Things to do on a Saturday Morning

One of the gateways into Walnut Hills and southeast Dayton is off of Steve Whalen Blvd. At each end of the boulevard are two pillers with bronze plaques naming the adjoining neighborhoods. You would never know these existed if you look at these "BEFORE" photos.







So a handful of people from the Walnut Hills Association got together on May 15th, 2010. A Saturday morning, and with the use of one of our Montgomery County Community Pride Trailers, did this in 4 hours.






Brought to you by




Doug Schommer, Gary Leitzell, Gina Honious, Matt Moore, John Hyer
and those not in the picture include Mike Schommer, Bob Snyder and Mr. Tackett.

Yard Sales This Week

The Annual Yard Sale Event begins on Thursday here in Walnut Hills. If you want to participate, click on the link to the left that says 2010 Yard Sale Information and follow the instructions. If you wish to know who is participating, you can click here Yard Sale Map.

Support Our Own

Ben Sadai, a 9th Grader at Stivers, a member of Boy Scout Troop 54 & 10 year resident of Walnut Hills is proud to have the opportunity to go to Honduras this summer for 6 weeks. He will work with 19 other youth from the US and Canada to build latrines in remote villages of the San Pedro Sula region. He has actively been raising funds since January & there are 2 benefits planned to help towards his expenses: a spaghetti dinner hosted at Ohmer Park UMC (corner of Arbor & Clarence) on Sat., 8 May from 5 PM – 8 PM and a garage sale also to be held at Ohmer Park UMC on Sat., 15 May. All proceeds will go toward this endeavor. Come on out to support this great cause & meet this terrific young man!

Online Public Survey

Online Public Survey on Community Issues Is Available
Survey at www.cityofdayton.org; Town Hall Scheduled For April 17

Release Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Contact: Paula Powers, Citizen Participation Coordinator, 937-333-7379

An online survey on community issues and solutions is now available at www.cityofdayton.org. The survey is part of the City of Dayton’s development of the five-year Consolidated Plan to guide local use of up to $40 million in federal Housing and Urban Development funds from 2011 to 2015.

Dayton is developing the Consolidated Plan in cooperation with the City of Kettering. Past uses of HUD funds in Dayton include infrastructure improvements, housing development and rehabilitation, and support for health and human services needs.

A town hall event is also scheduled, to provide citizens and stakeholders with additional comment and input opportunities. The town hall is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Dayton Convention Center (22 E. Fifth St., Rm. 306).
For more information or to confirm attendance at the town hall, call 333-3670.

Come Join Us For An Easter Celebration

Please plan on joining us this Easter season. The Easter season begins this Thursday night, April 1st at 6:30pm for Maundy Thursday to have the experience of the Upper Room which includes a Sader Meal. Please RSVP to Ohmer Park Methodist Church at 252-5764. The Maundy Thursday service will be held at Colorado Ave Baptist Church located at 101 Heaton Ave.

Also, on Good Friday, April 2nd from 12-3pm. Please join the East Dayton Church of the Brethren located at 3520 E.Third St to witness "The Seven Last Words of Christ"

At 7:00pm also on Good Friday, April 2nd, please join us at Ohmer Park Methodist Church for a Good Friday evening service.

Below are other worship times to join us for the Easter Celebration. We hope to see you at one of our services. Happy Easter and God Bless!

Street Sweeping Next Week!

Neighborhoods to be swept the week of 3/22/10 through 3/26/10

Pineview
Lakeview
Madden Hills
Walnut Hills
Twin Towers
McCook Field
University Row
Southern Dayton View

Dayton Fire Raffle Ticket Sale Supports American Red Cross

Dayton Fire Raffle Ticket Sale Supports American Red Cross
Release Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Contact: Dayton Fire Department, 333-4500

The Dayton Fire Department and Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local #136 are selling raffle tickets to raise money for a much-needed Disaster Response Vehicle for the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Raffle tickets and flyers are available at each Dayton fire station until March 15. The tickets are $10.00 each. The drawing for a 65-inch flat screen TV will be held on March 17.

Gaye Jordan, Vice President of Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local #136, said, “Please visit your local fire station to pick up your raffle ticket and assist in providing a valuable and needed service to our community.”

“The Red Cross has been invaluable to all of the Departments in our area in providing services to the victims of fires as well as services to crews on emergency scenes,” Fire Chief Herbert Redden said. “Each time there is a fire in the Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties, the Red Cross is there. These are volunteers who work long and tireless hours to serve the community.”

Crime Statistics for 02/14/10-02/20/10

Weekly Statistics for Walnut Hills 02/14/10-02/20/10

Armed Robbery 1
Unarmed Robbery 1
Forcible Rape 0
Res Burglary 3
Res Burglary /Garage Shed 0
Theft from Building 0
GTA 1
Theft from Auto 6
Agg Assault 0
Simple Assault 0
Property Damage 11
Shoplifting 1
Drugs Violations 0

During the week of Feb 14 to 20, we had one unarmed robbery in which nothing was taken. One armed robbery nothing was taken of the complainant. He thought he could identify the suspect but was unable to pick him from the photo spread. We had six thefts from auto in which we had no suspect information. Three residential burglaries no suspects stuff taken. One attempted GTA, nothing taken from vehicle, column was peeled. We had eleven property damaged. One house window and several cars windows were broken no entry made nothing taken. One person was arrested for shoplifting at the Kroger’s.

Dayton Waste Collection Schedule Changes Take Effect Monday

Release Date: Friday, February 26, 2010

Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4070

Beginning Monday, March 1st, about half of Dayton’s neighborhoods will experience a change in their weekly waste collection schedule. The permanent change is a result of a shift to a four-day (Mon.-Thurs.) waste collection cycle, with Fridays to be used for pre-scheduled bulk waste pick-ups and other special operations.

A brochure was mailed to all residential properties outlining the new weekly waste collection schedule and other service changes for 2010. The brochure is customized by location to reflect accurate neighborhood information. Information is also available by calling the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800 or on the City’s web site at www.cityofdayton.org. (A neighborhood map showing the new collection days is linked here.) Recycling pick-ups will continue to occur every-other week. Bulky waste pick-up is available once a month, but they must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Waste collection services will not occur on holidays.

The following is the schedule for weekly waste collection service beginning Monday, March 1:

Monday: College Hill; Cornell Heights; Dayton View Triangle; Fairview; Five Oaks; Grafton Hill; Hillcrest; McPherson; Mount Vernon; North Riverdale; Old Dayton View; Philadelphia Woods; Princeton Heights; Riverdale; Santa Clara; Southern Dayton View; University Row; and Wesleyan Hill.

Tuesday: Arlington Heights; Carillon; Edgemont; Fairlane; Five Points; Germantown Meadows; Greenwich Village; Highview Hills; Lakeview; Little Richmond; MacFarlane; Madden Hills; Miami Chapel; Northern Hills; Pineview; Residence Park; Roosevelt; Stoney Ridge; Westwood; and Wolf Creek.

Wednesday: Belmont; Eastmont; Hearthstone; Linden Heights; Midtown; Patterson Park; Shroyer Park; South Park; Twin Towers; University Park; and Walnut Hills.

Thursday: Burkhardt; DeWeese; Downtown; Eastern Hills; Forest Ridge/ Quail Hollow; Gateway; Historic Inner; Kittyhawk; McCook Field; Northridge; Old North Dayton; Oregon; Pheasant Hill; Springfield; Webster Station; and Wright View.

Crime Statistics For The Week. 02/07/10-02/13/10

Weekly Statistics for Walnut Hills 020710-021310

Armed Robbery 0
Unarmed Robbery 0
Forcible Rape 0
Res Burglary 2
Res Burglary /Garage Shed 0
Theft from Building 0
GTA 0
Theft from Auto 0
Agg Assault 0
Simple Assault 2
Property Damage 0
Shoplifting 3
Drugs Violations 1

During the week of Feb 07th to 13th, we had two residential burglaries with no suspect information. We had three shoplifting incidents and three people were arrested in three different incidents. One person was arrested for possession of drugs.

Some Dayton Neighborhoods to Experience Change In Regular Waste Collection Day

City’s Shift to 4-Day collection Schedule Begins March 1st

Release Date: Friday, February 19, 2010

Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4070

Beginning Monday, March 1st, some Dayton neighborhoods will experience a change in their normal waste collection schedule. The permanent change is a result of a shift to a four-day (Mon.-Thurs.) waste collection cycle, with Fridays to be used for pre-scheduled bulk waste pick-ups and other special operations.

After March 1, Recycling pick-ups will continue to occur every-other week, but bulky waste pick-up will be limited to once a month, and they must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Waste collection services will not occur on holidays.

“The City of Dayton is maintaining high quality services while responding to the realities of difficult economic times,” Fred Stovall, Director of the Department of Public Works, said. “The change in our waste collection schedule will enhance our overall efficiency. The biggest impact on some residents will be to modify their habits slightly to adapt to a new pick-up day.”

Stovall said residents should look for a brochure now being mailed to all residential properties outlining the new waste collection schedule and other service changes for 2010. The brochure is customized by location to reflect accurate neighborhood information. Information is also available by calling the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800 or on the City’s web site at www.cityofdayton.org. (A neighborhood map showing the new collection days is linked here.)

The following is a schedule by day and neighborhood for basic waste collection service, effective March 1:

Monday: College Hill; Cornell Heights; Dayton View Triangle; Fairview; Five Oaks; Grafton Hill; Hillcrest; McPherson; Mount Vernon; North Riverdale; Old Dayton View; Philadelphia Woods; Princeton Heights; Riverdale; Santa Clara; Southern Dayton View; University Row; and Wesleyan Hill.

Tuesday: Arlington Heights; Carillon; Edgemont; Fairlane; Five Points; Germantown Meadows; Greenwich Village; Highview Hills; Lakeview; Little Richmond; MacFarlane; Madden Hills; Miami Chapel; Northern Hills; Pineview; Residence Park; Roosevelt; Stoney Ridge; Westwood; and Wolf Creek.

Wednesday: Belmont; Eastmont; Hearthstone; Linden Heights; Midtown; Patterson Park; Shroyer Park; South Park; Twin Towers; University Park; and Walnut Hills.

Thursday: Burkhardt; DeWeese; Downtown; Eastern Hills; Forest Ridge/ Quail Hollow; Gateway; Historic Inner; Kittyhawk; McCook Field; Northridge; Old North Dayton; Oregon; Pheasant Hill; Springfield; Webster Station; and Wright View.


Stovall also noted that in the Fall, curbside leaf collection will be replaced by a bagged collection service. Rather than raking leaves to the curb, residents should bag leaves in 100 percent biodegradable bags (available at most hardware stores) and set them at the curb line. As an alternative, residents will be able to drop off leaves at three composting locations: behind Lohrey Center (2366 Glenarm Ave.); the Gettysburg Landfill (1826 Gettysburg Ave.) and behind the Wegerzyn Garden Center (1303 E. Siebenthaler Ave).

Pay Parking Tickets Online.

Motorists issued citations by City of Dayton parking enforcement can now conveniently pay fines online at the Dayton Municipal Court’s www.PayMyFine.org, usually on the same day the citation is written.

Enforcement personnel are now issuing most citations by electronic, hand-held devices that download data into the Court’s billing and payment system at the end of each workday. These tickets are usually payable online after 6:00 p.m., using VISA or MasterCard. Handwritten tickets are also usually payable online within 24 hours of issuance.

Unpaid parking tickets issued since October of 1991 are now searchable by name, ticket number or license plate number at www.PayMyFine.org. Criminal and traffic fines may also be paid at www.PayMyFine.org, except in cases where a warrant has been issued.

“This is one more way the City of Dayton and the Dayton Muncipal Court are using technology to improve customer service while strengthening efficiency,” said Clerk of Court Mark Owens.

All That Jazz

Cleveland Neighborhood School Center will be hosting a wonderful event in
partnership with Cityfolk! Our students have been working very hard on learning
how to play and create percussion instruments. The community is invited to
share the fun!! There will be food, drum making, great music from Jazz Musician
Matt Willson and our very own Cleveland Jazz Ensemble!! All FREE! Please join
us!

Next Thursday February 25, 2010
6-8pm
Cleveland Auditeria and Gym
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420

http://mattwilsonjazz.com/

If you have any questions or would like to donate a dish or volunteer, please
contact me!

Kym Beasley
Site Coordinator
Cleveland Neighborhood School Center
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
937-474-2091

Great Events at Cleveland NSC!

Greetings!

I would like to share with you a few great events happening at Cleveland
Neighborhood School Center! The Cleveland Chargers would also like to
invite you to these events!

Children's Medical Center, The Body Shop, is currently held at Cleveland
NSC. We meet every Tuesday night 5:30-7:30 until March 16th at
Cleveland School. This is a program for 7-12 year old children and the
parents. The goal of this program is to encourage/guide families toward
healthier lifestyles. Children from all over the Miami Valley attend the
program. (there is a brochure attached that provides more info.)
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
Cleveland NSC
Contact Kym Beasley


CityFolk/Culture Builds Community presents Matt Wilson at Cleveland NSC!
Local percussionists will be visiting our classes through out the weeks
of 2/15-2/26. Students will be creating their own drums and will
perform at a concert on 2/25. The parents and community surrounding
Cleveland will be contributing to a pot luck dinner and arts and
crafts. After a yummy meal, children are invited to participate in a
drum circle. We will also be highlighting are very talented Cleveland
Jazz Ensemble. The evening will conclude with a performance Matt Wilson
and his band! (more info on attached flyer) Feb. 25, 2010 6-8pm FREE!
If you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions contact Kym
Beasley


Thank you!
Kym Beasley
Site Coordinator
Cleveland PK-8 Neighborhood School Center
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
937-474-2091

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.