- Thanks to all the participants in the Favorite Hill Primary School Spelling Bee. Third grader, Annalese Fair was champion and third grader, Seth Daly was runner-up. Annalese will represent Favorite Hill Primary in the Citywide Spelling Bee at Piqua High School on Tuesday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m.
- Thank you to the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce and the Human Resource Council for coming to Piqua High School on December 16th to conduct mock interviews with the 9th and 10th grade Career Based Intervention students. This was a great learning experience for the students and a great way for local employers to teach students what they are looking for in employees.
- Nicklin Learning Center is collecting canned food items in cooperation with the Council on Rural Services as a service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Canned food items can be sent to the school January 10th through the 14th. All items collected will be donated to the Bethany Center!
- Wilder Intermediate School will hold DARE Graduation on Tuesday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Wilder Gymnasium. Washington Intermediate School will hold DARE Graduation on Thursday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Piqua High School in the CPA. Fifth grade students have worked for the past several months with the Piqua Police Department learning how to resist the pressures of illegal drugs, tobacco, bullying, and violence.
- If you would like a copy of the “NewsBrief” sent directly to your home or office, you may
register at www.piqua.org or email hardmans@piqua.org.
- Thank you to the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce and the Human Resource Council for coming to Piqua High School on December 16th to conduct mock interviews with the 9th and 10th grade Career Based Intervention students. This was a great learning experience for the students and a great way for local employers to teach students what they are looking for in employees.
- Nicklin Learning Center is collecting canned food items in cooperation with the Council on Rural Services as a service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Canned food items can be sent to the school January 10th through the 14th. All items collected will be donated to the Bethany Center!
- Wilder Intermediate School will hold DARE Graduation on Tuesday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Wilder Gymnasium. Washington Intermediate School will hold DARE Graduation on Thursday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Piqua High School in the CPA. Fifth grade students have worked for the past several months with the Piqua Police Department learning how to resist the pressures of illegal drugs, tobacco, bullying, and violence.
- If you would like a copy of the “NewsBrief” sent directly to your home or office, you may
register at www.piqua.org or email hardmans@piqua.org.
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Marion's Piazza Restaraunt Coming To Troy 01/04/2011
Arguably the most popular regional pizza restaurant chain in the Miami Valley has confirmed that a new Marion's Piazza restaurant will be opening in Troy in 2011. According to Marion's president Roger Glass, the new Troy location will begin construction this spring on a site along Experiment Farm Road, near Kohls and Frickers. The restaurant, the chain's first expansion in nearly two decades, is designed to seat a whopping 500 guests, and is expected to employ 50.
Marion's Piazza is a pizzeria chain based in Dayton, Ohio. Established in 1965 by Marion Glass, the company currently operates 7 restaurants throughout the greater Dayton area. Marion's is renowned for its unique style of pizza, characterized by its traditional preparation and small square slices. The chain is intensely popular with Dayton locals and has been awarded the title of "Best Pizza" 23 times. The notability of the chain is evident in the annual sales consistently reaching over $10 million, from only 7 locations, achieved with little to no advertising Marion's popularity has made it part of Dayton traditions for over 45 years and an essential component to the local culture. The pizzeria's 275 employees made a total of around 1 million pizzas in 2009.
Marion's Piazza is a pizzeria chain based in Dayton, Ohio. Established in 1965 by Marion Glass, the company currently operates 7 restaurants throughout the greater Dayton area. Marion's is renowned for its unique style of pizza, characterized by its traditional preparation and small square slices. The chain is intensely popular with Dayton locals and has been awarded the title of "Best Pizza" 23 times. The notability of the chain is evident in the annual sales consistently reaching over $10 million, from only 7 locations, achieved with little to no advertising Marion's popularity has made it part of Dayton traditions for over 45 years and an essential component to the local culture. The pizzeria's 275 employees made a total of around 1 million pizzas in 2009.
Edison Community College’s Child Care Center earned a Three-Star Step Up To Quality award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio’s child care centers.
Step Up To Quality is a voluntary rating system for early care and education programs. Participating programs can earn a one, two or three-star rating by meeting an extensive list of quality benchmarks. Experts say these benchmarks improve the growth and development potential of children. The rating system also gives parents a useful tool for selecting quality early childhood programs.
“Edison Child Development Center is delighted to receive this award. It shows our parents, our students, and the community that we are serious about the quality of education and care that our children and families receive,” said Natalee Heath, head teacher and coordinator. “Our goal is to provide an exemplary, inclusive program that supports and encourages the unique potential within each child.”
Three-Star Step Up To Quality programs meet the following criteria:
“We applaud Edison Community College’s Child Care Center for its commitment to children. By going above and beyond Ohio’s minimum licensing standards, Edison gives its young children the opportunity to grow and develop in a stimulating, nurturing environment,” said Terrie Hare, chief, Ohio Bureau of Child Care and Development.
Studies have shown that children enrolled in high-quality early learning programs, particularly low income children, are more likely to stay in school, attend college, earn more money and be employed in high-skilled jobs than their peers. In Ohio, 65% of children under the age of six have both parents in the workforce. At the same time 90% of brain development occurs before the age of five.
Step Up To Quality is available statewide. Visit www.stepuptoquality.org for more information.
Step Up To Quality is a voluntary rating system for early care and education programs. Participating programs can earn a one, two or three-star rating by meeting an extensive list of quality benchmarks. Experts say these benchmarks improve the growth and development potential of children. The rating system also gives parents a useful tool for selecting quality early childhood programs.
“Edison Child Development Center is delighted to receive this award. It shows our parents, our students, and the community that we are serious about the quality of education and care that our children and families receive,” said Natalee Heath, head teacher and coordinator. “Our goal is to provide an exemplary, inclusive program that supports and encourages the unique potential within each child.”
Three-Star Step Up To Quality programs meet the following criteria:
- A ratio of one teacher for every four infants (ages birth-12 months), or 2:8 or 3:10, one teacher for every five infants (ages 12-18 months), one teacher for every six toddlers (ages 18-36 months), one teacher for every nine preschoolers (ages 36-48 months), one teacher for every ten preschoolers (ages 48-60 months) and one teacher for every 15 school-aged children (ages 5-15 years).
- Staff/child ratios in all classrooms meet national high-quality early care and education standards.
- All lead teachers have a degree in early childhood education, specialized training on Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards, Infant and Toddler Guidelines and receive 15 hours of child development training per year, above licensing requirements.
- Program employees receive at least three employee benefits. This policy results in a lower turnover rate.
“We applaud Edison Community College’s Child Care Center for its commitment to children. By going above and beyond Ohio’s minimum licensing standards, Edison gives its young children the opportunity to grow and develop in a stimulating, nurturing environment,” said Terrie Hare, chief, Ohio Bureau of Child Care and Development.
Studies have shown that children enrolled in high-quality early learning programs, particularly low income children, are more likely to stay in school, attend college, earn more money and be employed in high-skilled jobs than their peers. In Ohio, 65% of children under the age of six have both parents in the workforce. At the same time 90% of brain development occurs before the age of five.
Step Up To Quality is available statewide. Visit www.stepuptoquality.org for more information.
Fort Piqua Plaza Seeking Caterers For 2011 01/02/2011
The Fort Piqua Plaza Banquet Oversight Committee (BOC) is currently seeking applications for 2011 Approved Caterers for the Fort Piqua Plaza Banquet & Conference Center. According to Fred Enderle, City Manager, "We were very pleased with the Banquet & Conference Center's second full year of operation." "In 2011, we will again be aggressively marketing the facility for weddings, receptions and corporate events." Adding, "We encourage anyone interested in providing catering services to complete an Application for Approved Cater."
The BOC has in the past worked with a Preferred Caterer and three additional Approved Caterers. This year the committee will review applications based on the applicant's ability to provide banquet and catering services, including supervising events they cater. The applications will be judged on thoroughness, quality of food offerings, references, and credit worthiness; however, the BOC reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Applications are available below as well as on the Fort Piqua Plaza's website.
Questions about the applications should be directed to (937) 778-2051.
The BOC has in the past worked with a Preferred Caterer and three additional Approved Caterers. This year the committee will review applications based on the applicant's ability to provide banquet and catering services, including supervising events they cater. The applications will be judged on thoroughness, quality of food offerings, references, and credit worthiness; however, the BOC reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Applications are available below as well as on the Fort Piqua Plaza's website.
Questions about the applications should be directed to (937) 778-2051.
MLK Celebration To Be Hosted By Piqua YWCA 12/30/2010
The Martin Luther King Community Celebration will be held Monday, January 17, 2011 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the YWCA Piqua.
This year's annual event will feature Martin Luther King through the eyes of his wife, Coretta Scott King. Amber Harris, a professional actress, will portray Coretta Scott King and the event will also feature community members as they remember various aspects of his life. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne Street, call 937-773-6626 or e-mail info@ywcapiqua.com. The YWCA is handicap accessible.
This year's annual event will feature Martin Luther King through the eyes of his wife, Coretta Scott King. Amber Harris, a professional actress, will portray Coretta Scott King and the event will also feature community members as they remember various aspects of his life. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne Street, call 937-773-6626 or e-mail info@ywcapiqua.com. The YWCA is handicap accessible.
In cooperation with the Miami County Transfer Station and Recycling Center, the City of Troy will be collecting Christmas Trees at the curb and taking them to the Transfer Station.
This service will be provided through January 14, 2011.
The trees are to be placed at the curb at the front of the residence for collection. All decorations, tree stands and plastic bags must be removed from the trees.
If a citizen has a question about this collection, please contact the City's Central Maintenance & Service Facility at 335-1914.
This service will be provided through January 14, 2011.
The trees are to be placed at the curb at the front of the residence for collection. All decorations, tree stands and plastic bags must be removed from the trees.
If a citizen has a question about this collection, please contact the City's Central Maintenance & Service Facility at 335-1914.
The City of Piqua recently provided Quint Creative Group, LLC financial assistance through the City of Piqua's Rapid Outreach Revolving Loan Fund. The city's Rapid Outreach Revolving Loan Fund was funded through a grant received by the City of Piqua from the United States Department of Agriculture in 2009.
Quint Creative Group, LLC will use the proceeds of the loan to purchase a CNC Router and 3D software that will allow them to complete more work in-house, rather than subcontracting with other vendors. The CNC Router will give the Quint Creative Group the ability to cut dimensional lettering and sign panels with computer precision in-house. The 3 axis CNC Router adds the ability to produce full 3D signs, signs with textured backgrounds, raised or carved lettering and graphics, and the ability to cut to any shape. The new equipment will also allow the Quint Creative Group, LLC to act as a vendor to others in the sign business as a wholesaler of dimensional letters, custom cut sign panels, and finished 3D signs.
"Through this program, we are able to provide quick assistance to our small businesses that are looking to grow," said William Lutz, Development Program Manager. "Quint Creative Group is a business that is looking to grow and to have our programs help play a role in that growth demonstrates our community's ability to respond to the needs of our private sector and help create an environment where investments can be made. Additionally, with this new piece of machinery, Quint Creative Group will be able to complete more work in-house and put their business in a position to make more investments in the future."
For more information about the Rapid Outreach Revolving Loan Fund, please contact William Lutz at 937-778-2062.
Quint Creative Group, LLC will use the proceeds of the loan to purchase a CNC Router and 3D software that will allow them to complete more work in-house, rather than subcontracting with other vendors. The CNC Router will give the Quint Creative Group the ability to cut dimensional lettering and sign panels with computer precision in-house. The 3 axis CNC Router adds the ability to produce full 3D signs, signs with textured backgrounds, raised or carved lettering and graphics, and the ability to cut to any shape. The new equipment will also allow the Quint Creative Group, LLC to act as a vendor to others in the sign business as a wholesaler of dimensional letters, custom cut sign panels, and finished 3D signs.
"Through this program, we are able to provide quick assistance to our small businesses that are looking to grow," said William Lutz, Development Program Manager. "Quint Creative Group is a business that is looking to grow and to have our programs help play a role in that growth demonstrates our community's ability to respond to the needs of our private sector and help create an environment where investments can be made. Additionally, with this new piece of machinery, Quint Creative Group will be able to complete more work in-house and put their business in a position to make more investments in the future."
For more information about the Rapid Outreach Revolving Loan Fund, please contact William Lutz at 937-778-2062.
Upper Valley JVS American Sign Language students “sign” a holiday song to the Early Childhood Education and Care students and children. The students learned the songs in their ASL class as a special project, and then they toured the building to express some holiday cheer.
From left to right: Brittney Hobart, Miami East; Olyvia Gibson, Sidney; Corinne Peltier, Piqua; and Kelsey Narad, Newton.
Piqua Catholic School is hoping and praying for a very happy new year. The school is competing for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi. The soft drink giant is giving away millions of dollars each month to fund refreshing ideas that make a positive impact on the community. Piqua Catholic will use the money to replace a deteriorating tile gym floor, establish a fitness center, and promote healthy living.
Now the school needs the public's help to claim a victory. Athletic Director, Pam Canady says the challenge is similar to the popular show American Idol "in that we need votes for our project, lots of votes." And she adds, the competition is tough!
You can vote every day all three ways; online, text and facebook. PTO President Renee Copsey says it is easy to do and a "great way to support a great project without spending money. We can give our community a very nice Christmas present!"
Supporters can go to the contest web site at www.refresheverything.com/piquacatholic. First time users, must register. Then each day sign in and click "vote for this idea." "Make sure your vote registered by checking the bottom of the screen," adds Copsey. You can also text 104632 to 73774. Facebook users can vote using their accounts as well.
Piqua Catholic has been promoting this project since learning of its acceptance on December 1st. "Community support has been overwhelming," says Canady. Businesses, area schools, athletic teams, other non-profits, churches and the like "are cheering for us and voting," adds Canady. "We need this kind of continued support until December 31st when the voting closes."
Parent volunteer Stacy Scott says "this support has helped us move up in the competition. Now we need more votes to get us in the top ten in the $50,000 category." Only the top ten receive the grant money.
Expect to hear and see more about this project adds Canady. "We aren't giving up!"
Now the school needs the public's help to claim a victory. Athletic Director, Pam Canady says the challenge is similar to the popular show American Idol "in that we need votes for our project, lots of votes." And she adds, the competition is tough!
You can vote every day all three ways; online, text and facebook. PTO President Renee Copsey says it is easy to do and a "great way to support a great project without spending money. We can give our community a very nice Christmas present!"
Supporters can go to the contest web site at www.refresheverything.com/piquacatholic. First time users, must register. Then each day sign in and click "vote for this idea." "Make sure your vote registered by checking the bottom of the screen," adds Copsey. You can also text 104632 to 73774. Facebook users can vote using their accounts as well.
Piqua Catholic has been promoting this project since learning of its acceptance on December 1st. "Community support has been overwhelming," says Canady. Businesses, area schools, athletic teams, other non-profits, churches and the like "are cheering for us and voting," adds Canady. "We need this kind of continued support until December 31st when the voting closes."
Parent volunteer Stacy Scott says "this support has helped us move up in the competition. Now we need more votes to get us in the top ten in the $50,000 category." Only the top ten receive the grant money.
Expect to hear and see more about this project adds Canady. "We aren't giving up!"
The City of Troy will be repealing the $10 annual license tax to fund the Adams Street Bridge Project effective January 1, 2012. The State of Ohio offers an option to renew license plates for two years. If a Troy resident takes the option to renew a license for two years (2011 and 2012), the State of Ohio will include the $10 license tax for both years.
The State is not able to provide different charges for the years. Neither the State of Ohio nor the City of Troy will be able to refund such a fee once it has been paid. It is suggested that citizens not select the two-year renewal option for license plates so that they can avoid paying this charge for 2012.
The long-awaited Adams Street Bridge replacement project is set to begin with demolition of the existing structure immediately after the closing of the 2011 troy Strawberry Festival, with a total project completion expected in 18 months.
The State is not able to provide different charges for the years. Neither the State of Ohio nor the City of Troy will be able to refund such a fee once it has been paid. It is suggested that citizens not select the two-year renewal option for license plates so that they can avoid paying this charge for 2012.
The long-awaited Adams Street Bridge replacement project is set to begin with demolition of the existing structure immediately after the closing of the 2011 troy Strawberry Festival, with a total project completion expected in 18 months.
