Enrollment Opens Again for Homestead Program

Enrollment Opens Again for Homestead Program
Homeowners Turning 65 in 2010 Have Until June 7th to Signup



Date: January 4th, 2010
Contact: Sam Braun 224-8722

Homeowners who turn 65 at any point in 2010 are now eligible for the
Homestead program and are encouraged to sign up with the Montgomery
County Auditor. Enrollment is now open until June 7th and applications
are available in the Auditor's office or by calling 225-4341.

The Homestead exemption program brings property tax relief to
homeowners age 65 and older and the permanently disabled. There are no
longer any income requirements, but newly eligible recipients (those
turning 65 any time in 2009) must sign up with the Auditor's office.
Homeowners already enrolled in Homestead do not need to reapply.

"We want all eligible senior homeowners to take advantage of this tax
break," said Auditor Keith. Last year the average homestead recipient
in Montgomery County saved over $500 on their tax bill."

Qualified applicants who missed last year's deadline may also sign up
before June 7th and still get a reduction on last year's taxes, as well
as this year's. Current homestead recipients do not need to reapply or
do anything unless they have moved or had some change in their status.

Potential new applicants are encouraged to call 225-4341 or log on to
www.mcauditor.org for more information.

Ruskin School

A number of Walnut Hills students attend Ruskin School. Ruskin, for those not familiar with it, is located off Xenia Avenue, about two blocks from St. Mary's Church (the one with the two blue towers). Ruskin is part of the Neighborhood School Centers Project, as is Cleveland School. Kym Beasley is the coordinator at Cleveland and Mario is the coordinator at Ruskin. Part of their goal is to make sure that residents are aware of what is happening in the schools to support students and also to make sure that the community gets full use of the school. If you have any ideas or requests, please don't hesitate to contact either coordinator. Mario can be reached at 671-1178 and Kym at 542-4343.

For a look at the January issue of the Ruskin Newsletter, log onto http://ruskinschool.blogspot.com/ . This month's edition features information about high schools and programs for 7th and 8th grade students that are offered by local colleges and universities to give kids an taste for post secondary schooling. Wright Stepp even offers scholarships to those who finish.

The Dayton Public Schools Select-a-School event is scheduled for Saturday February 6, at Stivers School for the Arts, located on the corner of Keowee and Fifth, from 12-4 pm. This is a good opportunity for parents starting to look at high school options for their students as well as parents looking to enroll their children in kindergarten. All schools will be represented with displays and staff and principals will be on hand to answer any questions. Registration on-site will also be available.

A January calendar of events for Ruskin is also listed.

Regional Neighborhood Network Conference

Dear Volunteers,

The City of Dayton is excited to host the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) October 7-9, 2010. The Regional Neighborhood Network Conference goals are to strengthen neighborhood associations promote productive communication and collaboration between neighborhood groups, community partners and local government. The conference provides an opportunity for community leaders of various backgrounds to discuss neighborhood best practices, current trends and to network with other cities.

Your assistance and enthusiasm are requested to help the City of Dayton host and continue the mission of the RNNC. If you would like to participate in the planning and execution of the 2010 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference please mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall, 6th Floor Training Room. During the meeting you will have the opportunity to learn more about the conference, volunteer to serve on a committee and share you ideas for the conference.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and remember to spread the word that RNNC is coming to Dayton, Ohio, October 7-9, 2010!!!!

Thanks for all you do in making Dayton a great place!

Judy Martinson & Shenise Turner
2010 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference Co-chairs

Census Positions Available

The US Census has started it's testing for temporary positions for the 2010 Census Taker positions. Interested candidates can obtain information by clicking on the following link, which includes link to Census Practice Test, http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/how-to-apply/

or CALL 1-866-861-2010 to schedule appointment to the employment test.

Join us for a memorable Veteran's Day Service this Sunday

Harvest Festival and Chat-N-Chew

The Harvest Festival is held at Ohmer Park, located at 1357 Arbor Blvd, which is off of Wayne Ave.

The Chat-N-Chew is held at Colorado Ave Baptist Church, located at 101 Heaton Ave, which is just off of Wyoming.

Please check the flier below for more information, or feel free to call either Ohmer Park or Colorado Ave Baptist Church for more information.

The Great Transparency in Concert!!!

“Days of Autumn Celebration”

“Days of Autumn Celebration”

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009

Time: 4-8:30 PM


Location: COTR-Church On The Rock
321 Edgar Ave.,
Dayton, Ohio 45410

Phone: 937-254-7522

Your invited to come and enjoy a beautiful Autumn Evening for the Walnut Hills Community hosted by Church On the Rock. The evening will include live music, face painting and pumpkin decorating for the children. Free hot dogs, beverages and desert for everyone.

Special Evening Events will include:

Chili Cook-off Contest
Bring your favorite chili and enter our contest to win a great prize. First place prize $100.00, 2nd place prize $50.00 and 3rd place $25.00.

All entries for the Chili Cook Off will be received from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, October 17, 2009. There is a $5.00 donation per entry, one entry per person

Carved Pumpkin Contest-bring your own specially designed carved pumpkin and enter our contest. A first place prize will be awarded for best carved pumpkin in specific age groups. (Children, Youth and Adult).

Police Report 7-17-09 to 9-1-09

This report came in after the newsletter was sent to be printed.


Unarmed Robbery 1
Armed Robbery 2
Commercial Armed Robbery 2
Residential Burglaries 15
Garage Burglaries 6
Grand Theft Auto 5
Theft from Auto 24
Vandalism 31
Residential Arson 1

Right of Entry Program

The Dayton Police Department recently implemented a program that will enable police officers to work with business and rental property and vacant lot owners to enforce criminal trespass laws. The program, called "Right of Entry", works as follows:
Business, rental property and vacant lot owners complete a Right of Entry (ROE) Agreement. The agreement, which is notarized, contains the owner's emergency or after hours telephone number. Officers will have access to this information, 24 hours of the day, seven days of the week.
The property owner gives consent for the Dayton Police Department to enter common areas of rental properties and businesses during non-business hours.
By signing the agreement, business, rental property and vacant lot owners agree to cooperate in the prosecution of persons charged with criminal trespass.
Property owners must post and maintain ROE stickers on all entry doors, or, in the case of a vacant lot, posted on a visible, permanent sign. Posting ROE stickers must occur within 48 hours of signing the agreement.
For a first time offense, officers will issue violators a criminal warning tag. The warning tag will contain the following language: "As an agent of the above premises, I hereby warn you not to return to this address without written permission of the owner."
The no trespassing period remains in effect for three years. Subsequent violations of the trespassing ordinance may result in an arrest, provided probable cause exists to do so.

Officers frequently discover individuals inside vacant businesses or rental properties who claim to have permission to be on the premises. In many cases, the officers do not have the ability to verify the claim, as they do not have access to the property owner's name or telephone number. Participation in this program eliminates this problem.
If you or someone you know owns a business, rental property or vacant lot, and are interested in learning more about this program, please contact the First District at 333-1290. I will distribute additional information about this program at tomorrow's meeting of the Northeast Priority Board. Officers attending upcoming neighborhood association meetings will also distribute information about the program.

Updates at Cleveland School

Just wanted to send you some Updates for Cleveland PK-8 Neighborhood School Center:

All of our programs are open to the community!

Cleveland Neighborhood School Center is now offering YMCA After School Care Mon-Fri 3-6pm for children pk-6th grade. This is a licensed program where children receive homework help, crafts, physical activities, and cooking.

NEW TIME! Dads' Night will be on Third Thursdays starting Sept. 17th 6-8pm at Cleveland School! Dads' Night is an opportunity for dads to have open gym and play games with their children.

Zumba will resume Sept. 10th at Cleveland School. Zumba is an adult fitness class that is offered every Thursday 4-5pm for $2. If you are a member of the YMCA...it's FREE!

Martial Arts: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-4:45 for Kids K-8.

COMING SOON: Healthy Lifestyles: Cooking & Exercise class; "Turn Off TV Week" detials coming soon!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
International Walk to School Day: October 7th
Trunk or Treat: October 29th (Thursday 6-8pm)

If you are interested in any of these programs or have questions, please contact Kym Beasley 937-474-2091 or KBeasley@dps.k12.oh.us

Back To School Carnival

Street Sweeping

Neighborhoods to be swept the week of 8/10/09 through 8/14/09

Linden Heights
Walnut Hills
Burkhardt
Shroyer Park
Patterson Park
Pheasant Hill
Gateway

Ingathering Service

Please plan to join us on July 24, 25, and 26 for the ingathering service with Pastor Charles Simmons of New Bethany Church. The services will be held at Ohmer Park Methodist Church, located at 1357 Arbor Blvd. The service time for Friday, July 24 will be at 7:00pm, and Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday July 26th the service times are at 5:00pm. For more information, please contact Ohmer Park/New Bethany Church at (937) 252-5674.

Quilting Class

Hey quilters want-to-be!!! Want to learn and have fun? For more information on the quilting class please contact Pete at (937) 252-1362.

Twin Towers Crossing Open House

Notice to the Public:

The collaborative effort of East End Community Services, St. Mary Development, and the Oberer-Thompson Group (a.k.a. Greater Dayton Construction) will be hosting a Sub-Contractor Open House for the Twin Towers Crossing housing development. The event will held on July 21st, 2009 at 6:00pm . The Open House will be held in the multi-purpose room of the East End Community center , located at 624 Xenia Avenue , Dayton , Ohio 45410 .

The Twin Towers Crossing is a single family housing tax credit development to be located in East Dayton , Ohio . The project will include new homes on the following streets: Steele, Fillmore, McClure, Dover , Nassau , Bidleman , Wyoming , and Pierce; an area typically referred to as the Twin Towers neighborhood. This neighborhood is bounded by US Highway 35 on the north, Wayne Avenue on the South, Wyoming Street on the east and Keowee Street on the East.

The housing project is part of a broad vision for the community voiced by neighborhood residents themselves. This housing strategy has been approved by the City of Dayton Commissioners and City Plan Board.

The Open House will serve as an information session about the upcoming project, slated to begin ground-breaking in the fall. The development will consist of the new construction of 40 homes, with 4-bedrooms, basements, two-car garages, on scattered sites within one neighborhood. The 1,550 square feet units will be built to meet the Energy Star requirements and the entire development is being designed to meet the requirement of the Green Communities program. Each single-family house will be equipped with Energy Star appliances including, refrigerators, stoves and dishwasher. The homes will be heated by 92% efficient gas furnaces and cooled by highly efficient electric air conditioners.

The Open House will be informal, and will not serve as a formal Pre-Bid meeting. Attendance is not required, but recommended. Please contact Columbus Cotton @ 937-531-5506 with any Open House related questions.

Evangelistic Meeting Correction

There is a correction to be made with the Evangelistic Meetings held at Colorado Ave Baptist Church. There will be no service for July 17, 2009 at 7:00pm. We, instead will be in fellowship at Ohmer Park Methodist Church for VBS and a cook-out that night. So please plan to join us at Ohmer Park, located at 1357 Arbor Blvd.

Saturday July 18 and Sunday, July 19, the Evangelistic Meetings will still go on as scheduled at 7:00pm. So please plan to join us and bring family, friends, or a neighbor.

Vacation Bible School and Evangelistic Meetings!!!

Colorado Ave Baptist Church, Ohmer Park Methodist Church, and New Bethany is presenting a Vacation Bible School. Please pass this along to any young children that you may know between the ages of 5-12.

VBS will be held the week of July 13-17 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at Ohmer Park Methodist Church located at 1357 Arbor Blvd. Please contact Greg Segda at (937) 838-6861 or Sharon Roth at (937) 925-0166 if you have any questions. Please see the attached fliers for additional information and to also print off the registration form for any child that would like to participate.

Also, please plan to join us at Colorado Ave Baptist Church for The Evangelistic Meetings with Pastor Don Godby. They will be held on July 17, 18, and 19th starting at 7:00PM. If you have any questions regarding the Evangelistic Meetings please contact Colorado Ave Baptist Church at (937) 253-0014.

Southeast Festival Next Saturday!

Don't miss out on the fun!

All Sons Banquet

We would like to introduce ourselves to everyone in the Walnut Hills Community. We are 3 churches united to become 1, Colorado Ave Baptist Church, Ohmer Park Methodist Church, and New Bethany for Christ.

We are having an all sons banquet on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30pm at Ohmer Park Methodist Church located on 1357 Arbor Ave, please plan to join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize all fathers and sons.

For more information please contact one of our churches.

Colorado Ave Baptist Church-(937) 253-0014 or Ohmer Park-(937) 252-5674

We have a lot more plans and celebrations coming up this summer, so we will keep you posted on more events as they become available.