For more information, visit the festival website at www.sugarmaplefestival.com

Come join the Bellbrook Sugarcreek community as it celebrates the 32nd Annual Sugar Maple Festival in downtown Bellbrook on April 16th – 18th. The theme of this year’s festival is “Mardi Gras 2010.” As always, there will be numerous activities for everyone. Entertainment includes live music, a parade, children’s activities, crafts and foodvendors. Other activities include a 5K run and a dog show. Come be a part of the fun!

32nd Sugar Maple Festival Mardi Gras 2010

April 16th – 18th, 2010

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Friday, April 16 Main Street Closure................................. 10:00 AMFranklin Street Closure...............................5:00 PMDog Show Registration ...........................6 - 6:30 PMDog Show ...............................................6:30 PMFood Vendors ..................................6:30 - 8:30 PM Saturday, April 17 Pancake Breakfast .......................... 8:30 - 10:30 AM5K Registration ........................................8:00 AM5K Run Start ...........................................9:00 AMNational Anthem .................................... 11:00 AMParade Start ......................................... 11:30 AMEntertainment ....................................Noon - 7 PMChildren’s Activities .............................Noon - 6 PM* Craft and Food Vendors open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM ** Entertainment open 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, April 18 Children’s Activities .............................Noon - 5 PM* Craft and Food Vendors open 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ** Entertainment open 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dog Show The Fifth Annual SMF Dog Show isFriday, April 16th. Registration isfrom 6:00 - 6:30 PM behind Sugarcreek Elementary. Thecategories are: cutest puppy (12months and younger), cutest dog(over 12 months), ugliest, smallest,largest, best costume and silly dogtricks. Each of the above categories awards a 1st, 2nd and 3rd placetrophy. There is also a Best of Show winner. The winning dogs will beinvited to participate in Saturday'sparade. Food and beverage will beavailable at the show. The rain date is Sunday, April 18th at the sametime.

Event Schedule Saturday, April 17 National Anthem to be sung from Reviewing Stand prior to parade – 11:00 AM Bellbrock Park Scott Barker ........................................... 2:00 PMThe Measures ......................................... 5:15 PM Sugarcreek Township Fire Department Bellbrook Dance Academy .......................... 1:00 PMCeltic Dancers ........................................ 2:00 PMTwp. Fire Dept. Auto Extrication ....................... TBA Sunday, April 18 Bellbrock Park Rick Fannin ............................................ 1:00 PMDanny Voris............................................ 2:30 PMMuddy River Band (Bluegrass) ...................... 4:00 PM Sugarcreek Township Fire Department Twp. Fire Dept. Auto Extrication ....................... TBA

Entertainment Schedule

Festival Commemorative Plates The 2010 "Limited Edition" SugarMaple Festival CommemorativePlates go on sale Monday, April 12th

at Dot's Market. They will continueto be sold at Dot's Market during theFestival and the week following.Dot's Market is located at 118 WFranklin (State Route 725) inBellbrook. During the Festival, the plates can be purchased in the SugarMaple Festival tent in Bellbrock Parkfor $15.00. Previous Festival plates can be purchased at a discountedprice of $10.00 (limited years and quantities available).

This year’s 2010 Sugar Maple Festival Commemorative Plate was designed by Holly Credlebaugh-Levine, a 1991 graduate of Bellbrook High School. Her artwork celebrates the Great State of Ohio with a drawing of our State Bird, "The Cardinal." To learn more about becoming an artist for upcoming Sugar Maple Festival Plates, or to purchase one of these special Commemorative Plates, please contact Holly Levine at (937) 750-9925 or hollyx2jb@hotmail.com .

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32nd Sugar Maple Festival: April 16th – 18th, 2010

Food Vendors: The Sugar Maple Festivalwill once again offer a wide variety offood for festival goers. So many choices, so little time! Come hungry tothe Festival because every type offestival food favorites will be offeredalong Main Street. Giant pork tenderloin sandwiches, maple sugarcandies, fried moon pies, smokehouseBBQ ribs, grilled salmon and crabcakes, Cajun gumbo or blackenedchicken & rice, delectable grilled pork chops, sirloin steak sandwiches, Dippin’Dots, frozen cheesecake on a stick, frozen chocolate dipped bananas,pulled BBQ pork, icees and icee floats,Texas taters, fried bloomin onions,

purchase in Bellbrock Park. Prices are: Quart ($16) and Pint ($12). There are also personalized glass bottles that can be purchased for $10 (12 oz.) and $8 (8 oz.). Bline Farms, from Springfield, is the producer of the syrup.

Children’s & School Activities Children: The Sugar Maple Festivaloffers multiple activities for children of all ages. Games include Dinosaur Dig,Fish Pond, Duck Pond, Plinko, Skee Ball & Spin Me - Win Me! After the parade,there will be an appearance from Pockets the Clown

Saturday, April 17 11 AM - 6 PM Face tattoos, hair

painting and carnival games 2 PM Hula Hoop Contest 3 PM Story Time 4 PM Jump Rope Contest

Sunday, April 18 Noon - 5 PM Face tattoos, hair

painting and carnival games 3 PM Story Time

School: Sugar Maple Festival school activities chair, Korinne Borszcz, willbe meeting with children in small groups and reading stories and showinga DVD about sugar maple trees and howmaple syrup is made. Visits will bemade to Stephen Bell Elementary(during each class' assigned librarytime), Sugarcreek Education Center

Preschool and Happy Child Preschool the week of April 12th. Each student will also have the opportunity to taste some "real" maple syrup made right here in Ohio and will receive SMF themed coloring sheets and word searches! Cookies and brochures for all teachers and students will also be passed out.

corn on the cob, hot pretzels,smoothies, pita pocket sandwiches,apple flappins, deep fried pickles, firehouse 'Fire Dogs,' baked goods and the ever-popular hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, cotton candy, popcorn andsoft drinks of all flavors. It’s all here!

Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale:The annual “all you can eat” pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, April17th at the Bellbrook United Methodist Church from 8:30 - 10:30 AM. Costs are $4.50 for Adults and $3 for Children. There will also be a bake sale.

Syrup: As always, authentic Sugar Maple Syrup will be available for

Crafts Transportation The Sugar Maple Festival will once again offer an assortment of local andregional arts and craft vendors.Approximately 75 booths will line thestreets. Returning this year amongothers are Earth Born Jewelry,Heartland Herbs, White Mountain Honey Farm and three artists specializing in oil paints on canvas. Wewill also have grapevine trees, candles,sand art, several different jewelers,tie-dyed shirts, air brushed clothing,American Girl doll clothes, and countrydécor. For more information, contact Pam Ryan at (937) 848-9588.

Free Shuttles run from Bell Creek Intermediate School on Upper Bellbrook Road to Bellbrock Park during festival hours. The Sugar Maple FestivalCommittee is still searching for more drivers. If interested, contact Louie Schatzberg at (937) 848-8749 (H), (937) 439-6745 (W) or (937) 760-8401 (C).

Handicapped Parking will be available at 26 N. West St. (Old American Legion building).

Annual 5k Race

The annual SMF 5k Race will be held April 17 with a start time of 9 AM. Registration will take place at 8 AM at Sugarcreek Elementary School (51 S.East St.). This is an Ohio River RoadRunners Club event, therefore club race entry fees apply (Club members$3; non-club members $6). The race takes place on Washington Mill Rd.

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32nd Sugar Maple Festival: April 16th – 18th, 2010

Community Spring Events

Come Explore at the Festival… The Bellbrook Historical Societywill again showcase the BellbrookHistorical Museum. Look for newexhibits and interesting presenters asyou tour the museum with docents from the Historical Society. Their booth will focus on selling thosewonderful Sugar Maple cookies, history books and updated disks, prints of someof our historic buildings and much more. Local artist, Donna L. Gibson,has graciously donated a new watercolor painting for raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ticketsmay be purchased from any Historical Society member or at the festival.

The Historical Museum will be open forthe entire Sugar Maple Festival andoffer the community its first real look at the newly refurbished RotatingExhibit Room. This room highlights

subjects of interest from the Bellbrook Sugarcreek area. The first exhibit, 100 Years of Scouting, features a collection by Bellbrook resident Bill Greene. Theexhibit runs until the end of May, 2010.

The Bellbrook Garden Club booth will highlight the Club's objective tostimulate interest in gardening andshare how the club members contributeto the Bellbrook Sugarcreek community. Look for the winning Earth Day posters from Bellbrook students, a working water garden, vegetablegarden demonstration, educationalhandouts, Club project photos from theschool and community gardens andmore. Members of the BellbrookGarden Club along with reference materials will be available to help with gardening questions and problems.

The Bellbrook Sugarcreek ParkDistrict provides many activities forfamilies throughout the spring andsummer. Activities include summercamps, exploring nature, stargazingand free music performances. Formore information for these and otherevents, contact the Park District at(937) 848-3535 or visit their website atwww.bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org .

The Bellbrook Lioness Club will be holding a garage and bake sale atthe Lions Grange Center on April 14th & 15th from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The Center is located at 2757 Wilmington Dayton Rd. Items for donation are welcome.For more information, contact Pat Kellyat (937) 848-4126.

The Bellbrook Garden ClubAnnual Plant Sale will be heldSaturday, May 15th from 9:00 AM until 12 Noon. The location has beenchanged this year to 51 S. East St.(Sugarcreek School Bldg) for more parking and easier loading. There will be perennials galore at reasonableprices plus lots of member expertise to

The Bellbrook SugarcreekChamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the annual Community Garage Sale May 13th – 15th. You may register your garage sale on the Chamber website link below or stop by the Chamber tent in Bellbrock Park at the Sugar Maple Festival. The City will be waiving the garage sale sign restrictions for May 13th – May 15th.

The Chamber’s annual Golf Outing will be held August 19th at Sugar Valley Country Club.

Please visit the Chamber website at www.bellbrooksugarcreekchamber.com for additional Chamber events and information or call the office at (937)848-4930.

Bellbrock Park offers a plethora of activity during the SMF. Situated in downtown Bellbrook, it is the location for maple syrup, corn fritters, kettle corn and the famous Commemorative Plates. Bellbrock Park also hosts live entertainment and children’s activities. Other attractions will include an educational display from the Greene County Park District, planting activities from the Bellbrook Garden Club, and the popular “free” trees available at the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District booth.

help with gardening questions.

For more information on the Bellbrook Garden Club, visit their website at www.bellbrookgardenclub.com .

The Bellbrook Museum & Bellbrook Sugarcreek HistoricalSociety While separate organizations, both provide vital links to the history of the Bellbrook Sugarcreek area through programs, exhibits and ongoingresearch into Bellbrook’s past. Theorganizations are focused on openingthe past to the youth of ourcommunity. This is accomplishedthrough museum tours, monthlyprograms and participation in eventslike the Sugar Maple Festival.

The Historical Society will once againbe hosting third grade classes from the elementary schools this May at Bellbrock Park and the HistoricalMuseum for a week of Pioneer craftsand tours of the Museum facility. Thisis always a week of fun and learning for the grade-schoolers as they grow in appreciation of the lives of theirpioneer forbearers.

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April 2010 City of Bellbrook Community Report

Family Resource Center

The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek FamilyResource Center would like to thankcommunity members and leaders fortheir continued support of the Center and those in need in the community.The Center received over 1,300requests or personal contacts forinformation or services in 2009. Thenumber of families with children livingin poverty seen at the Center has increased 57% since 2005 and theMinisterial Food Pantry usage increased by 73%. Even after losing State funding

Reserve Saturday, April 24th on your calendars for a big project. The Bellbrook Lions Club, in concert with the Helping Hand, Helping Neighbors project, is sponsoring an effort to involve the whole Bellbrook Sugarcreek community in a "Community Work Day". The plan is to identify small to medium size projects throughout the community that would be accomplished onSaturday morning and afternoon. Then activate community members and organizations totackle these projects. Projects have already been identified by the Park and School Districts.This event “gives back” to the community and demonstrates the Club’s goal of calling people to SERVE. Please consider how you can help! The Lions are recruiting crew leaders for large projects and are asking neighbors throughout the community for their help. Community WorkDay sign-ups are available at the Sugar Maple Festival as well as the Lions Club website. If youknow of a project that can be accomplished on the work day or if you wish to participate as avolunteer, contact Lion Gregg Sparks at (937) 862-4751 option #2, email gasparks@aol.com or visit the Bellbrook Lions website at www.bellbrooklions.org .

Dear Residents of Bellbrook,

It is once again my favorite time of theyear, a period of renewal and beauty.We are so lucky, here in Bellbrook, to have the change of seasons, although,we all do like to complain about thehard winters. Yet, I always feel itcould be worse; we could live inwestern New York where they had over 190 inches of snow and then flooding.Hopefully this will be a good spring,summer and fall, full of family timesand good weather. The first big eventof our year will be the Sugar MapleFestival, when we all come out of hibernation and see old friends, enjoygood food and wonderfulentertainment, and hope we get threegood days in a row to make the Festivalsuccessful. I recall the year I co-chaired it with Mary Frantz in the mid-

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80s, and we had the big snow. I woke up at about 5 AM, looked out the window and saw all thatsnow...immediately called Mary andtogether, with the help of ourwonderful committee members, putthe show on for that Saturday at theSugarcreek Elementary School. Werescheduled the whole Festival for about two weeks later, which turnedout to be a sunny, dry weekend. It alsoturned out to be one of the most

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successful Sugar Maple Festivals ever. It just proved to me that the people of Bellbrook-Sugarcreek are resourceful,caring and resilient. I feel lucky to live in such a community and I think the members of the Sugar Maple Festival Committee each year are to be complimented and thanked for bringing us together. Please feel free to volunteer to be on the committee, if you have the desire, and be sure to come down to the old village to see all the festivities. It is one of those “get-together” times that make us all feelconnected and like family.

Also, please feel free to attend any of our council meetings, you are always welcome.

Happy Spring,

Mary C. Graves, Mayor

last fiscal year, which comprised nearly one-third of its budget, all services offered by the Family Resource Centercontinue and remain free. Without the assistance of the community and its members, the Center would not have been able to serve so many. This is agreat community, not because of theawards it has received, but that it trulyhas community members and leadersthat believe in supporting all of its members. For that reason Alex O'Ryan,a former Bellbrook High School student

donating $100 in his parents' names, would like to challenge community members to raise $2,500 for the Family Resource Center, in a 50 for $50 fundraising campaign. With your help the center can continue to make a difference for the community and its' citizens. Donations can be made to:Bellbrook-Sugarcreek FamilyResource Center, 51 S. East Street, Bellbrook, OH 45305. Should you have questions about the Center, please contact Susan Lopez at (937) 848-3810.

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City News

City Manager’s Report By Mark Schlagheck

The City of Bellbrook is once again preparing for a busy construction season. City Council has approved several projects for2010 and work will begin in the near future.

To start, the improvements to the Little Sugarcreek Road/State Route 725 Intersection will be completed. In the comingweeks, the entire project area will be resurfaced and the traffic signal will be activated. For the first few weeks afteractivation, the traffic signal will operate in “flash” mode. Once drivers have become accustomed to the new signal, it willbecome fully operational.

Each year, the City reviews all City streets to determine which ones should be included in the annual street program. Due tobudget constraints, the City must prioritize which streets can be included in the current year. The tentative streets to beresurfaced as part of the 2010 annual street program include Caudell Drive, Gunther Court, Beechwood Drive (from MarciaDrive to approximately 4137 Beechwood), North Linda Drive (from N. Belleview to the school entrance), Possum Run Road(from Clarkston Drive to Locust Bend Drive), South Linda Drive (from State Route 725 to Portage Path), and Woodedge Drive(from South Linda to Beechwood).

Finally, the design specifications for improvements to the City’s water treatment plant are near completion. The schedulecalls for construction to begin this summer. The project is planned to be completed by the end of the year. The majorcomponents of the project include the addition of two 150,000 gallon water storage tanks and a new building to house newpumps with additional area for future expansion, if necessary. All of the work will take place adjacent to the City’s existingtreatment facility located on South Street.

Several other smaller projects, such as upgrading and replacing various police, fire and service equipment, are included in thebudget and will be completed throughout the year.

The Fire Escape Meet Your Fire Department at the Sugar Maple Festival! It wouldn’t be Sugar Maple Festival time without the Bellbrook Firefighters’ Association’s booth on N. Main St.

Stop by the booth and try a one, two or three alarm Fire Dog or treat your taste buds to a Haz-Mat Dog for the truly brave at heart. If you’re not ready for the heat of a Fire Dog, don’t worry, we’ll have our famous Gyros and plenty of good old-fashioned hot dogs on the grill.

As always, the fire and emergency medical equipment will be on display during the festival andwill be participating in the parade on Saturday. Visiting your fire department at the festivalwill also be an excellent opportunity to gather information on how you can join our team and support your community.

While you’re at the festival, come to the firefighter’s booth and meet the dedicated men andwomen of “Your Fire Department!” We can’t wait to see you!

Green Address Signs are being sold by the Bellbrook Firefighters Association (BFA) in orderto aid First Responders in finding addresses. Signs may be purchased from the BFA for $10 andposts for $4.95. For more information, contact the BFA at (937) 848-3272.

Recycling, Bulk Pick-Up & Yard Waste Disposal City Recycling Program: The City has begun the new bi-weekly recycling program where you have noticed the new recycling containers. Special items such as hazardous waste, electronics, metal appliances and scrap metal are recycled by Greene County Environmental Services whocan be contacted at (937) 562-5925. For more information on the recycling program, call theUtilities Office at (937) 848-4638 or visit the Utilities page on our website at www.cityofbellbrook.org .

Bulk Pick-up: Large items may be picked up by Allied Waste on Fridays. However, you have to call ahead and schedule with the company at (937) 268-8110.

Yard Waste: The City does not have leaf or yard waste collection service. However, residentsmay use the Greene County satellite site located at 2120 Ferry Rd which is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The site accepts leaves, grass and brush no longer than 4 feet and no more than 4 inches in diameter. For more information, visit the Utilities page on our website at www.cityofbellbrook.org .

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Hydrant Flushing

Increased water use on our system means pumping more water to meet the higher demand. This can break loose old irondeposits in city water lines and household plumbing causing “rusty” water. Periodic fire hydrant flushing removes excess ironin water lines to limit “rusty” water in the future and we make sure the hydrants work in case of fire.

The fire hydrants located near you will be “flushed” and inspected by the city during the week of June 7th - 11th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Avoid doing laundry on the above dates Set water softener to “by-pass” If washed clothing appears gray or rusty, the City will provide a special detergent (free of charge) to remove the

discoloration While water may be very “rusty” on the flushing dates above, it is safe and will return to normal after hydrant flushing is

complete If you have any questions, please call the Utilities Office at (937) 848-4638.

Policeman’s Badge Bicycle Safety Classes will be conducted May 10th – 14th by the Bellbrook Police Department during the school days at Stephen Bell Elementary School, 4122 N.Linda Drive, and at Bell Creek Intermediate School, 3777 Upper Bellbrook Road. Students will learn basic safety such as proper riding techniques and proper safetyequipment for the bicycle and rider.

Bicycle Rodeo! The Bellbrook Police Department, in conjunction with the Bellbrook Police Volunteer Association, will host this popular annual event atStephen Bell Elementary School on May 15th. Plan to be there at 12 Noon forproper bicycle helmet fitting and then, beginning at 1:00 PM, children from gradesK-5 will compete in 4 different courses to demonstrate their expertise. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each age group. Two bicycles, both a boys anda girls bike, will be given away FREE! Rain date will be May 16th at the same time. Hope to see you there!

Water Quality Report The 2009 Water Quality Report is now available. The report will be mailedwith the April, May and June quarterly statements. If you would like moreinformation, contact our Water Foreman at (937) 848-8415 or visit the Utilities page on our website at www.cityofbellbrook.org .

Safetyville at Sugarcreek Elementary School,located at 51 S. East Street in downtown Bellbrook,will take place June 14th – 18th for all pre-school age children. The Bellbrook Police Department andChristy Phillips from the PTO will provide thechildren with an entertaining look into safety in avariety of areas, such as basic motor laws, 911 andfire safety. Contact the Police Department at (937)848-8484 for specific times and events.

Holidays The City of Bellbrook non-emergency services will be closed May 31st in observance of Memorial Day and July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Environmental News

Stormwater: How You Can Help Storm Drain Dumping & Stream Pollution: Storm drains are designed to handle stormwater runoff only and do not providetreatment to water or other substances that enter the system. The Bellbrook Service Department manages the storm drainsystem in the city of Bellbrook. Public education and participation in reporting sightings or evidence of suspicious substancesbeing dumped down storm drains or directly into our local creeks is an important part in preventing water pollution. Odors,unnatural colors or dead fish are signs that something harmful has entered the water.

As part of our Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program, we ask that citizens who suspect that they have witnessed illegal dumping into a storm drain or water pollution to contact the Bellbrook Service Department at (937) 848-8415 during operating hours on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. After hours, please call (937) 848-8484. If you are not sure whether an illicit discharge has occurred, please report it and we will determine whether action is required to protect thewater supply and/or the environment.

What are Some Examples of Illicit Discharges? Proper disposal of common household chemicals and products is important to prevent pollution of our local waterways. Under no circumstances should any of the following (or other chemicals) be disposedof by pouring or placing in a storm drain or directly into a local waterway:

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Here are GOOD reasons to pick up after your pet:

Stormwater carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into storm drains and then into creeks and rivers.

Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water. Excess nitrogen depletes the water's oxygen, whichis necessary for healthy underwater grasses, wildlife and fish.

Roundworms and hookworms deposited by infected animals can live in the soil for a longtime and be transmitted to other animals and humans.

Let's face it - no one likes to step in pet waste and spread it into homes, cars and businesses Scooping on a daily basis and applying lime will help prevent odors. It's easy to clean up by carrying small plastic bags and paper towels in your pocket. The bags

can be secured and thrown away in the garbage. Most of all, your neighbors will appreciate the good manners!

Using too much fertilizer and otherlawn care products can cause waterpollution. The same rain that helps turnyour lawn green also washes excessfertilizers, pesticides, and otherpollutants into the nearest creek,turning the water green, or worse.Much of it makes its way downstreamthrough our creeks to the Little MiamiRiver. To help prevent pollution, haveyour soil tested to determine how muchfertilizer you really need. And use lawncare products as instructed on theproduct labels. Less is always morewhen it comes to water quality.

Stormwater: Pet Peeves

Stormwater: Keep Your Lawn Green and the Water Blue Fertilizer is a pollutant when it is washed off lawns and gardens intostreams, rivers and other bodies ofwater. Fertilizer consists of plantnutrients that help plants grow and reproduce. In the water, these nutrients feed naturally occurring algaeand can lead to massive algae blooms,particularly during the warm summermonths. An algae bloom is an explosionin the algae population that turns thewater green, shutting out sunlight needed by bottom-growing plants and leading to oxygen depletion that killsfish and other aquatic creatures.

This season, try applying no morefertilizer than can actually be used byyour lawn and the plants you are tending. Here are some practical tips which will limit the amount of fertilizeravailable to be washed into stormdrains and streams:

Have your soil tested. Then apply only the kinds and amounts ofnutrients that your grass and plants

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Stormwater: How You Can Help Continued… "Gray Water" such as laundry, shower, or kitchen waste water. Paints, solvents, cleaning products and other toxic household substances Gasoline, motor oil, brake fluid, engine coolant (antifreeze) and other toxic automotive products. Septic tank pump-out and other types of human or animal waste. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other agricultural products. Leaves, grass clippings or yard waste of any kind

What are Some Visible Effects of an Illicit Discharge? For more Stormwater information and to learn how you can help keep our water clean, visit our website at

An unnatural color in the water, such as red, white or brown. An oil sheen floating on the water.

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need. Visit the Greene County OSU Extension Office website,www.greene.osu.edu or contact the Extension Office at (937) 372-9971, for additional information onthis topic.

Once your soil has been tested,follow the instructions that comewith commercial fertilizer to make sure you apply no more than isrequired.

Apply fertilizer in the fall when it is most beneficial to cool seasongrasses and least likely to end up inrunoff. Avoid le surfaces such as sidewalks anddriveways where they are mostlikely to be washed into a stormdrain, where it will end up in astream. Sweep fertilizer off hardsurfaces onto the lawn or into thegarden. If possi

aving fertilizer on hard

ble, avoid applying fertilizer just before a rain storm.

Floatables such as toilet paper, or suds. and go to the Stormwater page! A foul or unnatural odor.

Dead fish or other aquatic life.

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Information regarding activities to do and things to see at the festival

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Information on community events happening this spring

City News

Information on what is happening at the City and services that we provide our residents

o Message from the Mayor

o City Manager’s Report

o The Fire Escape

o The Policeman’s Badge

Environmental News

Articles of Interest The Bellbrook City Council would like to invite you to join its regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. A new time of 7:00 PM has been set for meetings to start.

For more information about City Council, past meetings and current issues, call the Clerk of Council at (937) 848-4321 or visit the Council page onour website at www.cityofbellbrook.org

Council Members

Mary Graves, Mayor

Mike Schweller, Deputy Mayor

Bob Baird

Denny Bennett

Ralph Fussner

Jon Martin

Joe Ritzel

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