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Volume 105, No. 286

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Law and ordinance committee agrees to move forward Melanie Yingst

Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com

S. Africans mourn, celebrate Mandela

TROY — Law and ordinance committee members Lynne Snee and chairman John Schweser agreed to recommend to council to move forward with the rezoning ordinance in concern with 126 acres of land from A-R Agricultural Residential District to be rezoned to R-1 SingleFamily Residential District.

Frank Harlow applied for the rezoning of the two lots (Inlot 9891 with 105.757 acres and Inlot 9892 with 20.888 acres) on behalf of TTF Brown LLC &

PTK Realty LLC for a proposed new housing development located north of Troy-Urbana Road and west of DeWeese Road for currently undeveloped land.

Committee member Tom Kendall was not present at the meeting Thursday.

Snee said based on recommendation of city staff and the planning commission she would recommend to council that the rezoning issue considered by council.

“I’d be comfortable to move forward with this,” Snee said Thursday.

Chairman Schweser said due

to the property being improved, the proposed land use of R-1 rezoning, and how it would attract people to the northwest part of the city, Schweser said he would recommend to council to move forward with the rezoning from agricultural use to R-1 single family residential district.

Three residents spoke against the rezoning issue at Thursday’s meeting.

Troy resident Steve Kalmar said he hoped council would reconsider the rezoning until more plans were available “so you can see what you are getting.”

Kalmar said the proposed development is on the wrong side of town to cater to the proposed upper level management which builder Harlow said his market was the development would fulfill.

The former Troy city planner Kalmar said in regards to development in the west part of the city, he hoped more consideration would be made in the specifics of the planned development to “make that a really special piece of ground.”

“Let’s see what it’s going to look like,” Kalmar said. Kalmar See LAW | 2

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Lori Slotler, owner of Your Personal Florist, decorates the tree in the parlor at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Hayner’s annual holiday open house will be offered from 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The decorations will be on display through Jan. 5.

Hayner volunteers ‘Deck the Halls’ for open house For the Troy Daily News

Designers and florists joined forces to decorate the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in anticipation of the annual holiday open house coming up this weekend.

The holiday exhibit and decorations will be on display through Jan. 5, but the best time to enjoy them is during Hayner’s annual holiday open house, from 1-5 p.m.

INSIDE TODAY Saturday and Sunday, according to executive director Linda Lee Jolly.

Saturday is Children’s Day and Calendar...........................3 children’s programming will begin Crossword........................7 at 1 p.m. with Ballet Shreffler Deaths..............................5 in the ballroom. Children will Terrance L. Saunders be entertained by holiday crafts, Opinion.............................4 holiday music, refreshments and Sports............................11 MadCap Puppet Theatre shows at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Santa himself will arrive at 2:30 p.m. to receive requests and letters. Due to limited space in the ballroom, free tickets OUTLOOK are needed for the Madcap Puppet Shows. They may be obtained at the Hayner Center beginning at 9 Today a.m. Saturday, Jolly said.

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their time and talents to make the Hayner Center something to see during the holiday season,” she said. “Eight trees as well as the mantles, stairs and foyer are arrayed with greenery, lights, flowers and ornaments.”

This year decorators include Mirella Lewis of Allitas Floral Designs, Mary Nilsen, Donna Crosier, Amber Howard, Joshua Howard and Ritchie Weymer, Jacke Boyd, Rhonda Copeland, Juanita Walker, Lori Minnich, Amy Zumberger from Ask Amy Staging, Joy Turher-Price from Interior Joy and, from David Fair on the Square, David Fair and Gina Griffith.

The home school students and instructor Dawn Flory have decorated the tree in the art studio. A project also is included by some of Julie McMiller’s Troy Junior High School art students.

The Hayner exhibit committee contributed to the “Christmas Lights” decorating theme by displaying a collection of antique candleholders on loan from Ron and Norma Hufford. They have

also hung a variety of wall scones and photography of some rather extravagant holiday light displays, Jolly said.

On Sunday, musicians will perform throughout the afternoon.

This years performances include: 1 p.m. — Troy High School Show Choir, The Troy Tones; 1:30 p.m.

— Nicholas Teaford, piano and ukulele; 2 p.m. — Leanna George on harp; 2:30 p.m. — Bath Church Singers; 3 p.m. Dul-C-Daze and Don; 3:30 p.m. — Myra Schilperoot and Jean Kneply on piano and flute. The afternoon with end with Libby’s Holiday Sing-A-Long at 4 p.m. Mary Ann Cornell will accompany and Briged McCabe will join Libby for a duet.

This year’s holiday exhibit was sponsored by donations from Minster Bank, UTC Aerospace Systems and Friends of Hayner.

For more information about the Hayner’s open house and all Hayner activities, call 339-0457 or check the website www.troyhayner. org.

CINCINNATI (AP) — An icy blast of wintry weather was bearing down on Ohio even as much of the state was unseasonably warm Thursday.

Temperatures in the 50s and 60s were expected to plunge by the weekend, some by more than 40 degrees.

“As a cold front moves through, that’s going to bring rain, changing to a wintry mix, changing to all snow tomorrow,” said Mike Kurz, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Wilmington, in southwest Ohio.

A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow was expected late Thursday or early today for most of Ohio, with significant snowfall later in the evening in the southwest and central regions, in some cases during peak afternoon commutes.

Kurz said a swath of Ohio in the Interstate 70 and 71 corridors from Cincinnati through Columbus is likely to see the most snow. Most counties there are expected to get 2 to 6 inches by tonight, with much colder temperatures falling into the teens in some places.

Ohio’s AAA travel club expects to be busy today, with calls for help from thousands of stranded motorists likely.

“We’re ready for the storm,” spokeswoman Kimberly Schwind said. “We’re calling in extra crews because we’re anticipating skyrocketing numbers of calls.”

She said besides slick and icy conditions, sharp temperature drops can cause low tire pressure, leading to spinouts and flat tires, and dead batteries are also a problem in sudden cold. AAA recommends that motorists gas up in case they get stranded.

Meanwhile, flood watches were issued across southeast Ohio, with rain and sleet expected.

Kurz said it’s difficult to make an overall prediction on what kind of winter Ohioans can expect, since there are no strong global weather factors such as an El Nino that can have an impact.

Greear appears with A-list actors in ‘Out of the Furnace’ Colin Foster

Staff Writer colinfoster@civitasmedia.com

Jason Greear is an actor who is making a name for himself in an unlikely place.

During his short time as an actor, Greear — a 2001 Tecumseh High School graduate who still resides in the Dayton area — has found work in commercials, television series, independent films and shorts. But recently, Greear got the chance to work with some of the best actors in the business, playing

an undercover cop in the film “Out of the Furnace,” which opens in theaters today.

The film boasts a collection of well-known talent, such as Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Dendrie Taylor, Zoe Saldana, Sam Shepard, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe and Woody Harrelson, and is directed by Scott Cooper, writ- Greear er and director of the critically acclaimed film “Crazy Heart.”

“There are seven A-listers in

the movie, so for me to even have speaking lines in it is just great,” Greear said.

“There’s quite a few scenes where the screen is just my face. I’m in it for 10 to 15 minutes.

It’s a blessing to be in a movie with that many A-listers in it.

“There is Academy Award talk already, all kinds of talk about it winning multiple awards. Just to have a part in something like that is awesome.”

Had it not been for a flood six years ago in Huber Heights, Greear’s acting career may have never taken off.

“Getting into acting was kind of a fluke,” Greear said. “I bought a house in Huber about six years ago. Two weeks after, there was a flood, so I hired a local company to do some restoration.

“At the end of the week, the owners came up to me and said they were doing some promotional work to help market their company and asked See GREEAR | 2

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Law From page 1 said it would be a minimal cost from Harlow to provide council and the public the plans of what the proposed development would look like. Kalmar also said the area of the rezoning ordinance is prone to flooding.

After the meeting, Kalmar said the flooding issues must be addressed and the runoff issue in the proposed area is “well documented.”

Kalmar said council needed to reconsider the rezoning to develop the area to “make it fit” for the north west part of the city. Kalmar said executives and upper management would most likely prefer close access to the interstate and the proposed type of housing for upper level management would fit better on the south end of the city.

Troy resident Robert Brumbaugh said he was against the rezoning due to the increase in construction traffic, historic oak trees on the property and the excess water runoff the proposed development would cause in the area.

In regards to the large old wooded growth on the property, Patrick Titterington, city safety and service director said the builder would be subjected to subdivision regulations and landscape requirements as part of the planning process.

Titterington said due to the city of Troy being a member of the Tree City U.S.A. organization, careful planning for the least impact in the wooded area would be a requirement by the developer. Titterington also said the water retention and runoff plan would be part of the process of the subdivision approval.

Troy resident Lester Conard said he felt that the rezoning issue needed to be placed on the ballot for the citizens of Troy to decide.

Conard said he felt that the people of Troy should decide on the rezoning ordinance. Conard said the manner the ordinance was being presented was like “writing a blank check” to the applicant to do what they wanted with the property.

Titterington explained before any proposed construction was to commence, if rezoning was approved, the subdivision plans would have to be approved first by planning commission and final plans be approved by city council.

“You are speaking for a whole lot of citizens of Troy,” Conard said. Conard asked if the rezoning issue would be considered emergency legislation. City officials said it is not considered an emergency ordinance.

Councilman Bobby Phillips asked numerous questions and requested the last study of traffic in the area. Titterington said he would find that data and share it with council.

City council filed an application with the Ohio Public Works Commission for funding associated with intersection alignment of Troy-Urbana Road and Piqua-Troy Road. Construction, if approved, would begin work on the intersection in 2015.

Councilman Al Clark asked if the proposed development would stress public serves such as police and fire. Titterington said if the area was rezoned, the development would be in phases and would not likely overwhelm public services.

Clark also asked about the drainage impact from the development and how it would be engineered. Titterington said a plan would be submitted and the city engineer would have final approval of the design plans in regards to water retention ponds and excess storm water runoff.

Clark asked if the developer could change his mind and build apartments or break up the parcel in to smaller lots.

Titterington said Harlow would have to follow all the rules and regulations of R-1 zoning codes.

IMPACT ON MIAMI EAST SCHOOLS The proposed rezoning ordinance is in the Miami East Local School district. Superintendent Dr. Todd Rappold and incoming board member Brandon Fellers attended the meeting.

After the meeting, Rappold

said he would continue to gather more information about the proposed development’s impact on class size in the Miami East Local School district. Rappold said the current board policy concerning open enrollment was to only accept the number of outgoing students to match those of open enrollment requests.

“We never take in more (students) than we lose,” Rappold said. Rappold said class size is always the district’s main concern. Rappold said the district receives approximately 100 applications for open enrollment a year. Every open enrollment student must reapply each year.

Rappold said it would be “a challenge” to accommodate 200 or more students if the development were to have 80 homes filled with two or more school age children.

Rappold said the district strives to maintain a class size of 25 students or less.

Snee asked if a parcel of city land was development in another school district, how that was determined.

Titterington said the boundaries by the school districts are set and the city is annexed in portions of Miami East school district. Hunter’s Ridge and Nottingham subdivisions are also within city limits but are in the Miami East school district.

Although there is a process to move school district boundaries, Rappold said that occurrence has only happened once in his time as superintendent. The boundary was moved on behalf of a family on the border of Bethel Local Schools and Miami East. The process took more than two years to complete and was finalized this fall.

One of the reasons many people try to move in to the district is for the small class sizes, Rappold said.

Miami East Local School board of education is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at the high school.

City of Troy council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at city hall.

AP PHOTO This Feb. 13, 1990 file photo, shows Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela give black power salutes as they enter Soccer City stadium in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, South Africa, shortly after his release from 27 years in prison. South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma said Thursday that Mandela has died at the age of 95.

S. Africans mourn, celebrate Mandela JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As the news of Nelson Mandela’s death spread across South Africa, residents of Soweto gathered in the streets near the house where he once lived, singing and dancing to mourn his death and celebrate his colossal life.

The people of South Africa reacted Friday with deep sadness at the loss of a man considered by many to be the father of the nation, while mourners said it was also a time to celebrate the achievements of the antiapartheid leader who emerged from prison to become South Africa’s first black president.

President Jacob Zuma, dressed in black, announced the news of Mandela’s death Thursday night on television, saying the 95-yearold known affectionately by his clan name “Madiba” had died “peacefully” at around 8:50 p.m. while in the company of his family.

“He is now resting. He is now at peace,” Zuma said. “Our

nation has lost its greatest son.

Our people have lost a father.”

The president said all national flags would be lowered to halfmast from Friday until after a state funeral.

Some people gathered with candles as media swarmed outside the Johannesburg home where Mandela had been receiving medical care in past months.

About 40 people celebrated Mandela’s life by dancing and singing outside his former home on Vilakazi Street in the Soweto area of Johannesburg.

“I’m disappointed. I’m sad,” said Thumelo Madikwe, a 29-year-old accountant. “But at the same time, he had his part in life and he did it very well. It’s fine that he goes. He was old.”

Big gatherings of mourners were expected in coming days as the country prepares a formal farewell for a man who helped guide the country from racial conflict to all-race elections in 1994.

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interested.”

He agreed and was a natural once he stepped on set.

Greear thought he would just be giving a personal testimonial of the service he received from Dragon Restoration. But when he arrived, the director of the commercial gave him lines and told him he had about an hour to rehearse. To the crew’s surprise, Greear came out and said he was ready to go after 10 minutes of rehearsal.

“I nailed the first take — word-for-word, the

whole thing,” he said.

“The director came up to me and said it was ‘absolutely perfect.’” … then the director proceeded to ask Greear for another take because the cameras weren’t even rolling.

Greear, whose family still resides in New Carlisle, got the acting bug following that and managed to find work in indie films and shorts.

As his full-time job, he worked in the carpentry business, which allowed him to travel to 48 different states in a fiveyear span.

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Greear found representation with PCG Talent, an agency out of Cincinnati, after doing a few indies. Signing with PCG allowed Greear to book auditions for bigger commercial roles.

He landed parts in commercials for Belterra Casino, a few Daytonarea law firms and one for DP&L. “After doing a few of those, they started letting me audition for smaller roles,” he said.

In 2011, Greear appeared in “Camel Spiders,” a made-fortelevision horror scifi film. Then in 2012, Greear scored a role in the ABC television series “Final Witness.”

On Tuesday, Greear finalized a deal to play the lead role in “Robot/ Girlfriend.”

Jacqui Holland – known for roles in “How I Met Your Mother,” “Workaholics,” and “My Best Friend’s Girl” — will star opposite of Greear in the

PHOTO PROVIDED One of the stars of the film "Out of the Furnace" Woody Harrelson (left) poses for a picture on set with Jason Greear (right).

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lunch one day,” Greear said. “He’s actually from Lebanon, so we hit it off pretty well. I was talking to him about how I was thinking about moving to L.A., and he said ‘why would you do that when you’re getting the roles you are now living here?’”

The Miami Valley may be an unlikely place for an actor, but Greear seems to be making it work.

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For now, though, Greear is just enjoying the moment.

This week, Greear drove up to Pittsburgh with his girlfriend for the premiere of “Out of the Furnace.” During the filming process, the actor from New Carlisle got the opportunity to pick the brain of another actor from Ohio — Woody Harrelson, who told Greear to keep doing what he was doing.

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• FRIDAY DINNERS: • P R AY E R Dinner will be offered BREAKFAST: The from 5-8 p.m. at the Community Men’s Covington VFW Post Prayer Breakfast will 4235, 173 N. High St., begin at 7:30 a.m. at St. Covington. Choices will John’s United Church of include a $12 New York Christ. Use the Canal strip steak, broasted Street entrance. chicken, fish, shrimp and • SPAGHETTI sandwiches, all made-toCONTACT US DINNER: An all-youorder. can-eat spaghetti dinner • CHICKEN FRY: Call Melody will be offered from 3-7 The Pleasant Hill VFW p.m. at 622 S. Market Vallieu at Post No. 6557, 7578 W. St., Troy, to benefit Fenner Road, Ludlow 440-5265 Troy Post No. 43 baseFalls, will offer a threeto list your ball. The meal also will piece chicken dinner free calendar include salad bar, bread, with french fries and items. You dessert and drink for $7 macaroni salad for $7 can send for adults and $4 for chilfrom 6-8 p.m. Chicken dren 12 and younger. your news livers also will be avail• OPEN HOUSE: by e-mail to able.

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Park District will hold AMVETS Auxiliary will its Winter Open House offer sliced ham, sweet “An Evening of Lights” from 6-9 p.m. at potato casserole, green beans and dessert for Charleston Falls Reserve, 2535 Ross Road in $8 from 5:30-8 p.m.

• CHRISTMAS DINNER: Miami East Tipp City. Participants are invited to follow a Local Schools will hold its 26th annual Senior luminary trail to the lighted falls. Make sure Citizens Christmas Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dec. to look for Santa along the way. After the 10 at the Miami East High School cafeteria. walk, stop in for some hot chocolate, deliThe deadline for reservations is today. Park cious cookies, seasonal music and children’s in the back of the building and enter through crafts sponsored by the Park District VIPs. the back door. To be eligible to attend, par- Don’t forget to bring a canned good. They ticipants must be 60 years of age or older will be collected for a local shelter. For inforand live in the Miami East School District. mation on other park district programs, visit For reservations, call 335-7070, Ext. 3001, www.miamicountyparks.com.

• OPEN HOUSE: The Tippecanoe between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Historical Society will have an open house • HAM DINNER: The Sons of The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City will from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to participate in the present a dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, Christmas in the Village and Home Tour. green beans, salad and dessert for $7 from Story boards will be on display.

• FREE BREAKFAST: The Pleasant Hill 6-7:30 p.m.

• STORY HOUR: Story Hour will be United Church of Christ will hold a special offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the complementary pancake and sausage breakMilton-Union Public Library. Children from fast from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Donations will ages 3-5 (and their caregivers) can enjoy sto- be accepted, but are not required, for the ries, puppet shows and crafts at the library. Newton Food Pantry and Christmas Basket Call (937) 698-5515 or visit Facebook or Program. The menu will include all-you-cantwww.mupubliclibrary.org for details on eat pancakes, along with sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, and coffee, tea or milk. weekly themes.

• OPEN HOUSE: AccessMD Urgent Care The church is located in Pleasant Hill. will hold a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 1 Contact the church office at (937) 676-3193 p.m. at 1430 W. Main St., Troy. To celebrate, for more information.

• MYSTERY NIGHT: The Bradford free flu shots will be offered. Those interested in attending can bring in a non-perishable Railroad Museum will sponsor a mystery food item to receive their complimentary flu night at the museum. Imagine a murder in shot. All food collected will be donated to the rail yards and you are the detective questhe Mid-Ohio Food Bank. The event also will tioning suspects. Help find the murderer. feature a special raffle and refreshments. Call The event begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission will be $5 per person.

(937) 335-3100 for more information.

• HAM DINNER: The AMVETS Ladies For more information, call Sue Vickroy at Auxiliary, LeFevre Road, Troy, will offer (937) 448-2844.

• COOKIE SHOPPE: Homemade holiday dinner for $8 and will include sliced ham, sweet potato casserole, green beans, roll and cookies and candy will be sold by the pound butter. Meals will be served from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Christmas Cookie Shoppe from 9 • HOLIDAY CONCERT: A free indoor a.m.to noon at the First Place Christian holiday concert will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Center, 16 W. Franklin St. The event is being at Zion Lutheran Church, 11 N. Third St., sponsored by the United Methodist Women.

Tipp City. Christmas and winter music will Proceeds will be given to local charities. For be by the Tippecanoe Community Band, more information, call 335-2826.

• ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW: Don’t directed by Gail Ahmed. A special visit from Santa will be part of the evening, along with miss Brukner Nature Center’s annual Winter awards for the literary contest winners. Arts & Crafts Show. The hours of the craft Light refreshments will be offered. For more show are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of oneof-a-kind gifts will be of sale by juried artiinformation, call (937) 667-3110. sans, from jewelry to soy candles, homemade Saturday biscotti to sock monkeys, felted mittens • PET PHOTOS: Pet owners throughout to bird feeders, rock sculptures to folk art, the Miami County area are invited to bring wildlife photography to woven baskets. Drop in their pets for an elegant Christmas photo off your presents at the gift wrap booth filled at the Miami County Animal Shelter from with natural craft paper and raffia ribbon 1-3 p.m. on a walk-in basis. Customers will and leave the wrapping to us. Participants receive their pets-only photos via email, and also will be able to pick up a whole pie to will have copyrights to print the photos. The take home for the family at the “Pies for fee will be $10 per photo for single pets, with Possums” booth. Admission is free and raffle an additional $5 per pet for multiple pets in a tickets for donated items by the artisans will photo. All proceeds will benefit to the Miami be sold to support BNC. Drawings take place County Animal Shelter. For more informa- throughout the day and you do not have to tion, contact Meade at (937) 207-0903. be present to win. All proceeds from this • HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Fletcher United event benefit the wildlife ambassador and Methodist Church will be hosting a holiday rehabilitation programs.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP — The Monroe Township Trustees agreed at their Dec. 2 meeting to a new contract renewal effective Jan. 1, with Medicount Management Inc., which handles the billing for EMS services in the unincorporated area of Monroe Township. There are no changes in rates for this service by Medicount.

In other action, the board approved the Ohio Township Association membership dues for the three trustees and fiscal officer. The trustees and fiscal officer also plan to attend this year’s Miami County Township Association annual meeting on Dec. 12.

As a reminder to unincorporated township residents, Monroe Township Water and Sewer District Board will be meeting in the township meeting room at 6 p.m. Monday. The board, a separate government entity,

holds meetings the second Monday of each month that are always open to the public.

Bills paid at this week’s township trustees meeting equaled $56,194.52.

The trustees also accepted the financial status report of November 2013 and the bank reconciliation of Oct. 31 as presented by the township’s fiscal officer, and approved increases in the estimated receipts by $12,000 and permanent appropriations by $11,000.

Maintenance staff continues to make strides preparing for the winter weather season that includes service of trucks and snow removal equipment and the filling of salt bins. The crew also has recently removed two bad trees in Deerdale Park and completed grounds work in Maple Hill Cemetery.

The next township trustees’ meeting is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16.

Pet photos to benefit shelter TROY — Pet owners throughout the Miami County area are invited to bring in their pets for an elegant Christmas photo at the Miami County Animal Shelter from 1-3 p.m. on a walkin basis. Customers will receive their pets-only photos via email, and will have copyrights to print the photos, which

would be fitting for petthemed holiday card.

Donna Meade of Donna Meade Photography has been photographing shelter pets since September, and decided she could also use her skills to benefit pets at the shelter by photographing pets that already have forever homes.

She will charge $10 per photo for single pets, with an additional $5 per pet for multiple pets in a photo. Meade will donate all proceeds to the Miami County Animal Shelter.

For more information about the photo sessions, contact Meade at (937) 207-0903.

to Club 55, Troy. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and education at 6:30 p.m.

Registrations must be confirmed by Dec. 20.

For more information, contact Ron Bodey at 440-6562.

These residents are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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Tax information event upcoming

TROY — The Ohio State Society of Enrolled Agents of Greater Dayton offers EAs, CPAs, attorneys and other tax professionals to attend an evening featuring dinner and two hours of continuing education. Richard E. Ayres, EA, ATA, of Ayres Tax Seminars will be speaking.

The topic will be 2013 Federal Tax Update (including Affordable Care Act). This event will be held in The Crystal Room, adjacent

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BATON ROUGE, La. — The following local resident was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Katherine Fahy of Tipp City was initiated at Wright State University.

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EDITORIALROUNDUP EDITORIAL EDITORIAL The (Youngstown) Vindicator, Nov. 30 Few in the halls of Congress or in the capitals of the world community herald the recently negotiated six-month Iranian nuclear arms agreement as any significant breakthrough toward a nuclearfree Iran.

Clearly, it is not. At best, optimists view the U.S-brokered deal as the first of many baby steps toward a more nuclear-responsible Iran.

At worst, pessimists view it as another example of Iranian trickery, a con game that benefits the Tehran regime in the short term but holds little promise of preventing Iranian-triggered nuclear madness in the long term.

Nonetheless, it does represent a start in a very, very long path toward greater peace and stability in the troubled Middle East.

Therefore calls to torpedo the agreement by Republicans and some Democrats in Congress through resolutions for tougher sanctions and even military action are misguided or at least premature.

The agreement deserves a fighting chance to bear fruit….

As the U.S. is finally pulling out of Afghanistan after 13 long years of fighting and bloodshed, our nation must do all possible to avoid As As II It’s taking center stage in yet another conflict across the Atlantic.

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Sandman contests tries to trump snowmen of Ohio this holiday season Shew! I just flew in from Fort Myers Beach, Fla. and man are my arms tired.

I know, I know. I’m not going to get any sympathy for my fun in the sun on a cold, Ohio wintry day like today.

Yet, with the holidays quickly approaching, I hope you find more happiness in your travels this holiday.

Needing to get out of town for awhile, Mr. Obvious and I headed to the sunny beaches for a few days of rest and relaxation on the Florida Gulf.

Mother Nature must have caught wind of my first vacation that didn’t consist of me herding animals to the county fair or harassing my sisters in their homes in their exotic locations of Cleveland and Alexandria, Virginia.

When I travel, I love watching the local news stations and hear what’s plaguing other parts of our nation.

Down in Florida, sink holes are swallowing up homes in neighborhoods like a scene out of Tremors (the best movie performance from country music star Reba McEntire).

I also like knowing what the weather forecast will be during my

stay.

I picked up a copy of the “Sand Their five-day forecast was shock- Paper.” ing and alarming snow birds last I can not make that up. They get week: Highs in the mid-60s and really creative out there. It must unseasonable cold temperatures … be due to salty beach air and palm wait for it…of 45 degrees. trees.

Florida please.

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Troy Daily News It happens to me wayColumnist more This area of Florida is than it should. known for its “sugary” sand More than three years ago, so I just had to go and check I went to Florida panhan- M e l a n i e out sand sculptures and the dle and wouldn’t you know Yingst artists who were competing it? Record breaking freez- Troy Daily American Sand Sculpting ing temperature threatened News Championships.

Columnist orange and citrus crops. I I really know how to party had to stop in at Target to don’t I? buy a fleece sweatshirt since I failed It was really cool and this year’s to take the weather man’s forecast theme was “Home for the Holidays” seriously. and featured typical festive sand While on vacation, I also love castles and even an “Sandman” with reading local newspapers and see shell eyes and palm leave arms and if there are communities similar sand dollar buttons. to ours in respect to local issues My favorite was a life size Santa and complaints. I also like read lounging on his sand couch after a about their events and see how their long night of dolling out presents town’s festivals and claims to fame around the world. compare to our stellar parties.

We overheard artists talking So the first day out on the town, about how they traveled from Ohio

(yes!), Texas, California and even Canada to compete during the week long competition.

The whole time they were speaking, all I could think about was how they spend their vacation playing in the sand and water to create pieces that would never last longer than 48 hours.

Now that is love of the arts right there.

All in all, we enjoyed the back bay cruise on the boat. I refused to let Mr. Obvious take me out in the Gulf. I’ve watched the movie “Jaws” a few too many times.

I know, I know. Wrong coast and body of water. But my imagination gets the better of me when I can’t see the shoreline and I start to panic at the thought of being a sinking ship.

I just can’t seem to get away from headlines even when I travel and I sure didn’t want to become one while I was on vacation.

Sand sculpting on the sea shore is safe and sound for this land lover.

But I’ll take making a snowman out of the cold white wet stuff any day of the week than the sticky, sugary sand this holiday.

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Obituaries Terrance L. Saunders BR ADFORD — Terrance “Terry” L. Saunders, age 66, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Lakeside Manor, Hospice Unit.

Terry was born in Piqua on July 18, 1947 to the (late) Kenneth & Gloria (Newman) Saunders; was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era; received his Master’s Degree from Wright State University; retired with 20 years of service as Methods Engineer at Schindler, Sidney; member of the Bradford First Baptist Church; and he loved woodworking and numbers.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Vickie (Scherer) Saunders; son, Ryan Saunders of Bradford; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy & John Reice of Kettering; two brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth Saunders Jr. of Piqua,

Charles & Dodie Saunders of Troy; sister, Judith Knoop of Piqua; three brothers-in-law, Donald Scherer of Troy, Albert & wife, Lynn Scherer of Beavercreek, Dennis & wife, Kristi Scherer of Piqua; two sisters -inlaw, Lisa & husband, John Davis of Maryland, Polly & husband, Rick Morgan of Piqua; special great niece, Kylaa Anderson; numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial service 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the Bradford First Baptist Church, 134 W. Walnut Street with Pastor Mark Lynch officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 P.M. Saturday until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bradford First Baptist Church or Hospice of Miami County.

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US economy grows at 3.6 percent rate in 3rd quarter since the final quarter of 2009, a few months after the recession officially ended. Consumer spending typically drives 70 percent of economic activity.

But the spending activity in the third quarter was held back by flat spending on services.

That may have reflected an unusually mild summer, which cut demand for air conditioning. One hopeful sign: Consumer spent on goods at the fastest rate since early 2012.

Other details in the report were mixed.

Business investment in equipment was flat in the third quarter. Spending on housing construction remained strong, rising at an annual rate of 13 percent. Government spending edged up at a slight 0.4 percent annual rate in the summer.

The biggest spending increase in state and local government spending since 2009 offset another decline in federal expenditures.

A number reports have offered some promise that the fourth quarter could be stronger than many economists are predicting.

In October, spending at retail businesses rose solidly, U.S. exports grew to a record level and employers added 204,000 jobs. November car sales rose 9 percent and are running at an annual rate of 16.4 million, the best performance of the year, according to Autodata Corp.

But early reports on holiday shopping have been disappointing. The National Retail Federation estimates that sales over the four-day Thanksgiving Day weekend — arguably the most crucial shopping stretch for retail businesses — fell for the first time since the group began keeping track in 2006.

Faster growth could make the Federal Reserve more inclined to begin slowing its bond purchases, which have kept long-term interest rates low and encouraged more borrowing and spending.

Many economists believe the central bank will not reduce the $85 billion-a-month pace when it meets later this month.

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Rising riches: 1 in 5 in US reaches affluence WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not just the wealthiest 1 percent.

Fully 20 percent of U.S. adults become rich for parts of their lives, wielding outsize influence on America’s economy and politics.

This little-known group may pose the biggest barrier to reducing the nation’s income inequality.

The growing numbers of the U.S. poor have been well documented, but survey data provided to The Associated Press detail the flip side of the record income gap — the rise of the “new rich.”

Made up largely of older professionals, working married couples and more educated singles, the new rich are those with household income of $250,000 or more at some point during their working lives. That puts them, if sometimes temporarily, in the top 2 percent of earners.

Even outside periods of unusual wealth, members of this group generally hover in the $100,000-plus income range, keeping them in the top 20 percent of earners.

Companies increasingly are marketing to this rising demographic, fueling a surge of “mass luxury” products and services from premium Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) coffee and organic groceries to concierge medicine and VIP lanes at airports. Political parties are taking a renewed look at the up-for-grabs group, once solidly Republican.

They’re not the traditional rich.

In a country where poverty is at a record high, today’s new rich are notable for their sense of economic fragility. They’re reached the top 2 percent, only to fall below it, in many cases. That makes them much more fiscally conservative than other Americans, polling suggests, and less likely to support public programs, such as food stamps or early public education, to help the disadvantaged.

Last week, President Barack Obama asserted that growing inequality is “the defining challenge of our time,” signaling that it will be a major theme for Democrats in next year’s elections.

New research suggests that affluent Americans are more numerous than government data depict, encompassing 21 percent of working-age adults for at least a year by the time they turn 60. That proportion has more than doubled since 1979.

At the same time, an increasing polarization of low-wage work and high-skill jobs has left middleincome careers depleted.

“For many in this group, the American dream is not dead. They have reached affluence for parts of their lives and see it as very attainable, even if the dream has become more elusive for everyone else,” says Mark Rank, a professor at Washington University in St. Louis, who calculated numbers on the affluent for a forthcoming book, “Chasing the American Dream,” by the Oxford University Press.

As the fastest-growing group based on take-home pay, the new rich tend to enjoy better schools, employment and gated communities, making it easier to pass on their privilege to their children.

Their success has implications for politics and policy.

The group is more liberal than lower-income groups on issues such as abortion and gay marriage,

AP Photo This photo taken Nov. 5 shows gallery owner Deborah Sponder walking her dog in the Design District neighborhood of Miami. It’s not just the wealthiest 1 percent: Fully 20 percent of U.S. adults become rich for parts of their lives, wielding outsized influence on America’s economy and politics. And this little-known group may pose the biggest barrier to reducing the nation’s income inequality. While the growing numbers of the U.S. poor have been well documented, survey data provided exclusively to The Associated Press detail the flip side of the record income gap: the rise of the “new rich.”

according to an analysis of General Social Survey data by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

But when it comes to money, their views aren’t so open. They’re wary of any government role in closing the income gap.

In Gallup polling in October, 60 percent of people making $90,000 or more said average Americans already had “plenty of opportunity” to get ahead. Among those making less than $48,000, the share was 48 percent.

“In this country, you don’t get anywhere without working hard,” said James Lott, 28, a pharmacist in Renton, Wash., who adds to his six-figure salary by day-trading stocks. The son of NigerianAmerican immigrants, Lott says he was able to get ahead by earning an advanced pharmacy degree. He makes about $200,000 a year.

After growing up on food stamps, Lott now splurges occasionally on nicer restaurants, Hugo Boss shoes and extended vacations to New Orleans, Atlanta and parts of Latin America. He believes government should play a role in helping the disadvantaged. But he says the poor should be encouraged to support themselves, explaining that his single mother rose out of hardship by starting a day-care business in their home.

“I definitely don’t see myself as rich,” says Lott, who is saving to purchase a downtown luxury condominium. That will be the case, he says, “the day I don’t have to go to work every single day.” ___ Sometimes referred to by marketers as the “mass affluent,” the new rich make up roughly 25 million U.S. households and account for nearly 40 percent of total U.S. consumer spending.

While paychecks shrank for most Americans after the 2007-2009 recession, theirs held steady or edged higher. In 2012, the top 20 percent of U.S. households took home a record 51 percent of the nation’s income. The median income of this group is more than $150,000.

Once concentrated in the old-

money enclaves of the Northeast, the new rich are now spread across the U.S., mostly in bigger cities and their suburbs. They include Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. By race, whites are three times more likely to reach affluence than nonwhites.

Paul F. Nunes, managing director at Accenture’s (NYSE:ACN) Institute for High Performance and Research, calls this group “the new power brokers of consumption.”

Because they spend just 60 percent of their before-tax income, often setting the rest aside for retirement or investing, he says their capacity to spend more will be important to a U.S. economic recovery.

In Miami, developers are betting on a growing luxury market, building higher-end malls featuring Cartier, Armani and Louis Vuitton, and hoping to expand on South Florida’s Bal Harbour, a favored hideaway of the rich.

“It’s not that I don’t have money.

It’s more like I don’t have time,” said Deborah Sponder, 57, walking her dog Ava recently along Miami’s blossoming Design District. She was headed to one of her two art galleries — this one between the Emilio Pucci and Cartier stores and close to the Louis Vuitton and Hermes storefronts.

But Sponder says she doesn’t consider her income of $250,000 as upper class, noting that she is paying college tuition for her three children. “Between rent, schooling and everything — it comes in and goes out.”

Economists say the group’s influence will only grow as middleclass families below them struggle.

Corporate profits and the stock market are hitting records while the median household income of $51,000 is at its lowest since 1995.

That’s a boon for upper-income people who are more likely to invest in stocks.

At the same time, some 54 percent of working-age Americans will experience near-poverty for portions of their lives, hurt by globalization and the loss of good-paying manufacturing jobs.

NY train wreck could be case of highway hypnosis NEW YORK (AP) — It’s sometimes called highway hypnosis or white-line fever, and it’s familiar to anyone who has driven long distances along a monotonous route.

Drivers are lulled into a semi-trance state and reach their destination with little or no memory of parts of the trip. But what if it happened to an engineer at the controls of a speeding passenger train?

A man driving a MetroNorth Railroad commuter train that went off the rails Sunday in New York, killing four passengers, experienced a momentary loss of awareness as he zoomed down the tracks, according to his lawyer and union representative, who called the episode a “nod,” a “daze” or highway hypnosis.

Their accounts raised questions about just how widespread the problem is in the transportation industry and what can be done to combat it.

At the time of the crash, the train was going 82 mph into a sharp turn where the

speed limit drops to 30 mph.

That’s when the engineer says he snapped out of it and hit the brakes, but it was too late. The train hurtled off the tracks, leaving a chain of twisted cars just inches from a river in the Bronx.

While the term highway hypnosis has been around for decades, there’s no technical definition of it and scant specific medical study of it, although multiple studies have found that long driving times on straight roads can cause people to lose focus.

Some experts equate highway hypnosis with a sort of autopilot state — performing a task, usually

competently, without awareness of it. Sleep experts say the daze could really be a doze, especially if a driver has undiagnosed sleep problems.

Whatever it is, nearly every bus or train driver has experienced the feeling of being momentarily unaware while driving long hours, said Larry Hanley, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union.

Hanley, who spent eight years driving a bus in New York, recalled spending a week on the midnight-to-8 a.m. shift and sometimes stopping to pick up passengers who weren’t there.

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ping, and you open the doors, and all you see is a mailbox,” he said, adding that fatigue and work schedule changes play a role.

The National Transportation Safety Board, which has yet to determine the cause of the crash, concluded talking Tuesday with the engineer, who has been suspended without pay.

Interviews with the train’s other crew members continued. Investigators have said the engineer, William Rockefeller, had enough time off for a full night’s rest before the crash, but they were looking at his activities in the previous days.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.6 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest since early 2012.

But nearly half the growth came from a buildup in business stockpiles, a trend that could reverse in the current quarter and hold back growth.

The Commerce Department’s second estimate of third-quarter growth released Thursday was sharply higher than the initial 2.8 percent rate reported last month. And it was well above the 2.5 percent growth rate for the AprilJune quarter.

Almost the entire thirdquarter revision was due to a big jump in stockpiles. Consumer spending, the lifeblood of the economy, was the weakest in nearly four years.

When excluding inventories, the economy grew at a 1.9 percent rate in the third quarter, down from 2.1 percent in the spring. That’s in line with the same subpar rate that the economy has seen since the Great Recession ended four years ago.

“There’s no momentum here,” said Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. He said overall economic growth could come in below 2 percent in the current October-December quarter.

Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, agreed that inventories will hold back growth in the current quarter. But he disagreed that the report suggested the economy was not strengthening.

He noted that business sales increased markedly, corporate profits rose, income grew and Americans saved more.

The report adds “to the evidence that the recovery is gaining momentum.”

Business stockpiles contributed 1.7 percent points to growth, twice the contribution reported last month in the first estimate.

Companies are likely to cut back on restocking at the end of the year, especially if they don’t see consumers stepping up spending.

In the third-quarter, consumers increased their spending at a tepid 1.4 percent annual rate.

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Dealing with too many differences Dear Annie: My boyfriend it’s a small thing, but it’s a daily and I have been together for nuisance, and he knows it bugs two years, and he moved in six me. He also does not squeegee months ago. “John” is 25 years the shower after he uses it, and older than I am. He has always I’m the one who cleans it. And been supportive and helpful, but he leaves the toilet seat up -- but now he is displaying passiveonly when the toilet is dirty, aggressive behavior. which is his way of telling me it’s Annie’s John was forced into retiretime to clean it. He leaves dishes ment last year, and I think he Mailbox in the sink instead of loading somehow blames me. I work full the dishwasher, even though I’ve Kathy Mitchell asked him to at least leave them time, take care of two teenage & Marcy Sugar on the counter. When they are boys, cook dinner every night, do dishes and laundry, clean the piled in the sink, I have no room bathrooms, buy the groceries and pay to prepare dinner. the bills. John sweeps and vacuums and I know these are tiny things, but does the yard work, which is a godsend they add up, especially when I’m workbecause I have had shoulder issues that ing all day while he is watching TV. make these things difficult for me.

When he’s upset with me, he gives But lately, John has been pushing me the silent treatment, and often all of my buttons. He throws the towel it takes me days to figure out why. I over the shower door even though know John is depressed because of there is a nearby towel rack. I know his retirement, but he is well situated,

doesn’t have to pay any bills and gets home-cooked meals every day. I love him dearly, but I am going nuts walking on eggshells. What am I doing wrong?

-- Massachusetts Dear Massachusetts: Nothing. You did not live with John before his retirement and don’t really know whether he was always like this. His age may also be a factor in that he might be less energetic and capable than he was a year ago. And depression could cause him to push you away in these subtle ways, feeling he doesn’t deserve you.

Please talk to him. Tell him you love him, but that the current situation is making you worry your feelings aren’t reciprocated. Ask him to see his doctor about depression. Suggest he look into part-time jobs or activities that will keep him more active during the day. But if he makes no effort to address this, the situation is not likely to improve.

Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Dec. 6, 2013: This year communication flourishes. You will enjoy someone who has a bohemian way of expressing him- or herself.

The unexpected occurs when you least expect it. A child or loved one could be spontaneous and full of fun in the next few months. If you are single, dating will be strange. A relationship will be dependent on its ability to provide excitement. If you are attached, you will witness your relationship being revitalized. You seem to enjoy your sweetie more and more.

AQUARIUS is a loyal friend.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-Soso; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Focus on friendship, even with a person you work with or maintain distance from. That positive emphasis will make all the difference as to how this person feels and responds to you. Back off from a controlling associate’s grab for power. Tonight: Where the gang is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Take charge, and be willing to lead others. News from a distance could be unsettling at first. Avoid a power play at all costs, but note what is being presented.

You will see an excellent example of how people absorb certain information.

Tonight: Friends follow your lead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH No one has to inspire you to reach out for more information. You could be coming up with new ideas, one right after the other.

Your perspective continually changes on the matter at hand. Make a point not to act until you feel centered.

Tonight: Go where there is great music.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Deal with someone’s issues directly; otherwise, his or her testiness could emerge at the worst time.

Stay centered, and know when enough is enough. Try to make the best of unusual advice you receive from an odd person. Tonight: TGIF! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Defer to others, and you could get some offbeat information in return. The unexpected might occur when you go to visit someone at a distance. An associate could be difficult and cause a last-minute problem. Bypass a power play. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You have a lot to do and a lot of ground to cover.

The unexpected occurs when dealing with a partner.

You have noticed what is happening behind the scenes and/or with this person. Open up to a changing scenario with a loved one. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Your imagination adds extra zing to your plans with a friend or loved one. You could

have difficulty concentrating on your work and focusing on what is important to get done. The sooner you call it a weekend, the better off you will be. Tonight: Go for it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You will want to play it low-key. Actually, try to work from home if you can.

You might decide to change your normal pace to one that is more spontaneous. A conversation opens up and allows greater give-and-take.

Share more of what you are feeling. Tonight: At home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Keep a conversation moving in order to get to the bottom of a problem.

Someone could come up with an off-the-wall idea that surprises you. Use caution with your finances and also with what a loved one shares.

Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news over munchies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Be aware of the cost before you agree to an invitation. You might feel a little out of place asking, but it is important to know. You could feel as if someone is pushing you past a point of no return. Try not to overthink a personal issue; get it out of your mind. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You need to understand what is happening with a loved one.

An unexpected revelation could surprise you and force you to regroup. You are

getting glimpses into what others are thinking. Take an unwanted comment and let it go. Tonight: All smiles.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You won’t finish everything you want to get done today unless you isolate yourself from others. You might hear news that forces you to rethink your budget.

Do not take action until you are sure of the facts. A friend might be misrepresenting a situation. Tonight: Do what you want.

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COVINGTON — Covington put in two impressive performances in its duals with Versailles and Northridge on Tuesday, sweeping both teams to start the season with a 2-0 dual meet record. In the opening round, the Buccs squared off against the returning state-semifinalist Tigers and came away with a hard-fought 46-20 victory.

Versailles’ Ian Heistand gave his squad a 3-0 lead with a 6-5 victory over Justin Daniel (220), before Covington’s Jordan Wolfe (285) tied things up with a 5-3 decision over Grant Keller. Connor Ryan (106) then picked up a forfeit for the Buccs, followed by Tanner Bey’s technical fall over Coleman Ryan (113) of Covington.

Versailles would then take a 14-9 lead after Nathan Henry (120) received a forfeit.

Covington’s Branden Robinson (126) then sparked the Buccs with an aggressive victory, earning a second-period pin over Lane Feltz. The next bout featured the first of two marquee head-to-head matchups, as Covington’s state alternate Ryan Ford (132) squared off against Versailles’ state qualifier Matt Mangen. Ford won an exciting 9-3 victory to give the Buccs an 18-14 lead. Lance Miller (138) then followed with a 16-3 major decision over Versailles’ Austin Didier to extend the lead, 22-14.

Versailles responded with a pin by Bo Bey over Ross Bowman (145) to trail the Buccs by just 22-20, but Covington would take control by winning the final five bouts to take the 46-20 victory over the Tigers.

Deron White (152) won a solid 17-7 decision over Jonny Moorman, followed

by Daniel Jennings’ (160) pin over Shane McGlinch.

Brandon Magee (170) would then earn a 15-0 technical fall over Erik Knapke, before Ben Miller (182) stormed to a first-period pin over Kyle Gigandet.

The final bout of the dual nearly went to overtime as returning state placer A.J. Ouellette (195) from Covington faced Versailles’ returning state qualifier Kyle Dieringer. After a scoreless first period, Ouellette would take a 1-0 lead with an escape in the second, before Dieringer knotted the score 1-1 with an escape of his own in the third. With short time left in regulation, Ouellette scored a takedown for the lead, giving up an escape for the 3-2 victory.

The Buccs then won a dominating 72-9 victory over Northridge. Winning by pin were Branden Robinson (126), Ryan Ford (132), Deron White (152), Daniel Jennings (160), Brandon Magee (170), Ben Miller (182) and A.J. Ouellette (195).

Connor Ryan (106), Lance Miller (138), Ross Bowman (145), Justin Daniel (220) and Jordan Wolfe (285) each picked up forfeits, while Coleman Ryan (113) gained some valuable experience in dropping a tough decision. Versailles defeated Northridge, 80-6.

Covington competes next at the 10-team Northeastern Invitational today and Saturday.

• East Swept In Tri SPRINGFIELD — The Miami East Vikings struggled in a tri-match Wednesday night, falling to Northwestern 44-27 and Preble Shawnee 45-36.

Mack Rose, Austin Rush and Ben Ferguson all went 2-0 for the Vikings, who will wrestle at the Troy Christian Eagle Invitationl Saturday.

Browns WR Josh Gordon breaks records, perceptions BEREA (AP) — Josh Gordon dresses flashy and he drives a camouflaged Porsche with orange rims, a luxury car the Browns wide receiver believes is one of a kind.

These days, he’s pretty exclusive himself.

With a 261-yard performance last week against Jacksonville, Gordon became the first player in NFL history to record consecutive 200-yard games. His 498 yards in the two games is also a league record and his 623 yards over a three-game span is also a league mark.

On Sunday at New England, Gordon can break Cleveland’s team record for yards in a season held by Braylon Edwards, who had 1,289 in 2007. Edwards did it in 16 games, while Gordon has racked up 1,249 in just 10 after he was suspended for the first two games this season for violating the league’s drug policy.

Like his Porsche, Gordon gets places in a hurry.

And to think, the Browns considered trading him.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Gordon is a sublime mix of speed, size and strength.

He’s been timed at 4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash and

is all-around athleticism is extraordinary.

At 22, he’s just getting started.

“He’s a great player,” said Patriots coach Bill Belichick, never one to throw around too much praise. “He can attack all three levels of the defense. He can run through them, he can take the short plays, catch-and-run plays, crossing patterns, look patterns, plays like that, quick three-step drops and break tackles.

“He’s very good on the intermediate routes, the incuts, the crossing routes, comebacks, stop-routes, things like that that attack the middle levels of the defense.

He’s a complete player that can run fast, catch, big target and make a lot of yards on his own after the catch with his speed, size and running ability.”

Gordon’s deception speed was never more evident than last Sunday, when he turned a routine in-route into a jaw-dropping, 95-yard touchdown. After catching Brandon Weeden’s pass, Gordon broke one tackle and then outran two Jacksonville defenders, pulling further away from them with every stride.

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 13-476 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs.

Brian W. Merz, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-063000 Also known as: 560 Ginghamsburg Road, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at One Hundred Twenty Thousand and 00/100 ($120,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Angela D. Kirk, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526128

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 13-409 Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs.

Robert L. Heidenreich, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G14-001430 Prior Deed Reference: Book 606, Page 25 on December 27, 1998 and Book 606, Page 34 on December 27, 1988 Also known as: 3240 Honeysuckle Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at One Hundred Two Thousand and 00/100 ($102,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526103

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LEGALS SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 13-122 Shelby Co The Osgood State Bank vs.

Daniel J. Deloye, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Shelby County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on January 2, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-022078 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 764, Page 311 Also known as: 425-427 Fifth Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Two Hundred Ten Thousand and 00/100 ($210,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Joshua A. Koltak, Attorney 12/06, 12/13, 12/20-2013 40531791

LEGALS SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-775 The Huntington National Bank vs.

Estate of Ralph G. Karns, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-007560 Also known as: 3 Norris Drive, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Thirty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($39,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Tina Woods, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526313

LEGALS SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-564 The Huntington National Bank vs.

Estate of Martha F. Mason, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Union, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L32-008720 Also known as: 8905 Montgomery County Line Road North, Union, Ohio 45322 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Eighty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($85,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Tina Woods, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526303

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-770 U S Bank, NA vs.

Michael J. Hurd, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-016900 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Book, Volume 764, Page 621 Also known as: 1012 East Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Seventy Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($72,500.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Matthew A. Taulbee, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526143

LEGALS SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-624 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Sharon L. Swiger, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-006440 & L39-006450 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 739, Page 625 Also known as: 134 McKinley Avenue, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

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

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

Miranda S. Hamrick, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526014

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LEGALS SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-363 BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP vs.

Roy Thompson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on January 8, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-005810 Also known as: 214 East Walnut Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Thirty Three Thousand and 00/100 ($33,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Colette S. Carr, Attorney 12/06, 12/13, 12/20-2013 40531776

LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 201 West Main Street, Safety Building, Troy, Ohio for an application filed by: Conditional Use #830-11-13, Bart Denlinger, 1291 Archer Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373.

To be granted a conditional use to construct a single family dwelling in the F-1 zoning district as per Section 14.05 A. of the Miami County Zoning Resolution.

For the following tract of land: being a 10.002 acre tract located at 5865 State Route 55 (L32-024700), Ludlow Falls, Section 3, Town 6, Range 5, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio.

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-540 CitiMortgage, Inc. vs.

Jared I. Federle, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-023742 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 772, Page 124 on May 22, 2006 Also known as: 1911 Cider Mill Way, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at One Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($198,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526097

The above application including plans, maps and reports, are on file and available for public examination between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Miami County Planning & Zoning Office, 510 W. Water Street, Suite 110, Troy, Ohio.

Daniel Suerdieck Secretary Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals Interpreters for hearing-impaired individuals are available upon request, with sufficient advance notice (usually one week).

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 201 West Main Street, Safety Building, Troy, Ohio for an application filed by: Variance #1254-11-2013, Michael Younce, 6884 Shiloh Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383.

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-361 Bank of America, NA vs.

Joseph A. Miller, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-009820 Also known as: 347 North 3rd Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($129,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

George J. Annos, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526000

To: be granted a variance to exceed the maximum gross floor area for accessory buildings, as per Section 7.10 of the Miami County Zoning Resolution.

For the following tract of land: being 4.0 acre tract located at 6884 Shiloh Road, Section 25, Town 7, Range 4, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio.

The above application including plans, maps and reports, are on file and available for public examination between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Miami County Planning & Zoning Office, 510 W. Water Street, Suite 110, Troy, Ohio.

Daniel Suerdieck Secretary Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals Interpreters for hearing-impaired individuals are available upon request, with sufficient advance notice (usually one week).

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LEGALS SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-276 Bank of America, NA vs.

Jason J. Bonham, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Bethel, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: A01-064600 Also known as: 7625 East New Carlisle Road, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($138,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Jeffrey R. Jinkens, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526119

The Miami County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 17th day of December 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 201 West Main Street, Safety Building, Troy, Ohio for a zoning map amendment, filed by: Joy Jackson by Jordan Jackson, 4645 Monroe-Concord Road, Troy, OH 45373 as per Amendment #1671-11-13. To: rezone and subdivide a 1.5 acre tract from A-2, General Agriculture to R1AAA, Single Family Residential and an 8.5 acre tract from A-2, General Agriculture to A-1, Domestic Agriculture. For the following tract of land: being a 10.0051 acre parcel located at 4645 Monroe-Concord Road, Troy, Ohio; Section 2, Town 6, Range 5 of Union Township.

The above application and related information are on file and available for examination between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Miami County Department of Development Office, Hobart Center for County Government, 510 W. Water Street, Suite 120, Troy, Ohio 45373-2983. Should you have any questions, our office can be reached at (937) 4408121.

At the conclusion of this hearing, a recommendation will be referred to the Board of Miami County Commissioners for further consideration.

Daniel Suerdieck Planning and Zoning Manager / Secretary Miami County Zoning Commission Interpreters for hearing-impaired individuals are available upon request, with sufficient advance notice (usually one week).

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James M. Ruckman, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on January 8, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Union, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L32-330004, L32-330003, L32-007090, L32007150 Prior Deed Reference: Volume No. 759, Page 454 Also known as: 9477 North Montgomery County Line Road, Englewood, Ohio 45322 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Seventy Five Thousand and 00/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

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

Lori N. Wight, Attorney 12/06, 12/13, 12/20-2013 40531780

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 13-149 The Huntington National Bank vs.

Rodney Gasvoda, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Elizabeth in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: E09-030100, E09-030140, E09-030120, & E09030110 Also known as: 7790 Walnut Grove Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at One Million Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($1,200,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the appraisement.

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

Tina Woods, Attorney 11/22, 11/29, 12/06-2013 40526333

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TODAY’S TIPS • BASEBALL: Troy Junior Baseball is seeking board members. If interested in becoming a TJB board member, please attend the meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Eagles Campground on Troy-Urbana Road.

(Troy). For more information, please visit the website, www.troyjuniorbaseball.com.

• BASEBALL: Troy Post 43 American Legion baseball will be sponsoring its monthly all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Saturday. The dinner runs from 3-7 p.m. and will be held at the Post 43 Legion Hall on 622 S. Market St. in Troy. It features all the spaghetti you can eat plus a fresh salad bar, bread, soft drinks, coffee and dessert.

The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

• BASEBALL: The University of Dayton baseball program will host a holiday camp for players ages 7-12 Dec. 27-29 at the Fredericks Center on the UD campus. The cost is $115. For more information and a camp brochure, send an email to pvittorio1@ udayton.edu, or register online at daytonflyers.com by clicking the “baseball” and then “baseball camps” links.

• BASEBALL: Extra Innings Troy will host its second annual Pro Baseball Clinic from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 28-29. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the game from local professioal baseball players Craig Stammen of the Washington Nationals and Adam Eaton of the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as former Cincinnati Reds Tom Browning and Jeff Branson, presently the hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Online registration can be done at www. extrainnings-troy.com or at the store located at 958 S. Dorset in Troy. Please call (937) 339-3330 for more information.

• SUBMIT-A-TIP: To submit an item to the Troy Daily News sports section, please contact Josh Brown at jbrown@civitasmedia. com or David Fong at dfong@civitasmedia. com.

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Boys Basketball Troy at Lebanon (7:30 p.m.)

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

Tri-County North at Miami East (8 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Miami Valley (7 p.m.)

Bethel at Arcanum (8 p.m.)

Mississinawa Valley at Newton (7:30 p.m.)

Twin Valley South at Covington (8 p.m.)

Piqua at Centerville (7:30 p.m.)

Lehman at Minster (8 p.m.)

Bradford at Ansonia (8 p.m.)

Wrestling Milton-Union, Covington at Northeastern Duals (6 p.m.)

SATURDAY Boys Basketball Troy Christian at Bethel (7:30 p.m.)

Newton at Lehman (7:30 p.m.)

Versailles at Covington (8 p.m.)

Bradford at Xenia Christian (4:30 p.m.)

Girls Basketball Springfield at Troy (11:30 a.m.)

Tecumseh at Tippecanoe (2:30 p.m.)

Carlisle at Milton-Union (1:15 p.m.)

Miami East at Fort Loramie (7 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Jefferson (1 p.m.)

Piqua at Lebanon (1 p.m.)

Lehman at Fairlawn (1 p.m.)

Bradford at Xenia Christian (1 p.m.)

Bowling Troy at Kickoff Tournament (at Columbus Bowling Palace) (1 p.m.)

Hockey Troy at St. Francis DeSales (at Chiller North) (3 p.m.)

Troy at Worthington Kilbourne (at Chiller North) (9 p.m.)

Swimming Troy at Mason Invitational (8 a.m.)

Chaminade Julienne/Northmont at Tippecanoe (6:30 p.m.)

Miami East at Bellbrook (6 p.m.)

Lehman at Trotwood Invite (10:30 a.m.)

Wrestling Troy, Piqua at Edgewood Invite (8 a.m.)

Tippecanoe, Miami East at Troy Christian Invite (9 a.m.)

Milton-Union, Covington at Northeastern Duals (10 a.m.)

Lehman at Lancer Invite (10 a.m.)

TV Schedule TODAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Mid-American Conference, championship, Bowling Green vs. Northern Illinois, at Detroit GOLF 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, World Challenge, second round, at Thousand Oaks, Calif.

12 Mid. TGC — European PGA Tour, Hong Kong Open, third round 4 a.m. TGC — Nedbank Challenge, third round, at Sun City, South Africa MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. FS1 — Arizona St. at DePaul 10 p.m. ESPN — Kentucky vs. Baylor, at Arlington, Texas MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — UMass at Notre Dame NBA BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Denver at Boston SOCCER 11:30 a.m. ESPN2 — FIFA, World Cup Draw, at Costa do Sauipe, Brazil WINTER SPORTS 10 p.m. NBCSN — USSA, Birds of Prey, at Avon, Colo. (same-day tape)

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Josh Brown

Trojans sweep Skyhawks Staff Reports

TROY — The Troy bowling teams evened their records at 1-1 Thursday at Troy Bowl as both the Trojans boys and girls downed visiting Fairborn. The boys won by a 2,352-2,179 count while the girls team outscored the Skyhawks by a 2,022-1,874 count.

The boys match game down to baker play. Troy built a slim 29-pin advantage heading into baker play. From there, the Trojans blew the match wide open by rolling a 228 to Fairborn’s 127 to push the lead to 130 pins. The Trojans finished the match with a 205 baker game.

Austin Eidemiller led Troy with games 209-254 for a

463 series. Andrew Spencer was right behind at 450 with games of 235-215. Michael Barkett added a 202 in the second game.

The girls team steadily pulled away from Fairborn for the Trojans’ first win of the season. Rachel Darrow paced Troy with games of 205-196 for a 401 series. Allie Isner contributed a 353 series with games of 173-180. Rachel Wagner added a 172 to the Trojan scoring.

Troy participates in the Kickoff Classic on Saturday at the Columbus Bowling Palace and then returns home to face Fort Loramie in a non-conference match on Tuesday at Troy Bowl.

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Troy’s Andrew Spencer bowls against Fairborn Thursday at Troy Bowl.

SVSM repeats as D-III champ MASSILLON, Ohio (AP) — Akron St. VincentSt. Mary’s defense set up three touchdowns and the Irish went on to repeat as Division III state champions with a 24-0 victory over Trotwood-Madison on a cold and rainy Thursday night in Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.

The Irish, ranked first in The Associated Press’ poll, complete the season with a 15-0 record and have won 21 straight games dating to last year.

Their defense forced five turnovers, with three interceptions and two fumbles.

Photo courtesy Lee Woolery/Speedshot Photo Trotwood lost in the state Troy Christian’s Jordanne Varvel drives around the Miami Valley defense Thursday. championship game for the second straight year. It was the Rams’ fourth consecutive state title game — they won it in 2011.

Trotwood, ranked 14th by the AP, averaged more than 40 points in winning its first four playoff games but had a hard time mounting a challenge against the swarming Josh Brown Irish defense.

Sports Editor Senior Newman Williams jbrown@civitasmedia.com forced a fumble midway through the second quarter, TROY — With a lot of youth in the lineup, and the 6-1, 245-pound lineTroy Christian’s girls basketball team is still backer-running back scored working out the kinks. on a 1-yard touchdown run But the Eagles can take plenty of positives five plays later. Linebacker out of their first matchup with preseason Metro Dante Booker, who was Buckeye Conference favorite Miami Valley. named Mr. Football by the In the end, though, the Rams (3-1, 1-0 MBC) AP on Wednesday, recovered simply had too many shooters, ballhandlers and the fumble at the Trotwood big rebounders for the young Eagles to handle 30. in a 63-51 loss — Troy Christian’s first of the Irish defensive end season — Thursday night in the Eagles’ home Travonte Junius tipped opener. an intercepted Messiah “We have four seniors, and then the rest DeWeaver pass deep in is underclassmen,” Troy Christian coach Trotwood territory with Dick Steineman said. “So we’re still a work about five minutes left in the in progress.We pride ourselves on working third quarter and returned hard all the time, and our kids come out the ball 4 yards to the Rams’ and really play hard night in and night out.

8-yard line. Williams scored “The kids gave great effort tonight, and they one play later, giving the never gave up.”

Irish a 17-0 lead.

Early on, Troy Christian (2-1, 0-1 MBC) A little more than two seemed to have the edge, forcing turnovers on minutes later Vince Lockett Miami Valley’s first five possessions and turning intercepted a pass and commany of those into transition points. The Eagles pleted the Irish scoring with built an 8-3 lead … before the Rams finally a 1-yard run. turned it into a half-court game and took over St. Vincent-St. Mary’s had with its size inside. a 10-0 lead at the half on a And once they got Troy Christian senior post Photo courtesy Lee Woolery/Speedshot Photo 36-yard field goal by Evan Lydia Demmitt in foul trouble, the Rams turned Troy Christian’s Lydia Demmitt goes up for two points Cunningham and Williams’ first touchdown.

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Work in progress Eagles fall to Rams in battle

No charges against FSU’s Winston

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Jameis Winston will not be charged with sexually assaulting a woman who accused him of raping her about a year ago, a prosecutor said Thursday.

State Attorney Willie Meggs made the announcement at a news conference, saying the woman’s memory lapses of the events last December were

problematic and there was not enough evidence to win a conviction. The woman told police she had been drinking at a bar with friends before the alleged assault took place at an offcampus apartment.

“It’s not inconsistencies, it’s lack of memory most of the time,” Meggs said of the woman’s allegations.

While the alleged assault happened last December,

reports didn’t surface in the public until November, as the redshirt freshman was well into a remarkable season with Florida State.

Winston, 19, has led the Seminoles to a No. 1 ranking and a shot at a national championship if they defeat Duke on Saturday in the ACC championship game. As for the Heisman, many voters were waiting to see whether he would be

charged before the deadline for ballots Monday. The trophy for the nation’s top player will be awarded Dec. 14.

Meanwhile, the woman’s family was sharply critical of the Tallahassee Police Department, accusing the agency of delaying the investigation and discouraging her from going forward with the See WINSTON | 12

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Progress From page 11 who filled in for Demmitt but also got in foul trouble herself — chipped in six points.

“Morgan had a really nice game,” Steineman said. “And when our second team came in, we didn’t lose anything. We challenged the girls to keep playing hard, and that’s what they did.

“Our kids played hard and worked hard tonight. That’s all you can ask for. We’ll just keep trying to get better each night.”

Which could lead to an interesting rematch come Feb. 6 when the teams meet again.

For now, though, the Eagles’ next step is Jefferson on Saturday.

Miami Valley — 63 Sarah Campbell 5-0-11, Elea Karras 5-5-16, Rachel Ginsburg 1-0-3, Tia Karras 4-0-11, Christine Adilo 1-0-2, Alyssa Clements 5-011, Kalyn Hopkins 0-0-0, Taylor Middleton 2-0-4, Jurney Agbowu 0-0-0, Alanna Manigoult 2-1-5, Kelsey Tobin 0-0-0. Totals: 25-663.

Troy Christian — 51 Raegan Thonuts 0-0-0, Morgan Haddad 4-7-17, Lydia Demmitt 6-4-16, Haley Peters 3-0-6, Jordanne Varvel 1-1-4, Becca Lybarger 0-0-0, Meredith Haddad 2-0-4, Allyssa Donald 1-0-2, Emilee Rhotun 0-0-0, Kari Smith 1-0-2, Megan Hinkle 0-0-0.

their edge on the boards into a bigger one. Miami Valley outrebounded Troy Christian 11-7 in the first quarter and worked its way into an 11-8 lead after one — and then finished the game with a 40-31 edge on the glass.

“Miami Valley has a nice team, and coach Randy Duff does a nice job there,” Steineman said.

“They’ve got some good shooters.”

Five different Rams hit 3s in the game, with Tia Karras (11 points) hitting three of them, all in the second half. Former Eagle Sarah Campbell (11 points, seven rebounds) and Alyssa Clements (11 points, five rebounds) each hit one, as well, while Elea Karras led the Rams both from long range and on the dribble with a team-high 16 points and seven rebounds.

But even with Miami Valley pulling ahead by as many as 24 in the second half, Troy Christian senior Morgan Haddad never let up.

Haddad scored 12 of her gamehigh 17 points in the second half in addition to dishing out six assists and grabbing four rebounds. Demmitt also fought through her foul trouble to add 16 points and a team-high six rebounds, and Haley Peters —

Totals: 18-12-51.

Score By Quarters MV 11 23 49 63 TC 8 17 29 51 3-point goals: Miami Valley — Campbell, E. Karras, Ginsburg, T. Karras 3, Clements. Troy Christian — Mo. Haddad 2, Varvel.

Records: Miami Valley 3-1, 1-0. Troy Christian 2-1, 0-1.

Miami East 69, Bradford 41 BRADFORD — Trina Current was simply too much for Bradford to handle.

The Miami East senior scored a game-high 26 points, including 16 in the first quarter alone to get the Vikings rolling en route to a 69-41 victory over the Railroaders Thursday in Cross County Conference play.

Ashley Current added 17 points, Angie Mack scored 10 and Emily Kindell chipped in eight for the Vikings (4-0, 2-0).

Bree Bates led Bradford with 10 points, while Brooke Dunlevy and Mandi Bates each added eight.

Both teams are in action again Saturday, with Miami East facing Fort Loramie and Bradford traveling to Xenia Christian.

No other results were available at time of press.

Photo courtesy Lee Woolery/Speedshot Photo Troy Christian’s Morgan Haddad brings the ball up the floor after a steal Thursday against Miami Valley.

Trojans From page 11 BOYS Fairborn: Dustin Caskey 181-198, Austin Davis 182-208, Hunter Gibson 154-219, Michael Hicks 203-188, Austin Turner 186-171.

Troy : M i c h a el Barkett 131-202, Austin Eidemiller 209-254, Alex Prouty 170-189, Corey 40517889

Shiltz 181-133, Andrew Spencer 235-215.

GIRLS Fairborn: Hannah Borchert 160-158, Emily Bundesen 190, Tori Donaldson 99, Taylor Ramsey 144-207, Sydney Renner 170-142, Arianna Wagers 161-146.

Troy: Rachel Wagner

125-172, Natalia Sainz 133-162, Allie Isner 173180, Rachel Darrow 205196, Courtney Metzger 162-170.

• Tipp Sweeps Indian Lake TROY — Tippecanoe’s Sarah Rhoades had a career-best game and series Wednesday as

both the Red Devil boys and girls bowling teams defeated Indian Lake.

The girls (2-0) won 1,851-1,552 and the boys (2-0) won 2,347-2,131.

Rhoades rolled 212152—364 to lead the way for the girls, Jasmine Fletcher added 120148—269, Jenny Korleski

rolled 129-125—254, Sarah Marshall rolled 145-96—241, Catherine Timmons added a 124 game and Mary Kate Lee rolled an 82.

Ryan Rittenhouse rolled 164-224—388 to lead the boys, Josh Bellas rolled 179-178—357, Jordan Vollmer rolled 161-189—

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“The victim has grave concerns that her experience, as it unfolded in the public eye and through social media, will discourage other victims of rape from coming forward and reporting,” according to a statement from the accuser and her family.

The Associated Press does not identify alleged victims of sexual assault.

The alleged assault was reported to police Dec. 7, 2012, but it wasn’t until last month before the public had any idea Winston was the subject of a sexual assault investigation. And it wasn’t until Thursday that specific details of the woman’s accusations began to emerge.

She told police she and friends had five to six shots at a bar and her “memory is very broken from that point forward,” according to a search warrant for cell phone records. She said she remembered being in a cab with a “non-descript” black man and going into an apartment, but she didn’t remember where it was.

The warrant said she tried to fight the man off, and at some point, another man came into the room and told him to stop. But the two went into a bathroom “where he completed the act.”

Her next memory was of the suspect dressing her, putting her on a scooter and dropping her off at a campus intersection.

The woman told police she initially didn’t know who assaulted her. She identified Winston, who is black, about a month after the alleged assault.

Meggs’ office took over the case last month and interviewed the accuser.

They also took DNA from Winston and matched it to DNA on the woman’s underwear. They also matched DNA on her shorts to her boyfriend at the time.

Winston’s attorney, Timothy Jansen, said Winston had consensual sex with the accuser. Winston refused to be interviewed by police and has not talked about the case to the media.

The quarterback said in a statement he was relieved.

“It’s been difficult to stay silent through this process, but I never lost faith in the truth and in who I am,” Winston said.