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Bowman & Landes raises free-range birds BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com With Thanksgiving right around the corner, family business Bowman & Landes in Bethel Township has sold more than 35,000 turkeys. The farm is known for raising turkeys in more humane conditions that in turn make for healthier holiday meals. Anita Bowman-Hamber, part of the farm’s three generations, said she has been pleased with sales this year, as she has been in past

• The annual Harvest Holiday Cookbook is included in today’s paper.

BETHEL TWP. Thanksgiving seasons. “I think people really like our turkeys for being free-range and antibody-free,” Bowman-Hamber said. “We’ve had lots of customers who go for that kind of a niche, and we still have that kind of niche. We’ve been very busy, and we’re thankful for that.” Located at 6490 E. Ross Road, Bowman & Landes has been selling free-range turkeys that are vegetable-fed and antibiotic-free since 1948. As such, their turkeys are considered more nutrious and easier to cook, Bowman-Hamber STAFF FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER said. Danny Landes, left, and Drake Thompkins drive turkeys through a field Nov. 10, 2011. Bowman & Landes Turkey Farm has raised free range • See TURKEYS on A2 turkeys since 1948 and offer whole turkeys and turkey products.

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Students give their thanks From the mouths of babes, the Troy Daily News sought out a few thankful students at Cookson Elementary School. The third-grade classes carved out a few of their turkey-filled thoughts last week. Each student shared what means the most to them on this holiday.

El Sombrero again serving free meal BY MELODY VALLIEU Staff Writer vallieu@tdnpublishing.com

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One dead in crash

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A single-vehicle crash on Piqua-Troy Road, a half-mile north of Peterson Road, claimed the life of one man and saw another man, the driver of the vehicle, transported to a Dayton hospital aboard CareFlight Saturday evening.

Troy City Schools Superintendent Eric Herman describes the new concession stand at Ferguson Field Friday near Troy High School.

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Schools build Ferguson Field concession stand facility with sponsorship funds

‘A nice addition’

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BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com The water boy may be out of a job now that Troy City Schools has a new concession stand facility at Ferguson Field, complete

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with direct access to the hydrating liquid. The new building, which includes restrooms, a concession stand, ticket window and, more importantly, water hook-up, is almost complete and ready to use for tennis matches, junior high

TROY athletic events and junior varsity games behind Troy High School. “It’s a nice addition to Ferguson Field,” Herman said. “It gets a lot of use and it made sense to get bathrooms and water to the players and people because there is a lot of activity going on out there.” Herman said the project was

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Thanksgiving is traditionally about the gathering of family and friends to be thankful for what they have. For El Sombrero owner Ruben Pelayo and his “American mom” Judy Rose, it’s no different. For the 18th year, they choose to celebrate Thanksgiving with their family and friends — the community. The free Thanksgiving PELAYO Day meal — offered at the 1700 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, and 1274 E. Ash St., Piqua, restaurants — again will feature a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The meal will be offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and will include turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn, green beans, cranberry

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The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash on Piqua-Troy Road, a half-mile north of Peterson Road, is prepared for transport to a Dayton hospital aboard Careflight. A passenger was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. No names or further information had been released as of press time.The crash was discovered by an off-duty Sidney police officer just after 8 p.m.

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BY MIKE ULLERY Ohio Community Media mullery@dailycall.com A single-vehicle crash on Piqua-Troy Road, a halfmile north of Peterson Road, claimed the life of one man and saw another man, the driver of the vehicle, transported to a Dayton hospital aboard CareFlight

Saturday evening. The crash was discovered by an off-duty Sidney police officer just after 8 p.m. Saturday. Miami County Sheriff’s deputies say the vehicle was northbound on Piqua-Troy Road when the driver lost control and went off the left side of the road, snapping a utility pole and crashing

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“We think ours cook a little faster, being freerange and with how they’re fed,� she said. “We think people should check (the temperature) earlier, using a thermometer, and should measure 170 at the thickest part of the breast or 175 degrees at the thickest part of the thigh.� Using foil can be a little tricky, Bowman-Hamber said, as the temperature can vary. She recommends using a roaster or a cooking

bag, because it keeps the juices sealed inside. “We normally have great responses, so we’re happy about that,� she said. Bowman & Landes’ website recommends allotting one pound per person for a whole turkey or a half pound per person for turkey breasts. Turkeys can be thawed in water, in the refrigerator or in a large paper bag, under specific conditions, as outlined online. The company already

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into some trees. The passenger was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was trapped for a short time and was removed by Troy firefighters and medics. No names or further information had been released as of press time. • Continued from A1 Piqua-Troy Road remained closed Saturday evening as sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie, crash re-constructionists pecan pie and fresh fruit. investigated the accident. “We’ve really enjoyed the fact that it’s become a family dinner. It’s our family, too,â€? Rose said. “We see a lot of new faces each has sold out of 10- to 12- year, but we also see a lot pound, 17- to 18-pound, of people come back each 19- to 20-pound and 25- to year.â€? Pelayo started the 26-pound turkeys, in addimeal to honor his annual tion to 7- to 8-pound breasts. Orders still can be mother, Teresa Martinez, placed for other sizes, how- who once a year would feed anyone in their ever. Fresh whole turkeys Ayutia, Mexico, neighborand turkey products are hood who brought a bowl available throughout the to the door. He said he also Thanksgiving, Christmas is thankful to his other and Easter seasons, while mother, Rose, for her confrozen turkeys, breasts, tinued support. “Without one of them, it boneless roasts and breast fillets are sold year-round. would be impossible,â€? Cooked turkey products, Pelayo said. “My mother including boneless whole Teresa guided me to give roasts, breasts, bacon, back, and my mom Judy bratwurst and wings, are for all of her help and sold in the farm’s retail planning.â€? Meals are dine-in only store as well as in restauand volunteers serve the rants and meat markets. For specific instructions guests — as much as they on thawing, roasting and would like. “There are some famibrining a turkey, visit bowmanlandes.com. The dead- lies that don’t get out to eat line for emailing or faxing much, so this is a day when in a turkey order has they can be served. We try passed, though orders can so hard to make it feel like still be called in at (937) home, rather than a Mexican restaurant,â€? Rose 845-9466.

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funded entirely through the district’s contracts with Pepsi and Upper Valley Medical Center and their sponsorship funds. According to Troy City Schools treasurer Craig Jones, UVMC donated $76,000 and Pepsi donated $98,000 through their respective contracts with the school district. The concession stand facility cost $174,000 total and was constructed by Bruns Construction. Herman said Ferguson Field previously had used a mobile cart and portable toilets. Herman also said the lack of water and ice was the district’s main concern, because athletes or booster parents often had to haul water from the high school. “We think it’s going to work out well for our parents, coaches, players and everybody who will be out there using the field,� Herman said. “Everything now will be right there.

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said. “Some come for the social aspect of it more than the food. But, seconds, thirds, fourths, they can eat as much as they want.� Pelayo purchases about 110 turkeys, while about 15 more are usually brought to the restaurants by community members. Others make cash donations throughout the year to help. This year, as part of its anniversary celebration, Ording’s in Troy raised $1,430 for the annual meal, which will just about cover the cost of the turkeys, Rose said. “We thank all the people that help, from the volunteers to the little boy that comes in with his piggy bank to donate,� Rose said. Handmade items — made by Rose and several longtime volunteers — also are sold in the Troy store to help defray the cost of the annual dinner. The food will continue to help those in the community long after the doors to the restaurants close on Thursday, Rose said. Extra food is delivered to Piqua’s Bethany Center and Troy’s St. Patrick soup kitchens. “Every bite of food will be eaten,� said Pelayo, who also makes a meat donation monthly to each soup kitchen. “Nothing goes to waste.� Rose said she and Pelayo look forward to the day of giving each year and invite the community to come share — and give thanks. “We have to give back everything we get,� Pelayo said.

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applesauce, pie and beverages. Carry-out service will be available. This year a free • OPEN HOUSE: Troy will offering will be collected Literacy Council members a portion of the prowith invite the public to attend an C o m m u n i t y ceeds going to the Ada open house from 2-4 p.m. at United Methodist Church, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Calendar whose building was Center, 301 W. Main St., in destroyed in a fire earlier celebration of 40 years of CONTACT US this year. service in basic adult litera• KIWANIS MEETING: cy to the people of Miami The Kiwanis Club of Troy County. Members will be on will meet from noon to 1 hand to talk to potential stuCall Melody p.m. at the Troy Country dents or tutors interested in Club. Reed Pyers, a current Vallieu at the program.Visual aids and West Point Cadet, will speak 440-5265 to historical information on the about his experience at the organization also will be list your free academy and the applicaavailable. Refreshments will tion process. For more inforcalendar be provided. mation, contact Donn Craig, items.You • VIEW FROM VISTA: vice president, at (937) 418Brukner Nature Center staff can send 1888. and volunteers will collect your news by e-mail to • ADULT HIKE: The data for Project vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. Miami County Park District FeederWatch, an internawill have an adult exploration tional citizen science project hike at 9 a.m. The walk will under the guidance of be at Charleston Falls Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp from 2-4 p.m. Get all the information you City. Join naturalists or volunteer leaders as need to be a FeederWatcher in your own they head out to explore nature. Walks are backyard. All levels of birders are invited to not strenuous or fast-paced. They are held attend. the first Tuesday of every month. Dress for • BREAKFAST SERVED: Breakfast will be offered at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. the weather. Pre-register for the program online at www.miamicountyparks, email to 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, register@miamicountyparks.com or call from 8- 11 a.m. All breakfasts are made-to(937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. For more informaorder and everything is a la carte. tion, visit www.miamicountyparks.com. • REFLECTIONS PROGRAM: Baird • PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The Miami Funeral Home will host the annual County Park District will hold the Mother “Reflections for the Holiday” program at 3 Nature’s Preschool “How Animals Get p.m. at the Baird Funeral Home, 555 N. Ready for Winter” program from 10–11 a.m. Market St., Troy. The program is open to at Garbry Big Woods Reserve, 6660 the community. For reservations or more Casstown-Sidney Road, east of Piqua. information, call 339-2602. Children 2-4 years old and an adult com• DOG SOCIAL: The Miami County panion are invited to attend. Learn about Park District will have its monthly dog what animals are doing to prepare for winsocial from 1-3 p.m. at Garbry Big Woods ter, take a toddler size hike and participate Reserve, 6660 Casstown-Sidney Road, in story time and a fun activity. Dress for the east of Piqua. If your dog is nice and plays weather. Pre-register for the program online well with others, bring them to the park. at www.miamicountyparks, email to regisParticipants can walk, talk and show off ter@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) their dog while leisurely strolling down the 335-6273, Ext. 104. For more information, trail with park naturalist Spirit of Thunder visit www.miamicountyparks.com. (John De Boer).Remember owners are • TINY TOTS: Tiny Tot, a program for responsible for their dogs and must cleanchildren birth to 3 and their parents or careup after their pet. Meet in the parking lot by givers, will be from 1-1:30 p.m. at the Miltonthe restrooms. Pre-register for the program Union Public Library. online at www.miamicountyparks, email to Civic agendas register@miamicountyparks.com or call • The Concord Township Trustees will (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. For more informeet at 10 a.m. at the Concord Township mation, visit www.miamicountyparks.com. Memorial Building, 1150 Horizon West • BREAKFAST OFFERED: The Sons of AMVETS will offer an all-you-can-eat break- Court, Troy. • Pleasant Hill Township Trustees will fast from 8:30-11 a.m. at 3449 LeFevre meet at 8 p.m. in the township building, 210 Road, Troy. • CANDLE DIPPING: Candle dipping will W. Walnut St., Pleasant Hill.

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MONDAY • MEETING CHANGED: The Elizabeth Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. today instead of Wednesday, at the township building. • MOMS & TOTS: The Miami County Park District will have the Trailing Moms & Tots program from 10 a.m. to noon at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. This program is for expectant mothers, mothers and tots newborn to 5. Participants can socialize, play and exercise during this walk. Be sure to dress for the weather. Pre-register for the program online at www.miamicountyparks.com, email to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. For more information, visit www.miamicountyparks.com. • CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty Listeners, a group of women who get together on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m., will meet at the Milton-Union Public Library. Participants listen to an audio book and work on a project, such as needlework or making greeting cards. • NOON OPTIMIST: The Troy Noon Optimist will meet at noon at The Tin Roof Restaurant, 439 N. Elm St., Troy. The speaker will be Dr. Jim Daniels, executive director of Kid Read Now, a summer reading program designed to eliminate the summer reading slide. For more information, call Jules Conner at 573-8689. Civic agendas • Monroe Township Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at the Township Building. • The Tipp City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Government Center. • The Piqua City Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. • The Troy City Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the meeting room in Council Chambers. • The Staunton Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Staunton Township building. • Covington Board of Public Affairs will meet at 4 p.m. in the Water Department office located at 123 W. Wright St., Covington. • The Miami County Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet at 5 p.m. at 2000 W. Stanfield Road, Troy.

TUESDAY • TURKEY SUPPER: The Fletcher United Methodist Church, 205 S. Walnut St., Fletcher, will host its annual turkey supper from 4:30-7 p.m. The menu will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw,

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Healthy Lifestyles Committee members sponsored a Healthy Lifestyles Fair at Miami East High School, where students got the opportunity to learn about health organizations in the community and county.

Miami East celebrates Healthy Lifestyles Week Miami East High School went “healthy” during the week of Nov. 12 with activities sponsored by the Miami East FFA Chapter. This project was made possible due to a $500 grant by the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Group. The Healthy Lifestyle Committee sponsored a Food For Thought Log in which students and staff would record all the food and drink they consumed during a day. During study halls, students received a healthy snack for keeping their log updated. Snacks included an apple, orange or banana, a low-fat whole grain snack bar or water and a non-fat yogurt. Additionally, the high school attended a Healthy Lifestyles Fair during lunch. Displays were provided by the Upper Valley Medical Center Sports Medicine,

CASSTOWN Miami County Family Abuse Shelter, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Excellence in Dentistry, Girls on the Run, Miami Valley Hospital, March of Dimes, Miami East Schools Nurse Jeanelle Adkins and the Miami County Health District. One of the stations included having students and staff learn about the sugar and fat content of many of their favorite foods and drinks. A canned food drive for students and staff was coordinated by the FFA and Pride In M.E. For every five items donated, the students’ name was entered into a drawing to pie guidance counselor Matt Rutledge inthe-eye at an all-school assembly. All cans donated will be given to the Fletcher

Food Pantry at the Fletcher United Methodist Church. About 250 cans were collected and $175 will be donated to the Fletcher Food Pantry. Additionally, the high school students got the chance to wear their hat to class by making a $1 donation to the Fletcher Food Pantry. Finally, motivational speaker David Kohout spoke to the entire student body. He brought a message that all students are special and have purpose. He challenged students to make good healthy, life choices and to always keep a positive attitude. The mission of the week was to bring awareness of the choices our students make in the selection of the foods and drinks that they choose. In the future the FFA would encourage all students and staff to make healthier choices.

WEDNESDAY • SUPPORT GROUP: The Miami Valley Troy Chapter of the National Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Barnhart Road, Troy. Use the entrance at the side of the building. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at (937) 291-3332. • STORY HOUR: Story hours for children 3-5 and their caregiver will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. Programs will include puppet shows, stories and crafts. Civic agenda • The Covington Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the Covington Middle School for a regular board meeting.

THURSDAY • COMMUNITY MEAL: El Sombrero restaurants, located at 1700 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, and 1274 E. Ash St., Piqua, will offer a free community Thanksgiving meal to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meal will include all of the traditional makings of a traditional turkey dinner with all of the trimmings.

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FRIDAY • 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. • GRAND ILLUMINATION: The 2012 Hometown Holiday Celebration will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Troy. A parade, grand illumination, phone calls to the North Pole, visits with Santa, carriage rides, holiday music, refreshments, shopping and Mayor Beamish’s special holiday reading all will be part of the evening. For more information, visit www.troymainstreet.org or call 339-5455. • FISH DINNER: An all-you-can-eat fish dinner will be offered from 5:30-8 p.m. at AMVETS Post No. 88, 3449 LeFevre Road, Troy.

SATURDAY • STEAK FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a T-bone steak dinner with salad, baked potato and a roll for $11 from 5-7 p.m. • NANOWRIMO: Are you an aspiring novelist? Join others from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is a month-long novel writing program designed to help participants brainstorm, plot and write their next novel. Bring your laptop or writing tools and the library will provide refreshments and resources to help you get started.

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EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, on Japanese electronics makers: It is extremely rare for the top executive of a large, wellknown company to publicly admit his organization is a loser. Panasonic Corp. has said it will likely report a gargantuan loss of more than $9.3 billion for the second year in a row. In a recent news conference, Panasonic President Kazuhiro Tsuga said his company is not operating in “normal” conditions. “We need to start by recognizing this,” he said. Sharp Corp., another troubled Japanese electronics maker, has sharply raised its projected annual loss for the year through March 2013 to 450 billion yen. Sony Corp. is also struggling to bring its core consumer electronics business back into the black. The bottom lines of all these once-powerful electronics manufacturers have been battered by sluggish sales of their flat-panel TVs, once their core source of business and profits. They had also expected to carve out profitable futures by manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and solar panels, but these operations are facing rough going, too. The companies face a formidable challenge in trying to turn their money-losing operations around. Clearly, Japanese makers need to reassess their technologies and markets from a global perspective. They also need to be more willing to buy technologies from anywhere in the world and step up efforts to sell their own technologies. The very fact that the earnings results of companies like Panasonic and Sony still attract much media and public attention is, in a sense, clear evidence of the difficulty of nurturing new businesses in this country. London Evening Standard on the U.S. presidential election: Barack Obama has crowned his re-election with a victory speech that embodied all his old, inspirational rhetoric. “We are an American family and we rise and fall together,” he declared. Yet the invocation of a nation united despite its differences is at odds with the bitterness of the campaign and the closeness of the outcome. This vote was an affirmation of U.S. democracy. Obama in his victory speech reminded us that this election was all about the power of citizens to bring about change. It’s easy to forget that politics is about big things. The campaign was often negative but the parties did address, head on, very important issues about the role of the state and the way government should respond to economic challenges. Defeat for the Republicans on such fundamental issues does not bode well for the party: there is likely to be fierce debate now about where it goes next. The one dispiriting aspect of this election was the cost. It was the most expensive in history, at around $2.5?billion. ut a great thing about any U.S. election is that it reawakens our own democratic instincts. The razzmatazz that Americans bring to the campaigns may be different from our approach but it is still infectious. A presidential election is a great democratic event — for them and for us.

THEY SAID IT “The first time we met, we didn’t understand each other — period. But I realized if I wrote it down, she understood. Each student varies in their needs, you just have to figure it out.” — Troy resident Teresa Massey, on working with a Vietnamese girl through the Troy Literacy Council “I’m a veteran, and I thought it would be a good way to honor those who served. It’s really thoughtful of people. It’s not about asking for freebies — when I came back, it was just having people shake my hand and thank me.” — Military veteran and Miami County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Keith Carter, who organized Troy’s annual Veterans Day breakfast “The best senior class and team to ever walk the hallowed halls of Miami East. It’s a great day, but it’s bittersweet. We’re losing three kids we love dearly, three kids that got this whole thing started. I can’t say that enough.” — Miami East volleyball coach John Cash, on his team winning a second-straight state title

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Network loses mind when election doesn’t go its way The most entertainment I’ve had watching TV in a long time came recently while watching a major “news” network have a meltdown from its rage at the fact an election it tried to fix didn’t end up going the way it wanted. But when the Baseball Writers’ Association of America rightfully handed the Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera the American League Most Valuable Player award by a landslide vote, all was right in the world of baseball — unless you worked for ESPN. (Which election and network did you think I was talking about?) The AL MVP race couldn’t have been more of a no-brainer. Cabrera won the Triple Crown, leading the league in the three major offensive statistical categories — batting average, home runs and runs batted in — all in the same season. That’s a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since 1967 when Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski did it, and it’s only the 12th time it’s ever happened since the RBI became a legitimate stat. Cabrera didn’t just put up such gaudy one-man-army numbers, though. He did it playing for a team that ended up going to the World Series — or, more importantly, to the playoffs at all, since the MVP voting is cast shortly after the end of the

Josh Brown Sunday Columnist regular season. There was no debate. Cabrera being the MVP was a foregone conclusion. No one player had the kind of impact he did on another successful team in the league. ESPN — the “Worldwide Leader” in pointless arguing — just couldn’t have that. So the network that built its empire on real journalism and has since thrown all of its integrity away by forgetting all about reporting actual facts in favor of creating its own narrative for every sport it “reports” on and telling viewers not what actually happened, but what they should think about what happened, manufactured an MVP voting race out of thin air. ESPN decided that Cabrera should not win the award, Los Angeles Angels’ rookie Mike Trout should win it.

And they made sure everyone knew what they thought. Anchors editorialized every piece on the AL MVP leading up to its announcement Thursday night. Analyst after analyst lobbied in Trout’s favor. The debate shows overwhelming touted Trout’s WAR (wins above replacement) — one of the newer sabremetric stats that is followed in baseball — as the only stat that mattered in the race. Trout had a great year, yes. Cabrera had a historic one. That’s all the debating necessary. Sorry, rookie. The fact that the Tigers reached the playoffs is just icing on the cake. Saying Trout deserved the award because he was “most valuable to his team” — a team that finished third in its division and couldn’t even reach the playoffs with the help of an unnecessary extra wild-card spot this year — is like calling him the most important ingredient in a dish that makes you vomit. And when Cabrera got 22 firstplace votes out of 28 and utterly crushed Trout, ESPN unleashed a level of butthurt that Star Wars fans mad at Disney buying their beloved franchise could never even match. Every anchor Thursday night expressed varying degrees of shock and outrage that the “vote wasn’t closer.” The debate shows all called

the BBWAA’s way of thinking “outdated.” And former player-turnedanalyst Curt Schilling said “I’m not going to argue that Cabrera didn’t deserve the award” … then spent the next 10 minutes arguing that Cabrera didn’t deserve it as much as Trout. It was a full night and a half of ESPN yelling at baseball. “Why didn’t you listen to us? WE’RE THE WORLDWIDE LEADER!” Even when Barack Obama won the presidential election, Fox News — which openly campaigned and rooted for his opponent, Mitt Romney — reverted to being a real news channel and merely reported the facts. And when analyst Karl Rove — who threw millions of dollars away trying to get Romney elected — tried to ignore mathematical facts and say there was still a chance, even its typically-biased anchors mocked him. ESPN is now the Fox News of the sports world. What it says is law … in its own mind. But now that the MVP voting is over and it failed to achieve its goal, ESPN can go back to its primary focus. Getting Tim Tebow traded to a team that will play him.

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Is reed a ‘miracle plant’ or next kudzu? OXFORD, N.C. (AP) — fast-growing and It’s drought-tolerant, producing tons of biomass per acre. It thrives even in poor soil and is a self-propagating perennial, so it requires little investment once established. To people in the renewable fuels industry, Arundo donax also known as “giant reed” is nothing short of a miracle plant. An Oregon power plant is looking at it as a potential substitute for coal, and North Carolina boosters are salivating over the prospect of an ethanol bio-refinery that would bring millions of dollars in investment and dozens of high-paying jobs to hog country. But to many scientists and environmentalists, Arundo looks less like a miracle than a nightmare waiting to happen. Officials in at least three states have banned the bamboo-like grass as a “noxious weed”; California has spent more than $70 million trying to eradicate it. The federal government has labeled it a “high risk” for invasiveness. Many are comparing Arundo, which can reach heights of 30 feet in a single season, to another aggressive Asian transplant the voracious kudzu vine. More than 200 scientists recently sent a letter to the heads of federal agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments of Agriculture and Energy, urging them not to encourage the commercial planting of known invasives like Arundo. “Many of today’s most problematic invasive plants from kudzu to purple loosestrife were intentionally imported and released into the environment for horticultural, agricultural, conservation, and forestry purposes,” they wrote Oct. 22. “It is imperative that we learn from our past mistakes by preventing inten-

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In this Oct. 1 photo, farming director Sam Brake bends a stalk of Arundo donax toward the ground in a test plot behind the Biofuels Center of North Carolina in Oxford, N.C. The center is promoting the Asian transplant, but at least three states have already banned “giant reed” as invasive. tional introduction of energy crops that may create the next invasive species catastrophe particularly when introductions are funded by taxpayer dollars.” Mark Conlon, vice president for sector development at the nonprofit Biofuels Center of North Carolina in Oxford, hates the comparison with “the weed that ate the South.” “There’s no market for kudzu,” says Conlon, who is among those promoting a proposed $170 million, 20 million-gallon-a-year ethanol project here and Arundo’s role in it. “There’s no reason to manage it. It was thrown out in the worst places you can think of and left there.” His message about Arundo: It’ll be different this time. We can control it. But Mark Newhouser, who has spent nearly 20 years hacking this “nasty plant” from California’s riverbanks and wetlands, has his doubts.

“Why take a chance?” he asks. The back wall of the North Carolina biofuels center’s lobby is dominated by a large timeline, beginning with the General Assembly’s 2006 recognition of the state’s potential as a biofuels leader. The display ends with a panel declaring “10% in 10 Years” meaning that by 2017, a decade after the center’s creation, officials hope companies here will be producing the equivalent of a tenth of the liquid transportation fuels consumed in the state annually, or 600 million gallons of renewable biofuel a year. “An extraordinarily audacious goal,” W. Steven Burke, the center’s president and CEO, says proudly. Near the middle of the timeline is this: “November 2011: 50-acre energy grass propagation nursery established with Arundo donax.” The center’s staff has explored a variety of biofuel raw materials, from food

crops like corn, sugar beets and industrial sweet potatoes, to cottonwood and loblolly pine trees. Even pond scum or duckweed. All were either hard to raise in quantity, too expensive or more valuable for other uses. The staff also studied socalled “energy grasses” giant Miscanthus, coastal Bermudagrass, switchgrass. Out behind the center, farming director Sam Brake planted test plots of four varieties of sorghum. But for hardiness, ease of cultivation and maintenance, and, above all, yield per acre, none comes even close to Arundo donax. “Wow! Exclamation point,” says Burke, who, in his matching gray suit and shirt and with his snowwhite hair and beard, evokes the evangelical preacher. Believed to have sprung from the Indian subcontinent, Arundo has spread around the globe. Europeans have been using

it for centuries in the production of reeds for woodwind instruments. Like kudzu, which came to the United States as part of Japan’s exhibit at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Arundo arrived here in the mid- to late 19th century. And also like kudzu, Arundo was once touted as a perfect crop to help stem erosion. In California and Texas, farmers, ranchers and government workers enthusiastically planted it along waterways and drainage ditches. Shallow rooted, the canes would break off and move downstream, starting new stands. Arundo has become “naturalized” in 25 warmerweather states, according to a USDA weed risk analysis released in June. In banning it, California, Nevada and Texas have said the plant crowds out native species and consumes precious water. The Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council lists it as a “Significant Threat.” Virginia officials have labeled it “moderately invasive.” The West Virginia

Division of Natural Resources has categorized giant reed as “occasionally invasive.” But that might change if it were to be promoted as a commercial crop, says Elizabeth Byers, a vegetation ecologist with the agency’s wildlife diversity unit. “I certainly wouldn’t want to see any invasive species used as biomass,” she says. “Because they can escape.” North Carolina is keeping an eye on Arundo, but the folks in Oxford say past need not be prologue. Earlier this fall, International Chemtex christened the world’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in the northwest Italian city of Crescentino. Turning inedible biomass into sugars, the company hopes to produce up to 20 million gallons of fuel a year. By mid-2013, Chemtex wants to break ground on a like-sized plant that would employ 67 people in North Carolina. It has set its sights on the little city of Clinton, in the heart of hog country.

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WILLIAM A. TOUCHMAN Fraternal Order PIQUA — of the Eagles in William A. Piqua and Troy, Touchman, 83, the Piqua formerly of AmVets Post Covington Ave., No. 72 and the Piqua, died at Troy Chapter of 10:55 p.m. the Ohio Friday, Nov. 16, Country Music 2012, at Pine Association. Knoll Nursing A service to Home, honor his life will Winchester, Ind. TOUCHMAN begin at 1 p.m. He was born June 1, 1929, in Piqua to Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the Jamieson & Yannucci the late Lester Michael Funeral Home, with the and Opal Mae (Blue) Rev. Fr. Thomas L. Bolte Touchman. He married officiating. Burial will folRosemary A. Eley Aug. 31, 1963, in Troy; she pre- low at Forest Hill Cemetery. ceded him in death. The family will receive Survivors include a son friends from noon to 1 Timothy (Pam) Eley of Lynn, Ind.; five grandchil- p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contridren; and five greatbutions may be made to grandchildren. He was St. Boniface Catholic preceded in death by a Church, 310 S. Downing brother, John Touchman. Mr. Touchman attended St., Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences Piqua City Schools and and expressions of symhad worked at Copeland pathy, to be provided to Corp. of Sidney, Hartzell the family, may be Propeller and R.T. expressed through Industries. He was a jamiesonandyannucci. member of St. Boniface com. Catholic Church, the

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Ohio SPCA members catalog the condition of a dog for evidence against a puppy mill at 8350 TawawaMaplewood Road in Shelby County Saturday morning. Annie Wulfhorst of Grove City takes pictures of a rescued dog’s feet as Jennifer Graham of Buckeye Lake holds the dog, along with a white board for identification. Looking on from behind is Brad Adams of Washington Court House. The puppy mill was raided with a search warrant at 8 a.m. Saturday by the Shelby County Sheriff’s department after receiving previous complaints. Roughly 200 dogs were removed. A veterinarian did a walk-through of the facility and deemed it necessary to remove all of the dogs due to poor living conditions and poor care. Dozens of dirty wooden boxes and cages overgrown with weeds could be seen around the property as the dogs were removed by volunteers from various groups. The suspects in the puppy mill are Dave and Rhonda Auton and their son Adam Auton.

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Refusing to lose Buckeyes beat Badgers in OT MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ohio State clinched one title, and kept its slim hopes for another alive. The sixth-ranked Buckeyes won the Leaders Division crown outright Saturday, beating Wisconsin 21-14 on Carlos Hyde’s 2-yard scoring run in overtime. Buckeyes safety Christian Bryant batted down Curt Phillips’ pass on fourth down to preserve the win. Ohio State (11-0, 7-0 Big Ten) is ineligible for the postseason as part of its punishment for NCAA violations under former coach Jim Tressel. The best the Buckeyes can hope for is to finish AP PHOTO the regular-season unbeaten, Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde scores the game-winning then have the teams above them touchdown against Wisconsin in overtime Saturday in Madison, all lose at least once to give them Wis. Ohio State won 21-14. a shot at playing spoiler for The

Associated Press title. “We have a saying, ‘A team that refuses to be beat won’t be beat,’” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. “Somehow, someway.” Wisconsin, meanwhile, blew its chance to show it deserves its spot in next month’s Big Ten title game. The Badgers (7-4, 4-3) are third in the Leaders Division, but they’ll be playing for a trip to the Rose Bowl because neither the Buckeyes nor Penn State are eligible for the postseason. No one else in the division will even finish with a winning record. “I’m sure winning in Indy and going to the Rose Bowl and winning there would erase all the

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However, the Buccs hadn’t seen a passing attack with the capabilities of Austin Bruns and the Coldwater Cavaliers all year. Bruns threw for 170 yards and connected with Caleb Siefring for two touchdowns in the first half, leading Coldwater to scores on three out of four drives to open the game, while the senior-loaded Cavalier Covington’s Kyler Deeter forces a fumble against Colwater Saturday as Justin Williams (15), Bobby Alexander (40), Dalton ■ See BUCCS on A9 Bordelon (78) and Brian Olson (67) follow the play.

Roger Goodell’s timing seemed odd, with his Harvard School of Public Health speech on player safety coming after a week in which three starting NFL quarterbacks were knocked out of games with concussions. No matter, because the NFL commissioner is nothing if not a spin doctor extraordinaire. He cited the fact the quarterbacks were all removed from games as evidence of the progress the NFL has made in identifying head injuries and trying to limit their impact. “The simple truth is that any physical activity comes with risk and reward,” Goodell said. “Head injuries occur in sports.” They do, though the NFL sure took a long time to admit it. For years the league insisted there was no link between what happened on Sundays on the field and what happened to the brains of players afterward. The culture has changed, and Goodell wastes no chance to remind us of that. His speech Thursday night touched on everything from player safety in the days before the NFL even existed (18 college players died in 1904 alone) to what the league might be doing in the near future (different helmets for each position, weight limits on kickoff teams) to help prevent devastating head injuries. The NFL is helping fund studies on concussions, giving $30 million to the National Institutes of Health and teaming with players for another $100 million in similar research over the next decade. There are 100 former NFL players taking part in research led by Boston University to find a diagnosis for the degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, more commonly known as CTE. New kickoff rules are

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OSU passes road test 2 straight titles for Stenhouse Jr. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. left little doubt that he’s ready for a promotion. Stenhouse became the sixth driver to win consecutive championships in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. He finished sixth Saturday in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, edging Elliott Sadler for the title. See Page A9.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Ohio State finally got a test away from Columbus and managed to get a win in a hostile environment. Deshaun Thomas scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the fourth-ranked Buckeyes beat Rhode Island 69-58 in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament in Connecticut on Saturday. Lenzelle Smith Jr. added 15 points, Aaron Craft had 13 points and four assists for Ohio State (2-0), which struggled with the Rams (0-3) well into the second half. Xavier Munford had 16 points

to lead Rhode Island, which had four players in double figures and trailed by just four at halftime. “We’re going to know a lot more about our basketball team at 6:30 then we did coming into this tournament, Ohio State coach Thad Matta said. “I think this will be good for our team in terms of growth.” This was Ohio State’s first game away from home, and its first on a neutral court. AP PHOTO The Buckeyes had been scheduled to play on Nov. 9 in the Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, left, and Rhode Island’s Nikola Malesevic fight for the loose ball during the second half in the Hall ■ See OSU on A9 of Fame Tip-Off tournament Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.

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Questions surround Browns, Cowboys IRVING, Texas (AP) — — Both coaches get questions about their job security. Both quarterbacks have to answer to unsightly interception numbers. Other than that, Dallas and Cleveland are in very different places going into Sunday’s game at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys (4-5) made it through the difficult, road-heavy part of their schedule with their playoff path barely navigable, but navigable nonetheless. Tony Romo and company now get five of the season’s final seven games at home, and only one of those opponents Pittsburgh has a winning

record. The Browns (2-7) have more reason to think about next season than postseason as they come off their bye week. After the Cowboys, Cleveland and rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden still have the Steelers twice and a visit to Denver against Peyton Manning. “I think you try to stay away from the schedule, whether it’s good or bad,” Dallas tight end Jason Witten said. “You really can’t worry about what’s outside, and what record, and who’s playing who. You’ve got to worry about your opponent that upcom-

ing week. This league’s too hard to try to do anything else other than that.” Two weeks ago, Romo was far ahead of Weeden and the other four rookie NFL starters with 13 interceptions. But Weeden and some veterans are closing in after Romo had consecutive turnover-free games against Atlanta and Philadelphia. The Cowboys didn’t beat the Falcons, but they rallied past the Eagles sparked in part by a Romo scramble and completion that kept Dallas from trailing going into the fourth quarter. Dallas fans have always wondered what would hap-

pen if Romo ever combined risky magic acts with stingy ball protection, and they might find out in three straight home games ending with a Philadelphia rematch Dec. 2. “Every week he’s going to be challenged the same way,” coach Jason Garrett said. “We never want to get to the point where he’s got it down pat. He doesn’t have it down pat. Nobody does. That position is too challenging. So you’ve got to make sure you’re thinking about it the right way every week, you’re taking care of the ball every week and you pick your spots every week.” On the day of the

Philadelphia game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had to respond to a report that ousted Cleveland president Mike Holmgren was interested in Dallas after he said he might return to coaching when the Browns let him go. It’s no secret that Jones and Holmgren are close, but Holmgren emphatically said he would never show interest in somebody else’s job while they still had it. The Philly win quieted the chatter, but a loss to last-place Cleveland wouldn’t help Garrett. “All your focus has to be on this week and getting one win,” Witten said.

A Ryan reunion IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan doesn’t pretend to ignore that the Cowboys are playing Cleveland for the first time since the Browns dumped him when they fired Eric Mangini two years ago. Even when he’s pretending. “Honestly, I’m going to say no,” Ryan said when asked if he had discussed this week’s personal motivation with his players. “Honestly, I haven’t talked about it. Honestly, I don’t know how that got out there.” How about dishonestly? “I’ve addressed a few things,” said Ryan, the twin brother of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan. Ryan says Sunday’s game at Cowboys Stadium is personal for a pretty simple reason. He didn’t think two years was enough to try to turn a franchise that has now missed the playoffs nine straight years and reached the postseason just twice since 1990. To him, it doesn’t really matter that Cleveland’s ownership and front office changed in midseason, and that more changes are likely in the offseason. “Anytime you pour everything you have into it and apparently management didn’t see it as it was good enough, of course it’s personal,” Ryan said. Ryan’s animosity doesn’t extend to his former players, though. He sounds like he wouldn’t mind having some of them still on his side, particularly defensive backs T.J. Ward, Sheldon Brown and Joe Haden in a secondary that has Cleveland ranked sixth in the league with 10 interceptions. “These are some of the best people I ever coached, so I still love those guys,” Ryan said. “But I plan on beating them.” Ryan’s first year in Dallas after the Cleveland firing was a little rough. The Cowboys had one of the worst pass defenses in franchise history and rarely made big plays when they needed them late in the year.

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Opposite paths Bengals riding momentum vs. slipping Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals firmly believe they’re still on the road to respectability, just as the Kansas City Chiefs are wondering if they’ll ever hit rock bottom. One thing is certain: There could be a lot of people wearing black inside Arrowhead Stadium when the teams meet on Sunday. The Bengals, coming off a confidence-boosting win over the Giants last weekend, visit a disheveled Chiefs team that’s floundered to six straight losses. Kansas City still has only led in regulation once this season, and its only win came after a franchiserecord comeback. “They’re going to come in here and feel like they have a good chance to win another game,” Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said, “but if we work on our attitude, our effort and the things we did Monday night, clean up one or two things, I think we’re going to play good. That’s the focus.” Been the focus all season, too.

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turned increasingly hostile in recent weeks. Twice fans have paid for banners to be flown behind airplanes asking for general manager Scott Pioli to be fired they haven’t gotten their wish yet and this Sunday, they’re expected to come dressed in black to mourn another lost season. They should blend in well with all the Bengals fans dressed in black and orange. “We’re frustrated. Everybody is frustrated. None of us envisioned this, or none of us want to be 18, and the fans are frustrated as well,” said Cassel, who lost his job to Brady Quinn, only to get it right back when Quinn sustained his second concussion three weeks ago. Quinn still had not been cleared early in the week, meaning Cassel will start Sunday. “At the same time, we have a job to do,” Cassel continued, “and we’re going to go out there and do our job to the best of our ability. Hopefully, that results in a win and we

can change the atmosphere and the environment around here.” The environment is slowly starting to change in Cincinnati. The Bengals (4-5) made the playoffs last year for only the third time since the 1990 season, which is also the last time they won a postseason game. They haven’t made it in back-toback years since 1981-82, something that seemed all but written off just a week ago. Cincinnati started off 31, the only loss coming at perennial contender Baltimore, but then came a string of four straight losses that left some cynics saying, “Same ‘ol Cincy.” Well, the Bengals showed last Sunday that’s not the case. Facing the defending Super Bowl champions, Cincinnati roughed up Giants quarterback Eli Manning, forced four second-half turnovers and saw second-year QB Andy Dalton throw a career-best four touchdown passes each to different receivers in a 31-13 rout.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The last thing David Akers wants to do is let down his team. And he’s not sure why he even needs to publicly say as much. Akers has been kicking footballs for a living long enough to know there are some rough stretches and he is in a bit of one for the NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers. Only a year ago, Akers seemed almost perfect, and he practically was: setting an NFL single-season record with 44 field goals, and missing just eight kicks. This season, he is 15 for 21 and was wide left on a 41-yard try in overtime of last Sunday’s 24-24 tie with the Rams that would have won the game. No blaming this wayward kick on the Candlestick Park wind or any other elements. He just missed. “I wish I could use that,” Akers said this week,

regrouping for Monday night’s key NFC game against the Chicago Bears. “It’s something I’ve always been successful at. And when you don’t, and you let down your teammates and fans and the organization, absolutely it bothers you. I kicked very well in practice and had a great preseason. And then it’s been kind of a roller coaster.” Not that his teammates are worried. Many are still surprised the Eagles let Akers go after 12 years in Philadelphia. “David is one of the best kickers to ever play this game, so I don’t think there’s one guy in here who batted an eyelash or looked at David with any type of malice,” wide receiver Kyle Williams said. “I think he is probably the hardest guy on himself and that’s about it. Dave’s probably, we can argue, the best kicker to ever play the game. Bottom line.”

Akers, a six-time ProBowler in his 15th NFL season out of Louisville, was considered among the 49ers’ most important offseason acquisitions when they signed him to a three-year deal in late July 2011 right up there with NFL Coach of the Year Jim Harbaugh. He showed just why from Day 1, and the rest of the way as San Francisco fell just short of reaching the Super Bowl in a 20-17 overtime loss in the NFC title game to the eventual champion New York Giants. Aside from his 44 made field goals last season, Akers also set a record for most attempted at 52 and most points without a touchdown with 166. That far surpassed the 49ers’ previous best for overall points by Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice, no less. Rice scored 138 points in 1987. Sometimes, a kicker, or any other player, gets the breaks. Sometimes not.

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Goodell ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 working to reduce concussions, and others are under consideration. Violent collisions will always be the attraction of the game just as knockouts are in boxing, but it’s Goodell’s contention that big hits can be managed more safely without changing the game so much that fans won’t watch. Meanwhile, not a game goes by without someone in the announcer’s booth talking about the dangers of helmet-to-helmet hits. “Players and coaches have adjusted. They always do,” Goodell said. “We now see fewer dangerous hits to the head and noticeable changes in the way the game is being played.” The good news for today’s players is that there have been some real changes and they’ll have a better chance of having a decent life after football than players did before them. That’s especially true when it comes to the condition of their brains, though the risk of long term injury remains very real. Football is still a hurt business, and always will be. Nothing will make it completely safe, especially in an era when players seem to get bigger and faster every year. But there might come a day when there’s enough research and information available so a parent can make a decision on whether their child plays football or not. There might be a time when players themselves can assess their future health risks and decide whether to continue their careers. That will be good for the game itself, and certainly good for the NFL, which rode the wave of big hits to become by far the most popular sport in the country. No one can guarantee player safety, but it’s hard to argue with the league itself making it a priority. Left unsaid in Goodell’s speech, though, was what to do with the players of the past. Not the college players of 1904, but the NFL players of recent decades. Goodell didn’t mention them, and with good reason. Thousands of them are suing the NFL over brainrelated injuries, and the NFL is fighting them with all the lawyers it can muster at every turn. These aren’t just practice squad members or fringe players trying to cash in on short careers. There are some big names among the 3,500 plaintiffs, including Tony Dorsett and at least 26 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. One of the plaintiffs, former Atlanta Falcons safety Ray Easterling, committed suicide in April at age 62, and an autopsy found he had CTE. His widow and the other plaintiffs claim the NFL not only exposed players to risk they shouldn’t have taken, but deceived them and club doctors by insisting repeatedly that head trauma carried little long-term risk. “On the NFL’s watch, football has become the site of perhaps the gravest health crisis in the history of sports,” lawyers for the former players argued in motions last month asking a judge to reject the NFL’s efforts to dismiss their suits. The suits have the potential of costing the NFL money, and lots of it. That’s why the league has fought them so hard, no matter how at odds the stance is with the current push toward safer play. One of Goodell’s mantras in his speech at Harvard was that the game is evolving, and for the better. Change, he said, can only improve the sport and the league along with it. He’s right about that. But there’s something else the NFL can change, too. Doing something to improve the lives of the guys who helped get the league where it is today would be a good place to start. Tim Dahlberg is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at tdahlberg@ap.org or http://twitter.com/timdahlberg.


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Buccs ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 defense forced two early turnovers and held the Buccs to only three first downs in the opening half, jumping out to a 20-0 halftime lead and winning the Division V Region 20 championship 20-0 Saturday night at Welcome Stadium. Coldwater — a school that has made 16 straight playoff appearances dating back to 1997 — advances to the state semifinal round for the fourth consecutive year. “They play their butts off and make it tough on you,” Covington coach Dave Miller said. “We made some mistakes. But they did what they do, and I hope they go all the way. I really do.” In a highly-anticipated rematch from last season, a game which Coldwater won 31-7 to open the playoffs, it was the same story for the

Buccs. Covington just couldn’t move the ball. The Buccs had only nine yards on their first series, then 11 on their second drive, followed by four yards on their third. For the game, Covington — a team which averaged well over 400 yards of offense this year — was held to 173 yards compared to Coldwater’s 298. On their very first possession of the game, the Buccs opted to go for it on fourth-and-1 from their own 34. But record-breaking running back A.J. Ouellette fumbled on a quick give up the middle, which was recovered by Coldwater at the Covington 35. “That’s part of our MO,” Miller said. “That’s how we do things, we just didn’t execute. If we don’t fumble, we get it. I’ll never second guess that, the kids understand there are situations when

we need to go after it. We aren’t backing down. We just didn’t execute there.” Then moments later, Siefring received a 6-yard touchdown pass from Bruns to put the Cavaliers up 7-0 with 7:38 left in the first quarter. On Coldwater’s next series, Covington’s Brian Olson sacked Bruns for a loss of 10 to set up a thirdand-17 from the 15. But Bruns channeled his inner Ben Roethlisberger, fought off the pass rush and delivered a 30-yard strike to Brody Hoying for a first down. An illegal-hands-tothe-face penalty on Covington put 50. On the very next play, Bruns found a wide-open Siefring streaking down the right side for a 50-yard score with 3:38 to play in the opening quarter. Ouellette gave

Covington its first first down of the game on the opening play of the second quarter. The Buccs picked up another first down on a quick pass from Trent Tobias to Kyler Deeter. But Tobias was intercepted by Coldwater’s Josh Huber, giving the Cavaliers the ball at their own 25. Then Coldwater’s dynamic duo provided another big play as Bruns delivered a perfect pass to Siefring for a 39-yard gain. But when it appeared the Buccs had stopped the Cavs on a fourth-and-18 from just outside the 20, Covington was flagged for a pass interference — which gave Coldwater another first down. A few plays later, running back Jordan Chapin gave the Cavaliers a 20-0 lead on a 1-yard touchdown run with 5:37 left in the sec-

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ond. After the two teams went scoreless in the third quarter, a Coldwater fumble gave Covington life early in the fourth quarter. The Buccs drove down the field, then A.J. Ouellette caught a halfback pass, ran and dove in for a 10-yard touchdown with 5:49 left in the game. The score, however, was negated due to a holding penalty. On the next play, the Buccs tried a hook and ladder on a fourth-and14, which was stopped five yards shy of the end zone. To its credit, the Covington defensive line played well all the game long, putting constant pressure on Bruns and making him earn everything he got. The Buccs had six sacks. Brian Olson had three sacks, while Cole Owens, Dylan Owens and Ian Fries each added one.

“He’s a very good player,” Miller said about Bruns. “He’s got some very talented players receivers to throw the ball to. “Our kids got after him in the second half especially. I don’t know how many sacks we had, but I thought we put up a heck of an effort against him. He’s the real deal.” Bruns finished the game 17 for 26 with 224 yards passing and two TDs. Siefring added six catches for 145 yards. Ouellette led the Buccs with 15 rushes for 69 yards. He also added two catches for 18 yards. The Cross County Conference champion Buccs finish the season at 12-1. “I’m very proud of all of our kids,” Miller said. “They have accomplished a lot, and I’m very proud of all them.”

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Ready for his close-up Stenhouse Jr. wins 2nd straight Nationwide title HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. left little doubt that he’s ready for a promotion. Stenhouse became the sixth driver to win consecutive championships in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. He finished sixth Saturday in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, edging Elliott Sadler for the title. “A lot of people put a lot of effort into this and I’m just the lucky guy who gets to drive it,” said Stenhouse, who is replacing Matt Kenseth in the Sprint Cup Series next season at Roush Fenway Racing. Stenhouse finished his final Nationwide season with six wins. About the only drama in the finale was whether he would play it safe. He did, but not without a few close calls. His spotter even had to remind him several times over the final 10 laps to avoid potential pitfalls. Stenhouse eventually obliged, but only after he held the push-to-talk button down on his steering wheel to drown out all the chatter in his helmet. “I don’t ride around,” Stenhouse said. “That’s not how we got in this position.” Regan Smith won the 300-mile race, his first victory in 103 Nationwide starts. He was making his first start since 2007, and he’s going to race for the championship next season for JR Motorsports. This was his debut race with that team, which is co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and had not won a race since 2010. “These guys worked hard all year long, and we’re going to do the same next

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Driver Ricky Stenhouse poses next to his two NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship trophies for 2011 and 2012 at Homestead-Miami Speedway Saturday in Homestead, Fla. year and contend for a 0 for 22 in Nationwide, fin- matched the previous series championship,” Smith said. ishing winless for the first record held by Richard “That’s our plan. Hopefully, time since his 2003 debut Childress. Stenhouse and his crew, tonight was part of a state- year. In Sprint Cup, Busch has though, enjoyed a more sigment right there.” Kyle Busch was second, just one victory headed into nificant moment. Stenhouse became the by Brendan Sunday’s season finale. followed “I think it’s been well doc- first since Martin Truex Jr. Gaughan, Sam Hornish Jr. and Austin Dillon. Danica umented that this has been in 2005 to win back-to-back Patrick was 19th in her final the absolute worst year of titles in the developmental Nationwide race before mov- my career, bar none, series. Sam Ard (1983-84), ing to the Sprint Cup Series whether it was racing ASA Larry Pearson (1986-87), full time. She finished 10th cars or late models or Randy LaJoie (1996-97) and in points, becoming the Legends cars or even being Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1998highest-finishing female here in the big three,” Busch 98) also accomplished the driver in the history of said. “It’s a huge disappoint- feat. Stenhouse started the NASCAR’s three national ment. … I can’t seem to put series. The previous record it all together when it mat- finale fourth and had a 20was held by Sara Christian, ters, and you have to in this point lead over Elliott. He who finished 13th in 1949 in sport, otherwise you’ll be needed to finish 16th or better to clinch another trophy. kind of shown the door.” the Cup series. The lead would have Smith did some smoky Busch dominated the race early, but couldn’t get burnouts, then headed to been considerably tighter past Smith in the closing Victory Lane. Joey Logano had Sadler not wrecked last also celebrated after clinch- week at Phoenix. laps. But Sadler triggered a A year after winning 18 ing the series owners title races across NASCAR’s for Joe Gibbs Racing. It was three-car accident that three national series, Busch the fourth owners title for brought the race to a halt went winless in Nationwide the former Washington and essentially ruined his and Trucks in 2012. He was Redskins football coach, who championship hopes.

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Mavs hold off Cavs, 103-95 CLEVELAND (AP) — O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and the Dallas Mavericks used a pair of 9-0 runs in the fourth quarter to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-95 on Saturday night. Chris Kaman scored 15 points while Vince Carter and Darren Collison added 14 apiece for Dallas, which won on the road for the second time in six games.

Kyrie Irving, who left briefly in the third quarter with a finger injury, led Cleveland with 26 points, but the Cavaliers lost their fifth straight game. Mayo hit a 3-pointer and a layup down the stretch to spark Dallas, which outscored the Cavaliers 28-22 in the final period. The Mavericks had six players score in double figures.

Dion Waiters and Daniel Gibson had 16 points apiece for Cleveland. Dallas used its first 9-0 run in the fourth to build an 87-80 lead, but five straight points by Irving cut the lead to two. Irving’s basket off a steal tied it at 89 before the Mavericks scored the next nine points. A basket by Kaman, a 3-

pointer from the corner by Mayo, a lay-in by Collison and Shawn Marion’s jumper gave Dallas a 9889 lead. Irving was forced out with 6:54 remaining in the third quarter. He squeezed his left hand and walked to the bench where he was examined by trainer Max Benton during a timeout. The two then walked to the locker room.

Ohio State’s Amir Williams, left, fights for the rebound with Rhode Island’s Jordan Hare during the first half Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.

OSU ■ CONTINUED FROM A7 Carrier Classic on the USS Yorktown in South Carolina, but that game had to be cancelled because of condensation on the court. So the Buckeyes had played just once, a 22point home win in the opening game of this tournament last Sunday over Albany. The Rams were down just six in this one when Craft hit a 3-point shot that bounced around the rim and in with 6:45 left and then stole the ball on the other end of the court. That led to a technical foul on Rhode Island coach Dan Hurley. Thomas hit both free throws and the five-point swing gave Ohio State a 55-44 edge, its first double-digit lead of the game, and the Buckeyes held on from there. “It was exciting to play with a lot of spirit and a lot of fight against a top-5, national-caliber program that has a great chance to play in the Final Four,” said Hurley. “Based on where we are as a program, I couldn’t be happier with the way we fought, the way we competed.” Rhode Island, which came into the game off losses to Norfolk State and Virginia Tech, is rebuilding after a 7-24 season. Hurley is expecting

some growing pains in his first season with the Rams, who have just eight eligible scholarship players. Three others are transfers sitting out this season. Rhode Island hit eight of its 17 shots from 3point range to stay in the game, but was outrebounded by 10. The Rams took an early lead and were up 19-13 after back-to-back 3-pointers by Nikola Malesevic and Andre Malone more than 10 minutes into the game. Malesevic had seven points when he picked up his second and third fouls in a 12-second span in the first half and his team up 22-17. Ohio State closed the half on a 7-0 run and led 30-26 at the break. Craft had 10 of his 13 points in the first half. Malesevic picked up his fourth foul with 16:40 left and Ohio State quickly went up 38-31. But Rhode Island fought back, and came within two at 38-36 on ally-oop dunk from Mike Powell to Munford. Thomas showed his range for the Buckeyes, hitting three of his six shots from behind the arc. “We’re just going to mark it down as a win,” Thomas said. “We know we’re a team that’s can get better each and every day.”

■ College Basketball

Late free throws help Xavier escape with win CINCINNATI (AP) — Brad Redford’s clutch free throws helped Xavier avoid being outhustled into an embarrassing upset loss at home. Redford sank both ends of a bonus free throw situation with 37.1 seconds left and Xavier held on for a 61-59 win over pesky Robert Morris on Saturday. Redford, previously scoreless for the game, was

fouled by Lucky Jones after a ball fake in the corner and made both free throws. No. 17 Memphis 65, Samford 54 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Adonis Thomas scored 16 points and Antonio Barton added 14 points and No. 17 Memphis escaped with a 65-54 victory over Samford on Saturday night in an opening game of the Battle

4 Atlantis Tournament. Joe Jackson added 13 points, four assists and three steals for Memphis (2-0), which converted all eight of its free throws in the final minute to preserve the victory. No. 20 Notre Dame 78, BYU 68 NEW YORK — Jack Cooley had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to a 78-68 vic-

tory over BYU in the thirdplace game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Saturday night. Jerian Grant had 19 points 17 in the second half and Eric Atkins added 16, including the 3-pointer that gave the Fighting Irish a cushion after the Cougars had pulled within 63-61 with 4:28 to play. No. 23 S.D. St. 60, Missouri St. 44

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jamaal Franklin scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half to put No. 23 San Diego State up early, and James Rahon hit a key 3pointer late in a 60-44 win over Missouri State. The Aztecs led 39-30 midway through the second half before the Bears rallied. Missouri State (11) pulled within 41-37 on Anthony Downing’s basket

with 7:13 left. • Women’s Basketball No. 20 Ohio St. 78, Winthrop 53 COLUMBUS — Darryce Moore and Tayler Hill scored 16 points apiece as No. 20 Ohio State cruised to a 78-53 win over Winthrop on Saturday. Ohio State jumped out to a 14-2 lead in the first meeting between the two programs.


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■ AP Top 25

■ College Football

Vote of confidence Notre Dame stays unbeaten, making case for title shot SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame got one firstplace vote in the coaches’ poll last Sunday head coach Brian Kelly’s. Against Wake Forest, the Fighting Irish reinforced his faith in his team. Everett Golson threw three touchdown passes and Cierre Wood scored on a 68yard run as No. 3 Notre Dame beat Wake Forest 380 Saturday to finish the season undefeated at home for the first time since 1998 and keep its national championship hopes alive. “I told them tonight I’m proud of them,” Kelly said. “I voted them No. 1 for a reason, because I think they’re the best team in the country. I think they played like that tonight.” Kelly, who saw his 12-0 Cincinnati team left out of the BCS title game in 2009, said he has no doubt his 110 team deserves to play for the championship if they win the season finale at Southern California. That’s all he wants his players focused on, he said. “They cannot do anything else but beat USC,” Kelly said. “The rest is up to other people to decide.” The reality of that situation is either Oregon or Kansas State the top two teams in the BCS rankings and, separately, the AP Top 25 will likely have to lose for Notre Dame to get a place in the championship. Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe seemed to think the Irish have as much right as anybody to be there. “No question about it. But maybe a couple of others should be, too. That’s kind of the deal right now,” Grobe said. “I can’t imagine anybody from what I saw today playing any better than Notre Dame. But I think there are some other really, really good teams. They impressed me today. I think there as good as any team in the country.” Wood got the Irish moving with his 68-yard burst on the game’s fourth play. Three plays later, Wake tailback Josh Harris caught a 13-yard pass but fumbled after a hard hit by Irish linebacker Carlo Calabrese and safety Zeke Motta recovered. Harris, Wake Forest’s leading rusher, didn’t play the rest of the game because of a head injury. Golson kept the Irish going with his best passing game of the season. He threw three touchdown passes of 50, 34 and 2 yards in the first half. Fourteen of his 17 firsthalf completions led to first downs as the Irish opened a 31-0 halftime lead. He finished with 346 yards on 20 of 30 passing with one interception. Wood rushed for 150 yards on 11 carries and Tyler Eifert had six catches, giving him 130 for his career, breaking the school record of 128 set by Ken MacAfee in 1977. The Irish improved to 110 for the first time since 1989 and need to beat USC to finish a regular season undefeated for the first time since 1988, the last time they won a national championship. The Demon Deacons (5-6) fell to 1-33 all-time against top 5 teams. No. 25 Kent State 31, Bowling Green 24 BOWLING GREEN — Dri Archer had two long touchdown runs and finished with 241 yards rushing, leading Kent State to its first Mid-American Conference title game. The Golden Flashes’ defense stopped Bowling Green twice within the last five minutes inside Kent State territory. Luke Wollet’s interception in the end zone with 21 seconds left sealed the victory. Bowling Green (7-4, 5-2) had driven to the Kent State 14 before coming up empty on four consecutive throws. Archer scored on runs of 79 and 74 yards for Kent

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Wisconsin’s Conor O'Neill (13) stops Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller on a run during the first half Saturday in Madison, Wis.

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Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert , left, makes a catch over BYU defensive back Preston Hadley for a touchdown during the first half in South Bend, Ind. Saturday. State (10-1, 7-0 MAC). No. 22 Rutgers 10, Cincinnati 3 CINCINNATI — Savon Huggins ran for a careerhigh 179 yards, and Rutgers’ defense had another shut-down showing and the Scarlet Knights stayed in control of the Big East. Rutgers (9-1, 5-0) remained the only unbeaten team in conference play. The Scarlet Knights finish with games at Pittsburgh and home against No. 20 Louisville, which has one Big East loss. Huggins filled in for the injured Jawan Jamison and had a career day all around, leading an offense that did just enough. Gary Nova threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to Mark Harrison in the second quarter, and Nick Borgese made a 42yard field goal in the fourth. The league’s top defense took it from there, shutting out Cincinnati (7-3, 3-2) until Tony Miliano kicked a 36-yard field goal with 11 seconds left. No. 4 Alabama 49, Western Carolina 0 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Eddie Lacy rushed for three first-half touchdowns and AJ McCarron set Alabama’s single-season record for passing TDs. The Crimson Tide (10-1) rebounded from a loss to No. 9 Texas A&M by building a 42-0 halftime lead against the Catamounts (1-10), a Football Championship Subdivision team with two wins in as many seasons. It was Alabama’s third shutout of the season. No. 5 Georgia 45, Georgia Southern 14 ATHENS, Ga. — Aaron Murray threw four touchdown passes and Todd Gurley became only the second true freshman in Georgia history to rush for 1,000 yards. Georgia (10-1) reached 10 wins for the eighth time in Mark Richt’s dozen seasons as coach. Georgia Southern (8-3) had a shot at the halftime lead, only to get scuttled by a penalty, and Murray took control from there. No. 7 Florida 23, Jacksonville St. 0 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 7 Florida used a strong defensive effort to overcome a sluggish offensive performance. The Gators scored a touchdown on their first possession when Mike Gillislee plowed into the end zone from 7 yards out. But that was the only offensive touchdown all day from

Florida. No. 8 LSU 41, Mississippi 35 BATON ROUGE, La. — Jeremy Hill scored his third touchdown with 15 seconds left to lift LSU to a victory. The game included seven turnovers, numerous momentum swings and long touchdowns, perhaps none better than Odell Beckham Jr.’s 89-yard punt return for a score that evoked memories of Billy Cannon’s famous return against the same team, along the same sideline, for the same yardage back in 1959. No. 9 Texas A&M 47, Sam Houston St. 28 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Johnny Manziel threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for 100 yards and two more scores in a bit more than a half for Texas A&M. The redshirt freshman threw an 89-yard touchdown pass to Uzoma Nwachukwu on A&M’s first offensive play of the second half. The dual-threat quarterback then attempted the extra point, but it sailed wide right, ending the Heisman hopeful’s day with A&M (9-2) leading 40-0. No. 10 Florida St. 41, Maryland 14 COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Devonta Freeman ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns as Florida State earned a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Florida State (10-1, 7-1) led 27-0 at halftime and cruised to its fifth straight victory. The Seminoles clinched the league’s Atlantic Division title for the second time in three years and will play for its 13th ACC crown on Dec. 1. No. 11 Clemson 62, N.C. State 48 CLEMSON, S.C. — Tajh Boyd threw for five touchdowns and ran for three more scores to lead Clemson to a record-shattering win. The Tigers (10-1, 7-1 Atlantic Coast) gained 754 yards, two off the school record. The 110 combined points were just seven off the ACC record set by Georgia Tech and North Carolina last week. No. 12 S. Carolina 24, Wofford 7 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kenny Miles rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown and South Carolina pulled out a closer-than-expected 24-7 win over an FCS opponent. The victory gave Steve Spurrier his 64th win in eight seasons with the Gamecocks (9-2), tying him

with Rex Enright for most ever in program history. But it wasn’t until a 17-point fourth quarter that Spurrier and South Carolina could rest easy in this one. No. 16 Nebraska 38, Minnesota 14 LINCOLN, Neb. — Taylor Martinez threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns to Kenny Bell while becoming Nebraska’s career passing leader. The Cornhuskers (9-2, 61), who had to come from behind in the second half in four of its first five Big Ten wins, scored on four of their first six possessions against the Gophers (6-5, 2-5). No. 17 UCLA 38, No. 21 USC 28 PASADENA, Calif. — Brett Hundley passed for 234 yards and a touchdown and rushed for two more scores as UCLA clinched the Pac-12 South title and snapped a five-game losing streak in the crosstown rivalry. Eric Kendricks blocked a punt and made a fourthquarter interception for the Bruins (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12), who overcame intermittent second-half rain and USC’s star-studded lineup for a gutsy victory that puts them atop Los Angeles football. Utah State 48, No. 19 La. Tech 41, OT RUSTON, La. — Kerwynn Williams scored on a 4-yard touchdown run to give Utah State a lead in overtime and the Aggies stopped Louisiana Tech on four plays to win and clinch at least a share of the Western Athletic Conference championship. Chuckie Keeton threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns for Utah State (9-2, 5-0), which let a 24-point, third-quarter lead slip away against one of the nation’s highest scoring teams. No. 23 Michigan 42, Iowa 17 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Devin Gardner accounted for six touchdowns to help Michigan rout Iowa. The Wolverines (8-3, 6-1 Big Ten) weren’t stopped on offense by the hapless Hawkeyes (4-7, 2-5) until Gardner threw an interception early in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma St. 59, No. 23 Texas Tech 21 STILLWATER, Okla. — Isaiah Anderson had a career-best 174 yards receiving and caught three long touchdown passes from Clint Chelf in his final home game for Oklahoma State.

■ CONTINUED FROM A7 losses we’ve had,” Montee Ball said. “Because that’s our goal.” At least the Wisconsin fans got to see Ball get the major college record for career touchdowns in his final home game. Or, part of the record anyway. Ball scored his 78th TD in the second quarter, tying the mark set by Travis Prentice of Miami (Ohio) in 1999. But he fumbled what would have been the record-breaker with 2:46 left in regulation. Ball held the ball in front of him as he leaped over the pile on the goal line, and Buckeyes linebacker Ryan Shazier met him with both fists and punched the ball loose. “That’s a dumb decision on my part,” Ball said. “But I just felt like I needed to get the ball in the end zone.” And the Buckeyes felt just as strongly that they needed to keep him out. “We knew that he needed two to break the record,” Shazier said. “We were not going to allow him to break it on us.” Ball finished with 191 yards on a career-high 39 carries. The Ohio StateWisconsin rivalry hasn’t reached the heights of “The between the Game” Buckeyes and Michigan. But it is not exactly warm and fuzzy, either, especially not after the previous two games. Two years ago, Wisconsin ended Ohio State’s hopes of a making a run at the national title, handing the then-No. 1 Buckeyes their first loss at Camp Randall. (Ohio State’s 2010 season was later erased by the NCAA sanctions.) Last year it was the Buckeyes stunning the Badgers, with Braxton Miller dancing around like a jitterbug before launching a 40-yard, game-winning heave with 20 seconds left.

Though there wasn’t any obvious chippiness Saturday, the brutal physicality of the game left no doubt the teams have begun to use each other as a measure. Wisconsin’s defense was downright nasty, limiting the highpowered Buckeyes to a mere 236 yards of offense, more than 200 yards below their average. The Buckeyes crossed the midfield only once after halftime, and the Badgers largely kept the dynamic Miller in check. But Miller made plays when he needed to, and Hyde continued to impress. “We’re certainly not a finished product on offense, and it showed,” Meyer said. “But to come down in that overtime. I think we need to give (Hyde) the ball a little bit more.” After Ball’s goal-line fumble, the Badger defense came up with one more big stop, a quick three-and-out that ensured the offense would have good field position. It was the first twominute drill for Curt Phillips, the third-string quarterback who was making his second start, and he got off to a rough start, sacked on the first play. He settled down from there, though, converting a fourth down with a 14-yard pass to Jared Abbrederis and finding him for another long gain to set up Jacob Pedersen’s 5-yard scoring catch that tied the game with eight seconds left. “Everybody kept the faith. We drove right down and scored,” Phillips said. “I was very confident going into the overtime.” But overtime was all Buckeyes. Hyde ripped off a run of 11 yards on the first play and, two plays later, strolled virtually untouched into the end zone for the go-ahead score. He also had a 15-yard scoring run in the second quarter, and finished with 87 yards on 15 carries.

■ Games of Interest

Miami falls at Central Michigan MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Zurlon Tipton ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns to lead Central Michigan to a 30-16 win over Miami of Ohio on Saturday. Tipton carried 24 times and scored on runs of 12 and 1 yards to keep the bowl hopes alive for the Chippewas (5-6, 3-4 Mid-American). Central Michigan must defeat Massachusetts Friday in Foxboro, Mass., to be bowl eligible. Ryan Radcliff threw for 202 yards and a TD for Central Michigan, which led 21-7 at halftime. After Miami got within 21-16, Saylor Lavallii’s 10-yard touchdown run gave the Chippewas a 28-16 with 10:28 remaining. Zac Dysert ran for a score and threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Nick Harwell for the RedHawks (4-7, 3-4). Dysert finished with 343 yards on 26-of-43 passing, but was sacked five times. He was intercepted once. Youngstown St. 27, Indiana St. 6 YOUNGSTOWN—

Kurt Hess completes 20 of 28 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns, and Jermaine Cook runs for 124 yards and score as Youngstown State pulled away late to beat Indiana State 27-6 Saturday in Missouri Valley Conference play. After Tanner Fritschle’s 32-yard field goal tied the game for Indiana State (7-4, 5-3) at 6-all early in the third quarter, Youngstown responded by scoring the final 21 points of the game. Youngstown (7-4, 4-4) broke a 6-6 tie when Hess found Andrew Williams for a 30-yard touchdown and a 13-6 lead. Cook extended that lead to 20-6 with 14:18 left in the fourth quarter with a 24-yard touchdown run. Youngstown’s final touchdown came with 8:17 left when Hess and Williams connected again, this time for 43 yards to push the final margin of victory to 27-6. Williams finished with four catches for 91 yards.


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FOOTBALL National Football League All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 6 3 0 .667 299 201 4 6 0 .400 230 299 Buffalo 4 6 0 .400 187 205 Miami 3 6 0 .333 175 228 N.Y. Jets South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 8 1 0 .889 250 143 Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667 186 201 Tennessee 4 6 0 .400 219 311 1 8 0 .111 127 246 Jacksonville North W L T Pct PF PA 7 2 0 .778 254 196 Baltimore Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667 207 177 Cincinnati 4 5 0 .444 220 231 Cleveland 2 7 0 .222 169 211 West W L T Pct PF PA 6 3 0 .667 271 189 Denver 4 5 0 .444 209 191 San Diego 3 6 0 .333 191 284 Oakland Kansas City 1 8 0 .111 146 256 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA 6 4 0 .600 267 216 N.Y. Giants 4 5 0 .444 188 204 Dallas Philadelphia 3 6 0 .333 156 221 Washington 3 6 0 .333 226 248 South W L T Pct PF PA 8 1 0 .889 247 174 Atlanta 5 4 0 .556 260 209 Tampa Bay New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 249 256 2 7 0 .222 163 216 Carolina North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 7 2 0 .778 242 133 Green Bay 6 3 0 .667 239 187 6 4 0 .600 238 221 Minnesota 4 5 0 .444 216 222 Detroit West W L T Pct PF PA San Francisco 6 2 1 .722 213 127 Seattle 6 4 0 .600 198 161 Arizona 4 5 0 .444 144 173 3 5 1 .389 161 210 St. Louis Thursday's Game Buffalo 19, Miami 14 Sunday's Games Cleveland at Dallas, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Indianapolis at New England, 4:25 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Open: Minnesota, N.Y. Giants, Seattle, Tennessee Monday's Game Chicago at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 Houston at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. New England at N.Y. Jets, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m. Oakland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Seattle at Miami, 1 p.m. Baltimore at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. San Francisco at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 Carolina at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m. College Football Scores EAST Albany (NY) 63, CCSU 34 Brown 22, Columbia 6 Bucknell 24, Bryant 21 Buffalo 29, UMass 19 Colgate 41, Fordham 39 Cortland St. 20, Framingham St. 19 Dartmouth 35, Princeton 21 Harvard 34, Yale 24 Hobart 38, Washington & Lee 20 Holy Cross 24, Georgetown 0 Indiana (Pa.) 27, Shepherd 17 Johns Hopkins 42, Washington & Jefferson 10 Lehigh 38, Lafayette 21 Maine 55, Rhode Island 6 Monmouth (NJ) 26, Robert Morris 21 Navy 21, Texas St. 10 Penn 35, Cornell 28 Penn St. 45, Indiana 22 Salisbury 17, Rowan 9 Shippensburg 58, Bloomsburg 20 St. Francis (Pa.) 44, Sacred Heart 24 St. John Fisher 63, Castleton St. 7 Temple 63, Army 32 Towson 64, New Hampshire 35 Villanova 41, Delaware 10 Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 23, OT Wagner 23, Duquesne 17 Wesley 73, Mount Ida 14 Widener 44, Bridgewater (Mass.) 14 MIDWEST Cent. Michigan 30, Miami (Ohio) 16 E. Michigan 29, W. Michigan 23 Elmhurst 27, Coe 24 Franklin 42, Adrian 10 Indianapolis 31, Midwestern St. 14 Kent St. 31, Bowling Green 24 Marian (Ind.) 42, Northwestern (Iowa) 32 Michigan 42, Iowa 17 Missouri Western 57, Minn. Duluth 55 Morningside 40, Montana Tech 35 Mount Union 72, Christopher Newport 14 N. Dakota St. 38, Illinois St. 20 N. Iowa 38, Missouri St. 13 NW Missouri St. 35, Harding 0 Nebraska 38, Minnesota 14 Northwestern 23, Michigan St. 20 Notre Dame 38, Wake Forest 0 Ohio St. 21, Wisconsin 14, OT Purdue 20, Illinois 17 Rutgers 10, Cincinnati 3 S. Dakota St. 31, South Dakota 8 S. Illinois 35, W. Illinois 0 St. Francis (Ind.) 22, Baker 17 St.Thomas (Minn.) 48, St. Norbert 17 St. Xavier 31, William Penn 0 W. Texas A&M 38, Chadron St. 30 Wis.-Oshkosh 55, St. Scholastica 10 Wittenberg 52, Heidelberg 38 Youngstown St. 27, Indiana St. 6 SOUTH Alabama 49, W. Carolina 0 Arkansas St. 41, Troy 34 Auburn 51, Alabama A&M 7 Austin Peay 38, Tennessee Tech 31 Bethune-Cookman 21, Florida A&M 16 Chattanooga 24, Elon 17 Clemson 62, NC State 48 Coastal Carolina 41, Charleston Southern 20

Cumberlands 42, Mid-Am Nazarene 24 Drake 32, Jacksonville 29 East Carolina 28, Tulane 23 Florida 23, Jacksonville St. 0 Florida St. 41, Maryland 14 Gardner-Webb 21, Presbyterian 15 Georgia 45, Georgia Southern 14 Georgia Tech 42, Duke 24 Hampton 27, Morgan St. 17 Howard 41, Delaware St. 34 Jackson St. 37, Alcorn St. 11 LSU 41, Mississippi 35 Lenoir-Rhyne 21, Fort Valley St. 6 Liberty 33, VMI 14 Louisiana-Monroe 42, North Texas 16 Marist 28, Campbell 7 Marshall 44, Houston 41 Memphis 46, UAB 9 Miami 40, South Florida 9 Middle Tennessee 20, South Alabama 12 Mississippi St. 45, Arkansas 14 Morehead St. 76, Valparaiso 24 Murray St. 42, SE Missouri 35 NC A&T 22, NC Central 16, OT Richmond 21, William & Mary 14 SC State 27, Savannah St. 13 San Diego 17, Davidson 10 South Carolina 24, Wofford 7 The Citadel 42, Furman 20 UT-Martin 35, Tennessee St. 26 Utah St. 48, Louisiana Tech 41, OT West Alabama 41, Miles 7 SOUTHWEST Ark.-Pine Bluff 42, Prairie View 41 Cent. Arkansas 48, E. Illinois 30 MVSU 34, Texas Southern 3 Mary Hardin-Baylor 59, Louisiana College 20 Oklahoma St. 59, Texas Tech 21 Rice 36, SMU 14 Stephen F. Austin 34, Northwestern St. 17 Texas A&M 47, Sam Houston St. 28 Tulsa 23, UCF 21 FAR WEST Arizona St. 46, Washington St. 7 Boise St. 42, Colorado St. 14 Cal Poly 42, N. Arizona 34 E. Washington 41, Portland St. 34 Montana St. 16, Montana 7 N. Colorado 28, North Dakota 27 Nevada 31, New Mexico 24 UCLA 38, Southern Cal 28 UTSA 34, Idaho 27 Washington 38, Colorado 3 Weber St. 40, Idaho St. 14 Wyoming 28, UNLV 23 OHSAA Football Regional Final Pairings The regional final pairings below include the seeds and won-lost records of the qualifiers. Neutral sites were selected by the OHSAA. Home teams are listed first and appear at the top of the brackets at OHSAA.org. Division I – Games scheduled for 7 p.m. (unless noted) on Saturday, Nov. 17 Home Team Listed First Region 1 Mentor 57, Cle. St. Ignatius 56, 3OT Region 2 Tol. Whitmer 49, Massillon Washington 16 Region 3 Pickerington N. 21, Hilliard Davidson 0 Region 4 Cin. Colerain 24, Cin. Moeller 21 Division I State Semifinals, Sat., Nov. 24: Mentor vs. Tol. Whitmer Pickerington N. vs. Cin. Colerain Division I State Championship: Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Canton Fawcett Stadium Division II – Games scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Home Team Listed First Region 5 Aurora 34, Chardon 14 Region 6 Tol. Cent. Cath. 42, Avon 14 Region 7 New Albany 32, Cols. Marion-Franklin 30 Region 8 Trotwood-Madison 42, Cin. Turpin 14 Division II State Semifinals, Fri., Nov. 23: Aurora vs. Toledo Central New Albany vs. Trotwood-Madison Division II State Championship: Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Division III – Games scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Home Team Listed First Region 9 Akr. SVSM 34, Chagrin Falls 7 Region 10 Bellevue 35, Napoleon 20 Region 11 Dover 48, Millersburg W. Holmes 21 Region 12 Day. Thurgood Marshall 60, Athens 21 Division III State Semifinals, Sat., Nov. 24: Akr. SVSM vs. Dover Bellevue vs. Day. Thurgood Marshall Division III State Championship: Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m., Canton Fawcett Stadium Division IV – Games scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Home Team Listed First Region 13 Creston Norwayne 49, Brookfield 28 Region 14 Cols. Hartley 41, Ottawa-Glandorf 31 Region 15 St. Clairsville 37, Johnstown-Monroe 29 Region 16 Clarksville Clinton-Massie 35, MiltonUnion 7 Division IV State Semifinals, Fri., Nov. 23: Creston Norwayne vs. St. Clairsville Cols. Hartley vs. Clarksville ClintonMassie Division IV State Championship: Friday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m., Canton Fawcett Stadium Division V - Games scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Home Team Listed First Region 17 Kirtland 38, Youngs. Ursuline 37 Region 18 Findlay Liberty-Benton 22, Hamler Patrick Henry 21 Region 19 Baltimore Liberty Union 26, Lucasville Valley 14 Region 20 Coldwater 20, Covington 0 Division V State Semifinals, Sat., Nov. 24: Kirtland vs. Baltimore Liberty Union Findlay Liberty-Benton vs. Coldwater Division V State Championship: Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m., Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Division VI - Games scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Home Team Listed First Region 21 Mogadore 42, Youngs. Christian 20 Region 22 McComb 28, Delphos St. John's 21 Region 23 Newark Cath. 48, Danville 46 Region 24 Maria Stein Marion Local 28, St. Henry

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Scores AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 1:30 p.m. SPEED — Formula One, Grand Prix of the United States, at Austin, Texas 3 p.m. ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Ford EcoBoost 400, at Homestead, Fla. CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 4:30 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, finals, teams TBD 11 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, finals, teams TBD (same-day tape) GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, SA Open Championship, final round, at Johannesburg, South Africa (same-day tape) 1:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Titleholders, final round, at Naples, Fla. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 4:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic, championship or third place game, teams TBD, at Uncasville, Conn. 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Puerto Rico Tip-Off, championship game, teams TBD, at Bayamon, Puerto Rico 8:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Charleston Classic, championship game, teams TBD, at Charleston, S.C. NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. WGN — Chicago at Portland NFL FOOTBALL 1 p.m. CBS — Regional coverage, doubleheader FOX — Regional coverage 4 p.m. FOX — Regional coverage 4:25 p.m. CBS — Regional coverage, doubleheader game 8:20 p.m. NBC — Baltimore at Pittsburgh SOCCER 9 p.m. ESPN — MLS, playoffs, conference championship, leg 2, teams TBD 11:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Indoor, FIFA, Futsal World Cup, final match, teams TBD, at Bangkok (same-day tape) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — UConn at Texas A&M

THE BCS RANKINGS As of Nov. 11 Rk 2 1. Kansas St. 1 2. Oregon 3 3. Notre Dame 4 4. Alabama 5 5. Georgia 6. Florida 7 8 7. LSU 10 8. Texas A&M 9. South Carolina 11 10. Florida St. 6 9 11. Clemson 12. Oklahoma 12 13 13. Stanford 14. Nebraska 14 15 15. Texas 16. Oregon St. 16 17. UCLA 19 18. Southern Cal 18 17 19. Louisville 20. Louisiana Tech20 21. Michigan 24 21 22. Rutgers 23. Texas Tech 22 24. Oklahoma St. 26 25. Washington 40

Harris Pts 2774 2844 2634 2494 2398 2113 2082 1842 1732 2175 1972 1631 1621 1239 1095 1081 870 886 943 728 264 571 325 118 1

Pct .9649 .9892 .9162 .8675 .8341 .7350 .7242 .6407 .6024 .7565 .6859 .5673 .5638 .4310 .3809 .3760 .3026 .3082 .3280 .2532 .0918 .1986 .1130 .0410 .0003

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21 Division VI State Semifinals, Fri., Nov. 23: Mogadore vs. Newark Cath. McComb vs. Maria Stein Marion Local Division VI State Championship: Friday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m., Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB W L 6 1 .857 — New York 5 2 .714 1 Brooklyn 6 4 .600 1½ Boston Philadelphia 5 4 .556 2 Toronto 2 7 .222 5 Southeast Division W L Pct GB 7 3 .700 — Miami 4 4 .500 2 Charlotte 4 4 .500 2 Atlanta 3 5 .375 3 Orlando Washington 0 8 .000 6 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 5 2 .714 — Chicago 5 3 .625 ½ Indiana 4 6 .400 2½ Cleveland 2 7 .222 4 Detroit 1 9 .100 5½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 8 1 .889 — San Antonio 7 2 .778 1 Dallas 6 5 .545 3 Houston 4 5 .444 4 New Orleans 3 4 .429 4 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 7 3 .700 — Minnesota 5 4 .556 1½ Utah 5 6 .455 2½ Denver 4 5 .444 2½ Portland 4 5 .444 2½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 6 2 .750 — Golden State 5 4 .556 1½ L.A. Lakers 4 5 .444 2½ Phoenix 4 6 .400 3 Sacramento 2 7 .222 4½ Friday's Games Philadelphia 99, Utah 93 Indiana 103, Dallas 83 Orlando 110, Detroit 106 Golden State 106, Minnesota 98 Oklahoma City 110, New Orleans 95 Memphis 105, New York 95 Portland 119, Houston 117, OT Atlanta 112, Sacramento 96 L.A. Lakers 114, Phoenix 102 Saturday's Games Boston 107, Toronto 89 Utah 83, Washington 76 Dallas 103, Cleveland 95 Memphis 94, Charlotte 87 Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 9 p.m. Miami at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sunday's Games Indiana at New York, 12 p.m.

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Orlando at Toronto, 1 p.m. Brooklyn at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Golden State at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Portland, 9 p.m. Houston at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Monday's Games Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Memphis, 8 p.m. Golden State at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Houston at Utah, 9 p.m. Saturday's College Basketball Scores EAST Albany (NY) 62, UMKC 59 Brown 70, Maine 68 Bryant 76, New Hampshire 64 Bucknell 62, New Mexico St. 49 Campbellsville 73, Virginia-Wise 59 Canisius 72, St. Bonaventure 69 Chestnut Hill 86, Lock Haven 76 Clarkson 65, Ithaca 63 Concordia (N.Y.) 79, Merrimack 76 Cortland St. 97, Utica 84 Drexel 61, Penn 59 George Washington 72, Boston U. 59 Hampden-Sydney 102, Washington (Md.) 70 Hartwick 70, Regis (Mass.) 67 Hofstra 74, Dist. of Columbia 59 Kenyon 73, Keuka 62 King's (Pa.) 44, Susquehanna 43 Loyola (Md.) 65, Norfolk St. 49 Marist 67, Columbia 62 Merchant Marine 71, St. Lawrence 69 Middlebury 72, Lebanon Valley 63 Millersville 55, Wilmington (Del.) 52 Mount St. Vincent 54, Lehman 52 NJ City 91, St. Joseph's (LI) 58 Ohio St. 69, Rhode Island 58 Oneonta 92, York (Pa.) 77 Pittsburgh 72, Oakland 62, OT Post (Conn.) 73, LIU Post 72 Rider 65, Monmouth (NJ) 62 Roanoke 75, Haverford 72 Rowan 71, Gettysburg 47 S. Dakota St. 78, Marshall 77 Thiel 81, Mount Union 76 Vassar 67, Hunter 66 Vermont 66, Northeastern 55 Washington 84, Seton Hall 73, OT Yale 63, Buffalo 59 MIDWEST Baker 65, McPherson 48 Bethel (Minn.) 75, St. Scholastica 61 Bradley 79, IUPUI 72 Calvin 83, North Park 54 Cardinal Stritch 94, Trinity (Ill.) 68 Carroll (Wis.) 75, Carthage 74 Clarke 79, Concordia (St.P.) 70 Cleveland St. 67, Old Dominion 55 Davenport 83, Marygrove 38 DePaul 98, Austin Peay 67 Detroit 85, Drake 79 Doane 86, Dordt 70 E. Illinois 63, Texas-Pan American 50 E. Michigan 60, IPFW 47 Findlay 74, Cedarville 65 Goshen 79, Wis.-Eau Claire 73

Gustavus 83, Bethany Lutheran 63 Hamline 92, Wis. Lutheran 86, OT Indiana St. 70, Truman St. 57 Indianapolis 79, Northwood (Mich.) 62 Jamestown 54, Viterbo 47 Minn. Duluth 70, Michigan Tech 58 N. Dakota St. 73, Mayville St. 40 N. Iowa 72, North Dakota 47 North Central (Minn.) 83, St. Mary's (Minn.) 78 Northwestern Ohio 74, Cornerstone 60 Ohio Dominican 91, Ohio Valley 72 Park 96, Lindenwood-Belleville 85 Peru St. 85, AIB 56 Rochester (Mich.) 73, Bethel (Ind.) 69 San Diego St. 60, Missouri St. 44 Siena Heights 63, Aquinas 56 Wartburg 84, Rockford 50 Washington (Mo.) 69, Trinity (Texas) 51 Wichita St. 69, Howard 50 William Woods 76, Bellevue 63 Wis.-La Crosse 81, Ripon 57 Wis.-Oshkosh 64, Edgewood 54, OT Wis.-Stevens Pt. 82, St. Olaf 81 Xavier 61, Robert Morris 59 SOUTH Asbury 90, Milligan 81 Bellarmine 64, Grand Valley St. 57 Berea 107, Ohio-Lancaster 36 Carson-Newman 103, Knoxville 73 Charlotte 70, Lamar 49 Chowan 74, Catawba 66 Christian Brothers 85, Williams Baptist 54 Columbus St. 73, Tusculum 53 E. Kentucky 71, Towson 69, OT E. Mennonite 91, Ferrum 81, OT Elon 81, Colgate 72 FAU 64, Coppin St. 61 Guilford 93, William Peace 56 King (Tenn.) 103, Pfeiffer 78 Loyola NO 76, Brewton-Parker 55 Northwestern St. 92, HannibalLaGrange 43 Pikeville 95, Lindsey Wilson 91, OT S. Virginia 86, Johnson & Wales (NC) 56 Shorter 98, Young Harris 87 South Florida 68, Loyola of Chicago 50 St. Augustine's 61, Paine 41 Stephen F. Austin 69, FIU 60 Tennessee Tech 65, ETSU 62 The Citadel 92, Union (Ky.) 50 VCU 90, Winthrop 54 Virginia 83, Seattle 43 W. Michigan 68, Md.-Eastern Shore 51 William & Mary 83, High Point 61 Xavier (NO) 82, Wiley 77, OT SOUTHWEST Houston 87, Grambling St. 47 Houston Baptist 82, Dallas Christian 73 SMU 78, Texas St. 75 UTSA 67, SC-Upstate 59 FAR WEST UC Riverside 89, Whitman 76 Utah Valley 96, Southwestern (Ariz.) 70 TOURNAMENT Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Third Place Notre Dame 78, BYU 68 NYU Tipoff Tournament First Round John Jay 70, Gwynedd-Mercy 68 NYU 84, Geneseo St. 74 Stockton Tipoff Tournament Championship Richard Stockton 78, Farmingdale 58 USVI Paradise Jam Championship Ill.-Chicago 62, Mercer 36 Iona 94, Wake Forest 68

AUTO RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Ford EcoBoost 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 176.056. 2. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 175.342. 3. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 175.092. 4. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 175.001. 5. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 174.887. 6. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 174.752. 7. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 174.644. 8. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 174.565. 9. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 174.452. 10. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 174.081. 11. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 173.98. 12. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 173.969. 13. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 173.93. 14. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 173.807. 15. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 173.74. 16. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 173.472. 17. (22) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 173.11. 18. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 173.077. 19. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 172.988. 20. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 172.662. 21. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 172.64. 22. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 172.563. 23. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 172.546. 24. (51) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 172.507. 25. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 172.474. 26. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 172.265. 27. (6) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 172.106. 28. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 172.057. 29. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 171.881. 30. (83) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 171.756. 31. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 171.745. 32. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 171.679. 33. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 171.63. 34. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 171.581. 35. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 171.483. 36. (26) Josh Wise, Ford, 171.445. 37. (10) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 171.222. 38. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota,

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GOLF CME Group Titleholders Scores Saturday At TwinEagles Golf Club (The Eagle Course) Naples, Fla. Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,699; Par: 72 Third Round Na Yeon Choi ................67-68-69—204 Ai Miyazato ...................70-64-71—205 So Yeon Ryu .................66-72-68—206 Karine Icher ..................67-70-70—207 Brittany Lincicome........68-69-70—207 Shanshan Feng............70-69-69—208 Anna Nordqvist.............69-70-69—208 Beatriz Recari...............72-69-68—209 Brittany Lang.................71-69-69—209 Karrie Webb..................69-69-71—209 Suzann Pettersen.........66-71-72—209 Julieta Granada ............68-72-70—210 Sandra Gal....................70-68-72—210 Azahara Munoz ............72-72-67—211 I.K. Kim..........................72-70-69—211 Sun Young Yoo ..............66-71-74—211 Cristie Kerr ....................67-74-71—212 Jiyai Shin.......................68-73-71—212 Inbee Park.....................70-70-72—212 Caroline Hedwall ..........70-69-73—212 Lizette Salas .................68-71-73—212 Cindy LaCrosse............69-72-72—213 Amy Yang ......................70-70-73—213 Karin Sjodin ..................73-72-69—214 Danielle Kang ...............69-75-70—214 Stacy Lewis...................70-72-72—214 Meena Lee....................71-73-71—215 Giulia Sergas ................71-72-72—215 Lindsey Wright..............67-74-74—215 Angela Stanford............70-74-72—216 Jacqui Concolino ..........72-70-74—216 Katherine Hull...............70-72-74—216


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Trying to change the way we shop JCP boss believes in new business model NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson seems unfazed that the department store chain’s mounting losses and sales declines have led to growing criticism of his plan to change the way we shop. Perhaps that’s because this isn’t the first time during Johnson’s 30-year career that he’s attempted what seemed impossible. People predicted he’d fail at selling high-end housewares and designer dresses at discounter Target, but shoppers still flock there years later for cheap chic goods. Likewise, almost no one believed that the Apple stores he designed to sell the consumer electronics giant’s gadgets would make money. Yet Apple’s retail operations have become the most profitable in the industry. At the time, both decisions seemed radical. Now, they each are viewed as strokes of genius. But Johnson’s latest gamble is shaping up to be his biggest. He’s not only aiming to reverse the fortunes of Penney, a 110-yearold chain that has had sales declines in four of the past five years as it’s struggled to adapt to changing consumer tastes and shopping habits. He’s also attempting to do something no other retailer has before: reinvent the department store from the ground up. Since leaving Apple to become Penney’s CEO in November, Johnson has been overhauling everything from the retailer’s pricing to its merchandise to its stores. He got rid of most sales. He’s brought in hip brands. And he’s replacing rows of clothing racks with small shops that make the stores feel like outdoor mini malls. But since Penney started the changes, the chain has reported three consecutive quarters of big losses on steep sales declines. Its stock has lost more than half its value. Its credit rating is in junk status. And critics are beginning to doubt that Johnson has what it takes to make the chain cool. “He’s trying to start a retail revolution without an army of consumers behind him,” says Burt Flickinger, III, president of a retail consultancy. “Penney will suffer dire financial and competi-

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A customer looks at merchandise at a J.C. Penney store in New York Oct. 12. J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson seems unfazed that the department store chain’s mounting losses and sales declines have led to growing criticism of his plan to change the way we shop. Perhaps that’s because this isn’t the first time during Johnson’s 30-year career that he’s attempted what seemed impossible. For instance, no one thought the stores he designed for Apple would succeed, and now they’re the most profitable in the nation. tive circumstances as a result.” But Johnson, 53, a Midwest native who speaks about his vision for J.C. Penney Co. with boyish enthusiasm, is undeterred: “Lots of people think we’re crazy. But that’s what it takes to get ahead.” Virtually no one questioned Johnson’s savvy when it was announced in June 2011 that he was leaving his role as Apple Inc.’s senior vice president of retail to take over the top job at Penney, a chain that had gained a reputation in recent years of having unhip, boring stores and merchandise. To the contrary there were lofty expectations for the man who had made Apple’s stores hip places to shop and before that, pioneered Target Corp.’s successful “cheap chic” strategy. Johnson, who says that his biggest inspirations in life are “sunrises” and “smiles,” spent several months before becoming Penney’s CEO traipsing across the globe to find ideas on how to transform the company. On the itinerary: meetings with executives at trendy retailers and designers such as Gap, J. Crew, Diane Von Furstenberg and Ralph Lauren. During these trips, Johnson hatched an idea to make Penney stores appealing not only to its core of middle-income shoppers, but

also to new groups of younger and higher-income customers. Johnson decided to focus on three areas: price, merchandise and the stores. Johnson started as Penney’s CEO in November 2011. In his first couple of months in the role, Johnson hired big-name executives that he trusted. Among them, Michael Francis, a top Target executive that he’d met while he worked there, was brought in as president to help redefine Penney’s brand. Johnson’s boldest move came on Feb. 1 of this year when he rolled out new pricing in Penney’s 1,100 stores. That’s virtually unheard of in retail, where significant changes are typically tested in a few locations for several months before being rolled out nationally. Johnson says that Penney didn’t have several months to waste. Testing would’ve been “impossible,” he says, because Penney needed quick results. Johnson’s plan was designed to wean customers off the markdowns they’d become accustomed to, but that eat into profits. He ditched the nearly 600 sales Penney offered throughout the year for a three-tiered strategy that permanently lowered prices on all items in the store by 40 percent, and offered monthlong sales on select items and periodic clearance events throughout

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the year. Penney, based in Plano, Texas, also stopped giving out coupons and banished the words “sale” and “clearance” in its new “fair and square” advertising campaign. The ads were colorful and whimsical: In one spot, a dog jumped through a hula hoop that a little girl held. The text read: “No more jumping through hoops. No coupon clipping. No door busting. Just great prices from the start.” Johnson’s plan received a warm reception at first. Investors began pushing Penney’s stock up after he announced the plan in late January: It rose nearly 25 percent to peak at $43 in the days after the plan was rolled out in February. Analysts used words like “visionary” and “revolutionary” to describe the plan. The honeymoon didn’t last. After most of Penney’s coupons and sales disappeared, so did its customers. And the ads didn’t help: They were praised for being entertaining, but criticized for not explaining the new pricing. Walter Loeb, a New Yorkbased retail consultant, says Johnson acted in haste and sprang the changes on customers too soon. “The customer isn’t accustomed to such drastic change,” he says. The first sign that things were falling apart came in May when rival Macy’s Inc.

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monthlong sales. He told analysts that also brought back sales were rising another taboo word: at its stores that clearance. share malls with Johnson says the Penney locations. original three-tier A week later, strategy was too Penney posted a confusing for cus$163 million quartomers. “We got too terly loss. Revenue JOHNSON tricky,” Johnson told plunged 20 perthe Associated Press cent to $3.15 billion. The number of cus- in an interview. Johnson also vowed to tomers visiting stores fell 10 better communicate percent. Wall Street didn’t like the Penney’s pricing to shopchanges any more than pers. As part of that, Penney Main Street did. A day after rolled out ads that were in it posted the loss, Penney’s stark contrast to the spots it stock fell nearly 20 percent used to introduce the plan. its biggest one-day decline in For instance, a TV spot toutfour decades to $26.75. That ed free haircuts for students same month, Standard & during the back-to-school Poor’s Ratings Services low- shopping period. “We thought, ‘Why are we ered its credit rating to junk trying to teach customers a status. Johnson asked investors new language to shop?” to be patient and reiterated Johnson told The Associated his confidence in his plan. Press. “We’'re just trying to But a few weeks later, be straightforward.” Johnson, who says the Johnson fired Francis, who’d been in charge of mar- company now will show the keting the new pricing. suggested price of clothing Johnson, who wakes up at 4 and other manufacturers on tags alongside a.m. without an alarm clock, price took over that responsibility Penney’s price, doesn’t seem and brought back the word to be panicking. In a meet“sale” in ads. But things ing with analysts following the release of the company’s kept getting worse. So six months after he third-quarter results, he rolled out Penney’s plan, chalked Penney’s poor perJohnson tweaked pricing. formance up to a learning On Aug. 1 — just days experience. “This was another quarbefore Penney posted another big loss on a second con- ter of unbelievable learning secutive quarter of disap- for us at J.C. Penney,” he pointing revenue — says. “Each quarter, we Johnson eliminated one tier learn a lot, we adapt, we try of the pricing plan: the to move forward.

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

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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday .............................56 at 3:44 p.m. Low Yesterday..............................25 at 7:24 a.m. Normal High .....................................................51 Normal Low ......................................................34 Record High ........................................78 in 1958 Record Low...........................................9 in 1959

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Sunday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2012. There are 43 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight: On Nov. 18, 1942, “The Skin of Our Teeth,” Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning allegory about the history of humankind, opened on Broadway. On this date: In 1910, British suffragists clashed with police outside Parliament on what became known as “Black Friday.”

In 1928, Walt Disney’s first sound-synchronized animated cartoon, “Steamboat Willie” starring Mickey Mouse, premiered in New York. In 1966, U.S. Roman Catholic bishops did away with the rule against eating meat on Fridays outside of Lent. In 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan, D-Calif., and four others were killed in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of

mass murder and suicide by more than 900 cult members. In 1987, the congressional Iran-Contra committees issued their final report, saying President Ronald Reagan bore “ultimate responsibility” for wrongdoing by his aides. In 1991, Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon freed Anglican Church envoy Terry Waite and Thomas Sutherland, the American dean of agriculture at the American University of Beirut.

Change in law eases return for defectors (AP) — HAVANA Sydney Gregory has never met her father, an Olympic silver medalist in fencing who defected from the Cuban team at a tournament in Lisbon in 2002 when she was 15 days old. But he recently rang from Italy with good news: Papa’s coming home to visit. “I’m very happy,” the 10year-old girl said, smiling in her school uniform with a headband holding back her jet-black hair. “My father called me on the phone and told me he’s going to come. I’m going to meet him!” Under Cuban law, those who abandoned their homeland have had to apply for permission to return, even for the kind of brief family visit Elvis Gregory hopes to make. Many high-profile people considered deserters have had their requests to return rejected by a communist-run government that complained about the large financial investment it made in their careers. Some didn’t even bother to ask, knowing their petitions would be turned down. But a change taking

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Maria Victoria Gil negotiates through a doorway a large framed portrait of her son, swordsman Elvis Gregory, in Havana, Cuba, Friday. Gregory, an Olympic silver medalist, who defected from the Cuban team at a tournament in Lisbon in 2002, hopes to return to Cuba next year so he can finally meet his only child, a 10-yearold girl who was only 15 days old when he abandoned his country. New migratory laws have now made it possible for high-profile defectors once considered deserters or traitors to return to the homeland they abandoned. effect in January will make it simpler for Cubans to visit the homeland they abandoned. It essentially establishes a single set of rules governing the right of return that will apply to everyone who left illegally,

no matter what the circumstances of their departure. The new rules could potentially affect many leading cultural and athletic figures, from musicians and doctors to ballet dancers and former Yankee

pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez. Tens of thousands of people once considered traitors could now be welcomed home. Cuba is “normalizing the temporary entrance into the country of those who

emigrated illegally following the migratory accords of 1994 if more than eight years has gone by since their departure,” Homero Acosta, secretary of the governing Council of State, said in a recent TV program examining the changes announced last month. The migration accords with the US called for 20,000 immigration visas to be issued to Cubans each year, and for the repatriation of islanders caught at sea before reaching American shores. For Cubans who abandoned the country while on missions overseas, the rule applies to those who defected after 1990. Exiles who want to return for visits must use Cuban passports and will be able to come as often as they like. They initially will be allowed to stay up to 90 days, with possible extensions. Elvis Gregory has kept in touch with Sydney by phone and video letters over the years, and sent money to support her upbringing. He hasn’t yet booked a plane ticket home to see the girl who is his only child, preferring to

wait and see how the new rules are applied. “I’m taking this calmly. I’m going to wait for (summer school) vacation to go,” Gregory, 41, said by phone from Rome, where he teaches fencing to children. “Still, I’m going to see my daughter. I’ve been waiting for this a long time.” Gregory’s wait-and-see attitude hasn’t stopped his mother, Maria Victoria Gil, from preparing for his return. She recently removed the furniture from her living room and bought paint to spruce up the room for his visit. “Finally the ice will be broken!” Gil exclaimed, tears in her eyes. “Elvis is going to come. His family, his friends and above all my granddaughter Sydney will receive him with open arms.” Defection is a highly sensitive topic on the island, and has splintered families for years and even decades. The names of baseball players who defect suddenly disappear from newspapers. Except for gossip on the streets about their Major League exploits, it’s almost as if they never existed.

Egyptian train hits school bus, 51 people killed ASSIUT, Egypt (AP) — A speeding train that crashed into a bus carrying Egyptian children to their kindergarten on Saturday killed 51 and prompted a wave of anger against a government under mounting pressure to rectify the former regime’s legacy of neglect. The crash, which killed children between 4 and 6 years old and three adults, led to local protests and accusations from outraged Egyptians that President Mohammed Morsi is failing to deliver on the demands of last year’s uprising for basic rights, dignity and social justice.

The accident left behind a mangled shell of a bus twisted underneath the blood-splattered train outside the city of Assiut, some 200 miles (320 kilometers) south of Cairo. Children’s body parts, their books, schoolbags and tiny socks were strewn along the tracks. Um Ibrahim, a mother whose three children were on the bus, pulled her hair in grief. “My children! I didn’t feed you before you left,” she wailed in horror. A witness said the train pushed the bus along the tracks for nearly a kilometer (half a mile).

As one man picked up pieces of shattered limbs he screamed: “Only God can help!” More than a dozen injured children were being treated in two different facilities, many with severed limbs and in critical condition. Several hours after the accident, Morsi appeared on state television, promising an investigation and financial compensation for victims’ families. His transport minister and the head of Egypt’s railways resigned. “Those responsible for this accident will be held accountable,” Morsi said. The response, his critics

say, comes too little too late. For months, transport workers have been complaining about poor management and poor working conditions. Saturday’s accident falls exactly one week after two trains collided south of Cairo, killing four people. While many train accidents in Egypt are blamed on an outdated system that relies heavily on switch operators instead of automated signaling, the high death toll and fact that nearly all those killed were young children will likely give ammunition to Morsi’s critics who say he has done

little to improve life for ordinary Egyptians. Opposition activists have accused Morsi of continuing the mistakes of his predecessor by not overhauling government services. They say he is too focused on foreign policy while moving slowly to tackle a myriad of domestic problems. A day before Saturday’s accident in al-Mandara village in Assiut province, the president positioned Egypt as a new Arab champion for the Palestinians. But with more children killed in Saturday’s accident than by Israeli bombs in the Gaza

Strip since an escalation in fighting this week, he is already being called on to refocus efforts at home. “The blood of people in Assiut is more important than Gaza,” said Sheik Mohammed Hassan, a village elder speaking at the scene of the accident. Evening talk shows and state-radio programs fielded calls from an outraged public that demanded answers as to why Morsi had not visited the region Saturday and instead chose to keep his meetings in Cairo with foreign leaders seeking an end to the Gaza-Israel fighting.


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A time to give thanks Cookson students share their thoughts BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com rom the mouths of babes, the Troy Daily News sought out a few thankful students at Cookson Elementary School. The thirdgrade classes carved out a few of their turkey-filled thoughts last week. Each student shared what means the most to them on this holiday. Here at the Troy Daily News, we are thankful for Cookson Elementary School Principal Brian Stephey, and third-grade teachers Kathaleen Deam and Nancy Johnson and their Cookson Tigers for sharing their thankful (and completely unedited) thoughts with us this year. I am thankful for my family becaust they protect me. I am also thankful for the soliders because they fight for are country. I am also thaknful for school because it helps kids learn more things. I am thankful for my brother because his careing and kind to me. I am thankful for my teacher Mrs. Deam because she teaches me a lot and she so kind. I am thankful for Thanksgiving because Thanksgiving is a family holiday and it brings are familys together. I am also thankful for the world because the world is are home. Those are things that I am thankful for. — Lily James, age 8 I am thankful for the world we have and what I call home. Also I am thankful for my teacher Ms. Deam. And my family! I am thankful for the freedom of our country. Thatnkful for the smiles when I walk into school with my freinds Tyler, Troy, Landen and Ashton. — Colin Coate, age 9 I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for the army. I like my parents ecause they are nice. I like my friends because play with me all the time. I like the army because they fight for are country.I am thankful for the hole world. — Jovie Studebaker, age 8 I am thankful for the soldiers that fighted for are country because they keep us safe. They are brave to. They leave there family to fight in the war for us. I’m also thankful for police because they catch bad guys. — Ashton Young, age 9 I am thankful for my family, grandparents and friends. My family is the best family in the whole wide world! I am also thankful for the soldiers. I hope the soldiers stay safe. I am also thankful for friends because friends are respectfull and responsible. — Aurora Garlo, age 8 I am thankful for my dad and how he is fighting for our country. The second thing that I am thankful for is my step dad because hs is adopting me. And the third thing I am thankful for is my best friends because they are loyal and respectful. — Olivia Michalke, age 9 I am thankful for the book’s I read because the book’s inspire me on what to draw. I am thankful for the family I have because they make my meal’s. I am thankful for the t.v. I watch because it inspire’s me what to do. I am thankful for the thing’s I have because I am usually never bored. I am thankful for the brothr I have becaus he play’s with me a lot. I am thankful for the sister I have because she folds my close. I’m thankful for the video game’s I have because they usually not bored. I am thankful fr the easter becaues my family go egg hunt. I am thankful for christmas because the presints I get. I am thankful for Jesus because the food he gave us. — Evan Joins, age 9 I am thankful for my family

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Students at Cookson Elementary School, including Madison Ritchie, put into words that for which they are thankful.

TROY because I love them and they love me. I am also thanful for the solgers becaues they protect us and keep us safe. I am also thonkfut for friends because are relly nice to me. I am also thankful for food because it keeps me aliv. And I am thankful for Ohio because there is no other place I would rather live than here. — Amelia Watson, age 8 I am thankful for my family and friends. I am also thankful for food and the soldiers who are fighting for are country. I’m also thankful for my grandma and grandpa. I am thankful for my teacher because teaches us smart. I am thankful for the cafeteria ladys who volunteers every day. I am thankful for my dad and my mom. I am thankfulful for my sister and my brother. I am thankful for are freedom. I am thankful for being able to play soccer. I am thankful that I am thankful that I am not the only child. — Ryen Marsh, age 8 I am thankful for my family because they are the ones who raised me. I am also thankful for my friends because they are always there for me. The last thing that I am thankful for is food because if I didn’t have food I’d be dead. — Makenzie Smith, age 9 I am thankful for my family becase they take care of me. And my toys becase they make me have fun. And shcool so I am not duom. and food so we don’t die. and sports so it keep us active. And ice crem because it is my favrit food. and videogames. and spongbob I can not live with out him. — Jacob Allison, age 9

• See THANKSGIVING on B8 ABOVE: Cookson Elementary School third-grade teacher Nancy Johnson answers a spelling question for Katelyn Niswonger Wednesday at the school. LEFT: Third-grade student Troy Welker asks a question of teacher Kathaleen Deam Wednesday at Cookson Elementary School.

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IT HAPPENED YEARS AGO BY PATRICK D. KENNEDY For the Troy Daily News

HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY

25 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 1987 • TROY — After all the difficulty, the turmoil and the stress the city and its school district have been through the past year regarding finances and the tension of placing a levy on the ballot three times before the people of Troy finally passed it, it came down to a coin toss to decide who would become one of the new Troy School Board members. Following three vote counts, it was determined that William Higdon and Eileen Katzenberger received the exact same amount of votes for a vacant seat on the board and, therefore, a coin would be tossed to decide the winner. Katzenberger was gracious in letting Higdon call the toss and it landed in his favor. In an election that was meant to bring new blood onto the embattered board and distance us from recent controversy, a coin toss did little to bring more unity to the concerned community. • TROY — The Troy Sports Center has new ownership. It was announced that Fred and Carol Middleton recently purchased the longtime Troy business from Tom Penny. Fred Middleton, formerly a barber, who has had a lifelong love for sports and has worked in the store for 14 years, thought the purchase made good sense when the opportunity presented itself. Fred and Carol will make a business of supplying all your sporting needs. (Columnist’s Note: The Troy Sports Center has been in business under several owners since 1956, but no one longer than the Middletons. Congratulations to Fred and Carol who celebrate 25 years of ownership this month. The Middletons

75 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 1937 • MIAMI COUNTY — A harsh cold wave has reminded us in Ohio and, particularly, in Miami County that winter is quickly approaching. Last evening several inches of snow blanketed our area and the temperature near Troy this morning was recorded at 16 degrees above zero, which is a new record for this time of year. Most of Ohio received varying amounts of snow, except the southeastern portion, which was still warm enough to have rain. The temperature was not expected to rise above freezing anytime today.

went through a difficult time earlier this year when the interior of their store was gutted by a fire. But, they are now back “home” and moving forward into the next 25 years. Keep up the good work!). 50 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 1962 • MIAMI COUNTY — “What can we be thankful for today? Peace? But there is no peace. All over the world there is war and the threat of war. Freedom? But freedom is under attack everywhere and behind the Iron Curtain and on an island close to our own shores, there is no freedom. Then is there nothing to be thankful for? Yes, there is. We can be thankful there are men who believe in God the Creator and believe in the inherent worth of all men created in the image of God. If the forces of evil are strong, if there are too many receiving the benefits of freedom who are hesitating and weak in the support of freedom, there are still those who believe in God and the dignity of man — and these, we pray, will be the ones who prevail. Thanksgiving Day, 1962, should be a day of prayer that this hope for the future will be realized and not destroyed.” (Columnist’s Note: This was a Troy Daily News editorial from Nov. 22, 1962).

• PIQUA — Ground was broken this morning (Nov. 20) for the new YMCA building in Piqua. The new structure will be built on the site of the former building at the corner of North High and Downing streets. The three major contractors that were awarded the contracts for the building were the Peterson Construction Co. of Wapakoneta — general contracting; The Tibbetts Plumbing and Heating Co. of Dayton — heating and ventilating; and the Silver Electric Co. The new building will include a lounge, a game room, two locker-shower rooms, a classroom, administrative offices, a 54 x 80 foot gymnasium, three club rooms, a 35 x 50 social pupose room and a banquet hall. The swimming pool and handball courts, which already exist, will be renovated and included in the new building. The old YMCA building which served the city for many years was razed last summer in prreparation for the new edifice. 75 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 1937 • BETHEL TOWNSHIP — The residents of this township will have to look elsewhere for their libations since Bethel is now officially “Dry.” The majority of voters in the recent election came out in favor of no alcohol in the township, therefore, the State Liquor

Board sent a notice to Prosecuting Attorney E.A. Kerr that four licenses in the township were being revoked. The four license holders who are affected are Elizabeth Bodiker, Joe Ens, H.G. Whitacre, and Mina Anderson. These can legally sell alcohol until they receive the notice, which should be very soon.

Dershem, formerly of Bradford. This business is a nice component of the commercial well-being of West Milton and we are pleased it will continue to operate.

120 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 1892 • TROY — The lecture series at the Opera House has stirred quite an interest. Indeed, those interested in the series were 100 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. required to stand in line for a seat-drawing procedure. Most of 1, 1912 the people received the tickets • DAYTON — The anti-trust desired, but those near the end of case of the federal government the line were not as pleased with against the National Cash their lot. The opening lecture by Register Company (NCR) of Col. S.P. Leland is next Tuesday Dayton is proceeding in the (Nov. 29) and should not be Cincinnati court this week. The missed, although the best seats government has stated that the concern unfairly, and in violation of are already taken. • TROY — The Thanksgiving the anti-trust law, hindered other like businesses from fairly compet- Day skating of the young people on the river and hydraulic was ing against them in the market. quite an enjoyable time for all, savThe NCR leaders in response maintain they legally built the busi- ing for one event. Lou Tanahill, at one point, broke through the ice on ness in strict accordance to the the hydraulic and almost drowned, law. Miami County has taken a but was rescued with a long pole. special interest in the case because Sherman T. McPherson, He is now fine and fully recovered, except for several cuts on his face formerly of Troy, is the district attorney in charge of prosecution. caused by the ice splinters. His assistant, Orla E. Harrison, 146 Years Ago: Nov. 18-Dec. formerly of Greenville, was a state senator for this district. The talent 1, 1866 • MIAMI COUNTY — Now we which has been put into action on both sides of the case is probably approach the time of year that the best in the country. It is sure to many loathe, being the coming of the cold weather. Today, as I work, be a grand legal battle. I hear the wind howling and see (Columnist’s Note: Sherman T. snowflakes in the air, as a thick McPherson was an attorney in covering of clouds fill the sky near Troy toward the end of the 19th and far. But with the changing of century and became the U.S. Attornery in the Southern District the seasons we must take the good and the bad, so set your of Ohio, 1903-1916. Both he and his wife, Anna, are interred in the face toward the wind and go forth with determination. Spring will be Riverside Cemetery in Troy.) • WEST MILTON — This morn- here soon. ing we received news that the Patrick D. Kennedy is archivist New Pearson House Hotel, which at the Troy-Miami County Public has been closed for some time, will soon re-open under the man- Library’s Local History Library, 100 W. Main St., Troy, 335-4082. agement of Mr. and Mrs. G. M.

The ‘$5 doctor’ practices medicine from bygone era RUSHVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Patients line up early outside his office just off the town square, waiting quietly for the doctor to arrive, as he has done for nearly 60 years. Dr. Russell Dohner is, after all, a man of routine, a steady force to be counted on in uncertain times. Wearing the fedora that has become his trademark, he walks in just before 10 a.m., after rising early to make rounds at the local hospital. There are no appointments. He takes his patients in the order they sign in — first come, firstserved. His office has no fax machines or computers.

Medical records are kept on hand-written index cards, stuffed into row upon row of filing cabinets. The only thing that has changed, really other than the quickness of the doctor’s step or the color of his thinning hair, is his fee. When Dohner started practicing medicine in Rushville in 1955, he charged the going rate around town for an office visit: $2. Now it is $5. This in an era when the cost of healthcare has steadily risen, when those who don’t have medical insurance often forgo seeing a doctor. But not

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Dohner’s patients. He doesn’t even accept medical insurance — says it’s not worth the bother. “I always just wanted to be a doctor to help people with their medical problems and that’s all it’s for,” the 87-year-old family physician says. “It was never intended to make a lot of money.” Being a doctor, helping and providing a service that has been his goal since he was a boy. One of seven children, Dohner grew up on a farm just north of Rushville, outside the little town of Vermont, Ill. His father had hoped he’d take up farming, too. But young Dohner had other ideas, inspired by the town doctor who’d treated him when he had seizures as a child. “I remember waking up and seeing the doctor there and thinking, ‘THAT is what I want to do,’” he says. After serving in the Army in World War II, Dohner went to Western Illinois University, paying for his education with funds provided by the G.I. bill. In the early 1950s, he attended Northwestern University’s medical school. He had his sights set on becoming a cardiologist and thought about staying in the big city. But when a doctor in Rushville asked him to put off his heart specialist studies to practice medicine back at home, he agreed to do so, at least for a little while. Then that doctor left town. “So I couldn’t very well leave,” Dohner says. “That’s just the way it worked out.” It was a sacrifice, yes. His young wife didn’t want to stay in such a small town, he says, and so their marriage ended. He never remarried and instead dedicated his life to his work, only leaving this

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Dr. Russell Dohner, right, talks with nurse Rose Busby about a patient’s prescription in Rushville, Ill., Oct, 30. In an era of rising healthcare costs, the 87-year-old doctor only charges patients $5 per office visit and doesn’t take insurance. small central Illinois town for medical conferences over the years, never taking a true vacation. Even when the medical profession changed around him, he was always on call, ready to drop everything for a patient. Carolyn Ambrosius, now 69, recalls how her mother went to an obstetrician in Springfield when she was pregnant at age 41, a rarity back then. The doctor there told her that either she’d survive or the baby would, but not both of them a prognosis her mother refused to accept. So she went back to Rushville. “God’s going to take care of us and Dr. Dohner,” Ambrosius remembers her mother saying. And the doctor did, coming to their home each day to check on her during the pregnancy, and often staying to eat meals with the family after he’d completed his exams. “I’m not sure if he remembers,” Ambrosius now says. (By now, the story is vaguely familiar

to Dohner. He’s delivered a lot of babies in Rushville “nearly the whole town,” by some estimates.) But her mother did survive. “And my baby brother is now 52,” Ambrosius says, standing outside Dohner’s office on a crisp fall day after coming in for a check-up. Stories like that are common around this town, a quaint place with cobblestone streets around the main square and majestic old mansions, some of which have seen better days. It’s the sort of place where patients give their doctor a gift or bring baked goods to say thank you. The walls of Dohner’s office hold items such as a homemade clock adorned with shiny beads, embroidery, cards, photos and paintings, including one of the doctor fishing, once a favorite pastime. These days, though, it takes all his energy just to rise before 7 a.m. to head to the hospital, then to his office and back to the hospital, where the “Doctors’ Dictating Lounge,” named

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for his father, is set up with a desk and a cot for the occasional nap. On Thursdays, Dohner closes his office at noon, but even then, he heads to the local nursing home to visit residents. On Sundays, he sees patients before church and stops by the hospital afterward. He’s there, indeed, like clockwork. But as much as townspeople have grown to count on him, they also worry, as he’s become increasingly frail. “He’s going to be dearly missed, not just in town but the three- or fourcounty area around the town, you know, because people come from all over just to him,” says Robert Utter, a 37-year-old emergency medical technician who’s been a patient since he was a small boy. The doctor’s staff is aging, too. One of his nurses, Rose Busby, is 86. His secretary, Edith Moore, who grew up living next door to the Dohner farm, is 85. “You been here before?” Moore asks many patients who step up to the office window to sign in throughout the day. Though she may not remember everyone, she’s not surprised when they answer, “Yes.” “Everybody in the world has been here before,” she says, somehow managing to find each patient’s index card in the filing cabinets that run down the hallway. “They’re full,” she says.


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Doctor urges common-sense solutions to concussions in young athletes BY TIM STEVENS Raleigh News and Observer

CONCUSSION MYTHS

Concussions are commonly associated with big bodies, big hits and football. But that sort of thinking puts children in jeopardy, said Dr. Robert Cantu, one of the world’s leading experts on traumatic brain injuries, because concussions also occur in soccer, baseball, softball and even cheerleading. And it doesn’t take a big hit to the head to cause a concussion, he said. “No head trauma is a good head trauma,â€? Cantu said in a recent interview from Boston. “If I could pick one thing that I wish everyone understood, it would be that no head trauma is a good head trauma.â€? More than 4 million sports- and recreation-related concussions are identified each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but Cantu said many times that number go undiagnosed. Football and ice hockey have the highest risk of concussion among young players. A recent study indicated that there are approximately 67,000 diagnosed concussions among high school football players each year, but Cantu, whose new book “Concussions and Our Kidsâ€? stresses that common-sense solutions can make sports safer for young athletes, wants parents and coaches to understand that concussions occur regularly in many sports. According to Cantu: • The person at the top of a cheerleader pyramid is 10 times more likely to suffer a concussion or a catastrophic injury than a football player. “I can’t imagine many things as risky as throwing someone 20 feet in the air with only a few sets of arms between her and a hardwood floor,â€? Cantu writes. The National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina noted that there were two high school cheerleading catastrophic injuries during

A. If you’re not knocked unconscious, it isn’t a concussion. Wrong. Ninety percent of the people who have concussions do not lose consciousness. B. Helmets prevent most concussions. Wrong. Helmets are important, but no helmet can prevent a concussion. Concussions are caused by jarring the brain. C. The next concussion is always more serious than the

last. Wrong. Every concussion is unique. Multiple concussions are a reason for concern because they can lower the brain’s resistance to the next concussion. D. Three concussions and your child’s athletic career is over. Wrong. There is no magic number. A player should be completely symptom free before returning to play. E. Boys have more concussions than girls. Wrong. A 2007

study indicated that in high school soccer, the girls’ concussion rate is 68 percent higher than the boys’ concussion rate. In high school basketball, research indicates the girls’ rate is three times the boys’ rate. F. Mouth guards prevent concussions. Wrong. There is no scientific evidence for the claim. —Source: “Concussions and Our Kids� by Dr. Robert Cantu

SIMPLE TESTS PARENTS CAN DO There is no surefire test that parents can use to determine whether their child needs to see a medical professional for a possible traumatic brain injury, but parents should be observant and ask their child about how he or she is feeling. Is there a headache? Are the headaches getting worse? Is it hard to concentrate? Does homework cause a headache? A simple test: A. What was the score of the last game? B. What team were you playthe 2009-2010 school year and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimated there were 10,000 concussions in 2011 among cheerleaders, gymnasts and dancers. • Head-first slides and helmets without straps should be banned in baseball. • More high school soccer players had concussions in 2010 than basketball, baseball, wrestling and softball players combined, according to the Center for Injury Research and Policy in Columbus. Female high school soccer players suffered 25,953 concussions in 2010 and males had 20,247. For comparison, male basketball players had 11,013 concussions. A concussion is a disruption

ing? C. What color jerseys was the other team wearing? D. Name four unrelated words and ask your child to repeat them. Wait 2 minutes and ask him to repeat them again. E. Name six digits and ask your child to repeat them. Then ask your child to repeat the digits backward. Suggestions to make sports safer for children: A. No tackle football before age 14. of the normal chemical activity in the brain and is caused by the brain being jarred. Concussions can cause sensitivity to light or sound, headaches, loss of memory, dizziness, balance problems, confusion, drowsiness, nausea, difficulty in concentration and other problems. Concussion symptoms disappear within seven to 10 days in approximately 80 percent of cases, but symptoms may remain for weeks, months and, occasionally, for years. Cantu said 90 percent of the soccer-related concussions that he treats are related to heading accidents and he believes eliminating heading in soccer until players are 14 years old would move soccer from among the

B. No body checking in hockey before age 14. C. Require helmets in field hockey and girls’ lacrosse. D. No heading in soccer until age 14. E. Require chin straps for baseball helmets and eliminate head-first sliding. F. Hold game officials to a higher standard. Keeping players as safe as possible should be the No. 1 priority. — Source: “Concussions and Our Kids� by Dr. Robert Cantu most dangerous sports for concussions to among the safest. Cantu said he is not so concerned about the ball hitting the players’ heads (only 7 percent of female soccer injuries come from head-to-ball contact, according to the CIRP), but he is very concerned with elbows, shoulders, knees, heads and other body parts smashing into players’ heads as they attempt to head the ball. In baseball and softball, sliding head-first is inherently dangerous and should be eliminated on the youth level, said Cantu, who is chief of neurosurgery and chairman of the Department of Surgery at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass. The chance of the ball and the head arriving at the

same moment or the head crashing into another player are too great to allow the use of headfirst slides, he said. The danger is heightened by the use of helmets that can easily fall off during play. Why don’t baseball batting helmets have a chin strap? “Probably because helmets have always been made without a strap,� he said. “If helmets were made by someone who had operated on a hematoma in a child’s brain, the helmets would have straps.� Cantu also said all field hockey and lacrosse players should wear helmets. Despite arguments by some in the sports that there would be more blows to the head if field hockey players and female lacrosse players wore helmets, Cantu believes that if you hand athletes sticks and encourage them to swing them, there has to be protection for the head. “But helmets eventually will be mandatory in these two sports,� he said. “There are too many facial injuries, fractured skulls and concussions that could have been prevented. The change will be made soon, so why not make it now?� Cantu doesn’t want children to stop playing sports but he wants them to play as safely as possible. Children are much more susceptible to concussions than adults. Their heads are proportionately larger and their brains still are developing. Cantu is emphatic that children younger than 14 should not play collision sports. He believes ice hockey should ban contact in leagues for children until age 14 and that children shouldn’t play tackle football until they are 14. “It is important for children to be involved in sports,� Cantu said. “I enjoy sports very much. But we need to keep the proper perspective. The child’s status on the team isn’t as important as their health. Sports are great. They can teach great values. But parents have to think about the health of their child.�

SCHOOL MENUS • BETHEL GRADES 1- milk. Wednesday-Friday — Wednesday-Friday — No school. Monday — Hamburger no school. • NEWTON SCHOOLS or cheeseburger on wheat • COVINGTON HIGH Monday — Hot dog on bun, potatoes or broccoli, SCHOOL whole wheat bun, baked fruit, milk. Monday — Corn dog, beans, green beans, Tuesday —Stromboli green beans, potato strawberries, apple slices sandwich, carrots, peas or smiles, peaches, raisins, (high school: orange juice, corn and black beans, milk. graham cracker, coney fruit, milk. Tuesday — Grilled sauce, milk. Wednesday-Friday— chicken sandwich, sweet Tuesday — Cook’s No school. fries, broccoli, fruit mix, choice, milk. • BETHEL GRADES 6- orange, Goldfish, milk. Wednesday-Friday — 12 Wednesday-Friday — no school. Monday — Hamburger no school. • PIQUA CITY or cheeseburger on wheat • MIAMI EAST SCHOOLS (K-8) bun, potatoes or broccoli, SCHOOLS Monday — Mac and fruit, milk. Monday — Chicken cheese, fruit, baby carrots Tuesday —Dominos patty sandwich, green with hummus, green pizza or stromboli sandbeans, pears, hot apples, beans, milk. wich, carrots, peas or corn milk. Tuesday — General and black beans, fruit, Tuesday — Steak sand- Tso’s chicken, broccoli milk. wich, red pepper with dip, bowl, fruit, California Wednesday-Friday— pineapple, milk. blend, milk. No school. Wednesday-Friday — Wednesday-Friday — • BRADFORD no school. no school. SCHOOLS • MILTON-UNION • PIQUA HIGH Monday — Bosco stick SCHOOLS SCHOOL with mozzarella cheese or Monday — Taco wrap Monday —Spicy chickchef salad, broccoli, fruit with meat, chopped en sandwich, cowboy cup, assorted fruit juice, romaine, carrots, fruit, salsa, fruit, milk. pudding, milk. milk. Tuesday — General Tuesday — Egg cheese Tuesday — Big Daddy Tso’s chicken with rice, omelet or chef salad, cheese bold pizza, green peas, fruit, milk. sausage patty, hash beans, carrots, fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — browns, applesauce, fruit cup, biscuit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — no school. • COVINGTON ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday — Corn dog, green beans, potato smiles, peaches, milk. PERSONAL SERVICE-you deserve it! Tuesday —Grilled chicken sandwich, sweet fries, broccoli, fruit mix,

no school. • PIQUA CATHOLIC Monday — Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, choice of fruit, milk. Tuesday — Cavalier pizza sandwich, green beans, choice of fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — no school. • ST. PATRICK Monday — Ham, green beans, potatoes, cheese stick, butter bread, milk. Tuesday — Sliced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, butter bread, fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — No school. • TROY CITY SCHOOLS K-6

Monday — Mini corn dogs, baked beans, celery stick with dip, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Chicken tenders, whole grain dinner roll, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrot snacks, fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — No school. • TROY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Monday — Mini corn dogs, baked beans, celery stick with dip, sherbet cup, fruit, milk. Tuesday — Chicken tenders, whole grain dinner roll, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrot snacks, fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — No school.

• TIPP CITY HIGH SCHOOL Monday — Dominos pizza, coney dog on a bun, baked beans, choice of fruit, wheat roll, milk. Tuesday — Mini corn dogs, baked fries, fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — No school. • UPPER VALLEY CAREER CENTER Monday — Spicy chicken or mac and cheese, tater tots, assorted fruit, multi-grain roll or bun, milk. Tuesday — Spaghetti or veggie lasagna, side salad, assorted fruit, milk. Wednesday-Friday — no school.

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John Holmes, left, and Becca Stott, both of Philadelphia, tour an exhibit on Prohibition at the National Constitution Center, in Philadelphia, Nov. 8.The exhibit runs through April 2013. It will then travel to museums in Seattle; St. Paul, Minn.; St. Louis; Austin, Texas; and Grand Rapids, Mich.

The rise and fall of Prohibition Hatchet, speakeasy help tell tale of dry era PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A hatchet used to bust up saloons, the verdict sheet from Al Capone’s trial, and lawman Eliot Ness’ sworn oath of office are among the more sobering artifacts in a new exhibit documenting the driest period in U.S. history. But the items help tell a lively tale as part of “American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition.” The installation now on view at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia also includes a recreated speakeasy, where visitors can learn the lingo and fashions of the Roaring ’20s and even how to dance the Charleston. “We’ve never had as much fun building an exhibition,” said Stephanie Reyer, one of its developers. “Of the 27 amendments we have to work with, this is by far the sexiest.” Exhibit organizers describe the 18th Amendment, which essentially banned alcohol from 1920 to 1933, as the country’s “most colorful and complex constitutional hiccup.” Yet they say the lessons of Prohibition remain relevant in current debates over issues like legalizing marijuana and the role of government in private lives. To that end, the exhibit aims to answer a simple question: “How did this happen?” And the first step, of course, was admitting the nation had a drinking problem. In 1830, the average American downed 90 bottles of 80-proof liquor per year three times current consumption. Women were among the imbibers, as evidenced by the exhibit’s bottle of Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound: The remedy for

and organized crime. There’s also a section on products that filled the alcoholic void, from Hires root beer to perfectly legal “malt syrup.” Ahem. An interactive quiz set amid “church pews” lets visitors see if they’d be considered a “dry” or a “wet.” One custom-made video game illustrates the difficulties of intercepting illegal booze, while another tests knowledge of loopholes that permitted alcohol consumption. Also on view: A letter from Susan B. Anthony seeking a partnership between suffragists and temperance crusaders; Pennsylvania’s original ratification copy of the 18th Amendment; and bootlegger Roy Olmstead’s phone, the subject of a landmark wiretapping case. The final sections of the exhibit deal with the repeal of Prohibition and its legacy, which includes the radical variations in liquor laws found among states today. America’s dry era left an Jerry Kaplan, of Philadelphia, tours an exhibit on Prohibition at the National Constitution Center in “indelible mark” on the country, Philadelphia. according to exhibit curator Daniel Okrent, author of “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition.” “And though it may have been a wild card in our constitutional history, it came into being through the invention and deployment of political tactics and strategies still in play today,” Okrent said in a statement. The exhibit, which Reyer described as the center’s biggest and most ambitious, runs through April. It will then travExhibits include the sworn oath of office for law- A hatchet used by temperance movement figure el to museums in Seattle; St. Paul, Minn.; St. Louis; Austin, Carry Nation is shown. man Eliot Ness. Texas; and Grand Rapids, Mich. The exhibit uses dozens of “female complaints” was nearly wielding Carry Nation (someReyer hopes for at least one artifacts and creative displays times spelled Carrie). Her 21 percent alcohol. more stop. to propel the story forward, A combination of social pres- weapon of choice and one of its “I’m trying to get it into bourvictims a mirror from a Kansas from lobbying and ratification to bon country,” she said. “I’d love sures led to the temperance the emergence of rumrunners barroom are both on display. movement headed by hatchetto get it into Kentucky.”

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Frederik Meijer Gardens celebrates GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is hosting its 18th annual “Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World” exhibition. This year’s exhibition runs from Nov. 20 through Jan. 6 and highlights the Railway Garden. More than 40 international holiday trees and displays also will be showcased. During the event, Meijer Gardens transforms into a

botanical wonderland with poinsettias, orchids and amaryllis. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available through the candlelit Sculpture Park, along with the sounds of carolers and hand bells.

Titanic jewelry on display in Atlanta DORAVILLE, Ga. — Most of the jewelry recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic will go on public display for the first time with a three-city tour. The jewelry is from a single

purser’s bag found during a 1987 research and recovery mission. The collection includes diamond and sapphire rings, brooches, necklaces, cuff links and a gold pocket watch. Although single pieces of the jewelry have been on display at one or more permanent and traveling exhibits sponsored by Premier Exhibitions Inc., their Atlanta debut is the first time the majority of the collection has been available to the public. The exhibit opens Friday at Premier’s display gallery at the Atlantic Station gallery in Atlanta.

After a two-month exhibit in Atlanta, the jewels will travel to Orlando, Fla., and Las Vegas.

AAA predicts increased travel NEW YORK — The number of Americans hitting the road this Thanksgiving is expected to increase slightly from a year ago. But they’ll take shorter trips to save on gas and other costs as household budgets remain tight. AAA says Tuesday in its annual Thanksgiving forecast

that a stronger economy is needed to spur a bigger jump in holiday travel growth. AAA predicts 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over Thanksgiving, up just 0.7 percent from last year. A dramatic drop in gas prices should help holiday travel. The national average has declined 35 cents per gallon in the last month. AAA expects further declines through the holiday, although the price of gas on Thanksgiving Day should be close to last year’s record of $3.32 per gallon.


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‘Anna Karenina’ inspires 5 super-stylized films LOS ANGELES (AP) Joe Wright’s ambitious, technically dazzling adaptation of “Anna Karenina,â€? set almost entirely within the confines of a decaying 19th-century theater, inspires this week’s list: five movies that are so super-stylized, their artifice is part of the art. Movies by people like Zack Snyder (“300,â€? â€?Sucker Punchâ€?) and Tarsem Singh (“The Cell,â€? â€?Immortalsâ€?) can be incredibly cool-looking but often that’s all they are. These are movies that are cool-looking AND provocative. They may even have something to say, which takes them to a whole other level of cultural significance that makes them groundbreaking: • “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindâ€? (2004): From the fertile mind of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman comes this wildly imaginative and deeply melancholy story of love, loss and longing. Jim Carrey plays against type as an uptight, jilted lover who tries to have flaky ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) erased from his memory. As a decidedly low-tech medical crew (Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo and Elijah Wood, among the

strong supporting cast) enters Joel’s brain to hunt down his memories, he realizes too late that he wants to keep them. Individual visual moments are stirring in director Michel Gondry’s film as he explores the hazy area between what’s real and what’s imagined: a flooded house, a frozen pond at night, an empty, snow-covered beach. • “The Wizard of Ozâ€? (1939): For that moment alone when it shifts from the sepiatoned idyll of a Kansas farmhouse to vibrant color as Dorothy and Toto enter the land of Oz. The transition was so dramatic and so unprecedented. Most films were still being shot in black and white back then so seeing this major transition for the first time must have been extraordinary for viewers. Of course, we’ve all seen it a million times by now but that first shot, when Dorothy hesitantly opens the door after the tornado, still provides a thrill. • “Synecdoche, New Yorkâ€? (2008): Another from Charlie Kaufman, only this time he does the directing honors for the first time as well as writing the typically intricate script. I don’t love this movie the way a

to share directing credits with the author. Together they’ve created a vivid dystopia of severe black and white with dramatic splashes of color. Created entirely on green screen, it features 1,800 effects shots, many of which are extremely, cartoonishly violent. But while “Sin Cityâ€? is dark, it’s also darkly funny, and certainly never boring. • “Zentropaâ€? (1991): The first Lars von Trier film I saw and one that wowed me with its bold visuals. But really, so AP PHOTO/FOCUS FEATURES, DAVID LEE, FILE many of the Danish director’s In this undated publicity file photo released by Focus Features, films would fit into this categoactors Kate Winslet, left, and Jim Carrey are seen in a scene from ry, from the minimalist the film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.â€? “Dogvilleâ€? and “Manderlay,â€? which resemble plays on film, to the artfully cruel “Melancholiaâ€? physical rendering of an exislot of people do Roger Ebert tential crisis, one that’s painful- and “Antichrist.â€? â€?Zentropa,â€? declared it the best film of the ly dreamlike and wistfully sur- about an American working as decade but I can’t deny how a sleeping car conductor on a real. much I admire the ambition of train line in post-World War II • “Sin Cityâ€? (2005): A its structure and its willingness Germany, is constantly calling to challenge its audience. Philip comic-book adaptation that attention to its structure with dares to do more than simply Seymour Hoffman stars as a bold juxtapositions a mixture of recreate the panels of a comic theater director whose latest book; rather, it immerses you in stark German expressionism production morphs into a theand flashes of color. An overatrical manifestation of his life. a highly stylized world and head shot reveals a wave of red makes you feel as if you’re livActors stand in for him, his blood swelling against a blackfamily and his colleagues, with ing inside of it. Robert and-white door, for example. It’s other actors eventually playing Rodriguez took his inspiration both hallucinatory and startling those actors. Sets get built and from three of Frank Miller’s but always strangely beautiful. books and even went so far as then expand into eternity. A

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‘Anna Karenina’s’ artifice is wondrous, distracting All the world’s a stage, very literally, in Joe Wright’s wildly theatrical adaptation of “Anna Karenina.� If you thought the director’s five-and-a-halfminute tracking shot in “Atonement� was showoffy, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Wright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard (“Shakespeare in Love�) have taken Leo Tolstoy’s literary behemoth about love, betrayal and death among the elite in imperial Russia and boldly set it almost entirely within a decaying theater. The inspiration comes from the notion that the members of high society conducted themselves as if they were performing on stage. The result is technically dazzling, a marvel of timing and choreography. “Anna Karenina� is at once cleverly contained and breathtakingly fluid; it’s crammed with rich, intimate detail yet moves with a boundless energy that suggests anything is possible. A character walks across the floor and people dress him as he goes. Sets slide into an empty space at the precise moment to create a cozy surrounding. And the sense of movement is just memorable from a sound design perspective: the rapid flapping of a fan seamlessly transforms into the thundering of horse hooves, for example. But wondrous as all this artifice is, it’s also a huge distraction. The selfconsciousness of the structure keeps us at arm’s length emotionally. Snow globes and Faberge eggs are just as tidy and ornate but more capable of eliciting a response from the viewer. Rather than feeling the suffering of the adulterous Anna (Keira Knightley), we’re more likely to notice how beautiful the suffering looks the flattering lighting, her

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NEW YORK (AP) — The official line is “we’ll see.� But the Rolling Stones seem in such fighting trim, clear-eyed and focused, that it’s hard to believe there’s not more cooking beyond the current flurry of activity surrounding the band’s 50th anniversary. The archetypal rock ‘n’ roll band is booked for five concerts in London and the New York area over the next month, the last one a Pay Per View event. The Stones on Tuesday released yet another hits compilation with two new songs and HBO premiered a documentary on their formative years, “Crossfire Hurricane,� on Thursday. Fifty years is hard to fathom (“It’s impossible,� Keith cackles. “I’m only 38.�). The Rolling Stones have been through death, defections and addictions, through classic discs like “Exile on Main Street� and “Some Girls� and forgettable ones, and are still AP PHOTO/FOCUS FEATURES, LAURIE SPARHAM operating with Richards, This film image released by Focus Features shows Jude Law, left, and Keira Knightley in a scene from “Anna Mick Jagger and Charlie Karenina.� Watts. Ron Wood, the new guy, joined in 1975. wild mane of dark curls array of elaborate, luxuri- Karenina� depicts the trag- time: 130 minutes. Two “I thought it would be and a half stars out of ic heroine as a victim of spread meticulously across ous gowns and furs, once kind of churlish not to do her own doing rather than four. her pillow case. again the work of Oscarsomething,� Jagger said. And eventually the nominated costume design- society’s; it also elevates the more optimistically trickery actually becomes er Jacqueline Durran.) romantic subplot involving a bit predictable. When Things seem pretty 'H F H PE H U 2I I H U L Q J V Anna’s cuckolded husband comfortable until she takes the sensitive landowner D W 7 U R \ +D \ Q H U Levin (Domhnall Gleeson) Karenin (Jude Law) tears a trip to Moscow to visit who pines for the young, up a desperate letter from her philandering brother, & X O W X U D O & H Q W H U pretty Kitty (Alicia his wife and tosses the Oblonsky (Matthew Vikander), providing some pieces in the air, you just Macfadyen), to help him _G S F F B O E P Q F O U P U I F Q V C M J D know they’re going to come restore his marriage. Upon beautiful and inspired down as snowflakes. And arrival at the train station, opportunities to open up + P J O V T G P S P V S )P M J E B Z 0Q F O )P V T F they do. she experiences an instant the scenery to the outside %F D B O E G S P N U P Q N .P S F J O G P B U Still, it’s impossible not spark with Vronsky (Aaron world. The sense of excess to have huge admiration Taylor-Johnson in an illXXX 5S P Z )B Z OF S P S H that pervades “Anna for this ambitious, compli- advised blonde dye job), a cated risk. “Anna handsome, flirtatious cav- Karenina� extends to &Y IJ C J U J O U IF )P VT F Karenina� has been alry officer. Soon her virtue strong supporting cast, $P V S U F T Z P G U I F 5S P Z )J T U P S J D B M 4P D J F U Z brought to the screen goes out the window as she including Olivia Williams as Vronsky’s meddlesome many times over the past launches into a brazen, %F D F NC F S U P + B O V B S Z century but never like this. full-blown affair with this countess mother, Kelly 7J OU B H F B OE )J T U P S J D Q I P U P H S B Q I T G S P N U I F 5)4 Macdonald as Oblonsky’s A refresher for anyone younger, single man. She who may have forgotten is, for the first time in her loyal wife and Shirley B S D I J W F T E F Q J D U J OH U I F I P M J E B Z T J O 5S P Z the book since high school. sheltered life, passionately Henderson in one late, key 846 $IB NC F S $P OD F S U XJ U I scene as a viciously judgThe year is 1874. Anna is a in love. mental opera patron. prominent member of St. Given the time and %B OJ F M ;F IS J OH F S They’re all working as Petersburg society, the wife place, divorce was not of a respected government exactly a process that was hard as their surround%F D F NC F S Q N official and the mother of easy or forgiving of women. ings if only all that effort %B OJ F M J T I F B E P G U I F 846 U S V NQ F U T U V E J P an adorable little boy. But Anna sooner finds her- resulted in an emotional D P P S E J O B U P S P G U I F ' B D V M U Z # S B T T 2 V J O U F U (Knightley, in her third col- self consumed from within payoff. D P OE V D U T U I F 846 5S V NQ F U &OT F NC M F I F J T “Anna Karenina,� a laboration with Wright fol- as jealousy, paranoia and lowing “Pride & Prejudice� neediness eat away at her Focus Features release, is Q S J OD J Q M F U S V NQ F U G P S U I F $J OD J OOB U J #B M M F U seemingly unshakable con- rated R for some sexuality and “Atonement,� looks 0S D I F T U S B U I F 4Q S J OH mF M E 4Z NQ I P OZ 0S D I F T U S B and violence. Running fidence. This “Anna steely and radiant in an

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DATES TO REMEMBER Miracle, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy, use back door. • DivorceCare seminar and sup• Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring port group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal at Piqua Assembly of God Church, Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. 8440 King Arthur Drive, Piqua. Child • Sanctuary, for women who have care provided through the sixthbeen affected by sexual abuse, locagrade. tion not made public. Must currently • COSA, an anonymous 12-step be in therapy. For more information, recovery program for friends and call Amy Johns at 667-1069, Ext. family members whose lives have 430 been affected by another person’s • Miami Valley Women’s Center, compulsive sexual behavior, will 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber meet in the evening in Tipp City. For Heights, offers free pregnancy testmore information, call 463-2001. ing, noon to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For • AA, Piqua Breakfast Group will more information, call 236-2273. meet at 8:30 a.m. at Westminter • Pilates for Beginners, 8:30-9:30 Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The dis- Main St., Tipp City. For more inforcussion meeting is open. mation, call Tipp-Monroe Community • AA, Troy Trinity Group meets at Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 7 p.m. for open discussion in the 12 669-2441. Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal • NAMI, a support group for famiChurch, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. ly members who have a family mem• AA, open meeting, 6 p.m., ber who is mentally ill, will meet from Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday at the corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Stouder Center, Suite 4000, Troy. Piqua. Alley entrance, upstairs. Call 335-3365 or 339-5393 for more • AA, Living Sober meeting, open information. to all who have an interest in a sober • Next Step at Noon, noon to 1 lifestyle, 7:30 p.m., Westminster p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County and Caldwell streets, Piqua. Road 25-A, one mile south of the • Narcotics Anonymous, Winner’s main campus. Group, will meet at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., TUESDAY Troy. Open discussion . • Narcotics Anonymous, Poison • Deep water aerobics will be Free, 7 p.m., First United Methodist offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Church, 202 W. Fourth St., third Community Center, 110 Ash St., floor, Greenville. Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcc• Narcotics Anonymous, Never Alone, Never Again, 6:30 p.m., First troy.com for more information and programs. Christian Church, 212 N. Main St., • Hospice of Miami County Sidney “Growing Through Grief” meetings • Teen Talk, where teens share are at 11 a.m. on the first, third and their everyday issues through communication, will meet at 6 p.m. at the fifth Tuesdays of each month, and 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays Troy View Church of God, 1879 and are designed to provide a safe Staunton Road, Troy. • Singles Night at The Avenue will and supportive environment for the expression of thoughts and feelings be from 6-10 p.m. at the Main associated with the grief process. All Campus Avenue, Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, sessions are available to the comTroy. Each week, cards, noncompeti- munity and at the Hospice Generations of Life Center, 550 tive volleyball, free line dances and Summit Ave., second floor, Troy, with free ballroom dance lessons. Child light refreshments provided. No care for children birth through fifth grade is offered from 5:45-7:45 p.m. reservations are required. For more each night in the Main Campus information, call Susan Cottrell at building. For more information, call Hospice of Miami County, 335-5191. 667-1069, Ext. 21. • A daytime grief support group • A Spin-In group, practicing the meets on the first, third and fifth art of making yarn on a spinning Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the wheel, meets from 2-4 p.m. on the Generations of Life Center,, second third Sunday at Tippecanoe Weaver floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp support group is open to any grievCity. All knitters are invited to attend. ing adults in the greater Miami For more information, call 667-5358. County area and there is no participation fee. Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff. Call 573MONDAY 2100 for details or visit the website at homc.org. • Christian 12 step meetings, • A children’s support group for “Walking in Freedom,” are offered at any grieving children ages 6-11 7 p.m. at Open Arms Church, 4075 years in the greater Miami County Tipp Cowlesville Road, Tipp City. • An arthritis aquatic class will be area will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday evenings offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call at the Generations of Life Center, 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for second floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. There is no participation fee. more information and programs. • AA, Big Book discussion meet- Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff and volunteers. ing will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity Crafts, sharing time and other grief Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset support activities are preceded by a Road, Troy, in the 12 Step Room. The discussion is open to the public. light meal. • Quilting and crafts is offered • AA, Green & Growing will meet from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at at 8 p.m. The closed discussion the Tipp City Seniors, 320 S. First meeting (attendees must have a St., Tipp City. Call 667-8865 for more desire to stop drinking) will be at Troy View Church of God, 1879 Old information. • The Concord Township Trustees Staunton Road, Troy. will meet at 10 a.m. on the first and • AA, There Is A Solution Group will meet at 8 p.m. in Ginghamsburg third Tuesday at the township building, 2678 W. State Route 718. United Methodist Church, County • The Blue Star Mothers of Road 25-A, Ginghamsburg. The discussion group is closed (participants America meet from 7-9 p.m. the third must have a desire to stop drinking). Tuesday at the Miami County Red Cross, 1314 Barnhart Road, Troy. • AA, West Milton open discusMeetings are open to any mother of sion, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd a member of the military, guard or Lutheran Church, rear entrance, reserve or mothers of veterans. For 1209 S. Miami St. Non-smoking, more information, e-mail at handicap accessible. SpiritofFreedomOH1@yahoo.com or • Al-Anon, Serenity Seekers will meet at 8 p.m. in the 12 Step Room by call (937) 307-9219. • A support group for people at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. affected by breast cancer meets on Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion meeting is open. A beginner’s meet- the third Tuesday of each month. Sponsored by the UVMC Cancer ing begins at 7:30 p.m. Care Center, the group’s mission is • Alternatives: Anger/Rage to empower women to cope with the Control Group for adult males, 7-9 day-to-day realities of cancer before, p.m., Miami County Shelter, 16 E. during and after treatment. The supFranklin St., Troy. Issues addressed port group meets at the Farmhouse, are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and located on the UVMC/Upper Valley Medical Center campus, 3130 N. other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of Dixie Highway, Troy. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., the meeting, 7confronting and how to act nonvio8:15 p.m. Contact Chris Watercutter lently with stress and anger issues. • Mind Over Weight Total Fitness, at 440-4638 or 492-1033, or Robin Supinger at 440-4820 for more infor6-7 p.m., 213 E. Franklin St., Troy. mation. Other days and times available. For • The Miami Shelby Chapter of more information, call 339-2699. the Barbershop Harmony Society • TOPS (Take Off Pounds will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Greene Sensibly), 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Street United Methodist Church, 415 Church, 11 N. Third St., Tipp City. W. Greene St., Piqua. All men interNew members welcome. For more ested in singing are welcome and information, call 335-9721. visitors always are welcome. For • Troy Noon Optimist Club will meet at noon at the Tin Roof restau- more information, call 778-1586 or visit the group’s Web site at rant. Guests welcome. For more www.melodymenchorus.org. information, call 478-1401. • Divorce Care, 7 p.m. at • Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, weigh-in is at 5 Richards Chapel, 831 McKaig Ave., Troy. Video/small group class and meeting at 5:30 p.m. • Parenting Education Groups will designed to help separated or divorced people. For more informameet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family tion, call 335-8814. Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 • AA, women’s meeting, 8-9 p.m., E. Franklin St., Troy. Learn new and age-appropriate ways to parent chil- Dettmer’s Daniel Dining Room. • AA Tuesday night meeting, 7 dren. Call 339-6761 for more inforp.m., Troy Church of the Brethren, mation. There is no charge for this 1431 W. Main St., Troy. program. • AA, The Best Is Yet To Come • Narcotics Anonymous, Hug A

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Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion is open. • AA, Tipp City Group, Zion Lutheran Church, Main and Third streets at 8 p.m. This is a closed discussion (participants must have a desire to stop drinking). • Al-Anon, 8:30 p.m. Sidney Group, Presbyterian Church, corner North and Miami streets, Sidney. • AA, 7 p.m. at Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. Open discussion. • An Intermediate Pilates class will be from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. • Women’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 339-6761 for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous, Just For Tuesday, will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. This is an open discussion. • Narcotics Anonymous, Unity Group, 7 p.m., Freedom Life Ministries Church, 9101 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Open discussion. • Public bingo, license No. 010528, will begin with early birds at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 833, 17 W. Franklin St., Troy. Use the Cherry Street entrance. Doors open at 5 p.m. Instant tickets also will be available. • Public bingo — paper and computer — will be offered by the Tipp City Lumber Baseball organization from 7-10 p.m. at the West Milton Eagles, 2270 S. Miami St., West Milton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and concessions will be available. Proceeds will benefit the sponsorship of five Little League baseball teams. For more information, call 543-9959. • DivorceCare will be every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Nazarene, State Route 55 and Barnhart Road, Troy. The group is open to men and women. For more information, call Patty at 440-1269 or Debbie at 3358397. • Christian 12-Step, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

WEDNESDAY • Skyview Wesleyan Church, 6995 Peters Road, Tipp City, will offer a free dinner at 6:15 p.m. Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. • An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs. • The “Sit and Knit” group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 667-5358. • Grandma’s Kitchen, a homecooked meal prepared by volunteers, is offered every Wednesday from 56:30 p.m. in the activity center of Hoffman United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St., West Milton, one block west of State Route 48. The meal, which includes a main course, salad, dessert and drink, for a suggested donation of $6 per person, or $3 for a children’s meal. The meal is not provided on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s. • An Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Barnhart Road, Troy. The group is for anyone dealing with dementia of a loved one. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at (937) 291-3332. • The Dayton Area ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren, 7390 State Route 202 (3 miles north of I-70). Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. For more information, call (866) 2732572. • The Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at the Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy. Non-members of Kiwanis are invited to come meet friends and have lunch. For more information, contact Bobby Phillips, vice president, at 335-6989. • Retirees of the Local 128 UAW will meet the third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for a hot lunch and short meeting at the Troy Senior Citizens Center, 134 N. Market St., Troy. • The Troy American Legion Post No. 43 euchre parties will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 339-1564. • AA, Pioneer Group open discussion will meet at 9:30 a.m. Enter down the basement steps on the north side of The United Church Of

Christ on North Pearl Street in Covington. The group also meets at 8:30 p.m. Monday night and is wheelchair accessible. • AA, Serenity Island Group will meet at 8 p.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The discussion is open. • AA, 12 & 12 will meet at 8 p.m. for closed discussion, Step and Tradition meeting, in the 12 Step Room, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. • AA, open discussion, 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. Use the alley entrance, upstairs. • Al-Anon, Trinity Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. • Men’s Anger/Rage Group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Issues addressed are physical, verbal and emotional violence toward family members and other persons, how to express feelings, how to communicate instead of confronting and how to act nonviolently with stress and anger issues. Call 339-6761 for more information. • A Domestic Violence Support Group for Women will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16. E. Franklin St., Troy. Support for battered women who want to break free from partner violence is offered. There is no charge for the program. For more information, call 339-6761. • Narcotics Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. • Children’s Creative Play Group will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. School-age children will learn appropriate social interactions and free expression through unique play therapy. There is no charge for this program. More information is available by calling 339-6761. • Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Spirit of Recovery, Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. • Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 9100 N. Main St., State Route 48, between Meijer and Samaritan North. For other meetings or information, call 252-6766 or (800) 589-6262, or visit the Web site at www.region5oa.org. • Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273. • A Pilates Beginners group matwork class will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 6678631 or Celeste at 669-2441. • Safe People, 7-8:30 p.m., Ginghamsburg Church, SC/DC 104. Find guidance for making safe choices in relationships, from friendships to co-workers, family or romance. Learn to identify nurturing people as well as those who should be avoided. Call Roberta Bogle at 667-4678 for more information. • Boundaries, 7-8:30 p.m., Ginghamsburg Church, ARK 200. A 12-week video series using Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Offers practical help and encouragement to all who seek a healthy, balanced life and practice in being able to say no. For more information, call Linda Richards at 667-4678. • The Temple of Praise Ministries will serve hot lunches from noon to 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday at 235 S. Third St., Tipp City. • A free employment networking group will be offered from 8-9 a.m. each Wednesday at Job and Family Services, 2040 N. County Road 25A, Troy. The group will offer tools to tap into unadvertised jobs, assistance to improve personal presentation skills and resume writing. For more information, call Steven Kiefer at 570-2688 or Justin Sommer at 440-3465.

THURSDAY • Dedicated Rescue Efforts for Animals in Miami County will meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday in April and May at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, at at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday in June, July and August at the Tipp City Library. • Deep water aerobics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs. • An open parent-support group will be at 7 p.m. at Corinn’s Way Inc., 306 S. Dorset Road, Troy. • Parents are invited to attend the Corinn’s Way Inc. parent support group from 7-8:30 p.m. each Thursday. The meetings are open discussion. • Tipp City Seniors gather to play cards prior to lunch every Thursday at 10 a.m. at 320 S. First St., Tipp City. At noon will be a carry-in lunch and participants should bring a covered dish and table service. On the

third Thursday, Senior Independence offers blood pressure and blood sugar testing before lunch. For more information, call 667-8865. • Best is Yet to Come open AA meeting, 11 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. • AA, Tri-City Group meeting will take place 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Dettmer Hospital. The lead meeting is open. For more information, call 335-9079. • AA, Spirituality Group will meet at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Troy. The discussion is open. • Health Partners Free Clinic will offer a free clinic on Thursday night at the clinic, 1300 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Registration will be from 5:30-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The clinic does not accept medical emergencies, but can refer patients to other doctors and can prescribe medication. Call 332-0894 for more information. • Narcotics Anonymous, NAIOU, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. • Preschool story hours will be from 10-11 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradford Public Library, 138 E. Main St., Bradford. • Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City. For more information, call 552-7082.

FRIDAY • An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call 335-2715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs. • AA, Troy Friday Morning Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. The discussion is open. • AA, open discussion, 8 p.m. in the Salvation Army, 129 South Wayne St., Piqua. Use parking lot entrance, held in gym. • Narcotics Anonymous, Clean and Free, 8 p.m., Dettmer Hospital, 3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy. Open discussion. Fellowship from 78 p.m. • A Pilates Intermediate group matwork class will be held from 9-10 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call TippMonroe Community Services at 6678631 or Celeste at 667-2441. • Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Bretheren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191. • A singles dance is offered every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Christopher Club, Dixie Highway, Kettering, sponsored by Group Interaction. The dance is $6. For more information, call 640-3015 or visit www.groupia.org. • Christian Worship Center, 3537 S. Elm Tree Road, Christiansburg, hosts a Friday Night Bluegrass Jam beginning at 7 p.m. each Friday. Homemade meals are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants may bring instruments and join in. A small donation is requested at the door. For more information or directions, call 857-9090 or 631-2624.

SATURDAY • The Miami County Farmers Market will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Friendly’s restaurant through October. • Weight Watchers, 1431 W. Main St., Church of the Bretheren, Troy, at 10 a.m. For more information, call (800) 374-9191. • Recovery Too Al-Anon meetings are offered at 8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, main campus, Room 117, S. County Road 25A, Tipp City. • AA, Men’s Meeting will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the new First Lutheran Church, corner of Washington Road and State Route 41. The meeting is closed (members must have a desire to stop drinking). • AA, Troy Winners Group will meet at 8:30 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy for discussion. The meeting is open. • AA, Troy Beginners Group meets at 7 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy. This is an open discussion meeting. • Weight Watchers, Westminster Presbyterian, Piqua, meeting at 9 a.m., weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. • Pilates for Beginners (Introduction), 9:15-10:15 a.m. at 27 1/2 E. Main St., Tipp City. For more information, call Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 or Celeste at 669-2441. • Narcotics Anonymous, Saturday Night Live, 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St., Sidney. • Relapse Prevention Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at The Avenue, Room 504, at Ginghamsburg Main Campus, 6759 S. County Road 25A. • The Next Step, a worship celebration for people on the road to recovery, 7 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Main Campus Sanctuary, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. • Yoga classes will be offered from 10-11 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ, Troy. The public is invited.


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A year in, YouTube’s channels not yet must-see NEW YORK (AP) — When Google announced its plans to fund some 100 new channels of original programming on YouTube, many expected a transformation in television. Google had disrupted other industries and TV appeared to be next in line. The YouTube channels were trumpeted as the next iteration in television: Just as a handful of networks begat a few hundred cable channels, YouTube would now foster the birth of thousands of channels online. The revolution has not yet been YouTubed. Though a year later such a cultural sea change isn’t palpable and likely shouldn’t be expected so soon, YouTube’s developing platform of original programming is gradually taking shape, building steadily into an enormous, global video ecosystem wherein the tools to produce a mini TV station are anyone’s. YouTube is now doubling down on its investment. It recently expanded into Europe with another 50-plus channels. And now, YouTube is reinvesting in 40 percent of the channels that have already launched. That means more than half of the channels have failed to catch on, yet is still a rate of success that any network programmer would kill for. But for YouTube, success at this stage is measured less by view counts than by changing perception. “What we’re trying to do is galvanize the creative and advertising community,” Robert Kyncl, YouTube’s global head of content and the leader of its channels initiative, said in an interview. “And we’re succeeding at that.” Since it was founded in 2005, YouTube has been predominately the home of user-created video. But by putting out a welcome mat to Hollywood, the site is trying to lure viewers to stay for longer and coax advertisers to pair their brands with known talent. Kyncl says the first year has been one of defining where YouTube’s channels fit into the media landscape. “I feel we’re 300 percent smarter than we were in January,” he says. YouTube has declined to make public the size of its investment. The initial channel launch was reportedly fueled by $100 million, a number YouTube executives dispute. Kyncl will go no further than to confirm the $200 million he pledged to spend marketing the channels at YouTube’s TV-style upfront presentation to advertisers in May a flashy event capped by a performance by Jay-Z, who recently launched a lifestyle channel called Life and Times. Jamie Byrne, director of content strategy, said the second round of funding would be relatively similar to the amount of the first round, on a per channel basis. Those not being offered more money aren’t canceled; they are encouraged to keep going, but will have to pay their own way. A simple glance at the site reveals how central the channels initiative is to YouTube. The fabric of the video behemoth where 72 hours of video are uploaded every minute has been reoriented to emphasize a user’s playlist of channels, a move that has increased channel subscribers by 50 percent, executives say. It may sound like a small tweak, but behind it is the mission to alter the very nature of YouTube.

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Author creates vivid portrait of Jefferson He seemed to be against slavery, yet he owned slaves. He was shy, yet he continued to seek politi“Thomas Jefferson: cal office. An incident The Art of Power” while he was governor of (Random House), by Virginia would have Jon Meacham: Pulitzer shaken any man, and in Prize-winning author Jon today’s society would Meacham follows his have ended his political study of Andrew Jackson career, but he persevered (“American Lion”) with a and continued to domifascinating and insightful nate. look at the third presiMeacham immerses dent of the United States the reader in that period in “Thomas Jefferson: The of history to explain Art of Power.” AP PHOTO/RANDOM HOUSE Jefferson’s behavior durMany books have been written about Jefferson’s This book cover image ing an era when the life, but few have created shows “Thomas Jeffer- nation was as contradicsuch a vivid portrait. His son: The Art of Power,” by tory as he was. Growing pains were constant, and contradictions were many. Jon Meacham. BY ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press

everything enacted or set as policy immediately set precedent. What emerges is a Jefferson who utilized his power and charisma to get what he desired. He promised on his wife’s deathbed to never marry again. But given the social mores of the time, Jefferson could flirt with married women and take one of his young slaves as a lover. Meacham takes much of the historical material that could be dry and difficult to read and makes it sing. His extraordinary

research unveils a new Jefferson and a fresh approach to the time period. The view through the filter of Jefferson’s skills as a leader and how he influenced everyone around him proves to be both intriguing and perceptive. Many books have been written about Jefferson, but few are as good as this one. While it may not be the definitive book about him, it’s close. “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power” is an essential volume for both the casual reader and the biography scholar.

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

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• Continued from B1 I am thankful for my family because they love me. I am thankful for the soliders because they keep are contry safe. I am thankful for my teachers because they teach me were I understand. I am thankful for my friends because they forgive me. I am thankful for the lunch people who give me lunch. — Kaylee Kalmar, age 8 I am thankful for my parents becuse thare nice. they give me food. And I’m thankful for books COVINGTON — Rodger and Elaine Collins are cele- they make you smart. I’m thankful for thechers brating their 55th wedding anniversary. They were becuse help you get smart. married Dec. 14, 1957, at E.W.B. Church in I am thankful for school. I Farmersville. They are the parents of four children, Pamela (John) am thankful for my birthday. — Tyler Huffman, Sherman of Covington, Rebecca (James) Griffin of Texas, Rodney (Michelle) Collins of London, Ohio, and age 8 Maria (Mark) Sheets of Covington. I am thankful for my They have 14 grandchilden, and 14 great-grandchil- family. I am thankful for dren. the food. I am thankful for drinks. I am thankful fo rmy cloths. I am thankful PUBLIC RECORDS: for my classroom. I am MARRIAGE LICENSES thankful for my moms car. I am thankful for my birthday. I am thankful William Paul Oliver same address. Allen, 28, of 106 Orchard Mark Ian Goodall, 55, of for my toys because they ceep me occupied. I am Road, Barboursville, W.Va., 948 E. Main St., Troy, to to Brittany Liegh Weekly, Melissa Lynn Hill-Seifman, thankful for the soliders. — Ashley Good, age 8 27, of 1411 McKaig Ave., 44, of same address. I am thankful for ‌ Troy. Robert Michael Zepf, 25, my parents who care Patrick Sean Hirt, 25, of of 59 Woods Drive, Apt 2, about me and who rasie 100082 SE 40th Ave., West Milton, to Amy Lynn me. I am thankful for the Sawyer, Kansas, to Lindsay Coffman, 27, of same soliders who fight to keep Marie Sprenkel, 27, of address. me safe. I am also thank10058 Panther Creek Dale Anthony Vagedes, ful for school to teach me Road, Covington. 27, of 1819 Park Ave., to make me smart. I am Marlon Shay Kimbro, 35, Piqua, to Lauren Kathleen also thankful for police of 1700 Broadway St., Lewis, 19, of same because they keep robbers Piqua, to Jennifer Ann address. Bixler, 30, of same address. Shane Allen Snyder, 27, away from the good people like me who is writing Kristopher Wallace of 825 Cobblestone Drive, this right now. I am Bodey, 19, of 746 Troy, to Katie Marie Vossler, thankful for gym so I can Gloucester Road, Troy, to 30, of same address. stay healthy. I am thankChrystle Dawn Berry, 19, of Jeffrey Willard Cantrell, ful for toys to keep me 427 Ellis St., Troy. 26, of 1361 Trade Square active. I am also thankful Ronald Satterwhite, 45, W, Apt. A, Troy, to Lindsay for the siwmming pool to of 511 S. Wayne St., Piqua, Nicole Siders, 32, of same keep me cool. I am also to Jessica Kay Finley, 23, of address. thankful for the Troy Daily News cause this is going to be in this paper! — Corinne Grunden, age 8 I am thankful for my parents because they love me and I love them. I am thankful for my teacher because she teaches me. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for the plants because they give us air. — Morgan Shilt, age 8 I am thankful for ‌ my parents who care for me and getting a house and my bed room! I am thankful for my mom and dad for teaching me how to talk and maners and for puting me in school. I am thankful for the police because they keep robbers away. I am thankful for my ipod. I am thankful for puting me in bascketball. I am tahnkfull for taking me and geting a hair cut. — Jayden Lee, age 9 I am tahnkful for my parents beause they love me. Also I am thankful /HQD $J &HQWHU LV \RXU for my techer beacuase FRPSOHWH VRXUFH 2339271

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she the funist techer in the warth. I am thankful for the soliders becasue they are fiteing for us. I am thankful for my grandpa because he is really fun. I am thankful for lunch ladys in the cafetera. I am tahnkful for my prinsiple because he is the nicees prinsiple. I am thankful for my grandmom becase she is reading me books at night. — Connor Watkins, age 9 I am thankful for my family and my dog. and my friends and my caring friendes and my teacher She Teaches me a lot of stuff. fun stuff to. We do a lot. and My grandma and grandpa. I am thankful for my Birthday on October 5. and my home and my toyes. and my Baby Siter. — Kyle Smith, age 9 I am thankful for ‌ my parents who care and love me. I am also thankful for the soliders who fight for us to be free. I am also thankful for my clothes and home I live under. I am also thankful for my frineds who respect and care for me. I am also thankful for my teacher who teaches me stuff that I did not know. I am also thankful for the sports that my mom and dad let me play like baseball, football, and basketball. I am also thankful for the food my parents give me because it is healthy. I am also thankful for my toys that keep me active and occupied. — Landen Kimble, age 9 I am thankful for my family. They ive me food and clothes. They also give me love. I am thankful for my dog. He always makes me happy when I am sad. I am thankful for my friends who help me in class and play with me. — Troy Welker, age 8 I am thankful for ‌ My family and friends. I am also thankful for my dog. I am thankful for so many things like ‌ my stories, my school, my home, and the U.S.A. winng for our freedom from Britain. — Kaitlyn Roop, age 8 I am thankful for my mom and the rest of my family but mostly my mom becaues she raised me. I’m thankful for my friends and the ones who cares about me I’m thanful for the people who fight in the war and trying to protect our country I’m thankful for being on daily newspaper. — Vernaisha Marsh, age 8 I am tahnkful for mom and dad. I am thankful for gavin and Katelyn. Thay raed Babie in a mermaid tale. I like Barbie

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books. I like when thay raed Barbie in fashon fary tale. — Jacey Meek, age 9 I am thankful for education because I have the ability to learn. I am also thankful for Mrs. Johnson because she teaches me things that I have wanted to know. I am thankful for my parents and grandparets because I know that they love me very much. I am tahnkful for my life because I get to do wonderful things. — Laura Craft, age 9 I am thankful for my family and friends because my mom and dad make me food and gives me presents. My memaw and papa even takes me out to Bob evan’s in Piqua. If I didn’t have friends I would be alone. — Elijah Kimble, age 8 I am thankful for god because he made us. another thankful for is school because we get to learn. Another ting I am tankful for is having a home. — Madison Ritchie, age 9 I’m thankful for my family because they give me trust becaus they love me. And I love them to. — Jemisan Inlow, age 8 Thangs I am thankfull for. I am thankfull for my famly and my dog. I am thangfull for my toys. I am thankfull for my school. I am thankfull for my Xbox. I am thankfull for my games. — Torrian Kinnel, age 8 I am Thanful for my family My life and the things my mom give to me like today. My mother did not have a enough mony to give to me but she gave me enough mony to buy something from the book fair that is what I am thankful for. — Deniseya Woodall, age 8 I’m thankful for food. I’m thankful for more clothes warmer clothes. And cars bikes and especially skate board’s. Games like Tony hawk Call of duty haLo. Those are my fovorite games and need for speed. Happy Thanksgiving! — Casey Collard, age 9 I am thankful for my house. I am thankful for my bed. I am thankful For my homework. I am thankful for my cltohes. I am thankful for my teacher. — Autumn Reddy, age 9 I am thankful for my famly Because they help me with the stuf that i do and every Year even on holldays even on my brithday. and when it’s is on Chritmas. When it is my Brithday they would come over — Alaina Browning, age 9 I’m thankful for my shchool because they

teach us new things. I’m thankful for are lunch because we would be hungry and not geting enof enrgy. — Kaylee Foster, age 8 I am thankful for my family because they are very nice and caring. I am also thankful for friends because they are there when I need them. — Lavante Williams, 9 years I am thankful for my family because my family is kind and loveing to i love my family they are kind loveing parents they are funny. — Katelyn Niswonger, age 8 I am thankful for my family and for math to lern. I have a home to stay dry to keep me worm and cose. Toys to have fun. TV is fun to wach. I like school so I can read and math and science. — Haley Stubebaker, 8 years old I am thankful for my firneds because they help me through rough times. I’m also thankful for school because school helps me learn things. Last but not least I’m thankful for my family because they’ve always been there for me and I love them. — Lauren Fonner, age 9 I am thankful for cousins because you can play with them. I am thankful for pets because they you have something to take care of. I am also thankful for book so then you can read. I am thankful for school so then you can learn. I am also thankful for teachers because if we didn’t have teachers then we wouldn’t have school. — Kayleigh McMullen, age 8 I am thankful for freedom because so I can go to places. — Colin Macy, age 8 I am thankful for my teacher for teaching me. Reason why becuse she is a nice and a good teacher. — Andy O’Connor, age 9 I am thankful for the technology we have because I would be bored. — Blake Vanzant, age 8 I am thankful for school because we Wouldn’t be smart without it an I’m. Thankful for air because we wouldn’t surviav Without it and I’m thankful for being A boy so I can play Football and the last thing I’m tankful for is to be me. — Konnor Hines, age 8 I am thankfu for school because i can learn. new things and make new friends and i am thankful for god. because we would not be here. — Ezra McCuller, age 9 Am thonkful for going to shool every day. I have a great teacher. — Garrett Hicks, age 9

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Rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.34 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, a trend that has helped the housing market start to recover this year. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says that the average rate on the 30-year loan dipped to 3.34 percent, the lowest on records dating back to 1971. That’s down from 3.40 percent last week and the previous record low of 3.36 percent reached last month. The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage also dropped to 2.65 percent. That’s down from 2.69 percent last week and also a new record. The average rate on the 30-year loan has been below 4 percent all year. It has fallen further since the Federal Reserve started buying mortgage bonds in September to encourage more borrowing and spending. Low mortgage rates have helped boost sales of newly built and previously occupied homes this year. Home prices are also increasing, and builders are more confident and starting work on more new homes. Lower rates have also persuaded more people to refinance. That usually leads to lower monthly mortgage payments and more spending. Consumer spending drives nearly 70 percent of economic activity. Still, the housing market has a long way to a full recovery. And many people are unable to take advantage of the low rates, either because they can’t qualify for stricter lending rules or they can’t afford the larger down payments that many banks require. To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country on Monday through Wednesday of each week. The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount. The average fee for 30-year loans was 0.7 point, unchanged from last week. The fee for 15year loans also remained at 0.7 point. The average rate on a one-year adjustablerate mortgage declined to 2.55 percent from 2.59 percent. The fee for one-year adjustable rate loans one-tenth to 0.3 point. The average rate on a five-year adjustablerate mortgage ticked up to 2.74 percent from 2.73 percent.

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Horse around this holiday season adorable plaid balls and snowflakes. They looked fabulous with our ribbon garAdd in another themed like a rich plaid or paisley BY MARY CAROL land that twisted through accent for fun, like a vase tablecloth and crisp white GARRITY the boughs of the tree. holding pheasant feathers. Scripps Howard News Service napkins. I like to use trays Tuck an irresistible figas chargers when I dress my Then, display your food on urine into the branches of Give your home the sophis- table for a dinner party different-sized multileveled your tree. Using one overticated charm of an English because they do a masterful servers. Place artisan bread, sized ornament as a focal manor by decking the halls a wedge of cheese and fresh point in a Christmas tree is job of grounding each place with the equestrian-themed setting and lending them an pears on a simple wooden a fun way to surprise guests. holiday decor that is captivat- air of distinction. cutting board and you’ve got In addition to your tree, ing hearts. Depending upon White china is perfect for a tantalizing tableau in min- your fireplace mantel is one your fancy, you can take this utes. an equestrian table. Or use of the most important spots timeless look in any direction, a china pattern that evokes It’s fun to bring a holiday to decorate for the holidays. from whimsical to classic. theme to life on your images of England. We really brought our equesOne of my favorite spots to There are so many direc- Christmas tree, isn’t it? We trian theme to life on a disdo up big for the holidays is played it up big with our tions you can go with your play mantel at Nell Hill’s the dining room. I entertain equestrian tree at Nell Hill’s Atchison. We started by centerpiece on an equestriquite a bit between Atchison, tilting toward trailing a traditional everThanksgiving and Christmas, an-themed table that the excess to celebrate this sea- green garland across the sky is the limit. Recently, I so I give this all-important room big treatment. Through used a cluster of trophy cups son of wonder and whimsy. mantel, securing it in place We dotted the tree with the years, I’ve reinvented the as vases for fresh flowers. so it didn’t slip off and send fanciful equestrian ornaFaux-stag-antler candleEnglish-hunt-club look over everything crashing to the ments that depict all facets sticks added dramatic and again, and still it feels floor. Then we filled out the of the hunt. fresh and new and full of pos- height. garland by adding in several I can’t seem to get To create this look, start sibilities. enough of plaid this time of with a pair of tall candeStart your table treatyear, so it was a treat to find • See EQUESTRIAN on C2 labras to frame the scene. ment with beautiful linens,

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Equestrian dramatic height. We certainly found it with traditional black metal lanterns holding battery-operated pillar candles. Use a riser, like a stack of plaid-paper-covered books, to give accents an added boost so they aren’t the same

height. While a plaid sofa might be too much, don’t be afraid to cover a side chair or two in a toned-down plaid pattern. Then, dress up the chair with an equestrian-themed accent pillow for fun.

larly if your neighborhood is near a hub that provides the home prices has subsided and means to travel in several prices are actually moving directions. Some areas have higher in some markets. benefitted from foreign homeBuyers, instead of being retibuyers. cent to buy a home that may Location has been touted as lose value, are now anxious to the key factor determining buy before prices rise further. home value. That is still the Lawrence Yun, chief economist case. Buyers want quality for the National Association of housing in close proximity to Realtors, projects that home green spaces, recreation, good prices nationally will rise 5 to shopping and transportation. 10 percent over the next three One strategy is to buy a years. home that lacks curb appeal Does this mean that we’re and could use updating that’s moving back to a housing mar- located in a neighborhood of ket that will enable homebuysuperior homes. The neighborers to treat their homes as an hood is already known as a investment opportunity rather winner. Your challenge is to than just as a place to live? bring the property up to the There are still possible quality of the neighboring bumps ahead for the housing homes by making cost-effective market. Millions of foreclosure improvements. properties have yet to come to Shoddy renovations will be market. The global economy is seen for what they are when slowing, and U.S. economic and you sell. Hire quality contracjob growth are meager. Even so, tors at a reasonable price. some buyers who purchase in Some homeowners do not make choice locations today could back what they paid for realize substantial gain when improvements when they sell. they sell. To ensure you don’t overimHOUSE HUNTING TIP: prove for the neighborhood, High-demand neighborhoods find out what buyers want and are usually located close to cen- how much they’re willing to ters where job creation is high. pay for it before you renovate. A good transportation system For example, in California, a enhances home values, particu- study conducted by UCLA and

the University of California, Berkeley, showed that homes with a “green label” sold for approximately 9 percent more than comparable nonlabeled homes. A green-label home is labeled by Energy Star, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and GreenPoint Rated. There’s a certain amount of luck involved in making a profit on a home sale. For instance, buying a home in the next hot spot and waiting for the neighborhood to turn around before you sell could yield a tidy profit. A neighborhood that’s adjacent to one that’s already highly desirable might be a good place to look. Patience will work for you if your aim is to come out financially whole or ahead of the game when you sell. Plan to hold for the long term. Don’t sell in a down market. THE CLOSING: If the market presents an opportunity to sell sooner, take it, unless your home means more to you than profit.

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Fairband to John Tillman, 0.764 acres, $410,000. Strein LLC to Curtis Wagner, Mark Broomhall to Bradley one lot, $88,000. Cornatzer, Michelle Cornatzer, one Denlinger and Sons Builders lot, $276,000. Inc. to Jordan Carter, one lot, Della Lynn Lewis, Robert Lewis $288,500. to Mirella Lewis, Robert Lewis, Arland Glosette III to Brandon one lot, $0. Freytag, Stacey Freytag, one lot, MV Real Estate Ventures LTD, $238,000. Towne Park Office Condos LLC, a Harlow Builders Inc. to Brian part tract 4.063 acres, $0. Poeppelman, Cheryl Poeppelman, Clint Shade to 1159 Pond View one lot, $280,000. Drive Land Trust, one lot, JM Dungan Custom Homes $123,500. LLC to Marcia Dungan, one lot, Alva Gibson, Antoninette $0. Gibson to Michael Lyons, Pamela Kevin Lear, trustee, Nancy Lear, Lyons, a part lot, $130,000. trustee, Lear Family Revocable Cathy Pencil, Stephen Pencil to Living Trust to Jason Borchers, Ralph Wheelock, Sandra Stephanie Borchers, one lot, Wheelock to one lot, $170,000. $259,000. Geri Earhart to Scott Earhart, Bac Home Loans Servicing LP, one lot, $0. Bank of America, N.A., successor, Helen Panovasky to Helen Countrywide Home Loans Panovsky Irrevocable Trust, Josef Servicing LP to Secretary of Panovsky, trustee, one lot, $0. Housing and Urban Development, Helen Panovasky to Helen one lot, $0. Panovsky Irrevocable Trust, Josef Estate of Jerry Geuy, Julie Panovsky, trustee, one lot, $0. Gilardi, executor to Dean Rindler, Helen Panovasky to Helen Linda Rindler, 0.143 acres, Panovsky Irrevocable Trust, Josef $62,500. Panovsky, trustee, one lot, $0. Carol Ewing, George Ewing Jr. PIQUA to Barbara Martin, one lot, $78,900. Estate of Augusta Burnett to Joyce Feltner to Elbert Feltner John Burnett, one lot, $0. Jr., three lots, $0. Properties MMC LLC to Marcus Sandra Miller, Todd Miller to Ashley Giesige, Garrett Giesige, Kay Allen, Mark Allen, one lot, two lots, $0. $148,000. Lewis Coppock, Madalin Carnes Investments IV LLC to Coppock, Nathan Coppock to Security Lending LTD., one lot, $0. Coppock, trustee, Madalin Madalin Edna Ballard, Robert Ballard, Trust, one lot, $0. Coppock Judith Mae Craig to Michael J. Deborah Stumpff Gillis to Edwin Allen, one lot, $113,000. Hudgel, one lot, $83,500. Bac Home Loans Servicing LP, Jennifer Carnes, Mark Carnes Bank of America N.A., successor, to Security Lending LTD., one lot, Countrywide Home Loan Servicing $0. to secretary of Housing and Urban Carnes Investments III LLC to Development, one lot, $0. Security Lending LTD., a part lot, Secretary of Housing and $0. Urban Development to Cecelia Carnes Investments III LLC to Green, a part lot, $0. Lending LTD., a part lot, Security Habitat for Humanity of Miami $0. County to Mary Howard, one lot, Carnes Investments III LLC to $72,000. Security Lending LTD., a part lot, MV Real Estate Ventures LTD, $0. Towne Park Office Condos LLC to Jennifer Carnes, Mark Carnes Towne Park Condominium to Security Lending LTD., one lot, Association Inc., a part lot, $0. $20,000. Life Paths Coaching Services Beatrice George to Gregory LLC, Mindful Awakening LLC to Bonifas, one lot, $135,000. Barlage, a part lot, $36,000. Alex O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc. Jeffrey Covault, successor to Robert Cole, $0. trustee, Joyce Covault, Joyce Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal Covault Trust Agreement to Jeffrey National Mortgage Association, Covault, Randy Covault, Robert Lerner, Sampson and Rothfuss, attorney in fact to Amy Brown, one Covault, one lot, one part lot, $0. Estate of Francis White to lot, $118,000. Charles White, one lot, $0. Betty Taylor to Cheryl Mote, David Middleton to Janet Ronald Mote, one lot, $72,500. Chaney, Robert Chaney, one lot, Dianna Voorhees, William $119,000. Voorhees to Douglas Gray, Wanda Emmadell Bailey, Michael Gray, one lot, $114,000. Runyon, guardian to Heather Janeeka Divitotawela, Kumudini Wilkin, one lot, $70,000. Divitotawela, Mahendra Amber Crumrine to Linda Divitotawela to Kumundini Deemer, William Deemer Jr., one Divitotawela, Mahendra lot, $45,000. Divitotawela, one lot, $0. Lynne Keiper, William Keiper to Joanne Swinehart, Nelson Edward R. Potter II, one lot, Swinehart to Joanne Swinehart, $139,500. trustee, Nelson Swinehart, trustee, Joseph Reed to Wells Fargo Swinehart Family Trust Agreement, Bank, N.A., one lot, $40,000. one lot, $0. Donna Schaub to Morequity Linda Ryan, Patrick Ryan, Linda Inc., two part lots, $45,400. Zimorski, Mary Ann Zimorski to Tara Swartz to Federal Home Irrevocable Trust Agreement of Loan Mortgage Corp., one lot, Mary Zimorski, Linda Ryan, $40,000. trustee, one lot, one part lot, $0. Edward D. Levan Jr. to Bank 2510 Galway Land Trust, One N.A., JP Morgan Chase Bank Benjamin Mosier, trustee to John N.A., successor, one lot, one part Poland, one lot, $79,900. lot, $58,000. Christy Barajas to Nancy Thomas Brandt to Flagstar Blevins, one lot, $105,000. Bank FSB, one lot, $108,000. Lorraine Stoltz, Anthony Strete E. Jane Gerdeman to Janelle to Anthony Strete, Lorraine Strete, Baker, Timothy Baker, one lot, one lot, $0. $175,000. Chase Home Finance LLC, JP Barbara Aras, Mark Aras to Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., sucJanelle Baker, Timothy Baker, one cessor to Secretary of Housing lot, $335,000. and Urban Development, one lot, Federal Home Loan Mortgage $0. Corp., Reisenfeld and Harlow Builders Inc. to Luis Associations LPA, LLC, attorney in Fuentes, Ofelia Fuentes, one lot, fact to Haley Wolfe, one lot, $245,000. $32,000. Lisa Craig to Donald Craig Jr., Andrew Stein, Michelle Stein to one lot, $0. David R. Price Jr., one lot, National Retail Properties L.P., $88,900. NNN GP Corp. to Cole LR Troy Division of Parks and LLC, two part lots, $3,105. Recreation, Ohio Department of Julie Anne Suddarth a.k.a. 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Weaver, one lot, $0. Inverness Group Inc. to Jesse Wingert, Nicole Wingert, one lot, $246,700. Inverness Group Inc. to Carolyn Strumberger, one Inverness Group Inc. to Frank Willhoff, one lot, $196,700.

Chad Spruance to Benjamin Carey, one lot, $78,100. Chicago Title Insurance Company, Federal National Mortgage Association, service link to Oh Seven LLC, a part lot, $7,400. Lucinda Chapman, Dennis Penrod, Lucinda Penrod to Jeffrey Huddleston, two COVINGTON part lots, $86,500. Terry Lee Cook to Federal Home Loan Secretary of Housing and Urban Mortgage Corp., one lot, $26,000. Development to Jason Ross, one lot, $0. Jimmy Frantz, Sandra Frantz to Alex Secretary of Housing and Urban Frantz, Bessie Harleman, one lot, Development to Jason Ross, one lot, $53,000. $0. Randy Hicks, Sandra Hicks a.k.a. Sandra Mong to Robert Kiersztyn, two FLETCHER lots, $69,200. TIPP CITY Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co. LPA, attorney in fact, Federal National Mortgage Association to Jesse Thumser, Tracy Thumser, a part tract 5.0048 acres, $210,000. Margaret L. Mitchell Revocable Living Trust Agreement, Paul T. Mitchell Revocable Living Trust, Rebecca Ann Poston, successor trustee to Thomas Mitchell, Rebecca Ann Poston, two lots, $0. Robert Lenehan, Wanda Lenehan to Robert Lenehan, Wanda Lenehan, one lot, $0. Estate of Wiley Collett to Ruth Collett, one lot, $0. Main Source Bank to Sanford Smith, one lot, $35,000. Kimberly Kolling-Smith, Douglas Smith to Kimberly Kolling-Smith, Douglas Smith, one lot, $0. Karen Mattes, Thomas Matthew, Karen McGraw, attorney in fact to Edward Fleischer, one lot, $185,000. Diane Thornbury, Timothy Thornbury to Chelsey Fitzgerald, Jacob Fitzgerald, one lot, $104,900. Thomas W. Stevic to Household Realty Corp., two lots, $58,000. Kirk Morrison to Kirk Morrison, Linda Morrison, one lot, $0. Rita Cottrell, Dennis Henson to Frank Scenna, one lot, $95,200. HUBER HEIGHTS

Thomas Westfall to Tanya A. WestfallCouser, two lots, $0. LAURA Bridget Fannin, David Fannin to Roben Johnson, one lot, $115,000. LUDLOW FALLS Paul McClure to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, $43,300. PLEASANT HILL

Robert J. Boots to Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.141 acres, 3.253 acres, $80,000. Marilyn Mendenhall, trustee, William Mendenhall, trustee, Mendenhall Revocable Living Trust to V. Manda Mendenhall, William Mendenhall Jr., 3.2864 acres, $0.

CONCORD TWP. PNC Bank, N.A. to Jamie Long, Jeremiah Long, one lot, $40,000. Daniel Backs, Joseph Konicki to Covault Properties LLC, 0.045 acres, $35,000. Laurie Weissbrod, Thomas Weissbrod to Diane Thornbury, Timothy Thornbury, one lot, $165,000.

STAUNTON TWP. Carnes Investments III LLC to Security Lending LTD., a part tract 0.681 acres, $0. Carnes Investments III LLC to Security Lending LTD., a part lot, $0. Barbara Schenk to Joshua Etter, 1.00 acre, $143,000. Fifth Third Bank, trustee, Stanley Houser Trust Agreement, Piqua National Bank and Trust Company of Piqua to Treva Scheckelhoff, $0. Treva Scheckelhoff to John L. Houser, trustee, Irrevocable Trust Agreement of Treva Scheckelhoff, $0. EMC Mortgage SFV 2005 LLC, successor to Reoco Inc., 0.72 acres, $59,400. PMH Financial LLC, Reoco Inc., Residential Credit Solutions Inc., attorney in fact to Octagon Holdings LLC, 0.72 acres, $52,000. Steven Feinthel Revocable Living Trust Agreement, Firstar Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank of Troy, successor to Steven Feinthel Revocable Living Trust Agreement, Amy Lockner, trustee, $0. James Via, successor trustee, Walter J. Via Trust to Christopher Carey, Kimberly Carey, one lot, $86,000.

ELIZABETH TWP. Estate of Ruth Ashworth to Edward Ashworth Jr., Thomas Ashworth, $0. LOSTCREEK TWP. James Clay, Mildred Clay, co-trustee, Clay Family Revocable Living Trust to Kimberly Saylor, Robert Saylor, 2.3937 acres, $176,000. MONROE TWP. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co. LPA, attorney in fact, Federal National Mortgage Association to Angela Prince, one lot, $102,800. Frank Moon, Vanita Moon to Mindy Bierer, Kristopher Martin, one lot, $157,000. Joyce Dziedzic, Paul Dziedzic to K4C Investments LLC, one lot, $140,000.

Charles Bryant to Bac Home Loans Servicing LP, Bank of America, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans servicing LP, two part lots, $43,400.

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Alan Burt, Gail Burt, attorney in fact, Joyce Burt to Amy Boehringer, Jarrod WEST MILTON Boehringer, a part tract 0.293 acres, $24,000. Larry Wheeler, Mary Wheeler to Estate of Eldon Rumble to Jane Ellen William Dues, one lot, $68,000. Manson, Gary Rumble, 21.109 acres, $0. Dianna Grafflin to Andrew Grafflin, two Deloris J. Leistner Revocable Living part lots, $0. Trust Agreement, Jeffrey Leistner, succesEstate of Romona Helke to Dori Ann sor co-trustee to Justin Bayless, a part Mort, one lot, $0. tract, $137,000. John Dershem to Lori Dershem, one Estate of Helen Sink to Sharon Lavy, lot, $0. Wayne Sink, Wilbur Sink, 21.009 acres, $0. BETHEL TWP. NEWTON TWP. Gladys Ayers to Michael Poplin, one lot, $255,000. Sharon Daley to Angela Jutte, Town Mortgage Company to Secretary Christopher Jutte, 0.874 acres, $60,000. of Housing and Urban Development, $0. Donald Kleismit to Thomas Pugh, Jenna Crull, John Crull to Jefferson 1.144 acres, $72,500. Lyle Blauser Trust, Rebecca Blauser SPRINGCREEK TWP. Trust, 8.602 acres, $47,400.

Dec Land Co. I LLC. to Inverness Group Inc., one lot, $33,000. Dec Land Co. I LLC. to Inverness Group Inc., one lot, $33,000. BROWN TWP. Estate of Mary Deemer to Susan Skarzynski, one lot, $0. Melville Swiger to Dedra Swiger, 5.001 Shelley Kahle, Shelly Weaver, Thomas acres, $0. Weaver to Shelley Weaver, Thomas

UNION TWP. Mary L. Kauffman Trust, Kenneth E. Kauffman Trust, Kenneth E. Kauffman, trustee, Mary L. Kauffman, trustee to David Mutter, 1.060 acres, 0.042 acres, $73,000. Everbank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, $0. Linda Knapke, Thomas Knapke to Linda Knapke, Thomas Knapke, one lot, $0. Estate of Lenice Oppy to Deborah Richardson, 1.182 acres, $0. Joe Brown, Nora Brown to Joe Brown, trustee, Nora Brown, trustee, Joe Brown Trust, Nora Brown Trust, 2.07 acres, $0. Lesli Creech, Richard Creech to C. Lavonne Ammon, Dale Ammon, 0.631 acres, $78,000. WASHINGTON TWP.

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PIQUA, Parkridge Place. Roomy 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, CA, stackable washer/ dryer furnished, $525, no animals! (419)629-3569.

1273 CAMARO Court, 2 Bedroom, luxury apartment, garage, kitchen appliances. $600 Monthly, available now! (937)570-3288.

TIPP CITY, 2 Bedroom, gorgeous refurbished, facing Tipp City park, appliances, on site laundry, $535 monthly, (937)750-1220

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320 Houses for Rent TROY: SPECIAL DEALS 3 bedroom townhome, furnished & unfurnished. Call (937)367-6217 or (937)524-4896

ONE BEDROOM, 1-story. Senior housing complex. Private parking, on-site laundry. $476/month. 103 Parkridge, Piqua. (937)214-2445

1 MONTH Free, 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, w/d hookup, great location, private patio, $595, (937)335-5440

TROY, 1633 Brook Park, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, appliances. $695. (937)335-0261.

421 BLAINE Avenue, 2 bedroom, corner lot, fenced yard, detached garage. $600 month, $600 deposit. (937)615-0610. PIQUA, 910 New Haven. 3 bedroom, 1.5 car, CA, fenced yard. $850, deposit. (937)778-9303, (937)604-5417.

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Missy’s Favorite Holiday Recipe...

Penny’s Favorite Holiday Recipe...

CHRISTMAS PASTA

Snowball Cookies My family fondly calls these “Shell cookies” because my late grandmother shelled her own black walnuts to save money and we would invariabley bite into bits of shell.

Missy Trumbull 418-0843 665-1800

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons milk

2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 cup chopped black walnuts Confectionersʼ sugar

DIRECTIONS: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in milk and vanilla. Add flour and nuts; mix well. Chill dough throughly. Form into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes (check after 10 minutes due to varying ovens). Remove from cookie sheet; cool. Roll in confectionersʼ sugar. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Christina’s Favorite Holiday Recipe... Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice

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DIRECTIONS: Heat a deep stock pot over medium high heat. Add oil, garlic, bay leaf, and pancetta bits and brown for one (1) minute. Add meats and brown and crumble for eight (8) minutes. Chop carrot, celery, and onions and add to the pot. Cook vegetables with meat for five (5) minutes and then add wine. Cook for one (1) minute; add stock and tomatoes to the pot. Stir in parsley, cinnamon, and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for twenty-five (25) minutes before serving. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and drop in the penne pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta well and toss with a couple of ladles of sauce to coat, then place in serving bowl and top with extra sauce. Serve pasta with the cheese.

HERITAGE Charlotte’s Favorite Holiday Recipe...

Charolette Delcamp ABR

1 Medium Onion, Finely Chopped 2 32-Oz. Cans Chunky Style Crushed Tomatoes 1 Cup Beef Stock 1 Handful Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley Leaves, Chopped 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon Coarse Salt Pepper 2 lbs. Penne Rigate, Cooked to Al Dente Percorina Romano Cheese, Grated

INGREDIENTS: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 4 Cloves Garlic, Crushed 1/4 lb. Pancetta, Thick Cut, Chopped Into Small Bits 1 Bay Leaf 1/2 lb. Hot Italian Sausage 1 Rib Celery, Chopped 1 lb. Combined Ground Beef, Pork & Veal 1 Medium Carrot, Finely Chopped 1 Cup Dry Red Wine

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 4 quarts popped corn 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons water 24 miniature candy canes 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Place popcorn in a large greased bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the water, baking soda, and vanilla; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup and butter; heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Add sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reaches 230* (Thread Stage), about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla mixture (mixture will foam) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Cool for about 5 minutes, stirring several times. When cool enough to handle, firmly shape with buttered hands into 2 inch balls. Insert the straight end of a candy cane into the center of each ball. If desired, decorate with sprinkles or colored sugars.

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INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, with stems drained and dried (see Notes) 6 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/2 teaspoon butter

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Christina.Bolin@RealLiving.com

1 ounce paraffin wax, chopped (see Notes) 15 Chocolate Kisses 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 (3 ounce) package clear red decorating gel

DIRECTIONS: 1. Line a cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper. 2.Rinse the maraschino cherries, drain thoroughly, and let dry on paper towels, turning often. 3.The cherries must be completely dry or the chocolate will seize and get crumbly. 4. Gently melt chocolate, butter, and paraffin in a double boiler until smooth, stirring often to prevent burning. 5. Once melted, turn off heat, but leave in the double-boiler on the burner. 6. Dip dry cherries in melted chocolate to completely cover up to the stem. 7. Place on lined cookie sheet. 8. Immediately press on chocolate chip, flat side to the front of the dipped cherry, to form a head. 9. While chocolate is still warm, wedge two sliced almonds between chocolate chip and cherry to form ears. Let cool. 10. Use a toothpick to dab beady red eyes on either side of the chocolate chip with the red gel icing. 11. Refrigerate to firmly set chocolate.

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the Classifieds Dept. of the Sidney Daily News Troy Daily News Piqua Daily Call and Weekly Record Herald will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 We will be available on Monday, November 26 at 8am to assist you with classified advertising needs.

Any cancellations made by voicemail will be effective with the November 28 edition.

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Must have experience/training in Evidence-based Early Intervention Practices. Preferred: LSW, Teaching License or RN. Specialized teaching for developmentally delayed or at risk children ages birth to two. See website www.riversidedd.org for further qualifications needed. No phone inquiries.

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Dietary Assistants Full time 1st and 2nd Shifts We are looking for experienced people. Come in and fill out an application and speak with Beth Bayman, Staff Development.

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DISPLAY DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/20, 5pm

LINER DEADLINE Wed., 11/21, 4pm

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 877-844-8385 SHELBY COUNTY RETAIL ADVERTISING: 937-498-5980 MIAMI COUNTY RETAIL ADVERTISING: 937-440-5252

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We are looking for drivers to deliver the Troy Daily News on Daily, Sundays, holidays and on a varied as needed basis.

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Please call 937-440-5263 or 937-440-5260

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and leave a message with your name, address and phone number. Your phone call will be returned in the order in which it is received. 2334598

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for a sports enthusiast to join Writing and photography skills required.

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The Sidney Daily News, an award-winning daily newspaper, is seeking a full-time general assignment news reporter. Journalism degree or requisite experience required. Position entails coverage of government, education and law enforcement, as well as some feature writing. Looking for someone who is enthusiastic and aims for high standards of professionalism.

Please send resume to:

Christina Chalmers, Editor cchalmers@dailyadvocate.com Deadline: Dec. 7th

Daily Advocate 428 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331

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our editorial team.

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

CDL Drivers: $11.50/HR

Investigate in full before sending money as an advance fee. For further information, call or write:

LINER DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/20, 3pm Tuesday, 11/20, 3pm Wed., 11/21, Noon Wed., 11/21, 3pm Wed., 11/21, 4pm Wed., 11/21, 5pm

Please be advised our offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. We will re-open on Monday, November 26 at 8am.

Full time position, Troy area. • Basic computer knowledge • Clean background / drug test

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DISPLAY DEADLINE Friday, 11/16, 5pm Friday, 11/16, 5pm Monday, 11/19, 5pm Tuesday, 11/20, Noon Tuesday, 11/20, Noon Tuesday, 11/20, Noon

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LINER DEADLINE Wed., 11/21, 3pm

TROY DAILY NEWS / PIQUA DAILY CALL ISSUE Wednesday, 11/21 Thursday, 11/22 Friday, 11/23 Saturday, 11/24 Sunday, 11/25 Monday, 11/26

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Association Management Company has a full time accounting position opening. Must have experience in "Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Bank Reconciliation, Electronic Banking." Must have experience in "Peachtree Software". Send resume with qualifications, employment history, personal references and salary requirements to: Long - RESUME PO Box 117 West Milton, OH 45383 or email roelong@longmgt.com

DISPLAY DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/20, 5pm

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ISSUE Monday, 11/26

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ISSUE Wednesday, 11/21 Thursday, 11/22 Friday, 11/23 Saturday, 11/24 Monday, 11/26

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WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR KTH Parts Industries, Inc. a quality oriented manufacturer of stamped and welded auto parts, located in St. Paris, Ohio has an immediate opening for an individual to join our Information Systems Group. The successful candidate for this position will need a minimum of an Associates Degree and 5-7 years of equivalent work experience. Extensive experience in Active Directory and Group Policy is a must. In addition, experience with NAS systems (IGM Unified V7000 & EMC) is a plus. Responsibilities for this position are:

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As an Inside Classified Sales Specialist, you will sell a variety of classified advertising packages including employment, promotions and private party advertising. An established account base is provided and will be expected to be maximized to full potential. Knowledge of Miami County manufacturing and industries is essential.

The successful candidate should have familiarity of order entry software with the ability to type 50+ wpm. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task are also required. Inside advertising sales or telemarketing experience is preferred.

This position is full time with salary, commission and benefits.

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We are seeking a motivated individual who will be able to provide exceptional customer service to our customers in a variety of arenas. Ideal candidate will manage inbound and outbound classified advertising calls by demonstrating expert product knowledge and developing and maintaining relationships with our customers.

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Continental Express in Sidney, OH has immediate openings for CDLA drivers.

CREW POSITIONS

Please apply at our Troy location:

JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT, a food grade liquid carrier is seeking Class A CDL tank drivers from the Sidney/Piqua/Troy area. Home flexible weekends. 5 years driving experience required. Will train for tank. Great Pay and Benefit Package. For further info, call Jane @ 1-888-200-5067

DRYWALL, 5/8x4x10ft. Gold Bond Fire-Shield gypsum board. 50 sheets. $250, (937)689-3728.

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4 weeks vacation/ year Home weekly Health/ Dental/Vision Assigned Truck Direct Deposit $0.40/mile

525 Computer/Electric/Office

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

Must have CDLA and recent OTR experience. If less than 1 year experience can be teamed with another driver.

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FIREWOOD, $125 a cord pick up, $150 a cord delivered, $175 a cord delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237

Call Dave during the week at 800-497-2100 or on the weekend/ evenings at 937-726-3994 or www.ceioh.com

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

FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, $120 you pick up. ( 9 3 7 ) 8 4 4 - 3 7 5 6 (937)844-3879

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SEASONED FIREWOOD, $120 a cord you pick up, $140 a cord delivered. (937)339-5198 or (937)552-1303 SEASONED FIREWOOD, $150 cord split/delivered, $80 half cord, stacking $25 extra. Miami County deliveries only. (937)339-2012

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At 539 Douglass Way. From I-75 take Exit 68 east on Rt 571, (Main St), then south on Hyatt, then west on Barbara & immediately right on Douglass to sale site.

SATURDAY, NOV, 24, 9:30 AM NICE, CLEAN HOME FURNISHINGS: Large oak corner cabinet constructed by Amish craftsmen; maple dinette set; blue uph recliner & chair; nice beige couch w/ floral print; coffee & lamp tables; good oak computer desk; small waterfall style buffet; maple double bedroom suite; mahogany serpentine front desk; 2 early American bar stools; kitchen items; flatware; linens & soft goods; few books; etc. COLLECTIBLES: Chrome & Formica dinette set; metal 2-stack bookcase; antique rocker; American Fostoria, plus other crystal & colored glassware; opera glasses; 4-35 mm cameras, etc; good costume jewelry; lady’s gold wrist watch & misc other small pcs of gold jewelry; medals; pens; few dolls; GI Joe; stake bed red wagon; partial stamp album; older B&W photo albums; vintage hats & Vera Bradley handbags; etc. LAWN TRACTOR, TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS: Toro Wheelhorse lawn tractor in good condition; variety of lawn, garden & hand tools; etc. NOTE: Not a large event, but worthy of your consideration w/ a nice, clean group of things from a wellestablished home. It’s Thanksgiving weekend, so as you are out & about stop by the auction & spend some time w/ us.

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HOLIDAY VENDOR SHOW, Miami East School, November 18, Noon-5pm. Free admission! 20+ vendors, raffle. Portion of proceeds will be donated to Miami East FFA & Band.

KITTENS Darling tabby's. 11 weeks old. Also 4 year old spayed female, needs a 1 cat family. Free to good homes. (937)473-2122

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OHIO STATE/MICHIGAN tickets (4) section 34B, $500 each (937)524-3473

CAPTAINS BED, Twin, 3 drawers, bookcase headboard, Ohio made, solid wood, white, $100, (937)335-5454

588 Tickets

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WANT TO BUY: Motorized treadmill in good condition. Also looking for exercise bike. (937)339-7792

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THANKSGIVING TURKEYS Pasture free, all natural, no meds or hormones. Local feeds. (937)526-4934 ask for Beth. If no answer leave message.

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LAWN TRACTOR, Sears, snow blade, cab, chains, weights, 42" mowing deck, $1100. (937)368-2220 leave phone number in message.

TORO BLOWER, 20" push mower, Black and Decker edger, new hose, all good condition, $65 (937)846-1276

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SPA Hot Springs Sovereign Spa. 6 adults, 230W, 50AMP, 335 Gallon. Retractable cover. Manuals, chemicals. 80% OFF NEW LIST PRICE. $2050. (937)492-2443

TOTAL GYM, many extras, CD and instructions, used 3 times, new $275, asking $175 (937)615-9496 before noon or after 7pm

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 9:30 AM AMMUNITION: A 50 year collection w/ over 120 lots of boxed ammunition, dating from 1880 to 1950, plus approx 75 boxes of more modern ammo. Represented will be the pistol, rifle & shotgun shells from the highly recognizable companies of Winchester, Remington, Western, Peters, etc. There are two ammo display cases by Peters & Remington; wooden shipping boxes for ammo; dynamite; etc. KNIVES: Over 20 lots highlighted by 4 Marbles sheath knives, 1930’s Buhl & Son pocket knife; Lone Ranger pocket knife & others are by Case, Remington, Ka-Bar, Cattaraugus, etc. POCKET WATCHES: Over 40, crystal face watches, dating from the 1880’s to 1950’s by New Haven, New England, Ingersoll, Ansonia; etc. Not highly jeweled pieces, but all in good condition. BOOKS, CATALOGS & PAMPHLETS: A special offering of related to the sporting world of the past century. There’s a Dupont, 1917 book on waterfowl w/ Lynn Bogue Hunt colored prints; DuPont Magazine, 1924; Winchester 1910 dealer catalog; 1936 LL Bean catalog; 1941 Wolverine Boats; 1951 Old Town Canoes; Shakespeare & South Bend Fishing catalogs; Miller Bros Hdwe of Troy 1937 catalog; firearms books & much more! COLLECTIBLES: Cased images; tin types; fishing & western vacation photos & post cards from the 1930’s; bone handle flatware; match safes; watch fobs, Civil War era compass & more! NOTE: This a neat auction on Friday after Thanksgiving. Items are still being added. Lists, photos & more details are posted on the website at www.stichterauctions.com

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February 7, 2011 Love, Mommy, Daddy and Avery

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Name of Baby: ________________________________________________________ Birth Date:____________________________________________________________ From: ______________________________________________________________ Your Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_________________ J Please mail my photo back to me in the SASE provided. We cannot be responsible for photos lost in the mail. J I will pick up my photo after December 20, 2012. We only hold pictures for 6 months after publication. J Payment Enclosed J Check J Visa/MC J Discover J Cash J Am Express

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2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER

4x4, ZR2 package, well maintained, 127K miles, new tires, all power, V6 auto, runs very good. (937)524-9069

1998 CADILLAC Eldorado (classic), excellent condition, factory 12 CD disc sound system, am/fm radio, powered rear view mirrors, starfire engine, powered memory leather seats, cruise control. I can no longer drive, $4950 must see to appreciate (937)335-3202 after 11am

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2008 TOYOTA CAMRY, fully loaded, navigation, heated leather seats, 70k miles, $12,000 (937)216-0284

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1997 CHEVY Blazer LS, 4WD, green, 190k miles, must see! $2595 OBO, (937)418-9266 or (330)388-6857.

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE

48,500 miles 2.7L engine. Power locks and windows. AC, AM-FM CD radio. Very Good Condition $6900. (937)526-3073

2004 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL 281 BHS 5TH-WHEEL

2 bunks, sleeps up to 8. Large slide-out, newer awning. $12,900. Call/text (937)875-0839

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE

101k miles, great condition, asking $4250. Call (419)628-1320

2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT

Loaded, 96k, Excellent condition, asking $11,500 Call (937)538-0026

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 126,000 miles. Turbo. Excellent condition. 1 owner, power everything. sea foam color. $4600 OBO. (937)216-8068

2006 SAAB 9.3 AREO

75,000 miles, leather, 6 speed manual, sunroof, alloy wheels, excellent condition, $13,750 (937)473-3293

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