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Foundation surprises schools with funds
Storm moves on, cold remains The storm gets far enough away from us over the weekend where the winds die down a bit, but the cold air sticks around. It will be sunny and cold today with a high of 32. Temperatures moderate slightly Sunday and Monday, with highs in the upper 30s. High: 32 Low: 20.
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MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami County Foundation recently had the opportunity to surprise Miami County schools with an unexpected gift. “We had some extra money that was not already designated through our regular grant programs. We feel the schools are one of the best areas to which we can give money for the youngest and brightest of our kids,” said Dan Dickerson who serves as chairperson of the School Grant Screening Committee, and personally handed the checks to leaders of 14 area schools and Edison Community College. A total of $47,000 was gifted to the schools, amounts ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. Dickerson stipulated the PROVIDED PHOTO schools use the money for technology. Covington Elementary student uses “Since our first grants were awarded a clicker. The teacher can use these in 1986, we have given more than devices to measure the students’ $850,000 to the schools in Miami level of understanding before a lesCounty,” Dickerson said. “It is our pleas- son and then after a lesson. Clickers ure to be able to help Miami County can be used to gain an understandschools and the college, and we intend ing of how individuals in that particto continue awarding money through ular group learn best and lessons grants as requested.” can then be customized to each Grant checks went to Bethel, Brad- class. ford, Covington, Edison Community College, Lehman Catholic High School, Miami East, Milton-Union, Newton, Piqua, Piqua Catholic, St. Patrick, Tipp City, Troy, Troy Christian and Upper Valley Career Center. “On behalf of the Bradford Board of Education, Superintendent Mr. Dave Warvel, staff and especially our students, we wish to thank the Miami County Foundation for their ongoing generosity,” said Scott Besecker, director of technology in th Bradford school district. “This grant will allow us to continue our efforts in placing the technologies in our students’ hands in preparing them for the future. I truly cannot say enough about the great work that the Foundation has and continues to do for all the citizens of Miami County.” Mike Barhorst, president of Lehman Catholic High School said the teachers have already decided how to spend the grant money. They have requested a software program to simplify student tests. The Miami County Foundation, serving as a catalyst, provides support for programs in the arts, community development, education, health and human services. Qualifying organizations may submit requests by the last day of February or August. Generous Miami County donors, through restricted scholarship funds, provide annual scholarships for county residents pursuing post-high school education in any accredited college, trade/vocational, nursing or health related facility. The Miami County Foundation was chartered in 1985 by Richard E. Hunt to honor his wife, DeMaries, his mother, Blanch and his children Philip and Ginger. A Troy native, Hunt organized Miami County Broadcasting in 1946, a year later the county’s first radio station, WPTW-AM, went on the air. With his deep ties to Miami County, it had long been his dream to establish a local foundation, and upon his wife’s death, he formed the Miami County Foundation. Today the Foundation has assets in excess of $11 million. For more information, to establish a designated fund with the foundation, to make a financial contribution or to apply for a grant or scholarship call 7739012 or visit www.miamicountyfoundation.org.
hile many areas around the country are experiencing a "buyer's market," you need to exercise caution when making an offer to purchase at way below asking price. Bargaining is indeed an art, and the last thing you want to do is insult the sellers. An unreasonably low offer risks angering the sellers to the point where they won't even make a counter-offer. In general, an offer more than around 5% below asking price is not customary and faces rejection, but you can proceed with respect when you feel that a lower offer is substantiated. Sit down with your agent and make a list of reasons to share with the seller about why your offer is less than asking price; or strongly consider negotiating other terms of the purchase, such as closing costs or repairs. A reduction on those aspects can still yield a great savings. After you have an accepted contract, check with your agent before scheduling any meeting with the sellers to make sure you're both on the same page. Whenever you are in the presence of the sellers, kindly remember that they "love" their home and it represents many years of wonderful family memories to them. They don't see their home as "dated"
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