Stillwater Valley Advertiser 4-19-23

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ATTENTION

Newton High School Class of 1979

Graduates of the Newton High School Class of 1979 are invited to meet Saturday April 22 to plan a Stillwater River Clean-Up Event Meet up with your classmates at 2 p m at the Local Coffee and Cream at The Exchange 210 W High St Pleasant Hill Hope to see you there!

Tri-County Board Meeting Announced

The next regular meeting of the Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health Services will be Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p m The Finance Committee will meet at 6 p m

The meeting will be held at the Board’s Administration & Training Center, 1280 N Co Rd 25A, Troy Access will be through the south entrance marked Training Center

Thank You

I wish to thank everyone who made my 90th Birthday so memorable. The cards, texts, calls, and visits were amazing and I was touched by each and every one

JoAnn Welbaum

MAY MUSTER & MINGLE

EastEr Coloring ContEst WinnErs announCEd

Congratulations to these talented artists who entered the Advertiser’s Easter Coloring Contest We received many entries this year and it was difficult to choose our winners from so many creative submissions Thanks to all who took the time to participate in this year s contest Winners are as follows:

Adult Category: Katelynn Price

Grand Champion: Kinsey Strozier

2 Years - Grade 1: 1st Place, Lucas Strozier; 2nd Place, Haven Ingram; 3rd Place, Lincoln Moran

Grades 2 - 4: 1st Place, Hallie Ingram; 2nd Place, Presley Lewis-Shilt; 3rd Place Layla Ryan

Grades 5 - 6: 1st Place Braxton Angle; 2nd Place Karter Gariety; 3rd Place, Ellie Garber

Sports Collectibles Show Scheduled April 29 & 30 At Miami Valley Centre Mall

Don t miss the annual Sports Card and Collectibles Show at the Miami Valley Centre Mall on Saturday and Sunday April 29 and 30

This popular event will feature almost 50 tables blanketing the Mall with dealers showcasing sports cards, collectibles, memorabilia, comic books, and additional sports-themed items for the NFL, MLB, Ohio State, and many more

This is one of the best shows in the area, so bring your friends and family! Take I-75 to St Rt 36 exit #82 to the Miami Valley Centre Mall located at 987 E Ash St Piqua Admission is FREE!

Event hours are Saturday 11 a m to 7 p m and Sunday noon to 6 p m Sponsors are SC Collectibles and The Miami Valley Centre Mall

For any questions regarding this show, or to reserve a table, please call 937-773-0950

attention!

Arens Corp. Office Closed April 24 thru 28

Due to a family commitment, the office of Arens Corp will be closed Monday thru Friday, April 24-28 If at all possible, display adver tising, classified ads, and news ar ticles should be submitted by 4:30 p m Friday, April 21, for publication in the May 1 issue of Penny Saver and May 3 issue of the Stillwater Valley Adver tiser

During the week of April 24-28 you may also e-mail to: arenspub@gmail com; mail to: Arens Corp , 395 S High St - P O Box 69, Covington, OH 45318; contact our sales representative Yvonne Welbaum at 740-364-8981; or you may drop off your infor mation or adver tising in our drop box located to the left of our building, adjacent to the parking lot

Please be sure to include a phone number where you can be reached during business hours and our office will contact you Monday, May 1

It is our sincere commitment to continue to ser ve our customers and readers without interruption due to this one week closing

THAnk YOu! Arens Cor p.

CareFlight Air and Mobile Services

Kicks Off Drive Smart Season

Premier Health s CareFlight Air and Mobile Services will once again launch its Drive Smart program at area high schools For more than 20 years CareFlight has offered Drive Smart a nationally recognized mock crash program that gives high school students a real-life look at the consequences of poor choices before getting behind the wheel of a car

In collaboration with the trauma programs at Miami Valley Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital South, Upper Valley Medical Center and Atrium Medical Center, area fire departments, law enforcement dispatchers EMS etc the Drive Smart mock crash involves a scenario with two wrecked cars that are staged to represent a crash scene immediately following a motor vehicle accident Student actors are participants in the mock crash

The mock crash is narrated throughout, and all events occur in real-time, with emergency radio traffic and phone calls made audible for the entire audience The scenario begins immediately after the crash occurs with bystanders calling 911 and progresses with the dispatch and arrival of police fire and EMS, the extrication of victims from the vehicles, the dispatch and arrival of the CareFlight helicopter, the transport of the injured crash victims, the arrest of the intoxicated driver, and finally the removal of the deceased victim by the coroner, with placement into a hearse At the conclusion of the scenario, a parent who has lost a child in a similar situation speaks to the audience, giving an emotional and sobering testimony to the realities of impaired and risky driving

The objectives of Drive Smart are geared towards raising teen awareness of the dangers and consequences of bad decision-making, specifically drinking and driving, driving/riding without a seatbelt, texting and driving

A Drive Smart program will be held Tuesday, April 25, 1:30 p.m., at Bradford High School, 750 Railroad Ave , Bradford Drive Smart programs are free to area high schools

North Hospital herShberger, clyde m , 78 - A resident of Lima Died Sunday, March 12, at St Rita’s Medical Center Lima mcKnight, john d., 88 - A resident of Ludlow Falls Died Monday, April 10, at Kettering Hospital, Troy meyer, janice e. “dutch,” 89 - Died Tuesday March 21 at Ohio s Hospice Troy montgomery, paula m., 68 - A resident of Covington Died Wednesday, April 5, at Hospice of Miami County, Troy piercey, velma e. (andzik), 77 - A resident of West Milton Died Sunday April 9 at her home phillipS, richard r., 61 - A resident of Tipp City Died Friday, March 10, at Troy Care and Rehabilitation roudebuSh, alma a., 86 - A resident of Madison Wisconsin Died Friday March 24 Saul, taniS Sue, 86 - Formerly of West Milton, most recently of Arizona Died Thursday, March 16, at her home Sowry, michael, 61 - A resident of Arcanum Died Tuesday April 11 Stoltz, donald l., 88 - Died Tuesday, March 18, in Grants Pass, Oregon thomaS, nella m , 86 - Formerly of West Milton, most recently of Clarksburg, West Virginia Died Tuesday April 4 triSSell, phlena j., 89 - A resident of Ludlow Falls Died Thursday, March 16, at Hospice of Miami County wiSe, robert e., 100 - A resident of Troy Died Friday March 24 at his home

Heating & Air Conditioning

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Signs A Home Exterior Needs Updating

Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye especially when the time comes to update home exteriors

Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home But curb appeal is equally important for homeowners who aren t putting their homes on the market A well-maintained aesthetically appealing home is a source of pride while a home with fading curb appeal can make homeowners feel a little sheepish Homeowners who want their homes to maintain their curb appeal can look for signs that it s time to update their home exteriors

• curling shingles: The roof may not be the first thing people think of when pondering curb appeal, but a damaged roof can contribute to problems that ultimately affect the exterior and interior of the home

Multiple curling shingles indicate it s time to replace the roof The sight of curling shingles is not pretty, but the larger issue in such instances is the potential for costly water damage when water gets in through the affected shingles

• Dated entry door: Many home improvement experts insist they can determine when a home was built or most recently renovated simply by looking at the front door Steel and glass doors are popular in modern homes, so homeowners with front doors with ornate designs and oval glass inserts can likely benefit from an upgrade to their entryway A modern front door can make a statement and real estate experts note how popular updated front doors are among buyers

• Unsightly landscaping: It’s not only the physical components of the home that may suggest an update is necessary Homeowners without a green thumb may have exterior landscaping that has seen better days If a spring or summer day spent tending to your landscaping is not your ideal weekend pastime then consider replacing unsightly landscaping with low-maintenance plants or hardscaping

These alternatives to more needy plants can create curb appeal without requiring any extra work for homeowners

• cracked driveways/walkways: If the driveway looks like a busy road at the end of snow plowing season, chances are that’s adversely affecting the impression people have of your home In addition, cracked walkways indicate a need for renovations as these areas are front and center when welcoming guests

Updating a home s exterior can restore curb appeal and help homeowners feel better about their properties situation, it might be time to replace windows

Mother

Daughter Enjoy Florida Vacation

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Janet Rhoades of rural Bradford and her daughter

Lori Usserman of Troy visited Siesta Key, Florida, in January They remembered to pack a copy of the Adver tiser so they could enter our “Take Us Along” contest “We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful beach and Florida sunshine!” said Janet

Premier Health Forms Long-Term Partnership with agilon health, Expanding Access to Value-Based Care in Southwest Ohio

Premier Health and agilon are Committed to Accelerating a Value-Based Model of Care

That Improves Quality Outcomes for Senior Patients

agilon’s Total Care Model expands to more Ohio communities through new health system partnership

Premier Health has announced it will enter a long-term partnership with agilon health, inc , the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities accelerating the health system’s transition to a full-risk, value-based care model for its senior patients Through the partnership, Premier Health aims to enhance outcomes and the experience for patients and providers under this new care model beginning in 2024

“At Premier Health, we know that we have a far greater impact when we partner with organizations that share our commitment to providing high quality cost-competitive health care ” said Michael Riordan, president and CEO, Premier Health “I am confident that our partnership with agilon health will support Premier Health’s mission to improve the health of our communities and will arm our primary care physicians with a new model of care to better serve senior patients across Southwest Ohio ”

Premier Health is one of Ohio’s largest private non-profit comprehensive health care systems with more than 100 locations across seven counties Comprised of acute-care hospitals and outpatient facilities, physician practices, long-term care, and home health services, the health system offers a coordinated approach to the delivery of regional health care and is driven by the vision to inspire better health

“Our newly formed partnership with Premier Health underscores our collective commitment to improving patient outcomes and the health of our communities,” said Steve Sell, CEO, agilon health “Through our proven partnership model, agilon looks forward to accelerating Premier Health s transition to a Total Care Model for their Medicare Advantage patients and primary care providers ”

agilon is accelerating at scale the transition to a value-based Total Care Model for senior patients that improves outcomes and lowers costs Today, agilon partners with leading communitybased physician groups across Ohio including Central Ohio Primary Care, Community Health Care, Physicians Group of Southeastern Ohio, Pioneer Physicians Inc , PriMed Physicians, The Toledo Clinic, and Wood County Hospital Premier Health will join agilon’s 2024 class of new partner organizations expanding the company’s growing peer network to more than 2 700 primary care physicians committed to the delivery of a value-based, Total Care Model in their communities

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCORES

– NEWTON –

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 - Girls’ Varsity Softball falls to Tippecanoe 11-8

MONDAY, MARCH 27 - Boys Varsity Track scores 0 points at Arcanum 5-Team Track Meet

TUeSDAY, MARCH 28 - Girls Varsity Softball falls to Middletown Madison 12-3

WeDNeSDAY, MARCH 29 - Girls’ Varsity Softball falls to Milton-Union 21-6

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 - Girls’ Varsity Softball beats Twin Valley South 15-0

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 - Boys’ Varsity Track scores 0 points at Versailles Invitational

TUeSDAY, APRIL 11 - Boys’ Varsity Track scores 0 points at Newton Quad Track Meet

TUeSDAY, APRIL 11 - Girls Varsity Softball falls to Dixie 13-11

WeDNeSDAY, APRIL 12 - Girls Varsity Softball beats Mississinawa Valley 22-12

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 - Girls’ Varsity Softball falls to Ansonia 10-0 – BRADFORD –

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 - Girls’ Varsity Track finishes 4th place at National Trail H S with 49 points

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 - Boys Varsity Track finishes 4th place at National Trail H S with 83 points

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 - Girls Varsity Track scores 0 points at Versailles H S Meet

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 - Boys’ Varsity Track scores 0 points at Versailles H S Meet

APRIL 11 - Girls

finishes 4th place at Covington Quad with 27 points

TUeSDAY, APRIL 11 - Boys’ Varsity Track finishes 3rd place at Covington Quad with 62 points

EverHeart Hospice to Host Camp Encourage in July

Children ages 6-15 who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to a two-day bereavement camp organized by EverHeart Hospice This workshop is an opportunity for children to come together in an atmosphere of love and acceptance and connect with other kids who are going through similar emotions

Camp Encourage is open to any child in the community at no cost, and will be filled with hands-on activities, team building, and adventures related to grief and coping skills Camp will take place Friday and Saturday July 7 and 8 9 a m - 3:15 p m with lunch provided each day This year's camp will be at the Montezuma Spiritual Center, 6731 St Rt 219, Montezuma

CAMPERS & VOLUNTEERS from last year’s bereavement camp said this workshop was a great opportunity to interact with others experiencing the loss of a loved one

In addition to campers, EverHeart Hospice is also looking for volunteers to help with Camp Encourage If you are looking for a rewarding and unforgettable experience that truly makes a difference, you will want to volunteer!

The registration deadline for both campers and volunteers is May 15 Applications can be found on the EverHeart Hospice website at www everhearthospice org under the News and Events tab

If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact their bereavement team at bereavementservices@ehhospice org or 800-417-7535 – Option 6

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VALLEY CLASSIFIEDS

Dryer hardly used 8 years old Very nice & clean! Includes cord $175 419-953-3594

WANTED: Broken or nonrunning John Deere, Cub Cadet, & Wheel Horse lawnmowers Will pick up others 937-473-2705 or KJRIND01@hotmail com

AMISH CREW

Sam Schwartz wants any type of carpenter work Room additions roofs, foundation replacements, restoration of buildings, etc For FREE estimate, call 260-301-1777

D E M O L I T I O N : A l s o , c o n c r e t e demolition such as old swimming pools, barn foundations, porches etc Also general excavation w o r k a n d l i g h t d e m o l i t i o n 937-232-7380

SAND & GRAVEL HAULING BRUSH CLEARING BOBCAT WORK

Quality work! Reasonably priced For FREE estimates, call Reed, 937-613-0511 or 937-581-0045

WANTED: Old motorcycles, minibikes, mopeds, 3-wheelers, or 4-wheelers Running or not Covington 937-473-2705 KJRIND01@hotmail com

Automotive Automotive

MOBILE AUTO REPAIRS LLC A S E c e r t i f i e d 4 1 + y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e G M e n g i n e , t r a n s m i s s i o n , & d i ff e r e n t i a l repair Call Dennis Bowerman at 937-459-8451

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT: Ft Loramie School D i s t r i c t F o u r b d r m c o u n t r y home 937-726-5386