Bunley have had a fourth offer for Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens rejected.
The latest bid is believed to be around £5.5m.
A central midfielder remains a priority, after a summer-long pursuit of both Stephens, and Derby County’s Jeff Hendrick, for whom the club have had three offers rebuffed.
Stephens was an unused substitute for Brighton in their 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Saturday, and is out of contract in the summer.
But the Seagulls, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League in May, have shown a real determination to hold onto their star men this summer, knocking back Newcastle interest in winger Anthony Knockaert, while Crystal Palace have been offered no encouragement in their pursuit of centre back Lewis Dunk.
Burnley are expected to be busy in the build-up to Wednesday’s transfer deadline at 11 p.m.
On Saturday, Clarets boss Sean Dyche confirmed a deal for Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is close to completion.
Burnley are set to take the 22-year-old forward on loan, to add to their striking options after the return of Rouwen Hennings on loan to Fortuna Dusseldorf, and Chris Long’s season-long switch to League 1 Fleetwood Town .
Bamford has yet to make an appearance for his parent club Chelsea, but was Championship player of the year while on loan with Middlesbrough in 2014/15.
Dyche said, asked whether he was taking the player: “It’s looking that way.
“It’s not quite done but it’s looking that way.”
As regards further incomings, he mused: “We’re certainly active. We do need support, and we’re in the market for support.
“I keep hearing all these stories, it would be nice if one of them comes true. I’d take one at the minute, it would be helpful if it was three or four.”
The summer window has been something of a struggle for a number of clubs so far, as he added: “The TV money can only be used with immediacy if you’ve got a backer who’s going to carry the can for the next three, four, five, six years.
“We’ve got wealthy people on the board but they’re not wealthy at that level.”


Bunley have had a fourth offer for Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens rejected.


Staff Reports
TROY — The Moving Forward for a Cure: Miami County’s Fourth annual Scleroderma Walk will begin with registration at 9 a.m. Sept. 10. The walk begins at 10 a.m. at the American Honda walking path across from First Title.
Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic, often progressive autoimmune disease. Scleroderma literally means “hard skin,” which causes a thickening, or tightening of the skin. Often, it can cause severe damage to one’s internal organs, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Medications and treatments can help to address and manage the symptoms, but there is currently no cure. Reports have indicated that three-to-four times more women are affected than men.
“Our family became aware of this disease in 2003 when my sister, Becky Denlinger, was diagnosed. The goal of my family, along with the Scleroderma Research Foundation, is to bring awareness to this disease and to provide support to those afflicted,” said Jodi McIver, organizer. “We want to help find a cure for Becky and others fighting this terrible disease.”
The money raised from this event supports the Scleroderma Research Foundation in their effort to find the cause and cure of scleroderma.
Registration is $25 per person and includes a commemorative long sleeve shirt. Registration, auctions, food and events will be at First Title Agency, 1900 W. Stanfield Road, Troy.
Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities are still available. Those interested in walking for this cause can register and/or raise money online by visiting www.movingforwardforacure.com, or calling Jodi McIver at (937) 313-5065. Those who cannot attend also can register as a virtual walker.
“Our event is fun for the entire family; we have children’s activities, silent and live auction, medical screenings, retail booths, lunch, music, cotton candy, funnel cakes and raffles,” said McIver, who said auction items are still being accepted.
Like the walk on Facebook at Moving Forward For A Cure.
For additional scleroderma information go to Scleroderma Research Foundation online.


DAYTON — Community Blood Center is taking necessary steps to comply with new recommendations issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect the blood supply against the Zika virus.
The FDA today recommended universal testing of all donated whole blood and blood components for the Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories. CBC applied in June for use of the investigational new drug (IND) authorized by the FDA as a blood screening test for Zika. At the time states with active Zika transmission held the highest priority for receiving the test and beginning screening.
The FDA is now recommending immediate testing in states and territories with one or more reported locally acquired mosquito-borne cases of Zika. Eleven southern and western states must begin testing as soon as feasible, but no later than four weeks (Sept. 23). All other states, including Ohio and Indiana, must begin testing as soon as feasible, but no later than 12 weeks (Nov. 18).
CBC will continue the screening methods in place to defer potential donors who have traveled to Zika endemic areas in the prior four weeks. The list of active Zika transmission areas was recently expanded to include two Florida counties.
CBC is deferring potential donors for 28 days who have traveled to Florida’s Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County, as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and Central or South America.
CBC asks all donors to be aware that travel restrictions impact the available blood supply by further limiting the number of people able to donate. CBC encourages eligible donors to schedule appointments and donate when able.
“There is still much uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of Zika virus transmission,” said Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “At this time, the recommendation for testing the entire blood supply will help ensure that safe blood is available for all individuals who might need transfusion.”
Testing of donated blood is already underway in Florida and Puerto Rico, as well as in other areas, and it has shown to be beneficial in identifying donations infected with Zika virus. Expanded testing will continue to reduce the risk for transmission of Zika virus through the U.S. blood supply and will be in effect until the risk of transfusion transmission of Zika virus is reduced.


MIAMI COUNTY — Miami County Commissioners approved the purchase of a logging and recording system for the 911 Communication Center during their regular meeting Thursday afternoon.
The county will purchase the NICE NRX over-the-air recording system from Applied Digital Solutions in Louisville, Ky., at a cost not to exceed $25,781.73. The new system will be utilized to record radio traffic on the six frequencies that will comprise the Miami County MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communication System) simulcast radio system.
The Data Board approved the purchase on Aug. 10, and multiple quotes were received, said Leigh Williams, commissioners’ administrator.
“This will be logging and recording radio traffic. Our new phone system records the telephone traffic,” Jeff Busch, director of the Communication Center, said. “The system we currently have is not capable of recording digital radio, which our new system will be digital.”
Busch explained that the Communication Center looked at four different options, but the NICE NRX system was the most cost-effective, with other options costing approximately $226,000 or $111,000. They also considered partnering with Montgomery County, but the initial estimated cost of doing that was approximately $60,000.
“It just pulls the radio traffic right off the air,” Busch said about the NICE NRX system. “It was much more cost-effective method of doing it.”
Commissioner Jack Evans asked about the annual maintenance fees. Busch said that the system comes with a one-year warranty and they will start paying annual maintenance fees starting at approximately $2,900 beginning the second year of using the NICE NRX system.
The commissioners also authorized the Communication Center to purchase control stations necessary for the NICE NRX system at a cost not to exceed $15,326.40.
Commissioners also set a date to receive sealed proposals for the Miami County Juvenile and Probate Court Case Management System, which will be held in the commissioners’ meeting at the Safety Building, 201 W. Main St., Troy, at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 29. The commissioners approved placing a legal ad about this in the Dayton Daily News on Aug. 28. They also rejected all proposals already received for this project under a previous resolution.
Following that, commissioners approved the submission of the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Specialized Docket Payroll Subsidy Projection Application and Grant Agreement. The application and grant agreement also requested $24,338 — plus a carryover of $3,027.30 from the previous year’s grant — to cover 65 percent of a Municipal Court Drug Court employee’s salary and benefits from Sept. 5, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The county is required to pay 35 percent of the grant employee’s salary and fringes.
Later, commissioners set the date of Sept. 13, at 9:05 a.m. to hear zoning change requests from Donald Marshall of Union Township, Brent Clark of Newberry Township, and Daniel Blackburn of Union Township.
The commission then adopted a new personnel policy manual, which Williams said reduced the manual by approximately 70 pages. It was prepared by Zashin and Rich Co., LPA for the county departments.
The meeting ended with an executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining.
By Sam Wildow [email protected]
Reach Sam Wildow at (937) 451-3336
Reach Sam Wildow at (937) 451-3336

Miami County Commissioners approve purchase of recording system


Driverless cars pose risks we’re not ready to take
The (Lock Haven, Pa.) Express, Aug. 23
We love technology … most of the time.
We use it everyday.
Sure, it can be a pain … and it does become addicting.
Look at all the people walking around staring only – and long and hard – at their cellphones.
There’s a limit … or at least, there should be a limit that parents place on their kids’ use of technology so they don’t fail to understand the true benefits of human interaction.
Adults need limits, too.
Ugh … it stinks we even have to say that.
Computer technology is everywhere, and the multi-billion dollar corporations that control most of the cellular and digital technology you see and use are working very hard to make you believe you cannot live without the digital revolution.
OK … so having said that, we do NOT want to see computerized driver-less cars riding up and down our streets anytime soon.
But get ready people, because money talks and word is out that ride-hailing service Uber will start hauling passengers in self-driving cars (apparently with human backup drivers) on the streets of Pittsburgh within the next several weeks.
Further, driver-less cars soon will populate a heavily traveled toll road in Ohio that is a connector between the East Coast and Chicago.
Much of the testing, up to now, has been in California along with a handful of Western U.S. states and on closed courses, such as one operated by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
“It’s got to start happening on real roads. That’s part of getting the consumer confidence,” Randy Cole, director of Ohio Turnpike, told the Associated Press last week.
Confidence in driver-less cars?
Not here.
Not now.
Not sure when.
Call us too conservative, or too cautious.
We can take it.
The U.S. Transportation Department has said it will propose federal government guidelines for self-driving vehicles later this year.
Meanwhile, states are grappling with how to regulate the technology.
A handful – including Nevada, California, Michigan and Florida – have approved guidelines for testing these vehicles on public roads.
Pennsylvania has not developed such regulations, restrictions or limits so far as we know.
It should in advance of what is now spreading across the country.
And Keystone State lawmakers had better give the public ample opportunity to weigh in BEFORE more driver-less cars hit our roads.
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The (Newark, Ohio) Advocate, Aug. 20
…While alleged embezzlement from a local government remains somewhat rare locally, there have been several high-profile thefts from groups with very public roles…
There are so many thefts … the Ohio Attorney General’s Office operates a Charitable Law section to monitor nonprofit groups and investigate possible problems. The office even publishes a booklet detailing the best ways to protect organizations that “rely on the good-faith efforts of invaluable volunteers and sometimes paid staff members.”
Many of us are intimidated by tracking funds for organizations such as churches or community groups. We’re grateful when people with financial management skills step forward to volunteer time for paying the bills and tracking funds. We also tend to be a bit too trusting.
But when people agree to serve on a board or in a leadership role in any organization, they must make sure they focus on protecting the organization. We realize that’s often easier said than done…
That’s why board members must ensure written procedures are being followed and pay close attention to all disbursements. Make sure no single person has sole access to deposits and reporting of financial information.
Reality tells us that as long as people have access to someone else’s money, there’s an opportunity for theft, especially if the treasurer is facing unknown personal challenges.


• The Marietta Times, Aug. 19
… High school [football] in Ohio and West Virginia begins this weekend, but any athlete in any sport has the potential of sustaining a concussion …
Local health officials say it’s a myth that an athlete must be knocked out in order to sustain a concussion. That’s just not true, although many players and parents believe it. In fact, a concussion isn’t always the result of a blow to the head.
When a hit to the head does occur, a short recovery time doesn’t mean a concussion was avoided. Local doctors have said a concussion can show up days after the initial blow…
A concussion, and repeated concussions, can cause serious health risks and even death. As a result, Memorial Health System has partnered with some local high schools to offer preseason scans that record what the athlete’s healthy brain is like prior to a hit. …The program offers the scans at a reasonable cost to any area athlete.
We urge schools to continue to emphasize the need to know and act on symptoms of concussions and use the local resources available… when possible. And most importantly, players should never be allowed to “shake it off” when a concussion may have occurred. No amount of playing time is worth worsening an injury to a player’s brain.
Online: http://bit.ly/2bOuKCl
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• The Columbus Dispatch, Aug. 22
Meanwhile in Congress, Ohio’s Republican and Democratic senators teamed up with half their colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to change course on changes that could force many small food stores out of the SNAP program. That’s the old “food stamps.”
Republican Rob Portman and Democrat Sherrod Brown signed onto a recent letter to the USDA warning of unforeseen, costly consequences to the agency’s good intentions. The changes, they said, could put at risk 45 million families, seniors and children who count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to avoid hunger.
The USDA had good intentions: To provide the poor with greater access to healthier foods by requiring participating stores to routinely stock a larger and greater variety of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, bread, cereal, meat, fish or poultry…
But the National Association of Convenience Stores points out retailers would have to have a deeper stock of staple items, displaying 168 different items to qualify for the program…
… The USDA’s good intentions could seriously backfire and leave the poor worse off by further restricting access to affordable groceries closer to home…
Even the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy concluded that the USDA had enormously underestimated … the cost of the healthier-food proposals to a single store. The USDA should reconsider, given strong warnings that it would force out a large number of small shops that now are able to participate in the SNAP program.
Online: http://bit.ly/2bGNHnq
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Potts promoted at Unity
PIQUA — Unity National Bank has announced the promotion of Chrissy Potts to branch manager.
Potts was previously an indirect lender and will now manage the Sunset Office in Piqua. Potts’ leadership skills as well as her lending experience will serve her well in her new role.
She is a volunteer for the Piqua Salvation Army and was a member of the Piqua Indian Athletic Boosters.
Potts graduated from Covington High School and the Upper Valley JVS. She was previously employed at Francis Office Supply as a sales and customer service representative.
She resides in Piqua with her husband Mark and daughter Tasha.
Financial forum offered
SIDNEY — E.K. Riley Investments LLC will present a fall financial forum, “Searching for Higher Yield in a Low Rate Economy,” on Oct. 20 at the Holiday Inn Express, Sidney.
The event will be hosted by David Levorchick of Nationwide and First Trust.
The program will be broke down into two sessions.
To make a reservation, or for more information, call (937) 489-2007, or email [email protected]
Nationally recognized economist to speak
DAYTON — The Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) will present “Rising Trends for the U.S. and Global Economy” featuring Brian Beaulieu, a nationally recognized economist, on Thursday, Sept. 8, starting at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception immediately following at Sinclair Community College.
There were rocky months in 2016, but the leading indicator trends are saying there are better days ahead. Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, will look at the leading indicator trends that will shine a light into the future. We will examine how the US consumer is doing and what that means for local manufacturers. Brexit and other global realities will be considered. Beaulieu will look at such issues as how the economy typically performs the year after an election cycle, what rising minimum wages would mean, and other topical issues. Additionally, he will review these current events of public concern and how to expect them to affect businesses, as well as instructions for moving forward.
Beaulieu is co-author of the book “Make Your Move,” and has been giving workshops and seminars across the U.S. and Canada to thousands of business owners and executives over the past 25 years.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; the presentation begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. The price is $50 for DRMA members and $75 for non-members. Registration is available now, or for more information, visit the DRMA website at www.DaytonRMA.org
For more information about DRMA, visit www.DaytonRMA.org.


Staff Reports
TROY — The Board of Trustees of Troy-Miami County Public Library accepted a bid from C&N Contractors of Springfield to re-construct both library entrances, install a handicapped accessible restroom, and upgrade outdoor lighting.
The bid was the lowest responsible bid at $124,000 for the south entrance; $20,682 for the north entrance; and $21,225 for the lighting upgrade.
Candace Goodall of Troy is serving as the architect and will oversee the project.
C&N Contractors will remove and rebuild the existing south entrance to West Main Street, including the existing glass structure which has outlived its life expectancy. It will be replaced with a metal roof. A handicapped accessible restroom will also be constructed in a portion of the area currently serving as a vestibule.
The north entrance will also include removal of the glass structure and replacement with a metal roof.
“Globe” lights around the building will be replaced with more energy efficient LED fixtures.
These exterior modifications were approved by the city’s planning commission July 27.
Tentative construction dates are Sept. 7-Dec. 2. Information about the closing of the entrances will be posted on the library’s website as it becomes available.


TROY — Jennifer Hauler, D.O., has been named vice president of Medical Affairs and chief medical officer for Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC). In this role, she is responsible for oversight of UVMC performance improvement/utilization management and all medical staff related issues.
A lifelong resident of Tipp City, Dr. Hauler received her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also completed a master of business administration degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She is board certified in family medicine and emergency medicine.
Dr. Hauler is a certified paramedic and paramedic instructor and currently serves as medical director of the Troy and Vandalia fire departments. She previously served as medical director of the Huber Heights Emergency Department and as vice chair of family medicine at Grandview Hospital. She is past president of the Dayton District Academy of Osteopathic Medicine and secretary/treasurer of the Ohio Osteopathic Association.
“We are excited to have Dr. Hauler join the executive leaders within UVMC and Premier Health in helping to shape, guide and direct the overall quality and medical staff initiatives of UVMC,” said Becky Rice, UVMC president and CEO. “I am confident that Dr. Hauler’s talent and experience will contribute much in serving our patients and the community.”
“Dr. Hauler has a personal commitment to embrace the new challenges in health care, to lead, equip, and encourage physicians and all caregivers to succeed in the art and science of caring for our patients,” said Tammy Lundstrom, Premier Health chief medical officer.


Have you ever chosen merchandise at a store, then put it back on the shelf when you discovered a flaw, or noticed that the box had already been opened, then resealed by the store? The slightest visible defect can raise a red flag, causing you to nix the purchase in favor of another item.
The same thing happens in real estate. Suppose you are considering a particular home that seems to offer everything you want. Upon close inspection, however, you notice a collection of drain cleaners, solvents, and clog removers under the kitchen sink.
What if the furnace pilot light is kept company by several dozen burnt stick matches? What if the air condition filter hasn’t been replaced in five seasons and looks the part? Would you suspect problems?
If there were a water spot on the ceiling of the downstairs bathroom would you buy the home without checking the floor of the upstairs bath just above it? In doubt about the structural integrity of the home, you would likely continue your search elsewhere.
Don’t take shortcuts when selling your home. Don’t try to gloss over minor defects, nor ignore major ones. Today’s home buyers are sophisticated, and quickly recognize poor quality. They also recognize pride of ownership, and will respond positively when they see it.
To achieve an early sale, ask your real estate representative to help identify needed improvements, and then make them before offering your home for sale. Offer your home in first class condition, and buyers will pay a fair price.
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By Kathy Henne
Contact the Kathy Henne Team RE/MAX FINEST by calling (937) 778-3961.
Contact the Kathy Henne Team RE/MAX FINEST by calling (937) 778-3961.


Staff Reports
TROY — The Hobart Welding Products equipment plant in Troy will be relocating manufacturing and warehouse operations to Appleton, Wisc., over the next several months.
The move is being made in order to align all machine assembly, warehousing and customer service within existing operations at its sister company, Miller Electric, which already produces a number of Hobart equipment products.
Affected employees in the Troy workforce will be offered opportunities in similar roles at the facilities in Appleton or are eligible to apply for open positions in any of the local business units. Any remaining displaced employees will be offered separation packages and other assistance services.
“This move is being made to fully leverage the assets we have across the welding enterprise,” said Becky Tuchscherer, group president. “This decision to move in no way reflects the level of skill and dedication of our workforce here. We appreciate the long standing support of the Troy community. Our commitment to the community remains strong, as the Hobart Brothers Company Filler Metal businesses will continue to operate in all existing facilities, with headquarters in Troy.”
The business is currently located at 2200 Corporate Drive, Troy.


PIQUA — India Blair Yount, 85 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton.
Graveside Service and Interment 12:30 P.M. Saturday at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington with Herb Lear officiating.


MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami County Commissioners acknowledged that they received an annexation petition of approximately 55.8 acres during their meeting Tuesday morning.
The land is currently in Concord Township. The petition was filed on behalf on First Troy Corporation and is seeking to annex that land to the city of Troy.
The commissioners also met with representatives from the Miami County Board of Elections, including board member Jose Lopez, Director Bev Kendall, and Deputy Director Eric Morgan. The board of elections was seeking more appropriations due to an additional special election.
Due to Democratic candidate Corey Foister dropping out of the race for U.S. Representative from Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, the district will now have to hold a special election Democratic primary on Sept. 13, to elect another Democrat to run against Warren Davidson. There is only one candidate on the ballot for the special election primary, Steven Fought.
The board of elections also must comply with what Lopez called an “unfunded mandate” from the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office, which is requiring the board of elections to purchase new batteries for the voting machines.
The commissioners did not authorize any extra funds on Tuesday, but they did advise the board of elections to come back once they have gotten through the special election in September, as they appear to have enough funds to get through that election.
The commissioners also set a date to receive bids for renovations to be done for the dispatch room at the 911 Communication Center. They set the date as Thursday, Sept. 22, at 1:35 p.m. in their meeting room at the safety building, located at 201 W. Main St. in Troy. A mandatory pre-bid conference will take place on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. at the Communication Center, located at 210 Marybill Drive in Troy. The legal advertisement for the bid will be placed in the Dayton Daily News.
Elections board seeks funds for special election
By Sam Wildow [email protected]
Reach Sam Wildow at (937) 451-3336
Reach Sam Wildow at (937) 451-3336

Miami County Commissioners recieve annexation petition of 55 acres


By Melody Vallieu
[email protected]
TROY — The Hobart Welding Products equipment plant in Troy will be relocating manufacturing and warehouse operations to Appleton, Wisc., over the next several months.
The move is being made in order to align all machine assembly, warehousing and customer service within existing operations at its sister company, Miller Electric, which already produces a number of Hobart equipment products.
Becky Tuchscherer, group president, said 54 employees in total will be affected.
Affected employees in the Troy workforce will be offered opportunities in similar roles at the facilities in Appleton or are eligible to apply for open positions in any of the local business units within ITW, Tuchscherer said. Any remaining displaced employees will be offered separation packages and other assistance services, she said.
Tuchscherer said this is the only moved being planned from Hobart operations located in Troy.
“This move is being made to fully leverage the assets we have across the welding enterprise,” Tuchscherer said in a press release released Tuesday morning. “This decision to move in no way reflects the level of skill and dedication of our workforce here. We appreciate the long standing support of the Troy community. Our commitment to the community remains strong, as the Hobart Brothers Company Filler Metal businesses will continue to operate in all existing facilities, with headquarters in Troy.”
The business is currently located at 2200 Corporate Drive, Troy. Tuchscherer said the facility is owned by Miller-Valentine and the building is leased, so it will revert back to them to pursue new opportunities for the building.
Creates further alignment of equipment production in Wisconsin
Reach Melody Vallieu at [email protected] or call (937) 552-2131
Reach Melody Vallieu at [email protected] or call (937) 552-2131


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COLUMBUS — The state of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has announced that 1,000 Ohio pharmacies in 79 counties now offer naloxone without a prescription. Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl.
When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and can restore breathing in a matter of minutes.
“Increasing the availability of naloxone is essential in preventing fatal drug overdoses impacting our state,” said State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Executive Director Steven W. Schierholt. “I am proud that Ohio pharmacies have stepped up to offer this medication in their communities.”
To expand access to naloxone, Governor Kasich signed House Bill 4, sponsored by State Representatives Robert Sprague and Jeff Rezabek. This legislation allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription to an at-risk opioid user or a friend, family member or other individual who can intervene in the event of an overdose.
“Pharmacists are playing a key role in the fight against opioid addiction. The signing of House Bill 4, along with other legislation, has provided Ohioans with increased access to naloxone. Expanding this life-saving medication’s availability has resulted in thousands of lives being saved,” said Rep. Sprague. “Most recently, the Governor signed the 9-1-1 Good Samaritan law. This law provides immunity for minor drug possession, when individuals seek emergency assistance for a drug overdose, and it helps link individuals with the treatment system. These policies help keep people alive, and when tied with other initiatives, they are a key part of the overall solution to the addiction epidemic.”
“We know for a fact that the drug is working to reverse overdoses and save lives. It was a privilege of mine to work with Representative Sprague on legislation to increase access to naloxone without a prescription in order to continue to battle the drug epidemic here in our state,” said Rep. Rezabek.
Miami County pharmacies now carrying the drug include:
• CVS Pharmacy, 804 W. Main St., Troy
• Kroger Pharmacy, 731 W. Market St., Troy
• Meijer Pharmacy, 1900 W. Main St., Troy
• Walgreens, 20 W. Market St., Troy
• Kroger Pharmacy, 1510 Covington Ave., Piqua
• CVS, 115 N. College St., Piqua
• CVS Pharmacy, 914 W. Main St., Tipp City
For a complete list of all pharmacies offering naloxone without a prescription, visit www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/stopoverdose.

Ohio pharmacies dispensing Narcan reaches 1,000


Today
• CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty Listeners gather from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. This group of women listens to a lighthearted book while working on joint and individual craft projects. Both experienced crafters and those wanting to learn are welcome.
• PIZZALOIN: The American Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City will offer pizzaloin (tenderloin with pizza sauce and cheese) sandwiches for $5 starting at 6 p.m.
• TOPS: The T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Club meets at 5:45 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Main and 3rd streets, Tipp City. For more information, call (937) 332-9251.
Civic agendas
• The Union Township Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Township Building, 9497 Markley Road, P.O. Box E, Laura. Call 698-4480 for more information.
Tuesday
• TINY TOTS: Tiny Tots meet from 1-1:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library in West Milton. This is an interactive opportunity for children from birth to 3 years old and their caretakers to hear stories, play games, sing songs, and do other activities with children’s librarian Wendy Heisey.
• CRAFTS: Tipp City Seniors members and guests will work on crafts and quilting beginning at 9 a.m. 320 S. First St., Tipp City.
• DINE TO DONATE: Join Brukner Nature Center staff from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bob Evans in Troy to benefit BNC. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of sales to BNC when a flier is presented at check-out. Fliers are available at www.bruknernaturecenter.com (click “Dine to Donate”), at the Interpretive Building, or email [email protected] You may also show a flier from your smartphone. Good on dine-in or carry-out.
• BLOOD DRIVE: Tipp City United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 3-7 p.m. in the Great Hall, 8 W. Main St. It comes during the final week of the “Wild About Alaska Summer Blood Drive” with a last chance to win an Alaska vacation for two. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
• BARBERSHOP MEETING: The Miami Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778 1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org.
Wednesday
• PHOTO HIKE: The Miami County Park District will hold its Biodiversity Photography Hike at 6 p.m. at Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 State Route 185, Covington. Help document existing biodiversity in your parks and monitor changes through photography. Experienced and amateur photographers welcomed. For more information on the Biodiversity Photography project visit inaturalist.org/projects/ohio-bioblitz. Register for the program by going to the program calendar at MiamiCountyParks.com, emailing [email protected] or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109.
• KIWANIS: Kiwanis Club of Troy welcomes Pam Miller, CEO and general manager of LOMA Farm, Tipp City. Miller will be sharing how their programs at LOMA Farm engages adults with developmental disabilities in daytime and evening community based integrated opportunities through learning, entrepreneurship, volunteering and relationship building. Lunch meeting starts at noon at the Troy Country Club.
• STORY TIME: We will be learning about skunks in this week’s Story Time at Milton-Union Public Library. Children will learn that there is more to them than their stink at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Stories, crafts, games and puppet shows are included in the activities for preschool children and their caretakers.
• SLIDERS: The American Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City, will prepare John’s beef sliders two for $2 with chips and toppings starting at 6 p.m.
• COUPON CLUB: The St. James Coupon Club will meet every week from 6-8 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 200 W. High St., Piqua. Come, bring a friend, bring your coupons to work on, to share and trade, or just bring yourself if you are just getting started. For questions, call 773-1241.
Thursday
• PMH LUNCHEON: All former employees of Piqua Memorial Hospital are invited to a luncheon at Buffalo Jacks, Covington, at 11:30 a.m. No reservations needed as participants will order from the menu. For more information, call Nancy at 473-3337 or Judy at 214-2036.
• HOT DOGS: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will offer hot dogs with chips and toppings for $2 or with french fries and toppings for $3 starting at 6 p.m. Euchre starts at 7 p.m. for $5.
• PMH LUNCHEON: All former employees of Piqua Memorial Hospital are invited to a luncheon at Buffalo Jacks, Covington, at 11:30 a.m. No reservations needed as participants will order from the menu. For more information, call Nancy at 473-3337 or Judy at 214-2036.
• HOT DOGS: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will offer hot dogs with chips and toppings for $2 or with french fries and toppings for $3 starting at 6 p.m. Euchre starts at 7 p.m. for $5.
Sept. 2
• FISH AND CHICKEN: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will prepare fish and chicken tenders, french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and dessert for $8 starting at 6 p.m.
• PORK CHOPS: Peppercorn pork chops will be offered beginning at 6 p.m. at the Troy Fish & Game.
• COMMUNITY NIGHT: Downtown Tipp City’s September Community Night will begin at 6:15 p.m. with Raggedy Edge followed by Ginghamsburg Worship Band at 7:30 p.m. This will be the final performance of the Summer Concert Series. In case of inclement weather the concert will be canceled. For more information, stop by The Hotel Gallery or call 667-3696.
• CHICKEN FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece chicken dinner with french fries and macaroni salad for $7 from 6-7:30 p.m. Chicken livers are also available.
Sept. 3
• KAROAKE: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will host karaoke from 7 p.m. to close.
• SHARE-A-MEAL: The First United Church of Christ’s Share-A-Meal will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends for food and fellowship. The menu will include homemade noodles with chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, pie and beverages. Share-A-Meal is a program to reach out to the community by providing nourishing meals to anyone wishing to participate while giving an opportunity to socialize with others in the community. The monthly Share-A-Meal Program is on the first Saturday of each month at First United Church of Christ on the corner of South Market and Canal streets, Troy. Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handicapped accessible.
• TACO DINNER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer tacos, refried beans and Spanish rice for $8 from 5-8pm. Also a breakfast buffet will be served from 8-11 a.m.
Sept. 4
• BREAKFAST: The American Legion Riders Post 586, Tipp City, will prepare an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Items available will be eggs your way, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, waffles, sausage gravy, biscuits, french toast, regular toast, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juices.
• COUNTRY FRIED STEAK: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans for $8 from 5-8 p.m. Also a breakfast buffet will be served from 8-11 a.m.
Sept. 5
• CONCERT SET: A Labor Day outdoor concert, entitled “Land and Sea,” directed by Bill and Kathy McIntosh, will be presented at 7 p.m. at the new Treasure Island Park and band pavilion, 301 N. Elm St., Troy. Audience members may bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the concrete terraces along the Miami River. Restrooms and picnic shelter are on site. Handicapped accessible. Rain plan is Troy Christian High School, 700 S. Dorset, Troy. Free. For more information, call 335-1178.
Sept. 6-7
• AUDITIONS: The Edison State Community College Stagelight Players will hold open auditions for Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace,” at 7 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at Edison State’s Piqua campus. Auditions will last approximately two hours and consist of cold readings from the script. Production dates will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/stagelightplayers or email Emily Beisner at [email protected]
Sept. 7
• VETERANS BREAKFAST: A veterans breakfast will be offered from 9-11 a.m. at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, 107 W. Main St., Troy. An elevator is available. A special breakfast will be offered by the DAR and local first responders will speak.
• SUPPORT GROUP: The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. The Ostomy Support Group’s meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month except January and July. The meeting will be in the hospital lower level Conference Room A. Programs provide information and support to ostomates and their families, and are beneficial to health care professionals as well. Cailtin Mikula from Hollister will be the speaker for the program. For more information, contact Robin Medrano at 440-4706.
• BLOOD DRIVE: First Presbyterian Church of Troy will partner with Community Blood Center in commemorating the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at 20 S. Walnut St. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the limited edition “9/11 Never Forget — 15 Years Later and Growing Stronger” T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
• BLOOD DRIVE: Fletcher United Methodist Church will partner with Community Blood Center in commemorating the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a community blood driv from 3-7 p.m. at 205 S. Walnut St. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the limited edition “9/11 Never Forget — 15 Years Later and Growing Stronger” T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
Monday


Akron Beacon Journal, Aug. 28
Not one Ohioan died of a fentanyl-related overdose in 2011. Last year? The death toll reached 1,155, as reported by the state Department of Health last week. The alarming trend, 75 deaths in 2014, 503 in 2014, reflects the expanding heroin epidemic. Fentanyl, a synthetic narcotic many times more potent than morphine, has emerged lately as a heroin alternative…
Heroin remains the leading killer, overdose deaths climbing statewide to 1,424 last year from 1,196 in 2014. Yet communities now are seeing something worse surface, cartfentanil, an animal sedative some 100 times more powerful than fentanyl…
The state … has taken steps, including a crackdown on the abuse of prescription drugs and the launch of the StartTalking! program. Still … it is hard to side with Gov. John Kasich’s statement last week: ” . we’re beginning to see it’s going to change.”
What resonates more deeply is the assessment of state Rep. Greta Johnson, who wrote the governor in July urging the formation of a task force or a legislative committee to develop a more comprehensive and coherent statewide approach to the epidemic…
If the state helps in making available naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of the opioid on the brain, officials also should know that many cities and counties are struggling with inadequate resources…
Online: http://bit.ly/2bLLycD
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Steubenville Herald-Star, Aug. 23
A bipartisan committee of state legislators is to begin meetings … to tackle a critically important task — ensuring the state unemployment compensation system remains solvent.
For some time during the “Great Recession,” many state programs to help laid-off workers experienced severe fiscal strains. Federal funding had to be sought to keep some programs afloat.
Now that unemployment is not as serious as it was a few years ago, the money crunch is not a worry.
For now, that is. Though there have been no reports of impending shortfalls in Ohio’s program, the long-term reliability of the system should remain on lawmakers’ radar.
It has been suggested legislation may be needed to ensure the program’s long-term solvency. Deciding whether that is so and what, if any steps need to be taken is up to the new panel of state senators and representatives.
They plan to consult with labor groups, businesses and those in the state’s work force.
Once they have a good idea of the system’s prospects, they should take whatever action is needed to keep it solvent.
Online: http://bit.ly/2budgge
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The Salem News, Aug. 27
Imagine an issue on which virtually all U.S. Senators are in complete, cordial agreement…
It is an important one to hundreds of thousands of Ohioans, not to mention millions of other Americans. It may come down to whether they can get enough to eat.
That is no exaggeration. At issue are changes President Barack Obama’s administration wants to make in the SNAP program, often referred to as “food stamps.” It gives low-income people and families financial assistance to purchase food.
Department of Agriculture officials plan to require that stores eligible to accept SNAP credits stock specified types and quantities of certain foods. The idea is to ensure low-income people who rely on SNAP can obtain healthy, nutritious foods.
But as the senators point out, many small grocery and convenience stores either cannot comply with the new rules or would have to increase prices to cover their added costs. Some would stop accepting SNAP customers. Others would charge more.
Either way, the very people the change is supposed to benefit would suffer. SNAP credits would not buy as much food for some. Others would find it difficult or impossible to get to stores accepting SNAP.
The bottom line, as the senators note in their letter: The rule “would reduce access to healthy food for SNAP participants.” For that reason alone, the changes should not be implemented.
Online: http://bit.ly/2c3rpNd


Today
• CONCERT ON LAWN: The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary at 7:30 p.m. with a concert on the lawn at 301 W. Main St. The free concert will feature the Columbus based band, CAAMP. This band is an indie-folk band with musical influences such as Ray LaMontange, Justin Vernon and Trampled by Turtles. Details at www.TroyHayner.org.
• STEAK FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a T-bone steak dinner with salad, baked potato and a roll for $13 from 5-8 p.m.
• STORYBOOK TRAIL: The Miami County Park District will hold their Storybook Trail “Fairy Houses” program from 1-4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Join a park district naturalist in reading the storybook “The Other Way to Listen” along the trail. Register for the program by going to the program calendar at MiamiCountyParks.com, emailing [email protected] or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109.
• MUSIC IN PARK: The Miami County Park District will hold its Music in the Park “Heartbeat of the Earth” program from 1-4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Participants are invited to listen to the sound of music and nature. Register for the program by going to the program calendar at MiamiCountyParks.com, emailing [email protected] or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109.
• CAMPFIRE: The Miami County Park District will hold its “Summer Moth Party” Campfire from 8:30-10 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. Join park district naturalist Accipiter Amalee after sundown to discover some of the most gorgeous nighttime critters, moths. Black lighting and sugar baiting to lure in these beautiful creatures. There will also be snacks and a campfire. Register for the program by going to the program calendar at MiamiCountyParks.com, emailing [email protected] or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109.
• CORNHOLE: A cornhole tournament will begin at 6 p.m. at the Troy Fish & Game.
• TRANS AMS: Old Tippecanoe will host the 20th Annual Trans Am Nationals Cruise-In from 5-9 p.m. The event will take place in the Old Tippecanoe Historic District in downtown Tipp City with free admission. Registration cost for car entries is $10 without TS-shirt and $25 with T-shirt while supplies last. Registration is at Monroe Federal Bank, 24 E. Main St. from 5-7 p.m. The first 250 entries will receive dash plaques and trophies will be awarded. Activities until 9 p.m., include shopping, a 50/50 raffle, and a DJ providing music at Third and Main streets. For more information, call Cheryl (Trans Am Club) at (513) 305-7454 or Steve (downtown Tipp City) at (937) 667-3696.
• POKER RUN: A poker run will be offered by the Covington Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Covington Eagles and the first bike out is at 1 p.m. Singles and cars are $15 and a rider is $5. Prize money will be awarded to the three best poker hands. Food, drinks and a DJ will be available after. All proceeds will benefit local charities.
• FARMERS MARKET: The Miami County Farmers Market will open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lowe’s parking lot, Troy, with local, plants, vegetables, maple syrup and more.
• FARMERS MARKET: The Downtown Troy Farmers Market will be offered from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market features fresh local produce, breads, artisan cheeses, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, locally-raised meat, artists’ booths, live music, other entertainment and more. The location on South Cherry Street, just off West Main Street, is convenient for shoppers with adjacent parking. For more information, visit www.TroyMainStreet.org or call (937) 339-5455.
Today-Sunday
• CLASS REUNION: Piqua High School class of 2006 will gather at Mulligan’s Pub, 110 W. High St., Piqua. Cocktail hour at 8 p.m. Saturday with cash bar, live music. Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, for class members and their families, $13.50 per person. Scholarship donations will be accepted throughout the reunion. For information, contact Kristen Meyer at [email protected]
• UNION GUARDS: The Union Guards Company A 19th Regiment will be at the Mountaintop VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, Saturday competition will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Sunday a Musket Company Match will be at 8:30 a.m. Come see the excitement of the Civil War. Hamburgers are available on the range from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Sunday
• ADVENTURE SERIES: The Miami County Park District will hold its Naturalist Adventure Series “Adventure Puppet Show” from 1-4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. Drop by and learn all about snakes. Meet “Checkers” a real live friendly snake! A roving naturalist will be on-site to answer questions and facilitate activity. Register for the program by going to the program calendar at MiamiCountyParks.com, emailing [email protected] or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109.
• OPEN HOUSE: The Lockington Fire Department will have an open house from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate their 70th anniversary and the delivery of their new fire engine. CareFlight is scheduled to be at the open house. Hot dogs and drinks will be served. Retired fire equipment will be on display, along with items for children.
• REUNION: The 129th annual DeWeese Familly Reunion will be at the Troy Community Park, Shelter House No. 7 at 12:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish, table service, lawn chairs if desired. Cold drinks will be provided.
• BREAKFAST: The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 586, 377 N. Third St.,Tipp City, will prepare an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Items available will be eggs your way, bacon, sausage, home fries, sausage gravy, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, french toast, regular toast, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juices.
• LUNCH WITH GOD: Lunch with God will be offered from 12:30-2 p.m. at St. James Eposcopal Church. The meal is open and free to the community.
Monday
• CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty Listeners gather from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. This group of women listens to a lighthearted book while working on joint and individual craft projects. Both experienced crafters and those wanting to learn are welcome.
• PIZZALOIN: The American Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City will offer pizzaloin (tenderloin with pizza sauce and cheese) sandwiches for $5 starting at 6 p.m.
• TOPS: The T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Club meets at 5:45 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Main and 3rd streets, Tipp City. For more information, call (937) 332-9251.
Civic agendas
• The Union Township Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Township Building, 9497 Markley Road, P.O. Box E, Laura. Call 698-4480 for more information.
Tuesday
• TINY TOTS: Tiny Tots meet from 1-1:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library in West Milton. This is an interactive opportunity for children from birth to 3 years old and their caretakers to hear stories, play games, sing songs, and do other activities with children’s librarian Wendy Heisey.
• CRAFTS: Tipp City Seniors members and guests will work on crafts and quilting beginning at 9 a.m. 320 S. First St., Tipp City.
• DINE TO DONATE: Join Brukner Nature Center staff from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bob Evans in Troy to benefit BNC. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of sales to BNC when a flier is presented at check-out. Fliers are available at www.bruknernaturecenter.com (click “Dine to Donate”), at the Interpretive Building, or email [email protected] You may also show a flier from your smartphone. Good on dine-in or carry-out.
• BLOOD DRIVE: Tipp City United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 3-7 p.m. in the Great Hall, 8 W. Main St. It comes during the final week of the “Wild About Alaska Summer Blood Drive” with a last chance to win an Alaska vacation for two. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
• BARBERSHOP MEETING: The Miami Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778 1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org.
Wednesday
• PHOTO HIKE: The Miami County Park District will hold its Biodiversity Photography Hike at 6 p.m. at Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 State Route 185, Covington. Help document existing biodiversity in your parks and monitor changes through photography. Experienced and amateur photographers welcomed. For more information on the Biodiversity Photography project visit inaturalist.org/projects/ohio-bioblitz. Register for the program by going to the program calendar at MiamiCountyParks.com, emailing [email protected] or calling (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109.
• KIWANIS: Kiwanis Club of Troy welcomes Pam Miller, CEO and general manager of LOMA Farm, Tipp City. Miller will be sharing how their programs at LOMA Farm engages adults with developmental disabilities in daytime and evening community based integrated opportunities through learning, entrepreneurship, volunteering and relationship building. Lunch meeting starts at noon at the Troy Country Club.
• STORY TIME: We will be learning about skunks in this week’s Story Time at Milton-Union Public Library. Children will learn that there is more to them than their stink at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Stories, crafts, games and puppet shows are included in the activities for preschool children and their caretakers.
• SLIDERS: The American Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St., Tipp City, will prepare John’s beef sliders two for $2 with chips and toppings starting at 6 p.m.
• COUPON CLUB: The St. James Coupon Club will meet every week from 6-8 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 200 W. High St., Piqua. Come, bring a friend, bring your coupons to work on, to share and trade, or just bring yourself if you are just getting started. For questions, call 773-1241.
Thursday
• PMH LUNCHEON: All former employees of Piqua Memorial Hospital are invited to a luncheon at Buffalo Jacks, Covington, at 11:30 a.m. No reservations needed as participants will order from the menu. For more information, call Nancy at 473-3337 or Judy at 214-2036.
• HOT DOGS: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will offer hot dogs with chips and toppings for $2 or with french fries and toppings for $3 starting at 6 p.m. Euchre starts at 7 p.m. for $5.
• PMH LUNCHEON: All former employees of Piqua Memorial Hospital are invited to a luncheon at Buffalo Jacks, Covington, at 11:30 a.m. No reservations needed as participants will order from the menu. For more information, call Nancy at 473-3337 or Judy at 214-2036.
• HOT DOGS: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will offer hot dogs with chips and toppings for $2 or with french fries and toppings for $3 starting at 6 p.m. Euchre starts at 7 p.m. for $5.
Sept. 2
• FISH AND CHICKEN: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will prepare fish and chicken tenders, french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and dessert for $8 starting at 6 p.m.
• PORK CHOPS: Peppercorn pork chops will be offered beginning at 6 p.m. at the Troy Fish & Game.
• COMMUNITY NIGHT: Downtown Tipp City’s September Community Night will begin at 6:15 p.m. with Raggedy Edge followed by Ginghamsburg Worship Band at 7:30 p.m. This will be the final performance of the Summer Concert Series. In case of inclement weather the concert will be canceled. For more information, stop by The Hotel Gallery or call 667-3696.
• CHICKEN FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece chicken dinner with french fries and macaroni salad for $7 from 6-7:30 p.m. Chicken livers are also available.
Sept. 3
• KAROAKE: The American Legion Post 586, Tipp City, will host karaoke from 7 p.m. to close.
• SHARE-A-MEAL: The First United Church of Christ’s Share-A-Meal will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends for food and fellowship. The menu will include homemade noodles with chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, pie and beverages. Share-A-Meal is a program to reach out to the community by providing nourishing meals to anyone wishing to participate while giving an opportunity to socialize with others in the community. The monthly Share-A-Meal Program is on the first Saturday of each month at First United Church of Christ on the corner of South Market and Canal streets, Troy. Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handicapped accessible.
• TACO DINNER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer tacos, refried beans and Spanish rice for $8 from 5-8pm. Also a breakfast buffet will be served from 8-11 a.m.
Sept. 4
• BREAKFAST: The American Legion Riders Post 586, Tipp City, will prepare an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. for $6. Items available will be eggs your way, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, waffles, sausage gravy, biscuits, french toast, regular toast, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juices.
• COUNTRY FRIED STEAK: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans for $8 from 5-8 p.m. Also a breakfast buffet will be served from 8-11 a.m.
Sept. 5
• CONCERT SET: A Labor Day outdoor concert, entitled “Land and Sea,” directed by Bill and Kathy McIntosh, will be presented at 7 p.m. at the new Treasure Island Park and band pavilion, 301 N. Elm St., Troy. Audience members may bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the concrete terraces along the Miami River. Restrooms and picnic shelter are on site. Handicapped accessible. Rain plan is Troy Christian High School, 700 S. Dorset, Troy. Free. For more information, call 335-1178.
Sept. 6-7
• AUDITIONS: The Edison State Community College Stagelight Players will hold open auditions for Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace,” at 7 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at Edison State’s Piqua campus. Auditions will last approximately two hours and consist of cold readings from the script. Production dates will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/stagelightplayers or email Emily Beisner at [email protected]
Sept. 7
• VETERANS BREAKFAST: A veterans breakfast will be offered from 9-11 a.m. at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, 107 W. Main St., Troy. An elevator is available. A special breakfast will be offered by the DAR and local first responders will speak.
• SUPPORT GROUP: The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. The Ostomy Support Group’s meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month except January and July. The meeting will be in the hospital lower level Conference Room A. Programs provide information and support to ostomates and their families, and are beneficial to health care professionals as well. Cailtin Mikula from Hollister will be the speaker for the program. For more information, contact Robin Medrano at 440-4706.
• BLOOD DRIVE: First Presbyterian Church of Troy will partner with Community Blood Center in commemorating the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at 20 S. Walnut St. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the limited edition “9/11 Never Forget — 15 Years Later and Growing Stronger” T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
• BLOOD DRIVE: Fletcher United Methodist Church will partner with Community Blood Center in commemorating the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a community blood driv from 3-7 p.m. at 205 S. Walnut St. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the limited edition “9/11 Never Forget — 15 Years Later and Growing Stronger” T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
Monday


TROY
Hannah Taylor to Hannah Taylor, Michael Taylor, one lot, $0.
Charlotte Hannah, Constance Hannah, Georgia Hannah, James Hannah, Michael Hannah to Daniel Drodge, Terrilynn Meece, one lot, $152,000.
Mary Heinaman Trust, Mary Heinaman, trustee to Heather Antonides, Timothy Antonides, one lot, $258,500.
Bank of New York Trust Company, Gregory Booher, Bank of New York Mellon, etc., to Kathy Booher, one lot, $23,300.
Miami County Sheriff’s Office Charles Cox, William Knisley to Citifinancial Servicing LLC, one lot, $51,400.
N.P. Dodge Jr., trustee, to Heather Hurd, Robert Hurd, one lot, $189,900.
Gordon Neumann, Karen Neumann, Melinda Neumann, Peter Neumann, Mark Scott, Ruth Scott to M. Carol Smith, one lot, $125,000.
Estate of Charles Barrett Jr., Shannon Dykes, administrator to Dorothy Crowl, one lot, $243,000.
Bernice Michael, Zane Michael to Bernice Michael, Zane Michael, one lot, $0.
Birchard Taylor, Janine Taylor to Kenny York, Lynn York, one lot, $393,000.
Stonebridge Meadows LLC to NVR Inc., one lot, $55,000.
Jennifer Deane, Joshua Deane to Abel Fuentes, Martha Fuentes, one lot, $40,000.
Stonebridge Meadows LLC to NVR Inc., one lot, $55,000.
Estate of Larry Linker, Linda Fricke, executor, to Sue Parker, two lots, $120,000.
Mike Hawk Homes LLC to Sevitts Properties LLC, one lot, $50,000.
Tracy Claybon, Tracy Hoyt to Adrian Scarpella, Brittany Scarpella, one lot, $186,000.
Dustin Goubeaux, Michael Myers to Bill Dawes, Melinda McGrath, one lot, $85,500.
Darlene Johnson, Steve Johnson to Donnie Sullivan, one lot, $48,100.
Robert Ballard, Shirley Wagner to 814 W. Water Street LLC, one lot, $0.
Robert Ballard, Shirley Wagner to Vornholt Street, one lot, $0.
Shirley Wagner to 605 Virginia Avenue LLC, one lot, $0.
Shirley Wagner to Canal Street LLC, one lot, $0.
Shirley Wagner to 505 Michigan Street LLC, one lot, $0.
Robert Ballard, Shirley Wagner to 101 North Madison Street, one lot, $0.
Robert Ballard, Shirley Wagner to 506 Market Street, one lot, $0.
Gloria Morrison to Gloria Morrison, one lot, $0.
Ronald Fox, Linda Pickering to Linda Pickering, one lot, $0.
U.S. Bank N.A. to Thomas Spayde, one lot, $122,100.
Dana Cosby, Ronald Cosby Jr. to Billie Shroyer, Carl Shroyer, one lot, $194,000.
Danielle Butson, Jeffrey Butson to Zakery Krueper, one lot, $89,000.
James Nutt, Melanie Nutt to Andrew Ohls, Daniela Ohls, two lots, $183,000.
PIQUA
Floyd and Patricia Wenrick Joint Irrevocable Trust, Jeffrey Wenrick, trustee to Vicky Fravel, Sue Schaefer, Jeffrey Wenrick, one lot, $0.
Caliber Real Estate Services LLC, attorney in fact, LSF9 Master Participation Trust, U.S. Bank Trust N.A., trustee to Janet Houser, two lots, $34,900.
Jeffrey Neves, trustee, Rolland and Lia NEves Revocable Living Trust to Deborah Deeter, Michael Deeter, one lot, $103,500.
Raymond Alexander to Dorothy Alexander, one lot, $32,500.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, Manley, Deas, and Kochalski LLC, attorney in fact to Amanda Swanton, Bradley Young, two lots, $0.
Estate of Eileen Larger, Eileen Larger, Angela Moyer, co-executor, Elfreda Trittschuh, co-executor to Leona Fulks, one lot, $152,000.
Estate of Ronnie Messer, Rhonda Smith, administrator to Tony Messer, one lot, $12,000.
Estate of Lia Neves to Rolland Neves and Lia Neves Revocable Trust, $0.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, Lerner, Sampson, and Rothfuss, attorney in fact, to Andrew Snyder, one lot, $0.
Mitchel Sirch to Michael Dankworth, Pamela Dankworth, one lot, $102,000.
Cynthia Tamplin to Eric Hiser, Tiffany Hiser, one lot, $120,000.
Jeffery Covault, Jillian Covault to Michelle Boyd, one lot, $82,400.
Dawn Holly, Dawn Kiamy, Michael Kiamy to Paul Maxwell, one lot, $59,000.
Robert Kurckeberg to Terri Livesay, one lot, $0.
Estate of Janet Hartley, Matthew Wiley, executor to Megan Jess, one lot, $43,000.
Innovative Investing LLC to VSF Investments Ltd., one lot, $105,000.
Miami County Sheriff’s Office Charles Cox, Joanne Motter, Mark Motter to Terry Stamper, one lot, $73,900.
Robert Heindel, Tina Heindel to Zachary Legge, one lot, $74,000.
TIPP CITY
Miami County Sheriff Charles Cox, Norman Giessman to 25A Beverage and Deli Inc., two lots, $59,000.
Lisa Ratermann, Philip Ratermann to Lisa Kreusch, Mark Kreusch, one lot, $332,500.
Henry Barthel, Lucinda Barthel to Henry and Lucinda Barthel Revocable Trust Agreement, Henry Barthel, co-trustee, Lucinda Barthel, co-trustee, one lot, $0.
Estate of Oneida Music, Lori Herkins, executrix to Joann Vonkrosigk, Sam Vonkrosigk, one lot, $189,900.
Community Property Group Troy to James Heatherly, Samuel Spano, one lot, $19,500.
Heather Bailey, Frank Scenna to Team Scenna Rentals LLC, three lots, $0.
Heather Bailey, Frank Scenna to Team Scenna Rentals LLC, one lot, $0.
Jo Ann Von Krosigk, Sam Von Krosigk to Pamela Von Krosigk, one lot, $130,000.
HUBER HEIGHTS
NVR Inc. to Dennis Wooten, Jackie Wooten, two lots, $311,400.
NVR Inc. to Gulali Burkhanov, two lots, $285,800.
Inverness Group Inc., Carol Thrush, Lynn Thrush to Carol Thrush, Lynn Thrush, two lots, $283,500.
Inverness Group Inc to Jeremy Reighley, Rebecca Reighley, two lots, $215,500.
NVR Inc. to Romay Phillips, Steven Phillips, two lots, $224,400.
Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to NVR Inc., two lots, $33,500.
Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to NVR Inc., two lots, $43,500.
NVR Inc. to Ruslan Mamatov, two lots, $284,100.
Jeylyn Makemson, attorney in fact, Kyle Makemson to Justin Foust, two lots, $167,500.
Mariola Martinez-Rosado, Joel Ortiz-Soto to Anishka Davis, Darrell Davis, two lots, $240,000.
Inverness Group Inc to Emil Kuchiyev, Elnora Kuchiyeva, two lots, $332,900.
COVINGTON
James Lee, Sharon Lee to Shirley Rhoades, one lot, $78,000
Connie Benbow, Jeffery Benbow to Kelly Deeter, Shanda Deeter, one lot, $11,000.
FLETCHER
Robert Ballard, Shirley Wagner to 204 West Main Street LLC, one lot, $0.
Beverly Smith, Norman Smith to Kerry Elifritz, Richard Elifritz, one lot, $28,000.
Justin Miller to Chrystal Miller, Justin Miller, one lot, $0.
WEST MILTON
Nicole Grove, Ryan Grove to Lee Truesdale, Lucas Truesdale, two lots, $154,900.
Brenda McKee, John Stewart to John Stewart, one lot, $0.
BETHEL TWP.
Phyllis Hanson to Elaine Pike, 3.154 acres, $160,000.
BROWN TWP.
MJ Davidson Holding LLC to MJ Davidson, Piqua Troy Investment LLC, $262,500.
CONCORD TWP.
Cesar Mideros, Sylvie Mideros to Celine Feyten, Pierre Jullin-Yves, one lot, $325,000.
ELIZABETH TWP.
Mary Ann Jacobs, Todd Jacobs to Rodney Sizemore, 0.495 acres, $122,500.
LOSTCREEK TWP.
Beulah Dickerson, Daniel Dickerson to Dickerson Keystone Preservation, Jacqueline Phillips, trustee, 4.5 acres, $0.
MONROE TWP.
Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, attorney in fact, Renaissance Hel Trust, Wells Fargo Bank N.A, to Boom SC LLC, $23,100.
Donald Belt Trust Agreement, Donald Belt, trustee, Tara Belt Trust Agreement, Tara Belt, trustee to Jared Pitts, one lot, $346,000.
Macy Myers, Ryan Myers to Jacob Albright, 2.580 acres, $105,000.
Nicholas Baughman to Stephen Charnock, 1.048 acres, 0.019 acres, $166,200.
Miami County Sheriff’s Office Charles Cox, James Witt, Penny Witt to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., $66,000.
NEWBERRY TWP.
Barbara Sanderson, Thomas Sanderson to Barbara Sanderson, Thomas Sanderson, 3.014 acres, $0.
Miami County Sheriff’s Office Charles Cox, Benjamin Mahan to Chase Home Finance LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 0.743 acres, $83,400.
NEWTON TWP.
Shirley Wagner to 8795 Horseshoe Bend Road LLC, one lot, $0.
SPRINGCREEK TWP.
Beverly Morris to Deborah Harris, 1.404 acres, $77,200.
STAUNTON TWP.
Paul Sowers to Chelsea Hutchinson, Kyle Hutchinson, 0.761 acres, $129,900.
UNION TWP.
Deborah Deeter, Michael Deeter to Kyle Knight, Kim Schnipke, 1.00 acres, $119,000.
Estate of June Strawser to Wayne Sink, Jan Strawser, Laura Thompson, 25.342 acres, $0.
Miami County Sheriff’s Office Charles Cox,, Joe Graf, Shannon Graf to Federal National Mortgage Association, $0.
WASHINGTON TWP.
Kimberly Aebie, Todd Aebie to Red Apple Acres, 62.672 acres, $0.
Shirley Kiefer, Thomas Kiefer, trustee to Kiefer Revocable Living Trust, 1.085 acres, $0.


Meet Duncan
Duncan was picked up stray and was never reclaimed by his owner and is available for adoption at the Miami County Animal Shelter. Duncan is about 2-3 years old. He is timid and a little hesitant at the shelter, but with some quiet coaxing and petting he settles in fine. Given some time to bond and get comfortable he should make a nice pet. If you would be interested in this dog, stop in and ask to meet him, or one of the other dogs and cats that need forever homes, at 1110 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, call 332-6919, or email [email protected] for more information. Visit http://www.co.miami.oh.us for more adoptable pets.


Some say lightning doesn't strike the same place twice. But that may not be the case for a Reynolds, North Dakota rancher. Paul Lenz raises SimAngus cattle, and according to livestock specialists what happened on his farm is out of this world.

Rare second set of triplets a surprise for ND rancher


Signs in the windows of the American Federal Bank welcome the ESPN College GameDay show Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, to downtown Fargo. Dave Wallis / The Forum
FARGO—At one time, you would have thought the lasting image of ESPN and North Dakota State football would have been the aerial shot during the first segment of the "College GameDay" football pregame show. After all, it's hard to beat thousands of fans seens in Fargo's downtown streets and on rooftops.
The show—this ESPN and Bison football thing—continues to thrive.
Saturday, Aug. 27, it's prime time. Charleston Southern University (S.C.) and NDSU will play in the annual FCS Kickoff at 6:36 p.m. at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. If you're scoring at home, it will be the 14th time the Bison will have been on either ESPN or ESPN2 since the 2011 season.
That does not include two appearances on "College GameDay" and 37 games on ESPN3, the online streaming network that is becoming more popular with continued technology improvements.
"I think generally speaking, North Dakota State has done a phenomenal job on the field and earned their way on to our network," said Brent Colborne, the director of programming and acquisitions for ESPN.
Colborne handles all of the network's FCS programming including the FCS playoffs and the FCS Kickoff series, which is now in its third year. It's the second straight year the Bison have appeared in this game on the heels of playing at the University of Montana last season.
At the current success rate, Colborne says there's no reason the FCS Kickoff won't be an annual event. It took some intensive work to get this point, specifically working with the NCAA to allow two teams to play a week earlier than everybody else. Colborne said ESPN also had to get all of the commissioners of FCS conferences and decision makers at ESPN to agree.
It's affectionately known now as "week zero" of the football season.
"It's provided a great opportunity to put the spotlight on FCS football," Colborne said.
Most of NDSU's exposure on ESPN has come in the playoffs. During the five straight FCS titles runs, three games each year were on either ESPN or ESPN2 in each of the last three years. In 2011, the Bison were on ESPNU and ESPN2 in the playoffs. The 2012 semifinals and title game were both broadcasted on ESPN2.
The NDSU semifinal games have come in prime time, and for the first time Saturday, the FCS Kickoff will be in the evening. It most likely will help in the ratings, too.
For a school like Charleston Southern, any ratings is good ratings. It will mark the first time the program has been on an ESPN main channel, a boon for exposure for a school that has a lot of competition for students in the Charleston, S.C., area with The Citadel, College of Charleston, South Carolina and Clemson.
Even so, it's hard to gauge whether national exposure on an ESPN network directly affects enrollment. Certainly, it's a positive for NDSU, Fargo and the state of North Dakota, said Laura Oster-Aaland, associate vice provost for enrollment management at NDSU. It helps with the school's image, she said.
"But at the end of the day, students come here because of our academic programs, the fact it's affordable and a top-quality education," she said. "It's probably impossible to measure exactly, but I do feel it helps us stay strong. It can't help but generate interest."
It's interest that ESPN is tapping into—the small-city college success story in a rural state.
"It allows us to build the story around North Dakota State," Colborne said of Saturday's game. "From its preseason No. 1 ranking to the five-time defending champions, it allows us to tell the story, not only about North Dakota State but about the FCS."

Bison Game Day: ESPN and Bison football have become good friends


FARGO—In a "very rare" move, national officials have suspended for four months a Fargo coach who has a long history of causing controversy in the world of area youth soccer.
US Club Soccer, a national youth soccer governing body, decided last week to suspend Matt Noah, president of the Fargo Soccer Club and a North Dakota State University scientist, from all coaching until Jan. 1, 2017.
"In the end, Mr. Noah overreacts to any perceived wrongdoing and then cannot let anything go. This ongoing pattern of conduct is detrimental to the game and our organization," according to a US Club Soccer memo about the suspension, dated Wednesday, Aug. 24.
The suspension came after an unspecified complaint launched a disciplinary investigation in June.
In explaining their reasoning, officials with the national organization cited a long list of Noah clashes, several of which have previously been reported in The Forum.
"Mr. Noah has had disputes with referees, referee administrators, club officials, tournament directors, facility managers, local park district officials and even his own employer. Whether he is right or wrong in his perceived grievances is irrelevant; it is the way he conducts himself in each of these interactions that is the problem. Every interaction seems to end up with a threat of filing a complaint and/or grievance (or litigation)," US Club Soccer said in the memo.
When reached by phone on Monday, Aug. 29, Noah said he had no comment.
The memo from US Club Soccer outlines the terms of Noah's suspension, which does not allow Noah to be present at or in any way coach or supervise games, scrimmages or training sessions.
Noah is also prohibited from making "public pronouncements via speech, correspondence, or social media that are deemed to be in violation of the US Club Soccer Policies," the memo said.
However, Noah will be allowed to continue as administrator of Fargo Soccer Club, which he formed after a fallout with an existing youth soccer club about a decade ago. He's also allowed to attend games as a parent if his children are playing. However, he must remain on the parents' side and may not contact any coach, referee or game or tournament official at any such game.
According to the memo, after receiving complaints of Noah's conduct, a three-person hearing board was formed in June. Noah was informed of the complaints and that a hearing would be held on the matter on Aug. 2. On July 27, more information was sent to Noah about an unspecified incident at the US Club Soccer National Cup Finals in Colorado.
A telephone hearing was held Aug. 2, and Noah was given more time to submit his own information to the board by Aug. 12, which included emails and video clips.
Before making its decision, the hearing board examined 114 pages of materials from the
US Club Soccer staff and 188 pages of materials from Noah.
In the end, the board decided that Noah had not taken responsibility for his own conduct.
"Mr. Noah places great emphasis on the actions of everyone else as a rationale for his actions," the memo said. "However, he completely fails to understand that it is his individual behavior and not the actions of others that is the issue."
Tyler Heffernan, a spokesman for US Club Soccer, said while data is not available on suspensions, it is "very rare" for the program's disciplinary committee to suspend a coach.
It is unclear what impact Noah's suspension will have on Fargo Soccer Club teams. The Fargo Soccer Club's current season has games that run through mid-October. It would likely start its next outdoor season in mid-March although the club usually offers indoor clinics and traveling competitions.
Noah became president and coach of Fargo Soccer Club in 2007, when he founded the club after a messy break-up with Red River Soccer Club. He had returned to Fargo in 2006 and started working at NDSU after earning a master's degree living in New Jersey, Chicago, California and Boulder, Colo., working for technological companies like Dell, AT&T and startups.
The father of seven children wanted to form a competitive team for children under 9 years old. He told The Forum the club initially OK'd the idea but changed its mind and said he couldn't coach. Club officials eventually banned Noah, though his children were still allowed to play.
The dispute even involved the police at one point. When Noah showed up to watch his son play in a Red River Soccer Club game, officers were called. After police talked to him, Noah left.
While Noah has had a contentious relationship with many in the soccer world, he also has strong supporters who say they appreciate the attention he pays to his players' development. In a profile of Noah published in The Forum in June, one of his players credited the coach with helping New Americans on his team transition to life in the U.S.
His youth soccer teams have also been relatively successful. As of July, the Fargo Soccer Club U-15 team, nicknamed the Warriors, won four tournaments, including the US Club Soccer Midwest Regional In Waukegan, Ill. Heading into the tournament, the team was ranked No. 1,762 in the nation for U-15, according to gotsoccer.com, and it left there with five wins in five games, making the team the first North Dakota club to win a US Club Soccer Regional and to qualify for a National Cup.
The disputes cited by US Club Soccer in its suspension of Noah includes when he publicly accused the Fargo Park District earlier this year of having racist policies for refusing to line soccer fields at Brunsdale Park where many of his minority players practice and play. The district denies that it treats those facilities differently than others.
The park system banned Noah from meeting with Park District employees or elected officials after that incident.
The national officials also cited an incident in late 2015 when Noah claimed NDSU was unfairly excluding Fargo Soccer Club from competing in a youth indoor soccer tournament it had organized. The reason, according to NDSU, was that other youth clubs did not want to participate if Noah's club was involved. They let his club enter, but the other clubs dropped out.
"The result was no tournament. Mr. Noah won and the kids lost but he completely fails to understand," says the suspension memo from the national office.
Other complaints against Noah described by US Club Soccer in the memo include allegations that he:
• Accused a referee crew of making bad calls in a U-11 game, then posted disparaging comments on his club website about a 13-year-old referee who refereed the U-11 game.
• Argued that a referee mentor at a game who stepped in to act as a "fourth official" violated the tournament rule calling for a three-referee system.
• Threatened to sue if a game was not rescheduled so he could go to church.
• On two separate occasions was ejected from a match and then refused to leave the field in a timely manner.
• Claimed other clubs violated guest player rules but took advantage of the rules for his teams. He compared using guest players in a U-13 girls game to players from another country showing up for a World Cup game.

National group slaps Fargo youth soccer coach with 'very rare' suspension


ESPN Broadcaster and former Texas coach Mack Brown talks about the NDSU championship run in FCS football while talking with the media from the Fargodomeon Friday, August 26, 2016. David Samson / The Forum
FARGO—Mack Brown won a national title at the top level of college football and the former Texas head coach thinks North Dakota State should stay put.
The Bison, who have won an unprecedented five consecutive Division I FCS national championships, open their season against Charleston Southern at 6:36 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.
Brown will serve as the color analyst for ESPN, which will televise the FCS Kickoff game.
"I think (the Bison) stay where they are. It's about winning, it's about character, it's about academics," Brown said on the game's eve outside the NDSU football offices in the Fargodome. "It's working for them. Why would you ever even think about changing it? You want to be the best at what you do, and right now, they are the best program in FCS and it's not even any question."
The Bison have a 71-5 record over the previous five seasons, including four wins against Division I FBS opponents. They have five consecutive wins against FBS teams.
That success has some clamoring for the Bison to move to the FBS level. In recent years, former FCS powers like Appalachian State and Georgia Southern have made the move to FBS.
Brown was the head coach at Appalachian State in 1983. In 2013, the Mountaineers started their transition to FBS from FCS. They were the first team to win three consecutive FCS national titles (2005, 2006, 2007).
"I told Appalachian if I was them I'd stay, keep winning national championships at their level because that's what it's all about. You want to win, you want to compete," Brown said. "You'll have a great experience for your fans and your university and your players. How does it get any better than that?"
Brown led the Texas Longhorns to the FBS national championship for the 2005 season. The Longhorns rallied to beat Southern California 41-38 in the BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl.
Brown is impressed that NDSU has been able to maintain a national championship level for half a decade.
"What the guys have done here is just unbelievable ... five straight national championships. You always say you can't repeat, well these guys have done it," Brown said. "They've stayed humble and they've stayed hungry and it's very, very difficult to do."
Brown said he has a "large bank of knowledge" about NDSU football. He worked with former Bison coach Darrell Mudra at Florida State in the 1970s. Mudra was a head coach at NDSU in the 1960s and led the team to a national title in 1965.
Brown also said he's friends with Craig Bohl, who led the Bison to three FCS national championships (2011, 2012, 2013) before taking the head job at Wyoming.
"Craig Bohl is a dear friend," Brown said. "Craig is a guy that I watched and followed."
Brown predicts the college football structure will change in the next 5 to 10 years with the Power Five conferences breaking away from the rest of Division I.
"It will probably be a system where maybe there's this Power Five group and then everybody else," Brown said. "But I think that true college football right now is at the FCS level and it's fun to watch."
As for Saturday's NDSU-Charleston Southern game, Brown is looking forward to experience the atmosphere in the Fargodome.
"I'm looking forward to the noise. I hope they can't hear us at all," Brown said with a laugh. "The (team) entrance is supposedly unbelievable."

ESPN analyst Brown thinks FCS is the right level for the Bison


Construction on the Sacagawea Pipeline is pictured in July 2016 in Mountrail County, N.D. The Laborers District Council of Minnesota and North Dakota submitted this photo to state regulators with concerns about construction practices. Submited photo
NEW TOWN, N.D. — Construction has resumed on a pipeline that will cross a water body over the objections of a North Dakota Native American tribe.
No, it's not the Dakota Access Pipeline. This project involves Paradigm Energy Partners, a company that is installing two pipelines under Lake Sakakawea that will be owned by Sacagawea Pipeline Co.
The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation asserts that Paradigm was required but failed to get the tribe's permission to begin pipeline construction under the lake. The Tribal Business Council voted Aug. 3 to issue a cease and desist order to halt all construction under Lake Sakakawea.
"Paradigm was informed on several different occasions that the consent of the MHA Nation would not be granted unless there were adequate assurances that an oil pipeline under the lake posed no threat to the MHA Nation's water resources," Tribal Chairman Mark Fox wrote in an Aug. 8 letter. "To date, that assurance has not been provided to the MHA Nation's satisfaction."
Paradigm filed a federal lawsuit on Aug. 19 against Fox and Tribal Police Chief Nelson Hart arguing they have no authority to halt construction. The company is constructing two 70-mile companion oil and natural gas pipelines that will travel from McKenzie to Mountrail counties.
The oil pipeline, which was the first to be constructed and is nearly complete, is under investigation by federal pipeline regulators after former contractors said the pipeline was installed under the lake without being properly inspected. The current contractor maintains the pipeline was inspected and the allegations are false claims being made by workers who were fired.
While those concerns remain unresolved, the company began installing a natural gas pipeline under Lake Sakakawea. Because the 16-inch diameter pipeline will transport raw gas, it is considered a gathering pipeline and is not subject to the same regulatory scrutiny or public meeting requirement as the oil pipeline.
Paradigm sought a temporary restraining order to prevent the tribe from halting construction, arguing it has the regulatory approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Last week, U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland granted the temporary restraining order, authorizing construction to resume. However, the parties will be back in court in Bismarck on Thursday as Paradigm argues for an injunction against the tribe and to continue the restraining order.
All of this has played out quietly while a protest of the 1,172-mile Dakota Access Pipeline has attracted thousands north of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The tribe is suing the Corps of Engineers over its approval of the $3.78 billion pipeline's Missouri River crossing.
The MHA Nation's situation is further complicated by the fact that the tribe has a stake in Sacagawea Pipeline Co. The company is a joint venture involving Paradigm Energy Partners, Phillips 66 and Greywolf Midstream, an entity owned by the tribe that's an investor in the project. The Fort Berthold Indian Reservation produces about one-sixth of North Dakota's total oil production.
Reducing trucks, flaring
Paradigm says the Sacagawea Pipeline system will reduce truck traffic and reduce natural gas flaring in areas where pipeline capacity is limited. The pipelines will cross privately owned lands, state trust lands, Fort Berthold Indian Reservation lands and land regulated by the Corps of Engineers.
About 8,980 feet of the pipeline system will pass under Lake Sakakawea via the installation of about 10,980 feet of welded steel pipeline, the Corps of Engineers said in its environmental assessment. The pipeline will be installed at least 100 feet below the lakebed through horizontal directional drilling with emergency shut-off valves on either side of the lake and around-the-clock pipeline monitoring to detect leaks.
The Tribal Business Council supported the Sacagawea Pipeline system in an April 2015 resolution, finding it in the best interest of the tribe to grant a right-of-way for the project. The North Dakota Public Service Commission has jurisdiction over the oil pipeline but not the natural gas gathering pipeline.
In late July, shortly before the tribe issued its cease and desist order, federal pipeline regulators received a complaint about potential problems with the oil pipeline under Lake Sakakawea. On Aug. 3, the Laborers District of Minnesota and North Dakota notified the PSC about potential violations on the oil pipeline.
A former laborer on the pipeline alleges that the contractor, Boyd & Co., failed to properly inspect the pipeline before it was installed under the lake, putting the lake at risk of a spill. Two other former workers have reported similar concerns to federal and state regulators.
The owner of Boyd & Co. told Forum News Service the pipeline was properly inspected and he says the claims are false accusations made by workers who were fired.
Public Service Commission Chairwoman Julie Fedorchak said the state agency has forwarded those reports to the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which has jurisdiction in that area.
"We're certainly going to look at what PHMSA says, but they're the authority on those regulations and determining if there's a violation of them," Fedorchak said.
PHMSA has confirmed it's investigating the claims, but the status of the investigation is unclear.
Meanwhile, Phillips 66 has told investors the Sacagawea Pipeline is expected to be operational by Sept. 30.
The PSC is investigating concerns from the Laborers Union about construction practices on the oil pipeline the union says did not properly protect wetlands, prevent erosion or protect the pipeline coating from becoming damaged.
In addition, PSC inspectors who have visited the oil pipeline construction have raised concerns about poor topsoil separation on the project, a step that is important to successfully restoring the land.
A Paradigm spokesperson said the company took immediate action after learning of the concerns on topsoil management. In addition, the company said PHMSA has been involved during construction and has reviewed documentation from third-party inspections.
"Sacagawea Pipeline Company stands behind our contractors and third-party inspectors and remains fully committed to preserving the environment and ecological safety of Lake Sakakawea and all areas where we operate," the company said in a statement.
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Limited oversight
The natural gas pipeline construction has proceeded with less regulatory oversight than the oil pipeline.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has limited regulation over gathering lines and has six pipeline inspectors who can inspect projects. But under current rules, the company is not required to notify regulators about a gathering pipeline until after it is constructed and placed into service.
"We were not aware of the construction of this pipeline, but under our current regulations we wouldn't have to be notified of that construction," said Department of Mineral Resources spokeswoman Alison Ritter said.
New proposed rules on gathering pipelines are expected to take effect on Oct. 1 that would include notifying the agency seven days prior to construction.
Kevin Connors, pipeline program supervisor for the Department of Mineral Resources, said Friday the concerns raised about the oil pipeline have gotten the agency's attention. The natural gas pipeline is being constructed in the same right-of-way as the oil pipeline.
"We'll certainly approach this situation with a closer look," Connors said, adding he planned to ask an inspector to look into the project this week.
The Corps of Engineers also has oversight of the construction of both pipelines as it relates to Corps-managed land, said spokeswoman Eileen Williamson. The Corps permit has several requirements to protect the lake, including spill response planning.
Lake Sakakawea is the drinking water source for several western North Dakota cities, including communities on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
Paradigm attorneys wrote in court records that if the natural gas pipeline is not complete by Nov. 1, the company will lose its anchor customer and the project will fail.
The Laborers Union, which supports the Dakota Access Pipeline being constructed by union contractors, questioned last week why pipeline opponents are so vocal about that project but not speaking out about the Sacagawea Pipeline.
"Our members find it hard to understand why protesters have targeted a pipeline that's being built the right way, but we don't hear a word about the pipeline just installed under Lake Sakakawea that workers say wasn't properly inspected," said Kevin Pranis, a spokesman for the Laborers International Union of North America in North Dakota.

New court battle brewing on different pipeline


WASHINGTON—The United States on Tuesday offered a reward of up to $3 million for information about a former Tajik special operations colonel whom it trained in counter-terrorism before he joined the Islamic State militant group.
The U.S. State Department announced the reward for Gulmurod Khalimov in a statement that made no mention of his training, which included attending five U.S.-funded courses in the United States and Tajikistan between 2003 and 2014, said a U.S. State Department official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The statement described Khalimov as "a key leader" of the Islamic State militant group, also known as ISIL and ISIS, that has seized parts of Syria and Iran and staged or inspired attacks around the world.
"Khalimov is a former Tajik special operations colonel, police commander, and military sniper. He was the commander of a police special operations unit in the Ministry of Interior of Tajikistan. He is now an ISIL member and recruiter," it said.
"In May 2015, he announced in a 10-minute propaganda video that he fights for ISIL and has called publicly for violent acts against the United States, Russia, and Tajikistan," it added.
The State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program, which has also targeted Osama bin Laden and former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, offered up to $3 million for information leading to Khalimov's location, arrest or conviction.
The State Department official who spoke on condition of anonymity suggested that Khalimov was regarded as a special threat because of his counter-terrorism training, which included "crisis response, hostage negotiation and tactical leadership."
"We consider Gulmurod Khalimov to be a threat to national security and the U.S. Department of State due to his prior counter-terrorism experience and training," the official said.
The official declined to say exactly how many courses Khalimov attended in the United States and where they took place or to shed further light on his evolution from a counter-terrorism commander to an Islamic State leader.
The training was provided under the State Department's anti-terrorism assistance program, the official said.

U.S. offers $3 million reward for man it gave anti-terror training