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Cold shelter open for men St. Joseph’s House serves as location

BY MELODY VALLIEU Staff Writer vallieu@tdnpublishing.com

Lots to do in Steamboat If you think Ski Town USA is only about the skiing, think again.

Winter in Steamboat Springs can be a time to try everything from fly-fishing to hot-air ballooning to skinny dipping in a remote natural hot springs.

Want some indoor activities?

How about Pilates, knitting classes or throwing a bowl on a potter’s wheel. See Travel,

Shelter from the cold is once again available in Troy.

St. Joseph’s House, a shelter for men, is again taking those in need in for the cold winter nights, according to its director, Dick

TROY Steineman.

In prior years, Steineman said men were directed to area churches, but for the last two years, St. Joseph’s House has served as the single cold shelter location in Troy from December through February.

the house’s basement for the night.

Bedding is provided.

He said men are then asked to leave by 9 a.m., and are directed to First Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Those in need of a place to Walnut St., where a free breakfast stay can call the St. Joseph’s is offered to those in need each House at 335-5895 or go to morning.

207 E. Main St., Troy.

“Our goal in running the cold shelter is we don’t want anyone to Steineman said men may come freeze to death,” said Steineman, to St. Joseph’s House, 207 E. Main • See SHELTER on A2 St., at 9 p.m., shower and set up in

Night of fear, chaos

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Cruise ship runs aground Screens enliven rooms I caught screen fever at an early age.

I was just a little kid, playing at my friend’s house, when I happened into her dining room and spotted the most amazing floor screen standing behind the buffet. See Real Estate

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Stress in America:

School Resource Officer Kirt Wright from the Troy Police Department looks over features inside a 2007 Jeep Liberty while Troy Mayor Mike Beamish looks on Friday.

Learn how men and women handle stress differently. Plus, expert advice for relieving your stress. In USA Weekend, inside today.

Dealers D.A.R.E. to help

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BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com When they aren’t wheelin’ and dealin’ and putting drivers behind the wheel of a new car, four local car dealership owners are giving back to the community.

Four Troy car dealerships went the extra mile to help the Troy community, donating a 2007 Jeep Liberty to the Troy Police Department’s School Resource Officers and its D.A.R.E program.

Ron Erwin, Blake Arbogast, Joe Johnson and Jim Taylor handed the keys to Kirt Wright, a city of Troy school resource officer, to promote the school district’s D.A.R.E. program.

TROY “This will help keep the community aware of what we are doing in the school system,” Wright said. The 2007 Jeep Liberty will soon sport an American-themed logo “wrap” on the the vehicle that will be seen around town, in parades and in each school’s parking lot. The “wrap” on the Jeep also will list the businesses that helped with the purchase of the D.A.R.E. vehicle and will be completed in the spring.

“I’ll drive it from school to school and special events and it’s just a visual reminder to the community what we do in our

schools,” he said.

Wright said the D.A.R.E. program started in Troy around the mid- to late-1980s, and said the program graduates about 800 students each year.

Both Wright and the Troy Police Department’s Chris Madigan, Troy Junior High SRO, said the vehicle will help keep the D.A.R.E. program fresh in the community’s mind and in the minds of the students they serve every day.

“It’s really a positive impression for the kids,” Madigan said.

“We are constantly pushing students to make the right decisions and realize the effects on other

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PORTO SANTO STEFANO, Italy (AP) — The first course had just been served in the Costa Concordia’s dining room when the wine glasses, forks and plates of cuttlefish and mushrooms smashed to the ground. At the magic show in the theater, the trash cans tipped over and the theater curtains turned on their side.

Then the hallways turned upside down, and passengers crawled on bruised knees through the dark.

Others jumped alone into the cold Mediterranean Sea. The terrifying, chaotic escape from the luxury liner was straight out of a scene from “Titanic” for many of the 4,000-plus passengers and crew on the cruise ship, which ran aground off the Italian coast late Friday and flipped on its side with a 160-foot (50-meter) gash in its hull. At least three bodies had been recovered and divers searched the underwater belly of the boat for a few dozen more who remained unaccounted for. By late Saturday, the number of missing had dwindled to about 40.

The Friday the 13th grounding of the Concordia was one of the most dramatic cruise ship accidents in recent memory. It immediately raised a host of questions: Why did it hit a reef so close to the Tuscan island of Giglio? Did a power failure cause the crew to lose control? Did the captain under investigation on manslaughter allegations steer it in the wrong direction on purpose?

And why did crew members tell passengers they weren’t in danger

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something we could do that would be more personal and more valuable to illustrations were complet- our students.” ed by Troy For Troy City Schools’ The book features charstudents, the future begins High School acters named after the art teacher in third grade. district’s Philip Thanks to The Future elemenBegins Today’s grant from Matthews. tary school “This the Miami County buildings. book really Foundation, all Troy City For examgets the School third-grade stuple, the dents will receive a copy of kids startbook’s ing to a story and activity book teacher is to kick up the conversation think named “Mrs. about going to college and about college Heywood” and post-secondary other career options. and two stuoptions,” Zunke said. “We The story was written dents are named Kyle and met with (The Future Forest Hook.

by Forest Elementary Begins Today’s director) School Principal Alan Cheryl Cotner to find • See BOOK on A2 1 Zunke, and the book’s

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Forest Elementary School Principal Alan Zunke reads a Future Begins Today book with third-grade students, from left, Rayn Chamblin, Lydia Stucker, Matthew Bess and Noah Leach at the school Friday. Zunke wrote the story featured in the activity book that all third-grade students in the district will receive to help spark conversation about career choices.

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Cruise ship until the boast was listing perilously to the side?

The delay made lifeboat rescue eventually impossible for some of the passengers, some of whom jumped into the sea while others waited to be plucked to safety by helicopters. Some boats had to be cut down with an axe. “We had to scream at the controllers to release the boats from the side,� said Mike van Dijk, from Pretoria, South Africa. “It was a scramble, an absolute scramble.�

Van Dijk said the boat he was on on the upended port side got stuck along the ship’s wall as it came down. “It was a hell of a sound, the crunching,� he said.

Costa Crociera SpA, which is owned by the U.S.based cruise giant Carnival Corp., defended the actions

Steineman said while the cold shelters don’t officially have any financial backing, members of the Troy community have always stepped up to help with the St. Patrick Soup Kitchen and St. Joseph’s House. He said besides monetary donations, the cold shelter could use blankets, bed sheets and pillowcases, towels and washrags. “I love this community, we are really blessed to have people that care about

others,� he said. “It started with Mayor (Peter) Jenkins and has continued with Mayor (Michael) Beamish in making that a priority.�

Steineman said a place in from the cold can sometimes offer more than it appears. “When you are down and out ‌ sometimes all you can give people is hope,â€? he said. “And sometimes hope sustains people, even if they are sleeping in my basement.â€?

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Shelter • Continued from A1 who has advocated for those in need in the Troy area throughout his adult life. “Unfortunately, I still think there are people out there, outside.â€?

Steineman said he probably takes at least one call per day inquiring about someone needing a place to stay. He said they are averaging about three men per night, with four having stayed at the shelter

Thursday night. “I think that people are in trouble economically,�

Steineman said. “People are being evicted, sleeping on a friend’s couch and then being told they’ve been there too long. I know there were people still sleeping in their cars even last week.�

Steineman said if he gets a call for a family, or couple, he makes arrangements for them for a night, and they regroup in the morning to see what can be done to

help them in the future.

Steineman said he works closely with the Franklin House (a shelter for women and children in downtown Troy) staff in helping to find help for those in need. In difficult cases, Steineman said Franklin House Director Barb Holman will send a case manager to work with a man. “If they say they are out in the cold, I will make sure they come in one way or another,� he said.

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ball player and if that doesn’t work out, a professional Kyle and Forest walk football star,� Zunke said. down “Concord Lane� to “This is normal in the complete their spelling minds of young students, words and to hang out but we stress the imporafter school. One of the tance of a backup plan.� first spelling words is “colThe book also includes lege,� which sparks a con- the character of “Mr. versation about what colCookson� who works at the lege is and their future local bank, despite playing plans. for the Cleveland Zunke said the activity Cavaliers. book is a starting point for “It talks about Mr. students to think about Cookson and how he used what they would like to do to play for the pros but he and that not all students had a backup plan after his will grow up to play a pro- professional basketball fessional sport. career was done,� Zunke “The book even includes said. “I included the statisthe conversation of one of tic of how only eight out of the characters that wants 100,000 high school basketto be a professional basket- ball players have a five-

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year career to plant that seed of thinking ahead to other possibilities.�

Zunke said he was glad to help out with the book and sees the value in starting the conversation of career possibilities in young students. “I enjoyed helping out with this project and it was certainly valuable,� Zunke said.

The book was a community project, including the printing in the graphic arts class at the Upper Valley Career Center. Brandon Johnson, a senior and a student in the The Future Begins Today program, assisted with the printing of the book.

The book also includes forwards from the following community members: Ohio House of Representatives 79th District Rep. Richard N. Adams; city of Troy Mayor Michael L. Beamish; Troy City Schools Superintendent Eric Herman; Patricia Robinson, president of The Duke Foundation; Melissa Kleptz, executive director of The Troy Foundation; and Cheryl Stiefel-Francis, executive director of the Miami County Foundation.

For more information about the activity book and about The Future Begins Today program, visit www.TheFutureBegins Today.org.

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The luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia leans on its starboard side as seen from the Giglio harbor, after running aground off the tiny Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy, Saturday.The luxury cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, sending water pouring in through a 160-foot (50-meter) gash in the hull and forcing the evacuation of some 4,200 people from the listing vessel early Saturday, the Italian coast guard said. The number of dead and injured is not yet confirmed Coast Guard Cmdr.

Francesco Paolillo said.

of its crew and said it was cooperating with the investigation. Carnival Corp. issued a statement expressing sympathy that didn’t address the allegations of delayed evacuation.

The captain, Francesco Schettino, was detained for questioning by prosecutors, investigating him for suspected manslaughter, abandoning ship before all others, and causing a shipwreck, state TV and Sky TV said. Prosecutor Francesco Verusio was quoted by the ANSA news agency as saying Schettino deliberately chose a sea route that was too close to shore.

Schettino’s lawyer, Bruno Leporatti told the agency: “I’d like to say that several hundred people owed their life to the expertise that the commander of the Costa Concordia showed during the emergency.�

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He and his wife, Christine, had been visiting her family on Long Island over Christmas when he bought the winning ticket while shopping for dinner at a supermarket.

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St., Tipp City, will host a carry-in birthday supper beginning at 6 p.m. for birthdays being celebrated in January, February and March. Participants are asked to bring a favorite dish to share, either vegetable, salad or dessert.

Cake and paper products will be provided.

Civic agendas • The Concord Township Trustees will meet at the Concord Township Memorial Building, 1150 Horizon West Court, Troy.

• Pleasant Hill Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. in the township building, 210 W. Walnut St., Pleasant Hill.

• DOG SOCIAL: The Miami County Park District will have its monthly dog Community social from 1-3 p.m. at Hobart Urban Nature Calendar Preserve, 1400 Tyrone, off of Dorset Road, Troy. If CONTACT US your dog is nice and plays well with others, bring them to the park.

Participants can enter the Call Melody “Catch the Snowball Vallieu at Contest,” “Hide the Treat in 440-5265 to the Snow” and “Bury the Dog in the Snow list your free Competition.” Remember calendar owners are responsible for items.You their dogs and must cleanup after their pet. Meet at can send the entrance next to the your news by e-mail to parking lot. For more inforvallieu@tdnpublishing.com. mation, visit the park disWEDNESDAY trict’s website at www.miami countyparks.com.

• SPELLING BEE: The • VIEW FROM THE VISTA: Come disDistrict Spelling Bee for Bethel cover Brukner Nature Center’s vista bird Elementary and Junior High, Covington life, enjoy some refreshments and join Elementary and Middle School, Miami members of the BNC Bird Club from 2-4 County Christian Home Educators of p.m. and learn to identify BNC’s feathered Ohio, Miami East Elementary and Junior friends. The rose-breasted grosbeaks High, Milton-Union Elementary and have already been reported at feeders in Middle School and Newton Elementary Ohio this month. and Junior High students is set for 7 p.m.

• TURKEY SHOOT: A turkey shoot will at Newton Local School. The “snow date” be offered at the West Milton VFW No. is Jan. 25.

8211. Sign ups will be at 11 a.m. and • TEAM MEETING: The American shooting will begin at noon.

Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Miami • BREAKFAST OFFERED: The Post County will have a team meeting at 6:15 No. 88 Sons of AMVETS will serve an all- p.m. at Hobart Corp., 701 S. Ridge Ave., you-can-eat breakfast from 8:30-11:30 Troy. Teams can pick up and turn in forms a.m. Meals will be $6 each. from 5:45-6:15 p.m. Plans for upcoming • BREAKFAST OFFERED: The fundraisers such as the chili cook-off in American Legion Post No. 586, 377 N. 3rd January and the February Outback lunchSt, Tipp City, will offer an all-you-can-eat eon will be discussed. For more informafull breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Items tion about registering a team, contact will include eggs to order, toast, bacon, Dawn.Vanover@hobartcorp.com or sausage, home fries, sausage gravy and Debbie Weikert at (937) 332-7116. biscuits, waffles, pancakes, fruit and juice.

• KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis • SPEAKER SERIES: A Winter Club of Troy will meet from noon to 1 p.m.

Speaker Series, “Nature Photography in at the Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Namibia and Botswana,” with speaker Road, Troy. Lunch is $10. The Troy High John Dupps will be at 2:30 p.m. at School Show Choir will perform. For more Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood information, contact Kim Riber, vice presiRoad, Dayton. In 2011 John Dupps, local dent, at (937) 974-0410. wildlife photographer, joined a two-week • STORY TIME: The Milton-Union photo safari to Botswana.

Public Library will offer a “Cookies and Cocoa” story time at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 560 S. Main St., West Milton.

MONDAY • NATURE CLUB: A Homeschool • MLK EVENT: The annual holiday cel- Nature Club will meet from 2-4 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Bird watching will ebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin be the topic of the event. The cost is Luther King Jr. in Troy will begin at 9 a.m. with a symbolic march that will form in the $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.

Register by calling (937) 698-6493. southwest quadrant of the Public Square Civic agendas in downtown Troy, led by the Rev. Charles • The Elizabeth Township Trustees will Carnes. A memorial service, with the meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, theme “Living Harmoniously; with Dignity, 5710 Walnut Grove Road, Troy.

Grace, and Honor, will begin at 10 a.m.

• The Covington Board of Education where the march ends, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 130 S. Walnut St. will meet at 7 p.m. in the Covington Middle School for a regular board meetKeynote speaker will be the Rev. Howard ing.

Collier. The Miami County Community Choir will lead multiple choral selections.

The entire community is invited and encouraged to participate in the march and to attend the memorial service. This celebration promotes community unity and displays our respect for the history of Miami County and the United States of America.

• OFFICES CLOSED: City of Troy offices will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

However, city refuse collection and curbside recycling will be on schedule. Troy City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, at 7 p.m.

• CELEBRATE PEACE: All ages are invited to visit from 1-3 p.m. at the TroyMiami County Public Library for crafts as to recognize a day of peace in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No registration is needed.

• MEETING CHANGED: Habitat for Humanity of Miami County’s regular monthly board meeting has been changed due to Martin Luther King Day. Instead of meeting today, the board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 Girl Scouts of Western Ohio • ZUMBA CLASS: The A.B. Graham Memorial Center, 8025 E. U.S. Route 36, Conover, will offer a Zumba class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for six weeks. For more information, call (937) 368-3700.

TUESDAY • EXPLORATION HIKE: The Miami County Park District will have an Adult Nature Walking Club hike at 9 a.m. at Honey Creek Preserve, 4536 State Route 202, east of Tipp City. Join naturalists or a volunteer leader as they head out to explore nature. Walks are not strenuous or fast-paced. Walks are held the first Tuesday of every month. For more information, visit the park district’s website at www.miamicountyparks.com.

• CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: Those interested in the Civil War are invited to attend a meeting of the Stillwater Civil War Round Table at 7 p.m. Joe Bellas history teacher at Tippecanoe High school will start the talk on “Why we should be interested in the Civil War?” He and his students visited Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry and Antietam last year. Some of his high school students will give their impressions of these battlefield visits. So come and set down for an interesting look at these battlefields. The event is free.

• BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: American Legion Post No. 586, 377 N. 3rd

THURSDAY • SOCIETY MEETING: The Troy Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy. The meeting will feature a presentation by society vice president Michael Robinson titled “The Things We Hear: The Troy Historical Society Oral History Project.” Robinson will talk about the nearly 40 years of local resident interviews created by the society. He also will show a recent videotape interview with a local veteran. For more information, call the Troy Historical Society at 339-5900 or email tths@frontier.com.

• BOOK GROUP: The Milton-Union Public Library book club will meet at 7 p.m. at the library, 560 S. Main St., West Milton. The book “Little Bee,” by Chris Cleave will be discussed.

• LECTURE SERIES: The WACO Adult Lecture Series will continue will guest speaker Dan Patterson, aviation photographer, speaking at 7 p.m. at the WACO Air Museum, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy. Patterson will present “Wilbur Wright: A life of Consequence,” a prelude to an upcoming exhibit in Dayton about the life of Wilbur Wright and the celebration of his life. The lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the WACO Air Museum at 335-9226 or email lcdir@wacoairmuseum.org.

• ANNUAL MEETING: The Troy Recreation Association Inc. Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Rec, 11 N. Market St., downtown Troy.

• DISCOVERY WALK: A morning discovery walk for adults will be offered from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will guide walkers as they experience the seasonal changes taking place. Bring binoculars.

Civic agendas • The Newton Local School Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the media center at the school.

• The Lostcreek Township Board of Trustees meet at 7 p.m. at Lostcreek Township Building, Casstown.

FRIDAY • FRIDAY DINNER: 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.

Trustees elect officers

BY JOYELL NEVINS Ohio Community Media jnevins@tcnewsnet.com The Bethel Township Trustees are organized and ready for 2012 after a Tuesday business meeting.

Beth van Haaren was named president of the three-person board, with Cliff Wray as vice president.

Last year, Jerorme Hirt served as president, with van Haaren as vice.

Van Haaren also was appointed alternate to the Miami Valley Planning Commission. Hirt is the official representative.

Township Administrator Michael Gebhart also was appointed to the

BETHEL TWP. Commission, as a representative for the Technical Advisory Committee.

Hirt will serve as representative for the Miami County Council as well.

Wray was appointed as his alternate.

Wray, along with van Haaren, is also a representative to the Bethel Township Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund.

Bethel zoning committees received two new members Tuesday evening. Greg Schwieterman was appointed to the Zoning Commission until Dec. 31,

2016. Harold Douglas Gross will serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals until Dec. 31, 2016, as well.

The trustees appointed Director of Planning and Zoning Andrew Ehrhart to be the representative for the Honey Creek Watershed Association.

They also approved four volunteers for the fire department, pending official background checks. The new firefighters will be Roock, Shante Molly Fowler, Lucas Pyles and Christopher Hensley.

The next regular township meetingwill be 7 p.m.

Jan. 24. A workshop will be held prior to that at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 17.

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pany’s key strategic initiatives is to give back to the communities we serve. Our history of supTROY — MainSource porting communities like Bank Market President Troy and Piqua is subDiana Davis and Branch stantial, and we feel forManager Frank Stewart presented a $500 check to tunate that we are able to give back and help Habitat for Humanity of Miami County to support strengthen the community,” Davis said. its ongoing work to provide homes for low- to moderate-income families Trustees in Miami County. reorganize “With this generous LOSTCREEK TOWNgift from MainSource SHIP — The Lostcreek Bank, Habitat can help families realize the dream Township Board of Trustees held an organiof homeownership,” said zational meeting Jan. 5.

Mark Mabelitini, execuRichard Walker was tive director.

In 2012, Habitat plans elected president and Tom to build three new homes Kirk vice president.

Walter Pemberton is the and, for the first time, township fiscal officer. rehab an existing home.

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

— First Amendment, U.S. Constitution

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The New York Post on U.S.-Iranian relations: Just a few days ago, Iran publicly hailed the U.S. Navy’s timely rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held captive for 40 days by Somali pirates as “a humanitarian gesture.”

“We welcome this behavior,” a spokesman for Tehran’s foreign ministry said.

But what did Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government then actually do?

It sentenced an imprisoned American-Iranian to death on trumped-up espionage charges.

And then it announced that it has begun enriching uranium — a key step in developing nuclear weapons — at an underground facility.

The death sentence against 28-year-old Amir Mizraei Hekmati, a former military translator who’s been held since August, is the first imposed on a U.S. citizen since the 1979 Islamic revolution …

Whether the sentence ever will be carried out is an open question.

History suggests such things are more theater than threat.

Not so the Iranian bomb.

Indeed, the truly disturbing — though not unexpected — news is the confirmation by the International Atomic Energy Agency that Iran has switched on a uranium-processing plant tunneled deeply inside a mountain.

The European Union seems set to impose an oil embargo on Iran. Even without China on board, Tehran is hurting.

But not hurting enough to shelve its nuclear program.

D-Day for stronger action grows perilously closer each day.

The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is a good choice to head the nation’s new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but the manner of his appointment by President Barack Obama is so constitutionally and legally questionable that it could make it difficult for Cordray to do his job.

Obama installed Cordray as director using a “recess” appointment. Such appointments are constitutionally permissible when the Senate is not in session to confirm nominees. But the Senate was not in recess when Obama made the appointment.

Obama justified the move by arguing that the Senate session was a pro forma matter whose only purpose was to deny him the opportunity to make recess appointments. This is true. But it is a maneuver grounded in the Constitution. Congressional Republicans think Cordray is qualified, but they think the agency he heads should be subject to more oversight by Congress. They’ve refused to confirm Cordray’s nomination until changes are made in the agency.

One would expect Obama, as a former constitutional-law professor, to understand and respect constitutional limits. They are intended to prevent precisely the kind of power grab he made on Jan. 4. …

An agency set up to prevent abusive practices shouldn’t be set up using an abusive practice. And an honorable public servant such as Richard Cordray deserves better than to be used as a political pawn.

Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail on downsizing the U.S. military: In an unusual move, President Barack Obama visited the Pentagon recently to announce that he will pursue fundamental changes in the size and reach of the U.S. military.

The administration would shrink military spending by $487 billion over 10 years.

This would be in addition to $450 billion in cuts over the next decade that Congress agreed to in 2011.

Unless Congress acts, the military also could face $500 billion more in spending cuts a year from now.

Wasteful, inefficient and ineffective programs should be sweated out of defense just as they are rooted out of every other federal bureaucracy.

But what the president proposes sounds like more a different level of capacity to respond to threats to the nation’s security. …

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the military still would be able to respond to multiple threats simultaneously … But he went on to say that “the Army and Marine Corps will no longer be sized to support the largescale, long-term stability operations that dominated military priorities … over the past decade.”

THEY SAID IT “In my career and now at Troy, I have been able to come to work in jobs that I love to do, work with great people and get a chance to help kids.

I have met many of the staff and students here at Troy and have enjoyed working with them.”

— New Troy City Schools Director of Curriculum Michael Moore “Playing basketball at UD has not only given me a great education, but neat opportunities like this to give back to the community.

I’m so excited to see Ryan out there on Saturday, he’s a great kid.”

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Internet blacking out in protest of SOPA Troy Large sections of the Internet will go dark Wednesday in an attempt to wake people up to an Orwellian nightmare that could very likely become all too real.

If people don’t wake up and it does become a reality, they may as well get used to living without the Internet.

At least that’s the government’s hope.

Once again, Congress is hearing a potential law that will ruin the Internet landscape as we know it, using copyright infringement as nothing more than an excuse in yet another attempt to take control of the last true bastion of free speech and independent business left.

With support from nearly every major traditional media company — the movie and music industries and all of the major TV networks — SOPA would give the government the right to block access to any website that is even suspected of hosting any kind of copyright-protected material in a number of ways. And even though late Friday the bill’s author removed one of those provisions, it just isn’t good enough.

Censorship is still censorship.

Never heard of SOPA, you say?

Not a surprise. With all of the major

Josh Brown Sunday Columnist TV networks backing it, they’ve been sure not to cover it at all in the hopes that Congress could get it passed before American citizens could find out about it (much like with the equally horrific NDAA, which recently was signed into law).

For major media companies, it’s about “fighting piracy” — which isn’t nearly the problem that they want you to believe. To put it in an easy-to-understand analogy, this would be like getting rid of an annoying ant hill in your back yard … by dropping enough nuclear bombs on it to destroy the entire world three times over.

In reality, it’s just Big Business trying to stomp out the little guy — and some of those independent businesses are taking a stand.

Video game news site Destructoid, social news site Reddit and independent game developer Red 5 Studios will be shutting down all activities on Wednesday in protest of SOPA as an attempt to raise awareness, as will the monumentally successful independent game “Minecraft.”

“The hastily written bill — which lobbyists and their pocketed senators are trying to rush into law — has drawn huge amounts of criticism from ISPs, tech pundits, and Internet experts across America,” Destructoid’s Jim Sterling said in a post that announced the official company stance. “If approved, it will allow corporations to effectively censor the Internet, forcing websites to shut down over copyrighted content, regardless of the context.”

Destructoid is even in the process of changing its domain’s host, GoDaddy.com, part of a massive GoDaddy boycott in response to its support of SOPA. Another potential protester that could draw more attention than any other is Wikipedia. So to all you high school students out there, don’t count on doing any research online on Wednesday. In a perfect world, Google, Facebook and

Twitter — all in opposition to the bill — would also join the protest, but we’ll see.

To sum up: every traditional media company wants to give the government the right to shut down the Internet simply because they don’t want to have to rethink their outdated business models — and they’re using their money to make sure it passes before the people that it would affect realize what happened — while every tech company known to man is in direct opposition because they actually understand the Internet and what the horrible law would mean to it.

I’m calling on everyone to join in the protest Wednesday. Take the next couple of days to inform yourself on the law, contact your congressperson and tell them to either vote down the law or prepare to be voted out of their spot, then avoid all contact with the Internet on Wednesday.

Might as well get used to it if Big Business and Big Government get their way.

TDN Sports Editor Josh Brown appears Sundays. When the tech people tell you to leave the Internet alone, you listen.

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Women take interest in guns TOLEDO (AP) — Deborah Pierce enjoys living alone.

There are no kids to clean up after and no one else to cook for.

“I’m OK with living alone,” said Pierce, 52. “But other people worry about my safety.”

A growing number of violent crimes, including robberies and home invasions, has the Toledo woman considering some extra protection.

“There’s been so many shootings in Toledo that it’s unnerving,” said Pierce, a glass inspector. “If I ever have an intruder, I want them to know I mean business.”

That’s why she’s learning to shoot a gun.

While firearms have been more commonly associated with men, an increasing number of women are showing an interest in owning and using guns. From mothers protecting their families to young professionals who live alone, to women in their 60s, it’s a trend that’s catching on.

Concealed-carry course instructors say they’ve seen a steady increase in the number of women getting concealed carry permits.

“The percentage of women carrying guns is increasing faster than that of men,” said George Benore, owner and instructor at the Institute of Firearms Training in Sylvania. The institute offers courses in gun safety and handling guns properly.

“In the past two years, enrollment for women has increased 20 to 30 percent.”

Nationally, the percentage of women who report having a gun in their home or elsewhere on their property is 43 percent, up from 33 percent in 2009 and 36 percent in 2010, according to an annual Gallup Crime Survey conducted in October. The poll showed that 23 percent of women reported owning a gun, up from 13 percent in 2005.

In Ohio, residents are

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Denise Quinn, left, of Whitehouse, watches as Lauren Wolfe of Whitehouse, loads her gun during Ladies Night at Cleland’s Outdoor World, in Toledo. Cleland’s is a place where many women show up to learn how to handle and shoot guns.

Lauren Wolfe of Whitehouse shoots during Ladies Night at Cleland’s Outdoor World in Toledo. required to take 12 hours of gun safety training to obtain a concealed carry permit. Increasingly, local women are taking the courses, getting permits, and regularly packing heat.

Debbie Pratt recently attended Ladies Night at Cleland’s Outdoor World to take a course on gun safety and practice shooting at the range. She got her concealed carry permit last year after her home was broken into and is preparing to buy her first gun.

“After that I didn’t feel safe living alone,” said Pratt, 53, of Toledo. “I’m here for some practice, so I can decide what I want to buy.”

While safety may be the initial attraction, many women are finding they enjoy that sense of power and security that comes with handling a firearm.

“It’s empowering,” Pratt said. “A lot of women, like me, don’t have a husband or significant other. We have to protect ourselves.”

Experts say women are flocking to gun training classes, packing pistols, and having fun at target ranges.

Cleland’s has been hosting Ladies Night for more than a decade.

“I like to shoot and I figured a lot of other ladies like to shoot,” said Theresa Cleland, who owns Cleland’s Outdoor World with her husband, Gary.

“Some ladies don’t like to shoot with men around.

This is a time for women to come in, learn about gun safety, and get some practice.”

Over the years, attendance at Ladies Night has steadily increased. The event, held the first Wednesday of every month, has drawn as many as two dozen women.

The two-hour event combines instruction and target practice. The 30 minutes of instruction focuses on gun safety, what it takes to shoot a gun, and trigger control.

“We really stress safety,” said Cleland. “The worse thing in the world is if you shoot yourself or someone you didn’t want to shoot.”

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BARBARA KAY CRESS WEST MILTON — Barbara (Bobbie) Kay Cress, 55, of West Milton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Aug. 2, 1956, in Wellston, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Bryan; her mother, Helen Marie (Kisor) Busick; and a brother, Paul Bryan.

She is survived by her beloved husband, John Lynn Cress; sons and daughters-in-law, Jared and Holly Cress of Laura, Justin and Adrienne Cress of West Milton, and Jonathan and Erin Cress of Laura; three grandchildren; a brother, David Busick of Liberty Center, Ohio; and a sister, Kathy Kaskorsak of South Vienna, Ohio.

She was a 1974 graduate of Milton-Union, was a member of Hoffman

United Methodist Church and started working at Bob Evans in 1985 and later was general manager and worked at many of the local locations including Troy, Englewood, Sidney and Piqua. She loved to work and shop.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Hoffman United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St., West Milton, with Pastor Justin Williams officiating.

Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, West Milton.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St., West Milton.

If so desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH, 45373.

ADA MAE JOHNSTON PIQUA — Ada Mae Johnston, 85, of Piqua, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2011, in Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

She was born in Everett, Mass., on April 17, 1926, the daughter of Raymond T. Lavoine Sr. and Athalia Mae (Chute) Lavoine.

She was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge in Hopewell, Va. She was a member of the DAV Women’s Auxiliary No. 98 of Troy and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to quilt and sew.

She is survived by her children, son and daughter-in-law David and Rosemary Johnston of Fredricksburg, Va., daughter-in-law Hallie Johnston of Casa Grande, Ariz., and daughter Debra Johnston

Scott of Troy; 10 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Thomas Johnston Sr., son John Thomas Johnston Jr., and two brothers, Raymond T. Lavoine Jr., and Albert McNamara.

A gathering of family and friends will be conducted from 4-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Blessing Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Drive, Tipp City.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the funeral home with Bishop Cartwright officiating.

Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.

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Mayor Mike Beamish, Joe Johnson of Joe Johnson Chevrolet, Director of Public Service and Safety for the City of Troy Patrick Titterington, DARE/School Resource Officer Kirt Wright, Ron Erwin of Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Jim Taylor of Troy Ford, DARE/School Resource Officer Chris Madigan, Blake Arbogast of Dave Arbogast Buick GMC Vans & RVs, Troy Police Chief Charles Phelps were on hand as keys were presented to DARE Officers of the Troy Police Department Friday.

Taylor, former Gov. Ted Strickland and others, The Columbus Dispatch reported Saturday.

Democratic state Rep. Matt Lundy of Elyria had asked the auditor’s office to investigate how the aircraft were used, after the newspaper analyzed records and raised questions about Taylor’s use of state aircraft.

Johnson said. “The community will see it out at the schools and I’m glad we could do it. We all work together and support our community in things like this in town.”

“We’re just glad Troy Ford was able to help out a good cause,” said Jim Taylor, owner of Troy Ford.

“Troy Ford and all the dealers work hard together and this is just another example we were able to help out. We do so much in the community, whether it’s sponsorships for teams and sports, but this is the

first time to help with the D.A.R.E. program and we were glad to do it.”

Blake Arbogast, representing Dave Arbogast GMC, Buick, Pontiac, said its dealership was more than happy to help.

“This is extremely important to the community,” Arbogast said.

“Anything we can do to contribute to the D.A.R.E. program is worthwhile. My kids are going to be part of the program when they go to school so I know how important this program is to the community.”

BROOKLYN (AP) — Dozens of personal checks from former U.S. presidents, authors and other famous people, including one written by President Abraham Lincoln the day before he was assassinated, are part of a collection that has been rediscovered by an Ohio bank and is being displayed to the public.

A total of 70 checks have been stored in a vault at Huntington Bank’s Columbus headquarters since 1983 after Huntington acquired the check collection when it took over Cleveland’s Union Commerce Bank. A Union Commerce president had developed the check collection, said Huntington spokeswoman Maureen Brown told The Associated Press.

The list of notable check-signers includes inventor Thomas Edison, composer George Gershwin and authors such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens

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“It’s a good cause and a good program and we wanted to help out the students,” Erwin said. Erwin enlisted the help from Troy’s new car dealerships, albeit competitors, but all friends.

“We put our heads together and found this vehicle and we all pitched in to help out here,” Erwin said.

Joe Johnson, owner of Joe Johnson Chevrolet, said he was glad to help out the Troy Police Department and the city of Troy.

“I think it’s a great thing for the community to see,”

Auditor to review state plane use COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s auditor plans to review whether government leaders have properly used state aircraft for public business in the past two years.

A spokeswoman for Auditor Dave Yost said his office will look at how the planes were used by Gov. John Kasich, Lt. Gov. Mary

OBITUARIES

• John ‘Jack’ Murty VANDALIA — John “Jack” Murty, 58, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton.

Arrangements are pending at the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton.

• Jason A. Strunk PIQUA — Jason A. Strunk, 30, of Piqua, died Thursday at his residence.

Private funeral services for the family will be held at their convenience at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

• Continued from A1 people and on their community.”

“This is a great reminder for kids and to the community of what D.A.R.E. is all about,” Wright said.

Teaching students the dangers of bad choices isn’t the only focus of the School Resource Officer, said Wright and Madigan.

“It’s letting them see us in a positive light,” Madigan said. “We are there in the schools helping them out with whatever problem they have, if it’s at school or at home.”

Madigan said the vehicle serves as a visual reminder that local law enforcement is there to help out in the community.

Madigan said the elementary-level D.A.R.E. graduates eventually filter up to become students he teaches in health classes at the junior high.

“They remember a lot from the program in the elementary and when I have them in eighth grade, they are dealing with a whole new set of situations before they reach high school,” Madigan said.

“The earlier we start the conversation, the better it is the older they get.”

Ron Erwin, owner of Erwin Chrysler Jeep and Dodge, said when the idea came from Wright to help the department, he was more than willing to go that extra mile.

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and Ernest Hemingway.

Huntington officials decided last year to start publicly displaying some of the checks after an employee looking through the collection was struck by their historical significance and suggested that they really needed to be shared with everyone, Brown said.

Abraham Lincoln’s check was written on April 13, 1865, the day before he was shot by John Wilkes Booth. The check for $800 was written to “self” and drawn on the First National Bank of Washington, D.C., according to an appraisal done for the bank by Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati.

That check was reportedly used to get cash to pay debts incurred by Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, “who apparently was a shopper,” Brown said.

A special collection librarian at Cleveland State University sees the checks as quite a find.

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Apple juice made in America? Think again Big chunk of U.S. food comes from far-off places NEW YORK (AP) — Which food revelation was more shocking this week?

Did it blow you away that low levels of a fungicide that isn’t approved in the U.S. were discovered in some orange juice sold here?

Yawn. Or was it the news that Brazil, where the fungicide-laced juice originated, produces a good portion of the orange pulpy stuff we drink? Gasp!

While the former may have sent prices for orange juice for delivery in March down 5.3 percent earlier this week, the latter came as a bombshell to some “Buy American� supporters. But that’s not the only surprise lurking in government data about where the food we eat comes from.

Overall, America’s insatiable desire to chomp on overseas food has been growing. About 16.8 percent of the food that we eat is imported from other countries, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, up from 11.3 percent two decades ago. Here are some other facts: Not all juices are treated the same. About 99 percent of the grapefruit juice we drink is produced on American soil, while about a quarter of the orange juice is imported; more than 40 percent of that is from Brazil.

About half of the fresh

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In this Feb. 27, 2008, file photo, a Vietnamese woman works at a fish market in Nha Trang, Vietnam. It might have surprised you to learn in recent news that Brazil tops Florida as the world’s largest orange juice producer. You probably also didn’t know most of our apple juice comes from China. What about the fact that 85 percent of the fish Americans eat is imported, too? fruit we eat comes from elsewhere. That’s more than double the amount in 1975.

Some 86 percent of the shrimp, salmon, tilapia and other fish and shellfish we eat comes from other countries. That’s up from about 56 percent in 1990.

Better communication (thank you, Internet) and transportation (thank you, faster planes) play a role in all the food importing. And in many cases, it’s just become much cheaper to pay for shipping food from distant countries, where wages

are often lower and expensive environmental rules often laxer than in the U.S. Our expanding population and bellies also has made feeding people cheaply more important. The U.S. has about 309 million residents, as of the 2010 U.S. Census. In 1990, that number was about 249 million.

There’s also a shift in our food psychology.

New Americans those who have immigrated from Latin America and other countries want the foods that they enjoyed back home. Not to

mention that Americans in general have come to expect that they should be able to buy blueberries, spinach and other things even when they’re not in season in the U.S. “This is about the expectation that we’re going to have raspberries when it’s snowing in Ithaca,� said Marion Nestle, a food studies professor at New York University.

Of course, the U.S. government still has high standards when it comes to dining on vittles that were cre-

ated elsewhere.

For instance, while 85 percent of the apple juice we drink is imported, only about 7 percent of the apples we eat are. Andy Jerardo, an economist at the USDA, says that’s because the juice often comes from China, which produces apples that are inferior for snacking but good for drinking.

And we still get the majority of American dinner staples like wine, red meat and veggies from within the U.S. The U.S. is more inclined to import foods that can be easily stored and won’t spoil quickly. For example, 44 percent of the dry peas and lentils Americans consume are imported.

Also, we’re much less likely to import foods that we already grow a lot of here. Indeed, only about 1 percent of the sweet potatoes we eat which grow plentifully in states like California and North Carolina come from outside the nation’s borders. And basically all of our cranberries are from U.S. places like Massachusetts and Oregon.

But stuff like fruit and fish can be a little trickier to gauge.

The USDA’s Kristy Plattner says the percentage of imported fruit has grown because we’re eating more tropical fruits. That’s a result of two things: More Americans have ties to Latino cultures and as a nation, we’re becoming more adventurous eaters.

So, even though we consume fewer apples than we

did 30 years ago (about 15.4 pounds per person in the 2010-11 season, down from 19.2 pounds in 1980-81), we eat more mangos (about 2.2 pounds, up from about onefourth of 1 pound). We also chow on more limes, lemons, kiwi, papayas and avocados.

Fish importing has risen for another reason. The U.S. isn’t building its aquaculture industry, or fish farms, as aggressively as some other countries.

Fish farms supply about half the world’s seafood demand, including about half of U.S. imports, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. But in the U.S., our seafood farms meet less than 10 percent of the country’s demand for seafood.

Lorenzo Juarez, deputy director of the NOAA’s aquaculture office, says the U.S. has stricter environmental and safety standards for its farms. But that’s not to say that the NOAA is opposed to U.S. fish farms.

In fact, the agency sees them as the best way to feed an expanding country, especially in light of USDA recommendations that Americans should expand their seafood intake. “The amount of fish that can be had sustainably from the wild fisheries is set,�

Juarez said. “If we need to increase per-capita consumption, the only way this can happen is through aquaculture.�

In other words, there are only so many fish in the sea.

Energy experts tapping into volcano Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this summer to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a green energy sector that has yet to live up to its promise.

They hope the water comes back to the surface

fast enough and hot enough to create cheap, clean electricity that isn’t dependent on sunny skies or stiff breezes without shaking the earth and rattling the nerves of nearby residents.

Renewable energy has been held back by cheap natural gas, weak demand for power and waning political concern over global warming. Efforts to use the earth’s heat to generate

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Even so, the federal government, Google and other investors are interested enough to bet $43 million on the Oregon project. They are helping AltaRock Energy, Inc. of Seattle and Davenport Newberry Holdings LLC of Stamford, Conn., demonstrate whether the next level in geothermal power development can work on the flanks of Newberrry Volcano, located about 20 miles south of Bend, Ore. “We know the heat is there,� said Susan Petty, president of AltaRock. “The big issue is can we circulate enough water through the system to make it economic.�

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Most of those areas have been exploited. The new frontier is places with hot rocks, but no cracks in the rocks or water to deliver the steam.

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Fears persist that cracking rock deep underground through hydroshearing can also lead to damaging quakes. EGS has other problems. It is hard to create a reservoir big enough to run a commercial power plant.

Progress has been slow.

Two small plants are online in France and Germany. A third in downtown Basel, Switzerland, was shut down over earthquake complaints. A project in Australia has had drilling problems.

A new international protocol is coming out at the end of this month that urges EGS developers to keep projects out of urban areas, the so-called “sanity test,� said Ernie Majer, a seismologist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. It also urges developers to be upfront with local residents so they know exactly what is going on.

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• BASKETBALL: Tickets are now available in the Troy High School athletics department office for the Trojans’ Flyin’ to the Hoop against Hamilton Southeastern High School (Ind.) at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Fairmont High School’s Trent Arena. General admission tickets at a price of $12 are good for all day on Saturday, featuring six games of national, regional and local talent. Student tickets are $6.

• BASKETBALL: The Miami East boys basketball team will be playing Fairmont High School in the Flyin’ to the Hoop tournament at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Fairmont’s Trent Arena.

Presale tickets are available in the Miami East athletic office during school hours. The price for students is $6 and is $12 for adults. All tickets at the door, if available, will be $12. Presale tickets are good for Sunday only.

• BASKETBALL: The Tippecanoe Red Devil basketball program is having its annual “Chicken Dinner” Jan. 21 at the high school.Tickets are available from any player grades 7 through varsity. Tickets are $7, and dinner is catered

by Hickory River Smokehouse. Later that night, at halftime of the varsity game against Greenon, the1967 district champion team will be recognized.This team went 21-3, which was the most wins by a Red Devil team until 2006.

• BASKETBALL: The Knights of Columbus will host a free throw contest at 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at the St. Patrick Parish Center at 420. E. Water St. in Troy. All boys and girls age 10-14 as of Jan. 1 are eligible. Please bring proof of age. Call Joe Hartzell at 615-0069 with any questions.

• WRESTLING: Tippecanoe High School wrestling will host its annual spaghetti dinner at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the high school — with the youth wrestling club competing against Vandalia and Covington at 6 p.m..

Admission is $2, and the dinner is $6 — but admission is free with purchase of a dinner. Tickets can be purchased either from a high school wrestler or coach or at the door.

• BASEBALL: Tippecanoe High School is hosting the U.S. Baseball Academy camp beginning Feb. 5 for six consecutive Sundays for grades 1-12.

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Bethel dominant in 65-41 victory

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Boys Basketball Miami East at Fairmont (11:30 a.m.)

Girls Basketball Troy at Centerville (5 p.m.)

Hockey Troy at Normandy (9:40 a.m.)

Chiller North championship (TBA) Swimming Troy, Tippecanoe, Miami East, Piqua, Lehman at Southwest Classic (TBA)

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XENIA — The Bethel Bees left no doubt early on.

Bethel (8-2) jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter and held Xenia Christian to 13 first-half points Saturday night on the road, playing its reserves for most of the second half in a 65-41 victory.

Gus Schwieterman scored 16 points to lead the way, Patrick

Bain and Kyle Hamlin each added 10 and Dusty Elsass scored nine.

The Ambassadors scored 21 fourth-quarter points to make the final more respectable after the Bees led 49-20 after three quarters.

Bethel returns to Cross County Conference play Friday against Ansonia.

Bethel — 65 Bain 5-0-10, Hurst 2-1-5, Hamlin 33-10, Zimmerman 0-2-2, Bowman 0-2-2, Schwieterman 8-0-16, Elsass 3-2-9, James 2-2-6, Wills 1-3-5. Totals: 24-1565.

XC — 41 Holloway 1-3-5, Martin 2-0-5, Stout 1-1-3, Kieinger 8-1-21, L. Dean 1-0-3, E. Dean 0-2-2, Thompson 0-2-2. Totals: 139-41.

Score By Quarters Bethel ............................20 37 49 65 XC....................................8 13 20 41 3-point goals: Bethel — Hamlin,

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Trojans roll past Springfield, 10-0 Troy snapped its three-game skid Saturday.

And in a big way.

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Youth served Troy’s Zelnik qualifies for finals in two events Staff Reports Youth was served for the Troy Trojans Saturday at the Southwest District Classic — a massive swim meet that takes place over eight different sites around the state.

Freshman Michelle Zelnick qualified for the finals in two events on Saturday night from the Trotwood preliminary site as the Trojans performed well without some key swimmers.

“To swim in the finals here in two events as a freshman, that’s a fantastic honor for her,” Troy coach Chris Morgan said of Zelnick. “For her to compete like that at this level at her age is amazing.”

Zelnick swam a second-best site time of 1:00.85 in the 100 back in the prelims then finished eighth overall in the finals with a 1:02.96. She also entered the night seeded fifth in the 400 IM and finished sixth in 4:38.87.

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Troy’s Tyler Miller looks to make a pass around Hamilton Southeastern’s Zack Irvin during the Flyin’ to the Hoop Tournament Saturday at Trent Arena in Kettering.

Out of magic Trojans handled by Hamilton SE at Flyin’ to the Hoop

BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@tdnpublishing.com After a one-handed dunk on the first half-court set of the game, it was clear what kind of day it would be.

But when a blown alley-oop dunk led to a 3-pointer — by the player that originally threw up the alley oop — the Troy Trojans knew they weren’t going to get a single break.

Hamilton Southeastern

(Ind.) — ESPN’s No. 44-ranked team in the country — had on display it’s three Division I college recruits Saturday during the Flyin’ to the Hoop tournament at Fairmont High School’s Trent Arena, rarely missing from the floor and stuffing it Troy’s Zach Martinez wrestles away a loose ball from a

Ohio State standout Jared Sullinger blames himself for the fifthranked Buckeyes’ most recent loss.

“There were times in the Illinois game where I just kind of took a break on the defensive end instead of the offensive end and it cost us,” Sullinger said, referring to a 79-74 setback on Tuesday. “Honestly, I was one of those people who played hard when they wanted to. I have to stop that.”

Bradford 49, Madison 45 BRADFORD — Bradford outscored Madison 23-8 in the third quarter Saturday night, riding that momentum to its first victory of the season in a 4945 win.

Eric Swabb led the way with 21 points and Alan Yount added

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Buckeyes face off against Hoosiers

Elsass. Xenia Christian — Martin, Kiesinger 4.

Records: Bethel 8-2.

Hamilton Southeastern player during the Flyin’ to the Hoop ■ See TROJANS on A9 Tournament Saturday at Trent Arena in Kettering.

TROTWOOD Colleen Powers also returned for the finals in the JV 50 breaststroke, finishing fifth overall in 33.74 seconds.

Also in the prelims, the Troy girls 200 free team of Zelnick, Powers, Meredith Orozco and Reagan Dutton was third (1:47.53), as was the 400 free relay team of Zelnick, Powers, Lindsey Orozco and Angela Dennison (4:36.2). Powers was third in the 50 free (26.34 seconds), Lindsey Orozco was fifth in the 100 fly (1:13.11) and 10th in the 200 free (2:22.95) and Meredith Orozco was second in the 500 free (6:18.51).

For Troy’s boys, the 200 free relay team of Will Evans, Peter Mengos, Mason Riemer and Matt Roetter was third (1:37.76) and the 400 free team of Riemer, Evans, Max Goodall and Tommy Jackson was fourth (4:10.06).

Evans was first in the 200 free (1:55.67), Riemer was second in the 50 free (22.93 seconds), Goodall was fourth in the 200 breast (2:40.68), Joel Evans was fourth in the 500 free (5:59.11) and Jackson was fifth in the 100 back (1:03.95) and sixth in the 100 fly (1:01.88).

“I was most impressed with our young swimmers,” Morgan said. “A lot of them really came through today. I saw a lot of

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■ National Football League

“The Catch” relived Smith to Davis TD seals 49ers victory SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — What a way to celebrate the 30year anniversary of “The Catch.”

Joe Montana to Dwight Clark then.

Alex Smith to Vernon Davis now.

Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and resurgent San Francisco capitalized on five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff victory

Saturday.

“This is huge for us,” Davis said. “It’s history, legendary, anything you can describe.”

Smith ran for a 28-yard TD with 2:11 left and threw another scoring pass to Davis in the first quarter. Coach Jim Harbaugh’s NFC West champions (14-3) proved that a hard-hitting, stingy defense can still win in AP PHOTO the modern, wide-open NFL by San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) scores on a holding off one of league’s most 14-yard touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints strong safe-

ty Roman Harper (41) during the fourth quarter Saturday in San ■ See NFL on A8 Francisco.

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Brees completed a 66yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham with 1:37 left and the Saints seemed poised to rally from an early 17-point deficit when Smith and Davis delivered once more. It was a wild backand-forth finish featuring an impressive passing duel over the waning moments.

Their highlight show came in the opposite end zone from where Clark caught a stretched-out 6yard pass from Montana on Jan. 10, 1982. Saturday’s game-winner by a leaping Davis who plowed over a defender as he landed came

in the same end zone where Steve Young hit Terrell Owens for a winning TD with 3 seconds left in a 3027 wild-card win over the Packers in the 1999 playoffs. T.O.’s grab became known as “The Catch II.” How about this one?

“You’ve got to call it the grab,” Davis said of his play.

“We were down. I had to make it happen to take my teammates where we want to go.”

San Francisco triumphed in its first playoff game in nine years and will move on to face the New York Giants or defending champion Green Bay Packers, who play Sunday.

A win by the Giants would give the 49ers the home field.

The 49ers pulled off another last-second win in a season full of them and on a day former coach George Seifert served as honorary captain for the coin toss.

San Francisco came from behind for five victories during the regular season, four on the road.

Davis, who wept on the sideline afterward days after saying he was overwhelmed early by Harbaugh’s thick playbook, finished with seven catches for 180 yards. It was the most yards receiving by a tight end in a playoff game.

He averaged 25.7 yards per catch.

Brees came up big down the stretch just as he did throughout a record-setting season, also hitting Darren Sproles for a 44-yard TD with 4:02 remaining one of Sproles’ 15 catches for 119 yards.

“It stings right now because of the expectation level that we had coming into this tournament and understanding that if we win here we’re into the NFC championship game and anything can happen,” Brees said. “That’s tough.

Tough to swallow at this point.”

The 49ers also showed

that defense can still dominate in the days of big passers like Brees.

With Donte Whitner bringing the bruising hits and Dashon Goldson, Patrick Willis and their defensive mates pressuring Brees and forcing turnovers from every angle, surprising San Francisco is a win away from returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since capturing the proud franchise’s fifth championship after the 1994 season.

Brees, whose team was coming off consecutive 600yard games, completed 40 of 63 passes for 462 yards and four touchdowns and was

sacked three times. He also threw two interceptions, his first in the postseason in five years, and New Orleans (14-4) fell short again in its quest to get back to the Super Bowl after winning it all two years ago. The Saints are still searching for the first postseason road victory in franchise history after falling to 0-5.

Patriots 45, Broncos 10 FOXBORO — Tom Brady threw 363 yards and six touchdowns, Rob Gronkowski caught three touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots rolled the Denver Broncos 45-10.

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■ College Basketball

Rematch for the ages

No. 3 Tar Heels drilled by FSU

No. 5 OSU ready for second shot at No. 7 Indiana COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State standout Jared Sullinger blames himself for the fifth-ranked Buckeyes’ most recent loss.

“There were times in the Illinois game where I just kind of took a break on the defensive end instead of the offensive end and it cost us,” Sullinger said, referring to a 79-74 setback on Tuesday. “Honestly, I was one of those people who played hard when they wanted to. I have to stop that.”

Sullinger promises to recommit himself and make up for that lapse when the Buckeyes host No. 7 Indiana in a big rematch on Sunday.

“Coach (Thad) Matta always talks about how we have another gear, where we can take our games to the next level,” the 6-foot-9 All-American forward said. “I guess our coaches, they feel like I’m the best player so they feel like if I take my effort and leadership to a whole other level, everybody else is going to follow me.”

There is no question that Ohio State’s first option on offense and last line of defense is Sullinger.

If he slacks off even a little, which is seldom the case, it resonates through the team.

So Sullinger a playful, happy kid on and off the court has taken steps to show he’s tired of losing.

This week he’s become, if not the bad cop, at least more stern and workmanlike.

“I’m always out there laughing and having fun (in practice),” forward Deshaun Thomas said.

“Seeing our best player taking it serious, it just motivates me to go hard.

We all feed off of him. We look to him out there. He’s a big target.”

Point guard Aaron Craft and Sullinger both spoke out after the Illini loss about the Buckeyes’ lack of aggressiveness and unwillingness to help teammates.

Of course, all of this must seem like much ado about nothing to other

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Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger (0) and Nebraska's Christopher Niemann (14) battle for a rebound during the second half Jan. 3 in Columbus. teams. After all, Ohio State (15-3, 3-2) has won the last two Big Ten titles, is perennially among the top 10 teams in the rankings and is an annual threat to go deep in the NCAA tournament.

Still, three road losses in their last 10 games Kansas, Indiana and Illinois have clearly rankled the Buckeyes, who are not used to being pushed around, particularly in conference play.

“I haven’t lost like this in I don’t know how long,” Sullinger said. “So it’s like every time I lose around the third or fourth game it’s around the end of the season so I really didn’t know how to handle it.”

The Buckeyes know they have to get better, particularly on Sunday against the Hoosiers (15-2, 3-2), who beat Ohio State 74-70 on New Year’s Eve. Adding to their concerns, shooting guard

William Buford has been in a shooting slump and Thomas, due in large part to early foul trouble, had an awful game in the first meeting at Assembly Hall.

The Hoosiers have some worries of their own.

They are coming off a 7774 home loss to Minnesota on Thursday night.

“Both teams will be coming in with an edge, both coming off tough losses this past week,” Indiana guard Matt Roth said.

“Both teams will make adjustments based on the game two weeks ago.”

Indiana coach Tom Crean doesn’t believe there’s time in a hectic season to dwell on the previous game, or even the last meeting between teams.

“Every game is different whether you played each other two weeks ago or two months ago,” he said.

If there’s one thing

that’s clear in the Big Ten this year, it’s that there are several good teams but a great one has yet to emerge. Ohio State, No. 6 Michigan State, Indiana and No. 13 Michigan all have had some big wins and deflating losses.

Minnesota and Iowa have pulled off some stunning upsets.

So there are a lot of teams looking to build some momentum.

Matta was asked if his team was at a crossroads.

“I don’t think I would call it a crossroads,” he said. “You don’t ever want to lose a basketball game.

With that said, we’ve got to continue to find ways to play better, to play more consistent. You view the Big Ten right now, you just look across the board and sort of scratch your head, like, there’s a lot of us that might be in crossroads games five games into the Big Ten.”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Deividas Dulkys scored a career-high 32 points and Michael Snaer added 17 as Florida State stunned No. 3 North Carolina 90-57 on Saturday, handing the Tar Heels their worst loss under coach Roy Williams.

The Seminoles (11-6, 21 Atlantic Coast Conference) started the second half on a 30-8 run to take a 66-36 lead en route to handing North Carolina its most lopsided conference loss since a 96-56 defeat against Maryland in 2003.

No. 1 Syracuse 78, Providence 55 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dion Waiters had 12 points, seven coming during a decisive first-half run, Scoop Jardine added 10 points and nine assists, as Syracuse beat undermanned Providence.

No. 2 Kentucky 65, Tennessee 62 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Darius Miller made two free throws and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist added another in the final 20 seconds to help Kentucky hold off Tennessee.

NO. 4 Baylor 106, Oklahoma St. 65 WACO, Texas — Perry Jones III had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Baylor made a season-high 15 3pointers to beat Oklahoma State and remain undefeated.

Northwestern 81, No. 6 Mich. St. 74 EVANSTON, Ill. — John Shurna scored 22 points to help Northwestern end Michigan State’s win streak at 15.

No. 9 Missouri 84, Texas 73 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Phil Pressey had 18 points, including seven straight to get Missouri out of trouble in the second half, and 10 assists to lead the Tigers over Texas.

No. 10 Kansas 82, Iowa St. 73 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyshawn Taylor scored 22 of his career-high 28 points after halftime, and Kansas used a game-changing second-half run to knock off Iowa State.

No. 22 SDSU 69, No. 12 UNLV 67 SAN DIEGO — Jamaal

Franklin made an off-balance layup with threetenths of a second left to give San Diego State over UNLV in a thrilling Mountain West Conference opener.

Iowa 75, No. 13 Michigan 59 IOWA CITY, Iowa — Matt Gatens scored 19 points and Iowa used balanced offense and stout defense to beat Michigan.

No. 14 Louisville 76, DePaul 59 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Russ Smith scored 25 points, Chris Smith added 20 and Louisville beat DePaul despite not having leading scorer Kyle Kuric.

No. 15 Murray St. 82, Tenn. Tech 74 MURRAY, Ky. — Donte Poole scored a career-high 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead unbeaten Murray State over Tennessee Tech.

No. 17 UConn 67, Notre Dame 53 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Shabazz Napier scored 16 points, and freshman Andre Drummond had 10 points and 13 rebounds to help UConn snap Notre Dame’s 29-game home winning streak.

Alex Oriakhi added 12 points for the Huskies (143, 4-2 Big East), who played without freshman guard Ryan Boatright who is being held out by Connecticut while the NCAA investigates eligibility matters that predate his enrollment at the school.

Oklahoma 82, No. 18 Kansas St. 73 NORMAN, Okla. — Andrew Fitzgerald scored 21 points to lead four players in double figures and Oklahoma beat K-State for its first Big 12 win under coach Lon Kruger.

No. 20 Miss. St. 56, Alabama 52 STARKVILLE, Miss. — Arnett Moultrie had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and Mississippi State rallied in the final minutes to beat Alabama.

No. 25 Marquette 62, Pittsburgh 57 MILWAUKEE — Darius Johnson-Odom scored 18 points and Jae Crowder added 15 to help Marquette send Pittsburgh to its sixth straight loss.

■ Games of Interest

Kavanaugh, Dayton take down LaSalle, 79-75 DAYTON (AP) — Matt Kavanaugh scored a career-high 23 points and Dayton held off La Salle 7975 Saturday night to move back into a tie for first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference and snap the Explorers’ six-game winning streak.

The Flyers (13-5, 3-1), coming off an 81-73 loss to St. Bonaventure, are tied with Massachusetts and Xavier atop the league standings.

Dayton never trailed and led by 12 with 2:39 remaining. La Salle (13-5, 2-1), which came in having

won 11 of its past 12, then used a 13-4 run in the next 59 seconds, capped by a Ramon Galloway 3-pointer, to cut the deficit to three at 78-75.

Neither team scored again until Josh Parker’s free throw with 2 seconds left.

Cincinnati 82, Villanova 78 CINCINNATI — Dion Dixon scored 22 points in a fire-away offense, and Cincinnati overcame Maalik Wayns’ 39-point performance Saturday, rallying for an 82-78 victory over Villanova.

The Bearcats (14-4, 4-1 Big East) took the ball inside down the stretch, converting a pair of threepoint plays to take the lead for good with 5 minutes left.

Xavier 77, St. Bonaventure 64 CINCINNATI — Mark Lyons scored 21 points including four 3-pointers and Xavier won its third straight game, beating St. Bonaventure 77-64 on Saturday.

Tu Holloway finished with 12 points and Jeff Robinson scored a seasonhigh 13 for the Musketeers

(12-5, 3-1 Atlantic 10).

Xavier has won 42 consecutive games at home against Atlantic 10 opponents and is 11-0 versus the Bonnies since 2002.

W. Michigan 74, Toledo 52 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Flenard Whitfield scored 19 points and Matt Stainbrook had a double-double to lead Western Michigan past Toledo 74-52 on Saturday.

Whitfield hit 8 of 11 shots and Stainbrook had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Broncos (8-9, 2-1 Mid-American), who won their second in a row.

Austin Richie added 10 points, and Mike Douglas grabbed 10 rebounds.

Julius Brown scored 17 and Rian Pearson 11 for the Rockets (8-9, 0-3) who dropped their third straight.

Kent State 92, Bowling Green 87 KENT — Justin Greene scored 23 points and Michael Porrini added 19 to lead Kent State to a 92-87 win over Bowling Green on Saturday night.

Randal Holt finished with 17 points and Chris Evans had 14 for the Golden Flashes (12-4, 2-1

Mid-American Conference), who have won two straight games. Carlton Guyton had 10 assists.

Akron 68, Ohio 63 AKRON — Zeke Marshall scored 17 points to lead Akron in a 68-63 win over Ohio on Saturday, tying a season high with the Zips’ fourth consecutive win.

Miami (OH) 52, Buffalo 51 OXFORD — Brian Sullivan scored 17 points and Miami (Ohio) held on to beat Buffalo 52-51 on Saturday.

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Roundup ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 12 for the Railroaders (1-9).

Bradford faces Twin Valley South Friday.

Lima Bath 69, Lehman 60 LIMA — Lima Bath held Lehman’s Alex Baker in check for the most part Saturday, holding off the Cavaliers in a 69-60 victory.

Solomon King-White led the Cavs (6-6) with 21 points, while Baker scored 11.

Lehman takes on Sidney Saturday.

• Girls Tecumseh 68, Tippecanoe 65 NEW CARLISLE — Tippecanoe couldn’t ride the momentum from its upset of Kenton Ridge earlier in the week as Tecumseh (9-2, 5-1 Central Buckeye Conference

Kenton Trail Division) got revenge for a loss to the Red Devils earlier this season in a 68-65 win.

With the win, Tecumseh is now tied with the Devils (7-6, 5-1) atop the division.

Erica Comer led Tippecanoe with 23 points, Ellise Sharpe added 16 and CC Alvarez had a big game with 13.

Megan Christmann scored 21 for Tecumseh, while Bianca Quisenberry chipped in 18.

Tippecanoe faces Bellefontaine Saturday.

Tippecanoe — 65 Alvarez 5-0-13, Comer 9-3-23, Nelson 1-0-3, Printz 2-0-4, Sharpe 5-6-16, Zellers 1-0-2.

Totals: 23-13-65.

Tecumseh — 68 Christmann 10-1-21, Davis 71-15, Frappier 1-2-4, Henry 1-1-3, Mougey 1-0-2, Quisenberry 5-618, Vlasic 2-1-5. Totals: 27-12-68.

Score By Quarters Tipp ....................17 23 41 65

Tec ......................17 24 49 68 3-point goals: Tippecanoe — Alvarez 3, Comer 2, Nelson.

Tecumseh — Quisenberry 2.

Records: Tippecanoe 7-6, 51. Tecumseh 9-2, 5-1.

Newton 52, Bradford 42 OT PLEASANT HILL — When Newton and Bradford went to overtime on Saturday, the Indians defense kicked into high gear, not allowing the Rail Roaders’ to score a point in OT, holding on for a 52-42 in Cross County Conference play.

“We got a few steals and we made some shots to get ahead (in overtime),” Newton coach Ken Ford said. “It’s always nice to get a good start in OT, it puts you in the drivers seat.”

Newton was led by Ayrn Doseck and Marina Snipes, who each scored 12 points.

Andee Welbaum added 11

for the Indians. Alisha Patty led Bradford with 12.

Newton (8-5, 5-4 CCC) plays at Carlisle on Tuesday, while Bradford (58, 3-5 CCC) plays against Russia on Monday.

Bradford — 42 Broughman 3-1-8, Barga 1-03, Dunlevy 3-3-9, Miller 2-2-7, A. Patty 5-2-12, H. Patty 1-0-3.

Totals: 15-9-42.

Newton — 52 Doseck 5-2-12, Hignite 1-0-3, King 4-1-9, Snipes 3-6-12, Thompson 1-3-5, Welbaum 4-311. Totals: 18-15-52.

Score By Quarters Bradford .......16 19 30 42 42 Newton ...........9 23 30 42 52 3-point goals: Bradford — H. Patty, Miller, Broughman.

Newton — Hignite.

Records: Bradford 5-8, 3-5.

Newton 8-5, 5-4.

TC North 52, Bethel 12 BRANDT — Bethel lost to Tri-County North 52-12 in Cross County Conference play on

Saturday.

Krista Burchett paced the Bees with five points.

Bethel (0-14, 0-6 CCC) play Twin Valley South on Thursday.

TC North — 52 Cruse 1-0-2, Johnson 7-4-18, Morrow 1-0-2, Mullins 5-0-12, Schriever 4-1-10, Simpson 0-1-1, C. Whitaker 1-0-3, K. Whitaker 12-4. Totals: 20-8-52.

Bethel — 12 Burchett 2-0-5, Cripps 0-0-0, Koger 0-1-1, Mongraaz 2-0-4, Weinert 1-0-2. Totals: 5-1-12.

Score By Quarters TCN....................18 24 41 52 Bethel...................5 10 10 12 3-point goals: TCN — Mullins 2, Schriever, C. Whitaker.

Bethel — Burchett.

Records: TCN 10-5. Bethel 014.

National Trail 37, Covington 25 COVINGTON — Covington couldn’t get its offense going against National Trail Saturday, falling 37-25 to National

Trail in Cross County Conference play.

Shelby Kihm led the Buccaneers (6-5, 4-3) with 16 points and Julianna Simon added six.

Covington takes on TriCounty North Thursday.

Beavercreek 69, Piqua 18 PIQUA — The schedule maker did the Piqua no favors with back-to-back games against Springboro and Beavercreek.

As a result, Piqua failed to reach the 20-point mark for the second straight game in a 69-18 loss to Beavercreek on Saturday at Garbry Gymnasium.

Kelsey Deal had five points and Maddie Hilleary added five points and four rebounds for the Lady Indians.

Piqua will host Xenia on Wednesday.

■ Boys Basketball

■ Hockey

Trojans

Trojans destroy Springfield, 10-0

■ CONTINUED FROM A7 back in when they did in a 93-54 victory over Troy.

Gary Harris — a senior Michigan State signee — led all scorers with 26 points for the Royals, hitting four 3s and dunking five times in increasingly more flashy ways. Zak Irvin, a junior committed to Michigan, hit five of the team’s 15 3-pointers and added 24 points and Jacoby Bledsoe, a senior undecided between Eastern Michigan and Western Kentucky, scored 16 points and dished out four assists — including a pair of successful alley oops.

“They’re a great ballclub.

There’s a reason why they’re one of the top teams in Indiana,” Troy coach Tim Miller said. “They’ve got kids going to Michigan, Michigan State, Western Kentucky — they’re a very talented ballclub. You might see one player like that on a team, but not three on the same team.”

Troy (8-3), which defeated a talented Lee High School team 67-61 in the tournament last season with a number of clutch plays late, got a stiffer challenge this season — and simply ran out of Flyin’ to the Hoop magic.

Still, the Trojans leave the tournament with the same record as last season at this point — only this time they’re 5-0 in their Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division instead of 3-2 a year ago.

“We had a very good win here last year,” Miller said.

“The element of competition was greatly heightened this year, and we accept that challenge. We didn’t come here to hide from anybody.

This just wasn’t the outcome we envisioned for ourselves.

“Our legs looked like we played a hard game last night, which we did against our rival, Piqua. It’s hard to come back the next day after a game like last night’s.”

The Royals, however, looked rested, ready — and simply couldn’t miss.

Staff Reports Troy snapped its threegame skid Saturday.

And in a big way.

The Trojans (13-7-1) put an early end to Saturday’s game against Springfield at the Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament at Chiller North in Columbus, shutting down the opposition and winning via mercy rule, 10-0.

Clay Terrill and Logan Tiderington both had hat tricks and Nick Usserman and Brandon Beaty each scored two goals as Troy outshot Springfield 52-7 — and forced the game to be stopped with 10:32 to play after its 10th goal.

“We played a very, very good game,” Troy coach Larrell Walters said. “In every possible way, we dominated. It was a great out-

COLUMBUS ing. We moved the puck well, and our defense was very aggressive.”

Terrill, Usserman, Will Schober and Ian Ward each had two assists, while Drew Morgan, Tiderington, Austin Erisman, Grayson Loerke, Sean Clawson and Andrew Stang each had one. Eric Wright stopped all seven shots he faced for the shutout.

Springfield committed four penalties, and the Trojans were a perfect 4 for 4 on the power play — while not committing any penalties themselves. Troy also won 39 of the 48 faceoffs in the game.

Troy faces Normandy at 9:40 this morning in an effort to reach the tournament’s title game, which will be held later in the day.

■ Swimming STAFF PHOTO/COLIN FOSTER

Troy’s Zack Rohr goes up for a basket during the Flyin’ to the Hoop Tournament Saturday at Trent Arena in Kettering.

Hamilton hit five 3-pointers in the first quarter and forced nine Trojan turnovers, building a 19-4 lead that turned into a 30-8 edge after one. And in the second quarter, Bledsoe hit Irvin for an alley-oop jam that made it 36-18 — then on the next possession, he threw one up for Harris.

Harris missed the dunk, only to have the ball bounce out of the rim and straight back to Bledsoe — who buried a 3 and left the Troy faithful to do nothing but shake their heads.

Bledsoe and Harris hooked up on an alley oop a few possessions later, then Harris had a steal and reverse 360 dunk to punctuate a 53-25 first half.

“They just shot lights out, and the times they did miss it seemed like they got the offensive rebound and put it right back in,” Miller said.

“They shot 60-some percent from the field in the first half, and it couldn’t have been much different in the second.

“But our guys never gave up. They continued to fight and look for each other.”

Cody May — who had a double-double in last year’s Flyin’ to the Hoop win — had another with 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Troy, while Zach Martinez added 15 points and three assists. Seth Lucas chipped in nine points and four assists, Zack Rohr scored eight points and had four rebounds and Tyler Miller scored five.

“It was a good experience for the kids to come down here and play in this kind of venue,” Miller said. “Now we get back to work and do the things we’ve got to do to finish off the second half of the season. That’s our mindset

right now.”

Troy hosts Centerville — which lost 45-42 to the No. 9 team in Indiana, Cathedral, right before Troy played — Tuesday.

Hamilton SE — 93 Paul Furlin 1-0-2, Zak Irvin 83-24, Zach Taylor 0-0-0, Jacoby Bledsoe 6-1-16, Eric Davidson 2-04, Ross Risley 0-0-0, Alex Dall 2-04, Tyler Duffy 2-0-6, Tyler Jenkins 1-0-3, Gary Harris 10-2-26, David Calhoun 2-0-4, Jordan Reeves 1-02, Nick Wethington 1-0-2, Wade Treager 0-0-0. Totals: 36-6-93.

Troy — 54 Zach Martinez 6-3-15, Devon Alexander 0-0-0, Seth Lucas 3-2-9, Cody May 6-0-15, Nick Wagner 00-0, Dylan Cascaden 1-0-2, Tyler Miller 2-0-5, Jordan Price 0-0-0, Zack Rohr 4-0-8, Dre Hudson 0-00, Quentin Vaughan 0-0-0, Zack Miller 0-0-0. Totals: 23-5-54.

Score By Quarters HSE.......................30 53 78 93 Troy.........................8 25 42 54 3-point goals: Hamilton SE — Irvin 5, Bledsoe 3, Duffy 2, Jenkins, Harris 4. Troy — Lucas, May 3, T. Miller.

Records: Troy 8-3.

Swimming ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 improvement in starts and turns. They’re getting the hang of it.”

Tippecanoe’s Brett Mackenzie has had the hang of it for years now.

The three-time state qualifying Red Devil senior won the 200 breast in 2:12.38 and the 400 IM in 4:00.57 to lead the Devil boys during the prelims.

The 200 free relay team of Mackenzie, Callum Empson, Jack Gaskins and Grant Koch was second (1:34.81) and the same team was second in the 400 free relay (3:58.18).

Empson was also third in the 200 free (1:58.56) and fourth in the 100 back (1:02.15) and Gaskins was fourth in the 50 free (24.28 seconds).

Tippecanoe’s girls relay teams also swept second place during the

prelims. The team of Augusta Grescowle, Lauren Subler, Kirsten Bell and Bailey Cahill was second in the 200 free relay (1:46.96) and the 400 free relay (4:25.82).

Cahill, a freshman, was also first in the 100 fly (1:03.11), Subler was fourth in the 50 free (26.85 seconds) and fifth in the 200 breast (2:45.08), Grescowle was ninth in the 100 back (1:10.92) and Heidi Layman was ninth in the 200 free (2:22.6).

Troy Christian’s Gabriella Fulton was second in the 400 IM (5:27.62) and fourth in the 200 breast (2:44.95), while Zane Fulton was seventh in the 200 breast (2:48.41) and ninth in the 50 breast (33.96 seconds).

Swimming continues today.

■ National Hockey League

Sharks edge Jackets COLUMBUS (AP) — Patrick Marleau has played 1,076 games in the NHL, yet he still gets a charge out of seeing a puck on the end of his stick and an almost vacant net.

Marleau scored off a rebound with 2:57 left to lead San Jose to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, extending the Sharks’ point streak to eight games.

“You dream of those, that’s for sure,” he said of his game-winner.

Ryan Clowe also had a goal for the Sharks, who are 6-0-1 in the new year and 6-0-2 in their last eight games. Thomas Greiss had 25 saves to beat the Blue Jackets for the second time in his only two starts since Dec. 3. He also defeated Columbus by the same score in San Jose on

Jan. 5.

But about all anyone wanted to talk about in the Sharks’ dressing room was a vicious shoulder-to-head hit by the Blue Jackets’ Dane Byers on San Jose’s Andrew Desjardins 3 minutes into the second period.

A groggy Desjardins had to be helped to the dressing room. Brad Winchester jumped to Desjardins’ defense and fought Byers, who was handed a match penalty.

Desjardins did not return to the ice, but later said he was feeling better.

“I feel for Dezzie,” coach Todd McLellan said. “He’s really starting to fit in and play real well for our team.

He’s getting more penaltykill time and is a very competitive guy. To see him get hit like that, that’s exactly what we want to eliminate from the game exactly.”

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FOOTBALL National Football League Playoff Glance All Times EST Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 Sunday, Jan. 8 New York 24, Atlanta 2 Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 San Francisco 36, New Orleans 32 Denver at New England, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 22 TBD Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu NFC vs. AFC Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis College Football FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST 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)

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB W L Philadelphia 9 3 .750 — 6 6 .500 3 New York Boston 4 7 .364 4½ 4 9 .308 5½ Toronto New Jersey 3 9 .250 6 Southeast Division Pct GB W L 8 3 .727 — Orlando 9 4 .692 — Atlanta Miami 8 4 .667 ½ Charlotte 3 10 .231 6 1 11 .083 7½ Washington Central Division Pct GB W L 12 2 .857 — Chicago 9 3 .750 2 Indiana 5 6 .455 5½ Cleveland Milwaukee 4 7 .364 6½ 3 9 .250 8 Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB W L 8 4 .667 — San Antonio 7 5 .583 1 Dallas 4 6 .400 3 Memphis 4 7 .364 3½ Houston New Orleans 3 8 .273 4½ Northwest Division Pct GB W L Oklahoma City 11 2 .846 — 8 4 .667 2½ Denver 7 4 .636 3 Portland 6 4 .600 3½ Utah 4 8 .333 6½ Minnesota Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 9 4 .692 — 5 3 .625 1½ L.A. Clippers 4 7 .364 4 Phoenix 4 8 .333 4½ Sacramento 3 8 .273 5 Golden State Friday's Games Detroit 98, Charlotte 81 Indiana 95, Toronto 90 Philadelphia 120, Washington 89 Houston 103, Sacramento 89 Minnesota 87, New Orleans 80 Chicago 88, Boston 79 Dallas 102, Milwaukee 76 San Antonio 99, Portland 83 New Jersey 110, Phoenix 103 L.A. Lakers 97, Cleveland 92 Denver 117, Miami 104 Saturday's Games Atlanta 93, Minnesota 91 Charlotte 112, Golden State 100 Indiana 97, Boston 83 Philadelphia 103, Washington 90 Chicago 77, Toronto 64 Oklahoma City 104, New York 92 Portland at Houston, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m.

New Jersey at Utah, 9 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 9 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday's Games Golden State at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 9 p.m.

Monday's Games Chicago at Memphis, 1 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Charlotte, 2 p.m.

Houston at Washington, 2 p.m.

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 3 p.m.

New Jersey at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

Toronto at Atlanta, 4 p.m.

Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Boston, 8 p.m.

Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday's College Basketball Scores EAST Albany (NY) 76, Maine 75 American U. 67, Holy Cross 54 Army 75, Navy 62 Bentley 64, St. Rose 60 Boston College 61, Virginia Tech 59 Boston U. 61, Stony Brook 55 Brooklyn 77, Hunter 64 Bucknell 79, Lafayette 65 Cortland St. 82, New Paltz 55 Dartmouth 83, Longwood 67 Duquesne 78, Rhode Island 71 Edinboro 92, Lock Haven 70 Farmingdale 66, Russell Sage 51 Hartwick 87, Utica 81 Harvard 69, George Washington 48 Hobart 73, St. Lawrence 56 Keuka 82, Gallaudet 66 LIU 106, Monmouth (NJ) 86 Lebanon Valley 71, Alvernia 64 Lehigh 78, Colgate 56 Manhattan 72, Siena 53 Millersville 89, West Chester 83 Montclair St. 72, Rutgers-Camden 53 Mount St. Mary's 64, Bryant 60 Muhlenberg 79, Gettysburg 70 NJIT 95, Cobleskill 57 Nazareth 89, Elmira 36 New Hampshire 72, Vermont 65 Northeastern 64, William & Mary 50 Penn 64, Cornell 52 Princeton 62, Columbia 58 Richard Stockton 55, NJ City 48

Robert Morris 70, Sacred Heart 67 S. New Hampshire 65, New Haven 59 Scranton 67, Merchant Marine 55 St. Francis (NY) 62, Fairleigh Dickinson 51 St. Francis (Pa.) 74, Quinnipiac 71 Staten Island 70, Baruch 69 Susquehanna 77, Goucher 74< Syracuse 78, Providence 55 UMass 71, Saint Joseph's 62 Ursinus 63, McDaniel 51 VCU 68, Delaware 55 Wagner 67, CCSU 58 Washington (Md.) 78, Franklin & Marshall 74 West Virginia 84, Rutgers 60 William Paterson 67, Kean 56 Wilmington (Del.) 73, Holy Family 66 Yale 68, Brown 64 MIDWEST Adrian 78, Olivet 49 Akron 68, Ohio 63 Ashland 96, Ohio Dominican 86 Augsburg 65, St. Mary's (Minn.) 61 Augustana (SD) 63, Wayne (Neb.) 49 Aurora 65, Maranatha Baptist 52 Bemidji St. 100, Concordia (St.P.) 77 Briar Cliff 71, Nebraska-Omaha 69 Carroll (Wis.) 109, Grinnell 106 Cent. Missouri 64, Missouri Western 48 Cincinnati 82, Villanova 78 Concordia (Wis.) 82, Milwaukee Engineering 61 Cornerstone 101, Concordia (Mich.)

80 Davenport 66, Aquinas 61 Dayton 79, La Salle 75 E. Michigan 51, Ball St. 48 Edgewood 61, Rockford 60 Ferris St. 74, Northwood (Mich.) 69 Green Bay 57, Wright St. 56 Gustavus 86, Macalester 70 Hamline 77, Bethel (Minn.) 71 Hope 88, Kalamazoo 67 Huntington 59, Taylor 47 Ill.-Chicago 58, Loyola of Chicago 51 Indiana Tech 69, Siena Heights 61 Indiana-East 101, St. Louis Pharmacy 71 Iowa 75, Michigan 59 Kansas 82, Iowa St. 73 Kent St. 92, Bowling Green 87 Lake Forest 67, Beloit 62 Lakeland 97, Northland Baptist 67 Lawrence 67, Monmouth (Ill.) 63 Lourdes 70, Michigan-Dearborn 67 Madonna 75, Northwestern Ohio 69 Marian (Wis.) 67, Benedictine (Ill.) 64 Marquette 62, Pittsburgh 57 Miami (Ohio) 52, Buffalo 51 Minn. St.-Mankato 78, Mary 73 Minn.-Morris 85, Crown (Minn.) 74 Missouri 84, Texas 73 Mount Marty 69, Doane 66 N. Illinois 74, Cent. Michigan 66 N. Michigan 63, Lake Superior St. 55 NW Missouri St. 78, SW Baptist 55 Northwestern 81, Michigan St. 74 Oakland 96, IPFW 86 Oral Roberts 81, IUPUI 71 Quincy 68, Wis.-Parkside 59 Ripon 82, Illinois College 72 Saginaw Valley St. 77, Michigan Tech 71 Spring Arbor 60, Goshen 48 St. Cloud St. 83, Minn. Duluth 54 St. Norbert 60, Knox 58 St. Olaf 82, St. John's (Minn.) 77, OT St. Scholastica 69, Martin Luther 61 St. Thomas (Minn.) 76, Concordia (Moor.) 62 Tiffin 71, Lake Erie 66 Trine 70, Albion 54 UConn 67, Notre Dame 53 Upper Iowa 61, Minn.-Crookston 48 Viterbo 60, Grand View 58, OT W. Michigan 74, Toledo 52 Washburn 67, Emporia St. 48 Wayne (Mich.) 76, Findlay 73 Winona St. 76, Minn. St.-Moorhead 63 Wis.-River Falls 88, Wis.-Eau Claire 76 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 64, Wis.-La Crosse 59 Wis.-Stout 69, Wis.-Oshkosh 55 Wis.-Whitewater 80, Wis.-Superior 58 Xavier 77, St. Bonaventure 64 SOUTH Alabama St. 53, Alabama A&M 50 Alice Lloyd 75, Brescia 72 Auburn 69, Mississippi 68, 2OT Barton 80, Erskine 70 Bethune-Cookman 82, SC State 76 Bowie St. 75, St. Augustine's 71 Campbell 74, Gardner-Webb 68 Campbellsville 69, St. Catharine 53 Cent. Arkansas 77, Northwestern St. 73 Christian Brothers 69, West Georgia 49 Christopher Newport 107, Ferrum 79 Coastal Carolina 81, Presbyterian 63 Coll. of Charleston 63, Elon 44 Coppin St. 83, Hampton 66 Cumberland (Tenn.) 70, Trevecca Nazarene 62 Cumberlands 78, Shawnee St. 65 Davidson 83, Appalachian St. 79 Drexel 79, UNC Wilmington 57 Drury 83, N. Kentucky 72 ETSU 72, Jacksonville 58 Embry-Riddle 61, Webber 59 Florida 79, South Carolina 65 Florida Gulf Coast 84, Lipscomb 80, OT Florida St. 90, North Carolina 57 Furman 58, W. Carolina 55 George Mason 89, James Madison 83 Georgia College 69, SC-Aiken 64 Georgia St. 57, Towson 42 Greensboro 96, Shenandoah 73 Guilford 79, E. Mennonite 73 Hampden-Sydney 82, Bridgewater (Va.) 69 Kentucky 65, Tennessee 62 Lindsey Wilson 79, Georgetown (Ky.) 78 Louisville 76, DePaul 59 Loyola NO 85, New Orleans 79 MVSU 85, Alcorn St. 66 Marshall 65, UCF 64 Md.-Eastern Shore 63, Delaware St. 60, OT Middle Tennessee 67, FAU 54 Mississippi St. 56, Alabama 52 Montevallo 77, Lander 67 Morehead St. 57, E. Kentucky 54 Mount Olive 72, Lees-McRae 60 Mount Vernon Nazarene 63, Marian, Ind. 60 Murray St. 82, Tennessee Tech 74 NC A&T 70, Howard 65 NC State 76, Wake Forest 40 Norfolk St. 90, Morgan St. 89, 2OT North Texas 68, Louisiana-Monroe 55 Old Dominion 69, Hofstra 61 Prairie View 72, Jackson St. 66 Randolph-Macon 78, Emory & Henry 58 Richmond 76, Temple 65 Rollins 56, St. Leo 53, OT SC-Upstate 69, North Florida 62 Saint Louis 68, Charlotte 67 Sam Houston St. 75, Nicholls St. 65 Samford 81, Chattanooga 70 Savannah St. 69, Florida A&M 58 Southern Miss. 59, UAB 55 Tenn. Wesleyan 82, Milligan 75 Texas Southern 61, Grambling St. 57 Transylvania 60, Rose-Hulman 46 Tulsa 70, East Carolina 67 Tusculum 70, Catawba 69

SCOREBOARD

Scores AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Joburg Open, final round, at Johannesburg (same-day tape) 7 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Sony Open, final round, at Honolulu MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 4:30 p.m. CBS — Indiana at Ohio St. 7 p.m. FSN — Washington St. at Washington 9 p.m. FSN — UCLA at Southern Cal MOTORSPORTS 1:30 a.m. NBCSP — Dakar Rally, final stage, Pisco to Lima, Peru (delayed tape) NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. ESPN — Phoenix at San Antonio NFL FOOTBALL 1 p.m. CBS — AFC Divisional Playoffs, Houston at Baltimore 4:30 p.m. FOX — NFC Divisional Playoffs, New York Giants at Green Bay NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NBCSP — N.Y. Rangers at Montreal PREP FOOTBALL 4 p.m. ESPN — Brewster (N.H.) vs. Tilton School (N.H.), at Springfield, Mass.

TENNIS 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 12:30 p.m. FSN — Kansas at Missouri 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Temple at Dayton 2:30 p.m. FSN — Baylor at Texas 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Michigan St. 4:30 p.m. FSN — California at Utah UNC Asheville 86, High Point 79 UNC Greensboro 67, The Citadel 66 Union (Tenn.) 84, Freed-Hardeman 83 Va. Lynchburg 62, Asbury 58 Va. Wesleyan 75, Roanoke 59 Vanderbilt 77, Georgia 66 Winthrop 64, Liberty 61, OT Wofford 88, Georgia Southern 63 Young Harris 87, North Georgia 85 SOUTHWEST Baylor 106, Oklahoma St. 65 Oklahoma 82, Kansas St. 73 Southern U. 69, Ark.-Pine Bluff 68 Texas A&M 67, Texas Tech 54 Texas St. 82, McNeese St. 73 Texas-Arlington 91, Lamar 82 UTSA 59, Stephen F. Austin 52 FAR WEST Air Force 74, Boise St. 59 Long Beach St. 76, Pacific 66 N. Colorado 71, E. Washington 70 New Mexico 72, Wyoming 62 Oregon 59, Arizona 57 San Diego St. 69, UNLV 67 San Francisco 78, Pepperdine 63 Stanford 84, Colorado 64 Saturday's Scores Boys Basketball Arlington 51, Convoy Crestview 46 Bellevue 52, Castalia Margaretta 43 Botkins 79, Rockford Parkway 27 Bowling Green 66, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 61, OT Bradford 49, Middletown Madison 45 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 50, Cle. Rhodes 37 Camden Preble Shawnee 78, New Paris National Trail 55 Canal Winchester 75, Cols. Hamilton Twp. 40 Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 43, Baltimore Liberty Union 42 Carlisle 64, Lewisburg Tri-County N. 53 Cin. NW 64, Cin. Anderson 54 Cle. E.Tech 59, Cuyahoga Hts. 53, OT Cle. Hay 72, Solon 53 Cle. JFK 68, E. Cle. Shaw 58 Cle. St. Ignatius 73, Lorain 60 Cols. Brookhaven 64, Westerville S. 47 Cols. St. Charles 60, Cols. Franklin Hts. 33 Cols. Watterson 54, Cols. East 48 Cory-Rawson 54, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 52 Day. Belmont 47, Cin. Riverview East 40 Day. Jefferson 79, Yellow Springs 45 Day. Temple Christian 43, Hamilton New Miami 40 DeGraff Riverside 47, Ansonia 36 Delphos St. John's 50, Lima Shawnee 38 E. Liverpool 47, Oak Glen, W.Va. 40 Edgerton 67, Gorham Fayette 51 Elida 60, Archbold 37 Fairfield 66, Lockland 44 Ft. Loramie 38, Minster 35 Gahanna Cols. Academy 54, Granville 51 Galion 72, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 58 Greenfield McClain 49, Chillicothe Unioto 39 Haviland Wayne Trace 73, Delphos Jefferson 42 Jackson Center 51, New Knoxville 32 Kalida 52, Defiance Tinora 39 Lakewood St. Edward 54, Tol. Cent.

Cath. 40 Lima Bath 69, Sidney Lehman 60 Louisville 68, Salem 61 Madonna, W.Va. 78, Toronto 53 Milan Edison 60, Monroeville 33 N. Baltimore 53, Dola Hardin Northern 47 Napoleon 90, Sylvania Northview 53 New Bremen 67, Covington 46 New Lebanon Dixie 42, W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. 31 Norwalk 80, Port Clinton 39 Ontario 67, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 61 Ottawa-Glandorf 47, Houston 42 Paden City, W.Va. 66, Bellaire St. John 29 Pickerington N. 61, New Albany 58 Portsmouth 79, Piketon 57 St. Henry 49, New Madison Tri-Village 46 St. Marys Memorial 72, Lima Perry 61 Thomas Worthington 75, Cols.

Independence 64 Tol. Rogers 71, Cols. Marion-Franklin 54 Upper Sandusky 58, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 32 Vanlue 58, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 41 Vincent Warren 61, Jackson 51 Waverly 60, Athens 39

Waynesville 63, Monroe 43 Weir, W.Va. 73, Rayland Buckeye 69, OT Whitehall-Yearling 57, Cols. Bexley 49 Willard 48, Huron 40 Worthington Christian 61, Richwood N. Union 56 A Tournament Columbus Grove 82, Leipsic 51 Beast of the Southeast Classic Lucasville Valley 71, S. Point 43 Proctorville Fairland 69, S. Webster 41 Sardinia Eastern 56, McArthur Vinton County 43 Bluegrass Buckeye Tournament Cin. Colerain 68, Cov. Catholic, Ky. 60 Cin. Oak Hills 37, Ryle, Ky. 34 Dixie Heights, Ky. 66, W. Chester Lakota W. 61 Flyin' To The Hoop Tournament Cols. Northland 70, Garfield Hts. 62 Cols. Walnut Ridge 46, Ft. Recovery 34 Hamilton Southeastern, Ind. 93, Troy 54 Indpls Cathedral, Ind. 45, Centerville 42 Mercy Medical Center Classic Hartville Lake Center Christian 51, Kingsway Christian 43 N. Can. Hoover 67, Louisville Aquinas 49 Saturday's Scores Girls Basketball Apple Creek Waynedale 68, Rittman 40 Akr. Manchester 64, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 40 Alliance Marlington 62, Carrollton 47 Amherst Steele 54, N. Olmsted 48 Arcadia 62, N. Baltimore 51 Avon 68, Grafton Midview 26 Avon Lake 51, Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 44 Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 63, Dola Hardin Northern 43 Bellaire St. John 55, Paden City, W.Va. 31 Belmont Union Local 49, Lore City Buckeye Trail 44 Bluffton 44, Waynesfield-Goshen 32 Brooklyn 52, Oberlin Firelands 50 Brunswick 74, Garfield Hts. 25 Bucyrus Wynford 45, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 44, OT Burton Berkshire 50, Painesville Harvey 48 Canal Fulton Northwest 40, Uhrichsville Claymont 31 Cedarville 53, Xenia Christian 38 Centerburg 46, Fredericktown 40 Cin. Colerain 53, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 47 Cin. Country Day 57, Cin. Summit Country Day 44 Cin. Glen Este 61, Morrow Little Miami 41 Cin. Indian Hill 68, Cin. Finneytown 31 Cin. Madeira 67, Cin. Deer Park 25 Cin. Mariemont 31, Cin. Wyoming 24 Cin. Mt. Healthy 50, Harrison 37 Cin. N. College Hill 77, Cin. Clark Montessori 68 Cin. Oak Hills 28, Fairfield 19 Cin. Seven Hills 57, Cin. Hills Christian Academy 21 Cin. St. Ursula 81, Tol. St. Ursula 53 Cin. Taft 61, Cin. Aiken 20 Cin. Turpin 57, Cin. McNicholas 35 Cin. Western Hills 58, Cin. Shroder 35 Cin. Winton Woods 80, Cin. NW 30 Cle. Hts. 81, Maple Hts. 60 Coldwater 64, Greenville 43 Cols. Centennial 67, Westerville Cent.

55 Cols. Hartley 34, Cols. DeSales 28 Cols. South 78, Cols. International 40 Cols. Watterson 74, Cols. School for Girls 22 Cortland Lakeview 66, Conneaut 46 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 72, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 51 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 63, Akr. Hoban 44 Cuyahoga Hts. 60, Richmond Hts. 34 Day. Belmont 81, Cin. Riverview East 22 Day. Dunbar 45, Cin. College Prep. 29 Defiance 54, Tol. Bowsher 47 Delphos St. John's 52, OttawaGlandorf 34 Elyria 55, Cuyahoga Falls 35 Euclid 59, Warrensville Hts. 34 Fairborn 57, Clayton Northmont 49 Fairview 42, Sullivan Black River 22 Findlay 55, Marion Harding 37 Ft. Jennings 41, Pandora-Gilboa 35 Gahanna Cols. Academy 57, Granville 42 Green 42, Copley 32 Grove City 58, Cols. Marion-Franklin

MIAMI VALLEY SUNDAY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM 56 Houston 52, Botkins 51, OT Huber Hts. Wayne 61, Miamisburg 52 Hudson 60, Medina 48 Hudson WRA 52, Cle. John Adams 23 Independence 27, Gates Mills Hawken 20 Jackson 47, Portsmouth 37 Jamestown Greeneview 61, W. Liberty-Salem 39 Johnstown-Monroe 72, Utica 63 Kalida 46, Lafayette Allen E. 41 Kennedy Catholic, Pa. 63, Youngs.

Mooney 44 Kenton 67, Ada 59 Kings Mills Kings 49, Loveland 34 Leipsic 52, Columbus Grove 33 Lewisburg Tri-County N. 52, Tipp City Bethel 12 Lima Shawnee 61, St. Henry 57 Lodi Cloverleaf 64, Richfield Revere 46 Logan 55, Chillicothe 39 Louisville Aquinas 56, Kidron Cent.

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Liberty 33 New Paris National Trail 37, Covington 25 New Philadelphia 37, Can. Cent. Cath.

34, 2OT Newbury 48, Middlefield Cardinal 34 Newton Local 52, Bradford 42 Oxford Talawanda 59, Hamilton Ross 31 Portsmouth W. 59, Portsmouth Clay 37 Richmond Edison 52, Steubenville 38 Rocky River Magnificat 71, Youngs.

Ursuline 48 Rootstown 58, Hartville Lake Center Christian 51 S. Charleston SE 43, Spring. Cath.

Cent. 38 Sandusky St. Mary 59, Huron 42 Sarahsville Shenandoah 45, Caldwell 32 Shaker Hts. 65, Warren Harding 60 Shelby 66, Norwalk 53 Kenton Ridge 90, Spring.

Bellefontaine 51 Spring. Shawnee 43, Riverside Stebbins 37 Springfield 60, Xenia 51 St. Paris Graham 53, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 46 Stow-Munroe Falls 88, Parma 32 Garaway 49, Sugarcreek Newcomerstown 37 Tree of Life 56, Grove City Christian 35 Trenton Edgewood 37, Norwood 28 Upper Sandusky 47, Ontario 29 Vandalia Butler 64, DeGraff Riverside 31 Wadsworth 64, Tallmadge 32 Warren Champion 58, Campbell Memorial 27 Warren JFK 54, Cle. Cent. Cath. 47, OT Washington C.H. 47, London Madison Plains 36 Waynesville 58, Lees Creek E. Clinton 34 Westlake 45, Olmsted Falls 31 Wheelersburg 44, Greenup Co., Ky. 30 Williamsburg 55, Batavia Amelia 52 Willoughby S. 65, Ashtabula Lakeside 30 Wilmington 56, Cin. Anderson 43 Zanesville Maysville 51, New Concord John Glenn 42 Zanesville Rosecrans 42, Dover 36 Classic in the Country Tournament Can. McKinley 59, Cin. Princeton 53 Findlay Liberty-Benton 52, Beverly Ft. Frye 47 Lima Bath 46, Cols. Africentric 42 Millersburg W. Holmes 50, Cols.

Northland 38 Reynoldsburg 42, Mason 35 Twinsburg 56, Kettering Fairmont 49 MLK Showcase Cle. Glenville 52, Erie East, Pa. 18 Pickerington Central Tournament Day. Carroll 55, Oak Hill 47 New Madison Tri-Village 59, Reedsville Eastern 46 Saint Joseph Central, W.Va. 60, Newark 52 Waterford 54, Mansfield St. Peter's 52 Shooting For the Cure Tournament Nelson Co., Ky. 63, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 34

GOLF Sony Open Scores Saturday At Waialae Country Club Course Honolulu Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,044; Par: 70 Third Round Jeff Maggert ...............69-65-64—198 Matt Every ..................66-64-68—198 Johnson Wagner ........68-66-66—200 Charles Howell III .......67-67-66—200 Brendon de Jonge......71-62-67—200 D.A. Points ..................68-69-64—201 Duffy Waldorf..............69-66-66—201 Scott Piercy ................69-68-65—202 Ted Potter, Jr...............68-68-66—202 Sang-Moon Bae .........68-68-66—202 Stephen Ames............67-68-67—202 Steve Stricker .............66-69-67—202 Harrison Frazar...........67-68-67—202 Keegan Bradley..........67-67-68—202 Spencer Levin ............67-67-68—202 Sean O'Hair................67-67-68—202 Carl Pettersson...........65-67-70—202 David Hearn ...............66-66-70—202 Brian Gay....................69-69-65—203 Chris Stroud ...............68-68-67—203 Graham DeLaet..........63-72-68—203 Ken Duke....................66-69-68—203 Michael Thompson.....70-65-68—203 Billy Mayfair ................68-67-68—203 John Senden ..............68-67-68—203

Kris Blanks .................68-66-69—203 Doug LaBelle II...........66-67-70—203 Brendon Todd .............68-68-68—204 Will Claxton.................66-69-69—204 William McGirt ............67-67-70—204 Kyle Stanley................66-68-70—204 Bud Cauley.................66-68-70—204 Pat Perez ....................66-67-71—204 Joe Ogilvie..................71-68-66—205 George McNeill...........69-70-66—205 Jhonattan Vegas.........67-71-67—205 K.J. Choi .....................65-73-67—205 Daniel Summerhays...69-69-67—205 Corey Pavin ................70-67-68—205 Chris DiMarco.............70-65-70—205 Tom Pernice Jr............69-70-67—206 Kevin Chappell ...........72-67-67—206 Rory Sabbatini............67-71-68—206 Colt Knost...................66-71-69—206 J.J. Killeen...................68-69-69—206 Bobby Gates...............68-68-70—206 Josh Teater .................69-67-70—206 Jerry Kelly...................70-66-70—206 Tadd Fujikawa.............69-66-71—206 Gavin Coles................69-66-71—206 Jonas Blixt ..................72-67-68—207 Chris Kirk....................69-70-68—207 John Rollins................70-68-69—207 Greg Owen .................69-69-69—207 Brian Harman.............72-66-69—207 John Huh ....................72-65-70—207 Harris English.............67-70-70—207 Tommy Biershenk.......71-66-70—207 Koumei Oda................72-65-70—207 Stewart Cink ...............70-66-71—207 Jeff Overton................69-70-69—208 Justin Leonard............71-68-69—208 Webb Simpson...........66-72-70—208 Tim Herron .................68-71-70—209 Jarrod Lyle..................69-70-70—209 Erik Compton .............71-68-70—209 Vijay Singh..................71-67-71—209 Seung-yul Noh............66-72-71—209 Zach Johnson.............72-65-72—209 Roberto Castro...........67-69-73—209

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 42 28 10 4 60121 86 Philadelphia 42 26 12 4 56142124 New Jersey 44 25 17 2 52121125 Pittsburgh 43 22 17 4 48128113 N.Y. Islanders42 16 20 6 38102131 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 41 28 12 1 57150 81 Ottawa 46 25 15 6 56146146 Toronto 44 22 17 5 49137137 Buffalo 44 19 20 5 43112129 44 16 20 8 40112122 Montreal Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 43 21 14 8 50110120 Florida Washington 42 23 17 2 48123123 44 20 19 5 45113128 Winnipeg 46 16 23 7 39122152 Carolina Tampa Bay 43 17 22 4 38118150 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 45 26 13 6 58146130 Chicago Detroit 44 28 15 1 57141103 43 25 12 6 56112 92 St. Louis 43 24 15 4 52118117 Nashville Columbus 44 12 27 5 29106147 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 45 28 14 3 59147110 Minnesota 44 22 16 6 50103110 46 24 20 2 50119128 Colorado 45 21 19 5 47110127 Calgary Edmonton 43 16 23 4 36112126 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 41 25 11 5 55120 95 San Jose Los Angeles 44 21 15 8 50 97100 Dallas 43 24 18 1 49120125 45 20 18 7 47114118 Phoenix 43 14 22 7 35109136 Anaheim NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday's Games Washington 4, Tampa Bay 3 Columbus 4, Phoenix 3 Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 4, Florida 1 Anaheim 5, Edmonton 0 Saturday's Games Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, SO Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT Colorado 2, Dallas 1 New Jersey 2, Winnipeg 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Toronto 0 N.Y. Islanders 4, Buffalo 2 Carolina 4, Boston 2 San Jose 2, Columbus 1 Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Sunday's Games Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Washington, 5 p.m.

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

San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Monday's Games Nashville at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m.

Colorado at Phoenix, 4 p.m.

Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Saturday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff on a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Signed C Earl Barron.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Reassigned F Yannick Riendeau from Reading (ECHL) to Providence (AHL).

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Claimed LW Colton Gillies off waivers from Minnesota.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled F Chris Mueller from Milwaukee (AHL). Placed F Jerred Smithson on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. 7.

PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled D Chris Summers from Portland (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Reassigned D Charles Landry from Norfolk (AHL) to Florida (ECHL).

WINNIPEG JETS — Recalled D Paul Postma from St. John's (AHL).

ECHL ECHL — Suspended Cincinnati F Justin Vaive two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Friday's game against Kalamazoo.

COLLEGE BUCKNELL — Announced the resignation of women's basketball coach Kathy Fedorjaka. Promoted women's assistant basketball coach Bill Broderick to interim head coach.

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Sunday, January 15, 2012 • A11

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Casino plans sprout as states seek revenue First Ohio locations set to open this year NEW YORK (AP) — A Malaysian company’s plan to build a $4 billion convention center and big-time casino on the outskirts of New York City could be the biggest shot fired yet in a tourism arms race that has seen a growing number of Eastern states embrace gambling as a way to lure visitors and drum up revenue.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that he would work with the Genting Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful gambling companies, to transform the storied, but sleepy, Aqueduct horse track into a megaplex that would eventually include the nation’s largest convention center, 3,000 hotel rooms, and a major expansion of a casino that began operating at the site in October.

The proposal came less than two months after once-puritanical Massachusetts passed a law allowing up to three resort casinos, plus a slot machine parlor, at locations around the state.

Ohio is poised to see its first commercial casinos open this year, after voters approved up to four gambling halls in 2009.

Maryland’s first casino opened last year, with more on the way.

Pennsylvania’s first casinos opened in 2006, and already the state is threatening to surpass Atlantic City as the nation’s second-largest gambling market.

And in Florida, lawmakers are hotly debating a whopper of a bill that would allow up to three multibillion-dollar casinos, plus additional slot machines at dog and horse tracks. Genting appears confident the law will pass. It has already spent around $450 million to acquire water-

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Gamblers play the Roulette machines at the Resorts World Casino Jan. 4 in the Queens borough of New York City. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to build the world’s largest convention center hotel at a New York City racetrack as part of his push to expand gambling in a bid for more state tax revenue and jobs.

And that total is nothing compared to the $1.4 to $2 billion per year Genting predicts it would bring in at the huge complex it is planning in Miami.

Some experts, however, have questioned whether revenue bonanzas that large are realistic, and say states should be cautious about giving up too much to lure these projects. Competition for a limited pool of gambling and tourism dollars is already fierce, and recent years haven’t been kind to casinos.

Nevada’s larger casinos lost $4 billion in 2011, according to a report released this month by the state’s Gaming Control Board, as the state continued to feel the effects of the global economic slump.

As gambling options have increased in the East, revenue has slid substantially at the pair of Indian tribe-owned casinos in Connecticut and declined by a

front property in Miami, where it wants to build a $3.8 billion complex that would include a casino, dozens of restaurants and a shopping mall.

States have embraced casinos, after years of trepidation about their societal costs, for two simple reasons: a promise of a rich new revenue source, plus the possibility of stimulating tourism.

“They are faced with tough decisions. They are in recession … And we pay taxes far over and above normal taxes,” said Frank Fahrenkopf, president of the American Gaming Association.

Last week alone, Genting’s new gambling parlor at Aqueduct, now limited to 4,500 video slot machines and another 500 electronic table games, made nearly $13 million putting the “racino” on pace to make $676 million per year, with 44 percent of that take going to a state education fund.

dramatic 30 percent in Atlantic City, which has lost customers in droves to the new casinos in nearby Philadelphia, according to David Schwartz, director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

That trend could deepen with the introduction of big-time gambling in New York and Massachusetts, and in the end result in a situation where few people need to travel to gamble.

And that could mean that the tourism promise of the casinos largely goes unfulfilled, as the gambling tables and slot machines are played predominantly by locals taking revenue from other parts of the economy, rather than out-of-state visitors bringing in new dollars, said the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a Washington D.C. research group that advocates for progressive tax codes.

“Gambling may simply shift money from one tax to another, limiting the net gain to the state,” it said. “Consumers spend more money on gambling activities, they will spend less money on other items, such as recreation and even basic needs.”

Gambling resorts, most notably Las Vegas, have responded to tougher competition by trying to make themselves into destinations for visitors of all stripes, offering concerts, theater, museums, zoos, restaurants and other attractions.

Genting appears to be planning a variation on that model for New York.

The company and the project’s champion, Cuomo, have heralded it first and foremost for the planned convention center, which they have boasted will be the nation’s largest.

Genting has insisted it will go ahead with construction of the center even if the state doesn’t pass the constitutional amendment needed to fully legalize the type of casino it wishes to operate at the site, with table games run by human dealers rather than the electronic machines.

“I can’t be clearer about this: This project, this convention center, is in no way predicated on the legalization of table gambling in New York,” said Stefan Friedman, a publicist for the company. “We think there is a real opportunity here.”

The company has, however, asked for permission to expand its current casino operation as part of the deal. It also wants to alter its revenue-sharing deal so it can take home a bigger slice of the profits.

There are some skeptics. The convention center the company wishes to build will be a 45minute taxi ride from Manhattan, or an hour or longer by train. It will be located in a residential area where there are now no restaurants, shops or sites of interest, aside from nearby John F. Kennedy International Airport.

LOCAL LEDGER

Firm tests green tech in historic neighborhood

Stump joins Bruns Realty

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — In a trio of century-old buildings, a Bethlehem company is going to experiment with some of the newest green technologies.

The Stone House Group for more than a decade has been in the business of advising schools and other companies on energy efficiency. Now, the company is going to put its practice to use in three historic buildings it owns in the Five Points area.

The company aims to create a zero-carbon neighborhood where its buildings produce no greenhouse gas emissions and manufacture all of its needs on site.

“When we looked at what we do and recommend, we knew with a little energy and creativity we knew we could do it here,” said Larry Eighmy, Stone House’s founder and managing principal.

The first part of Stone House’s plan goes into action this week.

On Saturday, the company will

TIPP CITY — Stacy Stump has joined Bruns Realty Group in Tipp City as a sales agent.

In her new position, Stump will assist residential clients in Miami and Montgomery counties.

A graduate of Tippecanoe High School, she attended Wright State University, studying business and marketing. She brings experience in marketing, sales, management and small business management.

Stump said her goal is to provide the best service possible to her clients by making their needs a top priority to ensure a seamless transaction down to the smallest detail.

Stump can be reached at (937) 416-3837 or sstump@brunsrealty.com.

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mount a 20-foot-wide solar collector on the roof of the 101-year-old landmark flatiron building at the corner of Broadway and West Fourth Street.

Atop the parking deck next door, the company will install an array of solar panels later this year. And at two adjacent buildings in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street, the group will install a system to convert the planned gastropub’s fryer oil into reusable energy to heat, cool and power the two buildings.

The solar collector at the flatiron building has been designed by another Bethlehem company, CEWA Technologies. The company got its start in April 2009 through Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, and the Stone House project will be CEWA’s first test of its new technology, company President and CEO J. Paul Eisenhuth said.

The company’s dish-shaped

solar collector is cheaper and lighter than standard solar panels but can produce as much energy, Eisenhuth said. CEWA’s collector costs about $15,000 to $20,000 compared to about $200,000 for an array of solar panels that produce the same amount of energy, he said.

There are currently government tax rebates available for solar panels, but there’s no guarantee they will always by available, Eisenhuth said. CEWA, which stands for Clean Energy and Water for All, hopes its solar collector can be an affordable alternative energy source for businesses, he said.

“If this comes together, it could revolutionize the solar industry,” said Laura Eppler, Ben Franklin’s marketing director.

The Stone House Group is installing traditional solar panels atop its Broadway parking garage to add to its alternative energy

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production and compare their productivity to that of the CEWA solar collector, Eighmy said.

The company owns the entire six-story, 30,000-square-foot flatiron building, which comes with a 48-year-old oil burner and a $65,000 annual energy bill, Eighmy said. Retrofitting 100year-old buildings to make them energy efficient is far more expensive than constructing new green technology buildings, but it fits into the environmental goal of revitalizing urban neighborhoods where people can walk or use public transportation, he said.

Creating such a community also is part of Stone House Group’s zero-carbon neighborhood. The proposed gastropub at 409 and 411 Wyandotte St. will include three apartments, and the company hopes to build new housing in the neighborhood to provide homes for possibly 100 people, Eighmy said.

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CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Sunday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2012. There are 351 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight: On Jan. 15, 1862, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Abraham Lincoln’s choice of Edwin M. Stanton to be secretary of war, replacing Simon Cameron.

On this date: In 1559, England’s Queen Elizabeth I was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

In 1929, civil rights leader

Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta.

In 1943, work was completed on the Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. Department of War (now Defense).

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio got married at San Francisco City Hall. (The marriage, however, lasted only about nine months.)

In 1987, entertainer Ray Bolger, perhaps best known for playing the Scarecrow in the 1939 MGM musical “The Wizard

of Oz,” died in Los Angeles at age 83.

In 1992, the Yugoslav federation, founded in 1918, effectively collapsed as the European Community recognized the republics of Croatia and Slovenia.

In 2009, US Airways Capt.

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River after a flock of birds disabled both the plane’s engines all 155 people aboard survived.

Big prizes, barriers in Brazil’s luxury market RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil has been long dismissed as the land of skimpy bikinis and rubber flip flops. But with its galloping economy and hordes of newly minted millionaires, the South American giant is the fashion and luxury industry’s newest darling.

Fashion insiders from Brazil and beyond descended on Rio de Janeiro for the city’s five-day-long winter 2012 displays, which were wrapping up on Saturday.

Prada and Bottega Veneta opened boutiques here over the past months, and a host of other top-tier labels are expected to open shop throughout the year.

Consumption of luxury goods by Brazil’s booming middle and wealthier classes is growing, despite an economic crisis that weighs on demand in Europe and the United States.

But for luxury labels scrambling to get a foothold here, there are major hurdles hiding behind the dollar signs.

“People think ‘Brazil: football, the beach, caipir-

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A model has her hair and nails done for the Andrea Marques show during Fashion Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday. inhas, that it’s all super relaxed here,’” said Abraao Ferreira, a Brazilian-born fashion industry consultant. “Next thing you know, their product is stuck in customs for three months.

Then they start to realize that not everything in

Brazil is as laid back as it might appear.”

Brazil’s red tape is legendary, as other industries find when they try to move into Brazil. In the latest “ease of doing business” ranking by the World Bank, Brazil came in at No.

126, despite being forecast to overtake Britain as the globe’s sixth largest economy.

Just getting goods through customs in Brazil is a Herculean feat, and situations like the one Ferreira described happen

with sobering frequency.

“When you want to import things into Brazil, you have to do everything absolutely by the book,” said Bruno Astuto, a fashion editor for Brazilian newsweekly Epoca and columnist with Vogue. “The problem is that the book keeps changing and they keep adding pages or chapters, so a lot of times merchandise doesn’t get to the shops until months later, if at all.”

And that’s just the beginning.

Brazil’s stiff tariffs on all imports push the already-steep prices of luxury goods into the stratosphere.

“It’s a really difficult market,” said Astuto.

“Because of the duties on imported goods, luxury products here can end up costing from two to four times the price outside Brazil.”

At multi-brand stores, price inflation can reach epic proportions, Astuto added. Once you factor in the sales taxes and the retailer’s margin on top of

the import duties, ticket prices can reach up to 18 times the product’s wholesale price, he said.

At a mall in Rio’s exclusive Leblon neighborhood, a pair of women’s flats by Salvatore Ferragamo sold at the Italian shoemaker’s own store cost 1500 reais, or $842 at the current exchange rate. Online in the United States, they retail for $395. At the Burberry store in Sao Paulo, a trench coat that retails for $915 on its U.K. website was selling for 3695 reais, or $2,075.

Another challenge for international brands arriving here is the strength of the country’s domestic clothing industry.

Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest textile producer, according to industry statistics, and Vogue Brazil and other fashion magazines here don’t just feature top-tier international labels like Chanel, Dior and Lanvin. They’re also chock-a-block with domestic brands that have virtually no name recognition outside the country.

Standard & Poor’s defends mass European downgrade PARIS (AP) — Amid a wave of criticism, Standard & Poor’s defended its decision to downgrade nine European countries and insisted Saturday that the region’s leaders aren’t doing enough to solve their debt crises.

The prime minister of France, the biggest economy hit by the downgrade, vowed to press ahead with cost-cutting measures that opponents say will suffocate growth. The loss of its coveted AAA status wounded France’s self-image and market credibility just as it’s facing a new recession and presidential elections.

The move Friday night may make it more expensive for struggling countries to borrow money, reduce

debts and sustain growth. It also came just as crucial negotiations between the Greek government and its private creditors appeared close to collapse.

Voices rose up Saturday against the power that ratings agencies wield. Critics of S&P have questioned its credibility and relevance before because it failed to foresee the collapse in the U.S. subprime mortgage market, which helped trigger the financial meltdown of 2008.

The latest downgrade brought a downbeat end to a mildly encouraging week for Europe’s most debt-laden nations. It also served as a reminder that the 17-country eurozone faces what German Chancellor Angela

Merkel called a “long road” ahead to win back investors’ confidence.

Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias called the downgrade “unacceptable.”

“The latest downgrade is completely unfair and loaded with ulterior motives,” he told reporters.

“Just when the Cyprus economy is breathing easier and showing signs of emerging from the crisis, and when our financing needs for 2012 and perhaps beyond 2012, have been covered, a (credit ratings) agency comes along to downgrade.”

Austria’s chancellor criticized S&P’s decision to strip his country of its AAA rating, and noted that his coali-

tion government is working on an austerity package.

Werner Faymann wrote on his Facebook page that the decision showed “that Austria must become more independent from the financial markets.”

In Germany, whose AAA rating remained untouched, a senior lawmaker with Merkel’s conservative party, Michael Meister, suggested action to reduce the significance of ratings. Merkel signaled her support.

Germany’s foreign minister called for independent European ratings agencies instead of relying solely on the leading, U.S.-based agencies such as Standard & Poor’s.

And Vice Chancellor Philipp Roesler, who is also

the economy minister, was quoted as telling the weekly Der Spiegel, “It is apparent time and again that U.S. rating agencies pursue very much their own goals.”

It’s unclear though whether a European agency would come to different conclusions or reduce what critics see as a disproportionate influence that ratings agencies have on markets and policymakers.

S&P spokesman Martin Winn dismissed suggestions that the agency’s decisions were political and could further hurt indebted countries. “The track record of our sovereign ratings as indicators of default risk worldwide is very strong,” he told The Associated Press.

S&P analyst Moritz Kraemer said in a conference call Saturday that European government measures aren’t sufficient to restore confidence.

“They have not achieved a solution that is sufficient in size or scope,” he said. He added that austerity measures require “huge sacrifices” of the public that might prompt a backlash.

In Romania on Saturday, residents staged a third day of protests against the government over cost-cutting and falling living standards.

In Paris, demonstrators chanted in front of the S&P French offices and castigated the government for paying so much heed to the ratings agencies.

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MIAMI VALLEY SUNDAY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM

ALL-MIAMI COUNTY READERS’ POLL

Here’s your chance to weigh in Let us know what you think

BY DAVID FONG Executive Editor fong@tdnpublishing.com

Later this year, Americans will be called upon to participate in one of the most important elections in our nation’s history.

While this vote may lack the gravitas of November’s vote, we hope you take it just as seriously — and participate in both.

That’s right, the Troy Daily News is calling on you to participate in its annual “All-Miami County Readers’ Poll.” This is your chance to weigh in on a number of topics — both local and national. In two weeks, we’ll be running the results from this year’s poll.

All ballots must be turned in on original copies of this newspaper — no photocopies or reproductions allowed. Mail or drop off your ballots at 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373. All ballots must be received by Jan. 25.

Without any further ado, the questions, please:

Election 2012 1) Now that he’s been in office for nearly a full term, we’re wondering what kind of job you think President Barack Obama has done leading this country. Time to grade the president: •A •B •C •D •F 2) In the interests of fairness, we’ll allow you to grade both party leaders. How would you assess the job our local congressman, John Boehner, has done as Speaker of the House?

•A •B •C •D •F 3) As we stated earlier, Americans will be called upon to pick the president this November. While it’s still very early in the process, Mitt Romney would appear to be the front runner for the GOP nomination, having won both the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries. Given the current political climate, who do you plan on voting for this November?

• Barack Obama • Mitt Romney • A different GOP candidate • An independent candidate 4) There are any number of pressing issues facing whomever is elected president. To you, the voter, what issue is the most important?

• Foreign policy • The economy • Social issues (abortion, gay marriage, etc.)

• _____________________

RIGHT: Miami Shores is one of many public golf courses in Miami County. Which is your favorite? Here’s your chance to vote.

STAFF FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER

STAFF FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER

ABOVE: Everyone loves a good slice of pizza. Which place in Miami County makes the best?

LEFT: What grade would you give U.S. President Barack Obama?

BOTTOM: Troy legend Bob Ferguson is one of the greatest high school running backs in Miami County history. But is he the best?

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Miami County 1) One local issue that never seems to go away, particularly in Troy, is housing expansion. Are there enough houses in Troy?

Are there too many houses in Troy? Should the city of Troy expand?

• Troy has enough houses as it is • Troy should expand, but with limits • Troy should contract and become smaller than it already is 2) We asked for your opinion on what issues you’d like to see national leaders tackle, but what issues would you most like to see our local leaders tackle?

• The economy • Education • Public safety • _____________________ 3) It’s not all negative in Miami County — there’s plenty of positives to go around, too.

What’s the best thing about living in Miami County • High standard of living • Schools • Safety/security • _____________________ 4) Chances are if you are reading this, you live in Miami County. If given the choice to live anywhere in the world, would you? Or would you stay right here?

• There’s no place like home • I’d be out of here

Food and drink

Meyer to lead the program. How do you think he’ll do?

• He’ll be great • He’ll be good • He’ll flop 3) Golf season may be months away — but is it ever too soon to start thinking about hitting the links? What’s the best public golf course in Miami County?

• Miami Shores • Echo Hills • Hidden Lake • Stillwater Ridge • Cliffside • Willow Ponds • Homestead 4) What’s your favorite sport to watch on telelvision?

• NFL • Major League Baseball • NFL • NBA • Soccer • College football • College basketball • Golf • Auto racing • _____________________

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rant you’d like to see come to Miami County?

• _____________________ 2) Of all the restaurants already in Miami County, which is your favorite?

• _____________________ 3) Miami County has its fair share of “international cuisine.”

What’s your favorite type?

• Italian • Mexican • Chinese • _____________________ 4) Everyone loves a good slice of pizza — and there literally are dozens of pizza places in Miami County. Which one has the best pizza around?

• _____________________

1) There’s certainly no shortEntertainment age of restaurants in Miami County. But surely there’s some1) Where’s the best place to thing out there Miami County catch a movie in Miami County? doesn’t have. What’s one restau• Movies 5 in Troy

• Cinemark Theaters in Piqua • My own family room • _____________________ 2) Like it or not, “reality television” is here to stay. That doesn’t mean, however, you have to like it. In general, what’s your opinion of reality television?

• Wouldn’t miss it • Never watch it • It’s not the worst stuff I’ve ever seen 3) It’s the weekend and you are looking for a place to watch the game on the big screen, have a few drinks and eat some deep fried food with your friends.

Where’s the best place to watch the big game in Miami County?

• BW3’s in Troy • Frickers in Troy • Hinders in Tipp City • Piqua Sports Bar and Grill • _____________________

4) So you’ve got some time to kill. What’s your favorite thing to do to pass the time?

• Watch a movie • Watch television • Listen to music • Read • Surf the Internet • _____________________

Sports 1) There’s certainly been no shortage of great running backs to come through Miami County.

One question — who is the greatest?

• Ryan Brewer • Bob Ferguson • Gordon Bell • Tommy Vaughn • Brandon Saine • _____________________ 2) Recently, the Ohio State football team hired Urban

1) Aliens land in Miami County and say, “Take me to your leader.” Who do you take them to see?

• _____________________ 2) Who is the most recognizable face in Miami County?

• _____________________ 3) And finally, the age-old question … Coke or Pepsi?

• Coke • Pepsi • Other

READER INFORMATION Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Mail or drop off your ballot at 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373.

To be eligible, ballots must be received by Jan. 25, 2012.

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MIAMI VALLEY SUNDAY NEWS • WWW.TDN-NET.COM

IT HAPPENED YEARS AGO

BY PATRICK D. KENNEDY For the Troy Daily News

HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY

25 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1987 • CASSTOWN — The Casstown Fire Department has made its decision, now the village council must decide what they will do in response. Mayor Jelley revealed to the council last night (Jan. 27) that the village fire department will soon approach the council with a request for two new fire trucks.

The village contract with the department was set at $2,100 for 1987 and it was unclear how the request for more money, which could be as much as $80,000, would affect the contract. Following a discussion of possible actions, the council placed the situation in the hands of the finance and purchasing committee for investigate further.

• PIQUA — The Troy School District is in turmoil over their funding because of the mishandling of money and a “no” vote on one emergency levy, meanwhile, the Piqua School District, especially the athletic department, is waiting patiently to see what the Troy levy results will be in February. There is a real possibility that all scheduled athletic events for Troy would be canceled if the levy fails again.

Many teachers, programs and “extras”would be cut from Troy schools in the event of another “no.” The possibility may leave Piqua with many gaps in their athletic schedules, which may need to be filled by schools other than the Indians’ long-time rival. Piqua athletic director Ed Purk is trying to be loyal to the “old rivalry,” but said they will have to look elsewhere if the people of Troy say no again.

50 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1962 • TROY — Troy Skating Club coach Dave Lowery, just home from his trip to the Denver skating competition with skating club members and parents, had nothing but high praise for the local skaters. The Midwestern Skating Competition brought in

120 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1892 • MIAMI COUNTY — The temperatures have reached 24 degrees below zero, the lowest registered since January 1884 when it was 30 below zero. The only happy people in the area are the folks taking advantage of the freshly fallen snow with their sleighs and sleds and the “ice men,” who are taking clear blocks of six and seven inches off the hydraulic. If the weather continues, there will be plenty of ice for all in the summer.

skaters from 22 states and in Lowery’s words was “extremely tough.” In reflection, Lowery commented that the toughness of the competition speaks well for the ability of Troy’s skaters being able to place two pairs in the U.S. Competition in Boston.

The Troy delegation’s fine showing finished with Jimmy Disbrow placing second in the men’s novice division, not third as some news resports had stated; Barbara Wogoman and Joseph Niederkorn in first in junior pairs; Kathy Fellers and Gene Floyd third in senior pairs; Barbara Yaggi and Jimmy Disbrow second in bronze dance; Chris Young sixth in novice men’s and Barbara Yaggi seventh in novice ladies. Congratulations to all the skaters.

• TROY — The county commissioners have approved the appointment of long-time Troy High School English teacher Frank Prouty to the board of the Troy-Miami County Public Library. Mr. Prouty had served on the board for 10 years, 19471957, before he had to resign as a result of a ruling by the Ohio attorney general who said an employee of a school district could not serve on a library board. Mr. Prouty, who was president of the board at the time, submitted his resignation.

The attorney general has revised his ruling and since there was a vacancy on the board Prouty was appointed to serve by Miami County Common Pleas Court Judge David S. Porter. (Columnist’s note: There are many people in Troy who fondly remember Mr. Prouty as a great teacher and

friend at Troy High School, as an advocate of the public library and later as the mayor of Troy.

He was a strong supporter of education and communinty affairs.)

75 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1937 • OHIO RIVER VALLEY — The scene from Memphis to Cincinnati looked akin to a war front, but it was the second wave of torrential rains of the past week and subsequent flooding which caused the incredible damage and loss of life throughout the Ohio River system and trans-Mississippi Valley. It has taken war-like relief mobilization to begin assisting some 460,000 homeless and make every effort to curtail disease from approximately 270 dead, a number which is sure to rise after the river falls.

According to statistics, the Ohio River has risen to its highest point in history and the destruction and sorrow it has left in its wake is obvious. Federal and state officials are working tirelessly to assist and evacuate people in an orderly fashion so as not to cause panic, but the message is clear, this is going to be a monumental task.

(Columnist’s Note: According to sources, the flooding resulted in 1,000,000 homeless, 385 deaths and $500 million in damage from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Ill. The Ohio Historical Society has put an authentic news clip of the flooding from 1937 online and it can be viewed at http://www.ohiohistory.org/ etcetera/exhibits/swio/pages/ content/1937_flood.htm.)

• MIAMI COUNTY — Several

areas of the county have experienced flooding in the wake of heavy rain, but nothing compared to southern Ohio. County engineer M.A. Gantz noted that several county roads have been badly damaged as a result of the flooding and he also noted the need to evaluate the bridges of the county as it is feared several may have been compromised. Several low-lying areas of Troy also experienced flooding in streets and in cellars.

Some homes have been completely surrounded by water and only assistance by firemen in boats were able to get the children to school. In Piqua, approximately $1,000 in damage to the municipal power and light plant has been reported. In spite of their troubles, Miami Countians are responding to a call for relief funds for victims in other heavily damaged areas. When the news went to press approximately $7,000 of an $11,000 goal had been met for relief. The Troy Red Cross stated that many people were also donating food items as well as bedding to the relief effort.

100 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1912 • PLEASANT HILL — Professor Jesse Beery is in Pittsburgh at the Pennsylvania Fruit, Stock and Dairy Show.

Beery is in attendance to provide three exhibitions during the show on Wednesday afternoon, evening and Thursday night. His part in the event is one of the main attractions of the Pennsylvania show, which lasts from Jan. 15 through Jan. 20.

• CASSTOWN — The Springfield, Troy & Piqua traction line cars have had difficulty the last few days due to the cold and snow. The company hired a crew of men to work through the night and clear the tracks so the regular schedule can be resumed. With all the talk of the inconvenience of the snow and cold we are experiencing this winter we think it might be helpful to keep some perspective on

the matter. Erastus Smith, a former resident of Troy, who lives in Valdez, Alaska, said the average depth of snow there is 40 feet!

120 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1892 • WEST MILTON — The recent election in this village asking the citizens whether they were in favor of bonding the town in order to raise funds for the purpose of establishing manufacturing businesses was very successful. The voters were in favor of such a plan by a margin of 4-to-1. The council will now petition the legislature to present an “enabling act” authorizing the council to levy a tax and issue bonds, not exceeding $30,000.

146 Years Ago: Jan. 15-28, 1866 • PIQUA — Bank robbers were foiled at the National Bank in Piqua on Wednesday night (Jan. 17) when they found out the job was more difficult than expected. The robbers were successful in gaining access to the building, then were again successful in opening the safe door. After the outer door was out of the way they found they still had two more safe doors to crack, so they gave up and left.

• TROY — Dr. Dills has leased the four corner rooms on the second floor of the new Dye Building in Troy for office space. He will set up his dental office and sewing machine room in the leased space. Dr. Dills plans to be here for some time because he leased the rooms for 10 years.

(Columnist’s Note: I am not sure about the readers of yesteryear, but to read that Dr. Dills had a dental practice AND a sewing room sends a chill up my spine that ends in a throbbing pain in my mouth.)

Patrick D. Kennedy is archivist at the Troy-Miami County Public Library’s Local History Library, 100 W. Main St., Troy, 335-4082.

Explore sensible ways to save Become more financially fit If you’re like many Americans, saving more tops your resolutions list.

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The peace of mind that comes with having emergency savings is worth far more than any interest rate.

But it’s really too bad there’s so little reward for funding a cash cushion.

Interest rates on most bank savings accounts are close to zero. Even the socalled high-yielding savings accounts pay out less than 1 percent.

With interest rates so low, some banks have gotten creative, trying to attract deposits through programs that reward con-

sumers once they meet their goals.

I’m not talking toasters.

Banks are paying cash bonuses and offering premium interest rates to attract your spare cash.

U.S. Bank created the S.T.A.R.T. program (which stands for Savings Today and Rewards Tomorrow) in late 2009. “We all have a desire to save, but it can be hard to get started and to stick with that plan,” said Stephanie Miller, the bank’s vice president of consumer product and segment management. With S.T.A.R.T., you choose how and when to save, whether it’s a certain dollar amount per pay period, or a small dollar amount each time you use your check card.

After the account

reaches $1,000, savers are given a $50 U.S. Bank Visa gift card. If they can keep at least $1,000 in that account for another year, they’re rewarded with another $50.

Wells Fargo has the Way2Save program, which offers $1 transfers to savings with certain financial transactions as well as automatic monthly transfers from checking to savings. The first $500 deposited earns 3 percent interest for the first year.

With Bank of America’s Keep the Change program, every debit card transaction is rounded up to the nearest dollar, with that excess amount going into a savings account.

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States change how they recruit foster parents Officials changing system to show more respect, support MIAMI (AP) — For decades, it was common for officials around the country to approve foster parents by room and board criteria: Did they pass a background check? Is their home clean? Are their dogs safe and vaccinated?

Now several states including Florida, California and Wisconsin are trying to find ones who they know upfront will help with homework, sew Halloween costumes and accompany kids to doctor appointments. Complicating the efforts is the longtime problem of finding enough adults to house children in need.

“Most jurisdictions end up being in a reactive mode because they don’t have enough fosters parents so they’re just focused on getting people into the fold instead of making sure standards for parents are elevated,” said David Sanders, an executive vice president at Casey Family Programs, an advocacy organization in Seattle.

In Florida, the demand for foster homes was so dire that children were sleeping in child welfare offices as recently as a few years ago. And there were recurring problems for the parents that it could recruit: unreturned phone calls, condescending caseworkers and an inability to get the records they needed. They also weren’t invited to staff meetings where the child welfare professionals were making decisions about the foster child’s case.

Former Department of Children and Families Secretary Bob Butterworth worked with Carole Shauffer, executive director of Youth Law Center and an attorney who often sued the state, to make sweeping changes to the system in 2007.

Through a far-reaching Quality Parenting Initiative program, Shauffer worked with foster parents and child welfare workers in Florida to address those issues during a 90-day program. Meetings were designed to bring foster parents and caseworkers together to open the lines of communication.

Florida changed the way it trains staff and recruits foster parents, even offering online training to make it more convenient to get certified.

Overall, the changes led to a distinct cultural change in how the two view each other.

The program also encourages small improvements, like returning foster parents’ phone calls or writing a thank-you note to them.

Shauffer’s team heads the initial effort and stresses the program is not a marketing campaign, but rather an ongoing effort to change stereotypes, increase communication and cut through barriers between foster parents and state agencies. Shauffer’s organization spent more than $150,000 in 15 regions across Florida this past year. The tab was picked up by an advocacy group. Several counties in California began using the pro-

gram in 2009 after seeing Florida’s success.

“The cost is minimal. It’s the commitment that’s hard,” said Shauffer, who said child welfare agencies in both states have made the changes a priority.

Foster parent groups say the changes are sorely needed.

“We can use overhauling,” said David Sharp, public policy chairman for National Foster Parent Association.

Sharp says that while conditions vary by state and county, foster parents often don’t get to comment in court on how the child is doing on a daily basis.

Instead, volunteers representing the children and attorneys for the state typically give their opinions about where they think a judge should place a child.

“Agencies don’t take us seriously. No matter how upset or concerned we might get for children’s wellbeing, there’s really nothing we can do,” said Sharp, who is also a former Alabama foster parent of 27 children. “(Foster parents)…see they don’t have any effect on the child’s life long term and they quit.”

Around the country, smallerscale efforts are springing up to address problems.

Connecticut’s new child welfare Commissioner Joette Katz has pushed for massive foster care reform, saying the agency needs to respect foster parents, include them in decision making

and provide better support services.

Her changes come in the aftermath of a class-action lawsuit in 1989 alleging Connecticut’s child welfare system was failing to find quality permanent families for foster children. At one point, 30 to 35 percent of foster kids were being housed in group homes and institutions a costly but generally inferior alternative to foster homes, said Ira Lustbader, lead attorney for the lawsuit filed by the advocacy group Children’s Rights.

The state was so short on foster homes they were sometimes keeping unqualified foster parents, he said.

An independent federal court that is monitoring reform efforts has repeatedly said the state overuses group homes and institutions instead of recruiting more foster parents. In 2008, the state agreed to add 850 foster family homes by July 2010, yet had a net loss of 84 foster homes as of July 2011.

Tennessee and New Jersey have had success launching efforts to recruit homes specifically for teenagers and children with disabilities and other special needs populations that often end up in group homes or institutions.

In 2006, Wisconsin launched a four-year marketing campaign where child welfare officials assessed the motivations of their

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• BRADFORD SCHOOLS Monday — No school.

Tuesday —Chicken alfredo or peanut butter and jelly, broccoli, fruit cup, breadstick and milk.

Wednesday — Taco pizza or chef salad, tossed salad, fresh fruit, cookie and milk.

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Tuesday — Chicken Hip Dipper, Green beans, peaches, Goldfish, milk.

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Stay on track with a low-calorie snack Wire reports We’ve had a good time since October, haven’t we?

There’s been candy corn and Christmas cookies, stuffing and champagne, pecan pie and peppermint.

And now it’s January, the universal time to shape up or spend the rest of the year sucking it in.

The following snacks have 100 calories each or less: • Half an apple with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter.

• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt mixed with a half cup blueberries. Add an artificial sweetener or stevia if you miss the sugar.

• 4 mini rice cakes with

2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese.

• 1/2 cup cooked grits mixed with 1 teaspoon maple syrup.

• 1 small baked potato with a half cup salsa and a quarter cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed.

• Chocolate and nut butter bites: To make, top 1

ounce bittersweet chocolate square with a half teaspoon of almond, cashew or pistachio butter and then top with another chocolate square.

• 1 sliced medium kiwi and a half cup diced cantaloupe with 1 tablespoon granola.

• 20 frozen grapes.

best foster parents. They realized the majority did it for personal fulfillment or spiritual desires.

They crafted a marketing campaign, trying to attract foster families akin to Peace Corps recruits an honest way to balance tough work and poor pay with a priceless human reward.

The website didn’t just include rosy stories from foster parents.

Officials were up front that “this is painful, this is hard work.

There are no rewards sometimes,” said Colleen Ellingson, CEO of Adoption Resources of Wisconsin, who coordinated the effort.

Some foster care agencies initially felt it was a waste of money.

“Within a year they all said this was the most effective help we’ve ever had. It was driving families to them,” she said. One area had 25 potential foster families contact them in one month.

In the past they’d never had more than five.

Some states are also cutting foster parents who don’t meet expectations.

Miami foster parent Maritza Moreno says she’s frustrated when she hears of fellow foster parents relying on medical transport provided by the state to take their child to the doctor.

“A parent would never do that,” said Moreno, an insurance adjuster, who has fostered eight children, mostly babies, in the past four years.

She says foster children “really need a parent, not a caregiver.”

Having a baby changes the brains of Mom, Dad

BY LEE BOWMAN Scripps Howard News Service Having a baby, so the cooing commercials say, changes everything.

While perhaps not changing everything, parenthood does set in motion an array of hormonal and even structural changes in the brains of Mom and Dad, in ways that researchers continue to try to understand.

Recent studies have made it clear that, contrary to the ditzy moments once dismissed as “mommy brain,” mothers of newborns — whether they already have kids — tend to experience growth in key brain structures that influence motivation and maternal behavior.

In a small study, neuroscientists compared the brain images of 19 Connecticut women taken a few weeks before and several months after they gave birth. They found a small but significant increase in the amount of gray matter in several areas: the hypothalamus, which supports maternal motivation; the substantia nigra and amygdala, which process emotions and rewards; the parietal lobe, source of sensory integration; and the prefrontal cortex, which makes judgments. None of these regions otherwise grow in adults, the researchers noted in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience in October 2010.

The researchers suggest that the surge in hormones — prolactin, estrogen and oxytocin — during and after birth may make mothers’ brains more susceptible to such reshaping.

Many more maternal brain studies have involved animals. One reported in October from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem showed that mouse moms undergo neural changes integrating odors and sounds from their pups, particularly in a region called the primary auditory cortex.

The changes were particularly strong in mice that were nursing their pups.

Another recent review of links between changes to the maternal brain done by Chapman University psychologist Laura Glynnn suggests that the restructuring actually begins early-on in pregnancy, through not only hormones, but also physical signals such as fetal movement that raise heart rate and skin conductivity, and even the movement of fetal cells from the womb into the mother’s brain.

So what’s going on with the daddy brain? First, most guys make some hormonal adjustments, beginning with exposure to pregnancy hormones through their partners’ sweat glands.

Men produce less testosterone after entering stable relationships and becoming fathers. Those who are most involved in taking care of their kids have the lowest levels, according to a report published last fall.

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This February 2010 photo courtesy of Steamboat Powdercats/Kent Vertrees shows a Steamboat Powdercat Snow Cat with a group of skiers on Buffalo Pass near Steamboat Springs, Colo. Steamboat Powdercats offers backcountry skiing.

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Lots to do on and off the slopes

BY KAREN SCHWARTZ Associated Press

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — If you think Ski Town USA is only about the skiing, think again.

Winter in Steamboat Springs can be a time to try everything from fly-fishing to hot-air ballooning to skinny dipping in a remote natural hot springs.

Want some indoor activities?

How about Pilates, knitting classes or throwing a bowl on a potter’s wheel.

All that variety exists because of the balance Steamboat has struck as a vacation destination and a town in its own right. In fact, the number of hotel beds is nearly equal to the number of residents about 12,000.

In years like the current one, when ski resorts in Colorado have had a slow start because of a dearth of snow, the off-the-slope activities have salvaged many a vacation.

Steamboat Springs, located about 150 miles northwest of Denver, was named in the 1860s

by French fur trappers who thought the mineral springs they heard sounded like a steamboat.

Its nickname, Ski Town USA, recognizes that Steamboat has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America: 79, including 17 who went in 2010.

“Laid-back. Genuine. Fun. There’s arguably no other resort that surpasses Steamboat’s down-to-earth vibe,” SKI Magazine wrote in ranking Steamboat No. 8 in its 2011 Top North American Resort Guide.

Steamboat has been working to hold onto that down-to-earth feeling while spending $1 billion over the past five years on “Steamboat Unbridled,” a renovation and improvement effort for the town, the base of the ski area, and the Steamboat/Hayden airport, located 25 miles west of town. Nearly complete, it has given the area a fresher, funkier look and feel.

Activities in Steamboat are grouped into three general areas; on Mount Werner near the Steamboat Ski Area, in the Old Town district three miles away, or out of town in Routt County.

Free public bus service, private resort shuttles and tour operators offer transportation to the various landmarks. Here are some details. For activities that are weather or snow-dependent, call ahead to check on conditions.

IF YOU GO …

• STEAMBOAT SKI & RESORT: Steamboat Springs, Colo.; http://www.steamboat.com/ or 970-879-6111.

• STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: http://www.steamboatchamber.com/ or 877-754-2269.

• GETTING THERE: Steamboat Springs is about 150 miles northwest of Denver. The Steamboat/Hayden airport (HDN), about 25 miles from town, is served American, Delta, United and Frontier airlines.

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This March 2009 photo shows the Strawberry Park Hot Springs at Steamboat Springs, Colo.

Steamboat Springs, located about 150 miles northwest of Denver, was named in the 1860s by French fur trappers who thought the mineral springs they heard sounded like a steamboat.

• STEAMBOAT SKI AREA: Steamboat is traditionally known for its deep, light, dry snow, and has trademarked the name “Champagne Powder” to describe it. When conditions are good, those willing to pay a premium can indulge in first tracks before the lifts open to the public.

This year, in early January, there was far more sunshine than snow, with only 75 percent of the trails open for skiing.

Despite the spring-like conditions, the Steamboat Ski School was offering a full roster of lessons in ski racing, telemark skiing, park and pipe freestyle, and snowbiking (on special bikes fitted with skis).

Regular opportunities to ski with a naturalist are offered by the environmental group Yampatika, which also offers snowshoe tours. Strenuous trips visit an old mine while family groups stick to more level terrain.

A variety of surprisingly good dining options are offered on the mountain, and my family prefers the eclectic food in the Thunderhead or Rendezvous Saddle lodges to the burger joints at the base.

After a day of skiing, wine tastings and two friendly dogs

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In this Dec. 28, 2008, photo released by Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works/Dagny McKinley Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works sled dogs are seen at Steamboat Springs, Colo. There’s more to do at Steamboat than just skiing. can often be enjoyed at Ski Town the resorts, the Sheraton and the Wine & Spirits in the Steamboat Steamboat Grand, have spas that are open to the public.

Grand hotel.

For apres ski on Mount A few doors up, Enzo’s Werner, there is an annual, free Pizzeria makes pies with homeBud Light Rocks the Boat outmade mozzarella that are the door concert series, and a few best I’ve had outside of Italy. winter performances at the 550Save room for dessert, made by seat Strings Music Pavilion.

Chocolate Soup Pastry Cafe, • OLD TOWN STEAMwhose macaroons are so delicious BOAT: Demonstrating that they are now carried by some Steamboat is about the locals as Whole Foods stores.

If a hotel hot tub isn’t enough well as the tourists, many of the top attractions in town are run to ease aching muscles, two of

by the city. These include Howelsen Hill, Colorado’s oldest ski area in continuous use (since 1915), and the indoor Howelsen Ice Arena.

Another local attraction is Old Town Hot Springs, which has been drawing tourists to the site for more than 100 years and is run by a nonprofit organization.

The Hot Springs offer several outdoor pools heated to varying temperatures for laps or soaking, two water slides and an aquatic climbing wall. A cardio room and massage treatments are also available.

Other wellness offerings in town include Steamboat Pilates, Yoga and Fitness, and the Rocky Mountain Day Spa. Dining options run the gamut here, from the coffee shop in the Off the Beaten Path bookstore, to Winona’s, where I generally bypass the plate-size cinnamon rolls in favor of the healthier fare, to Backcountry Provisions for hearty sandwiches, to the upscale Bistro C.V., which adds foie gras to its burgers.

• OUTSIDE OF TOWN: As part of the base renovations, evening tubing was eliminated from the ski hill. Fortunately, it is one of many activities offered at Saddleback Ranch, 15 miles west of town. The ranch also offers horseback riding and sleigh rides.

More unusual winter activities include being taught to mush

by Iditarod participant Kris Hoffman, owner of Grizzle-T Dog Sledding; the Bridgestone Winter Driving School; ice climbing for novices, offered by Rocky Mountain Ventures; hot air ballooning hosted by Wild West Balloon Adventures, and when conditions are right, backcountry skiing under the full moon with Steamboat Powdercats.

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These music stars became movie stars (“Seven Pounds”). But his first major role, in 1993’s “Six Degrees of Separation,” showed he was confident enough to jugLOS ANGELES (AP) gle multiple genres within the Everyone wants to be a multisame film. At this point, I would hyphenate. No one wants to be say he’s crossed over so compigeonholed. And so basketball pletely, he’s known more for his players try to be rappers and acting than for his music. rappers try to be basketball • Bette Midler: The Divine players. Jessica Simpson sells Miss M forged her career belting shoes and Jennifer Lopez sells out tunes on Broadway, at nightperfume. clubs and in bathhouses (with a But while actors often try to then-unknown Barry Manilow be singers Eddie Murphy’s as her accompanist) a petite “Party All the Time,” anyone? woman with a larger-than-life singers also frequently venture stage presence. But she wowed into acting. Sometimes they the world with her acting abilicarve out impressive second ties in her first major film role careers for themselves; someAP PHOTO/20TH CENTURY FOX, STEPHEN VAUGHAN in 1979’s “The Rose,” playing a times, they’re Britney Spears in In this film image released by 20th Century Fox, Justin Timberlake, self-destructive, drug-addicted “Crossroads.” left, and Amanda Seyfried are shown in a scene from “In Time.” rock star inspired by Janis This week, we see several Joplin. The performance earned musicians who’ve made the thriller “The Manchurian Chairman of the Board was, of her an Oscar nomination for transition from the recording Candidate” (1962) probably pro- best actress; a second nominacourse, a major pop star who studio to the big screen. Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton co-star caused a frenzy among scream- vided him with his greatest per- tion would come for 1991’s “For formance. ing bobbysoxers in the 1940s the Boys.” Standout comic roles in the gospel comedy “Joyful • Will Smith: The former before crafting a major movie include “Down and Out in Noise,” while Mark Wahlberg Fresh Prince of Bel-Air transcareer for himself. Sinatra won Beverly Hills,” ”Outrageous plays a master smuggler in Fortune” and “The First Wives “Contraband.” So here’s a look at an Academy Award for best sup- formed himself into a two-time Oscar nominee, going from porting actor in 1953’s “From Club.” And just try to watch five great music stars who catchy rap tunes and sitcom “Beaches” without crying. became great actors. For sake of Here to Eternity” and earned a best-actor nomination for 1955’s laughs to heavyweight roles in • Cher: She’s a diva who’s argument, performers like “Ali” and “The Pursuit of had highs and lows and been Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli “The Man With the Golden Arm.” Early film roles naturally Happyness.” Smith is the epito- around forever. But Cher was a and even the aforementioned me of a movie star, with talent singer and variety television J.Lo, who had their roots in both were in musicals, including and charm for days. He’s proven star (with then-husband Sonny “Anchors Aweigh” (1945) and art forms simultaneously, don’t “On the Town” (1949) with Gene he can do it all, from comedy Bono) known for her big, flamcount. We’re talking about peo(the “Men in Black” movies) to Kelly. The original “Ocean’s boyant personality before putple who were primarily known action (the “Bad Boys” movies) ting together a string of strong, as singers (or rappers, etc.) and Eleven” (1960) allowed him to to romance (“Hitch”) to sci-fi (“I eclectic film performances in the play it smooth as master thief made the leap: Danny Ocean, while the political Am Legend”) to serious dramas ’80s and ’90s, including “Mask,” • Frank Sinatra: The

BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Film Reviewer

BY DAVID GERMAIN AP Film Reviewer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chimes may have tolled midnight in Paris, but in Hollywood, it’s the dawn of another career revival for Woody Allen after his biggest hit in decades and a new round of awards accolades.

How much will the success of “Midnight in Paris” change the filmmaker’s career? Not one bit, says Allen.

In nearly 45 years of alternating between toast of the town and yesterday’s news, Allen has barely deviated from a simple formula: make a movie a year on an economical budget and avoid the show business baubles counting boxoffice grosses, obsessing over reviews, glad-handing for awards that would distract from his routine.

“I’ve managed to avoid over decades the hit-flop syndrome,” Allen said in an interview during a recent trip to Los Angeles, where he and his Dixieland jazz band wrapped up a six-city tour.

“Most filmmakers work in that spectrum, and they have the pluses and minuses. They get the delight and pleasure out of a great hit, and they love the awards, they love the parties, the opening-night parties, the premieres. The box-office returns are heady for them, and they love it. But when something doesn’t work, very often, they have trouble getting money for their next picture.

“I’ve never had that problem. I’ve never had their joys or their lows. I’ve just sort of existed since 1968 making films kind of on a low flame, burning on a low flame. And that’s fine, because the fun for me is to make the picture.”

By the time the romantic fantasy “Midnight in Paris” began packing theaters last summer, Allen was on to the next film, preparing to shoot his ensemble comedy “Nero Fiddled” in Rome. He had put “Midnight” behind him, but his love letter to Paris was charming critics and fans like no other Allen film had done in ages.

A clever romp examining people’s perpetual discontent with modern times, the film stars Owen Wilson as an American writer whose yearning for the 1920s Paris of Hemingway and Fitzgerald

gives him a chance to spend some quality time with his idols.

Allen may not have been counting the grosses, but the rest of Hollywood was as “Midnight in Paris” became the independentfilm success of the year with $56.4 million domestically and well over $100 million worldwide.

The film has four nominations at Sunday’s Golden Globes, picked up an original-screenplay nomination for the Writers Guild of America Awards and brought Allen his first Directors Guild of America nomination since 1989’s “Crimes and Misdemeanors.”

Already the record-holder with 14 writing nominations at the Academy Awards, Allen seems likely to pad that total and possibly pick up his first Oscar directing nomination since 1994’s “Bullets Over Broadway” and first bestpicture nomination since 1986’s “Hannah and Her Sisters.”

“Woody Allen still has a lot to say, and he’s as prolific as ever, and he’s at another peak,” said Michael Barker, co-president of Sony Pictures Classics, which released Allen’s last three films, among them “Midnight in Paris,” and is putting out “Nero Fiddled” this summer. “Look at ‘Midnight in Paris.’ It’s one of the freshest, most-original screenplays imaginable. It’s a fantasy film with no special effects.”

No special effects, that is, except rhapsodic images of Paris a city 76-year-old Allen says he would consider moving to if his wife were not set on remaining in Manhattan and the latest in a long line of magical casts the filmmaker has assembled over the decades.

Roles in Allen’s films have brought Oscars to Diane Keaton, Michael Caine, Dianne Wiest and others, while 1977’s “Annie Hall” won best picture, director and original screenplay. Allen also won a screenplay Oscar for “Hannah and Her Sisters.”

Even with such awards success, Allen talks about his films as though they’re a lightweight body of work.

“I’m still trying to make a great film, and that goal keeps me going,” Allen said. “To keep trying to make something that I feel could play alongside films that I consider great.”

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In this film image released by Universal Pictures, Mark Wahlberg, left, and Ben Foster are shown in a scene from “Contraband.”

Wahlberg does one last job in ‘Contraband’

BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Film Reviewer Yes, “Contraband” follows the tried-and-true One Last Job formula. Yes, Mark Wahlberg is nestled deep within his comfort zone as a former master criminal who’s lived a dangerous life and gone straight.

Still, this is a solid genre picture that knows exactly what it is, has no delusions of grandeur and carries out its task in entertaining and occasionally even suspenseful fashion. That probably sounds like an elaborate way of saying, “Hooray for mediocrity!” But it’s January, and we’ll take our thrills where we can get them.

Based on the 2008 Icelandic film “ReykjavikRotterdam” and directed by that film’s star, Baltasar Kormakur, “Contraband” features Wahlberg as Chris

Farraday, a one-time expert smuggler who’s now living a quiet life as a security consultant in the New Orleans suburbs with his hairstylist wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and their two young sons.

When Kate’s younger brother (Caleb Landry Jones) botches a job for volatile local drug dealer Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi, tatted, high-pitched and squirrelly) while pulling into the Port of New Orleans, Chris must come out of retirement to make up the loss to this madman. His plan involves shipping down to Panama City to bring back millions in counterfeit bills; not only does this not go according to plan, it spins wildly out of control.

Among the strong supporting cast, J.K. Simmons is the ship’s uptight captain; Lukas Haas plays Chris’ right-hand man.

Meanwhile, back in the bayou, Kate and the kids become targets of the drug dealer’s increasing threats, even though they’re supposed to be under the protection of Chris’ best friend and former partner in crime, Sebastian (Ben Foster). Beckinsale is stuck in a bit of a thankless role as the victimized wife, but she does try to infuse a harder edge to the character. Besides, another “Underworld” movie is coming out next week, so you’ll see her in full butt-kicking mode soon enough. Ribisi, by contrast, massively overdoes the crazy but at least it’s a hoot to watch.

Kormakur relies too heavily on shaky-cam tricks and quick, needless zooms to pump up the tension, but some of his set pieces do play out in visceral fashion. An armoredcar heist that Chris and his cohorts get roped into

Blake Shelton back as co-host of ACM Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Get ready for another dose of Blake Shelton as country’s hottest leading man joins Reba McEntire again this year as co-host of The Academy of Country Music Awards.

The 47th annual show will be April 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Like Shelton, the ACM’s Fan Jam

also will return for a second year. This time the Zac Brown Band will host the parallel event at the Mandalay Events Center.

The academy also will salute Lionel Richie with “ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends A Lifetime of Hits,” its annual television special taped the day after the awards and

aired later on CBS. Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts and others will join Richie on the show.

The appearance, his first on the ACMs, will continue country music’s love affair with Richie, who is preparing to release a country duets album this spring called “Tuskegee.”

helping with at the last minute is one example; this sequence also has the daring to suggest that Wahlberg’s character hasn’t completely transformed himself into a nice or even decent guy after all. The “Contraband” script, written by Aaron Guzikowski, seems more interested in exploring the complexities of its characters’ interior lives than a lot of action movies, which is commendable.

There’s also an amusing subplot involving a stolen Jackson Pollock painting that’s smartly played for some subtle laughs, one that just goes to show that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

“Contraband,” a Universal Pictures release, is rated R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use. Running time: 109 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

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”The Witches of Eastwick” and “Tea With Mussolini.” She won a best-actress Oscar as the hardheaded Loretta in 1987’s “Moonstruck” (and before that was nominated for best supporting actress for 1983’s “Silkwood”). Her last film role was … well, it was providing the voice of a lioness under Kevin James’ care in 2011’s “Zookeeper.” But Cher is always full of surprises, so as her “Burlesque” ballad goes we haven’t seen the last of her.

• Justin Timberlake: I was very tempted to put Dwight Yoakam in this spot. Or Mos Def, or even Ice Cube. But JT is just too powerful. He has long since transcended his “Mickey Mouse Club” and boy-band origins to become not just a formidable solo performer but also an actor of surprising range.

Following dramatic supporting roles in “Alpha Dog” and “Black Snake Moan,” he was charismatic as hell as the ambitious Sean Parker in “The Social Network.” This year, he proved he can be both a romantic lead (“Friends With Benefits”) and an action star (“In Time”), while reinforcing his strengths as a comedian (“Bad Teacher”). And then there are his “Saturday Night Live” appearances, which granted spoof his pop-star youth, but they also allow him to show off that sharp comic timing.

SCHEDULE SAT 1/14 THRU MON 1/16 ONLY BEAUTY & THE BEAST MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 3-D ONLY (G) GHOST PROTOCOL (PG-13) 11:30 1:55 4:20 6:50 9:20 12:00 3:45 7:00 10:05 JOYFUL NOISE (PG-13) WE BOUGHT A ZOO 12:30 3:30 6:35 9:35 (PG) 2:40 7:10 10:15 CONTRABAND (R) SHERLOCK HOLMES 2: A 11:50 2:25 5:05 7:45 10:30 GAME OF SHADOWS (PG-13) THE DEVIL INSIDE (R) 12:45 4:30 7:30 10:25 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:20 9:55 ALIVIN AND THE CHIPWAR HORSE (PG-13) MUNKS: CHIPWRECKED 11:40 3:00 6:20 9:45 (PG) 12:00

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DATES TO REMEMBER program.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Hug A Miracle, will meet at 7 p.m. at the • DivorceCare seminar and supChurch of the Brethren, 1431 W. port group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Main St., Troy, use back door. at Piqua Assembly of God Church, • Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring 8440 King Arthur Drive, Piqua. Child Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal care provided through the sixthChurch, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. grade.

• Sanctuary, for women who have • COSA, an anonymous 12-step been affected by sexual abuse, locarecovery program for friends and tion not made public. Must currently family members whose lives have be in therapy. For more information, been affected by another person’s call Amy Johns at 667-1069, Ext. 430 compulsive sexual behavior, will meet • Miami Valley Women’s Center, in the evening in Tipp City. For more 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber information, call 463-2001.

Heights, offers free pregnancy test• AA, Piqua Breakfast Group will ing, noon to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For meet at 8:30 a.m. at Westminter more information, call 236-2273.

Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash • Pilates for Beginners, 8:30-9:30 and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The dis- a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. cussion meeting is open.

Main St., Tipp City. For more informa• AA, Troy Trinity Group meets at tion, call Tipp-Monroe Community 7 p.m. for open discussion in the 12 Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal 669-2441.

Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy.

• NAMI, a support group for family • AA, open meeting, 6 p.m., members who have a family member Westminster Presbyterian Church, who is mentally ill, will meet from 7corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, 8:30 p.m. the third Monday at the Piqua. Alley entrance, upstairs.

Stouder Center, Suite 4000, Troy. Call • AA, Living Sober meeting, open 335-3365 or 339-5393 for more inforto all who have an interest in a sober mation. lifestyle, 7:30 p.m., Westminster • Next Step at Noon, noon to 1 Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash p.m. at Ginghamsburg South and Caldwell streets, Piqua.

Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road • Narcotics Anonymous, Winner’s 25-A, one mile south of the main Group, will meet at 5 p.m. at Trinity campus.

Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., • Al-Anon, “The Language of Troy. Open discussion .

Letting Go, Women’s Al-Anon,” will be • Narcotics Anonymous, Poison at 6:45 p.m. at the Presbyterian Free, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Franklin and Walnut streets, Church, 202 W. Fourth St., third floor, Troy. Women dealing with an addicGreenville. tion issue of any kind in a friend or • Narcotics Anonymous, Never family member are invited.

Alone, Never Again, 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 212 N. Main St., TUESDAY Sidney • Teen Talk, where teens share • Deep water aerobics will be their everyday issues through comoffered from 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. at munication, will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash Troy View Church of God, 1879 St., Troy. For more information, call Staunton Road, Troy.

• Singles Night at The Avenue will Carmen Pagano at (469) 667-3059 or 335-2715. be from 6-10 p.m. at the Main • A daytime grief support group Campus Avenue, Ginghamsburg meets on the first, third and fifth Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, Troy. Each week, cards, noncompeti- Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the Generations of Life Center,, second tive volleyball, free line dances and floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The free ballroom dance lessons. Child support group is open to any grieving care for children birth through fifth grade is offered from 5:45-7:45 p.m. adults in the greater Miami County each night in the Main Campus build- area and there is no participation fee.

Sessions are facilitated by trained ing. For more information, call 667bereavement staff. Call 573-2100 for 1069, Ext. 21. details or visit the website at • A Spin-In group, practicing the homc.org. art of making yarn on a spinning • A children’s support group for wheel, meets from 2-4 p.m. on the any grieving children ages 6-11 years third Sunday at Tippecanoe Weaver in the greater Miami County area will and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first For more information, call 667-5358. and third Tuesday evenings at the Generations of Life Center, second floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. There is MONDAY no participation fee. Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement • Christian 12 step meetings, staff and volunteers. Crafts, sharing “Walking in Freedom,” are offered at time and other grief support activities 7 p.m. at Open Arms Church, 4075 are preceded by a light meal.

Tipp Cowlesville Road, Tipp City.

• The Concord Township Trustees • Shallow water aerobics will be will meet at 10 a.m. on the first and offered from 8-9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to third Tuesday at the township buildnoon at the Lincoln Community ing, 2678 W. State Route 718.

Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. For more • The Blue Star Mothers of information, call Carmen Pagano at America meet from 7-9 p.m. the third (469) 667-3059 or 335-3059.

Tuesday at the Miami County Red • AA, Big Book discussion meetCross, 1314 Barnhart Road, Troy. ing will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity Meetings are open to any mother of Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset a member of the military, guard or Road, Troy, in the 12 Step Room. The reserve or mothers of veterans. For discussion is open to the public. more information, e-mail at • AA, Green & Growing will meet SpiritofFreedomOH1@yahoo.com or at 8 p.m. The closed discussion by call (937) 307-9219. meeting (attendees must have a • A support group for people desire to stop drinking) will be at Troy affected by breast cancer meets on View Church of God, 1879 Old the third Tuesday of each month.

Staunton Road, Troy.

Sponsored by the UVMC Cancer • AA, There Is A Solution Group Care Center, the group’s mission is will meet at 8 p.m. in Ginghamsburg to empower women to cope with the United Methodist Church, County day-to-day realities of cancer before, Road 25-A, Ginghamsburg. The dis- during and after treatment. The supcussion group is closed (participants port group meets at the Farmhouse, must have a desire to stop drinking). located on the UVMC/Upper Valley • AA, West Milton open discusMedical Center campus, 3130 N. sion, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Dixie Highway, Troy. Social time Lutheran Church, rear entrance, begins at 6:30 p.m., the meeting, 71209 S. Miami St. Non-smoking, 8:15 p.m. Contact Chris Watercutter handicap accessible. at 440-4638 or 492-1033, or Robin • Al-Anon, Serenity Seekers will Supinger at 440-4820 for more informeet at 8 p.m. in the 12 Step Room mation. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. • The Miami Shelby Chapter of Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion the Barbershop Harmony Society will meeting is open. A beginner’s meet- meet at 7:30 p.m. at Greene Street ing begins at 7:30 p.m.

United Methodist Church, 415 W. • Alternatives: Anger/Rage Greene St., Piqua. All men interested Control Group for adult males, 7-9 in singing are welcome and visitors p.m., Miami County Shelter, 16 E. always are welcome. For more inforFranklin St., Troy. Issues addressed mation, call 778-1586 or visit the are physical, verbal and emotional group’s Web site at www.melodyviolence toward family members and menchorus.org. other persons, how to express feel• Divorce Care, 7 p.m. at Richards ings, how to communicate instead of Chapel, 831 McKaig Ave., Troy. confronting and how to act nonvioVideo/small group class designed to lently with stress and anger issues. help separated or divorced people.

• Mind Over Weight Total Fitness, For more information, call 335-8814.

6-7 p.m., 213 E. Franklin St., Troy.

• AA, women’s meeting, 8-9 p.m., Other days and times available. For Dettmer’s Daniel Dining Room. more information, call 339-2699.

• AA Tuesday night meeting, 7 • TOPS (Take Off Pounds p.m., Troy Church of the Brethren, Sensibly), 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

Church, 11 N. Third St., Tipp City.

• AA, The Best Is Yet To Come New members welcome. For more Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 information, call 335-9721.

Step Room at Trinity Episcopal • Troy Noon Optimist Club will Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. The meet at noon at the Tin Roof restau- discussion is open. rant. Guests welcome. For more • AA, Tipp City Group, Zion information, call 440-9607.

Lutheran Church, Main and Third • Weight Watchers, Westminster streets at 8 p.m. This is a closed disPresbyterian, Piqua, weigh-in is at 5 cussion (participants must have a and meeting at 5:30 p.m. desire to stop drinking).

• Parenting Education Groups will • Al-Anon, 8:30 p.m. Sidney meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Group, Presbyterian Church, corner Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. North and Miami streets, Sidney.

Franklin St., Troy. Learn new and • AA, 7 p.m. at Troy Church of the age-appropriate ways to parent chil- Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. dren. Call 339-6761 for more inforOpen discussion. mation. There is no charge for this • An Intermediate Pilates class

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Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• Men’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues.

Call 339-6761 for more information.

• A Domestic Violence Support Group for Women will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16. E. Franklin St., Troy. Support for battered women who want to break free from partner violence is offered.

There is no charge for the program.

For more information, call 339-6761.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• Children’s Creative Play Group will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy.

School-age children will learn appropriate social interactions and free expression through unique play therapy. There is no charge for this program. More information is available by calling 339-6761.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Spirit of Recovery, Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• Weight Watchers, Suite 2600, Stouder Center, Troy, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191.

• Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 9100 N. Main St., State Route 48, between Meijer and Samaritan North. For other meetings or information, call 252-6766 or (800) 589-6262, or visit the Web site at www.region5oa.org.

• Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273.

WEDNESDAY • A Pilates Beginners group matwork class will be from 5:30-6:30 • Shallow water aerobics will be p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. offered from 8-9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to For more information, call Tippnoon at the Lincoln Community Monroe Community Services at 667Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. For more 8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. information, call Carmen Pagano at • Safe People, 7-8:30 p.m., (469) 667-3059 or 335-3059.

Ginghamsburg Church, SC/DC 104.

• Skyview Wesleyan Church, 6995 Peters Road, Tipp City, will offer Find guidance for making safe choica free dinner at 6:15 p.m. Bible study es in relationships, from friendships to co-workers, family or romance. will begin at 7 p.m.

Learn to identify nurturing people as • The “Sit and Knit” group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tippecanoe well as those who should be avoided.

Call Roberta Bogle at 667-4678 for Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd more information.

St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited • Boundaries, 7-8:30 p.m., to attend. For more information, call Ginghamsburg Church, ARK 200. A 667-5358.

12-week video series using • Grandma’s Kitchen, a homecooked meal prepared by volunteers, Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Offers practical is offered every Wednesday from 5help and encouragement to all who 6:30 p.m. in the activity center of seek a healthy, balanced life and Hoffman United Methodist Church, practice in being able to say no. For 201 S. Main St., West Milton, one more information, call Linda Richards block west of State Route 48. The meal, which includes a main course, at 667-4678.

• The Temple of Praise Ministries salad, dessert and drink, is $6 per will serve hot lunches from noon to 2 person, or $3 for a children’s meal. p.m. on the first and third Wednesday The meal is not provided on the at 235 S. Third St., Tipp City. weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or A free employment networking • New Year’s. group will be offered from 8-9 a.m.

• An Alzheimer’s Support Group Wednesday at Job and Family each will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. the first Services, 2040 N. County Road 25and third Wednesday of every month A, Troy.

The group will offer tools to at Hospice of Miami County, 530 tap into unadvertised jobs, assisWayne St., Troy. The group is for anytance to improve personal presentaone dealing with dementia of a loved one. For more information, call Darla tion skills and resume writing. For more information, call Steven Kiefer York at 335-3651. at 570-2688 or Justin Sommer at • The Dayton Area ALS 440-3465.

(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group will THURSDAY meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday at the West • Deep water aerobics will be Charleston Church of the Brethren, 7390 State Route 202 (3 miles north offered from 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash of I-70). Bring a brown bag lunch.

Beverages will be provided. For more St., Troy. For more information, call Carmen Pagano at (469) 667-3059 information, call (866) 273-2572. or 335-2715.

• The Kiwanis Club will meet at • The Generations of Life Center noon at the Troy Country Club, 1830 of Hospice of Miami County will offer Peters Road, Troy. Non-members of a 6 O’Clock Supper at local restauKiwanis are invited to come meet rants on the third Thursday of each friends and have lunch. For more month at 6 p.m. The locations vary, information, contact Bobby Phillips, so those interested parties can call vice president, at 335-6989. the office at 573-2100 for details.

• Retirees of the Local 128 UAW This is a social event for grieving will meet the third Wednesday at adults who do not wish to dine out 11:30 a.m. for a hot lunch and short alone. Attendees order from the meeting at the Troy Senior Citizens menu.

Center, 134 N. Market St., Troy.

• An open parent-support group • The Troy American Legion Post will be at 7 p.m. at Corinn’s Way Inc., No. 43 euchre parties will begin at 306 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

7:30 p.m. For more information, call • Parents are invited to attend the 339-1564.

• AA, Pioneer Group open discus- Corinn’s Way Inc. parent support group from 7-8:30 p.m. each sion will meet at 9:30 a.m. Enter Thursday. The meetings are open down the basement steps on the discussion. north side of The United Church Of • Tipp City Seniors, meet at noon; Christ on North Pearl Street in bring a covered dish for lunch; proCovington. The group also meets at 8:30 p.m. Monday night and is wheel- grams are held one or two times a month. For more information, call chair accessible.

667-8865.

• AA, Serenity Island Group will • Best is Yet to Come open AA meet at 8 p.m. in the Westminster meeting, 11 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The dis- Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• Weight Watchers, Suite 2600, cussion is open.

• AA, 12 & 12 will meet at 8 p.m. Stouder Center, Troy, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call (800) 374for closed discussion, Step and 9191.

Tradition meeting, in the 12 Step • AA, Tri-City Group meeting will Room, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 take place 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the cafeS. Dorset Road, Troy. teria of the former Dettmer Hospital.

• AA, open discussion, 8 p.m., The lead meeting is open. For more Westminster Presbyterian Church, information, call 335-9079. corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, • AA, Spirituality Group will meet Piqua. Use the alley entrance, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian upstairs.

• Al-Anon, Trinity Group will meet Church, Troy. The discussion is open.

• Recovery International, a selfat 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at will be from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441.

• Women’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy.

Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 339-6761 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Just For Tuesday, will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. This is an open discussion.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Unity Group, 7 p.m., Freedom Life Ministries Church, 9101 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Open discussion.

• Public bingo, license No. 010528, will begin with early birds at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 833, 17 W. Franklin St., Troy. Use the Cherry Street entrance. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Instant tickets also will be available.

• Public bingo — paper and computer — will be offered by the Tipp City Lumber Baseball organization from 7-10 p.m. at the West Milton Eagles, 2270 S. Miami St., West Milton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and concessions will be available.

Proceeds will benefit the sponsorship of five Little League baseball teams.

For more information, call 543-9959.

• DivorceCare will be every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Nazarene, State Route 55 and Barnhart Road, Troy. The group is open to men and women.

For more information, call Patty at 440-1269 or Debbie at 335-8397.

• Christian 12-Step, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

help group for adults of any age suffering from panic, anxiety, depression or other nervous or mental disorders, will meet every Thursday from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library, 419 W. Main St., Troy. The organization is not meant to replace the advice of physicians, but can be a useful tool in developing good mental health through will training. There is no charge to attend, but free will donations are taken. For more information, call 473-3650 or visit the group’s Web site at www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org.

• Health Partners Free Clinic will offer a free clinic on Thursday night at the clinic, 1300 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Registration will be from 5:30-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The clinic does not accept medical emergencies, but can refer patients to other doctors and can prescribe medication. Call 332-0894 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, NAIOU, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• Preschool story hours will be from 10-11 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradford Public Library, 138 E. Main St., Bradford.

• Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City. For more information, call 552-7082.

FRIDAY • Shallow water aerobics will be offered from 8-9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon at the Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. For more information, call Carmen Pagano at (469) 667-3059 or 335-3059.

• A “Late Night Knit” meeting will be from 7-10 p.m. on the first and third Friday at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 667-5358.

• AA, Troy Friday Morning Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. The discussion is open.

• AA, open discussion, 8 p.m. in the Salvation Army, 129 South Wayne St., Piqua. Use parking lot entrance, held in gym.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Clean and Free, 8 p.m., Dettmer Hospital, 3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy.

Open discussion. Fellowship from 7-8 p.m.

• A Pilates Intermediate group matwork class will be held from 9-10 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City.

For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 6678631 or Celeste at 667-2441.

• Weight Watchers, Suite 2600, Stouder Center, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 3749191.

• A singles dance is offered every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Christopher Club, Dixie Highway, Kettering, sponsored by Group Interaction. The dance is $6. For more information, call 640-3015 or visit www.groupia.org.

• Christian Worship Center, 3537 S. Elm Tree Road, Christiansburg, hosts a Friday Night Bluegrass Jam beginning at 7 p.m. each Friday.

Homemade meals are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants may bring instruments and join in. A small donation is requested at the door. For more information or directions, call 857-9090 or 631-2624.

SATURDAY • Recovery Too Al-Anon meetings are offered at 8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, main campus, Room 117, S. County Road 25A, Tipp City.

• AA, Men’s Meeting will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the new First Lutheran Church, corner of Washington Road and State Route 41. The meeting is closed (members must have a desire to stop drinking).

• AA, Troy Winners Group will meet at 8:30 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy for discussion. The meeting is open.

• AA, Troy Beginners Group meets at 7 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. This is an open discussion meeting.

• Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, meeting at 9 a.m., weigh-in at 9:30 a.m.

• Pilates for Beginners (Introduction), 9:15-10:15 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Saturday Night Live, 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St., Sidney.

• Relapse Prevention Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at The Avenue, Room 504, at Ginghamsburg Main Campus, 6759 S. County Road 25A. • The Next Step, a worship celebration for people on the road to recovery, 7 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Main Campus Sanctuary, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. • Yoga classes will be offered from 10-11 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ, Troy. The public is invited.

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BOOK REVIEW

Sunday, January 15, 2012

SUNDAY CROSSWORD

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“Sergeant Rex: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog,” by Mike Dowling, is shown.

Marine’s best friend Dog handler’s book hard to put down

BY MIKE HOUSEHOLDER AP Book Reviewer “Sergeant Rex: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog” (Atria), by Mike Dowling with Damien Lewis: Every armed conflict that featured an American military presence has inevitably been followed by a cavalcade of books written about the exploits of those who fought in it from the decision-making generals and admirals to the front line grunts and everyone in between.

That tradition has continued with the war in Iraq.. Mike Dowling is one of those who fought in Iraq. The Marine was deployed in 2004, where he served with the battlehardened Warlords unit that was based in the ultraviolent Triangle of Death.

His story isn’t that of the typical Marine warrior, however. Dowling saw plenty of combat, yes, but he and a colleague were charged with saving lives, not taking them.

In “Sergeant Rex: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog,” Dowling recounts how he and his German shepherd comrade risked their lives on a near-daily basis while laying the groundwork for future K9 teams serving in battlefield units.

Dowling does a terrific job of transporting the reader to Iraq circa 2004, describing in heart-pounding detail how Rex, despite searing heat and the specter of constant danger, sniffed out scores of the bad guys’ improvised explosive devices, bombmaking materials and ammunition caches.

The real-feel nature of Dowling’s prose is only part of the reason “Sergeant Rex” is such a compelling read. It’s the relationship between handler and military working dog that really jumps off the page — the whole man’s best friend thing.

Or in this case, Marine’s best friend.

Dowling deftly establishes the pair’s symbiotic relationship by tracing back to their first meeting, through training at Camp Pendleton in California and into the hellish war zones in Iraq.

At one point, Dowling wraps his body around Rex to shield him from gunfire.

Readers — dog lovers or not — cannot help but hang on every word (or cheat forward in the book) to see if Rex survives the countless roadside bomb patrols and trips “outside the wire” where he encounters packs of rabid stray dogs and insurgents, all of whom are intent on killing him.

1. Traipse 5. Alpenstock 10. Cliff 15. Winglike parts 19. Lhasa — 20. Atelier essential 21. Of a bone 22. Outlaws 23. Man with an hourglass: 2 wds.

25. Sci-fi vessel 27. Port-au-Prince native 28. Banded stone 30. “— beloved...”

31. “Clueless” heroine 32. Era 33. Afrikaans 34. Examines 36. Granary for corn 37. Make up-to-date 41. Spinet 42. Broadway hit of 1957: 2 wds.

45. Cat’s thatch 46. Rents 47. New York’s — Island 48. Jokes 49. Courier vehicle 50. Old greeting 51. Composed 52. A vital sign 53. American pioneer 55. Place of punishment 57. Norman Vincent — 58. Tower 59. The jackal is one 60. Softens 61. Bones of the feet 62. Wraps 64. Sacher or Linzer 65. First-rate 68. Rudd and Revere 69. “— Andronicus” 70. OT prophet 71. Word in a palindrome 72. Muscles near the pecs 73. Penalties 74. Hardened 75. Ruler of old 76. Loam 78. Chekhov title: 2 wds.

80. Campus figures, for short 81. 75-Across, e.g.

83. Car 84. Hard to discern 85. Decomposes 86. Cavity, in anatomy 88. Noted rights org.

89. Newly 92. Beast 93. Works over: 2 wds.

96. Early Reagan movie: 2 wds.

98. Timid one: 2 wds.

101. Swag 102. Disgrace 103. Earmark

104. Villain in a play 105. Novel by Austen 106. Powdered ink 107. Holy smoke!

108. Eats

DOWN 1. British mil. acronym 2. Moonfish 3. “Thin Man” pooch 4. “The Last of the —” 5. Sequence 6. Attar anagram 7. Hindu month 8. Abbr. in grammar 9. Run-down cinemas 10. Tanning plant 11. Rag 12. — meridiem 13. Yay team!

14. Comes first 15. Son of David 16. Cowardly Lion actor Bert — 17. Indigo

18. Spot 24. People: prefix 26. Hitchcock’s “— Window” 29. Desert area 32. Muppet name 33. Place near Mesa 34. Lima bean 35. Close friend: Hyph.

36. Vilified groups 37. Boost 38. Popular pol: 2 wds.

39. Absurd 40. Article of faith 41. — du jour 42. One way to read 43. Liken 44. Thinks long and hard 47. “To — — human...”

51. Lessens 52. Trapper’s merchandise 53. Scalds 54. Roughly: 2 wds.

56. Like some orders 57. Read 58. Treated a sprain 60. Place to stay 61. Go — — (set sail) 62. Throe

63. Unmentionable 64. Color slightly 65. “Godzilla” setting 66. Traditional skill 67. That woman’s 69. Fey and Louise 70. Sea devil 73. To the greatest degree 74. Raised road 75. Mesozoic period 77. Lynn or Swit 79. Boundless 80. Page or LaBelle 82. Blackjack 84. Dines 86. Entrap 87. — Hebrides 88. Black tea grade 89. Competent 90. Word on a gift label 91. Reading or drawing 92. Fiber source 93. Refuse 94. The 45th state 95. “— — My Heart” 97. Pi-sigma link 99. Yalie 100. Wrangle

BOOK REVIEW

Louvin’s ‘Satan Is Real’ is dazzling tale pulls no punches. He kicks his (much larger) brother’s butt in the opening pages for disrespecting their “Satan Is Real: The mother, and doesn’t let up Ballad of The Louvin Brothers” (It Books), by in a fast-paced read that’s pleasingly conversational.

Charlie Louvin with Along the way, he Benjamin Whitmer: I details the way he and his think I’ve already found brother developed their my favorite book of 2012. soaring harmony sound “Satan Is Real: The and the many faults of Ira, Ballad of The Louvin a philanderer and spiralBrothers” is a delight. ing alcoholic who could be Charlie Louvin’s memoir of his time with his broth- as nasty as he was briler, Ira, and the tragic end liant. He also recounts the to one of the most influen- cruelty and love of their domineering sharecropper tial duos in the history of father and a tough childAmerican music is like a Louvin Brothers song: sim- hood in Depression-era rural Alabama, the success ple and plain-spoken, yet of his six-decade marriage, powerful and resonant. and how he and his brothLouvin wrote the book with Benjamin Whitmer in er willed their way to sucthe months before he died cess and a spot on their last year of pancreatic can- beloved Grand Ole Opry.

And then how it sadly cer at the age of 83. He

BY CHRIS TALBOTT AP Book Reviewer

unraveled.

It’s sweet and saucy, spiced with the F-word and unflinching in its portrayal of the world of country music in the 1950s and ’60s.

Louvin recounts finding dirt-poor teenager Johnny Cash outside an early gig and letting his future touring partner and friend in the show for free. He tells the likely reason behind why Elvis Presley never recorded a song by his favorite country group. He illustrates a warning against the excesses of fame with a story about George Jones, and takes the Opry and modern country music to task.

His portraits are sharply drawn and the book eventually reveals a subtle picture of the

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"Satan is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers,"

by Charlie Louvin with Benjamin Whitmer, is shown. author, a survivor who lasted as long as he did because of a cleareyed toughness and an unwill-

ingness to give up long past the point he probably should have.

Louvin experienced a career renaissance late in life, becoming a favorite name drop for hipsters, folkies and traditional country fans. Lovingly reproduced Louvin Brothers vinyl LPs like “Satan Is Real” and “Tragic Songs of Life” are currently among the bestselling records in Nashville, and the book’s cover, a reproduction of the delightfully campy “Satan” album cover, is designed to take advantage of that cachet.

“Satan Is Real” is a delightful coda to the legend of The Louvin Brothers and the separate and no less interesting legend of Charlie Louvin.

BOOK BRIEFS

MTV veejays sharing history

contest with “Pink Houses” singer The proliferation of iPads, John Cougar Mellencamp.

Nooks, Kindle Fires and other color devices have made publishers and authors increasingly will‘Captain Underpants’ NEW YORK (AP) — MTV’s ing to put illustrated works in surviving original veejays have returns this year electronic format. some wild times to share.

Scholastic also announced that Atria Books, an imprint of NEW YORK — The author of two new “Captain Underpants” Simon & Schuster, announced “Captain Underpants” is joining Thursday that it had signed with the digital age and bringing back books are arriving, the first since 2006 and continuing the advenNina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, his million-selling series after a tures of schoolmates George Beard Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn six-year hiatus. and Harold Hutchins and the for an “uncensored” oral history of Scholastic Inc. announced principal they turn into, an underthe music channel launched in Thursday that e-editions of two 1981. The book is currently unti- graphic novels by Dav Pilkey, “The dressed superhero.

The titles alone should give tled and no release date had been Adventures of Super Diaper Baby” kids the giggles: “Captain set. A fifth veejay, J.J. Jackson, and “Super Diaper Baby 2,” will Underpants and the Terrifying died in 2004. come out at the end of January.

Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers,” According to Atria, the veejays The releases will include deleted to be released in August, and will talk about everything from scenes and material about the “Captain Underpants and the partying with Van Halen to a dis- making of the books, spinoffs of astrous “Paint the Mutha Pink” the “Captain Underpants” stories. Revolting Revenge of the

Radioactive Robo-Boxers,” scheduled for January 2013.

Lil Wayne writing about prison stint NEW YORK — Lil Wayne is offering a literary tour of his prison days.

The rapper has signed with Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, for the memoir “Gone Till November.”

Hachette announced Thursday that the book will tell of his eight months spent at the Rikers Island complex on a gun possession charge. Scheduled to come out in November, the book will be an “internal monologue,” based on diaries he kept while in prison.

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ENGAGEMENT

Gulker, Ramsey plan April ceremony TROY — The engagement of Mandi Gulker and Ryan Ramsey is annnounced by her parents, Joe and Teri Gulker of Troy.

Mike and Lynn Ramsey of Sunbury are parents of the bridegroom.

The bride-elect has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from The Art Institute of Charlotte. She is a home care coordinator for Gem City Homecare.

Her fiance has a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Xavier University. He is employed at Central Ohio Oxygen.

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Personal trainer Jeffrey Bullock demonstrates a side plank.

The couple will marry April 12, 2012, on the

Wehrley, Weber to exchange vows PLEASANT HILL — Suzanne Michelle Wehrley of Pleasant Hill and Anthony Von Weber of Sidney announce their engagement.

She is the daughter of Steven Wehrley and Gayle Wehrley of Pleasant Hill. He is the son of Eric Weber and Tina Welsh of Anna.

The bride-elect graduated from Newton High School in 2008, and graduated from Miami Jacobs Career College in 2010 with an associate’s degree in massage therapy.

Her fiance is a graduate of Anna High School. He is a full-time employee at IPG in Sidney.

They plan a May 19, 2012, wedding.

beach in St. Petersburg, Fla.

ANNOUNCEMENT POLICY Couples celebrating anniversaries, weddings or engagements wishing to have their announcements in the Troy Daily News may pick up information forms at the newspaper office, 224 S. Market St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Troy Daily News announcement forms must be filled out completely in order to be published.

Information also may be sent by e-mail to editorial@tdnpublishing.com (subject line: engagement, wedding, etc.) or filled out on the form provided at www.troydailynews.com.

A glossy black-and-white or good quality color photo is requested. The Troy Daily News reserves the right to judge whether photo quality is acceptable for reproduction. Couples celebrating anniversaries may submit a wedding photo and a recent photo for publication.

Photos may be picked up at the newspaper office after they are used or returned by mail if they are accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Fitness revolution Exercise should be part of daily routine

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Many people start a fitness routine in a new year only to quit after a few weeks. Others train for an event, such as a road race or triathlon, only to fall off the exercise wagon once that goal has been accomplished.

Those stops and starts are frustrating — just think back to the last time you tried to gear up again after weeks or months of inactivity.

Here’s the bottom line: Exercise should not be a special event. Like showerPUBLIC RECORDS: MARRIAGE LICENSES ing or brushing your teeth, activity should be just another part of your daily Jonathon David Bollinger, address.

William Edward Redfearn You can vary the routine.

Daniel Joseph Smith, 30, 29, of 905 Nicklin Ave., Sr., 57, of 171 Southview as your circumdetails of 351 N. High St., Piqua, to Melissa Marie Drive, Troy, to Nadine stances change, but you’ll Covington, to Layla Renne Walters, 28, of same Patrice Washington, 51, of Nutter, 32, of same address. get the best results if you address. same address. always keep going.

Rusty Allen Gass, 27, Willard Winfield Dewey Charles Christopher Cox, And don’t forget variety.

III, 42, of 25 Canyon Court, 2570 Washington Road, 37, of 818 Washington St., If you do the same thing Covington, to Jamie Lynn West Milton, to Christine Troy, to Louann Marie day after day, your muscles Kelly, 33, of same address.

Burke, 26, of same address. Marie Rieth, 31, of same will get used to the activity, and you won’t get any stronger or faster. Either switch out your activities or vary the intensity.

Maybe you run or walk a few days a week, alternating with cycling or swimming. Strength training and stretching are musts, too.

Bonus: Next time you get an invitation for a really special event, like an active vacation, you’ll be good to go.

“Develop a basic maintenance plan that you can stick with, then turn up the heat if you have something special, like a ski trip, that you want to get ready for,” said Jeffrey Bullock, a multisport athlete and personal trainer who owns a St. Petersburg, Fla., gym.

“That way you’ll be ready for anything.”

In exercise circles, the core, or abdominal muscle group, is a hot topic. “It is a real trendy thing to talk about,” Bullock said. “But unlike most trends, this one is actually good.”

Strong core muscles help you in everything from sea kayaking to snow skiing. Not to mention what they’ll do to support your spine and prevent chronic back pain that otherwise might sideline your best fitness intentions.

“With a strong core, everything else is easier,” Bullock said.

But developing strong abdominals requires more than just sit-ups. You want

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to work every muscle in your midsection.

“So the first two maintenance exercises I recommend are bent-arm planks and side bent-arm planks,” Bullock said. “They will do more for you than any crunch could ever do.”

The goal is to hold the position for at least a minute. If you can’t do that right away, just start with what you can do and build up from there. You can do these ab exercises every day (unlike other muscle groups, the core doesn’t need a couple of days’ recovery after strength training), but you will feel results if you do them at least three days a week.

If you plan to hike the Appalachian Trail or head out on your first Century bike ride (that’s a 100miler for the uninitiated), you need to build cardiovascular endurance. That means you will need to run, race-walk, bike or swim at a high enough intensity to get your heart and lungs pumping.

Bullock’s background is running, so he is partial to that discipline. Provided you’re not too overweight and you don’t have joint problems or other constraining health issues, running also may be your most convenient form of cardiovascular exercise because it does not require any specialized equipment beyond a good pair of shoes.

“I would recommend running at least twice a week, working up to the point where you can run 3 miles fairly easy,” he said.

Start by alternating running and walking. If you have a smartphone, there are several apps such as Couch to 5K that will help you build up; otherwise, find a training program online and use a stopwatch.

Try to keep your runs between 2 and 5 miles. If your legs hurt, cut back.

And vary your speed. One day run hard, the next run easy. “You never want to go all out every time,” Bullock said. “This will lead to overtraining and injuries.”

Can’t run? Pick another way to get your heart rate up to a safe level — heartrate monitors are the best way to be certain.

Depending on where you’re starting, brisk walking might be all you need at first. Just be ready to pick up the pace as your fitness

improves.

Big biceps might look good, but they aren’t really an asset in most activities.

Strong legs, however, are a huge asset in sports and other activities. And of all the leg exercises out there, the most functional are deadlifts and squats.

A deadlift is basically picking up something heavy off the ground, using proper form that ensures you’re using your leg muscles. A squat is holding something on your back (like a barbell or even a backpack) and then squatting down and standing up.

“Both movements are very important in just about any type of physical activity,” Bullock said. “And just like in running, it is important not to go heavy every time.”

So some days, go light (50 percent of your maximum) and do a lot of repetitions (25 to 30) with slow tempo (four seconds up and down). Some days go a little heavier (80 percent of your max) with fewer reps (eight to 12) at a faster tempo. Work these exercises into your routine on days that you are not running or biking.

The final part of your maintenance plan targets upper-body strength. The two best exercises also happen to be the best-known, the push-up and pull-up.

But don’t be discouraged if you can’t do a full push-up or pull-up right out of the starting gate.

“The easiest way to make a push-up easier is to elevate hand height,” Bullock said. “In other words, do push-ups with your hands on a park bench instead of on the ground.”

You can also do pushups on your knees. Highschool gym teachers used to call these “girl pushups.”

“I hate that name,” Bullock said. “I know plenty of women that would demolish most men in a push-up competition.”

Work your way up to three or four sets of 25 push-ups. Ultimately, you want to do them straightlegged with your hands on the ground. If you can do more, do more.

Pull-ups can be an even bigger challenge for many people. If you can’t do a full pull-up, get help to boost yourself up and just do “holds” for as long as you can.

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Rates fall again WASHINGTON (AP) — Fixed mortgage rates fell once again to a record low, offering a great opportunity for those who can afford to buy or refinance homes. But few are able to take advantage of the historic rates.

Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.89 percent. That’s below the previous record of 3.91 percent reached three weeks ago.

Records for mortgage rates date back to the 1950s.

The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage ticked down to 3.16 percent. That’s down from a record 3.21 percent three weeks ago.

Mortgage rates are lower because they track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which fell below 2 percent. They could fall even lower this year if the Fed launches another round of bond purchases, as some economists expect.

Average fixed mortgage rates hovered around 4 percent at the end of 2011.

BY MARY CAROL GARRITY Scripps Howard News Service I caught screen fever at an early age.

I was just a little kid, playing at my friend’s house, when I happened into her dining room and spotted the most amazing floor screen standing behind the buffet.

The large screen was bold and beautiful, stretching almost to the ceiling, and it sucked me in with a force stronger than gravity. Years later, when I was furnishing my own home, I knew I had to use a few screens, not only because they are stylish but also because they can be used to solve a host of decorating dilemmas.

Screens are amazing decorating tools. They can singlehandedly ground a room without eating up much space or making the area feel cluttered. No matter what style you like, you’ll find a

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Screens can singlehandedly ground a room without eating up much space or making the area feel cluttered. screen that will make your heart flutter and bring your room alive. How about a simple wooden screen featuring louvered shutters? A regal screen featuring an Oriental motif? One that sports rustic leather veneer or tarnished

mirrors? Once you find a screen you adore — or two, or three or maybe even four, like I have — you’ll discover a million ways to use it. Here are a few suggestions: In your dining room, you can put a screen behind a

buffet, like my friend’s mom did. In a living room, stand one behind a furniture grouping to pull all the pieces together. Or you can use two

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HOUSE HUNTING

Hot negotiation tips for homebuyers Cash doesn’t always score the best deal Negotiation strategies differ depending on how well the home is priced and who’s on the other side.

If you’re trying to buy a short-sale listing where the lender has to agree to accept less than the amount owed, the seller doesn’t have much say in the negotiations about price unless he can contribute money to pay down the loan amount.

Regardless of who you’re dealing with, you’re more likely to grab a seller’s or lender’s attention if you are preapproved for the mortgage you’ll need and can provide verification of cash for the down payment and closing costs.

Many buyers feel that cash is king. If buyers are willing and able to pay all cash with no mortgage, no hassling with the lender and no appraisal contingency, they feel they’re owed a price concession.

Not all sellers agree. Some, who are confident in the value of their home, would rather work with an offer from a well-qualified buyer who needs to obtain a mortgage, but who will pay a higher price.

Before you start negotiating, you should understand as much as you can about the other party. For instance, if the sellers are moving to a retirement home, they might go for the highest-priced offer in a multiple-offer situation, even though it might not be ideal in other regards. If they are liquidating their last asset, every penny will count.

An all-cash or large-cash-down buyer might not be able to negotiate a “deal” based on the fact that no lender will be involved. But if the home is a good value and suits your long-term needs, you might increase your offer price and include a mortgage. This way, you conserve cash for other uses.

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Many buyers don’t want to negotiate. They want their first offer to be their best offer. Usually, the only time this is effective is if yours is the only offer, the house is priced right for the market, and you offer full price. In this market, you’re better off planning for some negotiation, and not putting all your cards on the table at once.

In most areas, the home-sale market still favors buyers. A lot of sellers are selling for less than they paid. Some have to bring money to the closing. Sellers who have owned for years are selling for less than they would have years ago. It’s natural that they would want to try for the highest price possible.

Negotiations are about more than price. Generally, the fewer the contingencies or the cleaner the contract, the more attractive it will be to the seller. Closing and possession dates can become issues at the bargaining table. What’s included and excluded, time periods to satisfy contingencies, and virtually everything in the contract is negotiable.

Since everything is up for grabs, be clear about what’s not negotiable — for instance, you can’t go over a certain price. Show flexibility in areas that will hopefully be valuable to the sellers, such as buying “as is” regarding some needed repairs.

Don’t waste your time with sellers who are firm at a price that is considerably over market value.

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Winter offers no break from home maintenance

BY DEBBIE ARRINGTON Sacramento Bee Roof? Check. Windows? Check?

Furnace? Check.

When it comes to winter chores, there’s no time for procrastination. Mother Nature waits for no one. When winter comes knocking, simple tasks can become far more complicated.

“We’ve seen a lot of people coming in for insulation or thermostats,” said Ben Lister, manager of the Home Depot in Sacramento, Calif.

Preventive maintenance can lower heating costs.

First, stop the air leaks.

“You’d be amazed,” Lister said.

“If you combined all the little gaps and cracks around your house, it would add up to a 9-square-foot hole.”

Weather strip around doors, caulk around windows and spray gap-filler everywhere else; that will block those leaks.

Not sure where to start? “Try the tissue test,” he said. “Take a tissue and place it around doors and windows. If the tissue moves, there’s a leak and lost energy.”

Saving energy is high on consumers’ winter checklists.

“We’ve definitely seen much more awareness,” Lister said.

“Before buying products, consumers want to know how it’s going to benefit their home — not just today, but years to come.”

To save energy now, change the air filters of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.

“Change your air filters every three months and you’ll save $100 a year,” Lister said.

If your furnace has a musty smell, it may be time for a tuneup. That scent can signal other

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If you haven’t yet fired up your fireplace, insert or wood stove, before you do, make sure the chimney is clean and in good condition. issues that may be resolved with simple fixes now.

These two winter warmers cost nothing: • Open drapes and let sunshine take the chill off rooms. But remember to close them again after dark.

• Reverse the direction of ceiling fans so warm air is pushed down into the room. On most models, that’s clockwise.

If a leak materializes now, attack it right away.

“A little drip can cause enormous damage,” Lister said. “You don’t want to wait.”

Windows may also show condensation, a buildup of moisture.

“We often get calls from homeowners who are concerned that their windows are ‘sweating’ or leaking either inside or outside the home because they see moisture on the glass,” said Christopher Burk of Simonton Windows. “In reality, that’s simply not the case. While condensation may collect on the interior or exterior of energy-efficient windows, the units are really doing their job by helping serve as a barrier in the home.”

Recognize the difference

between condensation on the glass and between the glass panes of a multilayer window.

“If you are seeing moisture, fogging or cloudiness between the panes of glass in your window, this is a strong indication that the seal of your window has failed and it’s time to get a new window,” Burk said. “Failed seals lack the energy efficiency and features necessary to help you keep energy bills low and enjoy comfortable living in your home. While condensation on the interior or exterior of the glass is manageable, moisture between the glass needs

swift attention.”

Older, single-pane windows also can have issues.

“Windows are just like any other major part of the home,” Burk said. “They wear out over time and need to be replaced. If your windows have air leaks, don’t close properly or are failing to act as a solid barrier to the environment, then it’s time to consider replacing them with energy- efficient windows.”

Winter can create danger around the home.

Ken Nigohosian, MetLife’s regional sales manager for Northern California and a homeand auto-safety expert, focuses first on fire safety. Half of all heating-related home fires happen during December, January and February.

“People want to keep their home heating expenses down,” he said. “So, people look for alternatives — fireplaces and stoves.”

But those come with risks.

Remember: Have the chimney cleaned before you fire up the season’s first blaze. Creosote — a residue of fires — can accumulate, causing the potential for chimney fires.

Also available is the Creosote Sweeping Log — about $15 at major home stores. Burn it once every 60 fires; it reportedly cuts down on creosote buildup by 50 percent.

“When you have a fireplace, you need a tight-fitting screen,” Nigohosian added. “You don’t want any embers flying out.”

Don’t start a fire with barbecue lighter fluid or other flammable liquids; they’re not for indoor use.

“It increases the intensity of the fire considerably,” Nigohosian said.

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for some kind of spark. In my home, it was an awkward corner in the living room, a spot sandwiched between two windows. Nothing seemed to look right there, until I tried a hand-painted screen. The instant I put the screen in that donothing corner, the seating arrangement felt more intimate and cozy.

Another spot that bothered me was the oversized landing on my staircase. The spot was too small to hold a piece of furniture, but too big to stand empty. When I placed a screen in the spot to see how it looked, I was thrilled — it made the spot look cozy, filled with character and charm.

You can also use screens as window treatments. Put a pair of tall, matching screens on either side of a window, unfolding them just a bit so they cover a few inches on each side of the window, just like drapery panels. They do a great job of framing the window without blocking the light. Or, put a screen between a piece of furniture and a particularly sunny window to help filter out some light and protect your textiles from fading.

matching screens to flank a sofa, placing an end table or side chair in front of each one. I also like to put shorter screens that measure just 4 or 5 feet tall on top of buffets, fireplace mantels or bookcases to serve as oversized pieces of artwork.

Screens are masters at separating different spaces in your home. If your home has large, lofty rooms, like a loft condo, or rooms that flow into one another with no natural break, use a screen or two to define and separate spaces.

Screens are also great tools in bathrooms that have a floor plan that’s more open than you’d like.

You can use a screen to partition off the bathtub or stool, or to create a private dressing area.

You can also use a screen to conceal less attractive features. For example, a friend placed a screen in front of her washer and dryer so her laundry room looked more inviting and less utilitarian when it wasn’t in use.

Then, on wash day, she just folded back the screen and got to work.

Do you have a stagnant spot in your home that just needs someThe column has been adapted thing to spice it up? Maybe it’s a from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at dark corner or a blank wall longing www.nellhills.com.

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Some sellers eventually could become suspiget tired of having their cious or disappear if home listed and reduce they’re told by the sellers or their agent that the price to market other buyers are lining value. Others don’t. up to make an offer Sellers need to understand that buyers when they aren’t.

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You have a top-mounted kitchen sink. Basically, that’s a hole cut into the existing countertop, then you simply drop in the sink. An undermount sink is usually installed before the counter is put into place.

Then, the counter is placed on top of the sink and locks the sink into place.

However, the advantage you have with the drop-in style is that the sink can be removed fairly easily, and then you can install a new sink to the existing counter. It won’t be an under-mount sink, but you can go with a new cast-iron sink that can be any color and configuration that you like.

This can be an affordable “counter offer” that you can present to your husband!

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Plant flowers, trees that will attract wildlife

BY JOE LAMP’L Scripps Howard News Service It’s time to start putting together this year’s “perfect” garden.

While you’re drawing up plans, consider making your garden more wildlifefriendly. There are all kinds of shrubs, flowers and trees that not only add interesting textures, bright colors and intoxicating fragrances, but also will entice birds, butterflies and other beneficial insects to call your garden home. Here are several habitat-attracting plants that can provide for a multitude of creatures across all the seasons.

• Spring: Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Zones 3-9. Multipurpose plant: goldfinches and orioles use its down for nests; hummingbirds as well as butterflies feed on the nectar.

Camellia (Camellia spp.), Zones 6-11.

Evergreen flowers in spring, fall or winter depending on variety; dwarf shrub to 20-foot tree; great for nesting cover.

Cherry (Prunus spp.), Zones 3-9. Pink blooms in spring, red or black fruit in summer; birds devour cherries, clearing whole trees in a day.

Foxglove (Digitalis), Zones 3-10. Short-lived perennial or biennial with

tubular blooms in apricot, pink, copper, rose and more; hummingbird magnet.

Phlox (Phlox), Zones 3-9.

Among the first blooms for early spring; hummingbirds and butterflies; wonderful aroma; most prefer full sun.

Red-hot poker (Kniphofia), Zones 5-9.

Changes color from yellow base to red at the tip of flower clusters; also called torch lily; blooms late spring through fall; attracts hummingbirds.

• Summer: Bee balm (Monarda), Zones 3-9. Starts attracting hummingbirds and butterflies in midsummer; lots of color varieties.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.), Zones 39. Full sun to part shade; blooms summer through fall; seed heads attract chickadees, goldfinches, house finches.

Blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora), Zones 3-9. Red and yellow blooms with purple centers; blooms all summer; needs full sun.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea spp.), Zones 310. Bees, birds and butterflies love it; cut back in early summer to prolong bloom time.

Sage (Salvia spp.), Zones 4-9. Red, maroon, and purple flower spikes are a hummingbird magnet.

Yarrow (Achillea spp.),

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Consider making your garden more wildlife-friendly.

Zones 3-10. The flattened flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies; songbirds love the seeds.

• Fall: Asters (Aster spp.), Zones 3-8. Explosions of color at the end of the season; fall foraging butterflies can’t resist it.

Mahonia (Mahonia repens), Zones 5-11. Full sun to part shade; evergreen shrub with toothed leaf edges and blue berries in late summer and fall.

Elderberry (Sambucus spp.), Zones 3-9. Robins, catbirds and bluebirds love the purple berries that form on long, drooping branches.

Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium purpureum), Zones 4-9. A classic seed

provider; pinch back early in season to make shorter plants and boost flowering and seed production.

Sedum (Sedum spp.), Zones 3-10. Takes the starring role when other plants are fading; very cold-hardy; finches, chickadees like the seeds, so don’t cut off seed heads until spring.

Rugosa rose (Rosa rugosa), Zones 2-8. The shrub for rose lovers who hate the hassles; fast-growing, flourishes most anywhere; bright rose hips attract most every kind of bird.

• Winter: American cranberry bush (Viburnum trilobum), Zones 2-7. Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. This favorite grows 8-

10 feet tall and wide. Its tart red fruit forms in summer and stays all through winter.

Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), Zones 3-7. Dense, pyramid shape with clusters of seed-bearing cones; provides great cover; lots of cultivars of different colors and sizes.

Holly (Ilex spp.), Zones 5-9. A must-have winter classic with nourishing red berries; species’ characteristics range from small bushes to 60-foot-tall trees.

Barberry (Berberis spp.), Zones 3-8. Tough foliage with dry, brittle thorns makes excellent cover. Considered invasive in some states; check local regulations.

Boxwood (Buxus spp.),

Zones 4-9. Dense evergreen cover; thrives in part shade; great for slow-growing hedges to about 5 feet.

Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea), Zones 5-9. Glossy green most of the year; pea-sized red berries.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.), Zones 3-9. Mockingbirds, flickers and downy woodpeckers love the berries; shrubs give four-season interest just about everywhere.

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), Zones 3-10. Drops leaves in the fall to show off its brilliant berries; a favorite of blue jays.

Joe Lamp’l, host of “Growing a Greener World” on PBS, is a master gardener and author.

A look at some garden books that might prove helpful

BY SUSAN BANKS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Bookstores are full of garden books, and when people ask me to recommend a good basic garden manual, my answer is: There are scads of them out there.

Find something that is in your price range, as most of them cover the basics pretty well. It’s when you get past the novice stage of gardening and into diverse interests, as all passionate gardeners do, that book-buying can become pricey and tricky. Fortunately, there are a few garden authors who can be depended upon

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BY GRETCHEN MCKAY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Abandoned, boarded up and stripped clean of its original architectural details, the 150-year-old townhouse in Pittsburgh wasn’t long for this Earth when David McAnallen decided to rescue it from the wrecking ball.

The city had already condemned the once-gracious property, built sometime in the 1860s. Yet plenty of other homes in similarly bad straits had successfully been renovated, and so McAnallen, who at the time was living nearby, was pretty sure this sad old lady could be coaxed back to life, too.

Good call.

Ten years in the making, McAnallen’s home-renovation project is arguably among the neighborhood’s finest, from the meticulously restored cornice brackets and window surrounds brightening the red brick exterior, to the exquisite caramel-colored heart pine floors that greet you at the top of the stairs, to the second-floor deck that’s decked out with a gas brick fireplace and provides a bird’seye view of the courtyard.

McAnallen’s house is too big to be considered an actual diamond in the rough, but even boarded up, there was no mistaking its potential.

Blessed with beautiful arching windows, high ceilings and elaborate moldings and brackets, the three-story house reflected the Manchester neighborhood’s wave of prosperity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Still, it took some cajoling from his good friend Jim Spiegel, a real-estate broker and developer in Erie, Pa., for the psychologist to make that leap of faith.

“He was always pestering me, asking, ‘Did you buy it yet? Did you buy it?’ “ The red-tape hassles that come with buying a condemned property were just the first of many headaches.

Given the size and scope of the project, McAnallen would also need to find a capable, not to mention versatile and collaborative, general contractor who would turn his vision into something concrete.

He found all that, and then some, in Eddie Pinto of Bellevue, Pa. With the hint of a smile, McAnallen recalls being told he was “nuts” when he offered Pinto the job. But three weeks later the contractor was at his door, negotiating his fee.

Kudos also go to plasterer Roger Eades, heating guy Randy Kaczor of New Kensington, Pa., and Pittsburgh electrician Ron “Sparky” Matthews.

The bulk of the work, which included turning the first floor into an apartment for rent, took the better part of two years. Floors had to be sanded and varnished; walls required patching and painting; new windows had to be installed; and, of course, the house needed all-

LEFT: David McAnallen found a pair of slate mantels for his living room.

BELOW: This upstairs casual room was an addon.

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new plumbing, heating and electric. There also was the matter of a leaking roof, and the (very) slow process of acquiring the eight lots next door from the city so he could create a side courtyard.

McAnallen admits that during those first intense months, there were moments of “sheer panic” when he was sure he’d taken on more than he could handle.

“It was mammoth,” he said, “and I didn’t always have a sense of what was involved.”

Somehow, though, he never lost hope.

“I could always see the end result.”

Many of the home’s “new” 19th-century architectural details came from antique shops and salvage yards. He found one of a pair of slate mantels for the living room in a Verona, Pa., basement and its sister on the back of a truck outside a Pittsburgh salvage dealer. The staircase to the second floor came from an antique shop in New Castle, Pa. Other design elements only look old but are actually brand-spanking new.

Stephen Schuler of Emerald Glass in Washington, Pa., did all of the colorful custom-stained glass and also created the etched glass in the double entry.

The classic mural in the vaulted kitchen, inspired by a Gustav Dore engraving, is the work of Hollywood photographer Ken Heusey. He’d just finished painting a mural decorating a terrace overlooking the beer garden at Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh when McAnallen met him, rather serendipitously, at the YMCA. Then there’s Pinto, whose capable hands free-formed the high-relief plaster trim seen throughout much of the house. He also crafted the focal point in the main living space, a curvy walnut electronics cabinet that sits between the living- and dining-room mantels.

The elegant oxbow is a recurring shape inside and outside the house, turning

David McAnallen with contractor Eddie Pinto in the living room. up in the kitchen breakfast nook and windowsills, under the stained-glass window in the living room and the pass-through to the kitchen.

It’s also in the courtyard in the form of a gently meandering brick patio.

Equal parts taskmaster and perfectionist, Pinto was

adamant that things be done to his standards.

McAnallen was given one week to sand and patch the windows in the living room.

No more, no less.

A much longer project was a rear addition that removed a slanted roof that rendered much of the space

on the third floor unusable.

Graced with three sun-welcoming dormers, it’s now a spacious TV room that opens through glass French doors onto an open-air deck.

McAnallen is still working on a second-floor guest room and the spiral staircase off its small covered

porch that takes visitors down into the backyard (he found it on Craigslist). But the master bedroom is a finished gem with its matching window seats, skylights, built-in dressers and rustic exposed-brick walls.

The courtyard, anchored by a large oval koi pond with an “eclipse” of brightwhite rock, also is very much a work in progress.

Yet even in these early stages, you can tell it’s going to be nothing short of an urban oasis.

Landscaped with honey locust, Japanese maple and climbing and regular hydrangeas, it’s a tranquil and unexpected slice of green amid a sea of brick and asphalt. Eventually, McAnallen said, the space will include a pergola, and the arborvitae and holly bushes running along the sidewalk will grow tall enough to completely contain it.

Until then, there’s always the view from the roof.

“I love it from here,” he said.

Pay off mortgage early to save money Paying off your mortgage might sound like an ambitious plan, especially if you have recently refinanced into a 30-year term. But it’s still smart for homeowners to give some serious thought as to how they’ll pay off their home loan; if not in 2012, then sometime.

An early mortgage payoff can net substantial interest savings compared to making scheduled payments for 15 or 30 years.

Paying more quickly reduces your housing cost, freeing up that money, says Ronit Rogoszinski, a wealth adviser at Arch Financial Group in Garden City, N.Y. You’ll still be responsible for property taxes, homeowners insurance, and

home maintenance and repairs.

Some might argue for allocating more cash to investments instead of eliminating low-cost debt, says Alfred McIntosh, principal of McIntosh Capital Advisors.

But he encourages homeowners near retirement age to be mortgage-free.

To pay off your mortgage early, add an extra amount, say $50 to $500, to each monthly payment, Rogoszinski says. Don’t sacrifice necessities, such as sustenance or medical care.

Some homeowners add enough to their monthly payment to make one extra payment each year.

McIntosh explains the math: Divide one payment by 12 or multiply one payment by 10 per-

cent, and add that to the amount each month. Make sure the extra money is applied to principal, not interest or your escrow account.

One way to make that extra payment less painful is to make payments every two weeks instead of every month.

The result is 26 halfpayments instead of 12 full payments.

McIntosh says biweekly payments can knock

approximately six years off a 30-year term.

A gift of money, an inheritance, a bonus or an income tax refund creates another chance to put extra money toward your mortgage.

This strategy works best if you don’t have other, more costly debt.

“You really want to pay off the most expensive debt you have as fast as possible,” Rogoszinski says.

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SATURDAY, JAN 21, TIME: 9:30 AM PEDAL CAR, BIKE & TOYS: Station Wagon pedal car; older Schwinn bike; tricycle; sleds; red wagons; Daisy Buck Jones Special BB gun & Trail Ride Ricochet rifle; lg steel airplane; Doepke Ladder Fire Truck; Tonka: Fire trucks, construction & other toys; Nylint ABC semi-truck; Marx, 1930’s tin litho raceway set; Lionel, 1976, train set; CI 2 story house & domed bldg banks; Tin Litho Buildings: Doll house & furniture, Log Cabin, Construction Co, Military Headquarters & Barn, plus people, vehicles, & livestock; erector set; Lincoln Logs; Am bricks; Legos; Tootsie Toys; Matchbox & Hot Wheel vehicles; slot cars; Spitfire plane w/ gas engine; Gothic BB game; NHL Hockey game; 40 plus box games; Mickey Mouse record player; Better Crocker cake baker; Mini Market set; many Star Wars toys & figures; Fisher Price toys; baseball gloves incl Seaver, Ashburn, Hodges & Sammy White; catcher’s mask; leather & other old football helmets & pads; Chenille bedspread w/ saddle; 2 Hopalong Cassidy Aladdin holster & gun night lights; Hopalong Cassidy lunch box, plus Dukes of Hazzard & 2 Star Wars; spring base & 2 siton horses; plastic horses & cowboys; Cher, Marie Osmond & other small collector dolls; doll & children’s clothing; Bakelite & plastic baby toys; youth roll top desk, table & chrs.

ANTIQUES: Coin silver National & Hamilton GP pocket watches; watch chain & fob; Bulova 23 jewel & other wrist watches; lg wooden dovetailed tool chest & tools incl plumb bobs, planes, draw knife, levels, brass scribes; wrenches. hammers, etc; Hopkins & Allen Jr No. 9 rifle; Stevens Mod 235 double barrel shotgun w/ exposed hammers; H&B Louisville Grand Slam golf clubs; 6 lady w/ red hair Coke trays; Equity Dairy milk bottles; maple convertible high chair; Rockwell, Currier & Ives & other pictures; elec mantle lusters w/ prisms; Forest Green decanter & glasses; stemware; Cotton States Expo china, 1898; Covington Masonic Lodge china; other local items; Wedding Ring quilt; quilt top; mini Lane cedar chests & many other collectibles.

SPORTS MEMORABILIA: Cincinnati Reds: Seats from Crosley Field & Riverfront stadium; Pete Rose signed baseballs, cards & poster; plus 2 pewter statues, gold trading card, etc; framed photo of Kluzewski, Robinson, Nuxhall & Rose; set of 1970’s framed prints; Big Red Machine signed balls, plus Foster & bench bats; many bobble heads & much more! Yankees: Guidry jersey & team signed ball from late 1950’s; Baseball cards, 1980’s; Hartland Ruth & Spahn figures. Boston Celtics pcs; posters; Bengals logo framed helmet; OSU, Brickyard 400, new golf balls & other sporting items.

MUSICAL ITEMS: Beckwith upright & Winter spinet pianos; Hammond 1941 organ w/ lg ER-20 speaker cabinet; Rogers snare drum; Stella Guitar; clarinet; Casio keyboard; 33 & 45 rpm records. HOME FURNISHINGS: Telephone booth w/ pay phone; nice Brunswick Seville pool table; Duncan Phyfe 11 pc mahogany dining room suite; beige corduroy couch, loveseat & chr; Pulaski oak lamp table w/ brass trim; leather top round table; fancy gold mirror & others; entry console; kneehole desks; maple drop leaf tables; decorator rugs; depression bedroom suite; 1950’s maple bedroom suite by Crane & MacMahon of St. Marys; maple twin bed; cedar chest; chaise; aluminum porch & patio furniture. HH GOODS: Maytag Centennial Washer & Dryer, new 2010; TV”s; VCR; kitchen items; elec meat slicer & small appliances; violin case bar set; Playboy items; beer signs; piggy bank; nice cowboy hat & others; misc jewelry incl men’s cuff links, school & service pins; soft goods; Christmas; nice luggage; new floor model clothes steamer; Circle Pro exerciser; snow blower & garage items!

NOTE: The old stone house is full of great items. Please plan to attend. Photos & details at www.stichterauctions.com

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CRIB COMPLETE, cradle, changing table, PackN-Play, basinet, PortaCrib, saucer, walker, car seat,high chair, blankets, clothes, gate, tub good condition (937)339-4233

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120,000 highway miles. $12,500. (937)726-3333

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TREADMILL, Pro-form Crosswalk 390. Only used four times! Purchased at Sears $750 will sell for $300 OBO. (937)492-1091

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

560 Home Furnishings LIFT CHAIR $400 OBO. Golden Technologies Regal Signature Series Model PR-751 lift chair in Excellent Condition. Purchased in March, 2011 used very little. Features 3 pillow waterfall back with dual open arm construction, foldable tray, storage compartments and full luxury chaise pad.

Set of 3 brown cherry matching end tables with a coffee table in very good condition. Will sell set for $100 for all or $30 each. Hide a bed sofa $40. (937)638-1164.

WALKER folds adjusts with or without wheels, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grabbers, canes wooden and four footed, good condition (937)339-4233

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CANOES, 17' Grummond, $400. 14' Rouge River, $200, (937)216-0860.

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KIMBALL ORGAN, Paradise model with all extras, good condition, $150, Computer Hutch, like new, $125, (937)492-5655

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