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Local News Daughter of Northmont alumni to be NJROTC Cadets to hold fund-raiser CLAYTON — Northmont High School Navy Junior ROTC cadets will be having a fund-raiser for JROTC expenses beginning on Friday, September 6 through Monday, September 16. Cadets will be selling cookie dough door-to-door. The products will be delivered around October 7. Other products such as holiday wrapping paper, summer sausage, cheese, candy and cookbooks are available through Century Resources at www.helpyourgroup.com. Click on Participant and then Group number 14684 to see the available products and place your order. For further information, contact Mary Brown at maryjbrownphd@gmail.com or call 937475-8370.
United Christian Church to hold fall bazaar Oct. 5 CLAYTON — United Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 8611 Hoke Road, Clayton, will hold its fall bazaar Saturday, October 5. A warm welcome is being extended to any hand crafts, artistry, product line vendors to participate in the Church Women’s Fall Bazaar. Two different sized tables are available for a fee of $25 and $30 each. The church women will be providing homemade baked items for sale and a light lunch will be available for purchase after 11 a.m. For more information and/or an application form contract, interested vendors please contact the church office at 937-8323516. August 31 is the cutoff date for applications.
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featured in Duracell commercial By Andrew Wilson Contributing Writer NEW YORK, NY — Chelsea Greider, daughter of Northmont alumni and Union natives Jason and Christy Greider, will be featured in a national ad campaign by Duracell called “Quantum Heroes.” The campaign, which is hosted by Country Music Singer Tim McGraw, honors the heroic efforts of first responders in emergency situations. The ad campaign is expected to run on Duracell’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages. The commercial will capture the story of former Fairborn Firefighters Scott
Lewis and Bob Swick along with current Lieutenant Laura Kerr, who rescued Chelsea from her burning house in Fairborn on May 28, 2002. Chelsea, who was five months old at the time of the fire, was napping in an upstairs bedroom as flames began to spread. Current Fairborn Fire Chief Mike Riley was also on the scene helping to extinguish the flames. Duracell and McGraw recognized Riley and Kerr for their efforts and upon doing so, surprised the firefighters by inviting Chelsea and Jason to the filming of the commercial, which took place at Pier 59 Studios in the heart of New See Daughter on Page 7
Photo submitted Chelsea hugs Laura Kerr, who rescued Chelsea from her burning house in Fairborn on May 28, 2002.
Nussman represents Englewood at national Mary Kay Inc. seminar ENGLEWOOD — Lisa Nussman of Englewood joined nearly 50,000 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants at the company’s annual Seminar held in Dallas from July 21 through August 7 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mary Kay Inc.’s annual seminar brings together Independent Beauty Consultants from across the country and around the world to celebrate their business achievements, the company’s 50th anniversary and provide education, motivation and recognition. Nussman began her Mary
MVCTC Education Foundation 5K scheduled Sept. 28 ENGLEWOOD — The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Education Foundation 6th Annual MVCTC “Pi Miler” 5K and 10K Run/Walk is schedule for Saturday, September 28, at 10 a.m. on the MVCTC Hoke Road campus. All proceeds from the race go to the MVCTC Education Foundation, which helps MVCTC students pay their school fees in times of emergency (house fires, medical emergencies) and with college scholarships. MVCTC continues to enrich the local community by preparing high school students and adults for college and the workforce, keeping jobs here in the Miami Valley. The MVCTC Education Foundation operates through the Dayton Foundation and is a 501(c)3 public charity. Furthermore, all trustees are volunteers and there are no administrative costs associated with the Foundation. Additional information about the Pi Miler can be found at www.mvctc.com/pimiller.php, this includes registration to run/walk or information about being a sponsor of this year’s event. For more information about MVCTC, please visit www.mvctc.com.
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to bring gently-used professional attire to donate to domestic violence shelters as part of the annual Mary Kay “Suits for Shelters” program. Last year’s “Suits for Shelters” effort resulted in the donation of more than 2,500 gently-used outfits for domestic violence survivors seeking jobs. Mary Kay’s 50th anniversary played a prominent role at this year’s Seminar. The theme “One Woman Cansm” pays tribute to company founder Mary Kay Ash and idea that one woman can change the world. To learn more about Mary Kay’s 50th Anniversary, the legacy of
Seminar, Nussman was recognized for Unit retail sales of over $200,000. “It felt great to be at Mary Kay Seminar celebrating my team’s achievements and the 50th anniversary of Mary Kay,” said Nussman. “Even after 50 years, Mary Kay Inc. still has on-trend products for Generation Y to Baby Boomers, and an unmatched career opportunity for women of any age.” This year, as part of The Mary Kay Foundation and Mary Kay Inc.’s longstanding commitment to prevent and end domestic violence, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants were encouraged
Mary Kay Ash and the future of Mary Kay Inc., visit marykay.com. About Mary Kay Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 2.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $3 billion in global annual wholesale sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. To learn more or to locate a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant in your area, please visit marykay.com.
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Photo submitted The August City Beautiful Award winners are Steve and Brenda Weber from 7122 Cranlyn Drive. Steve and Brenda Weber have lived in Englewood for 31 years. Brenda wanted to be closer to her parents and decided to stay. She acquired her love for gardening from her father. She and her husband Steve enjoy the outdoors, taking care of numerous yards as well as tackling the many updates to their home.
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Summer Reading Clubs a big hit at the Northmont Branch Library By Donna Brown, manager Northmont Branch Library ENGLEWOOD — Another Summer Reading Club has come and gone at the Northmont Branch Library. We had a busy summer with 116 adults reading, listening to, or watching 2,119 items for the “Groundbreaking Reads” this year. Thanks to all who joined and for making this a success. Becky Adams won the DVD of “The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey”, Ann O’Diam won the DVD “Promised Land” and Marjalie Schaaf won the Marion’s Piazza gift card. The teen summer “Beneath the Surface” reading club had 87 teens reading at least one hour with a total of 2,808.5 hours being read. Every week there were drawings and the winners got to choose two books to keep. The winners of these drawings were Tammy Maness, Kathelyn Maness, Therese Stalter, Zoe Blair, Kylie Aivaltois-Metzger, Aniyah Stanford, Lauren Kelsey, and Elizabeth Davis. Cheyanne Smith won a $25 gift card to Gamestop and Bethany Johnson won a $25 gift card to iTunes. The children’s summer reading club had 663 children read at least one hour with a total of 12,787.25 hours read. We had drawings for the children’s prizes for those who read more than 30 hours and the winners are Leyah Dworsack who won Victoria Theater tickets and Gavin Rieger who won the Frisch’s Big Boy sandwich gift card. This year the library began the “Little Diggers” reading club which is for children under three years old. These children had a folder with ideas of projects to do with their parents to help them begin to read. We had 61 children do 437 projects this year. The Northmont Library finished off the Summer
Reading Clubs with an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 3. We send our thanks to JD’s Old Fashioned Frozen Custard and United Dairy Farmers who donated the custard and ice cream. The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library also helped sponsor the social. We had approximately 180 people come and enjoy the desert and games. Englewood Elementary won the Battle of the Schools again this year with 24 percent of their kids reading at least 15 hours this summer. Salem Christian came in second with 20 percent of their kids reading at least 15 hours.
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What you need to know about Congress right now Deeply unpopular and flagrantly unproductive, Congress is on its August recess right now. It won’t return until Sept. 9, after a five-week recess, leaving itself just a few days to settle issues like raising the debt ceiling and passing a federal budget. Here are some things you should know about where it stands at this stage of the game: Few, if any, Congresses can match this one for futility. It managed to help out some communities in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and to reach a deal on presidential nominations, but mostly it can’t get things done — whatever your politics. The repeal of Obamacare, action on climate change, a “grand bargain” on our fiscal problems, education and tax reform, creating jobs, strengthening gun laws… the list of dropped balls is long, although there is still hope for immigration reform, if just barely. A few weeks ago Speaker John Boehner told Americans not to judge Congress by how many laws it passes, but by how many it repeals. It hasn’t succeeded on either count. The budget process is a mess. It’s been years since Congress put together a budget according to its regular order, but even by its recent low standards this year has been chaotic. None of the appropriations bills
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needed for the government to continue running after Sept. 30 has been enacted. “It is common for Congress to leave big budget fights until the last minute,” the Wall Street Journal’s Janet Hook wrote as Congress left town, “but the budgeting process now seems so adrift that even congressional veterans find it hard to see a resolution.” Passing a budget is the most basic function of government, and Congress can’t manage it. Members of Congress do not like to compromise. The parties are more divided ideologically than they’ve been for many decades, with one side fiercely hostile to government and the other convinced that government can accomplish good things. Neither side can get things done on its own. That’s pretty much the definition of when responsible lawmakers step forward to build a consensus. Yet in this Congress, either they don’t know how or they’re not interested. A glimmer of hope does exist,
as more members respond to polls showing Americans believe it’s more important for the parties to compromise than to stick to their positions. They may not be able to come to agreement, but some of them are talking about how willing they are to reach across the aisle. — Even so, it’s worth noticing that one of the congressional parties is extraordinarily difficult to lead at the moment. The Republicans are fractured and squabbling over their future direction. This makes me sympathize with the formidable task the Republican leadership confronts. — Hardly anyone out there thinks Congress is doing a good job — it’s consistently below 20 percent approval ratings — and most people think it’s too partisan. Yet members aren’t very concerned. They’ve become quite skilled at running against Washington, even though they are Washington. And they count on the fact that few voters hold their own member of Congress responsible for its shortcomings, however unpopular Congress as a whole has become. — As lobbyists descend in swarms on Capitol Hill, they hold more power than ever. They rain cash, twist arms, and even draft bills — all the things that powerful congressional leaders used to do. The NRA’s defeat of
legislation strengthening background checks for gun purchases, in the face of overwhelming public sentiment after Newtown, was nothing less than an impressive display of political clout and an example of how influential lobbyists and special interests have become. Perhaps this is why a good number of my former colleagues have made a tidy living for themselves by becoming lobbyists. — Finally, all of this contributes to the emerging themes for the 2014 congressional campaign. Candidates will clearly run against the mess in Washington, and a good number of them, though not all, will talk regularly about the need to be bipartisan. The big question for 2015 will be whether the successful ones can translate their talk into legislation to help move the country forward. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. Now on Facebook you can find information about our educational resources and programs, and you can share your thoughts about Congress, civic education, and the citizen’s role in representative democracy. “Like” us on Facebook at “Center on Congress at Indiana University.”
Ohio’s Aerospace Industry: Still soaring after all these years ENGLEWOOD — Every August, we take the time to mark National Aviation Day. It’s especially noteworthy here in Ohio because it is held on the 19th, the birthday of one of Ohio’s favorite sons, Orville Wright. Yet most Ohioans are relatively unaware of the continuing pioneering spirit that is the aerospace and aviation industry in the Buckeye State today. What started with the Wright brothers’ early tinkering in Dayton more than a century ago, has inspired brilliant early aviators in Cleveland, and has played a significant role in positioning Ohio as the manufacturing and testing powerhouse it is in 2013. Ohio’s claim to aerospace fame is real and lasting. This sector is now one of the biggest and fastest-growing in the state, with close to 100,000 workers. One only needs to look at F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, the most advanced aircraft the world has ever seen to know our future mark on the industry will be strong. There are 55 companies in the state contracted on the F-35 program, adding over $442 million in statewide economic
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impact, and directly and indirectly employing over 4,000 Ohioans. This next generation stealth fighter gives our men and women in uniform the edge they need to survive and succeed on 21st Century peacekeeping missions. The Navy, Air Force, and Marines will all benefit from the F35, an addition that will help to update our aging fleet. I am very proud to say that my Ohio-based small business is just one of those Ohio companies playing a key role in bringing this state-of-theart aircraft into our national defense arsenal, while also furthering the state’s rich aerospace tradition. In fact, as a manufacturer of flight hardware and ground support equipment, my company, ETI Tech, had the opportunity to host the F35 cockpit demonstrator, which provided some insight
into the astonishing capabilities the fighter has to offer our troops. It was almost like “flying” the aircraft. In anticipation of F-35 full rate production, we started our planning efforts over two years ago to prepare for the increased volume. This included moving from a 5,000 square foot facility to our new 23,000 square foot facility in the Dayton area, and the purchase of new capital equipment in order to service the anticipated production needs. We’re producing more than 40 different pieces of equipment for this aircraft. As a very small business, we rely on nearly a dozen Ohio-based suppliers to provide us with machined and fabricated parts so we can assemble, test and deliver top-notch equipment. It should be a point of special pride for Ohioans that the F-35 will give our pilots unprecedented ability to overcome adversarial threats in the air and protect our troops on the ground. In addition, great partner nations like Australia and Great Britain, just to name two, are working side-byside the USA on this project. That is why the F-35’s unique capabilities have gen-
erated huge support among military experts and the legislators that approve its funding. U.S. Rep. Mike Turner is a leader on the program and joined us at the expansion celebration and F-35 cockpit demonstration. He has been a steadfast supporter of the aerospace industry throughout Ohio. Most of us know that our state was home to Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first airplane design facility, but we sometimes forget how important the industry is to our state today. The F-35 is but one easy reminder of the significant role Ohio plays in maintaining America’s freedom and building the U.S. economy through aerospace projects. I hope all Ohioans, particularly our elected officials, appreciate what this multibillion dollar industry means for Buckeyes from Colerain to Cuyahoga Falls, and all points in between. Mark Sargent is Owner and President of ETI Tech, Inc., an Englewood, Ohio small business that supports the F-35 fighter jet and other military and civilian aerospace projects with flight hardware and ground support equipment.
Education, tax reforms move Ohio in a positive direction As the governor recently signed the state budget we passed in the legislature, I was pleased to see recognition of the value of early childhood education. The General Assembly’s pledge of $30 million in this area represents a serious commitment to Ohio’s children and should strengthen the state economically in the years to come. As a co-chair of the Ohio Children’s Caucus, I am a firm believer in opening doors to educational opportunities for all Ohioans. The best place to do this is when children are young. In Cincinnati, 86% of economically disadvantaged children who attended preschool were reading proficient in third grade. In Columbus, preschool attendees were more than twice as likely to enter kindergarten fully ready.
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Mike Henne State Rep 40th District These students contribute to a more knowledgeable population in Ohio and a more capable workforce. Beyond early childhood education, eighty percent of Ohio’s students are enrolled in school districts that will receive increases in state funding. The other 20 percent will receive the same amount as they did last year. In all, no school district will receive less in state funding than it did a year ago. Where I take great pride in these figures is that we were able to achieve them while
offering a major income tax cut of $2.7 billion over the next three years. This cut will allow Ohio businesses to grow and employ more Ohio workers, all while letting hardworking Ohioans keep more of what they earn. Ohio is able to take such promising steps because of the tough choices made in the last budget cycle. Faced with an $8 billion budget gap, lawmakers were able to achieve a balanced budget without raising taxes. The focus there was on getting Ohioans back to work, knowing that the benefits of increased employment would carry the state forward. This approach has worked. Since January 2011, Ohioans have created more than 160,000 private sector jobs, the state’s unemployment rate has remained consistently lower than the national
average, and wages are rising faster than most of the nation. And as the business climate in Ohio continues to stay friendly, we expect the state to be able to do more while allowing Ohioans to keep a larger share of their income. A legislative tax reform committee will be traveling around the state in the next couple months to gather feedback and ideas about where our state can go from here to further improve our economic competitiveness, and I welcome your input as the legislative session moves forward. Rep. Michael Henne may be reached by calling (614) 644-8051, emailing Rep40@ohiohouse.gov, or writing to State Rep. Michael Henne, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Dear Diary…. Dear Diary: I often read the obituaries in my favorite daily newspaper. I spotted one the other day that said “The family suggests there be no wake, but that fiends may participate in the Mass of Christian Burial.” I think that should have read “friends,” not fiends. Dear Diary: Speaking of newspaper obituaries, this delightful one appeared recently. “The world is a much better place for her being part of it. In her final days, she quoted Andy Rooney, stating “I didn’t mean to get old … it just happened. And if you are lucky, it will happen to you, too.” Dear Diary: Have you ever noticed those signs people post along roadways that offer “LOTS FOR SALE.” But they never tell you lots of what? Dear Diary: I’m so tired of TV weather reporters who tell me “The temperature this morning is 47 degrees but it feels like 38 degrees. “What exactly does 38 degrees feel like? Dear Diary: (Pet peeve No. 234) Fast food restaurant take-out people who lay the receipt for your purchase in your hand, then pile your change on top so those pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters can promptly slide off the receipt onto the pavement below never to be seen again. Dear Diary: My oldest son Bob sent me this story that appeared awhile back in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “Police said a man will be charged with public drunkenness after a witnesses saw him attempting mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on a road-killed opossum. State police said they charged Donald Wolfe, 55, of Brookville, Jefferson County, after they arrived at
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the scene on Route 36 in Oliver Township around 3 p.m. Thursday. Trooper Jamie Levier said several witnesses saw Mr. Wolfe near the animal. The trooper said one person saw Mr. Wolfe kneeling before the animal and gesturing as though he were conducting a seance, while another saw the mouth-tomouth attempt. Trooper Levier said Wolfe was “extremely intoxicated” and “did have his mouth in the area of the animal’s mouth, I guess.” Dear Diary: I’m thinking the year 2020 would be a great time to buy myself new eyeglasses. Dear Diary: Comedian Bill Engvall made this observation recently: “Why do they call an orange an orange but they don’t call a banana a yellow?” Dear Diary: Thought for the day: “Inside every older person is a younger person who is asking “What the heck happened?” Dear Diary: Signing off today’s column with this little story about a fire department dispatcher who recently sent an area department to the scene of a car fire with this message: “Respond to (insert address here) on a report that a Blazer is on fire in the driveway.” Contact Bob at bbatz@woh.rr.com
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ENGLEWOOD — German Club Edelweiss, 531 E. Wenger Road, Englewood, will host Oktoberfest on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 featuring music by Frank Svet. Saturday the park opens at 5 p.m. with music at 6 p.m. Sunday the park opens at 2 p.m. with music at 3 p.m. There will be plenty of delicious German food to feast on including sauerkraut, potato salad, barbecue chicken, ham hocks, schnitzel, brats, metts, desserts and more. Admisison is $3 per person with children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Come enjoy food, drinks, music and a petting zoo. For more information contact Edelweiss at 836-6889.
Men’s Bible Study group to meet UNION — Men’s Englewood and Union area Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, September 4 at 10 a.m., Mill Ridge Village Community Center off of Rinehart Road in Union. The group meets every first and third Wednesday to study “Through the New Testament.” All men in the area are welcome to join in.
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Wednesday, September 4 No meetings scheduled
Thursday, September 5 Teen Gaming 3:30 - 6 p.m. Family Book Club 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Planning Commission 5 - 6 p.m.
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Friday, September 6 Log Cabin Quilters 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meeting Room
Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet ENGLEWOOD — The Englewood Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Samaritan North Health Center. The room number for the meeting will be posted on the board at the main entrance. The group welcomes anyone who is caring for a person with dementia of any type. Informal, confidential discussion will help with positive suggestions, support, and a guide to further information through the Miami Valley Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association. For further information, call 800-372-3900.
Watercolor class offered at Mill Ridge
ENGLEWOOD — Come out and support the Northmont Jr Colorguard on Wednesday, September 4 at the Waffle House in Englewood between 2 and 9 p.m. You must mention that you are there for the Northmont Jr Colorguard in order for the group to get credit for the sales. The group will receive a percentage of the sales during that time to help raise money for flags/equipment.
UNION — Mill Ridge Village, 1000 Mill Ridge Circle, Union will be having a series of three Watercolor Classes. The Instructor is Trotwood local artist, Rusty Harden and she will be teaching Introduction to Watercolor on Tuesday September 10, 17 & 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Mill Ridge Village. Rusty also teaches at Studio 14 in Tipp City. Payment is due for all three classes by September 6. Call Mill Ridge at 832-6302 for the cost, supply list and to sign up. The art instruction allows the students to work as a group on lessons and projects targeting skill development. Rusty offers instruction on the use of the medium, applying color theory, composition and design elements. Individual style of the artist is respected and encouraged.
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DAYTON — Shiloh Church will be hosting a Senior Living Education Conference on Friday, September 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is presented by Miami Valley Alliance professionals helping seniors. The cost for registration which includes lunch, refreshments and all workshops is only $10. Some of the workshop topics are “How to pay for care without breaking the nest-egg”, “First Light Home Care”, “Medicare and Health Care Reform” and several other very informative topics by experts in their fields. This is a great way for caregivers, seniors and family members to get important information about senior options. Shiloh Church UCC is located at 5300 Philadelphia Dr.,, Dayton. RSVP to Glenna Higgins ghiggins2@woh.rr.com or call-277-8953 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ENGLEWOOD — The Shamrock Barbell Club offers BootCamp: On Ramp every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Englewood Reserve 5 (where National Road intersects State Route 48). This program is not like your average bootcamp. It is designed to get you stronger, faster or just plain in shape. To signup contact Nick Halter, a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer at nhalter@gmail.com Shamrockbarbellclub.com, Shamrock Bar Bell Club Facebook or by calling 937-570-7554.
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Senior Sams to hold 11th Homecoming ENGLEWOOD — Senior Sam Retirees from Good Samaritan Hospital will be celebrating their 11th Homecoming for retired and those who ever worked at Good Samaritan Hospital on Friday, September 6, at Good Sam North Health Center in Englewood. The event will start at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. The theme this year is “Mardi Gras.” Senior Sams will max out the conference center with attendees. Each year a theme is selected and the attendee has a choice to come in costume to sponsor that theme. Door prizes are awarded through donation chances of five tickets for $1. This amount goes to fund Senior SamsSunshine Committee and the next year’s Homecoming festivities. Good Samaritan is the only hospital in Dayton that has such an organized group of retirees. This event each year has become more successful. For more information, contact Kathy Barlow at 836-7276 or Lu Musselman at 7237493.
Chicken barbecue offered in Phillipsburg PHILLIPSBURG — The Phillipsburg United Methodist Church S. State St. will have a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, September 7 from 4:30 p.m. until sold out. The barbecue sauce is the Fire Department’s special recipe. Hope to see you there.
Pancake breakfast offered at Mill Ridge UNION — Pancake Breakfast is back at Mill Ridge Village Retirement Community, 1000 Mill Ridge Circle, Union starting Saturday, September 7. The Mill Ridge Pancake Papas will be serving up their special secret recipe pancakes, Landes sausage, juice and coffee from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Public is welcome and there is a charge.
Prayer gathering to be held in Englewood ENGLEWOOD — The Miami Valley Prayer Gathering is scheduled for Sunday, September 8 at 6 p.m. at Grace Brethren Village, 1010 Taywood Rd., Englewood. Participants will be praying for the United States of America and Israel. The areas of prayer will be government, military, media, businesses, educational systems, churches, families, arts/entertainment. The prayer gathering is a follow up to the National Day of Prayer that was held May 2 in front of the Englewood Government Center. Please take time to join in prayer as we continue to intercede on behalf of our nation at this critical time. For more information contact Rose Bellante at 836-6052, Rosebellante@gmail.com or Mary Jane Munson, 836-0580, mjpiano@juno.com
Northmont Board of Education to meet ENGLEWOOD — The September regular meetings of the Northmont Board of Education will be held on Monday, September 9 and Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. at Englewood Elementary, 702 Albert Street, Englewood. The public is welcome to attend.
Introduction to Scottish Country Dancing BEAVERCREEK — The Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers invite you to attend a beginner-friendly dance class introducing the jigs, reels, and strathspeys danced in Scotland. This event will be held on Monday, September 9 at the Mangan Banquet Center, 1585 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek from 7:309:30 p.m. No partner or prior dance experience is required. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes. Singles, couples, and/or groups are welcome. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information call 937-212-8487 or visit www.rscdscincinnati.org/FlyingGhillies
Fall Fair slated at Shiloh Church DAYTON — Shiloh Church will be holding a Fall Community Fair at 5300 Philadelphia Dr. at North Main Street on Friday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Fair will feature a huge Flea Market under the tent in the parking lot. Indoors will be nearly New Clothing booth and the Book Nook with a large selection of new and used hardback and paperback books. There will also be a Café servings soups, sandwiches and other good things to eat. Saturday, the second day of the event, will be in conjunction with the Shiloh’s Farmer’s Market. For more information contact the church office at 277-8953 or log onto the church’s web site at www.shiloh.org
St. Paul accpeting donated items for needy ENGLEWOOD — The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked in St. Paul Catholic Church’s parking lot Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. Donations of clothing, household items, small appliances and furniture will be accepted. Volunteers will be at the truck from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and before and after 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses Sunday. Donations are tax deductible, and receipts are available at the truck.
Family concert offered at Marian Manor DAYTON — Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day concert featuring DULAHAN, sponsored by Marian Manor Knights of Columbus 3754, Saturday, September 21. Outdoor concert (indoors if inclement weather), so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concert is 7 to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6/adult, $4 for kids 12 and under, or $20/family. Food and adult drinks are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit K of C activities & charities. Address is 6050 Dog Leg Road, Dayton. This is a family friendly event, so please bring the whole family.
Southern gospel quartet to perform WEST MILTON — “Soul Purpose Southern Gospel Quartet” will perform in Concert Sunday, September 22 at 10:30 a.m. at West Milton Church of the Nazarene, 151 W. Baker Road, West Milton on “Fill the Pew” Sunday. S.S. Picnic to follow service (meat and drink - provided). Games - cake walk - fun times. For more information contact the church at 937-698-5782.
Line dancing lessons offered in Union UNION — September 27 starting at 7 p.m. at Mill Ridge Village Retirement Community will be hosting a country-western line dance. There is a charge, check with teacher/instructor Kevin Gleckert at 236-8481 for more information. This dance is usually the third Friday of each month, with the exception of September, with the dance on the last Friday in the month instead.
5K race to be held in Englewood ENGLEWOOD — “The Light,” a 5K race dedicated to America’s heroes, will be held Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at Heathcliff Wellfield Park in Englewood directly behind Samaritan North Health Center. Register today by visitng www.atomicracetiming.com Cost is $26 ($25 plus $1 transaction fee) T-shirt included if registered before Seotember 1. Price after September 1 is $30 and a T-shirt is not guaranteed.
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Awana offered at Union Baptist Church ENGLEWOOD — September 11 Union Baptist Church will restart its Awana Program for the 4th year. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Awana, it is a youth program which teaches discipleship, discipline and a co-operative spirit. This is accomplished by hearing, studying and then memorizing Biblical principles. What sets Awana apart from other Christian youth programs are her games, designed specifically for Awana. Awana began in 1941 in Chicago and now serves 11,500 churches in all of our states. In addition, it serves over 16,000 churches and schools in 50 countries. It is a well established program. Union Baptist Church would like to invite children and young people starting with those that are 3 years of age and works with those in high school. The program starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 8 pm. For further information contact Pastor Bruce Winner at pastorbrucew@sbcglobal.net or at the church at 836-0862.
Union to hold citywide garage sale days UNION — The city of Union is having its annual fall citywide garage sale Thursday, September 12 through Saturday, September 14. No permit is required to hold a garage sale during this three day period. Union City Hall, 118 N. Main Street, will have a list of the street addresses of the garage sales and maps available. All garage sales may start at 8 a.m. and end at 8 p.m. All Union residents are invited to participate and no permit is necessary for this weekend.
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ENGLEWOOD — The SAL (Sons of American Legion) will be serving a Pork Chop Dinner on Friday, September 13 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 707, 200 W. National Road, Englewood. Dinner includes Large Grilled Pork Chop, Baked Potato, Salad & Desserts for only $8. Great dinner for a great price. Dinner is open to the public. Support your local Veterans.
Singles Dance offered in Greenville GREENVILLE — Darke County Singles will be hosting its monthly dance featuring the music of “Probable Cause” on Saturday, September 14. Dancing takes place from 8:30 p.m. until midnight at the VFW Hall located at 219 North Ohio Street, Greenville. The dance is open to all singles 21 years of age and older. Admission is $5. For more information call (937) 968-5007 or (937) 9013969. Or checkout Darke County Singles on Facebook.
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COLUMBUS — Nominations are being sought for awards honoring Ohioans who carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards honoring such individuals and organizations will be given at the 2014 Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration being held Jan. 16, 2014, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus. Nominations are due to the commission by Sept. 1. This award ceremony is sponsored by the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, which is housed in the Equal Opportunity Division of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). To obtain more information and a nomination form, visit the website of the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission at http://das.ohio.gov/eod/mlk or contact Bobbi Bell of the DAS Equal Opportunity Division at 614.466.8380 or bobbi.bell@das.ohio.gov.
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Police reports from Northmont area law enforcement agencies The following information has been provided by Northmont area police departments. The information listed in this column is considered public record and is available to anyone seeking information concerning what is provided below. For purposes of this column, the term “arrested” or “charged” does not necessarily mean the person was taken into physical custody. It could also indicate that a summons was issued to the subject in lieu of physical custody. All the people listed as “arrested” or “charged” are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, August 15 Clay Township Burglary was reported in the 9200 block of Sweet Potato Ridge Road. Unknown subjects entered a residence between 3 and 5 p.m. and removed a jewelry box, a laptop computer and a PlayStation unit. Saturday, August 17 Clay Township Unknown subjects damaged a mailbox in the 10300 block of Number Nine Road. Clayton Burglary was reported in the 7200 block of Mintwood Drive. Unknown subjects entered a residence and ransacked the bedrooms. Jewelry was stolen along with a diabetic medical case containing hypodermic syringes. Sunday, August 18 Clayton Amanda N. Mcinturff, 26, of Trotwood, was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain reasonable control after crashing into a utility pole on Westbrook Road near Taywood Road. Her vehicle sustained heavy front end damage. She was transported by Clayton EMS personnel to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment, issued a court summons and released. Kyle Shawn Blaine Day,
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18, of Clayton, was charged with possession of marijuana paraphernalia. He was issued a court summons and released. Burglary was reported in the 6800 block of Packingham Drive. Unknown subjects entered the home while the resident was in a back room and removed a watch and a Tiffany silver necklace from an end table near the front door. Monday, August 19 Clay Township James H. Spencer, 43, of Greenville, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop. He was issued a court summons. Matthew Allen Karnehm, 25, of Greenville, was charged with possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension and passing on the right. He was issued a court summons and released. Clayton Unknown subjects broke the rear window on an apartment at the Winston Woods complex. Burglary was reported in the 600 block of N. Main Street. Unknown subjects forcibly entered the residence and removed a gun safe and a fully loaded black Ruger 9 millimeter with an extra loaded magazine and miscellaneous jewelry. Unknown subjects broke the rear driver’s side window on a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Brownstone Drive.
Unknown subjects broke the driver’s side window on a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Brownstone Drive. Unknown subjects broke the driver’s side window on a vehicle parked in the 600 block of S. Walnut Street. Tuesday, August 20 Clay Township A subject came to Clay Township Police Headquarters to report threats being made towards him by a known subject. Clayton Travis Alan Haffner, 23, of Portland, IN, was charged with possessing drug abuse instruments. He was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Taylor Dane Perkins, 23, of Clayton, was arrested on an active warrant. Perkins was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Ira Cohen, 55, of Clayton, was charged with having a dog at large after a woman was bit on her leg while walking down the sidewalk on Rangeview Drive. Cohen was issued a court summons and his dog quarantined. Englewood Unknown subjects entered a vehicle parked in a driveway in the 200 block of E. Wenger road and removed a Mizuno bat bag containing baseball cleats and glove, a gym bag containing Under Armor, a set of running shoes, a set of headphone and prescription medication.
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Sylvia Lynn Robinson, 20, of Dayton 45417, was charged with theft without consent at Wal-Mart. She was issued a court summons. Ophelia Beatrice Robinson, 36 of Dayton 45417, was charged with theft without consent at Wal-Mart. She was issued a court summons. Misuse of a credit car was reported at Wright-Patt Credit Union. The victim stated that her ex-husband had used her account to pay off his personal debt without her consent or knowledge. An investigation is pending. Unknown subjects entered an open garage in the 100 block of E. Wenger Road and removed Stihl Heavy Duty backpack leaf and grass blower. Wednesday, August 21 Clay Township Scott L. Flory, 42, of Arcanum, was arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office on a Clay Township warrant for failure to appear. Flory was released to a Clay Township officer and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. Joseph Grant Beddingfield, 25, of New Paris, was charged with drug possession (hashish) and drug paraphernalia. He was issued a court summons and released. Englewood Jeremy H. Sodders, 20, was charged with having a junk motor vehicle. He was issued
a court summons and his vehicle towed away. Erin Marie Reichard, 29, of Englewood, was arrested on two active warrants for probation violation. Reichard was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Thursday, August 22 Englewood Harry F. Richardson, 57, at large, was charged with disorderly conduct while intoxicated, littering, and criminal mischief in the 9200 block of N. Main Street. Richardson was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. The theft of more than $1,200 cash from a residence was reported in the 500 block of Wolf Avenue. A known subject was in the home while the resident was away. James K. Colon, 44, of West Milton, was charged with criminal damaging to a vehicle in the 500 block of Wolf Avenue. He was issued a court summons. A stolen bicycle was recovered on Overla Boulevard near Locust Hill Drive and male juvenile was charged with receiving stolen property. The juvenile was transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center. Friday, August 23 Englewood Unknown subjects entered a Budweiser truck parked in the Kroger lot and removed a third generation iPod and an FM tuner.
Three male juveniles were charged with disorderly conduct/fighting at Carriage House Apartments. Charges were forwarded to juvenile court. Jeffrey A. Ferguson, 40, of Troy, was charged with theft at Meijer. He had fled the scene prior to police arrival. Charges were forward to Vandalia Municipal Court which will issue Ferguson a summons to appear. Taylor Matthew Shiflett, 19, of Lewisburg, was charged with theft at WalMart. He was issued a court summons. A 15-year-old male was charge with being unruly on Westerly Hills Drive. Charges were forwarded to juvenile court. Saturday, August 24 Englewood A boy’s BMX bike was reported stolen from outside the entrance at Kroger. Sunday, August 25 Clay Township Phylicia M. Wymer, 21, of Lewisburg, was charged with operating a vehicle without reasonable control after losing control of her vehicle while traveling east on BaltimorePhillipsburg Road. Wymer struck a mailbox, over corrected, crossed over the center line and struck a guard rail, over corrected again and came to rest in a yard on the south side of the roadway near the intersection of Arlington Road. Englewood Brent Michael Conover, 34, of Englewood, was charged with criminal trespass at the Villas of Englewood. Charges were forwarded to Vandalia Municipal Court which will issued Conover a summons to appear. Unknown subjects slashed all four tires on a vehicle parked in Shadowood Apartments lot. Brian K. Foster, 46, of Dayton 45406, was charged with theft at WalMart. He was taken into custody and transported to the county jail.
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happened, when, where, and who was involved. Describe the suspect: sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, clothing, distinctive characteristics such as beard, mustache, scars, or accent. Describe the vehicle if one was involved: color, make, model, year, license plate, and special features such as stickers, dents, or decals. Staying Alive! It’s an unfortunate fact that when a neighborhood crime crisis goes away, so does enthusiasm for Neighborhood Watch. Work to keep your Watch group a vital force for community well-being. Organize regular meetings that focus on current issues such as drug abuse, bias-motivated violence, crime in schools, child care before and after school, recreational activities for young people, and victim services. Organize community patrols to walk around streets or apartment complexes and alert police to crime and suspicious activities and identify problems needing
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other block parent program (to help children in emergency situations.) Publish a newsletter that gives prevention tips and local crime news, recognizes residents of all ages who have made a difference, and highlights community events. Don’t forget social events that give neighbors a chance to know each other — a block party, potluck dinner, volleyball or softball game, picnic.
Christian literature needed for missionaries RIDGEVILLE — Do you have extra Christian literature you don’t use anymore? Bibles, Sunday School curriculum, Christian books, paperbacks, daily devotionals, magazines, cassettes, CDs, videos? The Love Packages ministry collects and sends these materials to missionaries around the world to use in their ministries. Faith Alive Church (formerly Ridgeville Community Church) in Springboro is a Regional Collection Center for Love Packages, and will pick up all of your donated materials. Please call the Faith Alive Church office for more information: Call 513-932-5504.
Al-Anon meetings held in Brookville BROOKVILLE — Do you love someone who drinks too much? Come be with people who understand. Al-Anon is there to help and support spouses, relatives, and friends of people with an addiction to alcohol. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Brookhaven Nursing and Care Center (building with a clock tower), 1 Country Lane, Brookville, Ohio (just off Brookville-Salem or Albert Road). Call for directions or more information; 833-4478 or 222-5707.
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CLAYTON — Happy Corner Church of the Brethren, located at 7037 N. Union Road, Clayton, (corner of Old Salem and Union roads) is pleased to announce that it will host a free meal each Monday night at 6 p.m. This free meal at the “Happy Corner Church Cornerstone Bistro” is being hosted for anyone in our community who wishes to attend. Anyone in need of a meal or just interested in dining in good company is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information call the Happy Corner church office at 836-1204, e-mail info@happycorner.org, or visit www.happycorner.org.
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Daughter of Northmont alumni... York City. Riley and Kerr were reunited with Chelsea, whom they hadn’t seen since the day of the fire. “To me, meeting my heroes, the people who helped save my life, was amazing,” said Chelsea. “I got to say thank you for helping me, and thank you for saving my life. I love them, and am glad I got to see them and can now stay in contact with them.” On the day of the fire, Christy was at home along with her grandmother Jenny Pressler and children Austyn, Zach, Abby and Chelsea. All were preparing for a small family gathering for Jason’s birthday, which happened to be the same day. Austyn, Zach and Abby were playing and making it difficult for Chelsea to nap, so Christy decided to take Chelsea to her crib upstairs for a nap. After placing Chelsea in her crib and heading downstairs for about 45 minutes, Christy ran to the basement to change over a load of laundry. While coming up the stairs, she heard the smoke detector go off through the baby monitor, smelled smoke, saw the house become dark and realized it was on fire. The fire, which was an elec-
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trical fire, started in the wall and came out an electrical extension cord near the bedroom where Chelsea was napping. Christy ran Austyn, Zach, Abby and Jenny out to the yard, called 911 and attempted to go upstairs to get Chelsea out of the room. Unable to make to make it to the upstairs bedroom due to thick smoke, Christy ran back outside and searched for a ladder while continuing to call 911. Upon arrival, Swick climbed up a ladder to the second floor bedroom and removed a lifeless Chelsea from her crib. Swick handed Chelsea to Lewis, who immediately gave Chelsea CPR as he climbed down the ladder to the bedroom. Lewis then handed Chelsea to Kerr, who rushed Chelsea over to the ambulance to take her to the hospital. “As the first responders showed up, I was beside myself,” said Christy. “I remember watching the whole thing in slow motion, thinking my baby would not make it. She looked like a rag doll. I ran to the ambulance, and road with her to Children’s (Hospital). I remember hearing her cry in the ambulance, thinking thank you God.”
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Photo submitted Jason Greider, Chelsea and Tim McGraw. Despite crying in the ambulance, Chelsea was not out of danger and once she arrived at the hospital, was quickly placed on life support so her body could rest and heal. Throughout the next few days, she received numerous blood transfusions and procedures. “When she started to cry,
that was a super bowl moment for me,” Kerr said of Chelsea’s ride in the ambulance to the hospital. After being in the hospital for three days, the doctor approached Christy and Jason and informed them that Chelsea’s vitals were improving and that she was likely to
make it. “It was the longest three days for our entire family,” Christy said. Chelsea remained in the hospital for 10 more days before being released, but continued to receive medical care. She saw a doctor on a daily, weekly and then monthly basis for the next few years. Immediately after the fire, the Greiders moved in with family in Union until they found their own home in the town. During their time in Union, Austyn attended school in the Northmont district from third grade through sophomore year while Zach attended Union Elementary and Northmont Middle School. Abby attended Union Elementary through the fifth grade and Chelsea attended Union Elementary from kindergarten through fourth grade. “It was a very stressful time, but with the help, support, and love of our family, friends, and even complete strangers we made it through the most difficult year of our lives,” Christy said. The Greiders stayed in Union until April 2013, when they relocated to Wartburg, TN, where they currently
reside. Chelsea’s eyes and lungs were damaged from the smoke and she now suffers from chronic asthma and some eye muscle issues. This past year, she was also diagnosed with type one juvenile diabetes and has had some complications from the disease. Chelsea continues to see the doctor on regular basis for the asthma and eye issues. Despite the setbacks, Christy stated that Chelsea has made a remarkable recovery. “Chelsea is a very humble child, she has been through more in 11 years than most adults have ever experienced,” Christy said. “She has the strength and courage some never find. This trip and being able to say thank you has meant the world to Chelsea. We are very thankful to Duracell and Tim McGraw for the opportunity she was given.” The Greiders declined comment on why Chelsea didn’t see Lewis and Swick on her trip to NYC, but stated that Chelsea continues to talk to Lewis and Swick on a regular basis. Duracell will be donating a million quantum batteries to first responders all over the country.
FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop to be held at Wright State Federal Bureau of Investigations experts will raise awareness of biosecurity risks DAYTON — In today’s world, many individuals and groups have threatened to attack the United States with biological weapons. They have targeted laboratories, biotechnology companies, scientists and students. To raise awareness of these and other biosecurity risks, a free workshop and seminar will be held at Wright State University in the Student Union on Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The FBI Academic
Biosecurity Workshop will be in the morning, 8 a.m. to noon. The FBI will provide a biosecurity overview and breakout group discussions. FBI experts will address international and domestic terrorism, cyber security, protection of intellectual property and proprietary information, dual-use research, workplace violence, security challenges and insider-threat mitigation. They will share information and provide training for researchers, faculty, administrators, staff and
students. The training also is open to law enforcement officers, first responders, government employees, health care providers and biotech company employees. The workshop seeks to establish and solidify mutually beneficial relationships between law enforcement, research institutions, community stakeholders and academia. Wright State is one of only 10 universities nationwide hosting the FBI Academic Biosecurity
Workshop. The Wright State University Weapons of Mass Destruction seminar will be in the afternoon, 1 to 5 p.m. It will feature speakers R. William Ayres, Ph.D., interim dean of the WSU Graduate School; Larry C. James, Ph.D., WSU associate vice president for military affairs; and Richard Maier, special agent with the FBI Cincinnati Division and WMD coordinator. The open forum panel dis-
cussion includes Carol Sabourin, Ph.D., senior research leader at Battelle and chief scientist for biomedical research; Maj. Paul Eden, Ph.D., toxicology program manager of the Molecular Bioeffects Branch at WrightPatterson Air Force Base; and Capt. Kelley Williams, an Army officer who specializes in biological warfare. The WSU Department of Environmental Health and Safety is sponsoring the morning workshop. The WSU
Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the WSU School of Professional Psychology are sponsoring the afternoon seminar. To register for the event, contact Richard Maier at Richard.Maier@ic.f ib.gov. Include name, agency or company, phone and email address. Registrants should specify whether they want to attend the morning, afternoon or both sessions.
Community cat problems to be addressed during public seminar Humane Society working with leading experts to “fix” cat overpopulation issues Community Cat Seminar that is free and open to the public. Whether you love cats or not, join us as national cat experts discuss how our community can come together and fix this cat overpopulation problem in a humane way. This seminar will be on Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee Street in Centerville. Although this event is free, space is limited. Reserve your spot today by visiting www.hsdayton.org. “As the saying goes it takes a village,” said Brian Weltge, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater
Dayton. “The cat overpopulation problem will never be solved by one person or one organization. We as a community must come together, create a plan and work together to fix this problem in a
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our organization relies solely on donations from individuals, companies and grants to run our programs and services. For more information, visit www.hsdayton.org.
Free leg pain screenings offered in September
DAYTON — Do your legs hurt when you walk? Does the pain go away once you stop walking? This can be a sign of peripheral vascular disease or PVD. This screening is for those age 65 and older who have one or more of the following: been a smoker for 10 or more years, had diabetes for many years, a personal history of heart disease or stroke or leg pain when walking that goes away when you stop. During September, Premier AVID EE AKER Health is offering free leg pain screenings at the following ENGLEWOOD — Baker, David Lee, age 58, of Englewood, locations: Good Samaritan North died suddenly on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Preceded in death Health Center, 9000 North by parents Paul E. and Peggy Baker Sr. He is survived by his wife, Lois, son Alexander, step-daughters Monica and Melissa, brother and sister-in-law Paul and Jeannie Baker, as well as nine W N grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on NE ATIO C Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Hale-Sarver Family LO Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami Street, West Milton. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12 - 4 p.m. at Hale-Sarver. Masonic services will be held prior to the service.
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to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A leg pain screening, also called an ABI (ankle-brachial index) screening, measures the blood pressure in your arms and ankles. The readings
are compared to see how the blood is flowing. Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted. Space is limited, so schedule your appointment now! Call CareFinders at 1 (866) 608-FIND (3463).
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Morrison hired as assistant athletics director at Dayton Christian MIAMISBURG — In an effort to develop and expand athletic programs and opportunities for its elementary and middle school students, Dayton Christian School System is excited to announce that it has hired Matt Morrision as assistant athletics director/coordinator of intramurals at Dayton Christian School. Morrison will assist DC Athletics Director Ryan Neises with the direction and administration of DC athletics, as well as shoulder the responsibilities of developing and implementing a comprehensive intramural sports program for DC elementary students in grades 3-6 and work to create recreational opportunities for all of its 3rd 8th graders at the school. Morrison is a Cedarville University graduate and holds a degree in sports management and a Bible minor. He has previous work experience at Slam Dunk Sports Marketing in Middletown and as the Coordinator of Intramural Sports at Cedarville University. Coach Morrison will contin-
Photo submitted Matt Morrision has been hired as assistant athletics director/coordinator of intramurals at Dayton Christian School.
ue to build on his coaching experience by functioning as the wide receiver/defensive back coach for the DC varsity football team and as head coach for the Warriors baseball team. Prior to coming to DC, he coached three years of junior high football and three years of varsity baseball at Madison junior/Senior High School in Middletown under Bob Evick. He also served as the student assistant for the Cedarville University’s men’s basketball team for two years under Pat Estepp. DC Athletics Director Ryan Neises is very excited about Coach Morrison joining the athletic department. “Matt’s enthusiasm for sports and life and his determination to build into the students spiritually, athletically, and personally will be an extremely important piece to building the competitive and Christ-centered athletic program we desire here at DC,” Neises said. Since July, Morrison has been hitting it hard at DC. “I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to work at the Dayton Christian athletic
department and am so excited to serve in an educational environment which creates daily opportunities for the spiritual, academic, and athletic success of our students-athletes,” Morrison said. “DC’s Christcentered sports is committed to offering a program which offers opportunities for its athletes to prepare for success in their sports and in life.” Matt and wife Emilie, who is a first-grade teacher at DC, reside in West Carrollton and attend Fairhaven Church in Centerville. To contact Coach Matt Morrison at the DC athletic office, call 937-291-7219 or email him at mmorrison@daytonchristian.com. Dayton Christian School System includes Dayton Christian School, Xenia Christian School, and the Dayton Christian Homeschool program with a combined enrollment of over 1,400. Since 1963, DCSS has graduated over 5,000 students. To learn more about DCSS, please visit www.educatingforeternity.co m or call (937) 291-7207.
Dayton Christian School announces Hall of Honor MIAMISBURG — Beginning its 51st year of serving the families of the Miami Valley and “Educating for Eternity,” Dayton Christian School is excited to announce that it is accepting nominations for its “Hall of Honor.” The Hall seeks to recognize the individuals that have generously given of their time, talents, and treasure to help
build its ministry and legacy. Although the Hall of Honor features three distinct branches—Ministry and Service/Arts and Life/and Athletics, the criteria for admittance is the same: 1. Christian witness, character, and integrity 2. Quantif iable excellence 3. School history In order for nominees to
be eligible for consideration, they are required to have had a close association with Dayton Christian for at least two years. Please visit the Hall of Honor website at www.daytonchristian.com/a lumni/resources/hall-ofhonor for more details and the online nomination form. Entries will only be accepted through August 31, 2013. “This is an opportunity to
tell the amazing stories of dedication, sacrifice, miracles, and excellence that built this institution into one of the largest and most respected Christian schools in the nation,” said DCSS Alumni Relations Coordinator Dean Sellers. For more information about the Hall of Honor, contact DC Alumni Relations Off ice at 937-
Jordan Grilliot receives degree from Marietta College MARIETTA — Jordan Grilliot of Brookville, was among more than 300 students who received diplomas at Marietta College’s 176th graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 12, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center.
Grilliot completed requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry. Grilliot graduated Cum Laude. Carl Bernstein, a PulitzerPrize winning reporter and
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Xenia to hold all classes reunion on September 21 XENIA — As a part of Xenia’s Community Festival the third weekend in September, an independent group of Xenians are having a couple of get-togethers on Saturday, Sept. 21. The All Classes Reunion and Homecoming Picnic will take place at noon at Shawnee Park and a float is being planned for the Parade on Saturday morning. The picnic is for anyone from Xenia who went to school at any local high school, including, but not limited to Xenia High, Carroll, or Xenia Woodrow Wilson. All Xenia residents, even if they graduated somewhere else but consider Xenia “Home” are also invited. The picnic is Bring Your Own Everything: Food, beverages, chairs, plates, etc. so that
no one is burdened with too much preparation or planning. If you wish to bring a covered dish or desert to share, please do. If you wish to collaborate with friends, please do. Organizers hope to make this an annual Homecoming event celebrating our hometown and all of the great folks who live and work here. An evening Bar Crawl is strictly voluntary for those who wish to socialize in the evening. Wear blue as you visit local watering holes. T-Shirts and hoodies are available for order through this weekend by contacting Melodee Caudill at 937-6031352. For more information visit the Facebook event page a t https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/154696798003152/
Joel Anderson named to Dean’s High Honors List at Marietta College MARIETTA — Marietta College student Joel Anderson of Dayton, has been named to the Spring 2013 Dean’s High Honors List. Any full-time Marietta College student completing at least 15 credit hours with a grade point average of 3.75 or better in a given semester is recognized as a Dean’s High Honors List student for that semester. Anderson, a graduate of Northmont High School, is majoring in Petroleum Engineering at Marietta. Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy begun in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,400 full-time students. The College offers 44 majors and has been listed among Barron’s Best Buys in College Education and Peterson’s Competitive Colleges, and has been recognized as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review.
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Sports Digest Bolts soccer beats Xenia, ties LaSalle By RON NUNNARI Independent Editor Rnunnari@civitasmedia.com
Northmont Future Bolts Basketball registration under way CLAYTON — Northmont Future Bolts Basketball online registration is now open for the upcoming season. Girls and boys in the 3rd through 6th grades can sign up for either the weekend recreation league or to tryout for select travel teams by going to Northmontfutureboltsbas ketball.com Cost this year is $100, with those choosing to tryout for and making the travel teams paying an additional $85 if they make the team. Boys and Girls in 1st and 2nd grade can register for a Saturday instructional program for only $30. Save $10 if you register now, prior to August 31 midnight. Sign up before October 1 to avoid late fees. All players registering will be eligible to attend the preseason Extreme Crossover Clinic for free. This year Future Bolts is expanding its preseason Clinic and adding coaches from Northmont Middle School and Northmont High School girls and boys basketball programs. For additional details, go to the website www.Northmontfutureb oltsbasketball.com or you can call 937-867BOLT.
Dayton Sharks to hold tryouts FRANKLIN — The Dayton Sharks professional indoor football team will be holding tryouts on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingdom Sports Center, 440 Watkins Glen Drive, Franklin. This is an open tryout for anyone interested in playing professional arena football. Cost to tryout is $55 in advance or $75 the day of tryout. To pre-register contact Corwyn Thomas at (513) 386-9077 or email corwyn@daytonsharks.com or General Manager LaVar Glover at lavar@daytonsharks.com Players must be 18 years of age or older to tryout. This is a professional team and trying out would negate a player’s college eligibility.
CLAYTON — In his inaugural season as head coach of the boys soccer program, John Boucuvalas has his team off to a solid start. In the season opener the Thunderbolts posted a 4-2 win at home over Xenia. Anthony Ewing, Brock Szelestey, Christopher Okos and Jacob Winchester each netted a goal for Northmont with Andrew Brown getting two assists while Austin Schall and Joseph Hanna had one assist each. Saturday the Thunderbolts played a very physical game against Cincinnati LaSalle and despite some early chances, the Bolts could not find the goal. LaSalle sophomore midfielder Chad Raffenberg put the Lancers up 1-0 with a goal 16 minutes and 32 seconds into the first half. That lead held up at halftime and throughout most of the second half.
As time waned it looked as though the Thunderbolts, despite a well-played match, would suffer their first loss of the season. But with 1:56 remaining Ian Fleming pounded the ball into the net from point blank range off an assist by Austin Schall to knot the score 1-1. Neither team could mount a serious scoring threat in the final minute and a half of play with game ending in a 1-1 deadlock. Northmont’s record now stands at 1-01. “We were doing the little things right and just looking for that opportunity to get back in the game, so it was nice that we got one,” Boucuvalas said. “It was nice that we outplayed them, but I would have preferred that we had scored early and take the game from there. It’s kind of a sign of a young team that takes us awhile to get going, but at the same time it’s sign of good character that we never gave up.” This year’s team fea-
Photo by Ron Nunnari Joseph Hanna slides past LaSalle midfielder Chad Raffenberg.
tures 13 seniors, five juniors, and four sophomores, but that lineup is deceptive at best. “We do have a decent amount of seniors. but a lot of them are kind of new to varsity and we’re kind of a young program,” Boucuvalas continued. “We’re starting to play well but figuring out how to win is going to be our next step. We’re playing well, now we’ll start figur-
ing out how to get those results to cash in on our hard work. These guys are showing character. So far you never know who is going to be the goal scorer for that particular day, and that’s a nice thing.” The Thunderbolts play at Miamisburg Thursday, August 29 and at Greenville on Tuesday, September 3. Both varsity matches start at 7:30 p.m.
Northmont Boys Soccer Schedule Aug. 29 Sept. 3 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Photo by Ron Nunnari Oct. 5 Blake Treherne manuevers the ball between LaSalle player Jared Burgoyne (5). Oct. 8
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Girls soccer team battles Xenia to 1-1 tie XENIA — In a match that got out of control early, the Northmont girls soccer team managed to escape Xenia Aug. 21 with a 1-1 tie. Stephanie Max scored Northmont’s goal off of a rebound shot by Brittany Weatherford. “It was one of the ugliest games I have ever taken part of,” said Northmont coach Ted Mergler. He felt the center official never took control of
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the game, which led to some ridiculous fouls. “We didn’t get the win we wanted, but I am just thankful that we got out of Xenia with no serious injuries,” Mergler added.
“The lack of officiating really kept both teams from settling into their game. All things being said, we had plenty of really good opportunities to finish them off, but we are struggling a little in finding the back of the net. I am pleased with our intensity and the effort from my team.” The Lady Bolts play at Trotwood on Wednesday, Aug. 28 then host Greenville on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.
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Basketball training with Brooks Hall offered locally TROY — No Limit Sports is offering small group training sessions with Brooks Hall. Learn the basketball fundamentals including shooting technique, ball handling, individual moves, offensive and defensive footwork catered to each individual’s needs. For more information, visit www.nolimitsports1.co m (click the AAU tab) or call Brooks Hall (937) 620-9790. Photo submitted Front row, left to right: Brittany Huff, Jensen O’Shea, Stephanie Max, Molly McCarroll, Ashley Trottier, Neariah Ross, Kyleigh Denson, Brittany Weatherford, Katie Howard. Back row, left to right: Coach Shaltry, Coach Buck, Coach Ferguson, Jailynn Gordon (Trainer), Toni Bernardi (Manager), Katelyn Thomison, Tiffany Hardin, Mariah Crosby, Hannah Cloud, Courtney Eilerman, Kayla Dixon, Megan Sloboda, Mackenzie Carmean (manager), Malcolm Dennis (Trainer), Coach McGraw, Coach Mergler.
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Photo submitted The 2013 Northmont Boys Varsity Soccer Team - back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Dana York, Jonathan Whitesell, Aaron Dorsten, Brock Szelestey, Mason Reidy, Eli Figuero, Joel Romo, Anthony Ewing, Blake Treherne, Joseph Hanna, Nicholas Griesheimer, Andrew Brown, Jake Didier, Nick Latessa, and Head Coach John Boucuvalas. Front row, left to right: Katherine Lemmert, Allison Ward, Ian Fleming, Christopher Okos, Ben Hood, Austin Schall, Daniel Vuong, Brandon Good, Jacob Winchester, Sam Vermillion, Garrett Boeckman, Gabriel Schuh, and Jessica Cameron.
Girls tennis team drops two straight CLAYTON — With a 4-1 loss to Miamisburg at home on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Northmont girls tennis team suffered its first defeat of the season. At first singles Carley Sickinger [M] defeated Akilah Parker 6-2, 6-1. In the second singles match Mikenzie Hindenlang [M] defeated Marissa Anderson 63, 6-2 and at third singles Jada Strickland [M] defeated Kennedy Harden 6-3, 6-1. Miamisburg also won at first doubles where Chelsea
Hohenbrink and Analise Cox scored a 6-3, 7-5 win over Amari McCain and Hailey Weaver. Northmont’s lone victory came at second doubles where Ollie Barone and Michelle Hibbard defeated Melissa Mahan and Mackenzie Maxwell 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. “Miamisburg is probably the one of the best, if not the best, team in the area this year. With that said, I am extremely proud of how well we competed tonight as a team,” said Northmont caoch
Christine Hall. “Ellie and Michelle played incredible tonight, pulling out our win, in three sets! This is the best I have seen Michelle [a freshman] play this season, and I am very encouraged by what I saw from them as a team.” Last Thursday’s match with Greenville was cancelled due to rain and has been rescheduled for Sept. 30. Monday the Lady bolts suffered a close 3-2 loss at home to Tippecanoe to fall to 2-2 overall for the season. Parker got a win for
Northmont at first singles by defeating Hailey Winblad 6-2, 6-2. Tipp won at second singles where Taylor Sutton defeated Anderson 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. “Marissa Anderson was up early, by playing very aggressive and winning the majority of her points at the net. Her opponent, an experienced senior, managed to squeak out the second set, and then hit her stride in the third,” Hall noted. Kennedy Harden gave Northmont a victory at second singles by defeating Alyssa
Stewart 6-3, 6-0. Unfortunately Tippecanoe won both doubles matches. Katie Gross and Kennedy Reeder defeated Hibbard and Barone 6-2, 6-3 at first doubles while Nefeli Supinger and Ali Merrick defeated McCain and Weaver at second doubles 6-7, 6-4, 6-2. “We lost a tough match to a tough opponent tonight. The match came down to two three-set matches…we only needed to pull out one…but ended up losing both and dropped the match 2-3,” Hall
said. “Akilah Parker played with confidence tonight and cruised to an easy win over a top notch opponent in Hailey Winblad. Kennedy Harden looked strong at 3rd singles. We just need to keep learning from our mistakes and improving so that we are ready for important GWOC maches coming up.” Northmont hosts Troy on Wednesday, at Trotwood on Thursday, hosts Springfield on Tuesday, Sept. 3, hosts Sidney Sept. 4 and plays at Piqua on Sept. 5
Boys golf team continues to show improvement By RON NUNNARI Independent Editor Rnunnari@civitasmedia.com CLAYTON — The Northmont boys golf team continues to improve placing third in a quad match at WGC in Xenia, placed second in a tri-match at the Greene Country Club vs. Fairborn and West Carrollton and last Thursday lost at home to Beavercreek 161-180. In the quad match at WGC the teams played 18 holes. Shawn Richards led Northmont with an 83 and is averaging 41 strokes per nine holes of late. “Shawn Richards has estab-
lished himself a the varsity team’s number one player,” said coach Nathan Hannahan. “His stroke average is just over 41 for the season.” Clayton Swafford shot an 87 while Luke Knapke and Dylan Greer came in with a 90. Butler won the quad match with a round of 329 followed by Xenia at 345, Northmont 350 and Springfield finished with a 367. “Three-fifty is a pretty solid team score for us,” Hannahan noted. On August 20 at the Green Country Club the Bolts shot right around their season average as a team with a 175 to
finish second. West Carrollton shot 169 and Fairborn 178. Richards led the way with a 41. Luke Knapke shot a 44 despite taking a nine on the Par 5 fourth hole. Despite the quadruple bogey on that hole, Knapke had five pars for his round. Landon Hill, Ben Sage, and Clayton Swafford all shot a 45 and Dylan Greer had a 48. Last Thursday Northmont and Beavercreek played the back nine at Moss Creek with the Thunderbolts falling to the Beavers by 19 strokes. “At a home event you would like to see a little bit lower scores, but given the circumstances and the fact
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that we had been away so much the last couple weeks at tournaments, I wasn’t disappointed with how we played,” Hannahan stated. “We need to get better in our head-to-head matches and play as well as we have in invitational tourna-
ments, but we’re moving in the right direction.” Richards again led the team with a 41 with Knapke shooting a 44, Dylan Greer 46 and Ben Sage 49. Coming up this week the Thunderbolts will play in the
Diana Schwab Invitational at Beavercreek along with the girls golf team and on August 29 play Springfield at the Elks Golf Club. On September 3 the Bolts will play in the Fairmont Invitational at NCR Country Club.
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Bengals have unusually high expectations By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The streak is already hanging over them. The Bengals haven’t won a playoff game since the 1990 season, a stretch of futility tied for seventh-longest in NFL history. They’ve had four chances in the last eight years, and botched all of them. They’ve gone to Houston each of the last two seasons and lost miserably. Make it 22 years without a postseason win. Just getting to the playoffs again in 2013 would be a huge accomplishment. No Bengals team has gone to the playoffs three straight years. Even that wouldn’t be enough. “Guys are not going to be satisfied just getting to the playoffs anymore,” receiver Andrew Hawkins said. “Now that we’ve been there a couple of years and our core guys have been together for three years, you see guys all focused toward that. There’s a little better atmosphere for it.” ___ Five things that will decide whether they get back to the playoffs and get that breakthrough win: HANDLING THE EXPECTATIONS: The Bengals were considered a fluke when they snared a wild card in 2011 — only one of their nine wins that season came against a team that finished with a winning record. They were better last year, but lost to Houston again. While other playoff teams had significant turnover in the offseason, the Bengals brought their roster back virtually intact, making them an early favorite for the playoffs. But veterans know the dynamic changes when a team is expected to win. “One of the hardest things to overcome is expectations,” cornerback Terence Newman said. “I think it’s easy when you’re the underdog because you have to work, people are discrediting you. They’re not giving you a chance. Once you get so much expectation and people pat you on the back, some people start to believe it. It’s just the worst thing possible.” The Bengals
didn’t handle the pressure in the playoffs. Now, they’re going to have a little bit of it from the outset. Are they ready for it? DALTON’S TIME: Dalton’s first two seasons have been an unprecedented success by every measure except one. He’s the first Bengals quarterback to lead them into the playoffs each of his first two seasons. Now, it’s up to him to get them deeper into the playoffs. A lot of it is on Dalton, who had two of his worst showings in the playoffs. “The team usually goes as the quarterback goes,” Dalton said. “That’s just kind of how football is. The guy that has the ball in his hands every play, I think that’s just how the game of football works. For people saying that, they’re not saying anything new.” If he wants to be ranked among the league’s best, Dalton is going to have to do much better this time. “You have to win big games — which he’s won — but you have to win playoff games and then, obviously, win a Super Bowl to be looked at as an elite quarterback in the NFL,” coach Marvin Lewis said. EIFERT AND GIO: The Bengals’ decision to keep their roster intact meant few openings for a rookie to make an impact. Two of them will get the chance. Tight end Tyler Eifert was drafted in the first round and running back Giovani Bernard in the second to give the passing game more diversity and provide Dalton with more options. Also, the Bengals are counting on second-year receivers Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones to emerge and make a difference on an offense that ranked only 22nd last season. “Something that’s really good coming into this year is everybody’s back, the whole offense is back, and we’ve added a couple of guys that are going to help us,” Dalton said. ADDITIONS ON DEFENSE: A unit that has been ranked in the NFL’s Top 7 each of the last two years could be even better. Top pick Dre Kirkpatrick missed most of his rookie season with a knee injury and is ready to start making an impact as an extra cornerback. Free-agent
Cincinnati Bengals linebackers James Harrison (92) and Rey Maualuga talk during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati hosts the Indianapolis Colts this Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in their final preseason game. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) linebacker James Harrison made the 300-mile move from Pittsburgh, bringing another pass rusher and a little fire to the defense. The no-nonsense attitude was on display during training camp when he shunned the HBO “Hard Knocks” film crews that wanted to focus on him.
As cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones put it: “He gives you that swagger and that seal. You know when you mail off the letter you make sure you put a stamp on it. Well, he’s the stamp.” MUCH DEPTH: Lewis has the deepest roster in his 11 seasons, giving the
Bengals a chance to weather injuries without a significant drop-off — a problem in the past. The depth allowed them to draft defensive end Margus Hunt — a track star turned defensive end at Southern Methodist — in the second round, knowing it’ll be a while before he learns
the game enough to make an impact. This year, they’re not desperately trying to fill holes. “As far as the talent on this team, it’s unparalleled,” Newman said. “You can look at different teams and say, ‘Well they’ve got this, they’ve got this.’ We have just as good as anybody else.”
Buckeyes’ spread offense ready to open playbook RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Like a kid opening a present on Christmas morning, Urban Meyer can’t wait to tear off the wrapping and bows to see what his latest Ohio State offense will do. Ohio State went 12-0 in Meyer’s f irst season as coach last year. But it wasn’t because the offense was a NASCAR racer. It was more like the Buckeyes stayed ahead of the field by patching and tuning an old but reliable form of transportation. Quarterback Braxton Miller’s legs carried the Buckeyes for the f irst half of the season. After that, the offensive responsibilities were spread out, with tailback Carlos Hyde and the wide receivers
assuming their share of the load. Meyer, a major proponent of the hurry-up, nohuddle spread attack, barely recognized his offense. There was no H-back, a central f igure as he designed the lethal Florida offenses built around the hybrid runner-receiver Percy Harvin. And most of the time, it just looked like something Woody Hayes might have installed. Meyer concedes that the 2012 Buckeyes bore only a slight resemblance to the cuttingedge attack he had at Florida because H-back Jordan Hall was injured most of the year. “That whole part of the offense didn’t exist, which is tough,” he said during fall camp. “If you evaluate last year’s offense, we were a pro offense. There was not a
lot of read components (and) that’s the essence of what spread football is.” This year, Hall is finally healthy and figures to be a fly in the ointment of defenses, flitting out wide at times, into the slot at others, and running out of the backfield at yet other times. “You’ll see a different style of offense this year,” Meyer vowed. The thing is, the Buckeyes averaged 37 points a game last season, and that was with Miller having only middling success on medium-to-deep throws, Hall watching from the sidelines and the receivers having a good but not great year. Now Miller is directing the offense instead of just taking snaps and taking off. And Ohio State’s offense is much closer to what Meyer had
hoped it would and could be. Tom Herman, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, also sounds like a guy who just handed the keys to a Bugatti. “I don’t know if I would ever say (we’re) fully loaded,” he said of the offense. “But we are closer than we’ve ever been. That’s exciting.” He makes an interesting point that the coaching staff can’t let their imaginations run wild. Even if the playbook is wide open now, that doesn’t mean putting five receivers out wide or running the Statue of Liberty play is a good idea - just because you can do it. “You have to be careful to temper your enthusiasm and cre-
ativity, because at the end of the day, you can overthink and overcoach yourself,” he said. “(We have an) identity. This is who we are and this is what we are going to do and we are going to do it better than anybody in the country.” So the playcalling will undoubtedly include a few more razzle-dazzle plays. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty on thirdand-short, don’t look for a double-reverse when the best play might just be a fullback run off tackle. That doesn’t mean the veteran players don’t want to take the new-look offense out for a spin. “There’s a lot of speed that just got infused into the program with these
guys coming in to go with all the great skill players that we had here,” offensive lineman Jack Mewhort said. “There’s a quicker edge to us than a year ago.” Backs Ezekiel Elliott and Dontre Wilson are lightning-quick freshmen who add an upgrade to the team’s speed. Young wide-outs have done the same to the receiving corps. Leading pass-catcher Corey Brown was asked how many points fans might expect when No. 2 Ohio State opens against Buffalo on Saturday. “If we eliminate the mistakes, a lot,” he said, grinning. Asked what he means by a lot, he added, “I don’t know. We’ll have to see.” And then he laughed.
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FILE - In this April 13, 2013 file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, center, watches the action during their annual spring NCAA college football game in Cincinnati. A year ago, a lot of eyes were on Ohio State and first-year coach Meyer to see how the Buckeyes handled a bowl ban, a new regime and the fallout from a losing season. Surprising many, they went 12-0. Now Meyer and Co. figure to be right back in the national title hunt in 2013. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File) 40447664
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Bolts aim to improve on last season’s 7-3 record By RON NUNNARI Independent Editor Rnunnari@civitasmedia.com CLAYTON – Northmont head coach Lance Schneider could have a career in Vegas as a high stakes poker player. Schneider plays his cards close to his vest, never tipping his hand when it comes to his football team, never divulging too much information about plans for the upcoming season. Last season saw the Thunderbolts finish tied with, of all teams, Beavercreek, for first place in the Central Division of the Greater Western Ohio Conference. Both teams finished with identical 4-1 division records and were 7-3 overall. Northmont defeated the Beavers 22-13 in 2012, but Beavercreek is touted as one of the contenders for the division title again this year along with perennial powers Northmont and Centerville. Northmont will have a new starting quarterback in 2013 as 6-foot, 4-inch senior Graham Oberer steps in to fill the void of three year starter Cameron Belton. Oberer saw limited action last year but along with his height, he possesses a strong arm. If Oberer and his receivers are in sync, Northmont’s aerial attack could prove to be potent again this year. Oberer will have several receivers to throw to, including speedy wide receiver
Photo by Ron Nunnari Head Coach Lance Schneider enters his 27th year of coaching, fourteenth at the helm of the Thunderbolts. Under Coach Schneider, Northmont is 88-51, having qualified for the OHSAA Division I, Region 4 playoffs in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Isaiah Williams, a 6-foot, 3- deep threat is senior Cameron key returning players on Juniors Jonte Broski (6inch senior who caught 18 Taylor who had 10 receptions offense include Cameron feet, 2-inches, 260 pounds) passes for 242 yards and three for 136 yards. Taylor, Isaiah Williams, Jonte and Ben Mangen (6-feet, 3touchdowns last year. Another According to Schneider the Broski, and Jonny Lowery. inches, 177 pounds) will see
action at tight end. Other receivers will include junior Bryant Dickerson (-5-feet, 8inches, 170 pounds), junior Drew Hickman (5-feet, 7inches, 135 pounds), sophomore Brandt Cronebach (5feet, 9-inches, 152 pounds), junior Matt Pfeffer (6-feet, 172 pounds), junior Zach Snider (6-feet, 1-inch, 138 pounds), junior Kendall Jefferson (6-feet, 148 pounds), sophomore Jordan Thomas (5-feet, 10-inches, 154 pounds), junior Michael Thomas (5-feet, 11-inches, 233 pounds), sophomore Brenden Jewsikow (5-feet, 10-inches, 141 pounds), and junior Anthony Shepherd (5feet, 11-inches, 149 pounds). Senior running back Jonny Lowery (5-feet, 7-inches, 161 pounds), who missed most of last season due to injury is a breakaway threat with blistering speed. Junior Ryan Smith (5-feet, 10-inches, 175 pounds) will see action at running back and will serve as backup quarterback. Other running backs include sophomore Matt Wood (5-feet, 6inches, 164 pounds), junior Josh Baker (6-feet, 189 pounds), sophomore Avery Miliner (5-feet, 9-inches, 161 pounds), and junior Jalen Christian (5-feet, 10-inches, 208 pounds). Key returning defensive players include senior defensive end Terry Ramsey (6feet, 5-inches, 234 pounds), See Bolts on Page 15
Photo by Ron Nunnari Photo by Ron Nunnari Senior wide receiver Cameron Taylor gets hauled to the turf after making a Junior Ryan Smith rolls out to avoid a sack against Miamisburg. pass reception on the far isideline at Miamisburg.
Photo by Ron Nunnari Senior quarterback Graham Oberer throws deep to senior wide receiver Cameron Taylor (4) during Friday’s 24-21 scrimmage victory at Miamisburg.
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senior linebacker Kyle Webster (6-feet, 184 pounds), senior defensive back Isaiah Williams, senior defensive back D.J. Hickman (5-feet, 11-inches, 150 pounds), and senior defensive back Zach Weatherford (6-feet, 171 pounds) who will also handle the punting duties. Weatherford averaged 36.7 yards per punt last year and pinned opponents inside their 20 yard line a total of seven times. His longest punt went 65 yards. Dante Bland, a 6foot, 1-inch, 272 pound senior linebacker will help anchor the defense. Other returning defensive players include senior defensive back Addison Gaulding (5-feet, 11-inches, 170 pounds), senior defensive back Corey Parks (6-feet, 168 pounds), senior lineman Kenny Coleman, Jr. (6feet, 1-inch, 243 pounds), junior defensive back Cole Garretson (5-feet, 8-inches, 148 pounds), junior lineman Sean Richards (6feet, 2-inches, 240 pounds), junior defensive end Terrell Cochran (6feet, 214 pounds), senior lineman Tevin Neilson (6feet, 1-inch, 262 pounds), and senior defensive tackle J.D. Brookshire 5-feet, 11-inches, 243 pounds). Northmont’s offensive approach will remain in tact, but this year brings big changes on defense. “Defensively we will be drastically different,” Schneider said. “We will feature multiple fronts going to a four-four alignment instead of a fourthree. It will be completely different than what we’ve done in the past.” Tony Broering takes over as defensive coordinator. Broering is in his 23rd year coaching, his fourth at Northmont. Prior to his arrival, he spent five years as the offensive coordinator at Piqua, where in 2006 the Indians won the state championship. Prior to that he served as head coach at Springfield South from 1991 to 2005. In 2005 Broering was selected to be the offensive coordinator in the Ohio vs. Pennsylvania BIG 33 Classic. He has also coached in the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association (MVFCA) All Star Game eight times and served as th winning head coach in 2001. He was twice named by the MVFCA as Assistant Coach of the Year - once
Northmont Class of ‘93 plans reunion DAYTON — Northmont Class of 1993 will hold its 20 Year Reunion Saturday, August 3 at Sharkey’s at the Dayton Marriott from 7-11 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Registration and payment must be received by July 19 to reserve your spot. Rooms are also available for out of town guests. See the reunion page on facebook, Northmont’s website under alumni, or email Heidi Bell a t hbell04@columbus.rr.com for registration form or more details.
Blue Star Mothers need donated items ENGLEWOOD — The Blue Star Mothers Miami Valley Chapter 3 is collecting items, cards and donations for soldiers serving in Iraq and other areas overseas. Support is needed, especially for those soldiers not getting any support from home. Donations are being accepted at the office of Dr. Beverly Fanz, DDS located at 625 W. National Road in Englewood.
Photo by Ron Nunnari Josh Baker races 35 yards to the end zone to score Northmont’s first touchdown during a scrimmage Friday night at Miamisburg.
for offense and once for defense. Asked if the Thunderbolts would be passing more in 2013, he said that is a probability. “We will probably throw more. We have a lot of good skilled guys. We’ve just got to get the balls in their hands and let them make plays, Schneider said. “Graham Oberer is a good quarterback. He’s really good actually.” As far as field goal kicking, Schneider said that job is still up in the air. Jonathan Mourouzis, a freshman, is considered the best prospect, but Schneider said freshman Nick Winchester is also doing a good job as well as sophomore Chris Okos. Up and coming talent to
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watch includes running back Taylor Christian and Smith, who Ryan Schneider considers one of the team’s best allaround players. “We have a lot of potential. We just have to find
out some things and fix things that are fixable,” Schneider stated. Schneider feels the opening game of the season in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown against Thurgood
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