NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2015  Mark Your Calendars! May 3: Cheviot Classic Car Show, 9am-3pm, HHP May 15-17: CincItalia Festival (St. Catharine), showcases Italian culture, HHP May 25: Memorial Day Parade 11:00 am May 30 – Aug. 16 – Cheviot Pool open from Noon to 8 pm everyday June 3: Cheviot Family Day 5 pm to 8 pm, HHP June 6: City Wide Yard Sale 7 am to 1 pm – rain or shine June 12-14: St. Martin of Tours Festival, HHP June 27-28: WestFest, sponsored by Cheviot Westwood Community Association July 6-10: Summer Theatre Arts Camp for children ages 5-14, Glenmore Playhouse July 15: Heroes’ Day, Cheviot Public Library, 11 am - meet professionals who serve us July 25-Aug. 3 - Precious Heart opens at Glenmore Playhouse; call for times Council Meetings 1st and 3rd Tues., 7:30 pm HHP = Harvest Home Park Did you know? There are now 12 fitness stations at Harvest Home Park! Get started on your summer exercise program, then take a dip at the Pool.

A Message to the Citizens of Cheviot from Mayor Keller:  I would like to invite you to get involved in your home City. We have many, many community events throughout the year sponsored by various civic organizations. We have several parades and church festivals, Harvest Home Fair, WestFest Street Festival, our annual Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Spooktacular and the lighting of the Nativity Scene. The City also has two wonderful parks packed full of activities, Harvest Home Park/Pool and Cheviot Memorial Fieldhouse. I hope you take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to enjoy these events and parks with family and friends. Our Police, Fire & Public Works Departments are fully staffed, top-of-the line and second to none. It’s your City - enjoy and become part of it. Pool Passes Enjoy a swim at Cheviot’s pool at Harvest Home Park from May 30th to Aug. 16th. The pool is open from noon to 8 pm, and swimming lessons are available.

The second annual Family Day is scheduled for Wed., June 3rd from 5 to 8 pm at Harvest Home Park. Come enjoy a day at the Park – bring the whole family. There will be lots of food, entertainment, games, cookie baking contest, and more. Check www.cheviot.org for more details closer to the date. WestFest 2015 This June 27th & 28th, the Cheviot Westwood Community Association (CWCA), will once again turn Harrison Ave into the westside’s biggest street party. Join us for beer, food, and live music. We’ll have 20 performances plus a kid friendly puppet show by Madcap Puppets. Also for children is a Family Friendly Kid Zone with rides, games and contests. Pioneer Park is Getting a Face Lift You may not know this park’s name, but you’ve undoubtedly walked past it many times. Pioneer Park is on Harrison Avenue in front of the municipal parking lot (across from the cemetery). New seating and landscaping are underway with funding from Cheviot Savings Bank and Home Depot. Harvest Home Park Playground Improvements Cheviot is proud to have received grant funding from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources for new playground equipment and seating this summer. The $56,328 project has $45,828 from NatureWorks and $10,500 of matching funds through generous contributions of Jerry Stautberg Memorial Fund, Cheviot Savings Bank, and CWCA. Don’t worry - the train play station will remain.

Get individual and family passes at City Hall from 8 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. –early birds get discounts. Contact Harriet Greene at 661-2700. Cheviot Family Day

Fire Department Halloween Surprise Your Cheviot Fire Department had a "special delivery" on Halloween 2014. Firefighter Dave Miller helped deliver twins Mason & Mackenzie Moore-Jackson in the backseat of a car just outside the fire station when the parents just couldn’t make it to the hospital in time. The happy parents, Charley Moore-Jackson and John Moore, are shown in the photo with the twins and Mr. Miller (far left) and Chief Bob Klein.

Cheviot Electric and Gas Aggregation Since Cheviot is part of a consortium with approximately 9 other cities, we are able to have cheaper electric and gas rates. Residents will have an electric charge of $0.0576 per kilowatt-hour that is locked in through May 2017. With regard to gas aggregation, we have a "flex down rate," which means a good rate is locked in when the winter months arrive. If the price goes down, our price does too. The good news is our price can’t go up. Cheviot Police Department Maintaining high standards for the training of our officers is crucial to maintaining the professional level of service our citizens have come to expect. To that end, the Dept. participated in an “Active Shooter” training session hosted by the Western Hamilton County Fire Chiefs Association. This training enables these officers to facilitate the inclusion of our Fire Department in our annual Active Shooter drill. Welcoming the “Fire-Side” into our preparation can speed up emergency medical response in the event of a tragedy. All officers are currently completing advanced training on response to Domestic Violence calls and recently completed training on dealing with individuals experiencing mental crises. Cheviot residents have always been a big help in providing crucial information that furthers our investigations. We greatly appreciate the calls and emails that alert us to problems of which we may not be aware. Persistent, minor annoyances can be reported at (661-2917). Anyone observing a crime-in-progress should call the Hamilton Co. Dispatcher at either 825-2280, or 911, and a Cheviot officer will respond. Our Crime Alert program continues to operate, notifying residents of criminal trends and occasional reminders in regards to awareness of potential threats. Email chpolice@cheviot.org to get on list. Cheviot Public Works The Public Works Department of Cheviot is working constantly to keep our City well maintained. The Department does concrete work, asphalt repairs, tar sealing, and general maintenance of our streets. Additionally, they keep both parks including the ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and pool in excellent condition. Cheviot is second to none with our excellent response to snow removal! And as you know, the City does great trash pick-up. Cheviot Public School Kindergarten and Pre-K enrollment is happening now at Cheviot Public School. Take advantage of the free Rising Stars Program that will be offered this summer for 4 & 5 year olds entering kindergarten in the fall. Contact Mr. Onyango Collier at 363-1400 for more information. He is also your contact if you would like to be a volunteer tutor. First day of school is August 18. Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market Check it out on Fridays 3 to 7 pm at Cheviot United Methodist Church. We Welcome Your Input! Cheviot City Council and the Administration welcome your comments and suggestions. Our phone number is 661-2700. Visit the website at www.cheviot.org and friend us at www.facebook.com/cityofcheviot.

Summer Reading Program at the Cheviot Public Library Get the kids and everyone signed up for the summer reading program. Info: http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/cheviot.html or call 369-6015. The Drama Workshop's Summer Theatre Arts Camp for children will be at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Dates are July 6-10 from 9 am to noon for ages 5-8 and from 1 pm to 4 pm for ages 9-14. Early bird discounts available. Contact Elaine Volker at eavolker@gmail.com or 235-3717. http://thedramaworkshop.org/ Renting Facilities at the Parks Did you know Cheviot residents get special prices for renting park facilities? At the Fieldhouse, reserve the building – at Harvest Home Park hold special events at the lodge, picnic shelters, or barn. Call Harriet Greene at 661-2700. Newly Renovated Tennis Courts