Mason Our Town October/November 2012 by Enquirer Media

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School's Out Fun Days Shop Local Community Center Open House

Premier Registration Begins September 14 See page 2 for registration details!

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contents ON THE COVER School's Out Fun Days ....................... 7 Shop Local ......................................... 6 Open House ........................ Back Cover

INFANTS & TODDLERS SWIM ACADEMY Lessons.............................................. 4 ENRICHMENT Music................................................. 9 Busy Brains........................................ 9 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 16

ENRICHMENT Clay ................................................... 7 Drawing ............................................ 8 Cake Decorating ................................ 8 FITNESS/HEALTH Fitness Programs ............................. 14 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 16 Martial Arts ..................................... 17

TEEN (13-17 years)

SWIM ACADEMY Lessons.............................................. 4 CAMPS Little Feet .......................................... 6 ENRICHMENT Drawing ............................................ 8 Music................................................. 9 Busy Brains........................................ 9 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 16

SPECIAL EVENTS Hallow-Teen Dance............................ 3 SWIM ACADEMY Lessons.............................................. 4 ENRICHMENT Cake Decorating ................................ 8 FITNESS/HEALTH Drop-In Group Exercise .................... 13 Nutrition ......................................... 14 Fitness Programs ............................. 14 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 16 Martial Arts ..................................... 17 Track................................................ 17

YOUTH (5-12 years)

ADULT (18+ years)

PRESCHOOL (3-4 years)

SPECIAL EVENTS I-Fit Inclusive Programming .............. 3 SWIM ACADEMY Lessons.............................................. 4 CAMPS School Closure ................................... 7

Technology Classes .......................... 10 FITNESS/HEALTH Special Events.................................. 11 Assessments & Screenings .............. 12 Drop-In Group Exercise .................... 13 Nutrition ......................................... 14 Fitness Programs ............................. 14 Personal Training ............................. 15 SPORTS Martial Arts ..................................... 17 Track................................................ 17

FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS New Resident Coﬀee ......................... 3 Parents’ Night Out ............................. 3 Volunteer Fair .................................... 3 I-Fit Inclusive Programming .............. 3 Kids & Family Expo ............................ 3 FITNESS/HEALTH Live Well in Mason........................... 11 Fit Families Workout ........................ 14 SPORTS Martial Arts ..................................... 17 Track................................................ 17

SWIM ACADEMY Private Lessons .................................. 5 Masters Swimming ........................... 6 ENRICHMENT Cake Decorating ................................ 8 Dance ................................................ 8 Personal Development ...................... 9

registration ALL PROGRAMS Premier Registration: (Community Center Premier members only) begins September 14, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone.

Open Registration: September 17, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone Location: Mason Community Center www.imaginemason.org • 513.229.8555

Indoor Swim Lesson Registration Premier: September 14 Open: September 17 Closes: October 29 New to Community Center programs? Please obtain your username and password from the front desk before registering online.

Holiday Hours Thanksgiving

6 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Limited facility access. The fitness center, gymnasium, track, and locker rooms will be open. All other areas of the facility will be closed and regularly scheduled drop-in group exercise programs are cancelled.

The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates the Mason Community Center. Mason Community Center 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio 45040 p 513.229.8555 f 513.229.8556 Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. Program fees are set by membership and residency. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

Bad weather?

Call the weather hotline to check the status of your activity Programs: option 5 Field rainouts: option 6 513.229.8502 Swim team: option 7 ON THE COVER: Mason Community Center is your hub for all things Mason. Don’t miss our Open House or Shop Local! Details inside. Photo provided by City of Mason

SPECIAL EVENTS New Resident Coffee Meeting Room New to the area? Meet other new residents and learn more about the area at the monthly new resident coffee. Residents who recently moved to the City of Mason or the Mason City School District are invited. The coffee is hosted by Community Basket and is sponsored by the City of Mason and the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments will be provided and tours of the Community Center will be included. Those in attendance will also receive a one-day family pass to the Community Center. Children are welcome. Day W W

Date 10/3 11/7

Time 10:30-11:30A 10:30-11:30A

Age All All

Day Date F 10/19

Parents' Night Out Kids Korner

OF MASON

Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of a pizza party sponsored by LaRosa's of Mason, group games, swimming, snack time, and meeting new friends. We ask that you please pack a snack, drink, towel, and a swimsuit for your child. The program welcomes children 3 to 12 years of age. Please note that children under 6 will participate in preschool-themed activities during swim time for children ages 6 and up. Parents' Night Out is available to Premier members only. Please stop at the Membership Services Desk to upgrade your membership if you would like to take part in this program and the many other benefits of Premier membership. To allow all Premier families to enjoy this activity, we ask that each family sign up for only one Parents' Night Out per month. Day F F F F

Date 10/5 10/19 11/2 11/16

Time 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P

Age 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12

Deadline 9/28 10/12 10/26 11/9

Fee (PRE) Free Free Free Free

Activity 633806-01 633806-02 633806-03 633806-04

I-Fit! Check out the Special Olympics Basketball Team play at Mason Community Center on Friday nights beginning November 2.

Inclusive Zumba with Jackie Studio A Day Date Sa 10/6 Sa 11/17

Time 12:30-1:30P 12:30-1:30P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6-12 9/29 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661300-01 6-12 11/10 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661300-02

Gym Fit with Michelle Multipurpose Room Day Date Sa 10/20 Sa 11/3

Time 2:00-3:00P 2:00-3:00P

Mason Community Center Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest and dance. Prizes will be awarded for costumes in five categories: Best Superhero, Best Pair, Best Homemade Costume, Funniest Costume, and Overall Winner.

Fee Free Free

(Premier Members Only!)

Hallow-Teen Dance

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6-12 10/13 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661301-01 6-12 10/27 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661301-02

Time 8:00-10:00P

Age 15-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/12 $10 /$12 /$15 /$18

Activity 633100-01

Volunteer Fair Entrance Lobby Serving others is powerful and can enrich your sense of purpose in life! If you've wanted to make a difference in your community but didn't know where to start, this event is for you. During the Volunteer Fair, you can talk to 25 to 30 non-profit/service organizations who will explain their mission and the unique volunteer opportunities they offer. Volunteering doesn't have to be a full-time occupation and there's a place for EVERYONE (adults, students, groups, teams, clubs, etc.) who wants to help the community in some way. There is no better way to use your passion, time, and talents than giving back to your community. We invite you to come and be the change. Day Sa

Date 10/27

Time 10:00A-2:00P

Age All

Fee Free

kids & family EXPO 2012 saturday, november 10 • 10 am – 3 pm Mason Community Center • Over 40 booths • Local businesses and children’s programs including after-school enrichment programs • Family entertainment • Prize giveaways

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To register, see page 2.

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Level 1

Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Three years old and comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. Working with the coach, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles. Students will advance to the next level when they can do ten relaxed bobs. To participate in this class your child must be comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. If you register and the first class is diﬃcult for your child, we will transfer your enrollment to a Mason Swim Academy Level 1 w/ Parent class.

Activity number: 652321 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Mason Community Center is proud to feature the Mason Swim Academy, presenting learn-to-swim instruction based on a proven lesson program developed by SwimAmerica™. Students will be taught by certified coaches as they progress through ten stations of competency.

Level 2

The techniques for developing good swimming skills are the same whether your goal is to increase safety around water, enjoy better fitness and health, increase opportunities for recreation, or compete by joining a swim team. The SwimAmerica format was developed by experienced Olympic coaches and is offered in cooperation with the Mason Manta Rays swim team, one of the top swim teams of its size in the country. Let the team’s experience help you or your child become a competent swimmer even if you do not expect to swim competitively. Group swim lessons are for children 3 to 17 years old. Adults interested in swim lessons are invited to register for private or semi-private swim lessons. All lessons are held in the Leisure Pool unless otherwise noted.

6 week sessions: 11/5 – 12/22 Please note that our fall/winter lessons meet 6 times. (No lessons Thanksgiving week.)

In this parent-assisted class, your 6- to 23-month old child will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water. Activity number: 652311 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Level 3

Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 2 certificate or have the ability to do 10 relaxed bobs and push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds in a streamline position. Your child will be introduced to streamline kicking on front and back. Students will advance when they can streamline kick on their front and back for 15 feet.

Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 3 certificate or have the ability to do ten relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds, and streamline kick on front and back for 15 feet. Your child will begin side gliding and the front crawl stroke. Students will advance when they can side glide for 20 feet and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet. Activity number: 652324 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Swim Toddlers Leisure Pool

In this parent-assisted class, your 24- to 36- month old toddler will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.

Level 5/6

Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 4 certificate or be able to do ten relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds, streamline kick on front and back for 15 feet, side glide for 20 feet, and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet. Your child will learn the freestyle stroke with rotary breathing and the back stroke. Students may advance to the Mason Swim Academy Stroke School when they can swim 25 yards of proper freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke with ease.

Activity number: 652312 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Level 1 w/Parent

Activity number: 652325 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Three years old.

Some children need a little extra reassurance when first introduced to swim lessons. This parent/child class will do just that. Working with the coach, you will assist your child in learning the Swim Academy Level 1 skills. With your help, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles. Class is geared toward slowly acclimating your child to the aquatic environment without parental assistance. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.

October / November 2012

Activity number: 652322 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Level 4

Leisure Pool

Your child will learn to glide on front and back in a streamline position. Students will advance when they can push off the wall and glide on their front and back for five seconds with proper body position.

Activity number: 652323 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Swim Tots

Activity number: 652320 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83

Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 1 certiﬁcate or have the ability to do ten relaxed bobs while blowing bubbles with the mouth and nose.

Volunteer to be a Coach Part of the success of the Mason Swim Academy is due to many men and women who volunteer to coach or assistant coach. If you have past experience swimming, coaching or teaching and are interested in volunteering for the Mason Swim Academy, please contact our Site Supervisors at 513.229.8555 x5510. All volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer application and be fingerprinted at the Mason Police Department prior to the start of the first practice. All coaches and volunteers are trained in the SwimAmerica system prior to the start of the session.

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

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To register, you will need an activity number and section number. Activity numbers are assigned by the class level and are found in the class descriptions and in the activity table below. Section numbers are associated with the day and time of the class and are in the second table below. To register for Level 3 at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, for example, you would register for 652323 and section number 14. If signing your child up for multiple sessions, we recommend you choose classes on different days. Please note that sessions are 6 weeks long. Program Swim Tots Swim Toddlers Level 1 w/Parent Level 1

Abbreviation Tots Toddlers L1+ L1

Activity Number 652311 652312 652320 652321

Program Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5/6

Day Date Time Tots Toddlers L1+ M 11/5-12/17* 9:30-10:00A M 11/5-12/17* 10:00-10:30A 01 M 11/5-12/17* 10:30-11:00A 01 01 M 11/5-12/17* 5:00-5:30P M 11/5-12/17* 5:30-6:00P 02 M 11/5-12/17* 6:00-6:30P Tu 11/6-12/18* 12:45-1:15P Tu 11/6-12/18* 1:15-1:45P 03 Tu 11/6-12/18* 1:45-2:15P 02 02 Tu 11/6-12/18* 5:30-6:00P 03 03 Tu 11/6-12/18* 6:00-6:30P 04 Tu 11/6-12/18* 6:30-7:00P W 11/7-12/19* 9:30-10:00A W 11/7-12/19* 10:00-10:30A 05 W 11/7-12/19* 10:30-11:00A 04 04 W 11/7-12/19* 5:00-5:30P W 11/7-12/19* 5:30-6:00P 06 W 11/7-12/19* 6:00-6:30P Th 11/8-12/20* 12:45-1:15P Th 11/8-12/20* 1:15-1:45P 07 Th 11/8-12/20* 1:45-2:15P 05 05 Th 11/8-12/20* 5:30-6:00P 06 06 Th 11/8-12/20* 6:00-6:30P 08 Th 11/8-12/20* 6:30-7:00P Sa 11/10-12/22* 9:00-9:30A Sa 11/10-12/22* 9:30-10:00A Sa 11/10-12/22* 10:00-10:30A Sa 11/10-12/22* 10:30-11:00A 09 Sa 11/10-12/22* 11:00-11:30A 07 07 *Registration closes 10/29. No class Thanksgiving week, 11/22-11/27

Abbreviation L2 L3 L4 L5/6

L1 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

L2 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Activity Number 652322 652323 652324 652325

L3 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Private and SemiPrivate Swim Lessons We offer lessons for all ages, from preschool to seniors!

L4 01 02

L5/6 01 02

03 04 05 06 07

08 09 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Whether you’re looking for comfort in the water, improved stroke technique and water skills, added endurance for lap swimming, to become a Masters' swimmer, a supplement to Mason Swim Academy lessons, or tips and techniques for triathlon training, our trained Mason Swim Academy and Manta Ray coaches will customize lessons to suit your needs. Please call a Swim Program Supervisor at 513.229.8555, extension 5510, to register. Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Semi-Private (4 session package) Various 3 & up $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 Private (4 session package) Various 3 & up $100 /$100 /$125 /$125

Adaptive Swim Lessons Adaptive Aquatics is a Learn-to Swim program designed for children and adults requiring special assistance. Qualified staff will help participants enhance their swimming ability and comfort level. These lessons will be held in a private lesson format. Please call a Swim Program Supervisor at 513.229.8555, extension 5510, to register. Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Various 3 & up $100 /$100 /$125 /$125

Stroke School

SwimFit

Leisure Pool

Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 5/6 certiﬁcate or be able to complete 25 yards each of freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke.

After completing Stroke School, swimmers can move up to SwimFit, where the focus is on building the swimmer's strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching. SwimFit allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition. If a swimmer desires to be on a swim team like the Manta Rays Swim Team at Mason Community Center, SwimFit will provide a smooth transition.

Stroke school is for swimmers who intend to learn advanced elements and stroke eﬃciency in all four stroke types. The stroke school includes the skills taught in Levels 7 and 8 of the Mason Swim Academy. Day Date Time M,W 11/5-12/19 6:30-7:15P Tu,Th 11/6-12/20 4:45-5:30P *No Class 11/19-11/22

To register, see page 2.

Age 3-17 3-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/29 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159 10/29 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159

Activity 652326-01* 652326-02*

Day Date Time Tu,Th 11/6-12/20 4:45-5:30P *No Class 11/20-11/22

Age 3-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/29 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159

Activity 652327-01*

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CAMPS Little Feet Activity Room B Treat your child to a new environment and new activities! This half-day morning program is designed with age appropriate games and crafts. Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development while enjoying a new environment and a new theme every week. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.

SWIM TEAM

Manta Ray Masters Competition Pool Improve your overall fitness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or just enjoy the water. Competitions are optional. Swimmers ages 19 and older of all abilities are welcome. Coaches are available from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Additional practice times without a coach present are available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. You are not required to attend all practices. Interested swimmers should be able to swim at least one lap freestyle to participate. A Mason Community Center pass is NOT needed to participate in this program. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity M-W-F 10/1-10/31 6:00-7:30A 19 & up 10/31 $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 552008-10* Tu/Th 11/1-11/30 6:00-7:30A 19 & up 11/30 $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 552008-11* *You may join at any time during the month by paying the monthly fee in full.

Please pack a lunch, drink, plenty of snacks, and an extra change of clothes for each day (just in case). This camp is for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session. Please note: Pricing listed below is per day. Website pricing will state the program is free until you select how many days per week your child will be attending. Once the number of days has been selected, your fee will be adjusted accordingly. Day Date Time Down on the Farm M-F 10/1-10/5 9:00A-12:00P Fall is in the Air M-Th 10/8-10/11 9:00A-12:00P Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes M-F 10/15-10/19 9:00A-12:00P Pumpkins Galore M-F 10/22-10/26 9:00A-12:00P Ghosts and Goblins M-F 10/29-11/2 9:00A-12:00P Autumn Wonders M-F 11/5-11/9 9:00A-12:00P Giving Thanks! M-Th 11/12-11/15 9:00A-12:00P All About Eric Carle M-F 11/26-11/30 9:00A-12:00P *No Class 10/12, 11/16

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)

Activity

3-5

9/24

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-01

3-5

10/1

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-02*

3-5

10/8

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-03

3-5

10/15

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-04

3-5

10/22

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-05

3-5

10/29

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-06

3-5

11/5

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-07*

3-5

11/19

$12/ $15/ $19/ $23

636514-08

Little Feet Lunch and Show Activity Room B

“Shop Local” at Mason Community Center

Parents need a break, too. Take an hour lunch break for yourself while your child relaxes over a lunch brought from home, then watches a movie, enjoys a relaxing activity, or listens to a story. Sign your child up by the day or by the week for lunch out with friends of the same age. Please pack a lunch and a drink each day. This activity is for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session.

Wednesday, November ��, �� a.m. - � p.m. 

Featuring Mason area merchants and home sales representatives.

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Cash and carry, or place your order for Christmas.

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Members and non-members welcome!

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Ask for a tour of the community center a�er you shop.

If you or your store would like to participate in the event, please call ��.��.��. Booth fee is $��. Applications will be accepted through November ��.

October / November 2012

Please note: Pricing listed below is per day. Website pricing will state the program is free until you select how many days per week your child will be attending. Once the number of days has been selected, your fee will be adjusted accordingly. Day Date Time M-F 10/1-10/5 12:00-1:00P M-Th 10/8-10/11 12:00-1:00P M-F 10/15-10/19 12:00-1:00P M-F 10/22-10/26 12:00-1:00P M-F 10/29-11/2 12:00-1:00P M-F 11/5-11/9 12:00-1:00P M-Th 11/12-11/15 12:00-1:00P M-F 11/26-11/30 12:00-1:00P *No Class 10/12, 11/16

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3

MR: Mason resident

Activity 636540-01 636540-02* 636540-03 636540-04 636540-05 636540-06 636540-07* 636540-08

NR: Non-resident

Little Feet Afternoon Adventure

Chess Camp

Activity Room B

Activity Room A

This half-day afternoon program is based on our popular morning program. Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development, including swimming, gymnastics, and an exercise class. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.

From first moves to checkmate, join this club to play one of the world's greatest games! Beginners will learn the basic rules, moves, and strategies. Experienced players will improve their game with strategy tips and training exercises. Every club meeting, players will be paired off to play a couple rounds of chess. The camp will end with an exciting tournament and prizes!

Please bring a bag with swim suit and towel, and a snack and drink for after swimming. This camp is for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held when Mason City Schools are not in session. Please note: Pricing listed below is per day. Website pricing will state the program is free until you select how many days per week your child will be attending. Once the number of days has been selected, your fee will be adjusted accordingly. Day Date Time M-F 10/1-10/5 1:00-4:00P M-Th 10/8-10/11 1:00-4:00P M-F 10/15-10/19 1:00-4:00P M-F 10/22-10/26 1:00-4:00P M-F 10/29-11/2 1:00-4:00P M-F 11/5-11/9 1:00-4:00P M-Th 11/12-11/15 1:00-4:00P M-F 11/26-11/30 1:00-4:00P *No Class 10/12, 11/16

Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

Deadline 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23

Activity 636550-01 636550-02* 636550-03 636550-04 636550-05 636550-06 636550-07* 636550-08

Bricks 4 Kidz: LEGO速 Lab

Day Date W 10/17-11/14 *No Class 10/31

This hands-on class will teach your child to build machines, buildings, vehicles, and other structures out of LEGO速 components including bricks, gears, axels, and motors. Each week, children will learn a concept and then bring that concept to life by building a model. At the end of each session, your child will have the opportunity to explore the effects of changing pieces on their model to customize their own creation. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Th 10/11-11/15 5:30-6:30P 6-11 10/4 $78 /$92 /$115 /$138 631610-01 LEGO速 is a registered trademark of The LEGO速 Group and is not affiliated with Bricks 4 Kidz.

School's Out Fun Days Activity Room B On scheduled break days in the Mason City School District, Mason Community Center offers special programming. Take this opportunity for your child to meet new friends and have fun while you have the comfort of knowing where your child will be. Be prepared for an active day and make sure your child is wearing comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Please pack a lunch, multiple snacks, swimsuit, towel, and refillable water bottle.

Grade Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 1-9 10/10 $45 /$53 /$62 /$70

Activity 631600-01*

Snow Days Mason Community Center Snow Day Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. whenever the Mason City School District cancels classes due to inclement weather. Each snow day will feature group games, crafts, sport activities, a movie, and swimming. Please pack a full lunch, refillable water bottle, plenty of snacks, extra clothing, gym shoes, swimsuit, and towel for your child. For same day announcements, registration begins at 5:30 a.m. or when the announcement is made, whichever is later. If announced the night before, early registration is available online only. To register, call 513.229.8555 or register online at www.imaginemason.org for activity 433807. Space is limited to the first 30 registered participants. Day M-F

Activity Room A

Time 6:00-7:30P

Date 12/3-4/30

Time 9:00A-5:00P

Age 6-12

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $30 /$36 /$45 /$54

Activity 433807

Enrichment ARTS & CRAFTS

Clay for Kids Activity Room B Have fun turning a lump of clay into an animal figure. Children will explore hand-building techniques using the coil, slab, pinch, and hollow body methods along with the basics of shaping and joining. Then they will learn how to apply textures like elephant skin, fish scales, and fur before applying glazes to their clay creation. Each session will have an animal theme perfect for the beginner to more advanced student. All supplies, tools, clay, and glazes are included. The clay sculptures will be kiln-fired and ready to pick up seven days after the last class. Day Date Tu 10/16-11/6

Time 5:00-6:00P

Age 6-10

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/9 $47 /$56 /$70 /$84 631100-01

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Early drop-off Camp begins Gym/park (weather permitting) Lunch Pool Movie Camp ends Extended hours for late pick-up

Day Date Time F 10/12 7:30A-5:30P F 11/16 7:30A-5:30P W 11/21 7:30A-5:30P *See next issue for more dates!

To register, see page 2.

Age 6-12 6-12 6-12

Deadline 10/5 11/9 11/14

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $30 /$36 /$45 /$54 $30 /$36 /$45 /$54 $30 /$36 /$45 /$54

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October / November 2012

Young Rembrandts® Drawing Classes Activity Room B Drawing is the fundamental skill of the visual arts and can give children an academic advantage in the classroom. Young Rembrandts® focuses on teaching children to draw using demonstration and a structured step-by-step process. This method of directed drawing gives young students instruction on how to draw increasingly complex images at a crucial time in their development. Through the process of weekly instruction, students are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concepts, art history, and mastery of their materials.

Pre-School Drawing Classes

Cake Decorating Basics for Teens Activity Room B

Young Rembrandts® pre-school program is designed with the youngest learners in mind. Subjects that youngsters are familiar with, such as animals and toys, are used along with their favorite learning tools— pictures, stories, touching, and doing—to enhance social and conflict resolution skills while improving listening, fine motor skills, and staying on task. You’ll be amazed at what they create!

Cake decorating can become your favorite hobby with the help of Pastry Chef and Professional Cake Decorator Jennifer Warren. A plain Jane cake from home becomes a beautiful masterpiece at the end of each class, using only icing as a medium. This delicious art form has been displayed across television screens and can be brought home with this cake decorating basics class.

Day Date Time M 11/5-12/17 5:00-5:45P W 11/7-12/19 6:00-6:45P *No Class 11/19, 11/21

The class fee includes a packet containing delicious cake recipes, a class schedule, and a list of supplies required for the course.

Age 4-6 4-6

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/29 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631200-01* 10/31 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631200-02*

Day Tu Tu

Date 10/2-10/23 11/6-11/27

Time 6:00-7:00P 6:00-7:00P

Age 13-17 13-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632111-01 10/30 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632111-02

Elementary Drawing Give your school-ager the tools needed to succeed as an artist. Young Rembrandts® programs work because they’re hands-on, visual, and just plain fun. Add innovative guided instruction, topics that kids love and relate to, and instructors that know how to reach this group, and you’ve got a “Young Rembrandt” in the making!

Cake Decorating Basics for Adults

Day Date W 11/7-12/19 *No Class 11/21

Learn cake decorating from a professional Pastry Chef and Cake Decorator! Jennifer Warren will teach you cake decorating basics to turn your homemade cakes from drab to fab. Your colorful creations will be one-of-a-kind and the talk of your next event. Icing made from scratch will become the pallet and a cake, the blank canvas, as you create a delicious masterpiece all your own.

Time 4:45-5:45P

Age 6-12

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/31 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631202-01*

Cartooning This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts'® innovative, hands-on teaching method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. Maintaining a quick pace and drawings that tell a story also helps kids to stay on task, learn from their mistakes, find new solutions to a problem, and communicate ideas and concepts through pictures—skills with lifetime benefits! Day Date M 11/5-12/17 *No Class 11/19

Time 6:00-7:00P

Age 7-13

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/29 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631201-01*

Activity Room B Your child will learn how to ice a cake and create his or her very own artistic—and delicious—masterpiece! Lessons include borders, icing techniques, and how to make icing decorations from scratch. Your child will love showing off his or her edible creations. The class fee includes a packet containing delicious cake recipes, a class schedule, and a list of supplies required for the course. Date 10/2-10/23 11/6-11/27

The class fee includes a packet containing delicious cake recipes, a class schedule, and a list of supplies required for the course. Day Tu Tu

Age 18 & up 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632112-01 10/30 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632112-02

DANCE

Upbeat Social Dancing: Beginner

Time 5:00-6:00P 5:00-6:00P

Age 5-12 5-12

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632110-01 10/30 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632110-02

This beginner’s course will teach you the basics of Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, and Disco Hustle. Smooth soled shoes are a must and partners are required. This is a great chance to see how easy and fun dancing can be. Day W

October / November 2012

Date Time 10/3-10/24 7:00-8:15P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $39 /$46 /$58 /$69 621310-01

Smooth Social Dances: Beginner Studio B This beginner’s course focuses on the art of dancing with a partner. Learn to Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, and Rumba. Partners are required and smooth soled shoes are a must. Day W

Date Time 10/2-10/23 7:00-8:00P 11/6-11/27 7:00-8:00P

Studio B

Cake Decorating Basics for Kids

Day Tu Tu

Activity Room B

Date Time 10/3-10/24 8:15-9:30P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 18 & up

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $39 /$46 /$58 /$69 621112-01

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Musikgarten Early Childhood Music Classes

Mason Community Center

Meeting Room When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. Language development, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, social interaction, fine motor skills, listening, problem solving, teamwork, goal setting, and coordination are all impacted by early music and movement education. What’s more, as a child learns to play music, other areas of development—creativity, family bonding, self-esteem, confidence, and emotional development—are also positively impacted.

Family Music for Babies Play musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, dancing, moving, and singing. Music play activities are designed to increase your child's curiosity about music, to develop listening skills and a sense of beat, and to establish the foundation for singing and musical thought. All new participants of this program must purchase the supply kit. Parent participation is required. Day Date Time W 10/3-11/28 5:30-6:00P Supply Kit *No Class 10/31, 11/21

Age 0-18mo

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $70 /$81 /$101 /$121 631101-01* $35 /$35 /$35 /$35 631101-02

Family Music for Toddlers Participate with your toddler in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments while developing a strong musical bond with your child. Through activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement, your child's musical aptitude and listening abilities are enhanced and further developed. All new participants of this program must purchase the supply kit. Parent participation is required. Day Date Time W 10/3-11/28 6:15-6:45P Supply Kit *No Class 10/31, 11/21

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 15mo-3.5yrs 9/26 $70 /$81 /$101 /$121 631102-01* $30 /$30 /$30 /$30 631102-02

Cycle of Seasons Celebrate your child's love of nature and growing independence through activities which focus on the seasons of the year. Classes are designed to build attention and self-expression and include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling. All new participants of this program must purchase the supply kit. Day Date Time W 10/3-11/28 7:00-7:45P Supply Kit *No Class 10/31, 11/21

Age 3-5

Busy Brains Intervention

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $96 /$111 /$136 /$161 631103-01* $40 /$40 /$40 /$40 631103-02

Nurture a growing mind or challenge your advanced student to reach new heights with Busy Brain Enrichment's Intervention program. With two areas of focus, reading and mathematics, you can choose based on your child's strengths. Your child will receive learning opportunities presented at his or her level and learn through a variety of challenges. Every child can reach his or her potential with continued academic opportunities and challenges in this excellent addition to school studies. Day Date Mathematics M 10/1-10/22 Reading W 10/3-10/24

Time

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)

Activity

6:00-6:50P

2-5

9/24

$145 /$156 /$173 /$190 631121-01

6:00-6:50P

2-5

9/26

$145 /$156 /$173 /$190 631121-02

World Wonders Activity Room A In this simulated adventure, your child will become a geographic guru while caravanning worldwide in search of priceless artifacts. Children will earn valuable "Travel Dots" as they complete fact sheets and scour the world's greatest cities for treasure. Travelers will give reports to the group covering worldwide news, language, government, religion, leaders, and famous landmarks. Day Date Time Tu 10/9-11/27 6:00-7:15P

Age 2-6

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/2 $130 /$153 /$178 /$203

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Segway Instruction Mason Community Center Take a test ride on a Segway! This quick instructional course will teach you the basics of Segway ownership and maintenance. At the end of the course, each participant will get a chance to drive a Segway. If you are interested in buying a Segway or just want to learn more about them, this program is perfect for you. Day Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M

Date 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/22 10/22 10/22 10/22 10/22 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/19 11/19 11/19 11/19 11/19

Time 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P

Age 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up

Deadline 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/29 10/29 10/29 10/29 10/29 11/12 11/12 11/12 11/12 11/12

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44

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October / November 2012

CPR/AED Classes

Humor for Sweethearts

Fire Station 51 - Community Room

Activity Room A

As part of our effort to make the community a safer place to live and work, the City of Mason Fire Department is offering a series of CPR classes in 2012.

Are you and your sweetheart looking for a unique way to celebrate Sweetest Day? Join husband and wife humorists, Joe and Cheryl Denton, and learn how to laugh at life together. Through songs, group dances, team challenges, and clowning activities, you might just crack a smile or giggle for the first time in ages. Take home new skills, lasting memories, and a two-bit prize. To learn more, visit www.cheryldenton.com.

The course is free of charge to Mason residents. All CPR instructors are Mason Firefighter/Paramedics and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. During the sessions, residents will learn adult and child CPR as well as the proper operation of an automated external defibrillator (AED). After the four-hour class, participants will receive a certification from the American Heart Association. Classes will be held in the community room at Fire Station 51, 4420 Mason-Montgomery Road. Please register through Mason Community Center. Day Date Time Age W 10/3 8:00A-12:00P 18 & up *Mason residents only. Proof of residency required.

Deadline 9/26

Fee Free*

Activity 621620-01

CPR Training for Your Business! In addition to the bi-monthly classes for residents, Mason Fire Department also offers CPR classes to local businesses. Please contact Mason Fire Administration at 513.229.8540 during regular business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F) to learn about classes for your business.

Credit Score Seminar Activity Room A What does your credit score say about you? Companies access your credit score when you purchase large items, apply for loans, buy a house, and even when you apply for a job. Learn how this number can affect your life and what you can do to change it. This seminar will cover an overall view of what is contained in a credit report, how information reported by lenders can affect your credit score, and how you can request a free credit report. If you are just starting out, you can learn what items will build and lower your credit score, and what effect significant life cycle changes will have on your credit score. Instructor Terri Williams is a Sales Associate for Experian and has worked in the credit industry for 15 years. Day W W W W

Date 10/3 10/17 11/7 11/28

Time 7:00-8:00P 7:00-8:00P 7:00-8:00P 7:00-8:00P

Age 16 & up 16 & up 16 & up 16 & up

Deadline 9/26 10/10 10/31 11/21

Fee Free Free Free Free

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Day Date Time F 10/19 7:00-8:30P *Price is per couple.

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/12 $36 /$43 /$54 /$65* 621610-01

Business Plan Development Activity Room A A business plan is a new entrepreneur's most valuable tool. It defines the business' strategy and serves as a road map to help with making key business decisions, the marketing plan, and the fund raising process. This document will be evolving with you in the entrepreneurial process while helping you anchor the fundamental principles of your business. Begin this important step with the help of MSBC of America, a Medium & Small Business Consulting firm based in Mason with expertise in professional business management. You will learn each step of the business start-up process; from determining the legal entity type that is suitable to your business, to registering your business in Ohio, and to understanding the content and development of a successful business plan in order to secure a grant, loan, or equity financing for your business. Enjoy a more detailed, comprehensive, and guided review of the business plan development process at a slower pace in a multisession course or complete the condensed high level course in a one-day seminar. Each option is offered with interactive tools to keep the session animated and productive. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity One-Day Seminar Sa 10/20 8:30A-12:00P 18 & up 10/13 $60 /$71 /$89 /$107 621630-01 Multisession Course Sa 11/3-11/17 8:30-11:00A 18 & up 10/27 $100 /$118 /$143 /$168 621630-02

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

Digital Photography Senior Center Lounge

Digital Photo 1 Learn the many features of a digital camera while defining those strange terms such as megapixels, jpeg, tiff, resolution, optical versus digital zoom, compression, dpi, and compact flash versus secure digital memory. At the end of the course, you will be able to choose a digital camera that fits your needs.

Retirement Planning Seminar

Day W

Activity Room A

Digital Photo 2

Financial concerns are a constant battle for anyone and financial troubles can start to compound as you get closer to retirement age. This seminar, perfect for anyone approaching retirement age or already retired, will help you begin planning for your retirement and teach you the fundamental basics of retirement finances. Each class will be focused on a different topic: Risk and Retirement, Sources of Income, and Income Strategies.

Age 18 & up

Date 11/7

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/31 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641418-01

This course will cover using the camera features and uploading, printing, and archiving the images. How many images will your memory card store? What does fully automatic mean? How do you control the resolution and depth of field aperture setting? Learn the answers in this class. Day W

Date 11/14

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 11/7 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641419-01

Instructor Mike Paul has been a Financial Advisor for 29 years. Guest presenter Cam McClung has been a Portfolio Manager for 15 years. Day Date Time Th 10/18-11/1 7:00-8:15P

October / November 2012

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/11 $18 /$22 /$28 /$33 621631-01

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Digital Photo 3 Learn to adjust the color and contrast, crop and resize the photo, save it in a variety of formats, and manage your database of images. Day W

Date 11/21

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 11/14 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641420-01

Digital Photo 4 Prerequisite: Digital Photo 3 This course will cover digital image manipulations. You will learn color adjustments, cropping, layering, retouching, distortion, blurs, and brush filters. Get the answers to all the questions you have about digital image processing. You must have taken Digital Photo 3 prior to attending this class. Day W

Date 11/28

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 11/21 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641421-01

Computer Basics Senior Center Lounge Learn how to define key computer-related terms, navigate using the mouse, and turn the computer on and off properly. You will also learn the concept of Windows, having multiple windows open on your desktop at once, and working with files, folders, and Windows Explorer. Day Date Time Age Tu 10/9-10/30 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/2 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 641400-01

Microsoft Excel Basics Senior Center Lounge Create and edit spreadsheets and workbooks as you learn to use and understand formulas, functions, and labels. This class requires a good understanding of Microsoft Explorer and Windows, menus and tool bars, and basic concepts such as file/save, copy/paste, when to left or right click, and how to highlight text. Day Date Tu 10/9-10/30

Time 6:30-8:30P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/2 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 641403-01

Beginning Internet Senior Center Lounge Navigate browsers, web sites, web pages, and search engines while learning how to use the toolbar and functions of a web site. E-mail will also be discussed in depth. Day Date Tu 11/6-11/27

Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 10/30 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 641401-01

eBay Buying Senior Center Lounge Learn how to use your home computer to buy items on eBay. Electronics, cars, clothing, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, and everything else are available on eBay, the world's online marketplace. Have you been looking for that one-of-a-kind item? Don't miss this informative hands-on class. Day Date W 10/10

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/3 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641422-01

eBay Selling Senior Center Lounge Learn how to use your home computer to sell items on eBay. Have fun selling everything quickly and easily. You must have an eBay account and know how to buy on eBay prior to this class. Day Date W 10/17

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/10 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641423-01

FITNESS/HEALTH Live Well in Mason Live Well in Mason offers free programming to encourage healthy lifestyles. These programs are provided through a partnership between the City of Mason, Group Health Associates, and Bethesda Physical Therapy. Look for programs with the distinct 3-leaf logo throughout this brochure for more great programs.

Pavilion Spa Massage Mason Community Center We offer TriHealth Pavilion Spa Massage Therapy Services from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at Mason Community Center.

Spyware and Anti-Viruses

10 minute chair massage: Premier $10/ Basic or non-member: $12 30 minute massage: Premier $42/ Basic or non-member: $50 60 minute massage: Premier $63/ Basic or non-member: $75 90 minute massage: Premier $81/ Basic or non-member: $96

Senior Center Lounge

Call 513.229.8555 to schedule your appointment.

Learn simple tips and tricks that will help keep your computer from being exposed to the dangers of the Internet, including how to deal with pop-ups, avoiding viruses, and protecting your personal information.

Chili Cook-Off & Chili Lunch

Day Date W 10/24

Meeting Room

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/17 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641411-01

Enter your chili into the Live Well in Mason Chili Cook-Off! Chili will be judged based on taste, creativity, and name. Then the chili entries will be served to the community for lunch. To enter the contest, please pick up your entry form from the Customer Service Desk at Mason Community Center or call 513.229.8555 by September 29. Day Date Time Age Deadline Sa 10/6 11:00A All 9/29 *To attend the chili lunch, pre-registration is recommended.

To register, see page 2.

Fee Free

Activity 686105-01*

October / November 2012

Diabetes Awareness: Team Type 1 Meeting Room Welcome riders from Sanofi's Team Type 1 Cycling Team. The mission of Team Type 1 is to instill hope and inspiration for people around the world who are affected by diabetes. With appropriate diet, exercise, treatment, and technology, Team Type 1 believes anyone with diabetes can achieve their dreams. Meet members of this team and hear their triumphant stories of working to control their disease and become incredible athletes.

The Healthy Home Create a healthy home environment and protect your family from an increasingly toxic world. Dangerous toxins abound in the air we breathe, the food and water we consume, and even in the very place we are supposed to be safe from harm: our homes. The decline in children’s health coincides with a rise in the four A’s (Allergies, Asthma, ADHD, and Autism), and many new diseases such as IBS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia are attributed to environmental causes. Join eco-consultant Laurie Mitroff to gain a better understanding of the toxins in your environment, and learn easy and practical steps for creating a greener nest for you and your family. Day Date Time Age Tu 10/2-10/23 11:00A-12:00P 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $52 /$63 /$82 /$100 621500-01

Community Wellness Expo Community Center Join us for the second annual Community Wellness Expo, a fun and informative way to discover new and time-honored ways to get and stay healthy. The expo features an array of vendors geared to hit every aspect of health and wellness. Bring the family to browse vendors, win a door prize, or play in our Kid Zone in the gym. Day Sa

Date 10/6

Time 9:00-1:00P

Age All

Deadline 10/6

Fee Free

Activity 686104-01

Healthy-U

Date 11/12

Time 6:00-7:00P

Age All

Deadline 11/5

Fee Free

Activity 686110-02

ASSESSMENTS & SCREENINGS

Flu Shots Meeting Room Live Well in Mason is pleased to make flu shots available to Mason Community Center members through Group Health Associates. They are available through self-pay or your insurance provider. A copy of your insurance card must be presented at the time of the injection if you will be filing an insurance claim. Please pick up a form on your next visit to Mason Community Center. Day W W Th Th

Date 10/3 10/3 10/11 10/11

Time 7:30-11:00A 3:00-7:00P 7:30-11:00A 3:00-7:00P

Age All All All All

Deadline 9/26 9/26 10/4 10/4

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Mammogram, Manicure, & Massage Mason Community Center

Are you struggling with a health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, fibromyalgia, or arthritis? The Healthy-U Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is proven to improve quality of life and save money by reducing health care expenses. It's free to adults with an on-going health condition and/or their caregivers. This program is sponsored by the Council on Aging.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In partnership with TriHealth Mammography Van, Live Well in Mason is pleased to offer mammograms to the community. Please bring your insurance card and a form of ID. Sign up for a mammogram and receive a polish change compliments of the Paul Mitchell School of Cincinnati, and a chair massage provided by Trihealth Pavilion Spa. Appointments are set for every 15 minutes. To schedule: Visit community.trihealthmobile. timetrade.com or call 513.569.6565.

Day Tu

*Please note that insurance will be charged for your mammogram (copay will apply)*

Meeting Room

Date 10/9-11/13

Time 1:00-3:30P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee 10/2 Free

Activity 661500-01

Day F

Blood Drive Meeting Room Every day, people like you make a difference in Greater Cincinnati by sharing their good health. They do it through the simple act of giving blood. In partnership with TriHealth, we’ve made it convenient for you to donate by bringing Hoxworth Blood Center technicians to Mason Community Center. Your donated blood will be utilized by TriHealth to help save lives at their hospital locations. To schedule your appointment, please visit: www.hoxworth.org/groups/ mason Day M M

Day M

Date 10/15 10/15

Time 8:00-10:15A 11:30A-2:00P

October / November 2012

Age 17 & up 17 & up

Deadline 10/8 10/8

Fee Free Free

Date 10/12

Time 9:00A-1:00P

Age 35 & up

Deadline 10/5

Fee *insurance will be charged

Cholesterol & Glucose Screening Meeting Room Live Well in Mason offers bi-annual fasting cholesterol and glucose screenings. You will receive your results the day of your screening and have an opportunity to discuss your results with a TriHealth specialist. Day Date Time Age W 11/7 7:00-7:15A 18 & up W 11/7 7:15-7:30A 18 & up W 11/7 7:30-7:45A 18 & up W 11/7 7:45-8:00A 18 & up W 11/7 8:00-8:15A 18 & up W 11/7 8:15-8:30A 18 & up W 11/7 8:30-8:45A 18 & up W 11/7 8:45-9:00A 18 & up *No food or drink 8 hours prior to screening.

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36

MR: Mason resident

Activity 686200-02* 686200-03* 686200-04* 686200-05* 686200-06* 686200-07* 686200-08* 686200-09*

NR: Non-resident

To register, see page 2.

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Enjoy The Journey A ﬁtness tip from Richard Back, Personal Trainer at Mason Community Center Goals are not the most important aspect of your fitness training. Enjoying the journey to reach those goals is.

NUTRITION

If you enjoy the workouts with your heart pounding in your chest and your legs quivering from exertion, then you will stay the course. You will continue your journey to a healthier, more fit life when you enjoy the journey.

Diabetes Awareness Luncheon Meeting Room

If, however, you set a goal of 100 pushups, 50 burpees, 25 pull-ups, or a marathon—and dread the effort and commitment it takes to achieve those goals, your likelihood of success is diminished.

Live Well in Mason is pleased to feature a Sanofi A1C Champion and TriHealth's Dr. Padma Mangu at a luncheon. The A1C Champions Program unites "champions" who are successfully managing their diabetes with patients who are striving to do the same. Hear their inspirational story. Dr. Mangu will speak about diabetes health and awareness today and provide tips to help you control your diabetes. Day W

Date 11/7

Time 11:30A-1:00P

Age 12 & up

Deadline 10/31

Fee Free

The journey is the goal. Your passion for the endeavor is its own reward. No goal required!

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Jerry Garcia sang, “There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night, and if you go, no one may follow; that path is for your steps alone.” Enjoy the journey!

Enjoying the Holidays Mason Community Center Main Street Corridor Be health conscious this holiday season! Come sample an array of traditional Thanksgiving foods that have been revised to provide a healthier meal. View displays along Mason Community Center’s Main Street corridor and try small samples. Recipe cards will be available so you can make a healthier meal at home. Day M M

Date 11/19 11/19

Time 11:00A-1:00P 5:00-7:00P

Age All All

Fee Free Free

Fit Families Workout Studio A Fitness should be a family affair! What better way to spend some quality time with your loved ones each week than with this cardio and strength circuit class? A group exercise instructor/personal trainer will have you and your family getting fit together! Age 6 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $0 /$16 /$160 /$160 621311-01

Become stronger, quicker, and smarter this off season! Student athletes, are you looking to improve your conditioning before going into your next sports season or want to continue your fitness after your season is over? Use your off season to work with our skilled trainers to improve your strength, speed, and endurance while helping you prevent injuries that could keep you sidelined the whole season.

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Date 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 10/3-11/21

Time 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A

Age 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up

Deadline 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 9/26

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $40 /$48 /$60 /$72

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Studio B

Gymnasium

Age 9-14 9-14

Day W W W W W W W W W

Hula Hoop Playshop

Youth Strength & Agility

Day Date Time Tu,Th 10/16-11/8 6:00-6:45P Tu,Th 11/20-12/13 6:00-6:45P *No class 11/22

Activity Room A Get the whole package as you blend Power, yoga, and Pilates for cardio, toning, strength, and stretching. This class begins with Power through various aerobic activities and changes into a fusion of Pilates/yoga movements with 60 minutes of PiYo. For the best results, sign up for all 8 weeks.

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Day Date Time W 10/3-11/21 4:00-4:45P

Power PiYo

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/9 $48 /$57 /$72 /$86 661600-01 11/13 $48 /$57 /$72 /$86 661600-02*

Attention ladies! This "playshop" is all about moving and having fun. Using a weighted Hula Hoop, you’ll wiggle your way through a great aerobic workout, burning up to 420 calories. After the instructor-led workouts, stick around for hooping contests and prizes. Mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, aunts, and nieces are welcome to attend this girls' only party. Day Th Th Th Th

Date 10/4 10/18 11/1 11/15

PRE: Premier pass holder

Time 7:30-8:45P 7:30-8:45P 7:30-8:45P 7:30-8:45P

Age 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline 9/27 10/11 10/25 11/8

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12

MR: Mason resident

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NR: Non-resident

Wicked Workout

Personal Training

Studio A

Activity Room

Put on your Halloween workout gear and join Mason Community Center's Group Exercise Instructors for a wicked BODYPUMP workout. They have put together the toughest mix of all time. Participants who enroll in the Wicked Workout will receive form coaching from the instructors with the option of digital photos. Everyone who comes will have the opportunity to participate in fitness competitions, raffles, and a great workout!

Take the guesswork out of your workout and maximize your effort with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer. Our certified personal trainers will assess your current fitness level and coach you through an effective exercise program tailored to fit your needs. Mason Community Center offers a variety of training packages to cater to individual needs, no matter what the goal. Stop by the Customer Service desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!

Day Su

30-Minute Personal Training Packages Individual One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $30 $162 $316

Basic $35 $190 $371

Non-Member $53

Partner One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $45 $243 $475

Basic $52 $285 $558

Non-Member $78

1-Hour Personal Training Packages Individual One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $50 $270 $528

Basic $58 $317 $621

Non-Member $87

Partner One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $75 $405 $792

Basic $88 $476 $931

Non-Member $132

Small Group Training 30 Minutes 3 Participants 4 Participants

Premier $17 $13

Basic $20 $15

Non-Member $30 $23

1 Hour 3 Participants 4 Participants

Premier $34 $25

Basic $39 $29

Non-Member $59 $44

Date 10/28

Time 3:00-5:00P

Age 15 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/21 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 621314-01

Bodies in Balance: Water Leisure Pool Bodies in Balance is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, or any other joint issues that may benefit from water exercise. By using the high resistance and low impact properties of water on your body, you can increase over-all muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This is a basic class for those starting an aquatic exercise program. Led by a certified athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water is more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional Water Fit class. If you are looking for a more medically inclined approach to your water program, this is the class for you. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Beginner M 10/22-12/17 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 10/15 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80 Advanced W 10/24-12/12 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 10/17 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80

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Bodies in Balance: Land Studio B Bodies in Balance: Land is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, balance issues, or any other joint pain. This is a basic class for those starting an exercise program or those who want to transition from aquatics exercises to a land-based program. The class is led by a certified athletic trainer and features more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional fitness class. If you are looking for a medically inclined approach to your fitness program, this is the class for you. Day Date Time Age F 10/26-12/14 11:00-11:45A 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/19 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80 661604-03

PERSONAL TRAINING

Clinical Exercise Program Fitness Center The program is designed for those who are looking for a more medically based exercise program. Using the various services the community center offers—the fitness floor, track, and the warm water therapy pool—a certified athletic trainer will design a personalized exercise prescription to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity. • F all Special: Buy your first sessions in our warm water therapy pool and receive the Basic price on your clinical exercise package if you are a non-member. Please stop in to talk with the Fitness Supervisor for more information or call 513.229.8555. Please note that a note or referral from your physician is required before beginning this program. Session Package 1 Session 4 Sessions 8 Sessions

To register, see page 2.

Fee (Premier/ Basic/ Non-Member) $51 $60 $90 $125 $146 $219 $238 $280 $420

Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.

Mason’s Post Rehab Program Let our Certified Athletic Trainer help you transition from managed physical therapy to your own exercise program. • ��-week program • Certified Athletic Trainer guidance • A workout routine specific to your needs • Full membership at Mason Community Center for �� weeks • No enrollment fee to continue your Community Center membership

To learn more, stop in to talk to our Wellness Supervisior or call ��.��.�� Mason Community Center �� Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio �� .��.�� www.imaginemason.org

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Sassy Sixes and Sevens

Students will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes and continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, flexibility, and strength. Day Date Time Tu 10/23-12/11 5:00-6:00P W 10/24-12/19 7:15-8:15P Th 10/25-12/20 5:00-6:00P Sa 10/27-12/22 12:15-1:15P *No Class 10/31, 11/22-11/24

SPORTS

Age 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7

Deadline 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/20

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126

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GYMNASTICS

Beginners

Gymnastics

Introduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. Your child will then learn to put the skills together to form a routine. Conditioning and flexibility are also introduced at this level.

Multipurpose Room The City of Mason is pleased to offer state-of-the-art facilities for gymnastics programs. The 8,200 square foot gymnastics area is complete with tumbling tracks, a table vault, and a Resi-Pit-lined gymnastics pit. Students are able to participate recreationally or move on to the competition level with Mason Community Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Mason Twisters. Make-up classes will be scheduled only if the facility is closed for weather or maintenance, or if class is cancelled due to instructor illness. The make-up class will be on the corresponding day of the week after the last scheduled class.

Mom and Me This parent and child class will help develop your child's basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play. Day Date Time M 10/22-12/10 10:00-10:30A Tu 10/23-12/11 10:30-11:00A W 10/24-12/19 10:00-10:30A F 10/26-12/21 9:45-10:15A Sa 10/27-12/22 10:00-10:30A *No Class 10/31, 11/23-11/24

Age 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr

Deadline 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/19 10/20

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99

Activity 632360-01 632360-02 632360-03* 632360-04* 632360-05*

Day Date Tu 10/23-12/11 Th 10/25-12/20 *No Class 11/22

Time 6:00-7:00P 7:00-8:00P

Age 8-17 8-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/16 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 632384-01 10/18 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 632384-02*

Advanced Beginners Students in this class have some gymnastics experience and have mastered the basic Beginner skills. They should be able to perform all Beginner routines. This class will provide a greater challenge to students on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. Day Date W 10/24-12/19 *No Class 10/31

Time 6:00-7:15P

Age 8-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/17 $88 /$104 /$129 /$154

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8-week sessions Please note that gymnastics classes are 8 weeks long.

Tiny Tumblers Designed just for 3-year olds, your child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. Day Date Time M 10/22-12/10 10:30-11:15A Tu 10/23-12/11 11:00-11:45A W 10/24-12/19 4:15-5:00P Th 10/25-12/20 4:00-4:45P F 10/26-12/21 11:15A-12:00P Sa 10/27-12/22 10:30-11:15A *No Class 10/31, 11/22-11/24

Age 3 3 3 3 3 3

Deadline 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99

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Jumping Jacks Your child will improve gross motor skills, flexibility, and coordination through circuit training and will have the opportunity to put the skills together to form a small routine. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. Day Date Time M 10/22-12/10 11:15A-12:15P W 10/24-12/19 10:30-11:30A W 10/24-12/19 5:00-6:00P Th 10/25-12/20 6:00-7:00P Th 10/25-12/20 11:00A-12:00P F 10/26-12/21 10:15-11:15A Sa 10/27-12/22 11:15A-12:15P *No Class 10/31, 11/22-11/24

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Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5

Deadline 10/15 10/17 10/17 10/18 10/18 10/19 10/20

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126

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Fall is a Great Time for Golf A tip from Andy Horn, golf pro at the Golf Center at Kings Island Playing golf in fall or winter conditions calls for some adjustment in technique and strategy. Cold weather dictates that you warm up and stretch more than usual before the round. Pay particular attention to stretching your back muscles so a full turn can be made. When wearing extra layers of clothing, your swing will tend to shorten. This, coupled with playing a cold golf ball, requires that you take more club to reach the desired distance. Do not be afraid to take an extra club. Practice your short game before you go out, also. During the off season, greens could be running a little slower, so you may need to hit your pitch or putt harder. This is a great time to play, so take advantage of the season and dress for the conditions. Have fun!

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

MARTIAL ARTS

TRACK

Tae Kwon Do Meeting Room

Presented By I. K. Kim Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is a well-balanced Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. I.K. Kim Ja Be Ryu Tae Kwon Do Centers, Inc., teaches traditional martial arts focusing on the development of students as martial artists while emphasizing overall self-improvement, self-control, discipline, physical fitness, self-defense, balance, flexibility, and strength. Parents of all participants under the age of 13 are asked to remain on site during class.

Beginner No previous experience is necessary for this class. Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family-oriented program. Day Date Tu,Th 10/2-10/25 Tu,Th 11/6-12/4 *No Class 11/22

Time 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P

Age 5 & up 5 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60 611100-01 10/30 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60 611100-02*

Buckeye Running Training Group Mason Community Center Lobby Buckeye Running Company Training Group meets and runs throughout the week from Mason Community Center's Main Lobby*. Enjoy group runs with the benefit of great coaches who will help you improve every step of the way. *Wednesday runs are for members only and meet in the Membership Lounge. Non-members may participate by purchasing a day pass to the center. Day Need for Speed Tu Out-and-Back W Training Run Sa

Time

Age

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)

6:00-7:00P

All

Free

9:00-10:00A

All

$0 /$2/ $20/ $20

7:30-10:00A

All

Free

How to treat and prevent three of the most common types of pain in a runner’s body. While you are running, do your knees hurt? Feeling sharp pain in your shins? Having discomfort in your heel(s)? If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you are not alone. These three ailments are some of the most common topics of pain amongst runners. Knowing what is causing your pain will make the process of healing and preventing further injury smoother. SHIN PAIN: This is what is referred to as “shin splints.” This pain can be anywhere from dull, sharp, or excruciating. Although there can be several causes for this type of pain, the most common seems to be either being in the wrong pair of shoes—or being in the right pair that has worn down and is no longer doing its job. If you have a flat foot, this means that your arch collapses. You need to be fitted for a pair of shoes that has a good amount of arch support so that your arch does not collapse when you run. Icing your shins and taking Ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation are the most common ways to treat shin splints. Taking a week or two off from running and switching to swimming, biking, or the elliptical will also help to reduce the stress of impact on your shins and give the inflammation time reduce. KNEE PAIN: There are many tendons and ligaments within the knee, which means many different types and causes of pain. The most common is a sharp or dull pain just below the kneecap and above the top of your shins. Typically, this ends up being tendonitis of the knee. The tricky thing about tendons is they make you think you are healed, and then the pain will strike out of nowhere! This is because as you move, the tendon will “warm up” and loosen. You may start to feel better as your workout goes on because the tendon is moving. While it is moving, it’s rubbing against other parts of your body, causing friction and essentially, inflammation. The pain typically becomes greater once you have stopped moving and then try to start again. In the short time you have stopped, the tendon has already begun to tighten again and the amount of inflammation has become greater due to the friction with other parts of your body. To help heal this, you can ice and take Ibuprofen to reduce swelling and inflammation. To prevent this from getting worse and having to take extended time off to heal, you can purchase a band to go around the lower portion of your knee. The band will keep the tendon in To register, see page 2.

place while you move through the day and prevent that friction that is causing inflammation! HEEL PAIN: This heel pain can be first thing in the morning when you get out of bed, while you are walking, while you are running, or all three. We most commonly find this to be planter fasciitis. This happens when the ligament known as the plantar fascia becomes strained or inflamed. Since this is the ligament that connects from your heel to your toes, the strain can come from a number of things. If you have high arches or flat fleet and you are not supported in the shoes you are wearing, a strain can occur. This can also happen from a tight Achilles tendon or a tight calve muscle. To get rid of this pain, it is most effective to take time off and give your foot a rest. You can also ice the area and take Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling. Adding in toe and calve stretches can also help. Some will say that adding a gel heel cup to your shoe will provide more of an immediate relief during the healing process, although this will not heal the injury itself. A new, properly fitting pair of shoes should be your first step! A new and properly fitting pair of shoes, bands for your tendons, and gel heel cups can all be found at Buckeye Running Company. Stop by the Symbiosis store at Mason Community Center to learn more about our store. October / November 2012

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Charter Amendments On November Ballot

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At the of the Veterans ney m Morecommendation y b Committee of Council, Council voted to place this amendment on the ballot on November 6. If voters approve it, the deadline to file candidate petitions will change from 75 days before an election to 90 days before an election. With the change, the city’s deadline will correspond with the State of Ohio deadline. Election law changes in Ohio in 2010 directed Ohio Election Boards to have ballots prepared 45 days prior to an election to accommodate citizens living overseas, including those in the military. The earlier deadline allows time for ballots to be prepared, sent to distant military and overseas voters, and be returned to the elections board by the voting deadline.

Safety Services Amendment

If voters approve this amendment, it will create ongoing funding for safety, fire, and EMS services in Mason. Council members and staff have been keeping a close watch on the city’s Fire Fund for years. In 2008, a 5-year renewal of the 2003 fire levy was approved by voters. The renewal included no adjustment for inflation, a reduction of $1 million a year in anticipated funds. It was understood when it was placed on the ballot that, by itself, it would not sustain operating expenses through 2013 when the levy expires. In 2011, Mason City Council resolved to avoid placing a fire levy on

Mason Matters

FAQs About the Proposed Charter Amendments Proposed November Ballot Recycling Tax Payments Fire Department Open House Around Mason Annual Leaf Pickup

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the ballot. Council felt that since the Fire Fund balance was sufficient to last a little longer, it was not the time to ask residents for additional funding. The delay also allowed time to look at alternative methods of funding and determine the best long-term solution. Council has met numerous times in committee and work sessions to discuss the issue. The urgency of the situation was stepped up in 2011 when the state announced that due to economic conditions, promised reimbursements to offset the termination of tangible personal property taxes on businesses would end much sooner than expected. The termination of this tax meant that over $700,000 a year would not be received in the future. Additionally, because the levy has not been adjusted for inflation for nine years, $1 million less in revenue is collected. Together with $300,000 in lower interest earnings due to declining reserves and low interest rates, the Fire Fund is short $2 million each year in revenues. Council members have continually expressed their desire to provide for the safety of the Mason community, including maintaining staffing levels in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association’s standards. Minimum recommended staffing levels are in place both to ensure an adequate level of response as well as to ensure the safety of the personnel. To date, careful budgeting, partnerships such as the Northeast Fire Collaborative that facilitate bulk purchasing discounts and joint training, cost-containment efforts, postponing major purchases, cooperation with Deerfield Township in sharing services, and other measures taken by the Fire Department over the years have helped delay the need for an additional fire levy. Coupled with dipping into the Fire Fund balance, the city has been able to maintain effective service levels. The proposed amendment to the city’s charter, if approved, will pay for safety, fire, and EMS services through two revenue sources. A continuous real estate tax levy of

Fire & EMS Services Who Beneﬁts? 37% 40%

17% 6% EMS for Residents - 37% Fire Protection for Residents - 17% EMS for Business Employees - 40% Fire Protection for Businesses - 6% Fire and EMS benefits are almost evenly split between residents and businesses. up to 5 mills would be paired with a slight income tax change. The real estate tax levy that would begin when the current 5-mill levy expires is initially set at 5 mills. Council can adjust this rate annually, as long as it does not exceed 5 mills. Five mills has been the rate since 1998. The income tax change is to include a tax that cannot exceed 15 hundredths of one percent (a multiplier of .0015). Property owners who own and live in homes in Mason, as well as their dependents, can receive a refund of this tax when they file their income tax return each year. Initially, the new rate for safety services will be .0012 beginning with calendar year 2013. Council can adjust this rate as economic conditions merit, as long as it does not exceed .0015. The tax would be in

addition to the one percent already in effect. Residents who work in another jurisdiction that has an income tax may already receive a full credit of the one percent. Council chose two revenue sources as a way to maintain the same level of safety, fire, and EMS services now provided without increasing property tax rates. The proposed charter amendment does not increase tax rates for Mason homeowners and their dependents. It also allows Council to lower tax rates as economic conditions improve.

Current Fire & EMS Funding Sources 0%

10%

14% 22%

21%

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The city’s charter was approved by voters in 1969 and requires that changes to its provisions be approved by voters before they can be enacted. Because the charter includes, among other items, when candidate petitions must be filed with the Board of Elections and limitations on income taxes, voters will decide these two changes on November 6. Please carefully consider these two issues before you go to the polls to vote on November 6. If you have any questions about the two charter amendments, please call the city offices at 513.229.8500 or look for additional information at www.imaginemason.org.

Proposed Fire & EMS Funding Sources

52% 65% 16%

Resident Property Tax - 65%

Resident Property Tax - 52%

Business Property Tax - 21%

Business Property Tax - 16%

Business Employees - 0%

Business Employees - 22%

EMS Reimbursment - 14%

EMS Reimbursment - 10%

Residents currently provide about two thirds of the funding for fire and EMS services.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ballot Issues Q: Fire department funding has always been through a property tax. Why should we add an income tax component? A: Presently, non-resident employees of businesses in the city do not contribute to the fire fund because they don’t pay property taxes. Sharing the funding with all individuals who have emergency services available to them will help maintain the long-term financing for these critical life and property safety services. Q: Why does the fire department need more money? A: The fire department lost $700,000 of local tax revenue when the state changed taxing laws several years ago. In addition, the current levy has not been adjusted for inflation since 2003, causing $1 million less to be collected each year. Costs, however, have continued to rise with inflation. Further, the city has lost $300,000 in interest due to declining reserves and lower interest rates. Totaled, the city is receiving $2 million less in revenues each year. The department has done several things over the years to reduce expenditures (see cover story.) Even so, the cost of providing services and the loss of revenue has caused a funding shortfall. Q: Will the safety services amendment increase my taxes?

Q: Would working more closely with Deerfield Township solve funding problems? A: Mason and Deerfield Township Fire Departments already work cooperatively on a daily basis through mutual aid response, training, and sharing of resources. The city’s newest fire station

was built to co-locate resources from both Mason and Deerfield Township to better serve the northern area at the lowest cost for both entities. Working with the township is important to current operations and will continue to be important in the future for saving costs. Q: How would the new income tax be collected? A: Employees working in the City of Mason and residents who work outside the city who have their employers withhold their city tax will continue to have their taxes deducted from their pay, but at the new rate. Mason residents who work are required to file an income tax return each year. On that return, residents who own their homes and pay property taxes may request a refund for the tax collected above 1%. Their dependents are also eligible for a refund on the amount above 1%. Q: What would the income tax rate be? A: The proposed amendment defines an initial income tax rate of .0012. (Multiply income times .0012 to determine the amount to be collected.) Council can adjust this rate each year for the following year depending on need, as long as it does not exceed .0015. Q: Will my property tax rate change? A: The current property tax rate is 5 mills as originally approved by voters in 1998 and renewed in 2003 and 2008. Just like for the income tax, the proposed amendment will allow Council to adjust the property tax rate each year depending on the need for funding, as long as it does not exceed 5 mills. Q: When would the income tax change go into effect? A: If voters approve the safety services amendment, employees will see the rate change in their paychecks beginning in January 2013. Residents who pay property taxes, and their dependents, will be able to apply for a refund with their 2013 tax return, filed in 2014. The amendment defines an initial tax rate of .0012, less than the stated maximum of .0015.

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A: Most Mason citizens will not see an increase. Individual situations vary and must be evaluated separately. Your combined tax bill is a factor of the tax rates, your income and where it was earned, your property valuation and reappraisals, and the local property market.

If the proposed charter amendment passes, residents’ share of the funding will be about the same as the percentage of benefits for residents.

—see AMENDMENTS on pg. 3 www.imaginemason.org

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Amendments from pg. 2 Q: When would the property tax change go into effect? A: The property tax provision of the charter amendment would take effect in tax year 2013, collected in 2014. Though the amendment defines a maximum rate of 5 mills, the actual rate will be determined by City Council in mid-2013 and may be set lower. Q: What will happen to safety services if the safety services amendment fails? A: For some time, funding for the current service levels of fire and EMS has fallen short of expenses. The city’s effort to contain expenses helped delay the need go to voters for additional revenue. Fire Department reserves are being depleted and may sustain operations for only a short time. Without action in 2014, there will be no revenues for fire and EMS services. Difficult choices will need to be made about service and safety levels for fire, EMS, and the city; how those choices will affect services provided by other departments; and how or when to return to voters for funding approval. Q: Are Mason fire and EMS expenses in line with other jurisdictions? A: The chart below shows information for Mason and some of our neighbors. Differences in the number of square miles to cover, number of stations, number of full-time vs. part-time personnel, population (both during the day while businesses are full and nighttime), number of calls, and other factors make it difficult to make exact comparisons. Mason’s efforts to budget carefully, contain expenses, and take advantage of partnership opportunities place the city in the lower categories in terms of expenditures per call. 2010

Funding Source

Voted Rate†

Expenditure per Call

Number of Employees (FTE/FT)*

Square Miles/ Number of Stations

Lebanon

property tax

5.5 mills

$704

not provided/8

13/2

Mason

property tax

5 mills

$1,312

46/33

19/2

Monroe

property tax and General Fund

4.5 mills, 1.5% income tax

$1,404

33/33

16/2

Deerﬁeld Township

property tax

6.8 mills

$1,484

67/29

19/3

West Chester Township

property tax

6 mills

$1,712

99/66

36/5

Blue Ash

General Fund

1.25% income $1,733 tax

39/29

8/2

Sharonville

General Fund

1.5% income tax

54/38

11/3

$1,763

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†Some jurisdictions support Fire and EMS through the General Fund, which is largely made up of income taxes. Income tax rate shown is the total tax rate for all GF services. *Full-time equivalent (FTE) includes full-time employees.

Q: How will the overseas voter amendment affect my right to vote? A: If you are voting at your home polling location, it will have no effect at all. If you are living overseas for military service, a temporary job assignment, or another reason, the change will allow more time for the Warren County Board of Elections to prepare your ballot, send it to you, and receive it via return mail. Overseas mail can sometimes take a long time, particularly for military personnel. This provision will help ensure that overseas voters’ ballots are received before the deadline. October / November 2012

Issue: Overseas Voter Amendment

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

Shall section 8.01 of the Charter of the City of Mason be amended to read as follows: 8.01 NOMINATIONS Nominations for members of Council shall be made only by petition signed by qualified electors of the Municipality not less in number than twentyfive. Such petitions shall be accompanied by a declaration of candidacy and shall be filed with the election authorities no later than 4:00 p.m. of the seventy-fifth ninetieth (90th) day before the date of the regular Municipal election. If the nominating petition or declaration of candidacy is found by the election authorities to contain any defect that would prevent the candidate’s name from being placed on the ballot, the election authorities shall immediately notify the candidate who shall then have ten days to correct any such defect. No primary election shall be held for Council candidates.

YES NO

Issue: Safety Services Amendment

PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT CITY OF MASON

The proposed Charter amendment funds the City’s Fire, EMS and Safety Services and replaces the City’s current real estate tax levy for Fire and EMS Services: • The proposed Charter amendment does not increase tax rates for Mason homeowners or their dependents; and • The State of Ohio has stopped giving Mason $700,000 of Fire and EMS funding per year. • Mason wants to maintain the same level of Fire and EMS Services it now has. • Mason has not increased its Fire and EMS Levy rate since 1998. • Mason does not want to increase, but to retain the same real estate tax rate as exists now for its residents. • The proposed Charter amendment restricts Council from raising tax rates. • The proposed Charter amendment allows Council to lower tax rates. Section 10.05 FUNDING OF SAFETY, FIRE AND EMS SERVICES Mason shall raise funds to pay for safety, fire and EMS services through two revenue sources. First, a continuing real estate tax levy not to exceed 5.0 mills may be imposed on Mason real estate commencing in tax year 2013 for collection beginning in 2014. This levy shall continue until changed by the electors of Mason through an amendment to this charter provision. Second, a not to exceed .0015 tax on income shall be collected by Mason in the same manner as the income tax set forth in section 10.04 of the Charter, with the exception that those who own and live in homes in Mason, and who therefore pay the real estate tax set forth above, shall be exempted from the not to exceed .0015 income tax along with their dependents. This income tax shall be imposed starting on January 1, 2013 and shall be at a rate of .0012 during calendar year 2013, and cannot be changed except by legislative action receiving an affirmative vote of at least five council members, and can only take effect on January 1 of the calendar year following legislative action, provided that such legislative action takes place at least six months prior to the effective date and shall not exceed .0015. If any portion of this section is deemed to be unenforceable, only the unenforceable portions of this section shall be deleted and the remainder shall remain in force. Shall the proposed amendment of section 10.05 of the Charter for the City of Mason be Adopted?

YES NO

From the City Manager

Eric Hansen, City Manager We appreciate your calls, visits and e-mails to the Mason Municipal Center to discuss what is going on in the city. I encourage you to call 513.229.8500 or stop in any time during business hours if you need information or assistance.

Dear Mason Resident, The city’s strategy of business growth and retention has been highlighted by several recent successes that bring benefits to the businesses, the city, and residents. In late summer, business growth led to the relocation of several companies in Mason. One story begins about a year ago, when eMerge, a bio health company specializing in gastroenterology (GI) solutions, leased space in the Municipal Center Business Suite. The arrangement was part of a Mason-CincyTech partnership initiative that focuses on attracting innovative startup companies to Mason. In August, eMerge became the first growth company to move out of the Municipal Center Business Suite to a different, larger, location in Mason. To accommodate its growing staff, the company moved to Columbia Commons on Columbia Drive in Mason. The Columbia Commons space had been occupied by AssureRx before it moved to larger corporate headquarters in the tenant space at Mason Community Center. AssureRx is continuing to expand and has leased additional space on the Community Campus as the company’s business growth exceeds expectations. Also in August, Rhinestahl celebrated the completion of its second Mason location on Western Row Road, just a few miles from their headquarters on Innovation Way. The new location brings about 85 employees with a payroll of $8.5 million to Mason. The company expects employment to grow over the next three years to a staff of 155 employees. Mason’s quality of life has been a key factor in helping these companies retain their operations in Mason and expand their workforce. The city’s ability to create innovative recruitment packages that include membership incentives at Mason Community Center and/or the Golf Center at Kings Island benefits the companies’ existing workforces, the ability of the companies to recruit additional talented workers, and the overall health of the Community Center and Golf Center. Ultimately, the residents are the ones who reap the rewards. Increased memberships and program participation at the community and golf centers through employee participation has a positive impact on the financial standings of these city amenities. In addition, the earnings taxes paid by the employees of these companies support other city services that contribute to quality of life, such as city parks, brush collection, leaf pickup, police services, road maintenance, and more. Council’s Economic Development Committee continues to work with the other members of Council, city staff, Mason Port Authority, CincyTech, and businesses to strengthen the business portfolio in Mason. We are fortunate that our business recruitment and retention efforts continue to generate high levels of interest in business investment in Mason, both in new construction and absorption of existing space. In the end, it is the residents who benefit.

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Recycle! Rumpke Recycling carts were delivered to Mason residents beginning in late August. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about your new cart. Q: Will I be charged a fee for using the new recycling cart? A: No. There is no additional charge for the use of your recently delivered Rumpke recycling cart or for weekly recycling collection. Q: Can I get more than one cart? A: Yes. Additional recycling carts can be leased for $2.50 per month, billed quarterly. To order, please call Rumpke. Q: What should I do with my old red bin? A: Please use it for an indoor recycling station or for storage. Rumpke will not be collecting old bins. If it is broken, please place it in your new recycling cart so that it may be collected and recycled. Q: What if my new recycling cart breaks? A: The carts are under warranty. If your cart needs repairs or replacement, please call Mason Utility Customer Service. Rumpke will exchange your cart on your normal collection day in 2 to 3 weeks, at no charge to you. Once you have called for a replacement, please leave your damaged recycling cart at the curb on your normal collection day after it is emptied so a Rumpke driver can exchange it. A new cart will not be delivered unless the old cart can be retrieved from the curb. Q: If I need a recycling cart, can I pick one up at Mason Municipal Center? A: The city does not keep a supply of the recycling carts; however, we can assist in ordering you a new cart through Rumpke. Please note that there is an additional monthly charge for the use of multiple recycling carts. Q: If I move, can I take the recycling cart to my new address? A: No. The recycling cart should stay at the address where it was delivered. If you move to a new location within Mason and it doesn’t have a recycling

cart, please contact Mason Utility Customer Service to Mason Utility have a new one delivered. Customer Service Q: I just moved into Mason and there is no recycling 513.229.8533 cart at my address. What should I do? A: Please call Mason Utility Customer Service to order Rumpke a new cart. Rumpke will deliver the cart in 2 to 3 weeks. 513.792.2900 There is no charge for the use of the cart. Q: If my cart is lost, stolen or damaged, what should I do? A: To report a lost or stolen recycling cart, please complete a police report and provide the report to Rumpke. Rumpke will issue a new cart to your residence in 2 to 3 weeks at no additional cost. Q: I chose not to upgrade to the recycling cart, but I would like one after all. Can I still get one? A: Yes. To order a recycling cart for your residence, please contact Mason Utility Customer Service. There is no additional cost. Q: Do I need to separate recycled paper from cans and bottles? A: No separation is needed. Everything can be placed loose in the same container. Rumpke uses single stream technology at its plant to separate materials collected at the curb. To learn more about the recycling process, please visit RumpkeCleanAndGreen.com. Q: I live in an apartment or condominium complex. What should I do with my recyclables? A: The manner of recycling for your apartment or condominium complex depends on the waste contract your property manager has in place. Please check with your property manager for information. Q: I don’t recycle but a recycling cart was delivered to me. What should I do? A: The City of Mason’s contract with Rumpke includes curbside recycling for all residents. We encourage you to start recycling by trying the cart for 90 days. If you still do not wish to recycle after November 1, 2012, please call Mason Utility Customer Service to request that the cart be picked up by Rumpke.

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Mason Firefighters Say: Have Two Ways Out!

f you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third of American households estimate they thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the time available is often far less. That’s why the City of Mason Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012, to urge residents to “Have Two Ways Out!” This year’s theme focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice. In 2010, U.S. fire departments responded to 369,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,350 injuries, 2,640 deaths, and $6.9 billion in direct damage. “One home structure fire was reported every 85 seconds in 2010,” says Mason’s Fire Chief John Moore. “Fire is unpredictable and moves faster than most people realize. Having a tried and true escape plan with two ways out is essential to ensuring your family’s safety should fire break out in your home.” City of Mason firefighters offer the following tips for planning your family’s escape: • Make a map of your home. Mark a door and a window that can be used to get out of every room. • Choose a meeting place outside in front of your home. This is where everyone can meet once they’ve escaped. • Periodically sound the smoke alarm and practice your escape plan with everyone living in your home. • Keep your escape plan on the refrigerator and schedule times when your family is together to practice the plan, such as a

You’re invited! Mason Fire Department Open House and Fire Prevention Week October 7 - 13, 2012 Station 51 – 4420 Mason-Montgomery Road Station 52 – 5500 Cedar Village Drive Sunday: noon - 6:00 p.m. Station tours, fire safety smoke house (Station 51) Monday - Friday: 4 - 8 p.m. station tours, safety literature Saturday: noon - 6 p.m. Station tours, fire safety smoke house (Station 52)

Expect To Owe 2012 Taxes?

f you expect to owe Mason city income taxes for 2012 and city taxes are not deducted from your paycheck, the Tax Office would like to remind you that it’s time to make a quarterly payment. Please remember that ninety per cent of your 2012 tax liability is due by January 31, 2013. Please make your quarterly payment by October 31. To assist you in making your payment, quarterly estimated payment vouchers are available online. You may also choose to pay your quarterly estimate via the online tax tool. Please visit www.imaginemason.org/ residents/tax-information to find these forms and tools. If you need assistance in determining whether you need to make estimated payments or if you need to adjust your declaration, the Tax Office is glad to help. Please call 513.229.8535 for assistance. Also, if you filed an extension with the tax office for your 2011 City of Mason Income Tax Return, please remember to file by October 31, 2012.

birthday celebration or another type of family event. • Learn more about “Have Two Ways Out!” by visiting one of the Mason fire stations during Fire Prevention Week (see inset.) If you would like to have a firefighter visit your classroom or organization to talk about “Have Two Ways Out!” or other safety topics, please contact Mason Fire Administration at 513.229.8540.

Plaque Dedicated to Mason Volunteer Fire Company

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Mayor Nichols (back row, right) and Mason Fire Chief John Moore (middle row, right) join past volunteer and current firefighters at the dedication of a plaque honoring the Mason Volunteer Fire Company.

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plaque to honor the members of the Mason Volunteer Fire Company was dedicated during the Heritage Festival on August 18. Past members of the volunteer fire company joined Mayor David F. Nichols and city officials, current firefighter/ paramedics, and residents for the dedication. From October 1948 to April 1995, the Mason Volunteer Fire Company provided emergency fire services to Mason, Deerfield Township, and the surrounding area. In 1953, the company purchased its first ambulance and added life squad services to their activities. In 1964, the company moved out of the old municipal building at 202 West Main Street to new, larger quarters at the corner of Church Street and MasonMontgomery Road. The building, Station 51, served the city until 2010, when it was replaced by a new station at 4420 Mason-Montgomery Road. Stop by the new plaque at the site of the former Station 51 at Church Street and Mason-Montgomery Road. You’ll be treated to a brief history of the Mason Volunteer Fire Company.

Pre-Fire Planning Creates a Safer Community

ave you seen firefighters from the City of Mason Fire Department walking in and around a business when there doesn’t seem to be an emergency? If you answered “yes,” then you have seen the department’s Pre-Fire Planning Program in action! Pre-fire planning allows firefighters to gather and record information about a business and its building that would be useful in responding to fires or other emergencies. This information includes: • How the building was constructed and what types of materials were used • Whether the building is protected by sprinklers or other fire extinguishing systems • Whether the building has a fire alarm system and other firefighting systems

• The number of people who might be in the building • Locations of utility shut-oﬀs and fire system connections • Pictures of the building floor plans • Pictures giving a 360-degree view of the building’s exterior • The location of dangerous chemicals, if any • Special circumstances that could affect how firefighters respond to an emergency • Names and numbers of the business personnel to contact in the event of an emergency Firefighters contact the business owners to schedule a meeting to tour the facility. This tour provides the firefighters with a first-hand look at the building without smoke or fire,

with the lights on, and in good weather— conditions they would likely not have when responding to an emergency. Everything learned in the meeting and on the tour is recorded into tables, onto building plans, and pictures. This information is then entered into a computer at the fire station and can be accessed on the Mobile Data Computers in the fire department vehicles as they respond to an emergency. Crews arriving on the scene then have a better understanding of how to address the emergency and keep the public safer. Pre-fire planning is an important component of the Mason Fire Department’s efforts to create a safer community. If your business has not had a pre-fire plan assessment and you would like one, please call Mason Fire Administration at 513.229.8540.

Cured-in-Place Pipe Reduces Costs and Disruptions

The CIPP process results in significant savings. When compared to a conventional open-cut pipe replacement, a cured-in-placepipe repair can be done in much less time as well. A conventional open-cut sewer line replacement takes more than two weeks per block, with significant disruption to traffic and service. A CIPP project can take only two days and be completed with little or no excavation. Because of the reduced impact from the construction process, costs can be as much as 50% lower in comparison to open cut replacement. This is the first project of this type to be completed in the city and several other areas have been targeted in the future for completion. CIPP doesn’t work in every situation. When pipes are damaged beyond repair or need to be increased in size, CIPP is not an option. This fall and if conditions

merit, additional sections in the Olympia Fields, Mason Meadows, and Mason Heights subdivisions will be repaired using the same process. Others may follow in 2013. The work is part of a multi-year project to repair or replace aging sewer lines in the city. Since the work began in 1998, the amount of rain and ground water that infiltrates the sewer system, particularly during heavy rainfall, has decreased by 28 per cent. This reduction helps lower the peak processing capacity at the Water Reclamation Plant. This, in turn, reduces operating costs and postpones the need to build more capacity at the plant and in the collection system, which helps keep increases in your utility rates at a minimum.

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ou have probably been inconvenienced at some time or other by a sanitary sewer construction project. Backhoes, trenchers, open trenches, detours, road closures, and disturbed landscaping are typical of traditional “dig and replace” repair projects. In 2012, the City of Mason Public Utilities Department did away with these inconveniences by completing its first ever CIPP slip-lining project. Homeowners and visitors to the Manhasset Village and Olympia Fields subdivisions of Mason may have been unaware that this trenchless technology was being used to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in their area. The cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) slip-lining process that was used is one of the most widely implemented trenchless methods. It can be used in water, sewer, gas, and chemical pipelines where the pipeline is leaking or has separated joints. CIPP is a jointless, seamless, pipe within a pipe. A resin-saturated felt tube made of polyester is pulled into an existing pipe. This is usually done from an access point, such as a manhole or excavated pit. Once the lining is in place, connections to service laterals (smaller lines branching off the main line, such as the pipe from your house to the main sewer line) are restored internally with robotically controlled cutting devices. The rehabilitated pipe is then inspected by closedcircuit television (CCTV). Little to no digging is involved, making for a more environmentally friendly method than traditional “dig and replace” pipe repair methods. And with significantly less excavation required, road pavement, landscaping, and lawns remain undisturbed. That means no bumpy pavement and no straw or bare dirt everywhere, waiting for grass and plants to grow back.

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Soldiers, Sabres and Spyes

Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance

Revolutionaries, orators, Indians, artisans, traders, entertainers, and soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War II will gather at Mason Municipal Center on Saturday, October 6. Watch American history come to life at this free event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’re invited! Anyone interested in espionage will surely want to join Washington’s Culper gang. Your help is needed to root out the enemy “spyes!” Mystery pervades when a female soldier disguised as a man appears! The War of 1812 is celebrated through Francis Scott Key’s riveting story of the Star Spangled Banner. You can also see a panel of founding fathers debating our Constitution. Abraham Lincoln will then lend his thoughts on how our founding documents affected the decisions he made during the Civil War. Ladies young and old will all enjoy meeting America’s first ladies at the All American “first-lady” tea party. That could bring a surprise! Featured guests from Colonial Williamsburg include Joyce Henry (the mystery soldier) and George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence and lifelong mentor to Thomas Jefferson. Other traveling guests include Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. The event is sponsored by the American Spirit Education Alliance, a non-profit, 501-c3 organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation for our American heritage. Learn more at www.aseaohio.com.

The Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance is bringing the arts to Mason Community Center this fall. The “FACE” Photography Exhibition, part of the Cincinnati city-wide FotoFocus Photography exhibition taking place throughout the tri-state, will be at Mason Community Center during the month of October. One of the few exhibitions that conducted a “Call to Artists,” “FACE” will feature the work of both amateurs and professionals. All are welcome at the opening night celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3. The photos will be on display at Mason Community Center from October 3 through the end of the month. In November, the “Winter” Painting Exhibition is a holiday card contest for State Representative Peter Beck. The winner of this exhibition will win $500, have their image used as the holiday card for Rep. Beck, and have their painting hung at the State Capitol in Columbus. Entries are due by November 19. Local and regional painters will enter this lovely exhibition. Their work will depict winter scenes of the Warren County region and will be on display at Mason Community Center from November 26 through December 14. Plan to visit from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 26, for opening night. The award presentation will be at 6 p.m. Both of these exhibits are free and open to the public whenever the Mason Community Center is open. Come and enjoy the work of local artists. For more information about the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance or to download an application for the holiday card contest, please visit www.masonarts.org or call 513.309.8585.

Mason Historical Society for non-members. Please call the museum to inquire about availability. Mason Historical Society’s museum is located at 207 West Church Street. It is open every Thursday and Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and by appointment for tours. Please call the museum at 513.398.6750 or visit the web site at www.masonhistoricalsociety.org for information.

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Mason Historical Society will present a “Cemetery Walk” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16. This is a new tradition in Mason and will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery on Mason-Montgomery Road. People in costume will be located at different spots throughout Rose Hill Cemetery and will tell of the people who lived in this area 200 years ago. The cemetery tour is expected to be a popular event. Tickets may be sold out in advance so don’t wait to get yours. Tickets are $20 for members and $25

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Annual Leaf Pickup Program

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Monday, October 8 - Friday, December 14

FOR THE BEST SERVICE • Watch for orange and black signs at the entrance to your neighborhood at least two days prior to leaf collection. • Rake the leaves as close to the curb as possible and cover them with some type of tarp. • Please avoid raking leaves onto the sidewalk or into the street or storm sewers. Wet leaves are slippery and are dangerous to pedestrians, bicycle riders, and cars. Leaves clogging the storm sewers can cause flooding during heavy rains. • Please do not rake twigs, branches, sticks, rocks, bottles, garden debris, etc., in with the leaves. These items can clog the machine and cause considerable delay to the leaf collection. • Please avoid parking in front of large piles of leaves. It is difficult for the raking crew to work around parked cars. October / November 2012

• If you would like a load of leaves delivered to your property for compost, please contact the Public Works Department at 513.229.8580.

Reading Road Work Coming To A Close

onstruction on U.S. 42 will soon be coming to an end now that most of the work has been completed. The improvements included widening U.S. 42 to two lanes in each direction, plus a turn lane, from Tylersville Road to Western Row Road and to one lane in each direction, plus a turn lane, south of Western Row to ButlerWarren Road. New storm sewers, curbs and gutters, sidewalks and bike path have been installed. Any remaining sections of bike path will be paved soon. Final pavement surface and striping of the road will follow the bike path paving. The remaining restoration and tree planting is expected to be completed in early fall. During construction, two-way traffic has been maintained and is planned to be maintained in both directions for the remainder of the work. To reduce the impact on businesses, most of the water main shutdowns and paving work were completed at night. The city is currently working with the Indiana & Ohio Railway to upgrade the rough railroad crossing at the Tylersville Road and U.S. 42 intersection. This work is expected to be complete in October of this year. It will be necessary to close portions of

By late August, the sidewalk on the west side of U.S. 42 (at left in the photo) was in place, the bike path on the east side was ready for asphalt, and work on the medians was taking place south of Snider Road.

the intersection for about four days in order to complete the work as quickly as possible. Signs will be posted in advance of the work. The entire project is expected to be complete

and open to traffic by the end of 2012. The city appreciates the cooperation and patience of businesses, residents, and driving motorists while this project has been underway.

Mason Fire Department Offers CPR Classes to Mason Residents can be done by phone at 513.229.8555, in person, or online at www.imaginemason.org if you already have an account. (Select type of “enrichment” and subtype of “personal development.”) In addition to the bi-monthly classes for residents, the Mason Fire Department also offers CPR classes to local businesses. Please contact Mason Fire Administration at 513.229.8540 during regular business hours (8-4:30, M-F) to learn more about CPR classes for your business.

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hen a sudden illness happens, time is important. Could you help save a family member, a friend or a complete stranger? The City of Mason Fire Department can help you help someone else. As part of its effort to make the community a safer place to live and work, the department offers bi-monthly CPR training for residents of Mason. The remaining 2012 classes will be held on the first Wednesday in October and December. The course is free to Mason residents. All CPR instructors are Mason Firefighter/ Paramedics and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. Adult and child CPR are taught as well as the proper operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). After completing the course, participants will receive a 2-year certification from the American Heart Association. Classes will be held in the community room at Fire Station 51 at 4420 MasonMontgomery Road. Please register through the Mason Community Center. Registration

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Bike Safety

walking, announce that you are coming and make sure the pedestrian hears and understands you. If they don’t seem to hear you, slow down and get off your bike, go around them, and then proceed on your ride. Doing this will prevent a collision with the pedestrian and possible injuries to both the pedestrian and you.

hen construction on U.S. 42 is completed later this year, the City of Mason will have over 20 miles of bike paths in addition to many miles of sidewalks. Pedestrians, runners, skateboarders, and bicyclists all benefit from the connections to many parts of the city.

Motorist vs. Bicyclist

Unfortunately, in the past couple of months, the City of Mason Police Department was called to several crashes involving motorists and bicyclists. Some of these incidents were the fault of the motorist, some were the bicyclist’s fault, and some have been both. Most of the crashes have occurred in a crosswalk. Bicyclists who ride on the city’s sidewalks and bike paths have some responsibilities, as described in city ordinance 373.14. When coming to an intersection, the bicyclist is required to cross by WALKING the bicycle across or through the intersection. Some of the crashes could have been avoided if the bicyclist would have adhered to this ordinance. Motorists also have certain responsibilities when traveling through an intersection. When making a right turn on red, motorists should be sure they are allowed to make the turn and that the intersection is clear of all obstructions

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prior to making the turn. Some of the crashes have been caused by the motorist not making these simple checks before turning. Motorists and bicyclists should use extra precautions when going through an intersection. Most of the serious crashes occur in or near intersections. As mom always said, “Look both ways to make sure the roadway is clear before you cross.”

Bicyclist Meets Pedestrian

Pedestrians have the right of way over bicyclists on sidewalks and paths. When you are riding a bike and nearing a person

2013 Calendar Winners Honored

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ongratulations to the 13 winners of the City of Mason’s 2013 Calendar Photo Contest! The winners were recognized at the August Council meeting. Shown (from left) are Vice Mayor Victor Kidd, Cliff Turrell - cover photo entitled “Proud of our Heritage and Town”, Praba Sundarajan - “Misty Morning” (February), Rosemary Wells “Winter Beauty” ( January), Fran Turrell - “Heros Remembered” (May), Leslie Kauffman - “Autumn Journey” (September), Harrison Baumbaugh - “Light the Night” ( June), Jackie Chunko “Mason – A Little Bit Country” ( July), Jim Simpson - “Autumn Splendor” (November), Barbara Lokar - “Breakfast This Way” (August), and Mayor David F. Nichols. Not shown: Ron Ferrell - “Memories in Mist” (March), Ernie Martin - “Spring Soccer” (April), Kathy Lawson - an untitled photo (October), and Janet Gay - “Snowy Morning on the Plaza” (December). The 2013 calendars were distributed at the city’s booth at the Mason Heritage Festival. Remaining copies are available at Mason Municipal Center and Mason Community Center while the supply lasts. The city is grateful to Karaman Jewelers, TriHealth, Angilo’s, Yost

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For the serious bicyclist, the street may be the best solution. When riding on the street, ride with the flow of traffic and obey traffic laws and regulations. Motorists, use caution when coming upon a bicyclist and make sure there is enough distance between you and the rider to prevent any type of collision. The bicyclist also needs to use caution when riding on the street and with traffic. Keep in mind that you are not as visible as a motor vehicle so use extra precautions to make yourself visible. This can be done by wearing reflective gear when you ride. Just because you can see a vehicle approaching, it doesn’t mean the driver of that vehicle sees you. Here’s one final and very important tip: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET WHEN CYCLING.

October / November 2012

Pharmacy, Mason Bowl, Mason Sign Company, Fifth Third Bank, Mason Dance Center, Westshore Pizza, Al’s Heating & Cooling, Quatman Café, Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home, Mason Coin, Mim’s Off Main, El Caporal, Tylersville Dental, and Subway. Because of their support of the calendar, the city is able to provide copies to residents at no cost to the city.

DEERFIELD DIGEST In this issue: >> 10K Turkey Day Race – page 2 >> Daveed's Next is New! – page 3 >> A Word From Trustee Dan Corey – page 5

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Treat Street Goblins Return to Deerfield Towne Center The Deerfield Towne Center, in partnership with the Deerfield Township Parks Department will hold its annual Halloween Treat Street event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 26th at the Deerfield Towne Center, 5503 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason, OH. Trick-or-Treaters will go store to store collecting all kinds of goodies. Children and adults are encourage to dress up in their favorite costumes. They should bring their own treat bags. Face painters and balloon artists will be on-hand. Children will also enjoy a family friendly petting zoo. The event is free to the community. For more information, call the Deerfield Towne Center at 513-770-0273 or visit www.deerfieldtownecenter.com.

Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance continues Performing Arts Series DEERFIELD DIGEST

• The Arts Alliance looks forward to partnering with Deerﬁeld Township for the presentation of Accidental Friends, presented by the Cincinnati Playhouse on Sunday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Kings High School. Tickets are $2.00 per person and children ages two and under are free. Guests can enjoy children's craft making activities after the show. This performance is recommended for ages 7 years old and up. • Mark your calendars for the very special production of the Gift of the Magi, presented by the Cincinnati Children's Theatre on December 9th at 3:00 at Kings High School, 5500 Columbia Rd. • The Arts Alliance is looking for future instructors for afterschool enrichment, summer art camps, and adult and child art workshops. If you are interested in teaching, please visit www.masonarts.org and ﬁll out the instructor form and return that to the Arts Alliance.

Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Care Enough to Wear Pink Throughout the month of October, the Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Department will proudly wear pink t-shirts, as they join forces with other fire departments across the county as part of a nationwide campaign called Care Enough to Wear Pink, supporting women in their fight against breast cancer. The Deerﬁeld Township Fire Rescue eﬀorts will support the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation and Firefighter Cancer Support Network. The t-shirts are available for purchase at various Deerfield Township stations. Short sleeve tees are $10.00, long sleeve tees are $15.00. Please make checks payable to Deerfield Township Professional Firefighters. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the IAFF Cancer Foundation, split evenly. For more information and t-shirt sale locations, please contact Lieutenant Strausbaugh at pstra@deerfieldtwp.com or call 513-459-0875.

10K Turkey Day Race is Great Fun!

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Join Deerﬁeld Township and Lifetime Fitness for the 2nd Annual Deerfield Township Lifetime Fitness "10K on Turkey Day" on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 8:00am. The 10K and 5K races will begin and end at Lifetime Fitness, 8310 Wilkens Boulevard in Deerfield Township. This race welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. If you are looking for a low-cost, low key Thanksgiving Day alternative, this is it. The race will start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Easy access and plenty of parking available. Proceeds from the "10K on Turkey Day" will go to support the Cincinnati Chapter-Freestore Foodbank and Lifetime Fitness Foundation. Race coordinators will be accepting canned good donations on race day! Pre-registration entry fee will be $25.00 per person, which includes Tech t-shirts. Sizing for women's shirts (S, M, L, XL) and for Mens (S, M, L, XL). Day of registration fee will be $40.00 per person and will not include a t-shirt. For registration and additional information visit www.runningtime.net. No mail-in registration forms will be accepted, but participants may drop oﬀ their registration forms at Lifetime Fitness.

Deerfield Township resident is LLS Man of the Year Deerfield Township resident John Bowman knows how to lead a team. It was John and his co-workers from GE Aviation who volunteered their time and team spirit to help raise the $114,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) this year. As a result of their eﬀorts, John Bowman was named the LLS Man of the Year. Bowman was the top male fundraiser for the LLS' Tri-State chapter. DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP A great place to live , work, shop!

The Man/Woman of the Year Event is one of the LLS's most prestigious awards. The LLS's Man & Woman of the Year campaign is a fundraising competition in communities across the U.S. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. Visit www.lls.org for more information.

Menorah Lighting at the Deerfield Towne Center

Annual Tree Lighting Event for Entire Family

Deerfield Township will celebrate the symbol of the Jewish faith by the lighting the Menorah at the Deerfield Towne Center, 5503 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason, OH. Deerfield Towne Center and The Jewish Discovery Center invite the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights, to signify the beginning of Chanakah on Tuesday, December 11th, 5:30 p.m. at Deerfield Towne Center Chanukah or Hanukkah (pronounced [k]ä-nü-k ) – the eightday Festival of Lights – begins this year at sunset on December 20 and continues through December 28. The 12ft. Menorah will stand next to the Christmas Tree at the Towne Center. The event is free to the community.

Deerfield Township will celebrate its annual Christmas Tree Lighting from 5:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, November 24th at the Deerfield Towne Center, 5503 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason, OH. Santa Claus will arrive by way of a fire truck at the shopping center to help light the 40-foot tree. Holiday music, cookies and hot cocoa, and a petting zoo will also be oﬀered. Children can also enter their names in a drawing to help flip the switch to light the towering Christmas tree. The event is free to the community. For more information, call 770-0273.

Daveed's Next is New!

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the community? Would you like to volunteer your time and talents? The Deerﬁeld Women's Club oﬀers great volunteer opportunities. Their mission centers on having fun and forming lasting relationships by participating in social and fundraising activities to support community, philanthropic and service projects. Contact deerfieldwomensclub@yahoo.com for more information and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

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For 13 years, Daveed's restaurant called Mt. Adams home. When chef-proprietor David Cook decided it was time for a change, he chose Deerfield Township as the location for his new restaurant called Daveed's Next. On August 1, 2012, Daveed's Next opened its doors to what is described as "fresh, fun and casual dining." Located at 8944 Columbia Rd., Daveed's Next features global tapas served in a communal dining atmosphere. Cook likes to buy local and frequents many of the Warren County farmers markets for fresh produce. Daveed's Next also oﬀers catering, cooking classes and private party accomodations. To learn more about Daveed's Next, please visit www.daveeds.net or call 513-721-2665.

Deerfield Women's Club...VOLUNTEERS!

Deerfield Township Parks and Recreation For more information, please visit the Recreation Department on our website, www.ChooseDeerﬁeld.com. Register in-person at the township ofﬁce or over the phone by contacting Stephanie at 513.701.6977.

Upcoming Event Information

For registration, contact: Stephanie Gebele, 513-701-6977, sgebe@deerﬁeldtwp.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – Accidental Friends Ages: Families (Recommended for ages 7 and up) Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Kings High School Auditorium Fee: $2 per person, children 2 and under are free (Tickets are sold at the door.) This funny but moving play tells the story of Jonathan, temporarily blinded by a head injury. He sits alone wondering why his best friends don’t come see him. Enter Hilda, a classic over-achiever geek, wondering why Jonathan hasn’t answered the witty letter she was made to write in class. With Hilda’s relentless encouragement, Jonathan learns to get around using his sense of touch. He also discovers that although Hilda may be unusual, she is also interesting and funny. Nonetheless, when Jonathan gets back to school and his friends, he turns his back on her. Only when it is too late does Jonathan realize that he must be encouraging, and that he can help Hilda by being her friend.

Halloween Treat Street Date: Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Deerfield Towne Center We promise a bewitching evening of fun at the Annual Halloween Treat Street. Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Towne Center have cooked up a spell-binding evening of fun for the whole family! Trick-or-treat from store to store and enjoy the petting zoo, Deerfield Fire Rescue, and more! FREE fun for everyone, so get into your favorite costume and head to the Deerfield Towne Center Halloween Treat Street!

10K on Turkey Day Race (also includes 5K Run/Walk) Date: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 8:00am Location: Deerfield Township LifeTime Fitness If you are looking for low-cost, low key Thanksgiving Day alternative, this is it. We will start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Easy access and plenty of parking available. This race features a 10K race, 5K race, and 5K walk that begin and end at Lifetime Fitness. We welcome runners and walkers of all levels.

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Board of Trustees; 5:30pm

Cincy Playhouse in the Park, "Accidental Friends", 3pm, Kings High School

Board of Zoning Appeals; 6:30pm

Zoning Commission; 7pm

Deerfield Regional Storm Water District; 7pm

Board of Zoning Appeals; 6:30pm

Board of Trustees; 5:30pm

10K on Turkey Day Race/Walk; 8am; Lifetime Fitness

Halloween Street Treat, 6pm-8pm, Deerfield Towne Center

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony; 5pm-7pm Deerfield Towne Center

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tees ano • Pete Patt erso n • Board of Trus Dan iel J. Corey • Chr istop her Rom John Wah le - Fisc al Offi cer Bill Beck er - Adm inist rato r

A Word From...

eld Township the privilege of serving you on Deerfi Hello, I am Dan Corey, and I have had at the policy and both been involved with local government Board of Trustees since 2006. I have in both the private sector village and township. I have worked administrative level at a county, city, has given me a very s each. This vast array of experience and public sector for around 10 year l services. rfield Township provides governmenta unique perspective regarding how Dee ernmental services. I gov a great value approach to providing From my perspective townships are g idin these governmental been as effective and efficient in prov believe that Deerfield Township has examples of how your e rule township. Let me give you an services while being a urbanized hom n of township is working for you. provide more control over the directio we became a home rule township to that best is We it d rs. nize paye urba tax are the we us Because acy and more cost to s not have to mean layers of bureaucr a our community. However, control doe ch we have elected to do so by creating whi ice, our own policing serv ide prov to g are idin we ns prov p mea nshi ch whi Tow d, eld are home rule icated to Deerfi rriff's Office. We have 26 officers ded She nty e Cou crim ren or War maj the for s with ator hip stig great partners ers and inve not pay directly for things like dispatch do we but k, to cloc able the are nd we arou lt, ice resu a patrolling serv of Warren County. As with the rest of the 220,000 citizens level scenes. Those services are leveraged the Sherriff's Office. This creates a high from ices leveraging other serv le whi ice serv g ollin patr of l leve the determine /capita vs $xx/capita). neighboring communities are size ($xx private of policing service at half the cost of e and efficient manners. Similar to the ectiv eff of service with costs in l leve of nce e bala a forc r ide labo t prov to eren ing diff e We're striv have used thre improve. Over the past five years we to s way at ing look . ally way tinu con ious are sector, we thousands from the prev each new method saving hundreds of ld make methods to cut the grass in our parks, from you. If you have ideas that wou ing hear p and would appreciate nshi Tow eld rfi Dee . ing com serv y eld. enjo eerfi lly I persona .. And remember choosed , and work, please feel to contact me. Deerfield a better place to live, shop

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n, Ohio 4504 0 4900 Parkw ay Dr., Suite 150 • Maso • www. choo sedee rfield .com 513.7 01.69 58 •Fax 513.7 01.69 96

513-701-6973

bbeck@deerfieldtwp.com

Lois McKnight

Assistant Administrator

513-701-6964

lmckn@deerfieldtwp.com

Eric Reiners

Public Works Director

513-701-6974

erein@deerfieldtwp.com

Joel Smiddy

Parks and Recreation Director

513-701-6975

jsmiddy@deerfieldtwp.com

John Wahle

Fiscal Officer

513-701-6971

jwahl@deerfieldtwp.com

Dan Corey

Trustee

513-616-4153

dcorey@deerfieldtwp.com

Chris Romano

Trustee

513-678-0112

cromano@deerfieldtwp.com

Pete Patterson

Trustee

513-659-3039

ppatterson@deerfieldtwp.com

Deerfield Township 513-701-6958 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Want to be more involved in your Township? Attend a Trustee Board Meeting. Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held on the first (regular session) and third (work session) Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

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