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City now empowered to seek lower energy bills

New businesses improve City’s economic outlook

Springdale residents passed two energyaggregate issues on the November 8ballot by wide margins, giving the Citythe right to negotiate for the lowestrates possible from a variety ofsuppliers of electricity and natural gas.The two initiatives had been placed onthe ballot to create two separateaggregation programs (one Electrical andone Natural Gas) that could saveresidents and small businesses moneyon their energy bills.

Now that the issues have passed, theCity is authorized to seek the best dealson retail electric and natural gasservices. Small businesses located inSpringdale can take advantage of theprograms. To find out if a businessqualifies, visit the Ohio Public UtilitiesCommission at www.puco.ohio.gov.

The City will develop a plan of

operation and governance for theaggregation programs. Priorto adopting the plan, Councilwill hold two public hearingsto discuss it. Before the firsthearing, a notice of thehearing is required to bepublished once a week for twoconsecutive weeks. The noticewill summarize the plan andprovide details of eachhearing. The City estimatesthat it will take approximately100 days following the initial publichearing for the aggregation programs tobegin.

By law, the City’s plan must clearlycommunicate that all Duke Energyutility customers will be enrolledautomatically in the aggregationprograms and will remain in the group,unless a customer indicates a desire not

to be enrolled in the program. The planwill describe the exact methodand procedures in which thosecustomers can indicate theirdesire to not participate. Theseprocedures shall also allow anyperson enrolled in theaggregation programs theopportunity to opt-out of theprograms every three years,without paying a switching fee.Any person who opts-out of theaggregation programs will

default to the standard service (willreturn to Duke Energy) until the personchooses an alternative supplier.

The public hearings to discuss theaggregation programs are scheduled forthe December Council meetings,December 7 and December 21 at 7 p.m.Questions can be addressed by callingthe Municipal Building at 346-5700.

As the National, State and even localeconomies have faced some of the mosttrying and difficulttimes, the City ofSpringdale hasexperienced a numberof successes that willhelp stabilize the localeconomy. Seventypercent of theSpringdale economyis comprised of Officeand Retail Businesses.Two to three yearsago, when the marketwas in its full fledgeddownward turn,Springdale — like many othercommunities — experienced a number ofvacancies and a loss of jobs.

At the end of 2009, General Electricrelocated over 1,200 jobs out of the City’soffice sector. Avon announced that itwould soon begin to eliminate two oftheir three operations (manufacturing,

returns and their call center). This wouldmean the loss of another 400 – 700 jobs.

In the City’s visibleretail area,approximately400,000 square feet ofretail space was lost,impacting 400 jobs.Retail establishmentssuch as Walmart,Circuit City, OldNavy and Borderswere some of theemployers thatclosed.

Today, the City hasadded or renewed seven office-basedbusinesses which have or will occupy453,000 square feet and employ over2,200. It is expected that Springdale’s2012 office occupancy will be 17 percentabove that of 2009, including the majorannouncement by Humana to locate inSpringdale. Other not-so-publicsuccesses are organizations such as Sugar

Creek Packing and College Source, Inc.

Springdale has added or renewed 22retail businesses, which account for647,000 square feet of space and employover 600 people. Retail occupancy levelshave or will increase from 72 percent in2009 to 83 percent in 2011.

Added to the Springdale economy wasMorris Home Furnishings, HomeEmporium, Full Throttle Karting, 5 GuysBurgers, Woodcraft, Smoq Restaurant,Front Room Furniture, Aspen Dental, theVitamin Shoppe and several others.Springdale was also able to retain anumber of businesses who simplychanged their physical address andlocation. Those who annouced plans toremain include TJ Maxx, Verizon,Treehouse Kids and Party City.

Economic development will remain apriority as Springdale and the nationbegin to emerge from difficult economictimes.

In 2011, Pictoria Office Tower has been fullyleased with 1st Financial Bank moving there.

With the temperatures dipping belowfreezing, residents should beginfocusing on family safety for the wintermonths. In many cases, tragedy can beaverted with a few moments ofplanning.

Smoke DetectorsEvery home should have at least onesmoke detector on each floor. Alldetectors should be tested frequently,with batteries changed twice a year.Prevention organizations recommendfresh batteries each time clocks arechanged with Daylight Savings Time.Since the batteries may still have usefullife, rather than discard them, placethem in another device that is lessimportant than a working smokedetector. Fire prevention organizationshighly recommend that smoke detectorsbe replaced every ten years to takeadvantage of the latest technology.

Carbon MonoxideWith homes closed up tight for thewinter and heating sources in use, thedanger of carbon monoxide poisoningincreases. Carbon Monoxide isproduced anytime a fuel (gas, oil,kerosene, wood or charcoal) is burned.Usually gases are vented to the outside,however poisoning can occur if a unitmalfunctions or a vent is blocked or

disconnected. Check heating sourcescarefully before use. If in doubt, call aprofessional to check devices.

Carbon monoxide, which is colorless,invisible, and odorless, can render aperson — or a whole family —unconscious in minutes, at which pointdeath can result. If someone —particularly a whole family — has aheadache, nausea, sudden flu-likesymptoms and/or dizziness, considerthe potential of carbon monoxidepoisoning and exit the building to getfresh air immediately. Go to aneighbor’s house or dial 9-1-1 from acell phone.

Carbon monoxide detectors can beexpensive and unreliable. Having adetector may provide a false sense ofsecurity. The best safeguard againstcarbon monoxide poisoning isprevention, knowledge and awareness.

Fireplace DangersWith higher fuel costs, more people areheating their home with fireplaces andwood stoves. While the extra warmthmay help ease heating bills, greatcaution is needed to prevent fires.

Slow burning, smoldering fires cancreate a danger of chimney fires due to

the build-up of Creosote, a tar-likesubstance. Heavier build-up isproduced when burning soft (pine,spruce, etc.) or unseasoned wood.Chimneys should be inspected andcleaned.

When creosote becomes too thick, it canignite as a frightening and dangerousfire inside the chimney. There is littleroom for doubt when a chimney fireerupts in a roaring, crackling event.The fire can quickly become so hot thatit can igniteotherstructuresaround it. Inthe event ofsuch a fire,dial 9-1-1 andget everyoneout of thehouse. Neverattempt toextinguish achimney firewith water.Instead, call9-1-1.

Many firesare caused byhot ashesdeposited in atrash can.Embers canremain redhot for daysafter a fireburns out.Always use ametal canwith a tightfitting lid. Always place the canoutdoors on a non-combustible surface.Be sure the embers have extinguishedbefore placing them at the curb for trashpick-up.

It’s a busy season for holidayshoppers... and for thieves whothrive on the fact that victims are notthinking about their safety. Bewareat all times:

A knock at the doorCriminals sometimes pose ascouriers delivering gifts. It is notuncommon for people to try to takeadvantage of others’ generosityduring the holidays by going door-to-door for charitable donations.Ask for identification and find outhow the funds will be used. Declinea donation if there are any doubts.If there is a question about solicitors,call 9-1-1 to have them checked out.

While ShoppingStay alert and always be aware ofwhat is going on around you. Park

in a well-lighted space and be sureto lock the car. Close windows andhide shopping bags and gifts in thetrunk.

Avoid carrying large amounts ofcash; pay with a check or credit cardwhenever possible.

Deter pickpockets and purse-snatchers by not overburdenyourself with packages. Be extracareful with purses and wallets.Carry a purse close to your body,not dangling by the straps. Put awallet in an inside coat or frontpants pocket.

If children accompany you to stores,teach them to go to a store clerk,security guard or police officer ifthey become separated.

For safety...The City ofSpringdale requiresa permit to beissued for woodburning appliances.Inspectors look forproper installationwith adequateclearances.Outdoor wood-fired furnaces andboilers areprohibited inSpringdale becauseof excessive smokegeneration thatimpacts adjacentproperties. Contactthe SpringdaleBuildingDepartment at 346-5730 for moreinformation.

Beware this holiday season

Like UsSpringdale haslaunched itsFacebook pageto assist in bettercommunicationwith residents.

It’s just a matter of time before a fluffywhite covering blankets the locallandscape. Springdale’s Public WorksDepartment is prepared for winter’sworst with stockpiled road salt andplows ready for action.

Short of climbing behind the wheel of aplow, there’s plenty residents can do toassist snow plow operators in theirefforts to safely and efficiently clear theroadways:n Delay non-essential travel until after

the roads have been cleared.n Park vehicles off the street. Remove

items, such as basketball hoops, fromthe right-of-way. This will enableplow operators to clear the roadwaymore efficiently. Driving a plow ischallenging enough. Imagine havingto steer around parked cars on aslippery street.

n Do not deposit snow into the street

when using a snow blower orshoveling a driveway. Not only doesthe snow require attention by roadcrews on their next pass, ahomeowner could face liability issuesshould their actions cause anaccident.

n Never allow children to play in snowpiles along the roadway. A plowoperator may not see them whenapproaching in less than optimalweather conditions, or if the childrenhave burrowed into the pile.

n If possible, wait until the plow haspassed before shoveling the area of adriveway near the street. Plowoperators are simply doing their jobby clearing the street. The snowmust be pushed to the side of theroad, which also — unfortunately —includes driveway entrances.

n Stack snow on the left side of thedriveway entrance (when facing the

house) in order to minimize theamount of snow that may be pushedinto the driveway entrance by aplow. Plows typically clear snow inthe direction of normal traffic, so alarge snowpile on the left side of adriveway will be pushed away fromthe drive entrance.

n Do not try to pass a snowplow or salttruck. Stay 100 feet back from salttrucks.

n Every truck has blind spots, so don’tassume the driver can see every areaaround the truck. Never pull upbehind a salt truck.

n The City will not take requests forstreets to be plowed. Streets areprioritized based upon traffic volumeand terrain. Heaviest traveled streetsget first attention so that emergencyvehicles can pass. Less traveledstreets — like a cul-de-sac or a dead-end street — are plowed last.

n Finally, crews are not superhuman.While they make every effort to clearthe streets in an efficient and timelymanner, they are limited by thesevere weather conditions. Pleaseremain patient during major stormevents.

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Despite the economy, Springdale hasbeen successful in finding ways tomake improvements in thecommunity by leveraging its owncapital with various grants.

Chamberlain ParkImprovements have started inChamberlain Park along the BeaverRun Stream. Improvements includereplacement of a failing wall system,installation of riffles that help slow theflow of water during major stormevents, and installation of vegetationto reforest the area and stabilize thebank. Funding was made availablethrough a grant from the OhioEnvironmental Protection Agency.The grant covered 80 percent of the$326,867 project cost, with Springdaleproviding a 20 percent match.

Century Circle NorthCentury Circle North, east of CenturyBoulevard, will be totallyreconstructed with new curbs, stormsewer improvements and a roadwaysurface. The project is estimated at$535,000, with 70 percent of the

funding covered by a grant from theOhio Public Works Commission.Springdale will fund the other 30percent of the cost. The project will bebid in early 2012, with completionprojected by the fall.

Traffic signal upgradesTraffic signals are being upgraded toLED light fixtures to reduce energyconsumption and provide bettersignal visibility. Springdale willcover 20 percent of the funding, withthe balance coming from a federalgrant. Total cost of the upgradedsignals will be $908,551. The projecthas been awarded to a localcontractor, with all work coordinatedthrough Ohio Department ofTransportation.

NB SR 747 Turn LaneAn additional left turn lane will beadded to northbound SR 747 towestbound I-275 to betteraccommodate higher traffic volumes.Springdale will pay roughly fourpercent of the cost, with the balancefunded by other outside sources.

Springdale projects taking fulladvantage of grant resources

Springdale OfferingSupport seeks your help inadopting a local family inneed for the holiday. Taxdeductible donations are

also accepted.Call 346-5774 or 346-5725

for information.

How you can help road crews this winter

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Beware: these vampires bite your walletIn these tough economic times, everydollar counts. Yet, many residents maybe wasting money for electricity and noteven realize it.

Beware of what DukeEnergy calls “energy vam-pires,” electrical devicesthat use electricity, evenwhen they’re turned off.Taken together, they canaccount for as much as 20percent of a home electricbill! These devices include:n Wall warts: These are

devices like cell phone chargersthat have a large plug. They consumeenergy, even when the device to becharged is not plugged in.

n Bricks: Cords used with laptopcomputers, televisions and somecable TV equipment are often joined

in the middle by large blackboxes. These “bricks” use

energy continuously aslong as they remainplugged in. Otherexamples include cableand satellite boxes;digital TV converters;DVR, VCR and DVD

players; MP3 players;video game consoles,

standby coffee makers,devices that turn on instantly

with remote control and deviceswith a standby light or clock.

It sounds too simple to be true, butunplugging these devices when not inuse can save money.

Other ways to saven Use energy-saving features

commonly built into personalcomputers.

n Plug wall warts and bricks intopower strips, then turn them offwhen not needed. Using “smart”power strips makes it even easier.

These power strips automatically cutoff power when devices are not inuse.

More ways to save energyn Change the filter on your furnace. A

dirty filter makes the furnace workharder, which uses more energy.

n Maintain your heating system. Haveyour system checked out by alicensed technician to optimizeefficiency and help prevent costlyrepairs.

n Use a programmable thermostat. Youcan save up to 10 percent every yearon your energy use by cutting backthe temperature 10 to 15 degrees foreight hours a day (such as whilesleeping or away at work).

n Adjust the brightness on your TV.Some newer televisions areautomatically configured for “store”mode, which is a brighter, high-energy mode set by manufacturersbefore they’ve been shipped to stores.That high level of brightness may notbe necessary in your living room. Tryout the “home” setting for a betterpicture, longer TV life and energysavings of up to 30 percent.

Most people attend educationalprograms to increase their incomepotential. An educational program willsoon be available in Springdale thatcould save a life. A six-week program,Healthy U is being offered inSpringdale for adults with Type 2diabetes. The program is also open tothose providing care to those with thecondition. Tuition will be absolutelyfree.

An emphasis will be placed onmanaging symptoms, improving thediabetic’s quality of life and savingmoney on health care costs. Topicsinclude healthy eating, usingmedications correctly, blood sugarcontrol and preventing complications.

The 6 week program will begin inJanuary. To enroll, call 346-5725.Enrollment is limited.

General Information.........................346-5700Mayor Doyle Webster

City Building .............................. 346-5705Home ...................................... 671-4489

Clerk of Council/Finance DirectorKathy McNear ............................... 671-2510

City AdministratorDerrick Parham ............................. 346-5700

Assistant City AdministratorJerry Thamann .............................. 346-5700

Building Department........................ 346-5730Finance Department ........................ 346-5700Police Department (non-emergency)....... 346-5760Fire Department (non-emergency).......... 346-5580Health Department .......................... 346-5725Public Works Department.................. 346-5520Property Maintenance& Zoning Hotline............................. 346-5734Recreation Department .....................346-3910Income Tax Department ....................346-5715Public InformationPhone Line ................................... 346-5757Internet Address .............. www.springdale.orge-mail address ............. admin@springdale.org

How can we help?

Police or Fire Emergency

9•1•1Not an emergency? Then call

346-5760 for Police346-5580 for Fire Tuition is FREE at Healthy U

The Springdale Health Departmentoffers a variety of programs forresidents. For appointments orinformation, call 346-5725. Servicesinclude:

Immunizations for children areprovided monthly on the first and thirdWednesday mornings.

Lipid/Glucose Screening blood testing

is offered monthly on the thirdThursday mornings.

Blood pressures are taken monthly onthe third Tuesday at Community Centerfrom 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The serviceis also available by appointment.

Home visits by Springdale’s nurse arealso available to elderly and disabledresidents.

These healthy services are available

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The holidays tend to producemountains of trash. Fact: there’s 25percent more trash betweenThanksgiving and New Year’s than anyother period of the year — that’s anextra 25 million tons of waste. Theseideas can help combat clutter and resultin an environmentally friendly holiday:

Paper Wasten Send holiday e-cards as opposed to

countless paper cards, or purchasecards made from recycled paper.

n Reuse packaging peanuts and boxeswhen shipping presents.

n Don’t wrap oversized gifts. Make atreasure hunt out of it, or simply tie abow around them.

n Practice BYOB – Bring Your Own Bagwhen shopping.

n Give gifts that don’t need to bewrapped, like gift certificates ortickets to concerts or sporting events.

n Avoid using tinsel on the tree thisyear — consider making ornamentsfrom things around the house,instead. Homemade ornaments willbe more memorable.

n Recycle cardboard boxes.n Recycle wine corks.n Old gift cards? Best Buy will take

those off your hands.

Holiday Foodn Plan meals wisely and practice

portion control to minimize waste inthe first place.

n Send holiday leftovers home withguests in reusable plastic containers.

n Compost food waste. Fruits andvegetables are great material forbackyard composting — they’renatural fertilizers.

Conserving Energyn Turn the heat down before a party—

body heat will add warmth to theroom.

n Have a candlelit dinner.n Plan holiday shopping in advance

and consolidate trips to save gasn Use timers on holiday lights for

energy saving.n Use smaller lights when decorating

— they use less wattage andconsume less energy.

n About 40 percent of all battery salesoccur during the holiday season.Consider purchasing rechargeablebatteries to accompany electronicgifts this year.

Each person can make a difference justby slightly changing holiday habits.For questions about recycling, call theRecycling Hotline at 946-7766 or visitHamiltonCountyRecycles.org.

Join Us!Regularly Scheduled

Monthly MeetingsHeld at the Springdale MunicipalBuilding, 11700 Springfield Pike:

City Council1st & 3rd Wednesdays of

each month at 7 p.m.

Planning Commission2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Board of Health2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

(except June, July & August)

Board of Zoning Appeals3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Held at the Community Center:Recreation Commission

1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.(except June, July & August)

For more information about meetings and events, please call the

Municipal Building at 346-5700.

How to cut down on waste this holiday

There’s always something happeningwith the Springdale Garden Club(SGC). In November, the SGC met inthe Fire Department’s training room tomake the Christmas swags forplacement on the Welcome to SpringdaleSigns andCommunityBuildings.Oncecompleted,the PublicWorksDepartmentinstalled theswags.

In January,the SGC willpresent aworkshopentitled “Landscaping Your FrontEntrance.” Ann Fox, a CincinnatiHorticultural Society member andlandscape designer, will be thepresenter. Guests are always welcomebut reservations are needed to betterplan for the numbers to be inattendance.

A program on starting seeds will beoffered in February. Some Clubmembers have perfected the art andwill offer helpful tips.

The SGC’s High Tea is planned forMarch. Club members sponsor theirown tables and use their own dishesand linens. The end result is a uniqueevent. Space is limited, so earlyreservations are recommended. The

past two yearshave resulted incapacity crowds.

April’s programwill discuss theplanning of acutting garden.The month is alsothe time membershelp SpringdaleElementarySchool with itsButterfly garden.

May plans include the SGC AnnualFlower Sale, planting flowers in thebeds in front of the Community Centerand helping the school children plantannuals in their Butterfly garden.

The 2012 season will end with a gardentour in June in the local area.

New members are always welcome.For meeting information, contact JoanKnox at joanknox99@fuse.net or at 674-7755.

Garden Club members stay busy evenduring the long cold winter season

Karen Reynolds enjoys High Tea with her daughter, Robin,and grandchildren Halley, Anna and Dawn.

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Springdale Youth Boosters will accept spring andsummer sports sign-ups beginning January 2through January 31. All participants must have acurrent Community Center membership toregister for spring sports.

Knothole Baseball is open to children who wereborn between May 1, 1998, and April 30, 2005.Sign-up cost is $40 ($55 after January 31).

Instructional T-Ball is offered to children bornbetween May 1, 2005 and April 30, 2007.

Introduce your child to baseball and softball inthis T-ball league. Cost is $20 per child ($35after January 31).

Girls Softball is open to girls who were bornbetween August 1, 1993 and July 31, 2005. Thecost is $40 ($55 after January 31).

SAY Spring Soccer is offered to children bornbetween August 1, 1992 and July 31, 2005.Sign-up cost is $40 ($55 after January 31).

SPRING SPORTS SIGN-UPS

INDIVIDUAL FAMILY

ACTIVITY MEMBERSHIPS $20 $30INCLUDES USE OF GYMNASIUM, GAME ROOM, TRACK, TENNIS COURTS, COMPUTER LAB AND ELIGIBILITY FOR YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS

FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS $50 $70INCLUDES ABOVE, PLUS USE OF FITNESS CENTERMUST BE 16+ TO USE FITNESS CENTER INDEPENDENTLY

(14 & 15 WHEN WITH A PARENT)

POOL MEMBERSHIPS $75 $95INCLUDES ALL OF ABOVE, PLUS POOL

RACQUETBALL MEMBERSHIPS $15 $25REQUIRES ACTIVITY, FITNESS OR POOL MEMBERSHIP

SENIOR POOL MEMBERSHIP $20RESIDENTS 62 AND OLDER (AND THEIR SPOUSE) CAN RECEIVE A POOL MEMBERSHIP (PER PERSON)

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP $150 $200INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES. PARTICIPATION IN YOUTHOR ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS ON AVAILABILITY BASIS ONLY. LEAGUE REGULATIONS MAY APPLY.

6 MONTH BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP $85 $125SAME AS ABOVE, BUT FOR SIX MONTH PERIOD

NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP $300 $400INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES. PARTICIPATION IN YOUTHOR ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS ON AVAILABILITY BASIS ONLY. LEAGUE REGULATIONS MAY APPLY.

6 MONTH NON-RES. MEMBERSHIP $160 $225INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES. PARTICIPATION IN YOUTHOR ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS ON AVAILABILITY BASIS ONLY. LEAGUE REGULATIONS MAY APPLY.

Community Center2012 Memberships

ALL REGISTERED RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY CENTER.

REGULAR HOURSMONDAY - THURSDAY ........... 9 AM - 9 PMFITNESS CENTER & INDOOR TRACK OPEN AT 6 AM

FRIDAY .............................. 9 AM - 9 PMFITNESS CENTER & INDOOR TRACK OPEN AT 6 AM

SATURDAY .......................... 9 AM - 5 PM

SUNDAY ................................... CLOSED

HOLIDAY CLOSINGSCHRISTMAS DAY .......................... CLOSEDSUNDAY, DECEMBER 25

DECEMBER 26 ........................... CLOSED

NEW YEAR’S DAY ......................... CLOSEDSUNDAY, JANUARY 1

JANUARY 2................................. CLOSED

JUST FOR YOUTHCLUB RECClub Rec is a community based volunteer orga-nization thatprovides orga-nized activitiesand eventsthat help fulfillthe recreation-al needs ofchildren in 5th- 8th grade.The purpose of Club Rec is to have fun, organizeactivities and volunteer in our community. If youare looking for fun activities, a way to meet newfriends, and an opportunity to serve theSpringdale community, come see what it’s about!The cost is $10, which includes a t-shirt.

KIDS GUITAR LESSONSTuesday • 4:00-5:00 pmThe session meets for eight weeks for $96.Class size is limited to 12 students. Call instruc-tor Ed Riley at 671-1760 with questions.Students must provide guitar, small amplifier andheadphones.

MS. DENA’S BALLETAges 5-8Monday & Wednesday • 4:30-5:30 pmYour kids can learn classical ballet through funand creative themes. Your child will enjoy learn-ing basic barre techniques, musicality and bodyawareness. Ms. Dena is a former professionalballet teacher with the Toledo Ballet Company.For information, contact Dena at 761-0671.

ANNUAL SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHFriday, December 9 • 11:30 am • GE ParkWindows on the Green Restaurantwill feature a mouthwatering menu,along with entertainment provided byLegend Lore and speaker CeciWiselogel. Cost is $14 for membersand $16 for guests. Reservations mustbe made with payment by December 4.Call 346-3910 with questions.

SPRINGDALE YOUTH BOOSTERSCINEMA HORSERACESSaturday, February 25 • 7:00 pm

The Youth Boosters willhost their annual CinemaHorseraces in the auxiliarygymnasium. Call or stopat the Community Centerto get tickets.

SPECIAL EVENTS & SEASONAL PROGRAMS

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION, CALL THE SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 346-3910, OR EMAIL GOPLAY@SPRINGDALE.ORG. WWW.SPRINGDALE.ORG/GOPLAY

Gift Certificates Available!Community Center gift certificates areavailable for all memberships. Show

a special family or individual howmuch you care with a 2012

Community Center membership.Recipients must meet eligibility

requirements. Call or stop by theCommunity Center for more details.

THEGIVING TREEUntil December 9Check out the Giving Treein the Community Centerlobby. Select anornament and bring thatgift either wrapped orunwrapped to theSpringdaleCommunity Centerby Friday,December 9.

Contact the Community Center at 346-3910for information and additional activities.

AARP INCOME TAX HELPAs 2011 winds down and you are organizingyour affairs, rememberthat we offer AARP TaxHelp beginning in January.Call after the first of theyear for appointments forthis free tax filing servicefor those senior citizenswith simple federal andstate returns.

SPRINGDALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBMeet new people! The Springdale SeniorCitizens group is open to residents who are atleast 55 years of age. Stop by one of theTuesday morning socials, held every Tuesday at9:30 am at the Springdale Community Center.The group participates in Chair Exercises everyTuesday at Noon and also hosts several partiesand trips each year.

CHAIR VOLLEYBALLMondays • 10:00-11:30 am Wednesdays • 12:00- 1:30 pmJoin this fun activity along with others 55 andolder. Some of the differences are that playersare seated in chairs, serve rotates, but playersdon’t, a beach ball is used instead of a volleyball,and there are an unlimited number of hits toreturn the ball.

BADMINTONTuesdays • 10:30 a.m.- noonAll equipment is provided, just bring a positiveattitude and willingness to learn!

INVESTMENT CLUBSecond Friday of each month • 9:30-11:30 amAdult and senior members are invited to join thisgroup and learn about investing and the stockmarket. For information, contact Marti Puthoff at870-9776.

PRIME TIME DINERSget together once a month and dine at some ofthe area’s great restaurants. The group meets atthe restaurant at 6 pm. Call 346-3910 or stop bythe Community Center front desk to register.

DUPLICATE BRIDGEMondays • 12:15-3:30 pmContact Lew Chizer at 812-637-1441.

PARTY BRIDGETuesdays • 12:30-4:00 pmContact Barb Slaughter at 772-2302 forinformation.

CANASTAThursdays • 1:00 pm

EUCHREFridays • 1:00-3:00 pmContact Jo Ann Frech at 671-6663 forinformation.

PINOCHLEMondays • 1:00-4:00 pm

500Thursdays • 9:30 am-12:00 pmContact Maria Schottelkotte at 942-2350 forinformation.

CORN HOLEWednesdays • 12:30-3:00 pmGames are played in the auxiliary gym.

WII GAME DAY1st and 3rd Friday of the monthTry your hand at this fun interactive video game!Bowling, golf, baseball, tennis, to name a few!

LET’S GET FITMonday & Wednesday • 10:30-11:30 amThe many benefits with this class includeworking major muscle groups to increasestrength and flexibility for daily living, reducingthe risk of falls, and reducing stress. The classfollows a video “Resisting Muscle Loss” offeredby the Hamilton County General Health District.This class is FREE.

L.I.F.E CLASSTuesday & Thursday • 11:00 am -12:00 pmFrom getting out of a chair to lifting groceries,this FREE class will help you with everydaymovements. We’ll also include some balanceexercises and stretching to make this a completeworkout.

LINE DANCING WITH THE HELTSMonday • 1:00-2:00 pmFor singles or couples, this class is a great wayto exercise and have fun at the same time! Ifyou can stand, walk, move from left to right andenjoy a variety of music, this class is perfect foryou! Wear comfortable soft soled shoes.Contact Jerry or Kathy at 321-6776 forinformation.

RED HAT SOCIETY1st Friday of each monthThe group travels to tea rooms in the area toenjoy delightful food and conversation. If youare interested in joining the group, call theCommunity Center.

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BOOT CAMPMonday • 5:30-6:15 pmJoin Drill Sergeant Jay for a day’s worth of train-ing including sprints, lunges, weight training andaerobic activity. Start at any exercise level andtrain to the next level all while eliminating fat andcreating muscle! This is a FREE class.

CARDIO KICKBOXINGTuesday, Thursday & Sunday • 5:45-6:45 pmSaturday • 11:00 am - 12:00 noonA great workout that burns serious calories.You’ve never sweated this much or burned thismany calories. Call instructor Elaine McKay at825-7443 for information.

GUITAR & BASS LESSONSTuesday & Thursday • 6:30-7:30 pm

Any level. The sessionmeets for eight weeks for$96. Class size is limited to12 students. Call instructorEd Riley at 671-1760 withquestions. Students mustprovide guitar, small amplifi-er, and headphones.

JAZZERCISETuesday, Thursday & Saturday • 9:30-10:30 amMonday, Wednesday & Friday • 5:45-6:45 pmA sweat inducing, calorie burning aerobic work-

out. Call Elaine Smith at 575-1620 if you havequestions.

R&B LINE DANCINGWednesday • 6:50-7:50 pmFriday • 12:45-2:00 pmThis ain’t your grandma’sdance class! A fun andexciting dance class foradults. Learn the MichaelJackson, the Funki Salsa,and more. This class willget you movin’ andgroovin’. Contact Annettefor information at 742-4469.

SLIMNASTICSMonday, Wednesday & Friday • 9:15-10:15 amJoin instructor Sue Smith for this energetic aero-bics class for women. Best of all, it’s FREE!Bring a towel and small hand weights, if youwould like.

ZUMBATuesday & Thursday from 6:50-7:50 pmDitch the workout, join the party! Set to Latin andother international music, this workout combinesdance and aerobic moves. Through interval train-ing of fast and slow rhythms, Zumba will sculptand tone your body. For information, contactDebbie at 205-5064.

ADULT FITNESS & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

ADULT/SENIOR PROGRAMS

2012 TRAVEL PREVIEWJanuary 26 • Community CenterAttend one or several of the trips

planned for the year. For information,call 346-3910.

FREEBlood Pressure Checks3rd Tuesday • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Springdale honored for promotion of healthy programs The City of Springdale has earned anaward from the Ohio Department ofHealth for outstanding achievements in

implementing health-related policies andproviding healthycommunityenvironments. Theaward recognizes thecommunity’s efforts inencouraging andenabling employees,residents and visitors

to make healthy choices, includingparticipating in physical activity, eatinggood nutritious foods, and avoidingtobacco. Only nine communities inOhio received the honor.

Ohio establishes hotline toreport abuse of exotic animalsIn the shadow of events in eastern Ohiosurrounding exotic animals, the state

Department of Natural Resources haslaunched a new toll-free hotline (855-DWA-OHIO) and website(dangerouswildanimals.ohio.gov) forreporting suspected abuse or neglect ofexotic, dangerous animals. Springdaleadopted its own local regulation in 1996(Regulation 90.155 Keeping andMaintaining Wild or PotentiallyDangerous Animals), which makes itunlawful to harbor/keep a wild orpotentially dangerous animal withinthe City of Sprindale.

Mammogram Van returnsto Springdale in the springThe Jewish Hospital MobileMammography Van will visit theSpringdale Community Center onTuesday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. tonoon. To arrange for an appointment,call 686-3300. A minimum of 15participants is needed. Insurance willbe directly billed (Mammography isusually covered, but to be safe, check that

Jewish Hospital is a panel provider withyour insurance provider). Financialassistance may be available by calling686-3306.

Holiday tree disposal setDecember 29 to January 8City crews will collect holiday trees leftat the curb between December 29 andJanuary 8. Trees will be picked upduring the City’s regular weeklychipper schedule. Please do not placeyour tree in a plastic bag unless it isintended for trash pickup. Note thattrash/recyclable pickup during theholidays will follow the normalschedule.

Flu shots still availableat Health DepartmentFlu shots are still available at theSpringdale Health Department on thefirst and third Wednesday mornings, orby appointment by calling 346-5725.Children are free; adults are $10.

City of Springdale11700 Springfield PikeSpringdale, Ohio 45246

MayorDoyle H. Webster

Office .............................346-5705Home ..............................671-4489

At-Large Council MembersEdward Knox .......................674-7755James Squires .....................671-6297Bob Diehl ...........................851-6560

Districts Council Members1 Lawrence Hawkins III .........742-42952 Holly McQuillan-Emerson ....742-24183 Marjorie Harlow................671-69164 Tom Vanover ...................671-7034

Clerk of Council/Finance DirectorKathy McNear......................671-2510

City AdministratorDerrick Parham ....................346-5700

Assistant City AdministratorJerry Thamann .....................346-5700

email ......................admin@springdale.org

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