Dayton Daily News back issues from November 2004:
Seen & Overheard
Nov 01, 2004 ... A GREAT MOMENT IN ROCK HISTORY. Today we reconsider the fertileearth lyrics of Dayton native TommyJames, who along with his Shondells gave us these head-scratchers in1971's Draggin' the Line: "My dog Sam eats purple flowers/ "We ain'tgot much, but what we've got's ours/ "We dig ...
Women set school record for wins Shutout extends winning streak to 18
Nov 01, 2004; ... The University of Dayton women's soccer team tied a school recordfor wins by holding off La Salle University, 1-0, in the regularseason finale for both teams Sunday in Philadelphia. The Flyers finished the regular season at 18-1 and 11-0 in theAtlantic 10. The women are ...
Hartzell makes big changes, acquires California firm Propeller company reaches agreement to supply Cirrus
Nov 01, 2004; ... PIQUA -- Hartzell Propeller Inc. has seen a lot of changes in its129-year history, but the Miami County manufacturing company is nowseeing one of its biggest. Hartzell has changed hands several times and was once owned by amajor aerospace company, but last month its family ...
Blackhawks a surprise tournament participant Mississinawa Valley among 22 area prep teams in playofs
Nov 01, 2004; ... John Graher's laugh track has been stuck in a loop cycle all day.And why not? "I've just been laughing inside in a happy way," the MississinawaValley head football coach said. "I'm not laughing at any of ouropponents. I'm just laughing about us. Who would have thought." ...
Bin Laden tape tells voters nothing
Nov 01, 2004 ... PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH SAID, UPON THE occasion of Osama binLaden's appearance in a videotape at the end of the Americanpresidential campaign: "Americans will not be intimidated or influenced by an enemy ofour country. I'm sure Sen. Kerry agrees with this." Say what? The ...
Stem-cell study holds promise
Nov 01, 2004 ... I applaud Charles Krauthammer's Oct. 18 column, "False hope is onthe way," wherein he counsels persons with recent spinal cordinjuries "to concentrate on making a life." As someone who has dealtwith a spinal cord injury for nearly 32 years, I agree withKrauthammer that it can be a very ...
Jacobson cites experience, Stanton calls for change 6th District race about budget, education issues
Nov 01, 2004; ... COLUMBUS -- Republican state Sen. Jeff Jacobson said voters shouldkeep him in the 6th District Ohio Senate seat because of his trackrecord, while Democrat Jason Stanton, a retired Lutheran pastor inhis first run for office, said it's time for change. "We can't keep going back to ...
High winds spark bridge fire One band festival stand down in Miami County
Nov 01, 2004; ... Saturday's gusty winds damaged a covered bridge in Miami Countyand forced a high school marching band competition in Centerville tocancel part of the event. The Miami County Sheriff's Office on Sunday reported a wire wasblown onto the Eldean covered bridge on Eldean Road in ...
Kids, parents can take recycling pledge
Nov 01, 2004; ... "I pledge to buy more recycled content products (like recycledoffice paper) and to increase my recycling efforts at home, schooland work." This is the pledge we all should make this year as we head intoAmerica Recycles Day on Nov. 15. "It's especially important to begin ...
Model citizens lead 'Amazing Race 6' cast
Nov 01, 2004; ... Forget all of those reality shows where the contestants dohumiliating things like eating bugs, not eating anything or crooningto Paula Abdul. The thinking person's unscripted drama The AmazingRace has announced the 11 teams competing for a $1 million prize asthey jet around the world ....
Companies use technology to advance But without proper financing, it can hurt
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- More and more companies are investing in technology andare using the Web as a powerful business tool. But without sufficientmoney, time and resources, technology could hurt businesses ratherthan help them, experts say. "Technology is a problem for a lot of companies ...
Company updates its Catrastrophes showed importance of workforce
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- Dan Brockman, president and chief executive ofTechmetals Inc., knows how important it is to hire the right people. In 1986, a fire consumed Techmetal's Dayton headquarters. Brockmansaid he was $1.7 million under-insured. "I couldn't afford to pay them extra, but ...
Duck season looking promising
Nov 01, 2004; ... MEMPHIS -- Donald A. Young says he is quietly optimistic about this year'swaterfowl hunting season. "I think are as many as there were last year, and we have a lot of huntingopportunity," Young said. No one is in a better position to assess the outlook for ...
Holding penalty crucial in Titans' win
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Carson Palmer launched the ball toward ChadJohnson, who would likely catch it and score the tying touchdownSunday. Tennessee cornerback Samari Rolle had other ideas. Johnson's good friend from their days at Miami Beach High Schoolgrabbed the Bengals ...
BUSINESS PEOPLE
Nov 01, 2004 ... FIFTH THIRD BANK (Western Ohio), Dayton Joining the bank's private banking division were Dan Stickel as avice president and relationship manager and Anita Schwarzman asprivate banking officer. Joining the business development group were Laura Barley as a vicepresident and ...
Kerry sets course for cooperation
Nov 01, 2004 ... I SUPPORT SEN. JOHN KERRY. HE HAS PROVED HIMself with numerousyears of service, both at home and abroad. While many people callKerry a "flip-flopper," he has set a path for America that peopleshould respect. This election is not all about Iraq. Yes, I know that PresidentGeorge ...
Voters should arrive early, stay cool
Nov 01, 2004 ... MAKE NO MISTAKE: PARTISAN JOSTLING HAS been aggressive in Ohio.Party operatives have exchanged heated words in and out of court.Still, there is good reason to think Election Day can go smoothly. For one thing, both parties risk political backlash if they areperceived as ...
Reform and Lutheran Church founder LaRose honored Grave-marking ceremony at Hillgrove Cemetery
Nov 01, 2004; ... MIAMISBURG -- The founder of the Reform and Lutheran Church herewas honored Sunday by the Richard Montgomery Chapter of the OhioSociety Sons of the American Revolution. The society held a grave-marking ceremony at Hillgrove Cemeteryfor Rev. John Jacob LaRose. LaRose, a ...
Area students know the drill JROTC building young leaders, step at a time
Nov 01, 2004; ... ENGLEWOOD-- A swarm of uniformed teenagers descended uponNorthmont High School on a recent Saturday to exhibit discipline,patriotism and leadership abilities in Northmont's annual JROTC DrillCompetition. Most were seasoned veterans of similar competitions. For one novice ...
Women need to use hard-won right to cast ballot
Nov 01, 2004; ... Usually -- curmudgeonly soul that I can be -- I roll my eyes andhit delete whenever I receive forwarded e-mails that contain"touching" stories guaranteed to move me to tears or to count myblessings. But when I received one such e-mail from a trusted friend, Ireluctantly started ...
QuickHits
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Key numbers and moment's from Cincinnati's 27-20 loss Sunday at The Coliseum. - Not making the play: For the second time in three weeks, theBengals defense allowed a touchdown on the last play of the firsthalf. Both times, linebacker Brian Simmons took ...
Anderson Solutions Center looks to the future Named after executive who led era of change
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- Walk into the Anderson Solutions Center at NCR WorldHeadquarters and you are greeted by a computer animated characternamed Timmi. Timmi, a pleasant young woman with a slight Scottish accent, tellsyou a little about NCR and greets you by name. If you are one of ...
BUNGLES BACK Mistakes cost Cincinnati again in 27-20 loss to Titans
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- For the Bengals' sake, it's a shame theycan't play every game on national TV at night. That's when they're awake and alert. That's when they win. Sundays at 1 o'clock are a drastically different story. That'swhen they're in a deep sleep, bordering on ...
Bush has strength to do what's right
Nov 01, 2004 ... I WILL BE VOTING TO RE-ELECT GEORGE W. BUSH. National security isthe biggest issue. After 9/11, no longer can we sit back and allowseeds of terrorism to be nurtured in the dark corners of the world.No longer can we let attacks on Americans, worldwide, go unanswered. Our enemies ...
Blaze razes houses, called arson Officials seek link with earlier firebombing
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- A fire that destroyed three homes in West Dayton onSunday was set, Dayton Fire Department officials said. "We are ruling it an arson but the cause is undetermined at thistime," said Victoria Carr, a Dayton fire investigator. "It was avacant structure ... so there's not ...
Adelines group wins third
Nov 01, 2004; ... The incredible harmony singers known as the Gem City Chorus of theSweet Adelines are bringing a bronze medal home to Dayton afterwinning third place in an international competition Saturday night. During the contest at the convention center in Indianapolis, the142 women in the ...
Race enters final hours Kerry: Church, chow, chats
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry spent awhirlwind Sunday morning in Dayton, attending Mass at Holy AngelsCatholic Church, tossing around a football outside of Dunbar HighSchool, speaking at Shiloh Baptist Church and eating breakfast at theGolden Nugget Pancake House ....
eloquently useful EULOGIES The final words about someone's life can be the start of healing for those experiencing a loss
Nov 01, 2004; ... In death, some people really come alive. All it takes is a goodeulogy. It helps to have lived an interesting life, thereby givingyour eulogist something worth talking about. But the delight is inthe details, and there's a story in everybody. Shared memories of small moments and ...
BUSINESS TOPICS
Nov 01, 2004 ... AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION: - Dayton Alpha Chapter will meet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 atKohler's Presidential Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way,Kettering. Various members of the chapters will be giving vocationaltalks. Details: Jean Geckeler, 433-1445 ....
Wimpy parents allow kids' misbehavior
Nov 01, 2004; ... During the day, Judy is a manager at a major accounting firm. Sheis competent, effective and well respected. After work, Judytransforms into a wimpy parent, totally under the control of her 5-year-old daughter. At work, Judy uses all of her skills toeffectively negotiate contracts and ...
Dayton Coating Technologies expands despite tough times Business started two years ago nearly triples in size
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- A small metal hardening company that began two years agoin tough times for the tool and die industry has not only survivedbut nearly tripled in size. Dayton Coating Technologies, LLC, 1926 E. Siebenthaler Ave., addeda second high-voltage coating machine and boosted ...
BUSINESS PULSE VITAL STATISTICS OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY
Nov 01, 2004 ... DEFENSE CONTRACTS AWARDED - L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss.:$31,078,242. This action will exercise FY05 options for logisticsupport of the T-1A aircraft at Vance, Columbus, Randolph, andLaughlin Air Force Bases and Pensacola Naval Air Station ....
'Any Big Ten victory is a good one' Tressel says team has made progress but much work remains
Nov 01, 2004; ... COLUMBUS -- Jim Tressel's praise of his Ohio State football teamwasn't flowery, but it has improved in the past two weeks. He talkedof how the Buckeyes had "progressed" and that it is still "nowherenear the kind of team we want to be," but there was an asterisk. "Any Big Ten ...
Titans coach pulls out some tricks
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Halloween was the perfect time for TennesseeTitans head coach Jeff Fisher to reach into his bag of tricks. TheTitans, in return, pulled out a 27-20 win over the Bengals at TheColiseum on Sunday. Not once, but twice, Fisher resorted to trickery on the ...
Things get fiscal in 37th District race Incumbent Husted, challenger Shady difer on finances
Nov 01, 2004; ... COLUMBUS -- The two men competing for the 37th District Ohio Houseseat agree the state's economy needs help -- but that's where thesimilarities stop. Republican state Rep. Jon Husted emphasizes research and newtechnology. His challenger, Democratic Moraine City Councilman ...
Speak Up: Brief comments
Nov 01, 2004 ... - Don't blame the president for the loss of jobs in our country.It's the market, stupid. Jobs will follow cheap labor -- to Asia andIndia. As long as the public buys these products and services, theywill continue to follow the cheap labor. - What a hoot that George W. Bush says he ...
Race enters final hours Bush scores in Cincy park
Nov 01, 2004; ... CINCINNATI -- The Reds didn't give them much to cheer about thisyear, so a Great American Ball Park crowd Sunday unleashed its fervoron the man they hope closes strong Tuesday. President Bush flew into the heart of Ohio's Republican strongholdSunday and spoke to more than 30,000 ...
Ohio's at heart of campaign
Nov 01, 2004; ... WASHINGTON -- What madness in these last days. President Bush in Youngstown, Findlay, Columbus, Toledo, Trotwood,Cincinnati. John Kerry in Columbus, Toledo, Youngstown, Warren, Dayton. Dick Cheney in Swanton and Zanesville. John Edwards in Columbus,Marietta and ...
Bush can make the tough decisions
Nov 01, 2004 ... People of America, open your eyes. Do you want someone who canpresent himself as "looking presidential" for the length of time ittakes to do the debates, or do you want someone with substance whocan get the job done, as President George W. Bush has shown sinceSept. 11, 2001? ...
Agencies try to re-start kids' program Dayton Boys and Girls Club closed three months ago
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- Several local agencies are joining together to bringyouth programs back to the Dayton Boys and Girls Club, which closedindefinitely about three months ago. "I think all indications we have is the community really missesit," said John North, president and chief executive ...
No time for Palmer in pocket
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With the game on the line in the final seconds-- with the Bengals just nine yards from the end zone and the scorethat would send them into overtime with the Tennessee Titans -- allof Cincinnati's sins were exposed on one play. "Just one time we needed to buckle ...
GOP challengers could skew results
Nov 01, 2004 ... Republicans are hoping to steal Ohio's Electoral College vote. Putting challengers at the polling sites isn't meant to stopillegal voters. County boards of elections throughout Ohio do anexcellent job. The intent of challengers is to disrupt the election processes ...
Union rallies for Kerry Sharpton has sharp words for Bush
Nov 01, 2004; ... DAYTON -- Montgomery County Democrats howled Halloween night at apre-election rally that drew about 1,400 to the IUE/ CWA Local 798Union Hall in downtown Dayton. Featured speaker, the Rev. Al Sharpton, with his always fieryoration, called on area voters to "ride that (Democratic) ...
DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2004 ELECTION
Nov 01, 2004 ... Online now - Voters guide by League of Women Voters. - What to do if you're challenged at the polls. - Directions on how to vote and a multimedia guide. - Compare President Bush and Sen. Kerry on security, education,health care, the economy, the environment ...
Seen & Overheard
Nov 02, 2004 ... DATING IN DAYTON. The newest member of our club for readers who find mentions of theGem City in literature is Dayton's Amy M. Radachi, who came acrosshers on Page 115 of Augusten Burroughs' novel Magical Thinking. Itgoes like this: "Later, at home, I wonder if dating in, say, ...
RedHawks in Election Day struggle Miami, Toledo football game today draws some criticism
Nov 02, 2004; ... OXFORD -- Last spring, ESPN called Miami University and offered atelevised date for the RedHawks' game against Toledo. It is a datethat would cause much discussion in the following months aboutfootball's role in society. "We questioned it at first," said Miami football coach ...
Relizon wins $100M contract It will supply hospital company with forms
Nov 02, 2004; ... DAYTON -- The Relizon Co. announced Monday that it has won a three-year contract to provide $100 million per year in documents and formsto a national hospital supply company. Relizon said the three-year contract, with two one-year renewaloptions, is with Novation, a hospital ...
'DDN' article inaccurate
Nov 02, 2004 ... Regarding the Oct. 31 article, "Dems hope to make inroadslocally": I was astonished to see yet another inaccuracy in regard to theMontgomery County Commission race. I am not sure if the Dayton DailyNews simply fails to check its sources, or if fabrications areallowed. The ...
Early repairs made on bridge Historic structure in Miami County hit by weekend fire
Nov 02, 2004; ... CONCORD TWP., Miami County -- County highway workers Monday madeabout $5,000 in temporary repairs to the historic Eldean CoveredBridge following a weekend fire. County Engineer Doug Christian said crews hoped to have the bridgeover the Great Miami River north of Troy open to ...
Living it up with Martha Stewart's 'Living'
Nov 02, 2004; ... It's all in the punctuation: This is Living? This is Living! Regardless, it's still Martha Stewart, however she's spending hertime, and the Thanksgiving issue of Living is always one to checkout. The Living staff was obviously thinking ahead, writing about theWagner-McEvoy ...
Spartans' starting QB sidelined Michigan State to rely on little-used senior
Nov 02, 2004; ... COLUMBUS -- As if losing in triple-overtime to archrival Michiganweren't anguishing enough, Michigan State learned it will have toplay for the foreseeable future without star quarterback DrewStanton. The sophomore separated his shoulder against the Wolverines and isout ...
Tigers must rebound from loss
Nov 02, 2004; ... At one point during his team's 28-24 loss to Ohio Wesleyan onSaturday, Wittenberg football coach Joe Fincham blew a bubble withhis gum. The wind, which frustrated both teams' offenses throughoutthe day, whisked the gum away. "And I'm standing there watching my gum go down the ...
Speak Up: Brief comments
Nov 02, 2004 ... - No newspaper that endorses John Boehner, Mike Turner, JeffJacobson, Steve Austria, Mary Donovan and all three RepublicanSupreme Court nominees can remotely be described as liberal or evensensible. - I hope all those who complain about the Dayton Daily Newsfavoring Democratic ...
Kids Voting sends students to ballot box Exercise gets youngsters involved in political process
Nov 02, 2004; ... DAYTON -- Chris Moser likes John Kerry's stand on education. Healso respects President Bush's desire to finish what he started inIraq. The young voter says there's a lot of pressure to make theright choice -- even if his vote won't be tallied with officialballots cast by other Montgomery ...
Greene auditor regrets e-mail Column advocates Bush win, warns against Kerry
Nov 02, 2004; ... XENIA -- Greene County Auditor Luwanna Delaney, in a move she saidshe instantly regretted, used county e-mail Monday to send countystaff members a political column that encourages readers to vote forPresident Bush and warns that a victory by Democrat John Kerry couldsend a dangerous ...
Candidates make final push in Ohio before nation decides OHIO: Rulings bar challengers; GOP appeals
Nov 02, 2004; ... COLUMBUS -- Legal wrangling continued into election eve on thehotly contested question of whether the political parties can haveoperatives in polling places today to question the right of somevoters to cast ballots. Early Monday, federal judges in Cincinnati and Akron dealt ...
Accused doctor in Warren indicted again
Nov 02, 2004; ... LEBANON -- A Warren County grand jury indicted a family doctor onMonday on the same 11 felony drug charges dismissed three weeks ago. Dr. Elizabeth A. Doriott, 36, of West Chester is charged withusing deception to obtain a dangerous drug 11 times between April2001 and January ...
On a roll to halt dreaded toxic cart
Nov 02, 2004; ... In the event that war, rising oil prices, global warming, globalcooling and the inability of the Ohio State Buckeyes to generate aconsistent offense aren't enough for you to worry about, here'sanother disturbing concern that should keep you awake at night: Toxicgrocery carts ....
OXFORD: CRADLE OF COACHES Miami to dedicate plaza that marks heritage
Nov 02, 2004; ... OXFORD -- By now, many have at least a working knowledge of MiamiUniversity's football coaching history. The names rattle off like theroll call at some kind of football fantasy camp. "All from this little old school in Oxford, Ohio," said BradBates, Miami's athletic director ....
C-J seeks bigger home site
Nov 02, 2004; ... Chaminade-Julienne (7-3) will host Miami Trace (10-0) in the firstround of the Division III football playoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday.Homeless C-J has used the West Carrollton Junior High football fieldfor its "home" games the past couple seasons. School officials havebeen busy trying to ...
Road opens access to research park Smaller companies expected to fill remaining space
Nov 02, 2004; ... KETTERING -- When construction started last week on a road in theMiami Valley Research Park, it signified a new phase in the park'sdevelopment. The road will open 85 acres to development, said Bruce Pearson,the park's executive director, but he's not expecting another largeworld ...
'DDN' twists story about firefighters
Nov 02, 2004 ... RE "DAYTON SWEARS IN FIREFIGHTERS," OCT. 16: I was verydisappointed with the Dayton Daily News' coverage of the story. Thearticle failed to cover the true story, but twisted the hiring of new firefightersinto a racist agenda. The story did not mention the firefighters' ...
Celebs on the line to sway you Clinton, Arnold, Ed Harris or Sarah Jessica 'call' as campaigns put stars on phones
Nov 02, 2004; ... Did Bill Clinton interrupt your dinner? Did Arnold Schwarzeneggertell you he wanted to "pump you up?" Don't feel too special.Presidential candidates and their supporters are combiningsophisticated telemarketing techniques with good old-fashioned starpower as they enter the home stretch ...
Man gets 7 years in rape of girl Admitted sexual conduct with child during past 2 years
Nov 02, 2004; ... TROY -- A Piqua man who refused to listen to testimony at hisSeptember trial was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison in therape of a girl, now 12, during the past two years. Michael Cruea, 42, claimed he was being railroaded and not beingrepresented fairly during the Miami ...
Relax; Pinky is just fine
Nov 02, 2004; ... Whoa there, horse and history lovers. Do not fear. The familiar wooden palomino pony that became a local landmark inMiamisburg as it stood proudly atop the marquee of the old SorrellWestern Shop in the center of Main Street downtown over 35 years hasnot been kidnapped. The ...