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Free Cooking Class, March 15

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FoodA March 15 cooking class will demonstrate ways to reduce energy use and waste in the home kitchen. Presented by the Montgomery Environmental Advisory Commission, the free class will feature Dietitian Kelli Hinn, a UC research associate and kitchen gardener. Ms. Hinn will focus on cost saving techniques and tips and flexible recipes that each student can take away and use immediately.

The presentation differs from other cooking classes where a professional chef promotes expensive equipment and costly ingredients on participants. Kelli emphasizes making more food with fewer ingredients.

The class will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Swaim Lodge, corner of Zig Zag and Cooper Roads. While the event is free and open to the public, seating is limited. Reservations are recommended by contacting the City of Montgomery at 891-2424 or register online.

Making A Difference Day Successful!

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Thank you to all of the organizations, groups and individuals that made the inaugural Connect Montgomery’s Making A Difference Day such a success.

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Montgomery works with Sycamore J.H. for First 5K and Festival

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Aviator Flight Fest

For the first time, Sycamore Junior High School in conjunction with its PTO will host the Aviator Flight Fest and 5K on Oct. 1 to provide funds for extracurricular programming at the junior high. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road. The route will then proceed through the Swaim Field subdivision and end at the 50 yard line on the Bud Acus Alumni Field at Sycamore Stadium. Prizes will be awarded to the top runners in each division of the 5K. Registration online at www.aviatorflightfest.com.

A free Kids Fun Run will also begin at 9:45 a.m. on the walking track at Sycamore Stadium, next to the junior high.

Following the 5K, the Aviator Flight Fest will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sycamore Junior High School and will include a dunk tank, dessert walk, pie toss, football toss, hair feather booth, inflatables, karaoke, face painting, silent auction and festival games. Game tickets, which can be purchased at the event, are one ticket for 50 cents, 12 tickets for $5 or 25 tickets for $10.

“From the City of Montgomery partnering with us, to Wellington orthopaedic and all of our sponsors and donors getting involved, the support for this community event has been overwhelming, encouraging and exciting. We want to give back by hosting an event the entire community can enjoy and we hope everyone will come out for a day of family fun and fitness!” said Wallace.

City of Montgomery Harvest Moon festival at Swaim Park completes the day of family fun from 5-8:30pm.

September 11 Remembrance

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September 11, 2011 9-11 MemorialOn Friday, September 9, 2011, Bethesda North Hospital, Sycamore Police and Fire Departments and Montgomery Police and Fire Departments held a short ceremony to remember the immense tragedy of September 11, 2001.   Many brave people heroically, tirelessly and courageously participated in the extraordinarily difficult and dangerous rescue and recovery efforts associated with the tragedies at the World Trade Center towers, the United States Pentagon and the farm fields of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.  This ceremony remembered those who sacrificed tremendously during the 9/11 attacks.

City Council member Craig Margolis read a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the Montgomery City Council as a tribute to all the victims of 9/11 and the many who rose in service in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  Acting City Manager Wayne Davis also attended the event and stated “the occasion was an appropriately solemn event honoring those who lost their lives on this tragic day, including the first responders who sacrificed their safety to serve others.  We are fortunate to be able to work with our community partners at Bethesda North in commemorating this event in our history.”

Montgomery shows it’s the “City that Gives Back”

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Montgomery community groups are lining up to make a difference on Connect Montgomery’s Making a Difference Day coinciding with national Make a Difference Day on October 22. Numerous schools, non-profits, churches and other organizations are banding together to volunteer for their favorite “give back” effort on this day. The Montgomery based organizations are being coordinated by Connect Montgomery, a newly formed collaborative of community groups.

Some groups have already identified their local volunteer activities. Selected projects include volunteering at Matthew 25 Ministries, preparing boxes and cards for the troops and picking up waste and debris along major roadways.

“We are excited to be part of such a broad outpouring of support by so many local community groups” said Bob Young, President of The Blue Ash/Montgomery Rotary Club. “This day is a chance for the organizations to learn a little more about each other, come together and highlight volunteerism as a value for all age groups.”

The following local youth and adult organizations will be joining volunteers from around the country to make a difference:

  • The Blue Ash Montgomery Rotary Club
  • Montgomery Moms
  • Montgomery Masons
  • Kindervelt #22
  • City of Montgomery
  • Montgomery Farmers’ Market
  • Sycamore Junior High
  • The Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
  • Ascension Lutheran Church
  • Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
  • Twin Lakes Life Enriching Communities
  • The Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy Class of 2011
  • Moeller High School

Would your group be interested? For more details on how to get your organization involved in Connect Montgomery’s Making a Difference Day on October 22, please contact Faith Dickerhoof, with the City of Montgomery, at 792-8358 or fdickerhoof@ci.montgomery.oh.us, or Jane Garfield with the Blue Ash/Montgomery Rotary Club, 791-6300 or email at jgarfield@apgof.com.

 

Montgomery hosts Symmes Elementary School Second Graders

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Symmes Elementary School second grade classes were welcomed to the City of Montgomery for a fun and informative field trip on Wednesday, May 25. The 85 second grade students had wrapped up their unit on local government and came to learn more about the how the City of Montgomery operates.

public works employee addresses second gradersThe 100 students, teachers and chaperones were treated to several opportunities to explore the various aspects of local government in the City of Montgomery. The students were led through the Montgomery Safety Center, viewed the Safety Center’s jail cell, visited the City of Montgomery Mayor’s Court to review a mock trial case about speeding, and explored a police cruiser.

The second grade students also were treated to a visit to the Montgomery Fire Department where they climbed into the various fire trucks, inspected the dials and switches in the truck cabs and checked out the Department’s fire safety equipment.

The City of Montgomery Public Works Department talked to the students about the equipment they use to perform their maintenance duties. A salt truck, water truck, back hoe and a small vehicle used to rack the baseball diamonds were on display for the young students to explore. The second graders were intrigued by the water truck that holds 500 gallons of water and were amazed that 500 gallons of water only waters one-third of Montgomery’s beautiful hanging baskets, planters and flowers beds.public works employee addresses second graders

After lunch and play at the Montgomery Park, students were able to cool down in the Montgomery City Hall where they were given a brief explanation on the business of City Council, Manager- Council form of government and how to be a good citizen.

public works employee addresses second graders“We brought the students to the City of Montgomery because we knew they would get a tremendous opportunity to learn more about local government. They got a fun, informative hands-on explanation on what government does every day to make our lives better and safer,” observed Second Grade Teacher Kathy Matacia.

Montgomery is pleased to collaborate with Sycamore Community Schools in providing opportunities to its students and their parents to engage with local government, learn more about the services Montgomery offers and partner on projects that give students the tools they need to be good citizens.

Residents share their 2016 vision for City’s strategic plan

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Montgomery Tomorrow... Be Part of It!During the week of April 4, the community was asked to share ideas about how the proposed goals of the 2016 Montgomery strategic plan can be implemented.  Nearly 50 ideas were received for all six goals.

All ideas will be considered as staff prepares the final version of the 2016 Montgomery Strategic Plan. It is anticipated that the final version of the strategic plan will be presented to City Council on June 29th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Become a July 3rd Concert Sponsor!

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July 3rd presented by:  YOU?

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Each year, the Parks and Recreation Commission volunteers work with City Staff to raise support for the July 3rd Concert so that this patriotic celebration can be presented as a FREE musical performance each year.  For many years, local businesses and organizations have committed time and finances to this event and it shows.

July 3rd Patriotic Concert audianceThe July 3rd concert boasts 65 talented musicians on stage accompanied by other local talent as “special features”, civic organizations selling food and drink, city commissions staffing the event and assisting with distribution of materials, a local scout troop presenting the colors and over 2000 local families and friends gathering on the Montgomery Park hillside.  All of this is made possible through the financial contributions of the City and supporting local businesses and organizations that want to be a part of this cultural arts performance.

For nine years, Ohio National has lead this effort as the presenting sponsor with many other local retailers, restaurants and community minded groups also making a commitment.  If you would like to be a part of this annual celebration of Montgomery, America and music, contact City Hall at 792-8317.

 


Further input needed on 2016 strategic plan development steps

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Let Your Voice Be Heard! When City Council establishes Montgomery’s strategic plan, the document will have been a massive group effort. More than 1,130 ideas were received from citizen input meetings, Community Leadership Forums, the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy, Sycamore High School Senior Civics classes, Open City Hall, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, and the City website. In addition, input from nearly 1,600 residents was received from the 2010 Montgomery Resident Survey. City Council and staff participated in open meetings on March 4 and 5 to review the community’s comprehensive input to create goals to guide strategic decision making over the next five years. Citizens will have a chance to review the goals and strategies and provide implementation ideas to meet the goals established by City Council. The goals will be displayed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall from April 4 to April 8. The implementation ideas will be considered during the process to finalize the 2016 Montgomery Strategic Plan, with formal Council action expected in June. You can also view the goals and strategies and provide input via our online form.

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Firefighters play a role in soldier’s surprise

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Right before Christmas, the Montgomery Fire Department responded to an automobile accident on Interstate 71 where they found a stranded young mother and her children on their way to the Columbus airport. The family was flying out to Arizona to surprise her husband who was returning from service in Afghanistan. Her tickets were non-refundable and the accident would cause them to miss the flight and the opportunity to see their father and husband.

The duty crew quickly put a plan together to deliver the family to the Columbus airport so they could make their flight and conferred with their Chief who approved their plan. Assistant Chief Wolf was going off-duty and he offered to drive the family to Columbus in his truck.

“We looked like a NASCAR pit crew with people cleaning snow off my truck, installing car seats, loading luggage and strapping the two kids in,” described Assistant Chief Wolf of the scene.

The group arrived at the airport with just 50 minutes to get checked in and on board. By working together quickly to creatively resolve the situation, volunteering to help the family while maintaining the crew’s full strength, and not compromising the resources of the City, this team exemplifies good and faithful public service. If not for the quick and thoughtful actions of all involved, this story would not have the heart-warming story of a family reunited with one of our nation’s heroes.

A sincere thank you is offered to Firefighters Wallace, Witte, Steinker, Hall, Lynch, Lieutenant Shapiro, Assistant Chief Wolf and Chief Wright for their great efforts and leadership.

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