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N. Koreans cry for late leader North Korea’s next leader escorted his father’s hearse in an elaborate state funeral on a bitter, snowy day Wednesday, bowing and saluting in front of tens of thousands of citizens who wailed and stamped their feet in grief for Kim Jong Il. Son and successor Kim Jong Un was head mourner on the gray day in Pyongyang, walking with one hand on the black hearse that carried his father’s coffin on its roof, his other hand raised in salute, his head bowed against the wind.

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3 rescued after Tenn. mine fire A fire broke out inside a zinc mine in Tennessee on Wednesday, trapping three miners inside for about three hours before they were rescued, authorities said.Two other miners below ground were injured by smoke inhalation. The three miners were trapped by smoke and needed respirators before they could leave the mine. A rescue team helped them out and they appeared unharmed, though they were taken to a hospital as a precaution, said Tim Wilder of the Jefferson County EMA.

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INSIDE TODAY Advice ............................7 Calendar.........................3 Classified......................10 Comics ...........................8 Deaths............................6 James S. Rice Judith L. Rhoades Edward G. Benson Lawrence Westfall Virginia Siegel Evelyn R. Downey Horoscopes ....................8 Opinion...........................5 Sports...........................14 TV...................................7

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(AP) — Girls seeking abortions in New Hampshire must first tell their parents or a judge, employers in Alabama must verify new workers’ U.S. residency, and California students will be the first in the country to receive mandatory lessons about the contributions of gays and lesbians under the set of state laws set to take effect at the start of 2012.

Many laws reflect the nation’s concerns over immigration, the cost of government and the best way to protect and benefit young people, including regulations on sports concussions. Alabama, with the country’s toughest immigration law, is enacting a key provision requiring all employers who do business with any government entity to use

a federal system known as EVerify to check that all new employees are in the country legally. Georgia is putting a similar law into effect requiring any business with 500 or more employees to use E-Verify to check the employment eligibility of new hires. The requirement is being phased in, with all employers with more than 10 employees to be included by July 2013.

Supporters said they wanted to deter illegal immigrants from coming to Georgia by making it tougher for them to work. Critics said that changes to immigration law should come at the federal level and that portions of the law already in effect are already hurting Georgia. “It is destroying Georgia’s economy and it is destroying the fabric

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Season gets last minute boost NEW YORK (AP) The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons split by a big lull. A surge in buying in the weeks before two Christmas coupled with a record-breaking Black Friday gave retailers a solid season. The doldrums between the buying binges show how shoppers have learned to wait for the discounts they know will come. For Dec. 1-24, spending rose 4.7 percent compared with the same period last year, according to research STAFF PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER firm ShopperTrak. In Lori Gunter, right, vists with Florence Childs at Upper Valley Medical Center Wednesday. Gunter found Childs November, it rose 4.1 perunconcious and on the ground behind Brower’s Stationers downtown on Christmas Eve morning and called 911. cent. A 4 percent increase Childs, a Morris House resident, has recovered and is due to be released from UVMC today.

‘She was being watched over’ Gunter finds, rescues unconcious woman BY RON OSBURN Staff Writer rosburn@tdnpublishing.com Lori Gunter wasn’t sure this past Christmas Eve morning that she should even bother to come in to work. After all, business at Brower Stationers in downtown Troy had been slow the day before, with just a handful of customers all day. But because she did, Florence Childs is alive today. “I really didn’t even know if it was worth coming in. You know, the day before Christmas, everyone goes to the mall. They don’t go downtown,” Gunter said. But she decided to go in anyway. “That’s just what I do. I work all the time,” Gunter said with a goodnatured smile. Gunter arrived about 9 a.m., and as she pulled into her parking space behind the building, she noticed a person lying on the ground against the back of the building. Gunter got out of her car and found the 84-

TROY year-old Childs unconscious and somehow awkwardly wedged underneath a drainpipe, wearing only a short sleeve shirt and pants on a 30degree morning. “My heart went into my stomach,” Gunter said. “She was unconscious, and when I touched her, she was ice cold.” Gunter — who had served for a time years ago as an EMT with the Pleasant Hill-Newton Township Fire Department — called 911. She took off her jacket and covered up Childs, who at that point began to slowly regain consciousness. “She was pretty disoriented. I tried to calm her and cover her up while I called 911. And I have to hand it to the (Troy) police and fire departments. They were there within a minute of when I called,” she said. Troy police officers Scott Gates and Chris Baker and paramedics

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Covington, Pleasant Hill and Bradford firefighters responded to an earlymorning fire Wednesday. A home in the 9700 block of Klinger Road is considered a total loss after sustaining an estimated $60,000 in damages. The Greg Dilts, Josh Havenar, John fire, which started in the Vance and Eric Krites arrived and home’s chimney, spread to were able to move the pipe away the attic and second story from Child’s face and get her out of the home. from underneath it. They cut off her Reports state that the wet and cold clothing, wrapped her fire was a result of a faulty in a blanket and rushed her to chimney. Upper Valley Medical Center. One person living in the home was taken to Upper • See OVER on Page 2 Valley Medical Center for treatment.

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Locally manufactured JFK hearse to be auctioned off BY WILL E SANDERS Ohio Community Media wsanders@dailycall.com

An iconic white hearse that solemnly transported the slain body of President John F. Kennedy and a Complete weather grieving First Lady from information on Page 9. the hospital to a Dallas airport will soon being going Home Delivery: to the highest bidder — 335-5634 and has a direct link to the Classified Advertising: unique heritage of Piqua. (877) 844-8385 The hearse, a 1964 Cadillac manufactured by Piqua’s Miller-Meteor Co., is slated to hit the auction 6 74825 22406 6 block next month through

PIQUA the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, which is one of the world’s largest auctioning houses for collector cars. Piqua Public Library Director and noted historian Jim Oda said MillerMeteor hearses played a very important, albeit underrated, part in history. “We don’t talk about funerals much, but here a fallen president was carried in a Piqua-made product and became a part of

the Kennedy legend,” Oda said. According to the automobile auctioning house, the hearse carried the bronze casket of Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy from the Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas to nearby Love Field where Air Force One waited for a return flight back to the nation’s capital that fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963. The auction is set to take place Jan. 21 in Scottsdale, Ariz., BarrettJackson announced recent-

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This 1964 Cadillac hearse manufactured by the MillerMeteor Co. of Piqua, which carried President Kennedy to the airport after his assassination 1963, will be auctioned next month through the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. Jackson Chairman and ly in a press release. “It’s an honor to be able CEO Craig Jackson. “While to offer a vehicle of this stature,” said Barrett• See JFK on Page 2

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BUSINESS ROUNDUP • The Troy Elevator The grain prices listed below are the closing prices of Wednesday. Corn Month Price Change Dec 6.4250 + 9.25 6.4250 + 9.25 Jan Mar 6.4750 + 9.25 O/N 5.4850 + 6.25 Beans Month Price Change Dec 11.6300 - 1.50 Jan 11.6300 - 1.50 Feb/Mar 11.7800 - 1.50 S/O/N 11.4500 - 1.00 Wheat Mont Price Change Dec 6.3600 + 6.50 Jan 6.3600 + 6.50 6.5300 + 6.75 J/A You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com.

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appeared in good spirits. It’s unclear when Childs left the Morris House, when she fell ‘JUST LUCKY’ down or how long she was outApparently Childs, a 10-year side. resident of the Morris House — “It was still light out and I located just two doors south of Brower Stationers — went out for decided to take a walk. That’s all I remember,” Childs said from her a walk, became disoriented and hospital bed Wednesday. fell down in the alley behind the Once Gates and Baker found store, Childs’ son, Mark Childs of Child’s keys last Saturday, they Lima, said Wednesday. went to her Morris House apartThe location is “pretty remote and out-of-the-way,” Gunter said. ment, where they found her walker in a second floor stairwell. Why “I don’t know who else would have found her if I hadn’t come in her walker was there is a mystery, Childs said. (to work),” she said. “I don’t know why I was out Though suffering from there without my walker. I hypothermia, Childs stabilized absolutely never go anywhere quickly at UVMC, Mark Childs without it. I must have had my said. She has recovered and is mind on something else,” Childs due to be released today to a nursing home for several weeks of said. “We still don’t really know evaluation, he said. Gunter said she called UVMC what happened. We’re just lucky (Gunter) found her,” Mark Childs Monday to check on Childs and said, clutching Gunter’s arm in learned she was recovering. On appreciation Wednesday as they her lunch break Wednesday, stood next to Florence Child’s hosGunter made a personal visit to pital bed. Childs, who smiled often and

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WATCHED OVER Morris House is located one block from Public Square in a renovated, three-story, 150-year-old former commercial building on the corner of South Market and Franklin streets. It’s a Miami County Metropolitan Housing Authority facility for low-income residents 55 and older who are deemed physically and mentally qualified to live independently, according to MMHA Executive Director Jack Baird. He said Wednesday that residents are able to come and go into and out of the building on their own and are considered capable of living independently until an incident or incidents occur that warrant review. “If that happens, we sit down with the family and work with them on an alternate (living arrangement), if that’s necessary,” Baird said. Baird said Childs was considered capable of living independently, though it was known that “she suffers a little bit from

dementia.” “We normally would never consider her just walking out of the building. From what we can gather, she went outside and got disoriented,” Baird said. Baird also noted it is rare for an incident like the one Childs had to happen to a Morris House resident. “I can think of only about two or three since we’ve been open (in 1982),” he said. Baird said he would investigate further once he received a police report on the incident, but praised Gunter for her actions. “I definitely think she saved (Childs’) life,” Baird said. Wednesday, Gunter deflected that praise. “Anybody in the same position would have done exactly what I did. I didn’t do anything anyone else wouldn’t have done,” she insisted. “I’m just glad I decided to go into work that day. I guess (Childs) was being watched over,” Gunter said.

JFK • CONTINUED FROM A1 its duty was solemn, it was also extremely important and played a crucial role in transporting the president so he could be laid to rest.” Originally called the Meteor Motor Car Co., the company began producing luxury cars, funeral coaches and ambulances in the city of Piqua in 1913, and remained a vital business through the mid1970s. Miller-Meteor built the hearse in order for it to be displayed at the National Funeral Home Directors Association Convention that took place in Dallas one month before the president’s assassination. The O’Neal Funeral Home in Dallas later purchased the hearse at the conclusion of the trade show, according to the auction house. Following the president’s assassination, the O’Neal Funeral Home was asked to “supply the finest casket it had available, as well as an appropriate conveyance,” a company spokesperson said. O’Neal Funeral Home retained the hearse through the 1960s, but later sold it to a funeral home employee, who is credited with the immaculate preservation of the piece of American history over the last four decades before it was sold

to its current, third and final owner. “The eyes of the world were on this car on that unforgettable day in American history,” said BarrettJackson President Steve Davis. “It’s one of the most significant and historical vehicles ever offered for sale.” An auction description of the historic vehicle, lot #1293, reads: “… It not only carried away the president for the last time, it signified the end of the age of innocence, the end of Camelot and the end of so many hopes and dreams for one of the most beloved presidents of all time.” Tony Karsnia, a founding member and past president of the Miller-Meteor Chapter of the Professional Car Society, said he and fellow members have gone to great length not only to preserve the history of the Piqua company, but also celebrate it. Karsnia, of St. Paul, Minn., and fellow members held several reunions in the city of Piqua in the last decade, including their most recent one in 2009, where former employees of the company also attended, in addition to a host of various Miller-Meteor automobiles. “It isn’t just that this hearse carried a slain president,” Karsnia said, “but it is a hearse that was hand-crafted by the people right

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there in your community. I am certain that there are still people alive down there today who personally laid a hand on that car when they were building it.” He said he would like to see the historical piece go to a museum such as the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, Mich. “It would be a tragedy for this car to get lost in a continual chain of ownership,” he said. “I would rather see it put on display as a part of a serious collection so it can be appreciated by the public for exactly what it is.” Barrett-Jackson is currently accepting bidder applications and for more information, including how to bid, visit their website at www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.

• CONTINUED FROM A1 is considered a successful season. A combined figure for the whole season won’t be available until after Dec. 31. The increase is good news for the economy, because it shows shoppers were willing and able to fund a holiday splurge. Consumer spending, including major items such as health care, accounts for 70 percent of the economy. Still, plenty of shoppers are pinched for cash in the slow economic recovery, and were seeking the best deals. Stores have trained even shoppers who are primed to spend to look for a discount. In the week before Christmas, last-minute shoppers gave retailers a 4.5 percent increase in revenue at stores open at least a year with the same week last year, according to the International Council of Shopping CentersGoldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index.

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â&#x20AC;˘ PROJECT FEEDERWATCH: Project FeederWatch will be Community offered from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Aullwood. Participants Calendar are invited to count birds, drink coffee, eat doughnuts, CONTACT US share stories and count more birds. This bird count contributes to scientific studies at the Cornell Lab of Call Melody Ornithology. Check out the Vallieu at Cornell web site at 440-5265 to www.bird.cornell.edu/pfw for more information.Friday list your free â&#x20AC;˘ FRIDAY DINNER: The calendar Covington VFW Post No. items.You 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington, will offer dinner can send from 5-8 p.m. For more your news by e-mail to information, call 753-1108. vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. â&#x20AC;˘ SEAFOOD DINNER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece fried fish dinner, 21-piece fried shrimp or a fish/shrimp combo with french fries and coleslaw for $6 from 6-7:30 p.m. Frog legs, when available, are $10. â&#x20AC;˘ FISH FRY: The Sons of AMVETS Post No. 88 will have an all-you-can-eat fish dinner with fries, coleslaw and pudding for $7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

SUNDAY â&#x20AC;˘ OPEN HOUSE: A surprise party open house for Ernest Hague Jr., who will turn 90, will be hosted by his family from 1-4 p.m. at 2 E. Main St., Fletcher. No gifts are necessary. Friends and family being present will be enough.

MONDAY â&#x20AC;˘ SPECIAL MEETING: The Tipp City Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. at the board office, 90 S. Tippecanoe Drive, Tipp City. The purpose of the meeting is the annual organizational meeting and request for approval of the baseball/softball field project.

TUESDAY â&#x20AC;˘ LITERACY COUNCIL TO MEET: The Troy Literacy Council, serving all of Miami County, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hayner Cultural Center in Troy. Adults seeking help with basic literacy or wish to learn English as a second language, and those interested in becoming tutors, can contact the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message center at (937) 660-3170 for further information. â&#x20AC;˘ MEETING MOVED: The regularly scheduled Monroe Township meeting and re-organizational meeting scheduled for Jan. 2 will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the Monroe Township meeting room due to the New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday. â&#x20AC;˘ EXPLORATION HIKE: The Miami County Park District will have an Adult Nature Walking Club hike at 9 a.m. at Honey Creek Preserve, 4536 State Route 202, east of Tipp City. Join naturalists or a volunteer leader as they head out to explore nature. Walks are not strenuous or fast-paced. Walks are held the first Tuesday of every month. For more information, visit the park districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.miamicountyparks.com.

WEDNESDAY â&#x20AC;˘ VETERANS TO MEET: The Miami County Veterans Museum invites veterans to coffee and doughnuts at the museum, 107 W. Main St., Troy, in the Masonic building. A representative from the Miami County Veterans Service will be on hand to answer any questions. This free event is for all past and present veterans to share with each other. The building is handicapped accessible. â&#x20AC;˘ ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Elizabeth Township Trustees will have an organizational meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. The regularly scheduled township meeting will follow at 7 p.m. at the township building. â&#x20AC;˘ KIWANIS MEETING: The Kiwanis Club of Troy will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy. Lunch is $10. Deb Oexmann of Brukner Nature Center will speak. For more information, contact Kim Riber, vice president, at (937) 974-0410. â&#x20AC;˘ BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be from 3-7 p.m. at the Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. Individuals with eligibility questions are invited to email canidonate@cbccts.org or call (800) 388-GIVE or make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com. â&#x20AC;˘ STORY TIME: The Milton-Union Public Library will offer a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter Hibernationâ&#x20AC;? story time at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 560 S. Main St., West Milton.

JAN. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ DISCOVERY WALK: A morning discovery walk for adults will be offered from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will guide walkers as they experience the seasonal changes taking place. Bring binoculars.

JAN. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ PRAYER BREAKFAST: The Troy Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer Breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. at First Place Christian Center, Troy. â&#x20AC;˘ SPAGHETTI DINNER: Troy Post No. 43 Baseball will offer an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be offered from 3-7:30 p.m. at 622 S. Market St., Troy. The meal also will include a salad bar, drink and dessert. Meals will be $6.75 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds will benefit the Troy American Legion baseball. â&#x20AC;˘ BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grace Family Worship, 1477 S. Market St., Troy. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com. â&#x20AC;˘ PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ, one block west of the intersection of State Routes 48 and 718, will hold its monthly pancake and sausage breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. The cost is $4 for the standard adult breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee, tea or milk. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat and free refills on drinks. A deluxe breakfast is available for $5 and includes scrambled eggs. A standard breakfast of eggs, sausage and toast also is available. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portions also are served. Contact the church office at (937) 676-3193 for more information.

grants nearing $25,000 The Distribution Committee of the Tipp City Area Community Foundation met for its final 2011 session to award grants. These community leaders considered several grant requests that could benefit its residents. In the end, nine organizations were chosen to receive 16 awards totaling $24,733.63. Arts-related grants awarded in this giving cycle were the following. â&#x20AC;˘ Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, $2,000, underwrites the expenses associated with bringing music to both Bethel and Tipp City schools. Specifically, students will experience live orchestral performances, learn about music and musical concepts, and have their classroom lessons and learning enriched through demonstrations of musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correlation to academic subjects including language arts, history, geography, social studies, math and science. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp City Area Arts Council, $3,500, supports the successful Canal Music Festival. The concert is one more way that the council fulfills its mission: To be dedicated to the promotion, development and support of the visual, musical, physical and literary arts in Tipp City and surrounding areas. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp Monroe Community Services, $540.10, purchases, repairs and maintains instruments available through the Band Instruments Program. These instruments are used by children

safety. This co-ed club has more than 30 active members ranging in age from 918 years old. who would not otherwise â&#x20AC;˘ Miami County be able to afford to particiRecovery Council, $3,155, pate in the school band. â&#x20AC;˘ We Care Arts, $2,000, awards a technology grant to upgrade the Crisis funds two programs for young people with disabili- Hotline and Crisis Mobile ties with the goal of allevi- Response Program. Since 1977, MCRC has served ating the isolation and addiction and mental boredom that some of health clients. these students feel. The â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp City Enrichment first is the Art CafĂŠ, a fun, art-based after school pro- Program, $594, purchases a laptop and video camera gram for elementary to that will be used to help middle school-aged stuclassroom activities coordidents. The second funds nate with content stanart classes for teens with physical and developmen- dards in place in the public schools. tal disabilities enrolled in â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp City Exempted state mandated Transition Village Schools, $100, to Work programming at sponsors former New York Tippecanoe High School. Giants football player Other grants awarded Jimmie Bell to address the were the following. â&#x20AC;˘ Bethel Local Schools, middle school in a presen$150, sponsors a visit from tation on character, values, decision-making and subBoonshoft Museum of stance abuse. Discoveryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Slimy Science â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp City Exempted hands-on educator to the Village Schools, $2,100, fourth grade students. As hires high school honors well as $552.53 to understudents to tutor L.T. Ball write the science vocabulary books for 120 kinder- students in math in after garten and first grade stu- school programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp City Exempted dents. Both of these grants were awarded through the Village Schools, $575, brings rock man Mike Radle Family Fund for Manning, a retired geology Science, which provides and Earth science teacher, assistance with science and conservation activities to Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third grade students. He will share his for the Bethel Local Schools. Woodrow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodyâ&#x20AC;? enthusiasm for rocks through a series of interacand Mary Radle called tive activities that include Bethel Township â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? pantomime and hands-on since 1946; it is here that they raised their two chil- learning. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp City Exempted dren. Village Schools, $837, â&#x20AC;˘ Indian Creek 4-H updates the high school Club, $1,030, aims to enhance the shooting chemistry labs with pursports program through chases of small-scale reacclasses that emphasize tion apparatuses that

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national Political Science honors Fraternity Pi Sigma Alpha. Marina also sat on the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Marina Disciplinary Hearing Board Schemmel graduated from as a student member. the University of Dayton Dec. 17. She graduated cum Marina plans to attend law school in Ohio in the fall. laude with a Bachelors of Arts degree in political sci- She has not decided yet ence. She also graduated a where she will attend. In the meantime, Marina is semester earlier than her interning with two law classmates. Marina is an active member of Theta Phi firms in Dayton and Clayton. Alpha Fraternity and the

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College financial aid meeting Jan. 9 WEST MILTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Milton-Union High School Guidance Department has planned a college financial aid meeting for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 in the high school cafeteria. Connie Garrett, a financial aid representative from Wright State University, will conduct the meeting. There will be a time for questions after her presentation. For more information, call the high school at 884-7940.

Grandmothers to get together TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Miami Grandmothers Club will meet from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 9 at the First United Methodist Church in the social room; 110 W. Franklin St. The meeting is open to grandmothers in the community. For more information, contact Pat Swank at 339-2350 or Ulene Shively at 335-8499.

Soup-er walk set at preserve TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Miami County Park District will hold its Souper Walk Series program from 79 p.m. Jan. 13 at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve, 1400 Tyrone, off of Dorset Road in Troy. Weather permitting, participants are invited to come enjoy a guided hike led by a park dis-

trict naturalist followed by a warm crackling campfire and a hot cup of soup de jour. Hikers are encouraged to bring a canned good for donation to a local food pantry. Registration is encouraged by sending an email to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115.

allow reactions to take place with minimal chemical use and minimal disposal concerns. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp Monroe Community Services, $4,500, anticipates an increased demand in the summer of 2012 for this school-aged, summer lunch program called Lunch on Us. This is an increase of $1,000 over the prior yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant to this program. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp Monroe Community Service, $2,600, defrays the cost of a handicapped accessible front door for TMCS, located at 3 E. Main S. â&#x20AC;˘ Tipp Monroe Community Service, $500, sponsors the School Supplies Program, which provides backpacks and associated school supplies for students in need. Since 1943, the Tipp City Area Community Foundations has awarded more than $1,575,000 in grants to the community. Members of the Distribution Committee are Jim Ranft, chair, Heather Bailey, Dave Grim, Dr. Jim Ranft, Matt Timmer and Jackie Wahl. Other trustees include Jesse Chamberlain, Joan Creech, Anita BowmanHamber, Jim McKee and Marilyn Richards. The Tipp City Area Community Foundations is a member fund of The Troy Foundation. For information about how to make a tax-deductible contribution to the foundation, or how your organization can apply for a grant, contact Jim Ranft at (937) 6671270.

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N. Koreans salute, cry for late leader PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea’s next leader escorted his father’s hearse in an elaborate state funeral on a bitter, snowy day Wednesday, bowing and saluting in front of tens of thousands of citizens who wailed and stamped their feet in grief for Kim Jong Il. Son and successor Kim Jong Un was head mourner on the gray day in Pyongyang, walking with one hand on the black hearse that carried his father’s coffin on its roof, his other hand raised in salute, his head bowed against the wind. At the end of the 2 1/2hour procession, rifles fired 21 times as Kim Jong Un stood flanked by the top party and military officials who are expected to be his inner circle of advisers. Kim then saluted again as goosestepping soldiers carrying flags and rifles marched by. Although analysts say Kim Jong Un is on the path toward cementing his power and all moves in North Korea so far — from

titles giving him power over the ruling party and military and his leading position in the funeral procession — point in that direction, his age and inexperience leave questions about Kim’s long-term prospects. Whereas his father was groomed for power for 20 years before taking over, the younger Kim has had only about two years. He also faces the huge challenges of running a country that struggles to feed its people even as it pursues a nuclear weapons program that has earned it international sanctions and condemnation. Kim Jong Il — who led with absolute power after his father Kim Il Sung’s death in 1994, through a famine that killed hundreds of thousands and the pursuit of nuclear and missile programs — died of a heart attack Dec. 17 at age 69. Mourners in parkas lined the streets of Pyongyang, waving, stamping and crying as the convoy bearing his coffin passed. Some struggled to

get past security personnel holding back the crowd. “How can the sky not cry?” a weeping soldier standing in the snow said to state TV. “The people … are all crying tears of blood.” The dramatic scenes of grief showed how effectively North Korea built a personality cult around Kim Jong Il despite chronic food shortages and decades of economic hardship. A large challenge for North Korea’s propaganda apparatus will be “to counter the public’s perception that the new leader is a spoiled child of privilege,” said Brian Myers, an expert on North Korean propaganda at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea. “Having Kim Jong Un trudge mournfully next to the hearse in terrible weather was a very clever move,” Myers said. Even as North Koreans mourned the loss of the second leader the nation has known, the transition of power to Kim Jong Un was well under way. The young man, who is in his late 20s,

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In this image made from KRT video, Kim Jong Un, center, Kim Jong Il’s youngest son and successor, walks next to his father’s hearse during a funeral procession for the late North Korean leader in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday. is already being hailed by state media as the “supreme leader” of the party, state and army. Kim wore a long, dark overcoat as he strode alongside his father’s hearse accompanied by top party officials behind him and key military leaders on the other side of the limousine — a lineup that was a good look at who will be the core leadership in North Korea. North Korea now turns to Thursday’s memorial ceremony. Although there will

be tributes to Kim Jong Il, the country will be turning toward Kim Jong Un, analysts said. “The message will be clear: Kim Jong Un now leads the country and there is no alternative,” said Kim Yeon-su, a North Korea expert at the state-run Korea National Defense University in South Korea. There will also be more attention paid to the inner circle forming around Kim Jong Un. On Wednesday, he was

accompanied by Jang Song Thaek, Kim Jong Il’s brother-in-law and a vice chairman of the powerful National Defense Commission, who is expected to be crucial in helping Kim Jong Un take power. Also escorting the limousine were military chief Ri Yong Ho and People’s Armed Forces Minster Kim Yong Chun. Their presence indicates they will be important players as the younger Kim consolidates his leadership.

U.S. warns Iran against closing key oil passage TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a vital Persian Gulf waterway that carries onesixth of the world’s oil supply, after Iran threatened to choke off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington imposes sanctions targeting the country’s crude exports. The increasingly heated exchange raises new tensions in a standoff that has the potential to spark military reprisals and spike oil prices to levels that could batter an already fragile global economy. Iran’s navy chief said Wednesday that it would be “very easy” for his country’s forces to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about 15 million barrels of

oil pass daily. It was the second such warning by Iran in two days, reflecting Tehran’s concern that the West is about to impose new sanctions that could hit the country’s biggest source of revenue, oil. “Iran has comprehensive control over the strategic waterway,” Adm. Habibollah Sayyari told state-run Press TV, as the country was in the midst of a 10-day military drill near the strategic waterway. The comments drew a quick response from the U.S. “This is not just an important issue for security and stability in the region, but is an economic lifeline for countries in the Gulf, to include Iran,” Pentagon press secretary George Little said. “Interference with the transit or passage

Iranian navy members take positions during a drill in the Sea of Oman, Wednesday. Iran’s navy chief warned Wednesday that his country can easily close the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway through which a sixth of the world’s oil flows. of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated.” Separately, Bahrainbased U.S. Navy 5th Fleet

spokeswoman Lt. Rebecca Rebarich said the Navy is “always ready to counter malevolent actions to ensure freedom of naviga-

tion.” Rebarich declined to say whether the U.S. force had adjusted its presence or readiness in the Gulf in response to Iran’s comments, but said the Navy “maintains a robust presence in the region to deter or counter destabilizing activities, while safeguarding the region’s vital links to the international community.” Iran’s threat to seal off the Gulf, surrounded by oilrich Gulf states, reflect its concerns over the prospect that the Obama administration will impose sanctions over its nuclear program that would severely hit its biggest revenue source. Iran is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, pumping about 4 million barrels a day. Gulf Arab nations

appeared ready to at least ease market tensions. A senior Saudi Arabian oil official told The Associated Press that Gulf Arab nations are ready to step in to offset any potential loss of exports from Iran. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment on the issue. Saudi Arabia, which has been producing about 10 million barrels per day, has an overall production capacity of over 12 million barrels per day and is widely seen as the only OPEC member with sufficient spare capacity to offset major shortages. What remains unclear is what routes the Gulf nations could take to move the oil to markets if Iran goes through with its threat.

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Caution mutes U.S. response to N. Korea WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration’s cautious response to the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il reflects unease and uncertainty about the leadership transition in the reclusive country that has confounded U.S. presidents since Harry S. Truman. For the past 60 years, the “hermit kingdom” has vexed the United States and its allies with war, nuclear tests, missile launches, belligerence and bellicose bombast. But since he took office, President Barack Obama has had to deal with the country at perhaps its most secretive point: an unclear succession at the very top at a time of deep concern about the stability of the regime. As I Thus, the administration’s carefully worded public messages have underscored the administration’s See It desire for better relations with the autocratic nation ■ The Troy and its concern about the welfare of the North Daily News Korean people. They are also gentle reminders that welcomes Washington expects Pyongyang to follow through columns from on denuclearization pledges and improve ties with our readers. To its neighbors, particularly South Korea. submit an “As I See It” send The kid gloves treatment accorded to the North’s your type-writyouthful new leader, Kim’s twenty-something son ten column to: Kim Jong Un, has attracted criticism from some ■ “As I See It” who see this is a moment to make a forceful case for c/o Troy Daily dramatic reform and regime change. News, 224 S. But without solid intelligence of the opaque tranMarket St., sition process and fearful of misunderstandings Troy, OH 45373 that could lead to provocations with the notoriously ■ You can also erratic North, U.S. officials concluded that the best e-mail us at course is to say little, wait and watch. editorial@tdnpu Indeed, the administration’s initial reactions to blishing.com. Kim’s death have contained little substance at all ■ Please and were couched in niceties. include your full “All I can say is that we’re monitoring the situaname and teletion closely,” White House press secretary Jay phone number. Carney said on Wednesday as North Korean state media broadcast pictures of wailing mourners, apparently overcome with grief. “Kim Jong Il had designated Kim Jong Un as his official successor, and at this time we have no indication that that has changed.” Carney added: “We hope that the new North Korean leadership will take the steps necessary to support peace, prosperity and a better future for the North Korean people, including through acting on its commitments to denuclearization.” Those comments echoed words from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. On Monday, more than 16 hours after Kim’s death was announced, she was the first senior U.S. official to comment publicly on the developments. In intentionally vague comments, she called for “a peaceful and stable transition in North Korea” and expressed hope that it would not affect “regional peace and stability.” Ironically, it was Clinton who first stirred the pot about a possible succession crisis in North Korea. Nearly three years ago, on her first trip to Asia as secretary of state, she stunned diplomatic circles with a frank appraisal of U.S. concerns amid rampant speculation about the health of Kim Jong Il, who had suffered a stroke in 2008, and his choice of a successor. “If there is a succession, even if it’s a peaceful succession, that creates more uncertainty and it also may encourage behaviors that are even more provocative as a way to consolidate power within the society,” Clinton told reporters on her way to South Korea on Feb. 20, 2009.

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The (Toledo) Blade, Dec. 26, on keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes Keeping Asian carp out of Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes and protecting the lakes’ $7 billion fishery is a war, not a war game. It would be helpful if federal bureaucrats would acknowledge the difference. This week, a study group led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offered a laundry list of 90 proposals for keeping 39 invasive species, not just Asian carp, from moving between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. The group would narrow its options by 2015 and make its final recommendations to Congress the following year. And in the meantime? Government officials did little to stop the northerly migration of voracious Asian carp for decades. Evidence of their DNA

turned up in 2009 beyond a series of electrical barriers near Chicago that had been set up to repel a smaller and less-threatening exotic species, round gobies. The barriers have since been modified to turn away carp as well. Frustrated by the agonizingly slow movement of the anticarp bureaucracy, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D., Mich.) is sponsoring a measure that would require the Corps to pick up the pace. It deserves support. … Akron Beacon Journal, Dec. 26, on limits on emissions The Obama White House hardly delivered a surprise with its new limits on emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants from the nation’s coaland oil-burning power plants. The rules have been 20 years in the making. …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calculates that the limits will reduce mercury emissions by 90 percent, preventing 11,000 premature deaths and 4,700 heart attacks per year. It will reduce annual childhood asthma cases by 130,000 and acute bronchitis in children by 6,300. All of that translates into fewer hospital visits (by 5,700 annually). It also means fewer days missed at school and work (a projected 540,000 a year). The EPA puts the health benefits between $37 billion and $90 billion by 2016. That range compares favorably to the estimated cost of implementing the limits, power companies facing a tab of $11 billion. The breakdown tracks past experience under the fourdecade-old Clean Air Act, benefits outpacing costs. …

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Say you want a resolution? Troy Troy The good thing about New Year’s Resolutions is they are a veritable “treasure trove” (a technical journalism term) for newspaper columnists. The bad thing is columnists, much like the rest of the world, don’t actually live up to them much past the end of the college bowl games. I, on the other hand, have figured out a fool-proof way to keep all my New Year’s Resolutions. Basically, I do the same thing as when I am playing board games with my daughter … I cheat. The way I see it, for every New Year’s Resolution, there’s a loophole. There’s always a way out. There’s always a catch. (Maybe I should have been a lawyer instead of a journalist … I know for sure the pay would have been better). In any event, here’s my New Year’s Resolutions for 2012 … along with the catch to every single one. • This year I pledge to make fun of my mother less in my weekly column: For the past 15

David Fong Troy Daily News Columnist years (and more than 600 columns), my mother has been a willing (and sometimes unwilling) foil in this very space. There’s no silly act she commits – and let’s face it, there’s a treasure trove (technical journalism term) of them for me to choose from – that goes unmentioned in this column. I’ve made an entire career of picking on my poor, sweet mother. No longer. THE CATCH: I’m going to make fun of my friend Randy and my second grade teacher whom I had a crush on a heck of lot more in my weekly column. • This year I pledge to use less foul language when watch-

ing Ohio State football games: Generally speaking, my mouth is an open sewer when watching Ohio State football games. I am not proud of this fact. Just the other day, my father-in-law told my wife he’s pretty sure he heard our son use a very bad word … one he undoubtedly heard on a Saturday in the fall when the Buckeyes were losing. As Max learns how to speak, I need to watch my language. This year, I promise to keep it clean when the Buckeyes are playing. THE CATCH: With Urban Meyer bringing in the top recruits from across the nation and running things this year, how often am I really going to need to use bad language when the Buckeyes are playing? • This year I pledge to eat better: I’ve spent much of the past year devouring every fast food item on the planet. I don’t think it’s a big coincidence that us winning the Troy Strawberry Festival Bed Races for the second year in a row in 2010 marked the exact beginning of the downfall of my diet. If it was

fried, I gobbled it. If it was sweet, I consumed it. Eventually, it (and by “it,” I mean 40 pounds) caught up with me. I personally accept responsibility for us taking second place in the 2011 bed races. Well, no more. I’m going to watch what I eat this year. I’m going to be all about foods high in proteins and low in saturated fats. I’m going to eat green, leafy vegetables. I’m going to quit drinking so much root beer. THE CATCH: I’m also going to start exercising less. So there you go, loyal readers and true believers. My resolutions for 2012. In the meantime, here’s hoping all your hopes and dreams come true in the coming year. Except for you, Randy.

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JAMES S. RICE retired in 2005 after 59 years of servicPIQUA — James S. Rice, 98, of 1206 ing clients in 15 western Ohio and three Echo Lake Drive, Piqua, died at 6:35 eastern Indiana counties. He p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at would often comment that he Piqua Manor after a brief illhad provided service, products ness. and calendars to grandfathers, He was born April 1, 1913, in fathers and sons of the same Cincinnati, to the late James S. company. Jim had also worked and Eleanor (Spellacy) Rice. as a salesman at the former Val He married Mary Lucille Decker Packing Company for 10 Decker; she preceded him in years. death in 1967. He then married He was a former member of Elizabeth (Casey) Reiger; she RICE the Piqua Country Club, Elks preceded him in death in 2003. Lodge No. 523, American Survivors include two daughHoming Pigeon Association and Knights ters, Marilyn Black of Jupiter, Fla., and of Columbus Council No. 3344. Shirley Ann Mengos and her husband A Mass of Christian Burial will be celeC.P. of Piqua; a daughter-in-law, brated at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, Margaret Rice of Piqua; a sister at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Elizabeth Lawrence of Charlotte, N.C.; AP PHOTO nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchilRev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the celeThe Young mine is seen in New Market, Tenn., Wednesday. A fire broke out inside the dren; and five great-great-grandchildren. brant. Private visitation and burial will be zinc mine, trapping three miners inside and injuring two others, authorities said. at the convenience of the family. He was preceded in death by a son, Memorial contributions may be made James G. Rice; and three brothers, to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Robert, William and Daniel Rice. Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Mr. Rice was a graduate of Sidney Arrangements are being handled Holy Angels High School and attended through the Jamieson & Yannucci Ohio University. Funeral Home. Jim was a well-known, respected repCondolences to the family also may be resentative of the national remembrance advertising and executive awards firm of expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com. Brown & Bigelow of St. Paul, Minn. He NEW MARKET, Tenn. (AP) — A fire cials and others to make sure it’s safe to JUDITH L. RHOADES broke out inside a zinc mine in Tennessee resume operations. We are undertaking a on Wednesday, trapping three miners full investigation,” Roberts said. TROY — Judith L. Rhoades, 70, of Troy, (Marianne), Michael Rhoades (Brigitte), There were 54 miners underground at Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, inside for about three hours before they Holly (Rhoades) Saylor (Mike), Robert were rescued, authorities said. Two other the time of the fire, according to Amy Dec. 27, 2011, after a long battle Rhoades (Aleth), and her niece, miners below ground were injured by Louviere, a spokeswoman with the Mine with Alzheimer’s Disease. Even Nicole (Wellbaum) Buckingham Safety and Health Administration. smoke inhalation. (Jeff). She will also be dearly through the disease, Judy It was not clear yet how the fire started remained a positive, upbeat perThe three miners were trapped by missed by her 11 grandchilsmoke and needed respirators before they on a drill rig about 800 feet below ground son, quick to laugh, and reluctant dren, Mackenzie and Natalie could leave the mine. A rescue team helped around 1:10 p.m. EST. Rhoades, Sarah, Kelly and to despair. Judy was a devoted The Young Mine is about 25 miles north- daughter, sister, wife, mother, them out and they appeared unharmed, Emily Rhoades, Morgan, though they were taken to a hospital as a east of Knoxville. Madeline and Katherine Saylor, aunt, and friend, who cared for According to MSHA records, Nyrstar her mother (Catherine precaution, said Tim Wilder of the Jefferson Jack, Eli and Lee Rhoades. has been operating the mine since 2006 Wellbaum) and brother (Richard County EMA. Visitation will be from 10-11 “They looked about as good as expected and has had six operator injuries this year Wellbaum) in their last years, as a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the First RHOADES for being underground for three hours,” he and seven operator injuries last year. Most well as her husband, Jack Presbyterian Church of Troy, 20 were minor, according to descriptions of the Rhoades, to whom she was marsaid. S. Walnut St., Troy, OH 45373, Wilder said the miners had been in con- incidents available on the MSHA website. ried for 37 years until his passing in with funeral service immediately followIn November, a truck bed hit a high volt- 2000. tact with authorities by couldn’t leave ing. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that because the smoke was so thick. “It’s the age cable causing a power outage in part of She is also preceded in death by her donations be made to Hospice of the mine. ending you hope for,” he said. father, Robert Wellbaum Sr. Judy is sur- Cincinnati or the Alzheimer’s Association. The mine was evacuated until power vived by her brother, Robert Wellbaum Renata Roberts, a spokeswoman for Arrangements are being handled by The Switzerland-based mine operator Nyrstar, was restored about two hours later. Westbrock Funeral Home. (Pam); her four children, Lee Rhoades The mine had an average of about 99 said the three rescued miners were “in fine miners working underground in the third spirits.” LAWRENCE J. WESTFALL “We are working with mine safety offi- quarter of 2011. was preceded in death by one son, TROY — Lawrence J. Westfall, 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Ricky. He was a 1954 graduate of Milton Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born Union High School. He retired from Hobart Manufacturing on Dec. 6, 1935, in Troy to the late John after 42 years of service. L. and Arletta M. (Gantz) Westfall. Family graveside services will be at He is survived by his children and their Bethel West Cemetery, Tipp City. Friends spouses, Robert Westfall, Michael and SAN DIEGO (AP) — A may call from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. Tammy Westfall, Ronnie and Rama federal judge on Wednesday Westfall and Rodney Westfall, all of Troy, 30, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. ordered the U.S. governMemorial contributions may be and Debbie and James Akers of West ment to pay $17.8 million to made to the National Kidney Milton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, a family that lost four memFoundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Kathy and Robert Cyphers of Tipp City bers when a Marine Corps Ave., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43212. and Diane and Greg Smart of Troy; 13 fighter jet crashed into Friends may express condolences to the grandchildren; three great-grandchildren their San Diego home in family through and his dog, Buster. 2008. www.bairdfuneralhome.com. In addition to his parents, Mr. Westfall U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller’s ruling came EDWARD GERALD BENSON after a nonjury trial brother, Wilbur Benson and wife, Lisa; WEST MILTON — Edward Gerald between the Department of three sisters, Kathryn Swartz and husBenson, 65, passed away Dec. 28, Justice and the family, who band Charles, Karen Zimmerman, 2011. He was born Sept. 28, 1946, in sought $56 million for emoFrenchburg, Ky., to the late Edward and Melba Jean Wyatta nd husband tional and monetary loss. Butch. He is survived by 14 grandchilKatie Benson. Don Yoon lost his 36dren; two great-grandchildren, numerous In addition to his parents he was preyear-old wife, Youngmi Lee AP PHOTO nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and ceded in death by his brothers, James Yoon; his 15-month-old In this Dec. 8, 2008, file photo, smoke rises from a fire friends. Family will receive friends one and Timothy. daughter, Grace; his 2after an F-18 military jet crashed into a suburban neighHe is survived by his children, Edward hour prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 month-old daughter, borhood in San Diego. a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Grace Benson Jr., Michael Dennis Benson, Rachel; and his 59-year-old Baptist Church in Ludlow Falls. mother-in-law, Seokim Kim The case was unique in given nearly $4 million. The Betty Jean Benson and husband Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery Lee, who was visiting from that the government admit- rest should go to the father- Richard, Crystal Martin and husband in West Milton. Arrangements are being Korea to help her eldest ted liability but disputed in-law’s three adult chil- Marvin, Christine Benson, Teri Merle handled by the Hale-Sarver Family daughter take care of their how much should be paid to dren for the loss of their and hsuband Joseph, Keri Griffith and husband Eddie. He is also survived by a Funeral Home in West Milton. children. Yoon and his extended fam- mother, Seokim Kim Lee. Yoon said in a statement ily. Miller called her an VIRGINIA SIEGEL that Miller’s ruling was Government lawyers “extraordinary woman” “thoughtful, reasoned and had put economic losses at after hearing the testi- COVINGTON — Virginia Siegel, 88, of Zachary; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathleen Cassidy of Austin, Texas, and just.” Yoon broke down cry- about $1 million but left it monies of her husband and Covington passed away Wednesday, Juanita and Glenn McKee of Idaho. ing throughout his testimo- up to Miller to decide how children, who flew in from Dec. 28, 2011, at Covington Care Virginia graduated from Troy High ny, which came three years much should be paid for the Korea to testify. Lawyers Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1923, in School and was a member of the to the day when he buried emotional loss. showed photographs and Miami County, to her parents, the late his wife and baby girls in Department of Justice videos depicting a close-knit George K. and Alma (Carman) English. Wednesday Worker Club. Funeral servthe same casket. He told attorneys offered their con- family from rural South She was preceded in death by her lov- ices will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Riverside Cemetery Chapel, Troy. the judge he only looks for- dolences during the trial Korea whose lives were ing husband, Frank Siegel, in 1990; Interment at Riverside Cemetery. The ward to the day when he but questioned how much shattered on two continents granddaughter, Jenny; and brother, Kenneth English. She is survived by her family will receive friends from 10-11 can join them. the family members by the crash. a.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery “Our family is relieved depended on each other. Yoon said he harbors no sons and daughters-in-law, John and Chapel. If so desired, memorial contributhis part of the process is They could not be immedi- ill will toward the Marine Sharon Siegel of Troy and James and tions may be made to the American over, but no sum of money ately reached for comment pilot “who did everything he Pam Siegel of Troy; grandchildren, Joe Cancer Society. Online memories may will ever make up for the Wednesday. could to prevent this and Kathleen Siegel, Jarrod Siegel, be left for the family at www.jacksonloss of our loved ones,” he The judge said the tragedy,” but added that his Virginia Siegel, William Siegel; greatsarver.com. said. deaths of the two girls family believes “that mis- grandchildren, Nicole, Nathan and The Marine Corps has deprived Yoon of “the com- guided attempts by the milFUNERAL DIRECTORY said the plane suffered a fort, companionship, society itary to save money and cut mechanical failure but a and love a young child is costs” contributed to the 30, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, • Evelyn R. Downey series of bad decisions led capable of providing to a crash. with the Rev. Dan Schmitmeyer officiatSIDNEY — Evelyn R. Downey, 87, the pilot — a student — to new parent and, then, in “If the cost of paying fair ing. bypass a potentially safe later life. By all accounts, compensation as ordered by died at the Pavilion Nursing Home, 705 Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral landing at a coastal Navy the Yoon girls would have this court will be factored Fulton St., Sidney, Ohio, at 7 a.m. Home in Sidney is handling the funeral base after his engine failed been raised with traditional into the daily decisions by Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. arrangements. A memorial mass will be Friday, Dec. on Dec. 8, 2008. The pilot cultural and family values our military in its operaejected and told investiga- emphasizing love and devo- tions that affect both militors he screamed in horror tion to parents and family.” tary and civilian safety,” DEATH OF NATIONAL INTEREST as he watched the jet plow He ordered Yoon to be other families may be Olympics in Atlanta, the James Rizzi applied his into the neighborhood, awarded nearly $10 million, saved, the family’s state- • James Rizzi Montreux Jazz Festival in playful, cartoon-like art NEW YORK (AP) — incinerating two homes. and his father-in-law to be ment said. Switzerland and soccer style to unusual projects World Cup games in worldwide, from France. 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See if in-laws will go to counseling Dear Annie: I have been with my husband, "Andrew," for 10 years. During this time, I have witnessed the way he is treated by his stepmother. His father always defended his wife when she insulted or hurt Andrew, saying "she didn't mean it that way." Believe me, she always said exactly what she meant. This woman is emotionally abusive. She told Andrew from a young age that he couldn't be her husband's son because they look nothing alike. She claims he deserved her treatment because he was bratty as a child. Andrew says he was probably acting out because his biological mother left him, and he didn't want to be close to another person who could break his heart. Last year, we decided to move closer to the family to help patch things up, but things did not go as planned. In fact, it got worse. Andrew finally had the guts to tell his stepmother how she has made him feel all these years. I also spoke my mind to defend my husband because someone needed to be on Andrew's side for once. So we basically have been kicked out of the family. It says in the Bible to "honor thy mother and father," but we are struggling with this. I believe in forgiveness, but does that mean we pretend like nothing happened? Why is Andrew being punished for expressing how he feels? — Hurt and Confused in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: People don't want to hear unpleasant truths about themselves, especially when they don't much like you to begin with. While your approach seems justified, it doesn't sound especially diplomatic, and this is why the response was so harsh. See if Andrew can get your in-laws to go with him for family counseling. He should say that he loves them and wants to repair this rift. Dear Annie: My out-of-work, depressed, alcoholic, diabetic husband rarely leaves the house. He has no friends and no hobbies, but he is well informed and has an opinion on everything, so he subjects us to unending tirades. He spouts that he is qualified to do any job, and yet he won't lift a finger to get one or take a class to improve his skills. He eats, sleeps, watches TV and reads the newspaper. He takes no interest in the children at all. We are deeply in debt due to his unemployment. I do not want to stay, but cannot afford to leave. Please help. — Forlorn Dear Forlorn: If your husband refuses to help himself, you must do what is best for yourself and your children. Talk to your clergyperson. Ask your doctor for assistance. Contact Al-Anon (alanon.alateen.org) and the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org). Are you working outside the home? Can you find a job, even part time, that will help support your family? Would your family be willing to help? Please look into ways to become more financially independent, while also seeking sources of emotional support. Dear Annie: I am in the same boat as the wife of "Chagrined in Chicago," as are many women. I have absolutely no desire for sex whatsoever. It cannot be aroused by any means. What was once exciting is now uncomfortable and unwanted. I have tried various cures and have submitted in the name of keeping a happy marriage, but it is not working. I resent being pushed into trying harder. One of us is going to be "deprived." Why should it be me? I cannot see a happy solution to the problem, but I am so tired of being given suggestions like "put on your sexiest nightie" or "watch an erotic movie together." Nature has pulled the plug. Why isn't there a pill to make a man less interested so we are on an even footing? — Arizona Dear Arizona: We know a lot of women who would be quite interested in that pill. 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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Craft idea is a great way to reuse and recycle Dear Heloise: I know that “REUSE AND RECYCLE” is important to your readers, so I wanted to pass along my suggestion. When our families get together for the holidays, I try to have a craft/activity for the little ones to keep them occupied during all the food preparation. I purchased color-your-own place mats one year at a crafts store and let them create colorful place mats for the whole family. Last year, instead of purchasing place mats, I tore pages from a book of wallpaper samples. I cut them to the right size and had the kids attach cutouts or stickers, or draw something with markers. The

Hints from Heloise Columnist pages were nice weight and could even be wiped off, if necessary. The paper comes in so many colors and patterns, and I think most home-improvement stores would probably be glad to give away their outdated books. — Brenda B., Tyrone, Pa. Brenda, how creative and resourceful on many counts: keep-

ing the children busy and letting them help decorate, too. Plus, you have one-of-a-kind keepsakes. — Heloise P.S.: Outdated books usually can be had by just asking! HOT PEPPERS Dear Heloise: After yet another unpleasant encounter with trace oils (even though I wear gloves) when cleaning jalapeno and other hot peppers, I finally realized the same product that removes mascara and waterproof makeup works wonders on quickly dissolving the hot-pepper oils from knife handles, cabinet pulls and, above all, MY HANDS! I keep a package of makeup-remover cleansing tow-

elettes in the kitchen. After taking off the gloves and wiping my hands, I use the towelettes on the knife handle, drawer pulls, refrigerator-door handle and especially the compost bucket and garbage-can lid knobs. No more hours of burning sensation! — Valerie Taber in North Texas TOILET-PAPER COMPLAINT Dear Heloise: I just hate it when I am in a public restroom and the paper is stuck in the dispenser. I have to reach underneath and work hard to find the end to pull out. I make a point to leave a bit hanging for the next person. — Barb from Clark, N.J.

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HOROSCOPE Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 During the next solar cycle, you’re likely to have a good reason or strong desire to make a more concerted effort to increase your stature in your community. The results of your efforts will pay off more than you can imagine. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You have many friends who would love to hear from you from time to time, so take a moment to get in touch with them and let them know you’re thinking about them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Matters over which you have little or no control can work out to your ultimate satisfaction if their courses aren’t interfered with or rerouted. Don’t buck the odds. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Make sure the way you deal with others reflects favorably on you. Going out of your way not to make waves or interfere will be greatly appreciated by your colleagues. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — What you do for others is likely to be returned in ways far more beneficial than you would ever expect. Enjoy this rare occurrence to the hilt. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — There is someone who has admired you for a while but has never let his or her feelings be known. Events might finally cause this person to approach you in a different manner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You might recognize for the first time that something or someone in which you’re involved has far more potential than you ever realized. Now it’s up to you to make the most of it. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Being attuned to the way others feel and think about things is an important asset in promoting harmonious relationships. Pay attention to the needs, desires and goals of your friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Second sources of income aren’t always overtly obvious, but if you keep your eyes open and ears attuned, chances are you may hear about something interesting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Owing to your magnetic personality, it isn’t likely that you’ll be wanting for companionship, but sometimes you can be a bit reclusive. At these times, check in and let others know you’re OK. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Time is on your side regarding an issue you’re anxious to conclude, but it’s important that you aren’t afraid to assert yourself in order to get things wrapped up the right way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You may get a choice opportunity to tell someone how much you like him or her, but whether you’ll seize it is another story. Don’t let the chance slip away. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Kind gestures are always appreciated, cherished and long remembered. When dealing with persons you love, let your generous nature dominate your behavior. COPYRIGHT 2011 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

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of our social network in South Georgia,” Paul Bridges, mayor of the onion-farming town of Uvalda, said in November. He is part of a lawsuit challenging the new law. Tennessee will also require businesses to ensure employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. but exempts employers with five or fewer workers and allows them to keep a copy of the new hire’s driver’s license instead of using E-Verify. A South Carolina law would require police to ask criminal suspects or individuals stopped for traffic violations about immigration status. The law is the subject of a federal lawsuit, and a judge has said he’ll decide by Saturday which parts of the law will go into effect. The law also creates a new illegal immigration law enforcement

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unit. California is also addressing illegal immigration, but with a bill that allows students who entered the country illegally to receive private financial aid at public colleges. In Ohio, a measure that creates one primary in March, instead of two that would have cost the state an extra $15 million, goes into effect later in January. Ohio is also one of eight states with automatic increases in the minimum wage taking effect Jan. 1. The others, with increases between 28 and 37 cents, are Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Many laws aim to protect young people. In Colorado, coaches will be required to bench players as young as 11 when they’re believed to have suffered a head injury.

Snowpack below normal, resorts cross fingers SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A year ago, snow was falling in Utah at about twice the average rate, and resorts were reveling in the white stuff, packed with crowds of tourists swarming the ski slopes. Now the state’s snowpack is at about 50 percent of average, and one resort without snowmaking capability hasn’t even opened for the season. “We had three to four times more snow last year at this time, but that said, it’s still very, very early,” said Randy Julander, supervisor for the Utah Snow Survey. “Anything is still a possibility.” Julander said at this time last year, snowpack in most areas of the state was up to 210 percent of normal. Instead of deep bases of up to 60 inches more typi-

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Thursday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2011. There are two days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 29, 1851, the first Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in the United States was founded in Boston. On this date: • In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury

Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. • In 1808, the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, was born in Raleigh, N.C. • In 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state. • In 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as an estimated 300 Sioux Indians were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them. • In 1911, Sun Yat-sen was elected provisional president of

the Republic of China, which officially came into existence three days later on Jan. 1, 1912. • In 1916, Grigory Rasputin, the so-called “Mad Monk” who’d wielded great influence with Czar Nicholas II, was killed by a group of Russian noblemen in St. Petersburg. • Today’s Birthdays: Actress Inga Swenson is 79. ABC newscaster Tom Jarriel is 77. Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 75. Actor Jon Voight is 73. Country singer Ed Bruce is 72.

Katrina victims fight FEMA debts NEW ORLEANS (AP) — the Federal When Emergency Management Agency mailed out 83,000 debt notices this year to victims of Hurricane Katrina and other 2005 storms, one of the letters showed up in David Bellinger’s mailbox. Bellinger, who is blind, needed a friend to read it and break the news that FEMA wants him to pay back more than $3,200 in federal aid he received after Katrina. “I nearly had a stroke,” recalls the 63-year-old, who moved to Atlanta after the storm wrecked his New Orleans home. “I’m totally blind. I subsist entirely on a Social Security disability check. If I have to pay this money back, it would pretty much wipe out all the savings I have.” Many other Gulf Coast hurricane victims are in the same position, angry and frustrated at the prospect of repaying money they spent years ago as they tried to rebuild their lives. FEMA is seeking to recover more than $385 million it says was improperly paid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. The debts, which average about $4,622 per recipient, represent slightly less than 5 percent of the roughly $8 billion that FEMA distributed after the storms. At least some of the overpayments were due to FEMA employees’ own mistakes, ranging from clerical errors to failing to interview applicants, according to congressional testimony. But the agency says it is required by law to make an effort to recover improper payments, even if the recipient wasn’t at fault. Last week, however, Congress approved legislation that would allow FEMA to waive many of the debts. President Barack Obama signed the measure — part of a $1 trillion spending package — into law last Friday. FEMA spokeswoman

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In a Tuesday, Dec. 20, photo, Hurricane Katrina victim David Bellinger stands in his apartment, in Atlanta. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency mailed out roughly 83,000 debt notices this year to victims of the destructive 2005 hurricane season, one of the letters showed up in Bellinger mailbox. Rachel Racusen said the agency is reviewing the law’s provisions and developing a plan to implement them. It remains to be seen how many recipients of FEMA money could benefit from the change. Sen. Mary Landrieu, a Louisiana Democrat who sponsored the provision, said disaster victims shouldn’t be punished because FEMA was “dysfunctional.” “They have significantly improved the process,” Landrieu said. “This is very unlikely to happen again.” Racusen said the agency has implemented “strong protections” to avoid making improper payments, reducing its error rate from about 14 percent after Katrina to less than 1 percent for more recent disasters. “We have also worked to significantly improve the recoupment process so that it is more understandable and provides due process for both disaster survivors and taxpayers,” she said in a

statement. FEMA’s collection efforts aren’t limited to the 2005 storms. The agency has mailed out more than 6,000 debt letters to survivors of other recent disasters, including floods. Approximately 2,500 recipients, including 930 victims of the 2005 hurricanes, have appealed their debt notices. FEMA says about 30 percent of those appeals successfully erased at least some of the debt. Recipients also can ask for a waiver due to economic hardship or seek to set up a payment plan. “It is important for any individual who has received a recoupment notice to know that these letters are the start of a conversation with FEMA, not the end,” Racusen said. This isn’t the first time Bellinger has tangled with FEMA over funds he received to pay for renting an apartment in Atlanta. He was a plaintiff in a classaction lawsuit over the agency’s decision to end

housing subsidies for storm victims and its efforts to recover alleged overpayments. FEMA later paid more than $2.6 million to settle the claims. That case had also delayed the debt collection process that Bellinger and other storm victims are now facing. Before the settlement, a federal judge in New Orleans ordered FEMA to suspend the effort in 2007 while it drew up new guidelines for the recoupment process. FEMA reinstituted the process earlier this year. “What a way to celebrate Christmas, knowing I’ve got another FEMA battle on my hands,” Bellinger said last week. After Bellinger moved to Atlanta, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development covered some but not all of his rent. He says he relied on FEMA’s aid to make up the difference. FEMA claims he received a duplication of benefits, but Bellinger said the agency is mistaken.

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■ Hockey

• HOCKEY: The Troy High School Hockey Boosters will be hosting their third annual THS Hockey Alumni Game from 6:15-7:30 p.m Friday. For player information, call 332-0610 or email russerman@woh.rr.com. Admisssion is free for fans. • BASKETBALL: Miami East basketball fans will be able to purchase presale tickets for the Versailles Holiday Tournament to be played on Dec. 29-30. Presale prices will be $4 for students and $6 for adults. All tickets at the door will be $6. Fans may also buy an all-session pass for both varsity and JV games for $15. • BASKETBALL: Presale tickets will be available for the WPTW/Buckeye Insurance Holiday Tournament to be played Dec. 29-30 at Piqua High School. Varsity presale tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the door will be $6. Presale tickets will be available at Joanie’s Floral Designs through Dec. 28 during regular business hours. • 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. • HALL OF FAME: The MiltonUnion Athletic Department will be honoring its seventh class of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during the Covington-Milton-Union boys basketball game on Jan. 7. The induction ceremony will take place between the JV and varsity contests. Inductees will include Lori Kinnison-Meyer, Dave Fine, Ralph Hildebrand and Ed Lendenski. • 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.

Elks top Trojans, hold Mayor’s Cup edge Staff Reports

SPRINGBORO

In the Mayor’s Cup tournament, the records get thrown out. Defending Mayor’s Cup champion Centerville came ready to play Wednesday afternoon, surprising the favored Troy Trojans in the first meeting between the teams this season and picking up a 5-2 victory at South Metro to take the edge after two of three games in the tournament.

“They came out skating hard and fast, faster than I think we anticipated,” Troy coach Larrell Walters said. “They were beating us to loose pucks, and we had a difficult time keeping the puck on our sticks and getting through the neutral zone.” Troy (10-3-1) — which entered the tournament with the best record in the four-team field

— took an early lead after Brandon Beaty cashed in an unassisted power play goal. But the Elks tied the game four minutes later … and took the lead 30 seconds after that. Centerville then took a 3-1 lead late in the first period before Troy senior Nick Usserman fed freshman Clay Terrill for another power play goal and cut the lead to one. The Elks clamped down on defense for the rest of the game,

■ College Basketball

FRIDAY Boys Basketball Troy at Tippecanoe (7:30 p.m.) Miami East at Versailles Invite (TBA) Newton at Emmanuel Christian (7:30 p.m.) Piqua, Lehman, Covington at WPTW Holiday Classic (TBA) Swimming Tippecanoe, Lehman at Bellefontaine Invite (noon) Wrestling Troy, Troy Christian, Piqua at GMVWA (11 a.m.) Lehman at Thunderbird Invite (9:30 a.m.) SATURDAY No events scheduled SUNDAY No events scheduled

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■ NBA

AP PHOTO

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ramon Sessions drives against Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight Wednesday in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Irving leads Cavs to victory

SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Boys Basketball Miami East at Versailles Invite (TBA) Piqua, Lehman, Covington at WPTW Holiday Classic (TBA) Girls Basketball Troy at Tippecanoe (7:30 p.m.) Ansonia at Miami East (1 p.m.) Newton at Tri-County North (7 p.m.) Troy Christian at Bradford (7 p.m.) Bowling Beavercreek at Troy (11 a.m.) Hockey Troy at Beavercreek (10 a.m.) Wrestling Troy, Troy Christian, Piqua at GMVWA (noon)

though, picking up a pair of insurance goals in the second period. Troy was outshot 33-17 in the game — the second game in a row the Trojans were outshot. Springboro held a 24-18 edge in shots in Troy’s 2-1 victory on Tuesday. “They’ve (Centerville) got three full lines and put a lot of pressure on us coming out of the

AP PHOTO

Ohio State’s William Buford (44) is fouled while shooting by Northwestern's Drew Crawford, left, during the second half Wednesday in Columbus.

Big Buford Career night for senior leads Buckeyes to win COLUMBUS (AP) — Northwestern coach Bill Carmody was in mid-thought when he suddenly said of Ohio State’s William Buford, “I don’t know if you’d call it his team but … he’s a senior, right?” Told that Buford was, indeed, the second-ranked Buckeyes’ only senior, Carmody muttered, “Thank God.” Buford had career-highs of 28 points and five 3-pointers as Ohio State showed off its perimeter shooting in an 87-54 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night in the Big Ten

opener for both teams. “I was just shooting the ball,” said Buford, who was 9 of 14 from the field including 5 of 7 on 3-pointers. “I was fortunate to knock them down because my teammates were setting great screens for me. They kept telling me to shoot.” Next-to-last in the conference in 3-pointers at 4.8 per game, the Buckeyes hit seven in the first half to build a big lead and finished 10 for 20 from long range. “We were saving it,” Ohio State coach Thad Matta

cracked. It wasn’t just a bunch of guys firing up shots from a distance, either. Jared Sullinger added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Buckeyes (13-1, 1-0), who dominated the boards 49-30. Deshaun Thomas had 16 points for Ohio State, which broke the game open with a 130 first-half run fueled by 3pointers. Jordan Sibert added 12 points, all on 3s. “Thad said at the end when we shook hands, ‘This was about

■ See BUCKEYES on 15

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Rookie Kyrie Irving had 14 points and seven assists to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 105-89 on Wednesday night, spoiling the Pistons’ first home opener with new owner Tom Gores. Reserve Samardo Samuels scored 17 and Ramon Sessions had 16 points off the bench for the Cavaliers, who got 15 points from Antawn Jamison and 10 points apiece from Anderson Varejao and rookie Tristan Thompson. Detroit Ben Gordon had 25 points and rookie reserve Brandon Knight scored 23. Sessions made the last shot of the first quarter to put the Cavs ahead for good, and they turned the game into a rout in the fourth quarter. Rodney Stuckey scored 11 points for the Pistons, who got 10 points apiece from Tayshaun Prince and Greg Monroe. Cleveland’s coaches and players left their bench after the national anthem to avoid the elaborate pregame festivities, then returned to take care of business in a matchup of rebuilding teams. The Cavs look like they’ll have more to work with this season, especially with Irving leading the way as a point guard who can create shots for teammates and himself. Irving, the No. 1 pick overall, was sensational in the first half. He had 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting with five assists, three rebounds and two steals at halftime. The former Duke star bounced back from a six-point performance in his NBA debut, a loss to Toronto.

■ National Football League

Faster than expected Green in Pro Bowl as a rookie

Toledo tops AF in Military Bowl Back and forth they went. A kickoff return for 87 yards. A pitch around the left end for 60. Touchdown passes for 49 and 37 yards. Two touchdowns scored on fourth downs. A pair of botched onside kicks. And that was just the first half. See Page 15.

CINCINNATI (AP) — A.J. Green didn’t think he’d make the Pro Bowl as a rookie. His incredible catches were too much to ignore. The Cincinnati Bengals’ firstround draft pick is one of three rookies to be voted to the Pro Bowl, along with Denver linebacker Von Miller and Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson, who made it as a kick returner. No rookie receiver had been AP PHOTO voted to the Pro Bowl since Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green catches a 55-yard Anquan Boldin in 2003, showing pass as St. Louis Rams safety Quintin Mikell looks on during the how tough it is for a newcomer at first quarter Sunday, Dec. 18 in St. Louis. that position. No Bengals receiv-

er had been voted in since Cris Collinsworth helped the Bengals reach their first Super Bowl in 1981. “I never thought I would make it this quick,” Green said Wednesday. Nobody thought he and rookie quarterback Andy Dalton would do what they’ve done in their first NFL season together. Dalton was voted a first alternate to the Pro Bowl, making it likely that he’ll play. The Bengals (9-6) were expected to struggle

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■ College Football

■ College Basketball

Penn St. doesn’t interest Munchak

No. 1 Syracuse rolls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Munchak says he is not heading to Penn State as coach. The Titans coach says Wednesday he’s flattered to be mentioned for his alma mater, but insists he loves what he’s doing in Tennessee. “You all know Penn State means a lot to me. I obviously went to school there and I’m real concerned for what they’ve gone through the last couple of months. I’m flattered that people think I’d be a great fit for the coach there,” Munchak said Wednesday after practice.

“They have not contacted me in any way or talked to me about the possibility of working there. I have not reached out to them. I have a job that I enjoy quite a bit.” This is the third time since Paterno was fired that Munchak has denied interest in the job. He denied it the day after Paterno was fired and again Dec. 2 when his name came up in connection with the opening. He was linked again Wednesday to the job and did his best to squash the idea he might leave the franchise he has worked for as either a player or coach since 1982.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A year ago as a raw freshman with little stamina, Fab Melo watched most of Seton Hall’s stunning triumph over then-No. 9 Syracuse from the bench. On Wednesday night, that was a distant memory. Melo had a career-high 12 points and school-record 10 blocks and top-ranked Syracuse stifled Seton Hall at every turn in a 75-49 victory in the Big East opener for both teams. No. 3 Kentucky 86, Lamar 64 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 18 points and No. 3 Kentucky beat Lamar 8664 on Wednesday night in the Wildcats' final game

before facing No. 4 Louisville. Kentucky (12-1) opened the game on an 11-2 run and maintained its firsthalf lead because of its free throw shooting. The Wildcats were 14 of 17 from the foul line in the first half and finished 27 of 33 overall. No. 12 Georgetown 71, No. 4 Louisville 68 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Markel Starks scored 16 of his career-high 20 points in the second half and No. 12 Georgetown snapped No. 4 Louisville’s 20-game home winning streak with a 71-68 victory Wednesday night in the Big East opener for both teams. Louisville (12-1, 0-1) had

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been one of six Division I teams that came into play Wednesday without a loss. The Cardinals held a tenuous lead through most of the first half and early into the second. But Starks hit all four of his 3-point attempts in the second half as Georgetown (11-1, 1-0) built an 11-point lead before having to survive a rally to win for the ninth consecutive time. No. 16 Mich. St. 80, No. 13 Indiana 65 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Keith Appling scored a career-high 25 points and sparked a 20-0 second-half run to help No. 16 Michigan State hand No. 13 Indiana its first loss of the season, 80-65 on Wednesday night.

Appling, who had 18 points in the second half, added seven assists for the Spartans (12-2, 1-0 Big Ten), winners of 12 straight. Missouri St. 77, No. 21 Creighton 65 OMAHA, Neb. — Kyle Weems scored 25 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, Anthony Downing scored a careerhigh 26 and Missouri State opened defense of its Missouri Valley Conference title with a 77-65 upset of No. 21 Creighton on Wednesday night. Downing’s 23-footer as the shot clock ran out with 1:11 left that gave the Bears (asterisk)8-5, 1-0) a six-point lead.

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Ready Rockets Toledo not surprised by 2-point try, wins Military Bowl WASHINGTON (AP) — Even the youngest head coach in the country knows not to expect the conventional from Air Force. After all, the Falcons had already scored three fourth-down touchdowns, including the one that had just tied the Military Bowl with 52 seconds to play. So 32-year-old Matt Campbell, leading Toledo for the first time, wasn’t surprised when Air Force lined up to kick the extra point and then ran a fake, going for two to win the game instead of sending it to overtime. The Rockets were ready. Holder David Baska got bottled up trying to run the option. The ball squirted toward kicker Parker Herrington, who chased it until it went out of bounds in the end zone, and Toledo started celebrating its 42-41 victory Wednesday night at RFK Stadium. “We talked about it, first and foremost, because they fake some extra points and fake some field goals,” said Campbell, the Toledo offensive coordinator who was promoted this month to the head job after Tim Beckman left for Illinois. “Ironically, we were in the same situation last year in our bowl game. I give credit to our staff. We got ourselves into a defensive call. We were not in a ‘block’ look.” Toledo succeeded in taking a one-point lead with a 2-point conversion near the end of last year’s Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, but the Rockets lost the game to Florida International on a field goal on the game’s final play. This time, the wild ending to a wild game went their way in the school’s first bowl win since 2005. Bernard Reedy’s third touchdown of the game a 37-yard catch, spin and run on a pass from Terrance Owens gave Toledo a 42-35 lead with 5:01 remaining and put the Rockets (9-4)

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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 Dec. 8 in Pittsburgh.

McCoy still out as Browns prep for Harrison, Steelers

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Toledo wide receiver Bernard Reedy, right, runs towards the end zone for a touchdown as Air Force defensive back Jon Davis (6) looks on during the second half of the Military Bowl Wednesday in Washington. caught 13 passes for 59 yards, but his biggest play was an 87-yard kickoff return in the first half. Owens, getting most of the work at quarterback, completed 19 of 24 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Owens got the nod over Austin Dantin, who started the first 10 games of the season before sitting out the last two with a concussion. Tim Jefferson, the first quarterback in service academy history to lead his team to four consecutive bowl games, completed 13 of 22 passes for 159 yards with two touchdowns and one interception for Air Force (7-6). Jonathan Warzeka had a career-best 60-yard run to set up one touchdown, and his 37-yard reception on fourth-and-3 tied the game 28-all heading into halftime. There was even room for a defensive score: Toledo safety Jermaine Robinson’s 37-yard interception runback after he corralled a tipped pass deep in the secondary.

“At the pregame meal, all the DBs will sit together,” Robinson said, “and we talk about what we’re going to do in the game, and I told them I’m like Eric Page and Adonis together. … I almost dropped it, and finally I got it together. Once I get it in my hands, the rest is history.” But it all came down to a gutsy decision on a 2-point conversion. It appeared that Baska tried to pitch the ball to Herrington, but Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said the ball just popped out. Either way, the coach wasn’t about to secondguess himself. “I thought we had an excellent chance to seal and win the game right there. It didn’t work out,” Calhoun said. “We didn’t convert it, so you better be able to live with it. We’re a group that over the last six years, we’re going to go for it on fourth down if we think there are chances we can take. When we have a pretty darn good opportunity to convert one, we’re going to do it. That’s the way we’re going to play.”

■ CONTINUED FROM 14 this season with rookies at the two key spots, but they’ve surpassed expecCINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals’ pleading and tations. promotions finally got them a full stadium. “It’s something that no Cincinnati announced on Wednesday it had sold one would have thought out its final regular-season game against the of coming into this year Baltimore Ravens, only the second time the Bengals probably except us,” have filled Paul Brown Stadium this season. The Dalton said on other time was when Pittsburgh brought thousands Wednesday. “It shows of fans. what this year’s been like Getting a full stadium was a priority for the and what this team is Bengals (9-6), who secured only their third winning like.” record in 21 years by beating Arizona last week. A They can make it even win over the Ravens (11-4) on Sunday would secure more remarkable with a the final AFC wild card berth. victory on Sunday over Only 41,273 showed up for the 23-16 win over Baltimore (11-4), which Arizona on Saturday, a typical crowd this season. The Bengals announced after the game that they would would clinch the final offer a buy-one, get-one-free promotion to season tickAFC wild card and put et holders for the final game. Players practically them in the playoffs for begged fans to come and support them. only the third time in the last 21 years. The Ravens would win the AFC North game this season, a 31-24 31-14 early in the fourth loss in Baltimore on Nov. quarter, then rallied with a victory. Green missed only one 20. Cincinnati fell behind behind Dalton, who set a

Bengals rookie passing record with 373 yards. He also threw three interceptions. This time, the Ravens will have to contend with Green, who has a sprained right shoulder that is improving. Green played with the injury during a 23-16 win over Arizona on Saturday and had two catches for 25 yards. Green leads NFL rookies with 63 catches and 1,031 yards. His 11 catches of 35 yards or more are the most in the league and the most by an NFL rookie since Minnesota’s Randy Moss had 14 in 1998. The Bengals’ most dangerous play has been Dalton throwing a high,

over the 40-point mark for a sixth straight game. “We have 1,000 playmakers on our team,” said Reedy, who had a careerhigh 126 yards receiving on four catches and was named the game’s MVP. “You never know who’s going to step up. It’s fun to watch everybody catch and run with it.” The game matched two of the top 25 scoring teams in the country, and they wasted little time living up to their reputations. It was Mid-American Conference member Toledo’s spread offense against Mountain West Air Force’s triple option, and the idea of a huddle seemed a quaint, antiquated concept. Back and forth they went. A kickoff return for 87 yards. A pitch around the left end for 60. Touchdown passes for 49 and 37 yards. A pair of botched onside kicks. And that was just the first half. Toledo’s Adonis Thomas finished with 108 yards on 22 carries. Paul Hornung Award finalist Eric Page

BEREA (AP) — With starting quarterback Colt McCoy still shaken from the head shot heard ‘round the NFL, the Browns are getting ready for the NFL’s nastiest — and some insist dirtiest — player. James Harrison is coming Sunday. Buckle up. Harrison, his violent reputation and the chance to get revenge on the Steelers menacing linebacker were major topics of discussion in the Browns locker room Wednesday as Cleveland’s players were pressed to discuss Pittsburgh’s notorious No. 92, who laid out McCoy with an illegal helmet-tohelmet hit on Dec. 8. Browns center Alex Mack was asked point blank if Harrison was dirty. He paused seven seconds. “I mean, he’s getting fined,” Mack said. Fined for past viola-

tions, Harrison was suspended one game without pay for his vicious hit on McCoy, a devastating blow that prompted the league to change its game-day policies on head injuries after the Browns failed to test the QB for a concussion and sent him back into the game after missing just two plays. McCoy’s season appears to have been ended by Harrison’s infamous hit. He has not yet been cleared by team doctors to practice, and it’s likely that backup Seneca Wallace will make his third straight start Sunday against the Steelers (11-4), who can still win the AFC North. Browns coach Pat Shurmur reported McCoy is “much better” and has increased his physical activity. However, the second-year QB has not yet passed the necessary medical tests to return to the field.

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Trojans ■ CONTINUED FROM 14 zone,” Walters said. “We average 29 shots per game, but we’ve only had 18 and 17 in our last two games now.” Troy faces Beavercreek at 10 a.m. today at South Metro in its final game of the tour-

nament, needing help from Springboro — which faces Centerville at 6 p.m. “We’ve got to focus on getting back to the basics,” Walters said. “We need to not stickhandle as much and focus on moving the puck up the ice.”

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Bengals Bengals sell out finale

arching pass that lets Green out-jump a cornerback for the ball. “We call him the leading rebounder in the National Football League right now,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “He goes up and gets a lot of balls. They’re going to throw it up to him. He’s a vertical threat. He can go chase a ball down.” Dalton has thrown 20 touchdown passes, a club record for a rookie. The only other NFL rookies to throw 20 were Peyton Manning (26), Charley Conerly (22), Dan Marino (20) and Cam Newton (20). Dalton and Carolina’s Newton have become the fourth and fifth rookies to throw for 3,000 yards in a season.

Since that three-interception game in Baltimore, Dalton has gotten much better at avoiding bad throws. In the last five games, he’s thrown for five touchdowns and only one interception. He had another interception nullified by a roughing-the-passer penalty. “Turnovers usually decide the game, and I turned the ball over too many times,” Dalton said. “I have to look back at how I’ve been playing and correct those things. It’s just being smarter with the football. “There were a couple that I threw that I shouldn’t have, whereas now I know not to make those throws.”

Thursday, December 29, 2011

FOOTBALL National Football League All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England12 3 0 .800 464 321 8 7 0 .533 360 344 N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 351 385 Buffalo 5 10 0 .333 310 296 Miami South W L T Pct PF PA y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 359 255 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 302 295 4 11 0 .267 224 316 Jacksonville 2 13 0 .133 230 411 Indianapolis North W L T Pct PF PA x-Baltimore 11 4 0 .733 354 250 x-Pittsburgh 11 4 0 .733 312 218 Cincinnati 9 6 0 .600 328 299 4 11 0 .267 209 294 Cleveland West W L T Pct PF PA 8 7 0 .533 306 383 Denver 8 7 0 .533 333 395 Oakland San Diego 7 8 0 .467 368 351 Kansas City 6 9 0 .400 205 335 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA 8 7 0 .533 363 386 N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 355 316 Dallas Philadelphia 7 8 0 .467 362 318 Washington 5 10 0 .333 278 333 South W L T Pct PF PA y-New Orleans12 3 0 .800 502 322 9 6 0 .600 357 326 x-Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 389 384 Carolina Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 263 449 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Green Bay 14 1 0 .933 515 318 10 5 0 .667 433 342 x-Detroit 7 8 0 .467 336 328 Chicago 3 12 0 .200 327 432 Minnesota West W L T Pct PF PA y-San Francisco12 3 0 .800 346 202 Seattle 7 8 0 .467 301 292 7 8 0 .467 289 328 Arizona 2 13 0 .133 166 373 St. Louis x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday's Game Indianapolis 19, Houston 16 Saturday's Games Oakland 16, Kansas City 13, OT Tennessee 23, Jacksonville 17 Pittsburgh 27, St. Louis 0 Buffalo 40, Denver 14 Carolina 48, Tampa Bay 16 Minnesota 33, Washington 26 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 14 New England 27, Miami 24 N.Y. Giants 29, N.Y. Jets 14 Cincinnati 23, Arizona 16 Detroit 38, San Diego 10 San Francisco 19, Seattle 17 Philadelphia 20, Dallas 7 Sunday's Game Green Bay 35, Chicago 21 Monday's Game New Orleans 45, Atlanta 16 Sunday, Jan. 1 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. San Diego at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 4:15 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m. College Football FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Ohio 24, Utah State 23 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall 20, FIU 10 Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Missouri 41, North Carolina 24 Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State 31, Louisville 24 Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Toledo 42, Air Force 41 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 (6-

6), 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 (11-1), 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) College Football FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Ohio 24, Utah State 23 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall 20, FIU 10 Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Missouri 41, North Carolina 24 Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 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.

SCOREBOARD

Scores AND SCHEDULES

SPORTS ON TV TODAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5:30 p.m. ESPN — Champs Sports Bowl, Florida St. vs. Notre Dame, at Orlando, Fla. 9 p.m. ESPN — Alamo Bowl, Washington vs. Baylor, at San Antonio MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Florida at Rutgers 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Vanderbilt at Marquette 11 p.m. ESPN2 — BYU at Saint Mary's (Cal) FSN — UCLA at Stanford NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT — Dallas at Oklahoma City 10:30 p.m. TNT — New York at L.A. Lakers

FRIDAY BOXING 11 p.m. SHO — Super middleweights, Andre Dirrell (19-10) vs. Darryl Cunningham (24-2-0); light heavyweights, Luis Garcia (11-0-0) vs. Alexander Johnson (12-0-0); middleweights, Jermain Taylor (28-4-1) vs. Jessie Nicklow (222-3), at Cabazon, Calif. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN — Armed Forces Bowl, BYU vs. Tulsa, at Dallas 3:20 p.m. ESPN — Pinstripe Bowl, Rutgers vs. Iowa St., at New York 6:40 p.m. ESPN — Music City Bowl, Mississippi St. vs. Wake Forest, at Nashville, Tenn. 10 p.m. ESPN — Insight Bowl, Iowa vs. Oklahoma, at Tempe, Ariz. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — W. Michigan at Duke 9 p.m. ESPN2 — West Virginia at Seton Hall NBA BASKETBALL 10:30 p.m. WGN — Chicago at L.A. Clippers 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 (11-1), 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 Football Championship Subdivision Playoff Glance All Times EST First Round Saturday, Nov. 26 James Madison 20, Eastern Kentucky 17 Old Dominion 35, Norfolk State 18 Stony Brook 31, Albany (N.Y.) 28 Central Arkansas 34, Tennessee Tech 14 Second Round Saturday, Dec. 3 Georgia Southern 55, Old Dominion 48 Montana 41, Central Arkansas 14 Maine 34, Appalachian State 12 Sam Houston State 34, Stony Brook 27 Montana State 26, New Hampshire 25 Lehigh 40, Towson 38 North Dakota State 26, James Madison 14 Northern Iowa 28, Wofford 21 Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 9 Montana 48, Northern Iowa 10 Saturday, Dec. 10 Sam Houston State 49, Montana State 13 Georgia Southern 35, Maine 23 North Dakota State 24, Lehigh 0 Semifinals

Friday, Dec. 16 or Saturday, Dec. 17 Sam Houston State 31, Montana 28 North Dakota State 35, Georgia Southern 7 Championship Friday, Jan. 7 At Pizza Hut Park Frisco,Texas Sam Houston State (14-0) vs. North Dakota State (13-1), 1 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB 1 0 1.000 — New York 1 1 .500 ½ New Jersey 1 1 .500 ½ Toronto 0 1 .000 1 Philadelphia 0 3 .000 2 Boston Southeast Division Pct GB W L Miami 3 0 1.000 — Atlanta 2 0 1.000 ½ 1 1 .500 1½ Orlando 1 1 .500 1½ Charlotte 0 2 .000 2½ Washington Central Division Pct GB W L 2 0 1.000 — Indiana 1 1 .500 1 Cleveland Chicago 1 1 .500 1 Milwaukee 1 1 .500 1 Detroit 0 2 .000 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB W L 2 0 1.000 — New Orleans 1 0 1.000 ½ San Antonio Houston 0 1 .000 1½ Dallas 0 2 .000 2 Memphis 0 2 .000 2 Northwest Division Pct GB W L 3 0 1.000 — Oklahoma City 2 0 1.000 ½ Portland 1 0 1.000 1 Denver Utah 0 1 .000 2 Minnesota 0 2 .000 2½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 1 0 1.000 — Sacramento 1 1 .500 ½ 1 1 .500 ½ Golden State 1 2 .333 1 L.A. Lakers 0 1 .000 1 Phoenix Tuesday's Games Atlanta 106, New Jersey 70 Miami 115, Boston 107 Milwaukee 98, Minnesota 95 Portland 101, Sacramento 79 L.A. Lakers 96, Utah 71 Wednesday's Games Indiana 90, Toronto 85 Miami 96, Charlotte 95 Atlanta 101, Washington 83 Cleveland 105, Detroit 89 New Orleans 97, Boston 78 Oklahoma City 98, Memphis 95 L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Utah at Denver, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m. New York at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games New Jersey at Orlando, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 8 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Chicago at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Denver at Portland, 10 p.m. New York at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Friday's Games Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 25, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ................................Record Pts Prv 1. Syracuse (54) ......13-0 1,611 1 2. Ohio St. (5)...........12-1 1,507 2 3. Kentucky (4).........11-1 1,480 3 4. Louisville (2).........12-0 1,386 4 5. North Carolina .....11-2 1,366 5

TROY DAILY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM 6. Baylor ...................12-0 1,299 6 7. Duke.....................10-1 1,281 7 8. Missouri................12-0 1,149 9 9. UConn..................10-1 1,143 8 10. Florida ................10-2 1,050 11 11. Wisconsin...........11-2 898 13 12. Georgetown .......10-1 851 16 13. Indiana ...............12-0 820 17 14. Marquette...........11-1 775 10 15. Mississippi St.....12-1 718 18 16. Michigan St........11-2 613 19 17. Kansas .................8-3 548 12 18. Michigan.............10-2 504 20 19. UNLV..................13-2 473 21 20. Murray St. ..........13-0 342 22 21. Creighton ...........10-1 254 23 22. Pittsburgh...........11-2 238 15 23. Virginia ...............10-1 214 24 24. Harvard ..............10-1 121 — 25. San Diego St. ....11-2 119 — Others receiving votes: Kansas St. 105, Illinois 70, Saint Louis 55, Gonzaga 48, Xavier 42, Ohio 20, Stanford 10, Wichita St. 9, Texas A&M 3, Alabama 2, Wagner 1. The Women's Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 25, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ................................Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (40)............12-0 1,000 1 2. UConn..................10-1 949 2 3. Notre Dame .........11-1 927 3 4. Stanford..................9-1 881 4 5. Maryland ..............11-0 837 5 6. Kentucky...............11-1 756 8 7. Tennessee..............7-3 728 6 8. Duke .......................8-2 703 9 9. Ohio St. ................13-0 651 11 10. Texas A&M...........8-2 639 10 11. Rutgers ..............10-2 578 12 12. Miami....................9-2 521 7 13. Texas Tech..........10-0 510 15 14. Louisville ............11-2 491 14 15. Georgetown .......10-2 487 17 16. Penn St. .............10-2 401 16 17. Georgia ..............10-2 339 13 18. Green Bay..........10-0 323 18 19. Delaware..............9-0 262 19 20. Purdue ...............10-3 212 20 21. DePaul ...............12-2 211 21 22. Texas ....................9-2 166 22 23. Nebraska............11-1 110 24 24. North Carolina .....8-2 106 23 94 25 25. Vanderbilt ...........11-1 Others receiving votes: Gonzaga 28, Virginia 28, California 22, LSU 14, South Carolina 10, Arkansas 7, Georgia Tech 4, BYU 2, Kansas 1, Northwestern 1, St. Bonaventure 1. Wednesday's Scores Boys Basketball Bellevue 70, Eminence, Ky. 46 Cin. Walnut Hills 77, Cin. Elder 49 Cle. St. Ignatius 50, Erie Cathedral Prep, Pa. 47 Cols. Eastmoor 61, Chillicothe 47 Crooksville 70, Fairfield Christian 68 Crown City S. Gallia 68, Glouster Trimble 33 Cuyahoga Hts. 61, Independence 46 Day. Dunbar 92, Can. McKinley 58 Day. Thurgood Marshall 69, Cin. N. College Hill 45 New Middletown Spring. 67, Lowellville 36 New Riegel 61, Arcadia 39 Northwood 71, N. Baltimore 67 Portsmouth 81, Cin. College Prep. 55 Spring. Kenton Ridge 101, Stone Mountain, Ga. 55 Warren, Pa. 77, Conneaut 63 Youngs. Ursuline 62, Vermilion 51 Adams County Tournament Peebles 59, Seaman N. Adams 45 Beach Ball Classic St. Augustine, La. 52, Lakewood St. Edward 46 Cin. Hughes Holiday Tournament Cin. Clark Montessori 70, Day. Ponitz Tech. 48 Cle. Cuyahoga Hts.Tournament Cornerstone Christian 57, Cle. Lincoln W. 38 Crown Jewel Classic N. Can. Hoover 83, Knott Co. Central, Ky. 52 Franklin County Tournament First Round Indpls Chatard, Ind. 68, Cols. Centennial 62 Gilmour Tournament Chesterland W. Geauga 61, Gates Mills Hawken 41 Streetsboro 66, Gates Mills Gilmour 57 Holiday Tournament Kettering Alter 60, Brother Martin, La. 59 Junior Orange Bowl Classic, Doral, Fla. Cin. Moeller 63, Coral Reef Senior, Fla. 58 KSA Tournament Powell Olentangy Liberty 74, McGillToolen, Ala. 55 Motor City Roundball Classic Cin. Withrow 76, Kalamazoo Central, Mich. 75 Republic Bank Classic Felicity-Franklin 61, Villa Madonna, Ky. 56 Union Tournament First Round Union (Modoc), Ind. 67, Union City Mississinawa Valley 36 Wednesday's Scores Girls Basketball Akr. Hoban 75, Akr. Buchtel 33 Aurora 44, Independence 37 Batavia Clermont NE 56, St. Bernard Roger Bacon 13 Beverly Ft. Frye 37, Waterford 36 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 51, Chardon NDCL 32 Can. Timken 55, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 50 Carlisle 46, Franklin 38 Centerville 72, Day. Oakwood 39 Cin. Clark Montessori 59, Cin. Oyler 34 Cin. Colerain 50, Cin. McAuley 46 Cin. Glen Este 50, Cin. Aiken 27 Cin. Hughes 66, Day. Ponitz Tech. 29 Cle. Hts. 90, Cle. Collinwood 36 Cols. Watterson 68, Canal Winchester 35 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 70, Massillon Tuslaw 49 Day. Chaminade-Julienne 66, Digital Harbor, Md. 48 Day. Thurgood Marshall 51, Cle. Hts. Beaumont 30 Dresden Tri-Valley 55, Dublin Scioto 23 E. Can. 37, Magnolia Sandy Valley 35 Eastlake N. 70, Willoughby S. 51 Fairfield 57, Kings Mills Kings 39 Georgetown 51, Fayetteville-Perry 35 Grove City Cent. Crossing 49, Cols. Mifflin 27 Hudson 76, Westlake 56 Logan 49, Zanesville W. Muskingum 46 Lou. Butler, Ky. 60, Lewis Center Olentangy 55 Mayfield 54, Chesterland W. Geauga 41 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 47,

Wadsworth 45 Middletown 60, Lockland 59 Monroe 46, Hamilton Ross 34 New Madison Tri-Village 71, New Paris National Trail 49 Oxford Talawanda 45, Hamilton Badin 38 Portsmouth 66, New Boston Glenwood 41 Richmond Edison 50, Steubenville 37 Shaker Hts. Laurel 59, Brooklyn 53 Spring. Kenton Ridge 101, Stone Mountain, Ga. 55 Tallmadge 51, Mogadore 40 Versailles 59, Greenville 36 Windham 59, N. Jackson JacksonMilton 53 Wooster Triway 47, Navarre Fairless 32 Worthington Kilbourne 56, Westerville Cent. 55 Zanesville Maysville 72, Howard E. Knox 41 Zanesville Rosecrans 86, Uhrichsville Claymont 36 Ashville Teays Valley Tournament Cols. Northland 88, Grove City 34 Bishop Watterson Tournament Cols. Upper Arlington 46, Dublin Jerome 36 Dublin Coffman 51, Cols. Hartley 44 Hilliard Darby 41, Cols. Ready 39 Braggin' Rights Tournament Cle. Glenville 48, Landmark Christian 47 Cle. Hts.Tournament Geneva 45, Grafton Midview 30 Cols.Whetstone Tournament Cols. Walnut Ridge 52, Cols. Whetstone 40 Westerville N. 44, Whitehall-Yearling 29 Gilmour Tournament Rocky River Magnificat 85, Indian Rocks, Fla. 47 Hickory Tournament Hickory, Pa. 60, Warren Lordstown 31 Holiday Tournament Thornville Sheridan 61, Pataskala Watkins Memorial 32 Hoover Tournament Clayton Northmont 45, Can. Cent. Cath. 38 Indpls N. Central Tournament Championship Springboro 59, Indpls N. Central, Ind. 51 Lakota West Tournament W. Chester Lakota W. 64, Tol. Cent. Cath. 54 McDonald's Tournament Seaman N. Adams 49, Peebles 46 Motor City Roundball Classic Cin. Withrow 51, Ann Arbor Huron, Mich. 35 Penn State Tournament Semifinal Vincentian Academy, Pa. 63, Lowellville 56 Pickerington North Tournament Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 59, Cardinal O'Hara, Pa. 50 Pickerington Tournament Kettering Fairmont 46, Morgan Park, Ill. 40 S. Bend Washington Tournament Pool Play Pool A New Prairie, Ind. 45, Cin. Summit Country Day 34 Twinsburg Tournament Ravenna 55, Sylvania Southview 37 Warren Howland 49, Chagrin Falls Kenston 40 Yule Classic Delaware Hayes 53, Galloway Westland 42 Nelsonville-York 40, Lancaster Fisher Cath. 33 Proctorville Fairland 41, Baltimore Liberty Union 27

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 35 22 9 4 48103 76 Philadelphia 35 21 10 4 46119104 Pittsburgh 36 21 11 4 46118 93 New Jersey 36 20 15 1 41100104 N.Y. Islanders 34 11 17 6 28 77111 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 33 23 9 1 47119 63 Toronto 36 18 14 4 40113118 37 17 15 5 39113128 Ottawa 36 17 16 3 37 97106 Buffalo Montreal 37 14 16 7 35 94103 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 37 19 11 7 45 99101 Florida Winnipeg 36 17 14 5 39100105 Washington 35 18 15 2 38104106 Tampa Bay 35 15 17 3 33 95117 Carolina 38 12 20 6 30 97127 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 36 23 9 4 50122103 Detroit 36 23 12 1 47118 81 St. Louis 36 21 11 4 46 94 80 Nashville 37 19 14 4 42 98104 Columbus 36 9 22 5 23 87123 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 36 22 12 2 46120 88 Minnesota 38 20 12 6 46 89 88 Calgary 37 18 15 4 40 92 99 Colorado 38 19 18 1 39101111 Edmonton 35 15 17 3 33 96 96 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 33 19 11 3 41 97 80 Dallas 35 20 14 1 41 95101 Phoenix 36 18 15 3 39 95 96 Los Angeles 36 17 14 5 39 80 88 Anaheim 35 10 19 6 26 83115 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday's Games Calgary 2, Columbus 1, SO Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 2 Montreal 6, Ottawa 2 Tampa Bay 5, Philadelphia 1 Florida 5, Toronto 3 Detroit 3, St. Louis 2 Winnipeg 4, Colorado 1 Wednesday's Games Nashville 2, Minnesota 1, SO New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1 Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games Calgary at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Toronto at Carolina, 7 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Columbus at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Colorado, 9 p.m. Vancouver at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Friday's Games Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m. Calgary at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.