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New fiscal manager joins city Armocida has ‘solid’ experience

BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com

M-U does its homework Milton-Union Bulldogs will soon have a more spacious and Earth-friendly school.

The new school in the Lowry complex, built to house elementary, middle and high school students, is set to be complete by early June.

After working in Troy for three weeks, new fiscal manager Catherine Armocida said she plans to build on the time- and cost-saving measures of previous

TROY manager Michelle Jordan, who retired in late 2011.

“My predecessor was very involved – I know her personally – and she moved us into being more customer-friendly,” Armocida said.

Jordan introduced online filing and payment for income taxes as well as automated meter reading.

These measures save the city money and are also more convenient for residents, Armocida noted.

For the meantime, online payment is available only for Troy residents. For example, those operat-

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s unemployment rate went down for the fourth month in a row in February, with the most significant job gains in the trade, transportation and utility industries.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that seasonally adjusted joblessness fell to 7.6 percent last month, from 7.7 percent in January. The number of unemployed people decreased by 4,000.

The U.S. unemployment rate for February was 8.3 percent.

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New-home sales fell in February

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Hiring bias rears its head Few job seekers who fail to get an interview know the reason, but Michelle ChesneyOffutt said a recruiter told her why she lost the chance to pitch for an information technology position. See Page 5.

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Melette Bailey, R.N., left, and Dr. Jim Burkhardt, right, discuss general health issues such as cholesterol and blood pressure with client Mark Jonnigan at the Reproductive Health & Wellness Clinic at Miami County Public Health Thursday in Troy.

Open for business County hopes to expand reproductive health services

BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com Miami County’s first and only clinic specifically for reproductive health — funded by a $55,000 Ohio Department of Health grant — has served about 40 patients since its opening in December.

The Reproductive Health & Wellness Clinic, 510 W. Water St., has been successful in providing care based on a sliding pay scale, but Miami County health commissioner Chris Cook noted that donations are needed to expand

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BY THE NUMBERS • Adults in Miami County with no health-care coverage: 14.6% • Adults nationally with no health-care coverage: 12.1% • Women in Miami County who have had a pap smear in the last three years: 70% • Women nationally who have had a pap smear in the last three years: 83%

the hours of operation and enhance the clinic, particularly the waiting room.

“We have one common waiting room, and we don’t have a good place for educational materials or toys for kids to play with,” Cook said. The room — shared with the Wellness Center’s other two clinics, Prenatal and Well Child — also needs a new coat of paint and places to display health brochures.

The clinic particularly serves low-income, under-insured and uninsured people in Miami County, though the program is open to people of all financial standing across the area.

Explained Deb French, director of nursing, “Maybe their bill is

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Sales of U.S. new homes fell in February for the second straight month, a reminder that the depressed housing market remains weak despite some improvement.

The Commerce Department said Friday that new-home sales dropped 1.6 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 313,000 homes. See

ing a business in Troy but not living in the city cannot currently pay online. Armocida will evaluate the online system’s effectiveness after the end of this tax season on April 17.

“We’ll see how successful it was for the small group and then open it up to the entire customer base,” she said.

Slain teen’s friends say he never picked a fight

MIAMI (AP) — Wearing a hoodie. Listening to music and talking on his cellphone. Picking up Skittles for his soon-to-be stepComplete weather brother. Friends say that’s how information on Page 11 they would have imagined 17year-old Trayvon Martin on a Home Delivery: Sunday afternoon.

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“There’s no way I can believe that, because he’s not a confrontational kid,” said Jerome Horton, who was one of Martin’s former football coaches and knew him since he was about 5. “It just wouldn’t happen. That’s just not that kid.”

Martin was slain in the town of Sanford on Feb. 26 in a shooting that has set off a nationwide furor over race and justice.

Neighborhood crime-watch captain George Zimmerman, whose

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Stuck with high prices, drivers pump less Cars also getting better gas mileage

BY TOM KRISHER Associated Press Americans have pumped less gas every week for the past year.

During those 52 weeks, gasoline consumption dropped by 4.2 billion gallons, or 3 percent, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse. The decline is longer than a 51-week slide during the recession.

The main reason: higher gas prices. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.89, the highest ever for this time of year, and experts say it could be $4.25 by late April. As a result, Americans are taking fewer trips to restaurants and shopping malls. When they take a vacation, they’re staying closer to home.

But the decline in gas consumption is also a sign that efforts to push carmakers to produce vehicles with better gas mileage are paying off. The average new car now gets nearly 24 miles to the gallon, compared with about 20 mpg just four years ago, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

“I’d expect to see lower gasoline consumption for several years to come,” Rice University energy expert Ken Medlock says.

Americans have cut back on fillups for extended periods before. In 2008, gas spiked from $3.04 to $4.11 per gallon in seven months.

It wasn’t until January 2009, when the national average for gas had dropped to $1.86 that consumption increased. Drivers bought more gasoline for 23 weeks in a row.

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Month Bid Change Mar 6.5650 +0.0200 Apr 6.6050 +0.0200 N/C 12 5.2750 +0.0175 J/F/M 13 5.4300 +0.0200 Month Bid Change Mar 13.3900 +0.1625 Apr 13.4200 +0.1625 N/C 12 12.6750 +0.1075 J/F/M 13 12.7600 +0.1025 Month Bid Change Mar 6.5400 +0.0800 N/C 12 6.6450 +0.0900 N/C 13 6.7000 +0.1025 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

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AA 10.11 +0.10 26.05 -0.16 CAG CSCO 20.53 +0.15 DCX 0.00 0.00 EMR 51.21 -0.79 F 12.32 0.00 14.14 +0.05 FITB FLS 113.45 +2.31 GM 25.17 +0.12 GR 124.95 -0.15 ITW 56.91 +0.33 JCP 36.05 -0.58 KMB 73.13 -0.23 71.49 +0.07 KO KR 24.44 +0.44 LLTC 33.22 -0.18 MCD 95.55 -0.25 MSFG 11.60 +0.14 PEP 65.30 -0.09 PMI 0.31 0.00 REY 0.00 0.00 SYX 16.98 +0.09 TUP 63.20 +0.70 USB 31.70 +0.33 VZ 39.42 -0.24 4.93 -0.07 WEN WMT 60.75 +0.10 — Staff and wire reports

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As fiscal manager, Armocida is responsible for collecting the bulk of the city’s revenue through income tax, utility billing and other collections.

She comes to the city of Troy with 31 years of experience in the public sector. She most recently held the position of income tax administrator for the city of Trotwood. She also worked for seven years as the city of Dayton tax auditor, customer service supervisor and treasurer and as the Huber Heights director of finance for 19 years. In addition, she was the Huber Heights city manager for three years.

“If you go down that resume, it is just solid in financial experience,” said Thomas C. Funderburg, assistant director of public service and safety. “Plus, after being Huber Heights city manager, she has a large umbrella of city management. That doesn’t come along every day.”

In her previous position as income tax administrator for the City of Trotwood, Armocida implemented new compliance programs to increase income tax collection significantly. She said that while it can be difficult to ensure residents pay their fair share, persistence on the part of the city and personal responsibility on the part of residents pay off in the end.

“It can be a challenge, but the nice thing is (income tax) stays in the community for fire, police, infrastructure…” she said. “Our residents directly see what their money goes toward.”

shock to the system,” Medlock says.

“There’s still a residual impact on people’s driving behavior.”

There were other stretches of reduced gas use, notably two into the 1970s and one in the early 1980’s. But in those cases, Americans eventually went back to driving big cars and trucks that guzzled gas.

This time may be different.

Medlock thinks economic growth will be too modest and gas prices will stay too high for Americans to start driving more anytime soon.

Economists expect the U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent in 2012.

The government estimates that gas will average a record $3.79 per gallon for the year.

John Gamel, who oversees MasterCard SpendingPulse’s weekly consumption report, points to rising sales of fuel-efficient vehicles.

“People have gotten used to elevated prices and they’ve made their long-term purchases,” Gamel says. “They’re going to be using less fuel.”

Consumers now care more if a car gets good gas mileage than if it’s reliable, stylish or comes with a great deal, according to a survey of more than 24,000 new-vehicle owners taken last summer and fall

by J.D. Power and Associates. That wasn’t the case in the nine previous years that J.D. Power conducted the survey.

Automakers have listened to consumers, and responded to stricter government fuel economy requirements. They’ve improved

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W.M. Lewis talks about the rising cost of gasoline Tuesday as he stands in a gas station in Anchorage, Alaska, where regular unleaded cost as much as nearly $4.25 a gallon. The Anchorage contractor says the steep price has cut down on long commutes. engines and transmissions so cars burn less fuel. They’ve also made cars more aerodynamic, boosting mileage by cutting wind drag. The government is gradually increasing gas mileage requirements so that by 2025, cars and trucks will have to average 54.5 mpg.

Between February 2011 and February 2012, the combined cityhighway mileage of a new vehicle sold in the U.S rose to 23.7 mpg from 22.7. Better gas mileage has a huge impact on the overall economy. At $3.86 per gallon, U.S. drivers would save $35.8 billion per year with a 1 mpg improvement for the entire fleet of cars, trucks and buses, according to

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Since his death, Martin’s name and photographs in football jerseys, smiling alongside a baby, and staring into the camera in a gray hoodie have been held up by civil rights leaders and at rallies stretching from Miami to New York demanding Zimmerman’s arrest.

On Friday, President Barack Obama called the shooting a tragedy, vowed to get to the bottom of the case, and added: “When I think about this boy, I

Michael Sivak, a research professor with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Consumers would appreciate the help. The rise in gas prices has been so steep that they’re still spending more on gas than a year ago despite using less.

Gasoline prices rose by 24 percent in the last 52 weeks, according to auto club AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. MasterCard, which collects purchase receipts from more than 100,000 service stations around the country, said spending on gas rose by 20 percent during the period.

think about my own kids.”

Since the slaying, a portrait has emerged of Martin as a laid-back young man who loved sports, was extremely close to his father, liked to crack jokes with friends and, according to a lawyer for his family, had never been in trouble with the law.

The son of divorced parents, he grew up in working-class neighborhoods north of Miami’s downtown. He and his father, a truck driver, were active in the Miramar Optimist Club, an organization that runs sports and academic programs for young people.

Tracy Martin, the teen’s father, coached his son’s football team.

The boy was a swift ath-

lete, according to a friend, and played a range of positions up to about age 14.

After he stopped playing, he remained active in the organization, volunteering six days a week from June through November of last year to help run the team’s concession stand.

Martin cooked hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken wings alongside his father at the stand. He loved talking to the kids, asking them what position they played and whether they were good, Horton recalled. He would call the mothers “Ma’am,” and if they had a stroller or an item they needed help with, Martin stepped in.

“Everyone out there loved him,” Horton said.

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must be made for the clinic, which is in operation from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday for women only and Thursday for both sexes.

A social worker is on hand for preliminary counseling. Referrals are then made to centers specific to the need, such as alcoholism or domestic violence.

“We want it to be convenient and to be able to help people get all the services they need,” Cook said.

Under grant guidelines, the clinic does not perform abortions or offer abortion counseling.

The clinic employs one osteopathic physician, a medical doctor, two registered nurses and a licensed social worker. The City of Piqua Health Department is partnering with Miami County Public Health to offer financial support and advertising.

For more information, contact the Reproductive Health & Wellness Clinic at 573-3505.

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Those with private insurance also are welcome at the center.

Services include pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams and screenings for cervical cancer, HPV, HIV and other STDs. HPV vaccinations and a variety of contraceptives are offered at the clinic as well.

“The purpose of the Reproductive Health & Wellness Clinic is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide a place to be cared for and establish a reproductive life plan,” Cook said. “We ensure people are physically, emotionally and financially ready to have children.”

Walk-in pregnancy testing is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as walk-in HIV testing from 1-3 p.m.

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• STEAK FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Community Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a T-bone steak dinner Calendar with salad, baked potato MONDAY and a roll for $11 from 5-8 CONTACT US p.m.

• FARMERS • BIG READ: The public BREAKFAST: The sixth is invited to join the Book annual Miami County Farm Lovers Big Read at 6 p.m. at Call Melody Bureau Farmers Share the Troy-Miami County Vallieu at Breakfast will be offered Public Library for a discus440-5265 to from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at sion on the Big Read selecthe Duke-Lundgard tion “Zeitoun” by Dave list your free Building at the Miami Eggers. The Big Read is a calendar County Fairgrounds. The six-week event that encouritems.You meal will include panages individuals to particicakes, sausage, eggs, pate in reading and discan send milk, juice and coffee — all cussing a book together as a your news by e-mail to for 50 cents — the amount community. For 2012, the vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. Miami Valley has selected a farmer would receive for producing it. Participants “Zeitoun,” a story of a also are asked to bring Syrian-American man who three canned goods or helped flood victims during boxed items for local food pantries and will the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Despite his receive a reusable grocery bag. efforts, he is arrested under the suspicions • CHICKEN AND NOODLES: Bethel of terrorist activity. In this compelling United Methodist Church will host a chickaccount, Dave Eggers explores the moral en and noodle dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. at and ethical implications of what it means to the the church, 2505 E. Loy Road. The be an innocent man, branded as a criminal menu will include chicken with homemade in the post-9/11 world. noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, • AFTER PROM: Come Support choice of salads, pie or cake and beverNewton’s After Prom by dining in at age. Donations will be $7 for adults, $3 for Culver’s between 5:30-8:30 p.m. A portion children 5-10 and free for those 5 and of the receipts will be donated to the event. younger. The church entrance is handiBring this notice to Culver’s or tell Culver’s capped accessible. employees you are here to support • DINNER OFFERED: The United Newton After Prom.

Church of Christ of Covington will offer its • TEXAS TENDERLOIN: The Tipp City annual chicken and noodle dinner from American Legion, Post No. 586, will offer 4:30-7 p.m. at 115 N. Pearl St., Covington.

Texas tenderloin sandwiches and fries for The dinner will feature homemade noodles $5 from 6-7 p.m. and chicken, real mashed potatoes, green • BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be beans, applesauce, homemade rolls and offered at the Covington Eagles, 715 E. assorted desserts. The cost of the dinner Broadway, Covington, from 3-7 p.m. is $7 for adults and $4 for children under Anyone who registers to donated can take 12. Carry-outs will be available. Proceeds home a “Catch the Wave and Donate from this dinner go to offset the costs of Blood” tumbler. Individuals with eligibility the youth activities and camps. questions are invited to email canido• MASSAGE SEMINAR: A free seminar nate@cbccts.org or call (800) 388-GIVE or demonstrating the process of fully body make an appointment at massage will be at 2 p.m. at Tranquil Vine www.DonorTime.com.

Massage of Covington, 10775 N. State • FAMILY FUN: Family fun night, “Let’s Route 48. Information booklets will be Go Fly A Kite,” will be offered from 6:30available and refreshments will be served.

7:30 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public If interested in attending, or for more inforLibrary. Bring the family and build a kite, mation, contact Moe Ashton at (937) 214hear stories, and enjoy refreshments.

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Students in grades kindergarten through • EGG HUNT: A library egg hunt will be fifth grade and their families may register offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Troyby calling 339-0502.

Miami County Public Library, 419 W. Main Civic agendas St., Troy. Participants, ages 2-10, will be • Tipp City Board of Education will meet able to decorate a bag and then hunt for at 7 p.m. at the board office, 90 S. eggs hidden inside the library. Registration Tippecanoe Drive. Call 667-8444 for more is required by calling 339-0502. information.

• NATIVE GARDENS: A Native • Covington Village Council will meet at Gardens workshop will be offered from 9 7 p.m. at Town Hall. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Aullwood, 1000 • The Covington Street Committee will Aullwood Road, Dayton. Guest speakers meet immediately following the regular will discuss the many benefits of low main- council meeting. tenance plants and the importance of • Brown Township Board of Trustees will native restoration in the landscape. The meet at 8 p.m. in the Township Building in workshop fee is $90 for non-members.

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Pre-registration is required by calling (937) • The Union Township Trustees will 890-7360. meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Township Building, • MOON OVER AULLWOOD: Spittin’ 9497 Markley Road, P.O. Box E, Laura.

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Tickets are $10 for non-members. Call TUESDAY Aullwood at (937) 890-7360 for information or visit Aullwood’s website at http://aull• MOTHER NATURE’S PRESCHOOL: wood.center.audubon.org.

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SUNDAY • SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a made-toorder breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Everything is a la carte.

• OPEN HOUSE: An open house of Brukner Nature Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Unit will be offered from 2-4 p.m. at the center. Tours will leave every 15 minutes. Come learn what a day in the life of a rehabilitation organization is like; meet a wildlife ambassador that once was a part of the rehab program and enjoy refreshments. Admission to this event is a donation.

• FAMILY QUEST: The Miami County Park District will have its Family Quest Sunday “Bird Binocular Vision” program between 1-4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. This program on Sundays is a series of fun, family activities in the park. A roving naturalist will be on-site and binoculars will be provided. For more information, visit the park district’s website at www.miamicountyparks.com.

• FLUTE WALK: The Miami County Park District will hold its Legend Flute Walk “Sacred Waterfall” from 5-7 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft meditative Native American flute on a casual walk to Charleston Falls. For more information, visit the park district’s website at www.miamicountyparks.com.

• BREAKFAST SET: Sons of the American Legion, Post No. 586, Tipp City, will offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Choices will include eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, sausage gravy and biscuits, toast, cinnamon rolls, fruit, juice, waffles and pancakes.

• DIABETES TALK: A Type 1 Talk will be from 2-4 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. The owner of Troy Strength will be there to present about exercising with diabetes and with an insulin pump. He worked at Accu-Check for

Special Olympics tourney begins today For the Troy Daily News

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The fourth annual Special Olympic Basketball Tournament will be March 24-25 in the Clausi Gym at Riverside of Miami County, 1625 N. Troy-Sidney Road facility.

The Miami County Special Olympics Coordinator is Paul Brown, who will be one hand throughout the weekend, and can be reached at 440-3051.

Special rules for the tournament are as follows: 1. There will be 8-minute quarters and at the 4-minute mark, time will be called and all players will be substituted.

2. No full court pressure of any kind.

3. If a team gets a defensive rebound, there must be at least one pass before a shot is attempted.

Game schedule: Saturday 5 p.m. —- Miami County high school age team vs. Miami County Women’s 6 p.m. — Shelby County No. 2 vs.

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Madison County 8 p.m. — Miami County Men’s vs. Clark County Sunday 9 a.m. — Shelby County No. 2 vs.

Miami County Women’s 10:15 a.m. — Miami County high school age vs. Adriel 11:30 a.m. — Adriel vs. Miami County Women’s 12:45 p.m. — Miami County High School age vs. Shelby County No. 2 2 p.m. — Awards 2:15 p.m. — Clark County vs. Madison County 3:30 p.m. — Madison County vs.

Miami County Men’s 4:45 p.m. — Shelby County No. 1 vs.

Clark County 6 p.m. — Shelby County No. 1 vs.

Miami County Men’s 7:15 p.m. — Awards

Flag football leagues forming For the Troy Daily News

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The Miami County YMCA is offering youth flag football leagues for 4- to 5-yearolds, kindergarten to second graders, and third to sixth graders. These leagues incorporate the fundaments of football with coaches serving as quarterbacks for the younger leagues and the players quarterbacking at the third to sixth grade level.

The leagues are on Sunday afternoons beginning April 15 at the large field in front of Alexander Stadium (next to the pond) in Piqua, with start times ranging from 1:30-4 p.m.

The 4- to 5-year-old program is a new program this year.

This introductory program will give all participants a chance to run and catch the ball each half instead of focusing on

“downs.” Parent participation will be needed and this program gives parents a great way to spend time with their child on a Sunday afternoon.

Parent coaches are always needed, and parents may sign up as a coach on the child’s registration form. All coaches receive a T-shirt.

A coaches meeting will be held on April 5 at 6 p.m. at the Piqua Branch and all parents signing up to coach are encouraged to attend.

Register from now until April 3 at either branch or over the phone at Piqua at 773-9622, or Robinson at 440-9622.

For more information, contact Jaime Hull at 440-9622 or j.hull@miami countyymca.net.

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the Mother Nature’s Pre-school “Growing Up a Bird!” program from 10–11 a.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Children 3-5 years old and an adult companion are invited to attend and learn, from eggs to adult, the dramatic ways birds change and survive. There will be a story and crafts.

Dress for the weather. Pre-register for the program by sending an email to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115.

• RETIREES TO MEET: The BFGoodrich retirees will meet at 8 a.m. at Lincoln Square, Troy.Civic agendas • The village of West Milton Council will have its workshop meeting at 7 p.m. on the in council chambers.

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• KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis Club of Troy will meet from noon to 1 p.m. to tour WACO. For more information, contact Kim Riber, vice president, at 339-8935.

• SPIRIT NIGHT: Those eating at the Waffle House in Troy between 2-9 p.m. can help support Brukner Nature Center. With at least 30 supporters dining, the center will receive 25 percent of the total sales for the evening. Diners are only asked to say they are eating out for Brukner Nature Center when ordering.

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PERSPECTIVE

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

— First Amendment, U.S. Constitution

ANALYSIS

GOP race is awaiting winner, energy, fervor WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney’s methodical accumulation of Republican delegates is no thing of beauty, and the public is reacting in kind. The 2012 presidential race thus far is drawing rather tepid interest despite high stakes that include pivotal decisions about the weak economy and the fate of President Barack Obama’s massive health care overhaul.

Generally speaking, voter turnout, political fundraising and public curiosity are down compared with four years ago, when John McCain pulled away from Romney and others to secure the GOP nomination.

Among Democrats, there’s no primary drama after a 2008 thriller that saw Obama battle Hillary Rodham Clinton through the winter, spring and summer. But even with the power of incumbency and fierce resistance from congressional Republicans, Obama isn’t raising the kind of money he did in early 2008, when his nomination and election were far from certain.

The uninspiring nature of this year’s presidential race stands in contrast to the political fireworks of Congress and several industrial states. The tea party’s rapid rise has turned the House into a cauldron of partisan ferment, with repeated showdowns over issues such as paying the government’s debts. GOP governors in Wisconsin and Ohio are confronting public rebukes after they aggressively challenged public-sector unions.

It’s entirely possible that the presidential campaign will catch fire once a Republican nominee emerges and taps into widespread unease about Obama’s handling of the economy. After comfortably winning the Illinois primary Tuesday, Romney increasingly looks like that candidate.

But the former Massachusetts governor has yet to shut down Rick Santorum and two other contenders who vow to fight to the late August GOP convention in Tampa, Fla. The result is a sense of lull between the upcoming general election and the not-so-distant departure of colorful characters such as Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Herman Cain.

“Folks are frustrated over the inability of the race to develop into a contrast with the president and his policies rather than the trench warfare that has the GOP primary bogged down,” said GOP strategist Brian Nick. “There is a frustration that it’s time to move on to the next phase.”

Polling by the Pew Research Center found that “overall public interest is comparable to most previous primary election cycles, but well below the high mark set four years ago.”

In a recent Pew survey of adults, 23 percent said they “did not follow news about the candidates at all closely last week, a number higher than similar points in previous campaigns going back to 1992.”

Overall voter turnout for GOP primaries and caucuses is lower than it was in 2008 at this date. This year’s Republican turnout has seen ebbs and flows.

The early voting states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina had fairly robust turnout. Comparatively low totals followed in Florida, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona, but stronger levels returned in Michigan and Ohio.

A March 2008 New York Times-CBS News poll found 41 percent of adults were “more enthusiastic” about that year’s election than those in the past. A Times-CBS poll this month found only 29 percent “more enthusiastic” about the current contest.

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky., on oil price politics: As if national Republicans didn’t already have enough to worry about, the economy — the issue to which they’ve clung like a drowning man to a raft — is showing signs of life.

It’s not great, of course. But unemployment is trending downward, the stock market has been gaining more often than it loses, Europe is shaky but not crumbling, and the Obama administration has taken steps to bolster the sagging housing market. And then there is the little problem for the GOP that it’s far healthier than the imploding economy that George

W. Bush handed over to Barack Obama in January 2009.

So, now what? The Republicans can’t really think they’ll win by threatening women’s affordable access to contraceptives, even if they try to disguise it as some sort of religious freedom issue. Maybe the voters will think that Mitt Romney, a fellow who seems clueless about how most Americans live and who says he doesn’t care about the poor, will have their backs on economic issues. But that might be a longshot. What to do?

Oh, wait. How about blaming Obama for the recent rise in oil prices, especially the cost of gasoline? The old canard about

car-hating, drilling-averse Democrats can always be trotted out again.

Well, the Republicans are doing just that.

All of this flies in the face of reality. Oil prices tend to go up with an improving economy (more demand) — or with a potential crisis in the Middle East or other oil-producing regions — and both of these are happening now. Presidents and Congress have little ability to influence oil prices.

And the insistence of Republican candidates and leaders that the U.S. wage or threaten war with Iran would drive oil prices up more than any other factor.

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All is fair in cotton candy and hair bows It’s true.

For nearly two months now, I’ve been on a workout kick. You might remember my rant from a few weeks ago; the one that detailed my getting my butt out of bed at 5 a.m. Monday-Friday to go to spin class, cardio kickboxing or to simply log a few miles in the wee morning hours.

Have you ever heard the saying that it takes like 18 days for something to become a habit? Well, that’s absolute garbage. Maybe if the habit you’re trying to pick up is eating cotton candy or sleeping in until noon, maybe those are plausible in 18 days. But taking on a whole new workout regimen and trying to be healthy? I’m almost 60 days deep and I can tell you one thing, when my alarm starts cock-a-doodle-dooing at 4:45 a.m. it takes everything in me to force myself out of my cozy cocoon.

Truthfully however, once I actually get to the gym and start performing whatever exercise is scheduled for that morning, I fall into a now-comfortable routine.

My favorite days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, those are the days I get to hop on an incredibly uncomfortable bike seat and pedal my problems (and pounds) away. In less than an hour I can burn anywhere from 400-700 calories, all while staying in the same place.

Amanda Stewart Troy Daily News Columnist Not to mention how easy it is to people watch while sitting on a stationary bike. Don’t get me wrong here people, spinning is not, I repeat not, for the light of heart.

I went into my first spin class thinking “how hard can this really be,” and finished it with wobbly legs and sweat coming out of every single pore.

The trick is in the bicycle seat.

You’d think they’d make it comfortable since you spend so much time on it (anywhere from 20-30 miles per class), but no, that would be too easy. Instead, they make it the most awful thing you’ve ever had to sit on in your life so you find yourself actually begging the instructor to let you climb mountains and take on rolling hills, anything as long as it doesn’t involve you being forced to sit in the awful, terrible contraption of a seat.

The most fun part of spin class

would have to be the people. There are a limited number of slots and only so many people are actually crazy enough to wake up before the sun even comes out to work out, so I’ve been lucky to spend my Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with the same group of crazy individuals — well, give or take a few stragglers here and there.

I don’t know any of their names, in fact, we’ve hardly spoken more than two words to each other aside from the occasional pleading grunt to turn the fan on. I couldn’t tell you the girl’s name who always, always requests bike number four, but I call her the skinny one. She always comes into class drenched in sweat from undoubtedly running one trillion laps before coming to spin class.

Her legs are really, really skinny and I kind of envisioned her as a crazy cat lady or single girl drinking Skinny margaritas.

Today, I was flabbergasted when I noticed she had on a wedding band.

And here I had her hoarding cats and sipping overpriced, lowfat cocktails.

So maybe I don’t know the intimate details of her love life, but I do know one thing, she’s definitely the skinny girl of spin class and I don’t see her changing that monogram quite yet.

There’s also the cotton candy girl, she’s my least favorite person in class. She’s tiny and bubbly and wears itty bitty cheerleader-type shorts. You know, not the biking ones that are tight to keep things from getting tangled or in the way, but the kind that barely cover a cheek, let alone your whole bottom. She has really shiny hair and she’s always smiling. And she’s petite everywhere, except for the places that matter, which makes it even more noticeable that she’s barely wearing any clothing.

Not to mention that she smells like cotton candy. While the rest of us are drenched in our own sweat and smelling less-than-fresh, this tiny little thing is walking around smelling like cotton candy. I don’t know where it comes from, but it’s really ruining my love of sugar.

I’m not sure who I am to all my fellow spin-ees. Perhaps I’m the weird girl with the tattoos and workout clothes; the one they think tries to girly herself up by wearing a bow in her hair to her 5 a.m. spin class. I really just wear it because it helps keep my massive pile of hair from weighing down my poor, straggling hair tie.

That, and if I can’t smell like cotton candy, I might as well look as good as it, right?

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For the long-term unemployed, hiring discrimination rears its head

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Michelle Chesney-Offutt, poses in her home before leaving for work as an insurance customer service representative, Thursday in Sandwich, Ill. Chesney-Offutt, who was unemployed for nearly three years before landing a job, said a recruiter who responded to her online resume two years ago liked her qualifications and was set to schedule an interview. But he backed away, she said, when he learned she had been out of work for 13 months. The employer he represented would not consider applicants who were unemployed for more than six months, she said. crimination is sketchy and that hiring decisions are based on a host of subjective reasons that defy remedies imposed by laws.

“There’s much more subliminal discrimination against the unemployed that’s hard to document,” said Lynne Sarikas, director of the MBA Career Center at Northeastern University’s College of Business Administration.

“Hiring is an art, not a science. You rely on a gut reaction.”

For example, employers may suspect that an unemployed applicant is seeking an available job for the wrong reasons, she said.

“A manager is going to get the vibe that they’ll take anything to get a job and if something better comes along they’re out the door,” Sarikas said.

Also, some long-term unemployed applicants may come across as too urgent for work, “and desperation doesn’t translate well in an interview,” she said.

Terri Michaels, who manages a Hartford employment firm that primarily staffs temporary employees, criticized hiring practices that screen out

AREA BRIEFS

Comments being accepted MIAMI VALLEY — The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 is accepting public comments on planned service for senior citizens in its nine county planning and service area of Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby counties.

Comments will be considered as the agency finalizes the services to be funded in 2013-2015 with Older Americans Act and state dollars.

View the Area Agency on Aging website at www.info4seniors.org for information on submitting comments and for view a listing of proposed 20132015 services and funding levels.

Comments will be received until April 30.

M-U composite photos wanted WEST MILTON — The Milton-Union Picture Committee is looking for composite pictures for the new school building hallways. Missing class composites are from 19101917, 1919, 1921, 1922, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1934 and 1935, 1937 and 1938, 1941, 1947, 1949 and 1953.

Organizers also are looking for special pictures of athletic events, senior trips, teachers, bus drivers, cooks, cheerleaders, fans in the stands, etc., to include with the pictures.

If you have any of these pictures that you would be willing to share, contact

unemployed job seekers.

Despite the policies of small staffing companies such as hers, some large employers have an unspoken policy against hiring applicants who’ve been out of work for two years or more because they want workers with a stable job history and recent references, she said.

“They won’t be able to say it but they’ll act on it,” said Michaels, manager of Stewart Staffing Solutions.

Employers generally expect job candidates even while unemployed to show they did some work such as volunteering or working temporary jobs, she said.

“People who did not work in any capacity, didn’t do anything are not as desirable to prospective employers,” Michaels said.

“One has to question, is that discriminatory? I don’t know.”

Michaels said employers may use unemployment to weed out applicants for no other reason than to cut down a huge number of resumes for coveted job openings.

“When you have 14 million unemployed, everyone is applying for everything,” she said. “You have to be somewhat discriminating.”

A New Jersey lawmaker who co-sponsored the nation’s only law barring ads that restrict applicants to those already with a job, agrees that job hunters need to show they’ve been active, even in unemployment.

“Don’t sit at home. Make yourself available to your community,” said Assemblywoman Celeste M. Riley.

Still, she said she backed the legislation after colleagues showed her employment ads specifying that the unemployed should not bother applying.

“I found that absolutely reprehensible,” Riley said.

“When you apply for a job, you should be viewed based on your skill level, not whether you have a job or not.”

Connecticut lawmakers are proposing legislation that would ban discriminatory job ads, but may back off from a more far-reaching provision that would permit unemployed job seekers who claim discrimination to file a complaint with the state’s human rights commission or sue in court.

The largest business group in the state, the Connecticut Business &

Industry Association, sees a ban on discriminatory job ads as reasonable, but lobbyist Kia Murrell said businesses will fight efforts to give workers the right to sue over claims of discrimination.

“You as the employer will be shaking in fear of a claim of unemployment discrimination,” she said.

The state’s human rights commission told lawmakers that substantiating bias in hiring would be difficult and could require its staff to be nearly doubled if just a small fraction of Connecticut’s 150,000 unemployed were to file a discrimination claim.

State Sen. Edith Prague and Rep. Bruce Zalaski, who head the legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee, said they may drop the provision allowing claims of discrimination.

“It’s not our intent that everyone can be sued,” Zalaski said.

The National Employment Law Project, based in New York, wants states to add laws that do more than ban discriminatory ads. Laws should explicitly prohibit employers and employment agencies from eliminating from consideration candidates who are unemployed, the advocacy group says.

“You want to tell employers they can’t screen workers out of the process because they’re unemployed,” said George Wentworth, a lawyer for the group.

Chesney-Offutt, of Sandwich, Ill., said she took a 4-hour-a-week job teaching voice lessons so she could tell prospective employers she was employed.

“They didn’t care I was unemployed,” she said.

“They just wanted to know if I could teach voice lessons.”

The strategy worked and she eventually got a job in insurance customer service, taking calls from customers reporting claims. It doesn’t allow her to use her information technology skills, but she’s glad to be working.

STATE BRIEFS Barbara Tinnerman Cecil at (937) 698-6559 or email Linette Vagedes at Vagedesl.@miltonunion.k12.oh.us.

Staff to help with city taxes WEST MILTON — Staff will help residents with their 2011 city taxes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 3 and 4-8 p.m. April 4 at the municipal building.

Staff to help with city taxes MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami County YMCA is offering a Spring Break Day Camp program for first through sixth graders.

(Kindergarteners with older siblings attending may be able to attend by first contacting Jaime Hull.).

Camp will run from April 2-6 and participants can enroll in any of the days they choose. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and finishes at 4 p.m. and participants can begin and end their day at either the Piqua or Robinson branch.

Each day has a special activity planned such as playing at Jumpy’s, watching a movie in Huber Heights, or going bowling at Brel-Aire Lanes, along with swimming and gym games at the Y. Register at either branch by calling Piqua at 773-9622 or Robinson at 440-9622. To register or for more information, contact Jaime Hull at 440-9622 or j.hull@miamicountyymca. net.

Troopers hot over sleeves

roughly 100 tons crushed a car and damaged a home, utility poles, a water line and other vehicles.

COLUMBUS (AP) — The city said Thursday Ohio state troopers are hot that crews don’t believe under the collar in a disthere’s an immediate pute over who determines threat. Monitoring pins when they can switch from have been installed and long-sleeved to shortwill be measured periodisleeved uniforms.

The Columbus Dispatch cally to determine if there’s movement. newspaper reports recordNo one was hurt when high spring temperatures the boulder, about 25 feet prompted the troopers’ union to request the change in diameter, crashed down on Tuesday. earlier than specified in Residents have been their contract. allowed to return to the Patrol superintendent damaged home and anothCol. John Born told the er that was evacuated. union on Thursday the troopers could switch early City Engineering and only if management gets to Public Works Director Andy Stone says those make the call in future homes would be the most years. Troopers opted to stick with long sleeves and vulnerable in another slide. ties.

The contract says shortsleeved, open-collared uniMilitary honors forms can be worn from working dog April 15 to Nov. 1.

Rockslide area being monitored ATHENS — Officials say there’s potential for another rockslide along a southeast Ohio hillside where a boulder weighing

than 500 arrests.

Nisan’s memorial service with military honors was Friday afternoon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where he had been assigned since 2003.

The 10-year-old German Shepherd also worked with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agencies and was credited with helping track down about 20 pounds of narcotics.

A procession by a Patriot Guard motorcycle escort, a 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps” wasplanned.

Township sues over fire engines

SYLVANIA — A township in northwest Ohio is suing the manufacturer of some of its fire engines, saying they violate Ohio lemon laws and are DAYTON — A memori- “worthless and/or substantially impaired.” al service in southwest WTOL-TV in Toledo Ohio honored an Air Force reports Sylvania Township dog that died earlier this also says KME Kovatch month after a military has failed to honor warcareer, which included ranties. The suit filed serving in the Iraq War Wednesday seeks $1.2 miland helping federal authorities with more lion in damages.

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(AP) — Few job seekers who fail to get an interview know the reason, but Michelle Chesney-Offutt said a recruiter told her why she lost the chance to pitch for an information technology position.

The 54-year-old, who had been laid off from her IT job in Illinois, said the recruiter who responded to her online resume two years ago liked her qualifications and was set to schedule an interview. But he backed away, she said, when he learned she had been out of work for 13 months.

The employer he represented would not consider applicants who were unemployed for more than six months, she said.

“What they don’t consider is that these are not normal times,” said ChesneyOffutt, who was unemployed for nearly three years before landing a job.

As high unemployment persists more than four years after the start of the Great Recession and nearly three years after it was officially declared over many who have struggled for years without work say they face discrimination.

13 million Nearly Americans, or 8.3 percent, were unemployed in February, the U.S. Department of Labor says.

As of January, California, Connecticut Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Tennessee were considering legislation to prohibit employers from discriminating against the unemployed in help-wanted ads or in direct hiring or in screenings by employment agencies, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Employers typically would face fines if found violating the law. The Oregon House, for example, voted last month to fine employers $1,000 if they post a job ad telling unemployed workers to not apply.

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MARK C. BAYLESS BRADFORD — Mark C. Bayless, 50, a lifelong resident of Bradford, passed away peacefully after a two-year battle with colon cancer at 8:56 p.m.

Sunday, March 18, 2012, at his home surrounded BAYLESS by loved ones.

Mark was born at Piqua Memorial Hospital to Marion and the late Margaret Carine Bayless on Feb. 9, 1962. He was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1980. He was an employee of Hobart Brothers in Troy for 18 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and the best friend you could ask for.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 28 years; Kristi Puterbaugh Bayless; his children, Amber Bayless Hoop (Jason), Tara Bayless (Michael Lachat) and Justin Bayless (Abby Hopkins); eight grandchildren, Brycelyn, Savannah, and Jayston Hoop, Aubreyonna, Keegan and Ryan Lachat, Scarlet and expecting new grandbaby in September; father, Marion Bayless; brothers and sisters-inlaws, Tim and Diane Bayless, Jerry and Maria Bayless and Jim and Connie Bayless; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Craig Canan; and motherin-law, Shirley Brunton Puterbaugh. Welcomed in Heaven by his mother, Margaret Carine Bayless and his father-in-law, James Puterbaugh.

Mark donated his body to science (Wright State) to help with finding a cure.

A Memorial Mass is planned at 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bradford. A dinner will follow at the Catholic Rectory Hall on Buckneck Road, Bradford.

The family would like to thank Hospice for their help, any donations can be made to Hospice of Miami County. Condolences to the family, or for more information, please contact pinkhollister85@ yahoo.com.

FUNERAL DIRECTORY • John T. Girten TROY — John T. Girten, 72, of Troy, passed away at 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in the E.R. at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.

• Patty L. Cooper-Clark PIQUA — Patty L. Cooper-Clark, 83, of Piqua, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Piqua Manor Nursing Home. Services are pending at MelcherSowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

OBITUARY POLICY In respect for friends and family, the Troy Daily News prints a funeral directory free of charge. Families who would like photographs and more detailed obituary information published in the Troy Daily News, should contact their local funeral home for pricing details.

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Gospel singer goes from homelessness to top of charts ATLANTA (AP) — James Fortune used to watch his children sleep in the bathtub before he lay beside his pregnant wife at night in a motel, wondering how he was going to provide for his family the next day.

For the gospel singer, being homeless for seven months in 2007 was the most strenuous stint of his life. The constant letdown of watching others get hired for jobs while he and his wife Cheryl went overlooked weakened his faith. He asked in a prayer why God seemingly abandoned them during their most stressful time.

But during his prayer, Fortune said he went from being emotionally stifled to at peace. That’s when

he was led to write the words to his 2009 hit song, “I Trust You,” which topped the Gospel National Airplay chart for 28 straight weeks “I questioned God,” he recalled.

“It seemed like God wasn’t even there and had forgotten about us because we saw other people get hired and prospering. It seemed like the lowest point. But in that situation, God gave me the song that changed my life.”

The 34-year-old Fortune and his ensemble called F.I.Y.A (Free In Yahweh’s Abundance) recently released their fourth album “Identity,” which debuted in the top spot on Billboard’s Gospel, Christian and Independent album

charts. He is a rising a star in the genre.

Last year, Fortune launched FIYA World Music Group with his wife, who is the vice president of the record label. Life is totally different these days for the Fortunes, who now have their own home.

“It’s a beautiful testimony,” Franklin said of the Fortunes. “It’s amazing how God takes people that have had horrible experiences and (they) use it as a tool to write songs and music that will speak to other people who are going through the same things.”

Fortune lost his job at a water company and his wife was laid off from an insurance company when their employers decided to down-

size five years ago. Even though he and F.I.Y.A. already had an album out three years before, it was not a lucrative project.

The only stream of income the Fortunes had was through the singer’s part-time position as minister of music at Higher Dimension Church in Houston. As a result, Fortune, along with his pregnant wife and two children who were 2 and 1 years old at the time, were evicted from their home and couldn’t afford to keep one of their cars. For the first couple of months, they loaded up in their only car until it was repossessed, which prompted them to move from one motel to another.

During the whole time, Fortune

and his wife told none of their family members or friends of their circumstances.

All those days of James and Cheryl Fortune wondering when they would find a job finally ended after seven months. He was promoted to a full-time position at Higher Dimension and his wife found a job with health benefits.

With income flowing in and the family no longer homeless, Fortune threw himself into music, penning “I Trust You” and “I Believe,” which earned him his second ASCAP Writer’s Award in 2010.

Now, James Fortune looks at their situation as a “living testimony.”

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PIQUA — Piqua Baptist Church, 1402 W. High St., invites the community and surrounding areas of Piqua to be their friend for Friend Day, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Children in kindergarten through sixth grade will be entertained and ministered to by Christian illusionist John Lewis.

Nursery and toddler care will be available. For more information, call 773-4583.

Easter celebration set

Lenten lunch series continues COVINGTON — The Covington Ministerial Association’s Lenten Lunch Series will be offered March 27 at noon at Covington Church of the Brethren. The series theme this year is “The Seven Last Words of Jesus.”

A cross walk will be held Good Friday, April 6, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the old fire station near the post office, followed by a worship service at noon at Covington Church of the Brethren (no meal).

Proceeds from the

Take someone with you to church this week.

PLEASANT HILL — “Jesus, The Lion & The Lamb,” will be presented April 8 at First Brethren Church, 210 N. Church St., Pleasant Hill.

Easter services will include a 7:30 a.m. community sunrise service with breakfast to follow, a 9:30 a.m. community time with small groups for all ages and a 10:30 a.m. worship celebration.

For more information, call (937) 676-2802 or visit firstbrethren1@windstream.net.

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NASHVILLE — Nashville United Church of Christ will host its free annual Easter celebration at 1 p.m. March 31 at the church, 4540 W. State Route 571, 2 two miles east of West Milton.

BRADFORD — The Bradford Area Association of Churches will once again sponsor community Lenten services. Each week one of the Bradford area pastors will bring a message on this year’s theme, “The Cross of Christ.”

The schedule will be as follows: • March 28 — The Proclamation of the Cross Each service will be at 7 p.m. at the Bradford Church of the Brethren.

p.m. April 7.

It will be a brunch-style meal, including egg and sausage casserole, hash browns, fresh fruit, milk, juice, tea and coffee.

Share-A-Meal is a program to reach out to the community by providing nourishing meals to anyone wishing to participate while giving an opportunity to socialize with others in the community. The monthly Share-A-Meal Program is on the first Saturday of each month.

Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handicapped accessible.

11:15 a.m., beginning April 1.

If you don’t have a church to worship in, you might find The Open Door to be a place where you Fish fry and your family can March 30 belong.

For The Open Door, parCOVINGTON — St. Teresa Church will offer a ticipants are invited to “come as you are.” This Lenten fish fry from 4-7 means that you don’t have p.m. March 30. to get dressed up in your Dinner will include “church” clothes to worthree pieces of fish, green Lenten program beans, applesauce and din- ship, but it also means that you are welcomed ner roll for $6.50. for families with your imperfections.

Each week will include TROY — Trinity Egg hunt music, sharing time with Episcopal Church, 60 S. others and an uplifting upcoming Dorset Road, Troy, will message. present a Lenten series for PLEASANT HILL — Hoffman UMC and The children and their famiToddlers through fourth Open Door are at 201 S. lies. grade children are invited The program, developed to First Brethren Church, Main St., West Milton.

The pastor is Justin at St. John’s Episcopal 210 N. Church St., Williams, who can be conChurch in Montgomery, Pleasant Hill, for an tacted at (937) 698-4401 or Ala., uses the familiar Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. themes of “Charlie and the March 31. Enjoy a story, a at PastorJustinWilliams @gmail.com.

Chocolate Factory,” a chil- craft, and an Easter egg For more information, dren’s book by Roald Dahl, hunt. visit the website at published in 1964, to The event will be held www.HoffmanUMC.org/ explore the lessons of the rain or shine. For more TheOpenDoor.

Prodigal Son. Each main information, call the character highlights the church at (937) 676-2802. dangers of Greed Share-A-Meal (Augustus Gloop), Pride The Open Door set for April 7 (Veruca Salt), Envy (Violet Beauregarde), and Sloth offered TROY — First United (Mike Teavee).

Church of Christ, corner of WEST MILTON — The program will be Hoffman United Methodist South Market and Canal offered at 5:30 p.m. streets, Troy, will offer its is launching a new worWednesdays, though ship experience called The monthly Share-A-Meal March 28, at the church. A Open Door on Sundays at from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 light dinner will be served.

Crafts, scenes from the Gene Wilder movie and discussion are used in this multi-generational event to reinforce Christian values.

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Lenten Lunch Series will be used to support the Covington High School graduates’ rehearsal lunch and gifts.

• March 27 — Lunch provided by the United Church of Christ • April 6 — Good Friday Service at noon at the Church of the Brethren. No meal will be served.

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COVINGTON — The United Church of Christ of Covington will offer its annual chicken and noodle dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. today at 115 N. Pearl St., Covington. The dinner will feature homemade noodles and chicken, real mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, homemade rolls and assorted desserts.

The cost of the dinner is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Carryouts will be available.

Proceeds from this dinner go to offset the costs of the youth activities and camps.

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U.S. new-home sales fell in February

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Workers work on a new home in Mechanicsville, Va., Friday. Sales of U.S. new homes fell in February for the second straight month, a reminder that the depressed housing market remains weak despite some improvement.

“Despite renewed hopes over the turn of the year for an imminent turn in housing, it appears that it is too

early for such optimism to analyst at BNP Paribas.

There were some positranslate into a rapid pickup in real activity,” said tive signs in the report. The revised Yelena Shulyatyeva, an government

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December’s sales figures up to show an annual rate of 336,000, the best sales pace in a year.

And the median sales price for new homes surged in February more than 8 percent, to $233,700. That’s the highest median price since June and could suggest builders are anticipating more sales in the months to come.

Just 150,000 new U.S. homes were for sale in January and February the lowest on records dating back to 1963. The supply of new homes on the market has consistently fallen over the past two years, which could help stabilize prices.

Jennifer Lee, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, said the price increase was possibly “an indication of homebuilders’ growing confidence in their sector.”

Though new-home sales represent less than 10 percent of the housing market, they have an outsize impact on the economy.

Each home built creates an average of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in tax revenue, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Builders are growing more confident after seeing a growing number of people express interest in buying this year. They’ve responded by requesting the most permits to build single-family homes and apartments since October 2008.

Sales of previously occupied homes have risen more than 13 percent since July. And January and February made up the best winter for re-sales in five years, when the housing crisis began.

Jim Yong Kim tapped to lead World Bank WASHINGTON (AP) — always been headed by an President Barack Obama on American. But developing Friday nominated Dart- countries, who have long mouth College president sought to gain more power and global health expert in the organization, planned Jim Yong Kim to lead the an unprecedented challenge World Bank, an unconven- to Obama’s pick this year considered and tional pick that nominating three could help to quell other candidates. criticism in the However, Kim is developing world of still expected to the U.S. stranglesucceed outgoing hold on the interpresident Robert national organizaZoellick, who tion’s top post. announced in FebObama said KIM ruary that he was Kim, a Koreanstepping down. born physician and The actual selection will pioneer in the treatment of HIV, AIDS and tuberculosis, be made next month by the has the breadth of experi- World Bank’s 25-member ence on development issues executive board. The United needed to carry out the States, as the world’s financial institution’s anti- largest economy, has the largest percentage of the poverty mission.

“It’s time for a develop- votes.

Kim is expected to travel ment professional to lead the world’s largest develop- around the world on a lisment agency,” Obama said tening tour to rally support Friday morning during a for his nomination ahead of the board’s vote.

Rose Garden ceremony.

Senior administration Obama was joined by Kim, Treasury Secretary officials said Obama took a Timothy Geithner and strong personal interest in Secretary of State Hillary filling the World Bank Clinton, who first recom- vacancy after current presimended that Obama consid- dent Zoellick announced in er Kim for the World Bank February he was stepping down. Obama and his advispost.

The 187-nation World ers considered more than a Bank focuses on fighting dozen candidates, including poverty and promoting well-known figures in the development. It is a leading administration. But in the source of development loans end, officials said, Obama for countries seeking financ- pushed for a nominee with ing to build dams, roads and broad development experiother infrastructure proj- ence and was particularly drawn to Kim’s innovative ects.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of U.S. new homes fell in February for the second straight month, a reminder that the depressed housing market remains weak despite some improvement.

The Commerce Department said Friday that new-home sales dropped 1.6 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 313,000 homes. Sales have fallen nearly 7 percent since December.

While a mild winter and three months of strong job growth have lifted re-sales, those conditions haven’t benefited the new-home market. The current pace is less than half the 700,000 that economists consider to be healthy.

Economists cautioned that the housing market is a long way from fully recovering.

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Reassure Krystina that you value her friendship Dear Annie: I'm 16 years old, and I have two best friends, "Krystina" and "Tayler," who mean the world to me. Lately, Krystina has been full of drama. She often says she feels left out and hurt.

But, Annie, we never do anything without including her.

Recently, she's been pulling this whole "you guys never tell me anything until two weeks later" thing. But I usually tell her everything at the same time I tell Tayler. She even knows stuff about me that Tayler doesn't. But she claims that Tayler tells me personal things that she doesn't repeat.

That's not true, and Tayler confirmed that the three of us learn everything at the same time. If we miss something, it's because it's so unimportant that we forget.

But I will admit that sometimes I withhold things because I know Krystina will judge me and make me feel bad when I need her support the most. Still, those times are rare, and I always tell her relatively soon. Yet when I say this to her, it's like we have two different versions of reality.

I don't know what to do. I don't want to lose Krystina's friendship.

I feel terrible that she's hurting over this, but I have no idea how to change it. I can't text her every time I dye my hair or buy a hamburger, and neither can Tayler.

But then, neither does Krystina.

So what do we do? — Stuck in the Middle Dear Stuck: Three-way friendships are sometimes hard to navigate, particularly in high school, when hormones are running rampant and emotions are harder to control. Krystina's reality actually is a little different, and we suspect she feels she is competing for your affection. The best you can do is frequently reassure her that you value her friendship, think she's a great person and want to stay close. Try not to exclude her, and address her lack of support with honesty at the time it happens.

The rest is up to her.

Dear Annie: I am married to the greatest woman in the world.

Several years ago, while still in my 20s, I discovered I have a heart condition that requires a lot of medications. I will be dealing with it my entire life.

The problem is that lately my libido seems to be almost not there. My wife takes the brunt of my failure in the bedroom and often remarks that I don't find her attractive. But I do. I am more in love with her now than when we married.

We want children, and obviously, this hampers my ability to reproduce. I've been thinking about adoption. With my limitations, how do I make my wife feel as amazing as she is? — Want To Feel Young Again Dear Want: Please make an appointment to see your doctor, and ask about changing your medications. Sometimes a little tweaking can work wonders. More importantly, take your wife with you so the doctor can explain how certain medications might interfere with your sex life. There is no reason for her to take this so personally. Frank and frequent communication is the best way to handle it, and work on other ways to make your wife feel amazing in the bedroom.

Dear Annie: Like "Undecided Mom," I have boxes of childhood memorabilia for my grown children, who now have children of their own. Instead of continuing to store their stuff, I've been "gifting" them with a year's worth of their childhood at a time.

When my daughter's first baby was born, I gave her everything I'd saved from her own first year. I loved looking through it. When that first grandchild entered 4th grade last fall, he thought it was great to see his mom's old report cards, projects and pictures from when she was his age. We've shared a lot of laughs and memories this way. — Memory Lane Traveler 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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Don’t delay: It’s time to clean those glasses!

Dear Heloise: A wonderful assistant at my eye doctor’s office gave me a small bottle of lens cleaner and an eyeglasscleaning cloth. She suggested I keep them both at work, instead of at home, and that I should clean my glasses every day while at work.

I have made a routine where I clean my glasses daily at work before I eat lunch, and now I have clean eyeglasses (at least) five days a week!

Also, by having this new routine, I take my daily medicine at work at the same time.

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Hints from Heloise Columnist just make myself a priority every workday — right before lunch. — Linda R., Columbus, Ohio Linda, marvelous! A new positive routine is the perfect way to take care of yourself. — Heloise PET PAL Dear Readers: Shawna

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• Cherries, plums, peaches and apricots: The leaves, stems and seeds contain a cyanidelike compound that can lead to difficulty breathing and shock.

• Chocolate: It contains two stimulants, caffeine and theobromine, and is very high in fat content.

Always check with your veterinarian about what snacks to feed your dog.

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HOROSCOPE Saturday, March 24, 2012 Some very unusual conditions are likely to develop for you in the year ahead; they could suddenly get you started off in a new, promising direction. You may need a little push from a friend to recognize the opportune moment to start branching out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — A matter that you’ve had no control over could suddenly be placed in your hands, to take care of as you wish.

You’ll quickly make the necessary changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You’re particularly good at experimenting with novel situations, so don’t hesitate to take on something that you’ve never tried before. You should do better than you think.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t hesitate to compete against another if it involves something you’re knowledgeable about or skilled in. Have faith in yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — This is an excellent day to make an outline for a big presentation to someone who has the resources to help you. Just don’t try to go through subordinates.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Give free rein to your curiosity and ask questions about information that has been privy only to a few people. You might be surprised about what will be told to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Do what you can to make an ally of an associate who hasn’t always been as friendly as you’ve wished. You might be surprised at how receptive he or she is when approached.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t allow yourself to get too entrenched in a habit just because it’s comfortable.

There is so much more progress to be made if you’re adventurous enough to break out of your rut.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — There’s a big chance that something very pleasurable is in store for you. It’s likely to come about through someone with whom you share a social interest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — With a little freshly applied ingenuity, you could find a new way to get something you’d very much like to have, which up until now you’ve been unable to swing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You have a sharp faculty for picking up valuable information that would go right over the heads of other listeners.

You will wisely know how to use these nuggets, as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A financial opportunity might develop, but you will have to be sharp enough to recognize it in order to take advantage. It might come about in a rather curious fashion.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — It’s important not to let any grass grow under your feet when it comes to advancing your personal interests. If you are effectively assertive, good things can happen.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Saturday, March 24, the 84th day of 2012.

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• In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch (kohk) announced in Berlin that he had discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.

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• In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill granting future independence to the Philippines.

• In 1944, in occupied

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Penalties Overturned NASCAR’s chief appellate officer overturned on Tuesday the bulk of the penalties levied against five-time championship winning crew chief Chad Knaus, who still must pay a $100,000 fine because Jimmie Johnson’s car failed the opening day inspection of the Daytona 500.

Chief appellate officer John Middlebrook overturned the six-race suspensions NASCAR handed down to Knaus and car chief Ron Malec, and ruled both instead will be on probation through May 9.

Middlebrook also reinstated the 25 points that Johnson had been docked.

The decision moves Johnson to 11th in the Sprint Cup standings heading into Sunday’s race at California.

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Auto Club 400 Site: Fontana, Calif.

Schedule: Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m.); Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FOX, 2:30-6 p.m.)

Track: Auto Club Speedway (oval, 2.0 miles).

Last year: Kevin Harvick won the first of his four 2011 victories, passing Jimmie Johnson on the final turn.

Royal Purple 300 Site: Fontana, Calif.

Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 1:30-3 p.m.), race, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN, 5-8 p.m.).

Track: Auto Club Speedway (oval, 2.0 miles).

Last year: Kyle Busch raced to his third straight Nationwide victory at Fontana and fifth in the last six races at the track. Carl Edwards was second.

Last race: Rookie John King won the season-opening race at Daytona on Feb. 24, holding on after turning around leader Johnny Sauter on the second of three attempts at a green-whitecheckered finish.

Next race: Kroger 250, March 31, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.

Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Site: St. Petersburg, Fla. Schedule: Saturday, practice, qualifying; Sunday, race, 12:30 p.m. (ABC, 12:30-3 p.m.).

Track: Streets of St. Petersburg (street course, 1.8 miles).

Last year: Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Dario Franchitti won the seasonopening race en route to his third straight series championship.

Strong Showing Michael Waltrip Racing made a commitment last season to become a player in NASCAR’s top series an effort that would require more money, more people and a change in philosophy for the entire organization.

The team isn’t ready to declare mission accomplished, but its strong showing last weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway proved MWR is headed in the right direction. Martin Truex Jr. finished third on Sunday, Clint Bowyer was fourth and Brian Vickers, in his first start of the year, finished fifth.

TOP 10 RACERS: Sprint Cup 1. Greg Biffle 2. Kevin Harvick 3. Matt Kenseth 4. Martin Truex Jr. 5. Denny Hamlin (tie) Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7. Tony Stewart 8. Clint Bowyer (tie) Joey Logano 10. Paul Menard

157 148 145 139 137 137 130 126 126 123

Nationwide Series 1. Elliott Sadler 178 2. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.153 3. Trevor Bayne 149 4. Austin Dillon 148 5. Cole Whitt 137 6. Sam Hornish Jr. 129 7. Tayler Malsam 116 8. Michael Annett 115 9. Justin Allgaier 113 10. Mike Bliss 92 Camping World Truck Series 1. John King 47 2. Timothy Peters 42 3. Justin Lofton 41 4. Jason White 40 5. Todd Bodine 38 6. Chris Fontaine 37 7. Ward Burton 36 8. Ty Dillon 35 9. Clay Greenfield 34 10. Parker Kligerman 33

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Hamlin takes pole

Tribute Race The last time IndyCar was on the track as a series, the drivers tearfully turned five laps in tribute of fallen friend Dan Wheldon.

Now, Sunday’s season opener is practically a tribute race.

The drivers will compete for the first time since Wheldon’s death last October racing through the streets of St. Petersburg, Wheldon’s adopted hometown. They’ll drive a car named for him and navigate their way through Turn 10, recently renamed Dan Wheldon Way. Holly Wheldon, his little sister, will drop the green flag and present the winner’s trophy. Fans have been asked to wear orange to honor the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, and the annual post-race party Wheldon traditionally hosted will carry on in his name.

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Jimmie Johnson, left, talks with crew chief Chad Knaus in the garage during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 race Friday in Fontana, Calif.

Lessons learned … ?

Johnson, Helton draw opposing conclusions FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson insists his car was perfectly legal at the Daytona 500, and he believes NASCAR’s chief appellate officer proved it this week by rescinding most of the penalties levied against crew chief Chad Knaus.

“Through the appeal process, we’ve proved that those C-posts were legal,” the five-time champion driver said Friday.

NASCAR President Mike Helton reached the opposite conclusion from the same process, and he points to Knaus’ $100,000 fine left intact by chief appellate officer John Middlebrook as evidence.

“That tells you that the inspection process was correct, and there was an issue with the car,” Helton said.

No wonder much of the garage at Auto Club Speedway is surprised and confused as they get back to work this weekend in Johnson’s native Southern California.

At least Johnson and Helton both feel it’s time to move on from the debate that could have ruined Johnson’s season shortly after it began.

“I guess this is one of those posi-

tions where we agree to disagree,” Johnson said.

Helton staunchly defended Middlebrook against criticism of Tuesday’s surprising ruling, rejecting presumptions of a bias toward Hendrick Motorsports. Helton also defended the autocratic nature of Middlebrook’s job, which doesn’t require him to give any rationale for his decisions.

“We believe the decision that was made this week supports the inspection process,” Helton said. “Because the elements of the penalty that were upheld indicate that … the inspectors did their job correctly. I think the debate this week was about the decision after that point, and we reacted to it. We believe very strongly in our inspection process, and I’m very proud of it.”

Knaus was fined and suspended for six races along with car chief Ron Malec, and Johnson was docked 25 points after the No. 48 car failed opening day inspection at Daytona.

The inspectors visually determined the sheet metal between the roof and side windows had been illegally modified to create an aerodynamic

advantage.

After a three-member panel unanimously upheld NASCAR’s penalties, nobody thought Johnson and the oft-scrutinized Knaus had much of a chance to successfully appeal that heavy punishment.

Instead, Middlebrook put Knaus and Malec on probation through May 9 and restored Johnson’s points yet inexplicably kept the six-figure fine.

“I don’t feel vindicated, because I feel like everything should have been overturned,” Johnson said. “Pleased that things went our way, but don’t feel vindicated.”

Helton made only a token effort to avoid saying he was surprised by Middlebrook’s ruling.

“I’ll keep my personal reaction to myself, because I’m the only one that will ever know it,” Helton said. “But I got through that in about 30 seconds to go on to the fact that we did what we felt was correct. Our inspectors did their job. We collectively made a decision on how to react to it, and the car owner has a due process that they can follow. That due process completes it all. We’ll go on down the road.”

FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Denny Hamlin went low when most drivers went high at Auto Club Speedway, and he ended up in pole position for Sunday’s race.

Hamlin won his 10th career pole in Friday’s qualifying session, and teammate Kyle Busch joined him in the top two spots in Fontana.

Hamlin turned a lap of 186.403 mph in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota by picking a lower line than Busch and most of their competitors. Mark Martin, who finished third in a Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing, went straight down the middle.

“Everyone had a different way of doing it,” Hamlin said. “It seemed like there were some guys that were five lanes up, and some that worked their way down. We were one of the few cars that ran all the way on the bottom.”

Hamlin earned his first top-10 start this season, along with qualification for next year’s Shootout at Daytona. Hamlin, who previously won the pole in Fontana in October 2009, welcomed the strong start after winning once last season and changing crew chiefs.

“Even though we’ve ran sub-par these last couple weeks, everyone is still in a good mood and still happy about where we’re at and where we’re heading,” Hamlin said. “That’s something that we did lose in 2011.”

Busch and Martin finished with the exact same time and speed, but Busch took second in a tiebreaker based on owners’ points.

Busch hopes the strong lap leads to better results after his own slow start to the season.

“It’s cool to have our teammate right up there with us to sit on the front row, so hopefully we can stay there,” said Busch, who finished 32rd at Bristol last week after wrecking in the 24th lap.

“It hasn’t just been last week. It’s been this whole year so far. We just haven’t quite got our stride yet.

Looking to have another solid run like we did, just maybe keep ourselves in position.”

IndyCar has chance to showcase new star drivers

By The Associated Press For better or for worse, Danica Patrick was the face of IndyCar the last seven years.

The series’ star despite limited results, Patrick caught the eye of the causal sports fan often to the detriment of the other drivers.

Now that she has moved on to NASCAR, IndyCar has a wide-open opportunity to fill the void she left behind.

As the series prepares for Sunday’s season opener in St. Petersburg, the spot-

light is finally shifting.

“You need 10 Danicas, not just one person who holds the series up, but 10 people who are very popular,” said Penske Racing driver Will Power. “There’s some pretty interesting personalities in the series.”

Power, for now, is probably best known for his infamous obscene gesture toward series officials that was caught during the live broadcast of last season’s race at New Hampshire.

But the Australian should be lauded for his 13 victo-

ries 11 in the last two seasons and his intense rivalry with four-time series champion Dario Franchitti.

He’s twice lost the title to Franchitti, and his intense desire to beat his rival emerged last season on and off the track. Power accused Franchitti of being a dirty driver, called him “Princess” on Twitter and proved to have the fire that, if Power were driving in the more popular NASCAR series, would have made him an overnight superstar.

“He had a few melt-

downs last year,” laughed Franchitti. “I haven’t consciously tried to wind Will up; I think you saw his passion last year. I think you really saw how much it means to him.”

Power, with a sharp sense of humor, is ready for some increased attention.

“I think anyone would like that role.” He said.

“That means success, right?

Or does it?”

Results weren’t part of it for Patrick, who had one victory and seven podiums in 115 career starts. But she

had unbelievable marketing support from sponsor GoDaddy.com, which spent the money necessary to make her a star.

The sponsorship now goes to James Hinchcliffe, who replaces Patrick in the Andretti Autosport ride.

Last year’s rookie of the year seized his new job with a series of witty one-liners, referring to himself as “Manica,” joking “I’ve got big heels to fill,” and submitting a photo of himself with Patrick’s hair for his IndyCar credential.

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TODAY’S TIPS

■ Softball

• COACHING SEARCH: Newton High School is looking for a head varsity volleyball coach for the 2012 season. Anyone interested should contact Bob Huelsman, Athletic Director, Newton High School at (937) 676-5132.

• TENNIS: The Troy Tennis Association is now accepting registrations for spring and summer leagues.

Contact Max Brown at (937) 689-1938 or go to troytennis.net.

• SOCCER: The North West Alliance Soccer Club will be hosting the Fazoli’s Festival of Soccer, a threegame round-robin tournament for u8u12 boys and girls players, at Athletes in Action Field in Xenia. Schedules and registration information can be found at www.nwcalliance.org.

• SOCCER: Registrations are now being accepted for the Youth Indoor Soccer League held at Hobart Arena.

The program is for ages 4-8, begins in early April and runs through mid-May. Register online at www.hobartarena.com on the “Registrations” page. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 339-5145.

• SOFTBALL: Registrations are now being taken for the Troy Recreation Department Girls Youth Softball program. This program is for girls currently in grades first through eighth.You may register online at: http://troyohio.gov/rec/ProgramRegFor ms.html. Contact the recreation department at (937) 339-5145 for more information.

• SOFTBALL: The deadline to register for the Troy Recreation Department Adult Softball Leagues played at Duke Park is March 30.

Registration is online at http://activenet19.active.com/troyrecde pt/. For more information, contact the Troy Recreation Department at 339-5145.

• SUBMIT-A-TIP: To submit an item to the Troy Daily News sports section, please contact Josh Brown at jbrown@tdnpublishing.com.

Poised and ready

March 24, 2012

Speedy Troy roster has high expectations

BY COLIN FOSTER Sports Writer cfoster@tdnpublishing.com The Troy softball team doesn’t have many needs to address entering this season.

What they do have, however, is one need — a need for speed.

The Trojans are coming off a fourth-place finish in the Greater Western Ohio Conference North last season. But with quickness at the top and bottom of the batting order, pitching ace Amber Smith back on the mound — along with

MIAMI COUNTY a revamped coaching staff, including the addition of seasoned vets Tom Swander, Becky Pierce, Chris Gilbert and Meaghan Campbell — the Trojans are once again poised to take a crack at bringing the GWOC crown back to Troy.

“We want to win the GWOC North,” Troy coach Scott Herman said. “We’ve got the speed. We’ve got the talent and we’ve got the girls to do it. Troy is definitely

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Troy’s Shelby Schultz — who was a first team All GWOC per■ See SOFTBALL on 14 former in 2011 — runs the bases during a game last year.

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Shaw captures 1st title Tops Ashland in overtime SAN ANTONIO — Shaw won its first NCAA Division II championship Friday night, knocking off the Ashland Eagles in overtime, 88-82.

Five players reached double digits for Shaw. Sequoyah Griffin led the way with 24 points, Brittney Spencer had 16, Aslea Williams and Brittany Ransom

WEST MILTON each had 14 and Kyria Burford added 10. Williams also grabbed 11 rebounds for a double-double.

Jena Stutzman scored a game-high 32 points and Kari Daugherty had a double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds for Ashland.

Milton-Union High School graduate Kaci Finfrock grabbed two rebounds for Ashland.

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Baseball Troy at Spr. Shawnee (noon) Milton-Union at Urbana (DH) (10 a.m.)

Franklin Monroe at Bethel (DH) (noon) Temple Christian at Troy Christian (DH) (11 a.m.)

Covington at St. Henry (noon) Piqua at Indian Lake (noon) Softball Troy at Ansonia (1 p.m.)

Milton-Union/Wayne at Greenville (noon) Oakwood at Bethel (noon) Lehman at Sidney (DH) (11 a.m.)

Track and Field Troy at Northmont Invite (10 a.m.)

Bethel at Tippecanoe Relays (10 a.m.)

Newton, Covington, Bradford at Versailles Invite (girls only) (9 a.m.)

SUNDAY No events scheduled

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Dunbar headed to finals AP PHOTO

Ohio forward Reggie Keely (30) goes up against North Carolina forward Tyler Zeller (44) during the second half of an NCAA tournament Midwest Regional game Friday in St. Louis.

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Tar Heels too much Bobcats miss chance in regulation, fall in OT ST. LOUIS (AP) — Awful all night, Harrison Barnes came through when North Carolina needed him most.

Barnes scored five of his 12 points in overtime and the topseeded Tar Heels escaped a huge upset with a 73-65 victory over 13th-seeded Ohio on Friday night in the Midwest Regional semifinals.

Ohio, trying to become the first team seeded 13th or worse to make the regional finals since the tournament expanded in 1985, had a chance to convert a three-point play that would have

given the Bobcats the lead with 25 seconds left in regulation.

Walter Offutt missed from the line, however, and Ohio went 0 for 6 from the field in the first overtime of this year’s NCAA tournament.

Tyler Zeller finished with 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for North Carolina, leading four scorers in double figures.

Offutt led the Bobcats (29-8) with 26 points, including 18 from 3-point range, and Nick Kellogg added 14. But D.J. Cooper, who had averaged 20 points in the

first two tournament games, finished with just 10 on 3-of-20 shooting.

North Carolina (32-5), which has won 11 straight in the regional semifinals, plays the winner of North Carolina StateKansas on Sunday afternoon.

The Tar Heels were playing without dazzling point guard Kendall Marshall, perhaps their most irreplaceable player and the steadying hand behind their fast-paced attack, and his absence clearly showed. The Tar

COLUMBUS (AP) — Andre Yates scored 26 points to help Dayton Dunbar beat Mentor Lake Catholic 75-60 in an Ohio boys Division II semifinal Friday at Value City Arena.

The Wolverines (27-0) were hampered by poor 3-point shooting and saw Lake Catholic (23-3) get within five points of them with less than six minutes to play. Then Yates fed Deontae Hawkins for a dunk. He scored off a steal and then was fouled.

Yates’ free throw made it 5444, and Dunbar was able to pull away late.

Hawkins added 19 points and 12 rebounds. Mike Whalen led four Lake Catholic players in double figures with 14 points.

Dunbar will play for a second title in three years and face Elida on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

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No. 3 Baylor holds off Xavier late, 75-70 Orlando beats Cleveland Ryan Anderson scored 17 points, Dwight Howard added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-80 on Friday night. All five Magic starters scored in double figures as they sizzled shooting the ball early before having to fight off a Cleveland charge in third quarter.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Baylor’s Quincy Acy scored the first basket of the game and the Bears were off and running.

The 6-foot-7 senior had a double-double and the Bears never trailed as they advanced to their second regional final in three years with a 75-70 victory over Xavier on Friday night.

Baylor will face the KentuckyIndiana winner in Sunday’s South Regional final.

Acy had 20 points and 15 rebounds. He sank two free throws with 31 seconds remaining after Xavier cut the Bears’

lead to six points.

Baylor coach Scott Drew said it never gets old watching Acy play.

“Baylor fans have been blessed, the nation’s been blessed, and he is a better person than a player,” Drew said.

Baylor, wearing bright neongreen uniforms, led by 18 points less than 8 minutes into the game.

Xavier played from behind all night, but never quit. The Musketeers cut the lead to just three, 71-68, with 22 seconds remaining.

Pierre Jackson had 16 and

Perry Jones III had 14 for the Bears (30-7).

Tu Holloway led Xavier with 22 points.

Xavier was hurt by poor shooting, especially from beyond the arc. The Musketeers were 0-for-11 on 3-pointers before Justin Martin ended the drought with 2 minutes remaining. He added another 3 40 seconds later, and Holloway’s 3 with 22 seconds remaining cut the lead the 71-68.

Holloway added another basket, but Baylor’s Brady Heslip made four consecutive free throws in the final 17 seconds to protect

the lead.

Heslip, coming off his careerhigh 27 points on nine 3-pointers against Colorado, had only one against Xavier and finished with 11 points.

Baylor also won three NCAA tournament games in 2010 before losing to eventual national champion Duke.

Xavier (23-13) couldn’t advance after making the round of 16 for the fourth time in five years.

Kenny Frease had 18 points and Mark Lyons had 16 for the Musketeers.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Ryan Anderson scored 17 points, Dwight Howard added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-80 on Friday night.

All five Magic starters scored in double figures as they sizzled shooting the ball early before having to fight off a Cleveland charge in third quarter.

They improved to 18-3 when all their starters reach double digits.

The Magic have won eight straight games over the Cavaliers. Orlando is off until Monday, when it begins a two-game road trip against Toronto.

Antawn Jamison scored 16 points and had nine rebounds to lead Cleveland.

Tristan Thompson added 15 points and 11 boards, and Kyrie Irving had 13 points.

The Cavs lost for the fifth time in six games.

They host Phoenix on Sunday.

The Cavaliers had a healthy Anderson Varejao at center when they lost to Orlando by eight back on Feb. 3. Howard was held to a modest 19 points, while Varejao kept his team close with a double-double.

With Varejao sidelined since Feb. 10 with a broken right wrist, the rookie

■ CONTINUED FROM 13 Elida 61, St. Clairsville 27 Cory Royster had 18 points and 18 rebounds to boost Elida to a 61-27 win against St. Clairsville in an Ohio boys Division II semifinal Friday at Value City Arena.

Elida dominated from the moment of Reggie McAdams’ dunk four seconds into the game. That led to a 15-0 advantage after the first period as St. Clairsville tied the all-division tournament record for offensive futility in a quarter.

• Division I Toledo Whitmer 62, St. Edward 51 Nigel Hayes and Leroy Alexander combined for 35 points as Toledo Whitmer survived blowing nearly all of a 21-point lead to defeat Lakewood St. Edward 62-51 in an Ohio boys Division I semifinal Friday at Value City Arena.

The Panthers (23-2) will

seek their first title at 8:30 p.m. today against Pickerington Central.

St. Edward (18-8) tied the Division I state tournament record for fewest points in a quarter when the Eagles trailed 15-2 after the first.

They were behind only 40-37 with seven minutes to play but could get no closer as Hayes and Alexander helped to increase the margin to 12 before it dropped to five briefly.

Pickerington C. 60, Fairfield 45 Pickerington Central had three players in double figures, earning a spot in tonight’s Division I State title game with a 60-45 victory over Fairfield.

Jae’Sea Tate scored 16 points, Caris LeVert added 13 and Javon Bess had 10 for Pickerington (25-2), which held Fairfield to 36 percent from the field in the game.

Devon Barlow scored 11 points and Brandon Murphy had 10 for Fairfield (21-6).

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson (13) drives between Orlando Magic’s Ryan Anderson (33) and Hedo Turkoglu (15) during the first half Friday in Orlando, Fla. Thompson drew the duty of guarding Howard on Friday and the Magic’s All-Star took advantage of matchup as Orlando built a 20-point lead in the third quarter.

The only thing that slowed down Howard was fouls.

He picked up his fourth late in the third quarter, coinciding with the Magic’s lead dropping all

the way to just seven points. Orlando shot just 6 for 20 from the floor in the period.

The Magic hung tough without him, increasing their lead back to 16 by the time Howard returned with just over five minutes to play in the game.

The lead never fell below 11 the rest of the way.

Anderson had three 3-

pointers and 13 points as the Magic built 55-40 lead at the half.

The Magic had 11 turnovers, but made up for it shooting 56 percent (23 for 41) from the field and connecting on nine 3pointers.

The Cavs shot just 36 percent and had nine turnovers of their own that led to 11 Orlando points.

Bobcats ■ CONTINUED FROM 13 Heels were sloppy, turning the ball over a season-high 24 times, and they could never get a handle on the smaller, quicker Bobcats.

After trailing by as many as 15 in the first half, Ohio got hot from long range in the second half. The Bobcats were 8 of 13 from beyond the arc in the second period, with Offutt doing most of the damage.

Offutt had a chance to

give Ohio the lead with 25 seconds to go, but his free throw was wide to the left and Zeller grabbed the rebound.

The Tar Heels worked the shot clock down to the very last seconds, but Barnes missed yet another shot and Offutt came up with the rebound. He flipped the ball to Cooper, who raced to midcourt and launched a prayer. It caromed off the rim, sending the game into overtime.

two years removed from winning a state title. This season, though, the team will have to overcome some injuries to key players in order to get where they want to be.

“We will need to overcome the loss of good seniors who graduated,” Newton coach Kirk Kadel said.

“Having 16 on the roster, we have four girls who are injured. We need to get those four girls back from injury if we are going to compete in a very good league this year.”

The starting catcher has yet to be determined, but prospects include freshman Laura Burden, junior Kasey Thompson and senior Tori Weeks. The ace on the hill is expected to be Kirsten Burden. Others who may see time on the hill include Megan Rutledge and Erin Hixon.

Fawn King — who hit .345 at the plate last season — will split time between first, third and short, while Marina Snipes — a .427 batter last year and an outstanding fielder — will also be in the infield. Taylor Steck, Andee Welbaum and Kasey Thompson will round out the Indians infield, but Welbaum and Steck are expected to split time in the outfield, as well.

Seniors Morgan King and Weeks will be in the outfield, along with junior Cortney Conley. Returning players Hailey Mollett and Tiara Jackson are both battling injuries, meaning newcomers Megan Rutledge, Cara Stephens and Erin Hixon will step in and fill the voids. Exchange student Boning Chen could also see time.

• Troy Christian Not only is Troy Christian young this season, but it will get a late start, as well. Still, the Eagles have the firepower to contend in the Metro Buckeye Conference.

Leading the way will be senior captain Julie Young and sophomore captain Jordanne Varvel. Young will be the team’s ace on the mound, while Varvel will play short and also pitch.

Also looked at as a key on the team is freshman first baseman Shawna Davee.

“We have a really young class, a lot of freshmen on the team this year,” Troy Christian coach Amy

Fletcher said. “The seniors are taking on a mentoring role this year, even though some of the freshmen have a good bit of experience.”

And while the Eagles’ schedule will be more condensed due to a mission trip and spring break back-toback to start the season, they still look to contend in the MBC. “I’d like to see us first or second in the conference. We ended up fourth last year,” Fletcher said. “We also want to be above .500 overall.

Because of the delayed start, we have three weeks with six games this year, though.”

• Bethel Dennis Lawson returns as Bethel coach to lead the Bees in a loaded Cross County Conference.

Lindsey Nesbitt and Brianna Anthony are expected to be the Bees pitchers after the graduation of Kelly Artrip. Nesbitt saw limited action on the mound last season, MiKayla Welch will see most of the action behind the plate, and Cheyanna Turner and Mandy Shoopman expected to back her up.

Katie Laycock and Alisa Campbell should man the corners. Kendall Keough is at short, while second base is up for grabs. Renee Gilbride will be the senior in the outfield, Shoopman — the Bees’ leading hitter from last season — will also see time in the outfield.

“We should be better this year,” Lawson said. “With seven sophomores, three freshmen and two seniors, we will be young. A lot depends on how our pitchers progress.”

• Bradford With many returning seniors and letterwinners, Bradford coach Eric McReynolds thinks his team is heading in the right direction.

“I have eight returning lettermen and seven seniors,” McReynolds said. “We will finish in the top three of the Cross County Conference.”

Haley Patty, Alisha Patty and Jayde Mead will be the pitching staff. Courtney Miller, Katie Cris and Kylie Miller will compete at catcher.

Alisha Patty and Miller will be the top infielders for Bradford, while Alexandria Bashore and Michayla Barga will see time in the outfield.

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Softball ■ CONTINUED FROM 13 ready to make a run for it.

This year’s team is all about speed. That’s the mark of our team, and we’re very excited about that.We have a great group of girls. Their chemistry has just been awesome.”

Smith is coming off a two-year stretch where she won 20 games for the Trojans. After a good offseason of work, she’s back in hopes of improving on her win total from last season.

“Amber has gotten a lot stronger,” Herman said.

“She’s been getting much better leg-drive off the mound. She’s poised. I think she’s ready to take the team and go with it.”

Freshman Allison Pierce — who will start at shortstop — is also going to see time on the hill, while Ashley Vanchure will most likely find herself in a relief role.

“When I saw Allison last year, I wanted to put her on varsity,” Herman said. “She’s very, very athletic. She never misses a workout and she has a great attitude.

“Ashley will probably come in as a relief pitcher,” Herman said. “She’s got great movement on her ball.

She has a very wicked changeup. If we bring her in after Amber and Allison — it will be tough for hitters to know what to expect.”

Catching for those pitchers will be senior Jen Lehmann — who is back after having gained experience behind the plate in 2011. The No. 2 catcher is going to be Shai Emerick, a girl that Herman described as a “natural hitter.”

“We think Jen is going to be a good catcher for us,” Herman said. “She is a hard worker. She loves the game, loves her teammates. She has a good, strong arm. And I think her hitting is starting to come around.”

Anchoring down the infield at first base is first team All-GWOC performer from last season Shelby Schultz. Schultz — who had the best batting average on the team last year — makes the transition to first after having played outfield in 2011, but according to Herman, “she could play anywhere.” At second base is another returner in junior Brooke Evans.

“Brooke is solid at sec-

ond,” Herman said. “I look for her to be mentioned for All-GWOC team by the end of the season. She is slap hitter. She is a table setter. She can set the table and get on base.”

Senior Mackenzie Dankworth — one of three team co-captain’s along with Lehmann and Schultz — will be the third baseman for the Trojans and will spend time at short when Pierce pitches.

Dankworth was second on the team in hitting last season.

Traditionally the fastest players on the team play in center field. Freshman Alex Wilt is no exception. Wilt will be in center and is expected to be first in the batting order, as well. In left field is junior Jamie Snay — who was described by her coach as “the complete package” — while Rachel Good returns to play right field after suffering a knee injury in the offseason.

“We feel that not only are we maybe the youngest outfields in the GWOC — but we have one of the fastest outfields in the GWOC,” Herman said.

Kelsey Smith and Maeghan Heckman will see playing time, as will Maggie McClurg. The Trojans, though, suffered a big blow losing senior Nicky Kessler to a shoulder injury.

“Nicky was going to be one of our main pitchers,” Herman said. “The girl would do anything for the team. I think she would have ran through a brick wall if I asked her. She’s going to be missed, but she’ll still be on our bench as our team manager.”

The Trojans open with a doubleheader on Saturday at Ansonia. The first game starts at 1 p.m.

• Tippecanoe Tippecanoe coach Charles Tackett and his team will step back on the field in hopes of building off the success they had last year, making it all the way to the state tournament before falling in the semis to eventual champ Poland Seminary.

Senior CC Alvarez, who went 18-3 last season and was named second team AllOhio, is back on the mound for the Red Devils. Tackett once again hopes she can be a difference-maker this sea-

son.

Sophomore Bri Eichbaum is going to see time on the hill, as well.

Junior Jordyann Kostyal is moving from shortstop to behind the plate to replace Korney Tackett. Junior Maddie Watkins will see time at catcher, as well.

Kristin Mace, who started last year at first, is back at first base again this season. Tackett expects senior Darlene Reinhard — a fouryear starter — to be a “huge part of the team not only on defense, but offense, as well.”

At third will be another four-year player in senior Alex Dawes — a commit to play softball at the University of Marshall.

Shortstop will be held down

by Cassie Gingerich and Taylor Mulllins.

In the outfield, Gingerich and Alvarez should see time in center. Three people that are expected to be competing in left are senior Katie Zellers, sophomore Shelby Timmer and junior Hannah Beck. A bunch of players will also be competing for time in right field including Ali Muse, Timmer and Beck.

“These young ladies look forward to another exciting season,” Tackett said. “We have bumped our nonleague schedule to play some of the best teams in the state. I told the girls the other day that the season is not a sprint to where we want to go, but it’s a marathon — and the marathon is about ready to begin. Hopefully we will make our school and community very proud.”

• Milton-Union After wrapping up a Southwestern Buckeye League Buckeye Division title last season, the MiltonUnion Bulldogs want to show that they’re not done yet.

And they have the veteran lineup to do just that — keyed by senior pitcher Andrea Fetters.

“I expect this will be her year,” Milton-Union coach Curt Schaefer said. “I look for her to control games and give us a chance to win the league again and make a strong run in the tournament. She’s got her head on straight this year, and she wants it. She wants to go out a winner in her senior year.”

Also back to provide leadership is catcher Jessica Booher, shortstop Ashley

Smith and left fielder Haley Martens. Chelsea Smith (third), Monica Burke (second) and Kelsey Flory (first) round out the infield, while Christine Heisey (center) and Kassie Hayworth (right) will patrol the outfield. Kayla Smith will lead off at the plate and Chloe Smith will provide some pop off the bench.

“We only lost two to graduation from last year. We’ve got four senior starters,” Schaefer said. “These girls were out there and helped us win the league last year — and that’s always the goal. The league comes first.”

• Miami East Brian Kadel returns for his fourth season at Miami East. He has a record of 6119 and the Vikings were 186 overall last year and 9-3 in the Cross County Conference.

Graduating off that team were second baseman Amanda Woolley, first baseman/pitcher Kaylee Schaefer and outfielder Lauren Thompson.

Returning letterwinners included senior shortstop Kristy Brown and senior catcher Jeni Accurso. Senior third baseman Brittany Garrison was All-Ohio as a sophomore before missing last season with an injury.

Juniors Christine Bowling, Paige Mullen and Lindsey Brookhart return in the outfield, while other juniors who are back include pitcher Paige Kiesewetter, infielders Gabby Ryman and Madison Linn and catcher/outfielder Sarah O’Neal.

“We have a lot of experience back this year,” Kadel said. “Offensively we look solid, but some question marks remain yet on defense to solve. If we can manage to play solid defense, we should be able to compete with anybody. We have a tough schedule this year that includes six games against very good D-I teams, as well as a conference schedule that includes some of the best D-IV softball teams in the state.”

Kadel expects the CCC to be as strong as ever.

“We hope to compete for the league championship with front runners Newton, Covington and Twin Valley South.”

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BASEBALL Spring Training Glance All Times EST AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit Toronto Oakland Seattle Los Angeles Kansas City New York Minnesota Boston Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Tampa Bay Texas NATIONAL LEAGUE

W 14 17 14 12 11 12 12 12 9 8 7 6 6 5

L 3 4 5 8 8 9 9 10 8 9 12 11 12 14

Pct .824 .810 .737 .600 .579 .571 .571 .545 .529 .471 .368 .353 .333 .263

W L Pct 12 6 .667 St. Louis San Francisco 12 7 .632 Los Angeles 10 7 .588 12 9 .571 San Diego 10 9 .526 Houston 10 10 .500 Colorado Chicago 10 12 .455 Cincinnati 9 11 .450 9 11 .450 Philadelphia 7 9 .438 Miami 8 11 .421 Arizona Milwaukee 7 11 .389 Pittsburgh 7 12 .368 7 13 .350 Atlanta 5 12 .294 Washington 5 13 .278 New York NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Friday's Games N.Y.Yankees (ss) 6, Minnesota 4 Baltimore 6, Boston 5 St. Louis 2, Miami 1 N.Y.Yankees (ss) 5, Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 9, N.Y. Mets 4 Detroit 7, Pittsburgh 2 Houston 5, Washington 1 L.A. Dodgers (ss) 17, Chicago White Sox (ss) 4 L.A. Angels (ss) 6, Milwaukee 3 Kansas City 2, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 0 Chicago Cubs 10, Colorado 8 Toronto 7, Tampa Bay 5 Arizona vs. Chicago White Sox (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

Texas vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

Saturday's Games Houston vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Boston (ss) vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

N.Y. Yankees vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

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

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

Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 3:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

San Diego (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

San Francisco (ss) vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs.Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (ss) vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:10 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB W L Philadelphia 27 21 .563 — 25 22 .532 1½ Boston New York 23 25 .479 4 16 32 .333 11 Toronto 15 34 .306 12½ New Jersey Southeast Division Pct GB W L Miami 35 11 .761 — 31 18 .633 5½ Orlando Atlanta 28 20 .583 8 Washington 11 35 .239 24 7 38 .156 27½ Charlotte Central Division Pct GB W L Chicago 39 10 .796 — Indiana 27 19 .587 10½ Milwaukee 22 25 .468 16 Cleveland 17 28 .378 20 Detroit 16 31 .340 22 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 31 14 .689 — Memphis 25 20 .556 6 Dallas 27 22 .551 6 Houston 26 22 .542 6½ New Orleans 12 35 .255 20 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 36 12 .750 — Denver 26 21 .553 9½ Utah 25 22 .532 10½ Minnesota 23 26 .469 13½ Portland 22 25 .468 13½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 29 18 .617 — L.A. Clippers 26 21 .553 3 Phoenix 24 24 .500 5½ Golden State 19 26 .422 9 Sacramento 17 30 .362 12 Friday's Games Milwaukee 112, Charlotte 92 Phoenix 113, Indiana 111 Toronto 96, New York 79 Orlando 93, Cleveland 80 Atlanta 93, New Jersey 84 Miami 88, Detroit 73 Oklahoma City 149, Minnesota 140, 2OT Philadelphia 99, Boston 86 San Antonio 104, Dallas 87 Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Denver at Utah, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday's Games Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 3 p.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

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

NCAA Tournament Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND Western Kentucky 59, MVSU 58 BYU 78, Iona 72 Vermont 71, Lamar 59 South Florida 65, California 54 EAST REGIONAL Second Round Kansas State 70, Southern Mississippi 64 Syracuse 72, UNC Asheville 65 Gonzaga 77, West Virginia 54 Ohio State 78, Loyola (Md.) 59 Wisconsin 73, Montana 49 Vanderbilt 79, Harvard 70 Cincinnati 65, Texas 59 Florida State 66, St. Bonaventure 63 Third Round Syracuse 75, Kansas State 59 Ohio State 73, Gonzaga 66 Wisconsin 60, Vanderbilt 57 Cincinnati 62, Florida State 56 Regional Semifinals At TD Garden Boston Thursday, March 22 Syracuse 64, Wisconsin 63 Ohio State 81, Cincinnati 66 Regional Championship Saturday, March 24 Syracuse (34-2) vs. Ohio State (30-7), 7:05 p.m.

SOUTH REGIONAL Second Round Kentucky 81, Western Kentucky 66 Iowa State 77, UConn 64 Baylor 68, South Dakota State 60 Colorado 68, UNLV 64 VCU 62, Wichita State 59 Indiana 79, New Mexico State 66 Lehigh 75, Duke 70 Xavier 67, Notre Dame 63 Third Round Kentucky 87, Iowa State 71 Baylor 80, Colorado 63 Indiana 63 VCU 61 Xavier 70, Lehigh 58 Regional Semifinals At The Georgia Dome Atlanta Friday, March 23 Baylor 75, Xavier 70 Baylor (30-7) vs. Kentucky-Indiana winner, TBA Regional Championship Sunday, March 25 Semifinal winners MIDWEST REGIONAL Second Round Creighton 58, Alabama 57 North Carolina 77, Vermont 58 N.C. State 79, San Diego State 65 Georgetown 74, Belmont 59 Ohio 65, Michigan 60 South Florida 58, Temple 44 Purdue 72, Saint Mary's (Calif.) 69 Kansas 65, Detroit 50 Third Round North Carolina 87, Creighton 73 N.C. State 66, Georgetown 63 Ohio 62, South Florida 56 Kansas 63, Purdue 60 Regional Semifinals At Edward Jones Dome St. Louis Friday, March 23 North Carolina 73, Ohio 65, OT N.C. State (24-12) vs. Kansas (29-6), 10:17 p.m.

Regional Championship Sunday, March 25 North Carolina (32-5) vs. N.C. StateKansas winner, TBA WEST REGIONAL Second Round Murray State 58, Colorado State 41 Marquette 88, BYU 68 Louisville 69, Davidson 62 New Mexico 75, Long Beach State 68 Saint Louis 61, Memphis 54 Michigan State 89, LIU 67 Florida 71, Virginia 45 Norfolk State 86, Missouri 84 Third Round Marquette 62, Murray State 53 Louisville 59, New Mexico 56 Michigan State 65, Saint Louis 61 Florida 84, Norfolk State 50 Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 22 At US Airways Center Phoenix Louisville 57, Michigan State 44 Florida 68, Marquette 58 Regional Championship Saturday, March 24 Louisville (29-9) vs. Florida (26-10), 4:30 p.m.

FINAL FOUR At The Superdome New Orleans National Semifinals Saturday, March 31 East champion vs. Midwest champion South champion vs. West champion National Championship Monday, April 2 Semifinal winners NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Glance All Times EDT DES MOINES REGIONAL First Round Tennessee 72, UT Martin 49 DePaul 59, BYU 55 Florida 70, Ohio State 65 Baylor 81, UC Santa Barbara 40 Georgetown 61, Fresno State 56 Georgia Tech 76, Sacred Heart 50 Delaware 73, UALR 42 Kansas 57, Nebraska 49 Second Round Tennessee 63, DePaul 48 Baylor 76, Florida 57 Georgia Tech 76, Georgetown 64 Kansas 70, Delaware 64 Regional Semifinals At Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, Iowa Saturday, March 24 Kansas (21-12) vs. Tennessee (26-8), 12:04 p.m.

Baylor (36-0) vs. Georgia Tech (26-8), 2 p.m.

Regional Championship Monday, March 26 Semifinal winners, TBA FRESNO REGIONAL First Round West Virginia 68, Texas 55 Stanford 73, Hampton 51 South Carolina 80, Eastern Michigan 48 Purdue 83, South Dakota State 68 St. John's 69, Creighton 67 Oklahoma 88, Michigan 67 Vanderbilt 60, Middle Tennessee 46 Duke 82, Samford 47 Second Round Stanford 72, West Virginia 55 South Carolina 72, Purdue 61 St. John's 74, Oklahoma 70 Duke 96, Vanderbilt 80 Regional Semifinals At Save Mart Center Fresno, Calif.

Saturday, March 24 St. John's (24-9) vs. Duke (26-5), 9:04 p.m.

Stanford (33-1) vs. South Carolina (259), 11:32 p.m.

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 12:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Auto Club 400, at Fontana, Calif.

1:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for Royal Purple 300, at Fontana, Calif.

3:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, "Happy Hour Series," final practice for Auto Club 400, at Fontana, Calif.

5:30 p.m. ESPN — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Royal Purple 300, at Fontana, Calif.

3:30 a.m. SPEED — Formula One, Malaysia Grand Prix, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia BOXING 10 p.m. NBCSN — Heavyweights, Sergei Liakhovich (254-0) vs. Bryant Jennings (12-0-0); junior welterweights, Zab Judah (41-7-0) vs. Vernon Paris (26-0-0), at New York 10:15 p.m. HBO — Junior middleweights, James Kirkland (30-1-0) vs. Carlos Molina (19-4-2); champion Erik Morales (52-7-0) vs. Danny Garcia (22-0-0), for WBC super lightweight title, at Houston GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Trophee Hassan II, third round, at Agadir, Morocco 1 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, third round, at Orlando, Fla. 2:30 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, third round, at Orlando, Fla. TGC — Champions Tour, Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, second round, at Saucier, Miss.

6:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Kia Classic, third round, at Carlsbad, Calif.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 4 p.m. WGN — Preseason, Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego, at Mesa, Ariz.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m. CBS — NCAA Division II tournament, championship game, Western Washington vs. Montevallo, at Highland Heights, Ky. 4:20 p.m. CBS — NCAA, Division I tournament, regional finals, doubleheader, Syracuse vs. Ohio State, at Boston and Louisville vs. Florida, at Phoenix MOTORSPORTS 7:30 p.m. SPEED — Supercross, at Toronto NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. WGN — Toronto at Chicago RUGBY 6:30 p.m. NBCSN — Sevens World Series, pool play, teams TBA, at Hong Kong (same-day tape) SOCCER 8:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Tottenham at Chelsea WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Kansas vs. Tennessee, at Des Moines, Iowa 2 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Baylor vs. Georgia Tech, at Des Moines, Iowa 9 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, St. John's vs. Duke, at Fresno, Calif.

11 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Stanford vs. South Carolina, at Fresno, Calif.

Regional Championship Monday, March 26 Semifinal winners, TBA RALEIGH REGIONAL First Round Arkansas 72, Dayton 55 Texas A&M 69, Albany (NY) 47 Maryland 59, Navy 44 Louisville 67, Michigan State 55 California 84, Iowa 74 Notre Dame 74, Liberty 43 Marist 76, Georgia 70 St. Bonaventure 72, Florida Gulf Coast 65, OT Second Round Texas A&M 61, Arkansas 59 Maryland 72, Louisville 68 Notre Dame 73, California 62 St. Bonaventure 66, Marist 63 Regional Semifinals At PNC Arena Raleigh, N.C. Sunday, March 25 Texas A&M (24-10) vs. Maryland (304), Noon Notre Dame (32-3) vs. St. Bonaventure (31-3), 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27 Regional Championship Semifinal winners, TBA KINGSTON REGIONAL First Round Kansas State 67, Princeton 64 UConn 83, Prairie View 47 Gonzaga 86, Rutgers 73 Miami 70, Idaho State 42 Kentucky 68, McNeese State 62 Green Bay 71, Iowa State 57 Penn State 85, UTEP 77 LSU 64, San Diego State 56 Second Round UConn 72, Kansas State 26 Gonzaga 65, Miami 54 Kentucky 65, Green Bay 62 Penn State 90, LSU 80 Regional Semifinals At The Ryan Center Kingston, R.I. Sunday, March 25 UConn (31-4) vs. Penn State (26-6), 4:34 p.m.

Gonzaga (28-5) vs. Kentucky (27-6), 7 p.m.

Regional Championship Tuesday, March 27 Semifinal winners, TBA FINAL FOUR At Pepsi Center Denver National Semifinals Sunday, April 1 Des Moines champion vs. Fresno champion, TBA Raleigh champion vs. Kingston champion, TBA National Championship Tuesday, April 3 Semifinal winners, TBA National Invitation Tournament Glance All Times EDT Semifinals At Madison Square Garden NewYork Tuesday, March 27 UMass (24-10) vs. Stanford (24-11), 7 p.m.

Washington (24-10) vs. Minnesota (2214), 9 p.m.

Championship Thursday, March 29 Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

Ohio High School Boys Basketball State Tournament Semifinals Thursday Division IV Berlin Hiland 46, Arlington 37 Jackson Center 53, Cols. Africentric 50 Division III Cin. Summit Country Day 49, Bedford St. Peter Chanel 41 Portsmouth 74, Ottawa-Glandorf 66 Friday Division II Day. Dunbar 75, Mentor Lake Cath. 60 Elida 61, St. Clairsville 27 Division I Pickerington Cent. 60, Fairfield 45 Tol. Whitmer 62, Lakewood St. Edward 51 Championship Finals Saturday Division IV Jackson Center vs. Berlin Hiland, 10:30 a.m.

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AUTO RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Auto Club 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif.

Lap length: 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 186.403 mph.

2. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 185.534.

3. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 185.534.

4. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 185.51.

5. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 185.51.

6. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 185.328.

7. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 185.199.

8. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 185.195.

9. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 185.185.

10. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 185.123.

11. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 185.052.

12. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 185.

13. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 184.724.

14. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 184.53.

15. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 184.322.

16. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 184.068.

17. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 184.044.

18. (10) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 183.913.

19. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 183.744.

20. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 183.397.

21. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 183.379.

22. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 183.052.

23. (51) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet,

Saturday, March 24, 2012 182.681.

24. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 182.56.

25. (22) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 182.542.

26. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 182.445.

27. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 182.366.

28. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 182.094.

29. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 182.007.

30. (26) Josh Wise, Ford, 181.087.

31. (83) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 180.85.

32. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 180.61.

33. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 180.542.

34. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 180.433.

35. (23) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, 180.356.

36. (49) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 180.297.

37. (33) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 179.609.

38. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 179.466.

39. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 179.296.

40. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 178.864.

41. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 178.602.

42. (32) Ken Schrader, Ford, Owner Points.

43. (74) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 179.131.

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-N.Y. Rangers74 46 21 7 99202165 x-Pittsburgh 73 46 21 6 98244185 Philadelphia 74 43 23 8 94234207 New Jersey 75 42 27 6 90204195 N.Y. Islanders 73 30 32 11 71174218 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 73 42 28 3 87237180 Boston Ottawa 75 37 28 10 84222219 75 36 29 10 82194208 Buffalo Toronto 75 33 34 8 74214235 75 29 33 13 71196207 Montreal Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 74 36 24 14 86184203 Washington 75 37 30 8 82202214 Winnipeg 74 35 31 8 78200214 75 30 30 15 75198223 Carolina Tampa Bay 73 33 33 7 73205249 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis 75 46 20 9 101192147 74 44 25 5 93225181 Detroit 74 42 24 8 92210197 Nashville 75 42 25 8 92229214 Chicago Columbus 74 24 43 7 55172237 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 74 44 21 9 97226185 76 40 31 5 85198199 Colorado 75 34 26 15 83185204 Calgary Minnesota 73 31 32 10 72158201 Edmonton 75 30 36 9 69200220 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 74 37 25 12 86173160 75 37 26 12 86197194 Phoenix 74 40 29 5 85194197 Dallas 74 37 27 10 84201192 San Jose 75 32 32 11 75189209 Anaheim NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot Friday's Games Toronto 4, New Jersey 3, SO Edmonton 2, Florida 1, SO Buffalo 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Winnipeg 4, Washington 3, OT Columbus 5, Carolina 1 Montreal 5, Ottawa 1 Saturday's Games Calgary at Dallas, 2 p.m.

Minnesota at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

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

Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

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

Carolina at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Boston at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Vancouver at Colorado, 10 p.m.

Phoenix at San Jose, 10 p.m.

GOLF PGA-Bay Hill Scores Friday At Bay Hill Club and Lodge Course Orlando, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,419; Par: 72 (a-amateur) Second Round Tiger Woods.......................69-65—134 Charlie Wi...........................66-68—134 Jason Dufner......................66-69—135 Graeme McDowell.............72-63—135 Justin Rose.........................69-69—138 Bubba Watson....................69-70—139 Sergio Garcia .....................72-67—139 Vijay Singh..........................71-68—139 Chris Stroud .......................70-69—139 Webb Simpson...................73-66—139 Zach Johnson ....................71-68—139 Ian Poulter ..........................71-69—140 Johnson Wagner................71-69—140 Martin Laird ........................72-68—140 Marc Leishman ..................70-71—141 Kevin Na .............................73-68—141 Charles Howell III...............73-68—141 Jimmy Walker.....................69-72—141 Ernie Els .............................71-70—141 Nick Watney........................68-73—141 K.J. Choi .............................69-72—141 Sean O'Hair........................69-72—141 Ryan Moore........................71-71—142 Davis Love III......................70-72—142 LPGA-Kia Classic Scores Friday At La Costa Resort and Spa, Legends Course Carlsbad, Calif.

Purse: $1.7 million Yardage: 6,490; Par: 72 Second Round Yani Tseng..........................67-68—135 Se Ri Pak............................71-66—137 Alison Walshe.....................73-66—139 Jodi Ewart...........................70-69—139 Jiyai Shin ............................68-71—139 Caroline Hedwall................67-72—139 Jennifer Johnson................68-73—141 Brittany Lincicome..............68-73—141 Ai Miyazato.........................72-70—142 Inbee Park..........................72-70—142 Chella Choi.........................71-71—142 Amy Yang............................69-73—142 Sun Young Yoo....................69-73—142 Meena Lee .........................73-70—143 Karrie Webb........................73-70—143 Shanshan Feng..................72-71—143 Hee-Won Han ....................71-72—143 Belen Mozo ........................70-73—143 Suzann Pettersen ..............68-75—143 Ji Young Oh ........................67-76—143

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Jackets thump ’Canes COLUMBUS (AP) — In an otherwise forgettable season, for himself and his team, things finally fell into place for R.J. Umberger and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Umberger had three goals for the third time in his career and Steve Mason stopped 39 shots Friday night to lead the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 victory over Carolina, dealing a critical loss to the Hurricanes’ diminishing playoff hopes.

“We’ve taken a lot of flak the last six games for not any goals,” scoring Umberger said after his first hat trick since Nov. 30, 2009, against St. Louis.

“Honestly, I felt like one of these nights was coming.

Because we’ve had a lot of chances. I know myself I’ve had chance after chance.

We just weren’t scoring goals. Tonight it just seemed like everything lined up right.”

It was a costly defeat for the Hurricanes, who had won their last four.

They dropped seven points behind Buffalo and Washington in the race for final Eastern the Conference playoff spot.

Carolina, 11th in the conference, has just seven games remaining.

Columbus Interim coach Todd Richards refused to say it was the most impressive win of his short tenure. He took over Jan. 9, when the Blue Jackets were 11-25-5 under the fired Scott Arniel, and has guided them to a 13-18-2 mark since. He preferred to lavish praise on the league’s worst penalty kill, which kept Carolina off the board despite five Hurricanes power plays including 1:35 of 5 on 3.

■ Golf

Woods holds lead ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is in a place he hasn’t been in 30 months atop the leaderboard on the PGA Tour going into the weekend.

With alarming control, Woods putted for birdie on every hole and made short work of the par 5s Friday at Bay Hill for a 7under 65, giving him a share of the lead with Charlie Wi after two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Wi, the 54-hole leader at Pebble Beach this year, rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on his last hole for a 68 to join Woods at 10under 134.

Woods last had the 36hole lead in any tour event at the Australian Open in November, and he tied for third. On the PGA Tour, go all the way back to the Tour Championship in September 2009 to find the last time he was atop the leaderboard going into the weekend.

It looks even more ominous at Bay Hill, where Woods is a six-time winner.

• Kia Classic CARLSBAD, Calif. — Top-ranked Yani Tseng shot a 4-under 68 to open a two-stroke lead over Se Ri Pak after the second round of the Kia Classic.

Tseng, tied for the first-round lead after a 67, had a 9-under 135 total on La Costa’s Legends Course.

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INSPECTION DATE: Wednesday March 28th From 5-6 pm. Or Call Auctioneer For Private Showing. Call Joe Flatter, Jr. 937-604-6403.

AUCTION TERMS: Property Sells As-Is With No Contingencies For Financing, Inspection Or Otherwise. Prospective Bidders Are Strongly Encouraged To Conduct All Desired Inspections And Arrange Financing Prior To Auction. 10% Buyers Premium Will Be Added To Final Bid To Establish Contract Sale Price. Buyer Pays All Closing Cost. Clean Title By General Warranty Deed At Closing. Property Sells Absolute To The HIGHEST BIDDER!!

REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION: Register Bidders Must Bring a Check For $3,000.00 Made Payable to Ohio Real Estate Title Is Required To Bid At The Auction. Non Winning Bidders Funds Will Be Returned At The End Of The Auction. Balance Due At Closing On Or Before May 14th 2012. Closing To Take Place at Ohio Real Estate Title

REAL ESTATE SALE SELLS AT: 1:00 PM Personal Property List To Be Added Later.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This Is Not A Bankruptcy Or Foreclosure Sale. This Is Being Sold At Absolute Auction. Ordered Sold By The Executor At Auction To Liquidate The Estate Of Luther L. Eyler.

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592 Wanted to Buy

STOVE, Whirlpool electric, 3 years old, hardly used, $150 OBO, (330)388-6857.

JUMPEROO, Fisher Price Deluxe. Like new!!! $45.

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BUYING: 1 piece or entire estates: Vintage costume or real jewelry, toys, pottery, glass, advertisements.

Call Melisa (419)860-3983 or (937)710-4603.

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment I.H. TRACTOR, model 284, turf tires, 3 point mower, rototiller, sprayer, scraper blade, 1 bolt plow. $3250 (937)339-0316

1 & 2 Bedroom apts. $410 to $450 NO PETS Park Regency Apartments 1211 West Main (937)216-0398

560 Home Furnishings COUCH with matching chair, $250. Swivel rocker, $75. 2 round cherry end tables, $200. Maple end table. Small desk with chair, $25, (937)394-2545.

TROY, 1 Bedroom, single story, near I-75. Newly refurbished, A/C, appliances, w/d hookup. $460 (937)750-1220 TROY area, 2 bedroom townhouses, 1-1/2 bath, furnished appliances, W/D hookup, A/C, No dogs $475. (937)339-6776.

FURNITURE 5 piece solid oak entertainment center.

Excellent condition! $800 (937)489-4806

570 Lawn and Garden

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420 Farms for Sale

MOWER, 42" Dixon ZTR with trailer, excellent condition, $800.

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PIQUA, 10 acre mini farm, 1.5 story, 3 bedroom, detached garage, barn. Springcreek Township. (937)773-4509

577 Miscellaneous

500 - Merchandise

BATH CHAIR, Walker, (937)552-7088

$25. $10.

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(937)339-4233

510 Appliances MICROWAVE, Emerson 1100 watt, like new, $45, (937)239-0268

LIFT CHAIR, Franklin, brown, brand new only used one week. $450 (937)552-7936 SHOT GUNS, Winchester 12 gauge, semi-auto, Superx2, ducks unlimited, gold inlay, $750. 12 gauge Pump Springfield Stevens well used works great, $135. 20 gauge, single shot, 3" chamber, good first shotgun, works great, $120. SKS assault rifle, 6 bayonet, 30 round magazine, real nice, 7.62X39, $425.

Ammo 7.62x39 $5 a box. Chuck (937)698-6362 or (937)216-3222 WALKER folds & adjusts, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grabbers, canes, Elvis items, Disney phones, bears (937)339-4233 WEIGHT MACHINE, $200. Treadmill, $200.

Dehumidifier, $100.

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582 Pet In Memoriam

Ariens Tiller, twenty inch, rear tine, two speed, like new! with small trailer! $775.00 call (937)676-2652 home or (937)214-2953 cell

For Sale

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WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR, stainless steel, side by side. $675 Email kristin_a_kennedy@hotmail.com or (937)552-7316

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805 Auto 1992 LINCOLN Townecar, white with blue carriage roof, new tires and battery, like new. $3400 (937)339-0316

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2000 GMC Sonoma, extended cab, 4.3 V6, 81,400 miles, CD player, electric windows/locks, Alloy rims, newer tires.

Bought new. $7250.

Excellent condition. ( 9 3 7 ) 4 9 8 - 1 5 9 9 (937)726-3398 Serious inquiries only

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2001 PONTIAC Grand Am, 2 door, looks good, runs good. $2500. 602 Boal Ave.

Wanted to Buy: Old Glassware, Fishing, Pottery, Tools, Jewelry, Contents of Estates, Garage, or Sheds, Guns Anything Old! Call (330)718-3843

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YORKIE/ JACK RUSSELL Mix, 1 year old female, $150, cathyc2288@yahoo.com, (937)339-1788.

583 Pets and Supplies HUSKY, all white with blue eyes. Turns 1 on April 24th, AKC. Moving cant take her with me.

She is up to date on shots and everything. Call if interested. $600. rameychris84@gmail.com.

(401)297-6916.

1987 CHEVROLET K10 4 wheel drive, overdrive transmission. 79,295 babied miles, always garaged, no rust. $10,500.

(937)339-4698

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded with accessories. Very good condition. Only 75,300 miles. $5000 (937)339-8352

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2001 ROCKWOOD 5TH WHEEL 25 feet, sleeps 6. 1/2 ton towable, one slide out.

Good condition. Asking $5000.

(937)658-2434

POOL TABLE with accessories, beautiful Olhausen. Must see to appreciate. $2750, (937)654-3613.

2005 FORD F150 4x2 Super Cab, 5.4L eng 300HP, 3.73 slip axle, 44k mi. 2-tone paint, custom trim. Roll top cover, bed liner. One owner. $12,500.

Call (937)596-5237 or (937)726-5698

2005 SUZUKI BURGMAN 6,107 miles, good condition, runs excellent $3500 OBO. Call after 4pm or leave message.

(937)339-2866

2007 CADILLAC STS AW drive, 6 cylinder, 51,500 miles, sunroof, heated & cooled seats, keyless entry, Gold, showroom condition, excellent gas mileage, 100,000 warranty, $19,500 (937)492-1501

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17 North Main St. Pleasant Hill, OH

(937) 676-2194

Miami Shores Golf Course Open to the public WEEKDAY SPECIAL Mon thru Fri $26 for 18 holes with cart

City: __________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Names: ________________________________________________________

Three age groups: 4 and under, 5-7, 8-10

2100 W. Main St. Troy

First prize winner in each group will receive $25. Entries must be received in our office to be judged by Noon on March 30. Late entries will not be judged. Mailed entries received after deadline will not be judged. Winners will be announced in April 7 in the Troy Daily News.

All winners will be contacted prior by phone.

Mail or drop off entries to: Troy Daily News 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373

Dates available for private & corporate outings

402 East Staunton Troy

(937)335-4457

Classic Pools

Happy Easter from

Troy-Tipp Lawn Equipment 3155 Tipp-Cowlesville Rd. Troy

(937) 335-5993 Pamper your pool with earth friendly product lines such as: Natural Chemistry & Soft Swim

339-1155 Troy 849-9433 New Carlisle

Miami County Farmer’s Market (Behind Friendly’s - W. Main at Experiment Farm Rd.) Every Saturday From 9am-2pm Starting The First Saturday In May Until The Last Saturday Of October Early Offerings Include: Maple Syrup, Vegetable & Flower Plants, Baked Goods, Seasonal Produce, Asparagus & Herbs As Always For The Last 23 Years, There’s Something For Everyone!

POST 43

937-339-3502

937-335-8000 Happy Easter!

COOPER’S GRAVEL

TROY AMERICAN LEGION 622 S. Market, Troy

2780 Stone Circle Dr. Troy, OH

Early Beginning’s Childcare 1021 S. Dorset Rd., Troy (937) 335-9614

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

CRSI is a provider of developmental disability services.

Become a Direct Care Professional

875-0153 698-6135

Contact the CRSI Miami Co. Regional Office

MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

An Equal Opportunity Employer

937-335-6974 for details

Happy Easter

Jesus Has Risen!

Happy Easter from

Anna’s Closet 1405 S. Co. Rd. 25A

www.sundowntanohio.com

Troy 937-875-2909

Special Savings that Weekend

Customer Appreciation /Easter Sale March 30 - April 9 Tan FREE Sat. March 31

from

Troy Eagles Auxiliary 971 PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

1287 S. Dorset Rd. Troy, OH

937-552-7741 Bring this coupon for $1.00 OFF your next burrito!

Exit 69 Off of I-75 3230 S. County Road 25A, Troy, OH

937-339-2687

It’s Gonna Be Great!

1733 W. Main St., Troy 937-440-8004 M-F 9-9, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10-4

10% Off Chemicals til May 5, 2012

1714 W. High St. • Piqua. OH 45356

(937) 773-0770