Dayton Daily News back issues from November 2007:
Military notes
Nov 01, 2007 ... Platfoot, Navy Seaman Apprentice Benjamin M., son of Suzanne H.Stein of Sidney and Michael A. Platfoot of Tipp City, has completedU.S. Navy basic training and was meritoriously promoted to hiscurrent rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, ...
Incumbent Hudson has edge on rivals
Nov 01, 2007; ... PIQUA -- It generally takes more than one election to become mayorof Piqua. Getting the most votes among the mayoral candidates is only thefirst hurdle. According to the city's charter, you either have to bea serving commissioner or win a commissioner's race to serve asmayor ....
O'Dell's gas station on market
Nov 01, 2007; ... CAMDEN -- Few people have seen Don O'Dell, 80, without his Sohiocap. "I have wore out a lot of them. This one is worn out. Sohio quitmaking this hat 35 years ago," he said. But Don O'Dell loves to talk about "the old days" when he and hisdad, Ray O'Dell, then 40, and Don, ...
O'Dell's gas station goes on the market
Nov 01, 2007; ... CAMDEN -- Few people have seen Don O'Dell, 80, without his "Sohio"cap "I have wore out a lot of them. This one is worn out. Sohio quitmaking this hat 35 years ago," he said. But Don O'Dell loves to talk about "the old days" when he and hisdad, Ray O'Dell, then 40, and Don, ...
Masseuse brings talents back home
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK -- Alexandra Lander, a Beavercreek native, has set upa massage practice, specializing in world-class spa techniques, inher hometown. Lander recently moved back to the area after workingtwo years at a spa in Santa Barbara, Calif. "The most gratifying part of all this ...
Local art educators, officials to receive state honors
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Some Miami Valley education officials will receiveawards at this weekend's Ohio Art Education Association stateconference, being held at the Dayton Convention Center. The gathering attracts 650 art educators from around Ohio. Among those getting awards will be ...
Upcoming events at Aullwood
Nov 01, 2007; ... BUTLER TWP., Montgomery County -- The following are upcomingevents at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm: - Aullwood's 50th Anniversary: Friday at both the center and farm. - Happy Bird Day: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the center;free; (937) 890-7360. - Aullwood ...
Newcomer in hunt for council seat
Nov 01, 2007; ... VANDALIA -- Seeking to unseat one of three Vandalia City Councilincumbents this Tuesday, Mike McAtee said he's "tired of bellyachingand not doing something about it." McAtee believes city government needs to rein in spending; hecites examples such as the $46,000 spent for 15 ...
Masseuse brings talents home Beavercreek native practiced techniques on celebrities at four-star resort in Santa Barbara.
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK -- Alexandra Lander, a Beavercreek native, has set upa massage practice, specializing in world-class spa techniques, inher hometown. Lander recently moved back to the area after working two years ata spa in Santa Barbara, Calif. "The most gratifying part of all ...
11 running for City Council
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK -- There are so many people running for City Councilthat they spilled off the small stage of the Lofino Senior Centerauditorium at a candidate forum last week. There are 11 candidates for four seats, likely one of the largestfields in the city's 27-year history ....
GMH hosting events
Nov 01, 2007; ... XENIA -- The following are upcoming events through Greene MemorialHospital: - GMH Auxiliary's $5 Jewelry Sale: 9 p.m. Sunday to 3 p.m.Tuesday; open to the public around the clock; proceeds benefit thehospital. - Everything You Want To Know About Eyes: 6 p.m. Tuesday at ...
The colors of fall
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Versailles ousts '06 state champ Anna
Nov 01, 2007; ... There will be no back-to-back Division III state volleyballchampionships for the Anna High School girls. The 2006 state champswere eliminated by Versailles, 25-18, 25-20, 25-22, in the D-IIIregional semifinals at Wilmington on Wednesday. Versailles (24-2) wasNo. 2 in the final state ...
Officials urge residents to vote
Nov 01, 2007; ... Local officials paused reminded voters to go to the polls Nov. 6to vote on issues affecting the future of their communities. - In Bellbrook, acting interim city manager R. Michael Puckettreminded voters they face a 1.3-mill general operating levy that's areplacement of an expiring ...
The BCS and basketball wouldn't be a slam dunk
Nov 01, 2007; ... It seems clear Ohio State could play a schedule that includesCenterville, St. X and Wayne, and the university presidents wouldstill stand by their silly Bowl Championship Series system forDivision I-A college football. But if the BCS is such a great system,why doesn't anybody suggest it ...
Retailer Goldman honored by businessman he helped
Nov 01, 2007; ... MORAINE -- Most of the world may not have known it, but Wednesdaywas Lou Goldman Day at 3555 Kettering Blvd. That was the day Michael Shane, Lastar founder and chiefexecutive, was able to thank Goldman, the force behind the formerGoldman's Bargain Barns, for setting him on his ...
Cook knows role for NBA opener
Nov 01, 2007; ... Called a "scaredy-cat" by Miami Heat coach Pat Riley early duringthe NBA preseason, Daequan Cook had to shake the nerves. "I had tojust be more aggressive and attacking," said Cook, a rookie. "That'swhat I was doing at times during games and practice. Then I broke outof my shell." ...
Local headlines
Nov 01, 2007; ... BWC gives $1.28M to area safety council DAYTON -- The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation awarded a $1.28million check to the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council during itsannual conference Wednesday, attended by a record-setting 360-plusmembers and 20 safety exhibitors ....
City votes to accept grants to fight gangs, guns and speeders
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Dayton police have three crime-fighting tools -- stategrants to fund overtime pay for offices investigating alleged gang,illegal gun activity and to slow down speeders in high-accidentareas. "When you put all those grants together, it enables us to dothings beyond ...
Locals on set of movie production
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Newton voters to decide on levy
Nov 01, 2007; ... PLEASANT HILL -- The state is offering to pay 63 percent of theconstruction cost of a new kindergarten through 12th grade buildingfor the district. The Newton Local Schools board is asking voters to come up withthe other 37 percent -- $6.445 million -- on Tuesday's ballot ....
Three seek Union Twp. trustee seat
Nov 01, 2007; ... UNION TWP., Miami County -- The retirement, again, of Doris Sowersopens the door for one of three candidates to become the new townshiptrustee. Sowers, who retired in 2005 after 12 years as a trustee,returned to service in 2006 following the death of Trustee BillCoate. She is completing ...
Teen gets probation for receiving stolen property
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Former Centerville High School student-athlete TaneareusCollins, 18, was placed on five years probation after pleading guiltyto receiving stolen property in a case involving a March 1 carjackingat the Tri-County Mall north of Cincinnati. In sentencing Collins this ...
Rezoning issue on ballot again For the 10th time, Concord Twp. voters will be asked to allow 50 acres to be reclassified as residential.
Nov 01, 2007; ... CONCORN TWP., Miami County -- Voters in the unincorporated area ofConcord Twp. will be deciding for the 10th time a referendum onrezoning 50 acres at 1619 Monroe-Concord Road. The land owned by the Trafalgar Corp. and Geisinger family hasbeen rezoned repeatedly by the county ...
Miami County Park District plans survey
Nov 01, 2007; ... STAUNTON TWP., Miami County -- If representatives of the MiamiCounty Park District call in the next couple of weeks, they'll behappy if you give them an earful. The callers -- who are scheduled to begin their work right afterTuesday's general election -- are being paid to hear ...
Council candidates familiar with scene
Nov 01, 2007; ... GERMANTOWN -- Voters in this small town will be faced with anembarrassment of riches in Tuesday's election as five experiencedcandidates vie for three seats on the village council. Incumbents James A. Lawson Sr. and Terry A. Johnson are seeking re-election, and three other men -- ...
Jefferson Schools ask for 6.5-mill levy
Nov 01, 2007; ... JEFFERSON TWP., Montgomery County -- School Superintendent NorrisBrown is confident Jefferson Twp. Local Schools will continue toimprove. He hopes voters will show their support for the schools on Tuesdaywhen a 6.5-mill operating levy is on the ballot. Brown said the levy,if ...
Oakwood man to direct Centerville band
Nov 01, 2007; ... CENTERVILLE -- The Centerville Community Band has a new director. Clair Miller, 70, of Oakwood, has marched out of retirement backonto the music scene, baton in hand. For 41 years, until his 2003 retirement, he played trombone withthe Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra ....
Carroll grad brings talents back home
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK -- Alexandra Lander, a Beavercreek native, has set upa massage practice, specializing in world-class spa techniques, inher hometown. Lander recently moved back to the area after workingtwo years at a spa in Santa Barbara, Calif. "The most gratifying part of all this ...
Local retailers shine at Holiday Open House
Nov 01, 2007; ... Big box stores and the malls may outdo them in the grandiosedepartment, but when it comes to customer service you can't beat thelocal merchants, which will be apparent during the fourth annualHoliday Open House hosted by the Beavercreek Chamber of CommerceRetail Merchants Committee ....
Fairborn 8th-graders undefeated
Nov 01, 2007; ... The Fairborn Middle School eighth-grade football team made historyrecently with a seasonending 38-0 win over Miamisburg. With an 8-0 record, the Skyhawks marked the first time the schoolhas had back-to-back undefeated seasons. The defense was the key to the season, allowing ...
Woman's love of yard work earns her prize
Nov 01, 2007; ... KETTERING -- The West Kettering yard on Laurelwood Road bearslittle resemblance to a New Jersey dairy farm, even though that'swhere homeowner Margaret Hoge formed a lifelong love for gruelingyard work. Franz and Margaret Hoge were one of 11 winners of the NeighborhoodPride ...
Bellbrook Marching Eagles receives high marks during band regionals
Nov 01, 2007; ... BELLBROOK -- The Bellbrook Marching Eagles traveled 375 miles toSt. Louis the weekend of Oct. 20-21 to compete with 50 bands at theBands of America Super Regional held at the Edward Jones Dome. The Marching Eagles advanced into finals, which cut the largeamount of bands from 50 to ...
Former MCSi boss now faces charges of money laundering Michael E. Peppel has also been indicted on fraud related to overstating company's gross revenue.
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Michael E. Peppel, the former chief executive of MCSiInc. who was indicted last year on 26 criminal counts, now faces anadditional six counts of money laundering. Those counts were added in a superseding indictment dated Oct. 9,which was sealed until Tuesday when Senior ...
How we treat others is what matters
Nov 01, 2007; ... Based on outward appearances, one can be forgiven for assumingthat most of us simply float through life on the currents ofconvenience. While not carefree, many give the appearance of living a well-ordered, selfordained existence. We certainly want for little. Welive in safety ....
Owner recalls changes
Nov 01, 2007; ... CAMDEN -- Back in the day, Don O'Dell said he and his dad walkedto their gas station every day. His father had sold the family car tobuy the gas station. "We had to walk four blocks to go to work in the morning, and togo home for dinner, and to go back to work and to go home for ...
Campaign flier incorrectly states issue's annual cost No investigation will take place unless a complaint is filed.
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK -- A flier sent to voters last week supporting theschool district's request for money to build and renovate schoolscontained the wrong information about how much the issue will cost. The flier sent out by Citizens for Beavercreek Schools states the$89.3 million bond ...
The sweetest day to drive away
Nov 01, 2007; ... RIVERSIDE -- Judith Spurlock likely turned down offers ofchocolate candy on Halloween. The self-proclaimed chocolate lover recently found herself coveredwith chocolate after competing for a new Jeep Liberty in the"Sweetest Day the Jeep Way," promotion sponsored by Jeep on Oct ....
How we treat others matters most
Nov 01, 2007; ... Based on outward appearances, one can be forgiven for assumingthat most of us simply float through life on the currents ofconvenience. While not carefree, many give the appearance of living a well-ordered, self-ordained existence. We certainly want for little. Welive in safety ....
Entries sought for gingerbread house contest
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- The Dayton Holiday Festival is searching for the area'sbest gingerbread houses for the third annual Gingerbread Homes forthe Holidays Contest slated for Nov. 23. The entries will be displayed inside the Old Courthouse indowntown Dayton for public viewing during the ...
Local headlines
Nov 01, 2007 ... MTC Tech wins satellite contract DAYTON -- MTC Technologies Inc. said Wednesday it has won acontract potentially worth $4.5 million to do military satellitecommunications work for the Air Force Space and Missile Center. The arrangement includes a basic, one-year contract with ...
Local teacher receives honor
Nov 01, 2007; ... ENGLEWOOD -- If teachers were in their profession to receive kudosand laurels, their ranks would be few indeed. That's why when their efforts are recognized it can amount to aparticularly serendipitous pleasure. Mike Berger, a ninth-year instructor in the ...
Art educators, officials to receive state honors
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Some Miami Valley education officials will receiveawards at this weekend's Ohio Art Education Association stateconference, being held at the Dayton Convention Center. The gathering attracts 650 art educators from around Ohio. Among those getting awards will be ...
Three in Trotwod mayoral race
Nov 01, 2007; ... TROTWOOD -- There are three candidates running for mayor ofTrotwood. They are incumbent Donald L. McLaurin and challengers JoyceSutton Cameron and Darreyl D. Davis. Joyce Sutton Cameron Cameron's second term as vicemayor is up in December. Cameron saidif elected mayor, she ...
Art educators, officials to receive state honors
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Some Miami Valley education officials will receiveawards at this weekend's Ohio Art Education Association stateconference, being held at the Dayton Convention Center. The gathering attracts 650 art educators from around Ohio. Among those getting awards will be ...
Chief suspended for alleged misconduct Tremont City residents concerned about smaller number of on-duty police during O'Neill's suspension.
Nov 01, 2007; ... TREMONT CITY -- Chief of Police Jim O'Neill has been suspendedpending a hearing regarding alleged misconduct, village officialsannounced Monday. Details of the alleged misconduct are not being made public untilthe hearing, said Village Council member Tony Flood. The hearing ...
Fire, parks levies on ballot
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK TWP., Greene County -- City and township voters willface two levy requests, one is to maintain the funding of the firedepartment and the other is a permanent funding source for city andtownship parks. Parks levy The Beavercreek Twp. Park District is asking ...
The sweetest day to drive away
Nov 01, 2007; ... RIVERSIDE -- Judith Spurlock likely turned down offers ofchocolate candy on Halloween. The self-proclaimed chocolate lover recently found herself coveredwith chocolate after competing for a new Jeep Liberty in the"Sweetest Day the Jeep Way" promotion sponsored by Jeep on Oct. 18 ...
Morrison to receive honors
Nov 01, 2007; ... DAYTON -- Some Miami Valley education officials will receiveawards at this weekend's Ohio Art Education Association stateconference, being held at the Dayton Convention Center. The gathering attracts 650 art educators from around Ohio. Among those getting awards will be ...
2 candidates vie for judgeship
Nov 01, 2007; ... XENIA -- Voters in the Xenia Municipal Court's jurisdiction get arare chance this year to choose between candidates for judge in afall election. Peter R. Certo Jr., 55, of Sugarcreek Twp. is running as anindependent against Michael K. Murry, 54, of Xenia. Both point to ...
Letter to the editor
Nov 01, 2007 ... Seiter right person for re-election Sheila J. Seiter has served as the clerk/fiscal officer of XeniaTwp. since her election in November, 1999. She was opposed in the 1999 election and did not have oppositionin 2003. As a retired Xenia Twp. trustee, having served from ...
Lebanon may annex Spurling Farm Union Twp., Warren County would have to approve 49-acre move.
Nov 01, 2007; ... Lebanon may be adding some new land. City Council approved a pre-annexation agreement last year for the 49.3-acre Spurling farmproperty on Columbia Road just south of the Columbia Business Park. The property is being purchased by Kiesland Ltd., which wants todevelop the property ...
Letter to the editor
Nov 01, 2007 ... Beals the right choice for council Based on knowing John Beals both personally and professionally for20 years, I can assure you that he is a superb choice for CentervilleCity Council. From his long career as a registered surveyor and civil engineer,John Beals will bring an ...
Trustee race, levy on ballot The new fire levy would generate $150K; candidates push 'gender,' 'leadership' qualities.
Nov 01, 2007; ... WAYNE TWP., Warren County -- Local voters will find a 1.8-millfire levy proposal and trustee race on the Nov. 6 ballot. The proposed levy would replace an existing one and raise $360,000for fire and rescue operations -- $150,000 more than can be currentlycollected ....
Seen & Overheard
Nov 01, 2007 ... DIVINE DESIGN SHOWCASE More than 23 vendors in Springboro will combine for a specialshopping day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the MainstreetMarketplace, 305 S. Main St. in Springboro. The building, whichbrings together a variety of specialty shops, is the brainstorm ...
2 compete for single trustee seat
Nov 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County -- Voters in both theunincorporated and incorporated (Centerville) areas of WashingtonTwp. will choose from two candidates running for one seat in theWashington Twp. trustees race in Tuesday's general election. Incumbent Washington Twp. Trustee ...
Boeckman's hometown always backed him as OSU's starting QB
Nov 01, 2007; ... ST. HENRY -- The landscape in this part of the northern MiamiValley -- rich, flat farmland where this time of year the beans aredown, the corn's almost all off and the winter wheat's barely up --is now punctuated by three things. Church steeples everywhere -- hence the name God's ...
Elks have tough loss to Ursuline Centerville falls in Division I regional semifinals 1-0, but team not hanging their heads.
Nov 01, 2007; ... CLAYTON -- After facing Centerville's girls soccer team in theDivision I regional semifinals, Cincinnati Ursuline Academy coachColleen Dehring ranked the Elks with the top teams in the Queen City. Only a few goals prevented the Elks from being the best inSouthwest Ohio, too ....
Qbase lands $1.1M contract
Nov 01, 2007; ... BEAVERCREEK -- The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded dataorganizer Qbase a $1.1 million contract, which will lead to localhiring as well as hiring in another state, the company saidWednesday. The contract will have Qbase sorting, analyzing and arrangingDepartment of ...
S P E A K U P
Nov 01, 2007 ... If Montgomery County property owners bother to do their research,they will find that passing the upcoming Human Services Levy will, inthe long run, actually save us tax money. I'm not against "human services." I'm against paying higher taxesand the ...
Woman drives SUV through a house
Nov 01, 2007; ... CENTERVILLE -- Only the dogs were home. Sharon Braner was at work in Miamisburg when Centerville policecalled about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday to report that a car had been driventhrough her single-story brick home on West Spring Valley Road. She worried about her two dogs, a boxer ...
Werling, Whidden vying for trustee
Nov 01, 2007; ... CONCORD TWP., Miami County -- On Tuesday, Steve Werling, who sayshe offers an alternative to the status quo, is opposing Bill Whidden,in his second year as Concord Twp. trustee. Whidden was elected in 2005 to fill the unexpired term that endsthis year. Warren Davidson was ...
Fiscal officer has two challengers Elizabeth Twp.'s Larry Lavender faces tests from bank manager and secretary.
Nov 01, 2007; ... ELIZABETH TWP., MIAMI COUNTY -- Larry Lavender, township fiscalofficer, for more than 20 years, faces two opponents in the Tuesdaygeneral election. The fiscal officer position previously was known as the townshipclerk. The eastern Miami County township, has an unusual ...
Senate approves Strickland's energy plan Bill is aimed at stabilizing Ohioans' electricity rates and encouraging use of renewable energy sources.
Nov 01, 2007; ... COLUMBUS -- The Senate voted 32-0 on Wednesday in favor of Gov.Ted Strickland's energy bill as a way to keep electricity ratesstable and nudge Ohio toward using more power from renewable sources. "It's going to keep people's rates from going up to match themarket, which is roughly ...
Hobart Arena study in works Proposal to sell beer at establishment tabled.
Nov 01, 2007; ... TROY -- At the suggestion of the city's top administrator, theCity Council last week tabled a proposal to sell beer at the city-owned Hobart Arena. "What do you see Hobart representing to the community?" PatrickTitterington, public service and safety director, asked the ...