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Mother focuses on the positives Daughter first to survive rare disease BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@civitasmedia.com

Troy 5th at GWOC Payback, redemption … of all the storylines at the Greater Western Ohio Conference tournament, one stood out beyond the rest. See Sports, Page A6.

Hydrant flushing begins this week TROY — The annual flushing of the fire hydrants in the Troy water distribution system by Troy Fire Department personnel will begin. The area being flushed this week will be the northeast section of Troy, bounded by East Staunton Road, Stonyridge Drive, TroyUrbana Road and North Market Street, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This flushing may disturb sediment in the water mains, resulting in a brief period of “brown” water. If you experience this, flush your faucets for a few minutes and it will clear up. There is no safety issue, as the chlorine residual in the system is maintained during this process. The city recommends avoiding doing laundry if you notice hydrant flushing in your immediate area. Residents and business may experience temporary water pressure fluctuations. Businesses or factories with automated fire protection (sprinkler) systems may have such systems’ alarms triggered with the potential pressure fluctuations. If there are any questions contact Tim Ray or Jeff Monce at the Troy Water Plant at 339-4826.

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For every mother, it’s the little things that mean the most: butterfly kisses, first words, ear-to-ear smiles. But for Kristy and Chris Stager, those signs of affection and adoration are signs of just how far their 2 1/2-year-old daughter Bailey has come. In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, 2011, Bailey was transported to Upper Valley Medical Center after she was found in the middle of a seizure. Her temperature registered at a staggering 107.1. Twelve hours later, she was transported to Dayton Children’s, where doctors performed several medical tests before diagnosing her with the exceptionally

rare disease Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy in Childhood. She is the seventh case in the U.S. — and the only to live. Chris and extended family met with the neurologist to hear the exact diagnosis, but Stager chose to stay with Bailey rather than endure the specifics of her daughter’s diagnosis. To this day, Stager has not seen the MRI results. “The question I didn’t want to ask was the only question I wanted an answer to: ‘Will she live?’” Stager recalled. “But I said, ‘We’ll do whatever we can. We’ll deal with it.’”

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Job Expo draws big crowd Companies pleased with response BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com

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The Troy Strawberry Festival committee awarded Connor Haywood and Willow Isabella Miller the 2013 Little Mr. and Miss Strawberry titles Saturday during the pageant that took place in the ballroom of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Festival queen Rachel Marie Zelnick, left, junior miss Tabitha Sexton, center, and committe chairman Sally Riechert stand in the background.

Just being themselves Little Miss and Mr. Strawberry titles awarded BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com The littlest members of the Troy Strawberry Festival’s royal court behaved more like court jesters than regal royalty during the annual Little Miss and Mr. Strawberry contest Saturday. The sweet Little Miss and Mr. Strawberry contest turned the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s

TROY ballroom into a comedy club as Connor Haywood, 6, and Willow Miller 5, both of Troy, were crowned as the Troy Strawberry Festival’s Little Miss and Mr. Strawberry. Little Miss Strawberry Willow Miller tried to coax her grandmother on the stage during her interview, which captured the

hearts of the judges as 30 children sang, danced and told jokes during the pageant Saturday afternoon. “My favorite thing is right now — because I got a trophy, that’s why,” Willow said. The 6-year-old is the daughter of Dennis and Tina Miller. Willow proudly showed off her sweet strawberry dress as she clutched her trophy. Willow said she plans to start a • See LITTLES on A2

Stacks of resumes piled several inches high sat on the tables of companies and businesses at the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s first Job Expo at Hobart Arena Saturday. More than 20 Troy companies and businesses and local colleges, trade schools and universities participated in the Job Expo. Dayle Feingold, a staffing consultant representing UTC Aerospace Systems, said she had several resumes tucked away for “definite call backs” from the Job Expo. “It’s been very nice and very successful for us today,” Feingold said. “It’s been very busy and a lot of activity.” Feingold said she was excited to make contact with those who came dressed to impress and had resumes ready at the Job Expo. Feingold is a professional job recruiter based in Florida. “A lot of first impressions of candidates for jobs happen at events like these,” Feingold said. “I had a gentleman who just graduated college and he was wearing a suit and tie and made great eye contact. I could see him in our company as a team player — that first impression is key.” Feingold said a professional appearance and interpersonal skills are key to getting a resume • See JOB EXPO on A2

Maybe Americans agree about more than they know WASHINGTON (AP) — Can we agree on this? Americans still think alike much of the time even if our politicians don’t. To get heads nodding, just say something worrisome about the economy or dismissive of Washington. Almost all Americans con1 sider themselves very

patriotic, believe in God, value higher education and admire those who get rich through hard work. Not much argument there. But here’s the oft-overlooked truth: Even some issues that are highly contentious in the partisan capital have solid public

support across the country. National polls show that 7 of 10 people want to raise the minimum wage. Similar numbers want term limits for Congress, support building the Keystone XL pipeline to bring oil from Canada and back using government money to make preschool

available to every child. There are toeholds of agreement on big, divisive issues such as immigration, abortion and guns. If those slivers of consensus were the starting point in debates, political compromise might just be possible. Instead, drama and con-

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MIAMI COUNTY’S MOST WANTED Danielle Kelzenberg Date of birth: 10/12/70 Location: Troy Height: 5’0” Weight: 167 Hair color: Blonde Eye color: KELZENBERG Brown Wanted for: Trafficking drugs

David Arnett Date of birth: 6/1/85 Location: Piqua Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 Hair color: Brown Eye color: ARNETT Blue Wanted for: Receiving stolen property

Matthew Stringfield Date of birth: 3/20/91 Location: Troy Height: 6’0” Weight: 140 Hair color: Brown Eye STRINGFIELD color: Hazel Wanted for: Possessing drugs

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Bailey ■ CONTINUED FROM A1 Doctors do not know what Bailey’s prognosis is, as they have no means of comparison. At the time of the diagnosis, 15-monthold Bailey was operating at the level of a 4-month-old. She now has progressed to about an 8-month-old. And though she still can’t roll over, sit up, crawl or walk, Stager focuses on all the things she can do: holding her head up, drinking from a straw, playing with toys and standing upright with the help of a stander to position her back. “She just rediscovered her tongue last week. We’ll say, ‘Where’s your tongue?’ and she’ll stick it out in the air. She also recognizes the words tongue, deer, hair, nose. She knows how to give kisses and she knows what ‘night night’ means. She doesn’t like that word,”

Date of birth: 7/2/88 Location: Piqua Height: 5’1” Weight: 128 Hair color: Red Eye SILER color: Blue Wanted for: Probation violation — Receiving stolen property • This information is provided by the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. These individuals were still at-large as of Friday. • If you have information on any of these suspects, call the sheriff’s office at 440-6085. • Location identifies the last known mailing address of suspects.

said Stager, who also has an 8-year-old son, J.D. Harvey. Bailey undergoes therapy five times a week, between in-patient therapy at Dayton Children’s and the Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development in Piqua and home visits from a Help Me Grow therapist from Riverside. She also has appointments with her pediatrician, Cincinnati Children’s Rehab, Dayton Children’s Rehab, Neurology and Infectious Disease. Stager has chosen to remain optimistic of the future for her daughter, relying on faith and the support of Chris and family and friends. “It’s a positive road,” Stager said. “We try to have her live her life normally, and we take her with us all the time, like to the Reds games.”

The Stagers are looking to purchase a stander for Bailey, priced at about $2,000, which would allow her to stand in place and be pushed. Bailey’s therapist let her borrow one for the day and she loved it, Stager said. On Saturday, the 2013 Baby Bailey Poker Run fundraiser — presented by Bikers for Forgotten Smiles — will take place at 5996 Germantown Pike in Dayton. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the first bike out at 1:15 p.m. Forgotten Breed M.C. and Two Bob’s Inn are hosting the event. Those unable to attend the fundraiser may send checks to Bikers for Forgotten Smiles, 3929 Soldiers Home West Carrollton Road, Moraine, OH 45342. An account is also set up at MainSource Bank called KP4BB (Keep Praying for Baby Bailey).

Willow shared. The Little Miss and Mr. Strawberry contest is sponsored by Main Street Market, which provided each child who participated with a special, light-up medallion as a keepsake for them to take home. Little Miss and Mr. committee Strawberry chairwoman and the pageant’s emcee, Sally Riechert, said she enjoyed each child’s effort and participation, and this year had one of the largest audience turnouts in the contest’s history. “The kids are just awesome — some are real talkers,” Riechert said. “We had an overwhelming turnout this year.” The 2013 Strawberry Festival Queen Rachel

Zelnick said she remembers participating in the Little Miss and Mr. Strawberry Contest as a child. “I did this when I was little — I didn’t win, but it was a good experience,” she said. “I think it’s super that these kids come out and get on stage. It’s fun to see them go up there and be themselves.” First runners-up were Josie Line, daughter of Brenten and Jennifer Line of Troy and Gavin Miller, son of Robert and Valerie Miller of Casstown; second runners-up were Norah Rocke, daughter of Scott and Michelle Rocke of Troy and Tristan Tidwell, son of Aimee Allen of Troy. Best costume went to Kamryn Clint, daughter of Ryan and Meghan Clint of Troy.

“In our neck of the woods there are different opinions,” says Hokse, of Saugatuck, Mich., “but we can talk about them.” The notion of a divided country even divides the academics. Some political scientists bemoan a disappearing ideological center, reflected in the polarization consuming politics. Others dismiss the idea of a balkanized nation of Republicanor Democratic-leaning states. They see instead a laid-back land of mostly moderate, pragmatic voters remote from their highly partisan leaders. Certainly there’s plenty for people to argue about. Last year’s presidential race fanned long-standing debates over the size of government, the social safety net and taxes. Some states have begun recognizing gay marriage; many have imposed constitutional bans. Some are tightening gun laws, while others are

looking to loosen them. Democrat Barack Obama is on track to become the most polarizing president in nearly seven decades of Gallup records. His predecessor, Republican George W. Bush, held the distinction previously, signaling a trend. Gallup says that 7 out of 10 people say Americans are greatly divided when it comes to the most important values. Yet with a few exceptions such as issues of race and gender and views of government, opinions haven’t changed much in a quarter-century of Pew polls tracking political values. “That’s a really critical point that often gets overlooked,” said Michael Dimock, director of the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. “It’s easy to assume when we see more partisan polarization that somehow American values are shifting. In most dimensions the way Americans overall look at things is very consistent over time.” While U.S. opinion overall stuck to the middle of the road, the politically engaged became better at sorting themselves into like-minded camps. Voters changed views or changed parties, and increasing numbers left the parties to become independents. Rockefeller Republicans and Reagan Democrats disappeared. The remaining party faithful are more ideologically distilled.

Littles ■ CONTINUED FROM A1 trophy collection with her first-ever award. “This is my first one (trophy),” she said. “I’m going to put it on the top.” Little Mr. Strawberry Connor Haywood, 5, of Troy, said he liked his trophy, too. “This is my second trophy,” Connor said. “I like when you get trophies when you win.” The pair both agreed that their favorite strawberry treat is the berries all by themselves. “The red strawberries are my favorite — with nothing on them,” Connor said. “I like when the strawberries get all squishy and you squeeze the juice out of them like grapes,”

■ CONTINUED FROM A1 pulled from the hundreds of applications that are often submitted at job fairs. “Come prepared to talk to us and share why you would be a good fit for the company,” Feingold said. “We will remember you if you came dressed as though you were interviewing on the spot, which is what you are doing at events like these.” Crown Equipment Corp.’s Jonathan Kebert represented the industrial equipment company at the Job Expo and helped collect “hundreds and hundreds” of resumes on Saturday. “We’ve been really busy all day,” Kebert said. “We are new to the community and I meet people who are looking for a new career opportunity face-to-face.” Kebert also said he enjoyed Friday’s “Career Day” to answer questions from local youth about finding a career path. Local high schools bused in hundreds of junior and seniors to get a real-world career experience in conjunction with the Job Expo Saturday. “It was awesome talking to kids and listening to them talk about their career goals,” Kebert said. Equipment Crown Corp.’s Shelly Busse said Saturday’s Job Expo was a

great opportunity to connect with the Troy community and recruit quality employees for their company. “I think it’s a great way to interact with the community,” Busse said. “It’s a nice way to meet people and get them to come work for us.” Troy Area Chamber Commerce executive director Sabra Johnson said the turnout for the event was “wonderful.” “We had people out here waiting in the lobby before we opened the doors for this event,” Johnson said. “The companies I’ve spoke with have said they were really pleased to see people out here with resumes and interview-ready today. We also saw a lot of on-site interviews, which is really encouraging.” Johnson said she was pleased with the variety of corporations and companies who participated in the Job Expo as well as the turnout from the community. “People were waiting in the parking lot before the doors were open and we love seeing that,” Johnson said. “There’s been such a big variety of people — it’s really impressive.” For more information and to view a list of career opportunities from the Job Expo, visit www.troyohio jobfair.com.

Obama: Help more homeowners WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Congress must give more homeowners the chance to refinance their mortgages to save money. Obama says more than 2 million people are saving about $3,000 a year after restructuring their loans under his administration but that more deserve the same chance. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama also called on the Senate to confirm “without delay” his choice of Democratic Rep. Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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out any notes of national harmony. Maybe the great division in politics these days lies between Washington and the rest of the nation. Bonny Paulson thinks so. A retired flight attendant in Huntly, Va., she rents a Shenandoah Valley log cabin to travelers. Paulson gets an earful of people grumbling about politicians, but she doesn’t hear much disagreement about the issues. “Washington is more polarized than the rest of the nation,” she says. Judy Hokse, visiting Washington with a group of volunteers serving meals to the homeless, says ordinary people are more entrenched in their political views than they were when she was a teenager in the 1970s. But the political standoff in Washington, she said, “is just way out there.”

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Two decades ago, Republican support for stricter environmental rules was at 86 percent, almost as high as for Democrats. Last year only 47 percent of wanted Republicans environmental tougher rules, Pew found. Democratic support remained high. On family values, it was Democrats who changed. Over 25 years, the numbers of Democrats saying they had “old-fashioned values” about family and marriage declined from 86 percent to 60 percent, while Republicans held steady. Despite the party shifts, stricter environmental rules and old-fashioned values are still endorsed by 7 out of 10 people. Likewise, the abortion debate divides the political parties and fervent activists. Yet most people stand somewhere in the middle. They overwhelmingly say abortion should be legal under some circumstances, especially in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother’s life. At the same time, large majorities support some restrictions, such as a 24-hour waiting period and parental consent for minors. Gun control and illegal immigration? U.S. opinion is torn, with angry voices on all sides. Yet some ideas are getting support from 4 out of 5 people polled: extending federal background checks to all gun buyers, tightening

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security at the nation’s borders, and providing a path to citizenship for some workers who are in the country illegally, if they meet requirements such as paying back taxes. So there’s common ground. But even where people agree on big ideas, some of those ideas may conflict with each other. Republicans aren’t the only ones who say business is the nation’s backbone. Nearly three-fourths of Americans agree. But just as many worry that there’s too much power in the hands of a few big companies — a Democratic-sounding sentiment. Seven in 10 say the poor have become too dependent on government assistance, but even more want government action to make health care affordable and accessible. Details matter. A resounding majority believes that in the United States “the rich just get richer while the poor get poorer.” But there’s no consensus on what, if anything, to do about that. The nation is enduringly optimistic about Americans’ ability to solve problems, but it’s pessimistic about the people who make the rules in government and politics. Majorities believe elected officials are out of touch and harming the nation, and most say they prefer leaders who are willing to compromise, a rarity in Washington now. There’s bipartisan disdain for lawmakers. The divided Congress gets 15 percent approval from Republicans and 13 percent among Democrats, according to Gallup. “If you listen to the people here in town they’re all fed up,” said Debbie Grauel, owner of an independent office supply store in Deale, Md. “Everybody’s for term limits for everybody.” What else can bring a sprawling, diverse, free-spirited nation of 316 million close to agreement? It’s hard to say. Polls rarely measure the mom-andapple-pie stuff. “If there’s something that’s really a consensus, you are not going to find surveys asking about it,” said Tom Smith, director of the giant General Social Survey since 1980.

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wildflower walk will be at 2:30 p.m. at Aullwood, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Meet at the center.

MONDAY • WILD JOURNEYS: Ray Mueller will present a photographic story featuring local avian friends at 7 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Come enjoy beautiful photographs of eagles, osprey and egrets, as we follow them through courtship, nesting, raising young and a never ending quest for food. The program is free for members, $2 per person for others. • BOARD MEETING: The Miami County Educational Service Center’s Governing Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. at Edison Community College, Piqua. • CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty Listeners will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. Participants listen to an audio book and work on various craft projects. • BOOK DISCUSSION: The MiltonUnion Library evening book discussion will begin at 7 p.m. and will discuss “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln,” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. For more information, call (937) 698-5515. • BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be from 3-7 p.m. at the Covington Eagles, 715 E. Broadway, Covington. Everyone who registers will receive a free “Iron Donors” as superheroes shirt in honor of “Ironman 3” in theaters. Schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or visit www.GivingBlood.org for more information. • POTATO BAR: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City will present a baked potato bar for $3.50 or a salad bar for $3.50 of both for $6 from 6-7:30 p.m. • SOCIETY TO MEET: The CovingtonNewberry Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall Community Center. A keynote speaker talks every month about various historical topics as they pertain to Covington and the surrounding area. • POET’S CORNER: Do you write poetry? Bring any poems you have written to share and discuss with others during Poet’s Corner at 6:30 p.m. at the TroyMiami County Public Library. If you don’t have any poems, bring a poem by your favorite poet to share. This workshop is for anyone who loves to read or poetry. Civic agendas • The Tipp City Parks Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tipp City Government Center. • Covington Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. • The Police and Fire Committee of Village Council will meet at 6 p.m. prior to the council meeting. • Laura Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Municipal building. • Brown Township Board of Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. in the Township Building in Conover. • The Union Township Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Township Building, 9497 Markley Road, P.O. Box E, Laura. Call 698-4480 for information.

TUESDAY • BIRD HIKE: An early morning bird hike will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Participants will experience warblers that are passing through on their way north to their breeding grounds. Over the years, the center has recorded 28 warbler species at BNC, including the rare worm-eating warbler. The hike will start

WEDNESDAY • CLASS LUNCH: The Troy High School class of 1962 will meet for an informal lunch gathering at 1 p.m. at Marion’s Piazza, 1270 Experiment Farm Road, Troy. All classmates and their spouses are invited to attend. For more information, call Sharon Mathes at 339-1696 or Esther Jackson at 339-1526. • NATURE CLUB: Brukner Nature Center will be offering a Home school Nature Club “Swimming Survivors” from 24 p.m. Come with a change of clothes and shoes for the final Home school Nature Club session of the year as participants learn about and search the creeks, ponds and Stillwater River for these and other amazing creatures. The fee for these innovative programs is $2.50 for BNC members and $5 for non-members. Registration and payment are due by 5 p.m. Monday before the program. • STORY HOUR: Milton-Union Public Library story hours at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Story hour is open to children ages 35 and their caregiver. Programs include puppet shows, stories and crafts. Contact the library at (937) 698-5515 for details about the weekly themes. • HOME SCHOOL NATURE CLUB: Brukner Nature Center will be offering Home School Nature Club “Swimming Survivors” from 2-4 p.m. Come with a change of clothes and shoes for the final Home school Nature Club session of the year as participants learn about and search the creeks, ponds and Stillwater River for an array of creatures. The fee for the programs is $2.50 for BNC members and $5 for non-members. Registration and payment are due by 5 p.m. the Monday before the program. • LECTURE SERIES: WACO Historical Society will guest speakers Jim Miller and Robert Burkman, both recipients of The Distinguished Flying Cross, at 7 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. There is no charge for the event. Donations will be accepted to benefit WACO Historical Society. The WACO Air Museum is located at 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy. For more information, visit www.wacoairmuseum.org. • KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis Club of Troy will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Troy Country Club. Chuck Fox will give a presentation about Alzheimer’s disease and his work with the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, contact Donn Craig, vice president, at (937) 4181888. • BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Walnut St., Troy. Everyone who registers will receive a free “Iron Donors” as superheroes shirt in honor of “Ironman 3” coming to theaters. Schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or visit www.GivingBlood.org for more information. • FORECLOSURE PREVENTION: Learn information that can assist in saving your home during a program from 3-6 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library. Learn about the available financial resources in the community, housing counseling agencies, the dangers of mortgage rescue scams and how you can qualify for assistance. • FLAG COMMENCEMENT: Koester Pavilion is having a flag commencement at 11 a.m. and the public is invited. The pavilion’s flag recently ripped outside, and the Troy VFW is donating a new one. Koester staff decided to host a ceremony for its residents, as well as the public, to honor local veterans. The VFW honor guard will be on hand to present the flag.

BY DEBRA GASKILL For Civitas Media tdneditorial@ civitasmedia.com CEDARVILLE — Chad David Mason of Troy has been chosen to lead Cedar Cliff Local Schools, following a special meeting of the board of education. “He was the unanimous choice,” said board president Matt Sheridan. “He was the first candidate we interviewed and we had a good feeling about him from the start.” Mason was offered a three-year contract with a salary of $110,000. Mason has a bachelor of science degree in business administration and completed teacher certification in business education from Ohio Northern University. He holds a master of science degree in educational administration, and holds principal’s and superintendent’s licenses from the University of Dayton. He is completing his doctorate at

with the community. “We believe he’s the best fit to work in all three of those areas,” Sheridan said. The search for a new superintendent began in February, when Superintendent Dr. David Baits announced his retirement, Sheridan said. Baits will retire on May 31. Mason is anticipated to start July 8. The board will appoint an interim superintendent at the regular meeting on May 22. Mason lives in Troy with his wife, Carrie, and son, Drew. They are planning to relocate to Cedarville as soon as possible, pending the sale of their home, Sheridan said. The district used the services of the Ohio School Boards Association in its search.

the University of Dayton. Mason is principal at Norwood Elementary School, West Jefferson. He also was principal at Troy Junior High School and Troy High School in MASON Troy. He was the principal at Covington High School and the assistant principal at Northeastern High School in Springfield. He began his teaching career as a business teacher at Northwestern High School in Springfield. His resume lists a number of education-related articles he has published. Mason will fit in well with the district’s strategic plan, which was formulated a year ago, Sheridan said. The strategic plan has three focuses: strong academics, financial stewardship and communication

UVMC Sports Medicine to offer sports enhancement program The Upper Valley Medical Center Center for Sports Medicine will offer its sports enhancement, Explosive Speed and Power, for high school and collegiate level athletes for the 11th year this summer. The center also will offer the ESP Jr. program tailored for junior high athletes, and the Sportsmetrics knee injury program reduction designed for female athletes. ESP is for athletes who want to improve speed, agility, vertical jump, strength, power, flexibility and confidence. The program meets three to four times a week for six weeks. It consists of five components: teaching proper speed mechanics, proper Olympic lift progressions for power and explosiveness, plyometerics/jumping and agility drills, periodized strength training workouts and flexibility. The ESP program is modeled after Division I off-season workouts at places such as the

TROY University of Tennessee, University of Dayton, LSU and the University of Oregon. In 2012, 100 percent of the ESP participants rated their overall satisfaction with the program as very good or excellent. The ESP program will be offered at Tippecanoe High School beginning June 10 and continuing three or four times a week for six weeks. ESP Jr. is designed for seventh and eighth grade athletes to improve speed, agility, vertical jump, strength, power, flexibility and self-confidence. Education on proper form, technique and injury prevention is emphasized with this age group to promote safe and effective performance athletic enhancement. The ESP Jr. program will be offered at Tippecanoe High School beginning June 10. It, too, will meet three times per week for six weeks.

The Sportsmetrics Knee Injury Reduction Program is a comprehensive training program specifically designed for female athletes. It is a scientifically proven program to help reduce knee injuries and improve performance for sports that involve pivoting, cutting or jumping, such as basketball, soccer and volleyball. It combines a dynamic warm up with plyometrics drills, strength training and flexibility. The Sportsmetrics program will be offered at Troy Junior High School beginning June 10 and running three times a week for six weeks. Registration is required due to class size limitations. To register online visit UVMC.com/ESP or UVMC.com/Sportsmetrics. To register by phone, call Carefinders at (866) 608FIND. For more information, contact the UVMC Center f or Sports Medicine at (937) 440-7152 or (937) 667-2614.

Deer-hunting change proposed COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Wildlife Council will consider proposals next week allowing deergun hunting in early January. Ohio’s Division of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody says the proposal would result in a total of five days of January gun hunting. He says Jan. 3-4 would be open to all legal firearms and Jan. 5-7 restricted to muzzleloaders.

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REQUIREMENTS ARE: • Own and occupy a home in Miami County before January 1, 2013. (May also own in revocable or irrevocable inter vivos trust, where applicant has complete control of trust) • Owner is at least 65 years old this year (proof of age required) or • Is certified totally and permanently disabled as of January 1, 2013. (proof of disability is required) or • Is the surviving spouse of a qualified homeowner, and who was at least 59 years old on the date of spouse’s death.

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from the parking lot. Binoculars and field guides also are available from the • INTERPRETER TO nature center, if participants DEMONSTRATE: Nicole call ahead. All levels of Mausoff, Mingo interpreter, C o m m u n i t y experience are welcome will demonstrate native and the event is free. contact period crafts at the Calendar • SCAM SEMINARS: Overfield Tavern Museum, First Lutheran Church, 201 E. Water St., Troy, CONTACT US 2899 W. Main St., Troy, will from 1-5 p.m. Other interhost two informational preters will portray 1810 workshops on senior visitors to the tavern. For scams, from 1-2:30 and 6more information, call 216Call Melody 7:30 p.m. Debbie Sanders, 6925. retirement counselor from Vallieu at • BREAKFAST SET: Dorothy Love Retirement 440-5265 to The Sons of the American Community, will address Legion Post 586, Tipp City list your free signs of scams and issues will serve an all-you-cancurrently affecting senior calendar eat breakfast on Mother’s citizens and Baby Boomers items.You Day from 8-11 a.m. for $6. in the area. The program is Items available will be can send free. Call Patti Jenkins at bacon, sausage, sausage your news by e-mail to FLC at (937) 335-2323 or gravy, biscuits, toast, panmvallieu@civitasmedia.com. Deb Sanders at Dorothy cakes, waffles, French Love at (937) 497-6543 for toast, fruit, cinnamon rolls reservations. and juices. • MILTON MEMORIES: • BREAKFAST The May recording session OFFERED: Made-to-order breakfasts will of Milton Memories will be from 2:30-3:30 be offered at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post p.m. in the Milton Municipal Building on No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow South Miami St. The topic will be MiltonFalls, from 8-11 a.m. Everything is a la Union cafeteria workers. The panel memcarte. bers will be Pegge Stine, Pat Holtzapple, • MOTHER’S DAY BARBECUE: The Fort Rowdy Gathering will have its annu- Linda Baughman, Ramona Grosssman, Stacy Woddell, LouAnn Buckner, Melissa al Mother’s Day chicken barbecue from Cummins, Ruby Sowry, Debbie Cress and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Covington Park. Dottie Foster. The session is open to all No need to get out of your car, we’ll interested parties and audience participacome to your car window. Advance tickets are recommended, as last year’s bar- tion is encouraged. • BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be becue was a sell-out. The cost is $7, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Broadway includes a half chicken, chips, applesauce and a roll. Advance tickets may be Elementary School, 223 W. Broadway Ave., Tipp City. Everyone who registers will purchased at Joanie’s Flower Shop or receive a free “Iron Donors” as superSiegel’s Country Store, both in heroes shirt in honor of “Ironman 3” comCovington, Uniform’s Plus in Piqua or ing to theaters. Schedule an appointment from any Fort Rowdy board member. at www.DonorTime.com or visit Proceeds will benefit the 2013 Fort www.GivingBlood.org for more information. Rowdy Gathering, to be held Oct. 5-6. Civic agendas For more information, call Larry at (937) • The village of West Milton Council will 339-0407 or Anita at (937) 676-3381. meet at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers. • WILDFLOWER WALK: A spring

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

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP New York Times on the CIA spending in Afghanistan: The news that the Central Intelligence Agency has been spending lavishly in Afghanistan should come as no surprise. The agency went to work in the country right after Sept. 11, 2001, and has played a dominant covert role hunting down al-Qaida and the Taliban ever since, while the Pentagon and other agencies have pursued more transparent military and development operations costing many billions of dollars. Even so, details of the agency’s involvement recently reported by Matthew Rosenberg in The Times are eye-popping and infuriating. For more than a decade, the agency — using suitcases, backpacks, even plastic bags — has made monthly cash payments to the offices of President Hamid Karzai amounting to tens of millions of dollars. One Karzai aide called it “ghost money” because “it came in secret, and it left in secret,” although now that it has been reported publicly, Karzai has owned up to it. While it is not unusual for intelligence agencies to pay money for information or other assistance, the scale and brazenness of the operation are indefensible. … There are many reasons to be outraged. Not the least of these is that the payments helped fuel corruption just when other agencies, including the White House and State Department, were pressing the Afghans to crack down on corruption and prosecute those responsible. American leaders have argued again and again that Afghanistan’s success, and America’s success in Afghanistan, including its ability to withdraw troops by the end of 2014, depended on a government in Kabul that could win the hearts and minds of its people and competently deliver services. … The United States and other donors have warned the Afghans that continued international assistance — which the country is expected to need for years to come — will be conditioned on concrete steps to curb corruption. Now that the CIA payments have been exposed, it will be harder to make that argument. Congress should publicly call the CIA to account. Especially at a time of economic hardship at home, what possible justification is there for continuing to spend millions of dollars in ways that are at such cross-purposes with American principles and interests? The Kansas City Star on the high costs of cheap clothing: Poorly paid Third-World workers are dying — literally — to produce low-cost clothing that’s sold at leading retailers around the United States and the world. Last Wednesday morning, more than 3,000 people were inside Rana Plaza when some workers saw cracks in the building. But its owner — who is politically well connected — claimed: “There is nothing serious. It will stand for a hundred years.” Instead, it soon fell down; police caught the owner Sunday as he tried to flee to India. Unfortunately, owners of many overseas garment factories are more interested in squeezing extra money out of their operations and less inclined to take worker protection seriously. So the profitable Western retailers that buy all of this low-cost clothing must more aggressively promote employee safety. The companies should conduct more on-site visits to these factories. They ought to insist on higher levels of worker protection and wages for employees. Retailers should reject buying from factory owners who don’t meet stricter safety standards. Many Bangladesh citizens are outraged by last week’s disaster. Rightly so, they expect their government officials to insist on more humane working conditions. The concerns of these citizens and garment industry workers must be taken seriously, not just in Bangladesh but in corporate boardrooms around the globe.

THEY SAID IT “Concord is a fabulous school. I’m so proud of the high standards we have achieved for our staff and school over the years. They really rise to the level and the challenges we face in education.” — Concord Elementary School Principal Linda Lamb, who is retiring at the end of the school year “We’ll keep on working hard and trying to gather the information needed to make the best decisions possible. I’ve had very positive feedback from people. I would hope that people realize that I’m not afraid to ask questions. We’ll do the background work that needs to be done.” — Robin Oda, who was re-elected to Troy City Council Tuesday “I came through the ranks that’s for sure. I’ve worked here since I was in high school and I love working for the city of Troy.” — Troy resident Jeremy Drake, on being named Troy’s superintendent of parks

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Non-gamers miss out on great experiences Video games, in many ways, have become even better than movies. But they are still lacking in one key area — the ability to share the experience with every last one of your friends. Sure, my fellow gamer friends and I can discuss the intricacies of Bioshock Infinite, one of the greatest experiences to be had in all of gaming. And my wife, who doesn’t necessarily have all that much fun playing first-person shooters, can still watch me play the game (which she loves to do — MAN, how did I get so lucky?) and enjoy it as if she was watching a movie. But as for my coworkers — who often treat me and my sizable movie collection as if I was a free video rental store (I don’t mind) — I can’t let them borrow my game. They don’t have XBox 360s or Playstation 3s of their own, so they miss out on quite a lot of quality entertainment that they would enjoy. There’s a pretty low barrier to entry for movies as a medium. Anyone can watch one, understand what is going on and get enjoyment out of it. And since I’m pretty sure DVD players come with every

Josh Brown Sunday Columnist house or apartment these days, since everyone has one, everyone can pretty much watch all the movies they want. Not everyone can — or even wants to — burn $200-$500 on a video game console, though, or the $1,000-plus it would take to put together a computer capable of playing the newest games on the high-quality settings they’re made for, though. And even if they did, playing a video game takes a certain amount of skill, meaning there’s no guarantee they would even make it to the end, beat the game and get everything out of the story that they could. And since the actual quality of movie plots has gone down so horrifically bad in the last decade or

so, video games have taken over when it comes to storytelling. Sure, there are still exciting and fun movies out there, like The Avengers and its like, but it’s been ages since a movie could actually make me feel anything else. They’re not scary. They’re all painfully predictable. Supposed tear-jerkers don’t create any attachment to the characters and can’t invoke any sadness. Everything’s been done a billion times over and is a remake or reboot of an old series, an adaption of a book or comic (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing) or just a rehash of old ideas. When I go to a movie these days, within 10-15 minutes I can see where every potential story thread is going, as well as how they will all overlap and form a conclusion. On the other hand, I’ve lost count of how many times a key moment in a game has made my jaw hit the floor or caused some type of visceral emotional response. And that’s because video game storytelling has a huge advantage — it puts you in the story. So, as much as I would love to share those wondrous experiences with more of my friends, they will

simply never know those feelings. The rage at watching Sephiroth drive his sword through your girlfriend Aeris’ back (Final Fantasy VII). The shock of being caught in a nuclear explosion and the hopelessness of crawling around in a scorched wasteland for a few seconds before fading away and dying (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare). The satisfaction at being smart enough to think your way out of GLaDOS’ insane experiments (Portal). The phrase “would you kindly?” is no more than a polite way to ask for a favor, not an earth-shattering revelation that makes you question everything you’ve ever known. So after I played through the finale of Bioshock Infinite — a mind-twister that caused my heart to leap into my throat twice and stop completely once — I couldn’t help but be sad in a way. Because I knew I couldn’t share it with all of my friends who would enjoy or appreciate it. If only everyone was a gamer. TDN Sports Editor Josh Brown appears Sundays. The cake is a lie. And don’t worry. It’s OK if you don’t know what that means.

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Bird-watchers flock to Lake Erie shoreline to northern Canada make a pit stop along the shoreline before continuing their journey across Lake Erie. There are about 20 excellent bird-watching sites in the area between Toledo and Cleveland. Two of them, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, have 20,000 acres of marshes, mud flats, ponds, grasslands and forests where birds can feast on fish, worms, mussels and plants. The Black Swamp Bird Observatory is putting on workshops around Magee Marsh that focus on learning about the birds and how to identify them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m amazed at the number of people who are experiencing this for the first time,â&#x20AC;? Mark Shieldcastle, research director for the group, told The Blade newspaper in Toledo. Kaufman said the experience goes beyond just introducing people to bird-watching. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea is to engage

new birders so they will become invested in the resource,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will care more about it, because now it will mean something to them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how we improve and preserve more habitat, and protect these birds.â&#x20AC;? Martin McAllister and his teenage daughter Autumn Rose traveled from Pike County in southern Ohio to witness the migration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing her enjoy this was a big thing for me,â&#x20AC;? said McAllister, who was introduced to birding as a college student nearly 30 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted my daughter to experience this phenomenon.â&#x20AC;? She said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing that many of the birds have traveled halfway around the world and all end up in the same spot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before this trip, I had been a little confused about all these different birds, and I never really understood all of the sounds and the many different colors and patterns of plumage. This really brought the birds up close.â&#x20AC;?

TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Frances Uhrig will turn 100 years old June 2. After living in Pleasant Hill for many years, she is now a resident of Troy Care and Rehab in Troy. Frances will celebrate her birthday privately with immediate family, including her children Lolita UHRIG (Bob) Border of Tipp City, Monte (Monica) Uhrig of South Carolina and Marla Uhrig of West Virginia. To send her cards in honor of her birthday, mail to Frances Uhrig, 5940 Phillip Drive, Tipp City, OH 45371.

Art day camp lottery planned TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The TroyHayner Cultural Center will hold a lottery registration for Summer Art Day Camp from 7-8 p.m. May 20 at the Hayner Center, 301 W. Main St. Children are invited to spend the week being artists, working in many different media. Campers will work alongside art instructors Carol Bellas and Dawn Flory creating terrific pieces of art from around the world. Class sizes are limited to ensure quality instruction time. A total of 96 students for all three weeks can be accommodated. There will be three day camp sessions, held from Monday through Thursday on the weeks of July 8, July 11, July 15, July 18, July 29 and Aug. 1, for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. The fee is $75 per student, which includes instruction and all materials. Family and friends are invited to the day camperÂšs art exhibit recep-

TIPP CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arlene J. Hughes, 74 of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. Born Nov. 9, 1938, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Frazier and Marjorie (Gilliland) Karnehm. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Gina (Hughes) Perry; and one brother, Roger W. Karnehm. HUGHES She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald L. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ronâ&#x20AC;? Hughes; children, Kirk and his wife Janet Hughes, Fort Wayne, Ind., Brent and his wife Marla Hughes, Tipp City; brothers and sisters, Melvin and Dawn Karnehm, Grand Rapids, Mich., Dennis Karnehm, Huber Heights, and Brian

the Henry R. Spencer Award for Outstanding Seniors Honors Thesis in Political Science (best thesis written in the department) and The Lawrence J.R. Herson Award for Academic Excellence for Senior Policical Science Majors (top senior student in political science department). He is a member of the following national honor societies: Pi sigma alpha (national political science honors society), Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. He will be an OSU nominee to Marshall Scholarship, competing for the prestigious opportunity to study abroad in England. While at Ohio State, he did research with professors, was editor-in-chief of The Journal of Politics and International Affairs, interned at the State House and in Washington, D.C., and was active in student government. He also remained active in Troy following high school graduation, volunteering with Troy City Schools and the Miami Valley Veterans Museum. This summer, he will DeHart finishes begin a research project on the political response studies at OSU to the 1913 flood and dam system. COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; DeHart will attend Cameron DeHart, a 2009 Stanford University in graduate of Troy High Palo Alto, Calif., in the fall School, graduated from The Ohio State University to begin his PhD in polition May 5 with a bachelor cal science. His research focuses on American poliof arts degree, summa tics and economic policy. cum laude (3.9 GPA or He also was accepted to better), Honors in Arts & Sciences, Honors Research Yale, Princeton, Columbia and University of Distinction in Political Michigan. Science. He was awarded

tion 7-8 p.m. Thursday. The registration of children for the 2013 summer art day camps will be determined through a lottery-style registration to ensure the process is completely fair and equally accessible for every potential participant. On May 20, participants will complete a lottery form (one per family, sorry, friends cannot be drawn together) and should be prepared to make payment if their registration is drawn. Plan to arrive in enough time to fill out the form and place it in the barrel. The drawing will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Lottery forms will not be added to the barrel after the drawing has begun. Latecomers will not be admitted after the lottery begins. Registration with payment is required and secures a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place in camp. Partial financial assistance is available. Application forms will be available May 20. After registration day, telephone, mail, walk-in and website reservations will be taken if spaces are still available.

and Jill Reese, New Carlisle; and grandchildren, Tiffanie and Brandon Perry, Ben, Aaron and Abigail Hughes and Aeleia Hughes. Arlene was a homemaker and loved caring for her family. She was a member of the Lake Avenue Church in New Carlisle. Public graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Maple Hill Cemetery, South Hyatt Street, Tipp City. Donations may be made in loving memory of Arlene to Hospice of Miami County. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371. Visit www.fringsandbayliff.com.

MARY JACQUELINE WOODS WELLINGS PORT ORCHARD, Wash. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mary Jacqueline â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jacquiâ&#x20AC;? Woods Wellings passed away May 2, 2013, at her home in Port Orchard, Wash. She was comforted by her husband of nearly 49 years, and sister-in-law. Mary was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Dayton, to John J. Woods and Mary L. Allen Woods. She grew up in Greenville, Ohio, and graduated from Greenville High School in 1961. She was a member of Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church of Greenville, where she played the organ and sang in the

choir. She was married to her husband Ross K. Wellings on May 30, 1964, at Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. After moving to Troy, Ohio, she was later confirmed and became an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Mary is survived by her husband Ross; and her sisters-in-law, Barbara Wellings of Riverside, Calif., and Margaret (Peggy) Ogness of Sacramento, Calif. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

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Library plans summer reading club The 2013 summer reading program begins May 31 and goes through early August at the Milton-Union Public Library, 560 S. Main St. West Milton. This year the library will have five different programs:two for adults, one for teens ages 13-18, and two childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs for birth through the fifth grade. The newest adult program will be geared toward those who like soft-read or nonviolent and less explicit books. Adult inspirational fiction specialist Jenny Hines will draw three names for grand prizes at the end of the SRP from entries placed in the container in front of the circulation desk. Patrons will be able to enter each week of the SRP if they have read an inspirational book during that time. The adult fiction specialist Kim Brubaker will have three craft classes during the course of the summer. Patrons can learn how to create their own concrete planters, craft a worm bin, and make a coffee/tea trivet. The adult program consists of 20 hours of reading and entry forms will be available at the semi-circular table in the center of the library. Stop at the circulation desk

WEST MILTON after dropping off your entry and pick up a small prize. There is a two entry limit and both entries come with a different incentive. One of the three grand prizes will be an eBook reader. The Teen SRP requires 18 hours of reading. Teen specialist Tina Weber will have three Saturday programs planned and has a lot of different projects that teens can work on at the library or take home to do. Up to two entries can be dropped off at the table in front of the circulation desk. Those who complete at least 18 hours of reading will receive a make-a-mummy kit and a ticket to a pizza party at the end of the SRP on Aug. 3.

The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s librarian Wendy Heisey has collected many incentives this summer for area children. Her program consists of 17 hours of reading and has additional incentives for those who read five, 10 and 15 hours. She has added two special programs this summer: a Tiny Tots reading program and Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Digginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Family Fun.â&#x20AC;? Children are able to enter two times for the grand prizes and will receive small prizes for each entry. Heisey will draw for the grand prizes on Aug. 5; the SRP carnival will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7. For more information on this or other library programs, visit or call the library at 698-5515, www.mupubliclibrary.org or on Facebook.

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law, Bernard L Penny of Laura; sisterin-law, Cindy Penny of Greenville; and nephew, Chris Penny of Vandalia. He was preceded in death by his father, Esta; and sister, Kathy Bridenbaugh. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main St., Pleasant Hill. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the American Heart Association. Online memories may be left for the family at www. jackson-sarver.com.

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LAURA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Darrell G. Bridenbaugh, age 66, of Laura, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Pitsburg, Ohio, to his parents, Esta and Reva (Welbaum) Bridenbaugh. He will be missed and remembered by his loving wife, Sandy (Penny) Bridenbaugh; daughters and sons-inlaw, Debi and Jeff English of Ludlow Falls, Tami and Dwayne Petty of Missouri; grandchildren, Alivia English of Ludlow Falls, Brian English of West Chester, Ashley Petty of Missouri and Josh Petty of Missouri; mother, Reva Bridenbaugh; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Ron and Donna Bridenbaugh of Pitsburg, and Doug and Deanie Bridenbaugh of Greenville; father-in-

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• GOLF: Troy Post 43 American Legion baseball is hosting a golf scramble May 19 at Cliffside Golf Course. Check-in is at noon with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $65 per person, with teams of four. Registration is limited to the first 30 teams. For more information, call Frosty Brown at (937) 339-4383 or 474-9093. • GOLF: Miami Shores Golf Course will host a two-man best ball event at 9 a.m. May 25. The cost is $50 per team, and the deadline to register is May 22. For more information, call Miami Shores at 335-4457. • HALL OF FAME: Covington High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will be on Sept. 13. Anyone wishing to submit a nomination should do so with a letter to the athletic director detailing as much information as possible about the potential inductee. Nominations are due by May 24. For more information, call the athletic department at (937) 473-2552. • FOOTBALL: The 20th annual Matt Light Football Camp will be held June 10-11 at Harmon Field in Greenville. It is a free two-day camp for boys and girls ages 8-14. The registration deadline is June 3. • GOLF: The Milton-Union Bulldog Golf Classic, sponsored by the MiltonUnion Education Foundation, will take place June 22 at Beechwood Golf Course. The tournament is a Texas scramble with a noon shotgun start. The cost is $80 per person or $300 per foursome. The deadline to register is June 15. • BASEBALL: Spots are still available for the Locos Express Super Power Slam 13U, 14U, 15U baseball tournament June 14-16 in Lima. There is a four-game guarantee. Contact locosexpress@gmail.com for additional information

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TROY — For two innings, both pitchers dominated. One swing changed all of that. A home run by Northmont to lead off the third inning kicked off a six-run inning for the Thunderbolts and Tom Stoffel did the rest, two-hitting Troy in a 9-0 victory at Market Street Field Saturday. The game was originally to be played at Northmont, but poor field conditions after a rainy night caused the game to be moved and give Troy one last chance to play at home on the year. Troy (15-11) — which lost to Northmont 12-2 in the postseason last year — couldn’t manage anything on offense other than singles by Nick Sanders and Alex Magoteaux. “Their pitcher threw really well and took control of the game. He PHOTO COURTESY OF LEE WOOLERY/SPEEDSHOT PHOTO dominated us,” Troy coach Ty Troy’s Alex Magoteaux gets a hit during a game against Welker said. “For the first two Northmont Saturday at Market Street Field in Troy. innings, it was a pitcher’s duel, but

they hit a leadoff homer in the third and just kept hitting. As soon as they hit that homer, our shoulders slumped and we fell apart.” Troy travels to Piqua Tuesday for its first-round Division I sectional game. TC 12, MC 7 TROY — With Troy Christian leading 3-0 after two innings, Middletown ran off seven runs in the top of the third, before pitcher Alec Patterson came in with no outs and got the Eagles out of a bases-loaded jam. Well, Troy Christian got all seven runs back in the bottom of the fourth and added two more for insurance in the bottom of the sixth, holding off Middletown Christian for a 12-7 victory Saturday. And Patterson’s presence on the mound and at the plate was a

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SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY No events scheduled MONDAY Baseball Division IV Sectional Mississinawa Valley at Troy Christian (5 p.m.) Southeastern at Newton (5 p.m.) Mechanicsburg at Bethel (5 p.m.) Houston at Covington (5 p.m.) Softball Regular Season Newton at Houston (5 p.m.) Division I Sectional Troy at Fairborn (5 p.m.) Fairmont at Piqua (5 p.m.) Division III Sectional Dixie at Milton-Union (5 p.m.) Tennis Centerville at Milton-Union (4:30 p.m.) Track Bradford at Tri-Village Invite (4:30 p.m.) TUESDAY Baseball Division I Sectional Troy at Piqua (5 p.m.) Division II Sectional Trotwood at Tippecanoe (5 p.m.) Milton-Union at Ben Logan (5 p.m.) Softball Division IV Sectional Yellow Springs at Bradford (5 p.m.) Tennis Division II Sectional at Troy Milton-Union, Lehman (9 a.m.) Track Tippecanoe at CBC (at Bellefontaine) (4:30 p.m.)

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Troy 5th at GWOC Oaks places 3rd at first singles BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@civitasmedia.com Payback, redemption … of all the storylines at the Greater Western Ohio Conference tournament, one stood out beyond the rest. Preparation. Troy’s Luke Oaks dropped a tough second-round match to a division rival he beat during the regular season and placed third, while Chris Schmitt and both doubles teams lost their firstround matches, only to win their

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next two and place fifth as the Trojans tied for fifth place as a team at the GWOC “Gold Flight” tournament Saturday in Centerville. For Oaks, a sophomore who played first singles during both regular seasons but played doubles and won a sectional title during the postseason his freshman year, it was one final chance to get ready for his first postseason in singles play — which begins Wednesday at the Division I sectional tournament.

COVINGTON — There is nothing Troy Cron likes better than to get up in the morning, have breakfast and go run at his favorite track. So, the Bucc senior hurdler was in heaven after the meet was postponed Friday by rain and rescheduled for Saturday morning. “To tell you the truth, I was kind of happy (when them meet was postponed Friday),” Cron said. “I like to have a nice meal before I run. And I have always loved running on this track. I have been to Jesse Owens (at Ohio State). It doesn’t compare to this track.”

COVINGTON Cron didn’t disappoint racing to victory in 110 and 300 hurdles in 15.13 and 40.50 respectively as Covington boys continued their dominance in that event en route to an easy win in the race for the team title. “Ben (Miller), Dalton (Bordelon) and I push each other in practice,” Cron said. “When we run in meets, we are usually the ones up front.” Miller finished right behind Cron in the 110 in second (15.72 seconds) and Bordelon got second in the 300 hurdles (43.10). And while Cron didn’t mind the cooler weather, that wasn’t true of all the Buccs. AJ Ouellette swept the 100 and 200 in 11.30 and 24.08 respectively. The 200 came after Ouellette witnessed teammate Lane White have to pull up on the anchor leg of the 800 relay — fortunately for Covington, White appeared to be OK, although he was wisely kept

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Roundup ■ CONTINUED FROM A6 big reason why. Patterson went 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles and a triple. He also was the winning pitcher, recording nine strikeouts and allowing one hit. Nathan Kirkpatrick finished 2 for 4 with a double. “We just can’t get away from that one inning,” Troy Christian coach Bill Campbell said. “We always play well, we just have the one inning that gets us in a jam. “But I’m proud of the kids, they didn’t fold. We came back on them and scored seven in the fourth.” The Eagles finish the season with a record of 7-10. They will host Mississinawa Valley in the first round of the Division IV sectional tournament Monday at 5 p.m. CC 8, Newton 0; Newton 8, CC 2 PLEASANT HILL — Newton was defeated by Catholic Central 8-0 in Game 1 Saturday, but the Indians turned it around in the second game, winning by a score of 82. Pitcher Mitchell Hussong suffered his first loss of the season in the first game. The game was scoreless heading into the top of the fourth, before Catholic Central closed out the game with three in the fourth, three in the fifth, one in the sixth and one more in the seventh. In Game 2, Newton pitcher Chase Courtney carried the load, going a complete game, striking out eight, giving up four hits and two runs. The Newton offense scored three runs in the bottom of the first, then added a run in

the second, before scoring two in the fourth and two in the sixth. On offense, Brian Delcamp went 2 for 3 with a pair of RBIs, Logan Welbaum was 2 for 2 with three RBIs, Ricky Webb finished 2 for 4, Hussong scored twice and had two RBIs, while Courtney and Gavin Alexander each scored two runs. “This is a perfect way to roll into the tournament on Monday with a win,” Newton coach Gregg Carnes said. “We hit the ball much better, I would have liked to have executed some bunt situations better. The defense was solid. Courtney was in control from beginning to end on the mound, with a complete game win.” The Indians host Southeastern at 5 p.m. Monday to open sectional play. Miami East 14, Graham 5; Graham 5, Miami East 3 ST. PARIS — Miami East split a doubleheader with Graham Saturday, taking the first game by a score of 14-5, then dropping Game 2, 5-3. The Vikings pounded out 14 hits in the first game, with multiple hits all through the order. Garrett Mitchell went 2 for 3 with a double, Michael Fellers and Alex Brewer each finished 3 for 4 with a double, Dylan Kinnison was 2 for 4 at the plate and was the winning pitcher in a complete-game effort, allowing eight hits and five runs, while striking out five. The Viking’ bats were contained for just five hits in the

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Troy pitcher Zach Kendall delivers a strike Saturday against Northmont. 5-3 loss. Graham scored all five runs after the third inning, while East had three errors on defense. Leading the Miami East offense was Brandon Kirk, who went 2 for 3. Mitchell and Fellers each added doubles. The Vikings open sectional tournament play at home against Northwestern, a team they split with during the regular season, on Wednesday at 5 p.m. • Softball Covington 12, Bethel 1 COVINGTON — The Covington Buccaneers will enter the postseason undefeated this year after 12-1 victory over Bethel Saturday,

clinching the Cross County Conference championship outright as they begin their quest for a third straight Division IV state berth. Casey Yingst got the win, striking out 10 and giving up only three hits — two of them a homer and a double by Briana Anthony. Morgan Arbogast pitched the final two innings and struck out two. Cass Cain was 2 for 3 with a home run for the Buccs (250, 12-0), Brittanie Flora was 3 for 4 with a double, Heidi Snipes was 2 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI, Conner and Brooke Schaffer Gostonsky both doubled, Jessie Shilt tripled and fresh-

man Alex Gast had a single as all 18 Buccs got into the game. But an undefeated regular season doesn’t have the Buccs feeling any additional pressure or different distracting emotions heading into the tournament. “We don’t feel any different,” Covington coach Dean Denlinger said. “The kids have a better attitude this year and they get along real well. Do we have more momentum? I’d say no. And we’re not any more confident, either. This is not an arrogant or cocky team. Everyone is very unselfish. “We are ready for a break, though.” And the Buccs will get one, too. Covington — which has played 13 games in the last 16 days — hosts the winner Botkins and between Fairlawn on Thursday. “It’ll be nice. We’ve got three days to get rested and healthy,” Denlinger said. ME 9, Graham 7; ME 12, Graham 1 ST. PARIS — Miami East needed a late rally to win the opener and closed out the regular season with a doubleheader sweep, coming from behind to beat Graham 9-7 and then routing the Falcons 12-1 Saturday on the road. Freshman Meagan Pettit got her first varsity win in the opener in relief of Paige Kiesewetter. Kiesewetter was 3 for 5 with a double at the plate, Paige Mullen was 3 for 4 with a double, Olivia Edgell was 3 for 5 and Sarah O’Neal and Sam Denlinger both doubled. The Vikings trailed 6-4 after five innings, but a four-

run sixth put them ahead for good. “It showed some character for us,” Miami East coach Brian Kadel said. “Late in the season, a Saturday game, not a league game … we could have easily let falling behind early get us down. But the girls kept battling.” Denlinger and Madison Linn saved the Vikings the trouble of fighting in the second game. The duo combined to scatter six hits, with Denlinger going five innings for the win. Meagan Caudill doubled and had three RBIs, Mullen tripled and Linn, Edgell and Ellie Gearhart all doubled. “It was good to finish out sweeping a doubleheader,” Kadel said. “Sam and Madison threw a real good game, and we hit in bunches. It’s good to be hitting the ball well heading into the tournament.” Miami East hosts the winner between Milton-Union and Dixie on Wednesday in the second round. Bradford 10, TCN 5 Bradford jumped all over Tri-County North for eight runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 10-2 win Saturday. Bradford pitching ace Haley Patty had 10 strikeouts compared to just two walks. On offense, Lindsey Rose was 3 for 5, Patty went 2 for 5 with a double, Brooke Dunlevy was 2 for 3 with a walk, Kylie Miller was 2 for 4 with a double and a pair of RBIs, Kelly Moore had two hits, a double and three RBIs and Michayla Barga was 2 for 4 with a triple.

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■ CONTINUED FROM A6 “Last year, a lot of the guys Luke faced here had beaten him during the regular season, and he came in here and got second place,” Troy coach Mark Goldner said. “He may have been a little less motivated for this tournament this time around. You still want to play well, though — but I want to see him play well Wednesday and Saturday.” His second-round opponent may have had some extra motivation, too. After he handily defeated Northmont’s Alex Starr 8-1 to open the day, Oaks squared off against Butler’s Justin Kopronica — who he beat during the regular season. Neither player could hold his own serve in the first six games of the match. Oaks put away a long rally with a blazing backhand winner to break Kopronica and make it 3-3, then he held serve thanks to some booming first serves to claim his first lead of the match at 4-3. But Kopronica played flawless tennis from that point on, holding his own serve for the first time and then breaking to go up 5-4 and not losing another game to claim an 8-4 win. It was Oaks’ first loss since early in the season — a run that included two three-hour-long, three-set victories in the past two weeks. “We were just down here Tuesday night, and he had a really long match against (Centerville’s Jack) Brendlinger,” Goldner said. “You’re going to have a little bit of a letdown. And it (the pro-set format) may have hurt, too. If you have three or four bad games, you’ve lost the match. And (Kopronica) may have wanted this one a little more after Luke beat him the first time.” In his final match, Oaks took on Beavercreek’s Trent Hayden — who he beat in his other three-hour match on May 2. This time Oaks made short work of Hayden, winning 8-2 to claim third place and setting his sights on Wednesday’s sectional, where he is the top seed. “He’ll be ready for the sectional,” Goldner said. “The goal is to win it, but he’s got to take it one match at a time.” Every other Trojan dropped their first-round match on Saturday. At second singles, Chris Schmitt lost to Centerville’s Nikhil Reddy 8-5. At third singles,

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Troy’s Chris Schmidt competes during the GWOC Tournament Saturday in Centerville. Jesse Wright lost to Butler’s Kyle Teague 8-3. At first doubles, Matt Alexander and Ian Stutz lost to Springboro’s Nic Ruscello and Michael Beatty 8-5. At second doubles, Hidekazu Asami and Matt Schmitt lost to Beavercreek’s Brandon Chong and Damennick Henry 8-1. Schmitt bounced back, defeating a pair of opponents that beat him during the regular season. In the second round, he held off Butler’s Lauren Jackson in a tiebreaker 8-7 (7-5), then he defeated Beavercreek’s Peter Xue 8-6 to take fifth place. Alexander and Stutz won their next two matches by 8-5 scores, beating Springfield’s Trevor Keviazes and Rehan Syed in the second round and Northmont’s Tay Lipson and Andrew Dursten for fifth place. And Asami and Matt Schmitt knocked off Miamisburg’s Holtzman and Thompson 8-6 in the second round and got

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night. Orpik, a defenseman, took a shot from the left point that might have clipped Islanders forward Brad Boyes on its way past goalie Evgeni Nabokov. The Penguins advanced to face the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the playoffs despite being outshot 3821 in the decisive win. The Islanders were just 5:16 away from sending the series back to Pittsburgh for one more game when another defenseman, Paul Martin, got the Penguins even for the third time. Evgeni Malkin assisted on the tying and winning goals. On Martin’s goal, Malkin curled behind the New York net with the puck and sent a hard pass high in the zone to Martin, who ripped a drive through traffic in front. Michael Grabner had given the Islanders a 3-2 edge 2:21 into the third. He scored his second career NHL postseason goal off a feed from Keith Aucoin to give the Islanders their third lead

on their 30th shot against the top-seeded Penguins. The goal left Pittsburgh netminder Tomas Vokoun sprawled out on his stomach. The teams had alternated wins since the Penguins took the opener 5-0 at home. Pittsburgh got into position to advance to the second round for the first time since 2010 when it won 4-0 in Game 5 with Vokoun in goal instead of MarcAndre Fleury. Vokoun had trouble early matching the success he had all season against the Islanders, but still pulled out the win. The Penguins had lost all three previous postseason meetings with the Islanders including two defeats in Game 7. John Tavares, Colin McDonald and Grabner gave New York leads in each period. Aucoin had two assists, and Nabokov made 17 saves. Jarome Iginla tied it in the first, and Pascal Dupuis made it 2-2 in the second for Pittsburgh, which got 35 saves from Vokoun. Despite being outplayed for much of the game as evident by the shot disparity of 28-13 through two periods the Penguins entered the third in a 2-2 tie.

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Troy’s Ian Stutz hits a return shot Saturday. vengeance on Northmont’s Andrew Cowell and Sam Weibel, who had beaten them in the regular season, 8-6 to take fifth, as well. Wright lost to Beavercreek’s Eric Carmona 8-0 and Springfield’s Lane Schlicher 8-3. Troy was tied with Miamisburg for fifth place with 19 points. Springboro won the tournament easily with 38.

“It shows that the kids didn’t quit,” Goldner said. “They play hard. They’ve played hard all year. Chris had two revenge wins, two good wins for him today. It’s always nice to get a little revenge, and as a senior, it’s good really good for him to play well here. I was proud of all of the kids today.” And it was all preparation for the sectional tournament, which kicks off Wednesday in Troy.

Kenseth wins at Darlington DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Matt Kenseth passed his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 13 laps to go to win his first Southern 500 on Saturday night. Busch was the strongest car for much of the race and led for 265 of the 367 laps at Darlington Raceway. But his machine appeared to fall away at the worst possible time and he faded to sixth. Denny Hamlin com-

pleted his first full race since suffering a compression fracture in a vertebra in his lower back on March 24. Jeff Gordon would up third in his 700th straight career start. Points leader Jimmie Johnson was fourth and Kevin Harvick fifth. Kenseth’s victory came without crew chief Jason Ratcliff, who was suspended for the No. 20 Toyota having an illegal part in a win at Kansas.

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Warriors, Spurs dealing with key injuries OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are suddenly the team with a relaxed point guard who can dominate, and the Golden State Warriors are back to worrying about theirs. Tony Parker cracked jokes and declared he’d “definitely” start before he rested face down on a table for a massage on his bruised left calf during San Antonio’s practice at the University of San Francisco on Saturday. Stephen Curry never surfaced during the portion of Golden State’s light shootaround open to reporters at the team’s downtown Oakland headquarters, going through treatment on his nagging left ankle behind closed doors. The Warriors said X-rays on Curry’s ankle were negative and no MRI exam is scheduled. Curry told a pool reporter in the afternoon that he’s hopeful to play though remained murky about how much or how well and is officially a game-time decision for Sunday’s critical Game 4 tilt of the Western Conference semifinals. The Spurs lead the bestof-seven series 2-1. “You never really know how it’s going to feel the next day,” Curry said. “You just keep with the treatment. Same ol’ story. I have the same answers.” Just as this season began with questions about his troublesome ankles, the biggest game of Curry’s career is being overshadowed by questions about his durability. Curry came off a curl and his left ankle which he sprained in Game 2 in the first round against Denver but seemed to finally be back to full strength landed awkwardly when he planted his feet to receive the ball with a little less than five minutes remaining. Curry hobbled around but stayed in the game, with nervous chants of “Curry! Curry!” breaking out among the yellow-shirt wearing sellout crowd of 19,596. Curry limped out of the locker room and walked down a long hallway with his left ankle not the twice surgically repaired right ankle that has sidelined him in past seasons wrapped in black tape. Warriors coach Mark Jackson said Curry appeared in better spirits when the two passed each other at an intersection driving to practice in the morning and Curry waved and honked his car horn.

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Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) vie for a loose ball in first half of Game 3 in a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series Saturday in Memphis, Tenn.

Grizzlies take 2-1 lead Gasol scores 16 in 2nd half in 87-81 win over Thunder MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal. Gasol scored 16 in the second half as Memphis remained unbeaten at home in the postseason. The Grizzlies pulled out the win in an ugly performance for both teams following a threeday layoff since Game 2. After struggling at the free throw line in Oklahoma City, the Grizzlies hit all six at the line in the final 1:03 to clinch it. Kevin Durant scored 25 points, but only two in the fourth quarter. A 91 percent free throw shooter in the regular season,

Durant missed two with 39.3 seconds left. Tony Allen had his best game in this series, scoring 14 points for Memphis. Jerryd Bayless added 11. Zach Randolph scored only eight points but had 10 rebounds. The Thunder had their worst scoring and shooting performance this postseason. Reggie Jackson had 16 points for city, and Oklahoma Kevin Martin and Serge Ibaka each added 13. Durant went 3 of 11 from the floor in the second half, and his teammates went a combined 23 of 69 for the game. Memphis built leads repeatedly, getting to as much as 10 in the second quarter. Memphis won despite not winning in the categories the Grizzlies usually dominate. The Thunder outrebounded

them 51-44 with a 14-5 edge on the offensive glass. The Thunder also outscored the Grizz 44-30 in the paint with a 23-7 edge on fast-break points. But the Thunder didn’t score after Derek Fisher hit a 3-pointer with 1:58 left. The rust from the layoff showed early for both teams. Ibaka missed not one but two dunks in the first half, Thabo Sefolosha had an airball and the Grizzlies, who had been so good at limiting turnovers, had five in the first quarter alone.

Russia as a freshman and sophomore, had a perfect day, sweeping the 100 and 300 hurdles and adding wins in the long jump and 200. “It has always been one of my favorite meets,” Siefring said. “Everything has been great here at Covington and this is a home meet now.” While Siefring led Covington to a third-place finish behind Fort Loramie and Russia, she had only regret. “I wish we could have had the meet last night,” Siefring said. “I know we have some girls like Hannah (Retz) who couldn’t be here — I am sure every school was in the same situation.” Despite the cool temperatures, Siefring started her day with a meet record in winning the 100 hurdles in 15.45. “Not really — I didn’t expect that (a meet record),” Siefring said. “But I knew Leah (Francis) and Shay (LaFollette) were here. They are both great competitors and they pushed me.” Siefring crusied to victory in the 300 hurdles in

46.16 and added a win in the long jump, going 16-0. “I was jumping farther during the indoor season,” Siefring said. “So, I am not really happy with it, but I will take it.” She ended the day with a win in the 200 in 26.99. While she likes the race, Siefring doesn’t planning on running the 200 many more times this year. “It is a great fit for me,” she said. “But being so close to the 300 hurdles, it really doesn’t work for me. It was fine today. But, once we get to district, I am going to have to figure something else out.” Carly Shell added a win for Covington in the 3,200, 11:43.40.The Covington 4x800 team of Tara Snipes, Carly Shell, Julianna Yingst and Briana Grilliot placed second (10:50.20). Snipes also placed second in the 1,600 (5:19.99) and second in the 800 (2:23.73). Also for Covington, Jenna Rindler scored second-place finishes in the shot (30-11) and discus (108-11). The Buccs (115 points) held off Russia (113) and Fort Loramie (113) for the

Pacers 82, Knicks 71 INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Paul George had 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assist to lead the Pacers past New York

82-71 Saturday night in Game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pacers are up 2-1, with Game 4 of the bestof-seven series Tuesday in Indy. Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points to lead the Knicks, who led only once in the game for a total of 76 seconds. New York spent the final 45 minutes trying to play catch-up but never did. Amare Stoudemire looked rusty after returning from a two-month absence, going 3 of 8 from the field and finishing with seven points. J.R. Smith scored nine points after missing the morning shootaround because of a 102-degree fever. Indiana took control with a 14-3 run that gave it a 58-44 third-quarter lead, and the Knicks never got closer than eight

CHICAGO (AP) — Welcome to the Eastern Conference semifinals, Chris Bosh and Carlos Boozer. All but absent the first two games, the big men for Miami and Chicago asserted themselves in a big way in Game 3 on Friday night. Bosh scored 20 points and hauled in 19 rebounds to help the Heat beat the Bulls 104-94 victory. Boozer wasn’t bad, either, with 21 points for Chicago, but it was Miami coming away with a 2-1 lead in the series. A big reason for that was Bosh stepping up on a night when the other “Big Three” struggled. LeBron James was off target for most of the game before coming on strong down the stretch to finish with 25 points and Dwyane Wade was a nonfactor. Bosh, however, got going early on. He knocked down shots from the baseline and top of the key. He hit a 3pointer, too. But he was also active on the glass, finishing one rebound shy of the Heat’s postseason record. It was the sort of performance Miami envisioned seeing on a more regular basis when it formed that superstar triumvirate back in the summer of 2010. “I try to move around as much as possible,” he said. “Dwyane and LeBron, they’re very unselfish basketball players. They’re going to be making a lot of plays for us and Mario (Chalmers) as well. I try to mix it up a lot. I try to space. I try to dive. I try to get behind the defense to get easy buckets, but if I move to the open spot, usually they find me. Those are my opportunities to be aggressive. If I’m open, I’m going to shoot or make the extra pass if need be. We’ve been playing together awhile, and seeing the same situations over and over, you can just kind of feel the game and know where to go.” That aggression has been questioned at times. He tends to fade at times, blend in rather than assert himself. It was that way in the first two games of this series, when he scored nine and then 13 points, but it was a different story for him on Friday. Same for Boozer. He clearly had his best game of the series and was involved from the start after scoring a total of 14 points in the first two. Some of that had to do with him simply being more aggressive, but it was also clear that the Bulls were looking for him.

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Track ■ CONTINUED FROM A6 out of competition for the rest of the day. “That was kind of scary,” Ouellette said. “I was definitley feeling some nerves in my next race after seeing that. You can just feel your muscles tighten up (when you are running in the cooler weather).” Ouellette ran a smart race in the 200, looking back to see where his competition was. “I just didn’t want to push it to hard,” Ouellette said. “I enjoy this meet — mainly the team being able to win. That is the important thing. We have league next week and I didn’t want to do anything to injure myself.” Covington’s Alex Schilling had the most exciting win of the day, catching Russia’s Steve Stickel in the final five yards in the 1,600 and winning in a photo-finish. Schilling was clocked in 4:41.60 and Stickel’s time was 4:41.70. Covington’s Ryan Craft finished second in the high jump with a leap of 6-0. Covington’s 4x100 team of Cron, Ouellette, Shane

Straw and Brandon Magee finished runner-up (46.23 seconds) The Milton-Union Bulldogs finished second. For the Bulldogs, Wes Martin was second in the shot put (43-9.5) and Zach Everrett Pricer finished second in the 400 (53.67 seconds). Milton’s 4x400 relay team of Skylar Deeter, Pricer, Kyle Swartz and Joe Thoele (3:38.93), while Covington’s team of Craft, Schilling, Alex Fries and Lane White placed second (3:39.81). Milton’s 4x200 team (Deeter, Ryan Nichols, Pricer and Thoele) placed second (1:37.03). Newton — which finished 10th as a team — got good performances from freshman Brady McBride and senior David Brauer in the 3,200. McBride placed third (10:44.45) and Brauer took fourth (10:50.92). • GIRLS Covington junior Jackie Siefring has always enjoyed the Covington Invitational. Wearing a Buccaneer uniform just added to the significance. Siefring, who ran for

team title. Newton won the 4x100 relay (56.15 seconds) and finished fourth overall in the team standings with 52 points. Shay LaFollette led Bradford with second-place finishes in the 100 (13.64 seconds), 100 hurdles, 200 (28.50) and long jump (159.75). Bradford finished sixth overall (50 points). Milton-Union finished sixth with 48 points. • Yellow Springs Invitational YELLOW SPRINGS — The Bethel Bees boys piled up points in the field events Saturday, winning the Yellow Springs Invitational with 165 points to runnerup Troy Christian’s 122. Devin Hazely won the high jump (5-8) and was second in the long jump (18-0). Andrew Hurst won the triple jump (37-6.5), and Jason Clendening was second (36-0). Jacob Tumey was second in the high jump (58). Chris Morris won the discus (119-1) and Brady Davis was second (109-8). Tracy Stover won the shot put (4010.25). “We had 84 points in the

field events — and we didn’t even enter the pole vault,” Bethel boys coach Brad Clendening said. “That would have been good enough for fourth place at the meet on its own.” Hurst also won the 800 with a time of 1:58.01 — which bodes well for the upcoming postseason. “It was only the third time he’s ran the 800 all year, and according to Jason, he’s got the third-best time in the state in Division III,” Clendening said. “He was pretty happy about that.” Jason Clendening was also second in the 110 hurdles (17.7 seconds), and Zach Ulrich was second in the 200 (24.29 seconds). “We had a lot of people run their best times of the year. But with Thurgood Marshall and Fairborn here — two pretty big Division I schools who had some pretty good sprinters — we had a lot of guys in third and fourth place,” Clendening said. “It was a good day. It’s good to see the kids running well.” Bethel runs next at the Cross County Conference meet Thursday.

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SPORTS

Sunday, May 12, 2013

■ Major League Baseball

Indians hold on to beat Tigers, 7-6

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Tiger Woods hits from the eighth tee during the third round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass Saturday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Stormy round at Players for Tiger, Sergio PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was surrounded by four rows of fans who stood shoulder-to-shoulder, curious to see how he was going to escape from the trees on the second hole at The Players Championship. Cheers erupted when he pulled out a 5-wood, a risky shot off the pine straw through a 15-foot gap of pines. Woods said he didn’t hear Sergio Garcia hit his shot from the fairway. He didn’t see Garcia stare in his direction. But he heard Garcia on television during a storm delay. The Spaniard said the burst of cheers disrupted his swing, and he suggested that Woods was the instigator by thinking only of himself. “Not real surprising that he’s complaining about something,” Woods said. “That’s fine,” Garcia said when told of Woods’ comments. “At least I’m true to myself. I know what I’m doing, and he can do whatever he wants.” A storm was brewing Saturday at Sawgrass even before the real storms rolled in and caused a two-hour delay, keeping eight players from finishing their round. And in the midst of the latest chapter in this WoodsGarcia rift, Swedish rookie David Lingmerth quietly went about his business and wound up atop the leaderboard. Lingmerth finished a wild day with an 8-foot eagle putt on the par-5 16th and a 10-foot birdie on the island-green 17th to reach 12-under par when the third round was suspended because of darkness. He was two shots ahead of three players who have won The Players Championship Woods, Garcia and Henrik Stenson. “I’m aware of where they’re at,” Lingmerth said. “I try not to look at

the leaderboard when I’m out there. I’m just trying to do my thing. But having those guys behind me, I know they’re going to try to hunt me down, of course. But I’m just going to try to forget about all that and just try to do my thing.” That starts just after sunrise. Eight players including the top four had to return Sunday morning to complete the third round. Woods and Garcia were on the 15th hole. The best action Saturday was during the rain delay when Garcia was asked about the par-5 second hole. “Well, obviously Tiger was on the left and it was my shot to hit,” Garcia said. “He moved all of the crowd that he needed to move. I waited for that. I wouldn’t say that he didn’t see that I was ready, but you do have a feel when the other guy is going to hit and right as I was in the top of the backswing, I think he must have pulled like a 5-wood or a 3-wood and obviously everybody started screaming. So that didn’t help very much.” Woods said Garcia didn’t have his facts straight. “The marshals, they told me he already hit, so I pulled a club and was getting ready to play my shot,” Woods said. Asked if they talked it over when play resumed, Woods replied, “We didn’t do a lot of talking.” Garcia wound up making a bogey on the second hole to lose the one-shot lead he had at the start of the round. Woods pulled off his shot, and then blasted out of the bunker to about 10 feet and made birdie to take the lead. When storm clouds moved in, Garcia already hit a tough shot onto the green at No. 7, and Woods had to mark his ball in the fairway when the siren sounded to stop play. When they resumed, Wood hit onto the seventh green, and Garcia putted before Woods got there.

DETROIT (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez outpitched Justin Verlander, and Cleveland’s Chris Perez got Miguel Cabrera to hit a game-ending groundout with two on to preserve the Indians’ 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Verlander (4-3) was erratic early, allowing three runs in the first two innings. He settled a bit after that, but the Indians took a 6-1 lead before Detroit closed the gap with a four-run seventh. It was 7-5 when Perez allowed an unearned run in the ninth, but with men on first and second, Cabrera hit a weak grounder to third to end it.

It was Perez’s sixth save. Jimenez (3-2) allowed a run and three hits in six innings, striking out eight with one walk. He’s won three straight starts for the first time since the Indians acquired him in a trade in 2011. Jhonny Peralta hit a solo homer for Detroit. Perez got the first out of the ninth, but first baseman Nick Swisher’s error on a throw to first started a Detroit rally. Omar Infante followed with a single, but second baseman Jason Kipnis fielded Austin Jackson’s grounder up the middle and flipped to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera for a force.

Torii Hunter’s RBI single brought Cabrera to the plate, and the count went full on the Triple Crown winner before his slow grounder was fielded cleanly for the final out. Swisher opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first, and Jason Giambi drew a basesloaded walk to make it 2-0. That was Verlander’s third walk of the first inning. The Detroit ace got the first two outs of the second but allowed another run on a single by Kipnis and a double by Asdrubal Cabrera. Verlander allowed six hits and five walks in five innings, striking out seven and leaving after 110

pitches. After Peralta’s homer got the Tigers on the board in the third, Cleveland added an unearned run off Verlander in the fifth to make it 4-1. Swisher walked to lead off the inning, and Carlos Santana hit what looked like a double play grounder to first baseman Prince Fielder, who stepped on first and threw to second to trap Swisher between bases. Miguel Cabrera, the third baseman, was involved in the rundown because a defensive shift had him playing close to second, and he threw the ball away for an error. Swisher eventually scored on a two-out single by Mark Reynolds.

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Bruce breaks loose Homers, doubles twice as Reds batter Brewers CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce has been getting pitches to hit all season. Lately, he’s doing something with them. Bruce homered his first time up, then doubled twice during a seven-run burst as the Cincinnati Reds delighted a sellout crowd, battering the Milwaukee Brewers 13-7 on Saturday. “It’s a long season,” said Bruce, who’s hit just three homers after leading the Reds with 34 last season. “I’m trying to get pitches to hit. Lately, I’ve been missing them less.” Manager Dusty Baker has seen his two-time AllStar starting to put it together. “I told Jay he’s on his way,” Baker said. “You could tell the way he’s been swinging the bat the last couple of days.” Six different Reds players drove in two runs each, including starting pitcher Mat Latos (4-0). Baker never is comfortable against the hard-hitting Brewers. “You’ve got to get a lot of run support,” said Baker, whose defending NL Central champions moved five games over .500 for the first time this season. “Those guys can hit. You’ve got to keep scoring and scoring and scoring.” The bottom five hitters in Cincinnati’s lineup were a combined 8 for 9 in the first three innings alone, scoring 10 runs and driving in six against Hiram Burgos (1-1). The rookie allowed 12 runs on 11 hits and three walks in those three innings. “You feel kind of bad for the kid, but you can’t be called off,” Baker said. “You could tell it was going to be one of those-high scoring games.” Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke felt as if he had no choice but to leave Burgos in the game. “I don’t ever want to do

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Cincinnati Reds’ Jay Bruce bats against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday in Cincinnati. that to somebody again,” he said. “We’re hurting in the bullpen.” A promotion featuring Aroldis Chapman bobbleheads drew a crowd of 41,678. The Reds never needed their closer after romping early. Bruce led off a five-run second that was helped by a pair of fielding mistakes by left fielder Ryan Braun. Bruce opened the sevenrun third with a double and capped it with an RBI double that made it 12-4. Bruce became the first Reds player with two hits

in one inning since Drew Stubbs on April 25, 2011, at Milwaukee and the first Reds player with two doubles in one inning since Sean Casey on Aug. 7, 1998, also against Milwaukee. Latos won his fourth straight start. He allowed a total of 14 runs in his previous seven starts, but gave up seven in this win, including solo homers by Jean Segura and Norichika Aoki. “Give the ‘W’ to the offense,” a plainly disgusted Latos said. “They

deserve it. I felt all right. I didn’t allow myself to have my best stuff. I was aggravated with myself. It was a poor performance.” Latos got two hits and scored twice. “I could’t care less,” he said. “I gave up seven runs. … I couldn’t care less about the hits.” Latos almost didn’t last long enough to qualify for the win, Baker said. “I was tempted (to pull Latos) in the fifth,” Baker said. “I told him, ‘You’re about to blow this victory.’ We helped him.”

■ Commentary

Replay looms after tough week for umpires BY TIM DAHLBERG National Sports Columnist Take heart, baseball fans. Expanded instant replay is on its way, though it may not be the game changer the sport needs. Not when there are umpires who don’t know the rules, and others who ignore what they see in front of them. Incompetence, meet sheer arrogance. The glaring mistakes of the past week didn’t go unnoticed by Major League Baseball, which suspended one umpire for two games and fined three others after they botched a rule on pitching changes in Houston that most fans sitting at home watching on television could have gotten right. Why four umpires who are supposed to know even the most arcane rules couldn’t figure it out is a mystery, though suspended plate umpire Fieldin

Culbreth said he takes “all the responsibility’” for what happened. More troubling than basic ignorance of a rule, though, was what happened in Cleveland a day earlier. There, three umpires went to a video review and upheld an original call that a ball didn’t clear the fence even when the video evidence showed clearly that it was a game tying home run by Adam Rosales of the Oakland A’s. That got Oakland manager Bob Melvin ejected for arguing, and it quite possibly cost his team a game. It also brought Randy Marsh, MLB’s director of umpires, to the game the next night to speak to umpires and make sure the replay equipment was functioning properly. It was, which makes the decision not to overturn the original call even more perplexing. Even with the use of high definition technolo-

gy, the umpiring crew was either too proud or simply too arrogant to change their minds over what MLB executive vice president Joe Torre said was a blown call. Remember that when Bud Selig stands before cameras sometime later this year and announces that instant replay now confined mostly to trying to get home runs right will be expanded next season to include fair-or-foul calls down the line, trapped balls and maybe even close plays on basepaths. Baseball purists won’t like it, but it’s inevitable. The way technology and camera angles have improved, it’s hard to make an argument any longer that the game is better off without the benefit of the best set of eyes around. Other sports have long since figured that out. The NFL led the way and still reviews more than any other sport, but instant

replay is also used in the NHL, NBA, college football and Grand Slam tennis. Imagine, if you will, had it been in place in the American League playoffs in 2009, when the Joe Mauer’s 11th inning fly ball down the left field line landed clearly fair just a few feet away from umpire Phil Cuzzi, who called it foul. The Yankees ended up beating Minnesota in that game and going on to win the World Series, but the result could have been different had the call been correct. The problem with instant replay in baseball is that umpires are still resistant to anything that takes away their absolute authority or exposes them as human. That seems to have been the case in Cleveland, where three umpires couldn’t bring themselves to change a call despite irrefutable evidence on the screen in front of them that it was a home

run. Umpires around the league were on their best behavior, though, in the wake of the debacle. In New York on Friday night they huddled and watched video of a ball hit by Pittsburgh’s Garrett Jones that caromed back on the field and then reversed their call to give him a three-run home run. And there was a review the same night of a double off the top of the center field wall at Dodger Stadium by Miami’s Chris Coghlan that showed the umpires got it right. The argument that replay slows up the game is nonsense to anyone who has watched Josh Beckett pitch or any number of hitters take walks around home plate between pitches. Games are bloated now mostly because umpires don’t enforce rules that are in place to keep the game moving, and an occasional few minutes spent looking

at a video replay isn’t going to make a big difference. Umpires, though, are going to be proven wrong at times, and they’d better get used to it. It happens every week in the NFL, and yet somehow officials there have managed not to let games careen out of control. It’s been a tough year so far for umpires, who have been in the spotlight in unflattering ways, including Tom Hallion’s verbal spat with Tampa Bay pitcher David Price last month that got him fined. Like that incident, the missteps this past week could have been avoided by umpires with a little clear thinking. Things are going to get tougher on the umps, though, when replays start forcing them to do something else, something they hate most. Admitting when they’re wrong.

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BASEBALL Baseball Expanded Standings All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB New York 22 13 .629 — — Baltimore 22 15 .595 1 — 22 15 .595 1 — Boston 18 18 .500 4½ 3½ Tampa Bay 14 24 .368 9½ 8½ Toronto Central Division L Pct GB WCGB W Detroit 20 14 .588 — — Cleveland 19 15 .559 1 1½ 18 15 .545 1½ 2 Kansas City 17 16 .515 2½ 3 Minnesota 14 20 .412 6 6½ Chicago West Division L Pct GB WCGB W Texas 23 13 .639 — — Oakland 18 19 .486 5½ 4 Seattle 17 19 .472 6 4½ 14 22 .389 9 7½ Los Angeles 10 27 .270 13½ 12 Houston NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB Atlanta 21 15 .583 — — Washington 20 16 .556 1 ½ 16 21 .432 5½ 5 Philadelphia 14 19 .424 5½ 5 New York 11 25 .306 10 9½ Miami Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB St. Louis 23 12 .657 — — Cincinnati 21 16 .568 3 — Pittsburgh 20 16 .556 3½ ½ 15 19 .441 7½ 4½ Milwaukee 14 22 .389 9½ 6½ Chicago West Division L Pct GB WCGB W San Francisco 22 15 .595 — — Arizona 21 15 .583 ½ — Colorado 19 17 .528 2½ 1½ 16 20 .444 5½ 4½ San Diego 13 21 .382 7½ 6½ Los Angeles AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday's Games Detroit 10, Cleveland 4 Tampa Bay 6, San Diego 3 Boston 5, Toronto 0 Baltimore 9, Minnesota 6, 10 innings L.A. Angels 7, Chicago White Sox 5 N.Y. Yankees 11, Kansas City 6 Texas 4, Houston 2 Seattle 6, Oakland 3 Saturday's Games Toronto 3, Boston 2 Tampa Bay 8, San Diego 7 Cleveland 7, Detroit 6 Minnesota 8, Baltimore 5 L.A. Angels 3, Chicago White Sox 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Kansas City 2 Texas 8, Houston 7 Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. Sunday's Games Cleveland (McAllister 3-3) at Detroit (Porcello 1-2), 1:08 p.m. Toronto (Jenkins 0-0) at Boston (Dempster 2-3), 1:35 p.m. San Diego (Stults 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 1-4), 1:40 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 2-3) at Minnesota (Diamond 3-2), 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 4-2) at Kansas City (E.Santana 3-1), 2:10 p.m. Texas (Tepesch 2-3) at Houston (Lyles 1-0), 2:10 p.m. Oakland (Milone 3-4) at Seattle (J.Saunders 2-4), 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 3-2), 8:05 p.m. Monday's Games N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m., 1st game N.Y.Yankees at Cleveland, 3:35 p.m., 2nd game Houston at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday's Games Washington 7, Chicago Cubs 3 Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 3 Pittsburgh 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Tampa Bay 6, San Diego 3 St. Louis 3, Colorado 0 Arizona 3, Philadelphia 2 Miami 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 San Francisco 8, Atlanta 2 Saturday's Games Pittsburgh 11, N.Y. Mets 2 St. Louis 3, Colorado 0 San Francisco 10, Atlanta 1 Chicago Cubs 8, Washington 2 Cincinnati 13, Milwaukee 7 Tampa Bay 8, San Diego 7 Philadelphia at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. Miami at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Sunday's Games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 3-2) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 2-4), 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (J.Gomez 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-0), 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Feldman 3-3) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-2), 1:35 p.m. San Diego (Stults 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 1-4), 1:40 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 3-3) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 4-1), 2:15 p.m. Atlanta (Medlen 1-4) at San Francisco (Lincecum 2-2), 4:05 p.m. Miami (Koehler 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 0-2), 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 4-1) at Arizona (McCarthy 0-3), 4:10 p.m. Monday's Games Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Atlanta at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Reds 13, Brewers 7 Milwaukee Cincinnati ab r h bi ab r h bi Aoki rf 5 1 1 1 Choo cf 4 1 1 2 Segura ss 5 3 4 1 Cozart ss 3 0 0 2 Braun lf 4 2 1 1 Votto 1b 5 1 2 2 Hndrsn p 0 0 0 0 Phillips 2b 5 0 0 0 ArRmr 3b 2 0 2 2 Bruce rf 5 2 3 2 AlGnzlz 1b 2 1 1 0 Frazier 3b 4 3 2 1 Lucroy c 4 0 0 0 Hoover p 0 0 0 0 CGomz cf 5 0 2 2 Paul lf 3 2 2 0 Weeks 2b 3 0 0 0 Ondrsk p 0 0 0 0 YBtncr 3b 4 0 0 0 Hannhn 3b 1 0 0 0 Burgos p 2 0 0 0 Mesorc c 4 2 2 2 Badnhp p 0 0 0 0 Latos p 3 2 2 2 Maldnd ph 1 0 0 0 DRonsn lf 1 0 0 0 McGnzl p 0 0 0 0 Kintzlr p 0 0 0 0 LSchfr ph-lf1 0 0 0 Totals 38 711 7 Totals 38131413 Milwaukee.................202 021 000—7 Cincinnati .................057 001 00x—13 E_Braun (1), Votto (3). DP_Cincinnati 1. LOB_Milwaukee 8, Cincinnati 8. 2B_Segura (5), Braun (7), Ar.Ramirez (5), C.Gomez (10), Choo (10), Bruce 2 (12), Frazier (7), Mesoraco (5). HR_Aoki (4), Segura (6), Bruce (3). SB_Segura (9), Frazier (3). SF_Cozart 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Burgos L,1-1 . . . . . . .3 11 12 10 3 2 Badenhop . . . . . . . . .2 1 0 0 0 4

L10 7-3 6-4 3-7 6-4 4-6

Str Home Away W-4 12-7 10-6 L-1 9-6 13-9 L-1 13-9 9-6 W-4 12-6 6-12 W-1 7-12 7-12

L10 6-4 8-2 5-5 6-4 4-6

Str Home Away L-1 11-5 9-9 W-1 10-7 9-8 L-2 10-7 8-8 W-1 8-7 9-9 L-2 7-9 7-11

L10 6-4 3-7 7-3 5-5 2-8

Str Home Away W-3 11-4 12-9 L-5 9-8 9-11 W-2 10-8 7-11 W-3 7-9 7-13 L-3 6-15 4-12

L10 4-6 7-3 4-6 4-6 4-6

Str Home Away L-2 9-5 12-10 L-1 12-8 8-8 L-3 8-10 8-11 L-2 9-11 5-8 W-1 5-11 6-14

L10 9-1 6-4 5-5 2-8 4-6

Str Home Away W-3 9-5 14-7 W-2 15-6 6-10 W-2 10-7 10-9 L-3 10-11 5-8 W-1 7-11 7-11

L10 7-3 6-4 3-7 6-4 1-9

Str Home Away W-2 14-7 8-8 W-5 10-8 11-7 L-4 11-7 8-10 L-2 10-8 6-12 L-8 7-12 6-9

Mic.Gonzalez . . . . .2-3 2 1 1 2 1 Kintzler . . . . . . . . .1 1-3 0 0 0 0 2 Henderson . . . . . . . . .1 0 0 0 0 2 Cincinnati Latos W,4-0 . . . . . . . .6 9 7 6 3 4 Ondrusek . . . . . . . . . .2 2 0 0 1 1 Hoover . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 0 0 0 2 PB_Lucroy. Umpires_Home, Brian Knight; First, Dan Iassogna; Second, Mark Carlson; Third, Gerry Davis. T_3:15. A_41,678 (42,319). Indians 7, Tigers 6 Detroit Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourn cf 6 2 2 0 AJcksn cf 5 0 0 1 Kipnis 2b 4 2 1 0 TrHntr rf 5 0 1 1 ACarer ss 5 1 3 2 MiCarr 3b 5 0 1 0 Swisher rf-1b 3 1 1 1 Fielder 1b 3 0 1 0 CSantn c 4 0 1 0 VMrtnz dh 3 1 1 0 Giambi dh 3 0 0 2 D.Kelly pr-dh0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 MrRynl 1b 3 1 1 1 Dirks lf Stubbs pr-rf0 0 0 0 Tuiassp ph-lf1 1 0 0 Brantly lf 5 0 2 0 JhPerlt ss 2 2 1 1 Chsnhll 3b 3 0 0 0 Avila c 2 0 0 0 Aviles ph 2 0 1 1 B.Pena ph-c1 1 0 1 Infante 2b 4 1 2 2 Totals 38 712 7 Totals 33 6 7 6 Cleveland..................210 011 110—7 Detroit .......................001 000 401—6 E_Swisher (1), Mi.Cabrera (2). DP_Cleveland 1. LOB_Cleveland 13, Detroit 6. 2B_A.Cabrera (9), Swisher (8), Brantley (6), Fielder (8), V.Martinez (7). 3B_Infante (2). HR_Jh.Peralta (3). SB_Bourn (2), Jh.Peralta (2). SF_Giambi, B.Pena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland U.Jimenez W,3-2 . . . .6 3 1 1 1 8 Hagadone . . . . . . . . .0 1 3 3 2 0 Allen H,1 . . . . . . . . . .1 1 1 1 0 0 J.Smith H,4 . . . . . . . .1 0 0 0 1 0 C.Perez S,6-7 . . . . . .1 2 1 0 0 1 Detroit Verlander L,4-3 . . . . .5 6 4 3 5 7 Smyly . . . . . . . . . .1 2-3 3 2 2 1 1 Alburquerque . . . . . . .1 3 1 1 2 2 D.Downs . . . . . . .1 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 Hagadone pitched to 3 batters in the 7th. J.Smith (Fielder). HBP_by WP_U.Jimenez. Umpires_Home, Dale Scott; First, Bill Miller; Second, CB Bucknor; Third, Todd Tichenor. T_3:33. A_41,438 (41,255). Saturday's Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto . . .001 100 001—3 8 1 Boston . . . .000 000 020—2 7 0 Buehrle, Oliver (8), Janssen (9) and Arencibia; Buchholz, Tazawa (9) and D.Ross. W_Oliver 2-1. L_Tazawa 2-2. Sv_Janssen (10). HRs_Toronto, Lind (2). Los Angeles201000 000—3 7 0 Chicago . . .020 000 000—2 8 3 Williams, S.Downs (7), Richards (8), Frieri (9) and Iannetta; Quintana, Thornton (7), Crain (8) and Flowers. W_Williams 2-1. L_Quintana 2-1. Sv_Frieri (7). HRs_Los Angeles, Trout (6). Baltimore . .300 101 000—5 12 0 Minnesota .002 402 00x—8 10 1 S.Johnson, Patton (5), Matusz (7), Strop (8) and Wieters; Worley, Duensing (6), Fien (8), Burton (9) and Mauer. W_Worley 1-4. L_S.Johnson 01. Sv_Burton (1). HRs_Baltimore, Wieters (5). Minnesota, Doumit (3). Texas . . . . .010 006 100—8 11 2 Houston . . .001 020 013—7 7 0 Darvish, Frasor (8), Kirkman (9), Nathan (9) and Soto; Bedard, Humber (6), Cisnero (6) and Corporan. W_Darvish 6-1. L_Humber 0-8. Sv_Nathan (11). HRs_Texas, Beltre (7), N.Cruz (9), Berkman (3). Houston, Dominguez 2 (2). New York . .001 020 000—3 6 0 Kansas City001 100 000—2 6 1 Pettitte, D.Robertson (8), Rivera (9) and C.Stewart; Shields, K.Herrera (9) and S.Perez. W_Pettitte 4-2. L_Shields 2-3. Sv_Rivera (14). HRs_New York, V.Wells (8). Kansas City, Butler (4). INTERLEAGUE San Diego .200 000 500—7 6 1 Tampa Bay .060 000 002—8 10 1 B.Smith, T.Ross (2), Brach (6), Thatcher (7), Gregerson (8), Street (9) and Jo.Baker, Hundley; Hellickson, J.Wright (7), C.Ramos (7) and Lobaton. W_C.Ramos 1-0. L_Street 0-2. HRs_San Diego, Headley (4), Guzman (1).Tampa Bay, Loney (2), Longoria (9). NATIONAL LEAGUE Pitt . . . . . . .013 050110—11 16 0 New York . .000 001 001—2 7 0 Liriano, Morris (6), Ju.Wilson (8), Watson (9) and McKenry; Niese, Atchison (5), Hawkins (6), Carson (8) and Buck. W_Liriano 1-0. L_Niese 2-4. HRs_Pittsburgh, Tabata (2), Mercer 2 (3). New York, A.Brown (1). Colorado . .000 000 000—0 2 0 St. Louis . .000 020 10x—3 13 0 Chacin, Outman (6), W.Lopez (7) and Torrealba; Wainwright and Y.Molina. W_Wainwright 5-2. L_Chacin 3-2.

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 7:30 a.m. NBCSN — Formula One, Spanish Grand Prix, at Barcelona, Spain CYCLING 5 p.m. NBCSN — Tour of California, stage 1, at Escondido, Calif. GOLF 2 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, The Players Championship, final round, at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. HOCKEY 10:30 a.m. NBCSN — IIHF World Championship, preliminary round, United States vs. Germany, at Helsinki (same-day tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. FSN — Milwaukee at Cincinnati 1:30 p.m. TBS — Toronto at Boston WGN — Chicago Cubs at Washington 8 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE 1 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I, playoffs, first round, Cornell at Maryland NBA BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 4, San Antonio at Golden State NHL HOCKEY 4:30 p.m. CNBC — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 6, N.Y. Rangers at Washington 7 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 7, N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh (if necessary) 7:30 p.m. NBCSN or CNBC — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 6, Boston at Toronto 10 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 7, Detroit at Anaheim SOCCER 6:55 p.m. ESPN2 — Mexican Primera Division, Clausura playoffs, quarterfinals, second leg, Cruz Azul at Morelia Atlanta . . . .000 010 000—1 7 0 SF . . . . . . . .100 14004x—10 14 0 Maholm, Gearrin (5), Avilan (6), Varvaro (7), Walden (8), D.Carpenter (8) and G.Laird; Bumgarner, Gaudin (8), Affeldt (9) and Quiroz. W_Bumgarner 4-1. L_Maholm 4-4. HRs_San Francisco, Sandoval (5). Chicago . . .000 044 000—8 12 0 Wash . . . . .000 011 000—2 6 2 E.Jackson, Camp (6), H.Rondon (8) and Castillo; Strasburg, Duke (6), Mattheus (6), H.Rodriguez (8) and W_E.Jackson 1-5. W.Ramos. L_Strasburg 1-5. HRs_Washington, Desmond (6). Atlanta . . . . .000 010 000—1 7 0 San Francisco10014004x—10 14 0 Maholm, Gearrin (5), Avilan (6), Varvaro (7), Walden (8), D.Carpenter (8) and G.Laird; Bumgarner, Gaudin (8), Affeldt (9) and Quiroz. W_Bumgarner 4-1. L_Maholm 4-4. HRs_San Francisco, Sandoval (5). Midwest League At A Glance Eastern Division South Bend (D-backs) Bowling Green (Rays) Fort Wayne (Padres) West Michigan (Tigers) Lake County (Indians) Dayton (Reds) Great Lakes (Dodgers) Lansing (Blue Jays) Western Division

W 20 21 20 15 12 12 12 11

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W L Pct. GB Cedar Rapids (Twins) 23 10 .697 — 19 14 .576 4 Beloit (Athletics) Quad Cities (Astros) 19 14 .576 4 Kane County (Cubs) 17 15 .531 5½ 16 15 .516 6 Peoria (Cardinals) Wisconsin (Brewers) 16 16 .500 6½ Clinton (Mariners) 15 18 .455 8 Burlington (Angels) 11 19 .36710½ Saturday's Games Beloit 3, Cedar Rapids 2 Peoria 6, Quad Cities 3, 1st game Fort Wayne 5, Dayton 3 Kane County 7, Clinton 4 Lansing 8, Great Lakes 5 West Michigan 9, South Bend 4 Wisconsin 4, Burlington 2 Lake County 6, Bowling Green 1 Peoria at Quad Cities, 9:30 p.m., 2nd game Sunday's Games Fort Wayne at Dayton, 2 p.m. West Michigan at South Bend, 2:05 p.m. Great Lakes at Lansing, 2:05 p.m. Burlington at Wisconsin, 2:05 p.m. Peoria at Quad Cities, 3 p.m. Kane County at Clinton, 3 p.m. Cedar Rapids at Beloit, 3 p.m. Lake County at Bowling Green, 3:05 p.m. Monday's Games West Michigan at South Bend, 10:35 a.m. Lake County at Bowling Green, 11:35 a.m. Peoria at Quad Cities, 12 p.m. Kane County at Clinton, 1:30 p.m. Fort Wayne at Dayton, 7 p.m. Great Lakes at Lansing, 7:05 p.m. Cedar Rapids at Beloit, 7:30 p.m. Burlington at Wisconsin, 7:35 p.m. Saturday's Scores Boy's Baseball Division I Region 3-Bowling Green/Cleveland First Round Ashland 19, Mansfield Sr. 0 Findlay 3, Maumee 2, 8 innings Fremont Ross 10, Lima Sr. 2 Marion Harding at Sandusky, ppd. Oregon Clay 4, Tol. Bowsher 1 Sylvania Northview 12, Tol. Rogers 2 Tol. Whitmer 1, Tol. Start 0 Division II Region 6-Tiffin First Round Bellville Clear Fork 12, Clyde 7 Bellevue 8, Willard 0 Celina 5, Elida 2 Port Clinton 9, Rossford 2 St. Marys Memorial 4, Kenton 0 Division II Region 7-Zanesville First Round Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 6, Zanesville Maysville 3 Lisbon Beaver 4, Minerva 2 McConnelsville Morgan 4, New Philadelphia 3 Steubenville 11, Byesville Meadowbrook 0 Division III Region 10-Elida First Round Ottawa-Glandorf 9, Haviland Wayne Trace 0 Swanton 5, Van Buren 0 Bucyrus Wynford 5, Upper Sandusky

2 Elmore Woodmore 15, Fostoria 7 Galion 6, Ashland Crestview 2 Genoa Area 3, Bloomdale Elmwood 2 Liberty Center 12, Delta 6 Lima Cent. Cath. 1, Bluffton 0 Rockford Parkway 6, Delphos Jefferson 0 Sherwood Fairview 9, Paulding 1 Division III Region 11-Chillicothe First Round Coshocton 2, Lore City Buckeye Trail 1 Sugarcreek Garaway 3, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 2 W. Lafayette Ridgewood 8, Newcomerstown 1 Division IV Region 13-Copely First Round Lucas at Mansfield Christian, ppd to Monday. Norwalk St. Paul 10, Greenwich S. Cent. 1 Plymouth 12, Monroeville 7 Division IV Region 14-Hamler First Round Pettisville 9, Continental 3 Edon 11, Montpelier 1 Fremont St. Joseph 12, Old Fort 2 Kalida 5, Cory-Rawson 1 Leipsic 5, Pandora-Gilboa 2 Lima Perry 7, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 2 Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 10, Fostoria St. Wendelin 0 N. Baltimore 3, Dola Hardin Northern 1 Northwood 5, Lakeside Danbury 0 Stryker 4, W. Unity Hilltop 1 Sycamore Mohawk 10, Arcadia 2 Tiffin Calvert 9, Kansas Lakota 1 Tol. Ottawa Hills 10, Gorham Fayette 0 Waynesfield-Goshen 3, Lima Temple Christian 0 Division IV Region 16-Springfield First Round Ft. Jennings 4, Antwerp 2 Ft. Recovery 3, New Bremen 2 Maria Stein Marion Local 7, New Knoxville 1 Van Wert Lincolnview 5, Spencerville 4 Saturday's Scores Softball Division I Region 2-Clyde First Round Findlay 19, Lima Sr. 2, 5 innings Marion Harding 4, Sandusky 3 Division I Region 2-Clyde Second Round Ashland 19, Mansfield Sr. 0, 5 innings Division II First Round Region 6-Bucyrus Van Wert 20, Elida 9, 5 innings Wapakoneta 8, Lima Shawnee 6, 8 innings Bellevue 8, Rossford 4 Clyde 10, Port Clinton 0 Mansfiled Madison 8, Galion 0 Oak Harbor 3, Norwalk 0 Sandusky Perkins 10, Tol. Woodward 0, 5 innings Tiffin Columbian 9, Shelby 4 Wauseon 14, Tol. Rogers 3, 5 innings Division II First Round Region 7-Pickerington Lisbon Beaver at Steubenville, ppd to Monday. Division III First Round Region 10-Ashland Bluffton 3, Coldwater 0 Castalia Margaretta 1, Huron 0 Collins Western Reserve 10, Fostoria 9 Genoa Area 7, Elmore Woodmore 0 Harrod Allen E. 6, Findlay LibertyBenton 4 Liberty Center 9, Swanton 1 Millbury Lake 5, Northwood 1 Tontogany Otsego 9, Delta 6 Upper Sandusky 7, Ashland Crestview 5 Second Round Bucyrus 10, Bucyrus Wynford 4 Division IV Region 13-Kent First Round Greenwich S. Cent. 10, Norwalk St. Paul 0, 5 innings Lucas at Mansfield Christian, ppd to Monday. Mansfield St. Peter's at N. Robinson Col. Crawford, ppd to Tuesday. Monroeville 9, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 5

Sunday, May 12, 2013 Division IV Region 14-Findlay First Round Antwerp 7, Pioneer N. Central 3 Arcadia 6, Leipsic 0 Carey at Arlington, ppd to Tuesday. Columbus Grove 4, Miller City 0 Defiance Ayersville 5, Gorham Fayette 0, 12 innings Fostoria St. Wendelin 2, Old Fort 1 Kalida 4, Pandora-Gilboa 2 Montpelier 8, Edon 4 Mt. Blanchard Riverdale at Vanlue, ppd to Monday. N. Baltimore 10, Cory-Rawson 0 Rockford Parkway 5, Delphos Jefferson 0, 12 innings Stryker 4, Holgate 3 Tiffin Calvert 17, Bettsville 1 Tol. Christian at Oregon Stritch, ppd to Monday. Tol. Ottawa Hills at Lakeside Danbury, ppd to Wednesday. Van Wert Lincolnview 6, Spencerville 2 Division IV Region 15-Pickerington First Round Berlin Hiland 11, Caldwell 1 Strasburg-Franklin 19, Bowerston Conotton Valley 0 Sugarcreek Garaway 6, Malvern 5 Division IV Region 16-Tipp City First Round Ada 10, Waynesfield-Goshen 1 Lima Perry 14, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 1 Maria Stein Marion Local 5, St. Henry 2 Second Round Minster 11, Ft. Recovery 0

HOCKEY NHL Playoff Glance All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 4, NewYork Islanders 2 Wednesday, May 1: Pittsburgh 5, NY Islanders 0 Friday, May 3: NY Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3 Sunday, May 5: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Tuesday, May 7: N.Y. Islanders 6, Pittsburgh 4 Thursday, May 9: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Saturday, May 11: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, OT Ottawa 4, Montreal 1 Thursday, May 2: Ottawa 4, Montreal 2 Friday, May 3: Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 Sunday, May 5: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1 Tuesday, May 7: Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, OT Thursday, May 9: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1, Ottawa wins series 4-1 NewYork Rangers vs.Washington Thursday, May 2: Washington 3, NY Rangers 1 Saturday, May 4: Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 Monday, May 6: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Wednesday, May 8: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Friday, May 10: Washington 2, NY Rangers 1, OT, Washington leads series 3-2 Sunday, May 12: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 4:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 13: NY Rangers at Washington, TBD Toronto vs. Boston Wednesday, May 1: Boston 4, Toronto 1 Saturday, May 4: Toronto 4, Boston 2 Monday, May 6: Boston 5, Toronto 2 Wednesday, May 8: Boston 4, Toronto 3, OT Friday, May 10: Toronto 2, Boston 1, Boston leads series 3-2 Sunday, May 12: Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 13: Toronto at Boston, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, April 30:Chicago 2, Minnesota 1, OT Friday, May 3: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 5: Minnesota 3, Chicago 2, OT Tuesday, May 7: Chicago 3, Minnesota 0 Thursday, May 9: Chicago 5, Minnesota 1, Chicago wins series 4-1 Detroit vs. Anaheim Tuesday, April 30: Anaheim 3, Detroit 1 Thursday, May 2: Detroit 5, Anaheim 4, OT Saturday, May 4: Anaheim 4, Detroit 0 Monday, May 6: Detroit 3, Anaheim 2, OT Wednesday, May 8: Anaheim 3, Detroit 2, OT Friday, May 10: Detroit 4, Anaheim 3, OT, series tied 3-3 Sunday, May 12: Detroit at Anaheim, 10 p.m. San Jose 4,Vancouver 0 Wednesday, May 1: San Jose 3, Vancouver 1 Friday, May 3: San Jose 3, Vancouver 2, OT Sunday, May 5: San Jose 5, Vancouver 2 Tuesday, May 7: San Jose 4, Vancouver 3, San Jose wins series 4-0 Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 2 Tuesday, April 30: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, OT Thursday, May 2: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1 Saturday, May 4: Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0 Monday, May 6: Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3 Wednesday, May 8: Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 2, OT Friday, May 10: Los Angeles 2, St. Louis 1, Los Angeles wins series 4-2

BASKETBALL NBA Playoff Glance All Times EDT (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami vs. Chicago Monday, May 6: Chicago 93, Miami 86 Wednesday, May 8: Miami 115, Chicago 78 Friday, May 10: Miami 104, Chicago 94, Miami leads series 2-1 Monday, May 13: Miami at Chicago, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15: Chicago at Miami, TBA x-Friday, May 17: Miami at Chicago, TBA x-Sunday, May 19: Chicago at Miami, TBA Indiana vs. NewYork Sunday, May 5: Indiana 102, New York 95 Tuesday, May 7: New York 105, Indiana 79 Saturday, May 11: Indiana 82, NewYork 71, Indiana leads series 2-1

Tuesday, May 14: New York at Indiana, TBA x-Thursday, May 16: Indiana at New York, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, May 18: New York at Indiana, TBA x-Monday, May 20 Indiana at New York, 8 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio vs. Golden State Monday, May 6: San Antonio 129, Golden State 127, 2OT Wednesday, May 8: Golden State 100, San Antonio 91 Friday, May 10: San Antonio 102, Golden State 92, San Antonio leads series 2-1 Sunday, May 12 San Antonio at Golden State, 3:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 14:Golden State at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. x-Thursday, May 16: San Antonio at Golden State, TBA x-Sunday, May 19: Golden State at San Antonio, TBA Oklahoma City vs. Memphis Sunday, May 5: Oklahoma City 93, Memphis 91 Tuesday, May 7: Memphis 99, Oklahoma City 93 Saturday, May 11: Memphis 87, Oklahoma City 81, Memphis leads series 2-1 Monday, May 13: Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15: Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA x-Friday, May 17: Oklahoma City at Memphis, TBA x-Sunday, May 19: Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA

GOLF PGA Tour-The Players Championship Scores Saturday At TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $9.5 million Yardage: 7,215; Par: 72 Partial Third Round Note: Play was suspended due to darkness Jeff Maggert..................70-71-66—207 David Lynn....................72-68-68—208 Greg Chalmers.............68-73-68—209 Marc Leishman.............72-66-71—209 Sean O'Hair ..................70-71-69—210 Jeff Overton ..................71-70-69—210 Kevin Streelman ...........69-70-71—210 Steve Stricker................67-71-72—210 Jason Dufner ................71-67-72—210 Louis Oosthuizen..........69-75-67—211 Branden Grace .............73-71-67—211 Kyle Stanley ..................75-68-68—211 Chris Stroud..................73-69-69—211 Brendon de Jonge........72-69-70—211 Brandt Snedeker ..........71-69-71—211 Martin Laird...................71-67-73—211 Rory McIlroy..................66-72-73—211 Daniel Summerhays.....69-74-69—212 Davis Love III ................70-72-70—212 Andres Romero ............69-72-71—212 Roberto Castro.............63-78-71—212 Matt Every.....................70-71-71—212 Peter Hanson................70-70-72—212 Ben Crane.....................69-71-72—212 Jerry Kelly .....................71-68-73—212 Webb Simpson .............67-71-74—212 Adam Scott ...................69-68-75—212 Angel Cabrera ..............74-70-69—213 Bubba Watson ..............73-70-70—213 James Driscoll ..............75-68-70—213 Zach Johnson...............66-71-76—213 William McGirt ..............70-74-70—214 John Senden ................73-70-71—214 David Hearn..................72-71-71—214 Freddie Jacobson.........72-71-71—214 Harris English ...............70-71-73—214 Luke Donald..................72-69-73—214 Tim Herron....................71-69-74—214 Sang-Moon Bae ...........68-71-75—214 Chris Kirk ......................70-69-75—214 Jason Day.....................69-75-71—215 Charley Hoffman ..........70-74-71—215 Jimmy Walker................72-71-72—215 Boo Weekley.................71-71-73—215 John Huh.......................70-72-73—215 Graham DeLaet............71-70-74—215 Charles Howell III .........71-67-77—215 Michael Thompson.......69-75-72—216 Ricky Barnes ................71-71-74—216 K.J. Choi........................69-73-74—216 James Hahn .................70-74-73—217 Seung-Yul Noh..............70-74-73—217 Chad Campbell.............71-72-74—217 Jason Bohn...................68-74-75—217 Carl Pettersson.............70-72-75—217 Justin Leonard ..............70-74-74—218 Charl Schwartzel ..........72-71-75—218 Martin Kaymer ..............73-69-76—218 Brian Davis....................78-66-75—219 Padraig Harrington .......68-76-75—219 Charlie Wi......................74-70-75—219 Rory Sabbatini..............75-68-76—219 D.A. Points.....................72-70-77—219 Leaderboard at time of suspended play .................................SCORE THRU 1. David Lingmerth ..........-12 17 2. Henrik Stenson ............-10 16 14 2. Tiger Woods.................-10 2. Sergio Garcia...............-10 14 5. Jeff Maggert...................-9 F 5. Casey Wittenberg ..........-9 17 5. Ryan Palmer ..................-9 16 8. David Lynn .....................-8 F 8. Hunter Mahan................-8 F 10. Greg Chalmers ............-7 F

TRANSACTIONS Saturday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RHP Steve Johnson from Norfolk. DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to Toledo (IL). Reinstated LHP Phil Coke from the 15day DL. HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent RHP Josh Fields to Quad Cities (MWL) for a rehab assignment. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Evan Scribner to Sacramento (PCL). Recalled RHP Jesse Chavez from Sacramento. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed OF Rajai Davis on the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Michael Schwimer to Buffalo (IL). Recalled RHP Chad Jenkins from New Hampshire (EL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent OF Adam Eaton to Visalia (Cal) for a rehab assignment. ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned SS Paul Janish to Gwinnett (IL). CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Matt Garza to Tennessee (SL) for a rehab assignment. Announced RHP Kameron Loe declined outright assignment and elected free agency. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Optioned 2B Elian Herrera to Albuquerque (PCL). Selected the contract of 1B Scott Van Slyke from Albuquerque. Transferred RHP Chad Billingsley to the 60-day DL. Sent LHP Scott Elbert and RHP Zack Greinke to Rancho Cucamonga (Cal) for rehab assignments.

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ProCare expands at new location BY LINDY WAGNER Civitas Media mwagner@civitasmedia.com ProCare Vision Center has made a big move to double its space, allowing more room for patients, staff and equipment. Its new location at 1861A Towne Park Drive, was just an empty shell more than a year ago when owner and optometrist Dr. Carolyn Davis and her staff started the design and building process. They recently moved into the new space from their previous location on Weston Road and are open for business. The new space also houses Troy Vision Therapy and Troy Speech Therapy. With light and dark purple paint and contemporary decor, the new ProCare Vision Center has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The 7,000square-foot space accommodates the practice’s three doctors, 10 staff members and more than 16,000 patients much more comfortably than the previous spot’s 3,500 square feet. The renovation of the building gave ProCare six large exam rooms. One room is designed to be handicap accessible with an exam chair that moves back on a track in order to make room for a wheelchair to fit in front of the exam equipment. A large area displaying 1,000 eyeglass frames is comfortably spread out for patients to choose from several brands, including popular styles from Gucci, Ray-Ban, Nike, Vera Bradley and Candies. Many more name brands are available, and with several frames coming in different sizes and colors, thousands of different combinations are available. “We try to provide the highest quality frames, lenses and brand name contacts so our patients

Christmas to get gifts for needy children and collected goods for First Place Food Pantry in Troy. They’ve also done other things as they come up, such as donating to Hurricane Katrina victims and community members with medical needs. “We try to set ourselves apart from other eye care places,” Davis said. “We know they have other choices, but we want them to come here not because we’re the lowest price, but because we’re the best.” Troy Vision Therapy, located in an adjacent suite at 1861Z Towne Park Drive, has been open for three years, with Grillot serving as its developmental optometrist. Vision therapist Pam Paulus is thrilled to be in the new location where they have much more space, including a separate entrance and waiting area and a large therapy room. The practice treats both

children and adults, but kids make up a majority of its patients. Paulus said vision therapy focuses on how the eyes are functioning together. For children, therapy is more focused on how vision is affecting reading and learning, and for adults, it’s more about how vision is affecting their everyday functions. Therapy consists of a lot of different exercises, including those that concentrate on hand-eye coordination, reading skills, eye tracking, handwriting skills and much more. The large new therapy room allows Paulus to treat kids with more varying exercises. “It’s a great thing. I like working with all the kids and the adults, too. I love it,” Paulus said. Patients do not need a referral to been seen at Troy Vision Therapy. The first step is a developmental vision assessment, which includes lots of test-

ing about how the eyes are functioning. The building also houses Troy Speech Therapy, a new business run by speech language pathologist Courtney Lombardo. The space encompasses two clinic rooms, and can treat patients of any age from pediatrics to geriatrics. At Troy Speech Therapy, Lombardo offers traditional speech therapy, swallowing therapy, voice therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and reading and writing development. Patients can be referred by doctors, but a referral is not necessary to make an appointment at the clinic. Lombardo has 13 years of experience in speech therapy. She has multiple extra certifications, including one for integrated listening systems, which helps kids and adults with sensory processing disorders such as autism and ADHD; certification for Lee Silverman voice treatment for Parkinson’s disease; and certification for electrical stimulation for swallowing therapy. Lombardo works part time for Personal Touch Home Care in Preble County and Sterling House in Piqua and Troy. She decided to open Troy Speech Therapy because she had people asking her to work with their children on the side because they couldn’t find anyone else. She researched the need for it and was approached by Davis about joining ProCare in its new location. More information on all three businesses may be found online or by calling. Reach ProCare Vision Center at (937) 339-7956 or visit www.procarevisioncenter.com, Troy Vision Therapy at (937) 875-2151 or www.troyvt.com or Troy Speech Therapy at (937) 570-4908 or www.troy speechtherapy.com.

$750,000 renovation project. The renovation will create a state-of-the-art skilled therapy wing to better serve the rehabilitation needs of the community. Troy Center offers short stay, long term and therapy rehabilitation care services. Troy Center’s renovations are expected to be Troy Center complete by mid-June and are part of a massive renorenovates vation and modernization TROY — Troy Center, a effort of Genesis 185-bed skilled nursing HealthCare’s more than facility owned by Genesis 400 centers in 29 states nationwide. HealthCare, has begun a

Troy Center’s transformation will feature: • 11 private rooms • 15 semi-private rooms • Enhanced amenities including flat screen TVs and personal phones with free unlimited long distance service; • A new Internet café and dining area • Easy front entrance access • Updated common areas with new carpets, draperies and furniture as well as paint, wallpaper and flooring. “This expansion allows

Troy Center to care for more post-acute patients who require therapy after discharge from the hospital but before going home,” said administrator Mark Johnston. “The expansion is state-of-the-art with luxurious rooms to ensure the utmost comfort for our sub-acute patients while they receive exceptional care. Upon completion, Troy Center plans to hold a community open house to showcase the improvements.

TROY have great success with the products they get from us,” Davis said. Joining Davis at ProCare Vision are Dr. Faith Salyer of Vandalia, and Dr. Lauren Grillot of Fort Loramie. All three are graduates of the Ohio State University’s optometry school. Davis, of Tipp City, opened the practice in 1994. Salyer joined in 2005, and Grillot joined in 2010. Davis said they all call themselves “full-time moms and part-time doctors.” All of the other staff members have received extensive training as well. As ProCare has grown from zero patients to thousands, this is not the first move it has made. Its first location had 1,800 square feet, which doubled when it moved to Weston Drive and then doubled again with this move to Towne Park. “We were completely out of space — for patients, staff, everything,” Davis said. “Now we have more exam rooms for better patient flow. That was the goal. And we wanted to own our space instead of rent. We plan on staying around forever. We really appreciate the community’s support in helping us grow.” New patients always are welcome. ProCare offers eye exams for patients of all ages, as young as 6 months of age. The doctors cover all kinds of specialty areas ranging from dry eye, removing foreign bodies, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, specialty contacts and more. ProCare is a very well equipped optometry office, Davis said. Its specialty equipment includes an OCT, which does laser scans of the retina to look at problems associated with glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration, among others. It’s also the

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ProCare Vision Center office manager Lynn Brown sees a patient at the practice’s new offices at 1861A Towne Park Drive, Troy. only practice in the county with VisiOffice Equipment, which is a high-tech way of getting precise measurements for lenses, especially bifocals. The next closest one is in Cincinnati, Davis said. Davis recommends parents schedule their child’s first eye exam between 6 and 12 months, and once a year from age 2 to 18 and 40 and older. Between age 18 and 40, the frequency of exams depends on overall health and several other issues. “We detect so many medical diseases that show up through the eyes — MS, diabetes, cardiovascular issues. It’s not just glasses and contacts. It’s total eye care. That’s why you should come for regular exams.” ProCare also gives back to the community in several ways. Throughout the years, the staff has raised thousands of dollars for Relay for Life, worked with different organizations at

LOCAL BUSINESS LEDGER

Piqua Manor joins initiative

Aim in the Medicare project, which will continue until 2014. Piqua Manor will work PIQUA — Piqua Manor with health care providers recently joined a national across the state to instill patient safety initiative quality and performance sponsored by the Centers improvement practices, for Medicare & Medicaid eliminate health careServices and coordinated acquired conditions and by the state of Ohio dramatically improve resiKePRO, Ohio’s Medicare dent satisfaction. Quality Improvement Piqua Manor will focus Organization. on Quality Assurance The facility is now Performance as they make involved in the Nursing improvements in the folHome Quality Care lowing areas: anti-psychotCollaborative, part of the ic medications, consistent Improving Individual Care assignments and falls. In

addition to clinical strategies, Piqua Manor also will be identifying “best practices” of other facilities and analyzing the results for improvement. For more information, contact the facility at 7730040 or visit PiquaManor.com.

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Total Assets Name Obj ($Mlns) NAV American Funds CapIncBuA m IH 63,587 57.45 American Funds CpWldGrIA m WS 50,546 41.57 American Funds GrthAmA m LG 60,603 39.18 American Funds IncAmerA m MA 63,319 19.77 American Funds InvCoAmA m LB 49,009 34.54 Fidelity Contra LG 64,295 87.76 Fidelity Magellan LG 12,295 82.58 Fidelity Advisor HiIncAdvT m HY 553 10.89 FrankTemp-Franklin IncomeA m CA 46,945 2.37 Janus GlbRsrchT WS 946 53.15 Janus RsrchT LG 1,337 37.08 PIMCO TotRetIs CI 182,816 11.27 Putnam GrowIncA m LV 4,665 17.21 Putnam MultiCapGrA m LG 3,000 63.29 Vanguard 500Adml LB 67,851 150.90 Vanguard InstIdxI LB 76,879 149.94 Vanguard InstPlus LB 58,245 149.95 Vanguard TotStIAdm LB 69,516 41.04 Vanguard TotStIIns LB 46,939 41.05 Vanguard TotStIdx LB 92,413 41.02

Total Return/Rank 4-wk 12-mo 5-year +2.6 +17.5/A +3.8/B +4.0 +24.9/A +2.4/C +4.3 +24.6/A +4.2/D +2.3 +18.7/A +6.2/A +3.6 +23.3/B +4.9/C +4.0 +19.2/C +5.8/B +2.9 +20.8/B +0.1/E +2.3 +15.9/A +8.9/C +1.8 +17.2/A +6.0/B +3.2 +16.4/E +2.8/C +3.7 +20.9/B +5.0/C +0.2 +6.6/B +7.7/A +3.8 +27.4 +5.0 +3.6 +18.5/C +5.0/C +3.1 +23.0/B +5.7/B +3.1 +23.0/B +5.7/B +3.1 +23.1/B +5.7/B +3.1 +23.4/B +6.3/A +3.2 +23.4/B +6.3/A +3.1 +23.3/B +6.1/A

Pct Min Init Load Invt 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 4.00 2,500 4.25 1,000 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 NL 1,000,000 5.75 0 5.75 0 NL 10,000 NL 5,000,000 NL200,000,000 NL 10,000 NL 5,000,000 NL 3,000

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday .............................55 at 2:42 p.m. Low Yesterday..............................48 at 7:58 a.m. Normal High .....................................................70 Normal Low ......................................................50 Record High ........................................94 in 1896 Record Low.........................................33 in 1907

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Sunday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2013. There are 233 days left in the year. This is Mother’s Day. Today’s Highlights: On May 12, 1943, during World War II, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered. The two-week Trident Conference, headed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, opened in Washington. On this date: In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, the besieged

city of Charleston, S.C., surrendered to British forces. In 1932, the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the kidnapped son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was found in a wooded area near Hopewell, N.J. In 1933, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration were established to provide help for the needy and farmers. In 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade, which the

Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift. In 1958, the United States and Canada signed an agreement to create the North American Air Defense Command (later the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD). In 2002, Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba, becoming the first U.S. president in or out of office to visit since the 1959 revolution that put Fidel Castro in power.

Syria-linked group blamed in Turkey blasts REYHANLI, Turkey (AP) — In one of the deadliest attacks in Turkey in recent years, two car bombs exploded near the border with Syria on Saturday, killing 43 and wounding 140 others. Turkish officials blamed the attack on a group linked to Syria, and a deputy prime minister called the neighboring country’s intelligence service and military “the usual suspects.” The blasts, which were 15 minutes apart and hit the town of Reyhanli’s busiest street, raised fears that Turkey could increasingly be drawn into Syria’s brutal civil war. Turkey already hosts Syria’s political opposition and rebel commanders, has given shelter to hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees and in the past retaliated against Syrian shells that landed in Turkey. Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay said the assailants were from Turkey, but were linked to

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A woman cries at the scene of one of the explosion sites, after several explosions killed at least 18 people and injured dozens in Reyhanli, near Turkey’s border with Syria, Saturday, Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Guler said. Syria’s intelligence service. “We have to a great extent completed our work toward identifying the assailants,” he told

reporters. “We have established that the organization and assailants have links to the pro-regime mukhabarat (intelligence) organization.”

He did not name the group, but said the aim of the attack was to pit Turks against Syrian refugees in Reyhanli.

Earlier, another deputy prime minister, Bulent Arinc said: “Our thoughts are that their mukhabarat and armed organizations are the usual suspects in planning and the carrying out of such devilish plans,” he said. Arinc said the attacks were still being investigated, but that If it’s proven that Syrian was behind the attack, Turkey would “do whatever is necessary,” without specifying if that included military action. One of the car bombs exploded outside the city hall while the other went off outside the post office. Reyhanli, a main hub for Syrian refugees and rebels in Turkey’s Hatay province, is just across the border from Syria’s Idlib province. Private NTV television, citing unnamed security sources, said the explosions were remote-controlled and that plastic explosives were used. Images showed people frantically carrying the wounded through the rub-

ble-strewn streets to safety. Black smoke billowed from a tall building. The explosions came days before Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to travel to the U.S. for talks, which are expected to be dominated by the situation in Syria. The car bombings also follow allegations by Erdogan the Syrian regime has fired about 200 missiles tipped with chemical weapons. Syrian mortar rounds have fallen over the border before, but if the blasts turn out to be linked to Syria it would be by far the biggest death toll in Turkey related to its neighbor’s civil war. Syria shares a more than 500-mile border with Turkey, which has been a crucial supporter of the Syrian rebel cause. Ankara has allowed its territory to be used as a logistics base and staging center for Syrian insurgents. Atalay said 43 people were killed and 140 others were wounded in the blasts.

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SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) — A seamstress who survived 17 days before being rescued from a collapsed garment factory building was panicked, dehydrated and suffering from insomnia as she recovered in a Bangladesh hospital Saturday, but was in generally good condition, according to her doctors. The rescue Friday of 19year-old Reshma Begum brought a boost to the workers who had spent more than two weeks pulling decaying bodies

from the rubble. By Saturday, they had resumed their grim task and the death toll surpassed 1,100. “We will not leave the operation until the last dead body and living person is found,” said Maj. Gen. Chowdhury Hasan Suhrawardy, the head of the local military units in charge of rescue operations. Lt. Col. Azizur Rahman, a doctor at the military hospital where Begum is being treated, said she was exhausted and badly

stressed when she was brought in an ambulance Friday afternoon. She suffered scratches, but no major injuries, he said. Her kidneys were functioning at less than 45 percent and she suffered insomnia. “She is panicked, sometimes she holds nurses’ hands tight,” he said. Doctors were giving her semi-solid food and saline for her dehydration. They advised complete rest, and barred reporters from speaking with her. “We don’t want those

memories to haunt her now, so we are not allowing anybody to ask her anything,” Rahman said, adding that a team of psychiatrists will be examining her. Nevertheless, Suhrawardy said Begum told him she was fine. Several photographers and cameramen were allowed to take pictures of Begum on Saturday afternoon as she lay on her hospital bed. Her head was covered in a neon green scarf, and she looked tired but alert.

Former Pakistani prime minister declares victory ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile.

The 63-year-old Sharif, who has twice served as premier, touted his success after unofficial, partial vote counts showed his Pakistan Muslim League-N party with an overwhelming lead. The party weathered a strong campaign by former cricket star Imran Khan

that energized Pakistan’s young people. Sharif expressed a desire to work with all parties to solve the country’s problems in a victory speech given to his supporters in the eastern city of Lahore as his lead in the national election became apparent based on

vote counts announced by Pakistan state TV. The results, which need to be officially confirmed, indicated Sharif’s party has an overwhelming lead but would fall short of winning a majority of the 272 directly elected national assembly seats.

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A sculpture in front of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center titled “Uninvited Advice” by J. Seward Johnson reflects an artist painting the center.

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Sculptures are back, GOBA rolls in and Mumford & Sons will take over Troy BY MELODY VALLIEU aging buildings. Staff Writer Thompson noted the vallieu@tdnpublishing.com grandstands will be 100 years old in 2016, and iami require some repair. County’s “And, we already have summer is a history of putting on a chock full of successful event,” she events for families — said. “All in all, the board and the fall doesn’t disdecided we can do anothappoint either. er one.” From celebrating the The Harvest Moon delicious red fruit of and Balloon Fest will summer at the Troy include 10 hot air balStrawberry Festival in loons launching from the June through the hardy infield, which also will fall plants honored at the glow Friday and Mum Festival in Tipp Saturday evening. City — and everything in Tethered balloon rides between — there will be will be available for $10 something for everyone per person. before residents again Children’s activities find themselves stuck include horse-drawn indoors. wagon rides, pony rides, This year, however, a petting zoo, straw also will bring with it maze, obstacle course some special highlights, and rock climbing wall, including the two-day among other things. Mumford & Sons Children also will be able Gentlemen of the Road to build — and fly — Stopover on Aug. 30-31 kites, with the help of and the newly WACO Air Museum repannounced Harvest resentatives. Families Moon and Balloon Fest even will be able to sign on Oct. 4-6 at the Miami up for a scarecrow decoCounty Fairgrounds. rating contest. Diana Thompson, For adults, an apple executive director of the pie baking contest, puttMiami County Visitors putt golf and a beer garand Convention Bureau den will be on tap. — and a member of the Musical entertainment Miami County Fair will be available Board — said the fair throughout the weekend board has been tossing as well as a car show the idea of a new event with the Piqua Antique around for a while. Car Klub. “We decided, let’s not And in true fair board just limit it to hot air style, lots of food vendors balloons, let’s make it a will be on hand to temp fall weekend of family guests’ taste buds. activities,” she said. “We Many sporting events, hope that people will starting with soccer save the date of Oct. 4-6 events in May in conand support our balloon junction with the Troy fest and enjoy many Strawberry Festival and additional free activities Great Ohio Bicycle we have planned for the Adventure visitors and weekend.” the national Theatre on The $5 entry fee for Ice competition at those older than 12 will Hobart, both in June, help the fair board raise also will be available for money to further residents to enjoy. improve the fairgrounds, • See EVENTS on B2 such as some of the

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RIGHT: J.D. and April Runkle, of Williamsport, take a walk with their family Gavin, 8, Clay, 6, Kierstin, 4, and Hannah, 9, through the encampment during the 2011 Piqua Heritage Festival. BELOW: Hot air balloons became the backdrop during the 2012 Salute to Veterans ceremony during the Miami County Fair. BELOW, BOTTOM: The winners heat of the Troy Strawberry Festival 2012 Diaper Derby concluded in fierce battle with a first place win going to Jaxson Frey, son of Rebecca Frey of Troy.

Farmers markets opening for season With the warmer weather, west Ohio farmers are ready to pick the best of the bunch for the area’s fine farmer’s markets. When it comes to fresh fruits, vegetables and a unique shopping experience, farmers markets are the perfect places to locate some fabulous finds for everyone in the family. • PIQUA — Opening May 23, the Piqua Farmer’s Market is open from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays and is at the corner of Spring and Ash streets. Visit www.Piqua FarmersMarket.com for more information. • TIPP CITY — The Tipp City Marketplace, at the corner of Broadway and South Third streets, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays beginning June 1. For more information, visit www.TippCityMarket place.org • TROY — The Downtown Troy Farmer’s Market will open June 22. Visit from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the South Cherry Street location. Check out www.TroyMainStreet. org/farmers_market for more information. • TROY — The Miami County Farmers Market opened May 1 and will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays behind Friendly’s restaurant, Troy.

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Events ■ CONTINUED FROM B1 “We’re so happy (the Theatre on Ice) organizers selected us again and thought that when they were here in 2010 that Troy and the area showed tremendous hospitality and thought Hobart was the perfect venue for such an event,” Thompson said. “More than 1,000 people alone will be involved.” Cycling events along the Great Miami River Trail and a top-notch county parks system also make Miami County a place to be in the summer and fall, Thompson said. “We’re always so fortunate in Miami County to have dozens of great events all summer into fall, too,” she said. “From the Bradford Railroad Festival, to the annual Piqua Heritage Festival, to the Mum Festival, we’ve got lots of events for families to enjoy.” Excitement also continues to build for the Mumford & Son Gentlemen of the Road two-day stopover tour set for Aug. 30-31. The event, which sold out in just a few hours, will bring the Grammy-award winning band, along with several others to Troy Memorial Stadium for a music-filled weekend. Events also will be offered to non-ticket holders in a second downtown venue where there will be entertainment in the form of bands, buskers and troubadours, food and arts and crafts. Winston Marshall, banjo player and vocalist for Mumford & Sons, said in an earlier interview the band looks forward to their stopover in Troy. “Although we have not yet been (to Troy), we’ve been told it’s great,” Marshall said. “A lot of towns are not up for the challenges that bringing something like this means, but Troy was. Our people have had nothing but collaboration from those in Troy. “I thank you so much for having us. We’re absolutely thrilled you guys are hosting us,” Marshall said. “It may not be as good as the Strawberry Festival, but we’ll give it our all. It will be the poor man’s Strawberry Festival.” With all the events the county boasts throughout the year, Thompson said it’s easy to understand the prosperity of the area. In Miami County alone, visitors generated $212 million in business activity in 2011, according to the most recent economic impact survey. “When people think about Miami County, it’s all about quality of life — whether it’s visitors, or new people coming to the area or new companies coming in, we have a wide variety of experiences throughout the county — for young and old,” Thompson said. The Miami County Visitors Bureau has put together a list of Miami County events planned for the summer and beyond. For more information, visit http://www.visitmiamicounty.org. • Sculptures on the Square 2013 — Through Sept. 2 Location: Downtown Troy Admission: free The summer of 2013 promises to be a vibrant one for downtown Troy. Not only will the streets be teeming with visitors for several special events, but

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Braeden Beltz of Tipp City won a 6- and 7 year-old heat of the strawberry pie eating contest on the lower levee during the 2011 Troy Strawberry Festival. 20 life-like statues will be on display throughout the district from May 3 through Aug. 30. Troy Main Street Inc. will present the sixth installment of Sculptures on the Square, featuring the internationally acclaimed Seward Johnson’s “Man on the Street” bronze statues. Seward Johnson is an American artist widely recognized for his life-size statues, which are castings of living people of all ages depicting them engaged in day-to-day activities. The realism of the textures and details is the hallmark of Johnson’s art, and this detailing is achieved with hours of intense labor. Their routine poses make them a novel yet natural selection for a public art display in a setting such as the sidewalks of historic downtown Troy. For more information, call (937) 339-5455 or visit www.TroyMainStreet.org or www.Seward Johnson.com • A Taste of the Arts — May 17 Location: Downtown Piqua Admission: Free Enjoy taster size portions of popular menu items from local restaurants while enjoying live music, children’s activities and fun for the whole family. Artists demonstrate a wide variety of artistic expression from watercolor painting to pottery and more. This event is held in Piqua’s downtown district, surrounded by shops open late for festival-goers. For more information, call (937) 773-9355 or visit www.MainStreetPiqua.com • Hug the Earth Family Festival — May 18 Location: Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 State Route 185, Covington Admission: Free Miami County Park District brings you the Banana Slug String Band and much more at this fun family festival! Spend the afternoon at Stillwater Prairie Reserve where the Banana Slug String Band will engage their audience with their lively, popular songs like “Dirt Made My Lunch” and “Water Cycle Boogie.” For those who are adventurists, there is a rock climbing wall, zip line and high ropes course. There is also family canoeing on the pond and many other activities including:

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Invertebrate Village Animal Play Area, Animalville, Earthball games, face painting, a story book trail, woodland gnome home/fairy house building, pet rock painting, paper rocketry build and blast off and more. For more information, call (937) 335-6273 or visit www.MiamiCountyParks.co m • Troy Strawberry Festival — June 1-2 Location: The Great Miami River levee, Troy Admission: Free, shuttles available From Strawberry doughnuts to strawberry burritos, the Troy Strawberry Festival entices visitors with their most popular, locally grown fruit. Savor each and every wonderful bite of delicious strawberry treat while exploring the numerous arts and crafts booths, enjoy the soulful sounds of live music, or compete in a variety of skilled games or events throughout the weekend. This event is not for the faint of heart, bring your family, friends and appetites to one of Ohio’s premier festivals located on the levy of the Great Miami River. For more information, call (937) 339-7714 or visit www.GoStrawberries.com • Lost Creek Garden & Antique Show— June 7-8 Location: 1058 Knoop Road, Troy Admission: $5 Purveyors of plants, flowers, antiques, vintage garden accessories and local artisans, surround a 19th century cottage. There are always wonderful things to see and buy at this memorable event, along with great food. For more information, call (937) 335-1904. • Canal Music Fest — June 8 Fourth annual Canal Music Fest featuring Phil Dirt and the Dozers with opening act, Broken Lights — June 8 Location: Tipp City Park Admission: Free Concessions/beer garden opens at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, at http://www.downtowntippcity.org. • Family Day at the Johnston Farm — June 15 Location: Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 North

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Hardin Road, Piqua John Johnston’s family home will come alive with games and activities enjoyed in days past. Allow enough time to visit the Johnston’s home to learn how the family lived, take in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum to gain insight to the lives of the first people who called Ohio home, and don’t forget to include time in your day for a relaxing ride on the General Harrison of Piqua and relive the time when mules pulled boats and the world moved at 4 miles per hour. For more information, call (800) 752-2619 or (937) 773-2522 or visit www.JohnstonFarmOhio. com • Dog Show sponsored by Echo Hills Kennel Club of Ohio Inc. — June 15-16 Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road 25-A, Troy This AKC all-breed dog show will be at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Saturday and Sunday the event averages 1,000 dogs a day with breed representatives from more than 90 percent of the AKC recognized breeds. The events offers conformation, obedience and rally. This is an opportunity to talk to people who enjoy the same breed of dog as you or find out more about the breeds you might be interested in purchasing in the future. There is a large assortment of vendors that cater to everything that a dog needs and some items for their owners as well. For more information, call (937) 947-2059 or visit www.EchoHillsKennelClub. com • 30th annual West Milton Triathlon — June 15 Location: West Milton Municipal Park Athletic contest consisting of a 4-mile canoeing, 5mile running and 17-miles of biking. Teams of two start at the West Milton park and end at the park entrance. There is a registration fee to participate. Call for more information, call (937) 698-0287 or visit www.speedy-feet.com. • Bradford Railroad Festival and Train Swap Meet — June 15 Location: Bradford The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Festival & Train Meet features train layouts, model train and historical train vendors, children’s activities, entertainment, a garden train exhibit, speakers, workshops, demonstrations and food. The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum dedicates this festival to the preservation of Bradford and southwestern Ohio railroad heritage. The railroad was once a significant part of Bradford’s economy, employing many who manned the trains, worked in the switching yards and in the roundhouse where steam locomotives were kept and maintained between runs. For more information, call (937) 526-5559 or visit

www.BradfordRRMuseum. org • Theatre On Ice — June 20-23 Location: Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy Admission: Ticket prices are $15 per day (6 years of age and under free), or an all event ticket at $35. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event — no prior sales. All tickets are general admission. The Troy Skating Club will hosting the 2013 National Theatre on Ice Competition. Theatre on Ice is a creation using all aspects of figure skating, incorporating a theme, emotion or story, enhanced by music. It is a package that includes five dimensions: theme, music/sound, choreography/skating movements, performance/the rapport between the skaters and/or subgroups of skaters, costuming, props and/or scenery. For more information, call (937) 339-8521 or visit www.TroySkatingClub.org • Tipp City’s Antique and Artisan Show — June 22 Location: Downtown Tipp City, Main Street The 10th annual Antique & Artisan Show will be held on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate more than 80 participating merchants and artisans, who will be displaying unique and collectible primitives, glassware, garden architectural items, furniture, vintage clothing and jewelry and other collectibles. Many local artists also will be participating, bringing their watercolors, oils, pottery, weaving, metal and wood forms, photography, “papers,” hand-embroidered items and jewelry. Other merchants will be doing ongoing, live demonstrations of their work techniques. Some art will be in the form of music and dance throughout the day at a stage located at the corner of Third and Main streets. For more information, see www.downtowntippcity.org, info@dtcp.org or call (9370667-0883. • Native Life in Early Ohio on the Johnston Farm — July 13-14 Location: Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 North Hardin Rd. - Piqua, Ohio Admission: OSH Members are free, Adults $8, Children 6-12 $4, Children 5 and under free Have you ever wondered what life was like for the Native American who called this valley home? Experience the time before the Johnston family established their home in the upper Miami Valley. Visit the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency and learn more about the lives of the first residents of the Miami valley. For more information, call (800) 752-2619 or (937) 773-2522 of visit www.JohnstonFarmOhio. com

• Troy Summer Skating Competition — July 12-14 Location: Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy This figure and freestyle competitions is part of the Future Champions Series and will host more than 300 participants from all over the U.S. For more information, call (937) 339-8521 or visit www.TroySkatingClub.org • Miami County Fair — Aug. 9-15 Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road 25A, Troy Admission: 9 years of age and older — daily ticket, $5 ; season ticket, $20 Celebrating Miami County’s rich agricultural heritage, the Miami County Fair is a timeless tradition and a great family favorite. This week long event consists of competitions, entertainment, harness racing, tractor pulls, art exhibits, games and rides and food. Cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, horses, pigs and sheep, all on display and waiting for that first blue ribbon or to be labeled the grand champion at the auction. The midway will offer new thrill rides, games of chance and more of that great fair food. This year’s main grandstand concert is Hinder at 8 p.m. Aug. 10. Tickets can be purchased by calling (937) 335-7492 or by going to the website at www.MiamiCounty OhioFair.com. For more information, call (937) 335-7492 or visit the website. • Miami Valley Music Fest — Aug. 9-11 Location: Troy-Eagles Campground, 2252 Troy-Urbana Road, Troy The 2013 Miami Valley Music Fest will offer attendees a full weekend of music, camping and fun to raise funds for local charities. Live music from more than 12 bands will provide an eclectic mix of rock, country, funk, blues, bluegrass and reggae from the region’s best musical acts. Presale tickets for the weekend can be purchased online at www.MiamiValleyMusic Fest.com for $15. Tickets will be $25 at the door for both days and $15 for Saturday only. A limited supply of early bird presale tickets are available for $10 for both days of the festival. Primitive camping will be available for $5 per night through the Troy Eagles Campgrounds, and coolers are permitted in the festival area. For a complete set list, to make a charitable donation, or to find more information on the Miami Valley Music Fest at Lost Creek, visit www.Miami ValleyMusicFest.com • An Evening of Feasting and Canawling — Aug. 17 Location: Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua Admission: $35 for adults, $30 for children 6-12; $30 and $25 for Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum. Guests will then continue their evening with a twilight ride on the replica canal boat General Harrison of Piqua as it plies the entire length of our restored stretch of the Miami and Erie Canal. Passengers will be entertained with music and stories as they experience the canal from an entirely different perspective. This opportunity is offered once each season and is a reservation only event by calling (800) 7522619 or (937) 773-2522 to make a reservation. Visit www.JohnstonFarmOhio. com for more information. • See EVENTS on B3

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Mother’s outlook a blessing beyond measure During my younger growingup, I would often groan with embarrassment when Mom introduced me to someone as her “Mother’s Day present.” While it was true my birthday occasionally fell on Mother’s Day Sunday, I was born on a Saturday — the day before the official holiday that year. A critical detail Mom ignored. Still, my mother always enjoyed a good story — like another family tale she delighted in regularly relating which involved the infamous “terrapin cookie.” The incident took place soon after my third birthday, during a late-spring outing to a favorite hillside woods near Twin Creek. I was itching to try out the brightly-painted tin pail and matching miniature shovel my Aunt Iva had given me. So while Dad headed downhill to fish, Mom and I remained near the car, where I could dig in the soft, dark loam, filling and emptying my new toy bucket to my heart’s content. Mom spent a few minutes picking about among nearby wildflowers, before sitting on a log to watch me happily stir and

— he came huffing up the steep hill. A breathless knight ready to sort out whatever evil trauma had instigated the shrieking clamor. He’d obviously forgotten to consider Mom’s character — happy-go-lucky, always bubbling with humor, and invested with a practical-joker streak which — given her generally pious Jim McGuire demeanor — could catch the Troy Daily News Columnist unwary in consummate and oft sheepish surprise. Still, the fact she wasn’t pitchsift through the leafy dirt. After a bit she called me over and asked ing a terrorized screaming a fit of if I’d like a cookie. I nodded. Mom her own ought to have been a clue. Not to mention her peals of reached into her purse, and laughter. extracted a black-and-yellow Between my caterwauling treat that she thrust my way. reaction and Dad’s wild-eyed Like a hungry baby bird, I gasping uphill sprint, Mom got so eagerly opened wide. tickled she fell backward off the The tiny box turtle, scarcely larger than a silver dollar, poked log, landing in a dense brushpile. And she had to kick around its reptilian head from its caraawhile, helplessly tangled though pace a millisecond before entering my mouth — just in time for laughing still, before Dad calmed down and agreed to help extract me to catch a glimpse of a shiny eye and sharp beak. I responded her from the tangle. The young box turtle — which with an instantly loosed howl folks back then regularly called audible a mile distant. Dad heard my wails. And as I terrapins — got released went into a screaming fit — part unharmed. My ego, however, took longer terror, part frustrated rage at being robbed of a promised sweet to recover, in part because the

“terrapin cookie incident” became one of mother’s favorite stories. Mom told the tale countless times, regaling kith and kin by the multitudes, amid fresh gales of laughter, for 50-plus years … with never a hint of shame or contrition. It took at least a decade before I decided it was actually pretty funny. Mom taught me that laughter and fun should always be a part of life — and by extension, a part of the outdoors. While Dad taught logic and skill, Mom tended more toward guiding my outlook and attitude. My mother taught me to cherish history. She loved old ways, old places, old things, just as she esteemed country folks and simple, honest values. She taught me to seek truth and wisdom rather than answers. To appreciate nature’s gifts — especially everyday things that surround us, yet remain too-often overlooked. Mom believed in the power of the commonplace. “Listen to that redbird sing!” she would exclaim, her face radiating joy. Should the scarlet vocalist alight within sight, perhaps in the middle of her

favorite window-side rosebush, Mom’s pleasure increased exponentially. “Isn’t he lovely!” Throughout her 94 years, Mom found beauty and wonder everywhere. In wildflowers and sunsets, singing birds, buzzing bees, hooting owls and croaking frogs. She loved the sound of rain on the roof and the growl of distant thunder. She was thrilled by autumn’s patchwork leaves, excited by new snow, enchanted by lighting bugs twinkling over a summer meadow. Mom adored the fragrances of spring — backyard violets, pink apple blossoms, purple lilacs, white locust. “Just look around, son,” she’d say, “isn’t God’s world wonderful!” And it was — still is — because I was taught to see through Mom’s wise and loving eyes. I treasured my mother. And though I think about her every day — today, Mother’s Day, her day, remains extra special. Because while my dear mother might have considered me her Mother’s Day present, I know I’m the one who truly received the greatest gift — a blessing beyond measure. Happy Mother’s Day!

SCHOOL MENUS • BETHEL GRADES 1-5 Monday — Burrito, corn, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Cold meat sandwich on a wheat bun, carrots and celery with fat free dip, fruit, milk. Wednesday — Asian chicken with brown rice, broccoli and carrots, fruit, milk. Thursday — Spaghetti, salad, fruit, milk. Friday — Hot dog on a wheat bun, baked beans, baked chips, fruit, milk. • BETHEL GRADES 6-12 Monday — Burrito, corn, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Dominos pizza, carrots and celery with fat free dip, fruit, milk. Wednesday — Asian chicken with brown rice,

broccoli and carrots, fruit, milk. Thursday — Spaghetti, salad, fruit, milk. Friday — Hot dog on a wheat bun, baked beans, baked chips, fruit, milk. • COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Monday — Chicken barbecue snacks, sweet fries, green beans, pineapple, peaches, milk. Tuesday — Salisbury steak on a bun, baked potato, corn, fruit, applesauce cup, milk. Wednesday — Chicken chunks, green beans, carrot sticks, applesauce, pears, roll, milk. Thursday — Pepperoni pizza or taco pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes.

peaches, milk. Friday — Beef patty on a bun, cheese slice, baked beans, potato smiles, fruit, milk. • MIAMI EAST SCHOOLS Monday — Chicken strips, mayo, cooked carrots, pears, milk. Tuesday — Shredded chicken sandwich, fries, peaches, milk. Wednesday — Taco with tortilla chips, lettuce, cheese and salsa, grapes, Teddy Grahams, milk. Thursday — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, cookie, milk. Friday — Pepperoni pizza, cucumber slices with dip, raisins, sherbet, milk. • NEWTON LOCAL SCHOOL

Monday — Popcorn chicken, whole wheat dinner roll, corn, fruit, apple slices, milk. H.S. — juice. Tuesday — Shredded pork, whole grain bun, assorted potatoes, diced peches, juice, milk. H.S. — salad bar. Wednesday — Dinosaur nuggets, whole wheat dinner roll, green beans, pineapple tidbits, blueberries, milk. H.S. — juice. Thursday — Nachos and cheese with taco meat, black beans, carrrots with dip, diced pears, juice, milk. H.S. — salad bar. Friday — Bosco Stick with pizza dipping sauce, broccoli, carrots, applesauce, banana, milk. H.S. — juice. • ST. PATRICK Monday — Pepperoni

pizza, peas, pretzel rod, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Hot dog, baked beans, fruit, oatmeal cookie, milk. Wednesday — BBQ chicken wings, french fries, rolls, apple crisp, milk. Thursday — Soft taco, salad, refried beans, salsa, fruit, milk. Friday — No school. • TROY CITY SCHOOLS Monday — Stuffed crust pizza, corn, carrot snacks, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Chicken hip dipper, dinner roll, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrot snacks, fruit, milk. Wednesday — Hamburger on a whole grain bun, baked beans, celery sticks, fruit, milk.

Thursday — Grilled mozzarella cheese stick, dino pasta, broccoli florets, fruit, milk. Friday — Cook’s choice. • TIPP CITY HIGH SCHOOL Monday — Dominos pizza or hot dog on a bun, carrots, baked beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Lasagna rollups, romaine salad, fruit, garlic toast, milk. Wednesday — Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, whole grain, milk. Thursday — Chicken fajita, broccoli and cheese, carrots, fruit, rice, milk. Friday — Macaroni and cheese, carrots, steamed peas, fruit, whole grain roll, milk.

site of their manufacture. Come and see these beautiful aircraft close up and talk to the people who restored, maintain and fly these wonderful machines. Tour the newly renovated WACO Air Museum, enjoy great food, and for an additional fee, take a ride in an open cockpit biplane. For more information call 937335-9226 or visit www.WacoAirMuseum.org • Troy Flea Market and Animal Show and Swap — Sept. 21-22 Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road 25A, Troy Admission: $3, kids 12 and under free Now re-energized, this event features every kind of flea market treasure you can imagine plus exotic animals, poultry and other farm animals. The event will include clean vendor areas, campgrounds, food and lots of shady areas for taking a break between swapping and selling action. For more information, call (937) 372-1332, email info@troyswap.com or visit www.TroySwap.com • Tipp City Mum Festival — Sept. 27-29 At one time, Tipp City was known for growing a large variety of mums. The festival celebrates this heritage, and the hometown pride instilled in the community. A parade strolls down historic Main Street and directly into the community park where arts, crafts, games and entertainment are abundant. A Friday night cruise-in, Saturday the Mum Festival parade followed by festival activities at the City Park, Sunday festival activities. Live entertainment will be available. For more information, call 937-387-6774 or visit www.TippCityMumFestival .org. • Harvest Moon and Balloon Fest — Oct. 4-6 Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road 25A, Troy Admission: $5, kids 12 and under free The Miami County Agricultural Society will host the first Miami

County Harvest Moon and Balloon Fest at the Miami County Fairgrounds, and will feature 10 colorful hot air balloons, as well as activities commemorating everything autumn. Horsedrawn wagon rides for children will be taken out to a makeshift pumpkin patch where children can select a pumpkin to carve or decorate. A straw maze, bouncing carousel, obstacle course and rock climbing wall also will be offered for children. WACO Air Museum representatives also will be out one day to help children build their own kite and then send it soaring. Small artists can help paint a banner or perhaps join in the fun and sign up for the Kiddie Tractor Pulls. Families also can sign up to be part of the Scarecrow Decorating Contest. The event also will include pony rides, a petting zoo and free kiddie rides all weekend. For adults, there will be an apple pie baking contest, putt putt golf, musical entertainment, a beer garden and a show with the Piqua Antique Car Klub. Food concessions will be available. Hot air balloons will be launching to and from the infield and also will glow Friday and Saturday evening. Tethered balloon rides will be available for $10 per person. For more information, call (937) 335-7492. • Fort Rowdy Gathering — Oct. 5-6 Location: Community Park, Covington Admission: Free Come join us in the peaceful setting of yesteryear. The depiction of a bustling, small trading village set in the late 1700s and early 1800s is what you step into when you enter the Covington Community Park the first weekend of October. Falling leaves and the smell of open fires lure you to the “Gathering” and all the homemade foods, arts and crafts will have you wanting to linger there for the weekend festivities. Authentic demonstrations, contests, games and entertainment throughout the two-day “Gathering” add

up to fun and enjoyment for the whole family. The 208-foot-long portable footbridge will carry festivalgoers across the Stillwater River to the mountain man encampments and a feeling of life of a bygone era. For more information, call (937) 473-5439 or visit www.FortRowdy.org • Celebrate Fall at the Johnston Farm — Oct. 12 Location: 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua Admission: Adult, $8; children 6-12, $4; children 5 and under free Have you ever wondered what the Miami and Erie Canal looked like in the fall? There will be two canal boat rides aboard the General Harrison. The ride at 1 p.m.will travel north to Lock 8 and return to the landing. The second ride at 2:30 p.m. will travel the entire length of the section of the canal to give passengers an idea of what canawlers saw in 1845 as they moved across western Ohio at 4 miles per hour. For those visitors who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, hayrides also will be a part of the afternoon. Join the staff and volunteers of the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency for this fall afternoon and take part in a variety of activities and demonstrations at the home of John Johnston as well as a tour of the home. Be sure to include a visit to the Historic Indian and Canal Museum. For more information, call (800) 752-2619 or visit www.JohnstonFarmOhio. com • Fall Lost Creek Garden & Antique Show — Oct. 12 Location: 1058 Knoop Road, Troy Admission: call for admission fee Antiques, country furniture, vintage garden accessories, flowers, herbs, plants, landscape design and more will be offered at the annual event. For more information, call (937) 335-1904 or email acornstudio1@verizon.net • Bradford Pumpkin Show — Oct. 8-12 Location: Downtown Bradford

Admission: Free That’s the reigning flavor for the month of October when the Bradford Pumpkin Show comes to town. The streets of this community become the backdrop for one of the most popular festivals in Ohio. The midway features games, rides, crafts, concessions and merchandise. During this five-day event, enjoy one of the many parades that take place while indulging taste buds with pumpkin ice cream, corn on the cob and many other tasty treats. For more information,

call (937) 448-2710 or visit www.BradfordPumpkin Show.org • Fall Farm Fest — Oct. 12-13 Admission: Free Location: Lost Creek Reserve & Knoop Agricultural Learning Center, 2645 E. State Route 41, Troy This family event features food, hayrides, children’s games, scarecrow contest, music, kiddie tractor pulls, pony rides, farm animals and more. For more information, visit www.MiamiCounty Parks.com.

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• Festival of Nations — Aug. 17 The annual Festival of Nations event will be held on the Troy levee beginning at 2 p.m. The featured country for this year’s event will be Germany and will include German bands and polka lessons. The event also will include entertainment, demonstrations, food and more. • Piqua Heritage Festival — Aug. 31-Sept. 2 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Location: Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua Admission: $3 for adults — under 18 is free When America was young, Ohio was the link to the early frontier. This favorite event takes you back in time where traveling frontiersmen sold their handmade wares and enjoyed old-fashioned games such as knife throwing and archery. Located at the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, just north of Piqua, The Piqua Heritage Festival celebrates early American activities including apple butter making, broom making, candle dipping, butter churning, tin punch and much more. The smells of home cooking permeates the air as visitors explore the 1870s encampment, participate in traditional crafts and skills demonstrations and laugh at the old melodrama performances. Do not forget to take a ride on the General Harrison mule-drawn canal boat. For more information, call (937) 773-2522 or (800) 752-2619 or visit www.PiquaHeritageFestiva l.com. • WACO Celebration & Fly-In — Sept. 13-15 Location: WACO Air Museum and Learning Center, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy Admission: Adults, $8; ages 7-17, $4; under 7, free; free parking WACO owners fly their aircraft back to Troy, the

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Myron Olson cutting a piece of ripened Limburger at The Chalet Cheese Cooperative in Monroe, Wis.

Limburger Visit Wisconsin, home of the world’s stinkiest cheese MONROE, Wis. (AP) — The sign above the bar in Baumgartner’s Cheese Store and Tavern warns visitors about the perils of sampling the $3.25 house specialty — a slab of Limburger cheese on rye bread slathered with onions and mustard. “Limburger: don’t eat it with your nose.” The sign might well add: Don’t eat it in close proximity to anyone with whom you wish to remain friends. Monroe is a tranquil town of 10,000 nestled in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin, where pale brown cows gaze soulfully from fields and silos dot the landscape. Settled by Swiss and German immigrants, it boasts a brewery, a cheesemaking museum and a historic town square dominated by a 1891 Romanesquestyle courthouse with a clock tower and bell that chimes on the hour. This charming place is also home to the stinkiest cheese in the world. In 1880, Limburger, which is smeared with a foul-smelling bacteria to make it age quickly, was described by local author John Luchsinger as “a premeditated outrage on the organs of smell.” Mark Twain wrote about “a most evil and searching odor” in his 1882 tale, “The Invalid’s Story.” In the 1918 silent movie “Shoulder Arms,” Charlie Chaplin played a soldier at the front who, after opening a package of Limburger, flings it into enemy lines, forcing the Germans to surrender. And in 2011, comedian Daniel Lawrence Whitney also known as “Larry the Cable Guy” spit out a Limburger sandwich at Baumgartner’s while filming for the History Channel, declaring with a string of colorful expletives that it tasted like a dead possum. But here in Monroe people love it. They take enormous pride in the fact that their town is the only place in the country where Limburger is still produced. It’s also the only place to have its own master Limburger cheesemaker Myron Olson, 60, who started working in the Chalet Cheese Cooperative at age 17 and has managed the plant for more than two decades. “It takes time, but it grows on you,” Olson says wryly, of the pungent, ammonia-like stench wafting through the plant, where huge vats of steaming curds eventually become blocks of Limburger. Employees then rub the fresh blocks by hand on aged pine boards coated in the prized 100-year-old bacteria that is recycled daily to ensure the flavor stays true. Visitors can’t tour the plant but there is a small store. The washed-rind cheese, made from cow’s milk, was first concocted by 19th century monks in the Duchy of Limburg, an area now divided among Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Later in New York, Limburger sandwiches became a favorite working man’s lunch, cheap and nutritious and usually washed down with a glass of beer. Prohibition hurt sales of the smelly cheese as much as sales of beer and production of Limburger dwindled. The Monroe cooperative now makes about 700,000 pounds (317,514 kilograms) a year. Olson, the master cheesemaker, introduces a visitor to the cheese gently.

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Cheesemaker Brian Engesser smears bricks of Limburger cheese with a 100-year-old bacteria that makes the cheese mature, and produces the famed smell at The Chalet Cheese Cooperative, April 19. The Cooperative is the only place in the United States where the famous “stinky cheese” is still produced.

a diner at Baumgartner’s Cheese Store and Tavern in Monroe, Wis., enjoys a Limburger cheese sandwich.

Owner Tony Zgraggen poses for a photo at the Alp and Dell artisanal cheese store in Monroe, Wis.

The Chalet Cheese Co-op in Monroe, Wis., bills itself as “America’s only Limburger cheese plant.” Limburger is known as a foul-smelling cheese but the local production is a point of pride in the tranquil town of Monroe

IF YOU GO … • MONROE, WIS.: Located about 46 miles (74 kilometers) from Madison, 109 miles (175 kilometers) from Milwaukee. • CHALET CHEESE COOPERATIVE: N4858 County Highway N, Monroe. Does not offer tours, but there is a small store where cheese can be purchased. • ALP AND DELL CHEESE STORE: 657 Second St., Monroe, http://www.alpanddellcheese.com or 608-3283355. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Short tours with a look at the adjacent Emmi Roth Kase cheese plant are free on a walk-in basis. • BAUMGARTNER’S CHEESE STORE AND TAVERN: 1023 16th Ave., Monroe, https://baumgartnercheese.com or (608) 325-6157. • NATIONAL HISTORIC CHEESEMAKING CENTER AND MUSEUM: 2108 Sixth Ave., Monroe. http://www.nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org/ or (608) 325-4636. Adults, $5; under age 16, free when accompanied by adult. April 1-Oct. 31, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

He offers a small piece of week-old Limburger on a cracker with strawberry jam. It’s mild and crumbly, the texture of feta. At two months, it’s rich and creamy, resembling brie. At six months, after fermentation has kicked in, it assaults the senses with an odor so overpowering that

Master cheesemaker Myron Olson poses for a photo at the Chalet Cheese Cooperative in Monroe, Wis.

Aficionados praise Limburger’s earthy muskiness and creamy texture. “Limburger is a cheese lover’s cheese,” says Tony Zgraggen, who sells 8-ounce (227 grams) blocks of the stuff for $4.99 at the Alp and Dell, a wonderful artisanal cheese store in Monroe next to the Emmi Roth Kase cheese plant, which produces 38,000 pounds (17,236 kilograms) of cheese Gruyere, baby to compare it to smelly feet Swiss, blue and havarti a seems too kind. (In 2006 a day. study showing that the Here visitors can watch malaria mosquito is attract- various stages of cheeseed equally to the smell of making from a viewing Limburger and to the smell room above the factory floor of human feet won a prize (the plant doesn’t make called the Ig Nobel, a paro- Limburger, so it’s easy on dy of the Nobel prize, the nose). If they are lucky, awarded for humor as much they might also be treated as science.) to a tour and perhaps some

yodeling from Zgraggen, who is as passionate about his native Switzerland as he is about cheese. “Cheese is a living thing,” he cries, caressing a foil-wrapped block of Limburger. “It doesn’t have a soul, but other than that, it’s alive.” A bit too alive for many folks outside Monroe. At Baumgartner’s Tavern, where Limburger sandwiches are served with a mint on top (for others at the table, staff say), some newcomers still nearly collapse when they get their first whiff. On a recent Saturday, Eric Englund, a 30-year-old traffic maintenance worker from Dixon, Ill., ordered the house specialty, boasting that his stomach could handle any-

thing. Tactfully, the waiter brought a tiny sample on a toothpick with lots of mustard and a batch of mints. And still Englund grimaced, clutching his stomach and pretending to throw up as he howled, “It tastes like catfish bait.” “And it smells like your rotten black socks,” said his wife, Amber. At the bar, Bob Sadterlee, a 70-year-old welding equipment salesman from Rockford, Ill., nodded philosophically about such reactions, which are fairly common in Baumgartner’s. “Limburger is like a martini,” said Sadterlee, who loves the stinky cheese but treats himself only when he’s not meeting with clients.

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All sparkle, no soul in ‘Great Gatsby’ BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Film Reviewer

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This undated publicity photo released by courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan, as Daisy Buchanan and Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures drama, “The Great Gatsby,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Luhrmann’s wife and frequent collaborator Catherine Martin, who serves as both production and costume designer. Watching “The Great Gatsby,” the film, makes you wonder whether all of this might have functioned more effectively as “The Great Gatsby,” the Vogue magazine spread.) Luhrmann’s adaptation, which he co-wrote with Craig Pearce, lacks the sense of melancholy and longing that emanated from the novel’s pages, even though the script invokes Fitzgerald’s prose early and often through voiceover from Tobey Maguire as our narrator, guide and Fitzgerald stand-in Nick Carraway. Sometimes, as in the book’s famous, final sentence, the words pop right up on screen

and linger in the air. But there’s something about hearing and seeing them in this fashion that depletes them of the power they provide when we experience them on the written page. It’s a reminder that one of the most celebrated novels of our time, at its core, is a melodramatic tale of love and loss, jealousy and betrayal. Gatsby himself, played with well-coifed panache by Leonardo DiCaprio, too often comes off as a needy, clingy stalker rather than a tragic figure and a victim of the American dream. But in general, though, Luhrmann’s “Gatsby” doesn’t get the fact that the book was intended as a critical look at a crumbling dream. It gets too caught up in the buzz of the party. The plot, real quickly, in case

it’s been a while since 10thgrade English class: The year is 1922, and young Nick Carraway has moved into a cottage on the nouveau riche Long Island enclave of West Egg with dreams of making it big on the New York Stock Exchange. Across the bay is the old-moneyed community of East Egg, where Nick’s cousin, the dazzling socialite Daisy, lives with her cheating, blue-blooded husband, Tom (Joel Edgerton). But everyone, regardless of where they’re from, gathers each weekend for wild parties at Gatsby’s palatial abode which happens to be next door to Nick’s humble house. The normally mysterious Gatsby befriends Nick with hopes of reconnecting with Daisy, the one who got away five years earlier.

Fitzgerald’s Hollywood ending followed his sad death LOS ANGELES (AP) — Has-beens in Hollywood usually stay that way. Yet one writer who died there nearly forgotten 73 years ago had one of the most remarkable posthumous revivals in literary history. F. Scott Fitzgerald is back on the big-screen with Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” a story adapted for film and television more than half a dozen times since the silentmovie era, when it was published to scant sales in 1925. Within a couple of decades after Fitzgerald’s death in 1940, “Gatsby” was acknowledged as a masterpiece and the author was recognized as one of America’s greatest for a body of work that includes “Tender Is the Night,” ”This Side of Paradise” and “The Love of the Last Tycoon,” the unfinished Hollywood saga he’d been writing when he died. A huge irony considering no one was reading Fitzgerald when he was scrambling for screenplay work toward the end of his life. There’s even a small irony in the place he died of a heart attack at 44. It was the home of his companion, gossip columnist Sheila Graham, in the heart of an industry town where his supreme art never meshed with the studios’ need for product. It’s also half a block from where the Directors Guild of America headquarters now stands. “God is a great stage manager. God is the greatest director of all time for images of pathos,” Luhrmann said. “Fitzgerald, just think for all that he gave to us, he had a very rough trot. It is very sad. If he could only know how many people went on to read that novel and how universal it has become.” Luhrmann’s “Gatsby” stars DiCaprio in the title role as the fabulously rich mystery man who’s really a

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD hopeless, doomed romantic, befriending impressionable neighbor Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) to help revive a lost love with Nick’s cousin Daisy (Carey Mulligan). Fitzgerald himself had several unsuccessful stints as a screenwriter in Hollywood, the last beginning in the late 1930s, when he was under contract with MGM, contributing fitfully to scripts to pay off debts and cover medical bills for his wife, Zelda, who was in a mental hospital. His reputation for boozing and carousing were Fitzgerald’s undoing; though he worked on a number of films, including “Gone with the Wind,” his only screenwriting credit came for the 1938 war romance “Three Comrades.” “I don’t think that anyone would argue that Fitzgerald wasn’t the architect of his own failure in Hollywood,” said Robert S. Birchard, an editor at the American Film Institute who wrote a cover story on “Gatsby” screen adaptations for the May issue of the group’s American Film journal. A disastrous collaboration with admirer Budd Schulberg on the screenplay for a film called “Winter Carnival” was Fitzgerald’s final downfall in Hollywood, Birchard said. Schulberg used the experience as the basis for his novel “The Disenchanted,” chronicling

a young writer’s disillusionment as his literary idol, now a Hollywood hack, sinks into an alcoholic breakdown. “As Schulberg wasn’t able to keep him on the wagon, and in fact got dragged into the drunken spree, that maybe suggested to other producers that Fitzgerald not only was unreliable but a bad influence on those he worked with,” Birchard said. “Even with the best of intentions, it was not a wise thing to hire him.” Like many prose authors, Fitzgerald could not adapt to studio formulas and collaborative projects. His dialogue often was stylized speech that read well on the page but might ring false on screen, while he wrote long descriptive passages that were useless in a screenplay. “Part of the answer is, he truly was an artist. He was in it at that point of time for the money, but he had visions of truly being a literary writer rather than grinding out a script that had this many lines,” said Donelle Dadigan, president of the Hollywood Museum. “He couldn’t turn his art into a craft.” Fitzgerald wrote about what he knew, so his hard partying and slacker ways were reflected in his fiction, including his Pat Hobby stories featuring a screenwriting alter-ego, a scheming scribbler always angling for paying gigs that required no work. That contributed to his reputation as an undependable scribe. He even chronicled his decline from literary wonder boy to despondent failure in a series of essays published as “The Crack-Up.” “He was his own worst publicist,” said F.X. Feeney, a film critic and screenwriter (Roger Corman’s “Frankenstein Unbound”) who is trying to interest the makers of “Boardwalk Empire” in a set of episodes featuring Fitzgerald as a

character during a trip to Atlantic City to open a play in the 1920s. “Catholic boys have the confessional urge of confessing their sins, so any time he screwed up, he put it in a story.” The truth was that toward the end, Fitzgerald was struggling to give up the booze, much as depicted in the 2002 TV movie “Last Call,” starring Jeremy Irons as the author as he works on “The Last Tycoon.” “He generally was fighting for sobriety,” Feeney said. “He had a few lapses, but he was three-fourths sober the way the earth is three-fourths water.” Adapted into a film itself, starring Robert De Niro, “The Love of the Last Tycoon” was inspired by studio wunderkind Irving Thalberg and could have restored Fitzgerald’s reputation had he lived to finish it. Instead, it took a gradual rediscovery by readers and Hollywood alike to pull Fitzgerald out of oblivion. Since the author’s death, Alan Ladd and Robert Redford preceded DiCaprio in the title role of versions of “The Great Gatsby,” while Brad Pitt starred in 2008’s Fitzgerald adaptation “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” based on one of his short stories. “In some ways, it’s the kind of ending, a reclamation that he probably would have appreciated,” said Kirk Curnutt, an English professor at Troy University in Montgomery, Ala., and author of “A Historical Guide to F. Scott Fitzgerald” and “The Cambridge Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald.” “He certainly would have rather died famous and at the top of his craft, but there was something very self-defeating about Fitzgerald. He tended to perpetuate his failures in some ways. So story-wise, his revitalization of the past 60 years, it’s a fitting sort of Gatsby-esque ending.”

Mulligan’s Daisy is more of an idea than a fully fleshed-out person, but then again, maybe that’s always been the point: that she’s alluring but tantalizingly out of reach. DiCaprio, meanwhile despite the usual depth and edge he can bring to a role comes off here as a parody of a Fitzgerald character, tossing around Gatsby’s jovial greeting of “old sport” so often in his affected accent, it could make for a dangerous drinking game. Now that would truly be intoxicating. “The Great Gatsby,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release, is rated PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language. Running time: 141 minutes. One and a half stars out of four.

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Usher gets ready for role as Sugar Ray Leonard NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Usher believes his dancing skills will help him in his upcoming role as Sugar Ray Leonard in “Hands of Stone,” a new boxing film about the great brawler Roberto Duran. Usher said he has been preparing to play Leonard a fighter with fast hands, smooth feet and a wide smile for more than a year and still needs to lose nearly 25 pounds before shooting begins in October. The movie is based on Duran, a world champion in four weight divisions over a career that spanned five decades. Duran, whose nickname was “Hands of Stone,” rose from the slums of Panama to defeat an unbeaten Leonard in 1980 and claim the WBC welterweight title, only to lose the rematch several months later in the infamous “no mas” fight. Usher said he was honored to play Leonard in the film. “You couldn’t find a more stylized boxer than Sugar Ray Leonard,” Usher said by telephone. “He was an incredible motion guy, the way he moved around the ring, and I think my dancing will make it easier for me to pick up his moves. I’ve been

working on familiarizing myself with the ring, sparring and just understanding how to move in the ring.” The role will mean dropping some weight. Usher said he’s currently about 172 pounds but will need to get down to about 150. The cast also includes Robert De Niro as Duran’s Hall of Fame trainer, Ray Arcel. Edgar Ramirez, who was recently in “Zero Dark Thirty,” will play Duran. The biopic, written and directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz, is a love story and sports drama that includes the “Brawl in Montreal,” the first fight between Duran and Leonard and the “no mas” fight. In the eighth round of that fight, Duran inexplicably quit, saying in Spanish “no mas,” which means “no more.” They fought one more time, and Leonard won again. 40047283

If any piece of classic American literature should be depicted on film with wildly decadent and boldly inventive style, it’s “The Great Gatsby.” After all, who was the character of Jay Gatsby himself if not a spinner of grandiose tales and a peddler of lavish dreams? And Baz Luhrmann would seem like the ideal director to bring F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story to the screen yet again, to breathe new life into these revered words, having shaken up cultural institutions previously with films like “William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge!” This is the man who dared to stage the iconic balcony scene in a swimming pool, so mixing in a little Jay-Z amid the Jazz Age standards strangely makes sense. But in Luhrmann’s previous films, there still existed a fundamental understanding of the point of the stories he was telling; beneath their gorgeous trappings, they still reflected the heart and the purpose of the works from which they were drawn. His “Great Gatsby” is all about the glitter but it has no soul and the fact that he’s directed it in 3-D only magnifies the feeling of artificiality. His camera rushes and swoops and twirls through one elaborately staged bacchanal after another but instead of creating a feeling of vibrancy, the result is repetitive and ultimately numbing. Rather than creating a sense of immersion and tangibility, the 3D holds you at arm’s length, rendering the expensive, obsessive details as shiny and hollow when they should have been exquisite. (We should point out that the clothes, especially the dresses Carey Mulligan wears as the elusive, ethereal golden girl Daisy Buchanan, are magnificent, though the work of

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DATES TO REMEMBER • Parenting Education Groups will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 • DivorceCare seminar and sup- E. Franklin St., Troy. Learn new and port group will meet from 6:30-8 age-appropriate ways to parent chilp.m. at Piqua Assembly of God dren. Call 339-6761 for more inforChurch, 8440 King Arthur Drive, mation. There is no charge for this Piqua. Child care provided through program. the sixth-grade. • Narcotics Anonymous, Hug A • AA, Piqua Breakfast Group will Miracle, will meet at 7 p.m. at the meet at 8:30 a.m. at Westminter Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash Main St., Troy, use back door. and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The dis• Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring cussion meeting is open. Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal • AA, Troy Trinity Group meets at Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. 7 p.m. for open discussion in the 12 • Sanctuary, for women who Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal have been affected by sexual abuse, Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. location not made public. Must cur• AA, open meeting, 6 p.m., rently be in therapy. For more inforWestminster Presbyterian Church, mation, call Amy Johns at 667-1069, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Ext. 430 Piqua. Alley entrance, upstairs. • Miami Valley Women’s Center, • AA, Living Sober meeting, open 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber to all who have an interest in a Heights, offers free pregnancy testsober lifestyle, 7:30 p.m., ing, noon to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For Westminster Presbyterian Church, more information, call 236-2273. corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, • Pilates for Beginners, 8:30-9:30 Piqua. a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. • Narcotics Anonymous, Winner’s Main St., Tipp City. For more inforGroup, will meet at 5 p.m. at Trinity mation, call Tipp-Monroe Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Community Services at 667-8631 or Ave., Troy. Open discussion . Celeste at 669-2441. • Narcotics Anonymous, Poison • The Ex-WAVES, or any woman Free, 7 p.m., First United Methodist who formerly served during World Church, 202 W. Fourth St., third War II, will meet at 1 p.m. the secfloor, Greenville. ond Monday at Bob Evans in Troy. • Narcotics Anonymous, Never • Next Step at Noon, noon to 1 Alone, Never Again, 6:30 p.m., First p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Christian Church, 212 N. Main St., Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Sidney Road 25-A, one mile south of the • Teen Talk, where teens share main campus. their everyday issues through communication, will meet at 6 p.m. at the TUESDAY Troy View Church of God, 1879 Staunton Road, Troy. • The Miami Soil and Water • Singles Night at The Avenue District Board of Conservation will be from 6-10 p.m. at the Main Supervisors meet in regular session Campus Avenue, Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, every second Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Troy. Each week, cards, noncompeti- the district office, 1330 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Call (937) 335tive volleyball, free line dances and 7645 for more information or go free ballroom dance lessons. Child online to www.miamiswcd.org. care for children birth through fifth • Deep water aerobics will be grade is offered from 5:45-7:45 p.m. offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln each night in the Main Campus Community Center, 110 Ash St., building. For more information, call Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcc667-1069, Ext. 21. troy.com for more information and • Baseball bingo will be offered programs. from 7 p.m. until games are com• The Friends and Neighbors plete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High Club of Miami County, a women’s St., Piqua. Refreshments will be nonprofit and social organization available. Proceeds help the youth doing charitable work in the Troy baseball organization, a nonprofit. area, meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the TroyMONDAY Hayner Cultural Center. For more information, contact Joanne at • Dollar menu night will be from jrosenberglvspopcorn@hotmail.com. 6-8 p.m. at Troy Eagles, 225 N. Elm • A teen support group for any St. Dollar menu items include ham- grieving teens, ages 12-18 years in burger sliders, sloppy joe, hot dog, the greater Miami County area is grilled cheese, french fries, onion offered from 6-7:30 p.m. on the secstraws, cup of soup, ice cream and ond and fourth Tuesday evenings at more for $1 each. the Generations of Life Center, sec• Christian 12 step meetings, ond floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. “Walking in Freedom,” are offered at There is no participation fee. 7 p.m. at Open Arms Church, 4075 Sessions are facilitated by trained Tipp Cowlesville Road, Tipp City. bereavement staff and volunteers. • An arthritis aquatic class will be Crafts, sharing time and other grief offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at support activities are preceded by a Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call light meal. 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com • Quilting and crafts is offered for more information and programs. from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday • An evening grief support group at the Tipp City Seniors, 320 S. First meets the second and fourth St., Tipp City. Call 667-8865 for Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the more information. Generations of Life Center, second • Mothers of Preschoolers, a floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The group of moms who meet to unwind support group is open to any griev- and socialize while listening to inforing adult in the greater Miami mation from speakers, meet the secCounty area and there is no partici- ond and fourth Tuesday from 6:15pation fee. Sessions are facilitated 8:30 p.m. Single, married, working by trained bereavement staff. Call or stay-at-home moms are invited. 573-2100 for details or visit the web- Children (under 5) are cared for in site at homc.org. MOPPETS. For more information, • AA, Big Book discussion meet- contact Michelle Lutz at 440-9417 or ing will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity Andrea Stapleton at 339-8074. Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset • The Miami Shelby Chapter of Road, Troy, in the 12 Step Room. the Barbershop Harmony Society The discussion is open to the public. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Greene • AA, Green & Growing will meet Street United Methodist Church, 415 at 8 p.m. The closed discussion W. Greene St., Piqua. All men intermeeting (attendees must have a ested in singing are welcome and desire to stop drinking) will be at visitors always are welcome. For Troy View Church of God, 1879 Old more information, call 778-1586 or Staunton Road, Troy. visit the group’s Web site at • AA, There Is A Solution Group www.melodymenchorus.org. will meet at 8 p.m. in Ginghamsburg • Divorce Care, 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, County Richards Chapel, 831 McKaig Ave., Road 25-A, Ginghamsburg. The dis- Troy. Video/small group class cussion group is closed (participants designed to help separated or must have a desire to stop drinking). divorced people. For more informa• AA, West Milton open discustion, call 335-8814. sion, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd • AA, women’s meeting, 8-9 p.m., Lutheran Church, rear entrance, Dettmer’s Daniel Dining Room. 1209 S. Miami St. Non-smoking, • AA Tuesday night meeting, 7 handicap accessible. p.m., Troy Church of the Brethren, • Al-Anon, Serenity Seekers will 1431 W. Main St., Troy. meet at 8 p.m. in the 12 Step Room • AA, The Best Is Yet To Come at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion Step Room at Trinity Episcopal meeting is open. A beginner’s meet- Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. ing begins at 7:30 p.m. The discussion is open. • Alternatives: Anger/Rage • AA, Tipp City Group, Zion Control Group for adult males, 7-9 Lutheran Church, Main and Third p.m., Miami County Shelter, 16 E. streets at 8 p.m. This is a closed disFranklin St., Troy. Issues addressed cussion (participants must have a are physical, verbal and emotional desire to stop drinking). violence toward family members and • Al-Anon, 8:30 p.m. Sidney other persons, how to express feel- Group, Presbyterian Church, corner ings, how to communicate instead of North and Miami streets, Sidney. confronting and how to act nonvio• AA, 7 p.m. at Troy Church of the lently with stress and anger issues. Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. • Mind Over Weight Total Fitness, Open discussion. 6-7 p.m., 213 E. Franklin St., Troy. • An Intermediate Pilates class Other days and times available. For will be from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. more information, call 339-2699. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For • TOPS (Take Off Pounds more information, call Tipp-Monroe Sensibly), 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Community Services at 667-8631 or Church, 11 N. Third St., Tipp City. Celeste at 669-2441. New members welcome. For more • Women’s Anger/Rage Group information, call 335-9721. will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at • Troy Noon Optimist Club will the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami meet at noon at the Tin Roof restau- County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. rant. Guests welcome. For more Issues addressed are physical, verinformation, call 478-1401. bal and emotional violence toward • Weight Watchers, Westminster family members and other persons, Presbyterian, Piqua, weigh-in is at 5 how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 3396761 for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous, Just For Tuesday, will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. This is an open discussion. • Narcotics Anonymous, Unity Group, 7 p.m., Freedom Life Ministries Church, 9101 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Open discussion. • Public bingo, license No. 010528, will begin with early birds at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 833, 17 W. Franklin St., Troy. Use the Cherry Street entrance. Doors open at 5 p.m. Instant tickets also will be available. • Public bingo — paper and computer — will be offered by the Tipp City Lumber Baseball organization from 7-10 p.m. at the West Milton Eagles, 2270 S. Miami St., West Milton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and concessions will be available. Proceeds will benefit the sponsorship of five Little League baseball teams. For more information, call 543-9959. • DivorceCare will be every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Nazarene, State Route 55 and Barnhart Road, Troy. The group is open to men and women. For more information, call Patty at 440-1269 or Debbie at 3358397. • Christian 12-Step, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 339-6761 for more information. • A Domestic Violence Support Group for Women will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16. E. Franklin St., Troy. Support for battered women who want to break free from partner violence is offered. There is no charge for the program. For more information, call 339-6761. • Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. • Children’s Creative Play Group will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. School-age children will learn appropriate social interactions and free expression through unique play therapy. There is no charge for this program. More information is available by calling 339-6761. • Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Spirit of Recovery, Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. • Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 9100 N. Main St., State Route 48, between Meijer and Samaritan North. For other meetings or information, call 252-6766 or (800) 589-6262, or visit the Web site at www.region5oa.org. • Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273. • A Pilates Beginners group matwork class will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call TippWEDNESDAY Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. • Skyview Wesleyan Church, • Safe People, 7-8:30 p.m., 6995 Peters Road, Tipp City, will offer a free dinner at 6:15 p.m. Bible Ginghamsburg Church, SC/DC 104. Find guidance for making safe study will begin at 7 p.m. • An arthritis aquatic class will be choices in relationships, from friendships to co-workers, family or offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call romance. Learn to identify nurturing people as well as those who should 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs. be avoided. Call Roberta Bogle at • The “Sit and Knit” group meets 667-4678 for more information. • Boundaries, 7-8:30 p.m., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, ARK 200. A Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 12-week video series using 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more infor- Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Offers practical mation, call 667-5358. help and encouragement to all who • Grandma’s Kitchen, a homeseek a healthy, balanced life and cooked meal prepared by volunpractice in being able to say no. For teers, is offered every Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. in the activity cen- more information, call Linda Richards at 667-4678. ter of Hoffman United Methodist • The Temple of Praise Ministries Church, 201 S. Main St., West serve hot lunches from noon to will Milton, one block west of State Route 48. The meal, which includes 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday at 235 S. Third St., Tipp a main course, salad, dessert and City. drink, for a suggested donation of • A free employment networking $6 per person, or $3 for a children’s group will be offered from 8-9 a.m. meal. The meal is not provided on each Wednesday at Job and Family the weeks of Thanksgiving, Services, 2040 N. County Road 25Christmas or New Year’s. • An Alzheimer’s Support Group A, Troy. The group will offer tools to tap into unadvertised jobs, assiswill meet from 4-5:30 p.m. the first tance to improve personal presentaand third Wednesday of every tion skills and resume writing. For month at the Church of the more information, call Steven Kiefer Nazarene, 1200 Barnhart Road, at 570-2688 or Justin Sommer at Troy. The group is for anyone deal440-3465. ing with dementia of a loved one. • The Tipp City Seniors offer line For more information, call the dancing at 10 a.m. every Alzheimer’s Association at (937) Wednesday at 320 S. First St., Tipp 291-3332. City. • The Dayton Area ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou THURSDAY Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday at the West • The Upper Valley Medical Charleston Church of the Brethren, Center Mom and Baby Get Together 7390 State Route 202 (3 miles north group will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. of I-70). Bring a brown bag lunch. on Thursdays at the Farm House, Beverages will be provided. For located northwest of the main hosmore information, call (866) 273pital entrance and next to the red 2572. barn on the UVMC campus. The • The Kiwanis Club will meet at meeting is facilitated by the lactation noon at the Troy Country Club, 1830 department. The group offers the Peters Road, Troy. Non-members of opportunity to meet with other Kiwanis are invited to come meet moms, share about being a new friends and have lunch. For more mother and to learn more about information, contact Bobby Phillips, breastfeeding and the baby. For vice president, at 335-6989. more information, call (937) 440• Retirees of the Local 128 UAW 4906. will meet the third Wednesday at • Deep water aerobics will be 11:30 a.m. for a hot lunch and short offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln meeting at the Troy Senior Citizens Community Center, 110 Ash St., Center, 134 N. Market St., Troy. Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcc• The Troy American Legion Post troy.com for more information and No. 43 euchre parties will begin at programs. 7:30 p.m. For more information, call • The Generations of Life Center 339-1564. of Hospice of Miami County will • AA, Pioneer Group open disoffer a 6 O’Clock Supper at local cussion will meet at 9:30 a.m. Enter restaurants on the third Thursday of down the basement steps on the each month at 6 p.m. The locations north side of The United Church Of vary, so those interested parties can Christ on North Pearl Street in call the office at 573-2100 for Covington. The group also meets at details. This is a social event for 8:30 p.m. Monday night and is grieving adults who do not wish to wheelchair accessible. dine out alone. Attendees order • AA, Serenity Island Group will from the menu. meet at 8 p.m. in the Westminster • An open parent-support group Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash will be at 7 p.m. at Corinn’s Way and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The dis- Inc., 306 S. Dorset Road, Troy. cussion is open. • Parents are invited to attend • AA, 12 & 12 will meet at 8 p.m. the Corinn’s Way Inc. parent supfor closed discussion, Step and port group from 7-8:30 p.m. each Tradition meeting, in the 12 Step Thursday. The meetings are open Room, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 discussion. S. Dorset Road, Troy. • Tipp City Seniors gather to play • AA, open discussion, 8 p.m., cards prior to lunch every Thursday Westminster Presbyterian Church, at 10 a.m. at 320 S. First St., Tipp corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, City. At noon will be a carry-in lunch Piqua. Use the alley entrance, and participants should bring a covupstairs. ered dish and table service. On the • Al-Anon, Trinity Group will meet third Thursday, Senior at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Independence offers blood pressure Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. and blood sugar testing before Dorset Road, Troy. lunch. For more information, call • Men’s Anger/Rage Group will 667-8865. meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family • Best is Yet to Come open AA Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 meeting, 11 a.m., Trinity Episcopal E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. addressed are physical, verbal and • AA, Tri-City Group meeting will emotional violence toward family take place 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the members and other persons, how to cafeteria of the former Dettmer express feelings, how to communiHospital. The lead meeting is open. cate instead of confronting and how For more information, call 335-

9079. • AA, Spirituality Group will meet at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Troy. The discussion is open. • Health Partners Free Clinic will offer a free clinic on Thursday night at the clinic, 1300 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Registration will be from 5:30-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The clinic does not accept medical emergencies, but can refer patients to other doctors and can prescribe medication. Call 332-0894 for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous, NAIOU, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. • Preschool story hours will be from 10-11 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradford Public Library, 138 E. Main St., Bradford. • Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City. For more information, call 552-7082.

FRIDAY • An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs. • A “Late Night Knit” meeting will be from 7-10 p.m. on the first and third Friday at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 6675358. • AA, Troy Friday Morning Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. The discussion is open. • AA, open discussion, 8 p.m. in the Salvation Army, 129 S. Wayne St., Piqua. Use parking lot entrance, held in gym. • Narcotics Anonymous, Clean and Free, 8 p.m., Dettmer Hospital, 3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Open discussion. Fellowship from 78 p.m. • A Pilates Intermediate group matwork class will be held from 910 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 667-2441. • Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Brethren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191. • A singles dance is offered every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Christopher Club, Dixie Highway, Kettering, sponsored by Group Interaction. The dance is $6. For more information, call 640-3015 or visit www.groupia.org. • Christian Worship Center, 3537 S. Elm Tree Road, Christiansburg, hosts a Friday Night Bluegrass Jam beginning at 7 p.m. each Friday. Homemade meals are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants may bring instruments and join in. A small donation is requested at the door. For more information or directions, call 857-9090 or 631-2624.

SATURDAY • The Miami County Farmers Market will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Friendly’s restaurant. • Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Bretheren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191. • Recovery Too Al-Anon meetings are offered at 8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, main campus, Room 117, S. County Road 25-A, Tipp City. • AA, Men’s Meeting will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the new First Lutheran Church, corner of Washington Road and State Route 41. The meeting is closed (members must have a desire to stop drinking). • AA, Troy Winners Group will meet at 8:30 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy for discussion. The meeting is open. • AA, Troy Beginners Group meets at 7 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. This is an open discussion meeting. • Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, meeting at 9 a.m., weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. • Pilates for Beginners (Introduction), 9:15-10:15 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. • Narcotics Anonymous, Saturday Night Live, 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St., Sidney. • Relapse Prevention Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at The Avenue, Room 504, at Ginghamsburg Main Campus, 6759 S. County Road 25A. • The Next Step, a worship celebration for people on the road to recovery, 7 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Main Campus Sanctuary, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. • Baseball bingo will be offered from 7 p.m. until games are complete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds help the youth baseball organization, a nonprofit. • The Tipp City Seniors eat out at area restaurants (sign up at the center) at 4:30 p.m. Card cames will be offered at the center for a $2 donation.

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

BOOK REVIEW SUNDAY CROSSWORD

Disaster waiting to happen Fears drive satirical ‘Odds Against Tomorrow’ BY DOUGLASS K. DANIEL AP Book Reviewer “Odds Against Tomorrow” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), by Nathaniel Rich: Mitchell Zukor is a disaster waiting to happen and waiting for disasters to happen to himself and the rest of us. The lonely neurotic at the center of Nathaniel Rich’s comically bleak novel, “Odds Against Tomorrow,” is nervous for a reason. The recently graduated “quant” is good with numbers and not so good with people, prompting him to come up with probabilities for all kinds of worst-case scenarios in his spare time. The chances of dying in an elevator accident? Just one in 10.44 million. Dying from the bite of a dog carries about the same risk. That makes it easier for Mitchell to stop taking the stairs and ride the elevator to his office on the 75th floor of the Empire State Building. (He still crosses the street if a dog is in his path.) From that perch high above Manhattan he crunches numbers for a financial giant, in one case to arrive at what it would cost the company if it were to suffer a catastrophe on the order of a building collapse. Then a slogan in an online ad catches his attention: “Find out what the future will cost you.” It belongs to FutureWorld, a startup that helps companies survive the aftermath of a catastrophe when people rise from the rubble and sue. Not that FutureWorld protects against disasters. It advises companies on what could happen, then serves as a scapegoat should disaster actually strike. FutureWorld provides a bulwark to charges of negligence. A limited liability statute slipped into state law protects FutureWorld from civil lawsuits. “Everyone wins,” a purveyor of the diabolical and moneymaking scheme assures Mitchell. “In a matter of speaking.” Mitchell turns into the perfect salesman for FutureWorld. The panicky nerd not only researches terrible possibilities nuclear wars, bird flu pandemics and terrorism are just part of his repertoire he also presents them to clients with a frightening earnestness. It’s a highly prized skill when a hurricane bears down on New York City, a potential rainmaker for Mitchell in more ways than one. What will the future end up costing Mitchell Zukor? That’s one scenario he doesn’t envision. The Cold War film “Dr. Strangelove” poked horrible fun at the idea of surviving a nuclear war. In a similar vein, “Odds Against Tomorrow” draws its subtle, cutting humor from a post-Sept. 11 world in which two out of five people worry about a relative being a victim of terrorism when the actual risk is astronomically low. Potential disaster has become another product that just needs the right marketing to sell to an uneasy public that ought to know better. Rich wryly observes human anomalies as he spins out the story of a smart young man who finds comfort in what he knows even if it’s fear and panic. Sound familiar?

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BOOK REVIEW

Poitier debuts as a novelist with ‘Montaro Caine’ hold significant scientific and commercial value. The coins first appeared in the hands of “Montaro Caine” two newborn babies that (Spiegel & Grau), by eventually grow up to Sidney Poitier: Oscarmarry each other. The winning actor Sidney impending birth of their Poitier’s first novel, “Montaro Caine,” is a cor- first child, and its potentially cosmic importance, porate thriller that veers spurs corporate greed and into science fiction as it follows a beleaguered New brings together a diverse York CEO on an unexpect- assortment of collectors, scientists, physicians and ed quest to secure two mysterious coins that may lawyers. BY JENNIFER KAY AP Book Reviewer

The story jets from New York City to Europe and to Poitier’s native Bahamas. Read in the context of emerging Caribbean science fiction writers such as Karen Lord who explore the region’s complicated history of migration through alien civilizations, Poitier’s narrative hinging on a Bahamian medicine man who sees the big picture in the supernatural events

affecting CEO Montaro Caine is interesting. Otherwise, “Montaro Caine” is a jumble of subplots, adverbs and twists that resolve in a “pay-itforward” morality. There’s a formality to Poitier’s writing that perhaps is expected of an actor with such a prestigious filmography (“Lilies of the Field,” ”The Defiant Ones,” ”In the Heat of the Night”). The novel reads like the

screenplay of a cable movie about a CEO who learns to appreciate the little mysteries of daily life thanks to the wisdom of an island man lacking his education or corporate achievements. Poitier’s novel may carry a heartfelt message about the potential for good within each one of us, but “Montaro Caine” doesn’t live up to its potential.

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Book takes backstage look at ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ By JEFF AYERS AP Book Reviewer

Show,” which defined a generation, in “Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted.” “Mary and Lou and Using a “fly on the Rhoda and Ted: And All wall” approach into the the Brilliant Minds minds of the people Who Made The Mary behind the scenes and the Tyler Moore Show a cast of the show, Classic” (Simon & Armstrong has written Schuster), by Jennifer the quintessential book Keishin Armstrong: on one of the best sitcoms Jennifer Keishin to grace the airwaves. Armstrong examines the “Mary and Lou and creation of television’s Rhoda and Ted” is really more of a history book “The Mary Tyler Moore

than a companion book with an episode guide to the ’70s show that starred Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Valerie Harper and Ted Knight. In fact, there isn’t a list of the episodes to be found. What made this show so special? What made it succeed when the network executives determined it would fail before it even aired? Creators James L.

Brooks and Allan Burns pitched a show about a divorced woman and ran into a brick wall. They were told American audiences wouldn’t tolerate divorce or people who lived in New York City. In response, they made Mary single and moved her to Minneapolis. The initial run-through of the pilot in front of a live audience was a disaster, and it took advice

from a young girl to make one tiny switch that changed everything. Women were encouraged to write for the series, and soon, other women were joining the writing staffs of other shows. “Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted” is essential reading for fans of the show or readers curious about the production side of television.

12. “Proof of Heaven” by Eben Alexander (Simon & Schuster) 13. “The Silver Linings Playbook” by Matthew Quick (Sarah Crichton Books) 14. “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing) 15. “The Bet” by Rachel Van Dyken (Self-published via Amazon Digital Services)

16. “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls” by David Sedaris (Little, Brown) 17. “Halfway There” by Susan Mallery (HQN) 18. “Daddy’s Gone A Hunting” by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster) 19. “This Girl” by Colleen Hoover (Atria Books) 20. “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss

(Random House) 21. “Real” by Katy Evans (Self-published via Amazon Digital Services) 22. “The Apple Orchard” by Susan Wiggs (MIRA) 23. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown) 24. “The Witness” by Nora Roberts (Berkley) 25. “Bare It All” by Lori Foster (HQN)

USA TODAY BESTSELLERS 1. “12th of Never” by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) 2. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Scribner) 3. “The Hit” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 4. “Control” by Glenn Beck (Threshold Editions) 5. “Best Kept Secret” by Jeffrey Archer (St. Martin’s Press)

6. “Whiskey Beach” by Nora Roberts (Putnam) 7. “Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir” by Amanda Knox (Harper) 8. “Wind Chime Point” by Sherryl Woods (MIRA) 9. “Moon: 10” by Laurann Dohner (Ellora’s Cave) 10. “Lean In” by Sheryle Sandberg (Knopf) 11. “Damaged” by H.M. Ward (Laree Bailey Press)

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Study explains post-menopause belly fat BY ALLIE SHAH Minneapolis Star Tribune Weight was never a concern for Stephanie Brondani, 52, of Minnetonka, Minn. That is until last year, when she hit menopause. Suddenly, she noticed her midsection thickening. “I think everybody feels (like), ‘I’m eating the same way I always have been and yet I’m getting this roll.’ What is that about?” she said. Scientists have long known that lower estrogen levels after menopause can cause fat storage to shift from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. Now, a groundbreaking study, coauthored by the Mayo Clinic, has determined why: Proteins, revved up by the estrogen drop, cause fat cells to store more fat. And it gets worse: These cellular changes also slow down fat

burning by the body. Even though the research doesn’t provide weight-loss solutions, it may bring a sense of relief to millions of middle-aged women who have been fighting an often losing battle against the dreaded “post-meno belly.” “It doesn’t mean you’re absolutely doomed,” said Dr. Michael Jensen, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic and one of the study’s authors, “but it does mean it’s going to be harder, probably” to lose weight. That comes as welcome news to Brondani, who has tried a new exercise program, wears a pedometer and has cut back on sugar and junk food. “There’s that sense of ‘Oh, this is just normal,’ ” she said. “While you don’t have to just lay down and take it, you know you’re not

doing anything wrong. At least you feel like it’s OK, everybody is going through this. Not just me.” More than 50 million U.S. women are 50 or older; 75 percent of women ages 50-55 are post-menopausal, according to the Menopause Center of Minnesota. Most — if not all — will confront post-menopausal weight gain. According to a 2010 study in the International Journal of Obesity, women gain an average of 12 pounds within eight years of menopause. But even women who maintain the same weight say they notice their waistline expanding. Cassandra ClayChapman started putting on pounds soon after she entered menopause a few years ago. . “It just happens,” she said. “You just blow up like

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a balloon.” Clay-Chapman, who now lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., is one of 24 women who participated in the Mayo study, the results of which were published recently. The group included Minnesota women who were both premenopausal and postmenopausal. They were all about the same age — 49 to 50 — and had the same body fat levels, Jensen said. But beyond vanity concerns, there are health risks associated with having an extra layer of padding around the waist. Belly fat is a sign of visceral fat around vital organs and increases a person’s risk for obesity-related illness. According to the Mayo Clinic, a waist measurement of 35 inches or more can lead to a greater risk of problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Hagens celebrate 50 years TIPP CITY — Larry and Sandy (Peterson) Hagen of Tipp City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 30. They were married April 30, 1963, in Grand Forks, N.D. They have two sons, B. Scot (Robin) Hagen of Auburn, Calif., and Rodney Hagen, who is deceased; and four grandchildren.

PUBLIC RECORDS: MARRIAGE LICENSES Byron Keith Kelly, 52, of 324 Camp St., Piqua, to Rochelle Renee Langston, 37, of same address. Steven Craig Maxwell, 37, of 3025 N. AlconyConover Road, Casstown, to Noriko Margaret Hobbs, 41, of same address. Joshua Kyle Lee Baskerville, 27, of 1213 Golden Eagle Drive, Troy, to Cassie Elizabeth Lewis, 26, of same address. Trevor Lucas Hopsecker, 23, of 1304 S. Clay St., Troy, to Katherine Leigh Comolli, 21, of 602 N. College St., Piqua. Timothy DeWitt Waymire, 53, of 367 N. Main St., West

Milton, to Susan Margaret Shaw, 51, of same address. William Enoch Russell, 46, of 3195 W. Ziegler Road, Piqua, to Kendall Lynnette Lewis, 47, of same address. Dewayne Charles Montgomery, 25, of 503 E. Greene St., Piqua, to Chelsea Leigh Moran, 23, of same address. Randall Joe Gregg, 37, of 112 Friend, Ludlow Falls, to Bonnie Frances Sullivan, 38, of 4356 Gorman Ave., Englewood. Kyle Anthony Alcorn, 25, of 630 1/2 Covington Ave., Piqua, to Allison McKay Staton, 22, of same

address. William Roy McGill, 53, of 1718 Broadway St., Piqua, to Teri Lynn Wheeler, 41, of same address. Michael Christopher Henson, 24, of 1600 Broadway St., Piqua, to Amanda Marie Walter, 25, of 111 Lexington Farm Road, Union. Joshua Israel Maxwell, 32, of 917 Young St., Piqua, to Katherine Marie Lewis, 27, of same address. Joshua Matthew Eickman, 29, of 6855 S. Jay Road, West Milton to Elizabeth Louise Wilson, 29, of same address. Taylor David Calvert, 22,

of 7025 Meeker Road, Dayton, to Lacey Joleine Scaff, 21, of 101 Chestnut St., Laura. Benjamin Paul Rank, 26, of 10840 CovingtonBradford, Bradford, to Kristen Anne Fike, 24, of 7965 Bradford Bloomer Road, Bradford. Brandon James Buckingham, 21, of 3998 Kessler-Frederick Road, West Milton, to Kristen Marie Pelaston, 18, of same address. Willie Couch III, 43, of 1295 Chestnut Drive A, Tipp City, to Elizabeth Anne Smith, 36, of same address.

He was a tool maker for 50 years. She worked at the Tipp City Post Office for 30 years. Both are members of the Vandalia Rec Center. She is a member of the Methodist church and the American Legion. A gathering was held with family and friends April 30 at Hickory River Barbecue.

Couple married 25 years TIPP CITY — James and Rosemary Sammons of Tipp City celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2013. They enjoyed a quiet dinner out. They were married April 25, 1988, at the Miami County Courthouse. They had a lovely honeymoon in Washington, D.C., and Gatlinburg, Tenn.

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Tips for negotiating the best sale price on your first home Comparable homes are roughly the same age and square footage with the same number of bedrooms. Using an agent? Choose Selling your first home carefully, then listen. “The in a buyers’ market? You first time I sold a property, can get the best possible the first broker I spoke price if you know how to with gave me a ridiculousnegotiate. From truly understand- ly inflated selling price,” ing the market to figuring says Steven Cohen, president of The Negotiation out what moves prospecSkills Company. tive buyers, it pays to be “Consequently, I didn’t part detective, part psytalk to any other broker.” chologist and completely Later, a more realistic realistic. Here are a series of tips broker sold the home for two-thirds of that initial to help you negotiate the asking price, he recalls. He best price when you sell learned a lesson: The best your first home: agents are worth the Understand your marmoney, but choose carefulket. Your home is worth ly. the most someone is willDon’t automatically ing to pay for it. Or the select the agent who promleast. ises the highest listing The best indicators of the price your home could price, Cohen advises. fetch are actual sale prices Instead, reach out to pro(not listing prices) of simi- fessionals who have a reason to know who’s good — lar homes in the immedibankers and lawyers — for ate area during the past referrals. Talk to at least few months, says Ron three agents, and be wary Phipps, principal broker if one proposes an asking with Phipps Realty in price that’s “superlow or Warwick, R.I., and past superhigh,” he says. president of the National Once you find someone Association of Realtors. you trust, listen to the Nearby sale prices are called comparables, or • See WATCH on C3 comps for short. BY DANA DRATCH Scripps Howard News Service

Reinvented garages house hobbies, work BY ROSEMARY PONNEKANTI Tacoma News Tribune It’s that place in your home that’s always dirty. Maybe it has funky windows and no insulation. Or it leaks. But hey, it’s four walls, a roof and a floor — and so it has a lot more potential than just housing your car. We’re talking about your garage. If you’ve been thinking you could make a lot more out of that extra square footage, you’re not alone. For three sets of homeowners, it was worth it to move out the car and move in their passion: art, music or fitness. Here’s how they did it. THE LETTERPRESS STUDIO For years, Jessica Spring has been a full-time letterpress artist — creating books, cards, posters and the like by hand with vintage type on hand-crank presses. She and her family bought a house 10 years

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Cindy Renander practices the clarinet in her converted garage. With just one window, it But things were far ago, precisely because it was also dark, and you had a huge Dutch-style from perfect. “Every time it rained, it couldn’t stand upright in garage to house all the tables, tools and equip- flooded in here,” said • See GARAGES on C2 Spring. ment.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Redmon, a part lot, $0. Ross Miller to Kathy Stewart, one lot, $77,000. Christy Gagel, Jennie Hoffman Flagstar Bank FSB to to Lindsey Magee, Todd Magee, Secretary of Housing and Urban one lot, $238,000. Development, a part lot, $0. Chris Graves to Federal Estate of Darrell Free, Darrell National Mortgage Association, Andrew Free, executor to Barbara one part lot, $28,000. Butt, a part lot, $59,000. Cindy Brumbaugh, Life Estate George W. Hartzell Family of June Brumbaugh, Richard Dynasty Trust, Barbara Hartzell, Brumbaugh, Robert John Fisher, co-trustee, Gary L. Hunt, coRobin Fisher, attorney in fact, trustee to George W. Hartzell Andrew Terzuoli, Rhonda Terzuoli 2012 Irrevocable Dynasty Trust, to Carl Sutherly, Cheryl Sutherly, Gary L. Hunt, trustee, one lot, one one lot, $100,000. part lot, 4.316 acres, $0. Estate of Mary Estel Hobson to Dolores Schultz to Linda Jamie Lou Hobson, trustee, one Larger, Patrick Larger, one lot, lot, $0. $178,500. Estate of William Haynes to Jerry L. Atkinson Jr. to Joy Julie Haynes, 2.514 acres, $0. Delaine Moore, Randy Moore, Shari Thokey, Steven Thokey one lot, $54,000. to Megan Noll, Ryan Noll, one lot, Jason Howell, Sarah Howell to $252,500. Kathy Gibbas, one lot, $63,500. Jaclyn Bone, Matthew Bone to Michelle Fisher, Randy Fisher Kelsy Ford, Ryan Ford, one lot, to U.S. Bank N.A., one lot, $111,900. $54,000. Christopher Baldwin, Tanya Baldwin to Branch Banking and COVINGTON Trust Company, one lot, $62,000. Estate of Lester DeWeese to Stephanie Harris, Thomas Donnal Taynor, Judy Taynor, a Harris to Stephanie Harris, one part lot, $0. lot, $0. Federal National Mortgage PIQUA Association, John D. Clunk Co. LPA, attorney in fat to Randy Cheryl Beck a.k.a. Cheryl Kimmel, one lot, $60,000. Boswer, trustee to Park National Federal National Mortgage Bank, Unity National Bank, one Association, Lerner, Sampson lot, $48,000. and Rothfuss, attorney in fact to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to American Randy Kimmel, one lot, $28,500. Estate of Virginia Powell to Land Investments LTD., one lot, Karen Crowell, Marilyn Helman, $0. Powell, Retta Thomas, one David Elizabeth Mesojednik, Mark lot, $0. Mesojednik to HSBC Mortgage

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Management LLC to Pencarbou Investments LLC, a part lot, $175,000. Rocky Hornbeck Jr. to National City Mortgage Company, two part lots, $46,000. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Aaron Morgan, one lot, $0. Janice Zickafoose, Williard Zickafoose to Andrew White, Christine White, a part lot, $135,000. Terri Newnam, Wayne Newnam to Margret Watkins, William Watkins, one lot, $55,000. Estate of Dennis Heffner to Lynnelle Heffner, one lot, $0. Brian Gootzeit, Kerry Gootzeit to Brian Gootzeit, Kerry Gootzeit, one lot, $0. Michelle Masters to Bank of New York, trustee, Bank of New York Mellon, Certificatehoders of the CWALT Inc., Mortgage Passthrough certificates, one lot, $66,000.

HUBER HEIGHTS Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to Inverness Group, Inc., one lot, $34,000. Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to Inverness Group, Inc., one lot, $34,000. Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to Inverness Group, Inc., one lot, $34,000. Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to Inverness Group, Inc., one lot, $34,000. Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to Inverness Group, Inc., one lot, $34,000. Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to

Jerry Strader, Vickie Strader Inverness Group, Inc., one lot, $34,000. to Kim Ellis, Peter Ellis, 10.031 Inverness Group Inc. to Steven acres, $451,000. Roberts, one lot, $226,800. Terry Lee Kessler to Christy Eric Dixon, Lindsay Dixon to 0.18 acre, $167,000. Gagel, PNC Bank N.A., one lot, $96,000.

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WEST MILTON Mary Beth Roberts, Randy Roberts to Miranda Fox, one lot, $160,000. Lois Anne Melvin, Thomas Paul Melvin to Allison Sinay, one lot, $70,500.

BETHEL TWP. Jennifer Dickensheets, Ronald Dickensheets to Jerome L. Hirt Sr., 17.32 acres, $0. Ralph Reda to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., 0.464 acres, 1.525 acres, $60,000. Bac Home Loans servicing, LP, Bank of America, N.A., successor, Countrywide Home Loans Servicing to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, two lots, $0. Daniel Lipinski, Regina Lipinski to Kurt Masser, Paula Masser, 1.857 acres, 1.0 acre, $210,000. Helen Van Haaren, Michael Van Haaren to Robert Sorrell, one lot, $159,000. James Macik, John Macik to Bank of America of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor, 0.305 acres, $60,000.

BROWN TWP. Mary Folkerth to Federal National Mortgage Association, Dodi Love, $60,000.

CONCORD TWP. Yvette Allen to Ashley Haley, Seth Haley, one lot, $170,00.

Household Realty Corp., to Magan Grice, 1.00 acre, $69,900. Dixie Clark, Donna Clark, Jack Clark, Jeffrey Clark to Cody Long, Natalie Long, 2.7506 acres, $42.500.

UNION TWP. Bret Medley, Maria Medley to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 2.222 acres, $52,700. James Sarver to Tracy Sarver, 12.8379 acres, $0.

STAUNTON TWP. Leslie Helmer a.k.a. Leslie Torres, Ryan Helmer, to Citifinancial Inc., 1.450 acres, $90,000.

SPRINGCREEK TWP. JDL Limited to Michael Brookhart, Pamelia Brookhart, $1,800.

WASHINGTON TWP. Paul S. Holfinger, trustee, Paul S. Holfinger and Deloris Holfinger, to Holfinger Family Farms LLC, $0.

Garages ■ CONTINUED FROM C1 most of the loft. There was very little work space and even less for storage. And the antique printing equipment was “really unhappy” with the leaking and the cold, Spring said. So in 2007, the couple embarked on a remodel — and discovered things were even worse. “The walls were just shingle, and the whole thing was hanging from the frame and leaning against the neighbor’s house,” Spring said. With architect Jill Sousa and Phase II construction, Spring had the garage gutted on the ground floor because leaving the upper intact meant they could stay with the existing setbacks and keep crucial square footage (the garage backs up against both the alley and the neighbors’ property). The structure was jacked up and strengthened, with new siding and roof. But it was the inside that Spring could really make over to suit her daily work. The staircase was moved and the first-floor ceiling lowered to make the loft useable. The curve of the steps was built to accommodate Spring’s three double-height vin-

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tage type cabinets. Running hot water was put in, so she could wash her hands between messy print jobs without running back into the house. Windows were added, especially in the roller door — now double-wide so her five heavy antique presses (some four by four feet, and made of iron or steel) and 14 cabinets could be driven straight in with a forklift. The whole process took around six months, partly because of the time-consuming job of moving all the letterpress equipment and type drawers. The result is stunning. From an entry way that includes a faux-Craftsman shed to add garden storage, an Italian-style terrace (with car parking space) and rock walls curving around the gnarled apple tree they’d insisted on saving, the garage-studio opens up into a butter-yellow interior filled with enough light to grow a potted lemon tree. Wires and metal shelves display Spring’s delicately printed work; presses and cabinets filled with thousands of tiny lead-type bits stand in orderly fashion. Tools hug the walls, and work tables offer space enough for a dozen people. Upstairs, the carpeted loft houses

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modern office equipment and paperwork, with a half-wall to let in more light. And Spring’s garage makeover has plenty of resale possibility, even for non-artists. THE GYM Skyann Morgan was working as a personal trainer at a gym when she realized two things: she needed more family time, and her clients (mostly women) needed more privacy. Morgan, a certified fitness, yoga and Yogilates instructor, realized she had the solution right next to her house. The singlelevel 1950s home had a working attached garage, with plenty of parking space on the rest of the property and street. So with her mom’s help, she re-outfitted it as a personal gym. She cleaned out junk and boxes and shored up some cracked rafters. She repainted in “energy colors” of purple and bottlegreen, covered up most windows and walls with lavender curtains, hung decorations of prayer flags, lotus symbols and inspirational words. She moved her washer and dryer out of the adjoining bathroom so her clients could use it, and even built an outside community garden with planter

boxes and room for bootcamp tire workouts. Now, Morgan has 20 clients from teen to adult who come to train in her garage gym. An exercise bike, treadmill and elliptical trainer sit beside weight machines sourced from friends and sales; exercise balls and Pilates rings rest on the rafters, jump ropes hang from beams and shelves contain barbells. Jigsaw-piece foam mats give cushioning on the concrete floor. Morgan’s son also uses the space to practice martial arts. It’s not perfect — the floor area is too small for yoga classes, and Morgan’s thinking of moving those into a commercial gym. There are cracks in the ceiling that she’d like to fix when she gets the budget, and she wouldn’t mind a new floor. And while clients appreciate the lack of insulation when they get a sweat up, Morgan has to teach winter classes in a coat and furry boots. Despite this, Morgan says creating her do-ityourself home gym was the best thing she’s done. “It took time to get used to,” she said, noting the commercial gym where she used to teach had “everything.” “But here we don’t have to hide.” THE MUSIC PLAY-

ROOM Worlds often collide for professional musicians. You look after your kids while you teach, you squeeze in practice time while dinner’s cooking, your friends hang out and jam. So for husband-andwife musicians John Falskow and Cindy Renander, the chance to buy a house with its own potential music studio/kids’ playroom was too good to pass up. But it needed a bit of TLC. “When we bought this in 2005, someone had converted the attached garage to a hair salon,” said Renander, a clarinetist with local orchestras and chamber groups who teaches privately. The couple ripped out the water spigots intended for styling stations, put in ceiling tiles and bright work lights, and covered up the “kind of funky” storefront windows with shelving. But the rest worked well. The garage adjoined the house but had a separate entrance for private music students, and it was far enough away that sleeping kids and noisy musicians could co-exist. A partition naturally divided their teaching area from a home-office area where their three kids could also entertain themselves with art or toys. There was

plenty of space for more shelving. The couple decorated the whole thing in cheery primary colors, with royal blue and yellow walls, yellow cupboards and bright red sofas and rugs. A piano supports another rack of music, instruments and stands hang out in all corners, and there’s plenty of room for friends to rehearse. Not that Renander and Falskow are finished yet. There’s some molding and painting still to be done, and the heater just broke, making the lack of insulation a big issue. The flat ceiling leaks and there’s some hair dye stains on the floor. At some point, they’d like to replace the fake siding covering the outside of the storefront windows. But it’s totally been worth it. “We can have a piano and music, rehearse a quintet and keep it all separate from our living space,” said Falskow, a trumpeter, teacher and chair of music at Tacoma Community College. Do they miss somewhere to park the car, other than the gravel just outside? Not at all, say the couple. “I’ve never had a garage, so it doesn’t matter,” Renander said cheerfully.

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Watch respond with a cold refusal, followed by indignant silence. Or maybe a few heated words. advice you get. Your agent will That’s not the way to negotiexplain how to maximize home ate effectively. This is a busivalue — and that’s why you ness transaction. That means hired that person, Cohen says. Employ subtle staging. “Don’t you meet a bid — any bid — with a counteroffer. overlook staging,” says Katie Severance, co-author of “The “Never ignore a lowball Complete Idiot’s Guide to offer,” Severance says. It’s just Selling Your Home.” “It’s not a an invitation to haggle, she new concept, but some people says. “Always make a counthink they don’t need it. But teroffer. Never end the negotiastaging can get you thousands tion.” She adds: “Sometimes more.” the buyer will raise the offer There are tricks (think new, significantly if the seller counspa-quality white towels and ters.” accessories) to give that bubble A volley of offers and coungum-pink bathroom a more teroffers can go back and forth neutral appeal without having five or six times, she says. to renovate. Give buyers a choice. Want Staging advice probably will to negotiate without seeming center on clearing out and get- to negotiate? Give buyers sevting rid of pieces that make eral options, and let them rooms appear crowded, decide, Phipps says. Severance says. For example, say the buyer Delete the drama. A potenwants to move in next month, tial buyer makes a lowball while you desire a leisurely offer for your home. You move in a few months. Figure

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how much your time, inconvenience, storage costs and lastminute moving expenses will cost you, and build that into the price. Then present the buyer with a set of options. Something along the lines of, “We can afford to let the house go for $250,000 if we close in 60 to 75 days, as planned. But if you need it in 30 days, the price will be $257,000.” By giving a buyer options, “You do a better job of making the negotiation reasonable,” says Phipps. “It becomes more of a conversation than an arms-length negotiation.” Put a human face on it. “Remember, this is not a company merger or acquisition; it’s the sale of a family home to another family,” Phipps says. “You’ll get a better outcome if you negotiate with that in mind.” One example of this style of negotiation: “Send a personal letter with your counteroffer,”

Phipps recommends. Say something along the lines of, “This is a great house, we’ve really enjoyed it, and here’s why we’ve really enjoyed it.” Understand your buyers, and remember that money is not the only motivator as you negotiate the best price on your first home. One seller discovered that a potential buyer was a golf fanatic. So instead of discounting the price of the home, he sweetened the deal by offering to pay the buyer’s initiation fee to the country club. The result: sold. The seller benefited because the initiation fee was less than the price reduction he was contemplating. The buyer loved the idea of buying both a home and membership to the club. “Figure out what the motivator is,” says Phipps. “And remember that price isn’t the only thing that matters.”

Learn about the most popular bedroom design styles to help you pick the one that appeals. Styles include: Eclectic: Use different colors, patterns and textures to create a cohesive look. Cottage: A casual, inviting environment makes cottage style a great choice for guest bedrooms. Mediterranean: This style features bold color and texture to create a one-of-a-kind look. Romantic: Soft hues and delicate fabrics characterize this style. Contemporary: Think sleek furniture, solid colors and chic furnishings. Coastal: Muted colors and light fabrics are staples. Modern: Minimal design is the epitome of this style. Traditional: A spacious bedroom with traditional furniture creates a timeless look. Include dramatic bedding.

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Move right into this 3 bedroom beautiful tri-level with ALMOST newer everything, gas fireplace, remodeled kitchen, too many updates to mention. Call for details. All this on a quiet cul-de-sac. $178,900.

This lovely 3 bedroom counrty ranch has had a do-over and looks fantastic. New high efficiency heat, new flooring, newer bathrooms, and much more! Large outbuilding. $159,500.

Income property with lots of updates, including roof, windows, appliances and more. 2 bedrooms down and apartment up with 1 bedroom. Could live down and rent out the top. All for $95,000.

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1985 LINCOLN Continental, Sea foam green, carriage top, 56k, beautiful car inside and out, 1 owner, $7500, call (937)362-2261

2003 FOUR Winns 180 Freedom, 18' bowrider, 4.3 Volvo Penta (190HP), swim platform with ladder, snap-in carpet, built-in cooler, radio, deluxe interior, no rips or tears, 2 covers, trailer with surge brakes & spare tire, $12,000, (937)6933531

Program Coordinator Will provide administrative support, communication and leadership to targeted programs such as the Family and Children First and NAMI. A Bachelors Degree in health education, communications, social work or a closely related field; two to four years of related experience; advanced computer skills and ability to prepare and present reports, outreach and training materials are required for both positions. The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services offers a competitive salary and benefit package that includes PERS. Resume must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 17, 2013 to be considered. Resumes should be forwarded by mail or via email to; Mark McDaniel, Executive Director Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services 1100 Wayne Street, Suite 4000 Troy, OH 45373 mcdanielm@ mdsadamhs.mh.state.oh.us For detailed position descriptions visit our website at: mdsadamhs.mh.state.oh.us The Tri-County Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer Maintenance / Domestic RESIDENTIAL HOUSE CLEANERS needed, must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. Experienced preferred but willing to train. Call Teresa at (937)694-5331. Medical/Health

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Busy OBGYN office seeking full time position. Certified Medical Assistant with 1 year experience preferred, preferably OBGYN experience. Please fax resume and references to: (937)339-7842

FT RN CASE MANAGER Position will provide hospice care to our patients in the Miami County area. 3 years of experience required with hospice/ home health experience highly preferred. Please send resumes to: Hospice of Miami County Attn: HR PO Box 502 Troy, OH 45373 Applications or more information can be found at hospiceofmiamicounty.org STNAs A leader in the healthcare industry, Genesis HealthCare is seeking STNAs to work 7a3p, 3p-11p, & 11p-7a at our Troy Center in Troy, OH. Must be a State Tested Nursing Assistant, certification required. We offer competitive compensation, good benefits, 401(k), growth opportunity and more. Join our compassionate and caring team today. Contact Janice Brown at (937)335-7161 email: Janice.brown@sunh.com www.genesiscareers.jobs EOE Other WANTED:

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2 Bedroom Trailer in country, $375, also 6 Bedroom Farmhouse, $750, call, (937)4177111 or (937)448-2974 2 BEDROOM, 416 Ohio Avenue, refrigerator, stove, Nice newly remodeled, no pets! $550 monthly, (937)216-0751

2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXi We are relocating out of state and must sell! $2900. Call (937)520-0388

Troy ranches and townhomes. Different floor plans to choose from. Garages, fireplaces, appliances including washer and dryers. Corporate apartments available.

250cc, 178 miles, showroom condition, 2 helmets and cover, $1450. (937)448-0714 Remodeling & Repairs

TROY, updated 2 bedroom ranch in Westbrook, 1 year lease, possible land contract, $775 (937)308-0679

2003 GMC ENVOY XL Low miles! Call for more info: (937)570-1518

Sales TRAILER, stove, new refrigerator, new air conditioner, new washer & dryer (optional), $7000 OBO. Call Steve (937)710-3668 Pets LAB PUPS, AKC, first shots, dew claws removed, 1 yellow female, 1 yellow male, 2 black females, parents on site, $250, (937)778-8613

Visit www.firsttroy.com Call us first! (937)335-5223 2 BEDROOM, half double, 3160 Honeysuckle Drive, 2 full baths, newly remodeled, stove, refrigerator, large double car garage, no pets! $750 monthly, (937)216-0751 DODD RENTALS Tipp-Troy: 2 bedroom AC, appliances $550/$450 plus deposit No pets (937)667-4349 for appt. TROY, LARGE 2 bedroom apartment, water, trash, sewage included. $550 monthly, $550 Deposit, (937)492-1010

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TRENCHER, Case model 360 trencher with backhoe and blade. Only 2900 hours, good original condition. 1994 model, Wisconsin engine. Parts book and owners manual included. (937)489-1725 Autos For Sale 1996 Chevy Blazer, 4WD, V6 vortic, power windows, CD player, looks and runs great, $1500 OBO (937)765-7250

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At the MOAR Realtor Center, 1087 N. Market St. Note: North Market is closed for construction between Foss Way & Staunton Rd, so please use Adams Street for access.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 • 12:30 PM 150 lot dispersal of nice collector coins, highlighted by rare date 1913-S dime; 1877 Trade Dollar; 1852, 1902 & 1905 $2.50 gold coins; Morgan silver dollars; neat old pennies & much more! Catalog listing at www.stichterauctions.com. Viewing begins at 11:00 AM

(I-75 to Exit #73 - East to auction) Furniture: Knockdown wardrobe (nice), marble top dresser, cane rocker and side chairs, oak sideboard, washstand, misc. antique rockers and chairs, Howard Miller grandfather clock, also nice selection of modern furniture including couch, recliner, coffee and end tables, lighted curio, oak kitchen table and chairs, claw-foot china cabinet, stack book case, beds, dressers, and several pieces of handmade pieces, washer and dryer. Collectibles: Hilton player piano, approx. 100 rolls of music, humpback trunks, mantle clocks, pendulum clock (Swing Clock Co.), Warwick vase, chocolate pot, few R.R. lanterns, newer large pieces of Capidimonte, perfume bottles, very old wood-jointed doll, CDV of General Sherman, several pieces of Fenton (Carnival), Princess china (Bridal wreath), misc. hand-painted plates, bowls and other glassware, wicker clothes basket on legs, 3 hickory shaft clubs (MacGregor -Dayton), older set Wilson clubs, hand-carved muledrawn plow (‘92 Jay), very unique and rare 8x10 B/W and color photos and negatives of U.S. warplanes, some in war. (See photos on website). Misc. Collections: Bears, dolls, Sarah’s attic, Cat’s meows, santas, Willi Raye studio, Indian busts, large collection of 60-70’s diecast cars, (Danbury and Franklin Mint - mostly with boxes and certificates), cairn, hand-carved birds, hand-made horse drawn wagons, Lionel train set (6-11971), misc. Marx train cars, and so on. Tools: Sears drill, press and table saw, workbench, Rockwell tablesaw, router and table, misc. wood working tools, 2- in-1 mini welder, misc. tools. Misc: Misc. household and garage items. Concession by Susie’s Big Dipper

Antiques – Furniture – Primitives Country Items – Baby Grand Piano Trucks – Mowers - Equipment East of TROY, OHIO

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40041709 Former property of the late Ken and Pat Miller Miller's Apple Mill• Casstown, Ohio Located east of Casstown at 4474 St Rt 55 East, Casstown, Ohio

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 • 11AM WHEEL HORSE RIDING LAWN MOWER TRACTOR - CHERRY PICKER – SPRAYER – ETC: 1903-1953 Ford Golden Jubilee Model-L tractor; Berthoud pull behind sprayer; sm pull behind sprayer; cherry picker with bucket; mower deck; long bush hog mower; wheel horse riding lawn mower; gas lawn edger; gas weed eater; Craftsman bushwacker; Craftsman 6 gal Shop Vac; Rubber tire wheel barrow; sprayer pulversisation and etc. HOBART EQUIPMENT: 3 door and 1 door Hobart commercial refrigerators; upright Hobart freezer – 1 door; large stainless steel convection oven; Hobart 4 slice toaster; 2 large Hobart scales; Hobart hanging scales; Hobart microwave; Hobart food processor; Hobart freight scales; Hobart back packs; Hobart table top scale old dial; stainless steel tables; 2 Hobart slicers; 2 stainless steel shelves – poofers; small Hobart scales; stainless steel racks; Hobart shelving/baking unit; plus other Hobart items buried in stacks in the barn. FURNITURE: Sellman’s sleeper sofa; entertainment center; VCR; TVs; window air conditioners; computer; large floor fan; wicker patio set including settee, chairs, plant stand; swivel desk chairs; book shelves; bookcases; cherry entertainment center; outdoor patio pcs; milk stools; country cabinet; metal utility cabinet; heart shaped bench/tables; storage cabinet; footstools; standing fan; oscillating fan; 2 – 8’ folding wood tables; 1 – 10’ folding table; bed frames; treadmill; Pursuit exercise bike; full size maple bed; antique pictures; 4 dr metal file cabinet; work benches; door mirror; heaters; printer/scanner; round table; book shelves; computer station; 2 desks; picture frames; baby crib; antique rocker; lamps; folding chairs; Sharp TV and more to be found. HOUSEHOLD:Small appliances; candle holders; kitchen items; silverware; utensils; dishes; pots & pans; green and pink Depression glass; antique vases; goblets; glassware; plates; saucers; cups; mugs; planters; serving dishes; pic plates; Corningware; cake pans; skillets; baking pans; graniteware; roasting pans; measuring cups; linens; bedding; tins; artificial flowers; mix decorations; luggage; sewing items; typewriter; gloves; scarves; Christmas; hangers; books; yardsticks; brooms; kerosene heaters and cans; canning jars; peg board; rose cones; antique cider press; menu board; radios; pottery; briefcase; lights; porcelain top cabinets; Hoover upright sweeper; sweepers; Westinghouse roaster with stand; paper shredder; antique ironing board; bread machine; golf clubs; trash cans; gas can; HP printer; books; DVDs; telephones; ice cream maker; antique chest; paint; rug beaters; bulk food signs; Hoover wind tunnel sweeper and more! MISCELLANEOUS: Kennedy tool chest; antique fishing poles; 2 creepers; tarps; scroll saw; trolling motor; chain saw; apple sorter; jig saw; lawn & garden tools; sm hand tools; sawhorses; wood extension ladder; step ladders; pruners; saws; apple baskets; honey; clip racks; signs; power tools; cast iron Christmas tree stand; seeder; small table saw; Rascal mobile scooter; wheelchairs; walker; rollater; potty chair; lots of boxed crates and boxed unopened; toys; lots of costume jewelry and tons of wood slated apple crates. NOTE: There were many boxed lots of items hard to see when listing. As time goes on and set up is completed we will try and post pictures of these on the internet. Also there may be some guns that the familiy said may be in the sale. TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. $50 bank fees and $19 auctioneers fee will apply on any bad checks. Also if bad checks returned they will be subject to prosecution! Go to auctionzip.com for photos and details!

OWNERS: Former property of Ken and Pat Miller - Miller Apple Mill

Owners: Michael Allen and Debra Macy

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ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Very nice flame mahogany slant top desk; one pc cupboard w/ 6 pierced tin panel top doors; one pc stepback cupboard w/ natural finish; pie safe w/ 12 pierced tin panels; dry sink bucket bench; 4’, 6’, & 7’ wooden benches; variety of scrub top & other tables; 3 night stands; 2 blanket boxes; 3 rope beds, one w/ canopy; rope trundle bed; bed steps; 4 drw chest; oak wash stand w/ towel bar; curved seat & arm fiddle back rocker; early stenciled rocker & others; sgl door wall cabinet; slant front wood box; small cabinet w/ gallery top & ribbed door w/ red paint; ice cream table. PRIMITIVES & COUNTRY ANTIQUES: Very nice oil on canvas portrait of lady; Welch weight clock; yarn winder; spinning wheel; spider leg floor lamp; brown glazed stoneware churn; 2 red ware crocks & others; copper candy pot; crock jug lamp; sconce candle holder; tin candle box; brass oil lamp; baskets; 2 duck decoys; wooden tool caddy; wooden planes; bowl; baskets; slant front counter jar; brown crock pitcher w/ deer; candlestick telephone; framed letter from 1869; Currier & Ives racing lithographs; shore bird figures; pirate toby; gypsy pot flower planter; CI kettle w/ lid & corn stick; 2 laundry stoves; galv sprinkling cans; etc. HOME FURNISHINGS; CHICKERING BABY GRAND PIANO; replica one pc cupboard w/ red paint; pine lamp table; QA cherry lamp table & drop edge coffee table; GWTW lamps; leather chair & ottoman; recliner & other furniture; 2 Longaberger baskets; Radiotrope console radio; Amana refrigerator; Hotpoint washer; PLUS: pr of cement floral urns; cement bird bath w/ cherub; Coleman gas grill; curved bar; bar stools; 7 beer steins; beer signs; lg fish sign w/ lights; common Briarwood pool table; pool table light; Safari Rally A-1 slot machine; motorized wheelchair & more! Lg collection (Over 50) Possible Dreams Clothtique & Rockwell Santas. TRUCKS: Chevrolet 1949 PU Truck w/ replaced engine, std trans, partial primer paint. Offered w/ reserve by family member. Chevrolet 1989 Silverado 2500 w/ replaced engine, auto trans & hitch; GMC 1977, short bed dump truck, w/ 55,212 miles on odometer, actual, unknown, 5 spd trans, running, but not in road worthy condition; Dodge, 1989 Ram Van B250, converted to Ice Cream vendor, 46,152 miles on odometer, raised roof, fair condition. 8’ truck cap. ASPHALT PAVING & SEALING EQUIPMENT: Old paving machine, AS IS; Triple axle equipment trailer w/ 15’ flat bed, plus beaver tail & ramps, Pennell hitch, not in road worthy condition; flat bed, sgl axle trailer w/ sealing tank & engine; small sgl axle trailer w/ tar tank; 4 caged poly tar tanks; walkbehind paint striper; few related tools. BOAT & TRAILER: Crosby 13’ fishing boat, as found, on sgl axle trailer; elec trolling motor; old outboard motor, as is. Small sgl seat wooden hydroplane boat & misc equipment. LAWN TRACTORS: John Deere 1992, GT262, 6 spd w/ 48” deck; Gravely 16-G Professional rear engine model w/ 50” deck; Sabre by JD, 16 HP w/ 46” deck, as found. GARAGE ITEMS: Roller tool cabinet w/ top chest; variety of hand tools; small table saw; chain saw; log splitter, as is; air compressor; bench grinder; shop vac; wheelbarrow; Scot’s spreader; ladders; live trap; shotgun shell re-loader; man’s bike; treadmill; etc. NOTE: This estate auction brings to you a unique variety of items & that rare opportunity to purchase those things direct from the old farm house in the country. Don’t miss out. Photos at www.stichterauctions.com

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Jerry Stichter Broker Associate of Garden Gate Realty (937)335-6758 www.stichterauctions.com

40041714 604 W. Market Street, Troy, Ohio

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At 5710 East Lefevre Road. From Rt 41, 5 miles east of Troy, go north on Hufford Rd, 1 mile & then east on Lefevre to sale site.

JERRY STICHTER

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Spouting Metal Roofing Siding Doors

SATURDAY, MAY 18 • 9:30 AM

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PERSIAN/HIMALAYAN KITTENS, CFA registered brand new litter deposit required. Serious calls only (937)2164515

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LAB, Chocolate lab, 3 years old, great with kids, Free to good home, (937)778-1095

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2007 HONDA Rebel, red in color, 2500 miles, like new, saddle bags and helmet, $2150. Call (937)418-3727.

TROY, 2 bedroom double on cul-de-sac, large garage, central air, w/d hookup, new flooring, bath & appliances, $630 plus deposit, (937)335-1388

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2007 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Classic, black pearl, 22,400 miles, CB/CD/MP3, intercom, spoiler with LED lights, heatshield, highway pegs, $14,500, (937)773-8428.

PIQUA 2 bedroom, includes utilities but propane $750 a month plus deposit, no pets (937)773-0563

JOB WANTED: Looking for farm equipment operator position for spring planting season (prefer RED equipment.) (937)503-0504. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Boat Parts /Supplies BOAT, 17' Bayliner, seats 6, AM/FM radio, 90HP Mercury outboard motor, trailer, $3000 OBO, (937)570-1489 Motorcycles

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A multi-county alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services board seeks two fulltime professionals to join its efforts in providing community outreach, training, education and communication within Miami, Darke and Shelby Counties.

TROY, 2 Bedroom Townhomes 1.5 bath, 1 car garage, $725

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Motorcycles

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Trucks / SUVs / Vans

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Miscellaneous 10'x10' Patio Gazebo has new cover still in box, $100 (937)552-7786 4 Dolls, $10 each, (937)5068379. BEDROOM SET, 5 piece Danish Modern, dresser, mirror, chest, brass headboard plus bed frame, excellent condition, $225. (937)498-9822 BOOKS, Boys and Girls books, Dave Dawson, Tom Swift Jr., Dana Girls, Vicki Barr, Connie Blair, Rick Brant, and others, English mystery Series, Blue Mask (AKA the Baron) by Anthony Norton (AKA John Creasy) Hardcovers 1930's1950's, Paper Backs 1960's, (937)492-0606 DOLLS, 4 original 1985 Cabbage Patch Dolls, still in box! A box of Story Book dolls and an old fashioned doll carriage. Call for details (937)773-9617.

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DC SEAMLESS 40038561 Gutter & Service 1002 N. Main St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 Call today for FREE estimate Fully Insured Repairs • Cleaning • Gutter Guard

OFFICE SET, 7 piece Ashley Furniture office set, cherry finish, includes built in bookcase and filing cabinet, $400, (937)638-5524

We haul it all! Appliances, Brush, Rental Clean-outs, Furniture & Tires

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Texturing • Kitchens • Baths • Decks • Doors • Room Additions

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TOTAL HOME REMODELING Call Jim at 937-694-2454

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

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(Great opportunity for the right person) KTH Parts Industries, Inc., a quality oriented manufacturer of stamped and welded auto parts, located in St. Paris, Ohio, has an immediate opening for an individual in our Facilities Equipment Support Group (ESG-FAC). KTH is a state-of-the-art robotic facility. The successful candidate will have the following:

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•Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent; •A working knowledge of motor controls, and relay logic, PLC’s a plus; •Experience and knowledge with HV switchgear and power distribution; •Competent in installing electrical conduit and wiring; •Knowledgeable in single and three phase circuits; •Good knowledge with both HVAC and building systems; •Other systems (Phone, BAS, CCTV) is a plus; •Good working knowledge of computers and applications; •Good analytical and troubleshooting abilities; •Good written and verbal communication skills; and •This is a first shift position. Will need to support the off shifts when needed.

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KTH Parts offers a very attractive benefit package, competitive wage, and a team oriented manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates should send a resume to:

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A global leader in manufacturing has job openings on 1st and 2nd shift available at its Troy, Ohio facility. Applicant must have at least 5 years of injection mold-making experience. This includes finishing cavity inserts, polishing gates, installing and maintaining vents, and understanding the fit and function of injection molds and their operation. Must also have the ability to repair and reverse engineer a damaged mold.

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Ford Tractor – Mowers - Tools Antiques – Toys - Appliances PUBLIC 40047647 Home Furnishings AUCTION Northwest of COVINGTON, OH At 9733 W. State Rt 185, near the Stillwater Prairie Reserve, approximately 1.75 miles west of Rt 48.

Please contact us at 877-844-8385 with questions.

MONDAY, MAY 20 • 3:00 PM

Matthew Lyons

TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT: Ford tractor, purported to be Model 601, looks good, but 3 point lift as is; good, Keen Kutter 6’ finish mower; Ford 3 pt scraper blade; 3 pt platform w/ removable box sides; 5’ pulltype rotary mower w/ sgl rear axle; Tractor Supply 2009, sgl axle 5’ x 8’ mesh bed trailer w/ ramp, like new. Older wooden utility trailer. LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT: Ranch King Pro 19 HP, 46” cut, 14 speed lawn tractor; White LT-11 lawn tractor; Mojack riding mower lift; Huskee metal yard trailer, like new; Craftsman lawn sweeper; 4’ roller; Airens roto-tiller; Stihl MS 180C chain saw; small McCulloch & Homelite chain saws; Stihl BG55 gas blower; several string trimmers; 8 walk behind lawn mowers; engines; parts; battery charger; etc. POWER TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS: B&D DeWalt radial arm saw & cabinet; Craftsman 10” table saw & 10” compound miter saw; small Homecraft table saw; 8” dbl bench grinder; Craftsman 2 HP, 15 gal port air compressor & 2 others; air tank; Reddy 150,000 BTU blower heater; propane stand heater; kerosene heaters; older bench top drill press; small Sears jointer; common wood lathe; shop vacs; impact wrench; nice small electric power tools; many hand tools; brace & bits; drill bits; tool boxes; 2 spoke shaves; brass rimmed square; bench vises; pipe vise, cutter & bender; Kennedy roller base tool cabinet; metal machinist’s chest & base unit; floor & bottle jacks; HD steel ramps; Werner 8’ fiberglass step ladder & 16’ & 26’ alum ext ladders; lawn & garden tools; ext limb trimmer; log chains; all types of shop supplies; hardware; electrical; stand light; kettle grill; Zebco rods & reels. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, ETC: Hanging scale; Braun’s & Fischer’s lard cans; crocks & jugs; granite ware; galv sprinkling can; small stack of roof slate; CI brackets & grates; implement seat; 2 box mtd corn shellers; iron pulley; feed scoop; brass & glass oil lamps; Mi Co Dairy pt bottle; cast iron skillets; Wagner anniversary CI set; bread board; 16 common beer steins; Pyrex colored bowls; striped crock bowl; box of sea shells; etc. TOYS: Wyandotte stamped steel wrecker, dump truck & side dump semi; Buddy L auto semi; Structo horse transport; Nylint U-Haul van; Jewel delivery van; small 1970’s Tonka trucks & others; Allis Chalmers C tractor as is; Pinewood Derby cars; Lincoln Logs; Aurora bowling game; Little Golden books; box of small dolls; sled; etc. SPECIAL ITEMS: NCR 9 drw, floor model cash register base; 7 other NCR bases w/ 4,6, 8 & 10 drawers. Most have nuts, bolts screws & supplies & may be sold w/ contents. HOME FURNISHINGS: Living room, dining room & ktichten furniture; rnd lamp table; display cabinet; 2 hall trees; brown recliner; sgl bed; traditional dresser w/ mirror & ch of drws; 2 cedar chests; 5 drw chest; Sentry 16”x16” safe; 2 refrigerators; small Frigidaire chest type freezer; older 40” elec range; Maytag washer & dryer; small elec appliances; elec roaster; commercial can opener; kitchen items & household goods; Wheat china; Singer treadle sewing machine; 2 drw lift top sewing cabinet; wooden high chair; child’s rocker; 3 metal lawn chairs; mesh patio table; many new light bulbs; 2 French doors; etc. Auctioneer’s Note: The DeMoss family has been at this location from many years. Mr. DeMoss worked on mowers & equipment so the shop is full. Approximate Auction Times: 3:00 PM Antiques, Toys & HH Goods; 4:00 PM Tools & Garage Items; 5:00 PM Tractor, Mowers, Trailer & More tools; After 5:30 Home Furnishings & Appliances. Photos at www.stichterauctions.com

Piqua High School

2012 We are proud of you! Your Family

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Property of James I. DeMoss

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Mobile Veterinary Service Treating Dogs, Cats & Exotics

J.T.’s Painting & Drywall 40037842

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40037656

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MOREL MUSHROOMS, Pre order, $35 a pound, fresh midwest yellow and grays (937)524-9698 leave message if no answer

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Gutter Repair & Cleaning

JUKEBOXES, slightly used, newer ones just have CDs, some have CDs and 45s in them, some have just 45s (937)606-0248

Small rabbit cage $25, and Lane cedar chest $175 (937)418-8195

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Call 937-236-5392

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FREE FIREWOOD, dry pine (937)416-8624

PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

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Firewood

Since 1977 FREE ESTIMATES on Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Windows, Patio Covers, Doors Insured & Bonded

40038561

CENTRAL AIR UNIT, installed but never used, $500. 30lb can of freon, almost full, $100. Call (937)368-2290.

M&S 40037636 Contracting

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Air Conditioners

COOPER’S 40044472 BLACKTOP

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2003 DODGE RAM 1500 6Cyl, 2wd, automatic, power steering, air, cruise, 71,600 miles, excellent condition, asking $6500. (937)726-7109 (937)492-5785

Building & Remodeling

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RVs / Campers 2005 Cardinal, 5th wheel with 2 slides, excellent condition, well taken care of, asking $14,500 (937)698-6289

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