Since 1983 Habitat has built new homes for over 300 families. They build 6-8 homes per year. Additionally, they rehabilitate homes to be accessible and perform critical repairs.
Homes are built based on the size of the family. The minimum number of bedrooms is three and they have built up to five-bedroom homes. The homes are affordable because of all the volunteer labor used to build them.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton Read More »
Did you ever wonder who Tom Frazier was and why we honor his memory annually with the Tom Frazier Memorial Golf Classic?
Read Mike Bevis’ speech, the daughters’ speeches and a poem written by Tom Frazier based on the Optimist Creed in this special version of CNOtes here.
Dr. Tom Frazier was a charter member of the Optimist Club of Centerville Noon (CNO).
Dr. Tom Frazier, Charter Member of CNO Read More »
Gary Smiga presented the 2022 awards and the renewals from last year. This year there were 5 recipients and 3 renewals.
Annually, the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville recognizes outstanding youth with Memorial Education Assistance Awards given in memory of the club members who have passed away while active members. Recipients must be a graduating high school senior attending a college or university, be a resident of Centerville or Washington Township, have a strong record of participation in community service activities and possess a financial need. Applicants also write an essay which is used to select the winners.
Memorial Educational Assistance Awards 2022 Read More »
Get an update on the status of Uptown Centerville and Centerville Cornerstone projects. Uptown Centerville is a vibrant district at the heart of our community. Uptown is a welcoming, walkable destination that is home to our history and a friendly gathering place where local businesses thrive. Overall, the City of Centerville wants to make the area a safer, easier place to park, stay and play in Uptown Centerville.
Uptown Centerville Updates – Michael Norton-Smith and Kate Bostdorff Read More »
Every year one award is selected for the City of Centerville Police Department and one award is selected for the Washington Township Substation of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Nominations are accepted from the peers of those eligible. All employees of the department are eligible, not just police officers.
John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards 2022 Read More »
Kristen is passionate about creating a Sense of Place in the parks in Centerville and Washington Township. The Park District includes 51 parks in our community, including 34 neighborhood parks, and their goal is that you are always within a 10-minute walk of a CWPD park.
Centerville-Washington Park District, Kristen Marks Read More »
Long time CNO members Craig and Dana Dring own Bar Codes Unlimited. The company prints millions of barcode labels and tags for customers each year. A barcode is a scannable number than can be looked up in an item database for its description and selling price.
Bar Codes Unlimited, Inc. – Craig and Dana Dring Read More »
SSAAP.org is a food, nutrition, and water sustainability organization. Heather Cumming, the Executive Director and Founder was today’s speaker. Their mission in remote areas of Zambia and Sierra Leone is to alleviate starvation by securing a sustainable water source; to promote sustainable agriculture and nutrition and to promote empowerment through income-generating activities.
Simwatachela Sustainable Agricultural and Arts Program – Heather Cumming Read More »
Erma Bombeck is a cherished American humorist.
Debe started off with the Erma Bombeck quote, “Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth.”
Erma Bombeck raised her family in Centerville, Ohio and lived near Centerville High School, where her husband Bill Bombeck was a teacher.
She published 15 books, had 900 U.S. newspapers publishing her column, and appeared on Good Morning America for 12 years. She wrote over 4000 newspaper columns, mostly about Midwestern suburban housewives.
Erma Bombeck: A Celebration of Laughter – Presented by Debe Dockins Read More »
The award honors long time educator Margaret Barclay who was also a long-time member of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. The award started in 2003 as the “Achievement in Education” award. Some call it the Teacher of the Year award.
Bringing Out the Best in Kids Award 2022 – Jackie Vollmer Read More »
