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Troy Mayor Michael Beamish has declared today “Steve Nolan Day” in Troy to honor the recently retired End of a n Era Troy football coach. As a part of the celebration, the Troy Daily News has created a special commemorative edition looking back at Nolan’s 28 years at Troy. The edition includes a complete career retrospective, along with congratulatory notes from former players, coaches and fans. Find it inside today’s Troy Daily News.

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treatment system by the end of 2012.

The analysis is expected to provide data and answer a number of questions about the feasibility of a possible water system partnership between Troy and Piqua.

Troy Service and Safety Director Patrick Titterington told Troy City Council last month that RA Consultants recommended adding the hydrogeological review to address concerns with

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Both Troy and Piqua agreed this week to amend its regional water system study by adding a hydrogeological review of Troy’s underground aquifer.

Troy City Council on Monday

and Piqua City Commission on Tuesday both agreed to split the estimated $30,000 cost of the hydrogeological review, which will be added as an amendment to the comprehensive regional water system analysis currently being performed by Cincinnati-based RA Consultants.

Both cities agreed in October to

TROY enter into and split the estimated $124,896 cost of the regional water study, which is due to be completed early next year. is under an Piqua Environmental Protection Agency order to replace its aging water

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City closings announced The city of Troy offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. The offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, for the New Year’s holiday. City refuse collection and the curbside recycling program will be on schedule during the holidays. Refuse and recycling is to be placed out for pickup no later than 7 a.m. on the day of collection.

Due to the holiday, the next regularly scheduled Troy City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.

BY WHITNEY LANE For the Troy Daily News editorial@tdnpublishing.com

Death toll up in Philippines The official death toll from last week’s massive flash flooding in two southern Philippine cities topped 1,000 on Wednesday, while authorities said they have lost count of the missing in one of the worst calamities to hit the region.

A total of 1,002 people have been confirmed dead, including 650 in Cagayan de Oro and 283 in nearby Iligan city. See Page 9.

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Practice CrossFit trainer Ryan Vest assists Matt Jones with his snatch form during a workout Wednesday.

The spirit of giving back Abused Women and Children Shelter of Miami County to benefit from CrossFit event

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hey build their bodies through blood, sweat and tears — yet this year, the members of Practice CrossFit Troy are building holiday spirit by giving back the local community Wednesday.

Practice CrossFit in Troy raised more than $2,017 to give back to the women and children of the The Abused Women and Children Shelter of Miami County in Troy.

Cindy Young, a mother of four and recent college graduate, said she and the members of Practice CrossFit wanted to give back to their local community’s less fortunate this holiday season.

“We contacted the board of the Franklin House to see what their needs were this year,” Young said. “Our members wanted to do more within our community.”

The families joined the

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TROY members of the gym for their gifts and also showed the children how fun exercise can be on Wednesday.

“We hope to show both the women and children that being strong can be a good thing,” Young said.

“The children will be getting a stocking with their name on it full of goodies and Santa will be giving them a special gift.”

Another special gift for the 15 women and 15 children includes pictures with Santa himself.

“We are doing pictures with Santa for the kids and also family pictures,” Young said. “The director of the shelter said that all too often these women leave with nothing and lose all the pictures of their children, so we want to start to build their collection back up.”

The women will also be getting a laundry basket full of items that they need such as soaps and

lotions — but also a few items just for fun, such as slippers and picture frames, Young said.

The members of Practice CrossFit also raised money to provide the women with a gift that they have asked for to

give their own children on Christmas morning in private.

“That’s their gift to their child that they can open, in private, on Christmas morning,”

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Practice CrossFit member Cindy Young places cards into baskets which will be donated for Christmas.

According to Young, Practice CrossFit collected enough items for 15 women and 15 children this Christmas season.

Milton-Union The School District is in the process of having an entirely new building and area constructed for all grades.

Even though they are not heading the construction of this project, Ruetschle Architects are the architects behind its design.

At Monday night’s board of education meeting, the board approved hiring Ruetschle Architects for the design and construction of a locker room, large concession stand and a small concession stand at the existing football field.

This was recommended by Superintendent Dr. Virginia Rammel and Treasurer Chuck Klein.

The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

Also Monday, board members approved several personnel issues, including the rehiring of Klein, whose retirement was approved in October’s meeting. Klein’s ‘new’ employment is effective through July 31, 2014, at a salary of $89,000.

“Since the treasurer contract must expire on July 31 and the board wanted to offer two additional years of employment, I resigned at the end of the two years to match their desire,” Klein said.

Another motion included the hiring of a current staff member, Megan Rethman, for a full time position. Being an intervention specialist, Rethman worked a part-time schedule. However, with more students qualifying for such classes, school officials sought a full-time commitment that Rethman could offer.

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• CONTINUED FROM A1 an underground plume of chemical contaminants — including Trichloroethylene (TCE), Perchloroethene (PCE) and other potentially toxic chemicals — in an approximately 20-block area of east Troy, near the Troy Aquifer.

The area is being investigated by the state and federal Environmental Protection Agency and has been designated as a Superfund cleanup site.

The site is bounded by South Market, Race and Oak streets and the Great Miami River.

Contamination in the area was first reported to the EPA in 1996 by officials of Kimberly-Clark, which operated a manufacturing facility at 513 E. Water St. That facility is now operated by Spinnaker Coating.

The issue of a hydrogeological review came up in October during discussions between RA Consultants and city of Piqua and Troy staffs. It was also around that time that the federal

BUSINESS ROUNDUP • The Troy Elevator The grain prices listed below are the closing prices of Wednesday.

Corn Month Price Change Dec 6.1650 + 9.50 6.2150 + 9.50 Jan 12 O/N 12 5.3600 + 7.25 Beans Price Change Month Dec 11.2400 + 9.25 Jan 12 11.2400 + 9.25 S/O/N 12 11.1550 +9 Wheat Month Price Change 6.0200 + 9.25 Dec Jan 12 6.0200 + 9.25 J/A 12 6.2200 + 8.50 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

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EPA held a public meeting at Van Cleeve School on remediation efforts at the Superfund site.

In light of that public meeting, “(RA Consultants) suggested the (hydrogeological) review,� Titterington said.

A hydrogeological review could “take the emotion out of the issue� by providing water quality reports and data to confirm that Troy’s Aquifer is not contaminated, Titterington said Dec. 12. He also noted that the EPA has been focusing its remediation efforts on air quality issues arising from the plume, rather than water quality issues.

Regular testing of the city of Troy’s water supply has found no evidence of c o n t a m i n a t i o n , Titterington and Troy water plant manager Tim Ray have told Troy City Council.

Piqua Commissioners backed the hydrogeological review. “We can’t be too cautious,� Piqua Mayor Lucy Fess said Tuesday.

flooring is being done. “I think these courtyard features are going to be something that we didSTAFF PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER n’t expect to be such a Melissa Fisher and Terra Kennett work on core movements Wednesday prior to a great aspect to the Practice CrossFit workout in Troy. school,� Larry Dehus said.

The members also expressed their appreciathe gym member’s children, also got into tion at the effort Ferguson • CONTINUED FROM A1 Construction is making. the spirit of giving by raising money at Young said. “We are so glad to provide their local schools to help with the gifts them with their own gift to give to their for the shelter. Young also said many children from themselves because no local community businesses also conparent should go without feeling that tributed including Troy Ford car dealerthey cannot provide their child with a ship. smile.â€?

For more information about Practice Young said her children, along with CrossFit, visit gopractice.biz.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Careening toward a politically toxic tax hike, President Barack Obama WASHINGTON (AP) — the deadly western New York Safety advocates have implored House Speaker The government told passen- crash of a regional airliner been urging FAA for over two John Boehner on ger airlines Wednesday flown by two exhausted decades to update pilot work Wednesday to get behind a they’ll have to do more to pilots. rules, but previous efforts two-month stopgap until a ensure pilots aren’t too tired The Federal Aviation stalled after airlines and longer deal could be struck to fly, nearly three years after Administration’s update of pilots unions were unable to early next year, calling it airline pilot work rules, some agree on changes. Those the only real way out of a of which dated to the 1960s, efforts were revived after the mess that is threatening reflects a better understand- February 2009 crash near the paychecks of 160 miling of the need for rest and Buffalo that killed 50 people. lion workers and isolating how night shifts and travel- Families of the dead have lobHouse Republicans. ing through time zones can bied relentlessly for more In a weary Washington, increase errors. stringent regulations to fight the outreach accomplished “This is a big deal,� pilot fatigue. little.

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The mutual thoughts of all members were summed up by Dehus when he said, “The quality of workmanship continues to impress all of us.�

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Almost 2 million people would lose unemployment benefits as well.

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JAN. 3 • LITERACY COUNCIL TO MEET: The Troy Literacy Council, serving all of Miami County, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hayner Cultural Center in Troy. Adults seeking help with basic literacy or who wish to learn English as a second language, and those interested in becoming tutors, can contact the council’s message center at (937) 660-3170 for further information.

Call Melody Vallieu at 440-5265 to list your free calendar items.You can send your news by e-mail to vallieu@tdnpublishing.com.

FRIDAY • FRIDAY DINNER: The Covington VFW Post No. 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington, will offer dinner from 5-8 p.m.

For more information, call 753-1108.

• DINNER OFFERED: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer dinner from 6-7:30 pm. for $7-$8. For more information, call (937) 698-6727.

SUNDAY • FREE DINNER: A free Christmas dinner will be offered beginning at noon at St. Patrick Soup Kitchen, 409 E. Main St., and there also will be home deliveries. Those needing a meal delivered can call 335-7939 to make a reservation. The menu will include beef brisket, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, dinner roll, fruit salad and pie.

MONDAY • SANDWICH AND FRIES: American Legion Post 586, 377 N. 3rd St., Tipp City, will offer a Texas tenderloin and fries from 6-7:30 p.m. for $5.

TUESDAY • MOTHER NATURE’S PRESCHOOL: The Miami County Park District will hold the Mother Nature’s Pre-school program “Circle of the Sun” from 10–11 a.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Children 3-5 years old and an adult companion are invited to attend and enjoy learning about where all the animals have gone for the winter. There will be a story and crafts.

Dress for the weather. Pre-register for the program by sending an email to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115.

• DAY CAMP AT THE REC: Third, fourth and fifth grade girls are invited to participate in a day camp at the Troy Rec — 11 N. Market St. — from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Games, tie-dying and fun are on the agenda. Cost is $10.

To register, visit the Troy Rec website at www.troyrec.com and go to the “news” tab. Deadline to register is Dec. 26. Camp is limited to the first 25 girls. For more information, call 339-1923.

JAN. 4 • ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Elizabeth Township will have an organizational meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Regular Scheduled Township Meeting will follow at 7 p.m. at the township building.

JAN. 7 • SPAGHETTI DINNER: Troy Post No. 43 Baseball will offer an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be offered from 37:30 p.m. at 622 S. Market St., Troy. The meal also will include a salad bar, drink and dessert. Meals will be $6.75 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds will benefit the Troy American Legion baseball.

JAN. 8 • TURKEY SHOOT: The Troy VFW Post 5436, 2220 LeFevre Road, will offer a turkey shoot beginning at noon. Sign ups will begin at 11 a.m. The women’s auxiliary will offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon for $5.

JAN. 9 • INVENTORY MEETING: Elizabeth Township will hold their annual inventory meeting at 7 p.m. at the township building.

• FINANCIAL AID MEETING: The Milton-Union High School Guidance Department has planned a college financial aid meeting for 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Connie Garrett, a financial aid representative from Wright State University, will conduct the meeting.

There will be a time for questions after her presentation. For more information, call the high school at 884-7940.

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Garwood (Arcanum), Samantha Blevins (Miami East), Heather Todd (Dixie) and Victoria Bishop CLAYTON — Dental (Franklin Monroe). assistant senior students Cheryl Johnson, from Miami Valley Career MVCTC dental assistant Technology Center took instructor, said, the Ohio “We are very Certification for proud and happy Dental Assistants with the success of Examination in the students as October and five they attempted an students passed advanced test, and all three sections did so well. and are now OhioGaining this crecertified dental dential will help BLEVINS assistants. them prove their Students are competency, gain able to attempt their radiography license, the test if they are in the and fulfill a prerequisite second year of a training that is required of the program and their instruc- EFDA (advanced dental tor is a certified dental assisting) program at assistant. The test higher education instituincludes three sections. tions.”

The sections are clinical, A student in the written and radiology. If MVCTC dental assistant all three sections of the program will learn highly test are passed, certificaskilled training such as tion is gained. If a section anatomy and physiology, is not passed, only that laboratory skills, radiology, portion of the test must be and office technology for an in-demand career field. re-taken. The test is only offered two times a year, in This program allows students to earn college credit October and May. and the potential to The five MVCTC students earning the certifica- receive a Tech Prep scholarship to Sinclair tion were: Amber Parker Community College worth (Arcanum), Kristen

BEREA (AP) — Some tolls on the Ohio Turnpike will increase at the beginning of next year for the first time in more than two years despite objections from truck drivers.

Truck drivers paying cash for a one-way trip across the length of the turnpike will be charged $61, up $6 beginning on Jan. 1.

Drivers of cars traveling the same distance will pay $16.50, an increase of $1.50.

Those using the E-ZPass electronic toll system will pay $11.25 for that same cross-state trip, up from $10.25.

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• PROJECT FEEDERWATCH: Project FeederWatch will be offered from 9:3011:30 a.m. at Aullwood. Participants are invited to count birds, drink coffee, eat doughnuts, share stories and count more birds. This bird count contributes to scientific studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the Cornell web site at www.bird.cornell.edu/pfw for more information.

DEC. 30 • FRIDAY DINNER: The Covington VFW Post No. 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington, will offer dinner from 5-8 p.m.

For more information, call 753-1108.

• SEAFOOD DINNER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a threepiece fried fish dinner, 21-piece fried shrimp or a fish/shrimp combo with french fries and coleslaw for $6 from 67:30 p.m. Frog legs, when available, are $10.

• PROJECT FEEDERWATCH: Project FeederWatch will be offered from 9:3011:30 a.m. at Aullwood. Participants are invited to count birds, drink coffee, eat

• BUFFET BREAKFAST: The Sons of the American Legion Post 43, 622 S. Market St., Troy, will offer an all-you-caneat buffet style breakfast to the public from 7-10:30 a.m. for $7. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, fried potatoes, bacon, sausage, toast, juice and coffee. Take out orders will be available by calling 3353502. Wi-Fi also is available.

FEB. 4 • SPAGHETTI DINNER: Troy Post No. 43 Baseball will offer an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be offered from 37:30 p.m. at 622 S. Market St., Troy. The meal also will include a salad bar, drink and dessert. Meals will be $6.75 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds will benefit the Troy American Legion baseball.

FEB. 12 • TURKEY SHOOT: The Troy VFW Post 5436, 2220 LeFevre Road, will offer a turkey shoot beginning at noon. Sign ups will begin at 11 a.m. The women’s auxiliary will offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon for $5.

FEB. 18 • BUFFET BREAKFAST: The Sons of the American Legion Post 43, 622 S. Market St., Troy, will offer an all-you-caneat buffet style breakfast to the public from 7-10:30 a.m. for $7. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, fried potatoes, bacon, sausage, toast, juice and coffee. Take out orders will be available by calling 3353502. Wi-Fi also is available.

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Troy Rec holds day camps TROY — The Troy Rec is holding day camps next week at the Rec, 11 N. Market St. in downtown Troy, for third, fourth and fifth graders.

The girls camp is on Tuesday, and the boys camp is on Wednesday.

Registration is $10 and is limited to the first 25 girls and 25 boys to sign up.

The camps are from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day, with a snack provided.

Girls’ activities include: tie-dying T-shirts, sand art, making a video, and free time to play in the game room. Boys’ activities include: making a video, playing Nerf challenge, and free time to play in the game room.

Deadline to register is Monday. A registration form is available at www.troyrec.com under “news” tab. Call 339-1923 for more information.

Commission said Tuesday that the price increase was approved in 2009, before the last increase that accompanied the launch of E-ZPass.

Vehicles not using the system were charged more when it was introduced in fall 2009.

Some drivers who only travel between one or two exits won’t see any toll increases.

The 241-mile turnpike connects Pennsylvania and Indiana and crosses through northern Ohio.

Turnpike officials say the toll increase is needed to ensure the health of future budgets and continue pay-

ing off the toll road’s debt, which stood at $600 million at the beginning of 2011.

The turnpike collected a record $232 million in tolls last year.

The Ohio Trucking Association opposed the rate increases and warned that many truck drivers would avoid the turnpike and drive on secondary roads.

Many independent drivers who pay for tolls out of their own pockets already use other roads, while trucking companies prefer their drivers take the turnpike across northern Ohio because it’s faster.

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WEDNESDAY • DAY CAMP AT THE REC: Third, fourth and fifth grade boys are invited to participate in a day camp at the Troy Rec — 11 N. Market St. — from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Games, tie-dying and fun are on the agenda. Cost is $10.

To register, visit the Troy Rec website at www.troyrec.com and go to the “news” tab. Deadline to register is Dec. 26. Camp is limited to the first 25 boys. For more information, call 339-1923.

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JAN. 18 • SPELLING BEE: The District Spelling Bee for Bethel Elementary and Junior High, Covington Elementary and Middle School, Miami County Christian Home Educators of Ohio, Miami East Elementary and Junior High, Milton-Union Elementary and Middle School and Newton Elementary and Junior High students is set for 7 p.m. at Newton Local School. The “snow date” is Jan. 25.

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• WINTER SOLSTICE CONCERT: Come celebrate the new season with wine, nature and song in the candlelit Heidelberg Auditorium at Brukner Nature Center and enjoy songs of the season with Rum River Blend at 7 p.m.. Admission is $5 for BNC members and $10 for nonmember.

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so it took awhile for everyone to greet them. The years go so fast and now my grandparents, mother, father, aunts and uncles ly came to our house after Yesterday after church have passed away. Four services we had our annual the potluck and we played out of the eight of mother’s Christmas potluck dinner. games. The girls popped siblings have passed away. popcorn and we had As always there was way It was nice to receive a peanuts in shells to enjoy. too much food: casseroles, letter this past week from ham and cheese sandwich- It’s a family tradition for Aunt Lovina, who lives in es, salads, vegetables, dip, us to have the peanuts in Ohio. I was named after shells around Christmas puddings, cakes, pies and Lovina Eicher her. I also happened to run so forth were on the menu. time. My grandparents Troy Daily News Guest into two of my cousins, I took a big bowl of home- always had peanuts in Columnist who are Lovina’s daughshells and an orange in our made potato salad.

Our church district has bag of candy each Year’s song. Grandpa and ters, in town last week. We reminisced about our Christmas. a lot of little children, so Grandma would come to growing up years and all We would always celethere are plenty of people the door and while everybrate Christmas at to feed on a day like that. one kept singing we would the good times we had Grandpa Graber’s on New all gather into their house. together. It was nice to see There are over 100 chilthem all again. dren under the age of 16 in Year’s Day. They lived Their house was We are still planning to down the road from us so our church. attached to Uncle Henry The potluck was held in my aunts, uncles, and and Aunt Barbara’s house, have Joe’s family here for Christmas on Jan. 7. My the basement of the home cousins would gather at which also was used for sister Leah and her husour house early in the where the services were that day. morning. We would then held. We set the meal up Grandpa and Grandma band Paul will wait until buffet-style so the men and all go over to grandpa’s would sit on their rockers next year to have our annual Christmas gathertogether. It would still be boys file through on one while all of us grandchiling. The Christmas season dark when we got there end, the girls and women dren lined up to take our is filled with so many early in the morning. on the other so there are turns to wish them a Everyone gathered around happy New Year. We were gatherings going on it is two serving lines to help their door and we would things move faster.

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Leah and Paul last had the Christmas gathering in 2004. It is hard to believe 7 years have passed already. We all take turns holding the annual gathering. There are 8 siblings but sisters Susan and Verena take their turns together since they are both single.

The family has grown in the last 7 years. None of my nieces and nephews were married 7 years ago.

Now 8 of them are married and my parents have 17 great-grandchildren.

Thursday the 22nd my husband Joe will have his 43rd birthday. That will be his last day of work this year. They will have 2 weeks off from the factory and go back to work Jan. 9.

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Contact us David Fong is the executive editor of the Troy Daily News. You can reach him at 440-5228 or send him e-mail at fong@tdn publishing.com.

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PERSPECTIVE Tom Dunn Guest Columnist

Dear Columbus: Please stop it!

Well, they’re at it again. With a seemingly never-ending goal of “improving” public education while ignoring the most basic facts, the state legislature has passed yet another law that is a waste of time, money, and human resources.

Furthermore, like many previous mandates, it cannot possibly be done well, will no doubt result in future litigation, and will, if anything, even further divert attention from meaningful activities to those that have no redeeming value at all. It really is incredible to watch this same process occur over and over again under the pretense of “accountability.”

This time lawmakers have mandated the development of a new teacher evaluation tool. Now, mind you, multiple such tools already exist, developed after years of research by people who actually know something about good teaching.

But to those in Columbus implementing a plan based on solid research apparently isn’t good enough. As is always their mantra, they know better.

The problem is their new teacher evaluation mandate is encumbered by poorly conceived guidelines and timelines and is based on a flawed theory that dooms it to failure.

Now, one has to admire the tactics legislators use in cases like this.

They pass a ridiculous law, and then they invite educators to participate in making it as palatable As I as possible.

See It Because of the fear of what the folks in ■ The Troy Columbus might create if left to their own devices, Daily News educators offer input with a goal of trying to make welcomes a really bad idea as harmless as possible. And columns from then, they’ve got us. our readers. To They can point to the fact that the mandate submit an “As I was created “with input from educators.” Well, See It” send there is a huge difference between creating a solid your type-writplan as opposed to trying to make a really bad one ten column to: as good as it can be.

■ “As I See It” It really is an ingenious approach aimed at conc/o Troy Daily vincing the public that whatever they are selling News, 224 S. us is well conceived. Well, it’s not.

Market St., This same scenario is repeated time and time Troy, OH 45373 again. Our local representatives, Bill Beagle and ■ You can also Richard Adams, are fine, honorable men who sine-mail us at cerely try to do the right thing not only in educaeditorial@tdnpu blishing.com. tion, but with all the other issues that come before ■ Please them. include your full I can only assume that the other Senators and name and teleRepresentatives around the state are good people phone number. as well.

If that is true, how can this consistent cycle of inept legislation be explained? The system itself, not necessarily the people who make it up, perpetuates this failure.

Decisions governing education are political and partisan and rarely based on sound educational practices.

In fact, the voting is often so obviously along party lines that one has to wonder how much say individual legislators really have. It is a recipe for failure.

Unfortunately, our professional educational organizations continue to try to participate within the confines of this broken system. They do so figuring it is better to be involved in trying to make a bad law as good as it can be rather than being excluded from the conversation altogether, which would no doubt occur if they took the strong stand that is warranted.

But, being part of a flawed process is not good enough. Playing within the confines of a broken system has resulted in dozens and dozens of laws that are bad for kids.

It is time for those of us who know better to more loudly expose the fact that those who don’t have the answers are still trying to address the questions.

Only then will the positive change our political leaders claim they want really occur.

LETTERS China Today, Beijing, on China and the World Trade Organization: Ten years ago, when China officially became the 143rd member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), wolf crying was pervasive.

The one conspicuous fact, acknowledged by leaders of the world’s major trade establishments and reiterated by President Hu Jintao yesterday at the forum commemorating the 10th anniversary of the country’s WTO membership, is that China committed far more for its admittance than other emerging economies. This

was hardly mentioned at home then.

And it was not clear at the time whether China’s industries, which were believed to be weak and inadequately prepared, would be able to survive the immediate headto-head encounters with overseas competitors.

But instead of the vulnerable victim some pessimistically anticipated, China has benefited tremendously from its integration with the rest of the world.

It is now the world’s second largest economy, the largest exporter and second largest importer.

While Chinese exports are to be found in retail outlets across the world, this has never been a one-sided game in China’s favor.

According to the International Monetary Fund China has imported $750 billion worth of commodities on average every year in the past 10 years, equivalent to creating more than 14 million jobs for its trading partners. And the scale of imports is expected to surpass $8 trillion in the next five years … that is good news not just for Chinese companies, but also other WTO members.

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

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Tom Dunn is superintendent of the Miami County Education Service Center and former superintendent of the Troy City Schools

Will you be my enemy in Words With Friends?

Let me just say this to Alec Baldwin — brother, I can relate.

No, I can’t relate to the part about being handsome. Or rich.

Or famous. Or once married to Kim Basinger (my wife is way hotter).

I can, however, relate to the part about being addicted to “Words With Friends.”

In case you were too busy following all the details of the death of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, you probably missed the big news of the month — a few weeks go, Baldwin was kicked off an American Airlines flight because he refused to quit playing Words With Friends — a Scrabble knock-off game available on pretty much every smart phone on the planet — while waiting for the plane to take off.

I never had much use for a smart phone until this past September when I got one for my birthday — and I subsequently discovered just how addictive “Words With Friends” can be. Every waking minute of every day, if I’m not working or

David Fong Troy Daily News Executive Editor spending time with my family, I’m probably on my phone playing Words With Friends. Who am I kidding? If I’m at work or spending time with my family, I’m probably still playing Words With Friends.

Playing the game brings together two of the things I hold most dear in my life — the use of the English language and grinding the competition into the ground and breaking my opponent’s spirit. Let’s face it, I don’t have much in this world — I don’t have big muscles, a big house or a big bank account. Two things I do have, however, are a big ego and a big vocabularly.

And there’s nothing I enjoy more than flaunting my big

vocabularly. I try to do it at work at least once a day — particularly when it comes to our intrepid reporter, Twin. I take a certain satisfaction in using words she doesn’t know. Then, when she asks me what they mean, not telling her. I use the phrase my mother would always use on me whenever I didn’t know a word growing up … “Look it up. It’s the only way you’ll remember it.”

(Note: I used to hate it when my mother would say that to me. And yet, I now find myself using it on other people all the time. I’ve found I do that quite a bit with things my mother did to me growing up — I hated when she did them to me, but I take a certain satisfaction on doing it to other people.)

Twin doesn’t have Words With Friends on her phone — I like to think it’s mostly because she’s afraid I’d beat the brakes off her every time we played.

And we’d probably come up with shameful things for the person who lost at Words With Friends to do every time we played. And really, she has better things to do with her life

than go back in the Heywood Carnival dunk tank because she lost to me at Words With Friends.

Since I can’t get a game going with her, however, I’m opening it up to you, dear reader. You think you can beat me at Words With Friends on your smart phone? Come find me and let’s get a game going. My user name is thefongtdn. Come play me at your own risk, however.

I’ve memorized pretty much every word in the English language that contain the letters Z, J and Q — the highest scoring tiles in the game. I don’t win every time I play, but I win a heck of a lot more often than I lose. Come see if you are ready to take me on.

Just don’t do it while you are on an airplane. Ask Alec Baldwin about that.

Troy’s very own David Fong appears on Thursdays in the Troy Daily News. He’s not joking — if you want to play against him in Words With Friends, his username is thefongtdn.

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‘A victim of hazing’ 8 U.S. soldiers charged in death of bullied comrade NEW YORK (AP) — Even before the Army sent him to Afghanistan, supporters say, Pvt. Daniel Chen was fighting a personal war.

Fellow soldiers at a base in Georgia teased him about his Chinese name, crying out “Chen!” in an exaggerated Asian accent.

They called him “Jackie Chen,” a reference to the Hollywood action star Jackie Chan. People would ask him repeatedly if he was Chinese, even though he was a native New Yorker.

At one point Chen wrote in his diary that he was running out of jokes to respond with.

Then he was sent overseas, and the hazing began: Soldiers dragged him across a floor, pelted him with stones and forced him to hold liquid in his mouth while CHEN hanging upside down, according to diary entries and other accounts cited by a community activist.

On Oct. 3, the 19-year-old Chen was found dead in a guardhouse in Afghanistan with what the Army said was apparently a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

On Wednesday, the Army announced charges against eight soldiers in his death, saying Chen was a victim of illegal hazing. Five of those accused were charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide.

The alleged offenses also included maltreatment, assault and threats.

The military would not discuss the exact circumstances surrounding Chen’s death. But family members and community activists said they suspect the bullying may have driven him to suicide.

“Whether suicide or homicide, those responsible for mistreating Danny are responsible for his death,” said Elizabeth OuYang, a community activist who is representing his parents, Chinese immigrants who live near New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood.

Attorneys for the defendants could not immediately be located.

The sister of one of them had no comment. Other relatives could not be reached.

Eugene Fidell, an expert on military law and president of the National Institute of Military Justice, said bullying has been a recurring problem for the military.

“If there was brutality within the unit, that’s a betrayal of the bond of brotherhood,” he said.

“That is, in theory, the underpinning of what holds a military command together.”

He added: “Can I imagine somebody being bullied in the military to the point of taking his or her own life? Yes. These people are young people. You’re at an age of vulnerability as well as strength.”

In 2010, three Army sergeants were punished after Pvt. Keiffer Wilhelm of Willard, Ohio, killed himself 10 days after arriving in Iraq with a platoon based in Fort Bliss, Texas. Wilhelm’s family said

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Police say additional charges could be filed against Chad T. Ware, 30.

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GARRY WAYNE HART DACULA, Ga. — Garry Wayne Hart, age 66, of Dacula, Ga., passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2011.

Mr. Hart was in the United States Navy and United States Air Force and served two tours of duty in HART Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ellen Hart.

Mr. Hart is survived by his wife, Geri Hart of Dacula; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel R. and Pam Hart of Troy; a daughter, Robyn Hart of Dacula; grandchil-

dren, Sierrah Nell Corbin and Aiddan Robert Corbin; a brother and sisterin-law, Larry and Diana Hart of Piqua; a sister and brother-inlaw, Phylis and Steve Holub of Warner Robbins, Ga. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.

To sign an online guest registry, go to www.stewartfh.com.

WILLIAM PAUL WEDDINGTON loved the outdoors and CHRISTIANSBURG — William Paul Weddington, spent hours planting more than 1,000 trees, building 70, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpected- wetlands and creating ponds on his family farm ly on Tuesday, Dec. 20, as well as on his son’s 2011.

Born on June 5, 1941, in land in Indiana. He also enjoyed restoring John Pikeville, Ky., Paul was a Deere and Ferguson tracson of the late Willie S. tors. He will be sadly and Jewel (Blair) missed by all who knew Weddington. He married Nancy Anne Delcamp on him.

A gathering of family and Oct. 30, 1965, and she friends will be conducted survives. Together they raised a son, Kurt (Trudy) from 10 a.m. until noon Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in Weddington of Sheridan, the Atkins-Shively Funeral Ind. He was a loving grandfather to two grand- Home, 216 S. Springfield St., Saint Paris, Ohio. daughters, Emily and Private graveside memoOlivia Weddington. A brother, David Weddington rial services will be conducted at a later date at AP of New Carlisle, also surArlington National In this Oct. 13 file photo, soldiers carry the casket of Pvt. Danny Chen, 19, vives.

Paul was a 1959 gradu- Cemetery, Arlington, Va. during his funeral procession in New York’s Chinatown neighborhood.

In lieu of flowers, the ate of Northwestern High he was being bullied and forced to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, School, Springfield, and a family requests that member of the Lostcreek memorial donations be 25th Infantry Division, based in run for miles with rocks in his made to the United Church of Christ, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. pockets.

Christiansburg Fire The Army identified the soldiers Casstown.

Two sergeants were imprisoned Company, P.O. Box 300, He was a retired Air charged as 1st Lt. Daniel J. for six months and three months, Christiansburg, OH 45389.

Force Master Sergeant Schwartz, 25, of Maryland (no respectively, on charges of cruelty Envelopes will be availwith 24 years of service hometown was given); Staff Sgt. and maltreatment. The third was able in the funeral home. and a retired tool and die convicted of obstructing justice and Blaine G. Dugas, 35, of Port Arthur, Condolences to the famimaker formerly employed given a one-grade reduction in pay. Texas; Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Van ly may be sent to

by Hobart Brothers, Troy.

Bockel, 26, of Aberdeen, S.D.; Sgt. Activists said Chen’s case has Paul farmed and at heart www.shivelyfuneralAdam M. Holcomb, 29, of highlighted the military’s poor homes.com he was a naturalist. He treatment of Asian-Americans, who Youngstown, Ohio; Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hurst, 26, of Brooklyn, Iowa; Spc. remain a tiny percentage of new Thomas P. Curtis, 25, of recruits even as the percentage of KENNETH ‘KEN’ HUFF Hendersonville, Tenn; Spc. Ryan J. blacks, Hispanics, women and STRAWBERRY PLAINS, brothers, Ellis, Gene, Dee, Offutt, 32, of Greenville, Pa.; and other groups has grown.

Danny and Dale Huff; Sgt. Travis F. Carden, 24, of Fowler, Tenn. — Kenneth “Ken” Pentagon officials would not three sisters, Betty Huff, 75, loving father, Ind. comment Wednesday on the DeLoye (Frank), Bernice brother, son, Grandpa and VanBockel, Holcomb, Hurst, specifics of the case. But Pentagon Wion Great-Grandpa, spokesman Navy Capt. John Kirby Curtis and Offutt were charged (Richard) and has passed on to with the most serious offenses, said hazing is not tolerated.

Darlene including involuntary manslaugh- be with his Savior “That’s what this uniform Cheadle Jesus Christ. ter, negligent homicide, and assault requires. And when we don’t, (Terry); five Ken, formerly of there’s a justice system in place to and battery. grandchildren; Schwartz, the only officer among Fletcher, Ohio, deal with it,” Kirby said. “That’s and 14 greatFt. Myers, and what we’re seeing here in the case the accused, was charged with grandchildren.

Fla., passed away dereliction of duty. of Private Chen.”

A memorial Sunday, Dec. 18, The two most serious charges, The details of Chen’s alleged service will be 2011, at his home involuntary manslaughter and hazing came from Facebook and conducted at in Strawberry negligent homicide, carry prison email messages, discussions with 1 p.m. Thursday Plains, Tenn.

HUFF sentences of up to 10 years and cousins and a few pages of Chen’s at the Knoxville Ken was born on three years, respectively, under journal released by the Army, Oct. 3, 1936, in Berea, Ky. Vineyard Christian OuYang said at a Chinatown news military law.

He is proceeded in death Community in Knoxville, The soldiers are still in conference. by his parents, Ernest and Tenn.

Chen’s relatives said they were Afghanistan but have been In lieu of flowers, please Amy Huff and sister, relieved of their duties and conencouraged by the charges. send donations to help the Debra. fined to a different base, the mili“We realize that Danny will He is survived by his son family with funeral expenstary said. The next step is a hearnever return, but it gives us some ing to determine if there is enough and daughter-in-law, Doug es. Send to: Doug Huff hope,” Yen Tao Chen, his father, 3523 Blue Springs Road, and Linda Huff; daughter evidence for a court martial. The said through a translator. proceedings are expected to be held and son-in-law, Cinde and Strawberry Plains, TN Chen was assigned to the 3rd 37871.

Scottie Davis; his five Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, in Afghanistan.

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Other suspects could possibly be charged.

Ware remains behind bars at the Miami County Jail on a $10,000 bond and is next expected to appear in court Dec. 29 for a preliminary hearing.

According to Piqua Deputy Chief Marty Grove, the incident began after two Troy men stayed the night at a Nicklin Avenue residence and were later both accused by a woman and another acquaintance of stealing $200.

But those two Troy

men went from being potential suspects in the theft to victims of an alleged abduction after they agreed to come back to the residence where the money was stolen and even helped look for the money.

However, soon after the two victims were back at the home, they were met by multiple subjects who continued to accuse the men of stealing the money.

“They demanded the money be returned and one of the suspects allegedly had a handgun displayed and one victim stated he was forced to disrobe, to strip down completely naked, to show he did not have the money,” Grove said.

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Police took Ware into custody a short time later without incident and a search of his home turned up a firearm, Grove added.

The investigation into the incident continues and Grove said additional charges could be filed in the case.

One part of that investigation deals with identifying some of the other suspects who were accompanied by Ware.

Grove said in similar situations the police should be called and a resident should never take the law into their own hands.

“If anybody is a victim of theft, they should report it to the police and let them handle it,” Grove said. “The loss of this money resulted in a subject being incarcerated on felony abduction and the money is still missing and more charges could be forthcoming.”

FUNERAL DIRECTORY • Jimmie Michael Bunch TROY — Jimmie Michael Bunch, age 58, of Troy passed away at his residence at 10: p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.

Arrangements are pending at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.

• Ronald Dean Tuttle Sr. PORT JEFFERSON — Ronald Dean Tuttle Sr., 62, of Port Jefferson, died at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at St. Rita’s

Medical Center, Lima.

A celebration of his life will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at The Adams Funeral Home, Sidney.

• Ruth A. Ashworth TROY — Ruth A. Ashworth, 87, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with FisherCheney Funeral Home, Troy.

DEATHS OF NATIONAL INTEREST • Julian Long Wheat LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Julian Long Wheat, long known as the “Mayor of the Backside” in his position as the director of Horsemen’s Relations at Churchill Downs, died Wednesday following complications from injuries sustained in a fall at his home. He was 78.

Churchill Downs announced Wednesday family members reported Wheat didn’t appear to be seriously injured when he fell Tuesday, but became concerned when they couldn’t contact him later in the day. He was found unresponsive and never regained consciousness.

OBITUARY POLICY In respect for friends and family, the Troy Daily News prints a funeral directory free of charge. Families who would like photographs and more

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Talk about your options before you make a leap of faith Dear Annie: A year ago, my girlfriend and I started dating, but this isn't what you would call a normal relationship. She and I live about 500 hundred miles apart, and only met in July on a trip to Florida.

We connected four years ago in an online chat room of a popular animated web series and sent messages back and forth. Then she found me on Facebook. A few months later, she called, and we texted back and forth and then graduated to instant messaging and then web cam chats. We fell in love, even though we knew the risks and difficulties of having a long-distance relationship.

Recently, I have been pondering the feasibility of our relationship.

I don't want to break up. I want to spend more time with her. But I'm a 20-something with a modestpaying regular job and a part-time weekend job, and I also take classes at a local community college. I find it difficult to save enough money let alone find the time to visit her. Even if she relocated, she would be moving away from her friends and family. Is there any hope for us? — Madly in Love Dear Madly: Yes, but it requires some difficult choices. You are still young. You haven't spent much time together, and being with someone in close proximity day after day can change how you feel. Every relationship is a leap of faith. Can she get a job in your area? Can you find one in hers?

Would it be better to wait until you are finished with your education? Can you see each other more often if you meet somewhere in the middle? These are things you need to discuss, without pressure or resentment.

Dear Annie: I have a problem with my immediate supervisor.

She constantly interrupts me. Last week, she came to my desk and inquired about a personal matter.

I was halfway through my first sentence when she interrupted with another question. She went on to interrupt four times in a two-minute period.

I think this behavior is deliberate, and I find I don't wish to speak to her at all. I prefer to email work questions rather than ask in person. The problem is, she sometimes seeks me out to chat.

How can I get her to stop interrupting without creating a breach that will make working with her more difficult than it already is?

— Troubled in Tallahassee Dear Troubled: If she is interrupting you on purpose, it's a power play. Since she is your supervisor, you should politely tolerate it and communicate via email whenever possible. But it could simply be that your supervisor is easily distracted and doesn't realize what she's doing. When she interrupts, simply smile and keep quiet until she is finished, and don't speak again unless she specifically asks you to "go on." If she has to do it often enough, it might sink in.

Dear Annie: "Worried Dad in Gary, Ind." feared for his daughter, who was in an abusive relationship. Two years ago, my daughter was murdered by her abusive husband at the young age of 26. They had been separated for six months, and two days before he killed her, she had asked for a divorce.

My daughter was in this abusive relationship for eight years.

We begged her to go to the Domestic Violence Service Center, but she never did. She was over the age of 18, but in hindsight, I wish I had forcibly driven her to the center myself.

All women in abusive relationships need to get help ASAP before they are murdered. We need to have mandatory education in our high schools about abusive dating, as well as bullying. — Mournful Dad in Wilkes Barre, Penn.

Dear Dad: We send our heartfelt condolences and hope your letter will encourage others to get out of these abusive relationships before it's too late.

Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Hints will help keep plumbing flowing Dear Readers: With holidays here, people visiting and extra cooking and cleaning going on, you should take precautions so there are no problems with the plumbing! Here are hints for what is not OK to put down drains: • NO grease, vegetable oils or fats down your kitchen sink!

• NO bones, fruit pits, shells, metal, vegetables (like celery), corn husks, artichokes or asparagus in the garbage disposal!

• NO cotton balls, facial tissue, bandages, sanitary napkins or paper towels down the toilet.

Hints from Heloise Columnist • NO medications, hair, lotions or cosmetics down the bathroom sink, either.

Follow the hints and you will lessen the likelihood of a plumbing problem. — Heloise REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS Dear Heloise: I try to

remember to take my reusable cloth bags when shopping. I find I’m more likely to do so if they’re clean.

I wash them periodically in cold water on the “gentle” setting, then air-dry them outside.

To help me remember which of the bags are clean and which aren’t, I turn them inside out before washing them, then leave them that way until I take them to the store.

I use them a few times before washing again.

When I mention to the clerks at the market that I’ve washed the bags, they are very

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BUTTON LAMP Dear Heloise: When my grandmother passed away, my brother and sister-in-law made me a lamp with an old canning-jar base and filled it with Grandma’s buttons. Very special! — Lana Smith, via email Lana, what a lovely idea. My readers responded with uses for buttons, and this is a favorite. Thank you so much for writing in and sharing this unique hint. — Heloise

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HOROSCOPE Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 In the coming months, you’ll be developing several enviable attributes that will enable you to better cope with the world around you. As these qualities develop, you’re likely to become far more self-assured.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you hope to be an effective leader, you must first set the example that you wish others to follow. They’ll believe only in what you do, not necessarily in what you say.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — That sudden whim to drop in on someone might not be such a good idea. If she or he is in the middle of something and doesn’t want to be disturbed, you won’t be welcomed. Call first.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Look gift horses in the mouth, and with a jaundiced eye. Should someone give you something for no apparent reason, chances are he or she will be expecting you to return the favor at the drop of a hat.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — This can be either a good day or a disappointing one, depending upon with whom you choose to spend your time.

Select pals who share the same interests as you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your attention span might not have much staying power, so it could be best to do all the demanding tasks first. As you tire, switch to no-brainer jobs that can be knocked off quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t be too quick to put much credence in a business proposal presented to you by a new acquaintance. What she or he is selling could be all sizzle and no steak.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Should two friends of yours of whom you’re equally fond be at odds with one another, stay out of it and don’t try to be a peacemaker. Both could turn on you instead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you’re using a helpmate to tackle a hazardous task, keep a watchful eye on what this person is doing. Being less knowledgeable, he or she won’t be as safety-conscious as you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — As prudent as you are, you could still let your guard down and empty your wallet before you know it. Strive to be prudent in all your involvements, especially ones of a social nature.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — When making a request of your mate, a lack of tact on your part could cause him or her to react in a way opposite from the one you were hoping for. Don’t be careless in your choice of words.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Friends aren’t likely to be prepared to cope with any last-minute changes.

Thus, try to let them know your intentions well in advance, so there won’t be any glitches in anybody’s plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Your expectations might not be based upon realistic factors. Thus, self-discipline is likely to be required in order to subdue temptations to take big risks for fanciful reasons.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Thursday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2011. There are nine days left in the year. Winter arrives at 12:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 22, 1941, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived in Washington for a wartime conference with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

On this date: • In 1808, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, and Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, had their

world premieres in Vienna, Austria.

• In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman said in a message to President Abraham Lincoln: “I beg to present you as a Christmas-gift the city of Savannah.”

• In 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, U.S. Brig.

Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe rejected a German demand for surrender, writing “Nuts!” in his official reply.

• In 1984, New York City resident Bernhard Goetz shot and wounded four youths on a Manhattan subway, claiming they

were about to rob him.

• Ten years ago: Richard C. Reid, a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami, tried to ignite explosives in his shoes, but was subdued by flight attendants and fellow passengers.

(Reid, who later pleaded guilty, is serving a life sentence in federal prison.)

• Today’s Birthdays: Rock singer-musician Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) is 65. Baseball AllStar Steve Garvey is 63. Singer Robin Gibb is 62. Golfer Jan Stephenson is 60.

Death toll from Philippine flash floods tops 1,000 ILIGAN, Philippines (AP) — The official death toll from last week’s massive flash flooding in two southern Philippine cities 1,000 on topped Wednesday, while authorities said they have lost count of the missing in one of the worst calamities to hit the region.

A total of 1,002 people have been confirmed dead, including 650 in Cagayan de Oro and 283 in nearby Iligan city, said Benito Ramos, head of the Civil Defense Office. The rest were in several other southern and central provinces.

A tropical storm swept through the area Friday night, unleashing flash floods that caught most of the victims in their sleep.

“There were many lessons learned by the people who did not listen to national and local governments, but this is not the time to put the blame on them,” Ramos told The Associated Press, adding that warnings by weather forecasters of an approaching storm went unheeded.

He said the government continues to focus on retrieving bodies, most of which are being recovered from the sea off Cagayan de Oro. “We’ve lost count of the missing,” he said.

President Benigno Aquino III declared a state of national calamity during a visit to the region Tuesday and promised the government “will do its best to prevent a repeat of this tragedy.”

He said there would be an assessment of why so many people died and why those living along riverbanks and close to the coast most of them illegal settlers had not been moved to safety.

Illegal logging is another factor believed to have contributed to the staggering death toll as many victims were swept away by huge logs that rolled down

denuded mountains facing the two cities. Logging and deforestation also contribute to soil erosion and trigger mudslides.

Aquino declared a ban on logging in February but weak law enforcement and corruption make it a recurring problem.

With funeral parlors overwhelmed in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, authorities and grieving relatives have begun burying the dead.

Authorities in Iligan buried at least 16 unidentified bodies after a grim process of obtaining fingerprints, dental records and DNA samples from decomposing remains to be used for future identification.

“It takes at least an hour per body,” said Dr. Reynaldo Romero, head of a disaster victim identification team from the National Bureau of Investigation. “As long as there are bodies, we will continue to process them.”

About 45,000 people are still crowded in evacuation centers as aid workers rush in relief supplies. Lack of running water is a major concern.

“We have enough food and water here but we don’t have clothes,” said Analiza Osado, one of AP PHOTO/BULLIT MARQUEZ many survivors living in Iligan’s biggest gymnasi- Affected residents continue to be housed in evacuation centers following Friday's flash flooding brought about by Tropical storm Washi in Iligan city southern Philippines, Wednesday. um. “Everything is gone.”

Community Veterinary Clinic Entered at the post office in Troy, Ohio 45373 as “Periodical,” postage paid at Troy, Ohio. The Troy Daily News is published Monday-Friday afternoons, and Saturday morning; and Sunday morning as the Miami Valley Sunday News, 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH. USPS 642-080.

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125 Lost and Found

105 Announcements

FOUND: dark colored cat with orange stripes in basement of my home on Garfield Avenue, ckparker@hotmail.com or (614)537-7068.

FOUND DOG, Black male with collar, looks like a lab mix, medium size, near Tipp City High School (937)426-5600

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

235 General AUTO REPAIR TECHNICIAN Only experienced need apply. Minimum 5 years experience. Must have tools.

Sidney, OH. (937)726-5773

The Programmer will be responsible to convert data from specifications and statement of problems to computer code.

The Programmer must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Christmas Holiday the Classifieds Dept. of the Sidney Daily News Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call will be closed on Monday, December 26

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Legal Assistant Excellent computer, organizational, grammar and proofing skills. Legal experience a plus.

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NK Parts Industries Inc. is currently seeking an experienced professional Programmer with hands on experience with Visual Studio 2010, Share Point and SQL server including integration and reporting services to join our team.

The Advertisement Order Entry position is part of our business office and is primarily responsible for inputting advertisement orders into our billing system for publication.

Requirements include: • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel • Accurate data entry skills • Organizational skills • Ability to multi-task • Deadline oriented • Dependable • Take direction easily • Team player • Customer service skills that include excellent verbal communication Pay range is $8.50 - $10.00 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send resume to: Troy Daily News Attn: Betty Brownlee 224 South Market Street Troy, Ohio 45373 No phone calls will be taken regarding this position.

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(937)698-4599, (937)572-9297.

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Appliances, AC, W/D, water paid, very clean, no pets, 1 year lease plus deposit. Starting $445 (937)339-6736

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

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

(937)335-1443

$200 Deposit Special!

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

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Call (937)335-6950 TTY (216)472-1884

(937)673-1821 VANDALIA, 1/2 double, 2 bedrooms, storage shed, newly decorated, big back yard, no pets, $600/month plus deposit, (937)698-6744, (937)477-8417.

WEST MILTON, Efficiency with kitchenette, all utilities furnished. $100 per week. (937)698-6179, (937)477-2177.

WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $475 month, Lease by 12-15, FREE GIFTCARD, (937)216-4233.

315 Condos for Rent

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POLICY: Please Check Your Ad The 1st Day. It Is The Advertiser’s Responsibility To Report Errors Immediately.

Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

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LOST DOG! 12-20-2011 pit bull mix, black with white, male, 6 months old, 50 lbs. Answers to Crush.

Wearing blue collar. Last seen around Lincoln Ave. REWARD! (937)451-2086

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Dark red.

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We will be available on Tuesday, December 27 at 8am to assist you with classified advertising needs.

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TROY, 2 bedroom exquisite cobblestone townhouse, 1300 sqft, fireplace, garage, loft, vaulted ceilings. $795.

(937)308-0679.

320 Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 3214 Magnolia. $1000 a month plus deposit.

(937)339-1339

PIQUA upstairs, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, stove & refrigerator furnished (937)773-3285 after 5pm.

TROY - newer 1/2 duplex home.

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, fireplace, no pets. $750. Call (937)875-0595.

SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE

325 Mobile Homes for Rent

1 & 2 Bedroom apts. $410 to $450 NO PETS Park Regency Apartments 1211 West Main (937)216-0398

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OUTSIDE SALES The I-75 Newspaper Group of Ohio Community Media is seeking an experienced sales professional who wishes to flourish in a career with an award winning sales team!

The successful candidate will manage a consultative sales approach through direct client contact. He or she will be motivated to meet and exceed person sales goals through internet and media advertising in any and/or all of Ohio Community Media’s fifty-seven publications. Candidates will have demonstrated experience in prospecting and growing an account list, handling incoming leads and closing sales. He or she will be skilled in envisioning big ideas, then executing advertising programs that attract customers and generate significant revenue. In addition to maintaining and growing existing relationships, candidates must possess expertise in working with clients on both strategic and creative levels. Candidates will have an in-depth understanding of print and online advertising and the desire to stay informed about area trends.

This position is based in our Sidney office and is full time with salary and commission.

Benefits, cell phone allowance and mileage reimbursement are also available.

For quickest consideration, please email resume to: bsmith@sdnccg.com No phone calls will be accepted regarding this position.

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NEAR BRADFORD in country 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375.

(937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

400 - Real Estate For Sale

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

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

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

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

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

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425 Houses for Sale

560 Home Furnishings

583 Pets and Supplies

597 Storage Buildings

805 Auto

CLAIM THE unique charms of this well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 story!

2.5 bath, frame. $285,000. marciamoore r @ ya h o o. c o m .

(937)233-4040.

MISCELLANEOUS must sell: downsizing. Household items, large lead crystal (Byrds) collection, a few antiques, 7 pc patio set/ cushions, riding lawn mower/ sweeper/ trailer, (937)332-1194, 10a-6p.

BRINDLE MIX, beautiful 6? month old. Weighs 50 lbs and I believe is full grown. Knows several commands, loves other animals and people, house broken, free. khicker@gmail.com.

(937)489-6762.

OFFICE TRAILER, 12 x 60. (3) Air conditioning units, bath with sink and toilet. $2500 OBO. (937)606-0918

2003 DODGE, Short Van, 3 seats, clean. $4200 (937)473-2629

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TRUCK CAP, good condition. $100. (937)335-6205

ENJOY THE wonders this easy living lifestyle condominium has to offer at an affordable price! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, condominium, $140,000. Marciamoorer@yahoo.com.

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MAINTENANCE FREE exterior, open floor plan, all at an affordable price!

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MULTI-LEVEL HOME offering renovation opportunity to the buyer looking to invest sweat equity at an affordable price. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, tri-level, brick/vinyl. $79,000. marciamoorer@yahoo.com.

(937)233-4040.

500 - Merchandise

545 Firewood/Fuel HARDWOOD, Seasoned hardwood for sale. $125 a cord.

Will deliver.

(937)301-7237

577 Miscellaneous CEDAR CHEST, Lane, real nice $95, 2 antique sun dials, metal, celestial /terrestrial? $75 each.

2 antique plant hanger, metal, each has a bird in design, $35 each.

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Toshiba 27" color TV, $50.

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583 Pets and Supplies SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. $135 delivered.

(937)638-6950

560 Home Furnishings FURNITURE, excellent condition, Lane plaid sofa/ loveseat, oak tables, sewing table for 2 machines, computer desk/ file, bar stools Troy, priced to sell.

(937)552-7177

BEAGLE PUPPIES, AKC, Champion bloodline, males & females, great hunting dogs or pets, $200. Ready for Christmas. (937)473-3077.

BICHON FRISE, Cairn Terriors, Yorkie, Shichons, Malti-poo, NonShedding. $100 and up.

(419)925-4339 BOSTON TERRIER puppies, 8 weeks old. (2) Females $350 (937)726-0226

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Call for price. 1 male, 1 female. Born 10/16/11.

(937)658-3478 MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, 2 red smooth coats, AKC, written guarantee, 1st shot , wormed. 1 Male $275. 1 Female, $325.

(937)667-1777, (937)667-0077

805 Auto 2001 LINCOLN Towncar.

Runs good. Looks good.

150,000 miles. With drive train insurance. $3000 OBO, (937)492-4349.

860 Recreation Vehicles

Sealed bids will be received by the Treasurer, MiltonUnion Exempted Village School District, at 112 South Street, West Milton, OH 45383, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on January 10, 2012, for the Loose Furnishing Packages for the New PK-12 School, in accordance with the Drawings and specifications prepared by Ruetschle Architect’s Inc. Bids will be opened and read immediately afterwards in the Board Office Conference Room. The construction manager is Resource/Skillman (submit all questions to Jeff Morgan), 7600 Milton Potsdam Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383; Phone 937-698-6699; fax 937698-6693.

2008 FALCON, 4 wheeler, 110 4 stroke, semi automatic with reverse, $550, (937)596-6622

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., local time, on January 3, 2012, at the Construction Managers Site Office at 7600 Milton Potsdam Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383.

899 Wanted to Buy

Contract Documents may be obtained from Key Blueprint, 411 Elliot Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513)8212111. Contractor is to pay for all shipping costs.

Contractors are to submit a refundable deposit for $50.00 to obtain drawings and specifications. If the drawings are returned in good condition and unmarked within 10 days of the bid, the deposit check will be returned.

810 Auto Parts & Accessories

STATION WAGON or SUV with a bench front seat (937)335-7295

Looking for a new home?

MIXED BREED puppies for Christmas!!! Small, 3 males, 1 female. Ready now. (937)638-1321 or (937)498-9973. No calls after 6pm.

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS ARE SPECIFIED IN OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 153.011 APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 153.011 CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

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SIBERIAN HUSKY Pups, AKC, black/white, red/white, grey, pure white, blue eyes ready now or can hold, $500.

Text or call Wes, wesleyaparker@gmail.com.

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Equal Employment Opportunity requirements are applicable to this Project.

This Project is subject to Ohio’s Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity Business Development Program (“EDGE”). A Bidder is required to submit with its Bid, certain information about the certified EDGE Business Enterprise(s) participating on the Project with the Bidder.

Refer to subparagraph 7.3.9 of the Instructions to Bidders.

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The EDGE Participation Goal for the Project is [5.0] percent.

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The percentage is determined by the contracted value of goods, services, materials, and labor that are provided

by EDGE-certified business(es). The participation is calculated on the total amount of each awarded contracted.

For more information on EDGE, contact the State of Ohio EDGE Certification Office at www.EDGE.ohio.gov, or at its physical location: 30 E. Broad St., 18th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414; or by telephone at (614) 4668380.

CAMPING MEMBERSHIP, Coast to Coast Lakewood Village, 2 generations membership, private campground, asking $2000 obo, (937)538-7491

588 Tickets

Contract Documents may be reviewed without charge during business hours at the offices of Resource/Skillman, the Dayton F.W. Dodge Plan Room, Dayton BX Exchange, and the Milton-Union Exempted Village School District, 112 South Spring Street, West Milton, OH 45383.

RACE TICKETS, great gift! (2) for February 2012 Daytona 500 race. Great seats, Weatherly section with parking pass. Call (937)667-8287

592 Wanted to Buy CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick Thanks for calling up.

(937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form described in Article 6 of the Instructions to Bidders.

1982 FOURWINNS BOAT

18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861

No Bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days after the bid opening. The School District reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids, and to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of a bidder.

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■ Girls Basketball

• BASKETBALL: Miami East basketball fans will be able to purchase presale tickets for the Versailles Holiday Tournament to be played on Dec. 29-30. Presale prices will be $4 for students and $6 for adults. All tickets at the door will be $6. Fans may also buy an all-session pass for both varsity and JV games for $15. Tickets wil be on sale at Friday’s game against Bethel.

• BASKETBALL: Presale tickets will be available for the WPTW/Buckeye Insurance Holiday Tournament to be played Dec. 29-30 at Piqua High School. Varsity presale tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the door will be $6. Presale tickets will be available at Joanie’s Floral Designs through Dec. 28 during regular business hours.

• BASEBALL: The Major League Holiday Baseball Camp will conduct a two-day camp for hitting, pitching, catching and fielding for ages 10-18 from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at the Darke County YMCA in Greenville.

Registration is at 11:30 a.m., and the cost is $95. For more information, call (937) 423-3053.

• HALL OF FAME: The MiltonUnion Athletic Department will be honoring its seventh class of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during the Covington-Milton-Union boys basketball game on Jan. 7. The induction ceremony will take place between the JV and varsity contests. Inductees will include Lori Kinnison-Meyer, Dave Fine, Ralph Hildebrand and Ed Lendenski.

• BASEBALL: The Troy Post 43 baseball team is holding an all-youcan-eat spaghetti dinner on the first Saturday of every month. Items include a large salad bar, bread, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. The price is $6.75 for adults and $4 for children under 12. All proceeds go to the Troy Post 43 team baseball team.

• BASEBALL: The Troy Post 43 baseball team is holding the 27th Annual Troy Legion Baseball Christmas Wreath Sale. Items include custom decorated or plain wreaths of every size, poinsettias, grave blankets, grave stands, center pieces and white pine roping. All proceeds go to the Troy Post 43 baseball team. To place an order or find out more information, call Frosty or Connie Brown at (937) 3394383 or send an email to ibrown@woh.rr.com.

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Girls Basketball Miami East at Tri-Village (7 p.m.)

Brookville at Bethel (7 p.m.)

National Trail at Newton (7 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Ridgemont (7 p.m.)

Covington at Ansonia (7 p.m.)

Arcanum at Bradford (7 p.m.)

Lehman at St. Marys (7:30 p.m.)

Bowling Graham at Troy (3:30 p.m.)

Wrestling Troy quad (6 p.m.)

Piqua at Marysville quad (9 a.m.)

FRIDAY Boys Basketball Tippecanoe at Milton-Union (7:30 p.m.)

Bethel at Miami East (8 p.m.)

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

Marion Local at Covington (8 p.m.)

Franklin Monroe at Bradford (8 p.m.)

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Bowling Troy/Springboro at Fairmont (1 p.m.)

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■ Bowling

Trojans back on track Boys sweep tri Staff Reports The Troy boys bowling team got back on the winning track by sweeping Wayne and Xenia, while the Trojan girls suffered their first loss of the season with a split in GWOC tri-match action at Marian Lanes on Wednesday.

XENIA The Troy boys shot a 1,014 in the first team game to establish a big lead and were not threatened the rest of the way. Troy finished with 2,578 to Wayne’s 2,352 and the Bucs 2,108.

All four Trojans that bowled both games topped the 400 series mark led by Brad Johnson’s 467 series (200-267). Andrew Spencer rolled 435, Jared Sierra a 418, and A.J. Bigelow shot 402.

■ See BOWLING on 15

■ Commentary

Laughing all the way NCAA goes easy on Ohio State

BY JIM LITKE AP Columnist

OHIO COMMUNITY MEDIA PHOTOS/TODD B. ACKER

Troy’s Kristen Wood drives and shoots over Sidney’s Lindsey Sturwold during a game at Sidney High School Wednesday night.

Lonely at the top Troy in control of GWOC North at 4-0 Staff Reports Four games through the Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division portion of their schedule, the Troy Trojans are right where they want to be.

All alone at the top.

SIDNEY The Troy defense put on its second-best showing of the season Wednesday — although it could be considered the best given the stakes — allowing a mere five field goals in a decisive 55-23 victory at Sidney, solidifying the Trojans as the only team in the GWOC North without a divisional loss.

“We want to win all of our North games, and that’s what we’ve done so far,” Troy coach Nathan Kopp said. “But we’re only four-tenths of the way through that part of our schedule — and there are still plenty Troy’s Tori Merrell (13) defends a Sidney player Wednesday night

■ See TROJANS on 15 at Sidney.

What are the chances Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith was laughing out loud when he composed his response to the additional sanctions heaped on his school by the NCAA? “We are surprised and disappointed by the NCAA’s decision,” his statement read. “However, we have decided not to appeal the decision because we need to move forward as an institution.”

Based on the kid-gloves treatment afforded the Buckeyes, that shouldn’t be a problem.

Ohio State had already offered to vacate the 2010 season, return bowl money, go on two years of NCAA probation and use five fewer football scholarships over the next three years.

On Tuesday, the NCAA tacked on a year of probation, took away four additional scholarships and imposed a one-year bowl ban. Even combined, those penalties are roughly half as severe as those the NCAA dropped on Southern California in June 2010.

A comparison of the cases is instructive. At USC, Heisman trophy-winning running back Reggie Bush and basketball star O.J. Mayo were found to have pocketed thousands of dollars in improper benefits from agents.

The bigger sin, though, appears to have been the Trojans’

■ See SCANDAL on 15

■ College Football

Closure for Buckeyes New sanctions mark end of scandal

BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

Bearcats 3-0 without Gates JaQuon Parker scored a career-high 17 points as the suddenly explosive Cincinnati Bearcats extended their winning streak to three games with a 101-53 romp over mistake-prone Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Wednesday night.

See Page 15.

For players breaking rules and having its coach conceal those infractions, Ohio State ended up with a one-year bowl ban, the loss of nine scholarships over three years and a new coach with two national championship rings.

“I feel closure, yes,” Ohio State President Gordon Gee said Tuesday night, hours after the NCAA announced it sanctions against Ohio State. “I feel very much closure. I’m disappointed on the one hand but on the other hand I’m very relieved because I feel closure. I think we can now move forward.”

All things considered, it seems the Buckeyes made out

OK. Whether or not the NCAA’s sanctions against Ohio State were fair is all about perspective.

Many Buckeyes fans, still basking in the hiring earlier this month of Urban Meyer, are feeling persecuted. Plenty of other college football fans believe Ohio State got off easy. Southern California fans are downright enraged yet again by seeing another program they believe committed worse crimes than the Trojans receive lesser penalties.

USC Athletic Director Pat Haden, for one, is ready to stop talking about the past.

“My job is to move on,” he told AP FILE PHOTO the AP in a brief phone interview. Ohio State director of athletics Gene Smith, left, chats with thenhead football coach Jim Tressel, right, before the Spring Game ■ See BUCKEYES on 15 April 23 in Columbus.

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■ CONTINUED FROM 14

■ CONTINUED FROM 14 The Troy girls bowled well, but Wayne shot a pair of 1,000-plus team games in their home house to outdistance Troy 2,341-2,228.

However Troy’s total was plenty to claim a spilt as Xenia finished with a 1,984.

Elizabeth Reed led the girls with games of 196245 for a 441 series.

decision to be less than cooperative when NCAA investigators began snooping around the program and downright defiant when the enforcement people issued veiled threats. As a result, the NCAA leveled the dreaded “lack of institutional control” against USC, banned the Trojans from postseason play for two years and docked them 30 scholarships for the next three.

In Ohio State’s case, five players swapped jerseys, rings and assorted memorabilia for thousands in cash and tattoos, former coach Jim Tressel learned of the exchanges in April 2010, and not only kept the news to himself, but lied about it to his superiors or the NCAA on four separate occasions.

There is no better example of lack of institutional control than what Ohio State’s clueless president, Gordon Gee, said in the middle of the unfolding scandal, when he and Smith tried to staunch the damage last March by suspending Tressel for two meaningless games and fining him $250,000: “I’m just hopeful the coach doesn’t dismiss me.”

But it got better. Barely 10 days later, Tressel’s suspension was extended to five games and by the end of May, he was forced out. In July, Ohio State half-heartedly punished itself and in August appeared before the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions.

Then we learned that months after the original scandal made headlines, nine players got paid by a longtime booster for showing up at charity events and cozy summer jobs.

By November, the NCAA upgraded the notice of allegations to include “failure to monitor” and Ohio State offered to cut five scholarships.

But it got even better. For reasons that have yet to be explained, the NCAA’s enforcement staff stopped short of lack of institutional control charges, meaning the infractions committee can’t whack Ohio State the way it did Southern Cal. In the end, the school’s athletic department gave Tressel a hefty severance deal and nearly all of the blame and that was good enough for the NCAA. It slapped the once-beloved coach with a five-year “showcause” order that likely means he’ll never coach in college again. Tressel has been reduced to a job as a game-day consultant with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

And if the Buckeyes escaping the punishment they deserve because of a technicality sounds familiar, it should. The five players originally suspended last December after the tattooparlor portion of the story broke were allowed to play in the Sugar Bowl thanks to an NCAA ruling so favorable that it should have made everyone involved blush redder than one of Tressel’s sweater vests. Together, Ohio State and the NCAA dusted off an obscure interpretation of the rules that allowed postponement of a suspension in the case of the so-called “Tat 5” it was supposed to be five games to preserve a “unique opportunity.” Then, conveniently, they decided the Sugar Bowl presented just such an opportunity.

Maybe some schools just have all the luck. Or maybe by cooperating, even as incompetent as Ohio State has been from the beginning of the investigation to the bitter end, the Buckeyes bought themselves enough good will to avoid the scorched-earth treatment USC got.

Whichever it is, based on the lack of guts the NCAA showed in this case, it might be the one outfit in America that would finish behind Congress in a popularity poll especially if the survey was conducted in the Los Angeles area.

“I have been one of the most outspoken advocates for reform in the NCAA,” Gee said when reporters caught up with him at halftime of a basketball game Tuesday night. “My hope is that what the NCAA is signaling is a higher bar and a higher standard.”

Easy for Gee to say right after he and his school slithered underneath it.

Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jlitke@ap.org.

Courtney Metzger shot 414 on the strength of 175-239 games.

Samantha Wilkerson chipped in a 182 game and Jackie Brown added a 175.

Troy hosts Graham in a non-conference match today at Troy Bowl at 3:30 p.m.

BOYS Troy 1,014-1,071-215-278 —

Thursday, December 22, 2011

2,578 Xenia 828-930-164-186 — 2,108 Wayne 875-1,032-234-211 — 2,352 Troy: A.J. Bigelow 210-193, Brad Johnson 200-267, Jared Sierra 212-206, Kyle Neves 168, Andrew Spencer 224-211, Cameron Hughes 194.

Xenia: Chad Barringer 227200, Austin Conner 125-205, Jeremy Freeland 135-149, Patrick Gwin 207-242, Luke Neumeier 134-134.

Wayne: Taylor Craft 205-233,

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Aron Franks 166-179, Nick Hatton 171-192, David Martyr 177-191, Brandon Swartz 156237.

Records: Troy 7-1, Wayne 5-3, Xenia 1-9.

GIRLS Troy 851-972-202-199 — 2,228 Xenia 784-860-151-189 — 1,984 Wayne 1,017-1,005-147-172 — 2,341 Troy: Courtney Metzger 175239, Elizabeth Reed 196-245, Stephanie Metzger 141,

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Samantha Wilkerson 182-164, Jackie Brown 176, Allie Isner 157-152.

Xenia: Brittany Fullen 149, Nicole Seibel 194-182, Samantha Seibel 174-215, Taylor Strunk 161, Phylecia Whitley 126-113, Stephanie Wuebben 129-207.

Wayne: Sarah Asztalos 151168, Katelin Bourquin 203-237, Haley Cummings 236-196, Kayla Cummings 239-204, Rachel Lillard 188-200.

Records: Troy 7-1, Wayne 8-0, Xenia 5-5.

■ National Football League

Browns’ McCoy not practicing BEREA (AP) — Browns quarterback Colt McCoy still hasn’t shaken symptoms from a concussion sustained nearly two weeks ago, one that has reformed the NFL’s gameday procedures on head injuries.

McCoy was not cleared to practice again on Wednesday, keeping him sidelined since he was blasted in the face mask

by Pittsburgh’s James Harrison on Dec. 8. coach Pat Browns Shurmur said McCoy was evaluated by team doctors and did “a little physical activity” as he continues to recover.

McCoy has not been seen at the team’s training facility this week. The second-year QB, who has displayed immense toughness while being roughed up all season, will miss his second straight game Saturday at Baltimore.

Backup Seneca Wallace will start against the

Ravens, although Shurmur has not made that announcement official.

Wallace doesn’t know Cleveland’s plans beyond this week.

“I just get ready,” he said. “Colt started the season, he should finish the season as the starter if he’s healthy. All the other stuff will take care of itself.”

The Browns are being extra careful in their treatment of McCoy. It was their failure to check him for a concussion on the field or sideline at Heinz Field that prompted the league to institute a policy of having an independent certified trainer in the press box at games to monitor for head injuries and help identify players who need to be tested.

The league has not provided any details on the trainer’s responsibilities.

■ Girls Basketball

Trojans

18 points to lead hotshooting Seton Hall over Dayton 69-64 on Wednesday night.

Auda was 7 of 10 from the field and the Pirates (10-1) finished shooting 54 percent (27 of 50).

Seton Hall was nearly as good from long range, hitting 8 of 16 3-pointers.

No. 5 UNC 82, Texas 63 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Harrison Barnes scored a season-high 26 points to help No. 5 North Carolina beat Texas 82-63 on Wednesday night.

John Henson added 14 points for the Tar Heels (11-2), who won their fifth straight and avenged last season’s last-second loss to the Longhorns.

Troy — 55 Schulz 1-1-3, Sakal 3-3-12, Norris 2-1-6, Taylor 1-2-4, Merrell 7-0-14, Schultz 1-0-2, Wood 3-7-13. Totals: 18-14-55.

Sidney — 23 Elmore 3-1-7, Foy 0-1-1, Harris 1-2-5, Perrin 0-4-4, Sturwold 1-2-4, Watercutter 0-22. Totals: 5-12-23.

Score By Quarters Troy....................13 26 42 55 Sidney ....................3 8 17 23 3-point goals: Troy — Sakal 3, Wood. Sidney — Harris.

Records: Troy 5-2, 4-0.

Sidney 1-8, 1-2.

pionship-winning coach with a five-year show cause order that will make it virtually impossible for him to get another college job during that time.

Sankey, much like Haden, was not about to compare USC and Ohio State.

“From the committee’s perspective it, assessed the penalties related to the facts and circumstances of this case,” he said.

The fact is, if Ohio State received anything less than the USC treatment it was going to be viewed by many as a slap on the wrist.

Ohio State fans can argue that no matter how many misguided public comments were made by athletic director Gene Smith and Gee, the only person at the school who stood in the way of the investigation was Tressel.

And Ohio State got rid of him.

“I think we stumbled

out of the gate,” Gee said Tuesday night. “We gathered and put together a good approach and from that point on I think that we’ve done very well.

Ohio State uncovered the violations by Tressel and involving the booster, and self-imposed penalties.

USC, it can be argued, was not as forthcoming or proactive. And in the NCAA’s book, there is no more egregious sin.

So while coach Lane Kiffin and USC, which has already served its postseason ban, head toward a murky future because of scholarship reductions that won’t really kick in for several years, Ohio State faces a far less daunting hurdle.

It will no doubt sting next year when Meyer’s first team can’t compete for a Big Ten title. Those bowl practices will be missed, too, as he builds toward Year 2.

The loss of nine scholar-

ships over a three period will be a nuisance, but it won’t bring down the Buckeyes.

“The NCAA penalties will serve as a reminder that the college experience does not include the behavior that led to these penalties,” Meyer said in a statement. “I expect all of us to work hard to teach and develop young student-athletes to grow responsibly and to become productive citizens in their communities upon graduation.”

A case can also be made that as successful as Tressel was, Meyer is an upgrade.

At the end of this sordid affair, the damage done to Ohio State is mostly superficial. Its reputation has been tarnished, its leaders embarrassed.

But it’s not like that will keep Meyer from adding to the trophy case at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

AP PHOTO

Cincinnati guard Cashmere Wright (1) goes up for a shot against Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Kyle Jones (30) in the first half Wednesday in Cincinnati.

Out of the gates Bearcats 3-0 without suspended players CINCINNATI (AP) — JaQuon Parker scored a career-high 17 points as the suddenly explosive Cincinnati Bearcats extended their winning streak to three games with a 101-53 romp over mistake-prone ArkansasPine Bluff on Wednesday night.

Cashmere Wright led both teams with 20 points, 17 in the first half, while Dion Dixon added 16 and Sean Kilpatrick 12 for the Bearcats (8-3), who posted their widest winning margin in Mick Cronin’s six seasons as coach. Their previous widest margin was a 45point win over Georgia Southern on Dec. 14, 2010.

Freshman Jeremiah Davis III also set a career high with 13 points as Cincinnati reached 100 points in consecutive games for the first time since the second and third games of the 1976-197 season. The Bearcats scored 101 against Radford on Saturday.

Cincinnati is 3-0 since Yancy Gates, Octavius Ellis and Cheikh Mbodj were suspended for three games each following the brawl with then-No. 8 Xavier on Dec. 10 that prompted officials to stop the game with 9.4 seconds remaining.

Seton Hall 69, Dayton 64 DAYTON — Patrik Auda scored a career-high

Troy has a pair of nonleague rivalry games on the slate directly after Christmas weekend, facing Miami East Tuesday and Tippecanoe on Dec. 29 before reaching the halfway point of its GWOC North schedule with a game against Piqua.

“We talked about the importance of tonight’s game,” Kopp said. “Now they’ll get a couple of days off, then we come back to practice and have a day and a half to get ready for Miami East. These next three games are very important — these are the most important non-conference games we’ll play all year, leading up to our game against Piqua.”

■ CONTINUED FROM 14 of other goals we want to accomplish along the way.

“I was pleased with our defense. That’s our staple.

The girls went out and played the way they’re capable of playing.”

Tori Merrell dominated inside for Troy (5-2, 4-0), putting up a double-double with a game-high 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Zechariah Bond, despite not scoring, added nine rebounds. Point guard Kristen Wood added 13 points and Chelsey Sakal knocked down three 3s on her way to 12 points.

Troy led 13-3 at the end of the first quarter and didn’t let the Yellowjackets (1-8, 1-2) reach double digits before halftime, leading 26-8 at the break.

“It was a pretty strong performance from the beginning,” Kopp said. “We jumped on them right away. When you limit someone to five baskets, that’s pretty good for a varsity game.

“We still didn’t shoot well from the free throw line, so there’s still some things we can do better.”

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Buckeyes ■ CONTINUED FROM 14 “I’m not going to compare it.”

Other would like to, so here goes.

Last year, USC received a two-year postseason ban and the loss of 30 scholarships over three years by the NCAA for violations mostly committed by Reggie Bush and his family.

The NCAA said the former Trojans star received thousands of dollars in impermissible benefits from a fledging marketing agent.

The NCAA also said a former USC assistant, Todd McNair, knew about the violations and did not report them.

USC’s men’s basketball program also got into trouble with the NCAA, and the school was charged with lack of institutional control.

“That is one of the heaviest findings that can be levied against an institution,” said Greg Sankey,

associate commissioner of the Southeastern Conference and a member of the committee on infractions.

Ohio State’s troubles started with players trading memorabilia such as championship rings and jerseys for tattoos and cash.

It got worse when it was discovered that former coach Jim Tressel knew about the violations and never told anyone.

And just when it seemed that was the end of it, Ohio State found more players had taken cash from a booster when they attended a charity event.

The most severe charge against Ohio State was failure to monitor, which isn’t quite as serious as lack of institutional control.

The NCAA hit Tressel, who was pushed out at Ohio State in May, with an unethical conduct charge as it did McNair and slapped the national cham-

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FOOTBALL National Football League All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England11 3 0 .786 437 297 N.Y. Jets 8 6 0 .571 346 315 5 9 0 .357 286 269 Miami 5 9 0 .357 311 371 Buffalo South W L T Pct PF PA y-Houston 10 4 0 .714 343 236 7 7 0 .500 279 278 Tennessee Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 207 293 Indianapolis 1 13 0 .071 211 395 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Baltimore 10 4 0 .714 334 236 x-Pittsburgh 10 4 0 .714 285 218 8 6 0 .571 305 283 Cincinnati Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 195 274 West W L T Pct PF PA 8 6 0 .571 292 343 Denver 7 7 0 .500 317 382 Oakland San Diego 7 7 0 .500 358 313 Kansas City 6 8 0 .429 192 319 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 8 6 0 .571 348 296 N.Y. Giants 7 7 0 .500 334 372 Philadelphia 6 8 0 .429 342 311 Washington 5 9 0 .357 252 300 South W L T Pct PF PA x-New Orleans11 3 0 .786 457 306 9 5 0 .643 341 281 Atlanta 5 9 0 .357 341 368 Carolina Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 247 401 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Green Bay 13 1 0 .929 480 297 9 5 0 .643 395 332 Detroit Chicago 7 7 0 .500 315 293 Minnesota 2 12 0 .143 294 406 West W L T Pct PF PA y-San Francisco113 0 .786 327 185 Seattle 7 7 0 .500 284 273 Arizona 7 7 0 .500 273 305 2 12 0 .143 166 346 St. Louis x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday's Game Atlanta 41, Jacksonville 14 Saturday's Game Dallas 31, Tampa Bay 15 Sunday's Games New Orleans 42, Minnesota 20 Seattle 38, Chicago 14 Cincinnati 20, St. Louis 13 Carolina 28, Houston 13 Kansas City 19, Green Bay 14 Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 13 Miami 30, Buffalo 23 Washington 23, N.Y. Giants 10 Detroit 28, Oakland 27 New England 41, Denver 23 Arizona 20, Cleveland 17, OT Philadelphia 45, N.Y. Jets 19 San Diego 34, Baltimore 14 Monday's Game San Francisco 20, Pittsburgh 3 Thursday, Dec. 22 Houston at Indianapolis, 8:20 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24 Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Denver at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Washington, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Miami at New England, 1 p.m.

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

Arizona at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Detroit, 4:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 4:15 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25 Chicago at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 26 Atlanta at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

College Football FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Ohio 24, Utah State 23 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall 20, FIU 10 Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU (10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona State (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Mississippi (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (75), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State (7-5) vs.

Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 31 Meinke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (103), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 21 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, TBA, (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 28 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Feb. 5 Texas vs. Nation At San Antonio Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. (CBSSN) NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff Glance All Times EST First Round Saturday, Nov. 26 James Madison 20, Eastern Kentucky 17 Old Dominion 35, Norfolk State 18 Stony Brook 31, Albany (N.Y.) 28 Central Arkansas 34, Tennessee Tech 14 Second Round Saturday, Dec. 3 Georgia Southern 55, Old Dominion 48 Montana 41, Central Arkansas 14 Maine 34, Appalachian State 12 Sam Houston State 34, Stony Brook 27 Montana State 26, New Hampshire 25 Lehigh 40, Towson 38 North Dakota State 26, James Madison 14 Northern Iowa 28, Wofford 21 Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 9 Montana 48, Northern Iowa 10 Saturday, Dec. 10 Sam Houston State 49, Montana State 13 Georgia Southern 35, Maine 23 North Dakota State 24, Lehigh 0 Semifinals Friday, Dec. 16 or Saturday, Dec. 17 Sam Houston State 31, Montana 28 North Dakota State 35, Georgia Southern 7 Championship Friday, Jan. 7 At Pizza Hut Park Frisco, Texas Sam Houston State (14-0) vs. North Dakota State (13-1), 1 p.m.

BASKETBALL The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 18, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and previous ranking: ...........................Record Pts Prv 1. Syracuse (53) ...11-0 1,585 1 2. Ohio St. (5) .......10-1 1,474 2 3. Kentucky (4) .......9-1 1,457 3 4. Louisville (2) .....10-0 1,364 4 5. North Carolina ....9-2 1,340 5 6. Baylor .................9-0 1,271 6 7. Duke...................9-1 1,266 7 8. UConn ................9-1 1,102 9 9. Missouri............11-0 1,076 10 10. Marquette .......10-0 1,021 11 11. Florida ..............8-2 946 13 12. Kansas .............7-2 939 12 13. Wisconsin .......10-2 746 14 14. Xavier ...............8-1 728 8 15. Pittsburgh .......10-1 707 15 16. Georgetown ......9-1 644 16 17. Indiana ...........10-0 601 18 18. Mississippi St..11-1 576 17 19. Michigan St. .....9-2 413 21 20. Michigan ...........9-2 381 20 21. UNLV ..............11-2 251 —

SCOREBOARD

Scores AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — MAACO Bowl, Arizona St. vs. Boise St., at Las Vegas MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Memphis at Georgetown 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Illinois vs. Missouri, at St. Louis FSN — Butler at Stanford 11 p.m. FSN — Kansas at Southern Cal NFL FOOTBALL 8 p.m. NFL — Houston at Indianapolis SOCCER 2:50 p.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Chelsea at Tottenham

FRIDAY MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — W. Kentucky at Louisville 9 p.m. ESPN — Baylor vs. West Virginia, at Las Vegas 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic, semifinal, teams TBD, at Honolulu 22. Murray St........12-0 222 24 23. Creighton..........8-1 130 25 24. Virginia .............9-1 102 — 25. Illinois .............10-1 96 19 Others receiving votes: Harvard 88, San Diego St. 67, Stanford 61, Saint Louis 33, Gonzaga 23, Kansas St. 22, Texas A&M 18, Alabama 8, Wichita St. 8, Cleveland St. 7, N. Iowa 7, California 5, Vanderbilt 5, Northwestern 4, Ohio 3, Long Beach St. 2, Indiana St. 1.

USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 18, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Pts Pvs ...........................Record 1. Syracuse (30) ...11-0 774 1 2. Ohio State (1)...10-1 713 2 3. Kentucky.............9-1 702 3 4. Louisville ..........10-0 679 4 5. Duke...................9-1 637 5 6. North Carolina ....9-2 623 6 7. Baylor .................9-0 570 7 8. Missouri............11-0 560 8 9. Connecticut ........9-1 526 10 10. Marquette .......10-0 503 11 11. Kansas .............7-2 471 12 12. Florida ..............8-2 447 13 13. Pittsburgh .......10-1 386 14 14. Wisconsin .......10-2 361 15 15. Xavier ...............8-1 318 9 16. Georgetown ......9-1 301 17 17. Mississippi State11-1 277 16 18. Indiana ...........10-0 245 20 19. Michigan ...........9-2 221 18 20. Michigan State..9-2 193 23 21. Creighton..........8-1 107 24 22. Murray State ...12-0 100 — 68 — 23. UNLV ..............11-2 66 19 24. Illinois .............10-1 25. Harvard ............9-1 53 — Others receiving votes: San Diego State 32, California 28, Texas A&M 25, Virginia 19, Saint Louis 13, Alabama 12, Kansas State 12, Stanford 9, Memphis 7, Saint Mary's 5, Gonzaga 3, Saint Joseph's 3, Vanderbilt 3, Northwestern 1, Oklahoma 1, Seton Hall 1.

Wednesday's College Basketball Scores EAST Army 67, Dartmouth 64 Boston College 83, Sacred Heart 73 Maine 64, E. Illinois 60 Penn St. 74, Cornell 67 Saint Joseph's 81, Coppin St. 72 St. John's 66, Texas-Pan American 61 Vermont 71, Fairleigh Dickinson 53 MIDWEST Akron 79, NC A&T 52 Cincinnati 101, Ark.-Pine Bluff 53 Indiana St. 50, Louisiana-Monroe 35 Seton Hall 69, Dayton 64 South Dakota 103, Peru St. 63 Wis.-Whitewater 76, Whitworth 61 SOUTH Charleston Southern 88, Stetson 81 Chattanooga 95, Hiwassee 41 Duquesne 75, George Mason 64 High Point 87, Wofford 79 Iona 83, William & Mary 65 Marshall 99, WVU Tech 80 Morgan St. 69, Loyola Marymount 45 NC Central 65, Stephen F. Austin 57 North Carolina 82, Texas 63 North Florida 90, Florida A&M 63 South Carolina 62, SE Louisiana 43 Transylvania 66, Wabash 61 Vanderbilt 89, Lafayette 58 Wake Forest 87, UNC Wilmington 78 SOUTHWEST Texas-Arlington 74, Kent St. 73 FAR WEST Fresno St. 68, Arizona St. 65 The Women's Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 18, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ...........................Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (40)........11-0 1,000 1 2. UConn ................9-1 944 2 3. Notre Dame ......10-1 926 3 4. Stanford..............7-1 878 4 5. Maryland ..........11-0 825 5 6. Tennessee ..........7-2 802 6 7. Miami..................9-1 758 7 8. Kentucky...........10-1 692 8 9. Duke...................7-2 657 9 10. Texas A&M........8-2 613 10 11. Ohio St. ..........10-0 585 12 12. Rutgers...........10-2 546 11 13. Georgia ............8-1 500 13 14. Louisville ........10-2 483 14 15. Texas Tech ........9-0 476 15 16. Penn St.............9-2 390 16 17. Georgetown ......9-2 363 17 18. Green Bay ........8-0 300 19 19. Delaware ..........8-0 259 21 20. Purdue..............8-3 213 22 21. DePaul............10-2 204 23

22. Texas ................8-2 162 24 23. North Carolina ..7-2 114 18 24. Nebraska ........10-1 110 25 25. Vanderbilt........10-1 103 20 Others receiving votes: Virginia 26, California 19, LSU 15, South Carolina 10, Arkansas 6, Northwestern 5, Georgia Tech 3, Gonzaga 3, Southern Cal 3, BYU 2, Michigan 2, Kansas 1, St. Bonaventure 1, Tulane 1.

USA Today/ESPN Women's Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 19, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and previous ranking: ...........................Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (30)........11-0 774 1 2. UConn (1)...........9-1 739 2 3. Notre Dame ......10-1 717 3 4. Stanford..............7-1 683 4 5. Maryland ..........11-0 641 5 6. Tennessee ..........7-2 623 6 7. Miami..................9-1 567 8 8. Kentucky...........10-1 563 7 9. Duke...................7-2 533 9 10. Texas A&M........8-2 480 10 11. Rutgers...........10-2 442 11 12. Louisville ........11-2 414 13 13. Ohio State ......11-0 409 14 14. Green Bay ........8-0 352 15 15. Georgia ............8-2 322 12 16. Penn State........9-2 319 17 17. Georgetown ......9-2 264 19 18. Texas Tech ........9-0 242 20 19. DePaul............11-2 206 21 20. Delaware ..........9-0 152 23 21. Purdue..............8-3 132 22 22. North Carolina ..7-2 123 16 23. Vanderbilt........10-1 122 18 24. Gonzaga...........9-2 100 25 90 24 25. Texas ................8-2 Others receiving votes: Nebraska 16, Georgia Tech 15, Kansas 9, Bowling Green 6, Duquesne 6, California 5, Michigan 2, Oklahoma 2, South Carolina 2, UTEP 2, Villanova 1.

Wednesday's Women's Basketball Major Scores EAST Georgetown 71, Miami 46 Holy Cross 82, Bryant 62 Lafayette 46, St. Francis (NY) 33 NJIT 66, St. Peter's 59, OT New Hampshire 73, Wagner 72, OT Penn St. 78, Bucknell 54 Robert Morris 85, Akron 78 Stony Brook 65, Morgan St. 48 UMass 58, Siena 53 William & Mary 61, Seton Hall 54 MIDWEST Bowling Green 91, Madonna 41 Butler 58, IUPUI 50 Marquette 71, Vermont 60 Northeastern 73, Kent St. 65 SOUTH Alabama A&M 80, Austin Peay 68 Campbell 62, Bethune-Cookman 46 Florida Gulf Coast 69, Virginia Tech 41 Georgia Southern 52, Jacksonville 46 Georgia Tech 67, Cent. Arkansas 61 Kentucky 90, Samford 61 Louisiana Tech 82, Tennessee Tech 64 Louisiana-Monroe 84, Northwestern St. 68 Md.-Eastern Shore 63, Old Dominion 59 Mississippi 74, Cleveland St. 63 South Carolina 65, Savannah St. 39 St. Francis (Pa.) 69, Coppin St. 67 Stetson 52, FAU 37 Texas St. 71, Belmont 66 UNC Asheville 76, Mercer 75 VCU 79, Norfolk St. 59 Winthrop 79, NC Central 40 SOUTHWEST Colorado 52, Creighton 49 Indiana 47, Colorado St. 39 Pittsburgh 64, Michigan St. 54 FAR WEST Gonzaga 82, Dayton 76 Pacific 95, Air Force 59 Saint Mary's (Cal) 72, Oregon 62 San Diego St. 79, Cal Poly 78 Southern Cal 75, Pepperdine 71, OT TOURNAMENT New York Life Holiday Invitational First Round Hofstra 67, CCSU 60 Marist 69, Auburn 61 Wednesday's Scores Boys Basketball Ada 56, Cory-Rawson 38 Cin. Deer Park 55, Batavia 46 Cin. Madeira 58, Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington 56 Cin. Winton Woods 77, Cov. Catholic, Ky. 70 Gahanna Cols. Academy 57, Cols.

Watterson 52 Genoa Area 62, Oregon Stritch 60, OT Lima Perry 66, N. Baltimore 56 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 63, Cle. Horizon Science 48 New Richmond 55, Cin. Hughes 53 Painesville Harvey 51, Kirtland 46

TROY DAILY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM Proctorville Fairland 69, Albany Alexander 49 Ridgeway Ridgemont 79, Dola Hardin Northern 47 Tol. Cent. Cath. 78, Oregon Clay 51 Westerville Cent. 61, Dublin Scioto 56 Westerville N. 98, Cols. Horizon Science 47 Westerville S. 73, Marysville 62 Wonson Classic Richmond Hts. 75, Akr. East 62 Shaker Hts. 55, Orange 47 Wednesday's Scores Girls Basketball Akr. Manchester 86, Navarre Fairless 25 Akr. SVSM 41, Parma Hts. Holy Name 33 Atwater Waterloo 51, E. Can. 47 Beavercreek 47, Day. Thurgood Marshall 38 Bellefontaine 62, Spring. NW 39 Bellevue, Ky. 49, St. Bernard 41 Berlin Hiland 70, Newcomerstown 32 Can. McKinley 71, Middleburg Hts. Midpark 70 Centerville 61, Clayton Northmont 45 Cin. Colerain 66, Fairfield 43 Cin. Glen Este 54, Batavia Amelia 43 Cin. Madeira 50, Cin. Aiken 19 Clarksville Clinton-Massie 50, Waynesville 30 Cle. Hts. 55, E. Cle. Shaw 39 Cle. MLK 46, Cle. John Adams 29 Cle. St. Joseph 51, Avon Lake 44 Cols. DeSales 46, Cols. School for Girls 26 Cols. Watterson 46, Cols. Ready 29 Crooksville 46, McConnelsville Morgan 37 Eastlake N. 57, Painesville Riverside 37 Euclid 53, Cle. Hay 49 Fairview 58, Oberlin 54 Gates Mills Gilmour 68, Louisville Aquinas 52 Green 65, Lodi Cloverleaf 40 Greenfield McClain 51, Mowrystown Whiteoak 15 Hamilton Ross 53, Cin. Finneytown 28 Hannibal River 60, Magnolia, W.Va. 50 Hudson 70, Chagrin Falls Kenston 55 Kent Roosevelt 71, Akr. Springfield 29 Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 58, Hamilton 24 Lorain Clearview 58, Columbia Station Columbia 25 Mason 52, W. Chester Lakota W. 36 Maumee 53, Tol. Bowsher 46 McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 54, Pandora-Gilboa 51 Medina Highland 40, Tallmadge 27 Miamisburg 39, Xenia 33 Mogadore 49, Windham 36 N. Royalton 78, Garfield Hts. 38 New Carlisle Tecumseh 65, Lewistown Indian Lake 40 Oberlin Firelands 48, Wellington 35 Parma Hts. Valley Forge 46, Cle. Lincoln W. 35 Ravenna 60, Akr. Coventry 22 Richmond, Ind. 48, Eaton 42 Rocky River 42, N. Ridgeville 36 Spring. Greenon 48, Riverside Stebbins 20 Spring. Kenton Ridge 81, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 55 Springboro 45, Fairborn 35 Springfield 70, Day. Belmont 67 43, BrecksvilleStrongsville Broadview Hts. 40 Thornville Sheridan 60, New Lexington 32 Troy 55, Sidney 23 Urbana 60, Spring. Shawnee 57 Vandalia Butler 47, TrotwoodMadison 28 W. Jefferson 52, London 43 Wadsworth 67, Richfield Revere 31 Warren Harding 59, Maple Hts. 44 Westerville S. 59, Marysville 32 Willoughby S. 55, Geneva 37 Wooster Triway 66, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 46 Youngs. Ursuline 57, Mentor Lake Cath. 51 Zanesville 38, Cambridge 21 Zanesville Maysville 80, Philo 36 Zanesville Rosecrans 55, Marietta 43 Zanesville W. Muskingum 47, Dresden Tri-Valley 46 Laurel Tournament Cuyahoga Hts. 50, Parma Padua 34

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 33 21 8 4 46116 95 N.Y. Rangers31 19 8 4 42 91 68 Pittsburgh 34 19 11 4 42110 90 New Jersey 33 18 14 1 37 91 96 N.Y. Islanders3111 14 6 28 72 99 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 32 22 9 1 45111 63 Toronto 33 16 13 4 36102108 Ottawa 34 16 14 4 36106117 Buffalo 33 16 14 3 35 90 98 Montreal 35 13 15 7 33 88 97 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 34 18 10 6 42 91 86 Washington 32 17 14 1 35 95 97 Winnipeg 33 15 13 5 35 91100 Tampa Bay 32 14 16 2 30 87107 Carolina 35 10 19 6 26 89120 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 35 22 9 4 48118102 Detroit 32 21 10 1 43107 71 St. Louis 32 19 9 4 42 82 69 Nashville 33 17 12 4 38 86 88 Columbus 33 9 20 4 22 80111 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 35 20 10 5 45 85 78 Vancouver 33 20 11 2 42110 80 Calgary 34 15 15 4 34 84 95 Colorado 34 16 17 1 33 91102 Edmonton 33 14 16 3 31 89 90 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 33 19 13 1 39 86 93 Phoenix 34 18 13 3 39 90 89 San Jose 30 17 10 3 37 86 74 Los Angeles 33 15 14 4 34 72 81 Anaheim 33 9 19 5 23 78110 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday's Games N.Y. Islanders 3, Winnipeg 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 4, New Jersey 1 Washington 4, Nashville 1 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 2 Ottawa 4, Buffalo 1 Phoenix 2, Florida 1 Calgary 2, Minnesota 1

Wednesday's Games Phoenix 4, Carolina 3 Chicago 5, Montreal 1 Philadelphia 4, Dallas 1 St. Louis at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.

Detroit at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday's Games Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Montreal at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.

Detroit at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Friday's Games Florida at Boston, 7 p.m.

Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.

Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Colorado, 9 p.m.

St. Louis at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Wednesday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS_Agreed to terms with INF Andy LaRoche on a minor league contract.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS_Agreed to terms with LHP Jose Mijares on a one-year contract.

TEXAS RANGERS_Acquired C Luis Martinez from San Diego for RHP Ryan Kelly.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES_Named Lee Elia special assistant to player development, Rick Slate minor league strength and conditioning coordinator, Aaron Holbert manager of Mississippi (SL), Randy Ingle manager of Rome (SAL), Jonathan Schuerholz manager of Danville (Appalachian), and Ralph Wheeler manager of the Braves (GCL).

CHICAGO CUBS_Named Brandon Hyde minor league field coordinator; James Rowson minor league hitting coordinator; Tom Beyers short season hitting coordinator; Bill Dancy infield coordinator; Dave Bialas manager, Dave Keller hitting coach and Nick Frangella athletic trainer for Iowa (PCL); Buddy Bailey manager, Jeff Fassero pitching coach and Aaron Larson athletic trainer for Tennessee (SL); Brian Harper manager, Marty Mason pitching coach, Desi Wilson hitting coach and Peter Fagan athletic trainer for Daytona (FSL); Tom Pratt pitching coach, Barbaro Garbey hitting coach and Shane Nelson athletic trainer for Peoria (MWL); Bobby Mitchell manager of Mesa (Arziona); and Juan Cabreja manager and Ricardo Medina hitting coach for the Cubs (DSL).

MILWAUKEE BREWERS_Agreed to terms with LHP Juan Perez and INF Cesar Izturis on minor league contracts.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Agreed to terms with INF Hector Luna and OF Luis Martinez on minor league contracts.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES_Agreed to terms with INF Anderson Hernandez on a minor league contract.

W A S H I N G T O N NATIONALS_Claimed 3B Carlos Rivero off waivers from Philadelphia.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHICAGO BULLS_Agreed to terms with G Derrick Rose to a five-year contract extension.

DALLAS MAVERICKS_Signed F-C Sean Williams.

DETROIT PISTONS_Waived C Jake Voskuhl, G Brian Hamilton and G Walker Russell Jr. HOUSTON ROCKETS_Signed F Jeff Adrien.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS_Waived G Antonio Anderson, F-C Dwayne Jones, C Mike Tisdale and G Xavier Silas.

NEW JERSEY NETS_Re-signed F Kris Humphries to a one-year contract.

NEW YORK KNICKS_Claimed F Steve Novak off waivers from San Antonio.

SACRAMENTO KINGS_Waived F Lawrence Hill and G Adrian Oliver.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS_Waived G Mike Wilks and F Larry Owens.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL_suspended St. Louis WR Austin Pettis has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

ARIZONA CARDINALS_Placed LB Joey Porter on injured reserve. Signed LB Brandon Williams from the practice squad. Re-signed RB William Powell to the practice squad.

BALTIMORE RAVENS_Signed K Shayne Graham. Placed LB Chavis Williams on injured reserve.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS_Signed S Vincent Fuller.

HOCKEY National Hockey League C A R O L I N A HURRICANES_Recalled F Riley Nash from Charlotte (AHL). Placed F Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7.

C H I C A G O BLACKHAWKS_Recalled F Brandon Pirri from Rockford (AHL). Placed F Daniel Carcillo on injured reserve.

FLORIDA PANTHERS_Recalled RW Evgenii Dadonov and RW Michal Repik from San Antonio (AHL).

NEW YORK ISLANDERS_Recalled F Micheal Haley and G Anders Nilsson from Bridgeport (AHL). Placed F Brian Rolston on injured reserve.

PHOENIX COYOTES_Recalled G Justin Pogge from Portland (AHL).

COLLEGE HAWAII_Named Norm Chow football coach.

LOUISIANA TECH_Agreed to terms with football coach Sonny Dykes on a contract extension through the 2017 season.

OHIO STATE_Named Everett Withers co-defensive coordinator and assistant head football coach.

ST. JOHN'S (NY)_Announced freshman F Amir Garrett was academically eligible.

YALE_Announced the resignation of football coach Tom Williams, effective on Dec. 31.