S1 Preble Proud 2017 Preble County: 209 years and growing

By Eddie Mowen Jr. [email protected] Preble County Commissioners PREBLE COUNTY — Rodney Creech Chris Day Preble County was settled Denise Robertson in 1798 by John Leslie Commission Staff and was established as a Connie Crowell, county in March of 1808, Commission Clerk five years after Ohio was Kim Keller, admitted to the Union in Administrative Assistant March of 1803. The coun- Sara Wilson, Deputy ty was named for Commo- Clerk dore Edward Preble who served as the Commander munities throughout the of the American Naval county as well. Fleet in the Mediterranean In addition to the city during the Tripolitan War, of Eaton, there are sev- as well as in the Revolu- eral villages located in the tionary War and the War county: Camden, College of 1812. Corner, Eldorado, Gratis, Preble County has only Lewisburg, New Paris, one city, Eaton (the coun- Verona, West Alexandria, ty seat,) which was named West Elkton, and West for William Eaton, the U.S. Manchester, and there are Consul at Tunis during the a dozen townships: Dixon, Tripolitan War. This war Gasper, Gratis, Harrison, influenced not only the Israel, Jackson, Jefferson, naming of the county and Lanier, Monroe, Somers, its only city, but the names Eddie Mowen Jr. | The Register-Herald of many streets and com- See PROGRESS | 12 Groundbreaking for the new facility at the Preble County Landfill was held in November 2016.

Eaton growing with affordable housing 2016 Chamber awards By Kelsey Kimbler [email protected] Businesses, individuals honored

EATON — The new year will bring affordable By Eddie Mowen Jr. [email protected] housing to the City of Eaton. Eagles Point apart- ment complex is slated to open their doors in the EATON — The Preble County Chamber of near future. Built in the former Eaton High School, Commerce turned its annual awards dinner into a the H.I.T. Foundation re-purposed the space to bring holiday day gala, celebrating a year of business and one, two, and three bedroom apartments to the com- professional successes and enjoying the Christmas munity at an affordable price. season on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2106. The pet friendly community will include 40 resi- This was the 35th year the chamber took a spe- dential apartments as well as community space. The cial evening to honor businesses and individuals complex will include a business center, media room, nominated by chamber members. fitness center, and a community room with a kitchen Jason Moles, 2016 Preble County Chamber and dining area. Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald Board Chairperson, welcomed those in attendance, Applications are currently being accepted. Future residents are set to move into the affordable apartments at and honored outgoing board members Dave Weber, Eagles Point in the near future. See HOUSING | 8 who was unable to attend, and Joanie McDaniel, who was presented a special award for her service. Moles was later honored as outgoing board chair. Home Is The Foundation employee Toni Morgan was recognized as the chamber’s Citizen of the Year. Preble business climate thriving Morgan is a program coordinator for HIT, who Ec. Dev. Director shares update Director Brenda Latanza shared “Last year Henny Penny Cor- helps people “because that’s the person she is,” success stories, business updates poration celebrated the opening Moles said. “Honestly this recognition has very little do By Eddie Mowen Jr. and insights into potential future of their new training center,” she [email protected] growth for the area. said. “This $8 million investment about me,” Morgan said. “You’re only as good “There is no better marketing in a 46,000 square foot facility as the people you surround yourself with. I have EATON — At recent Preble strategy than the demonstration includes a test kitchen, auditori- a championship team.” Morgan recognized and County Development Partner- of a successful and thriving busi- um, training room and additional thanked her family, coworkers, and others. ship investor and chamber of ness climate,” she began. manufacturing and office space. See AWARDS | 9 commerce annual events, Preble Businesses small and large were See PCDP | 11 County Economic Development part of Latanza’s presentation.

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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 3 Community Preble Proud 2017 Fairgrounds updates highlighted 2016 R-H Staff The whole building is engineer ($132,737.19), new. They ripped out and the City of Eaton EATON — The Preble the old concrete, put in ($238,650.11). County Fairgrounds new concrete, new stalls, “That’s definitely the has a new look after an everything. And it’s ADA biggest improvement,” $875,000 facelift overseen compliant. Roughly Creech said of the repav- by county commissioners, $70,000 was spent on ing. “The county engi- the County Engineer’s that, and we’re very happy neer, Kyle Cross, really Office, and the City of with it.” stepped up and helped Eaton. Old barns on the out, and out of a quarter Grant money from the property went unused million dollar project, he state was heavily utilized for years because they covered almost half of for the work, recently appeared unsafe, Creech it. We would never have completed after beginning said, when in fact the been able to do it without in the fall of 2015. Reno- buildings were structur- him coming in and help- vations included major ally sound but badly ing us like that.” work on the grandstands, weathered. The fairgrounds is The Register-Herald | File photos new paint and roof work comprised of six parcels A refurbished, grandstands is just one item on the list of renovations at the Preble County Fairgrounds. “We went through the Most of the grant money went to fixing up the grandstands, according to commissioners. for all but three buildings proper channels and made totaling 112.4 acres, with on site, demolition and sure they were in solid the main portion sitting replacement of the public shape,” he said. “You on 50 acres. More work is restroom building, and don’t want to put $15 or planned for the property. a major repaving of the $20,000 into a building Another $400,000 in new entire fairgrounds. and then tear it down a state grant money will “When we were in the few years later. But, if an allow the installation of early stages with this old building is still sound, bathrooms, showers, and grant money,” Commis- it’s cheaper to make it possibly meeting rooms sioner Rodney Creech look good than to replace in the Expo Center. The said last summer, “there it. Now we have horses small sheriff’s building were three things we in the barns, and we’re will be razed, with the focused on. The first was generating revenue from county and sheriff’s office safety, the second was them.” collaborating on ideas for economic development, The restoration of replacement. Two build- and the third was aesthet- the ticket booth at the ings near the entrance, in ics. We tried to come entrance has garnered less sturdy shape than the through everything where major positive feedback other structures, were not we saw safety risks, and since its completion two renovated; commissioners we started there. For weeks ago, said Creech. are still working to deter- example, most of the Some $10,000 in county mine whether they will money went to fixing dollars were used to bring be restored or removed. up the grandstands. It it back into shape, along Creech said commis- would take a lot of money with the help of several sioners also hope to sell to replace those, so our local volunteers and a annual sponsorships for goal was to reinforce it roofing donation from each of the structures and keep it in shape. The Sherriff-Goslin Roofing of on the fairgrounds, with beams were rusting, and Richmond, Indiana. each building sporting the those were replaced, and The newly paved roads name of a different area they painted the roof were a major effort. business. and the structure. The Neglected for many “We’ve already gotten work on that alone took years, they made driving a lot of calls from people months, and they just fin- through the fairgrounds who can’t believe how ished it last month.” a difficult and sometimes much better it looks,” he “The bathrooms were hazardous experience said. “A year ago, none of plumb disgusting,” he for area citizens. The this looked anywhere near said. “Nobody wanted to main road that travels this good.” use them. People would through the property is “The fairgrounds is the walk all the way across considered a county road, heartbeat of Preble Coun- the fairgrounds to use so funds for its repav- ty,” he said. “It means so Yankee Clover another one. The new ing were contributed by much to the people here, bathroom building is my the county commission and we wanted to make favorite improvement. ($100,256.91), the county sure we got this right.” Mercantile JERRY A. HARSH 208 N. Commerce St 6713 North Main Street Camden, Ohio 45311 Phone: (937) 452-1210 Lewisburg, Ohio 45338 937-408-6967 Beautiful home decor and antiques. Unusual items

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4 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald Camden Town Hall nearing completion By Kelsey Kimbler Lisa Moss defeated Dan Michael [email protected] in the November 2015 election and served as the new mayor for 2016. CAMDEN — After a year’s worth of Moss was joined by new council mem- renovations, Village of Camden staff ber Ernest Crabtree, who replaced Roy will move into the Camden Town Hall Ebbing. within the next two months. In 2017, the village will design plans In 2016, Council voted to commit for the West Central Avenue (Ohio to renovating the building. A loan of 725) improvements. These plans will $650,000 was obtained to remodel and include storm drainage and sidewalks. enhance the two floors, including new The Camden-Somers Fire Depart- utilities. The second floor will be used ment’s annual downtown carnival will for community and private banquet be held on May 17, from 4-7 p.m. and receptions rental. Planning is currently under way for The police department, historical the village’s bicentennial celebration in society, village office, mayor’s court, 2018. Participants are needed to take and water department will all be mov- part in planning and activities. Orga- ing into the newly renovated building. nized by Karen Moss, planning meet- Thanks to McCullough-Hyde Memo- ings are being held monthly at Ron’s rial Hospital, there is new playground Pizza in Camden. equipment at the local Water Park. Moss is active and engaged in social Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald The hospital donated and installed the The police department, historical society, village office, mayor’s court, and water department will all be media for the celebration and addi- moving into the newly renovated Camden Town Hall within the next two months. Finishing renovations equipment themselves. This was a gift tional information can be found on are being completed on the building. of $65,000 the village is very apprecia- Camden Bicentennial’s Facebook page. tive of. In the future, Camden plans to con- had grants and funding and things of During 2016, work was done in tinue to be engaged in their efforts to that nature, but those were not made Mayor: Lisa Moss the village to maintain streets and increase pride in the community and available to the Camden community.” improve beautification. A vacant build- Village Administrator: improve life in the village. They will He added, “Council has taken a foot- Nelson McKeever ing on Second Street was demolished continue to make improvements to the hold in supporting a better commu- Fiscal Officer: and the village completed the street infrastructure and hope to serve both nity. Looking forward to people taking Becky Wilson repaving project. the village and surrounding areas with pride in their properties to enhance Council: A property at the edge of the village, water and sewer service. our living.” President: Devil’s Backbone, was recently gifted Camden plans to make the Old Well The focus on pride in the commu- Melissa Shull, Toni Keesler, to the Preble County Park District. Field aquifer reusable by 2020. nity is something Camden wishes to Ernest Crabtree, Kelly Doran, Todd Angell and Judy Michael This property will be opened to the Village Administrator Nelson McK- improve in the future. Council member Police Chief: public to enjoy the natural rock forma- eever said that what makes this village Toni Keesler added, “I think we have tions that are found there. Matthew Spurlock stand out is their resilience. a lot of older residents who take pride Fire and EMS: Two lots were also gifted to the vil- “In 2010, unlike any other commu- in their community, and I hope we can Camden Somers lage by the Shank Family. These lots nity for the most part, we experienced restore some of the pride in everyone.” Fire Department Chief: will be transformed into a park for the the water contamination,” McKeever Gary Taylor community to enjoy. said. “The strides that they made to Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or on Twitter @ The year 2016 saw two new mem- make that better, they endured the KKimbler_RH bers to the local government. Mayor cost. Most communities would have Prodigy Salon and Spa 122 N. Barron Street

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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 5 New playground equipment coming to Eldorado By Kelsey Kimbler The village has seen no new ments, so we had to tear it all inside of the plant, but the out- [email protected] businesses open in the last out.” side has not had work done for Mayor: Tiana White year, but they also have not lost However, the village has many years now. Council: ELDORADO — The Village any. Key businesses in the area received a grant from the One thing that makes Eldo- of Eldorado is on the north- Barry Martindale, Teresa are HarvestLand, Miami Valley Ohio Department of National rado stand out against other Freeman, Ruth Weldy, ernmost side of Preble County Plastics, Trend Setters Hair Resource to add new equip- Preble County villages is that Ed Utley, Chad Hoke, and had 509 citizens as of the Salon, Suds Restaurant and ment. The grant was for a little they own their own electric Bob Cook 2010 census. Sadly, the village Pub, and AMVETS Post 726. over $16,000, which does not company. “We feel because we Board of Public Affairs: does not grow much each year. The biggest change to the provide much money for the own our own electric company, Brian Hines, Helen Roberts, Longstanding Mayor Tiana village in 2016 was the addi- equipment, but White is sure it that our utility rates are very and Joe Wethington White said that she does not tion of a recreational boosters will give the village something reasonable for people living Clerk: foresee the village growing in group. It reorganized and to add to in the future. They within the village,” White said. Karen Hunt size any in the next several started holding ball games plan to buy a small section of The village is served by the Fire Chief: Tom Evans years. at the Eldorado Ball Park. At swing sets and some multipur- National Trail School District Water/Sewer Small is not always bad, press, sign ups for 2017 were pose equipment. and the village office is located Superintendent: Forrest however. Mayor White said, under way. The village intends to scope at 160 N. Main St. Council Leyes “Because of our small size, Eldorado’s playground equip- out grant possibilities within holds meetings on the fourth Street/Electric I think our village is small Superintendent: ment was removed in 2015. the next five to six years. They Monday of every month at 7 Ed Baker enough that a lot of people Mayor White said, “Our equip- want to upgrade the outside p.m. and BPA meetings on know each other still. Neigh- ment was so old that it wasn’t of the sewer plant. They have the third Wednesday of each bors watch out for neighbors.” meeting insurance require- made many upgrades to the month at 5:30 p.m. Gratis turning 200 By Kelsey Kimbler village buildings to show what they used [email protected] to look like. Mayor David Johnston said that in the GRATIS — The Village of Gratis, with future Gratis will work to improve the 881 inhabitants as of the 2010 census, village. They try to “stay in the loop” will celebrate its bicentennial in 2017. on applying for grants to make improve- The celebration will be combined with ments. “We’re trying to make everything the village’s annual Summerfest. The better,” he said. “We’ll concentrate on main celebration will be held on June 10 some more streets this next year and in at Library Park downtown. There will be the future.” live music, games, and the possibility of In 2016, the Village of Gratis worked carnival rides. to improve streets and on beautification. The planning committee is hoping to The village spent $7,000 on fixing pot- Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald get pictures of the village from the past. The Village of Gratis will celebrate it’s 200th birthday on June 10, 2017. The celebration will kick off at They want to set up pictures in front of See GRATIS | 9 Library Park, with live music, games, and carnival rides.

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Current residents The ACT College and Career PCDP Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald secrets in Preble County,” Munici- are preparing to celebrate the vil- Readiness Campaign celebrates The Preble County Development pal Manager Jeff Sewert said. lage’s bicentennial in 2018. tunity to have police officers call “It’s just a nice little town. With high school seniors, high Partnership was an Ohio Workplace Success Award recipient. Planning for the bicentennial their homes to check in. If no con- quality services, from our Fire schools, post secondary insti- celebration actually began in 2016 tact is made with the resident, an Department and EMS to our tutions, and employers who Latanza. with the formation of a planning officer will be sent to their home. Police Department to our Service promote or exemplify readi- In 2017 the village will begin As the state employer award committee. Meetings are being Department. We do so much for ness for college and careers in held every month and planning is their Community Development winner, PCDP received a ban- our citizens. states across the country. well on its way. Block Grant (CDBG) project to ner and recognition certificate “It’s a good quality of life in According to Economic The celebration will begin on improve the downtown. Awarded Lewisburg for our citizens. I Development Director Brenda on Jan. 31. The Partnership Dec. 31, 2017, with a gala at the through Preble County, the pro- think Mayor’s Village Council has Latanza, the PCDP completed will also move forward in Lewisburg Community Center. gram is meant to provide commu- afforded them that. It’s just a nice the application from a different the consideration process for Also in 2016, the Village of nities with resources to address place to live.” viewpoint — it’s not a high national recognition. Lewisburg became the first village community development needs. school, college, or an employer. National semifinalists will in Preble County to create a dog Lewisburg was awarded Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or $300,000 to improve downtown on Twitter @KKimbler_RH The PCDP is a community receive awards in recogni- park. Called simply Lewisburg tion of their achievement. For Unleashed Dog Park, it was businesses and buildings. The which has worked very hard to opened by Royal Canin to give project is a two-year program and obtain the ACT Work Ready those semifinalists, a national selection committee composed resident’s a location to let their will not be completed until 2018. Key personnel: Community Certification. pets play in a safe and gated envi- Part of that project is streetscap- According to Latanza, the of national education and Municipal Manager: workforce leaders will choose ronment. The park is separated ing. New benches, street lighting, Jeff Sewert Partnership wasn’t was not and traffic signals are all in the four national exemplars. These into two individual fenced areas, Administrative Asst.: sure if they would even be con- plans for the next two years. national exemplars, along with one intended for small dogs, and Kim Cahill sidered for the award. the other for larger dogs. Each The village was also awarded all state exemplars and semifi- Fiscal Officer: Yet, they received an email park has its own gated entry. the Ohio Department of Trans- R.E. Schlotterbeck informing them they had been nalists, will be honored at an Royal Canin also provided a sun portation Alternative grant to con- Utility Clerk: Margie McClain selected as the Ohio Workplace ACT event in October 2017. cover for the Spray Park to offer struct sidewalks on Clay Street. 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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 7 West Elkton celebrates local talent, wants to keep school By Kelsey Kimbler The village also acquired a grant from [email protected] Ohio Public Works Committee to replace the bridge on Buckeye Street. The construction WEST ELKTON — The Village of West portion of this project has been completed, Elkton is one of the smaller villages in Preble but they were unable to pave due to the bad County with a population of 197 as of the weather. The paving should be finished by 2010 census. While it may be small, village April, according to Crawford. officials like to say 2016 was a year West While all of this work was undoubtedly Elkton was able to defeat a recent Preble good for the village, it did take a toll on the Shawnee bond issue/tax levy. fiscal base. The village itself had to pay for a West Elkton Mayor Bill Crawford said, large portion of the revitalization project on “With the support of the community, we Main Street. This means that in 2017 the vil- were able to defeat the levy. Which is good lage will not focus on construction, but rather for West Elkton. We’re trying to keep our upkeep of parks, buildings, and the walking school, basically.” path. The village plans to be frugal in the Two days after the vote, the Preble Shaw- upcoming year. nee Board of Education voted to bring the However, that will not stop them from issue back to the ballot in May 2017. Mayor employing a part time maintenance person. Crawford is actively campaigning against the In May the village will hold its annual levy as he feels it will be a detriment to West Memorial Day parade and ceremony. Offi- Elkton. cials are starting now to look at planning that “We’re going to keep pushing hard to celebration. The village hopes to make the Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald defeat it again in May,” he promised. celebration bigger than last year. Also in 2016, the village focused on In the same vein as 2016, West Elkton will making improvements and add things like improving their streets. West Elkton acquired highlight local talent at the celebration. They 235 N. Main St., and can be reached at 937- public restrooms and picnic tables around the a Community Development Block Grant are actively looking for musical talent, but 787-9006. park.” (CDBG) to have Main Street revitalized. have already found local artist Christopher “We want to work with the schools to keep Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or on Twitter @ This program is meant to provide communi- Walden, whom they are hoping will display our school,” he added. “We want to keep KKimbler_RH ties with resources to address a wide range of art. He is a wildlife and landscape artist who making improvements so the community can community needs. is world renowned. Walden’s son is also an use the school.” In addition to the work on Main, new side artist and he displayed his art last year. Mayor: Bill Crawford West Elkton Village Council has six seats walks and curbs were added to Beechwood Mayor Crawford wants to continue to Fiscal Officer: Venida Thompson and one is open. Crawford said they would Avenue and Maple Street. The sidewalks work with village council to make improve- Council: Richard Kirby, Gary Thompson, love to have someone run for the vacancy. now connect from the north side (where the ments to West Elkton. Charles Pennington, Gevella Wilt, The village also offers a fully staffed Fire elementary school is) all the way to the south “We want to provide things that help the Jonathon Berter Department, which Crawford himself sits on side of town (where the community park is community like the walking path and com- Fire Chief: Mike Roberts Sr. as Assistant Chief. located). munity park,” he said. “We want to continue West Elkton’s village office is located at Photos from the 2016 Chamber Awards

Photos By Eddie Mowen Jr. | The Register-Herald Home is The Foundation employee Toni Morgan was named the Preble County Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year. Chamber Chair Jason Moles is shown honoring Morgan Dow Chemical received the Outstanding Recycling during the special awards gala on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Program Award.

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Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald Peace Park is home of West Alexandria’s popular Oktober Fest. Road improvements in West Alexandria retain local jobs By Kelsey Kimbler work done to it during 2016. million was spent on the project. ing to improve the quality of life, Day [email protected] In 2014, ODOT was going to come The roadwork will continue through believes it makes West Alexandria a to the village and repave Main Street, 2017. The village is trying to see what great place for families. WEST ALEXANDRIA — In 2016, which happens to be Ohio 503. The can be done to bring back state dollars “We’re a nice, quiet village,” he added. the Village of West Alexandria put village put money into upgrading and help offset the local cost. “We try to maintain a nice, clean com- state funding into roadwork in order their water, sewer, curbs, sidewalks, The main upcoming project will be munity. I think it’s a great place to work, to keep manufacturer Rexarc Interna- and street lighting to prepare for the the new waste water treatment facility. live, and raise a family.” tional, Inc. in business. The facility project. Day explained that the current facility is sits at 35 E. 3rd Street and according “in desperate need of replacement.” Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or on Twitter @ Due to financial issues, however, KKimbler_RH to Village Administrator Chris Day, ODOT had to put off the repaving. The village is dedicated to growth the surrounding roads had gotten so Finally in 2016 they were able to and improvement. “We always continue bad the village risked losing the com- to work with our businesses locally, to complete the project. They ground Mayor: pany. Semi trucks could not get into down the road and repaved it. Day see if we can’t help them,” Day said. “If Carol Lunsford the facility. added, “It’s a great improvement with there’s a chance that we can get a busi- Council: This roadwork was completed in the new curbs, sidewalks, and lighting. ness to come to our community, we will Holly Robbins, Ian Campbell, Deb Smith, 2016 and it greatly improved the road What it did is, it really made a nice continue working with those folks that Dawn Mitchell, Ray Waldeck, Ken Carter around the building. Now the trucks improvement when you come through are interested.” Village Administrator: can get in and out of the loading the village on 503.” In the future, West Alexandria will Chris Day docks. The work also greatly improved In 2006 the village did a similar proj- continue to add amenities to enhance Fire Chief: Jeff Shafer Rexarc’s ability to do its jobs in a ect on Dayton Street, so now visitors to life of locals. They will work on their EMS Chief: Tommy Smith timely manner, and now they can even parks, add equipment, benches, and Village Clerk: Judy Corn get to see the village looking in tip-top Solicitor: Rick Faber get larger pieces of equipment into the shape, no matter how they come into picnic tables so locals have a place for recreation, year-round. Police Chief: facility. town. Terry Strawser Main Street also had significant Between the state and the village, $1.5 Because the village is constantly work-

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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9 West Manchester focused on street maintenance By Kelsey Kimbler the building was improved so the Village of West Manchester This will call for an investment [email protected] workers could back in easier. hopes to maintain their streets of $90,000-$100,000 so the vil- Concrete was also placed on which have already been paved. lage cannot consider this at the WEST MANCHESTER — the outside of the building. They will spend this next year moment, but they know that The Village of West Manchester Rodefer added, the village committing to the upkeep of this switch will help save the had a “crazy year,” said new worked on, “Keeping the lights their streets. water superintendent hours Mayor Tim Rodefer. He has on and keeping bills paid, Citizens have requested the of work and free him for addi- only been mayor since late which is not always easy for a addition of street lights. Rode- tional projects. 2016, but has served on vil- small village.” fer is hopeful of that addition The village would also like to lage council for several years. In 2017, Rodefer hopes to happening in 2017. replace the village tractor for After the need arose for a new explore the possibility of a joint Village council is short sever- the same reason. The current mayor, Rodefer was nominated fire district with Eldorado. al members. They hope to add tractor is older and not working and accepted. It was a long and The two villages talked about a minimum of two additional well. “crazy” process that required a this possibility in 2016, but members this year. They urge “The village is a good place lot of work from village council. they hope to further explore anyone interested to look into to live,” Rodefer added. “We In addition to obtaining a the idea in the upcoming year. the possibility and consider have a lot of younger families new mayor, the village also West Manchester’s Fire Chief running. move into the village, probably Kelsey Kimbler|The Register-Herald completed a lot of small main- has said that the collaboration They hope to start a Christ- based on affordable housing West Manchester tenance projects to keep the would make sense, with how mas decorating contest again in in the area. We’re happy to village in good shape. They close the two villages are to the village. have some young families, but Tim Rodefer focused on repairing buildings Mayor: each other. Looking into the future, the there’s also some families who Council: Doug Thompson, the village owns. They replaced The Village has recently village would like to build some have lived here all their lives. Robert Long, Teresa Long, roofing on several buildings, found out that Preble County sort of splash pad or water park Good people. It’s part of what Jane Reeder some due to damage from villages are not eligible for any for kids to play in. They want brought me to the village. Over- Fiscal Officer: Leslie Evans windstorms. CDBG Grants until 2018 due to to attract the younger families all a good area to live in. Easy Fire Chief: Dale Baker They made repairs to the new regulations. They accept to the parks and make some- access to larger cities, but a Maintenance and Street inside of the fire house, which that they are not going to be thing fun for the youngsters good place to live and friendly Superintendent: Forest Leyes were completed in January able to apply for those grants residing in the village. people to live around.” Board of Public Affairs: 2017. Improvements were also Doug Evans, Tom Weaver, to do additional street projects, At some point the village Brian Robinson. made to the outside of the fire but while they wait for that would like to switch to read- Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or department. The approach to money to become available, ing water meter electronically. on Twitter @KKimbler_RH

was able to build a complete- There are already several the work force to come back Housing ly new aquatic center. projects in the plans for 2017. to Preble County. Whether The new pool was a hit A new Twin Valley Bank it’s a high tech manufacturing From page 1 with the community. There will be opening soon on or engineering or the medi- were 700 attendees at the Washington Jackson Road. cal field, there’s employers Mayor: Dave Kirsch Eagles Point is not the grand opening and through- The new year will also see here in Eaton that need good out the year the pool saw a reconstruction project on workers.” Council: only new housing to come to Brad Moore (Vice Mayor), the city. Cobblestone Trails consistent traffic. City Man- Nation Avenue. Construction Mayor David Kirsch said, Craig Moormeier, brings condominiums to resi- ager Brad Collins added, on the south half of the road “We have a great commu- David Daily, Joe Renner dents 55 years or older. This “We really hope in 2017 the was completed last year and nity that consists of business City Manager: residential project is located community continues to sup- now it is time to finish con- leaders that aren’t afraid to Brad Collins on East Avenue and will offer port the Main Street aquatic struction on the street. Work reinvest in the city. They give Assistant over 70 units containing both center.” will be done on the sidewalks, back to such things as sup- City Manager: one and two family homes. The center will reopen for curbs, and pavement. porting athletics and boost- Joe Ferriell Building is still underway, but the year during Memorial A lumber and home ers, the new swimming pool, Finance Director: residents are currently mov- Day weekend. improvement store, Gillman and the sports complex. The Stephanie Hurd Maintenance and Street ing in. The historic steel bridge Home Center is set to open city has an attitude and a commitment to be business Superintedent: The city also saw the con- on St. Clair Street was also in fall 2017. Greg Frost struction of Meadowbrook reopened during 2016. The Silfex will be working to friendly. The other internal Public Works Estates on U.S. 35 and construction saw the replace- increase their production and resources, which is commit- Superintendent: Rolling Hills Estates off of ment of steel girders and new hire over 100 new employees. ted to citizenry which helps Chris Denlinger East Avenue. Meadowbrook decking. The big project set to begin secure the business work Police Chief: Estates is an active subdivi- Whispering Christmas cel- in 2017 is the construction of force and our tomorrows as Chad DePew sion that is currently adding ebrated it’s 30th year in 2016. the helicopter base. Through a city.” Fire/EMS Chief: new homes. “Those volunteers do a super a partnership with Med- Collins added, “Eaton has Brian Smith In 2016, Eaton saw the job at putting that on for the Flight, Kettering Health Net- affordable housing with plen- Administrative Secretary: Marsha Shannon addition of more than just public,” Collins said. work will bring a permanent ty of recreational activities. It As the county seat, the City medical helicopter and base has a small town feel with a Law Director: new housing developments. Jill Allen to the Preble County Medical good fix of amenities and ser- The new Main Street aquatic of Eaton has a population of Building Inspector: center opened on May 27, 8,407 according to the 2010 Center. vices that one would need. It Jim Ankrom 2016. The only swimming census. In each year, the city Eaton is always looking to is a great place to work, live, pool was over 50 years old sees a lot of construction to expand their workforce. Col- and raise a family.” and was in disrepair. Through increase employment and lins said, “We have a lot of donations and grants, the city bring new life to the com- great jobs right here in Preble Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or munity. County and there’s a need for on Twitter @KKimbler_RH

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10 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald A safety officer car was also honored as Young Profession- the community, give them life purchased — this vehicle will be Awards al of the Year. Moles called experiences and help teach Gratis shared between Gratis Fire and Moyer “passionate about skills. training, developing and Dow Chemical Company of From page 6 Police. A new ambulance was From page 1 purchased for EMS. empowering the employees of West Alexandria was awarded Gratis EMS and Fire Depart- Rexarc.” the Outstanding Recycling holes on Harrison Street. They “My small part of the cold “Growing up in Preble Program Award. received grants for Phase I of ment even hosted a GOBA lunch shelter is a small part of a for the bike riders. County, many of you have Special guest speaker for work on Ada Doty Street (Ohio bright and shiny example seen some of the achieve- the evening was Matt Appen- 503). There are two grants the “We’re small, but with a big of what a community can heart,” Mayor Johnston said. ments I’ve accomplished — zeller, executive director of village has been awarded, one to accomplish when we come this is just another one that I Southern Ohio Chamber focus on water and the other for “We do have a few drug prob- together,” she said. “The real lems around, but we try to keep will use as a springboard onto Alliance. He spoke about the storm sewer. The work on Ada winners are our guests who others, as an ‘old profession- health insurance programs Doty will begin in 2017. They plenty of emergency personnel come in out of the cold.” and police officers so we can stay al,” Moyer joked. He spoke of offered on the SOCA benefit will focus from downtown to Lewisburg Village Manager the great team at RexArc and plan. Preble County Econom- High Street. According to John- on top of the problem and get rid Jeff Sewert received the Dis- of it.” offered thanks for the honor. ic Development Directory ston, there are “a lot of water tinguished Service Award. Wildcat Sports & Graphics Brenday Latanza reported breaks along that area.” He added, “I have seven grand- Chair-elect Cindy Kaufman kids who live in this town and in Eaton was named Small on the progress of the Preble The village started the process said every advancement Business of the Year, while County Development Partner- to receive a grant for work on I like it to be a good place for Preble County makes, every them to grow up. I grew up here. L&M Products was named ship. the Geeding Street bridge under committee doing something This year’s awards gala, It’s a nice place. It doesn’t cost a Business of the Year. Latanza ODOT’s Municipal Bridge pro- great, it seems “Jeff Sewert is presented owner Jeff Weireter held at The Grange in Eaton, lot to live out here. We’ve tried gram. involved somehow.” with the award. was sponsored by Premier to control our water and sewer They hosted a clean up day “He’s just one of those Weireter said he has the Sponsor, Mary Bullen; Prin- rates, we haven’t raised them in this past year where they rented great people you just can’t “best customers.” He thanked cipal Sponsor Henny Penny; a dumpster for village residents a few years. They might have to say enough about,” Kaufman the Preble County Develop- and supporting sponsors to throw away unwanted items. be raised in the coming year or said. ment Partnership for its ser- LCNB, SOCA and the PCDP. Sewert is vice president of All of the village’s fire hydrants two.” vices, his family, and God. Dinner was provided by Buck- the Preble County Historical were tested and repainted. In L&M Executive Director eye Jake’s of West Alexandria. Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683-4061 or on Society, is treasurer of the November the village purchased Terry Stevens accepted the Twitter @KKimbler_RH Preble County Convention a used dump trump equipped Business of the Year award on Reach Eddie Mowen Jr. at 937-683-4056 and Visitors’ Bureau, and is or on Twitter @emowen_RH. with leaf pick up equipment behalf of her board, staff, and Mayor: outgoing chair of the Preble the people they serve. and the village will utilize that David Johnston County Development Part- “2016 was a great year of equipment to clean up during fall Council Members: nership. Citizen of the Year: season. Cindy Hoffman, Doug Farquer, excitement for us,” Stevens Toni Morgan “I look out in the audience said. The new Wagner Cen- The Town Hall was demolished Don Cronan, James Neal, tonight and there are many Young Professional and the village will make a new Bejamin Roles, Chase Johnson. ter, home of L&M Products, of the Year: more people out there that opened its doors to the com- park out of it. Fiscal Officer: deserve this award more than Robert Moyer Christmastime in Gratis was a Tammy Line munity in July. L&M pur- Distinguished I,” Sewert said. He dedicated chased and moved into the big hit this year. They held sever- Utility Clerk: the award to his father. Service Award: Donna Hicks former Eaton Church of the Jeff Sewert al events, including the Fire and “He taught me the word EMS Santa Parade. They also Village Administer: Brethren located at 1407 N. Small Business Dale Smith volunteer and how to do so,” had a town Christmas tree which Barron Street in Eaton. of the Year: Fire Chief: Sewert said. “He taught me Wildcat Sports & Graphics was lit. 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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11 New restaurant Photos from the opens in Verona 2016 Chamber Awards

By Kelsey Kimbler one big project and right [email protected] now they are gearing up Mayor: Mary Myers for one to begin in July or VERONA — Mayor Council: Nikki Plank, August. The village will Jenni Baker, Jamie Mary Myers considers see a complete restoration Verona’s greatest strength Strayer, Andrew Baker, James Dempsey of West Main Street from to be the communication Fiscal Officer: Julie Smith the bridge all the way to between village officials Fire Chief: Ray Rayburg the railroad track. and the “villagers.” Water Superintendent: The village has applied “Communication will Gary Wagner for other grants to restore make or break a village,” Street Superintendent: the rest of Main Street. she said. “If you do not Tim Delk There is not much hap- have that sort of commu- Zoning: David Smith Photos by Eddie Mowen Jr. | The Register-Herald pening currently by way of Wildcat Sports & Graphics in Eaton was named Small Business of the Year. nication and trust, your BPA: Kim Askins improvements in the vil- village will go down the lage due to the preparation tubes.” for the restoration project. That is actually her main village are serviced by the In the spring the village goal as a mayor. She wants Tri-County North School plans to get the concession to prove that Verona is a District. As of the 2010 stand “back up and going.” friendly village. She said, census, the village had 494 Mayor Myers clarified, it “I want people to know citizens. The village office has been “going,” but is in that we’re open, to talk to is located at 138 Mill St. dire need of rehabilitation. them and to listen to their Verona welcomed new Last fall the village com- needs. That to me is the restaurant Bank House pleted a project on Sand- most important part — Cafe on Nov. 4, 2016. The hurst Street. There was a being able to communicate cafe serves soup, salad, complete reconstruction with us here in the office.” and a variety of coffee. of the road to improve its Verona is located on the They are open Thursdays aesthetic. eastern-most part of the and Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. county and resides in both and Saturday’s 8 a.m.-8 Reach Kelsey Kimbler at 937-683- Preble and Montgomery p.m. 4061 or on Twitter @KKimbler_RH Home is The Foundation employee Toni Morgan was named the Preble County Chamber of counties. Students of the Every year Verona has Commerce’s Citizen of the Year. Chamber Chair Jason Moles is shown honoring Morgan during the special awards gala on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

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12 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald application from Wilcat Development Committee,” PCDP Sports & Graphics’ screen Latanza said. “Once the printing and embroidery process is complete, we From page 1 business and approved them will present the plan to our for funding in the amount mayors and townships. We The 539-employee company of $10,000. This small appreciate the input from all continues to grow. This business, located on Main who were involved.” year, Henny Penny applied Street in Eaton, continues Other success stories for — and was approved to grow and build their stem from Workforce Devel- for — a $500,000 Economic business. They are greatly opment Committee activi- Development CDBG loan appreciative to the partner- ties. with the Ohio Development ship for this gap financing “We are fortunate that Services Agency, to be used resource.” Sinclair Community College toward the purchase of $1.7 The PCDP continues to operates a manufacturing million in new equipment.” work to promote area prop- training lab in our county,” According to officials, erties for potential growth Latanza said. “Several of with this investment, opportunities. our companies are utilizing Henny Penny will create 21 “Early this year, the Part- the lab now. The Partner- new jobs. nership submitted two prop- ship and our Workforce Development Committee “This ODSA funding is a erties for the Ohio Devel- Submitted great opportunity for Preble opment Services Agency work closely with our edu- Sinclair Community College operates a manufacturing training lab in Eaton. County. As Henny Penny SiteOhio initiative,” Latan- cators. Sinclair recently Several Preble County companies are utilizing the lab, and the Preble County pays back the $500,000, it za said. “The sites could fall invested $75,000 in new Development Partnership and Workforce Development Committee work closely within the ‘fatally flawed’ equipment for the lab. It is with local educators. Sinclair recently invested $75,000 in new equipment for goes into a County Revolv- the lab. ing Loan Fund that will group, the ‘pipeline group’ in a very convenient loca- be utilized for companies or the ‘ready to be certified’ tion and easy to access.” in need of gap financing. group. Both of ours fell into According to Latanza, the Thank you Henny Penny!” the pipeline category.” PCDP Workforce Develop- Latanza said. According to Latanza, the ment Committee assembled She continued, “Just this PCDP has been able to con- the manufacturing com- year, Kettering Health Net- tinue working with one of munity this past summer to work invested $10.5 mil- the sites, 161 acres located assist Sinclair and MVCTC lion to build and equip the in Lewisburg. “We resub- in creating an entry-level Preble County Emergency mitted the site with updated manufacturing training pro- Center. As a result, 43 jobs information mid-November gram to address challenges have been created to date. for a second round review,” “with regard to the pipeline Coming soon is the helicop- she said. “This is a work in of entry-level workers and ter base for MedFlight. This progress. We should hear skills gaps with current is an awesome benefit to from them by end of Febru- workforce.” the county! ary 2017 on our new score.” Some 25 industry part- “Silfex continues to grow. Preble County held its ners participated in the In 2010 there were 206 first Business Walk this session, according to employees — prior to the year. Representatives from Latanza. “Input from the Submitted the Preble County Develop- county’s employers ensures The Preble County Development Partnership submitted two properties for the most recent project this Ohio Development Services Agency SiteOhio initiative in 2016. They have been year, they had 366 employ- ment Partnership and other outcomes are aligned with regional resource partners industry needs,” she said. able to continue to work with 161 acres in Lewisburg, and should know more about ees.” the site’s future in the program in February 2017. According to Latanza, canvassed the community to “As part of our strategy talk with business owners. to simultaneously address with a new investment of “When a person walks ners, we have the opportu- $5.4 million in equipment “We were able to discuss workforce development and opportunities and obstacles economic development, into a company to interview nity to showcase our region and facility, Silfex is adding for a job, we have 38 com- and Preble County to site 109 new jobs. Working in that may face their business Preble County has worked and to provide them with together to become an ACT panies in our county that selectors across the United conjunction with the City understand the value of the States. Whether we are of Eaton, JobsOhio and the resources and assistance to Certified Work Ready Com- address their needs,” Latan- munity,” Latanza reported. NCRC,” Latanza said. “It is visiting them in their state Ohio Development Services just as important that the or they come to Ohio to Agency, Silfex received a za said. “We broke into “We are excited to say that teams and visited 20 small we reached that goal early individual understands the visit our region, these are commitment of $541,000 value as well.” invaluable opportunities to in state incentives and businesses in Eaton, West this fall. We are the only Alexandria and Lewisburg.” Certified ACT Work Ready Marketing Preble County learn from site selectors and $135,000 Job Creation tax and encouraging growth to show the value of our incentive from the City of The Preble County Community in the State of Comprehensive Economic Ohio. Others are working will continue, and many region and our communities Eaton. things make it easy, accord- for potential new business The Preble County Devel- Development Strategy and toward certification.” Land Use Plan was in the The ACT certification ing to Latanza. opportunities.” opment Partnership works “We have all the benefits “Preble County is the fifth with businesses of all sizes. final stages of completion is based primarily on the in early December. Preble National Career Readiness of having I-70 run through largest ag county in the “This year the PCDP made our county, along with state and we pride ourselves our first loan to a small County Commissioners Certificate, according to completed their review, it Latanza, who said this is a the abundance of water, in our strong workforce and business from a Revolving great utility partners, and strong work ethic,” Latanza Loan Fund that was cre- was approved by the Plan- “portable industry-recog- ning Commission and the nized credential that identi- land and buildings, and we said. “These traits make ated through the Business welcome the opportunity it easy to market Preble Development Commit- required two public hear- fies a person’s skills by uti- ings were held. lizing three ACT WorkKeys to market Preble County County.” tee,” Latanza explained. for potential new business “The Revolving Loan Fund “This was a huge under- assessments: applied math, reading for information and opportunities,” she said. 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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 13 The increase in sales Other increased expen- Progress tax revenue means the ditures are attributed to economy in Preble County Children Services, and the From page 1 is doing well. “For the mandated services which most part, people are are “pretty much out of doing great,” Creech said our control,” Creech said. Twin and Washington. of area businesses. In 2010, JFS services These communities are The second increase is accounted for $162,000 connected to each other due to property tax rev- from the General Fund. and to the outside world enue (23 percent of the In 2015, that number by a network of roadways GF,) most of which goes rose to $571,000. including 1-70, U.S. 127, to the five area school Of mandated services, U.S. 35, U.S. 40, and 10 districts. Children Services, which state routes. The property tax includes child placements, There are 18 public increase was seen state- was up most, with an schools in the county’s wide, due mostly to the $160,000 increase in man- five school districts, which triennial update and dated services. provide primary and sec- CAUV (Current Agricul- The steep increase in ondary education to close tural Use Value.) need for services can be Photos By Eddie Mowen Jr. | The Register-Herald to 8,000 school-aged chil- Other revenue is highly attributed to the Preble County Commissioner Rodney Creech speaks during the annual State of the County address held dren. Several colleges and in March of 2016. nowhere near where it ongoing drug issues, universities located nearby was in ‘08-‘09. State-pro- including the heroin provide higher education, said the county spends will occupy an area 40 by Economic Development vided Local Government epidemic, according to including Miami Univer- approximately $900,000/ 60,” said Commissioner Program is federal fund- Funds were at $800,000 officials. sity, Wright State Uni- month. Chris Day as he explained ing that provides up to then, and continue to “Until we can stop that, versity, Earlham College, The county could barely the displayed building $500,000 per project. We drop. These funds, which we’re going to have this University of Dayton, and make payroll at one point drawings. “The mainte- were fortunate to get the make up four percent of issue,” Creech said. “And Sinclair Community Col- in 2009, according to nance area will occupy maximum amount for the county’s General Fund even the professionals lege, which has a branch officials. “We can’t look at the remaining 48 by 60 Henny Penny,” Latanza was just over $412,000 can’t figure out how.” campus located in Eaton. a few months ahead, not feet, providing a covered said. “Funds are granted in 2015. Although LGFs Indigent defense costs Nearly three quarters of even six months,” Creech heated area for our people to communities to make recently showed a slight from the General Fund are Preble County is farmland said. “We have to look out to work on the landfill loans to local, for-profit increase, they are expect- down, but this is another and it consistently ranks a year ahead.” equipment.” businesses for fixed-asset ed to decrease again next expense which is out in the top ten in hog and Preble County has “We also wish to thank financing – such as the year. of the county’s control. corn production for the saved about $320,000 by the men and women who equipment for Henny Interest income is Thanks to an increase in state of Ohio. pumping leachate from work here on a daily basis, Penny. Loan repayments beginning to go back up, reimbursement percent- In their State of the the Preble County Landifll providing a safe location come to the county into according to Creech. ages, now at 48 percent, County update, held in to the Lakengren Water for the proper manage- a local Revolving Loan On the service revenue this expense continues to March 2016, Preble Coun- Authority for processing. ment of the County’s recy- Fund and may be used to side of things, Creech trend downward. ty Commissioners noted This is a considerable sav- clable and waste streams,” finance additional Com- pointed out there hasn’t “Income is up, expenses several recent accomplish- ings, according to Creech, said Commissioner munity Development been a lot of change to are up, but it’s getting bet- ments, and discussed the who said there has been Denise Robertson. Block Grant-eligible proj- charges for services from ter,” Creech said. financial status of the so much rainfall this year The building was ects in the community. the Clerk of Courts, The current board made county. some leachate still had to designed under a contract This is a great resource Juvenile Court or Preble some decisions to update “Things are a lot bet- be trucked out. with T&M Associates. for Preble County and the County Recorder — facilities and equipment, ter” now than they were Community Develop- The site work is being Partnership.” these are very important $36,000 of which was on in 2008-2009, according ment Block Grant awards performed by C.G. Con- “Henny Penny Corpora- sources of revenue for the cleaning and maintaining to Preble County Com- from the state have struction and the building tion is fortunate to contin- county, and account for 11 the outside of the court- mission President Rodney allowed the county to help contractor is Arcon Build- ue to experience a steady percent of the total Gen- house. Creech. area villages with major ers. growth in sales, and as eral Fund. Some accomplishments Creech had his first infrastructure projects •Preble County recent- a result, we continue to The county saw approx- for the county in 2015 experience at presenting for the past 33 years. ly received a $500,000 invest in our business and imately $483,000 from included: the annual “State of the Since 1982, the county Community Develop- provide more employment Ohio’s Casino Tax, which •Cleaning and repairing County” address during has received over $5.1 ment Block Grant award opportunities,” said Art accounts for four percent of courthouse parapets. a breakfast event hosted million which was used through the Economic Harlan, Henny Penny’s of the General Fund. •Paving and striping by the Preble County in improvements for the Development Loan and Executive Vice President, On the expense side of of parking lots. (County Chamber of Commerce in City of Eaton, villages and Public Infrastructure Pro- and the company’s rep- things, Creech pointed officials also worked in March 2016. townships and improve- gram to help local manu- resentative on the Preble out, in 2008, the county conjunction with the City According to Creech, ments at several county facturer Henny Penny County Development was typically spending of Eaton, to pave some a lot of improvement has agencies. Most recently, in purchase a new laser and Partnership board of trust- more than it was taking alleyways, a collaboration been seen on the relation- 2015 West Elkton received two pieces of associated ees. “We are grateful to in. In 2009, after some which worked out well, ship side of things, partic- $51,000 for sidewalks, equipment. the Preble County Devel- “changes in leadership” according to commission- ularly between the county curbs and storm sewers Henny Penny Corp. is a opment Partnership, the he said the county made ers.) offices, City of Eaton, and and Lewisburg received manufacturer of commer- Preble County Commis- some “dramatic cuts.” •Updating the Juvenile area villages. $40,000 for downtown cial food equipment for sioners and the State of Some six years later, Courtroom “Relationships have improvements. fast food chains such as Ohio for this grant in sup- Creech noted, the expen- •Updating the 1980s come a long way,” Creech In 2015, West Elkton McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, port of our manufacturing ditures and revenue were telephone system said in opening his presen- also received $300,000 Wendy’s and KFC. Locat- equipment project.” close in 2015, but for •Updating the 9-1-1 dis- tation. “If we’re all going in Community Distress/ ed in Eaton, the company “Henny Penny Cor- good reason, and mainly patch consoles, providing in separate directions, it’s Neighborhood Revitaliza- employs more than 500 poration, has purchased because there was a lot of new radios to all Preble just not going to happen.” tion funding for Main people at its facility. It the latest in Punch/Fiber facility upkeep and main- County Sheriff’s Deputies Hearkening back to Street improvements in sources approximately 50 Laser technology,” said tenance taken care of. to enable the SO to com- the ‘08-‘09 fiscal years, the village. percent of its materials Jeff Maggard, Henny That makes the figures a municate on the state’s and citing cuts from the •The Preble County from Ohio companies, and Penny Manufacturing little misleading, he noted. MARCS (multi-agency state and more that began Sanitary Landfill hosted exports nearly 50 percent Manager. “The equip- The Preble County radio communication) around that time, Creech a ground breaking for its of its products outside the ment is engineered for Courthouse is almost a system. said the county’s general new administration and United States. high-speed productivity. In century old — “there’s a •Installing new boilers fund is in a better state maintenance building on The company will create addition to ensuring maxi- lot of maintenance to a and chillers at the Preble now than it was then. Monday, Oct. 24. 21 new jobs as a result of mum speed, the highly courthouse,” he said. County Sheriff’s Office. Number one reason: an Reverend Ken Harbaum the project. efficient fiber laser uses Other county court- •Receiving funds to increase in sales tax reve- of Covenant of Peace “Working with local offi- approximately a third of houses have been found to aid in the purchase of nue, which is the county’s Church opened the festivi- cials, we are helping cre- the electricity of our cur- not be safe. Not so Preble electronic poll books for largest revenue source at ties with a prayer, blessing ate jobs in Preble County,” rent systems. Investing in County’s. voter verification for the 51 percent of the GF. the property and praying said David Goodman, this high speed processing Preble County Board of for the safety of the people director of the Ohio Devel- center will provide Henny Elections. The county working at the facility. opment Services Agency. Penny a foundation to has also set aside funds Commissioner Rodney “The Preble County build upon for many years to purchase new voting Creech, County Commis- Development Partnership to come.” equipment, according to sion President, followed and the county worked The Community Devel- Creech. by saying, “The Commis- closely with the state to opment Block Grant Eco- According to Creech, sioners are excited that make sure we had every- nomic Development Loan the county currently has this project is coming to thing in place that was and Public Infrastructure approximately $3 mil- fruition after years of plan- required from Henny Grant Program is admin- lion (about two or three ning. We thank everyone Penny and our offices to istered by the Ohio Devel- months’ expenses) unen- involved for their hard gain approval on this ini- opment Services Agency’s cumbered in the county’s work and support of the tiative,” Economic Devel- Office of Community “checkbook.” building effort.” opment Director Brenda Development. “We don’t know what’s “The steel building will Latanza said. going to happen in the have an 88 by 60 foot “The Community Historical information from Preble Preble County Courthouse future,” said Creech, who County Commissioners can be footprint and the offices Development Block Grant found at www.prebco.org. S14

14 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald Businesses Preble Proud 2017 Preble County Ace Hardware Walnut Harvest Auctions, LLC EATON — Walnut Harvest help auctioning an estate’s items? largest return for your invest- celebrating 25 years Auctions, LLC was founded in Count on the knowledgeable team ment. 1999 here in Preble County by of Walnut Harvest Auctions to Auctioned products have Business Name: Preble County Ace Hardware Bob Roach and then in 2007 Anna work hard for you. Browse their included real estate of all types, Owner’s Name: Travis Earley Marie “Bullock” Roach, came on real estate listings and read about industrial plants and heavy equip- Address: 1104 N. Barron St., Eaton board as a “wife-manager” and their company’s 25 combined ment, farms and livestock and Years in business: 25 realtor. It has grown to be South- years of experience… equipment, business liquidations, Number of employees: Six full-time, eight part-time west Ohio’s premier auction and Clients know their marketing construction and restaurant Goods manufactured/sold: real estate service. Trust a busi- plans are in great hands with equipment, bankruptcies and fore- Standard hardware items, to include: cleaning sup- ness that mixes modern technol- them. They custom tailor plans closures, antiques, coins, firearms, plies, paint & sundries, hand tools, power tools & ogy with old-fashioned values and for their needs. Clients include toys, jewelry benefits, fine art, fur- accessories, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, work ethic. Choose a hard work- probate courts, trust officers of niture, cash buyouts, automobiles hardware, fasteners, lawn & garden supplies, outdoor ing family-owned and operated banks, attorneys, schools, govern- and asset seizures. equipment & power tools, and outdoor living. business for honesty, competitive mental entities, estates, private For a free confidential con- Recent accomplishments: pricing, and no hidden fees. sellers, businesses and farmers. sultation call 937-456-4967. We We are a certified helpful hardware store. Our Ace Are you searching for a State-of-the-art equipment and provide service you deserve with Hardware cooperative has won the JD Power and Asso- knowledgeable team to provide technology is used to showcase experience that makes a differ- ciates “highest in customer satisfaction among home residential, commercial or farm auction property. Walnut Harvest ence. That’s our auction advan- improvement retail stores” for 10 consecutive years. property services? Do you need Auctions wants to get you the tage! Our Clark + Kensington exterior paint tied for number one in Consumer Reports’ 2017 paint study. Plans for 2017 and beyond? We will continue to provide our customers with excellent customer service, relevant product lines for First Impression Wear (FIW) Knolls of Oxford today’s consumers, and an ongoing support of the com- munity. First Impression Wear (FIW) Manager: Andrea Thompson OXFORD — The Knolls and skilled nursing facility What should readers know about Preble County of Oxford is a non-profit and a rehabilitation center. Ace Hardware? Address: 120 E. Main St., Eaton. Years in business: 11 continuing care retire- Designed for those with We are a locally owned and operated member of ment community, owned a sense of discovery and a the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in Number of employees: 4 Goods manufactured/sold: Custom screen and operated by Maple zest for life, the community the industry. We are committed to being “the Help- Knoll Communities Inc., is located just one mile ful Place” by offering our customers knowledgeable printing/embroidery, spirit wear, tuxedo rental. Plans for 2017 and beyond: Continue to strive with a history of more from Miami University. advice, helpful service, and quality products. Our staff than 168 years of serving Here, in a spacious new members not only work, but live, in the community to make our customers happy and make the com- pany the best it can be. older adults. Located on home, one can enjoy all the which affords us a good understanding of our customer an 85-acre campus, the charm, security, stimula- base and their needs. What should readers know? FIW is a local business who takes pride in making our customers community offers villas, tion and culture of living in happy. We’re honest and hardworking. assisted living apartments a University town. TRI-STATE HOME MEDICAL

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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 15 Just Teasin’ ready Wildcat Sports & Graphics, LLC Wildcat Sports & Graphics, LLC Plans for 2017 and beyond? Future plans Owner: Jeff Weireter include expanding into new markets such as: Address: 121 E. Main St., Eaton trophies & awards, signs & banners, direct-to- to showcase skills Years in business: 25+ garment printing, and sublimation transfers. Number of employees: 2-3 What should readers know about your By Adam Coble experience. Sheena wants to Goods manufactured/sold: Custom business? After selling Wildcat Sports in For Just Teasin’ breathe new life into the salon, screen printing & embroidery for: t-shirts, 2011, Jeff Weireter, the original owner, is by bringing in two more hair sweatshirts, caps, sportswear, team uniforms, excited to be back as owner/operator. Jeff and EATON — When a business stylists, as well as bringing a corporate apparel, outerwear, varsity jackets, his daughter Natalie along with his brother undergoes a structural change, nail technician to the team. In bags & promotional products. We also rent Curt returned at the beginning of 2016 and whether it is a change in location addition to a growing team, the tuxedos. want to thank each and every customer for the or a change in management/own- salon will also carry cosmetics Recent accomplishments? 2016 Preble warm welcome back. Our philosophy: “The ership, there are things that can and fashion collections inspired County Chamber of Commerce Small Busi- creativity is already in our customers, we sim- often be lost in the shuffle. These by the 50s (think Grease meets ness of the Year Award ply have to ability to put it on their shirt!” changes tend to lead to new and Dior). Sheena also plans on offer- unforeseen challenges such as ing personal shopper services, productivity issues to the poten- for those looking to get a ward- tial loss in foot traffic. robe makeover to go with their Regardless of what changes new hairstyle. there are, potential challenges It is apparent that Sheena JP Frizzell Construction LLC have a habit of rearing its ugly wants to make Just Teasin’ a one head on any given day. For some, stop shop for everything beauty JP Frizzell Construc- familiar faces. Jim and do any type of remodel- these challenges can discourage and fashion. And even though we new owners from implementing tion LLC Pat Frizzell have been in ing, room additions, blow are just two months into the new Owners: Jim and Pat the construction business insulation in your attic, new ideas, but for 24-year-old year, Just Teasin’ is already mak- Frizzell for over 40 years, with excavation work. No job is Sheena Moyer, these challenges ing great strides under Sheena’s Address: 1727 N. Barron experience in custom and too big or too small. Our are just another way for her to lead. The changes to the salon St., Eaton spec homes, also building office is located at 1727 N. showcase her skills. will bring a new perspective to Years in business: 7 senior condos off of East Barron St., Eaton, Ohio. Just Teasin’ has been in busi- Eaton, and will hopefully become ness for just over a decade (11 a destination not only for the citi- Number of employees: 8 Avenue in Eaton. Build- Call us for a free estimate years) and has become a staple zens of Eaton, but also for people (Looking for qualified help) ing a home on your lot or or to talk to us about build- in Eaton. Previously owned by looking for something fresh and Goods manufactured/ ours, it doesn’t matter. We ing your dream home or Kathy Clapp, the salon which unique without having to drive sold: New homes, senior will build a quality home condo at 937-456-4296 or is located on 110 E. Main St. is great distances to find it. condos, remodeling for a good price. We have stop by the office Monday known for offering services that Just Teasin’ has a bright future Recent accomplish- a packet of plans you can through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 have become standard in salons ahead of it, and it is only getting ments? Developed senior pick from or Jim can build p.m., or drop us an E-mail all over the country. With the brighter. Remember to bring condo project off East Ave., from your prints, he can and we will be glad to call ownership change, Sheena plans this article into Just Teasin’ to Eaton. also change any blueprints you. Our e-mail address is on incorporating some of her receive 20 percent off of your ser- Plans for 2017 and to your liking since blue- [email protected]. Jim own ideas and passions into the vice that day (this includes hair beyond? Building homes, print drawing is done at and Pat will be more than shop while still staying true to and eyelash extensions). If you senior condos, and doing our office. We have a show- happy to talk with you in the salon’s essence. are an aspiring stylist wanting to remodeling jobs. room of samples to choose the evenings or weekends Sheena and the Just get a fresh start, then it would What should readers your own flooring, roof- by appointment only. Check Teasin’team are hard at work be good to head on over to Just know about your busi- ing, brick, cabinets, and out our website at www. with introducing Eaton to an Teasin’ and apply inside. ness? JP Frizzell Construc- countertops. JP Frizzell jpfrizzellconstruction.com. entirely new and unique salon tion LLC, new name, same Construction LLC can also

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16 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald Retirement Lifestyle At Its BEST! Comfort and Care Unique Setting With a Supportive Lifestyle! With an Independent Lifestyle! Lakeview Assisted living is The cottage homes in the for individuals needing some Estates at BrookHaven offer assistance with activities of a uniquely independent life- style with all the comfort, care daily life but do not require and security. You’ll enjoy the continual skilled medical comforts of your own home services. Located within the without the worries of house- beautiful BrookHaven com- hold upkeep. munity, Lakeview offers a All your basic services are safe supportive, enjoyable located on campus - including lifestyle for seniors who find banking, salon, transportation that living alone is no longer a viable option. and healthcare - all within easy walking distance. No up-front Endowment or conversion of your assets! Rehabilitation Carefree Living For a Better Quality of Life With All the Amenities! Our goal at BrookHaven The apartments in Rehabilitation Center is to BrookHaven’s Villas provide get you back to those you all of the freedom, comfort, love as soon as possible with convenience and security maximum mobility, you deserve. All your basic performance and services are right here on communication skills. Our professional staff evaluates campus - including banking, each patient’s functional salon, transportation and abilities and then designs a healthcare - and within easy customized rehabilitation program for each individual. walking distance. long-term care for individuals with a chronic Exceptional Care medical condition. Our nursing staff is available With Compassion! around-the-clock to assist your loved one with The BrookHaven Nursing Center with 140 beds daily physical, social and psychological needs. We is located on the 116 acre BrookHaven Retire- are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health ment Community Campus. The Center offers and Medicare and Medicaid Certified. Nursing Center and Memory Care

Contact us at 937-833-2133 for a tour today. One Country Lane, Brookville, OH 45309 • www.brookhavenoh.org 937-833-2133 LIMITED AVAILABILITY! BrookHaven is conveniently located in Brookville, Are you looking to enjoy your retirement in a unique setting with an independent lifestyle? Ohio, just twenty minutes from Dayton. 40963025 Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 17 Summit Chiropractic Greenbriar Sr. Living Campus Summit Chiropractic health issues by adjusting the Owner: Dr. Earl House structure of the spine and allowing Greenbriar Sr. Living Campus pist for Parkinson’s disease. Address: 1338 N. Barron St the body to function properly, the Owners: October Enterprises Plans for 2017 and beyond: Continue Eaton, Ohio 45320 way it was designed. Summit Chi- Address: 501 West Lexington, Eaton. the most up-to-date campus for therapy, Years in Business: Just begin- ropractic offers the convenience of Years in business: 25-plus nursing and more. ning 4th year on-site x-ray and Dr. House special- Number of employees: 90-plus What should readers know? Beautiful Number of employees: 3 izes in adjusting people of all ages Greenbriar has skilled nursing, assisted country campus. Less than 5 miles from Summit Chiropractic has been in including pediatrics and children, living, independent living, short term reha- I-70; less than 2 miles from U.S. 35; cen- their new facility since August of pregnant women, geriatrics, ath- bilitation, outpatient therapy and 24-hour trally located in the heart of Eaton. Active 2015. The office is located at 1338 letes of all kinds, and families. nursing care. supporter of Alzheimer’s Association. Fam- North Barron Street in Eaton at New practice members are always Recent accomplishments: Certified for ily owned and operated. the Five Points Shopping Center. accepted and appointments are music and memory therapy, certified thera- Summit Chiropractic is owned available the same day in most and operated by Eaton native, Dr. cases. At Summit Chiropractic, Earl House, D.C., who is a gradu- our mission is to empower our ate of Life University in Marietta community to take control of their Georgia. Dr. House is passionate health naturally. about setting people free from The Summit team enjoys serv- Yankee Clover Mercantile their current health conditions so ing the Preble County and sur- they may live their lives to their rounding areas through a variety Yankee Clover Mercantile Plans for 2017 and beyond: Keep growing! fullest potential of community services with our Owners: Jerry & Jacki Gross We have been so pleased! Our customer base Over the past 3 years, Dr. House annual Thanksgiving Turkey drive, Address: 208 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg is a one-hour radius — Tipp City, Troy, Cen- and the Summit Chiropractic the Military Care package drive, Goods sold: We are an eclectic blend of terville, Springboro — we’d love more local! Team have served the Preble The “Undie 500” and our annual antiques and home decor. Nice collection of What should readers know? My husband County community with cutting- Food and supply drive for the unique items and handmade gifts. Upscale and I have collected antiques for about 35 edge Neuro-structural Chiropractic Humane Society of Preble County. selection. years and are getting rid of our collection care. The Summit team looks Summit also sponsors many local Recent accomplishments: We bought the so the antiques are coming from our house. forward to continue serving Preble sports teams including local Little building in January 2016 and opened in June Decor items are lines that I have always loved. County and the surrounding com- League and Softball teams and the after a complete remodel. We have been very I want you to be inspired when you come in munities in their “state of the art” Dire Skates Roller Derby team. successful so far, and try very hard to carry the store — there’s always something fresh facility. With regular Chiropractic Summit supports the local citi- items not found anywhere else. and new! care, nerve interference is removed zens through community health with gentle specific scientific chi- and wellness talks for local busi- ropractic adjustments, restoring nesses, private groups and church- mental and physical well-being. es. Call today to add Summit to According to the research, that your event calendar today. place on Feb. 13. The restaurant will be holding means more energy, better move- Stop in and see the Summit “Fish Friday” every Friday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. ment, and a stronger immune sys- Team and take a tour of our “state Jesse’s Diner Plans for 2017 and beyond: Planning on tem! More families are choosing of the art” facility. Office hours are hosting community events like car shows and Chiropractic care to take control Monday 9 a.m.-noon, 3-6:30 p.m., Business name: Jesse’s Diner drive-in movies. of their health than ever before Tuesday 3-6:30 p.m., Wednesday 9 Owner: Jesse Kitts What should readers know? Jesse’s Diner is because no one is ever too young a.m.-noon, 3-6:30 p.m., Thursday Address: 123 Camden Ave., West Elkton. locally owned and operated by a young couple, or too old to obtain a life of opti- 9 a.m.-noon, 3-6:30 p.m., Closed In business for less than a year, Jesse’s is a native to the area. Jesse is a professionally mal health. Friday-Sunday. Call to schedule a local diner selling fresh, locally grown products. trained chef who strives to bring personality and Summit Chiropractic corrects complimentary consult, 937-369- Recent accomplishments: Opening day took love to the food he serves. the underlying cause of many 0422. Sta n’s OVER 30 YRS EXPERIENCE BODY SHOP CHIEF E-Z LINER & VELOCITY FrEE ESTImaTES • Complete Paint Specialist • Heavy Collision Work • Fiberglass & Metal Work • Future Cure Spray Booth BODY wOrk ON all makES Insurance claIms InvIted Precision Collision CHIEF E•Z-lINEr & GENESIS GOlD repair Body Work On All Makes Insurance Claims Invited

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18 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald Camden Village Pharmacy Prodigy Salon CAMDEN — In operation for 35 years, prescriptions as well. Camden Village Pharmacy is a longtime, Perry and her staff are customizing hometown business. Located at 75 w. Cen- packaging to help customers take the right tral Avenue in the village, Camden Village medications, at the right time, every time. and Spa LLC Pharmacy employees 15 people, according “We pre-sort multiple medications, in a to owner Carol Perry. single package, for the specified time of EATON — Prodigy Salon and Prodigy offers services includ- Camden Village Pharmacy is a full- day. Compounding is available for indi- Spa LLC is a new full-service ing haircuts, colors, perms, service pharmacy offering prescriptions, vidual prescriptions, for you or your pet,” salon located in downtown manicures, body waxing, spray vitamins and diabetic supplies at competi- Perry said. Eaton at 122 N. Barron Street. tans, and massages. Prices vary tive prices. They offer compounding of The salon opened in fall 2016 depending on services. and was honored by the Ohio In the future, Prodigy would Senate on their grand opening like to expand its business by on Nov. 18, 2016. adding additional services for Open Monday through Satur- its clientele. National Trail Antiques Market day, Prodigy has 10 hairstylists, The storefront is owned by a nail technician and a massage Jacob and Chelsea Sorrell. For LEWISBURG – Located at 109 N. offer great booth rent with no commis- therapist. additional information or to Commerce Street in Lewisburg, National sions for persons looking for space. Various retail salon hair care schedule an appointment, call Trail Antiques has been in operation for We cheerfully will tell customers about products are available for pur- 937-336-5442. 20 years under owner Judy Holster. other shops in the area and provide chase. “Our customer- friendly pricing makes maps for this part of Ohio. At our annual a purchase at National Trail Antiques Christmas Open House, National Trail Market one of the best antique values Antiques Market, holds a prize draw- around,” Holster said in a press release. ing (no purchase necessary) featuring “We have thousands of items, both large gifts valued at $25 to $75. These gifts and small covering many eras in our are provided by our dealers to express 7,000 square foot building. The well- their appreciation for your patronage. Eaton Floral LLC stocked shelves and large selection of The gifts include cash, gift certificates furniture provide interest for everyone. for restaurants, and more. Many booths EATON — Eaton Floral, LLC Rothchild dips, Willow Tree and Primitives to Victorian furniture, jew- offer special sale pricing at this time. is owned by Angela & Darrell much more. elry, glassware, kitchen items, postcards, And of course there are lots of goodies Bryant. Located at 1320 N. Bar- “We are a full-service florist linens; the stock is always changing to nibble. Also, for children, there are ron Street, Eaton, the shop has specializing in everyday and thanks to great dealers. take away gifts and a special drawing been in business for 39 years sympathy as well as wedding “Our location at ½-mile north of Ohio just for kids. and has four employees. work,” Angela noted. ” We take Exit 14 off I-70 has good street park- “The 2016 National Trail Antiques Angela and Darrell purchased pride in our work and customer ing and makes National Trail Antiques Market Christmas Open House will be the store in November 2015 service is our number one Market a great stop. The well-lit, air- held Nov. 25-27. after Angela had been employed priority. Our goal is to make conditioned vintage building makes a “Be sure to visit National Trail there over 26 years. everyone feel special, happy, very pleasant Antiques Market during the U.S. 40 Eaton Floral offers fresh and satisfied with their Eaton shopping experience. Dealers from Days Sale starting the Wednesday after flowers, plants, wind chimes, Floral experience. After all, we all over the country come here to shop Memorial Day. We are just a few blocks throw blankets, stepping stones, are your “Friendly Full-Service when traveling to and from nearby off U.S. 40 on Ohio 503. And don’t Dayspring, Legacy and Pum- Florist.” antique shows. forget the U.S. 127 Sale — we’re close pernickel cards, Candleberry Visit Eaton Floral online at Although there is a waiting list, we enough for a visit then, too.” candles, Be Happy snap jewelry, eatonfloral.com.

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20 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald Weaver Electric of Ohio Submitted rant near Cincinnati in owned and operated December 2015, install- electrical contractor WEST ALEXANDRIA ing conduit, wires, out- with a focus on top qual- — Operated by own- lets, and lights for the ity work, integrity, and ers Jesse and Andrea dining area and commer- reliability. As a grow- Weaver, Weaver Electric cial kitchen. ing company, we are of Ohio has been in busi- “In the summer of uniquely suited to give ness for five years. 2015, we wired a new you our personal time Located at 63 N. Main pole bam for Wesler and commitment with Street in West Alexan- Orchards in New Paris the resources to handle HERB GIBSON dria, they currently have that they’ll use for their your project in a profes- three employees. cider making process,” sional and timely man- Weaver Electric sells, Weaver said. ner. We have a broad LISA BURROWS ASSOC AGENT services and installs “We want to continue area of expertise, and we Generac generators to grow and expand our stay informed of current for home and business services to Preble Coun- industry trends so that standby power. They ty and the Greater Day- we’re relevant to your also sell and install ton area, and become the needs. We have a web- Square D QO and Home- go-to electrical contrac- site with photos and tes- line circuit breaker pan- tor for all your electrical timonials from past cus- els for home and busi- needs,” he added. tomers, and more details ness electrical services. What should readers about the services we Weaver Electric of know about Weaver Elec- offer, at weaverelectrico- Ohio completely rewired tric? “We are a locally fohio.com.” a Burger King restau- Bales Funeral Home Bales Funeral Home Plans for 2017 and beyond: Con- 134 N. Barron Owners: Derek & Eshelle Bales tinue to update funeral home. Address: 249 N. Main St., Camden What should readers know? We are Time in business: 7 months a full service funeral home from death Number of employees: Family care to funeral planning. Our caring and Eaton, Ohio 45320 Services: Death care and funeral knowledgeable funeral director will walk needs, pre-needs, insurance needs, cre- you through the planning process. We mation and memorial services. Pet cre- will care for your loved one in your time Office 456-3818 mations. Memorial markers, headstones of need. If you have made pre-arrange- for cemetery. ments through the funeral home here in Life insurance underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Recent accomplishments? Remod- Camden, please call us to check on your Affiliated Companies, Home Office: Coumbus, OH 43215-2220 L1 11/00 eled and renovated new chapel area. account. 40962984

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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 21 Schools Preble Proud 2017 Eaton Community Schools proud of accomplishments

Submitted by Eaton a positive relationship. We are who has a degree in a social to welcome any other teacher Community Schools continually recruiting additional Barbara Curry, Superintendent service related field and experi- Rachel Tait, Treasurer into their classroom to “see it in volunteers who would be willing ence working with families. The action.” EATON — The Eaton Com- Cindy Neanen, Director of to spend a minimum of 2 hours a Education Success Program has already munity School District enjoys week mentoring students in this MissAnne Imhoff, Supervisor of made positive impacts with many Plans for 2017 and beyond? a strong tradition of excellence program. Early intervention is key Curriculum and Instruction students within the district by The district will continue and can be proud of its many out- to success in reading and overall Scott Couch, Eaton High working directly with families of implementing school initiatives standing accomplishments. The academic success. If you are inter- School Principal school aged children to help them that focus on increasing student staff in our schools and the Board ested in making a difference in the Ross Dearth, Eaton High access needed resources to suc- achievement and preparing our of Education are committed to success of an East Elementary stu- School Assistant Principal ceed. The goal is to remove any students for college and career providing quality educational pro- dent, contact Mary Mendenhall, Derek Flatter, Eaton Middle non-cognitive barriers that are readiness. grams that meet the diverse needs Project More Coordinator, at 456- School Principal preventing students from learn- Kip Powell, William Bruce of all students. We enthusiastically 5173 or mmendenhall@eaton. ing in the classroom. The liaison Saving taxpayers accept the challenge to create an k12.oh.us to become a mentor. Elementary Principal Pam Friesel, Hollingsworth East assists families with items such as over $3.7 million array of learning experiences that food, clothing, access to doctors, In November 2001, the Eaton will raise the level of academic Elementary Principal William Bruce Elementary Travis Miller, Athletic Director housing, mental health resources, community supported a voted achievement and enable our youth School — Positive Behavioral Matthew Robbins, Director of etc. This program also facilitates general obligation bond issue to be competitive in a rapidly Intervention Supports (PBIS) Operations communication between parents for the new construction of a changing world. Positive Behavioral Interven- and their child’s school as well as high school and renovations to Eaton Community Schools’ tion Supports (PBIS) is a decision Number of students K-12: provides support to parents within buildings including Bruce and reputation is built on great tradi- making framework that guides 2,111 the educational setting. The Suc- East elementary schools in the tions, high standards of excellence selection, integration and imple- Number of employees: cess Program has a history of pro- District. The original terms of the and community values. Through mentation of evidence-based Certified, 135; Non-certified, viding services in Butler County $28,199,985 bond issue which the generosity of our commu- academic and behavioral prac- 105 and has demonstrated positive was issued in April 2002, entailed nity, the district is also known tices. The focus of this program outcomes for children and fami- a 28 year amortization schedule throughout the area as providing is improving important academic with a focus on design and model- lies. It is the expectation that simi- (expiring in 2029) and a fixed outstanding and beautiful school and behavior outcomes for all stu- ing. In 8th grade, PLTW is a nine lar results will be shown in Eaton, interest rate of 5.07 percent. The buildings. In addition, through dents. This includes proactive and week elective with an emphasis on leading students and families to district refunded (refinanced) a private donations, our Community responsive methods which align automation and robotics. succeed, as well as benefiting the portion of this issue in 2006, low- Athletic, Wellness and Arts Cen- classroom and school-wide expec- community as a whole. ering the interest rate to 4.43 per- ter provides state of the art facili- tations. The PBIS team at William Eaton High School cent. A portion of the 2006 bond ties. These facilities allow us to Bruce Elementary School is work- District Professional issue was able to be refinanced enhance instruction and advance — Credit Recovery ing collaboratively to revise and The Eaton High School Credit Development Team with tax exempt bonds again in the academic achievement of our redesign their student behavior Recovery program is a non-tradi- The Ohio Department of Educa- 2016. current students and those in gen- system to include current research tional classroom which provides tion has revised the standards for Well ahead of time, the Dis- erations to come. and practices along with growing assistance to students who are Professional Development with trict’s Treasurer, Rachel Tait, Listed below are a few high- an understanding of the social and credit deficient. The goal of this greater emphasis on creating a reviewed the refunding option of lights of this school year: emotional behaviors of students. class is to give credit deficient stu- learning system within a district. the 2006 bond issue in January dents an opportunity to graduate The district created a K-12 team 2016 and recommended pursing Hollingsworth East Eaton Middle School high school in four years. Students of teachers and administrators, a tax exempt bond issue at the Elementary Project More — Project Lead the Way work diligently at their own pace and completed training on design- earliest opportunity to do so. In Hollingsworth East Elementary Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to complete assignments in an ing effective professional develop- August 2016, the District secured School is in its third year of imple- introduces students to the explo- effort to earn credits toward grad- ment. Brian Pete, from Robin Fog- the refinancing of a callable por- menting a mentor based reading rations of Science, Technology, uation through a computer based arty & Associates, provided pro- tion of the 2006 bonds with a intervention program called Proj- Engineering and Math (STEM). program. Currently four students fessional development throughout fixed interest rate of 2.38 percent ect More. This is a highly effective This program is designed to have completed the courses nec- this year with a focus on Literacy for the duration of the bond issue, community based volunteer read- engage students, increase confi- essary to earn their high school for All through Critical Thinking. providing a savings of $3,748,489 ing program that assists students dence, enhance inquisitiveness, diploma. In addition, there are The Professional Development over-the-life of the refunding in grades K-2 who need additional and challenge students to find eight students that are on track to team continues to support the bonds for local taxpayers. support with reading. Each stu- alternative methods to solve a graduate at the end of this school use of strategies learned during The low 2.38 percent fixed dent enrolled in Project More problem. Students receive rigor- year. these presentations during build- interest rate was attainable largely receives 1-to-1 reading instruction ous and relevant experiences ing level collaboration. In order due to the District’s affirmed cred- with a mentor, 3 times a week. through activity, project, and to create continual and aligned it rating by Moody’s of Aa3. The Currently there are 42 students Preble County Success Program problem based learning. PLTW The Preble County Success learning, teachers are now sharing timing of these callable bonds, benefitting from this initiative. uses industry-leading technology Program is a new program funded and collaborating with others to the District’s excellent financial Program data has shown that to solve problems while students by a Healthier Buckeye Grant, implement the strategies through condition and the near historic Project More has a huge impact gain skills in communication, col- administered through the Ohio a system called, “The Pineapple low interest rates were very ben- on student’s reading success. Men- laboration, critical-thinking, and Department of Job and Family Chart.” Each time teachers imple- eficial to the community, evident tors and students enjoy working creativity. All 7th grade students Services. 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Preble Shawnee seeking to build new facilities

Submitted By ment. The students, parents, staff, and 2015. This is a once in a lifetime oppor- Superintendent Matt Bishop Superintendent: Dr. Matt Bishop community members of Arrow Nation tunity to build a bright future for our Treasurer: Mollie Hansel are extremely excited about the ability current and future Arrows. CAMDEN — The Preble Shawnee Board of Education: Candi Fyffe (President) to return our hard earned tax dollars’ I encourage you to stay informed and Local School District is a traditional Gary Rader (Vice President) home from Columbus to the communi- if you have questions, please contact me rural public school that is working hard Charlie Biggs ties of Camden, Gratis, and West Elkton via email at [email protected] to deliver a 21st century education. The Emily Hamblin as well as our townships. Our district is or stop by the district office. This is an mission of the district is to prepare stu- Jeff Wood in a unique position to build two 21st opportunity to build our future together. dents for their future by offering a qual- Jr/Sr High School Principal: Dianna century schools without adding to the ity educational experience in a positive Whitis tax rate that residents were paying in and innovative learning environment Jr/Sr High School Asst. Principal: Roger while utilizing resources responsibly. Ellis Each year, we look at ways to enhance West Elkton Intermediate Principal: Kyle our offerings through teaching styles, Morton materials, or equipment. We must pre- Camden Primary Principal: Heather Campbell pare our students for lifelong learning Special Education Director: Jennifer through career, college, and/or the mili- Taulbee tary. Curriculum Director: Jaime Ranly Recent accomplishments or proj- Athletic Director: Brad Wright ects completed? Transportation Supervisor: Kitty Line Extensive repairs were completed for Maintenance Supervisor: Luke Barnett our track Food Service Supervisor: Dee Johnson We purchased two buses and two Technology Coordinator: Jeff Johnson work trucks for the district and plan to add one more bus for next year Number of students K-12: 1,350 Number of employees: Continued implementation of RTI 105 certified, 91 classified (response to intervention) Continued implementation of PBIS (positive behavior intervention sup- funding from the Commission, which ports) oversees the state’s school facility reno- We are analyzing data in our TBT’s vation and construction program. (teacher based teams) and BLT’s (build- Our buildings were assessed recently ing leadership teams) to make impor- and were determined that none are up tant decisions on instruction to improve to state standards. Based on our dis- academic achievement trict’s valuation, the state has offered Plans for 2017 and beyond? to pay 65 percent of the base costs of More Chromebooks for upper elemen- two new buildings if the district raises tary, junior and senior high school stu- the remaining 35 percent. The funding, dents combined with $22.2 million from our A new math intervention online pro- district, will allow us to move forward gram called ALEKS from McGraw-Hill with the construction of a new Preble The addition of an intervention period Shawnee Elementary and a new Preble at the junior/senior high school to pro- Shawnee Middle/High School that will vide help with AIR tests and the End of have the capacity for career-technical Course Exams for students who have yet education. to achieve a qualifying score School districts must raise their local Addition of a College Credit English share of the project budget within 13 class at the high school taught by a months before the state funding can be Preble Shawnee teacher (we hope to add released. The May 2 Special Election more classes the following school year) may be our last opportunity to solve our Improve sound system at the football/ facility needs for generations through soccer/track stadium the assistance of the OSFC. If this Seeking new facilities doesn’t pass, tax dollars through our The Ohio School Facilities Commis- general fund will need to be expended to sion (OSFC) approved over $29.2 mil- repair our aging facilities. This will take lion in state funding for school construc- a very long time and most of our current tion work in the Preble Shawnee Local Arrow students may not benefit. School District. The district is one of This is a critical step in ensuring that several league schools like Carlisle and the children in our district are in facili- Valley View that received an offer of ties that help support academic achieve- 40963032 S23

Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 23 National Trail Local Schools: valuing every child Submitted by Jeff Parker, Superintendent

NEW PARIS — National Trail Local Schools is a close knit community that val- ues every child and every person who walks through the door. The community members and National Trail staff are very genuine. Our goal is to offer a positive and engaging learning atmosphere that concerns itself with every aspect of a child’s education. We take school safety extremely seriously and we are always looking to improve in all areas.

Recent accomplishments or projects completed? Grades K-4 — NT Elementary recently upgraded in the area of student technol- ogy thanks to a private donation close to $500,000! Our 3rd and 4th grade students are 1:1 with IPads while at school. Programs Courtesy photo such as eSpark, Edcite and Nearpod are National Trail Local Schools used to help increase individual student learning. Students in K-2 utilize IPads, Grades 9-12 — Three consecutive years thanks to the strong partnership that exists as well within the overall classroom. We (2014, 2015, 2016) National Trail has been between the school and the NT ag com- recognized by U.S. News and World Reports munity. believe teacher instruction, including the Jeff Parker, Superintendent utilization of technology helped our 3rd as one of “America’s Best High Schools.” Ed Eales, Elementary Principal Grade Reading Assessment scores to NT is the only high school in Preble or Plans for 2017 and beyond? Mark Wiseman, MS Principal improve significantly. We are are increas- Darke County to earn this honor three con- We are looking at a complete electrical Brian McKnight; HS Principal ing the gap between our scores and the secutive years! overhaul to our 1968 building so that we Kerry Borger, Treasurer (Share services state average on both the reading and math The Graduation rate this past year was will have compatibility with our HVAC and with Preble County ESC) assessments. 100 percent! technology systems as we continue to move Dorothy Frist, Director of Food Service Grades 5-8 — This year National Trail National Trail students have the ability to into the 21st Century. The electrical system John Toschlog, Director of Transportation Middle School is one of three schools in earn 40 college credits through Edison State and the HVAC system are original and thus and School Safety Director and/or Sinclair Community College without approaching 50 years old. We plan to utilize Brian Smith, Director Facilities and the Miami Valley participating in Project Grounds Lead The Way (PLTW) as a Pilot school leaving the NT campus. our 1968 building for many years to come, The National Trail Trail Agriculture so we have to appropriately take care of it! Kevin Alexander, Athletic Director and through MVCTC. PLTW provides NT 7th Dean of Students. and 8th graders the opportunity to apply the Department was awarded with a $10,000 We will be adding a program for 8th design process to creatively solve problems. Monsanto Grant that will help with the graders as a part of Project Lead The Way introduction of hydroponics into our HS (PTLW). We will be offering an automation Number of students K-12: 1,084 Students learn and utilize methods for com- Number of employees: Certified: 80, municating design ideas through sketches, curriculum. The Ag. Department also and robotics class. Students will be using Classified: 47 solid models and mathematical models. Stu- dedicated and opened up the “Joe Slone the VEX Robotics Platform to design, build dents are able to utilize the 3D Printers we Agriculture Learning Center” this past and program real world objects, such as traf- have, thanks to PLTW! August. The “Joe Slone Center” is a state of fic lights and toll booths. the art greenhouse that was made possible

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Courtesy photo Twin Valley saw improvements to it’s athletic facilities in recent months. Twin Valley Community Local School District making improvements Submitted by Robert Fischer, During the 2015-2016 March of 2016, the school begin replacing parts of the ing the 20-year-old floor in Superintendent school year, TVS collected successfully passed a 2-mill original 1994 roof with funds the high school gym and pur- nearly $200,000 from gener- permanent improvement tax generated from the March chase a digital message mar- WEST ALEXANDRIA — ous donors in and around (with a 5-year renewal) that 2016 Permanent Improve- quee for Education Drive. The goal of the Twin Valley Preble County. With these replaced a bond/maintenance ment Issue. Additionally, Twin Valley South is com- Community Local School donated funds, the district levy that expired in Decem- the district will continue to mitted to ensuring that our District is to provide a safe was able to replace our home ber of 2016. With these refurbish many of the inte- students are prepared to pur- learning environment where football bleachers and foot- raised funds, the school will riors aspects of the building sue a fulfilling career sparked all children are challenged ball sound system. Addition- be working to replace parts such as replacing carpet, by their passions. In partner- to achieve their maximum ally, TVS replaced and/or of the original roof that was replacing outside doors and ship with the community, potential based on individual refurbished our football and constructed in 1994. repainting interior walls. It’s important to believe that needs and abilities while high school gym scoreboards Furthermore, the school will no matter what our students utilizing a team effort among and purchased new histori- Plans for 2017 and beyond? be looking for additional are planning to do after high parents, educators, staff and cal and CCC team banners Starting in late spring of donated funds to replace the community. for the high school gym. In 2017, the district will be sound system and resurfac- See TVS | 26

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Register-Herald PREBLE PROUD Wednesday, March 1, 2017 25 Tri-County North ‘preparing for tomorrow’

Submitted by Superintendent Bill Derringer Superintendent: William Derringer LEWISBURG — Lewisburg is the Treasurer: Lynn Ferguson Elementary Principal: perfect location for those who may want Joe Finkbine to work in a bigger city but reside in a Middle/High School Principal: Joe small town that has a rich heritage and Hoelzle friendly community. Our school, from Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: the top down is trying to implement Kristen Mills a growth mindset with high expecta- High School Guidance Counselor: Andrea tions for every student, faculty and staff Fleischman member. This is accomplished through Head Bus Driver: April Hobbs a focus not only on promoting our aca- demic achievement but also through a Number of students: supportive family like culture. I believe K-12: 950 Number of employees: 60 teachers, that we have a very dedicated teaching 40 classified employees staff and we are providing each of them with the tools they need to meet each Our elementary again selected a student at their needs and to help them theme to inspire our students and grow from wherever they start. The mis- that theme was titled: “TCNES: Your sion of TCN is “Preparing For Tomor- Passport to Discovery”. Our teachers row By Expecting Excellence Today”. decided to take their students around Recent Projects: Our biggest project the world to a different continent each this summer was completing our new month to enhance student learning of sidewalk and entryway project. All of each of the continents. Our cafeteria the sidewalks in front of the school entire teaching staff. As a result, we scores. This personalized and differenti- even got involved with the theme and were replaced with new concrete and have offered several evening events such ated instruction has shown tremendous has set aside one day each month to an entryway containing a courtyard of as family fun nights for our elementary gains for these students. We plan on offer an ethnic food from the highlighted engraved bricks (Valedictorian, Salutato- which focus on both math and literacy incorporating ESpark into our second continent. Each day over the public rian and Sponsor) was installed in front as well as “A Taste of TCN” at the and third grades in the future. Technol- address system a new fact is shared of the school. This has really helped our middle school/ high school level where ogy was also a focus over the past year about the given continent and the begin- visitors know which doors they should parents have been invited in to eat a in our high school where we started ning of each month our elementary enter when visiting TCN. We also bowl of chili and a hot dog and also to the Online learning lab where students principal, Joe Finkbine, even dresses in resealed and re striped all of our parking meet with their child’s teachers. were able to complete high and middle an outfit representing somewhere from lots this summer preserving the asphalt Integrating technology into our curric- school classes using an online program. the continent of the month. I know that and really making the perimeter of the ulum has also been a major focus for us Students were able to take advantage of our elementary students have enjoyed school look better. over the past year. This past fall, using these programs by proceeding at their learning about their world through this As far as accomplishments, we have our federal grant funds, we purchased an own pace, recovering credits, or enroll- process. been able to allocate our federal funds iPad based program called E-Spark. This ing in courses that we do not offer or Our new 6-12 Principal, Mr. Hoelzle, which were in the past only used for the program provides our first grade stu- that they could not fit into their daily also started a new Student Leadership elementary, into our middle school and dents with a personalized set of educa- schedule. This program has been very Club this past fall. Students meet on Fri- our high school to support family and tional apps on each iPad that are tied to successful and it allows TCN the abil- day mornings to learn about leadership community engagement as well as to the students district MAP (Measures of ity to offer an alternative education for offer professional development to our Academic Progress district assessment) some of our students. See TCN | 26

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26 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 PREBLE PROUD Register-Herald won their conference our goals here at TCN. TCN and advanced on to Academically, our high the regional meet. Our school and middle school From page 25 middle school VIP (Very staff has collaborated in Important Panthers) department meetings and to develop plans to group helped serve the to look at their current put their leadership skills community through proj- course offerings and into action. As a result ects such as visiting nurs- brainstormed ideas for of these Friday morning ing homes and organizing new elective offerings. sessions, a peer tutoring a canned food drive. Next year we are looking program has begun where Plans for 2017 and at adding more advanced student leaders help other beyond: We are a part of and college credit courses students with their class a state required improve- including two college work every Thursday ment process that level government courses. afternoon. requires us to reflect on We have also raised our Over the past year, what is working well and graduation requirements our middle school stu- areas where we still need to include a half credit in dents have participated to improve. We will con- Personal Finance so that and excelled in various tinue to seek community our students will be bet- academic competitions input in these areas and ter equipped to handle including a Lego meet, prioritize these needs. the financial realities of geography bee, and Community engagement the “real world” as they spelling bee and our will continue to be one of leave high school. high school quiz team ...SeTTinG The STandard For TVS Superintendent: exCeLLenCe in From page 24 Robert O. Fischer school, we need to make sure they Treasurer : Tearalee Riddlebarger heaLTh Care are in a position to choose the career Director of Pupil Services: and college pathway that will lead to Dan Lewis a successful life. Fundamentally, being Director of Transportation/ career and college ready is having the Maintenance: Jeff Tully knowledge and skills, habits of think- Director of Technology: ing and preparation necessary to suc- Derrick Myers • Rehabilitation cessfully complete what ever path our Food Service Director: students choose. Preparing for our Megan Perry students’ futures begins long before HS/MS Principal: Scott Cottingim graduation. Career and college readi- ES Principal: • 24 houR nuRsing CaRe ness begins in elementary and middle Patti Holly school where students can develop awareness, readiness and support to Number of students K-12: 875 lead a strong academic foundation. Number of employees: 117 • speCial CaRe unit The mission at TVS is to make our students’ vision a reality. • assisted living suites STEINKE TRACTOR • independent living OPEN HOUSE Our professional staff is committed March 6th thru March 10th to resident satisfaction and % off or % off with 10 credit card 15 check or cash dedicated to providing a service that recognizes the specific needs of each resident. now oFFerinG muSiC Therapy T4 UTILITY TRACTORS POWERFUL, 501 West Lexington Road COMFORTABLE, PRACTICAL. NEW T4 UTILITY tractors offer rugged reliability and powerful performance for Eaton, Ohio 45320 tough jobs, plus a comfortable cab and the best value for your dollar. Choose between four models ranging from 73 to 99 PTO hp. When equipped with the UTILITY Package, your T4 tractor combines the performance features you need with the comfort and visibility of the flat-deck VisonView™. You get: • Electronic 4WD for added traction and 4-wheel braking power (937) 456-9535 • 12x12 power shuttle transmission for easy, fingertip forward/reverse shifting • 655TL loader with choice of 72- or 84-inch bucket • Optional Deluxe VisionView™ cab with instructor seat and rear wiper/washer The Greenbriar Steinke Tractor Sales Inc 707 S. Barren Street • Eaton, OH 45320

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