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United Way exceeds goal, awards bonus 2011 campaign raises $781,761

BY RON OSBURN Staff Writer rosburn@tdnpublishing.com

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In spite of a tough economy, United Way of Troy had good news Friday during its 2011 campaign wrap-up meeting at the Troy Senior Citizens Center. First, Executive Director Richard Bender announced the organization had raised $781,761, exceeding its 2011 campaign goal by $1,761.

TROY Then Board President Rick Cartwright dropped a bombshell: United Way of Troy would be making a one-time, $147,225 bonus distribution to each of the 27 local agencies that receive assistance from United Way of Troy.

STAFF PHOTO/RON OSBURN “I about fell off my chair,” an At the year-end meeting Friday, United Way of Troy 2011 campaign coelated Heather Bolton, director of chair Ruth Jenkins, left, thanks the community for helping the agency raise $781,761 in 2011. At center is United Way of Troy Executive • See UNITED WAY on 2 Director Richard Bender and, at right, 2011 co-chair Bill Barney.

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Physical ed teacher recognized for efforts

Year-end moving battle ahead Republican proposal keeps tax cut

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Ohio woman collects coats At times, Susan Perry slept in a blue Chevrolet station wagon because her family didn’t have anywhere else to go in West Toledo.

To nobody’s surprise, Perry had an idea how to give back, shortly before her 50th birthday on Dec. 1, 2006. See Page 6.

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Josh Oakes, physical education teacher at Heywood and Hook elementaries, struck gold once again and was honored for his efforts on Dec. 2.

Oakes, a fifth-year physical education teacher, was awarded the Young Professional of the Year award by the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

“I was surprised — I really wasn’t expecting it,” Oakes said of the award, which often is given to college professors or other professionals.

Oakes said his teaching philosophy has evolved during his eight years of teaching. His main focus is to find activities that are both fun and keep the children moving.

“I try to find things the kids are interested in, like playing games on the Nintendo Wii — something that relates to the kids,” Oakes said.

Oakes said he uses video games sparingly in his class, but said the children get excited about fitness and technology that they most likely have already in their homes.

Another way Oakes went above and beyond in his professional career is by coaching a jump rope club that now performs in several

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In this 2010 file photo, Troy City Schools physical education teacher Josh Oakes watches over one of his classes at Heywood Elementary School. Recently, Oakes was named Young Professional of the Year by the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. local gymnasiums during half-time of basketball games or other events.

“Jump rope was something new to me,” Oakes said. “It was a challenge and I like a challenge.”

What Oakes didn’t know was

how popular the activity would be for the students. Finally, Oakes formed a club that now has to hold tryouts due to its popularity.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans unveiled a bill Friday renewing the Social Security payroll tax cut and extending but trimming unemployment benefits, but barreled toward a showdown with President Barack Obama by including language jumpstarting work on a controversial oil pipeline.

With Democrats claiming the measure is too stingy toward jobless and lower-income people, next week’s House vote looms as the opening scuffle in a year-end battle that will let each party spotlight its economic priorities ahead of November’s presidential and congressional elections.

The two parties generally agree on the bill’s pillars: preventing the Jan. 1 expiration of payroll tax cuts and of extra coverage for the long-term unemployed, and avoiding a mandated cut in payments the government sends doctors for treating Medicare patients.

But the GOP tax cut and jobless benefits are less generous than Democrats want. And Republicans ignore the White House’s preference to finance the bill by boosting taxes on millionaires, instead paying their bill’s price tag more than $180 billion by extracting money from federal workers, boosting federal fees and

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together in a marathon negotiating session among the 27 European Union heads of government hard bargaining that began with dinner Thursday evening and ended after 4 a.m., when red-eyed officials appeared before weary journalists to explain their proposed treaty.

It was a major step forward in the long, postwar march toward European integration. It was two decades ago, on Dec. 9 and 10, 1991, that European

negotiators drafted a treaty in Maastricht, Netherlands, to unite their politics, create a central bank and, one day, invent a common currency.

The agreement with 23 countries in favor and three more saying they are open to the idea would force countries to submit their budgets for central review and limit the deficits they can run.

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United Way • Continued from 1 finance for Hospice of Miami County, said when asked after the hour-long luncheon meeting for her reaction to Cartwright’s unexpected announcement.

“It’s fabulous. What a way to end the year,” added Bolton, who was among the audience of about 100, including Troy Mayor Michael L. Beamish and other civic and governmental officials and representatives of the local nonprofit agencies that receive assistance from United Way. Each of the 27 agencies receive varying amounts of support and receive that support in four quarterly installments. The bonus for each agency matches the quarterly amount each agency receives, United Way of Troy Executive Director Richard Bender explained after the meet-

ing, as he handed out the checks to agency representatives in attendance.

Bender said the holiday bonus was possible because United Way of Troy received additional funds from local foundations, had built up its reserves over the past several years and was under budget on its administrative expenses.

“We had good discipline and stewardship of funds by our board,” Cartwright said.

Bender took over United Way of Troy at the beginning of this year, replacing longtime director Lucy DiSalvo, who retired.

DiSalvo attended Friday’s luncheon meeting.

Ruth Jenkins and Bill Barney, co-chairs for the 2011 campaign, thanked those in the local community who contributed and helped United Way of Troy reach and exceed its goal.

“When I was asked to (co-chair) and I saw the goal, I knew, with the economy being the way it is, it could be a challenge. But I was pleasantly surprised.

People know the economy is tough, and because of that, I think they felt it was even more of a reason to donate this year,” said Barney, a Troy area resident and Dayton attorney.

“We just kept plugging away and people responded. This is a very giving community,” Jenkins added.

Barney said Hobart/ITW was the top giver to United Way of Troy in 2011.

‘It’s major’ The 2011 campaign continued an uptick in giving, despite the ongoing economic downturn. The 2009 campaign struggled to meet its goal and the board

requiring higher-earning seniors to pay more for Medicare.

“This package does not include everything Republicans would like, nor does it have all that Democrats have called for,” said House Speaker John Boehner, ROhio. “But it is a win for the American people and worthy of the president’s signature.”

White House spokesman Jay Carney derided the GOP package, saying, “Their plan seeks to put the burden on working families while giving a free pass to the wealthiest and big corporations by protecting their loopholes and subsidies.”

Some GOP proposals for example, charging some seniors more for Medicare, freezing civil servants’ pay and raising some federal fees are similar to past proposals by Obama.

While the measure’s chief

“Without (United Way’s) help, we wouldn’t be able to take care of nearly as many patients as we do,” she said.

Troy Senior Citizens members decorated tables for the luncheon and meeting, while Bakehouse Breads and Koverman Dickinson Insurance Agency sponsored the lunch.

Bender also thanked the Troy Foundation, for paying the approximately $4,000 in mailing costs for solicitation letters, and Western Ohio Graphics, which built a new public donation thermometer this year and updated the results (mercury) as donations came in.

For questions or more information about the United Way of Troy, or to make a pledge, visit www.unitedwayoftroy.org, or call 335-8410.

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extended its deadline that year by two months. In 2010, community giving rebounded and United Way of Troy met its campaign goal of $767,000.

Representatives of several local non-profits say the annual financial support they receive from United Way of Troy is critical to their ability to provide services, especially in light of state and federal budget cuts.

“It’s major,” Dee Mahan, executive director of Family Connection, said of United Way support.

Family Connection provides a supervised family visitation center.

“Without United Way’s contribution, we couldn’t function,” Mahan said.

Bolton agreed. Hospice of Miami County provides services to about 300 terminally ill patients and their families each year, she said.

ingredients had been clear for days, the 369-page legislation revealed new details.

These included letting states administer drug tests to some unemployment benefit applicants; barring welfare recipients from using their benefits at strip clubs, liquor stores and casinos; and cracking down on illegal immigrants collecting federal checks for the children’s tax credit by requiring them and others to first produce Social Security numbers.

The GOP plan also staves off a threatened Medicare cut that would slash fees paid to doctors by 27 percent, which no one wants since it would destabilize health care for 47 million seniors and disabled people. The price would be paid by higher-earning seniors, who would pay higher monthly premiums for Medicare outpatient services and prescriptions starting in 2017.

Currently only about 7

percent of Medicare recipients pay higher premiums because of their income.

Under the proposal, 25 percent would eventually pay higher monthly charges.

That would affect not only the wealthy but many retirees who consider themselves solidly middle class.

Advocates for the elderly were quick to object, but Republicans said their idea is a virtual clone of an earlier plan by Obama.

Upper-income seniors have long paid higher Medicare premiums. But the GOP bill would increase those premiums for single retirees earning more than $80,000, rather than the current $85,000. The threshold for married couples would be $160,000 instead of the current $170,000.

In addition, those thresholds would stop growing to reflect inflation until 1 in 4 beneficiaries were paying the higher premiums.

Without action, the payroll tax paid by 160 million workers would return to its normal 6.2 percent on Jan. 1, up from 4.2 percent this year. That reduction, enacted in an effort to spur job creation, saved $1,000 this year for a family earning $50,000.

The GOP bill would keep the payroll tax at 4.2 percent through 2012. Obama proposed just a 3.1 percent levy next year and wanted to give similar tax breaks to employers.

• Continued from 1 “It just simply started as an after-school program,” Oakes said. “I thought it would never get that big — I only do it for the kids.”

In Oakes classes, there’s always a team atmosphere, according to the press release provided by the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Penny Johnson, Hook Elementary principal, said, “Josh is a positive role

Crisis • Continued from 1 debt that consumed Greece and spread to Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain threatened to explode into a worldwide financial crisis capable for forcing the global economy into recession.

“This is the breakthrough to the stability union,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said. “We are using the crisis as an opportunity for a renewal.”

To prevent excessive deficits, countries in the treaty will have to submit their national budgets to the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, which will have the power to send them back for revision.

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He demonstrates daily what good sportsmanship and fitness should look like. Mr. Oakes is willing to do whatever it takes to make children successful.”

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their budgets close to balance. Except in special circumstances, the budget deficit of a country must not exceed 0.5 percent of gross domestic product, the amount of goods and services produced by its economy. An unspecified “automatic correction mechanism” would punish the rule-breakers.

Germany and France insist that fiscal union is the best way to regain market trust, badly shaken by the escalating financial crisis. Most economists think it will not be enough.

They say the euro countries need to have enough money on hand to guarantee everyone can pay their debts. Euro leaders put off until March a decision on whether to provide money on top of a 500 billion, or $668 billion, bailout fund for euro countries.

European leaders did agree to add 200 billion to the International Monetary Fund to help ailing countries.

Only 17 of the 27 European Union countries use the euro currency, and its stability has been threatened by the massive national debts of some of those 17. All but two of the non-euro countries — Britain and Denmark — are committed to adopting it eventually.

The countries that use the euro found they had friends among those that do not. At least six and as many as nine non-euro countries are willing to bind themselves to the euro countries in a pact aimed at having their economies converge.

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• TCT PRODUCTION: Troy Civic Theatre will present “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” at 8 p.m.

Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Barn in the Park in Troy Community Park, Troy.

The reader’s theater production is for the entire family and is filled with holiday memories, stories and verse full of holiday spirit. Call 3397700 for tickets.

• CHRISTMAS IN WILLIAMSBURG: Hospice of Miami County will offer a holiday tour, Christmas in Williamsburg, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the home of Tom Hagan, 7800 McMaken Road, Covington.

Participants will be able to enjoy the many decorated rooms in the Williamsburgstyle home, socialize and purchase Christmas gift items, including fully decorated Christmas trees. A holiday gift store in the home also will be available. Tickets are $10 per person if purchased in advance at Hospice of Miami County or For All Seasons Gift Shop, Troy; Wertz Variety Store, West Milton; Treasures on High, Covington; or Readmore’s Hallmark, Piqua.

• LIVE NATIVITY: First Lutheran Church, 2899 W. Main St., will offer a drive through live nativity, “Journey to the Manger,” from 6-8 p.m. each evening. Visitors will hear and watch the story of Jesus’ birth come alive as they make the journey to the manger. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Visit www.flctroynalc.org for more information.

TODAY • FISH FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer an allyou-can-eat fish fry and smelt dinner with french fries, baked beans and applesauce for $8 from 5-7 p.m.

• FILM SCREENING: Organizers of the World Race for Hope 5K run on New Year’s Day are staging a free screening of the film “Not My Life,” about modern day slavery and global human trafficking. The film begins at 7 p.m. at the First Place Christian Center, 16 W. Franklin St. Tickets are free by accessing the website at http://notmylifefilmintroy.eventbrite.com, or call the First United Methodist Church at 3352826 to put your name on the guest list.

• SANTA VISIT: Santa Claus is coming to WACO Air Museum, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited. Children can talk to Santa while sitting among the vintage aircraft. There will be crafts, snacks and a chance to check out the museum. For more information, call at 335-9226.

• TEA AND TALENT: The next meeting of the PiquaLewis Boyer DAR will be the Christmas Tea and Talent Auction at 10:30 a.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, Troy. All guests are invited.

• MUSEUM OPEN: The Museum of Troy History, 124 E. Water St., Troy, will celebrate the Christmas season by being open from 1-5 p.m.

Stephen Larck will repeat last year’s class on the making of Victorian feather trees.

This class requires pre-registration and a $25 materials fee. Call 216-6925 to reserve a place.

• BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon at Ginghamsburg Church, 7695 S. County Road 25-A, Tipp City. Individuals with eligibility questions are can email canidonate@ cbccts.org or call (800) 388GIVE. Appointments can be made at www.DonorTime.com.

• DADDY AND ME: The Miami County Park District will hold the Daddy and Me program from 10 a.m. to noon at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City.

Participants are invited to join a park district naturalist and make cards, gifts and

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Supplies are provided as wells as hot chocolate, cookies and music. Pre-register for the program by sending an email to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115.

• FLUTE MUSIC: The Miami County Park District will have a flute walk from 24 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft Native American flute music and tells stories. Meet in the parking lot.

• HOLIDAY CONCERT: A holiday concert by instrumental and vocal music teacher Danny Elam and students from Bethel High School will be offered from 2-3 p.m. at the Tipp City Public Library. From 3-4 p.m., Randall Wellborn will play the guitar.

• CHICKEN OR FISH: The Women of the Moose will offer a chicken or fish dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Miami County Moose, 12 S. Dorset Road, Troy. Dinners also will include french fries and coleslaw.

• CANDLE DIPPING: Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, will offer red and blue candle dipping beginning at 2:30 p.m. The cost is the general admission fee of $4 for adults and $2 per child, plus $1 for each candle made. Call 890-7360 for reservations.

• WINTER MOON: A full moon walk will be offered from 6:30-8 p.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, Dayton.

Bundle up in a warm coat and come out to join a naturalist for an invigorating walk in the light of December’s full moon.

SUNDAY • TURKEY SHOOT: The Troy VFW Post 5436, 2220 LeFevre Road, will offer a turkey shoot beginning at noon. Sign ups will begin at 11 a.m. The women’s auxiliary will offer an all-you-caneat breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon for $5.

• BREAKFAST OFFERED: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a made-to-order breakfast from 8-11 a.m. All items are a la carte.

• EUCHRE TOURNEY: A Euchre tournament will be offered at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls. Sign ups will be at noon and play at 1 p.m.

Entry will be $3 per person.

• MUSEUM OPEN: The Museum of Troy History, 124 E. Water St., Troy, will celebrate the Christmas season by being open from 1-5 p.m.

The Christmas season will conclude with the organization’s annual holiday open house. The children’s choir from the Troy Methodist Church will provide music and drama and Mr. Scrooge from Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” will make an appearance. Refreshments will be served.

• PARTY FOR WILDLIFE: Brukner Nature Center will offer its annual Winter Party for the Wildlife from 2-4 p.m. at the center.

Participants will be able to enjoy refreshments, make a treat for your wild friends and meet some of the center’s newest wildlife ambas-

sadors. Join a staff naturalist for a special presentation featuring the eastern screech-owl and its amazing abilities to catch prey with sharp talons and to camouflage itself into a perfect broken tree branch. Admission is a gift for the wildlife ambassadors. Check out the wish list in this month’s newsletter or the “Wishes for Wildlife” tree located at the entrance to the newly renovated bird room for some gift ideas.

• PANCAKES AND SAUSAGE: The Tipp City American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City, will offer an allyou-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $5. Items available will include pumpkin, oatmeal and buttermilk pancakes made to order, country sausage or maple flavored sausage links, fruit and juice. Proceeds will be used to further auxiliary programs for veterans, their families and scholarships for their children.

• BOWLERS BREAKFST: The Elks bowlers will offer breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon at the Elks, corner of Cherry and Franklin streets.

The meal will include allyou-can-eat eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy.

The cost is $6 and is open to the public.

• CANDLE DIPPING: Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, will offer red and blue candle dipping beginning at 2:30 p.m. The cost is the general admission fee of $4 for adults and $2 per child, plus $1 for each candle made. Call 890-7360 for reservations.

MONDAY Civic agendas • Troy City Schools will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the board offices.

• The Bethel Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Call 845-9414 for more information.

• The Pleasant Hill Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. at 200 W. Walnut St., Pleasant Hill • The Tipp City Parks Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tipp City Government Center.

• Covington Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

Master Gardener program set to begin in February TROY — Beginning Feb. 28, 2012, a Master Gardener volunteer training will be offered to residents of Miami, Shelby and other surrounding counties.

The OSUE Master Gardener Program is a volunteer program that provides extensive instruction in horticulture for the exchange of volunteer hours. The hours are spent sharing and implementing gardening knowledge with members of the community through OSUE sponsored or approved events.

Training will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday, Feb. 28 through May 1, at The Ohio State University Extension, 201 W. Main St., Troy, located on the ground floor of the Miami County Courthouse.

Many gardening topics will be covered in the class.

There is an enrollment fee of $135, which covers the

TROY cost of the training manual and instructors.

To become a certified Master Gardener, participants must attend all the training sessions, pass (open-book) examinations at the end of the session and volunteer 50 hours to the community through OSUE-supported events.

Such events could include, but are not limited to, supporting Habitat for Humanity projects, answering horticulture questions from the public, helping with the 2012 Garden Tour, demonstrating gardening techniques and working in the booth at the Miami County Fair, and assisting with community projects.

Upon completion of these intern hours, Master Gardener volunteers are required to provide at least 10 hours of service and complete at least six hours

of continuing education each year.

Request an application by contacting the OSU Extension Office in Miami County at 440-3945 or online at http://miami.osu. edu/topics/horticulture. In Shelby County, applications are available at the OSU Extension Office at 810 Fair Road, by calling (937) 498-7239 or online at h t t p : / / s h e l b y. o s u . e d u / topics/master-gardenervolunteer-program.

The deadline for submitting an application is Jan. 31. Each candidate will need to be interviewed prior to the class. The Ohio State University also requires completion of a fingerprint/background check before the training sessions begin.

For more information about the OSUE Master Gardener Volunteer Program for Ohio, visit http://mastergardener.osu. edu/.

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meal when the manager came to our table and picked up our bill.

He said a young lady with her child had just paid for our meals and wished us a Happy Holiday. We were astounded and quite touched.

My wife and I have decided that, as part of our Christmas,

when we are out, we will find someone and pass the young lady’s and child’s spirit on.

A Christmas thank you to the young lady and child, whoever you are.

PERSPECTIVE

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

— First Amendment, U.S. Constitution

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Ottawa Sun, Ontario, on the Kyoto Protocol: The Kyoto Protocol was a scam from the outset, brought into play by Liberal prime minister Jean Chretien to sucker the global warming enthusiasts who thought the sky was melting.

And then, just as he planned, he ignored it.

And we have this on good authority, straight from Chretien’s top adviser at the time, Eddie Goldenberg, who fessed up to the ruse five years after its 2002 implementation.

So it was nothing but a smoke-screen.

Chretien was looking for enviro-hugs.

Reports in the media that the Harper government will soon formally withdraw from the Kyoto nonsense is therefore good news for realists who know it was a scam, and perfectly timed as Environment Minister Peter Kent sets out to attend the global climate conference in South Africa.

On the agenda for the 190 attending countries will be a new international agreement on cutting emissions, and hopefully the punting of Kyoto so deep As I that it will plug the hole in the ozone.

See It From the moment the Harper government ■ The Troy was first elected, the Kyoto agreement was Daily News doomed. welcomes And rightly so. columns from Al-Ahram Weekly, Cairo, on authoriour readers. To tarian rulers: submit an “As I Years after leaving the White House, Bill See It” send Clinton admitted that he missed his old job. If your type-writit were up to me, I wouldn’t have left but this ten column to: is a democracy, he said.

■ “As I See It” The late president Anwar El-Sadat, in a c/o Troy Daily News, 224 S. similar moment of candor, admitted that Market St., being in power was “fun”.

Troy, OH 45373 Human ambitions are the same every■ You can also where, but democracies keep them in check e-mail us at whereas dictatorships give them free rein. editorial@tdnpu In democratic countries, the rotation of blishing.com. power is conducted with the attention and ■ Please precision of a surgical procedure. include your full In the Third World, it is a bloody process name and teleinvolving loss of life and limb. phone number.

Compare, for instance, the manner in which Clinton ended his days in office with the tragic end of Sadat.

Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and Greek prime minister George Papandreou both resigned in response to public pressure. Berlusconi stepped down after 51 failed parliamentary attempts to pass a vote of no- confidence on his government.

In his farewell speech, he promised to cooperate fully with the new prime minister, Mario Monti.

Papandreou also wished his successor, Lucas Papademos, the best of luck.

It is not that the two outgoing prime ministers are unusually gracious, but the two men both belong to a tradition in which power changes hands in a smooth manner.

In our part of the world, things have to turn ugly when a man is asked to step down.

Saddam Hussein ended up on the rope, Zein Al-Abidine bin Ali ran away in disgrace, Hosni Mubarak is on trial, and Muammar Gaddafi was lynched.

Bashar Al-Assad and Ali Abdullah Saleh seem willing to fight to the bitter end.

Why cannot our leaders step down in dignity instead of being removed in disgrace?

LETTERS

Thank you for your kindness To the Editor: There is a Christmas spirit in the air. On Nov. 5, my wife and I were in at the Steak and Shake in Troy having a bite to eat.

We had just received our

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DOONESBURY

It’s time to lay these recycled news stories to rest The other night I was doing a fabulous job of tuning out my husband and the television. We had it on some sort of news program, which isn’t really saying much because I try to ignore most of those things. What can I say?

I’m old-fashioned, I like getting my news from a newspaper or that fancy new-fangled Internet thingamabob.

Actually, I’m just biased against most television news programs. Unless I DVR it there’s no way I can skip through all the boring parts I don’t like (and let’s be honest, the only time I’ve ever DVR’d the news was to catch one of my mom friend’s monthly segments). And really, who needs to hear about the weather and traffic 14 different times in 30 minutes?

At any rate, on Wednesday I was drawn into some insipid story on the late-night news when my husband muttered something under his breath about being really tired of the been-there, heard-that type story. Naturally, I had to tune in, not because I was remotely interested or even paying attention, but because it had gotten a reaction out of my seemingly Zen husband.

Amanda Stewart Troy Daily News Columnist It was about cereal (I know, it must have been a really, really slow news day).

It was another one of those “would you feed your kid a bag of sugar, three candy bars or a stockpile of cookies for breakfast?”

No? You wouldn’t? Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start it on a sugar high?

The story went on to detail the copious amount of sugar most popular cereal brands have in them and some healthy alternatives.

Wait, so you mean a cereal comprised of crispy, bite-size cookies isn’t a great way to start my day?

You could have fooled me!

— James and Meggan Weaver Sidney

So it made me think: how many stories do we here nowadays that are basically recycled goods? What qualifies old news as truly ancient, please quit reporting on this unless something radical and life-altering comes from it, news?

I can’t say there’s a method to my madness, but I can think of a few more stories I’m tired of hearing about, starting with “Mr. Big Shot Athlete is cheating on his wife, doing steroids, flashing his shiny gun around” or doing whatever other illegal thing athletes can get away with in 2011.

Really though, if I have to hear about another athlete’s infidelities or transgressions, I might give up on the news all together.

Don’t get me wrong here; I’m not saying every single athlete is guilty of misdemeanors, I know there are definitely some good guys out there. But what I am saying is, are we really that surprised when someone with disposable income does something totally heinous? Of course not. We’ve made it perfectly clear that if you can hit a ball far or throw for a million touchdown passes that you’re above the law, so is it really headline worthy when those

big shots break a law?

And the final news story I could see a whole lot less of would have to be the infamous “Insert random, everyday item that you probably have in your house right now” is giving you cancer. The last time I checked, basically everything we come into contact with is giving us cancer somehow.

From #10 plastic bottles to chips, cookies or anything with white flour in it, if we believed every story we heard about what was giving us cancer we’d all be dead, like 100 years ago.

I’m not saying cancer isn’t something to be taken seriously; it’s a very scary and personal issue. But I really wish that every single Swedish, European or remote tropical island’s findings on the topics of cancer and everything fun in life could be a little more versed before they go worrying me about what I’m going to die from next.

Then again, without news stories like this, what would I have to write columns about? My bet?

Something more serious and far, far inappropriate for me to handle.

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OBITUARIES

EUGENE ‘GENE’ WILLARD TIMKO

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In this Dec. 3 photo, Susan Perry talks to customers to find out their coat size so they can receive a new coat, in Toledo. Perry, who works at Owens Community College, decided to do community service when she turned 50, five years ago. It’s become an annual event.

Once-homeless woman organizes coat drive WOODVILLE (AP) — At times, Susan Perry slept in a blue Chevrolet station wagon because her family didn’t have anywhere else to go in West Toledo.

The little girl was raised by a single parent who dropped out of high school and tried her best to support her four children by working multiple jobs. By eighth grade, young Susan was placed into foster care in Lucas County.

But even with a childhood that was, at times, troubled, Perry was determined to go to college and make a better life for herself. Through it all, she never lost her selfless nature, her loved ones said.

“You wouldn’t know she had hard times,” said her best friend, Beth Nowicki, 55, of Rossford, who has known Perry since they were teenagers. “You’d never know she was out of her luck. She’d still help somebody else. She always put the happy face forward.

I think that’s just her personality and how she sees life.”

To nobody’s surprise, Perry had a new idea how to give back, shortly before her 50th birthday on Dec. 1, 2006.

The bubbly brunette, who teaches at Owens Community College, asked for donated coats, hats, and scarves instead of birthday presents.

The request was a relief for her family members, who said Perry was a difficult person to buy gifts for anyway.

“She’ll never say she needs anything,” said Natalie Borrell, a 2000 Perrysburg High School graduate, who now lives outside Cleveland.

Her loved ones obliged, and with about 75 coats in hand, they helped her give them out to people in need in downtown Toledo.

“We started small,” said Borrell. “We were surprised with how quick people can clean out their closets.”

It was a little chaotic Perry had never done anything like this before and she laid the coats out on the ground for people to sort through them.

But the feeling that she was somehow making a difference stuck. Perry decided to make the coat drive an annual tradition for her birthday.

“It’s a humbling experience to watch other people who don’t have as much as you do and to see the look of relief on their face when they’re going to have a coat for the winter,” said Borrell, 29, who planned to help her mother again this year on the first two Saturdays this month. “It makes you realize how much you have and to be thankful for that.”

Every year, the volunteer project, which Perry dubbed “Susie’s Coats,” grew bigger.

“If I can get 75 (coats), I can get 100. I can get 200. I can get 300,” said Perry, a longtime Perrysburg resident who moved to Woodville in Sandusky County six years ago. “I can get 600.”

This year, local businesses donated moving boxes to put the coats in as well as a truck and a trailer to haul them downtown. Her husband Mark Perry’s civic group gave $300 for Perry to buy large-size coats — the tricky ones to find at a bigbox retailer.

Perry’s 12 second-year students in the Owens’ diagnostic medical sonography program also collected items and then sorted through dozens and dozens of coats to organize the coats by size and gender.

“Everybody thought it was a great idea and were excited to help,” said Owens student Nicole Young, 30, of South Toledo, who con-

tributed 23 coats so far to the drive. “Mrs. Perry, she’s always trying to figure out a way to make everything better. This is a perfect thing for her. She has her whole heart in this.”

In a lab room filled with massage beds and a training manikin where students practice ultrasounds, Perry stored several industrialsized garbage bags in a corner containing about 300 coats.

“Isn’t this fun?” Perry said as she showed off a pink little girl’s coat and a warm, puffy man’s coat from the collection that was a few days from delivery.

The coats look stylish, so different from the fulllength red coat with gold buttons and a pair of white plastic go-go boots Perry remembered receiving from charity when she was about 7. She had felt embarrassed by the adult-sized coat that made her look like Santa Claus.

But Perry remembered how much it meant to her mother that her children would be warm that year.

“She was so excited about it,” Perry said, recalling her mother’s reaction. “I must have given her a look.

The look I got back was ‘Don’t ever be ungrateful for what you have.’”

The birthday tradition will continue this month as Perry and the Owens students will give out coats at Michigan Avenue and Adams Street in downtown Toledo.

In future years, she hopes Susie’s Coats will expand into more counties in northwest Ohio.

“We’re all here to try and make a difference and have the best life we can,” said Perry, coordinator of the school’s sonography program. “I think it’s our responsibility to help others have the best life they can too.”

TROY — Eugene “Gene” Willard Timko, 86, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Thursday evening, Dec. 8, 2011, at Covington Care Center, Covington.

He was born on Sept. 3, 1925, in McKeesport, Pa., to the late Michael and Ida (Dansak) Timko.

He married Martha Jean “Marty” (Andreas) on June 25, 1955.

In addition to his wife, surviving are his five children and their spouses, Phil and Dawn Timko of West Milton, Ann Gay of Lombard, Ill., Gary M. Timko of Columbus, Mary M. and Jeff Ely of Gahanna and Elizabeth and Randall Hildreth of Pinellas, Fla.; brothers,

Judge V. Paul Timko of Naples, Fla., and Dr. Thomas Timko of Lorain; TIMKO nine grandchildren; and special friend, Mike Knight.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his sister, Valeria Gornall.

He was a member of the Theta Tau Fraternity at The Ohio State University where he studied to be a metallurgical engineer and later graduated with his bachelor of science degree.

Gene was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic

Church, Troy.

He worked at Alcoa for 27 years before retiring from Powder Alloy Corp. of Cincinnati in 2009.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, with the Rev. Fr. Eugene Vonderhaar officiating.

Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, with military honors at the graveside. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, followed by Rosary service at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373, or St. Patrick Catholic Church, 409 E. Main St., Troy, OH 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.baird funeralhome.com.

KAREN S. HEWITT PIQUA — Karen S. Hewitt, 58, of Piqua, died at 11 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 3, 1953, in Piqua, to the late Gail and Mary Kathryn (Meyer) Miller.

She married James E. Hewitt; he preceded her in death in 1971.

Survivors include a son, Daniel C. (Jessica Hile) Hewitt of Bradford; two sisters, Jackie (Robert) Wright of Tipp City, and Diana (Jerry) Hazeltine of Piqua; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly A. Miller.

Mrs. Hewitt was a HEWITT 1970 graduate of Piqua Central High School and retired from RT Industries of Troy following 22 years of service. Following retirement she continued caring for others through the Champaign Residential Living organi-

zation. She attended Piqua Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, with Pastor Donald R. Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonand yannucci.com.

DORMA JEAN WISE PLEASANT HILL — Dorma Jean Wise, age 80, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Covington Care Center.

She was born July 21, 1931, in Covington, to her parents, Russell and Lala (Via) Hoblit.

Dorma Jean graduated from Newton High School Class of 1949.

Following her training she worked as a registered nurse for over 35 years in Boston, Albuquerque, Xenia and retired from Piqua Memorial Hospital.

After retirement she enjoyed traveling and camping around the country with her husband Wayne.

She was a member of the Friendship Community Church and volunteered at WISE Christian Radio Station WEEC. She had a love for children and was very active in the youth programs at church.

She is survived by her loving husband Wayne Wise; stepson Gary Wise of Covington; brothers and sister-in-law, Therell Hoblit of Covington, and Jim and Carolyn Hoblit; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Duane Hoblit.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Friendship Community Church, 5850 W. State Route 41, Covington. Pastor Forest Jackson will officiate, with interment following at Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m.

Monday at the church.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online memories may be left for the family at www.jacksonsarver.com.

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• Opal Flora Runkle ST. PARIS — Opal Flora Runkle, 90, of St. Paris, a good and faithful servant, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.

A celebration of Opal’s life will be Monday, Dec. 12, in the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, 216 S. Springfield St., Saint Paris.

AREA RELIGION BRIEFS

TROY — True Life Community Church, 1260 Dorset Road, Suite A, will offer a Parents’ Day Out from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. today.

Children between the ages of 3-12 years old will be cared for — for free — with games, activities, crafts, videos and snacks while parents are able to shop, wrap gifts or visit with friends or family.

Lunch will be served on Saturday.

To make a reservation,

call Deb Crouch at (937) 552-7724.

with a traditional Christmas dinner at 5 p.m., followed by the musical at 6:15 p.m. Sunday Dinner theater will offer a performance at this weekend 3 p.m. with a reception folTIPP CITY — Tipp City lowing.

Tickets are free, but are United Methodist Church required and can be will present a free Christmas musical dinner reserved by calling or emailing Jean and Bruce theater Saturday and Calladine at 667-8506 or Sunday. at jeancalladine@ Saturday will offer a gmail.com. Tickets can be family luncheon at noon picked up at will call in with the performance the gathering area prior to starting at 1 p.m. the performances. Meals The menu has been designed for both children and performances will be in the great hall of Tipp and adults. The Saturday City United Methodist evening event will start

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TROY — Zion Baptist Church, 711 W. Franklin St., will celebrate the season through song and drama at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The traditional Sunday morning service will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

WEST MILTON — The West Milton Nazarene Church, corner of Baker Road and State Route 48, will offer a children’s Christmas musical, “Chrismyth Busters,” at 10:30 Potsdam UMC to a.m. Sunday. present program An adult choir Christmas musical, “Mary POTSDAM — Potsdam Did You Know,” will be United Methodist Church offered at 6 p.m. Sunday. and the LightReaders will Refreshments will folpresent an original prolow. gram for the Christmas season, titled “A King Changes Everything,” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18 at 12 S. Main St. With laughter, music and a message, “The King * Your 1st choice for complete Home Changes Everything” tells Medical Equipment the Christmas story from the viewpoint of the Three Funeral Home & Cremation Services Wise Lift Chairs Men’s wives.

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Candlelight service set WEST MILTON — A candlelight service, featuring pianist Tim Williams, harpist Cinnamon Peppo, guitarist Tom Downs and area vocalists, will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the West Milton Friends, 47 N. Main St.

Christmas Eve service planned NASHVILLE — Nashville United Church of Christ, located 5 miles west of Tipp City on State Route 571, will have a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

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SERVICES 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship; Tue. — 10 a.m. to noon The Golden Years; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible classes.

CHURCH OF GOD BRUSH CREEK CHURCH OF GOD 6370 S. Kessler-Frederick, Tipp City Pastor David Hixon; Phone: 6986327 Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship Service; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible study.

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4817 State Route 202, Tipp City Interim Pastor Irv and Nancy Heishman Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. worship service.

WEST MILTON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 918 S. Miami St., West Milton Pastor Jerry Bowen Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship.

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CATHOLIC, ROMAN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC 753 S. Hyatt St., Tipp City The Rev. R. Marc Sherlock Masses — Sat. at 5 p.m.; Sun. at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Holy Days, Vigil, 7 p.m., Nursery — 10 a.m. Mass.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC 409 E. Main St., Troy Fr. James S. Duell www.stpatroy.org Masses — Sat. at 5 p.m.; Sun. at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Holy days at 7 a.m., noon and 7 p.m.

Confessions — Sat. at 4-4:30 p.m.

ST. TERESA CATHOLIC 6925 W. U.S. Route 36, Covington Phone: 473-2970 Fr. Jim Simons Masses — First and Third Sat. at 5 p.m.; Sun. at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.

TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 972 S. Miami St., West Milton Father John MacQuarrie, pastor Masses — Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 7:30 and 10:20 a.m.; Daily Mass: Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. at 8:15 a.m.; Mass:Tues. at noon.

Benediction — Thurs. at 7 p.m.

Confessions: Sat at 3:30-4:30 p.m.

SACRED HEART PARISH 476 N. Scott St., New Carlisle Revs. Michael L. Bidwell and Paul Vieson.

Deacon, Robert Kozlowski Sat. — 5 p.m. Mass; Sun. — 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mass; Mon., Tues., Thu. and Fri. — 8:30 a.m. Mass; Wed. — 9:30 a.m. Mass.

CATHOLIC, OTHER ANNUNCIATION NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH OF AMERICA The Rev. Father Norman J. Szylakowski Phone: 339-9249 E-mail: anncca@aol.com hometown.aol.com/normski274.

Sun. — 1 p.m. Mass (Holy Eucharist), Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) one-half hour prior to Sunday Mass or by arrangement (meeting at a facility rear classroom of Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy).

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN UNION 5020 Panhandle Road, Christiansburg 857-9362 Pastor Jeremy Olson Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. fellowship.

Wed. — 6:30 p.m. Kids for Christ.

MID-COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 1580 N. Dorset Road Minister Ralph Royse Sun. — 9 a.m. Bible classes, 10 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible study.

TIPP CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST 6460 S. County Road 25-A, Tipp City Minister Robert Vincent Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Bible classes, 2238282

Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship; Wed. — 6:30 p.m.

Awana.

COVINGTON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 101 N. Wall St., Covington Pastor Michael Yingst Sun. — 8:30 a.m. Wake Up With God, coffee and juice; 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH PLEASANT HILL 210 N. Church St. Corners of Church and Walnut Streets, one block West of Newton Hall. www.FirstBrethren.com Phone: 676-2802 Pastor Lynn Mercer Sun. — 9 a.m. fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship celebration; Fri. — 7 p.m. Senior High at The Barn, noon senior luncheon (second Fri. of each month, location varies); Sat. — 7:30 a.m. men’s breakfast (every other Sat., location varies), 7 a.m. Jr. High at the Barn (First and Third Sat.).

GETHSEMANE FELLOWSHIP BRETHREN IN CHRIST Corner Rts. 40 & 201, Brandt Pastor Dale McCabe Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship service, 6:30 p.m. services; Wed. — 6:30 p.m. service.

GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 7240 S. Peters Road Phone 667-3476 Pastor Daniel Fullen Sun. — 10:30 a.m. worship.

HIGHLAND BRETHREN IN CHRIST 7210 S. Jay Road, West Milton (937) 698-3300 Pastor Todd Hammond Sun. —10 a.m. worship and children’s programs.

PIQUA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 525 Boal Ave., Piqua Phone: 773-6342 Pastor Larry Lutz Parsonage phone: 773-0404 Sun. — 9:25 a.m. Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday school, Bible study, men’s fellowship, women’s fellowship, junior and high school youth group, adults Young of Heart Group.

PLEASANT HILL BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH Corner of Hill and Church streets John Weaver, Pastor Accessible for the handicapped Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship service (worship on last Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m.).

TROY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 1431 W. Main St., Troy Pastor Sheila Shumaker Handicapped accessible Nursery care available Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:40 worship service; Mon. — 7 p.m.

H.U.G.S. Support Group; Tues. — 7 p.m. Welcome Home AA group; Wed. — 11:30 a.m. Ladies luncheon at The Caroline; Thurs. — 7 p.m. NAIOU Support Group and choir practice; Fri. — 8 a.m. men’s prayer breakfast at Bob Evans.

212 S. Mulberry St., Troy (937) 732-1057 Pastor Al Banister Sunday — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m. night service; Wed. — 7 p.m. night service.

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD MOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY 527 N. Market St., Troy Pastor Joe Hill Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. youth night/adult Bible study.

PLEASANT HILL CHURCH OF GOD Main Street Pastor Scott Deane Sun. — 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; Wed. — 7 p.m. evening program for adults and children of all ages.

SNYDER ROAD CHURCH OF GOD Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. evening, 6 p.m. youth service; Wed. — 7 p.m.

Bible study, 7 p.m. youth service.

TROY FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 924 Troy-Urbana Road Pastor Michael Calhoun Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. mid-week service.

TROY VIEW CHURCH OF GOD 1770 N. County Road 25-A, Troy Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer, Bible study.

EPISCOPAL TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 60 S. Dorset Road, Troy Phone: 335-7747 trinitychurch@trinitytroyohio.net www.trinity-troy.disohioorg Handicapped accessible.

Sun. — 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday forum, 10:15 a.m. Christian formation for children, last Sunday of month at noon: free community lunch, open to the public; Wed. — 7 p.m. evening prayer.

LUTHERAN BRANDT EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 6870 E. St. Rt. 40, Brandt Phone: 845-0450 Rev. David Jarvis-Schroeder Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, 10 a.m. worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)

2899 W. Main St., Troy Phone: 335-2323 Pastor Ric Barnes flctroy-nalc.org Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance Sunday — 8 a.m. traditional worship celebration, 9:15 a.m. Children’s Advent workshop, 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship service, 6-8 p.m.

Journey to the Manger free drive through nativity; Mon.-Fri. — 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Partners in Hope Chrismas Shoppe preparations; Mon. — 5-8 p.m. Miami County Victim Witness Homocide Memorial Service; Wed. — 7 p.m. worship team and adult choir practice; Sat. — 11 a.m. Hannah Circle at NightSky Cafe, 6-8 p.m.

Journey to the Manger free drive through nativity FRIEDENS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

11038 W. Versailles Road Covington Phone: 526-4849 Interim Pastor Bob Akins Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday worship.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN 1209 S. Miami St.,West Milton Pastor Melvin Musser Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship.

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN 517 McKinley Ave., Piqua Phone: 778-9325 The Rev. William Ritchie Sun. — 10 a.m. worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday school. Bible Buddies — 2-3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month PEACE OF OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 1025 Cliffside Drive, New Carlisle

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FREE BAPTIST 8 S. Main St., Christiansburg Jeff Ferguson Sun. — 11 a.m. worship and children’s church.

GRACE BAPTIST 1400 N. Market St., Troy Phone: 339-2019 Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship services, 6 p.m. growth groups and Grace Youth; Wed. — 6:40 p.m. AWANA, 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise.

GRACE BAPTIST 2500 St. Rt. 48, Ludlow Falls Phone: (937) 698-4342 APOSTOLIC Pastor Dale Scott Sun. — 11 a.m. morning service, APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF 10 a.m. Sunday school, 6 p.m.

JESUS CHRIST evening service; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible 1624 N. County Road 25-A, Troy study.

Pastor Charles A. Carnes LAURA FIRST BAPTIST Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, Just Off St. Rt. 571 on Haworth 11:30 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. service; Road Tue. — 10 a.m. prayer; Thu. — 7 p.m.

Pastor Rick Mowry mid-week worship service.

Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, OPEN ARMS APOSTOLIC 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship; Wed. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST — 7 p.m. Bible study.

4075 S. Tipp Cowlesville Road, LENA BAPTIST Tipp City 8050 N. Church St., Conover Pastor Bob Bell Interim Pastor Ed Sollenberger Sun. — 10 a.m., Sunday Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, school/worship; 6 p.m., worship; Wed. 10:30 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m.

— Midweek service, 7 p.m. education prayer meeting.

TROY APOSTOLIC TEMPLE MAIN STREET BAPTIST 625 N. County Road 25-A, Troy 11191 W. State Route 571, Laura Pastor Richard A. Workman Pastor Ron Evans Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 6 Sun. — 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. p.m. Sunday celebration; Wed. — 7 age group Bible studies; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible study. p.m. mid-week worship, 7 p.m. children’s hour; Thu. — 8 p.m. men’s ASSEMBLY prayer encounter.

OF GOD NEW LIFE BAPTIST MINISTRIES VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF 1001 County Road 25-A, Troy GOD 339-2992 4645 S. County Road 25-A Pastor Joseph Baldwin Phone: 667-0763 Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday church Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday morning school, 11 a.m. worship services; meet and greet with coffee and Wed. — 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and snacks, 10:30 a.m. morning service; Bible study.

Wed. — 7 p.m. Missionettes, Royal PIQUA BAPTIST Rangers, adult Bible study.

1402 W. High St., Piqua ABUNDANT LIFE ASSEMBLY 773-4583 OF GOD www.piquabaptist.com 661 N. County Road 25-A, Troy Donald Wells, senior pastor; Phone: 339-4769 Daniel Helms, director of family minPastor Nathan Bacorn istries Sun. — 10:15 a.m. Worship.

Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m.

BAPTIST Word of Life for children and teens; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible studies for adults CALVARY BAPTIST and youth, God’s Kids Choir; Young at 1045 Monroe Concord Road Heart — third Thu. of each month; Phone: 335-3686 Lydia Circle — third Tue. of each Pastor Jason Barclay Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, month.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. Sunday 232 S. Wayne St., Piqua night service; Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer Phone: 773-0619 meeting.

Bishop Ted C. Willis Jr, c/o Pastor CENTRAL BAPTIST Cheryl Willis 115 Staunton, Piqua Sr. Deacon S. Taylor Pastor Randy Satchwell Sun. — 10-10:30 a.m. intercesSun. — 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service; Wed. sary prayer, 10:30-11 a.m. prayer and — 7 p.m. prayer, Bible study and kid’s worship, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. worship service; Mon. — 6-8 p.m. men’s meetprograms. ing; Wed. — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bible CHARITY BAPTIST study and prayer service.

667-9167 TROY BAPTIST TEMPLE 445 Evanston Road, Tipp City 691 E. Staunton Road Pastor Dan Williams Phone: 339-3207 Sun. — 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Pastor David Mulvaine 10:45 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service; Sun. — 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Wed. — 7 p.m. Kids Club for boys and 10:45 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m. girls ages 4-12, 7 p.m. adult Bible evening worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. study and prayer. prayer, ministries for all ages, CORNERSTONE BAPTIST Frontline Clubs, Teen Youth S.A.L.T., 1879 Staunton Road, Troy adult Bible study.

440-6900 TROY FREEWILL BAPTIST cbctroy.org 2482 S. County Road 25-A Pastor Matt Harbour Pastor Dwight Stump Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service; 11 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. Sunday Wed. — 6 p.m. in-home mid-week Bible study (call church for more infor- evening service; Thu. — 7 p.m. evening service. mation) UNION BAPTIST FAVORITE HILL BAPTIST 1885 E. Peterson Road SBC Pastor Dale Adkins Pastor Phillip Delorme (937) 335-1045 1601 South St., Piqua Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 773-6469 Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. Service; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wed. — 6:30 p.m. Wed. — 6:30 p.m., Awana clubs, 7 p.m. adult Bible studies.

Awana.

ZION BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST 711 W. Franklin St., Troy 53 S. Norwich Road, Troy Rev. Paul L. Cooper Jr. Phone: 339-3602 Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, www.fbctroy.com 11 a.m. worship service, first Sunday Senior Pastor Dale R. Christian Baptizing and Holy Communion; Wed. Pastor Douglas R. Magin — 6:30 p.m. Bible study, 7:30 p.m.

Sun. — 8:30 a.m. Early Worship Prayer meeting; Thu. — 6:30 p.m.

Services, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school choir rehearsal. and adult Bible fellowships, 11 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship service, 7:15 BRETHREN p.m Youth - TGIF; Wed. — 6:30 p.m.

FBC Family Ministry Night; Fri. — 10 BRADFORD CHURCH OF a.m. Ladies Bible study.

THE BRETHREN FIRST BAPTIST 120 W. Oakwood St., Bradford 8233 W. Covington-Gettysburg Pastor Dan Scalf Road, Covington Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 Phone: 473-5347 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. service.

Pastor Jim Thacker Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 300 E. Monument, Pleasant Hill 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service; Nick Beam, Pastor Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer and Bible study.

Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, FIRST BAPTIST 10:30 a.m. worship service.

6533 Tipp Cowlesville, Tipp City Sun. — 10 a.m. worship celebra- COMMUNITY GRACE tion, 11:15 a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. BRETHREN 2261 S. Miami St., West Milton worship Wed. — 7 p.m. mid-week Phone: 698-4048

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a brief list of regularly scheduled events in Miami County.

If you have changes to regularly scheduled meetings, call 440-5265. Special events and other activities that change frequently should be written up separately and sent to Melody Vallieu, c/o The Troy Daily News, 224 Market St., Troy, OH 45373. E-mail: vallieu@tdnpublishing.com.

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Pastor Marc Frey 849-9374 www.peaceofoursavior.net Pre-school 8:30-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri. Sun. — 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday school.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, LCMS County Road 25-A and Mason Road, Sidney Phone: 492-2461 Pastor Ken Castor Sat. — 5:30 p.m. worship Sun. — 9 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 200 E. Bridge St.., Covington The Rev. Stephen Nierman, pastor Phone: 473-2170 Sun.— 9 a.m. church service.; Wed. — 7 p.m. choir practice.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 248 Wood St., Piqua Phone: 773-3284 The Rev. Ronald A. Shreffler Web address: www.stjohnpiqua.org Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Christian education for all ages, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 14 W. Walnut St., Tipp City Pastor Steven J. Gellatly Phone: 667-3110 Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. worship; Sat. — 5 p.m. Christian gathering.

METHODIST BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2505 E. Loy Road, Piqua The Rev. David C. Ramming Parsonage Office: 335-6596 Sun. — 9 a.m. worship service, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; Mon — 10 a.m. UMW meeting, bring a sack lunch; Wed. — 6-7:30 p.m. CTC (end of Season), 7:30 p.m. CTC program.

CASSTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 102 Center St., Casstown The Rev. David C. Ramming Parsonage Office: 335-6596 Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship service.

CHRISTIANSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 3rd and Monroe Streets, Christiansburg Pastor - Mark Atterhold Sun. — 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m.

Services.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 110 W. Frankllin St., Troy Senior Pastor — Rev. David Leckrone Rev. Mic Mohler, associate pastor Phone: 335-2826 Web site: troyfumc.org Sun. — 8:15 and 10:45. a.m. traditional worship services, 9:05 and 10:35 a.m. contemporary worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care provided for all services, First Kids preschool and extended care, 10:35 a.m. First Place contemporary worship; Mon., Wed. and Friday — 1:30-3 p.m. First Place Food Pantry.

FLETCHER UNITED METHODIST 205 S. Walnut St., Fletcher 368-2470 Pastor Andy Perry www.fletcherchurch.org Sun. — 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; nursery care and children’s church available; Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer group.

HOFFMAN UNITED METHODIST

201 S. Main St., West Milton Phone: 698-4401 Pastor Justin Williams Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday service.

GINGHAMSBURG CHURCH Dr. Michael Slaughter, senior pastor 6759 S. County Road. 25-A, Tipp City Phone: 667-1069 Worship: Sat. — 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sun. — 9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.

GREENE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

415 W. Greene St., Piqua Phone: 773-5313 Pastor Lisa Ellison Child care provided Handicapped accessible www.greenestreetumc.com Sunday — 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:15 a.m. — church school for all ages

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Saturday, December 10, 2011 www.troynaz.net Sun. — 9:30 a.m. worship service, 11 a.m. in-house education classes, 6 p.m. small groups in homes; Wed. — 6:30 p.m. adult Bible study; Sat. — 9 a.m. Men’s Bible study.

WEST MILTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 151 W. Baker Road, West Milton Pastor Charles W. Meinecke Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m.

Sunday Night Ministries; Wed. — 7 p.m. Kids’ Club, Teens Get Together, adult Bible study.

www.lostcreekucc.org (937) 857-9638 Sun. — 9 a.m. adult Bible study, 10 McKENDREE UNITED a.m. Sunday worship and children’s METHODIST Sunday school.

One mile south of St. Rt. 41 on NASHVILLE UNITED Dayton Brandt Road CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor James Leighty 4540 W. State Route 571, West Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Milton, corner of State Route 571 and 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Wheelock Road.

POTSDAM UNITED 698-5867 or (937) 541-1041 METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Lynn Labs 12 S. Main St., P.O. Box 124, Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, Potsdam 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Phone: 947-1438 PLEASANT HILL UNITED Pastor Pamela A. Hitchcock Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, CHURCH OF CHRIST 10:30 a.m. worship.

10 W. Monument St. PRESBYTERIAN RICHARDS CHAPEL UNITED Pastor Craig Showalter METHODIST CHURCH Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; COVINGTON PRESBYTERIAN 831 McKaig Ave., Troy 10 a.m. Worship service 30 North Pearl St. Phone: 335-8814 ST. JOHN’S UNITED (937) 473-5263 Pastor David Richey CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Greg Krutz Choir director Brenda Coleman 130 S. Walnut St., Troy Sunday — 10 a.m. worship service Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school for with children’s service.

335-2028 adults, 10:30 a.m. worship; Mon.-Thur FIRST PRESBYTERIAN The Rev. Dr. Keith Wagner — 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., free lunch prowww.stjohnsucctroyohio.com 20 S. Walnut St., Troy gram for community; Wed. — 11:45 Handicapped accessible, nursery Dr. Richard B. Culp, pastor a.m. worship service; Thurs. — 1 p.m. available www.fpctroy.org Bible study.

Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, Sun. — 8:30 a.m. chapel worship TIPP CITY UNITED 10:30 a.m. worship. service, 9:15 a.m. Chancel choir METHODIST rehearsal, 9:30 a.m. church school for PIQUA CONGREGATIONAL 8 W. Main St., Tipp City CHRISTIAN UNITED CHURCH youth and adults, 11 a.m. sanctuary Phone: 667-2318 worship service, 1 p.m. open house at OF CHRIST Pastor Dan Glover 421 Broadway, Piqua home of Richard and Leslie Culp, 4 Sun. — 9 a.m. traditional service, p.m. PYC caroling and progressive dinPastor William Hewitt 10:30 a.m. contemporary service; 9 Sun. — 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday ner, 6 p.m. Misfits at the home of Pete and 10:30 a.m. children’s and adult school, 10:30 a.m. worship, 4 p.m. and Nancy Sims; Mon. — 7 p.m. discileship opportunities. Child care Mission Committee and Monday Night Chells. available from 9 a.m. to noon.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Bible Class; Tues. — 6 p.m. exercise THE FAMILY OF GRACE UNIT- class and Stephen Ministers at the 108 S. Main St., West Milton ED METHODIST CHURCH Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, home of Karen and Bob Hephner; 9411 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua Thurs. — 6 p.m. exercise class.

10:40 a.m. church.

Phone: 773-8232 WESTMINSTER www.thefamilyofgrace.com UNITED PENTECOSTAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Rev. Mike Carnevale, lead Sun. — 10:30 a.m. worship, 9:30 pastor a.m. Sunday school for junior and sen- SAFE HARBOR MINISTRIES Sun. — 8:15 a.m. traditional serv- ior high, 11-11:30 a.m. Sunday school 2464 Peters Road, Troy ice, 10 and 11:15 a.m. contemoporary for 2 year olds through sixth grade; Phone: 773-1096 services, 10 a.m. Sunday school for all Mon. — 7 p.m. Shawl Ministry meeting. www.safeharbortroy.com ages.

Pastor Simon Young CHRISTIANSBURG UNITED UNITED CHURCH Sun. — 11 a.m. celebration service METHODIST CHURCH OF CHRIST and Kidz Church; Thu. — 7 p.m.

Grafton Dialton Road, St. Paris Christian development.

Pastor Mark Atterholt COVINGTON UNITED Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, CHURCH OF CHRIST OTHERS 10:30 a.m. service.

115 Pearl St. ALCONY GRACE Pastor Rev. Howard Storm NAZARENE 1045 S. Alcony Conover Road Sun. — 9:30 a.m. worship, 11 a.m.

Pastor Stephen Marcum Sunday school. Handicap accessible, TIPP CITY CHURCH Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, nursery available.

OF THE NAZARENE 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. youth felFIRST UNITED CHURCH St. Rt. 571 & I-75 lowship, first and third Sun., 7 p.m.

OF CHRIST Phone: 667-6586 Sunday evening service; Wed. — 7 120 S. Market St., Troy Pastor Bradley Warkentine p.m. prayer meeting. www.firstucctroy.org Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, BAHA’I FAITH Sat. — 5 p.m. worship; Sun. — 9 10:30 a.m. worship service, 6 p.m.

Please contact 669-7962. a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worevening service; Tues. — 8 a.m. Men’s ship; Mon. — 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. GED; BIBLE MISSIONARY Bible study; Sat. — 7-11 a.m. youth 1003 E. Canal St. Tues. — 5 p.m. Circles of Hope; Wed. recreation center.

Pastor Robert Lewis — 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. GED, 6 p.m. Las TROY CHURCH OF Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Posadas; Thurs. — 7 p.m. choir THE NAZARENE 10:30 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. worship; rehearsal; Sat. — 5 p.m. worship Pastor Jeff Rollison Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer meeting. (chapel).

1200 Barnhart Road, Troy CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH LOSTCREEK UNITED Corner of W. Market St. and Barnhart NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST Road Corner of St. Rt. 571 and Red 7007 Troy-Urbana Road, Casstown (937) 339-3117 River-West Grove Road Pastor Jason Egbert

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Phone: 676-3535 Pastor Bill Cornett Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m. evening service, 6 p.m. Patch Club — three years through grade six.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE 4100 Benfield Dr., Kettering, Phone: 298-1376 The Rev. Eunice Chalfant Sun. services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

— child care available at both services, junior church available at 11 a.m. service only. Music: Kenny Rice of the Hathaways.

CENTER FRIENDS 8550 W. St. Rt. 571, W. Milton Pastor, Kerry Baker Phone: 698-3114 Church Phone: 698-5964 Parsonage Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship. Nursery provided.

CERTAIN TRUTH MINISTRIES

Meeting at the Troy Rec Center, 11 N. Market St., Troy Pastor Tim Kinder (937) 216-6384 Sunday — 10:30 a.m. worship.

CHRIST LIGHT UNITY PRAYER CIRCLE Baird Family Center 527 N. Market St., Troy Pastor Lisa Davis Sun. — 7 p.m. Services.

CHRIST MISSIONARY FREEDOM 602 W. Main St. Pastor Tom Holley 332-8018 Sun.— 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship, 5 p.m. youth, 5 p.m. new comers; Wed. — 7 p.m. service.

CHRISTIAN CHAPEL Pastor Jessie Tipton Ginghamsburg Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. service.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY 1575 W. State Route 571, Tipp City Minister John F. Shroyer Sun. — 10:30 a.m. morning fellowship, children’s fellowship; Wed. — 7:30 p.m. Bible study.

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER PIQUA

Cinemark Miami Valley Cinemas 1020 Garbry Road Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 381-9753 joldham@clcdayton.org www.clcpiqua.com Pastor James Oldham Sunday — 10 a.m. worship service CHURCH OF JESUS 421 Wood St., Piqua Pastor Brian T. Hamilton 773-4004 www.churchofjesuspiqua.com Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m., worship service Wed. — 6:30 p.m. Prayer; 7 p.m.

Bible study.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 1427 W. Main St., Tipp City 667-2710 Pastor Jeff Seekins Pastor Tim Board, associate Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service; nursery and children’s programs throughout the morning; Wednesday — 6:30 p.m. family night service for kids, teens and adults.

LUDLOW FALLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Oak and Vine St. Ludlow Falls Phone: 698-3823 The Rev. Jerry Collins Sun. — 9:15 a.m. morning worship.

COVE SPRING CHURCH 5705 E. Walnut Grove Road Pastor Evan Garber

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COURTS OF PRAISE Open Bible Church 410 N. Elm St., Troy Pastor Joshua Pierce Sunday — 10 a.m. services; Wed. — 6 p.m. Life groups.

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10:30 a.m. morning worship; Wed. — 6:30 p.m. AWANA Club, Cubbies: Preschool Sparks: K-2nd grades, Truth & Training: 3rd -6th grades, Junior Varsity: 7th-9th grades SUGAR GROVE BIBLE 7875 S. Kessler-Frederick Road Tipp City (in Frederick) Phone: 698-4478 Pastor Larry Sneed Sun. — 9:30-10 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45-11:45 a.m. special music & worship service.

SYNAGOGUE ANSHE EMETH Monthly worship services; for dates or more information call 5470092.

THE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER One mile north of Christiansburg 3537 S. Elm Tree Road Cell Phone: 360-6046 or Home Phone: 788-2710 Pastor Jim Fannin Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 7 p.m. service; Wed — 6:30 p.m. teens.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 475 W. Loy Road Phone: 773-3392 Grant Armstrong, bishop, 3397509 Sun. — 9-10:15 a.m. Sacrament meeting, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Sunday school, 11:15 a.m.-noon Priesthood meeting, Relief Society; Mon. — Family home evening; Wed. — 7 p.m. young women and young men activity night.

THE LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP CENTER 947 North Market St. Pastors Gilbert and Phyllis Welbaum Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m.

Bible study, youth fellowship.

TROY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1440 E. State Route 55 www.troychristianchurch.org Pat McWhorter, Children’s Minister Caleb Christman, Student Minister Rob Campbell, Worship Minister Sun. — 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. worship, children’s programs at both services.

Call 335-8731 about adult small groups and teen cell groups.

TROY GOSPEL TABERNACLE Long and Ellis streets Pastor Erv Holland Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Sunday evening services 6 p.m.; Wed. — 7 p.m. Prayer meeting at Bible Study.

UPPER ROOM WORSHIP CENTER 203 N. 4th St., Tipp City Phone: 667-5585 www.theur.net Senior Pastor Greg Simmons Sun. — 11 a.m. Sunday worship celebration, followed by adult, youth and children’s ministries; Friday — 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christian program for hurts, habits and hang-ups.

Various small groups meet throughout the week UPPER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

5850 N. State Route 41, Covington 473-2128 Pastor Eugene Oburn Sunday — 9:30 a.m. morning worship, 10:50 Bible study; Mon. — 6:30 p.m. AWANA; Wed. — 6:30 p.m. TRUTH GRACE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 1477 S. Market St., Troy, next to Fat Boyz Pizza and Yuppie Puppie Pastor, Elder Howard Collier Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. Sunday morning worship; Tues.

— 6 a.m. prayer; Wed. — 6 p.m. prayer, 7 p.m. Bible study.

TRUE LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship center — 1375 State Route 55, corner of Dorset and State Route 55 Admnistrative office — Stouder Center, 1100 Wayne St., Suite 1112 (937) 332-0041 www.takeheart.us Pastor Chris Daum Sunday — 10:30 a.m. worship.

HERITAGE TEMPLE Pastor Rod Dysinger Phone: 381-5186 Contact information: e-mail to heritagetemple@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at www.heritagetemple.frewebsites.com KOINOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 722 Grant St., Troy Pastor Johnathan Newman Sun. — 10:30 a.m. worship celebration.

LAURA CHRISTIAN Pastor Curtis F. Duncan Sun. — 9:30 a.m. service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Nursery provided.

LIGHTHOUSE HOLINESS CHAPEL Affiliated with Wesleyan Holiness Association of Churches 213 E. Water St., Troy Phone: (574) 601-7758 Justin N. Jessup, pastor Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. evening worship; Wed. – 7 p.m. worship, midweek prayer meeting.

LIVING HOPE WORSHIP CENTER 505 McKaigAve. Pastor — Linda Spicer Sun. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

NEW CARLISLE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 501 Dayton-Lakeview Road Elder Willis Adams Sat. — 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. Sabbath school.

SKYVIEW WESLEYAN 6995 S. Peters Road, Tipp City Pastor John Hughes, Sun. — 10:30 a.m. worship service, nursery provided; Wed — 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Bible study.

SPIRIT LIFE CHURCH 8527 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua Pastor Ken VanHoose Sunday — 10:30 a.m. worship services.

1400 Seidel Parkway, Piqua ST. JAMES COMMUNITY (937) 778-8822 702 Sherman Ave. E-mail: uvcc@uvcc.org Pastor Vickie L. Evans Web site: www.uvcc.org Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 Sunday celebrations at 9:15 and a.m. celebration; Wed. — 6 p.m. Bible 11:15 a.m. study.

WEST MILTON FRIENDS STILLWATER COMMUNITY 47 N. Main St. 7900 W. Sugar Grove Road, Pastor Kerry Baker Covington Phone: 698-2846 or 698-4549 Pastor Ralph Schaafsma Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Sun.— 9:30-10:30 a.m. worship.

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“We’ve got an array of decorations and feel that we are in compliance with federal law,” County Judge Richard Sanders told the newspaper. “We’re not pushing any religious down anybody’s throat. These are holiday decorations we enjoy.”

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received a letter Monday from the Madison, Wis.based Freedom From Religion Foundation, which argued the seasonal display on courthouse grounds amounts to an unconstitutional endorsement of the Christian faith.

Foundation attorney Stephanie Schmitt says that since the county allows the nonprofit group Keep Athens Beautiful to erect the displays on the town square, they amount to a “public forum.” Schmitt told the newspaper the group would ask to put up its own display. Schmitt said the foundation had received 20 to 25 complaints this holiday season of religious displays it regards as illegal.

In Elmwood City, Pa., the foundation has proposed hoisting a banner that reads: “At this season of the Winter Solstice, LET REASON PREVAIL. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world.

Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.”

Meanwhile, Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt said his office received a report Thursday that someone had defaced some of the figures in the display, but the markings were later removed.

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Mystery: A hostage video, family’s desperate plea WASHINGTON (AP) — Christine Levinson had endured nearly four years of despair since her husband, Robert, disappeared in Iran.

Every glimmer of hope in the U.S. government’s search for him had faded away, every optimistic lead had ended with disappointment.

Privately, some believed he was probably dead.

Then, in November 2010, the mother of seven, who had never given up hope, received an email from an unknown address. A file was attached.

But it would not open.

Frantically, she forwarded it to some computer savvy friends, people close to the family recalled. Can you open this, she asked? What is it?

Finally, the file opened.

Her friends held the phone to the computer. And though she could not see his face, she immediately recognized the voice.

“My beautiful, my loving, my loyal wife, Christine,” Robert Levinson began.

It was a video, the proof of life that the family had sought for so long.

The video, which the Coral Springs, Fla., family released Friday, represented the most significant clue in a mystery that has confounded investigators from the start. But it did not end the family’s vigil, or answer the most important questions: Who was holding Levinson?

And why?

On the tape, Robert Levinson, the once burly, gregarious retired FBI agent, looked haggard. His voice wavered. But he was

alive.

“I have been treated well.

But I need the help of the United States government to answer the requests of the group that has held me for three and a half years,” Levinson said. “And please help me get home.”

He was a hostage.

It was the first breakthrough in the case since Levinson, a private detective, traveled to the Iranian island of Kish in March 2007. His family said he was there investigating cigarette smuggling for a corporate client. He spent one night in a hotel, meeting a fugitive named Dawud Salahuddin, a man wanted for the murder of an Iranian diplomat in the United States in 1980.

Levinson checked out of his hotel and vanished.

Everything after that has been a mystery. The video, however, contained some tantalizing clues, and the government’s experts have studied each one.

The faint music in the background, it was determined, was Pashto wedding music from a region in Pakistan and Afghanistan, just over Iran’s eastern border.

The email address traced back to an Internet cafe in Pakistan, according to several officials who, like others interviewed for this story, spoke only on condition of anonymity to discuss the case.

And then there were Levinson’s words. He said a “group” held him, not a government. And he said he had been held “here” for that time, suggesting he had not been moved. But his words

appeared scripted. It could all be misdirection.

The video ignited the most hopeful round of diplomacy in his case to date.

Publicly, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced in March that Levinson was alive and called on Iran to help find him. More privately, U.S. officials met with members of the Iranian government to discuss the case.

Momentum seemed to be building toward Levinson’s release.

But some things didn’t add up. Most significantly, the note accompanying the video demanded the release of prisoners. But officials said the United States wasn’t holding those prisoners.

They concluded that some of them might not even be real people.

U.S. officials and Levinson’s family and friends were convinced that someone was trying to tell

them something, but they didn’t know who or what.

Whoever had Levinson, they figured, wanted to instill a sense of urgency.

“I am not in very good health,” Levinson, who is now 63, said in the video. “I am running very quickly out of diabetes medicine.”

Then, early this year, the family received another email, this one containing photos showing Levinson in an orange prison jumpsuit like those worn by detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison. He had a long beard and disheveled hair. He was even thinner.

In each photo, he wore a different sign hung around his neck. One read, “Why you can not help me.”

This time, officials traced the email back to Afghanistan. They still had no idea where Levinson was.

Perhaps the clues meant he was being held in

Balochistan a rugged, arid region that spans parts of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Maybe he was in the lawless tribal region along the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan. These areas are home to terrorists, militant groups and criminal organizations.

None of these groups has a clear motive for picking up Levinson. But an American hostage, particularly a former FBI agent, would be considered a valuable commodity to any of them.

Or maybe, some U.S. officials said, the Iranian government routed the video through Pakistan as a way to blame Levinson’s disappearance on someone else, like the anti-Iran terrorist group Jundallah.

But it was all just theory.

Both the government and the family kept the existence of the video and pictures quiet. The Associated

Press learned about them shortly after they arrived but delayed reporting about them because the government said doing so would jeopardize what was shaping up as the best chance to bring Levinson home.

But weeks became months, and officials soon became less optimistic about the talks between the U.S. and Iran.

On Friday, Christine Levinson and her son, David, broke out of the diplomatic process that had been unsuccessful for so long. On their family website, they posted a video message to the kidnappers.

“Please tell us your demands so we can work together to bring my father home safely,” David Levinson said.

They released the hostage video to the world and asked whoever sent it to contact them again.

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Sister may have to hit rock bottom before she can recover Dear Annie: I have three daughters, the youngest of whom is 45. "Susan" has not been in a relationship for five years, and she has a severe drinking problem.

She has had two DWI convictions and lost her license for a year. She received the usual counseling, did public service, paid a hefty fine and felt the embarrassment of seeing her name published in the local newspaper.

Susan doesn't seem to understand the problems she has created within the family. When she drinks, she becomes a different person, and I almost don't recognize her. She ruined my grandson's college graduation party, and my daughter-in-law still holds a grudge.

Recently, her older sister had a 50th birthday celebration. Susan arrived sober, but drank a bottle of wine and then searched the cupboards for more when she thought no one was watching. After we left, I was told that she was loud and belligerent and kept drinking long after everyone else had gone to bed. People searched for her car keys, but she left them in the glove box and ended up driving herself home at 3 a.m. No one wanted to call the police for fear that Susan would lose her license, her job and her apartment, but they were worried sick.

Susan has been to AA, but doesn't stick with it. She thinks her friends find her amusing, but she's lost a lot of friends. I've been to AlAnon and know the rest is up to her. My question is: Do we continue to invite her to family functions? I hate to see her destroying her health and reputation. — MADD and Sad Mother Dear Mother: Like many alcoholics, Susan needs to hit rock bottom before she will admit she needs help. And even then, we suspect an underlying depression is interfering with her sobriety.

Susan may be more willing to address that aspect of her illness, so please urge her to talk to her doctor and get a referral to a therapist. Whether to invite her to family functions is up to you, but we recommend she turn over her car keys as soon as she arrives.

Otherwise, call the police if she drives drunk. Better she loses her job than her life — or causes someone else to lose theirs.

Dear Annie: I've been with my boyfriend for three years. When we first met, he was working on his GED. That was fine because I knew he had a learning disability.

But he is now 23 and making little progress toward his GED. I don't want to push him because that only frustrates him, and besides, anything I say goes in one ear and out the other. He has a janitorial job two nights a week, and with his GED, he could do so much better.

I want him to get this done so we can properly start our lives together. How do I convince him?

— California Girl Dear California: Your boyfriend has to want this for himself and be prepared to do the necessary hard work. Right now, he isn't willing. The best you can do is ask about his feelings on the subject and see where he stands.

Being a janitor is a perfectly respectable job, although he should aim for full-time employment. Decide whether this is good enough for you, because it may be what you get.

Dear Annie: We rarely get a response from grandchildren to whom we send carefully selected gifts. I have concluded that it is mostly due to a pathetic lack of manners.

Children need to be trained to express appreciation for what is given to them, and the irony is that emailing is so quick and easy.

The pervasive disappearance of even the most basic manners and consideration for others is cheapening our quality of life and sadly breeding some low-class citizens.

Good manners are nothing more than the oil that lubricates human interaction. — Disgusted in Florida Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall ('08) Mila Kunis, Jason Segel.

Superbad ('07) Michael Cera, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE

Calling out the system — go straight to the top Dear Heloise: I once called my phone company regarding an important issue. Not ever getting to speak to a real person, I hung up in total frustration. I left home to run some errands, and I saw a phonecompany service truck parked in front of a residence.

Still feeling frustrated, I pulled over and walked up to the repairman, and I politely told him my situation and asked him if he had a phone number I could call without going through all of this.

He told me it’s the biggest complaint he gets from customers. He pulled out a card from his pocket and wrote the

Hints from Heloise Columnist name and number of a person in the corporate office. I thanked him profusely.

I called the number, and sure enough, the person he wrote down was the person who answered. I told him the issue, and after 15 minutes, the problem was resolved! — Sandra in California

This is in response to a column about automated phone systems! Sometimes going straight to the top, if you can, is the best solution. — Heloise PET PAL Dear Readers: Irma in Augusta, Maine, sent a picture of five black kittens that she is fostering. They are arranged around the food dish in a pinwheel formation! To see the kittens and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com, and click on the “Pets” link. — Heloise BLANKET HINT Dear Heloise: Years ago, I read instructions you had for removing the wires from an old electric blanket. Please help!

— Mary A., via email Mary, this is so easy and ecofriendly, and it changes your electric blanket to a lightweight blanket in a flash!

You need to take the top and bottom of the blanket, feel where the wires end and make a small cut in the blanket fabric. Then grab the wires and very carefully pull them out, along with the thermostat.

If you need to make the cut a little bigger to get the thermostat out, it’s no big deal, because you are going to finish by sewing some stitches to close up the cuts. Now you have a recycled blanket to use all year long! — Heloise

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HOROSCOPE Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 Coincidentally, what previously proved unlucky for you in the past might pay off in the year ahead. Be prepared to go back and hoe some old ground in order to accomplish what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — When it comes to an important decision that must be made now, don’t let anybody else do your thinking for you.

Even if your solution isn’t perfect, it might be best for your situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’ll be a more effective problem solver if you act with speed and alacrity. Delays will only make things worse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If two friends of yours get into an argument, you should stay out of it — don’t try to be an arbitrator. All it would do is drag you into a squabble that should be none of your affair.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — When challenged by a friend, your inclination might be to respond with hostility, as opposed to offering an explanation. Consider first if it is really important who is right and who is wrong.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Sometimes you enjoy having your opinions and ideas questioned, but not today.

You should stay away from persons whom you know from experience are habitual critics.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Don’t take anything for granted when it comes to involvements with people who haven’t treated you fairly in the past. They haven’t changed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — We all have our days when we are a bit out of sorts. If your mate is a bit difficult to get along with, don’t make matters worse by challenging them to prove a point.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Try to keep pace with your work, because there is a strong chance things could quickly get out of hand and end up overwhelming you. Do your best to stay on schedule.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — By excluding a friend from something they would normally be involved in, you’re likely jeopardizing the relationship.

Think how you would feel if things were reversed and it was you being left out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — If something that you’re responsible for goes badly, don’t try to pass the blame onto somebody else. It would not only tarnish your image but cause you to lose a pal as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Weigh your words with extreme caution and limit your comments only to what you wouldn’t mind being repeated. What you say will most likely be told to all who matter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Guard any inclinations to rob Peter in order to pay Paul in hopes of somehow keeping your finances in good working order. Unfortunately, the measures taken will only be temporary.

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Today

Tonight

Mostly sunny High: 30°

Sunday

Mostly clear Low: 17°

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunday 7:47 a.m. ...........................

Sunset tonight 5:13 p.m. ...........................

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Wednesday

P.M. rain showers High: 43° Low: 30°

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Portsmouth 63° | 34°

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Mansfield 54° | 31°

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Toledo 56° | 34°

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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday .............................36 at 2:26 p.m.

Low Yesterday..............................30 at 7:22 a.m.

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Precipitation 24 hours ending at 5 p.m................................0.0 Month to date ................................................2.47 Normal month to date ...................................0.94 Year to date .................................................53.85 Normal year to date ....................................38.87 Snowfall yesterday ........................................0.00

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2011. There are 21 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 10, 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize the corecipient was Nicholas Murray Butler.

On this date: In 1861, the Confederacy admitted Kentucky as it recognized a pro-Southern shadow

state government that was acting without the authority of the proUnion government in Frankfort.

In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for helping mediate an end to the RussoJapanese War. In 1948, the U.N. General Assembly adopted its Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

In 1950, Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the first black American to

receive the award.

In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received his Nobel Peace Prize.

In 1967, singer Otis Redding, 26, and six others were killed when their plane crashed into Wisconsin’s Lake Monona.

In 1984, South African Bishop Desmond Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize.

In 1986, human rights advocate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel accepted the Nobel Peace Prize.

Police identify Virginia Tech gunman; investigation continues BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A part-time college student at a small school near Virginia Tech was identified Friday as the gunman who shot a police officer to death and then killed himself, triggering a lockdown on a campus still coping with the nation’s worst mass slaying in recent memory.

The day before the shootings, police said Ross Truett Ashley, 22, stole a sport utility vehicle at gunpoint from a real estate office in Radford. He dumped the car on the Virginia Tech

campus.

Authorities have not been able to say what led Ashley to kill a police officer he did not know at a school he had never attended.

“That’s very much the fundamental part of the investigation right now,” state police spokeswoman Corrine Geller said Friday at a news conference.

Police said Ashley walked up to patrolman Deriek W. Crouse and fired, then took off for the campus greenhouses, ditching his pullover, wool cap and back-

pack. He made his way to a nearby parking lot and when a deputy spotted him, he took his own life.

Ashley was a business management major at Radford, the school said on its website. He was from Partlow, Va., about 160 miles northeast of Virginia Tech. In Radford, he lived in a second-floor apartment above a yogurt shop, consignment store, barber shop and a tattoo parlor.

Neighbor Nan Forbes, a Radford senior, said Ashley was quiet, rarely seen or

Geller said. heard from. She Shortly before said she knew he 12:30 p.m., police was in trouble received a call from when she saw two a witness who said police officers an officer had been guarding the door shot. About six to Ashley’s apartminutes later, the ment overlooking first campus-wide the business secalert was sent by tion of Radford’s ASHLEY email, text message main drag.

“It does freak us out and electronic signs in unibecause we live in this versity buildings. Many building, but there was not students on campus were one peep of trouble, nothing preparing for exams, and some described a frantic unusual,” she said.

Crouse was a trained scene after the initial alert. firearms and defense Soon, heavily armed offiinstructor with a specialty cers were walking around in crisis intervention. He campus, caravans of SWAT had been on the force for vehicles were driving four years, joining about six around and other police months after 33 people cars with emergency lights were killed in a classroom flashing patrolled nearby.

Students outdoors went building and dorm April 16, inside buildings. Those 2007.

At 12:15 p.m. Thursday, already there stayed put.

Crouse pulled over a stu- Everybody waited.

Police aren’t sure what dent and was shot while sitting in his unmarked cruis- the gunman was doing at er. The student didn’t have this point. After the shootany link to the gunman, ing, he fled on foot to the

greenhouses, where he left some of his clothes and his ID. Fifteen minutes after the witness called police, a deputy sheriff on patrol noticed a man at the back of another parking lot about a half-mile from the shooting. The man was by himself, looking around furtively and acting “a little suspicious,” according to Geller.

The deputy drove up and down the rows of the sprawling Cage parking lot and lost sight of the man for a moment. The deputy then found the man lying on the pavement, shot to death. The handgun was nearby.

Police said nobody witnessed the suicide, the parking lot apparently vacant because of warnings. For three more hours, students checked their phones, computers and TVs. Finally, the school gave the all clear.

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TODAY’S TIPS

■ Hockey

• BASEBALL: The Troy Post 43 baseball team is holding an all-youcan-eat spaghetti dinner on the first Saturday of every month. Items include a large salad bar, bread, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. The price is $6.75 for adults and $4 for children under 12. All proceeds go to the Troy Post 43 team baseball team.

• BASEBALL: The Troy Post 43 baseball team is holding the 27th Annual Troy Legion Baseball Christmas Wreath Sale. Items include custom decorated or plain wreaths of every size, poinsettias, grave blankets, grave stands, center pieces and white pine roping. All proceeds go to the Troy Post 43 baseball team. To place an order or find out more information, call Frosty or Connie Brown at (937) 3394383 or send an email to ibrown@woh.rr.com.

• BASEBALL: The Major League Holiday Baseball Camp will conduct a two-day camp for hitting, pitching, catching and fielding for ages 10-18 from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at the Darke County YMCA in Greenville.

Registration is at 11:30 a.m., and the cost is $95. For more information, call (937) 423-3053.

• SUBMIT-A-TIP: To submit an item to the Troy Daily News sports section, please contact Josh Brown at jbrown@tdnpublishing.com.

Reassuring finish

13 December 10, 2011

Troy, St. Xavier battle to 2-2 tie

BY COLIN FOSTER Sports Writer cfoster@tdnpublishing.com Troy didn’t get a win on Friday.

What they got was reassurance.

With a 6-1 record entering Friday’s home opener at Hobart Arena against St. Xavier, the Trojans already knew they were good.

But facing a team like St. Xavier — one of the better teams

TROY Troy goaltender Jake Eldridge makes a glove save during Friday night’s home opener — a 2-2 tie — at Hobart Arena.

in the Southwest Ohio High School Hockey League — was going to be a test.

The Trojans outshot St. Xavier 10-3 in the final period and 27-14 for the game but missed their chances down the stretch on Friday, resulting in a 2-2 tie.

“We’ll take the tie, especially when you consider that we were

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TODAY Boys Basketball Versailles at Covington (8 p.m.)

Newton at Lehman (7:30 p.m.)

Girls Basketball Fairmont at Troy (1 p.m.)

Bellefontaine at Tippecanoe (1 p.m.)

Newton at Dixie (1:30 p.m.)

Bowling Lebanon/Northmont at Troy (10 a.m.)

Beavercreek at Tippecanoe (5:30 p.m.)

Swimming Greenville at Piqua (1 p.m.)

Lehman at Trotwood Invite (TBA) Wrestling Troy, Piqua at Edgewood Invite (9 a.m.)

Tippecanoe at Northeastern Duals (TBA) Milton-Union quad (10 a.m.)

Miami East at Greenville Invite (Dec. 10) Troy Christian at Ironman Invite (1 p.m.)

Lehman at Lancer Invite (10 a.m.)

Troy’s Joel Evans swims the 100 breaststroke during Friday night’s meet against Piqua and Miami East.

Trojans sweep tri-meet Staff Reports The Troy Trojans dominated a double-dual meet Friday night.

Which is exactly what coach Chris Morgan was hoping to see heading into a busy week.

The Trojans beat Piqua 20879 and Miami East 219-43 Friday at the Robinson Branch YMCA, with Piqua topping Miami East 126-74.

SUNDAY Hockey Troy at Bowling Green (1 p.m.)

Swimming Lehman at Sidney tri (5 p.m.)

MONDAY Girls Basketball Tippecanoe at Anna (7:30 p.m.)

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

Troy Christian at Miami Valley (TBA) Bradford at Houston (7 p.m.)

Bowling Troy at Springfield (4 p.m.)

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

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

Troy Christian at Miami Valley (7:30 p.m.)

Girls Basketball Milton-Union at Preble Shawnee (7:30 p.m.)

Lehman at Marion Local (7:30 p.m.)

Bowling Beavercreek at Piqua (4:30 p.m.)

Wrestling Tippecanoe at Coldwater tri (6 p.m.)

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Troy’s Cody May drives the baseline and scores Friday night against Sidney at the Trojan Activities Center.

Meeting adjourned Trojans back on same page after 81-41 win

BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@tdnpublishing.com The game was well out of hand already.

It didn’t matter to the Trojans.

With a 30-point lead in the third quarter, Zach Martinez still dove to the floor chasing a steal at halfcourt, wrestled it away from a Sidney player and tapped it in the general direction of Kelley Kirtz, who also hit

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McCoy suffers concussion in loss Browns coach Pat Shurmur defended his team’s handling of quarterback Colt McCoy’s head injury in a 14-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

McCoy sustained a concussion from a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers linebacker James Harrison in the fourth quarter Thursday.

McCoy was replaced for two plays by backup Seneca Wallace before coming back in and throwing an interception.

Shurmur said McCoy didn’t show any symptoms of a concussion until after the game. See Page 14.

the deck to keep it away from a Yellowjacket. He swatted it over to a wide-open Jordan Price underneath the basket, and Price cashed in the ultimate hustle play with an uncontested layup.

It was a far cry from Tuesday’s game against Beavercreek.

“On Tuesday night, we would have stood around, watched and waited for someone else to make that play,” Troy coach Tim Miller said. “Our whole mentality and demeanor was different than it was that night.”

■ See TROJANS on 15 Troy’s Jordan Price sizes up a 3-point shot Friday against Sidney.

“The kids had a great week of practice, and they all swam fantastic tonight,” Morgan said.

“They all either swam the times they did last week or bettered them.

“It was a great meet with Piqua and Miami East, and there were a lot of people there.”

Troy’s girls 200 medley relay team of Reagan Dutton, Angela Dennison, Kaysee Morgan and

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Vikings unbeaten at home Staff Reports CASSTOWN — The Miami East Vikings finished up their three-game season-opening homestand in impressive fashion Friday night.

Four Vikings reached double digits and Miami East used a 227 third-quarter performance to

MIAMI COUNTY put away an easy 71-34 victory against Cross County Conference foe National Trail, keeping the Vikings’ record in their new gym perfect at 3-0 (2-0 CCC).

The Vikings used another tough defensive performance to coast to the win — after opening up with a 20-10 lead after one, Miami East allowed eight points and seven points in the second and third quarters, respectively.

“It was another aggressive night,” Miami East coach Allen

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Buckeyes, Jayhawks set for battle LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self rattles off the matchups that everyone wants to see: Jared Sullinger against Thomas Robinson, Aaron Craft toeto-toe with Tyshawn Taylor, Travis Releford versus William Buford.

“I mean, there’s a lot of individual things going on,” Self said, before making something abundantly clear: “I look forward to seeing Kansas play Ohio State.”

The second-ranked Buckeyes visit Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday to face the No. 13 Jayhawks in a tasty non-conference treat. Two of the nation’s top programs, a handful of the best players and one of the premier venues in college basketball form the backdrop of a March-like matchup in midAP PHOTO December.

Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger, left, plays against “There are a lot of Duke’s Mason Plumlee Nov. 29 in Columbus. things about it,” Self said.

“But when I look at matchups, I say, ‘How do you guard the post? How do you guard ball screens, more so than individuals going after each other?’

But of course with Jared and Thomas, you have two of the premier players in America that will be guarding each other at least part of the time.”

That’s assuming Sullinger is healthy enough to play.

The preseason AllAmerican has been hobbled by a bad back, and Buckeyes coach Thad Matta said he won’t know until Saturday whether the big guy will be available. Sullinger missed their 64-35 victory over Texas Pan-American last Saturday, but he’s practiced a bit this week.

“It’s amazing how much better he’s moving and all those things,” Matta said Wednesday. “We’ve got two

more days to look at it but don’t know for sure what he’s going to do.”

Sullinger is averaging better than 19 points and 10 rebounds per game, and his shooting rate is about 62 percent. If he’s unable to go, the onus of slowing down Robinson will fall to junior Evan Ravenel, who is averaging just over 5 points per game.

“Thomas Robinson is one of the better rebounders I’ve seen, next to Jared,” said Ravenel, a transfer from Boston College. “Jared’s a great rebounder, probably the best I’ve ever played with or against.

Thomas Robinson is in the same (class).”

Robinson is the only player in the Big 12 averaging a double-double, with 17.4 points and 12 rebounds per game. He’s coming off a career-high

26 points and 11 rebounds against Long Beach State, showing an ability to score from the perimeter along with working hard in the post.

“We’re a different basketball team (without Jared),” Matta said, “but guys have to play their role. They have to do the job that they need to do every possession.”

Self said he expects Sullinger to play, along with Taylor, his starting point guard who has a right knee injury. Taylor came off the bench in Tuesday’s victory over the 49ers, but he wound up playing 34 minutes and participated fully in practice this week.

“I hope everybody’s healthy and everybody plays and it’s an unbelievable game where you have two terrific teams and sets of players going after each other,” Self said.

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McCoy suffers concussion

NCAA OKs extra coaches for bowl, recruiting at OSU

Browns QB drilled by nasty hit BEREA (AP) — Browns coach Pat Shurmur defended his team’s handling of quarterback Colt McCoy’s head injury in a 14-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

McCoy sustained a concussion from a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers linebacker James Harrison in the fourth quarter Thursday.

McCoy was replaced for two plays by backup Seneca Wallace before coming back in and throwing an interception.

Shurmur said McCoy didn’t show any symptoms of a concussion until after the game.

Shurmur is confident the Browns’ medical staff followed the NFL’s strict guidelines on head injuries when they assessed McCoy on the sideline. McCoy told Shurmur “he was ready to go” before going back in.

Shurmur was adamant that if McCoy had been symptomatic “he would not have gone back in the game absolutely not.”

Shurmur said McCoy did not show any signs of having a concussion until he was leaving the locker room.

League spokesman Greg Aiello was asked in an email if the Browns followed protocol.

“We will review it with the team,” he responded.

Before McCoy went back into the game, Shurmur said the second-year QB told him “I’m ready to go.”

Shurmur insists the Browns, who have had

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Trainers tend to Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy after he was hit

by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison in the fourth quarter Thursday in Pittsburgh. McCoy injured his hand and was wobbled by a hit from Harrison during the Steelers’ 14-3 win several players sustain concussions over the past two seasons, abided by the league’s policies on head injuries.

“I feel very confident that if he wasn’t able to play we would have stopped him,” Shurmur said. “I can assure everyone that we followed protocol.”

Browns tight end Benjamin Watson and fullback Owen Marecic both left the game with

concussions.

McCoy’s father, Brad, told the Plain Dealer that his son should not have gone back in the game. He said his son felt nauseated and “didn’t even know who he was.”

Shurmur said McCoy did not say he felt sick and passed all the necessary tests to be allowed to return to the game.

“I’m the father of a quarterback,” Shurmur

said. “I understand the emotion.”

Shurmur did not criticize Harrison’s hit, and added he had strong feelings but did not want to discuss them publicly.

Last season, Harrison knocked Browns wide receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Joshua Cribbs out of the game with hits to the helmet.

Harrison was fined $75,000 for the blow to Massaquoi.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State asked for and received NCAA approval to exceed the limit of football coaches on staff through the Buckeyes’ bowl game.

The existing staff, under Luke Fickell, will prepare the Buckeyes on the field in the days leading up to and including their Gator Bowl game against Florida on Jan. 2. Then there is incoming coach Urban Meyer, who will handle only recruiting while hiring his own assistants.

Athletic director Gene Smith said the split staffs were “normal in some transitions.” He added, “We are operating within allowable NCAA and Big Ten rules.”

Ohio State requested the waiver permitting the arrangement and it was verbally approved by the NCAA on Nov. 28, the day the university officially introduced Meyer as its new coach. Fickell has served as an interim since Jim Tressel was pressured to resign on May 30 in the wake of a scandal involving Buckeyes accepting cash and tattoos for signed memorabilia.

The waiver specifies that no more than 10 coaches and no more than seven at any one time may be involved in recruiting.

Ohio State asked for the waiver because otherwise it would have exceeded the maximum number of allowed coaches under NCAA rules.

There have been some rumblings at other schools that the waiver gives Ohio State a competitive advantage because their coaching staffs must deal with bowl preparations and recruiting at the same time with no additional people.

Michigan coach Brady Hoke was asked about the coaches waiver on Friday.

“It’s different. That would be my reaction. I’ve never heard of it,” he said.

“Is that an advantage?

Yeah, I think so.”

Later Friday, Illinois introduced new coach Tim Beckman, a former assistant at Ohio State. He revealed that Illinois has also requested a coaches waiver to help during the transition.

“I knew that was going on,” Beckman said. “I think it’s just something that we’re gonna try to do right now so that we have that same advantage that they do.”

NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said the practice was not all that rare.

“The NCAA has certainly received similar waiver requests prior to the bowl season from universities that have recently experienced coaching staff changes,” she said in an email to The Associated Press. “When granted, these waivers are temporary, typically lasting through the bowl game, and only provide relief from maximum number of coaches allowed to be employed by the school. To prevent competitive advantage, the university still cannot exceed the number of coaches allowed to recruit at any one time and the amount of coaches allowed on the sidelines remains the same.”

Smith, who said he had asked for and received the waiver when he was the AD at Arizona State, said he didn’t understand why other schools would be complaining.

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Cavaliers weighing decision on guard Davis INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Baron Davis remains one of Cleveland’s starting guards. That could change at any time.

On Friday, Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant said Davis has reported for training camp, and that the club has not made a decision on whether to waive the veteran by using the NBA’s new “amnesty clause.”

However, Cavs coach Byron Scott may have hinted that Davis’ days are numbered when he was asked if the former All-Star could be a mentor to rookie Kyrie Irving, the No. 1 overall draft pick.

“To be honest with you, you know who the best mentor for Kyrie is? You’re looking at him,” said Scott, who is beginning his sec-

ond season with Cleveland. “You’re looking at him. I’ve had this situation with Chris Paul (in New Orleans) as well. I don’t want to sound cocky, but you’re looking at him.

I’m the best.”

The Cavs are trying to decide if it makes more sense to move forward with or without the 32year-old Davis, who was acquired in a trade last season with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs have contemplated using the “amnesty clause” in the new labor agreement that allow teams to cut and pay players while also getting salary-cap and luxury-tax relief. The team could pay Davis the roughly $28 million he is owed for the next two seasons and let him leave as a free agent.

They could also negotiate a buyout with him.

The team has had talks with Davis’ representatives. Grant was asked if Davis had requested his release.

“We are not going to get into any private negotiations or discussions that we have with our players or anyone else,” he said.

Davis and his teammates are expected to be available for interviews following an afternoon practice.

The most pressing concern for the Cavs is turning their offense over to Irving, the former Duke standout who turned pro after playing just 11 games last season because of a foot injury. Cleveland went just 19-63 last season and are hoping Irving and forward Tristan

Thompson, the No. 4 overall pick, can get them back to contending status.

If Davis stays with Cleveland, Scott said it’s possible he and Irving could be on the floor at the same time.

“I’ve been known to do that, to play point guards together,” he said.

Scott is eager to get to work with his team following the labor lockout.

There isn’t much time to get ready for the 66-game schedule, which will open for Cleveland on Dec. 26 against Toronto. Last season, Scott demanded a lot from his players during camp, pushing them to the point of exhaustion by making them run.

He can’t be as tough this time around.

“Camp Scott has to be a little bit like Camp Soft,”

he said. “I can’t be the normal guy that I normally am in training camp.”

Grant carefully sidestepped questions about the letter that Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent to NBA commissioner David Stern on Thursday protesting the proposed trade of Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Stern nullified the trade from New Orleans for “basketball reasons.”

In his letter, Gilbert said, “I just don’t see how we can allow this trade to happen. … I know the vast majority of owners feel the same way that I do. …

When will we just change the name of 25 of the 30 teams to the Washington Generals?”

Grant was reluctant to address his boss’ comments.

“Dan is a passionate

guy,” he said. “It’s a joy working for a guy who is that aggressive and it allows us to be aggressive and go after things. But it is not my place or our place to get into communications he has having with other owners or the league office.”

Grant said the team is still in negotiations with free agent guard Anthony Parker.

• It’s Official INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookies Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson.

The team said it finalized the contracts for the Nos. 1 and 4 picks in this year’s draft on Friday before the first training camp practice. Financial terms on the deals were not immediately known.

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Hockey only allowing one shot on goal during that time — a slap shot from near the blue line which Troy goalie Jake Eldridge had no trouble warding off.

The Trojans evened the game later in the period when a Brandon Beaty pass set up Will Schober for a clean shot at goal, which deflected off the St. Xavier goalie and onto the stick of Andrew Stang, who rebounded the puck and sent it into the back of the net to tie the game at 1-1 with 40 seconds remaining.

“We worked real hard to get that,” Walters said.

“Brandon Beaty worked real hard to get puck in the zone.

Will picked it up and took the shot. The rebound was sitting there, Andrew Stang picked it up and put home.”

Troy got the scoring rolling early in the second, as Nick Usserman made a nice move to get across the blue

■ CONTINUED FROM 13 down a couple players,” Troy coach Larrell Walters said. “I think St. X is going to be one of the best teams in our league — they’ve already beaten every other team down there. They beat three teams in our league last week. We didn’t execute the best, and I think if we could have done that a little better tonight, the game would have been a different result.

“I’m not disappointed.

Sometimes the puck bounces your way, sometimes it doesn’t.”

St. Xavier scored on only its second shot of the game, as Wille Foote scored on a pass from Will Rinaldi seven minutes into the game for a 1-0 lead. And less than three minutes later, a Clay Terrill tripping penalty gave St. Xavier its first power play of the game.

But the Trojans withstood the five-on-four advantage,

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line, which set up a two-onone break for the Trojans.

Usserman then found Logan Tiderington, who made the goalie miss and flipped home a backhander to help the Trojans build a 2-1 advantage. Minutes later, the Trojans found themselves on a power play, but couldn’t score.

“That goal was typical of what we are trying to do,” Walters said. “Work hard to get puck down the ice, you know, passing on a two-onone, going to the open side — it was just beautiful. Logan and Nick just put on a great demonstration of what we are trying to do as a team.”

But St. Xavier found new life when Tiderington was called for boarding with 7:46 remaining in the second. Just 42 seconds after that, another Troy penalty set up a fiveon-three power play for St. Xavier, and this time St. Xavier capitalized with Dan

Pfeil scoring a goal less than a minute later.

“I thought Jake Elderidge did a great job in goal,” Walters said. “Without the five-on-three, it could have been a completely different game. I mean, we were just starting to get going at that point, and it’s just amazing how things like that can take the wind right out of your sail.”

And it looked like St. Xavier was about to net the go-ahead goal at the three minute mark of the second, as the puck trickled through the last line of the Trojan’ defense to St. Xavier’s Robby Thomas. But just a Thomas was about to shoot, Troy’s Austin Erisman came up and delivered a crushing blow that eliminated the shot attempt from happening.

The tie brings Troy’s PHOTOS COURTESY LEE WOOLERY/SPEEDSHOT PHOTO record to 6-1-1, with a game Troy’s Derrick Bark skates with the puck Friday during against Bowling Green set the Trojans’ home opener against St. Xavier at Hobart for Sunday.

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Troy’s Kaysee Morgan swims in the 100 butterfly during Friday night’s meet against Piqua and Miami East.

Swimming ■ CONTINUED FROM 13 Mackenzie Rice won (2:10.06), as did the200 free relay team of Dutton, Sammie Hunter and Meredith and Lindsey Orozco (1:56) and the 400 free team of the Orozcos, Hunter and Rice (4:27.91).

Morgan won the 200 free (2:26.64). Meredith Orozco won the 50 free (28.42 seconds). Rice won the 100 free (1:05.63).

Hunter won the 500 free (6:30.66).

Angela Dennison won the 100 breaststroke (1:24.94).

Piqua’s Emma Kiefer won the 200 IM (2:23.26) and the 100 butterfly (1:06.78).

For the boys, the 200 medley relay team of Will Evans, Max Goodall, Tommy Jackson and Mason Riemer won (1:50.03), The 200 free

team of Riemer, Evans, Peter Mengos and Matthew Roetter won (1:39.01) and the 400 free team of Jackson, Roetter, Goodall and Joel Evans won (4:06.41).

Goodall won the 200 IM (2:25.81) and 100 breast (1:12.22). Riemer won the 50 free (23.16 seconds) and 100 free (51.91 seconds). Joel Evans won the 200 free (2:09.35).

Jackson won the 100 fly (1:03.31) and 100 backstroke (1:05.28). Will Metzger won the 500 free (6:11.93).

Troy is back at home Dec. 16 to host Northmont. The Trojans then travel to Wright State for the Butler Invitational the following day and then take on Troy Christian and Botkins on Dec. 19.

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No. 12 Florida beats Rider JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It was a pick-yourpoison game for Rider on Friday night against No. 12 Florida. Most of the time, the Broncs made the wrong choice.

The Gators (7-2) used the strong inside presence of center Patric Young in the first half and then turned to their outside shooting in the final 20 minutes to pull away for a 90-69 victory at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

Kenny Boynton scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half to lead Florida.

Young was 5 of 6 from

the field in the first half when he scored all 12 of his points. He had seven of his 10 rebounds in the first half as the Gators took a 43-26 lead.

Rider was in a zone defense, paying particular attention to the outside shooting threat of Florida’s guards which left Young free inside the paint.

“My teammates were able to find me in the first half when they were in that zone,” said Young, who was returning to his hometown where he led Providence H.S. to a state championship as a senior.

Troy’s Tyler Miller scores over a crowd of Sidney defenders Friday.

■ CONTINUED FROM 13 In Friday night’s Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division opener at the Trojan Activities Center, though, the Trojans outhustled, outshot and outplayed the Yellowjackets from start to finish in an 81-41 blowout — so much so, in fact, that the starters all earned the entire fourth quarter off thanks to their effort and performance.

“I attribute that to the kids all coming together and getting everyone on the same page for the betterment of the team,” Miller said.

Which was necessary after the 59-41 loss to the Beavers their last time out.

“After that game, they conducted their own team meeting, looked each other in the eyes, called each other out face-to-face and challenged each other to do things right to get better,” Miller said. “It showed a lot of maturity on the kids’ behalf. “(After the Beavercreek game) they were embarrassed, we were embarrassed, I was embarrassed for the program. They weren’t going to allow that type of performance to be repeated.”

And even though Sidney (0-3, 0-1 GWOC North) kept the game close with long-range shots, the Trojans (2-1, 1-0 GWOC North) answered with a game of “anything you can do, we can do better.”

Troy hit its first four attempts from 3-point range — including three first-quarter 3s by Cody May — and went on a pair

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Troy’s Zach Martinez picks up a loose ball during Friday night’s 81-41 victory over Sidney at the Trojan Activities Center. of extended runs to put the game away.

After a 3 by Sidney’s Preston Heath made it a 12-9 game, the Trojans scored 12 straight … then went on a 10-point run after a lone Sidney bucket to separate them, making the score 34-13 in the middle of the second quarter.

During each of the runs, Troy had chances for three-point plays and missed the free throw, only to have May beat Sidney to the rebound and put it back in.

May hit five 3s on the night and had a gamehigh 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Martinez added 13 points and three steals and Tyler Miller added nine points, six rebounds and two

blocks.

“It’s amazing when you run the offense through instead of trying to go oneon-one,” Miller said. “Be a little more patient and you’re going to get much better looks.”

Dylan Cascaden also broke double figures, scoring 10 points off the bench as all 12 players that saw the floor for Troy scored, with the starters all playing only two and a half quarters.

“You saw guys flying around, trying to share the ball with their teammates, crashing the glass hard,” Miller said. “Our whole mentality was different.”

Troy ends its seasonopening four-game homestand Tuesday against unbeaten Miami East.

Sidney — 41 Jordan Fox 0-1-1, Preston Heath 2-0-5, Desmond Hudson 00-0, Tyree Manley 4-1-12, Jalen Herd 0-0-0, Matt Slonaker 2-0-5, Calvin Milligan 1-0-2, Jacob Davis 0-0-0, Zyler White 1-0-2, Gold Barnes 0-0-0, Patwaun Hudson 3-0-9, Conner Echols 1-02, Troy Rosengarten 0-3-3.

Totals: 14-4-41.

Troy — 81 Zach Martinez 8-1-18, Devon Alexander 0-1-1, Seth Lucas 1-14, Cody May 8-0-21, Kelley Kirtz 0-3-3, Nick Wagner 2-0-5, Dylan Cascaden 5-0-10, Tyler Miller 4-19, Jordan Price 1-0-2, Zack Rohr 2-0-4, Quentin Vaughan 1-0-2, Zack Miller 1-0-2. Totals: 33-781.

Score By Quarters Sidney ................11 25 32 41 Troy ....................28 43 61 81 3-point goals: Sidney — Heath, Manley 3, Slonaker, P. Hudson 3. Troy — Martinez, Lucas, May 5, Wagner.

Records: Sidney 0-3, 0-1.

Troy 2-1, 1-0.

Reserve score: Troy 57, Sidney 36.

half, and I felt the kids came out and responded in the second,” Tippecanoe coach Matt Pond said. “We rebounded better, we went up three. Came all the way back. But we aren’t going to win too many games when we turn the ball over 14 times.”

Brandon Ervin led Tipp with 14 points and nine rebounds.

Twin Valley South 31, Bethel 28 BRANDT — Bethel had been averaging four guys in double figures in both games this year.

But on Friday, the Bees scorers didn’t show up.

The Bees shot 26 percent from the field and 37 percent from the foul line, resulting in a 31-28 loss to Twin Valley South.

“We had nobody in double figures,” Bethel coach Rick Hickman said. “It was just one of those nights where it felt like there was a lid on the basket.”

Kyle Hamlin and Gus Schwieterman each scored seven for the Bees.

Franklin Monroe 51, Newton 41 PLEASANT HILL —

Newton hung with Franklin Monroe for three quarters, but the Jets took over the game in the fourth, going on a 21-11 run to win the game 51-41.

“The game was tied at the end of three,” Newton coach Steve Fisher said. “It basically came down to us letting them score 21 in the fourth.

We got behind quick, had to pressure them, and they got to the free throw line.”

Jordan Hodges led the Indians with 12 points.

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Roundup Tecumseh 37, added 10 points.

Tippecanoe 34 Miami East hits the road Mack said. “We had 14 steals NEW CARLISLE — and forced 20 turnovers. for the first time Tuesday, Tippecanoe came to play on That’s the third straight traveling to Troy.

Friday, but in the end, the game where we’ve forced 20Troy Christian 47, Red Devils came up on the plus turnovers.”

Yellow Springs 41 “It’s good to get everyTROY — Troy Christian short end of the stick, losing one involved.” got its 12th consecutive to Tecumseh by a score of 37Gunner Shirk led the Metro Buckeye Conference 34.

The Red Devils only shot Vikings with a solid all- win Friday night, defeating around night, scoring 18 Yellow Springs by a score one foul shot on the night.

It was a game of runs, as points and adding seven of 47-41.

Tipp outscored Tecumseh rebounds, three steals and Specer Thomas and 13-2 in the third quarter to two assists. Garrett Mitchell Grant Zawadzki both set take the lead. But Tecumseh added 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals, career highs, scoring 15 stormed back in the fourth, Bradley Coomes had 12 and 14 points, respectively. with a 15-9 run to seal its The Eagles (2-0) play fate. points, seix rebounds and “We were down five at three steals. Josh Snyder Miami Valley on Tuesday.

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Other Scores: Covington 51, TC North 38 Tri Village 83, Bradford 32

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FOOTBALL National Football League All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 9 3 0 .750 362 247 7 5 0 .583 290 260 N.Y. Jets 5 7 0 .417 278 304 Buffalo 4 8 0 .333 246 220 Miami South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 9 3 0 .750 310 189 Tennessee 7 5 0 .583 249 229 3 9 0 .250 152 238 Jacksonville 0 12 0 .000 174 358 Indianapolis North W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 10 3 0 .769 282 198 Baltimore 9 3 0 .750 296 192 Cincinnati 7 5 0 .583 266 250 4 9 0 .308 178 254 Cleveland West W L T Pct PF PA 7 5 0 .583 256 292 Denver 7 5 0 .583 274 308 Oakland Kansas City 5 7 0 .417 163 268 San Diego 5 7 0 .417 287 289 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA 7 5 0 .583 283 244 Dallas 6 6 0 .500 287 315 N.Y. Giants Philadelphia 4 8 0 .333 271 282 Washington 4 8 0 .333 202 256 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 9 3 0 .750 393 269 7 5 0 .583 269 244 Atlanta 4 8 0 .333 290 324 Carolina Tampa Bay 4 8 0 .333 218 329 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 12 0 0 1.000 420 262 7 5 0 .583 291 242 Chicago 7 5 0 .583 333 277 Detroit 2 10 0 .167 246 330 Minnesota West W L T Pct PF PA x-San Francisco10 2 0 .833 288 161 Seattle 5 7 0 .417 216 246 5 7 0 .417 232 269 Arizona 2 10 0 .167 140 296 St. Louis x-clinched division Thursday, Dec. 8 Pittsburgh 14, Cleveland 3 Sunday's Games New Orleans at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Houston at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 1 p.m.

New England at Washington, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Chicago at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Buffalo at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.

Oakland at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:20 p.m.

Monday's Game St. Louis at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 Jacksonville at Atlanta, 8:20 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Dallas at Tampa Bay, 8:20 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18 New Orleans at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Houston, 1 p.m.

Green Bay at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

New England at Denver, 4:15 p.m.

Cleveland at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m.

Baltimore at San Diego, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m.

College Football FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming (8-4) vs. Temple (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Utah State (7-5) vs. Ohio (9-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) vs. San Diego State (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU (10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona State (66), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Mississippi (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (66), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (84), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs.Washington (7-5), 9 p.m.

(ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville,Tenn.

Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m.

(ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 31 Meinke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (66), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso,Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs.Utah (7-5), 2 p.m.

(CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis,Tenn.

Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (102), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (103), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1 p.m.

(ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Stanford (11-1) vs.Oklahoma State (111), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs.Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington,Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (102), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 21 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, TBA, (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 28 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Feb. 5 Texas vs. Nation At San Antonio Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. (CBSSN) NCAA Division II Football Playoff Glance All Times EST First Round Saturday, Nov. 19 North Greenville 63, Albany State (Ga.) 14 California (Pa.) 44, Elizabeth City State 0 Kutztown 17, Concord 14 North Alabama 43, West Alabama 27 Northwest Missouri State 35, Missouri Western 29 Minnesota-Duluth 30, Saginaw Valley 27 Wayne State (Mich.) 48, St. Cloud State 38 Washburn 52, Abilene Christian 49 Second Round Saturday, Nov. 26 New Haven 44, Kutztown 37 North Greenville 58, at Mars Hill 32 Northwest Missouri State 38, Midwestern State 31 Wayne State (Mich.) 38, NebraskaKearney 20 Winston-Salem 35, California (Pa.) 28 Delta State 42, North Alabama 14 Pittsburg State 31, Washburn 22 Minnesota-Duluth 24, Colorado StatePueblo 21 Quarterfinals Saturday, Dec. 3 Winston-Salem 27, New Haven 7 Wayne State (Mich.) 31, MinnesotaDuluth 25 Delta State 28, North Greenville 23 Pittsburg State 41, Northwest Missouri State 16 Semifinals Saturday, Dec. 10 Wayne State (11-3) at Winston-Salem (13-0), 2 p.m.

Delta State (11-2) at Pittsburg State (11-1), 7:05 p.m.

Championship Saturday, Dec. 17 At Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, Ala. Semifinal winners, 11 a.m.

NCAA Division III Football Playoff Glance All Times EST First Round Saturday, Nov. 19 Franklin 24, Thomas More 21 Kean 34, Christopher Newport 10 Salisbury 62, Western New England 24 St. John Fisher 23, Johns Hopkins 12 Delaware Valley 62, Norwich 10 Wesley 35, Hobart 28 Wabash 38, Illinois College 20 Centre 51, Hampden-Sydney 41 Mount Union 47, Benedictine (Ill.) 7 Wis.-Whitewater 59, Albion 0 St.Thomas (Minn.) 48, St.Scholastica 2 Monmouth (Ill.) 33, Illinois-Wesleyan 27 Mary Hardin-Baylor 34, Redlands 13 McMurry 25, Trinity (Texas) 16 North Central (Ill.) 59, Dubuque 13 Linfield 30, Cal Lutheran 27 Second Round Saturday, Nov. 26 Salisbury 49, Kean 47 St. John Fisher 27, Delaware Valley 14 Mount Union 30, Centre 10

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY BOXING 9:45 p.m. HBO — Heavyweights, Seth Mitchell (23-0-1) vs.

Timur Ibragimov (30-3-1); champion Amir Khan (26-1-0) vs. Lamont Peterson (29-1-1), for WBA/IBF super lightweight title, at Washington COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN — NCAA Division I, FCS, playoffs, quarterfinals, teams and site TBD 2:30 p.m. CBS — National coverage, Army vs. Navy, at Washington 8 p.m. ESPN — Heisman Trophy presentation, at New York GOLF 2:30 p.m. NBC — Franklin Templeton Shootout, second round, at Naples, Fla. 3 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Dubai World Championship, final round, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon CBS — National coverage, Duke vs. Washington, at New York 12:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Cincinnati at Xavier 2 p.m. FSN — BYU at Utah 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma St. vs. Pittsburgh, at New York 3:15 p.m. ESPN — Ohio St. at Kansas 4 p.m. FSN — Clemson at Arizona 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Villanova at Temple 5:15 p.m. ESPN — Kentucky at Indiana 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Miami at West Virginia 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Michigan St. at Gonzaga SOCCER 9:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Wolverhampton at Manchester United Wabash 29, North Central (Ill.) 28 Wesley 49, Linfield 34 Wis.-Whitewater 41, Franklin 14 St. Thomas (Minn.) 38, Monmouth (Ill.) 10 Mary Hardin-Baylor 49, McMurry 20 Quarterfinals Saturday, Dec. 3 Mount Union 20, Wabash 8 Wis.-Whitewater 34, Salisbury 14 St. Thomas (Minn.) 45, St. John Fisher 10 Wesley 27, Mary Hardin-Baylor 24 Semifinals Saturday, Dec. 10 Wesley (12-1) at Mount Union (13-0), Noon St. Thomas (Minn.) (13-0) at Wis.Whitewater (13-0), 3:30 p.m.

Championship Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl Friday, Dec. 16 At Salem Stadium Salem,Va. Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

NAIA Football Playoff Glance All Times EST First Round Saturday, Nov. 19 Marian (Ind.) 31, Grand View (Iowa) 0 St. Francis (Ind.) 28, Missouri Valley 14 Georgetown (Ky.) 21, Benedictine (Kan.) 7 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) 40, Southern Nazarene (Okla.) 28 St. Xavier (Ill.) 51, Bethel (Tenn.) 13 St. Francis (Ill.) 21, Morningside (Iowa) 17 Carroll (Mont.) 47, Valley City State (N.D.) 0 Azusa Pacific 49, Ottawa (Kan.) 26 Quarterfinals Saturday, Nov. 26 Marian (Ind.) 49, St. Francis (Ill.) 7 Georgetown (Ky.) 26, St. Francis (Ind.) 14 St. Xavier (Ill.) 22, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) 14 Carroll (Mont.) 17, Azusa Pacific (Calif.)

14 Semifinals Saturday, Dec. 3 St. Xavier (Ill.) 30, Marian (Ind.) 27 Carroll (Mont.) 35, Georgetown (Ky.) 3 Championship Saturday, Dec. 17 At Barron Stadium Rome, Ga. St. Xavier (Ill.) (13-1) vs. Carroll (Mont.)

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BASKETBALL Friday's Scores Boys Basketball Akr. Firestone 85, Akr. North 44 Ada 70, Wapakoneta 55 Anna 51, Ft. Loramie 43 Ansonia 47, Arcanum 38 Antwerp 52, Ft. Jennings 39 Apple Creek Waynedale 58, Jeromesville Hillsdale 51, OT Arlington 77, Dola Hardin Northern 18 Ashland Crestview 58, Greenwich S. Cent. 50 Avon Lake 57, Berea 56 Bainbridge Paint Valley 51, Frankfort Adena 47 Barnesville 62, Bridgeport 54 Beallsville 66, Caldwell 56 Beavercreek 56, Centerville 47 Bedford 81, E. Cle. Shaw 75 Bellefontaine 41, Spring. Kenton Ridge 32 Berlin Hiland 62, Malvern 52 Bettsville 65, N. Baltimore 46 Beverly Ft. Frye 62, Lore City Buckeye Trail 48 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 49, Middleburg Hts. Midpark 30 Brookfield 65, Warren JFK 63 Brooklyn 63, Sullivan Black River 43 Cadiz Harrison Cent. 67, Richmond Edison 60 Can. Glenoak 49, N. Can. Hoover 41 Can. South 60, Alliance Marlington 57 Canal Fulton Northwest 77, Louisville Aquinas 61 Canfield 42, Warren Champion 40 Casstown Miami E. 71, New Paris National Trail 34 Castalia Margaretta 47, Oak Harbor 29 Celina 74, Cols. Linden McKinley 67 Chesapeake 79, Gallipolis Gallia 41 Chillicothe Huntington 59, Piketon 55 Chillicothe Unioto 54, Williamsport Westfall 36 Cin. Country Day 64, Hamilton New Miami 29 Cin. Finneytown 58, Cin. Indian Hill 55 Cin. La Salle 63, Middletown Fenwick 27 Cin. Mariemont 50, Cin. Wyoming 41 Cin. Moeller 45, Kettering Alter 44

Cin. N. College Hill 75, St. Bernard 48 Cin. Princeton 76, Cin. Sycamore 37 Cin. Purcell Marian 48, Cin. Riverview East 44 Cin. SCPA 55, Cin. Oyler 5 Cin. St. Xavier 57, Day. Carroll 45 Cin.Turpin 69, Cin. McNicholas 46 Cin. Western Hills 73, Cin. Woodward 64 Cin. Withrow 61, Cin. Shroder 48 Clayton Northmont 60, Huber Hts. Wayne 57 Cle. JFK 75, Cle. Rhodes 61 Cle. Lincoln W. 51, Cle. Collinwood 47 Cle. MLK 83, Cle. Max Hayes 51 Clyde 41, Huron 40 Collins Western Reserve 55, Norwalk St. Paul 42 Columbia Station Columbia 93, Medina Buckeye 65 Columbiana Crestview 67, Columbiana 34 Conneaut 50, Kinsman Badger 29 Covington 51, Lewisburg Tri-County N. 38 Crown City S. Gallia 60, Waterford 51 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 54, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 31 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 70, Gates Mills Gilmour 39 Day. Dunbar 108, Day. Ponitz Tech. 30 Day. Miami Valley 46, Spring.

Emmanuel Christian 43 Day. Stivers 49, Day. Meadowdale 47 Day. Thurgood Marshall 78, Day. Belmont 40 Defiance 64, Paulding 34 Dover 36, Cambridge 32 E. Palestine 48, Hanoverton United 32 Eaton 49, Brookville 35 Elida 69, Spencerville 54 Elmore Woodmore 55, Rossford 49 Euclid 51, Warrensville Hts. 44 Fairfield 66, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 52 Fairview 51, Oberlin Firelands 49 Findlay 45, Tol. Cent. Cath. 40 Fostoria 66, Bloomdale Elmwood 62 Franklin 66, Monroe 32 Fremont Ross 61, Oregon Clay 60 Ft. Recovery 58, Delphos Jefferson 30 Garfield Hts. Trinity 72, N. Ridgeville Lake Ridge 17 Georgetown 52, Batavia 36 Germantown Valley View 68, Day. Oakwood 66 Gibsonburg 46, Tol. Maumee Valley 43 Grafton Midview 52, N. Ridgeville 33 Grafton North Eaton Christian Community School 49, Brookville 35 Green 71, Copley 50 Hamilton Ross 72, Cin. Mt. Healthy 50 Hannibal River 72, Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 61 Harrison 58, Trenton Edgewood 40 Hillsboro 53, Greenfield McClain 33 Hubbard 38, Girard 36 Hudson 57, Parma 35 Jackson Center 56, Sidney Fairlawn 38 Kent Roosevelt 53, Mogadore Field 48 Kettering Fairmont 48, Springfield 37 Kings Mills Kings 78, Loveland 59 LaGrange Keystone 67, Rocky River Lutheran W. 64 Lakewood St. Edward 85, Mentor Lake Cath. 52 Leavittsburg LaBrae 56, Poland Seminary 54 Lees Creek E. Clinton 76, Williamsburg 70 Lima Bath 67, Lafayette Allen E. 55 Lima Cent. Cath. 66, New Bremen 40 Lima Shawnee 60, Haviland Wayne Trace 52 Lima Sr. 81, Tol. St. Francis 54 Lima Temple Christian 55, Rockford Parkway 51 Lisbon David Anderson 69, Mineral Ridge 60 Lowellville 56, McDonald 55 Lucasville Valley 67, Minford 52, 2OT Lyndhurst Brush 74, Medina 54 Macedonia Nordonia 61, Medina Highland 38 Magnolia Sandy Valley 55, Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. 51 Mansfield St. Peter's 77, Kingsway Christian 38 Mantua Crestwood 69, Akr. Coventry 45 Mason 71, Cin. Colerain 58 Massillon Jackson 61, Bidwell River Valley 36 Massillon Tuslaw 72, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 53 Mayfield 62, Solon 52 McComb 51, Arcadia 31 Mechanicsburg 55, W. Liberty-Salem 54 Middletown 63, Hamilton 41 Millbury Lake 87, Genoa Area 52 Miller City 52, Defiance Ayersville 39 Morrow Little Miami 63, Cin. Glen Este 60 Mt. Orab Western Brown 77, BethelTate 58

TROY DAILY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 49, Sebring McKinley 37 N. Olmsted 66, Olmsted Falls 55 N. Royalton 65, Strongsville 52 Navarre Fairless 64, Wooster Triway 50 New Carlisle Tecumseh 37, Tipp City Tippecanoe 34 New Concord John Glenn 64, McConnelsville Morgan 22 New Knoxville 50, Waynesfield-Goshen 44 New Lebanon Dixie 55, Camden Preble Shawnee 49 New London 62, Ashland Mapleton 39 New Madison Tri-Village 83, Bradford 32 New Middletown Spring. 68, Canfield S. Range 66, OT Newton Falls 61, Orwell Grand Valley 42 Niles McKinley 70, Jefferson Area 68, OT Norwalk 66, Shelby 49 Norwood 72, Cin. College Prep. 43 Oak Hill 53, Portsmouth W. 31 Pandora-Gilboa 72, Van Buren 48 Parma Padua 70, Parma Hts. Holy Name 60 Pemberville Eastwood 54, Tontogany Otsego 39 Peninsula Woodridge 65, Windham 50 Philo 53, Zanesville W. Muskingum 36 Plymouth 66, Monroeville 50 Port Clinton 67, Milan Edison 48 Portsmouth 73, S. Point 58 Racine Southern 60, Wahama, W.Va. 41 Rayland Buckeye 86, Bellaire 79 Reading 44, N. Bend Taylor 31 Richfield Revere 41, Lodi Cloverleaf 34 Rocky River 66, Bay Village Bay 45 Rootstown 64, Mogadore 60 Salineville Southern 51, Wellsville 46 Sandusky Perkins 54, Sandusky St. Mary 52 Sarahsville Shenandoah 64, Shadyside 48 Seaman N. Adams 77, FayettevillePerry 55 Sheffield Brookside 59, Lorain Clearview 50 Smithville 53, Doylestown Chippewa 45 Southeastern 49, Chillicothe Zane Trace 47 Spring. Cath. Cent. 57, N. Lewisburg Triad 46 Springboro 93, Miamisburg 53 St. Clairsville 81, Belmont Union Local 39 St. Henry 73, St. Marys Memorial 57 St. Paris Graham 46, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 41 Steubenville Cath. Cent. 76, Bowerston Conotton Valley 69 Struthers 81, Youngs. Liberty 79 Sugarcreek Garaway 59, StrasburgFranklin 42 Sycamore Mohawk 42, Kansas Lakota 28 Thompson Ledgemont 53, Warren Lordstown 34 Thornville Sheridan 52, New Lexington 43 Tiffin Columbian 61, Bellevue 57 Tol. Bowsher 93, Tol. Woodward 87, OT Tol. Christian 62, Oregon Stritch 60 Tol. Emmanuel Baptist 54, Lakeside Danbury 32 Tol. Ottawa Hills 77, Northwood 48 Tol. Rogers 87, Tol. Waite 67 Tol. Scott 80, Tol. Start 79 Tol. Whitmer 62, Tol. St. John's 59 Troy 81, Sidney 41 Troy Christian 47, Yellow Springs 41 Twinsburg 51, Parma Normandy 37 Uhrichsville Claymont 51, Byesville Meadowbrook 32 Uniontown Lake 50, Youngs. Boardman 36 Urbana 68, Spring. NW 40 Vanlue 59, Cory-Rawson 46 W. Carrollton 57, Bellbrook 35 W. Salem NW 61, Rittman 40 Wadsworth 58, Tallmadge 34 Warren Howland 75, Campbell Memorial 38 Washington C.H. 42, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 30 Waynesville 78, Carlisle 59 Westlake 50, Amherst Steele 27 Willard 66, Sandusky 62 Wintersville Indian Creek 63, Martins Ferry 32 Wooster 85, Ashland 83, 2OT Worthington Christian 51, Milford Center Fairbanks 40 Xenia 87, Lebanon 61 Xenia Christian 38, Lima Temple Christian 36 Youngs. Christian 44, Youngs. Mooney 43 Zanesville 52, Marietta 47 Zanesville Rosecrans 61, Coshocton 52 Avon Tournament Elyria Cath. 66, Vermilion 61 Friday's Scores Girls Basketball Archbold 50, Metamora Evergreen 38 Aurora 48, Perry 47 Bowling Green 67, Napoleon 49 Burton Berkshire 44, Newbury 26 Caledonia River Valley 57, Galion Northmor 33 Cardington-Lincoln 62, Sparta Highland 60 Chagrin Falls Kenston 37, Chagrin Falls 27 Chesterland W. Geauga 61, Orange 52 Cin. Purcell Marian 84, Cin. Riverview East 20 Cols. Upper Arlington 46, Worthington Kilbourne 32 Crestline 60, Lucas 47 Cuyahoga Hts. 44, Gates Mills Hawken 38 Delta 60, Liberty Center 41 Dublin Coffman 68, Galloway Westland 47 Edon 40, Gorham Fayette 20 Grove City Cent. Crossing 50, Hilliard Darby 35 Hamler Patrick Henry 50, Swanton 27 Hilliard Bradley 77, Cols. Franklin Hts. 18 Independence 42, Wickliffe 18 Lewis Center Olentangy 76, Marysville 29 Middlefield Cardinal 73, Fairport Harbor Harding 58 Painesville Harvey 68, Kirtland 59 Perrysburg 55, Sylvania Southview 48 Reynoldsburg 64, Newark 47 Richmond Hts. 52, Beachwood 51 Richwood N. Union 64, Mt. Gilead 41 Stryker 54, W. Unity Hilltop 41 Sylvania Northview 82, Maumee 36 Thomas Worthington 45, Hilliard Davidson 40 Upper Sandusky 41, Ontario 37 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 58, Holland Springfield 49 Xenia Christian 48, Day. Temple Christian 39

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 27 17 7 3 37 96 79 Pittsburgh 29 16 9 4 36 88 72 N.Y. Rangers 25 15 6 4 34 73 58 New Jersey 27 14 12 1 29 70 78 N.Y. Islanders 26 9 11 6 24 59 82 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 27 17 9 1 35 89 56 Boston 29 15 11 3 33 91 94 Toronto 28 15 11 2 32 78 75 Buffalo Ottawa 29 13 12 4 30 90101 Montreal 29 11 11 7 29 72 76 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 29 16 8 5 37 81 71 Florida Washington 28 15 12 1 31 88 89 28 13 11 4 30 81 85 Winnipeg Tampa Bay 28 12 14 2 26 73 91 Carolina 31 9 18 4 22 79108 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 29 17 8 4 38 96 90 Chicago 27 17 9 1 35 82 61 Detroit St. Louis 28 16 9 3 35 70 62 Nashville 28 13 11 4 30 74 77 Columbus 28 8 16 4 20 68 94 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 29 19 7 3 41 75 63 Vancouver 28 17 10 1 35 93 70 Edmonton 28 13 12 3 29 79 76 Calgary 28 13 13 2 28 70 80 Colorado 29 13 15 1 27 77 87 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 28 15 10 3 33 76 72 Phoenix 25 15 9 1 31 73 60 San Jose 27 15 11 1 31 71 77 Dallas Los Angeles 28 13 11 4 30 64 65 Anaheim 28 8 15 5 21 65 92 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday's Games New Jersey 5, Ottawa 4, SO Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO Vancouver 4, Montreal 3, SO Florida 2, Boston 0 Chicago 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, OT Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2 Nashville 4, Columbus 3, OT Detroit 5, Phoenix 2 St. Louis 4, Anaheim 2 Calgary 3, Colorado 2 Minnesota 4, Los Angeles 2 San Jose 5, Dallas 2 Friday's Games Washington 4, Toronto 2 Buffalo 2, Florida 1, OT Winnipeg 4, Carolina 2 Colorado at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday's Games Montreal at New Jersey, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Boston at Columbus, 7 p.m.

San Jose at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday's Games San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

GOLF Dubai World Championship Scores Friday At Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth Course) Dubai, United Arab Emirates Purse: $7.5 million Yardage: 7,675; Par: 72 Second Round Alvaro Quiros......................68-64—132 Peter Hanson .....................64-72—136 Robert Rock.......................68-69—137 Rory McIlory.......................66-71—137 Paul Casey .........................72-66—138 Paul Lawrie.........................65-73—138 Louis Oosthuizien ..............72-67—139 Pablo Larrazabal................71-68—139 Francesco Molinari.............71-68—139 Shane Lowry......................69-70—139 Jaco Van Zyl.......................69-70—139 Luke Donald.......................72-68—140 Johan Edfors ......................72-68—140 Charl Schwartzel................69-71—140 Sergio Garcia .....................67-73—140 Fredrik Andersson Hed .....75-66—141 Raphael Jacquelin .............74-67—141 Mateo Manassero..............73-68—141 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano .....70-71—141 David Lynn..........................69-72—141 David Horsey......................69-72—141 Lee Westwood ...................73-69—142 Ian Poulter ..........................73-69—142 Rafael Cabrera-Bello .........72-70—142 Graeme McDowell.............71-71—142 Alexander Noren................70-72—142 Thomas Aiken....................69-73—142 Ross Fisher........................68-74—142 Richie Ramsay...................74-69—143 Retief Goosen....................74-69—143 Ernie Els .............................74-69—143 Thomas Bjorn.....................73-70—143 Lorenzo Gagli.....................72-71—143 Gregory Bourdy .................70-73—143 Thorbjorn Olesen...............70-73—144 Jamie Donaldson...............75-69—144 Martin Kaymer....................73-71—144 Gregory Havret ..................72-72—144 Scott Jamieson ..................72-72—144 Edoardo Molinari................71-73—144 James Morrison .................75-70—145 Robert Karlsson.................73-72—145 Thomas Levet ....................70-75—145 Hennie Otto........................70-75—145 Rhys Davies .......................73-73—146 Nicolas Colsaerts...............72-74—146 Joost Luiten........................76-71—147 Mark Foster ........................76-71—147 Michael Hoey .....................75-72—147 Anders Hansen..................74-73—147 George Coetzee ................74-73—147 Felipe Aguilar .....................70-77—147 Darren Clarke.....................76-72—148 Miguel Angel Jimenez .......71-77—148 Christian Nilsson................76-73—149 Peter Lawrie .......................75-74—149 Franklin Templeton Shootout Scores Friday At Tiburon Golf Club (Gold Course) Naples, Fla. Purse: $3 million Yardage: 7,288; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Modified Alternate Shot Mark Calcavecchia/ Nick Price..............................32-31—63 Keegan Bradley/ Brendan Steele ....................35-28—63 Jerry Kelly/ Steve Stricker .......................33-31—64 Rickie Fowler/ Camilo Villegas.....................33-32—65 Jason Dufner/ Sean O'Hair..........................32-34—66 Rory Sabbatini/ Jhonattan Vegas...................36-31—67 Kenny Perry/ Scott Stallings.......................35-32—67 Anthony Kim/ Webb Simpson.....................35-32—67 Chris DiMarco/ Chad Campbell ....................33-35—68

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Qualified candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Statistical Computing, Data Analysis, Business Administration or related field as well as thorough knowledge of data collection and analysis. Applied experience in assessment, statistics, and research methodology and supervisory experience is also highly desired.

Along with our excellent benefit package, we offer a minimum starting salary of $45,489 To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org

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FOUNDRY SUPERVISOR Our local established manufacturing company is seeking a foundry supervisor with 3-5 years foundry and supervisory experience.

Qualified candidates will have good understanding of operational tasks and equipment to improve operating efficiency, process materials in accordance with manufacturing specification and quality standards, provide safe work environment and develop/ coach employees within department.

Competitive benefits/ compensation package.

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CAUTION Early Childhood Services Coordinator

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The Council on Rural Services is seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Compliance and Data Manager to report on client progress and outcomes for participants enrolled in all Council on Rural Services programs as well as facilitate and manage agency wide data and processes that analyze department specific achievement indicators. Selected candidate will support the education focus and operations of the Agency by developing a working knowledge of State and Federal program performance standards. The ideal candidate must be energetic, hard-working, motivated, and reflect the leadership traits that support excellence throughout the programs. Must be skilled in the use of computer software for spreadsheets and statistical analysis and the ability to access, analyze and present gathered information in visually compelling formats.

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Call (937)454-9035 between 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday, to schedule appointment. All calls outside these hours will not be considered.

Degree in Design Engineering with 5+ years hands on experience in HVAC (Industrial Blowers & Fans) and Mechanical design with experience on CAD System and 3D Solid Edge Modeling. Primary duties consist of design and manufacturing of new products and the revision of the existing engineering database to reflect manufacturing and design improvements and cost reduction.

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Mail resume to: Dept 1208MY c/o Piqua Daily Call 310 Spring Street Piqua, Ohio 45356

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Must be safety-minded, friendly, patient and caring.

Send resume and cover letter to: SafeHaven Inc. 633 N. Wayne St. Piqua, OH 45356 by: December 16, 2011

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Liberty Commons is seeking a Resident Manager for our beautiful 1 bedroom apartment community located in Tipp City, Ohio.

877-844-8385 We Accept

The Council on Rural Services is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic leader who is committed to the early childhood profession to oversee, operate, and grow their Kids Learning Place location in Piqua in Miami County. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years direct supervisory experience, management in childcare operations, and a working knowledge of childcare licensing regulations in a Step Up to Quality accredited child care center. This position is responsible for the overall management of the center, including staff supervision, team development, effective parent relationships, and administration of daily operations. In addition, must possess excellent communication and business development skills and be willing to work with the local community to sustain continued growth. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Early Childhood Education or related) is required. The Kids Learning Place in Piqua provides full-day, year round, quality early care and education to over 220 children ages birth through school age. Our goal is to prepare children for success in school and in life by giving them a great start toward a bright future. Minimum starting salary is $39,748.

To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, December 10, 2011.

9am-3pm. FREE ADMISSION. Second Baptist Church, 232 South Wayne Street, Piqua, OH Info.: (937)773-0619 Crafts, gifts, food, face painting, music.

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305 Apartment

305 Apartment HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE

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TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685

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305 Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

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OTR DRIVERS ◆ Class A CDL required ◆ Great Pay and Benefits!

CDL Grads may qualify Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619

2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675.

(937)335-1443

CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom.

Senior approved. No pets. $450 (937)778-0524

HOLIDAY SPECIAL Every new move in on or before December 30th, 2011 will receive $50 gift card

DODD RENTALS Tipp-Troy: 2 bedroom AC, appliances $500/$450 plus deposit No pets (937)667-4349 for appt.

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Call (937)335-6950 TTY (216)472-1884

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PIQUA, 313 Broadway, 2 bedroom, downstairs, includes stove & refrigerator, no pets, $400, (937)418-8912.

TIPP CITY 2 bedroom, deluxe duplex, 11/2 car garage, C/air, gas heat, 2 full baths, all appliances, $705 month + dep.

937-216-0918

TROY, 26 1/2 North Short. Large 1 bedroom, downtown, hard wood floors, no pets, $375, garage available, $25.

(937)239-3818

PIQUA, 414 S Main, large 2 bedroom, stove refrigerator $400 monthly, (937)418-8912 PIQUA, LARGE 1 bedroom, upstairs, applianc es, utilities included, no pets, off street parking.

(937)339-0969.

PIQUA NORTHEND, 2 bedroom, 2 months rent free to qualified applicants! Downstairs with appliances and w/d hookup, new kitchen windows & bath, non-smoking or pets, deposit, required.

Available now! Included heat, $470 month, (937)773-2938 PIQUA upstairs, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, stove & refrigerator furnished (937)773-3285 after 5pm.

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2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908

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PIQUA, 2 bedroom carpeted, in Parkridge, A/C, stove, fridge, $400 month, $400 deposit. NO PETS! Call (937)418-6056.

TIPP CITY, 2 bedroom townhouse near I75, $510. 1.5 Bath, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, w/d, A/C, No Dogs. (937)335-1825.

TIPP CITY/ Huber Heights, 1 bedroom, country, $450 monthly includes water & trash, no pets (937)778-0524

TROY: SPECIAL DEALS 3 bedroom townhome, furnished & unfurnished.

Call (937)367-6217 or (937)524-4896.

TROY, 1 & 2 bedrooms.

Appliances, AC, W/D, water paid, very clean, no pets, 1 year lease plus deposit. Starting $445 (937)339-6736

TROY, 2 bedroom townhouse, 845 N. Dorset.

1.5 baths, carport, appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, water, $585.

(937)239-0320 www.miamicounty properties.com

Park Regency Apartments 1211 West Main (937)216-0398

TROY, 535 Stonyridge, 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, NO PETS. $450 month, $450 deposit.

(937)418-8912.

TROY area, 2 bedroom townhouses, 1-1/2 bath, furnished appliances, W/D hookup, A/C, No dogs $475. (937)339-6776.

VERY NICE large 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking, (937)308-9709.

WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $475 month, Lease by 12-15, FREE GIFTCARD, (937)216-4233.

315 Condos for Rent LOVELY TROY, 2 bedroom condo, private parking, washer/ dryer hookup. Appliances. $575.

Month FREE! (937)335-5440

320 Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 3214 Magnolia. $1000 a month plus deposit.

(937)339-1339

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320 Houses for Rent

510 Appliances

577 Miscellaneous

580 Musical Instruments

919 BROADWAY, Piqua. half double home, Newly updated, $397, (937)573-6917

WASHER and DRYER, Whirlpool Gold series. 3 Years old, like new, excellent condition! Paid $1600 selling set for $500.

(937)552-7786

HOSPITAL BED, invacare, electric foot and head, with mattress, 450 lbs. capacity, good condition. $325 (937)335-4276

ORGAN Works great!

Free. (937)335-8278

HOSPITAL TABLE on wheels, formica top table 30x48, maple stand two drawer, dog cage 24 inch, walker, $20 choice.

(937)339-4233

AQUARIUM, 29 gallon, oak trim. Includes 30" oak trim deluxe hood, 29 gallon deluxe oak stand. All for $100. (937)552-7786

COVINGTON, 3 bedroom house, large garage, washer/ dryer hook-up. 17 Face St. $600, deposit.

(937)418-6034 IN BRADFORD, nice 1 bedroom house, nice yard, $350, (937)773-2829 after 2pm.

PIQUA, 2935 Delaware Circle, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, No pets, $880 monthly, 1 year lease, (937)778-0524 PIQUA, 520 Miami Street, small 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, central air, $550, (937)418-8912.

325 Mobile Homes for Rent NEAR BRADFORD in country 3 bedroom trailer, $350. Also 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375. (937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

400 - Real Estate For Sale 410 Commercial 4 UNIT Apartment Building on Wayne Street, Troy. Single bedroom, non-smoking, no pets. 5 car detached garage.

Clearing 8% plus priced to sell.

(937)603-7529, 8am-5pm

500 - Merchandise

WASHER, Maytag Centenial, three years old, like new condition. Asking $150. (937)778-8816

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment GAS TANK, approx 300 gal round, pump and nozzle, $150 (937)368-5009

545 Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD, $125 a core pick up, $150 a core delivered, $175 a core delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237 FIREWOOD, $50 Truckload, delivered, split, seasoned hardwood, (937)596-6544 SEASONED FIREWOOD $165 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up.

Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

JUKE BOXES, three, Seaburg, Model SCD1, Rowe Ami, Model R93, Rowe Ami, Model R83, Cherry Master video game. (937)606-0248 METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal.

Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)451-1566 or (937)214-0861.

SLOT MACHINE, Pulsar, uses slugs, excellent condition, $200 OBO. Castle Horse Hair Buggy Blanket, over 150 years old, $350 FIRM. (937)339-3943 TREADMILL, Sears Proforma XP. Still under warranty. $175 (937)335-1540

560 Home Furnishings

TREK BICYCLE, 26 inch, Sole Ride 200 M/F frame, 3 speed as new. $200 Cash (937)339-1394

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, with Lighted bookcases, excellent condition, dark oak color, will deliver within Sidney, asking $1,000.

Call (937)492-0494

WALKER, hospital table, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, glider rocker, tub grabbers, end table, microwave & toaster ovens, more. (937)339-4233

FURNITURE FOR SALE call Please (937)335-1756

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SLEEPER SOFA, mauve and blue floral, 7 foot.

Good condition. $250.

Oak double door TV cabinet, lots of storage, DVD player shelf. $150.

(937)638-5591

REFRIGERATOR, Samsung RF265AA (25.8 cu. ft.), bottom freezer, French door, like new. All white, very clean, adjustable glass shelves.

French style doors are great and freezer is huge!

Must sell. $450 kristinegrangaard@yahoo.com.

(408)483-9539.

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925 Legal Notices

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SECTION 307.86 OHIO REVISED CODE

583 Pets and Supplies

The Miami County Commissioners will open sealed bids at their office in the Miami County Safety Building, 201 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 on

805 Auto 1998 OLDSMOBILE Bravada, AWD $850 OBO (937)335-1756

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 AT 1:45 P.M. for the following material:

2004 BUICK Le Sabre Ltd. 20,200 miles, white, navy blue cloth top. Loaded, front wheel drive, Leather interior, Immaculate. Florida car! $13,000 OBO. (937)492-1308

JACK RUSSELL mix, 11 years old. Free to good home. Elderly owner no longer able to care for her. (937)526-4166

6,050 Gallons, more or less, of White Traffic Paint, Water Base, Fast Dry Paint shall conform to Item 740.01 and 740.02 of Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications. Specifications and bid forms are available at the Miami County Engineers office, 2100 North County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373.

2007 HONDA CRV, low mileage only 53,034 , moon roof, AWD. Would make a great Christmas present. Asking $14,000 book value. below (937)751-8381

MALTESE 6 months to 3 years, males and females $200 with papers also Golden Yorkshire Terriers $200 males young adults.

Morkie $50, male 4 months.

Cash only.

(937)332-1370

Sealed bids shall be addressed to the Miami County Commissioners, 201 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 and shall arrive or be delivered to their office on or before THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 AT 1:45 P.M. Envelope is to be clearly marked "BID - TRAFFIC PAINT".

850 Motorcycles/Mopeds

The bidder must submit a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or money order in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid as a guarantee that he will enter a contract with the county, if he is the successful bidder.

1982 MOTORCYCLES, Kawasaki KZ44-D, runs good, approx.

36,000 miles, $500. 1978 Suzuki GS750EC, parts only $100. (937)368-5009

PIT BULLS. 3 blue nose Pit puppies. 2 grey females. 1 fawn (light tan male), blue eyes, 9 weeks old. UKC registered parents, shots, $300 OBO. (937)938-1724 moneyace99@yahoo.com

You may view this notice on the Board of Miami County Commissioners web site by going to www.co.miami.oh.us and clicking on the Legal Notices link.

890 Trucks 2000 CHEVY S10 Black, 130k Extreme.

Fair condition. miles.

OBO. $3000 (937)538-0714

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899 Wanted to Buy

CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up.

Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019

Wanted junk cars and trucks!

Cash paid! www.wantedjunkers.com Get the most for your call junker (937)732-5424.

The Miami County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bidding, and to award the contract to the bidder who in their consideration offered the lowest and/or best proposal.

MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: John F. Evans, President BY: Leigh M. Williams, Clerk 12/10/2011 2231327

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ZENITH TV, 25" color console, Excellent condition. $25 (937)335-7301

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Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep

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RE-ESTABLISHMENT

2775 S. County Rd. 25-A Exit 69 off I-75 N. Troy, OH 45373 937-335-5696 www.erwinchrysler.com

BMW of Dayton 7124 Poe Ave. Exit 59 off I-75 Dayton, Ohio 937-890-6200 www.evansmotorworks.com

4 Car N Credit

JEEP 8 Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep 2775 S. County Rd 25-A Exit 69 off I-75 N. Troy, OH 45373 937-335-5696 www.erwinchrysler.com

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8675 N. Co. Rd. 25-A Piqua, Ohio 45356 I-75 North to Exit 83 www.carncredit.com 1-800-866-3995

Boose Chevrolet

Independent Auto Sales

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575 Arlington Road, I-70W to Exit 21, 3/10ths of mi. south Brookville, OH 45309 1-800-947-1413 www.boosechevrolet.com

1280 South Market St. (CR 25A) Troy, OH 45373 (866)816-7555 or (937)335-4878 www.independentautosales.com

Quick Credit Auto Sales

Wagner Subaru

1099 N. Co. Rd. 25-A Troy, Ohio 45373 937-339-6000 www.QuickCreditOhio.com

217 N. Broad St. Fairborn, OH 45324 937-878-2171 www.wagner.subaru.com

PRE-OWNED

CHEVROLET 5

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CHRYSLER

One Stop Auto Sales

Sherry Chrysler Jeep Dodge 8645 N. Co. Rd. 25-A Piqua, Ohio 45356 I-75 North to Exit 83 www.paulsherry.com 1-800-678-4188

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Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Buckeye Ford Lincoln Mercury

2775 S. County Rd 25-A Exit 69 off I-75 N. Troy, OH 45373 937-335-5696 www.erwinchrysler.com

2343 W. Michigan Ave. Sidney, Ohio 45365 866-470-9610 www.buckeyeford.com

FORD

New Breman

Minster

Jim Taylor’s Troy Ford 20

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Exit 69 Off I-75 Troy, OH 45373 339-2687 www.troyford.com www.fordaccessories.com

Buckeye Ford Lincoln Mercury

Volvo of Dayton

2343 W. Michigan Ave. Sidney, Ohio 45365 866-470-9610 www.buckeyeford.com

7124 Poe Ave. Exit 59 off I-75 Dayton, Ohio 937-890-6200 www.evansmotorworks.com

Infiniti of Dayton 866-504-0972 Remember...Customer pick-up and delivery with FREE loaner. www.infinitiofdayton.com 10

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INFINITI

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2343 W. Michigan Ave. Sidney, Ohio 45365 866-470-9610 www.buckeyeford.com

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16 Richmond, Indiana

MERCURY 21 Buckeye Ford Lincoln Mercury

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LINCOLN

DODGE

8750 N. Co. Rd. 25A Piqua, OH 45356 937-606-2400 www.1stopautonow.com

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SUBARU 19

VOLKSWAGEN 10 Evans Volkswagen 7124 Poe Ave. Exit 59 off I-75 Dayton, Ohio 937-890-6200 www.evansmotorworks.com

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Troy Daily News

Christmas Coloring Contest

There are three age groups: 4 & Under, 5-7 and 8-10 ENTRY INFO Name: _________________________________________________________ Age:_____________ Phone: _______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Parents Names: ____________________________________________________________

Mail or drop off entries to:

Troy Daily News 224 South Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373

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937-335-1764

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All decisions of the judges are final.

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1800 W. High St., Piqua, OH 45356

(937) 773-4441

AUCTIONEER

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1021 S. Dorset Rd., Troy

405 1/2 Indiana Ave, TROY

2775 SOUTH COUNTY RD 25A

(937) 335-9614

339-3704

Early Beginning’s Childcare

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1733 W. Main St., Troy 937-440-8004 M-F 9-9, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10-4

Troy, Ohio 45373

(937) 335-4764 Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11 am - 5:30 pm Fri 11 am - 9 pm • Sat 11 am - 4 pm CLOSED SUNDAY

3232 North Co. Rd. 25A Troy, Ohio

440-7663 May the spirit of Jesus spread to everyone on his birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!

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937-875-2909

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937-440-1234

115 South Market Street, Troy (937) 335-4950

Mon.-Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12:30-4:30

Hours: Sun Closed; Mon-Fri 8am–7pm; Sat 8am–3pm

2100 West Main St. Troy

LOCATED IN TIPP PLAZA STATE ROUTE 571

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937-335-5658

Happy Holidays from

Troy Eagles ANNA’S Auxiliary CLOSET 971 1405 S. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy

K’S

Furry Friends Grooming Salon

L&M Family Barber Shop

AMISH

14 N. Market St. Troy, Ohio

Entries must be received in our office by Friday, December 16, 2011 at noon. Late entries will not be judged nor included in future advertising. Only original copies of this page will be judged. Winners will be contacted by telephone and the winner’s entries will be printed Saturday, December 24 in the Sidney Daily News.

Daniel C. Harris, O.D.

Submarine House FURNITURE Bar & Grill 15 S. Market Street, Piqua • Troy • Tipp City

The first place winner in each age group will receive a prize of $25.

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