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Nasal appointed judge County prosecutor to fill municipal court position

BY WILL E SANDERS Civitas Media wsanders@civitasmedia.com

Check out this week’s iN75 Find out how to relieve your pain at Physiotherapy Associates in this week’s iN75.

Also, Apple Tree Gallery has a new jewelry line and is ready for spring with Easter decorations.

Since 1995 Miami County Prosecutor Gary Nasal has been trying cases in front of the judge’s bench.

Next month, Nasal will be hearing cases from behind it.

On Monday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich approved the appointment of Nasal to serve as municipal court judge.

is Nasal replacing former Municipal Court Judge Mel Kemmer who stepped down from the position July 31 m i d w a y through his secNASAL ond term and will join Judge Elizabeth Gutmann as the second judge of the court, which handles felony

and misdemeanor crimes, in addition to traffic, small claims and civil cases.

The decorated attorney and prosecutor will begin his new position March 11 and will be on the ballot in November to retain the seat for a full term, which ends Dec. 31, 2015.

Nasal, a Troy resident, was one of three nominees selected by the Miami County Republican Party for Kasich to appoint, and the other two consisted of Stacy Wall,

Committee supports housing plat plan

Serenity Horse Rescue may have only been responsible for 23 actual equines, but approximately 125 animals were removed from the property on Feb. 24. It took a rescue response team from the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) and members of the Miami County Humane Society five hours to remove the animals from the property at 5275 State Route 201.

BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@civitasmedia.com

See Page 10.

Teachers with guns issue discussed

CORRECTION Saturday’s story “Legislator pleased with progress” incorrectly stated the number of state employees that have been cut as a cost-saving measure. The correct total is 4,500.

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OUTLOOK Today Rain to snow High: 40° Low: 33° Thursday Snow likely High: 36° Low: 28°

Complete weather information on Page 10.

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125 animals removed from property

In the wake of a bomb scare that involved the FBI, the Tipp City Board of Education discussed school safety and the possibility of allowing teachers to carry firearms Monday night. At the board meeting, school officials thanked everyone involved in the investigation and committed to ensuring the safety of Tipp City students. See Page 6.

city of Piqua prosecutor, and Joe Gibson, a lawyer from Tipp City.

A former municipal court bailiff, Nasal obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wright State University and his juris doctorate from the University of Dayton’s law school. He has practiced law in Miami County since 1988.

The county’s Republican party will now move forward with appointing a new county prosecutor left by Nasal’s appointment,

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Two Troy High School students enter the crosswalk on North Market Street near Ferguson Field just after school let out for the day Tuesday.

Cross with caution Crosswalk on Market Street and Ferguson Drive becoming problematic for pedestrians

BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com The crosswalk on Market Street to Ferguson Drive connects students to Troy High School and Troy Junior High School.

The crosswalk also is one of the school district’s unsafe areas and has TROY been prone to pedestrian strikes on the four-lane road long before Tuesday’s accident.

According to Troy City Police School Resource Officer Brandon Fellers, the crosswalk that crosses four lanes of traffic to the Ferguson Drive entrance of the high school and junior high has been problematic for the city, the police department and the school district.

Earlier in the school year, a high school student suffered minor injuries after an accident at the same crosswalk.

The student was able to walk to the high school after the accident.

A seventh grade student sustained injuries to the hip, leg and head as the 12 year-old girl was in the middle of the crosswalk and was struck by a van traveling 30 miles per hour at

Girl, 12, hit crossing street

BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com A 12 year-old girl was listed in good condition Tuesday afternoon after she was struck by a van shortly after 7 a.m. at the crosswalk located on Market Street and Ferguson Drive on her way to school Tuesday.

TROY According to Troy City Police Capt. Joe Long, the Troy Junior High seventh grade student did not suffer life-threatening injuries, yet was transported by CareFlight to Children’s Medical Center after the incident as a precaution.

The girl suffered injuries to the leg, hip and head areas after being struck by a van traveling at 30 miles per hour.

The driver, Sarah McDowell of Troy, was cited for speeding in a school zone and failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

“The driver said she was traveling about 30 miles per hour and that’s a 20 miles per hour

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BY WILL E SANDERS Civitas Media wsanders@civitasmedia.com A former county sheriff ’s deputy learned what it’s like being on the other side of the law Monday during his arraignment in common pleas court on a felony charge of theft in office.

Tony W. Walters, 40, of New Carlisle, stood mute at his arraignment on the fifth-degree 6 felony for actions his indictment

state occurred between Jan. 1, 2007, through Sept. 15, 2007, while he was working as a sheriff’s deputy.

Judge Robert Lindeman entered a not guilty plea on Walters’ behalf.

Walters, who appeared at his arraignment via a court summons, was released on his own recognizance following the hearing and a pretrial conference was scheduled for March 4.

He was placed on paid admin-

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Troy man charged with importuning

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istrative leave by S h e r i f f Charles Cox in February 2012 and subsequently fired in late June at the WALTERS conclusion of an internal investigation revolving around theft allegations.

According to Walters’ personnel

Authorities in Troy said a man arrested over the weekend tried to use the social networking website Facebook in an attempt to solicit sex from a girl three times younger than he is.

The 37-year-old sex suspect, Steven J. Marshall, was charged in Miami County Municipal Court on a felony charge of importuning.

He remains held at the Miami County MARSHALL Jail on a $30,000 bond.

On Feb. 24, members of the Troy Police Department arrived at

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Former deputy appears in court Walters arraigned on felony theft charge

A final plat for the Edgewater housing development received a positive recommendation at Monday’s committee meeting, along with other legislation during the utilities, law and ordinance and finance committee meetings that evening. All legislation will be decided upon by Troy City Council.

Plans for section seven of Edgewater have been modified slightly from the preliminary plan, with changes including larger lots to accommodate requests for more three-car garages and other issues, said Director of Public Service and Safety Patrick Titterington. One fewer lot will be built north of Shady Tree Drive, equaling a total of 19 in the section rather than the original 20.

A right-of-way is slated for Shady Tree Drive and Pond View Drive.

Harlow Builders, Inc. is the construction company.

The law and ordinance committee also recommended council approve legislation declaring the city’s opposition to House Bill 5, which is slated to cost the city an estimated $750,000 to $1.25 million in reduced revenue every year.

While the legislation claims to promote revenue-neutral income tax collection, it is projected to cost municipalities substantially in revenue cuts, Titterington said.

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

Corn Month Bid Change Feb 7.2100 + 0.0925 NC 13 5.2100 + 0.0600 Jan 14 5.4700 + 0.0600 Soybeans Month Bid Change Feb 14.3200 - 0.0350 NC 13 12.0800 - 0.0775 Jan 14 12.2200 - 0.0625 Wheat Month Bid Change Feb 6.7700 + 0.0575 NC 13 6.7900 + 0.4000 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

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7 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

“The big problem is visibility — it’s busy spot,” Fellers said.

Fellers said often the four lanes of traffic become dangerous for pedestrians who are in the middle of the crosswalks as drivers change lanes to not become hung up in the turn lane on to Ferguson Drive.

“We are doing what we can do and hope we don’t have any more incidents,” Fellers said.

Fellers said he has been working on trying to improve safety of the crosswalk for a year and a half.

Fellers said he’d like to see strobe crosswalk signs that light up during school or event hours, push button access and crosswalk lights that flash in the middle of the street much like airports and heavy pedestrian areas such as beach access utilize today.

“There’s nothing really there except for the crosswalk,” Fellers said. “It’s dark in the morning, it’s a busy road and there’s people trying to turn in to Ferguson and others trying to go around and you have kids in the middle of the street trying to get

to school.”

Fellers said the poorly lit cross walk, the early hours of the morning when students walk to school and the four lanes of traffic make the crosswalk in the middle of Market Street one of the more dangerous points of travel in Troy for pedestrians.

“It’s not your typical crosswalk since it’s not at an intersection and we’ve tried to address this a few times,” Fellers said. “There are a lot of residential areas, apartments and quite a few kids going through there to get to school.”

Fellers said other crosswalks such as those in front of Troy Memorial Stadium to the high school on Staunton Road aren’t as dangerous since traffic has been slowed down by traffic lights. Elementary schools around Troy use safety patrols to help younger students navigate intersections and traffic near school.

Most of the student traffic using the Market Street and Ferguson Drive crosswalk are from the area is from the both the Sherwood and Stonyridge neighborhoods.

“The ones getting here earlier times, there isn’t much daylight,”

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Fellers said. “It’s busy with kids from about 7-7:20 a.m. before the student drivers start arriving.”

Fellers said many people are not as aware of the crosswalk, even with the yellow caution light, as they are at intersections.

“For kids to cross four lanes, that’s different than most crossings,” Fellers said.

Fellers said he was notified that the most recent city budget appropriations for the city did not account for the improvement to the crosswalk area.

“It was turned down by the city,” Fellers said, noting the recent budget request. Fellers said he has worked with the city engineer’s office to finance more lights, strobes and a push button crossing for the crosswalk.

Fellers said improvements to the crosswalk, which has had two pedestrian strikes this school year, could range from $2,500 from minor upgrades to upwards of $18,000 for installation for push button crossing posts with strobe lighting and twosided LED powered signs.

Fellers said the city, the school district and the police departments

“are doing what they can.”

Fellers said attempts of making more of a police presence at the areas does not work since drivers then pay attention to the police officials than the roadways.

“We create even more of a distraction,” Fellers said. “I hope in the near future there’s a way to make it safer for everybody – not just students, but for people going to football games, or events at Hobart Arena, the Strawberry Festival and we have that music festival coming up – so I hope there will be a better solution.”

Fellers said he is looking to improve the dangerous crosswalk through private donations, grants or other avenues to improve the crosswalk.

Fellers said the crosswalk is not eligible for state funding improvement grant such as the Safe Routes to School since it’s mainly used for elementary schools.

“We really lucked out, but that’s the way that grant is,” Fellers said.

“That’s the only school road safety grant we know of and it was mainly designed for kids riding bikes and crosswalks with (student) crossing guards.”

Girl hit

Nasal • CONTINUED FROM 1 but a meeting date has yet to be scheduled, said John “Bud” O’Brien, party chairman.

The appointee will then serve as county prosecutor until the 2014 November general election, he said.

Interested applicants must meet certain criteria to be considered for the post, including being an attorney in good standing and

an eligible voter in the county.

O’Brien said he has known Nasal for many years and said he has “certainly done an excellent job as the Miami County prosecutor.”

“His vast experience will be a great asset to the Miami County Municipal Court bench,” O’Brien added. “I wish him well in his new position and I know he will be successful.”

• CONTINUED FROM 1 zone,” Long said.

The student was kept overnight at Children’s Hospital for observation, according to hospital authori-

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Senate confirms Hagel for defense secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation’s next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama’s pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.

The vote was 58-41, with four Republicans joining the Democrats in backing the contentious choice. Hagel’s only GOP support came from former colleagues Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Dick Shelby of Alabama and Mike Johanns of Nebraska all three had announced their support earlier and Rand Paul of Kentucky.

The vote came just hours after Republicans dropped their unprecedented delay of a Pentagon choice and allowed the nomination to move forward on a 71-27 vote.

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Obama welcomed the bipartisan Senate vote, although 41 Republicans opposed his nominee, and said in a statement that “we will have the defense secretary our nation needs and the leader our troops deserve.”

The looked past the divisions and said he was grateful to Hagel “for reminding us that when it comes to our national defense, we are not Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans, and our greatest responsibility is the security of the American people.”

Republicans had opposed their onetime colleague, casting him as unqualified for the job, hostile toward Israel and soft on Iran. The objections remained strong well after the vote.

“I continue to have serious questions about whether Chuck Hagel is up to the job of being our secretary of defense,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said in a statement. “I hope, for the sake of our own national security, he exceeds expectations.”

Hagel joins Obama’s retooled second-term, national security team of Secretary of State John

Kerry and CIA Director-designate John Brennan at a time of uncertainty for a military emerging from two wars and fighting worldwide terrorism with smaller, deficit-driven budgets.

Among his daunting challenges are deciding on troop levels in Afghanistan as the United States winds down its combat presence and dealing with $46 billion in budget cuts set to kick in on Friday. He also will have to work with lawmakers who spent weeks vilifying him.

Republicans insisted that Hagel was battered and bloodied after their repeated attacks during the protracted political fight.

“He will take office with the weakest support of any defense secretary in modern history, which will make him less effective on his job,” said Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the Senate GOP’s No. 2 Republican.

Not so, said Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, who pointed out that Hagel now has the title and the fight is history.

“All have to work together for the interest of the country,” said Reed, D-R.I. The vote ended one of the most bitter fights over a Cabinet choice and former senator since 1989 when the Democratic-led Senate defeated newly elected President George H.W. Bush’s nomination of Republican John Tower to be defense secretary.

ties. It is the second accident at the crosswalk located on Market Street and Ferguson Drive this school year, according to officials. The previous accident was a minor incident in the fall of 2012.

Walters file, the former deputy allegedly stole a digital camera from the sheriff’s office and stole trash bags and reams of paper from the Miami County Park District while on duty.

At the time of the allegations Walters was assigned to patrol and provided law enforcement coverage in all of the parks in Miami

County and assisted with park-related events and programs.

The ex-deputy was hired on at the sheriff’s office in August 1998 and earned $25.35 an hour, according to sheriff’s office financial figures.

If convicted as charged, Walters could face up to a year in prison, fines and could be ordered to make full restitution.

Plat plan • CONTINUED FROM 1 In response to a question from councilman John Schweser, Titterington said the city of Dayton stands to lose as much as $3 million in annual revenue.

In other council news, the utilities committee was supportive of a water master plan update under engineering firm Black & Veatch, at a cost of $155,000, as budgeted for 2013. A modeling of the water distribution and supply system has not been performed in about 10 years, said Tim Ray, Troy’s water plant superintendent.

Also OK’d by the committee was $120,000 for the routine cleaning of the Lime Sludge Lagoon, one of two in the city.

The finance committee gave its approval of existing Enterprise Zone Agreements, which include two for F&P America and one each for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Ishmael Precision Tool Corp., Clopay Building Products, Inc. and ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC. The Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review Council gave its recommendation for continuance at its Feb. 21 meeting.

Importuning • CONTINUED FROM 1 Marshall’s home and took him into custody.

Police reports indicate that at the time of the arrest Marshall was “expecting” the police to arrive for his previous conduct of communicating with a 12-year-old girl he stated he wanted to have sex with during a conversation on Facebook.

Detectives began investi-

gating Marshall after the mother of the victim contacted them after learning of an online discussion held between her pre-teen daughter and Marshall.

If convicted of the thirddegree felony Marshall faces between one to five years in prison, a fine and sex offender registration for the next 15 years, possibly longer.

A March 5 preliminary hearing has been scheduled.

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• ALUMNI MEETING: All Kiser High School alumni and friends are invited to the monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 200, 5046 Nebraska Ave., Huber Heights. Use the rear entrance.

• BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be from 3-7 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. A bright green “Blood Donor 2013 — Share the Luck, Share the Love, Give Blood” T-shirt will be given to everyone who registers.

Schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or visit www.GivingBlood.org for more information.

THURSDAY • MEAT LOAF: The Troy American Legion will offer a meatloaf dinner from 5-7:30 p.m.

The meal also will include fried potatoes and onions and green beans or corn.

• TAX PREP: AARP volunteer tax preparation assistance for retiree’s will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MiltonUnion Public Library. The volunteers accept clients on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring photo ID and Social Security number.

• BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Knights of St. John, 110 S. Wayne St., Piqua. A bright green “Blood Donor 2013 — Share the Luck, Share the Love, Give Blood” T-shirt will be given to everyone who registers.

Schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or visit www.GivingBlood.org for more information.

• REPUBLICAN WOMEN: The Republican Women’s Group will meet at 7 p.m. at The Art Vault in downtown Troy. For more information, call Marybeth Kemmer at (937) 216-9443.

• SPECIAL MEETING: The Tipp City Exempted Village Board of Education has called a special meeting at 5:45 p.m. at the board of education office, 90 S. Tippecanoe Drive, Tipp City. The purpose of the meeting is a work study session for discussion of possible implementation of a health savings account plan starting Jan. 1, 2014. There also will be further discussion of implementation of a facility plan, for future projects, in the district.

• PIZZA OFFERED: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will have pizza available for purchase before darts.

Price varies depending on what is ordered.

• TACO SALAD: The Ladies Auxiliary at American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will serve taco salad from 6- 7:30 p.m. for $4. Euchre will start at 7 p.m. for $5 each.

• COMMUNITY MEETING: Newton Superintendent Pat McBride will conduct a brief community meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the school cafeteria. McBride will present information on school security, the governor’s school funding plan and how it affects Newton, Newton’s current financial position, changes in student testing and school accountability changes. There will be a question and answer session afterwards.

FRIDAY • GRAND RE-OPENING: WACO Historical Museum & Learning Center will celebrate its grand re-opening for the 2013 season from 6-8 p.m. There will be an open house reception featuring the aviation images of Mike Ullery of Troy. He has served as staff photographer for the Aviation Hall of Fame, which has brought him into contact with many of the most legendary names in aviation history. Along with having his photos on display and for sale, Ullery will be talking about his adventures with these famous aviation legends.

The open house is free and open to the public. The museum will then resume normal hours, which are 9 am. to noon Monday-Friday and noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. The museum is located at 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy.

For more information, visit www.wacoairmuseum.org.

• FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St.,

SATURDAY-SUNDAY • EASTER SALE: An Easter fair trade sale will be offered from 5-6:30 p.m.

Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the St. Patrick under croft at 409 E. Main St., Troy. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of coffees and an assortment of chocolates such as milk and dark chocolate eggs and multiple kinds of chocolate bars.

SATURDAY • BEACH BASH CANCELED: The beach bash to beat the winter blues scheduled for today at Troy Christian High School has been postponed until a later date. For more information, visit troychristianschools.org.

• POT PIE: The Tipp City Seniors will offer a chicken pot pie supper from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Tipp City American Legion Post No. 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City. The meal will include homemade pot pie, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, beverage and pie, for $8 for age 12 and over and $4 for children. Papa D’s Pony Express Karaoke will follow from 7 p.m. to close.

• SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Troy Post No. 43 baseball will offer an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at 622 S. Market St., Troy. The meal also will include salad bar, rolls, dessert and soft drink or coffee. Meals will be $6.75 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

• BREAKFAST SET: The Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ on County Road 25-A, Troy.

• CREATURE FEATURE: The red-tailed hawk will be the topic of the Creature Feature from 2-3 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Join participants for a wildlife encounter as they discover the amazing adaptations of these majestic birds. The event is free with paid admission to the center.

• SHARE-A-MEAL: The First United Church of Christ’s Share-A-Meal will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meal will feature roasted pork loin, roasted potatoes, corn, cake and beverages. The monthly Share-A-Meal program is on the first Saturday of each month at First United Church of Christ on the corner of South Market and Canal streets, Troy. Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handicapped accessible.

SUNDAY • BREAKFAST SET: Breakfast: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, at 7578 W Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer madeto-order breakfast from 8- 11 a.m.

Everything is a la carte.

• BREAKFAST OFFERED: Breakfast will be prepared and served by the Boy Scout Troop No. 586 at the American Legion, Post 586, Tipp City, from 8-11 a.m. Items available will be bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, hash browns, pancakes, french toast, waffles, cinnamon rolls, juices and fruit. The meal will be $7.

• PANCAKE BRUNCH: Serving times are every half hour between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for Aullwood’s Pancake Brunch to be held at the farm, 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton. Aullwood staff will lead sugarbush walks to the sugar house where sap is boiling into maple syrup. Prices are $6.50 per adult and $3.50 per child (12 and under) and reservations are suggested and can be made by calling Aullwood at (937) 890-7360.

MARCH 4 • AWARDS BANQUET: Newton Junior High and High School’s Winter Sports Award Night will be at 6:30 p.m. in the junior high gym. Parents are encouraged to attend. The program is an opportunity to recognize students for varying accomplishments throughout this winter in junior high boys and girls basketball and junior varsity and varsity boys and girls basketball, as well as cheerleading.

Cemetery clean-up to begin in Newberry Spring cemetery clean up will run from March 114 in Newberry Township.

Township staff are asking that all decorations to be saved are removed by March 14 in all cemeteries maintained by Newberry Township. The cemetery staff will begin removing old arrangements March 15.

New spring arrangements in vases attached to monuments or spring saddles will not be removed.

Other new arrangements may be placed March 30.

Newberry Township cemeteries are:

NEWBERRY TOWNSHIP • Highland — High Street, Covington • Greenville Creek — Buckneck Road, Bradford • Freidens — corner of Versailles and BradfordBloomer Road • Union Church — Church Road, Union Covington • Arnold — State Route 36, Covington • Priest — McMaken Road, Covington • Johnson - State Route 41, Covington

• Lutheran Church — Miami-Shelby County Line Road, Covington.

All artificial arrangements must be in a vase, hanging device or on a monument saddle.

Permanently mark the deceased’s name and a contact person on the bottom of a saddle so identification can be made if it is blown off the monument.

With mowing season soon approaching, cemetery rules prohibit glass containers, wire, toys and figurines that interfere with mowing and trimming.

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Winners named TROY — TWIG 4 Card Club Marathon winners for the month of January as follows: Bridge winners: Group 1: First — Laury Braby and Suzanne Scranton; second — Jean Shaneyfelt and Arlene Ehlers; third — Jo Plunkett and Bonnie Rashilla Group 2: First — Tim and Judy Logan; second — Dick and Sandy Adams; third — Tom and Sue Gagnon Group 3: First — Gloria Plant and Kay Vagedes; second — Kathy Luring and Alice Schlemmer; third — Mary Jo Berry and Sue Gagnon Group 7: First — Dr. Robert Allen and Dave Weaver; second — Fred and Cathy Brown Group 8: First — Judy Logan; second — Patty

Penny; third — Beth Earhart Group 9: First — Dottie Laufer and Joan Hunter; second — Lou Hirsch and Marian King; third — Belva Bemus and Barb Shroyer Group 10: First — Becky Doyle; second — Cindy Wingert; third — Kathy Jent and Sandy Czajka

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PERSPECTIVE

“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

ANALYSIS

Many choices loom for Obama on climate change WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is talking about climate change like it was 2009.

The president, who rarely uttered the words “climate change” or “global warming” during the second half of his first term and during the re-election campaign, has re-inserted it boldly back into his lexicon. In his latest State of the Union address before Congress, Obama sounded like he did in his first, urging lawmakers to limit gases blamed for global warming “for the sake of our children and our future.” Those words followed his inaugural address, in which he said, “We will respond to the threat of climate change.”

The difference between then and now is that Obama knows Congress is unlikely to agree. He said that if Congress won’t act, he will through executive action. The question is: What will he do?

In his toolbox are things as small as requiring appliances to be more efficient and as big as controlling the largest single source of heat-trapping emissions: the carbon pollution from the nation’s coal-fired power plants. How boldly will he act in the face of inevitable pushback from industries and the costs of any new regulations to the fragile economy?

Environmentalists already are pressing Obama to kill the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from western Canada to refineries on the Texas Gulf Coast as a first public test of his commitment to climate change.

“It’s like trying to get to Rome, and there are three or four different roads that get you there,” said David Doniger, a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an advocacy group.

One of the more expensive options available to Obama is regulating greenhouse gases from the oldest, dirtiest coal plants, which are already struggling to compete with cheap natural gas. Whether operators choose to shut them down or invest in pollution controls, the cost is likely to raise electricity rates.

By contrast, moves to boost energy efficiency in buildings and appliances wouldn’t cost as much.

David Victor, a professor at the University of California, San Diego, who has written books on climate change policy, said, “We are close to the point where we have done what we can with regulation without exposing the economy to a lot of extra cost.”

Also looming is a pledge made by Obama in December 2009, during international climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark, to reduce U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases by 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020.

Many experts say that target is feasible without Congress passing new legislation to do things such as capping carbon pollution or taxing it, but it would require a combination of other bold and costly moves.

They include: curbing pollution from existing coal-fired power plants and refineries; phasing out hydrofluorocarbons refrigeration compounds that have helped repair the hole in the Earth’s ozone layer caused by chlorofluorocarbons but which are more powerful than carbon dioxide when it comes to global warming; slashing the leaks of methane gas from natural gas production and transmission; and boosting energy efficiency, something Obama has already done for vehicles.

Of those options, the Obama administration has revealed his plans for only one: energy efficiency. The president will request $200 million in his 2014 budget to reward states for saving energy and has pledged to double by 2030 how much the United States produces for every unit of energy.

“That is the first thing you do before you do renewable energy” because it would cut overall demand for energy, said William S. Becker, the executive director of the Presidential Climate Action Project, which since 2007 has been developing policy recommendations on climate and security for the president. Among the 10 ideas the project laid out in a 2012 report was to make America the most energy-efficient nation in the world.

LETTERS San Francisco Chronicle on Obama’s State of the Union speech: President Barack Obama took on the great unfinished business of his first term — climate change, immigration reform, Medicare reform, tax reform, the deficit — while adding big challenges on everything from universal preschool to significant new gun laws in his State of the Union address.

The president’s speech was unusually long — well more than an hour — and uncommonly poignant even by his own high standards.

It ended with an emotional call to reduce gun violence with laws to enhance background checks, curtail “straw purchas-

es” that allow criminals to get guns and to stop the sale of “weapons of war” that facilitate mass carnage and put law enforcement at a disadvantage.

He invoked the names of victims of violence to urge lawmakers to vote on these measures. Obama used the ultimate bully pulpit to its optimal effect.

Less convincing were the president’s expressions of commitment to bipartisanship and deficit reduction — neither of which has been a hallmark of his first term or his post-reelection rhetoric.

His claim that none of the proposals he laid out would add “a single dime” to the federal deficit defies common

sense.

Worthy as those programs might be, guarantees of universal preschool and government investments in struggling communities, infrastructure improvements and myriad other government endeavors are going to cost money.

He implored Washington to move away from its habit of veering from one manufactured crisis to another. … But it must be noted that the White House has drawn its own lines in the sand that have made it difficult for the two parties to reach agreement.

The big priorities Obama laid out were sound; like it or not, he will need Republican help to achieve them.

DOONESBURY

I was under the gun so I took it on the run Well, I have officially registered for the Color Run. What’s that, you ask?

Basically, it’s a “powdered sugar food fight.” Participants complete a 5K while being splattered with paint — no paint guns, thank goodness — by volunteers, sponsors and staff on the sidelines. The whole point, apparently, is to get your white T-shirt — and yourself — tie-died to perfection.

I am serious.

Before I decided to sign up, my friend Jane Ellen had already wrangled a group of friends to run together under the name “Team Oreo.” Apparently, one time “color” autocorrected to “Oreo” in a texting conversation, and thus the name was hatched. Anyway, I should have known that the event wasn’t for elitists just by the fact that such a name was permissible, but I still wasn’t convinced. After all, some of Jane’s macho guy friends had registered. No way was I going to look like a fool.

But she was persistent about as many of our friends signing up as possible. It took some encouragement: Me: “If I sign up for the Color Run, will I mess up our team

Natalie Knoth Troy Daily News Columnist score if I’m horrible? I’m serious.”

Jane: “No. It isn’t a timed race.

We won’t have a group time at all!

We can walk a good portion if you need to.”

That’s all the reassurance I needed.

So I went online to sign up and was even more excited after reading the description online: “There are plenty of other great 5Ks out there to test speed and performance. This Color Run event is all about a color crazy day with friends and family. You can run, walk, crawl or cartwheel if you wish!”

Essentially, I can waddle my way through the race and still earn a T-shirt and sweatband that make me look like an accomplished runner? Alright! Game on.

For all those concerned with the logistics, the color “explosions” are made of 100 percent natural food-grade cornstarch according to the website (thecolorrun.com).

Runners can determine the extent of the color blitz by selecting a lane. The middle one is deemed the least colorific.

We registered for the July 20 race in Columbus, but there are Color Runs all over the country.

Other Ohio stops include Cincinnati on Aug. 24 and Cleveland in June, date TBA. A different charity is selected for each city, which makes the somewhat pricey entry fee seem plausible. Not to mention all the supplies, preparation and cleanup has got to come with a pretty hefty price tag.

Still, I always consider these types of experiences to be worth the expense. That’s why I signed up for the Warrior Dash a couple months ago, too. Like the Color Run, the event is hosted nationwide at various dates, including June 1 in Butler, and it benefits charity — St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

But unlike the Color Run, “completion of all obstacles may

be hazardous … There will be paramedics and an ambulance on site in case of an emergency. You enter Warrior Dash at your own risk.”

Say what?

Depending on the city, obstacles could include — and I quote from the website — muddy mayhem, warrior roast, cliff hanger, trenches, barricade breakdown, cargo climb, great warrior wall, giant cliffhanger, deadweight drift, hard rain, leaders ledge, Mortimer’s crossing, mud mounds, petrifying plunge, road rage, storming Normandy and vicious valley.

Sounds a little intimidating … probably a good thing I didn’t read the disclaimer and detailed information till AFTER I signed up.

I’m sure with some training, I’ll be ready for both the Warrior Dash and Color Run in no time.

After all, this morning I ran an entire mile without stopping.

Go me.

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OBITUARIES

SHIRLEY A. SAGE PIQUA — Shirley A. Sage, 74, of Piqua, died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at her residence.

She was born in Sidney, Ohio, on July 15, 1938, to Annabelle (Parr) Gates Smith of Lima, Ohio, and the late Emerson Gates.

On June 12, 1953, in Sidney, she married Austin R. Sage. He preceded her in death July 28, 1992.

Shirley is survived by one daughter, Lisa Byers of Piqua; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Gloria Gates of Sidney; half brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Jen Vanhorn of Michigan; two sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy and Leo Bender of Tennesee and Janice SAGE Moore of Lima; three half sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Jerry Wireman of Lima, Patricia Clark of Botkins and Tammy Alstep of Lima; very good friend, Janet Kloeker, Piqua; two grandchildren, Penny (Dustin) Sage-Black and Elizabeth Sage,

ALVA F. KITTLE

PIQUA — Alva F. Kittle, 90, of Piqua, died both of Piqua; and four great-grandchildren, at 9:29 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at the Steven Earls, Carissa Cavanaugh, Logan Upper Valley Medical Center.

Black and Preston Wireman.

He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Bradford, She was preceded in death by one son, to the late Frank and Florence Kittle. He Austin R. Sage Jr; one sister, Sandra grew up in Celina and raised his family in Compton; one brother, Dennis Gates; and one granddaughter, Piqua.

He married Anna Lorraine Amber Byers.

Shirley worked for Atlas Allen- Pennington on Sept. 25, 1943, in Kentucky; and she survives.

A in Piqua for more than 20 Other survivors include a years. She also worked in janidaughter, Tamara (David) torial for Proclean and K & B Beaty of Troy; a son, Steven T. for years. Shirley was an (Linda) Kittle of Piqua; nine assembler at Copeland Corp., grandchildren; 13 great-grandSidney, for six years before children; and one great-greatretiring. grandson.

Funeral services will be at He was preceded in death by 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, two sons and daughter-in-law, KITTLE 2013, at Melcher-Sowers Dean (Fran) Kittle, Rick Kittle; a Funeral Home, Piqua, with Chaplain Candy Null officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill grandson, Patrick Kittle; a great-granddaughter, Brittney Kittle; grandson-in-law, Cemetery, Piqua.

Robert Collins; and a brother, Francis Kittle.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.

Mr. Kittle retired from the 3 Sigma Co. and had previously worked at Miller-Meteor Corp. and the Orr Felt Co. He enjoyed caring for the family farm in Montezuma.

He will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and faithful pet companion, Lady.

His family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Private burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County Inc., P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

LOWELL THOMAS HAMPTON TROY — Roland Raymond Davidson, 95, of Troy, Ohio, broke earthly bonds to join the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, succumbing to pneumonia. Roland went to join his wife, Evelyn, of 67 ½ years.

Roland was born near Sidney, Ohio, and at an early age, along with his family, arrived by horse-drawn wagon in the Troy area. He and his five brothers spent the rest of their lives in Troy. Roland is the last of the brothers to pass.

During his younger years, Roland excelled in the sports of golf and basketball. As a professional class golfer, he won five Miami Shores and Troy Country Club championships as well as winning the 1935 and 1936 Miami Valley League basketball championships.

He loved nothing more than driving his family on annual vacations west to California and other western states.

His vocations consisted of retiring from the U.S. Post Office and spending 63 years in the music industry as an artisan in musical instrument repair for various local and regional school bands as well as private parties.

Roland was in the 75th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II until

sustaining injuries in Belgium and hospitalization in France and England.

He was an active lifetime member of the First United Church of Christ, having served as deacon for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Betty Ann Glunz of Tampa, Fla.; sons and daughtersin-law, Lawrence and Christine Davidson of Beaufort, S.C., and Timothy and Ernestina Davidson of Tucson, Ariz.; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Roland loved his family very much and was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be sorely missed by his children, his family and the community.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Lauren Allen officiating.

Interment will be in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio, with Veterans Memorial Honor Guard at the graveside.

Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Tipp City Police Department, retiring in TIPP CITY — Lowell Thomas Hampton, 1985.

79, of Tipp City, went home to be with the At the request of the city council, Lowell Lord Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Hospice of created the Tipp City Emergency Services, Dayton. was a trained paramedic and served as He was born Dec. 9, 1933, in Piqua, chief from 1974-1990 when he retired. He Ohio, to the late George Washington and also lobbied for MVH America Ann (Adams) Hampton.

Careflight helicopter.

In addition to his parents, he was He was a long time member preceded in death by his daughter, of Skyview Wesleyan Church Caroline; two sisters; seven brothand was known to family, ers; one half brother; and three neighbors and friends as “The half sisters.

Tomato Man.” He is survived by his loving wife He will be sadly missed and of 58 years, Barbara (Yocum) fondly remembered by all who Hampton; two sons, Rick and his had the honor of knowing him. wife Beth Hampton of Derry, N.H., Funeral services will be at and Randy and his wife Kim 11 a.m. Friday March 1, 2013, Hampton of Tipp City; four grandHAMPTON at Skyview Wesleyan Church, children, Kara (David) Brown of 6995 S. Peters Road, Tipp City, Columbus, Aaron (Kari) Hampton of with Pastor John Hughes officiVandalia, Matthew Hampton of ating.

Derry, N.H., and Clay Hampton of Burial will follow in Maple Hill Tipp City; and great-granddaughter, Cemetery. Family will receive Kasey Lynn Hampton of Vandalia; friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday along with numerous nieces and at the church. nephews.

Arrangements have been Lowell’s high school career was entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral interrupted by the Korean War where he Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH proudly served in the United States Army, 45371. The family requests in lieu of flowrising to the rank of corporal.

He spent his entire adult life serving oth- ers, memorial contributions be made in ers. He was a deputy for the Miami County memory of Lowell to Hospice of Dayton, Sheriff’s Department and an officer on the 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.

THOMAS V. FRANCIS in Washington, D.C. RUSSIA — Thomas V. Francis, 90, of 214 He was co-founder of Francis W. Main St., Russia, Ohio, passed away at Manufacturing Company in Russia, estab3:07 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Wilson lished 1946, and served as president of the Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. company until his retirement in 1991. He was He was born Aug. 29, 1922, in Russia, Ohio, to Felix and Anna (Voisard) Francis. He co-owner of Superior Aluminum Products in Russia and served as president was a lifelong resident of Russia from 1966-1993. He was a and a 1940 graduate of Russia member of the Catholic War High School. On Feb. 28, 1946, he Veterans Post 661, a life memmarried Corrine R. Puthoff in St. ber of Sidney American Legion Patrick, Ohio. She died on May 11, Post 217, a life member and 1995. past Grand Knight of St. Remy Surviving are four sons and three Council of the Knights of daughters and their spouses, Columbus, past president of the William and Mary Louise Russia Civic Association, a (Sherman) Francis of Russia, member of Russia Volunteer Kathy and Dale Nichols of Russia, Fire Department for 30 years, Shirley and James Shenk of served on board of directors of Minster, David and Clarice (Novicki) FRANCIS Bank One in Sidney for 21 years, Francis of Troy, Patrick and Susan served on the board of directors of (Diller) Francis of Troy, Renee and Community Lanes in Minster, Jay Purpus of Minster, and Bradley served on the board of trustees at and Melissa (Raterman) Francis of Wilson Memorial Hospital in Russia.

Sidney, served on board of He also is survived by 29 grandtrustees at Wilson Hospital Foundation and children; two step-grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and five step-great grandchil- established the Thomas V. and Corrine R. dren. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Robert Francis Family Foundation in 1995. Mr. (Jeanette) Scofield of Van Wert and a sister- Francis was selected as the 2003 recipient of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of in-law, Mrs. Leo (Mary) Francis of Russia.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Commerce “Zenith Award” for his accomplishments and contributions to the commuWilmer (Cora), Delbert (Ruth), Glenn nity.

(Melva), Earl (Marie) and Leo; and two sisA Mass of Christian burial will be conductters, Mrs. Ora (Gertrude) Armstrong and Mrs. ed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Remy James (Freda) Daugherty.

Catholic Church with Fr. Frank Amberger, Tom was a member of St. Remy Catholic presider.

Church in Russia. He was also a United Burial will follow at St. Remy Cemetery with States Navy Veteran of World War II, serving full military rites. from 1942 to 1946 with two years in the Calling hours will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 2-8 Southwest Pacific Islands. p.m. Friday, and 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at He was a lifetime charter member of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., a Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made charter member National World War II to Wilson Memorial Hospice Care or to the Museum in New Orleans, and a member of the United States Navy Memorial Foundation charity of the donor’s choice.

BERNARD W. PFEIFFER Pfeiffer, also from Dayton.

TROY — Bernard W. Pfeiffer, 72, of Troy, He also was preceded in death by one passed away at his residence Sunday, Feb. brother, Frank Pfeiffer; and four sisters, 24, 2013.

Evelyn Miller, Sharon Baker, Rebecca He was born Sept. 22, 1940, in Dayton, Meyer and Mary Beth Ennis.

Ohio, to the late Bernard and He was a high school graduMary (Ryan) Pfeiffer. He was ate of St. Gregory Theological married Feb. 29, 1992, to Marilyn Seminary. His hobbies included E. Oakes and she died July 11, cooking, fishing, landscaping 2012. and spending time with his famiBernard is survived by three ly. He was a former employee at sons and daughters-in-law, Meijer in Troy for 14 years, and Jeffrey and Jodie Pfeiffer of later was working for ADCO of Columbus, Jerry and Barb Tipp City.

Pfeiffer of Destin, Fla., and Don A funeral service will be at 5 and Melissa Pfeiffer of p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Burlington, N.C.; two daughters Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, and son-in-law, Anne Pfeiffer of PFEIFFER Troy, with the Rev. Bob Thorton Charlotte, N.C., and Marla and officiating.

Dave Walczak of Allentown, Pa.; two stepA visitation will be conducted from 3-5 sons, Kevin and Brenda Scott, and Gregory and Stephanie Scott; 12 grandchildren; one p.m. Friday prior to the service.

Interment will be held on a later date in great-grandchild; three sisters and brothersCasstown Cemetery. in-law, Joanne Pfeiffer, Nora and Don Contributions may be given in his memory Rolfus, Martha and Bob Frisby, all from to Hospice of Miami County; P.O. Box 502, Dayton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Mary Pfeiffer, and Fred and Diane Troy, OH 45373.

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Families who would like photographs and more

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JAMES T. RUDD JR. PIQUA — James T. Rudd Jr., 64, of Piqua, Ohio, went to be with his Lord at 11:37 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

He was born in Pahokee, Fla., on Nov. 18, 1948, to the late James T. and Patricia (Allen) Rudd Sr. On July 10, 1970, in Clewiston, Fla., he married Jane Miller. She survives.

Jim also is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Susan Rudd of Piqua; one daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and Ben Holtvogt of Piqua; one sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Wayne Johnson of Clewiston, Fla.; two brothers, Frankie Rudd and Wren Rudd of Clewiston, Fla.; and five RUDD grandchildren, Abigayle, Trenton, Braden, Ryder and Carson.

Jim graduated from Clewiston High School in 1966. He then graduated from Jacksonville Tech and Bell & Howell with degrees in electrical engineering and drafting.

Jim was an active member of Piqua Baptist Church, Piqua, for more than 38 years.

He served as chairman of deacons and trustees and a men’s Sunday school teacher.

Jim also was a coach for the Piqua Baseball and Youth Softball Association for 13 years and a youth wrestling coach for six years.

He was a long time member of the former B. P. O. E. (Elks) No. 523 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 614.

Jim was a staking engineer for Pioneer Rural Electric, Piqua, for 32 years. He retired in 2007.

Jim proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army 173D Airborne Brigade as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War. He received a purple heart for his bravery in action.

Jim actively supported the Piqua Young Life, Piqua, and Operation Rebirth in St. Paris.

He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Jim loved playing on the computer, usually playing games with his grandchildren.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be at 11 am. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Piqua Baptist Church, Piqua, with the Rev. Donald Wells officiating.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m.

Wednesday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Piqua Baptist Church Deacon Fund, 1402 W. High St., Piqua, OH 45356; or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.

ETHEL REYNOLDS TROY — Ethel Reynolds, 88, of Troy, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in her residence.

She was born in Riceville, Ky., on May 1, 1924, the daughter of Edward and Mae (Conley) Sparks.

Ethel loved to be in her garden where she grew her fruits and vegetables that she loved to cook for her family.

She is survived by her children, Randall Reynolds, Reva Brown, Renah Roach, Ralph Reynolds and Shelia Swank; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Joy Kerrigan, Lillian Russell and Reva Miser; and several nieces,

nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harvey Reynolds in 2005; two brothers, Ermon and Garland Sparks; and four sisters, Almeda Sparks, Juanita Sharits, Hazel Caudill and Jewel Wright.

A gathering of family and friends will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, in the Blessing Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Drive, Tipp City. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

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

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FUNERAL DIRECTORY • Robert L. Willhoff TIPP CITY — Robert L. Willhoff, 79, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.

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Board discusses teachers carrying firearms District looking into drills, procedures for future TIPP CITY escape from a room, and how to ambush an gunman as a group to disarm him.

ALICE stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate, and is practiced in schools, hospitals and universities across the country.

“There’s no perfect scenario, unfortunately, for any of these kinds of situations,” Kronour said. “It definitely is a training that is getting a lot of recognition. And it’s trying to figure out what parts and pieces of that as well as other things might fit in your situation. But we’re definitely exploring those kinds of things.”

In light of the bomb scare and the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook, board member Tom Merritt brought up the possibility of allowing school staff to carry concealed weapons.

Ohio law does not permit firearms on school property with the exception of law enforcement officers or those individu-

als the school board has authorized to carry concealed weapons, Merritt explained.

“Perhaps we could discuss with teachers who might be willing, if the board was to authorize them to carry, who might be willing to do it,” Merritt said.

Board members Kate Johnsen and Carla Frame and Kronour expressed serious concerns about teachers having guns in the classroom. Frame suggested that another student resource officer would be a better solution.

“I have major reservations about that. I think the profession of teaching is a nurturing profession. I think that carrying a firearm is at odds with most people who choose to be teachers’ nature,” Johnsen said.

Board vice president Scott Dixon also was in favor of exploring the possibility, saying that locked doors and security cameras would only do so much to stop a gunman from getting into school buildings.

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Middle school changes Principal Greg Southers also presented the board with a plan to take the middle school from eight class periods per day to seven, which is intended to increase instructional time.

Instead of eight 40minute class periods, students will have seven 48minute classes, which gives teachers more time to spend on core subjects. In math, science and social studies, students will have 720 minutes more instructional time per semester.

“The teachers are excited,” Southers said.

Sixth graders will still have a double period of language arts and reading. In seventh and eighth grade, students will spend the days they aren’t in gym in another language arts class. An additional semester long class of composition and communication is being developed for eighth graders. The plan also eliminates eighth grade study halls and replaces them with electives.

The board approved continued membership in the Ohio School Board Association at a cost of $5,535 and renewed subscription to School Management News for $150. The board voted to continue accepting open enrollment students.

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If the levy fails, possible effects include health care cuts and insurance changes for staff, custodial cuts, an increase in pay to play, several jobs (including a second grade teacher, high school guidance counselor and media specialist, custodian, six coaches), field trips and staff development, and busing.

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BY CECILIA FOX students for the way they For Civitas Media tdneditorial@civitasmedia.com handled the situation and the community for their In the wake of a bomb support.

“In my opinion everyscare that involved the FBI, the Tipp City Board of body did a good job,” Maus Education discussed school said. “We have to be thanksafety and the possibility of ful there was no physical allowing teachers to carry harm to any students.”

But, as Superintendent firearms Monday night.

At the board meeting, Dr. John Kronour pointed school officials thanked out, it’s not over yet.

The search for the everyone involved in the investigation and commit- remaining note writers ted to ensuring the safety continues and school officials are examining differof Tipp City students.

“We have to be vigilant ent methods of improving on safety from here on out,” security in the schools.

According to Kronour, board president Frank staff will be working with Maus said.

Five threatening notes local law enforcement to were discovered at coordinate drills and emerTippecanoe High School gency procedures and with and Tippecanoe Middle locksmiths on security.

The board also disSchool last week. Last Wednesday, the writers of cussed looking into ALICE, two of the five notes were a program that trains stuarrested, a 14-year-old sev- dents and teachers for difenth grader and a 15-year- ferent scenarios from running away to fighting back old freshman.

The board thanked the against armed intruders.

Tipp City fire and police Some of the training departments as well as the includes learning how to FBI and Wright-Patterson barricade a door with items Air Force Base bomb squad found in a classroom, how for all their help. They also to safely break glass and

The board agreed to wait for new information from NEOLA and further research before continuing their discussion. NEOLA is a company that works with more than 750 school boards in seven states to develop board policies, administrative guidelines, and staff and student handbooks (see www.neola.com for more information).

While the district looks for new ways to keeps kids safe, Maus reminded everyone that the top priority of Tipp City Schools is education.

“Safety and security of the students is number one,” Maus said. “But it can’t be our only priority.

We have to remember that we are here to educate kids.”

The situation began Feb. 13 with a threatening note written on toilet paper. A high school freshman was arrested last week for writing that first note. A seventh grader was also arrested for a note written on a table in the middle school cafeteria, the fifth note found. Police are still looking for other students who may have been involved in writing the other three notes.

They are facing charges of inducing panic, a seconddegree felony, and disorderly conduct and aggravated menacing, both misdemeanors.

“I do not want a juvenile delinquent dictating the policy of our schools. And instead of assigning this person, or these people, the power to influence our district, I would like to use them as an example to other students of how not to behave,” Merritt said.

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Ohio’s Great Black Swamp The Great Black Swamp was a vast wetland that dominated the Lake Erie lowland from northwest Ohio into northeastern Indiana. The system of marshy, woody habitat was created by Ice Age glacial advances and retreats. Although Native Americans set up villages on the periphery of the swamp, they ventured only occasionally across its sandy ridges. The swamp was a barrier to most people for centuries, and was studied by almost no one until it was drained in the late 19th century.

In June of 1812, U.S. troops led by General William Hull crossed the swamp in 20 days. It took them eight days to get from Urbana to Fort McArthur, near Kenton. They bogged down 16 miles north of Fort McArthur, erected Fort Necessity, then advanced 14 miles to build Fort Findlay. They made it to the Maumee River on June 30.

The U.S. government took years to build the Maumee-Western Reserve Road, now State Route 20, through the swamp. The job, begun in 1808, was finished in 1820. By 1835, the road had become an impassable quagmire, and people were traveling along the roadway’s side ditches instead. Short-lived “corduroy” roads were made from logs hewn from the swamp’s massive trees. People who ran inns along the way often made more money pulling people from the mud than for hotel services.

Some inn owners were accused of secretly watering holes to make sure guests got stuck and stayed longer.

The first settlers to live under the swamp’s vast tree canopy had to combat horseflies, malaria-bearing mosquitoes and cholera. They routinely wore long gloves and veils and burned smudge pots that they carried with them like small smoke screens when tending livestock. They even placed them next to their beds at night.

Plank roads were laid in the 1850s. These boardwalk highways worked well at first, but high water levels eventually carried away the planks. In the 1870s, native clay was used to make field tiles for drainage. The implementation of tile drainage was expensive but effective. By the 1900s, the Great Black Swamp was all but gone.

The land that remains is one of the richest agricultural regions in the nation, but draining the swamp destroyed a built-in, natural filter for Lake Erie. The swamp had cleaned mud from the Maumee River, Lake Erie’s second-biggest tributary. Today, people are replanting field buffers of native trees and plants, and establishing wetlands and holding ponds, to try to restore some of the best of the Great Black Swamp.

The Great Black Swamp region (photograph courtesy of the Allen County Historical Society and The Lima News)

Words to Know: habitat periphery cholera tributary glacial necessity implementation buffer For Discussion: 1. For centuries, no one lived in the Great Black Swamp. What do you suppose made people finally wish to live there?

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You’re not alone: Seek help before it is too late Dear Annie: My daughter is a drug addict who is in and out of jail. Over the past 14 years, we have taken custody of her four children. Two of the kids are great. However, the other two are the problem.

The oldest girl just turned 18 and moved out. This kid made our lives miserable. She saw counselors multiple times and began cutting herself, and we finally had to have her committed to a hospital. We did whatever we thought would work, but nothing did. She quit school and now lives with any friend who will take her in.

Now, one of the other girls is 13 and doing the same thing. It's as if they lose their minds once they hit middle school. Her grades are down, she is getting into trouble at school, she cuts classes and has briefly run away twice.

The other two kids are very involved with school and church and are as good as they can be.

But, Annie, we don't want to handle the 13-year-old anymore. All of the counseling, the discipline, the problems, it's too much. My stomach is in knots trying to decide what to do. I am so tired of kids who think they know everything but are dumber than dirt, and all of the drama they command.

My friends tell me to turn her over to foster care, but no one else is going to worry enough about her. My husband has had two heart surgeries in the past year, and my blood pressure is way too high, even though I take medication. Should I put her in foster care? — Helpless, Tired Granny Dear Helpless: You sound like a caring, loving grandmother, but you are obviously overwhelmed by this difficult situation. You are not alone. Please contact the AARP Foundation GrandCare Support Locator at giclocalsupport.org for a list of available agencies and organizations in your area that help grandparents raising grandchildren. Some of them offer respite care, and it sounds like you could use that kind of assistance.

Dear Annie: My husband's son is getting married in July. We have not been asked whether we would like to invite any of our close friends to the wedding. I know my husband would like to have his good friends see his son get married. Would it be proper to ask whether we could invite a few to the wedding? My husband's exwife and her husband are inviting all of their friends and relatives.

I know my husband is hurt. I have told him to call his son and just ask. Is this OK? — Concerned Stepmom Dear Concerned: Yes. Is your husband contributing to the cost of the wedding? If so, he should have been allotted a small guest list of his own. If he is not contributing, he should offer to pay for the cost of adding his friends to the event.

Dear Annie: "Frustrated" said she felt taken advantage of by a friend who relies on her for transportation. You suggested setting time limits.

As a woman who is disabled and unable to drive, time gets away from me when I'm out. I need to have the visual stimulation every now and then.

"Frustrated's" friend may be in a similar situation. And the intellectual stimulus of being with her friend may help her mood tremendously, since being stuck at home can make a person depressed.

Please ask "Frustrated" to have patience for her friend. — Louisville, Ken. Dear Louisville: Many readers assumed this friend was disabled, but the writer made no mention of it. If there is a disability preventing someone from driving, of course it would require additional patience and time to be accommodating. But if the friend simply doesn't have a license, she needs to be more considerate of those who make the effort to transport her.

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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USDA addresses kitchen cutting board concerns Dear Readers: Everyone has a cutting board or two in the kitchen, and some are in pretty bad shape! Here are recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture regarding cutting boards: • Nonporous cutting boards made of plastic, glass or recycled materials are easier to clean than wooden boards.

• Keep at least two cutting boards: one for cutting only fruits and vegetables, the other for meats.

• After use, wash cutting boards with hot, soapy water, rinse and air-dry or dry with paper towels. (Heloise here: Don’t use a dish towel, because it can spread

Hints from Heloise Columnist bacteria.) Nonporous and solidwood cutting boards can be washed in the dishwasher.

(Heloise here: Although the USDA states that a wooden cutting board can be put in a dishwasher, I hand-wash mine.)

• Over time, all cutting boards wear down and need to be replaced. A sure sign that they

need replacing is deep grooves that become difficult to properly clean. — Heloise EGG SEPARATOR Dear Heloise: I finally found a way to separate my egg whites from the yolks: I just break them into a small colander! The egg whites easily drop out of the colander, leaving the yolks behind.

— Sara B., via email After testing this hint in Heloise Central, it works, but it takes some time for the whites to get through the colander. What we did was use a slotted spoon to move the egg around a little, then just used the spoon to easily remove the yolk from the whites.

— Heloise

PIE SPICES Dear Heloise: Please tell me what is in the apple-pie spice. I cannot find it in the markets. — Janet K., via email Apple-pie spice typically is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice that gives an apple pie its distinct flavor.

It should be available at the grocery store, since it is produced by major spice manufacturers.

However, if you can’t locate it, the spice is available online.

You can add this spice blend to pies, cakes and cookies, or even coffee and French toast. There also is a pumpkin-pie spice available, which is the same blend.

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) In a way, you feel quite selfless today.

This is why you’ll find it gratifying to help someone who is less fortunate than you. (Look for this opportunity, because that’s what it is: an opportunity.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A casual friend might become much closer to you today. In fact, a platonic friend might heat up into something quite cozy. You’ll enjoy the company of others.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might develop a crush on your boss today or someone in a position of authority. Alternatively, others will look at you with admiration because you appear kind and sympathetic.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places. Visit art galleries, museums, beautiful boutiques, parks and gorgeous architectural buildings.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Someone might extend a kindness to you today, or in turn, you might be generous to someone. Basically, people feel sympathetic to each other today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a lovely day to enjoy warm feelings with partners and close friends.

You feel sympathetic because you know what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s wedges.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You can help a co-worker or a customer today. If you get a chance to do this, you’ll find it rewarding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Romance is the stuff of movies and pixie dust today. You might fall in love or develop a crush on someone. You certainly will enjoy creative activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a lovely day to redecorate at home and entertain at home as well.

You want to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings and also to be surrounded by loving friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You can make money writing and talking today because you have a natural grace of speech today. Even gentle conversation with others will please you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful with finances because something might look better than it really is. If spending money, don’t go overboard on elegant luxury. (But how tempting!)

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It’s easy to have a rapport with others today because you feel genuinely warm and friendly. But more than that, you also feel mutually sympathetic with someone.

YOU BORN TODAY You’re vital. You have a natural, inborn joie de vivre.

You’re a positive thinker with a vibrant personality. You love to be stimulated by ideas, events and other people, and often experience more of life than the average person. In year ahead, something you’ve been involved with for about nine years will diminish or end in order to make room for something new.

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TODAY IN HISTORY ing a Cadillac’s motor with just the press of a switch, instead of handcranking. • In 1943, during World War II, Norwegian commandos launched a raid to sabotage a German-operated heavy water plant in Norway. The U.S. government began circulating onecent coins made of steel plated with zinc (the steel pennies proved very unpopular, since they were easily mistaken for dimes). • In 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, limiting a president to two terms of office, was ratified. • In 1968, at the conclusion of a

(AP) — Today is Wednesday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2013. There are 307 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 27, 1933, Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, was gutted by fire. Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming the Communists, used the fire as justification for suspending civil liberties.

On this date: • In 1801, the District of Columbia was placed under the jurisdiction of Congress. • In 1911, inventor Charles F. Kettering demonstrated his electric automobile starter in Detroit by start-

CBS News special report on the Vietnam War, Walter Cronkite delivered a commentary in which he said the conflict appeared “mired in stalemate.â€? • In 1973, members of the American Indian Movement occupied the hamlet of Wounded Knee in South Dakota, the site of the 1890 massacre of Sioux men, women and children. (The occupation lasted until May.) • Today’s Birthdays: Actress Joanne Woodward is 83. Consumer advocate Ralph Nader is 79. Chelsea Clinton is 33. Singer Josh Groban is 32. Actress Kate Mara is 30.

Officials remove 125 animals from property

BY JOYELL NEVINS Civitas Media jnevins@civitasmedia.com Serenity Horse Rescue may have only been responsible for 23 actual equines, but approximately 125 animals were removed from the

property on Feb. 24.

It took a rescue response team from the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) and members of the Miami County Humane Society five hours to remove the animals from the property at 5275 ÂŽ

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State Route 201. Species included pigs, alpacas, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats, turkey, sheep, guinea and dogs.

Miami County Sheriff’s deputies were also on hand to assist the humane society in carrying out the warrant and shut down part of State Route 201 while the animals were collected.

The property has been under investigation by the humane society and other organizations for six months. On Feb. 12, Miami County Health Department executed a search warrant against the tenant for living in a structure that was meant to be a storage trailer for agricultural equipment.

The health inspector was

BETHEL TWP. accompanied by representatives from the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office, Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District, Bethel Township Planning & Zoning and Miami County Humane Society.

The tenant was given 30 days to move out and the trailer was condemned for living purposes. According to Bethel Township Administrator Andy Ehrhart, the tenant has complied with this. When the teams came to the farm on Sunday, there was a housing trailer located behind the storage structure.

During the health department’s search, Sharon Karns of the humane society said she saw some animals that were “OK� and some with “issues,� but that the tenant was being cooperative at that time. On a follow-up visit on February 21, Karns brought a veterinarian with her, noticed increased issues, and deter-

mined direct action was needed. “I decided it was time to take stronger actions,� she said.

According to its mission statement, Serenity Horse Rescue is “dedicated to promoting equine welfare; rescue abused, neglected or unwanted equines; and to educate the public in proper equine care. Our No. 1 priority is saving abused, neglected or unwanted equines.

And to this extent we help in every way possible to rescue equines that are in a lifethreatening situation. SHR provides a safe haven, rehabilitates and places them into a permanent loving home.�

However, Teresa Landon, director of OSPCA, described the animals as ranging in condition from good to fair to “very bad.�

She noted there was no good quality hay and a plethora of mud instead of grass.

The owner of Serenity Horse Rescue, Shula Woodworth, showed up partway through the seizure.

Landon persuaded her that the best thing to do would be

to voluntarily surrender the animals to the OSPCA, who are now the official owners of the animals. “When I got the surrender form signed, it was to relieve the county of expenses (incurred in caring for the animals),� Landon said.

All of the seized animals are currently housed at the OSPCA’s farm sanctuary and other no-kill rescues through the OSPCA’s network throughout the state.

Landon said the OSPCA is also helping to compile evidence, through extensive photographs and veterinary exams, for the ongoing investigation led by Karns.

Karns is currently waiting for veterinary reports, but plans to pursue legal action.

She has up to two years to file charges. Karns said she has not spoken to the tenant since this occurred.

OSPCA is seeking financial help with the veterinary bills being incurred through care of the seized animals.

Donations can be given online at www.ohiospca.org or sent to Ohio SPCA, P.O. Box 546, Grove City OH 43113.

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• BASEBALL: Troy Post 43 baseball is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the Troy Post 43 Lodge on S. Market St. in Troy. The cost is $6.75 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit Troy Post 43 American Legion baseball.

• 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.

2nd half dooms Vikings in loss Staff Reports

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Miami East coach Allen Mack wanted to make sure his Vikings pair attention to the right thing heading into Tuesday night’s Division III sectional semifinal against Anna.

“I told them not to look at the 11-12 (record). Anna had won 10 of its last 15 games and has been playing really well, so I told the kids to pay attention to the 10-5,” Mack said.

And while the Vikings stayed close in the first half, the

Rockets couldn’t be stopped in the second.

A.J. Hickman had a careerhigh 23 points to help the young Vikings stay within two at 3432 at the half, but the Rockets (11-13) outscored Miami East 37-14 in the second half — including 19-4 in the fourth quarter — to put away a 71-46 victory Tuesday at Tecumseh High School.

Anna moves on to play West Liberty-Salem on Friday at UD Arena.

Meanwhile, the season ends for the Vikings at 13-10.

“If you look at it simply, we were just unable to score with the same proficiency in the second half, and Anna stayed consistent throughout,” Mack said.

“They shot the ball well all night, and we picked a bad night to be unable to stop our opponent.

“We executed pretty well in the first half and handled the ball well throughout, but we just did not do well offensively in the second half.”

Hickman added three

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Bethel’s Christian Pfledderer is fouled going to the basket Tuesday against Greeneview at Tippecanoe High School.

Sweet revenge

TODAY Boys Basketball Division II Sectional at Springfield Tippecanoe vs. Urbana (8 p.m.)

Division IV Sectional at Piqua Lehman vs. Houston (7:30 p.m.) at Troy Newton vs. Tri-Village (6:30 p.m.)

Bees eliminate Rams, 51-50

BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@civitasmedia.com Bethel coach Eric Glover took a lot of grief for choosing a game against Greeneview at the Division III sectional tournament draw.

Now, he feels vindicated.

“Big time,” Glover said.

THURSDAY Wrestling State Meet at Schottenstein Center Division I Troy (5:45 p.m.)

Division III Troy Christian, Covington, Miami East (3 p.m.)

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Xavier knocks off No. 19 Memphis Another big second-half lead had evaporated against a ranked team that sensed it was about to pull away. Xavier’s players huddled, looked at each other and made a group decision.

No, they weren’t going to fritter away another one.

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Division III Sectional Final at UD Arena Bethel vs. Versailles (7:30 p.m.)

Division IV Sectional Final at Troy Troy Christian vs.Yellow Springs (7 p.m.)

Wrestling State Meet at Schottenstein Center Division I Troy (11:20 a.m.)

Division III Troy Christian, Covington, Miami East (10 a.m.)

rebounds and two assists to his 23 points, while Luke House added 16 points and four assists. But it was a two-man game for the Vikings as Hickman and House combined for 85 percent of the team’s offense.

Chandon Williams had the game-high with 28 points for the Rockets, one of three Anna players in double figures.

“I want to thank my assistant coaches for their work with the kids all year, and I want to

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Troy Christian’s Grant Zawadzki is fouled by a Jefferson player on the fast break during Tuesday night’s Division IV sectional semifinal at the Trojan Activities Center.

Feels like the 1st time Eagles top Jefferson, advance to sectional final

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Which is exactly how his team played.

Patrick Bain and Christian Pfledderer were both in double figures, helping the Bees hold a double-digit lead over the Rams for most of Tuesday’s sectional semifinal matchup. And though No. 3 Greeneview — which

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■ Bowling

There is a first time for everything, and that has kind of been Troy Christian’s motto all season long.

The Eagles checked off another first on their list Tuesday.

Troy Christian outscored Jefferson 17-5 in the second quarter, and never looked back, coasting to victory by a 67-41 score in Division IV sectional

Darrow performs at district Staff Reports

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Rachel Darrow, a freshman on the Troy girls bowling team, acquitted herself well at the district tournament by rolling a 560 game Monday at Beaver-Vu. Unfortunately for Darrow, it was not enough to advance to state. Darrow shot games of 203171-186 — a commendable feat for her first trip to the district level.

semifinal action at Trojan Activities Center in Troy. It was the first time coach Ray Zawadzki has beaten Jefferson — the same team that ousted the Eagles last year in the sectional finals.

“It’s a year of first’s, and we’re very excited,” Ray Zawadzki said. “It feels good. I’m happy for the boys. They’ve worked really hard to achieve something they haven’t done in the four years they’ve been here, those seniors. I was knocked out three years ago and I was knocked out last year by them.

We owed them one.”

The win puts the Eagles are back in the sectional finals for the second year in a row, where

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Troy Christian’s Christian Salazar goes up for two points Tuesday night against Jefferson.

“Rachel stayed clean in two of her three games, filling 27 of the 30 frames she bowled. She was just unable to put together a string of strikes to push her scores high enough to get to state,” Troy coach Rob Dever said. “Rachel performed very well, especially as a freshman.

“Now she knows what it takes to get to the next level.”

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■ CONTINUED FROM 11 thank our seniors for their effort all year,” Mack said. “Our kids played extremely hard all night and gave a tremendous effort” Miami East — 46 A.J. Hickman 10-0-23, Luke House 6-3-16, Villella 2-1-5, Nick Beard 1-0-2. Totals: 19-446.

Anna — 71

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Cha. Williams 10-6-28, Albers 3-6-12, Robinson 4-1-11, Boyd 3-0-8, Bensman 2-2-7, Doseck 1-0-3, Chr. Williams 1-02. Totals: 24-15-71.

Score By Quarters ME ...................14 32 42 46 Anna ................15 34 52 71 3-point goals: Miami East — Hickman 3, House. Anna — Cha. Williams 2, Robinson 2, Boyd 2, Bensman, Doseck.

Records: Miami East 1310. Anna 11-13.

■ National Basketball Association

Irving-less Cavs take down Bulls CHICAGO (AP) — Dion Waiters scored 25 points to help make up for the absence of Kyrie Irving, and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped an 11game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls with a 101-98 victory on Tuesday night.

While Irving rested a sore right knee in street clothes on the sideline, Waiters converted a fadeaway jumper and a layup before Tyler Zeller drove along the baseline for a that helped layup Cleveland open an 87-78 lead with 7:33 left in the game.

The Bulls were down two when they got the ball back with 37.8 seconds left, but Luol Deng missed a long jumper and Shaun Livingston hit two free throws for Cleveland to make it 100-96. Luke Walton then forced a turnover to get the ball back for the Cavs.

Livingston, starting in place of Irving, finished with 15 points as improving Cleveland held on for its third win in the last

four games, bouncing back from a difficult 109-105 loss at Miami on Sunday.

Carlos Boozer scored 27 points and Deng had 26 for Chicago, which has dropped five of seven.

Kirk Hinrich returned to the lineup after missing three consecutive games with a lingering right elbow issue and finished with 11 points, 11 assists and six rebounds.

The Bulls played their first game of the season without reserve forward Taj Gibson, who sprained his left knee when he stepped on the foot of Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 102-72 loss to the Thunder.

Gibson is expected to miss at least two weeks in another devastating injury for Chicago.

Derrick Rose has missed the entire season while he recovers from major left knee surgery, and Hinrich also has missed a bunch of games due to a myriad of injuries.

■ National Hockey League

Stars beat Jackets in OT COLUMBUS (AP) — Loui Eriksson said the game was no work of art unless you can mold a masterpiece out of hard work, muscle and grit.

Eriksson fought off two defenders to get his stick on a rebound and jammed it in 3:03 into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 5-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

“It wasn’t the prettiest game,” Eriksson said.

“But we’ll take the two points and move forward.”

Eriksson was being held back by a pair of Blue Jackets but reached for the puck as he was falling. Before collapsing on the ice, he whipped it past goalie Sergei Bobrovsky for the winner.

Cody Eakin had given the Stars a 4-3 lead with 6:24 left in regulation when his shot from the right wing handcuffed Bobrovsky, the puck trickling through his leg pads and across the goal line.

But the Blue Jackets once again tied it for the

fourth time when Nick Foligno tossed a hard pass from the left short boards to R.J. Umberger, who scored from the right hash with just 1:34 remaining to force overtime.

“That was a back-andforth game, like a pingpong game,” said Dallas’ Antoine Roussel, who like Eakin and Derek Roy had an assist to go with his goal.

Brenden Morrow also scored, and Stephane Robidas and Brenden Dillon each had two assists for the Stars, who had lost three of four coming in.

“I thought we had some jump tonight,” coach Glen Gulutzan said. “We limited their chances. The four goals (surrendered) we didn’t like, but the shots were 39-20. We played a good road game.”

It was a rare secondnight win for the Stars.

They came in just 1-15-2 in the second game of their past 18 back-tobacks dating to last season.

Bethel’s Johnny Wills goes up for a shot Tuesday against Greeneview.

■ CONTINUED FROM 11 knocked off Bethel three short weeks ago — rallied in the second half, seventhseeded Bethel had just enough to pull off a stunning 51-50 upset at Tippecanoe High School to advance to Friday’s sectional title game.

Bethel — which now faces No. 2 Versailles Friday at UD Arena — lost to the Rams (20-4) 51-41 at home on Feb. 5. But given the chance to go after Greeneview in the sectional draw later that week, the Bee coaches didn’t take long to think about it.

“After that first game, I thought that if we met them in the tournament, we’d win,” Glover said. “We lost the game by 10, but it was a lot closer than the score indicates. We told the team right after that loss that if we had the opportunity to jump on them, we would.”

So they jumped on them in the bracket — and the Bees jumped all over them on the court Tuesday night.

Bain led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds and Pfledderer added 11 points and six rebounds — many of which came in the first half as Bethel (16-6) jumped out to a 25-12 halftime lead, riding the strength of an 11-0 run to start the second quarter.

Andrew Hurst had seven points and Jason Clendening added five points and three rebounds in a starting role.

“We told our guards that they’d have to play big,” Glover said.

“Greeneview is a tall team, so we started a smaller, quicker lineup because we felt like we could out-quick their guards.

“I probably watched the tape from that first game, I’m not even kidding, 50 times. I broke it down and saw areas we could attack.”

And Bethel got even smaller once center Gus Schwieterman picked up an early second foul and sat down for the entire second quarter. Even so, Bethel still held the Rams scoreless until a steal-andlayup by Evan Bradds with 1:53 left in the half. All told, the Bees outscored the Rams 13-4 in the second quarter.

Greeneview showed fight immediately in the second half, though, hitting 3s on back-to-back possessions to force a Bethel timeout before a minute

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Bethel’s Patrick Bain brings the ball up the floor in transition during the Division III sectional semifinal game against Greeneview Tuesday at Tippecanoe High School.

Bethel’s Andrew Hurst goes up for a layup Tuesday against Greeneview. had even passed. But three-point plays by Pledderer and Hurst built the lead back up to 10, and a fourth foul on Bradds — who led Greeneview with a near triple-double in the first meeting — with 3:21 left in the third looked like it would be the killing blow to the Rams’ hopes.

But Tyler Bruntz kept Greeneview alive long enough for Bradds to get back on the floor in the fourth quarter, hitting a late 3 and then a layup at the buzzer to make it 41-34 Bethel heading into the final quarter.

Bruntz finished with 20 points, hitting four of the Rams’ nine 3s — all of which came in the second half.

“One of the things we

worked on was forcing them — especially Bradds — out of the paint,” Glover said. “Gus is a big body inside for us, and we had Bain flashing in from the back side. But it didn’t help that (Bruntz) caught fire.”

After a drive by Schwieterman (eight points, six rebounds) gave the Bees a 45-38 lead halfway through the fourth quarter, Greeneview didn’t allow a field goal the rest of the way. The Rams closed to within one at 4544, but a defensive rebound and pair of free throws by Bain made it a three-point game with less than a minute to play. A free throw by Hurst and a pair of free throws by Schwieterman made it 5044 before Bradds banked

in a 3. Bain hit a free throw to make it a two-possession game, but another 3 by Bradds made it 51-50.

A foul after the shot stopped the clock with 0.8 seconds left and put Bethel on the line. Hurst missed the first one and then intentionally missed the second, giving the Rams no chance to get a shot off before time ran out.

Bradds scored a gamehigh 22 points — 16 in the second half — and added nine rebounds and six assists in the loss.

It was a reverse of last season, when the Bees beat the Rams in the regular season but were eliminated by them in the postseason.

“Give Greeneview credit — they never quit,” Glover said. “Bradds did everything in his power to keep them in it. Our ball-handlers are young and don’t have much varsity experience before this year, so we’re trying to get them to understand how to handle the pressure in tight games to help close teams out. But we held on.

“If I had hair, it would be grey now,” Glover added with a laugh.

A small price to pay for vindication.

Greeneview — 50 Alec Nix 0-0-0, Wyatt Erwin 00-0, Tristan Saunders 2-0-6, Tyler Bruntz 8-0-20, Daulton Caudill 10-2, Evan Bradds 9-1-22, Tanner Hudson 0-0-0. Totals: 20-1-50.

Bethel — 51 Patrick Bain 5-5-16, Andrew Hurst 2-2-7, Christian Pfledderer 4-3-11, Jason Clendening 2-0-5, Aaron Bozarth 1-0-2, Gus Schwieterman 2-4-8, Johnny Wills 1-0-2. Totals: 17-14-51.

Score By Quarters GView....................8 12 34 50 Bethel..................12 25 41 51 3-point goals: Greeneview — Saunders 2, Bruntz 4, Bradds 3.

Bethel — Bain, Hurst, Pfledderer.

Records: Greeneview 20-4.

Bethel 16-6.

■ College Basketball

Xavier ends Memphis’ streak, No. 1 Indiana falls CINCINNATI (AP) — Another big second-half lead had evaporated against a ranked team that sensed it was about to pull away.

Xavier’s players huddled, looked at each other and made a group decision.

No, they weren’t going to fritter away another one.

Brad Redford hit a long 3-pointer for the lead after Xavier wasted a 13-point advantage, and the shorthanded Musketeers beat No. 19 Memphis 64-62 on Tuesday night, ending the Tigers’ 18-game winning streak.

Xavier (16-11) made good on its second straight chance to beat a ranked team at home. The

Musketeers blew a 17-point lead in the second half before losing to then-No. 24 Virginia Commonwealth 75-71 on Saturday.

That loss stung a lot and was still in their minds after Memphis (24-4) pulled ahead in the second half.

“We came into the huddle and talked about how we were not going to let it happen like it did against VCU,” forward Isaiah Philmore said. “We had a bad feeling after that game.”

Xavier was missing point guard Dee Davis, who was recovering from a head injury suffered against VCU. Travis Taylor had 18 points and 10 rebounds for

Xavier, whose 45-36 advantage in rebounds led to 18 second-chance points.

Xavier’s depth took another hit when Philmore got a bloody nose in the first half, forcing him to the bench for several minutes.

“I love these kids,” Xavier coach Chris Mack said.

“They won’t win every game, but they play their tails off. We’re not the most talented group. We believe in one another. We’re far from perfect, but I don’t know how you can’t be a fan of our team with the effort they put in every single night.”

The sluggish Tigers scored only 20 points in the first half their lowest-scor-

ing half of the season and were dominated on the boards, ending a couple of notable streaks. Their 18game winning streak was tied with Akron for longest in the nation.

Memphis was the only Division I school that hadn’t lost a road game this season. The Tigers had won 11 straight on the road overall, the nation’s longest active streak.

Xavier’s dominance on the front line made the difference. The Tigers managed only four points off rebounds the entire game.

“We knew how big and physical they were,” Taylor said. “Coach made it a big challenge to give them no

second chances.”

Johnson made three 3s that helped the Tigers overcome that 13-point deficit in the second half. D.J. Stephens made the first of his two free throws with seven-tenths of a second left, but failed to hit the rim while purposely missing the second shot, clinching it for Xavier.

Minnesota 77, No. 1 Indiana 73 MINNEAPOLIS — Trevor Mbakwe had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help Minnesota take down No. 1 Indiana 77-73 on Tuesday night, the seventh time the top-ranked team in The Associated Press’ poll has lost this season.

Andre Hollins added 16 points for the Gophers (19-9, 7-8 Big Ten), who outrebounded Cody Zeller and the Hoosiers 44-30 and solidified their slipping NCAA tournament case.

Zeller was held to nine points with four turnovers for the Hoosiers (24-4, 12-3), who have held the No. 1 ranking for 10 of 17 polls this season including the last four. Victor Oladipo scored 16 points and Jordan Hulls had 14 of his 17 before halftime.

Mbakwe, a sixth-year senior, posted his conference-leading seventh double-double for Minnesota, which had 23 offensive rebounds.

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■ Auto Racing

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Injured fans at race to explore legal options ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning damages.

Matt Morgan, the Orlando-based lawyer for the fans, said at a news conference Tuesday than any suit would focus on the safety fence used along the track at Daytona International Speedway.

He said he hopes to reach a settlement with NASCAR to avoid a lawsuit.

More than 30 people were injured last Saturday after a horrific wreck in a second-tier NASCAR series race sent chunks of debris, including a heavy tire, into the stands.

Morgan declined to provide the identities of his clients, but said two of them were seated directly in front of the crash and sustained injuries ranging from a fractured fibula to abdominal swelling. All have been released from the hospital.

Some experts say there could be grounds for a lawsuit, and that courts have looked past liability waivers written on the backs of sporting event tickets. Others maintain

Troy Christian’s Spencer Thomas goes up for a layup Tuesday in Troy.

■ CONTINUED FROM 11 Conference foe Yellow Springs Friday night at 7 p.m. Troy Christian beat the Bulldogs twice this season, with the last time being a 61-56 overtime victory at home on Senior Night.

“We’re excited,” Ray Zawadzki said. “Obviously it’s going to be a challenge.

They have a three-headed monster that scores 75 percent of their points.

One’s a guard, one’s a wing, one’s a post, so they can attack from a lot of different areas. But here’s one thing I know, our kids are going to come ready to play.”

All five starters scored in the first quarter as the Eagles built an 18-11 lead by the end. Nathan Kirkpatrick gave TC its first double-digit lead on the first possession of the second quarter, hitting one of his four 3s in the game to make the score 21-11. The Eagles’ lead never dipped into single digits for the rest of the game.

Troy Christian led 3516 at half, then senior Christian Salazar took control in the third, scoring 10 out of his 12 points during that stretch to put his team up 50-30 by the end of the quarter.

“Christian has it in him,” Ray Zawadzki said.

“You know, in the first half he struggled a little bit from the floor, I think he was 1 for 7, but when you’re a senior, you don’t let the first half bother you. He came out like a man in the third quarter, and kind of put the game away for us.”

“It was the first time we’ve beaten Jefferson, so I was thrilled,” Salazar said. “We really played together, played good on offense, played good defense, we kind of did what we wanted to do.”

Kirkpatrick led the way for the Eagles with 16 points, Grant Zawadzki went 8 for 9 at the foul line and finished the game with 14 points.

On Friday, coach Zawadzki and his bunch

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Troy Christian’s Logan George is fouled on a jump shot Tuesday against Yellow Springs.

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Padres top Reds; Royals beat Tribe

have a chance to add another first to their record-breaking season — winning a Division IV sectional title.

“We need to come out and play with clear heads,” Salazar said. “We need to play hard, play smart and play together.

We need to play our brand of basketball. I feel like we’re capable of beating them. It will be a good game.

Jefferson — 41 Austin Clements 3-0-7, Nate Sheppard 6-4-17, Shelby Woodall 3-0-6, Aljamere Funny 1-1-3, Lamont Ragland 1-0-2, Brandon Warden 1-2-4, Dana Gover 0-2-2.

Totals: 15-9-41.

Troy Christian — 67 Grant Zawadzki 3-8-14, Holden Varvel 3-0-7, Spencer Thomas 1-0-2, Nathan Kirkpatrick 6-0-16, Christian Salazar 6-0-12, Logan George 3-28, Matthew Coots 0-3-3, Nathanael Boone 1-0-2, Aaron Horn 1-0-3. Totals: 24-13-67.

Score By Quarters ......11 16 30 41 Jefferson Troy Christian.....18 35 50 67 3-point goals: Jefferson — Sheppard.

Troy Clements, Christian — Kirkpatrick (4), Varvel, Horn.

Records: Troy Christian 222.

the ticket is a legal contract that could be hard to overcome in court.

“Ultimately, I believe it would be gross negligence,” Morgan said. “We all know that when you go to a race you assume a certain amount of risk. But what people don’t assume is that a race car will come flying into the stands… That’s why they make the fences.”

Asked to comment on the fans’ retention of a law firm, NASCAR spokesman David Higdon wrote in a statement, “We are unaware of any lawsuits filed.”

Daytona International Speedway is owned by International Speedway Corp, a NASCAR sister company.

Spokesman Andrew Booth said, “As per company policy, we do not comment on pending litigation.”

Donnalynn Darling, a New York-based attorney who has been practicing personal injury law for 30 years, said there is a theory that a spectator who buys tickets to a sporting event assumes the risk of objects coming out of the field of play, such as a foul ball at a baseball game.

But she said there is also a foreseeable risk question that promoters of events also accept.

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Yasmani Grandal, Travis Buck, Alexi Amarista and Everth Cabrera had RBI singles in San Diego’s sixrun fourth inning and the Padres went on to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.

San Diego had five consecutive hits in the big inning and Kyle Blanks and Chase Headly had sacrifice flies for the Padres.

Anthony Bass, who made 15 starts last season and is a contender for San Diego’s rotation this year, pitched two scoreless innings in his spring debut Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo was 1 for 2 with a RBI in the third inning.

Cincinnati starter Homer Bailey was effective in one inning, one of the few highlights for the Reds. He struck out one, walked one and still needed just 15 pitches to get

Troy Christian’s Holden Varvel drives to the hole Tuesday.

through the frame.

Royals 4, Indians 1 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Billy Butler homered and drove in three runs Tuesday as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 4-1.

Both teams began the day unbeaten in exhibition play. The Royals improved to 4-0-1, Cleveland lost for the first time in six tries.

Before the game, new Indians manager Terry Francona told Justin Masterson in the dugout that he would be his opening day starting pitcher in Toronto.

Wade Davis became the first rotation pitcher used this spring by Royals manager Ned Yost. Acquired with fellow right-hander James Shields from Tampa Bay this winter, Davis started and gave up one single over two innings.

■ Legal

Experts: Pistorius violated basic firearm rules four shots that Pistorius fired from a 9 mm pistol, she died within minutes.

Prosecutors charged Pistorius with premeditated murder, saying the shooting followed an argument between the two. Pistorius said it was an accident.

South Africa has stringent laws regulating the use of lethal force for self-protection. In order to get a permit to own a firearm, applicants must not only know those rules but must demonstrate proficiency with the weapon and knowledge of its safe handling, making it far tougher to legally own a gun in South Africa than many other countries where a mere background check suffices.

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a closed door," said Andre Pretorius, president of the Professional Firearm Trainers Council, a regulatory body for South African firearms instructors. "People who own guns and have been through the training, they know that shooting through a door is not going to go through South African law as an accident."

"There is no situation in South Africa that allows a person to shoot at a threat that is not identified," Pretorius added. "Firing

multiple shots, it makes it that much worse. ...It could have been a minor — a 15year-old kid, a 12-year-old kid — breaking in to get food."

The Pistorius family, through Arnold Pistorius, uncle of the runner, has said it is confident that the evidence will prove that Steenkamp's death in the predawn hours of Feb. 14 was "a terrible and tragic accident."

In an affidavit to the magistrate who last Friday

freed him on bail, Pistorius said he believed an intruder or intruders had gotten into his US$560,000 (€430,000) two-story house, in a guarded and gated community with walls topped by electrified fencing east of the capital, Pretoria, and were inside the toilet cubicle in his bathroom. Believing he and Steenkamp "would be in grave danger" if they came out, "I fired shots at the toilet door" with the pistol that he slept with under his bed, he testified.

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Particularly jarring for firearms instructors and legal experts is that Pistorius testified that he shot at a closed toilet door, fearing but not knowing for certain that a nighttime intruder was on the other side. Instead of an intruder, Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was in the toilet cubicle. Struck by three of

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BASEBALL Spring Training Glance All Times EST AMERICAN LEAGUE L Pct W Baltimore 3 0 1.000 2 0 1.000 Chicago 4 0 1.000 Kansas City Cleveland 5 1 .833 4 1 .800 Seattle 4 1 .800 Tampa Bay Detroit 2 2 .500 2 2 .500 Houston 2 2 .500 Minnesota Boston 2 3 .400 2 3 .400 Toronto 1 3 .250 New York Oakland 1 3 .250 0 4 .000 Los Angeles 0 4 .000 Texas NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct 3 1 .750 Chicago Miami 2 1 .667 Pittsburgh 2 1 .667 3 2 .600 San Diego 2 2 .500 Arizona Colorado 2 2 .500 1 1 .500 Los Angeles 1 1 .500 San Francisco St. Louis 2 2 .500 2 3 .400 Atlanta 1 2 .333 New York Philadelphia 1 2 .333 1 2 .333 Washington 1 4 .200 Cincinnati Milwaukee 1 4 .200 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against nonmajor league teams do not.

Monday's Games Detroit 10, Philadelphia 1 Boston (ss) 4, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 6, Boston (ss) 3 Atlanta 7, Miami 6 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 Minnesota 5, Pittsburgh 4 St. Louis 10, Houston 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Seattle 9, L.A. Angels 8 Cleveland 14, Oakland 10 San Diego 7, Milwaukee (ss) 1 Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee (ss) 2 San Francisco 9, Chicago White Sox 9, tie Kansas City 16, Arizona 4 Colorado 9, Texas 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Tuesday's Games Miami 7, N.Y. Mets 5 Atlanta 9, Washington 5 Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., ccd., Rain Minnesota 8, Toronto 4 Houston (ss) 9, Detroit 4 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 7, Houston (ss) 2, 6 innings St. Louis 15, Boston 4 L.A. Dodgers 8, San Francisco 8, tie Chicago Cubs 4, Colorado 2 Seattle 6, Milwaukee 5 Chicago White Sox 14, Texas 8 Kansas City 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 7, Cincinnati 5 L.A. Angels 7, Arizona (ss) 7, tie Arizona (ss) 9, Oakland 4 Wednesday's Games Philadelphia vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Houston vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

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

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

Colorado vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

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

Texas vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Diego (ss) vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

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

Boston vs. Baltimore (ss) at Sarasota, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Thursday's Games Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

Detroit vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

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

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

Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (ss) vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 33 20 .623 Brooklyn 34 24 .586 Boston 30 27 .526 Toronto 23 34 .404 Philadelphia 22 33 .400 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 40 14 .741 Atlanta 32 23 .582 Washington 18 37 .327 Orlando 16 41 .281 Charlotte 13 43 .232 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 36 21 .632 Chicago 32 24 .571 Milwaukee 26 28 .481 Detroit 22 37 .373 Cleveland 18 38 .321 WESTERN CONFERENCE

GB — 1½ 5 12 12 GB — 8½ 22½ 25½ 28 GB — 3½ 8½ 15 17½

Southwest Division Pct GB W L 45 13 .776 — San Antonio 37 18 .673 6½ Memphis 31 27 .534 14 Houston Dallas 25 30 .455 18½ New Orleans 20 38 .345 25 Northwest Division Pct GB W L Oklahoma City 41 15 .732 — 36 22 .621 6 Denver Utah 31 26 .544 10½ Portland 26 30 .464 15 20 33 .377 19½ Minnesota Pacific Division Pct GB W L 40 18 .690 — L.A. Clippers Golden State 33 24 .579 6½ L.A. Lakers 28 30 .483 12 Sacramento 19 38 .333 20½ 18 39 .316 21½ Phoenix Monday's Games Washington 90, Toronto 84 Atlanta 114, Detroit 103 Denver 119, L.A. Lakers 108 Boston 110, Utah 107, OT Tuesday's Games Orlando 98, Philadelphia 84 Indiana 108, Golden State 97 Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn 101, New Orleans 97 Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

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

Wednesday's Games Toronto at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Houston, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Golden State at New York, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Utah, 9 p.m.

Denver at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday's Games L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m.

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

The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 24, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking: ...............................Record Pts Prv 1. Indiana (64) .........24-3 1,624 1 2. Gonzaga (1) ........27-2 1,530 3 3. Duke ....................24-3 1,461 6 4. Michigan ..............23-4 1,411 7 5. Miami...................22-4 1,317 2 6. Kansas ................23-4 1,272 9 7. Georgetown.........21-4 1,236 11 8. Florida..................22-4 1,164 5 9. Michigan St. ........22-6 1,105 4 10. Louisville............22-5 1,047 10 11. Arizona ..............23-4 998 12 12. Syracuse ...........22-5 915 8 13. Kansas St..........22-5 875 13 14. New Mexico.......23-4 764 16 15. Oklahoma St. ....20-6 692 14 16. Ohio St. .............20-7 675 18 17. Wisconsin ..........19-8 558 19 18. Saint Louis ........21-5 495 — 19. Memphis............24-3 453 21 20. Butler .................22-6 351 15 21. Notre Dame.......22-6 328 25 22. Marquette ..........19-7 317 17 23. Pittsburgh ..........21-7 158 20 24. Oregon ..............22-6 61 23 25. Louisiana Tech ..24-3 54 — Others receiving votes: Colorado St. 49, VCU 45, Akron 43, Wichita St. 35, Saint Mary's (Cal) 24, Illinois 19, UConn 18, UNLV 13, North Carolina 8, California 5, Middle Tennessee 2, Belmont 16, Missouri 1, Stephen F. Austin 1.

USA Today Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today men's college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 24, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking: ...............................Record Pts Pvs 1. Indiana (28) .........24-3 772 1 2. Gonzaga (3) ........27-2 738 3 3. Duke ....................24-3 700 6 4. Michigan ..............23-4 654 7 5. Kansas ................23-4 619 9 6. Florida..................22-4 596 4 7. Miami...................22-4 581 2 8. Georgetown.........21-4 552 11 9. Louisville..............22-5 535 10 10. Michigan State ..22-6 520 5 11. Arizona ..............23-4 458 12 12. Syracuse ...........22-5 420 8 13. Kansas State.....22-5 398 13 14. New Mexico.......23-4 369 16 15. Ohio State .........20-7 328 18 16. Wisconsin ..........19-8 284 17 17. Memphis............24-3 281 19 18. Oklahoma State 20-6 277 14 19. Saint Louis ........21-5 199 — 20. Notre Dame.......22-6 169 25 21. Butler .................22-6 161 15 22. Marquette ..........19-7 104 20 23. Saint Mary's ......24-5 54 — 24. Akron .................22-4 53 — 25. VCU ...................22-6 52 24 Others receiving votes: Pittsburgh 38, Oregon 37, Middle Tennessee 29, Louisiana Tech 24, San Diego State 13, UNLV 12, Wichita State 12, Colorado State 10, UConn 5, Illinois 5, Oklahoma 5, California 3, North Carolina 3, UCLA 2, Belmont 1, Creighton 1, Kentucky 1.

The Women's Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 24, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking: ...............................Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (40)...........26-1 1,000 1 2. Notre Dame.........25-1 957 2 3. UConn .................25-2 909 3 4. Stanford...............26-2 875 4 5. Duke ....................26-1 850 5 6. California .............25-2 804 6 7. Penn St................23-3 755 7 8. Tennessee ...........22-5 676 11 9. Maryland .............22-5 665 8 10. Kentucky............23-4 634 8 11. Georgia..............23-4 607 13 12. Dayton ...............24-1 492 14 13. Texas A&M ........21-7 486 10 14. South Carolina ..22-5 455 15 15. North Carolina...25-4 443 16 16. Louisville............22-6 426 12 17. UCLA.................21-6 417 17 18. Delaware ...........24-3 319 18 19. Colorado............22-5 288 20 20. Nebraska...........21-6 215 24 21. Green Bay .........22-2 139 25 22. Syracuse ...........22-4 131 21 23. Iowa St. .............19-6 122 — 24. Florida St...........20-7 90 19 25. Purdue...............20-7 74 22 Others receiving votes: Oklahoma St.

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Georgetown at UConn 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma at Texas 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Colorado at Stanford NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Golden State at New York 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Denver at Portland NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Washington at Philadelphia 10 p.m. NBCSN — Detroit at Los Angeles

THURSDAY GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, first round, at Centurion, South Africa (same-day tape) 12:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, HSBC Women's Champions, first round, at Singapore (same-day tape) 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, first round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — North Carolina at Clemson ESPN2 — Ohio State at Northwestern NBCSN — Drexel at Old Dominion 9 p.m. ESPN — Duke at Virginia ESPN2 — Missouri at South Carolina 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Gonzaga at BYU NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT — Philadelphia at Chicago 10:30 p.m. TNT — Minnesota at L.A. Lakers 58, Toledo 34, South Florida 21, Vanderbilt 13, LSU 10, SMU 7, Gonzaga 6, San Diego St. 6, Texas Tech 6, West Virginia 4, Chattanooga 3, Michigan St. 2, Florida Gulf Coast 1.

USA Today Women's Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today Women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 25, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking: Pts Pvs ...............................Record 1. Baylor (30)...........27-1 774 1 2. Notre Dame (1) ...25-1 744 2 3. UConn .................25-2 712 3 4. Duke ....................26-1 671 4 5. Stanford...............26-2 662 5 6. California .............25-2 622 6 7. Penn State...........23-3 583 9 8. Tennessee ...........22-5 524 10 9. Maryland .............22-5 512 8 10. Kentucky............23-4 508 7 11. Georgia..............23-4 458 12 12. Dayton ...............24-1 411 14 13. South Carolina ..22-5 398 15 14. Louisville............22-6 359 11 15. Texas A&M ........21-7 342 13 16. UCLA.................21-6 315 16 17. North Carolina...25-4 298 17 18. Delaware ...........24-3 243 19 19. Colorado............22-5 182 23 20. Syracuse ...........22-4 161 18 21. Iowa State .........19-6 139 24 92 21 22. Purdue...............20-7 83 — 23. Green Bay .........22-2 69 20 24. Florida State......20-7 25. Nebraska...........21-6 66 — Others receiving votes: Oklahoma State 63, Texas Tech 23, Princeton 17, South Florida 12, San Diego State 11, Kansas 7, Marist 3, Oklahoma 3, Toledo 3, SMU 2, Gonzaga 1, Liberty 1, St. John's 1.

Tuesday's Scores Boys Basketball Cin. Purcell Marian 66, Cin. Deer Park 47 Cin. Summit Country Day 64, Cin. SCPA 43 St. Bernard Roger Bacon 85, RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington 23 Division I Ashland 50, Mansfield Madison 19 Austintown Fitch 70, Warren Howland 67, OT Brunswick 71, Lodi Cloverleaf 48 Centerville 53, New Carlisle Tecumseh 41 Chagrin Falls Kenston 55, Maple Hts. 49 Cin. Colerain 53, Cin. St. Xavier 51 Cin. NW 44, Kings Mills Kings 43 Cin. Walnut Hills 78, Cin. Woodward 43 Cin. Withrow 64, Mason 40 Cle. JFK 59, Cle. Lincoln W. 44 Cle. John Marshall 58, Parma Normandy 54, OT Cuyahoga Falls 48, Wadsworth 42 Holland Springfield 59, Tol. Bowsher 53 Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 57, Cin. Oak Hills 37 Massillon Washington 75, Akr. Ellet 50 Miamisburg 64, Beavercreek 58 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 64, Grafton Midview 49 N. Can. Hoover 57, Louisville 39 N. Ridgeville 64, Strongsville 61 Norwalk 79, Sandusky 41 Tol. Rogers 91, Tol. Waite 44 Tol. St. Francis 49, Sylvania Northview 43 Tol. Start 46, Maumee 38, OT W. Chester Lakota W. 46, Cin. Sycamore 42 Division II Akr. East 60, Orange 52 Akr. SVSM 100, Navarre Fairless 40 Bay Village Bay 75, Parma Hts. Holy Name 71 Bellevue 71, Port Clinton 34 Carrollton 54, Byesville Meadowbrook 43 Cin. Aiken 76, Batavia Clermont NE 27 Cin. Hughes 55, Cin. Wyoming 48 Cle. Hay 75, Geneva 35 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 61, Richfield Revere 44 Defiance 58, Pemberville Eastwood 39 Dover 56, Uhrichsville Claymont 46 Kettering Alter 70, Germantown Valley View 60 Lima Bath 75, Lima Shawnee 55 Massillon Tuslaw 50, Can. South 40 Millersburg W. Holmes 53, New Concord John Glenn 48 Parma Padua 66, Sheffield Brookside 40 Perry 59, Cle. Collinwood 50 Salem 69, Cortland Lakeview 48

Sandusky Perkins 75, Milan Edison 49 St. Marys Memorial 60, Kenton 50 St. Paris Graham 43, Greenville 38 Tontogany Otsego 52, Wauseon 46 Trotwood-Madison 103, Spring. NW 64 Upper Sandusky 55, Shelby 52 Wintersville Indian Creek 37, Cadiz Harrison Cent. 33 Division III Andover Pymatuning Valley 68, Middlefield Cardinal 61 Anna 71, Casstown Miami E. 46 Bucyrus Wynford 67, Attica Seneca E. 60 Can. Cent. Cath. 70, E. Palestine 52 Carey 81, Van Buren 54 Castalia Margaretta 77, Genoa Area 65 Collins Western Reserve 57, Elmore Woodmore 51, OT Columbia Station Columbia 66, Gates Mills Hawken 29 Day. Stivers 67, Day. Christian 56 Defiance Tinora 62, Paulding 59 Delphos Jefferson 82, Harrod Allen E. 69 Elyria Cath. 69, Jeromesville Hillsdale 53 Fostoria 59, Kansas Lakota 47 Kirtland 55, Garfield Hts. Trinity 51 Liberty Center 53, Delta 45 Lisbon David Anderson 38, Columbiana 37 Middletown Fenwick 59, Day. Northridge 32 Ontario 70, Ashland Crestview 26 Sherwood Fairview 66, Hicksville 54 Smithville 52, LaGrange Keystone 43 Swanton 61, Hamler Patrick Henry 55 Tipp City Bethel 51, Jamestown Greeneview 50 Versailles 69, W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. 39 W. Liberty-Salem 67, Waynesville 44 Youngs. Ursuline 72, Warren Champion 37 Division IV Berlin Center Western Reserve 53, Heartland Christian 43 Berlin Hiland 59, Caldwell 43 Botkins 56, Mechanicsburg 36 Bridgeport 66, Bellaire St. John 51 Bristol 65, N. Bloomfield 15 Cin. Christian 70, Franklin Middletown Christian 37 Corning Miller 65, Glouster Trimble 54 Delaware Christian 88, Millersport 52 Elyria Open Door 54, N. Ridgeville Lake Ridge 51 Ft. Loramie 53, Sidney Fairlawn 40 Hannibal River 36, Zanesville Rosecrans 31 Hartville Lake Center Christian 53, Leetonia 34 Kalida 50, Defiance Ayersville 47, OT Leesburg Fairfield 55, Mowrystown Whiteoak 46 Mansfield Christian 23, Lucas 20 Mansfield St. Peter's 53, Crestline 38 Maria Stein Marion Local 47, Ft. Recovery 43 McComb 45, Pandora-Gilboa 33 Mineral Ridge 61, Warren Lordstown 54 Norwalk St. Paul 60, Greenwich S. Cent. 35 Ottoville 41, Lima Perry 34 Plymouth 67, Sandusky St. Mary 47 Portsmouth Sciotoville 55, Franklin Furnace Green 46 Reedsville Eastern 55, Racine Southern 42 Ridgeway Ridgemont 46, Ada 45 Rittman 54, Kidron Cent. Christian 53 St. Bernard 52, Day. Miami Valley 49 Tiffin Calvert 84, Sycamore Mohawk 70 Troy Christian 67, Day. Jefferson 41 Yellow Springs 59, Arcanum 49 Tuesday's Scores Girls Basketball Athens 45, Jackson 44 Lancaster Fairfield Union 46, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 32 Division III Elyria Cath. 63, Rootstown 53 Mogadore 56, Atwater Waterloo 54

GOLF World Golf Ranking Through Feb. 24 1. Rory McIlroy .................NIr 2. Tiger Woods...............USA 3. Luke Donald ...............Eng 4. Brandt Snedeker .......USA 5. Louis Oosthuizen ........SAf 6. Justin Rose.................Eng 7. Adam Scott .................Aus 8. Matt Kuchar ...............USA 9. Lee Westwood............Eng 10. Ian Poulter ................Eng 11. Bubba Watson.........USA

11.66 8.83 7.25 6.74 6.35 6.32 5.58 5.45 5.37 5.23 5.18

12. Phil Mickelson..........USA 13. Steve Stricker ..........USA 14. Charl Schwartzel.......SAf 15. Jason Dufner ...........USA 16. Webb Simpson ........USA 17. Sergio Garcia............Esp 18. Keegan Bradley.......USA 19. Graeme McDowell .....NIr 20. Dustin Johnson .......USA 21. Hunter Mahan .........USA 22. Peter Hanson...........Swe 23. Nick Watney.............USA 24. Ernie Els....................SAf 25. Bo Van Pelt ..............USA 26. Zach Johnson..........USA 27. Jim Furyk.................USA 28. Martin Kaymer ..........Ger 29. Bill Haas ..................USA 30. Branden Grace..........SAf 31. Jamie Donaldson......Wal 32. Fernandez-Castano..Esp 33. Paul Lawrie ...............Sco 34. Carl Pettersson ........Swe 35. Jason Day .................Aus 36. Robert Garrigus ......USA 37. Rickie Fowler ...........USA 38. Scott Piercy .............USA 39. Francesco Molinari......Ita 40. Nicolas Colsaerts ......Bel 41. Thorbjorn Olesen .....Den 42. George Coetzee........SAf 43. Ryan Moore.............USA 44. Matteo Manassero......Ita 45. John Senden.............Aus 46. Hiroyuki Fujita............Jpn 47. Fredrik Jacobson .....Swe 48. Tim Clark ...................SAf 49. Alexander Noren......Swe 50. Padraig Harrington.......Irl 51. Marcus Fraser...........Aus 52. Richard Sterne..........SAf 53. Russell Henley ........USA 54. Thomas Bjorn...........Den 55. Henrik Stenson ........Swe 56. David Toms ..............USA 57. David Lynn................Eng 58. Thongchai Jaidee .....Tha 59. Rafael Cabrera Bello Esp 60. Stephen Gallacher....Sco 61. Chris Wood...............Eng 62. Shane Lowry................Irl 63. Richie Ramsay .........Sco 64. Charles Howell III ....USA 65. K.J. Choi.....................Kor 66. Marcel Siem..............Ger 67. Charlie Beljan..........USA 68. Greg Chalmers .........Aus 69. Bernd Wiesberger .....Aut 70. Scott Jamieson .........Sco 71. Anders Hansen ........Den 72. Miguel Angel JimenezEsp 73. John Merrick............USA 74. Bae Sang-moon ........Kor 75. Jimmy Walker ..........USA

5.15 5.02 4.97 4.93 4.81 4.77 4.75 4.58 4.56 4.52 4.31 4.25 4.10 4.02 3.67 3.59 3.55 3.40 3.40 3.37 3.37 3.26 3.21 3.19 3.19 3.18 3.11 3.10 2.96 2.87 2.74 2.71 2.58 2.52 2.44 2.40 2.27 2.25 2.24 2.22 2.21 2.20 2.20 2.19 2.19 2.17 2.16 2.13 2.11 2.09 2.08 2.04 2.03 2.02 1.99 1.98 1.92 1.91 1.88 1.87 1.87 1.86 1.86 1.84

PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders Through Feb. 24 .................................PointsYTD Money 1. Brandt Snedeker...1,282 $2,859,920 2. Matt Kuchar..............811 $1,987,000 3. Phil Mickelson ..........604 $1,232,760 4. Hunter Mahan..........600 $1,412,965 5. Brian Gay .................582 $1,089,181 6. John Merrick.............565 $1,296,014 7. Russell Henley .........562 $1,129,080 8. Charles Howell III.....554 $1,087,944 9. Dustin Johnson........539 $1,200,125 10.Tiger Woods ...........523 $1,144,000 11. Chris Kirk................480 $990,013 12. Jimmy Walker.........426 $812,620 13.Tim Clark................412 $782,529 14. Josh Teater.............411 $870,934 15. Steve Stricker.........401 $940,000 16. Jason Day ..............380 $1,009,164 17. Scott Piercy............376 $789,592 18. Bill Haas .................374 $816,300 19. Webb Simpson.......357 $771,042 20. Robert Garrigus.....355 $759,310 21. Charlie Beljan.........347 $785,800 22. James Hahn...........329 $704,788 23. Freddie Jacobson ..301 $696,825 24. David Lingmerth ....283 $526,008 25. Kevin Stadler..........275 $533,888 26. Keegan Bradley .....262 $510,793 27. Nick Watney ...........251 $504,681 28. Bubba Watson........247 $559,600 29. Ryan Moore ...........242 $452,470 30. Brian Stuard...........230 $389,748 31. John Rollins............221 $304,203 32. Ian Poulter ..............218 $675,000 33. Billy Horschel .........215 $345,492 34.Ted Potter, Jr...........211 $374,223 35. Ryan Palmer ..........210 $454,248 36. Rickie Fowler..........209 $462,850 37. Brendon de Jonge.204 $347,564 38. Bryce Molder..........204 $336,358 39. Charlie Wi...............200 $258,048 40. Aaron Baddeley .....196 $384,661 41. Cameron Tringale ..191 $214,761 42. Carl Pettersson ......186 $332,040 43. Luke Guthrie ..........179 $213,753 44. Scott Stallings ........179 $366,800 45. Kevin Streelman.....177 $236,143 46. Scott Langley .........169 $338,515 46. Nicholas Thompson169 $274,668 48. Brendan Steele......168 $279,907 49. Charl Schwartzel ...168 $389,200 50. K.J. Choi .................158 $255,984 51. Sang-Moon Bae ....156 $271,822 52. Pat Perez................154 $237,228 53. Justin Hicks ............144 $255,215 54. George McNeill......144 $152,960 55. Jim Furyk................141 $259,805 56. Bo Van Pelt.............138 $226,812 57. Matt Jones..............137 $177,325 58. Jeff Overton ...........133 $234,659 59. Brad Fritsch............132 $208,900 60. Richard H. Lee.......131 $268,964 61. Bob Estes...............130 $160,635 62. Justin Leonard .......128 $119,338 63.Tommy Gainey .......128 $238,876 64. Marc Leishman......127 $232,592 65. Kevin Chappell.......126 $215,973 66. Matt Every..............124 $236,130 67.Vijay Singh..............123 $132,775 68. Greg Chalmers ......122 $207,007 69. Zach Johnson ........120 $185,120 70. Graham DeLaet.....118 $223,824 71. Patrick Reed...........118 $234,635 72. John Senden..........110 $140,344 73. Harris English.........106 $197,822 74. Stewart Cink...........105 $170,003 75. Roberto Castro ......105 $124,569 76. Sergio Garcia.........104 $223,600 77. James Driscoll........103 $203,389 78. Johnson Wagner....103 $158,244 79. Casey Wittenberg ..103 $137,938 80. William McGirt........102 $142,565 81. Graeme McDowell.101 $275,000 82. Charley Hoffman....101 $168,941 83. Ricky Barnes..........101 $139,227 84. Padraig Harrington.100 $219,600 85. Luke Donald...........100 $195,000 86. J.J. Henry..................98 $185,115 87. John Huh..................97 $133,801 88. Seung-Yul Noh.........96 $153,545 89. Brian Harman...........95 $84,514 90. Greg Owen...............95 $106,168 91. Doug LaBelle II ........94 $85,419 91. Lee Westwood .........94 $130,428 93. Jerry Kelly.................93 $84,582 93. Adam Scott...............93 $211,000 93. Gary Woodland........93 $125,645 96. Nicolas Colsaerts.....92 $162,004 97. Erik Compton ...........92 $127,758 98. Ross Fisher..............91 $102,472 99. David Hearn.............90 $117,373 100. Jonas Blixt..............86 $119,076 101. Jeff Maggert...........84 $74,152 102. Jason Kokrak .........84 $190,988 103. David Lynn .............81 $95,771 104. Ernie Els.................80 $173,600

105. Kevin Na.................80 106. Ben Curtis ..............79 107. Stephen Ames.......78 107. Dicky Pride.............78 109. Retief Goosen........76 110. Jeff Klauk................76 111. Mark Wilson ...........75 112. Jason Dufner..........74 113. Bud Cauley.............73 114. Scott Gardiner........71 115. Alistair Presnell ......70 116. Martin Flores..........70 117. Martin Kaymer .......68 118. Angel Cabrera........68 119. Peter Tomasulo ......67 120. Lucas Glover..........66 121.Tag Ridings.............66 122. Ben Crane..............63 123. Steve Marino..........63 124. John Mallinger........57 125.Tim Herron .............55 126. Chez Reavie ..........54 127. Robert Streb ..........53 128. Sean O'Hair............53 129.Troy Matteson.........52 130.Y.E.Yang..................50 131. Lee Williams...........50 132. Peter Hanson .........47 133.Tom Gillis ................47 134. Louis Oosthuizen...47 134. Justin Rose ............47 136. Boo Weekley..........46 137. Kyle Stanley ...........44 138. Russell Knox ..........43 139. Ken Duke................42 140. Fabian Gomez .......42 141. Brian Davis.............42 141. Hank Kuehne .........42 143. Daniel Summerhays41 144. Geoff Ogilvy ...........40

$92,944 $116,377 $83,067 $158,558 $188,172 $102,169 $168,992 $133,600 $70,373 $116,374 $73,389 $63,535 $144,000 $63,584 $52,256 $53,332 $106,982 $136,400 $106,646 $75,169 $56,092 $74,715 $89,424 $94,250 $84,165 $85,759 $36,221 $108,144 $48,721 $96,000 $96,000 $56,106 $84,216 $47,125 $35,065 $47,040 $45,870 $34,006 $47,928 $35,728

LPGA Money Leaders Through Feb. 24 .......................................Trn 1. Inbee Park ....................1 2. Jiyai Shin.......................2 3.Yani Tseng.....................2 4. Beatriz Recari...............2 5. Stacy Lewis ..................2 6. So Yeon Ryu.................2 7. Moriya Jutanugarn .......2 8. Catriona Matthew.........2 9. Carlota Ciganda...........1 10. Na Yeon Choi..............1 11. Gerina Piller................2 12. Lizette Salas...............2 13. Shanshan Feng..........1 14. Jessica Korda.............2 15. Katherine Hull-Kirk.....2 16. Lexi Thompson...........2 17. I.K. Kim .......................1 18.Thidapa Suwannapura1 18. Mariajo Uribe..............1 20. Anna Nordqvist ..........2 21. Amy Yang....................1 22. Angela Stanford .........2 23. Brittany Lincicome......2 24. Danielle Kang.............2 25. Nicole Castrale...........1

Money $225,000 $201,739 $183,458 $144,391 $91,364 $77,473 $70,456 $50,371 $44,972 $43,401 $43,096 $42,540 $36,104 $34,877 $33,625 $32,476 $29,958 $28,632 $28,632 $26,191 $26,040 $24,112 $23,400 $23,143 $21,739

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 20 13 7 0 26 69 54 New Jersey 19 10 5 4 24 48 49 Philadelphia 21 9 11 1 19 60 66 N.Y. Rangers 18 8 8 2 18 44 48 N.Y. Islanders20 8 11 1 17 57 68 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 19 12 4 3 27 53 41 Montreal 16 12 2 2 26 49 35 Boston Ottawa 20 12 6 2 26 48 37 20 12 8 0 24 57 46 Toronto 20 7 12 1 15 50 64 Buffalo Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 18 9 8 1 19 50 54 Tampa Bay 19 9 9 1 19 70 60 19 9 9 1 19 52 60 Winnipeg 19 6 9 4 16 48 69 Florida Washington 18 7 10 1 15 51 55 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 19 16 0 3 35 61 37 Chicago Nashville 20 9 6 5 23 44 47 St. Louis 18 10 6 2 22 55 52 19 9 7 3 21 57 54 Detroit Columbus 20 5 12 3 13 44 61 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 18 10 4 4 24 52 48 Edmonton 18 7 7 4 18 42 49 Minnesota 17 8 7 2 18 37 42 17 7 7 3 17 48 59 Calgary Colorado 17 7 8 2 16 42 51 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 17 13 3 1 27 59 47 Anaheim 20 10 8 2 22 56 57 Dallas Los Angeles 17 9 6 2 20 45 41 Phoenix 18 8 7 3 19 50 49 17 8 6 3 19 41 39 San Jose NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday's Games Ottawa 2, Montreal 1, SO Toronto 4, Philadelphia 2 Nashville 5, Dallas 4, OT Chicago 3, Edmonton 2, OT Los Angeles 5, Anaheim 2 Tuesday's Games Dallas 5, Columbus 4, OT Washington 3, Carolina 0 Winnipeg 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Florida 6, Pittsburgh 4 Buffalo 2, Tampa Bay 1 Boston 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday's Games Washington at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Thursday's Games Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

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

Ottawa at Boston, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

New Jersey at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Calgary at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup Top 12 in Points 1. J.Johnson.......................................47 2. D.Earnhardt Jr................................42 3. M.Martin .........................................41 4. Bra.Keselowski...............................41 5. R.Newman .....................................40 6. G.Biffle............................................38 7. D.Patrick .........................................37 8. M.McDowell....................................35 9. J.Yeley.............................................34 10. C.Bowyer......................................34 11. R.Stenhouse Jr............................32 12. A.Almirola.....................................31

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

Great sentimental value.

Reward!

Please call (937)214-9859

135 School/Instructions

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

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

SCHEV authorized. Call 877-295-1667 www.CenturaOnline.com

200 - Employment

TEAM LEADERS

Valid class A CDL required

HELPERS

Valid Driverʼs required

License

*** 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:

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

205 Business Opportunities

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info: (985)646-1700, Dept.

OH-6011.

255 Professional

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int? name in pr r u o y e e s news?

• Want to ment a nose for e v a h wn govern u o to y ll a m • Do s terested in • Are you in ure? lt and agricu te as a

Apply at: 15 Industry Park Court Tipp City

RN Supervisors Casual ~ 2nd shift 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.

Koester Pavilion 3232 North County Road 25A Troy, OH 45373 (I-75 at exit 78) 937.440.7663 Phone 937.335.0095 Fax Located on the Upper Valley Medical Center Campus EOE

240 Healthcare PARAMEDICS-EMT's

Integrity Ambulance Service is looking for caring individuals to join out growing team in Greenville/Sidney/Wapak.

OH Cert. required. $10-$14/hr FT.

(800)704-7846 www.integrity-ambulance.com

245 Manufacturing/Trade

877-844-8385 We Accept 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

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

280 Transportation

Class-A CDL Driver • 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.

250 Office/Clerical

OFFICE MANAGER for small contractor's office south of Tipp City. 20 hours week, email resume to gntebbe@gmail.com (937)539-8253.

270 Sales and Marketing INSIDE SALES Industrial contracting company seeks a full time Inside Salesperson to make appointments with existing and new customers. Two years inside sales experience and proficiency with Word, Excel and Internet a must.

Send resume and salary requirements to: hti707@aol.com

• • •

2500-3000 mi/wk avg No-touch truckload van freight Good balance of paycheck and hometime Terminal in Jackson Center, OH.

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

www.hawkapartments.net

2 yr experience required 1-800-288-6168

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

Garages, fireplaces, appliances including washer and dryers.

Corporate apartments available.

Visit www.firsttroy.com Call us first!

(937)335-5223

www.risingsunexpress.com

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Ideal for semi-retired truck driver. CDL required. (937)339-6861. ★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★

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

OTR DRIVERS CDL Grads may qualify

3 Bedroom, $675 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net

Class A CDL required Great Pay & Benefits!

$595, PIQUA'S Finest, all brick, 2 bedroom apartment, attached garage, appliances, CA, (937)492-7351

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

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

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275 Situation Wanted TAX PREPARATION $100 flat rate (937)620-6755 taxestogo9@gmail.com

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

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

Industrial contractor hiring for hard hat environment. Training provided.

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LABORERS CDL TRUCK DRIVERS

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.

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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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For Rent

305 Apartment

DODD RENTALS Tipp-Troy: 2 bedroom AC, appliances $550/$450 plus deposit No pets (937)667-4349 for appt.

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

(937)673-1821

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105 Announcements

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

WANTED WANTED

CAUTION

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Drivers must have: Valid drivers license Reliable transportation State minimum insurance

Please call 937-440-5263 or 937-440-5260 and leave a message with your name, address and phone number.

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

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

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

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

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

WINTER BLUES GETTING TO YOU? Your phone call will be returned in the order in which it is received.

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WINTER BLUES SPECIAL For Merchandise FOR SALE*

20 Words 10 Days in Sidney Daily News, Troy Daily News, Piqua Daily Call 2 Weeks in Weekly Record Herald 2367859

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Available only by calling: 877-844-8385

* Excludes pets, garage sales, Picture It Sold and real estate advertisements.

16 • Troy Daily News • Classifieds That Work • Wednesday, February 27, 2013

To Advertise In The Classifieds That Work Call 877-844-8385 305 Apartment

UPSTAIRS APT, 1 br $500 / mo + dp, Casstown 937-335-6518

2013 Baby Pages

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

Publication Date:

Thursday, April 18, 2013

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

Deadline for photos is

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 (Babies born January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012)

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

Olivia DeB ross June 24, 2011

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rents Kelly & Fran k DeBrosse, Piqua

320 Houses for Rent 2 BEDROOM, fenced yard, $595, available 3/1, (937)778-9303 days, (937)604-5417 evenings.

Grandparent s Ken & Beck y Smith Don & Sher yl DeBrosse

$

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• Twins are handled as TWO photos. • Enclose photo, coupon and $22.50

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

PROBATE COURT OF MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO W. McGREGOR DIXON, JR., JUDGE IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF JUNIOR PRINCE TO FRANK EDWARD PRINCE JR. CASE NO. 86078 NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME Applicant hereby gives notice to all interested persons that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Miami County, Ohio requesting the change of name of Junior Prince to Frank Edward Prince Jr. The hearing on the application will be held on the 1st day of April, 2013 at 2:30 oʼclock P.M. in the Probate Court of Miami County, located at 201 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Junior Prince 323 South Short Street Troy, Ohio 45373 02/27/2013

Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip:__________ Phone: ______________ Bill my credit card #: ____________________________ expiration date: __________ Signature:____________________________________________________________ Discover Visa Mastercard Am. Express AMOUNT ENCLOSED: __________

Mail or Bring Coupon to:

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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

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

925 Public Notices

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)

GUN & FISHING Tackle Show, March 2nd. Free Admission. Indian Lake Fish & Game Club, Inc. 1055 St. Rt. 708, S Russells Point, Ohio. Gary (937)205-0206

500 - Merchandise

*Parents’Names: ______________________________________________________

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

530 Events

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

*City: __________________________________ *Birthday: __________________

**Grandparents’Names: __________________________________________________

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

(937)339-2347.

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

*Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________

**Grandparents’Names: __________________________________________________

525 Computer/Electric/Office

2369854

577 Miscellaneous

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

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

GAS HEATER, Natural Gas heater, 18,000 BTU, used 1 time, good for use in garage or workshop, $125, (937)335-7826

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

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JUKE BOXES, 45 rpm and CD players (937)606-0248

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

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

More, (937)339-4233.

925 Public Notices

925 Public Notices

COUNTY: MIAMI

The following applications and/or verified complaints were received, and the following draft, proposed and final actions were issued, by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) last week. The complete public notice including additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information or a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216.

Ph: 614-644-2129 email: HClerk@epa.state.oh.us FINAL ISSUANCE OF PERMIT-TO-INSTALL AND OPERATE

HOBART BROTHERS CO III 8585 INDUSTRY PARK DRIVE PIQUA, OH ACTION DATE: 02/11/2013 FACILITY DESCRIPTION: AIR IDENTIFICATION NO.: P0112136 Initial Installation Permit to Install and Operate for tubular wire draw bench with fabric filter controls.

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To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Service & Business Directory please call: 877-844-8385 660 Home Services

J.T.’s Painting & Drywall

Continental Contractors

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• Doors • Siding

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Call to find out what your options are today!

Amy E. Walker, D.V.M. 937-418-5992

Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured

for appointment at

937-620-4579

Eric Jones, Owner

Insurance jobs welcome • FREE Estimates

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A simple, affordable, solution to all your home needs.

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in Shelby County

by Sidney Daily News Readers

937-492-5150

Electronic Filing 45 Years Experience

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Ask about our Friends & Neighbors discounts (937) 339-1902

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or (937) 238-HOME Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 17 Years of Home Excellence

To Advertise In The Classifieds That Work Call 877-844-8385 583 Pets and Supplies

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.

586 Sports and Recreation

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

that work .com 592 Wanted to Buy

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

800 - Transportation

Troy Daily News • Classifieds That Work • Wednesday, February 27, 2013 • 17

805 Auto

WANTED! Swap Meet vendors. March 16th, 17th 2013, Shelby County Fair Grounds, Sidney, Ohio.

For more information call 1-888-557-3235

810 Auto Parts & Accessories

TIRES, Goodyear, (4), Eagle GT II P285/50R20.

Worth $800, sell for $400.

2 350 Engines. 1922, 1978, $350 each.

(937)622-1300

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

PictureitSold

To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Picture it Sold please call: 877-844-8385

890 Trucks

1996 SEA NYMPH

2000 CHEVY Silverado, gray/ burgundy with gray interior, 83,500 miles.

Rear, V8, gas, auto, good condition, runs good, has topper and 4 spare tires, $6200 OBO, ( 9 3 7 ) 7 7 3 - 0 5 0 4 jbrown590488@att.net.

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

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Red, 150,000 miles, small amount of body damage, $2500 OBO. Call (937)492-5295

2003 FORD F150 SUPER CAB

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

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

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

(937)638-1832

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Auto Sales 1280 South Market St. (CR 25A) Troy, OH 45373

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TROY DAILY NEWS • WWW.TDN-NET.COM

Tips for caring for aging parents: 1

Talk to your parents about their fears, needs, priorities, and wishes as they get older.

2

Have the name and phone number of your parents’ doctor, lawyer, pharmacist, hair dresser, grocery store, cab service, and seniors’ transportation service in case you should need to call them.

3

Make a few calls to find out about seniors’ services in your parents’ community, such as meal delivery services, homemaker programs, adult daycare, in-home healthcare, meal companion services, pet therapy programs, etc.

4

If you live far away, make sure that you have the name of a neighbor, friend, or volunteer who can check in on your parents if there’s trouble.

5

Make sure their home is safe. Install smoke detectors that work, install anti-scald devices, fall-proof the house, and make sure there is adequate lighting.

6

Post important phone numbers, including emergency numbers, where they can easily see them.

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Purchase a medical alert system so that your parents can push a button for help from anywhere in the house.

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Make their home user-friendly. Use lever-style faucets and cabinet handles, raise toilet seats, install handrails and grab bars, and so on.

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Visit seniors’ housing facilities so you know what’s out there, and if necessary, put your parents on waiting lists.

Make sure your parents have a will and power of attorney that is up to date in order to avoid any future problems.

Call them every day or two just to say hello and to see if everything’s alright. If you can’t do this, have family, friends, or volunteers alternate calls or visits.

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Encourage them to stay active. Look into bowling leagues, bingo nights, book clubs for seniors, dance lessons for the elderly, travel tours, seniors’ associations, etc.

They will thank you for it.

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If you feel that your parents’ driving skills have become questionable, perhaps it’s time to make some changes.

Start by elevating their pedals, raising their seat, and installing larger mirrors. Have their eyesight checked by an ophthalmologist and talk to their pharmacist and doctor about their prescriptions to see if their medication could be affecting their driving skills. Look into seniors’ driving safety courses.

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Taking care of aging parents: how to be prepared

The majority of seniors who are in the process of losing their independence wish to stay in their homes; some would even like to die there. And undoutably all seniors would like to do this without worrying their children. Is this possible? Planning ahead is certainly a good way to manage the intricacies of the situation. Here are a few concrete actions you can take.

CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL Looking after a senior in the home requires a great deal of energy and knowledge. Consulting a qualified person can help you navigate through yours and your parents’ needs. The person to consult will depend on your situation. It might be a social worker from your medical clinic, a local organization that specializes in supporting family caregivers, or a foundation that provides practical information about specific illnesses.

MAKING THE HOME SAFE A few small adjustments can make your parents’ home safer: • Install good quality locks and ensure that your parents keep exterior doors locked at all times; • Ensure that the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly; • Adjust the water heater so that the water is not too hot;

• Prevent falls by ensuring that rooms and stairs are well lit, install a rubber mat and grab bars in the bath, and secure loose electrical cords along the bottoms of walls.

USE AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY Today’s technology gives you the ability to stay in constant contact with your parents. Generally, seniors like learning new things when they see the use for it. You might give them a cell phone that is easy to use, with large buttons, and show them how to send text messages. Write down the steps to follow. The short messages you receive will reassure you without interrupting your office meeting! Decide on an emergency code together with your parents so that you know when you must

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There are many types of retirement homes available to seniors: smaller homes with a family atmosphere; establishments with hundreds of units; apartments similar to conventional housing; or centres supplying a wide range of care options. How can you sort out all the available information and choose the formula best suited to your or your family’s needs? The following might help you.

DECIDE ON YOUR BUDGET AND YOUR CARE NEEDS Establish in advance the maximum monthly rent that you can afford. Keep in mind that it isn’t wise to pay for services that you won’t really use. For example, you won’t need an apartment with a kitchen if you plan to take all your meals in a dining room.

VISIT A LOT OF HOMES By comparing services, costs, and atmosphere, you’ll gradually get an idea of what you like and need.

ASK QUESTIONS What would happen if you lost your independence? Exactly what services are included in the scheduled costs? If you want to avoid being forced to move out at some point in the future, these are essential questions to ask.

TALK TO THE RESIDENTS If you know some people who already live in the residence you are considering, they could be a great source of information. They are the best people to talk to regarding the quality of meals, the attitude of employees, and the availability of services.

If you don’t know anyone, ask the home to introduce you to some of the residents and take full advantage of your meetings with them.

SPEND SOME TIME THERE Ask the home’s management if you can spend a day there as a guest in order to evaluate for yourself the quality of their welcome, the atmosphere, the meals, and the activities. Ultimately, you are the best judge!

agree to this step, your parents can conact quickly.

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Of course, the most important thing for iors, including alarm systems. Such systems consist of a communication device, you to do is to visit your parents on a regusually a bracelet or pendant worn by the ular basis! Suggest activities to stimulate senior, that sends a distress signal to a their minds: chess, card games, and the switchboard in case of emergency. If un- like. Keep your eyes open: check that able to reach their phone or yell for help, everything looks normal in the home. For the person can push the call button they example, have the plants been watered?

Has the mail been opened? Ask them are wearing on their body. about their day, what they’ve enjoyed, and AVOID PROBLEMS Consider having your parents sign a if anything is worrying them. In other power of attorney. This is a legal document words, take an interest in their lives. in which a person of the senior’s choice is authorized to decide about finances and personal care if the elderly person becomes incap- able of making their own decisions. It goes without saying that the chosen person must act in the interests of the senior and keep careful records of all monetary transactions.

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Comfort Keepers® Miami Valley Office Wins 2013 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award

Alzheimer’s disease: myths and truths

Staying physically active, eating well, reducing stress, stimulating the brain, and maintaining a social network can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

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Adding a social element to your physical activity will increase your enjoyment and help you stay motivated.

Health improves with physical activity

If you’re parents are 65 years or older there is a very important question you should be asking yourself: “Are they getting enough exercise?”

Enough means at least two-and-a-half hours of aerobic activity every week, spread out over periods of 10 minutes or more. Muscle strengthening exercises are also recommended for a more complete workout, one that will help your parents maintain physical autonomy for as long as possible.

Varying the type of exercise and doing some on a daily basis will help you gradually build up to the recommended 150 minutes of aerobic activity. A walk one day, a dance class another, and they’ll soon reach their target.

The aim is for your parents to exercise every chance they get. Your parents can use their bike to go to the shopping centre, take the stairs rather than use the elevator, and get off the bus or stop their taxi a few streets before their destination. They should start slowly and listen to their body as they gradually increase the intensity of the exercise.

Adding a social element to their physical activity will increase their enjoyment and help them stay motivated. Your parents could join a walking club, register for some group classes given locally, or go for walks with friends or family members.

If your parents suffer from health problems, be sure to have them consult their doctor before establishing a personalized workout routine.

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Alzheimer’s is a disease that can inspire fear and anxiety as we imagine ourselves or loved ones in its grip. To combat this fear, we can gain a better understanding of the illness by dispelling some of the myths that surround it.

• Myth: Having a parent, brother, or sister with Alzheimer’s means my risk of developing this illness is greater.

Truth: In fact, a relatively small percentage of cases involve an inherited form of the disease.

• Myth: When a person suffers memory loss, it means they have Alzheimer’s.

Truth: It is normal to have memory loss as we age.

However, if these memory lapses cause difficulty in performing familiar tasks, problems with communication, disorientation, poor judgement, and problems with abstract thinking, it is advisable to consult a doctor to discuss the cause of these symptoms.

• Myth: Alzheimer’s can be prevented.

Truth: Unfortunately, there is still no treatment for this illness. However, staying physically active, eating well, reducing stress, stimulating the brain, and maintaining a social network can reduce the risk.

• Myth: Once you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s you lose all quality of life.

Truth: On the contrary, many people lead active and interesting lives for many years after they have been diagnosed with this illness.

• Myth: Only older people can get Alzheimer’s.

• Truth: Of course, age is an important risk factor, but not everybody contracts the disease as they age.

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Home Care Pulse®, the leading quality assurance firm for in-home care has awarded the Miami Valley Comfort Keepers® office with one of the leading accolades of their 2013 Best of Care Awards – The Provider of Choice Award. Agencies recognized as Provider of Choice are considered best-in-class for quality care.

This honor is awarded to in-home care agencies who attain high scores in client and caregiver satisfaction in several categories, including compassion, work ethic, communication and training. The client satisfaction scores of the Miami Valley Comfort Keepers® office rank in the top percentile nationally in one or more categories.

These scores are based on monthly third-party phone interviews with the agency’s clients, conducted by Home Care Pulse.

Comfort Keepers, a growing franchise offering inhome care and services for aging adults and others needing assistance, allows clients to live comfortably in their own homes and maintain their independence. Comfort Keepers provides in-home care assistance such as cooking nutritious meals, light housekeeping, running errands, medication reminders and assistance bathing.

Comfort Keepers is celebrating 15 years of business this March.

"These are industry awards that only very few agencies receive. We congratulate Kristina Butler (Clum) as a Miami Valley, Ohio owner as well as all of her management and staff on the care that they provide," said Sarosh Mistry, CEO of CK Franchising, Inc. "I am honored to receive this award, Kristina Butler (Clum) said; "My staff and I take pride in the type of service we deliver to our clients. Truly it is a labor of love that all of us provide each and every day."

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