Ken’s book What’s The Story? is a collection of first-hand stories from Ohio veterans who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The stories come straight from the foxholes with 20/20 vision, recounting their experiences with Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler’s Hideaway, German POW camps, and more.
Upcoming Summer Events
Date: July 3-4
Where: Kickoff at Centerville High School, up Franklin Street
Date: July 5
Time: 8:30 PM
Where: Russ Nature Preserve
Date: July 6
Time: 5 PM
Where: The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek
Date: July 13th
Time: 5 PM
Where: Yellow Cab Tavern
Date: July 18th and 19th
Time: Starts at 8 AM
Where: The Old SICSA Building, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
The Tragic Disappearance of T.C. Kidd
A week went by without news until the morning of July 15, when a letter arrived for his wife. It read:
My Own Darling Wife:
Dare I still call you so? Can you ever forgive your wretched, miserable, erring, wicked husband for the great wrong he has done you? If you can, your charity exceeds that of angels.
You know, I presume as much concerning my trouble as I do myself. I know it happened, and I hardly know how. The association’s money was mixed with mine, and, as it was received at all times and in all places, was often forgotten or memorandums mislaid, and before I knew it I was a defaulter for, I supposed, $300 to $500. Then I grew desperate, trying in every way to redeem myself, (well, you know that business was next to nothing, and hoping and expecting by business and collections of debts owing me to come out all right.
The result I need not state. I dared not post my books, for exposure was then inevitable. So they were left.
The most cowardly act of my life I believe was leaving you the way I did. Yet when I left home in the morning I did not dream of it. It was an impulse of the moment, and I followed it. My intention was to commit suicide, and rid you and the world of such a worthless man, but I could not find it in my heart to commit the deed at home. I could not, so I left. Where I have been, Heaven knows – I do not! I know I have ridden and walked in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, and I also know I have not eaten enough since I left for one meal, or slept enough for one night’s sleep. My body and mind have both been in a grand tumult, and this is the first time for days I have been able to recall your name and address.
More Upcoming Events
This summer is shaping up to be a summer of fun with so many events happening!
- What: Passport to MetroParks
Date: May 24 (tonight!!)
Time: 6-9 PM
Where: 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton
Description: A preview of events taking place at each MetroPark this summer. There will be live music, food trucks, and park rangers. Representatives from upcoming festivals will be there to detail their upcoming festivals. - What: Cheese Fest
Date: May 25
Time: 3-10 pm
Where: Austin Landing, 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg - What: Kettering Block Party
Date: May 29
Time: 6-8 PM
Where: Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering - What: Halfway to Hauntfest
Date: May 31
Time: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: NextDoor Bar, 454 E Fifth Street, Dayton; Oregon District
Description: To celebrate the halfway mark to Halloween and reveal the theme for this year’s Oregon District Halloween festival. 21 and over - What: Dayton Pride
Dates: May 31-June 1
Times: 6pm-10 pm May 31
11am-4pm June 1
Where: Greater Dayton LGBT Center, 136 North Main Street, Dayton - What: Troy Strawberry Festival
Dates: June 1-2
Times: 10 am to 9 pm June 1
10 am to 6 pm June 2
Where: Downtown Troy - What: St. Christopher Festival
Date: June 7-9
Where: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 425 East National Road, Vandalia - What: St Helen Spring Festival
Date: June 7-9
Where: St. Helen Private Elementary, 5086 Burkhardt Road - What: Jewish Cultural Festival
Date: June 9
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Temple Israel, 130 Riverside, Dayton - What: Versailles Poultry Days
Date: June 14-16
Where: 459 South Center St, Versailles - What: Celtic Fest Ohio
Date: June 15
Time: 11am-10pm
Where: Renaissance Park, 10542 E Ohio 73, Waynesville - What: Pride Art Show
Date: June 21
Time: 5 PM
Where: Secret Chamber of Oddities and Artwork 17 West Main Street, Fairborn
Upcoming Events Spring/Summer 2024
- What: Hunger Days Food Truck Rally
Date: May 23
Time: Brunch 8-12 Dinner 4-8
Where: Hobson Freedom Park, 2910 Trebein Road, Fariborn - What: Dayton Pizza Fest
Date: May 25
Time: 5 PM
Where: Yellow Cab Tavern - What: Axe Throwing Tournament
Date: May 30
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Wild Axe Throwing, 3251 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek - What: Summer Flea Market
Date: June 1
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Kettering Rec Center Parking Lot - What: Touch a Truck
Date: June 1
Time: Starts at 9
Where: Kettering Rec Center Parking Lot - What: 3rd Annual Beavercreek Pride
Date: June 9th
Time: 2-8 PM
Where: EJ Nutter Park - What: Pride Celebration
Date: June 14
Time: 4 PM
Where: Delco Park - What: Wine Fest
Date: June 15
Time: 5 PM
Where: The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek - What: Zinnia Days Craft & Vendor Show
Date: June 22 & 23
Time: Sat 9-4 Sun 10-3
Where: Greene County Fairgrounds
Don’t forget to sign up for Sara’s Ghost Tours!
Sign up now!
When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
Sara’s Ghost Tours
When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
To register for this event, visit this link
Food Pantry Donations
When it comes to donations, there are certain items that dominate. Pasta, canned vegetables, and expired food make up the majority of items donated. Although donations are always appreciated, there is a need for certain items over others. Here is a list from feedthecreek.org:
- Pop top can of microwavable Chef Boyardee (single size)
- Pop top can of fruit
- Non refrigerated pudding
- Pop top can of vegetables
- Pop top can of tuna or packet
- Pop top can of chicken
- Vienna Sausages
- Goldfish Crackers
- Animal Crackers
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