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Zimmerman charged in Martin case Trayvon Martin’s parents expressed relief Wednesday over a special prosecutor’s decision to charge the man responsible for the 17year-old’s death. Martin’s mother said if she could speak ZIMMERMAN directly to George Zimmerman, she would allow him a chance to say he is sorry for what happened.

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Development moves forward Commission backs Phase 1 for Stonebridge Meadows BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com At a Wednesday planning commission meeting, commissioners recommended city council approve phase one of Stonebridge

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Meadows, which includes 25 building lots, a detention basin and a 1acre private parkland located southwest of Concord Elementary School. Planning commission president Alan Kappers asked when all the amenities were required to be

added. These amenities, which also include a park shelter, park benches and a gazebo, must be completed by the beginning of phase three. The entire three-phase project is expected to take 10-14 years to complete. Kappers cast the only dissenting vote for phase one.

Strawberry Idol prize money increases

Board reviews water system

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Use up rhubarb in recipe from the Amish Cook Everyone is ready for bed. It has been a long day and enjoyable week having the children home for spring break. Monday they go back to school. Only 9 more weeks until the children’s school is over. We hope everyone had a blessed Easter. With rhubarb season in full swing, try this easy pie recipe! See Page 4.

INSIDE TODAY Advice ............................7 Calendar.........................3 Classified......................10 Comics ...........................8 Deaths............................6 Mary M. Moore Earl D. Morrow Donald R. Anthony Monica Cooper Marion Grubbs Jr. Horoscopes ....................8 Menus.............................6 Opinion...........................5 Sports...........................13 TV...................................7

BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com The stakes are even higher for this year’s Strawberry Idol, with some prizes more than doubling in value. Auditions for the Troy Strawberry Festival event will take place April 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 15 from 1-5 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 2899 W. Main St. First-place winners in each category take home $200 instead of $100, and second-place winners receive $50 in place of a $20 gift card. The overall grand prize winner earns $200 on top STAFF PHOTOS/ANTHONY WEBER of the category win, totalling $400 — Marvin “Scotty” Scott portrays the Prince and Sally Sando portrays Cinderella in a School on the Rock $150 more than last year. Homeschool co-op production of Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Tana Fogt, chairperson of the Strawberry Festival talent show, said a boost in sponsorship allowed for the increase in prize money for the contest, which is hosted at 4 p.m. May 20 in the church. “Hopefully with larger cash prizes School on the Rock and more of them, we’ll have even more of a turnout,” said Fogt, who Homeschool co-op started the contest in 2008. Her godpresent Rodgers’ father Fred Daffner, then-chairman of the Strawberry Festival who has and Hammerstein’s since passed away, encouraged her to ‘Cinderella’ start the contest. BY KATIE YANTIS • See IDOL on Page 2 Staff Writer kyantis@tdnpublishing.com

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Those looking for an evening filled with enchantment this weekend don’t have to travel far to get it. Students at School on the Rock Homeschool Co-op will be offering up doses of laughter and love as they present Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” for their annual production at The Hangar at First Baptist Church, 140 Elva Court, Vandalia. After the move from Troy to Vandalia last year, the group picked a small, locally written play, and producer Janet Larck said she wanted to do a wellknown show this year. “We like doing hard shows, it’s so much fun,” Larck said. “We

Abby McDaniel, center, portrays the stepmother while Laura Beth Fraley, left, and Emily Scott portray stepsisters.

VANDALIA have a lot of females this year, so it fits our needs this year. People like Broadway shows and shows that they recognize.” She said the well-known show has led to a lot of involvement — not only from the students — but from the families, as well. “We have two kids in junior

high and high school that are not in it,” Larck said. “All of them wanted to be in it. They are doing great, and they are just really easy to work with because they are just really good. They could perform it today if they had to.” Larck sends a big thank you out to parents for the amount of

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The Village of West Milton has taken the first steps toward fixing the problems with the water system. At Tuesday’s meeting, council authorized GPS mapping of the village’s entire sewer system beginning in May. The council awarded the contract for this project to the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, a vocational program out of Columbus, for $12,000.

The development’s homes will be priced between $300,000 to $400,000, developer Judy Tomb said at a previous meeting. Homes will be accessible by public streets. At Wednesday’s meeting, director of public service and safety Patrick Titterington said, “Phase one is right off the map that city council approved.” In other business, a rezoning

Before the Newton Board of Education adopted state policies — which include teacher evaluations, revised salary schedules Complete weather and other performance-based information on Page 9. changes — Superintendent Pat Home Delivery: McBride said the administration 335-5634 would be discussing the changes with its teacher union group. Classified Advertising: “We still need to discuss these (877) 844-8385 changes with our association,” McBride said Wednesday at the board of education meeting. “This is like putting the cart 6 74825 22406 6 before the horse,” McBride said.

PLEASANT HILL McBride said House Bill 153 was passed at “breakneck speed” and therefore did not allow time to discuss such changes with its associations. McBride said he hasn’t heard any negative feedback from the Newton staff about teacher evaluations, but reminded the board the association still had negotiating rights. McBride said policy changes include student teachers, eliminating seniority language in reduction of force and other policies.

If convicted, Kramer faces prison time BY WILL E SANDERS Ohio Community Media wsanders@dailycall.com

“The new law is now in effect and our policy has to reflect the law,” McBride said. Board member Candi Alexander said one policy which caught her eye was the responsibility school districts had concerning technology and students in reference to cyber-bulling. “I would think some of this has to fall on parents,” Alexander said. McBride agreed with Alexander and said many of the policies may eventually fall by the wayside, such as Jerrod’s Law and school safety mandates. He said

A former director of marketing and public relations for Edison Community College is facing possible prison time for the way authorities allege he conducted business as a representative of the school. Jack R. Kramer, 63, of Yellow Springs, was indicted by a Miami County grand jury and arraigned on a secret indictment KRAMER in Miami County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday afternoon on two fourth-degree felonies of having an unlawful

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Newton BOE reviews HB 153 changes BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com

Grand jury indicts former ECC employee

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• CONTINUED FROM A1 help that has been pitched in for the larger production. “It’s been all hands on deck,” she said. “All the parents have helped build the set and get all of it ready.” She said the caliber of the show the students are putting on with “Cinderella,” is a telling sign of the work ethic and the drive the students have to do well in all they do. “I honestly think it demonstrates that if there is a willingness to work hard they can do it,” Larck said. “They are all willing to use the gifts that God gave them. It’s such a team effort.” When the audience files into The Hanger starting tonight through Saturday, Larck said they can expect a good production — and will most likely be surprised. “I think they are always surprised such a small group can pull off such a huge production,” Larck said. As far as the production itself, Larck said there are quite a few highlights for audience members to look forward to. “The transformation scene with the pumpkin and carriage is really, really neat,” Larck said. “The whole scene is just really cool. This show is a fairy tale, but it has so much comedy built into it. It’s so much fun for the whole family.” In addition to the car-

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the panels and border. In other historic reviews, the home at 221 W. Franklin Street will be repainted using colors similar to its present appearance, with the major difference being changing the trim from eggplant to dark maroon. Undergoing larger changes is the home at 16-18 S. Oxford St. The commission approved removing the rear addition and

installing white vinyl-clad windows. Commissioners also approved installation of a 48-square-foot sign and red awnings on the west side of 2 E. Main St., which will house The Art Vault Gallery, to open next month. The brick addition and window trims will be painted to unify the building’s appearance as well.

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Cinderella riage scene, Larck said there are two “wicked” sisters that are guaranteed to offer laughs to those in attendance. Played by Emily Scott and Laura Beth Fraley, Larck said the wicked step sisters will offer the laughter on top of the love story between Cinderella and the prince. With a high-pitched long laugh, Larck said the duo appeared in auditions set for the show. “They came to auditions like this,” Larck said after a scene in rehearsal staring the sisters. “Their mother is a riot as well.” Larck said she and the other directors and producers recognized that it would take someone special to fill the shoes of the sisters. “You had to be willing to not sing pretty, wear the gaudy costumes and be willing to be goofy,” Larck said. As far as she is concerned, Larck said she thinks Scott and Fraley will offer the audience exactly what they would expect from the step sisters in a live show. Those interested in attending the show can call Tonja at (937) 2334374 to purchase tickets. All tickets are $8 and children under 2 years old are free (if sitting on a parent’s lap.) Limited tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds from the show help to fund the high school trip to Boston. The show will begin at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

• CONTINUED FROM A1 interest in a public contract. Kramer entered a plea of not guilty to the pair of felonies and an April 30 pretrial hearing is scheduled. According to the indictment, Kramer allegedly committed the first offense between Jan. 25, 2008 through June 27, 2008, and the second offense between Dec. 5, 2008 through March 13, 2009, when he was the director of marketing and public relations for Edison. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Terry Lewis, who is handling the case, said Kramer committed the criminal offenses while he held his position at Edison. “He was involved with obtaining media contracts (for the college) when he had an interest in an agency from which he was associated with,” Lewis said. Having an unlawful interest in a public contract is when a public official authorizes or employs authority or influence of the public official’s office “to secure authorization of any public contract in which the public official, a member of the public official’s family, or any

of the public official’s business associates has an interest.” Paul Nick, executive director of the Ohio Ethics Commission, which is the agency that investigated the case, declined to identify the dollar amount of the crimes and referred all other questions to the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office. Kramer, also a locally known radio play-by-play announcer for area sports and who runs an online sports broadcasting website, was released on a recognizance bond following his brief court arraignment. When contacted over the telephone, Kramer withheld commenting on the allegations and said he only learned of them “a few days ago.” If convicted, Kramer faces between one to three years in prison, but could also receive a community control sanctions sentence. Edison Community College President Cristobal Valdez reserved commenting on the case because it was the first he had heard about the allegations. “At this point, I would decline,” Valdez said.

Newton • CONTINUED FROM A1 the district would “do its best to comply with the mandate.” “It’s daunting,” he said of House Bill 153. Treasurer Nick Hamilton reported to the board the district’s personnel costs are 3.13 percent less than last year. He said total revenue is up by 2.85 percent and expenditures are down 1.64 percent. Hamilton reported the state released one of many funding formulas for all districts earlier this month. The latest projection forecasts the district may receive $2,109,410 from the state, down $142,175 from last year’s funding of $2,251, 585. “I always say I am cautiously optimistic about the forecast because items like this can change so fast,” Hamilton said. He said he believes enrollment numbers will increase along with open enrollment funds to up the general

funding in the district. The board also approved Tammy Weaver’s letter of resignation for retirement purposes as K-12 art instructor. The board also approved the resignations of science teacher Kim Strayer, math teacher Sara Roach and health and physical education instructor Jordan Schmidt. Additionally, the board also discussed what to do with the now-defunct American Legion scholarship loan. The award, which was to be repaid after graduation, is in the care of Miami County Foundation. McBride said he was looking to change the scholarship somehow to award to students instead of it being a loan like it was distributed in the 1980s. McBride said he didn’t want the funds to go unused, but didn’t want the district to be held liable or act as “loan officers.” For additional information, visit Newton Local School’s website at www.newton.k12.oh.us.

Idol Strawberry Idol. Fogt’s mom Susan Fogt said she Last year’s winner, was in awe of Baldasare’s Nicholas Baldasare, will be talent last year. performing again at “You know how you hear

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request for the south side of West Stanfield Road was approved by the commission to accommodate Senior Active Inc., an adult day care center. Commissioners decided not to hold a public hearing, meaning the recommendation will go straight to city council. All five historic district

reviews also were approved. A new 32.1-square-foot aluminum sign, complete with gloss black vinyl and apple-green lettering, was approved for the Family Bike Shop at 12 W. Main St. Also approved were several proposed changes to 101 S. Market St., including adding a baseboard, repairing minor damages to the stucco walls, replacing existing lights and painting

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somebody’s voice and it’s like butter? That’s how his is,” said Susan, who had helped organize the festival for 32 years prior to this year. Her daughter said 2008’s winner Gregory Ashe stands out in her mind. “He got a perfect score from the judges, which hasn’t happened since,” Tana Fogt said. The contest is divided into age categories of 1217, 18-30, 31-50 and 51 and older. There also is a separate division for groups. Howard Cheney of Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home is the main Strawberry Idol sponsor. Other sponsors, in addition to Susan and Tana Fogt, include Applebee’s, Penn Station, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pam Holl, Mary Wolfe, Nathan Walters and Martha Adamsky. Participants may fill out an application on the day of tryouts or ahead of time using the form at http://www.gostrawberries.com/involved/eventregistration. For more information, send an email to strawberryidol@gmail.com.

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the film, a short discussion will follow. There will be cafestyle seating with popcorn and soda pop. The film series • CINDERELLA: School is intended for adult vieweron the Rock Homeschool ship and may not be approC o m m u n i t y Co-op will present Rodgers priate for children under 13. Calendar & Hammerstein’s The film is free. “Cinderella,” at 7 p.m. • CHICKEN DINNER: The Thursday and Friday and 2 CONTACT US Sons of AMVETS Post No. p.m. Saturday at The 88 of Troy will host a fourHangar at First Baptist piece chicken dinner with Church, 140 Elva Court, baked potato or fries, Call Melody Vandalia. To purchase tickcoleslaw, roll, pudding and ets, call Tonja at (937) 233fruit from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for Vallieu at 4374. All tickets are $8 per $7. 440-5265 to person (children 2 and • RAFFLE: Zero Harm to list your free under are free if sitting on a Animals and Humans will be parent’s lap). Limited tickets hosting a raffle to raise calendar will be available at the funds for the Miami County items.You door. Proceeds from ticket Animal Shelter. Tickets are can send sales help to fund the high $1 each or 6 for $5 and can school trip to Boston. your news by e-mail to be purchased only at vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. Curry's Video Plus, located at 30 S. Miami St., West TODAY Milton. Director of the Miami County Animal Shelter • MOVIE NIGHT: Marcia Doncaster will be drawing the winFamily movie night will be from 5:30-8 p.m. ner at 7 p.m. Friday. All proceeds will go at the Troy-Miami County Public Library. A to the animal shelter. First grand prize is a classic Disney movie will be offered, and Budwieser electric guitar, second prize is the title will be posted at the library. an 8 x 10 photograph of Jason Voorhees Students in grades kindergarten through from the movie Friday the 13th and third fifth grade and their families may register by prize is three movies from Curry's Video's calling 339-0502. sale collection. Prior to the drawing, • HEALTH FORUM: The Miami County Jason Voorhees will appear in costume at Democratic Women’s Committee will host the video store from 6-8. a women’s health forum with a panel from the Ohio Democratic Party at 6:30 p.m. at SATURDAY the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. • CHEESE STEAK DINNER: The Clifford Thompson Post No. 43, 622 S. • FISH FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Market St., will offer a Philly cheese steak Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, and fries dinner from 5-7 p.m. for $8. Ludlow Falls, will offer an all-you-can-eat • MONTHLY MEETING: The Miami fish fry and smelt dinner with french fries, County Children’s Services Board will meet baked beans and applesauce for $8 from 5at 9 a.m. at 510 W. Water St., Troy. 7 p.m. • WRITING LECTURE: Edison • GROWING UP WILD: A “Growing Up Community College will host a public lecWild,” Project Wild workshop will be offered ture series event focusing on the importo children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at tance, power and effect that writing has on Brukner Nature Center. Through Project our daily lives at 7 p.m. in the Edison Wild, Growing Up Wild builds upon the Theater of the Piqua campus. The lecture, young child’s sense of wonder about titled, “Writing as Magick: Words, Reality nature and the wildlife around them and and Responsibility,” will be presented by gives you the tools to ensure that natural Edison faculty member Stephen Marlowe, connection grows. Pack a lunch and bring a who teaches composition at Edison. wild snack to share. There is a $5 fee to • HUMANE SOCIETY: The Miami cover the cost of hand outs and supplies. County Humane Society will meet at 7 p.m. All participants will receive a resource book. at the Troy-Miami County Library. To register, call BNC at 698-6493 or contact • DISCOVERY WALK: A morning disMiss June with any questions or concerns covery walk for adults will be offered from at education@bruknernaturecenter.com. 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, Come dressed to explore the outdoors. 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom • BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be Hissong, education coordinator, will guide offered from 8 a.m. to noon at walkers as they experience the seasonal Ginghamsburg Church, 7695 S. County changes taking place. Bring binoculars. Road 25-A, Tipp City. Anyone who regis• RAFFLE: Zero Harm to Animals and ters to donated can take home a “Catch the Humans will be hosting a raffle to raise Wave and Donate Blood” tumbler. funds for the Miami County Animal Individuals with eligibility questions are invitShelter. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 ed to email canidonate@cbccts.org or call and can be purchased only at Curry's (800) 388-GIVE or make an appointment at Video Plus, located at 30 S. Miami St., www.DonorTime.com. West Milton. Director of the Miami County • RELAY BENEFIT: An auction, silent Animal Shelter Marcia Doncaster will be auction and performances by Cadillac Sam drawing the winner at 7 p.m. Friday. All and DJ Jerry Davis will begin at 6 p.m. as proceeds will go to the animal shelter. part of a Relay For Life fundraiser at Lloyd First grand prize is a Budwieser electric Fry’s hangar, 10328 Hardin Road, Piqua, guitar, second prize is an 8 x 10 photosponsored by Team Havenar Family & graph of Jason Voorhees from the movie Friends. Pop and water will be available or Friday the 13th and third prize is three bring your own beverages. The $10 fee movies from Curry's Video's sale collecincludes dinner. tion. Prior to the drawing, Jason Voorhees • RUMMAGE SALE: The American will appear in costume at the video store Legion Ladies Auxiliary will have a rumfrom 6-8. mage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. a 622 S. Market St., Troy. All proceeds will benefit veterans’ families in need. FRIDAY-SATURDAY • SOCCER REGISTRATION: Miami East Youth Soccer Association registration • RUMMAGE SALE: A rummage sale, will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Miami East by the United Methodist Women, will be Elementary. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. • FISH FRY: The Troy Eagles No. 971 to noon at First Place Christian Center, 16 W. Franklin St., Troy. Many good used items will offer an all-you-can-eat fish fry with fries and coleslaw from 5:30-7 p.m. for $7. and clothing will be for sale. Proceeds will • WILDFLOWER WALKS: A spring wildbe used for mission work. For more inforflower walk will be at 2:30 p.m. at Aullwood mation, call 335-2826. Audubon Center, Dayton. • PLANT SALE: Aullwood’s native plant FRIDAY sale will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aullwood Audubon Farm. Gardeners • COMMUNITY SERVICE: A communimay choose from a wide selection of native ty Good Friday service will be offered at perennial plants priced at $3.50. Trees and noon at First Presbyterian Church. The shrubs range from $3.50 to $25. A variety service is provided by the community clerof wildflowers that have been rescued from gy. areas scheduled for development also will • FRIDAY DINNER: The Pleasant Hill be available for purchase. Admission is VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, free. Ludlow Falls, will offer dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. for $7-$8 For more information, call SUNDAY (937) 698-6727. • FRIDAY DINNER: The Covington • TURKEY SHOOT: The Troy VFW Post VFW Post No. 4235, 173 N. High St., 5436, 2220 LeFevre Road, will offer a Covington, will offer dinner from 5-8 p.m. turkey shoot beginning at noon. Sign ups For more information, call 753-1108. will begin at 11 a.m. The women’s auxiliary • SOUPER WALK: The Miami County will offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast from Park District will hold its Souper Walk Series program from 7-9 p.m. at Charleston 9 a.m. to noon for $5. • SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Pleasant Hill Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Tipp City. Weather permitting, participants are invited to come enjoy a guided hike led Ludlow Falls, will offer a made-to-order breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Everything is a la by a park district naturalist followed by a carte. warm crackling campfire and a hot cup of • EUCHRE TOURNEY: A Euchre toursoup de jour. A good old fashioned campfire nament will be offered at the Pleasant Hill kickoff also will be offered with John De Boer. Hikers are encouraged to bring a non- VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls. Sign up will be at noon and perishable food item for donation to a local play will be at 1 p.m. The entry fee is food pantry. Registration preferred by send$3 per person. ing an e-mail to register@miamicounty• VIEW FROM THE VISTA: Be the first parks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115. to spot the new arrivals as they make their • STEAK FRY: The Sons of the way north to their breeding grounds from 2American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City 4 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. will, present a steak fry from 6-7:30 p.m. for • CREATURE FEATURE: Turtles will be $10. The meal will include baked potato, the feature from 2-3 p.m. at Brukner Nature salad bar, roll, butter and dessert. Center. Come visit with the eastern box • FILM SERIES: Hayner’s Film Series midland painted turtles and learn how each will come to an end with the musical has a unique way of surviving in their envi“South Pacific,” at 7:30 p.m. at center, 301 ronment. This event is free and open to the W. Main St., Troy. The evening will start out with an introduction of the film. After viewing public.

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Drug drop-off planned susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. TROY — From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21, are alarmingly high, as are the number of the Miami County Sheriff’s Office is hosting accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of a drop-off event where residents can bring abused prescription drugs are obtained from medications for disposal to Miami County Sanitary Engineering, 2200 N. County Road, family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Troy. This drop-off gives the public another In addition, Americans are now advised opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially danger- that their usual methods for disposing of ous expired, unused and unwanted prescrip- unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both tion drugs. pose potential safety and health hazards. The service is free and anonymous, no For more information, contact the Miami questions asked. County Sanitary Engineering Department at This initiative addresses a vital public 440-3488 or the website at www.miamicounsafety and public health issue. Medicines tysed.com. that languish in home cabinets are highly For the Troy Daily News

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718 and will be closed 24hours-a-day.

PLEASANT HILL — Newton Local School Board of Education board policy allows enrollment to the Newton School district from any district in the state of Ohio. The application for inter-district open enrollment should be submitted on the district’s open enrollment form no later than May 31. Application forms can be obtained by calling (937) 676-2002 or accessed on the Internet at http://www.newton.k12.oh.us /forms/OpenEnrollment.pdf.

Kids Learning Place taking enrollments

MIAMI COUNTY — The Kids Learning Place, education and care centers, are now enrolling children for fall 2012 in classrooms at Troy, Piqua, West Milton and Pleasant Hill centers or home base in outlying rural areas. Classrooms provide children with a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment or a visiting home based opportunity. Kids Learning Place classrooms provide every child with a Rangeline Road positive education experience that includes: to close • Teachers with degrees NEWTON TOWNSHIP — in every classroom, a research-based online curRangeline Road will be riculum, bus transportation closed between Laughman in most areas and a program Road and State Route 718 that welcomes the opportunibeginning today through ty to service children with June 8 for a bridge replacespecial needs. The program ment by the Miami County also offers individualized Bridge Department. services for children and famThe road will be closed 1/2 mile south of State Route ilies, developmental testing

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Rhubarb season makes for delicious recipes 6:30 a.m. Our day begins. The girls and I start with breakfast while my husband Joe and the boys do the morning chores. Joe also starts a fire in the stove since it is chilly in the house. Our thermometer shows 30 degrees and it looks like it has frosted in some places. Hopefully it was not enough to effect anything. We are just burning wood instead of coal since we only need heat in the house on some days. The warmer weather in March sure spoiled us. 8 a.m. Breakfast is ready, which consists of eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, toast, milk and grape juice. Also peanut butter cookies, which Loretta made. We will take some to church services at our neighbors home tomorrow. Joe usually doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat breakfast during the week since he goes to work so early. He eats something at break time. On weekends he always enjoys a good breakfast,

then baked from fresh. She was asking everyone to see if they tasted a difference. When the boys were in for a break they tasted some and she asked them. They kept saying they needed another cookie since they forgot to taste the first one. I think Verena figured out that they just wanted more. They kept saying they forgot to taste the first one so they could get more cookies. Lovina Eicher 1 p.m. We have a light lunch Troy Daily News Guest of grilled cheese sandwiches and Columnist leftover pizza. 2:30 p.m. Everyone took a which I think is the most impor- break and is now back to work. tant meal of the day. We get the clothes in off the 9 a.m. Joe and the boys go lines. We also do some ironing. I outside to cut and haul some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to do laundry on a wood. The girls and I do laundry, Saturday, but yesterday was weekly cleaning and the dishes. Good Friday so we went to Jacob Verena mixes up a batch of and Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for dinner. They had chocolate chip cookies and bakes a very good meal of barbecued them. She is doing a science hot wings, mashed potatoes, project at school about seeing gravy, corn, potato salad, hard the difference in dough that has boiled eggs, carrots and celery been refrigerated 48 hours and sticks, green onions, cheese,

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WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Food and Drug Administration called on drug companies Wednesday to help limit the use of antibiotics given to farm animals, a decades-old practice that scientists say has contributed to a surge in dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria. Antibiotics are mixed with animal feed to help livestock, pigs and chickens put on weight and stay healthy in crowded barns. Scientists have warned that this routine use leads to the growth of antibioticresistant germs that can be passed to humans. The FDA has struggled for decades with how to tackle the problem because the powerful agriculture industry says the drugs are a key part of modern meat production. Under the new FDA guidelines, the agency recommends antibiotics be used â&#x20AC;&#x153;judiciously,â&#x20AC;? or only when necessary to keep animals healthy. The agency also wants to require a veterinarian to prescribe the drugs. They can currently be purchased over-the-counter by farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now you have a veterinarian who will be consulting and providing advice to these producers, and we feel that is an important element to assure that they are in fact using these drugs appropriately,â&#x20AC;? said William Flynn, a deputy director in FDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterinary medicine center. The draft recommendations by the FDA are not binding, and the agency is asking for drug manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooperation to put the limits in place. Drug companies would need to adjust the labeling of their antibiotics to remove so-called production uses of the drugs. Production uses include increased weight gain and accelerated growth, which helps farmers

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Only nine more weeks until the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school is over. We hope everyone had a blessed Easter. With rhubarb season in full swing, try this easy pie recipe! Rhubard Custard Pie 1 pint of milk 1 teaspoon flour 3 beaten eggs 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 cups rhubarb, finely chopped Preheat oven to 400. Heat milk just until warm. Rub flour with enough water to make a paste. Add mixture to hot milk. Pour the mixture over the eggs mixed with sugar and salt. Cover bottom of unbaked pie shell with finely chopped rhubarb. Pour custard over rhubarb. Bake slowly, never letting it boil, at 400 for 10 minutes then 350 for about 30 minutes.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Students with agricultural backgrounds stepped up this week at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to show their classmates where their food comes from, and employed some entertaining tactics including milking a mechanical cow. Several dozen UNL students who grew up on farms or had ranching backgrounds volunteered to help at Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Husker Food Connection,â&#x20AC;? the Lincoln Journal Star reported. As country music provided aural ambiance, citified students also rode a mechanical bull and clambered aboard a tractor. There also were some agricultural facts to ingest. A sign next to the mechanical dairy cow said a real cow typically consumes 90 pounds of feed and 25 to 50 gallons of water a day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people are three or more generations

rhubarb dessert, pudding, peanut butter cookies and ice cream. Jacob had eggs hidden outside for an egg hunt. The eggs were filled with candy and coins. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;grand prizeâ&#x20AC;? egg was hidden and was found by Jacob and Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Steven, age 4. He was so proud to be the grandprize winner. His prize was $10, but I think he would have been happy just knowing he was the one who found the egg. 6:45 p.m. Susan leaves with her friends to go to the community building where the youth will gather. Joe is grilling chicken and hot wings with our supper. Everyone else is getting cleaned up for church services tomorrow. Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend, Timothy, joined us for supper. 9 p.m. Everyone is ready for bed. It has been a long day and enjoyable week having the children home for spring break. Monday they go back to school.

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In this Tuesday photo, Grant Meiergerd, an Animal Science major from Fremont, has matters â&#x20AC;&#x153;udderlyâ&#x20AC;? under control as he grapples with the task at hand and works against time to fill a pail to a defined point during the Husker Food Connection at the Nebraska Union in Lincoln, Neb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pink slimeâ&#x20AC;? is a term removed from the farm, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been to the used by critics of lean, finefarm before,â&#x20AC;? said volun- ly textured beef that is teer Alissa Doerr, an agri- mixed with other cuts to cultural economics major make ground beef. The from Creighton who pro- product drew public scrutivided firsthand accounts of ny recently because of conlife on a corn and cattle cerns about the ammonium hydroxide used by farm. SoJin Yu, a 27-year-old South Dakota-based Beef graduate accounting stu- Products Inc. to treat the dent from Seoul, South meat, which the company Korea, said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very says kills bacteria. The UNL event was put interesting to see animals on by an agricultural advoin person.â&#x20AC;? Bob Meduna, a UNL cacy group, Alliance for the Extension educator based Future of Agriculture in at Mead, used the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nebraska, and several stuMobile Meat Lab for his dent groups, including the university rodeo club and demonstration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lack of under- Block and Bridle. The allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizastanding about agricultural production,â&#x20AC;? Meduna tional director, Willow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I think a good Holoubek, said the stuexample is this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pink slimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dents arranged the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thing that just jumped up.â&#x20AC;? format.

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Former Troy coach has earned honor The numbers — as impressive as they may be — tell only a part of the story. In his 28 years as Troy High School football coach, Steve Nolan amassed 202 wins — easily the most in the school’s storied history — won eight league championships and took 11 different teams to the playoffs. He put up numbers that will be hard for any coach to match or even come close to. Nolan, however, was about much more than wins and losses. His true value to the school can only truly be measured in lives touched and men made. What 10,000 or more fans saw on Friday nights in Troy Memorial Stadium in no way reflects what he truly was able to accomplish. Nolan was an integral part of the lives of hundreds of young men who went through his system. He served not only as footAs I ball coach, but as counselor, friend and — in some cases — father figure. See It When players would stray from the straight ■ The Troy and narrow, Nolan frequently was there to put Daily News them back on the right path. When players welcomes needed an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on, columns from he was there. He gave back to his players and our readers. To teams in ways most cannot fathom. He sent submit an “As I countless players on to college who may otherSee It” send wise never have sought out higher education. your type-writSteve Nolan didn’t just win countless football ten column to: games — he turned out productive members of ■ “As I See It” c/o Troy Daily society. News, 224 S. And now a group of people want to see Nolan Market St., honored for his efforts. Troy, OH 45373 At a recent Troy Board of Education meet■ You can also ing, a group of Trojans pitched the idea of name-mail us at ing the field inside Troy Memorial Stadium editorial@tdnpu “Steve Nolan Field.” blishing.com. We fully support this idea. We think Nolan ■ Please should be honored in part because of his sucinclude your full cess on the field — but just as much for his sucname and telecess stories off the field. What better way to phone number. honor a man who contributed so much to the city of Troy than by naming the field on which he made himself a household name than by renaming a 100-yard swatch of grass “Steve Nolan Field?” We understand this is a decision the Troy BOE should not — and will not — take lightly. Renaming a public property after a singular person is not an easy proposition. The city itself ran into this very same problem a year ago when a group asked to rename a street in Troy after noted civil rights leader Lucille Wheat. We supported naming the street after Wheat, just as we support naming the field after Nolan. We feel both have made oncein-a-generation contributions that simply cannot be ignored. For its part, the Troy BOE said it would take a serious look at renaming the field after Nolan — and we take board members at their word they will do just that. This is not a decision they should take lightly. We hope they give the proposal due consideration before rendering a final decision. In our eyes, however, we feel this is a decision that should only end one way — with yet another victory for a legendary Troy football coach.

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal on Congress and inside trading: Much like state lawmakers who heralded their ethics reform package last year, Congress is heaping great praise on itself for passing a law banning insider trading and bringing more light to the financial transactions of federally elected officials. It is about time this double

standard will end. Yet much like state lawmakers, what Congress has done to clean up its own behavior doesn’t go far enough and more reforms are clearly necessary. The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives now have passed legislation clarifying that members of Congress are subject to federal anti-fraud laws covering stock trading. Congress took this action

after the CBS “60 Minutes” news program revealed several disturbing examples — ranging from the actions of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. — where lawmakers benefited financially by having knowledge of information before it became public. With their public approval ratings already in the ditch, Congress had to do something.

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A little boy who doesn’t know the meaning of quit My wife and I made a promise almost three years ago — no matter what challenges we faced, we were never going to quit on our son. This is Autism Awareness Month — and I assure you, Michelle and I are well aware. Nearly three years ago, our baby boy Maximilian was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As we sat there in Children’s Medical Center, tears streaming down our faces, we made a solemn vow to one another — and to our son — that we would never quit on him. We promised we would move heaven and earth to do all we could in our power to ensure, no matter what peaks and valleys he would face, he would have as normal a life as possible. We knew this much — we weren’t going to quit on him. What we didn’t know, however, was that he wasn’t going to quit on us, either. My 4-year-old son is the hardest working little boy I know. He has an inner strength and resolve I can’t possibly fathom or comprehend. What comes naturally to most chil-

David Fong Troy Daily News Columnist dren is a struggle for Max. For most children, simple things such as learning to walk and talk are mere rights of passage on the way to adulthood. For Max, they are a daily fight. He didn’t say his first words until just last year — and that only came through the diligent efforts of daily tutoring. When other children are watching television or playing with toys, Max is sitting in a room with a tutor, learning how to find his voice. He receives 30 hours of tutoring per week. For most, learning to speak is something to be taken for granted. For Max, it’s a full-time job. There are days when I’m sure he’d rather be watching

“The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” or playing with his train set with grandpa. Instead, he’s working one-on-one with a tutor, struggling to break free from autism’s binds and battling for each syllable he speaks. That, however, is only a part of his battle. Because of the recent finds regarding links between the effects of autism and a children’s diet, Max has been placed on a strict dairyand gluten-free diet. This has made his life much different than most children his age. When other kids were recently devouring their Easter candy — descending like a plague of locusts on their chocolate bunnies — Max had to let mommy and daddy sort through his basket to find a treat he could have. When other kids are devouring chicken nuggets and pizza, Max has to wait for mommy to prepare a special meal for him. Everything Max learns how to do — from brushing his teeth to riding a bike — is going to be a fight. I’m putting my money on Max.

Of course, this isn’t just Max’s fight. We could not have gotten to this point without the love and support of so many others. He has a team of selfless tutors, preschool teachers who go above and beyond on a daily basis to ensure he’s treated like every other little boy in the classroom, a staff at Riverside of Miami County who was instrumental in his early childhood development and — most important of all — understanding family members who are there for him at every triumph and, more important, every failure. Max will keep fighting every day of his life. That much I’ve learned from my little monster man. There is no quit in daddy’s little trooper. He may have autism, but it does not — and will not — have him. Keep fighting the good fight, my little trooper. Mommy and daddy will never quit on you. We won’t allow that to happen. Because we know you’ll never quit on us.

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Zimmerman arrested, charged with second-degree murder WASHINGTON (AP) — Trayvon Martin’s parents expressed relief Wednesday over a special prosecutor’s decision to charge the man responsible for the 17-year-old’s death. Martin’s mother said if she could speak directly to George Zimmerman, she would allow him a chance to say he is sorry for what happened. “I would probably give him an opportunity to apologize,” Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, told The Associated Press in an interview. “I would probably ask him if there were another way that he could have settled the confrontation that he had with Trayvon, other than MARTIN the way it ended, with Trayvon being shot.” Her voice trailed off, and tears welled in her eyes. She remained stoic, and expressed faith that the justice system would work as it should. Martin’s father, Tracy Martin, offered several questions that he would like to ask Zimmerman about

the sequence of events that led up to Trayvon’s death, but in the end he would want to know, “Was it really worth it?” “The question I would really like to ask him is, if he could look into Trayvon’s eyes and see how innocent he was, would he have then pulled the trigger? Or would he have just let him go on home?” Tracy Martin said. The parents spoke in Washington shortly before special prosecutor Angela Corey announced in Florida that Zimmerman, 28, had been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in their son’s Feb. 26 death. The parents and Trayvon’s brother, Jahvaris Fulton, were attending a national conference convened by Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. They watched Corey’s announcement on television in a room at the Washington Convention Center. As

soon as Corey uttered the words “second-degree murder,” Martin and Fulton grasped hands, and their attorney, Benjamin Crump, placed his hands over theirs. Fulton smiled slightly at the news. “We wanted an arrest and we got it,” Fulton said later during a brief appearance before reporters. Before the arrest, Fulton said: “That won’t bring Trayvon back but at least that would give us reassurance that the justice system is working.” Zimmerman’s shooting of the black teenager brought demands from black leaders for his arrest and set off a furious nationwide debate over race and self-defense that reached all the way to the White House. Zimmerman, whose father is white and whose mother is Hispanic, said the teenager attacked him, and he shot in self-defense. Martin’s family argued Zimmerman was the aggressor. They appealed for their supporters, as well as Zimmerman’s supporters, to remain calm in response to the prosecutor’s decision.

Prison panel denies Manson parole CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) — A prison panel denied parole Wednesday to mass murderer Charles Manson in his 12th and probably final bid for freedom. Manson, now a graybearded, 77-year-old, did not attend the hearing where the parole board ruled he had shown no efforts to rehabilitate himself and would not be eligible for parole for another 15 years. “This panel can find nothing good as far as suitability factors go,” said John Peck, a member of the panel that met at Corcoran State Prison in Central California. Also playing heavily into the board’s decision was something Manson had said recently to one of his prison psychologists that Peck read aloud. “‘I’m special. I’m not like the average inmate,’” Peck said.

“‘I have spent my life in prison. I have put five people in the grave. I am a very dangerous man.’” Peck then spoke for the record directly to Manson, who will receive a transcription of the proceedings: “This panel agrees with that statement.” The panel deliberated for 20 minutes before making its decision. Manson orchestrated a series of gruesome murders on consecutive nights that terrified the city of Los Angeles 40 years ago. His trial with three female acolytes was an international spectacle. Manson and his followers were convicted in the 1969 slaying of actress Sharon Tate and four others. Referring to the bizarre scene that included bloody scrawling on walls and use of the words “Helter Skelter,” the prosecutor claimed the phrase

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Debra Tate, sister of murdered actress Sharon Tate, speaks at a news conference after she testified at a parole hearing for Charles Manson at Corcoran State Prison in Corcoran, Calif., Wednesday. reflected Manson’s twisted idea that he could cause a race war with the killings. No clear motive was ever established. “I’m done with him,” Debra Tate, the sister of the actress, said after the hearing.

“Two down, six to go,” she added, referring to the death in prison of Manson follower Susan Atkins and the remaining six people being held in prison for murders and other crimes committed under Manson’s watch.

West Milton talks water systems Approves project to begin GPS mapping BY CECILIA FOX Ohio Community Media ceciliaafox@gmail.com The Village of West Milton has taken the first steps toward fixing the problems with the water system. At Tuesday’s meeting, council authorized GPS mapping of the village’s entire sewer system beginning in May. The council awarded the contract for this project to the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, a vocational program out of Columbus, for $12,000. “We’re going to start in May and we’ll get all the maps back in June. Then we can get started on the other testing we need to do,” Utilities Supervisor Tim Swartzauber said. The cost for the GPS mapping project will be divided into equal thirds and covered by funds appropriated from the streets, water, and utility funds. Currently, the flow of water through the wastewater treatment plant is more than double what it should be—900,000 to 1 million gallons a day instead of 400,000 to 500,000—overwhelming the plant and affecting the treatment process.

WEST MILTON The overflow is caused by water that isn’t wastewater infiltrating from the ground through defective pipes and bad connections. Another culprit is excess water entering the system from cellar drains, yard drains, manhole covers, cross connections between storm sewers and sanitary sewers, surface runoff and sump pumps. The GPS satellite analysis will provide a good base map for rectifying the situation, which may take several years. Once the system is mapped, the village can begin to pinpoint issues and take action. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has given the village 53 months to resolve the problem. The council also approved two resolutions authorizing the purchase of ecoli testing supplies and new UV tubes for the waste water treatment plant. The plant runs about 85 e-coli tests a year at $16 to $18 per test. Buying the equipment necessary to do the testing in-house will, according to Municipal Manager Matt Kline, reduce day-to-day expenditures. The supplies will cost about $6,876 and will be purchased from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. “This is a good price for the equip-

ment which will allow us now to do it in-house. We feel that this capital cost will pay for itself in less than three years,” said Kline. The council also authorized the purchase of new UV tubes for the wastewater treatment plant. Ultraviolet light is used to kill microorganisms and is a common method of sterilizing wastewater. The new UV tubes will replace the old tubes currently in use and will cost $10,800. During the manager’s report, Kline addressed claims that the current council has been less thrifty than previous councils. “The public has the feeling that we’re spending a whole lot more money than previous councils. That’s really not true. We’re actually under budget,” said Kline. Kline suggested that the council consider rewriting the legislation on purchasing, which was passed in the late 1970s, so that council would only have to approve purchases greater than $15,000. Currently, the council must hear and authorize all purchases greater than $5,000. According to Kline, most purchases in the $5,000 to $7,000 range are housekeeping items, which may not necessarily require the attention of council.

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MARY M. MOORE ROSEWOOD — Mary M. Moore, age 95, of Rosewood, has had an address change to One Heavenly Place at 8:40 a.m. April 11, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 18, 1917, in Fletcher, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles B. and Sadie Ellen (Harp) Niswonger. Mary lost her mother at an early age and was raised by her stepmother, Gertrude Simmons. Mary and her loving husband of 78 years, Chester R. MOORE Moore, were married April 14, 1934 at the Rosewood Methodist Church by Rev. Roy Miller. She is survived by her husband, Chester of Rosewood; a son, Chester Eugene Moore and companion Susan Guttormsen of Howard, Ohio; a daughter, Shirley and husband Dale Duke of Urbana; grandsons, Timothy and Todd of Marysville; a granddaughter, Kay and husband Kevin Nicol of Raymond, Ohio; a stepgrandson, Cory Duke of Sidney; a step-granddaughter, Erin Duke and family of Springfield; greatgrandsons, Danny, Kyle, Matt, James and Logan; two great-great grandchildren, Olivia and Gage; mother of her grandchildren, Martha Moore of Marysville; a foster grandson, Keith Bradford and family; a foster granddaughter, Pam Merriner

and family; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are one sister, Juanita Francis of Petoskey, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Elizebeth Niswonger; and special friends and caregivers, Cindy and Mark Lumbatis of Conover, Ohio. One grandson, two brothers, one half brother, one step-brother and one step-sister preceded her in death. Mary was a lifetime homemaker, helping on the family dairy farm, tending a large garden and canning many fruits and vegetables. Her favorite past time was making beautiful quilts for the family to enjoy along with many other sewing projects. sMary and Chester enjoyed polka and square dancing and spent most Saturday nights of their married life dancing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and loved ones. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. April 14, 2012, at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, with Rev. Harold McKnight, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco. Family and friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

EARL D. MORROW cery store on Covington PIQUA — Earl D. Morrow, 95, of Piqua, died Ave. for many years. He at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, April was an active member of the Good Shepherd 10, 2012, at Heartland of United Presbyterian Piqua Nursing Home. Church and a life member He was born Aug. 1, of the Piqua V.F.W. Post 1916, in Piqua to the late No. 4874. Harry and Ida (Stephan) A funeral service will be Morrow. He married conducted at Virginia Mothmiller 10 a.m. Feb. 23, 1947, in Saturday, Piqua, and she April 14, preceded him in 2012, at Good death Aug. 16, Shepherd 2011. United Survivors include Presbyterian three daughters, Church with Charlene Fesler Rev. Roger L. and Julia Morrow, Toon officiatboth of Piqua, ing. Deborah (Larry) MORROW Burial will folDawson of low at Forest Hill Cheboygan, Mich.; a Cemetery, granddaughter, where full miliStephanie (Lenny) tary honors will Orzech of San be provided by Antonio, Texas; and the Veterans three great grandElite Tribute children, Gwen, Tyler Squad. and Audrey. Visitation will be from 5-8 He was preceded in p.m. Friday at the death by three brothers, Jamieson & Yannucci Clarence Morrow, Ralph Morrow and Glen Morrow, Funeral Home. Memorial contributions and two sisters, Margaret may be made to Good Myers and Marcella Shepherd United Meyer. Methodist Church, 524 Mr. Morrow attended Park Ave., Piqua, OH Piqua City Schools and was a United States Army 45356. veteran having served dur- Condolences to the family may also be expressed ing World War II. He and his wife continued operat- through jamiesonandyaning the Morrow family gro- nucci.com.

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Dear Annie: My wife and I were both married before. Last year, she confessed that she'd had a 35-year affair with a married doctor. At the time, she was in her early 20s and he was in his early 40s. After 35 years, she decided he was too old for her and ended things. She told me the doctor's name, but when I did some checking, I discovered it was a fake name. I am not upset about her past. But I am terribly unhappy that she is lying to me. She met this doctor in his office, so she knows his name. How can she expect me to believe she didn't know the identity of a guy with whom she had a 35-year affair? I no longer trust her and don't like the dishonesty. Is there any way to trust her again, or do I move on? — Lost in El Paso Dear Lost: She may be protecting this man's identity because she doesn't want you to confront him. Or you may know him. Or she could be lying about the affair. She obviously didn't expect you to check the veracity of her story. Now you need to discuss it with her. Tell her what you discovered. Ask her why she lied. Quite frankly, it serves no purpose for you to know this man's name, and you should say so (and mean it). She is less likely to hide information when she believes you will not judge her or go looking for old boyfriends. It might help to have this conversation with a counselor who can mediate. Dear Annie: My in-laws divorced 10 years ago because of my father-in-law's homosexual infidelity. Shortly after the divorce, my mother-in-law attempted suicide. I don't think she has ever sought therapy for her emotional pain. To this day, she continues to badmouth her ex-husband in front of her children and grandchildren. She seems to vent mostly to me, probably because I'm related by marriage and she figures I'll be more receptive. Sometimes she'll make up stories about him. I believe she wants me to hate him. The truth is, I don't. In spite of what happened, he has been a wonderful father and grandfather, and we love him. How can I get her to stop bashing him without seeming to take sides and hurting her feelings? — Dumped Upon Dear Dumped: It is perfectly OK to tell your mother-in-law that you don't want to hear such criticisms and simply ask her to stop. Or get up and leave when she starts in. But you might also say with genuine concern that she seems obsessed with her ex and you are worried about her mental health. Suggest she seek therapy not only to vent to a professional, but to learn how to move forward with her life. Dear Annie: I'd like to share how my family handled a situation similar to that of "Old in Indiana," the 90-year-old woman who wondered how to divide her possessions among her daughters and daughters-in-law. I'm one of three siblings, and the folks had several generational heirlooms that none of us wanted to see sold or given to one of us as a show of favoritism. Our parents put numbers on each item, and then we drew matching numbers from a bowl. We agreed that if one of us wanted an item someone else had drawn, an offer could be made to trade or pay its monetary value. Anyone who didn't want something they were given had to give notice to the other two siblings before putting it up for sale, allowing the others to buy it and keep it in the family. All of this was written down and agreed to in the presence of a lawyer, and added to the will. There have been no regrets or disputes. — A Happy Heir in Nebraska Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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What is the proper role for charger plates? Dear Heloise: I would like to know the proper use of charger plates. I have always placed them under a dinner plate, but a guest informed me that they should be used under a soup bowl or salad plate and removed before dinner is served. — Kathy K., Lehighton, Pa. Great question, Kathy! Of course, it’s your home, so you can do what you want. Generally, a charger plate is on the table with the plate or bowl from the first course. It should remain there until it can be exchanged with the entree plate if you are serving courses. Typically 12 inches in diame-

Hints from Heloise Columnist ter, a charger plate “dresses up” the other dishes for a more formal meal. — Heloise P.S.: I leave the dining-room table “set” with my china, silverware, etc., and use charger plates, too. MUSIC PLAYERS Dear Readers: Many people don’t realize how they endanger

their hearing each and every day. Many electronics have a maximum-volume-limit setting. This allows you to “personalize” your music player with a level of sound that isn’t overwhelming. Go to the “Settings” menu, select “Volume Limit,” and set a nice, low volume that will prevent you or your kids from constantly listening to high volume that can cause permanent hearing loss! — Heloise RECYCLED DRINK CONTAINERS Dear Heloise: My husband and I use a lot of powdered drink mixes that come in plas-

tic containers. These containers are ideal for storing sewing supplies, trinkets, craft items, etc. The best use is as storage for the many rechargers, cords and instruction booklets for cameras and other electronic gizmos. We stuck all the cords and accessories from one item into a container, added the instruction booklets and receipts, and labeled the lid with the name of the item. It helps keep the junk drawer organized. You could even store these on a shelf in a basket or box. — Lois M., Ligonier, Pa. Lois, a wonderful reuse hint! — Heloise

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HOROSCOPE Thursday, April 12, 2012 Greater order and stability than you’ve had for quite some time could occur in your life soon. Difficult problems will seem to sort themselves out without you lifting a finger, making your life much easier and happier. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You won’t be looking for a free lunch, though your desire for material accumulation will be quite strong. You’ll be prepared to work for what you hope to get, and that’s a good thing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — In addition to your flair for detail, you’ll have another dimension that could serve you well. It’ll be your ability to see whatever is important to you in its entirety. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It does you no good to be overly anxious about matters that affect your material well-being. Just keep on top of the things that make you a profit, and you’ll be fine. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If you’re required to make a decision that would affect others as well as yourself, remain calm. Fortunately, your judgment is exceptionally astute in this current cycle. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Give it all you’ve got, because your efforts will not go unnoticed or unacknowledged by persons who sit in judgment of your work. Once you gain their respect, you’ll become a favorite. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — In case you didn’t know, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. You’re likely to be surprised when someone whom you thought disliked you starts to copy your every move. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Something in which you’re involved could start to produce far more than you ever thought possible. It’s time to take another look at your various endeavors and work on the promising ones. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Although you are likely to be far more dynamic when dealing with friends on a one-on-one basis, you should be able to get along with just about everybody at present. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Even though your prospects look encouraging both materially and financially, large rewards are likely to come only from special efforts on your part. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you can, hang out with persons you know socially, because they could prove lucky. If you have any pressing problems, they’ll be the ones to help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — It’s OK to put trust in your faith, because that’s what will get the job done. Believe in your creed, it won’t let you down. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Over the next few days, two separate friends could play enormously important roles in your affairs. Each will help you make a dynamic change in your life in different ways. COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Thursday, April 12, the 103rd day of 2012. There are 263 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 12, 1862, during the Civil War, Union volunteers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate locomotive near Marietta, Ga., and headed toward Chattanooga, Tenn., on a mission to sabotage as much of the rail line as they could; the raiders were caught, and eight

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of them, Andrews included, were executed as spies. (The raid inspired the 1926 Buster Keaton silent comedy “The General.”) On this date: • In 1606, England’s King James I decreed the design of the original Union Flag, which combined the flags of England and Scotland. • In 1811, fur traders employed by John Jacob Astor began building Fort Astoria in present-day Oregon.

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Food Service Supervisor Piqua Manor, a leader in health care, is seeking a highly skilled multi-talented Food Service Supervisor with management experience. This position will provide leadership to a dietary staff by directing and managing day-today operations and activities within the department. The duties will also include maintaining standards of sanitation and safety according to local, state and federal guidelines. Other duties include evaluation of staff, budget responsibilities and department goal setting. Applicant must be effective at working in a team environment and have abilities to use computer applications. One year’s experience in food service management required, HACCP/Serve Safe certification required, and dietary manager certification preferred. Successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary and benefit package which includes company matched 401K. If you want to join a winning team send your resume to:

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TROY, 1043 Dellwood, Friday and Saturday, 9am-4pm. Furniture, lots of dolls, childrens toys, high chair, knives, linens, tablecloths, precious moments, records, Christmas items, AB lounger, books, sewing machine with cabinet, baby clothes, lots and lots of misc. TROY, 1438 Michael Drive, April 13th & 14th, 8am-2pm. Moving! Various household items like day bed, X-Box, clothing, children's toys, ceramic dolls, luggage, crafts, etc.

NEW BREMEN, 20th Annual Community Garage Sales, Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th. Listings are available for $1.00 on April 10th at Schwieterman's, Howell's IGA, Minster State Bank (New Bremen Branch), library.

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TROY, 2212A Shamrock Lane, Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 8am-11am. MOVING SALE. Seniors moving to assisted living offering large matching wood desk, triple book case and horizontal file cabinet. Casual dining set, buffet cabinet, computer desk, microwave and paper shredder.

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Infant / Toddler Teacher Assistant 30-40 hours per week. Requires a CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Wage scale is $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA $11.66 to $12.59 with Associate’s Degree. School Age Teacher Assistant This 40 hour per week position requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Wage is $11.66 to $12.59. Preschool Teacher Assistant This 30-40 hour per week position requires a CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Wage scale is $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA $9.60 to $10.37 with Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org and indicate specific position and location of interest. 2274108

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS MACHINE OPERATORS QUALITY AUDITORS FORKLIFT DRIVERS Must have excellent work history. High School Diploma or GED Required

515 Auctions

REPO AND BANKRUPTCY AUTO AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012 9:00 A.M. SHARP

Interviews will be held at the JC Family Life Center - 310 Davis St. Jackson Center, Ohio 45334

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012

415 SOUTH STREET, PIQUA, OHIO UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE

FT TELEMARKETER

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TERMS OF THE SALE ARE THIS: CASH. NO PERSONAL CHECKS. NO CREDIT CARDS. NO CHILDREN. NO BANK LETTERS OF CREDIT. PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS. ALL VEHICLES SOLD 100% AS IS. BANKRUPTCY UNITS HAVE SEPARATE TERMS. AGAIN, PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE THE AUCTION. WE ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING UNITS, WE CANNOT ANSWER VERIFY OR GUARANTEE ANY CONDITION OF ANY UNIT IN AUCTION. ALL UNITS INCLUDING BOATS, SKIS, TRAILERS, VEHICLES ANYTHING SOLD IS 100% AS IS.

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POLICY: Please Check Your Ad The 1st Day. It Is The Advertiser’s Responsibility To Report Errors Immediately. Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

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240 Healthcare

experience.

We are family owned and operated for more than 20 years located in Quincy Ohio.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

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Your local Burger King in Tipp City, Troy & Sidney has openings in Management positions

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CDL Drivers: $11.50/HR

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260 Restaurant

DETAILER/ ENGINEER Degree Preferred Solid Edge or 3D Software Experience Autocad Mechanically Inclined

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DRIVERS

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320 Houses for Rent

TROY, Westbrook, 1/2 double, 3 bedroom. $650 month plus deposit. 1 year lease no pets, non smoking, (513)478-9913

2715A FAIRMONT, Troy, 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, appliances, garage, no pets. Lawncare. $605 month. (937)498-8000

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment

For Sale 510 Appliances 405 Acreage and Lots

LOVELY Two/ Three Bedroom 2 baths, 2 Garage washer/ dryer hookup, appliances $795/ $895 (937)335-5440

500 - Merchandise

400 - Real Estate

320 Houses for Rent 2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM houses available, Piqua, $ 5 5 0 - $ 7 5 0 , (937)778-9303 days, (937)604-5417 evenings.

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

12.89 Acres/ corner lot 19100 Middleton-Hume Rd. Sidney. Call or e-mail (937)638-6482/ RonL3r@aol.com

Call 877-844-8385 To Advertise

WASHER & DRYER, Maytag super capacity. Kenmore glass top stove, black Fridgidaire refrigerator, $200 each. Whirlpool above range microwave $50, (937)707-0249 kristinward_921@ msn.com.

560 Home Furnishings

577 Miscellaneous

LIFT CHAIR, like new; walker; shower bench; dresser with mirror; bed frame; end table; cardio glide. (937)339-9815

CEMETERY LOTS in Casstown Cemetery (3), located close to main entrance, $300 each OBO (937)778-0232

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577 Miscellaneous BIKES (4) and sofa. Call for more information (937)335-1938

FINE CHINA, service for 12 and 8. 400 day clocks. Depression glass. Morton Salt girl doll. Bed quilts Call (937)778-0332. GARAGE/ STORAGE 10' x 20'. $65 monthly. (937)778-0524

580 Musical Instruments COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO

PIANO, 5 Foot Baby Grand, refurbished with new strings, $3000, (937)698-5140

Case No.: 11-674 Judge: Robert J. Lindeman Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff, -vsDouglas E. Volk aka Douglas Volk, et al. Defendants. LEGAL NOTICE IN SUIT FOR FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE

1979 AIRSTREAM 31', Excellent condition! $7500. (937)497-9673

2001 KEYSTONE 242 FW SPRINGDALE 5TH WHEEL 12 foot super slide, sleeps 6. Excellent condition! Stored inside when not used. $9000. (937)726-4580 Botkins, OH

2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AWD 4.2 6 cylinder, on-star, all power, new tires, aluminum wheels, Bose premium sound system, excellent condition, highway miles, $6500 (937)335-2083

Terrell R. Johnson, Trustee under the Declaration of Trust dated November 1, 2001, whose last known address is 744 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 and Deborah A. Anderson, Trustee under the Declaration of Trust dated November 1, 2001, Christine M. Schneider, Trustee under the Declaration of Trust dated November 1, 2001, Lori A. Bahr, Trustee under the Declaration of Trust dated November 1, 2001, Mary Sanders, Trustee under the Declaration of Trust dated November 1, 2001 and The unknown successor trustees and/or beneficiaries of the Declaration of Trust dated November 1, 2001, all of whose residences are unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that on the 29th day of September, 2011, Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Miami County, Ohio in Case No. 11-674, on the docket of the Court, and the object and demand for relief of which pleading is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the following described real estate to wit:

2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Black on black. 5 speed transmission. 38,150 miles. Excellent condition! $16,000. (937)492-3000

Property Address: 6820 Roberta Drive, Tipp City, OH 45371, and being more particularly described in plaintiff's mortgage recorded in Mortgage Book 1597, page 630, of this County Recorder's Office.

1998 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING ASPENCADE 90,306 miles. New seat in summer 2011. Comes with 1 full cover, 1 half cover and trailer hitch. $6500 OBO. (937)596-5474 fctss5@hotmail.com

The above named defendants are required to answer within twenty-eight (28) days after last publication, which shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a hearing in this case.

2004 LEXUS ES330 Levinson stereo, GPS, great MPG, loaded!!! Asking $9995. (937)710-5030

2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Cloth interior, silver, great shape, new brakes, runs great. Asking $7800 (937)684-0555

LERNER, SAMPSON & ROTHFUSS Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 5480 Cincinnati, OH 45201-5480 (513) 241-3100 attyemail@lsrlaw.com

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SHIH-TZU PUPPIES, 3 males, black, white and brown. Do not shed, great with kids, great lap dogs, $325. (419)305-6539

592 Wanted to Buy

Minster

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7 10 5

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4 8

597 Storage Buildings

BMW 14

BMW of Dayton

DODGE

CHRYSLER

ERWIN

Infiniti of Dayton

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www.paulsherry.com

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937-335-5696 www.erwinchrysler.com

Chevrolet

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866-470-9610

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www.buckeyeford.com

PRE-OWNED

VOLKWAGEN

ERWIN

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JEEP

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7124 Poe Ave.

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PRE-OWNED

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www.erwinchrysler.com

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Ford Lincoln Mercury

339-2687

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866-470-9610

800 - Transportation

217 N. Broad St. Fairborn, OH 45324

2343 W. Michigan Ave. Sidney, Ohio 45365

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FORD 9

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Chrysler Jeep Dodge

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2005 CHRYSLER Town & Country, dark blue, with grey cloth interior, 59,000 miles. Front wheel drive, 3.8L V6 SFI, gas, automatic, Braun conversion companion van, wheelchair accessible, power sliding doors, manual folding wheelchair ramp. Excellent condition. $15,000. (614)370-6019 Heath.65@osu.edu.

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• GOLF: The Ladies 18-hole Golf League at Miami Shores Golf Course is having its opening meeting at 9 a.m. April 24 at Miami Shores. Everyone is invited. For more information, call the golf course. • GOLF: The Ladies 9-hole Golf League at Miami Shores Golf Course is having its opening meeting at 11 a.m. April 24 at Miami Shores. Everyone is invited. For more information, call Gail at (937) 332-7467. • BASKETBALL: No Limit Sports has a men’s basketball league starting on Thursday. The team entry fee is $350. Registration forms can be completed online at www.nolimitsportsacademy.com or at No Limit Sports, 650 Olympic Drive in Troy. • BASKETBALL: No Limit Sports has youth basketball leagues starting in various age divsions. A kindergarden-through-second grade instructional league begins May 1. The league costs $60 per player for an eight-week session, and also includes a free tshirt. No Limit also offers basketball leagues for grades 3-11. These leagues begin April 10. The cost is $200 a team or $60 a player for an eight week session. AAU and Rec divisions are also available. Games will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Registration forms can be completed online at www.nolimitsportsacademy.com or at No Limit Sports, 650 Olympic Drive in Troy.

Teams gather to Strike Out Cancer 4th annual Classic to be held at Kyle Park Friday and Saturday BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@tdnpublishing.com On the way home from visiting his mother in the hospital, Tippecanoe softball coach Charles Tackett was struck with a moment of inspiration.

“We were riding in the car, and the next thing we know, we’re writing down ideas on a napkin,” he said. Years later, Friday and Saturday’s fourth annual Strike Out Cancer Classic, held at Kyle Park in Tipp City, is not only one of the

TIPP CITY best showcases of local — and not-so local — softball talent in Miami County, but it’s also for the best of causes: raising money for research to battle cancer. “The first year we did this, we just held one Strike Out Cancer game, with the thought being to get people together and raise money for a good cause,” Tackett said. “I’m a member of the (Ohio

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Bethel’s streak ends Bees fall for 1st time this season Staff Reports BRANDT — All it took to end Bethel’s streak was one inning. Southeastern posted six runs in the top of the first inning Wednesday, and while the Bees fought back it was too much of a hole too overcome in an 11-6 loss at Bethel. The loss was the Bees’ first of the season after 10 straight victories. “They came out and put a sixspot on us,” Bethel coach Brett Brookhart said. “We didn’t play bad or anything. They’re a solid team.” But Bethel (10-1) didn’t let Southeastern (9-4) get the win easily. “It was 10-1 at one point, but we still didn’t give up,” Brookhart said. “We didn’t quit, and I was proud of that.”

TODAY Baseball Milton-Union at Ponitz (5 p.m.) Covington at Miami East (5 p.m.) Bethel at National Trail (5 p.m.) Newton at Arcanum (5 p.m.) Troy Christian at Yellow Springs (5 p.m.) Franklin Monroe at Lehman (5 p.m.) Softball Troy at Versailles (5 p.m.) Ben Logan at Tippecanoe (5 p.m.) Covington at Miami East (5 p.m.) Bethel at National Trail (5 p.m.) Newton at Arcanum (5 p.m.) Troy Christian at Yellow Springs (5 p.m.) St. Marys Memorial at Piqua (5 p.m.) Lehman at Waynesfield-Goshen (5 p.m.) Tennis Xenia at Troy (4:30 p.m.) Tippecanoe at Tecumseh (4:30 p.m.) Milton-Union at Greenville (4:30 p.m.) Miamisburg at Piqua (4:30 p.m.) Lehman at Carroll (4:30 p.m.) Track and Field Troy at Tippecanoe (5 p.m.) Lehman at Troy Christian quad (4:30 p.m.)

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Urban Meyer on the defensive In his first speaking engagement with his Big Ten coaching peers, new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer had to defend what he did in his last coaching job. Meyer said he was disappointed by a story this week in the Sporting News which said he showed favoritism to star players during his six-year tenure at Florida and that his Gators program winked at disciplinary problems. See Page 14.

Dragons Lair DAYTON — Four Lansing runs in the top of the fifth helped the Lugnuts complete a sweep of the Dragons in a 7-4 Dayton loss Wednesday. The Dragons travel to South Bend tonight.

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FRIDAY Baseball Troy at Beavercreek (5 p.m.) Tippecanoe at Ben Logan (at Fifth Third Field) (4:30 p.m.) Tri-County North at Bethel (5 p.m.) Bradford at Newton (5 p.m.) National Trail at Covington (5 p.m.) Piqua at Xenia (5 p.m.) Ridgemont at Lehman (5 p.m.) Softball Troy at Beavercreek (5 p.m.) Tippecanoe, Milton-Union, Newton, Covington, Piqua at Strike Out Cancer Classic (at Kyle Park) (6 and 8 p.m.) Tri-County North at Bethel (5 p.m.) Ridgemont at Lehman (5 p.m.) Tennis Tippecanoe at Fenwick (4:30 p.m.) Track and Field Miami East, Bradford at Graham Invite (4:30 p.m.) Bethel, Covington at Fred Durkle Invite (4:30 p.m.)

High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association), so I took it to the board — and they thought it was a great idea. It’s just grown ever since. “There are Strike Out Cancer events all of the state. We’ve raised way over $200,000 in the five years we’ve been doing these events. It’s something that’s gotten kind of big.”

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Cincinnati Reds’ Chris Heisey (28), left, is congratulated by teammates after hitting the game winning hit in the bottom of the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday in Cincinnati. The Reds won 4-3.

Heisey the hero Pinch-hit single in 9th helps Reds avoid sweep CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto snapped out of a slump, and so did the Cincinnati Reds. Votto tied a career best with four hits and scored the goahead run on pinch-hitter Chris Heisey’s ninth-inning single, capping a comeback from a three-run deficit and leading the Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday. The Reds avoided a threegame sweep by the defending World Series champions, who won just one of six games in Cincinnati last season. The Reds went 3-3 on their opening homestand and headed off for an 11day, 10-game trip. “I don’t think salvage is a fair word,” said Votto, who entered with a .188 average. “We’re just trying to find some momentum.

It would’ve been pretty frustrating to go on the road if we hadn’t won this game. The Cardinals played well. They’ve got a good team. They won the World Series. We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, and they’re certainly in the way.” Votto doubled off Marc Rzepczynski (0-1) leading off the ninth for the 10th four-hit game of his career. Ryan Ludwick was intentionally walked, Jay Bruce struck out, Fernando Salas relieved and Heisey lined a single to left. “There was no doubt, right off the bat,” Heisey said. “It was a good feeling to get the barrel of the bat on it.” Heisey’s hit was Cincinnati’s 14th. The Reds came in batting .201, and manager Dusty Baker

said he was confident his offense would pick up. “You just don’t know when they’re going to start hitting the ball,” Baker said. “It was sure nice to see them come around today. That was a big win for us to end the homestand well and not get too far behind. I know it’s early, but you don’t want to get too far behind.” Aroldis Chapman (2-0), groomed as a starter during spring training before injuries forced the Reds to keep him in the bullpen, struck out five in two scoreless innings. “I feel great,” Chapman said through an interpreter. “I prefer to be a starter, but they decided to put me back in the bullpen,

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Joey Serrer hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh — his second home run is as many days — and Colin Hoke followed with a solo shot of his own. But Southeastern was able to keep that momentum from building and closed out the inning. Hoke was 2 for 4 in the game, while Jimmy Pelphrey and Matt Bush both went 2 for 3. Serrer got the loss on the mound. “The streak is over now,” Brookhart said. “Hopefully we can start a new one now.” Bethel looks to avoid a losing streak today at National Trail. SE .......................601 300 1 — 11 10 1 Bethel..................001 020 3 — 6 10 2 Grove and Pavlatlus. Serrer, Pelphrey (4) and Hoke. WP — Grove. LP — Serrer. 2B — Diamond 2 (S), Black (S). HR — Serrer (B), Hoke (B). Records: Southeastern 9-4, Bethel 10-1.

M-U 13, Covington 9 COVINGTON — The MiltonUnion Bulldogs jumped out to a big lead over Covington Wednesday, holding off a late Buccaneer charge to win 13-9. The Bulldogs (7-8) snapped their two-game skid by taking a 72 lead after the top of the third inning, then pushing the advantage to 12-4 after their half of the fourth. Both teams are back in action and on the road today. MiltonUnion travels to Ponitz, while Covington is at Miami East. M-U ....................223 510 0 — 13 12 6 Cov .........................202 104 0 — 9 5 5 WP — Biser. LP — Angle. 2B — Ad. Gunston (M), Al. Gunston (M). Records: Milton-Union 7-8.

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Trojans win 3rd straight, blast Pirates Staff Reports

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WEST CARROLLTON — The Troy Trojans were not challenged at any position Wednesday afternoon, winning for the third time in as many days with a 5-0 victory at West Carrollton. At first singles, Troy’s Luke Oaks defeated G. Wadham 6-0, 60. At second singles, Reid Wynkoop defeated S. Presley 6-0, 6-0. At third singles, Seth Kriesberg

defeated M. Greggerson 6-0, 6-2. At first doubles, Sean Cothran and Ben Thompson defeated A. Deaton and T. Galloway 6-0, 6-1. At second doubles, Matt Alexander and Greg Joseph defeated L. Cheatham and B. Bishop 6-0 , 6-2. With their third straight win, the Trojans are now 6-2 on the

season. Troy looks to sweep the week today in its fourth consecutive day on the courts, hosting Xenia in a Greater Western Ohio Conference crossover matchup. Lehman 5, Sidney 0 SIDNEY — The Lehman Cavaliers won the battle for Sidney Wednesday afternoon, sweeping the inter-city rival Sidney Yellowjackets 5-0 at Lehman. At first singles, Lehman’s Dan

Sehlhorst defeated Dan Temple 62, 6-2. At second singles, David Freytag defeated Frank Enyart 62, 6-3. At third singles, Sam Deam defeated Tyler Olson 6-1, 6-0. At first doubles, Matt Ulrich and Louis Gaier defeated Sean Brown and Neal Dev 6-0, 6-0. At second doubles, Riley Pickrel and Alex Baker defeated Zack Goins and Oakk Wynn 6-3, 6-0. Lehman improved to 6-1 on the season with the win.

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Reds ■ CONTINUED FROM 13 and I’m happy with that. That’s my job to hold the other team and let my team get back in the game.” Reds starter Johnny Cueto gave up three runs and seven hits in five innings. Down 3-0 in the third against Jaime Garcia, the Reds tied the score in the fifth. Garcia, 6-1 against the Reds, allowed three runs and 11 hits in 4 2-3 innings. “I wasn’t the best,” Garcia said. “I was battling. It’s part of the game. I don’t want to make excuses. They have a good lineup. I was getting ahead, but I wasn’t put-

ting them away. I have to work on that in my next bullpen.” Cardinals manager Mike Matheny believed his players were a little overmatched against Cueto, especially with regulars Lance Berkman, David Freese and Carlos Beltran getting the day off. Freese, last year’s World Series Most Valuable Player, struck out as a pinch hitter in the ninth, ending his season-opening hitting streak at six games. “We tried to steal one there,” Matheny said. “We tried to grind it out. Cueto is a tough customer, but we put together some good at-bats. Jaime made

Cora, Marlins back Guillen PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nearly all the Miami Marlins rushed over to the dugout railing and playfully pretended to listen when Joey Cora sat down to speak about filling in for suspended manager Ozzie Guillen. Shortly after Guillen addressed the team in the clubhouse Wednesday and apologized for saying he admired Fidel Castro, it was business as usual for the players. To a man, they had his back. “It’s really a hard time for him and his family,” closer Heath Bell said. “We felt bad for him. You have to understand that occasionally guys make mistakes. At least he’s owning up to it and not trying to hide or shy away from it. He’s going to try and make up for his mistakes. “He can only be a better person out of it. Like he said, if he doesn’t learn from this, he’s stupid. That’s what he said.” Guillen’s comments led to his five-game suspension that started when Miami played the Phillies in the second game of a threegame series. The Marlins, who opened a new ballpark last week and added several marquee free agents over the winter, are off to a 2-3 start. A day after a contrite Guillen held an hourlong news conference in Miami, he talked to the team for less than 10 minutes and expressed similar emotions. “There’s nothing he needs to apologize to us about,” reliever Mike Dunn said. “He’s our manager and we back him 100 percent.” Outfielder Logan Morrison said: “I love the guy.” The Marlins conclude the series with Philadelphia on Thursday, before returning home to play Houston on Friday. Guillen’s praise of the Cuban dictator in an interview with Time magazine outraged the CubanAmerican community in Miami and led some politicians to call for his dismissal. “This one was big and he felt it from the beginning,” said Cora, a close

friend of Guillen who’s been coaching under him since 2004 with the Chicago White Sox. “He got shaken, he felt it. After he analyzed what happened, in retrospect, he wouldn’t have said what he said. He apologized and it came from the heart and hopefully he makes amends with the community. “He will.” Cora has filled in for Guillen before, though never under these circumstances. He said he planned to manage games the way Guillen would and was certain players wouldn’t be affected. Things weren’t quite the same for him, of course. “I’ve never had this many people try to get me to talk,” Cora joked. “You guys know me. I don’t talk. I barely say ‘Hi’ to people.” Guillen apologized over the weekend after his remarks were published, and called it the biggest mistake of his life at his news conference on Tuesday. “We’re not worried about it,” Morrison said of the situation. “We’re worried about winning games. It’s not a distraction. It’s not an excuse to play (poorly).” The team didn’t consider firing Guillen or ask him to resign five games into his tenure, Marlins president David Samson said on Tuesday. Guillen said he doesn’t love or admire Castro. “I was saying I cannot believe somebody who hurt so many people over the years is still alive,” he said. Time said Tuesday it stands by its story. Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said the remarks “have no place in our game” and were “offensive to an important part of the Miami community and others throughout the world.” “As I have often said, baseball is a social institution with important social responsibilities,” Selig added in a statement on Tuesday. “All of our 30 clubs play significant roles within their local communities, and I expect those who represent Major League Baseball to act with the kind of respect and sensitivity that the game’s many cultures deserve.”

too many mistakes up in the zone. He’s a touchand-feel guy, and when he doesn’t feel it, he has trouble. Under different circumstances, he could have gone longer, but he had a rough fifth inning. His pitch count was OK, but he labored with them.” St. Louis took a 3-0 lead in the third on Garcia’s two-out single, Rafael Furcal’s RBI triple into the right-field corner and Jon Jay’s two-run homer, his first home run this season. Votto doubled in a run in the third, when Garcia escaped a two-on, no-outs jam by striking out Ryan Ludwick and Jay Bruce, then retiring Miguel

Cairo on a groundout. Votto’s double gave the Reds seven hits, matching their total in the first two games on the series. Bruce’s sacrifice fly and Wilson Valdez’s runscoring bunt single tied the score in the fifth. NOTES: Concerns over Monday’s left hamstring forced Reds 2B Brandon Phillips to miss his second consecutive start since agreeing to a $72.5 million, six-year contract. Baker expects Phillips to miss three or four days. … Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman didn’t start after leaving Tuesday’s game in the eighth inning with tightness in his left calf.

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Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey, left, hits the game winning single scoring Joey Votto in the bottom of the ninth inning, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday in Cincinnati.

Still not enough Indian offense comes alive, can’t overcome White Sox CLEVELAND (AP) — For four games, the Cleveland Indians had trouble hitting when it mattered. On Wednesday, the offense had its most productive game of the young season, but the rest of the team faltered in a 10-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The Indians ended their first homestand with a 1-4 record, which included a 16-innning loss on opening day and a defeat in 12 innings the following game. Cleveland, which had scored 14 runs and batted .153 in its first four games, begins a nine-game trip Friday in Kansas City. “The homestand could have gone a little better, even when we struggled so bad offensively,” manager Manny Acta said. “We put ourselves in a position to win a couple of games and things just didn’t work out.” Although the Indians’ poor play in spring training has carried over into the season, Acta thinks it’s too early to consider personnel changes. “Five games is not going to make me panic about my bullpen, my offense, defense or anything like that,” Acta said. “We have to give it a little more time.” Jason Masterson, coming off a dominant outing against Toronto in the season opener, gave up four runs in the first. An error by third baseman Jack Hannahan made one of the runs unearned. A fifthinning error by first baseman Casey Kotchman helped the White Sox score another unearned run. The bullpen only added to the trouble. Relievers Dan Wheeler and Rafael Perez gave up home runs in the sixth to turn a 5-4 deficit into a six-run game. “We swung the bats better, but we didn’t pitch well enough or play good enough defense,” Acta said. If not for Chris Perez’s ninth-inning meltdown in the opener, Masterson would have been the winning pitcher. The Indians’ best starter last season held Toronto to one run in eight innings, and that came on Jose Bautista’s

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Cleveland Indians’ Jack Hannahan reacts as he is struck out by Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks in the fourth inning Wednesday in Cleveland. home run. Masterson (0-1) ran into problems immediately against Chicago. After Alejandro De Aza started the game with a single, Hannahan’s throw to first on Brent Morel’s bunt was wide. A run-scoring single by Adam Dunn and an RBI double by Paul Konerko followed. Masterson’s wild pitch added another run before A.J. Pierzynski hit a sacrifice fly. “Masterson was a little inconsistent with his command, but he threw the ball well,” Acta said. “We didn’t play good defense behind him in the first inning that really hurt us.” Masterson then held Chicago scoreless until the fifth. Kotchman dropped shortstop Asdrubal

Cabrera’s throw on Moriel’s grounder. Dunn singled and Konerko’s RBI single added another unearned run. Masterson was charged with five runs (three earned) and eight hits in five innings. He struck out two and walked one. “I didn’t totally know where the ball was going early on,” he said. “I kind of settled down and worked through it.” Thanks to Travis Hafner, the Indians managed to get back in the game. He hit a solo homer in the fourth and followed with a two-run double in the fifth, but any idea of a comeback win ended in the top of the sixth. Wheeler gave up a tworun homer to De Aza

before Perez allowed A.J. Pierzynski’s three-run blast. Shelley Duncan hit a two-run homer in the seventh. Cabrera reached in the first when his routine pop to right-center fell safely among three fielders for a double, then scored on a wild pitch. Hafner hit a 433-foot solo homer into the right-field second deck in the fourth, his first home run of the season. John Danks (1-1) gave up four runs, seven hits and five walks in 5 2-3 innings. “I needed every one of those runs,” he said. “It felt great to get them, especially against Masterson because he’s one of the best.”

Phillies hammer Guillen-less Marlins, 7-1 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Halladay threw seven sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies broke out of their offensive slump, beating the Marlins 7-1 on Wednesday night in Miami’s first game without suspended manager Ozzie Guillen. A once-potent offense that’s missing Chase Utley and Ryan Howard struggled in the first four games, scoring eight runs total. But they rocked Marlins ace Josh Johnson, chasing the big right-hander in the fourth. Padres 2, D’Backs 1 SAN DIEGO — Chris Denorfia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning

that sent the Padres past the Diamondbacks, who had been the last unbeaten team in the major leagues. Denorfia’s clutch shot to straightaway center field his first of the season came on a 2-1 pitch from David Hernandez (0-1). Cameron Maybin was aboard on a walk. Nationals 4, Mets 0 NEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg outpitched Johan Santana for six innings in a marquee matchup of aces on the mend, and Washington’s bullpen made the lead stand up on the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ first game. Meeting in a blustery, chilly matinee, Strasburg (1-0) and Santana each got

off to an erratic start but settled into a duel between pitchers coming back from major arm operations. Brewers 2, Cubs 1 CHICAGO — George Kottaras hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Yovani Gallardo outdueled Ryan Dempster to lead Milwaukee to its third straight win in the fourgame series. Starlin Castro hit a sacrifice fly in the first and Dempster (0-1) had a threehit shutout before Mat Gamel doubled leading off the seventh. Kottaras, Milwaukee’s backup catcher, followed with his second homer. • American League

Rays 4, Tigers 2 DETROIT — Ben Zobrist hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs in the ninth inning to beat Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. The Tigers (4-1) lost for the first time this season. Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 1 TORONTO — Ricky Romero outdueled Jon Lester, Yunel Escobar drove in two runs and Boston fell to 1-5. Other than a third inning in which the teams combined for five hits and three runs, both left-handers were perfect until Lester (0-1) issued a two-out

walk to Rajai Davis in the eighth, snapping a streak of 15 consecutive outs. Davis promptly stole second, beating the tag on a failed Red Sox pickoff play, then scored on Escobar’s single to center. Twins 6, Angels 5 MINNEAPOLIS — Jamey Carroll had his first two hits with Minnesota, including the go-ahead single in the seventh, and Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer to lift the Twins to their first victory of the season, 6-5 over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Chris Parmelee hit a tying two-run triple in the seventh before Carroll drove

him in with a single off LaTroy Hawkins. Matt Capps pitched the ninth for his first save. As 5, Royals 4 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jonathan Broxton hit Jonny Gomes on the first pitch he threw with the bases loaded in the 12th inning, forcing Jemile Weeks home for the winning run in the Oakland Athletics’ 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Moments earlier, Broxton (0-1) plunked new A’s cleanup hitter Yoenis Cespedes on the first pitch to load the bases and the closer received a mound visit from pitching coach Dave Eiland.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Tuesday's Games Detroit 5, Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 4, 12 innings Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, ppd., rain Toronto 7, Boston 3 Texas 1, Seattle 0 Kansas City 3, Oakland 0, 8 innings Wednesday's Games Chicago White Sox 10, Cleveland 6 Toronto 3, Boston 1 Tampa Bay 4, Detroit 2 Oakland 5, Kansas City 4, 12 innings N.Y. Yankees 6, Baltimore 4, 10 innings Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Minnesota 6, L.A. Angels 5 Thursday's Games Tampa Bay (Niemann 0-0) at Detroit (Smyly 0-0), 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Haren 0-1) at Minnesota (Liriano 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Seattle (Vargas 1-0) at Texas (D.Holland 0-0), 2:05 p.m. Friday's Games L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 2:05 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 4:10 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday's Games L.A. Dodgers 2, Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Atlanta 6, Houston 4 Milwaukee 7, Chicago Cubs 4 Arizona 4, San Diego 2, 11 innings Wednesday's Games Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 3 Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 0 Milwaukee 2, Chicago Cubs 1 San Diego 2, Arizona 1 Philadelphia 7, Miami 1 Atlanta at Houston, 8:05 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Thursday's Games Cincinnati (Latos 0-1) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 0-0), 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Greinke 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Garza 0-0), 2:20 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 0-1) at Colorado (Moyer 0-1), 3:10 p.m. Miami (Buehrle 0-1) at Philadelphia (Blanton 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Arizona (I.Kennedy 1-0) at San Diego (Bass 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Karstens 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Friday's Games Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 3:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 4:35 p.m. Cincinnati at Washington, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Houston at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Reds 4, Cardinals 3 St. Louis Cincinnati ab r h bi ab r h bi Furcal ss 4 1 1 1 Stubbs cf 5 1 2 0 Jay cf 3 1 1 2 Cozart ss 5 1 2 0 Hollidy lf 4 0 1 0 Votto 1b 5 2 4 1 MCrpnt 1b 4 0 1 0 Ludwck lf 3 0 0 0 YMolin c 3 0 0 0 Bruce rf 4 0 1 1 Descals 3b 3 0 1 0 Cairo 3b 3 0 0 0 Greene 2b 4 0 1 0 Chpmn p 0 0 0 0 Komats rf 4 0 1 0 Heisey ph 1 0 1 1 JGarci p 2 1 1 0 Valdez 2b 4 0 3 1 VMarte p 0 0 0 0 Hanign c 3 0 1 0 Roinsn ph 1 0 0 0 Cueto p 1 0 0 0 McCllln p 0 0 0 0 Harris ph 1 0 0 0 Freese ph 1 0 0 0 Arrdnd p 0 0 0 0 Rzpczy p 0 0 0 0 Bray p 0 0 0 0 Salas p 0 0 0 0 Ondrsk p 0 0 0 0 Rolen 3b 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 8 3 Totals 36 414 4 St. Louis....................003 000 000—3 Cincinnati .................001 020 001—4 One out when winning run scored. DP_St. Louis 1. LOB_St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 13. 2B_Votto 2 (2). 3B_Furcal (1). HR_Jay (1). S_Descalso, Cueto. SF_Bruce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis J.Garcia . . . . . . . .4 2-3 11 3 3 1 4 V.Marte . . . . . . . .1 1-3 0 0 0 1 1 McClellan . . . . . . . . . .2 1 0 0 1 1 Rzepczynski L,0-1 .1-3 1 1 1 1 1 Salas . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati Cueto . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 3 3 0 3 Arredondo . . . . . .1 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 Bray . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0 0 0 1 0 Ondrusek . . . . . . . .1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Chapman W,2-0 . . . .2 1 0 0 0 5 Bray pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. Salas pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. HBP_by Cueto (Furcal).

Umpires_Home, Bill Miller; First, Angel Campos; Second, CB Bucknor; Third, Dale Scott. T_2:56. A_20,672 (42,319). White Sox 10, Indians 6 Cleveland Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi De Aza cf 5 2 2 2 Brantly cf 4 0 0 0 Morel 3b 3 3 0 0 ACarer ss 4 1 2 0 A.Dunn dh 5 1 2 1 Choo rf 3 1 0 0 Konerk 1b 3 2 2 2 CSantn c 3 1 0 0 Przyns c 4 1 3 4 Hafner dh 5 2 2 3 AlRmrz ss 5 0 0 0 Duncan lf 5 1 3 2 Fukdm rf 4 0 1 0 Ktchm 1b 5 0 1 0 Viciedo lf 4 0 0 0 Kipnis 2b 4 0 0 0 Lillirdg lf 0 0 0 0 Hannhn 3b 4 0 2 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 1 0 Totals 371011 9 Totals 37 610 5 Chicago.....................400 015 000—10 Cleveland..................100 120 200—6 E_Beckham (1), Hannahan (2), Kotchman (1). DP_Cleveland 1. LOB_Chicago 5, Cleveland 11. 2B_Konerko (3), Beckham (2), A.Cabrera (1), Hafner (1). HR_De Aza (2), Pierzynski (2), Hafner (1), Duncan (1). S_Morel, Kipnis. SF_Pierzynski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks W,1-1 . . . .5 2-3 7 4 4 5 3 Ohman . . . . . . . .1 1-3 1 2 2 1 2 Crain . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 0 0 0 2 Thornton . . . . . . . . . .1 1 0 0 0 2 Cleveland Masterson L,0-1 . . . .5 8 5 3 1 2 Wheeler . . . . . . . . .1-3 2 3 3 1 0 R.Perez . . . . . . . . . .2-3 1 2 2 1 0 J.Gomez . . . . . . . . . . .2 0 0 0 0 3 Asencio . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 0 0 0 1 WP_Danks 2, Crain, Masterson. Umpires_Home, Gerry Davis; First, Greg Gibson; Second, Phil Cuzzi; Third, Vic Carapazza. T_3:04. A_9,072 (43,429). Wednesday's Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston . . . . .001 000 000—1 3 0 Toronto . . . . .002 000 01x—3 3 0 Lester and Shoppach; R.Romero, (9) and Arencibia. Santos W_R.Romero 1-0. L_Lester 0-1. Sv_Santos (1). Tampa Bay . .000 000 004—4 5 0 Detroit . . . . . .100 010 000—2 6 0 Shields, Rodney (9) and Lobaton; Verlander, Schlereth (9), Valverde (9) and Avila. W_Shields 1-0. L_Verlander 0-1. Sv_Rodney (3). Kansas City 001 100 100001—410 2 Oakland . . .010 200 000002—56 1 (12 innings) B.Chen, K.Herrera (6), Mijares (7), G.Holland (8), Collins (10), Broxton (12) and B.Pena; McCarthy, Fuentes (7), Cook (7), Balfour (9), Norberto (11), Carignan (12) and K.Suzuki. W_Carignan 1-1. L_Broxton 0-1. HRs_Kansas City, Butler (2), A.Gordon (1). Oakland, Gomes (2). NewYork . . .200 010 100 2—6 10 0 Baltimore . .020 020 000 0—4 10 1 (10 innings) Sabathia, Logan (7), R.Soriano (8), M.Rivera (10) and Martin; Arrieta, Ayala (7), Gregg (9) and Wieters. W_R.Soriano 1-0. L_Gregg 0-1. Sv_M.Rivera (2). HRs_New York, Granderson (1), Swisher (2). Los Angeles .000 130 100—5 8 0 Minnesota . . .000 300 30x—6 9 0 Weaver, Takahashi (7), Hawkins (7), Isringhausen (8) and Iannetta; Pavano, Gray (7), Perkins (8), Capps (9) and Mauer. W_Gray 1-0. L_Takahashi 0-1. Sv_Capps (1). HRs_Los Angeles, Bourjos (1). Minnesota, Willingham (3). NATIONAL LEAGUE Washington .010 000 111—4 9 1 NewYork . . . .000 000 000—0 3 0 Strasburg, Mattheus (7), S.Burnett (8), H.Rodriguez (9) and Flores; J.Santana, Acosta (6), R.Ramirez (7), Rauch (8), Batista (9), Byrdak (9) and Thole. W_Strasburg 1-0. L_J.Santana 0-1. Milwaukee . .000 000 200—2 5 0 Chicago . . . .100 000 000—1 6 2 Gallardo, Fr.Rodriguez (8), Axford (9) and Kottaras; Dempster, Russell (7), K.Wood (8), Marmol (9) and Soto. W_Gallardo 1-1. L_Dempster 0-1. Sv_Axford (2). HRs_Milwaukee, Kottaras (2). Arizona . . . . .100 000 000—1 5 0 San Diego . . .000 000 02x—2 5 1 J.Saunders, D.Hernandez (8) and M.Montero; Luebke, Brach (6), Spence (7), Frieri (7), Street (9) and Hundley. W_Frieri 1-0. L_D.Hernandez 0-1. Sv_Street (1). HRs_San Diego, Denorfia (1). Miami . . . . . . .010 000 000—1 5 1 Philadelphia .005 100 10x—7 14 0 Jo.Johnson, Gaudin (4), Webb (7) and J.Buck; Halladay, Qualls (8), Stutes (9) and Ruiz. W_Halladay 2-0. L_Jo.Johnson 0-2. HRs_Philadelphia, Ruiz (1).

AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 5:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Samsung Mobile 500, at Fort Worth, Texas 2 a.m. SPEED — Formula One, practice for Grand Prix of China, at Shanghai GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, first round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (same-day tape) 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, The Heritage, first round, at Hilton Head Island, S.C. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. FSN — Cincinnati at Washington MLB — Regional coverage, Cincinnati at Washington or Tampa Bay at Detroit 7 p.m. MLB — Miami at Philadelphia NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT — Miami at Chicago 10:30 p.m. TNT — Dallas at Golden State NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. — CNBC — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 1, San Jose at St. Louis NBCSN — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 1, Washington at Boston 10 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 1, Chicago at Phoenix

FRIDAY AUTO RACING 3 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, "Happy Hour Series," final practice for Samsung Mobile 500, at Fort Worth, Texas 5 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for O'Reilly Auto Parts 300, at Fort Worth, Texas 6:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Samsung Mobile 500, at Fort Worth, Texas 8:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts 300, at Fort Worth, Texas 2 a.m. SPEED — Formula One, qualifying for Grand Prix of China, at Shanghai BOXING 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Junior welterweights, Michael Katsidis (28-5-0) vs. Albert Mensah (19-3-1), at Las Vegas GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, second round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (same-day tape) 12:30 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Pro-Am of Tampa Bay, first round, at Lutz, Fla. 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, The Heritage, second round, at Hilton Head Island, S.C. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 3 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Chicago Cubs at St. Louis or Tampa Bay at Boston (2 p.m. start) 3:05 p.m. WGN — Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7 p.m. FSN — Cincinnati at Washington 7:30 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Milwaukee at Atlanta or Houston at Miami (7 p.m. start) NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Phoenix at Houston 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Dallas at Portland NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, teams TBD 9 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, teams TBD Midwest League Eastern Division Lansing (Blue Jays) Bowling Green (Rays) Lake County (Indians) South Bend (D’Backs) West Michigan (Tigers) Dayton (Reds) Fort Wayne (Padres) Great Lakes (Dodgers) Western Division

W 6 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

L Pct. GB 0 1.000 — 3 .500 3 3 .500 3 3 .500 3 3 .500 3 4 .333 4 4 .333 4 4 .333 4

W L Pct. GB Cedar Rapids (Angels) 5 1 .833 — 4 2 .667 1 Burlington (Athletics) 3 3 .500 2 Beloit (Twins) Kane County (Royals) 3 3 .500 2 Peoria (Cubs) 3 3 .500 2 Quad Cities (Cardinals) 3 3 .500 2 Wisconsin (Brewers) 2 4 .333 3 Clinton (Mariners) 1 5 .167 4 Wednesday's Games Beloit 3, Kane County 2 Bowling Green 9, West Michigan 4 Great Lakes 5, Lake County 4, 14 innings Lansing 7, Dayton 4 South Bend 3, Fort Wayne 1 Burlington 3, Wisconsin 2 Peoria 5, Quad Cities 3 Cedar Rapids 3, Clinton 1 Thursday's Games Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 6:05 p.m. Bowling Green at Lake County, 6:30 p.m. Lansing at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Dayton at South Bend, 7:05 p.m. Beloit at Clinton, 7:30 p.m. Kane County at Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Quad Cities at Cedar Rapids, 7:35 p.m. Peoria at Wisconsin, 7:35 p.m. Friday's Games Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 6:05 p.m. Bowling Green at Lake County, 6:30 p.m. Lansing at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Kane County at Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Beloit at Clinton, 7:30 p.m. Quad Cities at Cedar Rapids, 7:35 p.m. Dayton at South Bend, 7:35 p.m. Peoria at Wisconsin, 7:35 p.m.

HOCKEY National Hockey League Playoff Glance All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Rangers vs. Ottawa Thursday, April 12: Ottawa at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14: Ottawa at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. Monday, April 16: NY Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: NY Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. x-Saturday, April 21: Ottawa at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. x-Monday, April 23: NY Rangers at Ottawa, TBD x-Thursday, April 26: Ottawa at NY Rangers, TBD Boston vs. Washington Thursday, April 12: Washington at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 14: Washington at Boston, 3 p.m. Monday, April 16: Boston at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19: Boston at Washington, 7:30 p.m. x-Saturday, April 21: Washington at Boston, 3 p.m. x-Sunday, April 22: Boston at Washington, TBD x-Wednesday, April 25: Washington at Boston, TBD Florida vs. New Jersey Friday, April 13: New Jersey at Florida, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15: New Jersey at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17: Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19: Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. x-Saturday, April 21: New Jersey at Florida, 6:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 24: Florida at New Jersey, TBD x-Thursday, April 26: New Jersey at Florida, TBD Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia Wednesday, April 11: Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT, Philadelphia leads series 1-0 Friday, April 13: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 20: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. x-Sunday, April 22: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, TBD x-Tuesday, April 24: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE Vancouver vs. Los Angeles Wednesday, April 11: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 13: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Sunday, April 15: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. x-Sunday, April 22: Los Angeles at Vancouver, TBD x-Tuesday, April 24: Vancouver at Los Angeles, TBD x-Thursday, April 26: Los Angeles at Vancouver, TBD St. Louis vs. San Jose Thursday, April 12: San Jose at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14: San Jose at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 16: St. Louis at San Jose, 10 p.m. Thursday, April 19: St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. x-Saturday, April 21: San Jose at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. x-Monday, April 23: St. Louis at San Jose, TBD x-Wednesday, April 25: San Jose at St. Louis, TBD Phoenix vs. Chicago Thursday, April 12: Chicago at

Thursday, April 12, 2012 Phoenix, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 14: Chicago at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 17: Phoenix at Chicago, 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19: Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, April 21: Chicago at Phoenix, 10 p.m. x-Monday, April 23: Phoenix at Chicago, TBD x-Wednesday, April 25: Chicago at Phoenix, TBD Nashville vs. Detroit Wednesday, April 11: Nashville 3, Detroit 2, Nashville leads series 1-0 Friday, April 13: Detroit at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15: Nashville at Detroit, Noon Tuesday, April 17: Nashville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 20: Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, April 22: Nashville at Detroit, TBD x-Tuesday, April 24: Detroit at Nashville, TBD

AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup Top 12 in Points 1. G.Biffle..........................................226 2. D.Earnhardt Jr..............................220 3.T.Stewart.......................................214 4. M.Kenseth....................................214 5. K.Harvick......................................214 6. M.Truex Jr.....................................214 7. D.Hamlin.......................................210 8. R.Newman ...................................202 9. C.Bowyer......................................192 10. J.Johnson...................................189 11. C.Edwards..................................179 12. B.Keselowski..............................175 NASCAR Driver Rating Formula A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race. The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 34 24 .586 — 31 27 .534 3 Philadelphia 30 28 .517 4 New York 21 38 .356 13½ New Jersey 20 39 .339 14½ Toronto Southeast Division Pct GB W L x-Miami 40 16 .714 — 34 24 .586 7 Atlanta 34 24 .586 7 Orlando 14 44 .241 27 Washington 7 49 .125 33 Charlotte Central Division Pct GB W L 44 14 .759 — x-Chicago Indiana 36 22 .621 8 28 30 .483 16 Milwaukee 21 36 .368 22½ Detroit 19 37 .339 24 Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB W L 40 16 .714 — x-San Antonio Memphis 34 23 .596 6½ 32 26 .552 9 Dallas 32 26 .552 9 Houston New Orleans 16 42 .276 25 Northwest Division W L Pct GB y-Oklahoma City 42 16 .724 — 31 26 .544 10½ Denver Utah 31 28 .525 11½ 27 31 .466 15 Portland Minnesota 25 33 .431 17 Pacific Division Pct GB W L L.A. Lakers 37 22 .627 — 35 23 .603 1½ L.A. Clippers 30 28 .517 6½ Phoenix Golden State 22 34 .393 13½ 19 40 .322 18 Sacramento x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Tuesday's Games Cleveland 103, Charlotte 90 Boston 115, Miami 107 Washington 93, Orlando 85 Philadelphia 107, New Jersey 88 Dallas 110, Sacramento 100 Chicago 98, New York 86 Wednesday's Games Indiana 104, Cleveland 98, OT Philadelphia 93, Toronto 75 Utah 103, Houston 91 L.A. Clippers 100, Oklahoma City 98 New Orleans 105, Sacramento 96 Memphis 104, Phoenix 93 New York 111, Milwaukee 107 Boston 88, Atlanta 86, OT L.A. Lakers 98, San Antonio 84 Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games Detroit at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Friday's Games Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Houston, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit, 8 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

GOLF World Golf Ranking Through April 8 1. Luke Donald..............ENG 2. Rory McIlroy................NIR 3. Lee Westwood ..........ENG 4. Bubba Watson ...........USA 5. Hunter Mahan............USA 6. Steve Stricker ............USA 7. Martin Kaymer...........GER 8. Tiger Woods...............USA 9. Phil Mickelson............USA 10. Justin Rose .............ENG 11. Adam Scott ..............AUS 12. Charl Schwartzel .....SAF 13. Webb Simpson ........USA 14. Matt Kuchar .............USA 15. Graeme McDowell....NIR 16. Jason Day................AUS 17. Dustin Johnson .......USA 18. Bill Haas ..................USA 19. Louis Oosthuizen.....SAF 20. Keegan Bradley.......USA 21. Sergio Garcia...........ESP 22. Nick Watney.............USA 23. Brandt Snedeker .....USA

9.61 9.53 8.23 6.53 5.89 5.64 5.58 5.55 5.31 5.28 5.11 5.06 5.02 4.92 4.88 4.88 4.83 4.52 4.49 4.34 4.11 4.10 4.04

24. Peter Hanson..........SWE 25. Ian Poulter...............ENG 26. K.J. Choi ..................KOR 27. Bo Van Pelt ..............USA 28. Mark Wilson.............USA 29. John Senden ...........AUS 30. Sang-Moon Bae......KOR 31. Thomas Bjorn..........DEN 32. Jason Dufner ...........USA 33. Martin Laird.............SCO 34. David Toms ..............USA 35. Alvaro Quiros...........ESP 36. Robert Karlsson .....SWE 37. Simon Dyson ..........ENG 38. Aaron Baddeley.......AUS 39. Rickie Fowler ...........USA 40. Anders Hansen .......DEN 41. Fredrik Jacobson....SWE 42. Paul Casey..............ENG 43. Francesco Molinari ....ITA 44. Paul Lawrie .............SCO 45. Zach Johnson..........USA 46. Jim Furyk.................USA 47. K.T. Kim ...................KOR 48. Ben Crane ...............USA 49. Geoff Ogilvy.............AUS 50. Kyle Stanley.............USA 51. G. Fernandez-CastanoESP 52. Ryo Ishikawa............JPN 53. Retief Goosen..........SAF 54. Jonathan Byrd .........USA 55. Kevin Na ..................USA 56.Y.E.Yang...................KOR 57. Miguel Angel JimenezESP 58. Robert Rock............ENG 59. Ernie Els...................SAF 60. Johnson Wagner .....USA 61. Gary Woodland .......USA 62. Greg Chalmers ........AUS 63. Darren Clarke ...........NIR 64. Matteo Manassero.....ITA 65. Charles Howell III ....USA 66. Nicolas Colsaerts.....BEL 67. Rafael Cabrera-BelloESP 68. Carl Pettersson.......SWE 69. Robert Allenby.........AUS 70. Ryan Moore.............USA 71. Robert Garrigus ......USA 72. George Coetzee ......SAF 73. Spencer Levin .........USA 74. Michael Hoey............NIR 75. Chez Reavie............USA

15 4.00 3.85 3.81 3.49 3.38 3.25 3.24 3.22 3.22 3.08 3.07 3.05 3.04 3.02 3.00 2.97 2.96 2.93 2.91 2.89 2.88 2.82 2.82 2.82 2.81 2.78 2.71 2.58 2.55 2.51 2.51 2.46 2.45 2.44 2.41 2.38 2.36 2.35 2.32 2.32 2.30 2.28 2.22 2.17 2.14 2.09 2.04 2.02 1.99 1.97 1.95 1.95

PGA Tour FedExCup Standings Through April 8 .................................PointsYTD Money 1. Hunter Mahan.......1,379 $3,094,040 2. Bubba Watson.......1,322 $3,124,138 3. Phil Mickelson .......1,136 $2,515,481 4. Johnson Wagner...1,056 $2,008,193 5. Rory McIlroy..........1,045 $2,424,000 6. Kyle Stanley..............954 $1,996,550 7. Justin Rose...............948 $2,175,206 8. Mark Wilson .............887 $1,880,375 9.Tiger Woods .............876 $1,811,000 10. Bill Haas .................865 $1,806,659 11. Brandt Snedeker....835 $1,672,314 12. Keegan Bradley .....795 $1,609,692 13. Steve Stricker.........734 $1,497,210 14. Luke Donald...........674 $1,355,196 15. Ben Crane..............627 $1,268,431 16. Louis Oosthuizen...623 $1,462,839 17. Carl Pettersson ......611 $1,119,253 18. Martin Laird............556 $1,162,429 19. John Huh................547 $1,189,980 20. Graeme McDowell.530 $1,117,360 21. Matt Kuchar............523 $1,088,486 22. Kevin Na.................517 $1,074,587 23. Lee Westwood .......509 $1,271,425 24. Robert Garrigus.....504 $935,363 25. Sang-Moon Bae ....498 $941,146 26. Charles Howell III...485 $775,972 27. Jim Furyk................465 $967,916 28. Webb Simpson.......451 $853,350 29. George McNeill......437 $810,214 30. Sean O'Hair............432 $645,544 31. Aaron Baddeley .....420 $796,866 32. Spencer Levin........418 $741,248 33. John Senden..........416 $769,788 34. Charlie Wi...............413 $804,556 35. Bo Van Pelt.............409 $868,188 36. Bud Cauley.............393 $654,292 37. John Rollins............390 $797,568 38. Jason Dufner..........387 $720,377 39. Zach Johnson ........382 $625,925 40. Ernie Els.................376 $717,344 41. Ian Poulter ..............365 $796,445 42. Harrison Frazar......352 $667,986 43. Dustin Johnson......348 $735,410 44. Bryce Molder..........347 $623,745 45. Jonathan Byrd........340 $733,370 46. Jeff Overton ...........338 $624,468 47. Cameron Tringale ..332 $557,117 48. Jimmy Walker.........331 $674,152 49. Scott Piercy............321 $538,467 50. D.A. Points ..............317 $628,128 51. Pat Perez................317 $518,574 52. Nick Watney ...........317 $500,335 53. John Mallinger........314 $528,790 54. Robert Allenby .......309 $556,263 55. Charl Schwartzel ...299 $694,060 56. Brian Davis.............298 $531,313 57. Sergio Garcia.........296 $622,825 58. Chris Stroud...........295 $615,869 59. K.J. Choi .................288 $465,336 60. Rickie Fowler..........286 $504,254 61.Tom Gillis ................276 $546,305 62. Ricky Barnes..........275 $528,881 63. Michael Thompson 270 $414,909 64. Harris English.........265 $389,095 65. Ken Duke................261 $483,865 66. Henrik Stenson ......261 $446,605 67.Vijay Singh..............257 $359,365 68. David Toms.............254 $429,399 69. Greg Chalmers ......252 $376,123 70. Brendon de Jonge.251 $369,675 71. Padraig Harrington.249 $535,738 72. Jeff Maggert...........247 $401,805 73. J.B. Holmes ............236 $436,977 74. Kevin Stadler..........233 $437,203 75. Matt Every..............226 $450,947 LPGA Tour Money Leaders Through April 1 .......................................Trn Money 1.Yani Tseng.....................6 $924,604 2. Sun Young Yoo..............6 $488,987 3. Ai Miyazato...................5 $374,783 4. Na Yeon Choi................5 $300,984 5. Jiyai Shin.......................6 $283,592 6. Angela Stanford ...........6 $277,807 7. Shanshan Feng............4 $272,959 8. I.K. Kim..........................5 $259,218 9. Stacy Lewis ..................6 $249,246 10. Hee Kyung Seo..........6 $201,474 11. Jenny Shin..................6 $188,834 12. Amy Yang....................5 $187,670 13. So Yeon Ryu...............5 $179,942 14. Jessica Korda.............3 $165,000 15. Hee Young Park..........6 $145,827 16. Se Ri Pak....................5 $142,002 17. Caroline Hedwall........5 $127,751 18. Brittany Lincicome......6 $126,304 19. Julieta Granada..........6 $121,759 20. Karrie Webb................6 $111,557 21. Suzann Pettersen ......6 $108,126 22. Karin Sjodin................4 $107,036 23. Cristie Kerr..................6 $106,429 24. Chella Choi.................6 $102,655 25.Vicky Hurst..................6 $100,375 26. Azahara Munoz..........6 $97,504 27. Catriona Matthew.......5 $90,094 28. Anna Nordqvist ..........6 $88,118 29. Eun-Hee Ji..................6 $85,041 30. Mina Harigae..............6 $83,779 31. Katie Futcher..............6 $83,278 32. Jodi Ewart...................4 $82,065 33. Inbee Park ..................6 $77,006 34. Amanda Blumenherst6 $70,457 35. Jimin Kang..................6 $69,881 36. Morgan Pressel..........6 $63,330 37. Natalie Gulbis.............5 $62,963

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the state tournament in the past two seasons. Newton won the Division IV State title two years ago, and Tippecanoe and Covington reached last year’s Division II and IV State semifinal round, respectively. Milton-Union and Piqua round out the Miami County participants — both solid programs in their own right. Centerville, Butler and Fairmont will be in the field, and Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame and Kings will also be taking part, as will Columbus Bishop Hartley. Two teams will only play one day apiece. Brookville will only be playing on Friday, while Wayne will play on Saturday. The Classic has hit weather-related snags in recent years, though, with Saturday’s games being rained on. And the threat is there again, although it’s not as serious as last year. “They’re calling for scattered showers on Saturday, but it’s not supposed to rain all day,” Tackett said. “We’ll see what happens.”

■ College Basketball

Baylor gets 3 years probation WACO, Texas (AP) — The NCAA put Baylor on three years of probation Wednesday after an investigation turned up hundreds of impermissible telephone calls and text messages sent to prep recruits by coaches and assistants on the basketball teams. The violations were considered to be major infractions, and they were announced less than a week after the Lady Bears won the national championship with the first 40-0 season in NCAA history. Still, it could have been much worse for Baylor. All of the penalties were proposed by the school and accepted by the NCAA after a review of nearly 900,000 phone and text message records found that 738 texts and 528 calls were against the rules. The NCAA said men’s coach Scott Drew failed to monitor his program and will be suspended for two Big 12 games next season, in addition to recruiting restrictions. Women’s coach Kim Mulkey also received recruiting restrictions. “I believe strongly in following NCAA rules and will always try to do so in the future,” Mulkey said in a statement released by the school. “I do noth-

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Classic ■ CONTINUED FROM 13 With the sheer amount of people whose lives the disease affects, fundraising efforts from all over the country — and world — have helped the medical community make strides in fighting cancer. And people like Tackett have helped beyond measure. Tackett began the Strike Out Cancer and Hit It Hard movement in the OHSFSCA as a way to honor his mother, Carol, who had been battling breast cancer. And the event’s logo was designed by 2006 Newton High School graduate Shelby Stewart, whose own mother lost her battle with breast cancer. And this year’s Classic will only continue the tradition. Thirteen teams will take part over four sessions this weekend, with games being played at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday night and 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Included in those teams is a bevy of the best the area — and the state of Ohio in general — has to offer. Three of the participating teams have been to

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ing without permission from our compliance office and will continue to ask questions to assure that things are done right. Any compliance-related mistakes, even those that are secondary, are disappointing. The majority of mistakes in this matter were errors in sending text messages and failure to accurately document our phone calls.” The report put a bit of a damper on what has been an extraordinary run of success for Baylor athletics. Besides Baylor’s win over Notre Dame for the women’s title, Drew’s team won a school-record 30 games and reached the NCAA regional finals, where the Bears lost to eventual national champion Kentucky. And all that came after star quarterback Robert Griffin III became the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner following a football season that included 10 wins for the first time since 1980. Mulkey was named the AP’s national coach of the year and junior Brittney Griner was its player of the year. How Baylor recruited Griner, one of the most dominant women’s players in college basketball history, was reportedly part of the NCAA probe.

Pacers outlast Cavs in OT CLEVELAND (AP) — Danny Granger scored 23 points, five in overtime, and George Hill made a dagger 3-pointer in the extra session, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 104-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The Pacers, clinging to the No. 3 spot in the Conference, Eastern outscored the Cavs 10-4 in OT. David West added 19 points, Hill had 17 and Roy Hibbert finished with 11 rebounds, five assists and four blocks for Indiana, 6-1 in its last seven. Antawn Jamison scored 21 and Lester Hudson 19 for the Cavs, a league-worst

0-5 in overtime games. The Cavs were just 2 of 9 in the extra five minutes. The Pacers should have put the Cavs away in regulation but Hill, starting in place of the injured Darren Collison, missed three free throws in the last 21 seconds. West opened overtime with a bucket for the Pacers, who went without a field goal for a 6:41 stretch of the fourth that allowed the Cavs to overcome a 10point deficit and open a seven-point lead. Granger then nailed a 3pointer, and after Hudson scored for Cleveland, Indiana’s leading scorer made an 18-foot jumper to put the Pacers ahead 101-

96. After Jamison misfired, Hill put the Cavs away with his 3, making it 104-96 with 53 seconds left. It was some vindication for Hill, whose three missed free throws gave the Cavs late life and they tied it when Hudson, the DLeague castoff who came in averaging 24.7 points in his past three games, dropped a sweet floater in the lane over West with 1.2 seconds to go. The Pacers had one last chance in regulation, and Hibbert nearly made an impossible shot, arching an attempt from behind the backboard that bounced off the front of the rim. Indiana improved to 1714 on the road, the club’s

first winning record outside Indiana in eight years. With the loss, the Cavs were officially eliminated from the playoffs. Cleveland played its fifth straight game without rookie Kyrie Irving, who has a sprained right shoulder. The Cavs were down 7868 after Dahntay Jones dropped a 3-pointer for Indiana. But Hudson heated up and the Cavs responded with an 18-1 run, taking an 86-79 lead on Omri Casspi’s 3-pointer from the left wing. Hudson scored six points during the improbable run, which the Pacers helped by making four turnovers and missing four shots.

■ College Football

On the defensive New OSU coach Meyer disputes story about old job COLUMBUS (AP) — In his first speaking engagement with his Big Ten coaching peers, new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer had to defend what he did in his last coaching job. Meyer said he was disappointed by a story this week in the Sporting News which said he showed favoritism to star players during his six-year tenure at Florida and that his Gators program winked at disciplinary problems. “When you start saying preferential treatment to players, that’s probably a correct statement. We did do that. We do that here. We did it at Bowling Green and Utah,” said Meyer, mentioning his previous coaching stops while speaking Wednesday on the Big Ten coaches spring teleconference. “If you go to class, you’re a warrior, you do things the right way off and on the field, and you’re completely committed to helping us win, you’re going to get treated really good.” Meyer bristled at the inference by former players, some identified and some not, who said that there was a different set of rules for star players such as wide receiver Percy Harvin. “I’m extremely proud of what we did down there. And throwing great players not good players, great players under the bus like that, I don’t get the intent,” he said. “I’ll fight for those guys, man. Those guys did a lot of great things for the University of Florida. And to sit there and call them out four or five years later, I’m not sure of the intent, once again. “But I’ll always fight for those guys.”

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Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer disputes a story that says he showed favoritism to star players at Florida and oversaw a program that winked at disciplinary problems. Meyer won two national championships at Florida but twice left the program, each time citing health issues. He retired after the 2010 season, then later took a job as a college football analyst with ESPN for a year. He was hired last November to pick up the pieces of an Ohio State program which has suffered through player suspensions and departures, NCAA sanctions and the forced resignation of coach Jim Tressel due to a memorabilia-for-money scandal. The Buckeyes, who were 6-7 a year ago and

lost their last four games including, ironically, the Gator Bowl to Florida, are on NCAA probation and have been banned from playing in a bowl game after the 2012 season. Meyer said he had talked to several former Florida players and coaches who were upset by the Sporting News story. The story cited multiple sources who confirmed that during the 2008 season Harvin, now a member of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, physically attacked Florida wide receivers coach Billy Gonzales, grabbing him by

the neck and throwing him to the ground. It said that after Harvin was pulled off Gonzales by two assistant coaches, he was never disciplined. Gonzales, now an offensive coordinator at Illinois, issued a statement earlier on Wednesday. “In response to a recent story alleging an incident between Percy Harvin and me and while at Florida, the story is inaccurate,” he said in the statement. “It didn’t happen.” Meyer said he and his staff met or exceeded all standards in terms of graduation rate, wins, abiding by NCAA rules and recruiting quality players. The story had said there was a “circle of trust” which enabled and pandered to elite players. Meyer denied it on Wednesday. Asked if he disagreed in particular with a certain contention in the story, Meyer said, “Oh, more than one.” He seemed particularly upset by the inference that he and his staff had flaunted NCAA bylaws. “I want to say this real clear: There is no violation that we had as far as that whole conversation,” Meyer said. “I’m not sure why that keeps coming up. So, if you would bold that for me, underline it there is not an NCAA violation.” Since taking the Ohio State job, Meyer has bumped heads with several Big Ten coaches principally Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema over the recruiting of players who have already verbally committed to other Division I programs. But Bielema has said that was a misunderstanding which has been corrected.

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Flyers rally, take Game 1 vs. Penguins PITTSBURGH (AP) — — Jakub Voracek beat Marc-Andre Fleury from in close 2:23 into overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Fleury stopped Matt Read’s shot from the corner, but Voracek pounced on the rebound to cap a furious rally from a 3-0 deficit. Daniel Briere scored twice, and Brayden Schenn added a goal in his playoff debut. Ilya Brzygalov settled down after a shaky start to finish with 25 saves. Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy and Pascal Dupuis scored for the Penguins, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 22 shots, but Pittsburgh struggled after dominating the first

period. Game 2 is Friday night in Pittsburgh. Predators 3, Red Wings 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gabriel Bourque scored two goals in his postseason debut, and Nashville beat Detroit in Game 1 of the Western Conference series. Paul Gaustad scored his first postseason goal, and Pekka Rinne made 35 saves. The Predators started at home after edging out Detroit for the No. 4 seed, and they started their third postseason series against their Central Division rival with their first win in the opening game. Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for Detroit. Game 2 is Friday night in Nashville.