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Getzendiner to lead parade of cycles Oct. 22 BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@dailycall.com
Regional business event set today
PIQUA — Imagine Sandra Getzendiner, who was mauled last month following a pit bull attack as she was riding her bicycle over the North Main Street bridge, leading a parade through downtown Piqua with as many as 300 bikers behind her. That will be the sight between noon and 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, said John Emrick, who is hosting his second annual fundraiser for the victim of dog-related injuries. Emrick, the grandfather of a Rylee Gasson, who was 22 months old in June 22, 2010, began a fundraiser last year entitled Rylee’s Ride to Recov-
The Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Regional Business Showcase today at Piqua High School. The free event will be from 47:30 p.m., with Michael Caruso giving the keynote presentation from 4-5 p.m., followed by the Exhibitors Showcase from 57:30 p.m.
Free community meal set Saturday PIQUA — God’s Table, a communitywide free lunch, will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 325 W. Ash St.. The meal will be chili cornbread, applesauce and dessert. Everyone is invited to share this lunch.
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Chad Keiser, left, and Adam Bendele apply faux brick templates to concrete to the crosswalk at Main and High streets Wednesday afternoon. The pair work for Tuttle Construction of Lima.
PIQUA — A Sports Card and Collectible Show will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Miami Valley Centre Mall, sponsored by SC Collectibles, Bill Gertner and the mall management. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12-6 p.m. Sunday. The show will feature approximately 50 tables displaying sports cards as well as NASCAR diecast, magic cards and gamin miniatures, along with comic books, Yu-Gi-Oh packs and singles, Hot Wheels, starting line-ups and other collectibles. Ohio State, MLB and NFL items will be available. For more information, call 773-0950.
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Johnston Farm & Indian Agency to host fall event Many activities planned Saturday FOR THE DAILY CALL PIQUA — Celebrate fall at the Johnston Farm from 12-5 p.m. Saturday. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the fall colors along
the Miami and Erie Canal, plus a variety of other activities around the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency. There will be two canal boat rides aboard the General Harrison of Piqua; the first at 1 p.m. will go north and return to the landing, and the second ride at 2:30 p.m. will depart the
landing and travel the entire length of the restored stretch of canal. These will be the last public canal boat rides of the year before the General Harrison and our mules get to rest until spring. Throughout the day, members of the Dayton Dulcimer Society will See Johnston/Page 2
BETHANY J. ROYER Staff Writer broyer@dailycall.com COVINGTON — The Covington Board of Education broke immediately into executive session Wednesday evening during a special meeting before returning to accept the resignation of high school secretary Christine Crawford. From there those in attendance spoke briefly on the five-year forecast for the district’s revenue, expenditures and changes to
the fund balances. This was presented to board members by Treasurer Carol Forsythe in a rough draft that highlighted actual figures from 2009 to 2011 and projected future amounts. “Unfortunately, it has gotten a little bit worse instead of better,” Forsythe said in regards to numbers before the draft. She also said that with the economy being as it has been, unreadable, the forecast for revenue and expenditures See Covington/Page 2
Edison receives grant to cut energy bills College awarded $550,000 in stimulus funds FOR THE DAILY CALL PIQUA — Edison Community College is in the process of making some significant changes to campus after receiving an energy efficiency grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in April 2011. The funds will help Edison comply with a 2005 state
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law mandating that all state buildings reduce energy consumption by 20 percent in the next 10 years and develop an energy master plan. In March 2010, Edison applied for stimulus funds available through the Ohio Department of Development to update traditional equipment, but did not receive the grant. However in April of 2011, the college was approached with an offer of
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Clifton E. Wells
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Ava Casto of Piqua, above, works on her mummy costume Tuesday evening at the YWCA. At right, Kelly Bornhorst assists Kelsey Shepard with her mummy costume Tuesday evening at the YWCA in Piqua.
PIQUA — Clifton E. Wells, 76, of 8510 Moffett Road, Piqua, died at 4:10 p . m . Tuesd a y , Oct. 11, 2011, at the Upper Va l l e y Medi c a l Center. H e WELLS w a s born Oct. 24, 1934 in Rice, Ky. He married Betty J. Markley on June 23, 1956, in Piqua; and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Rocky (Vickie) Wells of Salem, Ind.; a daughter, Dee Dee (Richard) Allen of Florence, Ky.; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; two brothers, Mike Adkins of Ironton and Clyde (Dona) Wells of Raceland, Ky.; a sister, Sandy (Dwight) Vance of Midlothian, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillian (Bartram) Adkins, a son, Kenneth E. Wells, a
brother, James Wells, and a sister, Mary Meyers. Mr. Wells was a 1952 graduate of Ashland High School, and attended Marshall University of Huntington, W.Va., Roosevelt University of Chicago, Ill., and the University of Dayton. He retired as a plater from Delco Products of General Motors. He was an active member of St. Paris United Methodist Church. As a Little League baseball coach for 28 years he enjoyed being a positive influence for children. He loved the outdoors, fishing and was an avid reader. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. David E. Kepple officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family also may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Death notices PIQUA — Kenneth R. McNutt, 73, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at Gade Healthcare Center in Greenville. Services will be held Friday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Beamsville Cemetery, Beamsville. SIDNEY — Freddy Louis Buss, 48, of Sidney, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. TROY — John J. “Joseph” Mc Laughlin, 81, of Troy, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at his residence in Troy. A private service will be held and arrangements are entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.
Edison Continued from page 1 more than $550,000 in remaining stimulus funds to go toward making energy efficient improvements, a portion totaling $117,000 that needed to be matched by Edison as the grant required. The funds needed to be spent within a year, with a bid approval process taking up to six months. At the end of the process, the college will be looking at annual savings of $145,000 on gas, electric and water bills including an $8,500 rebate from DP&L. Edison has started to implement some of these changes already, updating heating and air conditioning equipment and switching to energy efficient light bulbs that have cut lighting power usage from 40-50 percent. The new energy master plan
has included steps to upgrade parking lot lights and add digital controls to air conditioning equipment to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The college’s most recent large addition, the LEED Certified Emerson Center built in 2007, was one of the first projects to be tackled. By making several adjustments and additions to the center’s air conditioning equipment, Edison was able to reduce energy costs by more than 50 percent in that area of the campus. Further study done by the college showed that it was now using approximately 40 percent less energy this summer than it had been using in 2004. A big component of the new efficiency standards being set at Edison will revolve around the upgrading of the college’s building management
system that gives users control over building functions. The new system is able to measure carbon dioxide levels so when the building is less full, the system runs more efficiently with less outside air being brought in. “We’re adding in occupancy sensors for lighting and HVAC that will cut down on energy consumption when rooms are empty and redirect it to rooms that are full,” said Doug Riehle, director of physical plant and facilities. “There will also be more air distribution boxes so each room will have its own controls.” The campus’ parking lots and courtyards will also get a boost from the improvements as the exterior lighting fixtures will be replaced with new ones that use only onethird of the energy and
downtown area before the poker runs begins. Registration is $15 per rider or $20 with passenger, and includes a meal and entertainment. The last bike will be back at approximately 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. With a police escort and hundreds of bikers behind her, Getzendiner will lead the parade,
along with Emrick’s granddaughter, in a maroon 1964 Pontiac LeMans owned by Doug Smith of Piqua. In order to do that, Emrick said, he had to get a parade permit because of the number of motorcycles involved. “Sandra will be out in front, leading everyone down the street to Riverside Drive, where the pa-
(Hot) Dogs. Condiments and apple cider will be provided. Bring the rest to enjoy an afternoon meal. As always, in the Johnston Farmhouse there will be costume-guided tours and the Woodland Indian and Canal Museum will be open throughout the day. All of these activities are included in the regular site admission: $8/adults, $4/children 6-
12, free to Johnston Farm Friends, OHS Members, as well as children 5 and
Fundraiser Continued from page 1 expected to draw large community support. While registration for the event begins at 10:30 a.m. outside of One More Bar, 348 Wood St., Piqua, the bikes will leave the bar at noon and from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. will be traveling down Main Street through the
Johnston Continued from page 1 present traditional music. Robert Behringer will once again be sharing his talents playing a variety of Native American flutes. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the music of a time past. Throughout the day a warming fire will be burning in the Johnston summer kitchen hearth that will be inviting visitors to BYOD or Bring Your Own
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offer triple the brightness in foot candles, helping to improve campus safety, Riehle said. Energy consumption isn’t the only issue being tackled with the grant funds. The college has started the installation of waterless urinals in the men’s restrooms that are capable of saving 25-35 thousand gallons per year in water usage. An analysis of the college’s water usage had indicated that approximately 766,000 gallons were being used to flush the 31 urinals throughout the campus. With annual savings nearing $150,000, it will take just around five years for the college to recoup the cost of making the upgrades. In compliance with the grant, all equipment purchased for improvements is made in the United States.
Natural gas prices remain at 10-year low
DAYTON — A surge of abundant, domestic natural gas supply over the past few years has dramatically stabilized and lowered natural gas prices, which has helped natural gas continue to be the most cost-effective energy source for home heating. Last winter, West Central Ohio customers of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (Vectren) who heated their homes with natural gas paid more than $1,000 less than those who used propane to heat their homes and $200 to $1,000 less than those who heated with electricity. The average Vectren customer paid $70 to $80 per month during the months of November through March for a total of $345 to $400 depending upon the effirade ends,” Emrick said. ciency of the gas furnace. Emrick encourages This amount does not inpeople to come out and clude costs for those who show their support for Getzendiner as she continues to recover from the pit bull attack. Continued from page 1 “We wanted to do on the draft are as lasomething special and we knew we wanted make beled, assumptions. Those numbers inthe community involved so she can see the sup- cluded real estate taxes port she has,” Emrick showing little growth due to decrease in housing said. market and declining property values. As is state contribution on the line if student enrollment continues to go down with under. AAA and senior an estimated 26 fewer discounts also are honpupils this year. ored. “That number may be worse than I have here,” Forsythe said and that, “Other than JVS (Career ■ Pick 3 Numbers Center) we don’t have an 1-8-4 explanation on why we’re ■ Pick 4 Numbers down.” 0-7-6-4 Also on the draft were Day Drawings: the loss of grant aides and property tax allocations ■ Midday 3 1-4-5 rounding to nearly $300,000. ■ Midday 4 “I don’t think any of 3-2-4-4
use Vectren natural gas service for water heating, cooking, etc. Natural gas heating bills have not been this low since the heating season of 2001 through 2002, and customers can expect the same costs for the 2011-2012 season assuming normal, winter weather. Heating Source, 5Month Bill Total • Natural gas furnace — $400 • Natural gas furnace (high-efficiency model) — $345 • Electric furnace — $1,525 • Electric heat pump — $640 • Propane furnace — $1,475 Abundant gas supply in the U.S. has resulted in natural gas costs, which are passed through to customers on a dollar-fordollar basis, remaining at levels not seen since 2001.
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NEWBERRY TWP. — Fall cemetery clean up will run through Saturday, Oct.15. All decorations that family’s wish to save must be removed by Saturday in all cemeteries maintained by Newberry Township. The cemetery staff will begin removing old arrangements Monday, Oct. 17. New fall arrangements in vases attached to monuments or fall saddles will not be removed. Other new arrangements may be placed Nov. 1. Newberry Township cemeteries are: • Highland — High Street, Covington • Greenville Creek — Buckneck Road, Bradford • Freidens — Corner of Versailles and BradfordBloomer Road, Bradford • Union Church — Union Church Road, Covington • Arnold — U.S. Route 36, Covington • Priest — McMaken Road, Covington • Johnson — State Route 41, Covington • Lutheran Church — Miami-Shelby County Line Road, Covington. All artificial arrangements must be in a vase, hanging device, or on a monument saddle. Put the deceased’s name and a contact person on the bottom of a saddle (in a permanent manner) so identification can be made if it is blown off the monument.
A cold front headed this way will bring a chance of thunderstorms today. Expect temperatures to drop and winds to pick up on Friday. High: 68 Low: 53.
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Order of George recipient sought PIQUA — The Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the next recipient of the Order of George Award. This award is presented annually to a Piqua resident who has been active in volunteer and community service. The next recipient could be young or old, male or female, but someone has to nominate them. Individuals are invited to nominate a coworker, relative, friend or neighbor. The application requires information about the person’s volunteer/community accomplishments with each organization in which they are or were involved. It also asks for any awards or honors received and offices held within each organization. Applications are available at the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce, 326 N. Main St., or online at www.piquaareachamber.com. The deadline for turning in the completed application is Dec. 2. Contact the chamber office at 773-2765 or email Sharon Ford at s.ford@piquaareachamber.com for more information.
Class of 1956 to meet for lunch PIQUA — The class of 1956 Piqua Central High School will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Piqua Cracker Barrel. All class members and guest are invited to attend. If you have any questions or need directions, call Nancy Beaver Bates at 778-1781 or Ulene Young Shively at 335-8499.
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Miami East FFA farm safety poster contest winners are, front from left, Kalli Teeters, Celia Thomas, Cael Rose and Marisa Savini. Also shown are FFA members Meagan McKinney and Kendra Beckman. Second-grade students were given poster board and asked to create a farm safety promotion poster. The winners in each home room were given a coloring book and candy. Each participant received a gift.
Piqua City Schools news PIQUA — The following events are taking place in Piqua City Schools. • Piqua community members are invited to attend a bond issue informational meeting sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the church. This is a great opportunity to hear bond issue facts and ask questions. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend the “Between the Walls Tours” to see first-hand the building maintenance issues and learn more about the November 8th bond issue. Tours are scheduled as follows: • Oct. 18, Nicklin Learning Center, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 18, Springcreek Primary School, 6 p.m. • Oct. 19, Favorite Hill Primary School, 6 p.m. • Oct. 24, Bennett Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 25, High Street Primary School, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 27, Wilder Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. • Nov. 1, Washington Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. • Piqua Junior High School 8th grade students completed their College 101 visits to Edison Community College on Sept.
30 and Oct. 7. The College 101 program is part of the district’s college and career readiness goals program offered to students to introduce them to college life and to encourage them to think about college as an option after graduation from high school. • On Friday, Oct. 28, Sgt. Matthew Skidmore and Sgt. Tyler Means of the U.S. Army will be at Piqua High School to conduct a Health and Fitness Expo. In partnership with the Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Red Cross, YMCA and area colleges, military specialists will take students through a series of informative, demonstrative and interactive displays. This program will be run in conjunction with the Piqua High School physical education classes in the PHS gymnasium. • Springcreek Primary School staff and students would like to thank the Piqua Fire Department for their fire safety presentation and materials provided to the students
on Oct. 11. Also, a thank you to the Piqua Arts Council for sponsoring the “Orchestra and You” program for Springcreek second grade students on October 5th. • High Street Primary School will host a Fall Halloween Family Event from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 18. • Nicklin Learning Center held their first literacy assembly of the year on Friday, Oct. 7 to celebrate 189 students who met their reading goal for the month by reading 30 books or more. August and September birthdays also were celebrated and each child who had a birthday received a book from The Piqua Rotary Club, Nicklin’s business partner. • Nicklin’s Family Literacy Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. Students will be reading “The Big Pumpkin” and decorating their own pumpkins. Each Nicklin child attending will receive a book. Parent’s who plan to attend should RSVP to Nicklin Learning Center.
Performance set for choir PIQUA — Deb Ruemmele will be directing boys and girls in 1st through 6th grades for the YWCA Youth Choir on Mondays, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 17. The choir will perform for the Annual YWCA Christmas program at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Classes will continue for seven weeks with a $14 fee along with YWCA youth membership of $10. Ruemmele has taught both piano vocal music as well as general education in Toledo area schools and is now owner of a bed and breakfast in Piqua. “I am
eager to get started with the youth choir,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity to get back into a love of mine and get the students excited about music for the upcoming holidays.” “We involve many of our classes and programs in the Christmas program,” added Kim Small, Program Director. “It is wonderful to showcase the choir and other YWCA classes in this annual program.” For registration or more information, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne Street, call 7736626, or e-mail info@ywcapiqua.com.
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Art class set at YWCA Piqua PIQUA — Karen Purke, local Troy artist, will instruct a class, “Positive Creative Art Imagery Just For You,” from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Participants will create an original art piece that is reflective of them. Individuals will explore goals and objectives in their personal lives to design and make the artwork. Purke will be using the theme, “Closing One Door and Opening Another” to guide students in their work. “No previous art experience is necessary,” said Purke. “Each student will complete a piece of art that will truly reflect individual personalities.” All supplies are included in the class for adults. Fee is $28 along with a basic YWCA membership ($30 plus applicable taxes). For more information or registration, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne St., call 773-6626 or email info@ywcapiqua.com. The YWCA is handicap accessible.
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GOP doesn’t focus on the economy BY STEVE PEOPLES MILFORD, N.H. (AP) — In an election that’s supposed to hinge on jobs and the economy, the Republican presidential contest in recent months has been defined by almost everything else. Immigration and children’s vaccines. Race and religion. Homosexuality and health care. The issues range far from the economic woes that concern most voters, but they have captivated Republicans in New Hampshire and other early voting states, providing the candidates with ways to distinguish themselves from their rivals. The biggest applause lines on the campaign trail usually have little to do with a candidate’s economic positions. The dynamic was on display Monday, even as the contenders prepared for a Tuesday night debate focused solely on the economy. “Even the richest man can’t buy back his past,” intoned a web video that Texas Gov. Rick Perry rolled out to assail chief rival Mitt Romney’s personal wealth and the Massachusetts health care overhaul that Romney signed into law. “America’s most damaging prescription: RomneyCare,” the video said. Romney mentioned it during a town hall-style meeting here and suggested that his opponents would use any issue they could to tear him down. A few minutes earlier, Romney had jabbed Perry on immigration. “If you’re an illegal an illegal in Texas and you’ve lived there for three years, you can go to college there and get a $100,000 break on your tuition. These magnets have got to stop,” Romney said. A packed VFW hall cheered the knock at Perry’s support for in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Less than three months before the first voting of the GOP nomination fight, the candidates are raising a host of issues that don’t speak directly to addressing the nation’s 9.1 percent unemployment rate or the frail economy. They do talk about jobs and the economy to varying degrees. But few if any have talked in specifics, preferring to stick to general Republican orthodoxy of lower taxes, less spending and rolled-back regulations as a way to fix what ails the country. They differ little on prescriptions. The man they hope to oust from the White House, President Barack Obama, has focused much more on the economy. On Tuesday, he will be talking about jobs in Pittsburgh, and on Friday he will travel to a suburban Detroit auto plant with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who’s in the U.S. for a visit expected to focus on trade. Only a few of the Republicans Romney and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman among them have rolled out plans aimed at stimulating growth in a country that some fear is teetering on the edge of a double-dip recession. Perry, who joined the race in mid-August, plans to announce his economic plan this fall. Businessman Herman Cain has spelled out a tax reform plan. The campaigns argue that the nation’s economic woes are directly linked to such issues as immigration and health care. And they note that voters will ask the questions they want even if they stray from what they tell pollsters are their top issues. Indeed, Romney opened his Monday event by talking about the economy, a centerpiece of his campaign for much of the summer, but an hour later he had answered far more questions about health care, illegal immigration and labor unions.
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School levy called ‘win-win’ situation To the Editor: As I look around our city, I see many improvements. City streets and sidewalks are being upgraded. Beautification of building facades and landscapes are popping up all over town. It is both encouraging and exciting to see the pride our citizens are taking in this community. Change doesn’t happen over night, but we are definitely moving in the right direction. I believe taking advantage of the state money to build three new buildings is just another step in the right direction. It is a WIN/WIN situation for our community for many reasons. First, it’s as if the state handed us a coupon for 47 percent off the cost of three new buildings. Those that know me will tell you, I am a penny pincher and coupon clipper. I am all about the best value for my dollar. Second, it is an opportunity to revitalize neighborhoods. We finally get to do something worthwhile to the site of the old hospital. It does my heart good to think of that space alive again. Plus, we can use the state money to demo and repurpose the sites that will no longer be used. That eliminates abandoned buildings and the problems that follow. Thirdly, we get to invest in our future
generations. While our board of education, school administrators, teachers and faculty have worked wonders with what they have and continue to work within their means, I want more for our children. I want our children to have the opportunity to learn in the best environment using the latest technologies available. Why wouldn’t I? After all, they are our future leaders and decision makers. Lastly, think about the economic boost to our community that comes with a construction project of this size. One thing to remember, there is an expiration date on this “47 percent coupon.” If we don’t use it, another community will. Someone else’s neighborhood will be revitalized. Someone else’s child will have the best opportunity. Someone else’s community will get the economic boost. Why shouldn’t it be Piqua? My youngest child will graduate high school this spring, so I write this as a citizen of Piqua, not as a parent whose child will attend one of the new schools. I urge everyone in our community to vote for Piqua City Schools on Nov. 8. It truly is an Opportunity of a Lifetime. —Lisa Feeser Piqua
Miami East levy gains support
To the Editor: I have been a resident of the Miami East School District since 1994. I have had two children graduate and have another in elementary school. There are many reasons to be a proud citizen and community supporter of the schools. We have two new buildings to be proud of. We have excellent sports teams. WE have teachers who care about children. We have great music programs. We have a strong emphasis on academic performance. I am especially proud of the academic achievement that has been accomplished by our district the last four years in a row. That is the rating of “Excellent with Distinction,” placed on them by the Ohio department of Education. This accomplishment is quite impressive considering the budget cuts, staff reductions, freezing of wages, freezing of textbook purchases, freezing of technology purchases, elimination of high school busing, and many other careful ways to watch spending costs. All of these implementations by the district are saving money. However the cost to operate a Steven Peoples covers politics for The Associated Press. school system continues to increase year after year. The school board, administration, teachers and support staff have done their share to help reduce costs. Now it is time for community members
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to step up and support the upcoming levy. It is illegal to move funds from bond construction to fund operating expenses. The passing of an earned income operating levy is vital for Miami East Schools to continue all of the programs and continue the proud traditions that are already in place. Senior citizens on Social Security would not be affected by the passing of this levy. In some instances, many senior citizens will see their taxes go down. I know economic times are uncertain, but supporting this levy and allowing the school district to have the resources it needs to operate successfully and continue educating children the best way possible is the only right and logical choice we have. Voting no would eliminate programs, and negatively impact school employees and also have the biggest influence on the education of our children. The elimination of some of these programs could keep our children from becoming successful contributing members to our community. Keep the traditions in place and be proud. Please join me in supporting our school district with a “yes” vote on Nov. 8. —Doug Wick Troy
Reader says Piqua issue ‘no brainer’ To the Editor: I have always been a very practical and frugal person. So I know a good deal when I see one. The opportunity to replace our old school buildings with new energy efficient buildings is a “no brainer.” If you could replace your old car with a new one at a 47 percent discount you surely would jump at the deal. Some people are saying that our existing buildings are good enough. If past generations had thought like that we would still have one-room schools and be
living in log cabins. I spent 45 years in the construction industry and I can say with confidence these existing buildings need to be replaced. Not only do we save 47 percent of construction costs but we also will save money by cutting our administrative and operating costs. Let’s not miss this great opportunity to improve our schools and our community. Please vote “yes” for our children and our community. —Charles E. Alexander Piqua
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To the Editor: Amid the flood of the letters campaign, I express my opposition to the proposed school levy on the November ballot. Clearing out all the words about “gift” and “opportunity” leaves some hard facts, and some unanswered questions. First, what is the TOTAL cost to the taxpayer. It won’t be $29 million, it will be more like $50 million, by the time the bonds are paid. Second, what are the projections of future enrollment in Piqua schools to justify this? Third, in line with the second question, what are the chances one or more of these schools might be closed as a result? A local news outlet reported recently on $40 million worth of “opportunities” closed in that area as a result of flawed student projections. One of the big selling points of this latest drive is the statement the city will turn over 6.5 acres of prime ground, the old hospital site, to the schools for a dollar. That government is looking at multiple millions of dollars soon for water quality, and will soon face more multiple millions in continued sewer work. City utility customers will be paying for that, and now the schools want a big chunk on top of those albatrosses. This “gift” will come after $2 million of other taxpayers’ money is spent to clean the site for what should be development to increase the city’s property tax base. The school system plans to build three new buildings and demolish a number of others. That land will then be sold – and the school system will rake in the money. Finally, with all the changes, seemingly so well-planned, the school system doesn’t even know what it will do with the bus fleet if this should go through. What planning! I intend to vote “no” on this levy and urge others to do the same. —Larry J. Huffman Piqua
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NEW YORK — Katori Hall plops down in a restaurant booth and promptly orders a Bloody Mary. It’s 1 p.m. The playwright confesses that while her career is going great, her personal life is a bit of a mess. In the space of just three days, she’s lost her transit card, her debit card and, just today, her cellphone. “I’m like, ‘What is going on?’ This must be a sign of good luck,” the 30-year-old says. “It better be.” It likely is: Hall’s play “The Mountaintop” starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett is about to open on Broadway, the off-Broadway Signature Theatre Company has invited Hall to a fiveyear residency and promises to produce three of her works, a collection of her plays is about to be published, and the Lark Play Development Center, where her talent was nurtured, threw a party in her honor. “The Mountaintop,” a fictional drama set on the night before the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., was the winner of the best new play Olivier award in London last year, beating out “Jerusalem.” Hall was the first black woman to win the honor. Hall’s King is not the icon with the rhythmic voice we are used to revering. In the play, he talks colloquially, uses profanity several times, shows vanity, smokes, alludes to sex
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The character of Camae was named in honor of Hall’s mother, Carrie Mae, and the play is in many ways a chance to give her mother the chance to again meet King. She says she wrote a draft of the play quickly, before diving deep into the scholarship of King. “I didn’t want to procrastinate. I find that writers say, ‘Oh, I’m doing research.’ You can do research for four years and never write a line.” She later consulted such works as “And the Walls Came Tumbling Down” by Ralph Abernathy, read and watched King’s speeches, sifted through Poor People’s Campaign literature and examined a partial FBI file on King that includes wiretaps. For the Broadway run, Hall has a new cast and has teased out King’s controversial anti-Vietnam war stance. King’s daughter Bernice has discussed the play with its director, Kenny Leon, and noted that while the family didn’t love the innuendo or colorful language in the play, King’s message still resonates. The playwright herself is at pains to say that her work never attempts to pass itself off as truth. “I have, I think, really saved myself by being extremely creative in how I tell the story,” she says. Leon agrees, predicting this is just the first of Hall’s many successes. “There’s poetry in her writing, there’s strength and courage in her writing, and she’s just a bold artist who has put on the page what’s in her head,” he says. “I think that this is just the beginning of that which we know as Katori Hall.” Hall graduated from Columbia University in 2003 with a major in AfricanAmerican studies and creComplete the ative writing, and learned grid so every row, her trade at the American column and 3 x 3 Repertory Theatre Instibox contains tute and at the Juilliard every digit from School. She turned to writ1 to 9 inclusively. ing plays after feeling stymied as an actress. WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION “I started writing because I got so frustrated that there weren’t enough plays that had roles for young black women in them.” Her first play, “Hoodoo Love,” was devel-
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oped by Lynn Nottage and received its world premiere off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 2007. She says Broadway wasn’t necessarily the goal. “I always felt like Broadway was not for me — in terms of ticket price, in terms of what was on there,” she says. “I never saw myself reflected in the mirror of the Great White Way.” “The Mountaintop” is her fourth play — it’s also her first attempt at a twocharacter work — and she’s written three others in the past two years, most set in Memphis and featuring characters speaking in the city’s rich dialect. The Signature will produce her “Hurt Village” in February, which looks at how nine characters deal with the demolition of a city housing project. “People call it my epic,” she says. These days, Hall finds herself daily offering guidance to the actors and creative team at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where “The Mountaintop” is playing. She’s at the theater so much that she has her own dressing room. Watching Bassett and Jackson, who was an usher at King’s funeral, work on her play has been its own reward. She calls it a kind of acting master class and says it inspires her to consider one day acting in her own plays. And though she’s easily the youngest person in the room, Hall says she’s not dismissed by her elders. “I think the play shows that I have a mature soul. So they’ve embraced me.” While some have pointed to Hall’s Broadway debut — plus Lydia R. upcoming Diamond’s “Stick Fly” — as a sign that Broadway is embracing more diverse voices, she’s unconvinced. “I’m very hesitant to be like, ‘Oh, my God. Everything has changed’ because of this year. Give it three more years,” she says, pointing out that only 17 percent of plays are being produced by women. “What’s the percentage of black women being produced? We don’t know. No one’s done that study.”
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DEAR ABBY: I have two sons, 19 and 12. My younger boy has a rare form of kidney disease. His kidney function is currently normal, but his doctor says that in the future he may need a new kidney. At that point, his brother would be high on the list for compatibility and availability. I, sadly, would not. How does one mention the possibility of being a donor to his older brother? Is it even fair to ask? If he doesn’t offer, would I always resent it? Should we wait until there is a real need before asking? — PLANNING AHEAD IN CALIFORNIA DEAR PLANNING AHEAD: All families are different, and it’s a credit to yours that you’re thinking ahead regarding some of the difficult aspects related to donation. This subject can sometimes be fraught with the potential for perceived coercion. It can be offset by NOT framing it as a “request” from one family member, but as a general family discussion about the loved one’s health situation. Among the issues that should be raised: What does it mean for your younger son to have this rare kidney disease? What’s the survival rate for an adolescent who receives a living donor transplant? What is involved in the donation process? These questions should be raised as a family in conversation with a physician or other members of the kidney care team. Family members can then talk about how they feel about the issue, NOT as a response to a direct question. This provides a chance for better education about the condition as well as the process, and reduces fear. The decision to be a living donor is a voluntary one and should be entered into free of pressure. Some people may not want to take the risk — and their rights should be respected. The evaluation process is very thorough. It’s designed to minimize risk and also can uncover unexpected conditions in the potential donor that are important. The National Kidney Foundation provides information on its website re-
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outside marriage and is even heard urinating off stage. For some in the audience, this may smack of blasphemy. “I know there are people who feel as though I’m being naive and I’m being disrespectful by humanizing King. It’s only dangerous if people want to keep him in a box and keep him as a statue. It’s so needed and necessary to pull him out of his tomb, this museum that has been created,” Hall says. In the play, King is visited in his room at the Lorraine Motel by Camae, a mysterious woman who delivers room service coffee, which sparks a discussion of his life and decisions. Hall says she wanted to bring King close. “We need to pull him out and make him flesh and blood, make him believable. There is a rush to protect him and even lie about him in order to keep up this veneer of righteousness. It’s very dangerous because I think it gives the wrong message to a new generation who are coming up who think that they have to be perfect in order to change the world,” says Hall. Hall, a native of Memphis, Tenn., started writing the play in 2007, inspired by her mother, who grew up around the corner from the Lorraine Motel. When her mother was 15, she was told she couldn’t attend King’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech the night before he was killed because her family feared there would be violence.
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‘The right thing to do’ BY RON OSBURN Ohio Community Media rosburn@tdnpublishing.com TROY — The First Lutheran Church in Troy has formally left the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, citing a host of issues with the ELCA, including its 2009 decision to allow gays and lesbians in same-gender relationships to serve as clergy. The move follows a near-unanimous vote by Troy First Lutheran Church’s membership earlier this year to withdraw from the ELCA, the nation’s seventh-largest Christian church. The request was granted May 19 by the Southern Ohio Synod, the ELCA’s local governing body. The Troy First Lutheran Church is now a member of The North Lutheran American Church, according to Troy First Lutheran Church Pastor Ric Barnes. The NALC is a year-old group currently numbering at least 250 Lutheran congregations that sprang up as a result of the ELCA’s 2009 vote. Barnes and members of the Troy First Lutheran Church council said the move came after a membership vote Jan. 9, in which 101 of 108 votes cast — 94 percent — favored withdrawing from the ELCA. A second vote April 10 reaffirmed that decision by a slightly higher percentage, according to results of the vote released to the Troy Daily News by Matt Watkins, council secretary. He said the results easily topped the 67 percent required to leave the ELCA. The vote followed at least two years of informational meetings, educational efforts and open forums with representatives from ELCA, NALC, and the Lutheran Congregations in Missions for Christ, another association of Lutheran congregations. As a result of those forums and educational efforts, Troy First Lutheran Church conducted a survey in October 2010. The
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First Lutheran Church Pastor Ric Barnes stands outside the church Friday in Troy. The church has formally left the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
Reverend Bradosky visits The Rev. John Bradosky, the newly elected Bishop of the North American Lutheran Church, is making a visit to help celebrate at the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, at Troy First Lutheran Church. Bradosky, 59, was installed as bishop in August after a vote by 800 NALC members at a national convocation in Hilliard. A Pennsylvania native, he had served as Pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Centerville, south of Dayton, and also as the NALC General Secretary prior to being selected as NALC Bishop. “We’re very excited and honored to have Bishop Brodasky come to Troy First Lutheran Church,” church council vice-president Pru Schaefer said last week. Troy First Lutheran Church is located at 2899 W. Main St. For more information, call (937) 335-2323.
results of that survey showed a majority of church members felt they understood the issues, rejected the ELCA’s newlyadopted position on gay clergy and favored joining the NALC. The culmination of the survey was the vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC, though Barnes said dissatisfaction with the ELCA by many traditional Lutherans had been growing over the past two decades. The ELCA’s position on gay clergy was just the most recent and “most glaring example,” Watkins said. The position on gay clergy is an example of the ECLA trying to be “socially acceptable,” or polit-
ically correct, rather than adhering to a traditional and literal interpretation of the Bible, said Darrel Hollenbacher, president of the First Lutheran council. “We didn’t leave (the ELCA). They left us. They’ve been stepping away from what 75 percent of Christianity affirms,” Barnes said. “The church is unique in that it’s in the business of sharing the good news, the Gospel; all of the other things are secondary,” Barnes said. “The church’s mission has always been Christ-centered, about growing missionaries and sending missionaries out so we can pass the faith our grandparents had on to
the next generation. “For the last 20 years (with the ELCA), that’s been in decline,” Barnes said. In a group interview Barnes, Thursday, Watkins and Hollenbacher and church council vice-president Pru Schaefer also objected to the fact that the 2009 decision on gay clergy was mandated, rather than voted on by ELCA congregations. And “the kicker” was that the ELCA’s action struck down a policy that allowed gay and lesbian clergy to serve but required them to remain celibate, Watkins said. “It was deeper than just allowing gay clergy. Now it allows gay clergy that are sexually active,” he said. Watkins and Schaefer said First Lutheran, which counts approximately 240 active members, had a small number of members — they estimate less than a dozen — leave as a result of the church’s Jan. 9 vote and April reaffirmation. “But we had some members who said (the vote to leave the ELCA) was overdue,” Schaeffer said. Overall, the move from the ELCA to the NALC “is going to make us stronger,” Schaefer said, a comment seconded by Watkins, Hollenbacher and Barnes. “It was absolutely the right thing to do,” Barnes said.
Muslim comic series aims to break through in U.S. DETROIT (AP) — Comic book fans might call it a great origin story: In the aftermath of 9/11, a Muslim man creates a comic book series, “The 99,” inspired by the principles of his faith. It builds a global audience and investors contribute millions for it to continue and expand. In two vastly different cultures, Naif Al-Mutawa’s tale hits a few roadblocks — “villains” if you will: Censorship from Saudi Arabia, home to the main Muslim holy sites; in the United States, a struggle to build an audience where free expression has been hampered by a post9/11 rise in suspicion and scrutiny of all things Islamic. For Al-Mutawa, it’s evidence that tales like his are needed to counter hardline, intolerant ideologies of all stripes. “That’s one of the things that was most disappointing to me in the beginning,” Al-Mutawa said on a recent visit to Detroit. “You have two birthplaces: You have the birthplace of Islam, which initially rejected it (and) the birthplace of democracy and tolerance, this country, that I’m now facing resistance in — the two natural places for this product.” Al-Mutawa’s reputation in the Middle East and elsewhere has grown since the 2006 debut of “The 99,”
as well as its rollout into animation. The series is named for the 99 qualities the Quran attributes to God: strength, courage, wisdom and mercy among them. The comic book spawned a TV series and 26 half-hour episodes of the 3-D animated version of the “The 99” have been sold to broadcasters. They are expected to be released early next year in more than 50 countries, and a second season is in production. Al-Mutawa, a U.S.-educated psychologist from Kuwait, has been promoting “Wham! Bam! Islam!” a PBS documentary that tells the story of “The 99” from an idea hatched during a cab ride to its raising of $40 million in three calls for investors. The promotional push is supporting the animated series, the vehicle by which his company hopes to turn a profit. “The 99” grew out of his childhood love of Batman, Superman and their superhero brethren, along with a desire to provide role models for his five young sons. “Basically, ‘The 99’ is based on Quranic archetypes, the same way that Batman and Superman are based on Judeo-Christian and Biblical archetypes. And just like Batman and Superman are secular story lines, so
too are ‘The 99,’” he said. “It seemed to me that the only people using mass media when it came to things to do with religion — at least my religion — were people who were doing very destructive things. So the question was how do I challenge that in a way that’s secular yet cannot be dismissed as Western?” Critics on both sides of the religious and cultural divide see subversion in Al-Mutawa’s superheroes. Some hardline Muslims say the series subverts their faith by embodying the attributes in human characters, while a few non-Muslim American critics have labeled it sneaky Islamic indoctrination. Al-Mutawa said it took investment by an Islamic investment bank to make his series “halal,” or acceptable to Saudi officials. The nation’s governmentrun broadcaster has since bought the rights to the animated series. So has The Hub cable network in the U.S. — though the latter has indefinitely postponed airing it after some critical columns and blog posts. “One of the comments on the blogs that ended up delaying us was someone who warned that we can’t let the Muslims brainwash our children like the Mexicans did with ‘Dora the Explorer,’” Al-Mutawa said.
Still, he’s measuring broader acceptance in other ways. Al-Mutawa worked with DC Comics last year on a six-issue crossover that teamed “The 99” with The Justice League of America. “They start out with distrust between the two teams of superheroes — Superman punches one of my guys early on,” Al-Mutawa said. “And then they figure out during the arc that it’s the bad guys causing the distrust.” Robin Wright, author of “Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World,” said AlMutawa has “been way ahead of the curve in figuring out how you challenge extremism and how you create alternative role models to Osama bin Laden or Hassan Nasrallah (Hezbollah’s leader) for kids and adults.” Muslim characters are rare in U.S. comic books but there have been some inroads. Marvel Comics has Dust, a young Afghan woman whose mutant ability to manipulate sand and dust has been part of the popular X-Men books. “I don’t view a Muslim superhero as avant garde,” Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso said. “Muslims comprise approximately 23 percent of the world’s population, and we like our comics to reflect the world in its diversity.”
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Ft. Loramie church to host lecture series FT. LORAMIE — The lecture series “The Hidden Thread” will be presented at St. Michael Hall from 6:30-9 p.m. on Nov. 7, 14, 21, 29 by Dr. Kevin Schmiesing. Each evening stands on it’s on, however it is a progressive historic lesson and participants are encourage to attend all four evenings. The presentations are: • Nov 7 — The Birth of Christianity • Nov 14 — Scandal and the Sacred • Nov 21 — Reformation and Restoration • Nov 28 — A Missionary Church SCHMIESING The series is free and open to the public. For registration call the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis at (937) 498-1192. The story of the Catholic Church through 2,000 years is one of saints and sinners, princes and peasants, monks and missionaries. The church, made up of human beings, is manifestly imperfect and prone to scandal. Yet, the followers of Christ also display wisdom, holiness, and zeal. Through it all, with the eyes of faith, we can discern the “hidden thread” of Divine Providence. Schmiesing holds a Ph.D. in American history from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in history from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Author of two books on American Church history, he is executive director of CatholicHistory.net and does a weekly feature, “This Week in Catholic History,” for The SonRise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati. He lives in Sidney with his wife, Anne, and their six children.
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terol, and blood sugar, will be provided by Premier Community Health. Free vision screenings will be offered by Ohio Vision LLC. Flu shots will be available through the Kroger Pharmacy for $25. The Miami County Health Department will distribute health information and provide dermascan skin screenings. Many additional health and wellness displays will be set up to offer educational materials to the public at no charge.
PIQUA — Grace United Methodist Church, 9411 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua, will host its annual Tailgate Texas barbecue on Oct. 14, prior to the Piqua/Sidney football game. Tickets go on sale this week. The church is waiting word for a possible appearance of JD Chandler from KLove radio during this event, which also will include a band as well as other activities going on during the party. Tickets are on sale now at the Local temple church and through varito hold service ous members of the conPIQUA — The congregregation. For more information, contact gation of Temple Anshe Steve Teale at the church Emeth in Piqua will be holding services at 10 a.m. at 773-8232. Saturday, Oct. 22 to celebrate Simchat Torah. Church to host Services will be conducted salad luncheons by rabbinic intern CourtCOVINGTON — The ney Berman. Music will be Women’s Fellowship of provided by Dr. Robert the Covington United Agnew. The temple is located at Church of Christ will be hosting a salad luncheon 320 Caldwell St. For more from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. information check the Friday, Oct. 21. This website at www.anmonth, diners can enjoy a sheemeth.org or call (937) large assortment of home- 547-0092. made salads, desserts, finger sandwiches, soup and Church hosts drink for a suggested do1910 service nation of $6 for adults and COVINGTON — The $2 for children. This month also will fea- Covington Church of the ture a country store. Items Brethren will celebrate for sale will include home 2011 milestones and 100 made baked goods, noodles years in their current loand miscellaneous other cation at the corner of Wall and Wright streets, items. Use the basement en- with an old-fashioned trance in the alley on the 1910 service, set for 9:30 north side of the church. a.m. Sunday. The event will include a The church is located at 115 N. Pearl St. and is celebration of new pastor, the Rev. Michael Yingst handicapped accessible. This will be the last being welcomed to the church community and luncheon for 2011. The luncheons on the the bank loan for major third Friday of each month renovations to the sanctuary that has been paid off. starting June 15, 2012. A luncheon, featuring dishes that appeared in Area church church cookbooks dating to host meal back 100 years will follow FLETCHER — Fletcher Sunday's service, at 11:15 United Methodist Church, a.m. A special program, 205 S. Walnut St., Fletcher, Memories of Our Church, will host their October also is on the agenda. The service will include Community Meal on Tues1910 hymns and worship day. Spaghetti, salad, as- styles. A display of ansorted desserts, and drinks tique items, old publicawill be provided from 5:30- tions and photographs 7 p.m. This meal is free also will be featured, as and open to all in the com- well as a book of recollections of events that ocmunity. Fletcher United curred in the Covington Methodist Church will church. hold their annual CommuWHOLESALE CARPET OUTLET nity Health and Wellness WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Largest In-Stock Showroom in Darke Co. Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE ESTIMATES Thursday, Oct. 20. Free 937-447-4265 OR 937-447-7445 301 E. Main, Gettysburg health screenings, including blood pressure, choles2222467
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S M O KS IEG N A L S New MD teacher joins Piqua HS BY SUMMER LITTLEJOHN Staff Writer Amy Kent, a multiple disabilities) teacher who works for Miami County Educational Service center, said she “really liked the fact that they (Piqua High School) hired teachers for specific duties.” She said that she knew what was expected of her and how she was going to be supported. It is what she wanted to do her whole life. Kent said she wanted to teach children with disabilities because her mother was in special education and had dropped out to be married and raise her kids. She said she wanted to pursue that and finish what her mother did not. Kent attended Miami University for four years, and has been teaching at Piqua High School now for approximately two months. She has a bachelor of science in special needs education for mild-moderate and moderate-intensive. She states, “I feel really fortunate to be working with such experienced teachers.” She goes on to say that she feels she has a really great relationship with her students. Kent mainly teaches math, language arts, computer technology, gym, and IEP goals to her students. “I have a lot of students with various needs,” she said. Kent misses her family, who live in Syracuse, N.Y. She said they support her in everything she does. Working part time at an LA fitness gym in Beavercreek and teaching MD students at Piqua High School, Kent seems to be balancing her jobs out well.
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Students to receive $500 scholarships BY ISAAC HALE Staff Writer On Oct. 4, a group of 30 Piqua students involved in Career Based Instruction (CBI), an Upper Valley Career Center program, NOVA Net, and the senior life skills English class traveled to Dayton to take part in the Construction Career Expo hosted by the Miami Valley Building Trades Apprenticeship Group. The expo’s purpose was to introduce high school students to different construction based careers through hands-on building and video game style simulations as well as offering avenues of action such as apprenticeships. There were numerous booths at the expo which exhibited many different constructions based careers such as electricians and operating engineers. In all, the expo had 14 prosperous careers on display for students to
visit. Upon entry to the expo, each student was given a punch card to be punched at each station and, once completely punched, was entered into a drawing. This drawing gave students the chance to win useful prizes such as gift cards, but the most coveted prize was the two $500 scholarships. The two $500 scholarships were given to a group if one of their punch cards was drawn. If won, the scholarship was then given to the leaders of the student group to administer to one student as they saw fit. The scholarship is to be used by the student to gain a foothold in an apprenticeship program of their choosing and to pay for the start up costs of their trade. The Piqua group was fortunate enough to receive one of the two scholarships and now has the luxury of administering it to a lucky construction career bound stu-
dent who exhibits interest. The Construction Career Expo was a great success for the students involved and gave them valuable insight into what path they want to pursue in the future. “It seemed to give students something to think about as far as options after high school,” said Athena Hapner, senior life skills teacher. The largest group of students who went on the trip to the expo was the CBI class. “Career Based Instruction teaches kids the skills they need to find and keep jobs,” explained Hapner. The program is designed to instruct students to find a reputable and profitable job after high school in numerous occupations. Regardless of which student from group receives the scholarship, it is certain that the expo and the scholarship have enriched the lives of all students involved.
Piqua High School’s debate season starts soon BY HANNAH GOODWIN Staff Writer Piqua High School's speech and debate team will attend its first competition at the end of November. They will be competing in a state-wide competition, where any speech and debate team is welcome. The team will be debating topics such as the next election and the economy, as well as some humorous duo interpretations.
The students are asked to chose between performing a speech or to be part of a debate. When asked how the debates compare to that of the Republican debates that are going on now, Mr. Hornbeck, their coach, said, “They're totally different. However, they do have to pick one of the two sides.” The different topics are chosen by The Ohio High School Speech League. The topics are usually about current issues. When asked how the students
approach controversial issues without being offensive, Hornbeck said. “They don’t use extremely vicious language or yell.” Hornbeck said that, although the students definitely have to face their fears of speaking in front of others, it is a useful life skill that is necessary. One of the members of Piqua's Speech and Debate club said that it gives students “Good skills, like being able to talk in front of people.”
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McDonald’s Student of the Week BY MAKYLIE KILLIAN Staff Writer The student of the week for the week for Oct. 10 at Piqua High School is Noah Gertner. Gertner is a freshman at PHS and lives with his parents Barry and Cynthia Gertner. He was nominated by business teacher Rick Claprood, due to Gertner's ability to “pay attention in class, study hard, and be a great student who is interested in his education.” Besides being an admired student, Gertner is a wide receiver defensive back for the football team, and plays outfield for the baseball team. Gertner would like to attend Ohio State for either football or baseball, and has also considered going college for architecture.
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Editor: Abby Ciriegio Reporters: Emily Bensman Abby Ciriegio John Husa Kennedy McIver Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder
Issue #4 - October 13, 2011
The next chapter
Soccer soars into season
Wanted: lovers of science
BY EMILY BENSMAN College is a big deal. Seniors have a lot of preparation and thinking to do before making a few huge decisions. Some students know exactly what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Some are a little on the fence, but we all go through the process of planning for our futures. Many students start with taking an early ACT, usually during junior year. It is a good chance to get the feel of the test and see what it is all about. After your first time taking it, you should prepare for your next one. There are many preparation programs and classes out there. You can take the ACT as much as you would like, but three times is a good amount. You do not have to make any quick decisions on colleges or majors, but you should start to think about what your interests and skills are. There are tests to help with this, such as aptitude tests and interest inventories. It is important to consider a few things while planning, for example, money. Tuition may have to be a factor in your school options. There are always financial aid possibilities, such as student loans, grants or even scholarships. You also have to consider if the school you like has the major you want to study. Some students have already narrowed their options. Lindsey Spearman and Soloman KingWhite both plan to major in pharmacy. Spearman is looking at Ohio Northern University and hoping to get an offer to play basketball. KingWhite wants to attend The University of Kentucky. Meghan Bennett plans to attend Oklahoma State and to study in communications. Laura Cisco wants to attend The University of Cincinnati, The University of Dayton, or Miami University. She would like to major in social work or nursing. As you are finishing your preparation for college the most important thing is to apply! You have to pay for certain college applications, but you can apply as much as you would like. It is important to apply to more than one school, in case your plan does not work out. As the seniors come to the end of their high school chapter, they are soon to begin another. What are your big plans for the future?
BY ABBY CIRIEGIO With the grass newly cut, the sidelines freshly painted, and the sound of pre-game pep talks filling the air, the Lehman boys and girls soccer seasons are in full swing! With tournament right soccer seniors around the corner, both teams are training harder than ever in preparation for the upcoming event. Having graduated 12 seniors last year, the Lehman boys soccer team may be young, but is full of talent. This year’s team consists of seniors Dan Sehlhorst, Michael Comer, David Freytag and Matt Ulrich; juniors Zach Taylor, Mitchell Bosse and Louis Gaier; sophomores Peter Comer, Rob Heckman, Seth Bensman and Noah Dunn; and freshmen Kyle Caulfield, Travis Thornton, Dylan Sherman, Andrew Lamphar, Nick Earhart, Joseph Simpson, Grant Gleason, Rocco Catanzarite, Josh West, and Jack Monnin. Senior Matt Ulrich sums up the boys’ season saying, “We are looking good and doing work on the soccer field.” The Lehman girls soccer team is looking to be more balanced than ever, having replaced the five seniors from last year. They have started out the season with some great victories and hope to continue down this path. This year’s team consists of seniors Abby Ciriegio, Carley Harrod, Laura Cisco, Katie Catanzarite, Masie Sherman, Emily Bensman and Colleen Kinninger; juniors Sarah Titterington, Kelly Wall and Stephanie McEldowney; sophomores Madeline Franklin, Marla Schroeder, Karly Baird, Taylor Lachey, Olivia Sehlhorst, Jordi Emrick, Lauren Goettemoeller, Erin Looney, Jenna Kronenberger and Grace Frantz; and freshmen Elizabeth Edwards and McKenna Guillozet. The addition of a third division in girls’ high school soccer this year brings high expectations for the Lady Cavaliers. “We have a lot of potential this year,” said Captain Katie Catanzarite. “We could go really far in the tournament if we work hard together as a team.” As these soccer teams prepare to enter into the final stages of their seasons, it is up to each and every one of us to show our support and wish them the best of luck. GO CAVS!
BY JOHN HUSA Lehman High School offers many extracurricular activities such as sports teams, Stock Club, Relay for Life, and more. Most students want to join a club that is part of something of special interest to them. Students who enjoy science should check out Science Olympiad and TEAMS/JETS. Science Olympiad has tournaments in January, February, March and April where students compete in 23 individual and team events. These events consist of anything related to science so this club has no limit to what type of science you enjoy. This group is open to all students, and Lehman has competed at regional, state, and even national levels in the past. TEAMS/JETS, short for Tests of Engineering Aptitude in Mathematics and Science, is another club for the science lovers and those interested in engineering. This group consists of students and engineers working together to solve various engineering problems. Just like Science Olympiad, TEAMS/JETS starts later in the year as the meets take place in December through February. All students are allowed to participate so if you love to build or create, TEAMS/JETS is the club for you. Students with any interest in the field of science should take a shot at these clubs, as they are enjoyable and you always learn something new. Sophomore Robby Heckman said, “I have the greatest time in JETS; we all have a blast and learn so much along the way.” If any student has questions about these clubs, talk to Sister Ginny or Mrs. Hall as they would love to see more members of TEAMS/JETS and Science Olympiad.
Time is up BY KENNEDY MCIVER Most students will take a timed test during the sophomore or junior year to get prepared for college. The PSAT is a standard practice test for the SAT and is the most common one. The PSAT is offered for sophomores but juniors at Lehman are required to take it. The PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills. The advantage of taking the PSAT is that you receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses and you become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the SAT or ACT. Preparing for tests like the PSAT can be difficult but these preparations can help. “In English class, we are going over things that help us prepare,” said junior Ally Bergman. Junior Kelly Wall said, “I plan on getting a good night’s sleep and eating a good breakfast.” Take the PSAT and prepare for college; it might be a little scary, but you will not regret it.
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Crashes, traffic up on 70 mph turnpike Truck traffic also rise after speed limit increased BY KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS — The number of crashes and the amount of commercial traffic reported along the Ohio Turnpike rose slightly during the first six months of its higher 70 mph speed limit compared with the same period last year, according to data from turnpike officials and the State Highway Patrol. The limit increased in April from 65 mph for the 241-mile toll road that connects the Midwest and the East Coast, allowing drivers to legally zip along at 70 mph for the first time in more than three decades and adding Ohio to more than two dozen states that have that speed limit. Some turnpike officials and other supporters of the change hoped it would lure trucks back to the toll road from parallel routes that run through smaller communities and may be less suited for large vehicle traffic. The Ohio Trucking Association opposed the change, arguing it might lead to more crashes as vehicles zigzag past slower-traveling trucks that top out at speeds several notches below 70 mph. “If there’s a road that’s going to be at 70 mph, the Ohio Turnpike is definitely engineered and maintained for it,” highway patrol Capt. Chris Zurcher said. He noted that wet weather and construction work, which also affect crash data, vary from year to year. About 1,270 crashes were recorded on the turnpike from April through September, including two that were fatal, according to the patrol. That’s up
from 1,159 during those six months in 2010. The number of speeding citations issued in that time also rose by about 170, patrol data showed. Through early October, 1,912 turnpike crashes were reported. In the past few years, that annual total has ranged from about 2,100 to nearly 2,600. Officials say they need more data to determine whether the recent increases in truck traffic and crashes are linked to the new speed limit. When the limit for commercial vehicles rose from 55 mph to 65 mph in 2004, the patrol found injury and fatal crashes also increased in the following year and a half. Turnpike passenger traffic dropped slightly, possibly affected by a down economy and high gas prices, so turnpike officials see it as a good sign that truck traffic is up, interim executive director Dan Castrigano said. The turnpike recorded more than 21.4 million passenger vehicles from April to September, about 237,000 fewer than in the comparable period last year. It logged about 5.3 million commercial vehicles, an increase of about 95,000. Chicago truck driver Max Petrovic, who travels on the turnpike about 20 days a month, said he’s noticed a bit more traffic since the speed limit increased, but his truck can’t go much more than 60 mph so the higher limit doesn’t help him get to his destination faster. “As long as people pay attention, I think it’s a good thing,” he said recently at a truck stop in Walbridge, just south of Toledo. Truck driver Terry McCool of Hermann, Mo., who drives the turnpike monthly, said he always looked at tolls as “wasted
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In this photo taken Sept. 29, eastbound traffic rolls on the Ohio Turnpike in Strongsville. The number of crashes and the amount of commercial traffic reported along the Ohio Turnpike rose slightly during the first six months of its higher 70 mph speed limit compared with the same period last year, according to turnpike officials and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. money” and would take secondary roads instead when he owned his truck and had to pay tolls out of his own pocket. He said the speed increase hasn’t changed how much traffic he sees on the roadway. “They’re going to have to do a lot more than that to get more trucks on the toll roads,” he said. The Ohio Trucking Association has said its members would rather see lower tolls. Its president, Larry Davis, said owners are telling him the speed change doesn’t make a big difference because many trucks don’t reach 70 mph. Last year, a total of nearly 38.9 million passenger vehicles and more than 9.9 million commercial vehicles used the turnpike, which charges $15 to $75 to travel across Ohio, depending on the size and type of vehicle. Year-to-date, turnpike passenger traffic is down about 94,000 but commercial traffic is up by about 204,000.
Another victim critically wounded SEAL BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Wednesday in a busy hair salon, killing eight people and critically wounding another while leaving bodies scattered throughout the business in a normally sedate Southern California beach community. The gunman got into a car and drove away from Salon Meritage after opening fire about 1:30 p.m. He was stopped by officers about a half-mile away and surrendered without
incident, said police Sgt. Steve Bowles. His name was not immediately released. Police were struggling to determine the motive for the killings. “There may be something to the motive as to a relationship with somebody in the salon, that is our assumption,” Bowles said. Seal Beach has seen just one other homicide in the past four years. Police responding to a report of shots fired found six people dead and three wounded. Two of those three died at a hospital. The other person was
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COVINGTON, 7044 Ingle Road. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30-4:00. HUGE SALE! Christmas & Halloween, including costumes (good condition), handpainted milkcans, cookbooks, Nascar, household, women's clothing size 8-16, nice shoes, size 8, woman's bicycle. MUCH MORE!
PIQUA, 408 Lambert Drive, Friday 9am-5pm & Saturday 9am-2pm, Lots of good clean items for sale! Baskets, bears, many kitchen & household items, teacher items, books, electronics, bike, treadmill, tv, karaoke machine, small refrigerator, lots more!
PIQUA, 1133 Van Way, Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm. Bookshelves, radio cassette player, Xmas items, Barbie bed set, dishes, girl's clothes, junior and misses, duck knick knacks, back massager for chair, desk chair, lots miscellaneous items. PIQUA, 1156 Chevy Lane, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm. New and used namebrand clothing for everyone, kitchen appliances, TV, fabric patterns, books, gazelle, holiday decorations, many miscellaneous. No reasonable offers refused! PIQUA, 1308 W. High St. Friday, 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-2pm. BRAND NEW/ BRAND NAME/ BARGAIN PRICES! Body wash, deodorant, hair care, cold medicine, toothpaste, razors, cosmetics, feminine care, air fresheners, cleaners, and more. PIQUA, 1500 South St., Friday, Saturday, 9am-5pm. Oak entertainment center for big screen, chest type freezer, purses, clothing infants to 3X, crossbow, many miscellaneous. Rain or shine! PIQUA, 16455 E. MiamiShelby Rd. (northend of Casstown-Sidney Rd.), Friday, Saturday, Oct. 14-15, 9am-5pm. Estate Sale. Lots of good stuff, Christmas, new kitchen towels, some furniture, lots of odds and ends. PIQUA, 1703 Dover, Friday, Saturday, 9am-4:30pm. Three Family Sale. Slot machine, too much to list.
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Truck Driver Needed to haul livestock. Class A CDL license and 2 yrs experience required. Excellent pay with benefits! Please mail resume to: Winner Trucking Inc PO Box 39 Osgood, OH 45351
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305 Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday MOVE IN SPECIALS TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685 1 Bedroom $400 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, $495 3 Bedroom, Facing river, $650 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net
✦●✦●✦●✦●✦●✦ FALL INTO ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APTS. $99 2 BEDROOM SPECIAL CALL FOR DETAILS
• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • Updated Swimming Pool
1&2 BEDROOM apartments, stove & refrigerator furnished. Deposit & no pets. (937)773-9498. 2 BEDROOM, Close to downtown, no pets, 1 month deposit, metro approved, $525, (937)302-8510 2 BEDROOM luxury townhouse for rent in Piqua, $540 monthly. (937)985-1661 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 and 2.5 bath. (937)335-7176 www.1troy.com APARTMENT: 119 High Street, Covington. 2-3 bedroom, w/d hookup, 1 car attached garage, appliances, $450 month, $400 deposit, (937)473-9859.
• Pet Friendly 807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦ MCGOVERN RENTALS TROY 2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675. (937)335-1443 PETS WELCOME! Beautiful downstairs one bedroom apartment. All appliances including dishwasher, washer/ dryer. CA, immediate occupancy. $425 month. (937)418-1060
PIQUA, Newer apartment, 2 bedroom, appliances, garage, lawn care, A/C, NO PETS, $575, First month rent free. (937)492-5271
PIQUA, 1811 Parkway, 2 bedroom townhouse with stove, refrigerator and washer/dryer hookup. Very clean. Small patio with off-street parking. Water/trash paid. $475 month plus deposit. No pets. Non-smoking environment. Call (937)441-3921.
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TROY, 9 Dronfield Road. Thursday - Saturday, 9-5. Child's Escalade car (like new), dishwasher, table and chairs, high chair, rocker, karaoke machine, mower, trimmers, clothes, lots of miscellaneous.
PIQUA
TELLER 205 Business Opportunities
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DRIVERS *$0.40/Mile *Home Weekly *4 wks vacation/yr *Midwest/Southeast *Health/Dental/Life Require CDLA & recent experience. Call 800/497-2100 or apply at www.continentalexpressinc.com
Drivers Needed We are in need of 4 experienced dedicated drivers out of our Troy Ohio location. With a class A CDL with two years recent driving experience. Must have good MVR and the desire to work in a fast pace environment. We offer group health, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401k. Call Ed Kraetschmer at 419-453-2273 or
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2011 10:00 A.M. 4633 W. St. Rt. 36 Piqua, Ohio 45356 Former Carter Lumber Yard PAINTING EQUIPMENT & AERIAL LIFTS & AIR COMPRESSORS, GRAIN TRAILER 1975 FWD 6 CYL Black Diamond Chrysler Gas Engine, 6x6 Manual Shift Drive Train With A 90 Ft Hi-Ranger 2 Person Bucket Lift, With 4 Outriggers, 3 Cylinder Kubota Pony Motor, Newer Rubber And Exhaust. 1988 Ford Model CF8000 Cargo Low Tilt Cargo Box Truck With A Ford 7.8L 474 Cubic Inch Diesel, Manual Transmission, With A 20 Ft Fruehauf Fiberglass Box. 1987 Ford F 700 Aerial Lift Truck With 370 4-V Lima Engine, Manual Transmission With A 35 Ft Hi-Ranger 2 Person Bucket Lift, W Outriggers With A 3 Cylinder Kubota Pony Motor With Only 58,706 Miles. 1991 Chevrolet Utility Bed Tiltmaster 50 Isuzu Diesel, Newer Tires With Tool Boxes And 23,091 Miles 1992 Ford F350 Ext Cab, 7.3 L Diesel (Jasper Replacement Non Turbo Engine) Dual Wheels, Manual Transmission, Utility Boxes & Ladder Racks, 1985 F 600 Aerial 40 Ft Hi-Ranger Lift, Ford Diesel Engine, True Miles Unknown (Non Actual Miles) With Out Riggers, 1988 International Truck With Diesel Engine And 35 Ft Hi-Ranger Aerial Lift, 2000 Chevrolet Astro Mini Van- 1999 Ford Cargo Van Model 25-V AIR COMPRESSORS & PAINT SPRAYERS & PRESSURE WASHERS: Ingersoll-Rand Commercial Air Compressor Model SSR-EP100, 446 CFM Capacity, With A Rated Operating Pressure OF 125PSI, 3 Phase - 230-460 Volt-Includes Also A Ingersol-Rand Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryer, Model DXR425 And Includes Intake Hood, This Unit Was Inspected And Checked Out By The Airhandler Company In Sidney, Ohio Chicago Pnumatic 600 CFM Portable Air Compressor With A Detroit Diesel Engine 2 Graco Portable Paint Sprayers and 2 Other Paint Sprayers And 2 MPM Portable Pressure Washers 1997 Donahue Model GS 300-165 Grain Trailer With Hydraulic Hoist And Jack With 16100 G.V.W.R Nice Trailer In Excellent Shape. Sell On Bill Of Sale. Buyers Fee Applies On This Unit As Well. TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK, VISA OR MASTERCARD WITH A 3% CONVENIENCE CHARGE, TITLES WILL BE HELD ON ALL VEHICLES IF PAYING BY CHECK UNTILL FUNDS CLEAR BANK IN 10 BUSINESS DAYS, ALL ITEMS SELL AS IS WITH NO WARRANTIES IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED AS TO THEIR AGE, OR CONDITION OR USEFULNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BUYERS MUST INSPECT ALL ITEMS BEFORE PLACING A BID ON ANY UNIT IN THE SALE, A $50.00 BUYERS FEE APPLIES TO ALL TITLED VEHICLE FOR DOCUMENTARY PURPOSE, ALL TITLES WILL BE AVAILABLE DAY OF AUCTION IF PAYING BY CASH, ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL DAY OF AUCTION AND REMOVED DAY OF ACTION, RESTROOMS ON SITE AND PLENTY OF PARKING, THIS WILL BE A SHORT SALE SO BE ON TIME GATES WILL OPEN AT 8:00 AM FOR INSPECTION OR CALL FOR PRIVATE SHOWING, CALL ANTHONY BAYMAN AT (937) 606-0536 NOTE: SKINNER PAINTING AND BRIAN BROTHERS ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS THIS IS ONLY EXCESS EQUIPMENT NO LONGER NEEDED 2225186
*Part/ Full-Time*
FOUND DOG: White female medium size mixed breed. Vicinity of Kroger/ Covington Ave. Call to describe: (937)916-3223 or (937)451-1393
GENERAL INFORMATION
All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For:
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125 Lost and Found
DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:
OWNER-SKINNER PAINTING & RESTORATION - BRIAN BROS PAINTING
AUCTIONEERS ANTHONY BAYMAN ROBERT BAYMAN 937-606-0536 937-778-8017 JOE HARKER APPRENTICE 937-606-0535 AUCTIONEERS LICENSED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND PARTICIPATES IN THE AUCTIONEERS RECOVERY FUND
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645 Hauling
COOPER’S GRAVEL Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots
CALL TODAY! (937)418-4712 or (937)710-5277 2224944
KIDZ TOWN
2464 Peters Road, Troy, Ohio 45373
2212044
OFFICE 937-773-3669 Cleaning Service
• No equipment or experience required. • Adults & Children ages 5 & up • Gift Certificates Available • Indoor and outdoor arena. • Major Credit Cards Accepted Flexible Schedule Nights & Weekends 937-778-1660 www.sullenbergerstables.com
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PIQUA, efficiency, furnished, utilities paid, 1 person, $85 a week or $340 a month ( 9 3 7 ) 2 7 6 - 5 9 9 8 (937)902-0491
PIQUA, small 1 bedroom, $300 mo., water included. No pets. (937)773-0105
1002 N. Main St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 Call today for FREE estimate
$10 OFF Service Call
FREE Estimates Locally Since 1995
until October 31, 2011 with this coupon
937-773-4552
TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 & $525 month. $200 Deposit Special! (937)673-1821
TROY TOWNHOUSE, 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. Stephenson Drive. $475 month, Lease by 10-1, FREE GIFT, (937)216-4233.
TROY area, 2 bedroom townhouses, 1-1/2 bath, furnished appliances, W/D hookup, A/C, No dogs $475. (937)339-6776.
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Auction Concerning The Estate of Mabel E. Galley Corner of State Route 36 and Rangeline Road Take State Route 48 to US 36. Go West 2 miles to the destination
COOPER’S BLACKTOP
Sidney
Flea Market
“A CUT ABOVE THE REST”
(937)339-7333
PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS
1684 Michigan Ave. in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot VENDORS WELCOME
(937) 339-1902
Hours are 9-5 Saturday & Sunday
or (937) 238-HOME
2222971
Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 17 Years of Home Excellence
937-875-0153 937-698-6135
310 Commercial/Industrial
320 Houses for Rent
320 Houses for Rent
425 Houses for Sale
425 Houses for Sale
RETAIL Store for rent, 16 North Market, Troy, $650+ deposit, references. ( 9 3 7 ) 7 7 8 - 8 4 2 7 (937)214-3200 Available 10/1/2011
CUTE HOUSE! In Piqua. New carpet, fenced in yard, garage with off street parking. No pets. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $675. (937)875-1230.
TROY, darling 2 bedroom, garage, fenced yard, many updates, quiet neighborhood. $593 month plus deposit. (937)573-6917
OPEN SUNDAY: 2-4PM, 1700 Broadway Street, Piqua. Incredible 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Call Karen (937)545-6551.
320 Houses for Rent
MOBLE HOME in country near Bradford, $375, (937)448-2974.
SNOWBIRD DREAM, full furnished extra clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home, adult park in central Florida. $55,000 firm. Lot rent $155. Park includes par 3 golf course. (937)773-2358, (937)335-0765.
421 BLAINE Ave., 2 bedroom, corner lot, fenced yard, detached garage. $600 month, $600 deposit. (937)615-0610 4-5 BEDROOM, 2 story home, excellent condition. 2 full baths, garage, basement. $700 month, deposit. (937)418-5574 919 BROADWAY, Piqua. Newly remodeled, large 1 bedroom house, $433 monthly. (937)573-6917
PIQUA, 820 Brook. 3 bedroom, fenced backyard, nice neighborhood. $550 mo. (937)773-8073 PIQUA, newer spacious 3 bedroom, garage. Close to interstate. Appliances, bonus room. NO PETS! $1100. (937)266-4421
TROY For rent 2506 Inverness. 3 bedroom 1 bath, fenced yard, AC, Rent $715 monthly. For sale $88,900. Payment $700 per month. Owner financing. Will Co-Op. (937)239-1864 Visit Miamicountyproperties.com
330 Office Space
BRADFORD & PIQUA, 1 Bedroom houses, and apartment for rent, (937)773-2829 after 2pm
PIQUA, Rustic 2 room, 11/2 bath Totally renovated, appliances, fenced $ 7 5 0 / m o n (937)451-0501
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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY across from courthouse, professional office space, 3 offices, handicapped bathroom, 1260 sq. ft., AC, large reception area, $550 month, (937)489-9921
400 - Real Estate
70 Weymer Rd – Piqua, Ohio From St Rt 36 (Piqua) go South on Troy-Sidney Rd to Weymer Rd and turn left. From Troy go North on Troy-Sidney Rd to Weymer Rd North of Troy.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 • 11AM BOATS & CARS • ANTIQUES APPLIANCES • FURNITURE EM100 RUN-A-BOUT ELECTRIC SCOOTER HOUSEHOLD • TOOLS LOTS & LOTS OF BARBIE DOLLS & OTHER PRINCESS DIANA STAMPS CAMERAS • OTHER • OLD ACCORDIAN IN BOX TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. $50 fee on returned checks plus bank fees and subject to prosecution! Check www.auctionzip.com under Larry L Lavender for photos and more details! REFRESHMENTS
OWNERS: DEB JONES, JACKIE SELOVER & DAN MADEWELL AUCTIONEER
For Sale NOTICE
PUBLIC AUCTION
PIQUA. Beautiful, completely renovated home! All new: roof, plumbing, electric, drywall, windows, insulation, paint and flooring. 2 story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Living, dining room with refinished hardwood floors, kitchen and baths with ceramic tile, woodburning fireplace. New carpeting stairway and bedrooms. Unfinished dry basement with laundry set up. Economical hot water heat very energy efficient! Easy walk to library and downtown. Must see to appreciate! Priced to sell at $71,500. Call (937)773-5819
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TOMORROW: Antiques Collectibles - Clocks - Other China – Home Furnishings John Deere Mower – Snow Blowers & More!
Held at the Assembly Bldg, Miami Co Fairgrounds at 650 N. Co Rd 25A.
TOMORROW, FRI., OCT 14, 9:30 AM ANTIQUES: Spool cabinet; stack bookcase; pottery; country items; flow blue & other china; nice glassware; Oriental collectibles; 15 CLOCKS; VERY NICE HOME FURNISHINGS; GE washer & dryer, 3 yrs old; MORE! Machinist’s large wooden tool chest , plus 2 other wooden & 1 metal & tools; Craftsman table & band saws; Snapper LE 17” snow blower; Craftsman 5.5 HP, 26” snow blower; John Deere L108 lawn tractor; Honda F220 tiller; shop made heavy duty lawn roller; McCulloch 16” chain saw; Havahart trap; etc. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Make Friday a day to attend this auction. Much more is being added, so there will great items from which to choose. Check the website at www.stichterauctions.com for further details we empty rooms & unpack boxes. Please Plan to Attend to see first hand what unfolds!
JERRY STICHTER
937-845-0047 H • 937-875-0475 Cell llavenderauctioneer@msn.com • www.lavenderauctions.com Licensed in Favor of the State of Ohio • Clerks: Lavender Family Not responsible for accidents, thefts or typographical mistakes. Any statements made by Auctioneer on sale, may, supercede statements herein, believed to be correct, availability are NOT GUARANTEED BY AUCTIONEER. May I be of Service to You? Please Call ME!
PIQUA, 507 Harney Dr., for sale or lease, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, $69,000 or $695 mo. (937)778-1174
TROY, OHIO
Larry L. Lavender
2224383
Auctioneer Samuel F. Roetter Licensed and Bonded Administrator of Estate Brenda Galley Probate # 84932 Attorney Frank J Patrizio Attorneys McCulloch, Felger, Fite & Gutmann CO LPA 2225342
1-937-492-8897
715 Blacktop/Cement
• Pruning • Cabling & • Stump Bracing Removal • Lot Cleaning • Trimming • Storm Damage • Dead Wooding FREE Estimates • Fully Insured
Ask about our Friends & Neighbors discounts
October 15th, 2011 at 9:30AM Auction items to include: yard tools, shovels, yard roller, garden cart, 2010 Troy Bilt 42 inch cut automatic, electric blower, Troy Bilt wed eater, Yardman 21 inch push mower, old platform scales, bench grinder, floor jacks, misc. hand tools, portable air tank, Campbell hausfield 16 gallon 5hp air compressor, grease guns, fence chargers, 22 gallon 3hp air compressor, 21 inch push mower, homack tool box, metal shelves, extension cords, gas cans, craftsman weed eater, 3hp gas edger, 2 dog houses, for sale signs, wheelbarrow, wooden ladders, pitching horse shoes, 1981 Eldorado truck camper, truck cap for full size pick up, sump pumps, old toys, small display case, portable pa systems, sears refrigerator/freezer, whirlpool refrigerator/freezer, rudy stieners geeting funeral home thermometers, coca cola clock, maple kitchen table and 4 chairs, misc. dishware, knee hole desk, corner cabinet, drop-leaf table, wood hall trees, antiques to include dolls, various lamps, auction gavels (large and small) wooden flower stands, corner shelf, misc chairs, old apple computer, printer/copier/scanner, china cabinet, tv and vcr, metal vanity, small table, kitchen-aide mixers, Winter New York piano at least 50 years old. Guns to be sold at 12pm: Daisy buck bb gun, Stevenson 16 gauge shotgun, 38 amadeo ross arm 22 cal pistol. Everything to be sold including the Galley auction equipment including signs and auction block.There are many more items to be sold.
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937-498-9794
2225699
640 Financial
2224457
2207907
Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.
937-335-4425 937-287-0517
710 Roofing/Gutters/Siding
APPLIANCE REPAIR
GRIEVES STUMP REMOVAL
Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration
Interior/Exterior Painting Commercial/Residential Svc. Vinyl Siding & Soffet Drywall/ Plaster Repair Carpentry, and Basement Remodeling Services Available Fully Insured 21 Years Experience
RICK WITHROW WITHROW RICK (937) 726-9625 726-9625 (937)
TERRY’S
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937-492-ROOF
CURTIS PAINTING & HOME REPAIR
670 Miscellaneous
REMOVED
•30x40x12 with 2 doors, $9,900 •40x64x14 with 2 doors, $16,000 ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!
305 Apartment
Tammy Welty (937)857-4222
STUMPS
Pole BarnsErected Prices:
(419) 203-9409
• Shrub Planting & Removal • Shrub Trimming • Lawn Maintenance and Mowing • Tree & Stump Removal • Tree Trimming • Pavers & Wall Stone, Hardscapes
665 Lawn, Garden, Landscaping
Amish Crew
2220732
C resativne V i io Lan dsca pe
Sparkle Clean
Voted #1
Horseback Riding Lessons
700 Painting
Call Walt for a FREE Estimate Today
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INC.
AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS 2226866
(937) 473-2847 Pat Kaiser (937) 216-9332
We will work with your insurance.
2226443
All Types of Interior/Exterior Construction & Maintenance
2216962
• New Roof & Roof Repair • Painting • Concrete • Hauling • Windows & Doors • New Rubber Roofs
Call for a free damage inspection.
2222254
Commercial / Residential
937-726-3732 937-726-5083 937-498-2272
DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?
Gutters • Doors • Remodel
635 Farm Services
AK Construction
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
655 Home Repair & Remodel
2223718 945476
B&T SERVICES SNOW REMOVAL & SALTING Lock in now while we have openings! Have dump truck can haul gravel, stone or dirt FREE ESTIMATES Bonded & Insured • Family Owned
BBB Accredted
Roofing • Siding • Windows
CALL CALL TODAY!335-5452 335-5452 625 Construction
Decks, Drywall, Cement, Paint, Fences, Repairs, Cleanup, Hauling, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Insured/References
Continental Contractors
Kindergarten and school age transportation to Troy schools.
2224834
Complete Projects or Helper
655 Home Repair & Remodel
1st and 2nd shifts weeks 12 ayears We•Provide care for children 6 weeks• to6 12 years andtooffer Super andprogram Pre-K • Preschool 3’s, and 4/5’s preschool andprograms a Pre-K and Kindergarten • Before and after school care program. We offer before and after school care, Transportation to Troy schools •Enrichment
680 Snow Removal
Since 1977
(937) 339-7222
MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY
LEARNING CENTER
Center hours 6am 11:55pm Center hoursnow 6 a.m. to 6top.m.
Handyman Services
875-0153 698-6135
Mobile Veterinary Service Treating Dogs, Cats & Exotics
• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions
CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE
2212062
1144 Fisher Dr., Piqua, OH 45356
CHORE BUSTER
• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors
2222218
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift • Tax Claimable • Price Negotiable for more than one child • Meals and snacks provided • Close to Nicklin & Wilder School District • Mornings, before and after school
www.buckeyehomeservices.com
• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms
2220750
I am a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. 2214301
Amy E. Walker, D.V.M. 937-418-5992
937-573-4737
937-489-9749 In Memory Of Morgan Ashley Piatt
2224423
CHILDREN 2 YRS AND UP 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK
Licensed & Insured
2225384
INFANTS 0-2 YEARS 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK
• Specializing in Chapter 7 • Affordable rates • Free Initial Consultation
2219188
K I D S P L AC E
2224349
937-620-4579
675 Pet Care
CERAMIC TILE AND HOME REPAIRS RON PIATT Owner/Installer
Emily Greer
620 Childcare
2224437
620 Childcare
660 Home Services
2224430
Bankruptcy Attorney
660 Home Services
2224288
640 Financial
2219877
600 - Services
(937)335-6758 www.stichterauctions.com
500 - Merchandise
510 Appliances REFRIGERATOR, Whirlpool, white, works great, $75, (937)214-4029.
535 Farm Supplies/Equipment WANTED: Used motor oil for farm shop furnace. (937)295-2899
560 Home Furnishings S O F A / L O V E SEAT/ROCKER RECLINER Navy blue, leather, glass coffee and end tables. 3 light oak bar stools. Excellent condition. (937)538-6817 (937)538-0642
577 Miscellaneous CORNHOLE GAMES and bags. Have games ready to go! Order early for Christmas. You name it, I'll paint it. (937)489-2668 HOYER LIFT, with 2 slings, excellent condition, Hospital air mattress with pump & cover, excellent condition, (937)498-1804 MATTRESS SET, twin size, with box springs, excellent condition and clean, $75, (937)778-0673. METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal. Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)451-1566 or (937)214-0861.
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1982 FOURWINNS BOAT
18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC
Full dresser, Vance & Hines pipes, new battery, new tires, very good condition. 64,000 miles Price reduced! $10,000 OBO Call anytime (937)726-4175
2003 HONDA CHF 50 SCOOTER 1990 JAGUAR XJ6
Silver, 18-inch wheels, classic, good running condition, needs some cosmetics. $3500 OBO. (937)778-4078
1996 HONDA GL GOLD WING
53k miles, ready for the road. $6200.
Orange/cream color, Like new, 400 miles, 100 MPG, $950. Call (937)726-3842
583 Pets and Supplies
800 - Transportation
SNOW BLOWER, New, Troy-Built 24" Electric Start, two stage. $490 Cash. (937)339-1394
LAB PUPPIES, full blooded, $225. Shihpoo puppies (Shih Tzu/ Poodle), $250. All puppies have shots and worming. (937)726-2189
805 Auto
STOVE PIPE 6 inch ceiling support kit with stainless steel pipe (6 inch). 2 pieces of 2 foot and 2 pieces of 3 foot. (937)295-3688
583 Pets and Supplies CHOCOLATE LABS, 11 week old puppies, CKC, females, shots, wormed, vet checked, THE BEST FAMILY DOG! $300 cash, (937)658-3242 DOG, 55 pound sweet dog needs rescued, mixed breed. Free to adult home. 14 months old. (937)524-2661 DOG, white Maltese, female, spade. Needs forever home with loving family. Free to good home. (937)778-1601 KITTENS, gorgeous! Tabbies, long haired and short haired. Charcoal and silver stripes. Also, orange & white, black & white and white & orange, 8 weeks old, $20 each, (937)473-2122
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
One slide,
(937)606-1147
1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
OBEDIENCE CLASSES by Piqua Dog Club Starts October 24th at Piqua Armory. Bring current shot records www.piquadogclub.com (937)663-4412
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YORKSHIRE TERRIERS, 1 golden female $650, 1 male $400. Vet checked. 2 male Maltese, $350 each. 1 female extra extra small $500. CASH ONLY! (937)332-1370 or leave message.
592 Wanted to Buy CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up. Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019
2005 FORD Focus SE, Automatic, Great condition, 47,000 miles, $9,000 (937)698-5127
890 Trucks 1995 FORD F150, dark green. V6 standard, 160K 4 extra used tires with rims. Free GPS! $1999. (937)524-5099
895 Vans/Minivans 1992 PLYMOUTH Voyager SE, 134,000 miles. Has been used primarily as a delivery vehicle and is in good condition. $1400 OBO, (937)773-2675
899 Wanted to Buy WANTED: junk cars and trucks. Cash paid. Free removal. Get the most for your junker. Call us (937)732-5424. WANTED, Model A cars and parts, engines, wheels, non running, call (937)658-1946, (937)622-9885 after 6pm
2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
1997 NEWMAR 38' DUTCH STAR
Diesel, Cummins engine, 45,500 miles. sleeps 6, awnings. Very good condition.
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4WD, extended cab, 271, flex fuel, power windows, very good condition, 135,000 miles, new brakes. $13,000. (937)778-0802 after 6pm
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XL1200C Custom, white pearl/gold, 2400 miles, detachable windshield, excellent condition. $6800. (937)332-1461 or (937)271-9639
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2008 WILDFIRE 150-S SCOOTER
40th Anniversary Special, dark cherry, 185,000 miles, sunroof, leather bucket seats, good tires, very clean. $2,700 OBO.
Red/black, very nice, has luggage carrier, 1600 Miles, 85 MPG, $1,300,
(937)615-1034 or (937)447-2372
(937)726-3842
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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Soccer teams selling donuts The Piqua Indians Soccer Krispy Kreme Donut Sale will be held Friday when the Piqua football team hosts Sidney. Donuts will be sold at both entrances of the stadium for $5 a box.
■ Football
Bengals trio getting noticed CINCINNATI (AP) — The quarterback? A rookie. The top receiver? Rookie. The pass-catching tight end? One year removed from being a rookie. Those low expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals' offense heading into the season were understandable. They had one of the NFL's youngest teams, one with playmakers who aren't far removed from the days of singing the school fight song. They've stopped singing and started growing fast. The Bengals are off to a 3-2 start in large part because quarterback Andy Dalton, receiver A.J. Green and tight end Jermaine Gresham are playing beyond their years. Dalton has been cool in the biggest moments, and Green and Gresham have made incredible catches when they're needed most. The rest of the league is starting to notice.
Mack wants to play Sunday BEREA (AP) — Alex Mack earns his living by pushing, shoving and wrestling angry 300pound-plus men on Sundays. He's never missed a play in his NFL career. Mack's toughness is undeniable. It was tested recently like never before. In pain and so sick that Cleveland's Pro Bowl center required intravenous fluids before the game, Mack never left the field during the Browns' Oct. 2 game against Tennessee despite a severe appendicitis attack that required emergency surgery the following day. Mack doesn't regret playing, and would do it again. "I generally want to play," Mack said. "It's what you're here for and I don't want to let my team down." He may not have a choice this week.
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1899....Sidney 16, Piqua 5 ............Sidney 21, Piqua 0 1900......Sidney 6, Piqua 5 ...........Sidney 10, Piqua 6 1901......Sidney 5, Piqua 0 ............Sidney 10, Piqua 6 1904......Piqua 6, Sidney 0 ............Piqua 12, Sidney 5 1905......Piqua 0, Sidney 0 ............Sidney 11, Piqua 0 1906......Piqua 6, Sidney 0 1909....Piqua 21, Sidney 0 ..............Piqua 5, Sidney 0 1910......Piqua 9, Sidney 0 ............Piqua 50, Sidney 0 1912....Sidney 32, Piqua 0 ..............Piqua 7, Sidney 7 1913....Sidney 13, Piqua 3 1914..Piqua 26, Sidney 14 ............Sidney 20, Piqua 0 1915....Piqua 41, Sidney 6 1916......Piqua 6, Sidney 0 1919...Piqua 18, Sidney 10 ............Piqua 27, Sidney 0 1920.......Sidney 7, Piqua 0 1921.......Piqua 0, Sidney 0 ............Piqua 13, Sidney 0 1923....Piqua 29, Sidney 0 1924....Piqua 19, Sidney 0 1925....Piqua 26, Sidney 0 1927....Piqua 33, Sidney 0 1928....Piqua 16, Sidney 6 1929......Piqua 3, Sidney 0 1930.....Piqua 24, Sidney 0 1931...Sidney 27, Piqua 13 1932.....Piqua 18, Sidney 6
1933.......Piqua 0, Sidney 0 1934.......Piqua 7, Sidney 6 1935....Piqua 13, Sidney 7 1936...Piqua 15, Sidney 12 1937...Sidney 14, Piqua 13 1938......Piqua 8, Sidney 3 1939....Piqua 19, Sidney 7 1940.......Piqua 6, Sidney 0 1941.....Piqua 19, Sidney 6 1942......Piqua 6, Sidney 6 1943.....Piqua 20, Sidney 6 1944....Sidney 13, Piqua 0 1945....Piqua 41, Sidney 7 1946.....Piqua 32, Sidney 7 1947...Piqua 29, Sidney 12 1948...Piqua 19, Sidney 13
1949...Piqua 20, Sidney 13 1950...Sidney 20, Piqua 13 1951.....Sidney 35, Piqua 0 1952.....Sidney 26, Piqua 6 1953......Piqua 7, Sidney 0 1954....Sidney 27, Piqua 0 1955......Piqua 7, Sidney 6 1956......Piqua 6, Sidney 6 1957...Sidney 21, Piqua 13 1958.....Sidney 12, Piqua 6 1959.....Piqua 38, Sidney 6 1960.....Sidney 21, Piqua 6 1961.....Piqua 28, Sidney 0 1962.....Piqua 34, Sidney 6 1963...Piqua 26, Sidney 14 1964.......Piqua 8, Sidney 0
............Piqua 14, Sidney 6 1965.....Sidney 14, Piqua 8 1966....Sidney 14, Piqua 6 1967.....Piqua 26, Sidney 0 1968.....Sidney 33, Piqua 6 1969....Sidney 30, Piqua 8 1970.....Sidney 57, Piqua 0 1971.....Sidney 26, Piqua 0 1972.....Piqua 54, Sidney 7 1973.....Sidney 26, Piqua 7 1974.....Piqua 18, Sidney 0 1975.....Sidney 16, Piqua 0 1976.....Sidney 20, Piqua 0 1977.....Sidney 38, Piqua 7 1978.....Sidney 41, Piqua 0 1979.....Sidney 41, Piqua 0
1980.....Piqua 13, Sidney 0 1981.......Piqua 3, Sidney 0 1982...Piqua 34, Sidney 14 1983.....Piqua 15, Sidney 0 1984.....Piqua 16, Sidney 7 1985...Piqua 28, Sidney 13 1986...Piqua 18, Sidney 13 1987.....Piqua 12, Sidney 7 1988...Piqua 37, Sidney 27 1989...Sidney 24, Piqua 17 1990.....Piqua 23, Sidney 8 1991.....Piqua 48, Sidney 6 1992...Piqua 46, Sidney 15 1993.....Piqua 26, Sidney 0 1994.....Piqua 13, Sidney 0 1995.....Piqua 15, Sidney 0 1996.....Sidney 14, Piqua 0 1997...Piqua 28, Sidney 14 1998...Piqua 35, Sidney 16 1999...Piqua 38, Sidney 20 2000.....Piqua 30, Sidney 3 2001.......Piqua 8, Sidney 0 2002.....Sidney 10, Piqua 7 2003.....Piqua 13, Sidney 0 2004...Piqua 48, Sidney 27 2005 ....Piqua 45, Sidney 6 2006.....Piqua 31, Sidney 7 2007...Piqua 42, Sidney 17 2008...Piqua 34, Sidney 14 2009....Sidney 35, Piqua 7 2010.....Piqua 20, Sidney 0 Total: Piqua leads series 71-37-6
Sidney 0-7 (0-1) at Piqua 3-4 (0-2)
SIDNEY Stat Leaders OFFENSE Passing Kaleb Dotson 51-114-10 469 Yds, 2 TDs, Rating 67.5 Jordan Fox 27-73-8 258 Yds, 3 TDs, Rating 58.3 Rushing Zane Lewis 47-155 Kyle Dembski 30-144 Receiving Desmond Hudson 23-288 Troy Rosengarten 17-183 Jaylen Herd 11-117 Zane Lewis 11-94 Devonte Chambers 10-71 Scoring Desmond Hudson 4 TDs, 24 Pts DEFENSE Tackles Kyle Gray 48 Ryan Adkins 40 Sacks Chris Davis 3 Fumbles Recovered Kaleb Martin 2 Taylor Shepherd 2 Forced Fumbles Chris Davis 2 SPECIAL TEAMS Kickoff Returns Zyler White 5-30.8 Jaylen Herd 5-22.4 Devonte Chambers 5-20.8 Punt Returns Kaleb Martin 1-18.0 Kicking Andre Spillers 1-2 FGs, 9-11 PATs Punting Anthony Yates 38-35.6
■ Soccer
Lebanon blanks Piqua
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Alexander Stadium/Purk Field Radio: WPTW 1570 AM Tickets: Tickets for the game are on sale this week at Piqua High School Athletic Office, Piqua Junior High and Joe Thoma Jewelers during regular business hours. Presale tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults. All tickets will be $7 at the gate. Ticket sales will end Friday at 1 p.m. at PHS and 4 p.m. at Joe Thoma Jewelers. What’s At Stake: Piqua will look to keep the “Battered Helmet” in its rightful place.
Piqua looks to keep ‘Helmet’ Sidney visits Friday night BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com If there is anything to lift the Piqua football team’s spirits after two tough weeks — the “Battered Helmet” game will do it. Piqua will play Sidney with the “Battered Helmet” on the line Friday — and the helmet has spent just four years in Sidney since 1979. “We have had a lot of success against Sidney, for whatever reason,” Piqua football coach Bill Nees said. “But, as I say every year, that
doesn’t guarantee anything this year.” Nees doesn’t mind having backto-back rivalry games — in fact, he said that couldn’t have come at a better time for the 3-4 Indians, who look to remain unbeaten at Alexander Stadium/Purk Field against the 0-7 Jackets. “We have been through a couple of tough weeks against two of the top teams in the GWOC North,” Nees said. “The kids were still clearing some of the cobwebs Monday, and then Tuesday, they were See PIQUA/Page 16
Piqua Stat Leaders OFFENSE Passing Taylor Wellbaum 50-104-4 612 Yds, 3 TDs, Rating 101.1 Rushing Jon Dembski 123-851 Taylor Wellbaum 83-343 Receiving Trae Honeycutt 12-188 Travis Nees 12-123 Tyler Sage 8-94 Scoring Jon Dembski 12 TDs, 72 Pts Travis Nees 7 TDs, 42 Pts Evan Grissom 3 FGs, 34 Pts Taylor Wellbaum 5 TDs, 32 Pts DEFENSE Tackles Travis Nees 39 Brandon Pummill 37 Brad Dotson 36 Sacks Solomon Carnes 3 Interceptions Kindric Link 3 Forced Fumbles Brandon Pummill 3 SPECIAL TEAMS Kickoff Returns Taylor Wellbaum 9-20.1 Punt Returns Kindric Link 6-8.8 Kicking Evan Grissom 4-4 FGs, 22-24 PATs Punting Evan Grissom 15-39.9
Black Outnumbered Against Lebanon
Indians host Troy tonight
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LEBANON — The Piqua boys soccer team lost 7-0 to Lebanon Tuesday to drop to 6-8-1 on the season. The Indians close the regular season hosting Troy tonight. Piqua can play the roll of spoiler as Troy needs a win to clinch a share of the GWOC North title.
“I don’t deserve anything. I don’t de- Newton rolls SPRINGFIELD — The serve anything the Newton boys soccer team Lord doesn’t want rolled to a 9-0 win over to give me.” Southeastern Tuesday. —Peyton Hillis on his contract situation
Jordan Hodges had two
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Piqua’s Holly Black battles two Lebanon players for the ball Wednesday night at Wertz Stadium. Results from the game were unavailable at press time. Piqua will play at Troy Saturday night to close the regular season.
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■ D-III State Golf
Lehman boys ready for state golf Thieman back in comfort zone
D-III State Golf When: Friday, Saturday Where: OSU Scarlet Course. Who’s Playing Lehman: Ben Thieman, John Copella, Tyler Bergman, Sam Dean, Mitchell Shroyer. What’s At Stake: Team and individual titles.
BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com SIDNEY — As the Lehman golf team prepares for the Division III state golf tournament, Cavalier senior Ben Thieman is definitely in his comfort zone. First, the state tournament is being played at the Ohio State University Scarlet Course, where Thieman had a breakout state tournament as a shooting sophomore, scores of 80 and 82 for a 162 total and finishing seventh overall. His game has been on the rise ever since. MIKE ULLERY/CALL FILE PHOTO “I know if I could play well there two years ago, I The Lehman boys golf team won the D-III district title and will play in the state tournament Friday and Satcan play well now,” Thie- urday. The team includes (left to right): Coach Elmer Schlater, Bryce Eck, Ben Thieman, John Copella, Tyler man said. “That’s for Bergman, Sam Dean, Mitchell Shroyer. sure.” Probably, more importantly to Thieman, Lehman qualified as a team, after Thieman had to play as an individual at the North Star Golf Resort, where Thieman shot 85 and 82 for a 167 team. “The big thing is we have the whole team there this year,” Thieman said. “Last year, I was thinking purely as an individual. You do that to a certain degree all the time, but there are things you have to think about for the team. It is a little different.” And the makeup of the Lehman team is very clear — and its play in the district tournament was no exception. Thieman, senior Tyler Bergman and junior John Copella make up a trio
years ago. And we will do that during the practice round (today).” While Lehman has one of the highest scores of the 12 teams from the district Thieman tournament, knows that doesn’t mean anything. “You really can’t go by the scores, I think our district’s scores were high because of playing a tough course,” he said. “With the Scarlet course, it puts you on a level playing field. It is not just playing a tough course, but how you handle the moment.” Which is something Thieman feels very confident in. “It is a course that fits my eye,” he said. “It is going to sound funny, but it is kind of like an artist sculpting something. I just kind of feel like I can carve my way around the golf course. It would be great to do well in the individual competition.” But, as always, Thieman is more focused on the team. “If we were in the top half (top six), I think that would be super,” Thieman said. “I think that would be great for our team.” Thieman is just enjoying having the whole team there — and being on a course where past success leaves him feeling very comfortable.
that compares with any in the state. At district Thieman and Bergman shot 76 and Copella shot 79. “Tyler (Bergman) and John (Copella) are both great players,” Thieman said. “I think that’s true. We need to play well and we will do that. Tyler played over here two years ago and both guys have played in a lot of big tournaments.” And while young in experience, Thieman said freshman Sam Dean and Mitchell Shroyer may surprise some people. “I know Sam (Dean) is not phased by big moments like this and Mitchell (Shroyer) is not either,” Thieman said. “And I can give the other guys pointers on the course — and so can Tyler — he played over here two
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Lady Buccs celebrate Senior Night Lady Vikings wrap up second straight CCC title by spiking Patriots Miami East volleyball team wrapped up a second straight CCC title with a 25-6, 25-16, 25-9 rout of Tri-Village. Miami East, 20-1 overall and 11-0 in the CCC, will close the regular season Thursday at Newton, before opening Brookville D-III sectional play Saturday against Northrdige. Angie Mack had 10 kills, one ace and three digs; while Leah Dunivan had seven kills, three blocks and two digs. Dunivan had five kills and a block in the third game. Abby Cash had 23 assists, seven kills, eight digs and three aces, while Sam Cash had 13 assists, nine kills, two aces and two digs. Lady Vikings roll CASSTOWN — The Kelsey Vanchure added
COVINGTON — The Covington volleyball team celebrated Senior Night Tuesday by defeating Ansonia in three games 2517, 25-14 and 25-21. Senior Caitlyn Crawford had a huge night in her final match on the home floor, recorded a game-high 22 kills. Shelby Waag also had a big night with 33 assist and a team-high eight digs. Covington improves to 11-9 overall and 8-2 in the CCC. The Lady Buccs close out the regular season tonight at Tri-Village. The Covington JVs won in three games; 25-21, 1225, 25-11.
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NEW PARIS — The Lady Roaders lose Newton volleyball team ARCANUM — The handled National Trail 25- Bradford volleyball team 15, 25-20, 25-16 in CCC lost to Arcanum 25-18, 25-
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GIRLS SOCCER Lady Cavs win SIDNEY — The Lehman girls upped their soccer mark to 8-3-3 with a 3-0 shutout of Bellefontaine in action Monday at Lehman. The Lady Cavs scored just 10 minutes into the game when Sarah Titterington found the goal off an assist from Marla Schroeder. Ten minutes later, Elizabeth Edwards scored off an assist from Katie
Catanzarite to make it 20, which is how it stood at the half. In the second half, neither team scored until Lehman got a goal with just one minute remaining. Taylor Lachey scored off an assist from Emily Bensman. Goalie Grace Frantz had five saves, and the Lady Cavs outshot Bellefontaine 41-9. “Carly Harrod and Katie Catanzarite really played well in the midfield, and Emily Bensman played well from her stopper position,” said head Lehman coach Bill Ramey. Lehman also won the junior varsity game. Erin Looney scored twoof the goals for Lehman, and Lachey and Stephanie McEldowney one each. Lauren Goettemoeller had an assist. Lehman will host Anna tonight and play at Miami East Saturday to close the regular season. The Cavaliers will host Triad at 5 p.m. next Thursday in D-III sectional action.
action Tuesday. Cheyenne Quillen pounded 16 kills, while JoEllen Fisher had six kills three blocks. Allie Wise served three aces, while Kasey Thompson led the defense with 17 digs and Trinity Lavy added 16.
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Soccer goals and three assists to lead the Indians. Nathaniel Maxwell had two goals and one assist, while Daniel Vance added two goals. Levi Armentrout, Justin Fessler and Dustin Toate all had one goal, while Jonny White dished out two assist. Newton, 9-4-2, hosts Franklin Monroe tonight. The Indians received the the 10th seed in the Division III sectional tournamen and will host 11th seeded West LibertySalem Wednesday.
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back to normal and ready to go.” Sidney is going through the growing pains of learning the spread offense. Their quarterbacks have combined to throw 18 interceptions. “It is a pretty complicated offense and it is their first year learning it,” Nees said. They will operate out of a spread formation, featuring either two receivers on each side or trips on one side. But, they also run out of the formation. “They will run draws and traps, or they throw the swing pass,” Nees said. “In that formation,
that is basically a running play. It is just like a sweep.” On defense, Sidney will play out of an even front and play at three-deep zone most of the time. “You have to look at it as pretty much every week you are playing a team that has nothing to lose and you have to be ready for anything,” Nees said. “Whether it is the double pass, like Fairmont threw on us, or something else.” Nees felt the Troy game was much closer than the 27-7 score would indicate. “We felt coming out of the locker room (down 130 at half), if we could do something in the third
15, 25-13. Courtney Miller had 12 points and 14 digs, while Katie Miller had three points, two kills and five digs. Megan Hunt served four points, Alisha Patty had nine kills and one block and Sarrah Leone had three kills. The JVs lost 25-22, 2514. Bailey Brewer had seven points and one kill, while Rachel Magoto had five points. Loren Sharp had six points and seven digs, while Molly DUnlevy had eight kills and nine digs. Mindy Brewer added five kills.
County volleyball race, beating league-leading Fort Loramie in three games Tuesday night 2624, 25-20, 25-17. Loramie remains in first, and has already clinched at least a share of the crown. But Russia and Jackson are now just one game back with one to play. The Lady Raiders take on Fairlawn Thursday, while Loramie faces Botkins. Ashley Borchers and Kylie Wilson led Russia with seven kills each and Bethany York added five. Emily Francis had 12 assists, York and Wilson combined for 10 blocks, Abbie Goubeaux had 14 digs, Olivia Monnin 10 Russia gets win RUSSIA — Russia kept digs and Francis nine its hopes alive in the digs.
quarter, we were right in the game,” Nees said. But, two key moments doomed the Indians. They had a first-andgoal at Troy’s five and came away with no points — and then Ian Dunaway had a big punt return to set up at Trojan touchdown. “The combination of those two things swung the game,” Nees said. “When we didn’t get points on the drive — and then the punt return.” And it was a physical game, with a handful of Piqua players going to the hospital Friday night. “The last two weeks have been very physical,” Nees said. “We have a cou-
ple guys that haven’t been cleared to play Friday, but most of those guys will be back. We are in pretty good shape that way.” And regardless of their record, Piqua has one big goal for the final three games. “You want to continue to make corrections and get better,” Nees said. “We pointed out some corrections that need to be made when we watched the films Saturday — and as always, these kids were very open to the coaching.” Now, their focus is on keeping the “Battered Helmet” in Piqua for another year.
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201M1iami County Holiday Cook-Off Sponsored by El Sombrero and the Upper Valley Career Center Showcase your favorite recipes in our 2011 Miami County Holiday Cookbook and have the chance to be a category finalist in our recipe cook-off on Saturday, December 3rd. The cookbook recipe cook-off will be held at 10 a.m. December 3 at the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua. Recipe finalists in each category to be included in the contest will be chosen by a panel of judges and notified by phone after the recipe deadline.
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