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August 18, 2013 Volume 105, No. 195

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Newest Wiggle NEW YORK (AP) — A little girl growing up today has no shortage of strong female role models — senators and presidential candidates, CEOs and astronauts, governors and secretaries of state.

And now, a female Wiggle.

Emma Watkins, the first woman to join The Wiggles — a sort of Australian fab four of the preschool set — is making her U.S. debut, kicking off a nationwide tour in Philadelphia on Saturday and starring in new episodes of “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” on Sprout on Aug. 19.

In the Crayola-coded Wiggles world, Emma is the Yellow Wiggle, and on early portions of the tour in Australia and Canada, she attracted enough tiny yellow clones with enormous bows on their heads that they called it the Mini-Emma Army.

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Parents back high-stakes testing WASHINGTON (AP) — Often criticized as too prescriptive and all-consuming, standardized tests have support among parents, who view them as a useful way to measure both students’ and schools’ performances, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll.

Most parents also say their own children are given about the right number of standardized tests, according to the AP-NORC poll.

They’d like to see student per-

Five decades after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot and long after official inquiries ended, thousands of pages of investigative documents remain withheld from public view. The contents of these files are partially known — and intriguing — and conspiracy buffs are not the only ones seeking to open them for a closer look.

Some serious researchers believe the off-limits files could shed valuable new light on nagging mysteries of the assassination — including what U.S. intelligence agencies knew about accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald before Nov. 22, 1963.

It turns out that several hundred of the still-classified pages concern a deceased CIA agent, George Joannides, whose activities just before the assassination and, fascinatingly, during a government investigation years later, have tantalized researchers for years.

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TROY — Hard to tell which was being expanded further Saturday — the minds of John Miller’s three children or his own waistline.

“I’ll be honest — for me, it’s all about the food,” the Troy resident said as he dipped his fork into a bowl of cabbage rolls from the Bosnia and Herzegovina tent Saturday at the Festival of Nations event on the levee in Troy. Miller had already sampled fried rice from the Phillipines tional Japanese kimonos Saturday at the 2013 Festival of and a brauwurst from the • See FESTIVAL on page A2 Nations in Troy. festival’s featured nation, Germany, before digging into his third dish of the afternoon. “I’ve been bringing my family here for years, because I think it’s important for them to see cultures from around the world. They love seeing all the different flags and traditional costumes. I love eating all the food.”

Food and entertainment took center stage at the 20th annual event, which featured dozen of booths from countries around the world.

Several countries also entertained the hundreds of visitors on the center stage with traditional songs, dances and poetry readings.

“South Africa was my favorite,” said Stephanie Johnson, 12, of Troy.

“They wore bright, colorStaff Photo/David Fong ful costumes. It was fun A pair of dancers representing the country of South Africa perform Saturday afternoon at the 2013 to see the dance they did. Festival of Nations in Troy.

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COLUMBUS (AP) — The common belief is that if Ohio’s cities and villages, counties and school districts are healthy, the overall financial picture is healthy.

As with anything in politics, the picture of Ohio’s financial health at the local level is either grim or rosy depending whose camp you’re in. For the local governments themselves, the question is answered day by day.

Hit by a national recession and significant state budget cuts, communities and schools have laid off staff, cut vital services, closed parks and senior centers, raised fees on garbage collection and school sports, eliminated field trips, and even held bake sales to make ends meet.

Around the state this year, there are glimmers of improvement. A few have seen projected deficits disappear and dozens of local governments are predicting a rosier outlook as income-tax and sales-tax collections rise.

“They’re struggling, but I don’t think they feel they’re going under,” said Sue Cave, executive director of the Ohio Municipal League that represents towns, villages and cities.

“There was a feeling there for a while that things couldn’t get any worse.”

Ohio’s local government fund — the highest profile pot of state discretionary money for locals — has been cut in the past two operating budgets, falling from $641 million a year in 2010 to $343 million this year.

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Crews rush to clean up former California nuke lab SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — The sun was barely up at a former Cold War rocket test site when crews in hard hats, neon vests and steel-toe boots collected jars of dirt as part of a massive effort to clean up from a partial nuclear meltdown a half century ago.

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This year marked the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Nations.

It was born out of former Troy Mayor Peter E. Jenkins Mayor’s International Council and has been going strong for two decades. The festival was originally held in downtown Troy, but moved to the area at the bottom of the levee last year while the Adams Street Bridge was being repaired. This year, the festival moved to the top of the levee, where the Staff photo/David Fong annual Troy Strawberry Three girls representing the country of Japan wear tradiFestival is held.

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ents think their children take an appropriate number of standardized tests and 26 percent think their children take too many tests.

—Teachers’ fates shouldn’t rest solely on test results, according to a majority of parents. Fifty-six percent said classroom observations should be part of teachers’ evaluations, and 74 percent of all parents said they wanted districts to help struggling teachers.

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news for states looking to implement increased accountability standards and for those who want to hold teachers responsible for students’ slipping standing against other countries’ scores. Teachers’ unions have objected to linking educators’ evaluations to student performance.

As students prepare to return to classrooms, the AP-NORC Center surveyed parents of students at all grade levels and found: — Sixty-one percent of par-

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formance on statewide exams used in evaluating teachers, and almost three-quarters said they favored changes that would make it easier for schools to fire poorly performing teachers.

“The tests are good because they show us where students are at, if they need help with anything,” said Vicky Nevarez, whose son Jesse just graduated from high school in Murrieta, Calif. “His teachers were great and if there were problems, the tests let me know.”

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Laboratory, it would seem like a conclusion to a protracted fight.

But many remain dissatisfied that a large portion of the land won’t be cleaned to the highest standards.

“I don’t care how long it takes, I just want it cleaned,” said 62-yearold Holly Huff, whose family moved into the area a month before the 1959 nuclear accident.

The road to decontamination has been long and costly, as winding as the two-lane path to the lab entrance 30 miles northwest of downtown LA. Decades in the works, the cleanup has been complicated by the web of owners and

responsible parties at the nearly 2,900-acre site.

Environmentalists and homeowners three years ago cheered when the U.S. Energy Department and NASA agreed to clean their parcels to background levels — the most stringent standard — essentially returning the land to its natural state.

But Boeing Co., which owns the lion’s share, opted to follow cleanup rules drawn up in a 2007 pact requiring the site to be scrubbed to a lesser standard.

Despite the lower bar, Boeing said it’s complying with cleanup expectations typical of Superfund

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sites. The defense contractor wants to transform its tainted section into a park and says it’s doing more than necessary to meet that goal.

“We want to make planes, and that’s our mission. We want to get this site cleaned up as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Boeing project manager Art Lenox.

On a recent July morning, loud drills echoed from the Boeing section where workers fetched soil samples that were then transferred to stainless steel containers and placed in a cooler for later analysis.

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“It’s been great,” said Strawberry Festival manager Heather Dorsten, who sampled food from a number of booths Saturday. “It’s great to have it here on the levee. I’ve heard a lot of positive responses all day long.”

Jenkins and his wife, Ruth, were honored at Saturday’s event for the festival they helped start two decades ago. A tree was planted behind the featured nation’s tent. The former mayor and his

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At right: The Chris Weiss and Company Polka Variety Band performs Saturday at the 2013 Festival of Nations in Troy.

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Date of birth: 7/17/80 Location: Piqua Height: 6’3” Weight: 240 Hair color: Brown Eye color: MENDEZ Brown Wanted for: Trafficking drugs

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Date of birth: 10/17/88 Location: Sidney Height: 6’0” Weight: 180 Hair color: Red Eye color: MITCHELL Brown Wanted for: Receiving stolen property

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Date of birth: 5/31/77 Location: Piqua Height: 6’1” Weight: 210 Hair color: Black Eye color: Brown RICHARDSON Wanted for: Trafficking

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Date of birth: 10/22/73 Location: Piqua Height: 6’0” Weight: 210 Hair color: Black Eye color: WILLIAMS Brown Wanted for: Theft

Amy Woodbeck Date of birth: 4/7/86 Location: Piqua Height: 5’6” Weight: 230 Hair color: Blonde Eye color: Blue WOODBECK Wanted for: Failure to appear — Burglary

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• If you have information on any of these suspects, call the sheriff’s office at 4406085.

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— Despite many Republicans’ unrelenting criticism of the Common Core State Standards, in various stages of implementation in 45 states and the District of Columbia, 52 percent parents have heard little or nothing about the academic benchmarks and a third are unsure if they live in a state using them. Still, when given a brief description of what the standards do, about half of parents say educational quality will improve once the standards are implemented, 11 percent think it will get worse, and 27 percent say they’ll have no effect.

— Seventy-five percent of parents say standardized tests are a solid measure of their children’s abilities, and 69 percent say such exams are a good measure of the schools’ quality.

“We know when the tests are coming up. They spend a lot of time getting ready (OTCBB:GTRY) for them,” said Rodney Land of Lansing, Mich.

His daughter, Selena, will be in eighth grade at a charter school this fall. The weights-and-measures inspector supports the testing because “it shows what they know, and what they should know.”

“We need some way to keep track of whether the teachers are spending enough time educating,” Land said.

Education union leaders have stood opposed to linking teacher evaluations with these tests, arguing it is unfair to punish teachers for students’ shortcomings. They also say teachers have not had sufficient time to rewrite their lessons to reflect new academic benchmarks, such as those found in the Common Core.

When states have adopted the Common Core State Standards, which aim to provide consistent requirements across all states for math and English, test results often falter and the stan-

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In that same time, Ohio’s estate tax has been eliminated and tax replacement dollars to local governments have fallen from $557 million to $152 million, according to figures from the Ohio Office of Budget and Management.

School districts’ share of state tax collections — a figure different than state education funding — dropped from $1.1 billion in 2010 to $510 million this year.

“What they’re seeing is their state aid crumbling and no relief on the horizon,” said Wendy Patton of Policy Matters Ohio, which has detailed local government and school cuts by Gov. John Kasich and his fellow Republicans in the state Legislature.

The Kasich administration is focused on positive developments in communities across the state: a projected budget shortfall evaporating in Canton, record-breaking sales tax revenue in Mercer County, a rare tax cut being doled out by the Springboro Schools near Cincinnati.

Randy Cole, a policy analyst at the state budget office, said there are two ways of viewing Ohio’s local fiscal outlook.

“Critics are focusing on a small subset of the state support they

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In the area of the nuclear meltdown, another team used shovels to dig into the dirt like archaeologists. The goal: determine the amount of volatile organics, heavy metals and other possible carcinogens left from the rocket testing and nuclear age.

The work, expected to continue through the end of the year, is the prelude by the three parties to sketch out their final cleanup script, which should begin in 2016.

“We’re doing everything we can to keep to a 2017 schedule. It will

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get and saying that has devastated local communities, and yet we say our focus has been on growing Ohio’s economy, and when you look at their entire budget picture, a lot of their local budgets are growing just like the state’s budget is growing,” he said.

Dozens of local governments are seeing tax revenue increases, among them Avon, Bellefontaine and Massillon, and Butler, Ross and Van Wert counties.

Cole classifies more than 40 separate line items in Ohio’s state budget that deliver direct benefit to local governments or schools and that 85 percent of state budget spending is passed back to governments, schools and other local entities that deliver services in Ohio communities. Taken as a whole, those funding sources have increased from $13.7 billion in 2010 to a projected $14.2 billion in 2015, state figures show.

They include social services for the poor and elderly, courts and law enforcement, farmers’ markets, child care programs, recycling grants, and road and infrastructure upkeep.

Such earmarked local funds, which must be spent for certain purposes, have expanded expo-

be a hard push,” said Mark Malinowski of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, which oversees the cleanup.

Meanwhile, state regulators are hoping Boeing will commit to a stricter cleanup standard by appealing a judge’s decision that sided with the company.

Before Santa Susana became known as a polluted eyesore, it roared with the noise and glow of engine tests.

Founded in 1947 by North American Aviation, Santa Susana quickly became an aerospace hub.

For four decades, workers tested thousands of rocket engines that later flew on missions that included Apollo. The site also hummed with nucle-

nentially, as local government agencies have grown from four in the year 1900 to 6,550 agencies today, he said.

Cave counters that Ohio is a home-rule state designed to deliver services at the local level. She said dedicated funding cited by Cole can’t pay for police and fire budgets, road programs, and other fundamentals.

And Willoughby Mayor David Anderson, whose city has seen improved income-tax revenue, said how well Ohio cities are faring depends on their mix of businesses and how lean they were before the latest round of cuts.

Some of the most efficient governments around the states were the least able to sustain more cuts.

“Willoughby was able to recover faster because of our income-tax base,” he said, “but it’s created a huge problem for other cities.”

Take Mansfield, which has been in fiscal emergency since 2010.

Safety-Service Director Lori A. Cope said the city has 30 vacancies on its police force, and 15 firefighters are paid by a short-term grant that expires next year. Pools have been shuttered, city workers are mowing parks on comp time, and only half the streetlights shine

ar research and was once home to 10 reactors.

In 1959, a reactor partially melted, belching radioactive gases. The reactor was shut down but later restarted. The government at the time said there was no dangerous radioactive release. Full details of the meltdown were not made public until two decades later by a group of University of California, Los Angeles, students.

In 1996, Boeing acquired the site when it bought Rockwell International Corp., which had merged with North American Aviation decades earlier. By the time the lab closed, it had left a noxious legacy.

Since the 1980s, NASA has spent about $100 million on cleanup and

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estimated it would cost another $250 million to $300 million to fully restore its section. The Energy Department has spent about $90 million in the past decade. Boeing declined to disclose its costs.

Some residents who have developed leukemia, breast cancer or serious thyroid conditions blame their health problems on their proximity to Santa Susana.

University of California, Santa Cruz lecturer and activist Dan Hirsch said residents want Boeing to clean its portion to the highest standards.

“This is not like trying to get to the moon,” he said. “It’s shovel work.”

Earlier this month, Hirsch and other environmentalists sued the state,

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claiming that Boeing buildings were demolished and improperly shipped to landfills that were not licensed to take radioactive waste. The state has maintained that none of the torn-down buildings posed a threat.

Even if the bulk of contaminated soil is scooped up and hauled away, the groundwater problem persists. The state estimates it would take many decades to complete that part of the cleanup.

For residents like Huff, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2009, the cleanup has dragged so long that she hopes there’s no more drama.

“To be honest, sometimes I try not to think about it,” she said. “It’s just depressing.”

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in some neighborhoods.

“If there are more cuts, we’ll have to ask the residents what they can live without,” she said.

“There’s nowhere else to cut. We know that for certain. Unless we can teach the firemen to be policemen, maybe double up.”

Shelby County Auditor Denny York, a former bank executive, said when state leaders say they’ve cut expenses that’s because “we’re an expense to them.”

“We’re all doing somewhat better, the state’s doing a lot better — and they saw fit not to share any of that with us,” he said.

Vinton County Auditor Cindy Owings credits the governor and lawmakers for protecting a handful of small counties that rely heavily on the local government fund — including hers — from fund cuts in the past two budgets.

But she said “little cuts here and there” across the budget continue to take their toll.

“All we’re asking is to share that hurt,” she said. “We will take our share of the cut. We just don’t want to take it all. I feel that’s what’s happening.”

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evaluations. And 55 percent of households with teachers said standardized test scores in general should not be used to evaluate teachers. The number I found in the report was 56 percent: “Finally, 56 percent of parents who are teachers oppose using standardized test scores to evaluate teacher quality compared with only 36 percent of other parents.”-FF “I think the biggest crime is that teaching has turned to focus on the tests, rather than the tests being a tool that help you understand. All the teaching and learning is on the subject being tested,” said Abby Cohen, a 50-year-old teacher from Newton, Mass., a Boston suburb.

Her daughter, Isabel Snyder, is starting her senior year, and Cohen worries Isabel didn’t get as much as she could have from the teachers because of the focus on testing.

“You have to ask how much you’re straightjacketing the teachers,” Cohen said.

The survey was sponsored by the Joyce Foundation, which works to promote policies that improve the quality of teachers, including the development of new teacher evaluation systems, enhance early reading reforms and encourage innovation in public schools.

The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey was conducted June 21 through July 22, 2013. The nationally representative poll, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, involved landline and cellphone interviews in English or Spanish with 1,025 parents of children who completed grades K through 12 in the last school year. Results for the full sample have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points; it is larger for subgroups.

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dards can make schools and teachers appear to be faring worse than they did the previous year.

Then, what to do with those test results?

A full 93 percent of parents say standardized tests should be used to identify areas where students need extra help. Smaller majorities think such tests should be used to measure school quality, evaluate teachers or determine whether or not students are promoted or can graduate.

At the same time, 72 percent of all parents said they want to make it easier for school districts to fire teachers who aren’t getting the job done. That position had the strongest showing among white parents, 80 percent of whom favored the idea. About 6 in 10 Hispanic or black parents agreed.

That’s not to say, though, that parents want to dismiss teachers immediately or leave them without a safety net, especially not new educators. Eighty-seven percent of all parents said they wanted districts to spend money to help new teachers.

For Julie Dorwart, a behavior therapist from Wilmington, N.C., making sure students do well with the material that’s taught is important. Her son Matt, who is starting his freshman year of high school this fall, “really stressed out” about standardized tests but nonetheless performed well. She would prefer school officials evaluate students and teachers based on grades, not just universal tests.

“The schools make such a big deal about them and put so much emphasis on the (tests) that the kids freak out,” she said.

Among parents who are also teachers or share a household with a teacher, the opinions shifted.

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wife spent part of Saturday afternoon in the German beer garden, trying nonalcohoic brews.

“It was a total surprise to us,” Ruth said of being honored at the festival.

“We had no idea. They planted a beautiful oak tree. It’s been a great festival.

Everyone seems to love it. It’s something we look forward to every year.”

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South Market Street to midnight. Buffalo at Franklin Street, Wild Wings will donate North Market Street 10 percent of sales to at Water Street, West the wildlife at Brukner Main Street at Cherry Nature Center when Street and East Main you dine to support Street at Walnut Street. the cause. A flier will Additionally, the North need to be presented Cherry Street parking at checkout. Fliers lot will be closed at 7 are available at the a.m. for the placing of Interpretive Building, the cannons. This conat www.bruknernatucert starts at 7 p.m. recenter.com, by email CONTACT US and is free and open to at info@bruknernathe public. Some chairs turecenter.com or by Call Melody will be set up, but concalling (937) 698-6493.

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Join an Aullwood naturalist for a relax• REFEREE CLINIC: The Covington/ ing, cooling night walk in the light of the Bradford SAY is offering a free soccer Prairie Moon. referee clinic from 1-5 p.m. at The Depot, MONDAY 203 E. Main St., Bradford. Two certified Civic agendas SAY Soccer referees will run the clinic, • Tipp City Board of Education will which will consist of three hours of class- meet at 7 p.m. at the board office, 90 S. room and practical application and one Tippecanoe Drive. Call 667-8444 for more hour for testing. After passing the test, information. participants will be given a SAY referee • Covington Village Council will meet patch. Referees earn $20-40 per game for at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. refereeing. For more information, call • The Covington Street Committee will Jesse Reynolds at (937) 473-5774 or meet immediately following the regular Jeana Zeitz at (937) 473-5830. council meeting.

• RUN/WALK: The Miami County • Brown Township Board of Trustees Park District will have a 5K and 10K will meet at 8 p.m. in the Township trail run/walk at 9 a.m. Registration Building in Conover. begins at 8 a.m. The run/walk will be • The Union Township Trustees held at Charleston Falls Preserve, will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Township 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Building, 9497 Markley Road, P.O. Box Register online at AllianceRunning.com. E, Laura. Call 698-4480 for more informaRegistration race day is $25. For more tion. information visit AllianceRunning.com or TUESDAY MiamiCountyParks.com.

• PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The • VIEW FROM THE VISTA: Brukner Miami County Park District will have the Nature Center will offer its View from the Mother Nature’s Preschool “Friends in Vista from 2-4 p.m. Join members of the the Meadow” program from 10-11 a.m.

Brukner Bird Club for a relaxing after- at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross noon, enjoy home-baked refreshments and Road, south of Tipp City. Get out in the the camaraderie of the Tree-top Vista as park with naturalist Millipede Mike and you learn all about summer nesters. The discover our animal friends that live in the event is free and open to the public. meadow. Join Mike as she leads the group • DOG SOCIAL: The Miami County in song, story, play and a toddler sized Park District will hold its monthly dog hike. Meet in the shelter. Choose either social from 1-3 p.m. at Stillwater Prairie weekday series or the Saturday series Reserve, 9750 State Route 185, north of when registering. The fee is $10 for each Covington. If your dog is nice and plays series of four. Pre-registration required. well with others, bring him to the park. For more information, visit www.miamiParticipants can walk, talk and show off countyparks.com. their dog while leisurely strolling down • BOARD MEETING: The Miltonthe trail with park naturalist Spirit of Union Public Library Board of Trustees Thunder (John De Boer). This month’s will meet at 7 p.m. special guests will be the Buckeye Search • QUARTER AUCTION: The American and Rescue Dogs. For more informa- Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp tion on the Buckeye Search and Rescue City, will host a charity quarter auction Dogs visit http://buckeyesardogs.org/. from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $2, given to Remember owners are responsible for the charity. The charity for this auction their dogs, clean up after your pet. Meet is the host, The American Legion. Food in the parking lot. Register for the pro- will be available for purchase from 5:30gram online at www.miamicountyparks, 8:30 p.m. email to register@miamicountyparks.com WEDNESDAY or call (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104.

• KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis • CAR WASH: A car/motorcycle Club of Troy will meet from noon to car wash, sponsored by the Lost Creek 1 p.m. at the Troy Country Club. The Chrome Divas, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 annual Kiwanis Club picnic will take place p.m. at 306 S. Dorset Road, Troy, for a at Troy Community Park at 5 p.m. in the donation. T-shirts also will be for sale, and large brick shelter house. There will not all will benefit Diana “Journey” Hazeltine, be a meeting at noon. For more informawho is undergoing treatment for cancer. tion, contact Donn Craig, vice president, Food and drink also will be available pur- at (937) 418-1888. chase. For more information, call (937) THURSDAY 371-3361, or go to the Lost Creek Chrome • BLOOD DRIVE: First Lutheran Divas Facebook page and place a post.

Church in Troy will host a blood drive • BREAKFAST SET: The American from 3-7 p.m. in the church community Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp room, 2899 W. Main St. Everyone who City, will present an all-you-can-eat break- registers to donate will be automatically fast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Items available be entered into a drawing to win a Harley will be eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle, gravy, biscuits, toast - white or wheat, and will receive a free “King of the Road waffles, pancakes, French toast, home Summer Blood Drive” T-shirt. Donors are fries, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juices. encouraged to schedule an appointment • BACK TO SCHOOL: The American to donate online at www.DonorTime.com.

Legion Auxiliary Unit 586, 377 N. Third • OPEN HOUSE: Newton Local St., Tipp City, will host a “Children’s Back Schools will have an open house from to School Party” from 2-4 p.m. for chil- 6:30-8 p.m. Students and parents may dren and grandchildren of post members. meet teachers and get acquainted with The event will include snacks, games, the schools. prizes and music.

• DISCOVERY WALK: A morning dis• PRAIRIE WALK: A tall grass prairie covery walk for adults will be from 8-9:30 walk will be at 2:30 p.m. Experience a a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 bit of Ohio’s rich natural heritage on a Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, naturalist led exploration of Aullwood’s education coordinator, will lead walkers prairie. Learn about prairie plants and as they experience the wonderful seasonal animals, and the importance of tall grass changes taking place. Bring binoculars. ecosystems.

Civic agendas MONDAY • The Newton Local School Board of • TRAILING TOTS: The Miami Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the County Park District will have the Trailing media center at the school.

Moms & Tots program from 10 a.m. to FRIDAY noon at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 • FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be Ross Road, south of Tipp City. This pro- offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington gram is for expectant mothers, mothers VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St., and tots 0 -5 years of age. Participants Covington. Choices will include a $12 can socialize, play and exercise during New York strip steak, broasted chicken, this walk. Be sure to dress for the weather. fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all madeRegister for the program online at www. to-order. miamicountyparks, email to register@ • FISH FRY: The Pleasant Hill miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 335- VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner 6273, Ext. 104.

Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer an all• CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty you-can-eat fish fry and smelt dinner Listeners will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. at the with french fries, baked beans and Milton-Union Public Library. Participants applesauce for $8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Supervisor to be voted in at Miami SWCD

TROY — The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will have an election of supervisors of the Miami Soil and Water Conservation District.

Residents or landowners, firms and corporations that own land or occupy land in Miami County and are 18 year of age and older may vote for supervisor. A non-resident landowner, firm or corporation must provide an affidavit of eligibility, which includes designation of a voting representative, prior to casting a ballot. Residents, firms, corporations, LLCs, trusts and non-residents that own land or occupy lands in Miami County wishing to vote absentee by mail must request this absentee ballot application no earlier than Aug. 15 and the district office must receive the request no later than five days prior to the election (Aug. 29). The election for Miami SWCD will be Sept. 5.

There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot: (1) At the annual meeting, which will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 5; (2) At the Miami SWCD office until noon Sept. 5; or (3) Vote absentee by requesting the proper absentee request forms from the Miami SWCD office at the following

address: Miami SWCD, 1330 N. County Road 25-A, Suite C; Troy; phone number (937) 3357645.

One supervisor will be elected, and the nominees are:

• Nick Shellenberger He and his wife Jennifer reside outside of Pleasant Hill in Newton Township, raising their six children.

Working a 70-acre dairy farm and currently milking 35 cows, Nick also works a rotation of corn, barley and hay, along with pasture for his cows.

Along with raising his family, and tending to his cows and land, he also is a director of the Miami County Agricultural Society and a deacon at the First Brethren Church in Pleasant Hill.

When asked why he’d like to be a Miami SWCD Supervisor, he said it was due to an overall concern for natural resources and the practices that help benefit the land.

• Wade Wilhelm Wade Wilhelm resides in Elizabeth Township, New Carlisle with his wife, Diane. They have two children, Steve and Michele; and three grandsons, Sam, Matthew and Will.

He and his family operate 200 acres of land in Lostcreek Township using 100 percent no-till on a corn/soybean rotation. Several years ago, Wilhelm retired after 35 years as ag instructor at Fairlawn High School, where he also spent 31 years as volleyball coach.

He and his wife Diane had been 4-H instructors for more than 20 years.

A member of the Miami County Farm Bureau, he and Diane attend Cove Spring Church in Walnut Grove. A current member of the Miami SWCD Board of Supervisors, if re-elected, he hopes to continue advancing communication between the district, NRCS and the farmer regarding what resource practices may be available to them.

Fair winners

Photos by James E. Mahan

Mary Gross, 7, of Casstown is the daughter of Matt and Amanda Gross. She won the 7 year old division for Showmanship in the gilt show.

Josh Burrowes, 16, of Bethel Township is the son of Ton and Jan Burrowes. He won Grand Champion Bantam Fowl. He is a member of Indian Creek 4-H Club.

Jarrett Winner, 9, of Brown Township is the son of Doug and jackie Winner. He won the Division III Champion Market Goat. He is a member of the Union Twp. Meat Producers 4-H Club.

CONTACT US David Fong is the executive editor of the Troy Daily News. You can reach him at 440-5228 or send him e-mail at dfong@civitasmedia.com

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Lincoln Journal Star on the first win against childhood obesity:

Eighteen states had something to cheer about this month when the Centers for Disease Control announced it had detected small declines in the childhood obesity rates.

CDC Director Thomas Frieden said it was the first time researchers had seen a significant decrease in childhood obesity at the national level.

Unfortunately, Nebraska was not among the states that posted declines. But there’s some solace in the fact that Nebraska at least was able to avoid an increase. It was among 24 states in which the childhood obesity rate held steady.

That small achievement is important, because holding down the childhood obesity rate helps avoid health problems when kids grow into adults.

And it should be noted that some communities in Nebraska have succeeded in reducing obesity rates.

Schools in Kearney, for example, have managed to decrease obesity among grade-schoolers by 13 percent since 2006. School officials partnered with the University of Nebraska at Kearney and volunteer parents to redesign physical education programs and schedule physical activity into the classroom day. They made school lunches healthier.

Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler was honored in Washington last month by first lady Michelle Obama for the Capital City’s anti-obesity efforts. …

In today’s affluent, sedentary society it’s all too easy for calories consumed to drift out of balance with calories burned.

For example, this month the journal Pediatrics linked consumption of one sugary drink a day to childhood obesity. Scientists said 5-year-olds who had a sugary drink a day were 43 percent more likely to be obese. The sugary drinks included soda pop, so-called sports drinks and sweetened juice drinks.

The fact that there finally is some good national news in the fight against childhood obesity gives Nebraskans reason to redouble their efforts.

The next time the CDC announces declines in childhood obesity rates, we hope to see Nebraska on the list.

Dallas Morning News on Mexican cartel leader’s release an outrage

A Mexican judge’s decision to release drug cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero makes our blood boil. Caro Quintero played a key role in the 1985 kidnapping, sustained torture and death of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.

Few cases did more to sour U.S.Mexico relations than this one.

And if President Enrique Peña Nieto fails to act swiftly to block Caro Quintero from escaping justice, bilateral relations could once again turn frosty. Since the United States has long requested Caro Quintero’s extradition, Peña Nieto should honor it. Washington should insist on it.

Caro Quintero remains at the top of the DEA’s list of international fugitives. He partnered with two other drug lords, Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo and Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, in a cartel based in the western state of Jalisco but whose business spanned multiple Mexican states, Colombia and the U.S.-Mexico border.

They paid massive bribes to Mexican officials to expand their empire and evade prosecution.

All of this occurred when the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, was firmly ensconced as the ruling party, a position it held for seven decades, until 2000.

Last year, Mexicans returned the PRI to the presidency after Peña Nieto pledged there would be no return to the party’s old, corrupt ways. His handling of Caro Quintero’s case serves as a test of the PRI’s new commitment to law and order.

Caro Quintero’s operations, including Camarena’s murder, fell under the aegis of an international criminal enterprise, placing it under Mexican federal court jurisdiction. …

Neither country can afford to let relations devolve to that old, abysmal era. Mexico should not expect Washington simply to forget what happened. Caro Quintero’s extradition would send a strong message about the priority Peña Nieto places on close U.S. relations — and on serving notice to other cartel leaders that they will not escape justice for their crimes. …

THEY SAID IT “Overall things went pretty good. There were a few glitches here and there, but we got them straightened out and things went really well.

We had a great Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this year, but a slow Thursday. You couldn’t have asked for better weather. I can’t remember a fair when I went to my camper at night and actually heard the camper next to mine’s heat coming on.”

— Miami County Fair Board President Mike Jess, on the 2013 Miami County Fair “It teaches you great interview and speaking skills which help at school and with job interviews. It goes much better after your first year, then your second year you know what to expect.”

— 2012 Miami County Fair Queen Allison Ingle, on what she learned in her year as queen “(Miami County Fair) is a more relaxed show.

When we go to state fair, we see friends from all different states that we only see once a year so that makes it more fun too.”

— Miami County resident Kodi Paulus, on the difference between showing animals at the Miami County Fair and the Ohio State Fair WRITE TO US: The Troy Daily News welcomes signed letters to the editor. Letters must contain your home address and a telephone number where you can be reached during the day. Letters must be shorter than 500 words as a courtesy to other writers. We reserve the right to edit for length and clarity. MAIL: 224 S. Market, Troy, Ohio, 45373: E-MAIL: editorial@tdnpublishing.com; FAX (937) 440-5286; ONLINE: www.troydailynews.com (“Letters To The Editor” link on left side.)

Death of arcades a sad, sad day for America I miss arcades.

I tried and tried to come up with a more important message or bigger-picture-sounding theme for this piece — how the lack of face-to-face social interaction is turning children that play online multiplayer video games into socially-inept jerks, how I feel sorry for kids who will never truly understand the value of a quarter, etc. — but it all kept coming back to that simple statement. I miss playing games at arcades.

Many of my early childhood memories revolve around those big, awkward cabinet machines.

Scrounging for change in the cushions of the couch, on the street, anywhere it might be hiding. Asking my parents to pay my allowance in rolls of quarters.

Doing any household chores that needed to be done so I could maybe earn an extra dollar or two. In a way, video games taught me the value of hard work — the more I worked, the more I could play.

But even growing up in the 1980s, this is still Ohio, and Urbana maybe a little moreso than most places. The Upper Valley Mall in Springfield had the nearest legitimate arcade, meaning there wasn’t one in range of a boy under 10 years old.

But it was also back in a time the place. The best part of fair where you could find random week was always seeing what arcade machines in the entryways games would be there. of bigger businesses, and I knew Back then, arcade machines where they all were in town. A were still more powerful than cheesy little wild west game that I our home consoles. If we wanted can’t recall the name of at the to play the best games on corner store a block away, a the market, we had to hunt Ninja Gaiden machine at them down or hope that Odd Lots, and the one that they would come to the fair ate by far the most of my — or even the mall, which money, a Tempest machine never had as good a selecat Kroger’s. That western tion as the fair. one did in a pinch when I But it wasn’t really the Josh didn’t feel like trekking a quality of the games that Brown little more than a mile, but drew me to arcades. It was most of the time I either Sunday Columnist the people. walked or rode my bike out Whether it was battling to Kroger’s to spend hours watch- against strangers in fighting ing a little yellow moon-shaped games or working together with thing spin around the rim of vari- them in cooperative beat-em-up ous geometrical shapes. games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Even with an Atari 2600 in the Turtles or The Simpsons, gamhouse, I still wanted get outside ing was always fun with more so I could go somewhere else to people. The arcade was a great play. place to make friends — after How about that? Video games all, everyone there already had caused a child to exercise, too. one thing in common. And since Still, by the time I hit high it was always hard to convince school, even those machines anyone’s parents to let a bunch were disappearing. Sure, I had of kids occupy the TV for hours an 8-bit Nintendo by then, but at a time, it was the best chance that Nintendo didn’t have Street we had to play with other people.

Fighter 2 or Mortal Kombat. I Still, gaming grew up. looked forward to the county fair Everything changed. Home conjust because I knew they’d set soles became capable of handling up a huge arcade, and I always four players at one time, and the loved that first walkthrough of first Playstation passed arcade

cabinets’ graphical capabilities.

And if that wasn’t enough to kill arcades off, the Internet now allows all of those nerdy, awkward people that normally would be found in arcades (me, duh) to never leave their homes yet still play with or against other people.

But headsets and chatrooms will never be a proper substitute for standing side-by-side with some random stranger as you both pour in quarter after quarter trying to take down Shredder.

A digital store that allows you to download any game you feel like playing will never match the sense of child-like hope and wonder as you walk through a new arcade to see if they have something worth playing.

Just one more way convenience in the modern world has made us feel like we’re entitled to everything we want, the way we want it, and right now. And taken away the sense of accomplishment when we find what we want to play and earn the chance to play it.

Hey, I found that message I was looking for!

I still miss arcades.

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OBITUARIES SHIRLEY MYRETA (GEMMER) WEHLING Shirley Myreta (Gemmer) Wehling, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2013.

Shirley was the youngest of five daughters, born on June 5th, 1922, to the late Albert and Grace Gemmer of Blue Mound. She was a graduate of Blue Mound High School, and the University of Illinois, where she met and married her best friend, Donald Russell Wehling.

They spent most of their married life in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, where they raised their son, William Russell Wehling. Shirley was very active in the community, loved to travel, and hosted many friends and family members that ventured to Ohio for visits. She was an avid Republican, and especially enjoyed supporting the Bush

campaigns. She was always “ahead of her time”, and loved by all that came to know her.

Shirley is survived by her granddaughter Chivas Norell Wehling and family, and daughter-in-law Cheryl Amos.

Shirley has been in the very best of care while living with her granddaughter. They brought unimaginable joy to Shirley. Shirley was a fun, loving aunt to Kathaleen (Merle) Kraft, Crystal Nicholls, Cleatus (Ina) Damery, Darrell (Dorothy) Damery, and many great nieces and nephews. Shirley’s mother and father, sisters, husband Don, and her son Bill preceded her in death.

There will not be any services at this time, but messages of condolence may be sent to: ritalcolee@gmail.com

ELEANOR FORLINES DINSMORE TIPP CITY — Eleanor Forlines Dinsmore, age 74 of Tipp City, OH passed away August 10, 2013 at Spring Meade Health Center. She was born June 17th, 1939 in Freeman, WV the daughter of Joseph and Verna Forlines.

She is preceded in death by her Father, Joseph Forlines, Mother, Verna Forlines, Husband, John Dinsmore, Brothers, Don Forlines and Joseph Forlines, Sisters Edna Jo Heindl, Lena Schelcher, Marjorie Burks, Patricia McAlpin, and June Eaton.

Eleanor is survived by her sons - Allan and Robert Dinsmore; Daughter-inlaws -Stephanie and Ananda Dinsmore; Brother – David Forlines; 2 sisters – Barbara Cordier and Dolly Murphy;

2 Grandsons – David and Matthew Dinsmore. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.

Eleanor was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tipp City and the Tipp City Seniors.

Celebration of life will be Saturday August 24th at the First Baptist Church of Tipp City, OH (6533 S Tipp Cowlesville Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371).

Visitation will be from 11:00AM to 2:00PM, with the service at 2:00PM; luncheon immediately following the service. Services have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.fringsandbayliff.com/.

MARGARET H. ‘PEG’ BRANDON Margaret H. “Peg” Brandon, 73, of Sidney, formerly of Piqua, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013, at her daughter’s residence. She was born June 21, 1940, in Piqua, to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Coppernol) Mabbitt.

Mrs. Brandon is survived by three children, Randy (Marcella) Varney of Sidney, Sheri (Bob) Martin of Piqua, and Ellie (Judy) Varney of Troy; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia “Irene” Wireman of Harrod. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Bob Mabbitt; and a sister, Mary Wright.

Peg retired from Copeland of Sidney after 40 years of service. She was also the owner and operator of Brandy’s Tanning Salon of Piqua. Peg attended

Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God, Sidney, was a member of the Eagles #614 of Piqua, and a former member of the VFW #4874 Auxiliary of Piqua.

She enjoyed bingo, cooking, cake decorating, and her dogs.

A funeral service to honor her life will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Anthony Krummrey officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

LETA V. BUTZIER Leta V. Butzier, 89,of Piqua and a former resident of Bettesville, died at 2:05 pm Friday August 16, 2013 at Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home. She was born February 2, 1924 in Fostoria to the late Chauncie and Eva (Morrison) Bostic.

She married Lester H. Butzier June 1, 1947; he preceded her in death in 1981.

Survivors include a daughter Margo (David) Bush of Piqua; two grandchildren Amanda D.Bowman (Jeff Roseberry II) of Troy, Liberty J. (Emily) Bowman of Franklin; and a sister Nancy (Jim) Hagenmaier of Fostoria. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Bostic, Forest Bostic, Floyd Bostic and a sister Dorothy Douglas.

Mrs. Butzier graduated from Fostoria

High School in 1942, and retired in 1986 from the Singer Controls Co. in Fremont. She enjoyed the casinos on the Ohio River, playing bingo, playing lottery tickets, holiday gatherings with her family, and was a Cincinnati Reds fan.

Private service are being provided to her family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Private burial will take place in Kansas Cemetery in Seneca County, Kansas, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany Center, 339 South St., Piqua, OH 45356.Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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Five decades later, some JFK probe files still sealed David Porter Associated Press

Five decades after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot and long after official inquiries ended, thousands of pages of investigative documents remain withheld from public view. The contents of these files are partially known — and intriguing — and conspiracy buffs are not the only ones seeking to open them for a closer look.

Some serious researchers believe the off-limits files could shed valuable new light on nagging mysteries of the assassination — including what U.S. intelligence agencies knew about accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald before Nov. 22, 1963.

It turns out that several hundred of the stillclassified pages concern a deceased CIA agent, George Joannides, whose activities just before the assassination and, fascinatingly, during a government investigation years later, have tantalized researchers for years.

“This is not about conspiracy, this is about transparency,” said Jefferson Morley, a former Washington Post reporter and author embroiled in a decade-long lawsuit against the CIA, seeking release of the closed documents. “I think the CIA should obey the law.

I don’t think most people think that’s a crazy idea.”

Morley’s effort has been joined by others, including G. Robert Blakey, chief counsel for a House investigation into the JFK assassination in the 1970s. But so far, the Joannides files and thousands more pages primarily from the CIA remain off-limits at a National Archives center in College Park, Md. Others say the continued sealing of 50-year-old documents raises needless questions in the public’s mind and encourages conspiracy theories.

“There is no question that in various ways the CIA obfuscated, but it may be they were covering up operations that were justifiable, benign CIA operations that had absolutely

nothing to do with the Kennedy assassination,” said Anthony Summers, a British author whose sequel to his JFK book “Not In Your Lifetime” will be released this year.

“But after 50 years, there is no reason that I can think of why such operations should still be concealed,” Summers said. “By withholding Joannides material, the agency continues to encourage the public to believe they’re covering up something more sinister.”

To understand the attention to the Joannides files, it’s necessary to go back to 1963 and to review what’s known about Oswald that put him on the CIA’s radar.

It’s also important to recall the differing conclusions of the two official investigations of the JFK killing — one denying any conspiracy, the other suspecting one — and how much or how little cooperation investigators received from CIA officials, including Joannides himself. ___ Oswald was a loner and an enigma even to those closest to him. He was “as difficult to understand as anyone I’ve studied in 35 years as a professional historian,” said David Kaiser, whose 2008 book, “The Road To Dallas: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy,” drew on tens of thousands of documents released in the 1990s.

Still, plenty was learned about Oswald after the shooting in Dallas. And, it’s now clear, he was not unknown to the U.S. government before that.

Assassination investigators learned that Oswald had formed a

group in New Orleans in the summer of 1963 that ostensibly supported Cuban leader Fidel Castro (Oswald was the only local member) and had been involved in a street altercation with anti-Castro demonstrators that was captured by a local television station.

Pamphlets Oswald had in his possession bore an address of a local antiCastro operation connected to a former FBI agent with ties to organized crime, investigators discovered. That and other information has led researchers to believe that Oswald may have been part of a counterintelligence operation to discredit the group he had joined, the Fair Play For Cuba Committee, and that the street scene was a setup.

If so, who would have overseen such an operation?

Declassified documents show that Joannides, while based in Miami, was the CIA case officer for the anti-Castro Student Revolutionary Directorate (DRE), the group involved in the street fracas with Oswald.

What did this all add up to, if anything? Official investigations of the Kennedy assassination were not able to provide complete answers.

The Wa r r e n Commission, which concluded in 1964 that Oswald acted alone and was not part of a conspiracy, was never told about the CIA’s possibly relevant anti-Castro activities, despite the fact that former CIA director Allen Dulles was a Warren Commission member.

Geogia man faces trial in killing of baby in stroller was shocking. Investigators concluded that Antonio was killed during an attempted street robbery as his mother, Sherry West, was strolling home with the child from the post office. West said a gunman demanding cash shot her baby in the face after she told him she had no money.

“He kept asking, and I just said ‘I don’t have it,’” West told The Associated Press the day after the slaying. “And he said, ‘Do you want me to kill your baby?’ And I said, ‘No, don’t kill my baby!’”

West was shot in the leg, and another bullet grazed her ear.

Witnesses called 911 and rushed to her aid. None saw the shooting, but they watched as West tried to revive her son using CPR. “No, the baby’s not breathing,” one caller told a 911 operator.

Police say Elkins had an accomplice, 15-year-old Dominique Lang, who has told investigators Elkins fired the gun. Lang also is charged with murder but will be tried later. He’s expected to be a key witness against Elkins.

Both prosecutors and Elkins’ defense attorneys declined to comment before the trial, citing a gag order by the judge. The

boy’s mother also declined to talk.

Kevin Gough, a public defender who is Elkins’ lead attorney, has strongly suggested in pretrial motions that the real killers are the child’s own parents.

“Other evidence of record suggests Sherry West is mentally unstable, gave several inconsis-

tent accounts of how the crime transpired, and had a financial interest in the death of her son in the form of an insurance policy,” Gough said in a court motion filed Aug. 5.

Defense attorneys have said in court filings they have audio recordings and documents showing the child’s mother had deal-

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Ashley Glassey, West’s 21-yearold daughter, told television station WTLV of Jacksonville, Fla., soon after the shooting that her mother called her after Antonio was killed and asked, “How soon do you think the life insurance policy will send me a check?”

One of Elkins’ lawyers interviewed Glassey on July 30 in Woodstown, N.J., where she was in jail for failing to appear in court in an unrelated case.

According to a transcript, Glassey declined to confirm the story. “I don’t want to incriminate anyone,” she said.

Defense attorneys also point to lab tests by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation that found traces of gunshot residue on swabs taken from the hands of West and the boy’s father, Louis Santiago. Reports filed in court say the GBI found a single microscopic particle of gunshot residue swabbed from the father’s hands, while more than five particles showed up in swabs from West’s hands.

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — It was a tiny bullet that took the short life of Antonio Santiago.

He had learned to walk, but not yet talk, when he was killed March 21, six weeks after his first birthday. He was strapped in his stroller, out for a walk with his mother a few blocks from their apartment near the Georgia coast, when someone shot the boy between the eyes with a .22-caliber bullet the size of a garden pea.

The teenager charged as the shooter is scheduled to stand trial next week in a courthouse far from the scene of the crime.

Because of public outrage and news coverage, a judge has moved 18-year-old De’Marquise Elkins’ trial 325 miles away, to the suburbs outside Atlanta.

Jury selection starts Monday at the Cobb County courthouse in Marietta. Superior Court Judge Stephen Kelley has set aside two weeks for the trial.

Elkins faces life in prison if convicted of murder. His youth spared him a possible death sentence. At the time of the shooting he was 17, too young to face capital charges in Georgia.

Police say the motive was as banal as the slaying of a toddler

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2013. There are 135 days left in the year.

On this date: In 1587, Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents to be born on American soil, on what is now Roanoke Island in North Carolina. (However, the Roanoke colony ended up mysteriously disappearing.)

In 1838, the first marine expedition sponsored by the U.S. government set sail from Hampton Roads, Va.; the crews traveled the southern Pacific Ocean, gathering scientific information.

In 1846, U.S. forces led by General Stephen W. Kearny captured Santa Fe, N.M. In 1862, Dakota Indians began an uprising in Minnesota (the revolt was crushed by U.S. forces some six weeks later).

In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing all American women's right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it.

In 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King dedicated the Thousand Islands Bridge connecting the United States and Canada.

In 1958, the novel "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov was first published in New York by G.P. Putnam's Sons, almost three years after it was originally published in Paris.

In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, N.Y., wound to a close after three nights with a midmorning set by Jimi Hendrix.

In 1976, two U.S. Army officers were killed in Korea's demilitarized zone as a group of North Korean soldiers wielding axes and metal pikes attacked U.S. and South Korean soldiers.

In 1983, Hurricane Alicia slammed into the Texas coast, leaving 21 dead and causing more than a billion dollars' worth of damage. The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Yankees, 5-4, in the completion of the "pine-tar" game in just 12 minutes.

In 1988, Vice President George H.W. Bush accepted the presidential nomination of his party at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans.

In 1993, a judge in Sarasota, Fla., ruled that Kimberly Mays, the 14-year-old girl who had been switched at birth with another baby, need never again see her biological parents, Ernest and Regina Twigg, in accordance with her stated wishes. (However, Kimberly later moved in with the Twiggs.)

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Israeli settlers defy stereotype hoped-for capital, making it ever more difficult to partition the land between two states. Jews now make up 17.5 percent of the population in both areas.

While religious Jews, attracted to the West Bank because of its biblical significance, pioneered the settler movement four decades ago, the settlements today have expanded into a more accurate reflection of Israeli society. The profile of a settler can vary from a suburban Jerusalemite to a non-partisan ultra-Orthodox seminary student to a commuting hightech executive to a socialist farmer in the Jordan Valley.

Drori, for instance, is secular and never imagined living outside central Israel. But he has found a home in Barkan, an upscale settlement of nearly 400 families with red-tiled rooftops and a vibrant community center. From his backyard Drori has a clear view of the Mediterranean coast.

“The air is nice, the weather is good, the view is wonderful. I think this is most of the reason that people come here,” he said.

About a third of all West Bank settlers could be defined as “ideological,” according to Yariv Oppenheimer, director of the anti-settlement watchdog group Peace Now. He said these settlers, the driving force behind the settlement enterprise, are politically active and tend to live in the more outlying areas, often closer to Palestinian villages and ancient Jewish religious sites.

“The irony is that the believers are the ones who are more likely to be ultimately removed,” he said.

The rest are “economic” settlers who take advantage of the benefits available to live a higher quality of life than they could have afforded in Israel proper. While these settlers tend to still hold hawkish political positions, they are not as hard-core over territorial compromise. Some, particularly those in and around Jerusalem, don’t even realize they are settlers.

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for ultra-Orthodox Jews, the poorest segment of Israeli society. Some of the ultra-Orthodox may even have no other choice but to live in the settlements, Peace Now acknowledges.

Oppenheimer said the economic settlers were less combative and rejectionist, but because of their sheer growth posed an obstacle.

“If everyone behaves like them and settlements continue to expand, there will be no place for a Palestinian state, even if they are not ideological,” he said.

Many of these settlers would evacuate quietly in return for fair compensation, but likely won’t have to because they are within the major blocs Israel would probably keep in a land deal. In previous rounds of negotiations, the Palestinians agreed to swap some West Bank land for Israeli territory to allow Israel to annex the largest settlement blocs adjacent to its border.

Even if the current talks can reach a similar understanding, most experts believe that more than 100,000 settlers in outlying communities would have to be evacuated. It won’t be easy.

In 2005, Israel evacuated all 9,000 of its settlers from the Gaza Strip.

Despite months of protests by prosettler demonstrators and widespread resistance by the settlers themselves, the pullout passed with relatively little violence.

Settlers have vowed to put up more of a fight under any West Bank withdrawal. Israelis in general are hesitant to pay what they consider a steep price — more than 53 percent would oppose any peace deal that included major withdrawals from the West Bank, according to a poll of 506 released by the Maagar Mohot research institute Friday. Dividing Jerusalem, home to sensitive religious sites, would be the hardest challenge of all.

Hanan Ashrawi, a senior Palestinian official, said distinctions between settlers and their various motivations could be taken into consideration during negotiations.

Regardless, she said they were all part of the problem.

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces stormed a Cairo mosque Saturday after a heavy exchange of gunfire with armed men shooting down from a minaret, rounding up hundreds of supporters of the country’s ousted president who had sought refuge there overnight after violent clashes killed 173 people.

The raid on the alFath mosque on Ramses Square was prompted by fears that deposed President Mohammed Morsi’s group, the Muslim Brotherhood, again planned to set up a sitin, security officials said, similar to those that were broken up Wednesday in assaults that killed hundreds of people.

The arrest of the brother of al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri came in connection to the raid on the mosque. Officials said that he planned to bring in armed groups to provide support to those holed up inside the mosque.

Mohammed al-Zawahri, a Morsi ally, is the leader of the ultraconservative Jihadi Salafi group which espouses al-Qaida’s hardline ideology. He was detained at a checkpoint in Giza, the city across the Nile from Cairo, the official said.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity as he wasn’t authorized to brief journalists about the arrest.

The Egyptian government meanwhile announced it had begun deliberations on whether to ban the Brotherhood, a long-outlawed organization that swept to power in the country’s first democratic elections a year ago.

Such a ban — which authorities say is rooted in the group’s use of violence — would be a repeat to the decades-long power struggle between the state and the Brotherhood.

For more than a month since the July 3 military overthrow of Morsi, Brotherhood members and supporters have attacked and torched scores of police stations and churches, in retaliation. Shops and houses of Christians have also been targeted.

Such attacks spurred widespread public anger against the Brotherhood, giving the military-backed government popular backing to step up its campaign against the Islamist group.

It reminded people of a decade-long Islamist insurgency against Mubarak’s rule in the 1990s which only strengthened security agencies and ended up with thousands of Islamic fundamentalists in prisons.

The unrest in Egypt has raised international concerns over the country’s stability and prompted U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to condemn in a statement on Saturday both “violent protests” in reference to Brotherhood’s rallies and the authorities’ “excessive use of force.”

Ban also noted, in an apparent rebuff of Brotherhood demands to reinstate Morsi, that the “political clocks move only forward, not backward” and urged “maximum restraint and shift immediately to de-escalation.”

Former President Jimmy Carter expressed deep concern over the violence, saying it is “rap-

idly eroding the chances for dialogue and a road to reconciliation.” Carter added that he is “especially concerned that Egyptians are arming themselves and engaging in inter-communal violence.”

In Cairo, the assault on the al-Fath Mosque began on Friday when pro-Morsi protesters and armed men fled into the worship center to avoid angry vigilantes and arrest. They piled furniture in the mosque’s entrance to block authorities and enraged antiMorsi protesters from reaching them.

The mosque served as a field hospital and an open-air morgue as a Brotherhood-called day of protests descended into violence. By daybreak Saturday, security forces and armored personnel carriers had surrounded the mosque and it appeared that military-led negotiations might defuse the standoff.

A post on the Facebook page of the army spokesman, Col. Mohammed Ali, accused gunmen of firing from the mosque at nearby buildings, located on Ramses Square in central Cairo. The upper floors of a commercial building and blood bank towering over the square caught fire during the mayhem, with flames engulfing it for hours.

A Muslim cleric, Sheik Abdel-Hafiz el-Maslami, told The Associated Press that people were afraid to leave the mosque out of fear of detention or being assaulted by the crowd outside. He said there were armed men inside the mosque at one point but protesters had forced them out.

“We lost control over things,” the cleric said.

“There were men with arms in the mosque who were forced out of the mosque but we can’t control things here.”

He said there were ongoing negotiations with the military to enable the protesters to safely leave.

State television showed small groups emerging from the mosque by late Saturday morning.

However, local journalist Shaimaa Awad who was trapped in the mosque with the Islamists said the talks failed after three women were detained by the military after agreeing to get out early Saturday morning.

An AP reporter said that thousands of anti-Islamist protesters rallied outside the mosque, chanting: “God take revenge on Morsi and those standing behind him!”

Army tanks and soldiers closed off the main entrances to Ramses Square as soldiers sealed off the area with barbed wire.

By midday Saturday, gunmen took over a mosque minaret and opened fire on the security forces below, the staterun MENA news agency said. The crowd around the mosque panicked as soldiers opened fire with assault rifles, the chaos broadcast live on local television channels.

Several security officials told The Associated Press that ending the standoff at the mosque was essential after receiving information that the group planned to turn it into a new sit-in protest camp. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

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BARKAN, West Bank (AP) — Micha Drori is living the Israeli dream: a house, a yard, a wife and three kids. The 42-year-old businessman has found an affordable alternative to Israel’s booming real estate market in a quiet community he loves, with a commute of less than half an hour to his job near Tel Aviv.

What’s the catch? He’s a West Bank settler.

The fate of Jewish settlements took center stage this week with the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks aimed at establishing a Palestinian state. In contrast to the prevailing image of settlers as guntoting religious zealots, the majority are in fact middle-of-the-road pragmatists seeking quality of life. Many shun the settler ideology and say they will uproot quietly, if needed, for the sake of peace.

“We will not sit here and burn tires if the government will tell us to leave. We will just leave,” Drori said in his quiet garden, smack in the middle of the West Bank. “When the proper solution will be found I don’t believe that something will stop it like settlements. Houses can be moved … I don’t think the settlements are a problem.”

For the Palestinians, though, the settlements are a huge problem.

They seek a state that includes the West Bank and east Jerusalem, territories Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 war. The Palestinians, and most of the international community, consider any settlements built beyond the 1967 borders to be illegal land grabs.

For five years, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused to engage in talks while settlement construction continued. As talks finally got under way this week, the Palestinians threatened to walk away again after Israel announced plans to build more than 3,000 new apartments.

In all, Israel has built dozens of settlements since 1967 that are now home to about 550,000 Israelis.

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Gudorf Law Group opens new offices Dow has worst week of 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell Friday, closing out what was the worst week of the year for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

The market was dragged lower by a weak performance from retailers and companies sensitive to higher interest rates. Homebuilders and banking stocks were among the best performers.

Stocks had a decent start in the first half of the week, but investors were hit hard in the last three days. Overall, the Dow retreated 2.2 percent for the week, its worst for 2013. The broader Standard & Poor’s (NYSE:MHP) 500 index lost 2.1 percent for the week, its secondworst performance of the year.

The possibility of a cutback in the Federal Reserve’s massive bondbuying program in September has roiled the bond market in the last couple of weeks, which in turn spilled over into the stock market.

The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.83 percent, its highest level since July 2011. A week ago, the yield was 2.58 percent. In the bond market, yields rise as bond prices fall.

“When yields are going up like this, that’s scary for most equity investors,” said Brian Reynolds, chief market strategist at Rosenblatt Securities.

On Friday, the S&P 500 lost 5.49 points, or 0.33 percent, to 1,655.83. The Dow fell 30.72 points, or 0.2 percent, to 15,081.47 and the Nasdaq composite lost 3.34 points, or 0.1 percent, to 3,602.78.

Shares of utilities and telecommunications companies, which typically perform poorly in a higher interest-rate environment, closed broadly lower. New York-based

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DAYTON — Gudorf Law Group has announced the opening of its two new offices in Troy and Centerville, as well as the hiring of its three new full-time attorneys, David D. Brannon, John Anthony Castro and Brian M. Wiggins.

This comes as a result of a substantial increase in demand for the firm’s notable services in its existing practice areas of estate planning and elder law, as well as a growing demand in new areas such as domestic and international tax law, and probate litigation. The new hires bring the total number of full-time employees at the firm to 11.

Firm Owner Ted Gudorf notes that this latest expansion is reflective of the current state of the practice.

“We are able to expand at this exciting pace because of the trust established with our existing clients and colleagues, and the reputation that our attorneys, paralegals and staff have developed through a genuine commitment to our community. The skills and experience that David, John and Brian bring to our firm will further enhance our ability to provide services that exceed our clients’ expectations,” Gudorf said.

Brannon joins Gudorf Law Group after working eight years at Dwight Brannon & Associates and will lead the firm’s probate litigation practice area. Throughout his career, Brannon has acquired

a unique skill set that that involves solving disputes between beneficiaries of life insurance, IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, financial accounts, divorce decrees, estate assets, and other real and personal property.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Miami University and his J.D. from the University Of Dayton School Of Law. John Anthony Castro comes to Gudorf Law Group as a recent graduate from Georgetown University Law Center’s Master of Laws in Taxation Program with a Certificate in International Taxation. He earned his J.D. from The University of New Mexico Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Texas A & M. Throughout his education, he has developed a niche in international tax and asset protection planning strategies for corporate clients, as well as a focus in federal tax advisory, tax controversy and litigation, tax-exempt organization services, and private client services. He will assist in managing and expanding the firm’s tax law sector.

Originally from Enon, Brian M. Wiggins joins Gudorf Law Group’s Estate Planning and Elder Law practice group after receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo and his law degree from University of Dayton School of Law. Before pursuing his long-time goal of going to law school, Wiggins worked in the

financial services industry for four years. Wiggins served as a law clerk for two years before joining the firm full time.

Aside from expanding its payroll, Gudorf Law Group has also opened up two new offices in Troy and Centerville. The firm officially moved into its Centerville location, located at 1800 Lyons Road, in December 2012 and moved into its Troy office, located at 220 W. Main St., in January.

“The two new offices in Troy and Centerville, combined with the recent acquisition of our Clayton location, will allow us to better serve the entire Miami Valley, as we will now be within closer proximity to all of our clients,” Gudorf said.

Founded in 1992, Gudorf Law Group is a boutique estate planning, tax advisory and elder care law firm focused on helping families and businesses plan for the future. As an AV-Rated law firm, our team of professionals provides creative solutions to ensure our clients’ assets remain protected and secured for the next generation, regardless of the unique individual or family situation.

Equally important, clients can expect trusted guidance and peace of mind knowing their legal issues are being proactively addressed today so they don’t become problems tomorrow. The firm has offices in Clayton, Troy and Centerville.

Learn more about Gudorf Law Group at www.DaytonEstatePlanningLaw.com.

utility Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:EPB) (NYSE:ED) fell 75 cents, or 1.3 percent, to $56.64 while California’s PG&E (NYSE:PCG) was down 71 cents, or 1.6 percent, to $42.64. Dow components Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZC) (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Inc. fell 1.7 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively.

Retailers continued their multi-day selloff. Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE:JWN) gave a bleak sales outlook late Thursday that echoed similar forecasts from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Macy’s (NYSE:FD) Inc. earlier this week.

The outlooks have raised worries that U.S. shoppers might be pulling back on spending.

Nordstrom’s stock fell $2.90, or 4.9 percent, to $56.43, making it the biggest decliner in the S&P 500.

The retail industry is a closelywatched part of the U.S. economy as consumer spending makes up roughly 70 percent of economic activity. The disappointing outlooks are worrisome because they take into account the back-to-school shopping season, typically the second-biggest shopping period for U.S. retailers.

“It’s left us scratching our heads,” said John Fox, who oversees $873 million in assets as co-manager of the FAM Value Fund. “It really forces you to ask the question: ‘is the consumer slowing down?’”

Investors have also been concerned about what will happen to the stock market — and the U.S. economy — if the Fed begins winding down its $85 billion-a-month bond-buying program in September.

Some investors think that the Fed’s program has been a large contributor to the stock market’s record run.

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TODAY’S TIPS • BANQUET: The Trojan Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Sept.

7 in the Club 55 Crystal Room. Tickets are now available for the event, which will honor the 10 inductees into the inaugural hall of fame class. Tickets are $35. Tickets may be purchased individually or in tables of six or eight. Donated tickets also can be purchased for deserving youth. Tickets may be obtained at the following locations: Troy High School Athletic Department, Lincoln Community Center, Shipman, Dixon & Livingston law firm and Heath Murray’s State Farm Insurance Agency. For more information, call John Terwilliger at 339-2113.

• HOCKEY: Hobart Arena’s Hockey Initiation Program is for beginning players ages 5-10 or for beginner skaters. Practices begin Sept. 16 and run through mid-March of 2014. The program practices once per week for 50 minutes and includes approximately 20 practices over the course of the season.

An equipment rental program is available for all participants. The cost is $130 for the season. For more information, visit www. troyohio.gov/rec/ProgramsRegForms.html or call Phil Noll at (937) 875-0249.

• BASEBALL: Tryouts for the new 2014 13u Troy Rampage will be at noon Aug. 24-25 at Duke Park’s Legion Field. Players cannot turn 14 before May 1, 2014, and must bring their own equipment. For more information, contact coach Frosty Brown at (937) 339-4383, (937) 474-7344 or by email at ibrown@woh.rr.com.

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MONDAY Boys Golf Preble Shawnee at Milton-Union (4 p.m.)

Newton at Miami East (4 p.m.)

Tri-Village at Covington (4 p.m.)

Bethel at Bradford (4 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Perry (4:30 p.m.)

Lehman at Botkins (4 p.m.)

Girls Golf Troy, Tippecanoe at Skyhawk Invite (1 p.m.)

Tri-Village at Covington (4 p.m.)

Boys Soccer Graham at Miami East (6 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Ponitz (5 p.m.)

Girls Soccer Miami East at Graham (7 p.m.)

Tennis Milton-Union at Greenville (4:30 p.m.)

Lehman at Beavercreek (4 p.m.)

Volleyball Piqua at Milton-Union (7 p.m.)

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Trojans look sharp in scrimmage Not up David Fong Executive Editor

REYNOLDSBURG — Troy football coach Scot Brewer remembers all too well the feelings he had about his team’s progress after the Trojans’ first scrimmage of the year against Reynoldsburg last season.

He’s pleased to say after scrimmaging Reynoldsburg again this year, many of those same concerns he had a year ago are gone.

“We’ve still got a long way to go — but we looked a lot better this year than we did last year,” Brewer said. “You’ve got to remember, we had a new coach, a lot of new kids and we were running an entirely new

offense. We had to find out a lot of things. This year, I think we all have a lot more confidence in one another.”

Troy varsity outdueled Reynoldsburg 3-2 Saturday, while the junior varsity squads battled to a 2-2 tie.

Senior quarterback Matt Barr looked sharp Saturday, throwing for one touchdown to sophomore tight end Austin Kyzer and guiding the Trojans to two more scores, one on a run by junior fullback Anthony Shoop and one on a run by senior tailback Miles Hibbler.

“Our kids looked really good today,” Brewer said. “Our linemen did a great job — a lot of them were playing both ways for us. We were able to rotate

a lot of kids in and out and got to look at what a bunch of different kids can do in game situations.”

Troy struggled to move the ball early, while Reynoldsburg scored on its first possession of the scrimmage. From that point on, however, the Trojans were able to outduel the Raiders.

“They came out and smacked us a little bit — I think that woke us up,” Brewer said.

“From that point on, the kids really played well.”

Troy closes out the preseason Friday by hosting Dunbar in its final scrimmage. The Trojans open the season on a Thursday, Aug. 29, against ChaminadeJulienne at Wayne High School. dfong@civitasmedia.com

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Troy sweeps Bellbrook, Tecumseh JOSH BROWN Sports Editor

TROY — First game jitters affect everyone.

Once Troy shook them off, though, the Trojans were the thing affecting everyone else.

Troy fought through a sloppy first game against Bellbrook to open a tri-match Saturday at the Trojan Activities Center then cruised from there, defeating the Golden Eagles 25-22, 25-14. Up next was Tecumseh — which dropped its first game against Bellbrook only to rally to win in three — and the Trojans used a long service

run by Lauren Freed in the first game to finish a 25-8, 25-17 sweep on opening day.

“We were a little tight this morning (against Bellbrook), and I think the first game reflected that,” Troy coach Michelle Owen said.

“We were up by as many as five in that game, but we let them hang around and creep back. We weren’t playing our tempo, our game.

“In the second game, we set a goal to not give up 15 points, and we loosened up a bit and played our game.

We were happy Photo courtesy Lee Woolery/Speedshot Photo with how we closed out that match.” Troy’s Leslie Wynkoop (4) sets the ball as teammate Jillian Ross • See TROY on page A12 (2) looks on Saturday against Bellbrook.

TUESDAY Boys Golf Butler at Tippecanoe (4:30 p.m.)

Miami East at Mississinawa Valley (4:30 p.m.)

Covington at Newton (4 p.m.)

Bethel at Tri-County North (4 p.m.)

Ansonia at Bradford (4 p.m.)

Lehman/Ridgemont at Upper Scioto Valley (TBA)

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Girls Golf Springboro at Troy (3 p.m.)

Boys Soccer Centerville at Troy (7 p.m.)

Oakwood vs. Tippecanoe (7:15 p.m.)

Bethel at Milton-Union (7:30 p.m.)

Piqua at Fairborn (7 p.m.)

Graham at Lehman (5 p.m.)

Girls Soccer Bethel at Milton-Union (5:30 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Newton (7 p.m.)

Lehman at Graham (5 p.m.)

Tennis Lebanon at Troy (4:30 p.m.)

Tippecanoe at Stebbins (4:30 p.m.)

Milton-Union at Preble Shawnee (4:30 p.m.)

Centerville at Piqua (4:30 p.m.)

Volleyball Butler at Tippecanoe (6:30 p.m.)

Bradford at Russia (7 p.m.)

Lehman at Versailles (6 p.m.)

Cross Country Lehman at Shelby County Preview (at Anna) (5 p.m.)

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Allmendinger wins at Mid-Ohio AJ Allmendinger was so close to he could almost envision coasting through his final lap and capturing the checkered flag.

Then, elsewhere on the course, a car spun out and the subsequent yellow flag meant the pack would have to restart behind the pace car in a two-lap sprint to the finish.

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Troy closes out Lima Shawnee, 4-0 Rindler ties East school mark at Crew Stadium Staff Reports

LIMA — Troy got the early jump on Lima Shawnee, but the Trojans had to wait a while to put the Indians away.

But put them away the Trojans did.

Troy (1-0) kept the offensive pressure up from beginning to end, firing off 28 shots on goal and eventually finding enough room to work to get the ball into the net in a 4-0 victory at Lima Shawnee to kick off the season Saturday.

The Trojans’ first goal came six minutes into the game as Whitney Webb finished off a feed from Kina Sekito — but they had to wait until the end of the first half to get any insurance.

Once they got it, though, they go plenty.

Sierra Besecker scored off of a Sekito corner kick with two minutes left until halftime, then Sekito dished out her third assist of the half a mere 45 seconds later, this time to Gracie Huffman “They packed it in pretty well defensively, so we were just trying to find space,” Troy coach Michael Rasey said. “Once we scored that second goal off of the corner, the girls relaxed a

little — and then we scored again right away. It was good to finish off the half with two quick goals.”

Melissa Short added one more insurance score in the second half with an assist from Kelsey Walters.

Troy travels to Centerville for another big test Wednesday.

“It was good to get that first win out of the way,” Rasey said.

“We need to win the games that we’re supposed to win, so that when we play teams like Centerville we can be competitive and go in with confidence.”

ME 3, Tecumseh 0 COLUMBUS — Kelly Rindler made sure her return was worth the wait.

And the Vikings’ recordbooks will always attest to that.

After the Miami East goalkeeper missed her whole junior season with an injury, she was back in action in the Vikings’ season opener at Crew Stadium in Columbus. And she made two saves in the game to post her 24th career shutout, tying the Miami East school record as the Vikings blanked Tecumseh 3-0.

“She was excited, especially after missing her entire junior season,” Miami East coach Lil Carson said. “To tie the record

on this field, it was a pretty big deal for her.”

She still needed offensive support, though. And 6:34 into the game, she got it.

Kendra Beckman hit a shot off the crossbar, and Lindsey Roeth was there to collect the rebound and score to make it 1-0 Vikings. Two minutes later, Beckman set up another score, this time by Emily Holicki. And early in the second half, Holicki capped off the scoring by driving home a through ball from Katelyn Gardella.

Miami East (1-0) is now 2-0-1 at Crew Stadium, having played there each of the past three seasons.

“It was huge,” Carson said.

“Tecumseh is a pretty decent team, a bigger school than us.

Having that experience of playing here before, we had the advantage early on — and we definitely used it. After starting off the season here, we’re hoping to end it here, too.”

Next up for the Vikings is a trip to Graham on Monday.

M-U 5, DC 0 DAYTON — Milton-Union took control of Saturday’s season opener at Dayton Christian and never let go, cruising to a 5-0 win.

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COLDWATER — After two straight state championships, the Miami East Vikings have certain expectations.

Which is why they weren’t pleased with Saturday’s fourth-place finish at the Coldwater Classic to open the new season.

Miami East won an upand-down three-set match against New Knoxville 25-9, 21-25, 25-14 to start the day, dropped a 25-22, 25-23 match to Coldwater and finished with a 22-25, 25-22, 25-14 loss to St. Henry.

“Most teams would be happy to come into a tournament like this, stacked with regional and state qualifiers, and go 1-2,” Miami East coach John Cash said. “We’re not.

We’re not happy with how we played today.

“Consistency is one of the things we’re known for.

But this was more like a rollercoaster ride. We didn’t have consistency, and that leads to close losses.”

Despite graduating three seniors off of those state championship teams, the Vikings still have plenty of firepower — and it was on display at different points in the day.

Sam Cash had 25 kills, four blocks, six aces and 34 assists, Angie Mack had 17 kills, a block and an ace and Kati Runner — new to the system — had 15 kills. Allison Morrett, who moved to outside hitter from her traditional libero position, had 12 kills, a block, an ace and 32 assists, Ashley Current had 11 kills and six blocks, Trina Current had five kills and four blocks and Anna Kiesewetter had three aces.

Miami East held late leads in each of the sets against Coldwater — including a five-point lead in the second set before Coldwater closed the match out on a 7-0 run.

“Coldwater was a regional finalist last year, St. Henry is a storied program, all three of these schools are MAC schools,” Cash said. “But we didn’t play consistently like we usually do. We left doors open for the opponents, and we paid for it.

“They took advantage of us giving them opportunities. Now our girls have to decide where they want to go with this.”

Miami East is off until Aug. 29 when the Vikings travel to Newton.

Tipp Splits Tri BROOKVILLE — Ball control is an early area of focus for Tippecanoe.

Against Northmont, the Red Devils didn’t have it. Against Brookville, they did.

Which led to a seasonopening split of a tri-match at Brookville High School Saturday, as Tippecanoe dropped its first match of the year 25-18, 25-12 to the Thunderbolts before beating the host Blue Devils 25-21, 25-23.

“In the Northmont match, (we) lacked ball control, therefore forcing us to set most of the time outside,” Tippecanoe firstyear coach Howard Garcia said. “Against Brookville our serve receive was more consistent and we were able to establish the middle attack more, allowing the outside hitters to be oneon-one.”

Halee Printz had four kills and Aubrey Cox two against Northmont, Alyssa Crusey had two aces, Hannah Budding had six assists and Emily Layman had 10 digs. Against Brookville, Crusey led the Devils with eight kills and also had nine assists, Printz had six kills and two aces, Cox and Erin Jans each had three blocks, Budding had 15 assists and Layman had 21 digs.

Tippecanoe (1-1) hosts Butler Tuesday.

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Brad Keselowski wo won on Saturday’s Nationwide S Series eries race at Watkins Glen, but a bout of mannerly driving kept ept him from breaking out tthe he broom on Sunday.

FAILURE TO LAUNCH Brad Keselowski re recovered ecovered from an earlyy race spin to go toe-to-toe with Kyle Busch for the Cheez-it 355 victory iin n the closing laps. For the Keselowski third straight year Ke selowski finished second in the race.

“That kind of stinks,” stinkss,” he said. “But I’m proud proud of the effort and prou ud of the recovery because deep hole very early in the that (spin) dug us a d race.”

On the last lap, Keselowski’s selowski’s No. 2 Ford came bumper right up to the rear bu umper of Busch’s No. 18 times.

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on Sunday. Owen who? Kelly was making his Cup Series debut in the No. 511 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet Kelly is a 36-year-old Chevrolet. ld driver from trying Devonport, Australia, who is tr ying to forge a NASCAR career. experience,” “It was an awesome experie nce,” Kelly said.

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SPEAKING OF GORDON Gordon is struggling to make e the Chase.

He’s 13th in points, but fifth among mong wild-card Lap 13 (of 90) and hopefuls. Gordon crashed on L finished 38th.

“It’s unfortunate,” he said. “II had a big run on (Denny Hamlin) and I got up p on him and the nose just completely took off and put me in the wall.”

Gordon is running out of races ces to secure a Chase berth. When asked whatt happens now, Gordon said the team needs to o fight hard.

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FFord’s ord’s A Ambrose mbrose rrides ides roller roller coaster coaster at at road road ccourse ourse Marcos Ambrose ran the gamut of a onal spectrum over race driver’s emotional atkins Glen. the weekend at Watkins He struggled on Friday, was fast on minated on Sunday, Saturday, and dominated until everything felll apart near the end.

Ambrose, who was as trying to win the Glen event for a third consecutive time, led twice for 51 laps before his day ended on Lap 85 of the 90-lap d was already going race. His No. 9 Ford urned around by sour when he got turned road-rac Matt Kenseth, who said his road-rac-

kills are not up to snuff. ing skills “Obviously, viously, I’m a weak link when n it comess to here,” Kenseth said.

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calm me back down for (qualifying).”

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“I’m just ust really disappointed for myy Stanley team. Something was wrong with the car there, and I just couldn’tt g. I could feel on the rollget going. en, around lap that something had broken, st feel bad for the guys who got but I just caught up in all that mess. That’s nott the way we wanted our day to finish, nk you to Stanley and Ford and nd but thank dy at Richard Petty MotorMotor everybody or giving me a good shot to sports for st win. We had a very fast car, but it just wasn’t our day.”

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Wins Nationwide race at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON (AP) — AJ Allmendinger was so close to he could almost envision coasting through his final lap and capturing the checkered flag.

Then, elsewhere on the course, a car spun out and the subsequent yellow flag meant the pack would have to restart behind the pace car in a two-lap sprint to the finish.

But after leading 73 of the 94 laps, he survived that last, late challenge to win the inaugural NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

“In a way, I feel like I’m playing with house money because I never expected to be back here at this level,” said Allmendinger, making another major step back after his suspension a year ago for failing a random drug test. “I’m just taking it all in and having fun with it.”

Allmendinger improved his record to 2 for 2 this year in the Nationwide Series, adding a victory to the one he picked up for Penske Racing in his only previous start at Road America.

He credited his crew, his sponsors and particularly team owner Roger Penske, who stood by him in his darkest hours

and gave him work.

“It’s Roger’s world and I’m living in it,” Allmendinger said. “I’ll go back and I’ll celebrate this and enjoy it. And definitely take it all in as it’s happening. But I don’t let it dictate my life anymore, which I used to.”

Pole-winner Michael McDowell was second, with native Ohioan Sam Hornish Jr. third, Max Papis fourth and Brian Vickers fifth. Hornish took over the season points lead, 13 points ahead of Elliott Sadler.

The race was plagued by spin-outs and fender benders.

The last one almost changed the outcome.

With everyone racing to the finish and Allmendinger’s Discount Tire Mustang comfortably ahead of McDowell by a couple of seconds, the car driven by Kenny Habul spun out on Turn 11. Out came the caution, with Allmendinger left to make one last stand.

“Since I’m out here running for a championship, I feel like a lot of times I’m taking a little bit more than I give,” Hornish said of his willingness to avoid problems in order to keep running and piling up points. “That last restart, I had to take a little bit there.”

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AJ Allmendinger (22), Owen Kelly and Sam Hornish Jr. (12) head through a turn during the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Saturday in Lexington, Ohio.

Hornish made a run at the leaders almost immediately and also tried to skirt inside McDowell at the first turn.

Allmendinger, who ended up winning by 1.165 seconds, was focused on holding on.

“The only thing about the green-white-checker was I wasn’t great on restarts,” Allmendinger said. “It took three or four laps for the tires to come in and this place, because you’re sliding around and the corners are so tight, it just invites people to kind of come in and want to move you out of the way.”

But he outgunned McDowell in the home straight, held his ground in the first curve and then played keep-away the rest of the way.

Like all the rest of the leaders, fuel was a consideration since almost everyone hadn’t counted on the extra laps under caution.

“When that greenwhite-checker came out, I think everybody got pretty nervous,” said McDowell, who captured his second career pole

earlier in the day. “We all worked so hard to save fuel during the caution.

Had the caution came back out, and there’d been another greenwhite-checker, we’d all have been in trouble.”

Allmendinger’s team kept him from worrying.

“The whole time, I was like, ‘Are we good on fuel?’” Allmendinger said of his radio conversations with crew chief Jeremy Bullins. “He’s saying, ‘Yeah, man, you’re fine.

Just keep going.’”

Absolutely no one was surprised there were lots of caution flags, with 40 large, powerful cars racing around a layout with a variety of elevations and hairpin curves that is just 40-feet wide in places.

The first 18 laps were clean but then things started getting messy.

Justin Allgaier — who would bounce back to briefly challenge for the lead later — found the sand off Turn 9 for the first yellow.

Trevor Bayne and Regan Smith were among the drivers who had their cars spun, either through

contact, aggressive driving or in the heat of the race.

By the end, however, with just 15 or so laps left, the top two had separated themselves, several seconds ahead of third-place Hornish.

Almendinger held onto the lead — not pulling away but not losing any ground — as they made it a two-car race.

Rounding out the top 10 were Sadler in sixth, Marcos Ambrose, Allgaier, Bayne and Jeremy Clements.

Two drivers raced at Mid-Ohio and also planned on being in the middle of the action at Sunday’s NASCAR Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Ambrose was set to start 26th in Brooklyn, Mich., with Austin Dillon set to start a notch behind him.

Both were expecting to helicopter between the two tracks.

Dillon, who placed 21st at Mid-Ohio, came into the race leading the Nationwide drivers’ standings but is now tied for third with Smith.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yovani Gallardo gave up three hits in 6 1/3 innings and Logan Schafer had a two-run double to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Gallardo (9-9), who came off the disabled list Friday, struck out three to lead Milwaukee to its second straight win over the Reds.

Gallardo did not give up a hit until the fourth inning when Brandon Phillips singled after Joey Votto walked. But Phillips was caught in a rundown after the ball got away from Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy.

The Reds threatened AP photo to score in the seventh Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura leaps over Cincinnati inning as Gallardo gave Reds’ Ryan Ludwick to turn a double play on a ball hit by Zack up a one-out single to Cozart during the fifth inning Saturday in Milwaukee.

Phillips. Gallardo was

replaced by Brandon Kintzler, who gave up consecutive singles to Jay Bruce and Ryan Ludwick.

But Kintzler got pinch hitter Xavier Paul to ground into a double play to end the inning.

Kintzler pitched a scoreless eighth inning and Jim Henderson struck out the side in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 chances.

Mat Latos (12-4) pitched seven innings for the Reds, giving up two runs and six hits. The two runs he gave up in the fourth inning snapped his scoreless streak at 19 innings. Lotus’ career high is 21 consecutive shutout innings, most recently accomplished April 19 to May 5.

The Brewers scored the only runs of the game in the fourth inning.

Khris Davis and Scooter Bennett singled with two outs. Schafer followed with a double to right field to score both runners. Schafer’s double broke an 0-for-21 slump.

Notes: Brewers AllStar center fielder Carlos Gomez missed his second straight game. He is listed as day to day with a sprained right knee after making a catch at the wall during Thursday’s 2-1 loss to Cincinnati. …

Ludwick got his first hit of the season in the fifth inning. Ludwick returned to the lineup this week after missing most of the season with a right shoulder injury. … RHP Wily Peralta will start the series finale on Sunday for the Brewers. He will be opposed by the Reds’ Homer Bailey.

Brewers blank Reds, 2-0

Dalton sharp in Bengals win over Titans CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton got a little diversity into the Bengals’ offense.

With All-Pro receiver A.J. Green watching again, Cincinnati’s offense had an impressive first half in a 27-19 preseason victory over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night. Everybody got involved.

Rookie running back Giovani Bernard started, carried seven times for 37 yards and a touchdown, and turned a short pass into a 22-yard gain, giving the Bengals (2-0) the diversity they’re seeking out of the backfield.

After failing to score in the first quarter of a 34-10 win in Atlanta last week, the Bengals’ starters piled up 220 yards in the first half on their way to a 17-3 lead. Dalton was 9 of 14 for 115 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Sanu in the back corner of the end zone.

“I think we were a little bit hungry tonight,” Dalton said. “After last week, we wanted to put points on the board with the (starters) in there. So we go out of this game feeling a little bit better than last week.”

Green didn’t suit up for the game. He bruised his left knee on the first day of training camp and and returned to practice last week on a limited basis. He hopes to play in one of the two final pre-

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard runs against the Tennessee Titans in the first half against the Tennessee Titans Saturday in Cincinnati.

season games.

The offense also was a focus for Tennessee (0-2), and things didn’t go nearly so well. Jake Locker played the first half and went 12 of 20 for 116 yards, but failed to get a touchdown. And Tennessee’s kickers didn’t help, missing three straight field-goal attempts.

The Titans spent the offseason reconfiguring their offensive line through free agency and the draft.

They had a new combination for the second preseason game.

Right tackle David Stewart was back after missing the first preseason game against Washington with a sore right ankle. It was his first game action since he broke his right leg last Dec. 2. He settled in next to guard Chance Warmack, the No. 10 overall pick in the draft. At center was Fernando Velasco, competing for the job

with Rob Tuner, who started the first preseason game.

The Titans got got 182 yards in the first half and averaged 4.4 yards per rush, an encouraging statistic. The Titans were last in the NFL in time of possession last season in part because their injury-depleted line struggled.

“We really got the running game going in the second quarter and continued it in the second half,” coach Mike Munchak said. “That was good to see. I think we took one drive, especially, and really made it an emphasis to run it and were able to do it when we wanted to.”

Their kicking game gave them problems.

Rob Bironas didn’t play in the 22-21 loss to Washington last week because of a bad back. He resumed kicking on Monday and missed two of his three attempts.

Bironas was on target from 44 yards out on the opening drive, but was wide from 38 and 37 yards. Maikon Bonani then missed from 47 yards before making one.

Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers hurt his right ankle during the first quarter and walked off the field, then was taken on a cart to have it examined. Receiver Kendall Wright — Tennessee’s first-round pick last season — also left with a knee injury.

Danielle McFarland had a pair of goals and an assist for the Bulldogs (1-0), and Katelyn Krieger and Matison Jackson each had a goal and an assist.

Jessy Bowman scored the first goal of the game, while Jackson scored the last. Alayna Bennett also had an assist.

“We played well,” Milton-Union coach Andy Grudich said. “It was a very physical game, and we held them to maybe three or four shots total.

“It’s always good to get balls in the net and get that first win. It was a solid effort all around.”

Milton-Union hosts Bethel Tuesday.

Other scores: Tippecanoe 2, Wayne 1.

• Boys Troy 2, Lebanon 2 LEBANON — With one minute left in the first half, Troy still held a twogoal lead.

The next two minutes changed all of that.

Lebanon cut Troy’s advantage in half with less than a minute to play before the break, then 13 seconds into the second half the Warriors scored on a penalty kick, forcing the Trojans to make due with a 2-2 tie in Saturday’s season opener at Lebanon.

For Troy coach Richard Phillips, the difference wasn’t the goals the Trojans gave up — or even playing roughly the final 15 minutes of the game with only 10 players due to a double-yellow card.

It was all of the missed chances in the first half.

“In the first half, we created a lot of chances, and we didn’t take advantage of a lot of them. And we should have,” Phillips said. “Defensively, we played well. Offensively, we created opportunities and missed a few.”

Adam Witmer scored the first goal of the game for Troy, then Stephen Williams scored with an assist from Jake Mastrioanni to make it 2-0.

Even down a man late in the game, Troy was able to find ways to put pressure on the Warriors’ goal. But in the end, the game finished in a stalemate.

“As the game wore on, we were not aware of our position on the field.

We were called offsides a couple of times,” Phillips said. “We need to be more aware. But we still played well, we moved the ball around and we kept our composure — even with only 10 players on the field. They had some advantages when we were down a man, and we created some, as well.

“We are playing with more confidence and a little more discipline than we did in the preseason.

We fought hard, and I was happy with the overall effort.”

Troy hosts Centerville Tuesday in its home opener.

JV score: Troy 3, Lebanon 2.

Tipp 4, Wayne 2 TIPP CITY — Tippecanoe had plenty of chances to score and managed to put home a few, and the Red Devils’ young defense made that stand up in a 4-2 victory Saturday at Tipp City Park to open the season.

“We’re still struggling a bit here and there,” Tippecanoe coach Scott Downing said. “We’ve got a lot of new guys playing in the back right now. Our one returning starter on defense is hurt. We’re still learning.

“But we’ll take the win.”

Kevin Ryan tallied Tippecanoe’s first two goals, one on an assist from Darius Appora and the other from John Bailey to give the Devils a 2-0 lead at the half. Appora then scored a goal of his own on a feed from Bailey to make it a 3-0 game, and Colin Tateman added some extra insurance after the Warriors cut into the lead.

Tippecanoe (1-0) hosts Oakwood Tuesday.

Other scores: Piqua 11, Preble Shawnee 0.

SCOREBOARD

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Scores

BASEBALL Baseball Expanded Standings All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Boston 73 52 .584 Tampa Bay 69 52 .570 Baltimore 65 56 .537 New York 63 59 .516 Toronto 57 66 .463 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 71 51 .582 Cleveland 65 57 .533 Kansas City 64 57 .529 Minnesota 54 67 .446 Chicago 48 74 .393 West Division W L Pct Texas 70 52 .574 Oakland 69 52 .570 Seattle 56 65 .463 Los Angeles 54 67 .446 Houston 40 81 .331 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Atlanta 75 47 .615 Washington 59 62 .488 New York 56 64 .467 Philadelphia 53 69 .434 Miami 46 75 .380 Central Division W L Pct Pittsburgh 72 50 .590 St. Louis 70 52 .574 Cincinnati 69 54 .561 Milwaukee 54 69 .439 Chicago 53 69 .434 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 72 50 .590 Arizona 63 58 .521 Colorado 58 65 .472 San Francisco 55 67 .451 San Diego 54 68 .443

GB WCGB — — 2 — 6 4 8½ 6½ 15 13

L10 4-6 3-7 4-6 6-4 4-6

Str W-1 L-1 L-4 L-1 W-1

Home 40-22 40-23 33-26 34-27 31-32

Away 33-30 29-29 32-30 29-32 26-34

GB WCGB — — 6 4½ 6½ 5 16½ 15 23 21½

L10 4-6 3-7 6-4 5-5 5-5

Str L-2 L-1 W-2 L-2 W-2

Home 38-21 38-25 33-28 28-31 28-32

Away 33-30 27-32 31-29 26-36 20-42

GB WCGB — — ½ — 13½ 13 15½ 15 29½ 29

L10 8-2 5-5 4-6 3-7 3-7

Str L-1 W-2 W-1 L-1 W-1

Home 34-26 37-22 31-32 30-33 19-43

Away 36-26 32-30 25-33 24-34 21-38

GB WCGB — — 15½ 9 18 11½ 22 15½ 28½ 22

L10 8-2 5-5 6-4 2-8 3-7

Str W-3 L-2 W-2 L-4 L-2

Home 43-17 36-29 25-32 29-29 26-34

Away 32-30 23-33 31-32 24-40 20-41

GB WCGB — — 2 — 3½ — 18½ 15 19 15½

L10 4-6 4-6 7-3 6-4 4-6

Str L-1 W-1 L-2 W-2 L-1

Home 42-21 36-23 37-20 29-32 24-37

Away 30-29 34-29 32-34 25-37 29-32

GB WCGB — — 8½ 5 14½ 11 17 13½ 18 14½

L10 Str Home Away 10-0 W-10 37-25 35-25 7-3 W-1 36-26 27-32 6-4 W-2 36-27 22-38 5-5 W-3 31-31 24-36 2-8 L-3 31-29 23-39

AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday's Games Kansas City 2, Detroit 1, 1st game Colorado 6, Baltimore 3 Kansas City 3, Detroit 0, 2nd game N.Y.Yankees 10, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4 Seattle 3, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota 2 Oakland 3, Cleveland 2 Houston 8, L.A. Angels 2 Saturday's Games Boston 6, N.Y.Yankees 1 Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota 5 Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 2 Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Sunday's Games Kansas City (B.Chen 5-0) at Detroit (Scherzer 17-1), 1:08 p.m.

Colorado (Chacin 11-6) at Baltimore (Feldman 2-3), 1:35 p.m.

Toronto (Redmond 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Archer 6-5), 1:40 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (H.Santiago 3-7) at Minnesota (Deduno 7-6), 2:10 p.m.

Seattle (E.Ramirez 4-0) at Texas (Darvish 12-5), 3:05 p.m.

Houston (Oberholtzer 2-1) at L.A. Angels (Vargas 6-5), 3:35 p.m.

Cleveland (Kazmir 7-5) at Oakland (Milone 9-9), 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 10-10) at Boston (Dempster 6-8), 8:05 p.m.

Monday's Games N.Y. Mets at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Boston at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday's Games Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis 0 Pittsburgh 6, Arizona 2 Colorado 6, Baltimore 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, Philadelphia 0 San Francisco 14, Miami 10 Atlanta 3, Washington 2, 10 innings Milwaukee 7, Cincinnati 6 N.Y. Mets 5, San Diego 2 Saturday's Games Arizona 15, Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, Philadelphia 0 Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee 2, Cincinnati 0 San Francisco 6, Miami 4 Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

Sunday's Games San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-7) at Miami (Koehler 3-8), 1:10 p.m.

Arizona (Miley 9-8) at Pittsburgh (Morton 4-3), 1:35 p.m.

Colorado (Chacin 11-6) at Baltimore (Feldman 2-3), 1:35 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Nolasco 9-9) at Philadelphia (Hamels 5-13), 1:35 p.m.

Washington (G.Gonzalez 7-5) at Atlanta (Teheran 9-6), 1:35 p.m.

Cincinnati (H.Bailey 7-10) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 8-12), 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 13-7) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 7-12), 2:20 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 9-4) at San Diego (Stults 8-10), 4:10 p.m.

Monday's Games N.Y. Mets at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.

Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Boston at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Brewers 2, Reds 0 Cincinnati Milwaukee ab r h bi ab r h bi Choo cf 3 0 0 0 Aoki rf 3 0 2 0 Frazier 3b 4 0 0 0 Segura ss 3 0 1 0 Votto 1b 3 0 0 0 Lucroy c 4 0 0 0 Phillips 2b 4 0 2 0 ArRmr 3b 3 0 0 0 Bruce rf 3 0 1 0 JFrncs 1b 3 0 0 0 Ludwck lf 3 0 2 0 Hndrsn p 0 0 0 0 Cozart ss 2 0 0 0 KDavis lf 2 1 1 0 Paul ph 1 0 0 0 Gennett 2b3 1 1 0 CIzturs ss 0 0 0 0 Kintzlr p 0 0 0 0 Mesorc c 3 0 0 0 YBtncr 1b 0 0 0 0 Latos p 2 0 0 0 LSchfr cf 3 0 1 2 Hannhn ph1 0 0 0 Gallard p 2 0 0 0 Ondrsk p 0 0 0 0 Bianchi 2b 1 0 0 0 Totals 29 0 5 0 Totals 27 2 6 2 Cincinnati....................000 000 000—0 Milwaukee...................000 200 00x—2 DP_Cincinnati 2, Milwaukee 2.

LOB_Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 6.

2B_L.Schafer (15). S_Segura. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Latos L,12-4 . . . . . . . .7 6 2 2 3 6 Ondrusek . . . . . . . . . .1 0 0 0 0 0 Milwaukee Gallardo W,9-9 . .6 1-3 3 0 0 2 3 Kintzler H,16 . . . .1 2-3 2 0 0 0 1 Henderson S,18-21 . .1 0 0 0 0 3 HBP_by Latos (Ar.Ramirez).

Umpires_Home, Mike Winters; First, Tim Timmons; Second, Laz Diaz; Third, Mark Wegner.

T_2:28. A_37,046 (41,900).

Saturday's Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE NY . . . . . . . . .000 010 000—1 8 2 Boston . . . . .000 302 10x—6 14 0 Kuroda, Warren (6), Logan (8) and C.Stewart; Lackey, Breslow (7), Tazawa (8), Uehara (9) and Saltalamacchia.

W_Lackey 8-10. L_Kuroda 11-8.

HRs_Boston, D.Ortiz (24).

Toronto . . . .102 002 010—6 10 1 TB . . . . . . . . .000 200 000—2 7 1 Happ, Wagner (6), Lincoln (8), Oliver (9) and Arencibia; Ro.Hernandez, Al.Torres (6), B.Gomes (8), C.Ramos (9) and J.Molina. W_Happ 3-2. L_Ro.Hernandez 6-13. HRs_Toronto, Bautista (28), Lind 2 (16).

Chi . . . . . . . .100 400 012—8 12 0 Minn . . . . . . .003 000 020—5 11 0 Sale, N.Jones (8), A.Reed (9) and Phegley; A.Albers, Roenicke (8), Thielbar (8), Fien (8) and C.Herrmann. W_Sale 911. L_A.Albers 2-1. Sv_A.Reed (30).

HRs_Chicago, Viciedo (10), De Aza (14).

Minnesota, Doumit (10).

NATIONAL LEAGUE SL . . . . . . . . .000 112 000—4 5 0 Chi . . . . . . . .000 000 000—0 5 0 J.Kelly, Maness (7), Choate (8), Wacha (9) and Y.Molina; Tr.Wood, B.Parker (6), Bowden (7), H.Rondon (8) and Castillo.

W_J.Kelly 4-3. L_Tr.Wood 7-10. HRs_St. Louis, Y.Molina (9).

Arizona . . . .206 000043—15 20 1 Pitt . . . . . . . .004 001 000— 5 11 1 Cahill, W.Harris (6), Thatcher (6), Putz (7), Bell (8), E.De La Rosa (9) and Nieves; Locke, J.Hughes (3), Mazzaro (5), Ju.Wilson (7), J.Gomez (8), Morris (8) and R.Martin, T.Sanchez. W_Cahill 4-10.

L_Locke 9-4. HRs_Arizona, Prado (11), Goldschmidt (30). Pittsburgh, S.Marte (11), P.Alvarez (30).

LA . . . . . . . . .100 010 003—5 9 0 Phil . . . . . . . .000 000 000—0 3 3 Kershaw, League (9) and A.Ellis; K.Kendrick, Rosenberg (7), Diekman (8), Lu.Garcia (9) and Kratz.W_Kershaw 12-7.

L_K.Kendrick 10-10. HRs_Los Angeles, Uribe (7).

SF . . . . . . . . .000 400 020—6 5 1 Miami . . . . . .000 002 020—4 5 0 M.Cain, S.Casilla (8), Romo (9) and Posey; H.Alvarez, A.Ramos (8), M.Dunn (8) and K.Hill.W_M.Cain 8-8. L_H.Alvarez 2-2. Sv_Romo (30). HRs_Miami, Stanton (14).

Midwest League At A Glance Eastern Division

W L Pct. GB x-South Bend (D’Backs) 33 22 .600 — Great Lakes (Dodgers) 31 22 .585 1 Bowling Green (Rays) 32 23 .582 1 Dayton (Reds) 30 25 .545 3 Lake County (Indians) 28 26 .519 4½ West Michigan (Tigers) 25 27 .481 6½ Lansing (Blue Jays) 22 33 .400 11 Fort Wayne (Padres) 19 34 .358 13 Western Division W L Pct. GB Cedar Rapids (Twins) 35 18 .660 — Quad Cities (Astros) 30 22 .577 4½ Clinton (Mariners) 27 26 .509 8 Peoria (Cardinals) 27 26 .509 8 x-Beloit (Athletics) 24 29 .453 11 Wisconsin (Brewers) 23 30 .434 12 Burlington (Angels) 22 31 .415 13 Kane County (Cubs) 19 33 .36515½ x-clinched first half Friday's Games Dayton 8, Great Lakes 3 Lansing 14, West Michigan 5 South Bend 4, Lake County 3 Bowling Green 4, Fort Wayne 0 Burlington 5, Kane County 1 Cedar Rapids 6, Beloit 5 Clinton 6, Quad Cities 1 Peoria 7, Wisconsin 2 Saturday's Games West Michigan 3, Dayton 2 South Bend 2, Bowling Green 1 Lake County 5, Lansing 3 Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m.

Clinton at Kane County, 7:30 p.m.

Cedar Rapids at Peoria, 7:30 p.m.

Burlington at Quad Cities, 8 p.m.

Wisconsin at Beloit, 8 p.m.

Sunday's Games West Michigan at Dayton, 2 p.m.

Clinton at Kane County, 2 p.m.

Bowling Green at South Bend, 2:05 p.m.

Lake County at Lansing, 2:05 p.m.

Wisconsin at Beloit, 3 p.m.

Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 3:05 p.m.

Cedar Rapids at Peoria, 6 p.m Burlington at Quad Cities, 6 p.m.

Monday's Games West Michigan at Dayton, 7 p.m.

Bowling Green at South Bend, 7:05 p.m.

Lake County at Lansing, 7:05 p.m.

Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m.

Cedar Rapids at Peoria, 7:30 p.m.

Clinton at Kane County, 7:30 p.m.

Wisconsin at Beloit, 8 p.m.

Burlington at Quad Cities, 8 p.m.

FOOTBALL National Football League Preseason Glance

AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY ATHLETICS 2:30 p.m. NBC — World Championships, at Moscow (same-day tape) AUTO RACING 1 p.m. ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Pure Michigan 400, at Brooklyn, Mich.

9 p.m. ESPN2 — NHRA, Lucas Oil Nationals, at Brainerd, Minn. (same-day tape) GOLF 1 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Wyndham Championship, final round, at Greensboro, N.C. 2:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, The Solheim Cup, final round matches, at Parker, Colo.

3 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, Wyndham Championship, final round, at Greensboro, N.C. 4 p.m. NBC — USGA, U.S. Amateur Championship, championship match, at Brookline, Mass.

9 p.m.TGC — Champions Tour, Dick's Sporting Goods Open, final round, at Endicott, N.Y. (same-day tape) GYMNASTICS 1 p.m. NBC — P&G Championships, at Hartford, Conn. (same-day tape) LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL Noon ESPN2 — World Series, double elimination, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. 2 p.m. ABC — World Series, double elimination, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. 5 p.m. ESPN — World Series, double elimination, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. 7 p.m. ESPN2 — World Series, double elimination, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1:30 p.m. TBS — L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia 2 p.m. FSN — Cincinnati at Milwaukee 2:10 p.m. WGN — St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 8 p.m. ESPN — N.Y. Yankees at Boston MOTORSPORTS 11 a.m. FS1 — MotoGP Moto3, at Indianapolis Noon FS1 — MotoGP Moto2, at Indianapolis 2 p.m. FS1 — MotoGP World Championship, at Indianapolis NFL FOOTBALL 7 p.m. FOX — Preseason, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants SAILING 6 p.m. NBCSN — Louis Vuitton Cup, finals, races 3 and 4, at San Francisco (same-day tape) SOCCER 8:25 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Crystal Palace vs.

Tottenham, at London 10:55 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Hull at Chelsea TENNIS 12:30 p.m. CBS — ATP World Tour, Western & Southern Open, championship, at Cincinnati 4 p.m. ESPN2 — WTA, Western & Southern Open, championship, at Cincinnati All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 2 0 0 1.000 64 36 New England 2 0 0 1.000 56 43 Miami 1 1 0 .500 47 27 N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 17 26 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 1 0 0 1.000 27 13 Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 20 44 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 3 27 Tennessee 0 2 0 .000 40 49 North W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 2 0 0 1.000 71 39 Cleveland 2 0 0 1.000 51 25 Cincinnati 2 0 0 1.000 61 29 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 13 18 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 1 0 0 1.000 10 6 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 39 45 Kansas City 0 2 0 .000 26 32 San Diego 0 2 0 .000 38 64 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 1 0 0 1.000 18 13 Washington 1 0 0 1.000 22 21 Philadelphia 1 1 0 .500 36 40 Dallas 1 2 0 .333 48 51 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 2 0 0 1.000 45 33 Carolina 1 1 0 .500 33 31 Atlanta 0 2 0 .000 33 61 Tampa Bay 0 2 0 .000 37 69 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 1 1 0 .500 50 52 Detroit 1 1 0 .500 32 41 Green Bay 0 1 0 .000 0 17 Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 29 47 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 2 0 0 1.000 29 7 Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 31 10 San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 21 23 St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 19 27 Thursday's Games Cleveland 24, Detroit 6 Baltimore 27, Atlanta 23 Philadelphia 14, Carolina 9 Chicago 33, San Diego 28 Friday's Games Buffalo 20, Minnesota 16 New Orleans 28, Oakland 20 San Francisco 15, Kansas City 13 New England 25, Tampa Bay 21 Saturday's Games Arizona 12, Dallas 7 Cincinnati 27, Tennessee 19 Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m.

Green Bay at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Miami at Houston, 8 p.m.

Denver at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Sunday's Game Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants, 7 p.m.

Monday's Game Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22 New England at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Carolina at Baltimore, 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23 Seattle at Green Bay, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Oakland, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24 Buffalo at Washington, 4:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Indianapolis, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 7 p.m.

Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Denver, 8 p.m.

Cincinnati at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Tennessee, 8 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25 New Orleans at Houston, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at San Francisco, 8 p.m.

AP Top 25

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press preseason college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2012 records, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and final ranking: ...................................Record PtsPvs 1. Alabama (58)..............13-1 1,498 1 2. Ohio St. (1) .................12-0 1,365 3 3. Oregon........................12-1 1,335 2 4. Stanford ......................12-2 1,294 7 5. Georgia (1) .................12-2 1,249 t5 6. South Carolina ...........11-2 1,154 8 7.Texas A&M..................11-2 1,104 t5 8. Clemson .....................11-2 1,083 11 9. Louisville .....................11-2 1,042 13 10. Florida.......................11-2 894 9 11. Florida St. .................12-2 845 10 12. LSU...........................10-3 802 14 13. Oklahoma St. .............8-5 755 NR 14. Notre Dame..............12-1 748 4 15.Texas...........................9-4 677 19 16. Oklahoma.................10-3 579 15 17. Michigan .....................8-5 531 24 18. Nebraska ..................10-4 382 25 19. Boise St. ...................11-2 328 18 20.TCU.............................7-6 323 NR 21. UCLA ..........................9-5 286 NR 22. Northwestern............10-3 199 NR 23. Wisconsin ...................8-6 185 NR 24. Southern Cal ..............7-6 134 NR 25. Oregon St...................9-4 129 20 Others receiving votes: Michigan St. 95, Baylor 92, Virginia Tech 86, Miami 85, Arizona St. 53, Kansas St. 43, Fresno St. 36, Vanderbilt 19, Washington 17, N. Illinois 16, Mississippi 11, Utah St. 8, Georgia Tech 6, Arizona 3, Cincinnati 3, North Carolina 3, Penn St. 2, BYU 1.

College Football USA Today Top 25 Poll The USA Today Top 25 football coaches preseason poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2012 records, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and ranking in final 2012 poll: ...................................Record PtsPvs 1. Alabama (58)..............13-1 1,545 1 2. Ohio State (3).............12-0 1,427 NR 3. Oregon........................12-1 1,397 2 4. Stanford ......................12-2 1,262 6 5. Georgia.......................12-2 1,250 4 6.Texas A&M (1)............11-2 1,215 5 7. South Carolina ...........11-2 1,136 7 8. Clemson .....................11-2 1,047 9 9. Louisville .....................11-2 1,010 13 10. Florida.......................11-2 930 10 11. Notre Dame..............12-1 872 3 12. Florida State.............12-2 844 8 13. LSU...........................10-3 797 12 14. Oklahoma State .........8-5 726 NR 15.Texas...........................9-4 622 18 16. Oklahoma.................10-3 620 15 17. Michigan .....................8-5 589 NR 18. Nebraska ..................10-4 426 23 19. Boise State...............11-2 420 14 20.TCU.............................7-6 400 NR 21. UCLA ..........................9-5 202 NR 22. Northwestern............10-3 186 16 23. Wisconsin ...................8-6 172 NR 24. Southern Cal ..............7-6 165 NR 25. Oregon State..............9-4 135 19 Others receiving votes: Kansas State 113; Miami (Fla.) 101; Michigan State 89; Baylor 80; Virginia Tech 65; Fresno State 62; Arizona State 51; Mississippi 32; Vanderbilt 29; Utah State 23; Brigham Young 20; North Carolina 19; Northern Illinois 19;Tulsa 9; Ohio 8; San Jose State 8; Arizona 5; Cincinnati 3; East Carolina 3; Kent State 3; Mississippi State 3; Washington 3; Central Florida 2; Arkansas 1; Arkansas State 1; Rutgers 1; Tennessee 1; Toledo 1.

GOLF PGA-Wyndham Championship Scores Saturday At Sedgefield Country Club Course Greensboro, N.C. Purse: $5.3 million

Sunday, August 18, 2013 Yardage: 7,127; Par: 70 Third Round Patrick Reed .................65-64-71—200 John Huh.......................68-62-70—200 Zach Johnson...............67-68-66—201 Bob Estes......................67-66-68—201 Jordan Spieth ...............65-66-70—201 Robert Garrigus............65-69-68—202 Matt Every.....................67-67-68—202 Brian Harman ...............67-66-69—202 Brendan Steele.............71-67-66—204 Charlie Beljan ...............69-67-69—205 Sergio Garcia................65-70-70—205 Alistair Presnell.............67-71-67—205 Rory Sabbatini..............67-66-72—205 Jim Herman ..................67-66-72—205 Andres Gonzales..........69-67-70—206 Jin Park .........................67-69-70—206 Trevor Immelman..........65-71-70—206 Bryce Molder ................66-69-71—206 Bill Haas........................69-66-71—206 Hideki Matsuyama........70-65-71—206 Nick O'Hern...................68-71-67—206 Scott Gardiner...............67-72-67—206 Jeff Maggert..................69-68-70—207 Shawn Stefani...............67-70-70—207 Matt Jones ....................65-71-71—207 Ricky Barnes ................69-69-69—207 Will Claxton...................68-67-72—207 Henrik Norlander ..........67-68-72—207 Jerry Kelly .....................68-71-68—207 Ross Fisher...................64-69-74—207 Geoff Ogilvy..................67-70-71—208 John Senden ................66-70-72—208 Robert Streb .................68-70-70—208 Colt Knost .....................69-67-72—208 Webb Simpson.............71-67-70—208 Chris DiMarco...............70-68-70—208 Brendon de Jonge........70-68-70—208 Andrew Svoboda..........65-69-74—208 Ryo Ishikawa.................70-69-69—208 Charlie Wi......................68-65-75—208 Chris Kirk ......................66-71-72—209 K.J. Choi........................69-68-72—209 Camilo Villegas.............69-68-72—209 Paul Haley II..................69-68-72—209 Steven Bowditch...........71-66-72—209 Boo Weekley.................69-67-73—209 Chris Stroud..................64-72-73—209 Greg Chalmers.............69-69-71—209 J.J. Henry ......................68-70-71—209 Morgan Hoffmann ........65-69-75—209 Ernie Els........................71-68-70—209

AUTO RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Pure Michigan 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn, Mich.

Lap length: 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 203.949 mph.

2. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 203.695.

3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 203.47.

4. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 203.218.

5. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 203.114.

6. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 202.988.

7. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 202.817.

8. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 202.8.

9. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 202.726.

10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 202.384.

11. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 202.304.

12. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 202.23.

13. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 202.117.

14. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 201.799.

15. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 201.641.

16. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 201.59.

17. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 201.59.

18. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 201.337.

19. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 201.033.

20. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200.736.

21. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 200.613.

22. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200.613.

23. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 200.518.

24. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 200.261.

25. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 200.178.

26. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 199.994.

27. (14) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 199.983.

28. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 199.689.

29. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 199.518.

30. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 198.829.

31. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 197.906.

32. (95) Scott Speed, Ford, 197.704.

33. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 197.672.

34. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, 197.028.

35. (36) J.J.Yeley, Chevrolet, 197.012.

36. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 196.98.

37. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, owner points.

38. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, owner points.

39. (51) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, owner points.

40. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, owner points 41. (98) Johnny Sauter, Ford 42. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, owner points.

43. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, owner points.

Failed to Qualify 44. (19) Scott Riggs, Toyota, 193.372.

NASCAR Nationwide-Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 Results Saturday At Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio Lap length: 2.258 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 94 laps, 150 rating, 0 points, $49,350.

2. (1) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 94, 122.5, 0, $47,450.

3. (8) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 94, 120.2, 42, $32,500.

4. (10) Max Papis, Chevrolet, 94, 107.5, 41, $30,900.

5. (7) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 94, 100.6, 39, $28,000.

6. (14) Elliott Sadler, Toyota, 94, 89.7, 38, $23,500.

7.(19) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 94, 97.7, 0, $15,250.

8. (15) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 94, 92.9, 37, $21,125.

9. (20) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 94, 74.9, 35, $20,250.

10. (23) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 94, 70.1, 34, $21,200.

11. (17) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 94, 79.2, 33, $20,900.

12. (12) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 94, 88.5, 32, $19,825.

13. (9) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 94, 98.6, 31, $19,725.

14. (4) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 94, 85.5, 30, $19,600.

15. (6) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 94, 83.8, 29, $20,500.

16. (16) Andrew Ranger, Dodge, 94, 77.1, 0, $13,650.

17. (30) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 94, 55.3, 27, $19,350.

18. (37) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Ford, 94, 55.2, 26, $19,225.

19. (38) Tomy Drissi, Toyota, 94, 45.8, 0, $19,150.

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20. (39) Kevin Lepage, Chevrolet, 94, 43.5, 24, $19,775.

21. (13) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 94, 72.3, 24, $19,025.

22. (21) Michael Annett, Ford, 94, 67.3, 22, $18,985.

23. (3) Owen Kelly, Toyota, 94, 101.1, 21, $18,950.

24.(24) Jeff Green, Toyota, 94, 58.6, 20, $18,890.

25. (11) Ron Fellows, Chevrolet, 93, 71.3, 0, $19,295.

26. (29) Kenny Habul, Toyota, 93, 44, 18, $12,785.

27. (5) Nelson Piquet Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 92, 93.6, 17, $20,750.

28. (34) Anthony Gandon, Ford, 91, 33.2, 16, $18,720.

29. (22) Alex Kennedy, Toyota, 90, 38.8, 0, $18,685.

30. (28) Chad Hackenbracht, Toyota, suspension, 85, 55.3, 0, $18,940.

31. (18) Travis Pastrana, Ford, 85, 63.4, 13, $18,595.

32. (27) Kyle Kelley, Chevrolet, engine, 78, 49.6, 12, $18,550.

33. (32) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 77, 40.3, 11, $18,520.

34. (36) Kevin O'Connell, Chevrolet, engine, 69, 31.4, 10, $12,500.

35. (25) Stanton Barrett, Ford, engine, 67, 46.9, 9, $12,468.

36. (26) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, engine, 62, 54.1, 8, $17,655.

37. (31) Alx Danielsson, Chevrolet, suspension, 35, 35.4, 7, $11,635.

38. (33) Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, brakes, 29, 30.5, 6, $11,616.

39. (35) Chase Miller, Toyota, vibration, 3, 30.8, 5, $11,475.

40.(40) Blake Koch, Toyota, vibration, 2, 29.2, 4, $11,338.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 77.724 mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 43 minutes, 51 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 1.164 seconds.

Caution Flags: 7 for 18 laps.

Lead Changes: 8 among 7 drivers.

Lap Leaders: M.McDowell 1-8; A.Allmendinger 9-21; M.Papis 22-26; S.Hornish Jr. 27-29; A.Allmendinger 3058; A.Dillon 59-60; J.Allgaier 61-62; C.Hackenbracht 63; A.Allmendinger 6494.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): A.Allmendinger, 3 times for 73 laps; M.McDowell, 1 time for 8 laps; M.Papis, 1 time for 5 laps; S.Hornish Jr., 1 time for 3 laps; J.Allgaier, 1 time for 2 laps; A.Dillon, 1 time for 2 laps; C.Hackenbracht, 1 time for 1 lap.

Top 10 in Points: 1. S.Hornish Jr., 769; 2. E.Sadler, 756; 3. R.Smith, 754; 4.

A.Dillon, 754; 5. B.Vickers, 751; 6.

J.Allgaier, 722; 7. B.Scott, 706; 8.T.Bayne, 696; 9. K.Larson, 695; 10. P.Kligerman, 687.

TRANSACTIONS Saturday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE — Suspended Kansas City 3B Miguel Tejada 105 games for testing positive for an amphetamine.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned OF Henry Urrutia to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RHP Josh Stinson from Norfolk (IL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed RHP Ramon Troncoso on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Jake Petricka.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Sent RHP Josh Tomlin to Akron (EL) for a rehab assignment.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed OF Justin Maxwell on the bereavement list.

Recalled LHP Will Smith from Omaha (PCL).

NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with 1B Mark Reynolds. Optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated 3B Luis Cruz for assignment.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Assigned SS Hiroyuki Nakajima outright to Sacramento (PCL). Sent LHP Brett Anderson to Sacramento (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Reinstated C Jesus Sucre from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Tacoma (PCL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed DH Luke Scott on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Thursday. Reinstated RHP Brandon Gomes from the 60-day DL. Transferred RHP Jesse Crain to the 60-day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Sent LHP Luis Perez to Dunedin (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned RHP Chaz Roe to Reno (PCL).

Reinstated RHP Trevor Cahill from the 15day DL.Sent C Miguel Montero to the AZL Diamondbacks for a rehab assignment.

ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with 2B Tyler Greene on a minor league contract and assigned him to Gwinnett (IL).

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent OF Brian Bogusevic to Iowa (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned RHP Manny Corpas to Colorado Springs (PCL).Reinstated RHP Rafael Betancourt from the 15-day DL. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned RHPs Donovan Hand and Alfredo Figaro to Nashville (PCL). Recalled 1B Sean Halton from Nashville. Reinstated RHP Yovani Gallardo from the 15-day DL. NEW YORK METS — Placed C John Buck on paternity leave. Recalled C Travis d'Arnaud from Las Vegas (PCL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned LHP Sam Freeman to Memphis (PCL).

Recalled LHP Tyler Lyons from Memphis.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Reinstated C Nick Hundley from paternity leave.

Optioned C Chris Robinson to Tucson (PCL).

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent OF Angel Pagan to the AZL Giants for a rehab assignment.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed RHP Taylor Jordan on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Tyler Moore from Syracuse (IL).

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Released DT Aaron Tipoti.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OT J'Marcus Webb, QB Jordan Palmer and DT Eric Foster. Released DL Jamaal Anderson and LB Andrew Starks.

DETROIT LIONS — Released LB Adrian Moten and S Trevor Coston.

Signed LB Rocky McIntosh and CB Rashean Mathis.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed LS John Denney.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released OT Kevin Haslem.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released PK Danny Hrapmann.Reached an injury settlement with RB Curtis McNeal.

COLLEGE AUBURN — Dismissed S Demetruce McNeal from the football team.

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Freed, a sophomore, led the way with seven kills, five digs, four aces and a block against Bellbrook, while freshman Katie Demao had five kills, three blocks and an ace.

Emily Moser had three kills, two blocks and two digs, Ashton Riley had three kills, two digs and a block and Jillian Ross had three kills. Leslie Wynkoop had 20 assists and two digs.

Ross and Demao were again clutch against Tecumseh. The senior piled up eight kills — six in the first game — and an ace, while Demao had five kills and a block.

“I didn’t think Tecumseh had an answer for the two of them,” Owen said. “They had some big girls up front, but they couldn’t put a block on them. We moved them around enough, and Tecumseh really struggled against them.

“Jill just decided that I’m a senior, and I’m going to put the ball wherever I want to. And Katie, in her rookie debut, did an excellent job. She just doesn’t have any hitting errors. At 6-foot-2, she can go up and make the smart decision when most freshman would just want to bang on the ball all the time. She can keep it in bounds.”

But in the first game against the Arrows, Freed staked Troy out to a massive advantage. After a Ross tip made the score 6-3, Freed served up the next 12 points in a row, a run that included four aces, four kills by Ross and a kill and a block by Moser. By the time Freed was done, the score was 18-4.

“That was huge,” Owen said. “Lauren is such a diverse server — and she didn’t even have to mix it up. She just kept sending the same serve to the same spot, and they couldn’t return it.

If she can do something like that with mixing in her variety, once she does mix that in she’s going to be a force.

“We knew Tecumseh would struggle with ball control, and Bellbrook did, too. But we served much more aggressive against Tecumseh. We used our serve to take them out of system.”

That showed in the second game, but for a different reason as the Trojans had four service errors, allowing the Arrows to keep the game close. And Tecumseh — coached by Tippecanoe High School graduated and veteran of the Red Devils’ state semifinal team Hallie Donathan in her debut — did its best to shake off the rough first game, keeping the second game to within two points as late as 19-17, but Troy closed out the match on a 7-0 run served up by Troy’s Katie Demao hits a jump serve Saturday against Bellbrook.

Wynkoop.

“Our girls played very Tecumseh, Moser had time.

“It’s tough to go down hard,” Donathan said. four kills, two blocks and “Bellbrook gave us a an ace, Freed had three there and play. They have good match. The girls kills and four aces and a new coach, and he’ll were nervous in that first Riley had a kill. have their girls ready for The day served as a us,” Owen said. “But we’ll game but came back and played how we know how warmup to Troy’s real test have our girls prepared.

— a match Thursday at We’ve been prepping for to play.

“Troy’s a great team. Centerville to see where Centerville all week long They will be one of the the Trojans stand in the — we hoped that would top teams we see all sea- overall Greater Western prepare us for today, too, son. But it gives us a Ohio Conference hierar- and that worked out well. heads-up as to what we’ll chy. The Trojans lost to It’ll be a battle.” see in the future, and the Elks in Troy early last But with the jitters we’re going to take a lot season, but they defeated gone, the Trojans are Centerville on its home ready for a battle. away from that match.”

Wynkoop had 19 assists floor to win the GWOC and three aces against Tournament for the first jbrown@civitasmedia.com

Photos courtesy Lee Woolery/Speedshot Photo

Troy’s Emily Moser tips the ball over the net Saturday against Bellbrook at the Trojan Activities Center.

Troy’s Ashton Riley tosses the ball up for a serve Saturday against Bellbrook.

Roby, Smith to sit out at least opener for OSU COLUMBUS (AP) — Hours after it was ranked No. 2 in the preseason poll by The Associated Press, Ohio State suspended two more of its top players.

Coach Urban Meyer said Saturday that cornerback Bradley Roby and running back Rod Smith will sit out the Aug. 31 opener against Buffalo.

That now makes three starters, including leading scorer Carlos Hyde, who have been disciplined this summer and will miss at least the first game at Ohio Stadium.

Roby was punished because of his arrest in July on misdemeanor charges of assaulting

a bar bouncer in Bloomington, Ind. “I don’t think it’s done yet,” Meyer said of the case against Roby. “He’ll be suspended one game just because there’s an issue. I’ll make a further determination once . I don’t think it’s done.”

The prosecutor has offered Roby the chance to enter a pretrial diversion program that could result in the charge being dismissed. Meyer said even if the charge is dismissed, Roby will sit out — and could face further punishment from the team.

“He was there and he shouldn’t have been there. It won’t change,” he said. “Will

he play the first game? No.” Roby has been working out with the second team, not the starters, even though he is one of the top cornerbacks in the Big Ten. He considered entering the NFL draft after his redshirt sophomore season last year.

Smith, a senior, was suspended for the Buffalo game because of an undisclosed violation of team rules last winter.

“He’s doing very good. He’ll be a valuable member of this team once he gets back, but he’s practicing at a very, very high level,” Meyer said. “It’s his last call. It’s the 11th hour for Rod Smith so he needs to

perform.”

Meyer said Smith was in line to start the opener after Hyde was suspended for the first three games after an alleged assault against a woman in which he did not face charges.

“I feel like they made bad decisions and coach had to do what he had to do,” linebacker Ryan Shazier said. “We’ll be missing Bradley Roby, but we have a really good defensive back corps that’s going to make up for who we’re going to miss.”

Added defensive lineman Michael Bennett: “I come in, bring my lunch pail to work and whatever happens, happens.”

Meyer has been criticized for what some perceive as lax discipline during his time as the coach at Florida. One of his best players with the Gators, Aaron Hernandez, was arrested on murder charges this summer.

Meyer was asked if the latest suspensions were meant to send a message.

“That’s our job. They’ve been told,” he said. “There’s two ways (to punish them): Take their (scholarship) money or take their playing time. If it was early summer I’d take all their scholarships, but it’s the end of summer so we’ll take their playing time away.”

Alabama named No. 1 in AP preseason poll NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama will begin this season the way it ended the last two — No. 1.

Nick Saban’s two-time defending national champions are top-ranked in The Associated Press preseason college football poll, with the Crimson Tide trying to become the first team to win three straight national titles.

Much like the BCS championship game against Notre Dame, the vote was an Alabama landslide. The Tide received 58 of 60 first-place votes from the media panel Saturday to easily outdistance No. 2 Ohio State. Alabama matched Florida in 2009

for the highest percentage of first-place votes received in the 63-year history of the preseason rankings.

The Buckeyes received one first-place vote.

Oregon is No. 3, followed by Stanford and Georgia, which received the other first-place vote.

Notre Dame, coming off a 42-14 loss in the BCS championship game to Alabama, is No. 14.

Alabama won its record ninth AP national championship last season, third BCS title in the last four years under Saban, and became the first team to win back-to-back BCS championships.

The Tide is AP pre-

season No. 1 for the fourth time, and first since 2010.

Alabama was ranked No. 2 in the preseason poll each of the last two seasons. The only time has Alabama started and finished No. 1 was 1978, when Bear Bryant led the Crimson Tide to the fourth of its five national championships with him as coach.

Now Saban’s Tide is trying to accomplish something Bear’s boys never could. Twice Alabama won back-to-back championships under Bryant, but couldn’t get the third.

Saban is hoping senior stars such as quarterback AJ McCarron, linebacker C.J. Mosley, defensive

end Ed Stinson and guard Anthony Steen have enough memories of what went wrong for the 2010 Alabama team to avoid it happening in 2013.

“You’re in a position here where we have a lot of players that really haven’t lost much,” Saban said earlier this week. “They have to really want to be good for the sake of being good.

Alabama is 49-5 over the past four seasons, with three of those losses coming in ‘10.

“Most other teams are out there saying we’ve got something to prove,” Saban said. “Well, this team has something to prove. It’s a lot more dif-

ficult not to be a little bit complacent, not to keep the same accountability to being successful that’s necessary. You’ve got to challenge yourself every day.

You’ve got to challenge each other.”

Since the poll started in 1936, 10 times has a school has won consecutive AP championships.

The Tide’s task: complete the hat trick.

Alabama will also be trying to run the Southeastern Conference’s streak of national championships to eight. For the second straight year, half the top 10 teams to start the season are from the SEC. Joining Alabama

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and Georgia are South Carolina at No. 6, Texas A&M at No. 7 and Florida at No. 10.

The Tide and Aggies meet Sept. 14 in College Station, Texas. A&M and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel handed Alabama its only loss last year. Whether Manziel will be eligible for the rematch remains in question while the NCAA investigates the Aggies’ quarterback. ESPN has reported Manziel is under investigation for being paid to sign autographs.

No. 8 Clemson and No. 9 Louisville, led by two other Heisman-contender quarterbacks, round out the top 10. Tajh Boyd and Clemson take on Georgia at home in Week 1 and are the favorites to win the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Teddy Bridgewater and the Cardinals are the heavy favorites to get back to the BCS for the second straight year out of the newly renamed American Athletic Conference.

McCarron also makes most of the preseason Heisman contender lists. He passed for 2,933 yards and 30 touchdowns with only three interceptions last season. Now in his third season as a starter, McCarron is the face of the Tide.

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Week-long 2013 event wraps up

Photos by Anthony Weber | Daily News

Jim and Belinda Wright of Laura, dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus, visit with children including twins, Isabella and Wyatt Kerber, 2, of Piqua, during Kids’ Fun Day at the 2013 Miami County Fair. “We enjoy doing this,” Jim said.

Twins Lynn Cook and Linda Webb, of Troy, wave goodbye to Nelson Cass, from Burton Brothers, after playing “Roll A Ball” for several hours Tuesday at the Miami County Fair. “We love this game,” the pair said. “They were my best customers all week,” Cass said.

Dalton Norman, of Casstown, gestures during the 3 and under division of the PeeWee Show inside the Swine Arena during the Miami County Fair.

A team self-named “Baconators” consisting of combined 4-H clubs compete in a tug-of-war during near the Swine Arena Monday during the 2013 Miami County Fair.

Fair-goers take advantage of rides including the Power Surge brought in

by Burton Brothers during the 2013 Miami County Fair.

Home Depot hardware supervisor Zack Baird, who said Home Depot promotes community involvement, assists children including Isabella Belcher, 5, of Troy, with making bird feeders and tool boxes while visiting the Miami County Fair with her grandfather Jeff Hupman of Piqua.

Children, including 5-year-old Mitchell Finkes, compete in a Kiddie Tractor Pull Monday afternoon at the stadium during the 2013 Miami County Fair.

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“Having a regulated sysGrowing support for much higher potency of have left eight people dead, The federal government ational use on the ballot in already has taken a similar tem is the only way to legalization doesn’t mean today’s marijuana.

2016. including an American and In 2009, concentrations a 14-year old, and hunNearly half of adults approach toward users in ensure that we’re not ceding everybody wants to light up: have tried marijuana, 12 states that have approved control of this popular sub- Barely one in 10 Americans of THC, the psychoactive dreds injured. Clashes NEW YORK (AP) pot in the past year.— ingredient in pot, averaged broke out outside offices of percent of them in the past marijuana for medical use. stance to the criminal mar- used little who girl do growing want to up see close to 10 percent in mari- the Muslim Brotherhood It doesn’t go after pot- ket and to black marke- A Those year, according to a survey today has no shortage of juana, compared with about and its party in at least legalized range by the Pew Research smoking cancer patients or teers,” says Aaron Smith, marijuana strong female role models libertarians who 4 percent in the 1980s, five different governorates, grandmas with glaucoma. executive director of the from Center.

— senators presiden- according to the National and rival protests turned muchandgovernment Fifty-two percent of But it also has made clear National Cannabis Industry oppose tial candidates, CEOs and intervention to people who Institute on Drug Abuse.

Association, a trade group that people who are in the adults favor legalizing marinto violent confrontations. astronauts, governors and Thousands are still taksecretaries of state. ing part in rival sit-ins, in And now, a female place since Friday in Wiggle.

Tahrir Square for oppoShe said the fire departwith cityWatkins, and county law him during his time in the Veterans Museum.

Emma the first ■ CONTINUED FROM A1 nents and in an east Cairo AP Photo also are ment is involved in the fire“It is hoped that Troy enforcement, Army. woman to join The Wiggles suburb, Nasr City, for supIn this July 26known photo, patrons watch a“He movie as the sun setsveterover Bengies Drive-In Theatrewill in Middle in Australian the line fab up. works display and issues and area citizens con- included said, ‘Without commonly as Lou — a sort of porters of Morsi.

River, Md. The latest— threat the existence of drive-in theaters film industry’s conversion from Cooper said unfortunately to be very supportive ans there would be is nothetinue Gehrig’s disease saidtohe four of the preschool set — the permit allowing for the An Associated Press 35 mm filmto to serve digital prints, and the expense involved in converting to the digital age. this her year, no debut, bands show, and makes certain of of the volunteers who work again America.’

That rings true projectors is happy as grand is making U.S. reporter saw Morsi supin the the safety of those in attenmarshal. He was nominat- to me,” Elliott said. “It kind so hard to organize the signed kickingupoffto perform a nationwide porters at a Cairo sit-in ed by the Independence of made everything come July 4 parade and turn out parade. tour in Philadelphia on dance. doing military-style fitness “We are very pleased Honda and Powersports of Day Celebration Associ- full circle. When I was a to watch the parade,” said Saturday starring in drills, with some wearing again isof helping, kid, it was the party in the Sue Knight, administrative Troy ation. new episodes “Ready, that we can provide an homemade body armor and acting as peo- excellent fireworks show “To me it’s a great honor. back yard with the kids in assistant for the city of Knight Steady, said, Wiggle!” on Sprout construction helmets and for the enjoyment of our ple movers, and supplying I did what I did because I the pool. Now that I have Troy. on Aug. 19. carrying sticks. They said to be used for citizens and visitors, but Brenda Cooper, secre- theIngenerator felt like it was right,” said served, it’s a celebration of the Crayola-coded they had no intention of BettyEmma Tasker’s Elliott, who is married to independence, of freedom, tary of the Miami Valley “Songbird” Wiggles world, is having a safe fireworks attacking opposition proat theand Public wife Erica, and has two the sacrifice of so many so Veterans Museum, said performance the Yellow Wiggle, on show is of utmost impor- testers, and would only act parade onparticipants will Square.

I can even have the movies stepsons, Chance and that LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) — Through been showing an 80-foot screen early portions of the tour tance to the city of Troy,” in self-defense or to protect include anddoing non- in Knight said city of said Knight, who said city Skyler.

“To be drive-in honored theaters for it barbecue.”

80 summers, have man- since 1948. “Some will.veterans If you’re not Australia andtheCanada, the nearby presidential profit The Fourth of July again is working clubs Troy is a great feeling.” aged to remain a part of the American enough business to groups, justify athletic the expense, she attracted enough with tiny staff members also are palace. will begin with 9 andtomore.

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Thursday, organized to bring an approximately gentlemen with the fife AP Photo said he thinks of on holiand changing tastes that put thousands Effinger worked at the Skyvue off and mous bows on their heads Foundation and Concord ousness over Sunday’s by officers Township Board of fireworks show andbefore drumhecorps per- 25-minute In this July 21 photo, The Wiggles’ Emma dances and sings during daysofsuch as theNow Fourth out business. the of industry says aandonvolunteers for 30 years and will his wife, that they called it the Miniprotests, President Barack a performance The Wiggles are touring the forin Canberra, helping Australia. to theArmy. community at Trustees, the to of the Day form July and Memorial Day good chunk of the 350 or is so left couldIndependence be Cathie, bought it two throughout decades ago. They Emma Obama said the U.S. is introducing new members following the retirement of annualthe display.

10 p.m. fund parade,last along horse Celebration Association something a World II because forced to turn out theWar lights they converted to digital year,with the afirst of approximately “We’ve seen so many world the working to theensure its Jeff, Murray, and Greg in 2012.

Emma Watkins, first woman City officials, along Thursday. and age. the Miami Valley veteran once sharedto with can’t afford to adapt the digital the state’s 29 group. drive-ins to do so. Because children arrive at the show embassy and diplomats in fab four of the preschool Movie studios are phasing out 35 mm the films now come on a device the size of dressed like me, head to to join The Wiggles, a sort of Australian Egypt are safe after the 21off a nationwide tour in film prints, and the switch to an even- a portable hard drive and are downloaded toe with the big yellow set, is making her U.S. debut, kicking year new old episodes American was of “Ready, tually all-digital distribution system is to his projector, it’s less hassle for him on bow, but they’re not chang- Philadelphia on Saturday and debuting killed in Alexandria, Steady, Wiggle!” on Sprout on Aug. 19. pushing the outdoor theaters to make the movie nights and gives viewers a stun- General ing the size of the bowto the city in early June for Egypt’s second largest city.

— will easier ■ CONTINUED FROM A1 expensive change to digital projectors. ningly brighter, clearer image. so it’s now, bigger than their urgedin all parties to access although work about $605,000. room on her house to hold He “Wiggles Training.”

The $70,000-plus investment required Think of thework picture onmorning a flat-screen dig- on heads,” Watkins said by them. from violence the sidewalks is still Work should be com- refrain this (Friday) Watkins, 23, grew and up Phlebitis especially for ital TV, compared perPain screen is significant, the old tube set. phone from Australia. the police and military to underway. pleted by the middle of and with are working to modify “Essentially we’re all with The Wiggles and sharClots what is in most placesBlood a summertime busiThe digital the transformation been Heaviness/Tiredness Watkins joined the July, Swan said. Ten street show appropriate Though isthe city inorigipipes slightlyhas to avoid role models for boys AND ing the stage with Page, nessBurning/Tingling kept alive by mom-and-pop industry more nally Ankle Sores operators. underway in the new version of tothe group segments will be included restraint. intended complete thatfilm conflict that for papered, girls, but it’s really nice the original Yellow Wiggle, Paying for the switch would suck up most than a decade because of the better /Ulcers by original Blue Wiggle Swelling/Throbbing thefelt tension, project in three seg- in pavingI sheAdding but otherwise progresspicon the thatthe girlsstandard have a choice, says, “Itojust like I owners’ profits for years to come. ture and sound quality portion and theis ease of ments, Anthonydividing Field and two felBleeding lawmakers from The the it into two program.

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The Theatre Owners delivery — noalong morewell, hugeand reels film. parts low newbies: Redsense, Wiggle If youUnited have anyDrive-In of the above, country’s interim legislamade more as this year are the bike path weofexpect With their peppy danc- first time Gillespie sang Association figures 50 to 60 theaters have The time frametoisn’t clear, but production there are effective treatment options, Simon Pryce provided and Purple announced theirLittle resrailroad an west of County Roadexag25A ture have a minimum base the ing, waggling fingers, “Twinkle, Twinkle by insurances. alreadycovered converted.

At least one operator companies arecourse alreadyofphasing tradiWiggledivide Lachlan Gillespie. to Lytle for contractor Road and resurfac- ignation Saturday to asphaltout down to easy gerated facial expressions Star” with Page, he cried. decided to close instead of switch, but tional 35 mm film, expected to disBut she’s clearly a fan ing Construction as part of the Phase II Morsi’s policies. driveandonit’sby the end of Finfrock Midwest Dermatology, and maniacally catchy protest Each new member came it’s not clear how many more might bite appear completely over the next few years. favorite: Tiny groupies Company. of the Adams Street The 270-seat chamber was August for Gentlemen of Laser & Vein Clinic songs like “Hot Potato” from the touring cast of the dust.

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Wiggly dancing, Wiggly The new members were songs and instruments. announced last year and And there was the menjoined the retiring origi- toring offstage, where the nal Wiggles — Greg Page, new Wiggles hosted meetWednesday, from 2pm with to 6pmchildren Jeff FattWhen: and Murray CookJuly 3rd and-greets $1/pound, $2.65/pound — on aCost: farewell tour PCB as Ballasts with special needs.

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Connecting to family without a search engine “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age” (Harper Collins), Catherine Steiner-Adair with Teresa H. Barker Most children can’t comprehend a world without the Internet and technology, so it’s up to parents to teach them how to use screen time wisely, even if it means stashing their own smartphones to do it.

A new book, “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age,” by Catherine Steiner-Adair with Teresa H. Barker, warns that our rampant use of technology is jeopardizing family connections vital to every child’s well-being.

Steiner-Adair is a clinical psychologist who teaches at Harvard Medical School and has a practice working with children and families. In her extensive research, she cites hundreds of sources and interviews more than 1,000 children (ages 4 to 18) and hundreds of parents and teachers from diverse backgrounds. It’s a lot of information to download, but the author presents it in an organized way, separating chapters by children’s ages and including scores

of real anecdotes to illustrate her points. The candid responses from children — particularly teens — about their feelings when faced with technology dilemmas are eye-opening.

Steiner-Adair offers startling statistics on how much kids are using technology and calls the fast takeover of tech a “revolution” that’s subverted family life.

The book isn’t a condemnation of technology, and actually points outs some of its virtues. SteinerAdair suggests video games can connect kids with peers and pro-

mote strategic thinking, video chats with relatives far away can reinforce family ties and online friends can provide a healthy sense of belonging.

But too often children are choosing technology over imaginative play, reading and establishing real relationships through conversation and screen-free time.

Many parents feel out of control when it comes to setting limits for tech use — especially when kids say they need it for homework.

Steiner-Adair warns that parents who choose not to pay attention are doing a disservice to their children. She provides discussion points that require kids to commit to transparency and respect for the privilege of computer use.

The book’s tone isn’t preachy or judgmental, but compassionate, suggesting we’re all in this together, so let’s talk and find solutions. It’s a slow read and requires patience to digest the research, but the author shares fascinating true stories from kids, parents and educators she’s helped through many technologyrelated crises.

Kids need time and attention to thrive, but too often a connection is lost because parents are “lured

away by the siren call of the virtual world,” the author says.

Children as young as toddlers see screens as rivals, but also learn to covet them like their parents. Steiner-Adair recommends parents set a good example by shutting down the iPad and TV at designated times, to demonstrate a family commitment to human communication.

The information on how overexposure to technology can affect a child’s brain and social skill development is alarming. But the last chapter of the book — which should be required reading for all parents — advocates moderation and includes many specific suggestions for ways to bond as a family without technology.

The “Big Disconnect” offers terrific parenting advice that transcends technology, tackling issues like self-identity, navigating friendships and sex. Its message is not exclusive to kids, but aimed at every family member: stay connected to people and nature as often as possible. As Steiner-Adair says, “Instead of plugging into ear buds, listen to yourself, find your inner GPS, Google search your own life experience, plug into your soul.”

Best-selling fiction in the U.S. 1. “Burn” by Maya Banks (Berkley) 2. “Mistress” by James Patterson, David Ellis (Little, Brown) 3.

“The Cuckoo’s Calling ” by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) 4. “High Heat” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 5. “Hotshot” by Julie Garwood (Dutton Adult) 6.

“Inferno” by Dan Brown (Knopf/ Doubleday) 7. “City of Bones”

by Cassandra Clare (Margaret K. McElderry Books) 8. “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green (Dutton Children’s)

9. “Zealot” by Reza Aslan (Random House) 10. “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty (Amy Einhorn Books/ Putnam) 11. “The Inn at Rose Harbor” by Debbie Macomber (Ballantine) 12. “Divergent” by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) 13. “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini (Riverhead) 14. “The English Girl”

by Daniel Silva (Harper) 15. “The Last Witness”

by W.E.B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth (Putnam Adult) 16. “Low Pressure” by Sandra Brown (Grand Central Publishing)

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“Second Honeymoon” by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (Little, Brown) 19. “Proof of Heaven” by Eben Alexander

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NEW YORK (AP) — “Coming Clean: A Memoir” (Amazon Publishing/New Harvest), by Kimberly Rae Miller What’s it like to live with hoarder parents? In Kimberly Rae Miller’s memoir, “Coming Clean,” the writer doesn’t minimize the destruction the disorder causes families. But she uses her own experience to paint a much more compassionate and nuanced portrait of the illness than is usually shown on reality TV shows like “Hoarders.”

Growing up, only child Miller knew her family was different. Her father spent most of his time listening to NPR and inspecting whatever piece of paper out of his vast collection happened to be at hand, while her mother constantly ordered unnecessary items online and then let the boxes sit, unopened, to collect dust.

Their house was covered with paper and broken or disused objects. Couches, floors, tables and most other surfaces — eventually whole rooms — were lost to junk.

After Miller’s mother has a botched surgery that leaves her disabled and depressed, the squalor grows: at its worst, pipes break, causing floors to turn into a soggy swampland and bathrooms to stop functioning. Rats skitter between piles of junk and fleas infest the house.

The boiler breaks and there is no heat or hot water.

Unable to call a repairman because of the state of the house, the family showers at a local gym.

The mess causes constant fighting within the family and a constant fear of being discovered. Miller finally escapes to go to college, and her parents move to other homes to escape the mess, but their hoarding always quickly resumes.

Miller isn’t unscathed by her parents’ problems: at one point as a child she stops speaking, later she attempts suicide and still later she compulsively cleans her spotless Brooklyn, N.Y., apartment with harsh chemicals and becomes pathologically afraid of getting bed bugs.

But Miller, who became an actress and writer, doesn’t write vindictively about her parents. She describes them as “doting, fallible people that gave me everything they had, and a whole lot more.”

She recalls how loving and playful her father was when she was a child, and how her mother scrounged together money so that she could spend a semester abroad when financial aid fell through.

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DATES TO REMEMBER Today n DivorceCare seminar and support group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. at Piqua Assembly of God Church, 8440 King Arthur Drive, Piqua. Child care provided through the sixth-grade. n AA, Piqua Breakfast Group will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Westminter Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The discussion meeting is open. n AA, Troy Trinity Group meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. n AA, open meeting, 6 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. Alley entrance, upstairs. n AA, Living Sober meeting, open to all who have an interest in a sober lifestyle, 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. n Narcotics Anonymous, Winner’s Group, will meet at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. Open discussion . n Narcotics Anonymous, Poison Free, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 202 W. Fourth St., third floor, Greenville. n Narcotics Anonymous, Never Alone, Never Again, 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 212 N. Main St., Sidney n Teen Talk, where teens share their everyday issues through communication, will meet at 6 p.m. at the Troy View Church of God, 1879 Staunton Road, Troy. n Singles Night at The Avenue will be from 6-10 p.m. at the Main Campus Avenue, Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, Troy. Each week, cards, noncompetitive volleyball, free line dances and free ballroom dance lessons. Child care for children birth through fifth grade is offered from 5:45-7:45 p.m. each night in the Main Campus building. For more information, call 6671069, Ext. 21. n A Spin-In group, practicing the art of making yarn on a spinning wheel, meets from 2-4 p.m. on the third Sunday at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 667-5358. n Baseball bingo will be offered from 7 p.m. until games are complete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds help the youth baseball organization, a nonprofit.

Monday n Dollar menu night will be from 6-8 p.m. at Troy Eagles, 225 N. Elm St. Dollar menu items include hamburger sliders, sloppy joe, hot dog, grilled cheese, french fries, onion straws, cup of soup, ice cream and more for $1 each. n Come join an Intermediate Contract Bridge game at the Tipp City Public Library every Monday at 1:30 p.m. Beverages and relaxed company provided. Sign up is required, either in person at the circulation desk, 11 E. Main St., or by phone at (937) 667-3826, Ext. 216. n Christian 12 step meetings, “Walking in Freedom,” are offered at 7 p.m. at Open Arms Church, 4075 Tipp Cowlesville Road, Tipp City. n An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy.

Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy. com for more information and programs. n AA, Big Book discussion meeting will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy, in the 12 Step Room. The discussion is open to the public. n AA, Green & Growing will meet at 8 p.m. The closed discussion meeting (attendees must have a desire to stop drinking) will be at Troy View Church of God, 1879 Old Staunton Road, Troy. n AA, There Is A Solution Group will meet at 8 p.m. in Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, County Road 25-A, Ginghamsburg. The discussion group is closed (participants must have a desire to stop drinking). n AA, West Milton open discussion, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rear entrance, 1209 S. Miami St. Non-smoking, handicap accessible. n Al-Anon, Serenity Seekers will meet at 8 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion meeting is open. A beginner’s meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. n Alternatives: Anger/Rage Control Group for adult males, 7-9 p.m., Miami County Shelter, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. n Mind Over Weight Total Fitness, 6-7 p.m., 213 E. Franklin St., Troy.

Other days and times available. For more information, call 339-2699. n TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 11 N. Third St., Tipp City.

New members welcome. For more information, call 335-9721. n Troy Noon Optimist Club will meet at noon at the Tin Roof restaurant. Guests welcome. For more information, call 478-1401. n Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, weigh-in is at 5 and meeting at 5:30 p.m. n Parenting Education Groups will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Learn new and age-appropriate ways to parent children. Call 339-6761 for more information. There is no charge for this program. n Narcotics Anonymous, Hug A Miracle, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 1431 W.

Main St., Troy, use back door. n Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. n Sanctuary, for women who have been affected by sexual abuse, location not made public. Must currently be in therapy. For more information, call Amy Johns at 667-1069, Ext. 430 n Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, noon to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273. n Pilates for Beginners, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. n NAMI, a support group for family members who have a family member who is mentally ill, will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday at the Stouder Center, Suite 4000, Troy.

Call 335-3365 or 339-5393 for more information. n The Ex-WAVES, or any woman who formerly served during World War II, will meet at 1 p.m. the second Monday at Bob Evans in Troy. n Next Step at Noon, noon to 1 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

Tuesday n Double deck pinochle is played at the Tipp City Public Library, 11 E. Main St., every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Come enjoy the relaxed environment with beverages provided by the library. Sign up is required, either in person at the circulation desk or by phone at (937) 667-3826, Ext. 216. n Deep water aerobics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www. lcctroy.com for more information and programs. n Hospice of Miami County “Growing Through Grief” meetings are at 11 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month, and 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays and are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for the expression of thoughts and feelings associated with the grief process. All sessions are available to the community and at the Hospice Generations of Life Center, 550 Summit Ave., second floor, Troy, with light refreshments provided. No reservations are required. For more information, call Susan Cottrell at Hospice of Miami County, 335-5191. n A daytime grief support group meets on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the Generations of Life Center,, second floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The support group is open to any grieving adults in the greater Miami County area and there is no participation fee.

Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff. Call 573-2100 for details or visit the website at homc. org. n A children’s support group for any grieving children ages 6-11 years in the greater Miami County area will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday evenings at the Generations of Life Center, second floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. There is no participation fee. Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff and volunteers. Crafts, sharing time and other grief support activities are preceded by a light meal. n Quilting and crafts is offered from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Tipp City Seniors, 320 S. First St., Tipp City. Call 667-8865 for more information. n The Concord Township Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday at the township building, 2678 W. State Route 718. n The Blue Star Mothers of America meet from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday at the Miami County Red Cross, 1314 Barnhart Road, Troy.

Meetings are open to any mother of a member of the military, guard or reserve or mothers of veterans.

For more information, e-mail at SpiritofFreedomOH1@yahoo.com or by call (937) 307-9219. n A support group for people affected by breast cancer meets on the third Tuesday of each month.

Sponsored by the UVMC Cancer Care Center, the group’s mission is to empower women to cope with the day-to-day realities of cancer before, during and after treatment.

The support group meets at the Farmhouse, located on the UVMC/ Upper Valley Medical Center campus, 3130 N. Dixie Highway, Troy.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., the meeting, 7-8:15 p.m. Contact Chris Watercutter at 440-4638 or 492-1033, or Robin Supinger at 440-4820 for more information. n The Miami Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Greene Street United Methodist Church, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors always are welcome. For more information, call 778-1586 or visit the group’s Web site at www.melodymenchorus.org. n Divorce Care, 7 p.m. at Richards Chapel, 831 McKaig Ave., Troy.

Video/small group class designed to help separated or divorced people.

For more information, call 335-8814. n AA, women’s meeting, 8-9 p.m., Dettmer’s Daniel Dining Room. n AA Tuesday night meeting, 7 p.m., Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. n AA, The Best Is Yet To Come Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion is open. n AA, Tipp City Group, Zion Lutheran Church, Main and Third streets at 8 p.m. This is a closed discussion (participants must have a desire to stop drinking). n Al-Anon, 8:30 p.m. Sidney Group, Presbyterian Church, corner North and Miami streets, Sidney.

n AA, 7 p.m. at Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

Open discussion. n An Intermediate Pilates class will be from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. n Women’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy.

Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 339-6761 for more information. n Narcotics Anonymous, Just For Tuesday, will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. This is an open discussion. n Narcotics Anonymous, Unity Group, 7 p.m., Freedom Life Ministries Church, 9101 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Open discussion. n Public bingo, license No. 010528, will begin with early birds at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 833, 17 W. Franklin St., Troy. Use the Cherry Street entrance. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Instant tickets also will be available. n Public bingo — paper and computer — will be offered by the Tipp City Lumber Baseball organization from 7-10 p.m. at the West Milton Eagles, 2270 S. Miami St., West Milton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and concessions will be available.

Proceeds will benefit the sponsorship of five Little League baseball teams.

For more information, call 543-9959. n DivorceCare will be every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Nazarene, State Route 55 and Barnhart Road, Troy. The group is open to men and women.

For more information, call Patty at 440-1269 or Debbie at 335-8397. n Christian 12-Step, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

Wednesday n Come join the Experienced Contract Bridge game at the Tipp City Public Library, played every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., beverages and relaxed company are provided.

Sign up is required, either in person at the circulation desk, 11 E. Main St., or by phone at (937) 667-3826, Ext. 216. n Skyview Wesleyan Church, 6995 Peters Road, Tipp City, will offer a free dinner at 6:15 p.m. Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. n An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy.

Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy. com for more information and programs. n The “Sit and Knit” group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 667-5358. n Grandma’s Kitchen, a homecooked meal prepared by volunteers, is offered every Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. in the activity center of Hoffman United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St., West Milton, one block west of State Route 48. The meal, which includes a main course, salad, dessert and drink, for a suggested donation of $7 per person, or $3 for a children’s meal. The meal is not provided on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s. n The Miami County Troy Alzheimer’s Support Group, affiliated with the Miami Valley, Dayton Alzheimer’s Association and the National Alzheimer’s Association, will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. at Senior Active Adult Services, 2006 W. Stanfield Road, Troy, the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Respite care will be provided.

Caregivers may call 335-8800 for more information. n The Dayton Area ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren, 7390 State Route 202 (3 miles north of I-70). Bring a brown bag lunch.

Beverages will be provided. For more information, call (866) 273-2572. n The Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at the Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy. Non-members of Kiwanis are invited to come meet friends and have lunch. For more information, contact Bobby Phillips, vice president, at 335-6989. n Retirees of the Local 128 UAW will meet the third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for a hot lunch and short meeting at the Troy Senior Citizens Center, 134 N. Market St., Troy. n The Troy American Legion Post No. 43 euchre parties will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 339-1564. n AA, Pioneer Group open discussion will meet at 9:30 a.m. Enter down the basement steps on the north side of The United Church Of Christ on North Pearl Street in Covington. The group also meets at 8:30 p.m. Monday night and is wheelchair accessible. n AA, Serenity Island Group will meet at 8 p.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The discussion is open. n AA, 12 & 12 will meet at 8 p.m. for closed discussion, Step and Tradition meeting, in the 12 Step Room, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. n AA, open discussion, 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. Use the alley entrance, upstairs. n Al-Anon, Trinity Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S.

Dorset Road, Troy. n Men’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues.

Call 339-6761 for more information. n A Domestic Violence Support Group for Women will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16. E. Franklin St., Troy. Support for battered women who want to break free from partner violence is offered.

There is no charge for the program.

For more information, call 339-6761. n Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. n Children’s Creative Play Group will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy.

School-age children will learn appropriate social interactions and free expression through unique play therapy. There is no charge for this program. More information is available by calling 339-6761. n Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Spirit of Recovery, Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. n Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 9100 N. Main St., State Route 48, between Meijer and Samaritan North. For other meetings or information, call 252-6766 or (800) 589-6262, or visit the Web site at www.region5oa.org. n Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273. n A Pilates Beginners group matwork class will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 6678631 or Celeste at 669-2441. n Safe People, 7-8:30 p.m., Ginghamsburg Church, SC/DC 104.

Find guidance for making safe choices in relationships, from friendships to co-workers, family or romance.

Learn to identify nurturing people as well as those who should be avoided.

Call Roberta Bogle at 667-4678 for more information. n Boundaries, 7-8:30 p.m., Ginghamsburg Church, ARK 200.

A 12-week video series using Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Offers practical help and encouragement to all who seek a healthy, balanced life and practice in being able to say no. For more information, call Linda Richards at 667-4678. n The Temple of Praise Ministries will serve hot lunches from noon to 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday at 235 S. Third St., Tipp City. n A free employment networking group will be offered from 8-9 a.m. each Wednesday at Job and Family Services, 2040 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. The group will offer tools to tap into unadvertised jobs, assistance to improve personal presentation skills and resume writing. For more information, call Steven Kiefer at 5702688 or Justin Sommer at 440-3465. n The Tipp City Seniors offer line dancing at 10 a.m. every Wednesday at 320 S. First St., Tipp City.

Thursday n The Dr. Martin Luther King Team, also known as The King Team, will meet the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. The King Team’s purpose is to plan and to faciliate the annual weekend celebration that highlights public awareness of Dr. King and his legacy. The vision is to promote peace and equality for all; without discrimination. (December is second Thursday) n The Upper Valley Medical Center Mom and Baby Get Together group will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursdays at the Farm House, located northwest of the main hospital entrance and next to the red barn on the UVMC campus. The meeting is facilitated by the lactation department. The group offers the opportunity to meet with other moms, share about being a new mother and to learn more about breastfeeding and the baby. For more information, call (937) 440-4906. n Deep water aerobics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www. lcctroy.com for more information and programs. n The Generations of Life Center of Hospice of Miami County will offer a 6 O’Clock Supper at local restaurants on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The locations vary, so those interested parties can call the office at 573-2100 for details.

This is a social event for grieving adults who do not wish to dine out alone. Attendees order from the menu. n An open parent-support group will be at 7 p.m. at Corinn’s Way Inc., 306 S. Dorset Road, Troy. n Parents are invited to attend the Corinn’s Way Inc. parent support group from 7-8:30 p.m. each Thursday. The meetings are open discussion. n Friendship Luncheons are offered the second Thursday at different locations in the county. The luncheons are casual dining experience that allows adults to come together for food and fellowship. Call the Generations of Live Center at 335-5191. n Tipp City Seniors gather to play cards prior to lunch every Thursday at 10 a.m. at 320 S. First St., Tipp City. At noon will be a carry-in lunch and participants should bring a covered dish and table service. On the third Thursday, Senior Independence offers blood pressure and blood sugar testing before lunch. For more infor-

mation, call 667-8865. n Best is Yet to Come open AA meeting, 11 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. n AA, Tri-City Group meeting will take place 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Dettmer Hospital. The lead meeting is open.

For more information, call 335-9079. n AA, Spirituality Group will meet at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Troy. The discussion is open. n Health Partners Free Clinic will offer a free clinic on Thursday night at the clinic, 1300 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Registration will be from 5:30-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The clinic does not accept medical emergencies, but can refer patients to other doctors and can prescribe medication. Call 332-0894 for more information. n Narcotics Anonymous, NAIOU, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. n Preschool story hours will be from 10-11 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradford Public Library, 138 E. Main St., Bradford. n Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City. For more information, call 552-7082.

Friday n An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy.

Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy. com for more information and programs. n AA, Troy Friday Morning Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. The discussion is open. n AA, open discussion, 8 p.m. in the Salvation Army, 129 S. Wayne St., Piqua. Use parking lot entrance, held in gym. n Narcotics Anonymous, Clean and Free, 8 p.m., Dettmer Hospital, 3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy.

Open discussion. Fellowship from 7-8 p.m. n A Pilates Intermediate group matwork class will be held from 9-10 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 6678631 or Celeste at 667-2441. n Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Brethren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191. n A singles dance is offered every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Christopher Club, Dixie Highway, Kettering, sponsored by Group Interaction. The dance is $6. For more information, call 640-3015 or visit www.groupia.org. n Christian Worship Center, 3537 S. Elm Tree Road, Christiansburg, hosts a Friday Night Bluegrass Jam beginning at 7 p.m. each Friday.

Homemade meals are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants may bring instruments and join in. A small donation is requested at the door. For more information or directions, call 857-9090 or 631-2624.

Saturday n The Miami County Farmers Market will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Friendly’s restaurant. n Free couples date night events will be offered the fourth Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Troy Rec. Events will include a DJ, dancing, pool tables, lounges, food, foosball, card games, comedy, ping pong, Wii, PS2 and more. Donations will be accepted. n The West Milton Church of the Brethren, 918 S. Miami St., West Milton, will offer a free clothes closet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second Saturday. Clothes are given to those in need free of charge at this time.

For more information, call (937) 6984395. n Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Bretheren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191. n Recovery Too Al-Anon meetings are offered at 8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, main campus, Room 117, S. County Road 25-A, Tipp City. n AA, Men’s Meeting will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the new First Lutheran Church, corner of Washington Road and State Route 41. The meeting is closed (members must have a desire to stop drinking). n AA, Troy Winners Group will meet at 8:30 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy for discussion. The meeting is open. n AA, Troy Beginners Group meets at 7 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. This is an open discussion meeting. n Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, meeting at 9 a.m., weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. n Pilates for Beginners (Introduction), 9:15-10:15 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. n Narcotics Anonymous, Saturday Night Live, 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St., Sidney. nRelapse Prevention Group, 5:306:45 p.m. at The Avenue, Room 504, at Ginghamsburg Main Campus, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. n The Next Step, a worship celebration for people on the road to recovery, 7 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Main Campus Sanctuary, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. n Baseball bingo will be offered from 7 p.m. until games are complete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds help the youth baseball organization, a nonprofit. n The Tipp City Seniors eat out at area restaurants (sign up at the center) at 4:30 p.m. Card cames will be offered at the center for a $2 donation.

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Average mortgage stays at 4.4 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Average rates on U.S. long-term fixed mortgages remained steady for a second straight week, giving prospective home buyers more time to lock in historically low levels.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan remained unchanged at 4.4 percent this week.

That is a full percentage point higher than in early May, when rates neared record lows. Still, rates remain low by historical standards.

The average on the 15-year fixed loan edged

up to 3.44 percent from 3.43 percent.

Mortgage rates spiked in June after Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated that the Federal Reserve could slow its bond purchases this year. The purchases have helped keep long-term interest rates low, encouraging more home buying. Despite the recent rate increases, mortgages remain a bargain for borrowers who qualify.

Low rates have boosted home sales and prices, contributing to a housing recovery that has helped drive economic growth

Clearly, glass brings beauty and function to home decor My favorite decorating tools are those that score a perfect 10 in the categories of form and function.

Glass delivers on both counts by adding brilliance and beauty to home decor while also serving as a reliable workhorse, helping out with lots of tasks around the home.

I fell under glass’s power several years ago when I first started experimenting with ways to make daily life a more lovely and luxurious experience. Nothing helps turn the mundane into magic like glass containers and accents.

Here are some suggestions: Glass Compotes Make Everything Magical A girl can’t have enough glass compotes. These simple but supremely stylish bowls on a pedestal are an essential when you entertain or just want to elevate the status of nearly anything in your home. A few weeks ago, I hosted a gathering of Dan’s old law-school bud-

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Glass domes add brilliance and beauty to your home’s decor, because they allow you to beautifully showcase daily items.

dies. Since I had decided to cheat and serve just a few simple appetizers instead of a fancy spread of culinary delights, I needed to make them look as amazing as possible. Thank heaven I had not listened to myself earlier this spring when I was caught up in a

cleaning frenzy, purging my home of everything I didn’t think was necessary. When I was about to weed out my glass pieces, a little voice reminded me that there was nothing like a glass compote when you want to make the simple look sublime.

The key to using com-

potes to serve food and drinks is to collect a wide variety of heights and sizes so you can create a multidimensional display, like the one I pulled together in a jiff on the drinks table in my entry.

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In the dark about home lighting? affect our social behavior.

Think of that next time you are in your favorite hangout.

When electric lighting first came into our homes, we were delighted to have a single source of light in the center of the ceiling of each room. The focal lighting point was the chandelier. Things are much different now, as we use wall lights, dimmer switches, uplights and indirect lighting.

Differences in intensity of light affect our home design. A good interior designer will be able to add ambience in different rooms with various uses of lights. When soft light is used, shadows are reduced and there is a general feeling of restfulness. Too much soft light in a house, however, can make things dull and gloomy and even depressing, so it is wise to combine the soft with hard or direct light to create areas of brightness.

You can use direct light to emphasize some texture on the walls or to promote activity.

For examples in a kitchen, the hard light is used for working in the kitchen while the soft light leaves a calm feeling in the evening when dinner is cooked and a soft light is all that is needed for ambience.

So go around your house and check to see how the lighting reflects the mood you intend for the different rooms.

Contact Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, an interior designer in Naples, Fla., at DsgnQuest@aol.com. Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service www.shns. com.

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id you know that the light — or lack thereof — in your home (or anywhere else, for that matter) can have an effect on our emotions and our moods?

Lack of light makes many people feel low, unhappy or even miserable. There is even a clinical state of depression called SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder — that seems to occur in the months of winter when there is lack of sufficient sunlight. Natural daylight regulates our body clocks.

In days of yore, sunlight determined when we got up and worked, and the lack of light meant it was time to stop working and go to sleep. The lack of light actually causes our bodies to create more melatonin, which is a hormone that helps make you feel sleepy. Candlelight was the only available light source back then in the evening. Now electric lights allow us to work or play through the night if we wish.

But did you know that lighting can change mood? And did you know that department stores and restaurants use lighting to create a particular mood or ambience? Go into a fast-food store and the lights are bright.

They want you in and out of there quickly. A restaurant that wants you to linger, and these are usually the more expensive ones, will have more dim and atmospheric lighting. Certain colors can be combined with the right lighting to send subliminal messages that in turn

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Plumber: Add a diverter to improve shower efficiency Q: I have a shower issue for you to tackle. I want to install a new custom shower area with multiple shower heads, but I want to make it as water-efficient as possible. Any tips on how I can make my new multihead-shower stall a relaxing experience while still being environmentally friendly? — Bill, Rhode Island A: First off, check with your local plumbing inspector so you can follow your local water-usage codes.

Some areas of the country put limits on the amount of fixtures you can install in one shower stall.

That said, here are three basic tips on how you can install a more efficient multihead-shower system: 1. Use higher-efficiency shower heads. Standard shower heads use 2.5 gallons per minute, while higher-

Before you change or upgrade your shower head, check with your local plumbing inspector so you can follow your local water usage codes.

efficiency heads use 1.75 gpm. Look for quality, higher-efficiency shower heads that are designed for maximum performance.

2. Add a recirculating hot-water pump. A plumber can install a recirculating hot-water system to provide faster hot water to your shower. This saves on wasted cold water while you wait for the shower to warm up.

3. Include a wall-mounted diverter valve. Adding a diverter control that only allows one shower head running at a time can give you all the features you want, without turning your shower stall into a mini-car wash!

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that they make the simple food service seem luxurious.

I also like to use glass compotes to hold everyday items. For example, I have one in my bedroom filled with jewelry. You could place one in a powder room to display soaps or tip towels. If you’re a crafter, use compotes to collect pins or spools of thread. For your home office, use compotes to corral office supplies, filling them with everyday items like paper clips and stamps.

Glass Jars Hold Everything in Style I have very limited space on my kitchen countertops, so I’ve determined that everything that wins a spot in this coveted spot needs to be as pretty as it is practical. Not surprisingly, glass jars have earned a place of prominence because they allow me to showcase daily stuff beautifully. A plain glass jar on my counter holds the cats’ food.

Somehow, simple glass jars make even kitty kibble look beautiful.

I also keep my dish soap in a pretty glass jar, much to Dan’s dismay. He thinks it’s annoyingly impractical. In fact, I’m pretty sure that if I died tomorrow, the first thing he would do would be to toss the decorative jar and put dish soap directly on the counter. Woe to him, I do this same thing all over my

kitchen, pouring his olive oil into pretty decanters and vinegars into unique jars.

(Honestly, after nearly three decades of dealing with me, the fight is almost out of him — he hardly ever grumbles anymore!)

I also use glass containers in my bathrooms. You’ll find apothecary jars filled with cotton balls, decanters holding mouthwash and compotes with daily grooming items like Q-tips or soap.

Pitchers and Glasses Make Tabletops More Picturesque When my way-too-expansive collection of glassware is not in use for entertaining, I like to use it for daily decorating. I used a collection of glasses to hold the flatware Dan and I use for quick meals in our kitchen. The silverware goes straight from the dishwasher to this pretty trio of glasses, where it looks beautiful as it waits to be used.

I’m of the school of thought that dishware is artwork, so when we renovated our kitchen, I dedicated one wall of this small space to a bank of glass-front cabinets. I fill them with an assortment of glasses and dishes, arranged simply but beautifully so I can drink in their sparkling grace as I zoom through the kitchen on my way to work.

Do you have a way to put your glass-

ware and glass serving pieces out for public view when they are not in use?

Try working them into displays in your home, like holding a snippet of garden flowers on your mantel or votive candles on your kitchen windowsill, or standing by the bedside in your bedroom to quench a midnight thirst.

Glass decanters are so glamorous, aren’t they? Dress up a coffee table or side table with a tray holding a crystal decanter and two regal glasses. Even if you never intend to use them for drinks, they look amazing.

Glass Accents Add to Everyday Decor My favorite way to decorate with glass accent pieces is to intersperse them throughout my home, winding them through displays. A decanter and glasses are a perfect focal point for a display on a coffee-table ottoman. And an empty glass apothecary jar adds balance to a bold display on the side table.

Hurricanes are another of my favorite go-to decorating tools. They are fabulous for seasonal decorating because you can fill them with all sorts of treasures, like colorful gourds, pine cones

or green apples.

On the center of a dining table, I like to fill a cluster of smaller vases with fresh blooms, cut short. You can also perch little vases filled with a single flower atop each place setting. Also, thread them through seasonal mantel makeovers. And they are perfect for a little pick-me-up treatment on a kitchen windowsill, holding a bloom or two.

I’ve been carrying apothecary jars for years at Nell Hill’s because these classic pieces are ideal for storage and decorating. I love their graceful lines, regal pedestals and little lids that hold the treasures within. If you want simple beauty in a display, leave the apothecary jar empty so the focus is on the graceful curves of the glass. For a fresh infusion of green, fill them with plants for a terrarium. Let them hold natural treasures, like acorns, a bird’s nest or fall leaves.

Or, use them for a fetching food service — cluster a trio together filled with colorful candies.

The column has been adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www.nellhills.com. She can be reached at marycarol@nellhills. com.

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lus. The rate on the 10-year note rose to 2.79 percent Thursday morning, its highest level since July 2011.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country on Monday through Wednesday each week. The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount.

The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was unchanged at 0.7 point. The fee for a 15-year loan slipped to 0.6 point from 0.7 point.

The average rate on a one-year adjustable-rate mortgage rose to 2.67 percent from 2.62 percent. The fee edged up to 0.4 point from 0.3 point.

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The index jumped to 59 this month from 56 in July. It was the fourth consecutive monthly gain. A reading above 50 indicates more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor.

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Green thumbs help grow family Newlyweds Cheryl and Daniel Kaplan searched a year before finally closing on their first house, a spacious four-bedroom short sale, in February. But the day they got the key, the clock started ticking.

“The homeowners association is giving us until April 1 to fix everything up,” said Cheryl, a 29-year-old kindergarten teacher at Miles Elementary School in Tampa, Fla., who contacted me on Twitter a couple of weeks before closing. “The house has been vacant for a while, so the landscaping is really neglected.”

The couple’s new home in Wesley Chapel came with a yard tangled with vines, weeds and overgrown oaks and palms desperately in need of a firm hand.

Cheryl and Daniel, a 29-yearold mortgage-loan broker, had exterior repairs to make, too, and a full paint job — all on a tight budget and all by April Fool’s Day. I would crack a joke here about that deadline, but I can’t.

There’s something touching about a young couple eager to put in hours of hard labor after long days at work in order to leave apartment life and launch their own family. And Cheryl had an added burden. Just a few months earlier, during the couple’s house hunt, she lost her dad, Donald, in a car accident.

She so loved that great greenthumb guy, and they’d had big plans for working together on her first garden. Now, missing him hurt even more.

But Cheryl didn’t realize that the nice thing about gaining a family through marriage is — gaining a family. She found an unexpected new ally in her mother-in-law, Denise Cherubino, a longtime Florida gardener who lives in Apollo Beach. Denise shared her knowledge and her muscle, digging in to help Cheryl and Daniel with the labor.

“We became closer from it,” Cheryl says.

“It’s an unfortunate bond,”

adds Denise, who understands Cheryl’s pain. Denise lost her first husband, father to Daniel and his twin brother, 19 years ago. “This gave the two of us something to do together,” she says.

The new house had mangy turf, two untamed laurel oaks and a shaggy queen palm.

Twisted masses of pretty but unruly flowering jasmine served as a foundation hedge. A boxwood border hovered between life and death.

“I’m going to plant red salvias by the mailbox for my dad,” Cheryl told me in February. “And red pentas. He loved those.”

She wanted azaleas. And two hibiscus flanking the garage door, which had a lone healthy but hirsute podocarpus on one side. Would a manicure help the jasmine? Should she try to resurrect the boxwoods? Cheryl wasn’t sure.

Two days after she and Daniel closed on the house, as the two slept on a mattress on the floor,

eight smoke alarms screamed them awake at 5 a.m.

“No maintenance to call,” she posted on Twitter. Sigh.

But the couple had faith and fortitude. For three days, they painted. Daniel figured out how to make the repairs. An arborist trimmed the trees. They had the sod replaced.

By early March, after numerous consultations with Denise, the three ripped out most of what remained.

“The jasmine was beautiful, but it was out of control,” Denise says. “Cheryl wanted some color, but she had a small area to work with. And she had about 14 plants she wanted!”

Winnow your list to three or four plants, Denise advised.

Groups of identical plants look more dramatic than a dozen different individual plants. Take a ride through your neighborhood, see what you like and make note of what grows well here. In the end, Cheryl replaced the jasmine with hot-pink

Encore azaleas, which bloom repeatedly through the year. She said goodbye to the boxwoods and hello to alternating purple and white Mexican heather. She discovered Giant Apostles’ Iris and found those red pentas and salvias for her dad.

Yellow Gerbera daisies add a pop of color — Denise’s suggestion to contrast with all the red and pink. Cheryl kept the podocarpus and added a twin on the other side of the garage.

The transformation has made the homeowners association and the Kaplans happy. Cheryl loves the living tributes to her dad and the blossoming relationship with her mother-in-law. Daniel learned that he has a knack for gardening. “It’s almost therapeutic,” he says. And Denise?

She grew something she cherishes.

“Cheryl’s not my daughter-inlaw anymore,” she says. “She’s my daughter.’”

(Contact Penny Carnathan at pcarnathan49@gmail.com.)

Buyers: Please leave most everything in the mansion said Sand Key Realty agent Rafal Wazio, who listed the home for Barsema, 59. “It’s liberating for her, and it’s a major convenience for them.”

Barsema, the founder of K-9 Detectives, which provides detection dogs capa-

ble of sniffing out termites, mold and drugs, built the mansion in 2003 and first listed it for sale in 2010.

In March, she dropped the price from $14.9 million.

The marble-floored estate includes seven full bathrooms, four half bathrooms,

a gym, a dog run and a “gentleman’s den” paneled with rare hardwoods.

Wazio wouldn’t disclose

the terms of the deal, which is under contract and scheduled to close next month.

Nor would he name the

international buyers who were so “do or die” about keeping the home’s contents.

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The museum-quality artwork and the $250,000 dining-room table. The Mercedes convertible and the Bentley Arnage. Even the spoons, the dog crates and the Christmas nutcrackers.

Listed at $12.9 million, Christine Barsema’s home was already one of Clearwater’s most opulent mansions, a 15,000-squarefoot Mediterranean estate on nearly 2 acres of sweeping coast.

But the turnkey deal insisted on by the home’s buyers makes the sale that much more unmatched.

Included in the deal were all of the home’s dishes, cooking utensils, towels and rugs; a Honda Odyssey minivan; and $2 million worth of hand-crafted furniture.

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BLUFFTON — Grace Lynn Barton and Tyler Leland Wright were married July 27 at Jay and Melissa Barton’s residence in Marysville.

She is the daughter of Jay and Melissa Barton of Marysville. He is the son of Tim and Lisa Wright of Troy.

The bride’s dress was white, while being short and sweet. Her bouquet was made up of pink roses and white carnations.

Her maid of honor was Meredith Wilson.

The groom’s best men were Jeff Gehring and Keegan Walter. Gage Barton served as an usher.

A reception was held in the countryside in Marysville.

She currently is studying registered nursing at The Ohio State University.

She is a patient care technician at Good Samaritan

Johna Justice of Troy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justice, wed Todd Painter of Troy, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Rhim and Mr. & Mrs. Painter, during a 4:30 p.m. ceremony Aug. 10 in West Milton, officiated by Jason Arnold.

The bride given in marriage by her son, Kaleb Duncan, and her father, Fred Justice.

The maid of honor Hospital.

He received his bachelor’s degree in mathetmatics, while minoring in coaching and receiving his 7-12 teaching license at Bluffton University.

He currently is obtaining his master’s degree in sports management. He is an assistant football and baseball coach at Bluffton University.

The couple resides in Bluffton.

was the bride’s daughter, Ashlee Duncan.

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The best men were sons of the groom, Shawn and Todd Jr. Groomsmen were sons of the groom, Todd Jr. and Shawn.

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Spider-Man actor injures leg; Broadway show halted NEW YORK (AP) — One of the actors playing the comic book hero in the Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” was badly injured during a performance, a fresh reminder of the dangers facing performers in the injuryplagued show that cost $75 million and has endured plenty of offstage drama.

Daniel Curry, a graduate of the LaGuardia School of Performing Arts — the so-called “Fame” school — and who appeared in an episode of “Smash” and toured with the “Man In The Mirror” Michael Jackson Tribute tour, is making his Broadway debut. He is one of nine actors who play the costumed Spider-Man during each performance, leaping into the audience and

swinging over the orchestra. He also understudied various other roles.

A spokesman for the musical says the actor suffered an injury during the Thursday night performance, which was immediately halted.

The actor remained at Bellevue Hospital Friday with a serious leg injury.

Fire officials said they responded to the Foxwoods Theatre on West 42nd Street shortly after 9 p.m. to treat a man whose leg got caught in equipment backstage.

The show’s spokesman, Rick Miramontez, said more information will be made available Friday. A spokeswoman for the Actors’ Equity Association, a labor union that represents actors and stage managers, did not immediately comment Friday.

‘Jobs’ is about Apple more than the man

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A better title for this film might have been “The History of Apple Computers.”

“Jobs” aims to be the first biopic about tech giant Steve Jobs (Sony’s Aaron Sorkin project is next), but instead of offering insight into the man, it’s a chronology of Apple and the advent of personal computers.

Ashton Kutcher plays Jobs convincingly enough. The “Two and a Half Men” star looks uncannily like the Apple cofounder, right down to the lumbering gait, and there’s no trace of Kutcher’s kooky-character AP Photo past here. But with a script This film image released by Open Road Films shows Ashton Kutcher as Steve by first-time screenwriter Matt Jobs, left, and Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak in a scene from “Jobs.”

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(James Woods appears briefly as a concerned school administrator, but is never seen again.)

Jobs hallucinates in a field, travels to India, and suddenly it’s 1976, and he’s struggling in his job at Atari. (NASDAQ:ATAR) Prone to outbursts and, apparently, body odor, he turns to his friend, Steve “Woz” Wozniak (Josh Gad), for help. Jobs discovers a computer prototype Woz built, and a few months later, Apple Computers is born.

Gad is the heart of the film.

Though his character, like the others, is weakly developed, Gad’s vulnerability as Wozniak makes him the most relatable. There’s also heart in the soundtrack, a romp through the 1960s and 70s that includes of: songs by Cat Stevens, Joe Walsh and Bob Dylan.

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If a colleague doesn’t share his vision, he fires them on the spot. Loudly. The one scene where Jobs cries isn’t enough to make you like the guy.

After he and Woz make a deal with investor Mike Markkula (Durmot Mulroney), the film spends a lot of time at Apple headquarters, where Jobs is a hot-tempered perfectionist. His insistence on quality and innovation above all doesn’t sit well with board director Arthur Rock (a sadly bland J.K. Simmons), who unites with newly appointed CEO John Sculley (Matthew Modine) to remove the company co-founder from his post.

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“I’m grateful that these stories of AfricanAmericans struggling in America are brought to light by anybody,” says Daniels. “But it’s always great to see it from the perspective of someone who has actually lived it and walked it and is it.”

The film, which the Weinstein Co. will release Friday after a public and protracted feud with Warner Bros. over the rights to the title of “The Butler,” also stars Oprah Winfrey as Gaines’ wife and Oyelow as his firebrand son. The crux of the film is in the fatherson relationship: one who effects change passively in a quiet dignity that slowly gathers a cumulative force, and another who resolutely protests on whites-only counters to spur action.

Winfrey, who co-produced Daniels’ “Precious,” was coaxed back into acting 15 years after “Beloved” by a persistent Daniels and by what she considered an important story.

“I was like: What is this movie?” says Winfrey. “But I could feel the heartbeat of a generation of men who had given themselves to their families and to their work and to creating a better life for themselves.