Have you ever wondered who takes care of the memo board and flower boxes around our neighborhood? It's neighbors like you who care about the neighborhood.
Your time and money is needed again. Many of the flower boxes have outlived their purpose and need new posts and boxes to fill with lovely flowers that add character and quality to our neighborhood. So, please consider sending a donation. We have over 230 residents back here and each box will cost roughly $100 each for custom-made quality box/post/stain by Huber Lumber.
The following neighbors have made donations:
Donna and Fred $20
Barb and George $25
Duffy Family $20 in memory of "Xenos" - a beloved black lab who passed away last month
Saul Family $20 in memory of Art, Mary, Sue, Jeff, Bob, Janet, Allan, Joe, Carol, Arlene
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Memo Board & Flower Boxes
Hello Neighbors,
Have you ever driven down the street and wondered who maintains the flower boxes and memo board? It's neighbors like you who care about the neighborhood. In the past, neighbors like you donated money and their time for the upkeep of the flower boxes and memo board.
Your time and money is needed again. Many of the flower boxes have outlived their purpose and need new posts and boxes to fill with lovely flowers that add character and quality to our neighborhood. So, please consider sending a donation. We have over 230 residents back here and each box will cost roughly $100 each for custom-made quality box/post/stain by Huber Lumber.
How do you make a donation? Send a check in the mail to Donna Saul, 491 Deanview Drive, or put a twenty dollar bill in an envelope and drop it by my home. In the past, neighbors like you were acknowledged in posts right here on this blog, street by street, first names only, with their generous donation. The same will happen this time unless you specify to remain anonymous.
Make a donation in memory or honor of a neighbor you miss. I'll start by making a donation in memory of Sue, Mary, Art, Jeff, Carol, Allan, Arlene, and Joe, neighbors who rocked this neighborhood (and school community) with their energy and love for the view. No last names, no addresses. Just a simple acknowledgement will be made on the blog here showing you care like the rest of the neighbors living here in View Place.
One more thing, about the email and followers on the blog. Email me at "viewplacenews@yahoo.com" if you have general questions or announcements but I'm not someone who answers right away. Be patient or if it's urgent, drop by my home anytime. I see lots of hits on this blog and wondered, why aren't you following? Do you want to remain anonymous? By all means, please follow us here on this blog site. The more the merrier. And it shows you really care about what's going on.
Wishing you a happy holiday,
Donna on Deanview
(491 Deanview}
Have you ever driven down the street and wondered who maintains the flower boxes and memo board? It's neighbors like you who care about the neighborhood. In the past, neighbors like you donated money and their time for the upkeep of the flower boxes and memo board.
Your time and money is needed again. Many of the flower boxes have outlived their purpose and need new posts and boxes to fill with lovely flowers that add character and quality to our neighborhood. So, please consider sending a donation. We have over 230 residents back here and each box will cost roughly $100 each for custom-made quality box/post/stain by Huber Lumber.
How do you make a donation? Send a check in the mail to Donna Saul, 491 Deanview Drive, or put a twenty dollar bill in an envelope and drop it by my home. In the past, neighbors like you were acknowledged in posts right here on this blog, street by street, first names only, with their generous donation. The same will happen this time unless you specify to remain anonymous.
Make a donation in memory or honor of a neighbor you miss. I'll start by making a donation in memory of Sue, Mary, Art, Jeff, Carol, Allan, Arlene, and Joe, neighbors who rocked this neighborhood (and school community) with their energy and love for the view. No last names, no addresses. Just a simple acknowledgement will be made on the blog here showing you care like the rest of the neighbors living here in View Place.
One more thing, about the email and followers on the blog. Email me at "viewplacenews@yahoo.com" if you have general questions or announcements but I'm not someone who answers right away. Be patient or if it's urgent, drop by my home anytime. I see lots of hits on this blog and wondered, why aren't you following? Do you want to remain anonymous? By all means, please follow us here on this blog site. The more the merrier. And it shows you really care about what's going on.
Wishing you a happy holiday,
Donna on Deanview
(491 Deanview}
Thursday, November 16, 2017
WinterFest is around the corner!
Dear Neighbors!
As a valued member of the Springfield Township community, I invite you to take part in Springfield Township’s WinterFest event on Saturday, December 2nd. ArtsConnect, the Township’s non-profit arts and enrichment organization, is holding a parade along Winton Road, beginning at noon. After the parade, families will enjoy a seven cottage winter village filled with free family activities, concessions, concerts, student performances, hay rides, petting zoo, ice sculpture demos and so much more! A flier is enclosed with a schedule of activities.
Please consider participating in this community celebration by being in the parade, submitting a military veteran for the Hometown Heroes wall or by volunteering for the event.
Enclosed is a parade letter and application. You may have already received this in the mail. Not a paper person? No problem! You can also confirm your involvement in the parade with our easy online registration at https://www.theartsconnect.us/247/WinterFest-Parade. Military Hometown Heroes (past and present) can be submitted at https://www.theartsconnect.us/252/Cards-for-the-Military. (School are encouraged to participate in the art show, parade, tree decorating and holiday performances!)
We hope to see you December 2 for this amazing celebration.
Please call me with any questions you may have.
Kimberlee Flamm
Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator
Springfield Township (Hamilton County, OH)
ArtsConnect Executive Director
9150 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Township Main (513) 522-1410
ArtsConnect Main (513) 522-2108
Direct (513) 728-4262
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Sad News...Joe Closson passed away!
We are sad to lose another very good man, Joe Closson, who passed away on October 21st.
The Joe and Rhonda Closson Family have been long time good neighbors in View Place and community advocates up at the school and faith community. His memorial was last Saturday, November 4th, in case you missed it. It's never too late to reach out to our neighbors in their time of loss. Joe will always be remembered for his volunteering in the community, helping friends and family in their time of need, and raising an awesome family of caring and compassionate people. It's been a tough year losing Jeff Dean and Joe Closson. Please remember to keep their family in your prayers.
The Joe and Rhonda Closson Family have been long time good neighbors in View Place and community advocates up at the school and faith community. His memorial was last Saturday, November 4th, in case you missed it. It's never too late to reach out to our neighbors in their time of loss. Joe will always be remembered for his volunteering in the community, helping friends and family in their time of need, and raising an awesome family of caring and compassionate people. It's been a tough year losing Jeff Dean and Joe Closson. Please remember to keep their family in your prayers.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Lunchtime Concert scheduled this Friday!
ArtsConnect Cafe Lunchtime Concert - "Cherry on Top" and Bones Brothers Wings
Friday, September 29, 2017
At the end of a long week, we all need a break! Take your lunch break to the next level with music and a unique food truck the last Friday of each month, May thru September. These lunchtime concerts are held on the back deck of the Springfield Township Community Arts Center, under a canopy of trees from 11:30 - 1:00pm.
No reservations needed! Open to all! (9150 Winton Road).
Friday September 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Band: Cherry on Top Food Truck: Bones Brother Wings
Presented by ArtsConnect Sponsored by Springfield Township, Energy Alliance, Constellation, Powell Crosley YMCA, Northside Bank, Forrest Lytle & Evergreen Senior Lifestyle Communities
Friday, September 22, 2017
Finneytown Civic Association Newsletter!
Sept. 2017
UpFront Newsletter, Volume 34, Issue 2
We
have a general meeting on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Springfield
Township Senior Center (behind the administration and fire station). Featured topic: Finneytown Schools,
Superintendent Noe.
Please
help the FCA increase our numbers. The more members we have
the greater our voice is in the township. Please ask you
friends and neighbors to join. It is still only $10 per person
or $20 per family. If they join now we will extend membership through
2018. Look in the mail next month for your renewal letter for 2018. - Nancy McGuire,
Membership Chairperson
FCA Needs You to Help Make
a Better Future
I am offering you an exciting chance to
make your neighborhood a better place to live, work and play. Join the FCA and
help us do good things for each other. We need folks to run committees,
contribute funds, add ideas, and organize fun and meaningful projects. We need
a trees committee to save our trees and to stop Duke Energy from mangling our
beautiful trees; we need a new web site and a group of folks to help energize
and maintain it. We need folks to participate on the Zoning and Land Use,
housing, education, PR committees. Joe Gorman, President, 325-5202
Finneytown Civic
Association Meet-the-Candidates Night
Sunday, October 15,
2017; 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Springfield
Township Senior Center, 9158 Winton Road
Agenda
7:00 -
7:10pm Welcome and Explanation of
Format
7:10 -
7:35pm Finneytown Local School
District Board of Education
Member
of Board of Education - 3 to be elected - 4 year term
Chadwick
G. Engleman, Cindy Rebman, Steve Stuhlreyer
7:40 -
8:05pm Candidates for Springfield
Township Board of Trustees
Trustee
- 2 to be elected - 4 year term
Mark
Berning, Joe Honerlaw, Kyle W. Hufford , Chelsea Rothschild
8:10
- 8:20pm Property Tax Levy -
Springfield Township
Renewal 1mil 5yr - Fire & EMS
8:25 -
8:55pm State Initiatives / County
Property Tax Levies
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
– State of Ohio
Issue 1 - Rights for Crime Victims
Proposed
Law – State of Ohio
Issue 2 - Limits state agency
payment for prescription drugs
Property
Tax Levies – Hamilton County
Renewal
- 2.99 mil 5yr - Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Dist.
Renewal
- 4.07 mil 5yr - Health and Hospitalization Services
Renewal
& Increase - 1.6 mil 5yr - Senior Services
FCA Officers and Board of Trustees
President JOE GORMAN; Recording
Secretary DONNA SAUL ; Treasurer DICK MEYER Board of Trustees CHRIS AUFFREY; JIM GOLAN, HOUSING; ROBIN HENDLEY - TOWNSHIP LIAISON GREGG HOPKINS – EDUCATION; NANCY MCGUIRE, MEMBERSHIP
FinneytownCivicAssociation.org P.O. Box 317696 Cincinnati, OH
45231
Saturday, September 09, 2017
Concerned Neighbors Look Here!
Here is a direct link to filing your complaint or concerns to Springfield Township!
Springfield Township's "Ask A Question" link...
Here is the link to direct your important questions and concerns about our neighborhood and Springfield Township. If you have a concern about anything, go ahead and follow the link or give them a call!
Grace Point Church is hosting Trunk or Treat on Halloween!
Grace Point is hosting a community family friendly, safe Halloween night event here at our park from 6-8 PM on Oct 31st. Pastor David and his congregation are asking to help get the word out!
Friday, September 01, 2017
Special Invitation for You!
Arts Council to Generate Engaged & Vibrant Community
Sharing a philosophy that where arts flourish, communities prosper and lives are enriched, the Springfield Township Board of Trustees passed a resolution on September 26, 2012, authorizing the creation of a 501(c)3 Arts and Enrichment Council. By establishing the Arts and Enrichment Council, the community benefits with better access to the arts, expanded public events, a renewed public image, a more connected community, and increased economic interest for development in the township.
The Board of Trustees accepted letters of interest to serve on the council, held interviews, then appointed five officers to serve on the council. In accordance with the by-laws, Township Trustees will continue to appoint the Arts Council Officers bi-annually. The Arts & Enrichment Council received it's official non-profit status in 2014.
The organization, now operating under the name ArtsConnect™ is a sustaining resource for arts and enrichment opportunities. ArtsConnect™ hosts around 30 events a year to help bring the community together. In addition to events, ArtsConnect™ facilitates art classes, summer camps and community volunteer projects.
Mission
The mission of the Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council is to create an engaged and vibrant community with quality of life enhancements through the arts, community events, and parks and recreation.
ArtsConnect™ Springfield Township Events
Sharing a philosophy that where arts flourish, communities prosper and lives are enriched, the Springfield Township Board of Trustees passed a resolution on September 26, 2012, authorizing the creation of a 501(c)3 Arts and Enrichment Council. By establishing the Arts and Enrichment Council, the community benefits with better access to the arts, expanded public events, a renewed public image, a more connected community, and increased economic interest for development in the township.
The Board of Trustees accepted letters of interest to serve on the council, held interviews, then appointed five officers to serve on the council. In accordance with the by-laws, Township Trustees will continue to appoint the Arts Council Officers bi-annually. The Arts & Enrichment Council received it's official non-profit status in 2014.
The organization, now operating under the name ArtsConnect™ is a sustaining resource for arts and enrichment opportunities. ArtsConnect™ hosts around 30 events a year to help bring the community together. In addition to events, ArtsConnect™ facilitates art classes, summer camps and community volunteer projects.
Mission
The mission of the Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council is to create an engaged and vibrant community with quality of life enhancements through the arts, community events, and parks and recreation.
ArtsConnect™ Springfield Township Events
- ArtLocal - Local Artist Art Show
- Concerts
- Macy's Arts Sampler
- Mom Prom and Daddy Daughter Dance
- Playhouse in the Park, Off The Hill Shows
- Quarterly Dinner Theaters
- WinterFest
- Family Entertainment Series
- Puppets For Lunch
Friday, August 18, 2017
Mr. Beach passed away...
One of our very endearing naturalists and all around good neighbor, Allan Birr Beach, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017. A long time advocate for wildlife protection and member to many organizations and clubs, including the Cincinnati Zoological Society and National Audubon Society, Mr. Beach lectured on many topics sharing his love for all things wild and beautiful. He will be missed by so many people who cherished his company and stories.
Our condolences and sympathy go to his wife, family, colleagues, and friends.
Our condolences and sympathy go to his wife, family, colleagues, and friends.
Saturday, August 05, 2017
Truth About Road Repairs in Springfield Township
It's election time again, friends. And it's important you get factual information, not arm-chair conspiracy theories. In an article recently, Mark Berning, explained the truth about road repairs, JEDZ, and other misinformation that has been printed about Springfield Township.
For the rest of the article, please click on the link here
As your township trustees, we feel you need to have the facts concerning the township’s road repair program. The trustees have long recognized the importance of maintaining our roads. In 1996, the trustees proposed and the electors passed the township’s only road levy - a 1-mill levy which generates approximately $500,000 per year. We have been successful in obtaining millions of dollars in state and other grants to repair our roads since 2000. Despite this success, the trustees have recognized that the funds generated by the road levy and grants we have obtained are not sufficient to pay for the cost of repairing all township roads.
On four occasions, the trustees placed on the ballot a levy to address infrastructure and road repair needs. Each levy was narrowly defeated.
Mr. Hufford asserts that the township did not spend money on road repairs before the Joint Economic Development Zone was enacted in 2014. This is not true. The township, in conjunction with grants, has spent on average $1,574,599 per year on road and infrastructure repair since 2000.
In 2014, the township experienced a severe financial crisis as a result of unprecedented state budget cuts whereby Ohio officials kept our tax dollars rather than returning them to local governments, as they had traditionally done. The Board of Trustees showed leadership by placing the JEDZ issue on the ballot and it was approved by the voters.
For the rest of the article, please click on the link here
Monday, July 10, 2017
Springfield Township Arts Connect Invitation!
Churches, Schools, Civic Associations and friends of Springfield Township,
I am writing you today in hopes you may share a wonderful program that ArtsConnect is holding on August 18th. This event is a spin-off of our dinner theater programs and includes a live performance and appetizers. (Dinner excluded to bring ticket cost down) Tables seat 8 or 10.
She Sang Freedom
Friday, August 18
7:30 p.m.
At The Grove Banquet Hall
Immerse yourself in the music and lyrics of the most influential black women musicians in history. Dr. Tammy Kernodle, professor of musicology and Miami University, pianist and vocalist will take you on a historic musical tour through slavery, the Civil Rights Movements and the proliferation of the Black Power Movement of the 1970's. Through captivating storytelling and live musical performance, you will learn about women who used music as a means of documenting and promoting the struggle for equality and social justice in America.
Enjoy the history, lyrics and music of Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and many more greats - as performed with a three-piece band and told by Dr. Tammy Kernodle.
TICKETS INCLUDE LIGHT APPETIZERS:
$24.20 ArtsConnect Members; $27 Non-Members
Tickets available at 522-2108 or at http://www.theartsconnect.us/theater
Kimberlee Flamm
Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator
Springfield Township Administration
ArtsConnect Executive Director
9150 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: 513-522-1410
Fax: 513-522-1411
Email: kflamm@springfieldtwp.org
Website: www.springfieldtwp.org
Arts Website: TheArtsConnect.us
Facebook: www.facebook.com/springfieldtwp
Arts Facebook: www.facebook/theartsconnect
Saturday, June 03, 2017
From our friend Kimberlee Flamm, Springfield Township's Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator
The Mt Healthy Alliance is in need of volunteers this Saturday for a food drive. If you are able to assemble a youth group or volunteers in any capacity, please call Kathy Lorenz. Their organization helps many of our residents in need.
Kimberlee Flamm
Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator
Springfield Township Administration
9150 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: 513-522-1410
Fax: 513-522-1411
Email: kflamm@springfieldtwp.org
Website: www.springfieldtwp.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/springfieldtwp
Saturday June 30th from 9:30 to 2:30 there will be a canned food drive at Brentwood Kroger. We are in need of volunteers at the store to pass out flyers and collect donations. We especially need help at the 11:30 to 1:30 and 1:30 to 3:30. Please contact me at the pantry 551-8036 if you have any time to share.
Thank you for your support.
Friday, March 10, 2017
In Memory of our neighbor and friend, Jeff Dean...
Dear Friends and Neighbors in Viewplace and elsewhere,
I am writing to tell you that Jeff Dean passed away last Sunday, March 5th, 2017.
Jeff was a community advocate and activist here in Finneytown. He grew up here in View Place, attended Finneytown schools, and moved away after college.
When his kids were growing up, he & his wife Lynette decided to make View Place their home so they could be near Jeff's mom and dad, Robert and Janet Dean. As Jeff and his family adjusted to their new life here in View Place, Jeff and his wife became very active in our school district and community. He was always looking out for neighbors who cared about quality life issues and the environment. He stayed current and active on important environmental issues which would have impacted our neighborhood directly. Jeff got the job done and will be sadly missed for his advocacy and patriotism.
He will also be missed by his family and friends.
His obituary is online if you want to reach out to his family.
Our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved this man.
He was an awesome human being!
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