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10/13/2016 The Starter Kettering Community eNewsletter May 2016 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1124776983532&format=html&print=true 1/7 May 2016 IN THIS EDITION Contact with Kettering Fire Hydrant Inspections Emergency Alerts Door to Door Solicitation Storm Drains PRCA Activities Guide Quick Links Kettering Community Block Party Fire Station Open Houses Spass Nacht Neighborhood Block Parties Adventure Reef Kettering Leadership Academy City Construction Updates Access Kettering KETTERING COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday June 1 from 6:00 ‐ 8:00 PM as we kick off the 25th Anniversary Season of "Summer's Best Music Under the Stars" at Kettering's Fraze Pavilion. The annual Kettering Community Block Party is a free event where you can learn more about living, working and playing in the community of choice‐ Kettering! EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS Gather information at booths and interactive displays throughout Lincoln Park showcasing City of Kettering Police, Fire, Planning, Streets, Engineering, Economic Development, Volunteer, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Departments. Also visit booths by the KMO Chamber of Commerce, Kettering City Schools and Partners for Healthy Youth. HOT DOGS & ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy free hot dogs and chips courtesy of the City of Kettering Volunteer Department. Enjoy the annual performance by the talented musicians from the Kettering Civic Band on the Fraze stage at 7:00 PM. Join us as we say thank you to our community volunteers! BICYCLE HELMET FITTING
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May 2016
IN THIS EDITION
Contact with Kettering
Fire Hydrant Inspections
Emergency Alerts
Door to Door Solicitation
Storm Drains
PRCA Activities Guide
Quick Links
Kettering Community BlockParty
Fire Station Open Houses
Spass Nacht
Neighborhood BlockParties
Adventure Reef
Kettering LeadershipAcademy
City Construction Updates
Access Kettering
KETTERING COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on WednesdayJune 1 from 6:00 ‐ 8:00 PM as we kick off the 25thAnniversary Season of "Summer's Best Music Under theStars" at Kettering's Fraze Pavilion.
The annual Kettering Community Block Party is a freeevent where you can learn more about living, workingand playing in the community of choice‐ Kettering!
EXHIBITS & DISPLAYSGather information at booths and interactive displaysthroughout Lincoln Park showcasing City of KetteringPolice, Fire, Planning, Streets, Engineering, EconomicDevelopment, Volunteer, and Parks, Recreation andCultural Arts Departments. Also visit booths by the KMO Chamber of Commerce, Kettering City Schools andPartners for Healthy Youth.
HOT DOGS & ENTERTAINMENTEnjoy free hot dogs and chips courtesy of the City ofKettering Volunteer Department. Enjoy the annualperformance by the talented musicians from theKettering Civic Band on the Fraze stage at 7:00 PM. Joinus as we say thank you to our community volunteers!
BICYCLE HELMET FITTING
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FIRE HYDRANTINSPECTIONS
The Kettering FireDepartment will begininspection of fire hydrantsthroughout the city onMonday May 23, 2016 andwill conclude the annualprocess no later thanAugust 19, 2016. Hydranttesting will take place between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m.Mondays ‐ Fridays.
The Kettering FireDepartment will use theCode Red Community AlertSystem to inform residentswhen hydrants in theirneighborhood will beinspected. Please take amoment to register below
Back again this year ‐ bicycle helmet fitting. Whilesupplies last, the Safety Section of the City of Ketteringwill be providing free bicycle helmet fittings forchildren ages 5 to 16. One of the most popular events ateach year's block party!
Celebrate our great Kettering Community!For more information visit www.ketteringoh.org or call(937) 296‐2454.
KETTERING FIRE DEPARTMENT INVITES YOU TOOPEN HOUSE EVENTS AT NEW FIRE STATION
The City of Kettering Fire Department will host twopublic open houses of our new Fire Station 32 located at3484 Far Hills Avenue. Grab the family and bring yourneighbors on Saturday June 4, from 2:00 ‐ 4:00 PM andon Thursday June 9, from 6:00 ‐ 8:00 PM for tours of thestation, activities and a chance to see inside a real firetruck and ambulance.
For more information please click here or call 296‐2489.
SPASS NACHT NIGHT OF FUN!
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for Code Red Notificationsso that you receive thesealerts.
During hydrantinspections, water mayappear brown from thedisturbance of mineraldeposits. While thesedeposits pose no threat tohealth or safety, theycould be alarming and theycould also discolorclothing. The FireDepartment suggests thatif hydrants are inspectedin your neighborhood, you should check water beforestarting laundry. If brownwater is observed, simplyrun cold water until itclears.
For more informationplease click here or call296‐2489.
EMERGENCY ALERTS
Did you know that inaddition to our Facebookpage and Twitter posts theCity of Kettering uses asystem called Code Red tonotify our residents ofemergency incidents andcritical community alerts? Please take a moment toenroll by clicking here.
DOOR‐TO‐DOOR SOLICITATION
A frequent question we getfrom residents pertains tocity regulations onsolicitation, more
Join the Kettering Sister Cities Association for "SpassNacht ‐ An Austrian Festival" on Wednesday, June 15,2016 from 5:30 ‐ 9:30 PM at Lincoln Park CivicCommons.
This FREE EVENT is open to the public and features livepolka music by "The Schnapps Band", authentic food,beverages, polka music and a celebration of all thingsAustrian. Strap on your lederhosen bring your family andfriends out for a night of fun!
Please note: glass steins and pets are not permitted inthe park during this festival.
For more information please visit www.fraze.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES
Having a block party is a terrific way to meet or getacquainted with your neighbors, build a sense ofneighborhood pride, and celebrate holidays. The City ofKettering does allow block parties on selectedresidential streets. Having a block party is just the kindof event that makes Kettering a great place to live. For
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commonly known as doorto door sales.
As the weather continuesimprove, door‐to‐doorsolicitors become moreactive.
While there is noordinance in Ketteringbanning solicitors, youhave rights as a homeowner.
Here are some tips ourKettering PoliceDepartments suggests youconsider:
‐Hang a "No Soliciting"Sign.
‐Don't answer the door.
‐Keep your screen doorshut and locked (if youhave one) while talking tothe solicitor.
‐ Ask for identification andsoliciting permit.
‐Do research on thecompany or individualselling the product.
‐Never pay with cash.
‐Write checks out to acompany, not anindividual.
‐Get a written receipt withbusiness name, phonenumber and address.
‐You have three days tocancel purchases over $25made in your home or at alocation that is not theseller's permanent place of
more information on planning a block party in yourneighborhood click here.
ADVENTURE REEF OPENING MAY 28TH!
Let the summer season begin! Adventure Reef WaterPark will be opening at noon on Saturday, May 28.Kettering residents and pass holders will have earlyadmission privileges from noon to 12:30 p.m. Admission Fees:Youth: $4.25 resident; $8.50 non‐residentAdults: $4.75 resident; $9.50 non‐residentCIL Members: $4.50 resident ; $9 non‐resident Hours of Operation*:Monday ‐ Saturday Noon ‐ 8 p.m.*Residents and pass holders have early admissionprivileges from noon ‐12:30 p.m. General admissionbegins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday Noon ‐ 6 p.m.Residents and pass holders only (with the exception ofspecial holiday admission dates).
KETTERING LEADERSHIP ACADEMYCONGRATULATES GRADUATES AND SEEKSPARTICIPANTS FOR 2016 ‐ 2017 CLASS
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business.
‐If you suspect fraud,contact policeimmediately.
‐Ask the solicitor to leave.If they refuse, call thepolice.
‐If at any point thesolicitor attempts to enteryour residence withoutyour permission, call thepolice.
STORM DRAINS AREONLY FOR RAIN!
The City of Kettering iscollaborating with theLittle Miami WatershedNetwork in an effort toinform citizens about theimportance of protectingour watershed.
As part of thiscollaboration, volunteerswill be installingmedallions on stormsewers to serve as areminder....the drain isjust for rain.
Informational flyers willalso be distributed as thestorm drain markers areinstalled.
If you or your organizationwould like to volunteer tohelp install the
Congratulations to the 2015‐16 graduates of theKettering Leadership Academy:
Front Row (L‐R):Michelle Wierzbanowski, Contrails IndependentConsulting, LLCKay Phillips, Human Resources Manager, WilmerHaleKaitlin Swift, Membership Support Specialist, KMOChamber of CommerceDawn Wyatt, Marketing & Events Coordinator, Town &Country Shopping CenterKim Smith, Payroll Supervisor, WilmerHaleJulie Burk, Seasonal Customer Care Supervisor,Victoria's Secret DirectJennifer Nagel, Administrative & DevelopmentCoordinator, St. Leonard (sponsored by Kettering RotaryClub) Back Row (L‐R):Bill Toth, Banking Center Manager/AVP, First FinancialBankChristopher Protsman, City of Kettering Chief of PoliceDaniel Reeves, Vice President, P&R CommunicationsDenny Burton, Senior Plumbing Designer, HeapyEngineeringEmily Myers, Graphic Designer, MLE Designed ItRob Jahn, Owner, Robert Jahn, General Contractors(sponsored by Dor‐Wood Optimist Club)Brent Strayer, Owner/Manager, Anytime Fitness
The Kettering Leadership Academy is a nine‐monthprogram designed for citizens to learn about everymajor aspect of Kettering community life throughpresentations, discussions and direct experience.Graduates go on to provide community leadership bybecoming board members for local non‐profitorganizations, participating in community initiatives andserving as ambassadors for our City. Applications for the2016‐17 class are currently being accepted. Pleasecontact the Volunteer Office at 296‐2433 or visitwww.ketteringoh.org for additional information.
CITY CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
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medallions, please contactthe Volunteer Office at296‐2433. We welcome theopportunity to work withbusinesses, colleges,environmental groups,service clubs, scoutinggroups and other groupslooking for way to serveour community.
PRCA SUMMERACTIVITIES GUIDE
Click here to view the newPRCA Summer ActivitiesGuide online.
QUICK LINKS
Contact Kettering MayorDonald E. Patterson
Contact Kettering CityCouncil Report a PropertyMaintenance Concern Learn More About JobOpportunities at the Cityof Kettering Visit City of KetteringFacebook Page
The City of Kettering is committed to investment in projects aimed at preserving our infrastructure andmeeting the commercial and residential needs of ourcitizens.
Work is already underway on the entire length of StroopRoad from South Dixie Drive to Dorothy Lane. FromSouth Dixie Drive to Shroyer Road the projectimprovements will include milling off approximately 2.5inches of the old asphalt off and replacing with newasphalt along with improving handicap ramps to meetcurrent standards at the intersections.
The East Stroop Road portion of the project will involvethe construction of a 10 feet wide sidewalk fromGlengarry Drive to Wilmington Pike plus asphaltresurfacing along East Stroop from Dorothy Lane toShroyer Road. Both portions of the Stroop Road projectwill be complete by mid‐summer.
We have several other repaving projects underway orplanned for this spring and summer including LincolnPark Boulevard from Far Hills to Ackerman, Delco ParkDrive, Gateway Circle and numerous residentialneighborhoods. We will also focus on curb, driveapproach and sidewalk repair in select neighborhoods.To learn more about road construction projects clickhere.
In the coming weeks construction will begin on thePrugh Woods residential development located at theintersection of Dorothy Lane and Prentice Drive nearthe Kettering Recreation Complex. The initial work willinvolve the clearing of the property to allow forconstruction of the access road and preparation ofresidential lots for home construction.
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