Their mission is, “To provide new, properly fitting gym shoes and socks to local children in need. Properly fitting shoes and socks is the biggest unmet need for a child in poverty. For many of the children they help, S4TS provides the first pair of shoes that was purchased specifically for them
Shoes 4 the Shoeless, Kris Horlacher Read More »
Patsy’s theme for the 2021-2022 year is “One Degree More.” Go one more level in what you have been doing. If you have been helping one child, now try to help two. If you volunteer for two activities per year now, try and volunteer for three.
Optimist International President, Patsy Garner Read More »
Our own Phil Robinson died on November 4, 2021 at the age of 96. He joined the Centerville Noon Optimist Club on April 1, 1982. Many knew him by his other name, “Phather Phil.” He wrote and gave the prayer each week to start CNO lunch meetings for decades.
In Memory of Phather Phil Robinson and All About Our Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser Read More »
In honor of Veteran’s Day, it’s only fitting that we welcome one of our own to tell his story. After joining the Navy at 17 in 1944, he was assigned to the U.S.S J. Franklin Bell, surviving four D-Day invasions in the Pacific.
World War II Veteran, D. Ralph Young Read More »
The library is a School District Library tracing its roots back to 1810, seven years after Ohio became a state. The support of the local community is a key part of the library’s success. It is the 15th most used library in Ohio. Adjusted for population it serves, the library is the second most used.
Washington Centerville Public Library, Liz Fultz and Bill Menker Read More »
The Invitational is an annual tournament of 34 high school teams playing 19 games at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering, Ohio. Outstanding teams with future NBA stars are invited from all over the U.S. The economic impact for the Dayton area is $1.9 Million each year.
Flyin’ to the Hoop, Eric Horstman Read More »
The Connor Group Kids & Community Partners will start the Greater Dayton School next year starting with grades pre-K-3rd. It is the first of its kind in Ohio and among just a few in the nation. Eventually it will serve pre-K-8th grade.
Ryan Ernst, Greater Dayton School Read More »
This year’s recipient is firefighter and paramedic Mariana Jones. CNO presented Mariana a plaque and her name will be added to a larger plaque at the Washington Township Fire Department headquarters. Fire Chief Scott Kujawa presented the award.
Robert O’Toole EMT/Firefighter of the Year Award Presentation Read More »
We had a wonderful evening of feast and fellowship at Yankee Trace. This was a great night to celebrate the past year and to look forward to teh next year. This is the end of the presidential year for Debe Dockins. Gary Hansen became the 54th CNO President.
2021-22 Officer Installation and Awards Presentation Dinner Read More »
A 1.2-mile walk with fright stations along the path. Middle school and high school students work at these stations. CHS students build the sets and the students also help setup for the event. The dates chosen each year coordinate with Columbus Day, so the kids are not in school the day of setup.
Haunted Trail, Gail Aiken Read More »
