On Shelley ... Carol and Tim & Family
On Wellesley ... Bernie and Ruby
Renewal on Beechtree - Carol and Bob S.
"GrapeVine Online" is the View Place Neighborhood Newsletter for residents located in Springfield Township, Ohio. Feel free to leave a comment or forward a comment to "viewplacenews@yahoo.com." For security reasons, please leave your address in the "subject box" for email communication.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
URGENT MESSAGE
THE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS A MAJOR ALERT OUT FOR EVERYONE:
DO NOT BRING IN FIRE WOOD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES.
DO NOT BUY YOUR FIRE WOOD IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM. THE PROBLEM IS A LITTLE BUG THAT BORES IT WAY IN HOST TREES THAT CAN BRING DOWN A WHOLE FOREST. WE ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE BECAUSE OF THE OLD TREES UP HERE AND THE CONNECTION WE HAVE TO CALDWELL, WARD, AND OTHER LOCAL NATURE PRESERVES.
THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS ASKING ALL OHIO RESIDENTS TO REFRAIN FROM USING FIRE WOOD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES UNTIL THEY CAN GET THIS LITTLE PEST UNDER CONTROL WHICH MAY TAKE AWHILE DUE TO THE MANY PEOPLE WHO CONTINUE TO IGNORE THEIR WARNINGS.
VISIT THE WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
DO NOT BRING IN FIRE WOOD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES.
DO NOT BUY YOUR FIRE WOOD IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM. THE PROBLEM IS A LITTLE BUG THAT BORES IT WAY IN HOST TREES THAT CAN BRING DOWN A WHOLE FOREST. WE ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE BECAUSE OF THE OLD TREES UP HERE AND THE CONNECTION WE HAVE TO CALDWELL, WARD, AND OTHER LOCAL NATURE PRESERVES.
THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS ASKING ALL OHIO RESIDENTS TO REFRAIN FROM USING FIRE WOOD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES UNTIL THEY CAN GET THIS LITTLE PEST UNDER CONTROL WHICH MAY TAKE AWHILE DUE TO THE MANY PEOPLE WHO CONTINUE TO IGNORE THEIR WARNINGS.
VISIT THE WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
Yard Sales and the Criminal Element ...
Shortly after our community yard sale, one of the homes on Pinebrook was the target of theft. Since there was no sign of forced entry according to my source, there was some speculation that the thieves "cased" the home beforehand possibly during our community yard sale.
A few years back, one of our neighbors invited a sales person from a virtually unknown window company for an estimate and a few weeks later, their home was broken into. What was unusual about this break in was that the thieves took little things that were in clear view ... jewelry on the bathroom sink ... knicknacks on tables ... it appeared to be quick sweep with no time for unplugging televisions or dvd players.
At one of our last safety meetings, the Chief of Police urged residents to keep our homes secured by locking the doors, closing the garage doors, and reporting any suspicious cars or people in the neighborhood so they have it logged in. It may be all very innocent -- that strange car parked in front of our neighbor's home on vacation -- but AT LEAST THE POLICE WILL HAVE SOMETHING ON RECORD TO GO BY IN CASE IT WASN'T SOMEBODY THE FAMILY KNOWS.
PLEASE, DO NOT BE EMBARRESSED TO CONTACT SPRINGFIELD TWP. POLICE, THEY WANT TO HELP US BACK HERE BECAUSE THEY ARE PROUD OF THIS NEIGHBORHOOD, TOO.
A few years back, one of our neighbors invited a sales person from a virtually unknown window company for an estimate and a few weeks later, their home was broken into. What was unusual about this break in was that the thieves took little things that were in clear view ... jewelry on the bathroom sink ... knicknacks on tables ... it appeared to be quick sweep with no time for unplugging televisions or dvd players.
At one of our last safety meetings, the Chief of Police urged residents to keep our homes secured by locking the doors, closing the garage doors, and reporting any suspicious cars or people in the neighborhood so they have it logged in. It may be all very innocent -- that strange car parked in front of our neighbor's home on vacation -- but AT LEAST THE POLICE WILL HAVE SOMETHING ON RECORD TO GO BY IN CASE IT WASN'T SOMEBODY THE FAMILY KNOWS.
PLEASE, DO NOT BE EMBARRESSED TO CONTACT SPRINGFIELD TWP. POLICE, THEY WANT TO HELP US BACK HERE BECAUSE THEY ARE PROUD OF THIS NEIGHBORHOOD, TOO.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Homes for Sale in View Place
If your neighbor's home has a "for sale" sign up front, take the time to go over during the "open house" or talk to any of the interested home buyers to let them know about View Place and the neighborhood in general.
A few times, I've attended the open houses to let prospective buyers know how much we take pride in our neighborhood, the history, the responsibility we share to keep up the value in all our homes, and general information about the township.
Many of the prospects were very appreciative that a neighbor stopped by to answer questions or to assure them that this is a neighborhood worth their investment or a good place to raise children.
Mrs. Sondra Merusi over on Blossom Hill is a realtor who is always happy to help out with questions. She has come to aide of many home buyers. Since she lives right here in View Place, she has a personal interest in representing all of us when it comes to selling or buying a home here.
If you have any questions for Sondra, contact our viewplacenews@yahoo mailbox and put a "forward to Sondra" in the subject box.
A few times, I've attended the open houses to let prospective buyers know how much we take pride in our neighborhood, the history, the responsibility we share to keep up the value in all our homes, and general information about the township.
Many of the prospects were very appreciative that a neighbor stopped by to answer questions or to assure them that this is a neighborhood worth their investment or a good place to raise children.
Mrs. Sondra Merusi over on Blossom Hill is a realtor who is always happy to help out with questions. She has come to aide of many home buyers. Since she lives right here in View Place, she has a personal interest in representing all of us when it comes to selling or buying a home here.
If you have any questions for Sondra, contact our viewplacenews@yahoo mailbox and put a "forward to Sondra" in the subject box.
Membership Renewels...
On Beechtree ... Judy and Bob, Bill and Alice, George and Jeanette
On Blossom Hill Lane ... Donald and Sheila
On Wellesley ... Marianne and James, Louis and Zelda
On View Place ... Richard and Nancy
On Commonwealth ... Mary and Frederick
On Blossom Hill Lane ... Donald and Sheila
On Wellesley ... Marianne and James, Louis and Zelda
On View Place ... Richard and Nancy
On Commonwealth ... Mary and Frederick
About Rumpke ...
More News from James Wright ... In case you didn't get to the bottom of the last post ...
Rumpke has resumed a yard waste pick up service, free of charge to Springfield Township residents. Therefore, the Township Service Department will no longer be picking up leaves in the fall as one of the many services offered to residents. Elimination of this service by the Township will save more than 800 man-hours now spent by Service Department employees
Rumpke has resumed a yard waste pick up service, free of charge to Springfield Township residents. Therefore, the Township Service Department will no longer be picking up leaves in the fall as one of the many services offered to residents. Elimination of this service by the Township will save more than 800 man-hours now spent by Service Department employees
This Note is for You!
Submitted by James Wright, former VPCA President and current School Board member ....
Tax Budget Public Hearing 7/10
Kids Police Academy from 7/29-30 ages 8-12
Explorers meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and is for young adults ages 15-20.
Kids Fire Academy 7/24 & 28 with graduation scheduled for Saturday with lunch.
EMS runs on the increase
07/12
Waycross Community Media Open House
Waycross Community Media Center 25th Anniversary Open House (5:00 - 9:00 pm)
Bridge Replacement-Shady Brook near Vine Mid July until end of year
Duke energy has started moving the Telephone poles, which is what slowed down the progress of Winton Rd reconstruction. Congestion is expected to go up.
Final Vision Draft is on the web
06/29/2007 computer classes 522-1154 872-3633
One Firefighter past probation and 2 Police officers past probation.
Key new Resolution # 159-2007
(Declaring Nuisances Pursuant to Ohio revised code section 505.87 At Various Listed Properties within Springfield Township and Authorizing Statutory Actions Necessary to abate the Nuisances.) 95 Nuisances due to increasing the hours of the inspectors and inspections.
09/22
Residential Recycle & Cleanup Day
Place: Township Complex, 9150 Winton Road
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Accepted Items: Auto and marine batteries, Scrap metal, Computer components, Lawn mowers Propane tanks, Tires, Used motor oil, Tree limbs, branches, leaves, Household appliancesBicycles for repair and donation- Refrigerators, freezers and dehumidifiers – Freon will be removed at no cost
SummerBlast
Start: 06/29/2007 - 6:00pm – 11:00pm
End: 06/30/2007 5:00 p.m.-11:00pm
The Parade kicks off SummerBlast on Friday, June 29 at 6:45 p.m. at the parking lot of St. Bartholomew Church located at 9375 Winton Road. The parade route will be from St. Bart’s to Fleming Road East to Long Lane South to Compton Road West to Winton Road North to the Township Civic Center located at 9150 Winton Road.
9th Annual Car ShowCar show participants can register on Saturday, June 30 between 4 and 7 p.m. behind the Administration Building at 9150 Winton Road. Registration is $10 per car. Car show winners will be announced at 9 p.m. that evening. Any questions regarding the Car Show can be directed to Melanie McNulty at 522-1410. 2 winners of car show announced 9:00pm
Rumpke has resumed a yard waste pick up service, free of charge to Springfield Township residents. Therefore, the Township Service Department will no longer be picking up leaves in the fall as one of the many services offered to residents. Elimination of this service by the Township will save more than 800 man-hours now spent by Service Department employees
Tax Budget Public Hearing 7/10
Kids Police Academy from 7/29-30 ages 8-12
Explorers meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and is for young adults ages 15-20.
Kids Fire Academy 7/24 & 28 with graduation scheduled for Saturday with lunch.
EMS runs on the increase
07/12
Waycross Community Media Open House
Waycross Community Media Center 25th Anniversary Open House (5:00 - 9:00 pm)
Bridge Replacement-Shady Brook near Vine Mid July until end of year
Duke energy has started moving the Telephone poles, which is what slowed down the progress of Winton Rd reconstruction. Congestion is expected to go up.
Final Vision Draft is on the web
06/29/2007 computer classes 522-1154 872-3633
One Firefighter past probation and 2 Police officers past probation.
Key new Resolution # 159-2007
(Declaring Nuisances Pursuant to Ohio revised code section 505.87 At Various Listed Properties within Springfield Township and Authorizing Statutory Actions Necessary to abate the Nuisances.) 95 Nuisances due to increasing the hours of the inspectors and inspections.
09/22
Residential Recycle & Cleanup Day
Place: Township Complex, 9150 Winton Road
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Accepted Items: Auto and marine batteries, Scrap metal, Computer components, Lawn mowers Propane tanks, Tires, Used motor oil, Tree limbs, branches, leaves, Household appliancesBicycles for repair and donation- Refrigerators, freezers and dehumidifiers – Freon will be removed at no cost
SummerBlast
Start: 06/29/2007 - 6:00pm – 11:00pm
End: 06/30/2007 5:00 p.m.-11:00pm
The Parade kicks off SummerBlast on Friday, June 29 at 6:45 p.m. at the parking lot of St. Bartholomew Church located at 9375 Winton Road. The parade route will be from St. Bart’s to Fleming Road East to Long Lane South to Compton Road West to Winton Road North to the Township Civic Center located at 9150 Winton Road.
9th Annual Car ShowCar show participants can register on Saturday, June 30 between 4 and 7 p.m. behind the Administration Building at 9150 Winton Road. Registration is $10 per car. Car show winners will be announced at 9 p.m. that evening. Any questions regarding the Car Show can be directed to Melanie McNulty at 522-1410. 2 winners of car show announced 9:00pm
Rumpke has resumed a yard waste pick up service, free of charge to Springfield Township residents. Therefore, the Township Service Department will no longer be picking up leaves in the fall as one of the many services offered to residents. Elimination of this service by the Township will save more than 800 man-hours now spent by Service Department employees
News from Springfield Township about the Parade and Event
It’s time to celebrate summertime! Springfield Township’s annual SummerBlast Barbecue and Music Festival is Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at the Township Civic Center, 9150 Winton Road. Bring the whole family and enjoy great local bands – including The Rusty Griswolds and Four on the Floor – free kids rides and plenty of good food and drinks all weekend long. In addition to free kids rides, there will also be a kids tent with games and activities. DJ’s from WGRR will emcee the event both nights and the station will be broadcasting Cincinnati’s greatest hits live from SummerBlast.
Saturday’s fireworks show at 10 p.m. will end Springfield Township’s fun community event with a blast. Join us!
Join the Parade!
The Parade kicks off SummerBlast on Friday, June 29 at 6:45 p.m. Any resident, civic association, church, business or group is welcome to join in the parade. If you can’t be in the parade, we encourage you to get together with neighbors and friends along the parade route and cheer on your fellow Springfield Township residents. The Parade Registration form can be downloaded from the Forms page on this website. For any questions regarding the parade or to obtain a parade form, please contact 522-1410.
The parade will form at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Bartholomew Church located at 9375 Winton Road. The parade route will be from St. Bart’s to Fleming Road East to Long Lane South to Compton Road West to Winton Road North to the Township Civic Center located at 9150 Winton Road.
9th Annual Car ShowCar show participants can register on Saturday, June 30 between 4 and 7 p.m. behind the Administration Building at 9150 Winton Road. Registration is $10 per car. Car show winners will be announced at 9 p.m. that evening. Any questions regarding the Car Show can be directed to Melanie McNulty at 522-1410.
Open House at The GroveThe Grove has been going through many renovations including new windows and wall coverings. There will be an open house during SummerBlast for residents to check out the new facility, book an event and taste samples from Cincinnati Catering. We will also be distributing flyers with an Open House special discount good through the end of July.
Parking and Shuttle ServiceParking is not permitted at the Township Civic Center during SummerBlast. A free shuttle service will be provided to the event from the designated parking areas of the former Kroger store, Northminster Presbyterian Church and St. Bartholomew Church.
Appropriate accommodations can be made for any handicapped persons; please notify a Springfield Township police officer of the situation upon arrival at SummerBlast.
Friday
6:00 p.m. Grounds Open
6:45 p.m. Parade
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open House at The Grove
7:30 p.m. Live Music by The Rusty Griswolds
11:00 p.m. Grounds Close
Saturday
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Car Show Registration
5:00 p.m. Grounds Reopen
5:00 p.m. Car Show Opens
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open House at The Grove
6:00 p.m. Art Show Winners Announced
7:00 p.m. Live Music by Four on the Floor
9:00 p.m. Car Show Winners Announced
10:00 p.m. Fireworks
10:30 p.m. Grounds Close
Saturday’s fireworks show at 10 p.m. will end Springfield Township’s fun community event with a blast. Join us!
Join the Parade!
The Parade kicks off SummerBlast on Friday, June 29 at 6:45 p.m. Any resident, civic association, church, business or group is welcome to join in the parade. If you can’t be in the parade, we encourage you to get together with neighbors and friends along the parade route and cheer on your fellow Springfield Township residents. The Parade Registration form can be downloaded from the Forms page on this website. For any questions regarding the parade or to obtain a parade form, please contact 522-1410.
The parade will form at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Bartholomew Church located at 9375 Winton Road. The parade route will be from St. Bart’s to Fleming Road East to Long Lane South to Compton Road West to Winton Road North to the Township Civic Center located at 9150 Winton Road.
9th Annual Car ShowCar show participants can register on Saturday, June 30 between 4 and 7 p.m. behind the Administration Building at 9150 Winton Road. Registration is $10 per car. Car show winners will be announced at 9 p.m. that evening. Any questions regarding the Car Show can be directed to Melanie McNulty at 522-1410.
Open House at The GroveThe Grove has been going through many renovations including new windows and wall coverings. There will be an open house during SummerBlast for residents to check out the new facility, book an event and taste samples from Cincinnati Catering. We will also be distributing flyers with an Open House special discount good through the end of July.
Parking and Shuttle ServiceParking is not permitted at the Township Civic Center during SummerBlast. A free shuttle service will be provided to the event from the designated parking areas of the former Kroger store, Northminster Presbyterian Church and St. Bartholomew Church.
Appropriate accommodations can be made for any handicapped persons; please notify a Springfield Township police officer of the situation upon arrival at SummerBlast.
Friday
6:00 p.m. Grounds Open
6:45 p.m. Parade
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open House at The Grove
7:30 p.m. Live Music by The Rusty Griswolds
11:00 p.m. Grounds Close
Saturday
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Car Show Registration
5:00 p.m. Grounds Reopen
5:00 p.m. Car Show Opens
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open House at The Grove
6:00 p.m. Art Show Winners Announced
7:00 p.m. Live Music by Four on the Floor
9:00 p.m. Car Show Winners Announced
10:00 p.m. Fireworks
10:30 p.m. Grounds Close
Summerblast Parade-Neighborhood Participation Meeting ...
It's just around the corner and hope that you can plan to attend this Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Come to 491 Deanview and bring a chair to help plan our neighborhood participation for this parade event.
Last year, the Scholles loaned us their '67 Chevy Malibu convertible for the parade.
Last year, the Scholles loaned us their '67 Chevy Malibu convertible for the parade.
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