Miami Township Monthly
November 2019
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12th Annual Veterans Breakfast
Months of planning leads to worthy tribute
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Planning for the Veterans Breakfast Ceremony is a months-long process of meetings, phone calls, and scheduling. There are the guests to invite, the food to plan, renting the tables and chairs, just to name a few items on the 'to-do' list. But, everyone at the township says the same thing. We wouldn't want it any other way.
"Honoring our veterans and active military members gives us great pride in the community," Township Administrator Ron Hess said. "It is our honor to pay tribute to the people that sacrifice everything to keep our country free."
This year's keynote speaker is Chris Stanley with the
Fisher-Nightingale House
. There are currently three Fisher Houses available to military families, two at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the newest facility at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The Fisher Houses provide housing to families of service members who are receiving medical care at the VA hospitals at WPAFB and the Dayton VA. They offer all the comforts of home to these families during stressful times.
Scratch Food will provide a hot breakfast and the Dayton Christian School choir will perform. Township trustees will give special recognition to several local veterans.
The 12th annual Veterans Breakfast is Friday, November 8, beginning at 8 a.m., at the MVFD Station 51, 10899 Wood Road.
Please RSVP by November 4.
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Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Celebrate the season together
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Start planning now for the Miami Township Holiday Home Decorating Contest! We want to see your brightest, cheeriest holiday fare celebrating the season. Judging will take place Thursday evening, Dec. 12, between 5:30-7:30 p.m., so be sure to have decorations lit and on full display that evening.
The winner will be announced live on Facebook, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. The winner receives a $50 gift card from Lowe's-Dayton Mall and a special proclamation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 14, 2020. The winning home will be highlighted in this newsletter and on our social media pages.
To register for the contest, you must fill out an entry form by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. You can download a form below, download a form
on our website
or pick one up at the Government Center, 2700 Lyons Road, during normal business hours.
Click the links for the entry form and contest rules. You can also
visit our website
for all the information! Have fun! Let's light up Miami Township together this holiday season!
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Hillgrove Union Cemetery and Boy Scout Troop #103 are once again selling holiday wreaths to be placed at grave sites in December. The deadline to order is November 20.
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Township holiday schedule
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The Government Center is closed on the following days this holiday season:
- Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
- Nov. 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving
- Dec. 25 - Christmas Day
- Jan. 1 - New Years Day
Offices re-open the follow business day after each holiday at 8 a.m.
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At Your Service - News and Events
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Leaf collection begins Nov. 4
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The township's Leaf Collection Program is scheduled to begin November 4. Crews begin in the northern township and work their way south. Please have all leaves at the curb by Nov. 25 to ensure your leaves are picked up.
Do not place leaves in the street.
Place them at the back of the curb where the grass meets the curb. For more information,
click here
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Election Day is November 5
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Two school districts that serve Miami Township are asking voters for their support on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The West Carrollton School District has a 5.7 mill bond issue on the ballot to help build four new school buildings.
The Miamisburg City Schools are asking voters to renew its 5-year substitute emergency levy. This is a renewal levy request and does not increase current property taxes. The levy funds will maintain current programs within the district.
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At Your Service - Police Beat
Police department honors its own
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Watch this video slideshow:
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T
he Miami Township Police Department held its first annual awards banquet October 19. Several officers were honored for their dedication and valor while serving our community. Congratulations to all the officers honored:
Chief’s Award of Excellence
: Detective Todd Comer
Chief’s Award of Excellence – Business
: Mark Keilholz of Skyline Chili-Dayton Mall
Chief’s Award of Excellence – Citizen
: Pat Roeller
Medal of Valor
: Officers Dave Ooten, James McCarty and James Swearingen

Purple Heart Award
: Officer Tyler Simpson
Employee of the Year
: Sgt. Jay Phares
Award of Lifesaving
: Capt. John Magill; Officers Crystal Rankins, Tom Hupp, Dave Ooten, Jim Neer and Brandon Young; Detectives Sgt. Mike Siney, Dan Wessling, Shawn Todd, Ray Swallen; Montgomery County deputies Justin Mays and Brian Burke
Safe Driver Award
: Sergeants Jay Phares, Jason Etter, Paul Nienhaus, Mike Siney, Julie Fiebig, Bill Jones; Detectives Todd Comer, Scott Miller, Shawn Todd, Tyler Simpson, Dan Wessling; Officers Pat McCoy, Tim Beatty, Dave Ooten, Bob Sakal, Jim Neer, Brandon Young, Danielle Schweickart, Scott Snell, Ben Albert, Ray Swallen, James Swearingen, Eric Wooddell, Tom Hupp, Crystal Rankins
Nightstick honorees
: Officers Kory Caldwell, Justin Knight, Sean Powell, Craig Sanders, Jordan West, Ethan Bens, Bobby Johnson; Chaplains Scott Cronin and Jason Johnston; Township Administrator Ron Hess
Certificate of Appreciation
: Amy Ilo, Betty Eldridge, Paul Rieder, Officer John Brun, Leah O’Malley
The nightsticks presented were handmade and specially engraved for each recipient. They were also carved out of different types of wood so that each recipient now has a unique night stick of their own. More than 150 people attended the banquet. We would like to thank
Dayton Christian School
for hosting the event and Dave’s Quality Meats for a wonderful meal and thank you to our police department for keeping us all safe and sound.
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Remember to download the mobile app
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The Miami Township Police Department now has a mobile app. You can contact officers, leave a tip or make a complaint, use a crime mapping tool and much more.
Download the free app in Google Play or the Apple Store now.
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Business Insider: Third Perk Express
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Third Perk Express is the newest edition to the Dayton Mall Food Court. It is owned and operated by Juanita Darden, who also runs the successful Third Perk Coffeehouse and Wine Bar in downtown Dayton. You can't miss the purple decor the moment you step off the elevator into the Food Court.
What’s the menu like?
Third Perk has a strong coffee menu. That is our focus! We are set apart from others because we are Dayton Strong, it is reflected in our signature drinks.
Why bring Third Perk to the Dayton Mall?
It was needed. What is a mall without delicious coffee? The employees need it and the patrons demand it.
How do you see the new shop benefiting Third Perk Coffeehouse and Wine Bar in downtown Dayton?
Both spaces can promote the other. It is an extension. Both locations really complement each other.
What do you feel the Miami Township community brings to your business?
Miami Township is our new community. We need all the residents to know we are here. The food court offers a space where people can gather. I believe that it is underutilized. Why not meet up to craft? Scrapbook? Knit? Just to talk? It is the perfect space and you don’t have to bring food, snacks or beverages, it’s all there waiting for you!
What type of experience do you want people to have when they visit Third Perk Express?
I want people to feel like they are appreciated. I want them to know that we value being their choice. As they are enjoying our products, they should feel like they are being hugged.
How can people find you?

They can follow us on social media to stay up on all things Third Perk. We want to be an active member of the Miami Township community. I am willing to partner with local schools and organizations. We are here to stay!
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Austin Landing
- Nov. 7, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Happy Hour Wedding Show #@ Hilton Garden Inn: Free, but you must sign up for tickets here.
- Nov. 16, 5 - 9 p.m.: Holiday Tree Lighting: Annual event to ring in the holidays, including Santa's arrival, parade, and tree lighting.
Dayton Mall
- Nov. 24, 6 - 8 p.m.; Paws and Claus: Have your pet's photo taken with Santa (fee).
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Don't forget to make Miami Township your destination for shopping on Black Friday Nov. 29 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 30!
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Welcome Baird Wealth Management to Austin Landing
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The South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed veteran Louie
Belluomini and his service dog, Star, to talk about their experience with PTSD.
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CESO is the big winner in CANstruction 2019 winning People's Choice and the Most Cans awards with 10,000 cans used to create Mr. Rogers' Castle
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Buddy's Flooring America celebrates their newly renovated shopping center with a ribbon cutting
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- The Government Center is closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 8 a.m.
- The Government Center is closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, for Thanksgiving. Offices reopen Monday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m.

- Daylight Saving Time ends November 3. Remember to fall back one hour!
- Learn what it takes to be a Miami Township police officer. Join the Explorer program. Click to apply!
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