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LOCAL FOCUSKETTERINGTonight’s school board meeting at Barnes

The Kettering School Board has changed the site of its meeting tonight at 6.

Instead of holding the meeting at Fairmont High School’s Recital Hall, the board will meet at the Ket-tering City Schools Adminis-trative Offices, 3750 Far Hills Ave., in the Barnes Building.

For more, call the district offices at (937) 499-1430 or visit kettering.12.oh.us. JILL KELLEY

DAYTONNew Woodland terrace dedication Saturday

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum will hold a ded-ication ceremony and rib-bon-cutting at 11 a.m. Satur-day at Lookout Terrace.

“The Lookout Terrace is in the heart of the historic dis-trict of Woodland, with spec-tacular views of both the city and the Miami Valley,” says Dave Fitzsimmons, Wood-land’s president and CEO.

Last year, Woodland ded-icated the Lookout Colum-

barium and Tower Develop-ment that was designed pri-marily for cremation fam-ilies. The terrace develop-ment offers families who prefer ground burial their choice from 80 flush, monu-mental and feature graves or

seven bench lots.Woodland has also said

that starter trees grown from cuttings of Woodland’s trees will also be available for the first time. Mark Weber Land-scaping has been harvesting cuttings from Woodland red

buds, sour gum, sassafras and oak trees. Proceeds will be donated to the Woodland Arboretum Foundation.

The arboretum is also of-fering an adopt-a-tree pro-gram. There are 44 to choose from, 10 to 12 feet tall, planted in prominent locations on the grounds. A bronze plaque can be anchored at the tree’s base in memory of a loved one or friend. The cost of a tree and plaque is about $500. Call (937) 228-3221.STAFF REPORT

DAYTONRamp work closes I-75N at Dixie Drive

The ramp from Interstate 75 northbound to East Di-xie Drive and the ramp from East Dixie Drive to I-75 north-bound will be closed begin-ning 7 a.m. today, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

These will be 24-hour-a-day ramp closures. The ramps are scheduled to reopen Nov. 15.

These ramp closures are due to a contractor construct-ing new ramps for the inter-change at that location.

Here are the official detours

during the closures:• I-75 north to Dixie Drive:

I-75 north to Dryden Road south to Northlawn Avenue east to Springboro Pike south to East Dixie Drive.

• Dixie Drive to I-75 north: East Dixie Drive to Springboro Pike north to I-75 north.

GERMAN TWP.OVI checkpoint results in multiple arrests

The Combined Agency OVI Task Force of Montgom-ery County reported writ-ing citations or making ar-rests for 18 violations at an OVI checkpoint Friday night in German Twp.

The checkpoint was part of a national mobilization ef-fort to prevent drunk driving accidents during the holiday weekend.

Montgomery County offi-cers arrested three people for suspected OVI and made four narcotics-related arrests in addition to citing drivers for violations such as no seat belt, expired plates, driving under suspension or without a license and improper child restraints. KATIE WEDELL

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Kettering on paradeA Star Wars-themed float captured attention along Far Hills Avenue on Labor Day as Kettering hosted the 2011 Holiday at Home Parade. Chris Stewart/Staff photographer

WEST MILTONNew village manager sworn in to office

Ben Herron, streets su-perintendent, was appoint-ed acting village manager until the West Milton coun-cil decides the future of sus-pended village Manager To-ny Howard in two weeks.

Herron was appointed by council and then sworn in by Law Director Chuck Sell during a special coun-cil meeting Aug. 31. The council set a public hear-ing for Sept. 13 for Howard, who last week was suspend-ed with the intent to termi-nate his employment. How-ard subsequently requested the hearing.

In approving a prelimi-nary resolution of remov-al Aug. 22, the council said the action was being tak-en because of Howard’s al-leged discourteous treat-ment of the public and council members; insubor-dination, nonfeasance and/or misfeasance rendering him unable to follow the di-rection of council and sat-isfactorily perform his du-ties; and the inability to work with various members of council which has not been resolved to the satis-faction of council.NANCY BOWMAN,

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

TROYFederal and state funding cuts made

Miami County’s Depart-ment of Job and Family Ser-vices faces a net loss of more than $400,000 in federal and state funding for tem-porary assistance to needy families, transit and oth-er support programs in fis-cal 2011 when compared to fiscal 2010, the county com-missioners were told in Au-gust.

Carol Morgan, Job and Family Services director, said the cuts are in addition to reductions experienced since December 2008. The department has reduced em-ployment by attrition. Bene-fits are being paid as quickly as possible, but some client services could be delayed, she said. NANCY BOWMAN,

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

XENIAHarley ride collects toys for local children

On Saturday, the Xenia Harley Owners Group and Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Da-vidson are having their 20th annual Rusty’s Ride.

The event raises money and collects toys for Greene County Combined Health Foundation’s Holiday Proj-ect, which helps children in need get Christmas presents.

Registration for the self-guided ride is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Buck-minn’s, 1213 Cincinnati Ave./Ohio 42. The ride begins and ends at Buckminn’s.

The cost is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. The first 200 registered receive a free bandana.

The entry fee includes hog roast meal by Little Mi-ami River Catering and des-sert by the Ladies of Har-ley. The food will be served at 2 p.m.

Buckminn’s, HOG mem-bers and local merchants have donated raffle door prizes, including a 2010 Har-ley-Davidson’s Sportster and a 20th anniversary quilt

made by the Xenia Ladies of Harley. There also will be cash prizes and a silent auc-tion.

Holiday Project has re-ceived more than $130,000 from Rusty’s Ride proceeds.

For more information, call (937) 374-5662. STAFF REPORT

BEAVERCREEKPopcorn Festival auto show set for Sunday

The Beavercreek Pop-corn Festival auto show will be Sunday in Shoup Park on Meadow Bridge Drive in Bea-vercreek.

Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon, with awards at 3:30 p.m. for the top 25. There will be dash plaques for the first 100 registrants.

The registration cost is $10 at the gate. All makes and models of cars and trucks are welcome, with no year limitation.

D J music will be provided by Good Vibrations.

For more information, call John Engle at (937) 427-8444 or (937)-232-5960.DIANA BLOWERS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

XENIATraffic Commission to meet Wednesday

The Xenia Traffic Commis-sion on Wednesday will re-ceive updates on two issues involving a “no left turn” sign on Little Main Street and installing a stop bar at Hospitality Drive.

There is presently a “no left turn” sign on Little Main Street at Orange Street. In March, the commission ap-proved plans to place a sec-ond “no left turn” sign in the grassy median and paint the pavement to indicate a right turn only. The city’s street department is scheduled to paint the pavement.

The commission also will hear an update on install-ing a stop bar at Hospitali-ty Drive at West Main Street/US 35.

There will hear old busi-ness on the pedestrian cross-walk at North Detroit and Market streets and new busi-ness on proposed traffic de-tour routes for the Sept. 16-17 Community Festival.

The six-member commis-sion meeting is rescheduled from Monday due to Labor

Day. They meet at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, sec-ond floor, 101 N. Detroit St.STAFF REPORT

BELLBROOKSubmit your local photos for calendar

Bellbrook and Sugarcreek Twp. will be featured in a 2012 calendar.

The calendar will feature photos taken by area pho-tographers and selected by a public vote.

The 2012 calendars will be available to the public in No-vember at the community center.

Submissions should be of landscapes, objects, nature scenes and gatherings inside Bellbrook city and Sugar-creek Twp. limits.

The entry deadline is 4 p.m. Sept. 30. Voting, on Facebook and at the commu-nity center, will be Oct. 5-12.

Entries can be submitted at the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Park District’s community center or by e-mailing pic-tures to ajenks @bellbrook-sugarcreekparks.org.DIANA BLOWERS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CLEARCREEK TWP.Rezoning sought for Winding Creek project

Developer David Oakes wants the Springboro Plan-ning Commission to elimi-nate about 20 acres zoned for business to less than three for business, and al-most 17 acres for 66 new homes in an area of the Vil-lages of Winding Creek .

Oakes has already won concessions since taking over as developer of the mixed-use development, near the Montgomery-War-ren county line and across the road from Soraya Farms, a mixed-used development by Design Homes, another of his companies.

The commission meets at 6 tonight at the township offices, 7593 Bunnell Hill Road.LAWRENCE BUDD

FRANKLIN Senior center hosts Music Nite on Friday

The Deardoff Senior Cen-

ter, 605 S. River St., Frank-lin, will host Music Nite from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

The Lost In Time Band, Lebanon Opry House, and Jessie Lynn will provide en-tertainment. Admission costs $3.

For more, call (937) 743-8100. STAFF REPORT

LEBANONChurch to host class on handling finances

Countryside Communi-ty Church of the Nazarene, 1436 Deerfield Road, Leba-non, will host a 13-week se-ries, “Financial Peace Uni-versity,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays beginning Sept. 18.

The program teaches par-ticipants how to make finan-cial decisions and set goals.

The class will be taught by Dave Ramsey via DVD re-cordings. The class will view one video per week with a discussion following.

Cost is $100 per individ-ual or couple. The deadline to register is Sept. 12. For

more, call (513) 932-7363. STAFF REPORT

SPRINGBOROLocal leaders to honor deceased veterans

The fourth annual Vet-eran Memorial will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ander-son Funeral Home., 40 N. Main St. Community lead-ers will honor the memo-ry of honorably discharged deceased veterans. Fami-ly members of deceased vet-erans will be presented cer-tificates signed by President Barack Obama.

Several local residents will be a part of the pro-gram.

Pastor Cornelius Han-cock, of Springboro Bap-tist Church, will offer open-ing prayer and benedic-tion. Springboro Mayor John H. Agenbroad will present certificates to the families. Chris Herwick, of Spring-boro, a veteran and Gold Star Mother, will speak about veterans and their commitment to service and

country. Jeff Roberts, of Hill-crest Baptist Church, will provide music and song. Lila Roberts, of Franklin, will provide music.STAFF REPORT

MASON6th annual arts festival is Sept. 18

Mason-Deerfield Arts will host the 6th annual Mason Arts Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Ma-son-Montgomery Road.

More than 100 artists will be featured, and there will be demonstrations through-out the day.

The festival also includes the artwork of more than 200 Mason City School stu-dents in the student gallery.

There will be perform-ing artists, and children can create artwork at the kids tent.

Admission is free. Call (513) 309-8585, email ma-sonarts@gmail.com or visit masonarts.org. STAFF REPORT

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