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American Profile inside today’s Call This week’s edition features a story on the rebirth of Appalachia’s chestnut trees.

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Piqua firefighters work a house fire at 715 Walker St. on Saturday.

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PIQUA — Piqua firefighters were called to a house fire at 715 Walker St. around 3 p.m. Saturday.

Police officers arrived on the scene minutes after the call and forced entry into the two-family structure to insure everyone was out of the home.

They found no one inside but reported heavy smoke throughout the structure.

Firefighters from all three shifts were called in to fight the blaze that began in the basement and spread throughout the dwelling. It took firefighters more than two hours to extinguish the blaze.

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Covington Fire Department supplied mutual aide at the fire scene and a Covington medic unit stood by at the Piqua fire station to render assistance in the event of additional squad runs.

The American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to two families who were displaced by the fire, a female on the lower floor who is also the property owner and a family of four who lived in the upper half of the building.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation but it is believed that the fire started in the area of the furnace.

Damage is listed at $53,000 to the structure and $26,000 to contents.

There were no injuries to either occupants or firefighters.

(Left) Children watch as Santa Claus arrives in Piqua during the Christmas parade on Sat-

PIQUA — The annual Piqua High School Show Choir quarter auction will be held Thursday at the Piqua High School Commons.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the auction starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $2. Items to bid on range in value from $20$100.

The public is invited to come out, have fun, and support The Company.

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(Inset) Parade grand marshal and founder of Mission: Vets to D.C. Glen Devers waves to spectators during the Christmas parade through downtown Piqua on Saturday afternoon.

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Easy Éclair Dessert recipe takes top prize at cooking contest

BY MELODY VALLIEU Staff Writer vallieu@tdnpublishing.com PIQUA — An easy-to-make and eat - dessert took the grand prize at the 2011 Troy Daily News/Piqua Daily Call Cooking Contest on Saturday at the Upper Valley Career Center.

Casstown resident Lori Nickell walked away with a prize pack fit for a chef with the Easy Éclair Dessert recipe she had found in a Jell-O cookbook some time ago.

“I was surprised,” Nickell said of hearing her name called as the top prize winner. “I was sitting there eating my cookie, and I was like ‘What?’ I was in shock.”

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PIQUA — In a classic example of what goes around comes around,Wilder Intermediate School educator Beth Sullenberger had her life turned around when she was in 6th grade, and now, she is a 6th grade teacher.

Sullenberger grew up in Euclid, and graduated from Euclid High School in 1974. She was a member of the Humanities Club, and she was involved in the arts and the school plays. She would have

PIQUA —Second readings of several ordinances will begin Tuesday’s commission meeting in regards to minimum wage increases for certain municipal employees, insurance updates, appropriations and bonds.

New business will open with more citywide improvement resolutions that will cover the final legislation to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the U.S. 36 reconstruction project. This project consists of new pavement reconstruction, sidewalks, curbs, storm and sanitary sewer, water line and pavement markings that will extend from the intersection of Spring and Ash streets up to the west side of the bridge crossing over the Miami River.

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Nickell, who prefers baking over cooking, said she loves to make cookies and cakes – especially ice cream cakes – which are a favorite with her co-workers at Systemax in Fletcher.

Nickell said the recipe is relatively simple – and delicious, according to the judges, which included newspaper employees and Piqua City School lunchroom staffers Terry Meyer and Alisha Hare.

“It’s really easy to make,” she said. “With everyone being so busy, it’s something you can make without spending hours in the kitchen.”

Beth Sullenberger works on a project with students in her classroom last week.

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Pearl Harbor

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ABOUT NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEBRANCE DAY National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941, entering America into WWII. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day. It is a tradition to fly the U.S. Flag at half-staff until sunset.

Hawaii Date of Statehood – Aug. 21, 1959 Nickname – The Aloha State Hawaii is made up of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii. Undersea volcanoes created the islands. Hawaii is very isolated. It is 2,390 miles from California and 3,850 miles from Japan.

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cruisers, nine oilers, two battleships, and 11 destroyers.

The attack killed 2,403 U.S. personnel, including 68 civilians, and destroyed or damaged 19 U.S. Naval ships, including 8 battleships. The four aircraft carriers of the U.S. Pacific fleet were out to sea on a practice maneuver. The Japanese were unable to locate them and were forced to return home with the U.S. carrier fleet intact.

The battleship USS Arizona remains sunken in Pearl Harbor with its crew onboard. Half of the dead at Pearl Harbor were on the Arizona. A United States flag flies above the sunken battleship, which serves as a memorial to all Americans who died in the attack.

Dorie Miller, a steward on the USS West Virginia, distinguished himself by courageous conduct and devotion to duty during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

He first assisted his mortally wounded captain and then manned a machine gun, which he was not accustomed to operating, successfully destroying two Japanese air-

destruction — the act of destroying

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craft. He was the first African American awarded the Navy Cross, the service’s highest award, for his actions during the attack.

The Japanese lost 29 aircraft and 5 midget submarines in the attack. One Japanese soldier was taken prisoner and 129 Japanese soldiers were killed. Out of all the Japanese ships that participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor only one, the Ushio, survived until the end of the war. It was surrendered to the U.S. at Yokosuka Naval Base. When Admiral Yamamoto learned that his forces had not destroyed the U.S. aircraft carriers or completely destroyed the U.S. fleet, he feared that the United States, with its enormous industrial potential, would soon recover and fight back.

The United States did recover — and quicker than Yamamoto could have imagined. After only six months, the U.S. carrier fleet dealt a decisive blow to Yamamoto’s navy in June 1942 at the battle of Midway, sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers. This U.S. victory marked the height of Japanese expansion in the Pacific.

From your history book, choose a historic event and report on it, using the inverted pyramid style of writing.

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On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since early 1941, the U.S. had been supplying Great Britain in its fight against the Nazis. It had also been pressuring Japan to halt its military expansion in Asia and the Pacific. With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. could no longer avoid an active fight. On December 8, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt asked Congress for and received a declaration of war against Japan. On December 11, Germany and Italy, allied with Japan, declared war on the U.S. The United States had entered World War II. Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto planned the Pearl Harbor attack. Two things inspired Yamamoto’s Pearl Harbor idea: a prophetic book and a historic attack. The book was The Great Pacific War, written in 1925 by Hector Bywater, a British naval authority. It was a realistic account of a clash between the United States and Japan that begins with the Japanese destruction of the U.S. fleet and proceeds to a Japanese attack on Guam and the Philippines. When Britain’s Royal Air Force successfully attacked the Italian fleet at Taranto on November 11, 1940, Yamamoto was convinced that Bywater’s fiction could become reality.

On December 6, 1941, the U.S. intercepted a Japanese message that inquired about ship movements and berthing positions at Pearl Harbor. The cryptologist gave the message to her superior who said he would get back to her on Monday, December 8. On Sunday, December 7, a radar operator on Oahu saw a large group of airplanes on his screen heading toward the island. He called his superior who told him it was probably a group of U.S. B-17 bombers and not to worry about it.

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began at 7:55 that morning. The entire attack took only one hour and 15 minutes.

Captain Mitsuo Fuchida sent the code message, “Tora, Tora, Tora,” to the Japanese fleet after flying over Oahu to indicate the Americans had been caught by surprise.

The Japanese planned to give the U.S. A declaration of war the moment the attack began so they would not violate the first article of the Hague Convention in 1907, but the message was delayed and not relayed to U.S. officials in Washington until the attack was already in progress.

The Japanese strike force consisted of 353 aircraft launched from four heavy carriers. These included 40 torpedo planes, 103 level bombers, 131 dive-bombers, and 79 fighters. The attack also consisted of two heavy cruisers, 35 submarines, two light

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Facts on Pearl Harbor On December 7, 1941, before many Americans were even awake, the Japanese Navy struck the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor with a surprising and deadly

attack. There are many facts on Pearl Harbor that will be brought to light in this article.

Twelve facts on Pearl Harbor: 1. Pearl Harbor is a United States naval base

located west of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii.

2. It was the attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II. 3. Due to the fact that

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it was a Sunday morning, many of the soldiers were sleeping and were completely unaware of the catastrophe that was soon to be upon them all.

4. The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan was supposed to be a preventive attack used to scare the United States from interfering with Japans' plan to wage war against Britain, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Although this was a very good strategic victory for the Japanese, they used huge amounts of resources for this one attack.

5. There were two waves of planes that attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.

The first arrived at 7:55 a.m. and consisted of 183 planes. The second wave arrived almost an hour later with 167 planes. There were very few soldiers ready to fight on cue, thus the damage and devastation was quite severe.

6. In all, the Japanese sank or damaged 188 aircraft, eight U.S. Navy battleships, three destroyers, three cruisers, and one minelayer.

The damage caused to the Japanese navy was very small, Only 29 aircraft out of 350 were destroyed.

7. There were 2,403 people killed, 68 of those were civilians. 1,178 were wounded.

8. There had been a declaration of war sent to the United States by the Japanese before the attack even happened, but the United States thought that it was an ending to negotiations.

This mistake proved deadly.

9. The Four U.S. Navy battleships that were destroyed were the USS Arizona, the USS Nevada, the USS Oklahoma, and the USS West Virginia.

10. The Japanese thought that the battleships were the primary source of the United States strength, but they failed to realize that the aircraft carriers and submarines would be sufficient enough to stop them in the end.

11. Although the Empire of Japan caused huge amounts of damage to the United States, there were still many members in Congress that did not want to go to war, and felt the need was quite small.

However, this did not stop the United States from declaring war with Japan the very next day.

12. Lastly, one of the main reasons that the attack on Pearl Harbor did not succeed was because this very attack helped spur the Americans onward and proved to be a huge rallying point for the troublesome days, months, and years that lay ahead.

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Success Continued from page 1 Nickell said she learned her way around the kitchen by watching and helping her mom and grandma, whom she considers talented.

She s a i d during the holidays, she always brings a sweet treat to family NICKELL events, having brought a Pumpkin Fluff recipe to her Thanksgiving gathering this year.

Winners also were named in each of six categories during the event.

They also were recognized with prizes donated by local businesses. They include: • Kids in the Kitchen – Chocolate C h i p Cookie Pie, Brock Workman of Troy • Baker’s Best – White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake, Michelle Collett of Piqua • Meat Lovers – Barbecue Chip Chicken – Deb VanDine of Sidney • Holiday Favorites – Zucchini P a n cakes, Donna Giblin of Troy

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Obituaries •Appetizers and Starters – Peanut Butter Cheese Ball, Kay Mangen of Versailles • Pastabilities – Parmesan Pasta w i t h Grilled Chicken and Mushrooms, Susan Behm of Troy.

During the event, culinary students from the Upper Valley Career Center offered demonstrations along with Ruben Pelayo, owner of the El Sombrero restaurants of Troy and Piqua.

All guests received a goody bag of donated items and door prizes were awarded during the event.

For the 2012 contest, organizers have planned a yet-to-be-named bake off, which will include categories such as Cakes/Cupcakes for Taste, Cakes/Cupcakes for DecoPies, ration, Cookies/Brownies and Candy. Recipes will be accepted throughout the year, beginning in January, and reminders will be posted in the newspapers during holidays – Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, etc. – to remind the community to send in their recipes to the Piqua Daily Call at editoThe rial@dailycall.com.

2012 contest will then be held again in December.

Barbara L. Dankworth

Lyndel “Lyn” L. Belcher CELINA — Lyndel “Lyn” L. Belcher, 46 of 6715 Hillside Ct., Celina, passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, a t Miami Va l l e y Hospital, following an automob i l e a c c i - BELCHER dent.

He was born July 1, 1965, to Hal and Sharon Belcher.

(Neumeyer) They both survive in Celina. He married Janet M. Purpus on Sept. 7, 1991. She preceded him in death on March 10, 1994.

Mr. Belcher is also survived by children: Benjamin, Celina, Dustin and Lexi, both of Anna, sister and brother Lisa and Rob Albers of Minster, Eric and Janet Belcher of Minster, grandparents Elster and June Belcher.

He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic

Church, Montezuma, and was a high school CCD teacher at Coldwater and an OHSAA basketball official. He was a former CYO. CCD teacher and active at “Down at the Farm” at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and a former CCD teacher and Lector at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville. He was employed as a store manager in Piqua for Sherwin Williams.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, with the Rev. Rick Nieberding presiding. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 - 9:45 Thursday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Burial will be at St. Augustine Cemetery.

The family requests donations be made to his children’s educational fund through Minster Bank. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.

Bernard “Bud” Jermiah Plunkett FLETCHER — Bernard “Bud” Jermiah Plunkett, 90, of Fletcher, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. Born July 19, 1921, in Miami County, he was the son of the late Jerry and Emma (Elifritz) Plunkett.

Mr. Plunkett is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, four sisters and four brothers preceded him in death: Mary Plunkett Gustin, Alice Plunkett Muckleroy, Jean Plunkett Dock, Betty Plunkett Wilt, and Millard,

Robert, Frank and Jesse Plunkett.

He attended Brown Local School and he was engaged in farming and carpentry.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon at the Wednesday Suber-Shively Funeral Home, 201 W. Main Street, Fletcher, with the funeral service at noon with the Reverend Fred Peterson of the Spring Creek Baptist Church, Piqua presiding.

Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery.

Condolences to the family may be sent to shivelyfuneralhomes.com

Judy Rose, left, and Ruben Pelayo — from El Sombrero restaurants in Troy and Piqua — demonstrate how to make chicken carnitas Saturday during the FAIRFIELD — Betty 2011 Troy Daily News/Piqua Daily Call Cooking Con- Lynn Chandler, 44, fortest at the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua. merly of Zanesville and Troy, died at 9:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Camelot Lake in Fairfield. She was born Dec. 31, 1966, in Troy, to the late Homer Chandler.

Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Cynthia Chandler of Troy; 3 sisters: Tammy Chandler of Piqua, Angela Goldshot of Troy and Victoria Gambrel of Greenville; uncle and aunt, Walter JIM DAVIS/STAFF PHOTO and Betty Price of Quincy and several nieces and Upper Valley Career Center Culinary Arts student nephews.

Cayley Silverthorn, left, demonstrates a technique for Betty was preceded in making decorative fruit sculptures for Jeanne Scott death by her father and Jean Painter.

Homer Chandler and

brother, Homer Allen Chandler.

She attended the Starlight Programs of Muskingum County in Zanesville for several years.

Betty also attended the Sunny Spot I and II in Fairfield.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, at FisherCheney Funeral Home, Troy. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Casstown Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com

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Betty Lynn Chandler

PIQUA — Barbara L. Dankworth, 77, of 1047 Boone St., Piqua, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Upper Va l l e y Medical C e n t e r.

She was b o r n May 28, 1934, in Piqua, to the late J a y DANKWORTH a n d Helen (Lachet) Ward.

Survivors include her former husband, William Dankworth Sr. of Piqua; four sons, Douglas (Kiyoko) Dankworth of Lavonia, Mich., William Jr. (Kim) Dankworth of Maineville, James Dankworth, Matthew (Robin) Dankworth all of Piqua; four daughters, Gail (Rick) Denning of Sidney, Lori (Lance) Lamphar of Piqua, Angie (Tom) Thornton of Sidney, Melissa (Charles) Millard of Cincinnati; seventeen Jeffrey grandchildren, Dankworth, Jackie (Mike) Bertke, Lindsay (J.R.) Maldonado, Eric and Andrew Lamphar, Rebecca, Travis Thornton, Alex (Michelle) Millard, Abbey, Patrick, Christopher, Ian, and Andy Millard, Tony (Rebekah) Denning, Tim and Michael Denning, Nicci Bevington; and six

great-grandchildren, Joseph Bertke, Jacob Maldonado, Victoria, Christian, Lily, and Katie Denning. She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Mrs. Dankworth was a of Piqua graduate Catholic High School, a loving mother, and worked as the Activities Director for Piqua Manor Nursing Home for over thirty-three years. She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and a faithful participant with the St. Clare Chapel. In addition to her family she enjoyed gardening, walking and reading. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Martin Fox as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 4 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Betty Marie Burkett PIQUA — Betty Marie Burkett, 87, of Piqua, died at 5:48 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Greenville on March 4, 1924, to the l a t e E a r l O r a a n d Essie (Brenn e r ) Rein.

On Oct. 8, 1941, BURKETT i n Lockington, she married Charles T. Burkett. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2011.

Betty is survived by son and daughter-in-law Charles S. and Karen Burkett of Piqua; daughter and son-in-law Jane and Bob Henderson of Piqua; daughter-in-law Marsha Burkett of Piqua; seven

grandchildren: Lisa M Higgins, Thomas J. Burkett, Toby Burkett, Reece A. Woodruff, Peggy S. Staugler, Stacey M. Windle and Lana J. Boles, and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by daughter Dixie Sweat; son Thomas “Tom” Burkett; two great-granddaughters Barbara Sweat and Erica Burkett; and brother Robert Rein.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 or Hospice of Miami County P.O. Box 502 Troy, Ohio 45373.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.

Death notices PIQUA — Diane L. Walker, 52, of 324 Wilson Ave., Piqua, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at her residence.

Private arrangements for the family are being provided through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.

Excellence liked to involve herself in many other activities while she was in school, but she needed to work. “I spent many hours working to save money for college,” she said. “I worked for seven years at Richmond Restaurant, a Greek restaurant in Euclid.”

“I did not like math until the 6th grade,” she said. “I didn’t understand math, but my teacher Mr.Waldren worked with me after school, and suddenly, everything started to make sense.” She also credits her 4th grade teacher Miss Baxter with being creative and making learning fun. “I thought if these people could help me, then, I could do the same and help others,” Sullenberger said.

“That is when I decided to become a teacher.”

After high school, she entered Bowling Green State University to major in Special Education.“I visited BG because they have a very good education program,” she said.“I knew right away it was a good fit for me.” She earned her bachelor’s de-

gree in elementary education and special education in 1978. Later, she received a master’s degree in educational leadership from Wright State University.

Her first teaching position was at Favorite Hill School, teaching 5th and 6th grades with learning issues. This lasted eight years. Next, she spent a year at Staunton, and after that building closed, she went back to Favorite Hill for a year. Sullenberger then transferred to Wilder to teach 7th and 8th graders with learning disabilities and when the district realigned the buildings after the new junior high opened, she switched to 6th grade science at Wilder.

She uses a variety of lessons to keep her sixthgraders interested and engaged in science and technology. “We make crystal gardens, mummify apples and build bridges with different materials,” she said. Using a set of Dell Notebooks has allowed her students to do individual research on a wide variety of topics such as rocks, min-

erals, and Discovery Education Virtual Labs. “We have a Survivor Show type project among the 6th grade homerooms, and they have weekly and monthly challenges with the winning ‘tribe’ rewarded with a yearend Challenge Day and picnic. These challenges encourage friendly competition and get students to problem solve and work cooperatively in a group setting. The students get very excited over the challenges.”

“My sixth-graders are interesting to teach,” Sullenberger said. “They are at an age where they are not sure where they fit in. They are not little kids any more, and they are too cool for some things, but they still like stickers and will do the chicken dance in the gym.”

She cites the efforts of the Wilder staff for creating a successful learning environment for all the students.

“We work well together and help each other. Everyone shares ideas and gets along with each other. It is an amazing staff. And I wouldn’t trade them for the world.”

Sullenberger has been recognized for her excellence as a teacher on the local, state, and national levels. She was named the Piqua City Schools Teacher of the Year in 1993. She was given the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award by the state of Ohio.

Mr. Walter was a former state Superintendent for Ohio. Sullenberger received the Golden Apple Achievement Award from the state, also. She was recognized nationally as a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar in 2002.

Away from school, Sullenberger has had a variety of part-time jobs. She has worked for JTPA in Troy, a job training program for 15-

18 year-olds. She has worked at the concession stand at the Piqua Municipal Pool for seven summers.

She worked at a nursery one summer and has held jobs at stores in the Piqua Centre Mall. All these jobs have one way or another shaped the person that she is today and have provided

her with a wide variety of skills that she continues to use on a daily basis.

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Students from Bennett Intermediate School help the Piqua Area United Way celebrate the posting of $469,578, which represents 82 percent of the $565,000 goal. From the left, Elizabeth Swiger, Michael Schubert and Principal Dan Hake. If you wish to take advantage of end-of-the-year giving, it is never too late to donate to the good work the United Way does in the community. Send your donation to the Piqua Area United Way, P.O. Box 631, Piqua, OH 45356.

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Age: 11 Birthdate: Dec. 5, 2000 Parents: Andy and Julie Monnin of Piqua Grandparents: Vern gift-giving list for an additional fee in and Jane Monnin of Covorder to save you time during this busy ington and Virginia and the late Jack McKeever of time of the year.

Urbana The artist will be personalizing ornaments for those who purchase an ornament in support of the Troy Historical Society on Friday, Dec. 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Local History Library.

Grace Monnin The Local History Library is the home of the Troy Historical Society is open Monday and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays COVINGTON — Covington junior class parents are and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invited to attend a meeting to discuss and plan 2012 Saturdays from 9-1 p.m. For more in- after-prom activities. The meeting will be held at 7:30 formation, contact Troy Historical Soci- p.m. Monday in the high school library. For more inety, by phone at 339-5900 or e-mail the formation, call Dave or Mindy Tobias at 473-3944 or Kevin or Kim Rindler at 473-2705. All junior class parsociety at tths@frontier.com . ents are invited to attend.

New 2011 ornaments offered TROY — Two new 2011 traditional glass “Hometown Holiday Ornament” designs are being offered as a fundraiser for the Troy Historical Society, featuring hand painted evening winter scenes of the “Holiday Tree On The Square ” or the historic “The Miami County Powerhouse” by Miami County artist, Karen Purke.

The sale of the ornaments will support the Troy Historical Society, a nonprofit founded in 1965, with the goal to preserve the history of Troy and the local Miami County area.

The hand painted ornaments that sell for $15 each are all one of a kind “folk style” paintings on an premium quality, Victorian blue, glass ornament 3 1/4 inches in diameter, featuring a cream colored silk hanging ribbon,

packaged in tissue paper and enclosed in a white gift box ready for you to wrap or use for holiday decorating.

Previously issued “Hometown Holiday Ornament” designs featuring, “The Eldean Covered Bridge” and “The Miami County Courthouse” are available in limited quantities.

Those wishing to support the Society with the purchase of ornaments may stop by and purchase or pick up an order form at The Local History Library located at 100 West Main St. in historic downtown Troy. Visit the Troy Historical Society website at www.thetroyhistoricalsociety.org and print a copy of the online order form and return your order to the Troy Historical Society for processing. Ornaments can be shipped directly to friends or relatives on your

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A second new resolution will be a declaration of intent to vacate a public right-of-way on Bassett and Statler avenues with the remaining resolutions of the evening discussing the city’s power system.

This will include retaining services of the Cooperative Response Call Center, continued membership to the American Municipal Power, retaining the services ofSawvel and Associates for consulting and engineering services for the power system and further maintenance on the city’s #9 gas turbine. The final resolution of the evening will be the authorization to purchase fuel oil on the open and spot market for the turbines.

A second reading on temporary, seasonal and part-time city minimum wage employees will see a 30 cent increase in compliance with the state’s mini-

mum wage rate requirement from $7.40 to $7.70 an hour starting at the first of the year.

While wages may increase city employees will fortunately see contributions levels to their health insurance plans remaining the same for the new year as 2011.

Commission will also give a second reading to the issuance and sale of bonds for the construction costs of sidewalks, curbs and gutters on Broadway in 2010 with another reading on the 2012 appropriations.

Commission meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the commission chamber on the second floor of the Government Municipal Complex.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Meeting agendas are available both online at www.piquaoh.org and at the complex.

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BY SHANNON MCCAFFREY ATLANTA (AP) —A defiant Herman Cain suspended his faltering bid for the Republican presidential nomination Saturday amid a drumbeat of sexual misconduct allegations against him,throwing his staunchly conservative supporters up for grabs with just one month to go before the lead-off caucuses in Iowa.

Cain condemned the accusations as “false and unproven” but said they had been hurtful to his family, particularly his wife, Gloria, and were drowning out his ability to deliver his message.His wife stood behind him on the stage,smiling and waving as the crowd chanted her name.

“So as of today,with a lot of prayer and soul-searching,I am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distractions and the continued hurt caused on me and my family,” a tired-looking Cain told about 400 supporters.

Cain’s announcement came five days after anAtlanta-area woman, Ginger White, claimed she and Cain had an affair for more than a decade, a claim that followed several allegations of sexual harassment against the Georgia businessman.

“Now, I have made many mistakes in life. Everybody has.

I’ve made mistakes professionally,personally,as a candidate, in terms of how I run my campaign. And I take responsibility for the mistakes I’ve made, and I have been the very first to own up to any mistakes I’ve made,” he said.

But Cain intoned: “I am at peace with my God. I am at peace with my wife.And she is at peace with me.”

White’s attorney said in a statement after the announcement that Cain had disparaged his client and should apologize. Cain had called her a“troubledAtlanta businesswoman” whom he had tried to help.

“We continue to encourage Mr. Cain to retract these statements and apologize for the way he has characterized these women in the media,”Edward Buckley said.Cain’s campaign had no immediate response.

Cain’s announcement provides a new twist in what has already been a volatile Republican race.

Cain said he would offer an endorsement, and his former rivals were quick to issue statements on Saturday praising his conservative ideals and grassroots appeal.

At a tea party rally in Staten Island,Gingrich praised Cain for bringing optimism and big ideas to the race.

“He had the courage to launch the 9-9-9 plan, which, whether you liked it or disliked it, was a big idea and started to elevate the debate toward big solutions and not the usual nitpicking, consultant-driven negativity,” Gingrich said. He was referring to Cain’s catchy but controversial plan to scrap the current tax code for a 9 percent tax on personal and corporate income as well as a new 9 percent national sales tax.

Some disappointed Cain supporters were clearly in search of a candidate on Saturday following his withdrawal.

“I don’t know where I will go now,”Janet Edwards,52,said following Cain’s announcement.“I guess I have to start looking at the rest of them.”

Cain told supporters he planned to continue his efforts to influence Washington and announced “Plan B” — what he called a grassroots effort to return government to the people.

“I am not going to be silenced, and I am not going away.

And therefore, as of today, Plan B,” he said.

Plan B includes formation ofTheCainSolutions.com,which he described as a grassroots effort to bring government back to the people. It would also continue to push his signature 99-9 plan.

Cain’s announcement was a remarkable turnabout for a man that just weeks ago vaulted out of nowhere to the top of the GOP field,propelled by a populist,outsider appeal and his tax overhaul plan.

Saturday’s event was a bizarre piece of political theater even for a campaign that has seemed to thrive on defying convention.

Cain marked the end of his bid at what was supposed to be the grand opening of his new campaign headquarters in Atlanta. Minutes before he took the stage to pull the plug,aides and supporters took to the podium to urge attendees to vote for Cain and travel to early voting states to rev up support for his bid.

“Join the Cain train,” David McCleary, Cain’s Georgia director, urged the audience.

Volunteers had been up through the night preparing the former flooring warehouse to open as the new hub of Cain’s early-state outreach. He marveled at rising from a childhood in Atlanta marked by segregated water fountains and poverty to what he called “the final four” of the presidential contest.

The former Godfather’s Pizza chief executive, who has never held elective office, rose just weeks ago to lead the Republican race.But he fumbled policy questions,leaving some to wonder whether he was ready for the presidency. Then it was revealed at the end of October that the National Restaurant Association had 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 and continued to do so Saturday.

Polls suggest his popularity had suffered. A Des Moines Register poll released Friday showed Cain’s support plunging, with backing from 8 percent of Republican caucus goers in Iowa, compared with 23 percent a month ago.

Shannon McCaffrey covers politics for The Associated Press.

Commentary

Despite surge, peril all around for Gingrich I

with the old stories about s there any more dangerhis character, mainly the ous position in politics fact that he has been marthan being the surging ried three times. On that front-runner in the Republiscore, Gingrich appears to can presidential race? be making real progress; a Michele Bachmann, Rick focus group conducted after Perry and Herman Cain the Family Leader forum have all been in that seat, found that Gingrich had and all have fallen out. Now, BYRON YORK done particularly well it’s Newt Gingrich’s turn, Columnist among social conservative and the former House women. speaker, for all his new popGingrich Supporting ularity, is in an extremely would be new territory for social conserperilous place.

Here’s the problem. There are new re- vative groups that have never endorsed a ports coming out every day about Gin- thrice-married candidate. But those grich’s efforts on behalf of Freddie Mac, groups are now wrestling with doing just the prescription drug entitlement and that.

“We believe in one man-one woman other big-government initiatives. Gingrich denies that any of it involved lob- marriage and lifetime commitments,” bying, but the news will likely not sit says Vander Plaats. “But we also remind well with limited-government conserva- people that the centerpiece of our faith is tives. At least for now, though, it’s not this thing called forgiveness and grace. clear what the ultimate effect will be be- … If we believe that a person is repencause it takes time for stories to sink in tant, if we believe that person is sincere, with the voters who will decide Gin- and if we believe a person is maturing in their faith, then we should forgive.” grich’s future.

Social conservatives who are inclined “I don’t think people have drawn a solid conclusion on those yet,” says to support Gingrich point out that he has prominent Iowa social conservative Bob presented himself as a more mature, Vander Plaats, president of the Family more faithful man for several years now Leader organization, which held a much- — so the new Gingrich is not part of watched presidential forum on Saturday. what is known in Iowa politics as a “road to Des Moines conversion.” But there’s no “It’s a little bit new.”

News may travel at the speed of Twit- doubt that some social conservatives will ter among political insiders, but it moves never get past Gingrich’s rocky personal much more slowly among voters who life; how many are among that number have other things to do with their lives. is still an open question.

So despite all the progress he has Add the conservative mistrust of much of the media, and you have a process in made — he’s now leading in the Realwhich allegations, once made, take a long ClearPolitics average of Iowa polls as time to be vetted and pass from voter to well as national surveys — Gingrich faces a tricky next few weeks. He not voter.

“A lot of people will skip over a head- only hasn’t fully convinced much-needed line and think that’s just another sensa- potential supporters of his new faithfultional story,” says Iowa Rep. Steve King, ness, he also has yet to feel the full efan influential figure in caucus politick- fects of new revelations about his ing. Instead, when there are stories activities as a Washington insider.

On the other hand, Gingrich remains about Gingrich lobbying, for example, voters will talk to their friends, and their the most formidable presence in Repubfriends to their other friends, and so lican debates and, given the falls of Bachforth. “Word of mouth will become more mann, Perry and Cain, and longshot effective in the next few weeks,” says nature of Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, there might be no one left to supplant King.

So recent revelations that in 2003 Gin- him in the role of main challenger to Mitt grich privately urged lawmakers to vote Romney. Either Santorum or Paul will for the prescription drug entitlement at a have a boomlet, or one of the fallen will time he was being paid by pharmaceuti- have to come back for another shot. Or cal companies haven’t yet made much of the race will come down to Gingrich vs. a mark. It’s not clear whether they will Romney — if Gingrich can avoid a fall of his own. or not.

The striking thing about Gingrich and Byron York is chief political corresponthe new revelations is that social conservatives have been hard at work dealing dent for The Washington Examiner.)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday accused the Democratic-controlled Senate of “political micromanagement” at the expense of national security after it approved legislation requiring military custody of suspected terrorists, even those captured within the U.S., and indefinite detention of some without trial.

In a statement, National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor renewed the White House threat of a presidential veto of the sweeping $662 billion defense bill that includes the far-reaching policy changes on how to handle suspected terrorists. The Senate voted 937 Thursday night for the legislation.

Vietor pointed out that counterterrorism experts from Republican and Democratic administrations had said the provisions would restrict the president’s authority in the fight against al-Qaida and jeopardize national security.

“By ignoring these nonpartisan recommendations, including the recommendations of the secretary of defense, the director of the FBI, the director of national intelligence and the attorney general, the Senate has engaged in political micromanagement at the expense of sensible national security policy,” he said.

The Senate bill must be reconciled with a Housepassed version in the closing days of the session. The administration opposes provisions in the House bill that would require military commissions for suspected terrorists and limit the president’s authority to transfer terrorist suspects from the U.S. naval facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to installations in the United States, even for trial. It also would make it difficult for the administration to move detainees to foreign countries.

Overall, the Senate bill would authorize money for military personnel, weapons systems, national security programs in the Energy Department, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. Reflecting a period of austerity and a winding down of decade-old conflicts, the bill is $27 billion less than President Barack Obama requested and $43 billion less than Congress gave the Pentagon this year.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MIAMI COUNTY — The following events are planned by the Miami County Park District for December: • Flute Music in the Park “The Touch of The Ice Queen,” Dec. 10. The Miami County Park District will have a flute walk on from 2-4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd., south of Tipp City. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft Native American flute music and tells stories.

Meet in the parking lot.

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Advice I find myself taking naps a lot and not wanting to socialize very much. I have to force myself to do things.

I have always said one of these days it’s going to start raining on me, and then it will be over. I don’t like this attitude and I’m a great believer in faith. Any suggestions?

— MALE READER IN THE U.S.A.

Brukner Nature Center plans December activities TROY — The following events are planned for December at Brukner Nature Center: • Winter Party for the Wildlife, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11 — Come join us for our annual Winter Party for the Wildlife.

Enjoy refreshments, make a treat for your wild friends and meet some of our newest wildlife ambassadors. Join a staff Naturalist for a special presentation featuring the eastern screech-owl and its amazing abilities to catch prey with sharp talons and to camouflage itself into a perfect broken tree branch. Admission is a gift for the wildlife ambassadors. Check out the wish list in this month’s newsletter or our ‘Wishes

MALE DEAR READER: I wish you had included your address and phone number because I would have contacted you personally.

The first thing to do is get a second opinion regarding your vision loss. If the diagnosis is confirmed, there are devices available that can help some sight-impaired people.

There are also programs to help you adjust to your vision loss and live an independent and full life.

But you should start now.

Some of the symptoms you describe could be signs of depression.

Please consult your physician about them.

With counseling and medication, the “rain” in your life could be reduced to a drizzle you can handle. And hang onto your faith because it will serve you well.

There are times when a partnership’s bidding methods are ideally suited to a particular deal, enabling them to get a far better result than might otherwise be expected. A case in point is this deal from the semifinal-round clash between two U.S. squads at the

1990 world team championship.

West was Ron Sukoneck, and East Russ Ekeblad. Sukoneck’s opening two-heart bid showed five or more hearts and four clubs with 11 to 15 highcard points. After North’s takeout double, Ekeblad jumped to four clubs, a “limit raise” in clubs that also implied shortness in hearts.

South, seduced by his 65-1-1 distribution, ventured four spades. This was passed around to Ekeblad, who made a well-judged double based primarily on his singleton heart and his good diamond holding behind dummy’s expected diamond strength. The defenders then extracted the maximum penalty.

Sukoneck began by

cashing the A-K of hearts.

Ekeblad discarded a low club on the second heart to encourage his partner to continue hearts. West followed instructions, and declarer ruffed the third heart with dummy’s ace.

South then cashed the diamond ace, ruffed a diamond and ruffed another heart with the spade king.

Declarer attempted to ruff another diamond with the seven, but Sukoneck overruffed with the eight and led a trump to East’s queen. Ekeblad then returned the diamond king, leaving declarer with another heart

and a club to lose for down three — minus 800 points.

The action — if it can be called that — was much more subdued at the other table. West opened with one heart, North overcalled with two diamonds, and everyone passed. Declarer went down three for a loss of 300 points, but since his teammates were plus 800 at the other table, the net result was a gain of 500 points, or 11 IMPs, for his team.

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east of Troy. If your dog is 0-5 years of age. Particinice and plays well with pants can socialize, play others, bring them to the and exercise during this park. Participants can walk. Be sure to dress for walk, talk and show off the weather.

• Mother Nature’s Pretheir dog while leisurely strolling down the trail school “Circle of the Sun,” with park naturalist Dec. 27. The Miami Spirit of Thunder (John County Park District will De Boer). Also, get your hold the Mother Nature’s dog’s photo taken with Pre-school program “CirSanta. Don’t miss this fun cle of the Sun” from 10–11 event! Please remember a.m. at Charleston Falls owners are responsible for Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, their dogs. Please clean- south of Tipp City. Chilup after your pet. Meet in dren 3-5 years old and an adult companion are inthe parking lot.

• Trailing Moms & vited to attend and enjoy Tots, Dec. 19. The Miami learning about where all County Park District will the animals have gone for have the Trailing Moms & the winter. There will be a Tots program on from 10 story and crafts. Please a.m. to 12 p.m. at dress for the weather. PreCharleston Falls Pre- register for the program serve, 2535 Ross Road, by sending an e-mail to for Wildlife’ tree located south of Tipp City. This register@miamicountyat the entrance to the program is for expectant parks.com or call (937) newly renovated ‘bird mothers, mothers and tots 667-1286, ext. 115. room’ for some great gift ideas.

Solve it • Winter Solstice Concert at Brukner Nature Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. Come celebrate the new season with wine, nature and song in the beautiful, candlelit HeiComplete the delberg Auditorium and grid so every row, enjoy songs of the season column and 3 x 3 with True Life Travelers, box contains which includes musicians every digit from Chris and Linda Tatarian 1 to 9 inclusively. (of Rum River Blend SATURDAY’S SOLUTION fame) who will be joined

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• Adult Exploration Hike, Dec. 6 and 20. The Miami County Park District will have an Adult Exploration Walk at 9 a.m. The walk will be at Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 State Route 185, north of Covington.

Join our naturalists as they head to explore nature.

• “Santa Clause Dogs” Dog Social, Dec. 18. The Miami County Park District will have its monthly Dog Social from 1-3 p.m. at Lost Creek Reserve, 2645 E. State Route 41,

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DEAR FULLY PRESENT: You could and should stage an intervention with your daughter. Aileen is neglecting her son. It’s a shame that before couples are allowed to conceive that they aren’t forced to take parenting classes. The time she spends on Facebook and texting is time she should be interacting with him.

Because she is so easily distracted, you and her father should declare your home to be a digitalfree zone unless your grandson is napping or in bed for the night. Consider making discussions with the boy’s pediatrician — and perhaps parenting classes — a condition of her staying in your home. She won’t like it, but it would be in your grandson’s best interests.

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Mom with texting addiction needs a slap in her facebook DEAR ABBY: I have heard of interventions for drug and alcohol addicts.

Could I stage one for my daughter “Aileen’s” addiction to texting on her cellphone and Facebook?

She and our grandson live with us because her marriage broke up. I am becoming the boy’s default mother because Aileen is constantly texting or spending hours on Facebook. She’ll say, “I have to send a quick message,” then reappear an hour later. By then, we have fed our grandson and changed his diaper.

When I try to discuss this with her, she says her work requires this constant communication, but I know it doesn’t.

There have been times when Aileen’s feelings have been hurt because her son doesn’t want to go someplace with her and prefers to stay with us instead. I suspect that he feels ignored when he’s with her because her thumb is constantly flying across her phone.

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Houston FCCLA members visit the headquarters of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. They are (l-r) Kayla Kemp, Terrie Powell, Dylan Sanchez and Adrian Mayse.

Houston teens attend FCCLA cluster meeting Students take part in training, visit CNN, Coca-Cola headquarters global headquarters of CNN. Another tour highlight was the visit to the world headquarters of CocaCola.

The students learned of how company founder John. S. Pemberton created the highly successful formula, and they had the chance to visit the company’s museum and collection of Coke memorabilia.

The students also learned that Coke has 450 products distributed worldwide, with 64 different flavors to accommodate the tastes of different cultures. Kamin noted that a couple of the students tasted all 64 flavors.

Kamin said the Houston FCCLA chapter presented a family movie night on Dec. 1 for Houston elementary students and their parents. Students have been issued tickets to watch “The Polar Express.”

The group also is developing a joint effort with the Houston FFA chapter members to help some area nursing home residents enjoy the holiday season.

CASSTOWN — Recently, Ohio FFA State President Jessica Shanahan came to visit the members of the Miami East FFA Chapter. She spent the day in their classroom teaching them about making a good first impression with Agriscience 1, the qualities of a good leader with Agriscience 2, and global opportunities with Agribusiness 1 and 2.

Shanahan is taking a year of leave from The Ohio State University where she is majoring in Agricultural Education and Agricultural Communications. She is a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and has earned her American FFA Degree. She will spend one year serving the members of the Ohio FFA Association via camps, conferences, and conventions.

The visit was a result of the “purchase” of Shanahan at the 2011 Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum Children’s Hospital Benefit Auction. The Miami East FFA Chapter made a donation to Children’s of Dayton and Shanahan conducted a chapter visit.

The FFA members at Miami East greatly appre-

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The deadline for these nominations is Dec. 31.

Forms and guidelines for nominations are available in the superintendent’s office or online at www.newton.k12.oh.us.

Eligible nominees would be current or former certified staff members, non-certified staff members, community members, board of education members and alumni of Newton School.

For more information, contact Newton School at 676-2002.

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HOUSTON — Members of a Houston High School organization recently completed a memorable trip. Students in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to attend the 2011 Cluster Meeting.

FCCLA members from Fort Loramie, Botkins, Minster and Arcanum joined them on the trek.

Houston High School representatives were Kayla Kemp, Terrie Powell, Adrian Mayse and Dylan Sanchez. Chapter adviser is Diane Kamin.

Members attended workshops on such topics as career preparation, college readiness training, developing student leadership and raising the bar for stronger families. The group also had the opportunity to listen to various speakers.

One of the speakers was mountain climber John Beede. He gave an inspirational talk about reaching for one’s goals.

The group had the opportunity to do some sightseeing in Atlanta.

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HOROSCOPE Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 Compensation previously denied you for past works could finally start flowing into your coffers in the year ahead.

Chances are this will include payment that you thought totally non-collectable and had written off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — It’s one of those unusual days when you could effortlessly get the recognition to which you’re entitled; it could include a material reward as well as applause.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — It pays to be a go-getter in any situation where there is something meaningful at stake. Assertiveness will bring you the desirable results you want and deserve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Appreciate the fact that you do have the power and necessary wherewithal to alter to your liking conditions that aren’t going your way. Enhance your advantages whenever you can.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Instead of attempting to do everything on your own, work in conjunction with others whenever you can. More goals can be achieved through the power of numbers than through solo efforts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Instead of waiting to be told what to do, you should take the initiative and do what you think best. You have a good eye for seeing what needs to be knocked off first in order to make your job easier.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — When someone in whom you’re interested starts looking your way, turn on the charm and do your best to be appealing. The impression you make will be a lasting one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Working on an assignment where there is plenty of room for reconstruction, be it of a product, method or system, can give you tremendous gratification.

Making needed improvements will come easily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Plenty of surprises may be in store for you concerning your one-on-one relationships. Those who usually aren’t too friendly will bend over backward to help you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A hobby or a sideline in which you’re interested has much greater potential for acceptance by the public than you may anticipate.

Check out some ways to cash in on what you have to offer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — There is a presence about you that adds spark and luster to the social gatherings you choose to grace with your presence.

Your charming personality isn’t likely to go unnoticed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Because you tend to look out for the welfare of others without being asked, Lady Luck is inclined to favor you in return.

It pays to have a considerate attitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — For whatever reason, better communication between you and a valued friend is possible, so if you need to tell your pal something without fear of misunderstanding, it’s the day to do it.

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105 Announcements HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, December 10, 2011.

9am-3pm. FREE ADMISSION. Second Baptist Church, 232 South Wayne Street, Piqua, OH Info.: (937)773-0619 Crafts, gifts, food, face painting, music.

125 Lost and Found LOST: Beagle mix, female, 1 year old, black, white and brown, vicinity Holfinger Rd., west Piqua.

Answers to Heidi.

(937)473-3304 LOST: Female Golden Retriever.

Dark red.

Named Maggie. Casstown area. REWARD! (937)371-5647 leave message LOST: puppy, Shephard mix, mostly black with tan, and white, green camouflage collar, vicinity of Hetzler Rd. (937)773-8606

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NURSE/ CERTIFIED MA Busy specialty office High volume. Excellent EMR & phone skills. 40 hrs F.T. Reply to: Dept. 259 c/o Troy Daily News 224 S Market Street Troy, OH 45373

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Piqua Manor is seeking team oriented, professional, caring Nursing Assistants to be a part of our team.

We offer: ✔Perfect Attendance Program ✔Weekend and Shift Differentials ✔FREE Meals ✔FREE Uniforms ✔401K Program ✔Affordable Health, Vision and Dental Insurances ✔Paid vacation, Double Time Pay for Holidays If interested, please stop by and fill out an application or call:

Piqua Manor 1840 West High St Piqua, OH 45356 Phone: (937)773-0040 EOE

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TOO MANY JOBS TO LIST! Need a full time job?

Jobs being filled in: • PIQUA • SIDNEY • GREENVILLE

MANUAL LATHE and MILL OPERATOR Needed for full time day shift. Experienced required. Must be able to read blueprints and work independently.

Pay based upon experience.

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SERVICE TECHS

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TravelCenters of America in Wapakoneta is now hiring experienced diesel mechanics and service techs. We offer flexible schedules with openings on all shifts.

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

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

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

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

1775 Bellefontaine St Wapakoneta, OH No phone calls please HOUSEKEEPER Troy family seeks full time experienced housekeeper. Includes complete cleaning of home and office, normal household duties, extensive ironing.

References and background check required.

Excellent salary and benefits. Apply in person at: 15 Industry Park Ct., Tipp City.

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

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

1 BEDROOM with Garage Starting at $595 Off Dorset in Troy (937)313-2153

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Ability to edit and troubleshoot programs Ability to read blueprints and familiar with GD & T

Competitive wage and benefit package including 401(k).

Send resume including salary history to: Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Attn: Ashley Overman 420 Third Street Piqua, OH 45356 FAX: (937)615-3561 EMAIL: aoverman@ cranepumps.com EOE/M/F/D/V

280 Transportation Drivers $1000 Sign on Bonus, Safety incentives, Benefits Package, Vacation Package After six months. OTR CDL-A 1 yr 888-560-9644

EVERS REALTY TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net 1&2 BEDROOM apartments, stove & refrigerator furnished. Deposit & no pets. (937)773-9498.

1320 FAIRFAX, 2 bedroom, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher provided, washer/ dryer hook-up, non-smoking environment, no pets. $460 month plus deposit, off street parking.

(937)441-3921 2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908 2 BEDROOM unfurnished apartment in Covington, $460 month plus utilities, (937)216-3488.

2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 & 2.5 bath.

(937)335-7176 www.1troy.com NEWLY DECORATED 2 bedroom apartment, Troy.

Water, sewage, trash paid.

(937)778-1993 or (937)238-2560.

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1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

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

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3 BEDROOM, Troy, new appliances, CA, carpet, kitchen cabinets, washer/dryer hook-up. $650 month, deposit, water & trash included. No pets.

Metro and LTO accepted.

(937)335-4633 CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom.

Senior approved. No pets. $450 (937)778-0524

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

Only $475 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Now Available Troy Crossing Apartments (937)313-2153

MCGOVERN RENTALS TROY

PIQUA, 1 or 2 bedroom, all utilities paid, $150 week plus deposit. Appliances furnished.

(937)418-1891

2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675.

PIQUA, 2 bedroom carpeted, in Parkridge, A/C, stove, fridge, $400 month, $400 deposit. NO PETS! Call (937)418-6056.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE

(937)335-1443

HOLIDAY SPECIAL Every new move in on or before December 30th, 2011 will receive $50 gift card

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

TERRACE RIDGE APARTMENTS

$200 Deposit Special!

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

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EHO Now leasing to 62 & older!

TROY, 2 bedroom townhouse, 845 N. Dorset.

1.5 baths, carport, appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, water, $585.

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Must be at least 18 years old, Valid DL. No Experience Necessary!

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BarryStaff (937)726-6909 or (937)381-0058 EOE

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Steel machining shop in need of full-time general laborer for first shift.

Hours are MondayFriday 7:30am - 4pm Please send resume/ application with references to: Dayton Superior Products 1370 Lytle Road Troy, OH 45373

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577 Miscellaneous

583 Pets and Supplies

TROY, 509-1/2 East Main. Large, clean 1 bedroom upstairs, most appliances, newer washer/dryer, near downtown. $450 month + utilities, deposit, possible monthly lease.

(937)207-7306.

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

CRIB, cradle, changing table, Pack-N-Play, basinet, Porta-Crib, saucer, playpen, car seat, blankets, clothes, gate, potty, tub, bears, more.

(937)339-4233

KITTENS, gorgeous! 3 months old. Tabbies, long haired and short haired.

Charcoal and silver stripes. Friendly and litter trained, $10 each.

(937)473-2122

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 FLETCHER, 75 North Walnut, 4/5 bedroom, $500 month, $500 deposit C/A, no pets, (937)335-8084.

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

FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756.

SEASONED FIREWOOD $165 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up.

Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

560 Home Furnishings ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, with Lighted bookcases, excellent condition, dark oak color, will deliver within Sidney, asking $1,000.

Call (937)492-0494 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.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011

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IN BRIEF ■ Football

Saine Sees Action

Marion Local wins D-VI title CANTON — The No. 4 Maria Stein Marion Local Flyers used a stellar offensive performance to soar CHAMBERS past the unranked Buckeye Central Bucks, 61-21, Saturday afternoon in the 2011 OHSAA Division VI football state championship at Canton Fawcett Stadium.

The Marion Local squad was led by its sophomore quarterback, Adam Bertke, who was responsible for 278 yards through the air on 14 for 19 pass attempts YOUNG and four touchdowns.

Norwayne gets past Kenton MASSILLON – Unranked Creston Norwayne scored with 31-seconds left to upset No. 1 ranked Kenton, 48-42, to win the 2011 OHSAA Division IV state football championship Saturday at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.

The state football title is Norwayne’s first in school history. The Bobcats finish the season 14-1, setting a school record for wins in a season.

With just under three minutes to go in the game, Norwayne senior quarterback Adam Wallace and the Bobcats began an 80yard touchdown drive capped off by a 31 yard Wallace throw to sophomore Kaleb Harris for the winning score.

In a hard fought, back and forth, title game there were six championship game records broken.

Wildcats coast to D-I title

PUMMILL

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Piqua sixth at Mount Vernon

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Brandon Saine helped Green Bay remain undefeated with a 38-35 win over the New York Giants Sunday. The former Piqua standout had six carries for 16 yards and four receptions for 29 yards.

Chambers, Pummill win MOUNT VERNON — The Piqua wrestling team opened the season with a sixth-place finish at the Mount Vernon Invitational Saturday.

“I really didn’t know what to expect,” Piqua coach Scott Kaye said. “We had so many new faces.

Overall, I think we did pretty well. We got off to a rough start, but as the day went on, with our experience in the upper weight classes, I thought we got stronger.”

The Indians were led by two champions.

Junior Tyler Chambers (152 pounds) went 5-0, with one close match.

“When last season ended, it seemed like Tyler was fighting himself,” Kaye said. “I was hoping I wouldn’t see that and I didn’t. We have worked really hard with Tyler on that. He got

through a tough match and kind of took over after that. There were five district qualifiers in his weight class.

“He had a strong day.

He finished second in the voting for the outstanding wreslter of the tournament.”

Senior Brandon Pummill won the 182-pound weight class, going 5-0.

“Brandon is a leader for us in the room,” Kaye said.

“Some times that can be tough and that showed the other day at the preview. He had a real good day.”

Pummill defeated Cody McGuire of Fredericktown 3-2 in the finals.

“That guy was a state qualifier,” Kaye said.

“Brandon got through some tough matches and in the finals, he did what See WRESTLING/Page 14

King-White paying dividends for Cavs Lehman boys win opener DELPHOS — The addition this season of Northmont transfer Solomon King-White paid immediate dividends for the Lehman boys basketball team as he led the Cavaliers to a victory over 60-58 Delphos Jefferson on the road Saturday.

The wins puts Lehman at 1-0 with Newton coming to town on Saturday night.

White hit five threepointers on his way to 23 points for the game, but

CANTON (AP) — The only thing that surprised Cleveland St. Ignatius coach Chuck Kyle about a record 11th Division I state championship was the ease with which the Wildcats bolted to a lead.

The opportunistic Wildcats (13-2) once again converted turnovers into points as Eric Williams passed for 297 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-13 win over Pickerington Central on Saturday night.

that was just the tip of the iceberg after he fell just shy of a triple-double.

He finished with 11 rebounds for a double-double, had eight steals, and also dished out five assists.

“He missed a lot around the rim early,” said Lehman head coach Isaiah Williams. “There was some nervousness, some jitters. But once he hit that first shot, he was fine.”

The Cavaliers domi-

See BOYS/Page 14

Confidence building ‘W’ Lady Indians cruise past Bethel 75-21

BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com

STUMPER

NFL Q: What team won the AFC North division title last year?

A:

Pittsburgh

QUOTED "Right now is our time. ... We already started our playoffs."

—James Farrior on the Steelers easy win Sunday

nated the first half, leading by 10 at the intermission.

But they found themselves in quite a battle in the second half.

The Wildcats cut the lead down to 45-42 after three periods, and overtook the Cavs at 48-47 early in the final period.

But a bucket by White put the Cavs back up for good, and Alex Baker followed that with a threepointer.

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Christy Graves drives to the basket Saturday night against Bethel.

It was just what the Piqua girls basketball team needed.

And the growing pains continued for an outmatched Bethel team Saturday night at Garbry Gymnasium.

The Lady Indians broke into the win column in impressive fashion with a 75-21 win over the Bees.

“We needed a confidence builder,” Piqua coach Rory Hoke, whose team was coming off two tough losses, said. “This was a good game to have before Trotwood-Madison.”

Christy Graves got the scoring started with two free throws, followed by a steal and layup to make it 4-0.

It was 10-0, before a

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Emily Mongaraz jumped got Bethel on the board.

Piqua led 15-5 after one quarter and increased the margin to 31-12 at halftime and 55-18 after three quarters.

And what pleased Hoke most was the way the Lady Indians scored.

First, it was a balanced attack.

While Graves led the way with 12 points, Maddie Hilleary, Shelby Vogler and Kelsey Deal all scored eight.

Imari Witten netted seven and Tasha Potts and Hannah Mowery each scored six.

“We just had a lot of people step up and scored tonight,” Hoke said. “That was good to see.”

And he liked the way Piqua attacked the basket.

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Rashard Mendenhall ran for two more and the Steelers used an explosive second quarter to crush error-prone Cincinnati.

"We're in it now," linebacker James Farrior said.

"Right now is our time. ...

We already started our playoffs."

It certainly looked like it as Pittsburgh (9-3) swept the season series from Cincinnati (7-5) for the second straight year to end any realistic hopes the Bengals have of winning the AFC North. tough," said "It's Cincinnati wide receiver A.J. Green, who caught an 11-yard touchdown pass but also committed a false start penalty that wiped out another score.

Boys Continued from page 13

BOXSCORE Lehman (60) Therron Goins 2-0-4, Alex Baker 5-0-12, Solomon King-White 7-4-23, Ben Thieman 3-1-7, Michael Jacob 3-0-6, Drew Westerheide 1-0-3, James Rego 2-1-5. Totals: 236-60.

Delphos Jefferson (58) Jettinghoff 7-2-18, Recker 1-0-2, Klinger 4-0-9, Dunlap 2-1-5, Thompson 2-3-7, George 4-2-12, Fitch 1-1-3, Stroh 0-2-2. Totals: 21-11-58.

3-point field goals — Lehman: KingWhite (5), Baker (2), Westerheide. Delphos Jefferson: Jettinghoff (2), George (2), Klinger.

Score By Quarters Lehman 19 33 45 60 DJ 13 23 42 58 Records: Lehman 1-0, Delphos Jefferson 0-2.

Reserve score: Lehman 64, DJ 33.

East boys start 2-0 CASSTOWN — The Miami East boys basketball team had little trouble with Northwestern Saturday night, winning 73-49 in non-conference action.

“I thought we played really well,” Miami East coach Allen Mack said.

“We were physical and aggressive and we got a lot of things done.”

Miami East forced 22 turnovers and now has 35 steals in two games.

Gunner Shirk scored 20 points, while Garrett Mitchell had 17 points and five steals.

Josh Snyder had 12 points and dished out six assists, while Bradley Coomes grabbed seven rebounds.

Miami East hosts National Trail Friday.

BOXSCORE Northwestern (49) Lough 7-3-17, Marton 5-0-14, Auckerman 3-2-8, Siemon 0-2-2, Paul 1-0-2, Philpot 1-0-2, Springs 1-0-2, McCorkle 1-02. Totals: 19-7-49.

Miami East (73) Gunner Shirk 8-2-20, Garrett Mitchell 57-17, Josh Snyder 3-6-12, Bradley Coomes 3-0-6, Luke Clark 1-2-5, Ross Snodgrass 2-0-5, Colton Bowling 2-0-4, Luke House 02-2, A.J. Hickman 0-2-2. Totals: 24-21-73.

3-point field goals — Northwestern: Marton (4). Miami East: Shirk (2), Clark, Snodgrass.

Score By Quarters Northwestern 10 26 33 49 Miami East 24 40 57 73 Records: Northwestern 0-1, Miami East 2-0.

Reserve score: Miami East 45, Northwestern 32.

Newton struggles PLEASANT HILL — The Newton boys basketball team got in a big hole early and never recovered in a 58-24 loss to Troy Christian Saturday night.

The Indians trailed 16-

3 after one quarter and 38-11 at halftime.

“We tried to run our basic offense all night and we just couldn’t get the ball down into our offense,” Newton coach Steve Fisher said. “We need to shore up some things defensively. We have some work to do.”

Gavin Alexander led Newton with eight points.

Indians host The Franklin Monroe Friday.

BOXSCORE Troy Christian (58) Jacob Grant 3-0-8, Grant Zawadzki 4-010, Spencer Thomas 4-1-11, Nathan Kirkpatrick 6-3-18, Christian Salazar 2-1-5, Nathaniel Boone 0-2-2, Scotty Scott 2-0-4.

Totals: 21-7-58.

Newton (24) Michael Unser 1-0-2, Daniel Vance 1-0-2, Jordan Hodges 1-4-6, Gavin Alexander 30-8, Cole Adams 1-0-2, David Brauer 1-0-2, Brandon Walters 1-0-2. Totals: 9-4-24.

3-point field goals — Troy Christian: Grant (2), Zawadzki (2), Thomas (2), Kirkpatrick (3). Newton: Alexander (2).

Score By Quarters Troy Christian 16 38 49 58 Newton 3 11 17 24 Records: Troy Christian 1-0, Newton 1-1.

Reserve score: Troy Christian 44, Newton 24.

Houston gets win BRADFORD — Houston evened its record at 11 with an easy 60-39 victory over Bradford in non-league boys basketball action here Saturday.

The Wildcats take their 1-1 mark to Botkins on Friday.

Houston didn’t pull away until the third quarter, leading just 27-19 at the half.

But it was 50-27 after three periods.

Jesse Phlipot had 20 to lead Houston, Adam Mullen added 12 and Jacob Braun 11.

Austin Sell and Alan Yount scored 12 points each for Bradford.

BOXSCORE Houston (60) Braun 3-4-11, Mullen 3-6-12, Ritchie 10-2, Clack 2-0-5, Ashe 2-0-4, Phlipot 7-620, Curl 1-3-5, Phipps 0-1-1. Totals: 19-20-60.

Bradford (39) Sell 5-2-12, Yount 5-2-12, Arnett 1-1-3, Wysong 1-0-2, Swabb 4-1-9, Rank 0-1-1.

Totals: 16-6-39.

3-point field goals — Houston: Braun, Clack.

Score By Quarters Houston 13 27 50 60 Bradford 11 19 27 39 Records: Houston 1-1, Bradford 0-2.

Reserve score: Houston 38, Bradford 18.

Rice broke loose for a CLEVELAND (AP) — Baltimore's lead had 67-yard run in the third The game had no busi- slipped on a slick field.

That's when Ray Rice quarter on the way to a ness being close, and sudcareer-high 204 yards as denly grew tight. ran wild.

the Ravens kept pace with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North by running roughshod.

Wrestling Continued from page 13 he needed to do.”

Senior Cody Hogston (195) finished third, while junior Cody Young (138) finished fourth.

“Cody (Hogston) had a real strong day,” Kaye said. “Cody (Young) just got caught in the matches he lost. But, even in those matches, he had a lot of good moves as well.”

A number of other Piqua wrestlers were able to place.

“One of the things is I think we are in better shape than most teams right now,” Kaye said. “I think that helps. We will have a JV match Thursday, where some more guys will wrestle, before we down to Edgewood Saturday.”

The JVs wrestle in a double-dual at Greenville Thursday, before the varsity wrestles in the Edgewood Inviational dual tournament Saturday.

East starts season SIDNEY — The Miami East wrestling team went 0-5 in the Sidney Duals Saturday, losing to Troy, Versailles, National Trail, Lima Bath and Sidney.

“I felt like we wrestled better as the day progressed,” Miami East coach Jason Sroufe said.

“With so many young kids, we had to get the jitters out. Some kids realized that they need to put forth some extra effort in the practice room.

“We had all of the highs and lows of having a young team today. I was happy with the effort.

There was no shortage of that. “ We just have a shortage of experience.”

Austin Seagraves (112 pounds) was 5-0 with three pins to lead the Vikings, while Austin Rush (132) was 4-1 with a pin and a tech fall.

East will wrestle at the Greenville Duals next Saturday.

Buccs JH opens WEST MILTON — The Covington junior high wrestling team put in a strong performance at the Milton Union Bulldog wrestling invitational on Saturday, finishing with 111 points for fifth place out of 12 teams.

The Buccs crowned three individual champions and five total placewinners.

At 128 pounds, Deron White brought home Covington’s first championship with a convincing 15-6 major decision in the finals after a hard-fought semifinal victory.

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Team scores: Lancaster 499, W. Branch 495, Mount Vernon 407, Loudonville 395, Reynoldsburg 354, Piqua 346, Johnstown Northridge 311, Delaware Hayes 302, Pickerington Central 301, Dublin Jerome 288, Fredericktown 218, Newark 179, Zanesville 73.

PIQUA RESULTS 106: Mike Clark — p. by Josh Transue (Dublin Jerome), 2:18; p. by Jake Adkins (Northridge), 3:20; p. Kris Tovar (Zanesville), :27; lost by tech. fall to Nathan Wolgomatt (Loudonville), 5:30.

113: Hunter Comstock — p. Travis Pidgeon (West Branch), 4:54; lost by maj. dec. to Tyler Hogue (Pickerington Central), 13-2; p. Kenneth Ford (Zanesville), 1:00; p. Ian McCoy (Zanesville), 3:39; p. Cameron Snyder (Fredericktown), 3:53.

120: Brent McLaughlin (Seventh Place) — p. by Alexander Slaughter (Reynoldsburg), :30; p. by Tim Stranger (Loudonville), :34; p. by Tyler Zeller (Mount Vernon), :39; p. by Matt Giffin (Fredricktown), 1:25; dec. Brandon Gist (Piqua), 70.

120: Brandon Gist (Eighth Place) — p.

by Mike Walker (Pickerington Central), 1:52; p. by Tyler Shauffhauser (West Branch), :33; p. by Matt Giffin (Fredricktown), 1:15; lost by forfeit to Tim Stranger (Loudonville); lost by dec. to Brent McLaughlin (Piqua), 7-0.

126: Trenton Dreer (Eighth Place) — p.

by Seth McCurdy (Delaware Hayes), 1:13; p. by Ben Barnhart-Sullivan (Lancaster), :33; p. by Creed Milner (Zanesville), :40; p.

by Lawrence Tackett (Reynoldsburg), :26; p. by Alex Viney (Pickerington Central), 3:04.

132: Alex Fiedler — p. by Shane Mulligan (Northridge), 1:15; p. by Logan Gibbs (Mount Vernon), :41; p. by Nick Beyer (Delaware Hayes), 3:59; p. by Andrew Spence (Pickerington Central), 1:36; lost by tech. fall to Kyle Hille (Zanesville), 2:55.

138: Cody Young (Fourth Place) — p.

Andrew Hoffman (Zanesville), 2:29; p.

Austin Palms (Fredericktwon), 1:27; p.

White went 3-0 overall with one pin.

Brandon Magee (160) earned the next title for the Buccs with a comefrom-behind victory by pin in the championship over a wrestler who defeated him last season.

Magee pinned his way through tournament, earning a 4-0 record with four pins.

Also pinning his way to a first-place finish was Buccaneer wrestler Ian Fries who went 3-0 with three pins overall in the 205weight class.

None of Fries’ bouts went into the second period.

Branden Robinson (104) fell just short of giving the Buccs’ a fourth champion.

He was tied with his opponent at the end of regulation during his championship bout and

Brandon Holloway Delaware Hayes, 2:38; p. by Tanner Miller (Lancaster), 5:32; p. by Mike Estock (West Branch), 2:38.

145: Tyler Ouhl — p. by Scott Deluse (Lancaster), 3:34; p. by Andrew Pearson (Dublin Jerome), 1:39; dec. Toby Cook (Delaware Hayes), 8-3; p. Colton Lybarger (Fredericktown), :28; p. Kemar Daley (Pickerington Central), 3:54.

152: Tyler Chambers (Champion) — p.

Jonah Diehl (Zanesville), 1:54; dec. Rob Mickey (Northridge) 9-6; won by maj. dec. over Jack Austin (Dublin Jerome), 13-3; p.

Kyle Beatty (Lancaster), 1:51; p. Lucas State (Mount Vernon), 1:12.

160: Desmine Griffis (Eighth Place) — lost by tech. fall to Kyle Harness (Dublin Jerome), 17-1; p. Ricky Cella (Northridge), 3:19; lost by dec. to Alex Gamble (Mount Vernon), 8-4; p. by Dan Pastorious (Newark), 3:37.

170: Brandon Cotrell (Sixth Place) — p. Joe Endicott (West Branch), 3:08; lost by maj. dec. to R.J. Funk (Lancaster), 11-1; p.

by John Waldrop (Newark), 1:41; p. Brandon Porter (Mount Vernon), 2:31; p. by Kyle Daniels (Mount Vernon), 2:15.

182: Brandon Pummill (Champion) — dec. Andrew Sierawski (Delaware Hayes), 15-10; p. Josh Moore (Newark), 1:44; p.

Joe Karlen (West Branch), 2:58; dec.

Matthew Lybarger (Mount Vernon), 5-2; dec. Cody McGuire (Fredericktown), 3-2.

182: Eion Hogston — p. by Cody McGuire (Fredericktown), 1:36; p. Tyler Phillips (Pickerington Central), 1:51; dec.

Alex Hood (Dublin Jerome), 7-4: p. Greg George (Zanesville), 1:41.

195: Cody Hogston (Third Place) — won by forfeit; p. Jeffrey Russell (Northridge), 1:25; p. Alec Marroni (Pickerington Central), :18; p. by Ryan Weber (Loudonville), 1:36; p. Cody Wooten (Delaware Hayes), :32.

285: Drew Durand (Sixth Place) — p.

Phillip Lee (Pickerington Central), 1:00; p.

by Logan Sharp (West Branch), 3:46; p. by Austin Cary (Loudonville), 1:08; p. Ethan Joliff (Newark), :43; lost by maj. dec. to Josh Neff (Fredericktown), 15-6.

lost an exciting bout in overtime, 3-5. Robinson went 3-1 overall with two pins.

Josh Sowers (92) was on his way to a third-place finish for Covington, but was unable to compete in his final bout since he reached his 5-match limit for the day.

Sowers finished in fourth-place with three pins and a 4-1 overall record.

Also competing and gaining valuable experience for the Buccs were Isaiah Brandon (80), Jacob Buchanan (86), Ross Bowman (98), Michael Cox (110), Tristan Francis (122), Dakota Zell (160) and Chandler Sampson (205).

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“Michael Jacob had all six of his points in the fourth quarter, and that was big,” said Williams. “I thought we went strong to the boards, but we have to learn to finsh better. They were crafty with their defenses, and sometimes we didn’t react quick enough.”

Baker finished with 12 for the Cavs, who got off over 70 shots in the game.

Lehman also outrebounded the Wildcats 3527. Jacob also had eight rebounds, and both Ben Thieman and James Rego had six rebounds.

“It was great to go on the road and get a win,” said Williams. “Any time you can do that, it’s a good night.”

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Lady Vikings outlast Aviators in overtime

Benjamin Scores 21

Mack, Dunivan combine for big play

Troy Christian’s Amanda Benjamin (25) drives to the basket against Arcanum Saturday. The junior scored 21 points to lead the Lady Eagles to a 58-38 victory to even their record to 1-1.

Slagle Has Career Game For BG

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Former Lehman standout Jessica Slagle had a career game for Bowling Green Saturday. Slagle scored 15 points, to go with six rebounds, three steals and two assists in a 71-61 win over Butler. The Lady Falcons improved to 4-2.

Ohio State cruises to win without Sullinger Texas Pan Am no match for Buckeyes COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State coach Thad Matta got his 300th career win without his star.

Evan Ravenel scored a career-high 11 points in place of Jared Sullinger and No. 2 Ohio State beat Texas Pan-American 64-35 Saturday.

Sullinger had back spasms during the

Buckeyes' win over third-ranked Duke on Tuesday night and will be re-evaluated before Ohio State (8-0) faces No. 15 Kansas in Lawrence.

Deshaun Thomas also had 11 points for the Buckeyes.

Matta improved to 300-88 over 12 seasons, the last eight at Ohio State where he is 198-

57.

Matta is a bit of an expert on back injuries, having undergone several surgeries. He saw Sullinger's MRI on Friday, which showed an aggravated disk.

"I feel as at that point I'm Dr. Thad because of all the rooms I've been in, all the operating rooms, recovery rooms," he said.

Welcome to the neighborhood

VANDALIA — The Miami East girls basketball team outlasted Vandalia-Butler 37-33 in overtime Saturday in a physical, defensive contest.

With Miami East leading 34-33 in the overtime a scramble for the ball finished with four players on the floor and the ball bouncing to the Lady Vikings’s Angie Mack.

She dished to Leah Dunivan for a layup to give Miami East a 36-33 lead and seal the deal.

Dunivan added a free throw on the next possession to finish things off.

“Angie (Mack) and Leah (Dunivan) were just as surprised as anyone,” Miami East coach Preston Elifritz said. “It was one of those ultimate scramble plays and we had kids in the right place at the right time.

Angie was right there and the ball fell into her hands.

She realized she was too deep under the basket and Leah was right there to finish it.”

Miami East had trailed much of the game and was down 29-25 late in regulation, before Dunivan and Mack hit two free throws each to force the overtime.

Emily Kindell opened the overtime with a three, before Butler rallied and set up the big play by Mack and Dunivan.

“Our greatest asset in this game was how mentally strong we were able to stay,” Elifritz said. “Madi (Madison Linn) fought through some stuff today and was able to handle the ball and handle their pressure.

“Leah’s (Dunivan) defense and rebounding was big, the twins (Ashley and Trina Current) played really well.

Emily Kindell got some good minutes and came up big for us. I couldn’t be more proud.

This was a good team win.”

Ashley Current had another double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Trina Current pulled down 11 boards. Dunivan had seven points, all after halftime, and grabbed five rebounds. Mack got all her points at the line, going 6for-8.

East will host Franklin Monroe Thursday.

BOXSCORE Miami East (37) Lindsey Brookhart 0-0-0, Emily Kindell 2-06, Angie Mack 0-6-6, Madison Linn 0-0-0, Ashley Current 4-4-12, Trina Current 2-2-6, Leah Dunivan 2-3-7. Totals: 10-15-37.

Vandalia-Butler (33) Tierney Black 1-4-6, Whitney Barfknecht 11-3, Mallory Trentman 0-0-0, Alyssa Ryerse 20-4, Gina Warmouth 2-3-7, Julie Duren 1-0-3, Emily Mowbray 4-2-10, Ashley McCray 0-0-0.

Totals: 11-10-33.

3-point field goals — Miami East: Kindell (2), Vandalia-Butler: Duren.

Score By Quarters 11 16 22 29 37 Miami East Vandalia-Butler 12 18 21 29 33 Records: Miami East 2-0, Vandalia-Butler 21.

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Madison Linn shoots the ball against Vandalia.

Russia 17 34 45 55 Records: Franklin Monroe 1-3, Russia 3-1.

points, while Shelby Kihm scored 12 for Covington.

Both teams are 2-2 on the season.

Cats beat Trojans

BOXSCORE Covington (32) Cassidy Cain 8, Shelby Kihm 12, Haley Reames 4, Julianna Simon 6, Heidi Snipes 2.

Versailles (43) Bruns 2, Kremer 3, Courtney McEldowney 13, Brooke Pothast 2, Courtney Prenger 5, Chloe Warvel 8, Amanda Winner 6, M. Winner 4.

Score By Quarters 8 15 23 32 Covington Versailles 11 20 33 43 Records: Covington 2-2, Versailles 2-2.

Newton edges XC XENIA — Marina Snipes hit two free throws with 10 seconds remaining to give the Newton girls basketball team a 63-62 win over Xenia Christian Saturday.

Aryn Doseck had a big three in the fourth quarter for the Indians and Fawn King had a big field goal down the stretch.

“Everyone contributed,” Newton coach Ken Ford said. “This was a great game for both teams. Clutch plays at the end helped us win.”

Trista Lavy led Newton with 16 points. Snipes netted 15 and Doseck added 13.

BOXSCORE Newton (63) Aryn Doseck 6-0-13, Grace Hignite 1-0-3, Fawn King 2-0-4, Marissa Kleman 1-0-2, Trelissa Lavy 1-0-2, Trista Lavy 7-1-16, Marina Snipes 5-5-15, Andee Welbaum 4-0-8. Totals: 27-6-63.

Xenia Christian (62) Rachel Graver 5-0-13, Maria Howarah 4-918, Michaela Nelson 7-10-25, Kirtie Woodard 2-1-6. Totals: 18-20-62.

3-point field goals — Newton: Doseck, Hignite, Trista Lavy. Xenia Christian: Graver (3), Howarah, Nelson, Woodard.

Score By Quarters 19 29 44 63 Newton Xenia Christian 11 24 45 62 Records: Newton 3-0, Xenia Christian 0-1.

Lady Raiders win

RUSSIA — The Russia girls basketball team improved to 3-1 with a 55-43 win over Franklin Monroe Saturday.

Ashley Borchers scored Lady Tigers win 13 points, while Becca VERSAILLES — The VerMeyer and Shana Meyer sailles girls basketball team both netted 10. took an 11-8 led after one BOXSCORE Franklin Monroe (43) quarter and stretched it Haley Gray 20, Hannah Lehman 1, Aubree throughout the game in a Myers 3, Taylor Robbins 17, Allison Snyder 2.

Russia (55) 43-32 victory over Coving- Ashley Borchers 13, Taylor Daniel 5, Maggie Kerns 8, Becca Meyer 10, Shana Meyer 10, ton Saturday.

Camille Puthoff 5, Kylie Wilson 4.

Courtney McEldowney Score

By Quarters 11 19 26 43 led the Lady Tigers with 13 Franklin Monroe

BOTKINS — Houston handed Botkins its first loss of the season Saturday, coming from behind early and winning 42-35.

The win puts Houston at 3-0 in the County and 4-0 overall.

Botkins is 1-1 and 2-1.

Botkins led 13-10 after a quarter and 20-18 at the half, but Houston outscored the Lady Trojans 13-8 in the third quarter and then put it away at the free throw line.

Houston toed the line 39 times in the game and hit 25 of them, with Kristi Elliott putting on a free-throw shooting clinic.

She was 10-for-10 in the game, and 8-for-8 in the second half.

Houston had five less field goals than Botkins.

Elliott finished with 19 to lead Houston. Logan Pitts had 13 to lead Botkins.

BOXSCORE Houston (42) Holthaus 0-1-1, Elliott 4-10-19, Roeth 1-3-5, Reister 2-5-9, Phipps 0-3-3, Stang 1-2-4, Booher 0-1-1. Totals: 7-25-42.

Botkins (35) Christman 1-0-2, McCullough 1-3-5, Koch 10-2, Billing 1-1-3, Bergman 1-1-4, Johnson 30-6,Pitts 4-5-13. Totals: 12-10-35.

3-point field goals — Houston: Elliott.

Botkins: Bergman.

Score By Quarters 10 18 31 42 Houston Botkins 13 20 28 35 Records: Houston 4-0, Botkins 2-1.

Reserve score: Botkins 44, Houston 34.

Falcons beat BL ST. PARIS — The Graham girls basketball team defeated Ben Logan 48-38 in CBC action.

Taylor Dyke scored 23 points for the Lady Falcons.

BOXSCORE Ben Logan (38) Dotson 2-1-5, Forsythe 1-2-4, Henman 0-44, Johnson 2-0-4, Terrill 1-3-5, Wirick 2-0-4, Yoder 4-2-12. Totals: 12-12-38.

Graham (48) Lindsay Black 3-0-6, Taylor Dyke 6-8-23, Catherine Hanlin 1-0-2, Alex Jones 1-5-7, Brittany Kite 2-4-8, Sarah Meginnes 1-0-2. Totals: 14-17-48.

3-point field goals — Ben Logan:Yoder (2).

Graham: Dyke (3).

Score By Quarters Ben Logan 9 20 26 38 Graham 6 19 35 48 Records: Ben Logan 2-1, Graham 1-1.

Reserve score: Ben Logan 32, Graham 25.

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Imari Witten shoots the ball in a crowd Saturday night at Garbry Gymnasium.

The Edison Community College womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team dropped a 95-72 decision to Jackson Community College Saturday.

Edison led 44-36 at halftime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were using a 15girls rotation, five at a time,â&#x20AC;? Edison coach Kim Rank said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were doing pretty well in the first half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brianna (Innocent) had 19 points in the first half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got into some foul trouble in the second half.

I am not saying that is why we lost, that is just one of the things that happened.â&#x20AC;?

Innocent scored just two points in the second half and finished with 21.

Jo Steva led the Lady Chargers with 22 points, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much scoring beyond those two. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just need to regroup and get ready for Schoolcraft,â&#x20AC;? Rank said about the loss.

The Lady Chargers have a week off before returning to action Saturday, when they travel to Michigan to take on Schoolcraft in a 1 p.m. game.

Edison dropped to 5-2 on the season.

The Edison men also lost Saturday to Jackson Community College.

No further information was available at press time.

EDISON SCORING Kristen Winemiller 1-2-4, Cori Blackburn 1-2-4, Kendra Brunswick 2-2-6, MacKenzie May 1-1-3, Martina Brady 2-0-4, Brooke Gariety 1-2-4, Lottie Hageman 2-0-4, Jo Steva 8-6-22, Brianna Innocent 9-3-21. Totals: 27-18-72.

Halftime score: Edison 44, Jackson 36.

Records: Edison 5-2.

Maddie Hilleary shoots the ball against Bethel Saturday night.

Piqua Continued from page 13 â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the things we talked about is we have to get the ball into the post,â&#x20AC;?

Hoke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christy (Graves), Shelby (Vogler) and Tasha (Potts) are all playing well in there and we got them the ball tonight. A three-point shooter should want to get the ball into the post. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because, we know eventually teams are going to double team Christy and Shelby â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and we will be able to kick it back out for open shots.â&#x20AC;?

Another positive for Piqua was just 12 turnovers to Bethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 37. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we played

better defensively,â&#x20AC;? Hoke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a good game for us to build some confidence.â&#x20AC;?

Piqua owned a 42-17 advangtage on the boards.

The Lady Indians made 32 of 72 shots from the floor for 44 percent nine of 19 from the line for 47 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took more than 70 shots tonight,â&#x20AC;? Hoke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, when you do that, you give yourself a chance to score. It was nice to see us put some points on the board.â&#x20AC;?

Morgan Weinert led Bethel with six points.

The Bees were six of 32

from the floor for 19 percent and nine for 15 from the line for 60 percent.

Piqua will host Trotwood-Madison Wednesday.

BOXSCORE Bethel (21) Mandy Shoopman 0-0-0, Brianna Anthoney 0-2-2, Katelyn Cripps 0-2-2, Krista Burchett 1-2-4, Katelyn Koger 1-1-3, Emily Mongaraz 1-0-2, Morgan Wienert 2-2-6, Erin Floyd 1-0-2, Breanne Whitson 0-0-0, Jill Callaham 0-0-0, Savannah Swisher 00-0, Mikayla Welch 0-0-0. Totals: 6-9-21.

Piqua (75) Imari Witten 2-2-7, Katie Allen 2-0-4, Maddie Hilleary 4-0-8, Christy Graves 4-412, Shelby Vogler 4-0-8, Kelsey Deal 4-0-8, Hannah Mowery 2-1-6, Tasha Potts 3-0-6, Macy Yount 2-1-5, Janise Hummel 2-0-4, Danajha Clemons 1-1-3, Hannah Strevell 00-0, Teija Davis 0-0-0, Chelsea Hill 2-0-4.

Totals: 32-9-75.

3-point field goals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Piqua: Witten, Mowery.

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