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By BILL DUFFIELDTimes editor

bduffield@tcnewsnet.comKETTERING— If you notice the smell of

hickory smoke or maybe some mesquite thisweekend, let your nose lead you over toKentshire Drive. Along with the great smells ofthose woodfires, you’ll also get a whiff or twoof some of the best smelling — and best tast-ing — barbecue you’ll ever experience.Pitmasters from five states have thrown their

names in the hat to battle for the title of GrandChampion of the Sixth Annual Ohio VeteransBarbecue Cook-Off.The competition will heat up July 13-14 at

American Legion Post 598 in Kettering.As of July 8, however, the defending Grand

Champions, Chix, Swine & Bovine BBQ ofJessup, Md., had not entered, but never countout the last minute registration.Teams entered include Indiana crews ZZ-

QUE and Big JT’s Smokin BBQ, bothfromColumbus, Ind., Bar-B-Que King fromRichmond, Ribs & Bibs from Coatsville.There’s also the Virginia ‘Q team from

Lexington, Va., and Smokin’Wally’s BBQfrom Arlington, Texas. The Bluegrass State isrepresented by Blue Chip BBQ of Louisville.In-state teams are in abundance with thee

locals leading the way. Kettering crews areJimmy’s Hog Pen, Bullet BBQ and Bronze Star

BBQ.Other teams are High

on the Hog of Leesburg,Hogaholics of Dublin,Ray’s Pitfire Barbecue ofBeavercreek, BonesBrothers Barbeque ofSpringfield, Smitty’s RealPit BBQ of Newark, TeamRine-O of Coshocton,Holy Smoke BBQ ofMason, District Barbecue of Columbus, It’sWhat We Do Q of Bellbrook, Troy’s BuckeyeBBQ, Smokin’ Pigs Ash BBQ of Marietta,

Scramblin Eggs BBQ of Beavercreek, DirtyBirds of Dayton, Chicks N Pigs of Grove City,

See PITS, page 2

Photo courtesy Chix, Swine & Bovine BBQ

The invitation is out(above). Last year’schamps, Chix, Swineand Bovine BBQ(right).

By BILL DUFFIELDTimes editor

bduffield@tcnewsnet.comKETTERING—The only victim of a fire that

struck at 2218 E. Rahn Road on Saturday, June 30,has died.Nikephoros S. Argeroplos, 80, died Monday,

July 2, at Miami Valley Hospital.

“The fire was reported at 4:11 a.m. (Saturday)when a passer-by called it in on a cell phone. Fireunits arrived some six minutes later,” Kettering FireMarshal Bill Ford said. “Heavy fire was viewedcoming from the attic,” Ford continued. “There wasword of a victim inside and crews went in and re-moved him from the residence.” Ford said resus-citation was performed forArgeroplos at the scene

before he was transported to MiamiValley SouthHospital and eventually to Miami Valley’s mainhospital in Dayton.Argeroplos is survived by hisson and daughter-in-law,Ted S. and DemetraArg-eroplos of Maryland; daughter and son-in-lawVenetia and Chuck Bramlage of Columbus andother relatives in Greece and the United States.Funeral services were Thursday, July 5.

E. Rahn Road fire victim dies

Story and photosBy BILL DUFFIELD

KETTERING—The hottemperatures experienced in theMiamiValley on July 4 didn’tkeep the crowd away as the Cityof Kettering held, for the 35thtime,Go Fourth! at Delco Park.The evening started out with

some cool jazz fromNight Flight,the jazz ensemble from the U. S.Air Force Band of Flight, fol-lowed by a special ceremony tohonor members of the militaryand hear a special plea for assis-tance from former mayor DickHartmann with the kickoff of theVeteran’s Plaza and tribute toCharles Kettering that will belocated in Delco Park.Next, the Band of Flight’s con-

cert band entertained the crowd allthe way until the time for fire-works.Then the booms, oohs and

ahhhs took over as the patrioticholiday was celebrated in style.Look for more photos for

viewing or purchasing online atko-times.com and click on thecamera.You can findmore photoson page 12.

Go 4th!@ DelcoPark!

DAYTON—Anesti-mated 47,000 people at-tended the 38th annualVectrenDaytonAirShowPresented byKroger, held at theDay-ton InternationalAirportthisweekend.Preliminary estimates

indicate show attendancewas down 38 percent as aresult of the hotweatherthat dominated the regionin recentweeks.Despite theweather,

thousands attended theshow to see some of thetop aerobatic performers in theworld – headlined by theU.S.NavyBlueAngelsFlightDemonstration Squadron.The show also had awide range of aircraft dis-plays and ground activities on hand for spectators to enjoy.“The 2012 show lineupwas simply awesome.We are pleasedwith the num-

ber of people that attended given the abnormally high temperatures,” statedMichael Emoff, Chairman of theUnited StatesAir&Trade ShowBoard ofTrustees, producers of the event. “Our thanks go out to the dedicated spectators,sponsors and volunteers for their support of the show again this year.”Plans are already underway for the 2013 showplanned for July next year.The

actual showdateswon’t be available until later this yearwhenmilitary jet teamschedules are finalized.The popular Chalet andChairman’sClub programs arenowon sale. Soon additional information on the 2013 show and ticketingwill beavailable for viewing atwww.daytonairshow.com.

Times photo/Don TateSpectators sought out any bit of shade available to avoidSaturday’s blazing sun.

Times photo/Darrell WackerThe Blue Angels perform at the VectrenDayton Air Show. More photos on Pg. 2

Despite soaring temps, air showdraws estimated 47,000 people

KETTERING — A team of Assessors from theCommission on Accreditation for Law EnforcementAgencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive in town on Saturday,July 14, to examine all aspects of Kettering PoliceDepartment policies and procedures, management,operations, and support services, Chief James M. O’Dellannounced Monday.

“Verification by the team that the Kettering PoliceDepartment meets the Commission’s state-of-the artstandards is part of a voluntary process to gain accredi-tation — a highly prized recognition of law enforcementprofessional excellence,” O’Dell said.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employeesand members of the community are invited to offer com-ments at a public information session at 5:30 p.m.Monday, July 16. The session will be conducted in CityCouncil Chambers at the City of Kettering GovernmentCenter, 3600 Shroyer Road.

If, for some reason, an individual can not speak atthe public information session, but would like to providecomments to the assessment team, he/she may do so bytelephone. The public may call 937-296-3273 betweenthe hours of 3 and 5 p.m . on Sunday, July 15.

Telephone comments, as well as appearances at thepublic information session, are limited to 10 minutes andmust address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’sstandards. A copy of the standards is available at theKettering Police Department. Local contact is StaceyHinkle, Accreditation Manager, at 937-296-2576.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about theKettering Police Department’s ability to meet standardsfor accreditation are requested to write: Commission onAccreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.(CALEA).

Citizens invited tocomment on KPDat July 16 meeting

Donations sought forcommunity garage sale

KETTERING — Are you planning to clean outsome closets or cupboards this summer? If so, themembers of Fairmont’s United Student Body (USB)would be happy to take any and all donations off ofyour hands for its 2nd-annual Community Garage Sale.

Fairmont’s USB and Class Councils will host theCommunity Garage Sale on Friday, July 20, in the MainGym at the high school. All proceeds from theCommunity Garage Sale will benefit the 2012 SpiritChain, Fairmont’s friendly competition with CentervilleHigh School to raise money for local charities.

Donations can be dropped off at the Main Gym atFairmont on Wednesday and Thursday, July 18 and 19.