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Train strikes pickup truck at Piqua crossing Mike Ullery

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PIQUA - A pickup truck was struck by a freight train on Garbry Road early Sunday afternoon, leaving one man injured. Piqua police say that an eastbound pickup truck was unable to stop in time to avoid an oncoming northbound train. Lt. Bill Collins of the Piqua Police Department said that the driver apparently saw the train when it was about 100 yards away and attempted to stop but could not. Collins said

that they are looking to determine if a medical condition could have possibly played a part in the crash. The train struck the pickup on the right front and forced it off the highway, ripping a truck cap off and strewing items from the vehicle all over the surrounding area. The engineer of the CSX train was not injured. The name of the truck driver has not been released. He was transported to Upper Valley Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation by Piqua Police.

Mike Ullery | Daily Call Firefighters and police from Piqua work the the scene of a crash between a train and a pickup truck at the Garbry Road crossing on Sunday afternoon.

UVMC physician office expansion opens For the Piqua Daily Call

TROY — Expansion of the Upper Valley Medical Center physician office building was completed last week, adding 40,000-square-feet to UVMC’s west side. Work on the $8 million building project was launched in summer 2012. The three-story addition creates much-needed on-site physician practice space, an enhanced environment for the UVMC sleep lab and expanded space for clinical education activities and hospital information technology. The new first and second floors of the expansion are similar to current physician office space and will be occupied by specialty physicians such as the UVMC

general and orthopedic surgeons and other current and future practices. “This space creates greater efficiencies for physicians who practice on-site at the hospital,” said Tom Parker, UVMC president and CEO. “It provides valuable opportunities for us to recruit and retain highly qualified medical practitioners in important medical specialties, which helps us to best serve our community.” The lower level of the new building space is home to the UVMC Sleep Lab, which is being relocated from another building on the UVMC campus. “The new sleep lab space will provide a degree of privacy and quiet which is valuable to the sleep study process,” said Jim Hurak,

UVMC Vice President. “It gave us the opportunity to fully design the space with the patient in mind, combining technology and the comforts of home for a quality sleep study to occur.” The lower level also houses hospital information technology, the education and training department and additional conference and education space. Thanks to the generosity of the UVMC Foundation, the new space will include a new state-of-the art patient simulation program area for enhanced clinical education and training. “Patient simulation provides unique opportuniSee UVMC | 2

Staff Photo|ANTHONY WEBER More than 2,000 turkeys gather in one of several barns at Bowman & Landes recently. Bowman & Landes Turkey Farm has raised free range turkeys since 1948 and offer whole turkeys and turkey Provided rendition products. The three-story addition creates much-needed on-site physician practice space, an enhanced environment for the

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Farm owner gives tips on preparing holiday bird Staff Writer mvallieu@tdnpublishing.com

NEW CARLISLE — Other areas of the country may be experiencing a shortage of birds this Thanksgiving, but locally we’re still talking turkey. Thanks to Bowman & Landes, the local turkey farm located at 6490 E. Ross Road, area residents can still enjoy their favor-

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ite tom — or hen — this season. Carl Bowman, one of four owners of the 65-year-old farm, said not that there haven’t been trials this season in the turkey growing business — because there definitely have been. Bowman said not only do more people seem to want more turkeys this year, but the turkeys didn’t cooperate as well as in past years. He said the small turkeys got too big and the big turkeys didn’t get big enough, making it a bit harder to provide the array of turkeys he’s used to offering. “Every year it’s a little different. It’s been a tight market this year,” he said. “But, in the end, we’re gonna work this out and certainly people will be extremely happy with the delicious, tender, juicy turkey we can provide for their holiday celebration.” Bowman said the business, started in 1948, has sold 35,000 — and counting — free range, antibi-

otic free turkeys already this season. The turkeys come fresh from one of seven flocks they raise annually, he said. Baby turkeys, called poults, are started in climate controlled barns, Bowman said. As the turkeys mature, they are moved to an outdoor range where they are provided with feeders, waterers and shelters. The vegetable-fed turkeys thrive on the open range, he said, where they have plenty of room to roam in the fresh air and sunshine. A male turkey, or tom, is raised to market age in 18-20 weeks. A female, or hen, is raised in 14-17 weeks of age. Bowman said people are experimenting with the way they prepare turkeys more than ever these days, including deep frying, grilling, brining and using cookers and smokers. Bowman said no matter how the bird is made, there are three easy rules See TURKEY | 2

Covington board still working on Wednesday policy For the Daily Call pdceditorial@civitasmedia.com

COVINGTON – Nearly every chair was full at the Covington Exempted Village Board of Education meeting last Thursday, as a crowd came to discuss slated revisions to the district’s Wednesday Night Policy. The current policy requires that activities be finished by 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Ohio law states that distinct policies must have two readings before put before the board for a vote. Previously, board members proposed a plan that had Wednesday night activities ending at 6:30 p.m. The board held what would have been their second reading during their October meeting. Once the policy was up for discussion, much debate took place and revisions were made. These included making the policy applicable to all extracurricular activities, not just sports, and excluding freshman basketball due to limited gym availability. The board voted 3-2 to pass the policy with the revisions. Jon Furrow, Alex Reck and Brad Hall voted to move forward with Lee Harmon and board president Dr. Dean Pond voting against. After the meeting, district leaders checked with legal counsel who said that because changes had been made, it must go through two readings again before a vote can be held; thus nullifying the earlier passage.

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The board created a new policy to be read for the first time at Thursday’s meeting, which included all Wednesday extracurriculars, not just sports, ending by 6:30 p.m. and added that no activities be held on Sundays. Many people addressed the board regarding this policy. These included a student, parents, teachers, coaches, and two pastors. While some supported the changes, many felt there is nothing wrong with the current policy and questioned board members. “I am very disappointed in how this has been handled by several board members. I believe a few board members have made an attempt to force this policy upon the community of Covington without following proper procedure and conducting appropriate research of the topic,” former student, athlete, teacher, and coach, Josh Burns said. Burns also questioned why the board chose Wednesdays and Sundays. “There appears to be a not so hidden agenda,” he said. The board will hold a work session in the coming weeks to again discuss the Wednesday policy. If changes are made, the first reading of a yet again revised policy will be held during their December board meeting. If the policy stays the same, the second reading and vote will take place at the December meeting. Also during Thursday’s meeting: • Central See BOARD | 2

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Obituaries SUE ANN (MITCHELL) MAGNUSON TIPP CITY — Sue Ann (Mitchell) Magnuson, 71, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on Sept. 29, 1942 in Greenville, to the late Lena (Topiah) Mitchell. She was married to Kenneth Magnuson and he preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1996. She is survived by her son, Jeff Magnuson of Troy; brother and sisterin-law, Jeff and Jaque Mitchell of Tipp City; four grandchildren, James (Meagan) Magnuson, and Kegan, Kory and Kendra Magnuson; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Hayden; two nephews, Brad and Bryan Mitchell; and one niece, Stephanie Rasor. In addition to her mother and her husband, Sue was preceded in death by

her sister, Sandra Horton. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Dayton, and her Masters in Education from Wright State University. Sue retired after 34 years of service as a teacher at Broadway Elementary School in Tipp City. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with interment to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. Friends may call from noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Elementary School, 223 West Broadway, Tipp City, OH 45371. Friends may express condolences to the family through www. bairdfuneralhome.com.

VIRGINIA BURNSIDE PIQUA — Virginia Burnside, 101, of Piqua, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 4, 1912, in Miami County to the late Hugh and Mertie F. (Pottorf) Thompson. She married Donald R. Burnside Oct. 5, 1935; he preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1990, a loving marriage which spanned over 60 years. Survivors include a son, Ronald L. (Pat) Burnside of Englewood; a daughter, Sherry (Malcom) Glisson of Florida; grandchildren, Julie, Melissa, Thomas, Beth, Lauren; great-grandchildren, Evan, Trevor, Elise, Parker, Abbigail and Ever Wren. She was preceded in death by a brother Clarence Thompson. Mrs. Burnside was a 1930 graduate of Piqua Central High School and was a wonderful homemaker all of her life. She

was a member of the Piqua YWCA and a faithful member of the Piqua Church of the Brethren volunteering much of her time serving others in the church and public schools. She always put others first with Christian compassion and will be missed by her loving family and friends. A service to honor her life will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Lutz officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Church of the Brethren, 525 Boal Ave., Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

DOROTHY J. BLACK PIQUA — Dorothy J. Black, 77, of Piqua, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at SpringMeade Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Piqua to the late Forrest W. and Mary F. (Gilmartin) Tatman. She married John O. Black Jr. Sept. 3, 1955; he preceded her in death Oct. 19, 2000. Survivors include two daughters, Sheri (Dale) Tobe of Piqua, Brenda (Lee) Wynn of West Alexandria; three sons, Mark (Mary) Black of Piqua, Ron (Rhonda) Black of Houston; 18 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and a sister Beatrice (Tom) Black of Lakeview. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig Black, two sisters and six brothers. Mrs. Black was a 1954 graduate of Piqua Catholic High School and a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a devout member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where

she served on the Parish Council and coordinated the Funeral Luncheon program of the Church. She was a member of the Covington American Legion Auxiliary, a volunteer at Piqua Memorial Hospital for over 21 years and a Girl Scout Leader for 20 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas L. Bolte as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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ties that challenge caregivers to critically think and process information in a setting closely resembling the real patient scenario,” said Jean Heath, UVMC director of cancer care, wellness and education. “Improved learning and the ability to then apply the information in the patient care area results in better patient outcomes,” she noted. Also on the UVMC campus, demolition began last week on portions of the former Dettmer

Hospital building. The area undergoing demolition is located on the south end of the Dettmer structure and includes portions deemed too outdated for further use. Construction of the original Dettmer Hospital began more than 60 years ago, with nine major expansions and renovations added through 1991. Acute care hospital services were discontinued in the 1980s, and the building had

been used primarily for non-acute care services and office space in subsequent years. UVMC Pastoral Care, Lifeline Services, EMS Education and Project Search will continue to be located in the remaining north portion of the Dettmer building. The area being cleared on the south will be planted with grass and, with existing trees, will offer a park like environment.

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to preparing a good turkey. “No. 1, don’t overcook it. No. 2, don’t overcook it. And, No. 3, don’t overcook it,” he said, laughing. Bowman, who predicts they will sell about a third as many turkeys for the Christmas season, said using a meat thermometer is a must and the best guide he can provide is that the bird should be brought to a 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast and 175 degrees in the thigh. “Turkey has so little fat, almost no marbling,” said Bowman, who co-owns the business with his, Anita Bowman Hamber, and the Landes brothers, Steve and Stan. “To good a nice, juicy bird in the end, you need to be dedicated with the cooking of a turkey.” And, although Bowman spends his days raising turkeys, he can’t imagine not having one of the same at his holiday table. “I would be really disappointed if I

didn’t,” said Bowman, who said they also prepare several kinds of oysters for their meal. “Turkey, mashed potatoes and dressing are my favorite. Followed by a good, long nap.” He also dispelled the myth that tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey, is what makes turkey gobblers so tired following the big feast. “Turkey has a lot of trytophan, but not that much. I think it’s actually the mashed potatoes … and pie,” he said, again laughing. The family-owned business, which already is grooming its next generation of turkey growers, has a retail store and market for purchasing product at its New Carlisle location. For more information, visit w w w. b o w m a n l a n d e s . c o m , email info@bowmanlandes. com or call (937) 845-9466.

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Whole turkey — 1 pound per person Turkey breast — 1/2 pound per person Thawing turkey — The quickest safe way to thaw a turkey is in cold water. Change the water every hour. This method takes approximately 30 minutes per pound. Another way to thaw it is in the refrigerator. Place your turkey on a tray and allow one to three days to thaw, depending on size. A third way is by placing it in a large paper bag, which will provide some insulation. Allow one hour per pound for thawing. Storing turkey — Turkey can be held 3 to 4 days in the coldest part of the refrigerator. To hold an extra day or two, place in freezer for several hours to chill and then place in the refrigerator. • Roasting the whole turkey To prepare — Discard plastic bag. Remove neck and giblets from body cavities, rinse turkey and wipe dry. Cook neck and giblets for broth, to add to dressing and for giblet gravy. To roast — Place turkey with the breast up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan with approximately 1/2-inch water on the bottom. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Rub body cavity lightly with salt if roasting unstuffed. It is recommended that a meat thermometer be used. Place thermometer in the thickest part of the breast or thigh; the bulb should not touch any bone. Cook at 450 degrees F uncovered for 45 minutes. Cover and reduce the temperature to 325° F until meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F, using the chart below as a guide for length of roasting time. A “tent” of foil placed loosely over turkey may be used and will eliminate need for basting, although turkey may be basted if desired. Remove foil last half-hour for browning. If V-rack is used, place turkey breast down. Fat from back tends to permeate the breast meat to keep it from drying. NOTE: Our free-range turkeys do cook faster, especially

when using a roaster, do check for doneness with a meat thermometer beginning one hour before the anticipated finish time. • Turkey is done when: (a) roast-meat thermometer registers 170° to 175° F in the breast meat or 180° F in the thigh meat (b) juices are clear when probed with a knife or fork. To stuff a turkey safely — Stuffing should be prepared and stuffed into the turkey immediately before it is placed in the oven for roasting. If preparing the stuffing ahead of time, wet and dry ingredients should be refrigerated separately and combined right before stuffing the turkey. Stuff the turkey loosely, about 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey. Once the thermometer shows the correct reading for the turkey, move the thermometer to the center of the stuffing. The stuffing should reach 160° to 165° F before the turkey is removed from the oven. • Turkey breast and boneless turkey roast To roast — Remove from bag; do not remove the netting from the roast. Place on rack in a shallow baking pan. Brush with melted butter or margarine (optional). Rub lightly with salt. Roast at 325° F until thermometer registers 170° to 175° F. If the breast or roast becomes too brown during roasting, cover loosely with foil. Allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Using cooking bags or the covered roaster method is also acceptable. Brining For a flavorful and juicy alternative way of preparing your turkey or turkey breast, prepare a brine using: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup kosher salt 1 gallon water 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme 1 sliced orange Put in a container (cooler, plastic bucket,

JOHN K. FOGT PIQUA — John K. Fogt, 60, formerly of Piqua, more recently of North Augusta, S.C., died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at the University Hospit al in Augusta, Ga. He was born May 14, 1953, in Piqua to Norma J. (Whitson) Fogt, who resides in Piqua, and the late Richard W. Fogt. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a special friend, Christine Heintz of South Carolina; a son, Nyah Kiley of

Vancouver, Wash.; and a sister, Kimberly (Thomas) Long of Troy. Mr. Fogt graduated Piqua Central High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1976 and his Master Degree of Science in Management from the Frostburg State University, Maryland in 1981. His career was focused in the Paper Industry, where he served as a Production Supervisor and Plant Manager. He had been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Piqua for many years and was an accomplished Black Belt in Karate. A service to honor his life will begin at 1:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 26,

2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Havey officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Community Foundation, P. O. Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356 or St. John’s Lutheran Church, 248 Wood St., Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Office Administrator Ken Miller discussed a crash that occurred Nov. 18, when a stopped school bus was rearended by a car. There were no injuries and another bus came to take the children home. “Everyone handled that remarkably,” he said. • Furrow shared an update on the building project. He said due to the state’s allowance of square footage, current plans are one junior high classroom short of what is needed. The architects are working to fix this. He added that e-mails will be going out to teachers soon to get feedback for classroom design. • And, Harmon and Superintendent Dave Larson spoke about the active shooter training they attended in Piqua. Larson said after the first of the year, Covington will hold active shooter training for their staff. The board will meet again in regular session at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. The date of the work session to be held before this meeting is yet to be determined.

Death Notices BENDER FORT LORAMIE — Susan E. (Corbly) Bender, 50, Fort Loramie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at 1 p.m. at SalmMcGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney. Burial will be at a later date. APPLEGATE SIDNEY — Darrell Edward Applegate, 82, Sidney, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the North Broadway Church of Christ, Sidney. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney is handling the funeral arrangements.

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Miami County students receive Honda-Ohio award MIAMI COUNTY — Eight high-achieving Miami County high school seniors received the Honda/ OSU Math Medal Award from a partnership between Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. and The Ohio State University. The award recognizes the top senior mathematics student in 230 high schools in Central and Southwest Ohio. Math Medal winners from Miami County and their high schools are Andrew Drieling, Newton; Jesica Ferguson, Milton-Union; Jarod Haney, Piqua; Jake Henson, Troy; Madelyn Leembruggen, Troy Christian; Ethan Vantilburg, Bethel; Lane White, Covington; and Brandon Wysong, Bradford. This is the tenth anniversary of the Central Ohio region Math Medal Awards, presented by the Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program, a university-industry partnership that supports programs in education and research to benefit the transportation industry. This year 134 seniors from 15 counties in Central Ohio received the award. Honorees attended the Central Ohio region ceremony on November 7 at Honda of America in Marysville. Recognized as their school’s top math student in the Class of 2014, each student received a pewter math medal, plaque and $100 gift card from Honda of America Manufacturing and Ohio State University’s College of Engineering. In addition, the math medal award comes with a $3,000 scholarship opportunity at Ohio State’s College of Engineering for the 2014-2015 academic year. Over the past nine years, 110 Central

Ohio region Math Medal recipients have gone on to receive the $3,000 scholarship at Ohio State’s College of Engineering. “This prestigious honor recognizes students who excel in math and science, and serves as an indicator that an engineering career may suit them well,” said David B. Williams, dean, Ohio State College of Engineering. “These are all outstanding students, who we hope will become Buckeye engineers.” The Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program is a unique collaboration between Ohio State and Honda of America Manufacturing that supports initiatives in education, research and public service to positively impact students, faculty, public and private sector practitioners, and the transportation industry as a whole. Honda operates two auto plants and engine and transmission plants in Ohio, along with a major vehicle research and development center and engineering, logistics and purchasing operations in the state. With 16,000 associates—including more than 1,000 engineers—Honda of America Manufacturing is one of Ohio’s largest private employers. Ohio State’s College of Engineering places 14th nationally among public university engineering programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report, and its more than 7,200 undergraduate students choose from 14 different engineering majors. More information about the HondaOhio State Partnership Program is available at http:// honda.osu.edu.

Duke Foundation grants awarded TROY — Seven nonprofit organizations supporting students, community events and recreation, and basic needs got an economic boost from the Paul G. Duke Foundation. The foundation recently announced a total of $181,500 in grants to benefit cultural growth and services for people in need in the Miami County area. The Troy Recreation Association received a grant to support the renovation of The Rec’s historic building in downtown Troy. The Rec provides many programs and services for the community, among them the Summer Lunch Buddy program, which the Duke Foundation has supported for a decade. The trustees believe that providing funds for the renovation was a logical expansion of their history of support for The Rec, and that the renovated building will encourage community pride and bring people to downtown Troy. Recent grants approved: • Edison State Community College — Three grants were awarded to support the 2013 Holiday Evening at Edison, to provide 2014 support for the Cooperating Collection, and to support the 2014 Community Leadership Conference. • Friends of the Hayner, Inc. —

To support several renovation projects in preparation for the Centennial Celebration of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in 2014. • Habitat for Humanity of Miami County — To support the home ownership and home repair programs. • Health Partners Free Clinic — To support the costs of diagnostic tests provided for patients and general support if needed. • Needy Basket of Southern Miami County Inc. — To support the annual December Holiday Basket Program to ensure that all families, especially those with children, are able to celebrate and enjoy the season. • Piqua Compassion Network — To support implementation of the Jobs for Life job training program in the Piqua area. • Troy Recreation Association Inc. — Two grants were awarded, one to support the renovation of The Rec’s historic building in downtown Troy, and the other to support the Summer Lunch Buddy program to provide Troy students in grades kindergarten through sixth with a free lunch and literacy program. The Paul G. Duke Foundation, paulgdukefoundation.org, a supporting foundation of The Columbus

Foundation, was established in 1983. It has a long history of philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations. Paul Duke, businessman and philanthropist, evolved his local Duke Garden Centers into a national lawn and garden service, Chem-Lawn. The proceeds from the sale of that business enabled Mr. Duke to generously support many community projects and charitable programs, all of which is done through the Duke Foundation. The Duke Foundation’s grantmaking efforts focus upon programs benefiting children, young adults, and families in the Miami County area. Grants are made in the areas of the arts, education, health, and social services and are made for both general and specific project support, including seed money for innovative programs. The foundation has frequently made challenge grants for projects to encourage matching gifts or additional funding from other donors. The Duke Foundation’s Board of Trustees includes Patricia Duke Robinson, president emeritus; Ronald B. Scott, president; Linda A. Daniel; Paul A. Hanke, Esq.; B. Mark Hess, M.D.; William J. McGraw, III; and Thekla R. Shackelford.

Monday, November 25, 2013

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Aiden Penrod Age: 4 Birthday: Nov. 4 Parents: Nathan and Lindsey Penrod Siblings: Evan Grandparents: Dennis and Cindy Penrod, and Jeff and Deedy Curtis, all of Piqua and Rick and Lenna Boggs of Florida. Aiden Penrod

Dylan Woods Age: 11 Birthday: Nov. 22 Parents: Nicole Slife of Piqua Siblings: Taylor Hunter and Noah Grandparents: Rick and Mary Slife of Piqua G r e a t Grandparents: Wilma Phillipi of Piqua Dylan Woods

True Life Travelers to play at Brukner Santa Claus for a Cause set for Dec. 7

TROY — Come celebrate the new season with wine, nature and song in the beautiful, candlelit Heidelberg Auditorium and enjoy songs of the season at Brukner Nature Center’s Winter Solstice Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Musical entertainment will be provided by True Life Travelers, featuring Chris and Linda Tatarian of Rum River Blend fame. Joined by Charlie and Mary Jo Leet, they create a musical harmony that’s sure to bring a smile to your face! Bring your family and True Life Travelers will perform at Brukner Nature Center’s Winter friends and enjoy homemade holiday goodies, a variety of Soltstice Concert at 7 p.m Dec. 19. seasonal drinks (including was-

sail) and toe tappin’, sing-along fun all for just $5 for BNC members and $10 for nonmembers. Meet a wildlife ambassador up close and personal, take home a lovely poinsettia door prize and be the first to view Brukner’s annual photo contest submissions! All proceeds support the center’s mission of wildlife conservation through education, preservation and rehabilitation. Brukner Nature Center is located at 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road. For more information about the concert and other programs, call (937) 6986493.

PIQUA — Relay Ladies For A Cure is hosting their Santa Claus For A Cause childrens gift shop on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m., at the Lighthouse Café, 213 N Main St. in Piqua. For $5, children may pick two gifts for loved ones, free gift wrap,

cookies and drink, facepainting and a special picture taken with the guests of honor, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Additional gifts can be bought at $1 each. Raffle baskets will be offered to the adults. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled family holiday event .

FFA alumni meeting set PLEASANT HILL — Former Newton FFA members, parents of FFA members, friends, neighbors, and businesses who are interested in the FFA/Vocational Agriculture eeducation are invited to attend a meeting to discuss and potentially charter an FFA Alumni Affiliate for the Newton FFA Chapter, Pleasant Hill. The meeting will be held at 6

p.m. Dec. 17 in the Newton High School Vo-Ag/ FFA classroom. If there is a good response, plans call to elect alumni officers at this meeting and fill out all necessary applications for state and national charter approval. Dues will be collected. For more information, call R.L. Fisher at 473-3109.

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Love, life and liberty Mexico City — Children Europe, “he recognized the giggle with hysterical joy Americas as a hemisphere as drops of holy water hit with a unique, rich Catholic them. A handicapped man history, and thus as a hemiin pain groans, reaching for sphere with a unique, rich the hope that is so palpable place in the future of the here. A pregnant woman Church,” Anderson and takes in a little of the peace Msgr. Chavez write. of this place, even in the “Our Lady of Guadalupe’s midst of all the noise. only words of spiritual guidAll along, I can’t help ance are but remember: her gentle “Like it or not, but perwe must be good sistent to the poor, reminders because if we’re to Juan not, we’re going D i e g o to hell.” The about love: quote comes a love that from Archbishop can be Charles J. Chaput of trusted, a Philadelphia. It’s love that Kathryn Lopez something to gives digthink about this nity, a love Columnist Thanksgiving. that is perI’m at the Mexican capi- sonal … The Guadalupan tal’s famed Basilica of Our message is, in its originality, Lady of Guadalupe church a spiritual education, an eduto watch the baptism of cation in love,” Anderson a child of friends. As the child is being christened on and Msgr. Chavez add. Here in Guadalupe, we the second floor, we hear are on equal ground — the cries of “Vivo Christo Rey!” below, as cheers ring out cardinal and the povertyand a brass band enters the stricken Mexican woman church. Our priest holds up with her children. We are the baby, reminding us all all children of a merciful of our baptismal promise Father. Here, the mother of and duty; he turns around God, who will soon adorn and holds up the baby to our Christmas celebrations, the image of the Blessed seems to embrace us with Mother that appeared on a soft, magnetic whisper Juan Diego’s peasant cloak of “mercy.” It’s exactly the centuries ago, the miracle message and the approach that has turned this church that has intrigued, if not into a shrine for millions of mesmerized, even hardened pilgrims. hearts since Pope Francis I’m also here for a con- was elected pope this March. ference about the Catholic It’s exactly the message that Church in the Americas, an issue that was of deep can get us somewhere. The legacy of President importance to the Church Kennedy, our first Catholic even before the election of the first non-European pope. president, is a complex one. There is a sense of overcom- The cult of Camelot overing boundaries. Spanish, looks a lot. At a time when English and French are we are losing a common spoken. We cannot stay in understanding of so very our comfort zones — some- many fundamentals, includthing I’m reminded of as ing religious liberty, ours is homeless men and women a moment of tremendous address me, one, outside a opportunity, to reflect on Franciscan church, angrily just what it was that inspired brushing the sleeve of a us about Kennedy: a sense religious sister I’m travel- of hope and renewal about ing with. There’s a renewed the future. Human dignity is sense of mission understood not just a matter to consider here, underscored by Pope in the midst of a massive Francis’ video address to us horror or disaster. The man as the conference opened. Pope John Paul II visited standing next to us as we try the Basilica a little more to cross the street is loved than a decade ago, when by God. Do we realize? Do he canonized Juan Diego we do anything about it? That sense that our lives Cuauhtlatoatzin, the peashave a divine purpose and ant who had a vision of Mary at the spot that her law ensures that we are free church would be built on. to pursue them as great “(A)s he knelt and prayed gifts. What are we doing awhile before the image of to preserve life and liberty, Our Lady of Guadalupe,” to advance them, to see Carl Anderson and Msgr. men and women flourish? Eduardo Chavez recall in Thanksgiving isn’t simply “Our Lady of Guadalupe: for counting our blessings Mother of the Civilization but for recommitting ourof Love,” “it was clear that selves to lives of gratitude, he did not want to leave; lives that help facilitate when he rose to leave, he opportunity and even joy. To entrusted all people to the not do so would be damned intercession of the newest saint in the Church. He had unworthy of the gifts of life not only canonized a man and freedom that we must of the past, but also given be stewards of and evangeour continent a saint for the lists for. (Kathryn Lopez is the future.” editor-at-large of National Perhaps it has taken an Argentinean pope to wake Review Online www.nationus up to what JPII was onto. alreview.com. She can Even as the great pontiff be contacted at klopez@ helped change the face of nationalreview.com.)

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Trip helps more than others The most amazing parts of going on the Men’s Mission Trip with GinghamsburgChurch are truly the people you get to meet and serve. This trip, we met Cathy; a middle aged women with a wide smile and a thick southern accent. Cathy grew up in Savannah as her father was in the United States Army and served at Hunter Army Air Base. She eventually ended up in Southeast Louisiana. For all that she had been through, it’s amazing her smile was as wide as it was. From the surface, it was a difficult life she was living. She had lost nearly everything in Katrina and just a year and half ago she lost her husband. She had no children of her own and some health issues to deal with. She is currently living in a rustic trailer with no running water. It could easily be seen that the outside façade of a happy face is really hiding a lot of tragedy and suffering. And whether we liked it or not, the men on this trip, were faced with that tragedy the whole week. Not only were we there working on a house that wasn’t level and required a lot of improvisation just to put up the drywall and siding, we saw the trailer that Cathy lived in with her six snake catching dachshunds, we were working on the home that her husband couldn’t provide, but

literally died trying. That Katrina. Rebuilding has whole week, my mind was been slow,the streets are haunted knowing that littered with vacant lots even though this was a and abandoned buildings new house, there were a with the spray paint marklot of memories here. ings showing they were Through it all, it was surveyed after the storm. amazing to see the trans- It gives a glimpse into a formation that Cathy post-apocalyptic world. went through on a daily Before the storm, basis. Each day as more Counsuela played the and more progress church organ was made to her and Harris home, you could sang on see that she could Sunday mornsee a home being ings. During built right in front the week, of her eyes. Walls Harris had a were taking shape barbecue resand the stone coltaurant. They ored siding was left before splashing a welK a t r i n a Bill Lutz coming color on flooded their an overgrown landneighborGuest Columnist scape; things were hood with 27 coming together. feet of water. The elderCathy demonstrated her gratitude through gre- ly couple ended up livgarious hugs and a large ing in Chattanooga for “Thank you, thank you, a few months and came thank you”. She beamed back home to an absolute as she had her friends mess. Determined in their come over to the new faith and feeling blessed for what they did have, home being built. Our trip to New Orleans they rebuilt a new home in also gave us another their neighborhood. When we entered their chance to meet up with humble home on Tupelo old friends. Harris and Consuela welcomed one Street, we knew time had of the first groups of not treated them well. Ginghamsburg missionar- Consuela had suffered a ies back in 2006. Each stroke earlier this year men’s trip to the Crescent and is partially paralyzed. City includes a trip to Harris continues to batthis elderly couple. Harris tle diabetes. Given their and Consuela live in the struggles, they still welLower Ninth Ward of New comed us to their home. Orleans; this neighbor- For an hour, twenty four hood was devastated by men were mesmerized by

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the stories, the wisdom and the faith that Harris had shared. Harris told us that life had not been easy, but life wasn’t meant to be easy. He shared that he was grateful for everything he had, especially his wife. He told us on his wedding night he told his wife, “Honey, I couldn’t do any better, but you couldn’t do any worse.” All of the sudden, we heard the shuffling of feet coming from the back of the house; Consuela, the partially paralyzed stroke victim had come out to play the organ. For fifteen minutes, the couple played some of their most favorite southern hymns. Harris’ strong voice and Consuela’s steady hands had me on the verge of tears. Through their powerful rendition of “He Touched Me”, the purpose of this trip, hit me. These trips aren’t just for helping others; it’s for helping yourself. It’s for having the willingness to understand we all have broken things that need healed; sometimes it is our homes, sometimes it is our heads and sometimes it is our hearts. For more information on Ginghamsburg Church, check out www.ginghamsburg.org. For more information on the Epworth Project, check out www. epworthproject.com.

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Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village announces additions TIPP CITY — The Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Tour Committee has announced additions to their upcoming historic home tour during the first weekend of December. After several years of successful home tours in Tipp City, this year’s committee has some exciting additions to offer for the 2013 holiday season. This year’s guests will be treated to complimentary rides on a street trolley from The Columbus Trolley company. Tour goers can board the trolley downtown near the Will Call area at the Hotel Gallery on Main Street and take a scenic ride over to Broadway, just east of the first house on the tour. To add to the festive splendor of these decorated homes, each one has been assigned a

professional interior designer for both the dining room as well as the porch. Guests will be delighted and inspired by the interior and exterior décor abounding at these historic homes. Another exciting addition to this year’s tour is an expanded “street flair” portion. Guests will not only be able to tour through six beautifully decorated historic homes, but will also be treated to a wide variety of vendors and entertainers located on the street just outside the homes. Some of these include, Mauk Cabinets by Design, The Olive Oasis, Cedar’s Best and the Wright State University’s Strolling Glee Club. The most elaborate and exciting new component of the tour is the VIP Preview Night, which will take place

on Friday evening December 6. This exclusive event is only for sponsors, homeowners, committee members and the first 50 lucky guests who purchase tickets. There will be delicious food and drinks provided in a festive atmosphere at one of the homes following the relaxed, self-guided tour. This night will provide the special treat of viewing the homes in all of their decorated glory, including the abundance of lights, which cannot be seen as well during the daylight hours. For more information or to purchase tickets for the Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour, please visit www.downtowntippcity. org. VIP preview night tickets are $50, presale tickets for Saturday’s tour are $15 and tickets on the day of are $20.

Riders In the Sky will bring their “Christmas the Cowboy Way” show to Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Dec. 7. Left to right are Joey the Cow Polka King, Woody Paul, Ranger Doug and Too Slim. Wikipedia.com

Riders In the Sky set to perform GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this prothe Arts will present America’s favorite cow- gram with state tax dollars to encourage ecoboys Riders In the Sky performing “Christmas nomic growth, educational excellence and cultural the Cowboy Way” on Dec. 7 at Henry St. Clair enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives Memorial Hall in Greenville. “Regardless of the operating support from the Harry D. and Esther season, Riders In the Sky performances always Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the represent the spirit of the holidays,” said Keith Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director. “Ranger Doug, Trust Fund. Woody Paul, Too Slim and Joey the CowPolka Tickets for the concert by Riders In the Sky cost King spread good cheer wherever they go, and $25, and can be reserved by contacting DCCA at you can count on their shows to be wholesome, (937) 547-0908 or purchased at DCCA’s office uplifting, and a whole lot of fun,” Mr. Rawlins located within Greenville Public Library, as well explained. The concert begins at 8 p.m. as online at www.CenterForArts.net. According Prior to the performance, DCCA will offer a to DCCA officials, plenty of good seats remain pre-show session at St. Clair Memorial Hall where for this performance; however, they recommend Riders In the Sky will discuss the heritage of that those interested in attending act quickly, as Western song as well as provide information about past Riders In the Sky performances have sold out their personal influences and career history. This prior to showtime. informal lecture which is free and open to the public begins at 7 p.m. “Multi-Grammy Award winning Riders In The Sky’s presentation of “Christmas the Cowboy Way” blends together a festive mix of western music classics, traditional Christmas music, and Riders’ original yuletide carols in a holiday spectacular sure to delight all ages.” shared Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. “Christmas the Cowboy Way” will feature Riders’ unique “brand” of cowboy humor sprinkled with a dash of holiday spice which includes original songs like “Riding Home on Christmas Eve,” “Deck the Bunkhouse Walls,” and “The Last Christmas Medley You Will Ever Need To Hear.” You will also be invited to join Riders in singing traditional holiday classics; and all this yuletide charm is augmented with the classic western favorites Riders have been singing for 30 years. Riders In the Sky are known as “keepers of the flame,” performing music made famous by icons of the American West such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Sons of the Pioneers; but the musicians are also known for their wacky wit and ability to entertain audiences of all ages and varied demographics. The group is the only exclusively Western ensemble inducted into the Grand Ole Opry where they still perform regularly; they have also brought their unique brand of music and humor to various venues around the world including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Riders In the Sky has earned Grammy Awards for their musical performances in Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc. which also attracted a whole new generation of fans to the group’s music. “Christmas the Cowboy Way” is sponsored by Coppock-Hole Trust and Second National Bank. This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Ohio Arts Council and General Mills Foundation. Additionally, 2013 SEASON INCLUDED

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To say that the Division 7 playoff football after-prom committee is meeting on Monday, game between Covington and Marion Local Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. was a truly epic battle, one of the best high If you’re a junior class parent and you want school football games the area has seen in a to help with 2014 after-prom activities, then long time, is to understate it. Everyone wish- that meeting is for you. Contact Shellie es the outcome was different, but in a game Arbogast at (937) 416-2143 with any questions. where both teams made big play after big play, The Covington Chamber of Commerce makes the Buccaneers simply came up one big play a great point this month and next: Support short. Whether you saw the game the Covington Outreach or not, we would recommend you Association. Many local busigo to buccsfootball.com, watch the nesses and 11 churches help highlight video, and listen to the in this effort as well. They are archived broadcast. The effort, grit expecting to help more than and determination the Buccaneer 140 children this holiday seafootball team showed that night son. More than 75 families will leave you truly impressed. are supported by the COA, The Community Thanksgiving with more than half of them Service is being held Wednesday, in the workforce, but unable Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary to make every end meet. If of the United Church of Christ, you wish to contribute, call Kyle Moore sponsored by the Covington Cindy Miller at 473-2415. Ministerial Association. Anyone The ladies at JR Clarke Public Calling Around Covington who would like to participate as Library can help you with your part of the community choir for COA donations, because they the evening’s service should show up for prac- are accepting food donations for them durtice at 6:40 p.m. that night. They are having a ing the last part of November and through Thanksgiving meal free of charge from 5-6:30 December. Donate non-perishable food items p.m. at the UCC dining hall. The meal is offered by placing them under the Christmas tree at thanks to the Church of the Brethren, Covington the library. Plus, if you have collectables or Presbyterian, Fields of Grace Worship Center, items you would like to display to the pubFriedens Lutheran, Friendship Grace Brethren, lic, the library has two display cases that can Old German Baptist-New Conference, St. showcase your items during a given month. John’s Lutheran, St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Register at the front desk at JR Clarke if Stillwater Community Church, and the United you are interested in displaying your items. Church of Christ. Anyone in the communiThe GIVE Medical Ministry is located at ty is invited to attend this night of fellow- 1000 Mote Drive. They serve those with no ship, thanks to the Ministerial Association. insurance, those who are underinsured or are Covington basketball is about to get under- unable to purchase or rent medical equipment. way and the athletic department is selling win- A statement from a doctor, therapist, or clergy ter sports passes. They are good for all junior (for some equipment) allows loans for reconhigh and high school sports activities (regular ditioned medical equipment free of charge. If season home events only) and are on sale you are interested in donating equipment or at the high school office. The cost is $90 for giving a monetary donation, call (937)474adults and $50 for students. For more informa- 5195 or email give@ginghamsburg.org. tion, contact CHS athletic director and punt Happy Thanksgiving. Email callingaroundreturner extraordinaire Roger Craft at 473-2552. covington@gmail.com or call 418-7428 The Covington High School junior class to give me your news, notes or shout-outs.

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Daughter will cherish two loving homes Dear Annie: My wife and son to whom this has happened. I have been separated for four My daughter means the years. We have joint custody of world to me. How do I politely our beautiful 8-year-old daughtell these people that I don’t care ter. “Lizzie” spends half the for their comments? Or do I just week with me and the other bite my lip and stay silent? -half with her mother. It works Doing My Best in California out well, and Lizzie fully underDear California: You sigh stands that she now has to live Annie’s audibly and say with a tired smile, in two separate, loving homes. Mailbox “Yes, I’ve heard that. Thank you.” Here’s the problem: When And then walk away. These peogoing to gatherings and parties, Kathy Mitchell ple mean well, but they have no my mother’s friends and other & Marcy Sugar way of predicting what your situfamily members feel the need to ation will be five years from now. say, “It’s so nice that you guys share her Here’s ours: Lizzie will cherish both of right now, because when she gets older, her parents because they cherish her you know she’s going to want to live enough to be respectful of each other with her mom full time.” Or, “What are and keep both of her homes stable and you going to do when she’s a teenager loving. Whatever she chooses to do as a and only wants to stay with her mom?” teenager will likely be temporary. They then begin to tell me stories Dear Annie: I hope you can help me about their divorced son or a friend’s with an unusual request. I am a very

Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Nov. 25, 2013: This year you focus on a long-term goal. Your friends also will play a significant role in your year. Recognize that you might be unduly serious at times. If you are single, you are strikingly visible to the person who might be your next sweetie. This person eventually will let you know how he or she feels. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy being out and about as a couple, especially if you’re involved in a mutual commitment or cause. VIRGO fusses over details to such an extent that he or she loses sight of the big picture. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-Soso; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You’ll act as if it is your destiny to dive head first into a project in an attempt to move it forward. Try not to get frustrated at others’ lack of vision or creativity. Experiment with a different route, or communicate differently. Tonight: Do not bring your stress home with you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Your imagination and drive is limitless, or so it seems. You might try to entice others to think like you. Forget it. Your uniqueness makes you special and also more in demand. A partner will want to have a serious talk with you. Tonight: No need to be serious; it is only Monday. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

HH You can’t seem to get energized about anything at the moment. If you can take the day off and relax, that might be best. Don’t take that attitude into work or even into a friendly lunch with a pal. Evaluate what is at the root of your malaise. Tonight: Go with the flow. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Be clear and direct. If confusion ensues, you’ll know that you have done your best! Also make it a point to confirm meeting times and places. Tread lightly with a child or new friend. This person definitely seems to be in an off mood. Tonight: Catch up on calls and emails. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could give some troublesome issues power if you focus too much on them. Be as clear as possible. Bone up on your listening skills, and repeat anything that seems off. Tonight: Free yourself from a difficult situation by dealing directly with the other parties involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A sudden surge greets you in the morning with your first cup of joe. You might feel as if others are speaking pig latin, as they don’t seem to understand what you’re saying. You might want to stop and decipher what could be an important message. Tonight: A longoverdue chat. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH No one needs to tell you that it’s Monday -- you know by

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the way you feel. Stay out of the problems around you; instead, focus on accomplishing one task after another. It might be necessary to have a longoverdue conversation about your finances. Tonight: Play it low-key. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You come off as very serious to those around you. Approach each moment as new and maintain a methodical approach. If a situation seems ludicrous, know that it probably is. Maintaining your distance will work well. Tonight: Call a friend and catch up on his or her news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Your ability to get through a hassle elevates your value to a higher-up. Once more, this person might dump a problem on you. Confusion could surround a personal issue as well. Do what you must, but remember to take care of yourself, too. Tonight: Attend to personal matters. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Keep reaching out for a new solution. It is out there for you to find; you just haven’t hit upon it yet. Detach and refuse to feel pushed. Back away from a pressure-cooker atmosphere, and much more will reveal itself. A meeting demands your presence. Tonight: Find your friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH A loved one might mean well, but you will have a difficult time believing that when you see what is going on behind the scenes. Take a step

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back and chill out. Imagine what it would be like to walk in the other party’s shoes. You will understand. Tonight: With a favorite person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Your intentions are good, but your actions just might create more of a fog around an already unclear situation. Make a point to detach, and you’ll gain a new perspective. The end result will be better if you do. Tonight: Get through some paperwork you’ve been avoiding. BORN TODAY Baseball player Joe DiMaggio (1914), business magnate Andrew Carnegie (1835), actress Christina Applegate (1971)

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