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Cain re-assesses candidacy Embattled hopeful campaigns in Ohio amid new allegations BY SHANNON MCCAFFREY Associated Press DAYTON — His campaign’s survival in question, Herman Cain plowed ahead Wednesday in an effort to move past a woman’s allegation that they had a longtime affair. But he acknowledged the toll was rising and said he would decide by next week whether to drop out of the Republican race.
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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks during his first stop of an Ohio bus tour at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester on Wednesday. Cain also campaigned Wednesday in Dayton.
Publicly, there were no signs that the former pizza company executive was calling it quits in his campaign for the presidential nomination. In fact, it was just the opposite: Aides were moving ahead with plans for events in New Hampshire, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia and prepared to launch a fresh round of TV ads in Iowa. And Cain himself, on a one-day bus tour of Ohio, insisted he was seeing “a groundswell of positive support” after the latest allegation threatening his campaign. Still, he acknowledged “we are re-assessing and we are re-evaluating” in light of the woman’s account, See Cain/Page 2
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Candlelight vigil set for victim PIQUA — The family of Christen Hensley will conduct a candlelight vigil in her honor from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Gazebo in downtown Piqua. A Miami East sophomore, Ms. Hensley, 15, died as the result of an automobile accident on Sunday in Clark County. The vigil, which is being coordinated by older sister Ashlynn Hensley, is open to the public.
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Moments in Time The freed Randolph slaves were not permitted to get off their canal boat in New Bremen in 1847. They traveled back to Piqua and settled in the village of Rossville among area spots.
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The steel bridge that stood for years on Fairview-Snodgrass Road near Statler Road is almost ready to begin a new life as a bicycle and recreational bridge, part of the Great Miami River Recreational Trail. Once completed, the bridge will become part of the trail’s latest expansion from Lytle Road to Eldean Road between Piqua and Troy. The bridge and bikeway extension are expected to open next spring.
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Bethany Center dinner slated Dec. 9 Annual Christmas event open to the public
12 through Dec. 15, the Bethany Center will have a toy give-away for PIQUA — Bethany Center’s All are welcome to attend and enjoy Christmas. Adults only are invited Community Christmas Dinner will music and dinner with friends. to come and pick out toys for their Also, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. children. be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9.
TROY — The Miami County Sheriff ’s Office has again been awarded a traffic enforcement grant for fiscal year 2012. This will make the seventh consecutive year the sheriff ’s office has been awarded federal monies for traffic enforcement throughout the county. The funds are administered by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. The sheriff’s office was awarded a total of $54,762.91 to be expended solely on overtime for extra traffic enforcement, some fuel costs and traffic safety education. A total of 1,100 man hours will be spent on extra traffic enforcement throughout the upcoming year. See Sheriff/Page 2
Church stages ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Grace production of Christmas classic runs this weekend and next BY SHARON SEMANIE by a full orchestra under the direction of Laura For the Daily Call Jackson. editorial@dailycall.com As Palmer explains it, PIQUA — The Grace one of America’s most Church Theatre in Piqua beloved films “was largely has breathed new life into forgotten for years. This the 1946 film classic “It’s a masterpiece, however, deWonderful Life” by Frank serves its status as a staCapra, which is being pre- ple of Christmas fare for sented as a musical this millions of people.” The Christmas season begin- musical adaptation with ning Friday and continu- its ”catchy tunes and ing through Dec. 9. beautiful melodies” promBilled as dinner-theatre ises to entertain families entertainment, the pro- of all ages this holiday duction is directed by season. Carol Palmer, and feaFor those familiar with tures an “all-star cast” the original screenplay — comprised of Grace United starring James Stewart Methodist Church mem- and Donna Reed — the bers — young and old story revolves around alike — whose theatrical George Bailey, who has talents shine on the grown up in a small town church stage. The produc- with dreams of adventure tion also is complemented and travel. His family’s
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Grace Church in Piqua will be performing “It’s a Wonderful Life,” musical during December, Above, Pete Bailey (Caleb Johnson) pitches ball to his brother Tommy (Decker Jackson) as sisters, Zuzu (Grace Clark) and Janie (Kelsea Bell) and parents, Mary Bailey (Sarah Maxson) and George Bailey (Brian Johnson) look on. business is all that stands sidered “the richest and scandal, Bailey prepares between the good citizens meanest man in town.” to commit suicide on of Bedford Falls, N.Y. and Frustrated by his life and Henry Potter who is con- haunted by an impending See ‘Wonderful Life’/Page 2
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‘Wonderful Life’ Continued from page 1 Eve. His Christmas guardian angel, Clarence, however, arrives to show him a vision of what his town, family and friends would have been like if George had never been born. Because Bailey has meant so much to so many Bedford Falls residents, should he contemplate throwing it all away or will his guardian angel convince him that he truly has a “wonderful life?” The message, according to the Grace Theatre performers, is simple: that faith in Jesus Christ is what makes Christmas real and without that one “wonderful life” there would be no Christmas. The theatre troupe has been rehearsing since September to bring this entertaining musical pro-
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duction to fruition. Over the years, Palmer and her entourage have directed nine Christmas Dinner Theatre productions, including “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Past,” “Four Tickets to Christmas,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and a “Tribute to the American Musical.” As director of music at Grace Church, this marks the second time she has directed “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Stephen Teale as producer. Brian Johnson, an engineering manager for Sponseller Group Inc., is cast in the lead role of George Bailey. His stage wife, Mary Bailey, is portrayed by Sarah Maxson, who played the role in the 2006 production. She is a purchasing manager at Clopay.
Other main cast meminclude Brad bers Spencer, as Clarence; Glenn Kilburn, as Mr. Patter; Caleb Johnson, as Pete Bailey; Kelsea Bell, as Janie Bailey; Decker Jackson, as Tommy Bailey; Grace Clark as Zuzu Bailey; Tom Hill as Uncle Billy and Janet Dilbone as Cousin Tilly. “It’s a Wonderful Life” audience members won’t want to miss two scenes, in particular, when Harry, Sam and Violet — portrayed by Luke Hanes, Josh Bell and Rachael Teale — kick up their heals with the townspeople in a well ch o r e o g r a p h e d Charleston dance number in the Bedford Falls gym or when Mr. Martini, an Italian immigrant, portrayed by Randy Howard and Mrs. Martini, played by Terri Spencer, show their grat-
ing June and September of 2012 deputies will be monitoring various intersections throughout the county to tally statistics on seatbelt usage. The statistics are made available at the Ohio Department of Public Safety website www.publicsafety.ohio.gov under Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. Most of the extra traffic enforcement details will be assigned during holidays when vehicular travel increases, as well as incidences of drinking and driving. By having extra deputies on patrol it also will enable them to be available to offer roadside assistance to motorists in
addition to having a deterrent effect on criminal activity by the mere presence of additional deputies on Miami County roadways. Deputies worked a total of 70 overtime hours during the recent Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The department already has used 162 overtime hours during the Homecoming, Halloween and Thanksgiving times of 2011. They also plan to use 111 hours of overtime during the Christmas and New Years holidays, between Dec. 2 and Jan. 2. The rest of the 2012 schedule for the overtime hours, paid for the by
Sheriff Continued from page 1 The goal of the extra traffic enforcement is to reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on Miami County roadways and increase restraint usage along with removing impaired drivers. Deputies will be strictly enforcing all of Ohio’s traffic statutes with special emphasis on removing impaired drivers and seatbelt enforcement while working the grant details. As was the case last year, deputies will be compiling statistics of restraint usage in Miami County as part of the grant requirement. Dur-
itude in an animated melody “Thank You, George Bailey“ drawing thunderous applause. The Grace Theatre production — complete with it portable stage sets, clever vintage costumes and professional direction — is ideal family entertainment. On Fridays, Dec. 2 and 9, and Saturday, Dec. 3, both dinner — catered by Mrs. B’s of Pleasant Hill — and show will be offered with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. A matinee show only performance will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, with tickets available to students, grades K-12, for $8 each and adults, $12. Tickets for the production can be purchased online at the Grace Church website, www.pgumc.com, or at the church office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
which followed accusations of sexual harassment by other women in recent weeks. In an interview on Fox News late Wednesday, Cain said the controversy has taken an “emotional toll” on his wife, Gloria. “I’ve got to think about my family first, especially my wife,” Cain said. “This is why we are reassessing.” He said he would exit the race if the price proved too high and he would make a decision by the middle of next week at the latest. At his campaign stops, he renewed what has become a familiar defense: that he is the victim of attacks by liberals and the establishment, who are threatened by his outsider appeal. “They want you to believe that with another character assassination on me that I will drop out,” a defiant Cain told a crowd of about 200 in Dayton. The boisterous crowd greeted him with shouts of “no!” and “boo!” “One of the reasons they are trying to shoot me down and tear me down is the strength of my message that resonates with the American people,” he said. Cain drew enthusiastic crowds in three appearances in the state. Though there were signs that some in early voting Iowa and New Hampshire were reconsidering their support and political veterans were beginning to suggest his campaign’s days were numbered some backers here said they were deeply skeptical of the mounting allegations. “I absolutely trust the character of the man. No man is perfect, but I just don’t believe it,” said Pauline Clark, 80, from Xenia. She urged Cain to “tough it out.” George Phillips, of Beavercreek, said he was sticking with Cain because of his ideas and
management experience, saying: “I just like him, and he certainly seems to understand the economy.” He added: “It seems funny that every time a candidate rises up, something pops up against him.” And Jim Stansbury, who drove two hours to West Chester from his home in Louisville, Ky., to show his continued support, suggested that Cain’s enemies were behind the allegations surfacing and called them “an orchestrated event.” Though Sainsbury said Cain’s base of support remains solid, he allowed that the accusations could make it more difficult to persuade undecided voters to get behind the candidate. Cain’s latest turmoil comes just five weeks before the first votes are cast in the state-by-state march to the nomination. He’s spent a month battling several sexual harassment accusations, which took a toll on both his standing in polls and, supporters say, his fundraising. Prominent conservatives who rushed to his defense when the first allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior surfaced were all but silent after the affair accusation. At least one New Hampshire backer state Rep. William Panek switched his allegiance to a Cain rival. And Cain’s campaign has lost some precinct-level supporters in the leadoff caucus state of Iowa. “His campaign is strong enough to survive the allegations,” argued Michael Farren, 31, an Ohio State University doctoral student in economics, from Pataskala. Among political operatives, however, the perception was setting in that Cain’s troubles were causing irreparable harm to his bid. “I don’t see how they walk away from the damage that’s been done and emerge as a viable primary candidate,” said Rick Wilson, a longtime GOP
consultant based in Florida. “All these things about Herman Cain keep coming out drip, drip, drip, and they’re not handling it well. And now conservative Republicans have another place to go: Newt Gingrich.” Dan McLagan, a veteran GOP strategist based in Atlanta, agreed, saying: “Cain is like a zombie at this point: he’s dead but he does not appear to have noticed and has kept on walking. His support is all moving to Gingrich and, at some point, he’s going to look back and see that he is grand marshal of a oneman parade.” Indeed, former House Speaker Gingrich has been the beneficiary in polls, at least of Cain’s slide in the month since it was disclosed that the National Restaurant Association paid settlements to two women who claimed Cain sexually harassed them while he was president of the organization. A third woman told The Associated Press that Cain made inappropriate sexual advances but that she didn’t file a complaint. A fourth woman also stepped forward to accuse Cain of groping her in a car in 1997. Cain has denied wrongdoing in all cases. The latest furor came Monday when Atlantaarea businesswoman Ginger White, 46, accused Cain of a consensual sexual relationship that spanned more than a decade and ended this year before he became a White House candidate. The candidate has denied any such affair, and in a letter addressed to “patriots and supporters” called her allegations “completely false” and labeled her “troubled.” “It’s very disappointing that he would call me troubled and, you know, it’s unfortunate,” White said Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” As Cain was greeted warmly at stops in Ohio, top aides huddled pri-
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TROY — Brian Michael Schwettman, 27, of Troy, passed away Monday morni n g , Nov. 28, 2011, at his residence. H e w a s b o r n Feb. 14, 1984 in SCHWETTMAN Troy. Brian is survived by his wife, Danielle Marie (Denlinger) Schwettman of Troy; father and stepmother, Ed W. and Ana Schwettman of Troy; mother, Denise (Reck) Gotthardt of Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters and brothersin-law, Mary Elizabeth and Dimitri Quafisi of Coatesville, Pa. and Nicole Lee and Eugene Bailey of Lebanon; stepbrother, Jeff Snider of Dayton; stepsister, Julie Landers of grant, on Miami County Lebanon; father-in-law, Dean (Tammy) Denlinger roadways is: • Super Bowl Sunday – Feb. 3-6 — 28 hours • St. Patrick’s Day – March 16-18 — 32 hours TIPP CITY — Bruce F. • Prom season — April Louthan, 79, of Tipp City 1 to May 31 — 32 hours passed away at 5:40 p.m. • Memorial Day – May Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at 21 to June 3 ‚ 120 hours Hospice of Dayton V.A. • Speed enforcement — Medical Center. June 8-24 — 112 hours He was born Dec. 6, • Fourth of July — June 1931. in Troy, to the late 29 to July 5 — 60 hours George E. and Evelyn N. • Ft. Loramie Concert (Murray) Louthan. — July 6-9 — 100 hours He is survived by his • Aggressive driving — son and daughter-in-law, Aug. 3-27 — 100 hours Robert and Paula Winn of • Labor Day – Aug. 17 Moreno Valley, Calif.; two to Sept. 3 — 120 hours grandchildren, Christo• OVI/speed enforce- pher and Matthew Winn; ment — Sept. 7-23 — 112 sister and brother-in-law, hours Mary Lou and Joseph
of Troy; mother-inlaw, Susan ( Jo h n ) Kuehne of Troy; and sister-in-law, Katie Denlinger and brother-in-law, Kadan Denlinger, both of Troy. Brian was a graduate of Troy High School and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Iraq. He served on the Dayton-Grandview Police Department, working at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, and volunteered with the North Hampton Police Department. Services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy with Greg Burlile officiating. Troy VFW Memorial Honor Guard services will follow. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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vately to map out a strategy to get past the allegations. Cain has told his top supporters that his campaign must determine whether he will have the financial and grassroots support to move ahead. He was holding an event in Manchester, N.H., Wednesday evening and planned to campaign in Tennessee on Thursday. A rally was planned Friday in Rock Hill, S.C. And an email to supporters said Saturday’s planned opening of a new campaign headquarters in Atlanta to house volunteer efforts was still on. “He’s going to be here a lot going forward,” Cain’s South Carolina state director William Head said, adding that the Cain campaign had sent no signal it was in retreat. “I think the most effective thing is for people here to get some time with him. When people hear Mr. Cain, they are reassured,” Head said. In Iowa, Cain’s state chairman Steve Grubbs said he was preparing a busy December schedule beginning with a Dec. 10 debate in Des Moines. And Grubbs said Cain, who has not aired any campaign ads in Iowa since last week, will resume advertising Friday with a new spot that asserts that electing Cain would mean putting a veteran CEO in the White House, not a politician. “The campaign has authorized us to go back on the air,” Grubbs said, “and that is a very big signal to everyone who is concerned about the viability of the campaign.”
Harris of Wayne, Pa., three nephews and special Jerry and friends, Paulette Buening, of Centerville and Jane Dolan of Beavercreek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gene Louthan; two sisters, Marjorie Halloran ,
D o r a Louise Collins and his 30-year lifetime companion, Doris Tatone. Bruce was a 1950 graduate of Troy High School and later served in the United States Air Force from 1950 until 1954 during the Korean Conflict. He recently received the Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea. He retired as a boat detailer in Sarasota, Fla. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com.
Death notices TROY — Wanda Sullivan, 93, of Troy, and formerly of Niles, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. Arrangements are pending at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. TROY — Lillian L. Honeyman, 87, of Troy, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held Friday at Riverside Cemetery Chapel, Troy, with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Policy: Please send obituary notices by e-mail to editorial@dailycall.com or by fax to (937) 773-4225. Deadlines: Notices must be received by 6 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Friday, and by 4 p.m. on Monday for Tuesday’s online edition. Questions: Please call Editor Susan Hartley at (937) 773-2721, ext. 207 if you have questions about obituaries.
Franklin County pays 40K over stun gun abuse COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio county will pay a total of $40,000 to two former inmates who were zapped with stun guns, in the first monetary settlements related to complaints that jailers routinely used the devices on non-threatening inmates, including some who were disabled, pregnant or under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Franklin County commissioners in Columbus have signed off on the payments, months after the county agreed to a dramatic reduction in the use
of stun guns at the county jail, including a virtual ban on using them on inmates who are handcuffed or restrained in some other way. That settlement with the federal government followed a complaint from the U.S. Justice Department and a lawsuit that alleged jailers used the devices to punish prisoners for run-of-the-mill rule violations and to shock naked and restrained inmates. The county sheriff’s office denied any wrongdoing or constitutional violations.
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Brice Rehfus works on wiring a light recently while learning plug and light switches in the Discovery Program at the Upper Valley Career Center.
Discovering a career path BY MELANIE YINGST the URS job coaches help the 21 students in the Ohio Community Media program. The Discovery myingst@tdnpublishing.com students are given tasks PIQUA — Navigating such as rolling silverware their way on the career and setting up dining path is a little bit easier rooms or dish service, thanks to the new pro- which is part of a restaugram titled “Discovery” rant’s daily duties. Yet, if for special needs students they find working in a at Upper Valley Career kitchen is too hectic, the Center. Discovery program allows “A lot of my students them to find another area weren’t happy in their to which to transfer those programs,” said program skills. coordinator Nicole Lu“This lets them try out ciano. “They felt stuck for lots of different things two years or that the pro- without disrupting the gram was chosen for them (general) instruction,” Luby family members. Dis- ciano said. She said the covery helps them find program was the idea of their special skill sets to former UVCC’s administransfer to the outside trator William Overla to world.” expand the options for For the first time, special needs students Upper Valley Career Cen- after observing a student’s ter partnered with United success from laundry servRehabilitation Services to ice transfer to a job at the place job coaches with the YMCA in the community. special needs students to “They’ll be out there follow them in their pro- with a regular job that grams each day at the regular kids will be doing, school. The Discovery pro- but with the confidence gram is a pilot program to they need as special needs help special needs stu- students,” Luciano said. dents narrow down their Jessica Baird, a job skill sets in a variety of coach with the United Reprograms like early child- habilitation Services, obhood education, interac- served her students in the tive media, landscape early childhood program management, building last week. and maintenance and “I have students who do even culinary arts at well with the kids or they Upper Valley Career Cen- like the office work,” ter. Baird said. “It helps them “We’re taking a look at figure out what they like their strengths and find- and what they don’t like ing skill sets to find about a job in true-life sitthings for them to do in a uations.” career,” Luciano said. Some true-life situa“This helps them find tions include interacting what they are good at.” with parents of the chilLuciano and other in- dren. Luciano said some structors guide the stu- students are extremely dents each step of the way. shy, but with the help of Discovery teachers and the transition classes,
they are able to come out of their shell to interact with students, children and their parents to prepare for a career in the real world at a preschool once they leave UVCC. “I just like working with new people,” said Becca Holthaus, a 17year-old student in the Discovery program. “It gives me a lot of opportunities to try different things before I graduate.” Holthaus said she is interested in exploring early childhood education because she likes kids. “I like this — I love it,” Holthaus said. “It’s more hands-on.” Yet, Holthaus also said she’s looking forward to trying the interactive media program. “I like being on the computer and I’ve already made one video in a class at high school,” she said. Melissa Griffith, a job coach from United Rehabilitative Services, observed her Discovery students in the UVCC’s kitchen before the lunch service for 800 students. “I’m impressed with the kids and how well they’ve been able to adapt — this is a fast-paced environment,” Griffith said. Discovery student Bethany Pendergraft, 17, said she wanted to explore the culinary arts program at UVCC because she enjoys cooking. “I like cooking,” she said. “I’ve been folding silverware and I like doing dishes and running the machine.” Pendergraft also said she’s eager to try the early childhood program too. “I
like kids and I like working with kids — they are cute,” she said. Luciano said prior to the Discovery program, special needs students were limited to just a few options at UVCC. The Discovery program first trains the students on everything from personal grooming habits, how to dress for an interview, build a resume and other social skills before they are placed in small groups to explore the vocations at UVCC. “We give them all the support,” Luciano said. “It’s a safe environment for them, but also gives them room to grow on their own.” Frank Segreti, building and grounds instructor, said the Discovery students also have a positive effect on his students. “It’s nice to see them come in and assimilate,” Segreti said. “The other students have stepped up to be mentors and they naturally did that.” Luciano said she and the other instructors didn’t expect to see an impact of the Discovery program on the other students. “The friendship and genuine concern for each other has been great,” she said. “We didn’t realize the impact on the other students. They like to help each other out and that‘s great.” For the 21 Discovery students, with their teachers and job coaches by their side and the support of their fellow classmates, they are on the right foot along the career path.
In Brief Preschool Little Elf Workshop at YWCA Piqua PIQUA — Preschoolers won’t want to miss out on the traditional “Little Elf Workshop” at the YWCA Piqua from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. ‘Miss Anita’ Dunn, preschool instructor at the YWCA, will lead this Christmas fun program. Children will listen to stories, make holiday crafts, enjoy snacks, and play games all centered around the upcoming holidays. Fee for the holiday workshop is $10 and a YWCA membership is not required. For more information or registration, stop at the YWCA at 418 N. Wayne St., call 773-6626, or email info@ywcapiqua.com.
Class of 1961 to meet for lunch PIQUA — The class of PCHS 1961 will meet Monday at El Sombrero on County Road 25-A be-
For more information or Railroad museum tween Piqua and Troy for lunch at 12:30. Orders registration, stop at the will be taken off the YWCA at 418 N. Wayne to host Voss St., call 773-6626 or e-mail menu. BRADFORD — The info@ywcapiqua.com. Bradford Ohio Railroad Ornament class Museum will host Connie Holiday wrapping Voss of Voss Gold Buying set YWCA Piqua from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satparty planned PIQUA — Students in urday. grades K-4 can make PIQUA — The Piqua The public is welcome their own hand dipped Public Library is trans- to attend this event, which “fun” Christmas Super forming holiday gift wrap- is a fund raiser for the Swirly Ornament from 6- ping into an opportunity museum’s capital cam7 p.m. Monday. Karen for fun with friends. Par- paign to improve the exPurke, Miami County ticipants are invited to hibits. The seller gets cash artist, will help partici- bring their gifts and wrappants hand dip various ping paper, and the library plus the museum earns an types of ornaments and will supply large work ta- additional 10 percent from swirl them in dyes and bles, tape, holiday music, the buyer. If the seller is acrylic paints to make and hot cocoa. Join us paid $100 for their gold, their own special, unique from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- the museum earns $10 ornament. urday, Dec.10, in the first more, with the sellers los“What a great gift or floor program room. ing nothing. special ornament to deco“It’s a chance to get out What to bring? Any gold rate a holiday tree or of the house and away yellow, white, rose) or plattable,” said Kim Small from prying eyes as you inum jewelry. YWCA Program Director. wrap,” said Beka LindeQuestions? Contact Glo“Karen is very talented man, event coordinator. ria Shafer at 448-2185 or and is so excited to bring You’ll also be able to im- Connie Voss at 567-644out the artistic side of prove the quality of your 5654. those in her class.” wrapping presentation You must be 18 to sell. Fee for the class is $15 with advice from Mary along with a YWCA Youth Beth of Readmore’s Hallmembership of $10. All mark on Main Street. supplies are included. Mary Beth will be on hand Samples are on display in to give a wrapping demonstration at 10:30 a.m. the lobby of the YWCA.
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Miami East FFA chapter inducts new members CASSTOWN — The Miami East FFA awarded 33 new members their Greenhand FFA Degree on Monday. The Greenhand Degree is awarded to first year members of the FFA, and is the first award that can be received. Each member awarded received a pin to be worn on their FFA jacket and a certificate of achievement. Jessica Shanahan, State FFA President of the Ohio FFA Association, was the guest speaker. In order to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree the members must be enrolled in an agriculture class, have plans for a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program, learned and explained the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute, Mission Statement, Code of Ethics and uses of the FFA Jacket, Colors, and Emblem, and demonstrated an understanding of the FFA’s history, chapter constitution and by-laws. The Greenhand FFA Degree is the first of four degrees that an FFA member can earn. Members receiving their Greenhand FFA Degree included Brady Anderson, Jessica Barlage, Mark Beaty, Jennifer Brown, Jayda Burch, Ashlee Bussen, Casey Copeland, Danielle Danielson, Seth Drake, Olivia Edgell, Adam Everett, Colin Gump, Amy Hahn, Austin Harleman, Grant Hodge, Austin Honeyman, Katelynn Jenkins, Caleb Johnson, Rian Kingrey, Austin McCuistion, Zach Ostendorf, Allie Patton, Cody Reid, Emma Rife, Marley Roberts, Megan Smock, Allyson Supringer, Brittany Taylor, Chris Teaford, Blane Wagner, Jarrett Willoughby, Nick Woolever, and Davey Wright.
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GOP hopefuls tread lightly Commentary on immigration Tricky weather BY THOMAS BEAUMONT AMHERST, N.H. (AP) The Republican presidential contenders are tying themselves in knots over immigration. Newt Gingrich is endorsing a South Carolina law that allows police to demand a person’s immigration status a week after taking heat for advocating a “humane” approach. Rick Perry, though defending Texas’ in-state tuition for some illegal immigrants’ kids, spent Tuesday campaigning with a hardline Arizona sheriff in New Hampshire. And Mitt Romney is talking tough on immigration in his second White House campaign, though he previously supported the idea of allowing some illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. Meanwhile, many voters say immigration won’t determine which candidate they’ll back for the GOP nomination. Instead, they say they’re focused squarely on the economy and jobs. “In light of the economy, questions about immigration policy are less egregious,” said Loras Schulte, an evangelical conservative from northeast Iowa. So what gives? The contortions by the Republican candidates illustrate the straddle they’re attempting on a complex issue. In order to win the Republican nomination, they must court a GOP electorate that is largely against anything that could be called “amnesty” for illegal immigrants. But they can’t come off as anti-immigrant, a stance that could alienate the independents and moderates not to mention Hispanics they’d need to attract in a general election should they win the party’s nod to challenge President Barack Obama. In 2008, immigration helped shape the Republican presidential race, with John McCain bypassing the leadoff caucus state of Iowa and planting his flag in New Hampshire after seeing his standing tank when he backed a plan to give some illegal immigrants an eventual path to citizenship. Still, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee won the caucuses that year despite having backed tuition benefits in his state for children of illegal immigrants. And McCain ended up winning the nomination despite his position. Exit polls in Iowa that year found Republican caucusgoers naming immigration their top concern. This year, many Republican voters are focused on an unemployment rate that’s been stuck around 9 percent nationally and is even higher in some states. A poll by The Des Moines Register taken last month showed economic and fiscal concerns topping immigration. “Four years ago it was about who is the best person in the party. And now they are saying, ‘Who can beat Obama?’” said Susan Geddes, a top organizer in Iowa for Huckabee last time. But immigration as an important issue has hardly gone away. Gingrich is the latest to wrestle with it. Enjoying a rise in national and state polls, he called in a debate last week for an approach that would grant legal status to illegal immigrants with longstanding family and community ties. Since then, he has been defending that approach from attacks by opponents who say it would amount to amnesty for millions. “An absolute falsehood,” Gingrich retorted Tuesday while campaigning in Bluffton, S.C. He pressed his rivals to say how they would deal with some 12 million illegal immigrants in the country.
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But though Gingrich gave ART’S LOCATION, speeches to virtually every N.H. — This is a forum hungry to rearrange small place, the tiniWashington, his was an inest town in New Hampshire. side game — here a nudge at A river runs through it — the a Democratic potentate, Saco. It is unadorned; weeks there a vow to overturn an ago the leaves left their obvious example of Demobranches. It is sleepy in late cratic abuse. It was a relentautumn — no tourists in sight, and only one hiker. It DAVID SHRIBMAN less, remorseless effort, both in the House chamber, may be the perfect place to Columnist where he accused the Democontemplate what is going on cratic leadership of moral in this state, site of the first presidential primary, at this time (six corruption, and in the Republican caucus, where he accused his own leaders of weeks before the balloting). This is the report from the hillside: The moral weakness. He described the most revered Repubold rhythms are prevailing. The moose have fled to the higher elevations, as they lican lawmaker of the age, Sen. Robert J. do every winter. The cascade basin on Dole, as the tax collector for the welfare Mount Webster is dry and will remain state. He portrayed the most beloved Reempty till late spring. The lamb’s ears publican figure of the time, House minoralong the paths are a faint green and ity leader Robert Michel, as a feckless tool won’t regain their purplish hue till sum- of the Democrats, even as a clueless fool. Now Gingrich is running as an outsider mer. The sky is a gunmetal gray and soon and playing an outdoor game. His audiwill darken further. All that change, and still Mitt Romney ence isn’t dinner-jacket crowds in banquet is the strong favorite in the January pri- halls hired by the National Beer Wholesalers Association or the National Federmary. The geologists and meteorologists who ation of Independent Business, lobby study New Hampshire’s White Mountains groups with leaders alert enough to unare much like the political scientists who derstand that Gingrich was onto someexamine the Granite State’s politics. They thing in the last years of Democratic rule warn that this is a region of peculiarly in the House. His audience is Republican swift, sometimes even violent, change. Ev- primary voters here in New Hampshire idence of rockslides is everywhere along and GOP caucus-goers in Iowa. Now he is in a statistical four-way tie the trails and mountain highways. The signs on the paths leading to the top of in Iowa with Cain, Romney and Rep. Ron nearby Mount Washington warn of dra- Paul of Texas — and in third place in New matic weather changes. Last Sunday Hampshire, with 11 percent, behind Rommorning, for example, the skies were blue, ney (who stands at 40 percent, according the breezes gentle, the weather warm to the latest Bloomberg News poll), and down in the Mount Washington Valley. Yet Paul (17 percent). No one else is close. It is an uphill battle for Gingrich here, here in Crawford Notch on a shoulder of Mount Willey, the winter winds blew given Romney’s strong organization, his strong identification with the state and down hard, even heartlessly. So, too, in the political world are great his familiarity to voters — he was a forces at work. This season they have put neighboring governor from 2003 to 2007 forward a series of challenges to the posi- and finished second here in the 2008 prestion of the former Massachusetts gover- idential primary, less than 6 percentage nor. One after another they have come — points behind the winner, Sen. John Mcfirst former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the hope Cain. But Gingrich is a shrewd man. Look at of the Upper Midwest; then Rep. Michele Bachmann, with her stunning summer his retinue: His new director of operations straw-vote performance on the Iowa here came from the staff of Bachmann, a plains; then Gov. Rick Perry, rushing in on tea party favorite. His new volunteer coa white horse, his Colt .45 misfiring every ordinator was a coordinator for NH912, a time he removed it from his leather hol- tea party group. The tea party has not ster; then businessman Herman Cain, mixed a brew here as strong as in other armed with a tax plan based on the nu- places, but it remains a significant unmerology of nine that somehow didn’t add known. This, however, is known: Romney will Thomas Beaumont covers politics for the Associated up. Now comes Newt Gingrich, the histo- get almost no support from that quarter. Press. rian who bent history by ending 40 years Gingrich, the onetime insider, nonetheless of Democratic rule in the House, the mas- has positioned himself to pick up the tea ter of the past who portrays himself as a leaves in this state, particularly if the futurist, the former House speaker who other tea-sipping candidates continue to fade. And so what if 56 percent of the pubcasts himself as an outsider. Gingrich may be the pariah of polite so- lic, according to the latest Wall Street ciety in the capital but he is no outsider, Journal/ NBC News poll, places the prinunless you consider consulting contracts cipal blame for the nation’s troubles on with the Chamber of Commerce Republicans in Congress — arguably the ($840,000) and Freddie Mac (more than progeny of Gingrich. Right now the winds are beginning to $1.6 million) badges of independence from Washington power centers. Both these pick up, the horizon is darkening. Great groups paid Gingrich handsomely for his changes are coming to New Hampshire. It advice; in fact, quite a lot of money for has been Romney’s remarkable achievement to weather change thus far, so much quite little advice. In the 1980s and 1990s Gingrich dis- so that 45 percent of Republicans now beplayed a remarkable instinct for seeing lieve he’s the most likely Republican nomthe weaknesses in men who seemed inee, according to the Journal/NBC strong and in institutions that seemed national poll. But his greatest test is impregnable. He understood what almost weeks away, and the skies, and maybe no one else did, that the Democratic lead- Gingrich, maybe someone else, are closing ership on Capitol Hill was based on an il- in. lusion, which was that the mid-1950s David M. Shribman is executive editor power calculus that made congressional Democrats kings and congressional Re- of the (Pittsburgh) Post-Gazette and is a publicans vassals would continue forever. veteran political columnist.
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Excerpts of recent editorials of interest from Ohio newspapers: The (Tiffin) AdvertiserTribune Ohio already has some of the strongest oil and gas drilling regulations in the nation, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. But new technologies and the ongoing gas drilling boom have prompted state officials to re-examine their rules. Recommendations for new ones should be in place early next year. As officials in other states could have warned their counterparts in Ohio, that sets up a confrontation between environmentalists and the drilling industry. It already has begun in Ohio, with the issue of hydraulic fracturing of wells at the dispute’s center. Reasonable concerns, such as how large amounts of fluid used in “fracking” will be disposed of, have been raised. So have ridiculous ones, such as a claim “fracking” causes earthquakes. It is possible for the state to have regulations that safeguard the public while keeping Ohio in a competitive position to enjoy the drilling boom’s benefits. That, not a futile attempt to please all parties involved, should be state officials’ goal. ————— Akron Beacon Journal Democrats have all but assured another statewide issue campaign next November by submitting extra signatures in a petition drive to force a referendum on an election reform law signed by Gov. John Kasich this summer. Fresh from a major victory, the defeat of Senate Bill 5 (Issue 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot), Democrats and their allies needed about 10,000 more valid signatures to get House Bill 194 on the ballot next year. They filed more than 166,000 extra signatures in a petition drive backed by President Obama’s campaign organization. The fight over the election reform bill continues an unfortunate pattern for how the Statehouse deals with complicated, partisan issues. As with Senate Bill 5, Republican majorities pushed the election reform bill through the legislature. As with the collective bargaining bill, they went too far, inviting Democrats to take to the streets to gather signatures. (Yet another petition drive is under way, to overturn a congressional redistricting bill also rammed through by Republicans.) Of most concern to Ohio Democrats, their allies and the Obama campaign are changes, put on hold by the petitioning until voters decide, that would restrict access to the ballot, especially when it comes to casting absentee ballots. …
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DEAR PAUL: Thank you for agreeing. However, I’m sorry to say that many readers thought the issue was more about the cost and selection of snacks than that of cheating the theater owners. My newspaper readers comment: DEAR ABBY: For a family of four to see a movie and get a drink and popcorn or candy costs about $80. This is highway robbery. The cost of a drink is about 5 or 10 cents to the theater, and they charge a whopping $5. The same goes for popcorn. Let’s be serious. How much does popcorn cost? A tub of popcorn at a theater is $7.50. My children want the whole theater experience, which includes a snack. How can a family afford to go to the movies at these prices? Theater owners should be able to make a reasonable profit on the snacks, but this is ridiculous. Sorry, I will continue to bring my snacks in. — KIM IN CALIFORNIA
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Advice stay home. I would like companies to know that when they exclude outside food, they also exclude my family. — ALLERGIC IN NEW YORK DEAR ABBY: By teaching children that it’s OK to cheat on this particular issue, they will generalize that it’s OK to cheat ANYTIME, if they don’t agree with whoever sets the rules. Thus it may become OK to cheat in school because “he makes the tests too hard,” or to engage in underage drinking because “the law is stupid, and besides, everyone does it.” Just wait until they decide it’s OK to sneak out of the house when Mom says “no” because “her reasons are lame!” That mother had better be careful when she justifies, because what parents teach their kids will affect them sooner or later. — SUSIE IN OLYMPIA, WASH. DEAR ABBY: “Paying” could search for activities to help them see another way of looking at the world. Instead of going to a movie, I suggest that the aunt arrange to take the children (with or without her niece) to an outing such as craft time at a library, a visit to a museum, or gather in the kitchen to share a family recipe and donate the food to a local shelter. They could spend an afternoon helping at the local food pantry, which would provide an opportunity for her to discuss values and priorities. In this way she could interact with her niece and the children and build lasting memories. They could even go to the grocery store and make a game out of seeing how much food they could buy for the amount they would have spent at the movie. — AN AWESOME AUNT IN HEBRON, OHIO
DEAR ABBY: While I agree that it is the theater operators’ prerogative to set policy and make money, I have done what the niece is doing, but for different reasons. My children and I are allergic to corn products as well as artificial colors and flavorings — ingredients in every product commonly sold at movie concession stands. Write Dear Abby at Recently my family has made a different choice. We www.DearAbby.com or P.O. either eat before we go, or Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA we wait for the DVD and 90069.
NEW YORK — Christine Antosca is something of a hero to the folks behind “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The 28-year-old New Yorker and Starbucks barista really liked the musical when she first saw it in May. In fact, she adored it: She has now seen it 46 times — and counting. “It draws me back every single week I see it,” she says. How many more times does Antosca plan to see the show? Her answer will put a smile on the faces of producers as they seek to earn back their $75 million investment. “My goal is to keep going as long as the play is still around,” she says. Superfans such as Antosca, who regularly tweets about the show and discusses ticket promotions on Facebook, have helped keep alive Broadway’s most expensive show, which this week celebrates the oneyear anniversary of its first preview. Who expected that endurance last winter? Repeat customers and celebrity fans that spread the word — a group that includes political commentator Glenn Beck and actress Poppy Montgomery (TV’s “Unforgettable” and “Without a Trace”) — are one reason Spider-Man still flies at the Foxwoods Theatre. “I’m a huge fan of boldness. I am a huge fan of people thinking outside of the box. I am a huge fan of stories of triumph and reaching in and finding more than you even think you have inside of you. This has all of those elements,” says Beck, who estimates that he’s seen the show about a dozen times, even though he’s not a huge fan of its composers, U2’s Bono and The Edge. Though box-office numbers have softened somewhat over the past few months, the show is hitting the holiday season on a high, offering one of the few Broadway shows geared for the whole family. It set a new box-office record for the 1,930seat theater by grossing $2,070,000 for the week ending Sunday. Producers say it has been seen by more than 600,000 people over the past year, but Montgomery and her son may skew those numbers. At Sunday’s matinee, where the firstyear anniversary was celebrated with the on-stage presentation of a 7-foot cake in the shape of the Chrysler Building, the actress was again catching the show with 3 1/2year-old son Jackson. They’ve seen “Spider-Man” 13 times. “It’s become a tradition,” she says. “It’s almost like the circus. There’s so much to it. And the music is amazing and he loves music. Anything that I can do to encourage
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show quickly became a punch-line for late-night comics Despite the bad press — or because of it — patrons have been curious. “I always wanted to see it,” says Antosca, who relies on sameday discount tickets for her weekly fix. “Even when the bad reviews were coming out, I always knew I still wanted to check it out for myself.” Says Montgomery: “If you see it through the eyes of a child, the critics don’t matter.” The positive box-office news — the show has consistently grossed more than the $1.2 million a week the producers have indicated they need to reach to stay viable — has helped persuade Harris and Cohl to keep the show in New York, forgoing for now schemes to tour it or franchise it. Harris says he and Cohl look to “The Lion King” and “Wicked” as benchmarks. “We’re a very young show, developing an audience, and the encouraging thing that we see is that we are able to expand our audience base and we see people leave the theater overwhelmingly happy,” he says. One of those is Montgomery and her son, a cheerful boy in constant motion, who will calmly sit through every performance even though he finds it hard sitting through an art class. “He won’t go back to ‘Lion King’ and he won’t go back to ‘Mary Poppins.’ He likes them but he probably won’t go back again,” she says. “This is all he talks about. It was all he talked about during ‘Lion King’ — ‘When are we going to see SpiderMan?’”
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that — even if it means sitting through a 3-hour show 13 times — I will do.” Virtually every Broadway show has hard-core fans: The wonderfully campy roller-skating musical “Xanadu” birthed so-called “Fanadus,” ”Rent” was known for its “Rent-heads,” ”Wicked” has its girl groupies and even “Next to Normal” — a musical about bipolar disorder — had repeaters. What makes “Spider-Man” unusual is fans’ loyalty despite the high level of turbulence behind the scenes. One man has seen it at least 53 times and four women have attended 30 shows each, says Michael Cohl, one of the lead producers, who thinks there might be one patron who has seen it over 100 times. “I love the superfans,” he says. “I think they’re incredible. They see things in the show that I don’t even see. There’s a certain enthusiasm for life that a lot of us lose and I see it in those people every time I run into them. It’s an enthusiasm I wish I had all the time.” Ticket buyers have kept coming, even though cast-members were being injured. They ignored the six delays in opening night and the record-breaking preview period with high ticket prices. They continued even though there had been loud complaints about the muddled plot and theater critics trashed it. The fans even kept entering the Foxwoods Theatre doors following a shake-up that led to the firing of Julie Taymor, the co-book writer and director, who has now sued her former employers over copyright issues. They lined up although the
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Actress Jennifer Damiano, who portrays Mary Jane, left, and actor Reeve Carney, portraying Peter Parker and Spider-Man, right, pose with Christine Antosca, 28, a Starbucks barista from New York, who was celebrating her birthday as well as her 30th time seeing the popular Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” in New York.
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DEAR ABBY: I want you to know how much I agree with your answer to “Paying for My Popcorn in Oregon” (Sept. 15), who complained about her niece sneaking food into the theater. I used to teach a parenting class to parents who had kids in trouble with the law. I started out by asking, “How many of you teach your children to lie, cheat or steal?” Of course nobody admitted they did. I then had about 20 items I’d list, the movie food issue being one, driving over the speed limit, and so on. At least one of the 20 applied to everybody. Then I’d say: “You taught your kids that it was OK to lie, cheat and steal — it’s only getting caught that’s bad. That’s why you are in my class today.” This is what that niece is teaching her children. — PAUL IN DENVER
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New Mass translation launches TOM BREEN Associated Press CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Englishspeaking Roman Catholics who have regularly attended Mass for years found themselves in an unfamiliar position Sunday, needing printed cards or sheets of paper to follow along with a ritual many have known since childhood. “I don’t think I said it the right way once,” said Matthew Hoover, who attends St. Ann Catholic Church in Clayton, a growing town on the edge of the Raleigh suburbs. “I kept forgetting, and saying the old words.” The Mass itself — the central ritual of the Catholic faith — hasn’t changed, but the English translation has, in the largest shakeup to the everyday faith of believers since the upheavals that followed the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. A years-long process of revision and negotiation led to an updated version of the Roman Missal, the text of prayers and instructions for celebrating Mass, which originally was written in Latin. The new translation was rolled out across the English-speaking Catholic world on Sunday after months of preparation. Mickey Mattox, a professor at Milwaukee’s Marquette University, said he was happy with the idea that the bishops wanted the translations as accurate as possible. Adapting to the changes “was a lot less difficult than I thought it might be,” said Mattox, 55, adding, “even though probably all of us are going to end up holding our worship folders for a few weeks until we memorize all the new language.” The Rev. George Witt, pastor of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on New York’s Park Avenue, started the 11 a.m. Mass by noting Sunday was not only the first day of Advent, but also the first day to use the new Missal. He directed parishioners to a pamphlet inserted into the back of the now-outdated hymnal that spelled out the new wording. A no-
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Richard Fiore of Montgomery, Ala., his son Oscar, mom Vicki, and son Phipps, from left, participate in Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Montgomery, Ala. Catholics nationwide began using a new translation of the Roman Missal. table number of worshippers stumbled after the priest said, “Peace be with you.” The new response is “And with your spirit” instead of “And also with you.” But many others confidently gave the right response. Kathleen McCormack, a church volunteer and former school teacher, said she didn’t like the new translation and didn’t understand why the church needed a translation closer to Latin. “Consubstantial? What is that word?” McCormack said, referring to a term in the retranslated Nicene Creed that replaces language calling Jesus “one in being with the Father.” But she saw a cautionary tale in the many Catholics she saw distance themselves from the church over changes made after the modernizing reforms of the Second Vatican Council. “It’s not shaking my church experience,” said McCormack, as she handed out church bulletins. “You have the spirit between you and God and the words are
insignificant.” Most of the changes are actually to prayers recited by the priest, but some of the changes for prayers spoken or sung by the congregation revise familiar words that for some people are spoken almost automatically after years of churchgoing. Along with the new response and unfamiliar words, the affirmation “We believe” has been replaced with “I believe” in the Nicene Creed. Some of the language seems more formal or poetic: the word “cup” has become “chalice.” “It’s more British in some ways,” said Monsignor Michael Clay, pastor of St. Ann. “But this is the first time that every English-speaking country in the world will be using the same translation of the Mass.” Clay likes the new translation, finding it closer to the Latin text that is still the church’s official language. But some priests and parishioners have been less enthusiastic, criticizing the new version
as too ponderous or distant, and in some cases circulating petitions asking for a delay in introducing the new missal. Maribeth Lynch, 51, a publisher from the Milwaukee suburb of Elm Grove, said she was “distraught” over the changes and would refuse to “learn the damn prayers.” “It’s ridiculous. I’ve been a Catholic for 50 years, and why would they make such stupid changes? They’re word changes. They’re semantics,” she said. “It’s confusion. All it’s doing is causing confusion,” she said. “You want to go to church and be confused?” The roots of the new translation go back to that epochal council held at the Vatican in the 1960s, which allowed Mass in languages other than Latin. An English-language missal was produced by 1973, but that was intended to be temporary while improvements were made. In 2001, the Vatican office that oversees worship issued a directive requiring translation of the English missal that would be closer to the Latin rather than to more familiar vernacular speech. Numerous revisions and bishops’ meetings eventually produced agreement on the translation being used Sunday. Parishes and dioceses around the country have spent months trying to prepare Catholics for the change. Descriptions of the new translation have been printed in weekly bulletins, seminars have been held and, since Labor Day, many parishes have been gradually introducing the new translation piece by piece, starting with the parts of the liturgy that are sung. Most of those activities are for the benefit of the average Catholic, but it’s priests who have more new material to master. “I’ve had a new missal in my hands for about three weeks now, and I’ve been literally practicing the prayers,” Clay said. “I’ve been doing this now for 31 years, and a lot of these prayers I actually know by memory. I have to make sure my brain isn’t getting ahead of my mouth.”
Pope calls for responsible, credible climate deal NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI called Sunday for delegates attending this week’s U.N. climate change conference in South Africa to craft a responsible and credible deal to cut greenhouse gases that takes into account the needs of the poor. Some 25,000 government officials, lobbyists and scientists are expected to attend the two-week conference that opens Monday in Durban. The immediate focus is the pending expiration of the Kyoto Protocol, the 1997 agreement requiring 37 industrialized countries to slash carbon emissions to 5 percent below 1990
levels by 2012. Western governments are expected to try to get China and other growing economies to accept legally binding curbs on greenhouse gases, as well. Poor countries want the signatories to accept further reductions in a second commitment period up to at least 2017. Benedict, who has been dubbed the “green pope” for his environmental concerns, launched an appeal Sunday to government representatives attending the Durban conference to craft a responsible revised Kyoto deal. “I hope that all members of the international community agree on a responsible and cred-
ible response to this worrisome and complex phenomenon, taking into account the needs of the poorest and future generations,” he said during his traditional Sunday blessing from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square. Benedict denounced the failure of world leaders to agree to a successor treaty to Kyoto during a 2009 U.N. climate summit in Copenhagen. He said then that world peace depends on safeguarding God’s creation. The 84-year-old German pope has voiced increasing concern about protecting the environment in his encyclicals, during foreign trips, speeches to diplomats and in his annual peace message. Under Benedict’s
watch, the Vatican has installed photovoltaic cells on its main auditorium to convert sunlight into electricity and has joined a reforestation project aimed at offsetting its CO2 emissions. For the pontiff, it’s a moral issue: Church teaching holds that man must respect creation because it’s destined for the benefit of humanity’s future. He has argued that climate change and natural catastrophes threaten people’s rights to life, food, health and ultimately peace. Pope Benedict XVI says the global economic crisis requires a courageous show of brotherhood. ANDREW MEDICHINI/AP PHOTO
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S M O KS IEG N A L S Show Choir spreads holiday cheer BY ISAAC HALE Staff Writer
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Gymnastics Club arrives at PHS In 2009, Morgan Campbell started a gymnastics club, but when she graduated no one seemed to take over. This school year a new gymnastics club has been formed, and coaching this club is Amber Bradney. To be part of the gymnastics club anyone who is interested in joining must have prior experience in gymnastics and needs to join before the first competition on Jan. 15. There are only four PHS students currently in the club. Those students are Kaylee Bradney, Ivee Kay, Kyrstan Mikolajewski, and Reganne Tate. These four girls are freshman students and have all had gymnastics experience at other gyms and pre-teams when they were younger. When attending competitions, there will be four events. There are uneven parallel bars, where the gymnast will swing or jump from one bar to the other. On the balance beam gymnasts will test their abilities of grace. The floor exercise is often performed with music and consists of spring floors that give the performance bounce. Then there is the vaulting event, where the gymnast will vault over a vaulting
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Underclassmen raise money for the future BY HANNAH GOODWIN Staff Writer This year, the freshmen and sophomore classes combined their efforts to raise money for Junior/Senior Prom and senior gifts. Students were given a magazine filled with various choices for Christmas gifts. “Our goal is to reach a thousand dollars per class,” said Mrs. Schneider, Piqua's guidance secretary. Out of every dollar made,
Piqua High School will receive 40 percent. According to Schneider, last year the freshmen and sophomore class didn't raise a whole lot of money, most likely because of the economy. Hopefully, this year will be different. Students in the freshman and sophomore class will be rewarded for raising money for their class. For every ten items sold, a student will be able to choose something from the magazine that they
want. Even if the student only sells one item, their name will be put into a raffle. Students were expected to turn in the magazines and their order forms by Nov. 28. When the students reach their senior year, they will make requests for what senior gift their class should have, and that class's officers will choose the gift. Hopefully, this year's sophomore and freshmen class will raise enough money for their Junior/Senior Prom.
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Piqua Catholic students make a difference in other countries LIZ ROBBINS Director of Involvement and Development for Piqua Catholic School ships the gifts to 130 countries. • Beautiful, handcrafted Christmas cards are on the way to soldiers stationed overseas who will not be with their families this holiday. Thanks to the support and talents of our young artists the cards will definitely bring a smile to their faces. Earlier this year students met a soldier who actually received one of their cards from Christmas 2010. • Another annual tra-
dition at Piqua Catholic benefits the less fortunate in our own community. The Student Council sponsored the Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive during November. Students donated hundreds of canned goods and paper products for the Bethany Center. • For more than 25 years, the Piqua Catholic Junior Optimist Club will once again host a Christmas party for the children of Headstart. Members of the club will supply presents for over two-hundred children at the Learning Center. They also will wrap them and assist Santa in handing them out to the little ones on Dec. 19. • Look for the Junior Optimist Club at the Miami Valley Centre every Friday night and Saturday afternoon (122 p.m.) during December
and January. They will be selling dog licenses for Miami County. Each license is $12 with a .75 service charge. • The Piqua Catholic PTO is making holiday shopping simple and stress free. The public is invited to purchase gift certificates for national and local businesses including American Eagle, Meijer, Kroger, Walmart, Bath and Body Works, ITunes and others. The SCRIP program is the PTO’s major fundraiser. SCRIP can be purchased at either campus during school hours and after all masses at St. Mary and St. Boniface Parishes. • Piqua Catholic School is partnered with Upper Valley Medical Center for a new fitness program. Thanks to the Pepsi Grant, junior high students are exercising their way to better health with trainers
from UVMC. They describe the program as “amazing,” “fun” and “great.” Others say it is “a great experience” that is helping them get stronger. ***Thank you to McDonald’s for helping two teachers bring innovation to their classrooms. Fifth grade teacher Lori Williams will use her MAC Grant to publish hard-bound books containing students’ essays about themselves and their classmates. The project culminates with an authors’ signing reception. Eighth grade students in Joyce Thornberry’s class will learn how simple machines are put together to make a compound machine. This will be accomplished by each student assembling a mechanical animal that actually moves if assembled correctly.
Members of FFA team tour Irish Acres Dairy Farm CASSTOWN — Recently, several members of the Miami East FFA Chapter toured the Irish Acres Dairy Farm near Fort Loramie. They were given a tour by Craig Hall and learned a great deal about the day-to-day operations of a large, family-owned dairy farm. Irish Acres milks 1,550 cows three times per day. During the tour, FFA members learned about the nutrition and health of the cows, the breeding and calving program, and manure removal. They
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The Piqua High School Show Choir is revving up to begin its annual Christmas show. The Christmas show was started by former legendary show choir director, the late Richard E. Couchois and has been a part of the program for quite some time. The Christmas show allows for the show choir to learn holiday tunes and directly share their talents and cheer to the community at a variety of venues. Many small scale and privates performances will take place, but perhaps the most substantial outing will be at Christmas on the Green for the entire community and will take place downtown next to the library on Friday. The show-choir will be performing at 6:45 p.m. The group will also embark on its school tour where performances will be held at various elementaries for students to enjoy on Dec. 21. Director Tom Westfall explains that the Christmas show is a, “Chance to get out into the community to spread holiday cheer.” According to Westfall, the formula for the Christmas show musical numbers is an opening up-tempo dance number, followed by a Christmas ballad, an a cappella carol, and a closing dance number to be “fun and entertaining for the audience.” Arrangements are selected from a reliable library of tunes cataloged by Westfall. This year’s show will feature the songs, “Run Rudy Run,” “Yule Be Rockin’,” “Merry Christmas Darling,” and “Carol of the Bells.”
PIQUA — The spirit of giving and doing for others is part of the year long curriculum at Piqua Catholic School. That compassion is even more evident during the holiday season. Students experience the genuine joy of doing for others and seeing first hand that even small gestures of kindness can make a huge difference in another person’s life. • Piqua Catholic students are making a difference in the lives of less fortunate children in war torn and impoverished countries. Sixthgraders eagerly participated in Operation Christmas Child, a nationwide program designed to spread God’s love through a shoe box. Children filled the shoe boxes with toiletries, trinkets, small toys, and school supplies. The humanitarian program
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got to see first-hand the milking parlor, bulk milk tank used for storage, cow stall barn, calving pens, bunker silo used for storage of silage feed, and manure storage lagoon. A highlight of the trip was seeing how the manure is processed and that it can be used for cow bedding by extracting the moisture. Members commented a favorite was also seeing newly born bull twin calves. The tour was a special project of the Supervised Agricultural Experience Pro-
Trenton Tigner, Seth Drake, Casey Copland, Libby Everett, Amanda Bartel, Heather Skaggs, Justin Furrow, and Caleb Johnson. They earned this trip and a free lunch because they made a canned food donation to the Fletcher Food Pantry held at the Fletcher United Methodist Church. The Miami East AgriPROVIDED PHOTO cultural Education DeA worker shows FFA students the insides of Irish partment is a satellite Acres Dairy Farm. program of the Miami gram of Activities ComAttending the tour Valley Career Technology mittee members. were Nick Woolever, Center.
The McDonald’s Student of the week for the week of Nov. 28 is Esperanza Almonte, a senior at Piqua High School and daughter of Gene and Trina Collier. She was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the Dominican Republic of Puerto Rico, then was adopted into the Collier family last year. When Almonte is older she stated, “I want to be a social worker and Spanish translator.” Almonte wants to be a translator because she is fluent in Spanish and wants to put her talent to good use, and a social worker because she likes to help people and the community. She has been in FCCLA for three years, is in the CBI program, and wants to attend Edison Community College once she graduates.
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PIQUA —The following events and activities are taking place in Piqua City Schools: • The Piqua High School Career Based Intervention students will be participating in mock interview sessions with the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Council on Thursday, Dec. 15. The sessions will be held in the Piqua High School Library. • The Technology Department has been diligently working to create our new website. Please check it out at www.piqua.org and see our new facelift. Piqua has some exciting things in the works. • Attention Piqua Alumni: Looking for a former classmate or would like to stay in touch with someone? There is a new option on our website…you simply click on the “Our Community” tab and select “Alumni.” You will find a registration screen to share your information with other classmates. • Vote for the Piqua High School Media Class video in the Nike Rivalry Contest. The “Piqua Indians” video describes why the Piqua/Troy rivalry is the greatest rivalry in the state of Ohio. To vote for the PHS video go to www.nike.com/nikeos/p/us nikefootball/en_US/rivalryuniformcontest. Voting ends Dec. 3.
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Bethel appoints Smith interim superintendent Board continues its search for permanent replacement for Cassell
nounced his retirement on Nov. 7 to be effective Dec. 31. Cassell served as superintendent for 17 months, prior to Bob Hoover’s retirement after two years as head of the district. “It’s been a really great 17 BY MELANIE YINGST here,” Cassell said. “I feel months Ohio Community Media good about what we were able to acmyingst@tdnpublishing.com complish. It was a very difficult BRANDT — The search will still time, but the community and the school pulled together.” continue to name During Cassell’s tenure at Bethel a permanent suLocal School, the district underwent perintendent for staff cuts and elimination of elecBethel Local tives, which reduced the classes stuSchool as the dents could take. Yet, the district board of educaalso earned an “Excellent” rating on tion tapped its 2010-2011 state report card deLarry Smith as spite the reductions. interim superin“Financially, we are in good shape tendent at a speand the district is more financially meeting cial sound from the measures we had to Wednesday. SMITH take,” Cassell said. Smith steps in Although Cassell is retiring, he Jan. 3 for Jeff Cassell, who an-
said he’ll soon be pursuing other endeavors in related fields. Smith said he is ready to fulfill the interim superintendent duties required at Bethel Local School. Smith’s experience ranges from his current position as assistant superintendent of the Miami County Educational Center to New Bremen Local Schools’ superintendent from 2000-2006. Other prior experience includes high school principal at both Minster High School and Fostoria City Schools, public relations director at Marion Health Foundation and leadership development manager for Crown Equipment in New Bremen. Smith’s degrees include his bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in educational administration from The Ohio University. Smith also earned his doctorate degree in education leadership from Bowling Green State University in 1995.
Obama warns of ‘massive blow’ to economy President stresses need to extend payroll tax cut SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Blending governing with re-election politics, President Barack Obama roused a cheering northeast Pennsylvania crowd Wednesday as he warned of a “massive blow to the economy” if Republicans block a payroll tax extension because of his insistence on a millionaires’ tax. Obama took to the road with a
dual pitch for money, campaigning for more cash in the pockets of U.S. workers and for his campaign treasury as well. Obama pressed his case at a campaign-style rally in workingclass Scranton, Pa., where he said Republicans had to choose between lower taxes for the wealthy, or a payroll tax cut that would help working Americans. Republicans say they would support extending the payroll tax cut, but reject new
taxes to offset the costs. “Are you going to cut taxes for the middle class and those who are trying to get into the middle class, or are you going to protect massive tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires?” he said. “Are you going to ask a few hundred thousand people who have done very, very well to do their fair share or are you going to raise taxes for hundreds of millions of people across the country?”
A move by the world’s central banks to lower the cost of borrowing exhilarated investors Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average soaring 490 points and AP PHOTO easing fears of a Specialist Gregg Maloney works on global credit cri- the floor of the New York Stock Exsis similar to the change on Wednesday. A move by one that followed the world central banks to lower the 2008 collapse the cost of borrowing exhilarated of Lehman Broth- investors Wednesday, sending the ers. It was the Dow Jones soaring 490 points. Dow’s biggest American and European gain since March 2009 and the seventh-largest of all banks are connected by contracts, loans and other time. Large U.S. banks were financial entanglements, among the top performers, meaning that a European jumping as much as 11 financial crisis would punpercent. Markets in Eu- ish U.S. bank stocks. The rope surged, too, with Ger- brighter outlook that many’s DAX index emerged Wednesday relieved some investor conclimbing 5 percent. “The central banks of cerns. JPMorgan Chase & Co. the world have resolved that there will not be a liq- jumped 8.4 percent, the uidity shortage,” said most of the 30 Dow compoDavid Kotok, chairman nents. Morgan Stanley 8.9 and chief investment offi- percent. Worries about the financer of Cumberland Advisors. “And they have cial system and the reluclearned their lessons from tance of the European 2008. They don’t want to Central Bank to intervene take small steps and do have caused borrowing anything incrementally, rates for European nations but make a big bold move to skyrocket. Wednesday’s decision reduced the rates that is credible.” Wednesday’s action by banks pay to borrow dolthe banks of Europe, the lars a move that aims to U.S., Britain, Canada, make loans cheaper so that Japan and Switzerland banks can continue to oprepresented an extraordi- erate smoothly. European banks rely on nary coordinated effort. But amid the excite- dollars to cover loans they ment, many doubts loomed. have promised to conSome analysts cautioned sumers and businesses and that the banks did nothing pay for investments in U.S. to provide a permanent fix credit markets. They tradito the problems facing tionally have tapped shortheavily indebted European term funding from U.S. nations such as Italy and money market mutual Greece. It only buys time funds and other banks. But money market funds have for political leaders. “It is a short-term solu- been pulling dollars from tion,” said Jack Ablin, chief Europe in recent months, investment officer at Har- and lending between banks ris Private Bank. “The bot- has dried up. In response to the new tom line on any central bank action is that it pa- rates, the euro rose sharply, pers over the problems, while U.S. Treasury prices buys time and in some re- fell as demand weakened spects takes pressure from for ultra-safe assets. The Dow rose 4.2 perpoliticians. … If nothing’s done in a week, this mar- cent to close at 12,045. It has more than gained back ket gain will disappear.” Banks stocks soared as the 564-point slump it had fears about an imminent last week. It is up 813 disaster in the European fi- points, or 7.3 percent, so far this week. nancial system ebbed.
What’s next for ‘Occupy’ movement? NEW YORK (AP) The overnight police raids in Philadelphia and Los Angeles that dismantled two of the nation’s biggest Occupy Wall Street encampments leave just a few major “occupations” still going on around the U.S. But activists are already
changing tactics and warning of a winter of discontent, with rallies and marches every week. The Occupy Wall Street camps may bloom again in the spring, organizers said, and next summer could bring huge demonstrations at the Republi-
can and Democratic national conventions, when the whole world is watching. But for now they are promoting dozens of smaller actions, such as picketing the president in New York and staging sitins at homes marked for foreclosure.
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1&2 BEDROOM apartments, stove & refrigerator furnished. Deposit & no pets. (937)773-9498.
CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom. Senior approved. No pets. $450 (937)778-0524 HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE
2 BEDROOM, 410 West Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets, $515, (937)418-8912
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2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675.
2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 & 2.5 bath. (937)335-7176 www.1troy.com
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NEWLY DECORATED 2 bedroom apartment, Troy. Water, sewage, trash paid. (937)778-1993 or (937)238-2560.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL Every new move in on or before December 30th, 2011 will receive $50 gift card
TERRACE RIDGE APARTMENTS
Troy Now accepting applications. Senior/ Disabled/ Handicapped Independent Living. Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms. Amenities include stove, refrigerator, A/C. Deposit and rent based on income. Call (937)335-6950 TTY (216)472-1884 EHO
Now leasing to 62 & older! IN PIQUA, 5 rooms & bath, first floor, washer/ dryer hookup, $400, (937)773-2829 after 2pm.
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LOST: puppy, Shephard mix, mostly black with tan, and white, green camouflage collar, vicinity of Hetzler Rd. (937)773-8606
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Jerry Stichter Broker Associate of Garden Gate Realty (937)335-6758 www.stichterauctions.com
JIM TAYLOR – TROY FORD & JOE JOHNSON CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES – SHOP EQUIPMENT – INVENTORY REDUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION Located at 2950 Stone Circle Drive, Troy, Ohio North of Troy Ford and South of Joe Johnson just off Co Rd 25A, Troy, Ohio.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011 • 11AM
AUTOMOBILES, ACCESSORIES, SHOP EQUIPMENT, RIDING LAWN MOWERS, SNAPPER LE 19” KEY SWITCH SNOW BLOW, ELECTRIC MOBILE SCOOTER, MISC ITEMS TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. $50 fee + bank charges and $19 charge for returned checks plus subject to prosecution! REFRESHMENTS NOTE: “Building contents from used car dealership.” Joe Johnson and Jim Taylor are cleaning up storages and offering this one time sale for reduction. Check www.auctionzip.com under Larry Lavender for photos and details.
OWNER: JOE JOHNSON & JIM TAYLOR AUCTIONEER
Larry L. Lavender
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875-0153 698-6135 MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY
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NICE FURNITURE: Excellent mahogany & teak dining room table w/ 2 bds, 8 chrs, china cabinet & server; nice lamp & coffee tables; antique walnut lamp table; La-Z-Boy light burgundy recliner w/ brass tacking & beige recliner; beige single cushion loveseat/hide-a-bed w/ large ottoman; Berne floral & fruit uph couch; teal uph couch; library table/desk; decorator rugs; 2 Massop Dutch oil on canvas paintings; ornate crystal chandelier; etc. APPLIANCES, PATIO FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES: Regulator clock; 1917 bugle; brass bell trophy; sword w/elephant handle; lg brass keys; brass hods & bucket; jade & gem stone miniature tree; ivory chess set & table; 6 Lladro figurines; pr of Asian water carriers; excellent crystal; Miami-Erie Canal Lock #15 by Geo. Crown; etc. HH GOODS & GARAGE ITEMS. NOTE: Having sold their home & moving to smaller quarters, the Finks are offering a nice selection. Please plan to attend. Details at www.stichterauctions.com
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Gutters • Doors • Remodel
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DIRECTIONS: Co. Rd. 25-A North of Piqua to E. Miami Shelby Rd. Go East to sale location.
1999 Pontiac Bonneville with 115,000 miles
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Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration
LOCATION: 16455 E. Miami Shelby Rd., Piqua, Ohio 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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2355 Wapakoneta Ave (across from Carriage Hill Apts.), Saturday, 9am-1pm. INSIDE SALE! Lots of NEW items & stocking stuffers! Bar lights, large selection hand tools, new Christmas lights, electrical & plumbing items, dining tables, men's & women's 1X-3X clothing.
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PIQUA, 2112 Wilshire Drive in Deerfield, Friday and Saturday, 9am-6pm, furniture, antiques, household items, and new Christmas items. LARGE INDOOR ESTATE SALE.
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PIQUA, 313 Broadway, 2 bedroom, downstairs, includes stove & refrigerator, no pets, $400, (937)418-8912.
PIQUA, 414 S Main, large 2 bedroom, stove refrigerator $400 monthly, (937)418-8912
PIQUA, 439 Adams Street, downstairs 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, stove, no pets, $450, (937)418-8912.
TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 & $525 month. $200 Deposit Special! (937)673-1821
TROY, 509-1/2 East Main. Large, clean 1 bedroom upstairs, most appliances, near downtown. $450 month + utilities, deposit, possible monthly lease. (937)207-7306. TROY area, 2 bedroom townhouses, 1-1/2 bath, furnished appliances, W/D hookup, A/C, No dogs $475. (937)339-6776.
WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $475 month, Lease by 12-15, FREE GIFTCARD, (937)216-4233.
315 Condos for Rent
LOVELY TROY, 2 bedroom condo, 1.5 bath, private parking, washer/ dryer hook-up. Appliances. $575. (937)335-5440
320 Houses for Rent
2 BEDROOM trailer at Stillwater Beach Campground. $350. (937)473-5563
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. PIQUA, 2935 Delaware Circle, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, No pets, $880 monthly, 1 year lease, (937)778-0524
PIQUA, 520 Miami Street, small 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, central air, $550, (937)418-8912. TROY, Troy-Sidney Rd, 3 bedrooms, $700 monthly plus electric, newly remodeled, hardwood/ carpet floors, heated tile, oak trim, central air (937)524-2061
560 Home Furnishings
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, with Lighted bookcases, excellent condition, dark oak color, will deliver within Sidney, asking $1,000. Call (937)492-0494
LIFT CHAIR, electric, gently used 6 months, soft khaki upholstery, push button control, $299. (937)778-1183 for further details.
POOL TABLE, Slate 44x88, oak pedestal legs, leather pockets, slate bed with accessories. $500. (937)339-0460 leave message and phone number. TELEVISION, 36" Toshiba, picture in picture. Includes stand. $200. (937)778-0906
570 Lawn and Garden
RIDING MOWER, John Deere. Like new, with cover and 2 wheel rider trailer, with self propelled push mower and attached leaf sweeper. (937)335-3202
577 Miscellaneous
CHRISTMAS TREE, 9.5', slim. $75. (937)473-9833 Call after 2pm.
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CRIB, cradle, changing table, Pack-N-Play, basinet, Porta-Crib, saucer, playpen, car seat, blankets, clothes, gate, potty, tub, bears, more. (937)339-4233
SNOW THROWER, TroyBilt, 24" clearing path. 5.5hp, electric start. $450 cash. (937)778-8671
PLACE YOUR AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK 877-844-8385 OR ON THE WEB AT WWW.DAILYCALL.COM • PIQUA DAILY CALL 577 Miscellaneous
SPA Hot Springs Sovereign Spa. 6 adults, 230W, 50AMP, 335 Gallon. New retractable vinyl cover bought in September. $2550. (937)492-2443
WALKER, hospital table, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, glider rocker, tub grabbers, end table, microwave & toaster ovens, more. (937)339-4233
583 Pets and Supplies
CAT, female, gentle, 2 years old, gray and white, has shots and is spayed. Free to good home. (937)773-2329
HAVAMALT PUPPIES, Non shedding, hypo allergenic, designer puppies, beautiful colors, shots, family raised, 8 weeks old on December 23rd, taking deposits now, (937)526-3418 KITTENS, gorgeous! 3 months old. Tabbies, long haired and short haired. Charcoal and silver stripes. Friendly and litter trained, $10 each. (937)473-2122
MALTESE 6 months to 3 years, males and females $175-450 with papers also Yorkshire Terriers $400-$500 males and females young adults. Teacup Partipoodle, female $375 and a male $250. Cash only. (937)332-1370
MINIATURE PINSCHER puppies, vet checked, first shots, tails docked, dew claws removed, ready for Christmas. $200 each. (937)418-6575
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PIT BULLS. 3 blue nose Pit puppies. 2 grey females. 1 fawn (light tan male), blue eyes, 9 weeks old. UKC registered parents, shots, $500 OBO. (661)492-6625 moneyace99@yahoo.com
875 Storage
Indoor Storage Boats ......... $25 month Cars ............ $25 month Excellent facility (937)417-2508
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586 Sports and Recreation COLT 45 New Pistol. 80 miltype with holster and box. $800 cash plus proper ID. (937)339-1394
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890 Trucks 592 Wanted to Buy CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up. Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019 COSTUME JEWELRY, old, one piece or full jewelry box. Clean out mom's or grandma's. Paying top dollar. (937)773-5653
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2000 CHEVY S10 Extreme. Black, 130k miles. Fair condition. $3000 OBO. (937)538-0714
899 Wanted to Buy
18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861
Wanted junk cars and trucks. Cash paid and free pick-up. Just call (937)732-5424 www.wantedjunkers.com
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1986 WILDERNESS FLEETWOOD 29', stored inside, 4 new tires, everything works great! Large awning, excellent condition, like new! A must see!! Asking $3500. Call (937)418-3516
805 Auto 1999 CHEVY Tahoe, 2 tone grey, great condition, 4 wheel drive, leather seats, running boards, tow package, power windows/locks, rebuilt tranny, new parts. (402)340-0509 1999 DODGE F100 van, Half ton, very good running condition, $1300. (937)362-4769 2001 LINCOLN Towncar, all power, 80,500 miles, excellent condition, I am retiring from driving. $6500. No reasonable offer refused. (937)667-2616.
925 Legal Notices
1999 BUICK CENTURY
CSBG PROPOSAL The proposed 2012/13 Community Services Block Grant is on file for public review and written comment from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, in the Miami County CAC Office at 1695 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy, Ohio. The final draft will be presented at a public hearing at 8:00 a.m. on December 12th, 2011, at the CAC Office, 1695 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy, Ohio. The public is invited to make comments. 11/30, 12/1-2011 2239494
AWESOME DEAL!!! Only 110,500 miles. 3100 motor. All electric. A/C. Runs great! Very clean inside and out. Good gas mileage. NICE CAR!! $4500. (937)726-5605 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT GREAT condition. 80,000 miles- mostly highway, recently detailed inside and out. Non-smoker and no accidents. All scheduled maintenance performed, $12,500. Call (937)773-2694 ask for Jennie
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Coach Nolan is retiring after 28 years at Troy High School. We will be printing a tabloid section dedicated to him and his career on December 22, 2011. Take the time to send Coach Nolan off with a special memory, thank you or well wishing.
325 Mobile Homes for Rent
NEAR BRADFORD in country 3 bedroom trailer, $350. Also 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375. (937)417-7111, (937)448-2974
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Timothy Wells #78, Class of 1992
November 11, 2010
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Love, Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa and Grandma
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4 UNIT Apartment Building on Wayne Street, Troy. Single bedroom, non-smoking, no pets. 5 car detached garage. Clearing 8% plus priced to sell. (937)603-7529, 8am-5pm
Coach, I can only hope that what I learned from you, I can teach my own sons: hard work, dedication and teamwork.
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Your Name: __________________________________________________________ 510 Appliances
REFRIGERATOR, 26.0 cu. ft. Frigidaire side by side, black, ice and water dispenser, 3 years old. $500 or best offer. (937)773-4419
REFRIGERATOR, Samsung RF265AA (25.8 cu. ft.), bottom freezer, French door, like new. All white, very clean, adjustable glass shelves. French style doors are great and freezer is huge! Must sell. $450 kristinegrangaard@yahoo.com. (408)483-9539.
545 Firewood/Fuel
FIREWOOD, $125 a core pick up, $150 a core delivered, $175 a core delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237
FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756.
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will air four games from the state football championships this weekend. On Friday, the D-V championship game between Coldwater and Kirkland will air at 10:30 a.m., with kickoff at 11 a.m. Later on Friday the D-II title game between Trotwood-Madison and Avon will air at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the D-VI title game between Marion Local and Buckeye Central will air at 10:30 a.m., with kickoff at 11 a.m. Later Saturday, Cleveland St. Ignatius and Pickerington Central will play in the Division I championship game. Air time is 6:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7 p.m. Along with the webcasts, numerous stories and photos on the website will capture the weekend’s action. The early season basketball schedule gets underway next week. On Dec. 6, the Tippecanoe boys will visit Garbry Gymnasium to play Piqua, with a 7:15 p.m. airtime. On Dec. 9, Troy boys visit Sidney in GWOC North action, with airtime set for 7:45 p.m. On Dec. 10, Newton boys will make the trip north to play Lehman Catholic, with a 7:45 p.m. airtime.
INSIDE ■ OSU dominates Duke in men’s basketball, page 15. ■ Bucc wrestlers ready for season, page 16.
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Plenty to be excited about Piqua hosts Wapak Friday BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com It might surprise you to hear the excitement that surrounds the Piqua boys basketball program heading into Friday’s home opener with Wapakoneta, with the Indians having just two wins in their last 56 games. But, it is hard not to be excited by the enthuiasm first-year coach Heath Butler brings to the program. “Everyone is excited,” Butler said. “I no the kids have had some adversity the last couple years. But, our goal is to have program that will put people in the seats. This is a good team. People inside and outside the program know that. “We are ready to get the season started. I know some staff are planning a tailgate party. Everybody is excited.” Butler expects a strong challenge from Wapak on Friday. “They only graduated four guys off last year’s team,” he said. “They are very athletic. They have a 6-5 guy who can shoot the ball and a 6-1 guy who can shoot the ball. They got off to a little bit of a late start because of the football
Boys Weekend Hoop Schedule FRIDAY Wapakoneta at Piqua Russia boys at Houston Bradford at Ansonia TC North at Miami East Mississinawa at Newton Versailles at Greenville SATURDAY Lehman at Delphos SJ Houston at Bradford Northwestern at Miami East Troy Christian at Newton
playoffs.” Butler expects Wapak to be patient. “They will run the Princeton offense that everybody seems to be going to,” he said. “They will get after it on defense.” Something Butler expects Piqua to do as well. “What we are going to do is take away what the other team wants to do,” he said. “Then, both teams will make adjustements. In an even matchup, it comes down to who makes the best adjustments.” Piqua, like Wapakoneta, a trememdous has amount of experience from last year, including all five starters. Along with that, Butler sees a lot of versatility. “We are not huge, but
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Trae Honeycutt and Piqua will be shooting to win the season opener for the first See PIQUA/Page 16 time in four years Friday night, when Wapakoneta visits.
■ Basketball
PIQUA SWIMMING & DIVING BOYS ROSTER: Robert Merle-Bim, Jaron Cantrell, Michael Compton, Griffen Jennings, Mac Mohr, Grady Stewart, Logan Walters, Zach Zimpher. GIRLS ROSTER: Brandi Baker, Courtney Benson, Emma Kiefer, Sarah Palmer, Carmell Rigola, Ellie Ryan, Hannah Ryan, Ayrie Schwartzengraber, Cecily Stewart, Katie Stewart, Hannah Strevell. KEY RETURNER: Zach Zimpher (two-time GWOC North diving champion. KEY ADDITION: Emma Kiefer (two-time state placer). KEY LOSSES: Amanda Seas (GWOC finalist in two events), Danielle Hery (GWOC North diving champion)
Lady Indians drop opener The Piqua seventh grade girls basketball team dropped its opening game of the season, losing to Vandalia-Smith 56-17. Reagan Bowen had seven points and five rebounds to lead Piqua. The Lady Indians will host Troy tonight.
SCHEDULE Dec. 2, at Trotwood-Madison Dec. 9, at Troy Dec. 10, GREENVILLE Jan. 7, at Sidney Invitational Jan. 14, at Southwest District Meet Jan. 15, at Southwest District Meet Jan. 20, at Lehman Jan. 28, at GWOC Jan. 29, at GWOC Feb. 4, at Carroll Invitational Feb. 10, at D-I Sectional (boys only) Feb. 11, at D-I Sectional (girls only).
PIQUA SCORING Curtner 2, Booker 2, Spradlin 2, Clark 2, Bowen 7, Hall 2.
■ 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. Go to piquasports.com to get an in stock order form.
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Two-time state placer Emma Kiefer will be swimming for Piqua this year.
STUMPER
Ready to have fun
How many Q: times was
Kiefer to swim for Piqua
Browns long snapper Ryan Pontbriand selected for the Pro Bowl?
BY ROB KISER Call Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com
A:
Twice
QUOTED "I wasn't focused on each of their guys. I was trying not to lose by 30." —Mike Krzyzewski on an 85-63 loss to Ohio State
Emma Kiefer has already proven she can swim with the best in the state. Now, she is ready to have some fun. Kiefer, a junior who transferred from Lehman Catholic to Piqua this year, is a two-time state placer in Division II, finishing sixth the last two years in the 100 backstroke. But, she is taking a little different approach this year.
“I have been doing this for 12 years,” Kiefer said about competitive swimming. “The last two years have been pretty stressful. “Sports are supposed to be fun, so I decided to have fun with the sport.” Kiefer admits she isn’t sure exactly what to expect with the new approach, especially making the move up to Division I. “I would like to get to state,” she said. “But, I know it will be tough. This year is definitely going to be different. “It is the first time I haven’t swum for a Y (YMCA) team.”
Kiefer recorded a time of 57.86 in the prelims at state in the 100 backstroke last year. She also finished 19th at state in the 200 individual medley as a freshman. Now, she is just looking forward to having fun. “I am really excited and can’t wait to get started,” Kiefer said. “My coaches and teammates have all been very supportive. “They understand what I want to do. I am looking forward to the GWOC meet. That should be competitive.” And for Kiefer, a lot of fun.
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BOYS ROSTER: Brad Anderson, Brandon Deraudrevil, Jacob Ganger, Zach Gephart, Zac Heater, Shawn Hess, Josh Homer, Levi Homer, Kenny Lyons, Denny Poling, Erik Quinter, Lee Small, Alex Thobe, Jonathan Wirt. GIRLS ROSTER: Michaelia Baker, Arian Braun, Shae Doll, Haley Huebner, Jasmine Hummel, Kaili Ingle, Brooke Kiefer, Alexis Klopfenstein, Mandy Kuhn, Maria Kulp, Rhomda Lemons, Alaina Mikolajewski, Layne Patrizio, Hayley Ryan, Olivia Smith, Natalie Thobe, Brenda Welch, Emily Wenrick. KEY RETURNERS: Lee Small (173.9 Avg), Levi Homer (169.8), Hayley Ryan (173.0), Shae Doll (163.5). KEY LOSSES: Kayla Miller (192.9, fifth in the state tournament), Haley Kiser (175.6), Tyler Kiefer (192.3, District Qualifier). SCHEDULE Dec. 2, WEST LIBERTY-SALEM Dec. 7, at Fairmont Dec. 9, at Springboro Dec. 13, BEAVERCREEK Dec. 15, at Wayne Dec. 17, at Team USA Dec. 20, at Lebanon Dec. 28, at Xenia Jan. 3, at Northmont Jan. 6, at Vandalia-Butler Jan. 7, at Buckeye Classic Jan. 10, SIDNEY Jan. 13, at Bearcat Jan. 16, at Baker Bash Jan. 17, TROY Jan. 18, at Trotwood-Madison Jan, 24, VANDALIA-BUTLER Jan. 27, at Sidney Feb. 2, at Troy Feb. 7, TROTWOOD-MADISON Feb. 11, at GWOC (girls only) Feb. 12, at GWOC (boys only) Feb. 17, at Sectional (boys only) Feb. 18, at Sectional (girls only)
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Duke no match for Ohio State Buckeyes cruise to 85-63 win in matchup of top-five teams COLUMBUS (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about an Ohio State player and almost chuckled. "I wasn't focused on each of their guys," he said. "I was trying not to lose by 30." It was that kind of night for the third-ranked Blue Devils. Jared Sullinger scored 21 points and three teammates were close behind as No. 2 Ohio State roared out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back in rolling to an 85-63 victory Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Buckeyes fans chanted "overrated" at the Blue Devils in the final minute. star LeBron NBA James had a front-row seat for the rout, but he was booed loudly when he walked to his courtside seat with Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade. That was about the only time the fans expressed any dissatisfaction with anything on the court. "This basketball team is special," Sullinger said. The Buckeyes (7-0) never trailed, weathering a Duke rally in the first half and then leading by 20 for most of the second half. "Sometimes you just get your butt kicked," said Krzyzewski, who said his young team appeared tired. Austin Rivers had 22 points and Mason Plumlee 16 for the Blue Devils (71), coming off wins over ranked opponents Michigan and Kansas in their previous two games. William Buford scored 20, Deshaun Thomas 18 and Aaron Craft 17 for the Buckeyes, who gave the Big Ten a 4-2 edge in the conference matchups. Craft also had eight assists and five rebounds and was a terror on defense. Few would have expected such a lopsided result. Duke came in with a record of 11-1 in ACC/Big
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Ohio State’s Aaron Craft drives against Duke’s Seth Curry Tuesday night at Value City Arena. Ten games and had beaten its last five Big Ten opponents — including conference bullies Michigan State and Michigan already this season. The Blue Devils had also won their last four games in which both teams were ranked in the top five. The Buckeyes led by 24 with 15 minutes left after Craft banked in a 3 — he laughed after it clanked in. The Blue Devils responded with a 7-0 run to get as close as 58-41 but Ohio State continued to control the paint. Sullinger was fouled and
hit two foul shots, then powered up a shot off the backboard for a 66-43 lead shortly before clock trouble allowed both teams to take a breather with 8:42 remaining. On consecutive possessions, Ohio State got a dunk by Sullinger and a 3 by Craft thanks to around-the-horn passing that found an open player. "We were taking great shots," Craft said of the Buckeyes, who shot 59 percent from the field and made 8 of 14 3-pointers. "It all started with Jared inside. That just opens everything else up."
It was a festive, rockconcert sort of a capacity crowd of 18,809 at Value City Arena for the game, which was billed as the biggest nonconference home game ever for Ohio State. One female student held up a sign meant for Sullinger that said, "Jared, will you marry me?" When Rivers — the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers — had a turnover, the Ohio State student section chanted, "Daddy's boy! Daddy's boy!" The first half was a
shocker, with Ohio State setting the pace early, shrugging aside a Duke comeback and then pulling away for a gaping 47-28 lead at the break as Buford and Thomas each had 13 points. "I was sort of the X factor," Thomas said with a grin. The Buckeyes ran off the first 11 points — five by Craft and four by Buford — while Duke's younger players appeared nervous and tentative. "They just jumped on us from the beginning," Plumlee said. "We weren't ready to play."
After Plumlee ended the cold start with a shot over Sullinger 4 minutes in, the Blue Devils regained their balance as Rivers and Seth Curry took turns beating the Buckeyes off the dribble for layups. Plumlee's reverse dunk — the crowd howled that he traveled — cut Ohio State's lead to 18-17 at the 9:50 mark. But just that quickly, the Buckeyes — who won their 29th in a row at home — streaked away again. After Buford made two foul shots, Sullinger hit a leaner off glass and Plumlee protested his second foul, with the Buckeyes sophomore completing the three-point play. Substitute guard Jordan Sibert went high over the rim to tip in a miss before Buford scored in tranthen sition. Thomas tossed in a half-hook from the left baseline to cap a 10-0 run that made it 2817. During that spell and beyond, the Buckeyes scored on eight consecutive possessions. When Craft hit a 14-foot jumper off a kickback pass from Sullinger at the 5:38 mark, it was 34-21. The lead never dropped below double digits again. The Buckeyes, typically a mild-mannered team on the boards, won the rebound battle (33-27) and outscored the Blue Devils 15-0 at one point on second-chance points. It was Duke's second game in Columbus. In the only other meeting in Ohio's capital city, the Blue Devils won 94-89 in double overtime on Dec. 30, 1964, at old St. John Arena. The Blue Devils had won their last 35 games in November, dating to a 7362 loss to Marquette in 2006. But not tonight. "I've had my butt kicked before," Krzyzewski said. "We've kicked some butt. Tonight my butt's sore."
Piqua girls lose to Butler Slow start dooms Indians M. CAMPBELL N. CAMPBELL CHRISTIAN
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Campbells take top honors D-V, VI All-Ohio football teams released COLUMBUS — It has been quite a week for the Campbell family in Versailles. Megan Campbell is playing for the University of Dayton volleyball team against Kentucky in the
NCAA tournament today. On Wednesday, her younger bothers Nick and Mitchell were named to the Division V All-Ohio football team, heading up the local selections. Nick, a sophomore
quarterback, was the Southwest District Player of the Year, while Mitchell, a senior, was his favorite target at receiver. They led to Versailles back to the playoffs. Named special mention
were Sam Christian and Darren Clark of Covington and Michael Fellers of Miami East. In Division VI, Lehman’s Andrew Gilardi was named to the third team as punter.
VANDALIA — The with six points. Piqua will host Bethel Piqua girls basketball team got off to a slow start Saturday night in nonand lost to Vandalia-But- conference action. ler 59-27 Wednesday in Piqua (27) BOXSCORE the GWOC North opener Katie Allen 1-0-2, Kelsey Deal 2-1-5, Christy Graves 2-0-4, Maddie Hilleary 1-1for both teams. 3, Hannah Mowery 2-0-6, Tasha Potts 2-1Shelby Vogler 0-2-2. Totals: 10-5-27. The Lady Indians fell 5, Vandalia-Butler (59) behind 19-2 after the Witney Barfknecht 1-0-3, Tierney Black 2-1-5, Julie Duren 3-1-8, Ashley McCray 1opening quarter. 1-3, Emily Mowbray 9-0-22, Autumn Ratliff Piqua trailed 28-11 at 1-0-2, Danyelle Ratliff 0-2-2, Alyssa Ryerse halftime and 47-20 after 1-0-2, Mallory Trentman 1-2-4, Gina Warmouth 4-0-8. Totals: 23-7-59. three quarters. 3-point field goals — Piqua: Mowery Emily Mowbray scored (2). Vandalia-Butler: Barfknecht, Duren, Mowbray (4). a game-high 22 points to Score By Quarters Piqua 2 11 20 27 lead Vandalia-Butler. 19 28 47 59 Hannah Mowery paced Vandalia-Butler Records: Piqua 0-2 (0-1), Vandalia-Buta balanced Piqua attack ler 2-0 (1-0).
Red Sox find veteran manager in Valentine Will bring discipline, structure to Boston BOSTON (AP) — Players eating fried chicken and drinking beer in the clubhouse during games. If it didn't bother Bobby Valentine as a baseball lifer, it would certainly offend his sensibilities as a self-proclaimed gourmet chef. "He won't let that happen. There's no way he's going to let that happen," said Tommy Lasorda, Valentine's manager in the minor leagues and a mentor who encouraged him to try for the Red Sox job.
"There's times — in all phases of life — when you've got to kick them in the (rear) when they need it, and there's times when you need to hug them if they need it. Your livelihood depends on those guys. You've got to have them in the right frame of mind, to be loyal to the organization, to put forth all the effort that they have." Boston announced Valentine as its new manager Wednesday, and he will be introduced by the Red Sox at a Fenway Park news conference on Thursday evening. The 61-year-old replaces Terry Francona,
who left after eight years in which he guided the Red Sox to two World Series titles but also the biggest September collapse in baseball history. The first job for the former Mets and Rangers manager: reversing a culture in which players ate takeout fried chicken and drank beer in the clubhouse during games instead of sitting on the bench with their teammates. "You give loyalty, you'll get it back. You give love, you'll get it back," Lasorda said Wednesday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "And
that's the way it has to be." At a news conference the day he formally interviewed for the job, Valentine said he learned a lot about discipline while managing in Japan. Although the players there are more respectful of authority and less likely to step out of line, he said, they also appreciated having clearly defined rules so they knew the limits. "Discipline is not 30 whacks with a whip these days," Valentine said. "I think everyone likes discipline. I think everyone likes structure. Everyone likes to be acknowledged
when they do things properly. Discipline and rules and things like that — it's just about right and wrong." Francona admitted he lost his players near the end of a tenure during which he counted on them to police themselves and never said anything negative about them in public. When Valentine was in New York, he did not hesitate to criticize his players and bickered with them, his boss and the media. Former Mets general manager Omar Minaya said Valentine is every bit a players' manager but one who insists on ac-
countability. "Bobby is not going to be the guy who's cracking the whip. I can tell you that right now," said Minaya, who was in the Rangers and Mets front offices when Valentine managed there. "He's going to be a players' manager, but he's going to command respect. ... I think what Bobby's going to try to do is demand that players be professional." The Red Sox topped the AL East for much of the summer and had a ninegame lead in the wild-card race that they squandered by going 7-20 in September.
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Buccs coming off another strong season State placer Deeter returns COVIINGTON — Covington is coming off another very successful season where they finished 11th in the State Tournament and 20-7 in dual meets — their third consecutive season of 20 or more victories. Along the way, Covington earned solid victories over Carlisle, Urbana, Celina and Troy, and won their fifth consecutive championship at the Covington Duals. They finished second at the Versailles and Troy Invitationals, third out of 20 teams at one of the toughest sectional tournaments in the state, and qualified six wrestlers to Districts. The Buccs finished with two state placers – An-
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The Covington wrestling team includes front row (left to right): Dustin Freeman, Matt Carder, Bryton Lear, D.J. Jennings, Alex Fries, Brock Smith. Second row: Gage Looker, Garrett Shafer, A.J. Ouellette, Jake Sowers, Cole Smith. Third row: coach Tom Barbee, Justin Daniel, Kyler Deeter, Ben Miller, Brian Olson, Jordan Wolfe, assistant coach Eric Vanderhorst.
COVINGTON SCHEDULE Dec. 6, OAKWOOD Dec. 9, at Northeastern Invitational Dec. 10, at Northeastern Invitational Dec. 17, at Versailles Invitational Dec. 21, MECHANICSBURG/BROOKVILLE Dec. 29, at GMVWA Dec. 30, at GMVWA Jan. 7, at Troy Invitational Jan. 11, at Miami East/Tippecanoe/Troy Jan. 19, at Coldwater Jan. 27 at LCC Invitational Jan. 28, at LCC Invitational Feb. 2, at Versailles Feb. 11, COVINGTON DUALS Feb. 17, at Lehman D-III Sectional Feb. 18, at Lehman D-III Sectional
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State placer Kyler Deeter returns for the Covington wrestling team.
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drew DeHart and Kyler Deeter – and a state alternate in Tyler Tebbe. The Buccs lost five strong wrestlers to graduation – four-time stateplacer DeHart who will continue wrestling at the Division 1 level at Duke University, state-alternate Tebbe, district qualifiers Sam Angle and Brandon Flora, and Zach Shilt – all who combined for 453 individual wins over their careers. Despite this loss, the
team returns some talented athletes, including a state-placer, three district qualifiers and seven returning lettermen. The Buccs, who have no seniors on the team, will be led by juniors Deeter, Bryton Lear, Gage Looker, Brian Olson, Brock Smith and Jake Sowers. Deeter became just the second Covington sophomore to place at state, while Olson and Smith are returning district qualifiers. Lear and Sow-
ers are returning lettermen. The sophomore class includes Justin Daniel, Dustin Freeman, Alex Fries, D.J. Jennings, A.J. Ouellette, Garrett Shafer and Jordan Wolfe. Daniel and Ouellette are returning lettermen, while Freeman, Shafer and Wolfe are new to the team. Rounding out the roster are freshmen Matt Carder, Ben Miller and Cole Smith. The Buccs look forward to competing with the mix of Division 1, II and III teams that are on their schedule. Covington returns to the challenging GMVWA Holiday tournament and will also compete in the Northeastern, Versailles, Troy and Lima Central Catholic (LCC) Invitationals. The LCC tournament — a bracket tournament featuring 36 Division 3 schools — is new to the Buccs’ schedule. Covington will once again square off with some of the top dual meet teams in the western part of the state, including Mechanicsburg, Brookville, Coldwater, Troy, Oakwood and Versailles. Additionally, the JV team will also wrestler a very competitive schedule. Covington has home meets with Oakwood, Brookville and Mechanicsburg and will once again host the Covington Duals tournament – which includes their Cross County Conference rivals, along with Lehman – where they hope to defend the first-place finishes they’ve claimed the past five years. The Buccs will again travel to Lehman high school for the D-III sectional tournament — whose participants have proven to be the most successful among all divisions in Ohio at the state tournament over the past several years.
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