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WEDNESDAY December 18, 2013

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Decision on garage sales postponed GOOD MORNING Save the Strand trolley rides offer chance to see lights KENDALLVILLE — A heated trolley parked in front of the Strand Theatre on Main Street will offer free rides tonight to see neighborhood Christmas lighting displays. The trolley will depart every half hour from 6-9 p.m. Tickets may be obtained in advance from Campbell & Fetter Bank branches in Kendallville and Albion, and the Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce, 122 S. Main St. Tickets also will be available at the theater. Free hot chocolate and popcorn will be available inside the theater. The Save the Strand Theatre campaign committee is organizing tonight’s event and is asking residents to turn on their holiday lights tonight.

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KENDALLVILLE — The City Council Tuesday night postponed action on a revised ordinance regulating garage sales. “It will not be forgotten. It will be improved,” said Councilman Jim Dazey, chairman of the law and ordinance committee, after making a motion for the postponement. The proposed ordinance goes back to his committee for review and possibly more changes. Prior to the council’s action, three citizens commented about the proposed ordinance. Diane Peachey expressed support for the ordinance and

asked the council to consider prohibiting the posting of garage sale signs on utility poles, light poles and public property. Lynette Leamon, executive director of the Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce, also expressed support for the ordinance and suggested the council consider allowing one or two community-wide garage sales to bring visitors to the city. Gene Lash said posting sale signs on poles always has been done, and he opposed prohibiting it. No garage sale permit is required under the revised

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KENDALLVILLE — The City Council Tuesday night granted Harbor Investments III two years of tax abatement on a vacant building at 230 S. Progress Drive, formerly occupied by Arden Benhar Corp. The abatement covers the building’s assessed value of $869,500. The council also approved five years of sliding abatement on $80,500 in

building improvements. Harbor Investments owns the building and is leasing it to Graphic Packaging, 301 Progress Drive. The company plans to use the building for a warehouse operation. No new jobs will be created. Council members thanked Harbor Investments and Graphic Packaging for investing in the city. “I thank you for retaining SEE ABATEMENTS, PAGE A6

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CN renovation set in motion BY BOB BRALEY bbraley@kpcmedia.com

ISU faculty, staff students oppose gay marriage ban TERRE HAUTE (AP) — Indiana State University’s faculty, staff and student groups have joined Indiana’s growing collegiate opposition to the state’s proposed constitutional ban on gay marriage. ISU’s Faculty Senate, Staff Council and Student Government Association have all taken votes affirming their opposition to the proposal. School President Daniel J. Bradley said Monday in a statement that the groups’ actions are in keeping with ISU policies barring discrimination and harassment based on several factors, including sexual orientation. Faculty Senate chairman Steve Lamb said the group’s vote opposing the constitutional amendment was broadly supported, but some faculty “think we ought to keep our nose out of state politics.” Faculty at Indiana University, Purdue, Ball State, Butler and other Indiana schools have all gone on record opposing the proposed constitutional amendment.

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New view at courthouse A lift raises new windows to the second floor of the LaGrange County Courthouse to be installed in the 136-year-old building. Workmen are replacing more than 60 windows to improve energy efficiency and better match the building’s exterior. Despite cold weather and snow, they are expected to finish the project today.

ALBION — The Central Noble school board unanimously approved two resolutions Tuesday to begin setting up an $8 million construction project. The project is designed to both combine the Central Noble Middle and High school buildings, and update the facilities to match current student and educational needs, said Central Noble superintendent Chris Daughtry during a public hearing on the proposal Tuesday. “It’s not only a renovation, but also some addition to bring us into a … middle-school-high-school concept,” Daughtry said. Since both schools share a principal, it makes sense for them to have a consolidated, unified office space, Daughtry said. For security reasons, that will be an office anyone entering the building will need to flow through to get to other classrooms. There also will be needed renovations and equipment upgrades for the current high school cafeteria, Daughtry said. It will serve both schools. Geoff Brose, principal of both schools, said the middle school cafeteria will become usable as a space for large-group instruction. The school’s science labs also

“It’s not only a renovation, but also some addition to bring us into a... middleschool-high-school concept.” Chris Daughtry Central Noble superintendent

• will be updated, Daughtry said. That hasn’t happened since 1993, he said, adding, “Things have changed.” The former office space will be converted into needed classrooms, Brose said. Work also will include the construction of an auxiliary gym, intended to provide for a variety of functions that currently use whatever space they can find in the buildings — sometimes even hallways, Brose said. The project will include $6.44 million in construction costs, with the balance of the $8 million covering items such as furnishings, architect fees, bond issuing costs and interest paid on bonds during the construction period, said Curt SEE RENOVATION, PAGE A6

Budget bill clears last hurdle for passage WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan budget bill that would ease some but not all of painful budget cuts that would otherwise slam the Pentagon and domestic agencies passed a pivotal test in the Senate on Tuesday. The Senate advanced the measure over a filibuster threshold on a 67-33 vote that ensures the measure will pass the Democratic-led chamber no later than today and head to the White House to be signed into law. Top Senate Republicans opposed the bill but didn’t try to engineer its defeat. It won sweeping GOP support in the House in a vote last week. The measure would ease some of the harshest cuts to agency budgets required under automatic spending curbs commonly known as sequestration. It would replace $45

billion in scheduled cuts for the 2014 budget year already underway, lifting agency budgets to a little more than $1 trillion, and it also would essentially freeze spending at those levels for 2015. It substitutes other spending cuts and new fees to replace the automatic cuts and devotes a modest $23 billion to reducing the deficit over the coming decade. It would also stabilize a broken budget process after a partial government shutdown in October that inflicted political harm upon Republicans. The GOP has since rebounded because of the much-criticized roll-out of Obama’s health care law and the party wishes to keep the focus on that topic rather than Washington political brinksmanship. “This bipartisan bill

takes the first steps toward rebuilding our broken budget process. And hopefully, toward rebuilding our broken Congress,” said Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray, D-Wash., who negotiated the measure with House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., his party’s vice presidential nominee last year. “We’ve spent far too long here scrambling to fix artificial crises instead of working together to solve the big problems we all know we need to address.” Twelve Republicans voted with Democrats to advance the measure over a 60-vote filibuster threshold demanded by GOP leaders. Announcements Monday by Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Georgia Sens. Johnny Isakson and SEE BUDGET, PAGE A6

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada takes a break from the Senate floor Tuesday. A bipartisan budget compromise cleared a procedural hurdle, advancing past a filibuster threshold on a 67-33 vote that ensures the measure will pass the Democratic-led chamber no later than today.

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Most feel Fed will keep current stimulus level WASHINGTON (AP) — Is this week when the Federal Reserve finally slows its aggressive stimulus for the economy? Or does it want to await more evidence of a consistently improving economy? It’s a close call. Yet most economists think the Fed will maintain the pace of its monthly bond purchases to keep long-term loan rates low to spur spending and growth.

The decision carries high stakes for individuals, businesses and global financial markets. A pullback in the Fed’s bond buying would likely send long-term rates up and stock and bond prices down. Many analysts think the Fed will signal that it expects to slow the pace of its bond purchases from $85 billion a month, perhaps early next year, if the economy strengthens further.

The Fed will announce its decision after its latest policy meeting ends Wednesday, just before Chairman Ben Bernanke holds his final quarterly news conference. Bernanke will step down Jan. 31 after eight years as chairman. That the Fed is even considering slowing its stimulus is testament to the economy’s improvement. Hiring has been robust for four straight months.

Unemployment is at a five-year low of 7 percent. Factory output is up. Consumers are spending more at retailers. Auto sales haven’t been better since the recession ended 4½ years ago. What’s more, the stock market is near all-time highs. Inflation remains below the Fed’s target rate. And the House has passed a budget plan that seems likely to avert another government shutdown next year.

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Police Blotter • Four booked into Noble County Jail ALBION — Four people were booked into the Noble County Jail Tuesday and Wednesday, the county sheriff’s department said. • Craig Allen DeLong, 31, of Ashley was booked on a warrant charging him with theft-receiving stolen property. • Chad Edward Duke, 40, of Rushville was booked on a conversion warrant. • Victoria Guzman, 37, of Kendallville was booked on a warrant charing her with misdemeanor driving while suspended. • Leslie Marie Patrick, 23, of Kendallville was booked on a warrant for alleged theft-receiving stolen property.

Business burglarized ALBION — A business in the 100 block of West Main Street was burglarized, the Albion Police Department said. The burglary was reported Monday at 7:33 a.m.

Guns, TV, money stolen from home WAWAKA — Someone broke into a home in the 5300 block of West U.S. 6, Wawaka, and stole guns, a TV and money, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. The burglary was reported Monday at 4:58 p.m.

Debit card used illegally in Canada LAOTTO — A LaOtto man’s debit card was used in Canada without his permission, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. The theft was reported Monday at 10:14 a.m.

Stolen vehicle found wrecked LIGONIER — A stolen

sport-utility vehicle was found wrecked in the 1200 block of Burns Road, Ligonier, Thursday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. The 2003 Isuzu Rodeo was westbound on Burns Road when the driver left the road for an unknown reason. The SUV struck several fence posts. The driver left the scene. The accident is believed to have taken place between 9 p.m. Thursday and 2:30 a.m. Friday. The SUV was reported stolen about 18 hours later. Damage was estimated at $5,001$10,000.

Hit-skip driver strikes parked car KENDALLVILLE — Someone drove a vehicle that struck a parked 1991 Ford Taurus in the 800 block of Gloriosa Circle, Kendallville, Wednesday at 7:43 a.m., then fled the scene, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. The Taurus was unoccupied at the time. Damage was estimated at $1,001-$2,500.

Pickup slides into car KENDALLVILLE — A pickup and car collided Thursday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. Jacob R. Linthicum, 17, of Corunna was southbound on S.R. 3 near C.R. 500N at 11:35 a.m. when he took a turn too fast. The 1992 Ford Ranger he drove slid into a southbound 2010 BMW 535 driven by Wesley R. Steiner, 70, of Goshen. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $5,001-$10,000.

Pickup strikes car ALBION — A pickup truck struck the rear of a car Friday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. Jenny I. Gaff, 50, of Albion had stopped the

2006 Chevy Impala she drove to allow a funeral procession to pass. Rachael A. Sloan, 17, of Albion failed to stop the 2000 Dodge Dakota she drove in time, and it hit the car from behind. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $2,501-$5,000.

Four vehicles collide with deer ALBION — Four vehicle-deer collisions were reported from Dec. 11 through Friday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. No one in the vehicles was injured. • A car driven by Clayton L. Parker, 22, of Albion collided with a deer on C.R. 300E near C.R. 500S Dec. 11 at 6:38 p.m. • The van of Steve Bronstein, 76, of Avilla collided with a deer on Baseline Road near C.R. 700E Thursday at 9:25 p.m. • A sport-utility vehicle driven by Melissa L. Gibson, 45, of Syracuse struck a deer on U.S. 6 near Blue Road, Ligonier, Friday at 7:15 a.m. • The sport-utility vehicle of Tara L. Cooper, 34, of Albion collided with a deer on C.R. 100N near U.S. 33 Friday at 6:31 p.m.

Winter weather leads to crash KENDALLVILLE — Weather conditions contributed to a collision Sunday in the 100 block of East Mitchell Street, according to police. A 2006 Honda driven by Atta E. Hayes, 75, of Hudson, pulled into a parking position on the west side of Grace Christian Church, 126 E. Mitchell St., slid on the snow and struck an unoccupied 2003 GM Sierra pickup truck registered to Christopher Mosley of Kendallville. No injuries were reported.

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Holiday concert A five-member woodwind ensemble from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic performed a Holiday Pops Concert last week at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. This

East Noble school board to discuss middle school costs BY DENNIS NARTKER dnartker@kpcmedia.com

KENDALLVILLE — East Noble school board members are scheduled to discuss the estimated cost of a middle school project in their meeting tonight Cost estimates associated with three options presented to the community last month are based on “ballpark estimates” offered last year by architectural firm Barton Coe Vilamaa. During a series of three public meetings, East Noble superintendent Ann Linson presented three options for the middle school and the “ballpark estimated” costs: full renovation of the existing building for $24.7 million; adding to the building and razing deteriorating sections, $22.7 million; and constructing a new building on a new

Senate seeking interns for 2014 INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, is inviting students in grades 6-12 to serve as Senate pages during the Indiana General Assembly’s 2014 legislative session. The Indiana Senate Page Program is accepting applications for student pages, offering an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the General Assembly. During the one-day program, each participant tours the Statehouse, meets and interacts with his or her senator and watches debates

in the Senate Chamber. Glick said the page program is a hands-on approach to teaching students about state government, which brings what they learn in the classroom to life. “Students who serve as pages see their textbook material in action,” Glick said. “During the legislative session, the Senate is hard at work creating and voting on new laws, and pages have the unique opportunity to be a part of this process. It’s always great to see so many pages at the Statehouse

every year, and I urge all students with an interest in government or public service to apply.” The program runs from Jan. 6 to March 14, and students may serve as pages on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays. Space is limited, so applicants should submit their materials as soon as possible. Students can apply online at indianasenaterepublicans. com/page-program or send letters to their senators. Letters can be addressed to the senator, c/o Indiana Senate, State of Indiana,

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Briefly • Church presenting musical celebration LAGRANGE — The First Presbyterian Church of the Courthouse Square, will present its “Musical Christmas Celebration” Sunday at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The public is invited. There is no charge for admission. Featured artists this year will be the church’s organist, Kevin Ramer, pianist Jan Heaton and vocalist Cassandra Petrie, a third-year music performance and education major at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. The program also will include congregational singing of favorite Christmas carols and hymns accompanied by the church’s newly restored, 100-year-old Hinners pipe organ. A reception will follow the musical celebration.

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Options range in pricing from $22.7-$24.7 million.

• site, $24 million. All three options include two gymnasiums, compared to one in the existing building on Diamond Street in Kendallville. At the meetings, Linson detailed numerous problems with the existing building, parts of which date back to 1915. Trustees have not announced their decision on which option they prefer for grades 7 and 8. Linson said the board

will decide based on the community’s wishes. If trustees choose to build at a new site, land must be acquired, a design must be selected and financing must be in place. Borrowing money for the project may require a bond issue. School district property owners may have the opportunity to vote on the action. Linson and business manager Brian Leitch have pointed out the school corporation will be debt-free by 2018 without any additional borrowing. In other business tonight, school trustees are expected to take action on compensation for classified employees and amend a board policy on leaves of absence for support staff. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the central office building, 126 W. Rush St.

Ex-officer to serve sentence in protective custody INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indianapolis police officer convicted of killing a man and seriously injured two other people while driving drunk in his police cruiser will serve his 13-year prison sentence in a protective custody unit at the New Castle Correctional Facility. WRTV-TV reported Tuesday that Indiana Department of Correction officials plan to move David Bisard to the New Castle prison 40 miles east of Indianapolis on Friday. He has been housed since earlier this month at the DOC’s Reception Diagnostic Center in Plainfield west of Indianapolis.

Briefs • Libraries announce holiday closings KENDALLVILLE — The Kendallville Public Library and Limberlost Public Library in Rome City will be closed several days over the holidays. Both libraries will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, and will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, and remain closed through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. Online services are available at kendallvillelibrary.org when the libraries are closed. The web site includes the library catalog, access to patron accounts, databases, OverDrive downloadable eBooks and audio books.

Boats must be removed from Bixler KENDALLVILLE — Boat owners should remove their boats from Bixler Lake and the shoreline. Any boats not removed will be towed away, according to the Kendallville Park and Recreation Department.

Bisard was convicted in October of driving drunk and ramming his police cruiser into a group of motorcyclists in August, 2010. WTHR-TV reported Bisard’s attorney and prosecutors are close to reaching a plea agreement on a separate, April arrest for drunken driving.

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Groups discourage pets as holiday gifts SOUTH BEND (AP) — Few things are cuter than a puppy or kitten — throw in a red and green bow, the cuteness is almost impossible to resist. But resist you must, at least according to local pet rescue shelter directors. “We really discourage giving pets as gifts,” Pet Refuge vice president Nancy Whiteman told the South Bend Tribune. The main reason is compatibility, she said. A person must choose the animal they fit best with — and the same goes for the animal choosing its human. “It’s their lifestyle, and you’ve got to pick the right match for a personality,” Whiteman said. “In the back of everyone’s mind, we’re hoping all of our dogs and cats can be home at Christmas. It’s an exciting time, but keep in mind that we’re not just going to be giving a dog to someone just because they want one. There’s an application process.” Whiteman said they have seen fewer “gift” pets given to the shelter around the holidays over the last couple of years, but it still happens. “People are starting to become aware” that pet compatibility is an issue, Whiteman said. “It’s a big responsibility. But I’ve been here for 12 years, and it’s gotten less and less. The local organizations have done a good job of educating the public.”

Giving a pet as a gift could cause compatibility problems with a person’s lifestyle.

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Dr. Carol Ecker, executive director of the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, said that they offer gift certificates for those who would like to get someone an animal. She suggested getting a gift certificate and wrapping it up with a stuffed animal instead of giving a pet for a gift. “We are very careful with how we adopt around the holidays,” she said. Each year, about 2.7 million healthy animals are euthanized in U.S. shelters, according to the Humane Society of the United States’ online fact sheet. Between 3 million and 4 million animals are adopted from shelters each year. Animals do need to be adopted, but at an appropriate time and by the appropriate person, Ecker said. Christmas morning, with its bright lights, loud noises and crowded houses, might

not be the best time to bring a new dog or cat home, she said. “It’s not good for the animal to be thrown into that situation. They need to adjust for a while and get acclimated,” she said. “You need to have the commitment of time with the animal, and at the holidays, with visitors and loud noises, that animal might not behave well.” Pet Refuge does have gift certificates, but Whiteman suggested a homemade coupon so that the person can get the pet from wherever they find one that fits. A gift certificate from one specific shelter might limit their choices, she said. Ecker also said now is a good time to look at Christmas decorations to make sure they are pet-friendly. “There are a lot of dangerous items around the holidays for pets,” Ecker said. She cautioned pet owners to avoid tinsel and ribbon, which cats or dogs may eat and cause intestinal issues. Pet owners with live Christmas trees should also keep an eye on the water basin for the trunk — animals might try to drink from it, but the sap may make them ill. Outdoor animals might need some extra attention, too, she said. Make sure outdoor pets are away from the wind with some form of shelter and have fresh water.

Regional Roundup • Gallup to survey Purdue grads

Dog lost in tornado to return home

South Bend marks Studebaker closing

WEST LAFAYETTE — Gallup Inc. will survey Purdue University graduates to track their well-being after earning their degrees, and how engaged they are in their workplaces and with their alma mater. Purdue is the first university to partner with Gallup on the survey, which is based on the Washington, D.C.-based polling and consulting firm’s “behavioral economic” measures. The survey is funded in part by a $2-million grant to Purdue from the Lumina Foundation. In a joint announcement, Gallup and Purdue said the survey will gauge how graduates are faring in their pursuit of “great jobs” and “great lives.” The survey will measure five areas of an individual’s well-being: purpose; social; physical; financial; and community. Survey findings will first be reported in the spring and then annually thereafter.

MELLOTT (AP) — A dog that vanished when a tornado struck its home last month will be returned by the family that adopted it, according to news reports. Kyla Robinson’s dog, Rosco, went missing Nov. 17 when a tornado badly damaged her family’s home in Mellott, a small town 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis, while they were attending a baby shower. The day after the twister, a man spotted Rosco wandering without tags about 45 miles from home and brought him to the Clinton County Humane Society. A woman adopted Rosco from the shelter five days later, and initially refused to return him to the Robinsons. However, the Indianapolis Star reports the adoptive owner was moved by Robinson’s plea, and agreed Tuesday to take the 3-year-old boxer back to the shelter.

SOUTH BEND (AP) — The city of South Bend is planning events Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the final vehicle rolling of the Studebaker assembly line. Although about 7,000 people lost their jobs when the automaker closed, the city is using the anniversary to look ahead. Union Station Technology Center Vice President for Strategy Shawn Peterson tells the South Bend Tribune the goal is to recognize those who worked at Studebaker for what they’ve done and put the spotlight on innovation to move the community forward. Admission is free to the Studebaker National Museum on Friday. At dusk, all lights in and around the museum will be turned on, to “ignite the future.” There also will be free public tours of the former Studebaker Administration Building and a former assembly plant.

South Bend settles wiretapping suits SOUTH BEND (AP) — The city of South Bend has reached settlements in two lawsuits filed by the city’s former police chief and officers who contended their conversations were illegally recorded. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday the resolutions involving former Police Chief Darryl Boykins’ lawsuit and a second suit involving Officers Tim Corbett, Steve Richmond, Dave Wells and Brian Young, and Young’s wife. The South Bend Tribune reports court documents indicate Boykins will receive $50,000 and his attorneys will get $25,000. Court documents indicate Corbett, Richmond, Wells, the Youngs and their attorneys will receive a combined $500,000. The wiretapping case began in early 2012 when Buttigieg demoted Boykins from the police chief post in light of what he said was a federal investigation into the department’s phone recording practices.

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Pooch and Santa “Santa Paws” was in LaGrange Saturday afternoon at Carney’s Decorating Center, visiting with both children and their pets as part of a fundraising effort by Ark, the animal rescue organization in LaGrange

County. For three hours, Santa held both kids and pups on his knee and listened to their Christmas wishes. Grace Osburn sits on Santa’s lap, surrounded by her family as they pose for a photo.

Gilda’s Club offers comfort, respite from cancer fight EVANSVILLE (AP) — Judy Joiner smiled and announced she has two birthdays. The day she was born and the day she received a stem cell transplant. Joiner, 69, recently became a member at Gilda’s Club Evansville and acknowledged having cancer is a trying process. Gilda’s is a place for people of all ages to share personal experiences and learn more about cancer. It’s also important to find opportunities to laugh along the way just like the club’s namesake, American comedian and actress Gilda Radner. Joiner, who has lived in Evansville since 1976, said the community is blessed to have Gilda’s. Joiner was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2005, a rare blood cancer, but has been in remission since the August 2005 transplant of her own stem cells and chemotherapy treatments. “The procedure that you have to go through can be kind of heavy,” she told the Evansville Courier & Press. “And to have somebody just look at you and smile and give you a hug, that means a lot. And I think it feels very comfortable here (at Gilda’s Club).” The late Ann Moore, along with her husband

Randy Moore, initiated opening a Gilda’s Club in Evansville. When Ann died July 3, 2009, from pancreatic cancer, her family, friends and community kept the effort alive. Gilda’s runs on a staff of three women — Melanie Atwood, Diana Brown and Angie Bakel — and more than 40 community volunteers. Each woman has her own role — Atwood is the face to the donors, Brown is the face to the members and Bakel coordinates everything in the clubhouse. The organization relies on sponsorships and donations for sustainability of the 75-mile radius it covers. And Gilda’s comes at no cost to members. With only a soft opening last month, members continue to trickle in — nine the first week, five the second — and Atwood said it’s a nice mix of men, women and kids. “It’s kind of like build it, and they will come,” she said. “And they all are.” One in two men and one in three women will get cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to Atwood, executive director. Her father-in-law is living with cancer, her grandma died from cancer and she has had several friends taken by the disease while others still

live with it. Atwood can’t think of a better place to work because every day the group is helping make a difference for other people. “We’re just an extension of your home an extension of your support group, however small or large it is, we’re a part of that now,” she said. “And to be able to provide that fuels me.” Gilda’s Club offers cancer support services to those living with cancer, family members or friends through five core programs: support services, educational programs, healthy lifestyle activities, social and recreational activities, and resources and referral. Atwood said the Grand Opening is scheduled for Feb. 6. A stone can’t be thrown very far without hitting someone that has a connection to cancer, said Brown, program director. You are either a cancer patient; a family member of someone living with cancer; a friend; a co-worker, the list is nearly endless. “It’s not about helping,” Brown said. “It’s truly about meeting people where they are and empowering them and providing services that no one else really is providing on a full scale level like we are.”

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AVILLA — Joanna M. Hindenlang, 84, of Auburn and formerly of Avilla died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at DeKalb Health in Auburn. She was born in Fort Wayne on April 24, 1929, to Basil Offord and Fay (Truelove) Offord. Mrs. Hindenlang graduated from Elmhurst High School Mrs. in 1947. Hindenlang She married C. Ed Hindenlang on April 15, 1950, in Dunlap, Indiana, and he survives in Auburn. Mrs. Hindenlang worked for United Telephone in Avilla for 17 years retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Beacon Light Chapel in Churubusco for 43 years. She volunteered with the Avilla Christmas Bureau for 25 years helping countless families during the holiday season. She was also a member of the Avilla Chamber of Commerce where she was once named Avilla Citizen of the year. Mrs. Hindenlang was an avid reader and she loved to do all forms of crafts and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include her husband, C. Ed Hindenlang of Auburn; two sons, Edward (Leanne) Hindenlang of Kendallville and William Hindenlang of Kendallville; two daughters, Patricia Johnson of Avilla and Sandra J. (Stanley) Brady of Rome City; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald (Rita) Offord of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter-in-law, Pat Hindenlang; two brothers, Donald Offord and Ralph Offord; and one sister, Dorothy Sloffer. Visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2013, from 3-7 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral services will be Friday, December 20, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be Rob McNary. Burial will be at Avilla Cemetery in Avilla, Indiana. Preferred memorials may be made to the Avilla Christmas Bureau. Send a condolence to the family or view a video tribute of Joanna by Thursday, December 19, 2013, at www.hitefuneralhome.com.

KENDALLVILLE — Edwin Bernard Smith, age 88, of Kendallville died on Monday, December 16, 2013, at Heartland Home Care of Perrysburg in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born in Kendallville on February 27, 1925, to Herschell V. Smith and Minnie J. (Murray) Smith. Mr. Mr. Smith Smith graduated from Kendallville High School, he then attended the University of Cincinnati to study engineering under the Army Specialized Training Program. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. Mr. Smith married Jean Lucille Miller on August 4, 1946, in Kendallville and she survives. He worked for McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville from 1946 to 1973. He then worked for Kendallville Foundry as the personnel manager for 11 years from 1973 to 1984. Mr. Smith retired on September 7, 1984. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife, Jean Lucille Smith of Kendallville; two sons, Bernard Lee Smith of Dayton, Ohio, and Douglas Wayne (Patricia) Smith of Perrysburg, Ohio; three grandchildren, Shane Smith, Alicia Smith and Alaina Smith; two great-grandchildren, Araya O’Brien and Annabel Smith; and one great-great-granddaugther, Adelaide McCullough. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral services will be Friday, December 20, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Robert Shriner. Burial will be at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville, Indiana. Preferred memorials may be made to Heartland Home Care of Perrysburg, 10542 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Military graveside honors will be provided by the Kendallville VFW Post 2749 and the Rome City American Legion Post 381. Send a condolence to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com.

SOUTH MILFORD — Melvin F. Schuman, 99, of South Milford died Monday, November 25, 2013, at his home. Mr. Schuman was born in Larwill, Ind., on September 30, 1914, to Henry and Flossie (Harris) Schuman. In 1944, he moved to LaGrange County from Columbia City, Ind., Mr. and Noble County, Ind. Schuman Mr. Schuman retired from Monsanto in Ligonier, Ind., and had been a farmer and an avid gardener and crafter. He was a former member of LaGrange County Farm Bureau. On March 15, 1934, in Plymouth, Ind., he married Lucy I. Spear. Mrs. Schuman preceded him in death on July 18, 2005. Surviving are two daughters, Lois Daugherty of Huntington, Ind., and Janice Schuman of South Milford, Ind.; a son, Kay Leon Schuman of Fort Wayne, Ind.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Hal Schuman of Avilla, Ind. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Errol Schuman. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place on Monday, December 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Kendallville, Ind. The Rev. Ken Weaver will officiate the service. Memorials may be given to either the Parkview Home Health and Hospice or South Milford United Methodist Church. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www. fruripmayfuneralhome.com.

Elinor Conrad ALBION — Elinor Conrad, 84, a lifetime Albion resident, died on Monday, December 16, 2013, at 2:56 a.m. at the Parkview Noble Community Hospital in Kendallville where she had been a patient since Friday. She was born on November 8, 1929, in Auburn, Indiana, to Willis and Bertha (Gillman) Greenman. She spent her lifetime in the Albion area, and retired from Eaton Corp. in Kendallville in 1992 after 17 years of service. Mrs. Conrad was a

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LIGONIER — Thomas McCullough, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013, at DeKalb Health in Auburn, Indiana. He was born in Whitley County to John Thomas and Marion Etta (Rosenogle) McCullough on December 29, 1932. He honorably served his country from 1950-53 in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 11, 1954, he married Judith Hire at Nazarene Church in Churubusco, Indiana. Thomas retired from Dana Corporation with over 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering, his grandchildren and friends at Dari-Point in Ligonier. He shared with his wife, Judith, a family of three children, Larry McCullough of Albion, Lani (Warren) Elliott of Fort Wayne, Lynn (Kathy) McCullough of Ligonier, Indiana. Mr. McCullough is also survived by one sister, Virginia of Ligonier. He also had nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Ellen, Dave, Betty, Geraldine, Roy and Max. A funeral service will be held in Thomas’ honor on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Stone’s Hill Community Church, 151 Stone’s Hill Road, Ligonier, with Pastors Joey Nelson and Hubert

COLUMBIA CITY — Alberta Ruth Malcolm, 90, of Columbia City, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Columbia City Church of the Brethren, 112 N. Washington St. Burial will be in the Nolt Cemetery, Columbia City. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the funeral. Memorials are to the Columbia City Church of the Brethren Camp Mack Fund. Sheets and Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of arrangements.

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Luckey Hospital Museum: The Luckey Hospital Museum began when Dr. James E. Luckey’s great-nieces Mary and Shirley decided to open a small museum to display their private collection. Both are retired RNs and have been collecting obsolete medical equipment for years. The collection has grown and expanded to include the entire first floor of the former hospital. Tours available by calling 635-2490 or 635-2256. Luckey Hospital Museum, U.S. 33 and S.R. 109, Wolf Lake. 10 a.m.

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Community Christmas Greetings: Free drive-through display at Bixler Lake Park features 66 Christmas card boards crafted by area youth and organizations. Open nightly from 6-9 p.m. through December. Refreshments and horse-drawn wagon rides available Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville. 6 p.m. 347-1064 Celebrate Recovery Meeting: Sessions deal with addictions and relationship issues. Stone’s Hill Community Church, 151 W. C.R. 550N, Ligonier. 6:30 p.m.

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Limberlost Public Library News • Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special visit to the Limberlost Public Library. He’ll be anxious to hear what the children want for Christmas … since he’ll be making a stop at their house in just a few weeks. • Mad Science Saturdays — Saturday at 1 p.m. Families will conduct experiments of all kids during Mad Science Saturday. Caution: the experiments will be messy. Participants should wear play clothing that can be ruined. Registration is requested but not required. • Snow Games — Monday, Dec. 23, at 4:30 p.m. Teens can come to the Limberlost Public Library for a winter games party! They will be playing tons of games inside that will get them even more excited about winter break. • Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday Dec. 25, – The libraries will be closed for

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Exercise Class for Seniors: Free low-impact, slow-paced exercise class that will improve balance, flexibility, and strength. A combination of physical activity and relaxation. For more info, call Tom or Michelle at 463-7445. LaGrange Council on Aging, 125 W. Fenn St., Suite 400, LaGrange. 2:30 p.m.

Open Prayer: A prayer room is open to the public. Image provided by barefooton45th.com First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. 11 a.m.

Scooby-Doo and the gang headed to Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries will come to the Murat Theatre on March 15. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000, or at the Old National Centre, oldnationalcentre.com. They start at $15 for shows on Saturday, March 15, at 1 and 4 p.m. In the new production, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang have been called upon to help solve an epic mystery. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theatre and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Scooby-Doo

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Growing economic chasm drag on country’s economy WASHINGTON (AP) — The growing gap between the richest Americans and everyone else isn’t bad just for individuals. It’s hurting the U.S. economy. So says a majority of more than three dozen economists surveyed last week by The Associated Press. Their concerns tap into a debate that’s intensified as middle-class pay has stagnated while wealthier households have thrived. A key source of the economists’ concern: Higher pay and outsize stock market gains are flowing mainly to affluent Americans. Yet these households spend less of their money than do low- and middle-income consumers who make up most of the population but whose pay is barely rising. “What you want is a broader spending base,” says Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James, a financial advisory firm. “You want more people spending money.”

Spending by wealthier Americans, given the weight of their dollars, does help drive the economy. But analysts say the economy would be better able to sustain its growth if the riches were more evenly dispersed. For one thing, a plunge in stock prices typically leads wealthier Americans to cut sharply back on their spending. “The broader the improvement, the more likely it will be sustained,” said Michael Niemira, chief economist at the International Council of Shopping Centers. A wide gap in pay limits the ability of poorer and middle-income Americans to improve their living standards, the economists say. About 80 percent of stock market wealth is held by the richest 10 percent of Americans. That means the stock market’s outsize gains this year have mostly benefited the already affluent. Those trends have fueled an escalating political debate. In a speech this

month, President Barack Obama called income inequality “the defining challenge of our time.” Obama also called for an increase in the federal minimum wage, now $7.25. Republican leaders in the House oppose an increase, arguing that it would slow hiring. Several states are acting on their own. California, Connecticut and Rhode Island raised their minimum wages this year. Last month, voters in New Jersey approved an increase in the minimum to $8.25 an hour from $7.25. Income inequality has steadily worsened in recent decades, according to government data and academic studies. The most recent census figures show that the average income for the wealthiest 5 percent of U.S. households, adjusted for inflation, has surged 17 percent in the past 20 years. By contrast, average income for the middle 20 percent of households has risen less than 5 percent.

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enforcement officer’s November report showing tickets issued to the owner of property at 105 Sargent St. on Nov. 7 and Nov. 18 for substandard housing, and tickets issued to the owner of property at 121 Newnam Ave. on Nov. 7 and again on Nov. 18 and Nov. 20 for substandard housing and nuisance grass and weeds. • reviewed Police Chief Rob Wiley’s November report indicating a drop in crime. He reported 66 criminal offenses, an overall decrease of 13 from the previous three-year average for November. The department received 2,103 calls for service, or about 70 per day.

this project would be structured to keep the debt service expense at $1.36 million through 2023, Pletcher said. That will keep the tax burden from the debt service level for taxpayers preventing an increase. The board voted 5-0 to approve a resolution to pursue the proposed building project, and 5-0 for a resolu-

tion to seek to finance $8 million for that project. Also Tuesday, the board learned the corporation has received a School Safety Grant of about $27,500 from the Department of Homeland Security through the state. The corporation will use the grant to update its security camera system, Daughtry said.

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having to register with the city for a permit to hold a garage sale, pay a $5 permit fee and a maximum of three sales a calendar year. Mayor Suzanne Handshoe and Dazey said the ordinance was proposed after they received complaints during the summer about continuous sales, possibly violating the city’s zoning code. The new ordinance defines a garage sale as a public or private sale conducted on a premise in an area where commercial activity is not permitted under the zoning code. The sale may be conducted

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ordinance. One sale per month is allowed in a calendar year, and each sale may not exceed three days. The ordinance was changed by the council’s law and ordinance committee after numerous complaints from citizens about strict regulations proposed in the ordinance’s first version. After a second wave of complaints at the Nov. 19 council meeting, Dazey said his committee would take another look at the ordinance. Those opposed to the first version complained about

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included Roy Blunt of Missouri, Rob Portman of Ohio, Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, and John McCain and Jeff Flake of Arizona. Some Republicans, like Alexander and Blunt, said they would oppose the measure on final passage. Flake says he’s a “lean ‘no’” as well. “Sometimes the answer has to be yes,” Hatch said. “The reality is that Republi-

cans only control one-half of one-third of government. Ultimately, this agreement upholds the principles conservatives stand for and, with Democrats controlling the White House and the Senate, it is the best we could hope for.” Most Senate Republicans opposed the legislation despite the sweeping GOP support it enjoyed in the House last week.

Theft in ’76 led to surveillance of phone calls WASHINGTON (AP) — The small-time case of a Baltimore purse-snatcher who got nabbed after crank-calling his victim in 1976 laid the legal groundwork for today’s worldwide government surveillance of telephone records in the name of protecting the U.S. from terrorists. The Supreme Court eventually heard the case of Michael Lee Smith, ruling that the government was allowed to collect his phone records to tie him to the purse-snatching. And since the Sept. 11 attacks, the National Security Agency has used that case to justify the collection of “metadata” — the duration of calls and the phone numbers used to make and receive them — of hundreds of millions of Americans and foreigners. But a federal judge and even the prosecutor who pressed for the purse-snatcher’s conviction say the government has gone too far. Now, it may well take a new Supreme Court ruling to settle whether the Baltimore case more than three decades ago can apply to global government surveillance.

“To say that a small-time robbery on the street is a precedent for what was then unforeseen and massive electronic surveillance is simply a stretch, to put it mildly,” says former Maryland Attorney General Stephen H. Sachs, who defended the government’s use of phone records to arrest and convict Smith during an argument in front of the Supreme Court. The court sided with him in a 5-3 ruling in 1979. One justice abstained from the case. “For present purposes, you have to say that the trapping of information from one suspect is different, for God’s sake, than trapping the data of every American who uses a telephone or the Internet,” Sachs said in an interview Tuesday. “There’s a distinction of volume, of context. But that’s what the Supreme Court is going to have to decide.” Senate Intelligence Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein also invited the Supreme Court to weigh in. She noted that other judges have upheld the government’s right to collect phone records, as she said is necessary to safeguard against threats.

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TUESDAY’S GAMES PORTLAND ...........................119 CLEVELAND.........................116

Purdue perfect at home WEST LAFAYETTE (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers didn’t learn much about themselves in a 79-50 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Tuesday night. A bigger test will come Sunday at West Virginia in Purdue’s final non-conference game. The Boilermakers’ victory on Tuesday was their fourth in five games, yet they lack a signature win. “I think we have the guys and the talent to be really good, but we haven’t beat anybody on our schedule that’s going to help us in terms of getting an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said. “You win a lot of home games, but you have to be able to go on the road, you have to be able to go to a neutral site and win some games. This West Virginia game is a huge game for us.” To Purdue’s credit, the Boiler-

makers don’t have any really bad losses. They avoided one by handling business against an outmanned Eastern Shore squad. Terone Johnson scored 14 points, Errick Peck scored nine points and A.J. Hammons had eight points and seven rebounds for Purdue (9-3), which improved to 8-0 at Mackey Arena this season. The Boilermakers weren’t as strong in the second half. The Boilermakers know the competition around the corner is much better, and their up-and-down play won’t cut it in a conference with three teams in the top five in the latest AP poll. “I think we’re pretty good, we just have a problem with playing full games,” Johnson said. “I don’t know if that’s the youth or us not keeping our composure all of the time. We would go certain possessions in a row where we look

like a team who could win the Big Ten, then we’ll go a couple of possession where we look like we’d be last in the Big Ten. If we’re able to take away those lows and keep the highs up and not get too high off of it, I think we could be really good.” Purdue committed just 10 turnovers after giving the ball up 18 times in its previous game, a loss to Butler on Saturday. Painter wasn’t impressed. “Our decision-making right now is not very good,” he said. “Even though we only had 10 turnovers I thought we had some shots that were bad shots that are just like turnovers.” KyRee Jones scored 23 points on 7-for-17 shooting for Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-6), but his teammates shot a combined 10 for 33 as the Hawks posted a season-low point total.

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Area Events • TODAY BOYS BAS K ETBALL Garrett at Bellmont, 6 p.m. Concord at Lakeland, 6 p.m. SW I M M I NG East Noble at Carroll, 5:3 0 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Men, Franklin at Trine, 7 p.m. Women, Trine at Defiance (Ohio), 7 p.m. TH U R S DAY BOYS BAS K ETBALL Lakewood Park at Fremont, 6 p.m. G I R LS BAS K ETBALL Fremont at Westview, 6 p.m.

On The Air • BOYS BASKETBALL Concord vs. Lakeland, W TH D -F M 1 0 5.5, 7:3 0 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Franklin vs. Trine, 8 8xradio.com, 6:3 0 p.m. Texas v s. North Carolina, E S P N2, 7 p.m. Women, Mississippi vs. Baylor, FS N, 7 p.m. South Florida vs. St. John’s, Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m. St anford vs. Connecticut, E S P N2, 9 p.m. Northwestern St ate vs. Baylor, F S N, 9:3 0 p.m N BA BAS K ETBALL Indiana vs. Miami, The Fan 1 0 6.7, F M, E S P N, 7 p.m. Chic ago vs. Houst on, E S P N, 9:3 0 p.m. N H L HO CK EY Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Rangers, N BCS N, 8 p.m.

Purdue forward Jay Simpson, left, gets around MarylandEastern Shore forward Troy Snyder on Tuesday. Purdue defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-50.

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TUESDAY’S GAMES ANAHEIM ....................................5 DETROIT.......................................2

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo’s banged up Michigan State Spartans needed a game like this. Adreian Payne scored 15 of his 19 points in the first half and fifth-ranked Michigan State rolled to a 78-48 victory over North Florida on Tuesday night. The Spartans never trailed despite playing without leading scorer Gary Harris, who has been nursing an ankle injury. Big man Matt Costello (mononucleosis) and guard Travis Trice (foot blister) also missed the game. “I actually was pleased by the way we started out — we’ve had so much adversity here,” Izzo said. “It’s been really hard on our team.” The Michigan State coach had plenty of depth he could turn to, especially against an overmatched CHAD KLINE opponent like North Florida. Central Noble’s Tiffany Simcox (25) reaches in court during the second half of Tuesday night’s Branden Dawson added 12 points to block a pass to Hamilton’s Emma Gaff (11) as game in Albion. and Denzel Valentine scored 11 CN’s Kennedy Forker (10) prepares to head up for the Spartans, who were ranked No. 1 in the country before a loss to North Carolina on Dec. 4. Michigan State (9-1) narrowly avoided an upset against Oakland last weekend before routing North Florida. Jalen Nesbitt scored 11 points Christian (42-31). for the Ospreys (5-7), an Atlantic Collins in double figures with BY JAMES FISHER jfisher@kpcmedia.com “The girls Sun team that has also lost big 14 points. She hit several key to Ohio State and Indiana this ALBION — The start belonged are getting 3-pointers for the Cougars. Also season. to the Hamilton Marines. But the a little more scoring for Central Noble were “Obviously, we’re on the finish, that was all Central Noble’s confidence Kennedy Forker (8 points), Katie back end of our Big Ten-A Sun in Tuesday’s Northeast Corner with each Vice (4), Courtney Freeman (4), challenge,” North Florida coach Conference girls basketball game. win,” said Mikayla Stringfellow (4), Jordan Matthew Driscoll joked. “We’re The Marines opened the game Central Noble coach Lynford Askren (3) and Krista Custer (2). waiting for our gifts that you with a 9-0 run, but Central Noble Yoder. “At Westview we didn’t Hamilton was led by 16 points guys are going to send us from struck with a 9-0 run of its own play well, so we’re glad to bounce from Lindsay Upp and 12 points Ohio State, Indiana and Michigan in the fourth quarter and held back.” from Sanne Van Roessel. State.” Hamilton without a field goal for Tiffany Simcox led the “Their size created matchup Michigan State led the over five minutes in the period Cougars with 17 points and seven problems for us,” Yoder said. Ospreys 50-19 at halftime after to register a 55-38 victory. The rebounds. Caity Rose added six points shooting 71 percent and holding Cougars have already equalled “We’re improving from last for Hamilton, with two points North Florida to 7 of 32 from the their win total from last season year,” said Simcox. “Especially for for Katelyn Wilson. The Marines field. with more than half of the this early in the season; last year came out on fire. Upp nailed This was Michigan State’s first schedule remaining. Central Noble we weren’t even close to where a 3-pointer in the midst of home game since the dishearthas victories over Hamilton, we’re at now.” Hamilton’s game-opening run. Blackhawk (52-37) and Bethany The Cougars also had Emily SEE GIRLS HOOPS, PAGE B2 ening loss to North Carolina.

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Hamilton rallies to beat Cougars BY JAMES FISHER jfisher@kpcmedia.com

ALBION — Coming off the team’s highest scoring performance in over a decade and riding a two-game winning streak, Hamilton opened its Northeast Corner Conference season with a victory for the first time since 2001, topping Central Noble 48-46 on Tuesday. “We found a way to win, squeaked it out at the end,” said Hamilton coach Fred Andrews. “We have the talent, what it is is the mindset — understanding what it takes to be a champion.” At 4-2, Hamilton is off to its best start since 2000. The Marines have victories over Central Noble, Clinton Christian, Lakeland Christian and The Howe School. “We’ve started off very well,” Andrews said. “This is a big

turning point — last year we wouldn’t have been mentally tough enough.” The Marines scored 75 points in their victory over Lakeland Christian and erupted for 90 points in the win over The Howe School. The last time the Marines scored more points in a game came in 2001 against Howe, where the Marines registered a 95-20 win. The last time the Marines won three games in a row came was also in 2001 and came on the way to winning a sectional championship. Senior Addison Stevens led the Marines with 19 points and six rebounds against Central Noble. Casey Rote had eight points and

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nine boards, with eight points, four assists and three steals from Aaron Kelley. Colten Rose finished with seven points, with three points for Gage Law, two for Reed Steffen, and one point for Daine Johnson. Central Noble (0-4) remains winless. The Cougars have losses to Hamilton, Canterbury (58-48), Angola (64-41) and Whitko (45-42). The Cougars were led by 10 points from Zack Robinson. Also scoring for the Cougars were Brock Noe (9 points), Connor McCoy (8), E.J. Andrews (7), Joel Cochard (6), Kaleb Smith (3), Mason Smith (2), and Jeremy Coney (1). The Marines trailed 36-30 entering the final period of play and rallied to tie the game at 42-42 with 3:40 remaining following two consecutive scores by Kelley. SEE BOYS HOOPS, PAGE B2

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Central Noble’s Joel Cochard (10) lines up a shot over Hamilton’s Addison Stephens (21) during the first half of Tuesday night’s conference game in Albion.

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Trail Blazer buzzer beater sends Cleveland to defeat CLEVELAND (AP) — Damian Lillard made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to a 119-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Lillard had a career-high eight 3-pointers while scoring 36 points. The 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year also had a fadeaway jumper as time expired to give Portland a 111-109 overtime victory over Detroit on Sunday. Portland (22-4) has the best record in the NBA and is 11-0 against the Eastern Conference. The Blazers have won five straight and are 12-2 on the road. Kyrie Irving’s bid for a tying 3-pointer bounced off the back of the rim at the buzzer. Irving and Dion Waiters scored 25 points apiece for Cleveland. LaMarcus Aldridge had 26

points and 15 rebounds for Portland. Lakers 96, Grizzlies 92 Kobe Bryant scored 21 points in his sixth game of the season, and the Lakers closed out a four-game road trip with a victory. Pau Gasol added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, who were coming off a 114-100 loss at Atlanta on Monday night. Nick Young had 18 points, and Jodie Meeks finished with 13. Zach Randolph had 18 points and a season-high 16 rebounds for Memphis. The Grizzlies played without Mike Conley, who sat out after bruising his left thigh in Sunday’s loss to Minnesota. The Grizzlies led 69-67 in the fourth quarter before the Lakers went on a 17-4 run. Bryant played 32 minutes, matching his most action since

returning from his torn left Achilles’ tendon. He was 9 for 18 from the field, both season highs, despite running the offense most of the night. Bobcats 95, Kings 87 Kemba Walker scored 24 points, helping Charlotte snap a three-game losing streak. Gerald Henderson added 20 points and reserve Ramon Sessions scored 16 for the Bobcats, who went 8 for 17 from 3-point range. Walker also had five assists in his 10th game with at least 20 points. DeMarcus Cousins had 30 points and 17 rebounds for Sacramento, which shot 37.5 percent from the field. The Kings have dropped three of four. Kings forward Rudy Gay scored four points on 1-of-6 shooting in his worst game since he was acquired.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dion Waiters (3) drives past Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard (0) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday in Cleveland.

GIRLS HOOPS: East Noble keeps winning streak alive FROM PAGE B1

Van Roessel added three free throws, Katelyn Wilson had a steal and score, and Rose slipped in a free throw. Central Noble came through with two 3-pointers from Collins late in the period to cut Hamilton’s lead to 12-10, and she hit another triple midway through the second period that gave the Cougars their first lead at 17-14. Hamilton would score the final four points of the half on two free throws from Upp and a basket in close by Van Roessel to hold a 20-18 lead at the break. Upp had a triple and scored six points in the third quarter as the Marines were able to stay out front much of the period. But the Cougars scored the final six points of the stanza on buckets by Collins and Stringfellow, plus two Vice free throws, for a 33-30 margin heading into the final period. If that wasn’t enough, Central Noble began it’s 9-0 fourth quarter run with two free throws from Vice. Simcox would score four points during the run, while Forker hit twice from the line and Askren hit once. In all, the Cougars were 15-of-31 at the free throw line. The Cougars were 20-of-32. “Free throws were key,” said Simcox. Yoder is in his third season at Central Noble. After going 0-21 the first season, the Cougars won three games a year ago. The squad continues to improve and also has victories over Blackhawk and Bethany Christian this season.

Central Noble closes the month at West Noble on Dec. 21. The Marines play at Fairfield on Dec. 21 and will take part in Dec. 27-28 at Northridge. East Noble 60, Snider 45 East Noble won its sixth in a row, scoring a 60-45 triumph at Fort Wayne Snider. The Knights have consecutive victories over Fort Wayne North Side (61-55), Lakeland (59-25), New Haven (78-41), Fort Wayne Northrop (62-41), Bellmont (49-16) and Snider. The squad plays at Columbia City on Saturday. Westview 51, Angola 46 The Warriors made plays down the stretch to win the key Northeast Corner Conference contest, 51-46 over Angola. Grace Hales had 17 points and six rebounds to lead the Warriors, who outscored the Hornets 27-15 in the second half. Brooke Yoder had 14 points and Maria McCoy had seven points and eight rebounds. Claire Grubb had 15 points, three assists and two steals. Katie Lopshire had nine points, and they all came in the first half on three three-pointers. She also had seven rebounds in the game. Kaitlyn Brandt added eight points and seven rebounds. DeKalb 70, Lakeland 33 Abi Thompson led the Lakers with 13 points, four rebounds and two steals in the team’s loss to DeKalb. Blake Mullett contributed seven points, five rebounds and two steals. Becca Levitz had four points, with three points and five rebounds for Ashtin Kaminer.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Duncan Keith scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Patrick Kane and Nick Leddy also scored for the Stanley Cup champions, who have won five of six. Shea Weber scored for the Predators. Keith scored the game’s first goal at 1:29 of the opening period on a slap shot from the left side that beat Carter Hutton on the stick side. Making his fourth consecutive start, Hutton had his three-game winning streak snapped. Hutton spent the past two seasons in the Blackhawks organization before signing with Nashville in the offseason. Ducks 5, Red Wings 2 Sami Vatanen had a goal and an assist, and Anaheim used a four-goal first period to extend its winning streak to six games with a victory over Detroit. Nick Bonino, Jakob Silfverberg, Corey Perry and Saku Koivu also scored for the Ducks. Andrew CHAD KLINE Cogliano had three assists Central Noble senior Kennedy Forker (10) sends the and Jonas Hiller made 16 ball toward the hoop as Hamilton’s Lindsay Upp (45) saves. attempts a block in the first half of Tuesday night’s Tomas Jurco got his game in Albion. first career goal and Daniel Cleary scored for Detroit, which has lost its past six (0-4-2). Jonas Gustavsson stopped eight of 11 shots FROM PAGE B1 before being replaced by Petr Mrazek late in the first “We had to continue period. Mrazek made 17 to adjust our game plan,” saves. Andrews said. “We finally Sharks 4, Blues 2 found a way in the fourth Joe Pavelski scored the quarter.” first of three straight goals The contest was later by San Jose, and Antti tied at 46-all in the final Niemi stopped 20 shots to moments, with the ball in lead the Sharks over St. Central Noble’s possession. Louis. But Hamilton’s Johnson San Jose completed a grabbed a steal with five season sweep of the Blues, seconds left and dished winning all three games by ahead to Kelley who a combined 16-7. St. Louis converted. has lost two in a row after The Cougars had a shot winning eight of 11. at the buzzer, but it missed Matt Irwin, Brent Burns its mark, giving the Marines and Marty Havlat added the win. goals for the Sharks, who Hamilton has two games led 3-0 after 22 minutes. remaining in December, Niemi improved to 18-6-6. both NECC contests. Kevin Shattenkirk and The Marines play host to Jay Bouwmeester scored Fairfield on Friday and go second-period goals for the to Fremont on Dec. 23 in a Blues. make up contest. Bruins 2, Flames 0 The Cougars play at West Zdeno Chara scored Noble on Friday and close two power-play goals and out the 2013 portion of their Jarome Iginla had a pair of season on Dec. 28 at home assists against his former against Jimtown. team to help Boston beat Snider 74, East Noble 35 CHAD KLINE Calgary. East Noble remains David Krejci also had winless following Tuesday’s Hamilton’s Gage Law, left, and Aaron and Broke Noe, right, dive for a loose two assists and Tuukka game at Snider. Kelley, third from left, and Central ball during first half of Tuesday’s conferRask made 21 saves for the The Knights have losses Noble’s EJ Andrews, second from left, ence game in Albion. Bruins in their third straight to Snider, West Noble shutout of the Flames in (58-51), and Lakeland Kyler West had 17 points Boston. Rask picked up his Prairie Heights 64, shaky start in winning their (62-49). to lead Prairie Heights, who third shutout of the season Bronson 30 fourth straight game. They East Noble plays at and extended Calgary’s made 12 of 13 free throws. Prairie Heights moved to took a 16-12 lead after one home against Columbia quarter, then led 34-19 at the Jacob Heller added 13 points scoreless streak in Boston to 4-1 on the season with its City on Friday in a 189 minutes, 36 seconds. and six rebounds and Zach Northeast Hoosier Confer64-30 victory over Bronson. half and 58-25 after three Reto Berra kept Calgary Shepard grabbed five boards. ence contest. The Panthers overcame a quarters.

BOYS HOOPS: East Noble falls at Snider, Prairie Heights earns win

close, stopping 29 shots as the Bruins controlled play most of the game. Boston outshot the Flames 31-21 one week after rallying for a 2-1 win in Iginla’s return to Calgary, where he played 16 seasons and spent nine as the team’s captain. Panthers 3, Maple Leafs 1 Tomas Fleischmann, Sean Bergenheim and Brad Boyes scored for Florida against slumping Toronto. The Panthers have won four straight and six of seven. Mason Raymond scored for the Maple Leafs, who were playing the second of back-to-back games. They lost to Pittsburgh on Monday night and have dropped five of six. Turnovers led to each of Florida’s goals, and Scott Clemmensen made 28 saves for the victory. Lightning 3, Islanders 2, SO Valtteri Filppula scored twice in the final 3 minutes of regulation, including the tying goal with 3.8 seconds left, and then converted in the shootout to rally Tampa Bay past the skidding New York Islanders. Nikita Kucherov also connected in the shootout as the Lightning handed New York its 13th loss in 14 games (1-9-4). The only Islanders victory during that stretch came in a shootout last Tuesday at San Jose. Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen scored for the Islanders. Nielsen also scored in the shootout, but the game ended when John Tavares couldn’t convert the final chance for New York against Ben Bishop. Canadiens 3, Coyotes 1 Max Pacioretty scored twice in the third period to lead Montreal over Phoenix. Carey Price stopped 26 shots for the Canadiens and Andrei Markov also scored in the third. Mikkel Boedker scored for the Coyotes and Mike Smith made 26 saves. Pacioretty scored the winner at 13:18, netting his 13th of the season by shooting the puck into traffic in front of Smith’s net. The puck ricocheted off defenseman Michael Stone’s skate and in. Phoenix hasn’t won in Montreal since 1996. Flyers 5, Capitals 2 Jakub Voracek scored two goals to help Philadelphia beat Washington. Mark Streit, Wayne Simmonds and Matt Read also had goals for the Flyers. Alex Ovechkin and Eric Fehr scored for Washington. Two days after blowing a 4-1 third-period lead at Washington in a 5-4 shootout loss, the Flyers rallied to win their seventh consecutive home game.

Bowling Auburn Bowl High scores for the week of Dec. 9 MEN Moose – Nathan Fike 280, 721 series, Mike Bufkin 269, Mike Casselman 256, 278, 761 series Booster – Jeffrey Griffith 288, 747 series, Ric Lynn 267, Matt Knapp 251, 256, 264, 771 series, Nick Payton 287, Kris Purdy 254, 706 series, Jeff Campbell 276, John Cain 268 Friday Morning Trio – Mark Miller 250 Friday Night Recreation – Joe Cope 257, Dave Thies 255, Sam Woods 268 Adult/Youth – Kris Levy 256 WOMEN Moose – Sandy Bishop 210, Sherma Pierson 213 Tuesday Coffee – Helen Campbell 203, Paula Witte 212, 555 series Thursday Night Ladies – Malinda Lilly 244, 563 series, Dawn Simmons 204, Tonia Carper 215, 222, 625 series YOUTH Majors – Tommy Etgen 274, 651 series, Spencer Crim 268, 663 series, Adult/Youth – Dallas Bumgardner 618 series, Spencer Crim 237, 629 series, Papa John’s Bowlers of the Week MEN – Nathan Fike +196 pins over average WOMEN – Pam Mack +176 POA YOUTH – Dallas Bumgardner +123 POA

Boys Basketball Standings Northeast Hoosier Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Homestead 0 0 3 1 New Haven 0 0 2 1 Columbia City 0 0 2 2 Norwell 0 0 1 1 DeKalb 0 0 2 3 Carroll 0 0 2 2 Bellmont 0 0 1 2 East Noble 0 0 0 3 Monday’s Game DeKalb 46, Goshen 33 Tuesday’s Games Snider 74, East Noble 35 Bishop Dwenger 64, Norwell 61 Wednesday, Dec. 18 Garrett at Bellmont Friday, Dec. 20 DeKalb at Norwell Columbia City at East Noble Bellmont at New Haven Homestead at Carroll Saturday, Dec. 21 DeKalb at Bishop Dwenger Monday, Dec. 23 Leo at Homestead Northeast Corner Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Prairie Heights 1 0 4 1 Angola 1 0 3 1 Hamilton 1 0 4 2 Westview 1 0 2 2 Fairfield 1 1 2 1 Lakeland 1 1 2 1 West Noble 0 0 4 0 Eastside 0 0 3 2 Churubusco 0 1 0 3 Fremont 0 1 0 3 Central Noble 0 2 0 4 Tuesday’s Games Hamilton 48, Central Noble 46 Eastside 68, Lakewood Park 59 Prairie Heights 64, Bronson, Mich. 30 Wednesday’s Game Concord at Lakeland Thursday, Dec. 19 Lakewood Park at Fremont Friday, Dec. 20 Westview at Angola Fairfield at Hamilton Eastside at Lakeland Churubusco at Prairie Heights Central Noble at West Noble Saturday, Dec. 21 Fairfield at Goshen Monday, Dec. 23 Angola at Garrett Allen County Athletic Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Bluffton 1 0 3 1 Garrett 1 0 3 1 Leo 1 0 2 1 Adams Central 1 0 3 2 South Adams 0 1 2 3 Woodlan 0 1 1 3 Heritage 0 1 0 3 Southern Wells 0 1 0 4 Tuesday’s Game Northfield 71, Southern Wells 38 Wednesday’s Game Garrett at Bellmont Friday, Dec. 20 Leo at Garrett Adams Central at Woodlan Bluffton at Southern Wells Heritage at South Adams Saturday, Dec. 21 Snider at Bluffton Manchester at Leo Parkway, Ohio at South Adams Monday, Dec. 23 Angola at Garrett Leo at Homestead

Girls Basketball Standings Northeast Hoosier Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Homestead 2 0 8 0 East Noble 2 0 7 1 DeKalb 2 0 6 2 Columbia City 1 1 7 2 Norwell 1 1 5 1 New Haven 0 2 4 5 Carroll 0 2 2 7 Bellmont 0 2 0 9 Tuesday’s Games DeKalb 70, Lakeland 33 East Noble 60, Snider 45 Blackhawk Christian 49, Bellmont 43, OT Carroll 46, Northrop 36 Homestead 76, FW South Side 63 Columbia City 38, Warsaw 24 Wednesday, Dec. 18 New Haven at Adams Central Norwell at Huntington North Saturday, Dec. 21 East Noble at Columbia City Carroll at Homestead New Haven at Bellmont Norwell at DeKalb Northeast Corner Conference Conf. W L Fairfield 4 0 Westview 4 0 West Noble 4 1 Angola 4 2 Fremont 2 3 Prairie Heights 2 3 Lakeland 2 3 Churubusco 1 3 Central Noble 1 4 Hamilton 0 3 Eastside 0 4 Tuesday’s Games Westview 51, Angola 46 DeKalb 70, Lakeland 33 Garrett 44, Fremont 25 Central Noble 55, Hamilton 38 Eastside 52, Lakewood Park 47 Thursday, Dec. 19 Fremont at Westview West Noble at Whitko Saturday, Dec. 21 Hamilton at Fairfield Central Noble at West Noble Lakeland at Eastside Prairie Heights at Churubusco

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Allen County Athletic Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Garrett 3 0 10 0 Southern Wells 2 1 4 4 Leo 2 1 8 1 Woodlan 2 1 7 2 Heritage 2 1 6 3 South Adams 1 2 7 2 Bluffton 0 3 2 8 Adams Central 0 3 1 6 Monday’s Game South Adams 69, Wes-Del 18 Tuesday’s Games Garrett 44, Fremont 25 Leo 52, FW North Side 45 Concordia 52, Heritage 27 Southwood 44, Bluffton 33 Bishop Dwenger 60, Woodlan 50 Wednesday, Dec. 18 New Haven at Adams Central Thursday, Dec. 19 Lakewood Park at Heritage South Adams at Daleville Saturday, Dec. 21 South Adams at Garrett Adams Central at Bluffton

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Southern Wells at Leo Woodlan at Heritage

Prep Basketball Scores BOYS BASKETBALL Barr-Reeve 58, N. Knox 40 Bloomington South 58, Terre Haute North 32 Calumet 68, Whiting 67 Castle 59, Ev. Central 54 Chesterton 58, E. Chicago 57, OT Crothersville 55, New Washington 50 Culver 60, Winamac 54 Eastside 68, Lakewood Park 59 Ev. Bosse 85, Ev. Memorial 76, OT Ft. Wayne Dwenger 64, Norwell 61 Ft. Wayne Snider 74, E. Noble 35 Hamilton 48, Central Noble 46 Heritage Hills 74, Dubois 54 Indpls Fall Creek 84, Bethesda Christian 40 Indpls Marshall 99, Indiana Math and Science Academy 61 Indpls Scecina 55, Indpls Roncalli 47 Lake Central 47, Munster 38 Liberty Christian 90, Tri 47 Lowell 43, Portage 41, OT Morgan Twp. 52, Oregon-Davis 46 Northfield 71, Southern Wells 38 NorthWood 36, Jimtown 25 Pendleton Hts. 50, Westfield 39 Prairie Hts. 64, Bronson, Mich. 30 Princeton 66, Mt. Carmel, Ill. 51 Providence 50, Austin 47, OT S. Decatur 57, Madison Shawe 45 S. Knox 40, Loogootee 27 S. Spencer 57, Ev. Mater Dei 49 Southwood 60, Eastern (Greentown) 41 Triton 83, Bethany Christian 34 Union (Modoc) 66, Seton Catholic 55 Wawasee 48, Whitko 36 Wood Memorial 53, Tecumseh 48 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Peru vs. Tippecanoe Valley, ppd. W. Noble vs. Churubusco, ppd. to Jan 28. GIRLS BASKETBALL Northfield 54, Caston 35 Argos 69, Culver Academy 59 Baptist Academy 67, Indiana Math and Science Academy 9 Bedford N. Lawrence 60, New Albany 44 Benton Central 59, Twin Lakes 44 Bremen 59, Concord 44 Brownstown 74, Clarksville 18 Carmel 61, Kokomo 48 Carroll (Ft. Wayne) 46, Ft. Wayne Northrop 36 Castle 55, Ev. Harrison 37 Center Grove 48, Martinsville 38 Central Noble 55, Hamilton 38 Charlestown 76, Scottsburg 62 Christian Academy 46, Rock Creek Academy 16 Clinton Prairie 41, Tri-Central 40 Columbia City 38, Warsaw 24 Columbus East 66, Bloomington North 43 Columbus North 71, Seymour 31 Corydon 46, S. Central (Harrison) 40 DeKalb 70, Lakeland 33 Delphi 57, Cass 48 E. Noble 60, Ft. Wayne Snider 45 Eastern (Greentown) 49, MadisonGrant 46 Eastside 52, Lakewood Park 47 Ev. Central 69, Forest Park 36 Ft. Wayne Blackhawk 49, Bellmont 43, OT F.W. Luers 69, Huntington North 57 Garrett 44, Fremont 25 Glenn 42, Plymouth 31 Greenfield 54, Shelbyville 23 Greensburg 61, Waldron 42 Hagerstown 49, Centerville 41 Hauser 74, Edinburgh 32 Henderson Co., Ky. 76, Ev. North 31 Heritage Christian 55, New Castle 42 Homestead 76, Ft. Wayne South 63 Indiana Deaf 56, Indpls Herron 45 Indpls Broad Ripple 44, Indpls Arlington 21 Indpls Chatard 91, Horizon Christian 50 Indpls International 49, Indpls Metro 27 Indpls Northwest 63, Indpls Manual 23 Indpls Pike 58, Indy Perry Meridian 41 Lapel 70, Eastern Hancock 59 Logansport 59, Lafayette Harrison 45 Mooresville 63, Monrovia 19 Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 44, New Palestine 25 Muncie Central 57, Connersville 38 N. Harrison 55, Paoli 48 N. Judson 58, New Prairie 47 N. Vermillion 45, N. Putnam 31 Oak Hill 41, Wabash 40 Owen Valley 69, S. Putnam 47 Perry Central 50, Crawford Co. 44 Providence 45, Salem 44 Seeger 53, Rockville 33 Sheridan 79, Indpls Howe 24 Silver Creek 50, Henryville 49 Southmont 48, Fountain Central 37 Southwood 44, Bluffton 33 Switzerland Co. 46, S. Ripley 22 Terre Haute North 61, Northview 50 Tri-West 62, Frankfort 57 Triton Central 49, Indpls Ritter 47 W. Lafayette 67, N. Montgomery 28 W. Washington 90, Medora 20 Washington 50, Jasper 45 Western Boone 81, Hamilton Hts. 76 Westview 51, Angola 46 White River Valley 33, Bloomfield 26 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS W. Central vs. Frontier, ppd.

Men’s College Summaries No. 5 MICHIGAN ST. 78, NORTH FLORIDA 48 NORTH FLORIDA (5-7) Wallace 2-6 2-4 6, McRoy 0-1 0-0 0, Davenport 1-6 2-2 4, Beech 0-6 2-2 2, Moore 0-6 0-1 0, Nesbitt 4-6 2-2 11, Brennan 1-2 2-2 4, Wilson 2-3 2-6 7, Bodager 1-4 0-0 3, Daniels 3-8 0-0 7, Banks 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 16-54 12-19 48. MICHIGAN ST. (9-1) Gauna 3-5 0-2 6, Payne 7-11 4-4 19, Dawson 3-4 6-8 12, Appling 2-8 4-6 8, Valentine 4-9 2-2 11, Byrd 4-6 0-1 10, Ellis III 1-2 2-5 4, Bohnhoff 0-0 0-2 0, Wetzel 0-1 0-0 0, Schilling 3-4 1-6 7, Chapman 0-1 0-0 0, Wollenman 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 27-51 20-38 78. Halftime—Michigan St. 50-19. 3-Point Goals—North Florida 4-25 (Nesbitt 1-2, Wilson 1-2, Bodager 1-3, Daniels 1-5, Brennan 0-1, McRoy 0-1, Davenport 0-3, Moore 0-3, Beech 0-5), Michigan St. 4-12 (Byrd 2-4, Payne 1-2, Valentine 1-4, Appling 0-1, Ellis III 0-1). Fouled Out—Banks, Wallace. Rebounds—North Florida 34 (Nesbitt 7), Michigan St. 41 (Dawson, Payne 7). Assists—North Florida 10 (Wilson 3), Michigan St. 15 (Appling, Valentine 4). Total Fouls—North Florida 25, Michigan St. 19. A—14,797. PURDUE 79, MD.-EASTERN SHORE 50 MD.-EASTERN SHORE (2-6) Ezeiru 0-3 1-2 1, Pitt 1-2 1-2 3, Walker 0-3 0-0 0, Smith III 2-9 1-2 5, Jones 7-17 4-6 23, Johnson 0-2 2-4 2, Bell 1-5 0-0 3, Trim 0-0 0-0 0, Randall 3-5 1-2 7, Snyder 2-3 0-0 4, Choice 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 17-50 10-18 50. PURDUE (9-3) Smotherman 3-4 2-3 8, Simpson 1-2 0-0 2, T. Johnson 5-8 1-2 14, R. Johnson 1-9 0-0 2, Scott 2-6 1-2 5, Carter 2-3 0-0 6, McKeeman 0-0 0-0 0, Toyra 1-2 2-2 4, Hammons 3-4 2-2 8, Stephens 2-5 2-2 8, Brown 0-0 0-0 0, Beshears 0-0 0-0 0, Peck 4-6 0-0 9, Davis 2-6 3-3 7, Carroll 3-3 0-0 6. Totals 29-58 13-16 79. Halftime—Purdue 37-17. 3-Point Goals—Md.-Eastern Shore 6-19 (Jones 5-11, Bell 1-4, Walker 0-1, Smith III 0-3), Purdue 8-16 (T. Johnson 3-4, Carter 2-3, Stephens 2-5, Peck 1-2, R. Johnson 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Md.-Eastern Shore 30 (Johnson 6), Purdue 39 (Hammons 7). Assists—Md.-Eastern Shore 13 (Smith III 6), Purdue 20 (R. Johnson 4). Total Fouls—Md.-Eastern Shore 14, Purdue 16. A—8,081.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 12 14 .462 Toronto 9 13 .409 Brooklyn 9 15 .375 New York 7 17 .292 Philadelphia 7 19 .269 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 18 6 .750 Atlanta 13 12 .520 Charlotte 11 14 .440

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Washington 10 13 .435 7½ Orlando 8 17 .320 10½ Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 20 4 .833 — Detroit 12 14 .462 9 Chicago 9 14 .391 10½ Cleveland 9 15 .375 11 Milwaukee 5 19 .208 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 19 5 .792 — Houston 16 9 .640 3½ Dallas 14 10 .583 5 New Orleans 11 11 .500 7 Memphis 10 14 .417 9 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 22 4 .846 — Oklahoma City 19 4 .826 1½ Denver 14 9 .609 6½ Minnesota 12 13 .480 9½ Utah 6 21 .222 16½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 17 9 .654 — Phoenix 14 9 .609 1½ Golden State 13 12 .520 3½ L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 4½ Sacramento 7 16 .304 8½ Monday’s Games Detroit 101, Indiana 96 Brooklyn 130, Philadelphia 94 Boston 101, Minnesota 97 Miami 117, Utah 94 Atlanta 114, L.A. Lakers 100 Washington 102, New York 101 Orlando 83, Chicago 82 L.A. Clippers 115, San Antonio 92 Tuesday’s Games Portland 119, Cleveland 116 Charlotte 95, Sacramento 87 L.A. Lakers 96, Memphis 92 Oklahoma City at Denver, 9 p.m. New Orleans at Golden State, late Wednesday’s Games Utah at Orlando, 7 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Toronto, 7 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. New York at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Memphis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. San Antonio at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Chicago at Houston, 9:30 p.m. New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

NBA Summary PORTLAND (119) Batum 3-13 6-6 14, Aldridge 11-22 4-6 26, Lopez 4-4 0-0 8, Lillard 11-23 6-7 36, Matthews 6-10 4-4 19, Williams 3-8 2-2 9, Freeland 0-0 0-0 0, Robinson 2-7 0-0 4, Wright 1-5 0-0 3. Totals 41-92 22-25 119. CLEVELAND (116) Gee 1-2 2-2 5, Thompson 7-11 1-4 15, Bynum 6-12 1-2 13, Irving 9-22 4-4 25, Miles 4-8 0-0 8, Waiters 11-19 1-1 25, Varejao 2-7 1-2 5, Jack 5-14 1-1 12, Clark 1-4 0-0 3, Bennett 1-1 0-0 2, Dellavedova 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 48-102 11-16 116. Portland 26 29 37 27—119 Cleveland 28 31 29 28—116 3-Point Goals—Portland 15-33 (Lillard 8-12, Matthews 3-6, Batum 2-8, Williams 1-3, Wright 1-4), Cleveland 9-17 (Irving 3-7, Waiters 2-2, Jack 1-1, Gee 1-1, Dellavedova 1-2, Clark 1-3, Miles 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Portland 62 (Aldridge 15), Cleveland 51 (Varejao, Bynum 9). Assists—Portland 26 (Lillard 10), Cleveland 26 (Irving 10). Total Fouls— Portland 16, Cleveland 17. Technicals—Portland defensive three second. A—15,689 (20,562).

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 4 0 .714 369 311 Miami 8 6 0 .571 310 296 N.Y. Jets 6 8 0 .429 246 367 Buffalo 5 9 0 .357 300 354 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 9 5 0 .643 338 319 Tennessee 5 9 0 .357 326 355 Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 221 399 Houston 2 12 0 .143 253 375 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 9 5 0 .643 354 274 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 296 277 Pittsburgh 6 8 0 .429 321 332 Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 288 362 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Denver 11 3 0 .786 535 372 x-Kansas City 11 3 0 .786 399 255 San Diego 7 7 0 .500 343 311 Oakland 4 10 0 .286 295 393 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 349 Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393 385 N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 251 357 Washington 3 11 0 .214 305 434 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 359 270 Carolina 10 4 0 .714 328 208 Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 258 324 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 388 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 8 6 0 .571 406 391 Green Bay 7 6 1 .536 353 362 Detroit 7 7 0 .500 362 339 Minnesota 4 9 1 .321 363 425 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Seattle 12 2 0 .857 380 205 San Fran. 10 4 0 .714 349 228 Arizona 9 5 0 .643 342 291 St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 316 324 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday’s Game San Diego 27, Denver 20 Sunday’s Games Minnesota 48, Philadelphia 30 Atlanta 27, Washington 26 San Francisco 33, Tampa Bay 14 Seattle 23, N.Y. Giants 0 Chicago 38, Cleveland 31 Indianapolis 25, Houston 3 Buffalo 27, Jacksonville 20 Miami 24, New England 20 Kansas City 56, Oakland 31 Carolina 30, N.Y. Jets 20 Arizona 37, Tennessee 34, OT St. Louis 27, New Orleans 16 Green Bay 37, Dallas 36 Pittsburgh 30, Cincinnati 20 Monday’s Game Baltimore 18, Detroit 16 Sunday, Dec. 22 Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Denver at Houston, 1 p.m. Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m. Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 4:05 p.m. Oakland at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. New England at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m. Chicago at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 Atlanta at San Francisco, 8:40 p.m.

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOTPts GF GA Boston 34 23 9 2 48 94 70 Montreal 36 21 12 3 45 91 76 Tampa Bay 34 20 11 3 43 93 82 Detroit 36 15 12 9 39 91 99 Toronto 36 17 16 3 37 99 105 Ottawa 35 14 15 6 34 99 113 Florida 35 13 17 5 31 81 110 Buffalo 34 8 23 3 19 59 98 Metropolitan Division GP W LOTPts GF GA Pittsburgh 35 24 10 1 49 108 75 Washington 34 18 13 3 39 107 102 Carolina 34 14 13 7 35 79 94 Philadelphia 34 15 15 4 34 81 93 NY Rangers 34 16 17 1 33 76 91 New Jersey 34 13 15 6 32 78 85 Columbus 34 14 16 4 32 87 95 NY Islandrs 35 9 19 7 25 85 121 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

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GP W L OTPtsGF GA Chicago 37 25 7 5 55 138 102 St. Louis 33 22 7 4 48 114 80 Colorado 33 22 10 1 45 96 78 Minnesota 36 20 11 5 45 84 83 Dallas 33 16 12 5 37 95 101 Nashville 34 16 15 3 35 78 95 Winnipeg 36 15 16 5 35 95 106 Pacific Division GP W L OTPtsGF GA Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 116 91 San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 112 84 Los Ang. 34 22 8 4 48 94 68 Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 100 86 Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 105 103 Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 86 108 Edmonton 35 11 21 3 25 93 120 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 3, Toronto 1 Winnipeg 3, Columbus 2 Ottawa 3, St. Louis 2, OT Colorado 6, Dallas 2 Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO Minnesota 3, Vancouver 2, SO Boston 2, Calgary 0 Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 2 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Montreal 3, Phoenix 1 Anaheim 5, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 5, Washington 2 San Jose 4, St. Louis 2 Chicago 3, Nashville 1 Dallas 3, Colorado 2 Edmonton at Los Angeles, late Wednesday’s Games Ottawa at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Games Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Toronto, 7 p.m. Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Edmonton at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

NHL Blackhawks Summary Chicago 2 1 0—3 Nashville 1 0 0—1 First Period—1, Chicago, Keith 3 (Hossa, Toews), 1:29. 2, Nashville, Weber 8 (Josi, Legwand), 3:03 (pp). 3, Chicago, Kane 20 (Sharp, Keith), 16:14 (pp). Second Period—4, Chicago, Leddy 4 (Saad, Seabrook), 11:33 (pp). Third Period—None. Shots on Goal—Chicago 10-8-9—27. Nashville 17-4-7—28. Goalies—Chicago, Raanta. Nashville, Hutton. A—16,219 (17,113). T—2:27.

ECHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OLSLPts GF GA Wheeling 24 13 6 0 5 31 70 63 Reading 20 10 9 1 0 21 51 55 Elmira 22 9 11 0 2 20 56 65 North Division GP W L OLSLPts GF GA Cincinnati 24 14 8 1 1 30 73 63 Evansville 22 12 7 0 3 27 68 74 Kalamzoo 22 12 8 0 2 26 63 57 Ft. Wayne 22 10 8 1 3 24 70 73 Toledo 21 7 11 3 0 17 62 79 South Division GP W L OLSLPts GF GA Florida 26 18 6 1 1 38 96 65 SCarolina 24 17 4 1 2 37 78 50 Orlando 26 15 10 0 1 31 70 69 Greenville 24 9 13 1 1 20 49 62 Gwinnett 24 7 15 0 2 16 53 74 WESTERN CONFERENCE Mountain Division GP W L OLSLPts GF GA Colorado 25 15 6 3 1 34 80 65 Idaho 24 13 7 2 2 30 81 72 Alaska 22 14 7 1 0 29 71 42 Utah 21 7 11 1 2 17 43 53 Pacific Division GP W L OLSLPts GF GA Ontario 24 17 3 1 3 38 75 56 Stockton 24 13 8 0 3 29 80 75 San Fran. 25 9 13 2 1 21 52 81 Las Vegas 24 8 13 3 0 19 60 83 Bakersfld 22 7 14 0 1 15 52 77 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Tuesday’s Games Kalamazoo 2, Cincinnati 1, OT Wednesday’s Games Toledo at Evansville, 8:15 p.m. Bakersfield at Idaho, 9:10 p.m. Utah at Alaska, 11:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games No games scheduled Friday’s Games Evansville at Wheeling, 7 p.m. South Carolina at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Toledo at Kalamazoo, 7:30 p.m. Greenville at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Elmira at Cincinnati, 7:35 p.m. Reading at Fort Wayne, 8:05 p.m. Stockton at Ontario, 10 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 10:30 p.m. Utah at Alaska, 11:15 p.m.

College Football Bowl Slate Saturday, Dec. 21 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Washington State (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-6), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Las Vegas Bowl Fresno State (11-1) vs. Southern Cal (9-4), 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Buffalo (8-4) vs. San Diego State (7-5), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Bowl Tulane (7-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 23 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Ohio (7-5) vs. East Carolina (9-3), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Oregon State (6-6) vs. Boise State (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Pittsburgh (6-6), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Utah State (8-5), 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Marshall (9-4) vs. Maryland (7-5), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl At Houston Minnesota (8-4) vs. Syracuse (6-6), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco BYU (8-4) vs. Washington (8-4), 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl At New York Notre Dame (8-4) vs. Rutgers (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Belk Bowl, at Charlotte, N.C. Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 3:20 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Miami (9-3) vs. Louisville (11-1), 6:45 p.m. (ESPN) Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Kansas State (7-5) vs. Michigan (7-5), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Navy (8-4), 11:45 a.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5), 3:15 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Oregon (10-2) vs. Texas (8-4), 6:45 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Arizona State (10-3) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 31 AdvoCare V100 Bowl At Shreveport, La. Arizona (7-5) vs. Boston College (7-5), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Sun Bowl, at El Paso, Texas Virginia Tech (8-4) vs. UCLA (9-3), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Rice (9-3) vs. Mississippi State (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Texas A&M (8-4) vs. Duke (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas Bowl UNLV (7-5) vs. North Texas (8-4), Noon (ESPNU) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Nebraska (8-4) vs. Georgia (8-4), Noon (ESPN2) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. (ABC) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Iowa (8-4) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Stanford (11-2) vs. Michigan State (12-1), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Baylor (11-1) vs. UCF (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Alabama (11-1) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 3 Orange Bowl At Miami Ohio State (12-1) vs. Clemson (10-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Missouri (11-2) vs. Oklahoma State (10-2), 7:30 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 4 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. Houston (8-4), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 5 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (7-5) vs. Ball State (10-2), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 6 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif. Florida State (13-0) vs. Auburn (12-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 18 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 25 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. South vs. North, 4 p.m. (NFLN)

Transactions BASEBALL American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Albers on a one-year contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with INF Steve Tolleson on a minor league contract. American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Traded RHP Tim Verthein to Florence (Frontier) for 1B Jeremy Hamilton. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NEW YORK KNICKS — Recalled G Chris Smith from Erie (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Waived S Sean Cattouse. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed P Kevin Huber on injured reserve. Signed P Shawn Powell. DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed LB Justin Durant on injured reserve. Released RB George Winn from the practice squad. Re-signed LB Orie Lemon from the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS — Agreed to terms with DE Jeremy Mincey. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed LB Pat Angerer on injured reserve. Agreed to terms with RB Shaun Draughn. Signed G Zach Allen to the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed WR Cecil Shorts and G Will Rackley on injured reserve. Signed C Patrick Lewis from Cleveland’s practice squad. Signed G Drew Nowak from the practice squad. Signed DE D’Aundre Reed to the practice squad. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Released S D.J. Campbell Claimed DB Jalil Brown off waivers from Indianapolis. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released RB Joe Banyard. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed LB LaMarr Woodley on injured reserve. Signed LB Jamaal Westerman. TENNESSEE TITANS — Released QB John Skelton. Signed QB Tyler Wilson. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed CB Joe Burnett and RB Hugh Charles to contract extensions through 2015. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Named Marcel Bellefeuille offensive coordinator. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Assigned F Luke Adam and D Mark Pysyk and Brayden McNabb to Rochester (AHL). Recalled F Kevin Porter and D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Recalled F Jack Skille from Springfield (AHL). Sent G Jeremy Smith to Springfield. DALLAS STARS — Placed F Vernon Fiddler on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7. Recalled D Cameron Gaunce from Texas (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled G Magnus Hellberg from Milwaukee (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled C Casey Wellman from Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Bridgeport D Mike Cornell two games for receiving a match penalty for an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a Dec. 15 game at Manchester. HARTFORD WOLF PACK — Reassigned F Josh Nicholls to Greenville (ECHL). Signed F Akim Aliu to a professional tryout agreement. MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Recalled F Josh Shalla from Cincinnati (ECHL). SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Reassigned D Ilari Melart to Ugra (KHL). Signed LW Jean-Francois Jacques to a standard contract. Recalled D Thomas Larkin from Evansville (ECHL). ECHL ECHL — Fined Reading F Dustin Gazley an undisclosed amount. FLORIDA EVERBLADES — Announced F Carl Nielsen was reassigned to the team by Syracuse (AHL). GWINNETT GLADIATORS — Signed G Paul Karpowich. Acquired G Brad Phillips from Stockton for future considerations. READING ROYALS — Announced G Brandon Anderson was recalled by Hershey (AHL). Signed G Josh Watson. Placed D Ryan Kavanagh on team suspension. SOCCER Major League Soccer PORTLAND TIMBERS — Acquired a 2014 fourth-round SuperDraft pick from Houston for the rights to D David Horst. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES — Traded D Justin Morrow to Toronto FC for allocation money. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC — Traded F Eddie Johnson to D.C. United for allocation money. COLLEGE BENTLEY — Named Rick Edelmann men’s and women’s tennis coach. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON — Announced the resignation of women’s soccer coach Rick Stainton to take the same position at Seton Hall. HAMPTON — Named Connell Maynor football coach. MIAMI (OHIO) — Named George Barnett offensive co-coordinator and offensive line coach, Eric Koehler offensive co-coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Pat Welsh tight ends coach. NORTH GREENVILLE — Named Corey Struss men’s lacrosse coach.

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President Barack Obama sent Russia a clear message about its treatment of gays and lesbians with who he is — and isn’t — sending to represent the United States at the Sochi Olympics. Billie Jean King will be one of two openly gay athletes in the U.S. delegation for the opening and closing ceremonies, Obama announced Tuesday. For the first time since 2000, however, the U.S. will not send a president, former president, first lady or vice president to the Games. Russia has come under fierce criticism for passing national laws banning “gay propaganda.” Though the White House did not specifically address the Russian laws in making its announcement, spokesman Shin Inouye said the delegation “represents the diversity that is the United States” and that Obama “knows they will showcase to the world the best of America — diversity, determination and teamwork.” The White House said Obama’s schedule will not permit him to attend the Games. “It’s a positive sign to see openly gay representatives in the delegation,” said Michael Cole-Schwartz, spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, which recently sent a letter urging Obama to include gays and lesbians in the delegation. “Hopefully it sends a message to the Russian people and the rest of the world that the United States values the civil and human rights of LGBT people.” King said she was “deeply honored” to be named to the delegation. Hockey player Caitlin Cahow is the other openly gay representative to the delegation. She’ll attend the closing ceremony.

James misses Heat practice MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James did not practice with the Miami Heat on Tuesday because of a sprained left ankle, leaving his availability for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Pacers in some doubt. James got hurt during Monday’s win over Utah. He was able to finish that game, though woke up with soreness on Tuesday, which he expected. “I’ve had my fair share of ankle twists so I already knew how it was going to be today,” James said. “Very stiff, very sore, it’ll be around the clock treatment with Mike (Mancias, his trainer) and we’ll go from there.” James said if the Heat were playing on Tuesday, he would not be in the lineup, “for sure.” It’s not uncommon for him to heal from sprains quickly, however. “I’ve had extreme to not so extreme,” James said. “We’ve been through this and we know how to attack it.” James rolled the ankle inward while dribbling late in the third quarter against the Jazz.

Meyer says he’s an ‘awful loser’ COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Losing has never come easy for Urban Meyer. Since he was a kid playing baseball, football and basketball back in Ashtabula, Ohio, Meyer could handle the pain, the long workouts and the criticism. But the losses lingered and hurt. Now that he’s the head football coach at Ohio State, things haven’t changed. “I’ve never, no, I’ve never handled it well. Awful loser,” he said recently in his quiet, paneled office inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. “I guess I’d rather be known as that than as a good loser.” He knows that much of the country views him as less than a gracious loser. Maybe that comes from having so little practice at it — his teams have only lost 24 times in his 12 years and 152 games as a head coach at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and with the Buckeyes. Fact is, he doesn’t care what others think about him, or his program. He either ignores or isn’t even aware of the opinions of those outside of the bubble he’s built around his team. “Once again, perception isn’t something that drives me, it’s obvious,” he said. All of that is important because the Buckeyes are dealing with defeat for the first time in two years. Meyer’s Buckeyes are coming off a 34-24 loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 7. The setback not only cost Ohio State the conference crown, it dropped it out of the running for a spot in the BCS national title game and also ended Meyer’s and the program’s record winning streak at 24 in a row. Afterward, a photo taken inside the stadium showed a dejected Meyer eating pizza, glumly, while sitting in a golf cart. It went viral on the internet. Indeed, the loss — and all that went with it — was a punch in the gut for the Buckeyes, who had almost forgotten what it felt like to lose.

Orioles, Balfour agree to deal BALTIMORE (AP) — Two weeks after trading their closer to Oakland, the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract with former Athletics closer Grant Balfour on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the deal. Balfour’s contract will not be completed until the right-hander passes a physical, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the transaction had not been announced by the Orioles. Balfour fills the vacancy left by the trade of closer Jim Johnson, who was dealt to Oakland because Baltimore didn’t want to pay him about $10 million a season.

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Not safe to travel ortheastern Indiana was pounded by heavy snow that developed late Friday and kept coming down until early Saturday evening. Before it was over, between 6 and 10 inches had fallen. Not exactly a blizzard, but not exactly a light dusting, either. A good portion of that snowfall had come before 3 p.m. Saturday. Anyone who had to be out, like, say, to go to work putting out a newspaper, can attest that by 4 p.m. Saturday, the roads in northeastern Indiana were treacherous. No plows were at work in Garrett. None in Kendallville, either. A full 60 minutes after the snow had stopped falling, the Indiana Department of Transportation was scarce as a liberal Democrat in Indiana. S.R. 8 and S.R. 3 had not been plowed. MATT By 1 a.m., the main roads were pretty much still a train GETTS wreck between Kendallville and the plush Getts estate in Garrett. Sure, it was a Saturday night. It wasn’t like a ton of people were going to be going to work. No school on Sunday, unless you count Sunday school — which is of no interest to the state. But people were traveling. And it was not safe to travel. On the way to work, a woman had to stop for traffic on S.R. 8 before she could turn her mid-sized sedan onto the county road she lives on. Once the traffic had cleared, the woman attempted to turn. Only she was cresting a small hill. Her car refused to go up the hill because of the slushy road surface. Her wheels were spinning. The woman did the right thing; she backed up a little bit and gave it another go. No dice. Meanwhile, the traffic was starting to back up on S.R. 8. Passing her was not easy, since we were on a hill. I tried to push her out, but couldn’t get any traction myself. Again and again, this poor woman tried to get up a small hill. Again and again, the roads were awful enough to thwart her attempts. This is a state road. An Indiana road. Indiana, the home to the most famous race and race course in the world, could not provide a minimally navigable road surface. Of course, I didn’t think of the irony then. It’s tough to think about irony when you are cold, stressed and trying to get to work. The woman eventually backed her way onto the shoulder and called for her husband. She was going to be fine, she lived just down the road. Unfortunately, the rest of us still had a distance to go. I banked that S.R. 3 would be better maintained. It is a more frequently traveled route. Ha-ha. The main road between Kendallville and Fort Wayne was in the same bad shape as S.R. 8. There was one “lane,” and it pretty much consisted of the center of the two-way northbound lane. Long story short, a 20-minute trip turned into a 50-minute trip. One motorist later told me that the Fort Wayne area portion of S.R. 3 was well cleared by early afternoon, right about to S.R. 205. From there, INDOT apparently gave up on northeastern Indiana. Our tax dollars were apparently snug in bed, not hard at work providing the barest of necessities when it comes to making our roads safe. Makes you wonder if the state will be cutting our taxes. In the last snowfall, we didn’t get our money’s worth.

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Revolution may yield new GOP leader WASHINGTON — ‘Tis the season and Nancy Pelosi has given the hands-down best gift to the American people — her phrase “Embrace the suck.” Miraculous. Offered to fellow Democrats as a push to pass the bipartisan budget bill, the phrase has all the characteristics necessary to ensure a permanent place in the popular lexicon. It’s succinct, raunchy-esque and, most important, you know exactly what it means. “It sucks, but it’s the best we’ll get.” In no time, Embrace The Suck (ETS) had its own hashtag and was launched into the Twitterverse. Suckitude is aloft at a time when nothing floats. Punctuating her epitaph-ready mandate, Pelosi added a characteristic subtitle: “We need to get this off the table so we can go forward,” which sounds similar to her previous comment on the Affordable Care Act: “We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.” We now know she wasn’t kidding. The ACA rollout continues to reveal hitches, glitches and pitches that have Giuseppe’s Pinocchio nose factory working overtime. And Republicans are on fire. The real story isn’t that a bipartisan budget bill has been hammered out but that House Speaker John Boehner has ignited. He and others of like mind obviously have decided to sacrifice party unity in the interest of national well-being. What a concept. Over a couple of days during the budget negotiations, Boehner turned both barrels on insurrectionists — both inside and outside Congress — especially the big conservative action groups that have undermined any efforts at compromise and bipartisanship. Depending on how things shake out in the remaining days of the jolly season, we could be witnessing the first shots of an old-guard revolution from which emerges

the leader Republicans have been waiting for. Center stage: Paul Ryan. As all know, the budget deal was crafted by Ryan and Democrat Patty Murray. It’s a not-grand bargain — i.e., “it sucks” — but it’s something, and it staves off another budget crisis through fiscal year 2015. Boehner’s rather sudden, unexpected attack on conservative groups such as Heritage Action, FreedomWorks and Americans for Prosperity was to many minds overdue. He condemned the groups for forcing tea party Republicans into corners and encouraging them to fight battles they KATHLEEN couldn’t possibly win. Boehner has always thought PARKER this, insiders tell me, but had never expressed it publicly. His statements were bold and consequential. Conservative advocacy groups are “using our members, and they’re using the American people for their own goals,” he said. “This is ridiculous.” Deliciously refreshing, if I do say. His remarks also leave tea party congressional members a little wiggle room by implying that, though they acted in good faith, they were being manipulated by powerful forces. This is the part where Angry Tough Guy creates contrast for Cool Pocket-Protector Jock — the budget-savvy, fully seasoned, conservative-but-sane presidential candidate with kath appeal. No longer is Ryan the kid standing next to the grown-up, he has matured into a full-throated advocate for bipartisan problem-solving with a tough

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stance on fiscal restraint, who is also humorous, humble and respectful toward his political opponents. He even speaks with greater authority than when he was Mitt Romney’s sidekick. At first glance, one wonders whether Republicans are spiking their coffee with testosterone. What’s clear is that the era of Boehner’s bottom-up approach to leadership has ended. Not again will he allow the obstructionist wing of the party to force showdowns and shutdowns that hurt the American people and the Republican Party. Even if he has to draft Democrats to help him, Boehner enjoys the further benefit of speaking the truth. Meanwhile, concurrent with Boehner’s one-man firing squad, another significant sub-story was unfolding. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., leader of the Republican Study Committee, orchestrated the departure of his chief of staff, Paul Teller, who is beloved by these same conservative groups. Teller was thought to be leaking information on budget and other negotiations to these same organizations, according to inside sources. Boehner hinted at this when he responded to a question about conservative opposition: “You mean the groups that came out and opposed [the budget deal] before they ever saw it?” Gee, how did they know?! What everyone will know soon enough is that Paul Ryan is The Guy — the missing leader the GOP has been searching for and who is clearly being groomed for 2016. Until then, if Boehner continues playing hardball and prevails, Democrats really may have to follow Pelosi’s imperative come 2014 — and thereafter. KATHLEEN PARKER is a syndicated columnist with Tribune Media Services. She can be reached at kathleenparker@washpost.com

Niagara-on-the-Lake observes War of 1812 anniversary BY DAVID M. SHRIBMAN

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario — You can see the United States from here, over there across the raging Niagara River. But even if you couldn’t, you could be sure that hardly anyone over there is making much this month’s bicentenary of an event that shattered this town, sowed bitterness that persisted for generations and shaped an entire continent. Two centuries ago Dec. 10, the American troops who had occupied this small community for seven months abandoned their snowy redoubt in a region then called Upper Canada, leaving the town — by that time occupied almost exclusively by women, the men having left to serve in the British army or in various militia — in flames and smoke. The War of 1812 produced several moments of unfettered brutality, none except perhaps for the burning of Washington, D.C., as piteous as this one. On Dec. 10, 1813, the residents of this area — a Loyalist village, in American eyes — stood calf-deep in snow in a ruthless chill and watched their homes, shops, churches and schools lie smoldering in ruin, all their possessions, their clothes, their memories consumed by fire. It may have been this cruelty on the Niagara that prompted the British the following year to exercise no restraint in attacking Buffalo and other western New York communities, in filibustering throughout the American frontier and in burning the American capital. At the distance of two centuries,

confrontations like the War of 1812, itself a sideshow to the Napoleonic Wars, seem like quaint artifacts of another time, the hardships somehow more fabled than fearful, the human costs more anecdotal than actual. Today, for Americans, the burning of the White House in August 1814 is a mere curiosity, an aside during tours of the executive mansion, little more. As for the victims of the earlier torching in what we now call Ontario, they are a historical trifle, bit players in someone else’s story. Not so, once you realize the importance of what happened here, in a country Americans mostly ignore, during a war Americans mostly have forgotten, in an episode Americans mostly have repressed. We can’t cure American historical amnesia in a newspaper column, but we can fill in the human dimensions of a war whose North American combatants, in the phrase of the great Canadian historian Pierre Berton, “did not invite the war, did not care about the issues and did not want to fight.” Like the French and Indian War a half-century earlier, this was a European struggle that — messily, maddeningly and, ultimately, murderously — lapped up upon the eastern shores of the New World. In so doing, it forced men to fight a war whose causes they hardly understood even though the stakes could barely be larger — control of the wild, rich and mostly unexplored land mass of North America. One lesson of the episode might be that great sweeping historical forces brush aside small groups of individuals — tragic

figures of collateral damage during big shifts among great powers and even in small movements of military units. Units like those commanded by Brig. Gen. George McClure, which laid waste a place that Michael Smith, an American visitor, described in 1812 as “a beautiful and prosperous place of much trade inhabited by a civil and industrious people.” Capt. William Hamilton Merritt, who arrived in town a day after the fires were set, reported seeing “(n)othing but heaps of coals and the streets full of furniture that the inhabitants were fortunate enough to get out of their houses.” Only one house, maybe two, stood undamaged. Some of these victims come to life in historical documents preserved by the Niagara Historical Society, pointedly located here on Castlereagh Street, named for the foreign minister in office in London at the time. They are people like Elizabeth Campbell, whose husband died in 1812 and whose home was destroyed in the burning of Newark, as Niagara-on-the-Lake was known then. One contemporary letter describes Campbell as having been “exposed for three days and nights upon the snow with only the canopy of Heaven for a covering, her house once the seat of hospitality and plenty, reduced to ashes before her face, a few valuables she had endeavored to save (torn) from her by a monster in human form and carried off and divided.” DAVID M. SHRIBMAN is the executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. His email is dshribman@post-gazette.com.

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Ginsburg: Party of president shouldn’t affect retirements RESTON, Va. (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Tuesday that Supreme Court justices should work as long as they can and shouldn’t manipulate their retirement so a like-minded president can appoint their successor. Some liberals have recently called on the 80-year-old Ginsburg to retire so President Barack Obama can choose her replacement. If she stays beyond his term, it would leave open the possibility that a Republican would name the liberal justice’s successor. But Ginsburg, the oldest justice on the court, cited Justices William Brennan and Thurgood Marshall as two liberal justices who left their replacement to Republican presidents. Ginsburg said she supposed many people wanted both men to leave when a Democrat was president, but she noted that neither did. Ginsburg has for years been fending off questions about whether she should leave the court, in part brought on by her health. She had colon cancer in 1999, pancreatic cancer in 2009 and also suffered broken ribs more recently. Still, she has not missed any time on the job.

California man accused of selling fake vintage wine NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor told a jury Tuesday that a California wine collector put on a “magic show” to fool aficionados into thinking he was selling the world’s rarest bottles, but his defense lawyer insisted he never intended to defraud anyone even if he re-corked some bottles or reconditioned them in other ways for sale. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Facciponti said in his closing argument at the criminal trial of Rudy Kurniawan that the defendant sold so many bottles of wine that were supposedly rare between 2004 and 2012 that the sales in New York and elsewhere “were the stuff of legends.” “For a while, his magic show worked,” Facciponti told the jury in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. But he said sellers eventually discovered that “the magic seller wasn’t magic at all, but just a bunch of smoke and mirrors.”

People • Country star Kelley married in Nashville NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Kelley of the country duo Florida Georgia Line capped off a year full of awards and broken records by marrying his girlfriend Brittney Marie Cole at an intimate ceremony in Nashville. The wedding on Monday Kelley was first reported by People magazine. The band’s publicist said the ceremony included just 40 guests at sunset, followed by a reception at Kelley’s 32-acre property. Kelley and Tyler Hubbard have been riding a wave of success from their debut album, “Here’s To The Good Times,” which brought them multiple music awards and nominations this year. Their smash rap-country remix of “Cruise” with Nelly set a record for weeks atop the country singles chart. They are on tour with Jason Aldean next year along with their own headlining shows.

A construction worker works on a new housing unit in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Homa recently. The European Union said Tuesday it has asked Israel not to announce any

new West Bank settlement construction following an expected Palestinian prisoner release, warning that it would be held responsible for any resulting failure in Mideast peace talks.

EU warns Israel against endangering peace talks JERUSALEM (AP) — The European Union said Tuesday it has asked Israel not to announce any new West Bank settlement construction following an expected Palestinian prisoner release, warning that it would be held responsible for any resulting failure in Mideast peace talks. In further pressure on Israel, a European delegation told Israeli officials that there could be dire consequences if the current round of peace talks collapses, including economic sanctions against the settlements, an EU official said. The warnings were the latest sign of international displeasure over Israeli settlement construction and

its effect on the negotiations, which have yielded no tangible results since their launch last summer. The issue of Jewish settlements is at the core of the current impasse in Mideast peace efforts. For most of the past five years, the Palestinians refused to negotiate with Israel while settlement construction continued. The Palestinians say the settlements are a sign of bad faith. Some 550,000 Israelis now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, making it increasingly difficult to partition the land. The Palestinians seek both areas and the Gaza Strip, lands captured by Israel in 1967, for their state, though they are willing to

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RENO, Nev. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a hospital campus in Reno on Tuesday, killing one person and wounding two others before turning the weapon on himself. The Nevada Department of Public Safety said the wounded victims were in surgery and one of them is a doctor. Police initially said the gunman shot four people before killing himself, but they later said he wounded two people and killed another before committing suicide. “We have two people confirmed deceased in the building, two others injured,” said Reno Police Deputy Police Chief Tom Robison. Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Gail Powell said the wounded doctor is a woman but she had no more information about the identity of the victims or the gunman, the type of weapon or a motive for the attack. She said the shooting happened at the Center for Advanced Medicine and Neurology of Nevada. Renown Regional Medical Center was put on lockdown amid the chaos of the shooting as law enforcement rushed to the scene and victims were treated by doctors on the hospital campus. More than three dozen police cars, including SWAT team vehicles, surrounded the sprawling medical complex and closed off a three-block area near

downtown Reno. State Sen. Debbie Smith said she was at Renown for an appointment and was trying to leave a nearby building around 2:45 p.m. when the shooting occurred. “I encountered some SWAT team guys, they said nobody was leaving,” she said. “A police officer was at the door and said I couldn’t go out there.” Renown Regional Medical Center posted a notice on its website less than two hours after the shooting saying that operations had returned to normal at the main hospital but police were still investigating the shooting in an office building on the northeast corner of the campus. The Center for Advanced Medicine building is a modern four-story structure connected by a second-floor walkway to the hospital and a parking structure. Gov. Brian Sandoval said on Twitter that he and his staff were monitoring the situation and his thoughts and prayers were with those affected by the tragedy. Renown Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in northern Nevada. It has played an important role in responding to several recent tragedies in northern Nevada, including a crash at a Reno air race in 2011 that killed 11 people and a rampage at a Carson City restaurant the same year that killed three uniformed Nevada National Guard members.

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trying to get him to move,” Martin said. Witnesses called for help and the train’s motorman slowed his approach as Williams and Orlando lie in the trench between the rails. “The dog saved my life,” Williams said. As Williams regained consciousness, he said he heard someone telling him to be still. Emergency workers put him on a stretcher and pulled him from the subway, and made sure Orlando was not badly injured. “I’m feeling amazed,” Williams said. “I feel that God, the powers that be, have something in store for me. They didn’t take me away this time. I’m here for a reason.” Williams was taken to a hospital where he is expected to recover, with Orlando at his bedside. Williams, a large bandage on his head, said he is not sure why he lost consciousness, but he is on insulin and other medications.

Beyonce has top album on iTunes NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce’s new album was released just last week, but it’s already the second best-selling album on iTunes this year. Apple announced Tuesday that the diva’s self-titled album is behind only Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience.” Beyonce’s fifth album sold more than 617,000 units in three days. Albums from Imagine Dragons, Jay Z and Drake round out the top 5. Macklemore & Ryan

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he plans to start testosterone blockers. I love him, Abby, but NOT the woman side of him. Am I unreasonable to put a boundary on my marriage? He thinks if he slowly eases me into DEAR the idea that be OK. ABBY itHewill says I am his “world” and I should Jeanne Phillips love him no matter what gender he is. Am I being selfish? — SOMEWHERE IN THE NORTHWEST DEAR SOMEWHERE: You appear to be a loving and accepting wife. You may be your husband’s world, but his world is changing —- and along with it, so is

blood, or removing enough carbon dioxide waste from his blood. That will negatively affect his performance. If his sport is basketball, and he is as gifted as LeBron James, his smoking may not matter. But if he is a normal kid, it may matter a lot. In another example, if a teen is smoking in order to stay thin or lose weight, he or she should be given information about nutrition and exercise along with stop-smoking strategies. When your son tries to quit, be ready for the mood swings and crankiness that can come with nicotine withdrawal. Smoking cessation programs can help teach behavioral techniques to manage temptations. DR. KOMAROFF is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. His website is: AskDoctorK.com.

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Kiss, Nirvana head Rock Hall class Syrian air strikes NEW YORK (AP) — Nirvana, Kiss and Peter Gabriel will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. The Rock Hall announced Tuesday that Hall and Oates, Linda Ronstadt and Cat Stevens also will be inducted April 10 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Artists are eligible for induction 25 years after their first release. Nirvana received a nomination in its first year of eligibility and next year the band will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its debut, “Bleach.” The induction comes 20 years after frontman Kurt Cobain committed suicide at age 27. “For once … I’m speechless. From the basements, to the dingy clubs, to the broken down vans, to … the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, now the frontman for Foo Fighters, said in a statement Tuesday. “I’d like to thank the committee not only for this induction, but also for recognizing Nirvana for what we were: pure rock and roll.” “Thank you most of all to Kurt Cobain,” bassist Krist Novoselic said in the statement issued on behalf of Nirvana. “And to everyone who’s kept rock music going strong for 60 years and counting.” This year also marked first-time nominations for Hall and Oates, Gabriel and Ronstadt. Kiss and Stevens,

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who have been nominated in the past, made the cut after being absent from the list for several years. Peter Criss, Kiss’ original drummer and vocalist, said the band changed rock forever by raising the bar for live performances. “We were four guys from New York City who brought Barnum & Bailey into rock and roll,” he told The Associated Press. Criss last toured with the band in 2003 and hopes to be asked to perform with the other three founding members at the induction ceremony at New York’s Barclays Center. The Hall of Fame

recently. Kiss will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10 at the Barclays Center in New York.

is in Cleveland, but the location of the induction ceremony varies from year to year. “We wanted the makeup and the costumes and the bombs,” Criss said. “Our idea was to give people a hell of a lot more for their money. We changed music by insisting you can’t go up there and just sing anymore. That’s going to stand forever.” Singer/guitarist Paul Stanley, who with bassist Gene Simmons has anchored Kiss’ changing lineup for 40 years, said the band never cared when critics slammed them.

“The spirit of rock and roll for me has always meant following the paths I choose, regardless of what my critics or my peers think,” he said. “For 40 years, Kiss has built an army that apologizes to no one, and I’m honored to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame knowing we have remained true to ourselves and our fans.” Also at the ceremony, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and the late Beatles manager Brian Epstein, will receive Ahmet Ertegun awards, a non-performing honor.

BEIRUT (AP) — Hospitals in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo are overwhelmed with casualties, an international aid group warned Tuesday, as government warplanes blasted opposition areas of the city as part of a withering three-day air assault that has killed more than 100 people. The intensified air campaign, which one activist group in the city called “unprecedented,” suggests President Bashar Assad’s government is trying to crush opposition in the contested city, Syria’s largest, ahead of an international peace conference scheduled for late January in Switzerland. Aleppo has been a major front in Syria’s civil war since the rebels launched an offensive there in mid-2012, and the city has since been carved into opposition- and government-held areas. On Tuesday, the main Westernbacked opposition group, the Syrian National Council, accused the international community of “failing to take any serious position that would guarantee a stop to the bloodbath” ahead of the peace talks. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said air strikes

Tuesday killed 15 people, including two children, in the rebel-held Shaar district. An amateur video posted online showed the aftermath of one of the strikes: rescue workers in white hard hats pulling a man from the rubble of a shattered apartment building. A crowd of people in the street shouted “God is greatest!” as the rescuers rushed the dust-covered man to a waiting ambulance. The video appeared genuine and corresponded to other AP reporting. Tuesday marked the third consecutive day that Aleppo has been hit by deadly government airstrikes. On Sunday, at least 76 people, including 28 children, died in air raids, according to the Observatory. Other opposition groups reported higher death tolls. Another round of government airstrikes Monday killed at least 12, the Observatory said. The aid group Doctors Without Borders said in a statement Tuesday that hospitals in Aleppo have been overwhelmed by the massive influx of wounded from the attacks, which have “emptied stocks of critical drugs and medical materials for lifesaving procedures.”

NASA orders spacewalks to make repairs at space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has ordered up a series of urgent spacewalks to fix a broken cooling line at the International Space Station, a massive repair job that could stretch to Christmas Day. Station managers decided

Tuesday to send two American astronauts out as soon as possible to replace a pump with a bad valve. The task will require two and possibly three spacewalks on Saturday, Monday and next Wednesday — Christmas Day. “The next week will be

busy with space walks so not much tweeting from here,” NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio said from space via Twitter soon after the decision was announced. The spacewalks are taking priority over the launch of a supply ship from Virginia. The commer-

cial delivery had been scheduled for this week, but is now delayed until at least mid-January. U.S.-led spacewalks have been on hold since July, when an Italian astronaut almost drowned because of water that leaked into his helmet. NASA hopes to wrap

up the pump swap in two spacewalks and not have to do a third on Christmas Day. Astronauts have ventured outside of their spaceship on Dec. 25 only once, way back in 1973 during Skylab, America’s first space station. Shuttle astronauts finished a series

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Angola ONE BR APTS. $425/mo., Free Heat. 260-316-5659

Drivers Driver Trainees! Get Fee-Paid CDL Training Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress New Driver’s can earn $800/wk & Benefits! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Be trained &based locally! 1-800-882-7364

General 1st & 2nd shift CNC Machine openings Quake Manufacturing is looking for people to setup/run CNC Machines. Star/Citizen Swiss experience a plus. Hurco/Haas experience also a plus. Great compensation, Holidays, vacation, insurance, 401K. Email, fax, or mail resume. paulquake@ quakemfg.com Fax: 260-432-7868

APARTMENTS $49 Deposit 12 Month Lease Nov. & Dec. $200. OFF full month’s rent. Spacious 1 & 2 BR, Peaceful, Clean, Pet Friendly. No appl. fee. 260-868-2843 www.whereUmatter .com ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ Avilla 1 & 2 BR APTS $450-$550/ per month. Call 260-897-3188 Butler Now Leasing Fawn Villas! Call (260) 868-5383 Handicap Accessible Equal Housing Opportunity “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.” Fremont Upstairs, 2 BR. $500/mo. (260) 495-7923 or (260) 243-0272

CONDOS/DUPLEXES Angola 2 BR duplex w/attached 1 car gar. Natural gas heat, has central air conditioning. $500/mo. 668-9081

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Barton Lake Lakewood Mobile Home Court 2008 Liberty 16 x 80, 2 BR, 2 BA, $575/mo. No Pets. 260 833-1081

2 BR, updated, large kitchen & LR, one block to lake, nice park, others available. $450/mo. (260) 488-3163 Wolcottville 2 & 3 BR from $100/wk also LaOtto location. 574-202-2181

STORAGE Corner 200 Storage $16 & up. Open 7 days a week. Owner on premises 260-833-2856

HOMES FOR SALE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

MERCHANDISE Bose Wave radio with multiple CD disc changer with remote control. $600 (260)665-5855 For Sale. Cedar Chest $160.00, Eclipse Elliptical $260.00, Air Conditioner $160.00, Ball Python,tank and heat lights $160.00. Call 260-668-6060.

FURNITURE 2 Recliner lift chairs, 1 is 2 mos. old, paid $1,100 asking $850. Other 2 yrs. old asking $400. Both like new. 260 385-2308 Brand NEW in plastic!

QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET Can deliver, $125. (260) 493-0805

SPORTING GOODS GUN SHOW!! Greenfield, IN - December 21st & 22nd, Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 North Apple Street, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 For information call 765-993-8942 Buy! Sell! Trade!

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Flexsteel Floral Sofa Very Nice! $50 (260)897-2855

All species of hard wood. Pay before starting. Walnut needed. 260 349-2685 1 & ONLY PLACE TO CALL--to get rid of that junk car, truck or van!! Cash on the spot! Free towing. Call 260-745-8888. (A)

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AUTOMOTIVE/ SERVICES $ WANTED $ Junk Cars! Highest prices pd. Free pickup. 260-705-7610 705-7630

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FARM MACHINERY Attention Farmers - Buy wholesale on most farm products. Save up to 60% on filters, motors, parts, bins, tires, belts, implements, fertilizer, etc. A+ BBB rated 18 year old company. 800-471-7915

USED TIRES Cash for Junk Cars! 701 Krueger St., K’ville. 260-318-5555 ATTENTION: Paying up to $1000 for scrap cars. Used tires 4 sale also. 318-2571

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• Marley-4 yr old female boxer mix •Latte- 2 yr old female jack russel •Babe-5 mth old female terrier mix •Snickers-4 mth old male terrier •Ellie-2 yr old female pitt bull •Bubu- 3 yr old male bull dog/pitt mix •Bently-10 yr old maleChihuahua •Jane- 1 yr old female black lab •Karlose- 4 yr old male black lab •Blaze- 6 yr old neutered male mastiff •Rupe-9 yr old male yellow lab •Jackie- 7 yr old neutered male jack russel •Curly-2 yr old male terrier •Shylo- 7 yr old male black lab •Spunky- 4 yr old neu tered male mini pin •Aries-3 yr old female pitt bull •Zulu- 1 yr old femalelab mix •Ginger-3 yr old female boxer mix •Annie- 8 mth old female pitt bull mix •Darla-1 yr old female beagle •Rocky-3 yr old male boxer mix •Chloe Jo-5yr old spay female boxer mix Humane Society of Noble County, Inc. 1305 Sherman St. Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-2563

2002 Impala high mileage, AM/FM CD player. $1,800. 260 665-7363

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260-417-8356 Drivers CDL TRAINEES NEEDED! *No Experience Required. *Learn to Drive for US Xpress. *Train & be Based Locally! *Earn $800 per Week After Sponsored Training Program. 1-800-882-7364

Waterloo Land contract, 3 BR garage, $400/mo. 260 615-2709

USDA 100% HOME LOANS--Not just 1st time buyers! Low rates! Buy any home anywhere. Academy Mortgage Corporation, 11119 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Call Nick Staker: 260-494-1111 NLMS-146802. Some restrictions may apply. Largest Independent Mortgage Banker. Indiana Corp State License-10966 Corp NMLS-3113 LO License-14894. Equal Housing Lender. (A)

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Ashley Small 2 BR home for rent or Sale. 495-7923 or 260 243-0272 Kendallville 124 W. Wayne, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA. $670/mo+ util. + dep. (260) 318-5638

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Someone to care for 67 yr. old lady; live in situation Ligonier area. Free room & board with monetary compensation. 574 527-7371

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FREE ESTIMATES Tear offs, wind damage & reroofs. Call (260)627-0017

2000 Lincoln Towncar 151k mi., always serviced w/ Max Platt $4,000. 318-4487 Guaranteed Top Dollar For Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans. Call Jack @ 260-466-8689

CAMPERS/RV 2011 KZ DURANGO 5th Wheel $32,000 Call/text for more info & pictures 260-463-1090

MERCHANDISE UNDER $50 1 Pair Black Uggs Worn very little. Size 6, make a nice gift, $40.00 (260) 463-3231 12” Compound Slide Miter Saw, $50.00. (260) 319-4262 15 Scrub Tops All kinds of patterns. All very nice shape. Size XL, $25.00. (260) 636-2356 1997 Longaberger Christmas Basket. Protector, liner, wood lid. $50.00. (260) 333-0420 1999 Longaberger Christmas Basket with leather handles, protector, liner, $50.00. (260) 333-0420 1999 NIB Barbie Nascar Official #94 McDonald’s. $40.00. (260) 333-0420

L Shaped tan Secretary Desk with chair. $25.00. (260) 347-2349 Ladies Full Length Black Leather Coat (Outbrook) Small. $15.00. (260) 347-6881 Lexmark Pro 715 Fax, Copier, Printer. Used very little. $35.00. (260) 319-4262 Longaberger 1998 Christmas Basket, protector, liner, wood lid. $50.00. (260) 333-0420 Longaberger Bread Basket. American Holly Pot Holder w/oven mitt. New in original wrapper & Longaberger Lunch Bag like new. All for $39.00. (260) 833-4232 Mens Full Length Oil Skin Dover Coat. Austrian Outback, large. $50.00. (260) 347-6881 NIB 1976 Cher Doll Long Pink Dress, $40.00. (260) 333-0420 NIB Indiana Jones Character Doll “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, $40.00. (260) 333-0420 Steel Toe Boots Worx by Red Wing, size 11M, has metatarsal guard. Worn 1 week. $50.00. Call or text, (260) 894-1692 Two P235/60R17 Tires from Chevy Equinox, $30.00. (260) 488-3184 Vintage Wood Smoking Stand/Humidor with liner, sturdy, great cond. $49.00. (260) 833-4232

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