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Area soldier saves lives Covington grad known in unit as ‘Mini-Medic’

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COVINGTON — Covington High School grad Erin Gibson will be featured in a special Thanksgiving Day edition of “Nightline,” at 11:30 p.m. today on ABC. Gibson, an Army medic, is responsible for saving at least

three lives in Afghanistan during her fifth deployment, which began in August.

For the “Nightline” edition, Gibson is being interviewed by ABC’s White House journalist Jake Tapper. Tapper recently spent time with Gibson’s unit in Afghanistan and has shared some of his experiences on his blog in an article he has titled “Just Another Saturday Night in Afghanistan.”

An excerpt from Tapper’s article reads: See Area soldier/Page 8

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Tickets available for Bogart concert PIQUA — Tickets are still available for the Home for the Holidays with the Bogarts concert, set for 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Fort Piqua Plaza Ballroom.

Tickets will be available at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom on the fourth floor. Ticket prices are $75, $60 and $50 per person and include appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages beginning at 7 p.m.

Concert proceeds will benefit the Mills/Bogart Brothers Scholarships.

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PIQUA — While Friday might be the busiest shopping day of the year, this week has been one of the busiest for local and naLottery tional food retailers.

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Covington grad Erin Gibson has been awarded a special commendation and a Medal of Valor for helping save the lives of three soldiers since her August deployment. Her story will be featured at 11:30 p.m. today in the Thanksgiving Day edition of ABC’s “Nightline.”

have put the squeeze on the traditional Thanksgiving fare.

According to an American Farm Bureau Federation report, a classic Thanksgiving meal of 10 will cost $49.20 on average, which is $5.73 more than last year’s average of $43.47.

In sum, the Farm Bureau estimates the cost of a turkey with

all the trimmings has risen 13 percent more than it did last year.

The report attributed the sales increase to food makers and grocers raising their prices to cover higher commodity costs.

While local retailers stated prices for several key items — See Thanksgiving/Page 8

See Addicts/Page 2

Late Edison instructor touched many lives Legacy will live on through her students

BY MIKE ULLERY Chief Photographer mullery@dailycall.com PIQUA — The loss this past week of Edison Community College adjunct photography instructor Jane Giangulio, 64, following a fight against cancer, has left a void at the local school among students and adults.

PIQUA — It’s been said that the hardest part of any journey is taking that first step.

For the individuals taking part in the Living Free recovery p r o gram offered at the Upper Valley Community Church (UVCC) on Seidel Parkway the hardest part has already been completed by taking part in the 12-step Christian program that focuses on alcohol, drug and sexually-related addictions.

Some attending the program have long ago taken that first step and are group leaders helping others on their journey, while others have only just begun.

We will call him Charlie.

Charlie is a truck driver from Shelby County, working five days a week and has been doing so for the last seven months.

Although Ms. Giangulio will no longer, physically, be in the classroom, like the art that she taught, and was so passionate about, her legacy will live on in the lives GIANGULIO See Instructor/Page 8

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BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@dailycall.com PIQUA — One of two men believed to be burglary suspects refused to come out of his cell at the Miami County Jail on Wednesday for his video arraignment in Miami County Municipal Court.

Nevertheless, the show still went on for Steven M. Baker, 29, of Piqua, who has been charged with burglary, breaking and entering, attempted automobile theft, theft and obstructing official business, all felonies.

In addition, Baker was also arraigned on an unrelated rape charge stemming from an incident earlier this month in Piqua.

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$390,000 bond and is scheduled preliminary hearings on Nov. 29 and 30.

Meanwhile, alleged accomplice Chip A. Mills, 19, of Houston, has been charged with burglary, breaking and entering and attempted auto theft. Mills remains behind bars on a $20,000 bond and his next court appearance is set for Dec. 1.

On Tuesday afternoon, officers with the Piqua Police Department spotted a U-Haul panel truck and attempted to perform a traffic stop after realizing the driver had a warrant out of his arrest, but the truck

drove away out of city limits. Then, officers and deputies discovered the truck abandoned at a barn west of Piqua and a perimeter was set up, according to the sheriff’s office.

During the search, a Demming Road resident called and reported her residence was burglarized and an off-duty sheriff’s office employee spotted the two suspects a short time later. The duo was arrested without incident after a brief foot pursuit that slightly injured a sheriff’s detective, authorities said.

Stolen property from the Demming Road home was recovered from the suspects.

As the incident ended, a resident who lives along State Route 66 called to report his garage was broken into as well and a vehicle was damaged in an apparent attempt to steal it, police reports disclose.

Additional charges could be filed against Baker and Mills by the sheriff’s office and Piqua police.

Addicts Continued from page 1 “I like it a lot more than what I was doing before,” said Charlie of the new job as he went on to explain that he is working through a drug addiction that began in high school and learned about Living Free as a member of the UVCC church.

This is his first recovery program as that first step from addiction took him out of his comfort zone after admitting he had a problem, that he had to do something.

“It’s really good to have other people, to hear stories and have people to rely on to call, hear words of wisdom,” said Charlie on the network of support being offered by the UVCC program and that this holiday season gives him, “Something that much more to be thankful for.”

Charlie is not alone in that outlook as stated by Living Free group leader Kevin Kuhn.

Kuhn is a lifelong resident of Piqua and has been going to UVCC for 10 years with his wife and their three children. His complete story is available on a Youtube video on the church’s website listed below.

“I just drank every day, every day,” said Kuhn on the 20-some years he spent as an alcoholic until a New Year’s Eve almost eight years ago changed everything. “A lot of things happened to force the issue, that I had a major problem and it was decision time. It was time to make that decision of the alcohol or going to lose my family.”

Realizing he could not make the journey on his own, Kuhn spoke of turning to God, that he had to, “Give everything to Him. I just had to put it in God’s hands.”

This focus on faith was shared by Angela Allison, also a UVCC group leader who runs a men’s recovery house in Shelby County.

Allison spoke on how an addiction to alcohol and drugs controlled her life, the power so great that it culminated in her being willing to walk away from her two children. It was a bottom that ultimately became her first step toward recovery.

“You live for it,” said Allison on an addiction that was her answer, her fix to escape a feeling of impending doom for 20 years and while her life became surrounded by recovery it was still missing something until she started attending UVCC with her husband.

“What a great church,” she

Twelve Christian steps to recovery The 12 Christian steps to recovery from addictions and compulsive behaviors: 1. We admitted to being powerless over addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable 2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity 3. We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God 4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves 5. We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs 6. We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character 7. We humbly asked Him to remove all said.

Allison went on to explain that UVCC Pastor Andy Monnin felt a calling, a need in the community for the Living Free program that brought him to ask Kuhn and her for help in starting the faith-based program.

“To add the Christian aspect to the recovery program is a really awesome deal, to be able to share that experience,” said Allison, who believes helping others in recovery has been a calling and that in comparison to other programs, where the primary purpose is not to drink, or not to use drugs. “Our primary purpose is to help lead people to Christ. In that aspect, through 12 steps, that’s going to be their power to stay clean.”

Allison also pointed out that addictions can affect anyone. “It doesn’t discriminate, it really doesn’t, but then it takes away your life. It can control your life and strip everything way,” she said. “I’ve seen it over and over again. You want to reach out and fix somebody but they have to want to reach out and get help.”

For Allison, addictions can lead to a cycle of never finding enough.

“That’s the way it is with anything in life. It’s never enough, because you are always focusing on one side of yourself to fix you, instead of looking at the power that can help you.

You are looking at the material world and that’s

our shortcomings 8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all 9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others 10. We continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it 11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and power to carry that out 12. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we try to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs

what this whole society is all about. If I have the greatest house, the best car to drive, if I had this job I’ll feel okay and it never happens,” said Allison. “Until I found Christ, that peace, that ultimate peace and freedom.”

Christine R. sees a plus to the Christian focus in her recovery.

“Having God and the faith and turning to Him, praying to Him, getting that support that you feel from Him, it’s just been a completely different change for me,” said Christine, who has attended UVCC for the last six years with her husband and their two children.

Christine has battled alcoholism for 10 years and recently completed a 23day faith-based treatment program in Columbus.

“I’m very lucky,” said Christine on the support from family and the Living Free program and that she realizes it takes one day at a time. “You don’t think about the future, you don’t concern yourself with that, it’s just every day gets to be another day and another day and another day and then you build on that.

It can work. You really have to focus on today.”

For Kuhn, Allison and Christine their message is clear to those seeking help.

“You’re not alone,” said Kuhn. “People think they are alone, that they can’t turn to anybody, but you can.”

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problem,” said Allison. “To admit that you cannot help yourself and that there are people that understand that, that you are not alone, that there are people out there that want to help you, who have been there.”

Christine says it begins with admitting to the problem.

“Admitting that you have a problem and going to get that first help,” said Christine, who explained how to recognize when to take that first step. “Most people, if their life has become unmanageable. My life had become unmanageable, that’s basically when you realize,” she said.

UVCC’s Living Free focuses on the Christian 12 steps of recovery that begins with a group session split between men and women before breaking into smaller life transformation groups of two to three people for a time of confession, accountability and discussion of God’s Word. Weekly sessions are held on Tuesday from 6:307:45 p.m. at the UVCC campus in Piqua.

For more information visit www.uvcc.org or call Kevin Kuhn at 214-6902, Angela Allison at 638-8534 or Pastor Andy Monnin at 778-8822.

Obituaries

Joseph H. Cotrell PIQUA — Joseph H. Cotrell, 77, of 2110 E. Suber Road, P i qua , died at 12:09 p . m .

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2 2 , 2 0 1 1 , COTRELL at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born June 14, 1934, in Piqua, to the late Frank O. Sr. and Stella V. (White) Cotrell. He married Judith K. Lawrence on Feb. 3, 1956 in Piqua; she survives.

Mr. Cotrell also is survived by two sons, Eddie (Sheryl) Cotrell of Warren, Mich. and Bruce (Donita) Cotrell of Piqua; a daughter, Angela (Allan) Shaw of Oxford; five grandchildren, Sarah Davis, Joseph Cotrell, Matthew Cotrell, Somer Dawn (Jason) Fitzpatrick, Tony Cotrell; four

g r e a t grandchild r e n , Josalynn, Ja s o n , Wyatt, and Katlyn; a sister, Dixie Barga of Florida; a brother, Rick (Patricia) Cotrell of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Jean Cotrell of Florida. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jodie Cotrell; a brother, Frank Cotrell Jr.; and two sisters, Etta Mohr and Nina Batchler.

Joseph served in the Army National Guard and worked as a brick mason, many years for Howell Construction. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Private services to the family are being conthrough the ducted Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Death notices SIDNEY — Brenda Lloyd, 41, of Sidney, passed away at 11:57 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

Funeral services will be held Monday at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, with the Rev. Jeff Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney.

Traffic crash claims life of Sidney girl

BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER Ohio Community Media jbumgarner@sdnccg.com SIDNEY — The investigation is continuing into what Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart calls an “unfortunate accident” that took the life of a 3year-old girl Tuesday night.

The sheriff’s office has identified the girl as ChoChagna Fogt, 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. E. Her parents have been identified as Jasmine and Michael Fogt.

She was pronounced dead at Wilson Memorial Hospital following the accident, which happened around 5:40 p.m. in front of the Riverside Carryout and Cones on Riverside Drive (Ohio 47).

According to Lenhart, Fogt had gone to the convenience store with her mother and another child.

After going into the store, they purchased some items and left.

“They got close to the edge of the roadway,” said Lenhart. “The young lady was pushing one child in a stroller. The little girl was at the woman’s right side and she crossed the road in front of the car.”

The driver of the car was Paige E. Boston, 20, 11149

State Route 47, Versailles.

According to Lenhart, Boston was going home from work and was not physically injured in the accident but she was “very upset because she has a child of her own.” Boston was westbound on Ohio 47 in front of Riverside Carryout and Cones. According to Lenhart, that section of roadway has a lot of traffic at that time of day and low light level. Lenhart also noted that the speed limit isn’t marked well for the westbound lanes and the speed is different depending on the lane.

“The westbound lane is in the county and the speed limit is 55,” said Lenhart. “The eastbound lane is in the city limits and the speed limit is 35.”

Deputies were on the scene Wednesday morning looking at measurements and skid marks. They were also able to review video from the store’s surveillance cameras.

“Initially it appears to us at this time that Boston didn’t do anything wrong and unfortunately the child went out into the traffic,” said Lenhart. “It’s an unfortunate, terrible crash and the loss of the life of a child. It has an impact on everybody, especially this time of the year.”

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MADD launches annual holiday safety campaign Motorists urged to drive sober, buckle up COLUMBUS — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), key sponsor Motorists Insurance Group in Ohio, law enforcement from around the state and other safety advocates gathered this morning to launch the annual “Tie One on for Safety” campaign with a message to drive safe, sober and buckled up.

Randy Young, whose daughter was killed in a drunk driving crash on Dec. 21, 1990, shared his story as a reminder that driving drunk affects everyone.

This is the 25th year for the holiday ribbon campaign, which encourages motorists to tie the MADD

ribbon to their vehicles as a pledge to be safe on the roadways. The campaign also reminds drivers to buckle up, because a seatbelt is the best defense against a drunk driver. “’For 25 years, MADD has held our annual holiday red ribbon campaign, asking people throughout Ohio and nationwide to Tie One On For Safety in support of our heroes in law enforcement,” said Doug Scoles, MADD Ohio executive director. “Display a MADD red ribbon on your vehicle to demonstrate your commitment to make our vision of a nation without drunk driving a reality.”

According to ODPS crash statistics, in Ohio last year 431 people were killed in 393 alcohol-related crashes, with 41 of those deaths occurring between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

“I urge everyone to display a red ribbon and make good, sound deci-

sions when it comes to safe and sober driving this holiday season,” said ODPS Director Thomas P. Charles. “Drunk driving has serious consequences, but together with our safety partners we can help reduce deaths and injuries now and throughout the year.”

All of ODPS’ divisions are working to remind people to drive safe and sober. The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), OSHP and local law enforcement are using stepped up enforcement and educational efforts to prevent injuries and deaths. Law enforcement representatives from DUI Task Forces around the state, including Franklin County, attended the event in support of the campaign. Local Deputy Registrars for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are passing out the red ribbons throughout the campaign and the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) will continue

its focus on over-serving and underage consumption.

Local law enforcement around the state are planning more than 3,300 hours of enforcement this holiday season, including 13 sobriety checkpoints and more than 1,200 hours of saturation patrols. These efforts are funded and coordinated by OCJS. OSHP will have a visible presence on the state’s highways and OIU will be enforcing liquor laws.

“We are urging motorists to make smart decisions — plan ahead and designate a sober driver or call a taxi to ensure that everyone makes it home safe,” said Col. John Born, Ohio State Highway Patrol superintendent. “If everyone does their part, fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes will continue to decline and save many families from the heartache of losing a loved one.”

Edison jazzing up the holiday season PIQUA — Edison Community College will be jazzing up the holiday season this year with a festive night of music, food and fun for a good cause at the annual Holiday Evening at Edison on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Piqua Campus.

The night’s entertainment is headlined by big band crooner Matt Belsante, who will be taking the audience on a journey through the swing era and beyond in a sweeping show that encompasses the jazz and pop scene reminiscent of the style of the crooners of the 1940s and 50s. His most recent album, “Blame it on My Youth,” is comprised of a series of classic jazz covers and big band standards, along with an original composition.

Proceeds from the event support Edison’s General Scholarship Fund and will directly assist recent high school graduates and those returning to the classroom to start, change or advance their careers.

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Edison Community College will hold its annual Holiday Evening at Edison on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Piqua Campus. The night’s entertainment is headlined by Matt Belsante.

The annual holiday event, now in its 14th year at Edison, has previously included performances by Australia’s The Ten Tenors, The Toledo Symphony Orchestra, The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinson.

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ergy to this year’s Holiday Evening at Edison,” said Terri Jacomet, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “This is the 14th year for the event,

and we continue to strive to bring entertaining and engaging acts to the community. This event is a great way for us to say ‘thank you’ to the community and a wonderful opportunity for those in our area to support our current and future students.”

The evening’s events will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and wine, followed by Belsante’s performance at 8 p.m. After the concert, desserts and coffee will be served.

Reservations are limited for this special, black tie optional holiday event.

Benefactor tickets are $100, Patron Tickets are $150 and an entire patron table for eight is $1,200. To reserve a seat, call 937778-7805 or go online to www.edisonohio.edu/holidayevening for more information.

Deputy Registrar locations to close for maintenance COLUMBUS — Due to a complete BMV computer system modernization, all Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Deputy Registrars will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 3. Services also may be limited on Monday, Dec. 5.

On Monday, customers are encouraged to call ahead to their local BMV Deputy Registrar Agency before driving to the location, since it is possible that their transaction may not be able to be processed

at that time. A list of Deputy Registrar locations and phone numbers can be found online at: http://bmv.ohio.gov/county _lst.stm.

Customers are reminded that they may renew vehicle registrations or purchase license plates online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.oplates.com or by calling 1-866-675-2837.

The Ohio BMV apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Mrs. Claus’s Quarter Auction planned TROY — Troy Main Street and Family Connection of Miami County will present the 2011 Mrs. Claus’s Quarter Auction at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Riverside of Miami County. The two non-profits are partnering again this year after a successful quarter auction last year.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit both downtown Troy organizations.

The auction will take place at Riverside of Miami County located at 1625 N. Troy-Sidney Rd (across from Duke Park).

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. with concessions at 6 p.m.

The auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bidding paddles are available at the door for a $1 charge each. Seating is available on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Guests should bring quarters to the event.

More than 100 exciting gift items have been donated by local businesses and individuals — Amazon Kindle Fire, Jumpy passes, movie tickets,

massages, florals, electronics, restaurant gift cards, top toys for 2011, and much more.

Troy Main Street Inc. is the advocacy group that promotes downtown through events, marketing, beautification, and economic development.

Family Connection of Miami County Inc. is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to supporting children by enhancing their relationships through visitation in a safe, nurturing setting.

For additional information, call 339-5455 or visit www.troymainstreet.org.

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he last hot meal to be served at Camp Victory, the largest of 505 military bases once operated by the United States in Iraq, was a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 20. Cooks served more than 2,000 pounds of turkey and more than 3,000 pounds of mashed potatoes to 6,000-plus military personnel.

Doing the dishes this time also meant shutting down the kitchen. That’s because Camp Victory, one of only 10 U.S. bases still in operation, will be closed soon. According to the agreement signed in 2008 by President George W. Bush and implemented by President Barack Obama, the U.S. military in Iraq is coming home.

Praises be. So what if the U.S. withdrawal comes only after Obama was unable to convince Iraq to extend its welcome under tenable conditions? I’ll take it, and give thanks. I am very sorry DIANA WEST Camp Victory troops Columnist are on cold rations until they finally return stateside next month, but I am thankful to be able to see the day when they will have left Iraq — taking all of their Christian religious posters and symbols from base chapels with them, according to The New York Times.

This withdrawal will mark the end of a misguided misadventure to convert, in a zealously secular and even philo-Islamic way, a member of the Islamic world to the ways of the West. Despite the courage, dedication and sacrifice of American and allied troops, despite the so-called surge, despite the endless (and endlessly expensive) attempts to win Iraqi “hearts and minds,” it was a flop.

The top American spokesman in Iraq, Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, can spin all he wants — “It’s not about winning or losing but making significant progress” — but this eight-year “counterinsurgency” didn’t work. It was a failure — unless, of course, you’re Iran. To borrow from the great Winston Churchill, also unenthralled with the British misadventure in Iraq in the year 1922, we have been paying billions of dollars “for the privilege of living on an ungrateful volcano out of which we are in no circumstances to get anything worth having.”

In Afghanistan, meanwhile, no preparations for departure are so clearly evident. For the time being, the U.S. military’s per diem costs — an estimated $350 million just to get U.S. forces fed and in the field every day — are still effectively open-ended. In fact, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has just presided over a gathering of the clans, a “loya jirga” assembly of some 2,000 Afghans, who have produced a list of conditions for a continuing American presence.

Here, culled from news sources, is a list of the loya jirga’s conditions: 1) No more immunity from Afghan law for U.S. forces. 2) No more night raids by U.S. forces. 3) No more “arbitrary” detention of Afghan suspects. 4) No more U.S. detention centers. 5) Transfer Afghan detainees to Afghan detention centers. 6) A capped 10-year limit to any pact with the United States. 7) Afghans must lead all security missions after 2014. 8) The United States should commit to training role and “support.” 9) No more U.S.-run “parallel” structures to handle contracting and other matters; rather, America should support Afghan institutions.

10) No U.S. attacks on neighbors from Afghan soil.

Can you say “rent-a-cop”?

No wonder Karzai is so enthused. “I absolutely agree with it,” Karzai said of the loya jirga’s list of terms, as McClatchy Newspapers reported. “We would never allow any foreign country to use our soil for causing harm to our neighbors,” he added. Love thy non-infidel neighbors, Iran and Pakistan — the default-affinity that is a basic stumbling block to U.S.Afghan alliance.

But still Karzai wants more. “The U.S. wants military installations from us. We will give those to them.

But we have conditions for this. We will benefit from this. Our soldiers will be trained. Our police will be trained. We will benefit from their money.”

It’s one thing for yet another “ungrateful volcano” to scheme so, cold and numb to the blood and sacrifice of tens of thousands of Americans, even in this season of Thanksgiving. What I want to know is why we put up with it.

Diana West is the author of “The Death of the Grown-up: How America’s Arrested Development Is Bringing Down Western Civilization,” and blogs at dianawest.net. She can be contacted via dianawest@verizon.net.

It gained new life a dozen f you are looking for someyears later, however, when one to blame for the polarthe American Political Sciized nature of our politics ence Review published a today, here are two nominees: landmark article called “ToFranklin Delano Roosevelt ward a More Responsible and the political science esTwo-Party System,” which tablishment. argued that American parTogether they set out the ties needed “sufficient interargument for the situation we have in Washington — a Re- DAVID SHRIBMAN nal cohesion” and a “degree of unity within the parties” publican Party loaded with Columnist that they lacked at mid-cenconservatives, a Democratic tury. At that time, the DemoParty larded with liberals, and few in between. The result has been cratic Party had such conservatives as Sen. gridlock, rancor and a sense of despair if Harry F. Byrd Sr. of Virginia, Sen. Strom not hopelessness in the capital and across Thurmond of South Carolina and a series of Southern committee chairmen. The Rethe country.

We have a political landscape where it publicans Party had such liberals as Gov. is possible to argue that the most conser- Earl Warren of California, Rep. Clifford P. vative Democrats in Congress today are Case of New Jersey and Sen. Henry Cabot more liberal than the most liberal Repub- Lodge Jr. of Massachusetts.

The political scientists’ report echoed licans. There is virtually no overlap, no real party dissenters of the sort who were scholarly critiques dating back a half cenunacceptable to FDR, who wanted a party tury, when important figures like Woodrow of ideological purity, and who were inex- Wilson, then a prominent political scientist, plicable to political scientists, who looked and Herbert Croly, an important thinker in longingly at the ideologically disciplined the Progressive movement and the coparties in Europe and wondered why founder of The New Republic, raised questions about the American party system.

American parties so defied logic.

“However one may deplore that system, But today, FDR and the political science establishment having had their way, the he must concede that it has displayed, if United States has its most ideologically nothing else, a very impressive ability to aligned party system in modern history — survive,” Austin Ranney, then a political and perhaps the biggest political crisis in scientist at the University of Illinois and later the chairman of the political science modern history.

Party caucuses always have reinforced department at the University of California party discipline, but for the first time both at Berkeley, wrote in a contemporary cricaucuses are enforcing ideological disci- tique of the 1950 report.

One reason the old system survived for pline as well. In the course of their work, lawmakers almost never encounter views so long is that the multiplicity of interests that depart from their own, almost never and ideologies inside American parties imform friendships with their political ad- posed the sorts of restraints on the majorversaries. If they don’t practice ideological ity that Americans liked, much like the compromise inside their own parties, they checks and balances and separation of are less likely — less able — to practice it powers designed in the Constitution to protect the rights and viewpoints of the on the floor of both houses of Congress.

“We finally got ideological purity, and it’s minority.

Now we have just the kind of politicala disaster for the country,” says former Gov. Angus King of Maine, an independ- party system Roosevelt and the political ent. “We have ideological gridlock. You scientists envisioned. We are living the future, and it does not work. can’t solve problems this way.”

“When the political scientists were Indeed, the lack of a middle in the American political class is the American prob- thinking about these things in the 1950s, lem. The irony is that the American they were focusing on the good things the problem repeatedly has been held up as ‘more responsible’ party system might bring,” says Larry M. Bartels, the co-directhe American solution.

The most prominent advocate for ideo- tor of Vanderbilt University’s Center for logically aligned parties was Roosevelt, the Study of Democratic Institutions. “Now who once told Sam Rosenman, a White that we’re living it, we see a lot of the bad House speechwriter and the first White consequences. Now political scientists are House counsel, “We ought to have two real wringing their hands about the negative parties — one liberal and the other con- implications of polarization.”

A recent National Journal study showed servative.”

FDR set out to create just that with his that every Republican member of the Seneffort to purge conservatives and New ate has a voting record to the right of every Deal foes from the Democratic Party. He Democratic member of the Senate, and singled out, among others, Walter F. that only five House Republicans have a George of Georgia, Ellison D. “Cotton Ed” voting record to the left of Rep. Gene TaySmith of South Carolina and Millard Tyd- lor of Mississippi, the Democrat with the ings of Maryland, all of whom prevailed most conservative voting record. The jouragainst the onslaught of White House op- nal has been conducting these studies since 1982. Only once before, in 1999, did probrium.

Susan Dunn, a Williams College histo- the Senate have a profile like it does today.

In an important retrospective on the rian who has written the definitive account of the Roosevelt offensive, said the 1950 political scientists’ report published president’s biggest blunder “was to under- on its 50th anniversary, UCLA political scitake the purge in the absence of impres- entist Barbara Sinclair argued that the sive challengers to conservative modern parties “do represent a clearer policy message than they did 50 years ago.” incumbents.”

She’s right. If you vote for a Republican That very likely is true. For whatever reason, the mushy party system prevailed today, you are very likely voting for a con— and had unforeseen consequences even servative, and if you vote for a Democrat for Roosevelt. Many of the most ardent op- you are very likely voting for a liberal. ponents of the New Deal turned out to be That’s clear. One other thing also is clear: the most ardent supporters of the presi- The political system is a lot worse off. dent’s initiatives in foreign affairs, supDavid M. Shribman is executive editor porting Roosevelt on Lend-Lease, so much so that party alignment was doomed as of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and is a veteran political columnist.

World War II approached.

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up-and-coming 26-yearolds who met at The University of Michigan, a new director in John Rando (“Urinetown, The Musical”) and a new choreographer in Warren Carlyle (“Finian’s Rainbow”).

Pasek and Paul, the youngest winners of the Jonathan Larson Grant whose current projects include musical adaptations of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” and “Dogfight,” faced a challenge when they came on board to be both true to the movie and to say something new.

“If we took every single funny or classic or iconic moment from the movie and put it into a song, I think it would probably fall flat or people would probably frankly get sick of it,” said Paul. “So it was tough call in terms of what should be in a song, what should be in a scene, what can we do away with. Otherwise, we’re going to have a four-hour long show.”

The show has gotten a huge dose of credibility from none other than the original Ralphie, Peter Billingsley, who has signed on as a producer.

He said he is very protective of the film and never considered extending its brand until now.

“When I first heard it, I thought, ‘Wow. That really could make a lot of sense,’” said Billingsley, who has been executive producer of movies such as 2008’s “Iron Man” and “Four Christmases,” and director of 2009’s “Couples Retreat.”

“It was a real logical fit.

Ralphie was kind of a dreamer to begin with.

There are a lot of fantasy sequences in the movie from a format standpoint that could really lend itself well to the stage.”

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In this theater image released by Keith Sherman & Associates, John Bolton portrays Ralphie's father in a scene from “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” an air rifle as a Christmas gift, despite warnings from everyone that he’ll shoot his eye out.

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The musical is true to the 1983 movie, featuring a menacing school bully, an annoying kid brother, an eccentric father, a lacestocking-clad leg lamp, soap-in-the-mouth punishment and a kid who gets his tongue stuck to a frozen flagpole.

The film was a modest theatrical success, but over the years has become a cult favorite, eventually joining “A Christmas Carol,” ”It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle on 34th Complete the grid so every row, Street” as a Christmas column and 3 x 3 classic. The phrase “You’ll shoot your eye out!” has box contains become as synonymous every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. with the Christmas season as Scrooge’s “Bah, WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION humbug!”

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In considering his play to the opening trick, South should assume West does not have the ace of diamonds. After placing the ace with East, declarer should conclude that nothing can be gained by covering the queen with the king.

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DEAR ABBY: A while back you asked your readers to name their heroes. May I contribute?

My heroes are nameless, often faceless and in most cases unsung. They will never have 15 minutes of fame. Their deeds won’t be recorded in history books, but their kindness inspires and their good deeds will forever affect the lives of others — though some may not realize it.

My heroes are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, foster parents, teachers, playground monitors and crossing guards who teach others to have values and common sense, and to be ethical in their treatment of others.

My heroes are young girls who spend a year grooming and conditioning their hair, then cut it off so it may be given to a child who has none; those who pick up trash along the highways and byways to keep America clean; police officers who stop you because you’ve done something stupid, then let you go because they know you made an honest mistake and you’ll be sure not to do it again.

My heroes are the guys on the garbage truck who take a few extra seconds to pick up the items that didn’t make it into the truck and make sure your receptacle is upright and undamaged before moving on to the next house; grownups who hold children’s hands in parking lots to keep them safe; teachers who stay after school to help a student struggling with homework, a troubled home life or homelessness.

My heroes are strangers on streets and in buildings who take a moment to ask if they can help you because of the uncertain expression on your face; every shelter worker who has ever cried when a homeless or abused creature was euthanized; my dear father, whose strong hands, often bruised and bloodied, made a living for his family, who gently held his frightened little girl and who often shared more than he could afford with others less fortunate than he. These are my heroes.

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A musical stage version of the classic film “A Christmas Story” has begun a five-city tour with hopes that it might stick around a little longer, like a tongue on a frozen flagpole.

“We’re hoping it’s not too bumpy of a ride on the road, but it’s a good birthing process and it’s going OK so far,” said lyricist Benj Pasek in an interview from Detroit, where “A Christmas Story, The Musical” is playing until Nov. 27.

The show has more than a dozen catchy songs written by Pasek with composer Justin Paul — titles include “Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun” and “A Major Award” — and a book by Joseph Robinette.

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Pope leaves Africa with A cup of water and a biscuit spiritual ‘road map’ RUKMINI CALLIMACHI Associated Press COTONOU, Benin — Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up a pilgrimage to Africa on Sunday where he laid out his spiritual vision for the continent and told tens of thousands during an open air Mass that “true royalty does not consist in a show of power,” comments that Africans interpreted as a jab at the continent’s corrupt rulers.

The 84-year-old pope, who recently began using a moving platform to get across the long aisle at St. Peter’s Basilica, weathered the intense heat inside Benin’s unventilated chapels and parishes to deliver the layered message on how Africa can emerge from war and poverty.

The pastoral guide includes advice on everything from treating AIDS, to the respect that should be shown toward indigenous beliefs. It’s a deeply studied dissertation that reveals the importance that Africa now plays for the Roman Catholic Church, a region whose congregations are growing more quickly than anywhere else.

The core of his message was aimed at the individual and called on Africans to forgive those that have trespassed against them in order to halt the cycle of violence plaguing the continent. Benedict didn’t mince his words, though, when it came to Africa’s rulers, whose corrupt regimes have bankrupted nations.

“I launch an appeal to all political and economic leaders of African countries,” Benedict said over the weekend. “Do not deprive your people of hope.

Do not cut them off from their future by mutilating their present. Adopt a courageous, ethical approach to your responsibilities.”

The comment caused taxi drivers listening to his speech on their car

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Women sing and wave the national flags of Togo and Benin as they wait for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI to celebrate a Holy Mass in the stadium of Cotonou on the last day of his three-day trip to Africa’s western coast country of Benin, Sunday. radio to honk in approval.

On Sunday, Benedict was speaking about Christ when he described a king who didn’t amass money and who preferred to spend his time with the poor. His comments were instantly interpreted as a metaphor for Africa’s bloated leaders.

“Today, like 2,000 years ago, we are accustomed to seeing the signs of royalty in success, strength, money and power. We find it hard to accept such a king, a king who makes himself the servant of the little ones, of the most humble,” said the pope during the Sunday morning Mass held inside the national soccer stadium.

“True royalty does not consist in a show of power, but in humility of service.

Not in the oppression of the weak, but in the ability to protect them,” he continued.

Benin, the only country Benedict visited on his second pilgrimage to Africa, provides a rare example of a functioning democracy. The country’s president has continued to live in the home he had before he was elected. It’s a stark contrast to the lifestyle of his peers, like the ruling family of nearby Equatorial Guinea, who are under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department for purchasing assets worth $70 million, including a Malibu mansion, a Gulfstream jet and $2 million

worth of Michael Jackson memorabilia.

Ghanaian priest Dominic Yamoah listened attentively to the pope’s words, his bald head glistening under the punishing sun.

“What really touched me is what he said about the king who doesn’t come with pomp. He comes to serve. It’s a powerful message to our leaders. They should be here to serve, and not be served,” Yamoah said.

People began lining up at 3 a.m. Sunday for a chance to attend the papal Mass. At least 80,000 attended inside the stadium that seats 50,000, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Frederico Lombardi said.

Women who didn’t make it in, kneeled in the parking lot and prayed on the pavement.

The streets outside every venue where the pope spoke were crowded with aging buses with license plates from neighboring nations. Some had cracked windshields, evidence of the modest means of the roughly 1,000 priests that came from all over Africa, many driving hundreds of miles over potholed and overgrown roads.

In Benin, the government issued public service announcements calling on citizens to clean the country, and on Friday, the day of his arrival, you could see sweep marks on nearly all the sidewalks

leading from the airport to the cathedral.

With not much of a selection to choose from, parishes decided to decorate their chapels with pastel-colored bows, of the kind affixed to birthday presents.

The day before his arrival, nuns at a seminary in the coastal town of Ouidah were trying with difficulty to tape pink bows to the stone pillars of their church.

Women showed their devotion through a fashion statement common to this part of Africa: Dresses printed with the image of the pontiff. When he arrived at the airport for his departure on Sunday, dozens of women were waiting for him on the tarmac, all wearing the blue-colored fabric printed with an image of the pope, his right arm raised in blessing.

Africa has helped breathe life into a church that has seen a steep decline in Europe. In the pope’s native Germany, the number of Catholics fell by almost 2 million in the past decade. By contrast during the same period, Benin’s congregation grew by half, adding 500,000 new converts.

There are so many aspiring priests on the continent that Africa is now sending “reverse missionaries” like the Rev. Adolphe Houndji. Born in Benin, Houndji is now a priest in Milan, Italy. It’s because of people like him that Benedict has said Africa can become the hope of the world, “the spiritual lungs of humanity.”

He touched on this as he said farewell.

“I wanted to visit Africa once more. It is a continent for which I have a special regard and affection, for I’m deeply convinced that it is a land of hope. … Here are found authentic values which have much to teach our world,” he said. “Why should an African country not show the rest of the world the path?”

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“Finally, the leader changed tactics. He offered Omar a cup of water and a biscuit. After a long silence, Omar silently pointed to the burial shelter of his mother. He gave him his water and the biscuit. The four terrorists dug Omar’s mother out of her hiding place and gang raped her.

When they finished, she found Omar sitting near a bush dividing up the biscuit – a piece for his sister, two pieces for his mother, and one for himself. Since that day he has said nothing and has turned his rage and silence against his mother and sister. For a cup of water and a biscuit a starving child chooses to surrender his mother to the men that killed his father.

“Omar’s story became my story. It is now your story.

Please pray for the Omars of this famine and for those of you that can do more – volunteer and donate so we can place counselors on the ground to bring healing to the soul, the mind, and the body. We can do this; therefore, we must do this! You can donate at www.saidc.com.”

That’s the end of Jim’s story. I was moved to tears when I read it. I hope that I never take a cup or water or a biscuit for granted again.

When St. Paul was hungry and cold in prison he wrote, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Thanksgiving is a time to practice being thankful for ordinary things like a cup of water and a biscuit. It is also a time to bless someone outside of our circle of friends and family. Jesus said, “Freely you have received, freely give.” That’s what Thanksgiving is all about.

Paul Jetter is pastor at Piqua’s Upper Valley Community Church.

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PIQUA — The Piqua Civic Band’s annual Christmas Concert will be hosted by Piqua Baptist Church in celebration of the Church’s 200 year anniversary at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.

The Piqua Civic Band has been a community favorite in ushering the Yule Time Season since performance of the first Christmas concert in 1983, at Greene Street United Methodist Church. A Civic Band Christmas Concert was the idea of Robert M. Hance Jr., band director and Kenneth McMaken, president of the Piqua Musicians Association.

The band has performed summer concerts annually at Fountain Park since 1933, and was a high light of Piqua’s Sept. 11 National Event Celebration.

Baptist Church’s Sanctuary Choir is beginning rehearsals for a production to be held at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.

The musical-drama is called “If Jesus Had Not Been Born,” and features highlights from “It’s a Wonderful Life!” Those who love to sing are invited to participate. Rehearsals are 4-5:30 p.m.

Sundays in the church sanctuary. In addition, the Sanctuary Choir will be performing with the Piqua Civic Band during their annual Christmas performance at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Piqua Baptist Church, 1402 W. High St. For more information, call 937-570-1733 or the church office at 7734583.

Water and a little bread how often do we stop to give things for a cup of water and a little piece of bread? Thanksgiving is a time to slow down and count our blessings. We usually remember to be thankful for our unexpected happy blessings, but I think God is more interested in how we react to the ordinary things of life.

The Bible says we are “to give thanks in all circumstances.” That includes the good times, the difficult times and the ordinary times.

It is estimated that over 13 million people are affected by famine in Somalia. That is more than the entire population of Ohio.

Jim Copple, a former classmate of mine from seminary, is involved in relief efforts among the refugees that have fled to Kenya.

Jim is working to secure water for the camps. He also hopes to help train hundreds of counselors, especially for the children.

I did not write the following story. It’s Jim’s story. I hope it stirs you to action and causes you to count your blessings like it did for me. Here’s the story…

“Omar arrived in the camp ten days before he appeared at the CARE clinic located in the IFO expansion camp. Omar was accompanied by his young mother whose face and complexion added thirty years to her appearance. In front of Omar, she told a horror story not, unfortunately, all that uncommon among the recent refugees fleeing into Kenya. Her homestead had been raided by Al Shabaab and all the men were tortured and killed, including her husband. They warned the women they would be back in several days to confiscate all food items. Omar’s mother was terrified and feared for her own life.

“On the day they arrived, Omar’s mother, with his help buried herself deep into the sand and used a hallow reed she inserted into her mouth in order to breathe. She instructed Omar to give the terrorists whatever they wanted but not to reveal her hiding place. They stopped 10 feet away from her hiding place. She could hear the exchange. They asked Omar for the location of his mother. He told them she had already left the homestead and was headed for Kenya. They knew it was a lie. They beat him and asked again. Tor-

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Issue #10 - Nov. 24, 2011

An Advent-agious season

Thanksgiving traditions

As Christmas rapidly approaches, the excitement in the air grows thicker and thicker. The upcoming snow showers, popular presents, and elaborate decorations fill the minds of each and every student here at Lehman. With all this commotion about the holidays, it’s easy to overlook the seasons preceding Christmas. This is the time of year that we need to take a step back and appreciate all that we have been given in our lives in preparation for the most “wonderful time of the year.”

What better way to prepare for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ than to participate in the season of Advent. The word advent literally means “coming” or “arrival.” The Advent season is centered around celebrating the birth of Jesus in his first coming, and anticipating the return of Christ in his second coming. It is during the time of Advent that we recognize God’s revelation in Jesus Christ through which we are reconciled to God. “Advent is the season in which we prepare for the coming of Christ into our hearts and lives,” said Joe Schmiesing, Lehman religion teacher.

In the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, the Advent season consists of the four weeks prior to Christmas day. On each of the four Sundays during Advent, a candle is lit on the Advent wreath. Traditionally, the colors associated with the Advent season (and wreath) are purple and pink. Purple is a sign of penance and royalty, which coincides with our welcoming the birth of our King. Pink is a sign of rejoicing, which is portrayed best through prayer and sacrifice. The first Sunday of Advent, this year, also marks some changes in the words of the Catholic Mass as the Church introduces a new translation of the Roman Missal.

As we prepare to enter into this upcoming season of Advent, we must remember to take part in its spirit of expectation, anticipation, preparation, and longing for our Lord Jesus Christ. After all, Advent is the time of year that we should be opening up our hearts to God and embracing His presence in our lives.

BY KENNEDY MCIVER Each year, Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. Most families follow traditions begun on the first Thanksgiving, but many have their own traditions that they follow each year.

After interviewing some of the students at Lehman, I realized that a lot of people have interesting traditions of their own. Junior Emilie Cavinder said, “One of the best things about Thanksgiving is spending time with family.

I go to my Great Grandma’s farm every year and we all wear name tags because of the number of people there and eat lots of food. The best part is gathering around the table with my cousins to play an intense game of spoons.” Senior Ben Weber said, “I spend my Thanksgiving in either Arkansas or St. Louis and have dinner with my family, because I don’t see that side of my family very often.” Sophomore Taylor Lachey said, “I go to my grandma’s and hang out with my cousins and have a lot of fun.”

Freshman Nick Rourke said, “I go to my grandma’s to eat, hang out with my family and play and watch football.”

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Family and feasting

BY EMILY BENSMAN The moment you hear “Thanksgiving,” you think of two things: family and feasting. You cannot have a complete Thanksgiving holiday with only one of the two.

Without family the holiday would have no true meaning. Spending time with one another and bonding makes Thanksgiving worth giving thanks. Now, lets talk about the important part — the food.

Thanksgiving is a very traditional holiday with very traditional food. There are generally the same foods every year in every household. Everyone seems to have a favorite Thanksgiving dish whether it is turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, pumpkin pie, rolls, sweet potatoes, or even green bean casserole. The feast of Thanksgiving really is the best meal of all holidays. What is your favorite dish?

Jake Watkins, “It is a tie between mashed potatoes and turkey!”

Drew Westerheide “My favorite is definitely the turkey.”

Ally Bergman “Pumpkin pie hands down!”

Emily Pax “Mashed pototoes!”

Mrs. Maxson “Sweet potato casserole and chocolate layered dessert.”

Between a loving family and great food, Thanksgiving is the time of year for giving thanks, eating, and bringing people together.

Hoop dreams

BY JOHN HUSA The leaves are falling, the temperature is getting colder, and it is time to put on jackets and sweat pants. It can only mean one thing: basketball season has arrived. This year, the boys basketball team plans on having another successful season after a heart breaking loss in the district finals at UD last year.

That might seem an amibtious statement after the team lost five seniors from last season and has only one returning starter. In the eyes of the Cavaliers though, this is far from a rebuilding year.

“We are a lot younger this year, but we have a deeper lineup and are overall a better team,” said senior Alex Baker. “We have big expectations even if we are considered ‘underdogs.’” Fellow senior Ben Thieman said, “The team will be very good this year, and is well balanced at the guard position and post.”

This year, Lehman has eleven freshmen, seven sophomores, four juniors, and three seniors, one of whom is new to the team. Senior Solomon King-White, who transferred from Northmont, has really enjoyed his transition to Lehman, and is excited about the season. “I was nervous about the change,’”he said. “But I have had a great time and I love all the guys. This year is going to be great.”

The theme for this year is “Hoop Dreams” as the team wants to make it to state and win the championship. Lehman players have no problem being called the “underdog” because they know what they are capable of doing, and know they are a good team.

The first home game is Dec. 10 vs. Newton, so come out and cheer on the Lehman Cavaliers to another successful season!

Piqua City Schools news

Urban FFA soils team places at district CASSTOWN — On Wednesday, Sept. 28, members of the Miami East FFA Chapter competed in the District 5 Soils Judging Contest in Miami County. Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District coordinated the event.

The Urban Soils team consisted of Jayda Burch, Casey Copeland, Olivia Edgell, Austin Honeyman, Cody Reid, Bland Wagner, Ashlee Bussen, and Jarrett Willoughby. The team placed 7th out of 19 teams.

Copeland was the highest placing individual from Miami East placing 7th out of 129 individuals.

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Miami East placing 23rd out of more than 185 individuals.

The contest consisted of evaluating four soils pit for slope, erosion,

PIQUA — The following events are taking place in Piqua City Schools: • Two Piqua High School students were chosen to participate in the District 11 Honors Band.

Senior Aaron VanPelt, trumpet and Junior Ben Beck, euphonium, were selected by audition along with students from Miami, Shelby, Darke, Champaign and Logan counties.

• 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

drainage, depth, and soil texture. Also, the contestants took a written test and answered questions from the Soil Survey of Miami County.

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Also, 16 Star Students were chosen for consistently demonstrating the social skill of the month – “Raise your hand to gain teacher’s attention.”

Those students include: Eugene Jones, William Packard, Lilly Shoffner, Nickolai Packard, Cheyenne Miller, Brayden Swank, Sam Grabeman, Allana Bolden, Romen Medley, Carter Schrubb, Chase Quinter, Zander Mason, Ava Baker, Kaylee Heck, Yasmin Wheeler, and Brooklynn Black.

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• Favorite Hill Primary School secong grade students will present a Patriotic Music Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The performance will be held at Bennett Intermediate School.

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Jane Giangulio doing what she loved, teaching and being behind the camera during an Edison Photo Club took a trip to Columbus in May 2010.

Instructor Continued from page 1 that she touched.

Ms. Giangulio began teaching at Edison in 1994 in the Humanities Department. She taught numerous classes, including Basic Photography, Digital Photography, 3D Design, Color Photography and Lighting Principles. She also was active as both a member and mentor for the Edison Photo Society Club.

Students and fellow camera club members were saddened to hear of Ms. Giangulio’s passing. Longtime photo society club member and avid area photographer Jim O’Donnell, whose inspirational black and white photographs of area landmarks line a hallway at Edison near the auditorium, remembers Ms. Giangulio as a friend who never uttered harsh words to students. “She was very encouraging and helpful,” O’Donnell said, “and very inspirational.” O’Donnell credits Ms. Giangulio with seeing that his work found such a prominent place for display at Edison.

A recent Edison photography student, Nicole Bauer of Piqua, recalls her experiences with Ms. Giangulio. “She came across as tough at first, but once you got to know her it was obvious she wanted to see peo-

ple succeed,” said Bauer, who aspires to a career as a professional photographer.

Bauer recalls in recent months, “She was battling cancer and yet she didn’t let it stop her from teaching.

The one thing I will always remember about her” Bauer went on, ” is she encouraged me to believe in myself and to have confidence in my work.”

Fellow student Stephen Fuller said of Ms. Giangulio, “Jane to me was someone who made me find myself. She opened up not only a real love for being behind a camera but, that of teaching others my passion for the art form. It it wasn’t for Jane, I wouldn’t be where I am today as a striv-

ing professional tutor, or as a man.”

Edison Community College has a long-standing reputation as a school that attracts quality instructors.

While Ms. Giangulio’s “shoes” will be difficult to fill, there is no doubt that they will continue to have a quality photography department.

Ms. Giangulio’s legacy will live on through her students.

Fuller summed up the feelings of those who knew Ms. Giangulio when he said, “Jane, to me, was not only an instructor, a mentor, but a friend. I’m going to make it in this world because of her, but each step I take, I’m going to miss her”

Continued from page 1 “We’ve been embedded with Charlie Company for a few days for our spot, which will focus on Charlie Company’s commander, Major Graham Bundy and medic Staff Sgt. Erin Gibson, a 4’11” spitfire her colleagues call ‘Mini-Medic.’”

Gibson is the daughter of Gary and Amy Lavey of Covington. While their daughter is deployed, they are caring for her son, Elijah, 10.

“He’s fearful because she’s not here. It’s a bittersweet thing,” Lavey said of her daughter’s service. “I am very proud of her but wish she was here with him. I totally admire her for what she does. I couldn’t do it.”

Since August, Lavey said Gibson had been credited for saving at least three soldiers’ lives, which led to her receiving a Medal of Valor and as well as a special commendation for saving the life of a French soldier.

The experience with the French soldier is told in an article written for Army media titled “An American medic in a French tale.”

On Oct. 4, In the eastern Afghanistan province of Kapisa, a French soldier identified only as Pfc. Kevin V. was hit in the throat by machine gun fire, the bullet piercing his larynx.

Under insurgent fire, the American medivac team from 3rd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade arrived, with Gibson, a member of Task Force Poseidon, attaching herself to the UH-60 Black Hawk’s external winch. She made her descent to the mountain’s slope, where the unconscious wounded soldier had been evacuated.

According to the article, the soldier regained consciousness and saw Gibson “come down from the sky” to lift him to safety. He later said she looked “like an angel to him.”

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Covington grad Erin Gibson and her son Elijah, now 10, share a hug for the camera. Gibson is deployed for her fifth tour of duty and is currently in Afghanistan.

The soldier was flown to Kabul and after surgery and treatment, is now able to eat and speak.

“She tells me every time she saves a life,” Lavey said. “She had just saved two guys previously, then saved this French guy. She knew she was going to get a commendation for the two, then the French colonel came personally and awarded her for saving the French soldier.”

Gibson has been serving for 12 years, since her 1999 graduation from high school. “She did an early sign-up in high school,” said her mother, then was deployed overseas for the first time immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“That was the worst time for us,” Lavey said. “It was all new to me. It is scary.”

Lavey said this fifth, 12-month deployment will probably be her daughter’s last, since it’s becoming more difficult to leave Elijah behind. Upon her return, the two will move back to their home in North Carolina, where Gibson is stationed.

To learn more about Gibson and her experiences, tune in to tonight’s edition of “Nightline.”

Thanksgiving Continued from page 1 such as oysters and shrimp gave gone up — they said by and large they are offering similar prices as they did last year.

Cassandra Robinson, store manager at Kroger, 1510 Covington Ave., said turkey prices this year match those of last year, which are 79 cents per pound for some brands of turkey.

“We still have a lot of people coming in, and they come in on Thanksgiving

day, too,” Robinson said.

Robinson said she has noticed shoppers trying to save a buck when at the grocery store and said one of the best ways to save money is to purchase generic store brand items.

“A lot of people are buying store brand,” Robinson said, specifically mentioning chicken broth and stuffing. “People are tending to buy the store brands — there is really no big difference — and turkey sales always increase every

year.”

When it comes to turkey, retailers like Mark Hery, owner of Sunset Meats, 1125 Covington Ave., will suggest to consumers hoping to spare a few bucks to buy a frozen turkey instead of a fresh one.

“Frozen turkeys are more reasonably priced than fresh turkeys, but it’s all in what you prefer,” he said. “Personally, I am not a big turkey fan myself. We eat frozen turkey at my house.”

The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busier holidays the traditional meat market handles each year and Hery said he has been taking and filling orders all week.

But the biggest price increase Hery has witnessed had less to do with turkey and more to do with the rising cost of shrimp, oysters and nuts.

“We have noticed an increase, but it’s just like everything else, but you can cut corners,” Hery said

regarding the rising cost of Thanksgiving.

While large retailers like Walmart are putting the final touches on Black Friday and other Christmas preparations, the store’s grocery section has come alive this week, said Piqua Walmart Manager Susie Caulfield.

While prices for Thanksgiving foods have increased this year, Caulfield said Thanksgiving preparation sales have been better this year than last.

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Holiday travel in high gear Higher prices don’t stop people from hitting road for Thanksgiving CHICAGO (AP) — Holiday travel got off to a soggy start in parts of the country Wednesday as millions of Americans undeterred by costlier gas and airfare set out for Thanksgiving celebrations, but few major problems were reported.

About 42.5 million people are expected to drive, fly or ride trains to their Thanksgiving destinations, according to travel tracker AAA. That’s the highest number since the start of the recession.

“Sacrifice to see the ones you love, that’s what we do,” said John Mahoney, who was driving with his girlfriend 20 hours from New Hampshire to visit his mother and sister in St. Louis. “Americans will still do what Americans do. We travel the roads.”

Mahoney, 44, acknowledged the economy has changed the way he travels, which is why the couple slept in the car instead of getting a motel room when a heavy, wet snowstorm flared up along the New York State Thruway.

The 90 percent of holiday travelers who plan to drive will pay 16 percent more than last year for gas, which reached an average of $3.33 a gallon as of Wednesday, according to AAA. Air travelers have been hit, too.

The average round-trip airfare for the top 40 U.S. routes is $212, up 20 percent from last year. Rail tickets on most one-way Amtrak trips have climbed 2 to 5 percent.

Hotel and motel rates also are up slightly.

Jake Pagel, 32, a restaurant server from Denver, said he worked longer hours to save money and get bills in order before the holidays.

“We’ve just been working pretty much nonstop for the past few days to make sure rent’s paid before we go,” said Pagel, 32, who was flying from the Denver airport with his girlfriend to see her

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Arriving for Thanksgiving, Gene Price of Thomasville, Ga., center, waits with granddaughter Bella, as his son Peter Currie, left, loads bags into the car following an all-night train trip, at Union Station in Washington on Wednesday. Holiday travel got off to a soggy start in parts of the U.S. Wednesday as millions of Americans undeterred by costlier gas and airfare set out for Thanksgiving celebrations, but few major problems were reported. vehicles were disabled and an un- Service predicted up to a foot family in San Jose, Calif.

Pagel said the trip meant he known number of others were would fall in some areas.

Airports along the East Coast had to give up working during one damaged Tuesday night.

“Now we have to turn around saw minor delays for some arrivals of the service industry’s most busy and go back home,” Laura Frick, and departures, but the Federal and profitable times.

“I think it’s something you can’t who was traveling from Cleveland Aviation Administration reported quantify in terms of monetary to New Jersey for the holiday, told few other early disruptions.

NWS said most of the East cost,” he said. “I mean, being able WTAE-TV. “It’s horrible.”

Turnpike workers who peeled Coast rain was expected to clear to spend quality time with your up the sticky puddles, then cov- by Wednesday night, while parts family is fairly significant.”

Shun Tucker, 33, of suburban ered them with sand to hasten of the Pacific Northwest and Chicago, decided just this week drying, had traffic moving nor- northern California also were exthat she’d spend the holiday with mally again by Wednesday morn- pecting rain through Wednesday and snow in the Rocky Mounfamily in Memphis and booked a ing.

Travelers also were at the tains and other ranges. $49 bus ticket for a nine-hour trip The rest of the country was exsouth. She didn’t bother to look at mercy of the weather.

Heavy rains prompted flood pected to stay dry weather airfare.

“It’s about time and money and warnings and road closures across through Thanksgiving.

Damian Buchwald of Buffalo, how it works out,” she said. “And swaths of the East early Wednesyeah, I could go to the airport, but day. Emergency workers in eastern N.Y., picked up a second job earPennsylvania had to rescue one lier this year and said his new it’s going to cost me $300.”

Some motorists who tried to get man from the roof of his car when work schedule leaves him withan early start along the Pennsyl- he was trapped by rising waters. out time to travel to Connecticut to Snow, meanwhile, mixed with spend the holiday with his wife’s vania Turnpike found themselves stopped by or stuck in a gooey sleet and freezing rain to make for family.

This year, the couple and their mess after a leaking valve on a treacherous driving and thoutanker truck spread driveway sands of power outages across teenage son, Raven, will celebrate sealant along nearly 40 miles of parts of New England and upstate Thanksgiving with his mother, highway. Officials said at least 150 New York. The National Weather neighbors and friends in town.

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FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks BERGHOLZ (AP) — Authorities raided the compound of a breakaway Amish group in eastern Ohio on Wednesday morning and arrested seven men on federal hate crime charges in hair-cutting attacks against Amish men and women.

Among those arrested were the group’s leader, Sam Mullet, and three of his sons, said Mike Tobin, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office in Cleveland.

Several members of the group carried out the attacks in September and October by forcefully cutting the beards and hair of Amish men and women, authorities have said. Cutting the hair is a highly offensive act to the Amish, who believe the Bible instructs women to let their hair grow long and men to grow beards and stop shaving once they marry.

The attacks struck at the core of the Amish identity and tested their principles. They strongly believe that they must be forgiving in order for God to forgive them, which often means handing out their own punishment and not reporting crimes to law enforcement.

Mullet told The Associated Press in October that he didn’t order the hair-cutting but didn’t stop his sons and others from carrying it out. He said the goal of the haircutting was to send a message to Amish in Holmes County that they should be ashamed of themselves for the way they were treating Mullet and his community.

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HOROSCOPE Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 Because you’ll likely be inspired to work harder in order to take care of those you love, the year ahead could turn out to be a far more prosperous one than usual. In attempting to provide well for your kin, you’ll do so for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A strange set of circumstances could lead to you hearing from certain people whom you haven’t talked to for some time. It may be good news that has them calling.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — From sunup to sundown, be alert for great opportunities to better your life.

Certain good things that happen to you may occur just because you’re in the right spot at the right time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you approach the objectives you’re seeking in a practical, realistic manner, your hopes and expectations will have better-than-normal chances of being fulfilled.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — This is likely to be a day of many substantial achievements. Even if your success appears to others to be rather easy in the making, you’ll know differently.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — One of the things you can do well is deal with groups — and the larger the better.

You’re especially well equipped to handle bigwigs who could be in attendance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Unfortunately, you might have to deal with two individuals whom the world has treated badly. However, if you follow your compassionate instincts, you’ll say all the right things to put them at ease.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It won’t be from textbooks that you’ll learn some of the greatest lessons of your life. A big one may come from a personal experience that’ll prove to be invaluable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’re presently in a cycle where some kind of service or expertise you’ve acquired will be responsible for generating far more returns than you ever garnered previously.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you want to earn a “good guy/gal” title, make an effort to treat others the way you would like to be treated. The golden rule is still one of the best edicts you can put into practice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Just when you’re not looking for it, a solution to a problem nobody has been able to resolve may be found. It’ll be something that affects everybody, not just you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Even if you feel a great need to be around people, you’ll still be extremely selective in choosing with whom you want to spend your time. Quality will take precedence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Although you’re likely to be luckier than usual in situations pertaining to your earnings, you’ll still need to be selective regarding what you get yourself involved in. Keep a cool noggin.

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AREA WIRELESS, the area's premiere wireless phone store, is seeking part time Sales and Customer Service Associates for our store in Sidney, OH.

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2 BEDROOM house for rent. Appliances included, freshly painted, new flooring throughout. No pets. $500 monthly with water and trash included, $500 deposit. $27 application fee. Available immediately. 511 W. Franklin St., Troy. (937)301-1276

TROY 2 bedroom duplex with garage. No dogs. $525 a month (937)657-5948

2 BEDROOM trailer at Stillwater Beach Campground. $350.

(937)473-5563

TROY, 509-1/2 East Main. Large, clean 1 bedroom upstairs, most appliances, near downtown. $475 month + utilities, deposit and possible monthly lease, (937)207-7306

3 BEDROOM home. 1st floor bathroom, enclosed porches. $475 monthly.

CAC approved. ( 9 3 7 ) 7 7 3 - 4 3 7 5 (937)418-0237.

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IN PIQUA, 5 rooms & bath, first floor, washer/ dryer hookup, $400, (937)773-2829 after 2pm.

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EVERS REALTY JOBS / JOBS/ JOBS

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Openings Available: • 1st Shift, • Nights • Weekends benefit package. Night schedule is 4

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CAUTION Whether posting or responding to an advertisement, watch out for offers to pay more than the advertised price for the item. Scammers will send a check and ask the seller to wire the excess through Western Union (possibly for courier fees).

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

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

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

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

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Shelby County Fairgrounds, Saturday November, 26th.

8:30am-3:00pm and the last Saturday of every month.

515 Auctions

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 • 9:30 A.M.

Amish Crew •30x40x12 with 2 doors, $9,900 •40x64x14 with 2 doors, $16,000 ANY SIZE AVAILABLE! Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.

(419) 203-9409 AMISH CREW Will do roofing, siding, windows, doors, dry walling, painting, porches, decks, new homes, garages, room additions.

30 Years experience Amos Schwartz (260)273-6223

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TRACTORS – PICK-UP – HAY RAKE – BALER – HAY WAGONS BALE CONVEYOR – MANURE SPREADER – MOWERS SNOW BLOWER – LADDERS – CHAINSAWS – HAND TOOLS FISHING TACKLE OWNER: Sandra Summers TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 • 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: 16455 E. Miami Shelby Rd., Piqua, Ohio DIRECTIONS: Co. Rd. 25-A North of Piqua to E. Miami Shelby Rd. Go East to sale location.

The subject property will be sold in two tracts and the bids will be held, at which time the two tracts will be put together and sold as one tract, whichever brings the highest bid price is the way the property will be sold.

Tract 1: Located in Orage Twp., Shelby County, Ohio consist of 5 acres (subject to survey) with a small ranch home built in 1990.

Tract 2: Located in Orage Twp., Shelby County, Ohio consists of 35 acres (subject to survey), soil types are: Brookston, Celina, Crosby and Shoals.

TERMS: 10% down on the day of sale, balance due in 30 days or on delivery of deed. Executor has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Taxes will be pro-rated to day of closing. Contact your lender. Be ready to bid OWNER: Estate of Beatrice Bodey Executor: Butch Neth Attorney: William McNeil Shelby County Case #2011EST047 For more information call: 937-606-4743 Mike Havenar - Realtor W.A. Shively Realty www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544) 2236998

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645 Hauling

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937-489-9749 In Memory Of Morgan Ashley Piatt

660 Home Services

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700 Painting

Urb Naseman Construction Home Remodeling And Repairs ~Vinyl Siding ~ Soffit & Facia ~ Home Repairs 937-498-4473 937-726-4579 FREE Estimates Over 20 Yrs Experience Licensed & Insured

875-0153 698-6135

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675 Pet Care

Horseback Riding Lessons

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HALL(S) FOR RENT! Booking now for 2011 and 2012

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

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Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

Small #Basements #Siding #Doors #Barns

CURTIS PAINTING & HOME REPAIR Interior/Exterior Painting Commercial/Residential Svc. Vinyl Siding & Soffet Drywall/ Plaster Repair Carpentry, and Basement Remodeling Services Available Fully Insured 21 Years Experience

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• New Roof & Roof Repair • Painting • Concrete • Hauling • Windows & Doors • New Rubber Roofs All Types of Interior/Exterior Construction & Maintenance

VENDORS WELCOME

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

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• Adults & Children ages 5 & up • Gift Certificates Available • Major Credit Cards Accepted Flexible Schedule Nights & Weekends 937-778-1660 www.sullenbergerstables.com

DIRECTIONS: St. Rt. 48 south of Pleasant Hill to Horseshoe Bend Rd., turn west (Corner of Horseshoe Bend and Rangeline Rd.)

Sidney

Flea Market in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot

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Pole Barns • New Homes Roofs • Garages • Add Ons Cement Work • Remodeling Etc.

Erected Prices:

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1684 Michigan Ave.

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LOCATION: 8990 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Ludlow Falls, Ohio

Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

937-492-5150

635 Farm Services

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CHILDREN 2 YRS AND UP 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK

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Gutters • Doors • Remodel

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550 Flea Markets/Bazaars

Roofing • Siding • Windows

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FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $130 per cord split/ delivered. Roundwood $85 per cord; delivered/ dumped. , (937)844-3756.

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

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PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

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• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

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

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Continental Contractors

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545 Firewood/Fuel

670 Miscellaneous

TERRY’S

CALL TODAY!335-5452 CALL 335-5452

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

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

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515 Auctions

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

(937)339-7333

937-335-6080

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500 - Merchandise

LEARNING CENTER

Center hours 6am 11:55pm Center hoursnow 6 a.m. to 6top.m.

“A CUT ABOVE THE REST”

Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

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NEAR BRADFORD in country 3 bedroom trailer, $350. Also 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375. (937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment

• Pruning • Cabling & • Stump Bracing Removal • Lot Cleaning • Trimming • Storm Damage • Dead Wooding FREE Estimates • Fully Insured

937-492-ROOF

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REFRIGERATOR, 26.0 cu. ft. Frigidaire side by side, black, ice and water dispenser, 3 years old. $500 or best offer.

(937)773-4419

325 Mobile Homes for Rent

KIDZ TOWN

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NEWLY RENOVATED, master suite, hardwood flooring, fireplace, modern kitchen, partial basement, appliances, 2 car detached garage, fenced yard. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, two story, brick. $970. orrfelt@orrfelt.com.

(937)371-9142.

665 Lawn, Garden, Landscaping

655 Home Repair & Remodel

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620 Childcare

2464 Peters Road, Troy, Ohio 45373

510 Appliances

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

655 Home Repair & Remodel

Find it, Buy it or Sell it in

SIDNEY 2355 Wapakoneta Ave, (across from Carriage Hill Apt), Saturday 9am-1pm.

Lots of NEW items! Bar lights, 7.5 HP Craftsman pressure washer, large selection hand tools, new Christmas lights, electrical & plumbing items, dining tables, men's & ladies clothing .

320 Houses for Rent

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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555 Garage Sales/Yard Sales

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BRADFORD 5468 Buckneck Rd. (East of Bradford off US 36) November 25th and 26th 9am-6pm, November 27th 9am-3pm.

Come to Christmas in the country where we will have quality handmade items and homemade goodies like grandma used to make.

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

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Service&Business DIRECTORY

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937-875-0153 937-698-6135

560 Home Furnishings

580 Musical Instruments

592 Wanted to Buy

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

(937)492-0357

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

With two Leslie cabinets.

Make offer.

(937)773-2217

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

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

RECLINERS, Lane, 2, tan, good condition. $75 for both. (937)773-1395

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.

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■ Browns ready for Battle of Ohio, page 18.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011

IN BRIEF ■ Early Deadline Due to a 6 p.m. deadline, the story on Ohio State men’s basketball game Wednesday night will appear in Friday’s paper.

■ Boosters

PIAB to hold Christmas sale The Piqua Indians Athletic Boosters will be holding a Holiday Spiritwear Sale.

The sale will be Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 from 5-9 p.m. at the Piqua boys basketball home games.

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■ Baseball

Holiday camp in Greenville The Major Holiday Baseball Camp will put on a two-day camp for hitting, pitching, catching and AP PHOTO fielding Dec. 29-30 at the The Cleveland Browns pass out turkeys earlier this week. The PDC sports editor hopes they will be carving up Bengals on Sunday.

Darke County YMCA. The camp is for ages 10-18 and cost of the camp is $95.

The camp will run from noon-5 p.m. each day, with registration at 11:30 a.m.

Instructors at the camp will include those who have played and coached What would make this qualities — not the least the game at a high level.

Thanksgiving weekend of which is me being his For more information, more enjoyable for me? favorite sports editor. call (937) 423-3053.

Hoping To Honor Past Teams Well, if we can skip past Or his choice in pets — I What: PHS students Justice Young and Randy Crabthe important stuff to the can’t say anything bad tree came up with a video for the NIKE Ohio throwback ■ Website trivial, nothing would be about Silas or Thumper. jersey contest as part of Eli Leiker’s Media 1 class at better than seeing the But, his choice of footPiqua High School.

Browns carve up the Ben- ball teams — and how he Why: The winner will receive throwback jerseys and if gals Sunday. loses interest when they they win Piqua will honor the 1992, 93 teams.

I could say its because start to lose — are not When: The contest is going on now. Voting will end in 2007, when all the among them.

Thursday. Three finalists will be chosen and the winner Will E, in his limited A girls basketball game Browns needed was a win ROB KISER will be announced Dec. 3. at Cincinnati to clinch a time of being an NFL fan and playoff football game Sports Editor How To Vote or Watch Video: Go to ohsaa.org and playoff berth, Derek An- would have me believe it back and from 1999-2002 are on the click on the link at the top of the page. There is also a derson turned in an em- is a tradition for the Ben- the Browns actually won link on the Tomahawk Talk board at piquasports.com PressProsMagazine.com schedule for this weekend. barrassing performance gals to have a better 21 games to the Bengals and I haven’t forgotten it. record than the Browns. 16.

On Friday, the Marion Day game today against p.m. kickoff.

It could be because I I prefer to look at the Local at Fort Loramie girls Yes, Cincinnati has the Lions.

On Saturday, Kenton will be at my niece’s birth- facts. game will air at 7:15 p.m. been pretty dominant I wish him luck and I will take on Clintonwith Joe Neves and Sonny day party Sunday and my Prior to Browns return- since. am sure everyone in Piqua Massie in a D-IV semifinal But, lets not forget in will be watching that with a 7 p.m. kickoff Fulks calling the action. brother-in-law is a Ben- ing as an expansion team ■ Girls basketball acOn Saturday, the Divigals fan (my nieces are a in 1999, the Browns had 2007 and 2010 (when Will game closely. tion kicks off on Friday, sion VI football state semi- little smarter than that the better record 11 of the E would not bet me) the ■ For those who haven’t had better seen the impressive video with Piqua girls making final between Marion Local and are life-long Browns 17 seasons between 1979 Browns and Delphos St. John’s will fans). and 1995 when both records.

Justice Young and his its debut Saturday.

And with Silent ‘G” group in the Media 1 class The Lady Indians host air at 6:30 p.m. Saturday It could be because the teams competed. from Harmon Field in Wa- guy I play in fantasy footThe Browns are the (Chris Ogbonnaya) at run- at Piqua High School put Thurgood Marshall with pakoneta with Joe Neves ball this week has Andy only one of the two to own ning back and Colt McCoy together, you should check the JV game at 11:30 a.m. and the varsity scheduled and Sonny Fulks calling Dalton as his quarterback. NFL championships — al- running the offense, I it out and vote for it. the action.

It could be because it beit the last one came in have no doubt Sunday will The information is in to tip at 1 p.m.

■ Last, (but clearly not PressPros coverage of would increase my lead 15 BW (Before Will) or be the beginning of an- the box above. least) congratulations to other dominant stretch by the state championship over Big Bo (Grandpa) 1964 if your prefer.

■ For those wishing to games from Canton and Michael in our annual I would hope the Ben- the Browns. see some great high school Piqua senior Brooke Which would make pho- football, Alexander Sta- Reinke for a strong perMassillon next weekend Browns-Vikings contest. gals would have an advantographer Mike happy as dium/Purk Field will be formance in the Ohio Allwill include broadcast of But, really, it is much tage over an expansion well and silence Will E. the D-V and D-II games more simple than that. team. the site of two state semi- Star Volleyball Match.

Reinke helped her team ■ Speaking of Thanks- finals games this weekDec. 2 (10:30 and 6:30) But, actually it was It would once again sito victory, recording six giving and the NFL, and D-VI and D-I games lence Will E, the ultimate pretty equal — Cincinnati end. kills and playing the enPiqua’s own Brandon Dec. 3 (10:30 and 6:30).

On Friday, Elida will bandwagon Bengals fan. won just three more tire second set (a rarity in Saine will be playing in They will also have games than Cleveland in play Springfield Shawnee Don’t get me wrong. photo galleries from each Will E has a lot of great the Browns first two years his first Thanksgiving in D-III action with a 7:30 all-star games). game, with blogs and features all weekend.

Time to silence Will E (again)

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Meyer denies rumors

STUMPER

Says he has not been offered job by OSU How many of Q: the teams the Bengals have beaten this season currently have a winning record?

A:

None

QUOTED “Who knows what's true and what's not?"

—Mike Brewster on rumors of Urban Meyer being OSU’s coach

COLUMBUS (AP) — Despite numerous reports saying he's all but set to become Ohio State's next football coach, Urban Meyer said Wednesday that is not the case.

"I have not been offered any job nor is there a deal in place," the former Florida coach said in a statement released through ESPN, where he is a college football analyst. "I plan on spending Thanksgiving with my family and will not comment on this any further."

Several websites, TV stations and The Columbus Dispatch have reported that Meyer has reached an agreement in principle with Ohio State and, barring any last-

minute problems, will be introduced as the Buckeyes' coach next week.

People within the athletic department and close to the team told The Associated Press the job has not been offered to Meyer and nothing has been completed. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the coaching search is supposed to be confidential. Athletic director Gene Smith declined to comment Wednesday.

Ohio State, under interim coach Luke Fickell, plays at No. 17 Michigan on Saturday. Fickell, who some reports have said will be retained on Meyer's staff, declined to address the story, which has been percolating for

days.

"No. I won't," he said Wednesday. "It's not about that. I'm going to have enough respect for this football game to make sure it's about this football game. I don't think this is the time and the place."

Speaking briefly to reporters, he was asked if he knew if a decision on a new coach had been made yet.

"I know there's a game at noon on Saturday," he said.

Meyer is from Ashtabula and was a graduate assistant at Ohio State under Earle Bruce in the 1980s. He grew up an Ohio State fan and has See MEYER/Page 19

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BY JEFF SCHUDEL Willoughby Herald What the Browns are about to do is like sky-diving without a parachute or roasting hot dogs over a blazing fire without using a stick or fork.

Never have the Browns gone into December without playing the Ravens and Steelers at least once, yet that is what the schedule maker challenged them with this year. They play the Ravens at home on Dec. 4 in a 4:05 p.m. kickoff and then four nights later play in Pittsburgh.

The Browns play in Baltimore on Christmas Eve and then a week later close the season with a home game against the Steelers.

Predictably, there will be more Steelers fans than Browns fans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on New Year's Day, especially if the Steelers have to win to gain homefield advantage in the playoffs.

But before they play the AFC North Division leaders — the Ravens and Steelers are tied with 7-3 records — the Browns have a score to settle with the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati. They led Cincinnati, 17-13, with less than five minutes to

play in the season opener, then the defense collapsed.

The Bengals took a 2013 lead on a touchdown pass from Bruce Gradkowski to A.J. Green on a play that started while the defense was huddling and then, with the Browns' defense still dazed from the Green touchdown, expanded the lead to 27-17 on a 39-yard run by Cedric Benson with 1:49 to play.

The embarrassing touchdown by Green led the Browns to change the way they huddle on defense. Cornerbacks Joe Haden and Sheldon Brown don't huddle with their teammates. Instead, they are ready to line up with the player they are covering just in case the opponent quick-snaps again. Call it the "no-napping defense."

"What happened, happened," nickelback Dmitri Peterson said in the locker room Monday. "That's the way it is in the NFL. No shouldas, couldas, wouldas.

"You have to move forward. To be consistently productive in this league, you can't go into this week thinking about what happened 10 weeks ago."

The Browns and Bengals went in opposite directions after the opener.

The Browns are 4-6 and

the Bengals are 6-4. The Browns are coming off a 17-14 victory over the Jaguars.

The Bengals have lost two straight but are hanging onto the last wild-card spot in the AFC. If they stumble once, though, they could be in a logjam with four teams that are now 5-5.

Green did not play for the Bengals in a 31-24 loss to the Ravens. Coach Marvin Lewis on Monday sounded hopeful his rookie star will be ready for the Browns, but he won't know for certain until later in the week.

Green with six touchdowns gets most of the attention, but the Bengals are not a one-weapon team.

Tight end Jermaine Gresham has four touchdown catches and wide receiver Andre Caldwell has three. Benson has four rushing touchdowns, which is one more than the Browns have as a team.

The Browns have the No. 1-ranked pass offense.

Rookie Andy Dalton is going to test that group, even if the Browns do use their no-napping defense.

Dalton has 15 touchdown passes, and his backup Gradkowski has one — the one to Green in the opener.

Hardesty back at practice after missing three games Could play Sunday against Bengals BEREA — Browns running back Montario Hardesty has recovered from a calf injury and could play this week against Cincinnati after missing three straight games.

Hardesty hasn't played since getting hurt on Oct. 30 in San Francisco.

Browns coach Pat Shurmur says Hardesty will start if he can play. On Sunday, backup Chris Ogbonnaya ran for a careerhigh 115 yards in Cleveland's 14-10 win over Jacksonville.

Fullback Owen Marecic did not practice because of symptoms from a concussion sustained Sunday.

Shurmur said the team will not scrap its fullback package if Marecic can't play. Tight end Alex Smith took some reps at fullback during the portion of practice open to reporters.

Also, running back Peyton Hillis, who has missed six straight games with a hamstring injury, was at practice. He did some light running, but has already been ruled out of Sunday's game.

■ One day after one play decided the outcome of the game between the Browns and Jaguars the

mood in Berea was upbeat as players and coaches turned their attention toward the Cincinnati Bengals.

It was far different than a week earlier when Coach Pat Shurmur had to explain for the second day in a row how the Browns lost to the Rams, 13-12, because of a botched field goal.

Shurmur would have been stuck answering the same type questions had the Jaguars scored on the final play Sunday to escape 17-14 winners, but that isn’t what happened.

The Jaguars had three chances from the 2 and the Browns stopped them, first on a run by Maurice Jones-Drew for one yard and then on two incomplete passes to preserve a 14-10 Browns victory.

“It would be like last Monday,” Shurmur said when asked if he thought about what it would be like if the Browns lost another heartbreaker. “I’m well aware of how it would feel.

“Whatever we do in this profession, you try to make the right decision.

You live with the consequences. Unfortunately,

once in a while you lose.

We all know how bad it feels.”

If it seems like Browns games always come down to the end it is because they often do. Since 2002 the Browns have been involved in 48 games decided by four or fewer points. That is fifth most in the NFL during that stretch.

The Browns are 22-26 in those games and in that time have had only two winning seasons. They are 3-1 in games decided by four or fewer points this season.

“I’ve just kind of noticed that,” guard Shaun Lauvao said in the locker room Monday. “I think that’s kind of the thing with Cleveland. I don’t understand that, but it’s cool.

I’m happy we won. Thank God.” The Redskins, by the way, have played a leaguehigh 61 games decided by four or fewer points since 2002. Like the Browns, they have had only two winning seasons.

Eighty-seven of the 154 games (57 percent) the Browns played since 2002 were decided by eight or fewer points.

Covington held its Fall Sports Awards program recently.

Special Award winners included: CHEERLEADING Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: Taylor Angle.

Coach’s Award: Haleigh Murphy, Macy Boehringer.

3-Year Award: Haleigh Murphy, Heidi Snipes.

4-Year Award: Macy Boehringer.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY MVP: Lane White.

Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: Dustin Fickert.

Most Improved Runner: Nick Tobias, Isaac Canan.

Rookie of the Year: Matt Carder, Alex Schilling.

U.S. Army Scholar Athlete: Bryant Hicks.

3-Year Award: Dale Brant, Dustin Fickert, Bryant Hicks, Jake Sowers.

All-CCC Academic Team: Bryant Hicks.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY MVP: Tara Snipes, Heidi Cron.

Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: Julianna Simon.

Most Improved Runner: Hannah Retz.

Rookie of the Year: Heidi Cron.

Missy Whitenack Memorial Award: Julianna Simon.

U.S. Army Scholar Athlete: Tara Snipes.

3-Year Award: Kayleigh Cecil, Jessie Shilt, Tara Snipes, Casey Yingst.

4-Year Award: Julianna Simon.

All-CCC Academic Team: Tara Snipes, Casey Yingst.

FOOTBALL Mr. Football: Darren Clark.

Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: Sam Earick.

Lineman of the Year: Sam Christian.

Back of the Year: Isaiah Winston.

Most Improved: Cole Owens.

“Brotha” Offensive Award: Trent Tobias.

Skull & Cross Bone Award: Dylan Owens, Brian Olson.

Dan Rindler Memorial Award: Steven Blei.

U.S. Army Scholar Athlete: Trent Tobias.

3-Year Award: Isaiah Winston, Steven Blei, Alex Baskerville, Kyler Deeter, Gabe Mohler.

4-Year Award: Sam Christian, Darren Clark, Same Earick, Brandon Powell.

All-CCC Academic Team: Steven Blei, Trent Tobias, Austin Angle.

BOYS GOLF Medalist: Samuel Slusher.

Dan Kendig Memorial Coach’s Award: Samuel Slusher.

Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: D.J. Seger.

Most Improved: Wes Root.

U.S.. Army Scholar Athlete: Samuel Slusher.

3-Year Award: Christian Carder, Samuel Slusher.

All-CCC Academic Team: Christin Carder, Samuel Slusher, Ryan Craft.

GIRLS GOLF Medalist: Cassie Ingle.

Most Improved: Katie Blair, Allison Ingle.

Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: Bethany Richards.

Coach’s Award: Jamie Crowell.

U.S. Army Scholar Athlete: Jamie Crowell.

3-Year Award: Katie Blair, Jamie Crowell, Cassie Ingle, Connor Schaffer.

All-CCC Academic Team: Jamie Crowell, Cassie Ingle, Bethany Richards, Allison Ingle.

VOLLEYBALL MVP: Caitlyn Crawford Offensive Award: Shelby Waag Defensive Award: Hannah Pond Most Improved: Sami Snyder Dr. Girouard Sportsmanship Award: Jenna Rindler.

Coach’s Award: Maddy Clark.

U.S. Army Scholar Athlete: Caitlyn Crawford.

3-Year Award: Shelby Kihm, Hannah Pond, Haley Reames, Sami Snyder.

4-Year Award: Caitlyn Crawford.

All-CCC Academic Team: Caitlyn Crawford, Hannah Pond, Zoe Reck, Shelby Waag, Jennifer Rindler.

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NFL Standings National Football League All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W New England 7 N.Y. Jets 5 5 Buffalo Miami 3 South W Houston 7 Tennessee 5 Jacksonville 3 Indianapolis 0 North W Baltimore 7 Pittsburgh 7 6 Cincinnati Cleveland 4 West W Oakland 6 Denver 5 Kansas City 4 San Diego 4

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PA 203 217 253 186

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PA 176 179 195 193

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Dallas N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Washington South New Orleans Atlanta Tampa Bay Carolina North Green Bay Detroit Chicago Minnesota West

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PA 206 228 213 205

W 7 6 4 2

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PA 228 213 268 286

W 10 7 7 2

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PA 212 219 207 271

W L T Pct PF PA 1 0 .900 256 145 San Francisco 9 Seattle 4 6 0 .400 168 209 Arizona 3 7 0 .300 190 236 2 8 0 .200 120 247 St. Louis Thursday's Game Denver 17, N.Y. Jets 13 Sunday's Games Green Bay 35, Tampa Bay 26 Oakland 27, Minnesota 21 Detroit 49, Carolina 35 Dallas 27, Washington 24, OT Cleveland 14, Jacksonville 10 Baltimore 31, Cincinnati 24 Miami 35, Buffalo 8 San Francisco 23, Arizona 7 Seattle 24, St. Louis 7 Chicago 31, San Diego 20 Atlanta 23, Tennessee 17 Philadelphia 17, N.Y. Giants 10 Open: Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Pittsburgh Monday's Game Kansas City at New England, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24 Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 p.m.

Miami at Dallas, 4:15 p.m.

San Francisco at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27 Arizona at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Chicago at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Washington at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.

Denver at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.

New England at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28 N.Y. Giants at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Rice (4-7) at SMU (6-5), Noon Texas Tech (5-6) vs. Baylor (7-3) at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m.

Iowa St. (6-4) at Oklahoma (8-2), 8 p.m.

FAR WEST Wyoming (7-3) at Boise St. (9-1), 2 p.m.

Nevada (6-4) at Utah St. (5-5), 2 p.m.

Oregon St. (3-8) at Oregon (9-2), 3:30 p.m.

Louisiana-Lafayette (8-3) at Arizona (3-8), 4 p.m.

Air Force (6-5) at Colorado St. (3-7), 6 p.m.

Washington St. (4-7) at Washington (6-5), 7:30 p.m.

San Jose St. (4-7) at Fresno St. (4-7), 8 p.m.

Notre Dame (8-3) at Stanford (10-1), 8 p.m.

UCLA (6-5) at Southern Cal (9-2), 10 p.m.

San Diego St. (6-4) at UNLV (2-8), 10 p.m.

Tulane (2-10) at Hawaii (5-6), 11 p.m.

College Schedule

FCS Playoffs First Round James Madison (7-4) at Eastern Kentucky (7-4), Noon Norfolk State (9-2) at Old Dominion (9-2), 1:30 p.m.

Albany (N.Y.) (8-3) at Stony Brook (8-3), 2 p.m.

Central Arkansas (8-3) at Tennessee Tech (7-3), 3 p.m.

College Football Schedule All Times EST (Subject to change) Thursday, Nov. 24 SOUTH Tuskegee (4-5) at Alabama St. (7-3), 4 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Texas (6-4) at Texas A&M (6-5), 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 25 EAST Bowling Green (4-7) at Buffalo (3-8), Noon Kent St. (5-6) at Temple (7-4), Noon Pittsburgh (5-5) at West Virginia (7-3), 7 p.m.

SOUTH Louisville (6-5) at South Florida (5-5), 11 a.m.

Arkansas (10-1) at LSU (11-0), 2:30 p.m.

Boston College (3-8) at Miami (6-5), 3:30 p.m.

UTEP (5-6) at UCF (4-7), 7 p.m.

MIDWEST E. Michigan (6-5) at N. Illinois (8-3), 11 a.m.

Iowa (7-4) at Nebraska (8-3), Noon Akron (1-10) at W. Michigan (6-5), 1 p.m.

Toledo (7-4) at Ball St. (6-5), 2 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Houston (11-0) at Tulsa (8-3), Noon FAR WEST Colorado (2-10) at Utah (7-4), 3:30 p.m.

California (6-5) at Arizona St. (6-5), 10:15 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26 EAST Cincinnati (7-3) at Syracuse (5-5), Noon Rutgers (8-3) at UConn (4-6), Noon SOUTH Georgia (9-2) at Georgia Tech (8-3), Noon Tennessee (5-6) at Kentucky (4-7), 12:20 p.m.

Maryland (2-9) at NC State (6-5), 12:30 p.m.

Troy (3-7) at W. Kentucky (6-5), 12:30 p.m.

Grambling St. (6-4) at Southern U. (4-6) at New Orleans, 2 p.m.

Alabama (10-1) at Auburn (7-4), 3:30 p.m.

East Carolina (5-6) at Marshall (5-6), 3:30 p.m.

FIU (7-4) at Middle Tennessee (2-8), 3:30 p.m.

Duke (3-8) at North Carolina (6-5), 3:30 p.m.

Virginia Tech (10-1) at Virginia (8-3), 3:30 p.m.

Vanderbilt (5-6) at Wake Forest (6-5), 3:30 p.m.

UAB (3-8) at FAU (0-10), 4 p.m.

New Mexico St. (4-7) at Louisiana Tech (7-4), 4 p.m.

Memphis (2-9) at Southern Miss. (9-2), 4 p.m.

Florida St. (7-4) at Florida (6-5), 7 p.m.

Mississippi (2-9) at Mississippi St. (5-6), 7 p.m.

Clemson (9-2) at South Carolina (9-2), 7:45 p.m.

MIDWEST Ohio St. (6-5) at Michigan (9-2), Noon Michigan St. (9-2) at Northwestern (6-5), Noon Purdue (5-6) at Indiana (1-10), 3:30 p.m.

Missouri (6-5) vs. Kansas (2-9) at Kansas City, Mo., 3:30 p.m.

Illinois (6-5) at Minnesota (2-9), 3:30 p.m.

Penn St. (9-2) at Wisconsin (9-2), 3:30 p.m.

Playoff Pairings OHSAA FOOTBALL STATE SEMIFINALS DIVISION I Saturday, November 26, 7 p.m.

Toledo Whitmer (13-0) vs. Cleveland St. Ignatius (11-2) at Mansfield Arlin Field Pickerington Central (10-2) vs. Cincinnati St. Xavier (10-3) at Dayton Welcome Stadium State Championship Game: Saturday, Dec. 3 at Canton Fawcett Stadium, 7 p.m.

DIVISION II Friday, November 25, 7:30 p.m.

Aurora (12-1) vs. Avon (12-1) at Parma Byers Field Columbus Marion-Franklin (13-0) vs. TrotwoodMadison (13-0) at Clayton Northmont Good Samaritan Stadium State Championship Game: Friday, Dec. 2 at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, 7 p.m.

DIVISION III Friday, November 25, 7:30 p.m.

Chagrin Falls (13-0) vs. Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (9-3) at Uniontown Lake Alumni Field Elida (10-3) vs. Springfield Shawnee (13-0) at Piqua Alexander Stadium/Purk Field State Championship Game: Friday, Dec. 2 at Canton Fawcett Stadium, 3 p.m.

DIVISION IV Saturday, November 26, 7 p.m.

Creston Norwayne (12-1) vs. Johnstown-Monroe (13-0) at New Philadelphia Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium Kenton (13-0) vs. Clarksville Clinton-Massie (112) at Piqua Alexander Stadium/Purk Field State Championship Game: Saturday, Dec. 3 at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, 3 p.m.

DIVISION V Friday, November 25, 7:30 p.m.

Kirtland (13-0) vs. Bucyrus Wynford (13-0) at Canton Central Catholic Klinefelter Field Coldwater (10-3) vs. Hicksville (11-2) at Lima Stadium State Championship Game: Friday, Dec. 2 at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, 11 a.m.

DIVISION VI Saturday, November 26, 7 p.m.

Berlin Center Western Reserve (13-0) vs. New

Washington Buckeye Central (11-2) at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Delphos St. John’s (10-3) vs. Maria Stein Marion Local (11-2) at Wapakoneta Harmon Field State Championship Game: Saturday, Dec. 3 at Canton Fawcett Stadium, 11 a.m.

Basketball

18. California 19. Gonzaga 20. Florida State 21. Missouri 22. Vanderbilt 23. Arizona 24. Texas A&M 25. Creighton

Men’s AP Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 20, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Pts Prv Record 1. N. Carolina (62) 3-0 1,621 1 2. Kentucky 4-0 1,528 2 3-0 1,493 3 3. Ohio St. (1) 4. UConn (2) 4-0 1,426 4 5. Syracuse 4-0 1,353 5 4-0 1,305 6 6. Duke 7. Louisville 3-0 1,186 8 8. Memphis 1-0 1,123 10 3-0 1,079 11 9. Baylor 10. Florida 2-1 998 7 11. Wisconsin 3-0 916 14 3-0 912 13 12. Xavier 13. Alabama 5-0 820 16 14. Kansas 1-1 717 12 3-0 587 17 15. Michigan 16. Marquette 4-0 558 21 17. Pittsburgh 2-1 524 9 3-1 468 18 18. Vanderbilt 19. Gonzaga 3-0 454 22 20. California 3-0 420 23 3-0 327 24 21. Missouri 22. Florida St. 4-0 323 25 23. Arizona 4-1 273 15 4-1 215 — 24. Mississippi St. 25. Texas A&M 3-1 108 19 Others receiving votes: Cleveland St. 94, Michigan St. 58, Creighton 48, Cincinnati 30, Washington 27, UNLV 23, Villanova 18, Temple 14, San Diego St. 12, Saint Mary's (Cal) 9, Kent St. 7, Oregon St. 7, Belmont 6, Saint Louis 6, Long Beach St. 4, New Mexico St. 4, Notre Dame 4, Purdue 4, Texas 4, Harvard 3, Georgetown 2, Illinois 2, Middle Tennessee 2, Marshall 1, Minnesota 1, West Virginia 1.

Men’s ESPN Top 25 The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 20, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 3-0 774 1 1. N. Carolina (30) 2. Kentucky (1) 4-0 732 2 3. Ohio State 3-0 708 3 4-0 668 4 4. Connecticut 5. Syracuse 4-0 652 5 6. Duke 4-0 640 6 3-0 555 7 7. Louisville 8. Memphis 1-0 497 10 9. Florida 2-1 480 8 3-0 443 12 10. Baylor 11. Wisconsin 3-0 438 13 12. Xavier 3-0 394 14 5-0 379 15 13. Alabama 14. Kansas 1-1 327 11 15. Michigan 3-0 288 17 2-1 252 9 16. Pittsburgh 17. Marquette 4-0 241 19

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Women’s AP Poll The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 20, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Pts Prv Record 1. Baylor (39) 3-0 999 1 2. UConn 2-0 927 4 3-0 903 5 3. Stanford 4. Notre Dame 3-1 888 2 5. Texas A&M (1) 4-0 861 6 2-1 765 3 6. Tennessee 7. Duke 3-0 757 8 8. Maryland 4-0 727 10 2-1 642 7 9. Miami 10. Georgia 4-0 616 12 11. Louisville 3-1 610 9 2-0 507 13 12. Oklahoma 13. Rutgers 3-0 466 15 14. Kentucky 4-0 452 17 3-0 446 16 15. Purdue 16. North Carolina 3-0 390 19 17. Penn St. 3-1 324 11 2-0 212 24 18. Ohio St. 19. Texas Tech 2-0 201 25 20. LSU 2-1 171 20 2-2 166 14 21. Georgetown 22. Virginia 4-0 153 — 23. DePaul 4-1 151 18 2-1 113 — 24. Texas 25. UCLA 2-1 106 22

Women’s ESPN Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 21, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Pts Prv Record 4-0 773 1 1. Baylor (29) 3-0 734 4 2. UConn (2) 3-1 701 2 3. Notre Dame 4. Texas A&M 4-0 678 6 5. Stanford 3-1 638 5 6. Duke 3-0 603 8 7. Tennessee 2-1 602 3 8. Maryland 4-0 550 9 2-1 500 7 9. Miami 10. Georgia 4-0 497 11 4-0 455 13 11. Kentucky 3-1 447 10 12. Louisville 13. Rutgers 3-0 385 15 14. Oklahoma 2-0 364 14 15. North Carolina 3-0 324 17 16. Penn State 3-1 272 12 17. Purdue 3-0 271 20 18. Green Bay 3-0 191 23 2-0 156 25 19. Ohio State 20. DePaul 4-1 150 18 21. Georgetown 3-2 141 16 22. Texas 2-1 125 24 3-1 96 21 23. LSU 24. Florida State 3-2 68 19 25. Georgia Tech 3-0 64 —

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Jim Tressel was pressured to resign on May 30 after 10 years as the coach of the Buckeyes. His downfall came about when it was learned that he knew that several of his players had accepted cash and tattoos from ta tattoo parlor, the focus of a federal drug-trafficking investigation. Ohio State is awaiting NCAA penalties stemming from several violations.

Fickell, a defensive assistant coach for nine years, was promoted to head coach.

In a season with NCAA sanctions looming, several players suspended and injuries to important players, the Buckeyes have gone 6-5 — their worst season since Tressel went 7-5 in his first season in 2001. Should the Buckeyes lose at Michigan on Saturday, the 6-6 mark would be their worst since John Cooper went 6-6 in 1999.

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In addition to winning national titles in Florida in 2006 and 2008, he has also been a head coach at Bowling Green and Utah and worked as an assistant at Notre Dame, Colorado State and Illinois State.

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The hidden words or phrases are many things people are thankful for at Thanksgiving...things we eat, people we see, things we do, and other things. There are 24 hidden words or phrases that appear in the puzzle CIRCLE THEM. They may run forward, backward, horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

CONTEST RULES: Find and circle in the puzzle, each of the 24 words or phrases. Mail or bring your entry form & puzzle to TURKEY WORD SEARCH, Piqua Daily Call, 310 Spring Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356. All entries must be dropped off or postmarked by Friday, December 2, 2011. Winner will be notified by telephone or mail. Only one entry per household. Employees and immediate family of Ohio Community Media and participating businesses are not eligible to enter. Prize will be mailed to winner.

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