Annual events herald the arrival of fall

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October 2010
INSIDE:
Water main work
nears completion
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City budget planning
underway for 2011
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Council actions
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Cooperative efforts
share resources
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Author returns for
popular MCLA class
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Citizen input key to City planning for 2016
W
hat story would you like to
tell yourself and others about
Montgomery in 2016? During the
next several months, citizens will
have multiple opportunities to “Be
part of Montgomery’s Tomorrow”
through input into the City’s next
five-year strategic plan.
Through open community meetings
and online forums, Montgomery
citizens will be able to provide
input to questions such as “What is
the story you tell yourself and
others about the great things about
Montgomery?” and “What story
would you like to tell yourself and
others about Montgomery in
2016?”
The answers to these questions will
help Montgomery City Council and
survey in June and analysis of the
staff develop a new
last plan from
strategic plan for the
2006. The next
Planning Input Sessions step is to hear from
future. The plan
will provide
residents.
Thursday Evening
direction through
November 4
goal setting and
The open
7:00 p.m. • Terwilliger Lodge
action steps that
community forums
Saturday Morning
prioritize efforts and
are scheduled for
November 6
resources in a
two hours on
9:00 a.m. • City Hall
number of important
November 4, 6 and
Tuesday Evening
areas to ensure that
30.
November 30
Montgomery’s high
7:00 p.m. • Terwilliger Lodge
quality of life is
To ensure adequate
maintained for
space and
RSVP to 891-2424 or by visiting
current and future
resources, residents
Montgomeryohio.org/MontgomeryTomorrow.
generations.
planning to attend
are asked to RSVP
The process to create a new fiveby calling 891-2424 or visiting
montgomeryohio.org/montgomery
year plan has begun with the
tomorrow.
completion of the recent resident
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BMV office located
in Montgomery
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Annual events herald the arrival of fall
ChiliFest/Harvest Moon Family Festival
Saturday, October 2 • 5 - 8:30 pm • Swaim Park
Local cork recycling
gains French praise
ChiliFest starts at 5 pm/Harvest Moon Festival starts at 6 pm
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Engagement begins
with volunteer posts
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International salute
planned October 3
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Farmers’ Market had
humble beginning
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Recreation news
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Free shredding
offered October 9
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hilifest and Harvest Moon
will be held Saturday,
October 2, in Swaim Park.
ChiliFest features fire trucks,
activities for the kids, chili of
various types, coney dogs, beer and
soft drinks.
The Harvest Moon Festival
celebrates the harvest season with
hayrides and $2 pony rides. Under
the tent will be pumpkin painting,
harvest bag crafting, and cookie
decorating, all free. Tent activites
will occur one after another (not
simultaneously) during the event.
Face painting will also be
available for $3. Concessions
will include cotton candy, hot
cocoa, kettlecorn and s’more kits.
Inside the Wilder-Swaim House will be history
offerings. The historic farm house will be open with
displays and activities to get a flavor of how life was
when the park was part of an operating farm.
Volunteers are needed to help with this event. If
interested, call 792-8329.
Pumpkin Walk
Saturday, October 23
3 - 5 pm • Pioneer Park
Free/no registration required
This annual fun family event
is focused on kids 10 and
under. Children collect
goodies along the pathway
from friendly costumed
characters. Families can also
enjoy a magic
show, petting zoo
and hayrides.
Volunteers
needed, call
792-8329. Rain
cancels.
Water main installation work nears completion
I
nstallation of the large
diameter water main
throughout the City of
Montgomery has been reduced
to two crews, both of which are
working along Jolain Drive. It
is anticipated that the
installation of the water main
along Jolain Drive, as well as a
small portion of Tollgate Lane,
will be complete by October 15.
Since work on these Greater
Cincinnati Water Works
(GCWW) projects began in
February 2010, more than
15,000 feet of water main has
been installed, representing
approximately 90% of the
overall project that — when
complete — will provide a
continuous water main from just
west of the Cooper/Kenwood
Road intersection to just south
of the Montgomery/Pfeiffer
Road intersection.
impacted by water main
installation in Montgomery
will be resurfaced before cold
weather sets in.
During October and November,
work will continue as various
phases of the water mains
undergo final testing by the
GCWW. Once the water main
installed has been tested and
accepted by GCWW,
resurfacing of impacted
roadways in Montgomery can
begin.
Residents can access updates on
the GCWW project phases on
the City of Montgomery’s
website, by becoming a
Facebook fan or by following
the project on Twitter. Recorded
messages on project phases are
also available by calling the
City of Montgomery
Construction Hotline at 7928345.
For additional information on these GCWW projects
contact Public Works Director Bob Nikula at 792-8311.
Montgomery Road resurfacing underway
T
he City of Montgomery, the
Greater Cincinnati Water
Works and the Ohio
Department of Transportation
have joined together to
complete the resurfacing of
Montgomery Road between
Schoolhouse Lane and Pfeiffer
Road.
Good weather during October
and November will be key to
complete the resurfacing. As
of press time, City of
Montgomery and GCWW staff
are optimistic that all roads
Work will be completed on or
before October 15.
Residents can find information
updates on this project on the
City of Montgomery’s website,
by becoming a Facebook fan or
by following us on Twitter.
For additional information contact Public Works
Director Bob Nikula at 792-8311.
Focus on Montgomery Landmarks
The Smethurst House: a movable landmark
corner.
C
urrently, 30 buildings in
Montgomery have been designated
as local landmarks by the City. All but
two of these are standing where
originally built. The Smethurst House,
7850 Remington Avenue, has actually
been relocated from its original
foundation. (The other landmark is the
Pure Oil Station building originally
located at the northwest corner or
Cooper and Montgomery Roads.)
Built around 1869, the structure was the
home of James Lloyd Smethurst,
Montgomery’s first Mayor. Smethurst
was born in 1853 and was elected mayor
in 1910, shortly after the village was
officially incorporated. He was paid $10
for his first six months of service.
The house is a simple two story frame
structure with a gable roof and clapboard
siding. Rear additions to the house were
removed at the time the house was moved.
The 2x2 windows and distinctive front
porch provide character, and are well
maintained.
The house went through several owners
over the years, including the Oberle (19141932) and the Balch (1932-1952) families.
There was great controversy over the
Kotsovos plans. In 1986, City Council
voted to take the property by eminent
domain and filed with the court. While
this action was still pending, a
compromise was developed which
included moving the building to the
back portion of the lot and allowing a
new, modern facility to be built at the
corner. While some felt that moving
the building compromised its historical
integrity, others felt that this was the
best way to ensure the building would
be preserved.
It remained a residence until 1953, when it
was converted to a commercial use. Since
then, it has been a hair salon, attorney’s
office, real estate office, and gift shop.
Following a substantial renovation of the
property by JJ Burns Realty in 1974, the
City had designated the building as a local
landmark in 1977. A two and one half year
battle for the future of the building began
in the mid 1980s. Current owner Cristos
Kotsovos wanted to bring his furrier
business from Roselawn to Montgomery
and wanted to demolish the building and
build a new structure at this strategic
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In 1987 Council voted 4-3 to approve the
Kotsovos plan. In October of that year, the
house was lifted, turned 90 degrees to face
Remington Road, and placed on a new
foundation about 100 feet away.
Today the Smethhurst house is still used by
Kotsovos as a commercial building and
provides character and charm to the
Remington Road streetscape. While it
probably does not qualify for the National
Register of Historic Places, it is an
important part of the historic district and
the quality of the community.
City budgeting process underway for 2011
T
he proposed
2011
Operating Budget
and Capital
Budget with Four
Year Forecast
2012-2015 will
be presented to
City Council in
October for the
first reading with passage in
December. The following are
some facts about the
Montgomery budget and the
City’s fiscal policies:
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The City derives revenues
from earnings taxes that are
paid from individuals who
work and live in the City
(37% of total budget),
property taxes (23% of total),
and other sources including
investment income, fees for
services, and local
government contributions
from the State of Ohio.
In 2001, the City established
targeted fund balance
policies to provide a cushion
against the loss of a major
employer, downturn in the
economy, reduction in state
funding, or natural or
manmade disaster. These
fund reserves allow for
continued operations by the
City in the face of one of
these scenarios so that the
City and its citizens can work
together to determine areas
in which to
enhance
revenues or
reduce
expenditures
and permits
some time to be
able to make
these decisions.
Decisions like
these are difficult and the
more time that is available to
work together in making
tough decisions of this
nature, the better.
critical to the City’s operation
now and into the future and will
serve to protect the City against
similar experiences that have
impacted many of its
neighboring first-ring suburban
communities.
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In 2009, the City reached its
targeted fund reserves after
seven years of prudent
budgeting that permitted these
funds to be accumulated.
However, this trend of increased
fund balances is projected to
turn around beginning in 2011,
with anticipated flattening and
eventual loss of state revenue
sources, as well as increasing
costs of operations. As a result,
budget projections show the
general fund emergency balance
is expected to drop from nearly
14 months of operating cash to
less than 8 months of operating
cash by 2015. This trend is
expected to continue beyond the
forecast years and may require a
change in strategy to collect
more revenues or to cut services
and projects.
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The City annually produces a
five-year operating and
capital budget that
complements the priorities as
established in its five year
strategic plan. These
documents are developed
under the leadership of City
Council with input from the
community and serve as the
decision-making guides to
achieve the City’s vision.
Community priorities are
established and carried out
in this forum, with any
changes requiring a
readjustment of spending
priorities.
As with any household, the
City has been faced with the
increased cost of doing
business including increased
fuel and energy cost, rising
health insurance cost, cost of
goods and services, and the
ongoing cost of maintaining
its aging infrastructure. It
also has to provide
appropriate wage
adjustments and benefits for
its employees in accordance
with existing labor
agreements, average wage
Let your voice be heard!
The maintenance of an
emergency fund balance is
OCTOBER’S OPEN CITY HALL TOPIC:
Montgomery Farmers’ Market: your thoughts?
H
ave you visited the
Montgomery Farmers’
Market this summer? If so,
what was your experience?
In July of 2009, an Open City
Hall question was asked to
gauge interest in the concept
of a Farmers’ Market in
Montgomery. The response
showed overwhelming
support for such a market.
In January 2010, a dedicated
group of Montgomery
citizens came together to
organize the first Farmers’
Market in Montgomery. In
April, the Montgomery
Citizens’ Leadership
Academy Class of 2010
adopted the Farmers Market
as a class project.
in the Heritage District on
Saturday mornings since
June 2010 and is scheduled
to run through October 30.
Go to montgomeryohio.org
and click on the Open City
Hall forum to see what
residents are saying about the
Farmers’ Market and post
comments.
The market has been held
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adjustments in the Cincinnati
area, and in an effort to
retain the best employees
possible.
It is important that citizens
understand the City’s budgeting
process as well as the goals and
rationale for its emergency fund
reserves. These are the types of
fiscal management tools that
allow the City to withstand
emergencies yet still provide
high quality services to its
citizens.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Earnings & Property
Taxes: What’s
the difference?
T
he largest share of the
City’s revenue comes
from earnings taxes and
property taxes. What’s the
difference? Earnings taxes,
also known as local income
taxes, are levied on qualified
wages and net profits of
businesses working within
Montgomery. These taxes
are collected by the City’s
Tax Office and are used to
pay General Fund
expenditures, bond
retirement/debt reduction,
and for capital
improvements throughout
the City. Property taxes are
levied on 35% of the
assessed value of your real
estate property, and are
determined by the Hamilton
County Auditor and
collected by the County
Treasurer to be distributed to
school districts and
municipal governments. A
portion of the City’s real
estate taxes are used for the
operation of the City’s Fire
Department. Want more
information? Stop in at
City Hall and pick up a copy
of “Your Montgomery
Taxes” which will give you
a detailed account of where
your money goes.
A message from City Council
What’s YOUR favorite thing about Montgomery
This month’s
message by
Council Member
Lynda E. Roesch
W
hat is your favorite thing
about Montgomery?
Here is a checklist to consider.
Favorite Checklist:
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Gateway Triangle
Neuilly Plaisance Plaza
Fountains
Fourth of July Parade
Bastille Day
Trees
Police Department
Fire Department
Parks
Plantings
Restaurants
Walking Paths
Historic District
Landmarks
This list is certainly not
exhaustive. You may have
other aspects of the City that
you would pick. Is it the
historic district? Is it the
restaurants? My favorite
restaurant is in Montgomery but
I won’t say which one it is.
Let’s be
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Maybe it’s the retail. Or maybe
you like the size or location of
the city. The recent citizen
survey indicated residents find a
lot to like in Montgomery. It’s
true we have wonderful roads
(when the sewer district is not
digging them up) and
spectacular parks with paths
connecting them. We have fine
police and fire departments to
keep our streets and property
safe.
behind the scenes to manage
and care for the day-to-day
operations. In these economic
times we are fortunate that the
City has been prudent with its
finances.
There are so many things to like
about Montgomery that I have a
hard time picking just one.
This feature appears regularly, allowing Montgomery’s
elected officials to communicate directly with
residents.
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Montgomery is fortunate to
have a varied tree story and
beautiful plantings. One of the
reasons citizens are satisfied
with the City is the
administration and city staff
who work both in front of and
COUNCIL CORNER
Hall. Meetings begin at 7
p.m., with public comment
welcomed on each item
before Council.
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ontgomery City
Council will meet in
its regular monthly business
session on October 6 at City
Recent Council Action
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Resolution No. 27, 2010
A resolution authorizing
the City Manager to enter
into a contract with 32 Ford
Mercury Inc. for the
purchase of a 2011 Ford F350 Dump Truck (passed 7-0)
SEPTEMBER 1 BUSINESS SESSION
Approved Legislation
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Resolution No. 25, 2010
A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a
labor agreement with the
Fraternal Order of Police
Ohio Valley Lodge Number
112, for wages and benefits
from July 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2013 (passed 7-0)
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Resolution No. 28, 2010
A resolution authorizing an
assessment against 7225
Thumbelina Drive,
Montgomery, Ohio (passed
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Resolution No. 26, 2010
A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into
an agreement with the
Sycamore Community
School District Board of
Education (passed 7-0)
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Ordinance No. 11, 2010
An ordinance amending the
Schedule of Municipal
Compensation (passed 7-0)
These pieces of approved legislation can be
reviewed on the City’s website at
montgomeryohio.org
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New Legislation
g Resolution accepting the
amounts and rates as
determined by the Budget
Commission and
authorizing the necessary
tax levies and certifying
them to the County
Auditor
g Resolution accepting a
bid and authorizing the
City Manager to enter into
a contract with Bansal
Construction, Inc., for the
Pfeiffer Road at
Storybook Drive
Improvement Project
g Ordinance to make
appropriations for current
expenses and other
expenditures of the City
of Montgomery during the
fiscal year ending
December 31, 2011
g Ordinance amending
the Traffic Code to
increase safety and
awareness for bicycle
travel
Cooperation is paramount to safety services
F
or many years the
Montgomery Fire
Department has worked in
partnership with area fire
departments to staff and supply
equipment in a cost effective
process. This partnership is
referred to as a Mutual Aid
Contract or sometimes known
as Automatic Mutual Aid
Response System (AMARS).
The Hamilton County Mutual
Aid Contract has been in
existence since 1991.
Coupled with the department’s
Incident Response Policy and
the AMARS, participating
communities are able to deliver
the right amount of personnel
and resources to an emergency
incident based on the National
Fire Protection Association’s
he Montgomery Police
Department is one of several
area communities that are
members of the Drug Abuse
Reduction Task Force (DART),
a specialized task force in
existence since the late 1980s.
This multi-jurisdictional drug
task force includes urban,
suburban and rural portions of
Hamilton and Butler counties
with some communities abutting
the City of Cincinnati. DART’s
cooperative enforcement area
encompasses more than 500
square miles, including four
interstates, more than 50 motels
and two major parcel
transportation terminals. To
date, a total of seven current
Montgomery police officers
have participated in the task
force.
Each member community
benefits through the sharing of
personnel and resources. The
majority of local communities
do not have the resources to
effectively address the illegal
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Hamilton County Arson
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County Communications
Center for dispatching
Self Contained Breathing
Air Trailer
In addition to sharing these
resources so that no one
community needs to duplicate
the equipment, area fire
departments have partnered in
the development of:
(NFPA) deployment standards.
The cooperative agreement
among area communities
enables 16 to 20 firefighters to
respond to a larger emergency,
such as a building fire.
In Montgomery, five or six
firefighters/EMTs are on duty to
handle day-to-day incidents.
Just as the City of Montgomery
receives this mutual aid, the
department also provides aid to
area communities. A typical
example would be a response to
a house fire at a Delray Drive
address. Montgomery’s six
firefighters would respond and
could utilize support from the
Blue Ash Fire Department with
four firefighters, the MadeiraIndian Hill Fire Department
with two paramedics and the
Sycamore Township Fire
Department with four
firefighters. This response
would meet the NFPA standard
of supplying 16 firefighters to
the house fire through
partnering with area
departments.
Police team up
to fight crime
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and prescription drug abuse
problems that exist in today’s
society. Most small suburban
communities lack sufficient
personnel and fiduciary
resources to address this type of
criminal behavior. Collectively
D.A.R.T. has been effective in
minimizing drug operations and
identifying criminal enterprises
throughout the greater
Cincinnati region. A small
yearly fee and an assignment of
one experienced officer by each
of the member communities
allows the task force to operate
at an effective level.
Other areas with which
Montgomery partners within the
Greater Cincinnati area include:
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DART not only provides drug
enforcement and educational
services, but also serves as an
anti-gang and violent crime task
force. DART also partners with
other adjacent task forces and
federal investigative agencies to
suppress criminal activities and
confront homeland security
issues by attempting to identify
individuals and organizations
supporting them.
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The Hamilton County
Urban Search and Rescue
Team
Incident Management
Assistance Team
Regional Incident
Command Unit
Greater Cincinnati
Hazardous Material Unit
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Mass Casualty Units
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Decontaminations Units
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A common 800 Megahertz
Radio System for
communications
Computer Aided
Dispatching which manages
all available fire and EMS
units
Map sharing between
communities
Common Standard
Operating Procedures
Common Disaster Planning
Points of Dispensing
(PODS) for community
immunization
Coordination with other
response agencies such as
Police, Emergency
Management, Health
Departments, and Utilities
Cooperative Purchasing at
the Federal, State and Local
levels in order to take
advantage of bulk
purchasing to ensure the
lowest possible cost of
equipment and materials
It is through these partnering
opportunities that resources are
not duplicated, manpower is
shared throughout the region
and costs are kept at a
minimum. In many places
across the country, such
collaboration is not the norm
and each community spends
excessive money in duplicating
emergency services as opposed
to partnering with other
communities.
Peter Block returns for popular MCLA session
P
eter Block, award winning
author and international
consultant
(www.peterblock.com), will
return for his third appearance at
the Montgomery Citizens’
BMV office
located in
Montgomery
T
he Montgomery area Bureau
of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is
located on Montgomery Road, in
the Montgomery Square shopping
center next to the Original
Pancake House. The office is
open Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday 8:00
a.m. to noon. The local BMV can
be reached by telephone at 8912284.
The BMV offers a variety of
services. In addition to renewing
driver’s licenses, resident may
register to become an organ
donor. (In Hamilton County,
approximately 109,967 drivers —
that’s 46 percent — have
registered to become organ
donors.)
To make vehicle registration
easier, the BMV offers
OPLATES, an online registration
system. Ohio drivers can access
the system by logging onto
www.OPLATES.com to renew
vehicle registration or to order
specialty plates. OPLATES
accepts Master Card, Visa,
American Express and Discover
cards. A $2.25 transaction fee is
charged to use OPLATES, the
same fee that is charged at the
local BMV or charged for
renewal through the mail.
When renewing plates,
Montgomery receives $15 of each
vehicle registration with a
Montgomery address. If you
would like additional information
about the Bureau of Motor
Vehicles visit their website at
www.bmv.ohio.gov or stop by the
Montgomery location.
Leadership Academy (MCLA).
His book, Flawless Consulting,
has been recognized as the most
influential book for
organizational development
practitioners over the past 40
years. Peter is just ending a
tour, which included South
Africa, promoting his most
recent book (co-authored with
John McKnight), Abundant
Community... Awakening the
Power of Families and
Neighborhoods. He will
facilitate an Academy workshop
entitled “Zen and the Art of
Citizenship.” The session has
consistently been one of the
Academy’s most popular
presentations.
Billed as “The Coolest Civics
Class You’ll Ever Take,” the
Academy is a ten session, handson experience designed to help
move individuals from the role
of resident to engaged citizen by
offering opportunities to realize
a dimension few will ever see.
Workshops go beyond the
classroom and into the
community to explore real life
scenarios, analyze areas of
community concern, examine
leadership styles, and promote a
network of community trustees
united by a common bond of
perpetually improving the
community around them.
The Academy is open to
Montgomery residents, business
people and members of
community organizations. For
further information about the
Montgomery Citizens’
Leadership Academy, or to take
advantage of this unique
opportunity, visit
www.montgomeryohio.org , or
call Ray Kingsbury at 792-8359.
Nationwide growth of
Police program helps
“Villages” let Seniors
safeguard loved ones
with Alzheimer's disease grow old at home
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lzheimer’s disease is the most common form
of dementia, a general term for memory loss
and other intellectual disabilities serious enough to
interfere with daily life. In the United States, 5.3
million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease
and a new individual is diagnosed with the disease
every 70 seconds. Alzheimer’s disease accounts
for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases.
Alzheimer’s disease
can erase a person’s
memory of oncefamiliar
surroundings, as
well as make it extremely difficult to adapt to new
surroundings. As a result, people who have
Alzheimer’s may wander away from their homes
or care centers and turn up lost, frightened and
disoriented — sometimes far from where they
started. According to the Alzheimer’s
Association, more than 60 percent of people who
have Alzheimer’s wander at some point.
The Montgomery Police Department encourages
residents who have family members with
Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia to
stop by the Police Department, 10150
Montgomery Road, and fill out a form that
contains pertinent information regarding the
family member. The form includes information
such as a current photograph and whether or not
the person has access to a vehicle. The form is
also available via the mail by calling the Police
Department at 513-985-1600. More detailed
information on Alzheimer’s disease is available at
www.alz.org.
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T
he explosive growth of this country’s senior
population is fueling a grass-roots “village”
movement in neighborhoods across the country to
help people age in their own homes. More than 50
villages in a neighbor-helping-neighbor system
have sprouted in the past decade from California to
Massachusetts. They are run largely by volunteers
and funded by grants and membership fees to
provide services
from transportation
and grocery delivery
to home repairs and
dog walking.
Most villages have opened in the past couple of
years, an indication that the momentum is growing
as the number of seniors in this country
dramatically increases. According to the Census
Bureau, the number of Americans 65 and older is
expected to more than double to 89 million by
2050. The oldest of 79 million Baby Boomers turn
65 next year, a turning point that will begin to put
pressure on social services, retirement homes and
assisted-living facilities.
The “village” concept is taking off in small and big
cities and suburbs across the country as the
percentage of elderly rises while the share of the
working-age population that supports them
declines. The Census Bureau estimates that the
percentage of people 65 and older will climb from
13% today to 19% by 2050, while the share of
adults age 20 to 64 is expected to drop from 60%
to 55%. To learn more about ‘villages’, visit the
Village to Village Network at
http://vtvnetwork.clubexpress.com.
“Gardez Vos Bouchons!” (Recycle your Corks)
F
or the past eight months, the
Montgomery Sister Cities
Commission has recycled corks
to show their support of this
popular recycling project
throughout France. The goal is
to protect approximately
6.6 million acres of cork
forest which extend
across France and other
Mediterranean countries.
In honor of
Montgomery’s 21-year Sister
City Relationship with NeuillyPlaisance France, Commission
members donated the collected
corks at Whole Foods, the local
USA collection site for this
global endeavor. The
significance of this event was
The
“Recycliege
France”
logo
universally
appears on
all French
websites
supporting
the
recycling
Those celebrating the success of the recycling effort included
effort. The
(from left to right) Sister Cities Commission Members Patricia
Hartman,Boyann Bedell, Kathy Lonneman, Cindy Light and
Pegurris
Marcia Scherocman; Commission Chair Marcallene Shockey; French
expressed
visitor Mireille Pegurri; Montgomery residents Lissa Ray and Mary
excitement
O’Driscoll , and Neuilly-Plaisance Vice Mayor Jean Pierre Pegurri.
to see the
expression
heightened by the enthusiastic
“Gardez Vos Bouchons!” on the
participation of Mr. & Mme.
City’s collection can, remarking
Pegurri, visiting Montgomery
“that’s exactly what we say in
from Neuilly-Plaisance.
France!”
Get to know your parks
Weller Park: it’s for Wellness
W
eller Park is
conveniently located
near Montgomery residents
who reside in Tanager
Woods, the Reserve of
Montgomery and Indian
Woods subdivisions. The
park is located on Weller
Road and connected by
sidewalk to Montgomery
Road, making it convenient
for Montgomery residents to
walk or bike to the park.
The park has a 1 kilometer
(0.6 mile) walking trail
around the perimeter,
making it a great location to
walk or run.
The park is best known for
its sports fields: three soccer fields, three
baseball fields, four tennis courts, two sand
volleyball courts and a batting cage. The
baseball fields are scheduled by the Sycamore
Baseball and Softball Association, which
participates in Knothole Baseball Leagues. Two
of the baseball fields are large enough for
Knothole A and AA division games. New
surfacing was added to the Weller baseball fields
in 2009 as part of the Montgomery Parks plan.
The soccer fields are scheduled through the
Greater Sycamore Soccer Association, which
sets up six smaller soccer fields
at the park on weekends
throughout the fall months.
The Sycamore baseball and
soccer groups are nonprofit
organizations which provide
sports opportunities for all levels
of play for youth from five to 18
years of age living in the
Sycamore School district.
Water fountains (for people and
dogs) are located at the
playground and a people-only
fountain is located at the small
shelter near the sports fields.
As suggested in the Montgomery
Parks plan, restrooms at Weller
Park were upgraded to make
them usable throughout the winter months.
One shelter at Weller Park can be reserved at no
cost. The reservable shelter is close to the
playground and perfect for groups with small
children.
The Montgomery Parks and Recreation
Commission is looking for new members. This
is a great opportunity to get to know the parks
better and to help the community. Contact Joyce
Yock at 792-8329, if interested.
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Are you
cashing in
your points?
R
esidents who have
RecycleBank Points can
redeem their incentives by
visiting www.RecycleBank.com.
After activating an online
account, the first step is to signin. Click “Sign-In” in the upper
left hand corner of
www.RecycleBank.com. Then,
enter the email address and
password that was entered
during the activation process.
Upon signing in, participants
can check point balances, view
recent transactions, choose
favorite partners, set preferences
and more from the “My
Account” section.
From there, click on “Get
Rewards” to start browsing for
the rewards desired.
Choose a category from the
left, browse the reward
offers in that category, then
click on a reward to learn
more about it. If interested,
add that reward to the cart
by clicking on the shopping
cart icon.
When finished, review the
cart and click “Checkout.”
Your order is now complete
and your rewards will arrive
either via mail or email for
online rewards.
A video link demonstrating this
process has been placed on the
City of Montgomery website at
www.montgomeryohio.org. The
video shows the ease of the
reward process. Questions can
be directed to RecycleBank
Customer Care via email at
info@ recyclebank.com or by
telephone at 1-888-727-2978
(tollfree).
Citizen engagement…the pathway to leadership roles
W
ith 2011 fast approaching,
this is a great time to
consider sharing your time and
talents to serve on one of the
City’s ten volunteer teams
(boards and commissions).
community, these volunteer
leaders are afforded an excellent
opportunity to learn more about
our City government and to
meet other civic-minded,
community members.
Playing a vital role in our
Stay in touch and connect with
these engagement opportunities
Hot Dogs on the Plaza
Mark down Wednesday,
October 27, as HOT DOG DAY
on your calendar. The City of
Montgomery is
partnering with
the
Montgomery
Chamber of
Commerce to
provide free hot
dogs and drinks
from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on
Neuilly-Plaisance Plaza
courtesy of Huntington Bank
HOW
TO
REACH US
CALL
EMERGENCY
City Hall
891-2424
Police Department
(non-emergency)
Attending a meeting is a great
way to learn more about the
work of these volunteer teams.
Check out the City’s website for
a complete listing of the various
boards and commissions as well
as specific information about
their respective meeting times,
and the Village Print Shop.
Information on the activities of
the Chamber and the City will
be available during the event,
which will offer plenty of
opportunity for networking and
connecting. (Rain date: October
28.)
responsibilities and projects.
Vacancies currently exist on the
Arts, Environmental Advisory,
Landmarks, Parks &
Recreation, and Planning
Commissions. An additional
vacancy will be created on the
Board of Tax Review at the end
of January, 2011.
To attend an upcoming meeting
or for additional information,
contact Joyce Yock, Volunteer
Coordinator (792-8329).
International Reception
planned for October 3
ConnectMontgomery.org
has what’s happening
C
ommunity members are
invited to attend
Montgomery’s International
Reception sponsored by the
Sister Cities Commission. The
social event is scheduled for
Sunday, October 3, from 5-7
p.m. at Terwilliger Lodge in
Dulle Park.
Recreation events, city-wide
opportunities, educational
classes and special fundraiser
activities are all listed on the
ConnectMontgomery.org
website. From Montgomery
Chamber business to business
networking to Montgomery
Moms playdates, this site
provides information on local
organizations and what they
have to offer to you and for you.
Everyone can benefit from
supporting, attending,
volunteering and engaging with
these associations and groups
that all add to the good things
that build community in
Montgomery.
Participants are requested to
bring a favorite covered dish,
appetizer or dessert
representative of their native
country or heritage. Non-
alcoholic beverages will be
provided by the Sister Cities
Commission. Ethnic attire
and/or entertainment shared
by guests (musical
instruments, dancing, etc.) are
always welcome and
encouraged.
To make your reservation to
attend this event, or to
suggest a community member
that would appreciate an
invitation, please contact City
Hall (891-2424).
Hats Off…
985-1600
Fire Department
(non-emergency)
985-1633
Service Department
792-8355
Planning/Zoning/
Building
792-8309
Code Enforcement
Action Line
792-8356
Construction Hotline
792-8345
TheDistrictOnline.com lists
discounts and events
to all the members of the
“Meet and Greet” Committee
that have been working with
Karen Schwartz, Project Chair,
to provide a warm welcome to
Montgomery’s new residents.
Karen developed the project
idea after the topic of
neighborhood involvement was
discussed at one of the 2009
MCLA classes in which Karen
was a member. Each month
representatives from the
volunteer team meet at City
Hall to draft handwritten notes
of welcome to our new
residents. To date, more than
100 notes have been written.
According to Karen, “I saw the
TheDistrictOnline.com is the “go
to” site for special offers and
entertainment in historic
downtown Montgomery. The
Play Me I’m Yours interactive
piano feature was highlighted
on this website along with the
Insiders Look historic walking
tour and social event around the
Heritage District. For October,
there is information about the
upcoming “Montgomery
Tomorrow” public meetings for
input on the future goals of
Montgomery and the Holiday in
the Village event that lights the
downtown in December.
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need to provide a personal
touch to welcoming
Montgomery’s new residents
and to share a contact name to
address questions that these
residents may have.”
A HUGE “Thank You” is
extended to each and every one
of the following volunteers for
the positive, first impression
they have made in their efforts
to help build community:
Gwen Adams, Kay Ballard,
Betsy Dolan, Meg Kiem, Dan
May, Thom Monahan, John
Perry, Rachel Rosen and Karen
Schwartz.
Farmers’ Market: a citizen grown initiative
Each month, the City of Montgomery will recognize a
citizen or group of citizens that truly exemplify excellent
service to their community. The City has developed
much of its character through generous efforts of its
citizens who contribute to the City and to their
churches, schools, neighborhoods, and to civic and
service organizations.
well being of the community.
Citizen support of the market
goes a long way to encourage
these individuals — and others
— to put their energies into the
community of Montgomery.
T
If you have a deserving good citizen of Montgomery
that should be recognized, please contact Amber
Morris, Community Engagement Director at 792-8317.
he idea began with class
graduates of the 2010
Montgomery Citizens’
Leadership Academy (MCLA).
Before long the highly
successful Farmers’ Market
became a reality in
Montgomery.
The effort was no easy task,
beginning with weekly meetings
of a small group of citizens to
launch a market. The
dedication continued every
Saturday since June to manage,
promote and organize the
weekly event, which offers
wholesome, locally grown
products, along with a social
opportunity to mingle with
neighbors.
Collectively, the Montgomery
Farmers’ Market Board is
comprised of Mehul Parikh,
Valerie Taylor, Deborah Miller,
Russ Speiller, Erin Crosby, and
Farmers’
Market
Among those instrumental in starting the Farmers’ Market were (left to right) Russ
Speiller, Erin Crosby, Ann Scranton, Mehul Parikh, Valerie Taylor and Deborah Miller.
Open through October 30
Eric Roth. Taylor, Speiller,
Roth, and Parikh are MCLA
alumni. Other key players
include Derek and Ann Scranton
and Pete Teitelman, as well as
the financial contributions from
MCLA 2010 alumni. Their
varied backgrounds and talents,
plus the experience they gained
from MCLA, allowed them to
coordinate several tasks in a
short period of time.
Located off Shelly Lane
in the Heritage
District
the MCLA.
Saturdays
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Market itself, as it grows,
can be a valuable asset in
helping build the social fabric of
the community by emphasizing
the unique local flavor of
Montgomery and creating social
connections.
The City salutes these
individuals for the contributions
they are making to the overall
The Farmers Market group
exemplifies the community
engagement ethic fostered by
October Volunteer Opportunities
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What’s YOUR six word story?
In the heart of it all
Harvest Moon Festival (Adults & Teens)
Saturday, October 2 • 5:45-9:15 pm
Swaim Park (Corner of Cooper & Zig Zag Roads)
Participate in this fun, family event by assisting
with children’s crafts, concessions and s’more
roasting.
g
“I
n the heart of it all” is the Six Word Story about Montgomery
penned by Montgomery Citizen Leadership Academy alumni
Debbie Erdman. Debbie chose these six words because that’s exactly
why she and her family chose to move to Montgomery two years
ago.
Service Department Cardboard
Recycling Drop-off (Adults, Teens & Families)
Saturday, October 16 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
7315 Cornell Road
Assist the staff by removing cardboard from vehicles
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“Montgomery is in a central location, essentially 20 minutes from
anywhere in greater Cincinnati,” said Debbie. “It’s nestled between
Cincinnati’s popular destinations of downtown, Blue Ash and Mason
with easy access to I-275 and I-71. The icing on top of those
advantages is that Montgomery has a quaint and distinct downtown
that is the heart of the community; it’s a lively place that offers
venues for casual gatherings and also larger scale events which draw
the community together.”
City Hall Commemorative Brick Project
(Adults)
Flexible Schedule
City Hall (10101 Montgomery Road)
For more
specific
information,
contact
Joyce Yock at
792-8329.
Record specific location of exterior, engraved brick and compile data
electronically.
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Pumpkin Walk (Adults & Teens)
Saturday, October 23 • 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Pioneer Park (10505 Deerfield Road)
Dress in costume attire to assist with concessions or to distribute candy to
the young “trick or treaters” in our community.
Debbie is involved in making her Six Word Story a reality in
Montgomery by staying involved. She is a volunteer at her
children’s elementary school (Sycamore) and in her parish. She is
also a leader in both Girl Scouts and youth sports.
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As you think of a six word story, ask how you contribute to sustaining or enhancing Montgomery. Both
Montgomeryohio.org and ConnectMontgomery.org offer a range of opportunities to get involved through civic
organizations, neighborhood associations, youth teams and volunteering.
School’s Out Trip to COSI/Columbus
(Adults & College Students)
Friday, November 12 • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Meet at Swaim Lodge (Corner of Cooper & Zig Zag Roads)
Supervise a group of children as they participate in the COSI “hands-on”
exhibits.
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Recreation Programs
HIGHLIGHTS
OF
OFFERINGS
FROM
MONTGOMERY RECREATION
Register for these and other programs online at www.montgomeryohio.org or at City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road
School’s Out Trip to COSI
(Center of Science and Industry)
Ages 5-9
Friday • 9 am - 5 pm • November 12 (Minimum of 15 needed by Nov 7)
Meet at (and return to) the Swaim Lodge at Swaim Park/lower level
parking lot and we will travel on a bus to COSI located in Columbus.
Discover fun! We will explore the exhibits at COSI
which is rated the #1 science center in the country
by Parents Magazine. Exhibitions at COSI include
ocean, space, big science, gadgets, progress and
life. We will explore the exhibits from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m., eat lunch (bring a brown bag lunch with
your child) and then investigate more from 12:45 3 p.m. We will travel back to Swaim Lodge. Min 15/Max40. Cost
$45. Visit montgomeryohio.org to register or for more information.
Volunteer chaperones needed! Call 792-8329.
School’s Out Paintball Trip!
Ages 10-14
Friday • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 29 • Recreation Annex Building (10115 Montgomery Rd ) (register online by
Oct 26, signed waiver required)
We will travel by bus to Paintball Country in Hamilton to experience
the thrill of paintball in team paintball games from 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. We’ll break for a pizza lunch, then play more with our
remaining paintballs. We’ll then enjoy a cornmaze and other activities
(all included in fee as well as paintball equipment). Visit
montgomeryohio.org for trip details such as what to wear, what to
bring and other information. Min 15/Max 40. Cost $46. Volunteers
needed; call 792-8329.
FIT IS IT
20/20/20
Cardio/Strength/Stretch
Tuesdays & Thursdays • November
9 to December 30 (15 classes/No class
on Thanksgiving Day, November 25)
9-10 am • Annex Building
Young Rembrandt’s Weekly
Young Rembrandt’s Weekly
(register online or at City Hall by November 2)
Preschool Drawing Class
Cartoon Drawing Class
ages 31⁄2 to 6
Wednesdays • 4:00 - 4:45 pm
October 13 to November 17 (6 weeks)
Recreation Annex Building (register
Ages 6 to 12
Wednesdays • 5:00-6:00 pm
October 13 to November 17 (6 weeks)
Recreation Annex Building (register
Designed to meet the needs of
Baby Boomers, this class offers
light cardiovascular exercises,
light strength training, and light
stretching for 20 minutes each.
The instructor has experience
teaching people over 50 and
will teach to your fitness level,
taking into account common
physical concerns and the
value of gaining and
maintaining muscle strength.
Some equipment provided.
Min 12/ Max 25. Cost $60
resident/$65 non-resident
online by Oct 10)
online by Oct 10)
We’ll soak in the warm colors
of the sun
as we
draw a
radiating
sun face
and we’ll
be careful
not to get
tangled up
in our
patterned
spider web
we draw in October! In
November, kids will learn about
Native American culture
through a detailed tepee they
will draw. All new lessons.
Lessons do not repeat. Minimum
of 6 to offer. Cost: $67 (all
materials included)
This fall, we’ll “fall” topsyturvy for our cartoon lessons.
Eating broccoli may not sound
appetizing to some, but in a
Young Rembrandt’s classroom,
it’ll make for a fun and storied
drawing. Develop a different
and definitely more expressive
appreciation for vegetables as
we draw more veggie
expressions in October. In
November, weirder means
better as we draw unusual pets.
We’ll draw these (and many
more exciting lessons!) while
we enhance the creative and
critical thinking skills today’s
students need – both in the
classroom and in the life-long
learning process. Minimum of 6
to offer. Cost: $67
PILATES
Tuesdays & Thursdays • November
9 to December 30 (15 classes/No class
on Thanksgiving Day, November 25)
6-7pm • Annex Building
(register online or at City Hall by November 2)
This innovative Pilates class is
geared towards using core body
muscles: abdominal, obliques,
back, and gluteals, to get
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effective results in your midsection. This workout gets
results in all the problem places
by working on lengthening of
the spine, proper alignment and
posture, and a strong center to
give you a slimmer profile.
Classes taught by Tri-Health
certified instructor. Some
equipment provided. Min
12/Max 25. Cost $60
residents/$65 non-resident.
Kick it UP a Notch
With Taekwondo Lessons
Mondays & Wednesdays •
6:30-7:30 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm •
Annex Building (Register at the class or
at City Hall)
Emphasis is placed on selfdefense, kicking, stretching and
promotion to the next belt.
This is a year-round course for
all ages interested in
Taekwondo Korean Karate.
Try something new to get in
shape! The teacher works with
each individual to advance
skills at a pace that is
challenging and comfortable.
Register at the class or at City
Hall. Cost $35 residents/$40
non-resident per month.
L
ive at the Uni will continue during October with two
more performances at the Universalist Church,
located at the corner of Montgomery and Remington
Roads in the center of Montgomery’s Historic District.
Sponsored by the Montgomery Arts Commission, the
concerts are free and open to the public; however, reservations will be required, as seating in the church is limited. Call City Hall at 891-2424, or visit the City’s website Montgomeryohio.org. Following each hour-long
concert, a reception, offering drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres, will be held at Stone Creek
Dining Company, just a short walk from the church.
Tuesday, October 12
7 to 8 p.m.
It’s “Glee,” Montgomery
style! A cappella vocal
groups from Sycamore High
School’s Choral Program,
directed by Choral Director
Ken Holdt, will entertain
with a variety of music styles
in a high-energy concert. The
ensembles, including SHAG,
SWEET and MADRIGAL,
will share their vocal music
talents ranging from Baroque
to Broadway.
Tuesday, October 26
7 to 8 p.m.
Smooth Jazz pianist and
Montgomery resident Kim
Pensyl will round out the
series with his jazz trio,
performing traditional
standards and some of
Pensyl’s original
compositions.
Festival of
Trees Contest
Gingerbread
House Contest
Winter Coloring Light Up
Contest
Montgomery
Y
G
Ages 2-14 • November 8-24
ou are invited to unleash
your creativity and
decorate an artificial tree (3-4
feet high) in the theme of your
choice. Enter as a group, family,
business or as an individual. It’s
not too early to start thinking of
your creative theme and
decorations! Your tree will be
displayed
at one of
four
locations
during
our
Holiday
in the
Village
event on
December
4. Trees
are
judged by
people’s choice at the Holiday
in the Village event. The top
four trees, the highest voted tree
from each location, will be
entered into a drawing and one
tree entry will be randomly
drawn to receive a $100 prize!
Entry form is due by November
8.
et your fun sugary,
confection juices flowing
and enter our first
Gingerbread
Decorating
Contest. The
entire display
must be made of
edible materials.
Show your creativity gingerbread “houses” can also
be barns, birdhouses,
doghouses, lighthouses and
other imaginative dwellings.
Your entry will be judged on
Friday, December 3 and one
winner will receive a $100
prize! Entries will be displayed
at Twin Lakes and viewed by
many during our Holiday in the
Village event on December 4.
Entry form is due November
15.
G
o wild with the markers,
crayons, glitter, sequins or
whatever your child’s
imagination can think of with
our winter coloring contest!
Kids can put crayons or any
available materials to paper!
Entries will be displayed at
the Holiday in the Village
event in the Universalist
Church on December 4
from 5 to 8 p.m. Prize
winners in each of the age
groups will be announced
before the tree lighting
ceremony during Holiday in
the Village and top winners
in each category will receive
a prize. Pick up entry forms
at City Hall or download the
flyer at montgomeryohio.org
starting November 8. Return
your entry by 4 p.m. on
November 24 to be included in
the display. Categories are Most
Creative, Best Use of Color and
Overall Skill. One entry per
child. Winners will be chosen in
the following age groups 2-4, 56, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14.
Contests are sponsored by the
City of Montgomery, Ohio
National Financial Services,
Twin Lakes Life Enriching
Communities and Bethesda
North Hospital. Details, rules
and entry forms are online at
montgomeryohio.org.
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I
s your child interested in
adding twinkle to the town by
lighting the Montgomery
Holiday Tree and the
streetscape along Montgomery
Road this December? If so,
enter your child’s name online
at montgomeryohio.org from
November 1
through
November 17.
One child
between the ages
of 3-12 will be
randomly
selected to flip
the switch to light
the tree during
the Holiday in the
Village Tree
Lighting Ceremony on
Saturday, December 4, at 5pm
at downtown Montgomery.
Your family will ride with Santa
after the tree lighting ceremony
to the Universalist Church
where other fun, festive
activities will be held. The
winner will be notified and
posted on the City of
Montgomery website by
November 19.
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10101 Montgomery Road
Montgomery, Ohio 45242
Mayor
Gerri Harbison
Vice Mayor
Ken Suer
Council Members
Chris Dobrozsi
Barry Joffe
Craig Margolis
Lynda Roesch
Todd Steinbrink
Clerk of Council
Susan Hamm
City Manager
Cheryl A. Hilvert
Donation sought for
official holiday tree
The City of Montgomery
is looking for a potential
holiday tree to be
displayed in the
downtown area for the
upcoming holiday
season. Residents who
have a tree that has
outgrown its location
may consider donating it
to the City for the annual
holiday celebration.
Contact Terry
Willenbrink at 792-8355
or twillenbrink@
ci.montgomery.oh.us.
Free shredding
offered October 9
In an effort to help
reduce identity theft,
promote recycling and
provide a way for
residents to dispose of
large quantities of
sensitive documents, the
City of Montgomery’s
Environmental Advisory
Commission and Royal
Document Destruction
will host a free
community document
shredding event on
Saturday, October 9, at
the municipal parking lot
adjacent to the
Montgomery Farmers’
Market on Shelly Lane
(between Cooper and
Remington Roads). Free
shredding will be
provided from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Acceptable paper
products include: papers,
phone books, books,
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
receipts, files, file
folders, checks, bank
statements, old credit
cards, invoices and any
papers with personal
information. Paper clips
and staples do not have
to be removed.
AND
E V ENTS
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Chili Fest
Swaim Park
Swaim Park
Harvest Moon
International Reception
Terwilliger Lodge
Arts Commission
City Hall
City Hall
Planning Commission
Council Business Session
City Hall
Beautification and Tree Commission
City Hall
COLUMBUS DAY/City offices open, trash collection as usual
Environmental Advisory Commission
City Hall
Landmarks Commission
City Hall
Parks and Recreation Commission
Pfeiffer Park
7315 Cornell Road
Cardboard Recycling
Planning Commission
City Hall
Sister Cities Commission
City Hall
Council Work Session
City Hall
Pumpkin Walk
Pioneer Park
Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall
School’s Out Trip
Annex
Halloween - Trick or Treat
Your House
5 - 8 pm
6 - 8:30 pm
5 - 7 pm
5 pm
7:30 pm
7 pm
9 am
4:30 pm
7 pm
6:30 pm
10 am - 1 pm
7:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
3 -5 pm
7 pm
9 am - 5 pm
6 - 8 pm
Thanks Mail Carriers!
Like a tightly
choreographed dance
routine, dozens of people
invest hours of work to
produce the monthly
Montgomery Bulletin.
None, however, is as
important as
local
Mail
Carriers
who have
the
monthly
task of
delivering
thousands of
newsletters into
the mailbox of each
resident.
Carriers must wrestle
with hundreds of
newsletters on their
individual routes each
month — many handcarrying them as they
walk door-to-door. It’s
no easy task.
So if you are getting the
publication in a timely
manner, tell your Mail
Carrier “thanks!”