Ohio Department of Transportation

Between Dryden Road and SR 725

Montgomery County (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)

An overnight lane closure will be in effect on I-75 southbound between Dryden Road and SR 725 beginning Tuesday, November 29^th at 7 pm. The affected lane is scheduled to reopen to motorists Wednesday, November 30^th at 6 am. Two lanes of traffic will remain open to southbound motorists at all times.

This closure is due to a contractor removing a portable barrier wall in that area.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closure. Law enforcement will be on hand to monitor traffic flow.

Safety is a top priority at ODOT.  To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

All work is weather permitting.

From the desk of Police Chief John C. Krug

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 9:00AM, the Arthritis Foundation will be hosting the “Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis” at the Miami Township Dayton Mall. To create a safe 5K Run/Walk course, it will be necessary to close several streets and create detours for a maximum of two hours beginning at 8:30AM on December 3, 2011.

The Miami Township Police Department clearly recognizes that these road closures and detours will impact traffic flow, and for a short period of time, create a level of inconvenience for your employees and/or customers. Therefore; we have designed a road closure and detour plan to minimize the impact on local businesses and we are providing you with specific details of the closures and detours so you may alert your employees and customers to the informational contained in this communication.

Road closures and detours will be in place no longer than absolutely necessary and we will do our best to direct motorists around the road closures and through the detours to get to your business if at all possible. Police officers will be posted at all road closures to help handle any emergencies or answer any questions that motorists may ask.

Listed below are the roads that will be closed and the approximate time of the closures. We anticipate shutting down some roads at 8:30AM and others at 8:45AM; and opening them back up prior to 10:30 AM. Some roads may open up more quickly as the last runners/walkers pass through a road closure.

Lyons Road between State Route 741 and Washington Church Road

From 8:45AM to 10:30 AM.

Completely shut down to vehicular traffic. Vehicular traffic to businesses located on Lyons Road to the west of the Miami Township Office Complex will be allowed as safety allows. Access may be obtained through the old Wal-Mart parking lot on the southeast comer of St. Rt. 741 and Lyons Road.

Newmark Drive between Lyons Road and Hunt Drive

From 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM.

Completely shut down to vehicular traffic.

Gander Creek Drive

Closed from 8:45AM to 10:30 AM.

Completely shut down to vehicular traffic.

Kingsridge Drive between State Route 725 and State Route 741

Kingsridge Road at Lyons Ridge Road will be closed to all traffic for approximately 20 minutes beginning at 9:00AM.

Once all participants in the Run/Walk are initially through the intersection of Lyons Ridge Road and Kingsridge Drive, Kingsridge Drive will re-open to vehicular traffic, but vehicular traffic will be held periodically on Kingsridge Drive, as participants return to the Dayton Mall.

Mall Ring Road on the south side of the Dayton Mall from the east side ofMacy’s parking lot to the south side of Sears lower level parking lot

Completely closed from 8:30 AM to I 0:30 AM.

Completely shut down to vehicular traffic .

Lyons Ridge Road between Kingsridge Drive and Mall Ring Road

Completely closed from 8:30 AM to I 0:30 AM.

Completely shut down to vehicular traffic.

Lyons Ridge Road between Lyons Road and Kingsridge Drive

Completely closed from 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM.

Completely shut down to vehicular traffic.

Kingsridge Drive

Kingsridge Drive will remain open, but traffic will be periodically stopped at Lyons Ridge Road for runners and walkers. The longest delay for traffic on Kingsridge Drive will occur at the start of the race at approximately 8:45AM. No turns from Kingsridge Road onto Lyons Ridge Road will be permitted during the event.

Please accept Miami Township’s and my apologies for any inconvenience these road closures and detours may cause. These actions are necessary to guarantee the safety and security of all participants in the 5K Run/Walk.

If you have questions, please feel free to give me, Sgt. Jay Phares or Major John DiPietro a call at 937-433-2301.

Ohio Department of Transportation

Montgomery County (Monday, November 28, 2011)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 7 is asking for public feedback on the first phase of the I-75 Modernization project through downtown Dayton.  This phase of the three phase project reconstructed I-75 and added
three continuous lanes in both directions in the area that includes Main Street and State Route 4. The reconstructed portion of I-75 eliminated the sharp curve that previously existed near I-75 and SR 4, as well as replaced bridges and
improved ramps and pavement. The project began in 2007 and was recently completed.

Motorists are asked to fill out a brief survey online to give ODOT their feedback.  The survey can be found online at www.I75commuting.com “The roadway users and surrounding communities’ feedback is critical for the Department to find ways to improve and do better. This survey can help us do just that,” said District 7 Deputy Director Randy Chevalley.

The second phase of the I-75 Modernization project is currently underway on I-75 at the US 35 interchange. The third and final phase is the downtown area and is currently in final design.

Survey entries accepted online. Anyone interested in filling out the survey can log on to www.I75commuting.com  and answer a brief set of questions. Survey participants will be placed in a weekly drawing for a free gas card courtesy of MVRPC.

May the bounty of the season fill your heart and home.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

  – Miami Township Staff

Montgomery County (Tuesday, November 22, 2011)

The single lane closure on the ramp from Austin Boulevard to I-75 southbound originally scheduled to begin Tuesday, November 22^nd at 9 am has been postponed. This ramp closure will be rescheduled after the Thanksgiving holiday. A new traffic advisory will be sent out with the new closing date.

This closure is due to a contractor making pavement repairs in that area.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closure. Law enforcement will be on hand to monitor traffic flow.

Safety is a top priority at ODOT.  To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

All work is weather permitting.

Between SR 725 and Dryden Road

 Montgomery County (Thursday, November 17, 2011)
A traffic pattern switch will take place on I-75 northbound and southbound between SR 725 and Dryden Road beginning Thursday, November 17^th. This traffic pattern switch could take a few days to complete and intermittent
lane closures may be necessary for the work to be performed.

Traffic in each direction will be placed on its respective side. The median crossover lane will no longer be utilized.

The ramps from Central Avenue to I-75 northbound and southbound will be re-opened to traffic through the winter months. The off ramp from I-75 southbound to Central Avenue will remain open over the winter. The off ramp from I-75 northbound to Dixie Drive will remain closed over the winter.

The I-75 northbound on-ramp will only be accessible from westbound Central Avenue. The I-75 southbound on-ramp will only be accessible from eastbound Central Avenue via Crossover Street.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the traffic pattern switch. Law enforcement will be on hand to monitor traffic flow.

Safety is a top priority at ODOT.  To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

All work is weather permitting.

On Thursday, November 10th  Miami Township’s held its Fourth Annual Veterans Day Breakfast Ceremony.  Miami Township is grateful that it takes time  to remember and honor all American veterans, the men and women in uniform who
served and continue to serve this great country. Our veterans are hands down  some of the finest people this nation has to offer. Each dedicated and  loyal veteran served this nation and its people.

A collaborative and beautifully orchestrated effort by members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3438, VFW Post 280, American Legion Post 165 and AL Post 598 kicked-off the event with the Presentation of Colors. Honor Guard Chaplain Don Leicy gave a heartwarming  invocation and Benediction.

This year’s event was attended by approximately 60 veterans who gratefully  make Miami Township their home. The war veterans specifically honored at the  event include Dean Goodwin, Gary Garrison, Wells Colvin, Thelma Schneider, and
Paul W. Zanowick II. Trustee Deborah Preston and Assistant Township  Administrator Greg Rogers presented the honorees with the Township’s commemorative coin.

Thank you to the Dayton Christian High School Choir, lead by Choir Director Tracy Miller, for  entertaining the Township’s veterans and guests.

For those who do not remember, following is a brief history.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th  month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into  effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first  time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory”. There were plans for parades, public meetings and a brief suspension of business activities at 11am. In 1926, the United States Congress  officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. The Congress also requested that the president should “issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.”

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) was approved on May 13, 1938, which made November 11 in each year a legal holiday, known as Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I. A few years later, World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in the history of the United States and the American forces fought in Korea. In 1954, the veterans service organizations urged Congress to change the word “Armistice” to “Veterans”. Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served.

In 1968 the Uniforms Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) made an attempt to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday of October. The bill took effect in 1971. However, this caused a lot of confusion as many states disagreed with this decision and continued to hold Veterans Day activities on November 11. In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which stated that Veterans Day would again be observed on November 11 from 1978 onwards. Veterans Day is still observed on November 11.

Thank you to the veterans who have served this country so that we may enjoy our freedoms.

Recently, the City of Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Kettering Health Network – Sycamore Medical Center were awarded a grant from the Del Mar Healthcare – Dayton non-profit corporation to fund an assessment of senior adult needs in the Miami Township and City of Miamisburg areas.  Both agencies were interested in gaining a statistically valid picture of senior adult health, wellness, recreational and social service needs.

This past spring, Wright State University (WSU) conducted a needs assessment to those individuals aged 55 years or older living in the Miamisburg and Miami Township areas.  Over 600 individuals were surveyed over the telephone.

In summary, seniors reported that their needs were mostly in the areas of understanding technology, understanding health insurance, personal health concerns, and knowing where to find resources for needed services.   The findings also reported that of those surveyed, respondents were most interested in programming that offered local theater or art experiences, fitness opportunities, small group dining excursions, outdoor events or concerts or community-wide special events.  Respondents also indicated that the issues most important to them included health and wellness screenings and education programs, information on aging and how to access resources, recreation programs and services, and volunteer opportunities.

Over 95% of those surveyed who were current members of the Miamisburg Senior Adult Center stated they were satisfied with the Center.  Additionally, over 97% indicated that they were satisfied with the Emergency Police, Fire and
Medical services they received in the past five years.

As originally intended, the Project Steering Committee has shared the needs assessment results with area senior service providers.  By making the information available to others, there is hope that all organizations can
benefit in meeting the needs of area seniors while still remaining true to individual organization’s mission. Specifically at the Miamisburg Senior Adult Center, staff will be developing action plans to provide the recreation programming identified through the survey results, and working to identify new methods to promote the programs, services and events available. For more detailed information please visit Wright State University Study for the complete survey.