Spring 2008 www.MiamiTwpOH.gov 513-248-3725

BOARD OF TRUSTEESMary Makley WolffMary.Wolff@MiamiTwpOH.govChairperson of the Board of Trustees

Ken TracyKen.Tracy@MiamiTwpOH.govVice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

Karl SchultzKarl.Schultz@MiamiTwpOH.govMember of the Board of Trustees

Eric Ferry, Fiscal OfficerEric.Ferry@MiamiTwpOH.govTownship Fiscal Officer

ADMINISTRATIONLarry Fronk, AdministratorCommunity Development DirectorLarry.Fronk@MiamiTwpOH.gov

John Korfhagen, Law Director

Mike Mantel, Service DirectorMike.Mantel@MiamiTwpOH.gov

R. Steven Bailey, Police ChiefSteve.Bailey@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Jim Whitworth, Fire/EMS ChiefJim.Whitworth@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Krystin Thibodeau, Recreation DirectorKrystin.Thibodeau@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Tim Pennington, Community RelationsTim.Pennington@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Cindy Huxel, Community ResourcesCindy.Huxel@MiamiTwpOH.gov

MEETINGSBoard of TrusteesBusiness meetings3rd Tuesdays of each month7 p.m.; Civic Center, Meijer Dr.Work Sessions2nd Mondays of each month11 a.m.; Civic Center, Meijer Dr.

Resident Zoning Commission1st Thursday of each month7:30 p.m.; Civic Center, Meijer Dr.

Resident Zoning Appeals1st Monday of each month7:30 p.m.; Civic Center, Meijer Dr.

Miami Township Civic Center6101 Meijer Dr., Miami Township, OH 45150

513-248-3725

www.MiamiTwpOH.gov

TownshipMiami

RECYCLING: centers available for free dropoffResidents can bring paper, cans, plastic and glass to drop off

Miami Township is looking to extend its recycling services to residents through the devel-opment of more free neighbor-hood drop-off centers.

The township is investigat-ing additional recycling bins placed in more areas around the townshp. Currently, the township has recycling sta-tions at the Miami Township Civic Center, Miami Meadows

Park, and the Miami Town-ship Fire & EMS station on Branch Hill-Guin-ea Pike.

The township explored the possibility of forming a township-wide waste district,

but there was not enough of a cost savings to residents to place a levy on the ballot to create the district.

“We wish we could have saved residents money, but we did hear that more free recy-cling stations were needed,” said Trustee Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff.

See page 3 for a list of cur-rent recycling stations.

Miami Township Firefighters ChallengeThe Miami Township Fire &

EMS will host the ‘Miami Town-ship Firefighter Combat Chal-lenge’ April 18-19, an event that demonstrates the skills and tal-ents of more than 100 local fire-fighters.

The Miami Township Fire De-partment has been competing in the event since 2006. The Fire-fighter Combat Challenge started in 1991, but this is the first time it will be held in the Greater Cincin-nati Area. See page 13 for more information about the event.

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Miami Township will present its annual free Super Senior Saturday on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. See page 2 for more information.

Residents of Miami Town-ship will now be able to get rid of tree limbs and bush clippings year round and at no cost thanks to a new program initiated by the Miami Town-

ship Service Department.Bzak Landscaping at 931

Round Bottom Road will ac-cept all limbs and brush from Miami Township residents at no charge who present a free voucher. The vouchers are available at the Service De-partment, the Miami Town-

ship Civic Center, or at the Miami Township Police De-partment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“Dropping off of branches and brush any time of the year is an added convenience to our residents,” Mantel said.

See page 15 for information.

Residents can now drop off brush year round at no charge

Miami Township Safety Fair includes demonstrations, activitiesThe Miami Township Fire

and EMS and the Miami Town-ship Police Department will hold its annual ‘Safety Fair’ on

Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kroger store parking lot in Mulberry Square, 1093 Ohio 28.

Please see page 16 for com-plete information about the event, and also visit our website at www.MiamiTwpOH.gov.

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Mary Makley WolffWe surveyed Miami

Township residents this past Winter on the idea that the township might form a ‘waste district’ to sign on with one trash hauler to save residents money and also save on the amount of garbage trucks on township streets.

While residents overwhelmingly said they were interested in the single-hauler proposal, we have not been able to do it and save residents money. What we found was that the township will have to incur the billing and collection of the district, which would have cost additional money.

We’ll keep looking at ways to save residents money. If we do, we’ll make sure to keep everyone informed.

Contact Trustee Mary Makley Wolff at 248-3725.

Eric FerryEach year the Miami

Township Board of Trustees works very hard with our departments in preparing an annual budget for the township.

After months of work, the budget was finally approved just before the first of the year. We placed it on our website for residents to read.

We are one of the few communities which places our budget online for every-one to read and understand.

While some of the account numbers and coding may seem confusing to some, we strive to make the docu-ment as clear as possible for everyone to grasp the true accounting picture. If you have questions, please let us know.

Contact Fiscal Officer Eric Ferry at 248-3725.

Ken TracyHats off to the boys and

girls basketball teams at Loveland High School, who captured the “Miami Town-ship CrossTownship Show-down” trophy in games this past winter against Milford High Schools.

It was the second year that Miami Township spon-sored and encouraged these annual games between the two high schools in our community. The rivalry and sportsman-ship keeps getting better every year.

We look forward to even more “CrossTownship Showdowns” and “Battle of Miami Township” in foot-ball between these schools in the near future, as these great athletes and students compete for bragging rights in our Township.

Contact Trustee Ken Tracy at 248-3725.

From Your Board of Trustees ...Karl Schultz

This is my first newsletter as Miami Township Trustee, and I am very excited about the opportunity to serve my community.

I became interested in be-coming a Trustee after serv-ing many years on the Miami Township zoning boards. In fact, I was around back in the early 1980s when we first began to formalize our zon-ing processes because of the fast growth we saw ahead. Thankfully, that planning was helpful in controling the spread of growth. We were able to manage the expansion of the township much better because of it.

I appreciate your trust and words of kindness I have received since coming on board. I pledge my best to serve the community.

Contact Trustee Karl Schultz at 248-3725.

Miami Township will present Super Senior Saturday on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive.

This free event presented by Miami Township features in-formation and activities for seniors in the community, in-

cluding games, special events, and speakers.

The popular ‘chair vol-leyball’ tournament will also return. For more informa-tion about the event, call the Township at 248-3727, or visit our website at www.MiamiTwpOH.gov.

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WHAT: Miami Township’s Super Senior Saturday

WHEN: May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.WHERE: Miami Township Civic

Center, 6101 Meijer Drive.EVENTS: Seminars, events and

information for seniors and their adult children.

Super Senior is May 2Larry Fronk has been named acting Admin-

istrator of Miami Township.Mary Makley Wolff, chairwoman of Miami

Township’s Board of Trustees, said she and colleagues Ken Tracy and Karl Schultz are confident in Fronk’s abilities.

“We feel things are going smoothly,” Wolff said. “Larry has done a tremendous job with our zoning and community development, and he is one of the most respected individuals we know. He will work very hard for us.”

Fronk has been Miami Township’s Community Development Director for 12 years, overseeing zoning matters. Previously, Fronk served 10 years as the Community Development Direc-tor of Forest Park. Before that, he was a staff planner with the Clermont County Planning Commission for five years.

Fronk has a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s in political science from Indiana State University.

Larry Fronk

Fronk named administrator

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Karl Schultz was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Ed Humphrey as Miami Township Trustee on December 8.

Schultz has been a resident of Miami Township since the age of seven when his fa-ther was transferred here by General Electric in 1951. He attended school in the Milford Exempted School District from second grade through gradua-tion in 1962. Karl and his wife Sharon are parents of two adult children, Rick and Juli, both graduates of Milford. They are also residents of Miami Town-ship. Sharon and Karl have three grandchildren.

Schultz is a 1973 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a BS in managerial sci-ence and minors in engineer-ing science and mathematics. He also holds a mechanical apprenticeship certificate from The Cincinnati Milling

Machine Company, 1967. He retired from Cincinnati Mila-cron in 2006 after 42 years of service

Schultz enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1965. He was commissioned as an officer in 1975, and retired from the Air Force in 2004 at the grade of Colonel. He last served on active duty 1998-2004 at Headquarters Air Mo-bility Command, Scott AFB, Illinois. Colonel Schultz was the Air Mobility Command Crisis Action Team Director during operations in Iraq prior to his retirement.

Schultz joined the Miami Township Rural Zoning Com-mission in 1983, and was chairman 1985 through 1998.He was appointed to the Cler-mont County Planning Com-mission following his return from active duty in 2004 and served as chairman in 2008.

Karl Schultz named TrusteeThe Clermont Transpor-

tation Connection (CTC) launched a new type of shuttle service in Miami Township on March 23.

The new Route 3 service provides bus service between Miami Township, Milford and Goshen. It will run from Wood and Main Street in Goshen, along Route 28, Main Street in Milford, Milford Parkway, Rt. 50, and to the Park 50 TechneCenter in Miami Township. It will

provide transportation to work, shopping, and medi-cal appointments. Fares for the new route will be $2 for adults and $1 for seniors, those with disabilities, and children.

CTC also has a half-price transfer agreement with Metro, which allows pas-sengers to transfer between Metro and CTC at a reduced fare.

For info about the route, call 732-7433, Extension 2.

New bus routes begins

Locations to help you recycle in our community ... FREE!

Beaumont Machines, 5161 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill RdBoyd E. Smith Elementary, 1052 Jer Les DriveChildrens Meeting House, 927 O’BannonvilleCincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown RoadEastside Christian Church, 5874 Montclair BlvdGrailville, 932 Obannonville RoadHealth Source Of Ohio, 5400 Dupont Circle Suite AHome Depot, 1094 State Highway 28Izaak Walton League, 544 Branch Hill-Loveland RdKroger, 6388 Branch Hill Guinea PikeLive Oaks Campus, 5956 BuckwheatLoveland Elem., 600 Loveland Madeira RdMarty’s Corner Store, 6203 Branch Hill Guinea PikeMcCormick Elem., 751 Loveland-Miamiville Rd.Milford Assembly Of God, 1301 State Route 131Milford High School, 1 Eagles Way

Milford Jr. High, 5735 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill RdMilford Preschool, 1039 State Route 28Mount Repose First Baptist, Branch Hill Guinea PikeMulberry Elementary, 5950 Buckwheat RoadPerintown United Methodist Curch, 1260 Ohio 50PPG, 500 Techne CenterSaint Andrews The Apostle Church, 552 Main StreetSaint Columban, 896 Oakland RoadSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 5890 Buckwheat RoadSaint Mark’s Lutheran School, 5849 BuckwheatSeipelt Elementary, 5684 CromleySEM Laurels, 203 Mound AvenueTrinity United Methodist, 5767 Wolfpen Pleas.Hill RdU.S. Post Office, 200 Loveland MaderiaWalmart, 201 Chamber DriveWoodlawn Eagles, 262 Center Street

PAPER: There are numerous places to recycle paper products such as catalogs, magazines, newspapers, junk mail, office paper, fax paper, school paper, notebooks, and folders through a free program with Abitibi. Distinctive green and yellow Paper Retriever bins are provided to interested parties who encourage the com-munity to bring their paper and put it into a convenient drop off location. Customers are not charged for the bins or the pick-up of paper. In fact, Paper Retriever pays its partners for the paper col-lected in each bin. Below is a list of local bins, and you may also check www.PaperRetriever.com for more locations.

METAL, PLASTIC, GLASS: There are 3 locations in Miami Township where residents can recycle cans, plastics and glass at no charge at designated Rumpke containers:• Miami Meadows Park, 1546 Ohio 131• Miami Twp Civic Center, Meijer Drive.• Miami Twp Fire Dept, Branch Hill-Guinea

Glass ContainersAluminum cansSteel cans#1 (PET) plastic#2 (HDPE) plasticMixed containersPacking materials

NewspaperOffice paperMagazinesMixed paperCardboardPaperboard

Visit www.MiamiTwpOH.gov to see more locations we will be adding!

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From the ChiefParents play a major role

in their children’s choices about alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. In a recent national survey of parents and teens by the National Center on Addic-tion and Sub-stance Abuse at Columbia University, one-third of teen party go-ers have been to parties where teens were drinking alcohol, smoking pot, or using cocaine, Ecstasy or prescription drugs while a parent was present. By age 17, nearly half (46 percent) of teens have been at such parties where parents were present.

Drug-Free Action Al-liance has developed the “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking” public awareness campaign to pro-vide parents with accurate information about the health risks of underage drinking and the legal consequences of providing alcohol to youth. The campaign encourages parents and the community to send a uni-fied message at prom and graduation time that teen alcohol consumption is not acceptable.

It is illegal, unsafe, and unhealthy for anyone under age 21 to drink alcohol

Unfortunately, we see way too much of the after effects of such behavior.

Chief Bailey

Miami Township Police DepartmentR. Steven Bailey, Police ChiefSteve.Bailey@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Police Administration: 513-248-3721

Police officers receive awards, commendationsThe Miami Township Police

Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following awards for service in 2008.

Police Service Award – Police Employee of the Year 2008: Officer Rob Hirsch is awarded the Police Service Award, Police Employee of the Year 2008. Officer Hirsch dem-onstrated sustained high-level and exceptional performance throughout 2008. Additionally, Officer Hirsch supports others accomplishments and brings a level of professional-ism to his duties as exhibited by his appearance, bearing, attitude and demeanor. During 2008, Officer Hirsch made 257 criminal arrests and issued 198 traffic citations. Many of his recognitions throughout the year were for the apprehension of dangerous criminals who were in the process of committing of had just committed serious crimes. Officer Hirsch worked with local businesses and implemented crime prevention measures in an effort to reduce crime of opportunity. Officer Hirsch initiated proactive foot patrols in high crime areas. Theses foot patrols resulted in 156 arrests.

Meritorious Service Commenda-tion: Officer Terry Davis is awarded a Meritorious Service Commendation. In 2008, Officer Davis continued his assignment as a member of the Traffic Safety Unit. Officer Davis set a personal goal for himself of 100 driving under suspension arrests for the year; to make the roadways of Miami Township a safer place for us all. Officer Davis worked diligently throughout the year to meet this goal; resulting in 111 driving under suspension arrests. Overall, Officer Davis issued 335 citations in 2008, investigated 92 crashes and issued 133 warnings.

Unit Citation Award – Police Investigative Division: Sergeant Al Fatute, Detective Rob Bradford, Detective Keith Bullock, Detective Nick Colliver and Detective Bill Paul are awarded the Unit Citation Award. These Officers sustained high-level performance and contributions to the Department and to the businesses and citizens whom we serve. In 2008, the Investigative Division investigated

approximately 450 cases; resulting in 363 criminal arrests.

Meritorious Service Com-mendation – Detective Rob Bradford: Detective Rob Bradford is awarded a Meritori-ous Service Com-mendation. During 2008, Detective Bradford was as-signed 151 cases and successfully closed 121; a case closure rate of better than 80%. Detective Bradford accounted for 193 arrests (53%) of the 363 criminal ar-rests by the Inves-tigation Division. Detective Bradford has established himself as a highly motivated and dedicated investigator in his first year in that assignment.

Lifesaving Award: Officer John Chirgwin, Officer Brian Mehne and Officer Melissa Wahlert are awarded the Lifesaving Award. In December of 2008, Miami Township public safety units were called to a report of a male in his 40’s in cardiac arrest. Bystanders were doing CPR. These Officers arrived on scene and successfully converted the pa-tient from ventricular fibrillation to a normal EKG rhythm using an AED.

Educational Attainment Award: Officer Brian Mehne. Officer Mehne

was awarded a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.

Officer Rob Hirsch is awarded the Police Service Award, Po-lice Employee of the Year 2008 by Police Chief Steve Bailey

Officer Terry Davis is awarded a Meritorious Service Com-mendation.

Detective Rob Bradford, Sergeant Al Fatute, Detective Nick Colliver, Detective Bill Paul and Detective Keith Bullock are awarded the Unit Citation Award

Officer John Chirgwin, Officer Brian Mehne and Officer Me-lissa Wahlert are awarded the Lifesaving Award.

Krystin ThibodeauMiami Township Recreation DirectorKrystin.Thibodeau@MiamiTwpOH.govRecreation Department, 248-3727

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From The Director

Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner.

While you have been huddled inside trying to stay warm, we have been busy planning our many excit-ing programs and summer camps. I know you won’t be disap-pointed because we have a jam packed spring and summer full of many different op-tions for all of our residents. Adults and teens have the opportunity to learn some new dance steps and even practice them at our new Social Dance evening.

We have infused our sum-mer camps with some new themes and offerings. In the sports area we have a great opportunity for your child to play some recreational basketball which is all about having fun.

Another new addition is Michelle Veite a Xavier cheerleader who will teach tumbling and cheerleading basics. For girls who just want to have fun there is our new Pop Star camp which is all about dressing up, singing songs, dance contests and even an end of the week performance.

This summer you might just want to stay close to home and enjoy all your Miami Township Recreation Department has to offer.

Krystin Thibodeau

To register for an activity fill out a registration form and mail or drop off your form with your check to: Miami Township Recreation, 6101 Meijer Drive, Miami Township, OH 45150-2189. Pre-registration and prepayment is required for all camps & activities. Receipts will be sent to you. Financial assistance scholarships are available to Miami Township residents who meet assistance requirements. Direct your questions to the Recreation Department at 248-3727.

Miami TownshipPARKS&Recreation

Something for Everyone!

Legend:R – Miami Township Resident; NR – Non-ResidentMHS – Milford High School, 1 Eagles WayMTCC – Miami Township Civic Center – 6101 Meijer DrivePR – Paxton Ramsey Park, 6265 Price Road

MR – Miami Riverview Park, 587 Branchhill-Loveland RoadMMP – Miami Meadows Pavilion, 1546 St. Rt. 131MML – Miami Meadows Lakeside, 1546 St. Rt. 131CP – Community Park, 5951 Buckwheat RoadLH – Leming House in CP, 5951 Buckwheat Road

Sports & WellnessAdult

Adult Intro. to Ballroom DancingMon. and Wed., June 15-24; 7-8:15 pm; MTCC; $60 R single, $75 NR single; $100 R couple, $120 NR couple.

Adult Swing ClassMon. and Wed., July 13-22; 7-8:15 p.m.; MTCC; $60 R single, $75 NR single; $100 R Couple, $120 NR couple.

Latin Dance Class Mon. and Wed., Aug. 3-12; 7:45-9:00 pm; ages 16+; MTCC; $30 R single, $40 NR single; $50 R couple; $60 NR couple.

Social Dance EveningSat., Aug. 1; 7-10:00 pm; MTCC; $10 R; $15 NR.

Line DancingEvery Mon. until May 18 (no class 4/6, 4/13); 7-9:00 pm; Adults; MTCC; $6 per class (drop in). Basic YogaTues., 10-11:30 am; MTCC; $50 R (5 wks.), $60 R (6 wks.); $65 NR (5 wks.), $75 NR (6 wks.); $15 (per class drop-in); April 21 -May 19 (5 wks.);June 2 – July 7 (6 wks.);July 21 – August 25 (6 wks.)

Basic Yoga - 5:30-7:00 pm;Beyond Basic Yoga - 7-8:30 pm;Wed.,, LH; $50 R (5 wks.), $60 R (6 wks.); $65 NR (5 wks.), $75 NR (6 wks.); $15 (per class drop-in);April 22 -May 20 (5 wks.); June 3–July 8 (6 wks.); July 22 – August 26 (6 wks.);

Country Western Couples Dancing Every Tue. through May 19; 7-9:00 pm; MTCC; $5.00 per class (drop- in)

Adult Daytime TennisFri., May 8 –29; 9:30-10:30 am; CP tennis courts, $25 R; $30 NR;

Spring Adult & Teen TennisTues. & Thurs., May 19–28; 5:30-6:30 pm, Stroke, 6:30-7:30 pm, Strategy; CP tennis courts; ages 13+ $25 R; $30 NR;

Adult TennisCP $25 R; $30 NR; Ages 13+Tues. & Thurs. June 2-11; Stroke Clinic (beginner) 5:30-6:30 pm; Strategy Clinic (intermediate) 6:30-7:30 pm; Adult Clinic/match play; Tues. & Thurs. June 16-25; 6-7:00 pm

Teens

Jr.High / High School TennisM,W,F July 20-24; CP tennis courts; $25 R; $30 NR (session)A.M. Session 10-11:00; P.M. Session 6-7:00

Teens Intro. to Ballroom DancingTues., and Thurs., June 16-25; 7:45-9:00 pm; MTCC;$40 R, $50 NR.

Teen Swing Class Tues., and Thurs., July 14-23; 7-8:15 pm; MTCC; $40 R; $50 NR;

Kids

Junior Intro. to Ballroom DancingTues.,and Thurs., June 16-25; 6:30-7:30 pm; ages 12-14; MTCC;$40 R, $50 NR;

Tae Kwon Do, Korean Martial ArtsWed., May 6-July 8; Wed., July 15-Sept. 16 4:30-5:30 pm, age 7-10; 5:45-6:45 pm; age 11+; MTCC; $45 R; $60 NR;

Intro to Girl’s VolleyballMon. & Wed., April 20-May 13; 4:30-5:30 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm; Milford Junior High School Gym, $25 R; $30 NR; (select one timeframe)

Summer Kids Tennisone week camp-Community ParkBeginners: AM 9-10:00 am, (ages 7-9) : 10-11:00 am, (ages 9-14) *Intermediate: 11-noon (ages 8-14) * players can play matches independently. $30 R $35 NR (session); Session 1: June 8-12; Session 2: June 22-26; Session 3: July 13-17; PM Session: M,W,F June 15-24, 5:30-6:30 pm, (ages 7-9): 6:30-7:30 pm (ages 9-14)

Summer Kids Tennisone week camp-Riverview Park June 15-19; 9-10:00 am (ages 7-9): 10-11:00 am (ages 9-14) *Intermediate: 11-noon (ages 8-14); $30 R $35 NR (session) *must be able to keep set scores.

Check out our lineup of Summer Camps on Page 11!

Preschool ActivitiesPlaygroup Primetime9:30-11:30 am; MTCC; Ages 0-4; $35 R; $45 NR; Thur., April 16-May 28:

Exercise ExcitementFri., April 24-May 29 (no class 5/1); 1:30-2:30 pm; MTCC; age 3+; $35 R; $45 NR;

ABC’s in ActionFri., April 24-May 22; 9:30-10:30 am; MTCC; age 3+; $35 R; $45 NR;

My Little Friends CampAug 10-14; 9-11:30 am; CP; ages 0-6; $30 R Family; $40 NR family;

Preschool Camps Preschool children must be potty trained. We group children together in age and learning appropriate environments. All camps are theme based with songs, crafts, and hands on activities. Please see www.MaimiTwpOH.gov/recreation for camp descriptions.

Big Trucks & Cool Vehicles June 1-5; 9-11:30 am; PR; ages 3-5; $65 R; $80 NR

Princess Camp June 1-5; 9-11:30 am; LH; ages 3-6; $65 R; $80 NR; June 1-5; 1-3:30 pm; LH; ages 3-6; $65 R; $80 NR;

Commotion in the Ocean June 8-12; 9-11:30 am; LH; ages 3-6; $65 R; $80 NR;

Our Animal Friends June 15-19; 9-11:30 am; LH; ages 4-6; $65 R; $80 NR;

Let’s Go Camping! June 22-26; 9-11:00 am; LH; ages 4-6; $55 R; $70 NR;

Motion Madness June 29-July 2; 9-10:30 am; MTCC; ages 3-4; $50 R; $60 NR;

Mixed Up Crazy Wacky Camp July 6-10; 9-11:30 am; LH; ages 3-6; $65 R; $80 NR;

Sporties for Shorties July 13-17; 9:30-11:30 am; or 12:30-2:30 pm; PR; ages 4-5; $65 R; $80 NR;

Holiday CampsJuly 20-24; 9-11:30 am; MTCC; ages 4-6; $65 R; $80 NR

Let’s Pretend Camp July 27-31; 9-11:30 am; MTCC; ages 3-4; $65 R; $80 NR;

Skyhawks – Pre-K Golf July 20-24 or Aug 10-14; 12:30-1:30 pm; MR; ages 3-4; $60 R; $75 NR

Kindergarten Safety Camp July 20-24 AM Only; July 27-July 31 AM Only; Aug 3-7; LH; children entering Kindergarten ; A.M. Session 9:00-11:30; P.M. Session 12:30-3:00; $75 R; $95 NR

Family Activities Family Tennis Clinic Tue., Wed., & Thur., July 7, 8, & 9; 5:45-6:45 pm or 6:45-7:45 pm; CP Tennis Courts; ages 7 to adults$25 R, $30 NR, 1st adult plus $10 for each additional family member;

Learn Archery! Sat, July 25, 11-noon or noon-1:00 or 1-2:00 pm; MM; $5 per person.

Social Dance EveningSee Sports and Wellness Adult for details.

Pottery Handbuilding & PaintingThurs., Aug 6 & 13; 10-11:15 am; MTCC; ages 5+; $10 per adult plus $20 R per child; $25 NR per child;

Water Color ClassesThur., June 18-July 30 (no class 7/2); 6:30-8:00 pm; Adults/kids age 14+; MTCC; $35 R; $45 NR;

Kid’s EventsKid’s Only Fishing TournamentCatch & Release. Sat., April 18; regis-tration is required at MML Pavilion at 9:00 am; tournament; 10 am–noon.; FREE.

Young Rembrandts Pastel CampPassport to Pastels; Mon., April 20-May 11; 5-6:30 pm; MTCC: age 6-13; $60 R; $75 NR.

Red Cross Babysitting Tue. & Thur., June 16 & 18; noon-4:00 pm; MTCC; ages 11-15; $60 R; $75 NR.

Red Cross “On Our Own” ClassMon., Aug 10; 10-11:30 am or Wed., Aug 12; 1-2:30 pm; MTCC; ages 7-12; $20 R; $25 N.

Check out www.MiamiTwpOh.gov/Recreation for activity details.

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Sports CampsCheck out www.MiamiTwpOh.gov/Recreation for

Sport Camp description.

Come Play Basketball!MM; $35 R session; $45 NR session; Join other enthusiast for some basketball open play. The players need to bring a basketball and a water bottle. July 6-9; Boys Only; Entering 4th Grade; 9-10:30; July 6-9; Girls Only; Entering 4th Grade; 11-12:30; July 13-16; Boys Only; grades 5-6; 11-12:30; July 13-16; Girls Only; grades 5-6; 9-10:30; July 27-30; Boys Only; grades 7-8; 9-10:30; July 27-30; Girls Only; grades 7-8;11-12:30; July 20-23; Boys Only; grades 9-10; 11-12:30; July 20-23; Girls Only; grades 9-10; 9-10:30;

Skyhawks – Beginning Skateboarding June 15-19; ages 6-10; 9-noon; MM SkatePark; $100 R; $125 NR

Tuesday Night Basketball!MM; $40 R; $50 NR. June 30-July 28; Boys Only; grades 6-7; 7-8:30 pm; grades 8-9; 5:30-7:00 pm

Catch Me if You Can!June 8-12; 9-11:00 a.m.; MML; ages 7-11; $45 R; $55 NR; The fish are biting, but have you ever discovered the joy of dropping a line into the water for the big catch!

On the Flip SideJune 22-26 ; noon-1:30, ages 4-6; 2:00-3:30; ages 7-9; MTCC $50 R; $60 NR; Join Michelle Veite, Cheerleader at Xavier University, for this fun filled camp. Your child will learn new cheerleading skills. They will jump, clap, yell and dance their way in a mini-camp designed for young children.

Skyhawks – Mini-Hawk BasketballJune 22-26; 9-noon; PR; ages 4-7; $100 R; $125 NR;

Tumbling MadnessJune 29-July 2; 11-12:30; ages 5-7; 1-2:30; ages 8-10; MTCC; $40 R; $50 NR; Michelle Veite will design fun & creative obstacle courses for your child. They will learn basic tumbling skills like forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, headstand, & handstand.

On the Flip Side 2July 13-17; noon-1:30, ages 10-12; 2-3:30 ages 13-15; MTCC; $50 R; $60 NR Join Michelle Veite, Cheerleader at Xavier University, for this camp that will teach stretching and advanced skills from splits, round-

off, backbends, advanced cheers and tumbling.

Skyhawks – Beginner/Intermediate SkateboardingJuly 20-24; ages 7-12; 9-noon; MM SkatePark; $100 R; $125 NR;

Skyhawks - Beginning Golf July 20-24; 9-noon; MR; ages 5-9; $100 R; $125 NR; Aug 10-14; 9-noon; MR; ages 5-9; $100 R; $125 NR;

Skyhawks - Flag FootballJuly 27-31; 9-noon; MR; ages 5-14 (grouped by ages); $100 R; $125 NR;

Skyhawks RecreationBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football. July 27-31; 1-3:00 pm; MR; ages 6-12; $70 R; $85 NR;

All About Sports August 3-7; 9:00-12:30 pm; MR; ages 6-11; $65 R; $80 NR;

Skyhawks – T-BallAug 3-7; 9-noon; PR; ages 4-7; $100 R; $125 NR; Skyhawks Sports T-ball is designed to teach the fundamental skills of the game--fielding, catching.

Kids Camps“Whose Tale Is It Anyway?”Wed., June 17-July 29 (no class 7/1); 4:15-5:30 pm, MTCC; grade 4+; $40 R; $50 NR; Join Linda Roll in this fun filled camp that meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks. While learning improvisational techniques, kids will learn to think on their feet. Linda will throw out a subject and you have to think FAST!

Girls’ Singing Ensemble Camp Wed., June 17-July 29 (no class 7/1); 5:30-6:30 pm, age 9-13; MTCC; $60 R; $75 NR; Have fun with the musical study from Annie including “Tomorrow”, “It’s a Hard Knock Life” etc. Gina Jasinoski who majored in voice and piano and is also a licensed music teacher will lead this camp. Music & CD included in fee.

School Age CampsDARE CampsJoin Miami Township Police Officer Kevin Petrocelli for 5 days of DARE summer camp. Adventures abound while spending time working on self-esteem and team building exercises. DARE To Adventure! June 15-19; 9-3 pm; MR ; ages 7-9; $110 R; $135 NR;DARE – Extreme! June 22-26; 9-3 pm; MMP; ages 10-13; $125 R; $155 NR;DARE– Ultimate! July 13-17; 9-3 pm;

MM; ages10-13; $125 R; $155 NR;

Games GaloreJune 8-12; 12:30 p.m. -3:00 pm; MTCC; ages 7-9; $60 R; $75 NR;Looking for a week of non-stop fun? Join Drew Thiele for a week featuring games of all kinds. Campers will play some of their favorite old games (freeze tag and heads-up 7up), along with a bunch of new games that encourage a positive attitude, cooperation, and determination (such as crab soccer and shark attack).

Survivor Challenge 4 Camp June 8-12; 9-noon; MMP; ages 7-11; $65 R; $80 NR; Back for our fourth summer, this camp is lots of fun! We will have new challenges, obstacle courses, and our favorites, the food challenge and the camping challenge.

YR Australia – Drawing Camp June 15-17; 10:30-noon; MTCC; ages 6-13; $55 R; $65 NR;

YR Junior Cartooning Under the Sea Camp June 29-July 1, 1-2:30 pm; (3 days); MTCC; ages 5-8; $55 R; $65 NR;

Fun in the Sun July 6-July 10; 10-12:30 pm; MR; ages 8-12; $50 R; $60 NR; Have fun with hula hoops, capture the flag, across the ocean, kickball, parachute activities & obstacle course. Learn a survival game called Pashua, a version of many different types of games, like tag and hide-n-seek. Campers bring your jump rope each day and practice for the jump rope challenge on the last day.

Wonderful World of Water July 13-17; 1-3:30 pm; CP; ages 6-9; $65 R; $80 NR; Come and enjoy the afternoon with some water fun!! Wear a bathing suit daily, because you will definitely get wet!! We will have the park set up with a variety of water play activities. Along with some water balloons, shooters, and wade pools, there is sure to be fun for all.

YR Junior Zoo Drawing Camp July 13-15; 10:30-noon; MTCC; ages 5-8; $55 R; $65 NR;

Pop Star Camp July 20-July24; 9-11:30 am; CP Amphitheatre; ages 7-10; $65 R; $80 NR; Join other crazed fans of the famous pop stars for a week of fun. Bring your wigs, stage clothes, & pop star accessories and dress up until your heart is content. There will be crafts, dance contest, role playing, and the last day of camp will be a performance.

Games Galore - “Expansion” PackJuly 20-24; 9 -11:30 am; MTCC; ages 10-12; $60 R; $75 NR; Looking for a challenge? Drew Thiele will spend the week exposing campers to games containing both physical and mental components that also focus on expanding team building, leadership, and communication (such as across the ocean and 4-man crane). Between the never ending fun and the craziness of the games, it is going to be one exciting week.

Magic Camp IJuly 20-22; 1-2:15 pm; ages 6-9; 2:30-3:45; ages 10-14; MTCC; $40 R; $50 NR (includes $15.00 supply fee); Learn basic magic tricks each day. You can take the tricks home and dazzle your family and friends with your newfound hobby.

Magic Camp IIJuly 27-29; 1-2:15 pm; ages 6-9; 2:30-3:45; ages 10-14; MTCC ;$40 R; $50 NR (includes $15.00 supply fee); Let’s take our new hobby to an intermediate level. Jason Jacobs will teach you new tricks requiring a bit more skill and animal balloon making.

Dr. Seuss’ Summer AdventureJuly 27-31; 9-11:30 am.; ages 5-7; PR; $60 R; $75 NR; Spend some time exploring the world of Dr. Seuss and all of the adventures in his books through songs, games and crafts. You never know who you might run into: the Cat in the Hat or maybe even the Lorax!

Engineering CampJuly 27-31; 9-noon; ages 11-13; MTCC; $65 R; $80 NR; At Engineering Camp, campers will be challenged with activities and projects designed to exercise problem solving skills as well as stimulate creative thinking. Projects and activities will include themes from various engineering fields such as paper airplane activities, a water bottle rocket launch, and a bridge building contest at the end of the week!

Card College!Aug 3-5; 1-2:15 pm; ages 9-14; MTCC; $40 R; $50 NR; Jason Jacobs will teach kids how to do card tricks and how to handle cards. Learn to shuffle, cut the cards with one hand and learn cool card manipulations. This is a class all about cards, slight of hand and card games.

YR Monster Cartoon Camp Aug. 10-12, 1-2:30; MTCC; ages 6-13; $55 R; $65 NR;

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Miami Township Fire & EMSJim Whitworth, Fire ChiefJim.Whitworth@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Fire/EMS Administration: 513-248-3700

From The Chief

Now that we are in the Spring storm season, preven-tion and practice before the storm can help save lives.

At home, have a family tor-nado plan in place, based on the kind of dwelling you live in. Know where you can take shelter in a matter of sec-onds, and practice a family tornado drill at least once a year. Have a pre-determined place to meet after a disaster. Flying debris is the greatest danger in tornadoes; so store protec-tive coverings (e.g., mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, etc) in or next to your shelter space, ready to use on a few seconds’ notice.

When a tornado watch is issued, think about the drill and check to make sure all your safety supplies are handy. Turn on local TV, radio or NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio and stay alert for warnings. Forget about the old notion of opening windows to equalize pres-sure; the tornado will blast open the windows for you!

If you shop frequently at certain stores, learn where there are bathrooms, stor-age rooms or other interior shelter areas away from win-dows, and the shortest ways to get there. All administra-tors of schools, shopping centers, nursing homes, hospitals, mobile home com-munities and offices should have a tornado safety plan in place.

Chief Whitworth

Firefighters Challenge is April 18-19

The Miami Township Fire & EMS will host the ‘Miami Township Firefighter Com-bat Challenge’ April 18-19, an event that demonstrates the skills and talents of more than 100 local firefighters.

The event is free, and open to the public. It is held at the Tar-get store parking lot at River’s Edge.

Called “The toughest two minutes in sports,” the Miami Township Firefighter Combat Challenge is hosted by Miami Township Fire Local 3768 at the community’s local Target store’s parking lot. The event will be one of 30 stops on a na-tionwide tour of contests where firefighters exhibit their fitness and athletic skills in events such as the Tower Climb/Hose Pack Carry, Hose Hoist, Forcible En-try, Hose Advance and Victim Rescue.

“The Challenge is an intense, spirited competition and seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession’s rig-ors to the citizens who support our local department,” said Miami Town-ship Firefighter Ross Pawlak, who helped organize the

event. “Unlike sports that exist solely for entertainment value, the Challenge is about perform-ing one of the most dangerous and demanding jobs safer and better.”

Also a part of this weekends free activities is the Corporate Leadership Challenge and the Kid’s Firefighter Challenge. The event’s corporate spon-sors function as 5-person teams and tackle the same five tasks the professional firefighters do. For the KFC, each child

is outfitted with a helmet and “turn-out gear.” In order, each child carries a shoulder load of hose, climbs to the top of our 12-foot inflatable tower, slides to the bottom, where they “stop, drop and roll.” They then crawl through the tunnel, work the miniature Keiser Force Ma-chine with the supplied mallet, advance a 1” wildland fire line with authentic nozzle striking a target and finally “make the rescue” with an appropriately sized mannequin.

The Miami Township Fire De-partment has been competing in the event since 2006. The Firefighter Challenge started in 1991, but this is the first time it will be held in Greater Cincinnati.

It is funded by donations from Stihl, Target, Tri-Health, Lykins and U.S. Bank.

Miami Township Firefighter Combat ChallengeDates: April 18-19, 2009Times: 12noon - 8pm each dayLocation: Target store parking lot, Rivers EdgeCost: Free! A great family event!Info: www.MiamiTwpOH.gov

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Miami Township Community DevelopmentLarry Fronk, DirectorLarry.Fronk@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Comm Develpment Office: 513-248-3731

From The Director

Larry Fronk

DO I NEED A PERMIT? Better check with usThis spring, before you start

building that addition, erecting a storage shed or digging a hole for the new pool stop and ask, “Do I need a permit?” Many home improvement projects re-quire both a Township Zoning Permit and a Clermont County Building Permit. A basic rule of thumb is any time a county building permit is required a township zoning permit is also required. A Zoning Permit is required for any new con-struction, such as an addition to a house, a basement finish, a patio enclosure, a detached garage, a storage shed and a fence. Permits are also required for aboveground and in-ground swimming pools.

Zoning permits are issued by the Community Development Department located at 6101 Meijer Drive. Zoning applica-tions require two copies of a site plan that shows the prop-erty, existing structures and the location of the improvement.

The plan must show how far the proposed improvement is from the property lines. The appli-cation also requires one set of construction drawings for the improvement.

Zoning Permits are not re-quired for cosmetic work or basic remodeling. Zoning Per-mits are not required for replac-ing windows, doors, or siding. Zoning Permits are not required for new roofs, unless the project involves a tear-off. Zoning Per-mits are not required for replac-ing mechanical systems such as furnaces or air conditioners, however a County Building Permit may be required.

Thinking of cleaning out your house this spring and having a

yard sale? Yard sales also re-quire a permit. The permit is required to prevent a yard sale from becoming a year round flea market. Miami Township will hold its free yard sale this spring on the weekend of April 16-19. For any left over items the Township junk days are scheduled for April 24-25.

If you are not sure if you need a permit, or if you have any questions regarding zoning, please call the Miami Township Community Development De-partment at 248-3731. You can also e-mail Gloria Condelles at gloria.condelles@miamitwpoh.gov or Larry Fronk at larry.fronk@miamitwpoh.gov.

Zoning applications are avail-able at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive, or online at www.miam-itwpoh.gov.

For information on build-ing permits, call the Clermont County Building Department at 732-7213.

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Join Trustees Mary Makley Wolff, Karl Schultz, Ken Tracy and Fiscal Officer Eric Ferry each month as they talk with guests from Miami Township and Clermont County.

I’d would like to highlight some of the private invest-ment planned for 2009.

Penn Station has picked a site on US 50 in Miami Township for its corporate headquarters. This million-dollar investment is a credit to the qual-ity business environ-ment in Miami Township. This high quality office development will set a high standard for future redevelopment on US 50.

The Reserve at Grey Cliff, located on SR 131 is the site of the Clermont Home Builders Association annual Home Show in Septem-ber. This year’s show will include a special home that will be raffled to benefit the Ruth Lyons Children’s Fund.

ITT / Flygt Corporation, a manufacturer and sup-plier of industrial pumps, is currently a tenant in the Park 50 TechneCenter, and will construct its new office warehouse on SR 131.

These are just three exam-ples of new private invest-ment in Miami Township despite current economic conditions. Each is a tribute to Miami Township’s high quality of life and business climate. As we weather these uncertain economic times, Miami Township is committed to maintaining the Township’s position as a great place to Live, Work and Play.

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Miami Township Service DepartmentMike Mantel, DirectorMike.Mantel@MiamiTwpOH.gov

Service Department: 513-248-3728

From The DirectorNearly all neighborhoods

are susceptible to flood-ing during heavy thunder-storms. Keeping roadside ditches clear of debris can reduce flood damage.

What are storm sewer pipes, catch ba-sins, and ditches? It’s the area that conveys drain-age water under roads or driveways.

Where the ditch is not too deep, a concrete dip or shallow channel across the drive is easier to keep clean.

When is it important to clean these areas? Inspect and clean your storm sewer pipes, catch basins, and ditches in spring before the summer thunderstorm season arrives.

How do you keep it clean? Make sure that nothing blocks either end of the culvert. Sometimes all it takes is a shovel to clear debris. The bottom of the ditch should be at the same level as the bottom of the culvert.

Plugged storm sewer pipes, catch basins, and ditches can:

• Cause property damage• Restrict vehicle access• Cost you moneyPreventive maintenance is

the best solution for storm sewers and ditches. This can only be achieved with the help of township resi-dents. Keeping them. clean now will reduce headaches down the road

Mike Mantel

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Residents of Miami Township will now be able to get rid of tree limbs and bush clippings year round and at no cost thanks to a new program initiated by the Miami Township Service Depart-ment.

Miami Township has an agreement with Bzak Landscaping at 931 Round Bottom Road, which will accept all limbs and brush from Miami Township residents at no charge who present a free voucher. The vouchers are available at the Miami Township Service Department, the Miami Township Civic Center, or at the Miami Town-ship Police Department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“Proof of residency is required to obtain the vouchers, but residents can receive as many as they like,” Service Director Mike Mantel said. “We believe allowing the drop off of branches and brush any time of the year is an added conve-nience to our residents.”

The new program will also be a cost saving to Miami Township, which will save about $16,000 a year over having a brush and limb drop off day during one weekend a year. There is no size limit on the diameter of what can be dropped off, but there is a six-foot length limit.

“The year-round drop off at Bzak will also al-low residents to quickly clear their yards when we have high winds or a storm,” Mantel said. “If the storms are so bad that Miami Township is in-cluded in a declared disaster area by FEMA, we will look at going door-to-door like we have in the past.”

Question about the free drop of brush and limbs can be answered by calling the Miami Township Service Department at 248-3728, or visiting the township website at www.MiamiTwpOH.gov

Drop off yard waste, brush year round for free

Trash days will add shredding, drug dropoffMiami Township’s Service Department will

host Trash Days on April 24-25, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proof of residency in Miami Town-ship is needed at the time of dropoff.

The Service Department will have several trash dumpsters brought to the Civic Center parking lot located at 6101 Meijer Dr. for resi-dents to drop off damaged or unwanted house-hold goods. This includes furniture, toys, bikes, grills, concrete blocks, building or landscaping lumber, appliances, etc. Items that are not ac-cepted include yard clippings, leaves, tires, wet paint, anti-freeze, or any hazardous materials.

We will also of-fer an on-site paper shredding service. Paper shredding is available on Sat-urday, April 25. In addition, the town-ship will collect un-needed prescription medicines and supplies for proper disposal.

For additional information about these activi-ties, please contact the Service Department at 248-3728.

Directions to Bzak Landscaping: From I-275, merge onto Milford Parkway. When Milford Park-ways dead-ends at Rte 50, turn right and go ap-proximately 2 miles. Turn right on Round Bottom Road (at the UDF) and Bzak Landscaping is 1 mile down on the left.

Steps to using the free drop off:1. Get a voucher from Miami Twp2. Present the voucher at Bzak3. Unload your brush and yard debris

Miami Township Civic Center6101 Meijer Drive, Miami Township, OH 45150

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Miami Township TeleVision’s ‘Battle of the Brains’ competition wrapped up with McCormick and Seipelt taking home the crowns. The McCor-mick team includes Steven Hart, Adam Budzynski, Krishna Kurup and Clayton Walker. The Seipelt team includes Leah Blevins, Alexis Spiegel, Dylan Sammons and Jacob DeBra.

Miami Township Police, Fire ‘Safety Fair’ will be May 16

The Miami Township Fire and EMS will join with the Miami Township Police Department to hold its annual ‘Safety Fair’ on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kroger store parking lot in Mulberry Square, 1093 Ohio 28.

The Safety Fair will include displays, demonstrations and opportunities to ask questions

of the Fire, EMS and Police de-partment personnel. There will also be equipment demonstra-tions, police cars, ambulance and fire truck tours, an aerial tower, a mass casualty trailer, a boat, and the Life Safety Edu-cation Center. In addition, a ‘Barney Fife’ impersonator will be on hand to entertain visitors and to have his photo taken.

Mark your calendars for the concerts being held at the Community Park Per-formance Pavilion at 5951 Buckwheat Road from 6:30-9:00 pm:

May 24: After Midnight - Enjoy the sounds of Classic 70’s Rock and Roll

June 21: Blue Stone Ivory – Classic Hits

Aug. 23: The Modulators - This long standing band per-forms Reggae, Dance, and Rhythm & Blues music

Sept. 20: The Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra; 6 pm

2009 Concert Calendar