Come join your neighbors and community members at Fifth/Third Field in the Trotwood Section near third base. This once a season event has been growing each year. Fans will be cheering as the Dragons take on the Ft Wayne Tin Caps.
The game will end with a fireworks display.
Trotwood Night is Friday July 3rd at 7pm. Tickets are available for $11 on the second floor of the Trotwood Government Center at 3035 Olive Rd. For more information call 854-7227.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Swing For Handivan
You don’t have to be a great golfer to have a great time for a great cause.
The Trotwood Area Handivan is sponsoring a golf tournament to raise funds for a new van. The tournament will be held at Larch Tree Golf Course in Trotwood on June 16, 2009, at 12:00 noon. It will be a 4-person best ball format, and there will be two divisions: "A" - Men's, "B" - Mixed. There will be cash prizes for winners of first, second, and third place in each division.
There will be prizes for closest to the pin, long drive, and hole-in-one. There will be a meal following the tournament. The cost is $75 per person, $300 per foursome. For more information, or to register, please call George Ford, 837-4851, or Norm Bassett, 837-7042.
The Trotwood Area Handivan is a non-profit transportation service serving Trotwood and the surrounding area. The Handivan has been providing their service since 1984, and does not receive funding from any federal, state, or local government agency. They operate three vans, two of which have excessive mileage, and should be replaced.
If you are not a golfer, but would still like to support this service, you can mail a tax deductible contribution to Trotwood Area Handivan Ministry, Inc., 18 N. Broadway, Trotwood, OH 45426.
The Trotwood Area Handivan is sponsoring a golf tournament to raise funds for a new van. The tournament will be held at Larch Tree Golf Course in Trotwood on June 16, 2009, at 12:00 noon. It will be a 4-person best ball format, and there will be two divisions: "A" - Men's, "B" - Mixed. There will be cash prizes for winners of first, second, and third place in each division.
There will be prizes for closest to the pin, long drive, and hole-in-one. There will be a meal following the tournament. The cost is $75 per person, $300 per foursome. For more information, or to register, please call George Ford, 837-4851, or Norm Bassett, 837-7042.
The Trotwood Area Handivan is a non-profit transportation service serving Trotwood and the surrounding area. The Handivan has been providing their service since 1984, and does not receive funding from any federal, state, or local government agency. They operate three vans, two of which have excessive mileage, and should be replaced.
If you are not a golfer, but would still like to support this service, you can mail a tax deductible contribution to Trotwood Area Handivan Ministry, Inc., 18 N. Broadway, Trotwood, OH 45426.
Biggest Citywide Yard Sale In Years June 11-14
By Bruce Kettelle
Yard sales galore will dot the Trotwood landscape from June 11th through June 14th. Residents, churches and charities have announced many great items for bargain hunters. The annual yard sale does require free permits available at the Trotwood government center. They also provide a complete list of locations beginning June 8 from the city building and on the city web site.
"So far we're getting much better interest than the last several years," said Karen Bailey recreation clerk. She had over 75 permit applications by June 8 and is expecting more.
Some of the larger yard sale sites include the Trotwood-Madison Historical Society at 314 S Broadway, Trotwood United Church of Christ at 18 N Broadway, Trotwood West Acres Church of the Nazarene at 6100 Hoover and Trotwood Handivan at 100 E. Main St.
The Historical Society says they have a large selection including vegetable and garden plants, furniture, man stuff, records and more. The proceeds from their sale will benefit renovation projects.
At TUCC Trotwood Boy Scout Troop 44 is hosting a sale and offering tables for residents to bring their own items to sell. The table rental fees and sale of the scout’s items will benefit the troop.
The West Acres Church boasts lots of clothes and many miscellaneous items for their church fundraiser.
The Handivan sale is organized by the Trotwood Obamanites, a collection of campaign supporters that continue to meet. They will be selling donated items to benefit the transportation needs of our areas seniors and handicapped.
The Annual sale attracts vistitors from many of the surrounding Ohio communities such as Dayton, Englewood, Harrison Township, Englewood, Brookville, New Lebanon, Kettering, Huber Heights and many more.
Yard sales galore will dot the Trotwood landscape from June 11th through June 14th. Residents, churches and charities have announced many great items for bargain hunters. The annual yard sale does require free permits available at the Trotwood government center. They also provide a complete list of locations beginning June 8 from the city building and on the city web site.
"So far we're getting much better interest than the last several years," said Karen Bailey recreation clerk. She had over 75 permit applications by June 8 and is expecting more.
Some of the larger yard sale sites include the Trotwood-Madison Historical Society at 314 S Broadway, Trotwood United Church of Christ at 18 N Broadway, Trotwood West Acres Church of the Nazarene at 6100 Hoover and Trotwood Handivan at 100 E. Main St.
The Historical Society says they have a large selection including vegetable and garden plants, furniture, man stuff, records and more. The proceeds from their sale will benefit renovation projects.
At TUCC Trotwood Boy Scout Troop 44 is hosting a sale and offering tables for residents to bring their own items to sell. The table rental fees and sale of the scout’s items will benefit the troop.
The West Acres Church boasts lots of clothes and many miscellaneous items for their church fundraiser.
The Handivan sale is organized by the Trotwood Obamanites, a collection of campaign supporters that continue to meet. They will be selling donated items to benefit the transportation needs of our areas seniors and handicapped.
The Annual sale attracts vistitors from many of the surrounding Ohio communities such as Dayton, Englewood, Harrison Township, Englewood, Brookville, New Lebanon, Kettering, Huber Heights and many more.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
NCR Is Leaving Dayton
As the news that NCR is moving to Atlanta from its birthplace in Dayton reverberated across our communities this week, memories of this innovative company emerged. Many here in Trotwood also had a connection to the company that invented the cash register.
We encourage Trotwoodians to leave their recollections of NCR in our comments section below.
For additional reading check out the memories and comments from people across our region at
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/3/738250/-My-City-Was-Gone:-A-Google-Maps-Tour-of-Dayton,-Ohio
We will add additional links to NCR stories as we find them.
We encourage Trotwoodians to leave their recollections of NCR in our comments section below.
For additional reading check out the memories and comments from people across our region at
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/3/738250/-My-City-Was-Gone:-A-Google-Maps-Tour-of-Dayton,-Ohio
We will add additional links to NCR stories as we find them.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Local Crops Planted Later Than Usual
We have been busy out here on the farm which has delayed our latest issue of Totally Trotwood. The wet weather in April and early May and some related mechanical repairs delayed this year's planting activities and we hope to wrap it up and get back to work on covering our hometown news stories.
In the meantime here is a little entertainment for you featuring a tractor percussion section in a rousing rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown.
In the meantime here is a little entertainment for you featuring a tractor percussion section in a rousing rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Chrysler Pulling Out Of Trotwood
By Bruce Kettelle
Trotwood’s Salem Chrysler Jeep was told Thursday they have been recommended for termination from their Chrysler franchise agreement. The Zappia Family owned dealer is one of 47 in the state on the company’s closure list submitted to the bankruptcy court.
Mary Kay Zappia said Thursday afternoon that calling it a closure list is actually deceiving. “The list is a recommendation to Bankruptcy Judge Gonzales to terminate franchise agreements.” The list contained the names of 789 dealers out of the nation’s 3,200 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep outlets.
The Zappia’a own their 43-year-old dealership and have vowed to fight the recommendation even if it means testifying in court. Sensing they may be on the list they have already joined the Committee of Affected Dealers. A Cincinnati law firm is helping the committee fight the termination requests.
Zappia said they cannot be told to close but they may lose their ability to sell Chrysler products. The dealership also boasts a robust service department that will work on more than
just Chrysler products. “We will be open as usual,” said Zappia.
“The Zappias have been extremely good corporate citizens in Trotwood,” said Trotwood City Manager Mike Lucking. Over the years the dealership has made significant donations to the city’s fire and rescue department and other charity support. “We’ve been in contact with her and she is determined to fight this recommendation.”
The list was published on Thursday morning. With 53, Pennsylvania has the most dealerships on the list. Other states near the top of the list besides Ohio are Texas with 50, Illinois 44, Michigan 39, Florida 35, New Jersey and California with 30 each, 28 in New York, Missouri 26 and 24 in nearby Indiana.
Dealers will be allowed to argue against Chrysler’s action in the bankruptcy proceedings. Chrysler reasons the reduction will allow the remaining dealers to return to a higher level of profitability.
Last year about 1,000 dealerships closed nationally on their own, mostly due to economic pressures.
Next it will be General Motors turn. As many as 2,600 GM dealers across the country are expected to be phased out as that company tries to deal with their own financial challenges. GM has indicated the reductions will have the largest impact in urban and suburban districts. Nearby officials will be holding their breath in neighboring Brookville home to the nearest GM dealership, Boose Chevrolet.
Trotwood’s Salem Chrysler Jeep was told Thursday they have been recommended for termination from their Chrysler franchise agreement. The Zappia Family owned dealer is one of 47 in the state on the company’s closure list submitted to the bankruptcy court.
Mary Kay Zappia said Thursday afternoon that calling it a closure list is actually deceiving. “The list is a recommendation to Bankruptcy Judge Gonzales to terminate franchise agreements.” The list contained the names of 789 dealers out of the nation’s 3,200 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep outlets.
The Zappia’a own their 43-year-old dealership and have vowed to fight the recommendation even if it means testifying in court. Sensing they may be on the list they have already joined the Committee of Affected Dealers. A Cincinnati law firm is helping the committee fight the termination requests.
Zappia said they cannot be told to close but they may lose their ability to sell Chrysler products. The dealership also boasts a robust service department that will work on more than
just Chrysler products. “We will be open as usual,” said Zappia.
“The Zappias have been extremely good corporate citizens in Trotwood,” said Trotwood City Manager Mike Lucking. Over the years the dealership has made significant donations to the city’s fire and rescue department and other charity support. “We’ve been in contact with her and she is determined to fight this recommendation.”
The list was published on Thursday morning. With 53, Pennsylvania has the most dealerships on the list. Other states near the top of the list besides Ohio are Texas with 50, Illinois 44, Michigan 39, Florida 35, New Jersey and California with 30 each, 28 in New York, Missouri 26 and 24 in nearby Indiana.
Dealers will be allowed to argue against Chrysler’s action in the bankruptcy proceedings. Chrysler reasons the reduction will allow the remaining dealers to return to a higher level of profitability.
Last year about 1,000 dealerships closed nationally on their own, mostly due to economic pressures.
Next it will be General Motors turn. As many as 2,600 GM dealers across the country are expected to be phased out as that company tries to deal with their own financial challenges. GM has indicated the reductions will have the largest impact in urban and suburban districts. Nearby officials will be holding their breath in neighboring Brookville home to the nearest GM dealership, Boose Chevrolet.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Hamvention Countdown To May 15
By Bruce KettellePreparation activity in and around Hara Arena is already visible in anticipation of 20,000 ham radio enthusiasts descending on Trotwood May 15-17. Since 1952 Hamvention has become the world's largest gathering for radios, antennas, and associated gear.
This year's theme is Dream, 'Digital Radio Enabling Amateurs to do More.' In addition to the 500 inside vendor exhibits and 2,500 flea market exhibits outside, participants can attend a multitude of forums covering everything from the basics of soldering to advanced digital transmissions.
Local businesses are also gearing up as the surge of visitors brings new customers to area restaurants and retailers. This is the largest weekend event hosted in Trotwood. Residents
are advised to adjust for increased travel times on Shiloh Springs Rd during the three-day event. And if you happen to see some cars with out of state plates be sure to wave a warm welcome to our visitors.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. See picture of Hamvention Button at
http://www.totallytrotwood.com/home_5-1-09.htm
Did You Know?
On May 2, 1934 WLW in nearby Warren County became the most powerful radio station in the world with 500,000 watts of transmission power. Broadcasting at 700 kilohertz AM, it could be heard clearly coast-to-coast in North American and as far away as England. It had begun in 1921, broadcasting at only 20 watts. In 1922 it increased to 500 watts, 50,000 watts in 1928, then 500,000 watts in 1934. Due to complaints, its power was reduced after 5 years back to 50,000 watts, the highest wattage allowed today. At its highest level the signal was so strong that broadcasts could often be heard over wire fences and wood-burning stoves. (Courtesy of
Trotwood Madison Historical Society)
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