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January 17, 2013 It’s Where You Live!

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A community mourns Residents remember Garner for her bubbly, outgoing personality

BY JOYELL NEVINS Staff Writer jnevins@tdnpublishing.com t’s hard to measure the impact Ellen Garner made. But, the numbers speak for themselves.

• 5,967: The number of “likes” on the “Pray for Ellen” Facebook page, in support of Ellen Garner and her family as Ellen laid in the hospital.

• 799: The number of comments and posts that have been made for the family on that page since her passing Jan. 1.

• Innumerable: The amount of support from the surrounding communities and the people that Ellen impacted during her life.

From Cincinnati to TIPP Tipp City to CITY New York, 20year-old Ellen Garner was loved everywhere she went.

“She was the type of kid that you always remembered — ‘oh that was Ellen,’” recalled Tracey Geier, Tippecanoe High School attendance secretary.

“She was one of those people you know was going to be successful,” said Greg Southers, Tippecanoe Middle School principal.

Southers has been friends with Ellen’s dad, Rod, since the third grade. He was best man at Rod’s and her mother Ann’s wedding, and one of Southers’ sons, Robbie, was born just two weeks before Ellen.

“She was a great kid, from a great family,” he said.

Southers said Ellen took after her mom. While Rod may have been more quiet, Ann and Ellen were very vivacious.

“She was a lot like Ann — bubbly, outgoing and a little adventurous,” Southers said.

Her bubbly personality showed in her face — Ellen was a girl who had a perpetual smile.

“Always positive” was a refrain heard again and again about her from teachers and school staff members.

“She didn’t have a bad day ever,” Tippecanoe High guidance secretary Ann Mary Homan said, adding, “Or at least she didn’t show it!”

“She was so happy and full of life,” Geier said.

Ellen’s joy was accompanied by a strong work ethic and courteous manner.

“She was a very hard worker,” Geier said.

“She understood protocol,” Homan added, explaining how as

Proceeds to help buy appliances for building at the fairgrounds

I Troy girls top Sidney, 49-45 Troy actually may have had a stroke of luck when Kristen Wood picked up a cheap third foul with 4:51 left in the first half. Because once the reigning Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division Player of the Year fouled out with 2:08 left to play, they were better prepared to do what had to be done. See Page 12.

Fitness experts sought by TDN Are you a gym owner or fitness trainer who has advice for people looking to keep their New Year’s fitness resolutions?

If so, the Troy Daily News is looking to hear from you for an upcoming story. Please send an email to myingst@tdnpublishing.com or call (937) 4405254 if you would like to be included in this story.

Amish Cook shares recipe The Amish Cook shares her personal recipe for a one-skillet spaghetti recipe.

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Items sought for county fundraiser

BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com

With the holidays over and decorations stowed away, now’s the time to rummage through old belongings and donate anything unneeded.

Shelly Keller, manager of the Miami County Fairgrounds, is hoping residents do some winter cleaning and then save the items for a springtime sale at the fairgrounds, with donations being accepted beginning April 8.

“Everyday you find something in the house and say ‘I’ll never use this,’ throw it in the box,” Keller said. “It’s a way for people to get rid of their stuff. I figure with the holidays, it’s out with the old and in with the new. And the money is going to a good cause.”

All proceeds will go in a fund for buying commercial appliances for the Duke Lungard kitchen, which Provided photo Ellen Garner was remembered for her bubbly personality Tuesday during currently has no appliances and is used as an event a memorial service. venue.

“It’s a beautiful facility,” an office aide Ellen had to interact at the University of Cincinnati Keller said. “We rent it out DAPP; and had just finished a cowith parents, staff and students for receptions and dinners, op with Garan Inc. in New York and knew how to properly treat City. Garan Inc. manufactures and but you can’t actually cook each group. in it. Until we raise money “Ellen didn’t judge the other peo- distributes apparel for men and to get it completed, you women, as well as for children, ple. Ever,” Homan said. “She was have to have your dinners the kind of young lady I would have including boys, girls, toddlers and and receptions catered in wanted my kids to be friends with.” infants. and bring in serving dishes “She always knew where she Working hard and being respectto keep it warm.” was going and what she wanted to ful to everyone didn’t stop when Donations will not be be,” Southers said. she would leave the school office. accepted until April 8-10 at Although Ellen is now at her Tippecanoe Band Director Steve the secretary’s office, during final resting place, where she’s Parks said throughout middle school and high school band, Ellen been is a testament to who she was. normal hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items accepted include She will be remembered and celewas an integral part of the unit. household items, tools, fishbrated at her funeral tomorrow, at She played the French horn and ing poles and more, with the 2 p.m. Friday at Ginghamsburg mellophone. exception of clothing.

Church, main campus, 6759 S. “In band, everyone’s working Residents from across and pushing together for a common County Road 25-A, Tipp City. the county are encouraged Pastor Bonita Wood will officiate. goal,” he said, “Ellen was a real to attend the sale May 9- 11, The family will receive friends part of that. She lead by example.”

Keller added. from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to She also was very stylish and “We’d like them to come the service Friday at the church. interested in fashion. Ellen sewed out and buy some stuff too,” A special fund has been set up clothes, studying with Sherri Flock; for the Garner family through Tipp Keller said. “It’s a communihelped with costumes for performCity United Methodist Church, 8 W. ty thing. And the Miami ances at Tippecanoe High; was a County Fairgrounds isn’t Main St., Tipp City. third year fashion design student just Troy, but all of Miami County.”

Township continues website agreement

BY MELANIE YINGST CONCORD TWP. Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com designer in the future if OUTLOOK Kearney announces his Concord Township plans of retiring in the trustees agree to extend its upcoming months.

Today Partly cloudy contract by one year with “We appreciate what High: 34° Rhombus Technologies, you’ve done for this year Low: 23° Ltd. for its maintenance of and have done in the past,” the township’s website.

Trustee Bill Whidden said.

Friday Roger Kearney, owner, In previous board Mostly sunny said he does plan on phas- action: Trustees appointed High: 35° ing out of his website Bill Whidden as chair to Low: 17° design business in the near the board for 2013 at the future to a more “slow pace Jan. 2 meeting. Whidden Complete weather to retirement.” Kearney made a motion to retain information on Page 8. said he wants to make the the current meeting dates Home Delivery: transition for organiza- as the first and third 335-5634 tions such as Concord Tuesdays of each month at Township as easy as possi- 10 a.m.

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Corn Month Bid Change Dec 7.4600 + 0.0075 Mar 7.5000 + 0.0075 NC 13 5.5200 + 0.0300 Soybeans Bid Change Month Dec 14.4150 + 0.2300 Mar 14.4150 + 0.2300 NC 13 12.4200 + 0.1375 Wheat Month Bid Change Dec 7.5500 + 0.0225 NC 13 7.7200 + 0.0300 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

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Symbol Price Change AA 8.88 -0.04 CAG 31.17 +0.10 CSCO 21.03 +0.05 EMR 54.57 -0.44 F 14.22 -0.08 FITB 15.55 +0.14 FLS 152.45 -1.10 GM 29.31 -1.29 ITW 62.29 -0.33 JCP 18.79 +0.08 KMB 85.49 -0.21 KO 37.32 0.00 KR 26.29 +0.18 LLTC 35.87 +0.32 MCD 91.10 -0.41 MSFG 13.10 +0.10 PEP 71.48 -0.12 SYX 10.14 -0.16 TUP 66.55 +0.84 USB 33.15 -0.13 VZ 41.51 -0.46 WEN 5.08 +0.18 WMT 69.21 +0.23 — Staff and wire reports

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BY WILL E SANDERS Civitas Media wsanders@dailycall.com The public demand for firearms across the nation in response to tougher federal gun control regulations and other proposals has caused the sale of firearms, ammo and firearms training to increase, gun store owners and instructors said Wednesday.

Ross Grove of Shooter’s Paradise, a gun store located at 542 N. Elm St., Troy, said not only have local gun sales been at an all-time high, but he also said he and the store’s owner, Jonathan Workman, are having trouble purchasing firearms from their distributors. “We sold 120 guns in the last two weeks,� Grove said. “We are having a hard time purchasing guns from our distributors because they are out.�

And as for ammunition?

Well, there isn’t any at the store any longer. “Right now our shelves are bare. We are completely sold out of ammo,� he added. “We have no ammo.

It’s ridiculous the way it has been.�

Grove said customers

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The current push for gun controls has led to a strong increase in the sales of firearms and ammunition, according to local gun shop officials. who are new gun owners cite the reason for their purchase because of the political atmosphere. “They say they are scared, afraid that President Obama is going to take their guns away and they want to get one before it is too late,� he said.

Likewise, Grove said inquiries into firearms training and concealed carry classes are on the rise at the business, which is presently attempting to bring an indoor shooting range to the store.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top military leaders warned Congress in unusually stark terms that its failure to pass a 2013 defense budget coupled with the threat of automatic budget cuts has pushed the Pentagon to the brink of a crisis.

They wrote in a joint letter to congressional leaders that the readiness of U.S. armed forces is at a “tipping point.�

A copy of the letter was provided Wednesday to The Associated Press.

The military leaders said that troops in combat and those who are being treated for wounds will get the funds needed. But the rest of the force will be severely compromised if the Pentagon has to continue operating on last year’s budget. “We are on the brink of creating a hollow force,� said the letter signed by the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and National Guard, as well as the chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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First is the threat of drastic additional budget cuts if Congress and the Obama administration are unable to agree on debt-reduction measures by March. The second is Congress’ failure thus far to pass a 2013 budget; that has left the Pentagon on a spending path based on its previous budget.

In their letter the military leaders said the main risk is that budget conditions will create such a wide disconnect between their spending needs and the available funds that the armed forces will be ill prepared for future combat. “Should this looming readiness crisis be left unaddressed, we will have to ground aircraft, return ships to port, and stop driving combat vehicles in training,� they wrote, adding that training would have to be reducing by almost half of what was planning just three months ago. “To avert this crisis we urge you to take immediate action to provide adequate and stable funding for readiness,� they wrote. “Under current budgetary uncertainty, we are at grave risk of an imposed mismatch between the size of our nation’s military force and the funding required to maintain its readiness, which will inevitably lead to a hollow force.�

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He said the reason people tell him they seek to take his class or own a firearm is because of government intrusion or for personal safety.

Reed said he disagrees with the gun control methods currently being sought. “I think it is a bunch of bunk,� he said. “I think the more guns, the less crime.

They should arm teachers and they should have done that a long time ago.�

Regardless of a person’s feelings on the present gun debate, Piqua Police Chief Bruce Jamison said he encourages those who have or want to possess a firearm, but who aren’t properly trained, to undergo a firearms training seminar. “In general, having the presence of a gun in the house without anybody that knows how to use it or how to be responsible with it is dangerous,â€? the police chief said. “Either get rid of it through a legitimate channel or go get some training. ‌ It’s the least you can do if you are going to possess a firearm, even if you are not going to carry a weapon concealed.â€?

Jamison also stated that a person who might not be able to use a gun against a person is not a person who should own a gun. “It’s a safety thing,�

Jamison said. “If you know you will never be able to use it against a person then don’t get one because you have the likelihood of introducing a gun into a situation where maybe none existed before.�

Township • CONTINUED FROM 1 Whidden approved to keep township meetings the same in 2013 and Campbell voted no.

Trustees adjourned in an executive session during the Jan. 2 meeting to discuss remuneration for the staff. Tom Mercer made a motion to grant a three percent increase in the hourly wages of Neil Rhoads, Brandt Miller and John Heffner in 2013.

All three trustees agreed and the motion passed.

At Tuesday’s meeting, road superintendent Neil Rhoades reported he received a quote from TruGreen for $1,200 for chemical service for the townships 14 miles of ditches to treat poison ivy and noxious weeds.

Rhoades said the township was unable to spray last spring due to high winds which could cause damage to field crops.

Rhoades said he rides along with the representative of TruGreen and has had no complaints in the past. “If it’s windy, we don’t do it,� Rhoades said. The trustees approved the $1,200 for the quote to treat township ditches if and when it can be applied.

Trustee Sue Campbell shared her comments from a recent meeting with the Great Miami River Watershed Network.

Campbell said she believed the organization would like a representative from the township to join Piqua, Troy, Champaign County

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that the threat of drastic spending cuts triggered by failure to reach a debtreduction deal by March, coupled with Congress’ failure to pass a 2013 defense budget, is creating “a perfect storm of budget uncertainty.� “We have no idea what the hell’s going to happen,� he said. “All told, this uncertainty, if left unresolved by the Congress, will seriously harm our military readiness.�

In a statement responding to the Joint Chiefs’ letter, Rep. Howard P. “Buck�

McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said Wednesday that it should serve as a “wake-up call� to Congress and the White House. “The condition of our armed forces is swiftly declining. And this is the Staff Report first red flag on what could be a hazardous road for our TROY — The utilities national security,� said committee recommended McKeon, R-Calif.

Troy City Council authorize an agreement recently with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. to conduct an in-depth study of the sewer system, including flow monitoring of the major interceptor

and Shelby County officials for the new watershed organization. “It is in its infancy,�

Campbell said.

Fiscal Officer Pat Quillen reported no striking differences in finances for the township. Yet, Quillen said due to the phase out of the estate tax, revenue will be on the decline and most notable in 2014. “This is the last year (2012) for the estate tax — I see things declining on the revenue side,� Quillen said.

Trustee Tom Mercer reported no statement or phone call or acknowledgement was made to the residents of 2180 Shenandoah Drive in regards to a tree branch blocking a stop sign, especially when leaves are present.

Mercer said the tree is a hazard and has gathered many complaints including school bus drivers.

The township sent a letter asking the owners to remove the tree branch.

Mercer said a certified letter will be sent to the residents. Mercer said township officials will remove the branch and charge the owners $100 for time and labor to take care of the hazard if the owners do not remove it themselves in the time allotted in the next notice. For more information about Concord Township, visit www.concord-township.com.

The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Concord Township Building on Horizon West Court.

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Covington, a firearms instructor, said the number of people interested in taking his classes has doubled in the last month alone. “Normally, I have about 12 people a month, but I will have 24 before this month is out,� he said. “I usually only do about 10 people every five weeks.�

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FRIDAY • FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington. Choices will include a $12 New York strip steak, broasted chicken, fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all made-to-order.

• BAKED TENDERLOIN: The American Legion Auxiliary No. 586, 377 N. 3rd St., Tipp City, will offer baked tenderloin, two vegetables, salad, dessert, roll and butter for $7 from 6-8:30 p.m.

• FRIDAY SUPPER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer dinner with two sides for $7 from 6-7:30 p.m. Call (937) 698-6727 for more information.

SATURDAY • MLK EVENTS: At 10 a.m., the public is invited to a celebration brunch hosted by the Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. Judge W. McGregor Dixon Jr. will be the keynote speaker. Dixon serves on the Miami Court of Common Pleas in the Probate/Juvenile Division.

The emphasis of this event is youth involvement in the community. More events are planned for Monday.

• APPRAISAL FAIR: An appraisal fair will be offered at 12:30 p.m. at the Tipp City American Legion Post No. 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City, sponsored by the Tippecanoe Historical Society. Robert Honeyman, a Miami County auctioneer, will provide information on items brought for him to appraise. Admission is free and there is a limit of two items. Food and refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 586 will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Gordon Pittenger at (937) 667-3051 or Susie Spitler at (937) 698-6798.

• MARTIAL ARTS: Come to the TroyMiami County Public Library at 2 p.m. for a free demonstration on Tae Ryu Do martial Arts. Masters Stephen McCall and Wayne Riehle from Tae Ryu Do International will discuss the fundamentals of Tae Ryu Do while reflecting on their own experiences.

All ages are invited to attend. Call (937) 339-0502 to register in advance.

• BEGINNING BEEKEEPING: Beginning beekeeping classes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Tony Rimkus of the Miami Valley Beekeepers Association will lead the class, which is $45 for both sessions, also including Jan. 26. For more information, contact Rimkus at (937) 667-1420 or Brukner Nature Center at (937) 698-6493 to register. Deadline for registration is Friday.

• NIGHT HIKE: The great horned owls will be a feature of a forest night hike at 7 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Join staff and volunteers for a guided hike in search of this wild creature. Come dressed for a family-friendly adventure as participants hike the trails on a guided discovery of nocturnal creatures, sounds of the night and wildlife signs. The event is free and open to

SUNDAY • VIEW FROM THE VISTA: Join members of the Brukner Bird Club for a relaxing afternoon in the tree top vista from 2-4 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Participants will identify each species and get a count on the number of each seen at one time. All this data will be entered into Project FeederWatch, a national bird population survey coordinated by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology to track population changes. This winter is promising to be an exciting one, with lots of northern species predicted to move into the area.

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

Participants can enter the “Catch the Snowball Contest,” “Hide the Treat in the Snow” and “Bury the Dog in the Snow Competition.” Remember, owners are responsible for their dogs and must clean up after their pet. Meet in the parking lot.

Pre-register for the program online at www.miamicountyparks, email to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104.

• BASKET BINGO: The Miami East FFA Alumni Chapter will sponsor basket bingo at 2 p.m. in the Miami East High Cafeteria. Longaberger Baskets will be the prize for the 20 games, with the grand prize being a retired basket feature. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the 20 games and a raffle entry. There will also be raffles, extra games and concessions sales offered. All winning tie-breaking cards win a consolation prize of a Longaberger product. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Miami East FFA Alumni Chapter at (937) 335-7070, Ext. 3212, or by purchasing them at the door.

• RETIREMENT PARTY: An open house will be from 2-4 p.m. for Carol Laughman at the A.B. Graham Memorial Center, Conover. Light refreshments served. In lieu of gifts, donations to the center may be made in Carol’s name.

• BREAKFAST SET: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be offered from 8-11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, for $6. Items available will be eggs your way, bacon, sausage, french toast, biscuits, sausage gravy, hash browns, waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, juices and fruit.

• BREAKFAST OFFERED: Breakfast will be offered at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, from 8-11 a.m. Made-to-order breakfasts will be offered, and everything is ala carte.

• PRAYER VIGIL: A pro-life prayer vigil to end abortion will be at 2 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., sponsored by Miami County Right to Life.

• SPEAKER SERIES: “New Mexico: Land of Enchantment,” will be part of Aullwood’s Winter Speaker Series starting at 2:30 p.m. with speaker Tom Hissong, Aullwood’s education coordinator. Hissong will present a colorful PowerPoint program on his two weeks of exploration and being “enchanted” in New Mexico.

Park board discusses possibility of ranger

BY CECILIA FOX Record Herald Writer ceciliaafox@gmail.com The next big development for the Tipp City parks could be a park ranger.

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board met Monday night and discussed the merits of hiring a ranger to patrol the city’s parks.

Citing vandalism and reports of misuse at some of the city’s parks, board member Doug Slagel proposed that the city look into hiring a part-time park ranger sometime in the next few years.

According to Slagel, who used information Sidney’s parks from department, a seasonal part-time park ranger would cost the city about $18-20,000 a year. But, Slagel said, having someone to keep an eye on the parks is going to become a necessity.

Parks superintendent Jim Asher agreed, saying that hiring a ranger to patrol the parks could only benefit the city.

“I think it’s needed. It can only make things better,” Asher said.

The city’s parks host many events, from sports tournaments to festivals, and the number of events grows every year. Many

TIPP CITY groups come from all over the Miami Valley to use Tipp City parks.

Asher said that the city gets more and more calls every year from groups interested in hosting events in the parks, including sports clubs from Englewood, Dayton and Huber Heights.

Right now no one is checking the parks regularly, but reports of misuse and unauthorized events still get back to the city, said Kathy Taylor of Tipp Monroe Community Services. She agreed that hiring a park ranger could keep people from using park shelters and hosting sports tournaments without permission.

Board members agreed that a park ranger could not only help to cut back on misuse and vandalism, but could also help keep the parks safer for Tipp City residents.

Board member Kelly Gillis proposed the board take the next year to observe the parks and examine the need for a park ranger before making any decisions. Other members agreed, but suggested the board bring the idea to city council first.

“Plant the seed now,” board member Pamela

Hale said.

The board also discussed the five-year parks capital improvement plan from city council, which budgets about $570,000 for the parks over the next five years. Board members described the plan as “very generous.”

Some of the improvements planned for the parks include replacing equipment and adding rubber safety surfacing to the city’s playgrounds as well as making improvements to the Roundhouse at City Park.

The board also heard an update about this year’s Canal Music Festival from J.J. Slanker of the Area Arts Council.

This year the event will be expanded to include three more concerts in a variety of musical genres ranging from bluegrass to chamber music. The festival will be June 8 at the City Park Roundhouse and will feature Phil Dirt and the Dozers and Seventh Street, a local band.

Nick Webb also provided the board with an update on the Relay for Life fund raising bike tour that he has planned for July 20. The tour will begin in Troy at Hobart Arena and cyclists will travel south towards Tipp.

The final rest stop will be in City Park.

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TROY — The Troy Historical Society will have a Native American program at 7 p.m. at the TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy.

John DeBoer, author, musician and environmental educator will be performing “A Tribute to the Native American Flute,” telling stories, talking about legends and the history of our land.

DeBoer has made presentations at the International Native American Flute Association, University of Dayton, Wright State University, Aullwood Audobon Center, SunWatch Indian Village and Archeological Park, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, many Ohio Historical Society meetings and others states.

His books and CDs will be available.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (937) 339-5900 or email tths@frontier.com.

MIAMI COUNTY —The Miami County YMCA is offering a basketball shooting clinic for youth and teens from kindergarten through 12th grade on Jan. 26 at the Robinson branch.

Professional shooting coach Thom Townsley, promoter for the Indiana Pacers will lead the clinic.

Coach Townsley has more than 25 years of experience performing clinics worldwide and teaching professional practice skills used by both NBA and WNBA players.

The clinic is free for members and youth registered in the winter youth basketball leagues. There will be a $5 fee for all

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• Fifth grade and up — Noon to 1:20 p.m.

Registrations are being accepted. For more information or to register, contact Jaime Hull at 440-9622 or j.hull@miamicountyymca.net.

PERI meeting set PIQUA — The Miami County Chapter of the Ohio Public Employee Retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 248 Wood St., Piqua.

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The First United Church of • CHESS CLUB: Have CONTACT US Christ Relay for Life team will you ever played chess or have a spaghetti supper from wanted to learn how to 4-7 p.m. at the church, 120 play the game of chess?

S. Market St., Troy. The menu Whether you are a chess Call Melody will include spaghetti, marimaster or an amateur, the nara sauce, meatballs, Vallieu at Troy-Miami County bread, salad bar, apple440-5265 to Library’s Checkmate sauce, desserts and drinks.

Chess Club invites all list your free Meals will be $7 for adults types of players at 6:30 and for $3 children, and chilcalendar p.m. Play against your dren 4 and younger eat free. items.You friends and family or sit Carryouts will be available back and watch others can send and the church is handicapture the pieces. Learn your news by e-mail to capped accessible. new strategies to control• KARAOKE: Karaoke vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. ling the board and defeatwith Papa D’s Pony Express ing your opponent. will be presented from 7 p.m.

• LEPC MEETING: The to close at the American quarterly meeting of the Legion Post 586, Tipp City. The event is Miami County LEPC will be at 4 p.m. at free. the Miami County Communication Center, • PORK CHOPS: The Pleasant Hill 210 Marybill Drive, Troy.

Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, VFW • CLASS LUNCH: The Piqua Central Ludlow Falls, will offer a marinated (nonHigh School class of 1961 will now meet marinated pork chops available upon for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at El Sombrero, request) pork chop dinner with baked pota1700 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. to and corn for $9 from 5-7 p.m.

Participants will order from the menu.

• BUFFET BREAKFAST: The Sons of • THS PROGRAM: The Troy Historical the American Legion Post No. 43, 622 S. Society will have a Native American proMarket St., Troy, will host an all-you-can-eat gram at 7 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural buffet-style breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m.

Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy. John De Adult meals will be $7 and children’s meals Boer, author, musician and environmental will be $3. The buffet will include scrambled educator will be performing “A Tribute to eggs, homemade fried potatoes, sausage the Native American Flute,” telling stories, gravy and biscuits, sausage and bacon, talking about legends and the history of our land. The event is free and open to the waffles and omelets made-to-order, toast, coffee and juice. Take out orders will be public. For more information, call (937) available.

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• FISH FRY: The Fletcher Volunteer Fire • ANNUAL MEETING: The annual Department will be hosting the first of three meeting of the Troy Rec Board will be at all-you-can-eat fish and chicken fry 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Rec, 11 N. Market fundraising events of the season from 5St., Troy.

7:30 p.m. at 6605 State Route 589, south • BEEF HOTSHOT: American Legion of Fletcher. The menu will includes deepPost No. 43 will offer a beef hotshot openface dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. Included with fried fish and chicken, as well as french fries, applesauce, coleslaw, bread and butthe beef open-face will be mashed potater and a beverage. Adult meals are $8, toes, and green beans or corn, for $8. children 5-12 are $5 and children under 5 • DISCOVERY WALK: A morning diseat free. Additional fish fry events will be covery walk for adults will be from 8-9:30 Feb. 16 and March 16. a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000

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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 Los Angeles Times on the secretary of defense nomination of former Sen. Chuck Hagel: In choosing former Sen. Chuck Hagel as secretary of Defense, has President Barack Obama made an “in your face” appointment, as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) complains? Perhaps. Given criticism of Hagel by supporters of Israel and gay rights groups, his nomination was guaranteed to be controversial. So why did he do it? After deciding not to nominate Susan Rice as secretary of state in the face of GOP opposition, the president may have been determined not to surrender to criticism a second time.

But fascinating as the politics around the nomination may be, now that Hagel has been nominated, the only question for the Senate to decide is whether he is qualified to serve. In making that judgment, senators of both parties owe the president considerable — but not complete — deference.

We will reserve our final judgment about the Hagel nomination until after the conclusion of his Senate confirmation hearings. But there’s no question that he is a plausible candidate for secretary of defense, and the questions As I that have been raised about his past comments See It and positions so far don’t strike us as disquali■ The Troy fying.

Daily News Members of the Senate may not like all of the welcomes answers they receive. But in scrutinizing columns from Hagel’s nomination, senators aren’t supposed to our readers. To ask whether the nominee is the person they submit an “As I would appoint if they were president. The propSee It” send er question is whether the president’s appointee your type-writis qualified for the position, ethically upright ten column to: and free of extreme views. If so, the president’s ■ “As I See It” choice should be confirmed — “in your face” or c/o Troy Daily not.

News, 224 S. The Anniston (Ala.) Star on calamities Market St., Troy, OH 45373 ahead at the fiscal cliff: Americans might be wondering if they are ■ You can also e-mail us at stuck in a Looney Toons cartoon. We technically editorial@tdnpu went over the fiscal cliff at the start of 2013, but blishing.com. just like Daffy or the Road Runner, we’ve yet to ■ Please begin our descent. We are in that part of the include your full cartoon where the victim hovers in midair, name and telequizzically looking around and waiting for the phone number. next calamity.

Our concern is that the so-called fiscal cliff we appear to have avoided is but one in a series of challenges. In other words, Americans may have crawled in midair back to safe ground, a la Daffy Duck, but there’s an ACME safe headed straight for our collective heads.

It’s expected by March that Washington will commence a fresh set of brinksmanship. This time the argument will be over raising the debt ceiling. Republicans have signaled they will not raise the debt ceiling unless they extract massive spending cuts from the Obama administration. Not this time, comes the response from the White House. Playing around with the nation defaulting on its debt isn’t something Obama is apparently willing to discuss.

These are proxy fights over a bigger ideological struggle.

Should government grow or should it shrink? An even more important question is who will feel the most pain from the shrinking?

Democrats have voiced support for a stronger and smarter government. Its actions have often not matched its rhetoric. …

The Republican side says it is dedicated to drastically shrinking government. A closer inspection finds the cutting is highly specific for the GOP. Cuts to the Defense Department are generally off the table. Despite the bluster of the tea partyers, very few on the GOP side want to see Medicare or Social Security on the chopping block.

Don’t expect this cartoon to end any time soon.

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Thank you for your support To the Editor: The Barn Ministry is a youth center located in Pleasant Hill.

We provide a safe place for high school teenagers to hang out every Friday night and junior high youth every first and third Saturday of the month.

Kids from across Miami County enjoy many activities inside and outside of the renovated tobacco barn.

This is the 26th year for The Barn and we often have repairs and upgrades that need to be done to the facility.

The Miami County Foundation has been a great help to us in meeting these needs over the years.

We would like to extend a

very big thank you to the foundation for their most recent contribution to The Barn, which supplied the funds for us to purchase four new televisions to install inside The Barn for the youth to enjoy.

Thank you, Miami County Foundation!

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

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How I learned to love basketball all over again I figure it was somewhere around my 500th high school basketball game that I had seen enough.

I had enough of the snowy drives to far-flung locations, enough of the racing to produce stories as the clock crept toward midnight, enough of the concession stand hot dogs, enough of the cramped gymnasiums without enough adequate seating for the press and — more than anything — enough of the smelly interviews in dark, dank locker rooms.

And trust me, some of them really did stink. Most of them, come to think of it.

I spent 10 years as a sports writer and — in that time — I figure I saw somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 basketball games per year. And I assure you, that’s a conservative estimate. That includes all the regular and postseason games I saw in full, in addition to the partial junior varsity games I managed to see because I always would get to my games early in an (often failed) attempt to get a seat at the press table.

Throw in a few dozen wrestling tournaments, gymnastics meets, hockey games and swimming competitions and it all boiled down to one thing: I was spending more

David Fong Troy Daily News Executive Editor time watching other people’s children than I was watching my own.

Sophie was just 2 years old and Max was on the way when I decided to get out of the sports writing business. Sure, I still write about Troy football for the Troy Daily News — but they only play 10 times per year in years in which they don’t make the playoffs. With basketball, it was an almost nightly event. All too often I was saying goodnight to my daughter over the telephone. I wanted to spend more time with her.

And now, here I am six years later — going right back to high school basketball games because I want to spend time with my daughter.

Sophie is a member of the Troy Pop Rocks jump rope team. That means — in addition to practicing

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up to four times per week — she is performing in front of audiences at area high school basketball games as many as three times per week. I am a dedicated Troy Pop Rocks dad (which is one step down from my wife, who is an insanely passionate Troy Pop Rocks mom), which means I am at all of her performances.

Which pretty much puts me right back in those same high school gymnasiums I had sworn off so many years ago.

A funny thing happened on my way all of those high school gyms located in the middle of nowhere, however.

I had forgotten how much — under the right circumstances — I missed high school basketball.

On this, my second run through the high school basketball circuit, I’ve remembered how electric the feeling is walking into a steamy gymnasium when the temperature is frigid outside.

I had forgotten how delicious a hot dog could taste when pulled off a metal roller and placed inside a steamed bun. I had forgotten the sweet sound of a high school pep band blasting out the school fight song truly can be. I had forgotten how — at high school games — you can get so up

close and personal you can almost see the spittle flying out of a coach’s mouth as he barks out orders to his team.

I’ve gone for the halftime performances — but I’ve stayed for the sheer drama of it all.

I suppose absence truly does make the heart grow fonder. I’ve missed high school basketball games. Also, I’m able to view it from an entirely new perspective these days.

Now that I’m a fan and not a sports writer, I can sit back and actually watch the game without having to worry about keeping up a scorebook or trying to find some sort of new angle to give to the readers. I can simply sit back and enjoy the show — which includes both the drama on the court and the pageantry off it.

The Troy Pop Rocks season is only about half over — I can’t wait to see what the second half holds.

It’s good to be back, high school basketball — I’ve missed you.

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Conrad Bain of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ dead at age 89 NEW YORK (AP) — Conrad Bain, a veteran stage and film actor who became a star in middle age as the kindly white adoptive father of two young AfricanAmerican brothers in the TV sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” has died.

Bain died Monday of natural causes in his hometown of Livermore, Calif., according to his daughter, Jennifer Bain. He was 89.

The show that made him famous debuted on NBC in 1978, an era when television comedies tackled relevant social issues.

“Diff’rent Strokes” touched on serious themes but was known better as a family comedy that drew most of its laughs from its standout child actor, Gary Coleman.

Bain played wealthy Manhattan widower Philip Drummond, who promised his dying housekeeper he would raise her sons, played by Coleman and Todd Bridges. Race and class relations became topics on the show as much as the typical trials of growing up.

Coleman, with his sparkling eyes and perfect comic timing, became an immediate star, and Bain, with his long training as a theater actor, proved an ideal straight man. The series lasted six seasons on NBC and two on ABC. In the show’s heyday, Bain didn’t mind being overshadowed by the focus on the show’s children.

He praised Coleman and Bridges as natural talents without egos.

But “Diff’rent Strokes” is remembered mostly for its child stars’ adult troubles.

Coleman, who died in 2010, had financial and legal problems in addition to continuing ill health from the kidney disease that stunted his growth and required transplants. Bridges and Dana Plato, who played Bain’s teenage daughter, both had arrest records and drug problems, and Plato died of an overdose in 1999 at age 34.

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This Sept. 13, 1981 file photo shows stars of the television show “Different Strokes,” clockwise from foreground, Gary Coleman, Conrad Bain and Todd Bridges at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

Bain said in interviews later that he struggled to talk about his TV children’s troubled lives because of his love for them. After Bridges started to put his drug troubles behind him in the early 1990s, he told Jet magazine that Bain had become like a real father to him.

Bain went directly into

“Diff’rent Strokes” from another comedy, “Maude,” which aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978.

As Dr. Arthur Harmon, the conservative neighbor often zinged by Bea Arthur’s liberal feminist, Bain became so convincing as a doctor that a woman once stopped him in an airport seeking medical advice.

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At a nostalgia gathering in 1999, he lamented the fading of situation comedies that he said were about something.

“I think they got off the track when they first hired a standup comic to do the lead,” he said.

“Instead of people creating real situations, you get people trying to act funny.”

Before those television roles, Bain had appeared occasionally in films, including “A Lovely Way to Die,” ”Coogan’s Bluff,” ”The Anderson Tapes,” ”I Never Sang for My Father” and Woody Allen’s “Bananas.” He also played the clerk at the Collinsport Inn in the 1960s television show “Dark Shadows.”

A native of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Bain arrived in New York in 1948 after serving in the Canadian army during World War II. He was still studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts when he acquired his first role on television’s “Studio One.” A quick study who could play anything from Shakespeare to O’Neill, he found work in stock companies in the United States and the Bahamas, making his New York debut in 1956 as Larry Slade in “The Iceman Cometh” at the Circle in the Square.

With his plain looks and downto-earth manner, he was always cast as a character actor.

It was an audition for a role in the 1971 film “Cold Turkey” that led Bain to TV stardom. He didn’t get the part but “Cold Turkey” director Norman Lear remembered him when he created “Maude.”

Conrad Stafford Bain attended high school in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, deciding on his life’s work after an appearance as the stage manager in a high school production of “Our Town.”

He married artist Monica Sloan in 1945.

She died in 2009. He is survived by three children: Jennifer, Kent and Mark.

Japanese film director Oshima dies at 80 TOKYO (AP) — Nagisa Oshima, a Japanese director internationally acclaimed for his films “Empire of Passion” and “In the Realm of the Senses,” has died of pneumonia. He was 80.

His office, Oshima Productions, said Oshima died Tuesday afternoon at a hospital near Tokyo after being in and out of hospital since he was struck by a stroke more than a decade ago.

A former student radical from Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, Oshima debuted in 1959 with “A Town of Love and Hope,” quickly earning a reputation of a “new wave” director with social and political themes during the 1960, often depicting youths raging against the society. He tackled controversial social issues throughout his career, ranging from capital

punishment and racism to homosexuality.

But he is probably best remembered for his 1976 film “In the Realm of the Senses,” a story based on a psychotic murder case set in pre-World War II Japan, which stirred public indecency debate in Japan and elsewhere because of explicit sex scenes. Two years later, Oshima won best director award at the Cannes International Film Festival with “Empire of Passion.”

In 1961, Oshima directed “The Catch,” based on Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe’s novel about an AfricanAmerican soldier who was captured in a wartime Japanese village. His 1968 film “Death By Hanging” was his criticism against capital punishment and racism.

His 1983 film “Merry

Christmas, Mr. Lawrence,” a drama of war prisoners’ camp starring David Bowie, comedian-director Takeshi Kitano and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, was also a major international hit.

Despite suffering a stroke in 1996, Oshima briefly returned to filmmaking in 1999 with “Taboo,” a story of gay samurais set at the end of the Edo period, which became his last work.

Oshima also was a popular guest on television quiz and talk shows, often triggering fiery debate. Soichiro Tahara, a journalist and talk show host who often argued with Oshima, tweeted his message of condolence.

“I was scared of him but he was also like a very supportive brother. He taught me many things, scolded me and yelled at me. But his

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In this May 13, 1986 file photo, Japanese film director Nagisa Oshima, right, who’s film “Max My Love” is in competition during the 39th Film Festival in Cannes, France, poses with British actress Charlotte Rampling, center, and British actor Anthony Higgins, left, at Cannes, France. words were always affectionate,” Tahara wrote. “Mr. Oshima did not care about taboo or compliance, not

even a bit. He said what he wanted to say, what he had to say. It’s hard to find a person like him anymore.”

DEATHS OF NATIONAL INTEREST • Quentin Smith GARY, Ind. (AP) — A 94-year-old Gary man who was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen has died.

The Guy & Allen Funeral Home in Gary says Quentin Smith died on Tuesday.

The Tuskegee Airman broke the military color barrier during World War II. Smith spent much of his service during the war as a flight instructor.

After the war, Smith was a Gary school principal and served on the city council.

Gary Mayor Karen FreemanWilson says the city is saddened by the passing of an icon and that

Smith leaves behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten. She says she was grateful so many people were able to learn about Smith last year when a Congressional Gold Medal he was awarded in 2007 was replaced after being stolen. Funeral arrangements were pending.

• George Gund III SAN JOSE, Calif. — George Gund III, the original owner of the San Jose Sharks, has died. He was 75. The Sharks say Gund died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

General manager Doug Wilson praised Gund as a great ambassa-

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dor for hockey.

Gund and his brother Gordon relinquished their ownership stake in the Minnesota North Stars in 1990 in exchange for the rights to an expansion team in the Bay Area. The Sharks played their first game in October 1991.

Gund sold the franchise to Sharks Sports & Entertainment in 2002 but continued to attend games. Gund also previously held ownership roles with the NHL’s California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons and the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Sharks will wear a helmet decal and jersey patch with the ini-

tials GG III this season.

• Yang Baibing BEIJING — Yang Baibing, a veteran Chinese revolutionary and strong proponent of economic liberalization, has died. He was 92.

Along with his more famous halfbrother, former Chinese president Yang Shangkun, Yang had been among the most powerful leaders in China. However, he was forced into retirement in 1992 and his supporters were purged from the officer corps by former paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, who feared the Yang brothers were accumulating too much power.

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• Dorothy Jane Mertz SIDNEY — Dorothy Jane Mertz, 89, of 367 W. Russell Road, Sidney, Ohio, died at her residence Monday, Jan. 14, 2013.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney.

Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney is handling the funeral arrangements.

• William M. Kaufhold TROY — William M. Kaufhold, 70, of Troy, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at his residence.

Services are pending through Baird Funeral Home, Troy.

• Kenneth Lee Clark TROY — Kenneth Lee Clark, 74, of Troy, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. A memorial graveside service will be conducted Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Riverside Cemetery, Troy.

A military service will be conducted at the graveside by the Memorial Honor Guard of Troy.

Arrangements are entrusted to FisherCheney Funeral Home of Troy.

MONROE TWP.

Rash of daytime break-ins reported Staff Reports Miami County Sheriff Office deputies responded to a daytime break-in on Tuesday afternoon on Kessler-Cowlesville Road in Monroe Township.

According to Chief Deputy Dave Duchak, residents are asked to stay vigilant and, if they see something unusual, to contact 9-1-1.

“We have increased patrol numbers in the area,” Duchak said Wednesday.

The forced entry was made through the front door between noon and 4 p.m. Tuesday. Among the items stolen were cash money and jewelry.

Duchak recommends hiding valuables such as jewelry in a discrete location in the home where it is not out in the open.

Duchak asked for the public’s assistance since a rash of break-ins have occurred in the southern Miami County since December.

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Dear Annie: I am a senior in high school. My boyfriend broke up with me a month after he went off to college. We had been together for nine months, and I was devastated. He was my first real boyfriend. He treated me well and cried when we broke up.

He ended our relationship because it was his first time being on his own, and he didn't want anyone tying him down. He said he needs time to figure out his life. He claims I will understand when I go to college, and I am trying to accept this.

Our breakup was amicable, even though I was upset. We still text and talk on a regular basis. I know he has no intention of getting back together, at least not now. I have seen him three times since we broke up, and every time we end up sleeping together.

He told me recently that he thinks he is interested in another girl.

My friends say it's best if I cut all ties with him — no more talking, texting or seeing him when he's home for breaks. My friends have never been through something like this, though, so they don't understand how hard it would be for me to not have him in my life. Annie, what do you think? — Confused in California Dear Confused: Please stop sleeping with your ex-boyfriend.

It only muddies the water and makes everything more difficult.

He has broken up with you, and frankly, he was right to do so.

He's away at school and wants to date other women. Instead of simply cheating on you, he was honest and ended things. But continuing to sleep with you is taking advantage. You have to let him go. If you want to remain friends, fine, but only if it doesn't include "with benefits." You need some space to get over him and move on with your life.

Dear Annie: I've never read a letter with my problem: I'm not attracted to my husband anymore, and that's why I'm not having sex with him.

I have a stronger sex drive than my husband, who will be 50 soon. When we were in our 30s and he wasn't so overweight, I would initiate sex if he had bathed and brushed his teeth after coming home from his construction job dirty, sweaty and greasy. The problem is that he stopped bathing, and I can't deal with his significant beer belly and his horrible breath. Also, he has sinus issues and is constantly clearing his throat, which drives me nuts.

I am in good shape, and other men still admire me, which only adds to my frustration. Actually, the frustration is turning into bitterness because he makes no effort to get into better shape.

Now I am simply turned off. We do very little together as a couple except eat. I'm sure he blames me for our lack of intimacy.

Please let men know that they can't expect their wives to look great while they let themselves go. These middle-age issues never occurred to me when I was younger. — No Longer Compatible Dear No Longer: This is part of "in sickness and in health."

You might find your husband more appealing if he made even a small effort. "Not trying" seems like "not caring." But it's possible your husband has some issues with depression and aging. See whether counseling and a doctor's checkup help. We hope so.

Dear Annie: "Disgruntled in California" said her older sister kept it a secret that she saw Disgruntled's son eating in a restaurant.

Good grief. She saw her adult nephew eating in a restaurant, and she's supposed to report this to his mother? Why? Disgruntled sounds like a helicopter sister.

Older does not mean incompetent or in need of direction. Their relationship might improve a whole lot if Disgruntled attempted to be a friend instead of an overbearing mother. — Sister Who Knows Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Courtesy questions: To strip, or not to strip the sheets?

Dear Readers: The question? If you are an overnight guest in someone’s home, do you strip the sheets or not?

Here are just a few of the many, many responses on this “fiery” topic: • K., via email, said: “When I have a guest sleep over, I want the person to make the bed the next morning. I like the house to be neat, and I may not be able to get around to changing the sheets until later in the day. It’s just like I wouldn’t leave dirty dishes throughout the house or towels thrown on the floor.”

I’m with you! — Heloise

Hints from Heloise Columnist • Viv G. in Minnesota wrote: “I make the bed up nice and neat every morning.

If I stay for some time, I remove everything from the bed, fold the sheets and blankets and leave them at the foot of the bed on the covered mattress.”

Agree! — Heloise

• Kathy in Maryland wrote: “The last day of my visit, I continue to make the bed, but I turn down a corner of the sheet/blanket/spread. I leave a small gift in the exposed corner (a box of chocolates or a scented candle) in appreciation of the hospitality.”

Yes, yes! — Heloise • Shirley R. in Wisconsin wrote: “When we visit (usually family), I take my own sheets and pillowcases. I remove the sheets on the bed and put mine on. When we leave, I put the original sheets back on. Your hostess will appreciate less wash.”

Just be sure to let the hostess know. — Heloise • C.L. in Louisiana wrote: “While attending a friend’s wedding, I decided to be helpful and strip the bed, but I did not think to ask my hostess.

To my horror, I found layer after layer after layer of sheets and coverings. I didn’t know when to stop, and I couldn’t figure out how to put things back together! I’m sure the hostess would much rather have been asked, but I was too shy.”

Wow! This is one way to store extra bedding! — Heloise

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel strongly competitive with others now, especially in group situations or in group sports. Nevertheless, this is good time to set goals and actively pursue them.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your ambition is aroused! You will function best doing something independently in which you will get recognition for what you do. Conflicts with co-workers and bosses will arise if they feel threatened.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re gung-ho to travel and see more of the world. You also want to learn more via education. Basically, you want to expand your horizons.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Disputes about shared property and anything you own jointly might arise now. Meanwhile, bedroom relationships are equally intense!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) With Mars opposite your sign, you need to be more patient with others.

It’s easy to feel annoyed, but this annoyance is actually a sign of your own intolerance. (Oops.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’re so keen to get organized now, so you won’t hesitate delegating to others. The main thing is to get the job done! Of course, you will work just as hard as anyone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You feel playful. Enjoy vacations, fun excursions, sports events and flirtatious tete-a-tetes. You want to have fun!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Renovations, do-it-yourself projects and reasons to shove your furniture around the house are keeping you busy right now. Plus, many of you are probably preparing for the holidays in a big way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) All your communication with others will be unusually robust, direct, assertive and to the point. That’s because fiery Mars is making you really believe everything you say.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s a good thing you’re working hard to earn your money now, because you certainly are working hard to spend it!

Your cash-flow scene is hemorrhaging!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’re coming on very strong now with Mars in your sign. It might be wise to get more physical exercise to blow off some of this steam building up within you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Secret love affairs behind the scenes seem to be taking place now. Certainly looks like something is very hushhush. Of course, some of you are just working on your own or doing research by yourself.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a marvelous imagination and a wonderful sense of whimsy. Many of you remain childlike all your life. And you make an excellent parent! You’re highly individualistic and not afraid to do your own thing. You need a lot of free time to do as you please. In the year ahead, you will study or learn something valuable to you in the future.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Thursday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2013. There are 348 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 17, 1963, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, appearing as amicus curiae (friend of the court) before the U.S. Supreme Court, told the justices in Gray v. Sanders that Georgia’s county unit voting system in Democratic primaries discriminated against urban voters. (The court later struck down the county unit system, citing the concept of “one person, one vote.”)

On this date: • In 1562, French Protestants were

recognized under the Edict of St. Germain.

• In 1917, the United States paid Denmark $25 million for the Virgin Islands.

• In 1929, the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor made his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip.

• In 1945, Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw during World War II; Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews, disappeared in Hungary while in Soviet custody.

• In 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place as seven masked men held up a Brink’s garage in

Boston, stealing $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and money orders. (Although the entire gang was caught, only part of the loot was recovered.)

• In 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade.

• Today’s Birthdays: Actress Betty White is 91. Actor James Earl Jones is 82. Talk show host Maury Povich is 74.

International Boxing Hall of Famer Muhammad Ali is 71. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 56. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 51. Actor Denis O’Hare is 51. First Lady Michelle Obama is 49.

Try this delicious spaghetti recipe 3:10 a.m. — The alarm goes off to start another day here in the Eicher household. It has taken some getting used to, having a scheduled time to get up this week now that everyone is back to school and work.

I packed husband Joe’s lunch, which was leftover macaroni and cheese from last night’s supper, an orange, cookies, applesauce and homemade party mix. Joe waits to eat something until breakfast break time so I make sure I send plenty along to eat.

I also fill his jug with ice cubes and water.

3:45 a.m. — Joe leaves for work. They are leaving earlier since the winter weather has started. I set my alarm for 4:50 a.m. and go back to bed.

4:50 a.m. — I get up again. Daughter Elizabeth is awake already packing her lunch and fixing herself a little breakfast.

Elizabeth always tells me that I can stay in bed but I enjoy this time together with her. We always get to have some alone time to visit with one another while we wait for her ride to work.

5:15 a.m. — Elizabeth leaves for work. I relax and read in my recliner until 6 a.m., but sometimes dozing off to sleep.

At 6 a.m. I wake up the seven other children.

Kevin seems to be having the most difficult time getting used to the early wake-up calls again after the Christmas and New Year’s break from school.

7 a.m. — The six youngest children leave for school with the bus.

8:20 a.m. — Susan goes out to do the morning chores but comes in soon after as her ride is here for her babysitting job. Susan misunder-

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Lovina Eicher Troy Daily News Guest Columnist stood the time, so she hurries up to get ready to leave. Susan leaves and I need to do the outside chores that Susan didn’t get finished.

Before I get that far, I receive the shocking news that there was a van accident and two of my cousins were killed.

There were some anxious moments as I knew this was the same carpenter crew that my brother Amos worked with. I found out Amos was taken to a nearby hospital.

10:15 a.m. — Sisters Susan, Verena, Emma and I went to the hospital to be with Amos. His family had a more than two hour drive to come to the hospital because they were en route to a job site far from his home (but close to mine).

Once Amos’s test results came back they thought he should stay overnight since both his lungs were bruised.

Amos, however, didn’t want to stay since he was anxious to get back home to his family. I offered that he could come to our house until his family arrived.

1 p.m. — We are back home. Brother Albert and wife Sarah Irene, sister Emma, her daughter Elizabeth and son Steven, sisters Verena and Susan all gathered at our house to keep Amos company. I made lunch for everyone with the help of the others.

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Spaghetti makes for a delicious winter treat.

Amos was really sore and stiff from the cuts and bruises. He also had a badly bruised hip, but x-rays showed no broken bones. He remained strong through it all. Our thoughts go to the families of the deceased.

Cousin Chris was 50 and leaves his wife, children and grandchildren to mourn.

Cousin Danny also leaves his wife, children and grandchildren to mourn. I imagine Amos will have some hard times yet. He was pinned in the van on top of Chris and heard Chris take his last breaths.

They were all helpless to get out after being pinned in the van. The jaws of life were called to cut the van and a 23-

year-old boy was taken by life flight to the hospital. Our thoughts are with him and his family as he is now paralyzed from the waist down.

How soon a life can change. It will take a lot of acceptance and may God help him.

2:30 p.m. — Amos’s wife Nancy and daughters Susan and husband Joe and son Steven, Elizabeth and husband Paul, Mary Jane and husband Amos and baby Mary Jane and their son Ben and his special friend, Lovina came to pick up Amos.

What a blessing to be able to take him home with them. The other families were not so fortunate.

5:30 p.m. — Everyone

1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 3 /4 cup chopped green peppers 1 /2 cup water 1 8 ounce can sliced and drained mushrooms 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 /4 cup brown sugar 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese In large skillet brown hamburger, onions, and drain.

Stir in all other ingredients except for the cheese and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and ONE-SKILLET simmer for 30 minutes or SPAGHETTI until spaghetti is tender.

1 pound hamburger Sprinkle with cheese, 2 medium onions, cover and heat until chopped 2 cups broken spaghetti melted.

has left for home and we are having grilled cheese and eggs for an evening supper. The day went quite different than what was planned. A warning to all that we never know when we will hear God’s call. Let us be prepared so we can meet in that Heavenly home above. The funeral for Chris is Saturday and Danny is on Sunday. We plan to head for Berne, Indiana early Saturday and stay until Sunday sometime.

Meanwhile, try this easy “all-in-one” recipe!

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HCF Management, Inc., an operator of long-term health care facilities for over 40 years has an outstanding opportunity for a Sales and Marketing professional.

This position provides sales and marketing leadership for our 130 bed Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Piqua, Ohio.

Position responsibilities include; sales plans, sales calls, event planning, educational presentations, and electronic referral source management.

The primary focus of this role is to work with both new and existing referral sources to achieve our company’s goals by communicating our services to provider organizations, hospitals, physicians and case managers.

Qualified candidates should have experience in marketing and customer relations, basic knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid, strong organizational and communications skills, and a desire to work with the geriatric population.

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Federally funded program is seeking a maintenance person to service its housing apartments. The position includes a variety of tasks: painting, electrical, plumbing repair, dry walling, etc. Must be able to do apartment turnaround and general repairs. Qualifications include experience in related field, some reporting and computer skills, high school education or equivalent.

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Requirements: 2+ years experience HS diploma or GED Drug testing and background check

Or mail to: Wells Brothers Inc. Attn: Human Resources 105 Shue Drive Anna OH 45302

Ideal candidates will have: I Advanced knowledge and experience in the blown film industry, I Blown film extrusion experience including set up and processing for Mono and Coex Layer lines, I Advanced knowledge of resins and additives, I Knowledge of down stream equipment used in the process, I Assist in coordinating shift operations, I Assist in motivating and training shift employees, I Basic to Intermediate Computer skills a plus I Be a motivated team player with the ability to work 12-hour shifts, 42 hours a week, We offer: I A clean and pleasant state of the art work environment, I Highly Competitive wages commensurate with experience, I Health Insurance w/ Prescription Drug card I Dental Insurance I Paid Life Insurance I 401K with Profit Sharing, I Payroll Direct Deposit I Paid Vacation, Holiday pay I Generous night shift differential I Paid STD and LTD Insurance I And more

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For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should forward their resume to: Accutech Films, Inc.

Continental Express Inc., a full service transportation company that specializes in hauling refrigerated food products is currently seeking an experienced Diesel Technician for its Sidney terminal.

Will perform maintenance and repairs on semi trailers and refrigeration units. Duties will include preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs, brake and tire repairs, and other duties as assigned Candidates with prior knowledge and experience on refrigeration units helpful but not necessarily required. Must have own tools and be extremely dependable.

Competitive salary and benefit package.

Apply at: Continental Express Inc. 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH 45365 Or email resume to: mgoubeaux@ceioh.com

Apply in person at: Covington Care Center 75 Mote Dr Covington, OH

Help Wanted New Vision Nursing and Home Care, one of the Elite Top 100 Home Health Agencies in the US are currently seeking qualified STNA’s and Home health aides. Part Time and Full Time positions available. 1st shift and 2nd shift hours also available. Excellent starting wages and benefit package to include paid mileage. Reliable transportation and excellent attendance records are a MUST. Traveling is a MUST. We serve 9 counties in the region, and are currently hiring for the Sidney, Piqua, Troy area.

Please apply in person at 310 Perry St. Wapakoneta or access our online application at newvisionnursing.com.

NO phone calls please.

EXPERIENCED WET SPRAY PAINTERS Aesthetic Finishers is now hiring experienced wet spray painters. Must have experience in mixing of paints and spray application in a production environment.

Please contact Julie Atkins (937)778-8777 ext 222 or apply in person

FULL TIME POSITION Steel CNC machining shop in need of employees for first shift. Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm.

Please send resume with references to: Dayton Superior Products 1370 Lytle Road Troy, OH 45373 OR email resume to: dspc@ daytonsuperiorproducts.com

For Rent

305 Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

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

1, 2 & 3 bedrooms Call for availability attached garages Easy access to I-75 (937)335-6690 www.hawkapartments.net

1,2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Troy ranches and townhomes. Different floor plans to choose from.

Garages, fireplaces, appliances including washer and dryers.

Corporate apartments available.

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TROY, 2 Bedroom clean, W/D, water A/C, appliances, 1 lease, no pets, Trade Square West, (937)339-6736 (937)286-8203

EVERS REALTY TROY, 2 Bedroom Townhomes 1.5 bath, 1 car garage, $695

TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 & $525 monthly. $200 Deposit Special!

(937)673-1821 WOODGATE APARTMENTS, 1433 Covington, 1 bedroom, very quiet. $406 monthly, Special $299 deposit if qualified, (937)773-3530, (937)418-9408

315 Condos for Rent TIPP CITY, 2 Bedroom, screened deck, large rooms, garage. $650 Month.

Small pets ok.

(937)339-3961

FRESH & BRIGHT Piqua home with basement on double lot, quiet area, roomy, $550 month + deposit.

2 bedroom, (937)750-9800.

PIQUA, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, 421 Summit Street, $500 monthly, $250 deposit, (937)214-0431.

PIQUA, 910 New Haven.

3 bedroom, 1.5 car, CA, fenced yard. $850, deposit.

(937)778-9303, (937)604-5417.

TROY, 1232 Keller, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, appliances, no pets. $775 + deposit. Call (937)506-8319

330 Office Space OFFICE 150sq, Private entrance/ parking, kitchenette, extra storage, includes utilities, $350 monthly, call Dottie (937)335-5440

345 Vacations FLORIDA, Cheap Vacation, Gated community, $250 per week includes all utilities, 2 bedrooms near Clearwater/ Tampa, 15 minutes to beach, (937)778-0524

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(937)216-5806 EversRealty.net The Sterling House of Piqua is now accepting applications for

Resident Care Associates. and Part Time Cook We are looking for compassionate, dependable people who are willing to learn.

Please apply in person.

245 Manufacturing/Trade

Buffalo Wings & Rings™ In Piqua is now hiring ALL POSITIONS, applications available at the Piqua Chamber of Commerce. or resumes can be sent to: bwr piqua@gmail.com Job Fair will be held on January 22nd and 23rd 10am-5pm at the Piqua Mall near the Food Court

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OTR DRIVERS Repacorp, Inc., a growing label company located in Tipp City, Ohio, is seeking full time experienced FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING AND FINISHING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS as well as secondary labor for all shifts. Wages based on experience.

Attn: Human Resources – Production Supervisor 620 Hardin Street PO Box 115 Coldwater, Ohio 45828

Repacorp is a stable company, offering 401K, health, paid sick and vacation days.

Accutech Films, Inc. is an Equal opportunity employer

Submit your resume, along with salary requirements, via email to resumes@repacorp.com.

CDL Grads may qualify Class A CDL required Great Pay & Benefits!

Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619 ❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐ STORAGE TRAILERS FOR RENT (800)278-0617 ❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐

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320 Houses for Rent

300 - Real Estate FT, PT & PRN STNAs for 2nd & 3rd shifts, PT for Laundry & Housekeeping.

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Accutech Films, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates who will be a dedicated team player for the position of Production Supervisor in our production facility. Accutech Films, Inc. is a growing manufacturing firm in Coldwater, Ohio.

We manufacture Extruded blown film plastic bags and sheeting products for customers throughout the country. Quality products and outstanding customer service are our hallmarks.

877-844-8385 We Accept

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We are taking applications for:

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All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For: Mon - Fri @ 5pm Weds - Tues @ 5pm Thurs - Weds @ 5pm Fri - Thurs @ 5pm Sat - Thurs @ 5pm Miami Valley Sunday News liners- Fri @ Noon

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125 Lost and Found LOST: female black lab/husky mix, 1 brown eye, 1 blue, family dog of 3 children.

Cookson School area. Call Katie (937)570-6460, Steve (937)451-1532.

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2 BEDROOM in Troy, Move in special, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, no pets. $525.

(937)573-7908 2 BEDROOM, Troy. All appliances, water paid, $550 month + deposit, no pets/ smoking, (937)524-9114.

DODD RENTALS Tipp-Troy: 2 bedroom AC, appliances $575/$475 plus deposit No pets (937)667-4349 for appt.

GREAT AREA, 1.5 baths, includes water/ washer/ dryer, private parking, Lovely 2 bedroom, $595, (937)335-5440 PIQUA, large 1 bedroom, upstairs, carpeted, appliances, utilities included, off-street parking, no pets, (937)552-7006.

TIPP CITY, 2 bedroom downstairs, appliances furnished, water paid, $475 month, plus gas & electric, $475 deposit, no pets, (937)667-8258.

TIPP/ TROY: New everything! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, super clean. move in ready. no prior evictions, no dogs. $540 (937)545-4513.

TROY, 2 bedroom townhouse, water and trash paid, all appliances, no pets, $525 plus deposit (937)845-8727

For Sale 405 Acreage and Lots FOR SALE (4) ESTATE LOTS 10.4 acres to 11.8 acres $105,900 - $129,900. NW corner of Greenlee & Fenner Road. (937)335-2325, (937)604-3103

410 Commercial TROY/TIPP ADDRESSES, Multi units! Private owner, info PO Box 181, Tipp City, Ohio 45371.

500 - Merchandise

505 Antiques/Collectibles FRAMED LITHOGRAPH, 1950's print of Fredrick Remington's "The Smoke Signal," 24"x36" in antique frame, beautiful piece of art! $325, (937)214-2843 local.

510 Appliances APPLIANCES, Maytag, 30 inch Range, combination Refrigerator/freezer, bisque in color, $300 obo, (937)773-3054 REFRIGERATOR, Kitchen Aid side by side, very clean, almond colored $200; Maytag ceramic top range in almond $100 (937)339-0059

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545 Firewood/Fuel

577 Miscellaneous

577 Miscellaneous

577 Miscellaneous

583 Pets and Supplies

583 Pets and Supplies

592 Wanted to Buy

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

EXERCISE BIKE, (Digital Air-Bike), $75. Treadmill, Digital with incline, $200.

Magic Chef 30" electric self-cleaning stove, white, $175. Whirlpool wall microwave and oven, 30", self-cleaning, beige, $500.

(937)667-8719

SOFA & LOVESEAT, light elegant pattern, $500 (will separate).

Wood cabinet stereo, $50. 9 piece white patio furniture, $500. (937)492-5117

TV, Panasonic 32', black wood entertainment center. Magnavox 25" TV, blonde wood entertainment center. RCA 27" TV. Machinist tools- drills, taps, reamers, gauges, Kennedy tool box. 4 slabs marble. 2 Miracle Ear hearing aids.

Red 10-speed bicycle.

(937)497-9373

BOSTON TERRIER, 3 male pups, utd on shots and worming, Ready January 13th, (937)693-2794 leave message

WEIMARANER PUPPIES AKC, 14 weeks old, vet checked, tails, nails and have been wormed. First shots, ready for good homes. (1) Blue, (2) Silvers, (3) females, Parents on premises. $500.

(937)658-0045

WANTED! Need money?

I buy guns, gold and silver coins and jewelry. Fair prices. (937)698-6362

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SALON INSPIRED, INC., an Ohio Corporation, which maintains its principal office at 123 East Main St., Troy, Ohio 45373, filed a Certificate of Voluntary Dissolution with the Secretary of state for the State of Ohio on January 10, 2013, was dissolved on that date, and is now winding up its affairs.

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CEMETERY PLOTS @ Forest Hill. 6 separate plots in old section, lot 52 front. $400 per plot. rswooj@aol.com.

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HIDE-A-BED COUCH Sealy Hide-A-Bed gold couch. Excellent condition. $250. (937)773-9617 or (937)418-5880

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FIREWOOD, split, seasoned, delivered (local) $140 cord; $75 half cord.

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The Annual Financial Report of Staunton Township for fiscal year ending December 21, 2012, has been completed. The report and supporting documentation is available for inspection at the Staunton Township Building, 2510 Cathcart Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373. Anyone interested in reviewing the Annual Financial Report should contact the office at 937-339-5358 for an appointment.

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FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, $120 you pick up. ( 9 3 7 ) 8 4 4 - 3 7 5 6 (937)844-3879

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GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, 1 females, 3 males. Ready for new home. Parents on premises. $250. Up to date on shots and worming.

(937)492-4059

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FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up, (937)726-2780.

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805 Auto 1999 TOYOTA Camry LE. Black, grey interior, 4door. 144,000 miles. Excellent condition. Reliable! $5000 firm.

(937)622-3941 2001 DODGE Dakota, gold with tan interior, 176,000 miles. 4x4, V8, gas, auto, runs good, drives good, good winter truck, $2500.

(937)216-9194 2005 FORD Explorer XLT, AWD, Tow Package, 17" alloy wheels, fully equipped, excellent condition. (937)492-8788.

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TO ALL CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF RICHARD W. KLOCKNER & ASSOCIATES, INC.: NOTICE IS GIVEN that RICHARD W. KLOCKNER & ASSOCIATES, INC., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter the 'Corporation'), which maintains its principal office at 16 E. Water Street, Troy, Ohio 45373, filed a certificate of voluntary dissolution with the Secretary of State for the State of Ohio on or about December 28, 2012, was dissolved on the precise date of filing, and is now winding up its affairs.

All claims against the Corporation shall be presented in writing to the above-referenced principal office by no later than March 1, 2013. Any claims not received by the Corporation by such date will be barred pursuant to Ohio law. The Corporation may make distributions to other creditors or claimants, including distributions to shareholders of the Corporation, without further notice to claimants.

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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF HANS DENEKE TRUCKING, INC., AN OHIO CORPORATION TO ALL CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF HANS DENEKE TRUCKING, INC.: NOTICE IS GIVEN that HANS DENEKE TRUCKING, INC., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter the 'Corporation'), which maintains its principal office at 7008 St. Rt. 41, Covington, Ohio 45318, filed a certificate of voluntary dissolution with the Secretary of State for the State of Ohio on or about December 28, 2012, was dissolved on the precise date of filing, and is now winding up its affairs.

All claims against the Corporation shall be presented in writing to 5094 Buckneck Rd., Bradford, Ohio 45308 by no later than March 1, 2013. Any claims not received by the Corporation by such date will be barred pursuant to Ohio law. The Corporation may make distributions to other creditors or claimants, including distributions to shareholders of the Corporation, without further notice to claimants.

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■ Girls Basketball

• BASKETBALL: The Tippecanoe basketball team will be honoring the 1973 SWBL champions Saturday. The Red Devils face Versailles that night at 7:30 p.m. Any member of the team, cheerleaders or coaches need to contact Dale Pittenger at dlpittenger@tippcity.k12.oh.us for more information.

• BASKETBALL: The Knights of Columbus free throw competition will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the St. Patrick Parish Center behind the school at 420 E. Water Street in Troy.

All boys and girls age 10-14 as of January 1 are eligible. Please bring proof of age. Contact Joe Hartzell at 615-0069 with any questions.

• BASEBALL: Troy Junior Baseball will be having registration sign-ups for the 2013 season from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at Extra Innings (958 S. Dorset, next to Troy Christian High School). Registration is open to children ages 5-15 years old. Adults interested in coaching are encouraged to sign up at this time and will be required to have a background check done. Anyone 11 years or older wishing to umpire are asked to sign up at one of the above dates, as well. For more information, please visit www.troyjuniorbaseball.com.

• SOFTBALL: Registration will take place from now until Feb. 8 for the Troy Recreation Department’s Youth Softball Program. The program is for girls in grades 1-8. Practices will begin in late April and games will begin the week of May 6. Register online now at http://activenet.active.com/troyrecdept.

Teams will be finalized in March. For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 339-5145.

• POKER: The Troy Football Alumni Association will host a Texas Hold ’Em Tourament at 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the St. Patrick's Parish Center, located at 409 E. Main St. in Troy. The tournament is limited to the first 100 registered players. Registration begins at 3:15 p.m. the day of the tourament. Participants may pre-register by sending an e-mail request to brad8rohlfs@yahoo.com.

Checks or money orders may be mailed to P.O. Box 824, Troy, OH, 45373. Entrants may also pay at the door. There is a $50 entry fee, with profits from the event going toward the Troy Football Alumni Association Scholarship fund. There will be a payout to the top 20 finishers, free food and a 50-50 drawing. Beer and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. The Troy Football Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization.

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Arrows top Tipp Staff Reports ST. PARIS — Inside. Outside.

Didn’t matter.

Miami East could not miss.

The Vikings hit 10 3s and scored inside at will Wednesday night at Graham, blasting the Falcons 81-24 in non-league play.

“We attacked well and we got the ball to the interior when we weren’t shooting from the outside,” Miami East coach Preston Elifritz said. “We shot the ball very well from the outside, and we’re sharing that basketball well. We are pushing the envelope on the attack.”

MIAMI COUNTY Angie Mack hit six of the Vikings’ 10 3s and scored a game-high 24 points. Ashley Current added 16 points and Trina Current had 12, Tori Nuss scored eight, Abby Cash did a lot of everything with six points, 11 rebounds and nine assists and Madison Linn added six points.

Miami East faces another tough non-league test on the road Saturday, traveling to Tippecanoe.

Tecumseh 73, Tippecanoe 57 TIPP CITY — Tippecanoe may have had four players in double figures Wednesday night.

But for once, team basketball

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Troy’s Courtney Mazzulla drives past Sidney’s Aaliyah Wise for a buzzer-beating layup to end the first half Wednesday night at the Trojan Activities Center.

Trojan resolve Troy fights through adversity, tops Sidney

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Girls Basketball Dixie at Milton-Union (7:15 p.m.)

Bethel at Tri-County North (7 p.m.)

Newton at Bradford (7 p.m.)

Covington at National Trail (7 p.m.)

Jackson Center at Lehman (6 p.m.)

Wrestling Tippecanoe at Mechanicsburg tri (5 p.m.)

Covington quad (6 p.m.)

Lehman at National Trail quad (6 p.m.)

Bowling Tippecanoe at Stebbins (4 p.m.)

Troy actually may have had a stroke of luck when Kristen Wood picked up a cheap third foul with 4:51 left in the first half.

Because once the reigning Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division Player of the Year fouled out with 2:08 left to play, they were better prepared to do what had to be done.

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Trojans split tri Staff Reports Troy is working with a patchwork lineup at the moment.

Wednesday night, they pieced together a split.

The Trojans, struck with a couple of tough matchups, lost to host Urbana 44-29 to kick off a tri-match Wednesday night, then followed that up with a 44-27 victory over Springfield.

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The Trojans held Sidney’s Konner Harris — the leading scorer in the entire GWOC this year at 21.5 points per game — to a mere eight and hit just enough free throws down the stretch to maintain their perfect record in the North Division, holding on for a 49-45 victory Wednesday at the Trojan Activities Center.

Without Wood — who scored Troy’s Kristen Wood dribbles the ball Wednesday night against

■ See TROJANS on 14 Sidney.

“We have some holes in the lineup right now, and the kids are doing what they can,” Troy coach Doug Curnes said. “It was nice to get a win against a fellow Greater Western Ohio Conference team, especially with the GWOC meet coming up.”

Logan Schlosser went 2-0 with a tech. fall on the night, freshman Zayne Davidson (120) also went 2-0 and Shane Love (106) picked up a pin. Andrew Kostecka (220) and Alex Dalton (285) both went up against statelevel opponents and dropped tight decisions.

Troy will face Piqua in the first round of the State Dual Tournament Wednesday at Beavercreek.

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Trojans, Devils swept in division play Staff Reports

Te’o’s girlfriend story a hoax The wrenching story of Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o’s girlfriend dying of leukemia — a loss he said inspired him to play his best all the way to the BCS championship — was dismissed by the school as a hoax perpetrated against the linebacker.

Notre Dame said Wednesday night it believes Te’o was duped into an online relationship with a woman whose “death” was then faked by the perpetrators of the hoax. See Page 14.

SIDNEY — The Troy bowling teams were swept by Sidney in Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division action at Bel-Mar Lanes. The Troy boys (10-2, 5-1 GWOC North) established an early lead but were unable to hold on as the Yellowjackets came back to post a 2,467-2,366 win. The Trojan girls (6-6, 5-1 GWOC North) hung tough but eventually dropped a 2,086-2,015 decision.

The boys shot a 1,048 in the first game to open an 85 pin lead.

MIAMI COUNTY But Sidney got hot in the second game to post a 1,060 to Troy’s 988. Still Troy held a slim 13-pin lead heading into the baker round. Sidney took the lead after the first baker game then shot 245 in the second baker to close out the match.

The Trojan girls team put together consistent team games of 832-835. Sidney had built a narrow 10 point lead after the first team game, but then shot a 922 in the decisive second game to pull away from the Trojans.

Andrew Spencer led all bowlers with games of 255-236 for a 491 series. A.J. Bigelow shot games of 232-237 for a 469 series. Michael Barkett added a 247 game and 435 series.

Rachel Darrow led the Trojan girls with games of 180-196.

Natalia Sainz shot a 180 game and Courtney Metzger contributed a 179.

Troy continues GWOC North action next Thursday as Greenville visits Troy Bowl.

BOYS Troy 1,048-988-172-158—2,366 Sidney 963-1,060-199-245—2,467 Troy: Cameron Hughes 139-161, A.J.

Bigelow 232-237, Andrew Spencer 255236, Michael Barkett 247-188, Austin Eidemiller 175, Corey Shiltz 175.

Sidney: Jacob Blankenship 225-256, Luke Goubeaux 179-160, Sean Holthaus 159, Devin Huffman 247, Cody Joyce 189-160, Kegan Latimer 211-237.

GIRLS Troy 832-835-189-159—2,015 Butler 842-922-179-143—2,086 Troy: Rachel Darrow 180-196, Courtney Metzger 173-179, Allie Isner 161-170, Natalia Sainz 180-143, Rachel Wagner 138, Rahney Schmitz 147.

Sidney: Michelle Abbott 185-193, Shelbie Anderson 214-191, Ashleigh Harris 156-155, Emily Hix 129-202, Holli James 158-181.

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NFL Playoff Glance All Times EST Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 5 Houston 19, Cincinnati 13 Green Bay 24, Minnesota 10 Sunday, Jan. 6 Baltimore 24, Indianapolis 9 Seattle 24, Washington 14 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 12 Baltimore 38, Denver 35, 2OT San Francisco 45, Green Bay 31 Sunday, Jan. 13 Atlanta 30, Seattle 28 New England 41, Houston 28 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 20 San Francisco at Atlanta, 3 p.m.

(FOX) Baltimore at New England, 6:30 p.m. (CBS) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 27 At Honolulu AFC vs. NFC, 7 p.m. (NBC) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3 At New Orleans AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6 p.m. (CBS)

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB W L New York 24 13 .649 — 23 16 .590 2 Brooklyn Boston 20 18 .526 4½ 16 23 .410 9 Philadelphia Toronto 14 25 .359 11 Southeast Division Pct GB W L 24 12 .667 — Miami 22 16 .579 3 Atlanta Orlando 14 24 .368 11 9 29 .237 16 Charlotte Washington 7 28 .200 16½ Central Division W L Pct GB 24 16 .600 — Indiana 22 15 .595 ½ Chicago 19 18 .514 3½ Milwaukee 14 24 .368 9 Detroit Cleveland 9 31 .225 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB W L San Antonio 30 11 .732 — 24 13 .649 4 Memphis 21 19 .525 8½ Houston Dallas 17 23 .425 12½ 13 26 .333 16 New Orleans Northwest Division Pct GB W L Oklahoma City 31 8 .795 — 24 17 .585 8 Denver Portland 20 18 .526 10½ 21 19 .525 10½ Utah Minnesota 16 19 .457 13 Pacific Division Pct GB W L L.A. Clippers 30 9 .769 — 23 13 .639 5½ Golden State L.A. Lakers 17 21 .447 12½ 14 24 .368 15½ Sacramento Phoenix 13 27 .325 17½ Tuesday's Games Indiana 103, Charlotte 76 New Orleans 111, Philadelphia 99 Brooklyn 113, Toronto 106 L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 109 Denver 115, Portland 111, OT L.A. Lakers 104, Milwaukee 88 Wednesday's Games Chicago 107, Toronto 105, OT Orlando 97, Indiana 86 Atlanta 109, Brooklyn 95 Dallas 105, Houston 100 Oklahoma City 117, Denver 97 New Orleans 90, Boston 78 San Antonio 103, Memphis 82 Cleveland at Portland, 10 p.m.

Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Miami at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday's Games New York vs. Detroit at London, England, 3 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

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

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

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Houston at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Washington at Denver, 9 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.

College Football FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 15 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Arizona 49, Nevada 48 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Utah State 41, Toledo 15 Thursday, Dec. 20 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego BYU 23, San Diego State 6 Friday, Dec. 21 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. UCF 38, Ball State 17 Saturday, Dec. 22 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 43, East Carolina 34 Las Vegas Bowl Boise State 28, Washington 26 Monday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu SMU 43, Fresno State 10 Wednesday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Central Michigan 24, Western Kentucky 21 Thursday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl At Washington San Jose State 29, Bowling Green 20 Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. Cincinnati 48, Duke 34 Holiday Bowl At San Diego Baylor 49, UCLA 26 Friday, Dec. 28 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Ohio 45, Louisiana-Monroe 14 Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10, OT Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas Tech 34, Minnesota 31 Saturday, Dec. 29 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Rice 33, Air Force 14 Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco Arizona State 62, Navy 28 Pinstripe Bowl At New York Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Texas 31, Oregon State 27 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Michigan State 17, TCU 16 Monday, Dec. 31 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Vanderbilt 38, N.C. State 24 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech 21, Southern Cal 7 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Tulsa 31, Iowa State 17 Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Clemson 25, LSU 24 Tuesday, Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas Bowl At Dallas Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern 34, Mississippi State 20 Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Georgia 45, Nebraska 31 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. South Carolina 33, Michigan 28 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14 Orange Bowl At Miami Florida State 31, Northern Illinois 10 Wednesday, Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Louisville 33, Florida 23 Thursday, Jan. 3 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Oregon 35, Kansas State 17 Friday, Jan. 4 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Texas A&M 41, Oklahoma 13 Saturday, Jan. 5 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Mississippi 38, Pittsburgh 17 Sunday, Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State 17, Kent State 13 Monday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Miami Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14 Saturday, Jan. 19 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 26 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, TBA (NFLN)

The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 13, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking: Pts Prv .................................Record 1. Louisville (36).......15-1 1,591 3 2. Indiana (13)..........15-1 1,527 5 3. Duke (14)..............15-1 1,501 1 4. Kansas (1)............14-1 1,416 6 5. Michigan (1) .........16-1 1,415 2 6. Syracuse ..............16-1 1,284 7 7. Arizona .................15-1 1,205 4 8. Gonzaga...............16-1 1,141 9 9. Minnesota.............15-2 1,041 8 10. Florida.................12-2 1,019 11 939 15 11. Ohio St. ..............13-3 12. Creighton............16-1 896 13 13. Butler ..................14-2 855 14 836 20 14. NC State.............14-2 704 16 15. San Diego St......14-2 16. Kansas St...........13-2 670 18 598 10 17. Missouri..............12-3 18. Michigan St. .......14-3 426 22 19. New Mexico........15-2 368 25 20. Notre Dame........14-2 295 17 238 — 21. Oregon ...............14-2 212 — 22.VCU ....................14-3 23. Illinois..................14-4 199 12 24. UCLA..................14-3 185 — 177 — 25. Marquette...........12-3 Others receiving votes: Cincinnati 121, UConn 70, Georgetown 56, Mississippi 55, UNLV 26, Wisconsin 25, Boise St. 9, Miami 9, Wichita St. 6, Temple 5, Pittsburgh 2, Baylor 1, Utah St. 1, Wyoming 1.

Wednesday's College Basketball Scores EAST Albany (NY) 68, New Hampshire 62 Army 77, Lafayette 54 Baruch 78, Lehman 59 Bucknell 73, Colgate 59 DeSales 79, Misericordia 61 Dickinson 54, Gettysburg 43 Drew 72, Scranton 69 East Stroudsburg 93, Mansfield 69 Farmingdale 65, St. Joseph's (LI) 59 Georgetown 74, Providence 65 Holy Cross 62, Navy 47 John Carroll 60, Otterbein 52 John Jay 68, Staten Island 65 Kent St. 80, Buffalo 68 King's (Pa.) 71, Wilkes 54 La Salle 72, Dayton 70 Lehigh 63, American U. 57 Miami 60, Boston College 59 Michigan St. 81, Penn St. 72 Millersville 56, Cheyney 48 Mount St.Vincent 86, Purchase 73 Northeastern 65, Hofstra 60 Old Westbury 92, NY Maritime 73 Penn St.-Harrisburg 60, Gallaudet 51 Philadelphia 62, Washington Adventist 48 Pittsburgh 58, Villanova 43 Rowan 88, Montclair St. 77 Slippery Rock 73, Lock Haven 60 Temple 55, George Washington 53 Towson 69, Delaware 66 UMBC 70, Hartford 57 Vermont 61, Binghamton 37 William Paterson 65, College of NJ 61 Xavier 66, St. Bonaventure 64 MIDWEST Adrian 74, Alma 73 Akron 71, Ball St. 64 Aquinas 66, Siena Heights 44 Butler 62, Richmond 47 Calvin 75, Hope 49 Concordia (Mich.) 84, MichiganDearborn 73 Davenport 91, Marygrove 64 Doane 90, Hastings 73

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 2 a.m. NBCSN — Dakar Rally, stage 12, Fiambala, Argentina to Copiapo, Chile (delayed tape) GOLF 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Humana Challenge, first round, at La Quinta, Calif.

4 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Abu Dhabi Championship, second round, at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Michigan at Minnesota ESPN2 — Florida at Texas A&M 9 p.m. ESPN — Georgia Tech at Duke ESPN2 — South Florida at Rutgers NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT — L.A. Clippers at Minnesota 10:30 p.m. TNT — Miami at L.A. Lakers TENNIS 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, Australia (same-day tape) 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, third round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, third round, at Melbourne, Australia Drake 83, Evansville 69 Gustavus 70, Augsburg 59 Ill.-Chicago 61, Loyola of Chicago 59 Indiana St. 68, Missouri St. 60 Iowa St. 69, West Virginia 67 Kalamazoo 78, Albion 71 Madonna 78, Indiana Tech 68 Marquette 69, Seton Hall 62 Miami (Ohio) 63, Bowling Green 60 Missouri 79, Georgia 62 Ohio 81, N. Illinois 63 Purdue 65, Nebraska 56 St. John's (Minn.) 75, Hamline 59 St. Mary's (Minn.) 66, St. Olaf 57 St.Thomas (Minn.) 92, Macalester 53 W. Michigan 79, Toledo 56 Wichita St. 74, Illinois St. 62 Wis.-River Falls 92, Wis.-Superior 77 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 65, Wis.-Platteville 60 Wis.-Stout 63, Wis.-La Crosse 55 Wis.-Whitewater 68, Wis.-Oshkosh 50 SOUTH Alabama 75, Mississippi St. 43 Anderson (SC) 66, Tusculum 56 Barton 100, Belmont Abbey 96 Bridgewater (Va.) 80, Shenandoah 57 Carson-Newman 93, Mars Hill 70 Charleston Southern 74, UNC Asheville 68 Charlotte 74, Fordham 68 East Carolina 89, Houston 78 Gardner-Webb 66, Coastal Carolina 65 Georgia St. 74, William & Mary 58 Guilford 69, Randolph 65 High Point 77, Liberty 72, 2OT Lenoir-Rhyne 57, Catawba 51 Limestone 82, Erskine 53 Lincoln Memorial 75, Brevard 51 Maryland 51, NC State 50 Marymount 62, Ferrum 57 Maryville (Tenn.) 80, Covenant 61 Mount Olive 90, Pfeiffer 78 Radford 82, Longwood 72 South Carolina 82, LSU 73, OT Tenn. Wesleyan 107, Montreat 72 Transylvania 89, Mount St. Joseph 56 UNC Greensboro 71, Wofford 52 UNC Wilmington 65, Old Dominion 60 VMI 76, Campbell 57 Va. Intermont 66, St. Andrews 64, OT Washington (Md.) 70, Ursinus 68 Winthrop 62, Presbyterian 51 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 88, Auburn 80, 2OT Kansas St. 67, TCU 54 Memphis 77, Rice 51 Oklahoma 81, Texas Tech 63 Southern Miss. 74, SMU 70 Tulsa 45, UTEP 42 FAR WEST Colorado St. 79, Air Force 40 The Women's Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 6, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking: .................................Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (34)............14-1 991 1 2. Notre Dame (1)....14-1 948 2 3. UConn (2).............14-1 914 3 4. Duke (3)................15-0 907 4 5. Kentucky...............15-1 817 6 6. Stanford................14-2 787 5 7. California ..............13-2 755 7 8. Penn St.................13-2 724 8 9.Tennessee ............13-3 670 9 10. Maryland ............12-3 615 10 11. North Carolina....17-1 590 11 12. Purdue................13-2 536 12 13. Georgia...............15-2 519 13 14. UCLA..................13-2 468 14 15. Louisville.............14-3 422 15 16. Oklahoma...........14-2 410 16 17. Oklahoma St......12-2 324 21 18. Dayton ................13-1 276 22 19. South Carolina...14-3 256 18 20.Texas A&M .........13-5 233 20 21. Colorado.............13-2 232 23 22. Florida St............13-3 182 18 23. Kansas ...............11-4 124 17 24. Iowa St................12-2 88 25 25. Michigan.............14-2 86 — Others receiving votes: Syracuse 39, Vanderbilt 23, Miami 12, Michigan St. 12, Nebraska 12, UTEP 8, Villanova 8, Iowa 5, Delaware 4, Arkansas 2, Creighton 1.

Associated Press boys state basketball poll How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school boys basketball teams in the second of seven weekly Associated Press polls, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses): DIVISION I 1, Twinsburg (11) .................13-0 161 1, Cols. Northland (17)........10-0 223 2, Westerville N. (3).............10-0 185 3, Tol. Whitmer .....................10-2 141 4, Cin. Walnut Hills (2).........12-1 138 5, Tol. Cent. Cath. (1) .............7-1 112 6, Reynoldsburg ..................12-1 86 7, Cle. St. Ignatius..................8-2 79 8, Norwalk............................12-0 62 9, Tol. St. John's (1) .............10-3 44 10, Mentor............................10-2 41 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Shaker Hts. 39. 12, Cin. Withrow 38. 13, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 36. 14, Lakewood

St. Edward 16. 15, Cin. Moeller 15. 16, N. Can. Hoover 14.

DIVISION II 1, Thurgood Marshall (21) ....9-0 228 2, Day. Dunbar.....................10-1 178 3, Kettering Alter (3) ............11-0 173 4, Cols. Watterson .................7-1 119 5, Can. S. .............................11-1 111 6, St. Clairsville ......................8-1 93 7, Cols. Brookhaven ..............9-2 76 8, Granville.............................9-1 49 9, Cle. Cent. Cath. .................7-3 48 10, Akr. Hoban.......................7-2 46 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Akr. SVSM 41. 12, Franklin 19. 12, Trotwood-Madison 19. 14, Lima Bath 15.

15, Tontogany Otsego 14. 16, Vincent Warren 13. 17, New Concord John Glenn 12.

DIVISION III 1, Summit Country Day (19)11-0 219 2, Lima Cent. Cath. (3)........11-1 194 3, Ottawa-Glandorf (1) ........10-1 172 4, Bloom-Carroll ..................11-0 138 5, Roger Bacon ...................12-1 126 6, Oak Hill ............................10-1 78 7, Versailles............................9-1 77 8, Findlay Liberty-Benton......9-1 72 9, Beachwood........................8-2 57 10, Ironton (1) ........................9-2 54 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Leavittsburg Labrae 33. 12, Cin. N. College Hill 14.

DIVISION IV 1, Newark Cath. (6) .............10-0 195 2, St. Henry (8) ....................12-1 187 3, Cle.VASJ (7)......................9-2 159 4, Cols. Africentric (1)..........11-1 153 5, Tri-Village .........................12-0 127 6, Bristol (1) .........................11-0 68 7, Old Fort............................12-1 58 8, Ft. Recovery ....................10-2 53 9, Richmond Hts....................9-2 48 10, Convoy Crestview (1) ...10-1 38 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Arlington 28. 11, Berlin Hiland 28. 13, Leipsic 23. 14, New Bremen 19. 15, Vanlue 18. 16, Tol. Christian 16. 17, Edgerton 14. 17, McDonald 14. 19, Portsmouth Notre Dame 13. 20, New Riegel 12.

Wednesday's Scores Boys Basketball Bloom-Carroll 73, Gahanna Cols.

Academy 59 Cin. Hillcrest 57, Cin. Immaculate Conception 32 Linsly, W.Va. 60, Bowerston Conotton Valley 56 Maple Hts. 81, Cle. Max Hayes 50 Powell Village Academy 53, Ohio Deaf 46 Rayland Buckeye 76, Belmont Union Local 67 St. Henry 69, Dayton, Ky. 29 Associated Press girls state basketball poll How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school girls basketball teams in the second of seven weekly Associated Press polls, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses): DIVISION I 1, Twinsburg (18).................14-0 197 2, Kettering Fairmont (1).....12-0 167 3, Mason..............................13-0 138 4, Reynoldsburg (1) ............12-1 110 5, Perrysburg.......................12-0 103 6, Cle. St. Joseph ................14-0 95 7, Centerville .......................11-1 60 8, N. Can. Hoover................10-2 56 9, Wadsworth ......................12-1 53 10, Dublin Coffman.............12-1 18 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Hudson 17. 12, Solon 13. 13, Aurora 12.

DIVISION II 1, W. Holmes (13)................14-0 181 2, Clyde (2)..........................15-0 166 3, Hathaway Brown (5).......11-3 142 4, Tol. Rogers.........................9-2 114 5, Oxford Talawanda ...........15-0 89 6, Jackson ...........................15-0 75 7, Geneva............................12-1 65 8, Kettering Alter .................11-2 55 9, Bellbrook .........................11-2 51 10, Akr. Hoban.......................9-3 27 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Akr. SVSM 21. 12, Beloit W. Branch 16.

13, Bellevue 13.

DIVISION III 1, Smithville (13) .................15-0 188 2, Cols. Africentric (2) .........11-3 151 3, Gates Mills Gilmour (2) ..13-1 144 4, Archbold (1).....................13-1 123 5, Orrville .............................10-1 98 6, Versailles..........................12-1 87 7, Richwood N. Union (1) ...14-1 71 8, Anna ..................................8-2 70 9, Beachwood .....................11-1 47 10, Proctorville Fairland......10-0 26 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Beverly Ft. Frye 20. 12, Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. 17. 13, Frankfort Adena (1) 13. 14, Can. Cent. Cath. 12.

DIVISION IV 1, Ottoville (14)....................13-0 191 2, Newark Cath. (2).............11-0 151 3, Berlin Hiland (2)..............11-2 115 4, Hamler Patrick Henry (1)12-0 112 5, Tri-Village.........................12-1 107 6, Ft. Loramie ......................11-2 81

Thursday, January 17, 2013 7, Mansfield St. Peter's .......12-1 77 8, Bridgeport (1)..................10-0 63 9, Ft. Recovery....................10-2 56 10, Reedsville Eastern .......11-1 44 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, N. Ridgeville Lake Ridge 29. 12, Zanesville Rosecrans 17. 13, New Riegel 15.

Wednesday's Scores Girls Basketball Akr. Hoban 95, Akr. Garfield 32 Akr. Springfield 52, Norton 49 Amherst Steele 36, Lorain 34 Atwater Waterloo 55, Windham 46 Beavercreek 42, Huber Hts. Wayne 35 Beloit W. Branch 60, E. Liverpool 28 Belpre 57, Pomeroy Meigs 42 Berea 55, Grafton Midview 50 Berlin Hiland 60, Malvern 36 Bridgeport 64, Toronto 40 Brunswick 39, Cle. St. Joseph 30 Cambridge 41, Sunbury Big Walnut 33 Can. South 50, Barberton 49 Casstown Miami E. 81, St. Paris Graham 24 Centerville 73, Springfield 28 Chagrin Falls Kenston 47, BrecksvilleBroadview Hts. 37 Cin. Anderson 58, Milford 43 Cin. Christian 57, St. Bernard 38 Cin. Country Day 53, Cin. Seven Hills 38 Cin. Glen Este 52, Cin.Turpin 49 Cin. Hills Christian Academy 51, Hamilton New Miami 8 Cin. McNicholas 72, Cin.Taft 16 Cin. Mt. Healthy 50, Morrow Little Miami 39 Cin. Walnut Hills 46, Kings Mills Kings 43 Cle. Hay 63, Painesville Harvey 24 Cols. Watterson 51, Chillicothe 37 Conneaut 26, Erie Strong Vincent, Pa. 25 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 44, Can.Timken 40 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 69, Youngs. Ursuline 41 Dover 53, W. Lafayette Ridgewood 40 Eastlake N. 80, Lyndhurst Brush 49 Elyria 58, N. Ridgeville 29 Euclid 47, Madison 35 Fairborn 75, W. Carrollton 46 Fairfield 63, Hamilton Badin 55 Fairview 37, Wellington 14 Garfield Hts. Trinity 41, Cle. Cent. Cath.

36 Gates Mills Gilmour 64, Aurora 44 Gates Mills Hawken 58, Newbury 42 Greenville 51, Vandalia Butler 23 Hillsboro 69, Mowrystown Whiteoak 44 Independence 54, Parma Hts. Valley Forge 41 Ironton Rock Hill 52, New Boston Glenwood 25 Kent Roosevelt 49, Akr. Coventry 47 Lakewood 54, Parma Normandy 33 Linsly, W.Va. 54, Steubenville 51 Lockland 52, Cin. Clark Montessori 28 Lorain Clearview 55, Oberlin Firelands 43 Marietta 68, Byesville Meadowbrook 37 Massillon Tuslaw 44, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 42 Medina Buckeye 59, Brooklyn 49 Medina Highland 58, Bay Village Bay 38 Mentor 79, Willoughby S. 34 Mentor Lake Cath. 65, Cle. Hts. 49 Miamisburg 40, Riverside Stebbins 35 Mogadore 49, Garrettsville Garfield 42 Mogadore Field 47, Mantua Crestwood 36 Navarre Fairless 58, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 40 Nelsonville-York 55, Glouster Trimble 30 New Carlisle Tecumseh 73, Tipp City Tippecanoe 57 New Concord John Glenn 52, McConnelsville Morgan 49 New Philadelphia 51, Minerva 39 Notre Dame, Ky. 55, Cin. St. Ursula 43 Oxford Talawanda 59, Harrison 40 Parma 51, Cle. John Marshall 14 Parma Hts. Holy Name 37, Rocky River 27 Ravenna 56, Streetsboro 32 Ravenna SE 53, Peninsula Woodridge 49 Rootstown 48, E. Can. 41 Salineville Southern 52, Heartland Christian 10 Shaker Hts. 71, Cle. Collinwood 21 Springboro 74, Xenia 25 Sugarcreek Garaway 48, StrasburgFranklin 46 Tallmadge 42, Cuyahoga Falls 28 Tol. Rogers 59, Tol. Waite 32 Tol. Woodward 51, Tol. Bowsher 44 Troy 49, Sidney 45 Uhrichsville Claymont 66, Newcomerstown 43 Uniontown Lake 53,Youngs. Boardman 46, OT Vincent Warren 58, Waterford 55 Wadsworth 86, Lodi Cloverleaf 30 Warsaw River View 48, Howard E.Knox 17 Wickliffe 55, Richmond Hts. 43 Wilmington 53, Cin. NW 17

TENNIS Australian Open Results Wednesday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $31.608 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Nicolas Almagro (10), Spain, def.

Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, 6-4, 6-1, 62.

Sam Querrey (20), United States, def.

Brian Baker, United States, 6-7 (2), 1-1, retired.

Kei Nishikori (16), Japan, def. Carlos Berlocq, Argentina, 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-1.

Tomas Berdych (5), Czech Republic, def. Guillaume Rufin, France, 6-2, 6-2, 64.

Jerzy Janowicz (24), Poland, def.

Somdev Devvarman, India, 6-7 (10), 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, 7-5.

Stanislas Wawrinka (15), Switzerland, def.Tobias Kamke, Germany, 6-3, 7-6 (4), retired.

Jurgen Melzer (26), Austria, def.

Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain, 6-7 (4), 63, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-2.

David Ferrer (4), Spain, def. Tim Smyczek, United States, 6-0, 7-5, 4-6, 63.

Evgeny Donskoy, Russia, def. Mikhail Youzhny (23), Russia, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2, 36, 6-3.

Marcos Baghdatis (28), Cyprus, def.

Tatsuma Ito, Japan, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Kevin Anderson, South Africa, def.

Andrey Kuznetsov, Russia, 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.

Janko Tipsarevic (8), Serbia, def. Lukas Lacko, Slovakia, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-5.

Radek Stepanek (31), Czech Republic, def. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.

Julien Benneteau (32), France, def.

Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, 4-6, 75, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5).

Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Ryan

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Harrison, United States, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3.

Fernando Verdasco (22), Spain, def.

Xavier Malisse, Belgium, 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.

Women Second Round Agnieszka Radwanska (4), Poland, def.

Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, 6-3, 6-3.

Angelique Kerber (5), Germany, def.

Lucie Hradecka, Czech Republic, 6-3, 61.

Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, def. Klara Zakopalova (23), Czech Republic, 6-1, 60.

Valeria Savinykh, Russia, def.Dominika Cibulkova (15), Slovakia, 7-6 (6), 6-4.

Julia Goerges (18), Germany, def.

Romina Oprandi, Switzerland, 6-3, 6-2.

Li Na (6), China, def. Olga Govortsova, Belarus, 6-2, 7-5.

Madison Keys, United States, def.

Tamira Paszek (30), Austria, 6-2, 6-1.

Ekaterina Makarova (19), Russia, def.

Stephanie Foretz Gacon, France, 6-3, 63.

Marion Bartoli (11), France, def. Vesna Dolonc, Serbia, 7-5, 6-0.

Zheng Jie, China, def. Sam Stosur (9), Australia, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.

Heather Watson, Britain, def. Ksenia Pervak, Kazakhstan, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2.

Jelena Jankovic (22), Serbia, def. Maria Joao Koehler, Portugal, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2.

Sorana Cirstea (27), Romania, def.

Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Republic, 1-6, 63, 6-2.

Maria Sharapova (2), Russia, def.

Misaki Doi, Japan, 6-0, 6-0.

Ana Ivanovic (13), Serbia, def. Chan Yung-jan, Taiwan, 7-5, 1-6, 6-4.

Venus Williams (25), United States, def.

Alize Cornet, France, 6-3, 6-3.

Doubles Men First Round Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, and Jean-Julien Rojer (6), Netherlands, def.

David Goffin, Belgium, and Simon Stadler, Germany, 6-3, 6-1.

Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini, Italy, def. Johan Brunstrom, Sweden, and Frederik Nielsen, Denmark, 6-3, 6-3.

Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Nenad Zimonjic (7), Serbia, def. Michael Llodra and Nicolas Mahut, France, 3-6, 7-5, retired.

Alex Bolt and Greg Jones, Australia, def. Alejandro Falla and Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5).

Yen-hsun Lu, Taiwan, and Go Soeda, Japan, def. Julian Knowle, Austria, and Filip Polasek (14), Slovakia, 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-3.

Eric Butorac, United States, and Paul Hanley, Australia, def. Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, and Scott Lipsky (13), United States, 6-4, 7-5.

Michael Kohlmann, Germany, and Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, def. Colin Fleming and Jamie Murray, Britain, 7-5, 75.

Daniele Bracciali, Italy, and Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, def. Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Marcelo Melo (10), Brazil, 75, 6-7 (1), 7-6 (5).

Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez (3), Spain, def. Dustin Brown and Christopher Kas, Germany, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7).

Flavio Cipolla and Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Lukas Rosol, Czech Republic, and Viktor Troicki, Serbia, 6-3, 6-4.

Bob and Mike Bryan (1), United States, def. Oliver Marach, Austria, and Horacio Zeballos, Argentina, 7-5, 6-3.

Rohan Bopanna, India, and Rajeev Ram (12), United States, def. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 62, 6-4.

Paolo Lorenzi and Potito Starace, Italy, def. Benjamin Becker and Frank Moser, Germany, 7-6 (0), 6-3.

Sam Groth and Matt Reid, Australia, def. James Duckworth and Chris Guccione, Australia, 6-3, 6-7 (1), 7-6 (5).

Jeremy Chardy, France, and Lukasz Kubot, Poland, def. Frantisek Cermak, Czech Republic, and Michal Mertinak (15), Slovakia, 6-4, 6-2.

Mahesh Bhupathi, India, and Daniel Nestor (5), Canada, def. Pablo Andujar and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 6-2, 6-4.

Robin Haase and Igor Sijsling, Netherlands, def. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, and Albert Ramos, Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (6), 7-6 (6).

Women First Round Kimiko Date-Krumm, Japan, and Arantxa Parra Santonja, Spain, def. Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino and Lourdes Dominguez Lino, Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Silvia Soler-Espinosa and Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, and Sania Mirza (10), India, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Jill Craybas, United States, and Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, def.

Rika Fujiwara, Japan, and Mervana Jugic-Salkic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 6-1, 64.

Maria Kirilenko, Russia, and Lisa Raymond (3), United States, def. Alicja Rosolska, Poland, and Tamarine Tanasugarn, Thailand, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.

Darija Jurak, Croatia, and Katalin Marosi, Hungary, def Alla Kudryavtseva, Russia, and Shahar Peer, Israel, 6-0, 6-3.

Melinda Czink, Hungary, and Bojana Jovanovski, Serbia, def. Simona Halep, Romania, and Arantxa Rus, Netherlands, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (2).

Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, and Megan Moulton-Levy, United States, def.

Petra Martic, Croatia, and Kristina Mladenovic, France, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (8).

Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua, Australia, def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, and Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 6-2, 6-4.

Mathilde Johansson and Pauline Parmentier, France, def. Kiki Bertens, Netherlands, and Tatjana Malek, Germany, 7-6 (7), 4-6, 7-5.

Shuko Aoyama, Japan, and Irina Falconi, United States , def. Vania King, United States, and Yaroslava Shvedova (11), Kazakhstan, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (2).

Han Xinyun and Zhou Yi-Miao, China, def. Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Anna Tatishvili, Georgia, 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci (1), Italy, def. Sofia Arvidsson and Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka (2), Czech Republic, def. Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, and Christina McHale, United States, 6-4, 6-3.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia, and Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, def.

Timea Babos, Hungary, and Laura Robson, Britain, 6-2, 6-4.

Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Peng Shuai (15), China, def. Jarmila Gajdosova, Australia, and Klara Zakopalova, Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-4.

Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia, and Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Annika Beck, Germany, and Liga Dekmeijere, Latvia, 6-1, 2-6, 6-1.

Natalie Grandin, South Africa, and Vladimira Uhlirova (14), Czech Republic, def. Viktorija Rajicic and Storm Sanders, Australia, 6-4, 6-4.

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OU wins big

■ CONTINUED FROM 12 14 points to lead all scorers — on the floor in the first half, the Yellowjackets (9-6, 2-2) made up five points on the Trojans and even briefly took the lead before a Courtney Mazzulla layup at the buzzer gave Troy (78, 4-0) a 24-23 lead at the half.

But after Wood fouled out with Troy leading 4439, Sidney could only manage to gain one point on the Trojans as Mackenzie Schulz and Todda Norris both sank a pair of free throws and Morgan Taylor knocked down one to offset a pair of desperation 3s.

“When she fouled out with that much time left in the game, that’s when the other girls that got a little taste in the first half stepped up,” Troy coach Nathan Kopp said. “They showed much better composure without her on the floor than they did in the first half.”

But the difference in the game proved to be the way Troy handled Harris on the defensive end, with Schulz starting off on her and Mazzulla — who was already fighting an illness — handling her for most of the game.

“Mackenzie was on Harris for the first couple minutes, then Courtney — who was unbelievably sick today — had her for the last three and a half quarters,” Kopp said. “Any shot she took all night was tough. She averages almost 22 points a game, and we held her to eight. It was the work of those two and the other three girls having the wherewithal to know when to help.”

Sidney’s post play by Aaliyah Wise and Sylvia Hudson, though, kept the Jackets within striking distance. Wise finished with 10 points and a game-high 16 rebounds and Hudson had a team-high 12 points and eight rebounds.

“They’re bigger than us, and they got a lot of offensive rebounds,” Kopp said.

“In the end, we did just enough to win.”

Troy offset Sidney’s rebounding advantage by forcing 21 turnovers, cashing many of their first-half steals in for easy buckets — and the scoring didn’t just come from Wood, either.

Schulz finished with nine points and four rebounds, scoring the first five points of an eight-point Troy run to start the third quarter. Norris added eight points, nine rebounds and four steals, Taylor had seven points and six rebounds, Sierra Besecker had six points of the bench and Mazzulla had five.

And with 12 of Wood’s 14 points coming in the first half, the added production from up and down the lineup proved to be huge.

“When we get that kind of balance, it’s a good thing for us,” Kopp said.

“Mackenzie was 4 for 4

MIAMI, Ohio — Will Felder hit a go-ahead jumper with 2 minutes left and Miami (Ohio) dropped Bowling Green to 0-6 on the road this year in a 63-60 victory Wednesday night.

Bowling Green (6-10, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) led the entire game until Felder’s jumper tied it 55-55 with 5:23 left. His field goal with 2 minutes remaining gave Miami (7-8, 2-1) its second lead at 61-60.

LaSalle 72, Dayton 70 PHILADELPHIA — Ramon Galloway scored 18 points to lead La Salle past Dayton 72-70 Wednesday night in an Atlantic 10 Conference matchup.

Jerrell Wright scored 16, and Tyreek Duren crossed the 1,000th career-point mark, finishing with 14 points and six steals for La Salle (12-4, 2-1).

ATHENS (AP) — Walter Offutt scored 19 points and Ohio used a 20-2 run in the first half to defeat Northern Illinois 81-63 in a MidAmerican Conference game Wednesday night.

Reggie Keely chipped in 12 points for the Bobcats (12-5, 3-0), who are 11-1 at home.

Kent State 80, Buffalo 68 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Randal Holt scored 27 points and Chris Evans added 25 points and 14 rebounds as Kent State pulled away late in an 8068 victory over Buffalo Wednesday night.

Holt hit 5 of 5 from 3point range and is now fourth on the Kent State (11-6, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) all-time list with 199 career 3-pointers, one shy of Armon Gates and current Golden Flashes’ assistant coach Eric Haut.

Miami (Ohio) 63, Bowling Green 60

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Troy’s Todda Norris (5) and Morgan Taylor (10) battle for a rebound Wednesday night against Sidney.

Taylor hit 1 of 2 free throws to make it 49-45, then Sidney overthrew a bomb pass on its in-bound play, giving Troy the ball under its own basket with 1.1 seconds still on the clock. Taylor simply handed the ball to a Sidney player, and the clock ran out.

The win — Troy’s third straight — gives the Trojans even more momentum heading into Saturday’s game against rival Piqua.

“We’ve got a big game against Piqua Saturday, and this win puts us in a good spot,” Kopp said.

And showed the Trojans exactly what they can do when adversity strikes.

Troy’s Morgan Taylor (10) ties up the ball as teammate Courtney Mazzulla (13) looks on Wednesday. from the free throw line, Kristen was hot early, Todda had nine rebounds, Sierra was 2 for 2 from the field and had six off the bench, Morgan is a steady Eddie and is always there for us … we got big games from everybody.”

Once Wood fouled out, Troy immediately got a defensive stop and Schulz buried two free throws to

make it 46-39. Harris hit a running 3 to cut the lead to four, then Sidney stole the in-bounds — only to miss four chances to cut into the lead from the field and the front end of a one-and-one.

Norris made them pay by hitting two free throws, but Kaitlyn Davis hit a 3 to make it a one-possession game at 48-45 with 2.1 seconds left.

Sidney — 45 Kaitlyn Davis 2-0-5, Konner Harris 3-0-8, Monique Hanayik 10-2, Lauren Elmore 3-0-6, Bri Wells 0-0-0, Aaliyah Wise 4-2-10, Lindsey Sturwold 1-0-2, Sylvia Hudson 5-2-12. Totals: 19-4-45.

Troy — 49 Mackenzie Schulz 2-4-9, Sierra Besecker 2-2-6, Todda Norris 2-4-8, Morgan Taylor 3-1-7, Cristina Dennison 0-0-0, Courtney Mazzula 2-0-5, Maddy Taylor 0-0-0, Kristen Wood 4-4-14.

Totals: 15-15-49.

Score By Quarters Sidney...................6 23 31 45 Troy.....................13 24 38 49 3-point goals: Sidney — Davis, Harris 2. Troy — Schulz, Mazzulla, Wood 2.

Records: Sidney 9-6, 2-2.

Troy 7-8, 4-0.

Reserve score: Troy 28, Sidney 26.

ble of so much more.”

Jack Bauder led the boys (11-2, 8-2 CBC) with 183-221—404, Steven Calhoun rolled 214-178— 392, Ryan Rittenhouse rolled 173-147—320, Josh Bellas rolled 150-158— 308 and Logan Banks rolled 144-147—291.

Jenny Korleski rolled 148-127—275 for the girls (2-11, 2-9 CBC), Sarah Marshall rolled 135-122— 257, Sarah Rhoades rolled 134-126—260, Jasmine Fletcher had a 126 game and Kaitlin Timmons a 100.

Tippecanoe travels to Stebbins today.

■ CONTINUED FROM 12 • Tecumseh Sweeps Tipp NEW CARLISLE — Tippecanoe was swept by Central Buckeye Conference rival Tecumseh Wednesday, with the boys falling 2,714-2,515 — a seasonlow total — and the girls falling 1,872-1,798.

“Rough night for the and girls,” boys Tippecanoe coach Clay Lavercombe said.

“Tecumseh came out firing, and we did not bowl our best. We left way too many spares out there, and we know we’re capa-

■ Girls Basketball

Roundup ■ CONTINUED FROM 12 was outdone by a massive solo performance.

Bianca Quisenberry scored 43 points, turning a 27-27 halftime tie into a 7357 Tecumseh victory and snapping a four-game Red Devil winning streak Wednesday at Pat Wampler Gymnasium.

Erica Comer led the Red Devils (9-7, 4-3 Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division) with 17 points, Halee Printz had 16, Chelsea Clawson added 11 and Carly Clodfelter scored 10.

Megan Christmann chipped in 16 points for the Arrows (16-1, 8-0 CBC Kenton Trail).

Tippecanoe hosts Miami East Saturday.

Piqua 39, Trotwood 38 PIQUA — The Piqua Indians survived a wild finish for a 38-37 victory over Trotwood-Madison Wednesday in Greater

Western Ohio Conference North Division action.

The Indians led the entire second half, but the game was not decided until the buzzer. With 6.7 seconds to go, TrotwoodMadison trailed 35-37 and was called for an intentional foul on Tasha Potts after shoving her to the court.

Potts hit both free throws to give Piqua a seemingly safe 39-35.

But, on the in-bound play, Piqua called a timeout — when the Indians didn’t have any left, resulting in a technical foul to give Trotwood two free throws in the ball. Kadesha Ahmad made one of two free throws to make it 3936.

After a 3-point shot to tie the game missed, Ahmad made a two-point shot at the buzzer for the final margin.

Piqua (7-9, 2-2) will be back in action Saturday, playing at Troy.

■ National Football League

■ College Football

Kelly lands with Philadelphia

Te’o’s girlfriend a hoax

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Moments after Chip Kelly’s plane landed, he was handed a new Eagles visor and received a warm greeting from fans gathered at the airport.

Welcome to Philadelphia, Coach.

The Eagles hired Kelly on Wednesday, just 10 days after he decided to stay at Oregon. The 49year-old Kelly, known as an offensive innovator, becomes the 21st coach in team history and replaces Andy Reid, who was fired on Dec. 31 after a 4-12 season.

He’ll be introduced at a news conference Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Eagles’ practice facility.

“The challenge is what I was excited about and

that’s why I came,” Kelly told a group of reporters upon landing in Philly. “I was sold on the Eagles the first time I met them, it was my ties to Oregon that made it hard. But the Eagles are the Eagles.

This is the NFL. “My dream is to just win, and with the Eagles, this was the best opportunity for me to win. I never thought a long time ago that I was going to be able to coach in the NFL but I’m excited about the opportunity.”

Kelly, who was 46-7 in four years at Oregon, interviewed with the Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills in a twoday span after leading the fast-flying Ducks to a victory over Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl Jan. 3.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The wrenching story of Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o’s girlfriend dying of leukemia — a loss he said inspired him to play his best all the way to the BCS championship — was dismissed by the school as a hoax perpetrated against the linebacker.

Notre Dame said Wednesday night it believes Te’o was duped into an online relationship with a woman whose “death” was then faked by the perpetrators of the hoax.

The school made the statement following a lengthy story by Deadspin.com, saying it could find no record that Lennay Kekua ever existed.

“This is incredibly embarrassing to talk about, but over an extended period of time, I developed an emotional relationship with a woman I met online,” Te’o said in a statement. “We maintained what I

thought to be an authentic relationship by communicating frequently online and on the phone, and I grew to care deeply about her. “ However, he stopped short of saying he had ever met her in person or correcting reports that said he had.

Throughout his All-American season and campaign for the Heisman Trophy , he stated their relationship was special but never mentioned details of face-to-face meetings.

“To realize that I was the victim of what was apparently someone’s sick joke and constant lies was, and is, painful and humiliating,” he said.

“In retrospect, I obviously should have been much more cautious. If anything good comes of this, I hope it is that others will be far more guarded when they engage with people online than I was.”

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said at a

news conference that Te’o told coaches on Dec. 26 he had received a call while at an awards ceremony earlier in the month from Kekua’s phone number.

“When he answered it, it was a person whose voice sounded like the same person he had talked to, who told him that she was, in fact, not dead. Manti was very unnerved by that, as you might imagine,” Swarbrick said.

Swarbrick said the school hired investigators and their report indicated those behind the hoax were in contact with each other, discussing what they were doing.

The investigators “were able to discover online chatter among the perpetrators that was certainly the ultimate proof of this, the joy they were taking,” Swarbrick said. “The casualness among themselves they were talking about what they accom-

plished.”

Swarbrick said Notre Dame did not take the matter to the police, saying that the school left it up to Te’o and his family to do so. He added that Notre Dame did not plan to release the findings of its investigation.

“We had no idea of motive, and that was really significant to us. … Was somebody trying to create an NCAA violation at the core of this? Was there somebody trying to impact the outcome of football games by manipulating the emotions of a key player?

Was there an extortion request coming? When you match the lack of sort of detail we lacked until we got some help investigating it with the risk involved, it was clear to me until we knew more we had to just to continue to work to try to gather the facts,” Swarbrick said.

The Deadspin report changed all that.