Debbie Juniewicz

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“If people didn’t know, they’d just think I’m bowling off the wrong foot,” he said with a smile. “I’ve never used it as an excuse, I just let my bowling do the talking.”McElroy has learned to be adaptable, especially when he gets a new prosthetic leg. Explore“Any time there is a change, the first thing I ask is, ‘I’ll still be able to bowl, right,’” he said. And the answer has always been yes. McElroy spent time on the PBA tour, posting a career-high 14th-place finish in a regional tournament.

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The positive impact of paddling is just one of the reasons Overlock acquired Taiters Kayak late last year when the business went on the market. “I want to help grow the outdoor culture here,” Overlock said. With two paddleboards, two tandem kayaks and close to 40 single kayaks, Overlock has the opportunity to do just that at various locations throughout the Miami Valley. “I’m mobile, so I’m not beholden to any one area,” he said.

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“Shocking and amazing,” McCoy said with disbelief in her voice. “My mom would be proud of me.”McCoy and her mother placed second in a city doubles tournament, but that was several decades ago. Explore“We were beat out in the last shift by just one pin,” McCoy said. The first-time city champion started bowling when she was just 20 years old at the urging of her brother Kenneth. “He got me into this, and I’ve never stopped,” she said.

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The outdoor classes are typically open to all fitness levels, offering a fun way for the community to stay active and connected. Breaking a sweat at an outdoor greenspace also reduces the intimidation factor for newcomers and makes fitness more accessible. The GreeneFor more than a decade, The Greene has supported community health by offering free monthly outdoor fitness classes through the summer and into early fall.

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“There was so much growth from last year,” Springboro coach Troy Holtrey said. “When things got tough, they continued to battle back. I was really proud of that.”ExploreThe Springboro duo had already checked off a bucket list item as the first Dayton-area D-I team to claim the district doubles title in close to two decades. “The competition in this part of the state is just so good,” Holtrey said.