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Pope now a ‘simple pilgrim’ Benedict resigns papacy CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — As bells tolled and the clock struck 8, the brass-studded wooden doors swung shut Thursday at this palace in the Italian hills, marking an end to Benedict XVI’s papacy and the start of his final journey as a “simple pilgrim.” Capping a day of tearful farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor, Benedict entered history as the first pope in 600 years to resign leaving the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo and ending a pontificate shaped by struggles to move

beyond clerical sex abuse scandals and reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world. On Benedict’s last day, the mood was vastly different inside the Vatican than at Castel Gandolfo, the 17th-century papal retreat set in the hills south of Rome, where he will spend the first two months of his retirement. At the seat of the popes, Benedict’s staff bade the pontiff goodbye in scenes of dignified solemnity, with Swiss Guards in full regalia and prelates kneeling to kiss his papal ring one last time.

A livelier atmosphere reigned in the countryside, with wellwishers jamming the hilltop town’s main square, shouting “Viva il Papa!” and waving the yellow and white flags of the Holy See. Cheers went up as the 85year-old Benedict stepped out onto the palace balcony and, arms outstretched, declared his papacy was nearing the end. “I am simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimAP age on this Earth,” he said. Then Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful from his summer residence of giving a final blessing, he Castel Gandolfo, the scenic town where Pope Benedict XVI will spend his first post-Vatican days and made his last public blessing • See POPE on Page 2 as pope, Thursday.

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Parents: Get involved in school safety

Report cards released

In last week’s Miami Valley Sunday News, Miami County Sheriff Office’s Deputy Dave Duchak informed the community how Sheriff Charles Cox has now mandated that road deputies must check all county school properties at least once a day. This was mandated by the sheriff’s office following the tragedy at Newtown, Conn. where 20 children and six adults were murdered in an elementary school shooting.

No changes for local schools BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com

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Vegas shooting suspect caught A self-described pimp was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, ending a weeklong manhunt that began after a shooting and spectacular, fiery crash that killed three people on the Las Vegas Strip, police said. Ammar Harris, 26, surrendered to a fugitive apprehension team of police and FBI agents who found him a little after noon inside a Studio City apartment where a woman answered the door, authorities said. See Page 9.

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The Troy Civic Theatre presents “Boeing Boeing” a mile-high comedy that opens this weekend March 1, 2, 3, and continues March 8 and 9. Above, Steve Dietrich portrays Bernard while Samantha Persing portrays Gloria during a dress rehearsal of Boeing Boeing Wednesday at the Barn in the Park.

TCT to present ‘Boeing Boeing’

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tarting today, audiences are promised to be kept on their toes during the Troy Civic Theatre’s production of “Boeing Boeing,” in which a Parisian architect juggles three fiancees — all flight attendants from different parts of the world. Bernard’s womanizing TROY ways get tested when his childhood friend Robert shows up for a visit. Further complicating the situation are weather delays and faster airplane technology, meaning Bernard must work harder to coordinate the schedules of all three women. Reluctantly helping him is his hilarious housekeeper Berthe. Samantha Persing, 23, who plays one of the fiancees, said she’s enjoyed appearing in such a highenergy production, which has required about 10 hours of rehearsal

Scott Atkinson portrays Robert during a dress rehearsal of “Boeing Boeing” Wednesday. a week since January. “It’s a comedy farce, so it’s a little different than a regular comedy. I like it because it’s so outlandish and so funny,” Persing said. “Act III is very fast-paced — in and out and in

and out doors — because all three girls are in the house together.” Persing, who’s a police dispatcher at Sinclair Community College, said she enjoys the dichotomy of being an actress in her free time while working in a more austere field. “It’s a nice contrast from when you work for the police, where people’s lives are in your hands,” she said, adding that her partner at work would help her practice lines during downtime. Persing’s real-life roommate and long-time friend Tina Hayes, 22, plays the German fiancee, which she said she prepared for by studying accents on YouTube. “There’s a certain line I really enjoy,” said Hayes, who works for a bank. “I tell him (Robert) to leave me alone, and it’s just really funny with the accents.” Rebecca O’Brien, who co-directs the show with Sonja Hyer, said “Boeing Boeing” should captivate audiences with its humor.

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Official state report cards for local districts were finally released this week despite a delay due to attendance accountability issues that plagued several school districts around the state. Report card data was released to school in a spreadsheet for local schools districts in midOctober. The latest news is a whole new state report card will be used next year using the traditional A-F ratings. “The report card released Wednesday showed nothing new,” said Troy City Schools Superintendent Eric Herman. “It was more of a final report in the format we used to get in the fall.” The official report cards showed Miami County school districts ratings remained unchanged. The only Miami County school investigated by the Ohio Department of Education and the state auditor was Bradford Exempted Village Schools, which found one error in attendance records. The 2011-2012 report card showed Troy City Schools scored “Excellent” on its state report card meeting all 26 out of 26 indicators, missing the AYP indicator to push them to a rating of “Excellent with Distinction.” “Next year, it’s going to look a little different with the A through F designations,” Herman said. According to the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio is changing the way it measures and rates the performance of schools and districts. The 2012-2013 school and district report cards will grade schools and districts on a mix of new and previously used

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BUSINESS ROUNDUP • The Troy Elevator The grain prices listed below are the closing prices of Thursday. Corn Month Bid Change Feb 7.2950 + 0.0825 NC 13 5.2200 + 0.0325 5.4700 + 0.0300 Jan 14 Soybeans Month Bid Change 14.5200 + 0.1275 Feb NC 13 12.0950 + 0.0225 Jan 14 12.2300 + 0.0225 Wheat Month Bid Change Feb 6.8050 + 0.0250 NC 13 6.8150 + 0.0150 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

• Stocks of local interest Values reflect closing prices from Thursday. Symbol Price Change AA 8.52 -0.02 CAG 34.11 +0.02 CSCO 20.86 -0.04 EMR 56.70 -0.56 F 12.61 -0.15 15.84 +0.12 FITB FLS 160.50 +1.57 GM 27.15 -0.25 ITW 61.50 +0.05 JCP 17.57 -3.59 KMB 94.28 -0.91 KO 38.72 +0.27 29.21 +0.11 KR LLTC 38.25 +0.01 MCD 95.90 +0.17 14.00 -0.01 MSFG PEP 75.77 +0.29 SYX 9.95 -0.33 TUP 78.23 -0.38 USB 33.98 -0.05 VZ 46.53 +0.18 WEN 5.70 +0.20 — Staff and wire reports

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declared: “Grazie e buona notte” “Thank you and good night” in Italian. It was a remarkable bookend to a papacy that began on April 19, 2005, with a similarly meek speech delivered from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square, where the newly elected Benedict said he was but a “simple humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.” Over his eight-year papacy, Benedict tried to set the church on a more traditional course, convinced that all the ills afflicting it sexual abuse, dwindling numbers of priests and empty pews were a result of a misreading of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. His successor is likely to follow in his footsteps, given that the vast majority of the 115 cardinals who will elect the next pope appointed by were Benedict himself and share his conservative bent. For the time being, the governance of the church shifts to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who along with the College of Cardinals will guide the church and make plans starting Monday for the conclave to elect the 266th leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. One of Bertone’s first acts was to lock the papal apartment inside the Vatican. In another task steeped in symbolism, he will ensure that Benedict’s papal ring and seal are destroyed. Benedict’s journey into retirement began with a final audience with his cardinals, where he sought to defuse concerns about his future role and the possible conflicts arising from having both a reigning and a retired pope living sideby-side inside the Vatican.

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Bell ringers toll the bells at the Metropolitan Cathedral during a farewell ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI in Mexico City, Thursday. “Among you is also the future pope, whom I today promise my unconditional reverence and obedience,” Benedict told the cardinals. Benedict’s decision to live at the Vatican in retirement, wear the white cassock associated with the papacy and be called “emeritus pope” and “Your Holiness,” rather than revert back to his name, Joseph birth Ratzinger, has deepened concerns about the shadow he might cast over the next pope. Benedict has tried to address those worries, saying that he will be “hidden from the world” and live a life of prayer in retirement. On Thursday, he took a step further with his own public pledge to place himself entirely under the authority of the new pope. Benedict also gave a final set of instructions to the princes of the church who will elect his successor, urging them to be united. “May the College of Cardinals work like an

orchestra, where diversity an expression of the universal church always works toward a higher and harmonious agreement,” he said. It seemed to be a clear reference to the deep internal divisions that have come to the fore in recent months following the leaks of sensitive documents that exposed power struggles and allegations of corruption inside the Vatican. The audience inside the Apostolic Palace was as unique as Benedict’s decision to quit. The pope, wearing his crimson velvet cape and using a cane, bade farewell to his closest advisers and the cardinals bowed to kiss his ring for the last time. A few hours later, Benedict’s closest aide, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, wept by his side as they took their final walk down the marbled halls to the motorcade that took them to the helipad in the Vatican gardens. As bells tolled in St. Peter’s and in church towers across Rome, Benedict

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Stage manager — Peg Dietrich Set design — Steve “It’s a very funny show Dietrich about men, women and Set building — Steve love,” she said. “Once you Dietrich, Peg Dietrich, get the girls all together, Sonja Hyer, Eric Hyer, with one coming in one Caleb Magill, Noah Magill, door and another coming out, it’s very gasp-worthy. Sarah Jordan, Kali Jordan That’s when you know you DeBruin, Lenora Murph, Chuck Fox, Gale Carson did a great job.” Set painting — Jennifer Show times are 8 p.m. Kaufman, Lenora Murph, Fridays and Saturdays Steve Dietrich, Sonja Hyer, and 4 p.m. Sunday on Peg Dietrich, Tina Hayes, March 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 at Niccole SueAnn Wallace, Barn in the Park, across Erin Hause from Hobart Arena. Call Lighting design — 339-7700 to order tickets. Derek Dunavent Light and sound opera• Cast, including undertor — Erin Hause studies Hair and makeup — Bernard — Steve Abigail Niefer, Brooke Dietrich, Jason Berryhill, Brittany Studebaker Berryhill of Studio 45 Gloria — Samantha Hair/wigs — Barrie Persing VanKirk Berthe — Jessica Suba, Costumes — Gerri Niccole SueAnn Wallace Nichols, Jackie Robert — Scott Atkinson, Derek Dunavent Chamberlin Props — Brandy Joins, Gabrielle — Jo Grandel, Sherry Scheuerman Lenora Murph Running crew — Gretchen — Tina Jessica Carson, Kali Hayes, Sarah Jordan Jordan-DeBruin, Krissy Production Crew McKim Barker, Brandy Co-directors — Sonja Joins Hyer, Rebecca O’Brien Lobby display — Kristy Producer — Terressa Marshall Knoch Publicity — Sherry Scheureman Programs — Jackie Chamberlin, Christina Brownlee Tickets/Hospitality — Betty Scisson

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took off in a low-flying helicopter that circled St. Peter’s Square, where banners reading “Thank You” were held skyward so he could see them, and then flew over the ruins of the ancient coliseum. Benedict also reached out to the wider world electronically, sending a final tweet from his Twitter account, (at)Pontifex: “Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.” Soon afterward, that tweet and all Benedict’s previous ones were deleted and the profile was changed to read “Sede Vacante” the See of Rome is vacant. Then, as the clock struck 8 p.m., when Benedict’s resignation took effect, two Swiss Guards standing at attention shut the thick wooden doors of Castel Gandolfo, symbolically closing out a papacy whose legacy will be most marked by the way it ended a resignation instead of a death.

items with an A-F letter-grade system. Previous school and district report cards mostly were based on how well students performed on state achievement tests. Achievement tests will still be a major part of school and district grades, but the new report card will view them in a different way. In addition, the report cards for 2012-2013 and beyond will use new measurements to determine if students are prepared for success beyond high school. “It’s still in the works,” Herman said, adding that the new grading system will most likely grade Troy City Schools an A or a B based on previous test scores. “It’s going to be different for everybody, but we think we’ll be either an A or a B next year.” All Miami County schools scored “Effective,” “Excellent” and “Excellent with Distinction on the 2011-2012 state local report cards. Newton Local School and Miami East Local Schools both scored the state’s top report card rating of Excellent with Distinction. Miami East Local Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Todd Rappold said he doesn’t quite understand why the state is changing the rating scores and is more concerned about the Common Core curriculum changes, which will affect testing and teaching for next school year. “I like to think we have very bright parents in our district who understood what the old report cards meant,” Rappold said. It was the fifth consecutive year in the row for Miami East Local Schools to achieve the highest achievement and only one of 13 school districts of out the state’s 610 to do so five years in succession.

A Vatican official was then seen taking down the Holy See’s white and yellow flag from the residence. “We have the pope right here at home,” said Anna Maria Togni, who walked two kilometers (one mile) from the outskirts of Castel Gandolfo to witness history. “We feel a tenderness toward him.” Benedict set his resignation in motion Feb. 11, when he announced that he no longer had the “strength of mind and body” do to the job. It was the first time that a pope had resigned since Pope Gregory XII stepped down in 1415 to help end a church schism. In the weeks since Benedict’s announcement, speculation has mounted whether other factors were to blame. By the time his final day came around, though, Benedict seemed perfectly serene with his decision. The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said the pope’s pledge to obey his successor was in keeping with his effort to “explain how he intends to live this unprecedented situation of an emeritus pope.” “He has no intention of interfering in the position or the decisions or the activity of his successor,” Lombardi said. “But as every member of the church, he says fully that he recognizes the authority of the supreme pastor of the church who will be elected to succeed him.” The issue is important for Benedict. In his last legal document, he made new provisions for cardinals to make a formal, public pledge of obedience to the new pope at his installation Mass, in addition to the private one they traditionally make inside the Sistine Chapel immediately after he is elected.

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“Despite all of that, we are very excited about last year’s results, continue to do a good job and are looking forward to next year’s scores.” Rappold said he is more concerned about the time and money spent on revamping the report card system rather than on education initiatives that have overhauled education. Rappold said all the latest changes and requirements for public schools that have been implemented in recent years have been “the most ineffective way to roll out new programs I’ve seen in 25 years.” “In a time and in a place when districts are strapped, why are they (officials at the Ohio Department of Education) making these changes right now?” Rappold said. “But the majority of school districts around the state are doing a good job and we continue to show that we can meet their challenges.” The new report cards will include new standards including gap closing, achievement, and growth, preparedness for success, graduation and literacy progress. To see what the new grade cards will look like next year for Ohio public schools, visit www.ode.state.oh.us.

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Legion, Post 586, Tipp City, from 8-11 a.m. Items available will be bacon, eggs, • GRAND RE-OPENsausage, biscuits, sausage ING: WACO Historical hash browns, pangravy, Museum & Learning C o m m u n i t y cakes, french toast, waffles, Center will celebrate its cinnamon rolls, juices and grand re-opening for the Calendar fruit. The meal will be $7. 2013 season from 6-8 • KIDS’ NATURE ART p.m. There will be an open CONTACT US GALLERY EXHIBIT: house reception featuring Brukner Nature Center will the aviation images of feature Piqua City School Mike Ullery of Troy. He has students artwork beginning served as staff photograCall Melody at 12:30 p.m. Nature again pher for the Aviation Hall has been an inspiration for Vallieu at of Fame, which has much of the work. 440-5265 to brought him into contact • PANCAKE BRUNCH: with many of the most leglist your free Serving times are every endary names in aviation half hour between 10 a.m. calendar history. Along with having and 1 p.m. for Aullwood’s items.You his photos on display and Pancake Brunch to be held for sale, Ullery will be talkcan send at the farm, 9101 Frederick ing about his adventures your news by e-mail to Pike, Dayton. Aullwood staff with these famous aviation mvallieu@civitasmedia.com. will lead sugarbush walks legends. The open house to the sugar house where is free and open to the sap is boiling into maple public. The museum will syrup. Prices are $6.50 per then resume normal adult and $3.50 per child hours, which are 9 am. to noon Monday(12 and under) and reservations are sugFriday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The museum is located at 1865 S. gested and can be made by calling Aullwood at (937) 890-7360. County Road 25-A, Troy. For more infor-

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mation, 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., Covington. Choices will include a $12 New York strip steak, broasted chicken, fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all made-to-order. • TAX HELP: AARP volunteers will assist low-income and elderly tax payers with preparing income tax forms at the Troy-Miami County Public Library from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free service. • FISH FRY: A fish fry, sponsored by the St. Patrick’s men’s softball team, will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the St. Patrick Church basement, North Crawford Street entrance. The meal will include allyou-can-eat fish and fries, choice of applesauce or coleslaw, dinner roll and peanut butter and jelly for those who don’t like fish. Meals will be $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and children 6-12 and free of those 6 and younger. • CHICKEN FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece chicken dinner with french fries and macaroni salad for $7 from 6-8 p.m. Chicken livers also will be available. • SHRIMP AND WINGS: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will prepare shrimp, wings, fries and coleslaw for $7 from 6-7:30 p.m.

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-caneat 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 redtailed 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, 7578 W Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer made-to-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

Covington pastor to speak at breakfast Annual event set for April 6

to ministry. He has seen some churches struggle with vision and purpose, TROY — Pastor Phil Elmore will be the speaker and others, with policy, structure and ministry for the 33rd annual Troy methods, espeMayor’s Prayer cially in times of Breakfast set rapid growth. His for 8 a.m. April first-hand under6 at the First standing of these Place Christian challenges and Center, 16 W. his practical soluFranklin St., tions for improveTroy. ment has led to Only 100 his reputation as tickets will be a visionary and sold for the problem-solver. event. ELMORE He also a dediElmore is lead pastor and co-founder cated community leader, of Fields of Grace Worship serving the city of Piqua MONDAY as a certified law enforceCenter in Covington. He ment chaplain. will be speaking on the • AWARDS BANQUET: Newton Junior topic of why people turn to Additionally, he was High and High School’s Winter Sports instrumental in starting a God in times of tragedy. Award Night will be at 6:30 p.m. in the community resource called Elmore has served in junior high gym. Parents are encouraged the Piqua Compassion both denominational and to attend. The program is an opportunity Network, a non-profit to recognize students for varying accom- non-denominational churches over the last two organization that focuses plishments throughout this winter in junon the physical and ecodecades. He understands ior high boys and girls basketball and nomic needs of those in the challenges churches junior varsity and varsity boys and girls face regarding traditional the community. He also is basketball, as well as cheerleading. a past president of the and relevant approaches • YEARLY MAILING: The Milton-

Union Alumni Association will meet at 9:30 a.m. at ther West Milton Public Library to mail out the yearly alumni letters. Anyone interested in helping may attend. For more information, call Nadine Thompson at (9937) 698-6039 or Nancy Studebaker at (937) 825-2282. • BOOK DISCUSSION: The MiltonUnion Public Library book discussion group, High Nooners, will meet at noon to discuss “The Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar,” by Suzanne Joinson. For information, call (937) 698-5515. • BUDDY READING: Buddy reading at the Milton-Union Public Library will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program for elementary-aged students is designed to help increase reading skills and comprehension. An adult or teenage volunteer will be available to aid students with their reading goals. • SHRIMP DINNER: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will present deep fried shrimp and fries from 67:30 p.m. for $5. • PROM MEETING: The Covington High School Junior Class After-Prom Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. Anyone who would like to chaperone and/or participate in the 2013 after-prom activities is asked to attend. For more information, call 4181898.

TUESDAY • TLC MEETING: The Troy Literacy Council, an all-volunteer organization, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Adults seeking help with basic literacy or wish to learn English as a second language, and those interested in becoming tutors, are asked to contact our message center at (937) 660-3170 for more information. • TINY TOTS: A tiny tots program will be from 1-1:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. This interactive program is for children birth to 3 and their parents or caregivers. • CLASS LUNCH: The classmates from Piqua Central High School class of 1961 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. in Covington at Buffalo Jack’s, 137 S. High St. Spouses are invited to attend.

WEDNESDAY • COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS: From 8-11 a.m., the Miami Valley Veterans Museum will have free coffee and doughnuts for veterans and friends at 107 W. Main St., Troy, in the Mason Lodge building second floor. • SPAGHETTI SUPPER: The annual Dollars for Scholars spaghetti supper will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Covington High School. The menu will include allyou-can-eat spaghetti and garlic toast, homemade coleslaw, dessert and drink for $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for children 12 and younger. Carry-out orders also will be available. The high school music concert also will be in the high school gym the same evening. • KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis Club of Troy will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Troy Country Club. Missy and Joe Duer, owners of Staley Mill Farm and Indian Creek Distillery, will give an overview of their recent revival of the historic distillery in Bethel Township. For more information, contact Donn Craig, vice president, at (937) 418-1888. • STORY HOUR: Milton-Union Public Library story hours at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Story hour is open to children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Programs include puppet shows, stories and crafts. Contact the library at (937) 698-5515 for details about the weekly themes.

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Piqua Association of Churches. Elmore has been a keynote speaker for conferences and church-growth seminars and is frequently sought out for his insight in the areas of church planting and church growth. He lives in Russia, Ohio, and enjoys hiking, canoeing and spending time with his wife, Penny, and their three boys. The breakfast will be catered by Ordings Party Time in Troy. Reservations, at $8 per person, may be made by calling 573-6150 or 3356397 or emailing pennyh12255@gmail.com or bakerma@aol.com. Tickets also are available from the Office of the Mayor in Troy City Hall or from Tami Baird-Ganley. Reservations must be made by April 1. The event is chaired by Tami Baird-Ganley, Penny and Jack Hoekstra and Steve and Marty Baker.

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TROY — Become a more effective community leader or volunteer by attending a Bridges Out of Poverty Training to learn the basic framework for understanding the culture of poverty to enable individuals or organizations to become more effective in addressing poverty issues in the community. This event will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, 110 W. Franklin St., Troy, Room No. 314. To learn more, visit www.partnersinhopeinc.org. Interested participants can register by calling Partners in Hope at 3350448 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday or on the organization’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/

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CASSTOWN — Kolin Bendickson and Colin Hawes recently competed TROY — Troy in the District Agricultural Christian Schools is canand Industrial Diagnostics celling the ’80s Beach (formerly known as Tractor Bash planned for Trouble Shooting) at Saturday. Koenigs of Anna. Both The event, which was members of the Miami open to the public, has East-MVCTC FFA Chapter been postponed until a at Miami East High School. later date this year — to During the contest, the be announced. team troubleshot two bugs “We look forward to in each of five tractors. holding this event someThey had to identify the time in the autumn,” said problems and fix them in Shelly Calvert, event coor- less than 20 minutes. Prior dinator. “We have a fabuto the contest, they took a lous band lined up, great test over tractor maintegames for prizes, photo nance and repair. booth and valuable auction The team placed 10th in items. We will publish the the district and were much new date as soon as it is improved from last year’s determined.” competition. Call the school office at Team coaches are Tyler 339-5692 for more inforand Taler Mumford and mation. Brandon Lavy.

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

ANALYSIS

The ‘fever’ Obama has not broken WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama promised this time would be different, that if he won re-election, a Republican “fever” would break and legislative gridlock would ease. Yet just over a month into his second term, Washington is once again mired in a partisan budget battle. And rather than figuring out a way to work with Republicans, Obama is largely ignoring them, trying instead to build public support for his approach to averting automatic budget cuts and perhaps overplaying his hand if the dire consequences he’s warning of are not quickly felt by many Americans. For their part, Republicans are ignoring Obama, too, choosing biting news conferences on Capitol Hill over negotiations with the president. As a result, $85 billion is almost certain to be yanked from the nation’s budget beginning Friday. After more than two years of bitter, down-to-the-wire negotiations over raising the debt ceiling, shutting down the government and preventing tax hikes on most people, a failure to push off the looming cuts would mark the first time Obama and Congress actually had blown past a crucial economic deadline. That’s hardly the rosy scenario Obama promised as he ran for re-election and tried to convince voters that Washington would be a different place in his second term. At a fundraiser in June the president told donors that if he won reelection, “the fever may break, because there’s a tradition in the Republican Party of more common sense than that.” “My expectation is that after the election, now that it turns out that the goal of beating Obama doesn’t make much sense because I’m not running again, that we can start getting some cooperation again,” he added. Obama advisers insist there are some signs the “fever” has eased since the November election. In a major concession, Republicans gave in to Obama during the year-end “fiscal cliff” negotiations when he insisted on higher tax rates for upper income earners. And the GOP decided last month to extend the debt limit for three months after previously demanding that any increase be paired with an equal amount of spending cuts. But that doesn’t mean the GOP is ready to give in again as Washington lurches toward Friday’s deadline. Some Republicans see the sequester battle as their best opportunity to stand their ground and exact deep spending cuts from Obama even if it means taking money from the Pentagon, a step Republican lawmakers have traditionally opposed. After all, many House Republicans believe they have a mandate to cut spending significantly. Despite a dismal national approval rating, the GOP maintained control of the House even though it lost seats in the November election, in part by pledging to cut government spending and block Obama’s proposals for increasing taxes. “Republicans feel very strongly that they have a substantive argument on the spending problem, particularly given the way the national debt has increased over the last four years,” said Kevin Madden, a Republican strategist and former adviser to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney. “They believe that in the long run, having fought on those issues is going to be a part of bringing back the Republican Party.” And Obama isn’t budging on his insistence on higher tax revenue along with spending cuts. The White House has warned that the broad-based $85 billion in cuts could affect everything from commercial flights to classrooms to meat inspections. The cuts would slash domestic and defense spending, leading to forced unpaid days off for hundreds of thousands of workers.

LETTERS The Pueblo (Colo.) Chieftain on Pope Benedict’s decision to step down: The decision by Pope Benedict XVI to retire at the end of this month shocked many Catholics — and even non-Catholics — around the world. But the pontiff’s decision is entirely in keeping with his beliefs. He laid the groundwork for the decision years ago, saying popes have the obligation to resign if they can’t carry on. When he was elected the 265th pope on April 19, 2005, at age 78, he was the oldest pope elected in 275 years and

the first German one in nearly 1,000 years. As of Feb. 28, he will become the first pope to resign since 1415. One of his most popular acts was his beatification of his predecessor, John Paul II, in record time, drawing 1.5 million people to Rome in 2011 to witness the late pontiff’s move a step closer to sainthood. Conservatives cheered his championing of the preVatican II church and his insistence on tradition, even if it cost the church popularity among liberals. Benedict favored Masses heavy in Latin and the brocaded silk vestments of his predecessors.

It has been obvious to all that the pope has slowed down significantly in recent years, cutting back his foreign travel and limiting his audiences. He now goes to and from the altar in St. Peter’s Basilica on a moving platform to spare him the long walk down the aisle. Occasionally, he uses a cane. The telescope of history likely will determine how important Benedict XVI has been to the direction of the Catholic Church. Meanwhile, we extend our good will to the many Catholics who live in Southern Colorado on the news that the current papacy is about to expire.

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Parents need to be involved in school safety In last week’s Miami Valley Sunday News, Miami County Sheriff Office’s Deputy Dave Duchak informed the community how Sheriff Charles Cox has now mandated that road deputies must check all county school properties at least once a day. This was mandated by the sheriff’s office following the tragedy at Newtown, Conn., where 20 children and six adults were murdered in an elementary school shooting. The sheriff has now required road deputies should be visible in the parking lots of our school districts to increase the presence of law enforcement at our schools — not only in the morning or at school dismissal, but throughout the school day. Thank you. Thank you for this peace of mind in these days where our children have become targets. More and more schools are putting more emphasis on the safety and welfare of our children. No longer just contained to college campuses or high schools, these mentally ill subjects have now preyed on the most innocent people in our lives: teachers and young children. After this tragedy, now we want all the bells and whistles to

Melanie Yingst Troy Daily News Columnist makes sure our kids come home safe each and every day. Recently, several retired law enforcement officials have volunteered their time and expertise to my local school district, where my son is in the third grade. It was a very generous, thoughtful and magnanimous offer. Personally, there are just way too many variables for me to think this is a great idea. As an alternative, if these volunteers would like to monitor the outside of schools in the parking lots, I’m all for that alternative. These acts of violence most often begin in the parking lots. If something looks suspicious in the parking lot, then I’d feel a lot better in that respect than volunteer security officers being physically in the building.

As a parent, I just don’t want anyone other than a current law enforcement officer walking around the hallways with a gun. I recently stopped and chatted for a few minutes with a board member about this recent volunteer school security proposition. According to him, not one person in our community had given them their thoughts or opinions on this matter after a week and a half after this has been proposed. Not one person. Yet, the community sure had opinions about the captain of the basketball team quitting the team earlier this year. Why are we so quick to donate funds for new uniforms, solicit donations for a new scoreboard and athletic equipment in our society, but when it comes down to every child’s right to go to school in a safe and secure environment, we skimp and scrape by with whatever we can get? What will be the price we pay for peace of mind? After this proposition, on top of the local school threats, I spoke with several local law enforcement officials ranging from school resource officers to the heads of our city and county law enforcement. Each one of these seasoned

law enforcement officials heavily cautioned against the idea of not only teachers carrying concealed weapons, but other alternative measures such as a volunteer security officers. If school security is so high on parents’ list, then more should be done to raise funds to procure a professional such as the county’s school resource officer program. The sheriff’s school resource officer program once was part of my son’s school system, but due to $1 million in budget cuts, the program was cut. After the passage of an earned income tax, the district is climbing out of the red and slowly in the black. It’s approximately $15,800 per year for a part-time Miami County School Resource Officer. But most of you wouldn’t know that because I sit at these board meetings by myself at least 75 percent of the time. So, if school security and safety is such a high priority in these times, the parents need to voice that priority to their school boards and procure a professional, not volunteer service. Maybe this will give you something to talk about at the next basketball game.

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DONALD L. DAVIS Principal Tim Williams had the honor of kissing a pig in front of the entire high school last week because he received the most donations from students and staff during National FFA Week. All donations will be matched by the Miami East FFA Chapter and $450 will be donated to Children’s Medical Center of Dayton.

SCHAMBURG, Ill. — Donald L. Davis, 80, of Schaumburg, Ill., formerly of Piqua, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Schaumburg. He was born Sept. 20, 1932, in Piqua, to the late Ollie and Helen (Cramer) Davis. He married Alma Woeste in Chicago in 1962; she survives in Schaumburg. Mr. Davis also is survived by a DAVIS daughter, Diana (Jack) Nyberg of Cresco, Pa.; three grandsons, Paul, Dean and Ted; a sister, Linda Stout of Piqua; an aunt, Nancy Beckman of Sidney; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Davis. Donald was a 1950 graduate of Piqua Central High School and attended the

University of Florida and graduated from the University of Cincinnati. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an accountant, first for the Hilton Hotels, and retired from the Ozite Corporation. He was a member of St. Marcelline Catholic Church in Schaumburg, Ill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at St. Marcelline Catholic Church, Schaumburg, Ill. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356.

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VANDALIA — Jimmie K. “Jim” Leapley, U.S.S. Benjamin Stoddert. He was a member of the Tipp City 65, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at Crossroads Rehabilitation and Nazarene Church, National Model Railroader Association and owner of the Nursing Center, Vandalia, following a Erie Railway Depot, Troy. lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life servHe was born July 10, 1947, in PROVIDED ice will be at 2 p.m. Galion, Ohio, to James K. and PHOTO Saturday, March 2, 2013, Mary (Miller) Leapley. at Tipp City Nazarene He was preceded in death by Church, with Pastor Brad his mother. MILITARY BRIEFS Warkentine officiating. Jim is survived by his father, Family will receive James of Belleville; loving wife, friends from 11 a.m. official name given to anti-terrorism mil- Anna (Gates) Leapley; son, Michael A. McMahon to to 1 p.m. Saturday Steven and his wife Cindy itary operations involving U.S. troops SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force prior to the service at the and allied coalition partners. Active duty Leapley of Huntington Beach, Airman Michael A. McMahon graduated and reserve component members from all Calif.; sister; Sharon and her church. LEAPLEY from basic military training at Lackland branches of the U.S. armed forces have Arrangements have been husband Don Davis of Pueblo, Air Force Base. entrusted to Frings and Bayliff been deployed to support the war against Colo.; mother in-law, Thelma The airman completed an intensive, Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Gates of Galion,; sister and brothglobal terrorism outside the borders of eight-week program that included train- the United States. Tipp City. er in-law, Nadine (Jeff) Tomecko of ing in military discipline and studies, Air Contributions may be made in U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest Tennessee; brother and sister inForce core values, physical fitness, and memory of Jim to Destiny and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, law, Raymond (Cindy) Gates of basic warfare principles and skills. Hospice, 4350 Glendale Milford the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific N.C.; six grandchildren, Chelsea Airmen who complete basic training Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242, or Wells, Jordan, Micah, Daisey Lynne, and Europe. earn four credits toward an associate in Grilliot is a fire team leader assigned Slater and Kai Leapley; along with sev- Wesleyan Native Ministries, P.O. Box applied science degree through the 1705, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1705. eral nieces and nephews. to the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Community College of the Air Force. Condolences may be made at Jim was a Vietnam veteran serving in Team, 25th Infantry Division at Joint McMahon is the son of Karen Potts of Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He www.fringsandbayliff.com. the United States Navy aboard the Sidney, and Dennis McMahon of Sidney. has served in the military for four years. He is a 2009 graduate of Lehman High He is the son of Jeff Grilliot and stepBRUCE D. JACKSON School. son of Chris Grilliot, both of Troy. The sergeant is a 2004 graduate of Bruce served with the campus police TROY — Bruce D. Jackson, 48, forTroy High School. He earned an associZacharie T. Sparks at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, merly of Troy, Ohio, more recently of ate degree in 2006 from the University of Vandalia, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. and was formerly employed with the SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Northern Ohio. Miami County Sherriff’s Office and the 27, 2013, at his residence. Airman Zacharie T. Sparks graduated Covington Police Department. He was born Oct. 6, 1964, in Troy, to from basic military Brandon A. Mathis Services will be at 10:30 a.m. David B. and Esther (Kerr) Jackson of training at Lackland Monday, March 4, 2013, at Baird Troy. GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Air Force Base. He is survived by his daughter, Sierra Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Lynn Apprentice Brandon A. Mathis, son of The airman comLabs officiating. N. Jackson of Troy; sister, Susie Stephanie R. Mathis of Troy, Ohio and pleted an intensive, Jackson of Hilliard, Ohio; girlfriend, Polly Interment will follow in Polk Grove Ricky A. Mathis, of Troy, Ohio, recently eight-week program Cemetery, Vandalia. Loewer of Vandalia; and many aunts, completed U.S. Navy basic training at that included trainFriends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday uncles and cousins. Recruit Training Command. ing in military disciat the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his During the eight-week program, pline and studies, Air Memorial contributions may be made grandparents, Max and Arlene Kerr, and Mathis completed a variety of training Force core values, to the Educational Fund for Sierra Byron and Esther Jackson. which included classroom study and physical fitness, and Jackson care of David and Esther Bruce was a 1983 graduate of Troy practical instruction on naval customs, basic warfare princi- SPARKS Jackson, or the American Heart High School and a graduate of Sinclair first aid, firefighting, water safety and ples and skills. College with an associate of applied sci- Association, 15120 Collections Center survival, and shipboard and aircraft safeAirmen who complete basic training Drive, Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. ty. An emphasis was also placed on phys- ences in criminal justice. earn four credits toward an associate in Friends may express condolences to He attended Nashville United Church ical fitness. applied science degree through the the family through www.bairdfuneralof Christ and was a member of the The capstone event of boot camp is Community College of the Air Force. home.com. Fraternal Order of Police. Sparks is the son of Nicole Rodriguez “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they of Troy, and Timothy Sparks of Vandalia. HELEN MARIE REDMOND need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle He is a 2012 graduate of Troy High Stations” is designed to galvanize the School. as she went about her simple and humVERSAILLES — Helen Marie basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedible day to day life. Redmond, 84, of Versailles, Ohio, cation, teamwork and endurance in each Eric L. Grilliot Helen truly did “small things with great passed away at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 27, 2013, recruit through the practical application love” as Mother Teresa of Calcutta at Versailles Health Care Center in JOINT BASE ELMENDORFof basic Navy skills and the core values instructed us to do. She also lived out Versailles, Ohio. RICHARDSON, Alaska — Army Sgt. Eric of honor, courage and commitment. Its the gospel of Jesus every day of her life She was born July 29, 1928, in L. Grilliot has returned to the U.S. after distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to by joyfully serving others. Russia, Ohio, to the late John and being deployed overseas at a forward take into account what it means to be a In doing so Helen lived out what St. Loretta (Cordonnier) Redmond. operating base to serve in support of sailor. Francis of Assisi told us when he said, She is survived by her sisters and Operation Enduring Freedom. Mathis is a 2011 graduate of Troy “Preach the Gospel at all times and brother-in-law, Florence Schwartz of Operation Enduring Freedom is the High School of Troy. when necessary use words.” Versailles, Dorothy Redmond of Those of us who knew her will miss Versailles, Marie and Jack Eiting of COLLEGE BRIEFS her but we also celebrant knowing that Portland, Ore., and Patricia “Pat” she is finally able to worship Jesus as Schwartz of Colorado Springs, Colo.; she always wanted but could not do 24 nieces and nephews; and Cincinnati State Technical are indicated by *. Undergraduate students receiving this numerous great-nieces and nephews. here on earth. and Community College honor include students from the following In addition to her parents, she was pre- There will be a Mass of Christian cities: Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 4, ceded in death by brothers in law, CINCINNATI — Kaitlyn Snyder of • Covington: *Mackenzie Richards. Robert Schwartz and Herbert Schwartz. 2013, at St. Remy Catholic Church, Troy was recognized on the dean’s list of • Tipp City: Amanda Wooley. Russia, Ohio, with the Rev. Fr. Frank Helen was a member of St. Remy Cincinnati State Technical and • Troy: *Kay Altenburger, Benjamin Amberger celebrant. Catholic Church in Russia, Ohio, and Community College for the fall 2012 Collins, *Melissa Cutcher, *Sonia Burial will follow in St. Remy Church attended Russia High School. semester for obtaining a GPA of 3.5 or Holycross, Rebecca Karns, Patricia Helen’s life was a life filled with joy and Cemetery, Russia, Ohio. Family will higher. Snyder is working toward a culiLatimer and Ashley Nix. receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, love despite the difficulties and chalnary arts degree from the Midwest March 3, 2013, at Bailey Zechar Funeral lenges she faced throughout. Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State. Home, Versailles, Ohio. Those who knew her well describe her Butler University She is the daughter of Dale and Kelly It is the wishes of the family that as being true servant for the Lord. She Snyder of Troy and is a 2011 homeschool INDIANAPOLIS — The following local attended daily Mass every day for 35 memorial contributions be given to State graduate. residents were among more than 800 stu- years. of the Heart Hospice. dents from Butler University who made Condolences for the family may be She loved nothing more than to pray the dean’s list for the fall semester of the University of Akron and talk about Jesus. Helen always tried expressed through 2012-2013 academic year: to see God in everyone and this showed www.zecharbailey.com. AKRON — The following local stu• Bethany Feitshans of Tipp City, dents made The University of Akron’s majoring in pre-pharmacy. dean’s list for the fall semester. • Courtney Hittepole of Troy, majoring FUNERAL DIRECTORY • Amanda Miller of Sidney. in psychology. • Linley Alway and Megan Beaty of • Molly Swigart of Laura, majoring in West Milton. Valley Medical Center, Troy. • Ronald E. Butt political science. • Emily Goudy, Ashley Bornhorst and Arrangements are pending at PIQUA — Ronald E. Butt, 75, of Degree-seeking undergraduate stuColleen Powers of Troy. Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, dents at Butler who carry at least 12 aca- Piqua, Ohio, died at 12:59 p.m. • Laura Murray of Tipp City. Piqua. demic hours in a given semester are eligi- Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Upper • Cassie Bishop of Bradford. ble for the dean’s list in the college in To be eligible for dean’s list, students OBITUARY which they are enrolled. Students on the maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher and list are in the top 20 percent of their colPOLICY were enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. lege, as determined by the semester grade point average of all eligible students in In respect for friends and Bluffton University each college. family, the Troy Daily News BLUFFTON, Ohio – Bluffton University has announced its dean’s list for the fall term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours received distinction for continued high achievement

Wittenberg University SPRINGFIELD — Wittenberg University recently named students to its dean’s list for their academic achievement during the Fall 2012 semester. Kaitlyn Flory of Troy was among those named to the academic list.

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TROY — Hayner Center’s Bring-the-WholeFamily Concert will be hosted at 7:30 p.m. March 2. The event is in response to supporters’ suggestions that the Hayner offer an annual event that would uplift and engage parents and children as well as grandma and grandpa. Entertainment will be provided by Kim and Reggie Harris, who have traveled the country playing traditional AfricanAmerican spiritual and freedom songs with original folk.

St. Patrick’s Day film slated TROY — Start St. Patrick’s Day off right at 7:30 p.m. March 8 by watching a drama with romantic overtones set in Ireland as part of the film series Let’s Go to the Movies at Hayner. The movie stars John Wayne as Sean Thornton, a retired boxer who returns to his Irish roots to escape his past, and Maureen O’Hara as Mary Kate Danaher, the beautiful feisty younger sister of the town landholder, Red Danaher. The drama starts when Red Danaher and Thornton become enemies after Thornton beats Danaher in a land deal. When Thornton and Mark Kate start dating and then want to get married, things really get interesting. It will take the luck of the Irish to get this mess sorted out. A short discussion may follow the film. There will be cafe-style seating with popcorn and soda pop.

Schools to exhibit artwork TROY — The Hayner Center is pleased to host the Young Masters Art Exhibit, opening Friday, March 8, and running through April 28. This exhibit will showcase selected works completed by Troy students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Hayner staff and the art teachers will be hosting a reception honoring students and their guests on Monday, March 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. The Troy school orchestra, conducted by Stephanie Cunningham, will be performing at the reception. The public is invited to the reception. All artwork being displayed was completed during this school year and includes examples of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, ceramics and mixed medium. The schools participating in this exhibit include all the Troy City elementary schools, Troy Junior High, Troy High School, Troy Christian Elementary, Troy Christian High School and St. Patrick’s Elementary School.

Children, adults can submit poems TROY — The deadline for entries in the Hayner Center’s annual poetry competition is March 15. The poems will be judged in four categories: elementary (grades K-6), junior

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high (grades 7-8), high school and adults. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $5 per contestant. The competition is open to citizens of Miami County and bordering counties. Complete details of the competition are available at the Hayner and are also posted on the Hayner website at troyhayner.org. The center will kick off its 12th annual poetry series with an evening of original poetry read by Dr. David A. Petreman along with violin performances by his daughter Amalia Petreman, of the Stivers School for the Arts. The second reading in the Hayner Poetry Series will take place March 28 at 7:30 p.m. and feature poet laureate of the Olympic Garage, Gerry Grubbs.

Library seeks memorabilia for collection PIQUA — Items from the former Piqua Players community theater group are being sought for the Piqua Library’s archives available for research by historians. The memorabilia serve as a snapshot of the Piqua Players, who began performing in 1951. The group flourished and it went on to perform three plays a year for more than 50 years. In more recent times, as happens to many volunteer organizations, participation lagged, and so did program attendance. The group eventually became unable to fulfill its mission and it disbanded in the early 2000s, leaving behind a wonderful history of local theatrical performances. Donation of any memorabilia from the group is appreciated, including scrapbooks, programs, flyers, photos, etc. Anyone with materials may contact Mr. Meek at (937) 7736753, or email him at localhistory@oplin.org.

Chinese music will provide unique sound TROY — At 7:30 p.m. March 16 at the Hayner Center, the Orchid Ensemble blends ancient instruments and traditions from China, ranging from traditional Chinese to contemporary; from World Music to New Music to creative improvisation. Contemporary and traditional pieces are performed on the marimba, the zheng and the erhu. Pushing the boundaries between the genres of classical, folk and ethnic traditions, the captivating compositions are truly inspired.

Brass quintet performance set for March TROY — The R.S. Paul Chamber Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, Troy. The event will feature the Wright State University Brass Quintet. The quintet includes Daniel Zehringer, first trumpet, Eric Knorr second trumpet, Jonas Thoms on horn, Dr. Gretchen McNamara on trombone and Thomas Lukowicz on tuba. 2371609

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Country singer/songwriter Jon Pardi will make his first ever appearance in Troy March 15 when he joins Dustin Lynch and Justin Moore on the Outlaws Like Me tour.

Ready to Pardi in Troy Zac Brown Band do with their shows,” he said. “Right now, we’re so far behind in production as far as supporting him on his first headlin- lights and stuff. But (by watching BY JIM DAVIS other acts) you get to see how you ing tour.” Staff Writer could do this or that. So, the higher Although he’s still in the process jdavis@civitasmedia.com you get the more stuff you’re going of introducing himself to country to have … ” on Pardi is thrilled to be joining music fans across America, the 27A self-professed music junkie, year-old California native took a Justin Moore for his first headPardi said he was exposed to counstep in the right direction with his lining tour. But he’s going to try music at an early age by his leave one particular type of song to debut single “Missin’ You Crazy” family and embraced it head-on as a from his forthcoming EP. The song the boss: The slow stuff. Pardi, who recently wrapped up a broke into the Top 30 last year and teenager. “I was in a band when I was 14 series of country radio performances helped put Pardi on the country — I’ve always been in a band — but music landscape. with Gary Allan, said a label rep when I was 18 I started honkyHe said seeing people sing that asked him if he wanted to drop a tonkin’ and playing local bars,” he song back to him each night has couple of slower songs into his set said. been particularly gratifying. for Moore’s Outlaws Like Me tour, He gravitates toward country “It’s awesome. I remember being which begins March 14 and will music because of its authenticity. out with Dustin and seeing him sing make a stop March 15 at Troy’s “Country music is real to me,” he ‘Cowboys and Angels’ and watching Hobart Arena. people sing it with him,” he remem- explained. “It’s about love and crazy “I told her no — just ‘right in ex-girlfriends and drinking. It hits their face’ type stuff,” he said with a bered. “It’s freaking cool. It’s an all of the real life stories. It becomes laugh. “I’ll let Justin do the ballads. experience like no other.” a part of you … and you don’t even In addition to being on the road He’s really good at them.” know it’s a part of you.” Pardi plans to put his foot on the with Lynch, Pardi has shared conPardi will get a chance to share cert dates with the likes of Eric gas and leave it there for the duraChurch, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan that sentiment with fans at Hobart tion of his 20-minute opening set. when he opens the March 15 show He’ll be followed by Dustin Lynch in and the Zac Brown Band. The experience has afforded him at 8 p.m. the middle slot, with Moore capping Tickets can be obtained at the an opportunity to learn from some the evening. Hobart Arena box office, through the of the industry’s top talent. “It’s definitely going to be excit“I always try to watch them once arena website ing. It’s a real high-energy show,” or twice through. It’s nice when you (www.hobartarena.com) or by phone Pardi said during a recent phone at 339-2911. get to see what Luke or Eric or the interview. “I’ve known Dustin for a while now. We’re with the same publishing company … and it’s fun to see him take off, and it’s going to be great to be out on the road with him on this tour. And I really like Justin. It’s pretty cool and I’m glad to be

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To learn more about Jon Pardi, visit his website at www.jonpardi.com.

Tribute revisits ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ 40th anniversary show to honor full album, other favorites at Hobart Arena on May 4 For the Troy Daily News Having played to packed houses earlier this year, Signs of Life: The Essence of Pink Floyd, a fast-rising tribute band from Cincinnati, is set to play its biggest, most audacious show yet. The nine-member band will take the stage at historic Hobart Arena at 8 p.m. May 4, with a tribute to Pink Floyd’s legendary album, “The Dark Side of the Moon.” Celebrating 40

TROY years since its release in 1973, the band will perform the full album, cut for cut, in the faithful, reverential style that makes it one of the most accurate Pink Floyd tributes. Concert-goers also will be treated to many more Floyd favorites set to a cutting edge stage show. The band and production team are designing a

special scaled-up stage, with high-tech lighting and video projection systems, lasers and surprise effects — all of which will immerse the audience in the rich, powerful sights and sounds of Pink Floyd, band leader Jon Stankorb said. “We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to perform this amazing music in a large-scale environment for so many people,” Stankorb said. “It’s how Pink Floyd would have

liked it, and it’s literally a dream come true for us. We look forward to sharing this special experience with music lovers throughout the Ohio Valley and beyond.” Tickets are $20 for reserved seats and $15 for general admission, with groups of 10 or more receiving $5 off per ticket in advance. Tickets go on sale today at the Hobart Arena box office or by calling 339-2911. More information is available at www.hobartarena.com or www.signsoffloyd.com.

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Rock and Roll hall plans Stones exhibit

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and The Stones recently held a series of concerts to celebrate their 50th year CLEVELAND (AP) — The story of together and there have been The Rolling Stones is so huge it takes rumors of more activity. two floors of The Rock and Roll Hall Weiland responds of Fame and Museum to tell. The Cleveland-based museum to firing by band will open “Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction,” an exclusive exhibit NEW YORK — Singer Scott celebrating the archetypal rock Weiland said he learned that he’d band, on May 24. been fired by the Stone Temple The exhibit will be open until Pilots when the band released a oneMarch 2014 and will include person- sentence statement to the media al and collected items that have Wednesday. never before been seen by the public “I learned of my supposed ‘termialong with film, text and interactive nation’ from Stone Temple Pilots components and periodic lectures on this morning by reading about it in the band’s 50-year career. The entire the press,” he wrote in a statement. exhibit will take up more than two “Not sure how I can be ‘terminated’ floors of the museum. from a band that I founded, fronted

and co-wrote many of its biggest hits, but that’s something for the lawyers to figure out.” The statement by the band said: “Stone Temple Pilots have announced they have officially terminated Scott Weiland.” No other information was provided. Weiland said he’s focusing on his solo tour, which kicks off Friday in Flint, Mich. Stone Temple Pilots’ 1992 debut, “Core,” has sold more than 8 million units in the United States. Their hits include “Vasoline,” “Interstate Love Song” and “Plush,” which won a Grammy in 1993 for best hard rock performance with vocal. Weiland was also in the supergroup Velvet Revolver with Slash and other musicians.

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Don’t wait to get your kidneys checked Dear Annie: I was just 18 years old when a routine doctor's visit exposed off-the-chart high blood pressure and landed me in the emergency room. As a carefree teen in my first year of college, I felt healthy and assumed it couldn't possibly be anything more than a little stress. Even the ER doctor took a look at me and said he was sure there couldn't be anything wrong. Imagine the shock when the blood tests showed I had stagefour kidney disease. I was dangerously close to needing dialysis or a kidney transplant, but I had no clue that I'd been suffering from a silent killer. Kidney disease often goes undetected because symptoms may not appear until the kidneys are actually failing. One in three American adults is at risk due to high blood pressure or diabetes, two of the leading causes. The good news is that early detection and proper treatment can slow the progress. My battle with kidney disease has turned me into a fitness guru and an advocate for kidney patients. I now do something active every day. By following a careful diet and working closely with my doctors to manage my high blood pressure, I have been able to prevent further damage. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude can affect your medical prognosis in the best possible way. I can attest to it. Will you please encourage your readers to get their kidneys checked? March is National Kidney Month and March 14th is World Kidney Day. The National Kidney Foundation is urging Americans to learn about risk factors and get their kidneys checked with a simple urine and blood test. For more information on these tests and staying healthy, and for a schedule of free kidney health screenings across the country, please suggest that your readers visit the National Kidney Foundation at kidney.org. — Leslie Field, Bradbury, Calif. Dear Leslie Field: Thank you for reminding our readers how important it is to get regular checkups to make sure their systems are running smoothly. More than 26 million Americans have kidney disease, and most don't know it. People often don't consider their kidney health, yet it can make a tremendous difference in the quality of one's life. We hope our readers will check the National Kidney Foundation website for more information. Dear Annie: Now that I'm part of the over-50 crowd, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to read the expiration dates on goods, even with my reading glasses on. Particularly troublesome are the expiration dates that are at the bottom of a white box where the numbers are indented and also in white. The manufacturers would do us baby boomers a great favor by marking the expiration dates in an easy-to-read location, preferably in black ink with larger letters and numbers. If we can see them, we will replace them more readily when they expire, which would be a boon for business, as well. — Maryanne Dear Maryanne: You've made an excellent argument, and we hope it wins over the product manufacturers. We're on your side. Dear Annie: "Faithful Wife" said her husband of 44 years was showing some intense behaviors around an old flame, spending $12,000 on a facelift and accusing his wife of lesbianism. If these behaviors are a continuation or exacerbation of old behaviors, I am right with you on your advice. But if they are changes from a man who used to be reasonably "normal," then I would suspect frontotemporal dementia, of which these sorts of socially disruptive disinhibitions are classic symptoms. — MA, LSA 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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Here’s a few tips for deciphering car seat options Dear Readers: How do you know if you have your child in the correct car seat? With so many options, it’s hard to tell which one is the right one for your child’s age and size. Here are some general guidelines, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: • A child under the age of 1 year should be placed in a rearfacing car seat. A child never should be front- facing before his or her first birthday and should weigh at least 20-22 pounds. • Ages 1-3 years old can be placed in a front-facing car seat once they have outgrown the

Hints from Heloise Columnist weight and height limits of the rear-facing car seat. It is recommended to keep a child rear-facing as long as possible, though. • Ages 4-7 years old and 40 pounds and above can be moved into a booster seat using the adult lap and shoulder belt. • Around age 8, children start to outgrow their booster seat

and can use only the adult safety belt, so long as it fits them properly. Often people ask, “Should a child ride in the front seat?” Laws vary from state to state, but for safety, it is recommended that a child under 12 sits in the back seat. For more information, you can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new website, dedicated to keeping children safe in and around cars. Go to www.safercar.gov, or call 1-888-327-4236. — Heloise P.S.: Don’t buy a used car seat! INSURANCE ASSURANCE Dear Heloise: At the begin-

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Saturday, March 2, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Things seem to be intense today. Don’t worry. In part this is because you might draw intense people to you, or intense circumstances. You also might be concerned about shared property. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Personal relationships are your primary focus today, because the Moon is directly opposite from you. These people seem very important. Conflicts can be emotional — well, who is surprised? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Guard against feeling too critical of others today, because it’s easy to fall into this trap. It even might be subconscious. Remember that we all put our pants on one leg at a time. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a romantic day for you. Relationships with others, especially females, might be important. You feel especially nurturing toward others. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Seek out private time at home if you can, because you need to contemplate your navel. Childhood memories are at hand. Discussions with a female relative could be significant. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) When talking to others today, you don’t want superficial chitchat. You’re more concerned with a gut level of communication. You want the straight goods. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It’s easy to identify with what you own and even with what you earn today. You’ll also find enjoyment by being surrounded by the familiar things that you own. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you a bit more emotional than usual. It’s quite all right to be concerned about yourself. You’re allowed. (It’s only two days every month.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Work alone or behind the scenes today, and you will feel best. In a way, you feel like hiding — not because you’re antisocial, but because you need some quiet time. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Female friends will be supportive and helpful today. Share your hopes and dreams for the future with others to see what their feedback is. It might help you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Private aspects of your personal life might be made public today. In fact, bosses and VIPs could be privy to this information. Be careful. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Try to do something different today, because you want adventure and you also want to learn something new. You need a change of scenery. Shake it up a little. YOU BORN TODAY You have an unswerving loyalty to loved ones and whatever your passion is. You also have an amazing imagination. When you are working on an important project, you are totally focused on it. You’re extremely persistent and adhere strongly to your own value system. You’re not a quitter. Your year ahead will focus primarily on partnerships and close friendships. Birthdate of: Jon Bon Jovi, singer/actor/humanitarian; Karen Carpenter, musician; Daniel Craig, actor. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Today

Tonight

Flurries High: 35°

Flurries Low: 26°

SUN AND MOON

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Partly cloudy High: 32° Low: 22°

Partly cloudy High: 29° Low: 18°

Monday

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Mostly sunny High: 37° Low: 18°

Chance of rain or snow High: 38° Low: 24°

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Friday, March 1, 2013 AccuWeather.com forecast for daytime conditions, low/high temperatures

Cleveland 32° | 28°

Toledo 32° | 25°

Sunrise Saturday 7:08 a.m. ...........77............ Sunset tonight 6:29 p.m. ........................... Moonrise today 11:01 p.m. ........................... Moonset today 8:57 a.m. ........................... New

TODAY’S STATEWIDE FORECAST

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Mansfield 30° | 23°

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35° 26° March 11

March 19

March 27

March 4

Today’s UV factor. 2

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Pollen Summary 0

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Dayton 36° | 27°

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Low: -20 at Bear Lake, Idaho

NATIONAL CITIES Temperatures indicate Thursday’s high and overnight low to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Hi Lo Prc Otlk Albany,N.Y. 44 34 .16 Cldy Albuquerque 52 27 Clr Anchorage 36 26 Cldy 50 37 Cldy Atlanta Atlantic City 45 41 .04 Cldy Austin 63 40 Clr Baltimore 47 40 .03 Cldy Birmingham 45 36 Cldy Boise 48 33 Cldy Boston 44 33 .13 Cldy Buffalo 35 32 .21Snow 44 32 .03Snow Burlington,Vt. Charleston,S.C. 61 47 PCldy Charleston,W.Va. 34 34 .11 Cldy Charlotte,N.C. 51 32 Cldy Chicago 35 32 .04 Cldy 36 32 .01 Cldy Cincinnati Cleveland 35 32 .05 Cldy Columbia,S.C. 57 38 PCldy Columbus,Ohio 38 32 .05 Cldy Concord,N.H. 43 31 .04 Cldy Dallas-Ft Worth 59 35 Cldy Dayton 36 31 .05 Cldy Denver 38 11 PCldy Des Moines 32 24 Cldy Detroit 39 33 .09Snow

Greensboro,N.C. Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Jackson,Miss. Jacksonville Kansas City Key West Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Beach Milwaukee Mpls-St Paul Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh St Louis San Francisco Seattle Washington,D.C.

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Cincinnati 41° | 34° Portsmouth 36° | 30°

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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday .............................36 at 4:11 p.m. Low Yesterday..............................31 at 3:38 a.m. Normal High .....................................................43 Normal Low ......................................................26 Record High ........................................64 in 1972 Record Low..........................................-3 in 1934

Precipitation 24 hours ending at 5 p.m..............................0.04 Month to date ................................................1.29 Normal month to date ...................................2.24 Year to date ...................................................4.39 Normal year to date ......................................4.95 Snowfall yesterday ........................................1.00

TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Friday, March 1, the 60th day of 2013. There are 305 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 1, 1790, President George Washington signed a measure authorizing the first U.S. Census. On this date: • In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state. • In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act creating Yellowstone National Park. • In 1890, J.P. Lippincott published the first U.S. edition of the Sherlock Holmes mystery “A Study in Scarlet” by Arthur Conan Doyle.

• In 1913, American author Ralph Ellison (“Invisible Man”) was born in Oklahoma City. (Some sources list 1914.) • In 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped from the family home near Hopewell, N.J. (Remains identified as those of the child were found the following May.) • In 1940, “Native Son” by Richard Wright was first published by Harper & Brothers. • In 1943, wartime rationing of processed foods under a point system began in the U.S.

• In 1954, Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives, wounding five congressmen. • In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps. • In 1971, a bomb went off inside a men’s room at the U.S. Capitol; the radical group Weather Underground claimed responsibility for the predawn blast. • In 1981, Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands began a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland; he died 65 days later.

Vegas shooting suspect arrested LAS VEGAS (AP) A self-described pimp was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, ending a weeklong manhunt that began after a shooting and spectacular, fiery crash that killed three people on the Las Vegas Strip, police said. Ammar Harris, 26, surrendered to a fugitive apprehension team of police and FBI agents who found him a little after noon inside a Studio City apartment where a woman answered the door, authorities HARRIS said. “This arrest is much more (than) taking Ammar Harris into custody,” Clark County Sheriff Douglas Gillespie said in Las Vegas. “I hope anyone out there watching understands clearly if you live in this city, if you work in this city, or you visit this city and act like this person, we will find you, we will prosecute you, and we will send you to prison.” Harris, whose Internet posts show him with fists full of money boasting of a high-rolling lifestyle with prostitutes, was booked into a Los Angeles jail pending an extradition hearing Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. His arrest ended an intense multi-state search that began after the Feb. 21 attack at a neon-lit intersection home to posh casino resorts such as Bellagio, Bally’s, Flamingo and Caesars Palace. Court documents allege Harris was driving his black Range Rover SUV when he fired into a Maserati sports car, killing self-promoted rapper Kenneth Wayne Cherry Jr. The two men

had argued minutes earlier in the valet area of a Las Vegas Strip resort, authorities said. The Maserati, with Cherry mortally wounded at the wheel, sped forward and slammed into a taxi that burst into flames. The 62-year-old cabbie, Michael Boldon, and his p a s s e n g e r, Sandra SuttonWasmund, 48, of Maple Valley, Wash., were killed. In all, six cars were involved in the crash, and five other people were injured. None of those injuries was life-threatening, authorities said. A passenger in the Maserati, identified in court documents as Freddy Walters, was wounded in the arm. Police said he cooperated with investigators after the crash. Attempts to reach him Thursday were not immediately successful. The crash closed the Strip for about 15 hours while police investigated. Two days later, police located the SUV parked two blocks east of the crash scene at an apartment complex where Harris rented a unit. Harris wasn’t there. Lt. Ray Steiber, who headed the investigation, said Thursday that investigators learned that Harris fled Las Vegas “pretty rapidly” after the shooting and fiery crash. Detectives fielded “hundreds and hundreds” of tips in the following days. Investigators reviewed casino surveillance images of a disagreement with Cherry at the valet area at the Aria resort, collected bullet casings and listened to audio recordings from nearby

taxis of the sound of five gunshots on the Strip, and obtained traffic camera video of the Maserati speeding through the Las Vegas Boulevard intersection at Flamingo Road. Prosecutors obtained a warrant the day after the shooting for Harris’ arrest on three murder, one attempted murder and several shooting charges. Authorities obtained a federal warrant Monday enabling the FBI to join the search in other states. Earlier Thursday, Las Vegas police revealed they had found and talked with all three women who were in the SUV with Harris during the shooting including Tineesha Lashun Howard, a woman police had identified Tuesday as a “person of interest” who might be in danger. Las Vegas police also sought to stop the circulation of several photos the department issued during their search for Harris. Police said they depicted people not connected with the case. Police wouldn’t release the names of the other female passengers in the SUV. Capt. Chris Jones said none of the three women had been charged with a crime. Police were concerned about their safety, he said. Howard, a 22-year-old from Miami with a history of prostitution arrests who also uses the names Yenesis Alfonzo or Yani, was found late Wednesday, several hours after boarding a bus in Los Angeles. Police have not identified the city where she was found. Steiber called the discovery that Howard left Los Angeles “one of the factors” that led investigators to find Harris in Studio City. Police later searched the Studio City apartment,

and Steiber noted that the investigation was not finished. “We have captured Ammar Harris,” the police lieutenant said. “This is an open and ongoing investigation. This is not closed.” Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said Thursday that anyone who helped Harris elude police for a week could still face criminal charges.

Harris was arrested last year in Las Vegas in a 2010 prostitution case using the name Ammar Asim Faruq Harris. He was charged with robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping and coercion with a weapon, and police sought charges of pandering by force and felon in possession of concealed weapon. Court records show that case was dismissed

last June. Harris was convicted in South Carolina in 2004 of felony possession with intent to sell a stolen pistol and convicted that same year in Atlanta of a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. Associated Press writer Tami Abdollah in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-803 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Marsha A. Windle, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Casstown, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: F11-000810 Also known as: 107 Lafayette Street, Casstown, Ohio 45312 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Wayne E. Ulbrich, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-505 Bank of America, NA vs. Karen S. Hanson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, towit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-014470 Prior Deed Reference: General Warranty Deed, OR Book 108, Page 854, filed May 05, 2010 Also known as: 54 North Tippecanoe Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Ninety Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($99,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Robert R. Hoose, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-542 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Timothy A. Jacobs, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-035750 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Book 720, Page 92 & Deed Book 694, Page 757 Also known as: 1348 Sussex Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Two Thousand and 00/100 ($72,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Ryan F. Hemmerle, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-794 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Billy D. Comer, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, towit: Situated in the Township of Union, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L32-067128 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Book 560, Page 744, Official Records Vol. 281, Page 880 Also known as: 4265 South Kessler Frederick, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Ten Thousand and 00/100 ($110,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Dustin K. Looser, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-402 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Travis R. Gulker, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, towit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-038300 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 792, Page 520 on February 26, 2008 Also known as: 795 East Staunton Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 ($79,900.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013 2370162

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-532 Bank of America, NA vs. Bryan E. Jessee, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-082202 Also known as: 5695 Bradley Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($180,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Dustin K. Looser, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-581 U S Bank, NA vs. Gary Waddle, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, towit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-097600 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 005, Page 197, Instrument No. 2009OR-00956, Recorded January 26, 2009 Also known as: 706 North Market Street, Apt. A, Troy, Ohio 45373-1479 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Robert R. Hoose, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013 2370158

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-658 Triumph Saving Bank vs. Steven R. Mader, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 20, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Staunton, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: K30-034200 Also known as: 390 West Peterson Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Pamela A. Fehring, Attorney 02/15, 02/22, 03/01-2013 2365874

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 08-970 Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. vs. Earl Duane Johnston, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-042210 Also known as: 773 Bristol Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 ($115,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. C. Scott Casterline, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-118 Union Savings Bank vs. Tammy L. Miller, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 20, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Bethel, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: A01-059700 Also known as: 6900 South Palmer Road, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($125,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Santina O. Vanzant, Attorney 02/15, 02/22, 03/01-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-464 U S Bank, NA vs. Rodney Maxson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-048300 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 785, Page 241 Also known as: 2945 North Montgomery County Line, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Thirty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($38,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Pamela A. Fehring, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

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

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

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

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-518 Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Jeffrey S. Patterson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-081233 Also known as: 5587 Troy Frederick Road, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($129,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. George J. Annos, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013 2370146

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-543 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Henry and Betty S. Carpenter, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-045650 Also known as: 109 Vincent Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Thousand and 00/100 ($70,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Matthew Murtland, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-491 US Bank, NA vs. David Mers, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 20, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-081005 Also known as: 1590 Barnhart Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100 ($140,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Colette S. Carr, Attorney 02/15, 02/22, 03/01-2013 2365878

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-822 Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Melissa K. Johnson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-022300 Prior Deed Reference: Book 894, Page 79 Also known as: 149 North Street, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Twenty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($28,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Sara M. Petersmann, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013 2368026

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-343 U S Bank, NA vs. Rafael Echevarria Alvarado, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-054852 Also known as: 621 Shaftsbury Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($137,500.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Erin M. Laurito, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-710 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Charles E. Stern, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-010880 Prior Deed Reference: OR Book 70, Page 422 Also known as: 732 West Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Channing L. Ulbrich, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013 2370448

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-142 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Steve G. Miller, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-082300 Also known as: 6730 Roberta Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Sixty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($165,000.00,) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Matthew Murtland, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013 2368040

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-790 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Emily K. Sweitzer, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-027070 Also known as: 301 Troy Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Angela D. Kirk, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-662 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Candy B. Garland, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 20, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-010930 Also known as: 510 Grant Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Five Thousand and 00/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Julia E. Steelman, Attorney 02/15, 02/22, 03/01-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-057 CitiMortgage, Inc. vs. Jessica A. Grice, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-020260 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 785, Page 696 Also known as: 147 West Market Street, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.0) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Channing L. Ulbrich, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-669 Beneficial Financial I Inc. vs. Linda M. Lacey, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-051890 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 672, Page 927 Also known as: 969 Skylark Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Eight Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($78,500.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Matthew I. McKelvey, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-620 PNC Bank, NA vs. John M. Tomb, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 20, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-036250 Also known as: 3490 McCurdy Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Five Hundred Seventy Five Thousand and 00/100 ($575,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Canice J. Fogarty, Attorney 02/15, 02/22, 03/01-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-804 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. William L. Edington, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 27, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Pleasant Hill, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: I26-001170 Prior Deed Reference: Book No. 692, Page 438 Also known as: 10 High Street, Pleasant Hill, Ohio 45359 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($48,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Tyler G. Shank, Attorney 02/22, 03/01, 03/08-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-764 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Julie K. Wintrow, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 20, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Casstown, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: F11-000600 & F11-000610 Also known as: 105 Washington Street, Casstown, Ohio 45312 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy One Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($71,500.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 02/15, 02/22, 03/01-2013

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-827 Bank of America, NA vs. Joseph B. Borger, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on April 3, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-058690 Also known as: 2516 Aberdeen Court, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($80,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. George J. Annos, Attorney 03/01, 03/08, 03/15-2013

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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.

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BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@civitasmedia.com Defending state champion. Two-time state champion. Undefeated at 32-0. As the announcer delivered the laundry list of Kevin McGraw’s first-round opponent’s achievements, the Troy High School junior barely paid attention. “I tried not to think about it. I already knew what was coming,” McGraw said.

COLUMBUS Lakewood St. Edwards’ Domenic Abounader, though, didn’t see it coming. And even though McGraw surprised him by scoring the first takedown of the match, Abounader quickly turned things around, reversing and pinning McGraw in 59 seconds to open the Division I state tournament STAFF PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER Thursday at the Schottenstein Troy’s Kevin McGraw competes at the Division I state wrestling

■ See MCGRAW on 15 meet Thursday at Value City Arena in Columbus.

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Troy’s Jennifer Hanson runs through her routine on the beam during the Northmont Invitational Jan. 21 at Gem City Gymnastics in Tipp City.

Troy’s Every point matters Hanson Troy Christian starts strong on Day 1 at state back at state STAFF PHOTOS/ANTHONY WEBER

Troy Christian’s Jordan Marshall (top) controls his opponent during the Division III state tournament Thursday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

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The Troy Christian Eagles know all about turning a runner-up finish one season into a dynasty. “We need those bonus points,” returning individual champion B.J. Toal said. So the Eagles started piling them up Thursday. Toal (182), fellow returning state champion Jordan Marshall (152), Garret Hancock (120) and Jarred COLUMBUS Ganger (113) all pinned their opening-round opponents Thursday during the first day of the Division III state tournament at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, putting the Eagles near the top of the leaderboard as a team and leaving them in a great position heading into the rest of the weekend. Troy Christian finished second to Apple Creek Waynedale, 104-81.5 last year. In 2006, the Eagles finished runner-up by 1.5 points — and went on to win team championships in 2007, ’08 and

BY COLIN FOSTER Associate Sports Editor colinfoster@civitasmedia.com Troy gymnast Jennifer Hanson will be making her third consecutive appearance at the state gymnastics meet Saturday at Hilliard Bradley High School. The junior placed 17th on the bars last year with a score of 8.775. This time around, though, her coach Larry McCoppin hopes she can place in the allaround competition.

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Miami East’s four-time state qualifier Allen Seagraves ■ See DIVISION III on 15 (right) competes Thursday in Columbus.

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Smith, Buckeyes top Northwestern, 63-53 Lenzelle Smith scored a season-high 24 points, Deshaun Thomas added 19 and No. 16 Ohio State used a late run to beat Northwestern 63-53 on Thursday night. The Buckeyes (21-7, 11-5 Big Ten) moved one-half game ahead of Michigan and took sole possession of fourth place in the Big Ten with another difficult win over a team that’s given it fits in recent years. See Page 16.

NFL salary cap rises to $123 million The NFL salary cap for the 2013 season will rise to $123 million from $120.6 million in 2012, an NFL Players Association official familiar with negotiations over the figure told The Associated Press on Thursday. See Page 15.

March 1, 2013

Troy’s McGraw falls at state

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Boys Basketball 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.)

Back in a familiar spot Troy boys return to state once again BY COLIN FOSTER Associate Sports Editor colinfoster@civitasmedia.com The Troy boys bowling team has continued its climb up the goal ladder all season long. And now that the Trojans have reached state for the third consecutive year, there still are a few rungs left until they get to the top. “The way I look at it, we are at the top two rungs,” Troy coach Rob Dever said. “Our next rung is to make the cut at state, then win it.”

The tournament features 16 teams — including three from the Greater Western Ohio Conference — with eight teams making the final cut. The field will be chopped in half after three regular games and three baker games. From that point on, teams will be seeded where they end up, then go head-tohead in a bracket-style format to determine the state champion. “When you get into short formats, when it’s best three out of five, anybody can win,” Dever said. “Teams are fairly evenly

TROY matched. Sometimes it comes down to who gets a break. That’s why I feel if we get in the top eight, we will have as good of a chance as any team of winning it.” In order to reach that point, though, Troy will need solid performances from its top two bowlers — A.J. Bigelow and Andrew Spencer — and good bowling from its supporting cast. Bigelow, who averages a 225, and Spencer (212 average) were placed on the All-District

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“This year, I think the biggest thing is that she has gotten more consistent,” McCoppin said. “That’s the big thing. In the past, it was always hit or miss. Most of the time this year, she’s been having more consistent scores. “I think probably the best thing for her to do would be to place in the all around. Last year, she placed on bars.” Hanson won the all-around competition at Northmont Invitational on Jan. 21, a meet where the Trojans finished second as a team to Beavercreek. At district last week, Hanson placed fourth on the bars, sixth on the floor, 10th on the beam and 11th on the vault. The Troy gymnastics team had dreamed of making state, but the Trojans narrowly missed out, placing fourth at district with 132.5 points. Still, it was the highest placement by a Troy team in years. The top two teams qualified. The state meet kicks off at noon Saturday.

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■ CONTINUED FROM 14 Center in Columbus, sending McGraw to the consolation bracket. And giving him plenty of confidence heading forward. “A match like this is good and bad,” Troy coach Doug Curnes said. “It’s bad because you lost in the first round. But it’s good because, well, who did you lose to? Kevin got the first takedown of the match against the No. 3ranked kid in the country. “Now he’s going into his next match thinking ‘if the No. 3 kid in the country can’t defend me, this kid across from me now can’t.’ It’s a huge confidence booster for him.” “I was happy I took him down. That’s an accomplishment, I guess. He probably just got mad after that, though,” McGraw said with a laugh. And even after Abounader pinned him, McGraw left the mat smiling. “That smile was probably three things,” Curnes said. “One, the first round is over. I’ve been on the mat and am officially a state qualifier. Two, I just took down the No. 3 kid in the country. And three, dang it. I took him down. I’d love another crack at him. “You can watch film all you want, but a two-time champ is a two-time champ. There’s no beating around the bush.” And even though he

lost his first match, McGraw still enjoyed his first taste of the state tournament. “It’s been pretty cool,” he said. “There are a lot more fans than I’m used to seeing. And there are a lot of good wrestlers here.” That smile disappeared after the consolation match, though. McGraw, Troy’s first state qualifier since Cole Cochran in 2011, faced Thomas Worthington’s Andrew Shackleford in the first consolation round. And again, he took the action to his opponent, scoring a first-round takedown and building a 5-1 lead in the second. But Shackleford caught McGraw in a fireman’s carry in the closing seconds of the period and stuck a lightning-fast pin to eliminate McGraw. “You don’t want to go out like that,” Curnes said. “Having a five-point lead then getting caught and pinned like that, it’s disheartening.” But Curnes also pointed out that McGraw can use that heartbreak heading into his senior season next year. “I told him that it’s got to eat at you – but that’s got to be motivation for this summer,” Curnes said. “It’s got to drive him to lift more and wrestle more in the offseason. “It hurts now. But he’s got to move forward from it — and he will.”

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Trojans ■ CONTINUED FROM 14 team after their performances last Saturday, where Troy placed fourth to earn a spot at state. “We’ll need A.J. to hopefully have at least an average day,” Dever said. “Andrew Spencer has been our second top bowler. Those two have been pretty rock-solid all year long. We can always count on them. The people around them have been up and down, more ups than downs, though.” Michael Barkett (197 average), Austin Eidemiller (186) and Cameron Hughes (191) round out Troy’s lineup. The tournament kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wayne Webb Columbus Bowl in Columbus. The Trojan’ boys are

two years removed from winning a state title and finished sixth at the tournament last year. And both Dever and boys coach Cevin Wagner have enjoyed the ride along the way. “I have had great teams in the past,” Wagner said. “The competition is great. The last three years have been real good. We won a state championship two years ago, then we had a chance to go back-to-back last year. We just had some trouble, got into some bad spots, where guys weren’t not picking up spares, missing their marks. We just bowled (bad).” The Trojans have a chance to redeem themselves Saturday.

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NFL salary cap up to $123 million By the Associated Press The NFL salary cap for the 2013 season will rise to $123 million from $120.6 million in 2012, an NFL Players Association official familiar with negotiations over the figure told The Associated Press on Thursday. The official spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no formal announcement had been made. The increase, which is larger than some in the NFL had anticipated, is a result of greater-thanexpected revenues last season primarily from NFL Properties and a jump in projected league revenues, according to the official. The league and the

union work together to establish a cap number, based on parameters established under their collective bargaining agreement. The current 10-year CBA was signed in August 2011, ending the owners’ lockout of the players. One of the main areas of contention during that labor dispute was how to divide the more than $9 billion in annual league revenues, a figure that will keep rising, particularly once the NFL’s new television contracts kick in for the 2014 season. Those additional revenues will be reflected in the salary cap for 2015, which is expected to see a more significant increase than the roughly 2 percent uptick from 2012 to 2013.

■ CONTINUED FROM 14 ’09. Ganger had the shortest opening-round match, pinning Monroe Center’s Rodney Richter in 38 seconds. Gates Mills Hawken’s Seth King didn’t fare much better against Marshall, getting pinned in 1:10, while Toal pinned New London’s K.C. Hale in 1:28. Hancock went into the second round before pinning Defiance Ayersville’s Fransisco Alvarado in 3:14. Marshall and Toal don’t care about defending their own titles, though. They want to turn that secondplace finish into a team title. “I’m not really focused on that (the individual title),” Marshall said. “It’s not about me. It’s about the team. We need those bonus points in these early rounds to make sure we can win the team race, because it’ll probably come down to one or two points. Going into every match, I know if I wrestle my style, it’ll work out for me – and us.” When asked if hearing “defending state champ” over the loudspeaker before their matches added to their confidence, both Marshall and Toal said not really. “Actually, I didn’t even really hear it. I wasn’t thinking about it at all,” Toal said. “I just feel good going in anyway. I felt a little more pressure to get the bonus points, but you’ve got to always have your nerves under control.” “They (opponents) know your name coming in, so it’s going to be different,” Marshall said. “They’ll be on top of their game for you.” Marshall took an inadvertent pinky to the nose early in his match, one that drew blood. Immediately after the match resumed, Marshall threw King to the mat and pinned him. “Nah, it didn’t really make me mad. Just frustrated,” he said with a laugh when asked about it. “He was backing up a lot, but I’ve got to get used to that. That’s how guys are going to wrestle me.” Two Troy Christian wrestlers dropped their opening-round matches. Sophomore Zach Davie (106) lost 12-6 to Johnstown Northridge’s Jake Adkins, while freshman Chase Mayabb (132) lost 14-7 to Carey’s Brayden Leist. “I guess you could say that,” Mayabb said when asked if he was nervous in his first match at state. “I was just tired (at the end), that was one thing. He beat me fair and square. I’ve just got to keep my head up and come back in the loser’s bracket.” Delta scored 16.5 points on opening day, with all five of its wrestlers winning their first-round matches — two by pin, one by tech. fall and one by major decision. Delta sat in first place after the opening round, with Troy Christian in second with 16 points. But the Eagles couldn’t pick up any ground in the consolation round, though. Davie lost an 18-3 tech. fall to Massillion Tuslaw’s Shane Johnston, while Mayabb dropped a 7-5 decision to Madison Plains’ Tim Violet. • Seagraves Advances Allen Seagraves is living proof that anything can happen in the first round. So even though he’d already faced — and beaten — his Thursday opponent, he didn’t find that fact all that reassuring. “It probably made me a little more nervous,” the Miami East senior said. “He knew what I was going to do and could stop my shoots. I knew I had to keep pushing him.” Seagraves — a four-time

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Covington’s A.J. Ouellette (top) controls his opponent during the Division III state wrestling tournament Friday in Columbus. state qualifier — tied the match twice with stalling points as his opponent, Archbold’s Damian Short, was constantly on the run. That led to overtime with the match tied at 3-3, and Seagraves scored a takedown with 37 seconds left in the first overtime period to claim a 5-3 victory and advance at the Division III state tournament Thursday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. Seagraves — who scored a major upset over a No. 2 seed in his first-ever match at state as a freshman — defeated Short 6-4 at the LCC Invitational, but he knew he needed a stronger effort going into Thursday. “I knew I had to push the match,” he said. “Last time, I was a bit sloppy with my shoots.” “The first time was tough, and the second time is always tougher,” Miami East coach Jason Sroufe said. And once Short got a 1-0 lead in the second period, the chase was on. “That’s how guys are going to wrestle Allen. It’s all about slowing down his offense,” Sroufe said. “He’s always on the move and on the go — and today, the officials did what they’re supposed to do.” “He’s stronger, and he just holds onto whatever he can grab,” Seagraves said. Seagraves was awarded a point for his opponent stalling near the end of the second period, but Short snuck in a takedown right before the whistle to go up 31 heading into the third. Seagraves cut the lead to one with an escape, and with 52 seconds left Short was penalized for stalling once again, sending the match to overtime. “Points are points, whether it’s from an escape, takedown or stalling,” Sroufe said. “One way or another, Allen was earning every point he got. The officials saw that he was the one doing all the work.” And once overtime began, Seagraves’ experience carried him through. He got hold of one of Short’s legs and eventually pulled him down to finish the match off. “When I got his leg, I knew,” Seagraves said. “There was absolutely no way I was letting go.” Seagraves will face Beachwood’s Sammy Gross in today’s quarterfinal round, needing one more win to secure a spot on the podium. “It makes me feel a lot better, getting that first win out of the way,” Seagraves said. Particularly knowing that anything can happen. • Ouellette Advances “Don’t look down” is a classic bit of advice for mountain climbers or tightrope walkers. First-time wrestlers at the Division III state tournament, though, get a different nugget of wisdom. “We tell the kids not to

Troy Christian’s B.J. Toal (left) wrestles at the Division III state wrestling tournament Thursday in Columbus.

Covington’s Daniel Jennings (left) goes to work Thursday in Columbus. look up,” Covington coach Tom Barbee said. “It kind of gets overwhelming. A lot of these kids have never wrestled in front of that many people before.” A.J. Ouellette didn’t listen. “I did (look up),” he said with a laugh. He also didn’t let it get to him. Ouelette (182) scored an early takedown on Ashland Crestview’s Logan Campbell and maintained control from there, giving up only four escape points in a 6-4 victory to advance in his first-ever match at the state tournament Thursday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. But Ouellete, a junior, came into the state tournament both confident and without the weight of expectations holding him down, and that helped carry him through the key part of his match — the start. “It’s really important (to be confident),” Ouellete said. “You don’t feel as many nerves. I was a little nervous, but not too much. I was really not expecting to do a whole lot here.” So all he did was open with a win. “He didn’t force things or take unnecessary chances,” Barbee said. “After you get that first takedown, you’re in control. You can let them up, defend and wait for their attack and for them to make the mistakes. “It’s a long way to fight if you lose that first match. Getting the nerves and jitters out of the way in that

first match is important.” “It feels pretty sweet,” Ouellette said. “Now I only need one more win to place.” Two other first-timers, though, dropped their first matches. Senior Jake Sowers (152) dropped an 18-7 major decision to Creston Norwayne’s Kollin Moore, while junior Daniel Jennings lost 10-4 to Apple Creek Waynedale’s Reid Stanley. “Yeah. I looked up and saw all the fans,” Sowers said when asked if he was nervous. “It got to me a little. So far it’s been an enjoyable experience, though. I’m just trying to soak it all in and enjoy it while I’m here.” Jennings had an extra factor to worry about coming into his match. “He hurt his elbow in the go-to-state match at district,” Barbee said. “He hasn’t really done any wrestling all week because of the tenderness. We just wanted to give his elbow a chance to rest, but it’s on his mind quite a bit.” “I injured myself at district, so I had that going against me,” Jennings said. “But an excuse is an excuse. He was a good wrestler, and he beat me.” Jennings lost a narrow 63 decision in his consolation match to Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic’s Adam Guerra, while Sowers dropped an 11-3 major decision to Mount Blanchard Riverdale’s Seth Knoll, eliminating them both from competition. Wrestling continues today at 10 a.m.

■ Wrestling

Ex-USOC head: Wrestling faces major Olympic hurdle By the Associated Press

Former U.S. Olympic Committee head Jim Scherr believes wrestling has a path to survival in the Olympics, but it will be a “major challenge.” Scherr is a former wrestler who has been working with the

sport’s international federation to reverse a recent IOC recommendation to eliminate wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games. In a conference call arranged by USA Wrestling on Thursday, he said it’s difficult to gauge how “uphill” the battle will be. “I think it’s a major chal-

lenge to the sport,” Scherr said. “By no means is there an easy win here. Wrestling can remain on the program. But wrestling has to work hard to do so. We’re optimistic that the leadership that’s been collected on the worldwide level and here in the United States, that we’re up to the task.”

The international federation recognizes it could have done more to promote wrestling to Olympic leaders, and new leadership under interim president Nenad Lalovic will make a difference, Scherr said. The IOC executive board will meet in May in St.

Petersburg, Russia, to choose which sport or sports to propose for inclusion in 2020. The final vote will be made at the IOC general assembly in September in Buenos Aires. Scherr said the sport’s leaders will consider ways to tweak the rules and scoring system for fans unfamiliar with the

sport, and will try to sway the IOC with better media and sponsorship models. He said the international federation hasn’t been a good steward for the sport within the Olympic movement. Raphael Martinetti resigned just days after the IOC’s recommendation was announced in mid-February.

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No. 5 Miami can wrap up ACC title at Duke CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — One of Miami forward Kenny Kadji’s recollections about Jim Larranaga’s very first team meeting with the Hurricanes was a discussion about power-brokers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Larranaga asked who the best teams were. Everyone answered Duke and North Carolina. At least for this season, anyway, it’s certainly looking like those answers would be incorrect. The fifth-ranked Hurricanes will get a chance to wrap up the ACC’s regular-season title on Saturday night but to get

it done this weekend, they will have to beat the thirdranked Blue Devils at raucous and rowdy Cameron Indoor Stadium, where the home team has won 92 of its last 97 games according to STATS LLC. “Being in a place where they have to chase us, they’re behind us, it’s kind of weird,” Kadji said. “Obviously, I saw it coming.” Miami (23-4, 14-1 ACC) has shown it can win on the road this season, its 10 victories outside of Coral Gables more than doubling what any other team in the conference posted entering Thursday’s games. More importantly, the Hurricanes have shown

they can win at Duke. The Hurricanes rode the strength of 27 points from Reggie Johnson to win at Cameron last season. And the number 27 might be in Duke’s heads this time, but not because of what Johnson did on their floor last year instead, because the Blue Devils and coach Mike Krzyzewski surely remember a 27-point loss at Miami earlier this year, the program’s worst regularseason defeat in nearly three decades. Kadji said Miami knows the stakes. “It’s going to be the best game of the year, in my opinion,” Kadji said. “A coach like Coach K, who in

my opinion is the best coach in the world, he’s going to have them ready. The whole program, the whole school is going to be ready.” Duke was at Virginia on Thursday night. The Hurricanes were off Thursday, one day after Shane Larkin scored 22 points to help Miami top Virginia Tech 76-58. Even if the Hurricanes lose on Saturday, they’ll still be alone atop the ACC and on the inside track to claim the title and No. 1 seed for the conference tournament. Of course, there’s also a sense of urgency to wrap up what would be Miami’s first ACC crown. “It would mean a lot,”

Miami guard Trey McKinney Jones said. “One of our long-term goals at the beginning of the season was to win the regular-season ACC championship. To do it there, just to do it at all, it would mean the world to me.” That is, especially since when he came out of high school, he never expected to be in this position. His college career started at Missouri-Kansas City, where he appeared in 61 games over two seasons, was part of only 19 wins and averaged 7.2 points per game. Needing a change of scenery, he chose Miami. “From where I came

from, being at a mid-major school, you kind of don’t think something like this is possible, like making the tournament,” McKinney Jones said. “Here, one of our long-term goals is winning a national championship. Being at UMKC, I never really saw that as something as possible.” Making the tournament isn’t exactly in doubt for Miami this year. For the first time since 2008, the Hurricanes will hear their names called on Selection Sunday. Now, it’s simply about getting in the best position on that bracket. And another win at Cameron might go a long way.

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■ Major League Baseball

Buckeyes top NW

Chapman in action as Reds fall to Rockies, 4-3

Smith nets 24 in 63-53 win EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Lenzelle Smith scored a season-high 24 points, Deshaun Thomas added 19 and No. 16 Ohio State used a late run to beat Northwestern 63-53 on Thursday night. The Buckeyes (21-7, 11-5 Big Ten) moved one-half game ahead of Michigan and took sole possession of fourth place in the Big Ten with another difficult win over a team that’s given it fits in recent years. This time, they led by 11 points early in the second half and regrouped after Northwestern took the lead, sending the Wildcats (13-16, 4-12) to their sixth straight loss and eighth in nine games. Northwestern led by a point twice in the second half and was up 49-48 with about 4 minutes remaining. But Ohio State outscored the Wildcats 15-4 the rest of the way. Thomas scored six points during that stretch, and the Buckeyes took advantage of three turnovers to come away with a tight win. Smith scored 14 points in the first half and had five of Ohio State’s 10 field goals, including four 3-pointers, as the Buckeyes grabbed a seven-point lead. He was 7 of 13 overall and hit 6 of 11 3s in the game, and the Buckeyes avoided another Big Ten upset after No. 1 Indiana lost to Minnesota and Penn State upset No. 4 Michigan this week. They also took a step toward a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament. Securing one won’t be easy with a trip to Indiana next week and home game against Illinois looming, but the Buckeyes did what they had to do in this one after squeezing by Northwestern two weeks earlier. Tre Demps led Northwestern with 14 points. Dave Sobolewski finished with 13 after scoring a total of 12 in the previous

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Ohio center Amir Williams, top, looks to the basket as Northwestern center Alex Olah defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday in Evanston, Ill. three games, but Northwestern came up short again. The Wildcats have lost eight straight and 19 of 20 against Ohio State, but the lopsided record aside, recent games have been close particularly at Welsh-Ryan Arena. A year ago, the Buckeyes needed Jared Sullinger’s banked turnaround with 3.1 seconds left to escape with a 75-73 win. In 2011, they were 22-0 and No. 1 in the nation, but they barely won, 58-57, with David Lighty making a late steal and Sullinger hitting a free throw. The game at Value City Arena this season was anything but a breeze, with

Northwestern in control most of the way before Ohio State put together a late 12point run to pull out a 69-59 victory. This one wasn’t easy, either. Ohio State was leading 33-22 early in the second half when Northwestern went on a 12-3 run, with Demps nailing a 3 and scoring on a backdoor layup and hitting two free throws to make it a two-point game with 15:32 remaining. Northwestern took its first lead of the game midway through the second half when Kale Abrahamson hit a 3 to make it 41-40. Thomas scored on a tipin and Smith hit a 3 to make it 45-41, but the Wildcats

hung in, tying it at 46 on Alex Olah’s three-point play with 6:24 left. After Thomas scored on a bank shot, Reggie Hearn buried a 3 for Northwestern, but Smith answered with one to put Ohio State on top 51-49. Craft then stole the ball from Hearn before hitting a pull-up jumper for his first points of the game. Smith stripped Demps, but Sam Thompson missed two free throws. Another turnover by Northwestern led to a layup by Thomas to make it 55-49, and Thomas scored again on a nice spin move with 1:24 left to get the lead back to six after Olah scored for Northwestern.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati’s project to turn hard-throwing Aroldis Chapman into a starter got off to a nearperfect start Thursday in the split squad Reds’ 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. “No. Nothing different,” said Chapman through a translator after a spring debut in which he hit 94 mph with his fastball. “I tried to do things as before (as a reliever). Throw hard and look for spots.” Chapman has 16 starts in the minors but was derailed by injuries when he tried to make the conversion to starter last spring. He has never started a major league games in his three seasons but seemed comfortable in the role. He started and faced the minimum six batters in two innings. Chapman threw 19 pitches, struck out one and didn’t allow the ball out of the infield. Chapman went 5-5 out of the bullpen last season with 38 saves and 122 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings. Chapman said he was happy with the outing because it gave him a chance to work on some pitches, particularly his change-up. He used it to get his lone strikeout after Ramon Hernandez fouled off four fastballs. “I’m preparing a little different,” said Chapman. “As starter you got to be out there long, so I am doing more running and lifting.” Devin Mesoraco hit a two-run single for the Reds to break a 1-1 tie in the seventh. Colorado retook the lead in the bottom half on an error. Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu had RBI doubles for the Rockies, who turned an around-the-horn triple play to end the fifth. Juan Nicasio worked two hitless innings with a pair of strikeouts for Colorado and Jeff Francis pitched three innings,

allowing one hit with a strikeout. Both figured to be in new manager Walt Weiss’ pitching rotation. “Realy quality outings by both,” said Rockies pitching coach Jim Wright. “Particularly Juan. His slider was sharp and he had good location. Both guys got some work doing what they do best and what they wanted to work on.” Rangers 10, Indians 0 SURPRISE, Ariz. — Lance Berkman knows he has rust. He’s not sure how much. singled, Berkman walked and scored two runs in his Rangers’ spring training debut, a 10-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday that gave Texas its first exhibition victory this year after an 05 start. Limited to 32 games last year with St. Louis and coming off a pair of knee operations, Berkman was held out of the first six exhibition games because of a strained right calf. “I’m about where you would expect after having not played last year and just having one game,” he said. “I saw the ball well. My timing is obviously not there yet. It was good to get the first one out of the way. Hopefully, I’ll get into a rhythm of playing, the timing will come and everything will stay together and I’ll be in good shape going into the season.” A six-time All-Star, Berkman had just 81 atbats last season. “It’s the least number of at-bats I’ve had my entire life,” Berkman said. “And probably half of those were under duress and I didn’t have my legs under me. If two weeks from now I still feel like this, I’ll say, yeah, there is more rust that needs to come off. It’s not unusual to feel a little behind and trying to catch up to the fastball. The game is fast. You need your nervous system to kind of get acclimated to it.”

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Livestrong foundation charts post-Armstrong course CHICAGO (AP) — Leaders of the cancer charity founded by Lance Armstrong said Thursday that the organization will persevere in the wake of the cyclist’s admission that he used performanceenhancing drugs. “I am on safe ground to say that the past year did not go as planned,” Livestrong’s executive vice president Andy Miller said at The Livestrong Foundation’s annual meeting in Chicago its first such gathering since Armstrong’s troubled departure. “Things happen that we cannot control cancer has taught us that. What do we do? We adapt.”

He added later, “The Livestrong Foundation is not going anywhere.” Livestrong’s president, Doug Ulman, echoed that sentiment in prepared remarks for the more than 500 participants. “Our success has never been based on one person,” said Ulman, who was unable to deliver the speech in person because of travel delays. “Will the Livestrong Foundation survive? Yes. Absolutely, yes. Hell, yes.” Armstrong stepped down as chairman of the charity in October, saying he didn’t want his association to damage the foundation’s ability to raise money and continue its advocacy

programs on behalf of people with cancer. Among the steps the organization is taking to establish a new identity is to change its day of action each year from Oct. 2 the date in 1996 that Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer to May 17, the group announced Thursday. On that day in 2004, the charity launched their trademark yellow Livestrong bands. Since then, 87 million have been sold, Katherine McLane, the group’s executive vice president for communications, said. “The foundation is charting its own course without the founder since

its inception,” she said in an interview. “It’s a challenge. It might be a rocky road in 2013. But we are thinking in terms of the next five years.” There has been no indication, she said, that donors are distancing themselves from the charity as a result of Armstrong’s fall from grace. The $48 million that Livestrong raised in 2012 was down 2 or 3 percent from 2011 but consistent with slight drop-offs other foundations saw in a stillstruggling economy, she said. The cyclist created the organization originally called the Lance Armstrong

Foundation in Austin, Texas, in 1997 while he was being treated for testicular cancer that had spread to his brain and lungs. Doctors gave him 50-50 odds of surviving. Armstrong won seven Tour de France titles all of which have been stripped. He has also been given a lifetime ban from sports. Throughout his career, Armstrong always denied drug use, but earlier this year, he admitted during an interview with Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs. He told Winfrey that leaving Livestrong was the most “humbling” experience after the revelations

about his drug use broke. “I wouldn’t at all say forced out, told to leave,” he told Winfrey about Livestrong. “I was aware of the pressure. But it hurt like hell. “That was the lowest,” Armstrong said. “The lowest.” Armstrong’s personal fortune had sustained a big hit days before the interview as one by one, his sponsors called to end their associations: Nike, Trek Bicycles, Giro, AnheuserBusch. “That was a $75 million day,” Armstrong said. “That just went out of your life,” Winfrey said. “Gone,” he replied.

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BASEBALL Spring Training Glance All Times EST AMERICAN LEAGUE L Pct W Kansas City 6 0 1.000 6 1 .857 Seattle 5 1 .833 Baltimore Chicago 3 1 .750 5 2 .714 Tampa Bay 4 2 .667 Houston Minnesota 4 2 .667 5 3 .625 Cleveland 3 3 .500 Detroit Boston 3 4 .429 3 4 .429 Toronto Oakland 2 4 .333 1 5 .167 Texas 1 6 .143 New York Los Angeles 0 5 .000 NATIONAL LEAGUE L Pct W Los Angeles 3 1 .750 4 2 .667 Chicago 4 2 .667 Colorado St. Louis 4 2 .667 3 2 .600 Miami Arizona 3 3 .500 Atlanta 3 4 .429 2 3 .400 Philadelphia Pittsburgh 2 3 .400 3 5 .375 San Diego 1 2 .333 San Francisco Milwaukee 2 5 .286 2 6 .250 Cincinnati 1 3 .250 New York Washington 1 3 .250 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Wednesday's Games Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh 2 Miami 5, Washington 1 Houston 10, Toronto 1 Baltimore (ss) 10, N.Y. Yankees 7 Minnesota 12, Philadelphia 5 Atlanta 5, Detroit 3 St. Louis 12, N.Y. Mets 4 Seattle 5, Cleveland 1 L.A. Dodgers 11, Chicago Cubs 7 Kansas City 3, Milwaukee 2 L.A. Angels 8, San Francisco 8, tie Chicago White Sox 8, Texas 4 Colorado 6, San Diego (ss) 3 Oakland 11, San Diego (ss) 6 Cincinnati 14, Arizona 6 Baltimore (ss) 5, Boston 3 Thursday's Games St. Louis 8, Miami 2 Minnesota 7, Baltimore 1 Toronto 1, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 0 Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 2 Houston 7, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6 Philadelphia 10, Atlanta 5 Boston 16, Pittsburgh 6 Milwaukee 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 5, Oakland 3 Texas 10, Cleveland 0 Arizona 6, Cincinnati (ss) 5 Kansas City 5, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 10, L.A. Angels 8 Seattle 4, San Francisco 3 Colorado 4, Cincinnati (ss) 3 Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 4, tie, 10 innings Friday's Games Minnesota vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. San Diego vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. vs. Atlanta at Washington Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Saturday's Games Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Colorado vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Francisco (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 34 20 .630 Brooklyn 34 24 .586 Boston 30 27 .526 Toronto 23 35 .397 Philadelphia 22 34 .393 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 41 14 .745 Atlanta 33 23 .589 Washington 18 38 .321 Orlando 16 42 .276 Charlotte 13 44 .228 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 36 22 .621 Chicago 33 25 .569 Milwaukee 28 28 .500 Detroit 23 37 .383 Cleveland 20 38 .345 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct

GB — 2 5½ 13 13 GB — 8½ 23½ 26½ 29 GB — 3 7 14 16

San Antonio 45 14 .763 — Memphis 38 18 .679 5½ Houston 31 28 .525 14 25 32 .439 19 Dallas 20 39 .339 25 New Orleans Northwest Division Pct GB W L Oklahoma City 42 15 .737 — Denver 37 22 .627 6 31 27 .534 11½ Utah 26 31 .456 16 Portland 20 34 .370 20½ Minnesota Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 42 18 .700 — 33 25 .569 8 Golden State 28 30 .483 13 L.A. Lakers 20 39 .339 21½ Phoenix 20 39 .339 21½ Sacramento Wednesday's Games Cleveland 103, Toronto 92 Sacramento 125, Orlando 101 Detroit 96, Washington 95 Milwaukee 110, Houston 107 Memphis 90, Dallas 84 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 74 New York 109, Golden State 105 Phoenix 105, San Antonio 101, OT Atlanta 102, Utah 91 Denver 111, Portland 109 Thursday's Games L.A. Clippers 99, Indiana 91 Chicago 93, Philadelphia 82 Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Friday's Games Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Orlando, 7 p.m. New York at Washington, 7 p.m. Golden State at Boston, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Dallas at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Memphis at Miami, 8 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Saturday's Games Golden State at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10 p.m. Thursday's College Basketball Major Scores EAST Albany (NY) 56, New Hampshire 49 CCSU 84, St. Francis (Pa.) 81, 2OT Canisius 77, St. Peter's 65, OT Hartford 68, UMBC 56 LIU Brooklyn 70, Sacred Heart 68 Mount St. Mary's 77, Monmouth (NJ) 63 Quinnipiac 78, St. Francis (NY) 67 Rider 68, Niagara 59 Robert Morris 77, Bryant 75 Stony Brook 71, Boston U. 55 Temple 83, Detroit 78 Vermont 78, Binghamton 61 Wagner 84, Fairleigh Dickinson 66 FAR WEST California 64, Utah 46 Montana St. 62, S. Utah 61 N. Arizona 67, Idaho St. 58 San Francisco 83, San Diego 70 MIDWEST Ohio St. 63, Northwestern 53 S. Dakota St. 100, Nebraska-Omaha 82 South Dakota 87, IUPUI 69 W. Illinois 53, UMKC 50 SOUTHWEST Nicholls St. 56, Sam Houston St. 53 North Texas 74, Arkansas St. 50 Texas A&M-CC 78, SE Louisiana 64 Texas St. 67, Seattle 65 Texas-Arlington 81, San Jose St. 74 UALR 77, Louisiana-Lafayette 68 UTSA 74, Idaho 56 TOURNAMENT CIAA Tournament Quarterfinals Elizabeth City St. 65, Johnson C. Smith 63 Winston-Salem 84, Virginia Union 74 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Dillard 59, Xavier (NO) 56 SSAC Tournament Quarterfinals Lee 81, Loyola NO 63 TranSouth Conference Tournament Quarterfinals Blue Mountain 81, Bethel (Tenn.) 78 Freed-Hardeman 88, Mid Continent 77 Thursday's Women's Basketball Scores EAST Delaware 79, Hofstra 50 Iona 71, Manhattan 64 Towson 73, Northeastern 69, OT FAR WEST Cal Poly 94, UC Riverside 59 Cal St.-Fullerton 46, UC Santa Barbara 38 California 73, Washington St. 60 Gonzaga 59, Portland 56 Idaho 65, UTSA 53 Idaho St. 67, N. Arizona 46 Montana 70, S. Utah 54 N. Colorado 67, E. Washington 66 Utah St. 70, Louisiana Tech 56 MIDWEST Akron 98, Ohio 82 Ball St. 67, Cent. Michigan 63 Bowling Green 56, Buffalo 43 Dayton 71, Saint Louis 61 E. Michigan 54, N. Illinois 45 Green Bay 71, Detroit 63 IUPUI 59, Oakland 37 Illinois St. 57, Wichita St. 56 Iowa 75, Indiana 70 Loyola of Chicago 92, Milwaukee 76 Miami (Ohio) 73, Kent St. 39 Michigan 55, Northwestern 50 Michigan St. 68, Purdue 61 Missouri 65, South Carolina 58 Nebraska 55, Wisconsin 53 Ohio St. 64, Illinois 53 South Dakota 50, Nebraska-Omaha 39 Toledo 75, W. Michigan 42 W. Illinois 73, IPFW 54 Wright St. 83, Valparaiso 78, OT Youngstown St. 79, Ill.-Chicago 66 SOUTHWEST Lamar 76, Cent. Arkansas 53 McMurry 62, Newman 57 Prairie View 61, Alcorn St. 59 Rice 62, UTEP 59 SE Louisiana 72, Texas A&M-CC 68 Sam Houston St. 74, Nicholls St. 60 Southern U. 55, Texas Southern 53 Tulane 73, SMU 68 Tulsa 79, Memphis 68 UALR 48, Louisiana-Lafayette 41 SOUTH Ark.-Pine Bluff 63, MVSU 51 Bellarmine 71, McKendree 69 Charlotte 63, VCU 54 Drexel 58, Georgia St. 49 East Carolina 53, UAB 52 Florida 69, Arkansas 58 Florida Gulf Coast 89, Mercer 62 Florida St. 72, Maryland 71 George Mason 65, UNC Wilmington 53 Georgia Tech 74, Clemson 48 Grambling St. 70, Alabama A&M 67

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING Noon SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, practice for Dollar General 200, at Avondale, Ariz. 2 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Subway Fresh Fit 500, at Avondale, Ariz. 3:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Dollar General 200, at Avondale, Ariz. 6 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Subway Fresh Fit 500, at Avondale, Ariz. BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Champion Billy Dib (35-1-0) vs. Evgeny Gradovich (15-0-0), for IBF featherweight title, at Mashantucket, Conn. GOLF 9 a.m.TGC — European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, second round, at Centurion, South Africa (same-day tape) 12:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, HSBC Women's Champions, second round, at Singapore (same-day tape) 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, second round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Loyola (Md.) at Iona MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Wisconsin at Nebraska-Omaha NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Memphis at Miami 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Oklahoma City at Denver High Point 79, Campbell 57 Jackson St. 70, Alabama St. 67 Jacksonville 67, Lipscomb 55 James Madison 77, Old Dominion 61 Kentucky 90, Mississippi 65 LSU 76, Alabama 42 Liberty 68, Coastal Carolina 31 Longwood 79, Charleston Southern 73 Louisiana-Monroe 64, FIU 53 McNeese St. 76, Oral Roberts 71 Miami 69, Duke 65 Middle Tennessee 85, Troy 63 Mississippi St. 50, Georgia 38 N. Kentucky 57, North Florida 44 NC State 80, Virginia 59 North Carolina 85, Boston College 57 Presbyterian 57, Radford 40 Southern Miss. 68, Marshall 61 Stetson 74, Kennesaw St. 46 Tennessee 82, Texas A&M 72 Tennessee St. 82, Morehead St. 57 Tennessee Tech 67, E. Kentucky 47 UCF 68, Houston 55 UT-Martin 82, E. Illinois 62 Union (Tenn.) 82, West Alabama 64 Valdosta St. 68, Christian Brothers 60 Virginia Tech 62, Wake Forest 52 Winthrop 62, Gardner-Webb 54 TOURNAMENT Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Fisk 64, Xavier (NO) 52 Heart of America Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Baker 96, Peru St. 64 Mid-South Conference Quarterfinals Campbellsville 67, Cumberlands 62 Cumberland (Tenn.) 61, Lindsey Wilson 56 Georgetown (Ky.) 74, Bluefield 65 Thursday's Scores Boys Basketball Division I Gahanna Lincoln 79, Lewis Center Olentangy 68 Massillon Jackson 66, Akr. Garfield 33 New Albany 52, Mt. Vernon 23 Division II Athens 59, Chillicothe 49 Cols. Beechcroft 47, Delaware Buckeye Valley 43 Cols. Brookhaven 90, London 49 Cols. Centennial 69, Cols. South 67 Cols. East 45, Caledonia River Valley 41 Cols. Eastmoor 59, Sunbury Big Walnut 42 Cols. Marion-Franklin 51, Cols. Hartley 48 Cols. Watterson 61, Cols. Mifflin 56 Day. Dunbar 66, Franklin 63 Kettering Alter 62, Day. Thurgood Marshall 58 Washington C.H. Miami Trace 48, Circleville Logan Elm 41 Division IV Oregon Stritch 44, Tol. Maumee Valley 36 Pioneer N. Central 57, Montpelier 48 Thursday's Scores Girls Basketball Division I Ashland 57, Fremont Ross 28 Chagrin Falls Kenston 76, Cle. Hts. 56 Cols. Upper Arlington 50, Newark 37 Dublin Coffman 64, Cols. Northland 45 Euclid 69, Chardon 63 Gahanna Lincoln 49, Dublin Scioto 38 Hudson 70, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 64 Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 58, Zanesville 36 Medina 43, Middleburg Hts. Midpark 42 Medina Highland 43, Brunswick 42 N. Can. Hoover 63, Wooster 51 N. Royalton 41, Cle. St. Joseph 33 Perrysburg 79, Lima Sr. 64 Pickerington N. 54, Lewis Center Olentangy 53 Reynoldsburg 62, Powell Olentangy Liberty 22 Solon 39, Shaker Hts. 26 Sylvania Northview 44, Tol. Cent. Cath. 41 Twinsburg 72, Aurora 29 Uniontown Lake 55, Can. McKinley 52, OT Wadsworth 81, Lodi Cloverleaf 20 Division II Akr. Manchester 61, Wooster Triway 58 Akr. SVSM 47, Tallmadge 38 Beloit W. Branch 45, Poland Seminary 40 Canfield 61, Struthers 54 Celina 59, Wauseon 48 Chagrin Falls 45, Mentor Lake Cath. 42, OT Clyde 79, Bellville Clear Fork 48 Cortland Lakeview 46, Geneva 38

Lima Bath 41, Van Wert 36 Millersburg W. Holmes 67, Wintersville Indian Creek 42 Norton 47, Navarre Fairless 33 Parma Hts. Holy Name 33, Oberlin Firelands 25 Port Clinton 45, Rossford 28 Shaker Hts. Hathaway Brown 68, Richfield Revere 31 Tol. Rogers 38, Bellevue 20 Vermilion 37, Fairview 31 Willard 54, Shelby 44 Zanesville Maysville 65, Carrollton 38 Division III Archbold 58, Harrod Allen E. 36 Beachwood 37, Cuyahoga Hts. 35 Beverly Ft. Frye 65, W. Lafayette Ridgewood 38 Bloomdale Elmwood 48, Genoa Area 33 Bucyrus Wynford 54, Collins Western Reserve 42 Can. Cent. Cath. 51, Smithville 44 Cols. Africentric 80, Cols. Grandview Hts. 22 Findlay Liberty-Benton 54, Elmore Woodmore 34 Fredericktown 46, Cols. Ready 37 Gates Mills Gilmour 48, Rocky River Lutheran W. 40 Hanoverton United 50, Girard 29 Johnstown-Monroe 62, Baltimore Liberty Union 47 Marion Pleasant 34, London Madison Plains 27 Ontario 47, Huron 19 Orrville 66, W. Salem NW 46 Ottawa-Glandorf 47, Delta 32 Warren Champion 51, Andover Pymatuning Valley 49 Zanesville W. Muskingum 63, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 51 Division IV Arcadia 57, Tol. Christian 39 Ashland Mapleton 52, Cle. VASJ 42 Berlin Hiland 46, Hannibal River 36 Carey 62, Fremont St. Joseph 40 Convoy Crestview 53, Kalida 47, 2OT Cortland Maplewood 63, Bristol 46 Gorham Fayette 47, Pioneer N. Central 28 Leipsic 48, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 37 Maria Stein Marion Local 61, Waynesfield-Goshen 51 McComb 46, Hamler Patrick Henry 34 Minster 42, Ada 30 Newark Cath. 52, Gahanna Christian 40 Norwalk St. Paul 65, Greenwich S. Cent. 55 Ottoville 62, Van Wert Lincolnview 27 Pettisville 44, Edgerton 39, OT Shekinah Christian 40, Morral Ridgedale 36 Sycamore Mohawk 58, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 43 Warren Lordstown 63, Cornerstone Christian 41 Zanesville Rosecrans 54, Shadyside 41

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

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 21 13 8 0 26 70 58 New Jersey 20 10 6 4 24 49 52 Philadelphia 22 10 11 1 21 64 67 N.Y. Rangers 19 9 8 2 20 48 49 N.Y. Islanders21 8 11 2 18 61 73 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 20 13 4 3 29 58 43 Boston 17 13 2 2 28 51 36 Ottawa 21 12 6 3 27 49 39 Toronto 22 13 9 0 26 64 55 Buffalo 21 8 12 1 17 54 67 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 19 10 8 1 21 54 55 Winnipeg 20 10 9 1 21 55 61 Tampa Bay 20 9 10 1 19 71 64 Florida 20 6 9 5 17 51 73 Washington 19 7 11 1 15 52 59 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 20 17 0 3 37 64 37

Friday, March 1, 2013 Nashville 21 9 7 5 23 45 52 St. Louis 19 10 7 2 22 55 55 Detroit 20 9 8 3 21 58 56 Columbus 20 5 12 3 13 44 61 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 19 10 5 4 24 54 52 Minnesota 18 9 7 2 20 39 43 18 7 7 4 18 49 61 Calgary Edmonton 18 7 7 4 18 42 49 18 7 8 3 17 44 54 Colorado Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 18 14 3 1 29 64 48 Anaheim 20 10 8 2 22 56 57 Dallas Los Angeles 18 10 6 2 22 47 42 19 9 7 3 21 54 51 Phoenix 18 9 6 3 21 44 41 San Jose NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday's Games Philadelphia 4, Washington 1 Montreal 5, Toronto 2 Los Angeles 2, Detroit 1 Anaheim 5, Nashville 1 Thursday's Games Buffalo 4, Florida 3, SO Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Boston 2, Ottawa 1, OT Chicago 3, St. Louis 0 Winnipeg 3, New Jersey 1 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. Friday's Games Edmonton at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Saturday's Games Ottawa at Philadelphia, 12 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 1 p.m. New Jersey at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Washington at Winnipeg, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7 p.m. Florida at Carolina, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Nashville at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

GOLF Honda Classic Scores Thursday At PGA National (Champion Course) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,110; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round Camilo Villegas.....................34-30—64 Branden Grace.....................33-32—65 Graham DeLaet ...................31-34—65 Rickie Fowler........................34-31—65 Robert Streb.........................33-32—65 Boo Weekley ........................35-31—66 Sean O'Hair..........................32-34—66 Dustin Johnson ....................33-33—66 Fabian Gomez......................35-31—66 Billy Horschel........................33-33—66 Lee Westwood......................33-33—66 Seung-Yul Noh .....................32-34—66 Ben Kohles ...........................35-31—66 Doug LaBelle II.....................32-34—66 Brian Stuard .........................33-33—66 Charles Howell III.................31-36—67 Jeff Klauk..............................33-34—67 Chris Stroud .........................32-35—67 Matt Jones............................34-33—67 Tom Gillis ..............................33-34—67 Kevin Stadler ........................33-34—67 Michael Thompson...............33-34—67 Hank Kuehne .......................33-34—67 Jeff Overton..........................32-35—67 Brian Gay..............................34-33—67 Graeme McDowell ...............33-34—67 D.A. Points ............................34-33—67 Y.E.Yang ...............................32-35—67 Patrick Reed.........................34-33—67 Russell Henley .....................34-34—68 Justin Rose...........................36-32—68 Gary Woodland ....................33-35—68 Stewart Cink.........................34-34—68 Chris Kirk..............................31-37—68 Keegan Bradley....................33-35—68 Geoff Ogilvy..........................36-32—68 Greg Chalmers.....................36-32—68 Brad Fritsch ..........................32-36—68 Luke Guthrie.........................34-34—68 Matt Every ............................35-34—69 Nicholas Thompson.............33-36—69 Jason Dufner........................37-32—69 Louis Oosthuizen .................34-35—69 Rory Sabbatini......................36-33—69 Lucas Glover ........................34-35—69 Marc Leishman ....................35-34—69 Erik Compton .......................34-35—69 David Lingmerth...................36-33—69 Nicolas Colsaerts.................36-33—69 Brandt Jobe..........................35-34—69 James Driscoll......................32-37—69 Daniel Summerhays ............35-34—69 Bob Estes.............................34-35—69 Joey Snyder III .....................34-35—69 Wes Short, Jr........................33-36—69 John Huh..............................34-35—69 Ernie Els ...............................36-33—69 Ted Potter, Jr.........................33-36—69 Ryan Palmer.........................34-35—69 David Hearn .........................34-35—69 Harris English.......................35-35—70 Kevin Na ...............................38-32—70 Kyle Stanley..........................35-35—70 Tiger Woods .........................33-37—70 Charl Schwartzel..................34-36—70 Ben Curtis.............................35-35—70 Jonas Blixt ............................35-35—70 Ben Crane ............................36-34—70 Jason Bohn ..........................34-36—70 J.B. Holmes...........................35-35—70 Steven Bowditch...................35-35—70 Dicky Pride ...........................35-35—70 Martin Flores ........................34-36—70 Rory McIlroy .........................35-35—70 Mark Wilson..........................34-36—70 Freddie Jacobson.................35-35—70 Brendon de Jonge ...............35-35—70 Troy Kelly...............................34-36—70 Chez Reavie.........................37-33—70 Scott Gardiner......................33-37—70 Cameron Tringale.................33-38—71 Vaughn Taylor.......................36-35—71 Steve Marino ........................36-35—71 Kevin Streelman...................35-36—71 Johnson Wagner..................35-36—71 Martin Laird ..........................37-34—71 Martin Kaymer......................35-36—71 Charlie Beljan.......................35-36—71 George McNeill ....................35-36—71 Mike Weir..............................36-35—71 Stuart Appleby......................37-34—71 Ricky Barnes........................34-37—71 Peter Hanson .......................39-32—71 James Hahn.........................35-36—71 Justin Hicks...........................37-34—71 Michael Bradley....................34-37—71 Will Claxton...........................36-35—71 Ken Duke..............................35-36—71 Darron Stiles.........................36-35—71 Ross Fisher ..........................37-34—71 Cameron Percy ....................36-35—71 Jason Kokrak........................37-35—72 David Lynn............................35-37—72 John Merrick.........................35-37—72 Brendan Steele ....................36-36—72 Retief Goosen ......................35-37—72 Justin Leonard......................33-39—72 Sang-Moon Bae...................34-38—72 Luke List ...............................37-35—72 Scott Langley........................33-39—72

Roberto Castro.....................34-38—72 Jerry Kelly.............................36-36—72 Robert Allenby......................34-38—72 Colt Knost.............................34-38—72 Jesper Parnevik....................34-38—72 Richard H. Lee .....................36-36—72 Jeff Maggert .........................36-37—73 Greg Owen...........................35-38—73 Bud Cauley...........................36-37—73 Stephen Ames .....................34-39—73 Henrik Stenson ....................36-37—73 Trevor Immelman .................38-35—73 Matteo Manassero...............36-37—73 Lee Williams .........................36-37—73 Tommy Gainey .....................39-34—73 Jamie Donaldson .................36-37—73 Tag Ridings...........................36-37—73 Troy Matteson.......................38-35—73 John Mallinger......................38-36—74 Chad Campbell ....................36-38—74 Casey Wittenberg.................39-35—74 Scott Stallings.......................36-38—74 Brian Harman.......................37-37—74 Paul Scaletta ........................38-36—74 Alexander Noren..................40-35—75 Tim Herron ...........................38-37—75 Andres Romero....................37-38—75 Ryo Ishikawa ........................37-38—75 William McGirt......................38-38—76 David Duval ..........................36-42—78 Paul Casey ...........................37-41—78 Brian Davis ...........................39-39—78 David Mathis.........................37-42—79 HSBC Women's Champions Scores Thursday At Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course) Singapore Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 6,606; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Azahara Munoz....................32-33—65 Stacy Lewis ..........................33-34—67 Pornanong Phatlum.............33-34—67 Lizette Salas.........................33-34—67 Karin Sjodin..........................34-33—67 Sun Young Yoo......................32-35—67 Chella Choi...........................36-32—68 Paula Creamer.....................36-32—68 Danielle Kang.......................34-34—68 Yani Tseng ............................34-34—68 Chie Arimura ........................33-36—69 Nicole Castrale.....................36-33—69 Na Yeon Choi........................34-35—69 Jodi Ewart Shadoff ..............35-34—69 Shanshan Feng....................34-35—69 Ariya Jutanugarn..................35-34—69 Candie Kung.........................35-34—69 Brittany Lincicome................36-33—69 Amy Yang..............................35-34—69 Katie Futcher........................34-36—70 Caroline Hedwall..................34-36—70 Karine Icher..........................37-33—70 Haeji Kang............................36-34—70 I.K. Kim..................................38-32—70 Cindy LaCrosse ...................35-35—70 Ilhee Lee...............................37-33—70 Catriona Matthew.................38-32—70 Morgan Pressel....................32-38—70 Meena Lee ...........................37-34—71 Gerina Piller..........................37-34—71 Beatriz Recari.......................36-35—71 Hee Kyung Seo....................38-33—71 Jenny Shin............................34-37—71 Jiyai Shin ..............................39-32—71 Karrie Webb..........................37-34—71 Michelle Wie .........................36-35—71 Hee-Won Han ......................36-36—72 Mina Harigae........................35-37—72 Eun-Hee Ji............................38-34—72 Jennifer Johnson..................36-36—72 Jessica Korda.......................37-35—72 Anna Nordqvist.....................36-36—72 Hee Young Park....................36-36—72 Vicky Hurst ...........................37-36—73 Moriya Jutanugarn...............37-36—73 Brittany Lang ........................37-36—73 Inbee Park ............................35-38—73 Suzann Pettersen.................38-35—73 Stacy Prammanasudh.........36-37—73 Lexi Thompson.....................36-37—73 Julieta Granada....................36-38—74 Mi Jung Hur..........................38-36—74 Cristie Kerr............................37-37—74 Sandra Gal ...........................38-37—75 Natalie Gulbis.......................39-36—75 Katherine Hull-Kirk...............40-35—75 Giulia Sergas........................39-36—75 Mika Miyazato ......................39-37—76 Angela Stanford ...................38-38—76 Juli Inkster.............................42-35—77 Momoko Ueda......................39-39—78

TRANSACTIONS Thursday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS_Waived RHP Bobby Cassevah. American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Signed C Angel Flores. KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed Justin C. Bass. LAREDO LEMURS — Released OF Francisco Santana and RHP Kyle Wilson. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed LHP Chris Salamida. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed C Patrick D'Aoust and C/INF Josue Peley. Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM — Signed OF David Harris and RHP Jorge Marban to contract extensions and OF Josh Richmond. NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Released 1B Ernie Banks, INF Derrick Fox, INF Jesse Olivar and INF Randy Wells. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Placed RHP Tyson Corley on the retired list. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Assigned F Kevin Jones to Canton (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS — Re-signed LS Louis-Philippe Ladouceur to a fiveyear contract extension. Canadian Football League B.C. LIONS — Signed DL Khreem Smith to a contract extension. HOCKEY National Hockey League CALGARY FLAMES_Signed C Ryan O'Reilly to a multiyear offer sheet. DALLAS STARS — Assigned F Matt Fraser to Texas (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Traded F Brian McGrattan to Calgary for D Joe Piskula and assigned Piskula to Milwaukee (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Reassigned G Maxime Clermont on loan from Elmira (ECHL) to Albany (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Assigned F Chris Kreider to Connecticut (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES — Assigned D Chris Summers to Portland (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Assigned G Philipp Grubauer and F Casey Wellman to Hershey (AHL). Claimed LW Aaron Volpatti off waivers from Vancouver.

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Villegas’ eagle gives him lead at Honda Classic

Cleveland youth starting to win CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller slipped on his cute “Dora the Explorer” backpack, grabbed the handles of the pink stroller carrying his baby doll and headed out of Quicken Loans Arena after a win over Toronto. It was time to go home. But not before some humiliation. Such is life for an NBA rookie, who must tolerate some playful hazing through the course of a season. But in less than two months, Zeller and teammates Dion Waiters and Kevin Jones can ditch the new toys given to them by Cavs coach Byron Scott as a reminder that they have some growing up to do. And after a rough start, the young Cavs have done just that. “We’re just playing ball,” Waiters, the No. 4 overall pick in last year’s draft said after scoring 23 points against the Raptors. “We’re growing every game.” Now three seasons since LeBron James last wore Cleveland’s wine and gold, the Cavs are showing signs of becoming a contending team again. They went 7-5 in February, their first winning month since March 2010, and are 4-1 since the All-Star break with the only loss by four points in Miami against James and the defending champion Heat, who have won 12 straight. The Cavs are scoring, sharing the ball and playing good defense. It took a little time, but it’s coming together. An early-season stagger has given way to swagger. “It’s night and day when you talk about NovemberDecember and JanuaryFebruary and the way we’re playing,” said Scott, in his third season with Cleveland. “It takes time.

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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving goes up for a jump shot during a game earlier in the season. They’re young and they’ve got to get to know each other and they’ve got to understand what this game is all about. They’ve got to understand it’s ‘we’ and not ‘me.’ “That’s always big when you’ve got a bunch of young guys, and they’re starting to really understand that.” On Wednesday, the Cavs won their second game in a row without All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who has a hyperextended right knee. Cleveland ended an 11game losing streak against Chicago earlier in the week and followed it by shaking off a horribly slow start the Cavs opened 1 of 15 from the field to beat the Raptors. Waiters, averaging 19.8 points and 54 percent shooting since the break, had

another strong game and the Cavs got major contributions from second-year forward Tristan Thompson (14 points, 8 rebounds), Shaun Livingston (15 points), Wayne Ellington (13 points) and Luke Walton, who chipped in with just 5 points but had 7 rebounds and 7 assists in 21 minutes. Walton and Livingston, who was claimed on waivers in December, are two of the veterans Scott is counting on to show Cleveland’s kids what it takes to be a pro. They’ve embraced the leadership roles and are seeing their younger teammates mature. “It’s been a process all year long,” Walton said. “It’s not only a young team but there’s a lot of new guys, and in this league there’s

definitely a learning curve. But it’s a lot of fun to see the growth and see the team getting better.” There’s no denying the Cavs have been on a steady climb. After a loss on Jan. 2, they were 7-25 and tough to watch. But they’ve gone 1313 since and done it without center Anderson Varejao, who was having an All-Star caliber season before undergoing knee surgery and developing a blood clot in his lung. They are far from a finished product, but with a talented, young core led by the marvelous 20-year-old Irving and two first-round draft picks this season, the Cavs may be close to moving back in among the Eastern Conference’s top teams.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — With one bold swing, Camilo Villegas turned a solid round at the Honda Classic into his lowest start in more than a year. Villegas drilled a 3wood from 263 yards over the water to about 8 feet for an eagle on the par-5 18th hole at PGA National for a 6-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead and another jolt of confidence as he tries to regain his status on the PGA Tour. Branden Grace was bullish when it came to the “Bear’s Trap” by making birdie on all three holes of the notorious stretch late on the back nine. He made it four in a row with a birdie on the 18th hole and was at 65 with Rickie Fowler, Graham DeLaet of Canada and Robert Streb. Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods each opened with 70 and walked away feeling much differently about their day. Woods played in the cool, cloudy morning and was in danger of a big number late in his round when he decided to take off his socks and shoes, don rain pants and step into a creek to play a shot halfsubmerged in the water. Instead of taking a drop that could have led to double bogey, he escaped with par and rallied for a 70. “I wasn’t trying to advance it very far, just make sure I got it back in the fairway and give myself some kind of wedge shot in there, which I did,” Woods said. McIlroy was 1 under for his day when his wedge from 105 yards sailed over the green, he chipped to just inside 8 feet and took

bogey when he missed the putt. It felt even worse coming on the easiest hole at PGA National, which played about a half-shot below par. “I only had 105 yards in for my third shot and ended up taking a 6,” McIlroy said. “Wasn’t the nicest way to finish. I saw enough pretty good golf out there to be positive going into the next few days.” Villegas will take just about anything positive at this stage in his career. Just four years after his back-to-back wins in FedEx Cup playoff events and climbing to as high as No. 7 in the world, the 31year-old Colombian went into a slump so bad that over the last 18 months he lost his card last year and didn’t earn it back in Qschool. A popular draw, he has received ample sponsor exemptions to get through the year and can build a full schedule. But he was middle-of-the-pack in the Humana Challenge, and then missed the cut at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach. “This game is great when you’re playing good,” Villegas said. “When you’re out here missing cuts and missing cuts, I don’t care what people say. Yes, we’re blessed to have this job, but it’s not that much fun. … The game was kicking my butt a little bit. That’s a good way to put it. But I know who I am. I know I belong out here. I know how good I can be, and therefore, that’s why you’re just going to keep your head up and keep working.” It was his lowest round since a 63 to start the Humana Challenge a year ago.

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