From the Desk of the Chief Ice Cream Dipper

Like most folks, we got Ike'd.  Lots of small damage to trees, missing shingles and some driving range netting.  The biggest loss was the metal roof on The Golden Jersey Inn that blew off.  Who ever knew we had to worry about that kind of wind from a hurricane in Ohio! Our new roof should be up in a cew days -- not metal this time!

The good news for us was we only lost power for about 3 1/2 hours, so no losses on refrigerated foods, freezers, etc.  We only shut down Sunday evening and reopened 6 am Monday.   I know we were more fortunate than many in our immediate area.  I know I certainly hope we have no repeats of that for the next 100 years!

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I am happy to report the results of the 2008 Young's Charity Bike Tour.  On September 16, 2008 we presented each of the four charities an $18,000 check to be used for their causes, for a total of $72,000 raised this year!  That's an almost 40% increase from 2007.

The committee, volunteers and sponsors work and plan and give throughout the year to make this ride happen.  We all have fun, but always remember the main purpose of the ride is to raise fund for wothwhile organizations than work to benefit the lives of Miami Valley residents.

 The four charities we supported this year are The Alzheimer's Association, The Wellness Connection, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Inited Rehabilitation Services (URS).

Thanks to all who help create and run this ride.  They all are truly one of the best groups of people I know.

Planning for the Seventh Young's Charity Bike Tour is already underway.  Mark your calendars for July 25 & 26, 2009.

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