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Troy StrawberryFestival3

Summer events4-7

Music, events in Troy8

Piqua Arts Council8

Miami Countyagencies9-11

Miami County YMCA12

PiquaYWCA8

Troy parks16-17

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Chamber directory20

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Bradford Library28-29

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The year 2012 will be asort of rebuilding year forthe Strawberry Festival,with the festival movingdowntown for one year dueto the Adams Street Bridgereplacement project.

That got 2012Strawberry Festival chair-person Corie Schweserthinking about NewOrleans, a city that has hadto rebuild time and timeagain, mainly due to weath-er incidents such asHurricane Katrina in 2005.

And when Schweserthought of New Orleans, shethought of Mardi Gras,which inspired her 2012 fes-tival theme, Mardi GrasBerries, which sheannounced at the 2012 TroyStrawberry Festival Kickoffmeeting, held at the MarketSquare Community Roomdowntown.

Those involved with theTroy Strawberry Festivalhave the same tenacity anddedication to their city asNew Orleans residents have,and the 2012 theme cele-brates that spirit, Schwesertold about 70 people whogathered for the kickoffmeeting, including local civicofficials, committee membersand at least seven formerfestival chairpersons.

“It takes dedication tokeep the city of New Orleans,and Mardi Gras, going.That’s the same spirit andtenacity we have to keep theStrawberry Festival going allthese years,” said Schweser, alongtime festival volunteerwho works at One Call Nowin Troy and is married to citycouncilman John Schweser.

Schweser noted 2012 willbe a “unique year” for the

festival, one unlike anyother year, and remindedvolunteers to keep the spiritof the festival at the fore-front. She wrapped up hercomments by donning afeather boa, crown and color-ful strings of what she called“Mardi Gras Berry Beads.”

The festival began in1978 on the levee betweenAdams and North Marketstreets as a central place forlocal nonprofits to raisefunds for their activitiesthroughout the year. The fes-tival has grown throughout

the years and annuallyattracts upwards of 150,000to the levee, but remains aprime fundraising venue forlocal non-profits.

Local non-profit clubsand organizations raised$420,280 at the 2011 festi-val, according to festivalmanager Heather Dorsten.

This year’s festival isJune 1-3 and takes placealong West Main Streetdowntown between thesquare and Monroe Street.West Main Street will beclosed on festival weekendfrom the square to NorthElm Street.

The new one-year loca-tion downtown will presentchallenges, Troy MayorMichael L. Beamish, a for-mer festival chairman, saidduring brief remarks at thekickoff.

“But the challenges in

2012 are nothing more thanopportunities for us to showTroy’s resiliency, Troy’sspirit and Troy’s pride inwhat we do,” Beamish said.He also asked everyone towork with Schweser toensure the success of the2012 festival.

Schweser was presentedwith the customary chair-person’s red jacket by 2011chairman Dave Geiger, whoreflected on his tenure bythanking his committeechairs and volunteers fortheir effort.

Jim Weaver is Schweser’svice chair and thus the 2013festival chairperson. Hethen introduced the 2014chairman-elect, who is JonDankworth.

The Troy StrawberryFestival Choir providedentertainment at the kickoffmeeting.

Event movedtemporarilyfor bridgereplacement

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERDevin Miller, son of Robert and Valerie Miller from Casstown, won the final heat of theDiaper Derby during the 2011 festival.

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From festivals to musicand everything in between,Miami County will be alivewith activity this summer.

According to DianaThompson, executive direc-tor of the Miami CountyVisitors and ConventionBureau, the county has beena destination spot for visi-tors for quite a while.

“We’re known for some ofthe biggest family eventsand festivals in the region,”she said. “Events are locatedright in our wonderful, his-toric downtown communi-ties. So when people aremaking their arrangementsto come in for a visit, theyshould make a reservationat any number of our afford-able hotels, enjoy dining atsome of the best independ-ently owned restaurants or

even shop for that special,one-of-a-kind item.”

Enjoying outdoor activi-ties is simple, too, Thompsonsaid, because the county hasan abundance of greenspace and trails.

“Visit the Miami CountyRecreational Trail or any ofthe county parks, take acanal boat ride in Piqua orhike at Brukner,” Thompsonsaid. “Or, listen to music indowntown Troy and findyour own adventure on oneof the rivers of MiamiCounty.”

The Miami County Fair— celebrating 164 years —in August has seen a spikein visitors and also contin-ues to be a great familyevent to attend, she said.

Whatever your taste,Thompson said she believesthere is something foreveryone to do this summer

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Summer comes alive in Miami CountyLindsay

Shepherd ofEnglewood andWendy Sues ofColumbus walk

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late-coveredstrawberriesfrom the TroyLions Club atthe 2011 TroyStrawberry

Festival. Theclub has beenselling choco-late coveredstrawberries

since 1977 andis one of the

original boothsat the festival.Proceeds gotoward eyeglasses for

those who can-not afford them.

Festivals, family eventsprovide plenty to do

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in Miami County.“Not only is this a great

place to live and work, butwe ask people to come dis-cover that it’s a great placeto come visit for a few days,”she said.The staff at the Miami

County Visitors andConvention Bureau havecompiled a list below — or atvisitmiamicounty.org — ofupcoming summer events.• June 1-3 — Troy

Strawberry FestivalDowntown Troywww.GoStrawberries.comSavor each and every

wonderful bite of a strawber-ry treat while exploring thenumerous arts and craftsbooths, enjoy the soulfulsounds of live music or com-pete in a variety of skilledgames or events throughoutthe weekend.Admission is free, shuttles

available. Call (937) 339-7714 for more information.• June 8-9 — Lost

Creek Garden & AntiqueShow1058 Knoop Road, TroyPurveyors of plants, flow-

ers, antiques, vintage gardenaccessories and local arti-sans, surround a 19th centu-ry cottage.Food also is available.

Admission is $5. For moreinformation, call (937) 335-1904.• June 9 — Canal

Music FestTipp City ParkThe third annual Canal

Music Fest will featureParrots of the Caribbean.Concessions and the beergarden open at 6:30 p.m.This event is free.For more information, con-

tact the Downtown Tipp CityPartnership at www.down-towntippcity.org.• June 9-10 — Family

Days at the JohnstonFarmJohnston Farm and

Indian Agency, 9845 N.Hardin Road, Piquawww.JohnstonFarm

Ohio.comJohn Johnston’s family

home will come alive withgames and activities enjoyedin days past. The DaytonDulcimer Society will presenttraditional music and otheractivities throughout the daySaturday. Also on June 11,the Ohio Village Muffinsreturn 1860s baseball to theJohnston Farm at 1 and 5:30p.m. At 5:30 p.m. June 12,the Troy Civic Band willoffer an old-fashioned bandconcert on the lawn, just likein days past. Lunch will beavailable on site both days.Allow enough time to visitthe Johnston’s home to learnhow the family lived, take inthe Historic Indian andCanal Museum to gain

insight to the lives of thefirst people who called Ohiohome, and don’t forget toinclude time in your day fora relaxing ride on theGeneral Harrison of Piquaand relive the time whenmules pulled boats at 4 milesper hour. For more informa-tion, call (800) 752-2619 or(937) 773-2522.• June 15-17 — Dog

Show sponsored by EchoHills Kennel Club of OhioMiami County

Fairgrounds, North CountyRoad 25-A, TroyThis American Kennel

Club all breed dog show willbe at the Miami CountyFairgrounds. Friday is breedspecific specialties only.Saturday and Sunday aver-ages more than 1,000 dogs aday with breed representa-tives from more than 90 per-cent of the AKC recognized

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breeds. The organizationoffers conformation, obedi-ence and rally. There is alarge assortment of vendorsthat cater to everything thata dog needs and some itemsfor their owners as well. Formore information, call (937)947-2059 or visitwww.EchoHillsKennelClub.com.

• June 15 — TroyStreets Alive!

Downtown TroyDowntown Troy will come

alive from 5-9 p.m. withstores open late and sidewalkentertainment spanningeight blocks. Visitors willhear live music at severalstreet locations and see artin progress as painters, pot-ters and others transformthe sidewalks into outdoorstudios. Local shops andrestaurants will offer spe-cials and entertainment forthe entire family. For moreinformation, visitwww.TroyMainStreet.org orcall (937) 339-5455.

• June 16 — 29th annu-al West Milton Triathlon

West Milton MunicipalPark

An athletic contest con-sisting of a 4-mile canoe, 5-mile run and 17 miles of bik-ing. Teams of two start at theWest Milton Park and end atthe park entrance. There is aregistration fee to participate.Call (937) 698-0287 or visitwww.speedy-feet.com formore information.

• June 16 — BradfordRailroad Festival andTrain Swap Meet

The Bradford OhioRailroad Museum Festivaland Train Meet will featuretrain layouts, model trainand historical train vendors,children’s activities, enter-tainment, a garden trainexhibit, speakers, workshops,demonstrations and food.Call (937) 526-5559 or visitwww.BradfordRRMuseum.orgfor more information.

• June 16 — MiamiCounty in Bloom —

Master Gardener TourThere will be nine gardens

on the tour this year. Ticketsare $10 and can be purchasedat The Ohio State ExtensionOffice in the Miami CountyCourthouse, Patterson’sFlowers of West Milton, PastPerfect Vintage Home &Garden of Tipp City, Lisa’sPerennial Flowers ofCovington and HarmonyFarms of Tipp City. For moreinformation, call (937) 440-3551 or (937) 698-5680

• June 23 — Tipp City’sAntique & Artisan Show

Downtown Tipp City,Main Street

The ninth annualAntique & Artisan Showwill be returning to TippCity. Main Street will beclosed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.to accommodate more than80 participating merchantsand artisans, who will dis-play unique and collectibleprimitives, glassware, gar-den architectural items, fur-niture, vintage clothing andjewelry and other col-lectibles. Many local artistsalso will be participating,bringing their watercolors,

oils, pottery, weaving, metaland wood forms, photogra-phy, “papers,” hand-embroi-dered items and jewelry.Other merchants will bedoing ongoing, live demon-strations of their work tech-niques and be creatingunique works of art. Someart will be in the form ofmusic and dance throughout

the day at a stage at thecorner of Third and Mainstreets. For more informa-tion, visit www.downtown-tippcity.org, [email protected] orcall (937) 667-0883. Theevent is presented by theDowntown Tipp CityPartnership and MidwestMemories Antiques.

• July 6-8 — MiamiCounty Shoot-Out

Miami CountyFairgrounds, 650 N. CountyRoad 25-A, Troy

The Miami CountyAntique Power Associationand the Miami County FairBoard will present theMiami County ShootoutTractor Pulls. For moreinformation, visit www.MiamiCountyAntiquePowerAssociation.org.

• July 7-8 — Life on anIndian Agency

Johnston Farm andIndian Agency, 9845 N.Hardin Road, Piqua

Come to the home of JohnJohnston and take part indemonstrations of many ofthe skills needed for the day-


Summer

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERWest Milton resident Steve Longenecker sits next to conifers in the yard of his West Miltonhome. Longenecker’s gardens were a part of the 2010 bi-annual Miami County inBloom garden tour. This year’s event, sponsored by Miami County Master Gardeners, willbe June 16.

PROVIDED PHOTOUp-and-coming country starHunter Hayes has beensigned to perform Aug. 11 atthe 2012 Miami County Fair.

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to-day survival of bothNative and Euro Americansat the time that this was aFederal Indian Agency in theearly 1800s. Many activitieswill be hands-on. Bring apicnic and complete the day.For more information, call(800) 752-2619 or 773-2522or visit www.JohnstonFarmOhio.com.

• July 13-15 — TroySummer SkatingCompetitionHobart Arena, 255 Adams

St., TroyThis figure and freestyle

competition is part of theFuture Champions Seriesand will host more than 300participants from throughoutthe U.S. For more informa-tion, call (937) 339-8521 orvisit www.TroySkatingClub.org.

• Aug. 10-16 — MiamiCounty FairMiami County

Fairgrounds, 650 N. CountyRoad 25-A, TroyCelebrating Miami

County’s rich agriculturalheritage, the Miami CountyFair is a timeless traditionand a great family favorite.The week-long event consistsof competitions, entertain-ment, harness racing, tractorpulls, art exhibits, gamesand rides, animals and food.Daily ticket is $5, seasonticket is $20. This year’smain grandstand concert isHunter Hayes at 8 p.m. Aug.11. Tickets go on sale May12 by calling (937) 335-7492or by going to the website. Topick your tickets in person,visit the fair office beginningMay 19. Visitwww.MiamiCountyOhioFair.com for more information.

• Aug. 10-11 — MiamiValley Music FestTroy-Eagles Campground,

2252 Troy-Urbana Road,TroyThe 2012 Miami Valley

Music Fest will offer atten-dees a full weekend of music,camping and fun to raisefunds for local charities.

Live music from morethan 12 bands will providean eclectic mix of rock, coun-try, funk, blues, bluegrassand reggae from the region’sbest musical acts. Pre-saletickets for the weekend canbe purchased online atwww.MiamiValleyMusicFest.com for $15. Tickets will be$25 at the door for bothdays and $15 for Saturdayonly. Primitive camping willbe available for $5 per nightthrough the Troy EaglesCampgrounds, and coolersare permitted in the festivalarea. For more information,visitwww.MiamiValleyMusicFest.com.

• Aug. 11 — AnEvening of Feasting andCanawlingJohnston Farm and

Indian Agency, 9845 N.Hardin Road, PiquaEnjoy a relaxing dinner in

the Historic Indian andCanal Museum. Guests willthen continue their eveningwith a twilight ride on thereplica canal boat GeneralHarrison of Piqua as it pliesthe entire length of therestored stretch of the Miamiand Erie Canal. Call (800)752-2619 or (937) 773-2522to reserve a spot. For moreinformation, visitwww.JohnstonFarmOhio.com.

• Sept. 1-3 — PiquaHeritage FestivalJohnston Farm and

Indian Agency, PiquaHours are 10 a.m. to 8

p.m. Saturday and Sundayand 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.MondayThe Piqua Heritage

Festival celebrates earlyAmerican activities, includ-ing apple butter making,broom making, candle dip-ping, butter churning, tinpunch and more.The smells of home cook-

ing permeates the air as visi-tors explore the 1870sencampment, participate intraditional crafts and skillsdemonstrations and laugh atthe old melodrama perform-

ances. Admission is $3. Call(800) 752-2619 or visitwww.PiquaHeritageFestival.com for more infor-mation.

• Sept. 14-16 — WACOCelebration & Fly-InWACO Air Museum and

Learning Center, 1865 S.County Road 25-A, TroyWACO owners fly their

aircraft back to Troy, thesite of their manufacture.Come and see these aircraftclose up and talk to the peo-ple who restore, maintainand fly these machines. Tourthe newly renovated WACOAir Museum, enjoy food, andfor an additional fee, take aride in an open cockpitbiplane. For more informa-tion, call (937) 335-9226 orvisitwww.WacoAirMuseum.org.Admission is $8 for adults,$4 for those 7-17 and free ofchildren under 7. Freeparking.

• Sept. 22-23 — TroyAnimal Show and SwapMiami County

Fairgrounds, 650 N. CountyRoad 25-A, TroyNow re-energized, this

event will feature every kindof flea market treasure youcan imagine plus exotic ani-mals, poultry and other farmanimals. Admission is $3and free for children 12 andyounger.For more information, call

(937) 372-1332 or visitwww.TroySwap.com.

• Sept. 28-30 — TippCity Mum FestivalThe weekend will include

a Friday night cruise-in andSaturday parade. Live enter-tainment will be availableboth Saturday and Sunday.For more information, callTipp Monroe CommunityServices at (937) 667-8631 orvisit www.tmcomservices.org or www.tippcitymumfestival.org.

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TROY — This summer’smusical and event line-upin Troy will include a hostof events, according toKarin Manovich, executivedirector of Troy MainStreet. Music will includeeverything from Troy stu-dents, to the Troy CivicBand taking the stage andout-of-town performersbringing their specificsounds.The following is a list of

events set for the Troycommunity:May 16 — Concert

eighth grade band, picnicon the plaza — ProutyPlaza at 11:45 a.m.May 21 — Concert, THS

Jazz Band, picnic on theplaza — Prouty Plaza at11:45 a.m.May 22 — Concert, sev-

enth grade band, picnic onthe plaza — Prouty Plazaat 11:45 a.m.May 24 — Concert, sev-

enth grade band, picnic onthe plaza — Prouty Plazaat 11:45 a.m.

May 27 — Concert, TroyCivic Band — Prouty Plazaat 7 p.m.June 8 — Concert, Neil

Diamond Tribute Band —Prouty Plaza at 7:30 p.m.June 15 — Troy Streets

Alive — Prouty Plaza andDowntown from 5-9 p.m.June 17 — Concert, Troy

Civic Band — Prouty Plazaat 7 p.m.June 22 — Concert,

Cincinnati Symphony —Prouty Plaza — PublicSquare at 8 p.m.June 23-Sept. 15 —

Farmers Market — SouthCherry and West Mainstreets, from 9 a.m. to noonJune 29 — Concert, Bill

Foley Band — Prouty Plazaat 7:30 p.m.July 4 — July 4th

Parade — Ridge/Race/Grant streets at 9 a.m.July 4 — Fireworks —

LeveeJuly 13 — Concert, The

Fries — Prouty Plaza at7:30 p.m.July 20 — Concert, The

Floorwalkers — ProutyPlaza at 7:30 p.m.July 27 — Concert,

Dennis Stroughmatt andCreole Stomp — ProutyPlaza at 7:30 p.m.Aug. 3 — Concert,

Berachah Valley — ProutyPlaza at 7:30 p.m.Aug. 7 — National Night

Out — Troy CommunityPark from 5:30-9 p.m.Aug. 10 — Concert,

Dulahan — Prouty Plaza at7:30 p.m.Aug. 12 — Concert, Troy

Civic Band — Prouty Plazaat 7 p.m.Aug. 18 — Festival of

Nations — Levee area from4-9 p.m.Aug. 19 — Mayors

Concert, DaytonPhilharmonic — HobartArena at 7 p.m.Aug. 26 — Concert, Air

Force Band of Flight —Prouty Plaza, Public Squareat 7 p.m.Aug. 31 — Troy Streets

Alive — Prouty Plaza anddowntown from 5-9 p.m.Sept. 2 — Concert, Troy

Civic Band — Prouty Plazaat 7 p.m.Sept. 15 — Taste of Troy

— Prouty Plaza from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

BY VICKY FANBERGExecutive Director,Piqua Arts Council

PIQUA —The Piqua ArtsCouncil is an organizationdedicated to making the artsaccessible to the communityby implementing arts basedprogramming. The PAC hassome old and new programslined up for the remainder of2012 that are educationaland interactive.For the second year in a

row, the PAC will presentmARTket Murals at thePiqua Farmer’s Market. EachThursday in June and Julyfrom 2-6 p.m., youth areinvited to paint a large scalemural. Toddlers to teens can

participate in this free eventthat promotes arts learning,teamwork and public art. Atthis year’s mARTket Murals,youth will have the opportu-nity to work with a profes-sional artist to create a publicmural that will be installedon the north side of the PiquaDaily Call building, overlook-ing the farmer’s market. Theartist will work with a groupof teens to design the muralbefore the market begins.Any teens interested in par-ticipating should contact thePiqua Arts Council.The annual Art Show,

hosted by the PAC, willreturn but will be held inSeptember. The exhibitincludes many regional

artists that work in a varietyof mediums. Exhibit datesare Sept. 14-22, with a mem-ber’s only awards ceremonyand social on Sept. 13. Theexhibit is shown on the sec-ond floor of Apple TreeGallery in downtown Piqua.The public can still enjoy areception for this event onSept. 14, when the PAC kicksoff the first ever downtownPiqua ArtWalk.The Piqua ArtWalk will be

a seasonal event to happenfour times a year beginningSept. 14, from 6-9 p.m. Artistswill be performing, exhibitingand giving demonstrations atvarious downtown locations.The goal of this event is toconnect local artists to the

public while providing a fun,free and social atmosphere.Patrons can expect to samplelight fare and drinks as theyperuse the downtown andsupport the arts. Maps willbe available to download onthe PAC website and alsomay be picked up at partici-pating locations prior to theevent.More information about

all of Piqua Arts Council pro-gramming can be found atwww.piquaartscouncil.com orcall 773-9630 and [email protected] Arts Council is a

non-profit organization andprograms are made possibleby various sponsors and indi-vidual members.

Piqua Arts Council makes the arts accessible

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERMany flock to the Public Square Sept. 18, 2011, for the annu-al Taste of Troy festival in downtown Troy.

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� ABLE, Upper ValleyJVS - Adult Basic &Literacy Education—(937) 440-1692

� Altrusa MobileMeals— (937) 332-0036(answering machine)

� American CancerSociety— (888) ACS-OHIO (local services orevents, Patient Navigatorservices, volunteers) —(800) ACS-2345 (cancerinformation, memorials anddonations)

� American HeartAssociation— (937) 224-3571

� American Red CrossNorthern Miami ValleyChapter— (937) 332-1414(Troy) — (937) 492-6151(Sidney)

� (The) ARC of MiamiCounty— (937) 339-6222

� Area Agency onAging, PSA 2— (937) 341-3000 or (800) 258-7277

� Bethany Center—(937) 615-9762

� Bethel Hope— (937)287-0585

� Big Brothers/BigSisters of the GreaterMiami Valley— (937) 220-6850 or (800) 301-7123

� CASA/GAL of MiamiCounty Inc.— (937) 335-0209

� Catholic SocialServices— (800) 521-6419PASSPORT/counseling;(800) 300-2937, pregnancycounseling and adoption

� Child Care Choices— (937) 667-1799 or (937)773-9944

� Children’s HungerAlliance — (614) 341-7700, Ext. 300 (CindyDaniels, manager of out-reach); Miami and sur-rounding counties contact(800) 227-6446, Ext. 300

� (The) Clubhouse—(937) 667-1069, Ext. 274

� Covington OutreachAssociation Inc.— (937)473-2415

� Community Housing— (937) 332-0021

� Council on RuralService Programs Inc.Early ChildhoodDepartment— (937) 778-5220

� Council on RuralService Programs Inc.—(937) 440-9595 (Miami)

� Gateway YouthPrograms: Runaway andHomeless YouthProgram— (800) 351-7347, Crisis Phone

� Covington CareCenter — (937) 473-2075

� David L. BrownYouth Center — (937)339-1858

� Easter Seals AdultDay Services at SunriseCenter— (937) 778-3680(Piqua)

� Family AbuseShelter of Miami County

Inc.— (937) 339-6761, 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; after hours andweekends, call 9-1-1 andask for shelter help or callthe crisis hotline at (800)351-7347

� Hospice of MiamiCounty — (937) 335-5191,550 Summit Ave., No. 101,Troy

� OSU Extension,Miami County— (937)440-3945

� FISH — Tipp City—(937) 667-1587

� FISH — Troy —(937) 335-1440

� FISH — UnionTownship— (937) 698-FISH (3474)

� G.I.V.E. Inc. — (937)473-5195

� Goodwill Industriesof the Miami Valley—(937) 461-4800

� Habitat forHumanity of MiamiCounty Ohio Inc. —(937) 332-3763

� Health Department(Piqua)— (937) 778-2060

� Health PartnersFree Clinic — (937) 332-0894 (Between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. weekdays)

� RehabilitationCenter For NeurologicalDevelopment Program,Brain Wellness Center—(937) 773-7630

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PROVIDED PHOTODr. Peter Nims, volunteer physician, and Deb Miller, execu-tive director, work at the Health Partners Free Clinic.

� RuralDevelopment, U. S.Department ofAgriculture — (937) 393-1921

� St. Joseph’s House— (937) 335-5895

� St. Patrick SoupKitchen — (937) 335-7939

� St. Vincent dePaulSociety— (937) 335-2833,Ext. 133, 24 hours a day

� Safehaven, Inc. —(937) 615-0126 or (800)564-5256

� (The) SalvationArmy (Piqua) — (937)773-7563

� Senior CompanionProgram of GraceworksLutheran Services —(937) 534-7937

� SeniorIndependence — (937)498-4680 or (800) 287-4680

� Senior ResourceConnection — (937) 228-3663 or (888) 580-3663

� Social SecurityAdministration DistrictOffice — (937) 773-

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� State of OhioRehabilitation ServicesCommission Bureau ofVocationalRehabilitation — (937)372-4416 Voice/TDD or(800) 589-4416

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� Tipp City PreschoolLearning Center —

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� Tipp City SalvationArmy Service Unit —

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� Tipp City/SouthernMiami CountyEmergency FoodPantry — (937) 667-6586

� Tipp MonroeCommunity ServicesInc. — (937) 667-8631

� Tri-County Boardof Recovery & MentalHealth Services — (937)335-7727 or (800) 589-2853

� Tri-County SuicidePrevention CoalitionInc. — (800) 351-7347

� Troy LiteracyCouncil Inc. — (937)335-5767

� Troy Milk Fund —(937) 440-5436

� Troy NursingAssociation — (937) 440-5436

� Troy RecreationAssociation Inc. — (937)339-1923

� Troy SalvationArmy — (937) 339-4810

� Troy Senior CitizenCenter — (937) 335-2810

� UVMC HealthSystem — (937) 440-4000

� UVMC, DettmerBehavioral HealthServices — (937) 440-4000

� UVMC, EMSEducation Center —(937) 440-4886

� UVMC, PhysicalMedicine andRehabilitation —(937) 440-4840

� UVMC,RehabilitationInpatient Unit — (937)440-4861

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� Adult Division —(937) 778-8419 or (800)589-6963

� Upper ValleyMedical Center HomeCare Services — (937)440-7616, after hours askfor “home care on call”

� U. S. Department ofHousing and UrbanDevelopment HousingDiscrimination Hotline— (800) 669-9777

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� Visiting PhysiciansAssociation — (937) 293-2133

� West Central DayTreatment Program —(937) 440-5651, Ext. 8408

� West CentralJuvenile DetentionFacility — (937) 440-5651

� West CentralJuvenile RehabilitationCenter — (937) 440-5651, Ext. 8408

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BY SHARON SEMANIEFor Ohio Community Media

MIAMI COUNTY — Jim McMakencharacterizes his first year on the job asexecutive director of the Miami CountyYMCA as “exciting,” “opportunistic” and“positive.” McMaken, a 1992 graduate ofPiqua High School, is successfully navi-gating his way through the Y’s myriadprograms, a job formerly overseen byLowell Nees, who retired in 2011 after28 years.

Surrounded by a cadre of profession-al staff and enthusiastic volunteers, thePiqua native is clearly enjoying his newadministrative role supervising YMCAbranches both in Piqua and Troy.Growing up as a youngster, McMakenwas involved in the Y’s youth program,but sheepishly admits he wasn’t a “Yrat.” His first “real” job was as a life-guard through his freshman year of col-lege at Ohio University.

Today, the son of Craig and KathyMcMaken of Piqua relishes the opportu-nity to witness the YMCA’s rapid expan-sion and programs, which appeal toeveryone from infants to active seniorsin their 90s.

Membership, he suggests, leveled offbetween 2008 and early 2010 due to therecession, with 13,500 members record-ed in 2009. Rather than spend $35 to$40 per month on a membership,explains McMaken, families were facedwith limited discretionary funds forrecreational purposes. Through advoca-cy and financial affordability, however,the YMCA has successfully demonstrat-ed why being a member is an “invest-ment in one’s health and well being,” allthe more reason for joining the ranks oftoday’s 14,000 members residing inMiami County.

To make memberships affordable, afinancial assistance program was estab-lished to provide discounts to thosemeeting certain criteria. McMakenreports 2,060 individuals have qualifiedfor discounts — ranging anywhere from10 to 90 percent — at a total value of$340,000. He acknowledges the YMCA’ssustaining membership program asresponsible for offsetting some expenses,and providing financial support to youthprograms and memberships based upona person’s ability to pay.

In addition to membership growth,McMaken adds, opportunities also havebeen afforded for facility maintenanceand upkeep. “As buildings age, there

have been opportunities to make main-tenance upgrades” in both Piqua andTroy, such as the repair of a swimmingpool leak, exterior painting, masonrywork and repair of concrete sidewalks,all projects placed on the “back burner”due to the recent economy.

He also faced staffing challenges thisyear, such as transfers, and vacanciesbecame available. Today, the affableMcMaken oversees 18 full-time staffand up to 280 part-time staff at bothPiqua and Troy branches.When queriedabout the need for so many part-timers,he explained that the child care facilityalone requires 20 staff, while pools havebetween 45 to 50 aquatic staff members.

“We are more hour intensive,” hesuggested, citing the 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.daily operations of both campuses. “Weare highly dependent upon part-timestaff” to maintain hours of operation.

Between both campuses, there are30-plus programs ranging from aquaticclasses for “skips,” a parent/child classfor youngsters over 6 months of age, toadvanced “shark” swimmers and theMarlin Swim Team. Group exercisesalso are popular, and include cycling,aerobics, step, kickboxing, yoga, Pilatesand “hybrids” of the above workouts.

Nearly 125 children are enrolled inthe full-time, state licensed child carecenter at the YMCA Alexander-Davisfacility, ranging in age from six weeks to12 years, the latter which is the school-

age program. McMaken said full-timechildcare also is available during thesummer for children ages six weeksthrough 6 years old.

In addition, the YMCA offers a sum-mer day camp program for boys andgirls, grades one through six. A varietyof activities are offered including swim-ming, hiking, arts and crafts, sports,nature studies, bowling, skating andmore. The YMCA provides a differenttheme each week with parents receivinga calendar of events, which include dailyactivities, overnights and the “trip of theweek.”

Among the upcoming summer campsessions are trips to the Columbus Zoo,the Cincinnati Reds vs. ClevelandIndians baseball game, the CincinnatiCreation Museum, Beach Water Park,COSI, Kings Island, Toledo Zoo,Zoombezi Bay Water Park, Cedar Point,Coney Island and Cincinnati Museum.Registration, which began, April 16, isongoing.

Why join the YMCA? “We’re welcom-ing,” McMaken said. “We offer all fitnesslevels from beginner to advanced andclasses designed specifically for you.Belonging to the Y is also good for fami-ly time plus it’s affordable. If not, we’llmake it so.”

For more information on the pro-grams offered at both the Piqua andRobinson branches, visit the YMCAwebsite at miamicountyymca.net.

YMCA membership appeals to all ages

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERSue Peltier conducts a group cycling class March 8 at the YMCA RobinsonBranch in Troy. The Miami County YMCA recently began offering the classes atthe Robinson Branch with new, state-of-the-art stationary spinning bicycles.

BY SHARON SEMANIEFor Ohio Community Media

PIQUA —The YWCAPiqua exemplifies “collabora-tion at its finest” as wit-nessed by the innumerableprograms it offers in tandemwith other organizations suchas the Piqua Association ofChurches, city of Piqua,Miami County RecoveryCouncil and Family AbuseShelter of Miami County,among many, many others.

Executive Director LeesaBaker, who’s been at thehelm the past 30-plus years,attributes the YWCA’s suc-cess in its ability to work incollaboration with multiplenon-for-profit organizationsin addition to its “fabulous”corps of volunteers. In 2011,YWCA volunteers donated atotal of 3,984 hours to theorganization’s day-to-dayactivities and programs.

Partnerships with theYWCA are a win-win situa-tion because those involvedview the YWCA withimmeasurable respect andadmiration. For many organi-zations, they embrace the Y’sreputation to empowerwomen and, most important-ly, eliminate racism, thenational hallmark of theYWCA.

In recent decades, theYWCA Piqua — which cele-brated its 90th anniversaryin 2009 — has revitalized itsmission and introduced sever-al new initiatives, whichinclude a Racial JusticeReading Circle that meetsquarterly to discuss booksabout racism and developspecial advocacy initiativeswith the Family AbuseShelter of Miami County Inc.,to increase awareness of thesigns of domestic violence.

Baker says among itsmost popular programs hasbeen a comprehensivewomen’s financial workshopproviding women with an

understanding of family andpersonal finances, invest-ments in the future andorganizing documents andrecords. Among the new pro-grams being offered is aPiqua Junior High ReadingClub, which encourages stu-dents to explore and sharetheir thoughts regardingissues relating to color, eth-nicity and human rights.There also exists a Focus onFilms encouraging adults toview and discuss movies —such as “The Help” or “SecretLife of Bees” — as it relatesto racism and followed by adiscussion.

Also, this marks thefourth year the YWCA Piquahas honored Martin LutherKing Jr. Day with an hour-long program and featuredspeaker.

In an effort to recognizewomen who have distin-guished themselves in theircareers and community, theYWCA Piqua annually pres-ents the “Women ofExcellence” awards during aspecial October luncheonalong with the “YoungWoman of Tomorrow” awardgiven to young women under25 for their volunteer serviceand activities.

In addition, YWCA Piquacontinues to provide opportu-nities for women and theirfamilies to find fulfillmentand gain self assurance. Pre-school aged programs, healthand fitness classes, senior cit-izen activities and enrich-ment classes for all agegroups are offered. Monthlyluncheon programs, eveningdesserts/programs, empower-ment classes such as RapeAggression Defense (RAD)and enrichment courses suchas knitting and crocheting,candle bracelets, easy quilt-ing and hand-dyed silkscarves are among regularofferings. There is also aYWCAWomen’s FitnessCenter as well as individual

classes such as better balance… fewer falls, yoga, tai chiand Zumba. The YWCA daytrips are especially popularamong members and non-members. Pre-school registra-tions for the 2012-13 schoolyear begin June 4. And, for$65 annually, YWCA mem-bers can work out in theWomen’s Fitness Center,focusing on stretching/strength exercises or cardio-vascular equipment.

“Whether providing voterswith information about candi-dates and issues at a publicforum, providing self-defensetraining to ease fears orempowering women to takecharge of their own health,the YWCA is a constant,”Baker said. The YWCA con-tinues to react to the chang-ing needs of the community.

Today the YWCA Piquaboasts 700-plus adult andyouth members but, accord-ing to Baker, “we serve somany, many more with thecommunity programs offered”whether it be empoweringwomen through health, creat-ing voter awareness, or focus-ing on violence and safetyissues.

Baker clearly loves thePiqua community and whatthe YWCA representsthrough its ability to helpwomen develop their leader-ship skills and becomeempowered.

“It’s neat to see the dedica-tion and support the Y hasreceived over the years,” sheadded.

Memberships are avail-able for $30 per year foradults, 18 years and older;$15 for youth, ages 12-17;and $10 for registrants, girlsages 6-11.

For more informationabout the YWCA Piqua pro-grams, check out its websiteat [email protected].

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TROY — On a swelter-ingly hot and humid morn-ing in summer 2011, lifelongbuddies Ron Collett andDoug Lobenstein walked outto the park to play nineholes of golf — without asingle golf club.“Oh yeah, I used to play

regular golf. But this ismore fun,” Collett said as hewinds up and flings a smallplastic disc (often referredto by its trademark name,Frisbee) toward the secondhole of the disc golf coursein Community Park in Troy.The nine-hole course

winds its way through thetrees and around the tenniscourts, parking lots andplaygrounds in the 38-acrepark across from HobartArena, and two or threetimes a week in the sum-mer, that’s where you’ll findLobenstein and Collett, both1963 Troy High graduatesand Hobart Manufacturingretirees.“It’s a nine-hole course,

so we play it twice,” Collettsaid, referring to the tradi-tional 18-hole round of golf.“We’re not really too seriousabout it, like the youngguys. We just play to havefun. And it doesn’t cost any-thing,” he adds, grinning.“We do it ’cause we love

it. And it’s good exercise,”said Lobenstein, who, likeCollett, carries a variety ofdiscs for different shots in ashoulder bag while he plays.For the initial throw, there’sa driver disc, other discs forin-between shots and a put-ter disc for short throws intothe “hole,” which is a metalpost and basket. A chain isdraped from the top of thepost on all sides to absorbthe disc and allows the discto drop gently into the bas-ket for a successful “putt.”Collett said he used to

play regular golf until aboutfive years ago, when heretired and his youngest

son, Matthew Cavalauskas,got him into disc golf.“No more regular golf.

This is too much fun,”Collett said, as he wings adisc through the treestoward the third hole, whichends near Riverside Drive,across from the cemetery.“And you don’t have toworry about slicing here.”

Recreation richCommunity Park, where

the disc golf course is locat-ed, is one of 31 park proper-ties covering 297 acres with-in Troy’s city limits, accord-ing to longtime city parkssuperintendent Tim Mercer.“I may be biased, but I

think our park system is thebest in this (southwesternOhio) area. I think it’s oneof the things that bringspeople in and makes themwant to live and work (inTroy),” said Mercer, a 1978Troy High alum who in

April marked 33 years withthe city parks department.Mercer pointed out that

with the exception of a fewresidential propertiesbetween Community andDuke parks, the entire mile-and-a-half stretch of the cityon the north side of theGreat Miami River levee isdevoted to parks, greenspace and recreational ven-ues, such as the golf course,stadium, Hobart Arena andcity aquatic park.“We’re recreation rich

here in Troy,” Mercer saidlast week, standing in someshade in Community Parkas Collett and Lobensteinwork their way around thecourse.The city of Troy’s nearly

300-acre park system boastsa wide variety of recreation-al amenities, including morethan 6 miles of recreationaltrail. For instance, DukePark, the city’s largest parkat 140 acres, boasts a 2-milemountain bike trail, a tod-dler-friendly 8-foot-highclimbing wall complete with

OCM PHOTOS/ANTHONY WEBERLifelong buddies Doug Lobenstein, left, and Ron Collett play nine holes of disc golf at TroyCommunity Park in July 2011.

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Parks and recreationThe city’s 1990 Master

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The 10 sub-neighborhoodparks of less than 5 acres are:Amelia Park, KensingtonPark, Brukner Park, LincolnCenter, Campbell Park, PetersPark, Herrlinger Park,WacoPark, Hook Park andWestbrook Park.

The city has 10 neighbor-hood parks of 5-20 acres:Archer Park, King’s ChapelPark, Boyer Park, McKaig-Race Park, Carriage CrossingPark, Menke Park, CooksonPark, Trinity Park, HeywoodPark and Trostle Park.

The 38-acre CommunityPark, also called City Park,offers a wide selection of recre-ational activities, including abaseball/softball field, two bas-ketball courts, nine tenniscourts and a volleyball court.The park also offers play-ground and picnic equipment,and 16 covered shelter housesthat offer electricity and grills.

Community Park also ishome to Barn in the Park, abuilding that dates back to atleast the turn of the 20th cen-tury. In the 1920s it was usedby the WACO Aircraft Co. Itwas renovated and todayserves as an indoor theateroperated by the Troy CivicTheatre, which hosts locally-

produced theatrical events.Also on city parkland is a

unique piece of public art: aworking brass and cableSound Sculpture, 10 feet highby 60 feet wide, created byDayton-based artist MichaelBashaw. Valued at $200,000,Bashaw ’s creation was donat-ed to the city about nine yearsago by the Hobart Institute ofWelding, where it was origi-nally located. It now occupiesthe southwest corner or NorthMarket Street and StauntonRoad.

In addition, the NorthMarket Street Ball Fieldsinclude a lighted softball fieldand a lighted baseball fieldwith stadium-style seating.New concession stands wereconstructed in the past fewyears for the fields, whichserve as home to the TroyHigh School baseball and soft-ball teams and Little Leagueteams.

*The city also owns the for-

mer Hobart Marina building,and leases part of it to the TinRoof.

The Marina building islocated of North Elm Street,on an inlet off the GreatMiami River, in area known asTreasure Island. The citydredged the Treasure Islandlagoon a few years ago andhas hired a national recre-ational consultant to developTreasure Island into a region-al recreation hub.

In addition, Troy MayorMichael L. Beamish has spear-headed the development of theTreasure Island RiverAdventure Series, a series offamily-oriented recreationalevents throughout the sum-mer centered along the GreatMiami River.

The city also restrippedtwo of the four tennis courts inDuke Park in 2011 forPickleball, and this year devel-oped a Bark Park in a sectionof Duke Park.


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OCM/ANTHONY WEBERThe North Market Street Ball Fields include a lighted base-ball field with stadium-style seating, which serves as hometo the Troy High School baseball team.


In addition to 31 park prop-erties on nearly 300 acres, thecity boasts special recreationalfacilities and community cen-ters, including:• Hobart Arena, a 3,782-

seat multi-use facility with anice skating rink. It also can beused as a 5,282-seat concertor community events facility, orconverted into a 15,725-square-foot trade show space.• The Troy Aquatic Park, a

10,000-gallon main pool (withseparate baby pool) featuringa pair of water slides, a 10-foot drop slide, diving boardand colorful interactive waterplay feature.• The 10,000-seat Troy

Memorial Stadium, a 60-year-old city icon and home to TroyCity Schools athletic contestsand various communityevents.• The 18-hole Miami

Shores Golf Course, designedby noted golf course architectDonald Ross and built in 1949on 130 acres along the northside of the river levee on EastStaunton Road.• A skatepark on an 8,000-

square-foot pad at the north-east corner of West MainStreet and Ridge Avenue.• The Lincoln Community

Center, 110 Ash St. The cen-ter is equipped with an indoorswimming pool, basketballcourt, ping pong tables, weightlifting equipment and offers apre-school program.• The Hayner Center, 301

W. Main St., is the formerMary Jane Harter Haynerfamily mansion that was builtin the Tudor/Renaissancestyle in 1914, and now is avisual and performing artscenter for Troy and MiamiCounty.• The King’s Chapel

Community Center, at 133Kings Chapel Drive, is aneighborhood community cen-ter built in 1997. Funds tobuild the center came from theOhio Department of NaturalResources. Currently the cen-ter is open year round for chil-dren to “drop-in” and enjoy therecreational activities.

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERDavid Smith of Sidney practices a few maneuvers while enjoying the afternoon April 17 atthe Joe Reardon Skatepark in Troy. Smith said he gets down to Troy at least once a weekto the skatepark.

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERCarolyn Putnam spends time with her 2-year-old grandson, Garrett Hunsucker, at theTroy Aquatic Park in July 2011 as temperatures climbed last summer.

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PIQUA —When itcomes to parks andrecreation, Piqua hasit all, boasting morethan two dozen parksand local lakes.Fountain Park, the

oldest park in the city,is host to such eventsas Music in the Park,Music Warehouse,Fourth of July celebra-tions, family reunions,civic band concertsand Hardman Fieldfor high school andAmerican Legionbaseball games, alongwith a playground forchildren and families.Pitsenbarger

Sports Complex isused for baseball, soc-cer and youth footballprograms, and aswimming pool with150 foot water slide,baby pool, concessionstand, swim lessons,Teen and FamilyNights.Group rentals are

available, with thepool to open June 1 toAug. 19, MemorialDay weekend May 26-28 with a membershipor daily fee.Pool hours for 2012

are: Monday,Wednesday, Thursday,11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.;Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to5 p.m.; Tuesday —Teen Night 6-9 p.m.;Friday and Saturday,11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Sunday, 1-5 p.m., andSunday — FamilyNight 5:30-9 p.m.Mote Park has a

baseball diamond, ten-nis court and a com-munity center. A shel-ter recently was

installed thanks to theSouthviewNeighborhoodAssociation, which islooking to install aplayground in thenear future.Linear Park,

French Park and LockNine Park are popularfor walkers, runnersand bikers with a vol-unteer bike patrol anda soon-to-establishedvolunteer park rangerprogram.Other neighbor-

hood parks includeArmory Park, DasPark, Shawnee Park,historic Goodrich GilesPark, Heritage Green,Kiwanis Park,Roadside Park, PublicSquare Veterans Parkand the Robert M.Davis Memorial Park.While small, they pro-vide a place for kids toplay in their neighbor-hoods and are taken

care of by neighbor-hood associations aswell as through therecently implementedAdopt-A-Program.Golf enthusiasts

can get their tee-on atthe Echo Hills 18-holegolf course owned andoperated by the city.Complete with a

driving range, thecourse is at 2100 EchoLake Drive, openMarch 1-Dec.31, from8 a.m. to dusk onweekdays and 7 a.m.to dusk on week-ends/holidays. Feesare by membership ordaily green fees.Water is a huge

feature of the city,with watershedgroups and conserva-tionists active in thehealth and beauty ofthe ponds, lakes andhydraulic canal, suchas the Middle GreatMiami River

Watershed Alliance.The group was host tothe first-ever RiverSummit held at theFort Piqua Plaza, withdisplays from PiquaCAC, MGM RiverAlliance, Protectingour Water Ways(POWW), MiamiCounty Soil andWater ConservationDistrict, PheasantsForever, TheConservationist,Honey CreekWatershed Group,Miami ConservancyDistrict, StillwaterRivershed and theMen of the Mad River.A special presenta-

tion also was given byvideographer TomMayor with his film,“Call of the ScenicRiver.”For those interest-

ed in fishing areawaters, public fishingis permitted on thehydraulic canal andreservoir, includingFranz Pond, EchoLake and Swift RunLake, without alicense. Boating islimited to those withelectric trollingmotors powered by a12-volt battery orsmaller.Residents recently

showed their appreci-ation for these parksby participating in the“Pick it up, clean itup” day on May 5.This collaborativeeffort brought neigh-bors and multipleorganizations togetherto clean various recre-ation areas, neighbor-hoods, streets, andtrails.This annual event

ended with a cookoutat Mote Park for allvolunteers.

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TROY — SuperintendentEric Herman addressed thenumerous academic, socio-logical and financial chal-lenges that public educa-tion’s staff and students arefacing at the dis-trict’s annual “Stateof the School” speechApril 16.

The annualaddress is sponsoredby the Troy AreaChamber ofCommerce and washeld at the TroyHigh School.

Herman said Troy CitySchools’ certified and classi-fied staff has “pulled togeth-er in these tough times toensure our ability to main-tain our quality programshere in Troy.”

Herman also noted bothunions agreed to a three-year wage and step payfreeze, which saved the dis-trict $6.4 million.

Herman said Troy CitySchools’ most valuableresources can be found with-in the people themselves asparents, teachers, studentsand the Troy community asa whole.

“Our community hasalways given us strong sup-port,” Herman said. “Inreturn, we strive to give thecommunity the best schoolspossible.”

At the end of his speech,Herman said, “I know thatour community wants anddemands a quality educa-tion for all the children ofTroy. Our goal has been —and continues to be — themaintaining of the qualitywe have here in Troy. It isno accident that our schoolsare top quality. It takeshard work and solid commu-nity support.”

Herman said the dis-

trict’s job is made easierthrough its talented stu-dents, asking those in atten-dance to stand up and berecognized.

“They are definitely ourbest resource and will some-day be the leaders in theworld.”

Herman said “almost allschools face anuncertain financialclimate.”

“We see improve-ment in some areasand a decline in oth-ers. Many schoolsare facing devastat-ing financial situa-tions. Major reduc-tions in staffing and

programming. At the pres-ent we can “maintain” notgrow.”

Herman noted that TroyCity Schools are facing thehighest percentage of stu-dents who qualify for freeand reduced lunches withmore than 42 percent of stu-dents.

“I think this is importantto understand that changesare occurring with our stu-dent population and withinour city,” Herman said.

Herman said the “onesize fits all” does not workin education.

“Our educational systemis so diverse in Troy,”Herman said. “As our stu-dents change so do theirneeds. We must havenumerous programs so thatwe can meet all of our stu-dent’s needs.”

Herman spoke about thedistrict’s blended learningprogram for students withclasses online and the dis-trict’s Special NeedsDepartment with more than513 students.

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program at Troy CitySchools. “As you can see it isvery expensive as we spendover $6 million to $7 milliondollars a year, with the costconstantly going up.”“All these things I men-

tioned make it harder eachyear to maintain a top qual-ity school system. All wewant is to be able to meetthe needs of all our stu-dents. Presently, I know wedo a good job of taking careof the students/children ofTroy. We will continue to doso,” Herman said.Despite the financial and

academic disparity withinTroy’s diverse student popu-lation, Herman listed thenumerous positive achieve-ments of the district begin-ning with its “Excellentwith Distinction,” statereport card.“We were only one of 86

schools out of 609 to achieve‘Excellent with Distinction,’”said Herman, noting thedistrict achieved all 26 indi-cators for the first timeever. “It is extremelyrewarding to our staff, stu-dents and community toreceive Excellent withDistinction.”Herman said Troy’s

administration also hasbeen recognized for itsefforts such as districttreasurer Craig Jones beinghonored with the state’srecognition for “GoodFinancial Accounting” aswell as being designated asa “benchmark district” forlow non-instructional spend-ing in its central office.“The district already

runs a lean operation andhas been recognized for itsfinancial stewardship,”Herman said.“We’re controlling discre-

tionary costs as much as wecan,” Herman said. “We arespending your tax dollarswisely. Using this responsi-ble spending policy, we havestill achieved unprecedent-ed academic success this

past year and we want tocontinue this positivemomentum.”Herman said the district

has implemented severalcost-cutting measures,including: the wage freeze,energy audit and utilitycosts, combined the trans-portation and maintenanceoperation, computer shut-down, reduction of paper,and the district’s recent sev-erance buyout programwhich 35 employeesenrolled and will save$6.4 million in the first fouryears.Herman also said with

the buyout will come areduction in staff. The lasttwo years, 17 positions wereeliminated and next yearapproximately 11 will gounfilled, with a total of 28positions in three years.“Our hope is that the

economic conditions will getbetter and that we canmanage our way throughuntil then. We will continueto look for solutions thatwill help us extend ourfinancial outlook into thefuture. Hopefully we findsolutions. If not, there willcome a time when we willeither need to cut staff andprograms or seek ways toincrease our revenue,”Herman said.Herman closed his

address, which ranged fromits achievements and thedistrict’s pending hurdles,including technologychanges, aging buildingsand uncertain future fund-ing for operation from thestate and federal sources.“All these things I men-

tioned make it harder eachyear to maintain a top qual-ity school system,” Hermansaid. “All we want is to beable to meet the needs of allour students. Presently Iknow we do a good job oftaking care of the studentsand children of Troy. Wewill continue to do so.“For more information

about Troy City Schools,visit www.troy.k12.oh.us.


Troy schools

Staff ReportPIQUA — The year 2012

is an exciting one for PiquaCity Schools. Thanks to vot-ers who passed a bond issuein November 2011, theschool district is in theprocess of planning for theconstruction of three newschool buildings through theOhio School FacilitiesCommission.Two of the new buildings

will house students in pre-kindergarten through third-grade and will be located atthe current Springcreek andWashington sites. The thirdnew construction will takeplace at the former PiquaMemorial Hospital site andwill house grades 4-6.The district is conducting

public meetings to deter-mine new names for allthree new schools.Here’s a run down about

each school, recentlyreleased by the district:• Fourth through sixth

grade buildingThis school will be built

on the former PiquaMemorial Medical Centersite. The medical center isset to be demolished yet thisyear. This facility will be alittle bit bigger than theother two planned elemen-tary buildings and wouldtake a little longer to build.Because of this, the district’sdesign team started work onthis building first.The classroom wing on

the intermediate buildingwill be three stories high.The main office will faceNicklin Avenue. Parentstaking students to schoolwill enter off NicklinAvenue, with buses enteringoff Park Avenue. The med-ical building located at thesite that is separate fromthe hospital will remain,said Curt South, withFanning/Howey, the dis-

trict’s architect. “At thispoint, yes (the building willstay). We’re working aroundthat,” he said. The interme-diate building is expected tohouse 859 students.• Washington PreK-3rd

grade buildingThe classroom wing on

the new facility at theWashington site will be twostories and will be locatedon the north side of theproperty. Kindergartenclassrooms will be on oneend of the first floor whilefirst-grade rooms are on theother end of the first floor.The second floor will housesecond grade on one endand third grade on theother. Extended learningareas will separate thegrade levels. Parents bring-ing kids to school will comein off of Sunset Drive andbuses will come off of ParkAvenue This building isexpected to house 600 stu-dents. School will take placein the current Washingtonbuilding during construc-tion.• Springcreek PreK-3rd

grade buildingThis building will nearly

mirror the Washington facil-ity. It also will house 600students and have a two-story classroom wing.Parents and buses will havetwo different entry ways,although both of them willbe off State Route 36.Parents will circle around inthe front of the building andgo out their designated exit.Buses will drive furtherback into the school’s prop-erty where they will turnaround and go out their des-ignated exit. SuperintendentRick Hanes said that trafficpatterns are not yet certainas the board of education

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will be asked next week toapprove a company to do atrafficking study to establishappropriate entry ways andexits. Project leaders areworking with the OhioSchool Facilities Commissionto determine if studentscould be relocated duringthe construction rather thanstaying in the currentSpringcreek building.• Common to all new

buildingsAll buildings will offer

“extended learning areas.”These are places located out-side the classrooms whereteachers could pull out stu-dents to work with themseparately. Hanes said theseareas were designed toaccommodate “technologyand how students will be(learning) over the next 50years.” Hanes said the openareas will be conducive tostudy groups, independentlearning and will implementWi-Fi, in addition to otherfeatures. These open extend-ed learning areas will takethe place of traditionalmedia centers. Also, allbuildings will be set up sothat the gyms can beaccessed without the rest ofthe building being open.Hanes said that the OFSCallows for 25 students perclassroom; however, heexpects class sizes to remainbetween 22 to 24 students asthey are currently.According to South, this

time next year bids will goout and construction willbegin. He expects theschools to be ready for the2015-16 school year. Anothermeeting will be held toupdate the public at 6:30p.m. May 29 at the highschool.Also this school year, the

district began using theNorthwest EvaluationAssociation. According tocurriculum directors NeilLong and DwayneThompson, NWEA is an

online assessment tool ingrades K-12 for reading, lan-guage, science and math.The assessments aredesigned to adapt to thelearner’s level of correctresponses. If a studentanswers questions right, thequestions get harder. At theend of the assessment, eachstudent will have answeredabout 50 percent of the ques-tions correctly. This allowsfor both the teacher and stu-dent to see what is masteredand where the studentplaces on the curriculum.Assessments are done in thefall, winter and spring eachyear allowing for measure-ment of academic progressfrom fall to spring.Piqua High School will

see additional concurrentenrollment classes with OhioNorthern University for the2012-13 academic year. Thisyear, concurrent enrollmentclasses were offered for U.S.history and human biology.This was the first time thepartnership with ONU wasoffered. Through the part-nership, Piqua High Schoolteachers are trained to teachcollege level courses, allow-ing for students to take col-lege classes at the highschool and receive both col-lege and high school credit.During the 2012-13 year,students will be able tochoose from English litera-ture, calculus and sociologyin addition to U.S. historyand human biology.“This program offers a

great advantage to studentsand their parents who wantto earn college credit earlythat will transfer to majoruniversities at a significant-ly reduced cost. This pro-gram is a great addition tothe 16 AP courses alreadyoffered at Piqua High Schoolto help students prepare fortheir college experience,”Thompson said.Piqua City Schools added

a new class to its STEMofferings this year as well.STEM stands for science,

technology, engineering andmath. This year, studentswere able to enroll in aresearch and design course.This class features roboticsand engineering concepts.“Students in this course

gain a better understandingof STEM concepts that couldlead to careers in STEMfields,” Long said.As part of the district’s

Race to the Top Plan, PCScontinues to transition fromthe current Ohio AcademicContent Standards to thenew Common Core StateStandards. All Ohio schooldistricts must have theCCSS in place by 2014. Inthe spring of 2011, gradesk-2 teachers were trainedto transition to the newmath and language artsstandards. In the spring ofthis year, those teachinggrades 3-12 will be trainedas well.


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PIQUA — Upper ValleyCareer Center AdultDivision partners with busi-ness and industry to provideready access to an engagedworkforce and customizedworkforce development.The popular, local adult

education center is knownfor career and technicaltraining that ranges frombasic literacy to advancedcomputer software applica-tions and robotics. Theschool’s full-time program-ming includes the School ofPractical Nursing, office andbusiness education, manu-facturing, maintenance,alternative energy andHVAC/R. These long-termprograms are designed toprepare individuals with lit-tle or no skills relating totheir chosen career field tothe point of graduationwhen they have achievedconfidence in their abilities,professional certifications,and college credit transfer-able to any state of Ohioaffiliated university.This assures students

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respond to technologyadvances and shiftsin local trainingneeds. In recent yearsthe school addedHome Health Aideand State TestedNursing Assistant tothe medical relatedoffering. In responseto upsurges in manu-facturing, the schooladded several flextraining optionsincluding welding,PLCs and acceleratedcourse,Manufacturing 101.The full-time machinetrades program wasalso reactivated.The Adult Basic

and LiteracyEducation program isstepping in to fill theneed for basic skilldevelopment relatedto specific in-demandjob areas. New Bridgeprogramming can bethe first step in along and successfulcareer pathway.Current optionsinclude manufactur-ing readiness, medicalreadiness and phar-macy technician. Thetraining prepares stu-

dents for thedemands of fulltimepost-secondary educa-tion or may be adirect route toemployment. Severalcurrent nursing stu-dents took advantageof the medical readi-ness program tobrush up on mathskills and basic studyhabits. They alsoearned CPR, First Aidand AED certifica-tions — all includedat no charge.Students in the

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Staff ReportSIDNEY —With the final day

of classes looming, seniors atLehman Catholic are busy prepar-ing for final exams, planning theBaccalaureate Mass, finalizingtheir future plans and searchingfor summer employment. The fam-ilies of incoming freshmen (theClass of 2016) are equally busy,helping their students make thetransition from junior high to highschool.Lehman Catholic’s class of 2012

will receive scholarships andawards during the Senior AwardsAssembly, scheduled for 8:30 a.m.May 25. Later that evening, thesophomores will fete the seniors fordinner, scheduled for 6 p.m. TheBaccalaureate Mass will be cele-brated by Lehman Chaplain FatherDaniel Hess in the Church of theHoly Angels Friday evening at 7:30p.m. Graduation ceremonies willfollow at 2 p.m. May 27, in theSchlater Family Gymnasium atLehman Catholic.Two long-time staff members

will retire this year with combinedexperience of 52 years.Administrative assistant EileenMyers and bookkeeper SharonNerderman will both begin newphases of their lives. The life-longfriends graduated from Holy AngelsHigh School in 1964. They bothplan to spend time more time withtheir parents, children and grand-children.Accreditation was a major initia-

tive this year. Principal DeniseStauffer spent a considerableamount of time working with thefaculty and staff in preparation forthe External Team Visit, whichtook place in February. Lehman isaccredited by the Ohio CatholicSchool Accrediting Association andAdvancEd (North CentralAssociation of Colleges andSchools).Lehman Catholic also has

received initial approval this yearfrom the Ohio Department ofEducation as a provider of specialeducational services. Families canapply for Jon Patterson SpecialNeeds Scholarships that will covertuition and special services identi-fied on the students IndividualEducational Plan. The lengthyapplication process was initiated

following requests from currentfamilies who wanted all their chil-dren to be able to attend LehmanCatholic.Lehman President Michael

Barhorst received word earlier thisweek that the school’s status as ahigh school able to admit foreignstudents would be renewed.Lehman Catholic has had a longtradition of hosting foreign stu-dents, with more than 50 foreignnationals representing nineteencountries listed among the school’sgraduates. Another country will beadded to the list this year as thefirst graduate from Vietnam willreceive a diploma. LehmanCatholic was initially certified tohost foreign students by the UnitedStates Department of JusticeImmigration and NaturalizationService in 2002. Prior to 9-11, for-eign students were processedthrough the Archdiocese ofCincinnati.Using funds from the Secure the

Future Campaign, the roof on theJerry DeLong Gymnasium wasreplaced in March. The replace-ment of the roof was one of thestated priorities of the Secure theFuture Campaign. Campaign fundsalso will be used to replace the roofon the original building this sum-mer.Eighteen students enrolled in

the school’s Dual EnrollmentProgram earned 240 college credits— never leaving campus — poten-tially saving their parents morethan a quarter million dollars incollege costs. The program, now inits third year, provides the opportu-nity for Lehman students to receivecollege and high school creditsimultaneously.Three of Lehman Catholic’s

Partner Schools — St. Patrick(Troy), Piqua Catholic and HolyAngels (Sidney) — are involved ina parent initiative designed toaddress the recruitment andretention of students. Created byparents who have a passion for K-12 Catholic education, the parentsare exploring ways to shareresources between the schools fordevelopment, curriculum, enrich-ment and building community.Look for new and great ideas fromthese devoted promoters ofCatholic education.

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BY RYAN HONEYMANDirector of Marketing &Community Relations

Edison Community CollegeFor Ohio Community Media

PIQUA — EdisonCommunity College will berolling out a new servicemodel in student servicesbeginning in mid-Octoberthat is designed to assistnew, current and prospec-tive students with anyquestions they may haveabout the admissionsprocess, advising, financialaid and more.

“We’re moving awayfrom a ‘shop the mall’model to more of a ‘person-al shopper’ model,” saidScott Burnam, dean ofenrollment services.“Instead of a student orparent coming in to ask aquestion and have that per-son wait or have to go seekout an answer elsewhere,we’ll have a front line ofstaff workers who can han-dle vast majority of issuesthat would come up.”

The new model was cre-ated over the course of sev-eral weeks of working withconsultants from other col-leges.

Under the new system,resources will be allocatedto address the general,everyday needs of students,from phone calls andemails to face-to-face toensure that service isdelivered effectively andefficiently.

“All of the things we’reimplementing, from mak-ing it easier to get ananswer about a classchange to scheduling meet-ings with a faculty advisorare really all a part of thethings we’re doing here atEdison to improve the suc-cess of our students,” saidMaggie Sykes, dean of stu-dent success. “This is agreat step as we continueto look for ways to actively

improve our studentrecruitment and retention.”

The financial aiddepartment at Edison isone of the areas where stu-dents and parents will beseeing a change when itcomes to needing assis-tance. Changes in the newmodel will ensure that stu-dents facing problems thatfall outside the realm ofthe everyday commonquestions about financialaid can now have easieraccess to advising, improv-ing the processing time forfinancial aid of all types.

Current and studentsnew to Edison can expectto see the changes rollingout just after the start ofthe Fall semester. Studentservices personnel andadvisers are currentlyworking on altering jobdescriptions and preparingfor training that will becompleted by the time thenew model launches.

“This is more than anevolution of how we pro-vide these services,” addedBurnam. “We see this as

the emergence of a newmodel, much better adapt-ed to ensuring that ourservice and function areasare being brought togetherin a manner that enhancesthe experience a studenthas at Edison.”

The new model requiredstaff and faculty taskedwith implementing the newmodel to take a look atwhat was being done atother schools and thenadapt it in a way thatwould provide the bestservice to the studentscoming to Edison.

“This really shows, onEdison’s part, a willingnessto continue to meet thedemands and needs of ourstudents,” said TeresaRoth, director of admis-sions. “Anytime you caneliminate many of thesteps it normally takes toget an answer or some-thing done and still contin-ue to deliver excellent cus-tomer service to those whoneed assistance, you’regoing to get a lot of posi-tive feedback.”

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PROVIDED PHOTOCoordinator of student grants and scholarships adviser Logan Billing works with a studenton a loan application at Edison Community College.

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BRADFORD — BradfordPublic Library has receivedseveral grants throughDarke and Miami countiesthat are being used for thefollowing:• Darke County — Lydia

E. Schaurer Memorial TrustFund. To improve the quali-ty of historical artifacts andpreserve them. The libraryhas several volunteers whowork diligently to helppatrons access the collectionof historical artifacts andwork one-on-one to assist intheir genealogy searches.Library staff also have been

able to frame a number ofhistorical Bradford photos,thanks to the word-workingof Dave Painter.• Miami County

Foundation, monetary dona-tions from the CovingtonEagles and an anonymousdonation were all used topurchase an interactivewhiteboard, document cam-era and laptop to expandbusiness, school and organi-zational needs. Area busi-nesses and organizations,including Bradford Schoolsand home schooling parentscan take advantage of this

type of technology for train-ing, Webinars, Internet fieldtrips, along with ourSaturday, “Read, Rest &Relax” time to view differentcable news channels, readnewspapers and more than70 magazines and periodi-cals.The library also offers

“Friday’s at the Movies” orFriday Cinema, which willshow a recently releasedfamily-oriented movie, com-plete with popcorn andtreats.• Wal-Mart Foundation.

The library recently

received a grant to createpamphlets, brochures andtraining manuals for thelibrary and computer/Inter-net training sessions taughtby business teacher SharonMoore and library directorCherie Roeth, along with aHearing Impaired Sign-Language classes taught byRusty Martin.Other library events at

Bradford:• In the near future,

Bradford Public Library willfinally self-publish its book

BY ROBIN HEINTZMarketing & Publications

Piqua Public Library

PIQUA — Book lovers ofall ages have long relied onthe creativity and enthusi-asm of the Piqua Library’sstaff and their diverse pro-gram offerings. Today, thelibrary provides the commu-nity with a wide variety ofenrichment opportunities:• Computer access and

basic computer classes• Local history resources

and genealogy assistance• Events focusing on cul-

tural enrichment and thearts• Outreach to the elderly

and housebound• Community and social

involvement opportunities“The library is more than

just a place to find books oruse computers,” said JamesOda, Piqua Public LibraryDirector. “The historic FortPiqua Plaza has become acommunity arts, cultural andmeeting center for Piqua andthe surrounding area.”When you visit the

library, be sure that youenjoy the many new localhistory displays. Those ofyou that remember thePiqua Historical Museum onMain Street will notice somefamiliar pieces, as well assome never-before-seen

items on display throughoutthe building. Thanks to anOhio Facilities Commissiongrant, specifically earmarkedfor display cases and materi-als, library staff are able toshowcase a wide variety ofitems from the museum’scollection.The formation of a library

Friends group has broad-ened offerings this year. Ledby Ruth Koon, this hard-working and active commit-tee seeks additional pro-gramming opportunitiesthat enhance the library’srole as a community and cul-tural hub. Additionally, theFriends serve a fundraisingfunction, accepting dona-

tions that further the workof the library. Applications tojoin the Friends group areavailable at the circulationdesk.Outreach Services are

one of the ways library staffseek encourage reading atevery age. Bruce, our out-reach specialist, takes bookson the road and right to thedoorstep of patrons unableto visit the library. With aroute that includes localnursing homes as well asprivate residences, Brucemakes book recommenda-tions based upon your inter-ests, picks up books that aredue and drops off new mate-rials regularly.

Upcoming Activities:• Monday, June 4, is the

official kickoff for thelibrary’s Summer ReadingClubs. Each group will haveits own activities and incen-tives designed to encourageyou to spend the summerwith a good book.• The Adult Club fea-

tures a “Summer Olympics”theme this year. Prizes willbe given, a weekly moviewill be shown, and a 100,000page reading goal will betracked. If the goal isreached, the LibraryFoundation will reward allpatrons with the purchase ofadditional new books featur-ing a “2012 Adult ReadingClub” bookplate. Fill outyour entry form at the frontdesk.• The Teen 2012 program

is “Own the Night.” Everyweek will have its owntheme, and feature one teenmovie and one teen craft.Prize entries will be award-ed for reading and participa-tion, and an end of summerparty is planned. (Grades 7-12)• The children’s summer

reading theme is “OddballOlympics.” Daily games,activities and special pro-grams ensure that there isalways something going onat the library. Participationprizes will be awarded.

PROVIDED PHOTOThe Calvert family enjoys spending time at the library,using its resources for both play and schoolwork.

Piqua Library serves as hub of activity

Bradford Public Library puts grant money to use

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BY SHERYL ROADCAPFor Ohio Community Media

COVINGTON — The vil-lage of Covington has aprized gem in its J.R.Clarke Public Library. Thelibrary, 102 E. Spring St.,thrives with lots of activityall throughout the day, fromits “little library listeners”— youngsters 3 to 5 yearsold, to those enjoying thedaily paper, to senior citi-zens taking advantage ofthe free monthly visit froman Upper Valley MedicalCenter wellness nurse, whoprovide free blood-pressureand glucose checks.Although the library has

had several locations, andnow has been settled atEast Spring Street since1981, its namesake derivesfrom the dedication madein 1950, because the previ-ous location (of 30 years)was made available by Mr.and Mrs. J.R. Clarke.The friendly staff at J.R.

Clarke Public Library cer-tainly seems intent uponfulfilling the library’s mis-sion of providing “a broadrange of library materialsand services to meet theeducational, cultural andrecreational needs of thepublic.”Proof of this comes as

the library recently joinedthe viral world by erectingits own Webpage for thefirst time. Funding for thewebsite was made possiblefrom an unexpected mone-tary gift from theCovington High Schoolclass of 1961, who wereusing the library’s auditori-um to plan and creatememory books for sale. Nowpatrons can stay connectedto the various ongoing pro-grams and events easierthan ever, and even reservetheir borrowed booksonline.Library Director

Marjorie Mutzner admitted,“We are so lucky. I willnever say anything nega-

tive about this communityand our support. We havesuch community support, itoverwhelms me.”Mutzner raves about the

library’s growth and thepublic’s generosity sayingthat due to various dona-tions or contributions, thelibrary continues to “main-tain” financially upon a for-mula that was set up longbefore she came to J. R.Clarke Public Library, morethan 21 years ago, and saysthat they have never had toask for a levy.Covington’s public

library is centrally locatedalongside a nice-sized,enclosed parking lot, withthree floors, including anauditorium, a children’sarea, general use areas,and a genealogy/historicalroom. The auditorium is aversatile area where bi-weekly story-time is heldevery Tuesday at 9 a.m.and 10 a.m., meetings gath-er, and small assembliestake place — like the finaleto the summer/winter read-ing programs.Mutzner said they just

ended the winter readingprogram (which is uniqueto J.R. Clarke PublicLibrary, since mostlibraries only run a sum-mer program), and nowthey are gearing up for

their six-week summerreading program for chil-dren ages 3 through thefifth-grade. The theme forthis summer’s reading pro-gram is “Ice Cream ForBooks,” which is held June4 through July 28. Mutznerconfesses that since foodseems to be the biggestpay-off for the kids, everytime they return a book,they receive a treat to eat.During the winter, thetheme was “Be A SmartCookie,” so they received acookie, but now that it’s onto summer, they will get asmall cup of ice cream inexchange for their finishedbook.“The kids have to have

read at least five books (bythe end of the program) andthen they get a special invi-tation — for kind of like areward for participating,and this time we had areading genie. And wealways have a goody-bagthat they take with them —and we give prizes,”Mutzner explained of thefinale assembly to the read-ing program, for which 234children read more than8,000 books.Children have their own

area, complete with twocomputers (one of whichwas recently funded by theWeikert family) for search-

ing the catalogue for mate-rial that they would like toread, as well as three com-puters at the “early learn-ing station” for children 18months of age and up thathave educational games forbecoming comfortable on acomputer.Recently, the library also

expanded its genealogy/his-torical room.Although J.R. Clarke

Public Library does nothave a computer lab, thereare three computers avail-able to the public in thegeneral use area that thestaff is happy to helpanswer whatever questionsor problems people mayhave. Also, the library’s booksale is June 8-9, and it’s adonation only sale.All information about

happenings at the library isavailable at www.jrclarkelibrary.org, or call 473-2226.

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PHOTO BY SHERYL ROADCAP/FOR OHIO COMMUNITY MEDIAStory-time coordinator Rachel Larson reads to a group of 3-to 5-year-old “little library listeners” during one of theTuesday bi-weekly storytimes in the auditorium of J.R.Clarke Public Library.

on The Great Depressionthrough World War IIMemories. In November2010, the library received30-plus handwritten andtyped oral histories of thistime period including pic-tures of friends and family.People from Darke andMiami counties and also thecommunity of Bradford par-

ticipated. Library employeeStacie Layman, formerdirector, Wanda Costello,library volunteer SueVickroy, Truman Bashoreand Cynthia Vogel areamong many individualswho have worked on thisproject.• The library is working

with the Harris CreekCemetery Trustees to digi-tize their records for easier

access by them and alsogenealogists.• During the summer

the library relies heavily onits “Triple T” TeenVolunteers (Teen-TweenTeam). They offer assis-tance with summer readingclub activities, assist inchanging library signageand are all-around wonder-ful students in which towork. They help organize

and plan various summeractivities with the librarydirector.• The library’s Preschool

StoryTime is manned by for-mer Darke County Teacherof the Year, Chris Palsgrove.She is a wonderful resourcefor parents of preschoolersand her StoryHour onTuesdays at 11 a.m. includea wide range of activitiesand stories.



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BY BETHANY J. ROYEROhio Community [email protected]

PIQUA — The end of2011 saw big changes as for-mer Fishers, Ind.,city manager GaryHuff took helm ofthe vacated Piquaposition in October.With that change

came fresh ideasthat incorporatednumerous communi-ty initiatives such asINVOLVE, Adopt-a-Program and theGovernment Academy.INVOLVE (Interested

Neighbors VolunteeringValuable Energy) waslaunched in December. Itassists residents with smallno-cost property mainte-nance issues they are unableto handle themselves. Suchactivities may include shov-eling snow or even housewashing.The Adopt-a-Program is

for individuals, groups ororganizations to providemaintenance and steward-ship to various public areas,such as trails, parks andparking lots.More than just an adopt-

a-park program, adoptioncan be of almost anything inthe community with partici-pants encouraged to takecare of their adopted area atleast once a year and to

report any problems orissues to the city.Some adoptions have

included the roses atMcCulloch Gazebo and MotePark sign, the Piqua

Hydraulic Canal andRoadside Park.The city’s first-

ever GovernmentAcademy began inApril with more thantwo dozen partici-pants who got abehind-the-sceneslook at a number ofcity operations, such

as the police and fire depart-ments, utilities and water,and more.In early 2012, a random

1,200 residents took part inthe National Citizen Surveythat asked such questions asrating the city as a place tolive, ease of travel, safetyand volunteer activities.While programs made the

news, so too did construction,with the largest being themain artery between theeast and west side of the cityto be closed for seven monthsas part of the East AshStreet ReconstructionProject.This is just one of several

of the $28 million in localconstruction projects thatinclude construction of a newpower systems building,demolition of the formerPiqua Memorial Hospitalsite for a school campus and

the seeking of a grant fordemolition of the old powerplant, the latter of which willbe redesigned into a water-front park.Grant dollars have been a

tremendous asset to the cityof Piqua, having providedfunds for numerous projects.City commission meetings

are held every first and thirdTuesday of the month at7:30 p.m. in the commissionchamber on the second floorof the MunicipalGovernment Complex.For those seeking a more

informal opportunity tospeak with their city leaders,a commission work session isoffered once a month in thecommission chambers start-ing at 7:30 p.m.The public is invited and

encouraged to attend.Meeting agendas are

available both online atwww.piquaoh.org and at the

government complex.City manager:Gary [email protected] members:Ward 1 commissionerJohn [email protected] 2 commissionerBill [email protected] 3 commissionerJoseph [email protected] 4 commissionerJudy [email protected] 5 commission

and city mayorLucy [email protected] (work)773-7929 (home)

OCM PHOTO/MIKE ULLERYPiqua Government Academy participant Mary FrancisRodriguez mans a fire hose under the watchful eye of fire-fighter Cledus Hawk during a recent academy class at thefire department.

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At the State of the Cityaddress in March, MayorMichael Beamish said Troyhas achieved significantfinancial gains despite alackluster national econo-my.“Stressful times can

bring out the worst in some,but they can also producesome new and creativeways to problem-solve,” hesaid. “Being an optimist, Isee these challenging timesas opportunities.”Beamish pointed to

Troy’s Enterprise Programas evidence of Troy’sgrowth. Participating busi-nesses ConAgra, AmericanHonda, Clopay, F & PAmerica and IshmaelPrecision Tool boasted atotal of 2,621 employees bythe end of 2011 versus theprojected 2,132 — a differ-ence of almost 500. Actualtotal investment also beatexpectations by $47.1 mil-lion.Several new restaurants

— most notably, Marion’sPiazza — opened recently,further proving Troy’sgrowth, Beamish said.“Look around Troy. You

see new businesses, repre-senting jobs and investmentdollars,” he said.Other opportunities on

the horizon include rebuild-ing the Adams StreetBridge; developingTreasure Island and theGreat Miami River; becom-ing a designated BikeFriendly Community (froman honorable mention lastyear); sustaining partner-ships with UrbanaUniversity and Troyschools; and possibly creat-

ing a regional water supplywith Piqua.Beamish also briefly dis-

cussed his upcoming trip toJapan with public serviceand safety director PatrickTitterington, Troy Area ofCommerce director J.C.Wallace and interpreterAlex Hara. They will meetwith the overseas parentcompanies of local business-

es in order to promote eco-nomic expansion on both asmall and large scale.Backing domestic business-es will always be a priority,the mayor stressed.“In today’s economic cli-

mate — I think you’ll allagree with me — it is goodto say, ‘We are holding ourown,’” Beamish remarked.“We may not have had thebig economic announcementthis year, but the city ofTroy hasn’t laid off a singleemployee, we have main-tained our services, and wehave provided quality of lifeopportunities for our citi-zens and visitors.”Beamish voiced his oppo-

sition to centralized incometax collection, stating thatsuch a system would com-promise Troy’s ability tocollect its rightful pool oflocal revenue. Grants couldbe sought in the future tosupport programs. Themayor praised businesses,partner organizations andindividuals for their unwa-vering support. But heacknowledged that strug-gles lie ahead.“There are inherent chal-

lenges in attaining theselofty goals,” Beamish said.“(T)he year ahead promisesto be an exciting and nerve-wracking time for all of usin the city of Troy. … Thisis our challenge. This is ouropportunity.”

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERTroy City Beautification Committee hosted an Arbor Daycelebration at Menke Park on April 27 while honoring Thomand Pat Robinson with the planting of a tulip poplar tree atthe park. Area school students, including Jenna Gerig andAshley Beachy fromTroy Christian Elementary School, hada hand in shoveling dirt onto the tree during the event.

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Piqua Plaza (November).The Safety Council’s

Health and Safety Fair willbe June 14 at A LearningPlace in Piqua. The SafetyCouncil provides safety edu-cation and standards for allmembers. The fair is an opti-mum opportunity for atten-dees to network with othersafety professionals, show-case their organization andmeet a wide variety of poten-tial customers. MonthlySafety Council meetings areheld at A Learning Place thesecond Thursday of eachmonth.On July 11, the PACC will

partner with other areachambers to host the State ofthe Hospital

/Healthcare. Thepresenters willbe UVMCPresident andCEO Tom Parkerand GreaterDayton AreaHospitalAssociationPresident and CEO BryanBucklew. A luncheon isplanned at the PiquaCountry Club with the pres-entation to follow.Reservations already are

being received for the PACCAnnual Ambassador GolfOuting scheduled for July 16at the Piqua Country Club.The outing is a highly antici-pated event where our mem-bers can invite current orpotential customers, employ-ees, and friends for a wonder-

ful after-noon anda chanceat a bagof cash orthe oppor-tunity toenjoy aluxury

Dragons suite outfit-ted with all the good-ies.Sept. 20 marks the annual

Steak Fry and Auction host-ed by the PACCAmbassadors, a muchsought-after evening. Enjoy agrilled steak, meet andsocialize with fellow chambermembers, and in addition todinner, you will be treated toa wide array of merchandiseto be auctioned.The Miami County Joint

Chambers will con-duct their annualState of the Countyluncheon on Oct. 24beginning at noonat the PiquaCountry Club.County commission-ers Richard Cultice,Jack Evans andJohn “Bud” O’Brien

will give an overview of thecounty as well as a previewfor the coming year.The 2012 year ends with

the Holiday Open Housesponsored by the PACC toshow appreciation to mem-bers and volunteers whohave contributed to the suc-cess of the chamber yearafter year. This year’s cele-bration will be held on thesecond floor of Z’s on Dec. 6.


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BY BETHANY J. ROYEROhio Community [email protected]

PIQUA — Once a historicmotel, the Fort Piqua Plazain downtown Piqua offersnumerous possibilities forresidents and visitors. Fromthe city library to Winansfine chocolates and coffee onthe first floor, to six individ-ual conference and banquetrooms on the fourth, there’ssomething for everyone andany event at the Fort PiquaPlaza.

Piqua Public LibraryOriginally located at the

former Piqua Men’s Club at124 W. Greene St. under thename of the Flesh PublicLibrary, eventually becamethe Piqua Public Libraryafter a move to the renovat-ed Fort Piqua Plaza buildingin October 2008.As a central community

hub, the library holdsnumerous events, includingreading programs, movienights, friends of the library,book signings, “SouperThursdays,” workshops,

author fair, gardening andhealth clinics, computerclasses and genealogy.The library also is home

to an amazing collection ofartwork with a recentspring-time tour given bydirector James Oda.Children enjoy an entire

floor devoted to them, com-plete with a Steiff ToyCollection display and stage,storytime and puppetshows.Teens have their own

zone and activities.Winans Fine

Chocolates and CoffeeWith six locations

throughout the MiamiValley and in Columbus,Winans has a rich history inthe city of Piqua and callsthe Fort Piqua Plaza home.With humble beginnings

in the late 1800s inMichigan, the candymakeropened the Winans CarriageHouse Candies in Piqua in1961.While there have been

numerous name changes,the traditional recipes arestill the same, passed down

through generations of thethe business’ namesake.The family takes great

pride in offering candy thathas no preservatives, isnever frozen and celebratedits 50th anniversary inOctober 2011.Winans makes butter,

orange and maple creams,toffees, Bavarian mints andwurtles, hand-wrappedcaramels, and old-fashionedbrittles in copper kettles.Coffee has been a popu-

lar addition to the Winanslines, voted best in Daytonthe last four years in a row.For more information,

call (773)-2765 or visitwww.winanscandies.com

Fort Piqua PlazaConference and BanquetCenterWhether it is a simple

board meeting, a largegroup function or an elegantwedding, the Fort PiquaPlaza Conference andBanquet Center on thefourth floor of the historicFort Piqua Plaza on NorthMain Street makes for aperfect pick.

This state-of-the-art facil-ity boasts six individualrooms, the exclusive ban-quet facility, grand ballroom,William McKinley, UlyssesS. Grant, William H. Taft,James A. Garfield, WarrenG. Harding and RutherfordB. Hayes.These rooms vary in size

for groups as small as 24 orless to those as large as 350people for receptions, cere-monies, rehearsal dinnersand showers.The banquet center was

host to the first ever OhioConference of CommunityDevelopment regional meet-ing, as well as the NationalBrownfields SustainableCommunities Conferenceand the State of EconomicDevelopment in April, theOhio Community MediaWeddings of Distinctionevent last August and theupcoming November MiamiCounty Chamber OpenHouse.For more information,

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BY TOM MILLHOUSEOhio Community [email protected]

COVINGTON — Therewill be activities rangingfrom good food and aparade to music andamusement ridesthis summer whenthe village hoststhe first CovingtonSummer Bash cele-bration.Another major

event in the villageplanned this sum-mer will be the hir-ing of the communi-ty’s first-ever vil-lage administrator.The Covington Summer

Bash is scheduled forFriday, July 6, andSaturday, July 7, at theCovington Middle Schoolon Wright Street. ChrisHaines, Summer Bashchairman, said during arecent interview that plan-ning for the communitycelebration has been goingvery well.Haines, who was co-

chair of the Covington175th Anniversary in 2010,said organizers startedplanning early for theSummer Bash, and thecommunity has respondedwell to the festival, includ-ing sponsors who are help-ing to offset the festivalexpenses.“Covington is the kind of

community that supportswhatever is going on,” hesaid, noting sponsorshipsand local involvement inthe celebration has beenstrong, especially consider-ing the slow economy. “Youcan see the excitementbuilding,” he said. “Wehave increased participa-tion by civic groups.”One of the focal points

of interest is the entertain-ment lineup.Haines said there was a

strong push from the com-munity to see the Beatles

tribute group “The Return”perform again after beingso well received at the2010 celebration. TheReturn will be the mainentertainment act onSaturday, July 7. TheReturn will take the stage

at 8 p.m. Also per-forming that daywill be TheAmerican Kings at2 p.m. and TheDrive at 5 p.m.The Friday

night lineup alsofeatures a list ofpopular entertain-ers.“A lot of people

are excited aboutour Friday night entertain-ment,” Haines said.The first act of the open-

ing night at 7 p.m. will beTouch, a Motown tributegroup performing songs byThe Four Tops, MarvinGaye, Stevie Wonder, TheJackson 5, TheTemptations and more. TheR&B group will be followedby the Red Hot RhythmReview at 9:30 p.m.Another highlight of the

Covington Summer Bashwill be a communityparade, which begins at10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7.Local groups and organiza-tions are encouraged to par-ticipate in the parade,Haines said.The Covington Outreach

Association will sponsor its5K Run/Walk. The race willbegin at 8 a.m., with same-day registration starting at7 a.m.Pre-registration forms

can be downloaded from theSummer Bash websitewww.covingtonsummerbash.com. Moreinformation about the festi-val also is available on thewebsite.Haines said organizers

are “pushing participationin the race,” noting it is amajor fundraiser for theCOA. “They are an organi-

zation that puts lots backinto the community,”Haines said.Saturday night’s events

will be capped off with afireworks display.A growing number of

churches, civic organiza-tions and other groups willbe having food booths atthe Covington SummerBash.Triple Treat Shows of

Cincinnati will providerides, games and conces-sions for the celebration.Covington Chamber of

Commerce also has assisted

with the CovingtonSummer Bash and GlennHollopeter, chamber presi-dent, said the chamber alsoplans to continue its popu-lar Covington ChristmasCandlelight Open House,now a two-day event.Another major event this

summer in the village willbe the employment of a vil-lage administrator.Citing a need for a full-

time professional to super-vise the day-to-day opera-tions of the village govern-ment, Covington VillageCouncil began the processseveral months ago of hir-ing the community’s firstvillage administrator.The position has drawn

many applications andMayor Ed McCord saidcouncil expects to hire aperson in th next fewmonths to fill the position,with the target startingdate being July 1.According to a job

description approved earlierthis year, among the dutiesof the village administratorwill be carrying out thedirectives of the mayor,monitoring departmentoperating budgets, assistwith the preparation of cap-ital improvement projects,write grant applications forthe village and assess anddevelop recommendationsfor improving the efficiencyand effectiveness of villageoperations and services.

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VILLAGECOUNCIL

• Mayor Ed McCord,105 Crosby St., (937) 473-5061

Council members:• Doris Beeman, 251 N.

Ludlow St., (937) 418-8488

• Scott Tobias, 312Harrison St. (937) 473-3322

• Joyce Robertson, 201E. Lindsey St. (937) 473-3964

• Marc Basye, 215 S.Pearl St. (937) 473-9858

• Tim Angle, 307 N.Grant St. (937) 473-8160

• Lois Newman, 11 S.High St. (937) 473-2253

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FORT ROWDYMUSEUM

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ed to community’s historyand offers workshops. Openby appointment.

OVERFIELD TAVERNMUSEUM

� 201 E.Water St., Troy.Phone: 335-4019Houses items related to

the early history of Troy. Thefirst building built in the city,it has served as a tavern,church, school, courthouseand private residence.Open April-October from

1-4 p.m. Saturdays andSundays and by appoint-ment. Free.

JOHNSTON FARM ANDINDIAN AGENCY

� 9845 Hardin Road,Piqua.Phone: 773-2522Includes Johnston Farm,

a major trading site duringthe early 19th century, a his-tory of Ohio farming muse-um and a portion of theMiami-Erie Canal. Open, forgroups by appointment,April-May, Sept.-Oct., 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; June-August, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thurs.-Fri.; and noon to 5p.m. Sat.-Sun. or by appoint-ment.

ROSSVILLE MUSEUMAND CULTURALCENTER

� 8350 McFarland Road,Piqua.Phone: 773-6789Houses the African-

American Cultural Centerand features displays por-traying their history in theRossville/Piqua area, acrossthe nation and in Africa. Themuseum was the home offormer Randolph slave YorkRial. Open by appointment.Free.

TIPPECANOEHISTORICAL MUSEUM

� 20 N. Third St., TippCity.Phone: 667-4092Focuses on change and

growth in Tipp City andMonroe Township. OpenApril-October, 2-4 p.m.Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. sec-ond Sunday and by appoint-ment. Also open 10 a.m. tonoon Saturdays during

Farmers Market weekends.Free.

TROY-HAYNERCULTURAL CENTER

� 301 W. Main St., Troy.Phone: 339-0457 or visit

www.troyhayner.orgOffers cultural programs,

displays, tours, meeting facil-ities and more. Formerly theHayner family mansion andTroy-Miami County PublicLibrary. Open 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 7-9p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-5p.m. Sunday. Free.

UNION TOWNSHIPHISTORICAL MUSEUMAND QUAKERRESEARCH CENTER

� 47 N. Main St., WestMilton.Phone: 698-3820 or 698-

4804Offers displays on town-

ship history, archives andresearch collection onQuaker history and more.Open Tuesday 2-4:30 p.m.,last Sunday of the monthfrom 2-4 p.m. and byappointment. Free.

WACO MUSEUM

� 1876 S. County Road25-A, TroyPhone: 335-9226 or visit

wacoairmuseum.orgFeatures history of

WACO Aircraft Co., foundedby Clayton Brukner. Openmid-March-December, 9a.m. to noon Mon.-Thurs.,noon to 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.,and by appointment. Adults$6, military ID $5, 7-17 $3,under 7 free.

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Several Miami County museums offer a variety of fun activities for families. Travel to Piqua for theRossville Museum and Cultural Center for a lesson on African-American history or visit the

Troy-Hayner Cultural Center to view exhibits and hear a jazz concert.

Museums offer a variety of activities

State Parks• Hueston Woods State

ParkOxford(513) 523-6347• Indian Lake State ParkRussells Point(937) 843-2717• John Bryan State ParkYellow Springs(937) 767-1274• Kiser Lake State ParkSt. Paris(937) 362-3822• Lake Loramie State ParkFt. Loramie(937) 295-2011• Miami CountyPark District2535 Ross RoadTipp City, OH 45371667-1086• Five Rivers Metro ParksDayton(937) 275-PARKPro Sports• Dayton DragonsMinor League BaseballFifth Third Field220 N. PattersonDayton, OH 45402(937) 228-BATS• Cincinnati BengalsFootballOne Paul Brown StadiumCincinnati, OH 45202(513) 621-3550• Cincinnati RedsBaseballGreat American Ball Park100 Main St.Cincinnati, OH 45202(513) 765-7400

Amusement Parks• Kings IslandKings Mills(513) 754-5700• Cedar PointSandusky(419) 627-2350Arenas• Hobart Arena255 Adams St., Troy(937) 339-2911• Dayton Convention CenterDayton(937) 333-4700• Hara ArenaDayton(937) 278-4776• Memorial HallDayton(937) 225-5949• Ervin J. Nutter CenterWright State University,

Fairborn(937) 775-4789• University ofDayton ArenaUniversity of Dayton, Dayton(937) 229-4635Colleges• Edison Community

College1973 Edison Drive, Piqua(937) 778-8600• Central State UniversityWilberforce(937) 376-6011• Miami UniversityOxford(513) 529-1809• Ohio State UniversityColumbus(614) 292-6446• Sinclair Community

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OCM PHOTO/MELODY VALLIEUVisitors stop to watch a polar bear swimming at the Columbus Zoo Polar Frontier.


It’s a happenin’ placeDiverse lineup of events keeps Hobart Arenaat the forefront of area entertainment scene

Staff Reports

During the 1950s, HobartArena in Troy was a newmulti-purpose facility thatwas gaining attention as aworld renowned entertain-ment mecca. It was home toa minor league hockey teamand a local recreationalskating group, and it alsohosted a number of concertsby some of the biggestnames in popular music.

Roy Rogers, Gene Autry,Nat King Cole, Tex Ritter,Sonja Henie, Victor Borge,Liberace, Guy Lombardo andPatti Page were some of theacts who graced the stage ofthe arena, which opened onSept. 6, 1950 — just in timeto host 10 sold-out perform-ances of Holiday on Ice.

Even Elvis Presley per-formed at the arena, doingtwo shows — at 3 and 8p.m. — on Nov. 24, 1956,just a few months before hislegendary January 1957performance on “the EdSullivan Show,” whichlaunched his meteoric riseto fame.

But by the mid-2000s,the arena named for theHobart family had beenunderutilized and hemor-rhaging red ink for years. Itwas home to several profes-sional hockey teams overthe years, and a variety ofrecreational ice programs,including the Troy SkatingClub, and it was availablefor private rental. But itwasn’t being actively mar-keted as a national or evenregional entertainmentvenue, and it’s ongoing oper-ating deficit averagedbetween $350,000 to$400,000.

By late 2007, though,things began to change.Troy City Council had been

growing increasingly frus-trated with the ongoingdeficits and began seekingsolutions, including increas-ing the arena’s visibilityonce again as a regional andnational entertainmentvenue.

In response, city recre-ation department directorand arena manager KenSiler authored a report,released at the March 8,2008, Troy Recreation Boardmeeting, that suggested apackage of ideas that couldincrease the arena’s usabili-ty and increase its revenue,which in turn could cut intoits ongoing deficits.

The ideas included rais-ing the arena’s parking fees,operating concessions “in-house,” securing additionaladvertising agreements —

and allowing the arena tosell alcohol for the fist timein its 58-year history.

In June 2008, councilagreed to legislation thatput the issue of alcohol salesat the arena on the ballot,and in November, Troy resi-dents approved selling alco-hol at the arena by a 57-43percent margin.

In early February 2009,Hobart Arena history wasmade when beer was avail-able and sold from threeconcession stands inside thearena when the visitingDayton Bombers hockeyteam — who were based atthe Nutter Center on thecampus of Wright StateUniversity, but had a tradi-tion of playing one or twogames a year at Hobart —took the ice for a Saturday

evening game againstJohnstown.

DIVERSE SELECTIONWhile its not Madison

Square Garden or RedRocks, over the past fewyears, the arena has gradu-ally been gaining tractionas an entertainment venue.Siler and his staff havebooked a diverse selectionof national touring actsthat have included LukeBryan, the Temptations,Terry Fator, Foreigner,Third Day and the OakRidge Boys.

Other notable acts haveincluded Justin Moore withEaston Corbin, StephenCurtis Chapman andCasting Crowns, which,

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERCountry music singer Luke Bryan performs for a crowd Oct. 22, 2011, following JoshThompson, Lee Brice and Matt Mason at Troy’s Hobart Arena.

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along with Fator, were nearsell-outs in the arena.

Siler credits the recre-ation board and city councilfor “authorizing a moreproactive approach, ratherthan just waiting around forpeople to just rent the(arena).” And he said alcoholsales — while not a totalpanacea — have helped himbook acts, such as Foreigner,that he otherwise couldn’thave.

“There are a lot of piecesof the puzzle that havehelped us get to where weare. The whole staff hasdone an excellent job ofmaking the arena a viableand inviting place to come.But (alcohol sales andincreased national market-ing) are the two big pieces,”Siler said.

In addition to allowing

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERTroy Skating Club coach Deb Miller works with Miranda Tatom on her landing position andextension on spiral during a practice session at Hobart Arena.


the arena to book certainacts, alcohol sales have pro-vided a new stream of rev-enue the area previously did-n’t have. And the increasedmarketing of national actshas also meant an increase inrental usage by other commu-nity and private organiza-tions.“The increased visibility

has resulted in increasedrental usage,” Siler said.Siler has partnered with

Variety Attractions to bringin a number of acts and saidHobart is starting to be onpeople’s minds as an enter-tainment option.“I think we’re gaining

momentum and we’re contin-uing to get new patrons toattend our events. I think theword and interest is continu-ing to spread,” he said.

Hobart Arena Facts• Completed in September

1950• 3,782-seat multi-pur-

pose building located at 225Adams St., Troy. As a concertvenue, the arena can seat upto 5,282; when used for tradeshows, the arena can accom-modate 15,725 square feet ofspace. The arena containsfour permanent concessionstands, four dressing roomsand a referee’s room andseven box-office windows. Ithas a ceiling height of only34 feet.• Home to a community

skating club soon after itopened. That club has mor-phed into the Troy SkatingClub, a member of theUnited States Figure Skatingorganization.• Home to the Troy Bruins

hockey team of theInternational Hockey Leaguefrom 1951-59, and the MiamiValley Silverbacks of theContinental Indoor FootballLeague from 2006-09. TheBruins returned for a briefrun a few years ago, and theDayton Bombers hockeyteam, based at Hara Arena,played at Hobart Arena about

once a year from 2003-09.• The Troy Sabres, initial-

ly a senior amateur team ofthe Continental HockeyLeague and then minor prowith the All AmericanHockey League, called thearena home from 1982 until1988. Since 1996, the arenahas been used by the TroyTrojans, the high school var-sity hockey team.• Elvis Presley performed

two shows — at 3 and 8 p.m.— on Nov. 24, 1956.• Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin,

the Republican vice presiden-tial candidate, made a

campaign stop Oct. 23, 2008.

The Backstory ofHobart ArenaIn 1946, William H. and

Edward A. Hobart had avision. Their vision was avastly expanded recreationalprogram for the city of Troy.This expansion would involvean 18-hole golf course, a newfootball stadium and a win-ter sports arena.They proposed that if the

residents of Troy passed a$450,000 bond issue to buildthe golf course and stadium,the C.C. Hobart Foundation

would build and give to thecity of Troy a winter sportsfacility.Troy City Council accept-

ed and approved the plan. Ata special election in 1947, theresidents overwhelminglyapproved the plan.The new municipal golf

course opened in April 1947,and the stadium inSeptember that same year.On Sept. 6, 1950, the visionbecame a reality with theopening of Hobart SportsArena.

— Courtesy of the HobartArena


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Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, addresses a crowd ofsupporters during a Road to Victory Rally at Troy’s Hobart Arena on Oct. 23, 2008.


BY MELODY VALLIEUOhio Community [email protected]

Whether it’s thrills, chillsor just a little nature you’relooking for this summer,amusement parks and zoosthroughout Ohio aim toplease.

Visitors to Kings Islandalso will have an opportuni-ty to step back in time toperiods between 245 millionto 65 million years ago withthe world’s largest anima-tronic dinosaur park. Morethan 60 life-sized dinosaurswill be on display inDinosaurs Alive!, including56 animatronic models, inan outdoor Jurassic forestsetting.

The multi-sensory andinteractive dinosaur parkbrings inspiration, scienceand technology together atKings Island where guestswill also hear the soundsand see the movements of60-plus full-sized anima-tronic creations made toreplicate nearly every fea-ture of the dinosaurs.

Each of the animatronicdinosaurs is hand-carvedand covered with skin-likematerials. The six mainscenes and nine thematicexhibits tell a story forguests about what thedinosaurs ate, when andwhere they lived, how theyprotected themselves andhow they adapted to theirprehistoric world. The high-light of Dinosaurs Alive! isthe world’s largest anima-tronic dinosaur, the RuyangYellow River dinosaur,which measures an incredi-ble 72 feet long, 12 feet wideand 30 feet high. Other ani-matronic dinosaurs includethe vicious looking Irratatorand its cousins, theBaryonyx and theSpinosaurus, the lizard-likeStegosaurus, the meat-eat-

ing Tyrannosaurs Rex,three-horned Triceratopsand the flying Pteranodon.

Four of the dinosaurshave interactive consolesthat allow guests to guidedinosaur movement so theycan see how scientistsbelieve each dinosaur movedits arms, tail, mouth andeyes. Other highlightsinclude an excavation sitereplica, a kids’ paleontologi-cal dig site where visitorscan uncover prehistoric fos-sils, and a 1,500 square-footdinosaur-themed gift shopthat will feature more than500 items.

The Dinosaurs Alive!attraction is located nearWindSeeker and the experi-ence can last as long as avisitor wants it to. Theattraction is spread out over12.5 acres and has a 4,000-foot-long path.

“It’s really a park withina park. It could be a standalone attraction,” Helbig

said of the life-like crea-tures. “You’re in a differentworld when you’re in there.You’re not hearing thesights and sounds of KingsIsland anymore, you’re in adifferent whole world.”

Response to the exhibit— which opened in 2011 —has been positive, accordingto Helbig, and guests areimpressed with how educa-tional Dinosaurs Alive! is.He said well-informed tourguides also are available atall times to answer ques-tions. And, unlike many ofKings Islands attractions,there’s no line to stand in.

“It’s a walk through expe-rience. You can go throughat your own pace,” Helbigsaid.

Unlike most other parks,Kings Islands waterpark,Boomerang Bay, is includedin the price of admission,Helbig said. And, a two-dayadmission ticket purchasedonline for $52.99 is a deal

from the 1990s, Helbig said.He said the two-day passesdon’t have to be used onconsecutive days, but any-time during the regular sea-son.

In Sandusky, WindSeekeralso is receiving ravereviews, and offers a nearly30-story view of CedarPoint, Lake Erie and theCedar Point Beach. With theopening of WindSeeker in2011, Cedar Point now has75 rides, including 17 rollercoasters — more rides thanany park in the world.

In addition, the park hasrecently opened several newlive shows for the season.This summer’s new offeringsrange from country favoritesto classic rock and a gravity-defying stunt show withrollerbladers, a skateboard-er and dancers. An ice-skat-ing show featuring Snoopyand the Gang also recently

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PROVIDED PHOTOVisitors can step back in time at Kings Island’s Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit.

opened.One of Cedar Point’s

other 2011 offerings wasPink’s Hot Dogs, aHollywood legend for morethan 70 years, that willopen its first franchise eastof Las Vegas on the CedarPoint Midway. Pink’s isworld-renowned for itsgourmet hot dogs, chili dogs,onion rings and fresh top-pings.

• Cincinnati Zoo &Botanical Garden

Night Hunters opened inspring 2011 at theColumbus Zoo and trans-formed the traditional strollthrough an existing exhibitbuilding into a virtual expe-rience with surprise theatri-cal effects that engage all ofthe visitor’s senses.

“The renovated exhibitwill take the best of theNocturnal House and CatHouse exhibits and createan environment thatimmerses visitors in theworld that becomes activeafter the sun sets — thepredator’s realm,” saidDavid Jenike, chief operat-ing officer at the CincinnatiZoo & Botanical Garden.

The indoor NightHunters exhibit is phaseone of a larger outdoor CatCanyon expansion, which isscheduled to open in full by2013.

The expanded CatCanyon will link the NightHunters experience withthe current Tiger Canyonexhibits and include newspace for pumas and snowleopards.

The project aims to pro-vide visitors with a new,exciting adventure into theworld of great predators,while strengthening thezoo’s commitment to theconservation of threatenedspecies through educationand scientific research inthe wild and at the zoo,according to Jenike.

Night Hunters is home toEurasian eagle owl, Pallas’

cat, clouded-leopard, vam-pire bat, aardvark, ocelot,black-footed cat, sand cat,fishing cat, caracal, fennecfox and bearcat, among oth-ers.

• Columbus Zoo andAquarium

The Polar Frontier at the

Columbus Zoo will trans-port visitors from centralOhio right into the heart ofthe Arctic. There guests willwatch polar bears swimoverhead and Alaskanbrown bears practice theirswimming techniques.

Arctic foxes will watch

you from their homes aschildren explore a polar-themed play area. TheBattelle Ice Bear Outpostoffers interactive games andinformation, detailing thewonders of the icy Arctic



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world — and what we cando to help save it.The zoo also recently

said goodbye to manateesFraulein and Bartlett, butwelcomed orphanedBernice to its ManateeCoast.As a partner in the

United States Fish andWildlife Service’s ManateeRescue and Rehabilitationprogram, the zoo takes inmanatees rescued from thewild and cares for themuntil they can be releasedback into the wild.Fraulein and Bartlett

were released back intothe wild and Bernicejoins Hamilton andTippecanoe.The Columbus Zoo also

is enhancing its NorthAmerica region with theaddition of the Ohio StateSolar Decathlon House, anenergy-efficient solarhouse that will allow zoovisitors to see up close thedesign and workings of asolar powered home.Guests can tour the

home from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Sundays.The Zommbezi Bay

waterpark also is boastingtwo new waterslides — thePython Plunge and BigBoa Falls.Python Plunge offers

thrill seekers an uphillwaterslide.Riders will accelerate to

exhilarating speeds asthey’re blasted uphill onjetted water and then shotinto a 70-foot long landingpool.One of only six in the

United States, Big BoaFalls will whip riders fromside-to-side and throughan enclosed tunnel at highspeeds.Experience the rush of

weightlessness as youcareen over a zero-gravityhill and splash down intoa landing pool.• Toledo ZooNot only is The Toledo

Zoo home to more than9,000 mammals, fish,reptiles, amphibians, birdsand invertebrates, repre-senting more than 800species, but the zoo’s inno-vative exhibits also getvisitors up close to manyof favorites.The zoo’s African ele-

phant — born June 30,2011 — has been namedLucas and he and hismother, Renee, are avail-able for viewing each day.Visitors can make a

stop at the ArcticEncounter and get face-to-face with a polar bear, orstop by the Hippoquariumand watch as a massivehippo floats gracefully by.Interactive learning sta-

tions throughout the zoomake the visit even moreengaging — and educa-tional.Opened in 2009, the

popular Nature’sNeighborhood at theToledo Zoo gives children achance to connect with anarray of animals, from thefamiliar to the exotic.This summer, Nature’s

Neighborhood offers pro-grams all day long foryoung or young-at-heartvisitors.At 10:15 a.m., visitors

can make pet treats.At noon and 2 p.m., zoo

staffers present fun, ani-mal-themed shows at theFisher-Price DiscoveryStage.The afternoon wraps up

with spider feeding at 3p.m., and aviaryfeeding/enrichment at4 p.m.• Kings Island,

Masonwww.visitkingsisland.

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$35.99 if purchased onlineand $52.99 at the gate foradults and $32.99 for jun-ior/senior entry if pur-chased online and at thegate.Hours are 10 a.m. to 10

p.m.; Boomerang Bayhours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.• Cedar Point,

Sanduskywww.cedarpoint.com(419) 627-235Tickets are $47.99 for

adults and $22 for guests48 inches tall or shorter or62 and older and and doesnot include Soak Citywaterpark entry.Soak City entry is

$31.99 for guests48 inches and taller and$17.99 for those less than48 inches tall or 62 andolder.• Columbus Zoo and

Aquarium, Powellwww.columbuszoo.com800-MONKEYSAdmission is free for

2 and under, $9 for chil-dren 2-9, $14 for those10-59 and $10 for those

60 and older.Parking is $5 per car.A two-day pass for the

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONYWEBERWhether you are competitive or just having fun, Miami County golf courses have something for everyone. Above, LeanneNicholas of Piqua took her son, Dimitri, 9, and twin girls, Alexandra, 7, left, and Camilla, to putt a few balls on the practicegreen at Echo Hills Golf Course in Piqua.

Public Courses and their fees for the2012 golf season (information providedby www.ohiogolf.org), include:• Cliffside Golf Course6510 S. State Route 202, Tipp CityPhone: 667-6686Hours: 8 a.m. to dark Monday-Friday; 7

a.m. to dark on Saturday andSundayFees: 9 holes: Weekdays, $9; week-

ends and holidays, $1018 holes: Weekdays, $14; weekends

and holidays, $15Cart rental: 9 holes, $12; 18 holes, $22Special: Monday-Thursday until 1 p.m.

for two people with 18 holesand cart for $46.• Echo Hills Municipal Golf Course2100 Echo Lake Drive, PiquaPhone: 778-2086Fees: 9 holes: Weekdays, $14; week-


and holidays, $22Cart: 9 holes, $7; 18 holes, $12

Special: Weekday special, 18 holeswith cart up until 3 p.m., $24 perperson; weekends, after 11 a.m., 18

holes with cart, $27 per personOn Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

after 3 p.m, junior golfers can play for freewith a full-paying adult.• Hidden Lakes Golf Course5370 E. State Route 571, Tipp CityPhone: 667-8880Fees:Weekdays & Weekends, 9 holes

walking: $15; 9 holes with cart: $2018 holes: $20 includes cart• Homestead Golf Course5327 Worley Road, Tipp CityPhone: 698-4876Fees: 9 holes: Weekdays, $17; week-


and holidays, $22Cart: 9 holes, $11.50; 18 holes, $22Special: After 2 p.m. on weekends, 18

holes is $15; Monday, $20 forgreens fees and half a cart; Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday, $25 for

greens fees and half a cart; and Friday,$28 greens fees and half a cart.• Miami Shores Golf Club402 E. Staunton Road, Troy.Phone: 335-4457Fees: 9 holes: Weekdays, $14.50;

weekends and holidays, $14.5018 holes: Weekdays, $20; weekends

and holidays, $23Cart: 9 holes, $7; 18 holes, $12Specials: A weekday special that runs

year round is $25 for 18 holeswith a cart before 3 p.m. On weekends

and holidays, golfers can walk18 holes after 3 p.m. for $18.• Stillwater Ridge Golf Course6165 State Route 571, West MiltonPhone: 698-5806Fees: 9 holes: Weekdays, $12; week-


and holidays, $16Cart: 9 holes, $7; 18 holes, $10

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• Stillwater Valley Golf Club9235 Seibt Road, BradfordPhone: 526-3041Fees: 9 holes:Weekdays, $12; week-


and holidays, $24Cart: 9 holes, $7; 18 holes, $12Special: Before 2 p.m. weekdays:

Walk for $9 for 9 holes, $13 for 18 holes;with cart $16.50 for 9 homes and $26for 18 holes.

A SHORT DRIVE AWAY …• Woodland Golf CourseAddress: 4900 Swisher Road, CablePhone: (937) 653-8875Layout: 18 HolesDriving Range: Yes

Darke County• Beechwood Golf CourseAddress: 1476 State Route 503, W.

ManchesterPhone: (937) 678-4422Layout: 27 Holes (Woodland,

Creekside and Lakeview nines)Driving Range: Yes• Stillwater Valley Golf CourseAddress: 9235 Seibt Road, WebsterPhone: (937) 526-3041Layout: 18 HolesDriving Range: No• Union City Country ClubAddress: Route 3, Wasson Road,

Union CityPhone: (937) 968-6518Layout: 9 HolesDriving Range: No• White Springs Golf CourseAddress: 3630 State Route 571 W.,

GreenvillePhone: (937) 548-6546.Layout: 9 HolesDriving Range: No

Champaign County• Indian Springs Golf CourseAddress: 11111 State Route 161,

MechanicsburgPhone: (937) 834-2111Layout: 27 Holes (Reserve, Woods

and Lake nines)Driving Range: Yes• Lakeland Golf CourseAddress: 1772 Kiser Lake Road, St.

ParisPhone: (937) 663-4707Layout: 18 HolesDriving Range: No• Greenville Country ClubPhone: (937) 548-3563Layout: 18 Holes

Shelby County• Shelby Oakes Golf CourseAddress: 9900 Sidney-Freyberg

Road, SidneyPhone: (937) 492-2883Layout: 27 Holes (West, South and

North nines)Driving Range: Yes

AREA PRIVATE COURSES• Moose Country ClubPhone: (937) 492-7222

Layout: 9 Holes• Piqua Country Club, private9812 County Club Road, PiquaPhone: 773-7744• Troy Country ClubPhone: (937) 335-1328Layout:18 Holes• Urbana Country ClubPhone: (937) 653-4116Layout: 18 Holes

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONYWEBERCam Weaver follows through on a chip shot in the Troy Junior City GolfChampionship tournament at Miami Shores Golf Course in Troy.


For Ohio Community Media

The mission of the Miami CountyPark District is to acquire and manageoutstanding natural resources for thepurpose of preservation, conservation,education and passive leisure activitiesfor the people of Miami CountyThe continued growth of Miami

County from an agricultural basedcommunity to an urban industrialbased county is self-evident by theneed for the county to formulate acomprehensive land use plan. The openspace section of the plan is a reflectionof the 1991 Green Space Plan asadopted by the Miami CountyCommissioners.

• Maple Ridge Reserve, 10430State Route 185, CovingtonThe park district added 120 acres to

the existing 260 acre Stillwater PrairieReserve. The two properties join in anarea, which is a southern boundary forboth properties and below theStillwater River. The Coy property,now Maple Ridge, runs northwest withits eastern boundary encompassing theeast side of the Stillwater River. Therest of the property spreads west andsouth.Included on the property are woods

that cover 70 percent of the land asmature woods and successional fields,including a sugar maple grove alongwith an old sugaring shack.Additionally, there are three ponds andseveral crop fields.

• Farrington Reserve, 1594 W.Peterson Road, PiquaThe park is a passive natural site

beside the water’s edge with 2,500 feetof Great Miami River access. It offersexcellent opportunities to boat, exer-cise and view wildlife along the river.It also provides visitors with a parkingarea and access to the Great MiamiRiver Recreational Trail for biking andhiking. Eventually the park will pro-vide an important link that connectsthe Troy and Piqua sections of thebikeway. At this time there is limitedaccess to much of the park.

• Stillwater Prairie Reserve islocated just north of Covington offof State Route 185 with an addi-tional entrance on RangelineRoad. The Maple Ridge entrance iswest of the park’s main entrance.Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750State Route 185, Covington, andRangeline Road Access to

Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 7790Rangeline Road, CovingtonStillwater Prairie Reserve compris-

es 380 acres in northwestern MiamiCounty in Newberry Township. Thepark offers three entrances. One locat-ed 1 1/2 miles west of State Route 48on State Route 185, another is south ofState Route 185 on Rangeline Roadand the newest is Maple Ridgeentrance just 1 mile west of the mainentrance.Segments of the main trail follow

the river over portions of the longabandoned Hagan Road, built in the1840s. Passages through fields, wood-land, marshy habitats and shrub landscomplete the circle. Diverse topogra-phy and vegetation offer excellent out-door opportunities for the averagehiker, birdwatcher, cross-county skieror photographer. Wetlands have beenadded to the diversity of habitat at thereserve with an overlook platform forimproved viewing of the wetlandspecies which home there or passthrough during migration.Three man-made ponds provide

fishing opportunities for visitors whowish to avoid the more rigorous activi-

ty of “hip boot wading” in the river.• Twin Arch Reserve, 3147

North County Road 25-A, directlyacross from Upper Valley MedicalCenter, north of TroyA highlight of the park is the reno-

vated historic Miami Erie Canal Arch.The arch was originally built in 1837and is one of only two structures ofthis type in Ohio.Other improvements to the acreage

include a new parking area and modi-fication to the existing traffic light,which allows easy and safer entranceand exiting to the facility.The park includes a 5-acre pond,

with fishing access. The fishing iscatch and release and a state fishinglicense is not required if fishing in thepond. If you choose to fish in the river,a license is required.

• Honey Creek Preserve, 4536State Route 202, Tipp CityThe 200-acre park is located in

Bethel Township in the southeasterncorner of Miami County. It is part ofthe Honey Creek Watershed, whichstretches over 143 square miles.

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERMiami County Park District Director of Environmental Education CindaHanbuch-Pinkerton rolls down a hill with eighth grade students from the TroyJunior High School Megan Osman and Holly Clagett at Lost Creek Reserve &Knoop Agricultural Heritage Center in April near Troy. During the visit to thereserve, students discussed a “No Child Left Inside” initiative with regard tohow children can be inspired to reconnect with being out of doors.


Settlers were attracted tothis area due to the abundantforests, rich soil and theHoney Creek which flowedthrough it. A wide variety ofplant and animal life couldbe found on its banks and thesurrounding area.

Nearly 20,000 trees havebeen planted at the preservesince the park districtacquired the property. HoneyCreek Preserve is the perfectplace to fish, view wildlife,cross country ski or hike.

• Charleston FallsPreserve, 2535 Ross Road,Tipp City

Charleston Falls Preserveis the most visited naturepark in Miami County withmore than 216 acres ofprairie and forests. The mostunusual feature of this pre-serve is the waterfall.Originating from smallunderground springs severalmiles to the east, the streamcreating the falls plummets37 feet on its meanderingjourney to the Great MiamiRiver, 1 mile to the west.Uncommon plants such aswild columbine, walking fern,purple cliff break and rockhoneysuckle grace the lime-stone faces of the surround-ing gorge.

Nearly 2 miles of trailspass through varied habitatssuch as Redbud Valley andthe Thorny Badlands, offeringexplosions of color and vari-eties of scenic wonder. Asmall pond, a planted tallgrass prairie and an observa-tion tower add to the interestin the remaining portions ofthe preserve.

• Greenville Falls StateScenic River Area, 29110Covington GettysburgRoad, Covington

In addition to the installa-tion of a viewing platformhigh above the falls area onGreenville Creek, the trailshave been upgraded and trailsigns are in place. Seen fromthe north side, one can appre-ciate the cascading waterfall,which has a 20-foot drop

down several layers ofSilurian dolomite and lime-stone bedrock. The remains ofthe wooden dam thatstretched across the creek toform the power source for oneof the first electric companiesin the area can be viewed bytaking the path that leadswest from the overlook.

• Hobart Urban NaturePreserve, 1400 Tyrone (offDorset Road), Troy

Phase one of the preservewas directed toward themajor earthworks, re-sculpt-ing the natural drainage pat-terns and creating a lakewith wetland edges and thefirst trail loop. Phase two ofthe preserve involved theentry drive, parking area,entry sign and wall.

In harmony with therestored natural setting, landmanagement is gearedtoward promoting a diversityof plant and animal life, pro-viding a unique respite fromthe hustle and bustle of citylife, where visitors can bereplenished and inspired byactivities such as bird-watch-ing, leisurely walks and

observing the seasonalchanges of the landscape.Continual development of thepreserve are in the planningstages, adding interpretivesignage, two trail loops,native plantings, educationaland art opportunities to anew preserve just beginningto blossom.

• Garbry Big WoodsReserve, 6660 CasstownSidney Road, Piqua

The Garbry Big Woodssanctuary is a .7-mile board-walk loop through an undis-turbed wet beech-maple for-est. The 100-acre site is notconnected to the reserve, butcan be reached by driving ashort distance north from thereserve entrance and turningwest on Statler Road. TheSanctuary has a prolificspring flower display and acolorful autumn show. Plantsand trees are labeled makingthe hike educational as wellas pleasurable. A boardwalkguides the visitor throughwoodland habitat helping topreserve the sensitive andrare plant community, andmaking the sanctuary handi-

capped accessible.• Garbry Big Woods

Sanctuary, 2540 E. StatlerRoad, Piqua

The Garbry Big WoodsSanctuary is a .7-mile board-walk loop through an undis-turbed wet beech-maple for-est. The 100-acre site is notconnected to the reserve, butcan be reached by driving ashort distance north from thereserve entrance and turningwest on Statler Road. Thesanctuary has a prolificspring flower display and acolorful autumn show. Plantsand trees are labeled makingthe hike educational as wellas pleasurable. A boardwalkguides the visitor throughwoodland habitat helping topreserve the sensitive andrare plant community, andmaking the sanctuary handi-capped accessible.

• FL BlankenshipRiverside Sanctuary , 4112State Route 48 , Covington

The 5.3-acre sanctuaryresides along the shores ofthe State Scenic Stillwater


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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERCity ofTroy workers Mike Byrne, front, Bruce Eliason and background, Jerry Mullins installa sidewalk recently, which leads to the entrance of the new Bark Park at Duke Park in Troy.

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River near FaulknerRoad. Comprised of matureriverine forest, the site is aperfect place for fishing,launching canoes or justwatching wildlife along theriver. A bicentennial timecapsule is buried on the sitewhere a short loop trail cir-cles the property. A smallparking lot is located off ofState Route 48 where carscan park.• John A.

Wannemacher NatureReserve, 1876 Monroe-Concord Road, Troy

The 110-acre park is bor-dered by farmland on thewest and east. To the northis a subdivision. A modifiedheadwater stream locallyknown as Haines Creekflows through the middle ofthe property running fromwest to east. It joins withother streams to becomeBoone Creek.

The reclaiming of thisagricultural land has servedas a perfect habitat forwildlife amidst the surround-ing farmland and residentialdevelopments. It has alsohad a positive impact onarea water quality by reduc-ing storm water run offwhich decreases pollution.• Lost Creek Reserve &

Knoop AgriculturalHeritage Center, 2645 E.State Route 41, Troy

The original 239 acres,given in trust in 1997 byMark D. Knoop, was given tothe park district to be con-tinued as “tillable land foragriculture as well as pre-serving for posterity somebeautiful pastoral area thatwill never be built over withhousing …”

In 1997, with funds fromthe Mark D. and DorothyKnoop private trust, thepark district purchased 173acres, which is contiguous tothe 239 acres held in thetrust. This purchase includedthe Knoop Homestead, theancestral Knoop cemeteryand several barns.

The property offers activi-ties such as cross-countryskiing, hiking, nature pro-grams, hands-on environ-mental education, picnicking,wildlife viewing and fishing.• Goode Prairie

Preserve, 10354 UnionChurch Road, Bradford

During the months ofJune and July it boasts a seaof wildflowers in bloom.

A 1-mile loop trail takesyou past a tall grass prairieto the crest and slope of asouth-facing bluff overlook-ing the Scenic StillwaterRiver.

This primitive naturalsetting is home to a widevariety of plant speciesincluding: Big & LittleBluestem, Nodding WildOnion, Partridge Pea,Flowing Spurge, ButterflyWeed, Hoary Puccoon, WildBergamot and Gray Headed

Coneflower.• Great Miami River

Recreational Trail, DyeMill Parking, 901 Dye MillRoad, Troy and Route 202parking, 970 State Route202, Troy

The construction of thistrail (opened in July 2005)has integrated the efforts ofmany governing agencies ofMiami County: The MiamiCounty Park District, thecity of Troy, ConcordTownship, the MiamiConservancy District, withprivate cooperation fromMartin-Marietta Aggregatesand assistance from TheTroy Foundation.

The process of trail con-struction required restoringan abandoned railroadbridge, traveling along ariver, underneath a Statehighway, along an older rail-road bed, by a golf course

and a major mining andasphalt facility. Although thechallenges were many, thesuccesses may be judged bythe reality of the existingtrail. The new construction,totaling 3.2 miles, has con-nected the sections of trailfrom Lock 14 through thecity of Troy to Lytle Road.This construction completesan overall segment ofapproximately 10.5 miles.

Additional segments arenow open from the existingDye Mill Road section travel-ing south through Tipp City.


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OCM PHOTOS/ANTHONY WEBERAbove, Miami County Park District Naturalist DebDeCurtins discusses various ways to identify trees, includ-ing a leaf scars method, during a hike at Honey CreekPreserve. The park district offers adult hikes every firstTuesday of the month. At right, deer prints are found acrossone of the trails found at the 200-acre park in BethelTownship.


• Bethel LocalSchoolsBethel Elementary, 7490

State Route 201, Tipp City(937) 845-9439Bethel Junior/High

School, 7490 State Route201, Tipp City(937) 845-9487 or (937)

845-9430• Bradford Exempted

Village School DistrictBradford Elementary,

760 Railroad Ave.(937) 448-2811Bradford Junior/Senior

High, 760 Railroad Ave.(937) 448-2719Preschool, 203 E. Main

St.(937) 448-0195• Covington

Exempted VillageSchool DistrictElementary School, 707Chestnut St., Covington(937) 473-2252Covington Middle

School, 25 Grant St.(937) 473-2833Covington High School,

807 Chestnut St.(937) 473-3746• Miami East Local

School DistrictMiami East Elementary,

4025 N. State Route 589(937) 335-5439Miami East Junior High

School, 4025 N State Route589(937) 335-5439Miami East High

School, 3825 N. StateRoute 589(937) 335-7070• Miami Montessori

School, 86 Troy TowneDrive, Troy(937) 339-0025• Milton-Union

Exempted VillageSchool DistrictElementary School, 43

Wright Road(937) 884-7920Middle School, 146 S.

Spring St.(937) 884-7930High School, 221 S.

Jefferson St.(937) 884-7940• Newton Local

School DistrictElementary School, 201

N. Long St.(937) 676-8355Junior/Senior High

School, 201 N. Long St.(937) 676-3081• Piqua Catholic

SchoolsDowning Street cam-

pus, 218 S. Downing St.(937) 773-3876North Street Campus,

503 W. North St.(937) 773-1564• Piqua City SchoolsBennett Intermediate,

401 E. Ash St.(937) 773-3434Favorite Hill Primary,

950 South St.(937) 773-4678High Street

Elementary, 1249 W. HighSt.(937) 773-3567Nicklin Learning

Center, 818 Nicklin Ave.(937) 773-4742Springcreek

Elementary, 145 E. U.S.Route 36(937) 773-6540Washington

Intermediate, 800N. Sunset Drive(937) 773-8472Wilder Intermediate,

1120 Nicklin Ave.(937) 773-2017High School, 1 Indian

Trail(937) 773-6314Junior High, 1

Tomahawk Drive(937) 778-2997St. Patrick Catholic

School, 409 E. Main St.,Troy(937) 339-3705• Tipp City

Exempted VillageSchool DistrictBroadway Elementary,

233 W. Broadway(937) 667-6216LT Ball Intermediate,

575 N. Hyatt St.(937) 667-3719Nevin Coppock

Elementary, 525 N. HyattSt.(937) 667-2275Tippecanoe High School615 E. Kessler

Cowlesville Road(937) 667-8448Tippecanoe Middle

School555 N. Hyatt St.(937) 667-8454• Troy Christian

Schools700 S. Dorset Road, Troy

(937) 335-2214• Troy City School

DistrictConcord Elementary,

3145 State Route 718(937) 332-6730Cookson Elementary(937) 332-6740Forest School, 413 E.

Canal St.(937) 332-6746Heywood Elementary,

260 S. Ridge Ave.(937) 332-6750Thomas E. Hook

Elementary, 729 TradeSquare West(937) 332-6760Kyle Elementary,

501 S. Plum St.(937) 332-6770Troy High School,

151 Staunton Road(937) 332-6710Troy Junior High

School, 556 Adams St.(937) 332-6720Van Cleve Elementary,

617 E. Main St.(937) 332-6780• Upper Valley

Career Center8811 Career Drive,

Piqua(937) 778-1980

MIAMI COUNTY SCHOOLS

OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERStudents of St. Patrick Catholic School shake hands with local heroes including membersof the Troy fire and police departments during an observance remembering a tragic day,Sept. 11, 2001.

BY KATIE YANTISOhio Community Media

[email protected]

Children and familiesalike will be splashingaround the county as areapools opened this weekendfor the season.

However, safety shouldalways be a priority duringany outing involving water.

Dayton PoolManagement President JeffBlume, who works with thelifeguards at the Tipp Citypool, said area residentsshould keep in mind somesafety tips that are oftentaken for granted as the funin the sun begins. He said

around 80 percent of drown-ings are cases of childrenfound on the bottom of thepool after being unattended.

“Basically parents shouldalways be with their child,”Blume said. “You shouldalways be within an arm’sreach of your children.”

Blue recognized thatwhile parents want to benear their children for theirsafety, there comes a timewhen independence plays arole.

“Once they can swim,they should have a buddywith them, not necessarily aparent,” Blume said. “Itcould be one of theirfriends.”

When families through-out the county visit a com-munity pool, Blume saidparents and children alikeshould remember that rulesare set for the safety of allaround the pool.

“The manufacturers ofwater slides give us rules toprotect themselves andthere are not gray areas, it’sblack and white,” Blumesaid. “It sounds basic, but Ithink that gets lost on peo-ple at times.”

He stressed that rulesset in place at communitypools are in place for thesafety of all swimmers.

“It sounds basic, but ifthere is no diving, there isno diving,” Blume said. “Thereason there is no divingunder 5 feet or less is that

you are more likely to havean accident.”

Another basic rule thatis sometimes lost in thesummer fun, Blume men-tioned, is no runningaround pools.

“No running is a basicone — we always have kidsfall and hit their knees,” hesaid.

Blume also encouragedresidents to be cautious,rather than take accidentsfor granted.

“If someone has hit theirhead, they need to let thelifeguard know,” Blume said.“There may be things goingon they are unaware of thatcould be affecting them.Lifeguards are trained to

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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERElizabeth Ray slips down the slide at the Dolphin SwimClub, on State Route 718 in unincorporated ConcordTownship.


look for things like that andif something were to occur,they can get help.”He reminds young and

old swimmers alike that life-guards are there to help.“They have the knowl-

edge to keep you safe,”Blume said. “Sometimes peo-ple are put off if they are inthe same peer group, but thelifeguard has training andall it takes is one time and Ijust think people in generallose sight of that. One timetoo many actually equals aproblem.”Outside the gates of a

community pool, Blumereminded parents to remem-ber safety tips at home aswell.“Parents let their guard

down because it is home,” hesaid. “They always think‘well it’s my backyard, noth-ing will happen,’ but some-one can drown in a quarterinch of water. That is the

least amount of volume thatsomeone can drown in.”He said parents should be

mindful of pools in the back-yard and take safety as seri-ous at home as they wouldin a community pool.Troy’s Dolphin Swim

Club owner Jake Minesingersaid those eager to maketheir first splash should beprepared to do so andstressed the importance oflearning how to swim.“It is very important. We

have a program through ourswim team that basicallyprovides the essentials of

how to swim,” Minesingersaid. “Getting in the water isfine, but the kids may not begreat swimmers.”He said if lifeguards need

to make “saves” at the pool,it usually happens early onin the season, with youngswimmers.“It is really important

early on to keep an eye onyour younger kids, in addi-tion to the lifeguards onduty,” Minesinger said.Area residents can visit

www.dolphincluboftroy.comfor pass information andhours at the Dolphin Swim

Club.Recreation manager

Carrie Schlater said the poolwill open May 26 and will beopen in the evenings untilschool is out. Normal seasonhours will begin onStrawberry Festival week-end.She said she has just a

few “fun in the sun” safetytip reminders for residents.“No running and parents

should always accompanytheir children,” Schlatersaid. “We also encouragepeople to learn how to swimat their local swimmingpool.”Hours and more informa-

tion on the Troy AquaticPark is at www.troypool.com,or Schlater said residentsalso can “Like” the pool onFacebook.The Piqua Community

Pool will open for the regu-lar season June 1. Hours,admission and membershipfee information is atwww.piquaoh.org/piquapool.


Pool

Nothing minor about it

BY DAVID FONGOhio Community [email protected]

They may call them the “minorleagues,” but don’t try telling fans that— because as far as they are con-cerned, there’s nothing “minor” aboutit.“It’s the best deal in sports,” Troy’s

Mark Adams said at a recent DaytonDragons baseball game. “It costs afraction of what it does to go to a Redsor Indians game and you still are see-ing some pretty good action. I’ll takethis over the big league teams any dayof the week.”Ohio has a rich tradition of both

minor league and semi-professional

teams. Here’s a brief look at some ofthem:

Miami Valley Silverbacks• Sport: Indoor football• Stadium/arena: Hara Arena in

Dayton• More information: www.silver-

backsfootball.comAfter beginning at Hobart Arena in

2006, the Miami Valley Silverbackshave since moved to Hara Arena inDayton.The season runs from the early

spring through the early summer. Theteam plays on a 50-yard field insideHara Arena. The Silverbacks arecomprised mainly of former collegeplayers.

Ohio loadedwith minorleague teams

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OCM FILE PHOTOThe Miami Valley Silverbacks indoorfootball team (at right) plays its gamesat Hara Arena in Dayton. It is one ofmany minor league or semi-pro teamsin the state of Ohio.

We have a program throughour swim team that basically

provides the essentials of how to swim.Getting in the water is fine, but the kids

may not be great swimmers.— Dolphin Swim Club owner

Jake Minesinger

“”


Dayton Dragons• Sport: Minor league

baseball• Stadium/arena: Fifth

Third Field• More information:

www.daytondragons.comThe Dayton Dragons, a

Class-A affiliate of theCincinnati Reds, have beenplaying in Dayton since2000. The Dragons play inthe Midwest League. Theywere previously a franchisein Rockford, Ill. FormerDragons include currentMajor League playersAustin Kearns, JoseAcevedo, Adam Dunn andEdwin Encarnacion.

Columbus Clippers• Sport: Minor League

baseball• Stadium/arena:

Hunington Park• More information:

www.clippersbaseball.comThe Clippers are a

Triple-A affiliate of theCleveland Indians. TheClippers began play as anaffiliate of the PittsburghPirates in 1977, thenbecame an affiliate of theNew York Yankees. In2007, the Clippers were anaffiliate of the WashingtonNationals. In 2009, theClippers became anIndians’ affliate. The teamplayers in theInternational League andhas won seven leaguechampionships, the mostrecent of which came in1997.

Toledo Mud Hens• Sport: Minor League

baseball• Stadium/arena: Fifth

Third Field• More information:

www.mudhens.comThe Mud Hens are the

Triple-A affiliate of theDetroit Tigers. The team isone of several professionalteams that have played inToledo since 1883. FifthThird Field, built in 2002,was named the best minorleague ballpark in theUnited States in 2002 by

Newsweek. The Mud Henswere the favorite team ofcharacter Max Klinger,played by actor (and Toledonative) Jamie Farr on thetelevision show MASH.

Akron Aeros• Sport: Minor league

baseball• Stadium/arena:

Canal Park• More information:

www.akronaeros.comThe Aeros are the

Double-A affliate of theCleveland Indians. TheAeros play in the EasternLeague. The nickname“Aeros” refers to Ohio’s his-tory of aerospace researchincluding being the homestate of the WrightBrothers and astronautNeil Armstrong.

Dayton Gems• Sport: Minor league

hockey• Stadium/arena:

Hara Arena• More information:

www.daytongems.comThe Dayton Gems are a

minor league professionalice hockey team based inDayton. They are a memberof the Central HockeyLeague in the NorthernConference. The team wasoriginally a member of theInternational HockeyLeague before it mergedinto the CHL. The teamjoined the IHL for the2009-10 season, they playtheir home games at HaraArena in nearby Trotwood,home to the original Gems.Their acceptance into theIHL was officiallyannounced on June 9, 2009.

Lake Erie Monsters• Sport: Minor league

hockey• Stadium/arena:

Quicken Loans Arena inCleveland• More information:

www.lakeeriemonsters.comThe Lake Erie Monsters

are based out of Clevelandand play in the AmericanHockey League. The team,which began play in 2007,is an affiliate of theColorado Avalanche.


Minor

BY LORNA SWISHERExecutive DirectorMainstreet Piqua

PIQUA — The year 2012will be another busy time forthe Mainstreet Piqua organi-zation with a large capitalproject set for downtown Piquaand an ongoing schedule ofevents for residents through-out the community.Earlier this spring, the

Mainstreet Piqua beautifica-tion committee committed tomaking major improvementsto Canal Place in downtownPiqua. This vast concrete areais located between Ash andHigh streets behind the shopson the east side of the 300block of North Main Street.This area is a community focalpoint each summer during thePiqua Community FarmersMarket but the heaving andlifting of the existing concreteis causing a serious trippinghazard and desperately needsto be renovated. Last summer,Mainstreet starting develop-ing a possible solution to theproblem, which will involve apartnership between all theproperty owners, the city ofPiqua and Mainstreet Piqua.This new partnership will

result in a rain garden beingbuilt in the area.A rain garden is a garden,

which takes advantage of rain-fall and stormwater runoff towater the garden. This project,which is scheduled to happenyet this year, will give thePiqua Wastewater Depart-ment the opportunity to show-case some stormwater bestmanagement practices andresult in new concrete and acompletely new look for theentire area.The design of the area will

closely mirror the look ofWater Street between Wayneand Main streets, but the goalwith these improvements is tomake Canal Place a communi-ty amenity that can be usednot only by the existing down-town businesses but also as aplace for community special

events and gatherings.In addition to this improve-

ment project, the MainstreetPiqua organization will onceagain be hosting the PiquaCommunity Farmers Marketin close proximity to the CanalPlace area. The PiquaCommunity Farmers Marketis held each Thursday from 2-6p.m. from May 24 throughSept. 20.The market features prod-

ucts that are home-made,home-grown or home-baked byvendors from throughout theUpper Miami Valley. ThePiqua Community FarmersMarket also has numerouscontests and activities plannedthroughout the growing sea-son. Details can be found onthe Piqua Farmers Marketwebsite at www.piquafarmers-market.com. The PiquaCommunity Farmers Marketis sponsored by HeartlandFederal Credit Union.In addition to the farmers

market, the Mainstreet Piquaorganization hosts a BrownBag Series each summer in theplaza area in front of theMunicipal GovernmentComplex.The summer concert and

lunch series had been held onthe Thursdays in July but thisyear the Brown Bag Series willbe held on the Thursdays inJune. From 11:45 a.m. to 1p.m. there will be a differententertainer performing and adifferent restaurant offering afull lunch with beverage.Details on the Brown BagSeries can be found on theMainstreet Piqua website atwww.mainstreetpiqua.com.The Mainstreet Piqua

organization puts out a period-ic e-newsletter and anybodyinterested in receiving theemail can sign up at theMainstreet Piqua website pre-viously mentioned. The e-newsletter features details onupcoming events in the down-town as well as informationabout downtown Piqua busi-nesses, the community andother important information.

Mainstreet Piquaplans for busy year

BY NATALIE KNOTHOhio Community [email protected]

About 200 years ago,Benjamin Overfield’s tavernand inn served as a place formingling, lodging and, ofcourse, a good drink. Today,the two-story Federal-stylebuilding is a historical land-mark that has been meticu-lously restored and decoratedto reflect the style and utilityof the early-1800s structure.“People come in and see

it’s a tavern and ask if theycan get a drink,” museumdirector Bob Patton said witha laugh.While some may be disap-

pointed to find it is not infact a working bar, the build-ing’s historical significanceattracts many visitors eagerto learn about 19th centuryTroy and BenjaminOverfield, whose fatherfought with GeorgeWashington in the battles ofTrenton, Princeton,Brandywin andGermantown.

History of the tavernThe small log cabin at 201

E.Water St. served as the liv-ing quarters for Mr.Overfield, his wife Margaretand their two children, Johnand Susan.When the tavernand inn opened in 1808, theOverfields would carry foodfrom the cabin’s kitchen intothe tavern to serve pioneersettlers.As described by literature

provided by the museum,“Benjamin Overfield’s tavernwas for all practical purposesthe center of action in the lit-tle frontier settlement. If atraveler arriving from theeast wished to locate a friendof a relative who had comeearlier to the area, the tavernwas where the search wouldbegin — and, of course, wherecompanionship, comfortable

lodging and good food anddrink could be found.”But the tavern served

other purposes as well. From1808 to 1811, an upstairsroom of the tavern was usedas the county court until acourthouse was constructedon West Main Street.Overfield was later compen-sated for his assistance withthe county court. In addition,the Masonic Lodge, of whichOverfield was a member, alsoresided in the building.Overfield’s wife Margaret

died in 1810, and a coupleyears later he was drafted inthe War of 1812.While sta-tioned at Fort Greenville, hemarried Rebecca Sumption.The museum likely will

commemorate Overfield’sservice in the upcomingmonths.“This is the bicentennial of

the year of the War of 1812,and we might highlight it,since Overfield was in themilitia,” Deeter said.After about a year in the

militia, he returned with hissecond wife to the tavern.Until Overfield’s death in1831, the tavern served as acentral meeting point forsocial and civic activities.

Museum artifactsBoth Deeter and Patton

noted that the Overfieldsmade use of every animal orplant part they could in fur-nishing their home and pro-viding necessary housewares.“Nothing was wasted then

like it is now,” Deeter said.For example, Overfield kepthis powder dry in a “powderhorn” left over from a hunt-ing trip.While a few artifacts are

original to the tavern, mosthave been contributed fromthroughout the Miami Valley.The wide range of artifacts

includes a pewter collection,quilts, waffle iron, whiskyglasses, washstand, and adrink stirrer, a crafty pieceused to mix alcoholic bever-ages.While hospitality was inte-

gral to the Overfields’ opera-tion, they of course were look-ing to run a successful busi-ness as well.“People had to rent the

candle when they were here.Nothing was free,” Pattonsaid.The museum strives to

introduce new items to themuseum from time to time.Ornate quilts are now on dis-play.“People say, ‘I’ve seen it

once.Why come back?’ But

we always try to have newstuff,” Deeter explained.

Preserving, renovatingOverfield TavernEdward andWilliam

Hobart bought OverfieldTavern in 1948 and estab-lished the museum. In 1960,the Overfield Nursery Schoolwas founded by Julia Hobart,whose husband,William H.Hobart Jr., worked to increaseexposure of the museum. Theschool now resides in the for-mer home of Edward A. andMartha Hobart.As museum director since

1985, Patton has been pas-sionate about sifting throughthe museum’s artifacts, pre-serving the building’s Federalstyle and decorating the homeand tavern in antiques thatreflect life in the early 19thcentury. He has been assistedby Hobart grandson BusserHowell.In some instances, “enough

had been saved through allthe remodels so we could tellthe original colors,” Pattonsaid.The Overfield Tavern

Museum is overseen by thenon-profit Overfield TavernMuseum Corp. It is open 1-4p.m. on Saturdays andSundays from April throughOctober.


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OCM PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBERA dining room is exhibitedthe way it may have lookedin the early 1800s.


BY KATHY ORDINGOhio Community Media

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MIAMI COUNTY — It’sa short stretch of bike path,but it opened up hundredsof miles of paved bike trailsto Miami County riders.

The 2.5-mile section ofthe Great Miami RiverRecreational Trail complet-ed in 2011 from Kyle Parkin Tipp City to Ross Road inMontgomery County meansriders now have access tothe extensive network ofpaved bike trails through-out Montgomery Countyand southwest Ohio.

Area bicycling and trailenthusiasts already are see-ing an uptick in the numberof riders using the trail inMiami County, as local rid-

ers hit their bikes and joinriders from the south nowusing the trail to maketheir way here.

Bob Shook, who led theMiami County TrailsCommittee from its incep-tion in the late 1990s untilDecember 2011, when thegroup disbanded because itsmission was accomplished,said the most common com-ment he hears from peopleconfirms the trail is heavilyused.

“The complaint we get,is, ‘it’s too crowded,’” Shooksaid. “You’ve got a greatmixture of people using it.”

At Tipp Cyclery in TippCity, owners Ezio and CarolMiconi have seen anincrease in riders, but saidridership already was grow-ing steadily over the years

as sections of the bike pathwere completed.

“I think it’s gotten a lotof people out riding whonormally would never evenconsider it,” Ezio Miconisaid. “That’s a whole marketsegment there that other-wise would have been strug-gling for something to do,other than sitting on thesofa. Now they’re gettingout there riding, or they’rewalking or they’re jogging.They’re taking their dogout, taking them on alonger walk. It’s all good.”

Vandalia resident StanTharp, lead pastor ofChristian Life Center, wasriding his bike along theGreat Miami RiverRecreational Trail nearMiami Shores Golf Coursein Troy on Sept. 1, 2011,

and said he already hastaken advantage of therecently completed trail sec-tion.

“I normally start down inVandalia and ride up tohere and back,” Tharp said.“But I had to drop my dogsoff at a groomer in Troy, so Ibrought my bike and start-ed up here today.”

Tharp said he rides hisbike about 15 miles threetimes a week, “enough tostay in shape, to keep every-thing pumping,” he said.

“Today’s my day off, soit’s a good way to spend it,because I work weekends,you know,” the pastor saidwith a chuckle.

Riders like Tharp fromMontgomery County andpoints southward who noware venturing north intoMiami County also bringwith them a potential

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“I think the businessesthat really cash in on it arethe impulse businesses, icecream shops, coffee shops,restaurants, even,” EzioMiconi said.

“I don’t know if theyrealize it yet, but whencyclists come to town,they’re hungry, they’re crav-ing coffee, they’re cravingcalcium, so milkshakes, icecream, that kind of stuff, ohmy gosh,” he said.

The bike path is also thetype of amenity companiesare looking for when decid-ing whether to locate theirbusinesses in MiamiCounty, Shook said.

“It helps economic devel-opment. Companies look atthings like that,” he said.

Carol Miconi said peoplewho have lived in othercities where they had accessto bike paths look for simi-lar proximity when choosinga new home.

“It’s like we’ve caught upwith a lot of these places. Ithink it’s a real draw forpeople looking to relocate,”she said.

Rich Clay, who was tak-ing a midday ride on theGreat Miami RiverRecreational Trail nearMiami Shores on Sept. 1,2011, said he had recentlymoved to Troy and washappy to find a place toride.

“I’ve only lived in thearea two years,” he said.“I’m from Michigan origi-nally. I’m really impressed

with the bike trails aroundthis area, they’re very nice.”

Clay said he usuallyrides his bike about threetimes a week, as his sched-ule permits.

The trails committee alsois looking to get people inthe mindset of using thebike path as a way to com-mute to work or play.Already considering doingso is Jim Corbitt ofMiamisburg, who works atRegal Beloit inTipp City.

Until the trail sectionsouth of Kyle Park was com-pleted, bicycling was alunchtime endeavor.

“Me and another guyfrom work usually ride (thetrail) about three times aweek,” Corbitt said Aug. 31,2011. “But I’m hoping tostart riding to work a cou-ple of times a week.

“I can actually get toMiamisburg from here now,”he said of the recentlyopened trail section.

“We’ve got a few com-muter customers who usethe bike path, but not asmany as you would hope,”said Tipp Cyclery’s EzioMiconi, who stressed thebenefits of riding to work.

“If you just commute

twice a week, the savings inthe miles on the car and thefuel savings are substan-tial,” he said.


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The owners of TippCyclery in Tipp City saywhile riders feel safer onbike paths than on roadways,paved trails do come withtheir own challenges.

“There are risks on bikepaths that people don’t real-ize, they feel safe there,”Ezio Miconi said. “But thereare a lot of inexperienced

riders on the bike path, a lotof kids, a lot of dogs, a lot ofpeople with ear buds in.

“So there are actually awhole other host of hazardsthat people don’t realize,” hesaid.

“It’s safe, but we see acci-dents all the time,” CarolMiconi agreed.

The Miconis said those

riding the bike trails shouldknow and follow the postedrules, but because therealways will be others on thepath who don’t know therules, riders should expectthe unexpected.

“If you’re going to ride abike on the bike path, youhave to be prepared for thatand account for that,” Ezio

Miconi said.A helmet also is a good

idea, he said.“We’re not helmet nazis

here, we’re pro-choice on hel-mets. But we’ve seen enoughpeople who have fallen andcracked helmets to where itjust makes really good senseto wear a helmet all thetime,” he said.

Jim Corbitt rides the Great Miami River Recreational Trailnear Canal Lock Park, Lock 15, and Freeman Prairie in TippCity in September 2011.

Trail workcontinues

Work on a final sectionof the Great Miami RiverRecreational Trail is underway this spring, connect-ing the trail’s end at LytleRoad to a completed sec-tion of trail at EldeanRoad.

The $250,000 fundingfor the section came fromthe Paul DukeFoundation. The new sec-tion passes by the formersite of the Duke nursery,where the ChemlawnCorp. got its start, and thepath will include a memo-rial rest area that will pro-vide a timeline of thecompany’s history.

From Eldean Road,the path is completedabout 2 miles north tonear Peterson Road, andsouth from Piqua toPeterson. A bridge overthe Great Miami River toconnect the two sectionshas been delayed until2013 by environmentalconcerns.

Backroads have beenmarked for distance ridersinterested in riding fromwhere the Piqua’s LinearTrail ends at Troy-SidneyRoad to ChampaignCounty. Roads also havebeen marked from Piquato Covington.

Simple safety tips can help make riding significantly safer

BY JIM DAVISOhio Community [email protected]

The name has changed,but officials at the newly-dubbed Miami CountyPublic Health ensure countyresidents that the depart-ment’s dedication to promot-ing a healthy communitywon’t waver.

Formerly known as theMiami County HealthDistrict, the departmentadopted a new, stylized logoFeb. 1, inadditionto imple-mentingn e wp h o n eand faxn u m -bers.

“ I treally iskind of away toidentify us,” Miami CountyHealth Commissioner ChrisCook said of the new logo,explaining how the namechange was timed to coincidewith a nationwide movementto raise awareness aboutlocal health departments.“The national push by NAC-CHO (National Associationof County and City HealthOfficials) was to create anational identity to help peo-ple — no matter wherethey’re at.”

The new logo helps epito-mize the health depart-ment’s commitment to “pro-mote a healthier communityby enhancing health policies,improving the environmentand lifestyle choices, andbeing the source of informa-tion for better health.”

Emblazoned with a styl-ized plus on a three-sidedshield, the new logo pro-motes the three major tenetsof public health — prevent,promote and protect.Outlined in blue, the plus iscentered on khaki-coloredshield — reminiscent of thekhaki and blue worn by

United States Public HealthService uniformed officers.

“One of the things we’redoing with the logo is wehave a couple of companycars with magnetic logos onthem, and we received asmall grant to provide someshirts and fleece’s with thelogo on them, too, so we’restarting slow.”

So far, Cook said thephone number change does-n’t appear to have causedany problems.

“We haven’t had any com-plaints at all,” he said. “Thephones have been ringingjust as they normally would,and we have a lot of people


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who have our fax number already pro-grammed.”Cook said he doesn’t think it will

take long for the general public toembrace the new name.“Everyone has a job to do, and we

go about our day-in and day-out withhumble dedication to serve all of thecitizens of Miami County,” he said. “Ihope that over time, the public willcome to recognize Public Health in thesame way that it recognizes police,fire, EMS and other services that pro-tect and respond to meet the commu-nity’s health and safety needs.”Located at 510 W. Water St. in Troy,

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NATALIE KNOTHOhio Community [email protected]

Miami County’s first and only clinicspecifically for reproductive health —funded by a $55,000 Ohio Department ofHealth grant – has served about 40patients since its opening in December.

The Reproductive Health & WellnessClinic, 510 W.Water St., has been suc-cessful in providing care based on a slid-ing pay scale, but Miami County HealthCommissioner Chris Cook noted thatdonations are needed to expand thehours of operation and enhance the clin-ic, particularly the waiting room.

“We have one common waiting room,and we don’t have a good place for edu-cational materials or toys for kids toplay with,” Cook said. The room —shared with the Wellness Center’s othertwo clinics, Prenatal and Well Child —also needs a new coat of paint andplaces to display health brochures.

The clinic particularly serves low-income, under-insured and uninsuredpeople in Miami County, though the pro-gram is open to people of all financialstanding across the area.

Explained Deb French, director ofnursing: “Maybe their bill is $200, butaccording to the sliding pay scale, they

pay 50 percent. So it’s $100.”Those with private insurance also are

welcome at the center.Services include pap smears, pelvic

exams, breast exams and screenings forcervical cancer, HPV, HIV and otherSTDs. HPV vaccinations and a varietyof contraceptives are offered at the clin-ic as well.

“The purpose of the ReproductiveHealth & Wellness Clinic is to promotehealthy lifestyles and provide a place tobe cared for and establish a reproduc-tive life plan,” Cook said. “We ensurepeople are physically, emotionally andfinancially ready to have children.”

Walk-in pregnancy testing is avail-able Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as walk-in HIVtesting from 1-3 p.m. Thursday.Appointments must be made for theclinic, which is in operation from 8 a.m.

to noon Wednesday for women only andThursday for both sexes.

A social worker is on hand for pre-liminary counseling. Referrals are thenmade to centers specific to the need,such as alcoholism or domestic violence.

“We want it to be convenient and tobe able to help people get all the servic-es they need,” Cook said.

Under grant guidelines, the clinicdoes not perform abortions or offer abor-tion counseling.

The client employs one osteopathicphysician, a medical doctor, two regis-tered nurses and a licensed social work-er. The city of Piqua Health Departmentis partnering with Miami County PublicHealth to offer financial support andadvertising.

For more information, contact theReproductive Health & Wellness Clinicat 573-3505.

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• Percentage of adults in Miami County with no health-care coverage: 14.6• Percentage of adults nationally with no health-care coverage: 12.1• Percentage of women in Miami County who have had a pap smear in the last

three years: 70• Percentage of women nationally who have had a pap smear in the last three

years: 83

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BY LAURA WILLISFor Ohio Community Media

PIQUA — The PiquaAssociation of Churches (PAC)has plans under way for 2012community events. Servingdozens of churches, the associ-ation, according to their web-site, is a “group of individualsmade up of pastors and laymembers from all denomina-tions.”

“Our goal is to witness tothe community about JesusChrist,” said Jeanne Martin,secretary of PAC. “This ourway to all still come togetherand share this witness to thecommunity.”

This year the PiquaAssociation of Churches isexcited to announce the con-tinuation of their support forthe Gospel Fest performancesat the Miami County Fair.

“We enjoy supporting theGospel Fest,” Martin said.“They bring in local talent and

put on a concert that is forenjoyment and family fun.”

Martin mentioned that lastyear was the first year thatthe Gospel Fest filled interimconcert spots with church wor-ship teams.

“Everyone really seemed tolike that,” she said. “And itreally worked well last year.”

This year marks the fourthyear for gospel music at thefair. The Gospel Fest is to beheld Aug. 12.

Nearing the end of sum-mer, PAC will again host theChurch Fair for area churcheson Aug 24-25. The fair, whichprovides local churches theopportunity to share theirmission statements, informa-tion booths, and wholesomeentertainment, will be held atthe Miami Valley CentreMall.

“For entertainment, wehope to provide Christianmovie showings this year,”Martin said.

The movies would be mod-ern films in the Christiangenre and would be shown inthe mall’s community room.

Those who attend thechurch fair also will have theopportunity to hear gospelsoloists, choirs or worshipteams from local organiza-tions.

“The music here is anotherway for us to come together,”Martin said.

The singers will perform inthe food court, where thebooths will also be. Booths atthe church fair display mis-sion statements, information,and representatives from thelocal churches.

The PAC hopes to con-tribute to the community byparticipating in several out-reaches in the community.

“We also helped start anddefinitely support the PiquaCompassion Network,” saidMartin, referencing thisresource where people can go

and get assistance withfinances or food.

“They also have classes tohelp teach people how to getout of poverty, and have beenable to help with job seeking,”she said. “They helped themon how to write a resume, anddo an interview”

The Piqua Association ofChurches also participates innumerous service projectsthroughout the year includingthe PAC-run cold shelter, pro-viding weekend “MunchBunch” snacks for local ele-mentary students, withassisting the Bethany Center,and helping plan the PiquaCommunity Good Fridayservice each spring.

“We just really hope tocome together with our com-munity,” Martin said. “It’sabout sharing.”

PAC meets on the secondMonday of each month. Formore information on PAC,visit www.piquachurches.org.

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BY TOM MILLHOUSEOhio Community [email protected]

COVINGTON —Whenorganizers begin planningthe first Fort RowdyGathering there werenaysayers who thought thecelebration of Covington’searly heritage would nevermake a go of it. With plan-ning under way for the 20thFort Rowdy Gathering, itsevident the doubters havebeen proven wrong.‘We were told by a lot of

people that it was nevergoing to get off the ground,”said Annette Miller, chair ofthis year’s Fort RowdyGathering. “It’s a big jokeamong our group.”In keeping with the 20th

anniversary, the organizingcommittee has plans forsome special events for thisyear’s Fort RowdyGathering, which is set forOct. 6-7 at the CovingtonCommunity Park onBroadway (U.S. 36.) Millersaid plans call for a majorChristian music group, BigDaddy Weave, to performSaturday night of the festi-val.“This is a group that if you

were going to see them per-form it would cost $15 to $30a ticket and people will beable to see them (at theGathering) for free,” Millersaid.Another event added for

this year is a car show,which will take place onSaturday of the Fort RowdyGathering.Entertainment is always

a popular draw for the FortRowdy Gathering and thisyear will be no exception. Inaddition to Big DaddyWeave, other Saturday per-formers will include Rock A

Valley, Night Flyer and TheMule Skinners. Sunday’sentertainment lineupincludes LonesomeStrangers, Dark Hollow,Rum River Blend. Ramblin’Rovers and Rock IslandPlow Company.Saturday’s schedule of

events includes the annual

Fort Rowdy GatheringParade and an auction.Another fixture at the cele-bration is the Sunday churchservice.As in the past, a 209-foot

portable bridge will connectthe pre-1840s encampmentto the CovingtonCommunity Park. Visitors to

the encampment can watchhawk, knife and spear throwcompetitions, as well as bowshoot, canoe race, lizard pull,cooking contest and a rollingpin and skillet toss.There will be games and

contests for children. TheFort Rowdy Gathering alsowill feature country crafts.

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1624 N. County Road 25-A, TroyPastor Charles A. CarnesSun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school,

11:30 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. service;Tue. — 10 a.m. prayer; Thu. — 7 p.m.mid-week worship service.OPEN ARMS APOSTOLICCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

4075 S. Tipp Cowlesville Road,Tipp City

Pastor Bob BellSun. — 10 a.m., Sunday school/wor-

ship; 6 p.m., worship; Wed. — Midweekservice, 7 p.m.TROY APOSTOLIC TEMPLE

625 N. County Road 25-A, TroyPastor Richard A.WorkmanSun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 6

p.m. Sunday celebration;Wed. — 7 p.m.Bible study.

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VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD4645 S. County Road 25-APhone: 667-0763Sun. — 10 a.m. Sunday morning

meet and greet with coffee and snacks,10:30 a.m. morning service;Wed. — 7p.m. Missionettes, Royal Rangers, adultBible study.ABUNDANT LIFE ASSEMBLYOF GOD

661 N. County Road 25-A, TroyPhone: 339-4769Pastor Nathan BacornSun. — 10:15 a.m.Worship.

BAPTIST

CALVARY BAPTIST1045 Monroe Concord RoadPhone: 335-3686Pastor Jason BarclaySun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. Sunday nightservice;Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer meeting.CENTRAL BAPTIST

115 Staunton, PiquaPastor Randy SatchwellSun. — 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11

a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service;Wed. — 7p.m. prayer, Bible study and kid’s pro-grams.CHARITY BAPTIST

667-9167445 Evanston Road, Tipp CityPastor Dan WilliamsSun. — 9:45 a.m. Sunday school,

10:45 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service;Wed.— 7 p.m. Kids Club for boys and girlsages 4-12, 7 p.m. adult Bible study andprayer.CORNERSTONE BAPTIST

1879 Staunton Road, Troy440-6900cbctroy.orgPastor Matt HarbourSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service;Wed. — 6 p.m. in-home mid-week Biblestudy (call church for more information)FAVORITE HILL BAPTIST SBC

Pastor Phillip Delorme1601 South St., Piqua773-6469Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship; Wed. — 6:30 p.m.Awana.FIRST BAPTIST

53 S. Norwich Road, TroyPhone: 339-3602www.fbctroy.comSenior Pastor Dale R. ChristianPastor Douglas R. MaginSun. — 8:30 a.m. Early Worship

Services, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school andadult Bible fellowships, 11 a.m. worship,6 p.m. worship service, 7:15 p.m Youth -TGIF;Wed. — 6:30 p.m. FBC FamilyMinistry Night; Fri. — 10 a.m. LadiesBible study.FIRST BAPTIST

8233 W. Covington-Gettysburg Road,Covington

Phone: 473-5347Pastor Jim ThackerSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service; Wed.— 7 p.m. prayer and Bible study.FIRST BAPTIST

6533 Tipp Cowlesville, Tipp CitySun. — 10 a.m. worship celebration,

11:15 a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. wor-ship Wed. — 7 p.m. mid-week prayer.FREE BAPTIST

8 S. Main St., ChristiansburgJeff FergusonSun. — 11 a.m. worship and chil-

dren’s church.GRACE BAPTIST

1400 N. Market St., TroyPhone: 339-2019Sun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30

a.m. worship services, 6 p.m. growthgroups and Grace Youth;Wed. — 6:40p.m. AWANA, 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise.GRACE BAPTIST

2500 St. Rt. 48, Ludlow FallsPhone: (937) 698-4342Pastor Dale ScottSun. — 11 a.m. morning service, 10

a.m. Sunday school, 6 p.m. evening serv-ice; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible study.LAURA FIRST BAPTIST

Just Off St. Rt. 571 on Haworth RoadPastor Rick MowrySun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship; Wed. — 7p.m. Bible study.LENA BAPTIST

8050 N. Church St., ConoverInterim Pastor Ed Sollenberger

Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school,10:30 a.m.Worship service 7 p.m. educa-tion prayer meeting.MAIN STREET BAPTIST

11191 W. State Route 571, LauraPastor Ron EvansSun. — 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m.

age group Bible studies; Wed. — 7 p.m.mid-week worship, 7 p.m. children’shour; Thu. — 8 p.m. men’s prayerencounter.NEW LIFE BAPTISTMINISTRIES

1001 County Road 25-A, Troy339-2992Pastor Joseph BaldwinSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday church

school, 11 a.m. worship services; Wed.— 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Biblestudy.PIQUA BAPTIST

1402 W. High St., Piqua773-4583www.piquabaptist.comDonald Wells, senior pastor; Daniel

Helms, director of family ministriesSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m.Wordof Life for children and teens; Wed. — 7p.m. Bible studies for adults and youth,God’s Kids Choir; Young at Heart — third

Thu. of each month; Lydia Circle — thirdTue. of each month.SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

232 S.Wayne St., PiquaPhone: 773-0619Bishop Ted C.Willis Jr, c/o Pastor

Cheryl WillisSr. Deacon S. TaylorSun. — 10-10:30 a.m. intercessary

prayer, 10:30-11 a.m. prayer and wor-ship, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. worship service;Mon. — 6-8 p.m. men’s meeting; Wed. —6:30-8:30 p.m. Bible study and prayerservice.TROY BAPTIST TEMPLE

691 E. Staunton RoadPhone: 339-3207Pastor David MulvaineSun. — 9:45 a.m. Sunday school,

10:45 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m.evening worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. prayer,ministries for all ages, Frontline Clubs,Teen Youth S.A.L.T., adult Bible study.TROY FREEWILL BAPTIST

2482 S. County Road 25-APastor Dwight StumpSun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11

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UNION BAPTIST1885 E. Peterson RoadPastor Dale Adkins(937) 335-1045Sun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. Service;Wed. — 6:30 p.m., Awana clubs, 7 p.m.adult Bible studies.ZION BAPTIST

711 W. Franklin St., TroySun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

11 a.m. worship service, first SundayBaptizing and Holy Communion; Wed.— 6:30 p.m. Bible study, 7:30 p.m.Prayer meeting; Thu. — 6:30 p.m. choirrehearsal.

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BRADFORD CHURCH OF THEBRETHREN

120 W. Oakwood St., BradfordPastor Dan ScalfSun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school,

10:15 a.m. service.CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

300 E. Monument, Pleasant HillNick Beam, PastorSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship service.COMMUNITY GRACEBRETHREN

2261 S. Miami St., West MiltonPhone: 698-4048Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:45 a.m. worship; Wed. — 6:30 p.m.Awana.COVINGTON CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN

101 N. Wall St., CovingtonPastor Michael YingstSun. — 8:30 a.m. Wake Up With

God, coffee and juice; 9:30 a.m. wor-ship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.FIRST BRETHREN CHURCHPLEASANT HILL

210 N. Church St.Corners of Church and Walnut

Streets, one block West of Newton Hall.www.FirstBrethren.comPhone: 676-2802Pastor Lynn MercerSun. — 9 a.m. fellowship, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship cele-bration; Fri. — 7 p.m. Senior High atThe Barn, noon senior luncheon (sec-ond Fri. of each month, location varies);Sat. — 7:30 a.m. men’s breakfast(every other Sat., location varies), 7a.m. Jr. High at the Barn (First and ThirdSat.).GETHSEMANE FELLOWSHIPBRETHREN IN CHRIST

Corner Rts. 40 & 201, BrandtPastor Dale McCabeSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship service, 6:30 p.m.services; Wed. — 6:30 p.m. service.GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN

7240 S. Peters RoadPhone 667-3476Pastor Daniel FullenSun. — 10:30 a.m. worship.

HIGHLAND BRETHREN INCHRIST

7210 S. Jay Road, West Milton(937) 698-3300Pastor Todd HammondSun. —10 a.m. worship and chil-

dren’s programs.PIQUA CHURCH OF THEBRETHREN

525 Boal Ave., PiquaPhone: 773-6342Pastor Larry LutzParsonage phone: 773-0404Sun. — 9:25 a.m. Sunday worship,

10:45 a.m. Sunday school, Bible study,men’s fellowship, women’s fellowship,junior and high school youth group,adults Young of Heart Group.PLEASANT HILL BRETHRENIN CHRIST CHURCH

Corner of Hill and Church streetsJohn Weaver, PastorAccessible for the handicappedSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship service (worship onlast Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m.).TROY CHURCH OF THEBRETHREN

1431 W. Main St., TroyPastor Sheila ShumakerHandicapped accessibleNursery care availableSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:40 worship service; Mon. — 7 p.m.H.U.G.S. Support Group; Tues. — 7 p.m.Welcome Home AA group; Thurs. — 7p.m. NAIOU Support Group and choirpractice.

WEST CHARLESTONCHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

4817 State Route 202, Tipp CityInterim Pastor Irv and Nancy

HeishmanSun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school,

10:15 a.m. worship service.WEST MILTON CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN

918 S. Miami St., West MiltonPastor Jerry BowenSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship.

CATHOLIC, ROMAN

ST. JOHN THE BAPTISTCATHOLIC

753 S. Hyatt St., Tipp CityThe Rev. R. Marc SherlockMasses — Sat. at 5 p.m.; Sun. at 8

and 10:30 a.m.; Holy Days, Vigil, 7 p.m.,Nursery — 10 a.m. Mass.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC409 E. Main St., TroyFr. James S. Duellwww.stpatroy.orgMasses — Sat. at 5 p.m.; Sun. at

7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Holy days at7 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Confessions— Sat. at 4-4:30 p.m.ST. TERESA CATHOLIC

6925 W. U.S. Route 36, CovingtonPhone: 473-2970Fr. Jim SimonsMasses — First and Third Sat. at 5

p.m.; Sun. at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.TRANSFIGURATIONCATHOLIC CHURCH

972 S. Miami St., West MiltonFather John MacQuarrie, pastorMasses — Saturday at 5 p.m.,

Sunday at 7:30 and 10:20 a.m.; DailyMass: Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. at8:15 a.m.; Mass:Tues. at noon.Benediction — Thurs. at 7 p.m.Confessions: Sat at 3:30-4:30 p.m.SACRED HEART PARISH

476 N. Scott St., New CarlisleRevs. Michael L. Bidwell and Paul

Vieson.Deacon, Robert Kozlowski

Sat. — 5 p.m. Mass; Sun. — 9 a.m. and11:30 a.m. Mass; Mon., Tues., Thu. andFri. — 8:30 a.m. Mass; Wed. — 9:30a.m. Mass.

CATHOLIC, OTHER

ANNUNCIATION NATIONALCATHOLIC CHURCHOF AMERICA

The Rev. Father Norman J.Szylakowski

Phone: 339-9249E-mail: [email protected]/normski274.Sun. — 1 p.m. Mass (Holy

Eucharist), Sacrament ofReconciliation (Confession) one-halfhour prior to Sunday Mass or byarrangement (meeting at a facility rearclassroom of Trinity Episcopal Church,60 S. Dorset Road, Troy).

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRISTIN CHRISTIAN UNION

5020 Panhandle Road,Christiansburg

857-9362Pastor Jeremy OlsonSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. fellowship.Wed. — 6:30 p.m. Kids for Christ.

MID-COUNTY CHURCHOF CHRIST

1580 N. Dorset RoadMinister Ralph RoyseSun. — 9 a.m. Bible classes, 10

a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship; Wed. — 7p.m. Bible study.TIPP CITY CHURCH OFCHRIST

6460 S. County Road 25-A, TippCity

Minister Robert VincentSun. — 9:30 a.m. Bible classes,

10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship;Tue. — 10 a.m. to noon The GoldenYears; Wed. — 7 p.m. Bible classes.

CHURCH OF GOD

BRUSH CREEK CHURCH OFGOD

6370 S. Kessler-Frederick, TippCity

Pastor David Hixon; Phone: 698-6327

Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,10:30 a.m. worship Service; Wed. — 7p.m. Bible study.FULL GOSPEL COMMUNITYCHURCH OF GOD

212 S. Mulberry St., Troy(937) 732-1057Pastor Al BanisterSunday — 10 a.m. Sunday school,

11 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m. nightservice; Wed. — 7 p.m. night service.NEW HORIZON CHURCH OFGOD MOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY

527 N. Market St., TroyPastor Joe HillSun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11

a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship; Wed. — 7p.m. youth night/adult Bible study.PLEASANT HILLCHURCH OF GOD

Main StreetPastor Scott DeaneSun. — 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:30

a.m. Sunday school; Wed. — 7 p.m.evening program for adults and chil-dren of all ages.SNYDER ROAD CHURCHOF GOD

Sun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. evening, 6p.m. youth service; Wed. — 7 p.m. Biblestudy, 7 p.m. youth service.

TROY FIRST CHURCH OFGOD

924 Troy-Urbana RoadPastor Michael CalhounSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m.mid-week service.TROY VIEW CHURCH OF GOD

1770 N. County Road 25-A, TroyPastor Dan CainSun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school,

10:15 a.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m.prayer, Bible study.

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EPISCOPAL

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH60 S. Dorset Road, TroyPhone: 335-7747trinitychurch@trinitytroyohio.netwww.trinity-troy.disohioorgHandicapped accessible.Sun. — 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Holy

Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday forum, 10:15a.m. Christian formation for children, lastSunday of month at noon: free communi-ty lunch, open to the public; Wed. — 7p.m. evening prayer.

LUTHERAN

BRANDT EVANGELICALLUTHERAN

6870 E. St. Rt. 40, BrandtPhone: 845-0450Rev. David Jarvis-SchroederSun. — 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, 10

a.m. worship.FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH(NALC)

2899 W. Main St., TroyPhone: 335-2323Pastor Ric Barnesflctroy-nalc.orgHandicapped accessible and hearing

assistanceSunday — 8 a.m. traditional worship

celebration, 9:15 a.m. Sunday schoolclasses for everyone, 10:30 a.m. contem-porary worship service with communion.FRIEDENS EVANGELICALLUTHERAN

11038 W.Versailles RoadCovingtonPhone: 526-4849Interim Pastor Bob AkinsSun. — 9 a.m. Sunday worship.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN1209 S. Miami St.,West MiltonPastor Melvin MusserSun. — 9:15 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship.OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN

517 McKinley Ave., PiquaPhone: 778-9325The Rev.William RitchieSun. — 10 a.m. worship service, 11

a.m. Sunday school. Bible Buddies — 2-3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of eachmonthPEACE OF OUR SAVIORLUTHERAN CHURCH

1025 Cliffside Drive, New CarlislePastor Marc Frey849-9374www.peaceofoursavior.netPre-school 8:30-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri.Sun. — 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:45

a.m. Sunday school.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, LC-MSCounty Road 25-A and Mason Road,

SidneyPhone: 492-2461Pastor Ken CastorSat. — 5:30 p.m. worshipSun.— 9 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible class.ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICALLUTHERAN CHURCH

200 E. Bridge St.., CovingtonThe Rev. Stephen Nierman, pastorPhone: 473-2170Sun.— 9 a.m. church service.; Wed.

— 7 p.m. choir practice.ST. JOHN’S LUTHERANCHURCH

248 Wood St., PiquaPhone: 773-3284The Rev. Ronald A. ShrefflerWeb address: www.stjohnpiqua.orgSun.— 9:30 a.m. Christian education

for all ages, 10:30 a.m. worship service.ZION EVANGELICALLUTHERAN CHURCH

14 W.Walnut St., Tipp CityPastor Steven J. GellatlyPhone: 667-3110Sun.— 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10

a.m. worship; Sat. — 5 p.m. Christian gath-ering.

METHODIST

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

2505 E. Loy Road, PiquaThe Rev. David C. RammingParsonage Office: 335-6596Sun.— 9 a.m. worship service, 10:15

a.m. Sunday school; Mon — 10 a.m. UMWmeeting, bring a sack lunch;Wed.— 6-7:30 p.m. CTC (end of Season), 7:30 p.m.CTC program.CASSTOWN UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

102 Center St., CasstownThe Rev. David C. RammingParsonage Office: 335-6596Sun.— 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:45 a.m. worship service.CHRISTIANSBURG UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

Corner of 3rd and Monroe streets,Christiansburg

Pastors Bill Davis and Maggie SykesSun.— 8:45 a.m. service.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST110 W. Frankllin St., TroySenior Pastor — Rev. David LeckroneRev. Mic Mohler, associate pastorPhone: 335-2826Web site: troyfumc.orgSun.— 8:15 and 10:45. a.m. tradition-

al worship services, 9:05 and 10:35 a.m.contemporary worship service, 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, nursery care provided forall services, First Kids preschool andextended care, 10:35 a.m. First Place con-

temporary worship; Mon., Wed. and Friday— 1:30-3 p.m. First Place Food Pantry.FLETCHER UNITEDMETHODIST

205 S.Walnut St., Fletcher368-2470Pastor Andy Perrywww.fletcherchurch.orgSun.— 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship

services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; nurs-ery care and children’s church available;Wed.— 7 p.m. prayer group.HOFFMAN UNITEDMETHODIST

201 S. Main St., West MiltonPhone: 698-4401Pastor Justin WilliamsSun.— 9 a.m. Sunday service.

GINGHAMSBURG CHURCHDr. Michael Slaughter, senior pastor6759 S. County Road. 25-A, Tipp CityPhone: 667-1069Worship: Sat. — 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.;

Sun.— 9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.GREENE STREET UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

415 W. Greene St., PiquaPhone: 773-5313Pastor Lisa EllisonChild care providedHandicapped accessible

www.greenestreetumc.comSunday — 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship

services; 9:15 a.m.— church school for allagesMcKENDREE UNITEDMETHODIST

One mile south of St. Rt. 41 onDayton Brandt Road

Pastor James LeightySun.— 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship service.POTSDAM UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

12 S. Main St., P.O. Box 124, PotsdamPhone: 947-1438Pastor Pamela A. HitchcockSun.— 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. worship.RICHARDS CHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

831 McKaig Ave., TroyPhone: 335-8814Pastor David RicheyChoir director Brenda ColemanSun.— 9 a.m. Sunday school for

adults, 10:30 a.m. worship; Mon.-Thur —11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., free lunch program forcommunity;Wed.— 11:45 a.m. worshipservice; Thurs. — 1 p.m. Bible study.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

TIPP CITY UNITED METHODIST8W.Main St., Tipp CityPhone: 667-2318Pastor Dan GloverSun.— 9 a.m. traditional service, 10:30

a.m.contemporary service; 9 and 10:30 a.m.children’s and adult discileship opportunities.Child care available from 9 a.m. to noon.THE FAMILY OF GRACE UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

9411 N.County Road 25-A, PiquaPhone: 773-8232www.thefamilyofgrace.comThe Rev.Mike Carnevale, lead pastorSun.— 8:15 a.m. traditional service, 10

and 11:15 a.m.contemoporary services, 10a.m.Sunday school for all ages.CHRISTIANSBURG UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

Grafton Dialton Road, St.ParisPastor Mark AtterholtSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.service.

NAZARENE

TIPP CITY CHURCHOFTHE NAZARENE

St.Rt. 571 & I-75Phone: 667-6586Pastor BradleyWarkentineSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.worship service, 6 p.m. evening service;Tues.— 8 a.m.Men’s Bible study; Sat.— 7-11 a.m. youth recreation center.TROY CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENEPastor Jeff Rollison1200 Barnhart Road, TroyCorner ofW.Market St. and Barnhart Road

(937) 339-3117www.troynaz.netSun.— 9:30 a.m.worship service, 11

a.m. in-house education classes, 6 p.m. smallgroups in homes; Wed.— 6:30 p.m.adultBible study; Sat.— 9 a.m.Men’s Bible study.WEST MILTON CHURCHOFTHE NAZARENE

151W.Baker Road,West MiltonPastor CharlesW.MeineckeSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.morning worship, 6 p.m.Sunday NightMinistries;Wed.— 7 p.m.Kids’Club, TeensGet Together, adult Bible study.

PRESBYTERIAN

COVINGTON PRESBYTERIAN30 North Pearl St.(937) 473-5263Pastor Greg KrutzSunday — 10 a.m.worship service with

children’s service.FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

20 S.Walnut St., TroyDr.Richard B.Culp, pastorwww.fpctroy.orgSun.— 8:30 a.m. chapel woship serv-

ice, 9:15 a.m.Chancel choir rehearsal, 9:30a.m. church school for youth and adults, 9:45a.m. new member class, 11 a.m. sanctuaryservice, 5 p.m. new member class and PYCmeeting, 6 p.m. new member dinner withsession;Mon.— 9:30 a.m.Serendipity BibleStudy, 7 p.m.Prayer Shawl meeting;Tues.—6 p.m. exercise class, 7 p.m. bicentennialmeeting and Stephen Ministry;Wed.—noon, luncheon for breakfast club volunteers;Thurs.— 9 a.m.Tipp City Coffee Group, 6p.m. exercise class; 7:30 p.m.ThursdayEvening Circle at Merle Neumanns; Sat.—Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.WESTMINSTERPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sun.— 10:30 a.m.worship, 9:30 a.m.Sunday school for junior and senior high, 11-11:30 a.m.Sunday school for 2 year oldsthrough sixth grade;Mon.— 7 p.m.ShawlMinistry meeting.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

COVINGTON UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST

115 Pearl St.Pastor Rev.Howard StormSun.— 9:30 a.m.worship, 11 a.m.

Sunday school. Handicap accessible, nurs-ery available.FIRST UNITED CHURCHOF CHRIST

120 S.Market St., Troywww.firstucctroy.orgSat.— 5 p.m.worship (chapel); Sun.—

8:45 a.m. breakfast, 9:15 a.m. adult Sundayschool, 10:30 a.m.worship;Mon.— 9 a.m.and 6 p.m.GED;Tues.— 5 p.m.Circles ofHope, 6:30 p.m.Girl Scouts;Wed.— 9 a.m.and 6 p.m.GED, 6:30 p.m.WOW for Kids;Thurs.— 6:30 p.m.Girl Scouts, 7 p.m. choirrehearsal; Sat.— 5 p.m.worship (chapel).LOSTCREEK UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST

7007 Troy-Urbana Road, CasstownPastor Jason Egbert www.lostcreekucc.org(937) 857-9638Sun.— 9 a.m.adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

Sunday worship and children’s Sunday school.NASHVILLE UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST

4540W.State Route 571,West Milton,corner of State Route 571 andWheelockRoad.

698-5867 or (937) 541-1041Rev. Lynn LabsSun.— 9:15 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.worship service.PLEASANT HILL UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST

10W.Monument St.Pastor Craig ShowalterSun.— 9:15 a.m.Sunday school; 10

a.m.Worship serviceST. JOHN’S UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST

130 S.Walnut St., Troy335-2028The Rev.Dr. KeithWagner

www.stjohnsucctroyohio.comHandicapped accessible, nursery

availableSun.— 9:15 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.worship.PIQUA CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIANUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

421 Broadway, PiquaPastorWilliam HewittSun.— 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school,

10:30 a.m.worship, 4 p.m.Chells.UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

108 S.Main St.,West MiltonSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:40

a.m. church.

UNITED PENTECOSTAL

SAFE HARBOR MINISTRIES2464 Peters Road, TroyPhone: 773-1096www.safeharbortroy.comPastor SimonYoungSun.— 11 a.m. celebration service and

Kidz Church;Thu.— 7 p.m.Christian devel-opment.

OTHERS

ALCONY GRACE1045 S.Alcony Conover RoadPastor Stephen MarcumSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.worship, 6 p.m. youth fellowship, firstand third Sun., 7 p.m.Sunday evening serv-ice;Wed.— 7 p.m. prayer meeting.BAHA’I FAITH

Please contact 669-7962.BIBLE MISSIONARY

1003 E.Canal St.Pastor Robert LewisSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.worship, 7 p.m.worship;Wed.— 7 p.m.prayer meeting.CALVARY BIBLE CHURCHNON-DENOMINATIONAL

Corner of St. Rt. 571 and Red River-West Grove Road

Phone: 676-3535Pastor Bill CornettSun.— 9 a.m.Sunday school, 10 a.m.

morning worship, 6 p.m. evening service, 6p.m.Patch Club — three years throughgrade six.CELEBRATIONOF LIFE

4100 Benfield Dr., Kettering,Phone: 298-1376The Rev. Eunice ChalfantSun. services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.—

child care available at both services, juniorchurch available at 11 a.m. service only.Music: Kenny Rice of the Hathaways.CENTER FRIENDS

8550W.St. Rt. 571,W.MiltonPastor, Kerry BakerPhone: 698-3114 ChurchPhone: 698-5964 ParsonageSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m.worship.Nursery provided.

CERTAINTRUTH MINISTRIESMeeting at the Troy Rec Center,

11 N.Market St., Troy — Pastor Tim Kinder(937) 216-6384Sunday — 10:30 a.m.worship.

CHRIST LIGHT UNITYPRAYER CIRCLE

Baird Family Center527 N.Market St., TroyPastor Lisa DavisSun.— 7 p.m.Services.

CHRIST MISSIONARY FREEDOM602W.Main St.Pastor Tom Holley 332-8018Sun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30

a.m. and 6 p.m.worship, 5 p.m. youth, 5 p.m.new comers;Wed.— 7 p.m. service.CHRISTIAN CHAPEL

Pastor Jessie TiptonGinghamsburgSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:45

a.m.worship, 6:30 p.m. service.CHRISTIAN FAMILYFELLOWSHIP MINISTRY

1575W.State Route 571, Tipp CityMinister John F.ShroyerSun.— 10:30 a.m.morning fellowship,

children’s fellowship;Wed.— 7:30 p.m.Biblestudy.CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER PIQUA

Cinemark Miami Valley Cinemas1020 Garbry RoadPiqua, OH 45356(937) [email protected] James OldhamSunday — 10 a.m.worship service

CHURCH OF JESUS421Wood St., PiquaPastor Brian T.Hamilton — 773-4004www.churchofjesuspiqua.comSun.— 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 11

a.m., worship serviceWed.— 6:30 p.m.Prayer; 7 p.m.Bible

study.COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH

1427W.Main St., Tipp City667-2710 — Pastor Jeff SeekinsPastor Tim Board, associateSun.— 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30

a.m.worship service; nursery and children’sprograms throughout the morning;

Wednesday — 6:30 p.m. family nightservice for kids, teens and adults.LUDLOW FALLS CHRISTIANCHURCH

Corner of Oak andVine St.Ludlow FallsPhone: 698-3823The Rev. Jerry CollinsSun.— 9:15 a.m.morning worship.

COVE SPRING CHURCH5705 E.Walnut Grove RoadPastor Evan GarberSun.— 9:30 a.m. church school, 10:30

a.m.worship hour.



COURTS OF PRAISEOpen Bible Church410 N. Elm St., TroyPastor Joshua PierceSunday — 10 a.m. services; Wed. —

6 p.m. Life groups.FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITYCHURCH

5850 N. State Route 41, Covington473-2128Pastor Eugene OburnSunday — 9:30 a.m. morning wor-

ship, 10:50 Bible study; Mon. — 6:30 p.m.AWANA;Wed. — 6:30 p.m. TRUTHGRACE FAMILYWORSHIPCENTER

1477 S. Market St., Troy, next to FatBoyz Pizza and Yuppie Puppie

Pastor, Elder Howard CollierSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 11

a.m. Sunday morning worship; Tues. — 6a.m. prayer; Wed. — 6 p.m. prayer, 7p.m. Bible study.

HOPE BIBLE CHURCHStaunton Grange1530 N. Market St., TroyPastors Jeff Ludden and Steve

Zimbelman335-2754Sunday — 9 a.m. Sunday

school, 10:15 a.m. Sunday service;Thurs. — 7 p.m. service.TRUE LIFE COMMUNITYCHURCH

Worship center — 1375 State Route55, corner of Dorset and State Route 55

Admnistrative office — StouderCenter, 1100 Wayne St., Suite 1112

(937) 332-0041www.takeheart.usPastor Chris DaumSunday — 10:30 a.m. worship.

HERITAGE TEMPLEPastor Rod DysingerPhone: 381-5186Contact information:

e-mail to [email protected] orvisit the Web site at www.heritagetem-ple.frewebsites.comKOINOS CHRISTIAN FELLOW-SHIP

722 Grant St., TroyPastor Johnathan NewmanSun. — 10:30 a.m. worship celebra-

tion.LAURA CHRISTIAN

Pastor Curtis F. DuncanSun. — 9:30 a.m. service, 10:30

a.m. Sunday school. Nursery provided.LIGHTHOUSE HOLINESSCHAPEL

Affiliated with Wesleyan HolinessAssociation of Churches

213 E.Water St., TroyPhone: (574) 601-7758

Justin N. Jessup, pastorSun. — 10 a.m. Sunday school,

10:45 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. evening wor-ship; Wed. – 7 p.m. worship, midweekprayer meeting.LIVING HOPEWORSHIPCENTER

200 S. Monroe St.Pastor Linda SpicerSun. service, 10:30 a.m.; Wed. serv-

ice, 6:30 p.m.NEW CARLISLE SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST

501 Dayton-Lakeview RoadElder Willis AdamsSat. — 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m.

Sabbath school.SKYVIEWWESLEYAN

6995 S. Peters Road, Tipp CityPastor John Hughes,Sun. — 10:30 a.m. worship service,

nursery provided; Wed — 6:30 p.m.Dinner, 7 p.m. Bible study.SPIRIT LIFE CHURCH

8527 N. County Road 25-A, PiquaPastor Ken VanHooseSunday — 10:30 a.m. worship

services.ST. JAMES COMMUNITY

702 Sherman Ave.Pastor Vickie L. EvansSun. — 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10

a.m. celebration; Wed. — 6 p.m. Biblestudy.STILLWATER COMMUNITY

7900 W. Sugar Grove Road,CovingtonPastor Ralph SchaafsmaSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. morning worship; Wed. —6:30 p.m. AWANA Club, Cubbies:Preschool Sparks: K-2nd grades, Truth &Training: 3rd -6th grades, Junior Varsity:7th-9th gradesCOVENANT AT SUGAR GROVE

Temporarily meeting at the VandaliaRec Center, 1111 Stonequarry Road

Vandalia(937) 999-8166Pastor Larry SneedSun. — 9:45 a.m. morning worship

and children’s classes.SYNAGOGUE ANSHE EMETH

Monthly worship services; for datesor more information call 547-0092.THE CHRISTIANWORSHIP CENTER

One mile north of Christiansburg3537 S. Elm Tree RoadCell Phone: 360-6046 orHome Phone: 788-2710Pastor Jim FanninSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 7p.m. service; Wed — 6:30 p.m. teens.THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

475 W. Loy Road

Phone: 773-3392Grant Armstrong, bishop, 339-7509

Sun. — 9-10:15 a.m. Sacramentmeeting, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Sundayschool, 11:15 a.m.-noon Priesthoodmeeting, Relief Society; Mon. — Familyhome evening; Wed. — 7 p.m. youngwomen and young men activity night.THE LIVING WORDFELLOWSHIP CENTER

947 North Market St.Pastors Gilbert and Phyllis WelbaumSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:45 a.m. worship; Wed. — 7 p.m. Biblestudy, youth fellowship.TROY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1440 E. State Route 55www.troychristianchurch.orgPat McWhorter, Children’s MinisterCaleb Christman, Student MinisterRob Campbell, Worship MinisterSun. — 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. wor-

ship, children’s programs at bothservices.

Call 335-8731 about adult smallgroups and teen cell groups.TROY GOSPELTABERNACLE

Long and Ellis streetsPastor Erv HollandSun. — 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:30 a.m. morning worship, Sundayevening services 6 p.m.; Wed. — 7 p.m.Prayer meeting at Bible Study.UPPER ROOMWORSHIPCENTER

203 N. 4th St., Tipp CityPhone: 667-5585www.theur.netSenior Pastor Greg SimmonsSun. — 11 a.m. Sunday worship

celebration, followed by adult, youthand children’s ministries; Friday — 7p.m. Celebrate Recovery, 12-stepChristian program for hurts, habits andhang-ups.

Various small groups meet through-out the weekUPPER VALLEY COMMUNITYCHURCH

1400 Seidel Parkway, Piqua(937) 778-8822E-mail: [email protected] site: www.uvcc.orgSunday celebrations at 9:15 and

11:15 a.m.WEST MILTON FRIENDS

47 N. Main St.Pastor Kerry BakerPhone: 698-2846 or 698-4549Sun.— 9:30-10:30 a.m. worship.

• Admissions Accepted7 days a week• Respite Care• Skilled Nursing Care• Memory Care Unit• RehabilitationServices• Hospice Alliance

Phone: (937) 440-7663Fax: (937) 335-00953232 N. Co. Rd. 25ATroy, Ohio 45373

www.koesterpavilion.comFamily Care

with aFamily Touch

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Accountants/Certified PublicNolan, Giere &Company206 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-3118

AttorneyLopez, Severt, & PrattCo. LPA18 East Water StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-5658

Audiology

Upper Valley Hearing& Balance3130 N. Dixie Ste. 14Troy, Ohio 45373937-308-7000

AutomotiveCare

Dick Lumpkin’s AutoBody150 RM Davis ParkwayPiqua, Ohio 45356937-778-9792

Dick’s Paint & Body700 S RooseveltPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-8671

AutomotiveCare continued

Mark Knupp Mufflerand Tire950 S College StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-1334

AutomotiveDealer

Erwin ChryslerDodge Jeep2775 S. CountyRoad 25ATroy, Ohio 45373937-335-5696

Banks

Greenville NationalBank446 S. Broadway AvenueGreenville, Ohio 45331937-548-1114

MainSource Bank635 S. Market Street, Troy927 N. Market Street, Troy1580 W. Main Street, Troy937-339-5000126 W. High Street, Piqua937-778-2888

Bankscontinued

Unity National BankTroy, 937-339-6628Troy Wal-Mart,937-332-6820Piqua, 937-773-0752Piqua Wal-Mart937-773-9000Tipp City, 937-667-4888

Batteries

Piqua Battery200 S. Main StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-3657

Books

Jay & Mary’sBookstore1201 ExperimentFarm RoadTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-1167

Carpet/Flooring

Carpet House5300 West US Route 36Piqua, Ohio 45356937-773-9505

Carpet/Flooringcontinued

Laurie’s Flooring &Window Fashions105 W. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-440-8800

Wholesale CarpetOutlet301 E. Main StreetGettysburg, Ohio 45328937-447-4265

Carry Out

Ordings Party Time810 S. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-8368

Catering

Ordings Party Time810 S. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-8368

Chiropractor

Backs-R-Us LLC1555 Covington Avenue,Suite APiqua, Ohio 45356937-615-111

2222 0000 1111 22222 0 21


Churches

Central BaptistChurch115 Staunton StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-778-0980

Community BibleChurch1427 W. Main StreetTipp City, Ohio 45371937-667-2710

First Baptist Church53 S. Norwich RoadTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-3602

First United MethodistChurch110 W. Franklin StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-2826

Ginghamsburg Church6759 S. Co. Rd. 25ATipp City, Ohio 45371937-667-1069

Nashville UnitedChurch of Christ4540 W. St. Rt. 571West Milton, Ohio45383937-698-5867

St. Paul’s Evangelical& Reformed Church500 N. Downing StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-5151

Churchescontinued

Troy Church of theNazareneW. St. Rt. 55 &Barnhart RoadTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-3117

Clothing &Apparel

Ashley’s Boutique120 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373419-733-3863

Collision Repair

Dick Lumpkin’s AutoBody150 RM Davis ParkwayPiqua, Ohio 45356937-778-9792

Dick’s Paint & Body700 S RooseveltPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-8671

CommunityOrganizations

Troy Chamber ofCommerce405 SW Public SquareSuite 330Troy, Ohio 45373937-339-8769

CommunityOrganizationscontinued

Troy FoundationU.S. Bank Building910 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-8935

DentistsExcellence in DentistryMark Bentley DDSCharles Stevens DDSJulie Jones DDS1523 N. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-4630

Towne Park DentistryDr. Brian Harju, DMD1845 Towne Park DriveTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-5782

Education

Edison State1973 Edison Dr.Piqua, Ohio 45356937-778-8600

Lehman High School2400 St. Mary’s RoadSidney, Ohio 45365937-498-1161

Piqua City Schools719 E. Ash StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-4321

Educationcontinued

Troy Board ofEducation500 N. Market St.Troy, Ohio 45373937-332-6700

Upper Valley JVS8811 Career DrivePiqua, Ohio 45356937-778-1980

FarmEquipment

Apple Farm Service10120 W. Versailles RoadCovington, Ohio 45318937-526-485119161 Kentner RoadBotkins, Ohio937-693-3848

FinancialServices

Benefits Analysis101 W. Water StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-5751

Unity National BankTroy, 937-339-6628Troy Wal-Mart,937-332-6820Piqua, 937-773-0752Piqua Wal-Mart 773-9000Tipp City, 937-667-4888


Funeral Home

Baird Funeral Home555 N. Market SteetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-1176

Fisher CheneyFuneral Home1124 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-6161

Furniture

Francis Furniture2485 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-440-1234

Greenhouse/Nursery

Fulton Farms2 Miles South ofState Route 412393 State Route 202Troy, Ohio 45373937-335-6983

Hearing &Balance

Upper Valley Hearing& Balance3130 N. Dixie Ste. 14Troy, Ohio 45373937-308-7000

HomeDécor/InteriorDecorating

David Fair & Co.Interiors303 Public Square SETroy, Ohio 45373937-440-8232

Francis Furniture2485 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-440-1234

Laurie’s Flooring &Window Fashions105 W. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-440-8800

Hospice Care

Hospice of MiamiCounty1100 Wayne Ave.Suite 3400Troy, Ohio 45373937-335-5191

Hospitals

UVMCTroy, 937-440-4000

Industry

GoodrichTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-3811937-615-9031

Insurance

Koverman DickersonInsurance1106 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-4119

Koverman DickersonInsurance16 East Wright StreetCovington, Ohio 45318937-473-0330

Koverman BaymanDickerson Insurance100 N. Sunset DrivePiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-8652

Reed Mote StaleyInsurance Inc.500 N. Wayne StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-1734

Investigations

Key II Security &Investigation, Inc.110 West Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-8530

Jeweler

Elizabeth DiamondCompany1928 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-552-9696

Jewelercontinued

Hittles Jewelry106 West Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-3210

William & BossJewelers217 Public Square SETroy, Ohio 45373937-335-6755

Lasik

Ohio Vision LLC915 W. Michigan StreetSidney, Ohio 453651-800-492-8040

Mufflers


NursingHome/AssistedLiving

Heartland of Piqua275 Kienle DrivePiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-9346

Koester Pavilion3232 N. CountyRoad 25-ATroy, Ohio 45373937-440-7663


Office Supplies

Brower Stationers16 S. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-2117

Physicians

UVMCTroy, 937-440-4000

Pottery

Waterstone Potteryand Ceramic211 E. Water StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-6772

Recreation

Hobart Arena255 Adams StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-5145

Restaurant/Food

Beppo Uno Pizzeria &Trattoria414 W. Water StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-6482

Restaurant/Food continued

El Sombrero MexicanFamily Restaurant1700 N. CountyRoad 25-ATroy, Ohio 45373937-339-2100Piqua, Ohio 45356937-778-2100

K’s Hamburgers117 E. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-3902

La Piazza2 N. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-5553800-572-2330

Submarine House14 N. Market StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-6479

Schools

Edison State1973 Edison Dr.Piqua, Ohio 45356937-778-8600

Lehman High School2400 St. Mary’s RoadSidney, Ohio 45365937-498-1161

Piqua City Schools719 E. Ash StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-4321

Schoolscontinued

Troy Board ofEducation500 N. Market St.Troy, Ohio 45373937-332-6700

Upper Valley JVS8811 Career DrivePiqua, Ohio 45356937-778-1980

Senior Care

Comfort Keepers314 N. Wayne StreetPiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-3333

Heartland of Piqua275 Kienle DrivePiqua, Ohio 45356937-773-9346

Koester Pavilion3232 N. CountyRoad 25-ATroy, Ohio 45373937-440-7663

Specialty GiftShop

For All Seasons2 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373937-875-2599

Sports Apparel

Troy Sports Center401 SW Public SquareTroy, Ohio 45373937-339-1618

Tires


Veterinarian

Miami Acres AnimalHospital531 N. CountyRoad 25-ATroy, Ohio 45373937-335-2444

Troy Animal Hospital34 S. Weston RoadTroy, Ohio 45373937-335-8387

Vision

Ohio Vision LLC915 W. Michigan StreetSidney, Ohio 453651-800-492-8040


Thank You Miami County ForMaking Us Number One In Piqua.


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