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Street projects a tough sell Bethany J. Royer Staff Writer broyer@civitasmedia.com
PIQUA —Getting the city in line for future street projects proved a tough sell at Tuesday’s commission meeting. As emphasized several Mike Ullery
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PIQUA — The program is called “Unity in the Community.” The objective is to bring employees of Unity National Bank out into the community to lend a helping hand and get to know their neighbors and customers. The results are — right on target. This is the first year for the program, organized by Unity National Bank M a rke t i n g Manager Julie Monnin. It sent Unity associates to a variety of locations over a two-week period. Monnin said that the program has “gotten great feedback.” “We have nine project sites and a total of 12 shifts. It allows employees to spend time together,” said Monnin. Unity volunteers have done landscaping in downtown Piqua, alongside the Piqua Parks Department, worked at Habitat for Humanity and Partners of Hope, among other projects. Several of the volun-
times by Gary Huff, city manager, and perhaps best explained by Mayor Lucy Fess no decisions were on the resolution. One that included a potential conversion of the current four-corner intersection at Looney and Garbry Road to a
roundabout and a ten foot wide bike/pedestrian lane on East Ash Street. “We’re not approving anything,” reiterated Fess on the particulars of the projects that seemed to trip up the meeting. As the resolution was to
seek an approval to apply for funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC). But the potential of a roundabout has been a particular source of concern for both Commissioner Joe Wilson and
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TROY — A Troy man who led authorities on a highspeed pursuit through Piqua streets learned his fate at a sentencing hearing in common pleas court Tuesday. Michael S. Minnich, 45, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his conviction of failure to comply with law enforcement as a result of the police chase. In addition, his driver’s license was suspended for three years. Minnich was arrested on
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the night of Feb. 2 after he was driving a pick-up truck that crashed. Police said Minnich drove through neighborhoods in and around Washington, Nicklin and Cherry streets at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour with one subject in the bed of the truck and three passengers inside of the vehicle. Minnich None of the passengers were charged as a result of the chase. Reports state Minnich turned north on State Route
66 and later led Piqua police down Hardin Alternate Road where Minnich lost control on the snow-covered road and went off the roadway. There were no serious injuries reported as a result of the traffic crash. Other charges Minnich faced included operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless operation, failing to stop for traffic signals and driving without headlights, all misdemeanors.
tion to the jail sentence, was ordered to serve two years on community control sanctions. Epley did not speak at the hearing, but Judge Robert Lindeman said the age of the victim, who was 13, was “concerning” before handing down the sentence. L i n d e m a n Epley warned Epley that if he does not comply with the terms of his probation he will sentence him to 11 months in prison.
Prosecutors said Epley sent the inappropriate material the juvenile March 3, which is when authorities first began investigating the case. While his charge was sexual in nature, his case did not qualify him to be labeled as a sex offender. Originally, Epley was charged with the second-degree felony of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.
Suspect sentenced in sexting case Will E Sanders
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TROY — A common pleas court judge handed down a jail sentence of 30 days against a Troy man convicted of sending texts and pictures of an inappropriate nature to a juvenile female. Michael E. Epley, 27, pleaded no contest and was found guilty of felony disseminating matter harmful to juveniles in August at a court hearing and on Tuesday, in addi-
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teers visited the Miami County Animal Shelter on Tuesday. The visit was a noticeable labor of love for the volunteers as they helped out with everything from cleaning to walking animals. Many of the dog walks lasted longer than usual as Unity associates spent time playing with the gentle and playful dogs, all looking for good homes. Scott Davis, branch manager at the Walmart location was typical as he spent time playing with a one-year-0ld female Boxer named “Leah.” She is spayed and described as “energetic and playful.” Leah is available for adoption. Director of the Miami County Animal Shelter, Marcia Doncaster was excited to have the Unity National Bank volunteers choose them for their volunteer project. “To have people come in who care like we care,” is the largest benefit, said Doncaster. The project began Mike Ullery | Staff Photo Oct. 8 and runs through Leah, a one-year-old Boxer checks out the camera while Unity National Bank volunteer Scott Davis hangs on to her leash at the Miami County Animal Shelter on Tuesday. the 17th.
Piqua chase suspect sentenced Will E Sanders
Commissioner Bill Vogt. “I don’t like the roundabout, at all,” said Wilson in a near echo of sentiments voiced earlier by Vogt during the meeting, along with concerns over the city’s monetary
Cell phone sex offender sentenced Will E Sanders
where he lives, works or receives an education for the next 15 years. He faced up to one TROY — An acci- year in prison and a dental discovery of a $2,500 fine. cell phone underneath Ferryman did not a couch cushion by the address the court at the mother of a juvenile girl hearing. has resulted in a Piqua The judge said if man being sentenced to Ferryman breaks the a 30-day jail sentence conditions of his probaand a two-year tion he will be term of probation. sentenced to Travis K. 11 months in Ferryman, 24, prison. was convicted of According to the fifth-degree court and police felony illegal use documents the of a minor in mother of the nudity-oriented 15-year- old material or per- Ferryman victim found formance Aug. 11 after Ferryman’s cell phone he was found to be in possession of a video of underneath a couch a nude and under-aged cushion. Upon reviewing female on his cell phone the phone the mother that he accidentally left found an illicit video of her daughter on at the victim’s house. The mother of the vic- Ferryman’s phone. When the mother tim later found the phone of the victim found in the couch, searched its contents and discov- the phone she conered the video before tacted the Piqua Police Department, at which contacting the police. At his sentencing hear- point in time an invesing, Ferryman was also tigation began, police labeled as a tier I sex records show. Police say the victim offender, which requires him to annually register was a willingly particias such in the county pant in the video.
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Troy arson suspect seeks to withdraw guilty pleas Will E Sanders
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TROY — A convicted arsonist allegedly responsible for fire at a Troy apartment building in May wants withdraw his formerly entered pleas of guilty in the case. But on Tu e s d a y a hearing scheduled for the s u s p e c t , LeGrant Michael D. LeGrant, 26, of Troy, charged with two counts of aggravated arson, was continued after his attorney filed a motion to withdraw himself from the case. According to that motion, attorney Paul Princi requested to be withdrawn from the case after LeGrant told the lawyer he did not fully understand his constitutional rights when he entered the guilty pleas to the arson charges at a change of plea hearing Aug. 14. In a memorandum filed with the court, Prince stated the prosecutor’s office plans on calling Princi as a witness at LeGrant’s hearing where he seeks to withdraw his guilty pleas. On May 22 authorities allege that LeGrant intentionally set a blaze at 32 Foss Way, Troy. As a result of that fire three people were forced to jump from a second-story window and four others had to be rescued by the fire department. Those three residents who jumped were transported to the hospital with injuries, but they all fully recovered. Authorities said LeGrant deliberately set the fire and that the blaze was directed toward one resident who lived at the building. LeGrant was originally charged with five counts of aggravated arson, but pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated arson — one charge is a seconddegree felony and the other a first-degree felony. The first-degree felony count represents harm to people and the lesser felony count involves the damage to the structure. He faces nearly two decades in prison, in addition to any fines or restitution ordered in the case. Damage to the structure was estimated at $250,000 and an additional $60,000 for contents. LeGrant remains jailed on a $100,000 bond. In a strange turn of events over the weekend, the site of the arson at 32 Foss Way caught fire again after a fire started in the basement. At the time the building was being prepped for demolition by the owner.
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Obituaries MELVIN LONGENDELPHER COVINGTON — Melvin F. Longendelpher, 96, of Covington, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at The Brethren Home, Greenville. He was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Covington, to George W. and Rose Marie ( F l e t c h e r ) Longendelpher. Mel worked as a grinder at French Oil, Piqua, and retired in 1977, after 23 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, playing cards, and woodworking. He was a longtime member of the Covington Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon, sang in the choir, and participated in several ministries of the church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Ione (Smitley) Longendelpher; son, Terry Longendelpher; greatgrandchildren, Austin Miller and Macenzie Anderson; sisters, Vera Wise and Beulah Wray; and brothers, Glenn Longendelpher and George Longendelpher. He will be missed and remembered by his wife,
Pearl Virginia (Dunlow) Longendelpher; children, Melvin and Peggy Longendelpher of Covington, Sherry and Rick Lavy of Piqua, Jerry and Vicki Longendelpher of Covington; daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean Longendelpher of Covington; grandchildren, Felicia, Tony, Wendy, Melody, Jeff, Shelly, Shantel, Shannon, Jodi; 23 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and brother, James Longendelpher of Troy. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the Covington Church of the Brethren, 101 N. Wall St., Covington. Pastor Michael Yingst will officiate with interment following at Highland Cemetery, Covington. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High St., Covington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Covington Church of the Brethren. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com.
WAYNE A. “MOGEY” MORRETT TROY — Wayne A. “Mogey” Morrett, 83 of Troy, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on March 2, 1930, in Christiansburg, to the late Theodore R. and Isabel C. (Yantis) Morrett. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis Jean “Jeanie” (Counts) Morrett; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce A. and Susan K. Morrett of Troy, Brian L. and Diana Morrett of Marietta, Ga. and John A. and Becky Morrett of Eaton; one daughter and son-in-law, Julie A. and Bill Roeth of Houston; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Martin of Covington; two sistersin-law, Nancy (Marvin) Anderson and Joan Counts both of Troy; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Morrett was preceded in death by one sister, Ila Dawn Morrett. He was a 1948 graduate of Troy High School, and a member of the First United Church of Christ, Troy.
Mr. Morrett was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran, having received the Purple Heart. He retired in 1994 as manager of Wilson Concrete after nearly 20 years of service. He was a football, baseball, and basketball player for Troy High School. He was also a longtime softball player. He really enjoyed his church activities, Navy reunions, and following the various activities of his grandchildren and great-g ra ndc hil dren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with Pastor Lauren Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, with Veterans Memorial Honor Guard the cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market Street, Troy, OH 45373, or Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
Death Notices STRUNK SIDNEY — Patricia Gail Strunk, 65, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, with the Rev. Harold McKnight officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 11 :30 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. WOOLEY VERSAILLES — Betty A. Wooley age 88, of Versailles, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, at Bailey
Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Randy Locker officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. WRIGHT LAURA — James W. Wright, 84, 14 Laura Circle East, Laura, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at the Kindred Hospital in Dayton. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Glen Cemetery with the Rev. Barbara Staley officiating. There will be no public visitation prior to the graveside service. Arrangements are in care of the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney.
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NY fights site listing homes for tourists to rent Verena Dobnik Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Each night, people in apartments all over New York City are cleaning up, putting out fresh towels and clearing out — to rent their private space to strangers from around the world. Thousands of city residents are using websites such as Airbnb.com to list apartments or rooms for as little as $35 a night, a phenomenon officials say is illegal in many cases, undercuts the hotel industry, avoids taxes and threatens apartment building safety. New York’s top prosecutor is demanding that Airbnb turn over data on city dwellers who have listed on the site as part of an investigation into whether residents are breaking a state law barring sublets for fewer than 30 days if occupants are not present. But many residents in the nation’s most expensive city say they’re providing a service that’s valuable to them and their guests. Subletting for nights at a time is often the only way they can afford to pay rents that average $3,000 a month and can top $6,000 in the most desirable areas. “I use Airbnb to supplement my income, and it’s allowed me to go back to school,” says Mishelle Farer, a 32-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant who rents her second bedroom in Brooklyn’s artsy Williamsburg neighborhood through Airbnb for $60 to $70 a night, depending on the season. Farer says she covers about half her rent through such arrangements. And besides, “I’ve met so many wonderful people from France, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Brazil, the Philippines.” Travel guide author Pauline Frommer says Airbnb and smaller sites such as flipkey.com, couchsurfer.com and housetrip. com fill a need in a city where hotel prices average
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This Oct. 14 screen shot provided by Airbnb from their website shows a typical search for listings of rooms to rent, in this case in the Queens borough of New York, through Airbnb. New York City tourists these days are increasingly opting to rent space in a strangers house through sites like Airbnb to avoid staying in a pricey hotel, but officials say the practice is often illegal, undercuts the hotel industry, avoids taxes and threatens apartment building safety.
$275. “New York hotel prices are truly outrageous,” Frommer says. “The city is overwhelmed with visitors, and it’s practically impossible to find an affordable hotel room, so you need some kind of outlet.” Airbnb started five years ago in San Francisco, after two roommates couldn’t afford their rent and inflated air beds for paying guests. It now operates globally in 35,000 communities, currently offering 500,000 listings, and is the world’s biggest shortterm rental company. The site takes 6 to 12 percent of every rental. In New York, the company says about 15,000 people are offering shortterm rentals ranging from $35 for a private space in a Brooklyn studio to a $60 walkup in Times Square to $120 for a garden apartment in Brooklyn’s Red Hook to $921 for an antiques-furnished loft in Tribeca. New York City has been aggressively challenging Airbnb, contending many sublets on its site are illegal because residents aren’t there. And the city says such rentals are cheating the city of lodging taxes. Since the mayor’s office began examining shortterm rentals in 2006, it
has fielded more than 3,000 complaints and issued almost 6,000 notices of violation, including fire, safety and occupancy infractions, which carry fines. Airbnb says 87 percent of hosts in New York share the space they live in with guests. The company has called the subpoena of customer information by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman an “unfounded fishing expedition” and says hosts are responsible for following varying laws around the world. NYC & Company, the city’s official tourism agency, issued a statement saying, “This illegal practice takes away much needed hotel tax revenue from city coffers with no consumer protections against fire- and healthcode violations.” Neither city officials nor hotel organizations would estimate how much revenue hotels and the city might be losing. Landlords and tenant organizations have long complained that shortterm sublets are a violation of most leases and a security issue. Having strangers coming in and out of a residential building “is a terrible problem,” says Tom Cayler, chairman of the Illegal Hotel Committee
for Manhattan’s West Side Neighborhood Alliance. “If you come home at night and there are people in the lobby or elevator who you don’t know, you should be scared.” Sam Shaber, a musician who rented space on the Lower East Side for $150 to $225 a night, says she welcomed guests from France, Argentina, Sweden and elsewhere. And she said she always got a good sense of them from online exchanges and profiles before handing over the keys. “In this day and age of Craigslist, we have a radar for who’s weird,” Shaber said. “We never had one problem.” Airbnb renters say they can offer an experience hotels can’t — the opportunity to live like a native in funky neighborhoods off the beaten tourist paths. Sergio Verdasco, 33, a mechanical engineer in San Sebastian, Spain, was hosted by Farer in Williamsburg for three nights. “It was an amazing experience — a soft landing in a city where I don’t know the people and don’t speak the language well,” he said by phone. “She told me where to go, what she likes.” “It’s not the same as taking up a guide and doing what a million people do.”
Apple hires Burberry CEO to boost store sales Michael Liedtke AP Technology Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is entrusting the elegant stores that help define its brand to Angela Ahrendts, a respected executive who blended fashion sense with technological savvy to establish Burberry as a mark of luxury and success. The hiring announced Tuesday is a coup for Apple Inc. Besides providing the Cupertino, Calif. company with another sharp mind, Ahrendts should help Apple deflect potential criticism about the lack of women in the upper ranks of its management. Silicon Valley’s long-running reliance on men to make key decisions has come into sharper focus as online messaging service Twitter Inc. prepares to go public. Twitter’s closely scrutinized IPO documents called attention to the San Francisco company’s all-male board of directors and the presence of just one woman in its executive inner circle. Apple has one woman, former Avon Products Inc. CEO Andrea Jung, among the eight directors on its board. Ahrendts will report directly to
Apple CEO Tim Cook when she leaves Burberry to join Apple next spring in a newly created position of senior vice president of senior vice president in charge of retail and online stores. In a memo sent Tuesday to Apple employees, Cook said he knew he wanted to hire Ahrendts from the time the two met in January and realized “she shares our values and our focus on innovation.” Ahrendts telegraphed her admiration of Apple in 2010 when The Wall Street Journal asked her if she was trying to mold Burberry into something similar to other luxury brands in the fashion industry. “I don’t look at Gucci or Chanel or anyone,” Ahrendts told the Journal. “If I look to any company as a model, it’s Apple. They’re a brilliant design company working to create a lifestyle, and that’s the way I see us.” Ahrendts’ arrival comes at a crucial time for Apple and the stores that serve as the main showcase for its iPhones, iPads, iPods and Mac computers. Like the rest of the company, Apple’s stores aren’t doing quite as well as they once were, primarily because tougher competition has forced the company to trim its
prices. For instance, in Apple’s quarter ending in late June, average revenue per store declined 9 percent from the previous year to $10.1 million. Even more troubling, the retail division’s operating profit for the quarter dropped 19 percent from last year to $667 million. Apple ended the period with 408 stores located in 13 countries. The stores, which are staffed by nearly 42,000 workers, may have been suffering from a management void. Ron Johnson, a former Target Inc. executive credited for turning Apple’s stores into a thriving operation, left the company in 2011 to become CEO of J.C. Penney Co. Johnson’s successor, John Browett, left Apple in a management shakeup a year ago. Since then, the stores have been under the management of a lower-level executive and the senior vice president job remained vacant. This will mark the first time that the Apple’s senior vice president in charge of its brick-and-mortar stores also will be in charge of the company’s online sales. In his memo to Apple employees, Cook said he never had met an executive capable of doing both jobs until he got to know Ahrendts.
After much back and forth discussion on the roundabout and multi-use path, the resolution was adopted with a 3-2 vote with voiced elimination of any definitive attachment to a roundabout or multi-use lane width. Commission also adopted an amendment to sections of the Piqua code regarding construction requirements for subdivision improvements, and to apply for funding in phase III of the County Road 25-A reconstruction project. Construction is due to begin summer 2015, with an estimated local share between $600,000 and
$700,000. Commission also gave a first reading to an ordinance to vacate a public right-of-way between Hardin Road and State Route 66, the boundaries of the new water treatment plant construction site. Commission meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month, on the second floor of the Government Municipal Complex, in the commission chamber. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information visit piquaoh.org.
Projects From page 1 for the projects and safety in regards to the roundabout. In terms of safety, and according to Huff, a roundabout has proven to be an asset by reducing accidents 30 to 50 percent, and slow speeds in general, “Safety is so important to have in that area.” With funding from MVRPC neither approved nor a definite, and not available if received until Fiscal Year 2019, the city would have time to apply for other grants. Monies Huff states could be utilized to reduce any or possibly all of the city’s share in the projects.
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Send troops a little taste of home for the holidays Bethany J. Royer Staff Writer broyer@civitasmedia.com
PIQUA — A program to honor and support Ohio troops overseas began with a soup, stew and chili cookoff Saturday. A proper start to the fourth annual Stockings for Soldiers program held by Gover Harley-Davidson and Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home. A collaboration that will seek donations from Piqua and the surrounding Miami County area for Christmas stockings to be sent to troops serving overseas. “The stockings program was initiated by MelcherSowers Funeral Home in 2010,” stated Tracy Gover, Owner/General Manager of Gover Harley-Davidson, in a written correspondence that provided a sneak-peek into the program. One originally facilitated by the funeral home on their own including, “Promotion within the community, collection of donations, preparing the packages and paying for all of the shipping.” However, during a Gover Harley-Davidson Hero Day where the Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home encouraged people to take a stocking to fill, they also asked the motorcycle dealership to become a partner. And as stated in a press release, while sad to see these young men and women going overseas, both businesses consider it an honor to be able to support them. “Our goal is to send a stocking to as many of our
overseas troops as possible , so they will know they are in our thoughts and prayers,” said Gover with the American Legion, Kiwanis and Rotary to help with the expense of shipping the stockings this year and several other local groups and organizations having already pledged their help. While aid has been immense, there is always room for others to join and in a variety of ways, too. In the past, students of Piqua Catholic school have assisted by making Christmas cards to put in each stocking while another year the local art club provided dozens of beautifully decorated stockings to send. “It is great having our community reach out to our overseas soldiers this way as they work to keep us free. We are honored to have this opportunity,” said Jerry L. Sowers, Funeral Director, Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, with any left-over supplies to be donated to Blue Star Mothers of Miami and Shelby Counties for use in care packages to other soldiers who have ties to the community. According to Gover, in 2010 stockings went to the unit of Staff Sgt. Randy Haney whose mother and grandmother are from Troy. He was killed in line of duty in Afghanistan. The next year the stockings went to Bravo Battery while they were deployed, and last year they went to the 1486th which is the Ohio National Guard unit that the 1487th Transportation Company
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The fourth annual Stockings for Soldiers currently under way at Gover Harley-Davidson and Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home. More than 600 stockings having been delivered since the program began three years ago. See story for complete details on how individuals, organizations, and businesses can get involved in this holiday program.
replaced during their recent deployment to Afghanistan. “This year we’re planning to send them to sailors that are at sea on a Navy submarine, including Cody Keith, the son of Sherrie Robbins of Sidney who is also the Motorclothes Manager at Gover H-D,” says Gover with more than 600 stockings having been delivered over the past three years, with notes of appreciation from soldiers and their families thanking everyone for sending cheer and reminders of home to them over the holidays. The stockings will be available at both Gover Harley-Davidson, 1501 E. Ash Street, and MelcherSowers Funeral Home, 646 W. High Street, during regular business hours between now and Oct. 25. Filled stockings need to be returned to either location no later than Nov. 8. There are three ways to participate:
•Make a monetary donation at either Gover HarleyDavidson or MelcherSowers Funeral Home and they’ll take care of the rest •Visit either business website to review a recommended list of items and drop them off to either business by Nov. 8 •Pick up stocking(s) between now and Oct. 25 at Gover Harley-Davidson or Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home to fill with goodies and return to either location by Nov. 8 Each empty stocking will include a list of items that will make good stocking stuffers such as snacks, games, word puzzle books, batteries, toiletries, powdered drink mixes, and candy. Each soldier gets a stocking filled with goodies packed in its own box. For more information visit www.goverhd.com or www.melcher-sowersfuneralhome.com.
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Name Age: 12 Birthday: Oct. 16 Parents: Duane and Melissa Shortridge of Piqua Siblings: Tommy and Jacob Grandparents: Victoria and Richard Foreman of Covington, Millard and Diana Carnes of Sidney, Opal and Jerry Nix of Piqua, David Sr. and Maddie Madison Victoria Shortridge Shortridge of W.Va.
Pumpkin Show winners announced BRADFORD — The winners of the 2013 Bradford Pumpkin Show House & Property Decorating Contest are as follows: The Top 3 winners are Dennis and Cindy Cain at 517 S. Miami Ave., Amy Mitchell at 603 School St., and Dave and Debbie Richard at 127 W. Church St. People’s Choice award went to Dennis and Cindy Cain, and the Random Drawing went to Amy Mitchell. This year’s theme was “Back to the 80s.”
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UVCC names September students of the month PIQUA — Upper Valley Career Center Student Services Director Matt Meyer recently released the names of the Career Center’s high school students of the month for September. According to Meyer, students from each program are named for the honor to recognize extra effort and to encourage development of leadership, scholarship, citizenship and community service abilities throughout the year. The September recipients from Miami County are: •Bradford: Tyler Atchley, Environmental Occupations II; Robbie Loy, Environmental Occupations II; Justin Parke, Environmental Occupations I; Sierra Puthoff, Design & Digital Print Technologies II; Shane Warner, Environmental Occupations II
Class of 1961 plans lunch
PIQUA — The 1961 Class from Piqua Central High School is planning on meeting for lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 12:30 p.m. at Marion’s Piazza in Troy, 1270 Experiment Farm Road. Orders will be taken from the menu. Spouses/significant others are welcome to attend.
•Miami East: Brittany Elliott, Discovery •Newton: Heidi Denlinger, Discovery •Piqua Christian: Jenna Sherman, Environmental Occupations II; Jenna Sherman, Environmental Occupations II (English) •Piqua: Christian Bowman, Carpentry II (Global Events); Hunter Hall, Electrical Trades I; Darian Heater, Design and Digital Print Technologies I; Brandon Isaacs, Automotive Collision Repair I; Kayla Morris, Early Childhood Education and Care II (Student Assistance) •Troy: Kayla Dickerson, Cosmetology II (English); Ben Langdon, Teacher Academy; Kevin Rawlins, Computer Information Technology II; Aaron Short, HVAC/Refrigeration Technologies II (Student Assistance)
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Business pushes immigration reform even as it lays off American workers Recently the pharmaceutical giant Gang of Eight-style comprehensive Merck announced it will cut 8,500 bill would have no chance. That’s jobs in an effort to remain com- true, but what opponents worry petitive in a rapidly changing drug is that the House will pass some industry. sort of bill, even a limited one, that Earlier this year, Merck announced could then go to a House-Senate plans to cut 7,500 jobs, bringing the conference committee and eventutotal of workers let go to 16,000. In ally come out looking a lot like the all, Merck intends to lay off one out original Gang of Eight bill. of every five of its employees. Certainly some industry leaders At the same time, top seem to expect that. In Merck officials are urgAugust, the San Francisco ing Congress to loosen Chronicle quoted Carl the nation’s immigration Guardino, head of the laws to allow more foreign Silicon Valley Leadership workers into the United Group, a trade association States. that represents hundreds In a Sept. 10 letter to of high-tech companies, House Speaker John saying that after meeting Boehner and Minority with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Leader Nancy Pelosi, the No. 3 Republican in Byron York Merck Executive Vice the House, he’s pretty sure President for Human immigration reform will Columnist Re s o u rc e s Mirian pass. Graddick-Weir urged that the U.S. “Kevin is a longtime personal admit more high- and low-skilled friend,” Guardino said, according immigrants to “address the reality to the Chronicle. “We just met that there is a global war for talent” one-on-one and I firmly believe, and to “align our nation’s immi- without breaking confidences, that gration policies with its workforce we are going to see deliberative needs at all skill levels to ensure and thoughtful action in the House U.S. global competitiveness.” when they reconvene in September Merck, whose officials did not and October. I would bet on it.” respond to requests for comment, Afterward, McCarthy told the wasn’t alone in signing the letter to paper he didn’t say that, and a Boehner and Pelosi. spokesman said only that the House Other companies that have laid “will move with its own ideas and off thousands in recent years — solutions in an incremental way Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, United when it comes to immigration.” Technologies, American Express, But opponents of reform know that Procter & Gamble, T-Mobile, in addition to McCarthy, House Archer-Daniels-Midland, Cigna, Majority Leader Eric Cantor also Texas Instruments and more — are favors reform, as does influential also petitioning Congress for more House Budget Committee chairman immigrant workers. In all, represen- Paul Ryan. tatives of more than 100 big U.S. The position of House Speaker corporations signed the letter. John Boehner isn’t fully clear, but On Capitol Hill, the lawmakers at the moment, the entire GOP who are trying to stop a Gang of leadership team is consumed with Eight-style comprehensive immigra- the fight over government spendtion reform bill believe most of ing and the debt limit. In a recent those companies support reform interview, a House Republican said because they want to hire immi- of the shutdown battle: “Until this grants at lower wages. gets settled, nothing else happens.” Watching firms fire American That could be a while. The spendworkers while appealing for more ing and debt fight is unlikely to have immigration is a disheartening a clean ending and could stretch out spectacle. for months as Republicans and the “Senate Democrats, the Gang of White House negotiate some sort of Eight and the White House have all final agreement. apparently decided that large corBut immigration reform is always porations should be able to tailor in the background. On October 2, the nation’s immigration policy to House Democrats introduced a Gang suit their own financial interests,” of Eight-style bill of their own. It’s said Alabama Republican Senator given zero chance of passage, but Jeff Sessions, a vocal Gang of Eight it will be a vehicle for Democrats, opponent, in a statement. “Now along with some Republicans, to it falls on the shoulders of House keep up the pressure for reform. Republicans to do the right thing And then there is the well-funded and to defend the legitimate inter- pressure campaign from a variety of ests of American workers.” pro-reform business interests. The fear that Sessions and othThat’s a lot of pressure. And it ers have is that immigration reform still might work, even though that is not as dead as some observers seems unlikely at the moment. Just believe. The Gang of Eight bill because immigration reform is in passed the Senate in June on a critical condition does not mean it 68-32 vote, but promptly seemed to cannot roar back to life. disappear in the House. Republican leaders in the House Byron York is chief political correspondent for The Washington stressed from the beginning that a Examiner.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a new generation of leaders, social conservatives are looking for a lot more than opposition to gay marriage and abortion. An annual summit of faith leaders and conservative activists gave a platform to a new wave of Republican leaders, who derided President Barack Obama’s health care law, his steering of the economy and foreign policy along with a more traditional litany of social issues. In what amounted to an audition, Senate Republicans like Ted Cruz of Texas described a nation teetering on “the edge of a cliff” while Rand Paul of Kentucky said U.S. foreign policy needed to stop a “war on Christianity.” Mike Lee of Utah said the nation’s economic problems represented “moral threats” to the stability of families. “We can’t stop talking about the importance of our values and our culture,” said Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who joined a parade of prominent GOP leaders at the Values Voter Summit on Friday. “We can’t stop talking about them because the moral well-being of our people is directly linked to their economic well-being.” Organizers said Saturday that Cruz won the event’s straw poll of possible 2016 presidential candidates with 42 percent, followed by Dr. Ben Carson and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum with 13 percent. Paul and Rubio placed fourth and fifth, respectively, offering an informal popularity contest among the roughly 2,000 attendees. Social conservatives gathered at the summit as congressional Republicans sought agreement with Obama on a way to end the government shutdown, now in its 12th day, and avoid an economic default. Few in the audience expressed interest in backing down from efforts to defund or delay the nation’s health care law, a primary driver of the impasse, and said they wanted congressional Republicans to bring down the nation’s debt. Marlene Kellett of Columbia, Md., said Republicans needed to hold firm in their opposition to the so-called Obamacare law. But she expressed pessimism that Republicans would make progress. “I’m very opposed to Obamacare — it’s a disaster,” Kellett said. “But I’m not feeling very positive about (the impasse). So often the Republicans cave, and they can’t seem to get what they want.” Adrienne Grizzell of Lexington, Ky., said the accumulation of nearly $17 trillion in debt — the source of a debate over whether to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — is too often shrugged off. “It’s as if, ‘No, it’s not a problem, let’s keep spending,’” she said. “Nobody is saying, ‘OK, we’ve going to start spending less.’” While social issues touched the hearts and minds here, speaker after speaker stressed pocketbook issues a year after Democrats vilified GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney as being oblivious to the needs of middle-class families during tough economic times.
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Michael Kors hunger campaign goes big Samantha Critchell AP Fashion Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Kors knows a few things about getting his message out. His ads, fashion shows and even his favorite models and socialites pretty much ooze the jet-setter lifestyle he embodies. On Wednesday, however, he embarks on a new campaign: World Food Day. Of course, it will have the slick fashion touch. There will be user-generated content from shoppers, celebrities and activists on 12 of the largest billboards in Times Square; content that will be replicated on the WatchHungerStop. com website. Kors aims to have 10,000 to 20,000 images go up during the event. Models Lily Aldridge and Chanel Iman will be wearing their Watch Hunger Stop T-shirts, stores will be selling the fundraising watch that Kors designed, and a God’s Love We Deliver gala event will be held to bestow the Michael Kors Award for Outstanding Community Service to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. It was the year to go big on World Food Day, Kors said, thanks to his rapidly growing company that enjoyed a successful IPO in 2011 and earnings that nearly tripled in the last fiscal year. He said the company’s philanthropic efforts should grow, too, while focusing on a specific platform, and he couldn’t ask for a better partner than the
United Nations World Food Programme. His connection to World Food Day goes back to the 1980s and God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based organization that delivers meals to those in need. That’s when AIDS was hitting the fashion industry hard. “God’s Love had this seemingly simple mission of delivering nutritious meals to people too ill to leave their homes. I saw what a difference that small act made, both to those receiving the food and to those who helped prepare and deliver the meals,” Kors said. “So when I was looking to expand the scope of our philanthropy, hunger seemed a natural cause to commit to. I was also drawn to the direct nature of fighting hunger — I’m a results-oriented person, and this is a problem we can affect.” Kors said he knows fighting hunger is one of many causes that compete for compassionate consumers’ attention. October, for example, is known around the world as breast-cancer awareness month. “So, we thought, ‘How do you make a lot of noise?’ Times Square, of course, and the Internet. So we’re using social media to bring everyone to Times Square, where they can help spread the word,” he said. There’s no irony, or there shouldn’t be, that a fashion designer is tackling hunger after years of headlines about fashion’s too-skinny models.
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Bridget Jones is back in ‘Mad About the Boy’ Jill Lawless Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Readers, there is good news and bad news. Bridget Jones is back. But — brace yourselves — Mark Darcy is dead. Fans have been shaken by the revelation, leaked ahead of publication of “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy,” the third book in Helen Fielding’s series about the diary-writing singleton. He may be fictional, but the demise of Bridget’s handsome lawyer lover — played on the big screen by a smoldering Colin Firth — was headline news. “I turned on the news and there was the Syrian crisis, and then ‘Mark Darcy is dead,’” Fielding said, amazed. “It’s quite extraordinary for a fictional character to be treated as if they’re alive. I sort of think, hats off to Colin, because really he inhabited that character.” The reaction is a testament to the hold of Fielding’s characters on the popular imagination. In ditsy, indomitable Bridget, she created an archetype. (In Darcy she borrowed one, from the brooding Mr. Darcy of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”). Bridget, created for a series of 1990s newspaper columns, was a 30-something Londoner looking for love and career fulfillment while enduring the condescension of “smug marrieds” and confessing her many insecurities in her diaries: “Alcohol units 7, cigarettes 22, calories 2,145. Minutes spent inspecting face for wrinkles 230.” In “Mad About the Boy” she is still counting calories and booze, though cigarettes have been replaced by nicotine gum. Bridget is now a 51-year-old widow with two young children, convinced she will never find romance again. Fielding said she had no choice but to kill Darcy so Bridget’s story could move on. “The book I wanted to write was not about domesticity, married life. It was about Bridget struggling with what life throws at you,” Fielding said over lunch at the London gastropub where she likes to write in the daytime. “It was Bridget being single with two children in the age of technology. And rediscovering her sexuality. She was a mother and she lost it amid the nappies and the busy-ness. I think
lots of women go through that.” Breaking the news of Darcy’s demise to Firth, who starred opposite Renee Zellweger in the film adaptations of “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,” was surprisingly tough. “I was really nervous, and I had to make sure that he had someone with him and they were sitting down. And then I said, ‘Colin, I’ve got something really bad to tell you.’ “And then I suppose I just said ‘You’re dead,’ which is an odd thing to say to anyone. And we were both upset, but at the same time we were laughing.” “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” published in 1996, turned Fielding from a freelance journalist into one of Britain’s most successful writers. The novel and its 1999 sequel have sold 15 million copies. For years, Fielding resisted writing another installment. She was drawn back into Bridget’s world by a desire to write about the lives of middleaged women, who often face stereotyping, just as the single Bridget did in the earlier books. “There was the idea of ‘tragic, barren spinster’ because she was unmarried in her 30s,” Fielding said. “It was real then. You were Miss bloody Havisham if you didn’t have a boyfriend at 35. And I think the same is true of the middle-aged woman now. “When I was in my 20s, I couldn’t imagine that life would continue beyond 40, really,” she added. “I couldn’t imagine there would still be dating and going out and getting drunk with your friends and worrying about calls or texts that hadn’t come, and what to wear.” In “Mad About the Boy,” Bridget’s romantic misadventures are overshadowed by loss and the fear of aging — but a strong comic vein remains. “I think most of the things I write are a mixture of dark and light,” Fielding said. Life is “not all sailing along marvelously, nor is it ‘Oh, we’re in a well of despair.’ People hit tough times, and then their friends get round them and cheer them up and then they keep buggering on.” As in the previous books, Bridget can lean on old friends Jude, Tom and Talitha, as well as disreputable former paramour Daniel Cleaver. She navigates the treacherous world of online dating sites and Twitter,
and acquires a 29-year-old boyfriend named Roxster. The book also introduces Mr. Wallaker, a teacher at Bridget’s son’s school with whom she instantly clashes. But wait — is that a spark between them? (Hint: Fielding says her dream casting for a movie adaptation is Daniel Craig). Bridget has always contained elements of Fielding, who is 55 and, like her character, lives in one of the nicer areas of North London with two young children. She is separated from their father, American comedy writer Kevin Curran. There are glimpses of Bridget in the writer’s quick wit and sense of the absurd — though Fielding exudes a considerably greater sense of control than her hapless heroine. “Mad About the Boy” suffered its own Bridget Jones-style mishap when 40 pages from another book, a memoir by actor David Jason, were inserted into the British edition by mistake. And some of the reviews have been less than glowing: not everyone hails mishap-prone, insecure Bridget as a 21st-century heroine. Guardian newspaper columnist Suzanne Moore wrote a piece headlined “Why I Hate Bridget Jones,” condemning the character as “vapid, consumerist and self-obsessed” and the book as antifeminist. Fielding has heard that argument before. She said that if women can’t make fun of themselves, “we haven’t got very far at being equal, have we?” “And also, I think that is the way women communicate with each other, often, privately. They talk about their frailties, their mess-ups, their weaknesses, their vulnerabilities, and they are funny about it and they support each other. “I was surprised with the first book, with the women who told me they identified with it — powerful, successful women, saying ‘Oh yes, I have that problem with tights being all tangled up.’ And it’s not just women, either. (Prime Minister) David Cameron was in the papers not so long ago … and he said that he’d get in a situation when he’s got the kids in the back of the car and he gets a head of state on the phone: ‘Will you shut up, I’ve got the Israeli prime minister on the phone!’ “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is published in the United States by Knopf on Tuesday.
Teens must be responsible for birth control Dear Abby: My 17-year-old daughter confided that she has become sexually involved with her boyfriend and asked if I would buy condoms for her. I agreed that she should protect herself and bought her a box of 12. A week later, she informed me that she needed another 12-pack. When I asked why she had run out so quickly, she confessed that she has been supplying them to her girlfriends. Apparently they can’t confide in their moms the way she can with me. My dilemma is that condoms are expensive and, on one hand, I don’t want to be the one supplying a group of kids. On the other hand, if I can help to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, maybe it’s worth it. What do you think I should do? — Safe Sex Advocate in Illinois Dear Safe Sex Advocate: If your daughter’s friends are old enough to be sexually active, they and their boyfriends should also be responsible enough to provide their own birth control. Generally, teens do not need the permission of their parents to receive information about it. Because you want to help them avoid unwanted pregnancies (as well as STDs), direct them to the nearest Planned Parenthood Center for
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in charge of the discipline. While this makes him Fun Daddy in our house, it makes me … Mean Mommy in Ohio Dear Mommy: It appears you’re not just raising three wonderDear Abby: I am the ful girls, but also coping mother of three wonder- with an immature, overful girls. The problem is grown boy. Parenthood is my husband thinks supposed to be a the way to make united, consistent them love him is partnership, a team by allowing them effort. Your huseverything I don’t. band is sabotaging I’ll give you some you and ignoring examples: I don’t that one of the let the girls eat anyresponsibilities where except at the of parenthood is table, so my hus- Dear Abby establishing rules band brings treats Abigail Van and limits that chilinto the family dren should live Buren room. I try to limit with. high-sugar/fat items like Your husband needs chips and candy, which parenting classes, and if he buys for them on a that’s not possible, some regular basis. I also try to sessions with a child adhere to a regular bed- behavior expert who can time schedule, while he explain the consequences thinks nothing of stretch- of what he’s doing to his ing lights-out to an hour daughters in the name or more later. of being “Fun Daddy.” Then he complains From my perspective, that the girls won’t lis- there isn’t anything funny ten to him, so I must be about it. You have my
sympathy. Dear Abby: I work at a senior retirement community, and the residents have a Halloween party each year. In the past, there were prizes for the three best costumes. However, last year they stopped giving prizes because one of the residents is a professional artist and costume maker, and the association felt it would be unfair to the others to have him compete. This year it was decided not to hold the contest at all. The residents are disappointed. How can they continue to have the costume contest and include the professional? — Dressed Up in Louisiana Dear Dressed Up: Ask the artist/costume designer to be the judge. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Robotic surgery comes to UVMC TROY — Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) will introduce robot-assisted surgery to the Miami County area with the addition of a da Vinci® Si™ surgical system to the UVMC surgery department in November. The new system provides sophisticated robotic technology and offers a minimally invasive option for certain types of surgery. It will be the only robotic surgery unit between Dayton and Lima. “This technologic investment demonstrates UVMC’s commitment to provide our community access to advancements in minimally invasive surgery,” said Rowan R. Nichol, M.D., chair of the UVMC Board of Directors, and retired surgeon. “We are excited about the addition of this surgical technology,” said Tom Parker, UVMC president and CEO. “Our partner hospitals in Premier Health have been key in assisting with this important addition, sharing their experience in robotic surgery to help make this possible.” “As in all areas our goal is to provide effective, efficient treatment options that offer the best possible outcomes for our patients,” Parker added. With the new robotic system, small incisions are used to insert miniaturized wristed instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. Seated at the system console, the surgeon views a magnified, high-resolution, 3D image of the surgical site inside the body. At the same
time, the robotic and computer technologies scale, filter and translate the surgeon’s hand movements into precise micro-movements of the system’s instruments. Among the clinical benefits are enhanced visual clarity and surgical dexterity. The da Vinci System features an enhanced vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human wrist. “This technology takes surgical capabilities to a new level,” said Dan Bailey, DPM, and UVMC Chief Medical Officer. “Although it is often called a ‘robot,’ the da Vinci system cannot move or operate on its own,” he added. “The surgeon is 100% in control.” Initially, UVMC’s new robot-assisted surgical system will be used in the area of gynecologic surgery. When medication and non-invasive Provided photo procedures are unable to relieve symp- UVMC will introduce a da Vinci® Si™ surgical system to the UVMC surgery department in November. toms, surgery may be an effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. The da Vinci surgery system can An Open House to introduce the community to robot-assisted offer a minimally invasive option for cersurgery will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the main lobby at Upper tain women facing gynecologic surgery. Benefits for some patients include the Valley Medical Center. potential for less pain, shorter hospital The new surgical robot will be on display, and visitors will be able to stay and faster return to normal daily activities. However, not all patients are try their hand at operating the robot. Physicians who will be using candidates for robotic surgery. the robot will be on hand to answer questions. To learn more about robot-assisted Door prize drawings and refreshments will be included. surgery, talk to your gynecologist and/ or visit www.UVMC.com or www.daVinciSurgery.com.
Study ties chemical to possible miscarriage risk Marilynn Marchione AP Chief Medical Writer
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Ruth Lathi, a Stanford University reproductive endocrinologist. With a federal grant, she and other researchers studied 115 newly pregnant women with a history of infertility or miscarriage; 68 wound up having miscarriages and 47 had live births. Researchers analyzed blood samples from when the women were discovered to be pregnant and divided them into four groups based on BPA levels. Women in the top quarter had an 80 percent greater risk of miscarriage compared to those in the bottom group even though they were similar in age and other factors. However, because the study is relatively small, there was a big range of possible risk — from only slightly elevated to as much as 10 times higher. “It may be that women with higher BPA levels do have other risk factors” for miscarriage that might be amplified by BPA, Lathi said. The study is not cause for alarm, but “it’s far from reassuring that BPA is safe” for such women, she said. To minimize BPA exposure, avoid cooking or warming food in plastic because heat helps the chemical leak out, she said. Don’t leave water bottles in the sun, limit use of canned foods and avoid handling cash register receipts, which often are coated with resins that contain BPA. “It’s impossible to avoid it completely,” Lathi said.
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Dear Grandparenting: entails letting the child own whatI have many granddaughters and ever they do accomplish. When one grandson who everybody calls someone else steps in to do their Bruiser. He is big for his age on job, it reinforces the child’s negathe outside and little on the inside. tive self-image by making them If you ask him to do something feel inadequate. In this sense, his he says “I can’t”and gives you 10 well-intentioned sisters are unwitreasons. Even if he’s done it before ting co-conspirators. you get “I can’t.”Many Is your grandson times I see one of expected to complete Bruiser’s older sisconcrete tasks indepenters pick up the slack. dently? If so, involve Everybody has chores him in a group projaround here. If you ect and let him stop expect nothing, nothwhen he’s had enough ing is what you get. — stopping and quitIt’s frustrating tryting are not the same ing to break Bruiser thing. Should this of this habit. It’s not work and he becomes GRANDPARENTING like I’m asking the an engaged contribuimpossible. I just Tom and Dee and Cousin Key tor, praise can backfire want him to show me since it sometimes cresome effort. I will not baby him ates pressure on the child to conbut cracking down on him doesn’t form to our expectations. Child work well either. Either he breaks psychologists maintain it’s safer down or I lose it and start yelling to say “You worked hard”or “You or something. What winds up hap- did it”as opposed to “You did pening is that one of his sisters great!”or “You’re so smart!”Don’t gets sick of his alibis or takes pity criticize — the goal is to generate on him and does what Bruiser was effort. Other strategies include supposed to do. How do I get my giving your grandson a choice of lazy grandson to stand on his own chores and then stepping back, or two feet? shifting his focus by emphasizing -Taffy, Wyomissing, Pa. a lesser aspect of the greater task Dear Taffy: at hand. Clue your granddaughters It’s all too familiar — a grand- in so they don’t interfere. Hope child doing nothing, at odds with this helps! a grandparent who says nothing doing. Self-initiative, tenacity and Grand Remark of the Week perseverance are values dutiful Doyle Dennis from Seattle, grandparents encourage, and the Wash. was listening to grandson sooner they’re instilled the better. David speculate about his eventual Chronic slacking by grandchil- career. David said he might want dren with defiant, self-centered to become a policeman. attitudes may be best cured by “What would you do if you “cracking down,”but this situation stopped a car for speeding and seems to call for more finesse the driver was Taylor Swift?”asked and less force. A child with an Doyle, tossing out the name of a “I can’t”temperament lacks confi- leading female pop star. dence. “I can’t”is a means of self“First I’d ask her for a kiss and defense, preferable to the humilia- then I’d arrest her,”said David. tion of certain failure. Getting to “I can”may well mean Dee and Tom, married more than 50 years, have eight grandTogether with Key, they welcome questions, suggestrusting the grandchild to do children. tions and Grand Remarks of the Week. Send to P.O. Box 27454, things in their time, not yours, and Towson, MD, 21285. Call 410-963-4426.
This second week of October turned out to be nice and sunny although mornings are cool. It was a perfect week to catch up on outside work. One evening my husband Joe and the boys cleared out one of our gardens and tilled it. Joe planned a ground cover crop this year to help replenish the soil. We weren’t used to doing this when we lived in Indiana but with the soil being so sandy around here it will help. His year we are trying a winter radish, although not edible, that will help prevent weeds and also replenishes the minerals needed in the soil. Several families in our church district have tried them and had good results. The girls are also raking leaves every chance they get. They are accumulating on the ground faster than they can keep up with our many trees. There are signs of autumn everywhere, including farmers who are starting to harvest their crops. We had some very happy children last night. Minnie, the miniature pony that daughter Susan trained and is also the mother of our miniature pony, Prancer, is ours to keep now. Her owner called and wondered if we would want her. He said we can just have her since Susan trained her and he’s not really set up to take care of her this winter. The children wanted to go get her right away last night. Grapes are ripening late at the U-pick orchard this year due to the colder weather we’ve had. Tomorrow we plan to go pick grapes to put into juice. We are out
of grape juice so it will be nice to have some on hand again. Cider and popcorn and apples are also a favorite snack around here this time of year. Saturday morning we started out for Berne,Ind. to attend the reunion of my Grandpa and Grandma Graber’s family who are both deceased. They have almost 1,400 descendants now. It was a large gathering, which I’m guessing over 1,000 attended. This reunion was held in a large shed at my cousin Dave and Mary Graber’s. They furnished all the grilled chicken for everyone. We sure appreciated all the bother they went through. It’s not easy getting ready for a crowd this big. The rest of the food was a carry-in. There were casseroles, mashed potatoes, gravy, salads of all types, lots and lots of desserts: cakes, pies, cookies and bars. Lemonade and coffee were served for drinks. There was more than enough food. I took cherry and apple pie but there were many different kinds of pie there. The last time this reunion was held was nine years ago at Uncle Elmer and Aunt Emma’s. We were unable to attend so it’s been awhile since I’ve seen some of my cousins. I did see a lot of them at the funerals of cousins Dan and Chris in January. Our thoughts went to their families that day thinking of their missing loved ones. Our family went in two different vans since the 14-passenger vans are harder to schedule. Sisters
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He had hoped to stay on the job until he was 70, but his search for a new job was fruitless. So almost a decade sooner than expected, he retired. “It came sooner than I was hoping,” he said. “The economy doesn’t need me, so I guess I’ll just retire.” Others, like Margaret Yarborough, 86, of Scranton, S.C., had their plans thwarted by health. She had hoped to keep working as a department store sales clerk forever, but a car accident and arthritis made it impossible, so she retired a few years ago. “I sure would like to work,” she said. “I enjoy being with people. I enjoy having the income.” The A P - N O RC Center survey was conducted Aug. 8 through Sept. 10 by NORC at the University of Chicago, with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which makes grants to support original research and whose Working
Longer program seeks to expand understanding of work patterns of aging Americans. It involved landline and cellphone interviews in English and Spanish with 1,024 people aged 50 and older nationwide. Results from the full survey have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. Though a roughly equal share of survey participants reported feeling secure about retirement savings as feeling anxious, a significant minority gave signs of financial stress: One in 6 reported having less than $1,000 in retirement savings and 1 in 4 working respondents aren’t saving for retirement outside of Social Security. Some 12 percent of unretired people reported borrowing from a 401(k) or other retirement plan in the past year. Though 29 percent reported at least $100,000 in savings, some find even that’s not enough.
“All too often, people have a lump-sum illusion. They think, ‘I have $100,000 in my 401k,’ and they think, ‘I’m rich,’” said Mitchell. “But it doesn’t add up to much. It certainly is not going to keep them in champagne and truffles.” Dolores Gonzalez, 57, of Coalinga, Calif., expects no luxuries in retirement. She’ll be happy if she can simply afford her $2,200 monthly mortgage payment. She used to think she would retire from teaching at 65; now she says she’ll never stop working. She had been strained by helping to support her parents. Now she has less than $200 in savings and she worries about sustaining herself in retirement when all she’ll have is a Social Security check. “A lot of people don’t save because the cost of living is so high,” she said. “Retirement is not going to be comfortable. It’s going to be hard.”
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Verena and Susan rode with Joe and I and the six youngest in a 10-passenger van. Elizabeth, Susan, and their special friends came in a mini-van. Jacob’s oldest daughter Elizabeth also came with them so Jacob’s family could fit in a minivan. We stopped in at sister Liz and Levi’s on the way home. Liz set out snacks for everyone. We started home around 5 p.m. and arrived home around 7:45 p.m. A long, but enjoyable day!
Poll: Half of older workers delay retirement plans Matt Sedensky Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — There was a time when Tom Sadowski thought he’d stop working after turning 65 earlier this year. But he’s put off retirement for at least five years — and now anticipates continuing to do some work afterward. In an illuminating sign of changing times and revised visions of retirement, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Monday finds older Americans like Sadowski not only are delaying their retirement plans, they’re also embracing the fact that it won’t necessarily mark a complete exit from the workforce. Some 82 percent of workers 50 and older say it is at least somewhat likely they will work for pay in retirement. And 47 percent of them now expect to retire later than they previously thought — on average nearly three years beyond their estimate when they were 40. Men, racial minorities, parents of minor children, those earning less than $50,000 a year and those without health insurance were more likely to put off their plans. The recession claimed Sadowski’s business and a chunk of his savings, and with four teenage daughters, the graphic designer from Sterling, Va., accepts the fact he won’t retire for another five years or more. “At this age, my dad had already been retired 10 years and moved to Florida,” he said. “Times are different now for most people.” About three-quarters of respondents said they have given their retirement years some or a great deal of thought. When considering factors that are very or extremely important in their retirement deci-
sions, 78 percent of workers cited financial needs, 75 percent said health, 68 percent their ability to do their job and 67 percent said their need for employer benefits such as health insurance. “Many people had experienced a big downward movement in their 401k plans, so they’re trying to make up for that period of time when they lost money,” said Olivia Mitchell, a retirement expert who teaches at the University of Pennsylvania. The shift in retirement expectations coincides with a growing trend of later-life work. Labor force participation of seniors fell for a halfcentury after the advent of Social Security, but began picking up in the late 1990s. Older adults are now the fastest-growing segment of the American workforce; people 55 and up are forecast to make up one-fourth of the civilian labor force in 2020. That growth has paralleled a rising interest in retirements that are far more active than the old stereotype of moving to Florida, never to work again. Among those who retired, 4 percent are looking for a job and 11 percent are already working again. Those still on the job showed far greater interest in continuing to work: Some 47 percent of employed survey respondents said they are very or extremely likely to do some work for pay in retirement and 35 percent said they are somewhat likely. “The definition of retirement has changed,” said Brad Glickman, a certified financial planner with a large number of baby-boomer clients in Chevy Chase, Md. “Now the question we ask our clients is, ‘What’s your job after retirement?’” One such retiree who returned to the work-
force is Clara Marion, 69, of Covington, La., a teacher who retired in 2000 and went back to work a year later. She retired again in 2007 but soon returned to parttime work because she needed the money. When she first retired, she had about $100,000 in savings, but she has used much of that up. Her pension isn’t enough to pay her bills, and she isn’t eligible for Social Security. So she’s back in a second-grade classroom, four days a week. “I’d love to be sleeping in,” she said, “but I will probably never retire.” Though Marion’s finances are primarily what keep her working, she says she enjoys her work, in line with other survey respondents reporting exceptional job satisfaction. Nine out of 10 workers in the study said they are very or somewhat satisfied with their job. Increased lifespans and a renewed idea of when old age begins are also fueling more work among older adults. Six in 10 people said they feel younger than their age; only 6 percent said they feel older. Respondents said the average person is old at about 72. One in 5 said it depends on the person. Even so, one-third of retired survey respondents said they did not stop working by choice. The figures were higher within certain demographic groups: racial minorities, those with less formal education or lower household incomes were more likely to feel they had no option but to retire. Eight percent say they were forced from a job because of their age. In interviews, survey respondents cited health as well as layoffs followed by unsuccessful job searches. David Sandersfeld, 62, of Dayville, Ore., was laid off from his park ranger job two years ago.
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TOLEDO (AP) — An 18-year-old admitted Tuesday that he killed two teenage brothers inside a mobile home they shared with their mothers in northwest Ohio after an argument. Michael Fay pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated murder in a Putnam County court and faces up to life in prison when he’s sentenced next month. Fay and the brothers had gotten into an argument and he left the trailer just after midnight May 9, stopping at a fastfood restaurant and then at a storage unit owned by his mother where he retrieved a gun, said Todd Schroeder, an assistant county prosecutor. Both mothers were at work. Fay returned to the mobile home and shot 14-year-old Blaine Romes in the head while he was sleeping on a couch and then shot Blake Romes, 17, in his bedroom, Schroeder said. Fay fired the first shot when he heard a train coming down a track
directly behind the trailer, Schroeder said. “He waited for the whistle blow,” he said, apparently to mask the sound of the gunshot. Fay didn’t make a statement during the brief hearing. He had been scheduled to go on trial in November. Schroeder said he will recommend consecutive life sentences with the chance of parole after he serves 60 years in prison. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors dropped four other charges. Fay could be sentenced to a maximum of life in prison with no parole. Fay had only moved into the trailer just a few weeks before the shootings, Schroeder said. He and the brothers were named in an Amber Alert in May after the Romes’ mother discovered a gun and blood inside a trailer home where they lived. The mother frantically called 911 on May 9, telling authorities to “please hurry.” Authorities at first believed that all three teens had been kidnapped after finding a
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MONTGOMERY (AP) — Police in suburban Cincinnati are investigating why a hospital patient had a bag full of guns and other weapons. Montgomery police have released little information on what happened on Oct. 10, when they responded to a report of a patient threatening Bethesda North Hospital workers with a gun. No injuries were reported. Officers seized one .38-caliber pistol, two .22- caliber pistols, ammo, bear-deterrent spray, a gun holster and belt, scissors, nail clippers and a copy of American Rif leman magazine, according to a police report. Police say the patient remained hospitalized Tuesday, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The patient’s name hadn’t been released, and no
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In brief n Lady Indians drop match
CENTERVILLE — The Piqua volleyball team lost to Northmont 25-21, 25-17, 25-20 in Centerville D-I sectional tournament action. The Lady Indians finished the season with a 9-13 record.
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PITSBURG — The Newton girls soccer team lost 1-0 to Frankin Monroe Monday in D-III sectional tournament action.
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Houston schools have opening for seventh grade basketball, varsity girls track and assistant girls track coaching positions. Anyone interested should contact John Willoughby at Houston High School — 295-3010 ext. 2028.
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Newbright goal sparks Indians Piqua advances with 4-2 win over West Carrollton
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It was the kind of play Piqua boys soccer coach Nick Guidera has been looking for all season. And it couldn’t have come at a better team. West Carrollton had just scored on an “own” goal late in the first half of a D-I sectional tournament game Tuesday night at Wertz Stadium to take a 2-1 lead — when Andy Newbright drilled a shot from the top of the box with 2:55 remaining in the first half to tie the game at 2-2. Piqua rode that momentum into the second half and posted a 4-2 victory. The Indians will play the BeavercreekSpringfield winner at 2 p.m. Saturday. “I had just talked last game about us giving up goals at the start and the end of halves,” Guidera said. “This time we were able to get one. It was a big shot and I think it gave us a lift and kind of put them back on their heels.” That continued into the second half. “This is probably the first game we have come out and played with a fire like that in the first 10 minutes of the second half,” Guidera said. “We had them back on their heels a little bit.” It was still tied with
27:57 remaining when Griffen Jennings made the West Carollton keeper pay for a mistake. On a wet rainy, the keeper raced out to save a ball that was on the edge of the box — and when it slipped away it picked it up outside the box, giving Piqua a free kick. “I would have probably done the same thing,” Guidera said. “It is just instinct. I told the guys when it is wet like this never give up on a ball, you don’t know what can happen.” Jennings took full advantage, sending a beautiful, arching shot into the upper right half of the goal, out of the keeper’s reach to give Piqua the lead for good. “That was a great ball,” Guidera said. “It was a great kick by a guy who is capable of doing that.” While Grady Stewart, who had 10 saves and allowed just one goal all night, was up to the challenge the rest of the way, Piqua added an insurance goal three minutes later. Hunter Comstock sent the ball back to Luke Brown at the top of the box and Brown found the back of the net for the final margin. “We have talked to guys like Luke (Brown) about having the confidence to take a shot like
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Hunter Comstock, 4, and Andy Newbright, 10, celebrate after Newbright scores the Indians’ second goal of the game.
that,” Guidera said. “It has taken awhile, but he is finally starting to do that.” Piqua had gotten off to a good start in the game. Devon Parshall beat West Carrollton to a Jennings long ball and one-touched it into the goal less than 10 minutes into the game. “It was a greatball and a great play by Devon (Parshall) to one touch it,” Guidera said. “To take a bouncing ball like that and be able to put it into the net, that is not easy and Devon did a
great job.” West Carrollton answered with two goals, including one off a Piqua defender’s foot, before Newbright gave Piqua the lift they needed. “It is hard for a defender to not take a swing at the ball (as it is headed towards the goal),” Guidera said. “He just didn’t quite get enough of it and it ended up going in. Those things happen.” In the end, Piqua improved to 9-7-1. “It has probably been eight or nine years since
this program has had nine wins,” Guidera said. “Nine wins and a tournament win are a pretty big deal.” Now, the Indians likely will face top seeded Beavercreek, whose only loss all season was to Olentangy Orange. “They are a great team,” Guidera said. “But, if we play like we did the last 40 minutes, we can play with anybody.” And thanks to a spark late in the first half, the Indians have the opportunity to prove that.
Piqua fifth and sixth grade girls basketball signups will be held Thursday and Saturday at Piqua Junior High. Thursday’s signups are from 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday’s is from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact Rory Hoke at 778-2997 or hoker@ piqua.org.
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The Piqua boys basketball program will hold an “All You Can Eat” pancake breakfast made by Chris Cakes of Ohio on Nov. 16 from 8-11 a.m. in the Piqua High School commons. Tickets will be $7 and can be purchased in the Piqua High School office.
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The hardest part of the Piqua girls soccer team’s 2-1 D-I sectional tournament loss to Fairmont Monday night was seeing the end of the playing careers Danajha Clemons, Teija Davis, Maddie Evans, Kaili Ingle, Layne Patrizio, Abbie Perrin, and Michelle Smith. But, it didn’t take away from what the Indians accomplished under first-year coach Flo Loisy —posting the team’s best record at 10-6-1 since the Kylie Hayes era. The Lady Indians were 10-3-1, before finishing with losses to Troy, Lehman and Fairmont. “It was not the way we wanted the season to end,” Loisy said. “But, I am proud of this team and what we were able to accomplish. We have established something and shown what Piqua soccer can be in the future.” Monday, the Lady Indians faced a Fairmont
team that came in with a deceiving 5-10-1 record. “There is no question they are a good team,” Loisy said. “They play in the Central, so they have to play against teams like Centerville and Beavercreek — they are well tested.” And it was the Firebirds Kaitlyn Williams who found the net first — finding the right corner of the net with 27:34 remaining in the first half. It looked like Fairmont was going to make it 2-0 with 17:20 to go in the half, but Piqua keeper Reynna Lavey made a save on Abby Seubert’s shot from point-blank range. “Our defense may have been a little late getting back few times in the first half,” Loisy said. “That was a great save by Reynna (Lavey). That’s a game changer — if they go up 2-0 there, it is a different game.” The play seemed to spark Piqua and get the Indians offense untracked. Fairmont had pos-
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Piqua’s Teija Davis (21) is pressured by Fairmont’s Abby Seubert Monday night at Wertz Stadium.
sessed the ball for the most part up to that point — but Kayla Schrubb almost headed the ball into the goal off a cross from Smith five minutes later. Schrubb was able to even the game with 9:50
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to go in the first half, finishing a direct kick from Kaylee Bradney from the right side at the edge of the box. But, the game wasn’t tied for long as Fairmont was able to score another goal from in close
with 4:22 remaining in the half to go up 2-1. Piqua had opportunities in the second half as well. At the 34:30 mark, Amy Burt sped past the See GIRLS | Page 10
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Doing some comparison shopping Meyer checks out other Big 10 games Jim Naveau Lima News
COLUMBUS – Urban Meyer used Ohio State’s off week last Saturday to watch his daughter Gigi play volleyball for Florida Gulf Coast University. But he also sneaked in some time to watch Michigan play Penn State and Clemson match up with Boston College. OSU wide receiver Corey Brown went home to Philadelphia to watch his younger brother score three touchdowns in three touches in an eighth grade football game. But he also found time to watch a little college football. Linebacker Ryan Shazier went home with teammate Joel Hale to Indianapolis for some home cooking to try to
regain the five pounds he’d lost in the Buckeyes’ first six games. He didn’t spend a lot of time in front of a television, but he did watch the early part of the MichiganPenn State game. With national championship hopes and an 18-game winning streak, it’s hard for anyone at Ohio State to get away from checking out how the competition is doing, Meyer said at his weekly press conference on Monday. “I try not to, but the human element gets involved when you start watching some of these teams,” Meyer said. “I watched Penn State’s game. I got on my iPad and started watching it and watched it really close. “You start wonder-
ing where you stack up. And then I try to click back into it – don’t worry about that, just take care of your own business,” he said. “It’s my job as a coach and the job of our coaching staff to say it’s all about today.” Saturday, it will be all about Iowa (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten) for No. 4 Ohio State (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten) at Ohio Stadium. Iowa is coming off a bye week of its own after losing 26-14 to Michigan State on Oct. 5. The Hawkeyes’ other loss was in their opener against Northern Illinois. Iowa’s last win in Columbus was in 1991. Since then, Ohio State has won six in a row in Ohio Stadium and is 12-1 against the Hawkeyes the last 13 times they’ve played. Meyer said he thought
OSU’s bye week came at a good time because he didn’t see the same intensity in practice the week before a 40-30 win over Northwestern game on Oct. 5 that he had observed a week earlier before the Buckeyes played Wisconsin. Wide receiver Corey Brown said he didn’t notice a drop off in focus, but said having the weekend off after practicing early last week was welcome. “I think this bye came at a perfect time after playing two prime time games in a row. I don’t think it could have come at a better time,” he said. Linebacker Ryan Shazier said, “I definitely feel we needed this bye to get refreshed and refocused. A lot of guys were banged up and we’re going to get them back.
Six games in a row is a lot of games.” NOTES: GRANT’S DAD DIES: Funeral services for the father of OSU linebacker Curtis Grant were held Monday in Richmond, Va. Curtis Grant Sr., age 54, died last Tuesday. Meyer said he expects Grant to play Saturday against Iowa. SCHUTT RETURNS: Defensive lineman Tommy Schutt, who has not played this season because of a broken foot he suffered in preseason practice, will be available on Saturday. “He is a very welcomed back player,” Meyer said. “He might not have had the title, but he was a starter. He went down in training camp. He has worked his tail off. He should be a go Saturday.” HALL WILL
PRACTICE: Running back Jordan Hall, who did not play against Northwestern, will resume practicing this week, according to Meyer and running backs coach Stan Drayton. Neither coach said he would definitely play on Saturday, though. “He tweaked his knee in practice (before Northwestern). He made some progress, just not enough to play against Northwestern,” Drayton said. “We have plans for him to practice today (Monday).” MILLER READY TO GO: Quarterback Braxton Miller has no lingering effects from the knee sprain that kept him out for almost three games, Meyer said. “He’s 100 percent. He’s 100 percent ready to go,” Meyer said.
Bengals seem to Plenty of blame to go around be hitting stride
Browns will stick with Weeden at quarterback
Cincinnati in first place for first time since 2009 CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals are in an unfamiliar place six weeks into the season. Check out the AFC North standings. There they are, right at the top. And all alone. Cincinnati leads the division all by itself for the first time since the end of the 2009 season, when it won the division. Since then, the Bengals had made the playoffs twice, both times as a wild card. One of their goals this season was to overtake Baltimore and Pittsburgh for the division title. At 4-2, they’ve got a one-game lead on the defending Super Bowl-champion Ravens and a 2½-game lead on the Steelers. Cleveland is tied with Baltimore for second place. And the Bengals feel they’re just starting to find their stride. “We’re just scratching the surface,” defensive lineman Domata Peko said on Monday. “I think we’ve got to have a complete game — offense, defense, special teams. I think once we start hitting on all cylinders, we can play with the best of them.” A 27-24 overtime victory in Buffalo on Sunday represented a solid start to their most challenging stretch of the schedule. It was the first of four road games in a fivegame stretch. They play at Detroit (4-2) Sunday, host the Jets, then play at Miami and Baltimore.
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Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals seem to be hitting their stride.
If they can get through this stretch intact, they’ll be playing for the division title down the stretch. “If we continue going out there and playing hard, everything’s possible for us,” running back Giovani Bernard said Monday. “We knew going into the season that this team is very packed. We have playmakers across the board offensively and defensively.” The Bengals have won seven division titles during their 44 seasons. They’ve also reached the playoffs four other times as qualifiers. But they haven’t won a playoff game since the 1990 season, going 0-4. That stretch of playoff futility ties for seventh-longest in NFL history. They’ve gotten to the top with some very uneven performances. They beat Green Bay despite four turnovers. They allowed Buffalo to
tie the game on a 40-yard touchdown pass with 68 seconds left in regulation before pulling it out. They’ve had trouble putting teams away. On Sunday, Mike Nugent missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in the third quarter that would have made it 27-10. The defense then allowed the Bills to tie it. “As far as the biggest improvement, it would be to close the games out,” coach Marvin Lewis said on Monday. “That’s going to be important. We had a couple of opportunities to close it out and didn’t get it done.” One of the biggest questions on Sunday was whether the defense could come up with a second straight sensational performance. Cincinnati stopped Tom Brady’s 52-game streak with a touchdown pass during a 13-6 win at Paul Brown Stadium the previous week.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Weeden kept his starting job on his 30th birthday. Some might call that an undeserved gift. Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said Monday that he is staying with Weeden as his starter despite the inexcusable interception he threw in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 31-17 loss to Detroit. “This was one game,” Chudzinski said. “I thought that Brandon played well in spurts and at times he obviously made critical mistakes. “It’s just not one guy.” With the Browns trailing 24-17, Weeden, trying to avoid being sacked while under pressure from Lions defensive tackle C.J. Mosley, inexplicably flipped the ball backhanded toward fullback Chris Ogbonnaya near Detroit’s sideline. The shocking attempt was picked off by Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy, all but sealing Detroit’s comeback win. Weeden called the play “bone-headed.” Chudzinski didn’t use that adjective, but he didn’t think the gaffe warranted benching Weeden for backup Jason Campbell, either. In fact, Chudzinski said he and his staff did not even discuss the possibility of making a switch and Weeden will start Sunday in Green Bay. “It’s never just about one play or person to assign blame,” Chudzinski said. “We all can be better.” So the Browns won’t toss Weeden aside. Weeden’s mistake may have been Cleveland’s costliest, but it certainly wasn’t the Browns’ only one. They were outscored 24-0 in the second half by the Lions, who capitalized on mismatches with running back Reggie Bush; forced Weeden to rush his throws; and scored on four of five possessions after halftime. Weeden is an easy target for media members and fans, but Chudzinski said there was plenty of blame to apply evenly throughout Cleveland’s roster. “Anytime you’re talking about offense there’s a lot of different people and moving parts involved and it takes 11 guys to be successful,” Chudzinski said. “We’re playing well at times and at times we’re not playing so well. I think that when you look at it, Brandon is doing some good things and it’s really just a matter of cutting out the critical mistakes.” Weeden, who hit the big 3-0 on
From page 9 Fairmont defense for a shot from in close, but the Fairmont keeper was able to make the save. With 25:45 remaining in the game, Schrubb didn’t a great job keeping the ball in along the right sideline and made a perfect cross in front of the goal that the Indians were unable to finish on. And with 4:07 remaining, Piqua had a corner kick, but could not convert on its last serious scoring opportunities. “The ball just didn’t bounce our way tonight,” Loisy said. “These teams are pretty even and I think if we played again, it would be a different result. The ball definitely bounce Fairmont’s way tonight.” And with a strong nucleus returning next year — including two of the top scorers in the GWOC in Schrubb and Burt — the future is bright. “What we have to remember is the pain we are feeling right now,” Loisy said. “We have to come out next year and set the bar even higher. It hurts right now, but I believe what we are feeling is only going to make us better.” And make a tough ending a Tom Lillicrap | Staff Photo stepping stone to bigger and bet- Piqua’s Kaili Ingle (17) possesses the ball against Fairmont’s Emily Fuson Monday night at Wertz Stadium. ter things.
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The Cleveland Browns will stick with Brandon Weeden at quarterback.
Monday, was back in the starting lineup because Brian Hoyer sustained a seasonending knee injury in the first quarter on Oct. 3 against Buffalo. Cleveland’s offense ran more efficiently with Hoyer, who made fast decisions and got rid of the ball quicker than Weeden. And although benching Weeden may have been popular with a segment of Cleveland fans, linebacker Craig Robertson said Browns players are behind him. “He’s our quarterback,” said Robertson, the only starter in the locker room during a 45-minute period open to reporters. “You can’t toss and turn quarterbacks every week. We’ve got to stick with him and rally behind him. He’s our quarterback.” Chudzinski said it’s difficult to pinpoint the reasons behind Weeden’s uneven performances. He can go from making an accurate 30-yard throw one play to forcing a pass into tight coverage on the next. But the bottom line is that he’s not making sound choices. “It really just boils down to those critical decisions,” Chudzinski said. “The mistakes that he made yesterday, I know he wants them back and would like to have them back, but there are mistakes from other guys there, too. At times we didn’t have anybody open and he was trying to find somebody.”
Dribbling to tournament win
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Luke Brown dribbles past a West Carrollton defender Tuesday night in Piqua’s 4-2 win. For more on the game, see page 9.
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OHSAA Football Computer Ratings DIVISION I (top 16 from both regions qualify for the playoffs) Region 1 1. Hudson (7-0) 23.5571, 2. Lakewood St. Edward (6-0) 21.339, 3. Austintown-Fitch (7-0) 20.7214, 4. Canton McKinley (7-0) 20.3469, 5. Mentor (6-1) 16.9286, 6. Marysville (61) 16.8929, 7. Cleveland Heights (6-1) 15.8714, 8. Westerville Central (6-1) 15.7785, 9. Stow-Munroe Falls (6-1) 15.2571, 10. Wadsworth (6-1) 14.1929, 11. Elyria (5-2) 12.0214, 12. Cle. St. Ignatius (4-3) 11.6633, 13. Solon (4-3) 11.3286, 14. Strongsville (5-2) 11.0071, 15. Shaker Hts. (5-2) 10.0929, 16. Massillon Jackson (4-3) 9.9019, 17. Brunswick (4-3) 9.9, 18. Green (4-3) 8.9571, 19. North Royalton (3-4) 8.6643, 20. Tol. Whitmer (3-4) 8.3714 Region 2 1. Cin. Archbishop Moeller (7-0) 23.4489, 2. Centerville (6-1) 22.3367, 3. Cin. Colerain (7-0) 21.7316, 4. West Chester Lakota West (6-1) 21.1, 5. Hilliard Davidson (7-0) 19.35, 6. Pickerington North (7-0) 18.6327, 7. Clayton Northmont (6-1) 16.8514, 8. Cin. Elder (5-2) 15.7922, 9. Huber Hts. Wayne (6-1) 15.5382, 10. Fairfield (61) 14.5786 11. Miamisburg (6-1) 14.5, 12. Cin. St. Xavier (4-3) 13.6857, 13. Springboro (6-1) 12.4357, 14. Hilliard Darby (6-1) 12.1857, 15. Pickerington Central (4-2) 12.1111, 16. Dublin Coffman (4-3) 11.2714, 17. Cin. Oak Hills (4-3) 10.8214, 18. Lebanon (5-2) 10.4857, 19. Cin. Sycamore (5-2) 8.7714 DIVISION II (top eight from each region qualify for the playoffs in Divisions II through VII) Region 3 1. Cle. Glenville (6-1) 15.8413, 2. Brecksville-Broadview Hts. (6-1) 15.6214, 3. Willoughby South (6-1) 15.5286, 4. Bedford (6-1) 12.3214, 5. Kent Roosevelt (6-1) 11.5357, 6. Lyndhurst Brush (4-3) 10.2571, 7. North Olmsted (5-2) 9.5357, 8. Madison (52) 9.4286, 9. Westlake (4-3) 9.0857, 10. Painesville Riverside (5-2) 8.7214, 11. Parma (3-4) 5.5643, 12. Maple Hts. (3-4) 5.1786 Region 4 1. Avon (7-0) 18.6571, 2. Medina Highland (7-0) 18.3, 3. Macedonia Nordonia (7-0) 18.2286, 4. Akron Ellet (70) 16.7, 5. Perrysburg (5-2) 13.3429, 6. Avon Lake (5-2) 12.55, 7. Tol. St. Francis de Sales (5-2) 12.5357, 8. Massillon Washington (6-1) 11.9929, 9. Grafton Midview (5-2) 10.2429, 10. Uniontown Lake (4-3) 9.8643, 11. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit (4-3) 9.3085, 12. Tol. Bowsher (5-2) 9.1
Region 5 1. New Albany (7-0) 19.8297, 2. Zanesville (7-0) 19.2214, 3. Mansfield Senior (7-0) 18.95, 4. Dublin Scioto (52) 15.6, 5. Pataskala Licking Hts. (7-0) 14.85, 6. Worthington Kilbourne (6-1) 14.7429, 7. Cols. Northland (5-1) 13.3333, 8. Cols. Walnut Ridge (5-2) 11.1926, 9. Ashland (4-3) 9.2714, 10. Cols. St. Charles (4-2) 9.118, 11. Cols. Hamilton Township (4-3) 8.8, 12. Lewis Center Olentangy (6-1) 8.7214 Region 6 1. Loveland (7-0) 24.6929, 2. Cin. Northwest (7-0) 15.9429, 3. Cin. Mount Healthy (6-1) 15.4, 4. Cin. Winton Woods (6-1) 14.4699, 5. Cin. Withrow (6-1) 11.7643, 6. Kings Mills Kings (52) 10.5286, 7. Lima Senior (4-3) 8.85, 8. Cin. Glen Este (4-3) 8.25, 9. Cin. LaSalle (3-4) 8.249, 10. Harrison (4-3) 7.8357, 11. Vandalia Butler (4-3) 7.7357, 12. Cin. Anderson (3-4) 7.5929 DIVISION III Region 7 1. Akron St. Vincent-St Mary (7-0) 19.6501, 2. Poland Seminary (7-0) 17.3786, 3. Chesterland West Geauga (6-1) 17.3429, 4. Hubbard (7-0) 17.1714, 5. Alliance Marlington (6-1) 13.5643, 6. Chagrin Falls Kenston (52) 13.5143, 7. Louisville (7-0) 13.3786, 8. Aurora (6-1) 12.45, 9. Alliance (5-2) 11.0357, 10. Warren Howland (4-3) 10.6643, 11. Chardon (4-3) 9.6071, 12. Norton (6-1) 9.1643 Region 8 1. Tol. Central Cath. (7-0) 22.1929, 2. Norwalk (6-1) 15.2143, 3. Clyde (6-1) 14.65, 4. Sandusky Perkins (7-0) 13.5, 5. Tiffin Columbian (6-1) 12.8714, 6. Napoleon (5-2) 10.4714, 7. Defiance (4-3) 7.8786, 8. Parma Padua Franciscan (3-4) 6.9786, 9. Medina Buckeye (3-4) 6.1286, 10. Lodi Cloverleaf (2-5) 5.2, 11. Elida (4-3) 4.8643, 12. Maumee (2-5) 4.3643 Region 9 1. Cols. Marion-Franklin (6-1) 15.2643, 2. The Plains Athens (7-0) 15.25, 3. Chillicothe (6-1) 13.0714, 4. Circleville Logan Elm (6-1) 12.9143, 5. Dover (5-2) 12.0306, 6. Cols. Brookhaven (5-2) 11.3947, 7. New Philadelphia (6-1) 10.9357, 8. Granville (5-2) 9.8857, 9. Millersburg West Holmes (5-2) 9.4, 10. Thornville Sheridan (5-2) 8.7714, 11. Dresden Tri-Valley (5-2) 8.4571, 12. Cols. Mifflin (4-3) 7.9618 Region 10 1. Wapakoneta (6-1) 16, 2. Mount Orab Western Brown (7-0) 14.0649, 3. Springfield Shawnee (7-0) 13.8643, 4. Day. Thurgood Marshall (3-3) 12.2715, 5. Franklin (6-1) 12.0286, 6. Tipp City Tippecanoe (7-0) 11.3857, 7. Celina (6-1) 10.4429, 8. Springfield Kenton Ridge (6-1) 10.0357, 9. New Richmond (6-1) 9.4929, 10. Trotwood-Madison (4-
Prep Tournament Schedule TONIGHT BOYS SOCCER D-III Miami East at Troy Christian, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tipp City D-IV Bradford vs. Ansonia, 7:30 p.m. Troy D-IV Lehman vs. Troy Christian, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY GIRLS SOCCER D-III Triad at Lehman, 5 p.m. Botkins at Miami East, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Brookville D-III Miami East vs. Northeastern, 6 p.m. Tipp City D-IV Newton vs. Tri-County North, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY At Miami Valley Career Tech Center BOYS D-I B Race, 3:30 p.m. Piqua, Centerville Beavercreek Lebanon, Miamisburg, Bellbrook, Fairmont, Stebbins, Middletown, Fairborn, Franklin, Ponitz Career Tech, Sidney. D-III A Race, 9:30 a.m. Russia, Miami East, Covington, Bradford, Fort Loramie, Arcanum, Dayton Christian, Miami Valley, Mechanicsburg, Ansonia, Mississinawa Valley, Triad. D-III B Race, 10:30 a.m. Houston, Lehman Catholic, Botkins, Anna, National Trail, Franklin Monroe, Jackson Center, Emmanuel Christian, Troy Christian, Bethel, Catholic Central, Riverside, Middletown Christian. D-III C Race, 11:30 a.m. Versailles, Newton, West Liberty-Salem, Xenia Christian, Yellow Springs, Cedarville, Twin Valley South, TriVillage, Dixie, Tri-County North, Southeastern, Fairlawn. GIRLS D-I B Race, 3 p.m. Piqua, Springboro, Lebanon, Bellbrook, Miamisburg, Greenville, Springfield, Fairmont, Wayne, Franklin, Sidney, Ponitz Career Tech. D-III A Race, 9 a.m. Covington, Bradford, Fort Loramie, West LibertySalem, Mechanicsburg, Ansonia, Bethel, Troy Christian, Dayton Christian, Mississinawa Valley, Middletown Christian. D-III B Race, 10 a.m. Versailles, Miami East, Lehman Catholic, Houston, Botkins, Twin Valley South, Arcanum, Tri-Village, Franklin Monroe, Tri-County North, Dixie, Jackson Center. D-III C Race, 11 a.m. Russia, Newton, Xenia Christian, National Trail, Catholic Central, Yellow Springs, Cedarville, Riverside, Triad, Miami Valley, Emmanuel Christian, Southeastern. BOYS SOCCER D-III Newton vs. Xenia Christian-WLS winner, 2 p.m.
2) 7.3889, 11. Hamilton Ross (4-3) 6.9429, 12. Bellefontaine (3-4) 5.9857 DIVISION IV Region 11 1. Chagrin Falls (5-2) 12.5286, 2. Peninsula Woodridge (5-2) 12.0786, 3. Fairview Park Fairview (6-1) 10.6857, 4. Cle. John Hay (6-1) 10.2698, 5. Struthers (5-2) 10.2571, 6. Minerva (43) 10.0571, 7. Cle. Benedictine (5-2) 9.8857, 8. Perry (4-3) 9.7429, 9. Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (4-3) 9.7286, 10. Cortland Lakeview (43) 7.8929, 11. Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (4-3) 7.4986, 12. Cle. Central Cath. (5-2) 6.8357 Region 12 1. Caledonia River Valley (7-0) 17.8071, 2. Bryan (7-0) 15.1429, 3. Kenton (7-0) 15.0214, 4. Genoa Area (7-0) 13.65, 5. Wauseon (6-1) 11.8571, 6. Galion (6-1) 11.5429, 7. Wooster Triway (5-2) 11.2071, 8. Sparta Highland (6-1) 11.0786, 9. Millbury Lake (5-2) 10.9571, 10. Upper Sandusky (6-1) 9.7857, 11. Ontario (5-2) 8.5714, 12. Bellville Clear Fork (5-2) 8.1143 Region 13 1. Duncan Falls Philo (6-1) 12.9429, 2. Newark Licking Valley (6-1) 12.0786, 3. Gnadenhutten Indian Valley (6-1) 11.8929, 4. Zanesville Maysville (6-1) 10.1714, 5. Steubenville (5-2) 8.4662, 6. Bexley (5-2) 8.3643, 7. Carroll Bloom-Carroll (4-3) 7.4, 8. Wintersville Indian Creek (5-2) 7.2286, 9. Cols. Bishop Watterson (2-4) 7.2222, 10. Byesville Meadowbrook (6-1) 5.6857, 11. Richmond Edison (4-3) 5.5143, 12. Uhrichsville Claymont (4-3) 5.1643 Region 14 1. Kettering Archbishop Alter (6-1) 15.0642, 2. Clarksville Clinton-Massie (6-1) 13.6735, 3. Cin. Archbishop McNicholas (5-2) 12.2287, 4. Urbana (70) 12.0143, 5. Washington C.H. Miami Trace (5-2) 11.9971, 6. Middletown Bishop Fenwick (5-2) 10.8143, 7. Germantown Valley View (6-1) 10.6714, 8. Circleville (5-2) 10.4643, 9. North Bend Taylor (5-2) 10.3857, 10. Minford (6-1) 10.3643, 11. Carlisle (5-2) 9.5857, 12. Cin. Wyoming (5-2) 9.4429 DIVISION V Region 15 1. Akron Manchester (6-1) 15.8143, 2. Navarre Fairless (6-1) 11.5714, 3. Columbiana Crestview (6-1) 11.2857, 4. Beachwood (5-2) 11.1, 5. Sullivan Black River (5-2) 10.0286, 6. Youngstown Liberty (5-2) 9.7286, 7. Youngstown Ursuline (3-3) 9.236, 8. Gates Mills Gilmour Acad. (6-1) 8.949, 9. Canton Central Cath. (4-3) 7.0429, 10. Cadiz Harrison Central (3-4) 6.7714, 11. Magnolia Sandy Valley (43) 6.5214, 12. Garrettsville Garfield (43) 6.0786 Region 16 1. Columbia Station Columbia (7-0)
12.55, 2. Coldwater (6-1) 11.6786, 3. West Salem Northwestern (6-1) 11.6714, 4. Loudonville (7-0) 11.4857, 5. Huron (5-2) 11.25, 6. Pemberville Eastwood (5-2) 10.8429, 7. Findlay Liberty-Benton (6-0) 10.8056, 8. Doylestown Chippewa (5-2) 9.9786, 9. Creston Norwayne (5-2) 8.5429, 10. Liberty Center (5-2) 8.1071, 11. Orrville (4-3) 7.9214, 12. Archbold (6-1) 7.75 Region 17 1. Cols. Bishop Hartley (6-1) 14.5714, 2. Wheelersburg (7-0) 13.0714, 3. St. Clairsville (6-1) 12.6726, 4. Baltimore Liberty Union (61) 12.2357, 5. Martins Ferry (6-1) 11.7482, 6. Proctorville Fairland (4-3) 9.3429, 7. Chillicothe Southeastern (34) 6.1071, 8. Williamsport Westfall (34) 5.5143, 9. South Point (5-2) 5.5116, 10. Portsmouth West (3-4) 5.05, 11. Ironton (2-5) 5.0145, 12. Piketon (3-4) 4.0571 Region 18 1. Cin. Hills Christian Acad. (7-0) 13.2429, 2. West Jefferson (6-1) 13.0643, 3. Hamilton Badin (6-1) 12.7714, 4. Cin. Mariemont (5-2) 11.1, 5. Richwood North Union (6-1) 9.6429, 6. Day. Chaminade Julienne (4-3) 9.398, 7. Cin. Madeira (5-2) 9.2071, 8. Brookville (5-2) 9.1643, 9. Waynesville (5-2) 8.9643, 10. St. Bernard Roger Bacon (3-4) 6.4357, 11. Reading (3-4) 6.2071, 12. Cin. Purcell Marian (3-4) 6.0 DIVISION VI Region 19 1. North Lima South Range (7-0) 11.4929, 2. Mogadore (6-1) 10.9143, 3. Kirtland (7-0) 10.1861, 4. Cle. Villa Angela-St. Joseph (7-0) 9.7429, 5. Cuyahoga Hts. (5-2) 8.7429, 6. Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas (5-2) 8.2944, 7. Brookfield (5-2) 8.1, 8. New Middletown Springfield (5-2) 7.6046, 9. McDonald (5-2) 7.5071, 10. Newcomerstown (4-3) 6.3429, 11. Ashland Crestview (3-4) 5.2429, 12. Sugarcreek Garaway (3-4) 5.1929 Region 20 1. Haviland Wayne Trace (7-0) 12.85, 2. Delphos Jefferson (7-0) 12.5286, 3. Convoy Crestview (5-2) 9.7857, 4. Defiance Tinora (6-1) 9.4143, 5. North Robinson Colonel Crawford (6-1) 9.05, 6. Ada (5-2) 8.6286, 7. Lima Central Cath. (5-2) 8.55, 8. Defiance Ayersville (6-1) 8.2929, 9. Bucyrus Wynford (4-3) 8.2157, 10. Northwood (5-2) 7.6571, 11. Hamler Patrick Henry (5-2) 7.5214, 12. Bluffton (4-3) 6.8143 Region 21 1. Cols. Bishop Ready (7-0) 16.7357, 2. Lucasville Valley (7-0) 12.9571, 3. Bellaire (5-2) 12.2078, 4. Centerburg (7-0) 10.7286, 5. Newark Cath. (6-1) 9.8429, 6. Oak Hill (6-1) 7.9714, 7. Beverly Fort Frye (6-1) 7.8643, 8. Woodsfield Monroe Central (4-3)
7.4643, 9. Gahanna Cols. Acad. (4-3) 6.7214, 10. West Lafayette Ridgewood (4-3) 6.0357, 11. Crooksville (3-4) 3.7571, 12. Stewart Federal Hocking (3-4) 3.6926 Region 22 1. Williamsburg (5-2) 9.6214, 2. Cin. Country Day (7-0) 9.2316, 3. Mechanicsburg (5-2) 9.1429, 4. Cin. Summit Country Day (6-1) 8.9668, 5. Casstown Miami East (6-1) 8.7286, 6. Lewisburg Tri-County North (6-1) 8.4571, 7. New Paris National Trail (61) 8.4495, 8. West Liberty-Salem (6-1) 7.4643, 9. Arcanum (3-4) 5.8143, 10. Fayetteville-Perry (5-2) 5.7357, 11. West Alexandria Twin Valley South (52) 5.2643, 12. London Madison Plains (3-4) 5.2357 DIVISION VII Region 23 1. Berlin Center Western Reserve (70) 15.3571, 2. Norwalk St. Paul (6-1) 9.9357, 3. Wellsville (6-1) 8.8143, 4. Danville (6-1) 8.6724, 5. Lowellville (52) 8.4184, 6. Ashland Mapleton (5-2) 8.0357, 7. Plymouth (5-2) 5.1714, 8. Garfield Hts. Trinity (3-4) 4.9071, 9. Southington Chalker (4-3) 4.8196, 10. Mineral Ridge (4-3) 4.4929, 11. Lucas (3-4) 4.1, 12.Youngstown Christian (24) 3.4722 Region 24 1. Fremont St. Joseph Central Cath. (5-2) 8.7857, 2. Arlington (5-2) 8.3929, 3. McComb (6-1) 8.0541, 4. Leipsic (61) 7.7929, 5. Tol. Christian (5-2) 5.9071, 6. Sycamore Mohawk (3-4) 5.3429, 7. Tiffin Calvert (3-4) 4.9929, 8. Edon (5-2) 4.95, 9. Pandora-Gilboa (5-2) 4.8442, 10. Hicksville (3-4) 4.3714, 11. Delphos St. John's (3-4) 3.8429, 12. Lima Perry (2-5) 3.15 Region 25 1. Shadyside (7-0) 15.2286, 2. Glouster Trimble (7-0) 12.9571, 3. Steubenville Cath. Central (7-0) 10.0571, 4. Racine Southern (6-1) 9.8857, 5. Malvern (5-2) 7.2643, 6. Caldwell (5-2) 6.4143, 7. Beallsville (43) 6.2929, 8. Willow Wood Symmes Valley (5-2) 5.5429, 9. Crown City South Gallia (4-3) 4.9214, 10. Lancaster Fairfield Christian Acad. (4-3) 4.2431, 11. New Matamoras Frontier (3-4) 4.1214, 12. Grove City Christian (2-5) 3.9065 Region 26 1. North Lewisburg Triad (7-0) 14.7357, 2. Maria Stein Marion Local (7-0) 12.6929, 3. Covington (7-0) 11.0286, 4. Lehman Cath. (6-1) 10.4857, 5. Bainbridge Paint Valley (61) 10.0214, 6. Fort Loramie (5-2) 7.8153, 7. Cedarville (5-2) 7.6857, 8. Portsmouth Notre Dame (5-2) 6.8643, 9. Cin. Riverview East Acad. (4-3) 4.391, 10. Fairfield Cin. Christian (3-4) 4.2814, 11. Day. Jefferson Twp. (3-4) 4.0253, 12. DeGraff Riverside (3-4) 3.3182,
Record Book Football
NFL Glance East New England Miami N.Y. Jets Buffalo South Indianapolis Tennessee Houston Jacksonville North Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh West Kansas City Denver San Diego Oakland East Dallas Philadelphia Washington N.Y. Giants South New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay North Detroit Chicago Green Bay Minnesota West
National Football League All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE W 5 3 3 2
L 1 2 3 4
T 0 0 0 0
Pct .833 .600 .500 .333
PF PA 125 97 114 117 104 135 136 157
W 4 3 2 0
L 2 3 4 6
T 0 0 0 0
Pct .667 .500 .333 .000
PF PA 148 98 128 115 106 177 70 198
W 4 3 3 1
L 2 3 3 4
T 0 0 0 0
Pct .667 .500 .500 .200
PF 121 134 118 88
PA 111 129 125 116
W L T Pct PF PA 6 0 0 1.000 152 65 6 0 0 1.000 265 158 3 3 0 .500 144 138 2 4 0 .333 105 132 NATIONAL CONFERENCE W 3 3 1 0
L 3 3 4 6
T 0 0 0 0
Pct .500 .500 .200 .000
PF 183 166 107 103
PA 152 179 143 209
W 5 2 1 0
L 1 3 4 5
T 0 0 0 0
Pct .833 .400 .200 .000
PF PA 161 103 109 68 122 134 64 101
W 4 4 3 1
L 2 2 2 4
T 0 0 0 0
Pct .667 .667 .600 .200
PF 162 172 137 125
PA 140 161 114 158
W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 5 1 0 .833 157 94 San Francisco 4 2 0 .667 145 118 St. Louis 3 3 0 .500 141 154 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 111 127 Monday's Game San Diego 19, Indianapolis 9 Thursday, Oct. 17 Seattle at Arizona, 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 1 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Carolina, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Detroit, 1 p.m. San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Denver at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. Open: New Orleans, Oakland Monday, Oct. 21 Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 8:40 p.m.
College Schedule College Football Schedule All Times EDT (Subject to change) Thursday, Oct. 17 SOUTH Miami (5-0) at North Carolina (1-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 SOUTH UCF (4-1) at Louisville (6-0), 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 EAST Colgate (1-5) at Holy Cross (3-4), Noon Villanova (4-2) at New Hampshire (2-3), Noon Texas Tech (6-0) at West Virginia (3-3), Noon Fordham (7-0) at Yale (3-1), Noon Georgetown (1-5) at Lehigh (5-1), 12:30 p.m. William & Mary (4-2) at Maine (4-2), 12:30 p.m. Sacred Heart (6-1) at Bryant (3-3), 1 p.m. Lafayette (1-4) at Harvard (4-0), 1 p.m. Cornell (1-3) at Monmouth (NJ) (3-4), 1 p.m. Richmond (3-3) at Rhode Island (2-5), 1 p.m. Army (3-4) at Temple (0-6), 1 p.m. Penn (2-2) at Columbia (0-4), 1:30 p.m. Bucknell (1-4) at Dartmouth (2-2), 1:30 p.m. Towson (6-1) at Albany (NY) (1-6), 3:30 p.m. UMass (1-5) at Buffalo (4-2), 3:30 p.m. Princeton (3-1) at Brown (3-1), 6 p.m. Duquesne (3-2) at Robert Morris (2-3), 6 p.m. Old Dominion (4-2) at Pittsburgh (3-2), 7 p.m.
SOUTH Southern Miss. (0-5) at East Carolina (4-2), Noon SMU (1-4) at Memphis (1-4), Noon South Carolina (5-1) at Tennessee (3-3), Noon Georgia (4-2) at Vanderbilt (3-3), Noon Syracuse (3-3) at Georgia Tech (3-3), 12:30 p.m. Jacksonville (2-4) at Campbell (1-5), 1 p.m. Marist (3-3) at Davidson (0-6), 1 p.m. Carnegie-Mellon (3-3) at Mercer (5-1), 1 p.m. Delaware St. (2-4) at NC A&T (3-2), 1 p.m. Hampton (1-5) at Norfolk St. (2-4), 1 p.m. Chattanooga (4-2) at Elon (2-5), 1:30 p.m. Appalachian St. (1-5) at Furman (2-4), 1:30 p.m. Howard (1-5) at Florida A&M (2-4), 2 p.m. Morgan St. (1-5) at NC Central (3-3), 2 p.m. VMI (1-5) at Presbyterian (1-4), 2 p.m. Tennessee St. (6-1) at UT-Martin (4-2), 2 p.m. Tennessee Tech (3-4) at E. Kentucky (3-3), 3 p.m. Grambling St. (0-7) at Jackson St. (5-2), 3 p.m. Kent St. (2-5) at South Alabama (2-3), 3 p.m. Coastal Carolina (6-0) at Liberty (3-3), 3:30 p.m. North Texas (3-3) at Louisiana Tech (2-4), 3:30 p.m. Duke (4-2) at Virginia (2-4), 3:30 p.m. Wofford (4-2) at W. Carolina (1-6), 3:30 p.m. Maryland (5-1) at Wake Forest (3-3), 3:30 p.m. Savannah St. (1-6) at Bethune-Cookman (5-1), 4 p.m. Austin Peay (0-6) at Murray St. (4-3), 4 p.m. Arkansas (3-4) at Alabama (6-0), 7 p.m. LSU (6-1) at Mississippi (3-3), 7 p.m. SE Louisiana (4-2) at Northwestern St. (3-3), 7 p.m. Florida St. (5-0) at Clemson (6-0), 8 p.m. Sam Houston St. (5-1) at McNeese St. (5-1), 8 p.m. MIDWEST UConn (0-5) at Cincinnati (4-2), Noon Purdue (1-5) at Michigan St. (5-1), Noon Minnesota (4-2) at Northwestern (4-2), Noon Navy (3-2) at Toledo (3-3), Noon Florida (4-2) at Missouri (6-0), 12:21 p.m. Drake (3-3) at Butler (5-2), 1 p.m. Ohio (4-2) at E. Michigan (1-5), 1 p.m. Akron (1-6) at Miami (Ohio) (0-6), 1 p.m. Indiana St. (1-5) at Illinois St. (2-4), 2 p.m. S. Dakota St. (4-3) at Missouri St. (1-6), 2 p.m. Morehead St. (2-4) at Valparaiso (1-5), 2 p.m. Ball St. (6-1) at W. Michigan (0-7), 2 p.m. SE Missouri (1-5) at E. Illinois (5-1), 2:30 p.m. N. Illinois (6-0) at Cent. Michigan (3-4), 3 p.m. N. Dakota St. (6-0) at S. Illinois (4-3), 3 p.m. Oklahoma (5-1) at Kansas (2-3), 3:30 p.m. Indiana (3-3) at Michigan (5-1), 3:30 p.m. Sacramento St. (3-4) at North Dakota (2-4), 3:30 p.m. Iowa (4-2) at Ohio St. (6-0), 3:30 p.m. W. Illinois (3-4) at Youngstown St. (6-1), 4 p.m. South Dakota (3-3) at N. Iowa (4-2), 5 p.m. San Diego (4-2) at Dayton (4-2), 6 p.m. Southern Cal (4-2) at Notre Dame (4-2), 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin (4-2) at Illinois (3-2), 8 p.m. SOUTHWEST TCU (3-3) at Oklahoma St. (4-1), Noon MVSU (1-5) at Prairie View (4-3), 3 p.m. Alcorn St. (5-2) at Texas Southern (1-5), 3 p.m. Southern U. (3-3) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (0-6), 3:30 p.m. BYU (4-2) at Houston (5-0), 3:30 p.m. Auburn (5-1) at Texas A&M (5-1), 3:30 p.m. Nicholls St. (4-2) at Stephen F. Austin (2-4), 4 p.m. Iowa St. (1-4) at Baylor (5-0), 7 p.m. Cent. Arkansas (3-3) at Lamar (3-3), 7 p.m. Georgia St. (0-6) at Texas St. (3-3), 7 p.m. FAR WEST Charleston Southern (6-1) at Colorado (2-3), 2 p.m. Colorado St. (2-4) at Wyoming (4-2), 2 p.m. Cal Poly (3-3) at Montana (5-1), 3:30 p.m. UCLA (5-0) at Stanford (5-1), 3:30 p.m. UC Davis (2-5) at N. Colorado (1-6), 3:35 p.m. Montana St. (4-2) at Weber St. (1-6), 5:30 p.m. Washington (4-2) at Arizona St. (4-2), 6 p.m. Idaho St. (3-3) at N. Arizona (4-2), 7:05 p.m. Nevada (3-3) at Boise St. (4-2), 8 p.m. Rice (4-2) at New Mexico St. (0-6), 8 p.m. S. Utah (5-2) at E. Washington (4-2), 8:05 p.m. Utah St. (3-4) at New Mexico (2-4), 9 p.m. Utah (4-2) at Arizona (3-2), 10 p.m. UNLV (4-2) at Fresno St. (5-0), 10 p.m. Washington St. (4-3) at Oregon (6-0), 10 p.m. Oregon St. (5-1) at California (1-5), 10:30 p.m.
Prep State Poll COLUMBUS (AP) — How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football teams in the fifth weekly Associated Press poll of 2013, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses): DIVISION I 1, Lakewood St. Edward (18) 6-0 275 2, Cincinnati Moeller (7) 7-0 246 3, Cincinnati Colerain (3) 7-0 223 4, Austintown-Fitch (1) 7-0 207 5, Canton Mckinley (1) 7-0 170 6, Hudson 7-0 142 7-0 141 7, Hilliard Davidson 8, Mentor 6-1 69 9, Pickerington North 7-0 59 10, Centerville 6-1 31 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Cleveland St. Ignatius 20. 12, Cincinnati Elder 17. 12, West Chester Lakota West 17. DIVISION II 1, New Albany (12) 7-0 253 2, Loveland (5) 7-0 220 3, Zanesville (5) 7-0 212 4, Avon (2) 7-0 194
5, Mansfield 7-0 152 6, Massillon Washington (3) 6-1 118 7, Medina Highland 7-0 114 8, Cleveland Glenville (3) 7-0 110 9, Macedonia Nordonia 7-0 98 6-1 96 10, Cincinnati Winton Woods Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Cincinnati Northwest 20. 12, Pataskala Licking Heights 12. 12, Willoughby South 12. DIVISION III 1, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (15) 7-0 263 2, Toledo Central Catholic (8) 7-0 245 3, Hubbard (2) 7-0 195 4, Athens (2) 7-0 181 5, Poland Seminary (1) 7-0 164 6, Sandusky Perkins 7-0 141 7, Mount Orab Western Brown 7-0 75 8, Chesterland West Geauga 7-0 60 9, Chillicothe 6-1 36 (tie)New Philadelphia 6-1 36 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Clyde 26. 12, Aurora 25. 13, Louisville (1) 22. 14, Springfield Shawnee 18. 15, Columbus Marion-Franklin 17. 16, Wapakoneta 15. 17, Norwalk 14. 18, Alliance Marlington 12. DIVISION IV 1, Kenton (21) 7-0 270 2, Bryan (3) 7-0 252 3, Genoa Area (2) 7-0 219 4, Caledonia River Valley (2) 7-0 188 5, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 6-1 154 6, Urbana 7-0 130 7, Kettering Archbishop Alter (1) 6-1 85 8, Wauseon 6-1 82 9, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 6-1 36 10, Steubenville 5-2 23 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Galion 22. 12, Chagrin Falls 21. 13, Newark Licking Valley 17. 13, Philo 17. 15, Perry 12. DIVISION V 1, Wheelersburg (18) 7-0 256 2, Coldwater (4) 6-1 226 3, Cin. Hills Christian Academy 7-0 179 4, Findlay Liberty-Benton (3) 7-0 177 5, Loudonville 7-0 142 6, Columbia Station Columbia (1) 7-0 128 7, St. Clairsville (3) 6-1 121 8, Martins Ferry 6-1 81 9, Columbus Bishop Hartley 6-1 78 10, Akron Manchester 6-1 61 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Hamilton Badin 23. 12, Columbiana Crestview 20. 13, Baltimore Liberty Union 18. 14, West Salem Northwestern 16. 15, Navarre Fairless 14. 16, Richwood North Union 12. DIVISION VI 1, Kirtland (20) 7-0 263 2, Columbus Bishop Ready (5) 7-0 233 3, Haviland Wayne Trace (2) 7-0 213 4, Canfield S. Range (2) 7-0 155 5, Cleve. Villa Angela-St. Joseph 7-0 153 6, Delphos Jefferson 7-0 134 7, Lucasville Valley 7-0 115 8, Mogadore 6-1 101 9, Centerburg 7-0 72 32 10, Cincinnati Summit Country Day 6-1 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Newark Catholic 22. 12, Cincinnati Country Day 20. 13, North Robinson Colonel Crawford 14. DIVISION VII 1, Maria Stein Marion Local (23) 7-0 280 2, Berlin Cen. Western Reserve (4) 7-0 220 3, Shadyside 7-0 202 4, Glouster Trimble (1) 7-0 192 5, North Lewisburg Triad (1) 7-0 162 6, Steubenville Catholic Central 7-0 155 7, Covington 7-0 136 8, Wellsville 6-1 66 9, McComb 6-1 38 10, Norwalk St. Paul 6-1 29 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Danville 26. 12, Leipsic 18. 13, Arlington 13. 13, Bainbridge Paint Valley 13.
Baseball
MLB Playoffs
Postseason Baseball Glance All Times EDT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by Fox Boston 2, Detroit 1 Saturday, Oct. 12: Detroit 1, Boston 0 Sunday, Oct. 13: Boston 6, Detroit 5 Tuesday, Oct. 15: Boston 1, Detroit 0 Wednesday, Oct. 16: Boston (Peavy 12-5) at Detroit (Fister 14-9), 8:07 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17: Boston at Detroit, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Detroit at Boston, 4:37 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 20: Detroit at Boston, 8:07 p.m. National League All games televised by TBS St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1 Friday, Oct. 11: St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 2, 13 innings Saturday, Oct. 12: St. Louis 1, Los Angeles 0 Monday, Oct. 14: Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 0 Tuesday, Oct. 15: St. Louis at Los Angeles Wednesday, Oct. 16: St. Louis (Kelly 10-5) at Los Angeles (Greinke 15-4), 4:07 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 18: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:37 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:37 p.m.
12 Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Business Showcase
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PIQUA — Twelve business profiles were mistakenly left out of the 2013 Piqua Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Showcase special publication that was inserted into the Daily Call on Saturday. The profiles were written and submitted by the individual businesses and organizations. We regret that they were not included in the tabloid insert. The chamber’s business showcase will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday with guest speaker Danielle Turcola in the Hartzell Center for the Performing Arts at Piqua High School. Businesses and organizations will have booths with information and give-aways and promotions, from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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money fund accounts, just to name a few. For Members looking to borrow, Heartland FCU offers very competitive rates on all kinds of loans including auto; motorcycles and boats; first and second mortgage; home equity loan or line of credit; and personal loans. While personalized, friendly and professional service remains a priority at Heartland FCU’s branches and Member Service Center, the Credit Union also offers the latest technology to members who need quick access on the go. From the Heartland Online site at www.thinkheartland. com, members can apply for a loan or Visa; sign up for mobile banking, text alerts, e-statements or e-newsletters; and more. Members can also use the free Bill Pay option to more efficiently manage their finances. Most recently, Mobile Banking was added to the portfolio of member service options.
With a browser-based mobile device members can use the Credit Union’s free iPhone and Android apps or SMS Text to view accounts; transfer funds; and pay bills anywhere, anytime. As part of the commitment to serve Members at all stages of life, the Credit Union partners with trusted organizations that provide debt management and counseling; insurance products and information; and investment products and information. What makes Heartland Federal Credit Union stand out in a sea of banking options? Heartland FCU exists to help people, not make a profit. The goal of the Credit Union is to serve all Members well. Members at Heartland FCU know their Credit Union will be there for them in bad times, as well as good. That same “people-first” philosophy means it is a priority for the Credit Union to give back to the areas it serves by being a strong philanthropic and community partner.
Heartland Federal Credit Union is a democratic, Memberowned cooperative. So when you join, you’re more than a Member; you’re an owner— and that means you have a say in how your Credit Union is run. A volunteer board of directors, elected by Members, governs Heartland FCU. With their vote, each Member has a direct impact on the direction of the Credit Union. As part of the democratic process, Heartland FCU holds an annual election where Members select candidates for the Board of Directors. This is very different from a bank, where stockholders vote according to the number of shares of stock they own. Learn more about the Heartland Federal Credit Union difference at www.thinkheartland.com, visit one of three convenient offices: at 1260 Ash St. in Piqua; 1620 Upper Valley Pike in Springfield, or 3115 S. Dixie Drive in Moraine, or call 937-294-1991.
PIQUA — For 25 years, the Miami Valley Centre Mall has been supplying its customers with national, regional and local retailers including Sears, Elder-Beerman, JCPenney, Cinemark, Finish Line, Maurice’s, The Buckle and Kay Jewelers to name a few. The exciting addition of the Buffalo Wings & Rings restaurant has not only brought more people to the center but has also brought interest from other retailers and business to the mall. As the only enclosed shopping mall between Dayton and Lima, the Miami Valley Centre Mall employs nearly 600 people weekly under one roof and remains as the main shopping hub in the upper Miami Valley. “The Miami Valley Centre Mall is an important component to Piqua due to its generation of sales tax, property tax and employee income tax. The mall is unique in that it has an attached Comfort Inn Hotel which generates a bed tax for the county” said Regional Manager Peggy Henthorn. Cinemark Theatre, which opened its freestanding theatre in December 2008, features stadium seating with 3D projection possibilities in all theatres. The mall, theatre and hotel serves Miami County, Shelby County, Darke County and surrounding communities as well as others traveling on Interstate 75. Additionally, numerous Canadian travelers make their first overnight stop at the Comfort Inn while on their way to the southern states. Besides going after potential tenants, the mall has kept pedestrian traffic at the mall steady by ingraining the mall into the community. Numerous music artists and celebrities have come to the mall including Chubby Checker, The Marshall Tucker Band, Gary
Lewis, Gary Puckett, Mitch Ryder, The Association, The Vogues, Billy Ray Cyrus, Peter Noone and the Herman’s Hermits, and most recently Eddie Money. Sports related individuals include Elvis Grbac (NFL), Mike Doss (NFL), Mike Nugent (NFL), various OSU football players, Sean Casey and Hal Morris of the Reds, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, The Nasty Boys of the WCW and Mick Foley (WWE). Jared Fogle of Subway even took part in the American Heart Association walk at the mall one year. More locally, the mall has been the venue for the Shelby County Schools Art Show, Miami County Home Show, Race Cars & Future Stars Expo, Sports Card Shows, car shows, and Deal or No Deal TV Show auditions. The Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce also supports the Miami Valley Centre Mall and are “salespeople for our company, city and future outcome of growth,” Henthorn said. “We felt it important to be a part of the expo in order to showcase our business.” Check out the mall and hotel combo booth at the expo and enter for a chance to win one of two prizes: a $100 Cinemark gift card and a Comfort Inn Hotel overnight stay. Additional prizes given for your participation in the on-site corn-hole game at the booth. Miami Valley Centre Mall/ Comfort Inn Address: 987 E. Ash Street, St. 169 Piqua, OH 45356 Telephone: (937) 773-1225 On the Web site: www.miamivalleycentremall.com or www.midamco.com President/Business Owner: Alan Krause, Chairman of the Board Mark Misencik, President Peggy Henthorn, Regional Manager
PIQUA — A Learning Place is Miami County’s premier Conference and Banquet Center, featuring a gazebo and scenic outdoor pond/waterfall area. Tony Sherry has been the Business Development Manager since July, 2011. A Learning Place, located in Piqua, is a 501(3) (c) business, incorporated in 1999. A Learning Place started by providing meeting facilities for businesses and organizations in the area as well as providing graphic art and imaging services. In 2004, The Backyard Bistro was added to the corporation to include restaurant services and in-house catering for seminars, wedding receptions, and corporate meetings. According to Sherry, A Learning Place serves over 20,000 guests a year at its 201 RM Davis Parkway location. The meeting rooms for this venue have best served groups more than 100 or fewer than 30. Many times the event room is either too big or too small. A room to handle 40-60 guest comfortably was needed. To meet this need, in 2013, A Learning Place expanded
its venue by transitioning The Backyard Bistro into the “Bistro Room,” an ideal setting for all types of social and business functions with superb amenities. Food service for guests is now customized through designated caterers. Today, A Learning Place is a business which provides a state-of-the-art facility for all types of business events and special occasions, as well as conference planning and premier services in imaging for the businesses, organizations and community members of the region. A Learning Place is unique in that it is a non-profit corporation formed to assist local human services programs. Through the support of local businesses, organizations, and community members, A Learning Place is helping to contribute to important educational, health and nutritional programs for children, teens, and older adults. Contact Sherry at 773-6851 ext. 422, email: tsherry@alearningplace.org or take a virtual tour at the company’s web page: www.alearningplace.org
Susie’s Big Dipper Miami Valley Centre Mall PIQUA — Susie’s Big Dipper is located at 323 N. Main St., Piqua. This hand dipped ice cream shop was first opened on the corner of South and McKinley streets around the turn of the century. The business has changed ownership twice and moved to its current location in 2006 with the latest acquisition happening in March of 2010. Most recently the business was purchased by Susie and Wayne Pope, who have totally changed the appearance and atmosphere inside the store making it one of the most lively, family-oriented businesses in the area. You will not go into the café without being personally greeted by all. The business has grown from a once small Ice Cream shop to a full service café and ice cream shop. Susie’s Big Dipper offers 100 percent homemade soups, sandwiches along with their homemade ice cream (the only business that we know of in Miami County that makes its own homemade hand dipped ice cream). The restaurant also offers a full line of catering and a “build it yourself” box lunch menu. This menu offers fantastic, fresh and healthy lunch
options to cater to the smallest of office meetings or to gatherings of 200 or more. Some examples on the menu include homemade sandwiches, salads, fruit and yes, even ice cream. With ample notice Susie’s offers all its entire line of sandwiches on fresh homemade bread. Susie has broken all the limits and can now bring the restaurant to you in the form of a big yellow restaurant on wheels, with the capability of serving everything available in the restaurant at your location. The “mobile Susie’s” is 100 percent self-sufficient wherever it goes. Susie and Wayne have found their little niche in catering to local businesses by serving ice cream to their employees, or by helping the business show real appreciation to their customers by catering at customer appreciation days. Just this summer alone they have taken the mobile trailer to more than 100 businesses and festivals in the area. They have also been known to hook up with nonprofit organizations for events, giving a percentage of the profits to support the organization. The trailer is set up to serve eight different flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes,
banana splits, root beer floats, brats, hot dogs, along with any of the soups and or sandwiches offered in the store. During the business showcase Susie will be serving up samples of these sandwiches on our homemade bread for your enjoyment. Susie will also have plenty of copies of the menus for you to take back to the office with you. Susie’s employs 12-14 people during the peak summer ice cream season and less during the slower winter months. When all the other ice cream shops close their doors for the winter Susie’s turns on the soup pots and warms up the coffee to keep things going. Part of this winters plan is to add a Panini grill and some signature hot sandwiches to the menu. Join us on face book to see special offers and watch for our new web site where you will be able to order box lunches for your meeting or gathering, or schedule the trailer for your event. Business has been so phenomenal this summer at Susie’s that Susie is now exploring her options for expansion. Come check out this little place in Piqua and be a part of it as it grows.
Marias Technology
PIQUA — Founded in 2008, Marias Technology provides information technology services to companies of all sizes, in all industries. Marias Technology is a subsidiary of Buckeye Insurance Group and is located at 256 Looney Road, Piqua. Marias also operates a SOC 2 compliant datacenter in Covington, Ohio. The primary area of focus for Marias Technology is providing technology services to the insurance industry. Marias provides services such as system hosting, system management, system testing, and general insurance IT consulting to insurance companies throughout the United States. A relatively new and growing service for Marias is their CIO/IT Management On-Demand services geared toward the insurance industry. With this service Marias offers companies the opportunity to have the IT oversight and direction they need, from highly experienced insurance technology professionals, but on an hourly, pay-as-you-go basis. This service is great for companies which do not have the budget for, or just do not wish to employ, full-time employees at this salary level. Closer to home, Marias offers business continuity services such as Cloud-Based Backup to businesses throughout western Ohio. Marias also offers additional business continuity services such as server, workstation and workplace avail-
ability. At their Covington, Ohio location, Marias clients have the opportunity to use the Marias facility and equipment in the event of an outage at their own place of business. PCs, scanners, copiers, a fax server, office supplies and a Voice over IP phone system are all available at the Covington Marias facility. The Marias (pronounced like the name Mariah) name originates from a high mountain pass in the Montana Rockies. The discovery of the pass helped many people find their way over the mountains. Marias Technology’s slogan is “Helping Businesses over the Technology Mountain.” Many companies are struggling to find a starting point with their IT issues and in many cases are spending more time and money on IT operations than running their business. Marias allows companies to get out from under the mountain of IT work and back to concentrating on their business. Individual completing this questionnaire: R. Christopher Haines, Vice President Profile listing Marias Technology 256 Looney Road, Piqua, OH 45356 866-611-2212 www.mariastechnology.com R. Christopher Haines, Vice President
Versailles Health Care Center VERSAILLES — The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center invites anyone considering joint replacement surgery to PRE-pare for Success by taking advantage of its Pre-Planning Rehab options. The best way to excel following surgery is by scheduling a short inpatient rehabilitation stay accompanied by outpatient therapy before and/or after at The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center. The Rehab Clinic’s inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs are known for successful outcomes, and Joint Rehab is one of its specialties. The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center offers the following conveniences to make the patient’s recovery more success-
ful: Prehab, Preregistration, and Total Joint Replacement Class. Prehab is an individualized outpatient therapy program to optimize strength and endurance prior to surgery. This ensures peak rehab potential post-surgery. Preregistration is the process of completing inpatient admission paperwork prior to surgery to save time and hassle. With preregistration, the patient can: 1. Tour the facility and the rehabilitation department. 2. Get acquainted with therapists and the nursing staff. 3. Complete the admission paperwork prior to admission. 4. Ease transition from the hospital to VHCC. 5. Be placed on a preferential
room list for the room of choice. 6. Inquire about the possibility of prehab. 7. Utilize physician and patient partnership to plan postoperative recovery plan. The Total Joint Replacement Class is held monthly and led by Dr. Chad Weber. This class prepares the patient for all aspects of joint surgery and rehabilitation. Versailles Health Care Center sent home 159 patients that utilized its short-term rehab services in 2012. Fore more information about the Pre-Planning Options at The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center, call 937-526-5570 or visit on the web at www.versailleshealthcare.com.
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Projecting the right image crucial to success Belinda Paschal
Staff Writer bpaschal@civitasmedia.com
Editor’s Note: This article is being reprinted to remind readers about Thursday’s Piqua Chamber Regional Business Showcase, which takes place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Piqua High School. Danielle Turcoloa will be the guest speaker at 4 p.m. PIQUA — If there’s an employee or coworker who has particularly bad manners — say, the guy who clips his toenails at his desk — and you don’t know how to address the issue, Danielle Turcola can help you. As p re s i d e n t of Phoenix-based Professionalism International, Turcola helps companies put their best faces forward and go from invisible to influential, be it through teaching them
dining and business etiquette, business finesse, how to host international clients, changing personal presentation, dressing for success or professional office conduct. (By the way, the toenail clipper is a real person who benefited from Turcola’s services.) “It’s called executive presence development,” Turcola said. “People project a presence that’s credible, memorable and influential within five seconds after I work with them.” Turcola will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Regional Business Showcase at Piqua High School on Thursday, Oct. 17. Sponsored by the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce, the free, open-to-the-public event is expected to draw some 100 local businesses. Turcola will speak
Francis Office Supply Inc. PIQUA — In March 2000, owners Ken Heath, Dean Lyman and Joe Feeser purchased Francis Office Supply from Harold “Spin” Francis. Francis Office supply employs 12 people with more than 130 years of combined experience. Reasons why you should do business with FOS: The team at Francis Office Supply will: •Make sure your calls are answered by a trained sales professional, not a machine. •Customize your order experience for simplicity and savings. •We provide you with guaranteed everyday low prices. •One-Stop Shop with over 30,000 items to choose from. •Personally deliver your order in most cases the very next day at no charge. •Make billing and returns completely hassle-free. •Flexible Invoicing for Customers who have unique accounting needs. •Managed Backorders. •Save time and increase productivity by using our online catalog. •Locally Owned Company WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR BOTTOM LINE. It is real simple at Francis Office Supply our focus is always on you, the customer. Francis Office Supply 124 N. Main St. Piqua, Ohio 773-9570 www.francisofficesupply.com
MainSource Bank PIQUA — MainSource Bank is a subsidiary of MainSource Financial Group Inc., which is headquartered in Greensburg, Indiana, and currently operates 72 branches throughout Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky. In addition to providing traditional banking services, MainSource Bank offers insurance, brokerage, trust, and title services in each location. Archie M. Brown, Jr. leads the company as President and CEO. While the company’s roots date back over 100 years, today it still continues the tradition of hiring local employees who are actively involved in the communities served by MainSource– whether through volunteering, financial educa-
tion, or charity work. We are actively involved in Piqua’s Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Grow Piqua Now, Main Stree Piqua. Bank serves Miami and Montgomery Counties. Diana Davis is Market President, Piqua’s Branch Manager is Mike Mengos, Business Banker is David Wion and Financial Advisor, Dean Inman. Stop by the MainSource Bank booth during the expo or by the Piqua branch located at 126 W. High St. to learn more about their WOW! Checking program and to explore all of the products and services that they have to offer. Anyone interested in applying for employment at MainSource Bank should visit www. mainsourcebank.com.
from 4-5 p.m. in the Hartzell Center for the Performing Arts and the exhibit doors will open from 5-7 p.m. in the high school commons area and gymnasium. Something as seemingly simple as the colors you wear or the way you shake hands can influence how people initially perceive you, said Turcola, who Turcola has been coaching business for 25 years. “We respond to color first. For instance, if someone wears black all the time, we have a certain impression of them. The second thing we respond to is form — body mechanics, from how we shake hands to whether or not we tilt or head when we talk,” she said. Other factors that
influence a first impression are vocal pitch and knowledge, i.e., one’s expertise, life experience and years of service with a company, Turcola added. One of the biggest mistakes business people make is mistaking popular fashion with business dress, something Turcola discusses with some of her clients. “There’s a big difference. Fashion is trendy, sometimes provocative and inappropriate,” she said. “They say clothes make the man, but character makes the man and clothes are the first line of defense because people judge you before they know you.” The business showcase won’t be Turcola’s first appearance in Piqua. About 12 years
ago, she spoke at a Women in Networking event attended by about 125 women. From that appearance — thanks to a McDonald’s rep resentative in the audience — she was called to speak to McDonald’s staffers in Dayton, then attended Hamburger University, McDonald’s training center in Chicago. From there, she went on to speak to McDonald’s managers at a three-week stint in Las Vegas. Following that engagement, she was hired to speak twice for McDonald’s global security division. Tu rc o l a said she never thought her appearance in Piqua would lead to McDonald’s becoming a regular client, but this sort of serendipity is just what she’ll discuss at the business showcase.
“I will talk about how you can never tell when or how business will come to you, and about being business-ready,” Turcola said. “You have to be dressed presentably and knowledgeable all the time to take advantage of unexpected business opportunities. I get business on airplanes, in the grocery store, even while shopping at Dillard’s!” In addition to McDonald’s, Turcola’s clients include General Electric, Federal Express, Hewlett Packard, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dow Chemical and Deloitte & Touche LLP, among numerous others. Businesses interested in consulting Turcola for a program or speaking engagement can contact her at (623) 271-2038 or via her website, www. askdanielle.com.
Piqua City Schools PIQUA — As a result of quality teachers, staff and the involvement of parents, Piqua City School students excel. The Piqua City School District consists of nine buildings. Learning takes place in one kindergarten center, three primary schools (grades 1-3), three intermediate schools (grades 4-6), a junior high school (grades 7&8) and one high school (grades 9-12). The district provides a comprehensive K-12 unique learning experience with a wide variety of student opportunities. Piqua High School offers fifteen Advanced Placement courses as
well as Dual Enrollment with Edison Community College and Ohio Northern University. Our district financial profile also continues to operate with good stewardship with emphasis on efficiency to continue offering “Good Schools at a Good Value” for our community. The strategic plan along with “The Piqua Taxpayer Bill of Rights” was recently updated by the Piqua City Schools Board of Education and will continue to guide financial operations. The district mission statement is: “The faculty, staff, administration
and parents of the Piqua City Schools accept the responsibility to provide our students with the best possible opportunities for the intellectual, moral and physical development necessary to become informed, ethical and responsible 21st Century citizens.” Building improvement plans and the district’s community devised strategic plan focus on the achievement of excellence for every student in the district. More than 30 active School/Business Partnerships support student learning. A full array of award-winning extra-
curricular activities and sports are also available to students. The Piqua City Schools, one of the community’s greatest assets, has chosen to participate in the Business Showcase in order to share the quality of one of the largest employers in the City of Piqua with people from surrounding communities and businesses. The district employs 317 people. Our booth will showcase the outstanding student academic performance, quality staff, school/community relationships and financial efficiency of our district.
Positively Promoting Piqua PIQUA — Positively Promoting Piqua (PPP) is a diverse group of Piqua citizens, including wage earners, retirees, responsible property owners, and local business, professional and civic leaders, united to help Piqua be the best it can be and focus on positive efforts to help Piqua improve and grow as an outstanding community in which to live and work. Daniel P. French serves as board chairman of the PPP organization which began in January 2011 in an effort to defeat the effort to recall four of Piqua’s five city commissioners. Since its inception PPP has served as a positive catalyst in helping the city join together and “stand up for positive change.” In addition to its steering committee, a Citizens Committee was also formed in May 2011 to broaden the organization’s grassroots efforts and provide an outstanding representation of the many people who share PPP’s belief in Piqua’s future. The steering committee-headed up by Wayde Davis-works closely with the group’s Steering Committee. Among its many pursuits has been adoption and maintenance of the Lock Nine Riverfront Park providing routine cleaning
and maintenance throughout the spring, summer and fall months. The steering committee has also sponsored several Pack the Path 5K walks and provided blood pressure screenings and educational materials to participants in exchange for one canned good given to the Bethany Center. In addition, PPP has also participated in the Holiday Parade and Festival of Trees held in December. On Oct. 25, 2012, Positively Promoting Piqua combined forces with the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce to present a Leadership Conference for Piqua Non-Profits at the Piqua Plaza Grand Ballroom. The conference-which featured a number of area speakers-provided opportunities for participating organizations to enhance their knowledge of fundraising; share information on their respective agency; foster collaboration among non-profits and provide an opportunity for everyone to focus on one or more projects of benefit to the community. A grant-writing seminar was subsequently held at Edison Community College coordinated by PPP, the Chamber and college. As a result of the fall conference PPP is now focusing its efforts on
two long-term projects which will “add to Piqua’s vitality and our community’s attractiveness to both our existing citizens and visitors”. The first effort is enhancing Piqua’s water assets by promoting the city’s natural waterways for recreational and aesthetic purposes. The primary focus, notes PPP, will likely be the Great Miami River although Echo Lake, Franz Pond, Swift Run Lake and the “hydraulic canal” may be eventually incorporated. Developing Piqua as a cycling and recreational hub is also among the PPP initiatives. This would be accomplished by leveraging Piqua’s geographic location, expanding Piqua’s Recreational Trail (used for cycling, running, jogging and walking) and coordinating and connecting it with neighboring networks to make Piqua “a recognized regional hub for these growing recreational pursuits,” according to French and Doug Haines, PPP steering committee vice chair. PPP encourages individuals and/ or businesses to get involved in PPP efforts at the Oct. 17 Business Showcase. To find out more about PPP, visit its website at www.positivepiqua.org or its Facebook page.
Reed Mote Staley Insurance US Bank
PIQUA — Since 1875, Reed Mote Staley Insurance, an independent insurance agency, has been providing a broad range of insurance products tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses in Piqua and the surrounding areas. Located at 500 North Wayne Street in Piqua, Steve Staley, owner of Reed Mote Staley Insurance, is supported by a staff of 5 talented insurance professionals. Steve, Marsha Koon, Cathy Oda, Pam Ford, Darlene Monnin and Linda Robinson have more than 150 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Reed Mote Staley Insurance stands out from the competition in the following ways: - Stable, respected insurance agency – serving Piqua & surrounding areas for 138 years - Staffed with experienced, professionally trained insurance agents and service representatives - Represents financially sound insurance companies with a strong commitment to customer service - Delivers exemplary service and competitive rates with a “how can we help you?” attitude - Committed to continually
meeting the needs of their clients Reed Mote Staley Insurance has had a long relationship with the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, staff members have served on a variety of Chamber committees, supported Chamber programs, activities and fundraisers. They know being a Chamber member stimulates local business-to-business activity and enhances the community. Reed Mote Staley Insurance plans to highlight several insurance products and services and use the 2013 Regional Business Showcase as an opportunity to initiate
new client relationships. Company Name: Reed Mote Staley Insurance Inc. Address: 500 North Wayne Street, Piqua, OH 45356 Phone & Fax Contact: Phone: 937-773-1734; Fax: 937-7731738; Email & Website: Email: rms@rms-ins.com; Web Address: rms-ins.com Owner: Steven K. Staley, C.P.C.U. Insurance Agents: Pamela Ford, LUTCF, CSA; Catherine Oda, CISR; Linda Robinson, CISR Support Staff: Marsha Koon, Customer Service; Darlene Monnin, Accounting Coordinator
PIQUA — US Bank, located at 200 N College St. in Piqua, was founded in 1863, and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Richard Davis is the CEO of US Bank, a company that operates 3,087 banking offices in 25 states. The bank provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. The bank’s mission statement is “We put the power of US to work for you.” The bank will raffle off a Basket that you can sign up for to win. US Bank is currently hiring, please go to the bank’s website, www.usbank.com to apply.
Comics
14 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 MUTTS
BIG NATE
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE
DILBERT
BLONDIE
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE
HI AND LOIS ZITS
BEETLE BAILEY FAMILY CIRCUS
DENNIS the MENACE
ARLO & JANIS
HOROSCOPE
SNUFFY SMITH
BY FRANCES DRAKE
For Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Think before you speak today, because your first impulse is to shoot from the hip. You don't want to blurt something out and later regret it, do you? Easy does it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is definitely a restless day for you. Something going on behind the scenes might make you agitated or anxious for some reason. Try to chill out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might meet a real character today. However, what is more likely is that a female acquaintance you know will do or say something that shocks you. ("Whaaat?") CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be diplomatic when talking to authority figures today, because someone might impulsively say something that is regrettable. If you feel insulted or affronted, don't quit your day job. Sleep on it. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Travel plans might be canceled or delayed today. Ditto for plans related to higher education. Everything is a crapshoot today! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Check your bank account today, because this is an unpredictable day for shared property, shared income, taxes, debt and inheritances. Something could go south in a New York minute. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Partners or close friends will surprise you today by saying or doing something unexpected. Then, possibly, a minor argument will break out. Whatever happens will be swift and then over. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Interruptions to your daily routine are likely today. At work you might suffer from computer crashes, power outages, staff shortages and canceled meetings. Just another day in paradise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Parents should be vigilant about their children today, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Know where they are at all times. Be especially careful about fire and electrical matters. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your home routine will be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down; minor breakages could occur. Family arguments may break out, and unexpected company might knock at your door. (Yikes!) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an accident-prone day for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Slow down and take it easy. Keep your eyes open. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Watch your finances today. You might find money; you might lose money. Similarly, your possessions might be stolen, lost or broken. Be vigilant! YOU BORN TODAY You can be quiet and unassuming, or a daredevil. One thing is certain: You are self-confident. You are outrageous when you become unrestrained over issues about which you are passionate. Generally, however, you are considerate and prudent -- we can take you anywhere. This year will be a social, pleasant year in which all your relationships will improve. Enjoy! Birthdate of: Rick Mercer, comedian; Erin Karpluk, actress; Sharon Leal, actress.
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New seats let airlines squeeze in more passengers Joshua Freed AP Airlines Writer
It’s not your imagination. There really is a tighter squeeze on many planes these days. The big U.S. airlines are taking out old, bulky seats in favor of so-called slimline models that take up less space from front to back, allowing for five or six more seats on each plane. The changes, covering some of the most common planes flown on domestic and international routes, give the airlines two of their favorite things: More paying passengers, and a smaller fuel bill because the seats are slightly lighter. It’s part of a trend among the airlines to view seats as money-makers, not just pieces of furniture. Add a few inches of legroom and airlines can charge more for tickets. Take away a few inches and they can fit more seats on the plane. Some passengers seem to mind the tighter squeeze more than others. The new seats generally have thinner padding. And new layouts on some planes have made the aisles slightly narrower, meaning the dreaded beverage cart bump to the shoulder happens more often. And this is all going on in coach at a time when airlines are spending heavily to add better premium seats in the front of the plane. Whether the new seats are really closer together depends on how you measure. By the usual measure, called “pitch,” the new ones are generally an inch closer together from front to back as measured at the armrest. Airlines say you won’t notice. And the new seats are designed to minimize this problem. The seats going onto Southwest’s 737s have thinner seatback magazine pockets. Passengers on Alaska Airlines will find slightly smaller tray tables. United’s new seats put the magazine pocket above the tray table, getting it away from passengers’ knees. And seat-makers saved some space with lighter-weight frames and
padding. This allows airlines to claim that passengers have as much above-theknee “personal space” as they did before, even if the seats are slightly closer together below the knee. New seats going into United Airlines’ Airbus A320s are an inch closer together from front to back. The new seats Southwest has put on nearly its entire fleet are 31 inches apart, about an inch less than before. In both cases, the airlines were able to add an extra row of six seats to each plane. Southwest went from 137 seats to 143. Both airlines say the new seats are just as comfortable. United’s says the new seats make each A320 1,200 pounds lighter. Southwest says the weight savings is cutting about $10 million per year in fuel spending. In addition, the extra seats allow Southwest to expand flying capacity 4 percent without adding any planes, says spokesman Brad Hawkins, while also collecting more revenue from the additional passengers. At 6-foot-3, Mike Lindsey of Lake Elsinore, Calif., doesn’t have another inch to give back to the airlines. He has flown on Southwest several times since it installed the new seats. “You can’t stretch out because of the reduced legroom,” he says. “It’s very uncomfortable on anything longer than an hour.” Southwest flier Joe Strader now takes his billfold out of his pocket before he sits down on a flight because of the thinner cushions. Like Lindsey, he felt that he sat lower on the new seats. “The back of the seat in front of you is a little higher and makes you feel like you’re sitting down in a hole,” said Strader, who lives near Nashville. Hawkins said that the seat frames are the same height but the thinner cushions might make them seem lower. Strader did notice one good aspect: When the middle seat is empty and you want to put up the
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Then there are passengers like Ryan Merrill. He says he didn’t really notice any difference in the new seats. “I’m used to being packed in like a sardine, I just assume that’s never going to change,” he says. International passengers are feeling crowded, too. As recently as 2010, most airlines buying Boeing’s big 777 opted for nine seats across. Now it’s 10 across on 70 percent of newly-built 777s, Boeing says. American’s newest 777s are set up 10-across in coach, with slightly narrower seats than on its older 777s. The extra seat has generally meant skinnier aisles, and more bumps from the beverage cart for those at the end of the row. That’s the biggest complaint from travelers, says Mark Koschwitz of SeatExpert.com. “We used to recommend the aisle seats, because you could stretch out more,” he says. He tells passengers who want to sleep “to bring a jacket and prop up against the window.” Boeing’s new 787 could also be a tighter squeeze in coach. The plane was originally expected to have eight seats across but United Airlines, the only U.S. carrier currently flying it, went with nine across. Those seats are just 17.3 inches wide. So, passengers will have a skinnier seat for
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wicker seats. Vern Alg has flown in one. Alg, a former senior manager for aircraft interiors at Continental who is now a consultant for the Aircraft Interiors Expo, said his first airline flew DC-3s built in the 1940s. Their seats “were cumbersome, they were heavy,” he says. “They were very, very comfortable (but) they required a great distance between the seats to achieve that comfort.” Today’s closer-together coach seats are responding to a customer demand for cheap fares despite higher fuel prices, he said. Alaska Airlines is replacing every seat in its fleet by the end of next year. The new seats will have one thing that passengers asked for: power outlets. Those outlets are especially important as more people bring their own hand-held devices onto the plane. The airline is spending several million dollars to install both 110-volt and USB power at every coach seat, said Alaska marketing vice president Joe Sprague. That might give travelers an extra reason to fly on Alaska, which is locked in intensive competition with Virgin America for customers in California. The seat “is where our customers spend the greatest amount of time with us,” Sprague said.
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profits. The cost of the Leader in Me was “pretty high” in comparison, he said. For a 400-student school, adopting the Leader in Me program would cost between $45,000 and $60,000 over the first three years. The program’s developer, FranklinCovey, acknowledges that the expense is one of the biggest challenges. Some schools are able to cover the cost using federal Title I money that’s awarded to schools that serve large numbers of low-income students. And for schools that need help, foundations, community Chambers of Commerce or businesses might be asked to help cover the cost, said Meg Thompson, who oversees the program for Salt Lake City-based FranklinCovey. Not everyone is sold though. Lakeview Elementary in Kirkland, Wash., a Seattle suburb, dropped the program this year after parents complained. Lake Elementary parent Paul Devries said he found the program “cult-like” and “objected to the group mentality.” Some schools offer training sessions for parents. “It’s our responsibility as parents to teach values to our kids, not for kids to come home and teach FranklinCovey’s values
to us,” said Devries, 53, a fishery scientist and water resource engineer. “Kids should be able to be creative and think for themselves and not be automatons and repeat the seven habits.” Asked how many schools had dropped out, FranklinCovey said that would be hard to calculate. Before his death in July 2012, Covey disputed criticism that he simply repackaged his Mormon faith in the “Seven Habits.” Backers say the program exceeded expectations. “It is easier for kids at 5, 6, 7 to learn the habits than it is for us adults,” said Joel Katte, principal of Meadowthorpe Elementary in Lexington, Ky., where student leadership assemblies feature students singing about and performing skits about the habits. “It’s kind of a first language for them.” The program got its start in 1999 when Muriel Summers, principal of A.B. Combs Elementary in Lexington, asked Covey whether he thought the habits could be taught to children. FranklinCovey provided free training for her staff. “We started to see amazing results,” Summers said. “We saw children really being rec-
ognized for what they do well, not what they didn’t do well. And we started to love them through their challenges.” Covey documented the experience at Summers’ school and others in a 2008 book, and the program expanded. Besides the U.S., it’s also being used in more than 35 countries, including Australia, Japan and China. Sean Covey, executive vice president at FranklinCovey and one of Covey’s sons, said the company’s goal is to have the Leader in Me program used in 10 percent of U.S. schools. The Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University examined two elementary schools using the program and found that students reported their teachers were nicer, while staff reported improved student behavior. That was the experience at Benjamin Harrison Elementary in Marion, Ohio, where discipline problems declined as troublemakers turned into “role model” students, principal Leah Filliater said. “I think they saw themselves differently, and I think staff treated them a little differently,” Filliater said. “I think it’s a different philosophy that each student can be great at something.”
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Portly Taft helped usher in modern obesity care Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Way before Weight Watchers or “The Biggest Loser,” a president known for his girth was helping to usher in a modern approach to treating obesity. Got a nagging doctor? The 27th president, William H. Taft did, way back in the early 1900s. A medical historian has analyzed letters between the two, complete with food diaries and daily weigh-ins surely recognizable to many of today’s dieters. Have a problem with yo-yo dieting and weight gain? Yep, Taft did, too. Monday’s report offers a rare peek at the history of obesity, through the experiences of one of the first American public figures to struggle openly with weight — and how a doctor aided in an era when physician treat-
ment of obesity was just emerging. Taft’s “rise to political power coincided with this change in medical thinking, which led to the first celebrity weight loss patient,” said Deborah Levine, an assistant professor at Rhode Island’s Providence College. Her report, part of research for a book about the course of obesity in the U.S., appears Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Sports fans might recognize Taft as the latest addition to the Washington Nationals’ racing presidents. History buffs know he’s the only presidentturned-Supreme Court chief justice. But he’s also remembered as the president whose weight, at times well over 300 pounds, made headlines. Taft hired British dieting expert Nathaniel Yorke-Davies in 1905, four years before becom-
ing president. Then 314 pounds, Taft was worried about heartburn and other health problems — he was famously fatigued, presumably from obesitycaused sleep apnea — and possibly also about his career, Levine wrote. The candid exchanges between doctor and patient highlight the ups and down of weight loss. “I feel in excellent condition. I used to suffer from acidity of stomach, and I suppose that was due to overloading it,” Taft wrote at one point. Dusting off those archives is important to remind people that obesity isn’t some scary new 21st-century problem, said Dr. Scott Kahan of George Washington University and the STOP Obesity Alliance. Yes, obesity rates have surged to epidemic levels over the past few decades. But waistlines actually began to expand in the mid-19th century,
as food became easier to cultivate and distribute, Kahan said. Diet books and pamphlets began flourishing. Where women’s corsets offered some tightening, Levine says obesity belts were developed for men. Even then it was clear there was no quick fix. And if you think highcalorie restaurant food is only a recent problem, well, Taft wrote a relative that all the formal dinners required in politics sabotaged his efforts. In his first year with Yorke-Davies, Taft lost 59 pounds, Levine found, only to regain it. Only after leaving the White House did Taft shed significant weight and keep it off, with help from a different doctor, she noted. “It’s really, really hard to lose weight and keep it off. If it wasn’t, we’d all be thin,” said Kahan, who was struck by similarities between Taft’s
struggles and many weight-loss efforts today. “We recognize this problem as a disease, and yet at the same time we expect people to just be able to manage it once we write down a diet for them.” Today, doctors know that for someone who’s obese, shedding even 5 percent to 10 percent of the original weight can improve health, he added. Yorke-Davies had written a popular diet book, “Foods for the Fat: A Treatise on Corpulency and a Dietary for its Cure.” He and Taft had a long-distance relationship. The doctor mailed a three-page list of allowed and forbidden foods — heavy on lean meats and reducing sugar, almost a prelude to the Atkins diet. Taft was to weigh himself daily and mail a weekly report. Levine compared the handwritten weigh-ins
Report: NSA collecting millions of contact lists WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency has been sifting through millions of contact lists from personal email and instant messaging accounts around the world — including those of Americans — in its effort to find possible links to terrorism or other criminal activity, according to a published report. The Washington Post reported late Monday that the spy agency intercepts hundreds of thousands of email address books every day from private accounts on Yahoo, Gmail, Facebook and Hotmail that move though global data links. The NSA also collects about a half million buddy lists from live chat services and email accounts. The Post said it learned about the collection tactics from secret documents provided by NSA leaker Edward Snowden and confirmed by senior intelligence officials. It was the latest revelation of the spy agency’s practices to be disclosed by Snowden, the former NSA systems analyst who fled the U.S. and now resides in Russia. The newspaper said the NSA analyzes the contacts to map relationships and connections among various foreign intelligence targets. During a typical day last year, the NSA’s Special Source Operations branch collected more than 440,000 email address books, the Post said. That would correspond to a rate of more than 250 million a year. A spokesman for the national intelligence director’s office, which oversees the NSA, told the Post that the agency
was seeking intelligence on valid targets and was not interested in personal information from ordinary Americans. Spokesman Shawn Turner said the NSA was guided by rules that require the agency to “minimize the acquisition, use and dissemination” of information that identifies U.S. citizens or permanent residents. While the collection was taking place overseas, the Post said it encompassed the contact lists of many American users. The spy agency obtains the contact lists through secret arrangements with foreign telecommunications companies or other services that control Internet traffic, the Post reported. Earlier this year, Snowden gave documents to the Post and Britain’s Guardian newspaper disclosing U.S. surveillance programs that collect vast amounts of phone records and online data in the name of foreign intelligence, often sweeping up information on American citizens. The collection of contact lists in bulk would be illegal if done in the United States, but the Post said the agency can get around that restriction by intercepting lists from access points around the world. The newspaper quoted a senior intelligence official as saying NSA analysts may not search or distribute information from the contacts database unless they can “make the case that something in there is a valid foreign intelligence target in and of itself.”
and the typed letters to the doctor. Sometimes Taft cheated. And Yorke -Davies nagged, politely, but a lot. One month the doctor fussed that Taft’s weight loss was only 9 pounds, not the intended 14. When Taft slacked off, the doctor wrote that he’d heard “you are much stouter than you were a few months ago.” Levine concludes that some core practices — close doctor-patient communication, tracking weight and food diaries — still are in use. The challenge is to find a balance between helpful advice and nagging, said Dr. Mladen Golubic of the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Some of the clinic’s patients opt for daily, personalized emails to track their progress. “You don’t want to be harsh,” Golubic said. But “you need to nudge them.”
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