The Springdale Veterans Memorial isnearing completion. The officialopening ceremony has been planned forMemorial Day weekend in 2009. Only afew details remain to be completed atthe quiet place of tribute on thenortheast corner of Springfield Pike(State Route 4) and Lawnview Avenue.

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The new schedule for openingceremonies has allowed an extension oftime to purchase individually engravedpaverstones that will honor Veteransand non-veterans alike. The pavers arenot limited to just Springdale residents.A paverstone can be purchased via theform below.

In addition to the final phase ofpaverstones to be installed, the

Memorial Day opening will permit theinstallation of two life-sized bronzestatues of a soldier and a sailor beingcrafted by renowned sculptor GaryCarson, completing all details plannedfor the memorial.

The concept for the memorial began totake shape in 2000 when SpringdaleCity Council established the VeteransMemorial Committee.

Donors sought for holiday programSpringdale Offering Support (SOS)will again coordinate the “Adopt aFamily” holiday program. Eachsponsor will provide much neededassistance to a local family withchildren during the holidays. Sponsors will receive a briefdescription of the family, as wellas the gender, age and giftpreference for each child in thefamily. Sponsors provide eachchild on the list with one clothingitem (T-shirt, sweat shirt, gloves/hator sweat suit) and a few other items(toys/games) identified on eachchild’s wish list. If enough donors participate, eachfamily will also receive a grocerygift card for $30-$50 for holidayfood items. Contact the SpringdaleHealth Department at 346-5725 to“Adopt a Family” or make adonation to benefit the “Adopt aFamily” Program.

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The name on the paverstone may contain up to 3 lines, with each linecontaining up to 20 upper case letters (numbers, blank spaces andpunctuation count as a letter). All names will be centered, unlessotherwise noted. Be sure to print your letters clearly.

Please reserve a paverstone in my name!

Make checks payable to Springdale Veterans Memorial. ($15 for each paverstone)

Mail to: Springdale Veterans Memorial • 11700 Springfield Pike • Springdale OH 45246

Your name: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ Zip:________________________________

Telephone: _________________________ Email: ______________________________________

The name below is for a: Veteran (or someone currently in service) Non-Veteran

Deadline extended

to 3/31/09!

Holiday tree disposalCity crews will collect holidaytrees left at the curb betweenDecember 29 and January 8.Trees will then be picked upduring the City’s regular weeklychipper schedule. If weather doesnot permit the chipper service,trees may be dropped at theRumpke Sanitary Landfill from11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm onSaturdays, January 3 & 10.

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The September 14thwindstorm impacted everyresident in some way, somemore than others. Thedamage that resulted fromSeptember’s hurricane forcewinds posed an immediatethreat and was the focus ofemergency personnel andcity crews. The resultingpower outages proved to bea long-term challenge for manyresidents, as well as City officials.

After addressing urgent safety needs inthe early stages of the windstorm, theclean-up began. Two, sometimes three,chipper crews worked 12-hour days, 6days a week, and 8 hours on Sundayfrom September 15 thru October 13 fora total of more than 2,500 hours. Thisprocess produced 243 loads equaling2,430 tons of chips.Residents and businesses should lookupon the event as a reminder of justhow vulnerable they may be to disaster.Since the storm involved wind only,had the weather system included heavyrains, the event would have been farworse.

Each resident and business should

consider the event as arehearsal — of sorts —to events which couldbe far more severe orlong-lasting. As itwas, many residentswere forced to enduredays without power,absence ofcommunication, lackof gasoline (since

pumps require electricity to operate), and— in some cases — a lack of readilyavailable food or medication.

The Boy Scout’s motto is “Be Prepared.”

It is a motto worthy of attention by eachperson in today’s uncertain world.Being prepared for an emergency —whether as a business or resident —takes advanced planning. Reacting toan emergency situation without properpreparation makes it almost impossibleto address basic needs.

Popular literature on disasterpreparedness states that individualsneed to be capable of being self-sustaining for a minimum of three days.More information is available atwww.ready.gov provided by the U.S.Department of Homeland Security.

Windstorm: a reminder for readiness

An “on-time” tax return filing must bedelivered to the tax department by April15th or postmarked the same date. Theitems required to be included with theCity tax return include W-2 form(s),page 1 of the Federal form 1040 (and/orother applicable Federal forms), form1099 if applicable, and any otherschedule to support income.

Tax Department HoursThe Tax Department hours are M-F8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and selectSaturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certainevening hours will be offered in April(to be scheduled in early 2009).

Who Must FileAll residents 19 years and older arerequired to file an earnings tax return,whether or not tax is due. In addition,all businesses located in Springdale and

businesses which earn income as aresult of work performed or servicesrendered in Springdale are also requiredto file a tax return, whether or not tax isdue.

Extension RequestsExtension requests must be received inwriting by the filing due date. If theaccount is current an extension of 71⁄2months will be granted.

FormsForms are available by mail and onlineat www.springdale.org.

QuestionsFor tax related questions, call the taxoffice at 346-5715 or visit the tax office atthe City Municipal Building. (See theweb site address noted above forSaturday hours).

Citywide leaf collection is underway.The final week for leaf pick-up on thewest side of State Route 4 is December8-12. The final week of pick-up on theeast side of State Route 4 is December15-19. Since demand cannot be forecast,crews may run behind scheduledepending on volume and weatherconditions.

You can help crews stay on schedule bykeeping the following points in mind asyou rake leaves:n Leaves should be raked to the area

between the curb and sidewalk (Please

do not rake leaves into the street, sincethey could block drainage during heavyrainfall.)

n Do not rake branches, rocks, bottles orcans into the leaves.

n Keep trash separate from leaves.

n Do not block sidewalks with leaf piles.

n Do not bag leaves unless they areintended for regular trash pickup

n Remember that wet leaves can beslippery, so be careful!

For more information, call the Public Works Department at346-5520.Join Us!

Regularly ScheduledMonthly Meetings

Held 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 Commission1st 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.

City taxes due April 15

Leaf pick-up in final weeks

Many articles have been written inpolice publications coveringprofessional issues such as techniquesfor approaching vehicles, searching forillegal contraband and safety issuesfrom the officer's perspective. Few havebeen written for the benefit of a driverwho should understand issues from anofficer’s viewpoint.

Officers understand that a traffic stop —for whatever reason— is a traumaticevent for mostdrivers. Likewise,every traffic stop is astressful time for anofficer as well.Police officers muchprefer to havepositive contact withcitizens as opposedto the negativecontact associatedwith stopping amotorist.

Enforcement oftraffic laws,however, is a part ofthe job. Often, anofficer is assigned toenforce a specifictraffic law as a resultof citizen complaintsor, as in the case ofthe I-275construction zone,by the request of theOhio Department ofTransportation(ODOT) and thecontractorundertaking theroad work. Officersalso target high accident areas in theinterest of public safety. Funding forspecific areas of enforcement can comefrom federal, state or local funds.

When stopping a motorist, an officerhas no idea who is in the vehicle.Information about the vehicle owner isreadily available from an officer’sMobile Data Computer, however, theowner may not be the driver. Otheroccupants are also unknown to theofficer. While a motorist may feel anofficer is making an overcautiousapproach, the officer is taking time toassess what tactics he is going to utilize.

What a driver may see as just a routinestop for a speeding ticket is exactly theopposite to the officer. “Routine” trafficstops have left too many officers injured,sometimes fatally. For safety’s sake, anofficer will activate all exterioremergency lights to ensure approachingdrivers exercise caution. Drivers andother occupants should remain in thevehicle, another precaution for theofficer's benefit.

Once contact ismade by the officer,a driver will berequired to providea driver’s license,registration, andproof of insurance.After providing thedocuments, anofficer usuallyreveals why thedriver was stoppedand may allow abrief period for acomment beforereturning to hiscruiser. This is thetime for the driver tomake note ofextenuatingcircumstances thatmay havecontributed to theofficer’s perceptionof a violation.

A driver is welladvised to make anexplanation briefand notargumentative. Atraffic stop cannot beinitiated without

cause, so an officer’s observation of atraffic infraction is all that is required toissue a citation. The time to argue thecase is in front of a judge.

The officer will try to limit the durationof the traffic stop, especially alongheavily traveled highways. If stoppedfor a speeding violation, mostjurisdictions do not require an officer toshow the speed measuring device.Doing so prolongs the stop and exposesthe officer and motorist to addedexposure to passing traffic.

When stopped, be prepared to receive a

citation. If stopped in a school zone,residential area or a construction zone, aticket is issued in nearly every stop.

Don’t argue the merits of the ticket andbe very careful of making disparagingor threatening comments toward theofficer. Most police vehicles areequipped with video cameras thatrecord each stop. The officer isequipped with a body mic that recordsall conversations which can be used asevidence.

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Traffic Stop

A stressful time for driver and officer

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

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

Clerk of Council/Finance DirectorKathy McNear .......................... 671-2510City AdministratorCecil Osborn ........................... 346-5700Assistant AdministratorDerrick Parham........................ 346-5700Building 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 .............................. 346-5757InternetAddress ............... 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

TRAFFIC STOPfun facts & myths

n The odds of getting a ticket arerelative to the age of the officer, sohope to see a graying old veteran tohobble into the rearview mirror

n The odds of getting a ticket increaseas the color of the officers uniformgets lighter. A dark blue offerssome hope that a warning will beissue. A light gray uniform (theOhio Highway Patrol) probablymeans that the driver will likely geta citation.

n The top excuse for speeding is “Igotta go to the bathroom.” Forgetabout it... it doesn’t work.

n Don’t be fooled into thinking it isless costly to go to court than paythe ticket. A court appearance maylead to court costs, not countingany time away from work.

n Driving 15-20 miles an hour overthe speed limit doesn’t save thatmuch time and usually isn’t worththe added time to a trip caused by atraffic stop or the cost of a speedingticket.

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Residents may qualify for free sewage cleanupRegardless of comprehensive preventivemeasures, sometimes it still happens. Aprolonged rain event or a sewageblockage causes a nastyback-up into a basement.

When such an eventhappens, Springdaleresidents can getassistance from theHamilton County Water-In-Basement (WIB)program. First offered in2004, the WIB programprovides free cleanupand damage claims assistance to homeand business owners experiencing asewage backup caused by a capacityissue or blockage in a public sewer.

The impacted resident can also havefree backup prevention devices installedat the property if it has a history ofsewer backups.

Since its introduction in January 2004,the WIB program has fielded 16,000telephone calls, cleaned up more than1,500 properties, and protected morethan 580 homes with chronic issuesfrom further backups.

Currently, the number of calls is holdingsteady at about 3,000-4,000 annually,with about ten percent of the callers

receiving clean-upassistance.

After receiving a call,crews visit the propertyinvolved to determinethe cause of the backupand whether freeassistance can beprovided. In mostcases, a sewage backupis caused by roots or

other blockages in the private sewer linebetween the property and the publicsewer. Because the trouble does notinvolved the public system, the problemdoes not qualify for the WIB program.

Since 2004, the number of cleanupsperformed each year has been generallydecreasing. The decline is attributed toWIB backup prevention devices inhomes, cleaning and maintenanceprogram for public sewers, and theconstruction of larger-capacity sewersacross the county.

The WIB program is available to all

Hamilton County residents and is freeof charge. To report a sewage backup,call the Metropolitan Sewer District’sCustomer Service Line at (513) 352-4900.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE& ZONING ACTIONS IN 2008

The Springdale PropertyMaintenance Code requires thatproperties be maintained to specificminimum standards. This not onlyprotects the occupants of theproperty, but also their propertyvalues and, more importantly, theproperty values of the entireneighborhood. The SpringdaleZoning Code assures that uses arecompatible with the property and theneighborhood as a whole. TheSpringdale Building Departmentproactively enforces these two codesthrough a variety of programs.

The following tabulation of violationnotices reflects the results of thisenforcement effort from January 1through October 29, 2008:TYPE OF VIOLATION # OF NOTICESResidential PropertyMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827Residential Zoning . . . . . . . . . . 133High Grass Violation . . . . . . . . 107Commercial Property . . . . . . . . . 32

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . 1,099PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ZONING HOTLINE

513-346-5734

Where are youkeepin’ your cans?The Springdale Property MaintenanceCode limits where residents can storegarbage cans. Except when placed at

the curb for pick-up, trashcans must be stored in theside or rear yards. Whenplaced in the side yard,trash cans must be screenedfrom view from the streetby a fence, wall orlandscaping.

The Property Maintenance Code allowstrash cans to be placed at the curb after6 p.m. the night before trash collection.They must be removed from the curbby 6 a.m. the day following collection.

In most cases, a flip of a switch canturn on furnaces that have beendormant all summer. Yet fewresidents have given a second thoughtto whether or not their heating systemis safe to operate.

The Springdale Fire Department notesthe importance of having a heatingsystem checked annually by a qualifiedprofessional. Furnaces, fireplaces,wood stoves and their chimneys shouldbe inspected and cleaned prior to thestart of every heating season. With thehigh cost of traditional heating, manyresidents have purchased alternateheating sources, such as keroseneheaters and wood burning stoves.When using alternative portableheaters, remember that they need to beplaced at least three feet from anythingthat could burn.

While flames and heat are obviousdangers, be equally mindful of theinvisible dangers of carbon monoxide— a colorless, odorless, potentially

deadly gas produced by fuel-burningequipment, such as furnaces, woodstoves, fireplaces, and kerosene heaters.Each property should have at least onecarbon monoxide alarm installed nearsleeping areas.

Carbon monoxide poisoning results influ-like symptoms. Victims complain ofa headache, dizziness, weakness,nausea, vomiting, chest pain, andconfusion which can escalate tounconsciousness and death. If carbonmonoxide poisoning is suspected, or acarbon monoxide alarm sounds,immediately vacate the building and goto a neighbor’s home to call 911.

In addition to carbon monoxidedetectors, every Springdale home andbusiness should have working smokealarms installed on every level and neareach sleeping area.

For information or help with a smokealarm, call the Springdale FireDepartment at 346-5580.

Check heating units before use

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

SPECIAL EVENTS & SEASONAL PROGRAMS

Springdale Parks and Recreation is makingseveral changes to help improve service andcommunication with members and residents.

Relocation of Front DeskThe most notable change is the relocation of thefront desk. The main work station has beenmoved to the area facing the entryway to betterserve guests, as well as improve security bymonitoring those entering and leaving thefacility.

New ID cards & membership systemThanks to a new computer system which will beintroduced January 2, memberships will beprovided throughout the year on rollingexpirations. Currently, all memberships expireon February 28. With the new system,memberships will expire a year from the date ofpurchase, or a year from the current expirationdate, whichever is later. For instance, 2008memberships renewed in January will expire onFebruary 28, 2010. A member renewing amembership on March 24 will have a newexpiration date of March 24, 2010.

With membership renewals, a new membershipcard will be issued that will eliminate the need toreprint cards every year. All members will needto get their picture taken for their new cards thisyear.

Utilization tracking & accountabilityOver the next several months, changes will beintroduced for memberships and entry proce-dures. Beginning in December, to better trackusage of the Community Center and the variousofferings, membership cards will be swiped torecord the visit and use of areas such as the gymand track. The new cards will also be swiped bythe pool gate attendant to gain entry to the pool.

Communication to target interestsIn an ongoing effort to minimize the use ofpaper, the Parks and Recreation Department willintroduce an e-mail system that will notifymembers of programs and offerings specific totheir interest. Under the new communication

system, members can customize their areas ofinterest, whether those areas are youth sports,fitness tips or adult programming, to mention afew.

The new communication plan began byeliminating the Fall/Winter Fun Guide.Highlights of programs will continue to bepublished in the Springdale Newsletter, howeveremails will provide a more timely and targetedcommunication to members. In addition, specificfacilities will be featured in printed material thatwill not have a limited shelf-life. The Parks &Recreation website is being redesigned to allowmore frequent updates, with a completion by thewinter of 2009.

SPRINGDALE YOUTH BOOSTERSCINEMA HORSERACESSaturday • February 21 • 7 pm • Auxiliary GymThe Youth Boosters will again host their annualCinema Horseraces on Saturday, February 21 in theauxiliary gymnasium. The doors open at 7:00 PM. Callor stop at the Community Center to get tickets.

SPRINGDALE’S GONE WILD! Monthly • 7-8 pmOur wildlife series is very popular with people of allages. Naturalists from the Hamilton County ParkDistrict lead these monthly educational and entertainingprograms.

JANUARY 20: REPTILES & BIRDS OF PREYCome see live animals!

FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL: To be announced.

Service, communication are focus of recent improvements

Community Center gift certificates are available for all memberships.Show a special family or individual how much you care with a giftof good health. Call or stop by the Community Center for more

details. (Recipients must meet eligibility requirements.)

The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association(OPRA) has recognized Springdale Parks &Recreation for outstanding achievement inprograms and marketing in 2008. Superiorprogramming awards were received for“1,2,3 Swim!” and“Experience Springdale.”In addition, honorablemention was received forJunior Olympics. Ameritorious marketingaward was received for the Inside Scoop,the adult/senior newsletter.

The Awards of Excellence are judged byparks and recreation professionalsthroughout the state, and presentedannually at the OPRA state conference.

Parks & Recreationwins state honors

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TEEN NIGHT AT THE RECJanuary 23, February 20 & March 20 • 9 - 11 pmOn these nights, the Community Center belongs toteens only from 9-11 p.m. Youth in grades 6 through12 or who are members of S.T.A.F.F. may spend theevening participating in group activities such asbasketball, dodgeball, volleyball, wallyball, or playingone of the many games in the game room such as

pool, table tennis, foosball or air hockey. Food anddrinks are available free of charge. The cost is $2.00person. Members may also bring a friend by payingthe necessary guest fee of $2.00 per person.Members must bring their Community Center ID cardand guests must show a photo ID.

S.T.A.F.F. Springdale Teens Adventuring For Fun (STAFF) is forteens 6th-12th grade. Activities and events are run byteens with the guidance of the Parks and RecreationDepartment staff and parent volunteers. Their missionis to serve the community by sponsoring projects andproviding manpower for community programs andevents and to organize fun activities that appeal toteens. If you are looking for fun activities, a way tomeet new friends, and an opportunity to serve theSpringdale community, come see what it’s about! Thecost is $5, which includes a t-shirt.

SPRING SPORTS SIGN-UPSSpringdale Youth Boosters will accept spring andsummer sports sign-ups beginning January 2 throughJanuary 31. All participants must have a currentCommunity Center membership to register for springsports.

Knothole Baseball: opento children who were bornbetween May 1, 1995 andApril 30, 2002. Sign-up costis $40 ($45 after January31).

Instructional T-Ball:offered to children bornbetween October 1, 2001and September 30, 2004.Introduce your child tobaseball and softball in thisT-ball league. Cost is $20 per child ($25 after January31).

Girls Softball: open to girls who were born betweenAugust 1, 1993, and July 31, 2002. The cost is $40($45 after January 31).

SAY Spring Soccer: offered to children bornbetween August 1, 1990, and July 31, 2003. Sign-upcost is $40. ($45 after January 31).

BODY SCULPTINGFridays • 6 pm Using free weights and exertubes, come enjoy thisclass of muscle toning and strengthening, all set to thelatest music. Call Elaine Smith at 575-1620 forinformation and class costs.

GET UP & GO BOOT CAMPMondays • 5:30 - 6:30 pm (beginning in January)

Wednesday & Fridays 6:15-7 pm. Join Drill Sergeant Jay Dennis for a day’s worth oftraining including sprints, lunges, weight training andaerobic activity. Start at any level and train to the nextlevel while eliminating fat and creating lean muscle!

CARDIO DANCE FUSIONTuesdays • 7:15 - 8:15 pm • Studio.This hot cardio workout combines calorie burningaerobics with dance moves that will melt the poundsaway. Learn a mix of funk, Latin, jazz and hip-hopdance moves. Class fee is $5 per class. (Buy 4classes and get 1 free.)

CARDIO KICKBOXINGTuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays • 6 - 7 pmSaturdays • 11 am - noon • Studio.The cost is $65 for 8 weeks/$35 for 4 weeks/$5 perclass for walk-ins. Call instructor David Seiwert at 825-7449 for more information.

CREATIVE STAMPING1st Monday/MonthlyThe class offers instruction and support to createlovely seasonal cards. All materials are supplied andeach student will complete five cards for the low costof only $8, due at registration. Deadline to register isthe Friday prior to the class (A class minimum of 5students needed.)

GUITAR & BASS LESSONSTuesdays • 7 - 8 pm. Lessons are offered over an eight week period at acost of $96. Class size is limited to 12 students. Callinstructor Ed Riley at 671-1760 for information.Students must provide guitar, small amplifier andheadphones.

JAZZERCISETuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays • 9:30-10:30 amMondays & Wednesdays • 6 - 7 pm.Call Elaine Smith at 575-1620 for information andclass costs.

SLIMNASTICSMonday, Wednesday and Friday • 9 - 10 pm Slimnastics is an energetic fitness class for womendirected by Instructor Sue Smith.

ZUMBAMondays • 7:15-8:15 pm • Studio. Ditch the workout, join the party! Set to Latin andother international music, this workout combines danceand aerobic moves. Through interval training of fastand slow rhythms, Zumba will sculpt and tone yourbody.

ADULT CLASSES

YOUTH SPORTS & PROGRAMS

REGULAR HOURSMONDAY - THURSDAY ...................... 7 AM - 10 PMFITNESS CENTER & INDOOR TRACK OPEN AT 6 AM

FRIDAY ..................................... 7 AM - 9 PMFITNESS CENTER & INDOOR TRACK OPEN AT 6 AM

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

SUNDAY ..................................... 1 PM - 9 PM

TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE POSTED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.

HOLIDAY HOURSCHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEARS EVE .......... 7 AM - 5 PM

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY ................... CLOSED

SpringdaleCommunity Center

Sign up for the Parks & Recreation

E-News to receive information about

upcoming events, announcements,

facility improvements, and monthly

updates. Go to www.springdale.org,

then enter your e-mail address and

select the information you want to

receive.

Participants Council seeks membersThe Participants Council provides staff with ideas for programs, activities, speakers andtopics. The group meets monthly. Springdale Community Center members are welcometo participate. Sound interesting? Call 346-3910 for the date and time.

AARP INCOME TAX HELPAs 2008 winds down and you are organizing youraffairs, remember thatwe offer AARP TaxHelp beginning inJanuary. Call after thefirst of the year forappointments for this free tax filing service for thosesenior citizens with simple federal and state returns.

BOB ROSS PAINTING W/ VERNA AKINOne Tuesday/Month • 10 am - noon Don’t miss the chance to learn from a fabulous artistand teacher, Verna Akin. If you ever thought aboutlearning to paint and were hesitant to try, this is yourchance! Meeting in the Arts & Crafts Room, you willlearn how to paint landscapes, wildlife and floras withease. Students must supply one roll of paper towels,one tub of baby wipes and one 16x20-inch stretchcanvas. Registration is required. Fee is $40 per class.

OIL PAINTINGWednesdays • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Bring your own supplies and enjoy painting withfriends. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks are available fromthe vending machines.

INVESTMENT CLUBSecond Friday/Monthly • 9:30 - 11:30 amAll adult and senior members areinvited to join this group to learnabout investing and the stockmarket. For information, contactMarti Puthoff at 870-9776.

PRIME TIME DINERSMonthly • 5 pm (Departs at 6 pm)Meet with friends at 5 pm at the Community Center forlight refreshments before heading to an area restaurantfor dinner. Registration is $1 and dinner is on yourown. Stop by the Community Center front desk for aschedule and to register.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS3rd Tuesday/Monthly • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

GRIEF TO PEACE4th Thursday/Monthly • 5:45 pm • Senior Room We have partnered with Spring Grove Family to offer amonthly evening for those experiencing grief. Call theCommunity Center at 346-3910 to register.

LOW IMPACT FUNCTIONALEXERCISE (LIFE) Tuesdays/Thursdays • 11 am - noon This FREE class focuses on improving your strength tohelp you safely perform the activities of daily living withimproved balance and stability. Whether lifting a bag ofgroceries or standing up from a chair, every taskdepends on functional strength for successfulexecution.

LET’S GET FITMondays/Wednesdays • 10:30 - 11:30 pm There are many benefits associated with this classincluding working major muscle groups to increasestrength and flexibility, improving strengthfor daily living, reducing the risk of falls,reduces stress, enhances muscle andendurance. The class follows a video“Resisting Muscle Loss” offered by theHamilton County General Health District.

LINE DANCING WITH THE HELTSMondays • 1 - 2 pmThis class is a great way to exercise and have fun atthe same time! If you can stand, walk, move from leftto right and enjoy a variety of music, this class isperfect for you! Wear comfortable soft soled shoes andenjoy learning how to line dance! Fee is $4 per class.

AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIESOne Saturday/month • 2 pm • Senior RoomDecember 20: Polar ExpressPopcorn will be provided. Call or stop by theCommunity Center to reserve your free seat.

RED HAT SOCIETYFirst Friday/monthlyJoin us for a monthly visit to area tea rooms fordelightful food and conversation. Call the CommunityCenter at 346-3910 for times and locations.

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ADULT SPORTS

ADULT/SENIOR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Come join the fun!WEEKLY EVENTS

DUPLICATE BRIDGEMondays • 12:30 - 4 pm

Call Lew Chizer at 812-637-1441 for information.

PARTY BRIDGETuesdays • 12:30 - 4 pm

Contact Barb Slaughter at 772-2302 for information.

CANASTAThursdays • 1 pm

EUCHREFridays • 1 - 3 pm

Contact Jo Ann Frech at 671-6663 for information.

PINOCHLEMondays • 1 - 4 pm

500Thursdays • 9:30 am - noon

Call Maria Schottelkotte at 942-2350 for information.

CORN HOLEWednesdays • 12:30 - 3 pm • Auxiliary Gym

SENIOR CITIZEN CHAIR EXERCISESTuesdays • noon

Fitness Center Manager Jay Dennis leads theprogram. Stop by the Fitness Center and ask aboutthis program, or stop in and take part. This program

is held at the Springdale Senior Citizens groupmeeting.

CHAIR VOLLEYBALLMondays/10-11:30 am • Wednesdays/1-2:30 pm.Join this fun activity along with others 55 and older.

Players are seated in chairs and a beach ball is usedinstead of a volleyball. There are an unlimited

number of hits to return the ball.

SILVER SCREEN CLASSICSWeekly • 1 pm

Join the group at the Showcase Cinemas for aclassic feature. Admission is just $2, which includes,

popcorn, a drink and cookie!

For information on any programs offered at the Community Center, call 346-3910.

ADULT VOLLEYBALLTuesdays • 8:30 pmAdult open gym volleyball begins in January. Stop inand play a couple of games of pick-up volleyball.Members 16 years old and older play for free, guestfees apply for non-members.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALLWednesday Evenings • Begins in JanuaryThe women’s recreational volleyball league is offeredfor players who are 16 years old or older and have acurrent Community Center membership. Team rostersare limited to 12 players and may include 5 non-residents. Non-resident teams will be accepted andpay a slightly higher fee. Resident teams will be givenfirst preference into the league.

RACQUETBALL INSTRUCTIONSaturdays • 10:30 - 11:30 amFree racquetball instruction is offered on Saturdaymornings in a six week series for members 12 yearsold through adult. Learn the basic shots and rules ofracquetball with Jerry Allen. Protective eyewear and aracquet are required. Register by calling theCommunity Center at 346-3910.

SPRINGDALESENIOR CITIZENS

CLUBTuesdays • 9:30 a.m.

Meet new people! The Springdale SeniorCitizens Club is open to residents who are atleast 55 years of age. Call 346-3910 for more

information.

2009 TRAVEL EXPOFriday, January 23 • 1:30 pm • Community CenterGet ready to pack your bags and attend one or several ofthe trips we have planned for the year.

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City of Springdale11700 Springfield PikeSpringdale, Ohio 45246

MayorDoyle H. Webster

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

At-Large Council MembersSteve Galster ............825-6879James Squires...........671-6297Bob Diehl.................851-6560

Districts Council Members1 Robert Wilson, Jr....851-61302 Randy Danbury.......825-39353 Marjorie Harlow .....671-69164 Tom Vanover .........671-7034

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

City AdministratorCecil W. Osborn .........346-5700

Assistant AdministratorDerrick Parham .........346-5700

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Trash pick-ups to be delayedduring upcoming holidaysThe Christmas and New Year holidaysboth fall on a Thursday this year. As aresult Thursday and Friday trash pick-ups during those weeks will be delayedby one day. Residents whose trash iscollected on Thursday will have theirtrash collected on Friday after each ofthe two holidays. Residents whose trashpick-ups are usually on Friday will havetheir trash collected on Saturday.

Immunizations offered monthlyat the Municipal BuildingThe Springdale Health Departmentoffers a variety of services to residents:Immunization Clinics are provided onthe first and third Wednesday of eachmonth from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at theMunicipal Building at 11700 SpringfieldPike. Appointments are not necessary.One should bring his/her immunization

record with him to the clinic, if one isavailable. Parents should bring theirchildren’s immunization records.Vaccines are free to those without insur-ance or with Medicaid.

Immunizations given includeDiphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP,Td, Tdap), Polio (IPV), Measles, Mumps,Rubella (MMR), HaemophilusInfluenzae Type b (Hib), Hepatitis A(children), Hepatitis B (children),Human Papillomavirus (HPV)(adolescent), Influenza (Flu),Meningococcal Conjugate (adolescent),Pneumococcal Conjugate (children),Rotavirus, and Chickenpox (Varicella).TB Skin Tests are also offered.

Lipid/Glucose Profiles are provided onthe third Thursday of each month from8 to 11 a.m. Participants must fast (noeating or drinking of liquids other thanwater) for 12 hours prior to the test.Contact the Springdale HealthDepartment at 346-5725 to schedule anappointment. Included in the profile are

Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL,LDL, HDL/TC Ratio and Glucose. (Thecost is $15.)

Key retirements announcedThe Springdale Public WorksDepartment will lose 83 years ofexperience with the retirement of threelong-time employees. Charles Radeke,Homer Martin and Deborah Atwoodhave announced plans to retire onJanuary 31, 2009.

Charles began employment with theCity in 1977 as a Maintenance Worker.He has been a Crew Leader since 1980.Homer became a Maintenance Workerwith the City in 1979. Deborah beganher City employment in 1985 as a Clerk-Typist in the Tax Department before herpromotion to Account Clerk. Shetransferred to the Public WorksDepartment and has served asAdministrative Assistant in theDepartment since 1993.

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