Airman Returns Home; Surprises Son at YMCA

KETTERING -- A special homecoming in Kettering for the Pritchard family as their own hero returns home from serving overseas.

Air Force Major Dave Pritchard returned home from a year long deployment in Afghanistan.

Major Pritchard, his wife Sarah and the local YMCA teamed up to surprise his 11-year-old son.

Shane spends most of his week at the YMCA for swim practice. He couldn't wait to tell dad about his best stroke these days.

Airman returns home, surprises son

Jackie Sprague

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) - It was a tearful celebration Thursday as a dad who has been serving overseas returns home and surprises his 12-year-old son.

Shane Pritchard was shocked when he saw his dad Thursday afternoon at the South YMCA in Kettering where he normally has swim practice.
 

Camp Kern offering "literary camps"

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Representatives from Camp Kern encouraged 2 News Today viewers to sign up for literary summer camps with some special themes in the works.

The camp has partnered with LucasFilms, Turner Broadcasting and Penguin Publishing. Because of that, the camp offers special themed camps such as Star Wars or Clone Wars camp.

In addition, the camp offers team building, summer camp, family camp, and equestrian center and the Ozone zipline adventure.

New YMCA bill helps save city money
WDTN
1-16-13

The West Carrollton City Council agreed to refinance the debt for the local YMCA on Tuesday.

The original terms for the remaining debt of $2.58 million included a 3.17 percent interest rate ending in 2019. The city secured a new interest rate of 1.88 percent also ending in 2019.

Five ideas to help undo the holiday damage
The Western Star
by Jacqui Boyle
12/24/12

Many people will indulge (or maybe even overindulge) and eat special feasts with their loved ones today and throughout the rest of holiday season.

We asked Darlene Reid, senior health and wellness director of the Coffman Family YMCA in Springboro, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Dayton, to share five ideas on how to help offset the damage. Reid is a certified group exercise and personal trainer, and nutrition and wellness consultant.

For Immediate Release

‘Join The Y Today’ Campaign Launches December 22

Camp master brings Star Wars, Harry Potter to life
Middletown Journal
By Justin McClelland
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92-year-old oversees school house replica
Middletown Journal
by Justin McClelland
12/3/12

For Immediate Release

‘Join The Y Today’ Campaign Launches January 1st

Huber Heights focused on maintaining excitement about new aquatic center
Dayton Daily News
by Steven Matthews
11/28/12