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December 1, 2013 Volume 105, No. 282

INSIDE

‘Guardian angels’ providing support through Hospice CASSTOWN — This Thanksgiving season has special meaning for 61-year-old Jeanetta Combs who, despite suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema, is surrounded by a group of “guardian angels” who routinely monitor her terminal illness and ensure that her medical and personal needs are being met.

The widowed Combs was placed under the care of Hospice of Miami County, a vital hospice organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people and families facing life limiting illnesses.

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Biden trip to show US focused on Asia

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s up to Vice President Joe Biden to show that the U.S. effort to realign its gaze toward Asia hasn’t fizzled out.

Biden is set to arrive Monday in Tokyo on a weeklong trip to Asia, which is watching carefully to see how committed the Obama administration is to increasing America’s influence in the region as a hedge

against an increasingly assertive China.

In meetings with leaders in Japan, China and South Korea, the vice president will seek to show that while the administration has been preoccupied with Mideast flare-ups and a series of domestic distractions, the U.S. remained determined to be a Pacific power.

At the same time,

disputes among Asian nations seem to be boiling over, threatening instability in a region that’s vital to the U.S. economy.

American allies Japan and South Korea are barely speaking. China is butting heads with its neighbors and with the U.S. about Beijing’s new air defense zone over a group of tiny islands that have exac-

erbated long-simmering territorial conflicts. The U.S. on Friday advised American civil aviation carriers to comply with China’s demand that it be told of any flights passing through that defense zone.

Early in his presidency, Barack Obama declared the U.S. was “all in” when it came to the AsiaPacific. His administration pledged to increase

its influence, resources and diplomatic outreach in the region, and to bolster the U.S. military footprint so that by 2020, 60 percent of the Navy’s warships would be based there, compared with 50 percent now.

The concern was that as China came into its own as a superpower, its sway over other Asian See ASIA | A2

A big boom for business Area stores flourishing on Thanksgiving weekend

By Colin Foster

Staff Writer colinfoster@civitasmedia.com

MIAMI COUNTY — Business was booming the last few days at big and small businesses in Miami County.

‘Mandela’ marks Lines started formElba’s cinematic ing outside of Kohl’s Thursday evening, and maturity customers jam-packed BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — When Walmart Supercenter all portraying South African revolutionday Thursday and Friday ary Nelson Mandela in the biopic, with big-time Black “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” Friday bargains at the Idris Elba embraced the harsh realities stores. of Mandela’s life and was determined Masses of people waitto stay in character even when the ed outside of Kohl’s startcameras stopped rolling. ing at around 6:30 p.m.

But the British actor knew his latest Thursday evening. The movie wouldn’t be believable unless store finally opened up at his fellow actors could deliver a per8 p.m. and stayed open formance as raw as his own. During until midnight the followthe filming, he sensed that a couple of white actors were struggling to portray ing day. Kohl’s had deals on electronics such as the the brutality in which Mandela was new Xbox One and LED treated.

TVs, and offered deals on See Page B3. clothing and many other items in the store.

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Center — an independently-owned store in Troy — had its big sale the weekend prior, but handed out 15 percent off coupons to customers Friday as they walked in the door. Owner Jay Vernau said the Ohio State-Michigan game may have slowed sales a little bit Saturday, but he was happy with the busi-

ness they got.

“Our big sale is the weekend prior. I think everybody was watching the Ohio State-Michigan game (Saturday), so we’ve been a little slow today,” said Vernau in a phone interview Saturday. “But I thought it (the last few days) went pretty good. Last weekend we had 20 per-

cent off everything in the store. That’s a once-ayear thing.”

S mall Business Saturday may have come a day early in Troy with Hometown Holiday festivities happening Friday night. The celebration attracted masses people to downtown Troy, which resulted in a lot of business for local businesses

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Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees, which had its Thanksgiving coffee sale last week, was one place that drew a big crowd Friday night.

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TIPP CITY — Come spring, Tippecanoe High School will have a new “Alumni Intersection,” thanks to the efforts of both Principal Belinda Banks and the Tippecanoe Alumni Association and friends.

At a senior event held last year, Banks took alums down to the academic wing to see the class composites from the ’20s and up which were hanging above the lockers. “You couldn’t see them up there,” Banks said. “I wanted to make them more accessible.”

She also noticed that the composites were not hung in chronological order. Taking an idea from the new Milton-

Union and Newton schools and hoping to add some color to the walls, Banks decided to make decade composite boards: 8 feet wide, 5 feet tall and with a digital version of each class’s composite. “I thought what a great way to display those composites - what a great tradition,” Banks said.

She enlisted the help of Expressions Studio and 49 Degrees for the digitizing and compiling. She found funding in the class money left by classes since 2000 (money left as a class gift, and left over from events such as prom or senior picnic). But when she took the original class composites off the walls and put them in a storage meeting room, Joyell Nevins | MVSN Banks touched a nerve with the Tippecanoe High Principal Belinda Banks and student Toni Bell show where the new See ALUMNI | A2

“Alumni Intesection” will be. The decade class composite boards will be at eye level, and the original individual composites will hang above them, near the height of the lights.

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nations would grow, too.

But in Obama’s second term, Iran, Syria and Egypt have absorbed the president’s attention on foreign policy matters. At home, the administration has been consumed with a health care rollout that’s become a major political problem, while intense gridlock in Congress has bogged Obama down in domestic disputes.

To cap it off, Obama had to scrap a muchanticipated trip to Asia in October because the federal government was shut down. His absence led many in the region to wonder if it remained an Obama priority.

Obama’s national security adviser, Susan Rice, said recently it does. She announced that Obama will visit Asia in April and promised that the U.S. will keep deepening its commitment to Asia “no matter how many hot spots emerge elsewhere.”

But Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, said he’s heard loud concerns as he’s traveled the region as the chairman of the House subcommittee dealing with Asia.

“In each country I’ve gotten this feedback: ‘When do you think the president is going to put some meat on the

bones?’” Chabot said. “It’s been mostly just talk, and mostly diplomatic engagement. They want to get beyond just talk.”

On his first stop, Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe before focusing on women’s issues with the new U.S. ambassador, Caroline Kennedy. In Beijing, Biden will hold talks with China’s president, Xi Jinping, vice president, Li Yuanchao, and premier, Li Keqiang.

After meeting with South Korean leaders in Seoul, Biden will give a major speech on the U.S.-Korea relationship at Yonsei University and lay a wreath at a cemetery honoring fallen U.S. troops.

The trip comes at a critical time.

The U.S. is trying to complete a major trade agreement by year’s end, but it’s not certain the deadline with be honored. The Trans-Pacific Partnership involving the U.S., Japan and 10 other nations could clear the way for much greater trade with Asia, in line with Obama’s ambitious goal to double U.S. exports by 2015.

Issues of market access, environmental protections and intellectual

property remain controversial. It’s also unclear whether Congress will approve the pact without making changes, potentially derailing the deal.

For Xi and Biden, their visit will be something of a reunion. The two exchanged official visits when Xi was vice president, spending hours together as the U.S. tried to learn as much as possible about the man who would become party leader in 2012.

Biden’s visit comes two weeks after China’s leaders outlined a market reform plan that could be the country’s most significant economic overhaul in at least two decades.

The Communist Party conference marked the unveiling of Xi’s vision.

But China’s new air defense zone over the East China Sea may overshadow Biden’s mission. The administration said Biden would raise the issue directly with Chinese leaders.

China announced last week that all aircraft entering the zone — a maritime area between China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan — must notify Chinese authorities beforehand and that it would take unspecified defensive measures

against those that don’t comply.

Neighboring countries and the U.S. military have said they will not honor the new zone, which is believed aimed at claiming disputed territory, and have said it unnecessarily raises tensions.

China’s defense ministry said fighter jets identified and monitored the two U.S. reconnaissance aircraft and a mix of 10 Japanese early warning, reconnaissance and fighter planes during their flights through the zone early Friday.

The U.S. has tried to stay out of such territorial disputes, but treaty obligations to Japan sometimes get in the way. As China, Japan and others adopt increasingly aggressive military stances, the U.S. worries about an increased likelihood of a mishap spiraling quickly out of control.

In South Korea, the nuclear threat from an

unpredictable North Korea is a chief item on Biden’s agenda.

The deal the U.S. helped strike with Iran to temporarily freeze its nuclear program is a stark reminder of the impasse in negotiations with North Korea.

Unlike Iran, North Korea is believed to already have a nuclear bomb, and there’s worrying evidence it is pressing ahead with weapons development.

A U.S. research institute said Friday it has detected a new construction at a North Korean missile launch site, which the institute says is being upgraded to handle larger rockets.

Meanwhile, state media in the North claimed Saturday that an elderly U.S. tourist detained for more than a month has apologized for alleged crimes during the Korean War and for “hostile acts” against the state during a recent trip.

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Troy Sports Center, a business that has been in Troy for 25 years, coowner Carol Middleton said they also got their fair share of business Friday night, while Saturday passed without much happening.

Though Middleton thinks Small Business Saturday is a good idea, it’s not something a lot of places downtown real-

ly promote.

“I think it’s (Small Business Saturday) a great idea, we just didn’t really promote it at all,” Middleton said.

“We did get a lot business on Friday. We were actually busier (Friday) than I thought we would be, and we had a couple people ask about (deals).

I think stores probably need to run more specials that make it something worthwhile.”

Either way, the Thanksgiving weekend was a successful one for businesses big and small in Miami County.

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Back in 1974, according to Mike Jackson and an old news article, the composites of classes from 1912 through 1955 were found in the Tipp Central building (old high school) on Dow Street - water damaged and mildewed, hiding in the furnace room.

They had been taken down in the 1960s to paint the walls and were never rehung. It was Jackson’s late father, Ed, and Ralph Zimmerman who found the photos and moved them to another building (many ended up in Jackson’s heated attic).

Once alumni heard about the state of the composites, the photos started disappearing - alums came and took their class collections for safekeeping.

Then in 1989, Jackson and the newly established Tippecanoe Alumni Association underwent a five-year effort to collect and restore all those composites.

They tracked down 43 class photos, compiled one class composite from yearbook photos, and used mostly private money to do it.

“A lot of time and money was spent restoring them,” Gordon Honeyman of the association said.

Once the photos were re-hung in the high school building in 1994, there was what Jackson referred to as a “sacred vow” made to the association that the composites would not be taken down again.

So when Honeyman heard that the composites had been taken down, he and nine other Tippecanoe alums had a meeting with Superintendent Dr. John Kronour.

Honeyman, who graduated in 1957, was joined by repre sentatives from the classes of 1949, 1952, 1954, 1960, 1962 and 1963. They and Kronour walked through the halls of the new Tippecanoe High School and decided on a place for the composites to be rehung.

“It’s a shame that (the composites coming down) ever happened,” Honeyman said. “We all were determined until we got an absolutely positive promise of rehanging the pictures.”

Now, the two hallways in the front corridor of the high school will become an “Alumni I n t e rs e c t i o n . ” The decade composites will hang at eye level, and above them will hang the original class composites. Right across from the office, the oldest composite from the class of 1921 and the newest class (currently 2013) will always hang together.

“It’s really important to the alumni to make sure the originals are hung back up, so we want to honor that,” Banks said.

Even though Honeyman notes that the location chosen for the originals means they won’t be able to be seen very well, they will be on the walls.

If they’re hung, they won’t be thrown away,” Honeyman said.

Banks is still collecting class composites to be digitized: she is missing 1956, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1980. After all the classes have been compiled, the next plan is getting a design for the murals by 49 Degrees, and having the boards installed by April.

For more information, contact Tracey from Expressions at (937) 836-3288 or Principal Banks at the high school at (937) 667-8448.

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Miami Valley Sunday News • www.troydailynews.com Today • BREAKFAST SET: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer made-to-order breakfasts from 8-11 a.m. Everything will be a la carte.

• BREAKFAST OFFERED: Boy Scout Troop No. 586 will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast at the American Legion Post, Tipp City, from 8-11 a/m/ for $7. Items available will be bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, waffles, pancakes, French toast, home fries, eggs, regular toast, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juices.

Monday • POVERTY TRAINING: A Bridges out of Poverty Training, sponsored by Partners in Hope, will be from 6-8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Troy, in Room 321. People from all economic classes will come together to improve job retention rates, build resources, improve outcomes and support those who are moving out of poverty. To make a reservation, call Partners in Hope at (937) 335-0448 or email bbrubaker@ partnersinhopeinc.org.

• BLOOD DRIVE: One Call Now will host a blood drive from noon to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 726 Grant St., Troy. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the specialedition “Buckeye Strong — Blood Donor ” T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to donate online at www.DonorTime. com.

• AFTER-PROM MEETING: The Covington High School Junior Class After-Prom Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the CHS library. Parents who would like to chaperone and/or participate in the 2014 after-prom activities are invited to attend.For more information, contact Shellie Arbogast at 416-2143.

• MONDAY FUNDAY: Drop in at the Troy-Miami County Public Library anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for do-it-yourself crafts, books to check out and activities or games with a holiday theme. Each week will be different. For children and their caregivers. No registration required. Call 339-0502 for more information.

• FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Bring the whole family to the Troy-Miami County Public Library from 6:307:30 p.m. for a special “Trim-theTree” night. Join participants as they trim the children’s department tree. Make an ornament for the tree and yours. Enjoy stories and refreshments. No registration required. Call (937) 339-0502 for more information.

• CREAMED CHICKEN: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will offer creamed chicken sandwiches and fries for $5 beginning at 6 p.m.

• CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty Listeners will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. Participants listen to an audio book and work on various craft projects.

• BUDDY READING: Buddy reading from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library encourages young readers to practice their reading skills and work on their reading fluency and comprehension with patient mentors.

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Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at the Township Building.

• Tipp City Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday at the board office, 90 S. Tippecanoe Drive. Call 667-8444 for more information.

• The Tipp City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Government Center.

• The Troy City Council will meetat 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 Potsdam Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the village offices.

Tuesday • ADULT HIKE: The Miami County Park District will hold its adult exploration hike at 9 a.m. at Greenville Falls State Scenic River Area, 4720 Rangeline Road in Covington. Join park district naturalist Sassafras Susan as she heads out to discover different aspects of nature. These hikes are a great opportunity to get outside and learn together. Walks generally last about two hours and are not strenuous or fast-paced. Register for the program by visiting miamicountyparks.com, emailing to register@miamicountyparks.com or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104.

• PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The Miami County Park District will hold their Mother Nature’s Preschool program “Get Ready for Winter” at 10 a.m. at Charleston Falls Reserve, 2535 Ross Road, Tipp City. Join Naturalist Millipede Mike for an hour of playtime. Enjoy a toddler-sized hike with your preschooler and discover the joys of nature through stories and games.

Registration is required and a nonrefundable fee of $5 per class or $10 for the three class series is due at time of registration. Registration occurs upon payment. Register for the program by visiting miamicountyparks.com, emailing to register@miamicountyparks.com or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104.

• TINY TOTS: Tiny Tots, an interactive program for infants, toddlers and their caregivers will be offered from 1-1:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library.

Civic agendas • The Concord Township Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. at the Concord Township Memorial Building, 1150 Horizon West Court, Troy.

Wednesday • CLASS LUNCH: The Piqua Central High School Class of 1961 will meet at 12:30 p.m. for lunch at Lincoln Square V Restaurant, 1320 Archer Drive, Troy. Spouses and significant others are invited to attend.

• HOLIDAY DINNER: The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group will meet for a Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. at Applebees in Troy.Reservations are requested by 2 p.m. Dec. 2 to (937) 440-4706.

This would allow for an accurate number of reservations. Ostomy Support Group programs provide information and support to ostomates and their families, and are beneficial to health care professionals as well.

For more information, call (937) 440-4706.

• DEADLINE TODAY: Today is the deadline for reservations for Newton’s 22nd annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Dinner set for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11. The menu will consist of turkey with all the trimmings. Entertainment will be provided. A brief message from the superintendent will be followed by food and fellowship. If you are a resident of Newton School District, age 60 and older, make a reservation by calling the school at 6762002.

• KIWANIS MEETING: The Troy Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at the Troy Country Club.

Ashley Schiffer from Choices Inc. will speak.

• SUPPORT GROUP: The Miami County Troy Alzheimer’s Support Group, affiliated with the Miami Valley, Dayton Alzheimer’s Association and the National Alzheimer’s Association, will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. at Senior Active Adult Services, 2006 W. Stanfield Road, Troy. Respite care will be provided. Caregivers may call 3358800 for more information.

Civic agendas • The Elizabeth Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 5710 Walnut Grove Road, Troy.

• The village of West Milton Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers.

Thursday SENIOR LUNCHEON: The AB Graham Memorial Center will offer its senior luncheon beginning with a program at 11 a.m. and lunch to follow at noon for $6. Guitarist Bill Purk wil provide a musical program for the Christmas luncheon. Make a reservation by calling (937) 3683700.

• HOT DOGS: The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City, will offer hot dogs with toppings and chips for $2. Homemade cookies will be available two for 50 cents. Euchre will start at 7 p.m. for $5.

Dec. 6 • FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington. Choices will include a $12 New York strip steak, broasted chicken, fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all made-to-order.

Trace Adkins’ Christmas show arrives Tuesday MIAMI VALLEY — Trace Adkins arrives on Tuesday, bringing his Christmas show to Hobart Arena in Troy.

Adkin’s trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold more than 10 million albums. His hit list includes “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light in the House,” “Hillbilly Bone (Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins),” and “Just Fishin’” to name a few.

The Gra m m y nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. “ The Christmas Show” tour begins a new Adkins holiday tradition for years to come.

Envisioned as a theatrical production, Adkins will alternate between fireside story-telling of anecdotes (both personal and historical) and performances of classic carols with a 12-piece ensemble. The tour is inspired

by Adkins’ annual hosting duties at Disney World’s Candlelight Processional, where his deep baritone voice narrates Christmas stories, while a full choir and orchestra performs. It has always been a highlight of Trace’s year and he thrilled to bring his own unique version of this concept on tour.

The Northern Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross has teamed with Hobart Arena and Variety Attractions to raise funds for local Red Cross services.

The Red Cross will be selling tickets for a chance to win a professionally framed autographed photo and signed Red Cross flag.

Tickets for the Trace Adkins raffle can be purchased at the Northern Miami Valley Chapter office located at 1314 Barnhart Road, Troy,

or 207 W. Water St., Sidney. Tickets also will be available the evening of the show. The cost of a ticket is $5 each or five for $20 and a winner will be announced at the concert on Tuesday.

“Northern Miami Chapter volunteers and staff are excited for Adkins’ visit to Hobart Arena,” said R. Scott Miller, executive director. “Trace is such a generous personality and we are looking forward to making his trip to Troy a memorable one.”

Funds raised from the ticket sales will assist the Northern Miami Valley Chapter in providing essential programs and services to individuals living in Miami and Shelby counties.

The mission of the Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Last year, the Northern Miami Valley Chapter trained more than 2,000 individuals in emergency First Aid, CPR and AED; 49 families were provided disaster relief assistance; 181 U.S. armed forces service members received emergency communications around the clock, around the world, everyday; community disaster education, emergency preparedness and Be Red Cross Ready programs were offered to 22,000 area residents; and more than 24,000 downloaded valuable apps and found lifesaving information through Red Cross social media.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.

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USA Today best-sellers The Associated Press

1. “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Evanovich (Bantam) 2. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 3. “King and Maxwell”

by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 4. “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 5. “The Book Thief ”

by Markus Zusak (Knopf Books for Young Readers) 6. “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition”

by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda B. Bell (CCA and B) 7.

“Divergent” by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) 8. “Killing Jesus” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (Henry Holt and Co.) 9. “Things That Matter”

by Charles Krauthammer (Crown Forum) 10. “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) 11. “Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims” by Rush Limbaugh (Threshold Editions) 12.

“Soul Healing Miracle” by Zhi Gang Sha (BenBella) 13.

“11/22/63” by Stephen King (Scribner) 14. “The First Phone Call fron Heaven” by Mitch Albom (Harper) 15. “Dark Witch” by Nora Roberts (Berkley) 16.

“Miracles and Massacres” by Glenn Beck (Threshold Editions) 17. “Dust” by Patricia Cornwell (Putnam Adult) 18. “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic) 19. “ G e o rg e Washington’s Secret Six” by Brian Kilmeade (Sentinel) 20. “The Fiery Heart” by Richelle Mead (Razorbill) 21. “The Heroes of Olympus: The House of Hades” by Rick Riordan (Hyperion) 22.

“The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays” by Ree Drummond (William Morrow) 23. “The Goldfinch”

by Donna Tartt (Little, Brown) 24. “Insurgent” by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) 25. “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card (Tor)

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1. Moonfish 5. Syrup over ice 10. Kind of hall 15. Biondi or Damon 19. Woody’s boy 20. Penchant 21. Proem 22. Dwarf buffalo 23. Young equine 24. Genus of lichens 25. Money in Europe: 2 wds.

27. Beet variety: 2 wds.

29. Part of USPS: Abbr.

30. Heptad 31. Accept 32. Pallet 34. False god 35. Works by Horace 37. Time of life 40. Goal game 44. Chinese philosophy 46. Offshore funds repository: 2 wds.

48. “— the night before…”

49. Abbr. on an envelope 50. Drive 52. Charity 53. Dog tags 54. Term in tennis 55. Team of experts 56. Wander anagram 59. Home to billions 60. Fissure 62. Work doggedly 63. Boxing Hall of Famer 65. Judge 66. Mayan language 69. Secular 70. Element number 33 73. Assess 74. Pedicab cousin 78. Blue and blue-sky 79. Fashion 81. Summer-camp item 82. Compass pt.

83. Media file extension 84. Earthbound wing 85. Milady 86. Crumbly cheese 87. Party’s aftermath 89. Dessert item: 2 wds.

92. Photoshop tool 94. Hardens 96. Hay fever culprit 98. Part of GUI 99. Empty, as a set 100. Number prefix

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2013’s best books to get you thinking about food J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor

Let’s all stop being coy and fess up, shall we? The truth is, even those of us who work with cookbooks, write about cookbooks, collect cookbooks — heck, even write cookbooks ourselves — don’t actually cook from cookbooks.

At least not nearly as frequently as we’d like to/promise ourselves we will/tell others we do.

As food has morphed ever more into a pop culture fixture, cookbooks — with their lush photos, their provocative prose, their tempting, come hither recipes — have become the porn of the food set.

Which sounds flip, but actually is significant. For if we still love cookbooks — and by all accounts we certainly seem to — but no longer see them primarily as a source of dinner inspiration, our selection criteria also must change.

A good cookbook back in the day was defined mostly by quality of the recipes alone.

That remains vital, of course, but hardly critical. Today, story often trumps recipes. A good many books in this category may not even have recipes, or at least none a home cook is expected to follow (I’m talking to you Heston Blumenthal and Ferran Adria). Not too many years ago, that would have been comical.

Today? There’s an audience for that.

So it is with this mindset that I made my picks for the best food books of 2013, the ones I would hope to get or gift this holiday season.

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Edward Lee. Lee earned his fame on Season 9 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” but he earned his credibility for his brash, yet respectful reimagining of Southern cuisine.

“Smoke & Pickles” by Edward Lee (Artisan, $29.95) Edward Lee earned his fame on Season 9 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” but he earned his credibility for his brash, yet respectful reimagining of Southern cuisine. A Korean-American who grew up in New York, Lee’s only connection to the South was a road trip.

But he fell in love with the culture and its food, and it shows in his cooking.

Like his Louisville, Ky., restaurant 610 Magnolia, his first cookbook, “Smoke & Pickles,” is a delicious amalgam of

his cultures. Pulled pork gets sauced with bourbon and black bean paste. A T-bone gets marinated with lemon grass, Asian sesame oil and peanut oil. Anyone who loves Southern cooking — or anyone who claims to “know” what Southern cooking is — will want this book.

“Notes From the Larder” by Nigel Slater (Ten Speed Press, $40) Nigel Slater is a master of the journal-cum-cookbook format. He has an elegant simplicity of language that transports you to his garden, his kitchen, his table. “Notes From the Larder” is only the latest journal-style import from this Englishman, and it will leave you ready to dive into his previous volumes.

Slater probably is best known in the U.S. for his memoir-turned-movie “Toast,” which recounts a childhood spent finding himself via food. Books like “Notes From the Larder” make you glad he did. His recipes are simple, yet deftly draw you in. It doesn’t hurt that the photography is splendid.

“The Taste of America” by Colman Andrews (Phaidon, $29.95) Colman Andrews has succeeded at something that shouldn’t have been successful. He has written a reference book that reads like a storybook.

His anthology of 250 clas-

sic American foods — some ingredients, some products — is a fascinating way to taste our nation’s collective menu.

From Goo Goo Clusters to boiled peanuts, he tells the story of America through its food.

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by Ecco shows Roy Choi. Choi’s book is two parts story and one part recipe.

“L.A. Son” by Roy Choi (Ecco, $29.99) This is the man who gave us the Kogi food truck, the Los Angeles-based Korean taco mashup credited with taking the food truck movement respectable. His beautiful book (published under Anthony Bourdain’s imprint) is two parts story (Choi’s coming up), one part recipe (his OMG crazy good creations, like ketchup fried rice). You may never cook from this book (though the recipes are eminently doable), but it won’t matter. It’s a fun flip even if all you do is drool.

“Mast Brothers Chocolate” by Rick Mast and Michael Mast

(Little, Brown and Co., $40) Gratuitous, over-the-top odes to all things chocolate have become annoyingly common on the cookbook scene. It’s a tired format usually built on precious, fussy recipes that rarely inspire, no matter who the author.

This book is different.

The Mast brothers — known best to Brooklyn hipsters as the men behind local chocolate company Mast Brothers Chocolate — have written a book of delicious simplicity, filled with recipes so evocatively photographed and so clearly written, you will cook from it. Start slow. Try the chocolate soda. Then the chocolate crunch. No need to thank me.

“Reasons Mommy Drinks” by Lyranda Martin Evans and Fiona Stevenson (Three Rivers Press, $12.99) If foul language and parenting-by-alcohol are things likely to offend you, give this book a pass. But if you have embraced your potty mouth and understand that a good drink can make far more tolerable the terrible twos right on through those horrible teens, then you will love this tiny book of cocktail recipes (and the parenting horrors that inspired them).

It’s a wonderfully raunchy, funny romp through everything we know to be true about parenting. My only complaint? Daddies drink, too.

“Eat Drink Vote,” by Marion Nestle (Rodale, $18.99) The politics of food and diet can be a dense slog for all but the most committed of foodies. But Marion Nestle, one of the nation’s leading thinkers on food policy, has written a book that doesn’t just inform, it entertains.

Sure, there are plenty of stats and history and discouraging tales of food systems gone bad. But Nestle has paired all that with hundreds of comics and cartoons that bring those issues humorously home. It’s odd to say, but readers will laugh hard as learn the sad truth about all that is wrong — and some of what’s right — about the way America eats.

“Kitchen Things”

by Richard Snodgrass (Skyhorse Publishing, $29.95) Don’t be fooled by this book’s cover, which sells itself as “an album of vintage utensils and farmkitchen recipes.” That sounds kind of boring, and the recipes are amusing, but secondary. This book’s appeal is in its gorgeous black-and-white photos of old-school kitchen gadgets. Richard Snodgrass actually makes things like measuring spoons and meat tenderizers look sensual. The text is a pleasant blend of history and humorous back-and-forth between Snodgrass, his wife and his mother-in-law, from whose kitchen many of the gizmos come.

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MARGARET R. PHILLIS Margaret R. Phillis, 87, of Piqua, died at 7:50 am Saturday November 30, 2013 at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 9, 1926 in Jamestown to the late Earl and Ruth (Grissom) Pitstick. She married Clayton L. Phillis June 28, 1949 in Piqua; he preceded her in death January 30, 2008.

Survivors include a daughter Phillis Patricia A. (Jack) Liddy of Piqua; a beloved companion Warren DeBoer of Sidney; three grandchildren, John (Kelly) Liddy, Amy (Mike) Beasley, Mary (Scott) Copen; and ten great grandchildren, Jack Liddy, Jacob Liddy, Joshua Liddy, Abby Liddy, Justin Liddy, Brandon Beasley, Ryan Beasley, Logan Crawford, Lainey Crawford, Matt Copen.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Mrs. Phillis was a high school graduate and was the Food Court Supervisor

Sunday, December 1, 2013

PATRICK K. ERWIN Patrick K. Erwin, 56, of Piqua, died at 4:55 pm Wednesday November 27, 2013 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.

He was born November 4, 1957 in Piqua to Jo Ann (Toland) Erwin who resides in Piqua and the late Jorene “Joe” B. Erwin. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother Michael (Kathy) Erwin of Fairfield, Erwin California; a niece; and three nephews.

Mr. Erwin was a 1976 graduate of Piqua Central High School and was a Manufacturers Representative of school furniture and equipment. He was a former member of the Greene Street United Methodist Church, the Piqua Rotary Club, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #614, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 523

at the Miami Valley Centre Mall for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She will be remembered for her vitality, zest for life and friendly personality.

A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday December 4, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas L. Bolte as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 5:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356, or Hospice of Miami County, Inc., P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45356.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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Robert H. Brundrett Jr. Robert H. Brundrett tems for more than 20 Jr., 98, of Troy died years before retiring in peacefully on November 1981. He was a member 30th surrounded by fam- of St. Patrick Catholic Church and former memily members.

He was preceded in ber of the Farm Bureau, death by his first wife The National Wildlife Association, Tipp Mary Virginia City Rotary Club ( M c N a t t ) and the Tipp City Brundrett in 1969, School Board. his parents Robert He was an H. Brundrett, Sr. avid photograand Ruth (Bartch) pher, fisherman Brundrett, and and supporter of five siblings. wildlife throughHe is survived out his life and by his wife, Brundrett Jr. enjoyed spending Juanita (Kelley) time at Brukner Brundrett, ten Nature Center children, Mary and at his beloved Diane (Peter) Cass Lake cabin Voyentzie of in Northern Brookfield, Minnesota. He CT., Robert Lee also had a great (Linda) of Troy, James Cronin (Lynda) love for horses and dogs of Westerville, Lawrence throughout his life and Bartch (Tracey) of could often be seen Houston, TX, Kathleen around town with one of Dwyer of Indianapolis, his Great Danes. He was IN, Richard Anthony a great loving, caring (Carla) of Perrysburg, and guiding patriarch of Cecilia Chapman of the family, an inspiration Arlington, VA, David to all, and will be greatly Alexander of Troy, missed by all who knew Thomas Cramer of Tipp him.

Friends may call durCity, and Sharon Cramer of Troy, 17 grandchil- ing visitation at Baird dren and 13 great-grand- Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. children.

He was born in Dayton, and 6 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Ohio in 1915, and gradu- on Monday, December ated from Oakwood High 2, 2013. A Mass of School class of 1933. He Christian Burial will be received a BS degree in celebrated on Tuesday, agriculture from The December 3, 2013 at Ohio State University 10 a.m. at St. Patrick and managed farms in Catholic Church, Troy, southern Ohio until mili- Ohio with the Rev. Fr. tary service. He defined James Duell officiatwhat we now call “The ing. Interment will be at Memorial Park Greatest Generation.”

He married his first Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.

Memorial contribuwife, Mary, in 1941 and served in the U.S. Army tions may be made to Air Corps for five years the Hospice of Miami during WWII. After mili- County, PO Box 502, tary service he was a Troy, Ohio 45373 or dairy farmer in Miami Brukner Nature Center, County for three decades 5995 Horseshoe Bend before returning to col- Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373. lege to become a Math Friends may express and Science teacher. condolences to the famHe taught in Tipp City ily through www.bairdand Troy School sys- funeralhome.com.

where he served as its Exalted Ruler for two years. Additionally, he enjoyed racing Go-Karts for many years.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. James R. Christy officiating.

Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Community Foundation, P. O. Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356 or the National Kidney Foundation, 1373 Grandview Ave., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43212-2804.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci. com.

’Tis the season

Death Notices • Jordan Wi l l i a m Elmer Jordan, 81, of Troy passed away 8:57 a.m.

Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his residence. Services are pending with FisherCheney Funeral Home,

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The Melody Men Chorus — a group of 25 male singers based in Piqua — perform at the Eightannual Hometown Holiday event on Friday for those in attendance.

Troy.

• Combs Combs, The Reverend Rosella J. (Shade) 82 of Riverside, OH passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family.

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Also new to the Hometown Holiday celebration was the Kris Kringle Shop, which was held in the Elks Lodge, 17 W. Franklin St. Children were able to buy Christmas gifts made by local artists, artisans and craftsmen.

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We also remember by inviting families to place ribbons on our Tree of Remembrance.

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DATES TO REMEMBER Today

• DivorceCare seminar and support group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. at Piqua Assembly of God Church, 8440 King Arthur Drive, Piqua.

Child care provided through the sixth-grade.

• AA, Piqua Breakfast Group will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Westminter Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. The discussion meeting is open.

• AA, Troy Trinity Group meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion in the 12 Step Room at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1550 Henley Road, Troy.

• AA, open meeting, 6 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua. Alley entrance, upstairs.

• AA, Living Sober meeting, open to all who have an interest in a sober lifestyle, 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Ash and Caldwell streets, Piqua.

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Winner’s Group, will meet at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. Open discussion .

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Poison Free, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 202 W. Fourth St., third floor, Greenville.

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Never Alone, Never Again, 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 212 N. Main St., Sidney • Teen Talk, where teens share their everyday issues through communication, will meet at 6 p.m. at the Troy View Church of God, 1879 Staunton Road, Troy.

• Singles Night at The Avenue will be from 6-10 p.m. at the Main Campus Avenue, Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, Troy. Each week, cards, noncompetitive volleyball, free line dances and free ballroom dance lessons. Child care for children birth through fifth grade is offered from 5:45-7:45 p.m. each night in the Main Campus building. For more information, call 667-1069, Ext. 21.

• A Spin-In group, practicing the art of making yarn on a spinning wheel, meets from 2-4 p.m. on the third Sunday at Tippecanoe Weaver and Fibers Too, 17 N. 2nd St., Tipp City. All knitters are invited to attend. For more information, call 667-5358.

• Baseball bingo will be offered from 7 p.m. until games are complete at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua.

Refreshments will be available. Proceeds help the youth baseball organization, a nonprofit.

• Sunday bingo will be offered at the West Milton Eagles No. 3621, 2270 S. Miami St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., bingo starts at 1 p.m. Paper and computer. Proceeds benefit various nonprofit organizations.

Monday

• Dollar menu night will be from 6-8 p.m. at Troy Eagles, 225 N. Elm St. Dollar menu items include hamburger sliders, sloppy joe, hot dog, grilled cheese, french fries, onion straws, cup of soup, ice cream and more for $1 each.

• Come join an Intermediate Contract Bridge game at the Tipp City Public Library every Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Beverages and relaxed company provided. Sign up is required, either in person at the circulation desk, 11 E. Main St., or by phone at (937) 6673826, Ext. 216.

• Students in grades sixth through 12 can get together with their friends at 3 p.m. at the Tipp City Public Library and make something original. Registration is required by stopping in at

11 E. Main St., or calling (937) 667-3826.

• Christian 12 step meetings, “Walking in Freedom,” are offered at 7 p.m. at Open Arms Church, 4075 Tipp Cowlesville Road, Tipp City.

• An arthritis aquatic class will be offered from 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. at Lincoln Community Center, Troy. Call 3352715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs.

• AA, Big Book discussion meeting will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy, in the 12 Step Room. The discussion is open to the public.

• AA, Green & Growing will meet at 8 p.m. The closed discussion meeting (attendees must have a desire to stop drinking) will be at Troy View Church of God, 1879 Old Staunton Road, Troy.

• AA, There Is A Solution Group will meet at 8 p.m. in Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, County Road 25-A, Ginghamsburg. The discussion group is closed (participants must have a desire to stop drinking).

• AA, West Milton open discussion, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rear entrance, 1209 S. Miami St. Non-smoking, handicap accessible.

• Al-Anon, Serenity Seekers will meet at 8 p.m. in the 12 Step Room at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy. The discussion meeting is open.

A beginner’s meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

• Alternatives: Anger/ Rage Control Group for adult males, 7-9 p.m., Miami County Shelter, 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.

• Mind Over Weight Total Fitness, 6-7 p.m., 213 E. Franklin St., Troy.

Other days and times available. For more information, call 339-2699.

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 11 N. Third St., Tipp City.

New members welcome.

For more information, call 335-9721.

• Troy Noon Optimist Club will meet at noon at the Tin Roof restaurant.

Guests welcome. For more information, call 478-1401.

• Weight Watchers, W e s t m i n s t e r Presbyterian, Piqua, weigh-in is at 5 and meeting at 5:30 p.m.

• Parenting Education Groups will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy. Learn new and age-appropriate ways to parent children. Call 3396761 for more information. There is no charge for this program.

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Hug A Miracle, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy, use back door.

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Inspiring Hope, 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy.

• Sanctuary, for women who have been affected by sexual abuse, location not made public. Must currently be in therapy.

For more information, call Amy Johns at 6671069, Ext. 430 • Miami Valley Women’s Center, 7049-A Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, offers free pregnancy testing, noon to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For more information, call 236-2273.

• Pilates for Beginners, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 5:306:30 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.

• Next Step at Noon, noon to 1 p.m. at Ginghamsburg South Campus, ARK, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, one mile south of the main campus.

Tuesday

• Double deck pinochle is played at the Tipp City Public Library, 11 E. Main St., every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Come enjoy the relaxed environment with beverages provided by the library. Sign up is required, either in person at the circulation desk or by phone at (937) 6673826, Ext. 216.

• Deep water aerobics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. Call 3352715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs.

• A daytime grief support group meets at 11 a.m. at the Generations of Life Center,, second floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The support group is open to any grieving adults in the greater Miami County area and there is no participation fee. Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff. Call 573-2100 for details or visit the website at homc.org.

• A children’s support group for any grieving children ages 6-11 years in the greater Miami County area will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Generations of Life Center, second floor, 550 Summit Ave., Troy. There is no participation fee.

Sessions are facilitated by trained bereavement staff and volunteers.

Crafts, sharing time and other grief support activities are preceded by a light meal.

• Quilting and crafts is offered from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Tipp City Seniors, 320 S. First St., Tipp City. Call 667-8865 for more information.

• A Fibromyalgia Support group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Troy First United Methodist Church, 110 W. Franklin St., Troy, in Room 313. Enter from south parking lot. The support group is free. For more information, contact Aimee Shannon at 552-7634.

• The Concord Township Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. at the township building, 2678 W. State Route 718.

• The Miami Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Greene Street United Methodist Church, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors always are welcome.

For more information, call 778-1586 or visit the group’s Web site at www. melodymenchorus.org.

• Divorce Care, 7 p.m. at Richards Chapel, 831 McKaig Ave., Troy.

Video/small group class designed to help separated or divorced people.

For more information, call 335-8814.

• An adoption support group for adoptees and birthmothers will meet.

Call Pam at 335-6641 for time and location.

• The Mental Health Association of Miami County will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health, Stouder Center, 1100 Wayne St., Troy.

Use the west entrance to the fourth floor.

• AA, women’s meeting, 8-9 p.m., Dettmer’s Daniel Dining Room.

• AA Tuesday night meeting, 7 p.m., Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy.

• AA, The Best Is Yet To Come 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 3396761 for more information.

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Just For Tuesday, will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Ave., Troy. This is an open discussion.

• N a rc o t i c s Anonymous, Unity Group, 7 p.m., Freedom Life Ministries Church, 9101 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Open discussion.

• Public bingo, license No. 0105-28, 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.

• 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 335-8397.

• 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.

• Double H Squares will offer lessons on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church, 7505 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights. The fee is $2 per person. For more information, call 339-2955, 233-6247 or 667-8282.

Wednesday

• The Miami Valley Veterans Museum will have free coffee and doughnuts for all veterans and guests from 9-11 a.m. at the museum, located in the Masonic Lodge, 107 W. Main St., Troy, on the second floor.

• Come join the Experienced Contract Bridge game at the Tipp City Public Library, played every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., beverages and relaxed company are provided. Sign up is required, either in person at the circulation desk, 11 E. Main St., or by phone at (937) 667-3826, Ext. 216.

• 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 3352715 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 5-6:30 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 $7 per person, or $3 for a children’s meal. The meal is not provided on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s.

• The Miami County Troy Alzheimer’s Support Group, affiliated with the Miami Valley, Dayton Alzheimer’s Association and the National Alzheimer’s Association, will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. at Senior Active Adult Services, 2006 W. Stanfield Road, Troy, the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Respite care will be provided. Caregivers may call 335-8800 for more information.

• The Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at the Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy. Nonmembers of Kiwanis are invited to come meet friends and have lunch.

For more information, contact Bobby Phillips, vice president, at 3356989.

• The Troy American Legion Post No. 43 euchre parties will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 3391564.

• 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 6:308:30 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. Schoolage 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.

• O v e re at e rs 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 Tipp-Monroe Community Services at 667-8631 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. 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 25-A, 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.

• The Tipp City Seniors offer line dancing at 10 a.m. every Wednesday at 320 S. First St., Tipp City.

Thursday

• The Upper Valley Medical Center Mom and Baby Get Together group will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursdays at the Farm House, located northwest of the main hospital entrance and next to the red barn on the UVMC campus. The meeting is facilitated by the lactation department.

The group offers the opportunity to meet with other moms, share about being a new mother and to learn more about breastfeeding and the baby. For more information, call (937) 440-4906.

• Deep water aerobics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at Lincoln Community Center, 110 Ash St., Troy. Call 3352715 or visit www.lcctroy.com for more information and programs.

• An open parentsupport 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.

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TODAY’S TIPS • BASEBALL: The Troy Junior High baseball team will be hosting an organizational meeting to discuss its inaugural season at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Troy High School cafeteria. The team will represent Troy in the GWOC middle school conference and will be overseen by Troy’s high school coach Ty Welker. If you are unable to attend or require more information, please contact Coach Welker at (937) 524-1024 or welker-t@troy. k12.oh.us, or Todd Severt at (937) 335-5658 or Severtlaw@gmail.com.

• BASEBALL: Troy Post 43 American Legion baseball will be sponsoring its monthly all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Dec. 7. The dinner runs from 3-7 p.m. and will be held at the Post 43 Legion Hall on 622 S. Market St. in Troy. It features all the spaghetti you can eat plus a fresh salad bar, bread, soft drinks, coffee and dessert. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY GOLF 5:30 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Alfred Dunhill Championship, final round, at Mpumalanga, South Africa MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2 p.m. FS1 — Farleigh Dickinson at Seton Hall 4 p.m. FSN — Cent. Arkansas at Kansas St. FS1 — Oregon St. at DePaul 6 p.m. FS1 — North Carolina at UAB 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Old Spice Classic, championship, Oklahoma State vs. Memphis, at Orlando, Fla. 8:30 p.m. FS1 — Kentucky vs. Providence, at Brooklyn, N.Y. 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Wooden Legacy, championship, Marquette vs. San Diego State, at Fullerton, Calif.

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 p.m. NBC — N.Y. Giants at Washington SOCCER 7 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Manchester United at Tottenham 9:05 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Liverpool at Hull City 11:10 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Southampton at Chelsea WINTER SPORTS 2:30 p.m. NBC — USSA, Raptor World Cup, women’s giant slalom, at Avon, Colo.

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio St. vs. UConn, at Springfield, Mass.

TODAY Hockey

Troy at Frozen Creek (at Kettering Rec) (TBA) MONDAY Girls Basketball

Miami East at Troy (7:30 p.m.)

Troy Christian at Mississinawa Valley (6 p.m.)

Piqua at Urbana (7:30 p.m.)

TUESDAY Boys Basketball

Troy at Springfield (7:30 p.m.)

Tippecanoe at Piqua (7:30 p.m.)

Milton-Union at Brookville (7:30 p.m.)

Girls Basketball

Milton-Union at Twin Valley South (7:30 p.m.)

Northridge at Newton (7 p.m.)

Bowling

Troy at Urbana (4 p.m.)

Tippecanoe at Northeastern (4 p.m.)

Wrestling

Miami East at Northwestern (TBA) Vers ailles/Northridge at Covington (6 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY Girls Basketball

Troy at Centerville (7:30 p.m.)

Ben Logan at Tippecanoe (7:30 p.m.)

Fairborn at Piqua (7:30 p.m.)

Bowling

Indian Lake at Tippecanoe (4 p.m.)

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Eagles kick off new season in style Coming off of its state final four run, Troy Christian’s boys basketball team began play Saturday at home against New Bremen, while the Eagle girls kicked off their season with a dominant performance at Newton.

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Instant classic Michigan goes for win, No. 3 OSU stays unbeaten ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The 110th game between Ohio State and Michigan might have been the most thrilling, a back-and-forth affair that came down to one final play.

The Wolverines went for the win — and the Buckeyes stayed undefeated.

Tyvis Powell intercepted Devin Gardner’s 2-point conversion pass with 32 seconds left and No. 3 Ohio State held on for a 42-41 victory against Michigan on Saturday as one of the greatest rivalries in sports added another memorable chapter to its storied history.

“That’s an instant classic,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said.

Gardner threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Devin Funchess to make it 42-41, but instead of kicking for the

AP photo

Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller (5) tries to keep back Michigan defensive back Blake Countess (18) as he rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter in Ann Arbor, Mich. Saturday.

tie and possibly pushing the game to overtime, Wolverines coach Brady Hoke asked his

players if they wanted to go for it and got a unanimous response.

“We played the game to win,” Hoke said.

Gardner tried to zip a pass to Drew Dileo into traffic near the goal line, but Powell came up with it and the quarterback was left lying on his back with his arms extended to his side, the back of his helmet resting on the cold turf.

“We felt like we could win the game right there,” Gardner said, looking and sounding as saddened as any athlete after a setback.

Buckeyes cornerback Roby Bradley recovered the onside kick to seal Ohio State’s 24th consecutive victory and keep its national championship hopes alive.

Meyer insisted the streak was not as significant as winning his second game in as many tries against Michigan.

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Troy falls in 2 OTs

‘Not bad for November wrestling’

Missed free throws costly vs. Tecumseh

Vikings top Trojans at Sidney Duals

By Josh Brown

Staff Reports

Sports Editor jbrown@civitasmedia.com

TROY — Troy boys basketball coach Tim Miller didn’t blame his team’s lack of experience for Saturday’s loss.

He couldn’t. The only thing that could be looked at were the missed free throws.

Troy held a three-point lead with a minute to play in regulation, but missed free throws — and made free throws on Tecumseh’s end — allowed the Arrows to force not one, but two overtimes. And in the second overtime, Tecumseh made the plays when they counted and left the Trojan Activities Center with a hardfought 68-65 victory Saturday night.

Troy (0-2) was a combined 5 for 13 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter and first overtime, while Tecumseh was 14 for 16 during that same stretch — 5 for 6 in the fourth quarter and 9 for 10 in the first overtime. For the game, Troy was 13 for 24, while Tecumseh was 21 for 34.

“We had a chance to seal that game. We were in the driver’s seat,” Miller said.

“If we make our free throws, that game doesn’t get to overtime, let alone a second overtime. We gave up a couple of offensive rebounds in that first overtime that would have given us an opportunity to seal it, too.

“Some of our mistakes were inexperience mistakes. But kids have been shooting free throws since they were old enough to pick up a basketball. That’s just something we’ve got to get better at.”

Troy fell behind by as many See TROY | 10

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Troy’s T.J. Michael drives to the hoop Saturday against Tecumseh at the Trojan Activities Center.

Troy’s Tre Hudson goes for a layup Saturday against Tecumseh.

SIDNEY — Troy and Miami East both split their first four bouts at Saturday’s season-opening Sidney Duals, setting up a head-to-head finale.

And the Vikings got a couple of clutch wins — particularly one by Austin McCuistion (160) in the closing seconds of his match — to close out a 49-42 victory as Troy started off the season 2-3 overall and Miami East went 3-2 on the day.

“I don’t know if we turned a corner in it, but we definitely looked better in that last match,” Miami East coach Mark Rose said. “In our first few duals, we were a bit hesitant. But against Troy it looked like we were coming out of our shell a bit, taking it to them.”

Miami East began the day with a 61-24 loss to Versailles then defeated Southeastern 66-36 and Greenon 58-35. The Vikings then lost to host Sidney 58-15 to set up the finale.

Troy, meanwhile, started off with a 60-6 win over Southeastern and a 60-12 win over Greenon before falling 48-27 to Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division rival Sidney and 50-18 to Versailles.

“Everybody in our lineup was wrestling up a weight today,” Troy coach Doug Curnes said. “Going into the day, I knew we were not going to match up well with teams that See WRESTLING | 10

It was an up-and-down day Trojans tie 1-1, win 10-1 Staff Reports

KETTERING — Troy started off Saturday slow.

But the finish was much more like the way the Trojans played Friday.

It took a third-period goal for Troy to earn a tie with North Canton Hoover early Saturday morning in the second day of play at the Frozen Creek Tournament at Kettering Rec Center. But against Alter in the evening, the Trojans scored 10 unanswered goals before the Knights finally got on the board in a 10-1 victory.

The Trojans’ fate for today was still up in the air at time of press — whether or not they play in today’s championship game depended on the final between North Canton Hoover and Beavercreek, a game that didn’t even begin until 10 p.m.

Alex Smith scored Troy’s lone goal against North Canton Hoover in the third period, taking the puck end-to-end and beating the keeper. Eli Walter and Tyler Hess got assists on the play.

“We were very slow and lethargic,” Noll said. “We had a tough time making things happen on the

Photo courtesy Lee Woolery | Speedshot Photo

Troy’s Mason Hagen battles for the puck Saturday against North See HOCKEY | 10 Canton Hoover at Kettering Rec Center.

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Davis’ return lifts Auburn past Bama, 34-28 AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — That crazy tipped pass for a long gamewinning touchdown is now the second-most stunning and improbable play of Auburn’s wild season.

Yes, the Tigers found a way to top “The Immaculate Deflection.”

Chris Davis returned a missed field-goal attempt more than 100 yards for a touchdown on the final play to lift No. 4 Auburn to a 34-28 victory over No. 1 Alabama on Saturday, upending the two-time defending national champions’ BCS hopes and preserving the Tigers’ own.

He delivered a play that deserves its own nickname.

Say the Happiest Return. Or the saddest, depending on which side of the Iron Bowl you sit.

Davis caught the ball about 9 yards deep in the end zone after freshman Adam Griffith’s 57-yard attempt fell short. He then sprinted down the left sideline and cut back with nothing but teammates around him in a second straight hard-to-fathom finish for the Tigers (11-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference).

Auburn clinched a spot in the SEC championship game with the stunning victory over the powerhouse from across the state. The Crimson Tide (11-1, 7-1) several times

AP photo

Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal attempt 100-plus yards to score the game-winning touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala. Saturday.

the game.

Jameis Winston threw three touchdown passes to Benjamin, and No. 2 Florida State moved a step closer to playing for the national championship with a 37-7 victory against rival Florida on

Saturday.

No. 9 Baylor 41, TCU 38 FORT WORTH, Texas — Bryce Petty threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, Baylor returned two interceptions for scores and the

No. 9 Bears hung on for a 41-38 victory over TCU on Saturday.

The Bears (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) scored 21 straight points on either side of halftime with just 1 yard from their high-powered offense and bounced back from a blowout loss at Oklahoma State to maintain their hopes for a share of the conference title.

Baylor could win the league outright and qualify for a BCS bid, likely the Fiesta Bowl, if it beats Texas and the Cowboys lose to Oklahoma next Saturday.

No. 11 Mich. St. 14, Minnesota 3 EAST LANSING, Mich.

— Max Bullough left the field after one last victory at Spartan Stadium, and although the focus would quickly turn to next weekend’s Big Ten title game, the Michigan State linebacker didn’t want to let go of this moment.

Bullough led another fabulous effort by the Michigan State defense, and the 11th-ranked Spartans wrapped up an unbeaten regular season in Big Ten play with a 14-3 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.

Jeremy Langford ran for 134 yards and a touchdown for Michigan State, which had already clinched a spot in next weekend’s league championship game against Ohio State.

seemed poised to continue its run toward the first three-peat in modern college football, but couldn’t put the Tigers away.

No. 2 FSU 37, Florida 7 GAINESVILLE, Fla. —

Kelvin Benjamin shook off one tackler and then three more, bullying his way into the end zone to finish off Florida State’s most impressive play on a day filled with them.

Benjamin was clearly a mismatch — just like

Michigan State in the Big Ten title game next Saturday in Indianapolis, needing to beat the Spartans, and have No. 1 Alabama or No. 2 Florida State lose a game to have a chance to reach the BCS national championship game.

The Wolverines (7-5, 3-5) started strong as a

16 1-2-point underdog and didn’t wilt when Ohio State went up 35-21 late in the third quarter, one drive after Gardner threw an incomplete pass on fourth-and-2 when Hoke opted against attempting a 31-yard field goal.

“They didn’t let up at all,” Miller said.

Michigan, though, couldn’t make a pivotal play in a shootout that might’ve given it the biggest upset in the series since Bo Schembechler’s first team at Michigan beat what Woody Hayes said was his best Buckeyes squad in 1969.

“I threw an interception that cost us the win,” said Gardner, who limped into a news conference with a protective boot on AP photo his left foot. “That’s what Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde (34) flexes after his touchdown during the second half against I will remember.”

Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Saturday.

Miller ran for 153 yards and three TDs and that dates to 1897. a score to Jeremy Gallon, skirmish. Hall and Wilson threw for 133 yards and “I have such great and ran for a 1-yard TD appeared to throw punchtwo scores. Hyde ran for respect for this rivalry,” that gave Michigan the es. Jenkins-Stone tugged first lead in the high- Wilson’s helmet off and scoring game that went tossed it to the turf.

“It was unacceptable,” to halftime tied at 21.

Gardner fumbled in the Meyer said.

While walking off the third quarter and Ohio State took advantage of field and toward the tunthe turnover on the ensu- nel, Hall put both arms ing drive with a Miller’s into the air and flashed a familiar obscene gesture, go-ahead, 3-yard TD. It was a slug fest — lit- extended middle fingers, erally for a few moments. to the Michigan crowd.

Punishment could The teams exchanged pushes and some punch- potentially linger for 40528493 es in the second quarter Ohio State if both players are suspended for next after a Michigan kickoff.

226 yards to help Ohio Meyer said. “Coach The Buckeyes lost week’s Big Ten championState win for the ninth Hayes was from a differ- starting right guard ship game. time in 10 games against ent generation. He would Marcus Hall and kick “The conference office Michigan, but he fumbled have wanted a 10-9 game, returner Dontre Wilson will wait until after the in the fourth quarter to but he would have wanted and the Wolverines lost game for the officials’ help Michigan tie the to see the two teams play- backup linebacker Royce written report, review game for a fourth time ing as hard as they can.”

Jenkins-Stone to ejec- the video and then take with 5:01 left.

Gardner was 32 of 45 tions. All three players further action if needed,” Both teams scored at for 451 yards and four were flagged for unsports- Big Ten spokesman Scott least 41 points for the TDs, connecting nine manlike conduct and had Chipman wrote in an email first time in their rivalry times for 175 yards and to leave the field after a to The Associated Press.

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“No question — the win over our rival is better,” he said.

Braxton Miller accounted for a careerhigh matching five touchdowns for Ohio State (120, 8-0) and Carlos Hyde ran for a 1-yard score with 2:20 left to make it 42-35.

The Buckeyes will play

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Bengals closing on division title

SAN DIEGO (AP) — So, after their riveting victory at Kansas City, do the San Diego Chargers have what it takes to reach the playoffs for the first time in four seasons?

“We’re going to find out,” said Philip Rivers, whose 26-yard touchdown pass to Seyi Ajiritutu with 24 secods left Sunday gave the Chargers a 41-38 win that may have saved the season.

Still, the Bolts are 5-6 and it’ll be a scramble for them to claim the AFC’s second wild-card spot. They play four of their final five games at home, starting Sunday against Andy Dalton and the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals (7-4).

The fans haven’t quite caught playoff fever. The game fell 5,300 tickets short of a sellout at Thursday’s deadline, making it the first NFL game blacked out this season.

The thrilling win at Kansas City followed head-scratching losses at Washington and Miami under rookie coach Mike McCoy. “We lost some tough ones, but we survived,” Rivers said. “However it is, we survived enough to be still hanging onto

the rope. However tight a grip we have, I don’t know yet. But we’re alive and we get to play the last four of five at home.”

The closing stretch is big for the Bengals, too.

They came out of their bye week with a twogame lead in the AFC North with only five to go, three at home.

Only one team left on the schedule currently has a winning record: Indianapolis, which has to play at Paul Brown Stadium.

The Bengals’ first AFC North title since 2009 is right there for them, if they don’t blow it.

“So for us, we’re in control of everything right now,” Dalton said. “So this is a big five games for us. It’s a big point in the season because this is when you want to be playing your best. I think that’s kind of what I’ve taken from the first two seasons being here. At this point in the season, it’s make-or-break time for a lot of teams and what’s going to happen going into the playoffs and stuff like that. Our goal is to be playing well.

Our goal is to win all five of these.”

Here are some things to watch Sunday:

File photo courtesy Lee Woolery | Speedshot Photo

Cincinnati’s Tyler Eifert makes a move against a Cleveland defender Nov. 17 at Paul Brown Stadium.

WHICH DALTON WILL SHOW UP? The Bengals took control of the AFC North with a torrid October behind Dalton, who was the AFC’s offensive player of the month.

He completed 68 percent of his passes and threw for 11 touchdowns in a three-game span, something no other Bengals quarterback has accomplished. He’s been

way down in his last three games, completing only 53 percent with five touchdowns and eight interceptions, two of which were returned for TDs. The eight interceptions came during a span of nine quarters.

“Turnovers are a concern,” offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said.

“They cost us big time against Miami, they cost us against Baltimore and

could’ve cost us dearly against Cleveland. I don’t know many teams that are going to win games if you’re losing the turnover margin. That’s something we definitely have to address and take care of the ball a little bit better.”

UNDER 300: Something’s got to give Sunday. The Bengals have allowed only one quarterback to throw for 300 yards this season,

when Matthew Stafford passed for 357 yards in Cincinnati’s 27-24 win in Detroit. Rivers, by comparison, has thrown for more than 300 yards five times, including three 400-yard games.

Cincinnati’s defense has had some impressive games, holding Aaron Rodgers to 244 yards; Tom Brady to 197, when his streak of consecutive games with a TD pass was snapped; and Joe Flacco to 140 yards, the lowest by any opposing quarterback this season.

CORNERBACK CONUNDRUM: The Chargers said their cornerbacks were competing for jobs in the days leading up to the game.

That revelation came after Derek Cox, one of the team’s big free-agent signings, was benched for the third time in four games after allowing one touchdown pass and another big play in the win at Kansas City. As with most personnel matters and injuries, McCoy was tight-lipped on how the competition was going. Regardless of the starters, the Chargers will be tested by A.J. Green, who’s caught 67 passes for 1,020 yards and six touchdowns.

Browns looking for a playoff pulse CLEVELAND (AP) — Once stamped as meaningful for the Browns, Sunday’s home game with Jacksonville has lost its luster.

Nearly every ounce of it.

Consecutive losses to AFC North foes Cincinnati and Pittsburgh have done serious damage to Cleveland’s slim playoff hopes, reducing what promised to be an important matchup — even a gimme win, and a chance to finally be relevant in December — into something far less significant for the Browns (4-7).

Still, they’re not about to pack in their season with five games left. In a season of unexpected twists and turns, there’s time for a few more surprises.

“You got to keep fighting,” cornerback Joe Haden said, “keep grinding.”

While the Browns’ season appears to have ground to a halt, the Jaguars (2-9) have hit their stride. After opening the season 0-8 — with all eight losses in doubledigits — Jacksonville has gone 2-1 since its bye with road wins at Tennessee and Houston.

“We’re just coming into our own,” said Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne.

“There are a lot of good things happening. We’re just trying to improve and put smiles on our faces and have fun while we go out and play.”

Four weeks ago, the Browns were the ones having fun. After snapping an 11-game losing streak against Baltimore,

Cleveland was suddenly in the playoff mix with a chance to make the postseason for the first time since 2002. But a funny thing happened on the way to respectability.

Since opening a 13-0 lead two weeks ago in the first quarter against the Bengals, the Browns have been outscored 68-18. Last week’s loss to the dreaded Steelers was magnified by quarterback Jason Campbell suffering a concussion that will sideline him Sunday.

Campbell’s injury has vaulted beleaguered QB Brandon Weeden back into the starting lineup for the third time. Browns fans can only hope three’s a charm for Weeden, who was booed by fans at home last week after replacing a woozy Campbell.

Though benched and

belittled, sometimes for things out of his control, Weeden wants to make the most of his latest chance.

“Before I even throw a pass, we have a trick play and the trick play didn’t work and I have to throw it away and I still get booed,” he said.

“You have to laugh it off, use it as ammo to go out and play well.”

Here are some other things to watch Sunday as the Browns, who with a win can match last season’s total, try to get back into the playoff chase: SHORTS STORY: The trip will be a familiar one for Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts, a Cleveland native.

Coming off an eightcatch game against Houston, Shorts is thrilled to have a chance to play in front of family and friends.

“It will kind of be like a dream come true,” said Shorts, who was inactive for Jacksonville’s visit in 2011.

NO JOSHING: Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will have a tough time duplicating his performance last week — ever.

Gordon had 14 catches for a team record 237 yards against the Steelers.

Although a sizeable chunk of Gordon’s yards came with the game out of reach, the second-year pro’s effort was another sign of his growth as a player.

“He’s way ahead of the young receivers I’ve been around in terms of the way he has developed through this year,” offensive coordinator Norv Turner said.

“You get an opportunity to have a game like that, you don’t want it to be in

a situation like that where you’re behind, but the fact that he physically did it means that he’s going to continue to do it and he’s going to help this team win a lot of games.”

BABICH BOWL: For a few hours, the Babich family will have divided loyalties.

Jacksonville defensive coordinator Bob Babich will face off with his son, Browns assistant defensive backs coach Bobby Babich. It will be the third meeting between the Babich boys’ with dad’s team (Carolina in 201112) winning the first two.

“It’s tough for his mom,” the elder Babich said.

“Me, I really don’t mind going against him. He’s a good kid and we’re proud of him. He’s a young guy in the NFL and it’s fun to see his growth.”

USC holds off Xavier to cap Bahamas tourney Xavier 84-78 on Saturday in the seventh-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

“We’re a very good basketball team when we play hard and make good decisions,” Enfield said. “That was a crucial point in the game and we went on a big run.”

They needed it, too.

Up by 24 with 8:46 remaining, and still up by 23 with 4:03 left, USC got outscored 29-11 in the next 3½ minutes to see a blowout become a five-point game. But they held on,g salvag-

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“This was a very good win for us against an excellent Xavier team,” Enfield said. “I thought we played exceptionally well in the first half and early in the second half, and held on at the end. We’re fortunate to get out with a victory.”

Pe’Shon Howard scored 23 points for the Trojans (5-3), who, from the moment that Enfield didn’t get the time-out he wanted, scored the next 13 points to start what turned into

a 31-11 run over a 12-minute span.

Byron Wesley scored 15 points, Julian Jacobs scored 14 and Nikola Jovanovic added 12 for USC. “It felt kind of like practice,” Howard said of USC’s big run.

“It felt good to kind of put one together.”

Semaj Christon scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half for Xavier (5-3). Myles Davis scored 16, Matt Stainbrook added 14 and Isaiah Philmore scored 10 for the Musketeers.

For a while, it was looking like a USC blowout.

In the final minutes, the Musketeers made things more than a little interesting.

Xavier was down 72-49 after Howard scored with 4:03 left, then ripped off 13 unanswered points in the next 94 seconds to get within 10 on Stainbrook’s layup with 2:29 left.

Davis’ 3-pointer with 1:18 remaining cut USC’s lead to nine, and Christon added another with 20.3 seconds left to get the Musketeers within 83-78.

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And that was a most fortunate break for the Trojans.

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Troy From page A7 as five early on at 9-4, but Austin Kyzer hit T.J. Michael for 3 to cut the lead, Luke Manis hit a pair of free throws to tie the score and then Connor Super found Manis open for another 3 to give Troy a 12-9 lead — its first of the season.

The Trojans maintained the edge 15-13 at the end of one, then Cameron Adkins nailed a 3 and Tre Hudson hit a pair of free throws to put them up 20-13.

The Arrows cut into the margin with a Dalton Davis 3 and a Josiah McFarland putback, but Austin Persinger scored on a putback to make the score 22-18 Troy.

Davis hit a jumper, Troy turned the ball over and Davis drilled a 3 on the in-bounds play to give the Arrows a shortlived 23-22 advantage, but Taren Kinnel beat everyone down the floor and hit a reverse layup to give the lead back to Troy, then Kinnel hit Kyzer for a fast-break finish to make it 26-23 Troy.

Another 3 by Michael and then a steal-and-layup by Persinger ballooned the lead to 32-24, but a 3 at the buzzer by Casey Stafford gave Tecumseh some momentum heading into the lockerroom at 32-28.

The Arrows held onto that momentum and led 43-41 after the third, but Troy went on a sevenpoint run to start the fourth quarter — keyed by a four-point swing on a missed free throw.

Hudson hit the first but missed the second, but Michael and kicked it back to Hudson for a 3 that made it 48-43 Troy.

Tecumseh slowly but surely cut into the lead, though, and it was 49-48 with 42 seconds left.

Troy drew a foul and made the first free throw, but a miss on the second gave the Arrows a chance — and Shawn Mosser hit a pair of free throws with 6.2 seconds left that sent the game to overtime.

Kinnel hit a 3 that gave Troy a 55-52 lead, its biggest of the overtime, but four free throws by the Arrows made it 56-55 Tecumseh. Kyzer then nailed a long 3 and Troy retook the lead, and a Hudson layup made it 61-57 with under a minute to go.

Davis hit a layup, though, and McFarland stole the ball and hit two free throws, and the game went into a second overtime at 61-61.

And from there, it was all Tecumseh.

Davis hit a layup to start the period, and Stafford stole the ball and hit two free throws to make it a four-point game. Troy closed to within two at 67-65 on a Persinger putback with 1:10 to play, but a McFarland free throw made it a three-point game, and Troy couldn’t get the potential gametying shot to fall.

McFarland led the Arrows with 17 points and 17 rebounds, Davis added 17 points and

Malik Quisenberry scored 12.

The Trojans, unlike Friday’s opening-night loss to Centerville where they only had eight field goals total, had a solid and balanced night offensively with four players in double figures.

Michael had 11 points, eight rebounds and three assists to lead the way, Persinger had a doubledouble off the bench with 10 points and 10 rebounds, Hudson had 10 points, six rebounds and five assists and Kyzer had 10 points and four rebounds.

All told, Troy got 24 points off of the bench.

“The kids did a lot better job of executing on the offensive end,” Miller said. “They took the finger off the panic button and did a good job of looking for each other.

And for the most part, we handled Tecumseh’s pressure.”

Troy travels to Springfield Tuesday.

Tecumseh — 68 Cam Wardley 2-0-5, Conner Henry 0-0-0, Dalton Davis 6-317, Malik Quisenberry 3-5-12, Josiah McFarland 5-7-17, Casey Stafford 3-1-9, Cameron Moore 0-0-0, Shawn Mosser 1-5-7.

Totals: 20-21-68.

Troy — 65 Luke Manis 2-2-8, Austin Kyzer 4-0-10, Connor Super 1-0-3, Tre Hudson 3-3-10, Zach Thompson 0-0-0, T.J. Michael 3-311, Taren Kinnel 3-0-7, Cameron Adkins 1-0-3, Austin Persinger 3-4-10, Austin Funderburg 1-1-3.

Totals: 21-13-65.

Score By Quarters Tec 13 28 43 50 61 68 Troy 15 32 41 50 61 65 3-point goals: Tecumseh — Wardley, Davis 2, Quisenberry, Stafford 2. Troy — Manis 2, Kyzer 2, Super, Hudson, Michael 2, Kinnel, Adkins.

Records: Troy 0-2.

Hockey From page A7 the ice. Yesterday, we were going at 100 miles per hour. Not today.”

Troy was outshot 30-16 in the game, but senior goalie Eric Wright kept them in the contest,

stopping 29 shots.

“We’re having a tough time getting shots on goal,” Noll said. “We’re taking shots, but they’re going wide or high. We keep missing the mark.”

In the late game, though, the Trojans were back in 100-mph mode.

Troy (2-2-1) took a 3-0 lead after one period and doubled that to 6-0 by the end of the second.

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TROY — Troy Christian knows expectations are high following its run to the Division IV state semifinal game last season.

So the Eagles kicked off the 2013-14 season the only way they know how — a hard-fought win.

The Troy Christian boys basketball team turned a six-point halftime lead into a 12-point cushion entering the fourth quarter in its season opener Saturday night against New Bremen, and the Eagles connected six times from long range in a 55-44 victory at home.

Junior point guard Grant Zawadzki led the way with 16 points, hitting three 3s, and Spencer Thomas knocked down a pair from beyond the arc and added 16 more.

Logan George also scored 10, giving the Eagles three players in double figures.

Troy Christian (1-0) travel to Miami Valley Friday to begin its run at a potential fourth straight Metro Buckeye Conference title.

• Girls Troy Christian 41, Newton 15 PLEASANT HILL — Newton has been a team on the cusp of a breakthrough in its first three games.

Troy Christian, however, wanted to open the season in a big way, and the Eagles did just that by shutting down the Indians defensively in a 41-15 victory Saturday at Newton.

Troy Christian (1-0) only allowed three first-

Mollette 0-2-2, Rutledge 0-1-1, Wise 2-1-5. Totals: 4-7-15.

Score By Quarters TC 15 26 33 41 Newton 3 7 13 15 3-point goals: Troy Christian — Varvel 2. Newton — none.

Records: Troy Christian 1-0.

Newton 0-4.

through the lineup. But

that should change once we start getting guys to where they should be.

“The guys are working, and there’s plenty of room for improvement.”

Alex Dalton (285) went 5-0 on the day for Troy, while Kevin McGraw (195) and Brandon Lewis (106) each went 4-1.

“We could’ve wrestled better, but this was our first outing three days after certification,” Curnes said. “I was still happy with the guys. I’m a firm believer in peaking at the end of the season and using days like these as learning tools.

We’ve just got to keep plugging away and moving forward.”

Mack Rose (170) went undefeated at 5-0 for Miami East with four pins, Austin Rush (145) went 4-1 and Ben Ferguson (285) went 4-1, also, with his only loss coming to Troy’s Dalton.

“Austin McCustion wrestled well today for us, too, and he had a big win against Troy in the final six seconds of the match,” Rose said.

“Overall, we’re putting some things together.

As my assisstant coach said, it wasn’t bad for November wrestling.”

TC — 41 Mo. Haddad 3-1-7, Demmitt 4-1-9, Peters 1-1-3, Varvel 3-2-10, Lybarger 1-2-4, Me. Haddad 3-2-8.

Totals: 15-9-41.

Newton — 15 Tebics 1-2-4, Lavy 1-1-3,

Tippecanoe 64, Stebbins 37 RIVERSIDE — S ophomore Carly Clodfelter scored a careerhigh 29 points Saturday, and the Tippecanoe Red Devils cruised past Stebbins 64-37 in Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division play.

Halee Printz added 20 points for the Red Devils (1-1, 1-0), who held Stebbins without a field goal in the first quarter to take an 18-1 lead and never looked back.

The Red Devils host Ben Logan Wednesday.

Tri-Village 84, Bethel 32 BRANDT — Bethel struggled to get anything going against Tri-Village Saturday, falling 84-32 in Cross County Conference play.

Emily Mongaraz hit three 3-pointers to lead the Bees (0-3, 0-2) with nine points, while Brianna Ellish added six.

Bethel faces Mississinawa Valley Thursday.

Tri-Village — 84 Brown 4-2-11, Dobbs 2-04, Mikesell 2-0-4, Falknor 5-212, Downing 0-3-3, Dowler 3-28, Ferris 6-1-13, Miller 1-4-6, Godown 0-1-1, Bruner 2-6-10, Mann 6-0-12. Totals: 31-21-84.

Bethel — 32 Mongaraz 3-0-9, Whetstone 2-0-4, Callaham 0-1-1, Shoopman 1-0-2, Grable 0-1-1, Ellish 1-4-6, Schwieterman 2-0-4, Floyd 2-1-5.

Totals: 11-7-32.

Score By Quarters T-V 27 48 66 84 Bethel 7 15 29 32 3-point goals: Tri-Village — Brown. Bethel — Mongaraz 3.

Records: Bethel 0-3, 0-2.

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quarter points and led 26-7 at the half. The Eagle defense only allowed Newton to connect on four field goals.

“It was a nice opener for us, beating a tough Newton ballclub,” Troy Christian coach Dick Steineman said. “Coach (Neal) Hans is doing a nice job there.”

“We played Tri-Village close, we played Houston close, we played Bradford close. Today, we were just never in it,” Newton coach Hans said. “They took it to us, and we didn’t respond. The way we played today and the way they played today, that’s the best team we’ve faced all year so far.”

Jordanne Varvel led the Eagles with 10 points, while Lydia Demmitt did a bit of everything with nine points, 10 rebounds and eight steals.

Meredith Haddad added eight points and Morgan Haddad scored seven.

“Jordanne shot the ball well, Lydia had a big night and the Haddad sisters had a good steady floor game and really controlled the tempo,” Steineman said.

“All four of our seniors, Jordanne, Morgan, Lydia and Rebecca (Lybarger) all stepped up and performed well today.”

Allison Wise led Newton (0-4) with five points and Madison Tebics scored four.

Troy Christian travels to Mississinawa Valley Monday, while Newton faces Northridge Tuesday.

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Carl Phillis of Troy releases a butterfly in memory of his wife Betty at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Phillis and other participants gathered and released a Painted Lady butterflies during a Hospice of Miami County Memorial Butterfly Release several years ago.

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CASSTOWN — This Thanksgiving season has special meaning for 61-yearold Jeanetta Combs who, despite suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema, is surrounded by a group of “guardian angels” who routinely monitor her terminal illness and ensure that her medical and personal needs are being met.

Nearly one year ago, the Casstown woman was hospitalized for breathing problems and sent home after being told by her physician that nothing else could be done to improve her quality of life. Functioning with a 15 percent lung capacity, the widowed Combs was immediately placed under the care of Hospice of Miami County, a vital hospice organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people and families facing life limiting illnesses. By the time the ambulance pulled into her driveway, Combs was impressed to find Hospice had already assembled a hospital bed, oxygen machine and other medical equipment on the premises.

“It (Hospice) scared me initially,” reminisced Combs.

“My thought was when they come it doesn’t happen until you’re about gone.”

Hospice, she quickly adds, has been “terrific” in providing her care since her hospi-

tal discharge.

Nowadays Combs’ sole restriction is an oxygen tank, an appendage she has worn for the past decade following years of exposure to what she attributes as workplace “hazards” and smoking. Attractively coiffed with a pixieish haircut and well manicured nails, the great-grandmother admits she becomes easily fatigued, but has found immeasurable comfort from Tammy, her primary nurse, who together with a team of Hospice staff and volunteers, visit her several times per week to check her vital signs, ensure she has adequate medications and/or refills, attend to her personal hygiene needs and provide her with loving emotional support. She routinely meets with a Hospice physician face-to-face when he visits her at home.

This past week, Hospice volunteer Cathy Brown of Troy, a retired school teacher, arrived at Combs’ home to introduce herself and assess what housekeeping chores might be needed.

Brown, who has served as a Hospice volunteer since 1996, suggested that several additional volunteers besides herself could be available to help vacuum floors and do whatever tasks Combs identified.

“Do you own your own vacuum and cleaning supplies?” asked Brown, as she assessed Jeanetta‘s needs..

“Yes,” replied Jeanetta, adding “I’m hoping you’ll have

Hospice of Miami County volunteer Lola Rowan discusses some of the things she will be involved in making for Hospice patients with Patra Sengsy, volunteer services coordinator for Hospice. “It’s a passion with me,” Rowan said in regard to volunteering for Hospice.

‘Guardian angels’ providing support through Hospice

Harry Hartline, 7, gets a kiss from “Poptart,” a welsh corgi during Camp Courageous in 2010. Several owners brought their registered therapy animals in during the week long camp to visit with children.

to put up with me for a long, long time.”

Seated at the kitchen table, the visitor commented on the beauty of the red roses, which sat in a nearby bud vase.

Combs smiled and replied “They kinda cheer me up. I cried when I received them.”

Hospice, she explained, delivers them monthly as part of its Petals of Sunshine program.

Combs, whose boxer dog, Lucy, serves as a constant companion and protector, gives kudos to Hospice for its exemplary care and support.

“I really love them all,” she began. “I find them to be very comforting, personable and they always come whenever I need them.”

Retired after working as a former painter in a machine shop and as a hairdresser, Comb says she continues to “take each day as it comes” and describes Hospice as her “lifeline.”

Hospice of Miami County is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, according to executive director Linda A. Daniel. Providing a team-oriented approach, the not-for-profit hospice organization is dedicated to “providing the finest quality, compassionate care to those facing the end of life.”

Within Miami County, the Hospice services include pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support “specifically tailored to the patient’s

needs and wishes.” A team is assembled to address the individual aspects of care needed by patients and their families and include physicians, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, pastoral caregivers, social workers, ancillary health care providers, volunteers and family members.

And, according to Daniel, Hospice of Miami County is not just confined to patients in skilled nursing facilities or hospitals.

Services are extended to patients confined to their homes or apartment. Along with their clinical expertise, Hospice also provides myriad grief support programs through its Generations of Life Community Resource Bereavement center in addition to volunteer recruitment and training and outreach and education to the community and other healthcare professionals.”

Hospice of Miami County’s services, she explained, are covered through Medicare with additional funding available through grants, fund raisers, proceeds from the organization’s For All Seasons gift boutique in downtown Troy, and generous donations from the United Way and caring supporters.

Accredited by the Joint Commission with the agency’s Gold Seal of Approval, Hospice of Miami County also has been designated as a Top Workplace in 2012 and

2013 thanks to its “talented employees.”

“While celebrating its 30th year,” adds Daniel. “Hospice of Miami County embarked on new endeavors to further meet the needs of the community. In collaboration with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Hospice of Miami County is a proud member of the We Honor Veterans program, bestowing honor and recognition to hospice patients who have served in the armed services.

We have also entered a formal partnership with Hospice of Dayton to embolden both groups’ non-profit approach to superior hospice care in their respective communities.”

Since the mid-2000s, Hospice of Miami County began seeing more than 300 patients annually — 450 patients in its 30th year — and has moved to its current location at 550 Summit Ave., Troy. Dr. Mark Hess, M.D. has served Hospice of Miami County for 30 years as its medical director.

For information on grief support, making a donation, becoming a volunteer or determining whether hospice services are needed for yourself or a loved one, call (937) 335-5191.

For more information about Hospice of Miami County, visit their website at www.

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Average 30-year mortgage rises to 4.29 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. mortgage rates rose modestly this week, a move that makes homebuying a bit less affordable.

Still, rates remain near historically low levels.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday that the average rate on the 30-year loan increased to 4.29 percent from 4.22 percent last week. The average on the 15-year fixed ticked up to 3.3 percent from 3.27 percent.

Rates have risen nearly a full percentage point since May after the Federal Reserve signaled it might slow its bond purchases by

MOAR honors realtors The Midwestern Ohio Association of Realtors (MOAR) recently held their mock trial and annual meeting. During the annual meeting the following members were recognized for their excellence and contributions to the association.

Western Ohio Mortgage in Sidney was awarded the Affiliate of the Year. Adam Rose of Western Ohio Mortgage accepted the award, which recognizes affiliate members for their service and commitment to the MOAR Association through committee participation, leadership positions and support of MOAR programs.

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Services LLC was presented the Rookie of the Year award. Huber is located in Celina. This award is given to new realtors who been licensed in the real estate industry for less than two years and who have demonstrated their professionalism and promise for the future, support the MOAR Association and further their education.

William Shivley of Shively Realty in Piqua was awarded the Best Co-op award. This award exemplifies the realtors who are courteous and professional and go the extra mile to ensure a positive experience for all parties in a real estate transaction.

Laura Bates of McVety Realty in Piqua was recognized as Professional of the Year. This award is presented to members who embody the outstanding attributes of the realtors professional.

This award recognizes those who have made the commitment to their Association, their communities and the real estate industry with their service and dedication.

These realtors show their professionalism in their interactions with their clients and other realtors.

The Midwestern Ohio Association of Realtors has more than 450 members in Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby counties.

the end of the year. Rates peaked at nearly 4.6 percent in August. But the Fed held off in September and most analysts expect it won’t move until next year.

The increase in mortgage rates has contributed to a slowdown in home sales over the past two months.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country at the beginning 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.

New home buyers seek great rooms, spas, connectivity

Wall-mounted faucets can top usual choices SHNS — Dear Ed: We’re saving up for a nice little bathroom remodeling job and will be on a strict budget. The job will include replacing our old bathroom sink and faucet. We have a standard faucet, but because we’re installing a completely new sink and vanity we would like to put in a wall-mounted faucet.

Will that be more expensive than putting in a regular faucet that just mounts on the sink? — Joe, Ohio Dear Joe: Wall-mounted faucets can be a good choice for new construction. Like the name says, wall-mounted bathroom faucets mount on the wall behind the sink and typically are installed on raised “vessel” sinks, or under-counter mounted bathroom sinks.

They provide a trendy

look and can make it easier to clean the sink or counter because the entire faucet is raised off the deck. However, you may have noticed that I used the phrase “new construction.” That can be the key for choosing a wall-mounted faucet.

With new construction or a complete bathroom demo job, the walls are opened up and the extra work needed to pipe in a wall-hung faucet usually can be kept under control. If you did not plan on opening up the wall behind the sink, this type of faucet could add significant costs to your job.

Bottom line: If you really want a sleek, wall-mounted faucet, you may need to raise the ceiling on your bathroom remodeling budget.

hallways and formal spaces that are used infrequently,” Lake said. “It adds up to a lot of square footage.”

A walk-through of new luxury home models in Rocklin, Calif., at Standard Pacific’s Manzanita at Whitney Ranch illustrates his point.

Priced at $454,000 to $504,000, each home featured a mammoth “great room” combining a large kitchen with family, dining and living room space into one very large area without halls.

Great rooms are the No. 1 requested feature among current new home buyers, real estate experts say.

“Everybody ends up in the kitchen, so why not make room for them?”

Lake said.

One kitchen/great room combo had a layout that could double as a small restaurant. The L-shaped area had space for three dining sets: one adjacent to the kitchen, another for more formal gatherings in the living area and a third near a media wall that could double as a game table.

Separating the kitchen from the great room, a 14-foot island served as a buffet and breakfast bar. Every eating area could see the media wall, anchored by a 70-inch flatscreen TV. Meant for entertaining, this great room can hold a crowd. At a recent community event, 75 people gathered in this space.

“And it still felt comfortable,” said Danielle Tocco of Standard Pacific Homes. “It’s the perfect kind of room for a large family.”

New inventory and new designs can help lure buyers back into the market.

Alicia Eckman of Rocklin, Calif., recently toured the Manzanita models with her mother, Sylvia Vining.

“Builders are getting smarter,”

Eckman said.

Besides the great room, the women pointed to other thoughtful touches such as mud rooms (some with a dog-friendly shower to wash dirty paws) and “drop zones,” located near the entrance doors and designed to encourage organization. “It gives you a place to drop your stuff right when you walk in,” Eckman said.

“In my home, I have very little storage space,” Eckman said.

“Everything is in the garage. I liked the upstairs laundry room with the storage right there (near the bedrooms). How convenient! Boom, it’s done!”

Other thoughtful highlights: a home office near the front door (convenient for deliveries) and state-of-the-art smart technology to keep the home running as efficiently as possible.

New homes have the space for everything, but it’s a matter of how to use that space.

In 40 years, new homes have grown substantially nationwide.

The average new home is 44 percent larger than one built in 1973, according to real estate statistics.

Back then, the average new house measured 1,660 square feet. In 2007, the national average hit 2,521.

Although construction came to a virtual standstill during the recession, home size slipped only slightly. The average new house still measures 2,480 square feet.

A mid-size home is now considered anything between 2,500 and 3,000 square feet. According to U.S. Census statistics, about 20 percent of new homes fall in that category.

Almost 20 percent fit the 3,000- to 4,000-square-foot range. Another 7 percent top 4,000 square feet.

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“Wall-mounted,” bathroom faucets provide a very trendy look and can make it easier to clean the sink or counter, since the entire faucet is raised off the deck.

SHNS — New home buyers are coming back, but they don’t want the same old McMansion. They want a house they can use.

That means a “great room” where everyone can gather — and a spalike bathroom to escape from the crowd.

But usefulness also extends to lots of storage space for big-box buys. It means “drop-off zones” for recharging smartphones and petfriendly “puppy showers.” It means a home office actually designed for work and media centers made for play. It means big closets and little nooks.

These new homes combine practicality with the way we want to live now, builders say.

“We’re rolling out all new designs,” said Jeff Lake, national head of architecture for major builder Standard Pacific Homes.

These designs are the culmination of a three-year process, Lake said. “We studied how people actually live in their homes. We found they’re more connected than ever — and not just texting.”

They want to feel connected to their family as well as to their media, Lake said. In some places, they also want to feel connected to the great outdoors with windows everywhere and patio rooms that look like their indoor counterparts.

According to experts, today’s home buyers are much more budget conscious, a natural consequence of the recession. They demand more value per square foot. They’re not interested in rooms they will rarely use, such as a formal dining room.

Most of all, home buyers want a house that “works” for them.

“McMansions put a huge percentage (of square footage) into

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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the classified department of the

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Sidney Daily News Troy Daily News Piqua Daily Call and Weekly Record Herald will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

We will reopen for business at 8am on Monday, December 2.

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All voicemails received will be returned Monday, December 2 and cancellations will be made with the next publication date.

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SPRINGMEADE HEALTHCENTER

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GERMAN SHEPARD pups born on 10/14/2013 2 black females, 2 sable males, $200, no paper (937)570-7668 between noon and 9pm

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LAND AUCTION

THANKSGIVING 2013 DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

MIKE HAVENAR - AUCTIONEER Saturday, December 7, 2013 9:30 A.M.

Auctions

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LOCATION OF LAND AUCTION Banquet Room “Buffalo Jack’s” 137 High Street, Covington, Ohio 45318

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71.825 Acres with approx. 70 acres tillable. The property is located on the North/East corner of St. Rt. 48 and Versailles Rd. Parcel: H17-22610, Newberry Township, Covington, Ohio. Easy A access from the North and South on St. Rt. 48.

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ISSUE Wednesday, 11/27 Thursday, 11/28 Friday, 11/29 Saturday, 11/30 Monday, 12/2

Terms and Conditions: $25,000.00 down the day of the sale. Balance due in 30 days or on the delivery of the deed.

Buyers will need to have financing approved prior to the sale date. Owners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

DISPLAY DEADLINE Friday, 11/22, 5pm Friday, 11/22, 5pm Monday, 11/25, 5pm Tuesday, 11/26, Noon Tuesday, 11/26, Noon

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DISPLAY DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/26, 5pm

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ISSUE Wednesday, 11/27 Thursday, 11/28 Friday, 11/29 Saturday, 11/30 Sunday, 12/1 Monday, 12/2

ISSUE Monday, 12/2

DISPLAY DEADLINE Friday, 11/22, 5pm Friday, 11/22, 5pm Monday, 11/25, 5pm Tuesday, 11/26, Noon Tuesday, 11/26, Noon Tuesday, 11/26, Noon

MIAMI COUNTY ADVOCATE DISPLAY DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/26, 5pm

LINER DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/26, 3pm Tuesday, 11/26, 3pm Wed., 11/27, Noon Wed., 11/27, 3pm Wed., 11/27, 4pm Wed., 11/27, 5pm

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Please be advised our offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28 and on Friday, November 29.

We will re-open for business at 8am on Monday, December 2, 2013.

William V. Flick Trust/James Jerele Trustee Attorney: Michael Gutmann McCulloch Felger Fite & Gutmann Co. LPA

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(AP) — When portraying South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela in the biopic, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” Idris Elba embraced the harsh realities of Mandela’s life and was determined to stay in character even when the cameras stopped rolling.

But the British actor knew his latest movie wouldn’t be believable unless his fellow actors could deliver a performance as raw as his own — so he pushed them to embrace uncomfortable realties, too.

Elba recounted one such instance when he was shooting scenes that focused on Mandela’s 27 years in jail under white minority rule. During the filming, he sensed that a couple of white actors were struggling to portray the brutality in which Mandela was treated.

“They felt bad. … I could see it in their eyes.

I spoke to director (Justin Chadwick) and I said, ‘I need these guys to go back to their core. If there is any sense of racism in them I need them to bring it up. If there is a black person that they don’t like let me hear it and feel it,’” said Elba intently, leaning in during a recent interview in a dim Hollywood bar.

“That was important because it would come through in the performance and suddenly it becomes the biopic that’s safe.”

Safe would not be the word to describe Mandela the man, or the movie.

While it shows him as the genial peacemaker that the world embraced when he was freed from prison and became South Africa’s first black president, it also shows him as a fiery and flawed revolutionary who sought to abolish apartheid through any means necessary as leader as the African National Congress.

Chadwick called Idris brave and lauded his portrayal of Mandela.

“There are not many people who would step into the shoes of Mandela, particularly the way I was making the movie,” he said.

“There was no room for any untruth. When you are standing in front of thousands of people portraying their leader that they know so well you’d better be on it, and Idris was on it.”

Elba did not have a chance to speak to the 95-year-old icon because of his failing health. But he drew on the mannerisms of his late father to help him with his interpretation of Mandela. He also spoke to a few of Mandela’s daughters and his second wife, Winnie, who was also a powerful figure in the antiapartheid movement.

“Winnie said it’s all good to see a guy who is waving and smiling,” said Elba.

“But she needed to see the complex man.”

Based on Mandela’s autobiography, the film, which opens Friday, has been in the works for years. Denzel Washington was the original choice for the role.

“But at some point the DNA changed and it didn’t work for him to do the film, so my name was thrown in that mix,” said Elba. “In actuality it was really easy to get the job, but I didn’t believe that I had gotten it.”

Once reality set in, so did Elba’s nerves. “I was like, ‘Damn, do I have this performance in me?’” the 41-year-old actor said.

“Everyone knows what Mandela looks like and sounds like and I’m not like any of that. It was a massive challenge, but it was time to grow up and really put my acting chops out there.”

Amidst the stormy relationship between Mandela and his first wife, Evelyn Mase, Elba was determined to depict the man beyond the saint.

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Apply in person at 1360 S. County Rd. 25A, Troy, OH 45373 Positions available working in Miami County with developmentally disabled adults. The right candidate will be responsible for providing transportation in company vehicles. Must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Ohio drivers license with less than 6 points, a high school graduate or equivalent, able to pass a drug screen and physical.

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LOCATION OF LAND AUCTION 601 Broadway, Covington, Ohio 45318 • “END ZONE” Farm A: Located on Piqua Clayton Road, Piqua, Ohio 122.48 Acres, Parcel: N44-100700 This Farm is located in the City of Piqua, Ohio.

This is a good Farm and would be a great future investment.

Farm B: Located on US Rt. 36, Piqua, Ohio 79.379 Acres Parcel: M40-057000 This Farm has road frontage on US Rt. 36 and Brown Rd. The Farm is located next to the City of Piqua.

Farm C: Located West Brown Road, Piqua, Ohio 112.618 Acres.

Parcel: M40-056100 This Farm runs from the North side of US Rt. 26 to the South side of Brown Road. This Farm is great for farming, hunting and building.

Farms B & C: The farms will be sold by the multi-parcel auction method where by a potential buyer may purchase either of the 6 Tracts individually or a buyer may bid on each farm as a whole. Farm B having 2 having tracts and Farm C having 4 tracts.

Terms & Conditions: $25,000.00 down the day of the sale. Balance due in 30 days or on delivery of the deed. Buyers will need to have financing approved prior to the sale date. Owners have the right to accept or reject nay or all bids. Farms to sell in the order listed above. Acreage is subject to survey.

OWNER: HINSON FARMS & RAMSEY FARMS LTD Attorneys-McCulloch Felger Fite & Gutmann Co. LPA

AUCTIONEER/REALTOR

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