Yankee Trace

and $32 after noon.

Yankee Trace golfers have been enjoying a new driving range that features driving stations with short partitions between golfers, allowing for about 30 golfers on the range at once.

T he $136,000 project includes the installation of a 200-foot by 15-foot allweather driving range over a concrete and gravel base. A new drainage system and decorative walk path was also included in the project.

Centerville has extended the tee area of its range at the back end with a strip of artificial turf 15 feet deep and approximately 300 feet wide. It enables golfers to have a better experience than hitting off rubber mats at times when the turf is not available.

“We are all excited about the new items coming out to Yankee Trace,” said City Manager Wayne Davis.

The city also made changes to its Benham’s Grove rental property.

“We needed a 12-hour rental, and the fee of $5,200 will cover usage for the entire facility for that time period,” said Randy Bishop, administrator for the property.

Bishop said the package will help the venue compete with the growing competi- tion in the Miami Valley area.

Guests can still rent for the listed six-and-a-half hour rate for $4,000, but now have the option of having the extra time.

He said the busy wedding season, which runs from April 1 through Oct. 31, “is when we do the majority of our business.”