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What’s next for labor unions?

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BY SHARON COHEN Associated Press From a sprawling United Auto Workers hall outside Detroit, John Zimmick has seen factories close and grown men cry when their jobs disappear. Through all the economic uncertainties of life in

auto country, there has been one constant: the union.

In its nearly 80-year history, Zimmick’s UAW Local 174 has been tested by bitter strikes, foreign competition and tenacious opponents. Now comes a new reason for anxiety.

On Thursday, Michigan’s right-

to-work law takes effect, a stunning shift in this symbolic capital of organized labor. The historic change is just the latest sign of turmoil in the union movement that has seen its nationwide membership shrink to its lowest levels since at least the 1930s a paltry 6.6 percent in the private sector.

With 14.4 million members, unions still can be a potent political force at the ballot box. But protests in recent years over the passage of right-to-work laws in Michigan and Indiana, clashes over collective bargaining in Wisconsin and Ohio and a sharp drop in union elections across the U.S. have raised larger questions: • See UNIONS on A2

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BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@civitasmedia.com roy resident Brittney Tyler, 22, has had a busy year. She got married, moved, and most notably, opened a storefront for her flourishing business, Brittney’s Cakes at 50 S. Dorset Road.

“We found out about Donatos leaving and thought, ‘This would be perfect,’” Tyler recalled, adding that her mother Sheila Arnett helps manage the operation.

The business was previously run out of Tyler’s parents’ home on Paul Revere Way before the shop opened March 15. A grand opening celebration March 16 featured a cupcake-eating contest.

As expected, cakes are the bulk of her business, though she also sells cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, cheesecake and coffee.

Individual cakes — 8inches round and single layer — have proven particularly popular, she noted.

“We usually try to have balloons on one, flowers on another and — if I’m feeling creative — I’ll do something else,” Tyler said. “You’d be surprised how many times people say, ‘I forgot a cake for my son’s birthday.’ We also have some husbands who forgot an anniversary, so we help them out.”

Tyler offers in-person consultations for cakes but also has many orders through e-mail. Requests can include quotes, edible images and special decorations for kids’ cakes.

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BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@civitasmedia.com Work will commence in early 2015 to increase clearance below the Eldean Road railroad overpass, where a box truck crashed into the overpass early Thursday morning.

The narrow margin between the road and bridge causes about three to four accidents a year, estimated Miami County Engineer Paul Huelskamp. The height clearance is marked as 9 feet, 8 inches.

“We will lower the road some through the area and raise the railroad through the area,” Huelskamp said. “It’s a combination of lowering the road and raising the bridge.”

While the county has been aiming to correct the problem for years, procuring funding for the project was difficult. Sites that STAFF PHOTOS/ANTHONY WEBER have been a factor in Brittney Tyler opened a storefront for her flourishing business, Brittney’s Cakes at injuries or deaths are 50 S. Dorset Road in Troy. Here, she creates a white cake with roses. given precedence, and the overpass has caused propmom, several other family erty damage only. members also have helped The Miami Valley in the operation, including Regional Planning ComTyler’s grandparents, husmission secured the grant band Shawn, sister Ashley a couple of years ago for and father Jeff. the 2015 work.

“My dad really likes to The driver during try new things, so he’s my Thursday’s incident, Ron guinea pig,” said Tyler, who Smith, was not injured, received her associate although the truck he was degree in baking and culidriving sustained subnary arts from Johnson & stantial damage. He was Wales University in charged with failure to Charlotte, N.C. She attendobey a traffic warning ed Tippecanoe High School. device, according to Miami • See CAKES on A2 Brittney Tyler creates a flower for the cake.

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BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com Despite keeping their social media accounts locked down, two Troy parents have found out the hard way what happens after their then 4-year-old daughter’s innocent picture was leaked online, appear1 ing on almost 300 websites

TROY and viewed more than 500,000 times around the world — without their permission.

The nightmare began last week when Troy resident Scott Jones was contacted by his now 5-yearold daughter Whitney’s mother, Mandi Thompson,

whose husband took the photo. The photo shows Whitney smiling while bear hugging a large, plastic container of cheese puffs at a local Sam’s Club.

The photo was taken more than one year ago, but went “viral” last week and began appearing all over the Internet and often digitally altered with explicit language — includ-

ing a direct derogatory insult against First Lady Michelle Obama.

Jones said he first heard about his daughter’s picture when it appeared on buzzfeed.com as part of a list of “25 Kids that Know the Secret to Happiness” and Whitney’s image was featured at No. 1 with the caption “Food that’s bigger than you are.”

“My No. 1 concern was how did they get that picture?” Jones said Friday.

“It wasn’t in poor taste and it showed other pictures of happy kids, but I couldn’t figure out how anyone got it. I am very careful about what I post or share online and keep my profile on Facebook on ‘private.’”

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Unions ■ CONTINUED FROM A1 Where do unions go from here? How they do mend their battered image? Can they recruit new members? And is organized labor even a movement any longer?

Zimmick looks for answers in a union hall steeped in history. It’s filled with photos, meeting minutes and other memorabilia belonging to Local 174’s first president, Walter Reuther even a phone used by the legendary leader who transformed the UAW into an economic and political powerhouse. Modernday realities are far different: With layoffs and some 30 plants closing in the last five years, the local’s ranks have dropped by more than a third, to about 5,000.

There could be even more losses with right-towork, signed into law last December by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. Though employees won’t have to make mandatory payments to unions that represent them in collective bargaining agreements, Zimmick isn’t expecting the measure to have a major impact. “It’s going to weaken us,” he says, “but it’s not going to kill us.”

Still, Zimmick worries not just about his local but the fate of all unions.

“It weighs on me every single night before I go to bed,” he says. “Unions don’t have the leverage and power that we used to. It doesn’t mean we won’t regain it. The unions, in my opinion, will come roaring back. … But the image is terrible right now. The media spins us as hurting business and the nonunion workers there’s animosity and jealousy toward us.”

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Demonstrators hold a symbolic silent protest in Lansing, Mich., Dec. 12, 2012, a day after thousands of protesters rallied on the grounds as lawmakers pushed final versions of right-to-work legislation. Demonstrators used the tape over their mouths to say that Gov. Rick Snyder and his allies have silenced Michigan’s middle class, and effectively cut the wages of Michiganders by $1,500. ence in blue-state strongholds, but the days are long gone when labor leaders were household names and generous contracts were virtually assured. Even in friendly terrain, there are both die-hard supporters and workers who’ve abandoned the movement.

John Consentino paid his first union dues at 18, following his father on the Ford assembly line in Ohio; now 39 years later, he credits the UAW with lifelong security. When friends who don’t belong to unions tell him they’re doing OK, he says he warns them: “Wait until the hiccup, when things aren’t going fine. You’re going to wish you had a union.”

Don McGough lost his job as a union steelworker.

He found a new position and a decade later, he voted no when the machin-

ists’ union tried to organize workers at his company, JWF Industries, in Pennsylvania. “There are so many companies that just closed their doors because the union wouldn’t budge,” he says.

So, are unions to blame for their dwindling numbers? Yes and no, according to Gary Chaison, an industrial relations professor at Clark University in Massachusetts. He says unions haven’t been nimble dealing with globalization and an increasingly mobile workforce.

“I think there still is a labor movement,” he says, “but it’s having a very difficult time finding its relevancy. It’s not sure what to do or how best to serve its members. … They’re sort of wallowing around without direction. They still have a power in their presence. They don’t have a

power in their mission.”

But unions, he says, have been buffeted by forces beyond their control: Improved productivity and technology have reduced the number of workers needed.

Non-union employers have expanded in right-to-work-states.

Companies have waged aggressive, successful campaigns to keep unions out.

Plant closings make it almost impossible to replenish the number of union members lost.

Also, potential recruits are wary. “For most workers, joining a union is a risky deal and it has very little payback,” Chaison says. “Most unions have not put their hearts and treasuries into organizing.

It’s so difficult and the payoff is minimal.”

Zimmick knows firsthand. His local tried to organize workers at an

auto supplier two years ago. The company, he says, responded by giving employees raises. “They said, ‘Don’t talk to those union guys. We’re going to take care of you.’” The campaign didn’t get to the vote stage.

The number of elections to certify unions has dropped dramatically. In fiscal year 2012, there were about 1,200 with more than 83,000 eligible voters, according to the National Labor Relations Board. In 1971, there were more than 7,500 with nearly 550,000 eligible voters.

The silver lining for union organizers: Approval rates have been near or above 60 percent since 2006. In contrast, they were just half in 1990. In the heyday of unions in 1950, though, three of four workers voting wanted to sign on.

Union membership declined to 11.3 percent of the workforce last year from 11.8 percent in 2011, according to federal statistics. Especially notable was a loss in the private sector, even as the economy created 1.8 million jobs.

“I chuckle every time I hear the words Big Labor 6.6 percent is not big,” says Jefferson Cowie, a Cornell University labor historian, referring to the share of private-sector workers in unions.

And yet, unions still have considerable muscle, capable of raising tens of millions of dollars for political campaigns — largely for Democrats and getting out the vote. Last fall, the AFL-CIO announced it had registered more than 450,000 new voters from union households in the previous 18 months.

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Viral ■ CONTINUED FROM A1 Jones said it was later determined that a distant relative had taken the photo off Facebook and used another website to edit the image. The editing website stored the picture, which was open to the public. One year later, the picture gained immense popularity, or “went viral,” and has appeared all over the Internet.

According to Capt.

Charles Adams of the Troy Police Department, legal action with situations like this fall under a very gray area.

“The best way to handle it is prevention,” Adams said. “When it comes to images of children, we encourage people to keep their photos private — but once it’s on the Internet it’s out there for good.”

Jones said he contacted the author of buzzfeed.com page on Twitter and identified himself as the “Cheese Puff Girl’s” father and asked the author to remove the picture from the site.

Jones said the author complied immediately and

she also helped him determine where the picture was found and provided a link for Jones to begin to trace the path of how the picture was leaked onto the Internet through the third-party site.

“It was kind of cool in a way that her picture was on a national website. It was funny, cute and innocent and I didn’t think much of it until I saw her picture pop up with the comment toward Michelle Obama,” Jones said.

The same photo of Whitney holding the cheese puffs appeared on the Facebook page “Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children.”

Whitney’s image remained the same except the picture stated “Hey, Mrs. Obama … Go (explicit word) yourself.”

Within five hours of the picture being posted, the post garnered more than 3,000 “Likes,” 877 “Shares” and several hundred comments.

“That sent me over the edge,” Jones said. He contacted the administrator of the page, who refused to take the photo down. Then the Facebook administra-

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tor from the site then blocked him from the site completely.

Adams said most of the complaints the police department receives are more harassment and defamation of character, yet theft or the misuse of an image — especially when a photo is available on more than 300 websites — is not a case Adams had heard yet.

“It could be a civil matter, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of anything like this,” Adams said. “We are really trying to get the message out to not post photos of children, period. The computer is an open area and privacy settings aren’t always secure.”

“There’s nothing you can do but face the fact that it’s out there for good,” Jones said. “It’s something you don’t think could happen to you, but then you have friends and family from other states calling and saying they saw your daughter’s picture along with mean, nasty language toward the president’s wife and that’s not OK with me.”

Jones and Thompson, 24, of Troy, both said they wanted to share with the public how no matter what precautions parents take to keep pictures of their

children safe and protected, the security measures are not always 100 percent foolproof.

Not only was the photo published on “Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children” Facebook page, but hundreds of comments attacked Whitney’s looks as well as Jones’ and Thompson’s parenting skills concerning obesity.

“I don’t take it personal but when these people were attacking my parenting skills just because there’s this cute picture of my kid and a giant container of cheese balls and then the mean, terrible things they were saying about my daughter who is only 4 years old in the picture — it’s enough to make you sick,” Thompson said.

“It was a one-in-amillion type thing and it’s definitely nerve-wracking,” Thompson said. “You think you are protecting your child but then one of your friends takes the photo off your page and it’s out there.”

Jones said he removed much of his information off of social networking sites and both he and Thompson, along with their spouses, have stressed the importance of “Stranger Danger” with 5year-old Whitney.

“It’s sad because we

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want to share our pictures of our cute kids with friends and family members — we definitely think about what we post after this,” Thompson said. “And to have someone do this to our innocent daughter is frightening — when we were kids all our parents worried about was us wandering off at Kmart.”

“We had to weed out our friends list and lecture our friends and family not to share our kids’ photos — it’s ridiculous,” Thompson said. “To have total strangers make awful comments and to bash Scott and I’s parenting and saying our kid is going to be obese just because she got excited when she saw this big, giant thing of cheese balls is stupid.”

Thompson said she hopes others learn from this incident and how an innocent image of a child can be twisted and then be viewed more than half a million times around the world.

“I just don’t like the fact that people I don’t know are looking at my kid or can comment or think that’s what our family stands for,” Thompson said. “It’s a shame and now there’s nothing we can do about it. I just hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else.”

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Civic agendas • The village of West Milton Council will have its workshop meeting at 7 p.m. in the council chambers.

• BREAKFAST SET: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W Fenner Community Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer made-to-order breakCalendar WEDNESDAY fast from 8-11 a.m.

• WILDLIFE REHAB CONTACT US OPEN HOUSE: Brukner • KIWANIS MEETING: Nature Center will host its The Kiwanis Club of Troy wildlife rehab open house will meet from noon to 1 from 2-4 p.m. BNC acceptp.m. at the Troy Country Call Melody ed more than 1,000 sick, Club. Chris Cook, commisVallieu at injured and orphaned sioner of Miami County 440-5265 to native Ohio wildlife in Public Health, will give a 2012, including more than presentation on the prolist your free 77 species of wildlife ranggrams and services offered calendar ing from a single American by the agency. For more items.You bittern to more than 200 information, contact Donn eastern cottontails. The Craig, vice president, at can send open house invites the (937) 418-1888. your news by e-mail to public to take a guided tour • STORY HOUR: mvallieu@civitasmedia.com. Milton-Union Public Library behind the scenes of BNC’s Wildlife story hours at 10:30 a.m.

Rehabilitation Unit. Come and 1:30 p.m. Story hour is learn what a day in the life open to children ages 3-5 of a rehabilitation organization is like, and their caregiver. Programs include pupmeet a wildlife ambassador that once was pet shows, stories and crafts. Contact the a part of the rehab program and enjoy library at (937) 698-5515 for details about refreshments. Tours will take place from 2- the weekly themes.

4 p.m. with groups leaving every 15 min• WINDY MOON: A full moon walk will utes. Admission to this event is a donation be from 8-9:30 p.m. at Aullwood, 1000 from the wildlife rehab wish list, which can Aullwood Road, Dayton. An Aullwood natube viewed at bruknernaturecenter.com at ralist will lead this relaxing night walk in the Amazon.com, user name: info@bruknerlight of March’s Windy Moon. naturecenter.com.

• FREE DINNER: A free community THURSDAY dinner, sponsored by the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Troy, will be offered from • TAX HELP: AARP volunteer tax noon to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, Troy. preparation assistance for retirees will be Serving will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the menu will include ham, pork loin, turkey, Milton-Union Public Library. The volunteers green beans, scalloped potatoes, potato accept clients on a first come, first served salad, macaroni and cheese, rolls and a basis. Bring photo ID and Social Security drink. For more information, call 503-4089. number.

• BREAKFAST SET: The American • MEATLOAF: The American Legion Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will have Post 43, 622 S. Market St., Troy, will offer a an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes and a.m. for $6. Items available will be eggs, green beans or corn for $8 from 5-7:30 bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, p.m. toast hash browns, waffles, french toast, • TACO SALADS: The American pancakes, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juices.

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MONDAY • BUDDY READING: Buddy reading at the Milton-Union Public Library will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program for elementary-aged students is designed to help increase reading skills and comprehension. An adult or teenage volunteer will be available to aid students with their reading goals.

• CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty Listeners, a group of women who get together on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library, to listen to an audio book and work on projects, will meet. It may be needlework, making greeting cards or another hobby.

• BOOK LOVERS: Book Lovers Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at the TroyMiami County Library. Participants will be reading and discussing “Salvage the Bones,” by Jesmyn Ward. Refreshments will be provided.

• DINE TO DONATE: Brukner Nature Center will have “Dine to Donate” event at Culver’s in Troy from 5-8 p.m. Culver’s will donate 10 percent of customers’ bills to help support BNC’s cause when they present a flier. Dine-in or carry out only at this location. Fliers can be found at www. bruknernaturecenter.com, at the Interpretive Building and also in the GrayFox Gazette newsletter. For more information, call (937) 698-6493 or by email at info@bruknernaturecenter. com.

• TENDERLOINS: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will offer tenderloin sandwich and fries for $5 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Civic agendas • Tipp City Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. at the board office, 90 S. Tippecanoe Drive. Call 667-8444 for more information.

• Covington Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

• The Covington Street Committee will meet following the regular council meeting.

• Brown Township Board of Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. in the Township Building in Conover.

• The Union Township Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Township Building, 9497 Markley Road, P.O. Box E, Laura.

Call 698-4480 for more information.

TUESDAY • BOOK DISCUSSION: The MiltonUnion Public Library book discussion group will meet at 3 p.m. to discuss “No! I Don’t Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year,” by Virginia Ironside. For more information, call (937) 698-5515.

• PERI MEETING: Reservations are due today for the the Miami County Chapter of the Ohio Public Employee Retirees meeting set for 11:30 a.m April 3 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 248 Wood St., Piqua. Lunch is $10, payable at the door. Call Beth at 335-2771 for reservations. The speaker will be Miami County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Eric Harnish speaking on “Safety for Seniors.” The meeting is open to any current or retired Ohio public employee.

• BOARD MEETING: The Miami County Park District board meeting will be at 9 a.m. at Lost Creek Reserve Cabin, 2645 E. State Route 41, east of Troy. For more information, contact the Miami County Park District at 335-6273.

will prepare taco salads for $4. Euchre starts at 7 p.m. for $5.

• DISCOVERY WALK: A morning discovery walk for adults will be from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will lead walkers as they experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place. Bring binoculars.

MARCH 29 • FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington. Choices will include a $12 New York strip steak, broasted chicken, fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all made-to0rder.

• TAX HELP: AARP volunteers will assist low-income and elderly tax payers with preparing income tax forms at the Troy-Miami County Public Library from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free service.

• SEAFOOD DINNER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece fried fish dinner, 21-piece fried shrimp or a fish/shrimp combo with french fries and coleslaw for $6 from 6-7:30 p.m. Frog legs, when available, will be $10.

Foundation awards grants totaling more than $14,000 Long-time trustee Timmer retires The March quarterly meeting of the Tipp City Area Community Foundation marks the 70th year that it has been making grants to the community.

Being a rather low-profile group, the trustees decided against a tickertape parade down Main Street. Instead, they threw their energy into choosing the latest round of distributions.

Also significant at the March meeting was the retirement of long-time trustee Matt Timmer. Since 1999, Timmer brought his sense of humor and thoughtful ideas to quarterly meetings. In appreciation for his years of service, he has been named as an emeritus member of the board. This is an honor he shares with Jim Kyle and Gordon Honeyman.

After reviewing many strong requests for funding, final selections were made. In the end, five organizations were chosen to receive 10 awards totaling $14,380.06: • Bethel Hope, $1,500, assists residents of Bethel Township and the surrounding areas in meeting basic needs during times of critical personal downturns. Needs met include food assistance, utility support, help with rent and pharmacy aid.

• Bethel Local Schools, $797, builds a library of grade-level appropriate short texts to support the

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• EGG HUNT: The Troy Abundant Life Church, 6661 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, will off an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event also will include children’s activities, such as cookie decorating, face painting and balloons. The egg hunt will begin around noon. For more information, call 339-4769.

• MAYOR’S BREAKFAST: Reservations are due today for the Troy Mayor’s Breakfast set for 8 a.m. April 6 at First Place Christian Center, 16 W. Franklin St., Troy. The speaker will be Pastor Phil Elmore of the Fields of Grace Worship Center in Covington. Reservations at $8 per person may be made today by calling 573-6150 or 335-6397 or emailing pennyh12255@gmail.com or bakerma@aol.com. Tickets also are available from the Office of the Mayor in Troy City Hall or from Tami Baird-Ganley.

APRIL 4 • QUARTER AUCTION: The Pink Warriors Relay for Life team will offer a quarter auction at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside School, 1625 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Many vendors and local businesses will offer items. A Girl Scout troop will offer food and drink.

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APRIL 2 • LITERACY MEETING: The Troy Literacy Council, an all-volunteer organization, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Adults seeking help with basic literacy or wish to learn English as a second language, and those interested in becoming tutors, are asked to contact the message center at (937) 660-3170 for more information.

Science Common Core Standards dictated through the State. This set of science books is made possible through the generous support of the Radle Family Fund for Science Education.

• Downtown Tipp City Partnership, $1,000, spruces up downtown properties whose owners work with the Partnership’s Façade Improvement Program to secure matching funding.

This grant was awarded through the Team Scenna Fund for Building Restoration, established in 2009 to maintain the city’s architectural charm.

• Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, $4,000, enriches the science and social studies curriculum for first-grade students through inquiry-based learning. Opportunities for students to go beyond the state standards and experience live, hands-on learning arise with visits to destinations like Carrillon Park and visits from learning forums like Discovery Museum.

• Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, $2,000, promotes Stagecrafters Summer Theatre Drama Camp, giving children a two-week experience working both on stage and behind the scenes of a play.

• Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, $1,500, builds a library of gradelevel appropriate short texts to support the English Common Core Standards dictated through the state.

• Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, $1,000, acclimates incoming

Freshmen to the nuances of high school through the newly created Freshman Transition Program, scheduled to launch in fall 2013.

• Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, $302.63, fosters cultural understanding through Bafa’ Bafa: A Cross-Cultural Simulation taught through the language program.

• Tipp Monroe Community Services, $1,000 and $1,280.43, anticipates an increased demand in the summer of 2013 for this school-aged, summer lunch program called Lunch on Us. This grant was funded, in part, through the William H. Kendig Fund, established in 1957 to provide for local youth.

Since 1943, the Tipp City Area Community Foundations has awarded over $1,679,013 in grants to the community.

Members of the Distribution Committee are Jim Ranft, chair, Heather Bailey, Dave Grim, Matt Timmer and Jackie Wahl.

Other trustees include Jesse Chamberlain, Joan Creech, Anita BowmanHamber, Mike Lightle, Jim McKee and Marilyn Richards.

The Tipp City Area Community Foundations is a member fund of The Troy Foundation. If you would like information about how to make a tax-deductible contribution to the foundation, or how your organization can apply for a grant, contact Jim Ranft at (937) 667-1270.

For more information about the foundations, its volunteers and the funds that make these grant awards possible, visit the website at www.tippfoundation.org.

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

— First Amendment, U.S. Constitution

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The Courier, Houma, La., on the new pope: “Habemus Papam.”

With those Latin words, it was official. “We have a pope.”

Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina won election as the Catholic Church’s 266th leader but the first from Latin America.

In fact, he is the first pope in more than 1,000 years from outside of Europe.

As the spiritual leader of the world’s more than 1 billion Catholics, Pope Francis will confront a number of challenges, perhaps the largest being the church’s lingering abuse scandals.

But the 76-year-old former archbishop of Buenos Aires is known for his energetic, humble service to the church. He regularly used the public bus to travel to and from work, reportedly cooks his own meals and makes regular trips into Argentina’s slums to minister to the poor.

The new pope was actually close to the papacy in 2005 when he finished second in the voting to Pope Benedict XVI, who recently announced his retirement. …

While the pope is the official leader of the Catholic Church, that position allows him to take a leadership position in the world’s religious and moral affairs.

He will certainly be challenged by the abuse scandals, but he has known challenges in his native Argentina. He was seen as instrumental in trying to restore credibility to the church that lost many of its followers during that nation’s military dictatorship, which ended in 1983.

He has acknowledged the church’s failure to fight the wrongs of that dictatorship and led an effort that ended in the church’s apology in 2012.

The lessons of that episode will serve him as he reaches out to the world’s Catholics and tries to restore the reputation of the world church.

Good luck on an important spiritual job that will lead the church of so many around the globe.

Houston Chronicle on U.S. should not view Mexico as a problem: We’ve all seen the headlines. They’re as gruesome and disturbing as any in the world, and they’re all the more disturbing because they’re relatively close to home: Twenty-two bodies found in Mexico City over a recent weekend.

Thirty-five bodies dumped like yesterday’s trash along the side of a busy Veracruz highway. The bodies of 17 musicians and crew members of a band found in an abandoned well near Monterrey.

Mexico’s narco-fueled terror rampage has become so commonplace that the horror stories barely rate as news. …

For these reasons and others, the Obama administration needs to make sure that its focus on the Middle East and other trouble spots around the world doesn’t blind it to the mutual opportunities of close neighborly ties.

With President Enrique Pena Nieto in the early weeks of his presidency, it’s an opportune time.

Writing in a recent issue of Foreign Affairs, Shannon K. O’Neil, a Latin American expert at the Council on Foreign Relations, points out that it also is time for this country “to start seeing Mexico as a partner instead of a problem.”

She noted in a recent interview with the Chronicle that Mexico is now the second-largest export destination for U.S. goods, after Canada — and twice as much as China — and that Mexico is both Texas’ and Houston’s biggest trading partner.

More than a billion dollars worth of legal goods cross the U.S.Mexican border into this country each day. An estimated 6 million U.S. jobs depend on U.S-Mexico trade.

Approximately 40 percent of the products made in Mexico have parts that come from this country.

Mexico still has challenges, certainly, but the vital signs are strong.

Whatever Mexico’s future holds, the United States will be affected.

An increasingly prosperous neighbor, a strong and able trading partner and a safe and stable democracy define the Mexico we hope continues to evolve.

THEY SAID IT “Pretty much, no matter what grade your son or daughter is in, legislation has touched it,. It’s just been nonstop. The faculty has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.”

— Miami East Schools Superintendent Todd Rappold, on how state legislation has changed the education process “Somebody asked me if I was on cloud 9, I said ‘No, I think there’s a higher cloud’. That’s what it feels like, it’s quite a whirlwind. I mean, winning and all the time you put in to get there, you get like 12 hours to celebrate and enjoy it, then you’re off to the Schottenstein Center for a huge meeting and a packet of information that’s got your head spinning. At the same time, you also have to try to focus on your next opponent and keep the kids grounded.

It’s quite a challenge, but overall, you can’t ask for anything better.

Not just for the kids, but for the school.”

— Troy Christian boys basketball coach Ray Zawadzki, on taking his team to the Division IV state semifinals

Competitive balance hard to find at state Troy

Troy Christian’s boys basketball did its best to make it look like it deserved to share the floor with Cleveland Villa-Angela St. Joseph Friday in the Division IV state semifinal game in Columbus — and, as one of the best teams in the state in D-IV, it did deserve to.

VASJ, however, did not.

Not in Division IV. Not even a little bit.

It was painfully obvious even with a casual glance, either at the history at the school or at the players themselves, that VASJ had no place in the Ohio basketball division reserved for the smallest schools. Twelve trips to state in the school’s history, including four state championships and four runner-up finishes. Of those titles?

One came in Division I — reserved for the largest of schools — and three came in Division II. And speaking of large … three players standing 6-foot-8 or taller, with long wingspans that made them seem like 8-footers. Their point guard was the shortest starter on the floor for them — and he was 6-3, dwarfing Troy Christian’s Grant Zawadzki, whom he shadowed all game long.

Heck, in the days leading up to the tournament, there were plenty

Josh Brown Sunday Columnist of easy-to-find stories discussing how VASJ was probably the most talented and best team in the entire tournament. It was no secret. VASJ should have been playing for any state title except the D-IV one.

To be fair, though, it’s not VASJ’s fault at all. And their coach, Babe Kwasniak, knows that.

“We can’t control what division we play in. We only had 105 boys enrolled this year,” he said in the interview room after the game.

“We don’t hide from anybody.”

And he tells the truth. He answered that loaded question about being the only school in Ohio to play for the state title in all four divisions the best way any question can ever be answered — honestly. Until the tournament began,

when they were forced to play nothing but D-IV teams, the Vikings had only played two D-IV teams all year. And in their first tournament game, the Vikings won by 71. Most high school boys teams don’t even score 71 points in a game.

But that’s just the way it goes with private schools.

That debate between public vs. private schools has been raging forever — and with no good answer. More often than not, public schools simply don’t stand a chance when it comes to getting the highest level of talent to play for them … because private schools not only can (and do) recruit, but they can do so far out of their school’s local district. And while there are plenty of people who won’t feel sorry for Troy Christian — it is, after all, a private school, too — its D-IV status is legit. It’s in the smallest division because it is a small school. It belongs there.

VASJ didn’t.

The OHSAA does its best to maintain competitive balance, but there’s little that actually can be done. There was a measure going onto the May ballot that would have created separate tournaments for public and private

schools, but it is now gone — and rightfully so. That would have been like dropping a nuclear bomb on your house to get a squirrel out of your attic.

Instead, now, there’s a proposal that would add onto a school’s enrollment count based on how many students on a team’s roster are from outside of that school’s district or “designated attendance zone.” That idea would affect both public and private schools — meaning public schools that recruit would be hit, too. Honestly, I can’t think of a more fair idea than that.

But it’s already too late for Troy Christian. What should have been the Eagles’ year to win a state title playing fellow D-IV teams was stolen from them by a broken system and a team that probably could be playing in the NCAA Tournament right now with all of the Division I college recruits it has.

But hey. Congrats to VASJ on its state title. They showed they were the best team in D-IV. Even if they should have been winning the D-I or D-II crown instead.

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Quaint charm draws tourists WAYNESVILLE (AP) — In the northeast corner of the fourth-fastest growing county in Ohio, Waynesville stands as a testament to historic preservation.

Thirty years ago, the village council created a historic preservation district and board. Its powers include approving environmental changes to properties in the district such as construction and demolition.

Waynesville, a Warren County of 2,834 residents about 40 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati, touts tourism as an important part of its economy, Since the 1970s, the village has been called “the antiques capital of the Midwest,” based on its high concentration of antiques stores. The preservation board is often credited with remaining true to downtown’s historic charm. “(The board has) maintained the integrity of the historic district,” said Pam Bowman, owner of the historic Hammel House Inn since 2002. “There’s always somebody that comes in that doesn’t get it. They want Wal-Mart down the street.”

The Hammel House dates to 1787 10 years before the village was founded when it was a log tavern known as the Jennings’ House.

The building replaced the tavern in 1817.

The Hammel House fits in well with the downtown, which is largely void of chain stores. Exceptions include a few restaurants — McDonald’s, a Subway, Bentino’s Pizza.

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Molly Forner, co-owner of Forner's Wood Shop, in Waynesville, dusts a shelf inside of her store Feb. 27. Forner says that a lot of people will come on the weekend to shop and eat lunch at The Hammel House. In the summer, they might drive to nearby Caesar Creek State Park.

Waynesville native Dennis E. Dalton wrote “Waynesville and Wayne Township,” a book about the village and adjacent Wayne Township in 2012. He said Waynesville was standing still before the antiques stores came. The village is home to at least 14 antiques stores.

Before 1970, Dalton said, historical buildings were routinely remodeled.

Dalton said the preservation board and antique dealers saved the community’s life and “preserved that illusion of small-town U.S.A. If they had not come along … (Waynesville) would’ve eventually become a ghost town.”

Bruce Metzger, an antiques show producer

and owner of Queen City Shows, said Waynesville is arguably the top smalltown destination in the area.

In Waynesville, Metzger said, a customer deals with the proprietor, something they won’t find in a big antique mall.

He said the village has a small industry in antique replicas, where people sell newly made furnishings that look antique.

Linda Pelton, 66, of North Bend, visits Waynesville two or three times a year to shop for antiques. She called the village “one of the best around within 100 miles or so” because of the density of shops.

Dawn Schroeder, execu-

tive director of the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, said she’s visited other small towns that are “kind of shut up. There’s nothing left.”

In September, the Stone House Tavern opened on South Main Street. It’s the first restaurant in the village to serve alcohol by the drink since the 1940s.

Beyond antiques shops, Waynesville is home to art galleries, fabric stores, gift shops, bed-and-breakfasts, and restaurants. Metzger said people who are interested in decorating, especially in country styles, come to Waynesville.

Falls and the holidays are peak times for tourism, but shops are open yearround.

OBITUARIES

VIRGINIA M. PRILL TIPP CITY — Virginia M. Prill, age 93, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Tipp PRILL City. Virginia was born on July 15, 1919, in Fairborn, Ohio, to Henry W. and Eleanord N. Faig. She owned and operated a farm in Tipp City and was a wonderful homemaker, she enjoyed ceramics and many different crafts and was a member of Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Albert Prill; brother, Elsworth Faig; and sister, Marjorie Holsapple.

Surviving Virginia are her daughters, Sheila Prill, New Carlisle, and Cheryl Jackson, Tipp City; grandchildren, Nathan Gary

(Barbara J.) Jackson of Troy (Nathan is currently working in Afghanistan) and Jordan Cunningham of New Carlisle; great-granddaughter, Savannah Jackson; sister-inlaws, Gladys “Hap” Johnson, Tipp City, and Lucille “Celie” Faig, Tennessee; and brotherin-law, George Holsapple, Eldorado.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.

Contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Virginia. www.fringsandbayliff.com.

FUNERAL DIRECTORY • Patricia E. Woodrome PIQUA — Patricia E. Woodrome, 80, formerly of Piqua, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, in Sandusky. Her funeral arrangements are pending through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.

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.

Center for Sports Medicine honors athletic trainers in March The theme of this year’s National Athletic Training Month in March is “Everybody Needs an Athletic Trainer.”

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association recognizes this and emphasizes the medical components of the athletic training profession and the variety of athletic training settings. The goal of any athletic trainer is to enhance the quality of health of athletes and those who engage in physical activity within

MIAMI COUNTY the community. Their ultimate goal is injury prevention.

Each certified athletic trainer at the Center for Sports Medicine also is licensed by the state of Ohio (LAT) and works with area schools to provide injury care and prevention, on-field evaluations and education to coaches and athletes. Annette Bair, MS, is the athletic trainer at

Miami East High School; Stephanie Burdette, MEd, athletic trainer at Edison Community College and assistant athletic trainer at Piqua High School; Amanda Ingold, MS, athletic trainer at Bradford and Newton High Schools; Matt Lundin, MS, athletic trainer at Covington High School; Ryan Ingley, BS, athletic trainer at MiltonUnion High School; Joyce

Kastl, MA, athletic trainer at Graham High School; Corinne Lyons, MA, lead athletic trainer for the UVMC Center for Sports Medicine and Russia High School; Tiffany Rhoades, BS, head athletic trainer at Troy High School; Aaron Schlotterbeck, MBA, athletic trainer at Tippecanoe High School; Zach Rahe, BS, athletic trainer at Troy Christian High School; Brian Edwards, MS, and Amee Rose, BS, pool athletic trainer at the Center for

Sports Medicine.

Athletic training services also are extended to several community events including the Troy Strawberry Festival Soccer Tournament, Mardi Gras Cheer and Dance and numerous other special community events throughout the year.

Athletic trainers also provide OHSAA Wrestling Weight Certifications for area wrestlers, Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Validation

Courses and CPR training for area interscholastic coaches. The Center for Sports Medicine also utilizes athletic trainers to assist and staff their summer Explosive Speed and Power and Explosive Speed and Power Jr. (ESP Jr.) programs, as well as, the nationally renowned Sportsmetrics™ knee injury prevention program.

The UVMC Center for Sports Medicine is located at the Hyatt Center at 450 N. Hyatt Street, Suite 102,

AREA BRIEFS

MIAMI COUNTY — Roadside spraying for weed control and environmental enhancement will be performed by state licensed personnel along all county roads May 1 through June 21, according to Miami County Engineer Paul P. Huelskamp.

Anyone who has sensitive areas adjacent to the road rightof-way and does not wish these areas to be prayed must erect “Begin no spray” signs to mark the beginning and “End no spray” signs to mark the end of the area. Intermediate “No Spray” signs shall be placed at intervals not exceeding 600 feet when the length of the no spray zone is 1,200 feet or greater.

Organic farm operations or specialized agricultural activity must register tracts with the Miami County Engineer’s Office annually to define the specific no spray area. The county engineer’s office is at 2100 N. County Road 25-A, Troy.

All signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches high by 18 inches wide. The bottom of the signs hall be a minimum of 36 inches above existing ground. Signs must be made with red or black lettering on a white background and be legible from a moving vehicle.

Areas not spray treated shall

be maintained by the property owners to ensure control of the vegetation and the safety of the traveling public.

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Earth Day 5K at Brukner April 20

able to check out the course.

Check-in and walk-in registration is from 8-9 a.m. on race day. All proceeds benefit BNC’s wildlife programs.

For more information, call BNC at (937) 698-6493 or visit www.bruknernaturecenter.com to download a registration form.

Fletcher and Sally Jason; second Jackie at (937) 332-6724 or — Norma Wise and Evelyn Susie at (937) 698-6798 to make Madigan; third — Lour Hirsch an appointment. and Marian King.

Style show, luncheon set for April 20

Historical society buys display rack

TIPP CITY — The Tipp City Historical Society recently purchased a new display rack with Card club the help of a $1,000 donation TROY — A 5K Earth Day winners named from the Tipp Foundation.

Celebration at Brukner Nature The rack is at eye level for Center will be at 9:30 a.m. April TROY — TWIG card club 20. winners for February have been adults and is accessible for children. The frames turn like the If you enjoy running or hiknamed. pages of a book. There are 10 ing the woodland trails, you’ll Bridge winners: frames, each usable on both love BNC’s annual 5K Run Wild Group 1: First — Dot Ristoff sides. This allows the society to Earth Day Celebration. Each and Susie Hotchkiss; second — share more items than they participant will receive a comJean Shaneyfelt and Arlene would have wall space to dismemorative organic cotton TEhlers; third — Mickey Fletcher play. shirt, homemade refreshments, and Barb Wilson.

The annual banquet to install a visit with the wildlife ambasGroup 2: First — Paul and officers for the April 1, 2013, to sadors and the opportunity to Dolores Maloney; second — Tim March 31, 2014, year will be win some eco-friendly door and Judy Logan; third — Ted held Monday at Zion Lutheran prizes. and Dot Ristoff.

Church.

Awards will be given to the Group 3: First — Sue Gagnon Susan Furlong will offer a top finishers in 11 age cateand Mary Jo Berry; second — presentation titled “From gories. The pre-registration fee Sandy Adams and Marty Timko; Tippecanoe to Tipp City.” of $20 for BNC members ($25 Third — Lou Holter and Judy On April 18, Doug Christian, for non-members) must be paid Logan retired Miami County engineer,

by April 14 and will guarantee a Group 5: First — Alice will present a program titled shirt on race day. Late and Schlemmer; second — Marge “Forgotten Communities of same-day registration is $25 Burk; third — Mary Jo Lyons.

Miami County,” at 7 p.m. at the ($30 for non-members) and parGroup 7: First — Mike and Tipp City Government Center. ticipants may have to wait a Cindy Wehrkamp; second — Dr. The Tippecanoe Historical week for the T-shirt.

Robert Allen and Dave Weaver; Museum is on the northwest corThis year participants can third — Terry and Louretta ner of Third and Walnut streets. opt to have a long-sleeved TGaston.

It will be open from 2-4 p.m. shirt for an additional $5. Bag Group 8: First — Bonnie Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon pick-up for pre-registered partic- Rashilla; second — Judy Logan; Saturdays beginning April 3. If ipants will be 5-6:30 p.m. April third — Julia Routson. these hours are not convenient, call Peg at (937) 667-3977, 19, and participants also will be Group 9: First — Mickey

TROY — Soroptimist International of Tipp City and Upper Miami Valley will present its annual style show and luncheon, “Fashion for a Cause,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Crystal Room, Club 55, 845 W. Market St., Troy.

Fashions will be provided by C.J. Banks, Christopher & Banks and Ashley’s Boutique and models will be women from the community.

A basket raffle also will be part of the event.

Tickets are $25 and reservations are required by calling Lu Bohlender at (9237) 667-8030 or (937) 232-0620.

Evening of poetry open to public TROY — The Hayner Center will continue its 12th annual poetry series with an evening of original poetry read by Gerry Grubbs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

The poetry reading is free and open to the public.

Grubbs has published several books of poetry, including “Palaces in the Night” and “The Girls in Bright Dresses Dancing.”

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■ Wrestling

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

Entrance to the selection process is through public nomination. The deadline for nominations is April 1.

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

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

Sergent, Love runners-up at JH state tourney

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For the Troy Daily News Five Troy Christian wrestlers qualified for the 2013 junior high state tournament: Michael Sergent (108), Jansen Love (132), Cameron Roller (120), Damon Beatty (160) and Brandon Swihart (205). And at the tournament, held March 9-10 at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Sergent and Love both placed second Nearly 3,000 junior high wrestlers competed at eight Districts for six spots at state.

Under the direction of long-time coach Steve Goudy from the Troy Christian Wrestling Club, Sergent and Love both went 4-1 to finish as

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runners-up.

“This is the toughest junior high tournament in the country. To qualify and compete in it is a big honor, and to place there is an even bigger accomplishment,”Troy Christian

high school coach Ty Morgan said.

Unlike the high school state tournament that has three divisions depending on school size, the junior high tournament has no divisions.

“The kids who are placing at the junior high state tournament are the Ohio high school state placers of tomorrow.”

“Michael Sergent and Jansen Love have been training together now for three years at our Club,” Goudy said. “They have worked very hard, 12 hours of training each week, all year around on strength training, technique work and live wrestling. It’s a huge blessing to see their hard work pay off and I am very proud of both young men.”

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Jansen, currently a seventhgrader, hopes for a chance to win a junior high title next year, while Michael, an eighth-grader, has already begun to train for high school competition, hoping to follow in his brother’s footsteps. His brother, Ben Sergent, was a state runner-up in junior high but was a twotime state champion in high school and lead the Eagles to three state team titles.

“With two current high school state champions returning, as well as two other current state qualifiers returning, there really is no limit as to what the team can accomplish next year, with the addition of Michael,” Morgan said.

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Versailles falls in title game

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VASJ gets 5th state crown

UPCOMING

COLUMBUS (AP) — Of all the three pointers T.J. Metzger made, and there were a recordtying nine of them, the one with just under two minutes to play in the third quarter may have been the biggest for Ottawa-Glandorf.

Versailles had just run off seven straight points to pull to within 10 but Metzger stopped the threat and started the Titans on a 20-3 run that led to a 67-46 victory in the Division III final at the boys’ state tournament at Ohio State’s Value City Arena on Saturday.

Metzger tied the all-divisions record for three pointers in a championship game and equaled the Division III scoring record with 36 points before going to the bench with 2:06 remaining.

The Associated Press Division III first team All-Ohio selection was 11 for 17 from the floor, including 9 for 14 on three pointers, to tie the mark for treys set

by Lima Senior’s Demond Lyles in 1992.

He equaled the 36 points by J.T. Hoyng of Sparta Highland in 1998 as the Titans (26-3) won their first title since 2008 and third overall.

If that wasn’t enough, he

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No. 1 Louisville not tested in easy win Watching film of Louisville demolishing Colorado State is going to be scary enough for anyone who has to face the Cardinals over the next two weeks.

Hearing what coach Rick Pitino said afterward is going to be downright terrifying.

“We can play much better,” Pitino said.

“This is the best we have played so far at both ends of the floor. … But we can definitely get better and improve.”

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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta and center Amir Williams (23) celebrate in the closing seconds of their 95-70 win over Iona in a second-round NCAA tournament game Friday in Dayton.

Sweet dreams OSU looking for 4th straight Sweet 16 trip

2 shots put Woods in lead at Bay Hill The shot looked daunting to Tiger Woods, and so did the view from the bunker behind the eighth green at Bay Hill.

Across a small lake was a large scoreboard that showed Justin Rose off to such a hot start that Woods was five shots behind and trying not to lose ground.

Two shots and two putts changed everything Saturday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. See Page A9.

DAYTON (AP) — When the Buckeyes board their bus at University of Dayton Arena and make those two quick right turns to get on Interstate 75 north, they’ll either be on their way home for good or heading off to someplace entirely new for them.

The second-seeded Buckeyes (27-7) are one win away from reaching the NCAA tournament’s round of 16 for the fourth year in a row, something they’ve never done in their storied basketball history. In their way is 10th-seeded Iowa State (23-11), a team that will test all areas of a defense that has been Ohio State’s strength down the stretch.

The winner heads to Los Angeles to face whoever is left in the West Regional and its upsetfilled bracket.

“All we’ve talked about this

week with our guys is the two games in Dayton,” coach Thad Matta said Saturday. “Hopefully on the bus ride home, we’re saying, ‘OK, this is the next opponent, and these are the four teams that are there.’”

The West already has provided several of the tournament’s double-take moments. No. 3 New Mexico, No. 4 Kansas State and No. 5 Wisconsin lost their opening games, wiping out the top of the bracket. No. 1 Gonzaga and Ohio State are the top two still standing.

It wouldn’t be a shock if the Buckeyes failed to make the trip West. They’ve been knocked out during Matta’s two tournament appearances in Dayton, which is only an hour and 15 minutes away from their Columbus campus. Even though they had thousands of fans providing a home-court feel, they couldn’t

survive the first weekend.

They were a No. 2 seed — just like this year — when they lost to Georgetown in the second round in 2006 on a day of upsets in Dayton. Defending national champion North Carolina also lost in the blue-and-red arena that year. The Buckeyes lost a double-overtime game to Siena in 2009, when they were an eighth seed in Dayton.

Neither of those teams had the versatility and defense that this one brings into Sunday’s game against the nation’s top 3point shooting team, which spreads out and tries to attack from everywhere on the floor.

The Cyclones were at their best during a 76-58 win over Notre Dame on Friday night, taking only 21 shots from behind the arc. With the Fighting Irish

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Votto homers in loss GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Yu Darvish gave up homers to Joey Votto and Todd Frazier but showed no problems with a stiff neck that forced him to be scratched from his previous start, and the Texas Rangers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 on Saturday.

Darvish gave up three hits in five innings, including the two homers. He had to miss his scheduled start last Monday.

Votto’s homer was his third of spring training. He didn’t hit one last season after returning from a knee injury that cost him 48 games.

Elvis Andrus hit a double and a two-run homer for Texas, and Mitch Moreland homered off Mat Latos. The right-hander left the game as a precaution in the sixth after Geovany Soto’s liner deflected off his leg.

Indians 10, Mariners 5 PEORIA, Ariz. — Scott Kazmir gave up 13 hits over five innings while trying to earn a spot in the Cleveland rotation, and the Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 10-5.

Kazmir gave up five runs, struck out five and walked none.

Jason Giambi and Cord Phelps homered for Cleveland. Raul Ibanez homered and drove in three runs for the Mariners.

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No. 1 Gonzaga shocked Shockers win, Bulldogs first top seed to go down SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gonzaga’s gone.

Cleanthony Early and Ron Baker scored 16 points apiece and Wichita State hit a season-high 14 3-pointers, including seven straight late, to knock the topranked and No. 1 seeded Bulldogs out of the NCAA tournament 76-70 on Saturday.

The Shockers (28-8) advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2006, while Gonzaga becomes the first top seed to be eliminated.

Gonzaga survived a scare in the second round against Southern but couldn’t hold up against a fellow mid-major from Kansas whose motto is “play angry.”

The Shockers face the winner of Sunday’s game between La Salle and Ole Miss.

Wichita State had the Zags down 13 early. Though Gonzaga (32-3) fought back, the barrage of 3s was too much for the small school from Spokane, Wash.

Kelly Olynyk scored 26 points to lead Gonzaga, and Kevin Pangos had 19.

Arizona 74, Harvard 51 SALT LAKE CITY — Arizona put an emphatic end to Harvard’s March Madness success story.

Mark Lyons matched his career high with 27 points to lead the sixth-seeded Wildcats (27-7). Arizona sprinted to a 30-9 lead, as the Crimson (20-10) missed 20 of its first 22 shots.

Lyons led Arizona to the program’s 15th appearance in the Sweet 16. The Wildcats will play Iowa State or Ohio State next week in Los Angeles.

Harvard, meanwhile, goes home with its first NCAA win in tow. The 14thseeded Crimson beat thirdseeded New Mexico on Thursday but couldn’t recreate the magic.

Kenyatta Smith led Harvard with 10 points.

Freshman Siyani Chambers lost part of his front tooth after Arizona’s Kevin Parrom elbowed him in the face.

• Midwest Regional Louisville 82, Colorado St. 56 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Watching film of Louisville demolishing Colorado State is going to be scary enough for anyone who has to face the Cardinals over the next two weeks.

Hearing what coach Rick Pitino said afterward is going to be downright terrifying.

“We can play much better,” Pitino said. “This is the best we have played so far at both ends of the floor. … But we can definitely get better and improve.”

It’s tough to see how.

Russ Smith scored 27 on 7-of-15 shooting, three other Cardinals reached double figures and top-seeded Louisville put on a defensive clinic in dismantling Colorado State 82-56 on Saturday.

Louisville forced the

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Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk, center, is sandwiched between Wichita State’s Carl Hall, left and Demetric Willimas during the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday. eighth-seeded Rams into a season-high 20 turnovers and outrebounded Colorado State 29-24 no small thing considering the Rams came in with a nation-best plus12 margin. Colton Iverson and Pierce Hornung, the country’s best rebounding tandem, managed just eight.

Greg Smith led the Rams (26-9) with 14 points while Dorian Green, who’d scored 26 against Missouri, was held to just six on 2-of-13 shooting.

“I don’t want to put the pressure on Rick and his guys, but they’re special,” Colorado State coach Larry Eustachy said. “They need a little luck like everybody does to win it all, but that’s as impressive team as I’ve been against, certainly.”

Louisville (31-5) will play 12th-seeded Oregon on Friday in Indianapolis. The Cardinals have won 12 straight since a five-overtime loss to Notre Dame.

Oregon 74, Saint Louis 57 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Damyean Dotson scored 23 points, Carlos Emory added 14 points and hot-shooting Oregon sprinted past fourth-seeded Saint Louis.

Dotson made his first five 3-pointers to carry the 12th-seeded Ducks (28-8) into the second weekend for the first time since 2007, when they lost to eventual repeat champion Florida in the regional final. Oregon made 8 of 11 shots from beyond the arc, while the Billikens finished 3 for 21 from long range.

Kwamain Mitchell scored 18 points and Dwayne had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Billikens (28-7), who set a school record for wins this season following the death of coach Rick Majerus in December.

Michigan St. 70, Memphis 48 AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

— Gary Harris scored 16 of his career-high 23 points in

the first half to help thirdseeded Michigan State reach the round of 16 for the fifth time in six years.

Michigan State (27-8) will play the winner of the Duke-Creighton game on Friday in the Midwest Regional semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The Tigers (31-5) advanced in the NCAA tournament for the first time in Josh Pastner’s four seasons.

The Conference USA champions were eliminated in the third round because they struggled to stop Harris on the outside or his teammates inside all afternoon.

The Spartans’ top post players — Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix — combined for 27 points and 18 rebounds.

• South Regional Michigan 78, VCU 53 AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

— Mitch McGary had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and fourth-seeded Michigan breezed through Virginia Commonwealth’s vaunted pressure with a clinical performance and advanced to the round of 16 for the first time since 1994.

VCU (27-9) was relentless in a 46-point rout of Akron on Thursday night, but the Rams met their match against Michigan’s cool-headed backcourt. Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. rarely looked rattled against VCU, and although Michigan (28-7) committed 12 turnovers, the Rams couldn’t turn many of them into quick scoring opportunities.

McGary, a 6-foot-10 freshman, set season highs in scoring and rebounding.

The 71-point swing by VCU — from a 46-point win to a 25-point loss — was the largest in NCAA tournament history, according to STATS. In 1968, Houston beat Texas Christian 10368, then lost to UCLA 10169 for a 67-point swing.

The Wolverines will play

the winner of Sunday’s game between Kansas and North Carolina in Arlington, Texas.

• East Regional Marquette 74, Butler 72 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Vander Blue scored 19 second-half points to rally third-seeded Marquette out of another hole, and the Golden Eagles survived No. 6 Butler 74-72 on Saturday to reach the Round of 16.

Like November’s first meeting between the teams at the Maui Invitational, won 72-71 by Butler on Rotnei Clarke’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer, this was a back-and-forth, high-intensity affair, that came down to the final shot.

Only this time, Butler missed.

Marquette (25-8) will meet the winner of Sunday’s game between Illinois and Miami (Fla.) on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Clarke’s 24 points led Butler (28-9).

Blue, the junior whose last-second layup edged Davidson on Thursday, led the Golden Eagles’ rally from a 35-27 halftime deficit and tied the game at 69 on 3-pointer with 1:25 remaining.

That set the stage for more late-game drama by his teammates.

After Jamil Wilson’s two free throws made it 71-69, Davante Gardner deflected Clarke’s pass intended for Kellen Dunham underneath and then made the first of three late free throws for 7470 lead with 4.7 seconds left.

After Wilson’s goaltend on what would have been a layup by Andrew Smith cut the lead to two 2 seconds later, Blue almost became the goat by throwing away the inbounds pass intended for Wilson with 2.9 seconds left.

The Bulldogs, who seem to win every close game at this time of year, couldn’t get a good last look.

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Buckeyes ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 concentrating so much on those perimeter shooters, Iowa State took the ball inside and dominated from the outset.

Iowa State is hoping the wide-open approach gets it back to the round of 16 for the first time since 2000, when the Cyclones lost in a regional final. The Cyclones take so many shots from behind the arc — nearly 44 percent of their total attempts — that it’s been tough for teams to keep up. Iowa State has scored at least 80 points in 20 of its games.

“I mean, we just have shooters,” said guard Chris Babb, who is second on the team with 62 3pointers. “Any team on the court, normally 1through-5 is somebody who can knock down a 3point shot. When we go out in transition, coach (Fred) Hoiberg gives us that opportunity. If you have that open shot and you’re confident that you’re going to make it, go ahead and take it.”

Ohio State can’t let them slip into a take-it, make-it mentality.

The Buckeyes have been very good at shutting down the perimeter during their nine-game winning streak that includes the Big Ten tournament title. That reli-

able defense wasn’t there earlier in the season.

“I think as a team, we’re all doing our roles now,” guard Shannon Scott said. “We’re not trying to do one-on-one basketball now. We’re all playing together, and that’s really helped us out a lot. Coach Matta talked to us about this — playing our game — and we know what we’ve got to do to win.”

That defense starts with point guard Aaron Craft, who had a seasonhigh six steals during a 95-70 win over Iona on Friday night. Iowa State tries to get inside opposing defenses and force two players to come to the ball, leaving someone open on the perimeter. If Craft can keep them out, it’ll be a lot tougher for the Cyclones to get open 3s.

And if the Cyclones get a little sloppy, they’ll be shooting a lot of 3s out of necessity, just to try to catch up.

“I think Aaron Craft is as dominant a defensive player at the guard spot maybe that I’ve ever seen,” Hoiberg said. “He just poses so many problems as far as creating turnovers which lead to run-outs which lead to baskets. We’ve got to take great care of the basketball.”

Owls looking for another upset DAYTON (AP) — coach Fran Temple Dunphy isn’t the sugarcoating type. He’s a nonnonsense guy from Philly.

He calls it the way he sees it.

So Dunphy wasn’t about to pretend he isn’t nervous about the Owls facing top-seeded Indiana, a team with size, speed, power, depth, two AllAmerican candidates and 3-point shooters at every position, a program primed to make another run to a national championship.

Hard to find any flaws in these Hoosiers.

“The problem is there’s not a weakness they have,” Dunphy said Saturday.

“We’re concerned.”

And rightly so.

Temple, which scraped past North Carolina State in the opening round, faces a daunting task Sunday when it meets Indiana in the third round of the NCAA tournament. The Hoosiers (28-6) have been one of the nation’s most consistent teams all season and seem to be peaking at the perfect time.

Dunphy knows what he and his team are up against.

“There’s a reason why they are a first seed,” he said. “They’re a terrific team.”

Indiana wasted little time in blowing out James Madison to win its opener 83-62, a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score. The Hoosiers blitzed

the overmatched Dukes from the start, built a 33point lead and were in such control in the second half that coach Tom Crean was able to get his starters some valuable rest.

Temple’s players were in the stands to watch, and get a firsthand look at the Hoosiers. The ninth-seeded Owls were impressed, but they’re not frightened.

Shortly after he scored 31 points, despite playing most of the second half with an injured left thumb, Owls star guard Khalif Wyatt was asked if he wanted to play James Madison or Indiana.

“Indiana,” he said without hesitation.

With a day to rethink his answer, Wyatt still prefers the Hoosiers.

“It will be a good challenge for us,” said Wyatt, the Atlantic 10’s Player of the Year. “That’s why you play basketball. You want to play against the best. It’s a good challenge for us, a great opportunity for us, and we’ll be ready for it.”

Wyatt said X-rays were negative on his thumb, which twisted when he got it caught inside the jersey of a Wolfpack defender. He came out of the game for a few minutes, got taped up and returned to make all the big plays and six free throws in the final 32 seconds as the Owls avoided being knocked out in their first game for what would have been the fifth time in six years.

■ Women’s NCAA Tournament

Top-ranked Huskies obliterate Idaho, 105-37 STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis led six Connecticut players in double figures as the topranked Huskies routed Idaho 105-37 in Women’s NCAA Tournament opening-round play in the Bridgeport Regional.

Mosqueda-Lewis finished with 22 points, all in the first half. Morgan Tuck had 18, and Moriah Jefferson added 16 for the Huskies (30-4), who advanced to the second round for the 20th straight time in their 25th consecutive tournament appearance.

No. 8 Vanderbilt 60, No. 9 St. Joseph’s 54 STORRS, Conn. — Tiffany Clarke had 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Vanderbilt over Saint Joseph’s in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

Chatilla van Grinsven

scored 14 points, all in the second half, for Saint Joseph’s (20-12). Natasha Clound and Ilze Gotfrida each chipped in 10.

No. 4 Maryland 72, No. 13 Quinnipiac 52 COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Alyssa Thomas had 29 points and 13 rebounds, and Maryland spoiled Quinnipiac’s debut in the NCAA women’s tournament.

The Terrapins (25-7) trailed by nine in the first half, moved in front 27-23 at the break and dominated the second half against the smaller Bobcats, who couldn’t stop Thomas’ repeated forays into the lane.

No. 5 Michigan St. 55, No. 12 Marist 47 COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kiana Johnson scored 16 points, Annalise Pickrel added 14 and Michigan State halted Marist’s string of first-

round NCAA upsets.

• Oklahoma City Regional No. 2 Tennessee 83, No. 15 Oral Roberts 62 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Meighan Simmons scored 18 points, and the Tennessee Lady Vols defeated Oral Roberts in their first NCAA tournament game of the postPat Summitt era.

No. 10 Creighton 61, No. 7 Syracuse 56 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — McKenzie Fujan scored a career-high 24 points as Creighton held off a late Syracuse rally to beat the Orange and earn their first NCAA tournament victory since 1994.

No. 3 UCLA 66, No. 14 Stetson 49 COLUMBUS — Nirra Fields led UCLA’s balanced offense with 13 points and the Bruins rolled to a win

over Stetson.

The Bruins took an 11-0 lead and were never threatened by the Hatters.

No. 6 Oklahoma 78, No. 11 C. Michigan 73 COLUMBUS — Joanna McFarland had 18 points and a career-high 17 rebounds and Aaryn Ellenberg scored 18 of her 22 points in the second half to lead Oklahoma to a victory over Central Michigan.

• Norfolk Regional No. 3 Texas A&M 71, No. 14 Wichita St. 45 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Kristi Bellock tied a career high with 18 points and Texas A&M routed Wichita State.

No. 6 Nebraska 73, No. 11 Chattanooga 59 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jordan Hooper made four 3-pointers in the second half and finished with

21 points, helping Nebraska rally from nine points down to beat Chattanooga.

No. 4 S. Carolina 74, No. 13 S. Dakota St. 52 BOULDER, Colo. — Ashley Brunner had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead South Carolina to a victory over South Dakota State.

No. 12 Kansas 67, No. 5 Colorado 52 BOULDER, Colo. — Angel Goodrich and Carolyn Davis each scored 14 points and 12th-seeded Kansas upset No. 5 seed Colorado on the Buffaloes’ home floor.

• Spokane Regional No. 2 California 90, No. 15 Fresno State 76 LUBBOCK, Texas — Brittany Boyd scored 21 points and added a careerhigh 13 rebounds to lead California over Fresno State.

No. 10 S. Florida 71, No. 7 Texas Tech 70

LUBBOCK, Texas — Inga Orekhova scored 20 points, including five 3s, to lead No. 10 South Florida past host Texas Tech.

Andrell Smith added 13 points in the win over the seventh-seeded Lady Raiders.

No. 5 Iowa St. 72, No. 12 Gonzaga 60 SPOKANE, Wash. — Chelsea Poppens scored 19 points, Hallie Christofferson scored 11 of her 18 in the second half, and Iowa State ended Gonzaga’s dominance at home in the NCAA women’s tournament.

No. 4 Goergia 70, No. 13 Montana 50 SPOKANE, Wash. — Jasmine Hassell scored 16 points, Shacobia Barbee added 13, and fourth-seeded Georgia used a big run midway through the second half to pull away from Montana.

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State ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 made all five free throws and hit treys at the buzzer to end the first and third quarters.

The game was better than he could have imagined.

“I have a basketball rim in my backyard,” he said.

“When I was seven I’d go to my brother, ‘This is for the state championship right here.’ Then I’d miss it. It was a different story today.”

“The kid shot tremendous,” Versailles coach Scott McEldowney said.

“We knew he was capable of shooting (that way). That was something you don’t see very often.”

Kyle Ahrens had 12 points for Versailles (23-6), who matched its runner-up finish in 2004.

• Division IV Cleveland VASJ 87, Leipsic 63 Duane Gibson Jr. led five Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph scorers in double figures with 22 points as the Vikings pulled away in the second half for an 87-63 victory against

Metro team finishes big year

Leipsic in the Division IV final of the boys’ state tournament at Ohio State’s Value City Arena.

VASJ won its fifth title Saturday, the first since a stretch of four titles in five years ended in1995.

Leipsic (25-5), who last appeared in the tournament in 1925, trailed 44-39 five minutes into the third quarter before Villa Angela-St. Joseph went on a 26-11 run to lead 70-50 with six minutes left in the game.

Brian Parker and

Demonte Flannigan had 15 points, Simon Texidor 11 and Carlton Bragg 10 for VASJ. Devin Mangas led Leipsic with 18 points.

• Division II Bishop Watterson 55, Akron SVSM 52 Cody Calhoun and Matt Hughes each had 14 points as Columbus Bishop Watterson defeated Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 55-52 in the Division II final of the boys’ state tournament at Ohio State’s Value City Arena on Saturday.

Calhoun made two free throws in the final 40 seconds to put the Eagles up 54-52 and Tommy Geraghty added a foul shot with 11.7 seconds to play.

St. Vincent-St. Mary (20-10) went for the tie with four seconds left. But Fransohn Bickley missed a three-pointer. Teammate Nick Wells got the rebound, but Andy Grieser grabbed the ball as he tried to set up another try from beyond the arc. Watterson (28-1) won the title in its first trip to the tournament.

• Division I Mentor 76, Toledo Rogers 67 Caleb Potter had 24 points and Mentor used a dominating third quarter to defeat Toledo Rogers 76-67 in the Division I final of the boys state tournament at Ohio State’s Value City Arena on Saturday.

Mentor (25-5) trailed 3734 at halftime but used a 16-0 run to outscore the Ram 29-9 in the third quarter to take a 63-46 lead.

Rogers got to within eight with 42 seconds left.

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A familiar position Woods atop leaderboard

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Troy’s sixth-grade girls Dayton Metro basketball team recently finished the 2012-2013 season with a 24-7 record. They won the league and the seasonending tournaments. To win the season-ending tournament, the girls had to win seven games in two weekends. On the final day the girls had to win three games — two that went to overtime. The team is: front, from left — Jalyn Forrer, Kiyha Adkins, Bry Thobe and Erika Innes. Middle, from left — Gabbi Johnson, Kenzie Evans, Gabby Glander, Lily Clouser, Payton Riley and Jada Higgins. Back, from left — coach Bill Innes, coach Sandy Higgins and coach Aaron Johnson.

Child Choices wins tourney

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The Child Choices Troy Junior Basketball team won its age division in the Troy Junior Basketball Tournament recently. Playing with just six players in the tournament, the team finished with a 10-3 overall record, including one forfeit when it didn’t have enough players to compete in a game. The team was coached by Curtis Applegate, Brandon Combs and Zach Davey. Pictured here after the tournament win are team members: top, from left — Curtis Applegate, Ben Walkop, Evan Walkop, Brandon Combs and Spencer Hinderman. Bottom, from left — Zach Davey, Sam Coleman, Anthony Olden and Alex Delcid.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The shot looked daunting to Tiger Woods, and so did the view from the bunker behind the eighth green at Bay Hill. Across a small lake was a large scoreboard that showed Justin Rose off to such a hot start that Woods was five shots behind and trying not to lose ground.

Two shots and two putts changed everything Saturday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Woods hit what he called his best shot of the third round, a 6-iron from 196 yards that settled 12 feet below the hole on No. 15 to set up a birdie.

Minutes later, he hit another 6-iron from 183 yards to 20 feet and slammed his fist toward the hole when he made eagle, his third in as three days.

Just like that, Woods was atop the leaderboard, a familiar spot for him on this golf course. He finished off his round of 6-under 66 with two pars, and when Rose lost energy and stumbled over the final hour, Woods had a two-shot lead.

And that’s a daunting view for everyone chasing him.

Woods is 41-2 on the PGA Tour when he has the outright lead going into the final round.

“Just because I’ve won here doesn’t ensure that I’m going to win the tournament,” Woods said. “The conditions are different.

The game might be different. But the objective is still to put myself in position to win the golf tournament and somehow get it done on Sunday. Over the course of my career, I’ve done a pretty decent job of that.”

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Tiger Woods hits out of bunker onto the 14th green during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla. Saturday.

Woods was at 11-under 205, two shots ahead of Rickie Fowler (67), John Huh (71) and Rose, who through four holes Saturday was six shots ahead of Woods. Rose had a 39 on the back nine and wound up with a 72.

Rose had a three-shot lead on the back nine until he crumbled, making three bogeys over the last six holes. He attributed that to a lack of energy, perhaps from the muggy conditions, but didn’t mind his position.

“I just wanted to go out and play a good round of golf,” Rose said. “I wasn’t too worried whether I was two ahead or two behind.

The real day is tomorrow.

Obviously, you don’t want to give Tiger too many shots. The back nine was a shame, but today means nothing until tomorrow

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plays out. So hopefully, he doesn’t go get hot tomorrow and then today is just a memory.”

Rose didn’t even make it into the final group.

Fowler dropped only one shot on a muggy day with a short burst of showers, closing with a par from the back bunker on the 18th.

He will play with Woods in the final round for the first time since the Memorial, where Woods closed with a 67 to win and Fowler had an 84.

Fowler was only three shots behind going into the final round of the Honda Classic at the start of the Florida swing and closed with a 74. He also had a bad Sunday at Doral (78), though he was never in serious contention. Without knowing where his 67 would leave him at Bay Hill, he sounded deter-

mined to finish stronger.

“It was disappointing to play the way I did those two Sundays, but I felt really good with where I was at, putting myself in position to go win a golf tournament or have a good finish and kind of taking myself out of it,” Fowler said. “So it was a little bit of a kick in the butt to go out there and finish off tournaments. So I’m looking forward to tomorrow and seeing if we can go do that.”

Nine players were separated by three shots going into the final round, though the dynamic takes on a different vibe at Bay Hill.

Woods can tie a PGA Tour record for most victories at one tournament. Sam Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times.

“I have a chance to win tomorrow,” Woods said.

■ Auto Racing

Kyle Busch keeps JGR’s streak going Stewart looking FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Another Nationwide Series race at Fontana, another victory for Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing.

Busch certainly isn’t tired of the same old story.

Busch earned JGR’s ninth consecutive Nationwide victory at Fontana on Saturday, comfortably beating Sam Hornish Jr. for his third win in five races this season.

Gibbs’ Toyotas haven’t lost a Nationwide race on their unofficial home track since 2007, with Busch, Joey

Logano and Tony Stewart navigating the wide, bumpy track with unmatched ease.

Through changes in cars, drivers and crew chiefs, JGR has maintained its record streak.

Busch pushed ahead late in a back-and-forth duel with Nationwide points leader Hornish’s Ford to win his second straight Nationwide race, wrapping it up when Hornish brushed the wall with two laps to go.

“It’s really cool,” Busch said. “They’re known for having great stuff, but

you’ve still got to be able to wheel it. I don’t think we were the best car, but we just chased down that 12 car. Didn’t want to see him win in front of our hometown crowd.”

Busch raced to his record Nationwide 54th victory, including six at Fontana, in front of fans from Toyota and other sponsors’ home offices, capping a doubly celebratory day for the winningest driver in Nationwide history.

What’s more, Parker Kligerman drove his Kyle

Busch Motorsports Toyota to a career-best fourth-place finish. Regan Smith was third, and Austin Dillon came in fifth ahead of Kyle Larson.

Busch started from the pole with crew chief Adam Stevens, who was Logano’s crew chief during his Nationwide victory at Fontana last year for JGR. Busch led 67 laps and cruised to the finish, keeping Hornish comfortably behind him with his veteran knowledge of Fontana’s quirks.

■ National Basketball Association

Streaking Heat want to keep improving MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat have won 25 straight games, turned what was a super-close Eastern Conference race into a runaway and seem to be finding different ways to prevail on a nightly basis.

And no, they are not particularly thrilled with themselves right now.

From the Heat perspective, it’s almost like they are simultaneously slumping and streaking after facing double-digit deficits in

three consecutive games, yet finding ways to win them all, much like each of the 22 games that preceded this week.

“I’m taking the world view, that we have room to improve,” forward Shane Battier said. “By no stretch of the imagination are we playing our best basketball right now. We’re winning ball games, but we have a lot of room for improvement. We have not started well the last couple games

and our defensive focus has not been there. It’s been there in the second half and when we need it, but we need to do it more consistently.”

Even as they move closer to the NBA-record winning streak of 33 straight established by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72, the bigger concern in the Heat locker room is that they are nowhere near a playoff gear with just 14 games remaining before

the postseason arrives.

They’ve trailed after five of their past six opening quarters, been losing at halftime in three straight outings and have been outshot in three of their last six contests.

The next opportunity to fix some of those issues comes today at home against Charlotte (16-52) a team that has won two straight, yet is a mere 38 games behind the Heat (5414) in the East standings.

for better luck FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — A few hours after putting his footprints and signature in drying concrete on Fontana’s walk of fame, Tony Stewart hopped on his jet with Kyle Larson and flew 400 miles north to Stockton, Calif., where Larson beat him in a dirttrack race.

Just a typical Friday for Stewart and just another indication he’s not worried about Stewart-Haas Racing’s slow start heading into today’s fifth race of the NASCAR season.

Wrecks, bad tires and simply unfortunate breaks have combined to keep Stewart way down in 24th place in the overall points standings next to the threetime Sprint Cup series champion’s similarly placed teammates, Ryan Newman (23rd) and rookie Danica Patrick (28th).

Stewart isn’t exactly worried about it just yet, but it’s clear Smoke would love to figure out the new Gen-6 car in time to celebrate a third win in four years at Fontana heading into NASCAR’s off week.

“Everybody wants an answer that nobody has an answer to right now,” said Stewart, who starts eighth Sunday. “Every track that we’re going to is a learning deal right now. You’re going to go through a lot of races before we all figure out what the car likes and dislikes.”

Stewart-Haas could use a bit of the same good fortune that made Stewart the defending champion on this sunbaked, 2-mile course, where he won a rain-shortened race last year. There’s no chance of rain in sunny Southern California this weekend, and Stewart sounds confident his team’s forecast will improve soon.

“It’s just early in the year,” said Stewart, who lost tire pressure and spun early last week at Bristol.

“If all of us had finished all the races and we’re back there because we’ve been running bad, that would be one thing. We’ve all had races that we’ve crashed out of. Just having one of those (crashes) is enough to mess up the point standings right now.”

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SCOREBOARD

Sunday, March 24, 2013

BASEBALL Spring Training Glance All Times EST AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct 20 6 .769 Kansas City Baltimore 16 7 .696 18 9 .667 Seattle 16 10 .615 Cleveland 16 11 .593 Detroit 11 10 .524 Chicago Tampa Bay 14 13 .519 14 13 .519 Texas Boston 14 14 .500 13 13 .500 Minnesota Oakland 11 12 .478 11 14 .440 Houston 11 15 .423 Toronto New York 11 17 .393 7 16 .304 Los Angeles NATIONAL LEAGUE L Pct W Atlanta 18 12 .600 13 11 .542 Colorado Chicago 15 15 .500 11 11 .500 New York 13 13 .500 Philadelphia Arizona 13 14 .481 12 13 .480 St. Louis San Diego 13 15 .464 12 14 .462 Pittsburgh Miami 11 13 .458 11 13 .458 San Francisco Washington 11 14 .440 10 15 .400 Los Angeles 9 15 .375 Milwaukee Cincinnati 9 16 .360 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Saturday's Games Minnesota 6, Tampa Bay 4 Detroit 10, N.Y.Yankees 6 Atlanta (ss) 10, Toronto 5 Miami 6, St. Louis 5 Atlanta (ss) 3, Houston 2 Philadelphia 13, Baltimore 4 N.Y. Mets 3, Washington 1 Pittsburgh 5, Boston 3 Chicago Cubs 7, L.A. Angels (ss) 6 Kansas City 11, Arizona 10 L.A. Angels (ss) 5, Milwaukee 1 Texas 6, Cincinnati 2 Oakland 12, San Francisco 5 Cleveland 10, Seattle 5 Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:10 p.m.

Sunday's Games Miami vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

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

San Francisco vs.L.A.Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Milwaukee (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 32 24 8 0 48114 83 New Jersey 32 15 11 6 36 80 86 N.Y. Rangers 30 15 13 2 32 71 73 N.Y. Islanders 31 13 15 3 29 90105 Philadelphia 30 13 16 1 27 81 92 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 31 20 6 5 45 98 77 Montreal 30 20 7 3 43 86 64 Boston Ottawa 32 17 9 6 40 83 70 Toronto 32 17 12 3 37 97 92 32 13 15 4 30 86100 Buffalo Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Winnipeg 32 16 14 2 34 81 96 30 15 13 2 32 85 86 Carolina Washington 31 14 16 1 29 89 88 Tampa Bay 31 13 17 1 27101 95 32 9 17 6 24 78113 Florida WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 30 24 3 3 51102 66 Detroit 31 15 11 5 35 85 80 St. Louis 29 16 11 2 34 87 83 Nashville 32 13 13 6 32 80 86 Columbus 32 13 13 6 32 75 85 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 30 18 10 2 38 79 71 Vancouver 31 16 9 6 38 84 83 Edmonton 29 11 11 7 29 72 85 Calgary 29 11 14 4 26 82101 Colorado 30 11 15 4 26 77 97 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 30 22 4 4 48100 76 Los Angeles 31 17 12 2 36 88 76 Dallas 31 15 13 3 33 83 90 San Jose 30 13 11 6 32 71 79 Phoenix 31 13 14 4 30 80 87 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday's Games Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 3 Minnesota 2, San Jose 0 Vancouver 1, Los Angeles 0 Toronto 3, Boston 2 Buffalo 2, Montreal 1 New Jersey 2, Florida 1 Nashville 5, Columbus 2 Dallas 5, Colorado 2 St. Louis at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Sunday's Games Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

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

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Colorado, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

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, 187.451.

2. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 187.217.

3. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 187.149.

4. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 187.13.

5. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 186.688.

6. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 186.514.

7. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 186.273.

8. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 185.864.

9. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 185.792.

10. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 185.677.

11. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 185.157.

12. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 185.085.

13. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 184.876.

14. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 184.715.

15. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 184.625.

16. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 184.374.

17. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 184.233.

18. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 184.044.

19. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 184.011.

20. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 183.988.

21. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 183.852.

22. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 183.702.

23. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 183.697.

24. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 183.57.

25. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 183.248.

26. (51) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 183.113.

27. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 183.02.

28. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 182.825.

29. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 182.658.

30. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, 182.639.

31. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 182.519.

32. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 182.473.

33. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 182.44.

34. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 181.493.

35. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 181.087.

36. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 181.087.

37. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

38. (44) Scott Riggs, Ford, Owner Points.

39. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, Owner Points.

40. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

41. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, Owner Points.

42. (34) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points.

43. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points.

NASCAR Nationwide-Royal Purple 300 Results Saturday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif.

Lap length: 2 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 150 laps, 149.2 rating, 0 points, $74,525.

2. (7) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 150, 128.1, 43, $62,025.

3. (16) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 150, 96.7, 41, $50,825.

4. (8) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 150, 106.7, 40, $40,975.

5. (11) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 150, 113.2, 39, $33,525.

6. (9) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 150, 104.2, 38, $30,750.

7. (2) Elliott Sadler, Toyota, 150, 114.6, 38, $29,175.

8. (12) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 150, 95.9, 37, $26,050.

9. (15) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 150, 99.5, 35, $25,660.

10. (17) Kevin Swindell, Ford, 150, 87.9, 34, $20,575.

11. (18) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 150, 85.2, 33, $25,150.

12. (6) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 150, 90.3, 32, $25,150.

13. (14) Travis Pastrana, Ford, 150, 82.1, 31, $24,750.

14. (22) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 150, 72.6, 31, $24,565.

15. (13) Dakoda Armstrong, Chevrolet, 150, 79.3, 0, $25,605.

16. (5) Nelson Piquet Jr., Chevrolet, 150, 72.4, 28, $24,670.

17. (19) Reed Sorenson, Ford, 150, 72.7, 27, $24,110.

18. (10) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 150, 68.1, 26, $24,075.

19. (4) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 150, 85.9, 0, $18,415.

20. (24) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 150, 64.6, 24, $24,255.

21. (23) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 149, 61.7, 24, $23,820.

22. (21) Brad Sweet, Chevrolet, 149, 72.2, 22, $23,485.

23. (26) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 149, 56.7, 21, $17,400.

24. (34) Hal Martin, Toyota, 148, 47.9, 20, $23,240.

25. (29) Jamie Dick, Chevrolet, 147, 51.2, 19, $23,580.

26. (40) Dexter Stacey, Ford, 147, 50.7, 18, $22,995.

27. (37) Eric McClure, Toyota, 147, 41.5, 17, $22,860.

28. (27) Daryl Harr, Chevrolet, 147, 41.9, 16, $16,740.

29. (38) Juan Carlos Blum, Ford, 146, 37.4, 15, $22,565.

30. (36) Carl Long, Ford, 145, 37.9, 14, $22,755.

31. (39) Mike Harmon, Chevrolet, 143, 33.5, 13, $22,325.

32. (33) Blake Koch, Toyota, overheating, 130, 48.7, 12, $22,215.

33. (35) Jason White, Toyota, accident, 107, 39.1, 11, $22,100.

34. (3) Brian Vickers, Toyota, engine, 53, 87.5, 10, $22,739.

35. (28) Paulie Harraka, Ford, engine, 42, 50.8, 9, $21,880.

36. (30) Michael McDowell, Toyota, handling, 19, 32.6, 0, $14,595.

37. (20) Jeff Green, Toyota, vibration, 18, 31.9, 7, $14,475.

38. (31) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, vibration, 7, 36.5, 0, $14,365.

39. (25) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, rear gear, 5, 33.4, 0, $14,115.

40. (32) Joey Gase, Toyota, engine, 4, 28.1, 4, $14,080.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 141.528 mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 7 minutes, 11 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.834 seconds.

Caution Flags: 4 for 17 laps.

Lead Changes: 17 among 7 drivers.

Top 10 in Points: 1. S.Hornish Jr., 210; 2. R.Smith, 182; 3. B.Scott, 179; 4.

J.Allgaier, 178; 5. A.Dillon, 172; 6.

T.Bayne, 163; 7. K.Larson, 156; 8.

P.Kligerman, 154; 9. E.Sadler, 154; 10.

Scores AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING Noon NBCSN — IRL, IndyCar, Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, at St. Petersburg, Fla. 2:30 p.m. FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Auto Club 400, at Fontana, Calif.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL 1:30 p.m. FSN — Baylor at Texas CYCLING 1 a.m. NBCSN — Criterium International, final stage, PortoVecchio to Col de l'Ospedale, Corsica (delayed tape) GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, final round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (same-day tape) 12:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, final round, at Orlando, Fla. 2:30 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, final round, at Orlando, Fla. 5 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, final round, at Saucier, Miss.

7 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Kia Classic, final round, at Carlsbad, Calif.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m. ESPN — NIT, second round, St. John's at Virginia Noon CBS — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Ohio State vs. Iowa State at Dayton, Ohio 2:30 p.m. CBS — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Indiana vs. Temple at Dayton, Ohio 5 p.m. CBS — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Kansas vs.

North Carolina at Kansas City, Mo. 6 p.m. TNT — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Florida vs.

Minnesota at Austin, Texas 7 p.m. TBS — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Florida Gulf Coast vs. San Diego State at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. TRUTV — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, La Salle vs. Mississippi at Kansas City, Mo. 8:30 p.m. TNT — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Miami vs. Illinois at Austin, Texas 9:30 p.m. TBS — NCAA Division I tournament, third round, Duke vs. Creighton at Philadelphia NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. WGN — Chicago at Minnesota NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Washington at N.Y. Rangers WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, first round, Kentucky vs. Navy at Queens, N.Y.; Duke vs. Hampton at Durham, N.C.; Purdue vs. Liberty at Louisville, Ky.; Delaware vs. West Virginia at Newark, N.J. 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, first round, Oklahoma State vs. DePaul at Durham, N.C.; Dayton vs. St. John's at Queens, N.Y.; Louisville vs. Middle Tennessee at Louisville, Ky.; North Carolina vs. Albany (NY) at Newark, N.J. 5 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, first round, Notre Dame vs. UT-Martin at Iowa City; Florida St. vs. Princeton at Waco, Texas; Penn State vs. Cal Poly at Baton Rouge, La.; Stanford vs.

Tulsa at Stanford, Calif.

7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, first round, Baylor vs. Prairie View at Waco, Texas; Michigan vs. Villanova at Stanford, Calif.; LSU vs. Green Bay at Baton Rouge, La.; Miami vs.

Iowa at Iowa City A.Bowman, 152.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB x-New York 42 26 .618 — x-Brooklyn 40 28 .588 2 Boston 36 33 .522 6½ 26 42 .382 16 Philadelphia 26 44 .371 17 Toronto Southeast Division Pct GB W L 54 14 .794 — y-Miami Atlanta 38 31 .551 16½ Washington 25 43 .368 29 Orlando 18 52 .257 37 16 53 .232 38½ Charlotte Central Division Pct GB W L 43 27 .614 — x-Indiana 37 31 .544 5 Chicago Milwaukee 34 34 .500 8 Detroit 24 47 .338 19½ Cleveland 22 47 .319 20½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB W L 53 16 .768 — x-San Antonio 47 22 .681 6 Memphis Houston 38 31 .551 15 Dallas 33 36 .478 20 New Orleans 24 46 .343 29½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB x-Oklahoma City 51 19 .729 — x-Denver 48 22 .686 3 Utah 34 35 .493 16½ Portland 33 36 .478 17½ Minnesota 24 43 .358 25½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-L.A. Clippers 47 22 .681 — Golden State 39 31 .557 8½ L.A. Lakers 36 34 .514 11½ Sacramento 25 44 .362 22 Phoenix 23 47 .329 24½ x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Saturday's Games Detroit 92, Charlotte 91 New York 110, Toronto 84 Chicago 87, Indiana 84 Memphis 110, Boston 106 Sacramento at Denver, 9 p.m.

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

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

Sunday's Games Atlanta at Milwaukee, 3 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Houston, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Portland at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Utah at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Philadelphia at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

NCAA Tournament Glance All Times EDT EAST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 21 At Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Butler 68, Bucknell 56 Marquette 59, Davidson 58 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif.

California 64, UNLV 61 Syracuse 81, Montana 34

Friday, March 22 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Temple 76, N.C. State 72 Indiana 83, James Madison 62 At The Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas Miami 78, Pacific 49 Illinois 57, Colorado 49 Third Round Saturday, March 23 At Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Marquette 74, Butler 72 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif.

Syracuse (27-9) vs. California (2111), 9:40 p.m.

Sunday, March 24 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Indiana (28-6) vs. Temple (24-9), 2:45 p.m.

At The Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas Miami (28-6) vs. Illinois (23-12), 8:40 p.m.

Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 28 At The Verizon Center Washington Indiana-Temple winner vs. SyracuseCalifornia winner Miami-Illinois winner vs. Marquette (25-8) Regional Championship Saturday, March 30 Semifinal winners SOUTH REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 21 At The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Mich.

Michigan 71, South Dakota State 56 VCU 88, Akron 42 Friday, March 22 At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Florida Gulf Coast 78, Georgetown 68 San Diego State 70, Oklahoma 55 At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. North Carolina 78, Villanova 71 Kansas 64, Western Kentucky 57 At The Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas Florida 79, Northwestern State 47 Minnesota 83, UCLA 63 Third Round Saturday, March 23 At The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Mich.

Michigan 78, VCU 53 Sunday, March 24 At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Florida Gulf Coast (25-10) vs. San Diego State (23-10), 7:10 p.m.

At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. Kansas (30-5) vs. North Carolina (25-10), 5:15 p.m.

At The Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas Florida (27-7) vs. Minnesota (21-12).

6:10 p.m.

Regional Semifinals Friday, March 29 At Cowboys Stadium Arlington, Texas Kansas-North Carolina winner vs.

Michigan (28-7) Florida Gulf Coast-San Diego State

MIAMI VALLEY SUNDAY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM winner vs. Florida-Minnesota winner Regional Championship Sunday, March 31 Semifinal winners MIDWEST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 21 At Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Louisville 79, N.C. A&T 48 Colorado State 84, Missouri 72 At The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Mich.

Michigan State 65, Valparaiso 54 Memphis 54, Saint Mary's (Cal) 52 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif.

Saint Louis 64, New Mexico State 44 Oregon 68, Oklahoma State 55 Friday, March 22 At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Duke 73, Albany (N.Y.) 61 Creighton 67, Cincinnati 63 Third Round Saturday, March 23 At Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Louisville 82, Colorado State 56 At The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Mich.

Michigan State 70, Memphis 48 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif.

Oregon 74, Saint Louis 57 Sunday, March 24 At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Duke (28-5) vs. Creighton (28-7), 9:40 p.m.

Regional Semifinals Friday, March 29 At Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis Louisville (31-5) vs. Oregon (28-8) Duke-Creighton winner vs. Michigan State (27-8) Regional Championship Sunday, March 31 Semifinal winners WEST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 21 At EnergySolutions Arena Salt Lake City Wichita State 73, Pittsburgh 55 Gonzaga 64, Southern 58 Arizona 81, Belmont 64 Harvard 68, New Mexico 62 Friday, March 22 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Ohio State 95, Iona 70 Iowa State 76, Notre Dame 58 At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. Mississippi 57, Wisconsin 46 La Salle 63, Kansas State 61 Third Round Saturday, March 23 At EnergySolutions Arena Salt Lake City Arizona 74, Harvard 51 Wichita State 76, Gonzaga 70 Sunday, March 24 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Ohio State (27-7) vs. Iowa State (2311), 12:15 p.m.

At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. La Salle (23-9) vs. Mississippi (27-8) 7:40 p.m.

Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 28 At The Staples Center Los Angeles Wichita State (28-8) vs. La SalleMississippi winner Arizona (27-7) vs. Ohio State-Iowa State winner Regional Championship Saturday, March 30 Semifinal winners FINAL FOUR At The Georgia Dome Atlanta National Semifinals Saturday, April 6 Midwest champion vs. West champion, 6 or 8:30 p.m.

South champion vs. East champion, 6 or 8:30 p.m.

National Championship Monday, April 8 Semifinal winners, 9 p.m.

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Glance All Times EDT OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma 78, Central Michigan 73 UCLA 66, Stetson 49 Knoxville, Tenn.

Creighton 61, Syracuse 56 Tennessee 83, Oral Roberts 62 Sunday, March 24 Waco, Texas Florida State (22-9) vs. Princeton (22-6), 5:10 p.m.

Baylor (32-1) vs. Prairie View (17-14), 30 minutes following Louisville, Ky. Purdue (24-8) vs. Liberty (27-6), 12:10 p.m.

Louisville (24-8) vs. Middle Tennessee (25-7), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma (23-10) vs. UCLA (26-7) Knoxville, Tenn.

Creighton (25-7) vs. Tennessee (257) Tuesday, March 26 Waco, Texas Florida St.-Princeton winner vs.

Baylor-Prairie View winner Louisville, Ky. Purdue-Liberty winner vs. LouisvilleMiddle Tennessee winner Regional Semifinals Oklahoma City Sunday, March 31 Florida St.-Princeton-Baylor-Prairie View winner vs. Purdue-LibertyLouisville-Middle Tennessee winner Oklahoma-UCLA winner, vs.

Creighton-Tennessee winner Tuesday, April 2 Regional Championship Semifinal winners SPOKANE REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Spokane, Wash.

Iowa State 72, Gonzaga 60 Georgia 70, Montana 50 Lubbock, Texas California 90, Fresno State 76 South Florida 71, Texas Tech 70 Sunday, March 24 Stanford, Calif.

Stanford (31-2) vs. Tulsa (16-16), 5:20 p.m.

Michigan (21-10) vs. Villanova (2110), 30 minutes following Baton Rouge, La. Penn State (25-5) vs. Cal Poly (21-

10), 5:15 p.m.

LSU (20-11) vs. Green Bay (29-2), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Spokane, Wash.

Iowa State (24-8) vs. Georgia (26-6) Lubbock, Texas California (29-3) vs. South Florida (22-10) Tuesday, March 26 Stanford, Calif.

Stanford-Tulsa winner vs. MichiganVillanova winner Baton Rouge, La. Penn State-Cal Poly winner vs. LSUGreen Bay winner Regional Semifinals Spokane, Wash.

Saturday, March 30 Stanford-Tulsa-Michigan-Villanova winner vs. Iowa State-Georgia winner California-South Florida winner vs.

Penn State-Cal Poly winner vs. LSUGreen Bay winner Regional Championship Monday, April 1 Semifinal winners NORFOLK REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Boulder, Colo.

South Carolina 74, South Dakota State 52 Kansas 67, Colorado 52 College Station, Texas Texas A&M 71, Wichita State 45 Nebraska 73, Chattanooga 59 Sunday, March 24 Iowa City Notre Dame (31-1) vs. UT-Martin (1914), 5:05 p.m.

Miami (21-10) vs. Iowa (20-12), 30 minutes following Durham, N.C. Duke (30-2) vs. Hampton (28-5), 12:05 p.m.

Oklahoma State (21-10) vs. DePaul (21-11), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Boulder, Colo.

South Carolina (25-7) vs. Kansas (19-13) College Station, Texas Texas A&M (25-9) vs. Nebraska (248) Tuesday, March 26 Iowa City Notre Dame-UT-Martin winner vs.

Miami-Iowa winner Durham, N.C. Duke-Hampton winner vs. Oklahoma State-DePaul winner Regional Semifinals Norfolk, Va. Sunday, March 31 Notre Dame-UT Martin-Miami-Iowa winner vs. South Carolina-Kansas winner Duke-Hampton-Oklahoma StateDePaul winner vs. Texas A&MNebraska winner Regional Championship Tuesday, April 2 Semifinal winners BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Storrs, Conn.

Vanderbilt 60, Saint Joseph's 54 Connecticut 105, Idaho 37 College Park, Md. Maryland 72, Quinnipiac 52 Michigan State 55, Marist 47 Sunday, March 24 Newark, Del. Delaware (30-3) vs. West Virginia (17-13), 12:15 p.m.

North Carolina (28-6) vs. Albany (NY) (27-3), 30 minutes following Queens, N.Y. Kentucky (27-5) vs. Navy (21-11), 12:05 p.m.

Dayton (27-2) vs. St. John's (18-12), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Storrs, Conn.

Vanderbilt (21-11) vs. Connecticut (30-4) College Park, Md. Maryland (25-7) vs. Michigan State (25-8) Tuesday, March 26 Newark, Del. Delaware-West Virginia winner vs.

North Carolina-Albany (NY) winner Queens, N.Y. Kentucky-Navy winner vs. Dayton-St. John's winner Regional Semifinals Bridgeport, Conn.

Saturday, March 30 Vanderbilt-Connecticut winner vs.

Maryland-Michigan State winner Delaware-West Virginia-North Carolina-Albany (NY) winner vs.

Kentucky-Navy-Dayton-St. John's winner Regional Championship Monday, April 1 Semifinal winners FINAL FOUR At New Orleans Arena New Orleans National Semifinals Sunday, April 7 Oklahoma City champion vs.

Spokane champion, 5:30 or 8 p.m.

Norfolk champion vs. Bridgeport champion, 5:30 or 8 p.m.

National Championship Tuesday, April 9 Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m.

2013 Ohio Boys State Basketball Tournament Schedule Schottenstein Center Saturday Finals Division I Mentor 76, Tol. Rogers 67 Division II Cols. Watterson 55, Akr. SVSM 52 Division III Ottawa-Glandorf 67, Versailles 46 Division IV Cle.VASJ 87, Leipsic 63

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Heading toward obsolescence The cash register may soon ring its last sale NEW YORK (AP) — Ka-ching!

The cash register may be on its final sale.

Stores across the country are ditching the old-fashioned, clunky machines and having salespeople and even shoppers themselves ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers.

Barneys New York, a luxury retailer, this year plans to use iPads or iPod Touch devices for credit and debit card purchases in seven of its nearly two dozen regular-price stores. Urban Outfitters, a teen clothing chain, ordered its last traditional register last fall and plans to go completely mobile one day. And WalMart, the world’s largest retailer, is testing a “Scan & Go” app that lets customers scan their items as they shop.

“The traditional cash register is heading toward obsolescence,” said Danielle Vitale, chief operating officer of Barneys New York.

That the cash register is getting the boot is no surprise. The writing has been on the wall for a long time for the iconic machine, which was created in the late 1800s. The register was essential in nearly every retail location by the early 1900s, but it now seems outdated in a world in which smartphones and tablets increasingly are replacing everything from books to ATMs to cameras.

Stores like smartphones and tablets because they take up less floor space than registers and free up cashiers to help customers instead of being tethered to one spot. They also are cheaper: For instance, Apple Inc.’s iPads with accessories like credit card readers can cost a store $1,500, compared with $4,000 for

Stores across the country are ditching the old-fashioned, clunky cash registers and instead having salespeople — and shoppers themselves — checkout on smartphones and tablet computers.

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A sales staff member at Barney’s New York uses an iPod Touch to help a customer make a purchase, in New York, Feb. 15. chases at its stores nationwide now come from an iPod Touch. ks On a recent Thursday afternoon at a Penney store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, Debbie Guastella, 55, marveled after a saleswoman rang up three shirts she was buying on an iPod Touch.

“I think it’s great,” said Guastella, who lives in Huntington, N.Y. “The faster the better.”

It’s been a long fall for the cash register, which innovated retail as we know it. The first register was invented following the Civil War by a little known saloon owner. Before then, most store owners were in the dark about

a register. And Americans increasingly want the same speedy service in physical stores that they get from shopping online.

“Consumers want the retailer to bring the register to them,” said Lori Schafer, executive adviser at SAS Institute Inc., which creates software for major retailers.

J.C. Penney, a mid-price department-store chain, said the response by customers has been great since it started rolling out iPod Touch devices late last year in its 1,100 stores. The goal is to have one in the hands of every salesperson by May. The company said that about a quarter of pur-

whether or not they were making a profit, and many suffered since it was easy for sales clerks to steal from the cash drawer unnoticed. But by 1915, cash registers were ubiquitous in stores across the country, with more than 1.5 million sold by then.

More recently, stores have been looking for ways to modernize checkout. Since 2003, selfcheckout areas that enable customers to scan and bag their own merchandise have become commonplace in grocery and other stores. But recently, there’s been a push to go further.

Even though sales of traditional cash registers have continued to grow in recent years, com-

panies that make them are racing to come up with new inventions and technologies to meet growing demand.

NCR Corp., formerly known as the National Cash Register Co., was the first to manufacturer the cash register on a large scale. But last year, the company that also makes ATMS, self-service checkout machines and airport checkin kiosks, launched a program that merges its software with the iPad. This allows store clerks to detach the iPad from the keyboard at the counter and use it as a mobile checkout device “Retailers have more flexibility and more opportunities to change the shopping experience,” said Mark Self, NCR’s vice president of retail solutions marketing.

Stores themselves also are taking their cues from the success of Apple. The nation’s most profitable retailer moved to mobile checkout in all of its stores in 2007. In 2011, Apple began allowing shoppers to check out their purchases using their iPhones.

Project Search participant loves her job at UVMC A smile spreads across the face of Bre’Anna Harrison-Lee as she talks about her new job in environmental services at Upper Valley Medical Center.

She found she liked the job’s tasks while participating in the Upper Valley Project Search program, applied for an opening and became the first Upper Valley Project Search intern to be hired by UVMC. She started work on third shift in early March.

Project SEARCH is a high school transition program designed to provide training and education on the road to employment for individuals with disabilities. It was launched in Cincinnati in 1996 and introduced at UVMC via the Upper Valley Career Center in 2010.

“The hospital family is pleased to have had the opportunity to host the local Project SEARCH since its inception,” said

TROY Tom Parker, UVMC president and chief executive officer. “By providing this real-life working environment, we can help prepare these young people for the workforce in the communities we serve,” he said.

“Supporting valuable partnerships such as this is an important part of our community benefit mission.”

Local Project SEARCH partners, in addition to UVMC, include the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, the Board of Developmental Disabilities in Miami and Shelby counties, and the state Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Patti Moore, Upper Valley Project SEARCH coordinator, works with the interns, job coaches and work site supervisors at UVMC. The goal of the nine-month program is to help each of the interns become “a more independ-

ent person” and ready to compete in the job market, Moore said. She emphasized that the interns are not actual employees, but are “strictly students in training.”

The interns defer their high school diploma while participating in the program. Their initial work experience comes through rotations in departments such as nutrition, rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary, volunteer and environmental services.

Harrison-Lee, 19, is a resident of Troy. She entered Project Search last fall after attending Troy High School two years and studying horticulture at the Career Center for two years. She will receive her diploma in May. Her experiences at UVMC began in Volunteer Services, where she helped escort patients, answer phones and worked in the hospital gift shop putting up merchandise, assisting customers and cleaning.

love … and that opened the door to employment,” she said.

In securing the job, Harrison-Lee participated in the regular hiring process with the support of Project Search job coaches.

She will continue to have support through 90-day retention, and beyond as needed.

Project Search also has worked with Harrison-Lee on taking steps toward obtaining her driver’s license and one of her main goals, moving into an apartment with her twin sister. Harrison-Lee also finds time to volunteer at Troy’s Lincoln Community Center and is active in her church.

She said she has changed “tremendously” since being accepted into Project Search. “It has empowered me to do more in the workforce,” she said with a smile.

To learn more about the local Project SEARCH, call (937) 440-7431.

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Patti Moore, left, talks with Bre’Anna Harrison-Lee about her work at UVMC. Harrison-Lee said she enjoyed the work, but immediately found satisfaction when she started a rotation in hospital housekeeping.

“On the first day, I fell in love with it … with the patients. You go in, and if you have a bad day, it lifts

you right up,” she said. She said she enjoyed her coworkers and learning her tasks, now done third shift mostly in the ED. Moore said it soon was apparent Harrison-Lee was comfortable in the role. “We saw she had ability. But she also had a passion, a

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Palm Sunday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2013. There are 282 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight: On March 24, 1913, New York’s Palace Theatre, the legendary home of vaudeville, opened on Broadway.

On this date: In 1765, Britain enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American colonists to provide temporary housing to British soldiers.

In 1832, a mob in Hiram, Ohio, attacked, tarred and feathered Mormon leaders Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon.

In 1944, in occupied Rome, the Nazis executed more than 300 civilians in reprisal for an attack by Italian partisans the day before that had killed 32 German soldiers.

In 1958, rock-and-roll singer Elvis Presley was inducted into the Army in Memphis, Tenn.

In 1976, the president of Argentina, Isabel Peron, was

deposed by her country’s military.

In 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a reef in Alaska’s Prince William Sound and began leaking 11 million gallons of crude oil.

Five years ago: President George W. Bush pledged to ensure “an outcome that will merit the sacrifice” of those who have died in Iraq, offering both sympathy and resolve as the U.S. death toll in the five-year war hit 4,000.

LOCAL BUSINESS LEDGER Mergler, Patty Murphy and Christine Price of Galbreath Realtors were awarded the highest level COVINGTON — Tyler of service achievement in Wright, a 2003 Covington the real estate industry, High School graduate, was Quality Service Certified appointed to the Platinum.

Foundation Permanent The award is in recogniBoard during its regularly tion of earning 100 percent scheduled quarterly meet- client service satisfaction ing. in 2012, as measured by The Covington Alumni Leading Research Foundation was formed to Corporation. raise money for the supQuality Service port of the Covington Certified status is the only school system. For more award in the real estate information, visit industry based on indehttp://www.covington.k12. pendently validated, measoh.us/home/?body+hsurable service results. alumni.

Clients of QSC agents receive a customer satisfacGalbreath wins tion survey at the end of each transaction. The surrecognition veys are administered and MIAMI COUNTY — the results are compiled by Deb Castle, Mary Couser, LRC. Client feedback from the Joyce Lightner, Donna

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“Nothing is more important to a prospective client in selecting a professional than the service results achieved with past clients,” said Larry D. Romito, president and CEO of QSC. “Consumers have greater confidence in service reliability, results and satisfaction with a Quality Service Certified real estate professional because they know that the agent’s service record has been validated by an independent third party,” he said.

TIPP CITY — Longtime Tipp City Area Community Foundations board member Matt Timmer recently retired.

Timmer joined the board in 1999. He was the youngest TIMMER board member to serve since its inception in 1943. During his years of service, he served several as chairman.

From 1999 to today, the board has increased in member size, the amount of endowed assets rose more than $600,000 and the

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As a lasting recognition for his leadership, service and dedication, Timmer has been named an emeritus member, an honorary title.

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For more information or to register, call the Edison SBDC at (937) 381-1525.

Troy’s Skyline awarded TROY — Skyline Chili Troy recently won three awards for first quarter performance. They include: • Mike Fariello — General Manager of the Quarter • Mark Wilver — Assistant General Manager of the Quarter • Promise Award of the Quarter These awards were presented for outstanding performance in the areas of customer service/hospitality, restaurant cleanliness, high food quality and strong sales growth.

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is an honor and a privilege, particularly so as this is the third year,” Walters said.

PIQUA — Edison Generally only one Community College Dean proposal is accepted from of Institutional Planning each institution and those and Effectiveness Mona presenting in previous Walters and Dean of years are not given first Enrollment Services Scott consideration, allowing Burnam have been select- others to have the oppored to present at tunity to particithe 2013 Higher pate as well.

Learning Burnam will be Commission making his first Annual appearance with Conference in Walters and is Chicago. pleased to do so.

Walters and “Mr. Burnam Burnam will was instrumental speak about in leading the ini“Engaging the tiative and well W ALTERS Campus in deserves the Improving opportunity to Student present at the conSuccess.” ference,” Walters The presentasaid. tion is intended Approximately to target student 4,000 people are affairs staff, expected to attend administration this year’s conferand faculty interence, which will ested in increasbegin April 5-9. ing student suc- BURNAM The 45-minture cess and engagpresentation is scheduled ing the workforce by as part of the AQIP improving the internal Colloquium on Saturday. culture of the campus.

In 2000, Edison “All of this leads to a Community College stronger, sustainable adopted the continuous organization, a stronger quality improvement student base, and ultiapproach to organizationmately, a stronger al performance, and in employee base for the community,” Walters said. 2001 the college joined This year the commis- the Continuous Quality Improvement Network sion received more than 390 proposals for the 150 and the Academy Quality Improvement Program presentation slots availof the HLC. Edison is able. This will be the accredited by the Higher third consecutive year that Walters has present- Learning Commission of the North Central ed at the HLC Annual Association of Colleges Conference. “Presenting at the Annual Conference and Schools.

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Retired teacher Marge Mauntler plays a game of SORRY! with second-grade student Brock LaRue of Heywood Elementary School after lunch Wednesday during the Lunch Buddy program.

Lunch Buddy Adults, students come together to learn from each other

BY MELODY VALLIEU Staff Writer vallieu@tdnpublishing.com Everyone can use an extra friend in life.

When that friend is an adult looking to guide a child in the right direction — even better.

The Lunch Buddy, a program that pairs employees of Troy City Schools’ business partners with students that can use that little extra help, is working to do just that.

The Lunch Buddy program is the brainchild of Alan Zunke, former principal at Van Cleve, now at Forest Elementary. He then partnered with Jill Wilson, former Kyle Elementary principal and director of elementary curriculum, to create The Future Begins Today, a not-for-profit organization designed to give the community’s young people a better chance to succeed. The programs assist parents, teachers and counselors by providing extra attention and motivation. Lunch Buddies still remains a program of The Future Begins Today.

“We knew some of our students just needed another caring adult in their lives who was not a family member or a teacher,” Zunke said of the mission of Lunch Buddies. “The idea was modeled after the success of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. We wanted to make it easier for the adult, so we came up with the idea of having the adult come to school and eat with the student one or two times each month.

“The goal is for the adult to serve as a mentor and positive role model.”

Today, Lunch Buddies has about 125 participants per year throughout Troy City Schools, and elementary school counselors manage the programs at each school, according to Cheryl Cotner, executive director of The Future Begins Above, Lunch Buddy Today.

Ryan Frey looks over a Cotner said the Lunch Buddy proD.A.R.E. essay that gram is primarily in the elementary fifth-grade student schools, but that students and adults George Brazie is worksometimes choose to remain in contact ing on completing long after sixth grade. One student is Wednesday at now a senior in college and her adult Heywood Elementary buddy still remains in her life.

School.

Lynn Williams, school counselor at Heywood and Kyle, has worked with the Lunch Buddy program for eight years. She said students are chosen in various ways, primarily if a student is At left, Nic Webb helps in The Future Begins Today program, fourth-grade student which entitles a student to have a Phillip Garrison organLunch Buddy. ize his desk during a “Also, there are teacher recommenLunch Buddy visit dations and other staff members who Wednesday at see a need for a mentor for a particular Heywood Elementary student,” Williams said. “There are also School. students who may need extra help with school demands, which would make them an excellent candidate for the Lunch Buddy program.”

STAFF Williams said she believes the adult PHOTOS/ mentors help students in a variety of ANTHONY ways, including reinforcing the imporWEBER tance of education and modeling and encouraging positive character traits and manners. achieved their own goals — including developing the student, Williams said.

According to Williams, adult partici- the education it took to get there.

“The Lunch Buddy role is very pants promote real-world career options The adult Lunch Buddy also fosters and share with the student how they a relationship through encouraging and • CONTINUED ON B2

TESTOMONIALS Lunch Buddies from Van Cleve School share why they enjoy time with their adult mentors. The letters are offered as they were received from the students.

Hi my name is Dillon from Van Cleve School. I am in the Future Begins Today. I am talking about a program at my school, the lunch buddy program. The best experience with my lunch buddy is when we talk about what we do at the holidays.

The way my lunch buddy influences me is he motivates me to help improve my grades. Ever since I got a lunch buddy my grades have been improving.

I’ve had my same lunch buddy since the 4th grade. I love the school’s program. I think all schools should have this fun program!!!

— Dillon My lunch buddy, Adam, is te best lunch buddy I’ve ever had (The only lunch buddy I’ve had.) One thing I’ll always remember is the first time I met him. I was really nervous (I think he was nervous too).

He has influenced my life by being a better person because he is a really nice man himself. He has encouraged me to be a better a person. He has told me about life and how to live to the fullest because frankly life is really short.

— Elijah My lunch buddy has influenced my life by making me always keep my grades up and trying my best. Every time my lunch buddy comes, Rick he encourages me to keep going and if I make a mistake I just make sure I never get it wrong again. I do try my best to get my grades up and never quit. I will never give it less than 100% and Rick knows that. My lunch buddy has influenced my life by encouraging me and always setting a good influence.

I do my best and never try to actually fail at anything so I just keep getting my grades up and nothing but up. I could not ask for a better lunch buddy than Rick because he says he always gives it his best and he got a great job. I will never know what life will give me as a job, but I can’t wait to find out but I wish I can become a music teacher. Also by keeping my grades up I get a special lunch from my lunch buddy. He is my best lunch buddy and I can’t ask for anyone else.

— Leo My name is Spencer and I am in a program called The Future Begins Today. This program gives me a lot of good memories. One memory is when we talked about grades. That is what got me an A on my report card. Even though he ran behind

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Buddy • CONTINUED FROM B1 important as they are a mentor and friend, certainly someone that is very special and caring, which we all can benefit from anyone extra in our life that takes the time to be with us and show that commitment and caring aspect,” Williams said.

“Lunch Buddies are another pillar in our village that it takes to raise our children. They take time to listen to students, offer their advice on any problems they may be experiencing and provide guidance on their future.

“As business members from our community, they also provide insight into careers that are available to the students.”

Cotner agrees with Williams.

“The students have a friend who is not a relative, not someone they typically see every day, an outside friend,” said Cotner, who said a Lunch Buddy training program is offered to incoming adults each fall. “They can be a positive role model and encourage them to do their best and graduate from high school.”

Student program participants at Heywood Elementary said they look forward to the time they spend with their adult mentor each month.

“I get to actually be with someone that pushes

me to higher limits to do the right thing and study.

More than just my mom,” said fifth grader Kaitlyn Brush.

Her best friend, Frida Hoening, agrees.

“I love spending time with Natalie (adult Lunch Buddy) because I have more than just one friend when I am at school,” Hoening said. “I have someone else to talk to.”

Williams said she believes it is important for the program to continue in the schools in the future.

“Being successful in school promotes opportunities for better jobs and helps student focus on the importance of what the future may look like for them,” Williams said.

Williams said some adult mentors go above and beyond their duties, attending school functions or sporting events with the student, buying them gifts for holidays and including the child in their own family life.

“When a child sees adults coming together to support them, they see that they are cared about and that Lunch Buddy is committed to them,” she said.

The business partner companies also sometimes step in and create opportunities for the program.

American Honda, which partners with Heywood, takes the Lunch Buddy program

very seriously, according to Williams. She said each December, the company provides a pizza lunch, gift exchange, Santa and tour of the Honda plant to their student buddies.

“The students come back with an armful of books, gifts and any leftover cookies, and of course the bubble wrap that is so popular,” Williams said, laughing.

They don’t stop there, however. Williams said they also give the students an end-of-the-year party on Heywood’s lawn full of excitement for the children.

“They come with games and all sorts of fun things for the kids to do, including a special lunch and balloons. The kids look forward to the adult interaction and especially at a time to let loose and have fun playing the games,” Williams said.

Cotner said the success of the program is based on the residents and employees willing to give of themselves for the good of the students, and for that she is thankful.

“We wouldn’t be able to have the program without the generosity of the residents. We appreciate the support the Troy community gives to all of the Troy students,” she said. “It’s programs such as this that help make our community strong.”

Farmers look for creative ways to grow DEERFIELD, Mass.

(AP) — Atlas Farm is growing more than just food — it is growing its business in ways that bring it more in touch with the everyday consumers it, and all New England farms, needs to survive.

Owner Gideon Porth, who has farmed 55 acres of land on the Connecticut River here since 2006, has bought 40 acres of cropland and a retail farm stand on Route 5 that he plans to open in May. The land and greenhouses on Route 5 will be vital, he said, since they are on the busiest road in his part of Franklin County, and because direct marketing is crucial not just for him, but for farmers all over New England.

“Our farm for the last five or six years has gotten more into wholesale production and sales,” he said.

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Wholesalers, those who buy produce and move it on to supermarkets, restaurants or to specialty retailers such as Whole Foods, have grown to about twothirds of Porth’s business, he said. Direct-to-consumer channels such as farm shares and farmers markets, as close as Northampton and as far away as Boston, are just a third of the business.

“But wholesale business is less stable,” Porth said. “I feel like it is a lot less reliable in certain ways. You are competing in a global marketplace with fresh produce.”

Global marketplace? In the organic vegetable business with its hippie ethos?

“Even in the organic world,” Porth said. “There are big players in organics these days. If there is cheap organic lettuce com-

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ing out of California, we are subject to those pressures.”

He’ll also bring the farm-share concept to the stand. Traditional farm shares allow people to pay upfront for a share of a farm’s harvest. People get a box of vegetables every week or so.

The pressure to compete in a global marketplace with fresh, locally grown food is why more than 500 farmers and aspiring farmers from all six New England States gathered late last month in Sturbridge for the Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show. Attendees ranged from farmers with hundreds of dairy cattle to a woman who raises vegetables on two vacant city lots in Providence, R.I.

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My lunch buddy’s name is John. One thing about him that I have never seen him without a smile. It makes my day two times better when he comes. We played a lot of games, but our favorite is Scrabble.

We talk about everything.

We both are very smart.

That is what I think of lunch buddies.

— Spencer Some good memories I had with my lunch buddy are when we had indoor reces we would play a really cool game called Bananagrams. Every time she came I would be so happy because she’s someone I can really open up to and talk to. She would hardly ever talk about herself and when she did it was only because I asked her, but sometimes that made me feel a little bad. My lunch buddy was someone I could share my talents with and they would actually care and sometimes it feels good knowing there are people out there that care about your talents and hobbies other than your family.

How my lunch buddy influenced my life was she would always tell me things like don’t bully, be nice to people and inspirational things that made me want to help people not hurt their feelings (not that I did hurt anyone’s feelings before). I know stand up for anyone being bullied no matter who it is (most of the time). One of my favorite things my lunch buddy did was buy me things like lunch and gifts, it made me feel special. I wish she could have came more. I am now in sixth grade but my lunch buddy last year was awesome!

Her name was Melody.

— Randi Hi, my name is Kobe and I am in The Future Begins Today. I have a lunch buddy and his name is Ed. I have known Ed for three years but he has been my lunch buddy for two years.

My best memories are playing basketball and games with him.

Ed helped me with my schoolwork like studying and homework. He helped me improve in school. He also is my coach. He made me do drills for ball handling and that improved me a lot in basketball. He brings me Christmas cards and birthday cards. He brings my favorite food and foods I have never tried.

Ed is the best lunch buddy ever.

— Kobe Some good things I remember with my lunch buddy are the first time we met we played Hangman and both had the word lunch. Another thing is our first Christmas together she bought me a HUGE Christmas bag full of candy. The other bag was filled with things from Clair’s plus a gift card. My lunch buddy’s name is Linda. She comes once every month. My lunch buddy is very influential in my life. She is a caring, positive, fun type of person. Linda always asks me how I’m doing in school and at home. We always talk about what has hap-

pened in the past and what our upcoming plans are. Linda is such a nice person and I’m VERY grateful to know her.

— Natalie I have two lunch buddies, one I have had since fourth grade and one just came here in sixth grade.

My last lunch buddy was really cool! Her name was Katie. She was the most awesome person ever!

She made school easier. I could always come to her if I ever needed anything.

She understood me so much people thought she was my mom!!

My current lunch buddy is so amazing! Her name is Laura. She is also super cool! She also understands me too. We usually only talk about our dogs but sometimes we talk about school. One time I was going through a rough situation with my dad and she helped me through it!

She is so helpful! I hope she can be my lunch buddy for a very long time!!

— Bee’Anna Hi, my name is Bailey and I’m going to tell you about my lunch buddy and things we do. My favorite experience with my lunch buddy Marion is whe she took me to her house and helped me with my math homework I had and needed help on. She helpe me with all my problems whether they’re family probems or school problems she helps me work them out. Also, whe I went to her house she told me about her house, her husband and about her daughter.

Marion has influenced my life by telling me how to handle things. She has made me happy when I was down. When she comes into eat with me it makes me happy because if I have a problem going on I know I can talk to her about it or I’m just happy because she’s coming and I haven’t seen her in awhile. I love it when she tries to cheer me up when I’m down.

— Bailey Hello, my name is Ashley and I am in the Future Begins Today program. I am going to talk about the lunch buddy program. My lunch buddy’s name is Melissa. The lunch buddies will usually come to eat with their person. We like to talk about what our favorite things are. She and I get to know each other really well.

The lunch buddy program has been around for at least 10 years. They don’t just come to eat, but they help people with their problems and much more.

They would come about every month. After being with the lunch buddies there are so many things to know about them. They are very caring people.

— Ashley Hello my name is Erika and I am in the Future Begins Today Leadership club. My favorite experience with my lunch buddy was in the fourth grade she stayed longer and played games with me in the library. Her name was Stephanie. She always brought something which I appreciated a lot. She always cheered me up.

Stephanie influenced my life by talking. I don’t talk to people very much and she always got me talking a lot.

She made me want to start talking. Now I talk a lot more. That is how my lunch buddy influenced my life.

— Erika My lunch buddy’s name is Dave. Dave is AWESOME!! If you want to know why, read this. Dave is the best person in the world. He is always bringing in McDonald’s, we’re always laughing, having fun and playing Uno. I think Dave is a good lunch buddy because he always encourages me to do better in school if I have a low grade or pay attention better in class. He always brings me gifts and we always HAVE FUN!!!!!

Overall Dave is flat out, wait for it … AWESOME!!!!!!!!

— Zach My lunch buddy is very nice and I am always happy to see him. We always eat and then play games. He is very competitive to win. I beat him a lot.

His name is Mark. We have a lot of good times together.

He encourages me to keep up honor roll. He brings me presents and pizza for my birthday and if I get straight A’s and one or two B’s. His daughter is the same age as my brother. That means I have seen him before I met him.

He is the best lunch buddy and he encourages me a lot for grades.

— Keegan My lunch buddy is Linda.

She’s always there when I need her. She cares about me and the people around me and the people who surround her. She always gives me good advice when I ask for it.

I can always count on her for anything. She has inspired me to try hard and never give up. I loved spending time with her When ever I’m said, I think of her and my day gets 100 times better.

— Evelyn Hi. I am Grace. I got to Van Cleve 6th grade building. I started seeing my lunch buddy when I was in the fourth grade. My lunch buddy is a very inspiring person in my life.

My lunch buddy is Donna. I can’te tell you how much fun we have had. I love having my lunch buddy in my life. My lunch buddy has walked in the Strawberry Festival with me. She helped me through my hard time and my downs. She does a lot to keep my happy. I don’t know what I would with out that inspiration in my life.

Do you know what I would do without Donna? Donna has come and watch me race BMX. She has lightened up my day. Each year for my birthdays she brings me fast food and a present. Donna brings me food at the end of the year and at other times when she wants to. I CANNOT, WOULD NOT, change my lunch buddy for a million dollars. She means that much. Would you do that?

I know she cares about me and I care about her. It should be an awesome experience to have a lunch buddy. Which I would say it is. I wouldn’t change my lunch buddy for a thing. So NO, you CAN’T have Donna. Having a lunch buddy is something you will never forget. Thank you for reading.

— Grace

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Monitoring your kids on Facebook?

That’s so 2009.

WASHINGTON (AP) After Friendster came MySpace. By the time Facebook dominated social media, parents had joined the party, too. But the online scene has changed dramatically, as it turns out - and these days even if you’re friends with your own kids on Facebook, it doesn’t mean you know what they’re doing.

Thousands of software programs now offer cool new ways to chat and swap pictures. The most popular apps turn a hum-drum snapshot into artistic photography or broadcast your location to friends in case they want to meet you.

Kids who use them don’t need a credit card or even a cellphone, just an Internet connection and device such as an iPod Touch or Kindle Fire.

Parents who want to keep up with the curve should stop thinking in terms of imposing time limits or banning social media services, which are stopgap measures. Experts say it’s time to talk frankly to kids about privacy controls and remind them - again - how nothing in cyberspace every really goes away, even when software companies promise it does.

“What sex education used to be, it’s now the ‘technology talk’ we have to have with our kids,” said Rebecca Levey, a mother of 10-year-old twin daughters who runs a tween video review site called KidzVuz.com and blogs about technology and educations issues.

More than three-fourths of teenagers have a cellphone and use online social networking sites such as Facebook, according to the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project. But Facebook for teens has become a bit like a school-sanctioned prom a rite of passage with plenty of adult chaperones while newer apps such as and Kik Snapchat Messenger are the much cooler after-party.

Even Facebook acknowledged in a recent regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it was losing younger users: “We believe that some of our users, particu-

larly our younger users, are aware of and actively engaging with other products and services similar to, or as a substitute for, Facebook,” the company warned investors in February.

Educators say they have seen kids using their mobile devices to circulate videos of school drug searches to students sending nude images to girlfriends or boyfriends. Most parents, they say, have no idea.

A stay-at-home mom of eight kids in Burke, Va., Eileen Patterson said she used to consider herself fairly tech savvy and frequently spends time on Facebook. But she was shocked to learn her kids could message their friends with just an iPod Touch mp3 player. She counts nine wireless devices in her home and has taken to shutting off her home’s WiFi after 9 p.m., but she describes her attempt to keep tabs on her kids’ online activity “a war I’m slowly losing every day.”

“I find myself throwing up my hands every now and again,” Patterson said.

“Then I’ll see something on TV or read an article in the paper about some horrible thing that happened to some poor child and their family, and then I try to be more vigilant.”

Mobile apps refer to the software applications that can be downloaded to a mobile device through an online store such as Apple’s iTunes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are some 800,000 apps available through Apple and 700,000 apps on Google Play.

Among the most popular mobile apps among kids is Instagram, free software that can digitally enhance photos and post them to your account online. Kids on Instagram whose parents closely monitor their text messages, Facebook posts or emails can also chat with their friends using the service. Their photos can also be shared on other social media sites such as Facebook, which bought Instagram last year.

Then there’s Snapchat, among the top 10 free

iPhone apps available.

Snapchat lets a user send a text, photo or video that purportedly self-destructs within 10 seconds of being opened - or warns a user if the recipient takes steps to quickly capture it for posterity before it disappears.

Kik Messenger also allows unlimited texting for free and effectively offers anonymity to users.

As with anything online, each of these services comes with caveats.

Snapchat acknowledges on its website that messages aren’t guaranteed to disappear: Anyone receiving a text or photo can within 10 seconds capture a “screenshot,” taking a photo of their device’s screen, and save that image. Video also can be downloaded, although Snapchat says it alerts senders when material is saved.

Instagram is considered tame as long as kids adjust their privacy settings to limit who can see their photos and don’t post nudity, which could subject them to child pornography laws.

But Levey said many parents don’t know their kids are using Instagram until there’s trouble — usually when kids post inappropri-

ate photos at parties and these begin to circulate among their social circles.

Parents often hand their kids a mobile device without understanding exactly what it can do, said Dale Harkness, a technology director at RichmondBurton Community High School in Richmond, Ill. He estimates that even without using social media services, the average high school student probably transmits some 150 texts a day.

“It’s not anything that every parent and grandparent hasn’t already seen,” Harkness said. The problem, he adds, is that actions “get documented, replayed and sent around.” He said that students “forget how fast it moves and how far it goes.”

That was the case at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, N.J., where a male student allegedly took a screenshot of nude pictures sent to him by female classmates via Snapchat, then posted the pictures on Instagram. According to a letter to parents by the school district’s superintendent that was later posted online, police warned students to delete any downloaded pictures or face

criminal charges under child pornography laws.

In the Ohio rape case involving two football players, social media both added to the humiliation of the victim and helped prove her case. The defendants and their friends had recorded the attack and later joked about it on a video. The case didn’t come to light until the girl read text messages among friends and saw a photo of herself naked.

There are general security concerns, too. F-Secure, a cybersecurity company, said some new social networking services have become targets for spreading malicious hacker software and propagating scams.

In January, the FBI arrested a man in Los Angeles, Karen “Gary” Kazaryan, 27, of Glendale, Calif., on charges that he hacked into hundreds of social media and email accounts, including Facebook and Skype, and found nude photos and personal passwords that women had stored online.

He allegedly used the photos to try to coerce women into disrobing for him via Skype and threatened to post their private photos to

their Facebook accounts if they refused to comply, according to the indictment.

Online services also routinely collect personal data, such as a person’s birthdate or the location of their phone, and they commonly share the information with third parties for marketing.

While a new rule by the Federal Trade Commission this year is aimed at keeping advertisers from tracking kids younger than 13, most social media services require that a user specify he is at least 13, exempting the account from the tougher privacy restrictions.

Rep. Ed Markey, DMass., co-chairman of a House caucus on privacy issues, said legislation should give kids under 15 the right to delete photos or texts that wind up elsewhere online. The prospect, however, is unlikely in a Congress dominated by debates on federal spending and gun control, and raises practical questions about how such a law could be implemented or enforced.

“Nobody should be penalized for something they posted when they were 9 years old,” Markey said.

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This undated image provided by Amtrak shows the California Zephyr train near Truckee, Calif. The California Zephyr starts in Emeryville, Calif., near San Francisco, en route to Reno, Nev., a 236-mile journey that offers beautiful views as well as history. It crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range and follows the same course as the historic Transcontinental Railroad, a 19th century engineering feat that bolstered the nation’s western expansion.

California Zephyr follows historic route

BY MELANIE CARROLL Associated Press EMERYVILLE, Calif. — The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev., offers beautiful views and a tangible sense of history on the route over the Sierra Nevada mountain range that helped bring America together after the Civil War. Marking 30 years of service this year, the Amtrak train leaves Emeryville, Calif., every morning.

The Zephyr’s ultimate destination, 51 hours later, is Chicago.

Between Sacramento and Reno, a five-hour trip, it follows the same course as the historic Transcontinental Railroad, according to the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.

The rail path through the mountains was a 19th century engineering feat that bolstered the nation’s western expansion.

A hundred and forty-four years after the Transcontinental Railroad’s completion, train-loving children and picture-happy tourists pack the train’s observation car to take in the Sierra Nevada and the mountain passage known as Donner Pass, which was once thought impossible to cross by locomotive.

Prior to federally subsidized Amtrak taking over the route in 1983, the California Zephyr was privately run by three train corporations. From 1949 to 1970, the so-called “Silver Lady” boasted five sightseeing cars topped by semi-circular glass domes, with fine china and real silver in the dining cars. It also featured young hostesses in uniform, known as Zephyrettes, tasked with making the trip between Chicago and California more pleasant by doing everything from helping families with young children to announcing scenic spots along the way.

“Amtrak is nothing like the historic Zephyr,” said Cathy von Ibsch, 63, who worked as a Zephyrette when the private service came to an end in 1970. “It (Amtrak) didn’t have the same class or same feel. They modernized it.”

The original train traveled a different eastward route through California and Nevada on its way to Salt Lake City called the Feather River Route, which did not offer views of the bays north of San Francisco. From Salt Lake City to Chicago, the routes of the original Zephyr and the modern Amtrak trains remain the same.

I recently rode the Amtrak train for the first time. My husband and I were enthusiastically led onto the platform by our 4-

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• ZEPHYR: Amtrak train from Emeryville, Calif., near San Francisco, to Chicago. Rates vary for unreserved coach fare for the California Zephyr route (Emeryville to Reno, Nev.), with fares as low as $49 and $61 depending on time of year. Some trips do sell out; http://tickets.amtrak.com.

We witnessed the morning light dancing off San Pablo Bay, a tidal estuary that extends north from the San Francisco Bay. Roughly an hour into the journey, while crossing the Benicia-Martinez bridge, we saw the so-called “mothball fleet” in Suisun Bay. There, dozens of World War II-era decommissioned warships are still afloat.

By mid-morning, we were rolling across flat farmland and AP PHOTO/AMTRAK orchards. We arrived in Passengers relax in a lounge car aboard the California Zephyr, which runs between Emeryville, Calif., Sacramento, the state capital, just and Reno, Nev. The 236-mile journey offers beautiful views as well as history. after 11 a.m. There, volunteer docents from the California State year-old son, a train fanatic. We Railway Museum - who serve in boarded the train just after 9 a.m. pairs from Sacramento to Reno in the small city of Emeryville, 11 and back every day - boarded. miles (18 kilometers) east of San Later we heard their voices over Francisco. It’s the Zephyr’s departhe public address system, detailture point on the 236-mile (380ing the history of Donner Pass kilometer) journey to Reno. The and the Transcontinental train wasn’t packed, which meant Railroad. we could occupy a few extra seats, Donner Pass, the passage over spread out and relax. This made the Sierra Nevada, received its for a much better experience than name from the infamous group of air travel (no airport security pioneers from the Midwest who either), which is often crowded attempted to reach California and uncomfortable. During the during the winter of 1846-47. The 2012 fiscal year, the Zephyr’s ridpioneers were stranded on the ership increased to 376,459 paseastern side of the pass, obstructsengers as compared to 355,324 ed by snow. Of the 87 travelers, in 2011, according to data from only 48 survived, with some Amtrak. resorting to cannibalism.

The first leg of the seven-hour The construction of the journey to Reno took us along the AP PHOTO/AMTRAK Transcontinental Railroad over water northeast of San Francisco. Passengers look out the window on the California Zephyr.

Donner Pass got under way after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act of 1862. It took six years and the labor of more than 12,000 Chinese workers who laid track eastward from Sacramento, according to the Harvard University Library Open Collections Program. The Central Pacific Railroad blasted 15 tunnels through the Sierra Nevada, and the Union Pacific Railroad laid rails heading west from Omaha, Neb. Finally in 1869, the 1,776 miles (2,858 kilometers) of track, one from the east and the other from the west, joined together in Promontory Summit, Utah, and the Transcontinental Railroad was born.

Riding through the tunnels AP PHOTO/AMTRAK, PHIL GOSNEY toward Reno, it was hard not to The California Zephyr train sits at the Emeryville Station 11 miles east of San Francisco, en route to imagine the backbreaking labor that went into creating them.

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Gosling ill at ease in role as movie star

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Canadian actor Ryan Gosling poses for a portrait in New York March 10. Gosling plays a tattooed motorbike rider in a traveling circus in his latest film, “The Place Beyond the Pines.” second collaboration with director Derek Cianfrance, whose gritty portrait of decaying love in “Blue Valentine” was one of the first showcases of Gosling’s talent for immersing himself in a character.

In “The Place Beyond the Pines,” which opens in limited release March 29, Gosling plays a tattooed motorbike rider in a traveling circus who, visiting an old fling (played by Gosling’s real-life girlfriend, Eva Mendes), finds out he’s the father of her toddler a discovery that prompts an awakening in him, along with a desperate urge to support the child. With a more experienced friend (Ben Mendelsohn), he takes to robbing banks in Schenectady, N.Y. His story

composes the first section of a triptych connected by a violent incident that reverberates across generations.

“One thing that kind of handed me the key to the character was that I totally overdid it with the tattoos,” says Gosling, who has a teardrop inked beneath his left eye in the film. “I said to Derek, ‘I got to lose this face tattoo. It’s the worst. It’s so distracting and it’s going to ruin everything.’ And he said, ‘Well, I’m sure that’s how people with face tattoos feel. So now you have to pay the consequences of your actions.’ So I had to do the whole film with it and now see it on posters. It gave me a sense of shame that I feel was inherent to the character.”

In conversation, Gosling

is thoughtful, even eloquent about his acting but less intense and lighter that calm poise again than his words make him out to be.

Having started performing as an 8-year-old (coming from an Ontario, Canada, home of divorced, workingclass Mormons), the 32year-old Gosling has now been in entertainment for more than two decades. He was famously part of the “Mickey Mouse Club,” along with child cast members Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Often performing in secondary roles to them conditioned Gosling, he says, to consider himself an ensemble player and character actor.

“There’s a lot of pressure to be the lead of a film,” he says. “I have done it. It’s not my favorite way to work.”

Gosling’s break came in 2001’s “The Believer,” in which he played a neo-Nazi teenager. A new level of fame came with “The Notebook,” the 2004 romance co-starring Rachel McAdams that made Gosling a bona fide heartthrob.

“By virtue of being in a movie like that, it just changes people’s perception of you,” he says. “But it doesn’t make it true.”

Since then, he’s largely eschewed the conventional movie star path many in Hollywood would love for him to pursue. Instead, he’s worked in naturalistic indies like “Half Nelson”

(Oscar-nominated for his performance as a wayward but decent inner-city teacher) and the offbeat comedy “Lars and the Real Girl” (as a delusional introvert with a life-size doll for a girlfriend).

He was atypically active in 2011, with three varied roles: an idealistic press secretary in George Clooney’s “Ides of March”; a suave ladies’ man in “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (a rare glimpse of a polished, buoyant Gosling); and a quiet, proficient getaway driver in “Drive.”

“Ryan was able to convey everything vocal-less,” says “Drive” director Nicolas Winding Refn, who also directs Gosling in “Only God Forgives,” due out in May. “He was beyond talking. His movement, his posture, his eyes, his thoughts would tell a story.”

Gosling often obsessively plunges into a character.

For “Lars and the Real Girl,” he lived with the doll.

In “Blue Valentine,” he stayed in a Scranton, Pa., house with his movie wife, Michelle Williams, for a month. For “Pines,” he learned to skillfully ride his motorbike, which he kept and still rides.

He grants that he tries to stay “hyper-focused” to shield him from the “seductive environment” of film sets. But he declines any Method acting mantle: “I don’t know what I’m doing,” he says. “I haven’t

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‘Olympus’ is tense yet generic thriller

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(AP) — Garth Brooks and George Strait will perform together for the first time at next month’s Academy of Country Music Awards to honor Dick Clark.

The performance by the two most recent winners of the ACM’s artist of the decade award is symbolic.

That award will be renamed for Clark, the entertainment icon and longtime producer of the ACM Awards, who passed away last year.

The pairingwill draw plenty of attention to the 48th annual awards, which air live on CBS on April 7 from Las Vegas.

BY TODD MCCARTHY AP Film Reviewer LOS ANGELES — In a week when North Korea posted a homemade video showing the U.S. Capitol building being destroyed by a missile, what more logical response could Hollywood offer than a macho thriller about a Secret Service agent who takes on North Korean terrorists who attack the White House? The first of two similarly themed action dramas set for this year (“White House Down” arrives in June), “Olympus Has Fallen” will put to the test the question of whether American audiences are ready, 12 years after 9-11, to watch, strictly as disposable popcorn entertainment, a film in which the United States and some of its most prominent landmarks are devastated by foreign terrorists.

The answer almost undoubtedly will be yes, as the tough-guy former agent played by Gerard Butler gets to kick a whole lot of badass butt while trying to rescue the president.

Although this is the sort of film in which the fate of the world hinges, when all is said and done, on the outcome of a one-on-one martial arts contest, director Antoine Fuqua’s notably bloody child of Die Hard still generates a fair amount of tension and produces the kind of nationalistic outrage that rockribbed Americans will feel in their guts. Foreign revenue should be hefty as well, especially in countries where many viewers will get a thrill watching Washington get the sort of treatment usually reserved for places like Baghdad and Kabul.

Either due to incredible clairvoyance on the parts of first-time screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt or just through one of those twists of fate, the film arrives just as North Korea has made anti-U.S. saberrattling an almost daily exercise. So it seems uncannily timely that the brilliant bad guy here is a (supposedly) rogue North Korean who leads a bunch of skilled commandos on a raid of the White House that nets them the president and several key mem-

quite figured out what the balance is between being able to be lost in it or try to, anyway and then step outside of it.”

Cianfrance, whose background is in documentaries, shoots in real locations and encourages improvisation, pushing, the director says, toward “that place where acting stops and behavior begins.”

Mendelsohn, who with Gosling significantly altered their characters’ relationship into a less typical, shifty friendship shortly before filming started, recalls the week of freeform shooting as “gossamer.”

“Ryan, without terribly much trouble, could be the world’s most ginormous box-office juggernaut type of thing,” says Mendelsohn, whom Gosling recommended for the movie and who’ll co-star in Gosling’s soon-tobegin-filming directorial debut, “How to Catch a Monster.” ”From what I can gather, his interests are a lot more nuanced.”

A self-declared “mama’s boy” having growing up with his mother (who homeschooled him) and sister, Gosling regularly inverts traditional movie masculinity for more vulnerable, conflicted portraits. He calls his muscly “Pines” character “a melting pot of all these masculine cliches” who, faced with a child, realizes “none of those things make a man.”

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This film image released by FilmDistrict shows, from left, Aaron Eckhart, Gerard Butler, Finley Jacobsen, Angela Bassett and Robert Forster in a scene from “Olympus Has Fallen.” bers of his staff as hostages. No doubt bootleg copies of the film will make their way to Kim Jong Un, who might be simultaneously offended and delighted at the opportunity to further rouse his subjects by showing them how much the enemy hates them.

At its core, however, “Olympus” is like an ’80s or ’90s genre item in which Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis or Mel Gibson outwitted and outmuscled shrewd, more formidably armed opponents. Like Eastwood in “In the Line of Fire,” Butler (who also produced) plays a disgraced presidential agent sidelined and haunted by a fluky failure (detailed in a 10-minute prologue) who suddenly and inadvertently finds himself back in the thick of a crisis.

If seemingly far-fetched, the attack by the North Korean paramilitary team is nonetheless ingenious and pulled off with somewhat disturbing ease, given that the White House is described as the best-fortified location on Earth. It’s also quite violently staged.

While President Asher (Aaron Eckhart) receives the South Korean premier and his entourage, a C-130 comes roaring in very low over Virginia and D.C. Knocking out two Air Force fighter jets, the terroristpiloted plane heads down

the mall and over toward the White House, strafing civilians while a second wave of gunmen launch a ground attack on the presidential mansion.

Inside, the premier’s alleged head of security shows his true colors as the plot’s mastermind. Kang (Rick Yune) quickly displays the diabolical genius worthy of any Bond villain (which Yune once played, as another North Korean in “Die Another Day”). He rounds up the president, Secretary of Defense (Melissa Leo, in an enjoyably fierce performance) and a bunch of other top officials and takes them down to the White House’s massively secured emergency underground bunker, where he tortures and kills some of his hostages and dictates terms, the keys being the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from near the Korean demilitarized zone and the removal of the Navy’s 7th Fleet from the area.

Enter Mike Banning (Butler), who knows the White House inside and out due to his years serving not only the president but entertaining his young son Connor (Finley Jacobsen), who’s somewhere in the building and whom Kang wants as the ultimate bargaining chip.

The bulk of the film thus becomes an elaborate catand-mouse game between

Banning, who, against great odds, taunts Kang and gradually reduces his minions’ numbers in several ambushes and one-onone struggles, and the North Korean megalomaniac, who begins extracting the secret codes that will allow him to control the American nuclear arsenal.

Meanwhile, stuck with sedentary roles as officials sweating it out at the Pentagon heavily linked by video, phones and computers are, among many others, Speaker of the House (and acting President) Trumbull (Morgan Freeman); Secret Service director Jacobs (Angela Bassett); and Gen. Clegg (Robert Forster), the gungho head of the Joint Chiefs.

The ordeal is an allnight affair, and unfortunately much of the White House action plays out in a murky, muddy darkness that has a very washed-out look; cinematographer Conrad W. Hall could have taken a tip or two from the incredible nocturnal, lowlight-level work his father Conrad L. Hall did two decades ago in “Jennifer Eight.” Quite a bit of the action is obscured as a result.

To his credit, though, Fuqua sustains the suspense until near the end of two hours; only in the final confrontation between Banning and Kang does the face-off seem over-

extended and borderline risible. Willing to go for an R rating when a more inclusive one might have increased box office, the filmmakers deliver some pretty tough and brutal scenes, not the least of which has Kang mercilessly kicking and beating Leo’s defiant Secretary of Defense.

After a string of increasingly lame and embarrassing projects, Butler took charge on this one as a producer here in a role carefully crafted in a time-honored action-hero mold. He comes off pretty well, as a sort of junior-league Mel Gibson with a bit less of the fiery-eyed craziness and wacky humor but plenty of grit and no shortage of appeal. In one-dimensional generic roles, most of the other performers deliver as expected, though Yune’s exceptional looks and air of piercing intelligence pretty much maxes out what anyone could do with this sort of laserfocused villain figure.

The extensive CGI work is variable pretty good where it counts most but sketchy around the edges.

Trevor Morris wallpapers the action with a constantly churning score.

“Olympus Has Fallen,” a FilmDistrict release, is rated R for strong violence and language throughout.

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NEW YORK (AP) What’s Ryan Gosling’s secret to his on-screen poise, his ability to disarm and provoke merely by his laconic presence?

“Just try not to blink,” he says with a self-deprecating smile.

But Gosling’s uncanny, communicative stillness along with his sensitive vulnerability, his serious dedication to his work and, well, the guy ain’t bad looking has made him one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, a widely beloved, new-generation idol. It might be the only role he’s uncomfortable playing.

Rather than exude preternatural cool, in a recent interview Gosling spoke more with the uncertain, self-critical grasping of a still-developing actor trying to find his foothold in an illusory profession. Soon to direct his first film, he’s looking forward to taking a step back just when moviegoers can’t get enough.

“I’ve been doing it too much,” he says of acting.

“I’ve lost perspective on what I’m doing. I think it’s good for me to take a break and reassess why I’m doing it and how I’m doing it. And I think this is probably a good way to learn about that. I need a break from myself as much as I imagine the audience does.”

But first, this spring will bring two new films from Gosling, starting with “The Place Beyond the Pines,” his

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DATES TO REMEMBER • Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, weigh-in is at 5 and meeting at 5:30 p.m.

• DivorceCare seminar and sup• Parenting Education Groups port group will meet from 6:30-8 will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family p.m. at Piqua Assembly of God Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 Church, 8440 King Arthur Drive, E. Franklin St., Troy. Learn new and Piqua. Child care provided through age-appropriate ways to parent chilthe sixth-grade. dren. Call 339-6761 for more infor• AA, Piqua Breakfast Group will mation. There is no charge for this meet at 8:30 a.m. at Westminter program.

Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash • Narcotics Anonymous, Hug A and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The disMiracle, will meet at 7 p.m. at the cussion meeting is open.

Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. • AA, Troy Trinity Group meets at Main St., Troy, use back door.

7 p.m. for open discussion in the 12 • Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy.

Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• AA, open meeting, 6 p.m., • Sanctuary, for women who have Westminster Presbyterian Church, been affected by sexual abuse, locacorner of Ash and Caldwell streets, tion not made public. Must currently Piqua. Alley entrance, upstairs. be in therapy. For more information, • AA, Living Sober meeting, open call Amy Johns at 667-1069, Ext. to all who have an interest in a 430 sober lifestyle, 7:30 p.m., • Miami Valley Women’s Center, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Heights, offers free pregnancy testPiqua. ing, noon to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For • Narcotics Anonymous, Winner’s more information, call 236-2273.

Group, will meet at 5 p.m. at Trinity • Pilates for Beginners, 8:30-9:30 Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Ave., Troy. Open discussion .

Main St., Tipp City. For more infor• Narcotics Anonymous, Poison mation, call Tipp-Monroe Free, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Community Services at 667-8631 or Church, 202 W. Fourth St., third Celeste at 669-2441. floor, Greenville.

• Next Step at Noon, noon to 1 • Narcotics Anonymous, Never Alone, Never Again, 6:30 p.m., First p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Christian Church, 212 N. Main St., Road 25-A, one mile south of the Sidney main campus.

• Teen Talk, where teens share their everyday issues through comTUESDAY munication, will meet at 6 p.m. at the Troy View Church of God, 1879 • Deep water aerobics will be Staunton Road, Troy. offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln • Singles Night at The Avenue Community Center, 110 Ash St., will be from 6-10 p.m. at the Main Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lccCampus Avenue, Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, troy.com for more information and Troy. Each week, cards, noncompeti- programs.

• Hospice of Miami County tive volleyball, free line dances and “Growing Through Grief” meetings free ballroom dance lessons. Child are at 11 a.m. on the first, third and care for children birth through fifth grade is offered from 5:45-7:45 p.m. fifth Tuesdays of each month, and 7 p.m. the second and fourth each night in the Main Campus Tuesdays and are designed to probuilding. For more information, call vide a safe and supportive environ667-1069, Ext. 21. ment for the expression of thoughts • Baseball bingo will be offered and feelings associated with the from 7 p.m. until games are complete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High grief process. All sessions are available to the community and at the St., Piqua. Refreshments will be Hospice Generations of Life Center, available. Proceeds help the youth 550 Summit Ave., second floor, Troy, baseball organization, a nonprofit. with light refreshments provided. No reservations are required. For more MONDAY information, call Susan Cottrell at Hospice of Miami County, 335-5191.

• Dollar menu night will be from • A teen support group for any 6-8 p.m. at Troy Eagles, 225 N. Elm St. Dollar menu items include ham- grieving teens, ages 12-18 years in the greater Miami County area is burger sliders, sloppy joe, hot dog, offered from 6-7:30 p.m. on the secgrilled cheese, french fries, onion ond and fourth Tuesday evenings at straws, cup of soup, ice cream and the Generations of Life Center, secmore for $1 each. ond floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy.

• Christian 12 step meetings, “Walking in Freedom,” are offered at There is no participation fee.

7 p.m. at Open Arms Church, 4075 Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff and volunteers.

Tipp Cowlesville Road, Tipp City.

• An arthritis aquatic class will be Crafts, sharing time and other grief support activities are preceded by a offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call light meal.

• Quilting and crafts is offered 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs. from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday • An evening grief support group at the Tipp City Seniors, 320 S. First St., Tipp City. Call 667-8865 for meets the second and fourth more information.

Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the • Mothers of Preschoolers, a Generations of Life Center, second group of moms who meet to unwind floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The support group is open to any griev- and socialize while listening to information from speakers, meet the secing adult in the greater Miami County area and there is no partici- ond and fourth Tuesday from 6:158:30 p.m. Single, married, working pation fee. Sessions are facilitated or stay-at-home moms are invited. by trained bereavement staff. Call 573-2100 for details or visit the web- Children (under 5) are cared for in MOPPETS. For more information, site at homc.org.

• AA, Big Book discussion meet- contact Michelle Lutz at 440-9417 or Andrea Stapleton at 339-8074. ing will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity • The Miami Shelby Chapter of Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset the Barbershop Harmony Society Road, Troy, in the 12 Step Room.

The discussion is open to the public. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Greene • AA, Green & Growing will meet Street United Methodist Church, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua. All men interat 8 p.m. The closed discussion ested in singing are welcome and meeting (attendees must have a visitors always are welcome. For desire to stop drinking) will be at Troy View Church of God, 1879 Old more information, call 778-1586 or visit the group’s Web site at Staunton Road, Troy.

• AA, There Is A Solution Group www.melodymenchorus.org.

• Divorce Care, 7 p.m. at will meet at 8 p.m. in Ginghamsburg Richards Chapel, 831 McKaig Ave., United Methodist Church, County Road 25-A, Ginghamsburg. The dis- Troy. Video/small group class cussion group is closed (participants designed to help separated or must have a desire to stop drinking). divorced people. For more information, call 335-8814.

• AA, West Milton open discus• AA, women’s meeting, 8-9 p.m., sion, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Dettmer’s Daniel Dining Room.

Lutheran Church, rear entrance, • AA Tuesday night meeting, 7 1209 S. Miami St. Non-smoking, p.m., Troy Church of the Brethren, handicap accessible.

1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• Al-Anon, Serenity Seekers will • AA, The Best Is Yet To Come meet at 8 p.m. in the 12 Step Room Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion meeting is open. A beginner’s meet- Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

The discussion is open. ing begins at 7:30 p.m.

• AA, Tipp City Group, Zion • Alternatives: Anger/Rage Lutheran Church, Main and Third Control Group for adult males, 7-9 streets at 8 p.m. This is a closed disp.m., Miami County Shelter, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed cussion (participants must have a desire to stop drinking). are physical, verbal and emotional • Al-Anon, 8:30 p.m. Sidney violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feel- Group, Presbyterian Church, corner ings, how to communicate instead of North and Miami streets, Sidney.

• AA, 7 p.m. at Troy Church of the confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• Mind Over Weight Total Fitness, Open discussion.

• An Intermediate Pilates class 6-7 p.m., 213 E. Franklin St., Troy.

Other days and times available. For will be from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call 339-2699. more information, call Tipp-Monroe • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Community Services at 667-8631 or Sensibly), 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Celeste at 669-2441.

Church, 11 N. Third St., Tipp City.

• Women’s Anger/Rage Group New members welcome. For more will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at information, call 335-9721. the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami • Troy Noon Optimist Club will meet at noon at the Tin Roof restau- County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy.

Issues addressed are physical, verrant. Guests welcome. For more information, call 478-1401. bal and emotional violence toward TODAY

family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 3396761 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Just For Tuesday, will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. This is an open discussion.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Unity Group, 7 p.m., Freedom Life Ministries Church, 9101 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Open discussion.

• Public bingo, license No. 010528, will begin with early birds at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 833, 17 W. Franklin St., Troy. Use the Cherry Street entrance. Doors open at 5 p.m. Instant tickets also will be available.

• Public bingo — paper and computer — will be offered by the Tipp City Lumber Baseball organization from 7-10 p.m. at the West Milton Eagles, 2270 S. Miami St., West Milton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and concessions will be available.

Proceeds will benefit the sponsorship of five Little League baseball teams. For more information, call 543-9959.

• The Knitting Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bradford Public Libary, 138 E. Main St., Bradford. All knitters are welcome or residents can come to learn.

• DivorceCare will be every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Nazarene, State Route 55 and Barnhart Road, Troy.

The group is open to men and women. For more information, call Patty at 440-1269 or Debbie at 3358397.

• Christian 12-Step, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

WEDNESDAY • Skyview Wesleyan Church, 6995 Peters Road, Tipp City, will offer a free dinner at 6:15 p.m. Bible study will begin at 7 p.m.

• An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs.

• The “Sit and Knit” group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 667-5358.

•The Milton-Union Senior Citizens will meet the second and fourth Wednesday 1 p.m. at 435 Hamilton St., West Milton. Those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. Bingo and cards follow the meetings.

• Grandma’s Kitchen, a homecooked meal prepared by volunteers, is offered every Wednesday from 56:30 p.m. in the activity center of Hoffman United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St., West Milton, one block west of State Route 48. The meal, which includes a main course, salad, dessert and drink, for a suggested donation of $6 per person, or $3 for a children’s meal. The meal is not provided on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s.

• The Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at the Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy. Non-members of Kiwanis are invited to come meet friends and have lunch. For more information, contact Bobby Phillips, vice president, at 335-6989.

• The Troy American Legion Post No. 43 euchre parties will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 339-1564.

• The Toastmasters will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at American Honda to develop to help participants practice their speaking skills in a comfortable environment.

Contact Eric Lutz at 332-3285 for more information.

• AA, Pioneer Group open discussion will meet at 9:30 a.m. Enter down the basement steps on the north side of The United Church Of Christ on North Pearl Street in Covington. The group also meets at 8:30 p.m. Monday night and is wheelchair accessible.

• AA, Serenity Island Group will meet at 8 p.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The discussion is open.

• AA, 12 & 12 will meet at 8 p.m. for closed discussion, Step and Tradition meeting, in the 12 Step Room, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• AA, open discussion, 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. Use the alley entrance, upstairs.

• Al-Anon, Trinity Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• Men’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communi-

cate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 339-6761 for more information.

• A Domestic Violence Support Group for Women will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16. E. Franklin St., Troy. Support for battered women who want to break free from partner violence is offered.

There is no charge for the program.

For more information, call 339-6761.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• Children’s Creative Play Group will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy.

School-age children will learn appropriate social interactions and free expression through unique play therapy. There is no charge for this program. More information is available by calling 339-6761.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Spirit of Recovery, Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 9100 N. Main St., State Route 48, between Meijer and Samaritan North. For other meetings or information, call 252-6766 or (800) 589-6262, or visit the Web site at www.region5oa.org.

• Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273.

• A Pilates Beginners group matwork class will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City.

For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 6678631 or Celeste at 669-2441.

• Safe People, 7-8:30 p.m., Ginghamsburg Church, SC/DC 104.

Find guidance for making safe choices in relationships, from friendships to co-workers, family or romance.

Learn to identify nurturing people as well as those who should be avoided. Call Roberta Bogle at 667-4678 for more information.

• Boundaries, 7-8:30 p.m., Ginghamsburg Church, ARK 200. A 12-week video series using Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Offers practical help and encouragement to all who seek a healthy, balanced life and practice in being able to say no. For more information, call Linda Richards at 667-4678.

• The Troy Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. For more information, call 335-1923.

• A free employment networking group will be offered from 8-9 a.m. each Wednesday at Job and Family Services, 2040 N. County Road 25A, Troy. The group will offer tools to tap into unadvertised jobs, assistance to improve personal presentation skills and resume writing. For more information, call Steven Kiefer at 570-2688 or Justin Sommer at 440-3465.

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

• The Tipp City Seniors offer line dancing at 10 a.m. every Wednesday at 320 S. First St., Tipp City.

• The Kiser Alumni Association meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday at the American Legion Post 200, 5046 Nebraska Ave., Huber Heights.

THURSDAY • The Upper Valley Medical Center Mom and Baby Get Together group will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursdays at the Farm House, located northwest of the main hospital entrance and next to the red barn on the UVMC campus. The meeting is facilitated by the lactation department. The group offers the opportunity to meet with other moms, share about being a new mother and to learn more about breastfeeding and the baby. For more information, call (937) 440-4906.

• Dedicated Rescue Efforts for Animals in Miami County will meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday in April and May at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, at at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday in June, July and August at the Tipp City Library.

• Deep water aerobics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs.

• Parents are invited to attend the Corinn’s Way Inc. parent support group from 7-8:30 p.m. each Thursday. The meetings are open discussion.

• Tipp City Seniors gather to play cards prior to lunch every Thursday at 10 a.m. at 320 S. First St., Tipp City. At noon will be a carry-in lunch and participants should bring a covered dish and table service. On the third Thursday, Senior Independence offers blood pressure and blood sugar testing before lunch. For more information, call 667-8865.

• Best is Yet to Come open AA

meeting, 11 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• AA, Tri-City Group meeting will take place 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Dettmer Hospital.

The lead meeting is open. For more information, call 335-9079.

• AA, Spirituality Group will meet at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Troy. The discussion is open.

• Health Partners Free Clinic will offer a free clinic on Thursday night at the clinic, 1300 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Registration will be from 5:30-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The clinic does not accept medical emergencies, but can refer patients to other doctors and can prescribe medication. Call 332-0894 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, NAIOU, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• Preschool story hours will be from 10-11 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradford Public Library, 138 E. Main St., Bradford.

• Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City. For more information, call 552-7082.

FRIDAY • An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs.

• AA, Troy Friday Morning Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. The discussion is open.

• AA, open discussion, 8 p.m. in the Salvation Army, 129 S. Wayne St., Piqua. Use parking lot entrance, held in gym.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Clean and Free, 8 p.m., Dettmer Hospital, 3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy.

Open discussion. Fellowship from 78 p.m.

• A Pilates Intermediate group matwork class will be held from 9-10 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City.

For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 667-2441.

• Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Brethren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191.

• A singles dance is offered every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Christopher Club, Dixie Highway, Kettering, sponsored by Group Interaction. The dance is $6. For more information, call 640-3015 or visit www.groupia.org.

• Christian Worship Center, 3537 S. Elm Tree Road, Christiansburg, hosts a Friday Night Bluegrass Jam beginning at 7 p.m. each Friday.

Homemade meals are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants may bring instruments and join in. A small donation is requested at the door. For more information or directions, call 857-9090 or 631-2624.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Bretheren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191.

• Recovery Too Al-Anon meetings are offered at 8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, main campus, Room 117, S. County Road 25A, Tipp City.

• AA, Men’s Meeting will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the new First Lutheran Church, corner of Washington Road and State Route 41. The meeting is closed (members must have a desire to stop drinking).

• AA, Troy Winners Group will meet at 8:30 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy for discussion. The meeting is open.

• AA, Troy Beginners Group meets at 7 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy.

This is an open discussion meeting.

• Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, meeting at 9 a.m., weigh-in at 9:30 a.m.

• Pilates for Beginners (Introduction), 9:15-10:15 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441.

• Narcotics Anonymous, Saturday Night Live, 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St., Sidney.

• Relapse Prevention Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at The Avenue, Room 504, at Ginghamsburg Main Campus, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. • The Next Step, a worship celebration for people on the road to recovery, 7 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Main Campus Sanctuary, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. • Yoga classes will be offered from 10-11 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ, Troy. The public is invited.

• Baseball bingo will be offered from 7 p.m. until games are complete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds help the youth baseball organization, a nonprofit.

• The Tipp City Seniors eat out at area restaurants (sign up at the center) at 4:30 p.m. Card cames will be offered at the center for a $2 donation.

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BOOK REVIEW SUNDAY CROSSWORD

Elegant, elegiac essays Bosnian-born writer recalls experiences

BY ANN LEVIN AP Book Reviewer “The Book of My Lives” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), by Aleksandar Hemon.

Srebenica. Sniper Alley, Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic. If memories of the Bosnian war are starting to fade, you’d do well to pick up a copy of Aleksandar Hemon’s “The Book of My Lives.”

The Bosnian-born writer, who came to America through a cultural exchange program and sought political asylum when the siege of Sarajevo blocked his return, is an elegant and funny writer who, amazingly, didn’t write in English until he moved here in his late 20s, in 1992.

The title of the book comes from a chilling essay about a charismatic, Shakespeare-spouting literature professor with whom Hemon studied at the University of Sarajevo, who later became a confidant of Karadzic, the Bosnian Serb leader accused of war crimes.

Professor Nikola Koljevic tells his class how his 5-year-old daughter began a book titled “The Book of My Life,” but “planned to wait for more life to accumulate” before starting chapter two.

Hemon is charmed by the story but years later berates himself for falling under Koljevic’s spell. “I kept trying to identify the first moment when I could have noticed his genocidal proclivities,” he writes.

All of the essays in the book, Hemon’s first work of nonfiction, were originally published elsewhere, accounting for its somewhat disjointed feel. But cumulatively, the pieces add up to a singular life acutely observed, deeply felt and scarred by the savagery of the Bosnian war, the sorrowful journey from multiethnic Sarajevo to multiethnic Chicago and the death of a child.

If there is one weakness, it’s Hemon’s fondness for abstractions, as in, “The funny thing is that the need for collective self-legitimization fits snugly into the neoliberal fantasy of multiculturalism.” The words “exteriority” and “interiority” show up more than once.

But far more passages sparkle with finely observed details of daily life in the waning years of the federal republic of Yugoslavia, turning darker as Hemon anticipates the tribal hatreds that would eventually tear apart his beloved country.

When, in the opening pages, an innocent joke at a children’s birthday party about a fluffy wool sweater from Turkey is misconstrued as a racist insult, bringing the festivities to a crashing halt, you know with dread in your heart what will be coming next.

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BOOK REVIEW

Facebook exec urges women to ‘Lean In’

Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers. In 2011 she was number five on Forbes’ annual World’s

100 Most Powerful Women list, ahead of first lady Michelle Obama. She has two degrees from Harvard and two children.

The book, her first, grew out of a talk she gave in 2010 called, “Why we have too few women leaders.” The 15-minute talk, given at a TED conference, has been viewed more than 2 million times on the TED website.

Sandberg’s message then and now isn’t one that women will be pleased to hear: Women have stopped making progress at the top of corporate America. Only 21 of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and the number of women at the top has been stagnant for about a decade. If women are ever going to be equally represented, Sandberg argues, they can and should make changes so they don’t hold

themselves back.

To that end, Sandberg has written what she says is something of a feminist manifesto, though a very readable one at 172 pages.

Her advice for women includes: “sit at the table,” believing in your own abilities and reaching for opportunities; “make your partner a real partner,” finding a life mate who shares laundry duties; and “don’t leave before you leave,” not opting out of opportunities to plan for a family down the road.

No matter what you think of Sandberg’s advice, the research she’s woven together is impressive.

(The book’s footnotes run more than 30 pages.) The risk of divorce reduces by half when a wife earns half the income and a husband does half the housework. Successful men typically credit their innate

qualities and skills while women credit hard work and the help of others.

Success and being wellliked go hand-in-hand for men but not for women.

The book isn’t all data.

Sandberg talks to a lot of people and includes her own experiences. She talks about being insecure in college, and she confesses bursting into tears in front of her boss at Google.

She acknowledges asking to be removed as “most likely to succeed” from her high school yearbook to ensure she got a date to the prom, and being afraid to negotiate her compensation when she joined Facebook.

Part of what Sandberg wants to do is start a conversation and there she’s succeeded. Her book is the kind you read, then hand to a friend and say, “OK, now, what do you think?”

Sarah Young (Thomas Nelson Publishers) 3. “Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World” by Phil McGraw (Bird Street Books) 4. “StrengthsFinder 2.0”

by Tom Rath (Gallup Press) 5. “The Wimpy Kid Do-ItYourself Book” by Jeff Kinney (Abrams) 6. “Shred: The Revolutionary Diet: 6 Weeks 4 Inches 2 Sizes” by Ian K. Smith (St. Martin’s Press) 7. “Killing Kennedy” by Bill O’Reilly, Martin Dugard

4. “Three Sisters” by Susan Mallery (Harlequin) 5. “Mirror Image” by Sandra Brown (Grand Central Publishing) 6. “The Magician’s Nephew” by C.S. Lewis (HarperCollins) 7. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult (Atrai/Emily Bestler Books) FICTION E-BOOKS 8. “Prince Caspian” by 1. “Wait for You” by J. C.S. Lewis (HarperCollins) Lynn (J. Lynn) 9. “The Horse and His 2. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Boy” by C.S. Lewis (HarperCollins) Lewis (HarperCollins) 10. “The Silver Chair” 3. “Alex Cross, Run” by

by C.S. Lewis James Patterson (Little, (HarperCollins) Brown)

NONFICTION E-BOOKS 1. “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group) 2. “The Blood Sugar Solution” by Mark Hyman (Little, Brown) 3. “We Were Soldiers Once…and Young” by Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway (Open Road) 4. “Until I Say Good-Bye”

by Susan Spencer-Wendel with Bret Witter (HarperCollins) 5. “Proof of Heaven” by Eben Alexander (Simon & Schuster)

BY JESSICA GRESKO AP Book Reviewer “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” (Alfred A. Knopf),

by Sheryl Sandberg: Anyone who makes it to the first page of Sheryl Sandberg’s new book, “Lean In,” without hearing anything about it deserves some sort of prize.

Sandberg’s smiling face has been everywhere in the last few weeks. And everyone seems to have an opinion about her book, whether they’ve read it or not.

Just in case you’ve missed the hype, however, Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook, the site where a billion of us go to follow our friends’ lives. Before that, she was a vice president at Google and before that she was chief of staff to then-

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BESTSELLERS FICTION 1. “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss (Random House Children’s Books) 2. “Alex Cross, Run” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 3. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult (Atrai/Emily Bestler Books) 4. “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (Random House Children’s Books) 5. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 6. “The Striker” by Clive

Cussler, Justin Scott (Putnam) 7. “The Cat in the Hat”

by Dr. Seuss (Random House Children’s Books) 8. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown Publishing Group) 9. “A Week in Winter” by Maeve Binchy (Knopf) 10. “Hop on Pop” by Dr. Seuss (Random House Children’s Books) NONFICTION 1. “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg (Knopf) 2. “Jesus Calling: Enjoy Peace in His Presence” by

(Henry Holt & Co.) 8. “Sum It Up” by Pat Summitt with Sally Jenkins (Crown Archetype) 9. “Wheat Belly” by William Davis (Rodale Press) 10. “I Declare” by Joel Osteen (FaithWorks)

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PUBLIC RECORDS: MARRIAGE LICENSES

Riber, Meier to wed in May

Kyle Justin Wills, 24, of 803 Drury Lane, Troy, to Christina Louise Smith, 25, of same address.

Chad Michael Cox, 31, of 439 Miles Ave., Tipp City, to Julie Ann Beam, 29, of same address.

Jonathan Michael Westfall, 25, 1550 Troy Sidney Road, Troy, to Crystal Star Alcorn, 26, of same address.

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Fairmont High School and attends Sinclair Community College. He is employed by Wat-Kem, Troy.

A May wedding is planned.

ANNOUNCEMENT POLICY Couples celebrating anniversaries, weddings or engagements wishing to have their announcements in the Troy Daily News may pick up information forms at the newspaper office, 224 S. Market St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Troy Daily News announcement forms must be filled out completely in order to be published.

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A glossy black-andwhite or good quality color photo is requested. The Troy Daily News reserves the right to judge whether photo quality is acceptable for reproduction. Couples celebrating anniversaries may submit a wedding photo and a recent photo for publication.

Photos may be picked up at the newspaper office after they are used or returned by mail if they are accompanied by a selfaddressed, stamped envelope.

Richesons wed 48 years ago TROY — Dick and Joanne Richeson are celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary at Pirates Beach, Galveston Island, Texas. The longtime Troy residents were married on March 28, 1965, in Knoxville, Tenn.

The annual snowbirds have three married daughters, Christine Billow of Chicago, Kim Meyer of Des Moines, Iowa, and Cindy Reardon of Newtown, Conn.

The retired couple also have 12 grandchildren.

Writers asked to submit poetry TIPP CITY — The Tipp City Area Arts Council will host its fourth annual poetry contest and jam. The contest is open to grades 4-12 and adults in Tipp City and its adjacent areas.

Categories will include

grades 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-12 and adult. All work must be original and not previously published.

Entries are due by April 15. Winners will be announced at the poetry Jam on April 30, which will

be at 6 p.m. at Benkin’s Studio 14, 14 E. Main St. Rules and entry forms can be found at www.tippcity artscouncil.com. Contact Lynn Woodworth-Shirk at lrshirk@tippcity.k12.oh.us to email entries.

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — John Phillips is filled with conviction that the marriage preparation and enrichment workshops his nonprofit offers are making this country a better place.

Phillips, executive director of Community Marriage Builders, is equally certain that the group’s work deserves to be funded, as it has over the past several years, by millions of dollars from federal taxpayers.

“When we know what the cost to the federal government is of divorce already, wouldn’t you rather see a portion of that money spent to promote marriage as to the alternative?” Phillips says in the one-story Evansville office building the organization calls home.

Community Marriage Builders, which advertises that it is “dedicated to educating and equipping the community for lifetime marriages,” has been awarded more than $4.3 million in federal grants since 2004.

By sometime next year, when its current grant expires, it will have collected more than $5 million from three separate federal grants, the Evansville Courier & Press reported.

The money has paid for more manpower, taking Community Marriage Builders from one full-time and one-part employee to seven full-timers and more than two-dozen contractual employees who teach “marriage education” in workshops. It has also funded more frequent workshops with more varied curricula and an expansion of those workshops from Vanderburgh to include Warrick, Gibson and Posey counties.

Community Marriage Builders employs marriage educators among them social workers, pastors and business leaders who must take training courses to teach its classes. Avowing that it doesn’t do marriage counseling, the organization also maintains a cadre of professional counselors to whom it makes referrals.

Phillips said many people take too cavalier an approach to choosing a marriage partner.

“People will spend more time on the house they’re going to buy or the car they’re going to buy than the person they hopefully are going to spend the rest of their life with,” he said.

“What we’re trying to do is get them to recognize that there are differences in how (potential marriage partners) look at things, and it’s helpful to know what your differences are before you start.”

A handout advertising an April 6 grant-funded Community Marriage Builders “Marriage Insurance” workshop at Evansville’s Sweetwater Event Center beseeches couples to “get the skills you need to make your marriage last.”

“There is no cost for the

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Tenison and Stephen Rayner attended a Community Marriage Builders program to learn more about how to “fight fair” when they have disagreements that are inevitable in any marriage. The Rayners have been married for 16 years. workshop, your lunch is included and you will receive a $100 incentive per couple upon completion,” the handout states.

Phillips said the terms of the organization’s current federal grant, unlike the five-year, $2.5 million-plus grant that preceded it, will not allow Community Marriage Builders to charge any deposits or fees to participate in programs. The payment of bonuses is not required, but Phillips said it serves the group’s mission by incentivizing people to participate.

Couples and singles do complete intake forms that ask for information about their income and education levels, but people of any income level may participate. They may complete only one of the group’s grant-funded programs per grant cycle.

Community Marriage Builders also offers smaller marriage stress workshops in Evansville at least twice a week and couple-to-couple mentoring that connects non-married couples with married couples who have overcome relationship crises.

Phillips is handy with program and workshop statistics showing nearly 4,700 individuals have participated in the organization’s federal grant-funded programs since 2006. Community Marriage Builders’ website says 92 communities across the country asked the group in 2006 to help them get similar programs started.

Few would deny that promoting healthy marriages is a worthwhile endeavor but with an $845 billion federal deficit projected in fiscal year 2013, should taxpayers be footing the bill?

Supporters argue it is in the national interest, given that taxpayer dollars already address the consequences of divorce.

They cite a 2008 report entitled, “The Taxpayer Costs of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing,” which estimates divorce and its aftermath are costing federal and state taxpayers at least $112 billion annually. The report, co-sponsored by four pro-marriage organizations

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Jonathan William Squire, 26, of 120 N. Main St., Laura, to Ella Adale Vititoe, 28, of same address.

John Raymond Zimmerman Jr., 39, of 8490 Flick Road, Tipp City, to Catherine Faye Fairchild, 41, of same address.

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WEST MILTON — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riber of West Milton announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Anne Riber, to Steven Neal Meier, the son of Steven and Cynthia Meier of Kettering.

The future bride is a 2003 graduate of MiltonUnion High School and earned a bachelor of science degree from Marietta College. She is employed by the Troy Foundation, Troy.

The future groom is a 2004 graduate of

Robert Wayne Landess, 37, 434 1/2 S. Mulberry St., Troy, to Dana Marie Frederick, 33, of same address.

John Wesley Parton, 37, of 1068 W. North St., Piqua, to Bobbie Jo McKinney, 31, of same address.

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led by the Institute for American Values, says the figure “includes the costs of federal, state and local government programs and foregone tax revenues at all levels of government.”

The report posits that the fragmentation of the family has cost taxpayers more in antipoverty, criminal justice and school nutrition programs, and “through lower levels of taxes paid by individuals whose adult productivity has been negatively influenced.”

It makes several assumptions and projections.

Pegging annual justice system-related costs of divorce at $19.3 billion, the report cites evidence suggesting that males raised in single-parent households “are likely to commit crimes at much higher rates than boys raised in married households.” Marriage also makes it less likely that adult males will commit crimes, it states.

Community Marriage Builders argues that workplace productivity and profits are reduced by divorce, In a brochure offering its services to businesses and referencing the $112 billion estimate, the group says divorce and failing relationships can lead to “higher health care costs brought on by declining health from stress-related issues and increased anxiety.”

Amy Bolek, an Evansville-based professional grant writer, was the lead writer of Community Marriage Builders’ two large successful federal grant proposals. Bolek says sending federal dollars to the group not only has measurable impacts, it helps strengthen the fabric of society.

“Our country is built on strong families and strong communities, and it’s been proven that healthy marriage is a basis for that,” she said. “This funding demonstrated that the government is concerned about the health and welfare of our nation’s families, and they wanted to fund something that they knew could contribute to that.

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Thirty-year mortgage rate declines to 3.54 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week and remained near historic lows, a trend that has supported a recovery in housing.

Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year loan fell to 3.54 percent from 3.63 percent last week. That’s near the 3.31 percent reached in November, which was the lowest on records dating to 1971.

The average rate on the 30-year loan has been below 4 percent now for a full year.

The average rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage slipped last week to 2.72 percent from 2.79 percent last week. The record low is 2.63 percent.

The lowest mortgage rates in decades are spurring more home purchases and refinancing.

That’s helped the broader economy. Increased sales are also pushing home prices higher.

As the spring home-buying season begins, low mortgage rates could spur more people to buy homes or refinance. Refinancing often lowers monthly mortgage payments and leaves consumers with more spending money.

The National Association of Realtors reported Thursday that sales increased 0.8 percent in February from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.98 million. That was the highest sales pace since November 2009, when a temporary tax credit for home buyers had boosted sales.

Still, some people are unable to take advantage of the low mortgage rates, either because they can’t qualify for stricter lending rules or they lack the money for larger down payment requirements. First-time buyers made up just 30 percent of sales in February, the Realtors’ group said. In healthier economies, they make up more than 40 percent of sales.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country on Monday through Wednesday each week. The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount.

The average fee for 30-year mortgages was unchanged at 0.8 point. The fee for 15-year loans edged down to 0.7 point from 0.8.

Want to freshen up your decor for spring? Do a quick makeover on your mantel.

Whether you want to completely redo your mantel display for the new season or just add a seasonal tweak here and there, it takes just minutes to remake this little stage. But the payoffs are huge. Every time you walk by your mantel, you’ll get a bounce in your step — winter is over, and spring is here!

Here are different mantel looks to inspire you.

Great mantels start with great artwork as a backdrop.

A peaceful oil painting might do the trick.

Every good mantel display needs structure. So we pulled from our ample stock of interesting white pottery some pieces to build around. All the pottery we used is white,

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Whether you want to completely redo your mantel display for the new season or just add a seasonal tweak here and there, it takes just minutes to remake this little stage. but each piece is different from the others — some contemporary, some traditional, some tall, some tiny.

When we design mantels, we create them to flow visually from a high point to a low point. Sometimes the high spot is at the center of the mantel, and the elements in the display descend from this central spot. This time, we built the display on just one corner, making our high spot the outer boundary of the mantel, carrying the line down to the center of the mantel.

Bring on the greens! Good greens are a great addition to a mantel display no mat-

ter the season, whether they are picks, garlands or potted plants. I’ve long been a fan of bare, wild honeysuckle vine, and it’s a go-to tool for my fall and winter decorating.

But it also looks sensational in a spring display. If you want, you could stop here for a multilayered look that will take you up to summer, or even until fall. Or you could tuck in a little surprise or two …

Sometimes you need a full, fat bouquet of flowers to knock it out of the park.

Other times, just a single bud or two is the most powerful because of its simplicity.

Consider using an awe-

some pot that features the popular chevron stripe. Fill it with floral picks — but it would also look great holding a maidenhair fern or ivy topiary. Then bring in an assortment of funky pots, vases and boxes in all kinds of colors, shapes and textures. Since the pottery is so inexpensive, you can go out of your comfort zone a little and get colors and finishes you wouldn’t normally choose. It’s a great way to add a pop of new color and explore new decorating styles.

I’ve approached my mantel displays all different ways through the years, sometimes clearing the deck and creating completely new looks, sometimes just adding a slight modification with each new season. Right now I have a few items on my mantel that I dearly love, and I want to keep them out year-round. So, as each new season comes, I move these keepers around a bit and add in a few seasonal splashes.

I really like to use live and faux houseplants in spring decorating, so all I did was place three different plants into three different white pots. Done!

Spring into cleaning with these suggestions

BY ROSEMARY SADEZ If you’re not keeping it and you’re not tossing it, then give FRIEDMANN Scripps Howard News Service it to someone in need.

Charities can always use Spring has almost sprung. items you don’t use anymore.

Hurray! So it must be time to Throw away the junk, take get the house ready to look, the giveaways to your favorite well, springy. How do we do charity and what is left that without a lot of money should be much easier to hanand a lot of effort? Let’s check dle as far as spring cleaning is it out. concerned.

Get rid of the clutter first.

Someone suggested splitThat might be all it takes to ting up the work into small, make your house feel clean easy-to-manage sizes rather and springlike. One way to than be overwhelmed by a get this job done is to separate huge job that soon or later the good stuff from the junk. becomes “I’m exhausted but Throw away the junk. still have this huge mess to Some things are hard to contend with.” get rid of, so give those things Are you a list-maker? If so, away. It always feels good to then this next suggestion is give to someone in need. right up your alley. Make a Which leads me to another list of all the areas in your group — the giveaway group. house that need attention,

then list the work into priorities.

Lots of sun will hopefully be streaming in through your windows this spring. UV-protection is important so your upholstery and your carpet don’t fade. Window shades are a good idea if you don’t already have them. Be sure they do have UV-protection.

Once the house is clean and fresh-looking, bring the outdoors in with live plants and flowers. To make a seeming seamless transition from indoors to outdoors, consider using the same type of planters inside as outside and using complementary foliage inside as outside on the patio or porch.

Do you like that lemonfresh scent? Try this on for

size. Take a small vase or glass bottle and mix in lemonscented fragrance oil and mineral oil that is used as a nonevaporating base to hold the oils. You will also add a small dose of vodka to this mix. The vodka thins the oils and gets them to the right consistency so they move up the reeds that you will be placing in the vase or glass bottle.

How much of each? Start with 1/4 cup of mineral oil.

Add two to three tablespoons of vodka. Stir to mix well, then add the lemon-fragrance oil.

This is also a good concoction to drink if you get too tired to continue with spring cleaning. Just kidding!!

Hope spring will be sprouting in your home soon.

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Sellers have been waiting for a good time to sell. You’d think that the improved housing market would encourage sellers to take advantage of the best time to sell in many years.

In most cases, sellers will have to sell today at a lower price than they could have realized had they sold before the bubble burst. Prices may never be that high again, or not in the near future. It’s expected that the inventory will pick up somewhat in March and April as sellers who have a good reason to sell

will put their homes on the market.

Some would-be sellers bought at the peak of the market with little or no cash down, or they refinanced and pulled equity out of their home. They owe more than their home is worth even in this picked-up market.

Until prices move up significantly, many of these sellers are stuck in their homes unless they have cash to buy their way out.

Without the cash resources and a real need to move, these sellers are likely to stay where they are.

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see a higher sale price. This could be the case or not.

Most of the housing economists forecast a good year for home sales and prices in 2013.

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects the median existinghome price to rise 5.1 percent in 2013.

Existing-home sales are projected to increase by 8.7 percent. Yun expects the upward trend in the market to increase through 2014.

Yun also expects that interest rates will increase during this period due to inflationary pressures. He believes rates will average 4 percent in 2013 and 4.6 percent in 2014.

From the standpoint of affordability, now is a good time to buy if you can find a home that will suit your long-term needs. Higher interest rates and prices decrease affordability.

HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Although the housing market rebounded spectacularly last year, there are still dark clouds on the horizon.

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able mortgage credit and national and global economic uncertainties could keep home prices and sales lower than the optimistic housing experts predict.

In a recent article in the New York Times, Robert Shiller, professor of economics and finance at Yale University, stated that the data doesn’t clearly suggest a particular direction for home prices. They could rise or fall.

The housing market is so localized that prices in this country could go up and down at the same time, depending on location.

Sellers who are sitting tight, waiting to see if their home will be worth more in a year or so, might reconsider. The demand for housing is strong now and financing is cheap.

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It’s critical for the house and the HVAC system to work together, and you can’t depend on the HVAC system alone. There is a guide to DIY energy audits at http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/do-ityourself-home-energyaudits. But for such a large investment, you should use the services of a professional, certified by BPI (Building Performance Institute, Inc., at www.bpi.org) or RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network, at www.resnet.us).

With a total upgrade, the contractor will determine if the existing ductwork is sized properly for the furnace fan, and where the furnace is located in the home.

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REAL ESTATE: This 2 story good condition home & detached garage sit on a double lot at the corner of E. Monument & S. Long near the center of the Village. A highly motivated seller is seeking a sound financial customer, in a limited time frame, therefore offering this very nice home, at a minimum bid of only $48,000, less than half of the county’s appraised value. Contact Jerry Stichter, Auctioneer-Realtor, Garden Gate Realty for a bidders’ packet or go to the website at www.stichterauctions.com

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194 LITTLEJOHN

2378397

Look Here! 2 story with 4 beds, 2.5 baths, formal dining, family room, 2 car garage and much more. Sherwood subdivision. Close to schools.

Possession at closing. $159,000. Dir: N. Market to Robinhood to Littlejohn.

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526 LAKE ST. Doll House! Updates Galore! Kitchen with raised maple cabinets, bathrooms, laminate flooring, windows, doors & MORE. Neutral carpet. Fenced yard. $69,900. Dir: S. on Dorset, E. on Wayne , N. on Lake.

Jerry Miller 470-9011

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Richard Pierce 524-6077

GREAT VALUE! Well maintained 9 yr. old ranch home on a tranquil 1 acre wooded site in Miami East. Energy efficient features: Andersen windows & french doors, 2x6 exterior walls fully insulated, 3 bedrooms, oak kitchen, huge deck & storage building. $115,500.

Dir: St Rt 41 E to R on Alcony Conover Rd, L on Mill Rd., R on Marshall.

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937-335-4184 LJSold.com Laurie@LJSold.com

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2013 TIME: 12:30 PM REAL ESTATE SELLS at 2:00 PM REAL ESTATE: You’ll find this older residence offers nice amenities with its large rooms, two baths, deck, patio, storage shed & green house in an established neighborhood. There is an unfinished basement.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: The real estate has been appraised at $49,900 currently & by the Miami County Auditor for $78,600 and is offered free of appraisal subject to confirmation w/ $4,000 down. Call now to view this home or obtain a bidder’s packet of information. Contact Jerry Stichter, AuctioneerRealtor, Garden Gate Realty or go to www.stichterauctions.com for photos & more details.

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Elegant 4 bedroom home in Edgewater subdivision. This charming home features open floor plan, full finished basement with wet bar, rec room and 3 car attached garage. $254,900. Dir: St Rt 55 W to R on Parkview, R on Amberwood.

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You should choose an HVAC (heating, venting and air-conditioning) contractor who uses the HVAC manuals designated for the sizing, placement and installation of the ductwork and for the proper sizing of the heating and cooling equipment.

One home I recently inspected had a 4-ton air conditioner for a 1,900-square-foot ranch-style home. In my opinion, the air conditioner was oversized and would quickly cool the home, but would do little to remove moisture from the home’s air. A damp home is a breeding ground for mold and mildew.

I also found that the inside coil, which is part of the cooling system and located in the furnace cabinet, was not designed for a 4-ton system. All components of the HVAC system need to be matched to work efficiently, quietly and provide the most comfort for the homeowners.

If possible, all the duct work should be located inside the home and not in an attic, attached garage or crawlspace, and all of the ducts must be sealed airtight at all joints and seams.

Even though this has been a code requirement dating back to the 1980s, few contractors in my area bothered with sealing the ducts then, but the “times they are achangin’ ” — and the new codes are being rigidly enforced. If advised by the energy auditor, a total upgrade would be an economically wise choice.

Dwight Barnett is a certified master inspector.

TIPS Here are a few tips for keeping the medicine cabinet organized: • Medical-supply stores have great glass surgical jars for storing cotton swabs and bandages. They keep the items dry and within easy reach.

• Only keep the items that you use regularly in the medicine cabinet. Store other items, such as Aloe Vera or extra tubes of antibiotic cream, in a drawer or linen closet.

• Decide exactly what you want to keep in the medicine cabinet and don’t deviate from the plan.

• Consider moving drugs to a different location, such as a high kitchen shelf. High humidity and heat can cause some medicines to lose their potency.

• Keep first-aid supplies together so you can find them easily in case of an emergency.

Or buy a small emergency kit to keep on the medicine-cabinet shelf and store the larger boxes of Band-Aids and antibiotic creams in the linen closet.

• Take advantage of the removable shelves in your medicine cabinet and organize items by size.

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10760 FAIRVIEW RD. PIQUA Outstanding, remodeled ranch home located outside of Piqua!

Home features 3 beds, 2 full baths, 0.72 Acres, 1,392 SF, huge skylight, patio, fenced in backyard, chair rail, FR, WB fireplace, brand new stainless steel refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave & brand new washer & dryer pair. Recent updates include NEW: landscaping, driveway, garage door & opener, front vinyl siding, complete kitchen, 2 complete baths w/ceramic tile, doors, light fixtures, hardwood floors, carpet, water heater, furnace & central air unit Fresh interior & exterior paint & more! Easy to show! Broker owned. $119,900.

Paolina Quafisi-Bush 698-6176 or 672-2504

768 MARTIN Priced for quick sale this 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen, fenced yard. $55,900.

Paolina Quafisi-Bush 698-6176 or 672-2504

www.homes4saleinohio.com • pquafisi@yahoo.com 210 E. MAIN ST. Located in the heart of Troy, this historical home as been fully restored.

It’s a walker’s paradise! Just a block from downtown, near shops, restaurants, library and easy access to I-75. This stunning home has been recorded to have been part of the underground railroad. Over 3,950 sq. ft.

4 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half baths, grand entry with fine woodwork, high ceilings add volume, original wood floors and large windows fill the rooms with natural light. Spacious kitchen, oversized bedrooms. Relax in the 4 season room. Entertain on the large 46x20 private patio. Over $250,000 in upgrades have been done including, baths, kitchens, furnaces & a/c, wiring, plumbing, water heater plus a 4.5 car garage was added. The outside parking area will hold 6-8 cars. This home is currently divided for a rental or extra office space. Utilities are separate. This property makes a wonderful home or a business location. Possibilities are endless. Separate apartment can be rejoined to increase total living area. $175,900.

Paolina Quafisi-Bush 698-6176 or 672-2504

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1100 MARTZ DR. Don’t miss this low maintenance 3 bedroom ranch, immaculate condition, large kitchen, updates include, kitchen, bath, windows, siding, french doors, plumbing, electrical. Move in condition. $68,900 Paolina Quafisi-Bush 698-6176 or 672-2504

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702 CHESTNUT 3 bedroom brick ranch, large living room with fireplace. Spacious kitchen, hardwood floors priced to sell. $69,900 Paolina Quafisi-Bush 698-6176 or 672-2504

310 PINEWOOD Cozy 3 bedroom brick ranch features newer roof, gutters, down spouts, windows, furnace/ AC, water heater. Move in ready. $74,500.

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6616 W. STATE ROUTE 41 Country home features 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room, dining room, newer garage, water heater, spetic, roof, 1.12 acre lot. $88,900.

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1003 YOUNG ST. Welcome home to this charming home featuring 3 bedrooms, large family room, open kitchen, hardwood floors, updated windows, vinyl siding, basement, over sized 3 car garage. $78,900.

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ZONED BUSINESS building lot in Piqua. $37,500.

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1035 HILLCREST Overlooking the Golf Course Personally Designed 2 story home has large foyer, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths with living room, dining room, family room, sun room, woodburning fireplace and two car garage on. Priced to sell at $227,500.

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1309 SURREY RD.

795 E. STAUNTON RD.

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch has a 2 car garage & wood deck. It has a crawl space and central air. It is located near grade school. It is priced at $92,000.

3 bedroom ranch with basement & 1 car detached garage. It has gas forced air heat, central air and 10 x 13 enclosed back porch. Take N. Market to East on Staunton to 795 Priced at $89,900.

Call Ken Besecker at 937-216-3042 for a personal showing.

To see call Bob Schaeffer at 339-8352 or Ken Besecker 216-3042

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Spring Showcase Of Homes To secure a spot in the April 2013 Edition of the Miami County Home Buyers Guide contact:

10207 ST. RT. 55, ST. PARIS

Laurie Johnson

1.5 story on 2.005 acres in Graham Schools. 1st floor master with nice master bath.

Upstairs offers 2 nice sized bedrooms and another bath. Great room has fireplace with stove insert, study has pellet stove. 24x60 outbuilding. Above ground pool 15'x30' & 4 ft deep. Country pleasure! $219,900.

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1820 LAUREL CREEK, TROY

729 KATHY DR., SIDNEY

Great Space! 4 beds upstairs, partially finished full basement, 3+ car garage & wrap around front porch. 1st floor LR, DR, kitchen & FR. All exterior interior just painted. New: roof, gas furnace & central air., stove, refrigerator, corian counter tops, & landscaping. Chimney cleaned 2007. New water heater 2009. $239,900.

Cute 3 bed, 1.5 bath ranch on crawl space. 1 car att. garage as well as 14x20 det. shed. This home offers new roof, new rubber roof over deck, insulation, new floor in kitchen and bath & laundry. New garage door, new sink in bath, 2 new toilets. Washer, dryer, stove, microwave, dishwasher (new), refrigerator. SPECIAL FINANCING INCENTIVES AVAILABLE ON THIS PROPERTY FROM SIRVA’S PERFERRED LENDER. $98,000.

3257 MAGNOLIA DR., TROY

1423 MULBERRY ST., PIQUA

This is a beautiful 3 bed 2 b a t h ranch on a crawl space. This home has been totally updated with ceramic tile floors, new baths, new flooring, new appliances & more. Move in ready! Rear deck & large back yard. $143,000.

T o t a l l y redone 3 bedroom, 1 bath r a n c h .

Detached garage. This home is move in ready.

Large family room. Nice kitchen, beautful new bath. Why not take a look! $89,900.

1195 W. MAIN ST., TROY

630 BOXWOOD, TROY

W of traffic circle on Main. Historic home sits on almost an acre across from Menke Park. Home features 12 rooms, 3 full baths approx 4600 sq ft. 3 updated zone furnaces & central air units. Enclosed porch, brick patio & gorgeous yard & your own greenhouse. $248,900.

I-75 N, Exit 69 turn R, N on Co Rd 25A, L on Monroe Concord, 2nd R onto R ED UC E D! Merrimont, L on Brokenwoods, on corner of Brokenwoods & Boxwood. Spacious 2 story on wooded lot. 4 large bedrooms, 3 full baths, heated in ground pool. This is one you have to see! $324,900. $319,900

4706 COBBLESTONE, TIPP CITY

495 SOUTHVIEW DR., TROY

St Rt 202 N of I70 in Huber Heights to R on Carriage Hill.

Better than new describes this condo. Every upgrade. 1884 sq. ft., 2 beds, 2 baths, study & veranda room. Large 2 car garage. $210,000.

I-75 to E on St. Rt. 565 to R on Archer Dr., to R on Peters Rd. to L on Dickerson to L on Southview. Looking for perfect? This is the house for you. All brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & so many extras you can’t count. $194,900.

2025 SENECA, TROY

239 S CRAWFORD, TROY

Co Rd 25A to W on Swailes Rd RE D UC ED !

W of Peters to L on Seneca. Step in the front door and know you are home. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story, full finished basement, 3 car garage & tons of updates. $239,900 $244,900.

E Main to S on Crawford.

Don't drive by this cute 3 bedroom home with full basement. Many, many updates incl. kitchen, bath, windows, water heater, more. $89,900.

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270 WRIGHT RD., WEST MILTON

This is IT! GREAT BUY on this sprawling, custom built ranch with nearly 2500 sq.ft & split floor plan. Master suite offers walk in closet and total relaxation with a corner jetted tub in large private bath. Great room with gas fireplace and cathedral ceilings. Spacious kitchen & large utility/mud room. All of this on a half acre lot in a beautiful neighborhood. Hurry on this one!

CALL AMY WATT @937-216-7846 FOR MORE DETAILS

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523 MAPLEWOOD DR., TROY

CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN! Incredible VALUE on this wonderfully maintained ranch style home! Tons of updates... 3-dimensional roof (2011) A/C unit(2012), beautiful quality kitchen remodel w/ Haas Oak cabinetry & silestone countertops(2007), just to name a few!

You’ll find plenty of room to spread out or entertain in the semi-finished basement w/family room & half bath and the spacious enclosed patio. Immediate occupancy and appliances included! Truly must see to appreciate.

CALL AMY WATT @937-216-7846 FOR MORE DETAILS

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4425 W. BUNSON, PIQUA Wonderful setting and a very well maintained home on a quiet cul-desac! Move into your new home with over 2400 sq. ft. and watch the snowfall while sitting in front of your fireplace or play a game of pool in the large Recreational Room. Very spacious and lots of storage! Enjoy the lovely view of the stream and woods that run through the back of property. Plenty of room to roam for all your outdoor fun!! Golf course around the corner when Spring rolls around! A great place to call home!!! Seller is offering a 1 year Home Warranty! Don’t miss out on this one!!!

CALL BARB RANK @937-478-7551 FOR MORE DETAILS

880 SCENIC KNOLL, TIPP CITY Everything you need and MORE! This handsome Tudor located on a quiet cul de sac in Tipp City’s popular Deer Cliff Run offers approx. 4300 sq. ft. of finished living space plus unfinished walkup attic. Gourmet kitchen w/ abundance of custom made natural cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, Thermador gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave/warming tray combo & Bosch dishwasher in center island w/ butcher block top. Breakfast area, formal dining rm, living rm, family rm w/ WBFP & built-in book cases. Enjoy the beauty of this private tree-lined backyard w/ creek running through it from your Florida room, 2 level deck, or patio off of the finished walkout basement. Spacious master suite w/ sitting room, WIC w/ built-in ironing board, private bath w/ soaking tub & separate shower & convenient upstairs laundry!

CALL AMY WATT @937-216-7846 FOR MORE DETAILS

1965 GREENBRIAR, TROY If you are energy conscious and want a house that is environmentally friendly, come see this fabulous one owner home that is modern and green! Custom solar envelope home will save you money as you leave less of a footprint on the earth! Built by Millet Builders, this home has 6 in. exterior walls and 4 in. interior walls, plus extra insulation in all of the home. The two-level greenhouse on the front of home is a fabulous room for relaxation or entertaining year round. Owners have taken extremely incredible care of this home. All new countertops and hardware, new disposal, newer dishwasher and new flooring in kitchen, new flooring, sinks, faucets and plumbing in all baths, new carpet throughout, new 6 panel doors throughout, freshly painted throughout, and all wood in the home has been polyurethaned. Far too many features to mention, you must see this incredible home! The garage has storage upon more storage - shelving done smart! Make this one your next home!

CONTACT LORNA FURDERER @ 937-750-0340 FOR MORE DETAILS!

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PIQUA, Colonial Terrace Apartments. Water, sewer, trash, hot water, refrigerator, range included. 2 bedroom: $480, 1 bedroom: $450. W/D on site.

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

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Cramped kitchen treated to tasteful makeover

BY CANDICE OLSON Scripps Howard News Service The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what do you do if your kitchen is distinctly unappetizing?

Victor and May inherited a dysfunctional kitchen renovation from the previous owners of their home, who managed to butcher the space with a choppy layout and a monstrous obstacle of an island.

May is a nurse who works 12-hour shifts. When she’s home she spends a lot of time in the kitchen, cooking one meal that fits her son’s special dietary needs and another meal for the rest of the family.

But there was no joy to be found when cooking in this kitchen. Only two people could be in the room at the same time and the ceramic floor was way too hard for comfort. And if that weren’t enough, the tiny kitchen was sandwiched between a den and a dining room, with walls restricting the flow of movement.

So what was the recipe to fix this nightmare?

Simple: We basically blew up the whole room and then began to rebuild Victor and May’s kitchen from the floor up. To give them the space they needed, I decided to remove the wall between the kitchen and the family room, and enlarge the archway into the dining room. Today’s busy families spend a lot of time in these rooms, so my plan called for seamlessly blending these areas into one multifunctional space.

During the demo phase we uncovered a couple of unexpected obstacles.

Blown-in ceiling insulation had to be removed in order to install recessed pot lights. And remember that shoddy reno job I mentioned? It turns out that we had to shore up a supporting wall before we could even get started on the rest of our plan.

But once all of that was done, this project really

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This brand-new kitchen has all the right ingredients: style, functionality, form and flow. started to heat up! My favorite part of the renovation is the treatment we applied to the floor. We had to select a material that would meld with the cherry-toned hardwood and marble floor tile in the adjoining rooms, while providing the cushiony comfort May needed. Inspiration struck, and I chose a threecolor Marmoleum checkerboard tile floor that is easy to clean and soft underfoot.

My plan called for a lot of counter space and storage capabilities, two things every kitchen needs. We extended a durable and stain-free quartz counter down the entire length of this space, and a tiled backsplash that picks up the floor colors. In the “den” end of the new kitchen, a cozy sofa and a small round table offer casual seating, while a built-in desk with lots of adjoining storage

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Victor and May inherited a dysfunctional kitchen that badly needed renovation. space provides a convenient place to do homework. A wall-mounted TV is positioned above the desk, which was one of Victor’s special requests.

White Shaker-style cabinetry was chosen for the perimeter of the kitchen,

while dark cabinets were selected for the long, multipurpose island and for the storage units surrounding the desk. To give the dark wood a bit of a distressed look, black stain was sprayed onto each door and then removed by hand with

chandelier for the breakfast nook, and its larger cousin for the dining room. New stainless-steel appliances, including a roomy Frenchdoor fridge with bottom freezer, are stylish yet incredibly functional. The fridge is flanked by built-in pantry storage and lots of cupboards. Everything is in its place — and there’s a place for everything.

New draperies and a dining-room suite put the finishing touches on this space. Victor and May’s kitchen reno was a huge project that took a month to complete, but in the end they were thrilled. Their brand-new kitchen has all the right ingredients: style, functionality, form and flow.

Now the kids just have to learn how to cook …

a cloth, leaving behind just a hint of black in corners and crevasses. The final effect is modern with a twist of traditional.

We found a very cool Interior decorator hanging cutlery-themed Candice Olson is host of light fixture for over the island, and selected a small HGTV’s “Candice Tells All.”

Firm up garden plans for new season

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A season of gardening opportunity awaits. create the best environment for long-term success. As long as the ground isn’t frozen or saturated, it’s the perfect time to cultivate and clean up.

Preparation of the planting beds and future lawn area reigns supreme for this property over the next few weeks.

Weeding, contouring and a generous layer of topsoil worked lightly into the earth should serve my future plants and seedbed well. For the beds waiting to receive plants, I’ll top them off with several inches of mulch, as a green way to suppress weeds and prevent otherwise exposed soil from crusting over. Once my plants are in the ground, that same mulch will suppress certain plant diseases, keep roots cool and retain vital moisture in the soil.

As much as I enjoy

everything to do with preparing the site and planting beds, the real fun begins in a couple weeks as I finally build the vegetable garden I’ve dreamed about for years. I have a large plot of land that basks in the light of full sun all day. It is just asking to have a big garden on this spot, and I shall oblige. It will be a glorious garden, full of deep and wide raised beds. If ever there were a “made for TV garden,” this is it, since that is actually one of the main rea-

sons for having such a garden here— that and the fact that I love a big, beautiful vegetable garden.

No matter what you’re growing, I think one of the best parts of spring comes when you put those new plants into the garden for the first time.

Truth be told, I likely won’t wait to plant my new beds until after the last risk of frost has passed (do as I say, not as I do). The seedlings I’ve started indoors are abundant and plentiful. Should my early crop of plant-

Joe Lamp’l, host and executive producer of “Growing a Greener World” on PBS, is an author.

124 N. Main St. Sidney

492-7792

WEST MILTON 35 BLACK OAK DR.

This home is absolutely amazing! So much to offer! Great room offers vaulted ceiling with an excellent view of the backyard with numerous windows on rear wall along with an open staircase to 2nd floor that overlooks great room. Kitchen offers beautiful 42" maple cabinets with breakfast room & eat in bar area. 1st floor master bed includes sitting area & walk in closet. Master bath offers dual sinks, whirlpool tub & shower. Finished bonus room. 2 car att. garage along with a side covered patio area.

Within walking distance to new school & ball fields! Too many extras to mention them all! This is a must see! Priced to sell at $247,900.

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314 S. Miami St. West Milton, OH 45383 (937) 698-6400

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For sale by owner: custom 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2000 + sq. ft. Great room, dining room, enclosed sunroom, stone patio, gas fireplace with built-in bookcases, tile / hardwood, Geo Thermal heat. Call for appt. 937-332-7830

For Wooded Lots In Miami County Call Jerri Barlage 937-597-7115

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For many gardening enthusiasts, this time around late winter and early spring requires a lot of selfcontrol. We’ve been cooped up for months, unable to get our hands in the dirt, while attempting to appease our earthly desires through gardening catalogs, flower shows and plenty of daydreaming. By now, we’ve just about had it with ideas, and it’s time to put them into action. But for many, those moments are short-lived. Before we can garner any real momentum, Mother Nature reminds us that she’s still in control by following up those warm weather samplings with cold snaps in quick succession.

With self-restraint made possible only through years of feeling the painful consequences of my impulsive desire to beat the system, I wait a little longer. So what’s in store for my garden this season? With a new, five-acre property before me, I am giddy with anticipation. Our frost-free date is still over a month away, but there is plenty to do before then and even more beyond that.

For now, it’s all about the site prep, as it should be for any gardener or weekend warrior who desires to

ed seedlings prove to be premature, my backup supply will come in handy. Seeds are cheap and it’s always nice to have more than you need just in case or, even better, to share with others.

As you can see, I have plenty to do before the real gardening begins. Sharing future plans as well as past experiences between gardeners is part of the fun, and it’s one more way we can all become better gardeners. I’ll keep you posted on my progress this spring and beyond.

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

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

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

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PRODUCTION CONTROL SUPPORT STAFF KTH Parts Industries, Inc. a quality oriented manufacturer of stamped and welded auto parts, located in St. Paris, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a Support Staff member in our Production Control Department. Primary duties of this position are the preparation of documentation for shipping and receiving goods from our customer, as well as miscellaneous office functions. This is a second shift position.

The successful candidate for this position must have good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Also this candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills. This candidate must have an eye for detail and be willing to work overtime on short notice.

KTH Parts offers a very attractive benefit package, competitive wage, and team oriented manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates should send a confidential resume including salary requirements to:

KTH Parts Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 940 St. Paris, OH 43072 Attn: Prod. Control Support Recruiter KTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer 245 Manufacturing/Trade

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Adecco has exciting automotive opportunities in Ohio!

Right now, Adecco is looking for 2nd and 3rd shift automotive production professionals and forklift operators to join our team at KTH Parts Industries in St. Paris, Ohio.

As an Adecco associate, you will: • Earn a competitive Salary • Get access to great benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), bonus opportunities and more • Have access to free skills training and career counseling services

Apply today at www.adeccousa.com Branch Automotive West (5890) or call 937.593.9400

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Contact Sherie @ (419)348-1059 for info and reservations.

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Home Health Nurse (Wound Care Certified) Responsibilities include the clinical care of the client in the client’s place of residence utilizing the nursing process and following established policies and procedures of the medical plan for care.

Also, coordinates the case management and documentation progress of the client.

Qualified candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio Minimum of three years nursing experience and wound certification preferred.

Nurse Practitioner (Urgent Care)

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CHILD CARE TEACHERS Needed for full and part time positions.

Bus driver position also available. Must be 23 years old with good driving record. Benefits include discounted child care, health insurance, 401K. Call (937)498-1030 EOE

RECEPTIONIST/ VET ASSISTANT:

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Must be comfortable using MS Office and similar computer software and have a general equine background.

Veterinary experience helpful. Fax resume to (937)845-0457.

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

CHIEF ENGINEER

Full Time, Must pass background check, No phone calls

Please apply in person at: The Comfort Inn 987 East Ash St Piqua, Ohio 45356

CONSTRUCTION WORKER Applications being accepted for supervisor and laborers. Looking for experience and knowledge in pouring concrete footers and basements. Must be able to supervise 3-4 men. Must have a valid license with a good driving record.

Company benefits include: paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan.

Applications must be picked up at main office: JR Edwards Concrete Co. 3100 Schenk Rd Sidney, OH 45365

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NOW HIRING Darke, Miami, and Shelby County area, All Shifts available

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PRESS BRAKE OPERATORS

Raymath Company, located in Troy, Ohio, is seeking Press Brake operators for an expanding 2nd and 3rd shifts. Must have relevant metal manufacturing experience. Competitive salary with benefits.

Apply in person or send resume to: HR 2323 W State Route 55 Troy, OH 45373 No phone calls please

PT Clerk

Primary job duties are to assist members of the public with Library Resources, ensure accurate record keeping of Library Materials and assist other staff members as needed. See www.tippcitylibary.org for full description. Tipp City Public Library.

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CAREGIVER, Live in caregiver needed, Free rent, Must have references, (937)266-2363

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Must have STNA or two years experience working in the DD field.

Apply with American Nursing Care at americannursingcare.co m or call (937)431-9180

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FT 2nd RN FT 2nd STNAs PT 3rd STNAs PRN STNAs & RNs Apply in person at: Covington Care Center 75 Mote Dr Covington, OH Visiting Angels seeks experienced caregivers for in-home, private duty care. All shifts, preference for live-in, nights, and weekends. Always interested in meeting great caregivers!

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KTH Parts Industries, Inc., a quality oriented manufacturer of stamped and welded auto parts, located in St. Paris, Ohio has immediate openings for second shift Production Associates.

The successful candidate must have a good work history and be able to work overtime—including Saturdays.

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KTH Parts offers a very attractive benefit package, competitive wage, and a team oriented manufacturing environment, including: • Starting wage of $14.97/hr. plus shift differential • Pay increases every 6 months over the next two years • Health care (Rx card), dental, and vision coverage • Defined benefit retirement plan • 401(k) plan • Perfect attendance bonuses (quarterly) • Paid holidays, vacations, and shut-downs

Investigate in full before sending money as an advance fee. For further information, call or write:

Better Business Bureau 15 West Fourth St. Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45402 www.dayton.bbb.org 937.222.5825

Qualified candidates should send a resume to:

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KTH Parts Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 0940 St. Paris, OH 43072 Attn: Production Recruiter KTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer 240 Healthcare

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Here’s a brief glimpse at some of the benefits that employees enjoy: Medical - After a $250 deductible, 100% coverage for medical services rendered at Wilson Memorial Hospital • Prescription • Dental - Orthodontia included (No network) • Vision – (No network) • Hospital Paid Employee Life Insurance • Hospital Paid Long-Term Disability – 60% of basic monthly earnings • Retirement Program • Tuition Assistance • Wellness Program Our Wilson Memorial Hospital value is: “ASPIRE: Always Serve with Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.”

Qualified candidates may apply on-line at www.wilsonhospital.com

Currently seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to work on a casual basis in Urgent Care. Qualified candidates will be licensed in the State of Ohio, Certified Nurse Practitioner.

EOE

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1989 JOHN Deere, 970, 4wd, 1374 Hrs, 6ft John Deere finish mower, 6 foot woods blade, $8900, (937)638-4683

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535 Farm Supplies/Equipment

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Clear Creek Farm, private, non profit family style group home in Shelby County is seeking qualified candidates for coordinator position within residential program. Minimum requirement of Associate Degree in Social/ Human Services or related field of study. Supervisory experience preferred, LSW certification a plus.

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WOOD CHIPPER, DR Pro model, 16.5HP, electric start, new knife and battery, 4.5" diameter limb capacity. Works good, $1600, (937)238-2417.

583 Pets and Supplies

COCKER SPANIEL Puppies, AKC, 5 months old.

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595 Hay

HAY, Approximately 550 bales quality hay, made without rain, $5.75 per bale, Russia, (937)295-3787

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800 - Transportation

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805 Auto

2002 CHEVY Corvette C5 convertible, 6 speed manual, $15,000 (937)418-1456

830 Boats/Motor/Equipment

KITTENS, Free, adorable ragamuffins, 7 weeks old, looking for loving, lifelong families to adopt, (937)626-8577

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586 Sports and Recreation

850 Motorcycles/Mopeds

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850 Motorcycles/Mopeds

880 SUV’s

890 Trucks 1996 CHEVY 3500 4X4, low mileage, 1 owner, (937)295-2473

899 Wanted to Buy

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69K, very good condition, $15,675.

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