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Legislator pleased with progress Adams discusses State of the State address

BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@civitasmedia.com

Aquarium offers oceans of fun

State Rep. Richard Adams said he was pleased with Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s recent State of the State address, which addressed job growth, tax reform, education and Medicaid expansion, among other issues.

Adams, a member of the finance and appropriations and transporta-

TROY tion committees, noted Friday that through reorganization under the Republican governor’s administration, the state already has cut 45 state employees as part of a larger initiative for greater efficiency.

Agencies have been consolidated, such as Medicaid, which used to be handled by seven different offices but is now handled by one, with its director reporting directly to Kasich.

“He’s making government smaller and more responsible,” Adams said.

Economic growth The big push at the state level, Adams said, lies in economic development and job creation. Ohio has climbed to fourth in the nation for job creation under Kasich — and first in the Midwest. But ensuring Ohio remains a leader in economic growth is a priority.

“The culture for being a small business is getting betAdams ter,” said.

U n d e r Kasich’s twoyear budget plan, smallADAMS business owners would be granted a 50 percent income tax reduction on their first $750,000 of profit.

A “million gallons of fun” are awaiting visitors just across Ohio’s border.

The Newport Aquarium, located in Newport, Ky., is one of the biggest indoor aquarium facilities in the area and offers more than 600 species and 7,000 animals, according to public relations manager Sandra Guile.

The facility covers 121,200square-feet of space, according to Guile, and features three sections of see-through floor and 65 smaller exhibits incorporated into 14 larger ones.

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Ken Crabtree, light equipment operator with the City of Troy Parks Department, prepares to remove an ash tree along Walnut Street in Troy.

Ash trees coming down Emerald ash borer taking a toll on city’s trees

BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com or a Jeremy Drake, the city of Troy’s certified arborist, there’s nothing more agonizing than cutting down trees.

Drake reminds city residents that city crews are diligently removing the city’s ash trees, which have been decimated by the emerald ash borer.

“We leave letters with homeowners but it’s often neighbors that want to know why we are taking

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“They can’t tell that they are dead and are concerned.”

Drake said the city’s tree removal plan is located on the city’s website.

Drake said now that tree removal is being done in a more populated part of town, people are seeing the ash trees being removed.

“Believe me, you won’t find anyone more of a tree lover than me,” Drake said with a laugh. “But these ash trees have been under

attack and we need to get rid of them.”

Drake said ash trees accounted for nearly 10 percent of the city’s tree population. The emerald ash tree borer was found in ash trees in Troy in 2008.

Ash tree removal had mainly been taking place in the Westbrook neighborhood last fall. City crews now have moved to the southeast side of the city and to the historical district, removing dead and dying ash trees. Drake said 180 street trees are on this year’s removal list, with 150 of those trees being ash

trees.

All trees being removed from Riverside Cemetery and the city parks are ash trees.

Last winter alone, Drake said city crews removed 250 street trees, mostly ash trees, which were dead or dying either from the invasive bug or ice damage.

“It’ moved very, very quickly in our town,” Drake said. “It has been found all over town and all the ash trees are already dead or in a state of decay.”

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President paints a grim picture Obama warns of impact of broad budget cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Widespread flight delays and shuttered airports, offlimit seashores and unprotected parks.

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budget knife.

In detailing the costs of the cuts, President Barack Obama is seeking to raise the public’s awareness while also applying pressure on congressional Republicans who oppose his blend of targeted savings and tax increases to tackle federal deficits.

“I’ve been very clear that these kinds of arbitrary, automatic cuts would have an adverse impact on families, on teachers, on parents who are reliant on Head Start programs, on our military readiness, on

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In this Feb. 15 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in Chicago. The president and congressional Republicans each seem content with the political ground they hold and are prepared to let across-theboard spending cuts take effect on March 1, unlike during earlier rounds of budget brinkmanship that saw • See CUTS on 2 last minute frantic dealmaking.

Hobart Arena will see a flurry of activity this spring through mid-summer as the arena continues to book a variety of events.

At a regular board meeting on Thursday, the Troy Recreation Board reviewed the list of Hobart Arena’s activities for the spring and mid-season.

President Marty Hobart noted how busy the city’s recreation department officials must be as they prepare for events including country music concerts, cheer and winter guard competitions, high school graduations and even a circus in the coming weeks.

Hobart commented to Recreation Department officials that it must be “very, very difficult keeping up.”

Recreation department and Hobart Arena director Ken Siler said despite the help from a college intern • See RECREATION on 2

COMING UP AT HOBART ARENA The following is a list of upcoming Hobart Arena events: • Justin Moore – March 15 • Jordan World Circus – March 19 • Winter Guard International practice site – April 10-13 and April 17-20 • Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Job Fair – May 11 • All American Youth Activities Cheer Competition – May 18 • Troy High School Senior Awards Assembly – May 21 • Upper Valley Career Center Graduation – May 23 • Miami East Graduation – May 24 • Troy High School Graduation – May 25 • Covington Graduation – May 26 • National Theater on Ice Competition – June 20-23 • Troy Skating Club Annual Summer Skating Competition – July 11-14

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■CONTINUED FROM 1 “That’s really significant and should be a big help for those trying to keep a small business afloat. That is really excellent,� Adams said.

When he won re-election last November, Adams said spurring job growth in the private sector would bolster the economy statewide, which is a focus of Kasich as well.

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mental health services, on medical research,� Obama said Friday. “This is not a smart way for us to reduce the deficit.�

Just in case those consequences didn’t capture the public’s attention, the White House also had Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood spell out the impact on travelers, a frequent-flier nightmare of 90minute airport waits, limited flights and closed regional airports. Republican lawmakers dismissed LaHood’s warnings as “exaggerations.�

But LaHood said the cuts would require slicing more than $600 million from the Federal Aviation Administration, resulting in furloughs of one day per pay period for a majority of the agency’s 47,000 employees. “Once airlines see the potential impact of these furloughs, we expect that they will change their schedules and cancel flights,� LaHood said.

Moreover, he said, the DepartTransportation ment is looking “to likely close� air traffic control towers at 100 airports that have fewer than 150,000 flight operations per year. “We’re talking about places like Boca Raton, Fla.; Joplin, Mo.; Hilton Head, S.C.; and San Marcos, Texas,� he said. All in all, nearly two-thirds of the airports are concentrated in three states California, Florida and Texas.

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Airlines for America, an industry group, said the organization, the FAA and airline carriers would be meeting soon to plan for potential cutbacks. “Air transportation is a key driver of our economy, and should not be used as a political football,� the statement said.

Paul Rinaldi, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said the reductions will not just inconvenience passengers, it will also affect local economies and result in more lost jobs. “The fact that they will not just be furloughing critical FAA personnel but closing air traffic control towers means the system will be even more compromised than anticipated,� he added.

Still, top Republicans on congressional transportation and aviation panels accused the administration of unnecessary alarm. “Before jumping to the conclusion that furloughs must be implemented, the administration and the agency need to sharpen their pencils and consider all the options,� the lawmakers said in a joint statement issued by Rep. Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Committee on and Transportation Infrastructure; Sen. John Thune, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation; and Frank LoBiondo, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation.

Throughout the administration, agency heads have been depicting an onerous after-effect to the cuts. The federal government is required to spell out the consequences to federal workers, but the details are also designed to warn lawmakers that the cuts could have a fearsome result: angry constituents.

As he has repeated in the past, Adams will support House Bill 5, the successor of HB 601, only if it is truly budget-neutral. He has been meeting with city officials to assuage any concerns about the bill, which Troy Director of Public

â– CONTINUED FROM 1 Allison Schiffer, who is studying sports management at Bowling Green University, the devil is in the details with jampacked schedules.

Siler said it was the first time in many years the arena and department had used an intern. Siler said the help was favorable, but not so much as to add a second intern to the program. “It’s all the little details of things,� Siler said. “Right now, there are 10,000 things we need to keep up with and having an intern helps, but there are things that she can’t help with in some aspects.�

Siler said most of the arena’s activities need recreation department personnel’s direct involvement. Siler said this year’s intern had experience with parking management and ice skate rental at Bowling Green State University, which has helped the staff.

When asked if the recreation department could start a volunteer group, Siler said it would be difficult to implement at the arena since they must be on a payroll.

Assistant recreation director Carrie Slater noted more reliable assistance has improved due to a larger group of paid and trained part-time employees to work large events. “It has taken two years to get a good solid part-

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Kasich’s formula for school funding, as his promise to provide more funding for poorer districts did not come to fruition in Miami County, as several school districts were flat-funded.

Only Troy City Schools and Piqua City Schools were projected to see increases — about 17 percent — while overall in Ohio, 60 percent of the 612 school districts would be flat-funded. “The state department (of education) is not in the loop to the same degree that they once were,�

Adams said.

The funding plan goes into effect July 1.

time base,� Slater said, noting work schedules and weekends sometimes made conflicts for those who work events. “We are definitely moving in the right direction.�

In reference to the “Gentlemen of the Road� tour featuring Grammy winners Mumford & Sons on Aug. 30-31, the board approved renting the pool and arena to the production company for the weekend, for $4,000 plus expenses. “That event will require a significant amount of volunteers,�

Siler said. He said volunteers would need to contact the Troy Main Street organization. The organization is in charge of activities surrounding the music festival tour.

Board members Dave and Joan Heffner Funderburg were not present at Thursday’s meeting.

In other news: Board member Brock Heath commented that the CMT Southern Fried Chicks show was a pleasant surprise and he had a good time with his mother at the event.

Siler said it was the arena’s first attempt at hosting a comedy act other than Terry Fator, and he was generally pleased with ticket sales. Siler said the tour’s production company was happy with the arena facilities and accommodations.

Siler also presented the board with a new concert

contract, which was approved and will be announced at a later date when details are finalized.

The board also approved the annual United Way of Troy funds for the Troy Playground Program for $19,500 for supplies, program coordinators and payroll.

Siler said tickets for the March 15 Justin Moore show are selling well. He noted shows with three acts ‘tends to generate more revenue.�

Siler also noted the Winter Guard Nationals has rented the Hobart Arena site for practice from April 10-13 and April 17-20.

Siler said the rental is great for the arena since there is no set-up labor due to the turn field in place for the Recreation Department’s indoor soccer leagues.

President Marty Hobart said the practices are fun to watch.

Siler also noted the week of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure coincides with the arena’s National Theater on Ice competition in June. “That will be a very busy week,� Siler said. He said the National Theater on Ice will bring more than 2,500 visitors to Troy for four nights. The National Theater on Ice competition will be held at Hobart Arena on June 20-23.

For more information about upcoming events at Hobart Arena, visit www.hobartarena.com

neighbors often are concerned why crews are cutting down trees.

Drake said unless power lines or other obstacles like curbs prevent crews from replacing trees with new ones, most trees will be replanted with a variety of trees. “We’ll be mixing up tree types,� Drake said. “We will be replanting in the spring one for one as best we can.� Drake also said some trees that aren’t ash trees are being removed due to the wind storm last July. “The trees may not look bad right away, but the next wind storm that comes could blow the top of the tree off and cause some major damage,�

Drake said.

Drake said the next tree removal will take place in the city parks, Miami Shores Golf Course and at other city-owned properties.

The ash tree removal will continue through 2014. “We are still Tree City USA and replanting and replacing these trees is extremely important to our program,� Drake said.

Troy has been named Tree City USA for 26 consecutive years by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Drake recently was named park superintendent for the city and was certified as an arborist in 2002.

The city’s tree removal plan is available online at www.troyohio.gov.

Service and Safety Patrick Titterington said would cause the city to lose $750,000 to $1.2 million in tax revenue per year.

Tax uniformity entails simplifying and standardizing municipal and village tax collection. Titterington has said he would support only tax uniformity, not tax reform, which relates to issues such as who gets exemptions and what comprises taxable income.

Adams said he would not support legislation that would impact tax income for local communities.

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The problem, Adams said, lies in potential funding issues down the road. “Frankly, that’s given me the most difficulty in coming to a conclusion,� he said.

Under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the federal government would fully fund health care for disadvantaged Ohioans. Kasich stated that, as a result, $13 billion would return to Ohio during the next seven years.

But Adams said that while providing medical care for all is commendable, he is concerned with how

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New facility one ‘component’ of school district’s success

BY JENNIFER RUNYON Stressing that the report card is one tool to see if For the Troy Daily News students are succeeding, Covington Superin- he urged everyone to tendent Dave Larson remember that, “the report opened the State of the card is not the end result.”

Larson also cited the Schools Address by telling attendees that while the following information from possible building project is the report card as academa major focus for the dis- ic achievements: • 94 percent graduation trict, “It’s just one component of what’s going on in rate for 2012 • 96 percent attendance Covington schools.”

He shared the district’s rate for 2012 • Strong OGT results mission statement: The “For a student to be able Mission of the Covington Schools is to provide an to pass a graduation test, excellent educational foun- it’s what happens from dation that prepares our kindergarten on, so it’s students to become produc- truly a team effort,” Larson tive and responsible citi- said.

He added that security zens.

“Nowhere in there does measures, such as cameras it say anything about at the high school, have finances or facilities. That been added and that more stuff is secondary. will come. The superinEverything is about how tendent said that by the we do that right there — start of next school year, prepare our students to school doors will remain become productive and locked and a buzzer system responsible citizens,” will be used for entrance.

Larson then shared Larson said.

That being said, he information about recent moved on to academic state mandates, including Third Grade achievement. He shared the the preliminary report Guarantee, new Common standards, new card data from the state Core that has Covington rated teacher and principal evalas Effective. Covington uation systems, new report met 22 out of 26 indicators. card components and a

COVINGTON “For a student to be able to pass a graduation test, it’s what happens from kindergarten on, so it’s truly a team effort.”

— Superintendent Dave Larson new method of assessments.

“There’s a lot that affects school districts beyond the decisions that we get to make,” he said.

Larson went on to speak about things happening at Covington that are not found on the state report card. These included: CMS STEM Day Program, girls from the CMS Scholarship Club attending the We are IT conference, CMS having 92 students participate in the honors breakfast, CHS offering dual enrollment courses with Urbana University and the addition of Wi-Fi at areas of CHS. The superintendent concluded his address by thanking the students, parents and staff members before turning his attention to the district’s

Board approves school calendar

BY JENNIFER RUNYON For the Troy Daily News

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The Covington Exempted Village Board of Education met Thursday night at the high school commons.

The board approved the school calendar for the 2013-14 school year.

Superintendent Dave Larson said the calendar is similar to the one used this year, but the new one has two weeks off for Christmas and two days off at Easter instead of the normal three days. The first day of school

next year will be Aug. 20 and students will again get out before Memorial Day. Membership was approved for the Ohio School Board Association at a cost of $3,185. The dues, along with a School Management News subscription at $150, brings the total to $3,335.

Larson said a student teacher from the University of Dayton is working with third-grade teacher Angie Knick until March 15.

Board member Lee Harmon said that the school and the village are applying for a Safe Routes to School grant. If this money is received, it will be used to add sidewalks and to help fund extra police patrols at the schools during the mornings and afternoons.

Following the BOE meeting, Larson delivered the State of the Schools address and a community meeting was conducted regarding the upcoming levy and possible building project.

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Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, February is the heart of winter with food Ludlow Falls, will offer a T-bone steak dinner becoming scarce for all wildlife, even the with salad, baked potato and a roll for $11 resourceful red fox. An Aullwood naturalist from 5-8 p.m. will lead walkers as they see their shadow • NO CHILD INSIDE SUMMIT: The Miami in the light of February’s full moon. Dress Valley Leave No Child Inside Summit will be warmly to survive the cold night air. from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the new Civic agendas Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center, • Tipp City Board of Education will meet 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton. Learn how the at 7 p.m. at the board office, 90 S. Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside Network Tippecanoe Drive. Call 667-8444 for more is working to build up access to nature for information. our children to “play in the woods.”

• Covington Village Council will meet at 7 Participants will learn about Aullwood Farm’s p.m. at Town Hall. new farm-based preschool and other initia• The Covington Street Committee will tives and will also hear about the national meet following the regular council meeting. discussion to build more access to nature • Brown Township Board of Trustees will play areas around the country. A variety of meet at 8 p.m. in the Township Building in presentations will focus on great practices to Conover. connect kids to nature. There is no fee to • The Union Township Trustees will meet attend. Pre-registration is encouraged. at 1:30 p.m. in the Township Building, 9497 • KARAOKE: The American Legion Post Markley Road, P.O. Box E, Laura. Call 698No. 586, Tipp City, will offer Papa D’s Pony 4480 for more information.

Express Karaoke from 7 p.m. to close. The event is free.

TUESDAY • MOVIE OFFERED: Edison Community College will offer two viewings of “Wreck-It • INTRO TO HEART HEALTH: Elaine Ralph,” at noon and 6 p.m. Admission is $1, Bohman from Upper Valley Medical Center and is open to the community. Guests are encouraged to bring snacks. “Wreck-It Ralph,” will give a presentation on the topic of cardiovascular disease at 2 p.m. at the Troyis a video game villain who wants to be a Miami County Public Library. Learn about hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his some of the risk factors of heart disease, quest brings havoc to the whole arcade cholesterol, weight management and other where he lives. The movie is rated PG and is ways you can prevent heart disease. Call an 1 hours and 48 minutes long. For more (937) 339-0502 to register in advance. information, call Chip Hare at 778-7852.

• BOOK DISCUSSION: The Milton• BRAT-SAUERKRAUT SUPPER: Zion Public Library book discussion group Union Lutheran Church, 14 W. Walnut St., corner of Third and Main streets, Tipp City, will hold its will meet at 3 p.m. “Still Alice,” by Lisa Genova will be the featured book. For inforannual brat-sauerkraut supper from 4-7 p.m. mation about joining a group, call (937) 698in the fellowship hall. The menu will include 5515. bratwurst or a hot dog, sauerkraut or green Civic agendas beans, mashed potatoes, fried apples, home• The village of West Milton Council will made pies and a beverage. Carry-out also will be available. Tickets are $7 for adults and have its workshop meeting at 7 p.m. in the $4 for children under 10. Tickets may be pur- council chambers. chased in advance at the church office weekWEDNESDAY days between 9 a.m. and noon or at the door. The fellowship hall is handicapped accessible. For more information, call the • KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis Club church office at (937) 667-3110. of Troy will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Troy Country Club. Chris Verich, from the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel will give a presSUNDAY entation on consumer protection and utility fraud.

For more information, contact Donn • BREAKFAST OFFERED: Breakfast will Craig, vice president, at (937) 418-1888. be offered at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post • STORY HOUR: Milton-Union Public 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, Library story hours will be offered at 10:30 from 8-11 a.m. Made-to-order breakfasts will a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Story hour is open to be offered and everything is a la carte. children ages 3-5 and their caregiver(s).

• FAMILY QUEST: The Miami County Programs include puppet shows, stories Park District will have its Family Quest and crafts. The theme will be Arctic animals.

Sunday “Winter Tree Identification” program.

• COMMITTEE MEETING: The Miami Drop in between 1-4 p.m. at Charleston Falls County Hazard Mitigation Committee will Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp hold its annual planning meeting at 10 a.m.

City, and follow the tree identification trail. A at the Miami County Communications roving naturalist will be on-site. Pre-register Center, 210 Marybill Drive, Troy. The purfor the program online at www.miamicountypose of the meeting is to review the goals parks, e-mail to register@miamicountyand objectives as set forth in the 2011 parks.com or call (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. county-wide Federal Emergency • BREAKFAST SET: The American Management Agency Approved Plan and to Legion Post 586 will present an all-you-candetermine their relevance to changing situaeat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Items tions in the county. available will be eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, • ALUMNI MEETING: All Kiser High sausage gravy, biscuits, waffles, pancakes, School alumni and friends are invited to the hash browns, french toast, cinnamon rolls, monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the American juices and fruit.

Legion Post 200, 5046 Nebraska Ave., • QUARTER AUCTION: The Miami East Huber Heights. Use the rear entrance.

After prom Committee is sponsoring a quar• BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be ter auction at 2 p.m. at Miami East High from 3-7 p.m. at the Troy Church of the School. Doors will open at 1 p.m. First paddle Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. A bright is $2 and $1 thereafter. All proceeds will ben- green “Blood Donor 2013 — Share the Luck, efit the 2013 Miami East After Prom.

Share the Love, Give Blood” T-shirt will be given to everyone who registers. Schedule MONDAY an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or visit www.GivingBlood.org for more information.

• MARSHALL TOWN: Marshall Town, a small settlement that was part of the Randolph Slave settlement, will be discussed THURSDAY at 6 p.m. at the Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library. Find out where it was located and • MEATLOAF: The Troy American how it relates to the area. The program will Legion will offer a meatloaf dinner from 5be presented by Chuck Martin of the 7:30 p.m. The meal also will include fried Pleasant Hill History Center. Light refreshpotatoes and onions and green beans or ments will be served. Call the library at (937) corn.

676-2731 for more information.

• TAX PREP: AARP volunteer tax prepa• BOOK LOVERS: Book Lovers ration assistance for retirees will be offered Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at the Troyfrom 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MiltonMiami County Library. Participants will be Union Public Library. The volunteers accept reading and discussing “The Cove,” by Ron clients on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rash. Refreshments will be provided.

Bring photo ID and Social Security number.

• CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty • BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be Listeners will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. at the from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Knights of St. Milton-Union Public Library. They listen to John, 110 S. Wayne St., Piqua. A bright an audio book and work on projects. It may green “Blood Donor 2013 — Share the Luck, be needlework, making greeting cards or Share the Love, Give Blood” T-shirt will be whatever hobby they have. given to everyone who registers. Schedule • BUDDY READING: Buddy Reading at an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or the Milton-Union Public Library will be from visit www.GivingBlood.org for more informa6:30-7:30 p.m. The program for elementarytion.

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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 China Daily, Beijing, on new hope for peace in Syria: The chances of a peaceful resolution to the Syrian crisis have increased after the country’s main opposition leader Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib made a surprise offer of talks to the government recently.

It is now up to the international community to seize the opportunity and step up diplomatic efforts to hold negotiations between the two sides in Syria to restore peace in the country as early as possible.

On Feb. 5, al-Khatib reiterated that he was ready for talks with President Bashar al-Assad’s government provided it released 160,000 detainees.

This is a comedown in the opposition’s stance because in the past, it had demanded nothing less than Assad’s resignation as a precondition for talks.

Two factors may have prompted the opposition to change its stance: the setbacks it has suffered recently against government troops amid dwindling military support from foreign countries, and the As I circumspection with which the West now sees See It the faction-ridden and extremist-infiltrated ■ The Troy opposition.

Daily News Nevertheless, the change in the opposition’s welcomes stance has rekindled hopes of an end to the columns from bloodshed in the Middle East country, where our readers. To violence has continued for almost two years. submit an “As I While it is essential that a united Syrian See It” send opposition seek talks, it is equally important your type-writthat the international community honor the ten column to: principles and objectives set forth in the ■ “As I See It” Geneva communique, issued by the Action c/o Troy Daily Group for Syria in June 2012, to resolve the criNews, 224 S. sis.

Market St., A resolution that has the support of the Troy, OH 45373 majority of Syrians will achieve solid results.

■ You can also Relevant parties in Syria need to take a e-mail us at pragmatic approach, respect the wishes of the editorial@tdnpu Syrian people and enter the political transition blishing.com. process with flexibility to end the mayhem and ■ Please bloodshed that have turned life in the country include your full into a living nightmare. name and teleLondon Evening Standard on North phone number.

Korea: North Korea’s latest nuclear weapons test was not unexpected, after weeks of bellicose talk, but it is deeply worrying and destabilizing for peace in the region.

It highlights not only the risks to peace posed by the isolated Stalinist state but those of nuclear proliferation. North Korea’s development of nuclear warheads and of rocket technology shows that such advances are becoming easier; it also has an alliance of sorts with Iran.

The problem is how to respond to the latest development.

North Korea is already subject to strict sanctions, which have little effect given its commitment to economic autarchy and its regime’s willingness to impose dire conditions on its people. Even previous thaws in relations, where the US bargained food aid for talks, never led to actual disarmament.

It is possible more pressure could be brought to bear through the international financial and insurance industries, targeting North Korean ships.

But the only real chance for change is if China, its main ally, can be persuaded to take a harder line.

Beijing has been outraged by Pyongyang’s provocative behavior and has condemned the latest test but it fears instability if there were a challenge to the regime.

Yet having a neighbor this dangerous and unpredictable is hardly in China’s interests: it must try to rein in this rogue state.

LETTERS

Thank you for your support To the Editor: Again and again, our community has proven to be tremendously supportive. The success of the Sweetheart Shuffle 5K run/walk held on Feb. 9 was yet another example of this support. More than 200 individuals participated and our list of corporate and individual sponsors topped the charts!

The Board of Directors of the Troy Rec would like to thank not only the participants, volunteers and the Miami County 5K Tour, but

also our sponsors: David Fair on the Square, Wappoo Wood, The Studio, The Caroline, Sunset Cleaners, SpeedyFeet, RJ Ballroom, Marty Baker of Troy City Council, La Fiesta, La Piazza, Al Clark of Troy City Council, Active Foot and Ankle, Jim’s Towing and Recovery, ITW, Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Dianne Kauflin of Miami County 5K Tour, Culver’s, Bakehouse, Battelle & Battelle, LLP, Award One, Steve Baker of WHIO Northern Bureau, Walmart, Oakley Chiropractic, Reynolds & Reynolds, Brake Pros, William & Boss Jewelers, Alliance Engineering, LLC and Fit 2 B

Me. It is only with their help that the Troy Rec was able to have its second successful 5K event. The funds raised will help the Troy Rec with its renovation project.

Finally, we would like to thank the Troy City Schools and athletic director Jeff Sakal for the use of the Troy Memorial Stadium and the Alumni Room. It was a wonderful place to gather for the race.

We hope to continue our success in the years to come!

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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The Great U.S. Sequester Panic of 2013 Prepare for the end of food safety as we have known it. For a breakdown in public order. For little children languishing in ignorance. If only Edward Gibbon were here to chronicle the devastation.

On March 1, the fabric of our civilization begins to unwind.

That's when the economy begins to stall and we turn our back on our values, all because the federal government will have to begin to cut a few tens of billions of dollars from the largest budget the world has ever known.

This is the lurid fairy tale spun

by President Barack Obama. In the fight over the sequester, he is resorting to the tried-and-true (and tiresome) strategy of every official confronted with unwelcome budget cuts, from the commander in chief to a lowly bureaucrat toiling at some school district: maximize the scaremongering and pain.

In Hans Christian Andersen terms, Obama is the princess and the sequester is the pea. Over the next 10 years, the sequester amounts to a $1.16 trillion cut, or roughly 3 cents on every federal dollar. If we can't squeeze a couple of pennies out of every dollar, we might as well begin our great

Rich Lowry Troy Daily News Columnist national bankruptcy proceedings right now.

This year we are supposed to cut $85 billion from a $3.5 trillion budget. And it won't even be that much. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the federal government won't be able to cut the full $85 billion. It will manage to cut only about half that in 2013.

As Yuval Levin of the journal National Affairs points out, even with the sequester, the federal government will spend a little more in 2013 than in 2012, $3.553 trillion compared with $3.538 trillion. Welcome to the Age of Austerity.

Even with the sequester, nondefense discretionary spending will still be up almost 10 percent

— Andrew Wannemacher President, Board of Directors of the Troy Rec

since 2008. Even with the sequester, federal spending is projected to be a robust 22.8 percent of gross domestic product in 2023.

Even with the sequester, the debt will hit 100 percent of GDP just two years later than it would otherwise, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

It's hard to see how a cut of a little more than $40 billion this year can possibly tank a $16 trillion economy. Or why keeping the deficit the same as it is projected to be this year, at about $845 billion with the sequester cuts already accounted for, will be a shock too severe for the economy to take.

None of this should be taken as a brief for the sequester as policy.

It is a classic instance of Washington coming up with a stupid kick-the-can compromise and then proceeding to have an even stupider debate over what to do next. The spawn of the debt-ceiling fight, the sequester is designed to be crude and unappealing to all sides. It disproportionately and thoughtlessly hits defense spending and domestic discretionary spending.

There is very little to recommend it — except that it is actual-

ly a spending cut in a Washington where that is the rarest of creatures.

Ideally, Congress and the president would agree on more targeted and intelligently crafted savings.

But the president insists on more tax increases. The other day he said a cuts-only replacement for the sequester would be as absurd as a taxes-only agreement on overall deficit reduction. Yet he exacted a taxes-only agreement from Republicans over the fiscal cliff, with nary a concern about making the deal more "balanced."

Since Republicans rightfully aren't budging on tax increases so soon after giving the president a tax hike that hit 77 percent of households (thanks to the expiration of the payroll-tax cuts), the sequester seems certain to happen. Presumably, its cuts will be more rationally allocated at some later date. For now, to paraphrase Phil Gramm talking about Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, his own budgetary blunderbuss from the 1980s, the sequester is a bad idea whose time has come.

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Governor uses faith in bid for Medicaid expansion COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich isn’t just highlighting dollars to persuade state lawmakers to support extending Medicaid coverage to thousands of more low-income state residents. He’s also appealing to their faith.

Kasich, one of a small but growing number of Republican governors on board with Medicaid expansion, is openly using his Christianity to tell his fellow GOP legislators that the weak and vulnerable should not be left behind.

He is one of seven Republican governors so far to propose expanding the taxpayer-funded health insurance program though he appears to be standing apart in using his faith to inspire believers.

The Bible runs his life “not just on Sunday, but just about every day,” he said in his annual State of the State address Tuesday.

“And I’ve got to tell you, I can’t look at the disabled, I can’t look at the poor, I can’t look at the mentally ill, I can’t look at the addicted and think we ought to ignore them,” he told the audience of about 1,700 lawmakers, state officials and other guests.

How much weight his pitch carries depends on whether conservative lawmakers can get past their worries about the federal law and how much it could cost. The federal money that comes with the expansion isn’t lost on Kasich. He has also framed his decision as recapturing Ohio taxpayers’ federal money.

The federal government will pay the entire cost of the Medicaid expansion for the first three years, gradually phasing down to 90 percent, still well above Ohio’s current level of 64 percent.

Ohio would see $13 billion from the federal government over the next seven years to cover those newly eligible for Medicaid, according to the Kasich administration. Roughly 366,000 Ohio residents would be up for coverage under the expansion beginning in 2014.

The Medicaid expansion is one of the key components of the federal Affordable Care Act. Of the nearly 30 million people expected to gain insurance coverage under the law, about half would get it from the Medicaid expansion.

Many Republicans are averse to Democratic President Barack Obama’s signature health care law and resistant to expanding government programs.

Kasich, who says he sees Medicaid expansion as separate from the overall law, which he opposes, will have to convince Republicans who control the Legislature to back him The governor exhorted them in Tuesday’s speech to set politics aside as they weigh their choices.

“Put it in your family,” Kasich said. “Put somebody that is in your family who becomes the wayward child.

And they come home one day, they can’t get a job. Put it on your doorstep, and you’ll understand how hard it is.”

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Storm clips Ohio Jock Williams scrapes ice off of his windshield Friday in Toledo. Heavy snow and wind slowed traffic and closed schools in the northern Ohio city, as a major winter storm just clipped Ohio after wreaking havoc across the Midwest. In Cleveland, a United Airlines plane slid off a slick runway at the airport onto a grassy area, but no injuries were reported.

Boehner says veterans’ claims system is broken CINCINNATI (AP) — U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said the system for handling veterans’ disability claims is broken and he wants the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs to explain what is being done to fix it.

Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, said in a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki this week that the benefit delivery system for veterans has not shown any noticeable improvement in the four years Shinseki has headed the department and the backlog of compensation claims “remains alarmingly high.”

The VA was preparing a formal response to Boehner’s letter, a VA spokesman said Friday.

The VA has said it completed a “record-breaking” 1 million claims per year the past three years.

But the speaker wrote in his letter that the backload remains high, especially in Ohio, despite the announcement at the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Regional Office last summer of a new organizational model to help reduce the backlog by 2015. The Cleveland office, which handles claims from around the state, is now processing claims in an average of 334 days compared with the national average of 272 days and the VA’s own goal of 125 days, Boehner said.

Since the transformation began at the Cleveland office, the average time to process a claim has increased by 20 percent, or about 56 days, and the current national average has increased by 17.7 percent since January 2012, Boehner said.

The speaker said in a statement that he has been “disappointed and disheartened by the results” of the new system and that system failures reported by Ohio veterans are “shameful.” His office is handling more than 100 unresolved claims from Ohio veterans, including one from Air Force veteran Tiffany Hilliard of Troy.

Hilliard said Friday that she has been waiting more than a year to add her now 17-month-old daughter as a dependent.

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Friends may call from 47 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the funeral home with Pastor Jon Schriber officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373; or Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 3797 Summit Glen Drive, Suite G-100, Dayton, OH 45449.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.baird funeralhome.com.

• Robin Arnett PIQUA — Robin Arnett, 32, of Piqua, died at her residence at 3 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Services are pending. Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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This Sept. 5, 2012, file photo shows General Eric Shinseki speaking to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said the system for handling veterans’ disability claims is broken and he wants the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Shinseki, to explain what is being done to fix it.

She said she was told when checking last month on the status of her October 2011 request that inquiries about claim statuses were no longer being handled because of the backlog. Hilliard said she has lost benefits by not having her daughter listed as a dependent but hopes that “speaking out might help other veterans who may need more help.”

Army veteran Randy Bitner of Eaton said he submitted a disability claim around March 2011 and received a form letter last month saying he was now in the system. Bitner said he has received no information about the timing for resolving his claim.

Data from a report on work load indicators reported by Veterans Benefits Administration field offices for Jan. 24, 2009, showed the number of pending compensation claims nationwide at roughly 390,000, with 10,500 of those pending at the Cleveland office, Boehner wrote. He said the report for Feb. 11, 2013, showed the total pending compensation claims had grown to 821,000, with more than 71 percent older than 125 days.

The VA said in 2010

that it invested $138 million in a digital paperless claims system that would be deployed in 2012. The VA has acknowledged that too many veterans have to wait too long to get benefits but says the paperless system will eliminate the backlog and the technology is expected to reach all 56 regional VA offices by the end of this year.

But Boehner wants answers now. He asked Shinseki to reply to his questions within 30 days.

Boehner’s questions include whether the VA’s benefits office has started to convert old paper files to digital ones and what end date is projected for conversion. Boehner also wants to know what the VA, which he says potentially made more than 400,000 errors in rating claims over the past three years, has done to reduce the time veterans are waiting to have claims reviewed and re-adjudicated.

He asked whether Shinseki believes the VA is on track to achieve its goals of processing claims in under 125 days and eliminating the claims backlog by 2015.

“America’s veterans,” Boehner wrote, “are counting on you.”

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TROY — Herbert J. Schmidt, age 86, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert T. and Lenora (Lump) SCHMIDT Schmidt.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rhoda (Carroll) Schmidt; a daughter, Robin Pearson of Louisville, Ky.; a son, Timothy Schmidt of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Jean (Des) Wolfe of Troy; a brother, Jack (Terri) Schmidt of Aurora, Ohio; and two granddaughters, Gillian Gabriel of Champaign, Ill., and Danielle Gabriel of Beavercreek.

Herb was a 1944 graduate of Troy High School and a 1951 graduate of The Ohio State University.

He was a captain in the U.S. Army serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was an electrical engineer with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — Civil Service and was a contributing designer for the development of the first Global Positioning System (GPS).

Herb was a lifetime member of First Lutheran Church, Troy.

He was past worshipful master of Franklin Lodge No. 14 F & AM, Past Illustrious Master of Franklin Council No. 14 R & SM, Past High Priest of

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AREA BRIEFS

FFA members compete

petition in March. Emily Johnson was the highest placing individual from Miami East and placed CASSTOWN — Several third in the entire contest. members of the Miami East The State Agricultural FFA Chapter recently com- Sales contest is in March at peted in the District 5 FFA Tolles Technology Center, Job Interview and Ag Sales Plain City.

Contests held at Versailles The Miami East High School in Auglaize Agricultural Education County.

Department is a satellite of The Job Interview the Miami Valley Career Contest consists of design- Technology Center. ing a resume and cover letter, completing a job application, performing an inter- Academic team view and composing a fares well typed follow-up thank you CASSTOWN — The note.

Corrine Melvin compet- Miami East High School ed in the Division 4 (senior Varsity Academic Team, including Dakota Potts, year) interview competiTanner Church, Trey tion. She placed third in Harbour and Nathan the district out of 17 conTeeters, in CBC League testants. She earned a play Feb. 14 at Tecumseh, plaque donated by the defeated Urbana 230-220, District 5 FFA chapters.

Lindsey Roeth competed MVCTC 340-10 and Kenton Ridge 280-145. in the Division 3 (junior year) interview competition. She placed 15th out of Daughter 16 contestants.

Amy Hahn competed in welcomed the Division 2 (sophomore VERSAILLES — Curt year) contest and placed and Monica Goubeaux of fourth in the district out of Versailles are proud to 14 contestants. Trent announce the birth of their Church competed in the daughter, Lydia Marie.

Division 1 (freshman year) She was born at 8:34 p.m. contest and placed 11th out Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, of 14 contestants.

2012, at Wilson Memorial The Ag Sales team No. 1 Hospital. consisted of Rebekah She weighed 7 pounds, Eidemiller, Colin Hawes, 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 Lauren Williams and Emily inches long.

Johnson. The Ag Sales Grandparents are Dan Team No. 2 consisted of and Tawni Batdorf of Haleigh Maggert, Shane Covington and Bob and Richardson, Tanner Church Doris Goubeaux of and Daniel Bodenmiller.

Versailles.

The team members each Great-grandparents are completed a test on agricul- Vic and Reva Batdorf of tural sales, customer relaCovington, Chuck and the tions and demonstrated late Marie Myers of Troy, their ability to sell an agri- Virginia and the late cultural product.

Ambrose Goubeaux of The Miami East No. 1 Versailles and the late team placed second and Harold and Rose Mary will advance to state comHoman of New Bremen.

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Pancake brunch Lenten programs set for Sunday to begin TROY — The commu-

TROY — Anticipate the coming Easter season with your family by attending a five-week inter-generational Lenten program at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset, Troy.

The events will continue on Wednesdays through March 15, the Wednesday before Palm Sunday. A light supper, for a donation, will be provided.

There will be crafts for children and a discussion for adults.

Supper will be from 5:30-6 p.m. Activity time will last until 6:45 p.m., and will focus on the subject of “Praying All the Time,” describing how prayer can be expressed by all ages in many different ways.

If planning to attend, call the church office at 335-7747.

The regular Wednesday half-hour Celtic evening service will begin at 7 p.m.

Parenting seminar slated WEST MILTON — Community Grace Brethren Church, 2261 S.

nity is invited Sunday to the First United Church of Christ for the annual Day of Caring Pancake Brunch, a one-day event in which local churches and organizations host a pancake and sausage brunch to raise awareness to problems of hunger and homelessness.

First United Church of Christ, hosting for the second year, is at the corner of Market and Canal streets and is handicapped accessible. The brunch will be from 11:30 a.m., following our worship service until 1:30 p.m. The Day of Caring is a grassroots organization made up of volunteers committed to increasing personal awareness and involvement toward confronting the ever-increasing national plight of hunger and homelessness.

In 2012, 50 sites participated and raised more than $45,000. One hundred percent of the profits will go toward the First UCC Backpack Program, which provides food for 300 children at six elementary schools every weekend during the school year.

An adult donation will be $6, senior citizens and

children under 12 years is Church of Christ on the corner of South Market a $4 donation. and Canal streets, Troy.

Use the Canal Street FLC to offer entrance where the unique series church is handicapped TROY — The Bible sto- accessible.

together 17 years in the pastorate. Registration is $20 by March 1 and $25 after, and includes meals.

Activities during the retreat will include manicures, hand massage, jewelry making, card making ries you heard as a child and nature prayer walk.

Revival services will be brought to life in Registrations may be this new Lenten Series in West Milton mailed to Treva Westfall, “The Bible 30-Day 10390 Sugar Grove-Circle WEST MILTON — Experience.” Join memSpring revival services will Hill Road, Covington. bers of First Lutheran Those interested can Church as they go deeper be at 7 p.m. March 10-13 download a retreat with the Rev. John into the Bible with inspirbrochure at Donnerburg at West ing messages and video Milton Nazarene Church, stillwatercc.org. clips from the TV mini151 W. Baker Road, West series The Bible (The Milton.

History Channel — St. Patrick’s Day Special music will be March 3) produced by offer by Bob Flint Emmy Award-winning dance set Ministries. husband and wife team TROY — A St. For more information, Mark Burnett (“The Patrick’s Day dance will call (937) 698-5782.

Voice,” “Survivor”) and be from 7 p.m. to midRoma Downey (“Touched night March 16 at St. by an Angel”). This is the Retreat Patrick’s Church Parish first year the exclusive Center, Troy. Live music upcoming licensed content from will be provided by this “The Bible” mini-series PLEASANT HILL — A side up. has been available to Stillwater Community Tickets are $25 each or churches to use in creat$180 for a table of eight.

Ladies’ Retreat will be ing a worship experience offered March 15-16 at The event will include unlike any other sermon a silent auction that will Newton School, Pleasant series. Topics will include: Hill. include Mumford and Feb 24 — Journey from The Theme is “How to Sons tickets. The best decLife to Death; March 3 — Feed Yourself the Word of orated table will win Journey from Slavery to $100.

God.” Miriam Lofquist, Freedom; March 10 — For more information, daughter of a missionary, Journey from Victim to email stpatswill be the speaker. Her Victory; March 17 — husband is the executive dance2013@gmail.com or Journey from Religion to director of IFCA call 339-3705.

Relationship; March 24 — International and she Proceeds will benefit Palm Sunday, the passion serves as women’s coordi- the sixth grade trip to play “The Cry of the Washington, D.C. nator. They also served Whole Congregation” will be presented; and March 31 — Easter Sunday, Journey from Darkness to Light “We’re very excited to be able to invite our friends and neighbors in Miami County to attend this unique series and hope many will come to see the Bible in a whole new way!” said Pastor Ric Barnes. Mid-Week Lenten Services meditation series “Pierced By The Word” will be offered Wednesday evenings, from 7:-7:30 p.m. during the Lenten season.

Visit flctroy-nalc.org for more information.

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (AP) — An eastern Kentucky pastor wants Tennessee wildlife officials to return five venomous snakes confiscated in Knoxville.

Gregory Coots, who's known as Jamie Coots, is pastor of at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name Church in Middlesboro. Coots handles the snakes as part of worship services.

He told WYMT-TV in Hazard he bought three rattlesnakes and two copperheads in Alabama on Jan. 31.

While he was driving through Knoxville, police stopped Coots for dark window tinting and saw the cages containing the snakes. A state wildlife officer confiscated them.

The district attorney general's office in Knoxville says Coots is charged with illegally possessing and transporting wildlife.

Coots was similarly charged in Kentucky in 2008. He said he now has a permit for snakes in Kentucky.

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Fish fries upcoming TROY — A fish fry, sponsored by the St. Patrick men’s softball team, will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 1, 8 and 15 in the St. Patrick Church basement, North Crawford Street entrance.

The meal will include all-you-can-eat fish and fries, choice of applesauce or coleslaw, dinner roll and peanut butter and jelly for those who don’t like fish.

Meals will be $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and children 6-12 and free of those 6 and younger.

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TROY — The First United Church of Christ’s Share-A-Meal will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 2.

The meal features roasted pork loin, roasted potatoes, corn, cake and beverages.

Share-A-Meal is a program to reach out to the community by providing nourishing meals to anyone wishing to participate while giving an opportunity to socialize with others in the community.

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With the series, Catholicism — Journey Brat, sauerkraut around the World and Deep into the Faith, parsupper set ticipants will learn what TIPP CITY — Zion Catholics believe and why Lutheran Church, 14 W. while being immersed in the art, architecture, liter- Walnut St. (corner of Third and Main streets), ature, beliefs and practices of the Catholic tradi- Tipp City, will hold its annual brat-sauerkraut tion. The Rev. Fr. Robert supper from 4-7 p.m. Feb. Barron, who is the host 23 in the fellowship hall. and creator, is an The menu will include acclaimed author and thebratwurst or a hot dog, ologian priest from sauerkraut or green Chicago and founder of beans, mashed potatoes, Word on Fire Catholic fried apples, homemade Ministries. pies and a beverage.

Topics for the remaining dates of the series will Carry-out also will be available. be: Tickets are $7 for • Feb 24: “Our Tainted adults and $4 for children Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God,” under 10. Tickets may be will travel to the ruins of purchased in advance at Ephesus and to the great the church office weekMarian shrines of Lourdes days between 9 a.m. and noon or at the door. and Guadalupe. Fr. The fellowship hall is Barron explains the handicapped accessible.

Church’s great reverence For more information, for Mary and her unique call the church office at role in the history of sal(937) 667-3110. vation.

• March 3: “The Indispensable Men: Peter, Group to perform Paul and the Missionary in Sidney Adventure,” presents the church’s missionary SIDNEY — Soul’d Out endeavor, which begins Quartet will be performwith the adventures of ing at New Hope United Saint Peter and Saint Methodist Church, 8985 Paul. From Ephesus, West Mason Road at the Corinth, Athens and Rome intersection of Mason and and to the far reaches of Patterson-Halpin Roads, the world, Father Robert at 7 p.m. Feb. 23.

Barron traces the influSoul’d Out is a fullence of these two great time ministry touring 25 apostles and their endurstates each year. SOQT ing legacies in the life of performs in churches, thethe Church. aters, fairs/festivals, • March 9: Parish Dollywood, Silver Dollar Lenten program: “The City, as well as the main Story of Jesus’ Passion, stage at the National Death and Resurrection,” Quartet Convention. through songs from the Soul’d Out Quartet has Broadway productions of been honored to win the “Godspell” and “Jesus Singing News Magazine, Christ Superstar.” Enjoy Horizon Group of the Year this evening of food, music Award, as well as and reflection to support SoGospelnews.com’s the Lenten Journey with Breakthrough Artist Jesus. Dinner, ay 6 p.m. in Award. the undercroft, is free of A free will offering will charge (donations only). benefit Soul’d Out The program in the Ministries. church will be from 7-8:15 p.m.

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Rapper, cabbie meet violent end together in Vegas LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kenny Cherry was an aspiring rapper who moved from the Bay Area to Las Vegas to pursue his career.

His music videos online show him cruising the Strip in his Maserati.

Michael Boldon was a family man and taxi driver who hailed from Michigan and loved fast cars.

The two men’s lives along with that of an unidentified passenger in Boldon’s cab ended in violence normally seen only in movies: gunfire, a fiery crash and an explosion before dawn Thursday on the neon-lit Las Vegas Strip.

As investigators Friday tried to find the gunman in a black Range Rover SUV who triggered the shocking chain of events, families and friends tried to grasp the blink-of-an-eye finality of it all.

“Right now my heart is breaking,” said Cherry’s

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Police rope off the scene of a shooting and multi-car accident on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas early Thursday. Authorities say at least one person in a Range Rover shot at people in a Maserati that then crashed into a taxi cab. The taxi cab burst into flames, and the driver and passenger were killed. The male driver of the Maserati also died, and his passenger was shot. great aunt, Patricia Sims, Kenny was just a delightful moved to Las Vegas from of Oakland, Calif. “This has kid.”

Northern California, really been a tragedy.

Sims, 75, said Cherry though she didn’t know her

nephew was a rapper using the name Kenny Clutch.

Cherry’s parents were traveling to Las Vegas on Friday to claim his body.

The 27-year-old, whose full name is Kenneth Wayne Cherry Jr., was driving a Maserati that was peppered by gunfire before it sped through a red light and smashed into Boldon’s taxi.

The taxi exploded into flames, killing Boldon and a female passenger, as four other vehicles crashed like pinballs at an intersection overlooked by some of Las Vegas’ most famous hotelcasinos: Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Bally’s and the Flamingo.

Police think an argument at the valet area of the upscale Aria resortcasino led to the shooting, but they haven’t shared details. The shooting happened the same night that Morocco-born rapper French Montana was play-

ing at Aria’s signature nightclub, Haze.

“What the original disagreement was is crucial to the ongoing investigation and the identification of the suspects,” said Las Vegas police officer Bill Cassell.

He said investigators were examining surveillance video and enlisting help from federal authorities and agencies in neighboring states to look for the distinctive Range Rover. It had blackout windows and custom black rims and was last seen speeding away from the fiery scene around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.

Police said a passenger in the Maserati was wounded in the arm but was treated at a hospital and released. He was reported to be cooperating with investigators, and his name wasn’t made public.

Cherry’s father, Kenneth Cherry Sr., of Emeryville, Calif., said he was struggling to handle his grief.

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Sammie is a 1 yr old, female, Retriever mix. She was recently adopted from us and just returned. She is a very sweet and friendly girl. She loves to make friends with everyone who walks thru the kennel. Sammie is a very energetic and loveable girl. The previous adopter stated that Sammie can be destructive and she is also unmannered. Sammie would benefit from an owner willing to put some time into training her. And she would also do best with a sturdy crate for when she is home alone or unattended. She is waiting patiently for someone to give her a chance!

Call 332-6919 or Visit The Miami County Animal Shelter, 1110 N. 25-A, Troy

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Miami County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees and Procedures: Dogs : $62.00 unneutered, $32.00 neutered. All dogs adopted will be given their first distemper shot and first dose of worm medicine. The license fee is included. With an adoption you will receive a coupon for a free health exam at the Miami Co. veterinarian of your choice. The adoption fee also includes a $30.00 neuter deposit. All dogs adopted from the shelter are required to be neutered by the vet of your choice within 45 days from the date of adoption or by the time the puppy reaches 6 mos of age. Neutering (of pets adopted from our shelter) is MANDATORY by law.

“Smokey & Bandit” Male White/Gray DSH Neutered/Tested Female Dilute Torti Spayed/Tested *These two kitties were rescued about 8 mos. ago together in the Tipp City area. Rescuer would like for them to be adopted together. Smokey and Bandit are hanging out at the Petco store in Troy that is behind Bob Evans. Please visit these two beautiful felines. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be sent to: Miami Co. Humane Society Cat Programs, PO Box 789, Troy, OH 45373

All Miami County Humane Society kitties are tested for FeLV/FIV and neutered.

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This undated photo released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services shows geese swimming in Izembek Lagoon in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

Alaska senator pushes for wildlife refuge road ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thin barrier islands five miles off the tip of the Alaska Peninsula shelter Izembek Lagoon from the Bering Sea, but it’s what’s beneath the surface that makes the lagoon special and part of a brewing, crosscontinent fight.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is pushing for a road between King Cove, population 938, where flying is often impossible, and Cold Bay, home to an airport that can operate in almost any weather. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar last week rejected a land swap that would have allowed the road to be built through the refuge, skirting the lagoon.

Murkowski and her allies say a road would be safer than what’s happening now.

Local residents of King Cove have died trying to fly to Cold Bay and a hospital in Anchorage. Murkowski isn’t backing down, and has threatened to block President Obama’s choice to head the Interior Department, Sally Jewell, unless the administration agrees to a land exchange that will lead to construction of a road.

“I’d like to think that I’m not going to have to use that tool, but it’s available to me and I am going to do everything that I can within my power as a United States senator to make sure that the safety of the people in the King Cove/Cold Bay region is not compromised,” she said.

The political battle is far from the peaceful heart of the lagoon, where the world’s largest known bed of eelgrass grows upward in green ribbons from the shallow ocean bottom. Every fall, the eelgrass provides a buf-

fet for millions of geese and other waterfowl as they leave Alaska or Russia for warmer climates.

Almost the entire population of Pacific brant descends on Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, foraging a mile or so offshore. The small sea geese watch for bald eagles launching attacks from bluffs. Endangered Steller’s eiders feed on tiny invertebrates.

Tundra swans, emperor geese and countless shorebirds make appearances.

Murkowski, generally an advocate for environmental issues, has argued that people should come first in this particular case.

Coast Guard helicopter crews answered five emergency calls in King Cove last year. Murkowski said they regard the King Cove airport as the most dangerous in the state. A 1981 crash out of King Cove killed a pilot, a nurse practitioner, a health aide and a crab fisherman who was being evacuated because his foot had been severed. Treacherous weather conditions have doomed other flights, including six in a 1982 crash on a flight from Kodiak to King Cove.

Debate over environmental values versus human life at Izembek has been going on since most of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge was designated as wilderness in 1980. King Cove residents say they were not consulted before their access was restricted.

Residents seeking a road in 1998 received a sympathetic reception in Washington, D.C., but left with a consolation prize.

Congress appropriated $37.5 million to upgrade medical facilities and a spend $9 million on a hovercraft.

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Dear Annie: Several years ago, I stayed with my aunt and uncle for a week.

My aunt sent me down to the basement to tell my uncle to come upstairs for dinner. When I turned the corner, I caught him pulling up his pants in front of the computer screen. He asked me not to tell my aunt, and I didn't.

During my time there, he did several other things that made me uncomfortable. He asked me personal questions about women's bodies, and one time when I was alone with him, he hugged me from behind, pushing himself against me. Eventually, I told my parents about it. Although they believed me, I don't think they ever said anything to my aunt and uncle. So I made my own rules about how close to get to him when we visited.

The reason I'm writing is because I have two younger sisters, both teenagers, and I have noticed my uncle looking at them when we visit.

Even more troubling, my uncle has two young granddaughters who visit on a regular basis. While I don't like to think he'd do anything to them, my aunt and uncle often babysit for the girls, so he has regular opportunities to be alone with them.

The situation worries me, but I don't know what to do. I'm pretty sure neither my aunt nor my adult cousins have any idea what's going on. My parents aren't eager to create a rift, and the grandkids really love their grandpa. But I would feel awful if I later learned he had abused these kids.

If my parents don't address the situation, should I tell my aunt?

My cousins? — Don't Want It To Happen Again Dear Don't Want: That hug from behind was a type of molestation. Your uncle isn't likely to change his behavior on his own, so it is important that the relatives be informed and the younger children protected.

Tell your parents that if they are unwilling to handle this, you will talk to your sisters and adult cousins. Your cousins may not believe that their father would harm their kids, and they may be angry with you, but they should know nonetheless.

Dear Annie: Like "Worried and Confused in Calif.," I am also turned off by a dear friend who allows her dog to eat off of her plates and slurp from the same glass.

If it were only in her own home, it wouldn't bother me too much.

But "Beth" brings her dog to my house and does the same thing. It is very annoying.

Beth is wonderfully generous, kind and ethical. I cannot think of a way to tell her without hurting her. Do you have any suggestions?

— Love the Friend and Her Dog, But Dear But: You have already given Beth the impression that you don't mind, so it will require telling her directly that she either not bring her dog, or not allow the dog to lick the plates.

You can be gentle about it, saying you've become more concerned about germs lately and would prefer that the dog eat from a dish you've supplied for him instead of off of her plate.

You might have to remind her a few times, but if she's as generous, kind and ethical as you say, she will comply.

Dear Annie: You often recommend grief counseling for readers whose loved ones have died, and you say to check with their local hospital.

I'd like to suggest an alternative. Not all hospitals offer grief counseling, except in the immediate aftermath of a death. But hospices throughout the country offer bereavement support, and the vast majority of them serve the entire community, often at no cost.

Please encourage anyone who is grieving to explore what is offered in their community through local hospices. — Loyal Reader 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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He Got Game ('98,Dra) Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich, Denzel Washington.

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Waist Deep ('06) Tyrese Gibson.

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Bad Boys II ('03) Will Smith, Martin Lawrence.

(BRAVO) Beverly Hills (R) Redneck Vacation Swamp Pawn Redneck Vacation Swamp Pawn (CMT) (4:00)

Overboard Goldie Hawn.

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The Bodyguard ('92) Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston.

Billy on Ex-Wives Off Beat Cock'd (R) The Brit Awards (R) Nicki Minaj Takeover (FUSE) Movie

The Hurt Locker ('09) Anthony Mackie, Guy Pearce, Jeremy Renner. Mixed Martial Arts UFC Preliminaries (L)

Tron: Legacy ('10) Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges.

Anger M. (FX) Golf Cent. Golf WGC: Accenture Match Play Quarter-finals Site: Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Marana, Arizona (R) Golf C. (R) Golf WGC: Accenture Match Play (R) (GOLF) (2:00) Golf LPGA Minute to Win It Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Newlywed Newlywed (GSN) Fam. Feud Fam. Feud Minute to Win It Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) Lucy (R) (HALL) Lucy (R) Love It or List It (R) Love It or List It (R) HouseH (R) House (R) HouseH (R) House (R) Love It or List It (R) (HGTV) Property Brothers (R) HouseH (R) House (R) Renovation (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) PawnSt. (R) (HIST) (4:00) Lincoln (R)

Orphan ('09) Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga.

Cold Spring ('13) Jennifer Gibson.

In The Dark ('12) Sam Page, Elisabeth Rohm.

Cold Spring (LIFE) Movie Burden of Evil ('11) Natalie Zea. No Surrender ('10) Mena Suvari.

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The Perfect Child ('07) Rebecca Budig.

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Jackass: The Movie ('02) Johnny Knoxville. Jackass (R) Jackass (R) Fight Night 36 "Vyacheslav 'Czar' Glazkov" AdvSprt (NBCSN) (4:00) Basketball NCAA Basketball NCAA Nevada vs. San Diego State (L) Soccer MLS Desert Diamond Cup Final (L) Wicked Tuna (R) Mudcats (R) Wicked Tuna (R) (NGEO) Locked Up Abroad (R) Locked Up Abroad (R) Doomsday Preppers (R) Doomsday Preppers (R) Mudcats (R) Ninjas (R) Ninjas (R) Nanny (R) Nanny (R) Friends (R) Friends (R) Friends (R) Friends (R) (NICK) (4:00) To Be Announced Sponge (R) Sponge (R) Sponge (R) Sponge (R) Victorious Marvin

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Underworld ('03) Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly, Kate Beckinsale.

The Expendables ('10) Eric Roberts, Steve Austin, Jet Li.

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Meteor Storm ('10) Michael Trucco.

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (USA) (4:30) NCIS

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Come up with a method for paying your bills Dear Readers: One of the jobs most people dread is making out and paying bills! It’s easy to put off, but don’t let your bills be late, because you will end up paying more in interest and late fees. Try the following hints to help keep things a bit more organized: When you get home from work, instead of just sitting down, why not take time to do a few small things, like paying bills or sorting paperwork? Or, do the “work” while watching TV and the endless commercials come on! Keep a basket with bills and other paperwork by your chair. You also can place birthday or other-occa-

Hints from Heloise Columnist sion cards that need to be sent in the basket.

An additional Heloise Hint: Try to get in the habit of paying bills on a schedule — say, every Wednesday or on the first and 15th. Hope this helps you stay a little better organized and get bill paying done on time. — Heloise

P.S.: If you pay bills online, it’s important to keep up with due dates, and be aware that some online banking services are not 24/7. Check with yours to see what the cutoff date and time are. It could be midnight on Friday, and the payment won’t “go out” until Monday.

PET PAL Dear Readers: Kathy Wan of Carrollton, Texas, sent in a photo of her cat, Miss Babe, lying next to the window watching for squirrels. Kathy says, “She stays on watch until she goes to sleep.”

To see Miss Babe on squirrel watch, visit my website at www. Heloise.com and click on

“Pets.” — Heloise CLEANING AN UPRIGHT FREEZER Dear Heloise: I have enjoyed and read your column daily in our local Daily Sun. Here is my hint: When cleaning my upright garage freezer, I discovered that a large foam cooler comes in handy. Put frozen foods, including small ice packs, into the cooler.

Turn off the freezer, and then use a hair dryer on each shelf to melt the ice. It also is helpful to put a cookie sheet on each shelf to catch the water and ice. — Phyllis Cote, The Villages, Fla.

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel quite private about things right now, which is why you are working behind the scenes. This is a good time to strategize what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to be all about.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Friends are very important now. Likewise, your relationship with clubs and organizations is important. (Partly, this is because old friends are popping up.)

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) People notice you more than usual now, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. Since you look very good to them, demand the advantage. Ask for what you want.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is an excellent time to travel or get further education or training. Do whatever you can to enhance your life or improve your job.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Focus on how you can reduce your debt and wrap up loose details with inheritances, wills and estates. Tidy up these easy-to-avoid obligations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You need more sleep now, because the Sun is as far away from your sign as it gets all year, and the Sun is your source of energy. Respect this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Do whatever you can to get better organized, because you’ll feel better psychologically and physically. You are very affected by the appearance of your environment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Focus on children, sports events, fun times and vacations, because that’s where it’s at for you now. This is a great time to just kick up your heels and enjoy yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family discussions can provoke tension now, which means you have to smooth over troubled waters. You can do this. One angry person can upset a whole family.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your busy pace will give you lots of energy to sell, teach, act, write or drive for a living. You’re out there, flying your colors and talking to everyone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Certain situations have made you start to question your values. You’re wondering what really matters in life.

Is it money? What will make you happy?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Four planets are in your sign now, so you are revved and ready for action.

Get some physical exercise to blow off some of this pent-up steam.

YOU BORN TODAY You are so giving, you often find yourself in a position of sacrifice. The well-being and happiness of others is a source of your own personal reward. It’s important to work for the common good by finding a win-win solution so that you are not left in the dust. Fortunately, your year ahead will be delightfully social and will benefit all relationships.

Birthdate of: Kristin Davis, actress; Sid Meier, game designer/programmer; George Thorogood, guitarist. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Snowstorm dies down, travel woes tick up MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A major winter storm turned Midwest commutes into treacherous challenges Friday before the system petered out over the Great Lakes.

At least four deaths were linked to the storm, including three from traffic accidents, brought on by gusty winds and snowcovered roadways.

Places in Kansas and Missouri saw a foot or more of snow on Thursday, and spent Friday digging out and clearing its miles of roadways. Impressive totals included 18 inches in the southern Kansas town of Zenda; 17 inches in Hays, Kan.; 13 inches in northeast Missouri and south-central Nebraska; and 12 inches in parts of Kansas City, Mo. The system lost strength as it moved north and east Friday. Illinois’ totals ranged from 7.5 inches in west-central Rushville to a mix of sleet and freezing rain in the St. Louis, Mo., suburbs.

The town of Truman in southern Minnesota received 8 inches.

Eulas Henderson was in no hurry Friday morning while clearing still-

falling snow from the sidewalk outside his Detroit home. Even as he shoveled, Henderson’s work was being covered.

“It’s not frustrating. I enjoy it. It’s the normal thing to do in the winter time,” said Henderson, a 56-year-old security guard.

The storm also brought fresh snow for the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race, which is expected to draw a record field of more than 13,000 competitors and another 15,000 spectators to the northern Wisconsin city of Cable.

“It’s snowing real hard and I’m seeing all kinds of cars in the ditch,” said Leslie Maclin, a skier from Evanston, Ill. But she was expecting good conditions for the race Saturday.

The Minnesota State Patrol blamed the snow for over 500 accidents Friday.

One driver was killed when she lost control, came to a stop in oncoming traffic and was broadsided by another vehicle in a St. Paul suburb.

A 12-year-old boy died from injuries suffered in a collision on an icy highway in northern Nebraska on

Thursday. A western Iowa woman was run over Thursday by her car, which had gotten stuck on her steep, slippery driveway. And a 70-year-old woman from Wichita, Kan., died after her car slid and collided with a train.

In Ohio, which was clipped by the storm, a United plane slid off a slick runway at the Cleveland airport onto a grassy area, but no injuries were reported.

In some locations, the storm didn’t live up to the hype. At the Pilot Flying J station near Interstate 29 in southwest Iowa, shift manager Kelly Malone said Friday his company had taken precautions for employees by reserving rooms at the Super 8 Motel.

“We were prepared for the worst, but it didn’t happen that bad,” he said.

Iowa’s snow totals topped out at 9.7 inches near Sioux City.

“To me it was just an average storm, but I’m a person who drives through anything,” he said.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Saturday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2013.

There are 311 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 23, 1863, British explorers John H. Speke and James A. Grant announced they had found the source of the Nile River to be Lake Victoria. (This finding was disputed by Speke’s colleague, Richard F. Burton, who felt that proof was lacking,

but the lake is now considered the Nile’s source.)

On this date: In 1836, the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas.

In 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln arrived secretly in Washington to take office, following word of a possible assassination plot in Baltimore.

In 1870, Mississippi was readmitted to the Union.

In 1903, President Theodore

Roosevelt signed an agreement with Cuba to lease the area around Guantanamo Bay to the United States.

In 1954, the first mass inoculation of children against polio with the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh.

In 1970, Guyana became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations.

In 1992, the XVI Winter Olympic Games ended in Albertville, France.

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Construction Service Company seeking:

125 Lost and Found

CAT, need forever home! large American Domestic Bobtail look-a-like, special needs, very friendly! Vaccines and neutered. Free to good home. Call (937)216-8887, (937)335-1800.

LOST: opal ring on 2/17 at Grace Church or Aldi, Piqua, or Kohl's, Troy.

Great sentimental value.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-676-3836

200 - Employment

TEAM LEADERS

Valid class A CDL required

HELPERS

Valid Driverʼs required

License

WORK/ TRAVEL SCHEDULE 8 days on/6 days off.

Job duties require onsite physical labor in the commercial flat roof industry, 11 hrs per day.

PAID travel, motel, per diem. Health insurance, 401K, paid time off. *** $ BASE PAY +OVERTIME PAY + BONUSES + PREVAILING WAGE OPPORTUNITIES $

*** APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 yrs of age (due to interstate travel/FMSCA regulations) Valid Driverʼs License with MINIMAL points NO DUIs or DWIs Ability to pass Background Checks Drug Screen Pre-Hire & Random DOT Physical Contact Tricia at:

235 General ADMINISTRATIVE/ ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Part time

B&L Labeling in Piqua is seeking a bright, professional and energetic individual for Admin and Acctg support. Responsibilities include order processing, billing, A/R, A/P, main phone support, job cost tracking and other admin duties.

Approx 30 hrs/week.

Please send resume to: rganger@bllabels.com

or fax to: (937)773-9020 EOE

CARETAKER NEEDED Husband and wife team needed for local club. experience in mowing, cleaning, and light maintenance.

Send resume to PO BOX 37 TROY, Ohio 45373 LABORERS CDL TRUCK DRIVERS

Industrial contractor hiring for hard hat environment. Training provided.

Apply at: 15 Industry Park Court Tipp City

235 General

RK Hydro-Vac, Inc 322 Wyndham Way Piqua OH 45356 (800)754-9376

tricia@rkhydrovac.com EOE

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Shelby County Educational Service Center is seeking a full-time financial assistant to start no later than April 1, 2013.

Responsibilities include payroll and accounts payable. Must be detailed oriented and have accounting background.

Payroll experience preferred. Great benefits, including health insurance.

Send your letter of interest, resume, and references to: Jana Barhorst, Office Manager Shelby County ESC 129 E. Court Street Sidney, Ohio 45365

Applications will be accepted until 4pm Friday, March 8, 2013

235 General

MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAINEE Paid training in medical/dental field.

No experience required for H.S. diploma Grads 17-34. Excellent, salary and benefits. paid relocation. Call 1-800-282-1384

Interested in working in West Central OHIOʼs AG EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY?

We are taking applications for:

EXPERIENCED AG EQUIPMENT SALES

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT SALES

SERVICE MANAGER SERVICE OFFICE

BUSINESS OFFICE WITH ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND

State your qualifications, experience, and which position you are applying for. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, benefits available after probationary period.

Send your resume to:

Sidney Daily News Dept. 995 1451 N. Vandemark Rd Sidney, OH 45365

MAINTENANCE POSITION

Versailles area business looking for full time general maintenance tech.

Hours will be Monday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Experience preferred.

Pay based on experience.

No phone calls please NOW HIRING!

Coilplus Berwick will accept applications on:

Full time Office Assistant. Monday – Friday 8:00–4:30. Must have experience and be computer efficient.

Send Resume to:

PO Box 37 Versailles Ohio 45380

or fill out an application at: 10709 Reed Road Versailles, Ohio

Between the hours of 8am-3:30pm Monday through Friday No phone calls

POWDER COATER

Wanted-Full Time Powder Coater, Local Powder Coating Company is seeking an experienced Coater who is self motivated, with strong work ethics. We offer competitive wages, health insurance and retirement.

Please e-mail your resume to: resumes@woh.rr.com Attn: Lea Ann

PROTO TRAK OPERATORS

MANUAL LATHE OPERATORS

Minimum 3 years experi-

ence, Must be able to perform close-tolerance work.

Send resumes to:

latheoperator371@gmail.com

February 26

from 10am–3pm

RN Supervisors Casual ~ 2nd shift

Evaluation hire positions with great pay and benefits. Seeking machine & forklift operators with great math skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to lift 50+ pounds repetitively.

We Support a Drug Free Workplace

SALES

Home Improvement Salesman wanted, leads provided, top commissions, needed immediately, Call (866)921-3807

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Tuesday

Apply: 100 Steelway Drive Piqua, Ohio

GENERAL INFORMATION

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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Stop in to fill out an application at: 10709 Reed Road Versailles, Ohio Between the hours of 8:30am - 2:00pm

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

LPN's Casual ~ All Shifts STNA's FT PT ~ All Shifts Housekeeper FT ~ Days We are looking for experienced people.

Come in and fill out an application and speak with Beth Bayman, Staff Development.

235 General

937.440.7663 Phone 937.335.0095 Fax

877-844-8385 We Accept

245 Manufacturing/Trade

TEMPORARY MERCHANDISING PROJECT

Piqua, OH, 5 weeks Monday-Thursday, 3/124/12 9PM-6AM, $8.25 per hour, Must be physically fit to lift and reset, shelving and remerchandise product, www.rgis.com, retail merchandiser questions call (937)470-3046, EOE

240 Healthcare

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 (937)332-1930

Chiropractic office hiring for front desk.

Tues-Fri 8:30-1:00; Saturdays 7:30-close (22.50hrs) If you are friendly, dependable and efficient please fax resume to Sara: (937)773-0828 with salary requirements.

■●■●■●■●■●■●■● The Pavilion rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center is looking for creative, dedicated individuals to fill the following 3 positions: HOUSEKEEPER- part time, approximately 28 hours per week.

Experience in cleaning and carpet care preferred. High school diploma required.

Jessica.Manuel@adcarehealth.com ACTIVITIESpart time, approximately 10 hours per week working evenings/weekends. Previous experience in activity programming in a long-term care facility preferred. High school diploma required.

Jessica.Manuel@adcarehealth.com DIETARY AIDE- part time, 10 hours per week, flexible hours.

Responsible for preparing and serving meals, according to menu; following department cleaning schedule; maintaining sanitation and safety standards in operating equipment.

Misty.Shroyer@adcarehealth.com Applications Available at: The Pavilion 705 Fulton Street Sidney, OH 45365 ■●■●■●■●■●■●■●

Koester Pavilion 3232 North County Road 25A Troy, OH 45373 (I-75 at exit 78)

Troy Daily News

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

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

Looking for Long Term Work?

Potential for $660/Week

Staffmark is hiring to support the needs of F & P America.

Immediate openings for welding, machine operators and assembly.

Starting wage is $10/HR with potential to earn $12/HR after 6 months (based on your attendance).

Please apply in person at: 1600 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio Online at www.staffmark.com or call 937-335-0118.

Now Hiring!

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3 pm to 6 pm.

Staffmark is holding a special hiring event for immediate openings.

Positions include welding, machine operators, forklift drivers, warehouse and assembly.

Wages range from $8HR to $12/HR. 1600 W. Main St. Troy, Ohio Call 937-335-0118.

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.

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

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

260 Restaurant

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!

OPENING SOON

MIG WELDERS

New Bar & Grill in Downtown Troy, will be taking applications for:

DIRECT HIRE

Barback/ Expediter

Bartender

1st Shift, Full time, with overtime available!

Benefits include Health, Dental, & Life Insurance, with Roth IRA package.

We offer Holiday, Vacation, and Attendance bonus to those who qualify. Advances based on performance and attendance.

Be prepared to take a weld test. Certifications not a requirement. Drug free workplace.

Elite Enclosure Co. 2349 Industrial Dr. Sidney, OH Apply in person 8:00am-2:30pm EOE

STNA

245 Manufacturing/Trade

The Pavilion is looking for a caring, highly motivated STNA for full time day shift.

If interested please contact Linda at 937-492-9591.

You must be state certified.

:

Cook

February 27th-28th from 2pm-6pm at 109 East Main St. Troy

270 Sales and Marketing INSIDE SALES POSITION

Brick, Block & Building materials inside sales position available.

Apply in person at: Snyder Brick 3246 N. County Rd. 25A Troy, OH

275 Situation Wanted

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

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Immediate opening for a Fleet Mechanic with experience on Semi-tractor & trailer maintenance and service.

This is a full time position with excellent wages & benefits.

Apply in person at: Harold J.Pohl, Inc. 9394 McGreevey Rd. Versailles, OH 45380 1-800-837-5046

GARAGE/ STORAGE $65 monthly, (937)778-0524

NEWLY DECORATED Tipp City, 2 Bedroom, wood floors, all appliances, water/sewage/trash included, no pets.

(937)238-2560 PIQUA, 4 bedroom duplex, 2.5 bath, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, CA, 2 minutes from I-75, new carpet, paint, $1000 monthly, (937)418-0707

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105 Announcements

2013 Baby Pages Deadline for photos is

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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

(Babies born January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012)

Olivia DeB ross

The pages will be published in the April 18th edition of the Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call

$200 Deposit Special!

(937)673-1821

TROY, 2 Bedroom Townhomes 1.5 bath, 1 car garage, $715

Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619

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310 Commercial/Industrial

Great Pay & Benefits!

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WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $485 monthly, (937)216-4233

EVERS REALTY

STORAGE TRAILERS FOR RENT (800)278-0617

PLEASANT HILL, 310 1/2 North Main, upstairs, 2 bedroom, $375 plus utilities (937)418-2953 evenings

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Garages, fireplaces, appliances including washer and dryers.

Corporate apartments available.

Visit www.firsttroy.com Call us first!

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Class A CDL required

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WOODGATE APARTMENTS, 1433 Covington, 1 bedroom, very quiet. $406 monthly, Special $299 deposit if qualified, (937)773-3530, (937)418-9408 Call 9am-5pm

2013 Baby Pages PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY- Any names that do not fit in the allowed space will be subject to editing.

*Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________

RETAIL SPACE available, great Troy area! $995 month. Parking included. Call Dottie Brown, (937)335-5440.

*City: __________________________________ *Birthday: __________________ *Parents’Names: ______________________________________________________ **Grandparents’Names: __________________________________________________ **Grandparents’Names: __________________________________________________

320 Houses for Rent

TROY, 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator included, $550 and 3 bedroom, stove, refrigerator included, $650 (937)216-0751

(*Required Information) **Due to space constraints, only parents and grandparents names will be listed.

Please mail my photo back. SASE enclosed. (Not responsible for photos lost in the mail.)

I will stop by and pick up my photo (we will only hold them for 6 months)

TROY, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1.5 car garage, completely redecorated, $730 month, 1353 Lee Road (937)239-1864

Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip:__________ Phone: ______________

500 - Merchandise

Bill my credit card #: ____________________________ expiration date: __________ Signature:____________________________________________________________ Discover Visa Mastercard Am. Express AMOUNT ENCLOSED: __________

510 Appliances

RANGE Jenn-Air 30” electric range with interchangeable grill unit. Radiant and convection self cleaning oven and downdraft vent system. Excellent condition. $375.

(937)492-7446

Mail or Bring Coupon to: ATTN: BABY PAGES 100 Fox Dr. Ste. B, Piqua, OH 45356

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280 Transportation

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14 • Troy Daily News • Classifieds That Work • Saturday, February 23, 2013 525 Computer/Electric/Office

COMPUTER SET, Windows XP, loaded, CDROM, DSL Internet, USB. 90 day warranty on parts, $100. Ask about laptops.

(937)339-2347.

530 Events

1996 SEA NYMPH

16 foot. 40 horse electric start Evinrude motor.

40lb thrust Bow Mount trolling motor & trailer all in very good condition. $4000.

(937)638-9090

1996 SYLVAN PRO SELECT 17 foot with 90 horse Johnson with troll plate & rod holders for trolling and 55lb thrust Minnkota trolling motor (new last year). New tires on trailer last spring. $7500.

(937)638-1089

Gun & Fishing Tackle Show, March 2nd. Free Admission. Indian Lake Fish & Game Club, Inc. 1055 St.Rt. 708, S Russells Point, Oh 43348 Gary 937-205-0206

2003 FORD F150 SUPER CAB

545 Firewood/Fuel

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

V6, 5-speed manual, AM/FM/CD, cruise control, cold AC. $7700.

(937)638-1832

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 FIREWOOD, Ash, $100 (937)335-3549

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

39000 miles, new tires, bed liner, remote start, $8500, excellent condition (937)667-9859

Seasoned a cord

FIREWOOD, split, seasoned, and delivered (local) $140 cord. 1/2 cords available, (937)559-6623 Thank you.

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545 Firewood/Fuel

HARDWOOD, Seasoned hardwood for sale. $125 a cord.

Will deliver.

(937)301-7237

SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. $135 per cord, delivered. (937)638-6950

560 Home Furnishings

CEDAR CHEST, wooden, Lane, (937)418-8195.

used $200,

577 Miscellaneous

AMMO, 30-30, 30-06, 7.62x54, .223, Call (937)698-6362 Chuck

CEMETERY PLOTS, (3) at Forest Hills Cemetery, lot 63-C spaces 1, 2, 3, $3000, (561)514-1895, tzema80029@aol.com.

CEMETERY VAULTS (2), at Miami Memorial Park in Covington, asking $800 each or both for $1600.

(937)361-7004 CRIB, changing table, pack-n-play, doorway swing, walker, high chair, booster chair, travel bassinet, tub, clothes, blankets, movies, dolls, more (937)339-4233.

577 Miscellaneous

GOLF CLUBS, Exercise bike, chipper shredder, extension ladder, step ladder, push & riding mower, many tools & miscellaneous items, (937)773-2311

WALKER, seated walker, wheelchair, shower/ transfer benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grab bars, canes, animated phones, good condition!

More, (937)339-4233.

586 Sports and Recreation

AR MAGAZINES, 4 USGI .223/5.56 30rd, 1 colt, 2 okay ind/colt, 1 unmarked all with green followers, excellent condition. $225 (937)492-9032.

SIG SAUER P556 gun, new never fired in case with laser /tactical light, $1600; 1700 rounds of 5.56mm NATO ammunition, $900, (937)726-3921 and leave message

592 Wanted to Buy

BUYING ESTATES, Will buy contents of estates PLUS, do all cleanup, (937)638-2658 ask for Kevin

800 - Transportation

805 Auto

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805 Auto

820 Automobile Shows/Events

MOD-TIQUES Car Club 29th annual swap meet, Sunday March 3rd, 8am-3pm at Clark County fairgrounds, Springfield, Ohio, vendor space $20, general admission $5, for info call (937)828-1283

2008 FORD Explorer Ltd V8/4WD

Ltd, Black, with Black interior, 91,000 miles.

Rear, 4WD, V-8, Gas, Auto, Fully Loaded and in terrific shape. Leather with heated front seats, power 3rd row seats, Voice activated SYNC with NAV and Sirius, power running boards, keyless entry, programmable driver's seat and adjustable brake pedal, heated windshield, class III/IV trailer tow package, power moonroof, luggage rack. New battery and brakes. All maintenance performed for the life of the vehicle.

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• RECRUITING: Troy Christian High School will host a college recruiting seminar, presented by Dynamite Sports and designed to help prepare parents and student-athletes for the process of being recruited to play college athletics. The hour-long presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, but interested participants are asked to come early to receive handouts and watch a pre-program video.

• HOCKEY: Registration will take place from now until March 7 for the Troy Recreation Department’s Youth Introduction to Hockey Program held at Hobart Arena. The program is for children ages 5-10 and will begin March 11. Registration forms can be found at Hobart Arena or online at http://hobartarena.com/registration_ho bart_arena.html. For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 339-5145.

• COACHING SEARCH: Tippecanoe High School is seeking to fill the position of head varsity volleyball coach. A letter of interest, resume and support material may be submitted to Matt Shomper, Athletic Director, 615 E. Kessler-Cowlesville Road, Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Phone: (937) 6696364, Fax: (937) 667-0912, email: mshomper@tippcity.k12.oh.us. The application deadline is noon on March 8.

• SOCCER: Registration will take place from now until March 16 for the Troy Recreation Department’s Youth Indoor Soccer Program held at Hobart Arena. The program is for ages 4-8 and will begin the week of April 8.

Register online now at http://activenet.active.com/troyrecdept.

For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 339-5145.

• HALL OF FAME: The Trojan Athletics Hall of Fame is still accepting nominations for its 2013 inaugural class. Induction will be held in the fall of 2013. Entrance to the selection process is through public nomination.

The deadline for nominations is April 1.

Nomination forms are available at all home events or at the athletics office at Troy High School.

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Plenty to play for in OSU-MSU matchup For a change, Michigan State and Ohio State aren’t playing for a trophy.

After contesting Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles in two of their last three meetings, there’ll be no hardware up for grabs when the fourth-ranked Spartans square off with the No. 18 Buckeyes on Sunday. See Page 16.

February 23, 2013

McGraw one win away from state

BY COLIN FOSTER Associate Sports Editor colinfoster@civitasmedia.com Last year, Troy’s Kevin McGraw had an early exit at the Division I Fairfield district tournament.

Fast-forward to a year later, and the junior is on the doorstep of becoming Troy’s first state qualifier since Cole Cochran did it in 2011.

McGraw — who won the 182pound weight class sectional title

FAIRFIELD last weekend at Centerville — won his first-round match against Xenia’s Trever Jackson by pinfall, then coasted to a 9-5 victory in the quarterfinals.

“I wanted to win both matches,” McGraw said. “I want to get out (of district). I want to place at state, that’s what I want to do.”

STAFF PHOTO/COLIN FOSTER “Everything is working out the way we intended the bracket Troy’s Kevin McGraw gets control of his quarterfinal opponent Friday during the Division I district tournament at Fairfield High ■ See TROJANS on 18 School.

■ Boys Basketball

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Piqua falls to Fairmont Staff Reports Sometimes, when you are a moving program forward — there are small steps backwards along the way.

And that is the only way Piqua coach Heath Butler can look at Friday night’s 61-27 loss to Fairmont in Butler D-I sectional play at Centerville.

CENTERVILLE The Indians final mark of 7-16 was the most wins for a Piqua boys team since the 2007-08 season — and with only two seniors in Josh Holfinger and Luke Karn the program is bright.

“There is no question this team took a giant step forward,” Butler said. “What stinks about tonight is it ends the season. But there is no question we took a huge step forward. Not just in our playing ability, but how we handle situations and that is because of the two seniors.”

Holfinger led Piqua in his final game with 13 points.

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Boys Basketball Division I Sectional at Butler Troy vs. Northmont (2:30 p.m.)

Division II Sectional at Springfield Milton-Union vs. Graham (11 a.m.)

Tippecanoe vs. Kenton Ridge (6 p.m.)

Division III Sectional at Tecumseh Covington vs. Waynesville (6:30 p.m.)

Division IV Sectional at Piqua Bradford vs. Jackson Center (6 p.m.)

Lehman vs. Riverside (7:30 p.m.)

Girls Basketball Division III Sectional Final at Tippecanoe Miami East vs. National Trail (11 a.m.)

Division IV Sectional Final at Brookville Covington vs. Franklin Monroe (1 p.m.)

Newton vs. Tri-Village (2:30 p.m.)

Wrestling Division I District at Fairfield Troy, Piqua (10 a.m.)

Division II District at Bowling Green Tippecanoe, Milton-Union (10 a.m.)

Division III District at Fairmont Troy Christian, Covington, Miami East, Lehman (noon) Swimming State Division I Finals (4 p.m.)

Gymnastics Troy at Lakota East (9 a.m.)

Bowling District at Beaver-Vu Lanes Troy, Tippecanoe boys (7:30 a.m.)

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Weather postpones tourneys STAFF PHOTOS/ANTHONY WEBER

Troy Christian’s Grant Zawadzki drives past Catholic Central’s Tate Robertson Friday during an opening-round game in the Division IV sectional tournament at the Trojan Activites Center.

The next level Eagles turn up heat, rout Irish

BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@civitasmedia.com

Tournament action may be heating up across every sport at this time of year.

But Mother Nature has a way of cooling things off … for at least a day or two.

Thursday night’s late ice storm caused plenty of school cancellations on Friday morning in the area, and athletic events later in the evening were not immune, either, as the district wrestling and bowling tournaments saw their weather contingency plans suddenly become a necessity.

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Down 20-18 halfway through the second quarter, Troy Christian needed a shot in the arm.

Grant Zawadzki gave the Eagles five.

TROY The sophomore knocked down a pair of 3-pointers to put the Eagles on top, kicking off a 27-2 run that included three more bombs from long range and a lot of solid defense that gave No. 2 Troy Christian control for good in a 78-45 rout of No. 11 Catholic Central to open the Division IV sectional tournament Friday at Troy High School.

The Eagles (21-2) closed the first half on a 14-0 run, then Zawadzki — who finished with a game-high 23 points — hit two 3s to start the third and make it 20 straight points before the Irish could muster any fight. He hit one more 3 to make it five

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Troy Christian’s Logan George goes up for two points Friday

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The Division III district wrestling tournament’s opening day at Fairmont High School’s Trent Arena was postponed. The two-day tournament will now take place over today and Sunday. The first championship round begins at noon today, and the tournament will pick up with the quarterfinal round at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Division II’s district tournaments at Bowling Green Goshen were also hit by the weather, but it was only delayed two hours and still is on schedule to finish up today. Division I’s district tournament at Fairfield was untouched.

Bowling Green’s district results — which was where Tippecanoe and Milton-Union wrestled — were not available at time of press.

Also postponed on Friday, though, was the district girls bowling tournament at Beaver-Vu Lanes in Beavercreek. The tournament will now take place at 7:30 a.m. Monday, with the boys district tournament still scheduled for today.

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■ Auto Racing

Danicamania running wild at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR’s shining star.

Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet Danica Patrick this week at Daytona International Speedway.

It was the ultimate backstage pass.

Patrick dropped to one knee, wrapped her right arm around Ella Gordon’s waist and posed for pic-

tures as the 5-year-old flashed an endless grin in Victory Lane last week.

Every day since, Patrick’s crew has handed out dozens and dozens of lugnuts to little girls clamoring for souvenirs.

Annie Edwards wore GoDaddy green shoes for the special occasion. Evie Johnson recognizes only two cars, her Dad said his and the green one.

“Carl was saying it’s good that she sees me in real life and in person because ‘To her, you are

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like some mythical creature that doesn’t exist,’ ” Patrick said. “Then after qualifying, Jimmie Johnson brought his little girl over. That’s three pretty big drivers who have little girls that wanted to meet me.”

Danicamania is in full bloom at Daytona and with a brand new audience.

The first woman in history to earn the top starting spot in a race at NASCAR’s elite Sprint Cup Series, Patrick will

bring new eyeballs to Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500. She’ll lure in casual sports fans, women who don’t know a muffler from a manifold, and little girls in awe of the glamorous driver and her fast green car.

It’s an ambassador role Patrick has played since her 2005 debut at the Indianapolis 500, where she became the first woman to lead laps in the AP PHOTO biggest race in the world. Danica Patrick climbs out of her car after her qualifying But it’s so much more run for the NASCAR Nationwide race Friday at Daytona now.

International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Still plenty at stake Buckeyes, Spartans battling to hold spots in Big Ten

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Cleveland Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera, right, is congratulated by Michael Brantley (23) after scoring on a Nick Swisher RBI single in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, Ariz. Friday.

Indians rally past Reds in spring opener GOODYEAR, Ariz.

(AP) — Terry Francona froze like a rookie manager.

When the winning run crossed home plate in the ninth inning Friday, giving Cleveland an 11-10 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds in Francona’s spring debut with the Indians, the twotime World Series winner wasn’t quite sure what to do.

“I just don’t know if everybody knew it was a walk-off,” Francona said with a laugh. “Everybody was kind of looking around. Nobody knew how to act.”

For Francona, it had been a while.

Back in a dugout for the first time since parting ways with the Boston Red Sox after the 2011

season, Francona opened a new era with the revitalized Indians, who after luring him away from broadcasting in October, spent nearly $120 million on free agents to improve a club that lost 94 games last season.

Francona’s got some work to do to get the Indians back into contention, but this was a start. was “Yeah, today good,” Francona said.

“The starters got three innings just like we wanted. Everybody got an atbat or two to kind of shake off the rust a little bit.”

There was plenty of corrosion as the teams combined for 21 runs, 27 hits, four homers and some horrendous pitching.

■ Legal

U.S. joins lawsuit vs. Armstrong WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department joined a lawsuit Friday against disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong that alleges the former seventime Tour de France champion concealed his use of performance-enhancing drugs and defrauded his longtime sponsor, the U.S. Postal Service.

The lawsuit alleges that riders on the postal servicesponsored team, including Armstrong, knowingly violated their postal service agreements by regularly using banned substances and methods to enhance their performance.

“Lance Armstrong and his cycling team took more than $30 million from the U.S. Postal Service based on their contractual promise to play fair and abide by the rules — including the

rules against doping,” said U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen, whose office is handling the case. “The Postal Service has now seen its sponsorship unfairly associated with what has been described as ‘the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.’”

In recent weeks, settlement discussions had been under way between the Justice Department and Armstrong’s lawyers. A person familiar with the negotiations said Friday the two sides are tens of millions of dollars apart on how much the Austin cyclist should pay to settle the case. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the source was not authorized to speak on the record about the private talks.

COLUMBUS (AP) — For a change, Michigan State and Ohio State aren’t playing for a trophy.

After contesting Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles in two of their last three meetings, there’ll be no hardware up for grabs when the fourth-ranked Spartans square off with the No. 18 Buckeyes on Sunday.

That does not mean there is nothing on the line.

“It’s like there’s always a trophy on the line every time you play one of the toptier teams in this conference,” Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith Jr. said. “It’s clutch time now. It’s gutcheck (time) now. Now, toward the end of the season, the good teams step up and make big plays and win games. That’s what this game is going to be about.”

Coach Tom Izzo’s team (22-5, 11-3) needs a victory to remain within reach of No. 1-ranked Big Ten leader Indiana (24-3, 12-2).

The Buckeyes (19-7, 9-5) are trying to maintain their two-game grip on fifth place and cement a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament. They can also stretch coach Thad Matta’s string of 20-win seasons to a perfect 13 for 13.

A loss for either creates headaches down the road.

No matter what happens, there’s mutual respect. The two programs have fought on equal terms for almost a decade.

“Coming in here nine years ago, Michigan State is a program I looked at and said, ‘Jeez, how do they do it?’” Matta said. “I have the utmost respect for what they had done. The biggest tell-all is just standing the test of time in college basketball. It’s a lot easier said than done.”

Championships have shadowed the series in recent years.

With Matta at the helm, the Buckeyes have won at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title five of the last seven years. They’ve also played in the conference tournament championship game the last four seasons. Twice they’ve made it to the Final Four.

Michigan State, of course, has been a steady national contender throughout Izzo’s 18 seasons shepherding the program made famous by Earvin “Magic” Johnson and curmudgeonly coach Jud Heathcliffe.

Izzo and the Spartans captured an NCAA title in 2000, and have also won

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Ohio State’s Evan Ravenel (30) splits Minnesota defenders Oto Osenieks (10) and Trevor Mbakwe during the second half Wednesday in Columbus. seven Big Ten regular-season and three conference tournament titles while making 15 straight NCAA tournament appearances.

They’ve been to six Final Fours.

The Spartans won at home on Jan. 19, 59-56, when Keith Appling hit two free throws with 7.9 seconds left and the Buckeyes mishandled a chance to tie.

“They’re a better team I think, in some ways, and they’re a different team in other ways,” Izzo said, comparing the Buckeyes then and now. “They’ve still got one of the best defensive guards in the country (Aaron Craft) and they still have (Deshaun) Thomas, who is capable of getting 30 any night you play him.”

The Spartans are coming off a 72-68 home loss to Indiana on Sunday which left them in chase mode heading into the stretch run. After coming to Columbus, they take a week off before closing out the season at Michigan followed by home games with

Wisconsin and Northwestern.

Matta’s team has had a succession of highs and lows. Thomas leads the Big Ten in scoring at 20 points a game, but the Buckeyes have been erratic at times.

They were humiliated 71-49 loss at Wisconsin on Sunday, but rebounded to pound Minnesota 71-45 on Wednesday night.

A year ago, the Buckeyes closed the regular season at Breslin Center, with William Buford flipping in a high-arching jumper with a second left for a 72-70 win that gave them a share of the Big Ten title with the Spartans and Michigan.

A week later, the teams met again in the Big Ten tournament finale and the Spartans played one of their finest games of the year in beating Ohio State 68-64 behind Brandon Wood’s season-high 21 points.

It seems every meeting comes down to a wild finish.

“Fortunately, both of us over the last eight years have been right there,”

Matta said. “What they have built there, just in terms of the environment that they have, I think we’re definitely closing in on that.”

The rivalry has blossomed because of the two coaches.

Izzo, who has taken 13 of his last 16 MSU teams to the NCAA tournament, is 434-174 (.714) overall and 207-93 (.690) in Big Ten play. He’s 21-11 against Ohio State, but was 12-3 against the Buckeyes before Matta came into the league.

Matta has a career record of 342-103 (.769) overall, 240-72 (.769) at Ohio State and 107-45 (.704) in Big Ten games. He is just 8-9 against Izzo and the Spartans, however.

Both sides know what to expect.

“It should be a very scrappy game,” Appling said. “Those guys are going to come out playing hard and we’re going to try to match their intensity.

Hopefully we’ll come out with a win.”

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Pistorius gets bail as murder trial looms PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius walked out of a South African court Friday a free man — for now — after a magistrate agreed to release him on bail ahead of his premeditated murder trial over the shooting death of his girlfriend.

But even as he was driven away from court and chased by videographers and photographers, questions continued to hound the Paralympian about what actually happened when he opened fire on

Valentine’s Day inside his home and killed Reeva Steenkamp.

Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair, who agreed to bail with harsh restrictions for the athlete, expressed his own doubts about Pistorius’ story. Those questions, highlighted at a four-day bail hearing that at times foreshadowed his coming trial, come from Pistorius’ account that he felt threatened and mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fired the four shots at her in his bathroom.

“Why would (Pistorius) venture further into danger?” Nair asked.

Pistorius’ supporters shouted “Yes!” when Nair made his decision after a nearly two hour explanation of his ruling to a packed courtroom in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital. Yet when prosecutors and the defense said they agreed to bail terms, Nair more than doubled those conditions for the 26-yearold runner to be free ahead of trial.

Nair set the bail at 1 mil-

lion rand ($113,000), with $11,300 in cash up front and proof that the rest is available. The magistrate said Pistorius must hand over his passports and also turn in any other guns that he owns. Pistorius also cannot leave the district of Pretoria without the permission of his probation officer, Nair said, nor can he take drugs or drink alcohol.

Pistorius’ family members hugged each other after the decision was read, with tears in their eyes.

“We are relieved at the

fact that Oscar got bail today but at the same time we are in mourning for the death of Reeva with her family,” said Pistorius’ uncle, Arnold Pistorius. “As a family, we know Oscar’s version of what happened on that tragic night and we know that that is the truth and that will prevail in the coming court case.”

Sharon Steenkamp, Reeva’s cousin, had said earlier that the family wouldn’t be watching the bail decision and hadn’t been following the hearing

in Pretoria.

“It doesn’t make any difference to the fact that we are without Reeva,” she told The Associated Press.

Nair set Pistorius’ next court appearance for June 4. The Olympian left the courthouse in a silver Land Rover, sitting in the rear, just more than an hour after the magistrate imposed the bail conditions.

The vehicle, tailed by motorcycles carrying television cameramen aboard, later pulled into the home of Pistorius’ uncle.

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BASEBALL Spring Training Glance All Times EST AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct 1 0 1.000 Cleveland Detroit 1 0 1.000 0 0 .000 Baltimore 0 0 .000 Boston Chicago 0 0 .000 Houston 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 Kansas City 0 0 .000 Los Angeles Minnesota 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 New York 0 0 .000 Oakland Tampa Bay 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 Texas 0 0 .000 Toronto Seattle 0 1 .000 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct San Diego 1 0 1.000 Arizona 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 Chicago Colorado 0 0 .000 Los Angeles 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 Miami 0 0 .000 Milwaukee New York 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 Philadelphia 0 0 .000 Pittsburgh San Francisco 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 St. Louis 0 0 .000 Washington Atlanta 0 1 .000 0 1 .000 Cincinnati NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against nonmajor league teams do not.

Friday's Games Detroit 2, Atlanta 1 Cleveland 11, Cincinnati 10 San Diego 9, Seattle 3 Texas 5, Kansas City 5, tie Saturday's Games Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 12:10 p.m.

Toronto vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay (ss) at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:35 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Sunday's Games Baltimore vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Boston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Toronto (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Miami vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Cleveland (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Cleveland (ss) vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 32 20 .615 — Brooklyn 33 23 .589 1 Boston 28 26 .519 5 Philadelphia 22 30 .423 10 Toronto 23 33 .411 11 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 38 14 .731 — Atlanta 30 23 .566 8½ Washington 16 37 .302 22½ Orlando 15 40 .273 24½ Charlotte 13 42 .236 26½ Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 34 21 .618 — Chicago 32 23 .582 2 Milwaukee 26 27 .491 7 Detroit 22 35 .386 13 Cleveland 17 37 .315 16½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 44 12 .786 — Memphis 36 18 .667 7 Houston 31 26 .544 13½ Dallas 25 29 .463 18 New Orleans 19 37 .339 25 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 40 15 .727 — Denver 34 22 .607 6½ Utah 31 24 .564 9 Portland 25 29 .463 14½ Minnesota 20 32 .385 18½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 39 18 .684 — Golden State 31 23 .574 6½ L.A. Lakers 26 29 .473 12 Sacramento 19 37 .339 19½ Phoenix 18 37 .327 20 Thursday's Games Miami 86, Chicago 67 San Antonio 116, L.A. Clippers 90 Friday's Games Chicago 105, Charlotte 75 Toronto 100, New York 98 Indiana 114, Detroit 82 Washington 119, Denver 113 Atlanta 122, Sacramento 108 Houston 106, Brooklyn 96 Memphis 88, Orlando 82

Dallas 104, New Orleans 100 Oklahoma City 127, Minnesota 111 Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

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

Saturday's Games Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Houston at Washington, 7 p.m.

Miami at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

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

Sunday's Games L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Golden State at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m.

Sacramento at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at New York, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Boston at Portland, 9 p.m.

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

Friday's College Basketball Scores EAST Castleton St. 70, Maine-Farmington 46 Harvard 65, Brown 47 Penn 79, Cornell 71 Princeton 65, Columbia 40 Stevens Tech 102, Utica 66 Yale 78, Dartmouth 67 SOUTH Centre 74, Berry 58 Randolph-Macon 57, Guilford 56 Stetson 80, Florida Gulf Coast 71 Va. Wesleyan 83, E. Mennonite 65 MIDWEST Akron 68, N. Dakota St. 53 Saint Louis 65, Butler 61 SOUTHWEST McMurry 76, Okla. Panhandle St. 51 FAR WEST No scores reported TOURNAMENT American Southwest Conference Quarterfinals Hardin-Simmons 104, Texas-Tyler 101, 3OT CCAC DII Conference Tournament Semifinals Cardinal Stritch 81, St. Francis (Ill.) 46 St. Xavier 64, Ind.-South Bend 46 SLIAC Conference Tournament Semifinals Eureka 77, Westminster (Mo.) 72 Spalding 70, Webster 56 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinal Hanover 87, Transylvania 82 Rose-Hulman 81, Defiance 59 Friday's Scores Boys Basketball Akr. Coventry 54, Mogadore Field 47 Akr. East 60, Austintown Fitch 50 Akr. Hoban 49, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 40 Antwerp 56, Woodlan, Ind. 50 Archbold 61, Metamora Evergreen 53 Ashland 60, Mansfield Madison 36 Ashland Mapleton 56, Monroeville 54 Ashtabula Lakeside 50, Geneva 15 Attica Seneca E. 46, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 32 Avon 54, Grafton Midview 50 Avon Lake 45, N. Olmsted 22 Bedford 53, E. Cle. Shaw 50 Beloit W. Branch 49, Canfield S. Range 37 Berea 87, Olmsted Falls 75 Bloomdale Elmwood 47, Elmore Woodmore 36 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 52, Amherst Steele 48 Brookfield 66, Orwell Grand Valley 37 Brunswick 51, Mentor 49 Bucyrus Wynford 55, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 47 Can. Glenoak 59, Can. Timken 48 Canfield 84, Cortland Lakeview 50 Chardon NDCL 75, Mentor Lake Cath. 60 Cle. Hts. 58, Warren Harding 51 Cle. St. Ignatius 73, Cle. Glenville 62 Cle. VASJ 110, Parma Hts. Holy Name 55 Collins Western Reserve 85, Ashland Crestview 26 Columbus Grove 53, Delphos Jefferson 35 Continental 62, Pandora-Gilboa 51 Convoy Crestview 70, Ada 33 Cuyahoga Falls 51, Lyndhurst Brush 47 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 70, Akr. Kenmore 56 Cuyahoga Hts. 41, Brooklyn 34 Delphos St. John's 79, Rockford Parkway 35 Elida 61, Defiance 40 Findlay 64, Lima Sr. 52 Fostoria St. Wendelin 63, Bettsville 25 Fremont St. Joseph 57, Carey 42 Ft. Recovery 60, Maria Stein Marion Local 52 Galion 69, Crestline 53 Gates Mills Gilmour 64, Akr. Ellet 55 Gibsonburg 70, Tol. Emmanuel Baptist 51 Gorham Fayette 49, Pettisville 47, 2OT Green 68, Macedonia Nordonia 51 Haviland Wayne Trace 55, Ottoville 50 Hudson 61, Solon 41 Huron 74, Port Clinton 43 Kalida 69, Sherwood Fairview 39 Leipsic 78, Ft. Jennings 52 Lexington 54, Orrville 49 Lima Bath 64, Celina 62 Lima Cent. Cath. 75, Bluffton 24 Lima Temple Christian 66, Dola Hardin Northern 27 Lorain Clearview 59, Elyria Open Door 33 Lowellville 64, N. Jackson JacksonMilton 41 Madison 95, Chardon 47 Mansfield Sr. 67, Wooster 57 Mansfield Temple Christian 56, Kidron Cent. Christian 44 Mantua Crestwood 36, Streetsboro 35 Maple Hts. 60, Euclid 47 McComb 66, Lima Perry 55 McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 68, Arcadia 54 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 66, Westlake 62, 2OT Milan Edison 52, Clyde 45 Miller City 66, Hicksville 40 Mogadore 72, E. Can. 54 Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 57, Bucyrus 48 N. Robinson Col. Crawford 46, Upper Sandusky 39 N. Royalton 90, Mayfield 70 Napoleon 75, Sylvania Southview 69, OT New Knoxville 61, Minster 51 New Riegel 73, Old Fort 61 Norton 65, Kent Roosevelt 57 Norwalk 70, Tiffin Columbian 44 Norwalk St. Paul 41, New London 40 Oak Harbor 61, Sandusky St. Mary

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 10:30 a.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, "Happy Hour Series," final practice for Daytona 500, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 1:15 p.m. ESPN — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, DRIVE4COPD 300, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 1 a.m. ESPN2 — NHRA, qualifying for Arizona Nationals, at Chandler, Ariz. (delayed tape) BOXING 9 p.m. SHO — Middleweights, J'Leon Love (14-0-0) vs. Derrick Findley (20-8-0); champion Cornelius Bundrage (32-4-0) vs. Ishe Smith (24-5-0), for IBF junior middleweight title, at Detroit 10:30 p.m. NBCSN — Junior welterweights, Chris Algieri (15-0-0) vs. Jose Peralta Alejo (10-1-0); heavyweights, Vyacheslav Glazkov (14-0-0) vs. Malik Scott (35-0-0), at Huntington, N.Y. GOLF Noon TGC — PGA Tour-WGC, Accenture Match Play Championship, quarterfinal matches, at Marana, Ariz.

2 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour-WGC, Accenture Match Play Championship, quarterfinal matches, at Marana, Ariz.

TGC — LPGA Thailand, third round, at Chonburi, Thailand (sameday tape) MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN2 — Clemson at Maryland 1 p.m. FSN — Southern Miss. at Memphis 2 p.m. CBS — National coverage, South Carolina at Georgia ESPN2 — Oklahoma St. at West Virginia 3 p.m. FSN — Washington St. at Arizona 4 p.m. CBS — National coverage, Georgetown at Syracuse ESPN — Teams TBA ESPN2 — Teams TBA NBCSN — New Mexico at Colorado St. 6 p.m. ESPN — Teams TBA ESPN2 — Teams TBA NBCSN — Nevada at San Diego St. 8 p.m. ESPN2 — South Dakota St. at Murray St. 9 p.m. ESPN — Missouri at Kentucky 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio at Belmont MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE 1:30 p.m. NBCSN — Maryland at Loyola (Md.) MOTORSPORTS 7:30 p.m. SPEED — Supercross, at Atlanta SOCCER 7:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Stoke City at Fulham 8 p.m. NBCSN — MLS, preseason, Desert Diamond Cup, championship match, teams TBD, at Tucson, Ariz.

48 Ontario 65, Lucas 22 Oregon Stritch 49, Tol. Maumee Valley 36 Ottawa-Glandorf 44, Van Wert 28 Parma 71, Parma Hts. Valley Forge 47 Parma Padua 74, Cle. Benedictine 59 Pemberville Eastwood 61, Millbury Lake 60 Peninsula Woodridge 62, Atwater Waterloo 52 Plymouth 70, Greenwich S. Cent. 40 Poland Seminary 48, Girard 35 Ravenna 71, Akr. Springfield 65 Ravenna SE 64, Rootstown 35 Rossford 52, Tontogany Otsego 49 Sandusky Perkins 51, Castalia Margaretta 49 Shekinah Christian 71, Morral Ridgedale 37 Spencerville 67, Paulding 55 St. Henry 72, Coldwater 65 St. Marys Memorial 61, Lima Shawnee 47 Sycamore Mohawk 69, N. Baltimore 66 Sylvania Northview 59, Holland Springfield 50, OT Tol. Christian 89, Northwood 46 Tol. Ottawa Hills 62, Lakeside Danbury 23 Tol. St. John's 48, Tol. Cent. Cath. 34 Tol. Whitmer 69, Fremont Ross 44 Van Wert Lincolnview 70, Harrod Allen E. 45 Vermilion 72, N. Ridgeville 64 Wadsworth 63, Richfield Revere 46 Wapakoneta 52, Kenton 41Warren Howland 84, Youngs. Boardman 50 Wauseon 56, Bryan 47 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 58, Maumee 52 Willard 65, Shelby 46 Willoughby S. 57, Eastlake N. 52 Windham 70, Garrettsville Garfield 55 Division I Cin. Colerain 62, Batavia Amelia 46 Cin. NW 76, Cin. Western Hills 69 Cin. Sycamore 55, Loveland 37 Cin. Walnut Hills 75, Oxford Talawanda 49 Cols. Northland 71, Hilliard Bradley 39 Grove City 77, Hilliard Davidson 51 Kettering Fairmont 61, Piqua 27 Kings Mills Kings 63, Middletown 51 Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 73, Cin. Glen Este 48 Mason 55, Milford 46 Miamisburg 56, Vandalia Butler 34 New Albany 63, Marysville 61 Division II Athens 53, Gallipolis Gallia 35 Byesville Meadowbrook 47, Rayland Buckeye 44 Cadiz Harrison Cent. 58, Lisbon Beaver 50 Chillicothe 56, Washington C.H. 43 Chillicothe Unioto 51, Greenfield McClain 36 Cin. Aiken 79, Bethel-Tate 36 Cin. Hughes 100, N. Bend Taylor 46 McArthur Vinton County 52, Lancaster Fairfield Union 44 New Concord John Glenn 61, McConnelsville Morgan 35 Uhrichsville Claymont 59, Philo 48 Division III Cin. Purcell Marian 62, Georgetown 61 Cin. SCPA 63, Lees Creek E. Clinton 59 Coshocton 55, Newcomerstown 41 Crooksville 54, Nelsonville-York 46 Hamilton Badin 49, Reading 43 Ironton 49, Wheelersburg 39 Minford 43, Chesapeake 39 Sardinia Eastern Brown 67, Bainbridge Paint Valley 40 Seaman N. Adams 65, Chillicothe Huntington 30 Southeastern 65, Wellston 47 St. Bernard Roger Bacon 92, Blanchester 17 Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 70, Zanesville W. Muskingum 61 Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 46, W.

Lafayette Ridgewood 32 Division IV Botkins 47, Russia 35 Sidney Fairlawn 72, Ansonia 47 Troy Christian 78, Spring. Cath. Cent.

45 Friday's Scores Girls Basketball Division I Can. McKinley 52, Green 38 Cin. McAuley 58, W. Chester Lakota W. 57 Madison 45, Willoughby S. 35 Mentor 77, Lyndhurst Brush 48 Uniontown Lake 55, Louisville 29

GOLF WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship Results At Dove Mountain, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Marana, Ariz.

Yardage: 7,791; Par: 72 Second Round Friday Seeds in parentheses Nicolas Colsaerts (37), Belgium, def.

Justin Rose (5), England, 4 and 2.

Matt Kuchar (21), United States, def.

Sergio Garcia (12), Spain, 2 and 1.

Tim Clark (59), South Africa, def.

Thorbjorn Olesen (38), Denmark, 3 and 2.

Ian Poulter (11), England, def. Bo Van Pelt (22), United States, 3 and 1.

Bubba Watson (8), United States, def. Jim Furyk (25), United States, 22 holes.

Jason Day (41) Australia, def. vs.

Russell Henley (56), United States, 19 holes.

Martin Kaymer (26), Germany, def.

Rafael Cabrera Bello (58), Spain, 2 and 1.

Hunter Mahan (23), United States, def. Richard Sterne (55), South Africa, 4 and 3.

Robert Garrigus (36), United States, def. Louis Oosthuizen (4), South Africa, 3 and 2.

Fredrik Jacobson (45), Sweden, def.

Marcus Fraser (52), Australia, 4 and 3.

Scott Piercy (35), United States, def.

Luke Donald (3), England, 7 and 6.

Steve Stricker (14), United States, def. Nick Watney (19), United States, 21 holes.

Shane Lowry (64), Ireland, def. Carl Pettersson (33), Sweden, 6 and 5.

Graeme McDowell (17), Northern Ireland, def. Alexander Noren (49), Sweden, 20 holes.

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (31), Spain, def. Charles Howell III (63), United States, 6 and 5.

Webb Simpson (15), United States, def. Peter Hanson (18), Sweden, 1 up.

Honda LPGA Thailand Scores Friday At Siam Country Club (Pattaya Old Course) Chonburi, Thailand Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,469; Par: 72 Second Round a-amateur Stacy Lewis ........................63-69—132 Ariya Jutanugarn................69-66—135 Beatriz Recari.....................68-68—136 So Yeon Ryu.......................68-68—136 Catriona Matthew...............67-69—136 Se Ri Pak............................69-68—137 Lizette Salas.......................68-69—137 Inbee Park..........................67-71—138 Jessica Korda.....................73-67—140 a-Lydia Ko...........................69-71—140 Ai Miyazato.........................69-71—140 Karrie Webb........................69-71—140 Suzann Pettersen ..............71-70—141 Lexi Thompson...................71-70—141 Ayako Uehara.....................70-71—141 Mika Miyazato ....................69-72—141 Gerina Piller........................67-74—141 Nicole Castrale...................74-68—142 Eun-Hee Ji..........................70-72—142 I.K. Kim ...............................70-72—142 Mi Jung Hur........................69-73—142

Saturday, February 23, 2013 Ilhee Lee.............................69-73—142 Angela Stanford .................69-73—142 Amy Yang............................67-75—142 Yani Tseng..........................75-68—143 Shanshan Feng..................71-72—143 Sandra Gal .........................71-72—143 Cristie Kerr..........................71-72—143 Brittany Lang......................70-73—143 Azahara Munoz..................70-73—143 Jiyai Shin ............................70-73—143 Karine Icher........................66-77—143 Hee Young Park..................75-69—144 Na Yeon Choi......................73-71—144 Brittany Lincicome..............73-71—144 Julieta Granada..................72-72—144 Hee-Won Han ....................72-72—144 Caroline Hedwall................69-75—144 Momoko Ueda ...................75-70—145 Michelle Wie.......................74-71—145 Pornanong Phatlum...........73-72—145 Stacy Prammanasudh.......73-72—145 Cindy LaCrosse .................72-73—145 Shinobu Moromizato..........71-74—145 Danielle Kang.....................76-70—146 Katie Futcher......................74-72—146 Moriya Jutanugarn.............71-75—146 Jodi Ewart Shadoff ............77-70—147 Paula Creamer...................76-71—147 Jennifer Johnson................74-73—147 Meena Lee .........................73-74—147 a-Suppamas Sangchan ....73-74—147 Giulia Sergas......................78-70—148 Chella Choi.........................76-72—148 Jenny Shin..........................76-72—148 Natalie Gulbis.....................75-73—148 Sun Young Yoo....................74-74—148 Numa Gulyanamitta...........72-76—148 Juli Inkster...........................77-72—149 Hee Kyung Seo..................73-76—149 Karin Sjodin........................73-76—149 Katherine Hull-Kirk.............78-72—150 Anna Nordqvist ..................76-74—150 Morgan Pressel..................75-75—150 Mina Harigae......................74-76—150 Haeji Kang..........................73-78—151 Candie Kung ......................73-78—151 Micky Hurst.........................79-74—153 Mamiko Higa ......................80-75—155 Cheyenne Woods ..............76-80—156

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 17 10 3 4 24 45 40 Pittsburgh 18 12 6 0 24 60 45 N.Y. Rangers 16 8 6 2 18 41 41 Philadelphia 19 8 10 1 17 53 59 N.Y. Islanders17 7 9 1 15 50 60 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 17 11 4 2 24 49 39 Montreal 14 10 2 2 22 41 33 Boston 18 10 6 2 22 43 34 Ottawa 18 11 7 0 22 51 41 Toronto 18 6 11 1 13 48 59 Buffalo Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 15 8 6 1 17 44 44 Tampa Bay 16 8 7 1 17 61 51 16 7 8 1 15 41 50 Winnipeg 17 5 8 4 14 41 61 Florida Washington 16 5 10 1 11 43 54 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 17 14 0 3 31 57 35 Chicago 18 8 5 5 21 39 39 Nashville St. Louis 17 9 6 2 20 53 51 17 7 7 3 17 45 51 Detroit Columbus 17 5 10 2 12 39 53 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 17 10 3 4 24 49 40 Minnesota 16 8 6 2 18 36 39 15 7 7 1 15 38 43 Colorado Edmonton 16 6 7 3 15 37 44 15 5 7 3 13 40 54 Calgary Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 15 12 2 1 25 53 39 Anaheim 16 8 5 3 19 40 36 San Jose Phoenix 16 8 6 2 18 44 41 Dallas 17 8 8 1 17 44 47 Los Angeles 15 7 6 2 16 36 38 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday's Games Ottawa 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO Toronto 3, Buffalo 1 Florida 5, Philadelphia 2 New Jersey 3, Washington 2 Winnipeg 4, Carolina 3 N.Y. Islanders 4, Montreal 3, OT Boston 4, Tampa Bay 2 Columbus 3, Detroit 2 Vancouver 4, Dallas 3 Minnesota 3, Edmonton 1 Friday's Games Pittsburgh 3, Florida 1 Vancouver 1, Nashville 0 Chicago 2, San Jose 1 Saturday's Games New Jersey at Washington, 12 p.m.

Winnipeg at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Phoenix at Edmonton, 3:30 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Nashville at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

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

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

San Jose at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Columbus at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Sunday's Games Boston at Florida, 3 p.m.

Vancouver at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Winnipeg at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 7 p.m.

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

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

Colorado at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Calgary, 8 p.m.

AUTO RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Daytona 500 Lineup After Thursday's Duel races; race Sunday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 196.434 mph.

2. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 196.292.

3. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 194.742.

4. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 195.767.

5. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 194.729.

6. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 195.852.

7. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 195.508.

8. (33) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 195.385.

9. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 195.084.

10. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 195.228.

11. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 193.657.

12. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 195.725.

13. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet,

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14. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 194.683.

15. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 194.961.

16. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 195.503.

17. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 195.495.

18. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 195.156.

19. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 195.584.

20. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 195.042.

21. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 195.767.

22. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 194.616.

23. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 192.563.

24. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 194.793.

25. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 194.654.

26. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 194.742.

27. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 190.046.

28. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 195.537.

29. (26) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 194.313.

30. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 192.996.

31. (95) Scott Speed, Ford, 193.54.

32. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, 194.254.

33. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 195.976.

34. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 195.946.

35. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 195.771.

36. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 195.24.

37. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 195.207.

38. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 193.544.

39. (32) Terry Labonte, Ford, 193.515.

40. (51) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 193.096.

41. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 192.094.

42. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 190.339.

43. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 190.142.

TRANSACTIONS Friday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX_Agreed to terms RHP Dylan Axelrod, RHP Simon Castro, RHP Deunte Heath, RHP Nate Jones, LHP Charlie Leesman, RHP Jhan Marinez, RHP Nestor Molina, RHP Brian Omogrosso, LHP Jose Quintana, RHP Addison Reed, RHP Andre Rienzo, LHP Santos Rodriguez, LHP Chris Sale, LHP Hector Santiago, LHP Leyson Septimo, LHP Donnie Veal, C Tyler Flowers, C Hector Gimenez, C Josh Phegley, INF Brent Morel, INF Angel Sanchez, OF Jordan Danks, OF Jared Mitchell, OF Blake Tekotte and OF Dayan Viciedo on oneyear contracts.

SEATTLE MARINERS_Agreed to terms with RHP Stephen Pryor, RHP Ramirez, RHP Tom Erasmo Wilhelmsen and C Jesus Montero on one-year contracts.

National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS_Placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 60-day DL. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS_Traded INF Conor Gillaspie to the Chicago White Sox for RHP Jeff Soptic.

American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS_Signed INF Ron Bourquin.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS_Signed INF Mike Dempirio.

SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS_Signed LHP Mitch Clegg.

WICHITA WINGNUTS_Signed C Cole Armstrong and LHP Daniel Schmidt.

Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS_Signed OF Carlos Guzman, C Elvin Millan and LHP Brian Chaput.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM_Signed UTL Peter Fatse to a contract extension.

JOLIET SLAMMERS_Released OF Patrick Norris.

LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS_Signed INF Anderson Hidalgo.

NORMAL CORNBELTERS_Signed C Derek Marshall.

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS_Traded INF Karexon Sanchez to Kansas City (AA) for a player to be named. Signed INF Eric Barnes, INF Ray Hernandez, and INF Ryan Miller.

CITY BEACH TRAVERSE BUMS_Signed RHP Jake Sabol to a contract extension.

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS_Announced the retirement of C Matt Birk.

TENNESSEE TITANS_Agreed to terms with S George Wilson on a multiyear contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL_Suspended Edmonton F Taylor Hall two games for kneeing Minnesota F Cal Clutterbuck in a Feb. 21 game.

C H I C A G O BLACKHAWKS_Reassigned G Henrik Karlsson to Rockford (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS_Placed LW Jan Mursak on waivers.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS_Placed G Rick DiPietro on waivers.

OTTAWA SENATORS_Recalled G Robin Lehner from Binghamton (AHL).

Reassigned F Stephane Da Costa to Binghamton.

PHOENIX COYOTES_Recalled D Michael Stone from Portland (AHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES_Placed F Vladimir Tarasenko on injured reserve.

Recalled F Chris Porter from Peoria (AHL).

WINNIPEG JETS_Recalled D Julian Melchiori from St. John's (AHL).

American Hockey League M A N C H E S T E R MONARCHS_Signed F Hunter Bishop and D Matt Case to professional tryout agreements.

ECHL ECHL_Fined Orlando coach Drake Berehowsky an undisclosed amount for published comments made following a Feb. 21 game against Gwinnett. Fined Bakersfield coach Matt O'Dette an undisclosed amount for published comments made following a Feb. 21 game against Stockton.

SOCCER Major League Soccer CHIVAS USA_Announced MF Edgar Mejia, F Giovani Casillas and D Mario de Luna have been added to the roster.

NEW YORK RED BULLS_Signed MF Michael Bustamante and MF Ian Christianson.

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Troy Christian’s Nathan Kirkpatrick passes the ball Friday.

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■ CONTINUED FROM 15 makes in a row before finally missing one.

By then, it didn’t matter.

“He works very hard on his shooting,” Troy Christian coach Grant Zawadzki said. “And he understands situations and moments. He saw that they were giving away the perimeter for a stretch, and he took advantage of it — which opened up the inside for everyone else, and that’s what makes this a team game.

“The kids made great reads. We shot 80 percent from inside the arc in the first half — and that’s going to win you a lot of ballgames. We got a lot out of Christian (Salazar, 11 points and eight rebounds), Logan (George, 10 points and six rebounds) and Nathanael (Boone, four points) tonight. My big three did a great job.”

But no matter where the Eagles were scoring from, one thing stayed consistent — Catholic Central wasn’t scoring from anywhere.

“We made a simple defensive adjustment after the first five minutes,” Zawadzki said. “We noticed that everyone was a little tentative, a little passive, so we switched the defense up to get them into more of a reaction mode than a thinking one. We were able to turn up the tempo that way.

“We felt like we were defending adequately early, but not exceptional. They (Catholic Central) were still able to get shots off. We knew we had another level to kick into.”

After Zawadzki’s first two 3s gave the Eagles a 24-20 lead, Salazar stole the ball and took it in for a layup to force an Irish timeout. The Eagles forced another turnover right out of the timeout, though, and Holden Varvel found George inside for another easy bucket. Zawadzki then stole the ball and hit Salazar on the fast break to make it 30-20 — three turnovers on three straight possessions that led to three layups.

From there, it was all over.

Ryan Weeks and Will Johnson each scored nine points to lead the Irish (318), while Tate Robertson added eight points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Troy’s Alex Dalton maintains control of his opponent Friday during the Division I district tournament at Fairfield High School.

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Troy Christian’s Christian Salazar brings down a rebound in front of two Catholic Central defenders Friday at the Trojan Activities Center.

Troy Christian’s Spencer Thomas sizes up a shot Friday.

Spencer Thomas added dangerous.”

They’ll just need to start nine points and Nathan Kirkpatrick scored six as from that next level.

Catholic Central — 45 the Eagles forced 22 Dimitrious Dimitroff 2-2-6, turnovers — but only tied Tate Robertson 3-1-8, Jay Gannon things up on the boards, 27- 1-2-4, Cory Wilbur 0-0-0, Ryan 27.

Weeks 4-0-9, Ryan Fain 0-1-1, Now on Tuesday Troy Timmy Weeks 0-0-0, Casey Burns Christian will face the 1-1-3, Joe Murphy 1-0-2, Will 2-5-9, Quintonn Howard team that eliminated it in Johnson 1-0-2. Totals: 15-12-45. last year’s sectional final on Troy Christian — 78 the same floor — seventhMatthew Coots 1-0-2, Holden Varvel 1-0-2, Aaron Horn 2-0-4, seeded Jefferson.

“I believe our team is Spencer Thomas 3-1-9, Logan 3-4-10, Nathan George experienced, and they Kirkpatrick 3-0-6, Justin Lewis 2understand what Jefferson 0-4, Hayden Schindler 1-0-2, brings to the table,” Travis Sloan 0-0-0, Nathanael Zawadzki said. “I think Boone 2-0-4, Christian Salazar 3Dusty Poteet 0-0-0, Scotty we’ll be able to match their 5-11, Scott 0-1-1, Grant Zawadzki 7-4intensity, even exceed it. 23. Totals: 28-15-78.

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TC ........................15 32 60 78 “Our kids are ready, and 3-point goals: Catholic they’re very focused. It’s Central — Robertson, R. Weeks. been a good week of prac- Troy Christian — Thomas 2, tice, and we played a good Zawadzki 5.

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■ CONTINUED FROM 15 to go,” Troy coach Doug Curnes said. “You can’t look ahead at this point. We try to prevent looking ahead because that could lead to you getting beat. Things have played out exactly how we intended so far. To be in the semis with one match to win, either that match or the one after, is a pretty good position to be in.”

Centerville’s Garrett Conner will be McGraw’s opponent in today’s semifinal.

Conner defeated McGraw just weeks ago by a score of 10-7 in the finals of the Greater Western Ohio Conference tournament.

“I’m pretty ready,” McGraw said. “I mean, I practiced hard all week. I kept my weight down, which I haven’t done all year.”

In total, there are three Troy wrestlers left standing after Friday at Fairfield High School.

Alex Dalton (285) was the only other Trojan to win his opening match. After Mason’s Adam Quick tied the score midway through the third round, Dalton responded with four straight points to secure a 5-2 victory. Things did not

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One day after the best two players in the world went home, more top seeds followed Friday when golf’s most unpredictable tournament served up another reminder that the only time the word “upset” should be used is to describe the guys who are no longer playing.

Luke Donald, the No. 3 seed who is regarded among the best in match play, suffered his worst loss in 25 matches at this tournament. Louis Oosthuizen (No. 4) and Justin Rose (No. 5) never even reached the 17th tee when it was time for them to leave.

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When another wild day ended at Dove Mountain, Masters champion Bubba Watson was the last man standing among the top 10 seeds.

“This game … it’s a tossup,” Watson said after going 22 holes to beat Jim Furyk.

“You can’t really judge who’s going to win, or bet who’s going to win. It really means nothing, is what I’m saying.”

At least he’s still playing, even though he made it hard on himself.

Watson missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have won the match. He missed another 5-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole. He had to stand to the side of the green as Furyk stood over a 12-foot putt to win the match.

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finally advanced to the third round.

It was the first time since this World Golf Championship began in 1999 that only one top-10 seed was remaining after two rounds.

“I think we’re beyond surprises, in this event especially,” Graeme McDowell said after needing 20 holes to beat Alex Noren.

“Anybody can have a great day and anybody can have a tough day. It’s what makes the game exciting, and it’s what makes this game extremely fickle and extremely frustrating.”

And fun?

“Yeah, it’s fun when you’re sitting in a car coming back from a second playoff hole having won,” McDowell said.

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Akron’s streak is one game longer than that of Memphis, which hosts Southern Mississippi on Saturday, and matched Kansas’ 18-game streak earlier this season.

North Dakota State (208), which trailed 37-23 at halftime, used a 14-0 run to get within six, 47-41, with 7:35 to play. Lawrence Alexander scored six of his 19 points for the Bison during the run.

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AKRON (AP) — Zeke Marshall scored 14 points and blocked five shots as Akron extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 18 games with a 68-53 nonconference victory over North Dakota State on Friday night.

Nick Harney added 13 points and Demetrius Treadwell had 11 points and 14 rebounds for the Zips (224), whose last loss came on Dec. 15, 80-73 at Detroit.

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round, losing to Springboro’s Jakob Ottaway in four rounds, 86. Troy senior Logan Schlosser (160) was taken down in his first-round match against Zach Adkins of Springboro, then lost to Mason’s Sheldon Sims in the consolation round.

“Mason and I already talked when he got done,” Curnes said. “No. 1, he needs to work on his strength, and No. 2, he needs to work on his mind.

Logan is going to be tough to lose. We’re losing a 20match winner, and that’s going to be hard to replace.”

Wrestling resumes today at 10:30 a.m.

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go Dalton’s way in the quarterfinals, though, as he was pinned in the first round by Harrison senior Truman Gutapfel, who improved to 42-0 on the season with the win.

Andrew Kostecka (220) suffered a 7-0 loss to St. Xavier’s Matt Kuhllmann in his first match of the day.

Kostecka rebounded with a victory in his first consolation match, which leaves him a fighting chance to still reach state.

Mason Perkins (126) was beaten by Mason’s Bryan Crabtree by a count of 16-1 in his opening match, then had his season ended in the consolation

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