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Thursday, April 05, 2007
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Sallie Taylor has resigned after 19 years as a WHIO-TV Newscenter 7 reporter and anchor.
"I am working for a new boss," Taylor said, with laughter in her voice. "My son."
Sally Taylor holds her 4-month-old son, Trent. Taylor left her job as anchor/reporter at Newscenter 7 to be a full-time mom.Taylor and her husband, Bill, have a baby boy named Trent, who was born a little over four months ago on November 26.
"I am a living example that you should never give up on marriage and having a family," Taylor said. "I met the love of my life and got married for the first time a little over three years ago, and I gave birth to Trent at the age of 40. I call him my miracle baby."
Taylor, an Emmy-award winning reporter, said she is getting used to being a full-time mom, but that it was difficult making the decision to leave television news.
"I had hoped to work out an arrangement to do part-time work, but that fell through," she said. "If you told me three weeks ago I would not be working for Channel 7, I would have laughed at you."
Harry Delaney, vice president and general manager of WHIO-TV said he can't get into details about a personnel matter, but said he wishes Taylor "all the best."
"She was terrific for us," he said.
Taylor said that when maternity leave time ran out, she was unable to find anyone to care for her son if she returned to work full-time right now.
"So you know what? I just decided to go to work for Trent. It is a precious time in my life and I prayed about it, and it seems like the right thing to do."
When she walked into her home one day last week, Trent began laughing and reaching toward her, Sallie said.
"My husband smiled and told me Trent was happy because he knew he had his mommy full time now," she said.
"My television work has been my entire life during the last two decades," Taylor said. "I always loved doing what I do. I am going to miss the work, being on television, my co-workers and of course the viewers, the people who have been so kind and responsive."
She said when Trent grows older and if the time is right she will consider a return to broadcasting, or may take a position in the communications world.
"I could possibly work in consulting or in public relations," she said. "I would probably enjoy teaching journalism."
Among her many career awards, Taylor won regional Emmys in 1997, 2000 and 2001 for investigative reporting. She regularly anchored the Saturday morning and noon newscasts on Channel 7. And she is a familiar face in the Miami Valley, making appearances at community and charity events.
Even though she admits it is not easy to give up her television career, she has come to terms with her decision.
"I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason," Taylor said. "I will miss my television position, but I know that there will be a big blessing in the end. Meanwhile, my wonderful blessing is named Trent. He brightens my life with so much joy."
Comments
By Barb
April 10, 2007 2:24 AM | Link to this
Best wishes, Sally, to you and your family. I will miss the personality that you brought to each of your newscasts.
By Ruth Ann Harnisch
April 8, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this
The television station where she worked for nearly two decades refused to come to terms with their longterm employee. THAT’s the story.
By Beverly Riley
April 6, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this
I think she did the right thing. Years from now she will know that she did the right thing. Plus all the memories that she will have from her son growing up will be priceless.
By Beverly Riley
April 6, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this
I think she did the right thing. Years from now she will know that she did the right thing. Plus all the memories that she will have from her son growing up will be priceless.
By DL
April 6, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
Sallie, it is very clear where your priorities are and I applaud your decision. You have made good decisions in your life because you started with prayer to God and He answered your prayers and gave you direction and peace. Many will speek negatively of the choices you make an some will give you support but in the final analysis it is God that pronouces the final judgement and you know when He is pleased because you have peace. Miss you and Bill in worship service. Hope to see you all soon.
By TB
April 6, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
TO CYNDI
I found your post to be completely offensive and stereotypical. First off all moms who have to work ARE NOT ON WELFARE!! Secondly, who on this EARTH has not made a bad choice in life? Are you so perfect to point your nose down on the working families? Some working families consist of parents who are college graduates. You need to get out more and meet some REAL people.
By John
April 6, 2007 3:48 AM | Link to this
I remember my junior year of high school in 1991 when Sallie came to our school to report a story. Seeing her in person I immediately had a crush on her. Great looks and a great personality. I hate to see her go but I understand her decision. She was one of the best that Dayton had. I wouldn’t think that Dayton Ohio would be a great spot for an emmy award winning reporter to want to work. But I’m glad she graced us for 19 years. Good luck Sallie!
By jo
April 6, 2007 2:46 AM | Link to this
Wow. I am amazed at so many comments and mostly so positive. Sallie, write that book while you are at home. It will be a best seller. So much interest. Best wishes. Be proud of what you have done so far and keep at it. You are a journalist no matter where you pracrice it. You will be surprised at what opens up to you.
By vicky
April 6, 2007 12:34 AM | Link to this
Sallie, I admire you for putting your son first instead of your career. Being a full time mother is the most rewarding job that you could ever have. I have had the opportunity to stay at home and raise my son (age 15) and have never regretted it. You will be missed though. I have enjoyed watching you over the years. May God bless you & your family! Trent is very lucky to have his mom at home with him now.
By Ben
April 5, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this
She made the right choice, why have kids only to have a stranger raise them. You have given him a leg up over the kids raised by others. Compare kids raised by moms to kids warehoused and you’ll be amazed. Also, tell that Stazer woman that 1970 called and wants it’s hair style back.
By Tom
April 5, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this
I wish you the best. I thoroughly enjoyed your reporting. Always wondered why you weren’t an Anchor at 6:00 PM, and 11:00 PM. You used correct grammar, spoke eloquently, were easily heard and understood, even though my hearing isn’t the best, and you were beautiful on camera. I don’t know why Channel 7 wouldn’t give you any arrangement so you could meet your personal and professional goals. Good luck to you.
By Whatever
April 5, 2007 8:24 PM | Link to this
Just in case we’re not reading the same topic, the question was,”what do you think of Sallie Taylor’s decision to be a stay at home mom”, not about Natasha Williams, Jim Baldridge, or Anton Day’s job performance, but about “Sallie Taylor”. Best of luck Sallie!
By Mike
April 5, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this
Sallie was one of the best.I know a lot of folks who work at Channel 7. Unfortunately, the station is not what it use to be since Harry Delaney arrived. Julie Weindel ruined it, but luckily they wised up and fired her. Hopefully, Sallie can get back in the biz someday, after Channel 7 fires 90 percent of the production and news staff. Regards, Mike East Dayton
By michelle
April 5, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this
Sallie, I think you were a great reporter and news anchor.I have watched you for many years and I have always admired you.I wish you, your husband,and baby Trent the best of luck.You deserve the best:)
By mike
April 5, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this
sally my wife and i wish you all the luck in the world. it’s very important to be there for your children as they grow up. we watched you from union city, ohio, it won’t be the same without you. good luck
By Jon
April 5, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this
The Dayton TV market once again ha lost one of the few good anchor/reporter’s the city had. Grant it, it’s Dayton and if your good your not usually going to put down roots at a station here. I wish Sally would have stayed, and 7 could get rid of Natasha Williams, Mike Cambell, Jim Baldridge, Jamie Simpson, Mike Hartsock, and Cheryl McHenry, Cathy Stelzer, along with the freaky looking part time girl. Congratulations to Sally on her career and good luck with the next chapter in her life.
By Trents_Policy
April 5, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this
Dear Sallie,I’m a mom/Nurse W/ 4 children. WE my husband and I sat down one day after going through 2-3 care givers, And feeling like it all boiled down to “NO one can watch and love your children the way that you do” They may care for them…but love,a bond that comes from the heart & soul has brought this special little man into your life at this time. My oldest son gave the best gift ever as leaving 4 Iraq.”don’t change a thing mom” I’m glad U was there 4 everything..priceless..is what U R!
By Freedom Lover
April 5, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this
I’m happy that Sally Taylor realized after 4o years on this earth, there are more important things in life besides a career and prestige. She will not have any regrets, for making the most important career move of her life, being a full-time mother to her most precious asset,Trent. There are career women who have come to the realization that you can’t do it all, without someone suffering, which is usually the kids. You go Sally! Enjoy every moment with your precious son, and don’t look back.
By Mike from Kettering
April 5, 2007 5:26 PM | Link to this
Sallie - you have my best wishes on the best career move of your life. My wife and I will miss you as our Saturday mornings won’t be the same without you.
By Cyndi
April 5, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this
Good Luck Sally….Good choice on family first…. TB you wrote there are 100’s of moms that would love to stay home with there kids but cant afford it….those women just made bad choices in there life and on welfare etc…..i applaud Sally …work hard and when you have the money then start a family…again Good Sally we will miss you…
By Linda H.
April 5, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this
I just wanted to wish Sally all the best. This is by far the most difficult job however also the most rewarding. Children are our gifts from God and every moment is precious and I am glad she will get to do that. Finance is not always the issue, sometime folks just have to cut back but none the less she is in for a wonderful experience.
By dee
April 5, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this
I want to wish Sallie all the best! I worked behind the scenes in television for 23 years and I know how tough it is to be a mom and work in such a stressful and grinding business.
Sallie, you won’t miss anything but your true friends! Enjoy being a mom!! I wish you best. When the day comes that you can work, you will find something, don’t fret! Look at what others before you did in this area! Take care and may the Lord bless you and your little cutie pie Trent! :-)
By Garry
April 5, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this
Best wishes to Sally. Parenthood is an awesome and wonderful blessing. Enjoy each moment! The years go by quickly!
By L.L.
April 5, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this
For you idiots that can’t add, If Mrs. Sally Taylor graduated at 18, went to college, graduated at 22, spent 19 years at WHIO, does’nt that add up to 41? Who cares!! She done a spectacular job at Channel 7, and now chooses to stay at home with her child. What part of her life effects any of the public. You people need to get a life, and stay out of other peoples. Your life might improve. Way to Mrs. Sally Taylor. Will miss you especially on Saturday mornings.
By Paula
April 5, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this
Dear Sallie,
You now have taken the hardest job you will ever have, raising your child! I am proud of you to know this is the right thing to do for you and your baby. I think stay at home mom’s get the worse rap. You are a strong woman to be able to give up a long career for you family. That is what is most important, to be happy in life with no regrets. You will be missed on tv, but I really understand the stay at home mom, it’s the most important job you’ll ever have!!
Good Luck.
By Debbie Scott
April 5, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this
Sallie,
I think that you made a great decision. How lucky Trent is to have a mom like you. ( I do want to say, just ignore the crud remarks of some of these postings. You must consider where most of Daytons white trash comes from….)
By Tom in Kettering
April 5, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this
Sallie Taylor is a great news reader. She will be missed. WHIO needs to get rid of Natasha Williams. She is a lousy news reader. She is forever fumbling on her words. James Brown is one of the best news readers on the WHIO staff.
I usually watch WDTN until Jim Bucher comes on then I switch channels his material is funny however his constant moving around in his segment is very irritating.
Speaking of tired WDTN needs to retire Carl Nichols and promote Brian Davis and hire Rich Apuso.
By Linda
April 5, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this
I frankly don’t care how old Sally Taylor is. Sally was a bright spot in my Saturday morning. You Go Girl! May God bless you and your family.
By Lisa / Delaware
April 5, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this
Sally, good for you! It is good to be there for your son. I missed out on a lot, because of divorce, then work and travel time that could rarely be rearranged. It matters what children think, and what they are told by others. I wanted to be with my children more than having to be at work all the time. When they become adults, we sometimes find out things that we do not want to hear, and vice versa. We move forward in faith that there will be a happy ending to the story. Blessings to you, Sally!
By Bonnie
April 5, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this
Sallie and Cheryl McHenry are the best anchors at WHIO. I switched to Channel 2 for the morning news because of James Brown and Natasha Williams. James Baldridge should be replaced. Best wishes to Sallie and her family. You’ll be missed.
By Nic
April 5, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this
Good for Sallie, if she is able to stay home, go for it. People need to lighten up! If they don’t like the DDN, then why are they on the website?? Get a life people!
By TB
April 5, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this
I think it is wonderful that she has the finances to afford her to stay at home with her baby. However, I do not feel that it was worth the print to include it in the paper. Why not focus on the 1000’s of mom’s who would LOVE to stay at home with their children, but simply cannot afford to. Does that mean we are doing our children an injustice because we HAVE to work? Are the children of working mom’s that much worse for the wear? I think this article was a slap in the face to working families.
By bklyngirl
April 5, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this
Anton Day is by far the WORST reporter I have ever seen!!! He cannot speak or read and he has absolutely no personality whatsoever. I have no clue as to how or why he was hired in the first place.
By Sam
April 5, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this
Sallie is alright, alot better then most of the other main stay anchors on 7 like Jim Baldride, Natasha Williams, Cheryl McHenry, all of whom are past their prime and are awful. Dayton has some of the worst anchors I have ever seen. It would be a blessing if all of 2 & 7’s anchors and weather persons would all quit and both station stared from scratch and hired descent anchors and reporters. BTW, DDN sucks too, especially the autor of this column, Dale Huffman.
By bklyngirl
April 5, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this
Congratulations and good luck, Sallie! You are definitely doing the right thing by staying home with your son. These are important, formative times for Trent and he is lucky that he will have his mother with him to share in all of his “firsts”. Now if we can only get rid of Natasha Williams!
By Bob
April 5, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this
I’ve never seen her on television or in person but one thing you can say about her is she didn’t run off to England to become a mistress like another Dayton woman TV did!!!!!!
By Robert
April 5, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this
I agree with those comments about her speaking ability. She was condescending and always seemed like she had a word retrieval problem. Her constant trying to find a word to say was distracting and her reporting was the worst in the area. I switched to WDTN because of her.
By The unsilent majority
April 5, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this
I am happy that Sallie Taylor is off the air. Channel 7 has a horrible group of newscasters and reporters and thankfully one of the worst is gone. Ms. Taylor often misrepresented the facts in her new stories in an effort to slant the story towards the negative and create panic and contreversy that was not needed. As an individual who is not originally from Dayton I am amazed at some of the journalists that operate in this town.Ms. Taylor was one of the worst with the DDN right behind her.
By Gerry
April 5, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
Both my daughter and daughter-in-law found out with two they couldn’t have it all and chose the children. So a wise decision on your part. Now you won’t miss any of the special events in your son’s life in the years ahead.
By Mike
April 5, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this
Hey Sal,
Wish you well, in these times people are so focused on monetary goals that they raise children who are for the most part empty on the inside. I applaud you.
By RKJ
April 5, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
Good luck Sallie….Her age is fine…her looks are fine…her english is fine….lets just be happy for her and her family.
By Jackee
April 5, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this
Sailor, if you would of spent time learning how to spell while in school, you might have a better job.
I think it’s great that Sallie is able to stay home and raise her son rather than have him stuck in daycare all day.
By BA
April 5, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this
I agree with you Howard. I had a really hard time watching Sallie. She just seemed condesending to me. I just hope they don’t put Amy Coveno in that spot on the weekends. She is too stiff! I do wish Sallie luck. I did enjoy when she was working on a story. I’ve heard she is really nice.
By Sailor
April 5, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
She will be Remembered today and Forgot tommorow. She has made a decesion that not many working mothers can make because its food on the table or stay at home and starve with child services at your heels for most mothers. I do agree about the numbers because they do not add up but mabey its the city budget department adding.
By Howard
April 5, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
I think it’s great she is leaving, I am sure she is a good person but I quit watching Newscenter on Saturday because of her inability to speak english correctly…Cathy Steltzer is a much better anchor
By Janet
April 5, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
I think she is one great woman. She has talent, good looks, and a personality to go with all of it. I wish her all the best and I hope maybe another network might pick her up. She would be a plus for anyone.
By Leonard
April 5, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this
Sallie, I commend you on your decision, you were one of the shining stars of Channel 7. Now you will be Trent’s shinning star. God Bless!
By GL
April 5, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
What is the big deal about her age? She clearly states she was 40 when she had her son(so that means she’s about to turn 41). That says to me that she was a youth who had goals and determiniation and got right to it after high school. The point is she’s a great reporter who will be missed. TS get a life.
By Dee
April 5, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this
What the deal about adding up the years. it’s noones concern but hers. She is making the real decision and will never regret it. Good Luck Sally, I’ll miss you terribly. Give Trent a kiss from me.
By larry
April 5, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this
saturday morning will never be the same! good luck and God bless, Sally. you will never regret your decision, as there is no substitute for family
By Julie
April 5, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
Sally, you are making one of the most important decisions in your sons life. These years of his life will pass quickly so in my opinion you made the right choice. I have children and made the choice to stay with them when they were young as much as I could, its one I dont ever regret!!! Good luck and God Bless!!!
By Kathy
April 5, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this
I think this is a huge loss for Dayton TV viewers. She’s cute and talented and I hate it that she’s leaving. It’s great that she can stay home but we will miss her terribly. Good Luck Sallie…
By Terry
April 5, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this
Sally’s infectious smile and great reporting style will definitely be missed. I’m disappointed that Channel 7 would not make a part-time position available to her. They’ve lost a great anchor and person.
By Donna
April 5, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this
Good Luck to Sally, she will be missed by me and many others. A word to other news stations in the area: here’s your chance to grab a number one anchor for ratings!!! After all her years at Channel 7 she should have been offered any part time job she wanted. I look forward to seeing her on Channel 2 or 22 in the future!
By Kent
April 5, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this
TS, Think of it this way… Salley finished high school at age 18. She went straight to college..Now alot of college students need jobs while they are in school. So Sallie gets a job/intern position at WHIO and works her way thru college (Great Job Sallie) and continues to work at WHIO after graduation. Maybe it happend this way, maybe it didn’t but it’s possible. 18 + 19 = 37… So Sallie your only 37…LOL.
Good luck Sallie.
By anon
April 5, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this
I went to school with Sally, she’s 40.
By W.H. Jamison
April 5, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this
One tough reporter, a for real news hound. One good looking woman, and if she had asked me, I would have spilled the beans. City Hall can breath a little easier now.
By Jim
April 5, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
Good Luck Sally! You will be missed. We’re losing one of the best looking news ladies around.
By DD
April 5, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
Oh give me a break people you’ve got to just be jealous, her age could add up to 41, so what, her birthday may fall later in the year. She actually looks great for 40 and no one can deny that.
By KL
April 5, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
I am happy for her. She is blessed to be in a position that she is able to stay home with her child full-time. I know I desired that when my children were infants. I am now blessed with an employer that at least allows me to job share and work 1/2 time. That allows me the opportunity to maintain at least 1/2 of my seniority while also maintaining my responsibilities to my special needs children (2 out of 4)and to my father. More employers should be as flexible. Best of luck Sally —-
By Jeanie
April 5, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting that TS is criticizing her looks and her age rather than the importance of her decision. Sally will be missed, but, as one who has made the same difficult decision several years ago, it is well worth the time you devote to the little one. My children are now 12 and 15, I have been back to work for 9 years, and I have NEVER regretted a moment I spent at home with them.
By Robyn
April 5, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
Good for her! I think it’s great that Sally can become a stay at home Mom. Best of luck Sally - you’ll be missed!
By Robyn
April 5, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
Good for her! I think it’s great that Sally can become a stay at home Mom. Best of luck Sally - you’ll be missed!
By lucille
April 5, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this
TS Get a life.
By TS
April 5, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this
She looks older that 40. Sally went to college then worked 19 or more years at WHIO. The numbers don’t add up.
By TS
April 5, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
Hmmmm, She went to college 22, worked 19 years, had baby. She is way older than 40.
By Diana
April 5, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this
I will certainly miss her cheerful voice but believe she will never regret this special time with her son and husband. She is so gifted in her field that the right thing will come along when she is ready. Kudos!!
By Angela
April 5, 2007 10:52 AM | Link to this
I think it is great! I wish her all the best of luck! Too bad her employer couldn’t see to it that she had a part-time job.