Dayton Daily News back issues from September 2005:
Business opens in old Bell-Faire building Grand opening will be held at Fairfield Popcorn Festival
Sep 01, 2005; ... Frank and Nikki Taylor, new owners of what was once called Bell-Fair Country Store on North Fairfield Road, will soon open theirestablishment, which they have named Brook-Field Station LTD. Bell-Faire was a longtime community landmark. Gary and Kathy Deis owned the place for ...
Smart Parent, Safe Baby event set
Sep 01, 2005; ... Recognizing the need for child safety education, Wal-Mart and theNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children will partner withAbbott's Ross Products Division to host the first Smart Parent andSafe Baby event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wal-Mart storesnationwide ....
Join the 'DDN' reader advisory panel
Sep 01, 2005 ... Ever wanted to be quoted in a news story or offer your opinionabout newspaper issues? The Dayton Daily News Online Reader Advisory Network will givereaders that chance. The Reader Advisory Network is a computer database of readers whowant to participate in news stories and ...
Sugarcreek may sell township house 100-year-old structure in need of repair; offices relocated to service building
Sep 01, 2005; ... SUGARCREEK TWP., Greene County -- The Sugarcreek Twp. Trustees arelooking into selling the 100-plus-year-old Sugarcreek Twp. House. The structure, at 26 E. Franklin St., Bellbrook, whose foundationhas been sinking, is in need of expensive repair. Last week, townshipofficials and ...
Fairmont players take part in different kind of practice Football team helps medics test emergency services
Sep 01, 2005; ... KETTERING -- Kettering Fairmont High School football playersarrived early to take part in a mock scenario on the footballpractice field along Far Hills Avenue as part of amultijurisdictional emergency services training session sponsored bythe Kettering Fire Department on Aug. 23 ....
Ringing in September blues
Sep 01, 2005; ... Think true blue for September. Sapphire, the symbol of truth, is this month's birthstone. When the word "sapphire" stands alone, it usually means the gem isof the blue variety, with favored hues ranging from a velvety blue toviolet blue. "Fancy sapphires," on the ...
Smith's goals carry Wayne girls past Troy
Sep 01, 2005; ... Wayne High School improved its girls soccer record to 4-1Wednesday night with a 2-0 victory over Troy. Sophomore Julie Smith scored both of the game's goals in a 23-second span of the first half. Stacey Lucas assisted on both scores,and goalkeeper Jerika Hartley posted the ...
Neighbors concerned about project It would be Troy's largest housing development
Sep 01, 2005; ... TROY -- Neighbors of 288 acres on the city's northeast side foundfault with plans to transform the farmland into Troy's largestresidential project. Concerns during Wednesday's more than two-hour public hearingranged from the project's effect on drainage along the Kidder ...
School board bid falls short of signatures
Sep 01, 2005; ... TROY -- The Miami County elections director's penchant for coffeeand a coffee shop clerk's attempt to help a potential Troy Board ofEducation candidate collect signatures left a bad taste for countyBoard of Elections' members. The board voted Wednesday to throw out a petition with ...
Vandalia recalls a friend of all in community Late grocer Charley Henger quietly made mark
Sep 01, 2005; ... VANDALIA -- The people who knew Charley Henger would be hard-pressed to find a single outstanding quality about him. A Butler Twp. native, a 1943 graduate of Butler High School,business owner and civic leader for half a century, Rotarian, MasterMason and Shriner, Charles A. Henger ...
School Headlines
Sep 01, 2005; ... HOBART SCHOLARSHIP HONORS DAVID VIA TROY -- The family of David Via has established a memorialscholarship with the Troy Foundation for area students attending theHobart Institute of Technology. The $1,000 scholarship is available to graduates of high schoolsin Miami, Darke, ...
When you're in Rome, do as the Romans do Lehman students visit Vatican, Paris, Riviera on eye-opening European tour
Sep 01, 2005; ... SIDNEY -- Don't ask Lehman High School senior Katie Kerrigan whatshe did on her summer vacation unless you have a map. George Grampp, social studies teacher at the school, organized aneducational tour for 19 Lehman students, including Kerrigan, throughEF Tours, a company ...
Local contract preference in Piqua to stay City's bidders get 5% advantage over out-of-towners
Sep 01, 2005; ... PIQUA -- The city's local preference purchasing program puts asystem in place that could favor local bidders in some circumstances. The city commissioners voted at their Aug. 1 to make the programpermanent. It was enacted in 2001 for one year and had been annuallyrenewed since ...
Tipp City won't lock in gas price this winter Volatile market too risky, but officials plan to keep watch
Sep 01, 2005; ... TIPP CITY -- The city will pass on a third consecutive year oflocked-in natural gas rates, but won't give up its ability tonegotiate prices on behalf of its residents. David Collinsworth, city manager, told the City Council on Aug. 15that city staff and a consultant had agreed to ...
New Paris gets $300,000 in grants Money will go toward street repairs
Sep 01, 2005; ... NEW PARIS -- Preble County will receive $300,000 in state fundsfor street maintenance in the village of New Paris, Lt. Gov. BruceJohnson announced last month. "It's very important," said Preble County Commissioner DavidWesler, who lives in New Paris. "Our villages are struggling ....
Moraine voters to test new machines City to be first in area to try touchscreen system
Sep 01, 2005; ... MORAINE -- For two days in September, Moraine voters can try outelectronic voting machines. In November, all voters in Ohio will usethem. "It's a change from the way things have been done for years," saidLisa Johnson, Moraine clerk of council. "We thought some education ...
Blues Music Fest slated Proceeds will benefit fire departments, burn foundation
Sep 01, 2005; ... GERMANTOWN -- You can count on good food, good music and a goodtime. But perhaps best of all, there's also a good reason for takingpart. The first annual Blues Music Fest is in Germantown's VeteransMemorial Park from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and the underlying purposeis to raise ...
Kettering officer of year named
Sep 01, 2005; ... The Kiwanis Club of Kettering honored Officer William J. Torok asPolice Officer of the Year at a recent dinner at the PresidentialBanquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way. Police Chief James O'Dell of the Kettering Police Departmentcongratulated Torok as did Kiwanis president Becky ...
Artists guild to host Art Day Sept. 10
Sep 01, 2005; ... The African-American Visual Artists Guild will host its 13thannual Art Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10. This year's event, focused on 10-year-olds through adults, will beheld at the Willis "Bing" Davis Art Studio, 1135 W. Third St. Participants can choose between three ...
Men's group meets to talk about issues Topics range from dealing with emotions to success at work and home
Sep 01, 2005; ... DAYTON -- What is the definition of a man? Is it someone whoprovides strength and protection, who offers financial security, oris it someone who radiates spirituality and emotional support? A real man consists of all of the above, according to theparticipants of the Male Awareness ...
Enthusiastic educators inspired students At McGuffey, patriotism, attention to detail taught
Sep 01, 2005; ... My favorite teacher was Elizabeth Barrett, a fourth-grade teacherat McGuffey Elementary School in Dayton during the 1940-41 schoolyear. Miss Barrett inspired me to become a school teacher. She was areally enthusiastic teacher who enjoyed teaching and made going toschool fun ....
Singer named winner of Dayton Idol 19-year-old gets shot at national competition
Sep 01, 2005; ... It was, for Amber Fisher, the best thing that happened to her in along time. After 175 singers were winnowed down to 12, on a hot summerevening early in August at the Schuster Center, the judges picked heras the Dayton Idol. She'll represent Dayton in Memphis at a national ...
'The Wiz' to ease on down to Trotwood
Sep 01, 2005; ... TROTWOOD -- The Trotwood Community and Residence in Praise FineArts Center with the support from CultureWorks presents The Wiz onSept. 9-17. The Friday performances will be at 8 p.m. and Saturdayperformances will be at 7 p.m. at Trotwood High School, 4440 N. UnionRoad ....
Taekwondo team kicks into high gear Members win national, world competitions and learn a lifetime of discipline
Sep 01, 2005; ... DAYTON -- Ryan McGriff, 19, of Dayton, is ranked No. 1 in theworld among karate black belts in his division, but off thecompetition mat, he hasn't been in a fight since he was 15. "And I won that one," said Mc-Griff, whose earnings fromcompetitions in the North American Sport ...
Group seeking recall, likely to present charges Accusers suspect four Jefferson Water trustees of vote fraud
Sep 01, 2005; ... JEFFERSON TWP. Montgomery County -- A group seeking to recall fourJefferson Regional Water Authority trustees will likely presentcharges against them at the board's Sept. 8 meeting. Two months ago, the group, which includes four former trustees andone current trustee, Bob Baker, ...
Amish quilt exhibit slated
Sep 01, 2005; ... BUTLER TWP., Montgomery County -- The 16th Aullwood Amish QuiltExhibit is on display through Oct. 9 in the Marie S. Aull EducationCenter, 100 Aullwood Road. The exhibit may be viewed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturdayand 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $4 per adult ...
Students return from Scotland trip Stivers thespians wrap up successful yearlong effort
Sep 01, 2005; ... For Adrienne Palmer, a trip across the Atlantic Ocean brought herto a different world. Palmer was one of 24 students from the Stivers School who went toLondon and Edinburgh, Scotland, the first half of August for the 11thannual Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest open arts ...
Air Force museum revises tour schedule
Sep 01, 2005; ... The National Museum of the United States Air Force has altered itsBehind the Scenes Tour schedule. From September through May, the tours are the second Friday ofeach month. The tours are free and run from 12:15 to 3 p.m.Registration is required. During the tour, the public ...
Heights voters to decide tax issue 0.30 percentage point increase proposal would help police, fire departments
Sep 01, 2005; ... HUBER HEIGHTS -- After nearly a year of back room discussions, thevote to place an income tax increase on the November ballot was arelatively quick one. Right after a presentation by the police department, Huber HeightsCity Council members voted unanimously to ask voters to ...
Politics, like tournament golf, has no mulligans
Sep 01, 2005; ... Bob Taft would like a mulligan. He'd like to remain governor, despite pleading guilty to failingto report golfing holidays with lobbyists, friends and cronies on hisstate forms. Ironically, the governor's ethical missteps came at the hands of agame whose history is steeped ...
Annual blues, jazz festival plays on African-American Cross-Cultural Works event to include music, food, fun for families
Sep 01, 2005; ... YELLOW SPRINGS -- What began as a college senior's project hasbecome an annual blues and jazz festival to unite people from allwalks of life. The ninth annual African-American Cross-Cultural Works Blues andJazz Fest will be held Wednesday through Sept. 10 at the ...
NeighborsHeadlines
Sep 01, 2005; ... MODEL AIRCRAFT SHOW AT MUSEUM WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE -- The National Museum of theUnited States Air Force will host the 10th annual giant scale radio-controlled model aircraft air show this Friday through Sunday. Air shows are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday ...
Sugarcreek Twp. OKs fund transfer Money from open space account needed for road improvements
Sep 01, 2005; ... SUGARCREEK TWP., Greene County -- Money matters and pleas from thetownship's part-time clerk/treasurer Ted Hodson for additional helpto better manage township finances were among the items discussed atthe Sugarcreek Twp. trustees special meeting Aug. 22. The trustees passed a ...
Latest fashions are for kids, too Specialty shop in Centeville targets 6-and-younger set
Sep 01, 2005; ... CENTERVILLE -- Most families have at least one. Now, two Miamisburg families have made it possible to dress upthese little cuties in the latest fashions. Cutie Patootie, a boutique that caters to children 6 years old andyounger, opened Aug. 5 at 63 W. Franklin St. in downtown ...
Special Wish thanks Miami Valley donors Dayton chapter has answered requests from 1,000 children
Sep 01, 2005; ... Thanks to the generosity of the Dayton community, A Special WishFoundation Inc. has granted 1,000 wishes to local children in a six-county area of the Miami Valley. The organization is celebrating the milestone and thanking MiamiValley residents who make these wishes possible ....
Kettering approves sale of Van Buren
Sep 01, 2005; ... The city of Kettering took a significant step Aug. 23 toward theproposed redevelopment of the Van Buren Shopping Center property atSmithville Road and Forrer Boulevard when City Council votedunanimously to sell the property to the Kettering Development Corp.for $625,000 ....
Students win limo ride to school Washington Twp. child among contest winners
Sep 01, 2005; ... The first day of school is a fashion statement for many of today'sstudents. Almost everyone wants to be seen and show off their newgear. However, several lucky Miami Valley students made a starappearance in a stretch limousine to start their school year in styleafter winning the ...
New MVS principal eager to start Cheryl Bellman looks forward to engaging school community
Sep 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County -- While technology in schoolshas its challenges, it can bring people together -- at least that'sthe experience of Miami Valley School lower school principal CherylBellman, the school's new principal. What first drew Bellman to apply for and ...
Blues Music Fest slated Proceeds will benefit fire departments, burn foundation
Sep 01, 2005; ... GERMANTOWN -- You can count on good food, good music and a goodtime. But perhaps best of all, there's also a good reason for takingpart. The first annual Blues Music Fest is in Germantown's VeteransMemorial Park from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and the underlying purposeis to raise ...
Sugarcreek OKs fund transfer Money from open space account needed for road improvements
Sep 01, 2005; ... SUGARCREEK TWP., Greene County -- Money matters and pleas from thetownship's parttime clerk/treasurer Ted Hodson for additional help tobetter manage township finances were among the items discussed at theSugarcreek Twp. trustees special meeting Aug. 22. The trustees passed a ...
Blood drive Sept. 10 in Oakwood
Sep 01, 2005; ... OAKWOOD -- The Community Blood Center is holding a blood donationdrive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Oakwood Community Centergreat room, 105 Patterson Road. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at ...
ADOPTABLE PETS
Sep 01, 2005 ... Name: Lola Sex: Female Breed: Lab/pointer mix Age: 2 years Color:Black and white Weight: 30 pounds Why she is special: Lola is veryathletic and can jump over a fence shorter than 6 feet tall. She needs a while to warm up to other dogs and likesto be around older children ....
Meet your candidates Kettering and Oakwood mayor, school board, council hopefuls declare intentions
Sep 01, 2005; ... Last week's filing deadline for candidates for school board, CityCouncil and mayor seats open in Kettering and Oakwood brought out arange of candidates. In Kettering, six new candidates and Councilwoman Peggy Lehnerwill be vying for two atlarge council seats. And three ...
SERVICE NOTES
Sep 01, 2005 ... James, Navy Airman Corey G., son of Melinda K. and Doug G. Jamesof Kettering, participated in Maritime Security Operations in themiddle of a scheduled ...
Oakwood schools' upgrades updated District in midst of multiyear construction
Sep 01, 2005; ... OAKWOOD -- Oakwood residents may have noticed the changes andadditions to Oakwood schools as they drive and walk by our beautifulhistoric buildings. The Oakwood City School District is in the midst of two-phase,multiyear construction projects and renovation efforts designed ...
Food, drinks served at 3 sites Local service and church groups part of festivities
Sep 01, 2005; ... KETTERING -- Holiday at Home concessions will be available from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The food and beverages will be made available by local service andchurch groups, and food concessionaires, and will be found along theparade ...
Miamisburg teen earns scholarship
Sep 01, 2005; ... KETTERING -- Jessica Eisen of Miamisburg has been awarded the SkipLowe Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding service to the community. This $500 scholarship award is given annually in the memory of Skip Lowe, who was the1983 grand marshal and was very active ...
Ready for some peewee football?
Sep 01, 2005; ... The Kettering Youth Firebirds and Kettering Wildcat Youth FootballOrganization will be playing in this year's peewee football games,which will be hosted by the Kettering Youth Firebirds. Theseexhibition games will be played rain or shine. Peewee footballcheerleaders also will perform at ...
YMCA started Holiday at Home Festival, parade began in 1959 as membership drive
Sep 01, 2005; ... KETTERING -- The Holiday at Home festival began on Labor Day 1959,under the sponsorship of the Kettering YMCA, which held the event topromote a membership drive. The YMCA board of directors accepted a suggestion from Ketteringresident Robert Eichenlaub to plan a community parade ...
Longtime volunteer to lead festivities Kettering's Bernie Wannemacher is grand marshal
Sep 01, 2005; ... KETTERING -- Kettering resident Bernie Wannemacher may not havetime to be the 2005 Kettering Holiday at Home grand marshal, but theHoliday at Home committee hopes he can squeeze in the time to leadthis year's parade and Labor Day weekend activities. Wannemacher has devoted ...
Wiping out bugs means big effort
Sep 01, 2005; ... Bugs are rude. They show up uninvited and won't leave when you askthem to. Today we deal with reader questions about creepy-crawlies, wasteoil and ceiling paint. Scary visitors J.S. sent an e-mail saying she has seen bugs in her apartment thatare about an inch ...
End of '05 could shape start of '06 Rosales, Frias have big days, but Dragons lose
Sep 01, 2005; ... DAYTON -- Some of the Dayton Dragons may not know it, but they'replaying for next year, for a good spot in spring training, for achance to move up from the Class A Midwest League. "I made it clear you have to play every game," Dragons managerAlonzo Powell said after the Dragons ...
Astros pitching leaves Reds in dust Pettitte goes 7 innings to lead shutout victory
Sep 01, 2005; ... HOUSTON -- The Washington Nationals were in the process ofconjuring a fast fade, the Pittsburgh Pirates faded shortly after theseason began and the Houston Astros, out of breath from a season-long pursuit of the St. Louis Cardinals, were on the verge of fading. The Cincinnati Reds, ...
Murphys just miss Katrina
Sep 01, 2005; ... Vacationing in New Orleans last week wasn't very good timing, butthe Murphy family of Oakwood got out of Louisiana on scheduleSaturday night, just avoiding what likely will be the most damaginghurricane ever to hit the U.S. That was a whole lot better timing than they had with the ...
Proposal would offer state drug card to more people
Sep 01, 2005; ... Two groups announced legislative proposals Wednesday that wouldincrease eligibility and expand benefits of the Best Rx PrescriptionDrug Discount Card, which provides an average discount of about 30percent on prescription drugs for uninsured Ohioans. The Ohio American Federation of ...
Gov. Taft asks U.S. aid for farmers Request affects 72 of state's parched counties
Sep 01, 2005; ... Although their crop got little relief from this summer's drought,Miami Valley farmers may get a reprieve if Gov. Taft has his way. The governor Wednesday requested the U.S. Department ofAgriculture designate 72 Ohio counties, including Montgomery, Greene,Darke, Miami, Preble and ...
Veterans to see WWII memorial
Sep 01, 2005; ... Three Miami Valley brothers, veterans who served our countryduring World War II, will visit the new memorial in our nation'scapitol that honors them and all who served in that war. Thanks to an organization known as Honor Flight, the Venablebrothers will be there for the services ...
Local man worried for kin in Gulf area
Sep 01, 2005; ... Gary Feindel found himself yelling at the radio Wednesday assomeone griped about impending spikes in gasoline prices in theaftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "I'd pay $8 a gallon now and wouldn't complain a bit," said the 43-year-old native of New Orleans, who now lives in Miami Twp ....
Price gusher hits pumps as worries mount 50-cent increase in a day; heating oil becomes concern
Sep 01, 2005; ... DAYTON -- Hurricane Katrina's gut punch to critical petroleumindustry facilities along the Gulf Coast is pushing gasoline priceshigher and raising concerns about the availability of heating oil forthis winter. Prices hit $3.19 per gallon at some local gas stations Wednesday,with ...
ThingsToDo
Sep 01, 2005; ... PARK VOLUNTEERS TO MEET TUESDAY TIPP CITY -- The Volunteers-In-Parks Organization, which supportsthe Miami County Park District with special events publicprogramming, will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 8787Sullivan Road. Discussion will include participation ...
CourtHeadlines
Sep 01, 2005; ... The following stories are from the Municipal Court and MiamiCounty Common Pleas Court in Troy: HEARING TODAY IN DOMESTIC CASE A preliminary hearing is scheduled today in Miami County MunicipalCourt for a Piqua man charged with felony domestic violence. Robert J ....
NORTH MIAMI VALLEY DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Sep 01, 2005 ... - Dolores "Sally" (Eplett) Franke, a former employee of LeRoiDresser in Sidney, died Aug. 18 at Upper Valley Medical Center. Shewas 77. Mrs. Franke of Sidney was the granddaughter of immigrants fromCornwall, England. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, James ...
SportsHeadlines
Sep 01, 2005; ... POPCORN RUN/WALK SET ON SEPT. 10 BEAVERCREEK -- The Popcorn 5K Run and Fitness Walk will begin at 9a.m. Sept. 10 at Beavercreek High School, 2660 Dayton-Xenia Road.Entry fee is $15. For registration: 426-3926 or www.active.com. METROPARK OFFERING ROWING LESSONS ...
Softball tourney champs crowned 73 men's, coed and senior teams compete at Dayton's Kettering Fields; All-Tournament teams named
Sep 01, 2005; ... Vickers Sporting Goods from Beavercreek was the only repeat winnerin the 76th annual City of Dayton Softball Championship tournamentheld in the first two weeks of August. Vickers defeated Sequa, 9-5, in the Division I final. The event, contested at Kettering Field in downtown ...
Tipp City girl chosen for USAF Space Academy
Sep 01, 2005; ... When 15-year-old Austen Bright was a young boy, he upset hissister, Eastlyn Stanifer, now 13, by sending her Barbie on a rocketride around their backyard. Today, Bright, who is homeschooled, is taking college courses andpreparing for a possible career in the aerospace field ....