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Local News Union Baptist Church to hold revival Sept. 15-18 ENGLEWOOD — When we think about revivals, we recall those days of Jonathan Edwards preaching “Sinners in the hands of an angry God” and finding that many people “got right” with our God. We think about Billy Sunday and Billy Graham. The old days found tents filled with sawdust and the Holy Spirit. Where did those days go? Do we still need revival? Union Baptist Church, 528 N. Main St., Englewood, is pleased to announce that it will be having a revival September 15 through September 18. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and then Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. The speaker will be David Morris, a renowned evangelist from North Carolina. There is no cost to attend. Please come for this spiritual time of renewal. For further information you can contact Pastor Bruce Winner at 836-0862 or at pastorbrucew@sbcglobal.net
F.I.S.H. needs nonperishable items ENGLEWOOD — Northmont F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service for Humanity) is in need of several non-perishable items to help stock its pantry. The goal is to always be able to help those in need so no man, woman, or child in the Northmont community will ever go hungry. F.I.S.H. is in need of the following items: Canned meat items (ham, turkey, Spam, beef, chicken), instant potatoes, pancake mix and syrup, dry breakfast cereal, oatmeal, evaporated or powdered milk, canned vegetables, canned or bottled juice, sugar (granulated), peanut butter and jellies, muffin mix (cornbread), Sloppy Joe or Manwich Mix, graham crackers, saltine crackers, fruit (canned), macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper, etc., bathroom tissue, bars of soap, deodorant, toothpaste and tooth brushes, shampoo. Northmont F.I.S.H. address is P.O. Box 102, Englewood, OH 45322, Englewood. Call 836-4807.
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City to improve water mains and storm sewers By Andrew Wilson Contributing Writer ENGLEWOOD — The City of Englewood Tuesday unanimously approved three separate resolutions authorizing City Manager Eric Smith to execute three contracts for water main and storm sewer replacement projects throughout the City. The contracts for all three projects were awarded to Coate Construction Co. of West Milton. “Coate (Construction Co.) has proven to be an excellent contractor having worked in Englewood for the past 20 years or so,” Smith said. Among the projects taking place will be water main replacement projects on Albert Street and Magnolia Drive as well as a storm sewer replacement on Main Street. The project on Magnolia Drive will travel the entire length of the street and cross through various backyards into Beckenham Road. “The reason for that is because we had a master plan when we put in the booster station which indicated that water pressure could be improved in the northern part of Englewood by putting in a check valve as well as increasing the size of the water main,” Smith said. “So that whole cast iron water main, which has been subject to a lot of breakage, will be replaced. A six inch (line) will
Photo by Andrew Wilson Vice Mayor Tom Franz represented the city of Englewood at a memorial service July 27 in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The ceremony was held at the Ohio Korean War Memorial on Riverside Drive in Dayton. The Northmont High School Junior Navy ROTC was also represented at the service. Above - Franz and Mayor Patricia Burnside hold a “thank you” proclamation from the Korean Veterans Memorial Association in recognition of Englewood having a representative at the memorial service. be replaced with a 12 inch (line), so that actually quadruples the service area for the amount of water that will be flowing through. And that makes the fire chief happy.” The Main Street storm sewer
replacement project will run parallel from Main Street to the northern property line of Englewood Elementary to Albert Street. The old storm sewer will be replaced with a larger pipe, which will relieve
Schwieterman addresses Northmont Rotary
Photo by Mike Barrow Jeff Schwieterman, Processing and Distribution Manager for Ft. Recovery Equity, Inc., recently spoke with the Northmont Rotary about egg production in Ohio. While not answering which came first, the chicken or the egg, Schwieterman did provide an entertaining and informative session on egg production and distribution from chicken to home refrigerator. Standing with Schwieterman (right) is Steve Henne, the sponsor of the speaker for the day.
any flooding issues that may occur. Smith also stated that the six inch water main on Albert Street will be fixed due to numerous breakages that have occurred with the line, particu-
larly during the winter months. Additionally, an eight inch line will be installed, which will increase the water pressure to area residents. The projects are funded by grants from the Ohio Public Works Commission and the total cost to the City will be $480,288.15. In other business, council members unanimously approved a five year capital improvements program for the City for 2014-2018 at a total cost of $8,930,000. Such improvements will include an upgrade of citywide pan, tilt and zoom security cameras in order to improve imaging technology. Such cameras have been installed at high traffic intersections and public access areas throughout the City. Another project will include an aesthetic and landscaping improvement at the intersection of I-70 and State Route 48, which is expected to occur in 2014. During his report, Smith stated that the City will be having a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to discuss the possible demolition of the Englewood Plaza at Union Road and National Road. City officials will be discussing rezoning plans as well as the possible demolition of the building. Smith also stated that the Blockbuster store on Taywood Drive will be closing.
Area fund-raiser to benefit Resident Aid GREENVILLE — Mill Ridge Village, located in the city of Union, is owned and operated by Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) of Greenville, and BRC will be holding its annual fund-raiser for Resident Aid. Resident Aid was developed to help our aging population that have, through no fault of their own, run out of money to cover their medical cost. This year’s gala is named “Gala in the Garden” and will
be held Friday September 6 at Romers in Greenville. There is a charge for this event. Dinner will be served along with a silent auction, flower pot auction and live auction. Nancy Wilson from K99.1 FM will be the emcee again this year with Ron Crist as auctioneer. This is a fun evening don’t miss it. Please call the Mill Ridge Village office at 832-6302 for more information or if you would like to donate and support this worthwhile cause.
Sewing Sisters to meet at United Christian CLAYTON — Sewing Sisters will be meeting monthly at United Christian Church, 8611 Hoke Rd., Clayton from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on first Thursday of each month. No membership or dues. Bring a project to sew and a tip to share. Invite a friend to come along.
Northmont Football Hall of Fame to induct five players Thunderbolts’ 1963 undefeated team to be recognized at ceremony CLAYTON — The Northmont Football Hall of Fame will induct five new members in 2013 including a lineman from the absolute earliest years of Northmont football, one of the most prolific pass receivers in the school’s history, yet another member of one of the most feared T-Bolt defensive backfields ever to take the field, a dominating left tackle currently vying to make the NFL, and the first assistant coach to make the Hall of Fame who was not a member of the NHS teaching staff. Ray Dake, Mark Harper, Zebrie Sanders, Jerry Shaffner, and Justin Watkins will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this Friday night at Good Samaritan Stadium. The ceremony will bring the total number of Hall of Fame members to 94. Dake, a tackle and linebacker, played on the very first teams for the newly established Northmont High School under its first coach, Hall of Famer Bill Karns. Harper, a non-teaching staff coach, taught football on every level from junior high to varsity during a career that
spanned from the 1980s until just a few years ago. Sanders manned the left tackle spot for current coach Lance Schneider during the successful run of teams during the mid-2000s. Shaffner, tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1972, was a versatile defensive back and offensive skill player for the dominant undefeated team of 1970, a team that now has nine members in the Hall of Fame. Watkins, who can be found throughout the receiving record book, thrived in Coach Schneider’s passing offense in the era just prior to and overlapping that of Sanders. Harper joins his father, Paul, in the Hall of Fame. They become the fifth set of parent/son members along with Ned and Mike Booher, Dave, Dennis, and Dayne Palsgrove, Norm and Aaron Lewis, and Helen and Bill Henning. Shaffner’s brother Tom was a 2004 Hall of Fame inductee. This brings the total number of brother sets in the Hall of Fame to eleven. The other family names with brothers in the Hall are Mangen,
Palsgrove, Swafford, Gingrich, Lucas, Brands, Peffley, Newburg, Baldasare, and Hunter, all storied names in Northmont football history. The 2013 inductees’ names, positions, graduation year, and year of induction will be added to The Northmont Football Hall of Fame display located on the Dedication Wall inside the main entrance to the stadium. The induction ceremony will take place in front of the home stands at approximately 6:45 p.m. prior to the game between Northmont and Westerville South this Friday, September 6, at Good Samaritan Stadium. In addition to this year’s festivities will be the reunion of the 1963 Northmont Football Team. Returning members will be recognized during the evening on this 50th anniversary of the first undefeated team in the school’s history. Many of the team’s members and coaches have indicated they will attend. Funding for the Hall of Fame awards and activities was made possible by the Northmont Thunderback Club
and donations from Englewood Florist and Gift Shoppe. Following is a list and brief biographies of the 2013 Northmont Hall of Fame inductees: RAY DAKE - Dake, a 1962 graduate, witnessed the very first years of Northmont and its football program. After spending his freshman year at Randolph School, Dake, along with his football playing older twin brothers Ron and Donnie, a guard and end, respectively, moved over to the newly constructed Northmont High School in 1959 after consolidation united Randolph and Phillipsburg schools. Dake remembers times when he played alongside of his brothers on the line, situations that made for both healthy sibling competition and pride as a family. Coach Karns had the task of creating a football program from scratch. The team struggled with losing records its first two years before achieving Northmont’s first winning season, a 6-4 mark during Dake’s senior year. There were many great
football players in that era. Linemen John Kelley and Tom Marshall, QBs Ron Hawley and John Beirise, halfback and defensive back Ted Marshall, running back Pete Moore, and offensive and defensive end Ernie Kistler are all Hall of Fame members from that period in T-Bolt football history. “Ron Hawley could throw the ball as far and as hard as anyone. The problem was he was so good we didn’t have many players who could catch it,” said Dake. Karns always felt that Dake was one of his most rugged and toughest players. A twoway player, as were all players in that day, he was an offensive tackle and linebacker at a time when football was a game of tight formations and powerful running games. He earned All-SWBL honors his senior year. Coach Karns said of Dake, “He was an intense football player who could punish you and made few mistakes. He was among the top players I coached.” “We had a simple offense,” See Hall of Fame on Page 4
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Dr. Ward speaks at Rotary
Photo by Mike Barrow Dr. Lisa Ward, Emergency Medicine Physician, recently spoke with the Northmont Rotary about medical mission trips to Honduras. The Northmont Rotary has previously partnered with Heart to Honduras, Northmont High School Interact students, and the Salem Church of God in sponsoring such a trip for Northmont students interested in serving in a mission project in a third world country. Such opportunities provide all mission trip members a life changing experience and makes participants grateful for the luxuries most Americans take for granted. Joining Ward (center) in this presentation is Nabil Safi, Director of Missions and Outreach for Salem Church of God (left), and Rotarian Bob Moss, Senior Pastor for Salem Church of God (right).
Curli-Q’s Square Dance Club to offer lessons BROOKVILLE — The Brookville Curli-Q’s Square Dance Club, which dances monthly on the 2nd Saturday at Brookville’s Golden Gate Park Christena Leiber senior center at 7:30 p.m., is announcing its lesson class for 2013-2014. The lessons will start Tuesday, September 10 and will be held at the First United Methodist Church located at 963 Salem Street in Brookville, every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. This series of lessons will teach you to dance at the Plus level which is the level at which the other Miami Valley Dance Council Clubs and most of the world clubs dance. The instructor and caller will be Nathaniel Arnett. The reasons you should be
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motivated to get into square dancing are: * Exercise- during a regular two and a half hour dance you will briskly walk about 3 to 5 miles while listening to good music, exercising your mind and body. * Wonderful friendships – you will meet many new people from our club as well as the others that we visit and who visit us on a regular basis. * Special events- in addition to dancing, the club has a picnic, special dinners, trips to Christmas lights, theaters, etc. *Food table-every club has a fantastic finger food table at each dance. * Van- the club has a van for travel to the more distant clubs in our council. * Lessons cost- the first two lessons are free. Total cost for
all the lessons is $20 per person. If you are interested, just show up at the first lesson or if you have any questions please call Betty Thorpe at 9522199, Renee at 603-4504, or Don at 667-6877. Web site: http:// brookvilleohiosquareandrounddance.yolasite.com/
Aullwood announces September activities BUTLER TWP. — General admission for all Center and Farm programs is $5/adult and $3/child unless otherwise noted with an asterisk (*). Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free. Aullwood Center programs begin at 1000 Aullwood Road. Aullwood Farm programs begin at 9101 Frederick Pike. Call (937) 890-7360 for more information. Now through October 12 – Amish Quilt Exhibit on Mondays to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. This exhibit features more than 100 quilts and wall hangings that reflect the finest examples of Amish workmanship. The quilt patterns are selected by Aullwood’s director Charity Krueger a year in advance of the auction. Two Amish families spend a year creating these amazing quilts. The glorious patterns and intricate stitching create one-of-a-kind pieces of functional art. Also included in the exhibit are hand-woven rugs, placemats, baskets, wooden toys and a variety of hardwood furniture or recycled plastic/wood furniture. Don’t miss this exciting display. (Center) September 8, 15, 21 Tallgrass Prairie Walk on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Experience a bit of
O bi t ua r y DOLORES JEANETTE EASON
UNION — Dolores Jeanette (Ferrick) Eason, age 79, of Union, succumbed to Parkinson’s disease on Friday, July 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Franklin Eason, and is survived by her son: Jeff Eason of Dayton, daughter and son-in-law: Shari (Jim) Ludlam of Laurel, Maryland, sister and brother-in-law: Marlene (Gary) Garrett, grandchildren: Erin Eason, Sam and Nate Ludlam, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Dolly worked as a medical transcriptionist at St. Elizabeth Medical Center until her retirement in 2000, when the hospital closed its doors. She dedicated her life to making the world a more beautiful place through gardening, painting, and other arts * and crafts. She also enjoyed doting on her grandchildren and traveling. A memorial service will be held 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the Earl Heck Community Center (201 N. Main St., Englewood) where Dolly was a proud member of the sewing and knitting circle for years. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael Stern Parkinson’s Research Foundation.
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Senior Living conference offered at Shiloh
Fitness bootcamp offered in Englewood
Family concert offered at Marian Manor
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.
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.
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.
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ENGLEWOOD — Randolph Township Historical Society (RTHS) will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. on September 11 at the RTHS History Center, 114 Valleyview Drive in Englewood. After catching up on business matters, members will participate in a History IQ Game to test their knowledge of local history. Socializing and refreshments will follow the meeting. Parking is available in front of the history center and in lots across the street. Call 832-1858 for more information.
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.
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.
Dinner offered at American Legion Post 707 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, 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
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
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) 901-3969. Or checkout Darke County Singles on Facebook.
Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet
Fall Fair slated at Shiloh Church
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.
DAYTON — Shiloh Church will be holding a Fall Community Fair at 5300 Philadelphia Dr. at North Main Street on Friday, September 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
Gem City Chorus offers vocal instruction CENTERVILLE — The celebrated Gem City Chorus of Sweet Adelines invites women who are passionate about singing and performing to a special program of vocal instruction. The five-week series of lessons on the art of a cappella singing will be held on Tuesdays, beginning September 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gem City Music Hall, located at 243 N. Main St., in Centerville, next to Marion’s Piazza. Guests will learn music that they can perform with the Chorus for an audience of friends and family on Tuesday, October 15. For a one-time fee of $10, guests will receive music plus a learning CD. For information, contact the Chorus at 937-433-1014 and visit www.gemcitychorus.org.
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Northmont ROTC Cadets holding 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 937-475-8370.
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Northmont Class of ‘88 seeking classmates CLAYTON — Northmont High School Class of 1988 is planning its 25th class reunion the weekend of October 11-13 and is currently searching for members of the class of 1988. Reunion organizers are in need of current mailing addresses and email addresses. If you know of anyone who graduated in 1988 please contact Michelle Bailey 937-248-4049 or Jeanene Popp 937-545-8244. email: northmontclass88@gmail.com. For reunion details go to http://northmontclassof88.weebly.com. Members from other classes 1985-1990 are welcome to attend the Saturday Night Event. Any Businesses in purchasing advertising on the class website and at the Main Event please contact the reunion organizers at the above listed numbers or emails.
Diabetes Support Group cancels meetings ENGLEWOOD — Due to a vote of the membership, the Englewood Diabetes Support Group will not be holding meetings this summer. The group will start having meetings again this fall. For more information call Tom Bowers, 836-3592.
Clayton offers water quality report CLAYTON — The City of Clayton has completed its 2013 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report for testing year 2012. A copy of this report can be viewed at the City’s website at www.clayton.oh.us. Copies of the report are also posted at the Clayton Government Center at 6996 Taywood Road, Fire Station 84 located at the corner of Wenger and Crestway, or Fire Station 83 located at 200 Woolery Lane.
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 at hbell04@columbus.rr.com for registration form or more details.
United Christian Church to hold fall bazaar 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 937-832-3516. August 31 is the cut-off date for applications.
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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.
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.
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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Ray Dake recalled Dake. “We pretty much just slammed the ball up in there play after play.” For those who are used to seeing today’s teams that number near 100 players, the Northmont teams in those days were much smaller. “We had enough players to practice 11 on 11 with a few left over. But we were in great shape and had to be in order to go both ways,” Dake said. He was coached by Northmont Athletic Hall of Fame member Dale Storch who went on to acclaim as Northmont’s long-time wrestling coach. Dake and his family moved to Arkansas in 1980 where he currently resides and is in the real estate business. MARK HARPER Harper’s career spanned nearly every head coach in Northmont football history, starting with Hall of Famer Ned Booher as a game night statistician in 1985 before quickly ascending as a coach through the junior high and freshman programs to the varsity level by 1991. He was a respected law enforcement officer who had to juggle his full-time career with his love of coaching football. That usually meant sacrificing his summer vacation days to participate in 2-aday football practices prior to
fondly every player I’ve coached, our Thursday night get togethers before games when we bonded as a unit, and the great coaches I learned from over the years and the laughs that we had,” he said. “Mark Harper has a love for the game of football, and it showed in his coaching and preparation. He enjoyed learning about the game and interacting with the players to help make them the best players they could be,” said Coach Schneider. Today, Harper resides in Clayton, OH, and is Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety for Lord Corporation.
performance at LaSalle his sophomore year as one of the finest games against an elite opponent the coach had ever witnessed. Sanders was matched up against defensive end Ben Martin, the Lancers highly touted Division I prospect who would ultimately get a full ride to the University of Tennessee. Sanders put on a blocking clinic while shutting down Martin’s attempts to pressure Northmont quarterback Clay Belton. The T-Bolts would go on to rout LaSalle by a score of 42-7. “Zebrie Sanders not only is one of the biggest linemen we have ever had the privilege to coach, he was very athletic for a big man. His strongest attribute is how well-rounded an individual he is. Not only does he have size, but is very intelligent and he was able to use those assets to his advantage,” said Coach Schneider. Sanders went on to start fifty games at Florida State where he achieved both AllACC and ACC All-Academic honors before being picked by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft. Hip injuries ended his rookie season but, as of the writing of this article, he is competing for a roster spot during summer training camp in Buffalo. If he makes the team, he will join Philadelphia Eagles safety Kurt Coleman, also a Northmont Football Hall of as current Famer, Thunderbolts in the NFL. A family member will be
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Mark Harper the regular season. “I certainly couldn’t have done it without the support of my wife, Nancy, and my daughter, Jackie,’ said Harper. His specialty area of coaching was the defensive line where, no matter what level he was coaching on, his players were always aggressive, fundamentally sound, and well-prepared for that week’s opponent. Even more, Harper was a mentor and role model to his players. He was able to establish a unique relationship with them that was different from that of regular staff teachers and coaches. To this day, he still maintains strong friendships with many of his former players. “I wasn’t assigning these kids homework or having to discipline them in school, and I was a cop, too. I always believed that they saw me differently and this earned me a different kind of respect that worked for me on the field.” Harper explained. Along with many other career highlights, the pinnacle of his career most likely would be considered 1992, which saw the school’s first playoff appearance after a stellar 9-1 regular season and league championship, and 1995, another league championship earned with Harper as the team’s Defensive Coordinator. “I can’t really tell you much about who we beat when. But I can remember
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ZEBRIE SANDERS - A 2008 graduate, Sanders was yet another in a long line of great offensive tackles that the Northmont program has seen over its many seasons. However, few had the body and athleticism that Sanders possessed. At 6’7” and 285 pounds, with long arms and a wingspan meant for fending off opponents, a powerful lower body, and feet that could move like a receiver or running back, Sanders was the prototype for the left tackle position whose main responsibility was to protect the quarterback’s blind side during pass plays while moving defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage on running plays. “He was one of the best players I ever coached,” said Hall of Fame Coach Dave King, Sanders’s position coach during his career at Northmont. King went on to explain that Sanders was not only a great player but one of great character, as well. “He came from a strong family, was mild-mannered, and was a great student who also played in the orchestra and was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts,” said King. Sanders held down the left tackle position for three seasons, from 2005-2007, while earning nearly every postseason honor one could achieve in the state of Ohio. He was also named to numerous All-American High School teams, was the Anthony Munoz Award winner his senior year, and played in the Big 33 Game. King singled out Sanders’
accepting on behalf of Sanders on Friday night. JERRY SHAFFNER The 1970 T-Bolt squad has attained mythical heights in the lore of Northmont Football history. Undefeated. Seven shutouts. Only 28 points surrendered on defense, many of those by the second team after games were out of reach. Post-season honors galore on all levels. Numerous players going on to play college football. One of the pivotal units on that team was the defensive backfield of Dave Trent, Bucky Yensel, Dave Hartley, and Jerry Shaffner. The position coach of that group was Hall of Fame member Rick
“Fireball” Roberts. “They were the most outstanding, toughest, meanest group of kids I ever coached. It would be hard to single out one as any better than the other. Opponents feared coming through the backfield because they knew the punishment they would suffer,” said Roberts. Shaffner, a 1971 Northmont graduate, was a key member of that group who took pride in working as a unit and shutting down the opposing offense. He played with a ferocity that few Northmont DBs have shown since. He had a three-interception game during the season that has only been matched five other times in school history and would end up with six for his career. As well, he was a great blocker and receiver on offense and returned punts and kickoffs. “Jerry had great hands and exceptional speed. He had some great games in ‘69 and ‘70, but none could equal the West Milton Game in 1970,” recalled Coach Booher. Northmont visited arch rival West Milton in game nine for a showdown of undefeated teams that was witnessed by 8,000 fans in the packed Milton stadium. In the second quarter, Shaffner fielded a punt on his own 40, cut across the field to his right with a great block near mid-field and went on to score on a 60-yard TD. Later in the game, with the score tied at 7-7, Northmont Hall of Fame QB Mike Booher faked to Bucky Yensel off left tackle, set, and hit Shaffner in the end zone with what would be the game-winning TD. This clinched the 1970 SWBL championship and the Bolts went on to defeat Brookville the next week to complete the undefeated season. Shaffner would earn AllSWBL honors and go on to Defiance College before a traffic accident would sadly end his young life in 1972. He will be represented by a family member at Friday night’s induction ceremony. JUSTIN WATKINS Watkins, a 2006 Northmont graduate, was a joy to watch ply his receiving skills as game after game he would amass receptions, yardage, and touchdowns that would eventually find their way into the T-Bolt record book in numerous entries. He has the first, fifth, and seventh most receiving yardage in a game in Northmont history. He is second in season and third in career receiving yardage. His eleven receptions in a game is tied for second in the record book and he stands fourth in both season and career receptions. He is also second in both season and career TD receptions. In 2005, his senior year, he had a three-TD game versus Chaminade-Julienne, again tied for second in the record book. As a prime receiver for two great quarterbacks, first Hall of Fame member Tyler Horner and then Clay Belton, Watkins had a knack of working his way through a defense to find the open zones where his sure hands would snag the usually-accurate passes thrown his way. A dropped pass by Watkins was a rarity.
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Justin Watkins A relentless competitor, Watkins was slight of build but speedy and athletic. He was also the dependable type of receiver that wasn’t afraid to work the middle of the field where the hits by defensive backs are the most vicious. Regardless, in spite of the shots he would take and the effects those shots would have on his body, he would invariably bounce up to find his way back to the huddle for the next play. “Justin Watkins is one of the finest receivers we have ever had. He had such a tremendous understanding of the game, he was always two steps ahead of the opponent, and was able to decipher what was happening far quicker than anyone else,” said Coach Schneider.
Watkins earned 1st-Team All-GWOC and All-Area recognition and 2nd-Team All-Southwest District after his outstanding senior season. He then was selected to play in the Miami Valley Football Coaches All-Star game the following spring. Watkins went on to star as a receiver for the University of Dayton Flyers where he finished his career No. 1 in career receiving yardage and No. 2 in career receptions and TDs receiving. Currently, Watkins is an intervention specialist and football coach at Anderson High School in Cincinnati. He will be represented by his mother, Beth Barker, at the induction ceremony.
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From the archives of the Randolph Township Historical Society Quilting Group. This black and white photo, stamped with the date Aug 1961 on one edge, is believed to show the Englewood Senior Citizens quilting group that met in the fellowship hall of the United Brethren (later United Methodist) Church on N. Walnut Street. New RTHS member Terry Nicholson shared the photo, which shows her grandmother, Stella Richardson Terry Warner, seated at the far end of the quilting frame. Stella and her first husband Ward Milton Terry owned a farm on Barnes Road in the 1940s. Ward died in 1946. Stella married Orlando Warner in 1950 and they lived in Brookville until his death in June 1961. Following his death, Stella moved to Englewood and lived at the southeast corner of Herr and Beckingham. Only one other quilter in the photo has been identified – Mary Koogler, wife of Bert Koogler, is the fourth woman from the right, seated next to Stella. It was not unusual for women of this era to form a sewing group and do custom quilting as a way of raising money for a charitable cause. The Society would like to learn more about this quilting group and the identities of the other women. Readers with any information related to this photo are asked to contact Sue Cummings at 832-1858. The Society is always interested in obtaining local historic photos. If you have similar items to share, please call 832-1858.
These hands have done a lot in the last 73 years I was sitting in the living room the other night when I noticed my hands. They aren’t the greatest looking hands on earth. The fingers are a bit crooked and the nails are shorter than they should be. But, hey, these hands are 73 years old and all-in-all I’m pretty darned satisfied with them. Furthermore, they have done some pretty neat things in the last seven decades. My hands - ugly as they are - have enabled me to grip the steering wheel of a fastmoving fire engine, triplebogey par 3 holes at golf courses all over the U.S. and shake hands with a thenyoung man named John F. Kennedy when he campaigned in Flint, Michigan on his way to the White House. For many years I harbored high hopes for my hands. At one time I dreamed of using them to become a professional basketball player but, alas, I was only 5’7 and an absolutely lousy shooter.
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Furthermore, every time I tried to dribble the ball I bounced it off my right foot. Then there was a time when I harbored thoughts of someday playing the piano but as my late wife Sally liked to remind me I’ve never been able to carry a tune in a proverbial basket. Oh, sure, I took piano lessons when I was in grade school but the school didn’t have a real piano, so we used cardboard keyboards. Have you ever tried to play the Warsaw Concerto on a cardboard keyboard? It isn’t easy. To my credit, I never gave up my musical dreams. But it seemed like my unattractive hands always got
in the way of my success. My last attempt at stardom came when I was in my mid30s. Still hoping for a musical career I took guitar lessons but every time I practiced the guitar, my fingers would bleed so much I had to go to my family doctor for a blood transfusion. Now, some 40 years later, I’ve learned to live with my hands. They work fine when I’m making a bed, doing the laun-
dry, washing dishes and vacuuming the house. And even though my hands probably won’t ever land me any modeling jobs on primetime TV commercials for diamond rings or fashionable gloves, they still work fine when it comes to typing on the computer, petting dogs and hugging grandchildren. The way I look at it a guy can’t ask for much more than that. Contact Bob at bbatz@woh.rr.com
Business referral group meets Wednesday CLAYTON — BNI’s Success By Referral is a business networking group that meets every Wednesday at Better Homes & Gardens/Big Hill Real Estate Offices on North Main Street in Clayton from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The purpose of the meetings is to pass along referrals, not leads, to the other members. Last year alone, members had over $144, 305 in business! This year the group has already passed over 52 referrals that has led to $115,971 in closed business. This is a fun and energetic group comprised of many different businesses. The group has a variety of openings for local businesses to fill. For example the group is looking for an accountant, a plumber, and a florist just to name a few. If you are interested in growing your business this year, be sure to visit the meeting next Wednesday. Any questions please call Rene’ at 604-6215.
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Upcoming events at the Earl Heck Center ENGLEWOOD — The Earl Heck Community Center located at 201 N. Main Street, Englewood, offers a variety of activities for senior citizens as well as classes for people of all ages. The following is a list of current activities. Flu Shots will be offered at the Earl Heck Center on Tuesday, September 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The shots will be given by personnel from Rite Aid Pharmacy. Traditional Medicare and some insurances can be billed. The Pneumonia Shot will also be available. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please call 836-5929. Computer Classes for Seniors are being held at the Earl Heck Community Center on Mondays at 1 p.m. Introductory and Intermediate Classes are available. Please call 836-5929 to register. There is no charge. Krav Maga, authentic Israeli Self Defense, is coming to the Earl Heck Community Center September 4, at 6:45 p.m. This system is a simple, but effective self defense that emphasizes realistic training scenarios, instinctive movements, and practical techniques. The classes are taught by Chief Instructor, Tim Tharp. Tim has a military background and has been trained directly by some of Israel’s top security and self defense experts. Learn how you can survive, know how to respond to any attack including knife and gun threats and prepare mentally and physically. For more information or to register, please call 884-5065. Caretakers Support Group will begin on Wednesday, September 11 at 4:15 p.m. This is a new group open to anyone who is in a caretaker position. For more information, please call Shelly at 580-9188. There is no charge. Gentle Yoga Classes on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. These classes are free for Silver Sneakers members and there is a fee for non-members. Please call the instructor, Velvet, for information or to register, at 307-9353. An Advance Directive Seminar will be held Monday, September 9 at the Earl Heck Community Center at 1 p.m. with the speaker, George H. Lovett, attorney, who will speak about Living Wills, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Do Not Resuscitate Orders. These are the most important parts of an estate plan. Lovett will explain these instruments in plain English. At the end of the presentation, audience members may ask questions. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney at no charge. This event is sponsored by First Light Home Care. Please call 836-5929 to register for this event. There is no charge to attend. Line Dancing Classes will begin its fall schedule on Monday, September 9 at 11 a.m. at the Earl Heck Community Center. Lots of fun, good exercise and a way to meet new people. Please call the instructor, Rose, at 233-6247 to register or for more information. Jewelry Classes are on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Earl Heck Community Center. Learn to make beautiful jewelry for yourself or for gifts. For more information or to register, call Bryna at 890-8913. Senior Citizens - The Englewood Senior Citizens, Inc. meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Earl Heck Community Center. Everyone age 55 and older are invited to come and enjoy fun, food and fellowship. The 2nd Friday is a carry-in-lunch – everyone brings a dish to share and fried chicken is provided. Everyone pays $1 at the door. The 4th Friday is a pizza party provided by Brookhaven Care Center and everyone brings desserts to share. Both meetings begin at 12 noon but you are welcome to come in earlier. Friendship Village provides desserts every other month along with bingo, door prizes or entertainment. Brookhaven Care Center brings door prizes on the 4th Friday and bingo is played after lunch. Don’t miss out – don’t stay home and be lonely – where can you get so much for so little? Bring your friends and neighbors. Call 836-5929 for information. Euchre for all those 55 and older is available at the Earl Heck Community Center on Monday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Lots of fun and fellowship along with the game – don’t miss out. Call 836-5929 for more information. Aerobics is on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The instructor is Robyn and she can be reached at 832-1409 for information or to register. Ballroom Dancing is on Tuesdays beginning at 6 p.m. Please call the instructor, Annette, at 608-1914, to register or for more information. Bingo, Canasta & Pinochle - Calling All Seniors to enjoy Bingo, Canasta and Pinochle at the Earl Heck Community Center. Bingo is played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Pinochle is lots of fun on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Canasta is played on Tuesday’s at 12:30. Bring your friends and neighbors. If you need further information, call 836-5929. Health Screenings - Blood pressure checks and hearing screenings are now offered here at the Earl Heck Center on the first Wednesday of the month between noon and 1 p.m. This service is provided by Cypress Pointe and Premier Hearing and there is no charge. The Earl Heck Community Center offers classes for all ages and daily activities for Senior Citizens. Please call 836-5929 for more information.
‘A Special Wish’ is granted to a local child ENGLEWOOD — A local child was granted his wish through the support of A Special Wish Foundation and Valued Added Packaging, Inc., a local professional box
supplier and daily manager of packaging through lean processes. A boy named Brian who lives in Troy, the son of Holly and Brian, who is two years
old and was diagnosed with Pierre Robin Syndrome was granted his special wish. Brian’s wish is to go see Disney On Ice and meet Mickey Mouse.
Recently, at Value Added Packaging, Inc.’s Open House Charitable Event Celebration, the VAP Team presented Brian’s family with a check to cover all the expenses for his
special wish. Brian and his family will also enjoy dinner out before the show and a limo ride for the entire evening. The VAP Team also presented Brian with a VAP
Photo submitted The Value Added Packaging team presents a check for $500 to grant a Troy youth his “Special Wish” to attend Disney on Ice and meet Mickey Mouse.
Care Package, full of Mickey Mouse toys and activities. A Special Wish Foundation was founded in 1983 and is the only wish granting organization located in the Dayton Region. All funds raised stay in the community granting wishes for local children with life-threatening illnesses. A Special Wish is a registered 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization and a accredited charity with the BBB. In 2012 they granted there 1,500th wish. For more information about A Special Wish Foundation or how you can become involved, please call 937-223Wish. VAP Packaging Management is the leading provider of the lowest “Total Cost” packaging material management. We excel in delivering significant nearand long-term savings through partnerships focused on leading lean process design, sourcing and delivery. VAP offers their Packaging Management Services to Company’s in the Tri-State Region. Any questions please contact Mari Wenrick at 937832-9595.
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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. Saturday, August 24 Clay Township Unknown subjects stole a 1999 Chevrolet box truck from a driveway in the 14000 block of Westbrook Road. The keys were left inside the vehicle. The owner received a phone call from The Pretzel Bakery in Kettering wanting to know why his truck was parked in their lot with the keys inside. The owner responded to the bakery and discovered that all of his tools and equipment had been stolen from the truck. Items missing included a 28-foot aluminum ladder, a 28-foot fiberglass ladder, a 24-foot aluminum ladder, a Werner telescoping ladder, four DeWalt screw guns with chargers, a Sawzall, a TomTom GPS unit, assorted hand tools, aluminum gutter material, downspouts and elbows. Marquetta F. Fourman, 55, of Brookville, was charged with speeding after failing to
Union Police Chief Mike Blackwell stop and striking another vehicle in the rear end on DaytonGreenville Pike. Monday, August 26 Clay Township During a traffic stop police discovered a passenger in the vehicle had a warrant. Joshua Wayne Hull, 34, of Greenville, was arrested on an active warrant out of Darke County for assault. Hull was taken into custody and released to a Darke County Sheriff’s deputy. Clayton The theft of 2,500 rounds of .22 caliber long rifle ammunition and 50 rounds of 9 millimeter ammunition was reported at a residence in the 3300 block of Old Salem Road. The ammunition was delivered by UPS and removed from the property after delivery was made. Catherine H. McKee, 41, of Clayton, was charged with theft at her place of employment, Circle K. She was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Armed robbery was reported at Circle K. An unknown black male entered the store,
displayed a semi-automatic pistol and demanded money. After obtaining cash from the clerks, the male fled the store on foot and headed north. The suspect is described as a black male wearing black shorts, a blue long sleeve shirt, a black ski mask, white tennis shoes and black gloves. Tuesday, August 27 Clay Township Unknown subjects cut off and removed a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the 8100 block of Arlington Road. Clayton Unknown subjects entered a pair of unlocked vehicles parked in the 7100 block of Maynard Ave. and removed loose change. Colton T. Lawson, 19, of Clayton, was charged with driving under financial responsibility act suspension and a passenger in his car, Alexander J. Heffington, 18, of West Milton, was arrested on an active warrant. Lawson was issued a court summons and released. Heffington was taken into custody and transported to the county jail and
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Men’s Aglow to meet at Mill Ridge UNION — A new group, Men’s Aglow, will meet at Mill Ridge Village the third Saturday of each month. The group will begin with a free breakfast at 8 a.m. The normal meeting will include fellowship, prayer and a speaker or Bible study. Men of all ages are encouraged to attend. Any questions contact John Willinger at 832-2786.
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HUBER HEIGHTS — Gold Star Referral Clubs are groups of business professionals who get together to help build each others business. The North Dayton referral Partners consists of quality business people who meet over breakfast in order to build relationships, increase business and exchange referrals. The group meets at The Heights Café, located at 6178 Chambersburg Road in Huber Heights each Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Contact Al Harmon at 937-623-3246, for more information.
Clayton Police Chief Rick Rose was later transferred to the juvenile justice center. Stacey J. Snyder, 30, of Bradford, was charged with two brake lights required, and possession of drug abuse instruments. She was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Unknown subjects entered an unlocked vehicle in the 4900 block of Ellis Ave. and removed a 19-inch television. Englewood Unknown subjects stole a 1989 BMW 325i from the 300 block of Rumson Street. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. There was no sign of glass where the vehicle had been parked. The theft of services totaling $165 was reported at America’s Best Value Inn. Josh B. Brumit, 34, of Fairborn was charged with theft in connection to this report. According to hotel management, Brumit had failed to pay for five nights worth of rent and also stole two comforters valued at $100 each and then rented a room at Knight’s Inn on Poe Avenue. Brumit was taken into custody
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at the Knight’s Inn and transported to the county jail. Wednesday, August 28 Englewood Ryan D. Byrd, 28, of Greenville, was charged with theft at Wal-Mart after leaving the store without paying for an air conditioning unit. Police made a traffic stop on his vehicle on State route 49 at Old Salem Road. During the stop, police learned that Byrd had two active warrants - one through Trotwood Police and the other through Sugarcreek Township. Byrd was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Jawan Demetrius Malone, 26, of Dayton 45402, was charged with criminal trespass at the Chateau Apartments. He was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. A 14-year-old female was charged with being unruly at the Vineyard Apartments. Charges were forwarded to juvenile court. Thursday, August 29 Englewood Derrick E. Wiggins, 30, of Englewood, was charged with driving under the influence,
marked lanes of travel, no operator’s license and expired registration. He was issued a court summons and released to a family member. Friday, August 30 Englewood Carlisha Shacoz’e Hill, 19, of Dayton 45404, was charged with theft without consent at Wal-Mart along with a 17year-old female from Covington, KY. Both were issued a court summons and released. A 14-year-old female was charged with being unruly at the Vineyard Apartments. Charges were forwarded to juvenile court. Saturday, August 31 Clayton Unknown subjects placed several deep scratches, several feet in length along the passenger side of a vehicle parked in the Winston Woods apartment complex. Englewood Anthony J. Davis, 32, of Englewood, was charged with theft without consent at WalMart. He was issued a court summons and released. Kristen Michele Camden, 21, of New Lebanon, was charged with theft without consent at Wal-Mart. She was taken into custody and transported to the county jail. Sunday, September 1 Englewood A man contacted police about his car being damaged by his girlfriend after a fight. Stephanie Grace Tsamasiros, 39, of Englewood, was charged with criminal damaging/endangering. The male, Robert Michael Grooms, 29, of Fairborn, was charged with criminal trespass. Both were issued a court summons.
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Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean to speak on youth issues at the United Theological Seminary DAYTON — United Theological Seminary (United) announces the annual J. Arthur Heck Lectures and Alumni Banquet, which will be Oct. 15 to Oct. 16. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean will be the speaker at this year’s J. Arthur Heck Lectures on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at United Theological Seminary, 4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton. Dr. Dean’s presentation will be on “Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church.” Her first lecture is titled, “In Search of a Younger Church: Ministry After the National Study of Youth and Religion.” Her second is, “Theological Education for a Younger Church: How Teenagers and the Makers of Prozac are Changing the Christian Leadership Formation,” followed by a panel discussion. The Alumni/ae Association will present three awards during the Annual Alumni/ae Banquet held the evening before the Heck Lectures: The Effective Ministry Award, The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award and the Outstanding D.Min. Alumnus/a Award. This year’s awards banquet and decade reunion lunches (‘53, ‘63, ‘73, ‘83, ‘93 and ‘03) are Tuesday, Oct. 15, at United Theological Seminary.
Dr. Dean is an ordained United Methodist pastor in the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference and Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she works closely with the Institute for Youth Ministry. She is a graduate of Miami University (Ohio) and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She served as a pastor and as a campus minister before earning her doctorate at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1997. She also currently serves as the coordinating pastor of Kingston United
Methodist Church in Kingston, NJ, supervising the student interns there. She has authored numerous books on youth and the church, including The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry with Ron Foster, Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers Is Telling the American Church and The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry with Andrew Root. Read her book excerpts and additional ministry details at kendadean.com. For more information, including the complete schedule, or to register, visit
United’s website or contact Rev. Brice Thomas at 937.529.2201 or at bthomas@united.edu. United Theological Seminary, now in its 143rd year, is one of the fastest growing theological schools in the United States. It was founded in 1871 by Milton Wright, a Bishop in The United Brethren Church and father of Wilbur, Orville and Katherine Wright. United offers accredited, innovative graduate and non-degree education programs for both clergy and laity. See www.united.edu for more information.
Pence serving aboard USS John C. Stennis BREMERTON, WA — Navy Seaman Recruit Samuel R. Pence, son of Sharon and James Pence of Englewood, along with other Sailors stationed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis entered Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), Bremerton, Wash., to begin
the ship’s Docking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA). The dry dock provides Sailors and shipyard workers access to the ship below the waterline for maintenance, repairs and refurbishments. Pence and more than 2,000 Sailors got the ship underway from Pier Delta at Naval Base Kitsap to transit into the flooded dry dock using five
tugboats. With minimal clearance on either side, the ship was then carefully positioned onto support blocks as the water slowly drained from the dock. During DPIA, Stennis is scheduled to undergo extensive maintenance and upgrades to improve its mission readiness and war-fighting capabilities. Some of the more notable evolutions
expected to occur include preserving and painting the ship’s hull, upgrading the propulsion plant, refurbishing the crew’s berthing compartments, and a complete replacement of the ship’s computer networks and work stations. Pence is a 2011 graduate of Milton Union High School of West Milton, and joined the Navy in July 2012.
MVCTC Education Foundation 5K scheduled ENGLEWOOD — The Valley Career Miami 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.ph p, 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. For over 40-years, MVCTC has been providing career technical education for 27 partner school districts encompassing five counties, including Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties. MVCTC is dedicated to providing indemand workforce training for youth, adults, and organizations in the Miami Valley.
Utility payment scam resurfaces Customers urged to contact Vectren if approached DAYTON — Vectren is warning customers of a multi-state bill payment scam that is resurfacing this summer in scattered locations throughout the U.S. As part of the scam, customers receive an unsolicited phone call from a fraudulent individual claiming to be a representative for the utility company. The individual warns that the utility will disconnect the customer’s energy service if the customer fails to make an immediate payment – usually within an hour. Customers are instructed to purchase a prepaid debit
card – at times referring to a “Green Dot” credit card from a local store and call the fraudulent individual back to supposedly make a payment to the utility company. Upon calling back, the customer is asked to provide the receipt number and PIN number from the prepaid debit card, giving the individual instant access to the card’s funds and the ability to immediately drain its balance. “Vectren would never require a customer to purchase a prepaid debit or credit card in order to make a payment of any type,” said Colleen Ryan, president of
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio. “We’re urging any customer who is approached in this fashion to contact us immediately to verify the legitimacy of the request and discuss his/her account status.” Utilize Vectren.com’s live chat option or call 1-800227-1376 to reach Vectren’s contact center, which is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Customers can also report the scam at the Better Business Bureau website, www.bbb.org/scam. About Vectren Vectren Corporation
(NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren’s energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren’s nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services, energy services and coal mining. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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ENGLEWOOD — The Earl Heck Community Center offers fitness classes to help you get in shape, relieve stress and have fun in the process. Call and get information about the following: Senior Fitness/Low Impact Aerobics; Tai Chi; Boot Camp Fitness; Aerobics; Pilates; Circuit Training; Zumba; Zumba Sentao; Yoga for Beginners. You might choose dancing as your favorite exercise – the Earl Heck Center has Ballroom Dancing and Line Dancing just for you. Call 836-5929 for information and how to get started. Make those New Year’s Resolutions come true.
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.
Western Ohio Writers Association to meet FAIRBORN — Free monthly writing and critique group providing support, education and networking opportunities for Miami Valley writers of all genres. New Day and Location - 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Fairborn Community Center, 1076 Kauffman Avenue. For details visit www.westernohiowriters.org.
Donate used vehicles to St. Vincent de Paul DAYTON — Donate used vehicles to St. Vincent de Paul and receive a possible tax deduction. All proceeds stay in the local community. The benefits help to transform the life of a homeless person. St. Vincent de Paul makes the donation process easy - Free title transfer, and free vehicle pickup within 24 hours. For more information call 222-3661 or visit www.stvincentdayton.org
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Sports Digest T-Bolts fall to Thurgood Marshall 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 Northmontfutureboltsbasket ball.com Cost this year is $100 for the recreation program, with additional fee for those making travel teams. Boys and Girls in 1st and 2nd grade can register for the Saturday instructional program for only $30. 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 are expanding the preseason Clinic and adding coaches from Northmont Middle School and the Northmont High School girls and boys basketball programs. In addition, Future Bolts are looking for sponsors for the upcoming season, as it strives to maintain the lowest registration fees in the Dayton area. Visit the website for more info please. For additional details, go t o www.Northmontfuturebolts basketball.com or you can call 937-867-BOLT.
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.
DAYTON — Northmont’s football season opener turned out not so good Friday night with a 32-22 loss to Thurgood Marshall in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at Welcome Stadium. The Cougars won the game with a powerful running attack that amassed 393 yards, averaging six yards per rushing attempt. Senior running back Vayante’ Copeland rushed for 111 yards on 20 carries, D’Arco Thompson had 88 yards on eight carries, Deangelo Worthy gained 83 yards on 16 carries, Bobby Brown, Jr., had 49 yards on five rush attempts, and Daryl McClesky gained 43 yards on eight carries. As a result, the Cougars controlled the clock retaining possession for 31 minutes and 14 seconds, almost double Northmont’s time of possession of 16 minutes, 46 seconds. Thurgood Marshall quarterback Jamahl Manley completed one of five pass attempts, a six yard toss to tight end Lashawn Howard. Manley also ran for 38 yards. The Cougars limited Northmont to 133 yards rushing. Quarterback Graham Oberer led the Thunderbolts with 47 yards on eight carries. He also passed for 190 yards, completing 15 of 30 but was intercepted three times, once by Deangelo Martin, and twice by Vayante’ Copeland. Northmont’s got great field possession on the opening kickoff when D.J. Hickman returned the kick 51 yards to the Cougars’ 38 yard line. The T-Bolts drove to the 14 yards line where a they line up for 31-yard field goal attempt that sailed wide left. Thurgood Marshall took over at the 20 and drove 80 yards in seven plays to score on a three yard run by Worthy. Antonio Camberos
Photo by Kathy Tyler Ryan Smith scampered 47 yards after taking a short pass from Graham Oberer to score Northmont’s first touchdown against Thurgood Marshall. extra point put the Cougars up 7-0. Northmont answered with a seven play, 69 yard drive capped by a swing pass from Oberer to Ryan Smith who raced 47 yards for the touchdown. Chris Okos tacked on the point after to tie the game 7-7. The Cougars took a 13-7 lead at halftime by engineering a eight play, 83-yard drive on their first possession of the second quarter. D’Arco Thompson scored on a 10yard run. Zach Weatherford blocked the extra point attempt. Neither team scored the remainder of the first half. Thurgood Marshall opened the second half by driving 74 yards in 16 plays to the TBolts’ six yard line where the Cougars attempted a 23 yard field goal. Blake Harper blocked the kick and Dante Bland covered the ball a the 11 where Northmont took over. Unfortunately the Cougars quickly got the ball back when Vayante’ Copeland picked off an Oberer pass at the Northmont 29. The Thunderbolts stopped the
Cougars on fourth down and 16 and the third quarter ended with Thurgood still holding a six point lead, 13-6. On fourth down and one at their one 25 yard line the Thunderbolts tried to pick up a first down, but Thurgood’s 6-foot, 2-inch, 240 pound senior defensive Jeremy McCombs stuffed Jalen Christian at the line of scrimmage as the Cougars took over first and ten. Four plays later D’Arco Thompson scored on a 15 yard run to put the Cougars up 19-7. Vayante’ Copeland picked off another Oberer pass at the Cougars’ 28 and returned the interception into Northmont territory before getting tackled by Jalen Christian at the
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Northmont vs. Thurgood Marshall Northmont Score 22 First Downs 19 Rushes/Yards 29 / 133 Passing Yards 190 Passes -Att/Comp/Int 30/15/3 Total Offensive Plays/Yards 59/323 Fumble Returns/Yards 0/0 Punt Returns/Yards 0/0 Kickoff Returns/Yards 6/170 Interception Returns/Yards 0/0 Punts/Avg. 0/0 Fumbles/Lost 0/0 Penalties/Yards 9/83 Time of Possession 16:46
Thurgood 32 28 65 / 393 6 5/1/0 70/399 0/0 0/0 4/52 3/44 0/0 0/0 3/19 31:14
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Boys golf team faces tough field at Schwab Invitational By RON NUNNARI Independent Editor Rnunnari@civitasmedia.com
MVCTC Education Foundation 5K set for September 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. Additional information about the Pi Miler can be found at www.mvctc.com/pimiller.ph p, this includes registration to run/walk or information about being a sponsor of this year’s event. Basketball training with Brooks Hall offered 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.com (click the AAU tab) or call Brooks Hall (937) 6209790.
35 yard line. Three plays later Thompson scamped 24 yards for a touchdown and Camberos extra point put the Cougars up 26-7 with 7:06
remaining in the game. Northmont answered with a 10 play, 74-yard drive with Josh Baker scoring on a seven yard run. A two point conversion was successful with Oberer hitting Isaiah Williams with pass to make it 26-15 with 4:51 remaining. With time waning Northmont attempted an onside kick to try to get the ball back, but Thurgood Marshall’s grabbed the ball right at midfield and returned the kick to the T-Bolts’ 25. With 3:27 remaining Deangelo Worthy scored on a nine yard run to put the Cougars up 32-15. Weatherford blocked his second point after attempt of the night following the TD. Northmont scored the final points of the game on five play, 64-yard drive capped by a three yard run by Oberer. Chris Okos point after was good to make the final tally, 32-22.
Luke Knapke follows his tee shot during a recent golf match at Moss Creek.
DAYTON — Northmont finished fifth out of six teams at the annual Diana Schwab Invitational at the Dayton Country Club. The Thunderbolts had some consistent scores, but not low enough to finish at the top of the field. Fairmont won the invitational with a team score of 165 while Northmont came in at 185. Shawn Richards, Luke Knapke and Dylan Greer each recorded rounds of 46 with Ben Sage and Greg Peffley each shooting 47. Kyle Lieter finished at 53. Northmont then played Springfield at the Elks Golf Course, a challenging course with undulating greens with plenty of water hazards. “The par four holes were average distance and the par fives were shorter than usual, but every fairway was lined with trees so if you didn’t hit a good drive you were in trouble,” said Northmont coach Nathan Hannahan. To top things off, Springfield played its best round of the season led by Mitchell Edger recording the lowest score of the day with a 38 to help the Wildcats finish with a team score of 168. “If a team shoots 170 you can pretty much beat anybody,” Hannahan said. “Granted, it was Springfield’s home course, but a team has to be able to play well at any Photo by Ron Nunnari GWOC course. We had decent See Boys golf on Page 10
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Girls golf team falls to Miamisburg by one stroke By RON NUNNARI Independent Editor Rnunnari@civitasmedia.com
CLAYTON — While not playing quite up to their potential, the Northmont girls golf team is showing signs of making a breakthrough. So far the Lady Bolts are 1-0 in Division play and 4-3 overall. According to coach Vivian Bibler, all six players on the varsity roster have the ability to score in the 40s. “We are working on getting more consistent scores,” Bibler said. At the Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) preseason tournament, the Lady Bolts turned in a stellar performance by placing fourth out of 14 teams. So far this year the team’s best
Photo submitted Katlyn Butler - senior captain hits a shot out of a trap in the Springboro Invitational at Heatherwoode golf course.
outing was a one-stroke loss to Miamisburg, 193 to 194 at The Mound Golf Course. Miamisburg placed third overall at the GWOC. “The girls have played some good courses like Heatherwoode, our home course Meadowbrook, Beavercreek Golf Club and at Country Club of the North versus ChaminadeJulienne and Butler,” Bibler noted. At Country Club of the Northmont the Lady Bolts placed second. Chaminade won the match with a round of 172, Northmont came in with a 204 and Butler shot 224. Senior captain Katlyn Butler has consistently been the team’s top scorer, shooting in the mid to upper 40s every match. Also on varsity this year is
Sarah Avdakov, Emily Saltsman, Rebecca Krizner, Shelby Hunter, Blake Johnson and Megan Meyer. So far Northmont has beaten Butler twice, Fairborn once, and has played in three 18-hole invitationals as well as the nine hole Diana Schwab Invitational. ”We’ve played a lot of nice courses this year,” Bibler added. Northmont will play at Yankee Trace vs. Centerville on Wednesday, plays at home Thursday against Alter, plays Butler at Cassell Hills on Monday, plays Fairmont at Meadowbrook on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and plays Troy at the Troy Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Girls tennis team nets a pair of victories TROTWOOD — The Lady Bolts tennis team scored a 5-0 win over TrotwoodMAdison last Thursday ti improve to 3-4 overall. Akilah Parker defeated Arlesha Cospy 6-0, 6-0 in straights sets at first singles. Marissa Anderson did the same at second singles defeat-
ing McKenze Moss 6-0, 6-0. At third singles Kennedy Harden defeated Donyel Crisp 6-0, 6-0 in straight sets to complete the hat trick. In doubles Ellie Barone and Michelle Hibbard defeated Maeisha Gray and Desirae Scott 6-0, 6-1. Hailey Weaver and Amari
McCain defeated Jade Redic and Lea Kelty 6-0, 6-0. “Everyone played extremely focused tonight, resulting in a dominant 5-0 win for us,” said Northmont coach Christine Hall. Tuesday, Sept. 2 the Lady Bolts scored a 4 – 1 victory at home over Springfield.
Parker [N] defeated Nicole Pavlatos 6-1, 6-1. Anderson [N] defeated Nezhad 6-4, 6-3 and Harden [N] defeated McLean 6-2, 6-0. In doubles Kristin Campbell and Nadia Syed [S] defeated Barone and Hibbard 6-4, 6-1 to hand Northmotn its only match loss.
At second doubles Weaver and McCain [N] defeated Unum Ranginwala and Ellen Jochum 6-1, 2-6, 6-2. “This was a huge GWOC win for us tonight! Our division is very competitive and we knew this was a chance to beat a good team and get some confidence,” Hall
added. “I think that our tough close losses last week helped prepare us for this important league match tonight, one that really matters.” The win saw Northmont improve to 4-4 overall and 1-1 in Central Division play of the Greater Western Ohio Conference.
Talkin’ Reds: Pulling for the Cardinals?
Nick Dudukovich To clinch the division, the Reds would have to overcome a 4.5 game deficit to a team
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they haven’t proven they can beat. Call me crazy, but if the Reds can’t win the division, it’d be in the Reds’ best interest for the Cardinals, rather than the Pirates, to raise the Divisional championship flag. How would you feel about a one-game wildcard playoff at Busch Stadium? Heading into the Aug. 28, the Reds were 4-10 against the Birds and 2-6 when playing in St. Louis. With the whole-she-bang riding on one game, I’d rather take my chances against a Pirates a team the Reds have had a little more more success with (although still a 6-7 losing record). Wishing good things for the Cardinals is a treasonable offense in Reds country, but a longer postseason could be had if the team is able to delay a potential showdown with their heated rival. It could all blow up and the
Cardinals could make the Reds look silly, as they’ve done most of the 2013 campaign. But who knows? Maybe the Reds get hot. You just never know. A glove man: It would’ve been hard to believe if someone told me in April that Todd Frazier’s glove would be more reliable than his bat. Many expected the Reds third baseman to struggle with defense, but that’s hardly been the case, as FanGraphs.com ranks Frazier as third best defensive third baseman in all of baseball. Frazier had a ultimate zone rating of 14.2 heading into Aug. 28. Only Baltimore’s Manny Machado (27), Colorado’s Nolan Arenado (25.2) and Tampa’s Evan Longoria (19.5) have fielded better. For the non-sabermetric crowd, Frazier has just seven errors in 1,028 innings, compared to last season, when the
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and first base, respectively. Stellar arms: This column didn’t have the makings of a sabermetric theme at its onset, but i’m going to let it ride. While were talking about pitching, the Reds have two of the game’s best pitchers when it comes to WAR, according to Fangraphs. The website ranks Mat Latos (13-5, 3.03 ERA) as the ninth best pitcher in the game with a 4.3 WAR. For those keeping track, recently injured Matt Harvey of the Mets leads this category (6.1). Homer Bailey, despite being 8-10, is 19th on the list and is good for 3.4 WAR. The Sabermetric Kingdom don’t care a lot about wins and losses, and instead focuses on innings pitched and runs allowed. The Texas native has proved to be an innings eater and had racked up 170 through 26 starts, while posting a 3.71 ERA.
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per round,” Hannahan noted. Another sophomore, Ben Sage, finished with a round of 44 - his best of the season. Luke Knapke recorded a 10 on hole No. 4 and still managed to finish with a 46. “Knapke is averaging 44. If he can just eliminate a big score on one hole every round, he could be right up there with Richards,” Hannahan stated. Kyle Lieter shot a 48 while Dylan Greer and Greg Peffley both finished with a 50. “Tree trouble makes for a busy day, and The Elks
course had plenty of trees,” Hannahan said. “A few of the holes had intersecting water hazards, so it was hard to rely on distance to the hole. We haven’t played that course in a few years and our players couldn’t rely on their opponents providing them with accurate information on how to play each hole.” Since Springfield switched its home course from Reid Park to the Elks, it was the first time the Thunderbolts had played the course with its current lineup. “Our players are good
enough to shoot in the 160s and I’m positive we can get there,” Hannahan added. This week the Thunderbolts will play in the 17 team Fairmont Invitational at the NCR Country Club. Thursday the Bolts will play at home (Moss Creek) vs. Greenville and on Sept. 10 will host Lebanon. On Wednesday, Sept. 11 the Thunderbolts and Middletown will play Centerville at Yankee Trace nad Thursday, Sept. 12 plays Fairmont at Beavercreek Golf Club.
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New Jersey native committed five errors in 589 2/3 innings. While his glove at the hot corner is a pleasant surprised, many, including myself, thought he’d produce more at the plate, especially when the club needed him to step up after Ryan Ludwick went down Opening Day. Frazier’s slugging percentage stands at .390. His Wins Above Replacement (WAR) is 2.8, which suggests he’s just been average. Many thought he’d perform better. Good gloves: The Reds pitching has been very good, and the defense has a lot to do with their success. Besides Frazier, all of the Reds infielders are among the top 10 at their respective spots. Fangraphs ranked Brandon Phillips as the third best defensive second baseman, while Zack Cozart and Joey Votto were ninth at shortstop
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