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daytondailynews.com | Debbie Juniewicz
Baker was recently center stage with a bowling accomplishment five decades in the making. The former owner of Southwest Bowling Center in Urbana was recognized for competing in his 50th United States Bowling Congress Open Championship, joining the 50-Year Club while bowling in Baton Rouge, La. He made his tournament debut in 1974 in Indianapolis and has tallied more than 83,000 pins and posted a 190.4 average in 50 appearances.
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1 week ago | 
daytondailynews.com | RecBy Debbie Juniewicz |Debbie Juniewicz
The reach, however, now extends from coast to coast as Helbig has spread his message from Alaska to Florida and countless points in between. “In some ways it’s very surreal that I’ve been doing this for 11 years,” Helbig said. “But it’s always evolving, so it never gets old.”Early on, Tomfoolery Outdoors was very event-focused. “I was throwing everything against the wall to see what stuck,” Helbig said.
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2 weeks ago | 
daytondailynews.com | RecBy Debbie Juniewicz |Debbie Juniewicz
“Minorities have historically been at a disadvantage when it comes to having the support and resources needed to live a healthy life,” said Donecha Daniels, project manager, local office on Minority Health.
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2 weeks ago | 
daytondailynews.com | Debbie Juniewicz
“The camaraderie, that’s the best thing about bowling,” Jacobs said. “Sharing stories and helping people – I really enjoy helping people.”Just his presence in the weekly league – a bowling mainstay for half a century – is helpful to his fellow bowlers. “He’s an inspiration,” Brian Nicholas, 78, said.
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3 weeks ago | 
daytondailynews.com | RecBy Debbie Juniewicz |Debbie Juniewicz
Dayton Dance Initiative, or DDI, is a dancer driven organization designed to provide professional dancers a platform to collaborate and create with a variety of different artists outside their genre while strengthening the community’s connection with dance. “DDI has always been more than rehearsing and producing a show,” Sydor said. “It’s about the relationships and friendships that are formed as a result of making art together.
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3 weeks ago | 
daytondailynews.com | Debbie Juniewicz
“It’s a big improvement from last year,” Reed said. “I just tried to stay focused this season and keep believing in myself.”One year earlier, Rockwell — a Xenia graduate — earned the CIAA bowler of the year distinction. The junior finished the 2024-25 season with a 188.30 average earning All-CIAA honors for a third consecutive season. Honors and accolades are nothing new as both Reed and Rockwell were accomplished youth and high school bowlers.
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4 weeks ago | 
daytondailynews.com | Debbie Juniewicz
ExploreThis year’s Fitness Sampler on April 13 will be at the Marriott at the University of Dayton — a larger venue after a sell-out crowd last year. The event is designed to be beginner friendly for women of all ages and ability levels. “Fitness can come with a lot of mental baggage,” said Jessica Ellington, Dayton Beauty Boost founder.
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1 month ago | 
daytondailynews.com | RecBy Debbie Juniewicz |Debbie Juniewicz
“Adopt-A-Park is one of the most visible ways we see the community come together in support of our natural spaces,” said Allie Zimmerman, MetroParks volunteer coordinator.
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1 month ago | 
daytondailynews.com | Debbie Juniewicz
“They were absolutely committed to breaking through and getting past the cut,” Butler coach Mark Seelbaugh said. “To be honest, that was the biggest goal they had all season, it was our third time there and they needed to figure out how to crack that nut.”The Aviators started strong and were in second place behind Perry after three regular qualifying games. Junior Elizabeth Koewler led the Butler squad with 632, eighth place overall, with senior Sage Malott also placing in the top 20 with 598.
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1 month ago | 
springfieldnewssun.com | Debbie Juniewicz
“I thought something like that could be a lot of fun and get people outdoors who don’t normally hike,” Hoos said. Calling on her inner child, the naturalist began brainstorming themes for hikes. Motherhood provided some inspiration, but not all of it. “I never really grew up myself,” she said. Hoos and her fellow hikers sang Christmas carols to the birds, took their teddy bears on a hike and donned blow-up costumes for a snowy walk in the woods.
