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Milton-Union’s bruising running back Tyler Brown plans on taking full advantage of his senior season

Sentencing in shooting case set for Sept. 20

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Turkey seeks Syria safe zone

Residents survey flood damage in Lafitte, La., on Thursday, a day after Hurricane Isaac hit the area near New Orleans.

Turkey appealed to a reluctant UN Security Council Thursday for a safe haven for thousands of Syrians facing a “humanitarian disaster” as Britain and France said they would rule out no options including a no-fly zone to aid residents fleeing an escalating civil war. But Turkish leaders held out little hope for the endorsement of a deeply divided council that has been paralyzed on taking action to stop the 18-month uprising that has killed more than 20,000 people.

Rescues in low-lying areas surge after Isaac weakens

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CROWN POINT, La. (AP) — Isaac, downgraded to a depression Thursday, staggered toward north Louisiana, its weakening winds still potent enough to drive storm surge into portions of the coast and the River Parishes between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. As the water pushed its way into the nooks and crannies of several low-lying areas, military trucks and boats were deployed Thursday to help rescue families stranded in lower Jefferson Parish by floodwaters expected to reach upward of nine feet. Large trucks from the sheriff’s office rolled slowly up a flooded highway periodically to deposit evacuees rescued from flooded homes in the nearby Town of Lafitte. Karen Weaver clutched one of her family’s three small dogs as deputies helped her down from the bed of one truck. “They came in a little airboat,” Weaver said when asked how she was rescued. She said her house flooded Wednesday afternoon and she took refuge with her husband, 10-year-old grandson, and brotherin-law until authorities came to get her at the behest of her daughter, who lives in Chalmette. Lafitte and other areas close to the coast began flooding as Isaac

Electronics company moves to Troy Electronics company Tagnetics, Inc. is now working out of Troy in the former Monsanto Research facility, after moving from Beavercreek in early August. Located at 635 Olympic Drive, Tagnetics’s new 28,000 square-foot complex is home to the company’s headquarters, where all research, development and assembly will take place. The complex also boasts an additional 10,000 square feet for expansion.

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Tropical storm downgraded to a depression

Today Hot, humid High: 90° Low: 63°

moved north and southerly winds pushed waters up bayous and waterways into low-lying areas. St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister said emergency responders had completed 350 rescues throughout the parish, using boats and high-

• See ISAAC on Page A2 • See TUBBS on Page A2

Wymyslo offers glimpse of health care revolution BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com

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A man walks through floodwater and heavy rain in Lafitte, La., on Thursday, a day after Hurricane Isaac hit the area outside New Orleans.

water vehicles, after Bayou Bonfouca and Bayou Patassat overflowed Wednesday swamping parts of the City of Slidell. Jefferson Parish Council President Chris Roberts estimated 100 people had been rescued from parts of Jefferson as of Thursday afternoon. He wasn’t sure how many others were left but said, “We’re going to continue to be here during the entire event.” Water covered three of the four roads that meet at the intersections of Lafitte and Barataria Boulevards, where a command post was set up. Standing near the array of police cars and rescue trucks were Paul and Tory Whipple, who was carrying a small, white bird swaddled in a dish towel. Paul Whipple said he found the bird, which he believed to be a small crane, with a broken leg near his house in the woods near Lafitte. Col. John Fortunato, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office, said parts of Lafitte are only accessible by boat. “We had to bring a lot of assets to get everything in position down here in preparation for the day, but as it stands at this point, the water is generally not this close up to the roadway,” Fortunato said. Lafitte, Barataria and Crown Point are more prone to flooding because they are outside the hurricane protection levee, but flooding is still worse than he’s ever seen it, he said. “It seems to have gotten to its high mark,” Roberts said of the

It took a jury two hours Thursday to return four guilty verdicts against a Fort Wayne man accused of shooting a Piqua man four times during a drug robbery in December at Fountain Park. The suspect, Aaron D. Tubbs, appeared to have no reaction when Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher Gee read the verdict forms aloud at the conclusion of the three-day trial. The jury returned guilty verdicts against Tubbs for attempted murd e r , aggravated robbery, having a weapon w h i l e under dis- TUBBS ability and trafficking in drugs. The jury returned a not guilty verdict for his initial charge of attempted aggravated murder and instead returned a guilty verdict for the lesser included offense of attempted murder. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tony Kendell said he was pleased with the verdict, but stated he will reserve comment until Tubbs’ sentencing hearing, which will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. Tubbs, 28, faces the maximum penalty of 29 years in prison. Prior to the start of his trial he twice rejected a plea agreement with prosecutors, who would have agreed to recommend a seven-year prison sentence. Defense attorney William Kluge was disappointed with the verdict.

Times are a changing, especially in the name of healthcare. Ohio Health Department director Dr. Theodore Wymyslo Saturday Chance of rain M.D. told the Miami County High: 83° Public Health Board Thursday Low: 68° of the revolution going on around the state to mainComplete weather stream health and wellness for information on Page A9. the people, families and the communities. Home Delivery: Dr. Wymyslo, who first prac335-5634 ticed medicine in Troy and Classified Advertising: lived in the Tipp City area, (877) 844-8385 focused his presentation Thursday on the new initiative called Patient-Centered Medical Home and how each 6 74825 22406 6 specialist will be on board to

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and costly medical interventions). Our focus is looking upstream. We need to demonstrate the value of not getting ill because a healthy workforce is a productive workforce.” Dr. Wymyslo said he has worked hard to secure grants — to the tune of $40 million — to fund the push toward healthcare reform at the state level … well before the American Affordable Health Care Act ever was passed at the federal level. “Every one voted in support of this model — 100 percent — they support this model because it works and it makes doctors rethink how they’ve been practicing now,” Dr. Wymyslo said, noting the

help the patient get the best quality care possible and the information centralized with a primary care physician. Dr. Wymyslo said 10 major health insurance company are finally on board with the new form of healthcare, which boosts patient wellness and leads to higher productivity in the workplace. He said businesses now see the benefits of a healthier employee and are pushing health insurance companions to support their efforts with business-central wellness programs. “Ohio is one of the leaders of this model,” he said. “It costs less and get better outcomes (less emergency room visits • See WYMYSLO on Page A2

MODEL OF CARE The Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care is one that facilitates partnerships between individual patients and their personal physicians and, when appropriate, the patient’s family. Care is managed using modern tools such as registries, information technology, health information exchange and other means to assure that patients get the appropriate care when and where they need and want it in a culturally appropriate manner. ODH’s first major step in moving toward this model is the recent establishment of the Ohio Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (OPCPCC). The OPCPCC is a

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BUSINESS ROUNDUP • The Troy Elevator The grain prices listed below are the closing prices of Thursday. Corn Month Bid Change Aug 8.2150 + 0.0125 N/C 12 7.9350 - 0.0500 J/F/M 13 7.9400 - 0.0425 Soybeans Month Bid Change Aug 17.1850 + 0.1050 N/C 12 17.1850 + 0.1050 J/F/M 13 17.2750 + 0.1500 Wheat Month Bid Change Aug 8.7850 - 0.0200 N/C 13 8.1800 - 0.0175 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

• Stocks of local interest Values reflect closing prices from Thursday. Symbol Price Change 8.44 -0.10 AA CAG 24.99 -0.25 CSCO 18.90 -0.30 EMR 50.74 -0.80 F 9.31 -0.01 15.08 -0.04 FITB FLS 125.99 -1.75 GM 21.11 -0.19 ITW 58.92 -0.36 JCP 25.99 -0.24 KMB 83.48 -0.01 KO 37.14 -0.32 KR 22.20 +0.05 32.45 -0.23 LLTC MCD 88.70 -0.25 11.79 -0.40 MSFG PEP 72.18 -0.60 PMI 0.31 0.00 SYX 11.61 -0.10 TUP 52.68 -0.62 USB 33.29 -0.21 VZ 42.77 -0.32 WEN 4.31 -0.04 72.25 -0.52 WMT

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Electronics company moves to Troy location BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com

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Electronics company Tagnetics, Inc. is now working out of Troy in the former Monsanto Research facility, after moving from Beavercreek in early August. Located at 635 Olympic Drive, Tagnetics’s new 28,000 squarefoot complex is home to the com-

pany’s headquarters, where all research, development and assembly will take place. The complex also boasts an additional 10,000 square feet for expansion. Founded in 2003, the company produces electronic shelf label (ESL) systems for the retail industry, providing a quicker,

more efficient way to handle merchandise. Ten employees currently work at the location, though the company plans to add 10 more in the coming years. “Troy is the perfect location for this company whose employees came out of the Hobart Corporation,” said Tagnetics President Ron Early in a press release.

The technology for Tagnetics’ price display product was invented by Kenneth Kayser. Development of the product was later transferred to Hobart Corporation, which revamped the technology for greater commercial use. The transaction of the Troy property was brokered by Tim Echemann of Industrial Property Brokers.

Wymyslo • CONTINUED FROM A1 entire Ohio General Assembly voted in favor of the Patient-Centered Medical Home initiative. Dr. Wymyslo also offered numerous suggestions to the Miami County Health District on how to be a bigger part of the healthcare conversation, by hosting meetings and collaborating with schools, hospitals, and medical professionals in the broader scope of the community’s health and well-being. “Be at the table with them — see how they are working individually,” he said. Despite decreasing funding sources, Miami County Health District Commissioner Chris Cook asked how on a minimal budget was the health department going to accomplish more lofty goals. Dr. Wymyslo said health departments — all 175 in the state — need to see what each one is doing well and share their feedback with one another. “You are the boots on the ground, facilitate good things that happen in health,” he said. Dr. Wymyslo suggested looking around the room at the resources — the people — and starting from there to kick-off a broader scope of service with or without funding. Dr. Wymyslo said much

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You know who your people are, you have limited funds and you don’t know where you are going — ask people to help more and look local, not state or federal. — Dr. Theodore Wymyslo M.D.

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of the health care reform initiatives out there is like the Lewis and Clark Expedition. “You know who your people are, you have limited funds and you don’t know where you are going — ask people to help more and look local, not state or federal,” Dr. Wymyslo said, noting that Miami County has a wealth of resources in its community as well as active leaders in the medical field. Dr. Wymyslo also said he hopes to move the health of Ohio forward by keeping physicals and nurses and the like in the areas they are practicing and in Ohio itself.

Chris McGee, left, Aaron Carter and Tim Maust place absorption material on diesel fuel along the shore of Biloxi Back Bay in Biloxi, Miss., on Thursday, after the fuel spilled during Isaac.

Isaac • CONTINUED FROM A1

Lacrosse said. Water also rose in portions of St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes, where evacuations were ordered as it poured in from Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain. Flooding from Lake Pontchartrain was reported along its north shore in St. Tammany Parish, prompting evacuations in parts of Slidell. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Enforcement Division said its agents had rescued 1,537 people in St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes since Wednesday afternoon. Robert Ricks, forecaster at the National Weather Service in Slidell, said Isaac was proving to be very wet on its east side and very dry in its western sections. Rainfall totals of 10-15 inches would be typical in Isaac’s eastern sections, he said. He said the storm, which had been moving at about the pace of a swift walk, was picking up a little speed as it neared Baton Rouge on a track that would take it through Alexandria and on north Thursday. Statewide about 821,000 customers about 39 percent of the state were without electricity as of Thursday.

water, “so now for us it’s getting pumps ready, positioning them and being able to get equipment down to where it needs to go to begin pumping out the water.” “Another problem we’re having is communication,” Fortunato said. Phone lines are down or tied up and radio communications are sporadic, he said. Terry Percle, who lives in Crown Point, said water started rising in his home around 1 a.m. Thursday and he and his family scrambled through it to get to the high ground of a nearby highway. “I woke • CONTINUED FROM A1 tors get sidetracked during my kids up and said we’re going to have the visit when they needed to get out because we’re starting to take to look at the whole needs in water in the house,” he said. coalition of primary care of the patient instead of While the rest of his family fled to relproviders, insurers, Retailers report best employers, consumer advo- the ailment which brought atives who did not flood, Percle stayed sales growth since March cates, government officials them through the door. behind to check on neighbors, some of “It’s getting better,” NEW YORK (AP) — This whom escaped the flooding in canoes and and public health profesBurkhardt said. summer, Americans were walkwaders. sionals who are joining Burkhardt said the cost of ing contradictions: They opened “We’ve never flooded this bad,” he said. forces to create a more implementing the pilot their wallets despite escalating Another area resident, Robert effective and efficient fears about the slow economic Lacrosse, said he had about two feet of model of healthcare deliv- program was hefty but believes as a whole that recovery and surging gas water in his home. He said the extent of ery in Ohio. the new health care revoprices. damage from the then-Category 1 hurriMiami County Health A group of 18 retailers rangcane surprised him. District’s medical director lution will work in the benefit of all involved in ing from discounter Target to “When I got up in the morning to take Dr. Jim Burkhardt D.O.’s the end. department-store chain Macy's a ride I seen trees down all over,” practice, Upper Valley The Ohio Patientreported on Thursday that Family Care, is one of the August sales rose 6 percent — 75 practices in the state of Centered Primary Care the industry's best performance Ohio which is piloting the Collaborative (OPCPCC) is a coalition of primary care since March — according to four-year OPCPCC pro“I’m so satisfied,” an • CONTINUED FROM A1 providers, insurers, trade group International gram. emotional Elliott said as Council of Shopping Centers. At “A year ago we because employers, consumer advo“My feeling is that there she walked out of the courtcates, government officials the same time, the government looking at the patient’s will be an appeal in this room. “It’s means a lot released numbers showing that needs and what they need- and public health profesmatter,” he said. because we went through a sionals. They are joining Americans spent in July at the ed beyond just the initial When the verdicts were lot.” together to create a more fastest clip in five months. visit,” Dr. Burkhardt said. returned the mother of the She added: “Michael — Staff and wire reports Burkhardt said often doc- effective and efficient model of healthcare deliv- victim, Christina Elliott, would be happy, too.” Her son was not present ery in Ohio. That model of wiped away tears that were streaming down her face as when the verdict was read, care is the Patientshe held the hands of other but testified Wednesday Centered Medical Home family members. that he played dead when (PCMH). America’s Premier Antique Center Tubbs shot him four times at close range while he was Exit 62 @ I-70 & US-40 parked in the 1300 block of Springfield, Ohio Forest Avenue on the night of Dec. 5, 2011, during a drug deal gone bad. “The last time he tried shooting me in the face and I threw my arms up,” testified Butts, who identified Tubbs as the shooter in court. “I pretended to be dead so he would stop SEPTEMBER ANTIQUE shooting me.” EXTRAVAGANZA Butts sustained four, Monday-Saturday 10-9, Sunday 12-6 937-773-0950 close range gunshot

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wounds to the chin, the right chest, the right abdomen and the right arm and spent more than a week in the hospital before making a full recovery. During closing arguments earlier in the morning Kendell told the jury all of the evidence substantiated the testimony of Butts that Tubbs met the victim at Fountain Park on the night in question to receive a $1,600 payment for a pound and a half of marijuana and then shot the victim several times before fleeing in a green Ford Taurus. “One of the most upsetting things in this case is that we have an out-oftowner coming here and committing these crimes where we live, where our children and grandchildren play,” Kendell during closing arguments. “This happened at a city park for goodness sakes. This is the time to put a dent in that. Justice is in your capable hands.”

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• STREETS ALIVE: Downtown Troy will come alive from 5 -9 p.m. with stores open late and sidewalk entertainment spanning eight blocks. Visitors will hear live music at several street locations and see art in progress as painters, potters and others transform the sidewalks into outdoor studios. Local shops and restaurants will offer specials and entertainment for the entire family. For more information, visit www.TroyMainStreet.org or call 339-5455. • FRIDAY DINNER: The Covington VFW Post No. 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington, will offer dinner from 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 753-1108. • BLUE MOON CAMPFIRE: The Miami County Park District will have a Good Old Fashioned Campfire from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Come out to the park and spend the evening at an old-fashioned campfire. Listen to legends about the “blue moon” and tell your favorite campfire stories. Learn a little about the night life of the forest as you roast marshmallows and sing along with Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) and guitar player Harold Darding. Participants who play an instrument are invited to bring it along. Meet in the parking lot. Don’t forget your flashlight. Pre-register for the program online at www.miamicountyparks, email to register@miamicountyparks.c om or call (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. For more information, visit www.miamicountyparks.com. • FULL MOON: A full moon walk will be offered from 8:30-10 p.m. at Aullwood, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. An Aullwood naturalist will lead the evening walk in the light of the “blue” moon.

SATURDAYSUNDAY • OKTOBERFEST: German Club Edelweiss, 531 E. Wenger Road, Englewood, will have Oktoberfest from 5-11 p.m. Saturday and 2-8 p.m. The event will include music by die Sorgenbrecher, lots of German foods, yard games and a petting zoo for children.

SATURDAY • PRAYER BREAKFAST: The Troy Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will be offered at 7:30 a.m. at Troy Christian Church of Christ, State Route 55 East, Troy. • FARMERS MARKET: Downtown Troy Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon on South Cherry Street, just off West Main Street. The market will include fresh produce, artisan cheeses, baked goods, eggs, organic milk, maple syrup, flowers, crafts, prepared food and entertainment. For free parking, enter off West Franklin Street. Contact Troy Main Street at 339-5455 for information or visit www.troymainstreet.org. • KARAOKE: American Legion Post No. 586, 377 N. 3rd St., Tipp City, will present karaoke with Papa D from 7 p.m. to close. Free. • SHARE-A-MEAL: Bring your family and friends for food and fellowship to the First United Church of Christ’s ShareA-Meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meal will feature macaroni and beef casserole, green beans, applesauce, cookie and beverage. Share-A-Meal is a program to reach out to the community by providing nourishing meals to anyone wishing to participate while giving an opportunity to socialize with others in the community. Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handi-

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Community Calendar CONTACT US Call Melody Vallieu at 440-5265 to list your free calendar items.You can send your news by e-mail to vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. capped accessible. • BENEFIT SET: A benefit for Rachel Stump will be from 8 a.m. to noon at La Bella Viaggio, 101 W. Franklin St., Troy. Admission is $10, and the event will include push press, bench press max and 1 minute push up test. Participants can just have fun. • CREATURE FEATURE: The barred owl will be the focus of the Creature Feature from 2-3 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. Come and meet the barred owl and learn all about where they live, what they and how the spend their days. • FARM WALK: A “Help, It’s Dinner Time,” farm walk will be at 2:30 p.m. at Aullwood Farm. Meet the farm’s animals and learn to do chores on the farm. • QUILT EXHIBIT: An Amish Quilt Exhibit will be on display at Aullwood, 9101 Aullwood Road, Dayton. The exhibit features more than 100 quilts and wall hangings reflecting the finest examples of Amish workmanship, and also will include Amishmade furniture.

The Silver Spoon will be the speaker. For more information, contact Kim Riber, vice president, at 339-8935. • SUPPORT GROUP: The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at Conference Room D on the lower level of the Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Programs provide information and support to ostomates and their families, and are beneficial to health care professionals as well as caregivers. For more information, call (937) 440-4706. • SUPPORT GROUP: The Ostomy Support Group’s meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month except January and July. Programs provide information and support to ostomates and their families, and are beneficial to health care professionals as well as caregivers. For more information, call (937) 4404706.

THURSDAY • SENIOR LUNCHEON: The A.B. Graham Memorial Center, 8025 E. U.S. Route 36, Conover, will host its monthly senior luncheon at 10:30 a.m. at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, Troy. Lunch will follow at Ks. Participants are asked to call to confirm they are riding with the others from the center or meet at the museum. For more information, call (937) 3683700. • DISCOVERY WALK: A morning discovery walk for adults will be from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will lead walkers as they experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place. Bring binoculars.

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SUNDAY • BREAKFAST SET: Breakfast will be offered from 8-11 a.m. at the Tipp City American Legion Post No. 586, 377 N. 3rd St., Tipp City. Meals will be $6. Items available will include bacon, eggs to order, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, toast, pancakes, waffles, hash browns, juices, cinnamon rolls and fruit. • WAGON RIDES: Draft horse pulled wagon rides will be offered from 1-2:30 p.m. at Aullwood Farm. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes and is $1, after admission fees. • PRAIRIE WALK: A tallgrass prairie walk will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Aullwood. Learn about prairie plants and animals and the importance of the tallgrass ecosystem.

MONDAY • OUTDOOR CONCERT: A Labor Day outdoor concert with the Troy Civic Band will include music from the Wild West at 7 p.m. in downtown Troy on Prouty Plaza. Participants to the free concert can wear bandanas, boots and cowboy attire for some real boots ‘n’ saddles fun. Bring lawn chairs. For more information, call 335-1178.

• CHICKEN FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece chicken dinner with french fries and macaroni salad for $7 from 6-8 p.m. Chicken livers also will be available.

SEPT. 7-8 • GARAGE SALE: A garage sale, to benefit Corinns Way, will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 8064 E. State Route 41, Troy. Furniture, home decor, antiques, books and more will be for sale.

SEPT. 8 • FARMERS MARKET: Downtown Troy Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon on South Cherry Street, just off West Main Street. The market will include fresh produce, artisan cheeses, baked goods, eggs, organic milk, maple

syrup, flowers, crafts, prepared food and entertainment. For free parking, enter off West Franklin Street. Contact Troy Main Street at 339-5455 for information or visit www.troymainstreet.org. • FALL FEST: Ginghamsburg Church will host its fall fest from 4-9 p.m. on the front lawn of the Tipp City, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, Tipp City. All ages are invited to the free event that will include inflatables, festival rides, food vendors, a live band, hayrides and ponies. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. For more information, call (937) 6671069. • FISH FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No.. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer an all-you-can-eat fish fry and smelt dinner with french fries, baked beans and applesauce for $8 from 5-7 p.m. • HAM AND BEAN DINNER: The annual ham and bean/chili dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fort Rowdy Museum, 101 Spring St. The soup will be served with a choice of coleslaw or applesauce, coffee or iced tea at a cost of $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years or younger. Assorted pies will be offered for an additional cost. Participants should bring chairs, relax and enjoy the entertainment starting at noon with the Rum River Blend quartet, followed by “Joseph” and “The Band.” Antique cars and tractors will be on display. Adams Market will feature fresh fruits and vegetables for sale. The Covington Garden Club also will offer floral displays. Activities for all ages such as beans in a jar, pin the tail on the donkey and homemade rag dolls will be available. Items of interest inside the museum will be offered for sale and tours of the museum will be available. • PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ will resume its monthly pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The cost is $4 for the standard adult breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee, tea or milk. A deluxe breakfast is available for $5 and includes scrambled eggs. Children’s portions also are served. Meals are all the pancakes you can eat and free refills on drinks. Contact the church office at (937) 676-3193 for more information. • GENEALOGY CLASS: Genealogy classes will be offered at the A.B. Graham Memorial Center, 8025 E. U.S. Route 36, Conover. A beginner class will start at 10 a.m. and an advanced class at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10. Call (937) 206-4115 for more information.

Grief series upcoming Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home will offer its fall Understanding Grief Series. The program is made available to all people in the Piqua area who have experienced a death LARGER of a loved one. This series runs six Mondays, beginning Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6-8 p.m. These informal sessions will be held in the reception room of the funeral home, 333 W. High St., Piqua. Light refreshments will be provided. Kelly Larger, coordinator of the funeral homes Follow Through Services will facilitate the sessions. The funeral home has made this program available to the Piqua community for more than 20

PIQUA years. The sessions are designed to inform and educate individuals about grief and all its aspects. Patty Murphy, who attended the spring session, said, “This allowed me to take the time I needed to grieve for my father and to realize that what I was feeling was OK.” Others said they obtained information they found beneficial to help their friends and family, Larger said. “Grief is one of the most basic human emotions and is a natural process for everyone. It is proven that by joining in a group setting with others who have experienced similar bereavements aids in the healing process,” Larger said. “This is a friendly, relaxed environment. Sharing is encouraged, but much can be gained through simply listening.” For more information, contact the funeral home at 773-3161.

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On Sept. 28, there will be a hospitality tent at the Mum Festival car show from 5-8 p.m. and a meet and greet at 8 p.m. at TROY — Friends for Hinders. Riverside will offer its Events start at 3 p.m. 12th annual barbecue Sept. 29 at the Tipp City chicken dinner Sept. 14. Eagles Park. From 6-8 Tickets are $7.50 and need p.m., there will be dinner to be purchased in and class photos, with advance by 5 p.m. Sept. 7. everyone bringing a side Dinners can be picked dish. From 8 p.m. until up from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 midnight live music will p.m. Sept. 14 at Riverside be offered. of Miami County’s gymnaThe cost of $5 a person sium, 1625 Troy-Sidney in advance or $10 per perRoad. son at the gate. Checks Dinners will include should be made payable to one-half barbecue chicken, Lynn Shirk and sent to coleslaw, chips and roll. Rock the ’70s, P.O. Box Meals can be eaten in, 594, Tipp City, OH 45371. picked up or there is free For more information, delivery for large business call Lynn Woodworth orders of 10 or more. Shirk at (937) 475-1502. Call 440-3002 for business delivery orders or to Bluegrass event purchase individual tickets. Cash or checks may be planned made to Friends For PLEASANT HILL — Riverside. The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will be having a blue grass festival featuring TIPP CITY — Joe Mullins and the Radio Tippecanoe alumni are Ramblers and Lost and once again hosting a “Rock Found from Sept. 14-15. the ’70s Reunion” on Mum Friday bands play at 7 Festival weekend. The p.m. and admission is $10 reunion is for the and Saturday bands begin Tippecanoe High classes of at 1 p.m. and admission is 1970-79, but alumni from $20. Breakfast will be other classes are invited to served Saturday and attend. Sunday from 8-11 a.m.

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of comfort during her battle with her illness and following her death. A special thanks to Cancer Care Center in Troy and also ICU staff at Upper Valley Medical Center. We also want to thank the staff at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. A special thanks to Rev.

Almeda Warren, Rev. Ernest Wilson & House of Prayer & Extended Faith Family. Finally thank you to Ms. Ahletta Burns, all our moms infinite friends and neighbors. We will never forget your support.

PERSPECTIVE

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

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The Kansas City (Mo.) Star on the ethanol mandate: The drought and sky-high corn prices are forcing federal officials to at least consider doing something that should have been done a long time ago. Kill the federal ethanol mandate. The law passed by Congress five years ago essentially says the industry will produce a certain amount of ethanol every year and American motorists will buy it. The mandate curries favor with farmers and farm conglomerates that produce corn to be used to make the ethanol. It’s a way to prop up the corn market even while it does far too little to drive down oil consumption or petroleum prices. The dry times of 2012 have killed large portions of the corn crop, spiking prices, even while the mandate calls on ethanol producers to make more of their product. Meanwhile, farmers who have herds of cows to feed are draining their wallets to pay for higher-priced corn. You’d think Republicans who constantly whine about government mandates would be As I chomping at the bit to get rid of this whacky See It incentive. ■ The Troy You would be wrong. Daily News GOP members of Congress — just like welcomes President Barack Obama and too many other columns from Democrats — continue to kowtow to the farm our readers. To vote, as fiscally illogical as that is. submit an “As I Congress did allow one costly tax credit for See It” send the ethanol industry expire late last year. your type-writThat’s progress. ten column to: Obama should use the opportunity to waive ■ “As I See It” the ethanol blending quota for this year. And c/o Troy Daily Congress in 2013 should get rid of it for good. News, 224 S. Loveland (Colo.)Reporter-Herald on Market St., Troy, OH 45373 campaign issues: In 1858, as the question of slavery, the most ■ You can also e-mail us at contentious issue in the history of American editorial@tdnpu politics, was fueling fierce argument in the blishing.com. country’s ruling class, an Illinois lawyer and ■ Please candidate for the U.S. Senate named Abraham include your full Lincoln challenged the incumbent, Stephen name and teleDouglas, to a series of debates. The format phone number. allowed for extraordinarily in-depth discussions of the issues. The first candidate had one hour to address the audience, the opposing candidate then had an hour and a half to speak, and a closing slot of half an hour went back to the first speaker. The substance of the debates and the very quality of the language made them suitable for publication in book form and study by generations of scholars. They’re a paragon of American political discourse. How far we’ve come and how low we’ve stooped. The quality of discourse in the 2012 presidential election is culturally embarrassing and politically hazardous. The camps of President Barack Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney trade lies in a manner that reveals a brazen calculation that truth simply does not matter. An Obama-supporting group has run ads that imply a woman died of cancer because she lost her health insurance after her husband’s factory was closed by Romney’s firm Bain Capital. The ad, as many pointed out, is garbage, but it has run anyway. Romney asserts that Obama wants to remove the work requirement from former President Bill Clinton’s welfare reform act. Partisans on both sides of the aisle agree that pretty much the opposite is true. But Romney has continued to say it anyway. The candidates obviously aren’t interested in concentrating on the issues. It’s up to American voters to do it themselves.

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Community pulls together for all the right reasons Community service, volunteer hours, working with the less fortunate and helping the needy — so often these are merely words which we hear about day in and day out and — like many overused verbs — they sometimes lose their true meaning. Community service is now a requirement for most high school students, and even younger students. Doing something for someone or some place now is required and no longer part of just helping out of the goodness of your heart. Now, we all want to be recognized for these efforts and, thanks to these requirements, a grand gesture by any means, must be made of these efforts to get a glance from the outside. I was quite overwhelmed with the kind words and fund raising efforts for Troy High School grad Rachel Stump, who has been recovering slowly but surely from her injuries sustained while walking across the street the first weekend of college at Ohio State University. T-shirts, car washes, raffles and donations were quickly thrown together here in Troy to show support for one girl who left quite an impression on her community in her time of need. The line to the car wash last

Melanie Yingst Troy Daily News Columnist weekend was wrapped around the parking lot and the sight of a herd of teens washing cars on their sunny Saturday morning and through the afternoon was heart warming. All for a friend, a neighbor, a former classmate or even just to help a friend of a friend. What a great community we have here, right? Kids, thank you for showing that there is still a grassroots effort to think beyond oneself. Until it happens to you, one is often guarded in the sweet denial of our sheltered lives. I am guilty of being too busy with work, raising my son and my own busy social calender to do much in terms of volunteering and community service. Often I turn down opportunities because if I can’t commit to the cause with my

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best effort, I’ve learned to pass. Yet, I was inspired by a simple car wash, so I decided to start my own community service project in my own backyard. Actually, not my back yard it was my grandmother’s yard — in town. Now, you’ve been reading about my amazing grandmother Norma Jean for quite some time. She loves helping her family and friends no matter how big or small the task. She has great friends who take her to and from McDonald’s after church. She has friends that load her car for her when she buys bulk bird seed from the elevator. Every one helps every one in their own little way out here. That’s not community service, that’s just being a good neighbor. So after she came home from a short stint in the hospital, I stopped over on Sunday after church to check on her. She was eyeing her yard. Y’all know how some town people are about the height of their grass, especially when compared to the rest of the neighborhood. Folks, I love mowing grass. Weird, I know, but it’s something that I totally enjoy doing. I often do my best thinking on my Grasshopper. Now mowing the yard in town

is completely different from my country style. And when your grandmother has more relics of love and appreciation and a bird bath to mow around, it takes some skill. Maybe I didn’t have all the lines completely straight, in line with the Equator, but it made my grandmother happy and that was all that mattered. Sometimes you don’t have to host a car wash and raise thousands of dollars for a friend or organization. Sometimes, all you need to do is look in your own backyard, or that of a loved one, and do what needs to be done to bring a smile to one’s face for a day. If it’s as simple as driving to McDonalds with a car load of friends or helping load a bag of bird seed, if that’s what you can do — do it! So to all those kids out there last Saturday afternoon, thank you for inspiring me to be a better neighbor to the ones that mean the most to me. It’s not community service, it’s simply being neighborly. And you proved that these last few weeks. Good job to you all.

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Lola Dean Stevens brother, Kenneth (Pauline) TROY — Lola Dean Stevens, 90, of Troy, Ohio, Stevens of Tipp City; sispassed away in her home ter-in-law, Esther Stevens of St. Paris; and 22 nieces at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, and nephews. Nephews Aug. 29, 2012. Lowell (Julia) Stevens of She was born Jan. 21, Urbana and Brian (Julie) 1922, a daughter of Stevens of Powell were Forrest D. and Lina May her caretakers. (Gearhart) Stevens. She was preceded in She graduated from death by her parents; sisChristiansburg-Jackson ters Ruth (Orville) Smith High School where she played on the girls basket- and Norma (Russell) ball team. She had attend- Jenkins; brothers, Waldo (Freida) Stevens, Russell ed Moore’s Business (Marie) Stevens, Don College. (Sue) Stevens and Ed After working for more than 30 years, Lola Dean Stevens. The family will receive retired from Hobart friends from noon until 2 Manufacturing in Troy, p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, where she was the first 2012, in the Walter & AP woman to be named a Smith Funeral Home, 642 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney acknowledges delegates before speaking at the Republican department head. She S. Main St., Urbana, with enjoyed spending time National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday. the funeral being held at with her family and 2 p.m. The Rev. Greg friends, watching the Cincinnati Reds and being Dungan, a great nephew honored at her 90th birth- of Lola Dean, will officiate. Burial will follow in Honey day party. Creek Cemetery, She was a member of the Troy United Methodist Christiansburg. Condolences may be Church and the sent to the family at Christiansburg O.E.S. www.walterfunerals.com. to the planned whole-family entrance She is survived by one TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Republican To the after Romney’s big speech was aimed Mitt Romney has a message for the at introducing the sometimes stiff and FUNERAL DIRECTORY millions of Americans who voted for majority of distant politician as a businessman, Democratic President Barack Obama: Americans who Olympic savior and deeply religious It’s OK to be disappointed. family man. His pitch to his party, as • Sylvan C. ‘Sib’ Pence The biggest moment of his political now believe that the well as to the many undecided voters URBANA — Sylvan C. “Sib” Pence, 87, of Urbana career at hand, Romney looked to future will not be who are disappointed in the country’s and formerly of St. Paris, passed away at 8 p.m. appeal to the feelings of anxiety that direction, will be that he’s the candi- Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in the Mercy McAuley are rippling through the electorate as better than the date better able to shoulder the coun- Center, Urbana. the nation faces stubbornly high past, I can guarantee Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in try’s economic burdens. unemployment and fears about its you this: If Barack The testimonials were deeply per- the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, 216 S. Springfield future place in the world. St., St. Paris, with the Rev. Dr. James VanZile presidsonal. “Hope and change had a powerful Obama is re-elected, One couple, Ted and Pat ing. appeal. But tonight I’d ask a simple you will be right. Oparowsky, told the crowd about Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, St. Paris, is handling question: If you felt that excitement their 14-year-old son David, dying of arrangements. when you voted for Barack Obama, — Mitt cancer, who Romney would visit in shouldn’t you feel that way now that Romney the hospital. He bought the boy fire- OBITUARY POLICY he’s President Obama?” Romney said works, helped him write a will, and, as he formally accepted the at David’s request, delivered the euloRepublican presidential nomination detailed obituary information In respect for friends and Thursday night. “You know there’s tone laced with deeply personal gy at his funeral. Another woman, published in the Troy Daily something wrong with the kind of job themes. He drew from Mormon faith Pam Finlayson, talked about her family, the Troy Daily News he’s done as president when the best and the influence of his mother and daughter, born three months prema- prints a funeral directory free News, should contact their feeling you had was the day you voted father both dead for more than a ture and Romney, her church pastor of charge. Families who would local funeral home for pricing details. for him.” decade when he faced the Republican at the time, would come to the hospi- like photographs and more In 2008, Obama swept to victory National Convention and a prime- tal and pray for the little girl. “Like a lot of families in a new DEATHS OF NATIONAL INTEREST with a message of hope and change time audience. and as the first black person to earn “My mom and dad gave their kids place with no family, we found kinthe nomination of a major party, his the greatest gift of all the gift of ship with a wide circle of friends served five terms in the candidacy was historic. He won in unconditional love. They cared deeply through our church,” Romney, who • Steve Franken states like Virginia, Indiana and about who we would be, and much met both families through his church, LOS ANGELES (AP) — state House and six terms in the Senate North Carolina, turning out African less about what we would do,” will say. “We prayed together, our kids The wife of Steve Americans and excited young people Romney will say, according to pre- played together and we always stood Franken says the veteran before retiring in 1994 and ranks among the in record numbers. pared remarks released by the cam- ready to help each other out in differ- film and television actor state’s longest-serving has died. ent ways.” To win, Romney needs to convince paign. female legislators with 22 That speech is the centerpiece of Jean Franken says her some of those voters that “hope and George Romney, a Michigan goveryears in the General change” didn’t really work out and nor, ran for the Republican presiden- the evening, and touches on themes husband, who starred in that he is the man to fix the problem. tial nomination in 1968 when that are both personal and political. the 1960s TV series “The Assembly. Her family said the “To the majority of Americans who Romney was a young man. His moth- He’ll tell stories, aides say, that Many Loves of Dobie now believe that the future will not be er, Lenore, ran unsuccessfully for the haven’t been part of his campaign Gillis” and as the drunken Democrat was instrumental in keeping the Cape trail pitch. He discussed his Mormon waiter in the film “The better than the past, I can guarantee U.S. Senate in Michigan in 1970. Fear River watershed you this: If Barack Obama is re-elect“My mom and dad were true part- faith, particularly his time helping Party,” died Aug. 24 after protected. Former Gov. ed, you will be right,” Romney said. ners, a life lesson that shaped me by struggling families when he served as battling cancer. Jim Hunt said Tally proThe 80-year-old Aides said the speech was the most everyday example. When my mom a church leader in Boston. vided great leadership on To prepare for the big night, appeared in dozens of important of Romney’s political career ran for the Senate, my dad was there and will forever change his family’s for her every step of the way,” Romney Romney spent months making metic- roles, ranging from guest education and early childulous notes about his experiences appearances in TV series hood development. legacy. In winning his party’s presi- said. Tally “was one of the dential nomination, the former The remarks were delivered a campaigning. He read numerous pre- “Bewitched” and most caring and visionary Massachusetts governor has succeed- stage that puts him a little bit closer vious convention speeches and talked “Seinfeld” to film roles in people to ever serve in ed where his father failed a genera- to the crowd inside the convention to a number of close friends and con- “Nurse Betty” and 2009’s tion ago. But facing a two-month hall. His campaign hopes the evening fidants about how to approach his “Angels and Demons.” He the General Assembly,” Hunt said. was also a stage actor. sprint to an Election Day matchup ends with Americans feeling a little address. North Carolina He and his wife, Ann, spent part of A public memorial is against President Barack Obama, bit closer to the Republican presidenlast weekend rehearsing their scheduled for Sept. 22 at Secretary of State Elaine Romney is now trying to broaden his tial candidate, too. Marshall, the first woman appeal and connect with women and On this night, they told Romney’s speeches in an auditorium at Theatre West in Los elected to statewide Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, Angeles. with middle-of-the road voters who story office, said Tally helped will ultimately decide his fate. The entire evening from the physi- N.H., near the family’s lakeside sum- Jean Franken says her her when she joined the husband never stopped To do so, he struck an often soft cal staging to the speakers’ program mer home. working and loved acting. Senate in the early 1990s. Born in Queens in May “She was a mentor for 1932, Franken remained me,” Marshall told The in LA throughout his Fayetteville Observer NEW YORK (AP) — condolences on his death of six children. He ran with ing his lips, and a vitamin career. He is survived by Chris Lighty, a hip-hop just hours after the body a group called The supplement deal for 50 his wife and three daugh- (http://bit.ly/OxVd4r ). “And she opened doors ters. mogul who helped the likes was found at about 11:30 Violators, the inspiration Cent. for lots of women in lots of Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50 a.m. “As music sales go down for the name of his manof ways.” Cent and Mariah Carey “R.I.P. Chris Lighty,” agement company, accord- because kids are stealing it • Lura Tally Back in Cumberland attain not only hit records, Fat Joe posted on his ing to the company web- off the Internet and trad- FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — County, Tally was known but also lucrative careers account. “The man that site. He was a player in the ing it and iPod sales con- Former North Carolina outside music, was found saved my life!” Diddy hip-hop game since he was tinue to rise, you can’t rely state lawmaker Lura Tally, for philanthropy and a long tenure on the dead in his New York City wrote: “In shock.” Rihanna a kid DJ. He rose through on just the income that you who was known for her Fayetteville Technical apartment posted: “Rest the ranks at Rush would make off of being an work on behalf of educaCommunity College tion, the environment and Thursday in an peacefully Chris Management mogul artist,” he said at the time. trustee board. apparent suiLighty, my Russell Simmons’ first Survivors include his human rights, died A leadership developcide. He was 44. prayers go out to company before eventually two children. He and his Tuesday at the age of 90, ment center was estabHe was family and loved founding Violator wife, Veronica, had been in her family said. lished in her name at found at his ones! Dear God Management in the late the process of divorcing. Tally died at a what is now Methodist Fayetteville nursing home home in the please have 1990s. The case was still listed as University. Bronx with a mercy.” And electronic after years of declining “Today, we lost a hip- active, but In addition to her son, gunshot to the Mary J. Blige hop hero and one of its records show an agree- health, her son, Bob Tally, Tally is survived by her said Wednesday. head and was wrote: “U never greatest architects,” ment to end it was filed in A memorial service was brother and five grandpronounced know what can Simmons tweeted. June. sons. dead there, LIGHTY send a person over He was also having planned for Thursday Lighty’s roster ranged Her late husband, police said. No the edge or make from Academy Award-win- financial trouble. City afternoon at Hay Street Joseph Tally Jr., was note was recovered, but a 9 them want 2 keep living. ners Three 6 Mafia to mav- National Bank sued United Methodist Church mayor of Fayetteville mm handgun was found take it easy on people.” erick Missy Elliott to up- Lighty, whose given name in Fayetteville. and there was no sign of 50 Cent said in a state- and-comer Papoose and is Darrell, in April, saying Tally, a Statesville native beginning in the late 1940s. forced entry, said Paul ment issued through his perpetual star Carey. He he had overdrawn his who grew up in Raleigh, Browne, New York police publicist that he was made it his mission not so account by $53,584 and spokesman. The shooting deeply saddened by the much to make musical then refused to pay the appears to be self-inflicted, loss. superstars, but rather mul- balance. The case was still authorities said. “Chris has been an tifaceted entertainers who pending. Lighty had been a part important part of my busi- could be marketed in an He also owed more than of the scene for decades, ness and personal growth array of ways: a sneaker $330,000 in state and fedworking with pioneers like for a decade,” he said. “He deal here, a soft drink part- eral taxes, according to * Your 1st choice for complete Home LL Cool J before starting was a good friend and advi- nership there, a movie role legal filings. His tax probMedical Equipment his own management com- sor who helped me develop down the road. lems were much steeper a pany, Violator. But he was as an artist and businessIn a 2007 interview year ago, but he cleared Funeral Home & Cremation Services Lift Chairs in the midst of a divorce man. My prayers are with with The Associated Press, away millions of dollars in S. Howard Cheney, Owner-Director and had been having his family. He will be Lighty talked about creat- earlier IRS liens last Roger D. Thomas, Director 1990 W. 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tHE ARTs find home in Piqua BY JENNIFER RUNYON Ohio Community Media editorial@dailycall.com Children loving music, dance, drama or art have a new place to train in their passion. Piqua School of tHE ARTs has opened at 322 N. Main St. The school is located on the third UHLENBROCK floor above Ken Mar Antiques. Denise Uhlenbrock has taught ballet at the YWCA for five years and will continue to do so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not ready to give that up. So many people have come to rely on that for their children,â&#x20AC;? she said. In addition to her teaching at the YWCA, Uhlenbrock, the mother of six, wanted to provide options for kids who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in sports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think kids need something they can do all year round and be proud of and committed to,â&#x20AC;? she said. Uhlenbrock is from Cleveland but has lived in Piqua for 12 years. She and her husband Bill have six children ages 15, 13, 10, 9 and 6. While in Cleveland, she studied ballet at the Cleveland School of Ballet, which is located in downtown Cleveland. Her love of downtown areas guided her when choosing a location for the Piqua school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe there is something special about being downtown. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping it (the school) keeps parents downtown,â&#x20AC;? she said adding that when teaching at the YWCA, she would often hear par-

PIQUA ents say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to run to the library or to Winans.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really does keep business downtown,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Ken Mar buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s windows were what sold Uhlenbrock on the site for the new school. She said that all buildings associated with ballet companies have large windows overlooking the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you how many times Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sat at Suzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Dipper and thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I should contact them,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she said. Uhlenbrock also studied ballet with the Cleveland San Jose Ballet Company until 1992. Her repertoire includes the Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet and Celebrations and Ode to Joy. Classes at Piqua School of tHE ARTs are open for three-yearolds to high schoolers. There will be no costume or performance fees. Classes run on six-week schedules. At the end of the six weeks, a small scale recital will be held. Two larger performances will happen during the year. Uhlenbrock said she usually does the Nutcracker and either Cinderella or Swan Lake. Piquaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Depot is building a custom barre and stage for the new studio. Classes cost $30 for six weeks. The preschool enhancement class Uhlenbrock plans to offer on Fridays will be $45. This class will center on ABCs and 123s as the foundation. Registration for all classes will take place from 1-5 p.m. at the school on Sunday. For more information, visit the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.piquaschoolofthearts.com/.

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Jake Owen coming back to Troy for CMT On Tour BY JIM DAVIS Staff Writer davis@tdnpublishing.com TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The calendar may tell us summer ends in late September, but Jake Owen and a few of his country music compadres plan on stretching that summertime atmosphere into October. Owen will bring his Summer Never Ends Tour to Troy Oct. 27, when the 11th annual CMT On Tour concert returns to Hobart Arena. Owen will be joined by opening acts Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line for the 8 p.m. show. The concert will be the lone Ohio stop on the CMT tour, and marks the second consecutive year the country music network has tapped Hobart Arena for one of its tour dates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Luke Bryan sold out his CMT On Tour show last year in Troy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the fact that we got involved with the CMT Tour last year, I think they saw us as a successful venue and a successful market â&#x20AC;Ś and I think that provided us the opportunity to be a tour stop again this year,â&#x20AC;? said Hobart Arena Manager Ken Siler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping that, if everything goes as we intend that it will, we will continue to be on their radar for future shows.â&#x20AC;? Owen, who registered back-toback No. 1 hits earlier this year with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barefoot, Blue Jean Nightâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alone With You,â&#x20AC;? has spent part of 2012 touring with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw as part of the Brothers of the Sun Tour. The 31-year-old Florida native has charted five other Top-20 hits, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yee Haw,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Something About a Woman,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eight Second Ride,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Startinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; With Meâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Think I Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Love You.â&#x20AC;? Siler said being able to host another CMT On Tour event is a great opportunity to bring some of country musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stars to Troy, as well as showcase the historic arena on Adams Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There seems to be a lot of excitement out there about this show. The response since we made the announcement by CMT that we were going to be one of the stops on the tour has been very favorable,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the folks that are on this tour end up being major stars on the country

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Country music entertainer Jake Owen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; shown performing Aug. 16, 2009, at the Miami County Fair â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will return to Troy Oct. 27 when he brings his Summer Never Ends Tour to town as part of the CMT On Tour event. music scene â&#x20AC;Ś and this venue is the right size for this particular CMT tour. It gives people an upclose opportunity to see these stars, and the majority of the tickets for this show are only $25, which is a reasonably priced ticket for the opportunity to see three acts.â&#x20AC;? Love and Theft â&#x20AC;&#x201D; comprised of Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; recently notched its first No. 1 song on the Billboard Country Chart, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angel Eyes,â&#x20AC;? and performed for an enthusiastic crowd July 27 at the Shelby County Fair. Florida Georgia Line, meanwhile, continues to build its fan base and visited the Miami Valley the first week of July when the band played in the Saloon Tent at the Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Loramie. Siler said he is encouraged by the chance to continue bringing national entertainment acts to the region, and has received positive feedback about recent entertainment events at the arena.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our operations crew continues to do an outstanding job working with the tour production staff, and we often hear about the excellent job that we do from the tour staff. And, in addition to that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very pleased with our frontof-house staff and the customer service that they provide,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chris Tomlin commented after he came off stage the night he was here how much energy there was and how into the show the fans were at this venue. The audience was totally into the show, and he said it was one of the best crowds that he has performed for. And I think that relates to the size of the venue and how close the crowd is able to be in relation to the performers.â&#x20AC;? Tickets for the Oct. 27 Jake Owen show are $45 and $25 and go on sale today at the Hobart Arena box office, by calling 3392911, or online at www.hobartarena.com. For more information about Jake Owen, visit his website at www.jakeowen.net.

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Hayner classes. Contact Kelle Weaver at the center for more information. The spring ballet is presented at a school auditorium in late May. The perTROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Family pictures are being collected in formance is free and open to family and friends. Each advance of decorating the class has a specific leotard Troy-Hayner Cultural that is part of the costume. Center for Christmas. The Young students should be photos, which will be displayed at the center, should turning 5 by March 15, include a family member in 2013. Call the Hayner Cultural Center to sign up military uniform. at (937) 339-0457 or sign The pictures must be mailed to Jackie Boyd, 887 up for classes on www.troyhayner.org. Crossbow Lane, Troy, OH 45373. She can be reached at (937) 901-1377. Clay Studio

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TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clay Studio class is being offered at the Troy-Hayner Cultural TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ballet classes are forming at the Hayner Center, 301 W. Main St., from 6-8:30 p.m. beginning Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., and start Sept. 4. Sept. 4. Advanced registration is required. This is an The fall session runs through Nov. 20. Ballet is a adult pottery class. program for girls age 4 1/2 Participants will learn to years through 18 years old. make wall masks, pinch Most students start with pots, plant wall pockets, garden fountains and fall term and continue design their own projects. through the school year. Dancers learn proper tech- No previous experience is nique and French terminol- necessary. This class will use handogy. Each term is 11 weeks. Students attend class once building techniques includper week for one hour and ing the use of the slab 15 minutes. The class fee is roller, as well as traditional coil building and using the $50 per student per seswheel. This eight-week potsion. Partial scholarship money is available for stu- tery class with Vicki Holdeman runs through dents to participate in

Oct. 23. The class will be repeated from from 6-8:30 p.m Oct. 30 through Dec. 18. The fees for these classes are $85 plus $40 for supplies and firing fees. Contact the center for more information at (937) 339-0457 or sign up for classes on the Hayner website www.troyhayner.org.

music selections including â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Irish Eyes Are Shining,â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Long Way to Tipperary,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sweetheart of Sigma Chiâ&#x20AC;? and Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ragtime Violin.â&#x20AC;? Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for K-12. For more information, call (937) 667-3696.

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Ballroom classes to begin Sept. 5

TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tipp Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s September Community Night kicks off downtown at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. The night includes rock band The Giant Steps followed by a mix of musical genres from Ginghamsburg Worship Band at 7:30 p.m. Other activities for the evening include art demonstrations, carriage rides and refreshments. The event will be canceled in the event of rain. For more information, call 937-6673696.

TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ballroom dance classes are now forming at the Hayner Cultural Center, with classes starting Sept. 5. Classes are for beginners through advanced levels. Basic level is slated for 6:30-7:30 pm, intermediate level starts from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and advanced level from 8:309:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $45 per person. Taking ballroom dancing classes is a good way to exercise, meet people or even prepare to dance at weddings or other special occasions. Rosie and Bob McCrady have been teaching ballroom dance lessons for more than seven years, four of those years at the Hayner Center. Contact the center for more information at (937) 339-0457 or sign up for classes on the Hayner website.

Band to perform at Roller Mill TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The London Silver Cornet Band performs at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Music and history from the summer of 1912 in Ohio will be featured during the evening, with

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Don’t give up on your parents — they need you now Dear Annie: We are three daughters who need help. Our parents' home seems unhappy and full of bitterness. Mom and Dad have been married for 59 years, but Mom doesn't seem to enjoy life. Dad is not perfect, but we really don't know their past personal stories and relationship. They seem to have led separate lives: Mom at home with six kids to raise, and Dad working long hours at his business. Since Dad's retirement, they have settled into a routine of doctor appointments and staying home. Dad no longer wants to do anything, because Mom is constantly telling him that he doesn't do things correctly. He embarrasses her. Dad has no interest in going places due to his health issues, and Mom doesn't want him driving much or staying home alone. The constant nagging has created an unhealthy environment. It is difficult to visit because we don't like to see and hear them like this. We have sat down with them to discuss the situation and offered suggestions, but there has been neither change nor resolution. Counseling is not an option, as Mom seems overly concerned with what others know about her or will think of her. Dad doesn't seem to be concerned about anything. We don't want to become the kind of kids who stop seeing their parents. Any suggestions? — The Girls Dear Girls: When couples retire, they can fall into the trap of doing nothing and getting on each other's nerves. Mom resents Dad invading her domestic domain, and Dad is depressed because his identity was tied up in his job. And if they have health issues, it can exacerbate the problem because getting out of the house can be problematic or exhausting. It's a shame your parents won't address their problems, particularly if they are depressed. We recommend you find ways to get them out of the house, together or separately. Take them out for dinner. Invite Mom to a play. Encourage Dad to attend a ballgame with you. Look into senior programs in their area, and perhaps offer to go with them until they become interested enough to go on their own and, hopefully, make friends. Please don't give up on them. They need you. Dear Annie: I'm 13 and live with my mom. She always overreacts when my room is not absolutely spotless, which leaves me wondering whether she has OCD. She doesn't seem to care that the rest of the house is a mess. She seems to magnify the messiness of my room only. When I confront her about this, she gets mad and sends me to my room. I think she wants me to be holed up in there so I'll see how messy it is. But I don't. Does she have OCD? How would I know? Help me. — My Room Is Clean Dear Room: If your mom is only concerned with the mess in your room, it's probably not OCD. It's more likely that your room is a little messy. Mom sounds stressed. If you find yourself arguing with her a lot, please consider that the two of you may be pushing each other's buttons more than you intend. Try talking to her when you are both calm. Explain that you don't want to fight. Ask how to make things better. If it doesn't help, please discuss it with your school counselor. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Single Too Long," the 45-yearold gentleman who is having problems meeting women who have never been married and don't have children. I would like to mention No Kidding (nokidding.net), an international "social club" for adults, single or married, who never have parented and don't wish to. Not everyone wants kids, and many of us are surrounded by others constantly trying to change our minds. No Kidding is not a dating site. It's just a place for people without kids to meet like-minded others. — California Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Here are a few Laundry 101 hints from Heloise Dear Readers: Many students across the country are now back at college or heading that way. Laundry can be a big problem! This may be the first time some are doing their own. Here are some Heloise Laundry 101 hints for laundry newbies: • Sorting is vital. Wash same-colored fabrics together: darks, whites, etc. • Don’t stuff the machine too full! The clothes won’t get clean. • If doing laundry at a selfservice laundry facility or dorm laundry room, check the

Hints from Heloise Columnist machines BEFORE putting in your clothes. Someone may have left a red sock that will turn your whole load of whites pink! • Pin socks together to keep from losing one. Fasten bra hooks together to prevent snagging, and turn jeans inside out to prevent fading.

• Read the care instructions for clothes. They will last much longer if cared for properly! • Don’t carry a whole bottle or box of detergent. If using liquid, put only what’s needed in clean yogurt cups. Or for powder detergent, pour some in a sock or zipper-top bag. Stains, stains and more stains seem to be what happen to students while at college. Removing a stain can save a favorite shirt or jeans. To learn how to get rid of stains, including coffee, grass, lipstick, ketchup, soda and

many more, send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (65 cents) to: Heloise/Stain, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. FYI: Clothes left in the dryer too long? To remove wrinkles, add a damp towel in the dryer and run on low for 10-15 minutes. — Heloise CAN OPENER Dear Heloise: Many of your readers have written about pop-top cans and how they have a hard time opening them. I will tell you what I do: I turn the can upside down and open it with a can opener. — A Reader in Virginia

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Well, it has happened. The confusion and buildup to yesterday’s Full Moon now really confuses romantic relationships and relations with kids. Say as little as possible. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Practically all family discussions today are subject to confusion, misunderstandings and even deceit. That’s why this is a good time to sit things out. Take a walk. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t worry if you think you are losing it due to daydreams, fantasizing and absentmindedness. This is par for the course for a lot of people today. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a very poor day to make important financial decisions. It’s equally poor to spend money. You’re not seeing things clearly. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) All of the confusion in the past few days now leaves you befuddled and possibly regretful. Don’t worry; you can mend broken fences, but not today. Do nothing. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Even though you feel you cannot speak your true feelings, you do feel paralyzed about something today. Perhaps you regret what you said yesterday? Let sleeping dogs lie. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t make an issue about things when talking to friends or members of a group today. Nobody really knows what’s going on, including you. (This sounds harsh, but it’s true.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your disappointment in someone, especially someone in a position of authority, might tempt you to say something you later regret. Keep your opinions to yourself today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Issues about religion, politics or travel seem so confused that you’re not sure what to do. Obviously, this is not the day to do anything! Wait until the dust settles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a very poor day to make important decisions about inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. People might even deceive you. You might deceive yourself. (You get the picture.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Avoid major expenditures today, because you might talk yourself into doing something you will later regret. Similarly, don’t lend money to anyone today. Put up some barriers to protect yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) When talking to others today, especially at work, if you feel something fishy is going on, it is! You know you can trust your hunches because essentially, you’re very psychic and tuned in. YOU BORN TODAY You express yourself very physically without inhibitions. (You’re fearless.) You are passionate about whatever you do, and you don’t take shortcuts. You give it your all. You’re a straight shooter who is always charming. Above all, you’re a survivor. Your year ahead will be delightfully social and will benefit all your relationships. Enjoy! Birthdate of: Lily Tomlin, comedian/actress; Padma Ladshmi, TV host/cookbook author; Edgar Rice Burroughs, author. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Today is Friday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2012. There are 122 days left in the year. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlight in History: On Aug. 31, A.D. 12, Caligula, who was Roman Emperor from A.D. 37 to A.D. 41, was born. On this date: â&#x20AC;˘ In 1962, the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago became independent of British colonial rule. â&#x20AC;˘ In 1972, at the Munich Summer Olympics, American swimmer Mark Spitz won his fourth and fifth gold medals, in the 100-

meter butterfly and 800-meter freestyle relay; Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut won gold medals in floor exercise and the balance beam. â&#x20AC;˘ In 1997, Prince Charles brought Princess Diana home for the last time, escorting the body of his former wife to a Britain that was shocked, grief-stricken and angered by her death in a Paris traffic accident hours earlier. â&#x20AC;˘ One year ago: The Wartime Contracting Commission issued a report saying the U.S. had lost billions of dollars to waste and fraud

in Iraq and Afghanistan and stood to repeat that in future wars without big changes in how the government awarded and managed contracts for battlefield support and reconstruction projects. â&#x20AC;˘ Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthdays: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Frank Robinson is 77. Violinist Itzhak Perlman is 67. Singer Van Morrison is 67. Actor Richard Gere is 63. Olympic gold medal track and field athlete Edwin Moses is 57. Singer-composer Deborah Gibson is 42. Actor Chris Tucker is 40. Actress Sara Ramirez is 37.

6.6-magnitude earthquake reported off Arctic island OSLO, Norway (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 struck Thursday off Jan Mayen island in Arctic waters between Greenland and Norway, geological monitoring services said. No damage or injuries were reported. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and the U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at 1343 GMT (9:43 a.m. EDT), followed by a 5.2-magnitude temblor eight minutes later. The USGC said the stronger quake hit at a depth of 5.3 miles (8.6 kilometers), 58 miles (93 kilometers) northwest of Jan Mayen, a Norwegian island with a research station but no permanent population. The quake could be felt on the island, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause any damage or injuries, said Erik Persheim, an electronics engineer at the research station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We watched the mountain as the loose stones and shale came sliding down,â&#x20AC;? Persheim told The

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Turkey appealed to a reluctant UN Security Council Thursday for a safe haven for thousands of Syrians facing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;humanitarian disasterâ&#x20AC;? as Britain and France said they would rule out no options including a no-fly zone to aid residents fleeing an escalating civil war. But Turkish leaders held out little hope for the endorsement of a deeply divided council that has been paralyzed on taking action to stop the 18-month uprising that has killed more than 20,000 people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How long are we going to sit and watch while an entire generation is being wiped out by random bombardment and deliberate mass targeting?â&#x20AC;? asked Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget that if we do not act against such a crime against humanity happening in front of our eyes, we become accomplices to the crime.â&#x20AC;? Davutoglu proposed that the council establish camps for refugees forced to flee their homes, urging the council to take â&#x20AC;&#x153;long overdue stepsâ&#x20AC;? to help the suffering people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apparently, I was wrong about my expectations,â&#x20AC;? he told the council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This meeting will not even end with a presidential or press statement, let alone a robust resolution.â&#x20AC;? The path to the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agreement on a safe zone for Syrians is fraught with obstacles, headed by the reluctance of Russia and China, Syriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important allies. The countries have vetoed three Westernbacked resolutions in the Security Council seeking to pressure President Bashar Assadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government with the threat of sanctions. Moscow and Beijing were highly critical of the no-fly zone established by NATO

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LEGAL ASSISTANT

Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk, a Legal Professional Association, is seeking an administrative assistant to work in its litigation department at its Sidney, Ohio office. This individual will be responsible for assisting the firmʼs litigation attorneys with various administrative responsibilities.

Applicant must have excellent communication and administrative/typing skills and be proficient in Microsoft office software including Word, Excel and Outlook. Qualified individuals must be detail-oriented, energetic, and self-motivated. Prior experience working with litigation attorneys and/or as a paralegal is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and other benefits in a positive work environment.

Interested and qualified persons should send their resume to: Thomas J. Potts at Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk Suite 300, 100 South Main Avenue Sidney, Ohio, 45365 or email: tpotts@fgks-law.com

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.fgks-law.com

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Part time employees to work a combination of housekeeping & laundry for 1st & 2nd shifts. Part time & Casual STNAs & RNs and casual LPN's for all shifts. Apply in person at 75 Mote Drive Covington, OH

ANGELS VISITING seeks experienced caregivers for in-home, private duty care. Preference live-in, weekends, nights. Shelby, Miami, and southern Auglaize counties. 419-501-2323 www.visitingangels.com/midwestohio

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DRIVERS NEEDED A Part time Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner needed for an ENT practice. Responsibilities would include but not limited to, provide patient examinations, order appropriate diagnostic tests, take patient history and plan, implement and evaluate results of patient care. Requirements: Master's in Nursing or Physicians Assistant degree Graduate of Accredited Program for Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice or Acute CareOhio RN License or PARegistered in Ohio as a Nurse Practitioner or PA Please email your resume to Resumes@orlinc.com

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Local Concrete company seeks experienced concrete finishers and laborers, MUST have experience! Start immediately, good pay and benefits, good equipment. Drug test required. EOE. Apply in person at 1360 S. County Rd. 25A Troy, OH 45373 (937)339-6274

PRODUCTION MACHINING OPERATOR

Small Machine shop has opening for 2nd and 3rd shift production machining operators. Experience or training with CNC Mills or CNC Lathes a plus. We supply uniforms and offer competitive wages, insurance and 401(k). Starts at $12.50 hour. Send resume to: AMPM PO Box 412, Troy, OH 45373

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-615 Bank of America, NA vs. Anthony M. Aikin, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 19, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-027600 Also known as: 1741 County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Five Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($75,500.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 8/17, 8/24, 8/31-2012 2308493

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO Case No.: 12 414 Judge: Robert J. Lindeman GMAC Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff, -vs-

Jason E. Neves, et al. Defendants.

LEGAL NOTICE IN SUIT FOR FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE

The unknown successor trustees and/or beneficiaries of the Anita A. Peltier Trust under the agreement dated on the 1st day of October 1996, whose last known address is unknown, and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that on the 15th day of June, 2012, GMAC Mortgage, LLC filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Miami County, Ohio in Case No. 12 414, on the docket of the Court, and the object and demand for relief of which pleading is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the following described real estate to wit:

Property Address: 470 Mayfield Square West, Troy, OH 45373 and being more particularly described in plaintiff's mortgage recorded in Mortgage Book Instrument No. 2009OR-02635, of this County Recorder's Office.

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

Tyler G. Shank, Trial Counsel Ohio Supreme Court Reg. #0088301 LERNER, SAMPSON & ROTHFUSS Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 5480 Cincinnati, OH 45201-5480 (513) 241-3100 attyemail@lsrlaw.com

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280 Transportation

SHEET METAL FABRICATOR

Laserfab Technologies, Inc. is seeking an individual with general metal fabrication experience including

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LASER PRESS BRAKE WELDING

Experienced candidates only. Benefits offered after 90 day probation. Submit resumes to: dmcclure@laserfabtech.com

or mail to: P.O. Box 4812, Sidney, OH 45365 No calls please

255 Professional ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

The City of Piqua, Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Associate Engineer for the Municipal Power Depart ment. The Associate Engineer performs engineering and planning for the Power System. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working with engineering staff to complete a variety of projects, assisting meter technician and warehouse keeper as needed, maintaining GIS and mobile mapping program, and implementing distribution and transmission maintenance policy. Qualifications include experience in the power utility industry or related business, management experience, and an Associate Degree in Engineering/ Engineering Technology. Individuals with demonstrated related work experience may be considered with bachelor degrees in other disciplines. Please send letter of interest, 3 business references, and application to: 201 West Water Street Human Resources Dept. 2nd floor Piqua, Ohio 45356

Visit our website at to www.piquaoh.org download an application. Deadline for applications is September 21, 2012. EOE

SOCIAL WORKER needed for private foster care agency, LSW required. Send resume and cover letter to: kbutcher@ isaiahsplace.com or PO Box 220 Troy, OH 45373

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$2000 sign on bonus Dedicated Account Great Pay Package Great Home Time Benefits including BCBS Ins. Requires CDL A and 3 months OTR experience

866-817-9668 OTR DRIVERS

Local trucking company is looking for OTR drivers for 53' dry van freight. No touch. No Hazmat! No NYC or NJ. 40¢ all miles to start. Home weekends. Health Insurance & vacation pay. Required: 2 years OTR experience, 25 years of age and Class A CDL. Call (937)362-4242

300 - Real Estate

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Home Weekends Paid Vacation Per diem up to 40¢ per mile Average income 50k plus

ELS 888-894-5140

For Rent

305 Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms Call for availability attached garages Easy access to I-75 (937)335-6690

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1,2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Troy ranches and townhomes. Different floor plans to choose from. Garages, fireplaces, appliances including washer and dryers. Corporate apartments available. Visit www.1troy.com Call us first! (937)335-5223

1 BEDROOM, stove, refrigerator, new carpet, bathroom, washer/ dryer. utilities+ water paid. No pets, non-smoking. $500 month+ deposit. (937)524-9114 EVERS REALTY

TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, $695, 3 Bedroom double $675 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net

2 BEDROOM townhouse, Tipp & Troy. Move in special! Near I-75, 1.5 baths, all appliances including washer/ dryer, AC, no dogs. $ 5 2 0 - $ 5 4 0 , (937)335-1825.

2-3 BEDROOMS in Troy

Spacious apartments, appliances, w/d hookups, a/c and more Pets welcome $525-$650 Call for details and income restrictions (937)335-3500

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305 Apartment

3 BEDROOM house, $750. 3 bedroom double a/c, $595. Appliances, garage, no pets. (937)681-9867 DODD RENTALS Tipp-Troy: 2 bedroom AC, appliances $500/$450 plus deposit No pets (937)667-4349 for appt.

PIQUA, 1014 Eleanor, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, washer/ dryer hookup, appliances. $600. (937)335-0261

PIQUA, First month Free, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse on Sherry Dr, washer/ dryer hook-up, $530/mo. plus security deposit. No Dogs. (937)974-1874 Staunton Commons II

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Must be 62 years of age or older All utilities paid Handicapped Accessible facility Income based Rent 30% of income Fully Subsidized Laundry facility on site Service coordinator available Applications available anytime

500 Staunton Commons Dr Troy, OH 45373 Phone: (937)339-2893 Office hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday Managed by Gorsuch Mgmt Co

TTY/TTD (800)750-0750 Equal Housing Opportunity

TIPP CITY. Luxury 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, C/A dishwasher, refrigerator, range, W/D hookup, cathedral ceiling. No pets. $650 monthly. (937)216-6408

TIPP: New, Updated & SPARKLING clean! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. No dogs, no prior evictions. $540, (937)545-4513.

TROY, 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $535 month. $200 Deposit Special! (937)673-1821

TROY, 1 Bedroom, Close to downtown, appliances, water/ sewage included $375 monthly, (937)302-8510 for details TROY, 1635 Brook Park, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, appliances. $695 (937)335-0261

FELTY & LEMBRIGHT, CO., LPA Joshua D. Kaplow Erin R. OʼMalley, Attorney at Law Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner 1500 West Third Street, Suite 400 Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 588-1500 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012

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TROY, 2633 Walnut Ridge Dr. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, appliances. $160,000 or rent $1100 month, deposit. (937)339-3824 or (937)877-0016

WEST MILTON 115 High Street 3 bedroom, full basement. Investors special $29,000 firm (937)335-1337

430 Mobile Homes for Sale

DOUBLE WIDE mobile home, fully furnished with new or almost new items. Lake Placid, Florida. 55 plus mobile home court. Pictures through email available. (937)497-9540

500 - Merchandise

510 Appliances

CHEST FREEZER, Haier brand, 7.1 cu ft, just purchased 2/2012, $175. Call (937)489-3217.

WASHER & DRYER, Whirlpool, in good shape. $300. (937)658-0536

525 Computer/Electric/Office

COMPUTER SET, Windows XP, loaded, CDROM, DSL Internet, USB. 90 day warranty on parts, $100. (937)339-2347.

545 Firewood/Fuel

FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up, (937)726-2780.

SEASONED FIREWOOD $160 per cord. Stacking extra, $125 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

560 Home Furnishings

SECTIONAL SOFA, Brand new, dark mesa brown, dual recliners at both ends, $1,600, Dresser, full size with mirror, $350 (937)418-5756 LAWN TRACTOR, Sears, snow blade, cab, chains, weights, 42" mowing deck, $1100. (937)368-2220 leave phone number in message.

575 Live Stock

BANTAM ROOSTERS, 15 free to good place (937)335-1337

WANTED, Someone to shear small flock of sheep, Call (937)710-9136

CAP COLLECTION 150 piece ball cap collection, $225. (937)497-9540

320 Houses for Rent

CEMETERY PLOTS (4) Covington Miami Memorial Gardens in the Garden of the Apostles. (937)778-9352

TROY, PIQUA, Senior living, clean quiet safe, 1 bedroom, $459 includes water, ask about studio apartment at $389, No pets! (937)778-0524

577 Miscellaneous

CEMETERY LOTS, 4 in Covington, Garden of Gospels, Miami Memorial Park, $1600. Call (419)628-3321 if no answer leave message.

PIQUA AREA, Candlewood, 908 Marlboro. 3 bedroom, $750 + deposit. Call (937)778-9303 days, (937)604-5417 evenings.

DRILL-DRIVER, Bosch, 10.8V Lithium Drill-Driver. $65. (937)497-9540

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577 Miscellaneous

COLLECTOR TRAIN SET, LGB German Trains, photos. Train is in bristol condition, 88' solid brass track, includes 6 scale buildings, engine and coal tender are driving engines. See the 10 car train running! Original boxes for the trains. Firm price $500, (248)694-1242 Piqua. COPY/FAX MACHINE, computer connections. 4 drawer, copies from 8.5X11 to 11X17. Also, paper storage cabinet included. Asking $500. Machine is a Ricoh Aticio #1027. (937)214-7979 after 11am.

CRIB, changing table, highchair, cradle, guardrail, pack-n-play, car seat, gate, tub, blankets, clothes, walker, stroller, doorway swing, travel bassinet. (937)339-4233

HO TRAINS and out buildings, transformers, cars, engines, farm animals, water tank, 100 ft track, 4x8 sheet plywood with track $375 OBO (937)332-0340

RCA CAMCORDER, case, batteries, charger $40; SONY turntable, new $45; Panasonic VCR $25; 12" TV $25; RYOBI 10" orbital buffer $25; all in excellent condition (937)332-0856 SOFA BED, Black leather full size, new. $200 firm, Microwave stands $25 each, Many quilting books, $50 all (937)778-8217 WALKER, tub and shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grab bars, canes, entertainment center, 4 bar stools 24" (937)339-4233

580 Musical Instruments

BRASS TROMBONE with case $95. (937)552-9986

DIGITAL PIANO, Kawai digital piano with bench, full 88 keys with many sound options, recording feature, headphone jack, $500, (937)773-5623 or (937)214-0524

583 Pets and Supplies

BEAGLE MIX free to good home, 2 year female, needs fenced area for running and another dog, TLC. (937)339-5740 leave message

CAT for adoption, large female, current on shots, spayed. Nice kitty, good companion, around 3 years old (937)698-3540 leave message if no answer CHIWEENIE PUPPIES 9 weeks old, 2 females and 2 males, both females and one male have brown and tan markings and 1 male is black with brown markings, very very cute and ready to go!!! $300 (937)570-4346.

CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, AKC registered, born 7/29/2012. 3 males remaining, all healthy with first shots, $400 each. Photos available! (937)430-6707

DACHSHUND pups, AKC. 8 pack of wiener dogs. Shot UPD, wormed, health gaurateed. ALL BOYS! 9-14 weeks. Special price $150. (937)667-0077 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies. 10 weeks old. Ready for new home. $250 each. Parents on premises. (937)492-4059 (937)489-1438 KITTENS, free to good homes. Call (937)473-2156.

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Summer DEAL You liked it so much, we're offering the SUMMER SALE through Labor Day! Advertise any single item* for sale**

Only $15

Legal Description attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. Permanent Parcel Number: D08-026990 Property Address: 709 North Market Street, Troy, OH 45373 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY

425 Houses for Sale

TROY, 703 McKaig, duplex completely renovated inside/ out! Spacious 3 bedroom, $700. No pets, (937)845-2039.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 5th day of October, 2012.

For Sale

570 Lawn and Garden

FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY -vsMILDRED M. ALLEY, et al. Mildred M. Alley`s Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees and Assigns, Address Unknown AND Unknown Spouse, if any, of Mildred M. Alley Address Unknown whose last place of residence is unknown and whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on June 19, 2012, FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY filed its Amended Complaint in Case No 12 CV 00359 in the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County Clerk of Courts, Miami County Safety Building, 201 West Main Street, 3rd Floor, Troy, OH 45373, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants Mildred M. Alley`s Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees and Assigns, Address Unknown AND Unknown Spouse, if any, of Mildred M. Alley Address Unknown have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

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10 days Sidney Daily News 10 days Troy Daily News 10 Days Piqua Daily Call 2 weeks Weekly Record Herald (*1 item limit per advertisement **excludes: garage sales, real estate, Picture It Sold) 2299231

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Available only by calling

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To Advertise In The Classifieds That Work Call 877-844-8385 583 Pets and Supplies

HIMALAYAN KITTENS, CFA registered, . 2 females, 8 weeks old. $275 and up. Serious calls only (937)216-4515

RAT TERRIERS, Puppies, Standard size, UKC registered, vet checked, m i c r o c h i p p e d , (937)561-4493 SIBERIAN HUSKY, AKC, 10 Month old female, housebroken, Very loving, up to date on shots, $350, (937)497-1018

590 Tool and Machinery

SAWS, Delta 10" direct drive table saw & DELTA 10" radial arm saw. Excellent condition. Original paperwork. Troy area. Many extras. (937)658-0906 and leave message.

800 - Transportation

805 Auto

1954 DODGE M-37 Army Truck. 3/4 ton. Tandem axle trailer with hitch and sway bars. Large tool box, 12V battery for electric hitch lift. Asking PARADE READY!! $19,000 OBO. (937)214-7979 after 11am.

1995 CHEVROLET Handicap Van. Runs great, new tire, under 100,000 miles. Call after 3pm. (937)492-1120. 1999 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager mini-van, deep cranberry, 209,000 miles. 1 owner, runs good, new battery, no AC. $2000. (937)339-8318

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA Van 113,000 miles. Good condition. (419)925-4544

2000 FORD Mustang, black, 145,400 miles. V6, automatic, nice clean car! Runs great. $3500. (937)901-1766 2006 FORD Focus, 4 speed, good gas mileage, asking Blue book $5250, warranty transfer, (937)214-2419

2007 GMC Envoy, 65,600 miles, loaded with accessories, black leather interior, 4 wheel drive, illness forces sale, $14,500 call (937)773-7858

2008 CHRYSLER 300 Touring, White, Excellent condition, 15,000 miles, heated leather seats, estate vehicle, $18,400, (937)492-1457

2012 HYUNDAI, Sonata SE, Silver blue pearl exterior, black interior, 18,500 miles, loaded, $23,900 (937)773-4493

810 Auto Parts & Accessories

MIATA HARDTOP, perfect condition, white, $1000 (859)779-0209

TRUCK TOPPER, 74" x 63", fits 2005 Chevrolet Sonoma, $200 (937) 524-1291

830 Boats/Motor/Equipment

JOHN BOAT 16 foot, all aluminum, Oars, anchor and trolling motor included. Used 3 times. New $1400. Asking $700 OBO. (937)214-7979 after 11am.

850 Motorcycles/Mopeds

2009 CF Moto V5, 250 CC, automatic, like new, white, 182 miles, added large windshield, $2500 (937)667-4459

2009 SUKUKI Burgman scooter 400 CC, white, 968 miles, $5000 (937)667-4459

855 Off-Road Vehicles

1999 POLARIS Sportsman 500, 4x4, camo green, runs very good, $3200 OBO (937)524-9069

880 SUV’s

2005 JEEP, Liberty Sports Edition, 1 owner, 74,000 miles, new battery & brakes, towing package, luggage rack, sunroof, asking $11,000, (937)492-1457

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925 Legal Notices

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-118 Union Savings Bank vs. Tammy L. Miller, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Bethel, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: A01-059700 Also known as: 6900 South Palmer Road, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Twenty Thousand and 00/100 ($120,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Santina O. Vanzant, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012 2312977

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-043 U.S. Bank, NA vs. Matthew W. Link, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-075700 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Record 782, Page 723 Also known as: 7665 South Kessler Frederick Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Two Thousand and 00/100 ($62,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Lori N. Wight, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-893 U.S. Bank, NA vs. Amanda N. Baker, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-048310 Prior Deed Reference: Book 797, Page 769 Also known as: 909 Mayfield Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Thousand and 00/100 ($70,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Mark P. Herring, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012 2310341

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 08-482 The Bank of New York vs. Harry A. Robinette, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-082867 Prior Deed Reference: Book 785, Page 016 Also known as: 1850 Creekwood Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($190,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kirk Sampson, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012 2312983

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-526 PNC Bank, NA vs. Nancy A. Shanley, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-025060 Prior Deed Reference: Book 697, Page 771 Also known as: 116 North Elm Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Matthew I. McKelvey, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-288 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Frank L. Hutchinson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-009190 Prior Deed Reference: Book 586, Page 402 Also known as: 413 South Clay Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($65,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Craig A. Thomas, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012 2312985

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-749 U.S. Bank, NA vs. Michael D. Hammaker, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-101636 Also known as: 601 East Canal Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($90,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012 2312986

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-676 The Bank of New York Mellon vs. Melanie J. Grote, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-081803 Also known as: 1920 South County Road 25-A, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Four Thousand and 00/100 ($54,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Melissa N. Meinhart, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-333 Bank of America, NA vs. Grady Hix, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Newton, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: I20-053660 Also known as: 1430 North State Route 48, Pleasant Hill, Ohio 45359 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Four Thousand and 00/100 ($54,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Jeffrey R. Jinkens, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012 2310624

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-924 Citifinancial, Inc. vs. Leslie A. Torres-Helmer, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Staunton, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: K30-011200 Also known as: 1751 Old Staunton Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($135,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Erin M. Laurito, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012 2310630

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-681 Unity National Bank vs. Tim Waddle, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-019900 Also known as: 515 East Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Min. Bid: Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($7,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than the minimum bid. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Dale G. Davis, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-284 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Robert Clevenger, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-020982 Prior Deed Reference: Book 787, Page 362 Also known as: 3750 Teakwood Road, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($138,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Jennifer Schaeffer, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-034 Union Savings Bank vs. Robert W. Burrowes, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Tipp City, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: G15-014820 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 748, Page 437 Also known as: 811 West Main Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($150,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Lori N. Wight, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-160 RBS Citizens, NA vs. Timothy L. Collins, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 26, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-006100 Also known as: 50 Stillacres Drive, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Two Thousand and 00/100 ($62,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Gretchen F.G. Weston, Attorney 8/24, 8/31, 9/7-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-476 Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Carl L. Dresback, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 19, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-103020 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 788, Page 724 Also known as: 2005-2007 Stanfield Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Four Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($450,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Michael A. Staudt, Attorney 8/17, 8/24, 8/31-2012

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SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-075 EverBank vs. Curtis L. Cavanaugh, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 19, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Elizabeth, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: E09-014900 Also known as: 8466 State Route 41 East, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Ninety Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($98,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Stacey M. Piepmeier, Attorney 8/17, 8/24, 8/31-2012 2308497

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 12-320 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Michael P. Stone, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-012240 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Book 758, Page 535 Also known as: 330 Hasket Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Two Thousand and 00/100 ($52,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Susana E. Lykins, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-369 JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Chad A. Graef, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on October 3, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Union, in the County of Miami, and in the State of Ohio Parcel Number: L32-060210 Also known as: 8243 West Emerick Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($80,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Tina Woods, Attorney 8/31, 9/7, 9/14-2012

SHERIFFʼS SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-849 Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association of Sidney vs. Marcia L. Lane, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on September 19, 2012 at 10:00 oʼclock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-102604 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 689, Page 648 Also known as: 2730-2732 Fairview Court, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($198,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Michael A. Staudt, Attorney 8/17, 8/24, 8/31-2012

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Bethel, Bradford set for huge CCC battle Bees, Roaders both look to keep perfect records intact BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@tdnpublishing.com They both passed their first test with flying colors. Now this year’s Bethel Bees and Bradford Railroaders will compare grades. Once again the Cross County Conference foes will meet in the second game of the season in what, in the past couple of seasons, is quickly becoming a budding rivalry thanks to highly competitive and entertaining contests which have helped work out the middle of the conference’s pecking order. And both teams are hoping to make the game mean a little more this time around, too. Still, both teams have plenty to prove — Bradford without its star running back of the past two seasons, graduate Jon Barbee, and Bethel with its first-year coach Kevin Finfrock. “Bethel is going to be a great opponent for us,” Bradford coach Curtis Enis said. “We just want to come out and compete and let the game be decided by two great football teams on the field.” And Finfrock — after making a successful return to coaching in a 35-8 Bethel win over Northridge in Week 1 — knows what the Bees will face

BRADFORD on the road tonight. “We expect a big fight,” Finfrock said. “They’re a physical team. They come out and play power football. We’ve got to match that intensity and try to even some things out.” Two years ago in Bethel’s 48-43 victory, Barbee rushed for more than 350 yards and five touchdowns to finish the season with more than 2,000 yards. But Bethel’s Ben Schwieterman had the last laugh, scoring with 11 seconds left to give the Bees a Week 10 win. And last season in Week 2, Barbee was held in check for the most part, but quarterback Brandon Wysong and James Canan — who the Bees will contend with this weekend — led a comeback that saw the Railroaders fall just short, 2720. “They have some talent,” Finfrock said. “They have some kids that can catch the ball and some kids that can run the ball — both with speed and power. We know we have to be ready for that. “There won’t be any one person we’re keying on.” And that’s a testament to what Enis has been trying to create at Bradford. “We want to play together as a team. No one person is bigger than the team,” Enis said. “We just want to compete against our opponent to the best of our ability every week.” Still, seeing former Covington coach Finfrock on the sidelines may have Enis preparing a little harder.

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The Bethel defense won’t have to worry about stopping Bradford’s Jonathon Barbee (28) this season. The Bees, however, will have to worry about stopping Bradford’s James Canan, who led the the team with 13 touchdowns last season. “A coach like Kevin Finfrock brings a lot of experience to a game,” Enis said. “I’ve never coached against him personally, but he’s had some truly amazing teams. It’s going to be an honor to coach against him with the success he’s had in high school football.” And after picking up his first win with his new team, Finfrock is hoping that turns into momentum for the rest of the season — starting tonight.

TIPPECANOE (1-0) at GREENVILLE (0-1): It took a Ben Hughes deep touchdown pass to help Tippecanoe escape with a narrow victory at home against Greenville last season. But this year, the game may be a different story. The Red Devils enter the game after a 62-7 victory. In that game, three different running backs rushed for over 100 yards — and the Red Devils broke TD runs of 76, 49 and 69 yards. On the other hand, Greenville lost its opener to Eaton, 47-6.

TOTAL OFFENSE Team . . . . . . . . . . . . .Run Pass Total Avg Tippecanoe . . . . . . . .448 126 574 574.0 Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . .410 14 424 424.0 Milton-Union . . . . . . . .371 28 388 399.0 Covington . . . . . . . . . .331 57 388 388.0 Miami East . . . . . . . . . .84 155 239 239.0 Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 99 181 181.0 95 95.0 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 71

Colton McKinney (ME) . . . . .6 Chase Martens (M-U) . . . . .2 Sam Niswonger (M-U) . . . .2 Zack Blair (Tipp) . . . . . . . . . .3 Eric Januszak (Tipp) . . . . . .3 Michael Fellers (ME) . . . . . .4 Brad Stine (M-U) . . . . . . . . .2 Austin Robbins (Tipp) . . . . . .2 Jacob First (Beth) . . . . . . . . .3 Blake Williams (Troy) . . . . . .5

OAKWOOD (1-0) at MILTON-UNION (1-0): Milton-Union faces a tough test this week, going up against Southwestern Buckeye League foe Oakwood, a 42-0 winner over Belmont last weekend. The Bulldogs found their share of success in the ground game last week against Miami East, with Tyler Brown running for 136 yards and one touchdown and Joe Theole going for 129 yards on 13 carries. For Milton to emerge victorious, its offense and defense must come to play against Oakwood.

TOTAL DEFENSE Team . . . . . . . . . . . . .Run Tippecanoe . . . . . . . . .95 Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Covington . . . . . . . . . . .62 Milton-Union . . . . . . . . .84 Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Miami East . . . . . . . . .371

RECEIVING Name (Team) . . . . . . . . .Rec Yds Avg TD Dalton Allen (ME) . . . . . . . . .1 72 72.0 1 1 Michael Fellers (ME) . . . . . .3 47 15.7 0 Tyler Hare (Tipp) . . . . . . . . . .1 39 39.0 Jared Ervin (Tipp) . . . . . . . . .1 37 37.0 0 0 Trent Yeoman (Piq) . . . . . . . .2 36 18.0 0 Trey Walker (Tipp) . . . . . . . . .2 35 17.5 0 Franco Villella (ME) . . . . . . .4 35 8.8 Blake Williams (Troy) . . . . . .2 30 15.0 0 0 Seth Perdziola (Troy) . . . . . .3 25 8.3 0 Luke Karn (Piq) . . . . . . . . . .2 21 10.5 0 Gregory Johnson (Troy) . . . .1 18 18.0 Josh Holfinger (Piq) . . . . . . .2 18 9.0 0 1 Nick Fischer (Tipp) . . . . . . . .1 15 15.0 0 Tyler Brown (M-U) . . . . . . . .2 15 7.5 Nick Zimmer (Troy) . . . . . . . .2 14 7.0 1

MIAMI EAST (0-1) at ANSONIA (0-1): Miami East returns to action in hopes of picking up a victory after a 42-14 defeat at the hands of the Milton-Union Bulldogs last weekend. In that game, the East running game couldn’t quite get on track, totaling 84 yards for the game. The Vikings look to pick up their first win of the season against Cross County Conference foe Ansonia, a 48-12 loser to Bradford in week one. COVINGTON (1-0) at MISSISSINAWA VALLEY (0-1): After a 27-7 victory over the New Bremen Cardinals in week one, the Covington Buccs begin the Cross County Conference season on the road against Mississinawa Valley — a school the Buccs have had success verses for quite some time. The Buccs rushing offense was a big reason for their win last week, as the rushing attack of A.J. Ouellette, Troy Cron, Kyler Deeter, Justin Williams and Josh Earick combined for 331 yards. LEHMAN (0-1) at MINSTER (1-0): The Lehman Cavaliers travel to take on Midwest Athletic Conference powerhouse Minster on Friday night in hopes of rebounding from a 14-0 defeat to Anna in week one. The Lehman offense will try to get on the board against a stout Minster defense. The Tigers shut out the Ft. Loramie Redskins for a 28-0 victory in week one of the season. PIQUA (0-1) at KINGS (0-1): Piqua will try to rebound after one of the most devastating defeats in recent school history, a 30-7 drubbing at the hands of Elida. The Indian offense posted just one first down against the Elida starting defense. It won’t get any easier for the Indians this week as they make the long trip to take on Kings. Kings fell to 31-10 to Lebanon the first week of the season.

THE PREDICTORS

Troy at Springfield Shawnee Tippecanoe at Greenville Oakwood at Milton-Union Miami East at Ansonia Bethel at Bradford Covington at Mississinawa Valley Lehman at Minster Piqua at Kings Alabama (2) vs. Michigan (8) Miami (OH) at Ohio State (18)

Week 1 non-conference matchup — is doing everything it can not to look ahead. Even to what its season could become with a win tonight. “We take everything one play at a time,” Enis said. “That’s what we’ve been building on all summer. You can’t look forward to anything except the opportunity you have right in front of you.” The opportunity to constantly test yourself.

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“Obviously you feel good after any win,” Finfrock said. “We found some strengths and we found some weaknesses. Now we try to correct those weaknesses and move forward. “The kids have been working really hard, and that’s a good sign for any team — when the kids are willing to work on their mistakes and continuously trying to get better.” Bradford — which beat CCC foe Ansonia soundly, 48-12, in a

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RUSHING Name (Team) . . . . . . . . . .Car Yds Avg TD 1 Tyler Brown (M-U) . . . . . . .18 136 7.6 Joe Thoele (M-U) . . . . . . . .13 129 9.9 0 2 Nick Fischer (Tipp) . . . . . . .7 119 17.0 2 Matt Bush (Beth) . . . . . . . . .8 118 14.8 Cameron Johnson (Tipp) . .7 113 16.1 3 Jacob Hall (Tipp) . . . . . . . . .9 104 11.6 2 0 Brandon Garlough (Beth) .16 96 6.0 0 Fred Whitson (Troy) . . . . . .22 76 3.5 Mason Kretzer (Beth) . . . . . .7 64 9.1 1 3 Chris Boggs (M-U) . . . . . . . .8 60 7.5 0 Troy Sawyer (Beth) . . . . . . . .7 53 7.6 Mason Kirkland (Piq) . . . . . .2 35 17.5 1 Jason Clendening (Beth) . .14 35 2.5 1 0 Derek Allen (Beth) . . . . . . . .6 34 5.7 0 Colton Holicki (ME) . . . . . . . .7 29 4.1 Georgie Heddleston (Tipp) .5 25 5.0 0 Austin Clack (Tipp) . . . . . . . .6 22 3.7 0 0 Kurt Brower (ME) . . . . . . . . .2 21 10.5 0 Wes Ault (Tipp) . . . . . . . . . . .3 19 6.3

Records: Josh Brown 0-0, Jim Davis 0-0, David Fong 0-0, Colin Foster 0-0, James Freeman 0-0, Tony Weber 0-0, Melanie Yingst 0-0. The Troy Daily News overall: 0-0 (.000).

PASSING Name (Team) . . . . . . . . .Com Conner Hellyer (ME) . . . . . .10 Matt Barr (Troy) . . . . . . . . . .10 Ben Hughes (Tipp) . . . . . . . .4 Justice Young (Piq) . . . . . . . .7 Zack Blair (Tipp) . . . . . . . . . .1 London Cowan (M-U) . . . . . .3 Jason Clendening (Beth) . . .2 Sam Niswonger (M-U) . . . . .0

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Att Yds TD Int 19 155 2 0 17 99 1 2 4 87 1 0 14 71 0 0 3 39 0 1 4 28 0 0 9 14 1 0 1 0 0 0

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CONFERENCE STANDINGS GWOC North Standings Team League Overall Sidney 0-0 1-0 Butler 0-0 0-1 Greenville 0-0 0-1 Piqua 0-0 0-1 Trotwood-Madison 0-0 0-1 Troy 0-0 0-1 Today’s Non-Conference Game Troy at Springfield Shawnee Piqua at Kings Butler at Tecumseh Bellefontaine at Sidney Dunbar at Trotwood-Madison Tippecanoe at Greenville

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Team League Overall Kenton Ridge 0-0 1-0 Spg. Shawnee 0-0 1-0 Tecumseh 0-0 1-0 Tippecanoe 0-0 1-0 Bellefontaine 0-0 0-1 Stebbins 0-0 0-1 Today’s Non-Conference Games Tippecanoe at Greenville Butler at Tecumseh Bellefontaine at Sidney Spg. Shawnee at Northwestern Stebbins at Fairborn Kenton Ridge at Indian Lake

North Central Conference Team League Overall Ridgemont 0-0 1-0 Fairbanks 0-0 0-1 Perry 0-0 0-1 Fort Loramie 0-0 0-1 Lehman 0-0 0-1 Riverside 0-0 0-1 Upper Scioto Valley 0-0 0-1 Waynesfield-Goshen 0-0 0-1 Today’s Non-Conference Games Lehman at Minster Ridgemont at Crestline Mechanicsburg at Fairbanks

Wayne Trace at Perry Fort Loramie at New Bremen Triad at Riverside Upper Scioto Valley at Riverdale Waynesfield-Goshen at Fort Recovery

CCC Standings Team League Overall Covington 0-0 1-0 Bradford 0-0 1-0 Bethel 0-0 1-0 Arcanum 0-0 1-0 National Trail 0-0 1-0 Miami East 0-0 0-1 Ansonia 0-0 0-1 Twin Valley South 0-0 0-1 Tri-County North 0-0 0-1 Mississinawa 0-0 0-1 Today’s Conference Games Covington at Mississinawa Miami East at Ansonia Bethel at Bradford Tri-County North at Arcanum Twin Valley South at National Trail

SWBL Buckeye Standings Team League Overall Madison 0-0 1-0 Dixie 0-0 1-0 Waynesville 0-0 1-0 Milton-Union 0-0 1-0 Northridge 0-0 0-1 Carlisle 0-0 0-1 Preble Shawnee 0-0 0-1 Today’s Non-Conference Game Indian Hill at Madison Valley View at Dixie Waynesville at Clinton-Massie Oakwood at Milton-Union Southeastern at Northridge Talawanda at Carlisle Dayton Christian at Preble Shawnee

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• HOCKEY: Registrations are now being accepted for the Troy Recreation Department Youth Hockey Initiation Program held at Hobart Arena. The program is for youth ages 5-10 and begins in mid-September and runs through mid-March. The program includes approximately one practice each week for 50 minutes. An equipment rental program is available. For more information and to register online, visit www.hobartarena.com on the “Registrations” page or contact the Recreation Department at (937) 3395145. • BOWLING: Ladies are needed to bowl in a ladies trio league at 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons at Troy Bowl. Please call secretary Helen Smith at (937) 347-7277 for more information. • BASEBALL: Registrations are being accepted for the 2012 Frosty Brown Fall Batting League. The senior fall batting league will run from Monday to Oct. 15, the live pitching league will run from Tuesday to Oct. 15 and the 10-12-year-old fall batting league will begin Sept. 8 and end in October. For more information, contact Frosty or Connie Brown at (937) 3394383 or visit the website www.frosty brownfallbattingleague.com. • SUBMIT-A-TIP: To submit an item to the Troy Daily News sports section, please contact Josh Brown at jbrown@tdnpublishing.com or Colin Foster at cfoster@tdnpublishing.com.

Bengals fall to Colts INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mr. Irrelevant picked up his first NFL win Thursday night. He’ll have to wait a little longer for it to count. Chandler Harnish, the last pick in this year’s draft, rallied the Colts twice Thursday night and threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Dominique Jones with 6:54 to play, giving the Colts a 20-16 victory over Cincinnati in the preseason finale. Harnish got his most extensive action of the preseason after both starting quarterbacks left the game early. Andrew Luck ran three plays, then headed to the sideline for good as it was scripted. He was 1 of 2 for 8 yards, easily his lightest work day since finishing

classes at Stanford and returning to the Colts in early June. Andy Dalton lasted twice as long, but left earlier than anticipated. On the Bengals’ sixth offensive play, Cincinnati’s young offensive line broke down and Robert Mathis hit Dalton on his throwing arm. Dalton stayed down initially, then got up, walked toward the sideline and dropped to the ground again where trainers appeared to be looking at his right elbow. He was diagnosed with a bruised arm. “Andy’s fine. He’ll be fine for Baltimore,” coach Marvin Lewis said at halftime, referring to Cincinnati’s season opener against the Ravens. “He would have gone right back in this game if it had been the regular season.”

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Indianapolis Colts defensive back DJ Johnson, left, tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ryan Whalen in the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday in Indianapolis.

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Aviators edge Trojans Staff Reports VANDALIA — Troy had a full week to think about its Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division showdown against Butler. The Trojans wish they had Thursday back, though. Butler got a 35 from one of its golfers, the only player to have a good day on the back nine at Cassel Hills, and it was enough to hold off Troy for a 164-170 victory to shake things up in the GWOC North.

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SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Football Troy at Spr. Shawnee (7:30 p.m.) Tippecanoe at Greenville (7:30 p.m.) Oakwood at Milton-Union (7:30 p.m.) Miami East at Ansonia (7:30 p.m.) Bethel at Bradford (7:30 p.m.) Covington at Mississinawa Valley (7:30 p.m.) Piqua at Kings (7:30 p.m.) Lehman at Minster (7:30 p.m.) Girls Golf Covington at Russia (3:45 p.m.) SATURDAY Boys Golf Milton-Union at Brookville Invite (8:30 a.m.) Miami East, Covington, Lehman at Versailles Invite (8:30 a.m.) Girls Golf Tippecanoe at Lima Central Catholic Invite (noon) Boys Soccer Graham at Milton-Union (1 p.m.) Bethel at Dixie (7 p.m.) Lehman at Dayton Christian (2:30 p.m.) Girls Soccer Troy at Lebanon (11:30 a.m.) Miami East at Tecumseh (1 p.m.) Bethel at Dixie (5 p.m.) Northwestern at Troy Christian (1 p.m.) Celina at Piqua (12:30 p.m.) Lehman at Dayton Christian (12:30 p.m.) Cross Country Troy at Lebanon Invite (10:15 a.m.) Tippecanoe, Milton-Union, Miami East, Covington, Newton, Troy Christian, Bradford, Lehman at Greenville Invite (8:30 a.m.) Bethel at Miamisburg (9 a.m.) Volleyball Miami East at Troy (12:30 p.m.) New Bremen/Jackson Center at Troy Christian (10 a.m.) Lehman Invite (9 a.m.)

Golfers looking to impress in Boston This was exactly what Rickie Fowler wanted to hear. “I’d pick him,” a voice called out behind the ninth green Thursday at the TPC Boston, causing Fowler to look over his shoulder and smile. Too bad this pronouncement came from the caddie for Justin Rose, and not Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III, who now has the increasingly difficult decision of picking four players to fill out his American team. See Page B4.

Hoke hopes for upset over Alabama Near the steps of Schembechler Hall, Alabama coach Nick Saban is holding the BCS’ national championship trophy with an ear-to-ear grin seldom seen on or off the field. The home of Michigan football is adorned with pieces of paper with pictures, such as the one with Saban, and Crimson Tide logos along with messages such as “Beat Bama” and “Roll The Tide,” that welcome the Wolverines during game week of this year’s highly anticipated opener. See

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Miami East’s Ashley Current (32) blocks a shot during a game against Newton on Thursday in Casstown.

Business as usual Vikings take care of Indians in home opener Staff Reports CASSTOWN — Pomp and circumstance? A ticker-tape parade? A big, loud, gaudy celebration for their first home match since winning the Division III MIAMI COUNTY State title last season? T h e Miami East Vikings need not these things. Miami East (4-0, 1-0 Cross County Conference) went about its business Thursday night in its home opener, taking care of Cross County Conference foe Newton in three, 25-6, 25-11, 25-7.

Troy bested Butler in the preseason GWOC tournament — but now finds itself needing to win out in divisional play and perform well at the postseason tournament to have a chance at the top spot. “The season’s far from over, but we’re a little on the outside looking in after today,” Troy coach Ty Mercer said. “We just didn’t play well. Too many double- and triple-bogies. It was a good effort, but it just wasn’t meant to be.” Connor Super led Troy (4-2, 11) with a 41, Kaleb Tittle shot a 42, Dalton Cascaden shot 43, Dylan Cascaden and Cam Weaver shot 44 and Troy Moore shot 49. The Trojans travel to NCC Tuesday for the Firebird Invitational. Bethel 162, Arcanum 169 GALLIPOLIS — Bethel defeated Arcanum 162-169 at Cliffside Golf Course in Cross County Conference play on Thursday. Bethel was led by Mike Green shooting 37. Tyler Juday shot 38, Tyler Brookhart 42, and Brandon James 45to round out the scoring

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Bears down Browns CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Colt McCoy did little to solidify winning Cleveland’s backup job or impress any other NFL team and Chicago’s Josh McCown threw two touchdown passes in the first half, leading the Bears to a 28-20 victory over the Browns on Thursday night in the exhibition finale. McCoy, who lost his starting job in training camp to rookie Brandon Weeden, is battling Seneca Wallace to be Cleveland’s No. 2 QB. McCoy went 2 of 5 for 16 yards and an interception. The Bears (3-1) returned an interception and blocked punt for TDs in a 90-second span of the third quarter to pull away from the Browns (2-2). McCown played the entire game, finishing 20 of 29 for 157 yards and AP the two TDs. He will sit behind Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy drops back to pass starter Jay Cutler and Jason in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against Campbell. the Chicago Bears Thursday in Cleveland. The Browns are unlikely to keep

both McCoy and Wallace on the roster, which must be trimmed to the league-mandated 53-man limit Friday night. Cleveland has discussed trading McCoy, but coach Pat Shurmur has been impressed with the way his former starter has handled his demotion and may want to keep him as insurance should Weeden get hurt. Shurmur has much more to worry about than naming his backup quarterback. Cleveland’s special teams were bad again, and rookie running back Trent Richardson still hasn’t returned after undergoing knee surgery on Aug. 9. Not wanting to risk injury to any of his starters, Shurmur sat almost all of his first-teamers, including Weeden and his entire defense. Shurmur said earlier this week he was pleased with Weeden’s development during training camp and feels the 28-year-old is ready to face Philadelphia in the Sept. 9 opener.

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■ Soccer

Bethel boys dismantle Dixie, 6-0 Staff Reports

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LEWISBURG — The Bethel boys soccer team blanked Tri-County North by a score of 6-0 on Thursday. Brandon Swank had two goals and an assist, Ethan Vantilburg, Nick Wanamaker and Riley Shaffer all had goals. Tyler Banks scored and added a helper, Carlos Panzardi also had an assist. The Bees travel to take on Dixie at 7 p.m. Saturday. FM 1, Newton 0

— PITSBURG Franklin-Monroe scored a goal with 1:54 remaining in the game to escape with a 1-0 victory over Newton on Thursday. Gavin Alexander had eight saves in goal for the Indians. Newton (1-1-1, 01 Cross County Conference) look to rebound in the CCC, hosting Twin Vally South on Thursday. Dixie 4, Milton-Union 0 NEW LEBANON — Milton-Union fell to Dixie

on Thursday night 4-0. With the loss, the Bulldogs are now 1-2 on the season. They will face the Graham Falcons on Saturday. Girls Miami East 6, National Trail 0 NEW PARIS — Miami East had no trouble handling National Trail to open Cross County Conference play. The Vikings did not allow a shot on goal in their 6-0 win over the Blazers. Stevee Hazel sent a long ball into the box that Katrina Sutherly tracked down and set past the

keeper. Sutherly recorded her second goal of the night just seven minutes later off a pass into the box from Katelyn Gardella. Kylie Brown scored 91 seconds into the second half off a header from a Sutherly corner kick. Emily Holicki then notched her first goal of the night on a secondchance opportunity. Cheyenne Smith scored an unassisted goal and Holicki finished out the scoring off a through ball from Montana Hahn. Miami East is now 4-0

(1-0 CCC). They will travel to Tecumseh on Saturday. Milton-Union 8, Dixie 0 WEST MILTON — Kasey Jackson recorded a hat trick and added three assists on Thursday to help the Milton-Union girls soccer team past Dixie, 8-0. Katelyn Krieger scored two goals and added an assist, Matison Jackson also had two goals and an assist, Josie Berberich scored once and had an assist and Bethany Claflin recorded an assist. Milton (2-2, 1-1

Southwestern Buckeye Conference Buckeye Division) plays Tuesday at home against Waynesville. Bethel 5, TCN 0 LEWISBURG — The Bethel girls soccer team improved to 2-2 with a 5-0 victory over Tri-County North on Thursday. Courtney Schmidt and Lytia Hart each scored two goals in the win, while Briana Anthony added a goal and an assist. Maddie Ellerbrock had two assists for the Bees. Bethel plays at Dixie on Saturday.

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Troy takes down Wayne, 5-0

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HUBER HEIGHTS — Troy defeated Wayne on Thursday night 5-0. At first singles Ivy Smith defeated Sam Urig 6-0, 6-0. Amber Smith defeated Isabel Pappaterra at second singles 6-1, 6-2. Mayu Ohtsuka defeated Yasmeen Ussa 6-0, 6-1 at third singles. Meredith Orozco and Holly Riley won at first doubles 6-0, 6-1. At second doubels Kelly Fischer and Marina Wehrkamp won 60, 6-1. Troy is now 4-4 on the season. They face Beavercreek at home on Thursday.

M-U 5, Northridge 0 DAYTON — MiltonUnion easily handled Northridge 5-0 on Thursday. Brooke Falb won in first singles 6-0, 6-0. In second singles Jesica Ferguson won 6-1, 6-1. Sarah Black won 6-0, 6-2 in third singles. Kayla Smith and Claire Fetters won in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in first doubles. Leann Puterbaugh and Lizzie Fetters won in second doubles 6-0, 6-0. The win improves Milton-Union’s record to 61. They will travel to Bellbrook on Tuesday.

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Hamilton says Armstrong gave him PED in 1999 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tyler Hamilton says Lance Armstrong gave him an illegal blood booster before the 1999 Tour de France and that the teammates took blood transfusions together during the cycling race the following year. Hamilton makes the allegations in his book, “The Secret Race. Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France, Doping, Coverups and Winning at All Costs,” set to be published Sept. 5. The Associated Press purchased a copy Thursday. Hamilton and Armstrong rode together on the U.S. Postal Service team from 1998 to 2001. Armstrong has long denied doping but last week chose not to fight drug charges by the U.S. AntiDoping Agency. USADA has erased 14 years of Armstrong’s competitive results, including his seven Tour de France titles. The books covers much of what Hamilton said in a 2011 interview with “60 Minutes” and what he said

he told federal criminal investigators looking into doping allegations on the Postal team. Officials closed that investigation in February without bringing any charges against Armstrong. But Hamilton also provides sharper, personal details of what he says was an alleged doping program encouraged by Armstrong and other team leaders. He describes in detail how he and other cyclists doped and how they avoided getting caught. “Lance worked the system … Lance was the system,” Hamilton wrote. Armstrong’s agent Bill Stapleton declined comment when contacted by phone. Hamilton discusses at length his own descent into performance-enhancing drug use and said the team started even before Armstrong joined in 1998. He and Armstrong soon became roommates and confidants who would discuss using the blood-booster EPO and other PEDs.

Tournament within a tournament in Boston NORTON, Mass. (AP) — This was exactly what Rickie Fowler wanted to hear. “I’d pick him,” a voice called out behind the ninth green Thursday at the TPC Boston, causing Fowler to look over his shoulder and smile. Too bad this pronouncement came from the caddie for Justin Rose, and not Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III, who now has the increasingly difficult decision of picking four players to fill out his American team. The 99-man field in the Deutsche Bank Championship, which starts Friday, feels a lot smaller than that. This is the second event in the FedEx Cup playoffs as it moves closer to the Tour Championship and a shot at the $10 million bonus. But at least for the first few days, the chatter in a half-dozen players who face what amounts to the final audition before Love announces his picks Tuesday in New York. Fowler is one of those players trying to make an impression. So is Hunter Mahan, who played two groups behind him in the pro-am. And right behind Mahan was Nick Watney, who wasn’t even part of

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Rickie Fowler tees off on the fourth hole during the Pro Am round of the Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament at TPC Boston Thursday in Norton, Mass. the Ryder Cup equation until he won The Barclays on Sunday. That made him No. 1 in the FedEx Cup standings, which made him happy. And it made Watney part of the Ryder Cup conversation,

which made him … well, he’s not sure what to think. Watney was such a long shot to make the Ryder Cup team a week ago that he hasn’t been measured for a team uni-

form, and when Love hosted an informal dinner the PGA at Championship three weeks ago for potential Ryder Cup players, Watney didn’t even get invited.

■ CONTINUED FROM B3 for Bethel. Other scores included Thomas Stevens 45 and Jacob Pytel 49. Bethel is 4-5 overall, 24 in the CCC. It will play at home against Newton on Tuesday. Tippecanoe 165, Kenton Ridge 173 SPRINGFIELD — Tippecanoe beat Kenton Ridge 165-173 in Central Buckeye Conference play. Austin Hadden led the Red Devils by shooting

38. Steve Calhoun and Wyatt Wilson both shot 41 and Evan Hood rounded out the scoring with 45. For Kenton Ridge, Eric Myers paced the Cougars with 39. Seth Fern shot 41, Branden McDuffie 45 and Kyle Beers 46. Other scores for Tippecanoe were Jack Pelisheck (47) and Joey Fisher (51). For Kenton Ridge, Bo Olderham shot 49 and Sam Hudson (47).

• Girls Golf Troy 188, Miami East 199 TROY — The Troy Trojans bounced back from a loss to Butler on Wednesday, matching their score from the day before and defeating Miami East 188-199 at Troy Country Club on Thursday. Caroline Elsass-Smith led the Trojans with a 43, Morgan McKinney shot a 44, Caitlin Dowling added

a 50, Allison Brown shot 51. Other Trojan scores were Ali Helman (59) and Maddy Taylor (66). Tori Nuss paced the Vikings by shooting a 46, Sam Denlinger shot a 47, Allie Kindell shot 52, Macaleh Thompson added 54. Other Viking scores were Jeni Slone (58) and Kiera Fellers (64). Troy returns to action Sep. 6 at Moss Creek against Beavercreek and Chaminade Julienne.

coach) Michelle (Owen) will have her players ready.” Troy 3, Springfiled 0 SPRINGFIELD — The Troy volleyball team had little trouble rebounding from a tough loss to Centerville on Tuesday night, cruising to a three game victory over Springfield. The Trojans (3-1) won 25-12, 25-9, 2515. Jenna Selby had 10 kills, Emily Moser had nine kills and two aces, Jillian Ross added nine kills, Jennifer Monnier finished with 10 kills, Mackenzie Rice had 27 assists, 13 digs and three kills, Cassie Rice had 13 digs and six aces, Abby Brinkman added three

digs and three aces and Lauren Freed had three kills and five digs. Troy has a huge matchup with defending Division III champion Miami East on Saturday at home. Covington 3, Tri-Village 0 COVINGTON — The Covington Buccs rebounded from a lackluster effort in the season opener against Fairlawn with an impressive win over TriVillage on Thursday. “Much better,” Covington coach Ashley Miller said. “We were a completely different team tonight than we were earlier in the week.” And it showed on the scoreboard as Covington won all three games by

the scores of 25-21, 25-20 and 26-24. Anna Snyder led Covington with 14 kills, while Jenna Rindler had 10 kills and freshman Brooke Gostomsky recorded eight kills. Senior Shelby Wagg had 31 assists and Jessica Dammeyer had a monster night with 32 digs. Covington (1-1, 1-0 Cross County Conference) has a battle with neighboring rival Newton on the road. Dixie 3, Milton-Union 1 WEST MILTON — The Milton-Union Bulldogs were defeated by the Dixie Greyhounds 3-1 on Thursday night. They lost by scores of 25-23, 25-22, 15-25, 28-26.

“It was a very exciting match,” Milton-Union coach Bill Ginn said. “Except for the part where we lost, of course, it was a very fun match to watch. I think we learned something as a team tonight about playing as a team, at least I hope we did. I think we’ll be alright.” Junior Christine Heisey tallied 22 assists for the match, while junior Kinsey Douglas — in her first game back from injury — had 12 kills. Cloe Smith added 15 digs, Jessica Shields had 13 digs, and senior Michelle Richardson had 10 kills in the losing effort. Milton-Union is now 12 for the season and will host Waynesville on Tuesday.

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Volley ■ CONTINUED FROM B3 “We were all about business,” Miami East coach John Cash said. “That’s the way these girls are. They stay focused on the game in front of us, the practice in front of us. “That’s the way we treat these regular season games. We want to work on things and get better.” And the Vikings used a balanced attack to take down the Indians. Abby Cash had seven kills, six aces, 14 assists and three digs, Leah Dunivan had seven kills, two aces, a block and a dig, Angie Mack had seven kills, three aces and six digs, Trina Current had six kills and a dig, Sam Cash had five kills,

two aces and 15 assists, Allison Morrett had a kill, two aces, an assist and seven digs, Ashley Current had a kill and Allie Millhouse had two aces and six digs. “We like to come in with a gameplan and execute it. And the girls did a very good job of that tonight,” Cash said. “And I was really proud of the way they balanced the offense.” Now Miami East prepares for a short road trip to Troy on Saturday. “An inter-county grudge match against a much-improved Troy team. We need to bring our ‘A’ game,” Cash said. “We need to be ready to do the things we need to do, because I guarantee (Troy

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Redd fits in at USC

Michigan looks for big upset ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Near the steps of Schembechler Hall, Alabama coach Nick Saban is holding the BCS’ national championship trophy with an ear-to-ear grin seldom seen on or off the field. The home of Michigan football is adorned with pieces of paper with pictures, such as the one with Saban, and Crimson Tide logos along with messages such as “Beat Bama” and “Roll The Tide,” that welcome the Wolverines during game week of this year’s highly anticipated opener. It’s the kind of hokey thing Brady Hoke started last season. And like just about every other thing he has done, it has worked. Hoke said he brought the tradition that he started at Ball State and carried to San Diego State to Ann Arbor and just because, “This is Michigan,” as he often says, the rah-rah tactic has stuck. “It’s pretty simple,” he said with a shrug. “It’s game week and making sure that we focus in on what’s at hand for us.” No. 8 Michigan figures to have its hands full against defending champion and second-ranked Alabama on Saturday night at Cowboys. The Crimson Tide is nearly a two-touchdown favorite. If Hoke can help the Wolverines pull off an upset of Saban’s Alabama machine, it might just be the biggest victory of his coaching career. Michigan associate athletic director for football, Mike Vollmar, said the two coaches have a lot in common. And, he would know. Vollmar is working closely with Hoke for a second season after having a similar job alongside Saban for three seasons at Alabama and when he was at Michigan State. “They’re both great coaches, who care about the kids,” Vollmar said Thursday. “They’re very good at Xs and Os and with dotting Is and crossing Ts off the field with academics, recruiting and helping young me grow up.”

South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw (14) gets away from Vanderbilt's Johnell Thomas (98) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday in Nashville, Tenn.

S. Carolina avoids upset Gamecocks hold off Commodores NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 9 South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier got a big scare to open the season. Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw helped the Gamecocks grind their way through past plucky Vanderbilt. Lattimore ran for two touchdowns and 110 yards in his first game back after tearing his left ACL, and Shaw ran for 92 yards while playing the second half with an injured shoulder as No. 9 South Carolina rallied for a 17-13 victory against Vanderbilt on Thursday night. Shaw bruised his right, throwing shoulder late in the first half and missed the first two series of the third quarter before returning. The junior drove the Gamecocks for the go-ahead touchdown and ran 12 yards to the Vandy 1 before rolling in pain in the end zone. Lattimore scored the go-ahead TD on a 1-yard run with 11:25 to go. Vanderbilt had plenty of time to attempt a comeback, the last with 5:08 left. But The Commodores turned it over on downs with 1:47 to go when Jordan Matthews couldn’t handle a fourth-down pass from

Jordan Rodgers. Gamecocks defensive back D.J. Swearinger appeared to grab Matthews’ arm before the ball arrived. Vanderbilt didn’t have the sellout crowd coach James Franklin wanted, but most of the 38,393 who did turn out were wearing black as part of a “blackout.” The Commodores came up with three sacks and forced two turnovers, and they outgained South Carolina 276-272 in total offense. South Carolina had But Lattimore and Shaw running through and around the Commodores all night long. Lattimore played for the first time since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament last October. The Gamecocks also got five sacks and came up with an interception that set up Lattimore’s first TD, a 29yarder in the first quarter. The Gamecocks’ night started off with two turnovers and a penalty on their first four offensive plays. Spurrier used three different quarterbacks, including senior Seth Strickland who’s only on the depth chart as a holder when Shaw shuffled to the sideline holding his right arm close to his side to protect his aching shoulder. South Carolina finished with 67 yards passing, a rare stat for a Spurrier-coached team. Even with the ugly start, South Carolina jumped out to a 10-0 lead.

Vanderbilt came right back with 10 straight points to tie it up going into halftime. Rodgers threw a 78-yard TD pass to Matthews in the second quarter as Vanderbilt scored 10 straight points to tie up the Gamecocks. Carey Spear put Vanderbilt ahead 13-10 with his second field goal, a 44-yarder, with 6:51 left in the third quarter. Shaw was hurt at the end of a 2yard run down to the Vanderbilt 46 late in the first half. He went to the sideline before going to the locker room where he was examined. Dylan Thompson finished the half and oversaw two three-and-outs to start the second half before Shaw ran back to the Gamecocks’ sideline. The junior quarterback, who’s now 9-1 as a starter, came back into the game with 6:02 left in the third quarter. He went three-and-out himself before putting together the gamewinning drive. The big play was a 20-yard pass to Justice Cunningham. Officials flagged Vanderbilt cornerback Andre Hal for hitting a defenseless receiver above the shoulder, knocking the receiver’s helmet off. Hal tried to make up for the penalty with a 52-yard kickoff return, but the Commodores punted it back after going three-and-out to lose momentum.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Silas Redd still hasn’t seen any beaches or waves in Southern California. He’s been too busy in the sweltering heat downtown, cramming an entire offseason into one month of frenzied preparation. And despite the rush, nearly everything about the former Penn State tailback’s transition to the Trojans has been remarkably smooth. “I can’t believe it’s only been a month,” Redd said after a morning practice this week. “It’s been a busy month. I haven’t been able to experience much so far. Football and school takes up a lot of my time, but I’m going to get out.” A few weeks after Redd transferred to USC in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, the junior has been named a costarter for the top-ranked heading into Trojans Saturday’s opener against Hawaii. He has absorbed the Trojans’ offense with a speed that has impressed his new coaches and teammates, and he’s already feeling connected to the laid-back vibe on USC’s sun-soaked campus. For a Connecticut product who grew up dreaming of playing for Joe Paterno, this West Coast move was thoroughly unexpected but he’s already glad he did it. He’s even wearing the same No. 25 jersey he wore in Happy Valley. Redd said he chose the Trojans “just to be a part of something great. They had a great team without me, and I don’t think I hurt the team.” The Trojans are certain he’ll do quite the opposite. On a roster loaded with elite offensive talent, Redd is determined to be just another complementary piece around quarterback Matt Barkley and he has worked overtime for the last month to get up to speed.

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On day of plenty U.S. wins, Roddick says he’ll quit NEW YORK (AP) — By turns a bit wistful and at his wisecracking best, Andy Roddick let the tennis world in on a little secret he kept for a couple of days: This U.S. Open will be the last tournament of his career. Roddick made the surprising announcement at a hastily arranged news conference Thursday, his 30th birthday, at Flushing Meadows, the site of his biggest triumph the 2003 championship, the last time an American man won a Grand Slam singles trophy. “I just feel like it’s time,” said Roddick, a former No. 1-ranked player who is seeded 20th. “I don’t know that I’m healthy enough or committed enough to go another year. I’ve always wanted to, in a perfect world, finish at this event. I have a lot of family and friends here. I’ve thought all year that I would know when I got to this tournament. When I was playing my first round, I knew.” He is scheduled to play 19year-old Bernard Tomic of Australia in the second round Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Roddick’s impending departure was by far the biggest news of Day 4 at the year’s last major tournament, overshadowing some otherwise noteworthy on-court developments in the afternoon. There was the loss by fifthseeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the 2008 Australian Open runner-up, against a man ranked 52nd. And there was a spate of victories by American men, two who are Roddick’s contemporaries and good pals (32-year-old James Blake and 30-year-old Mardy Fish), and two who have been viewed as possible successors as the best the country has to offer in

Sara Errani, of Italy, sets to return to Vera Dushevina in the second round of play at the U.S. Open tennis tournament Thursday. the sport (19-year-old Jack Sock and 24-year-old Sam Querrey). “I saw the press conference just before I came out here. I had a feeling, thought it might be, because he’s someone who puts heart and soul into every match. It gets tougher as you get older, and I don’t think he could keep doing it the same way,” said the 115th-ranked Blake, whose 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 upset of No. 24 Marcel Granollers of Spain was stunning for its ease. No. 23-seeded Fish came back to beat two-time U.S. Open semifinalist Nikolay Davydenko 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-1, 6-2, the tournamentrecord 10th match in which a man

erased a two-set deficit and came all the way back to win. Davydenko’s takeaway? Men should be playing best-ofthree-set matches at Grand Slam tournaments, the way women do. “Why (do) girls play best of three sets and we should play best of five sets and have the same prize money?” Davydenko said, reviving a familiar debate. “Why are we playing five-set matches? We need to play best of three in Grand Slams. Everybody will support (that idea, even Roger) Federer. For Federer, it’s easy to win in one hour, two sets. No need to run (for) a third set,” Davydenko said.

Of course, for Federer, winning three sets before his opponent does never has been much of a problem, and the 17-time major champion moved into the third round with a routine 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory over 83rd-ranked Bjorn Phau of Germany on Thursday night. Naturally, he was asked about Roddick, a guy Federer beat in all four Grand Slam finals they played against each other, including one at the U.S. Open and three at Wimbledon. “Oh, man. He’s a great man,” Federer said. “I’ve had some great battles with him for a long, long time.

“Obviously, the Wimbledon finals come to mind, the ones we played together. He’s a great, great competitor and a great champion, really.” Looking ahead to Friday, Federer also mentioned that he thinks Roddick “truly deserves a great ovation, a great atmosphere, a great crowd. … I’m definitely going to watch it. It’s not one to miss, and I hope it’s not his last.” Querrey also echoed the sentiments of plenty of others about Roddick’s decision. “He’s been my biggest role model the last 10 years, playing tennis, watching tennis. He’s been a really great guy, a great leader to us all. Nice and kind. Really generous to the up-and-comers,” Querrey said after beating Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round. “For me, for … the 18-year-olds now, he’s just been an unbelievable champion, a Hall of Famer.” While few seemed to have an inkling that Roddick would say farewell during these two weeks, 14-time major champion Serena Williams, for one, was not taken aback. Indeed, after beating Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain 62, 6-4, Williams said she knew this was coming. “I mean, he told me a while ago last year that this would be it,” she said. “We were talking about it. I was just thinking, ‘Change your mind, Andy. Change your mind.’ But I guess he didn’t.” His title in New York nine years ago was the last time an American man won a Grand Slam singles title, and Roddick reminisced as he often has in the past about coming to the U.S. Open with his parents as a present when he turned 8 years old.

SCOREBOARD

Friday, August 31, 2012

BASEBALL Baseball Expanded Standings All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct New York 75 55 .577 72 58 .554 Baltimore 71 60 .542 Tampa Bay 62 69 .473 Boston 59 71 .454 Toronto Central Division W L Pct Chicago 72 58 .554 69 60 .535 Detroit 58 71 .450 Kansas City 55 76 .420 Cleveland 53 78 .405 Minnesota West Division W L Pct Texas 77 53 .592 Oakland 73 57 .562 68 62 .523 Los Angeles 64 68 .485 Seattle NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Washington 79 51 .608 Atlanta 74 57 .565 62 69 .473 Philadelphia 61 70 .466 New York 59 72 .450 Miami Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 80 52 .606 St. Louis 71 60 .542 Pittsburgh 70 60 .538 62 68 .477 Milwaukee 50 80 .385 Chicago 40 90 .308 Houston West Division W L Pct San Francisco 73 57 .562 Los Angeles 70 61 .534 64 67 .489 Arizona 61 71 .462 San Diego 53 76 .411 Colorado

TROY DAILY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM 42. Beatriz Recari ..........18 43. Karin Sjodin..............15 44. Hee-Won Han ..........18 45. Catriona Matthew.....13 46. Mina Harigae............18 47. Caroline Hedwall......13 48. Jodi Ewart ................14 49. Nicole Castrale.........12 50. Jennifer Johnson......16

Scores GB WCGB — — 3 — 4½ 1½ 13½ 10½ 16 13

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

Str L-1 W-1 L-1 L-2 W-2

Home 40-26 37-30 35-30 32-38 32-30

Away 35-29 35-28 36-30 30-31 27-41

GB WCGB — — 2½ 2½ 13½ 13½ 17½ 17½ 19½ 19½

L10 7-3 5-5 5-5 1-9 2-8

Str L-1 L-2 W-2 L-5 L-1

Home 38-26 39-26 28-33 31-35 25-40

Away 34-32 30-34 30-38 24-41 28-38

GB WCGB — — 4 — 9 4 14 9

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

Str L-1 W-6 W-2 W-1

Home 43-25 39-27 35-29 33-30

Away 34-28 34-30 33-33 31-38

GB WCGB — — 5½ — 17½ 9 18½ 10 20½ 12

L10 5-5 4-6 6-4 4-6 4-6

Str W-2 L-1 W-1 L-1 L-1

Home 37-24 36-29 32-37 30-35 30-32

Away 42-27 38-28 30-32 31-35 29-40

GB WCGB — — 8½ — 9 ½ 17 8½ 29 20½ 39 30½

L10 6-4 6-4 4-6 8-2 3-7 1-9

Str W-3 L-3 W-2 L-1 W-1 L-4

Home 42-24 40-26 40-26 38-28 33-32 27-37

Away 38-28 31-34 30-34 24-40 17-48 13-53

GB WCGB — — 3½ 1 9½ 7 13 10½ 19½ 17

L10 7-3 4-6 2-8 9-1 7-3

Str W-2 W-1 L-6 W-1 L-1

Home 37-28 35-29 33-34 33-33 28-40

Away 36-29 35-32 31-33 28-38 25-36

AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday's Games Toronto 8, N.Y. Yankees 5 Chicago White Sox 8, Baltimore 1 Oakland 8, Cleveland 4 Tampa Bay 8, Texas 4 Kansas City 1, Detroit 0 Minnesota 10, Seattle 0 L.A. Angels 10, Boston 3 Thursday's Games Oakland 12, Cleveland 7 Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 3 Seattle 5, Minnesota 4 Toronto 2, Tampa Bay 0 Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Friday's Games Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 5-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 12-9), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 9-9) at Detroit (Fister 7-8), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Dempster 3-1) at Cleveland (Jimenez 9-13), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Hellickson 8-9) at Toronto (Morrow 7-5), 7:07 p.m. Minnesota (De Vries 3-5) at Kansas City (W.Smith 4-6), 8:10 p.m. Boston (A.Cook 3-7) at Oakland (McCarthy 7-5), 10:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Haren 8-10) at Seattle (Millwood 4-11), 10:10 p.m. Saturday's Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Boston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. Sunday's Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Texas at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Boston at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 8:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday's Games L.A. Dodgers 10, Colorado 8 Cincinnati 6, Arizona 2 San Diego 8, Atlanta 2 N.Y. Mets 3, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 0 Washington 8, Miami 4 Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 1 San Francisco 6, Houston 4 Thursday's Games Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Chicago Cubs 12, Milwaukee 11 Washington 8, St. Louis 1 San Francisco at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Friday's Games San Francisco (Bumgarner 14-8) at Chicago Cubs (Volstad 1-9), 2:20 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 13-10) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 16-7), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Dickey 16-4) at Miami (Eovaldi 4-9), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 8-7) at Atlanta (Minor 7-10), 7:35 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 6-8) at Houston (Abad 0-1), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Karstens 5-3) at Milwaukee (M.Rogers 2-1), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Richard 11-12) at Colorado (White 2-6), 8:40 p.m. Arizona (Cahill 9-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Harang 9-8), 10:10 p.m. Saturday's Games San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Sunday's Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 2:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:05 p.m. Thursday's Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland . . . .001 522101—12 13 0 Cleveland . . .100 113 100—7 10 1 J.Parker, Scribner (6), Blevins (6), J.Miller (7) and Kottaras; Masterson, Seddon (5), Sipp (7), J.Smith (7), C.Perez (9) and Marson. W_J.Parker 97. L_Masterson 10-12. HRs_Oakland, Crisp (9), Pennington (4), Reddick (27), Donaldson (4). Cleveland, Kipnis (13). Chicago . . . .010 000 002—3 10 0 Baltimore . . .004 100 00x—5 8 0 Quintana, N.Jones (4), H.Santiago (7), Veal (8) and Pierzynski, H.Gimenez; Britton, Strop (9),

Ji.Johnson (9) and Teagarden. W_Britton 4-1. L_Quintana 5-3. Sv_Ji.Johnson (41). HRs_Baltimore, Teagarden (2), Ad.Jones (26). Seattle . . . . . .100 004 000—5 6 0 Minnesota . . .200 000 020—4 6 0 Beavan, Furbush (8), Pryor (8), Wilhelmsen (9) and J.Montero; Duensing, Fien (6), Waldrop (7), Burton (8), Perkins (9) and Mauer. W_Beavan 9-8. L_Duensing 3-10. Sv_Wilhelmsen (21). HRs_Minnesota, Willingham (33). Tampa Bay . .000 000 000—0 5 0 Toronto . . . . .200 000 00x—2 8 0 M.Moore, W.Davis (7), Howell (8), Badenhop (8) and Lobaton; Villanueva, Oliver (7), Lincoln (8), Janssen (9) and Mathis. W_Villanueva 7-4. L_M.Moore 10-8. Sv_Janssen (18). NATIONAL LEAGUE NewYork . . . .110 000 000—2 7 1 Philadelphia .001 110 00x—3 12 0 Niese, R.Ramirez (7), R.Carson (8) and Thole; K.Kendrick, Valdes (8), Papelbon (9) and Lerud, Kratz. W_K.Kendrick 8-9. L_Niese 10-8. Sv_Papelbon (30). HRs_New York, Baxter (2), Hairston (15). Milwaukee . .005 202110—11 17 0 Chicago . . . .210 006003—12 14 0 Marcum, Li.Hernandez (5), M.Parra (6), Veras (6), Henderson (8), Fr.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy; Raley, Bowden (5), B.Parker (7), Russell (7), Camp (8), Marmol (9) and Clevenger, W_Marmol 2-2. W.Castillo. L_Fr.Rodriguez 2-7. HRs_Milwaukee, Lucroy (9), Braun (36), Ransom (10). St. Louis . . . .000 000 010—1 4 0 Washington .201 012 20x—8 13 1 J.Garcia, Salas (6), Lynn (7), Mujica (8) and Y.Molina, Bry.Anderson; E.Jackson, Mic.Gonzalez (9) and Flores. W_E.Jackson 8-9. L_J.Garcia 36. HRs_Washington, Harper (15), Werth (4). Midwest League Eastern Division W L Pct. GB Bowling Green (Rays) 40 26 .606 — Lake County (Indians) 37 29 .561 3 Fort Wayne (Padres) 36 30 .545 4 Lansing (Blue Jays) 33 31 .516 6 West Michigan (Tigers)34 32 .515 6 Great Lakes (Dodgers)31 35 .470 9 South Bend (D-backs) 31 35 .470 9 Dayton (Reds) 28 36 .438 11 Western Division W L Pct. GB 44 22 .667 — Clinton (Mariners) Burlington (Athletics) 35 31 .530 9 34 31 .523 9½ Beloit (Twins) Kane County (Royals) 32 33 .492 11½ Wisconsin (Brewers) 31 34 .477 12½ Quad Cities (Cardinals)3035 .462 13½ Peoria (Cubs) 27 38 .415 16½ Cedar Rapids (Angels)20 45 .308 23½ Thursday's Games Great Lakes 8, Dayton 6 Lake County 11, Bowling Green 4 Fort Wayne 10, West Michigan 4 South Bend 9, Lansing 3 Clinton 3, Burlington 1 Cedar Rapids at Peoria, 7:30 p.m. Kane County at Quad Cities, 8 p.m. Beloit at Wisconsin, 8:05 p.m. Friday's Games Bowling Green at Lake County, 1 p.m. Great Lakes at Dayton, 7 p.m. West Michigan at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. Burlington at Clinton, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids at Peoria, 7:30 p.m. Lansing at South Bend, 7:35 p.m. Kane County at Quad Cities, 8 p.m. Beloit at Wisconsin, 8:05 p.m. Saturday's Games Dayton at West Michigan, 7 p.m. South Bend at Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m. Lake County at Lansing, 7:05 p.m. Wisconsin at Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Peoria at Kane County, 7:30 p.m. Clinton at Cedar Rapids, 7:35 p.m. Quad Cities at Beloit, 8 p.m. Fort Wayne at Bowling Green, 8:05 p.m. Sunday's Games Dayton at West Michigan, 1 p.m. South Bend at Great Lakes, 2:05 p.m. Lake County at Lansing, 2:05 p.m. Quad Cities at Beloit, 3 p.m. Wisconsin at Burlington, 3 p.m. Fort Wayne at Bowling Green, 3:05 p.m. Clinton at Cedar Rapids, 3:05 p.m. Peoria at Kane County, 7:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL National Football League Preseason Glance All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 1 3 0 .250 55 69 Buffalo 0 4 0 .000 59 119

AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 8 a.m. SPEED — Formula One, practice for Grand Prix of Belgium, at Francorchamps, Belgium 1 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, final practice for Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200, at Hampton, Ga. (same-day tape) 2:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for AdvoCare 500, at Hampton, Ga. 4:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, pole qualifying for Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200, at Hampton, Ga. 6 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for AdvoCare 500, at Hampton, Ga. 8 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200, at Hampton, Ga. CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — British Columbia at Montreal COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Boise St. at Michigan St. GOLF 8:30 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, European Masters, second round, at Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland 2 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Deutsche Bank Championship, first round, at Norton, Mass. 6:30 p.m. TGC — Web.com Tour, Mylan Classic, second round, at Canonsburg, Pa. (same-day tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Chicago White Sox at Detroit or Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees PREP FOOTBALL 7 p.m. FSN — St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) vs. Columbus (Fla.), at Miami Gardens, Fla. SOCCER 10:30 p.m. NBCSN — MLS, Colorado at Portland TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men's second and women's third round, at New York 7 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men's second and women's third round, at New York N.Y. Jets Miami South Houston Jacksonville Tennessee Indianapolis North Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland West

0 4 0 .000 31 88 0 4 0 .000 43 96 W 3 3 3 2

L 1 1 1 2

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF .750 101 .750 100 .750 89 .500 99

PA 80 117 67 75

W 3 2 2 2

L 1 2 2 2

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF .750 104 .500 108 .500 70 .500 84

PA 71 92 72 82

W L T Pct PF PA 3 0 01.000 61 43 San Diego 1 2 0 .333 65 62 Denver Oakland 1 2 0 .333 58 54 Kansas City 1 3 0 .250 61 116 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 4 0 01.000 106 60 3 1 0 .750 73 60 Dallas Washington 3 1 0 .750 98 59 2 2 0 .500 80 58 N.Y. Giants South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 2 2 0 .500 69 72 2 2 0 .500 60 95 Tampa Bay New Orleans 2 3 0 .400 87 81 Atlanta 1 3 0 .250 73 85 North W L T Pct PF PA 3 1 0 .750 84 99 Chicago Detroit 2 2 0 .500 102 94 Green Bay 2 2 0 .500 74 72 Minnesota 1 3 0 .250 76 71 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 3 0 01.000 101 41 San Francisco 2 1 0 .667 55 50 St. Louis 2 2 0 .500 84 92 Arizona 1 3 0 .250 85 103 Wednesday's Games Washington 30, Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Giants 6, New England 3 Dallas 30, Miami 13 Thursday's Games Jacksonville 24, Atlanta 14 Philadelphia 28, N.Y. Jets 10 Houston 28, Minnesota 24 St. Louis 31, Baltimore 17 Green Bay 24, Kansas City 3 Tennessee 10, New Orleans 6 Indianapolis 20, Cincinnati 16 Pittsburgh 17, Carolina 16 Detroit 38, Buffalo 32 Chicago 28, Cleveland 20 San Diego at San Francisco, 10 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 10 p.m. Denver at Arizona, 11 p.m.

GOLF World Golf Ranking Through Aug. 26 1. Rory McIlroy................NIR 2. Luke Donald..............ENG 3. Tiger Woods...............USA 4. Lee Westwood ..........ENG 5. Webb Simpson ..........USA 6. Bubba Watson ...........USA 7. Jason Dufner .............USA 8. Justin Rose ...............ENG 9. Adam Scott ................AUS 10. Steve Stricker ..........USA 11. Matt Kuchar .............USA 12. Keegan Bradley.......USA 13. Graeme McDowell....NIR 14. Sergio Garcia...........ESP 15. Zach Johnson..........USA 16. Dustin Johnson .......USA 17. Louis Oosthuizen.....SAF 18. Hunter Mahan .........USA 19. Nick Watney.............USA 20. Brandt Snedeker .....USA 21. Ernie Els...................SAF

10.14 9.40 8.61 7.26 6.12 6.09 6.05 6.01 5.95 5.64 5.52 5.49 5.15 5.08 5.04 4.96 4.94 4.89 4.72 4.71 4.65

22. Phil Mickelson..........USA 23. Rickie Fowler ...........USA 24. Charl Schwartzel .....SAF 25. Francesco Molinari ....ITA 26. Ian Poulter...............ENG 27. Martin Kaymer ........GER 28. Bo Van Pelt ..............USA 29. Jason Day................AUS 30. Paul Lawrie .............SCO 31. Jim Furyk.................USA 32. Carl Pettersson.......SWE 33. Bill Haas ..................USA 34. Peter Hanson..........SWE 35. Nicolas Colsaerts.....BEL 36. John Senden ...........AUS 37. David Toms ..............USA 38. K.J. Choi ..................KOR 39. David Lynn ..............ENG 40. Martin Laird.............SCO 41. Thomas Bjorn..........DEN 42. Geoff Ogilvy.............AUS 43. G. Fernandez-CastanoESP 44. Fredrik Jacobson....SWE 45. Rafael Cabrera-BelloESP 46. Simon Dyson ..........ENG 47. Sang-Moon Bae......KOR 48. Aaron Baddeley.......AUS 49. Mark Wilson.............USA 50. Alvaro Quiros...........ESP 51. Branden Grace ........SAF 52. Jonathan Byrd .........USA 53. Scott Piercy .............USA 54. Kevin Na ..................USA 55. Jamie Donaldson ....WAL 56. Robert Garrigus ......USA 57. Kyle Stanley.............USA 58. Bud Cauley..............USA 59. Padraig Harrington ....IRL 60. Marcel Siem............GER 61. Greg Chalmers ........AUS 62. Ben Crane ...............USA 63. Anders Hansen .......DEN 64. Alexander Noren ....SWE 65. John Huh .................USA LPGA Money Leaders Through Aug. 26 .......................................Trn 1. Inbee Park ..................17 2. Stacy Lewis ................18 3. Na Yeon Choi..............17 4. Ai Miyazato.................16 5.Yani Tseng ..................16 6. Shanshan Feng..........14 7. Azahara Munoz..........18 8. Mika Miyazato ............15 9. So Yeon Ryu...............17 10. Amy Yang..................16 11. Sun Young Yoo..........17 12. Karrie Webb .............16 13. Jiyai Shin ..................12 14. Suzann Pettersen ....17 15. Angela Stanford .......18 16. Brittany Lang............18 17. Anna Nordqvist ........18 18. Hee Kyung Seo........18 19. Chella Choi...............18 20. Cristie Kerr................16 21. I.K. Kim .....................15 22. Brittany Lincicome ...17 23. Sandra Gal...............18 24. Paula Creamer.........17 25. Jenny Shin................18 26. Se Ri Pak....................9 27. Candie Kung ............17 28.Vicky Hurst ...............18 29. Lexi Thompson.........15 30. Eun-Hee Ji ...............17 31. Meena Lee...............18 32. Karine Icher..............15 33. Giulia Sergas............14 34. Natalie Gulbis...........16 35. Katherine Hull ..........18 36. Hee Young Park .......17 37. Haeji Kang................15 38. Jessica Korda...........14 39. Ilhee Lee...................14 40. Morgan Pressel........18 41. Julieta Granada........18

4.21 4.16 4.09 4.06 4.02 4.01 3.95 3.93 3.86 3.81 3.72 3.70 3.69 3.43 3.29 3.18 3.11 2.93 2.87 2.83 2.70 2.66 2.66 2.66 2.57 2.56 2.56 2.46 2.45 2.41 2.40 2.39 2.37 2.36 2.36 2.35 2.34 2.32 2.30 2.29 2.26 2.25 2.17 2.16

Money $1,419,940 $1,301,496 $1,165,091 $1,115,351 $1,056,423 $1,028,057 $1,018,930 $871,050 $801,887 $743,124 $704,973 $582,557 $545,282 $545,136 $519,519 $496,204 $493,505 $492,498 $470,803 $455,092 $428,755 $426,430 $418,246 $408,504 $343,761 $335,855 $326,172 $315,433 $309,043 $306,012 $301,043 $298,027 $296,406 $294,541 $290,933 $280,822 $269,679 $261,418 $254,511 $249,573 $248,224

$243,850 $226,375 $214,434 $211,732 $194,128 $174,029 $169,736 $168,948 $167,096

Web.Com-Mylan Classic Scores Thursday At Southpointe Golf Club Canonsburg, Pa. Purse: $600,000 Yardage: 6,951; Par: 71 (35-36) First Round Edward Loar.........................29-35—64 Robert Streb.........................31-33—64 Casey Wittenberg.................32-33—65 David Lingmerth...................31-34—65 Marc Turnesa........................31-34—65 Kevin Kisner..........................34-32—66 Brad Fritsch ..........................31-35—66 Brian Stuard .........................33-33—66 Will MacKenzie.....................34-32—66 Cliff Kresge...........................32-34—66 John Chin .............................33-33—66 Cameron Percy ....................34-33—67 Nicholas Thompson.............34-33—67 Michael Letzig ......................34-33—67 Nate Smith............................32-35—67

AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup Top 10 in Points: 1. G.Biffle.........................849 2. J.Johnson ...................838 3. D.Earnhardt Jr............ 834 4. M.Kenseth ...................823 5. M.Truex Jr. ..................797 6. C.Bowyer ....................794 7. B.Keselowski...............790 8. D.Hamlin .....................774 9. K.Harvick.....................767 10. T.Stewart....................746

TENNIS U.S. Open Results Thursday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $25.5 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Kei Nishikori (17), Japan, def. Tim Smyczek, United States, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Nicolas Almagro (11), Spain, def. Philipp Petzschner, Germany, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, def. JoWilfried Tsonga (5), France, 6-4, 1-6, 61, 6-3. Feliciano Lopez (30), Spain, def. Pablo Andujar, Spain, 6-4, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 3-6, 7-5. Jack Sock, United States, def. Flavio Cipolla, Italy, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Mardy Fish (23), United States, def. Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-1, 6-2. Marin Cilic (12), Croatia, def. Daniel Brands, Germany, 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 4-6, 75. Jeremy Chardy (32), France, def. Matthew Ebden, Australia, 6-4, 6-2, 62. Milos Raonic (15), Canada, def. PaulHenri Mathieu, France, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (4). Sam Querrey (27), United States, def. Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo, Spain, 63, 6-4, 6-3. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, def. Jurgen Zopp, Estonia, 6-1, 6-4, 62. Fernando Verdasco (25), Spain, def. Albert Ramos, Spain, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-4. James Blake, United States, def. Marcel Granollers (24), Spain, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. Women Second Round Ana Ivanovic (12), Serbia, def. Sofia Arvidsson, Sweden, 6-2, 6-2. Maria Kirilenko (14), Russia, def. Greta Arn, Hungary, 6-3, 6-2. Jelena Jankovic (30), Serbia, def. Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino, Spain, 6-4, 6-2. Dominika Cibulkova (13), Slovakia, def. Bojana Jovanovski, Serbia, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3). Andrea Hlavackova, Czech Republic, def. Galina Voskoboeva, Kazakhstan, 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-3. Tsvetana Pironkova, Bulgaria, def. Ayumi Morita, Japan, 7-5, 6-2. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, def. Elena Vesnina, Russia, 6-3, 6-4. Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, def. Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Agnieszka Radwanska (2), Poland, def. Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0. Roberta Vinci (20), Italy, def. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, 3-6, 7-5, 7-5. Sloane Stephens, United States, def. Tatjana Malek, Germany, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. Serena Williams (4), United States, def. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, Spain, 6-2, 6-4. Sara Errani (10), Italy, def. Vera Dushevina, Russia, 6-0, 6-1. Doubles Men First Round Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, and Jean-Julien Rojer (9), Netherlands, def. Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, and Yen-hsun Lu, Taiwan, walkover. Jamie Delgado and Ken Skupski, Britain, def. Johan Brunstrom, Sweden, and James Cerretani, United States, 46, 6-4, 6-3. Carlos Berlocq and Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, def. Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, and Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (3), Romania, def. Daniele Bracciali, Italy, and Horacio Zeballos, Argentina, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Jesse Levine, United States, and Marinko Matosevic, Australia, def. Chase Buchanan and Bradley Klahn, United States, 6-2, 6-4. Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Marcelo Melo (12), Brazil, def. Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, Colombia, 63, 6-4. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner (10), Germany, def. Ashley Fisher and Jordan Kerr, Australia, 6-3, 6-4. Women First Round Renata Voracova and Klara Zakopalova, Czech Republic, def. Simona Halep, Romania, and Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, 6-3, 6-0. Natalie Grandin, South Africa, and Vladimira Uhlirova (14), Czech

Republic, def. Chan Hao-ching and Chan Yung-jan, Taiwan, 7-6 (4), 6-1. Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond (1), United States, def. Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, and Casey Dellacqua, Australia, 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-4. Liga Dekmeijere, Latvia, and Jugic-Salkic, BosniaMervana Herzegovina, def. Samantha Crawford and Alexandra Kiick, United States, 36, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Julia Goerges, Germany, and Kveta Peschke (11), Czech Republic, def. Kimiko Date-Krumm, Japan, and Aleksandra Wozniak, Canada, 6-1, 6-3. Eva Birnerova, Czech Republic, and Romina Oprandi, Switzerland, def. Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, and Zheng Jie (7), China, 6-4, 7-5. Sabine Lisicki, Germany, and Peng Shuai, China, def. Shahar Peer, Israel, and Laura Robson, Britain, 6-0, 6-3. Nina Bratchikova and Alexandra Panova, Russia, def. Karolina and Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4. Chuang Chia-jung, Taiwan, and Zhang Shuai, China, def. Kim Clijsters and Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, 6-3, 6-4. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Anabel Medina Garrigues (16), Spain, def. Michaella Krajicek, Netherlands, and Pauline Parmentier, France, 6-4, 6-0. Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova (4), Russia, def. Anne Keothavong, Britain, and Anna Tatishvili, Georgia, 60, 6-3. Klaudia Jans-Ignacik, Poland, and Kristina Mladenovic (15), France, def. Sofia Arvidsson and Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 6-4, 6-4. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, and Sania Mirza (13), India, def. Alberta Brianti, Italy, and Sorana Cirstea, Romania, 6-1, 6-1. Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina (6), Russia, def. Marina Erakovic, New Zealand, and Heather Watson, Britain, 3-2, retired. Jill Craybas, United States, and Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, def. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, and Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 6-3, 3-6, 63. Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, and Galina Voskoboeva (12), Kazakhstan, def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Petra Martic, Croatia, 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4. Mixed First Round Varvara Lepchenko and Donald Young, United States, def. Vladimira Uhlirova, Czech Republic, and Jonathan Marray, Britain, 6-1, 6-3. Lucie Hradecka and Frantisek Cermak (7), Czech Republic, def. Julia Goerges, Germany, and Daniel Nestor, Canada, 3-6, 6-3, 10-6 tiebreak. Andrea Hlavackova, Czech Republic, and Mahesh Bhupathi (6), India, def. Samantha Crawford and Mitchell Krueger, United States, 6-2, 6-4. Melanie Oudin and Jack Sock, United States, def. Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, and Nenad Zimonjic (5), Serbia, 4-6, 6-3, 15-13 tiebreak.

TRANSACTIONS Thursday's Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX_Purchased the contract of INF Jose Lopez and C Hector Gimenez from Charlotte (IL). Placed C Tyler Flowers on the paternity leave list. Transferred RHP Brian Bruney from the 15- to the 60-day DL. Released RHP Gregory Infante. MINNESOTA TWINS_Placed OF Denard Span on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 28. NEW YORK YANKEES_Extending their affiliation agreement with Trenton (EL) for eight years, through the 2022 season. Carolina League WINSTON-SALEM DASH_Added RHP James Hudelson from Bristol (Appalachian). North American League SAN ANGELO COLTS_Acquired INF Danny Gonzalez from Abilene for future considerations. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ORLANDO MAGIC_Named James Borrego, Wes Unseld, Jr. and Brett Gunning assistant coaches. Named Laron Profit and Luke Stuckey assistant coaches for player development. Named Gordon Chiesa special consultant to coach Jacque Vaughn. HOCKEY National Hockey League EDMONTON OILERS_Signed F Jordan Eberle to a six-year contract extension. ST. LOUIS BLUES_Announced an affiliation agreement with Evansville (ECHL). American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS_Named Andrew Stegehuis assistant equipment manager and Annette Niergarth corporate sales activation coordinator. ECHL READING ROYALS_Agreed to terms with D Adam Comrie. Western Hockey League VICTORIA ROYALS_Signed G Patrik Polivka, F Tyler Soy, F Regan Nagy, F Matthew Campese and D Chaz Reddekopp. COLLEGE NCAA_Elected Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference commissioner, Dan Mara, to chair of the Div. II membership committee. N O R T H E A S T CONFERENCE_Announced the fiveyear contract extension for commissioner Noreen Morris, through June 30, 2017. CAMPBELL_Named Michael Kelly track and field and cross-country coach. LA SALLE_Named Melissa Sanger women's assistant soccer coach. LEES-MCRAE_Named Michele Williams women's basketball coach. MISSOURI_Agreed to terms with athletic director Mike Alden on a twoyear contract extension, through June 30, 2019. PENNSYLVANIA_Named Scott Pera men's assistant basketball coach. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE_Named Christina Tavana women's assistant soccer and lacrosse coach. SAINT JOSEPH'S_Named Matt Allison, Kyle Werman, and Alex Pracher assistant baseball coaches. SHENANDOAH_Named Mike Danielson and James Lofton men's assistant soccer coaches. S O U T H W E S T E R N OKLAHOMA_Announced the resignation of golf coach Marc Chandonnet to become golf coach at Seattle University.

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Friday, August 31, 2012

■ Troy Notebook

Best is yet to come for Whitsons BY DAVID FONG Executive Editor fong@tdnpublishing.com Scot Brewer would much rather talk about the many plays Tre Whitson did make than the one he did not. Whitson — a sophomore safety — was the Trojan who ultimately got beat deep in the waning moments of Troy’s heartbreaking 21-14 loss to Chaminade-Julienne last week. Chaminade quarterback Jacob Harrison’s pass scraped Whitson’s fingertips before falling into the arms of Antwan Persons for a 49-yard touchdown with 1:36 to play. Up until that point, Brewer said, Whitson — who finished with six tackles and was in on a quarterback — had played a whale of a game. “Tre looked great,” said Brewer, Troy’s football coach. “Tre really did play a great game. He was flying around the ball the entire night. Had it not been in the fourth quarter of that game and had it not been as hot as it was that night, he might have had some legs left to make

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that play. “A lot of things went on in that game. You can’t look at just one play and dwell on it. He’s going to be a great player for us the next few years here.” • RIGHT SAID FRED: Fred Whitson is finding his football legs. After playing sparingly behind a loaded Troy backfield as a sophomore, Whitson — Tre’s older brother — appeared ready for a breakout year last season. That lasted all of three games before his season ended prematurely. This year, he’s back again appears and primed for a big season. Against the Eagles, Whitson had 22 carries for 77 yards and a 50yard kickoff return.

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“You can see it’s there — he’s starting to find his moves again,” Brewer said. “It’s going to take some time. You have to remember, he’s a senior who never really has played a full varsity season for us. He had more carries against Chaminade than he’s probably had in his whole career.” • HANDS MAN: The knock on cornerbacks has always been that if they could catch the ball, they would play wide receiver. Troy cornerback Devin Blakely is bucking that trend. In addition to playing lockdown corner for the Trojans against Chaminade — Blakely finished with four tackles and a pass broken up — he also got some time

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at wide receiver and made the most of it. In the second half against the Eagles, Blakely made a highlight reel catch for the Trojans on a pass from quarterback Matt Barr. The ball was over Blakely’s head, but he stretched out his 5-foot-9 frame and caught it with one hand, pulled it in and pinned it against his body and still managed to get a foot down inbounds to complete the play. “Blakely had a fantastic game,” Brewer said. “He played great at corner. And that catch he made? There are guys playing in the league (NFL) on Sundays who don’t make that catch a lot of the time.” • MEN IN THE MIDDLE: For the past

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two seasons, inside linebackers Chris Blair and Zach “The” Butcher led the Trojans in tackles. When they graduated, it left a huge void in the Trojan defense. One game into the season, it appears as though their replacements are more than capable of filling that void. Troy’s undersized duo at inside linebacker — seniors Logan Schlosser and Anthony McCloy — came up big time and again for the Trojans against the Eagles. Much like their predecessors always seemed to Schlosser and do, McCloy led the team in tackles last Friday, with each finishing with 13 tackles. McCloy also added 1.5 sacks for the Trojans, while Schlosser

added a sack of his own. • JUST A BIT OUTSIDE: Not to be outdone by Troy’s middle linebackers, outside linebacker Ian Nadolny also had a monster game for the Trojans. The senior finished with 11 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and half a quarterback sack. Offensively, he also had a key reception on fourth down to help keep a Trojan scoring drive alive. In other words, all in a day’s work for the threeyear starter. “Nadolny was Nadolny,” Brewer said. “He’s one of our most consistent players. He’s such a smart kid. He just always finds a way to make plays.” • DIRECTIONS TO SPRINGFIELD SHAWNEE: The Troy High School Athletic Department has released the following directions to Springfield Shawnee High School: Take I-75 South to I70 East. Take the OH-72 Exit (Exit 54) toward Cedarville. Turn left onto S. Limestone St. Go 1.7 miles and turn left onto E. Possum Rd. The school is located on the right at 1675 E. Possum Rd.

■ Troy-Springfield Shawnee Preview ■ Cover Story

Another tough test up next for Trojans BY DAVID FONG Executive Editor fong@tdnpublishing.com Scot Brewer remembers the last time his Troy football team took on a team fresh off a lengthy playoff run and featuring a bruising running back. It was last week. And it didn’t go so well. Last week, the Troy football team lost a lastminute heartbreaker to Chaminade Julienne, a Division IV regional finalist featuring 225pound tailback Brandon Payne and 245-pound fullback Darrien Howard. This week, Troy travels to Springfield Shawnee to take on the Braves, a Division III state runner-up last year. Shawnee is led by senior tailback Alex McRory. In Shawnee’s season opener, the 6-foot-1, 225-pound McRory carried the ball 25 times for 201 yards and a pair of touchdowns. “It’s the same style offense as we saw against CJ,” Troy coach Scot Brewer said. “Different scheme, but same style. They are going to pound the ball at you.” That wasn’t necessarily the case last season, when dual-threat quarterback Brad Jarzab both passed for and rushed for more than 1,000 yards in leading the Braves to the state championship game, where they fell to state power Youngstown Cardinal Mooney. Jarzab is gone, but there are still enough players returning from last year’s team to have Brewer concerned. “It’s going to be another tough one,” Brewer said. “We’ve got to go over there expecting another fight.” Defensively, the Braves are particularly strong at linebacker. McRory pulls doubleduty, playing both in the backfield and at linebacker. He’s joined by 6foot-5, 225-pound junior Haygan Blain, a

TROY I college Division prospect. “Their defense is disciplined,” Brewer said. “They don’t make a lot of mistakes.” That could mean a challenge for Troy’s offense, which scored 14 points against Chaminade — but those two touchdown drives were 25 and 35 yards, respectively, after a fumble recovery and a long kickoff return to open the second half. Troy failed to mount any sustained drives against the Eagles. Even when Troy did seem to be gaining momentum on offense, it would frequently detail drives with costly penalties or turnovers. Brewer said he’s looking for more consistency and fewer error on offense this week. “We made some mistakes on offense — but the mistakes we made are all fixable,” Brewer said. “We’ve got to get better each week. And so far this season, we’ve seen that. We were better in our second scrimmage than we were in our first scrimmage and we were better in our first game than we were in our second scrimmage. We’ve just got to keep moving forward.” The bigger fix for Brewer and his staff may be working on the Trojans’ psyche. Last week’s loss to CJ — which came on a 49yard touchdowwn pass with 1:36 to play in the game — was a heartbreaker. Brewer is confident his team will be able to pull together. “The kids will bounce back — we’re not going to give them any choice,” Brewer said. “There’s no time to sit around and sulk — it’s time to get back to work and improve on our mistakes. The kids were upset, there’s no doubt about it. We plan on taking a lot of our frustration out on Shawnee — that’s our goal.”

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Milton-Union’s Tyler Brown runs the ball during a game against Miami East Aug. 24 in West Milton.

Out of the shadows Milton’s Brown ready to lead team after Finfrock’s departure BY COLIN FOSTER and he kept talking to Associate Sports Editor me about leadership,” cfoster@tdnpublishing.com Brown said. “I used what he said and really put it Defenses that went to work in the offseason. against the Milton- I lifted, I went to agility Union football team last camps and everything season may have grown like that.” accustomed to chasing “Jake was a shifty and after running back Jake speed-based runner,” Finfrock. Milton-Union coach Bret But with Finfrock Pearce said. “Tyler is a gone this season, teams big, strong bruiser. You won’t have to worry have to bring it if you WEST MILTON want to tackle him. As much fun as it is to watch him run, it’s even about finding Tyler more fun to watch him Brown — he plans to run right over you. As a jun- block.” So when Brown’s senior, the 6-foot, 220 fullior year rolled around, he back was the Bulldogs was ready to be the go-to second-leading rusher guy in Milton’s offense — behind Finfrock, doing and it showed last more blocking out of the backfield to help pave Friday when he piled up the way for the Finfrock 136 yards and a touchto rack up 1,524 yards on down in the Bulldogs 42the ground with 20 14 victory over Miami touchdowns, plus a team- East. “I was ready for the high 132 receiving yards chance,” Brown said. and two TDs. Having a leader like “Coach just needed a Finfrock ahead of him strong fullback to do a was something Brown little bit of running and a lot of blocking — and benefitted from. “I played with him for that’s what I like to do.” the last couple of years, Brown wasn’t the only

Milton back with a big night against East. Seniors Chris Boggs had 60 yards rushing and three touchdowns, while Joe Thoele finished with 129 yards. “The thing is, they get keyed, I run the ball. I get keyed, they run the ball. That’s a really nice thing to have. We lost a speedster on the outside (Finfrock); he could get around the outside like to no other. But now we have another powerful running back, Chris Boggs, and we have another speedy running back, Joe Thoele, and they run hard. Running up the gut, there’s nothing wrong with that.” Of course, a strong offensive line always makes it easier for the backfield. Milton’s line is anchored by senior Jason Siler (6-foot-3, 223pounds) and junior Wesley Martin (6-foot-3, 295-pounds). “Our line is humongous, and they stick to their assignments all the time,” Brown said. “I feel so safe behind them.”

As proven by its first week performance, Milton has several guys on offense that can get it done, and Brown and the other guys don’t care who gets the rock. That strategy seemed to work well for the Bulldogs last season, making it into the playoffs with an 8-2 regular season record, before having their season upended by Waynesville in a 21-17 first-round loss. “Anytime your best players don’t care who gets the ball, I think that’s the mark of having the right senior leadership — and that’s exactly what we have with Tyler and the rest of the seniors,” Pearce said. “He’s very unselfish, and a big part of why we had two other backs with great nights (against Miami East),” Pearce said. “Some of his best plays to watch on film are him blocking and running over people.” And that’s something Milton opponents may get to experience first hand this season.

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Buck Eyes An inside look at Ohio State football WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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NAME: Brandon Mitchell HOMETOWN: Atlanta OHIO STATE YEARS: 20022006 HIGHLIGHTS: Mitchell was second-team All-Big Ten as a senior at defensive back. He had five career interceptions and took two of those back for touchdowns on returns of 57 yards and 46 yards. AFTER OSU: After signing with the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns as a free agent and being cut, Mitchell enrolled in Ohio State’s law school and graduated with a J.D. degree..

1: Who did Bowling Green beat in

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Urban Meyer’s first game as a college head coach? 2: What major league baseball

organization drafted Urban Meyer in the major league baseball draft in 1982? 3: What position did Urban Meyer

play when he was a baseball player?? 4: In what countryy was Urban

Meyer’s mother Gisela born? 5: What Cincinnati high school gave

Urban Meyer his first coaching job? Answers: 1. Missouri; 2. Atlanta Braves; 3. Shortstop; 4. Germany; 5. St. Xavier.

“I really do feel we’re going to be the strength of the team.” — Ohio State defensive lineman Michael Bennett talks about the potential he sees in OSU’s defensive line this season.

Jalin Marshall, a 2013 verbal commitment to Ohio State from Middletown rushed for 312 yards in a 43-39 loss to Cincinnati St. Xavier last Friday night. The senior quarterback had touchdown runs of 74 yards, 65 yards and 64 yards. Ohio State 2013 verbal commitments Joey Bosa (No. 25), Cameron Burrows (No. 27) and Marshall (No. 27) are listed on rivals.com’s top 100 list. Bosa is a defensive end from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Burrows is a defensive back from Trotwood-Madison. All are rated as 4-star prospects. Tyquan Lewis, a 2013 prospect at defensive end from Tarboro, N.C.,, reportedly has narrowed his choices to Ohio State, North Carolina and LSU.

Miami (Ohio) at Ohio State • Noon, Saturday, Big Ten Network QUARTERBACKS

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Braxton Miller was most of Ohio State’s offense last season. Or, more accuEvery harsh word coach Urban Meyer had for the rately, his feet were most of OSU’s offense. After the freshman was forced into Buckeyes’ receivers group — and he has had a lot of the lineup ahead of schedule, he passed for 1,159 yards and led the Buckeyes brutally honest things to say about them — was probin rushing with 715 yards. OSU’s coaches say they want him to become a quarably deserved. No OSU receiver caught more than 14 terback who is an athlete instead of an athlete playing quarterback. passes last season. Devin Smith, Corey Brown and Zac Dysert is second to Ben Roethlisberger in career yardage and completion Michael Thomas have made Meyer feel a little better percentage at Miami. The senior QB threw for 3,513 yards and 23 touchdowns about his receivers and Jake Stoneburner’s move from tight end to wide last season and says he has spent more time than ever watching film leading receiver could increase his production. up to this season. Miami’s Nick Harwell (97 catches for 1,425 yards last season) is a deep Advantage: Even threat and Andy Cruse had 43 catches. Advantage: Ohio State

OFFENSIVE LINE Tackle Jack Mewhort and guard Andrew Norwell are the only returning starters for OSU. Center Corey Linsley has become a favorite of the coaching staff after an undistinguished career until now. Guard Brad Bednar is Miami’s most experienced lineman. Freshman Brandyn Cook will start at the other guard. Center JoJo Williams left practice Tuesday with an injury. Advantage: Ohio State

DEFENSIVE LINE John Simon and Johnathan Hankins are two of the Big Ten’s best defensive linemen. Michael Bennett and Garrett Goebel could have breakout seasons. If Nathan Williams can get back on the field after knee surgery and freshmen Noah Spence and Adolphus Washington live up to their recruiting reputations, this could be a dominant unit for OSU. Defensive tackles Austin Brown and Mike Johns combined for 15 tackles for losses last season. Miami was 25th nationally in rushing defense last year. Advantage: Ohio State

LINEBACKERS Ohio State’s starting linebackers don’t have a lot of experience and their backups have almost none. Etienne Sabino (five starts) and Ryan Shazier (three starts) are the only Buckeyes with a start in college. The backups are three true freshmen and a redshirt freshman. Miami hopes to strengthen its linebacker group by moving Pat Hinkel there from safety. Advantage: Ohio State

BRAXTON MILLER The 6-foot-2, 220-pound sophomore quarterback from Huber Heights has received high praise from new coach Urban Meyer and fans alike for his tremendous athleticism and ability to lead the Ohio State offense.

DEFENSIVE BACKS The defensive backfield is one of the most experienced areas for OSU. Cornerback Bradley Roby tied for the team lead in interceptions with three. Safety C.J. Barnett was the top tackler with 75 in 2011. Miami had only 10 pass interceptions last season. Cornerback Dayonne Nunley had three of those and has nine for his career. Advantage: Miami

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SPECIAL TEAMS Carlos Hyde (566 yards last season) and freshman Drew Basil returns after hitting 16 of 19 field goal Bri’onte Dunn will get most of the carries at running back attempts for OSU last season. Ben Buchanan (41.3 until Jordan Hall returns from foot surgery. Fullback Zach yards per punt) should be solid again, even though the Boren has dropped around 20 pounds and could be more punt is no longer the most important play in football. involved in the offense. Meyer has spent a lot of time working with special Miami ranked last nationally last season in rushing at teams and has loaded up the punt block team with 73.8 yards a game and averaged 2.4 yards per running some of the fastest Buckeyes. play. Starting tailback Justin Semmes rushed for 170 Miami kicker Mason Krysinski struggled last season when he was only yards last season. Look for freshman Jamire Westbrook to get some carries, too. 2 of 6 on field goals. Advantage: Ohio State Advantage: Ohio State BIG TEN STANDINGS Leaders Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Wisconsin 6 2 11 3 Penn State 6 2 9 4 Purdue 4 4 7 6 Ohio State 3 5 6 7 Illinois 2 6 7 6 Indiana 0 8 1 11 Legends Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Michigan State 7 1 11 3 Michigan 6 2 11 2 Nebraska 5 3 9 4 Iowa 4 4 7 6 Northwestern 3 5 6 7 Minnesota 2 6 3 9

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Passing Yards Braxton Miller .......................1159 Rushing Yards Braxton Miller .........................715 Dan Herron........................... .675 Carlos Hyde ...........................566 Receiving Yards Devin Smith ...........................294 Corey Brown ...........................205 Field Goals Drew Basil..........................16/19 Punting Ben Buchanan.......................41.3 Tackles C.J. Barnett .............................75 Interceptions Bradley Roby...............................3 Orhian Johnson...........................3

Sept. 1 ............... Miami of Ohio, noon Sept. 8 ...............Central Florida, noon Sept. 15 .................... California, noon Sept. 22 ..............................UAB, TBA Sept. 29 ............. Michigan State, TBA Oct. 6 ..................... Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 13 ...................at Indiana, 8 p.m. Oct. 20 ........................... Purdue, TBA Oct. 27 ............. at Penn State, 6 p.m. Nov. 3 .............................. Illinois, TBA Nov. 17 ...................at Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 24 .......................Michigan, noon

SATURDAY Miami at OHIO STATE, noon Northwestern at Syracuse, noon Ohio at Penn State, noon W. Michigan at Illinois, noon E. Kentucky at Purdue, 3:30 p.m. Iowa at Northern Illinois, 3:30 p.m. N. Iowa at Wisconsin, 3:30 p.m. S. Mississippi at Nebraska, 3:30 p.m. Alabama-Michigan at Dallas, 8 p.m. Indiana State at Indiana, 8 p.m. TOP 25 Marshall at West Virginia, noon Bowling Green at Florida, 3:30 p.m. Hawaii at USC, 7:30 p.m.

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OSU offense wants to be

aggressor There will be a new way of playing offense at Ohio State this season with Urban Meyer coaching the Buckeyes. It won’t all be revealed in the first game on Saturday against Miami. It might not all be seen halfway through the season or even by the end of the first season. But make no mistake about it, the Buckeyes will look different when they have the ball. “It’s going to be exciting, it’s going to be fast, don’t leave your seat when the offense is on the field,” OSU wide receiver Corey “Philly” Brown said earlier this week. Before traditionalists start talking about Woody Hayes spinning in his grave, Meyer said when his offense is operating the way it’s supposed to his teams will run the ball 50 percent of the time, maybe 60 percent. The biggest differences might come in how aggressively the Buckeyes play and how quickly they re-set themselves after the end of a play. And it is clear they’re probably going to score more points. A lot more points. In Meyer’s 10 years as a coach, his teams have scored 40 points or more 54 times. In Jim Tressel’s 10 years at Ohio State, the Buckeyes scored 40 or more 25 times. Center Cory Linsley says there were times in practice when Ohio State’s offense noticed its defense tiring after seven or eight rapid-fire plays in succession. The hope is it will have the same effect on opposing defenses. Offensive line coach Ed Warinner talked about the aggressiveness OSU’s coaches want to see from their offensive players. “We’re going to try to be the aggressor on offense. We’re going to try to take the game to people,” he said. “A drive isn’t successful unless we can get it into position to score. There needs to be a transformation there to a new style, a new way of doing business, a new philosophy. And, hopefully, an aggressive approach, attacking people and saying to people, ‘We’re coming after you.’” “We’re not going to ease into games where we come out, pound a few up the middle and be real conservative and see how they’re playing and then we’ll pick it up after that. We’re going to come out and go fast and play hard.”

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Speedy pace integral to OSU’s new approach COLUMBUS (AP) — After six years steeped in Southeastern Conference speed, Urban Meyer wants a similar look from his new team. “I just want guys to play fast,” he says. So in his first season at Ohio State, he has instituted warmups, drills and practice procedures all built around the central tenet of, well, hurrying. He has said he doesn’t care so much if a player does something wrong so long as they do it quickly. The message has soaked in, and it carries over from a fast-paced world: Don’t

dawdle. For a generation raised on 140-character summations and rapid Google searches, it’s only natural that optimizing your time in football means packing as much as possible into a short period. “We’re very impatient,” Luke Fickell said, sounding more like a sociologist than a defensive coordinator. “So when things are happening fast, it’s almost like these guys are used to that. Everything is instant nowadays. So I think they enjoy the up-tempo practice. It adds a little bit more excitement.”

And what the 18thranked Buckeyes do in practice they hope carries over to games, such as their opener on Saturday against Miami (Ohio). Meyer preaches that he wants everyone’s body clocks set to a span of 4 to 6 seconds of full-bore activity. He wants his offense to run so many plays so quickly that defenses either don’t have time to make adjustments or break down from the incredible pace. “Coach Meyer has that motto, ‘Practice hard so the games are easy,’” defensive lineman Michael Bennett said. “He’s doing that.

Everything’s really fast. You don’t get a rest. So that when the game comes, the 8 seconds in between each play, you’re just loving it.” So, is this a track squad, a football team or a game of musical chairs? Truth be told, it’s all of those things. Meyer has been critical of his receivers and backs since the first day of practice because they don’t show the breakneck speed, versatility and athleticism he was used to during his time as coach at Florida. The SEC, winner of the last six national championships, is the acknowledged capital of sprinters in shoulder

pads. “There’s some fast times that our (players were timed at) this year. Like, fast times. (But) they don’t play real fast,” Meyer groused midway through fall workouts. “So our job as coaches is to get them to play fast. I think there’s enough here that I hope to get wowed a little bit.” It started with his offense. The defense has had to adapt to keep up. Now opposing teams will have to follow suit. “Once the offense becomes second nature, the whole game slows down and the tempo doesn’t seem

near as fast for the guys who are doing it,” offensive coordinator Tom Herman said. Even the massive, meaty linemen have gotten into the rhythm of things. “I felt like, in the spring, when we were scrimmaging, we got into that seventh or eighth play of the drive the defensive line was, like, ‘Oh, man!’ They’d never seen something like that, players like us going as fast as we can, getting the play off as fast as we can,” said center Corey Linsley, hardly a scatback at 6-foot-3 and 295 pounds. “It’s a huge advantage.”