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Dayton History presents its inaugural fundraiser, The Governor’s Ball. Be whisked away to the Early Republic Era to help support Dayton History’s educational programs during The Governor’s Ball, on Saturday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. This fundraising affair at Carillon Historical Park is presented by Dayton History with title sponsorship by Steve R. Rauch, Inc.
During the event, attendees will be taken back to the 19th century to welcome Governor Meigs to the Dayton area as he rallies the troops during the War of 1812. Costumed interpreters will set the spirit of the evening during this candlelit event. On this authentic evening, with a modern twist, guests will enjoy a taste of the time period, an evening of period entertainment, and an opportunity to support Dayton History through live and silent auctions.
Guests will sample period hors d’oeuvres featuring items such as roast turkey, smoked trout, and sweet potato puffs, followed by a three-course dinner and dessert by Benham’s Restaurant and Catering.
After dinner, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items to support Dayton History. Period entertainment will follow, and guests will dance the Virginia Reel, and variations on the dance, to music by Traveler’s Dream.
Tickets to The Governor’s Ball are $100 per person for Dayton History Members and $120 per person for non-members. A portion of each ticket is tax deductible. For reservations, please call (937) 293-2841, ext. 219.
Space is limited; please reserve your place by May 5.
Mark your calendars now for the annual Salute to Senior Luncheon. This event is open to any area senior and is free for Oakwood Senior residents 60 years and older, $6 for non-residents. The activities planned include entertainment, door prizes and of course a wonderful Lunch.
Space is limited please call the OCC now, 298-0775, to reserve your place.
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2006, Time: 11:30 a.m.
The 5th Annual Breast Cancer 5K CARE Walk will be begin at 9 a.m. Sat, May 13, at the Oakwood High School Stadium on Schantz Avenue. Registration is $25 per family, $10 per adult, or $5 per student. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. Shirts, Ty Pinky monkeys, Laura’s Cookies, beaded bracelets, and raffle tickets will be availalble for purchase. 100 percent of proceeds goes to the Dayton Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, please call 395-9255.
Members of the Republican Council of Oakwood will enjoy their annual salad luncheon May 11 at the home of Judy Cook. Guests will be incumbent Republican officials, candidates and nominees. Social hour is at 11:30 a.m. For more information call 299-8606.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training Program (TNT), the largest endurance sports training program of its type in the world, announces an opportunity for the average person to get in shape and help find a cure for cancer. The Fall Season line-up includes three sports and eight events for all beginners or experienced athletes of all ages. Whether it’s walking or running a half marathon or full marathon, cycling a century, or completing a triathlon, TNT has an event for any ability!
Information Meetings throughout Dayton offer an opportunity to learn about the Team in Training Program.
May 4 7 p.m. Kettering Recreation Center, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering
May 11 6 p.m. Fair Haven Church, 637 East Whipp Road, Centerville
WHY: To help fund research to find new treatments and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and provide critical education, services and support to patients and families battling these cancers. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society dedicates 75 percent of every dollar spent to advance its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
HOW: In exchange for raising funds, participants receive: personalized fitness training by certified coaches for aperiod of four to five months; training clinics; a supportive group of teammates; and lodging and airfare to the event of their choice. Each participant is paired with a local patient or honorary “hero” who provides a connection to the cause while they are training.
To find out more about the Team in Training Program, call 937-436-1143 or visit www.teamintraining.org/soh.
Erin Halpin, a third grade student from Smith School, is the grand prize winner of the Dewey Explorers Club that ran from Feb. 11 to April 7 at Wright Library. Erin, who participated in the program with Mrs. McCready’s third grade class, won a Celestial Seeker (a device that allows the user to locate 20 constellations in the night sky) after having her name drawn from those who had completed the requirements. She was announced the winner and presented her prize in front of her class by Jennifer Sommer, Coordinator of Children’s Services.
The class visited the library each week throughout the program for the students to choose the books they wanted to read. “The kids worked really hard to complete the program,” says Mrs. McCready. The program is designed to encourage kids to read from the non-fiction section of the library.
Each child was required to read one book on his or her reading level from each of the ten Dewey sections to complete the program and have his name entered into the drawing. “We enjoy having the various classes visit us each week, and I am especially happy that Erin won the Dewey Explorers Club grand prize since I frequently saw her class here,” says Ms. Sommer. “We are trying to encourage the school-age children to come to the library and see the wide variety of subjects that may be found in the collection and find out that there is a lot of interesting stuff in there.”
Join Mrs. Rose in the Children’s Room at the library for stories, film strips and songs. Preschool Story Hours are for children 3 to 5 years old.
Two sessions per week are scheduled: Tuesdays, 1-1:45 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. The same program will be presented on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All programs are free and no registration is required.
Evening Preschool Story Hours for ages 3-5 will begin again in June. Watch for the date and time. Anyone with questions can contact the Children’s Department at 294-7171.
Oakwood’s annual “New Resident Breakfast” will take place this coming Saturday, May 6 at 9: 30 a.m. All residents who have moved to Oakwood this past year should have received an invitation to this annual event. Any new resident who has not received an invitation is asked to call the Community Center, 298-0775, to make a reservation. This breakfast is for residents who have moved into the community in the year 2005. There is no cost.
The meal will be prepared by the Oakwood city staff, and guests will hear comments from Mayor Judy Cook, School Superintendent Dr. Mary Jo Scalzo, Municipal Court Judge Bob Deddens, Wright Library Director Ann Snively and City Manager Norbert Klopsch. For the youngsters, entertainment will be provided.
The City of Oakwood annual fire hydrant flushing ia underway throughout the city. The work is expected to be completed by May 5. Shown below is the proposed schedule. These dates are for planning purposes only and may be adjusted as the project unfolds.
Hydrant Flushing Schedule:
All of Far Hills Avenue 5/4 – 5/5
While the hydrant flushing may cause some discoloration, the water is safe to use and will clear shortly after your area is flushed. Please check your water for clarity prior to doing any laundry. Should your laundry become discolored, do not dry clothes until you have had an opportunity to re-wash them in a special detergent.
This detergent is available free of charge from the water billing department at 30 Park Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and at the public safety dispatch center after hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Wenclewicz at the Public Works Department at 298-0777x5364.
The city of Oakwood just released the 2006 Water & Sewer Rate survey report. The report compares water rates of 68 Miami Valley political jurisdictions and sanitary sewer rates of 64 jurisdictions. The city of Oakwood assumed responsibility for gathering and assembling the data effective this year. Previously, the city of Englewood performed the task.
Oakwood compares very favorably on water rates charging its citizens $25 less per quarter than the area average. “We have been supplying our own water since the early 1950’s when the first wells were drilled in Oakwood,” said City Manager Norbert Klopsch. “Since then, we have continuously worked towards becoming water independent. We are essentially there now having produced over 99 percent of our own city water in each of the past two years” added Klopsch.
Oakwood owns and operates eight water production wells, two water softening plants, one iron and manganese removal plant and a 1.5 million gallon water tower. “Our water system is fully automated which allows us to operate the system without the need for round-the—clock oversight” said Klopsch.
“This saves significantly on personnel costs allowing us to keep our water rates very low.” The last time Oakwood raised water rates was in 1994. “Although we cannot avoid raising water rates indefinitely, I expect that we can continue with the 1994 rates for at least another year, possibly more” added Klopsch.
Oakwood’s sewer charges are also less than the area average. The city of Oakwood owns, operates and maintains the underground sanitary sewer piping systems, but contracts with Montgomery County and the city of Dayton for wastewater treatment. “We compare pretty favorably on sanitary sewer costs as well, which is quite remarkable given that 74 percent of the total sewer fund costs are for wastewater treatment, something over which we have no control”, said Klopsch. Each time Dayton or Montgomery County increases their wastewater treatment charges, Oakwood’s costs go up. Oakwood last raised sanitary sewer rates in January, 2005. Before that, the rates had not been raised over a 13-year period, going all the way back to 1992. The city of Oakwood will need to raise sewer rates again some time this year – this to keep up with increasing expenses, primarily the cost of wastewater treatment.
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