Neighborhood Master Planning
Springfield Township is a unique, diverse community that is comprised of many different neighborhoods, each with their unique character, attributes and needs. In addition, the Township includes one school district that is entirely within the Township and portions of six others. With a total of 39,755 residents and about 16,000 households, we recognize that an overall Master Plan for the entire Township may fail to address the individual and specific needs of a particular neighborhood. Therefore, we are creating a Master Plan process that embraces the Township for what it is - a community of neighborhoods. You care about your neighborhood, what it looks like and what it could be. It's where you call home. Creating many individually customized, but unified neighborhood and district plans, will allow us to better ensure our Township's sustainability and create a path for a bright future.
The First Neighborhood Meeting:
Your neighborhood meeting has been scheduled. You are encouraged to attend and share your ideas.Each meeting will last approximately two hours and will be held at a location nearby. Starting at 7:00 p.m., each neighborhood meeting will begin with a presentation of your current neighborhood conditions: land use, economic conditions, housing conditions, rental statistics, crime rate, fire response time, road infrastructure, and neighborhood attributes. This will provide residents with statistical information as it relates to where they live. The second half of the meeting will be designed to gather specific suggestions from residents. This segment is to be used as an idea brainstorm from residents - things to make your neighborhood better, stronger, sustainable and prosperous. Your ideas will be written down for consideration. In larger neighborhoods, a moderator may be used to insure everyone's suggestions are heard and recorded. Your ideas will not be disputed or debated. Your Trustees, members of the police, fire and administration departments will be on hand at the conclusion of the meeting to address individual questions or concerns. If you are interested, you can sign up to be a representative in followup focus group meetings.
August 31
7:00 p.m.
Neighborhoods closest to Valleydale, Edgemont, Caldwell
Mercy Franciscan
100 Compton Road
Sept. 2
7:00 p.m.
The Neighborhood of Sevenhills
Frost Elementary
2065 Mistyhill Drive
Sept. 21
7:00 p.m.
The Neighborhood of West College Hill
West College Hill Neighborhood Services Center
2062 North Bend Road
Sept. 28
7:00 p.m.
The Neighborhood of Hollydale
Springfield Township Senior/Community Center
9158 Winton Road
Sept. 30
7:00 p.m.
The Neighborhoods of Lexington Heights, Glencoe & Wellspring
St. Mark AME Zion Methodist Church
9208 Daly Road
Oct. 5
7:00 p.m.
The Area Called "Hamilton Southwest" - Which includes the areas in and around Skyline Acres, Ranchill, Adams Ridge, Hudepohl & Miles
Mt. Healthy Junior High
1917 Miles Road
Oct. 7
7:00 p.m.
The Area Called "Hamilton Northeast" - Which includes the areas in and around Covered Bridge, New Burlington, Ridgevale & Golf View The Winton Center
10245 Winton Road
Oct. 14
7:00 p.m.
The Area Called "Winton Northwest" - Which includes the areas North & South of West McKelvey, and covers the streets off of Sarbrook, Lakeside & Bridge Creek
The Grove Banquet Hall
9158 Winton Road
Oct. 19
7:00 p.m.
The Neighborhood of Pleasant Run Farms
Welch Elementary
12084 Deerhorn Drive
Oct. 21
7:00 p.m.
The Area Called " Winton Northeast" - Which includes the areas in and around Long Lane, Millbrook, Windcrest Acres, Meadows of Wright
Farm, Bonham, Lakeshore & Lochcrest The Grove Banquet Hall
9158 Winton Road
Oct. 26
7:00 p.m.
Any resident in the Finneytown School District
The Grove Banquet Hall
9158 Winton Road
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Concert at Civic Garden Sunday, May 24, 2009
Hi Friends!
We wanted to let you know about the upcoming Beyer Musical Society program at the Civic Garden Center this Sunday at 3 pm.
Our involvement with the Society goes back many years. The program will include Broadway songs, "pop" standards, and a few gospel songs.
A young violinist is on the program and also a jazz clarinetist. All of the ten vocalists are experienced, fine singers.
David will perform as soloist and accompanist. It is sure to be a delightful and entertaining hour of music.
And it is Free!
We wanted to let you know about the upcoming Beyer Musical Society program at the Civic Garden Center this Sunday at 3 pm.
Our involvement with the Society goes back many years. The program will include Broadway songs, "pop" standards, and a few gospel songs.
A young violinist is on the program and also a jazz clarinetist. All of the ten vocalists are experienced, fine singers.
David will perform as soloist and accompanist. It is sure to be a delightful and entertaining hour of music.
And it is Free!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Beware of Loose Dogs at 455 Beechtree Drive
Most of you know my daughter delivers the Hilltop Press in View Place and on several occasions, we have found three huge dogs at 455 Beechtree ready to come after her while delivering to the house next door. Are they Akitas?
Also while the kids are riding bikes, the dogs will come running out of the yard and into the street running after the kids. No one is ever home and quite frankly, I'm afraid to get out of the car to find out if anyone is home.
Please use caution in this area until I can phone the people living there and find out why the dogs are not on leashes or left outside when no one is at home.
Since this street backs up into the Commonwealth area, I would also advise families to keep an eye out for your kids.
The weather is nice and kids will be out. I would hate to see any of our kids hurt and I'm sure the homeowners would like to be made aware of the potentially dangerous situation they are putting the neighborhood by not supervising their dogs while they are out.
They are beautiful dogs, Akitas. The AKC breeders information, however, warns all owners not to let these dogs around kids or small pets while unsupervised. They are very territorial and if something is not right "in their mind" they will instinctively go after whatever it is they feel is a threat to their terrority. They are known to break through an invisible fence barrier to protect their territory.
Also while the kids are riding bikes, the dogs will come running out of the yard and into the street running after the kids. No one is ever home and quite frankly, I'm afraid to get out of the car to find out if anyone is home.
Please use caution in this area until I can phone the people living there and find out why the dogs are not on leashes or left outside when no one is at home.
Since this street backs up into the Commonwealth area, I would also advise families to keep an eye out for your kids.
The weather is nice and kids will be out. I would hate to see any of our kids hurt and I'm sure the homeowners would like to be made aware of the potentially dangerous situation they are putting the neighborhood by not supervising their dogs while they are out.
They are beautiful dogs, Akitas. The AKC breeders information, however, warns all owners not to let these dogs around kids or small pets while unsupervised. They are very territorial and if something is not right "in their mind" they will instinctively go after whatever it is they feel is a threat to their terrority. They are known to break through an invisible fence barrier to protect their territory.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
This Weekend May 2nd
May 2 – Springfield Township Police Department Open House
May 2 – Hamilton County 1-Day Compost Bin Sale ($35 – Regular price $100!)
If you have not had a chance, you may want to visit the Springfield Township Community Calendar & News Board. It is packed FULL of programs: http://springfieldtwp.besavvy.egovlink.com/CommunityNewsBoard.cfm?MonthChange=Forward&LastDate=04%2F27%2F2009
May 2 – Hamilton County 1-Day Compost Bin Sale ($35 – Regular price $100!)
If you have not had a chance, you may want to visit the Springfield Township Community Calendar & News Board. It is packed FULL of programs: http://springfieldtwp.besavvy.egovlink.com/CommunityNewsBoard.cfm?MonthChange=Forward&LastDate=04%2F27%2F2009
Thank You for the Flowers!
A special thank you goes out to Melanie McNulty who gave us donated pansies to fill our flower boxes this Spring and Barb Rizzi who helped fill the boxes on the corners of Shelley & Blossomhill, Viewplace & Keats, Viewplace & Wellesley, and at the Welcome Board ... Thank you!!!Friday, April 17, 2009
Community Cleanup April 25th, 2009
Springfield Township Hosting a One-Day Brush Drop Off for ResidentsSaturday, April 25
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Springfield Township, Ohio April 2, 2009-
The Springfield Township Service Department will host a one-day brush drop off in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During designated hours, brush can be taken to the Service Department, located at 952 Compton Road. Brush and tree branches must be cut into lengths of 6 feet or less and can be no larger than 12 inches in diameter. Branches with thorns have to be tied in bundles with twine. Lumber, plastics, rock or other non-vegetative material will not be accepted.
Proof of residency will be required.Many residents have placed cut tree limbs and shrubs near the curb, apparently unaware that the curbside brush pickup service is no longer available. This drop off site provides an opportunity for those residents to dispose of their yard waste. Due to the failure of a November, 2008 levy supporting neighborhood services, Springfield Township Administrator Mike Hinnenkamp recommended to the Trustees a reduction in expenses to the community's general fund.
As a result of these necessary budgetary adjustments, an announcement was made in January that curbside brush pickup has been discontinued. The 2009 budget reflects several changes to assure fiscal responsibility and compliance with the law, while at the same time attempting to continue providing quality services to residents. In addition to this one-day brush drop off service being offered on April 25, Hamilton County residents may drop off their yard waste at no cost at any of the county's designated drop-off locations. Closest to Springfield Township, the Rumpke landfill, located at Struble Road and Colerain Avenue, is open for yard-waste drop off Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This free service is available to Hamilton County residents only. A list of yard-waste guidelines can be found at www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.The Trustees and Administration of Springfield Township are committed to the Township's success, planning its future and paving the way for long term financial sustainability. The Trustees have made, and continue to make, those difficult choices that will ensure the highest quality of life and value of services for residents and business owners.
About Springfield TownshipSpringfield Township is a first ring suburb in the Greater Cincinnati area consisting of approximately 16 ½ square miles and 39,755 residents. The Township is governed by an elected Board of Township Trustees who is dedicated to delivering reliable and superior services to create a sense of community, enhance property values and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the Township.
Learn More About TheGreat American Clean-up in Springfield Township April 25, 2009
Brush Drop-Off 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Neighborhood Clean Up 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
*Learn More about how YOU can make a difference in your community by volunteering 4 hours of your time! Email your name and phone number to volunteer on April 25.
Michael Hinnenkamp Springfield Township AdministratorJoseph HonerlawTom Bryan Gwen McFarlin TrusteesKimberlee Flamm Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator
Springfield Township9150 Winton RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45231522-1410www.springfieldtwp.org
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Springfield Township, Ohio April 2, 2009-
The Springfield Township Service Department will host a one-day brush drop off in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During designated hours, brush can be taken to the Service Department, located at 952 Compton Road. Brush and tree branches must be cut into lengths of 6 feet or less and can be no larger than 12 inches in diameter. Branches with thorns have to be tied in bundles with twine. Lumber, plastics, rock or other non-vegetative material will not be accepted.
Proof of residency will be required.Many residents have placed cut tree limbs and shrubs near the curb, apparently unaware that the curbside brush pickup service is no longer available. This drop off site provides an opportunity for those residents to dispose of their yard waste. Due to the failure of a November, 2008 levy supporting neighborhood services, Springfield Township Administrator Mike Hinnenkamp recommended to the Trustees a reduction in expenses to the community's general fund.
As a result of these necessary budgetary adjustments, an announcement was made in January that curbside brush pickup has been discontinued. The 2009 budget reflects several changes to assure fiscal responsibility and compliance with the law, while at the same time attempting to continue providing quality services to residents. In addition to this one-day brush drop off service being offered on April 25, Hamilton County residents may drop off their yard waste at no cost at any of the county's designated drop-off locations. Closest to Springfield Township, the Rumpke landfill, located at Struble Road and Colerain Avenue, is open for yard-waste drop off Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This free service is available to Hamilton County residents only. A list of yard-waste guidelines can be found at www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.The Trustees and Administration of Springfield Township are committed to the Township's success, planning its future and paving the way for long term financial sustainability. The Trustees have made, and continue to make, those difficult choices that will ensure the highest quality of life and value of services for residents and business owners.
About Springfield TownshipSpringfield Township is a first ring suburb in the Greater Cincinnati area consisting of approximately 16 ½ square miles and 39,755 residents. The Township is governed by an elected Board of Township Trustees who is dedicated to delivering reliable and superior services to create a sense of community, enhance property values and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the Township.
Learn More About TheGreat American Clean-up in Springfield Township April 25, 2009
Brush Drop-Off 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Neighborhood Clean Up 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
*Learn More about how YOU can make a difference in your community by volunteering 4 hours of your time! Email your name and phone number to volunteer on April 25.
Michael Hinnenkamp Springfield Township AdministratorJoseph HonerlawTom Bryan Gwen McFarlin TrusteesKimberlee Flamm Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator
Springfield Township9150 Winton RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45231522-1410www.springfieldtwp.org
Friday, April 03, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
State of the Township
State of the Township Address
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Grove Banquet Hall
9158 Winton Road
(Behind the Administration Complex)
1:45 p.m. Registration
2:30 p.m. Presentation
3:30 p.m. Question & Answer
4:00 p.m. Social
Click here to RSVP To the State of the Township AddressAsk a question about the future of Springfield Township
The current economy is presenting unprecedented difficulties on many levels, and local government is no exception. To address these concerns, Springfield Township residents are invited to attend an informal “State of the Township” Address on Sunday, February 8 at the Grove Banquet Hall, 9158 Winton Road. The Address will provide residents an opportunity to hear about the specific challenges that face Springfield Township, and to learn about the opportunities and strategies that the Trustees are considering to secure a positive future for the Township. Event registration, which includes a brief survey, will begin at 1:45p.m.
Township Administrator Michael Hinnenkamp and Trustees Joseph Honerlaw, Tom Bryan and Gwen McFarlin will begin their presentation at 2:30p.m. Upon conclusion of the presentation, residents will have an opportunity to ask questions of their Trustees and take part in a meet-and-greet social with Department Heads, the Trustees and the Township Administrator.
Residents will be receiving information about this meeting in the mail prior to the event. Although not required, residents are encouraged to RSVP by email to residentspeak@springfieldtwp.org.
An agenda and a reminder notice will be sent to anyone who RSVPs. If you are unable to attend, but have a question about the Township’s plans, inquiries may be submitted to the same e-mail address. Springfield Township is a first ring suburb in the Greater Cincinnati area, consisting of approximately 16 ½ square miles and 39,755 residents.
The Township is governed by an elected Board of Township Trustees who is dedicated to delivering reliable and superior services to create a sense of community, enhance property values and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the Township. To learn more about Springfield Township, visit www.springfieldtwp.org
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Grove Banquet Hall
9158 Winton Road
(Behind the Administration Complex)
1:45 p.m. Registration
2:30 p.m. Presentation
3:30 p.m. Question & Answer
4:00 p.m. Social
Click here to RSVP To the State of the Township AddressAsk a question about the future of Springfield Township
The current economy is presenting unprecedented difficulties on many levels, and local government is no exception. To address these concerns, Springfield Township residents are invited to attend an informal “State of the Township” Address on Sunday, February 8 at the Grove Banquet Hall, 9158 Winton Road. The Address will provide residents an opportunity to hear about the specific challenges that face Springfield Township, and to learn about the opportunities and strategies that the Trustees are considering to secure a positive future for the Township. Event registration, which includes a brief survey, will begin at 1:45p.m.
Township Administrator Michael Hinnenkamp and Trustees Joseph Honerlaw, Tom Bryan and Gwen McFarlin will begin their presentation at 2:30p.m. Upon conclusion of the presentation, residents will have an opportunity to ask questions of their Trustees and take part in a meet-and-greet social with Department Heads, the Trustees and the Township Administrator.
Residents will be receiving information about this meeting in the mail prior to the event. Although not required, residents are encouraged to RSVP by email to residentspeak@springfieldtwp.org.
An agenda and a reminder notice will be sent to anyone who RSVPs. If you are unable to attend, but have a question about the Township’s plans, inquiries may be submitted to the same e-mail address. Springfield Township is a first ring suburb in the Greater Cincinnati area, consisting of approximately 16 ½ square miles and 39,755 residents.
The Township is governed by an elected Board of Township Trustees who is dedicated to delivering reliable and superior services to create a sense of community, enhance property values and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the Township. To learn more about Springfield Township, visit www.springfieldtwp.org
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
ReCap from the Information CMHA Meeting ...
If you needed to be at a Springfield Township meeting this year, this was the meeting. Fortunately, it will be available on the community access cable station.
Before you read on, I'd like to say that there is a process to report homes falling in disrepair in Springfield Twp. by notifying the township. It works. I've seen two houses in Viewplace already where neighbors worked together to report, assess, and resolve the issues.
The point of the meeting was to help educate the community about the process by which a home or rental property suddenly becomes inhabited by families or individuals who have vouchers and to dispel the myth and misinformation that Springfield Twp. is being targeted by CMHA & HUD to settle a disproportionate number of people using vouchers into the community.
Although CMHA re-iterated that they have absolutely no control over where people use the vouchers, it was pretty clear that the 10% bonuses CMHA offers to voucher-ready homes and rental properties in Springfield Twp., Colerain Twp., and Norwood is steering the high concentration of voucher-users in Colerain Twp., Springfield Twp, and Norwood.
In general, most Township residents in attendance were in support of helping people by providing housing. What they didn't like is that this system which was designed to lift people out of their poverty was actually dragging the property value down in neighborhoods where many homes are falling into disrepair. Another big concern was about how rental properties are driving up the property taxes for additional township services and schools levies that are needed by people using federal and state housing vouchers who are not paying property taxes.
Township trustees assured residents of the procedure to report homes by calling 522-1410 to report homes that are falling into disrepair. Also, if the property is currently occupied through a voucher, it is also important to notify the CMHA that the property is in trouble so they can contact the owner. If there is any criminal activity, call Chief Dave.
The main frustration I heard at the meeting is that many homes in Springfield Township are owned by people living outside of the state with no ties or commitment to keep up the conditions of the home.
Many of the residents in attendance at the meeting expressed that home owners who rent their homes to voucher holders should live within a close proximity or that money should be escrowed into an account for repairs to be made if they are not going to be around to fix the home. It was also suggested that before they rent their homes, notification should be given to neighbors who own and reside near the property so that phone numbers can be exchanged to report unusual activities.
The flip side to this is in regard to the voucher holders who are are being "taken" by unscrupulous home owners who do not take responsibility for the homes they own and blame the "neglect" it on the voucher holders.
Many voucher holders with whom I have had contact tell me that the owners will sometimes blame the families for stuff that the owner neglected to repair over time.
Before you read on, I'd like to say that there is a process to report homes falling in disrepair in Springfield Twp. by notifying the township. It works. I've seen two houses in Viewplace already where neighbors worked together to report, assess, and resolve the issues.
The point of the meeting was to help educate the community about the process by which a home or rental property suddenly becomes inhabited by families or individuals who have vouchers and to dispel the myth and misinformation that Springfield Twp. is being targeted by CMHA & HUD to settle a disproportionate number of people using vouchers into the community.
Although CMHA re-iterated that they have absolutely no control over where people use the vouchers, it was pretty clear that the 10% bonuses CMHA offers to voucher-ready homes and rental properties in Springfield Twp., Colerain Twp., and Norwood is steering the high concentration of voucher-users in Colerain Twp., Springfield Twp, and Norwood.
In general, most Township residents in attendance were in support of helping people by providing housing. What they didn't like is that this system which was designed to lift people out of their poverty was actually dragging the property value down in neighborhoods where many homes are falling into disrepair. Another big concern was about how rental properties are driving up the property taxes for additional township services and schools levies that are needed by people using federal and state housing vouchers who are not paying property taxes.
Township trustees assured residents of the procedure to report homes by calling 522-1410 to report homes that are falling into disrepair. Also, if the property is currently occupied through a voucher, it is also important to notify the CMHA that the property is in trouble so they can contact the owner. If there is any criminal activity, call Chief Dave.
The main frustration I heard at the meeting is that many homes in Springfield Township are owned by people living outside of the state with no ties or commitment to keep up the conditions of the home.
Many of the residents in attendance at the meeting expressed that home owners who rent their homes to voucher holders should live within a close proximity or that money should be escrowed into an account for repairs to be made if they are not going to be around to fix the home. It was also suggested that before they rent their homes, notification should be given to neighbors who own and reside near the property so that phone numbers can be exchanged to report unusual activities.
The flip side to this is in regard to the voucher holders who are are being "taken" by unscrupulous home owners who do not take responsibility for the homes they own and blame the "neglect" it on the voucher holders.
Many voucher holders with whom I have had contact tell me that the owners will sometimes blame the families for stuff that the owner neglected to repair over time.
News From Finneytown Civic Association ...
This Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 ... The Finneytown Civic Association is meeting to update people about the civility project; Section 8 (again); report by a nomination committee; and an update about the school and quality of life issues.
Springfield Township Senior and Community Center
9158 Winton RoadCincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: 513-325-5202
Get directions
7 p.m.
Here's something I picked up from the their blog ....
Finneytown Civic Association now has a Green CommitteeContributed
By Joseph Gorman Finneytown Civic Association
David Gaines and Joe Gorman
The goal of the FCA Green Committee is to involve Finneytown residents in projects that improve our local environment. A list of possible projects includes community clean up days, rain barrel installations, rain garden development, recycling projects, and creation of a Finneytown community garden. "Plans are already in the works to team up with the Finneytown High School Go Green Club," said David Gaines, "and we are hoping to coordinate events with a variety of organizations such as scouting troops, church groups and garden clubs.
All are welcome." "There are a bunch of cool resources in the green community that we can tap into," said Joe Gorman. For instance, Cincinnati State has a coordinator of green resources who can share practical information on geo-thermal cooling and heating systems, and, solar energy ideas. Roof gardens can lower the "urban heat" index.If you are interested in the environment and want to make Finneytown a healthier, greener community, please contact committee chair David Gaines at 522-6696.
Springfield Township Senior and Community Center
9158 Winton RoadCincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: 513-325-5202
Get directions
7 p.m.
Here's something I picked up from the their blog ....
Finneytown Civic Association now has a Green CommitteeContributed
By Joseph Gorman Finneytown Civic Association
David Gaines and Joe Gorman
The goal of the FCA Green Committee is to involve Finneytown residents in projects that improve our local environment. A list of possible projects includes community clean up days, rain barrel installations, rain garden development, recycling projects, and creation of a Finneytown community garden. "Plans are already in the works to team up with the Finneytown High School Go Green Club," said David Gaines, "and we are hoping to coordinate events with a variety of organizations such as scouting troops, church groups and garden clubs.
All are welcome." "There are a bunch of cool resources in the green community that we can tap into," said Joe Gorman. For instance, Cincinnati State has a coordinator of green resources who can share practical information on geo-thermal cooling and heating systems, and, solar energy ideas. Roof gardens can lower the "urban heat" index.If you are interested in the environment and want to make Finneytown a healthier, greener community, please contact committee chair David Gaines at 522-6696.
Springfield Township Information
Springfield Township Citizen Police Academy
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – The Springfield Township Police Department will once again be holding their annual Citizens Police Academy at the police station located at 1130 Compton Rd. The classes are scheduled to begin on February 16, 2009 and will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The classes are ten weeks long and are open to all residents of Springfield Township with a limited number of spots available for residents of other communities on a first come, first serve basis. Since the first class in 1997, there have been over 150 graduates of the program. Participants will also have the opportunity to join the Springfield Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, which is a non profit organization that supports the police department and has become instrumental in and around the Springfield Township community in various civic activities. Graduates will also have the opportunity to attend additional training to become a member of the Citizen on Patrol program that started in 2008. The class topics will again include patrol functions, domestic violence, K-9 operations, and investigations ranging from traffic crashes to homicides. There will also be classes covering the functions of township government and the townships property maintenance program. Anyone interested in attending may pick up an application at the police station, visit the townships web page at www.springfieldtwp.org, or call 729-1300 for additional information. The contact person is Lt. Rick Bley.
CERT Training Offered(The Community Emergency Response Team)
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – The Springfield Township Fire Department will hold Community Emergency Response Team training at the fire station located at 9150 Winton Rd. The classes are scheduled January 27, 29, February 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Participants must attend all classes. CERT is open to residents of Springfield Township with a limited number of spots available for residents of other communities on a first come, first serve basis.
The registration deadline is January 19, 2009.
Applications are available at www.springfieldtwp.org. Following a disaster, community members may be on their own for a period of time because of the size of the area affected, lost communications, and impassable roads.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program supports local response capability by training volunteers to organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers at the disaster site, to provide immediate assistance to victims, and to collect disaster intelligence to support responders’ efforts when they arrive.In the classroom, participants learn about the hazards they face and ways to prepare for them. Skills learned can be used to help themselves, their loved ones, and their neighbors until help arrives.
Local government, or one of its representatives, sponsors CERT training in the community. Training consists of 20 hours of instruction on topics that include disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster psychology. Upon completion of the training, participants are encouraged to continue their involvement by participating in training activities and volunteering for projects that support Springfield Township’s disaster preparedness efforts.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – The Springfield Township Police Department will once again be holding their annual Citizens Police Academy at the police station located at 1130 Compton Rd. The classes are scheduled to begin on February 16, 2009 and will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The classes are ten weeks long and are open to all residents of Springfield Township with a limited number of spots available for residents of other communities on a first come, first serve basis. Since the first class in 1997, there have been over 150 graduates of the program. Participants will also have the opportunity to join the Springfield Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, which is a non profit organization that supports the police department and has become instrumental in and around the Springfield Township community in various civic activities. Graduates will also have the opportunity to attend additional training to become a member of the Citizen on Patrol program that started in 2008. The class topics will again include patrol functions, domestic violence, K-9 operations, and investigations ranging from traffic crashes to homicides. There will also be classes covering the functions of township government and the townships property maintenance program. Anyone interested in attending may pick up an application at the police station, visit the townships web page at www.springfieldtwp.org, or call 729-1300 for additional information. The contact person is Lt. Rick Bley.
CERT Training Offered(The Community Emergency Response Team)
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – The Springfield Township Fire Department will hold Community Emergency Response Team training at the fire station located at 9150 Winton Rd. The classes are scheduled January 27, 29, February 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Participants must attend all classes. CERT is open to residents of Springfield Township with a limited number of spots available for residents of other communities on a first come, first serve basis.
The registration deadline is January 19, 2009.
Applications are available at www.springfieldtwp.org. Following a disaster, community members may be on their own for a period of time because of the size of the area affected, lost communications, and impassable roads.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program supports local response capability by training volunteers to organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers at the disaster site, to provide immediate assistance to victims, and to collect disaster intelligence to support responders’ efforts when they arrive.In the classroom, participants learn about the hazards they face and ways to prepare for them. Skills learned can be used to help themselves, their loved ones, and their neighbors until help arrives.
Local government, or one of its representatives, sponsors CERT training in the community. Training consists of 20 hours of instruction on topics that include disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster psychology. Upon completion of the training, participants are encouraged to continue their involvement by participating in training activities and volunteering for projects that support Springfield Township’s disaster preparedness efforts.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Information Sharing About Section 8 Housing
Springfield Township Trustees will host an informational forum from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 to answer questions on Section 8 Housing. Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority will present a twenty-minute informative discussion about the Section 8 program and then follow up with forty minutes of question and answer to address resident concerns. The time structure was set by CMHA.
The meeting will be held at The Grove Banquet Hall, behind the Administration Complex at 9158 Winton Road. Residents of Springfield Township are encouraged to attend. Springfield Township is a first ring suburb in the Greater Cincinnati area, consisting of approximately 16 ½ square miles and 37,587 residents. The Township is governed by an elected Board of Township Trustees who is dedicated to delivering reliable and superior services to create a sense of community, enhance property values and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the Township.
The meeting will be held at The Grove Banquet Hall, behind the Administration Complex at 9158 Winton Road. Residents of Springfield Township are encouraged to attend. Springfield Township is a first ring suburb in the Greater Cincinnati area, consisting of approximately 16 ½ square miles and 37,587 residents. The Township is governed by an elected Board of Township Trustees who is dedicated to delivering reliable and superior services to create a sense of community, enhance property values and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the Township.
Monday, November 03, 2008
IT'S A MISTAKE!
Mrs. Merusi just confirmed what we all suspected. The Badger House on Keats went for $198k and not the $98k that we read in the Hilltop Press.
Friday, April 25, 2008
STOP SIGNS, COVENANT CHURCH LIGHTS, AND PANSIES
ONE OF THE NEIGHBORS ON COMMONWEALTH JUST REPORTED THAT PEOPLE ARE ONCE AGAIN DISOBEYING THE STOP SIGN AT VIEW PLACE AND WELLESLEY.
IS THIS STILL HAPPENING? IS ANYONE ELSE SEEING AN INCREASE?
IF YOU CAN GET A DESCRIPTION OF THE CAR AND APPROXIMATE TIME WHEN IT HAPPENED, I CAN SEND IN THE "COUNT" TO POLICE CHIEF DAVE. HE'LL GET ONE OF THE PATROL CARS OVER THERE IN A MINUTE. THEY ISSUED WARNING LAST TIME; THIS TIME THEY'LL ISSUE TICKETS.
FOR THE NEIGHBORS WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE ADDITIONAL 3 LAMP AERIAL LIGHTING AT THE COVENANT CHURCH PARKING LOT AREA PLEASE SEND WRITE VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM SUBJECT: AERIAL LIGHTS
THE PERIMETER LIGHTING IS FINE BUT THERE ARE THREE LIGHTS THAT WERE ADDED AND ARE PROJECTED OUTWARD CREATING MANY SAFETY ISSUEs FOR NEIGHBORS NEARBY.
CERTAINLY WHEN THE CHURCH HAS SPECIAL EVENTS, WE EXPECT THEM TO USE THE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING, BUT ON NIGHTS WHEN THERE IS NO EVENT, THE PERIMETER LIGHTS AND THE FEW PARKING LOT LIGHTS ARE ALL THAT IS NECCESSARY.
Thanks to Barb on Blossomhill Drive... we received two flats of pansies from Melanie McNulty who donated the flats to the Finneytown Civic Garden Club. THANK YOU BARB!!!
IS THIS STILL HAPPENING? IS ANYONE ELSE SEEING AN INCREASE?
IF YOU CAN GET A DESCRIPTION OF THE CAR AND APPROXIMATE TIME WHEN IT HAPPENED, I CAN SEND IN THE "COUNT" TO POLICE CHIEF DAVE. HE'LL GET ONE OF THE PATROL CARS OVER THERE IN A MINUTE. THEY ISSUED WARNING LAST TIME; THIS TIME THEY'LL ISSUE TICKETS.
FOR THE NEIGHBORS WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE ADDITIONAL 3 LAMP AERIAL LIGHTING AT THE COVENANT CHURCH PARKING LOT AREA PLEASE SEND WRITE VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM SUBJECT: AERIAL LIGHTS
THE PERIMETER LIGHTING IS FINE BUT THERE ARE THREE LIGHTS THAT WERE ADDED AND ARE PROJECTED OUTWARD CREATING MANY SAFETY ISSUEs FOR NEIGHBORS NEARBY.
CERTAINLY WHEN THE CHURCH HAS SPECIAL EVENTS, WE EXPECT THEM TO USE THE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING, BUT ON NIGHTS WHEN THERE IS NO EVENT, THE PERIMETER LIGHTS AND THE FEW PARKING LOT LIGHTS ARE ALL THAT IS NECCESSARY.
Thanks to Barb on Blossomhill Drive... we received two flats of pansies from Melanie McNulty who donated the flats to the Finneytown Civic Garden Club. THANK YOU BARB!!!
Friday, April 04, 2008
View Place Drive
Last year, the Hamilton County Engineer resurfaced View Place Drive and replaced the curbs and catch basins. They did well with the road.
The problem is with the curbs. The way they are designed, it causes erosion to occur in front yards just inside the curbs. The new curbs were placed inside of where the old curbs were, so there is an area where vegetation cannot grow and blacktop shows in the yard - and the mailman cannot reach all of the mailboxes.
If anyone else besides me feels that they have the same or similar problems, I would like to know so that I can present their complaints along with mine. They can contact me at 244-1364 days 761-6277 eves or at jrdengenv@aol.com.
This applies to View Place Drive only. It is a County road.
Thanks,
Jeff Dean
The problem is with the curbs. The way they are designed, it causes erosion to occur in front yards just inside the curbs. The new curbs were placed inside of where the old curbs were, so there is an area where vegetation cannot grow and blacktop shows in the yard - and the mailman cannot reach all of the mailboxes.
If anyone else besides me feels that they have the same or similar problems, I would like to know so that I can present their complaints along with mine. They can contact me at 244-1364 days 761-6277 eves or at jrdengenv@aol.com.
This applies to View Place Drive only. It is a County road.
Thanks,
Jeff Dean
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SATURDAY!!!
We didn't forget ....
The annual neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday at the Badger Home located at 7633 Keats in the backyard beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the top of the hill. Parking is available at the church. You'll see us out there hunting for eggs. I have to go to a bell choir practice so I would appreciate if anyone can stay from 10:20 until 11 a.m.
Why is the Easter Egg Hunt at the Badger Home? Mrs. Badger let us use her backyard last year so she could watch the kids from her kitchen window and my daughter suggested we do it again even though Mrs. Badger will be with us in spirit.
I also hope that all our View Place family & neighbors will take every opportunity to see the home before it goes on the market this Monday.... it's such a beautiful home and if my chimney wasn't leaking right now I would buy it in a heartbeat. But I can't sell my home with a leaky chimney, right?
The home is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. No leaks. And remember this is the home Art Badger built after they moved from their home on Brucehills to make way for Ronald Reagan Hwy. I hope somebody out there will appreciate the historic significance of this home. The Badgers were respected by the neighborhood and also much beloved by the kids who are all grown up raising their own families ... hint ... hint ....
Hope to see you at the Easter Egg Hunt!!!!!
The annual neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday at the Badger Home located at 7633 Keats in the backyard beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the top of the hill. Parking is available at the church. You'll see us out there hunting for eggs. I have to go to a bell choir practice so I would appreciate if anyone can stay from 10:20 until 11 a.m.
Why is the Easter Egg Hunt at the Badger Home? Mrs. Badger let us use her backyard last year so she could watch the kids from her kitchen window and my daughter suggested we do it again even though Mrs. Badger will be with us in spirit.
I also hope that all our View Place family & neighbors will take every opportunity to see the home before it goes on the market this Monday.... it's such a beautiful home and if my chimney wasn't leaking right now I would buy it in a heartbeat. But I can't sell my home with a leaky chimney, right?
The home is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. No leaks. And remember this is the home Art Badger built after they moved from their home on Brucehills to make way for Ronald Reagan Hwy. I hope somebody out there will appreciate the historic significance of this home. The Badgers were respected by the neighborhood and also much beloved by the kids who are all grown up raising their own families ... hint ... hint ....
Hope to see you at the Easter Egg Hunt!!!!!
Monday, February 04, 2008
Landfill Update on Northbend ...
Dan Taphorn, an urban conservationist with Hamilton County Soil & Water Division met with Mr. Kendall late in 2007. He learned that the District made Mr. Kendall re-seed a few areas where the previous seeding had not taken because of the drought. As far as the District is concerned Mr. Kendall’s project is complete and no more fill should be taking place.
I understand that Mel Rack now owns an acre of ground formally owned by Mr. Kendall and that he is installing a driveway for access to this property. We do not have issues with the driveway being installed on the Rack property, if he (Mel Rack) wants to accept fill he needs to file for an Earthwork Permit.
Have any questions give Dan Taphorn a call.
Daniel Taphorn
Urban Conservationist
Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control #2730
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
29 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 2901
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Phone: (513) 772 - 7645 ext. 16 Fax: (513) 772 - 7656
I understand that Mel Rack now owns an acre of ground formally owned by Mr. Kendall and that he is installing a driveway for access to this property. We do not have issues with the driveway being installed on the Rack property, if he (Mel Rack) wants to accept fill he needs to file for an Earthwork Permit.
Have any questions give Dan Taphorn a call.
Daniel Taphorn
Urban Conservationist
Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control #2730
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
29 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 2901
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Phone: (513) 772 - 7645 ext. 16 Fax: (513) 772 - 7656
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Message from Randy Parsons, School Superintendent
Dear Donna,
I was happy we had an opportunity to talk earlier this week to address some of the questions about our high school program.
Concerning AP classes, we have not reduced, nor are there plans to reduce, our AP offerings. However, as our total student population gets smaller, it may to make sense to examine creative scheduling strategies – perhaps combining some classes, or offering some classes on alternating years. The data shows, however, that over the last five years, the number of students taking AP exams has increased from 69 in 2003 to 114 in 2007, with a corresponding increase in the number of students receiving Advanced Placement College Credit. (Last year we had 5 National Merit Semi-finalists and 1 Finalist.)
As for the scheduling issues, we are aware of only one student who was closed out of an AP class this summer. This student was in many other high level classes. Again, a smaller high school program naturally results in a tighter, less flexible master schedule with a greater likelihood of single course offerings. We believe this challenge is offset by the many advantages of attending a small school!
Although the state and federal (No Child Left Behind) accountability/testing programs have highlighted in recent years the need to provide intervention to struggling students, this does not need to be at the expense of meeting the needs of our academically talented students. We need to do both.
We also talked about the need to make sure the good news about Finneytown gets into the local press. Shawn Maus, our Communications Coordinator, sends 5 – 7 items per week out to the media. All of the news items that appear on our website are sent to them. It is solely their choice what to print.
I hope this response is helpful. Please let me know if you have additional questions, and let me know that you received this email. I would be happy to speak with anyone who has individual concerns. Your support in helping to facilitate good communication is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Randy
Randall B. Parsons
Superintendent
Finneytown Local School District
8916 Fontainebleau Terrace
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
(513) 728-3703
rparsons@finneytown.org
I was happy we had an opportunity to talk earlier this week to address some of the questions about our high school program.
Concerning AP classes, we have not reduced, nor are there plans to reduce, our AP offerings. However, as our total student population gets smaller, it may to make sense to examine creative scheduling strategies – perhaps combining some classes, or offering some classes on alternating years. The data shows, however, that over the last five years, the number of students taking AP exams has increased from 69 in 2003 to 114 in 2007, with a corresponding increase in the number of students receiving Advanced Placement College Credit. (Last year we had 5 National Merit Semi-finalists and 1 Finalist.)
As for the scheduling issues, we are aware of only one student who was closed out of an AP class this summer. This student was in many other high level classes. Again, a smaller high school program naturally results in a tighter, less flexible master schedule with a greater likelihood of single course offerings. We believe this challenge is offset by the many advantages of attending a small school!
Although the state and federal (No Child Left Behind) accountability/testing programs have highlighted in recent years the need to provide intervention to struggling students, this does not need to be at the expense of meeting the needs of our academically talented students. We need to do both.
We also talked about the need to make sure the good news about Finneytown gets into the local press. Shawn Maus, our Communications Coordinator, sends 5 – 7 items per week out to the media. All of the news items that appear on our website are sent to them. It is solely their choice what to print.
I hope this response is helpful. Please let me know if you have additional questions, and let me know that you received this email. I would be happy to speak with anyone who has individual concerns. Your support in helping to facilitate good communication is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Randy
Randall B. Parsons
Superintendent
Finneytown Local School District
8916 Fontainebleau Terrace
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
(513) 728-3703
rparsons@finneytown.org
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
letter from Georgia ...
I grew up on Deanview and remembe Mrs. Badger saying good morning to us daily from her house when we’d wait for the school bus. Sometimes, just for fun, some of us would drop in after school and visit her, Mr. Badger, and their dog. They were truly wonderful people. I also remember the sign they always had up each year – season’s greetings from art and mary badger. They also were known for being the most generous to all of us at Halloween.
They were truly wonderful folks in every way possible. I’ve not lived in View Place since 1990 but it was wonderful, and came as no surprise, to read that the Badgers carried on as they always had, loving and giving to those around them.
Paul Larsen
Atlanta, GA.
They were truly wonderful folks in every way possible. I’ve not lived in View Place since 1990 but it was wonderful, and came as no surprise, to read that the Badgers carried on as they always had, loving and giving to those around them.
Paul Larsen
Atlanta, GA.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Two Cats Still Missing ...
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ...
CONTACT Viewplacenews@yahoo.com if you see a short haired black cat and long hair grey cat roaming around upper end of Viewplace, Wellesley or Pinebrook.
There are two little (SAD) girls who are missing their cats! Both cats pretty much stayed in the yard although the grey cat was known for crossing over to the Jesuit house...
CONTACT Viewplacenews@yahoo.com if you see a short haired black cat and long hair grey cat roaming around upper end of Viewplace, Wellesley or Pinebrook.
There are two little (SAD) girls who are missing their cats! Both cats pretty much stayed in the yard although the grey cat was known for crossing over to the Jesuit house...
New Excavation on Northbend Road behind St. X??
I would like to know what is happening to the hillside on North Bend Rd behind the St. Xavier ballfield. It saddens me to see yet another forested area destroyed. Thank you. Teri from Keats Lane
Pinebrook Court Update
If you have been in the vicinity of Pinebrook Court lately, you are well aware that we are in the process of rebuilding our home. It was basically deemed a total loss, and because of that, we had the remaining structure torn down and opted to start fresh. We were able to save the foundation...which is why we are so far along in the rebuilding process all ready!
This house does look a little different than it did before, but soon the same old people will be living there and our lives will hopefully return to normal.
Since the fire, we spent 5 weeks living with my parents, Al and Kathy Humbert. They live in the area, so we were able to still be close to home. Then we were able to find a house to rent on Shuman Lane. This is in the area behind Brentwood Shopping Center. It is not exactly what we are used to, but it has worked out for the summer and into the fall. If all goes well, and so far it has, we should be able to move back onto Pinebrook in late November...so we could be HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Since the fire, we have been blessed in many ways, our friends in the area have been WONDERFUL. Looking out for our interests right after the fire happened and continuing to look out for us now. It is great to see so many smiling faces every day, as we travel in and out of View Place to drop off our girls at the babysitters. As of July, we have our newest addition as well. Lillian Claire Schwartz was born on July 21st and has been the best distraction possible after all of this fire stuff we have been dealing with! She is wonderful and her sisters, Hannah, Grace and Katherine, and her brother Joey, love her to death. We can't wait to introduce her to the View Place neighborhood
This house does look a little different than it did before, but soon the same old people will be living there and our lives will hopefully return to normal.
Since the fire, we spent 5 weeks living with my parents, Al and Kathy Humbert. They live in the area, so we were able to still be close to home. Then we were able to find a house to rent on Shuman Lane. This is in the area behind Brentwood Shopping Center. It is not exactly what we are used to, but it has worked out for the summer and into the fall. If all goes well, and so far it has, we should be able to move back onto Pinebrook in late November...so we could be HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Since the fire, we have been blessed in many ways, our friends in the area have been WONDERFUL. Looking out for our interests right after the fire happened and continuing to look out for us now. It is great to see so many smiling faces every day, as we travel in and out of View Place to drop off our girls at the babysitters. As of July, we have our newest addition as well. Lillian Claire Schwartz was born on July 21st and has been the best distraction possible after all of this fire stuff we have been dealing with! She is wonderful and her sisters, Hannah, Grace and Katherine, and her brother Joey, love her to death. We can't wait to introduce her to the View Place neighborhood
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Mrs. Mary Badger Passed Away Last Night ...
Mary Badger's sister called this morning with very sad news. Mrs. Badger slipped away last night, Wednesday, October 3, around midnight. A visitation for Mrs. Badger is planned at Hodapp in Carthage this Sunday, October 7th from 3 to 5 p.m.
Recently, Mrs. Badger was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer. Late in September, she received her first chemo treatment and due to complications from pneumonia, she was rushed to the hospital on Saturday, Sept. 29th and remained until Wednesday, when her family decided to bring her home for respite.
Mrs. Badger will always be remembered by family, friends, and neighbors as being a kindred spirit, a naturalist, and a devoted wife. The neighborhood children growing up in View Place will always remember the Badger home to be a safe haven; a place to discover important values that would help shape their true character and help define their purpose in life which is always to serve others.
For Mr. and Mrs. Badger:
"The present flowed by them like a stream. The tree rustled. It had made music before they were born, and would continue after their deaths, but its song was of the moment. The moment had passed. The tree rustled again. Their senses were sharpened, and they seemed to apprehend life. Life passed. The tree rustled again."- E.M. Forster
Thursday, September 13, 2007
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Commonwealth (two years Cash)
Dave and Kani
Wellesley
Rhonda & Joe and Family (Cash)
Beechtree
Greg & Lynn (Cash)
Brucehills
Tim and Family
(Is that you who gave me $10.oo for membership at Parade?)
Pinebrook
Mary and Family
Dave and Kani
Wellesley
Rhonda & Joe and Family (Cash)
Beechtree
Greg & Lynn (Cash)
Brucehills
Tim and Family
(Is that you who gave me $10.oo for membership at Parade?)
Pinebrook
Mary and Family
CATS ARE MISSING: REPORT ABUSES 541-6100
Reported Sept. 12, 2007
WE HAVE DEER, WE HAVE MICE. THESE TWO ARE VERY INTERDEPENDENT AND CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT THE OTHER. Okay, I'm stretching it a little here but the fact is that if there is an abundance of deer, there will be even more of mice. With it being so dry, those little critters are going to be in our houses soon looking for water.
THAT'S WHY WE NEED CATS.
LATELY, COME OF OUR FELINE FRIENDS HAVE GONE MISSING OR HAVE BEEN MAULED by doggies. If you own a doggy and you do not keep it in on your own property, you run the risk of facing animal cruelty charges.
Through the grapevine, I heard that a dog mauled to death a child's beloved pet cat. The other cats are also missing. If you see any dog, including mine, running the neighborbood, dumping over garbage like I saw on Beechtree yesterday, please call the
SPCA 541-6100.
WE HAVE DEER, WE HAVE MICE. THESE TWO ARE VERY INTERDEPENDENT AND CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT THE OTHER. Okay, I'm stretching it a little here but the fact is that if there is an abundance of deer, there will be even more of mice. With it being so dry, those little critters are going to be in our houses soon looking for water.
THAT'S WHY WE NEED CATS.
LATELY, COME OF OUR FELINE FRIENDS HAVE GONE MISSING OR HAVE BEEN MAULED by doggies. If you own a doggy and you do not keep it in on your own property, you run the risk of facing animal cruelty charges.
Through the grapevine, I heard that a dog mauled to death a child's beloved pet cat. The other cats are also missing. If you see any dog, including mine, running the neighborbood, dumping over garbage like I saw on Beechtree yesterday, please call the
SPCA 541-6100.
IMPROVING PROPERTY VALUE, RESIDENTIAL CLEAN UP, AND GRILL OUT
Hello ... just a few reminders about upcoming events.
IMPROVING PROPERTY VALUES FOCUS
Senior/Community Center 9158 Winton Road
Sept. 16
7 p.m.
5th ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL RECYCLE CLEAN UP DAY
Save that card that was mailed to you as proof of residency
Township Civic Center 9150 Winton Road
Sept. 22nd
9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
NO PAINT, NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, NO CONTRACTORS, NO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS.
NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL OUT PLANNED OCT. 23 AT HUMMER PARK
The Board of Trustees is holding a series of neighborhood grill-outs this fall to discuss the new Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan. We are planning to be in the View Place neighborhood on Tuesday, October 23. The meeting will be at 6pm and should only last an hour since we know how busy this time of year can be. We are planning to be at Hummer Park . Letters will be sent out to all residents but I wanted to let you know first.
IMPROVING PROPERTY VALUES FOCUS
Senior/Community Center 9158 Winton Road
Sept. 16
7 p.m.
5th ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL RECYCLE CLEAN UP DAY
Save that card that was mailed to you as proof of residency
Township Civic Center 9150 Winton Road
Sept. 22nd
9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
NO PAINT, NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, NO CONTRACTORS, NO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS.
NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL OUT PLANNED OCT. 23 AT HUMMER PARK
The Board of Trustees is holding a series of neighborhood grill-outs this fall to discuss the new Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan. We are planning to be in the View Place neighborhood on Tuesday, October 23. The meeting will be at 6pm and should only last an hour since we know how busy this time of year can be. We are planning to be at Hummer Park . Letters will be sent out to all residents but I wanted to let you know first.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
New Members ...
On Shelley ... Carol and Tim & Family
On Wellesley ... Bernie and Ruby
Renewal on Beechtree - Carol and Bob S.
On Wellesley ... Bernie and Ruby
Renewal on Beechtree - Carol and Bob S.
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.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Roland Arrowood to the Rescue!
Here's Roland's number for painting, remodeling, repairs, painting, wallpaper, electric, and plumbing. He is highly recommended for anywork around your home due to his professionalism, work ethic and craftmanship ... (513)-520-2810
Membership Renewals
View Place --- Nancy and Dick
Beechtree --- George and Jeannette
Deanview -- Mary and Matt
Bruce Hills -- Chen-Mei and Strong
Beechtree --- George and Jeannette
Deanview -- Mary and Matt
Bruce Hills -- Chen-Mei and Strong
499 Beechtree Drive Eye Sore ...
Thanks for calling the township ... the more calls we put in ... the faster the results. Yes, they are aware of the situation and trying to get a hold of the owners there ... there is a process by which they need to go through so it shouldn't be just a few more days ... in the meantime ... continue calling ... I've got a call into Gwen who always gets things done for us ...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
News About the Fire
It's Judy over on Beechtree (Dave's wife). I had no idea this happened in our neighborhood. I feel that we should show our neighborhood support somehow to Fran and Chris and the family. Fran grew up in that house and often babysat our kids. The following is what she wrote in our Church e-lines. Yesterday we looked for ourselves and Dave took the pictures. Maybe we can include her story and the pics. on Viewplace website. What do you think? Judy Stephens
Parish - The Rest of the Story I have always know that my St. Vivian family is as wonderful as my immediate family, however I have been continuously reminded of this throughout this LONGGGGGGGG weekend. On Friday night, April 20th, our home on Pinebrook caught fire. At this point we know it started in the kitchen and it is believed to have been electrical in nature. I was at home with Joey, Grace and Katherine. We were able to calmly walk out the front door and call 911. Chris and Hannah were not home at the time. That is our biggest blessing...everyone is safe and no one got hurt. We did however lose our cat to the fire. She died in the basement from the smoke. The house has been very seriously damaged. We are waiting for the insurance company to finish their processing to determine exactly what should be done. The first floor was very heavily burned, the basement suffered serious water damage and the upstairs/bedroom area was burned in some areas, and heavily damaged by smoke in all areas. We are currently staying with my parents and will be looking for temorary housing in the area for the longer term. All of your offers of help have NOT fallen on deaf ears! Please rest assured in the coming months we will be asking for help in many areas, whether it be help with the children or furniture or whatever....but for right now, we just need your prayers and your loving support. A smile really goes a long way! Thank you for being there. Sincerely, Fran Vanarsdall-Schwartz
Parish - The Rest of the Story I have always know that my St. Vivian family is as wonderful as my immediate family, however I have been continuously reminded of this throughout this LONGGGGGGGG weekend. On Friday night, April 20th, our home on Pinebrook caught fire. At this point we know it started in the kitchen and it is believed to have been electrical in nature. I was at home with Joey, Grace and Katherine. We were able to calmly walk out the front door and call 911. Chris and Hannah were not home at the time. That is our biggest blessing...everyone is safe and no one got hurt. We did however lose our cat to the fire. She died in the basement from the smoke. The house has been very seriously damaged. We are waiting for the insurance company to finish their processing to determine exactly what should be done. The first floor was very heavily burned, the basement suffered serious water damage and the upstairs/bedroom area was burned in some areas, and heavily damaged by smoke in all areas. We are currently staying with my parents and will be looking for temorary housing in the area for the longer term. All of your offers of help have NOT fallen on deaf ears! Please rest assured in the coming months we will be asking for help in many areas, whether it be help with the children or furniture or whatever....but for right now, we just need your prayers and your loving support. A smile really goes a long way! Thank you for being there. Sincerely, Fran Vanarsdall-Schwartz
Handy Man Help
We have in our neighborhood one of the hardest working handymen ever. He's efficient, honest, and won't rob the piggybank. He is highly recommended, too. If you need your bathroom, kitchen or family room refurbished, upgraded, or just fixed, give me call so I can give you his name. If youhave the 2002 neighborhood directory, he's listed under A and 4th entry down. Or just e-mail me at viewplacenews@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Neighborhood News April Update ...
Easter Egg Hunt was COLD! It was so cold that the donuts froze. About 20 little ones showed up with their family and kids who came from out of town. A lot of the Moms and Dads grew up around here and have very good memories of our neighborhood. They were happy that we still provided the Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddies.
A tall man handed me $10.00 for his membership but I forgot his name. Can anyone help me out here? Maybe Lori or Katie will remember.
Lynette is planning a neighborhood yard sale for us. It's scheduled for May 19th on Saturday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. More later.
Has anyone heard about the fire on Pinebrook as reported by neighbor Carol Long? She's going to forward information so we can help this family?
A tall man handed me $10.00 for his membership but I forgot his name. Can anyone help me out here? Maybe Lori or Katie will remember.
Lynette is planning a neighborhood yard sale for us. It's scheduled for May 19th on Saturday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. More later.
Has anyone heard about the fire on Pinebrook as reported by neighbor Carol Long? She's going to forward information so we can help this family?
SPRING MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
On Wellesley
Jim and Marianne
Terry and Carol
On Shelley
George and Louise
On Blossomhill
Ruth and James
Bill and Sondra
George and Barbara
On Deanview
Fred and Donna
Amy and Ryan
Donna and Mike
Jim and Marianne
Terry and Carol
On Shelley
George and Louise
On Blossomhill
Ruth and James
Bill and Sondra
George and Barbara
On Deanview
Fred and Donna
Amy and Ryan
Donna and Mike
Thursday, March 29, 2007
I've been to "All About Computers" several times located next to the KirbyVacuum Repair Shop/Duffy Printing. Everytime I go in there, they find the most cost effective/efficient solution to the problems I've had with my computer at home.
They also do "home visits" if you have an emergency, too. Contact them at (513) 242 - 1800 or visit them at 907 North Bend Road, Finneytown. (The owner lives right here in View Place, too.)
Visit their webpage at (double click here) http://www.aacomputersplus.com or write them at aacomputers@bizcinci.rr.com for information and prices.
They also do "home visits" if you have an emergency, too. Contact them at (513) 242 - 1800 or visit them at 907 North Bend Road, Finneytown. (The owner lives right here in View Place, too.)
Visit their webpage at (double click here) http://www.aacomputersplus.com or write them at aacomputers@bizcinci.rr.com for information and prices.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
From Neighbor James Wright ...
FCA Notes
Website address is fcaontheweb.org
Block Watch Program has been received as one of the best in the State of Ohio
a) It is designed for troubled areas. The pattern is that when an area has problems they start a block watch program. The program becomes such a success that it is discontinued. Later the program get resurrected due the need once again.
b) If you are interested in having a BWP notify FCA and ask for Nancy
c) Alternate phone number for Police is 513-729-1300
The current membership is over 180 and climbing
Fire Report from year 2006
d) Fire Emergency response 895
e) Medical Emergency response 3784
f) Education instructed over 3000 children using the Safehouse trailer
g) Program Juvenile Fire Setters, Kids Fire Academy Open House in Oct.
h) Inspections 324 for schools, foster carehomes and commercial properties
5) Development Services Department
a) Zone Certificates Report (2006)
1) Permits issued 301
2) Total Revenue $ 20,080.08
b) Code Violations Report (2006)
1) Inspections conducted 1,057
2) Violations Reported 1,073
3) Violations issued 844
4) Violations Resolved 782
6) Misc.
a) Concerns came over the lack of snow removal from sidewalks along with the hazards and safety issued that happens. Due to snow on sidewalks
1. Person almost hit
2. Students having to walk in the streets
3. Reason for lack of snow removal is legal and liability
4. FCA will draft a letter to sent to various agencies so the issue can get addressed
b) Newsletter will be taking articles scheduled printing in a few weeks, sent letters to Chris Aufrey in care of FCA.
Website address is fcaontheweb.org
Block Watch Program has been received as one of the best in the State of Ohio
a) It is designed for troubled areas. The pattern is that when an area has problems they start a block watch program. The program becomes such a success that it is discontinued. Later the program get resurrected due the need once again.
b) If you are interested in having a BWP notify FCA and ask for Nancy
c) Alternate phone number for Police is 513-729-1300
The current membership is over 180 and climbing
Fire Report from year 2006
d) Fire Emergency response 895
e) Medical Emergency response 3784
f) Education instructed over 3000 children using the Safehouse trailer
g) Program Juvenile Fire Setters, Kids Fire Academy Open House in Oct.
h) Inspections 324 for schools, foster carehomes and commercial properties
5) Development Services Department
a) Zone Certificates Report (2006)
1) Permits issued 301
2) Total Revenue $ 20,080.08
b) Code Violations Report (2006)
1) Inspections conducted 1,057
2) Violations Reported 1,073
3) Violations issued 844
4) Violations Resolved 782
6) Misc.
a) Concerns came over the lack of snow removal from sidewalks along with the hazards and safety issued that happens. Due to snow on sidewalks
1. Person almost hit
2. Students having to walk in the streets
3. Reason for lack of snow removal is legal and liability
4. FCA will draft a letter to sent to various agencies so the issue can get addressed
b) Newsletter will be taking articles scheduled printing in a few weeks, sent letters to Chris Aufrey in care of FCA.
LETTER FROM VPCA PRESIDENT
I've been very lapse in my duties as the neighborhood representative and I apologize. I got into a slump after Mr. Badger died and things started snowballing so much that I pretty much threw in the towel and slumped into my corner. I am only revived somewhat over the beautification efforts on the corner of View Place and Wellesley. I secretly wondered what squirrel let the nut out with the chainsaw?
With April approaching, I will begin the start up of the VCPA once we acquire the financial resources to move forward with a new directory and new "front door." At this time, we have only collected about 1/4 of the information for a new directory. I think we have about $1,000 in the bank and will be working on filling the flower boxes.
I have membership checks from November and hope to get up to the bank to make the deposit. One thing at a time. One day at a time.
I'll try to keep you updated through the blog and memo board as best as I can.
Thanks.
Donna on Deanview
With April approaching, I will begin the start up of the VCPA once we acquire the financial resources to move forward with a new directory and new "front door." At this time, we have only collected about 1/4 of the information for a new directory. I think we have about $1,000 in the bank and will be working on filling the flower boxes.
I have membership checks from November and hope to get up to the bank to make the deposit. One thing at a time. One day at a time.
I'll try to keep you updated through the blog and memo board as best as I can.
Thanks.
Donna on Deanview
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE ROAD LEVY MAY 8TH
One of the biggest challenges facing the Township in 2007 is maintaining the 180 lane miles of Township roads and storm drainage systems. Due to the narrow defeat of the Road Levy, which was on the ballot this past November, the annual resurfacing budget will not keep pace with the growing list of streets in need of repair. In fact, the current annual levy revenue puts Townships streets on a 40-45 year repaving cycle. The goal is for a cycle of about 20 years between a full-depth street resurfacing.
As explained in more detail in the 2007 Budget information contained in this edition of the Newsletter, the vast majority of Township revenue does not increase with the rate of inflation or property value increases, because State law prohibits it. Therefore, the current 1 Mill Road District levy (known as outside millage), currently generates nearly the same amount of revenue as it did when it was passed in 1997. Yet, despite the fact that revenue has remained nearly constant, the costs associated with road resurfacing has nearly tripled over the past ten years.
Throughout the process of finalizing the 2007 Budget, the Board and Staff discussed various options regarding road resurfacing for the coming year. After evaluating the revenues derived from the current levy and the need to minimize the impact to the Township’s General Fund, which is used to fund many other essential services provided by the Township, it was clear that the issue should be once again presented to the electorate. Therefore, the Board has decided to place the 1 Mill Replacement and 1 1⁄2 Mill Increase Road Issue on the May 8 ballot.
Public meetings regarding this issue will be scheduled over the next few months leading up the election date. Please contact Township Administrator Michael Hinnenkamp at 522-1410 if you have questions or need more information about this critical issue for the short and long term future of the Township. You may also visit the Township’s web site at www.springfieldtwp.org. for the latest on Road Levy information.
As explained in more detail in the 2007 Budget information contained in this edition of the Newsletter, the vast majority of Township revenue does not increase with the rate of inflation or property value increases, because State law prohibits it. Therefore, the current 1 Mill Road District levy (known as outside millage), currently generates nearly the same amount of revenue as it did when it was passed in 1997. Yet, despite the fact that revenue has remained nearly constant, the costs associated with road resurfacing has nearly tripled over the past ten years.
Throughout the process of finalizing the 2007 Budget, the Board and Staff discussed various options regarding road resurfacing for the coming year. After evaluating the revenues derived from the current levy and the need to minimize the impact to the Township’s General Fund, which is used to fund many other essential services provided by the Township, it was clear that the issue should be once again presented to the electorate. Therefore, the Board has decided to place the 1 Mill Replacement and 1 1⁄2 Mill Increase Road Issue on the May 8 ballot.
Public meetings regarding this issue will be scheduled over the next few months leading up the election date. Please contact Township Administrator Michael Hinnenkamp at 522-1410 if you have questions or need more information about this critical issue for the short and long term future of the Township. You may also visit the Township’s web site at www.springfieldtwp.org. for the latest on Road Levy information.
SPRING CLEAN UP DATE SET
I'm hoping the FCA can help out again this year with the 2007 Great Finneytown Clean Up, part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup. Volunteers have done a wonderful job with the cleanup in past years. This year's date is Saturday, April 28th. We will meet in the Allen Paul meeting room in the back of the Administration Building (the old part where we hold the Trustee meetings every month).
Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. with the cleanup going from 9 until noon. We will provide light breakfast items and coffee, as well as a pizza lunch when we're done. We'll also have the Great American Cleanup T-shirts for volunteers, garbage bags and latex gloves. They should bring work gloves, wear closed toed shoes and bring any tools they think may be helpful. We had 11 FCA volunteers last year, so that was great. I have some of their email addresses and can send info to them directly, if you'd like. Information also went out in our recent Township newsletter.
Unfortunately the printer left out the part about registration beginning at 8:00. We would like folks to be there before 9 to sign release forms and find out where to begin the cleanup.
Thanks,
Melanie Melanie McNulty, CPRP Recreation Director Springfield Township 9150 Winton Road Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: (513)522-1410 FAX: (513)729-0818 mmcnulty@springfieldtwp.org
Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. with the cleanup going from 9 until noon. We will provide light breakfast items and coffee, as well as a pizza lunch when we're done. We'll also have the Great American Cleanup T-shirts for volunteers, garbage bags and latex gloves. They should bring work gloves, wear closed toed shoes and bring any tools they think may be helpful. We had 11 FCA volunteers last year, so that was great. I have some of their email addresses and can send info to them directly, if you'd like. Information also went out in our recent Township newsletter.
Unfortunately the printer left out the part about registration beginning at 8:00. We would like folks to be there before 9 to sign release forms and find out where to begin the cleanup.
Thanks,
Melanie Melanie McNulty, CPRP Recreation Director Springfield Township 9150 Winton Road Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: (513)522-1410 FAX: (513)729-0818 mmcnulty@springfieldtwp.org
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Art Badger Memorial Update
A memorial is planned this Saturday, November 4th. Visitation from 3 - 3:30 p.m. and Eulogy at 3:30 p.m.
Here is the notice in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 1st, 2006
Originally published on 11/1/2006
BADGER, Arthur H.
BADGER Arthur H., beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Badger, dear brother- in-law of Martha and Burton Eby and Phyllis Paffhausen, also survived by nieces and nephews in Cincinnati and cousins in Michigan, Canada and England. Friday, October 27, 2006, age 81. Funeral services private. Memorials may be made to St. Clare Guild Life Care Fund, 100 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215.
Here is the notice in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 1st, 2006
Originally published on 11/1/2006
BADGER, Arthur H.
BADGER Arthur H., beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Badger, dear brother- in-law of Martha and Burton Eby and Phyllis Paffhausen, also survived by nieces and nephews in Cincinnati and cousins in Michigan, Canada and England. Friday, October 27, 2006, age 81. Funeral services private. Memorials may be made to St. Clare Guild Life Care Fund, 100 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Membership Renewals for November 2006
Thank you for your renewals!
Delaney family
Jamie on Wellesley
Hutchins
Rizzis
Roberts Family
Delaney family
Jamie on Wellesley
Hutchins
Rizzis
Roberts Family
Friday, October 27, 2006
MEMORIAL FOR ART BADGER
SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, COVENANT CHURCH FROM 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.Please bring a story or memory of this man's wonderful life.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
SPRINGFIELD TWP. ROAD LEVY INFORMATION
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...
FOR THOSE OF YOU UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR LAST MEETING, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT THE UPCOMING ROAD TAX LEVY ...
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING ON OCTOBER 25TH ... PLEASE CALL THE TOWNSHIP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ... 522-1410 ...
THE LEVY WILL COST VERY LITTLE COMPARED TO THE VALUE IT WILL ADD TO OUR PROPERTY IN SPRINGFIELD TWP, BUT PLEASE DO NOT TAKE MY OPINION AS FACT...
ATTEND THIS MEETING TO FIND OUT MORE ..
FOR THOSE OF YOU UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR LAST MEETING, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT THE UPCOMING ROAD TAX LEVY ...
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING ON OCTOBER 25TH ... PLEASE CALL THE TOWNSHIP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ... 522-1410 ...
THE LEVY WILL COST VERY LITTLE COMPARED TO THE VALUE IT WILL ADD TO OUR PROPERTY IN SPRINGFIELD TWP, BUT PLEASE DO NOT TAKE MY OPINION AS FACT...
ATTEND THIS MEETING TO FIND OUT MORE ..
Break in Information ...
MANY OF OUR NEIGHBORS HAVE HAD PERSONAL ITEMS REMOVED FROM THEIR CARS IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS ... PLEASE CALL THE TOWNSHIP IF YOU NOTICE ANY VALUABLES REMOVED FROM YOUR CAR ...
MY DAUGHTER HAD STUPID STUFF REMOVED FROM HER CAR WHICH WAS NOT LOCKED ... THE PANASONIC SECURITY FACE-PLATE SO SHE NO LONGER HAS USE OF HER CD PLAYER ...
A NEIGHBOR FOUND A BAG FULL OF KEYS ... WRITE ME E-MAIL IF YOUR KEYS ARE MISSING ...
MY DAUGHTER HAD STUPID STUFF REMOVED FROM HER CAR WHICH WAS NOT LOCKED ... THE PANASONIC SECURITY FACE-PLATE SO SHE NO LONGER HAS USE OF HER CD PLAYER ...
A NEIGHBOR FOUND A BAG FULL OF KEYS ... WRITE ME E-MAIL IF YOUR KEYS ARE MISSING ...
NEWS ABOUT RACK & ST. XAVIER
In case you had heard, St. X is having Rack fill in behind the new baseball fields to create more parking. I spoke with Chris Gilbert, and he says that St. X and the people on North Bend and Seymour affected by the operation have come to a deal on a buffer or whatever else, so I guess there is no need to get involved.
All Ways Trucking is also dumping on Seymour next to the nature preserve. They have encroached on the stream above the park. Chris Gilbert is going out there with Hamilton County Soil and Water.
Jeff
All Ways Trucking is also dumping on Seymour next to the nature preserve. They have encroached on the stream above the park. Chris Gilbert is going out there with Hamilton County Soil and Water.
Jeff
NEWS ABOUT RACK & ST. XAVIER
In case you had heard, St. X is having Rack fill in behind the new baseball fields to create more parking. I spoke with Chris Gilbert, and he says that St. X and the people on North Bend and Seymour affected by the operation have come to a deal on a buffer or whatever else, so I guess there is no need to get involved.
All Ways Trucking is also dumping on Seymour next to the nature preserve. They have encroached on the stream above the park. Chris Gilbert is going out there with Hamilton County Soil and Water.
Jeff
All Ways Trucking is also dumping on Seymour next to the nature preserve. They have encroached on the stream above the park. Chris Gilbert is going out there with Hamilton County Soil and Water.
Jeff
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Zoning Information
This evening Ben Lawrence and I attended the Zoning Board meeting. The> single agenda item was a case to replace the old firehouse with a 6400 SF> structure for two prospective tenants, including 89 parking spaces. The> tenants are not yet known.> > The applicant is New Plan Realty. Some parking will be shared with Kroger.> Two connections to Kroger parking plus right-in and right-out at Winton> provide auto access.> > Chris Gilbert presented the case and reviewed the plot plan. We'll bring> this material to the next Board meeting. The Township Staff Recommendations> included particulars about signage, lighting, landscaping and architecture.> > Bob Trendkamp of Thos Graham were present on behalf of New Plan Realty.> > The Zoning Board approved the case.> > At the next Zoning board meeting on Oct. 18, the final Walgreens plan will> be submitted.> > The old Kroger plan has been scaled back, but the timing for a case> submission is unknown.> > Jim Golan
Saturday, August 05, 2006
STREET CAPTAINS - DIRECTORY
WE NEED STREET CAPTAINS FOR VIEW PLACE, WELLESLEY, COMMONWEALTH TO COMPLETE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD DIRECTORY FOR 2007.
PLEASE CONTACT DONNA AT VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE.
STREET CAPTAINS HELP COLLECT/DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO NEIGHBORS. CURRENTLY THE ONLY PROJECT IS UPDATING THE NEIGHBORHOOD PHONE/ADDRESS DIRECTORY AND REQUIRES GOING DOOR TO DOOR.
HERE IS OUR STREET CAPTAIN LIST:
Beechtree - David or Judith at 468 Beechtree, Jeff or Lisa at 565 Beechtree (thank you!!!)
Blossomhill - Jim or Ruth at 502 Blossomhill, Barbara at 542 Blossomhill, Sondra or Bill at 562 Blossomhill (thank you!!)
Brucehills - Patricia or Tom at 452 Brucehills and Peg or Chuck at 447 (thanks!!!!)
Christmas Lane & Colorama - Mary Noel at 566 and Janice or Mike at 524
Commonwealth - Elisabeth at 7369, Christa at 7368 (thanks!!!)
Deanview - Donna at 491, Fred at 490, and Natalie at 411 (thanks!!!)
Georgetown - Mark or Barb at 7280 (thanks!!)
Ipswich - Cathy (thanks!!)
Pinebrook - Fran at 7440 (thanks!!!)
View Place - Lynette at 7491, David at 7742, and Lori or Andy at 7621 (thanks!!)
Wellesley - Steven or Karen at 499, James and Marianne at 558 (thanks!)
PLEASE CONTACT DONNA AT VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE.
STREET CAPTAINS HELP COLLECT/DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO NEIGHBORS. CURRENTLY THE ONLY PROJECT IS UPDATING THE NEIGHBORHOOD PHONE/ADDRESS DIRECTORY AND REQUIRES GOING DOOR TO DOOR.
HERE IS OUR STREET CAPTAIN LIST:
Beechtree - David or Judith at 468 Beechtree, Jeff or Lisa at 565 Beechtree (thank you!!!)
Blossomhill - Jim or Ruth at 502 Blossomhill, Barbara at 542 Blossomhill, Sondra or Bill at 562 Blossomhill (thank you!!)
Brucehills - Patricia or Tom at 452 Brucehills and Peg or Chuck at 447 (thanks!!!!)
Christmas Lane & Colorama - Mary Noel at 566 and Janice or Mike at 524
Commonwealth - Elisabeth at 7369, Christa at 7368 (thanks!!!)
Deanview - Donna at 491, Fred at 490, and Natalie at 411 (thanks!!!)
Georgetown - Mark or Barb at 7280 (thanks!!)
Ipswich - Cathy (thanks!!)
Pinebrook - Fran at 7440 (thanks!!!)
View Place - Lynette at 7491, David at 7742, and Lori or Andy at 7621 (thanks!!)
Wellesley - Steven or Karen at 499, James and Marianne at 558 (thanks!)
Friday, July 14, 2006
Warm Loving Doggy Needs Home
Medium mixed breed dog needs home. "Happy" is 8 years old, has been living with loving senior citizen who can no longer care for her. She is 28 lbs. Very loving pet who needs a companion.
If you are interested, please call Janet at 236-6283
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Link to Hamilton County Sex Offender search ...
Here's Hamilton County neighborhood search for people listed as "sex offenders." I look periodically ...
http://www.hcso.org/PublicServices/SexOffenders/offender.asp
http://www.hcso.org/PublicServices/SexOffenders/offender.asp
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Thanks to our neighbors on Colorama!
VPCA President would like to thank Larry and Janet on Colorama for the use of their 1968 Malibu Chevy! Talk about a "Presidential Perk!"
Life can't get any better when your in a 1968 Chevy!
Thanks again for your kindness, trust, and support!
VPCA 2006 Parade and Springfield Township's Finest
Double click on the link in this window and do nothing else ... just sit back and enjoy! A special thanks goes to Chief Leininger and his firefighters and the Township Police staff and VPCA community representative Officer Emily Smith (who for some reason did not make into the ending credits... what do you expect for free software???)
Like I said, double click on the link here and do nothing else ...http://www.photoshow.net/scripts_main/build/player.php?show=niEACIGdf
Happy 4th &
God Bless America!
View Place Civic Association
Like I said, double click on the link here and do nothing else ...http://www.photoshow.net/scripts_main/build/player.php?show=niEACIGdf
Happy 4th &
God Bless America!
View Place Civic Association
Monday, July 03, 2006
Slide Show of VPCA neighbors in Summerblast Parade
Double click below and wait ... it should start without any prompting...
http://www.photoshow.net/scripts_main/build/player.php?show=dIbYKCGaf
http://www.photoshow.net/scripts_main/build/player.php?show=dIbYKCGaf
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
JULY 1ST PARADE UPDATE
THE PARADE ROUTE WILL BE BRENTWOOD PLAZA TO THE FIREHOUSE.
WE ARE IN NEED OF RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE. PLEASE MEET AT THE HALLMARK STORE AT BRENTWOOD AT 10 A.M. AND BRING A BAG OF CANDY TO THROW AT THE KIDS AND POSTER BOARD.
THE POSTER BOARD CAN HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
VIEW PLACE RESIDENCE
SINCE
( NUMBER OF YEARS OR YEAR YOU MOVED IN...)
OR SOMETHING FUN/INTERSTING... HERE ARE EXAMPLES:
VIEW PLACE RESIDENCE
ON (NAME OF STREET)
BEEN TO TIMBUKTU AND BACK IN (YEAR)
OR
VIEW PLACE
CUTEST DOG
ON
(NAME OF STREET)
VPCA
FORMER PRESIDENTS
(WILL RIDE IN SPECIALLY DECORATED VEHICLE)
VIEW PLACE KIDS
"ABOVE AVERAGE WHO BRUSH WITH CREST"
VIEW PLACE VPCA PRESIDENTS OF PAST
WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF A VEHICLE TO BE DECORATED AND DRIVEN IN PARADE (PLEASE CONTACT DONNA ASAP!!!! AT VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM
WE ARE IN NEED OF RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE. PLEASE MEET AT THE HALLMARK STORE AT BRENTWOOD AT 10 A.M. AND BRING A BAG OF CANDY TO THROW AT THE KIDS AND POSTER BOARD.
THE POSTER BOARD CAN HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
VIEW PLACE RESIDENCE
SINCE
( NUMBER OF YEARS OR YEAR YOU MOVED IN...)
OR SOMETHING FUN/INTERSTING... HERE ARE EXAMPLES:
VIEW PLACE RESIDENCE
ON (NAME OF STREET)
BEEN TO TIMBUKTU AND BACK IN (YEAR)
OR
VIEW PLACE
CUTEST DOG
ON
(NAME OF STREET)
VPCA
FORMER PRESIDENTS
(WILL RIDE IN SPECIALLY DECORATED VEHICLE)
VIEW PLACE KIDS
"ABOVE AVERAGE WHO BRUSH WITH CREST"
VIEW PLACE VPCA PRESIDENTS OF PAST
WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF A VEHICLE TO BE DECORATED AND DRIVEN IN PARADE (PLEASE CONTACT DONNA ASAP!!!! AT VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH/ALERT STATUS
HERE'S A MESSAGE FROM A GOOD NEIGHBOR ON VIEW PLACE ...
AS ALWAYS PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER/TIME OF DAY/DESCRIPTION IF YOU SEE UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES/PEOPLE AND CALL TOWNSHIP POLICE 522-1412 ... ASAP
WE'RE COMING UP TO A HOLIDAY AND MANY OF OUR OUT OF TOWN FAMILY/FRIENDS WILL BE VISITING SO IT IS NATURAL TO CONFUSE THE "UNUSUAL" WITH "VISITORS" BUT LET THE TOWNSHIP POLICE DETERMINE WHAT IS "UNUSUAL MOVEMENT."
24/7
CALL 522-1412
Hi Donna:
I just wanted to inform you that some one broke into house on Thursday around 1:30 pm. The burglar was able to open one of the entry doors but
security alarm saved us…
Will you send this to the bigger distribution and ask people to stay on the look out for any unusual movement of people in the neighborhood.
Thanks for your support.
Regards,
Tyag Sehgal
AS ALWAYS PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER/TIME OF DAY/DESCRIPTION IF YOU SEE UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES/PEOPLE AND CALL TOWNSHIP POLICE 522-1412 ... ASAP
WE'RE COMING UP TO A HOLIDAY AND MANY OF OUR OUT OF TOWN FAMILY/FRIENDS WILL BE VISITING SO IT IS NATURAL TO CONFUSE THE "UNUSUAL" WITH "VISITORS" BUT LET THE TOWNSHIP POLICE DETERMINE WHAT IS "UNUSUAL MOVEMENT."
24/7
CALL 522-1412
Hi Donna:
I just wanted to inform you that some one broke into house on Thursday around 1:30 pm. The burglar was able to open one of the entry doors but
security alarm saved us…
Will you send this to the bigger distribution and ask people to stay on the look out for any unusual movement of people in the neighborhood.
Thanks for your support.
Regards,
Tyag Sehgal
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Parades and June Memberships!!!
I have not yet deposited the membership checks from May ... and it's June! (This is something on my list of "things to do" so hang in there with me!)
There are TWO parades coming up ... one on JULY 1st sponsored by the Townshipalong Winton Road and one on the 4th of July for the neighorhood. Both parades begin at 10 a.m. At this time, we have no takers for forming a committee to put together a "float" for the Township's parade. Any ideas? The earliest I can have a meeting is June 25th which leaves us with exactly one week for preparation ... What about June 25th at 7 p.m. at 491 Deanview Drive?
Remember, I am the person who has not yet deposited your membership checks from May ...
There are TWO parades coming up ... one on JULY 1st sponsored by the Townshipalong Winton Road and one on the 4th of July for the neighorhood. Both parades begin at 10 a.m. At this time, we have no takers for forming a committee to put together a "float" for the Township's parade. Any ideas? The earliest I can have a meeting is June 25th which leaves us with exactly one week for preparation ... What about June 25th at 7 p.m. at 491 Deanview Drive?
Remember, I am the person who has not yet deposited your membership checks from May ...
MEMO BOARD UPDATE
We are still saving for a friendly neighborhood sign to attach below the memo board or to post on Wellesley/View Place (located near the lovely landscaped area around the Bell Box). If any of you creative types have ideas for quirky "slogans" incorporating safety and friendliness, please write me at viewplacenews@yahoo.com. There might be a "gift card" in your future if yours is selected...
If any neighbor would like to donate flat landscaping (limestone...) rocks or red bricks bring them up to Memo Board anytime. Eventually, we'll be placing them around the memo board. I have the landscaping cloth/mulch all ready to go, I just need something to create a path/drainage for the area around the memo board.
What else is new?
I have a new neighbor at 481 Deanview and WOW! What they are doing to that house is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! The former owneers, Leroy and Janice, moved out about year and half ago after they learned Janice had cancer and needed care. Janice, who passed away in December, would be very happy to know someone is caring for her home. A few year back, when she was well, she told me that she hoped a young couple would "buy it and take over" because the house was getting too big for her and Leroy.
A big thanks to Sandra Merusi, Bob Dean, Fred Lippincott for stopping over to say "hello" to the new young couple, Ryan and Amy. Mrs. Merusi used her network to track down for the couple the home's architect-- Denny Mahan.
If any neighbor would like to donate flat landscaping (limestone...) rocks or red bricks bring them up to Memo Board anytime. Eventually, we'll be placing them around the memo board. I have the landscaping cloth/mulch all ready to go, I just need something to create a path/drainage for the area around the memo board.
What else is new?
I have a new neighbor at 481 Deanview and WOW! What they are doing to that house is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! The former owneers, Leroy and Janice, moved out about year and half ago after they learned Janice had cancer and needed care. Janice, who passed away in December, would be very happy to know someone is caring for her home. A few year back, when she was well, she told me that she hoped a young couple would "buy it and take over" because the house was getting too big for her and Leroy.
A big thanks to Sandra Merusi, Bob Dean, Fred Lippincott for stopping over to say "hello" to the new young couple, Ryan and Amy. Mrs. Merusi used her network to track down for the couple the home's architect-- Denny Mahan.
FREE PICK UP SERVICE!!!!!
HERE'S A MESSAGE FROM ONE OF OUR GOOD NEIGHBORS REMINDING US ABOUT PILING UP CUT LIMBS, BRANCHES, HEDGES, ETC. IN THEIR BACK OR SIDE YARDS!!! CAL 522 1410 AND ASK FOR PICK UP SERVICE!
"I am really tired of seeing my neighbors pile up their cut limbs, branches, hedges, etc in their back/side yards. Can we add a notice to the website (and I will be glad to make a poster about it for the bulletin board) about the absolutely FREE pickup service by the Township. In many cases all they have to do is haul it to the front yard instead of the back yard and make a phone call. Or Rumpke will pick up the stuff too if it is bundled to fit in their truck--at no more charge than they already pay. If I can drag my stuff to the street from where I live, so can they!"
"I am really tired of seeing my neighbors pile up their cut limbs, branches, hedges, etc in their back/side yards. Can we add a notice to the website (and I will be glad to make a poster about it for the bulletin board) about the absolutely FREE pickup service by the Township. In many cases all they have to do is haul it to the front yard instead of the back yard and make a phone call. Or Rumpke will pick up the stuff too if it is bundled to fit in their truck--at no more charge than they already pay. If I can drag my stuff to the street from where I live, so can they!"
Monday, May 22, 2006
VPCA President Speaks: It's Time to Pick Your Neighbor!
Have you seen the that gorgeous home on Beechtree that's set back from the road? It has the gazebo in back with a VERY private back yard? I hear through the grapevine that an open house is planned this Sunday, Memorial Weekend, from 1 - 3 p.m.
Why don't you stop by to say hello to any "lookers" and talk up the neighborhood? This is a very good way to stay involved in the neighborhood community by talking up our good name. And hey, know any newlyweds or family looking for a good investment? Invite them to come look at it ... We'd love to have your family move back home here in View Place.
Memorial Weekend is coming up and I'm looking for mini military flags to put in the flower boxes... any ideas???
Why don't you stop by to say hello to any "lookers" and talk up the neighborhood? This is a very good way to stay involved in the neighborhood community by talking up our good name. And hey, know any newlyweds or family looking for a good investment? Invite them to come look at it ... We'd love to have your family move back home here in View Place.
Memorial Weekend is coming up and I'm looking for mini military flags to put in the flower boxes... any ideas???
Springfield Sandy's Survey Results ... Part I
Part I.
Do you own or rent your home?
Own (157 respondants)
Rent ( 2 respondants)
Total 159
Please indicate the age category you fall into:
18 to 25 (2)
26 to 35 (15)
36 to 45 (17)
46 to 55 (33)
56 to 65 (37)
66 or older (57)
What is your gender?
Male (79)
Female (76)
Total
How long have you lived in Springfield Township?
Years
Average number of responses received
26 year
Overall, how satisfied are you with living in Springfield Township?
Very Satisfied (54)
Satisfied (88)
Dissatisfied (14)
Very Dissatisfied (1)
In general, how satisfied are you with each of the following services?
Police:
Very Satisfied (70)
Satisfied (72)
Dissatisfied (5)
Very Dissatisfied (5)
No Opinion (12)
Total
Fire/Emergency Medical
Very Satisfied (84)
Satisfied (58)
Dissatisfied(0)
No Opinion (17)
Road
Very Satisfied54
Satisfied 81
Dissatisfied19
Very Dissatisfied 2
No Opinion 3
Brush/Leaf Pick-Up
43
57
12
5
42
Parks
57
66
8
3
23
Senior Programs
14
30
5
0
108
157
Zoning
16
51
15
11
64
Based on importance to you, please rank in order the three most important Township services listed below.
Ranked Number Uno
Police 97
Fire 37
Road 7
Brush/Leaf 0
Parks 1
Senior Prog.
Zoning 0
Total
Ranked #2
40
89
1
1
1
0
4
136
Ranked #3
3
6
75
7
18
4
24
137
11
Given the fact that approximately 24% of your tax bill goes to Springfield Township, how satisfied are you with the value you get for the 24% you provide to fund the Township Services?
Very Satisfied 28
Satisfied 101
Dissatisfied 20
Very Dissatisfied 5
How likely would you be to support a tax levy if it improved or increased the Township services listed below?
For Police:
Very Likely 33
Likely 54
Not Likely 67
Fire/Emergency Medical
Very Likely 31
Likely 56
Not likely 68
Road
Very likely15
Likely 49
Not likely 87
Parks
Very likely 16
Likely 38
Not likely 94
How likely would you be to support a tax levy that would enable the Township to provide high-speed wireless internet service and provide waste and recycling pickup if residents increase in taxes was less than the cost you currently pay for those services?
54 Very Likely
52 Likely
47 Not Likely
When you think about the information you receive concerning Township news, meetings, and events, from what source do you typically receive this information?
Local Newspaper
72 Public Access
16 Newsletter
136 W ebsite
Other 14
How would you rate the Township’s ability to communicate with residents?
23 Excellent
81 Good
40 Average
12 Below Avg.
1 Poor
Will you be attending the Neighborhood Grill-Out?
Yes
175
RESULTS
Surveys
Sent
626
Received
162
Do you own or rent your home?
Own (157 respondants)
Rent ( 2 respondants)
Total 159
Please indicate the age category you fall into:
18 to 25 (2)
26 to 35 (15)
36 to 45 (17)
46 to 55 (33)
56 to 65 (37)
66 or older (57)
What is your gender?
Male (79)
Female (76)
Total
How long have you lived in Springfield Township?
Years
Average number of responses received
26 year
Overall, how satisfied are you with living in Springfield Township?
Very Satisfied (54)
Satisfied (88)
Dissatisfied (14)
Very Dissatisfied (1)
In general, how satisfied are you with each of the following services?
Police:
Very Satisfied (70)
Satisfied (72)
Dissatisfied (5)
Very Dissatisfied (5)
No Opinion (12)
Total
Fire/Emergency Medical
Very Satisfied (84)
Satisfied (58)
Dissatisfied(0)
No Opinion (17)
Road
Very Satisfied54
Satisfied 81
Dissatisfied19
Very Dissatisfied 2
No Opinion 3
Brush/Leaf Pick-Up
43
57
12
5
42
Parks
57
66
8
3
23
Senior Programs
14
30
5
0
108
157
Zoning
16
51
15
11
64
Based on importance to you, please rank in order the three most important Township services listed below.
Ranked Number Uno
Police 97
Fire 37
Road 7
Brush/Leaf 0
Parks 1
Senior Prog.
Zoning 0
Total
Ranked #2
40
89
1
1
1
0
4
136
Ranked #3
3
6
75
7
18
4
24
137
11
Given the fact that approximately 24% of your tax bill goes to Springfield Township, how satisfied are you with the value you get for the 24% you provide to fund the Township Services?
Very Satisfied 28
Satisfied 101
Dissatisfied 20
Very Dissatisfied 5
How likely would you be to support a tax levy if it improved or increased the Township services listed below?
For Police:
Very Likely 33
Likely 54
Not Likely 67
Fire/Emergency Medical
Very Likely 31
Likely 56
Not likely 68
Road
Very likely15
Likely 49
Not likely 87
Parks
Very likely 16
Likely 38
Not likely 94
How likely would you be to support a tax levy that would enable the Township to provide high-speed wireless internet service and provide waste and recycling pickup if residents increase in taxes was less than the cost you currently pay for those services?
54 Very Likely
52 Likely
47 Not Likely
When you think about the information you receive concerning Township news, meetings, and events, from what source do you typically receive this information?
Local Newspaper
72 Public Access
16 Newsletter
136 W ebsite
Other 14
How would you rate the Township’s ability to communicate with residents?
23 Excellent
81 Good
40 Average
12 Below Avg.
1 Poor
Will you be attending the Neighborhood Grill-Out?
Yes
175
RESULTS
Surveys
Sent
626
Received
162
Friday, May 19, 2006
Neighborhood Meeting Notes ... May 10th
Springfield Township Neighborhood Meeting
View Place & Parkview Heights
5/10/06
Township representatives:
Mike Hinnenkamp, Chris Gilbert, Sandy Haner, Police Chief Dave Heimpold, Asst. Police Chief Rob Browder, Fire Chief Rob Leininger, John Musselman
Trustees McFarlin, Honerlaw, & Bryan; Clerk John Waksmundski
Residents: about 150, only about 5-10 from Parkview Heights, rest View Place
Complaints/Comments/Questions
Nuisance residents & poor property maintenance in rental housing
Investors buying up houses?
Section 8 vouchers are good anywhere in US of owner is willing. Owner subject to additional inspections.
Section 8 % in township is not more than most other places. 14,000 residents in Township; about 960 are Section 8 (7%). 25% if Galbraith Pte. is on rent subsidy (not Section 8).
Issue is usually not property maintenance with Section 8, but residents (Chief Heimpold)
Wish for more active monitoring of property maintenance violations on regular basis.
Township did an A-B-C-D rating of housing overall when property maintenance implemented.
You have to report to Township for them to do something. Telephone or website report.
Fear of retaliation. Can remain anonymous.
69 nuisance resolutions at yesterday’s Township meeting
Nuisance complaints take month minimum because of state law.
What about internet service & recycling mentioned on questionnaire?
Internet may be possible at perhaps $20/month
Recycling probably won’t work at any significant savings
St. X traffic in the morning is a big headache
Increased use of North Bend if close I-75 exits?
Parks
Paul property est. $3-5 M to develop into fields by Ham. Co. Parks. Even cooperative effort is probably not enough.
No money!
Submitted by VPCA Secretary
View Place & Parkview Heights
5/10/06
Township representatives:
Mike Hinnenkamp, Chris Gilbert, Sandy Haner, Police Chief Dave Heimpold, Asst. Police Chief Rob Browder, Fire Chief Rob Leininger, John Musselman
Trustees McFarlin, Honerlaw, & Bryan; Clerk John Waksmundski
Residents: about 150, only about 5-10 from Parkview Heights, rest View Place
Complaints/Comments/Questions
Nuisance residents & poor property maintenance in rental housing
Investors buying up houses?
Section 8 vouchers are good anywhere in US of owner is willing. Owner subject to additional inspections.
Section 8 % in township is not more than most other places. 14,000 residents in Township; about 960 are Section 8 (7%). 25% if Galbraith Pte. is on rent subsidy (not Section 8).
Issue is usually not property maintenance with Section 8, but residents (Chief Heimpold)
Wish for more active monitoring of property maintenance violations on regular basis.
Township did an A-B-C-D rating of housing overall when property maintenance implemented.
You have to report to Township for them to do something. Telephone or website report.
Fear of retaliation. Can remain anonymous.
69 nuisance resolutions at yesterday’s Township meeting
Nuisance complaints take month minimum because of state law.
What about internet service & recycling mentioned on questionnaire?
Internet may be possible at perhaps $20/month
Recycling probably won’t work at any significant savings
St. X traffic in the morning is a big headache
Increased use of North Bend if close I-75 exits?
Parks
Paul property est. $3-5 M to develop into fields by Ham. Co. Parks. Even cooperative effort is probably not enough.
No money!
Submitted by VPCA Secretary
Neighborhood Meeting Notes ... May 10th
Springfield Township Neighborhood Meeting
View Place & Parkview Heights
5/10/06
Township representatives:
Mike Hinnenkamp, Chris Gilbert, Sandy Haner, Police Chief Dave Heimpold, Asst. Police Chief Rob Browder, Fire Chief Rob Leininger, John Musselman
Trustees McFarlin, Honerlaw, & Bryan; Clerk John Waksmundski
Residents: about 150, only about 5-10 from Parkview Heights, rest View Place
Complaints/Comments/Questions
Nuisance residents & poor property maintenance in rental housing
Investors buying up houses?
Section 8 vouchers are good anywhere in US of owner is willing. Owner subject to additional inspections.
Section 8 % in township is not more than most other places. 14,000 residents in Township; about 960 are Section 8 (7%). 25% if Galbraith Pte. is on rent subsidy (not Section 8).
Issue is usually not property maintenance with Section 8, but residents (Chief Heimpold)
Wish for more active monitoring of property maintenance violations on regular basis.
Township did an A-B-C-D rating of housing overall when property maintenance implemented.
You have to report to Township for them to do something. Telephone or website report.
Fear of retaliation. Can remain anonymous.
69 nuisance resolutions at yesterday’s Township meeting
Nuisance complaints take month minimum because of state law.
What about internet service & recycling mentioned on questionnaire?
Internet may be possible at perhaps $20/month
Recycling probably won’t work at any significant savings
St. X traffic in the morning is a big headache
Increased use of North Bend if close I-75 exits?
Parks
Paul property est. $3-5 M to develop into fields by Ham. Co. Parks. Even cooperative effort is probably not enough.
No money!
Submitted by VPCA Secretary
View Place & Parkview Heights
5/10/06
Township representatives:
Mike Hinnenkamp, Chris Gilbert, Sandy Haner, Police Chief Dave Heimpold, Asst. Police Chief Rob Browder, Fire Chief Rob Leininger, John Musselman
Trustees McFarlin, Honerlaw, & Bryan; Clerk John Waksmundski
Residents: about 150, only about 5-10 from Parkview Heights, rest View Place
Complaints/Comments/Questions
Nuisance residents & poor property maintenance in rental housing
Investors buying up houses?
Section 8 vouchers are good anywhere in US of owner is willing. Owner subject to additional inspections.
Section 8 % in township is not more than most other places. 14,000 residents in Township; about 960 are Section 8 (7%). 25% if Galbraith Pte. is on rent subsidy (not Section 8).
Issue is usually not property maintenance with Section 8, but residents (Chief Heimpold)
Wish for more active monitoring of property maintenance violations on regular basis.
Township did an A-B-C-D rating of housing overall when property maintenance implemented.
You have to report to Township for them to do something. Telephone or website report.
Fear of retaliation. Can remain anonymous.
69 nuisance resolutions at yesterday’s Township meeting
Nuisance complaints take month minimum because of state law.
What about internet service & recycling mentioned on questionnaire?
Internet may be possible at perhaps $20/month
Recycling probably won’t work at any significant savings
St. X traffic in the morning is a big headache
Increased use of North Bend if close I-75 exits?
Parks
Paul property est. $3-5 M to develop into fields by Ham. Co. Parks. Even cooperative effort is probably not enough.
No money!
Submitted by VPCA Secretary
VPCA President Speaks on Issues from May 10th Meeting at Hummer Park
It is vital that VPCA neighbors, all VPCA neighbors, report nuisances, eyesores, and anything else that reflects poorly in our neighborhood. The Township cannot assist us in anyway unless they are notified.
If there is an issue that has not been properly addressed after taking steps to contact the Township, then be assured that the neighborhood will back you up as long as it is a legitimate issue. Remember, the Township meetings located at the Meeting House on Winton Road are held the second Tuesday at 6:30. After the business report, anyone with a gripe, complaint, or issue can go before the Trustees.
Remember:
We cannot control how fast somebody drives or whether they use the Stop signs. We can notify the police when we see people going over the speed limit or not stopping at the signs.
All people should feel welcome in our neighborhood and we cannot make assumptions about our neighbors or their children. Sometimes our neighbors or their children make bad choices. When this happens, we need to band together and address the issue or use the Township to mediate. Sometimes a simple call to your neighbor can resolve an issue. Don't make assumptions about your neighbors that they don't care.
Everyone should feel safe to go to Graeters or Krogers. It is a very sad mistaken assumption that what happens here doesn't happen in places like Kings Mills, West Chester and Milford. We just don't hear about it.
My sister-in-law, for example, who lives in an upscale neighborhood has had her car keyed, her neighbors' houses and cars spray painted with graffiti, a few of her neighbor cats skinned alive or torched, and neighborhood kids arrested for drugs and drunk driving.
Elsewhere in these outlining communities, drunk drivers are killing innocent people, banks are being robbed, and people are murdered in their homes. We don't hear about it because we don't read the community papers from these communities, do we? What we see on the news is bias mis- representation of the city. They want to make things sound "newsy" to sell papers. People thrive on this kind of garbage.
One fallacy is that when we think we are moving away from a "problem," the problem goes away. But really, problems are really a result from people failing to act or respond proactively.
We can't fix a problem but we can resolve issues.
This is why we have VPCA.
E-mail me at viewplacenews@yahoo for any questions or concerns or comments.
The Township Police are VERY, VERY good about keeping things anonymous! Besides, people who are offenders usually don't pay attention to details like we think.
If there is an issue that has not been properly addressed after taking steps to contact the Township, then be assured that the neighborhood will back you up as long as it is a legitimate issue. Remember, the Township meetings located at the Meeting House on Winton Road are held the second Tuesday at 6:30. After the business report, anyone with a gripe, complaint, or issue can go before the Trustees.
Remember:
We cannot control how fast somebody drives or whether they use the Stop signs. We can notify the police when we see people going over the speed limit or not stopping at the signs.
All people should feel welcome in our neighborhood and we cannot make assumptions about our neighbors or their children. Sometimes our neighbors or their children make bad choices. When this happens, we need to band together and address the issue or use the Township to mediate. Sometimes a simple call to your neighbor can resolve an issue. Don't make assumptions about your neighbors that they don't care.
Everyone should feel safe to go to Graeters or Krogers. It is a very sad mistaken assumption that what happens here doesn't happen in places like Kings Mills, West Chester and Milford. We just don't hear about it.
My sister-in-law, for example, who lives in an upscale neighborhood has had her car keyed, her neighbors' houses and cars spray painted with graffiti, a few of her neighbor cats skinned alive or torched, and neighborhood kids arrested for drugs and drunk driving.
Elsewhere in these outlining communities, drunk drivers are killing innocent people, banks are being robbed, and people are murdered in their homes. We don't hear about it because we don't read the community papers from these communities, do we? What we see on the news is bias mis- representation of the city. They want to make things sound "newsy" to sell papers. People thrive on this kind of garbage.
One fallacy is that when we think we are moving away from a "problem," the problem goes away. But really, problems are really a result from people failing to act or respond proactively.
We can't fix a problem but we can resolve issues.
This is why we have VPCA.
E-mail me at viewplacenews@yahoo for any questions or concerns or comments.
The Township Police are VERY, VERY good about keeping things anonymous! Besides, people who are offenders usually don't pay attention to details like we think.
2006 Hamilton Fairfield Relay For Life...
Here's information submitted by good neighbor Mr. Joseph Burst at 7343 Commonwealth Drive:
POWER OF PURPLE RELAY FOR LIFE
18-hour walking event that raises funds to fight cancer. During the event, a special luminary ceremony is held to recognize cancer survivors, and to honor those we have lost to disease.
JUNE 10-11, 2006
2 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Fairfield Football Stadium
Double click here for more information and forms:
alice.fisher@cancer.org
POWER OF PURPLE RELAY FOR LIFE
18-hour walking event that raises funds to fight cancer. During the event, a special luminary ceremony is held to recognize cancer survivors, and to honor those we have lost to disease.
JUNE 10-11, 2006
2 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Fairfield Football Stadium
Double click here for more information and forms:
alice.fisher@cancer.org
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
News from Christa Criddle ....
Just a note about gearing up for articles in our Summer edition of "Grapevine" newsletter. Please send your comments, articles, and information to Christa Criddle at christa.criddle@fuse.net.
Please give her big thank you for doing the Easter Egg Hunt this year, again. She did a terrific job as always and we very much appreciate the time she spends organizing the event. With everything else she has on her plate, we are so lucky she is giving of her time!
Please give her big thank you for doing the Easter Egg Hunt this year, again. She did a terrific job as always and we very much appreciate the time she spends organizing the event. With everything else she has on her plate, we are so lucky she is giving of her time!
Just in from the Ohio Department of Health ....
Greetings!
The second annual 2006 Healthy Ohioans Fitness Walk is just around the corner! Wednesday, May 17th in communities all across the state, Ohioans will walk one mile for better health. Healthy Ohioans, in conjunction with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, Wellness and Sports, is encouraging individuals, schools, communities, businesses and civic organizations to walk one mile at 12:00 Noon that day in recognition of National Employee Health and Fitness Day.
If Noon is not convenient, any time the week of May 14 – 20 is suggested. To register, go to www.healthyohioans.org And, don’t forget to re-visit the website after your walk to report the number of walkers and miles walked because this year, we’ll have a random drawing of those registered and reporting their results. Fifteen lucky groups will each receive 100 Healthy Ohioans pedometers! Remember, small steps lead to big strides in becoming a Healthier Ohioan!
Janet Phillips
Ohio Department of Health
Janet.Phillips@odh.ohio.gov
The second annual 2006 Healthy Ohioans Fitness Walk is just around the corner! Wednesday, May 17th in communities all across the state, Ohioans will walk one mile for better health. Healthy Ohioans, in conjunction with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, Wellness and Sports, is encouraging individuals, schools, communities, businesses and civic organizations to walk one mile at 12:00 Noon that day in recognition of National Employee Health and Fitness Day.
If Noon is not convenient, any time the week of May 14 – 20 is suggested. To register, go to www.healthyohioans.org And, don’t forget to re-visit the website after your walk to report the number of walkers and miles walked because this year, we’ll have a random drawing of those registered and reporting their results. Fifteen lucky groups will each receive 100 Healthy Ohioans pedometers! Remember, small steps lead to big strides in becoming a Healthier Ohioan!
Janet Phillips
Ohio Department of Health
Janet.Phillips@odh.ohio.gov
Springfield Township Meeting 5/06
Springfield Township invited a Hamilton County Health Department staff to talk about "Pandemic Influenza" information & strategies. For details, contact the Hamilton County Health Department at http://hamiltoncountyhealth.org and click on article. The police, fire, and EMT have all been trained for prevention/intervention in the event this bird virus hits the heartland. As for the "epidemic" part of the presentation, let's just say we'll probably read about it happening elsewhere in the US if it hits here. The vaccines are not ready and won't be ready for at least 6-9 months. Ms. McFarland asked about "symptoms" specific to this flu, which I thought was a very good question. Unfortunately, the representative could not respond but pointed to the website for further information.
More on this later. Mr. James Wright, our school board representative, former VPCA Pres, and neighbor, took notes for the rest of the meeting since I had to scoot out at 7:30 p.m. to get my babysitter home on time. He's a much better note-taker than me, so I'll wait for his notes through e-mail.
Speaking of birds, did anybody see the Baltimore Orioles in town last week? The bright orange/black birds were migrating overhead and stopped in our neighborhood. I counted 5 perched high up in the oldest/tallest trees in my backyard.
Every May, for the last 12 years, I've been watching them fly through Cincinnati. They are very, very reliant on the tallest trees here in the Ohio River Valley area. They are flying northeast...
They are beatiful to watch... but only briefly ... because they move on...
More to come ...
More on this later. Mr. James Wright, our school board representative, former VPCA Pres, and neighbor, took notes for the rest of the meeting since I had to scoot out at 7:30 p.m. to get my babysitter home on time. He's a much better note-taker than me, so I'll wait for his notes through e-mail.
Speaking of birds, did anybody see the Baltimore Orioles in town last week? The bright orange/black birds were migrating overhead and stopped in our neighborhood. I counted 5 perched high up in the oldest/tallest trees in my backyard.
Every May, for the last 12 years, I've been watching them fly through Cincinnati. They are very, very reliant on the tallest trees here in the Ohio River Valley area. They are flying northeast...
They are beatiful to watch... but only briefly ... because they move on...
More to come ...
Submitted by our neighbor on Deanview Drive ...
Kathy Edelen will present "The Truth About Bats" at the Audubon meeting at Winton Center at 7:30PM on Monday, May 15th. Winton Center is just west of the stop light on Winton Rd. just north of the lake in Winton Woods County Park. Admission is free. Kathy worked at the Cincinnati Zoo for 5 years including stints in the Nocturnal House, She has been a naturalist with the Hamilton County Park District for 4 years. In 2004 she founded a group called Echo Bats for Kids. A recent mother, Kathy is the wife of zoo bird keeper Chris Edelen. Please come and hear Kathy.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
If you can't walk, then carpool to Hummer Park on Wednesday!
Here's another suggestion: Do you have a new neighbor next door or down the street or have an old friend in the neighborhood. Give them a call or drop over to see if they want to carpool to the meeting.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Special Thanks to .... (Revised 5//10/06)
I'd like to extend a very special thank you to Mr. Shubert for installing 7 brand new flower boxes around the neighborhood. Mr. Bob Dean and Greg from the Township put up 4 ... THANK YOU!
Our good neighbors at Georgetown and Wellesley are working on installing a new post at the corner there thanks to Hasler Lumber on Blossomhill. We are ten down, and two to go.
A special thanks to Dave Hasler for helping me stain the flower boxes. He had an assembly line going and we finished in no time.
I also want to thank personally Pat Kraemer, her daughter, and Roxanne Engel for putting up with my indecisiveness. When I purchased the lettering for the memo board, I was very positive about my choice in style. Both Pat and Roxanne came to the rescue and painted the lettering. It was tedious and time consuming. When I put the lettering up this past week, I realized I made a terrible choice in style and replaced it with the letters on display now.
I owe a major apology to all three woman for their time and effort. I really appreciate that you stepped up to the plate to help me with this project. We will be using this unused lettering for a future project when we can find somebody to make us a nice wooden sign at the corner of View Place and Wellesley to hide the Bell box eyesore.
It is my hope that all the flower boxes will be ready by Mother's Day. If you have an empty flower box in front of your house, please call me at the number listed on the memo board. To the good neighbor who put the Lantana in the box at VP and Wellesely, when we put the new flower box on we will carefully transfer your flowers. Thank you whoever you are!
And I think Mrs. Rizzi and crew are working on the boxes at Blossomhill and Shelley. Thanks to all of you!
Hope to see you all at Hummer Park on Wednesday. I'm sure at least one of my kids will have something going on this evening like many of you... but I will try my best to be there. I know you will, too!
Donna on Deanview...
Our good neighbors at Georgetown and Wellesley are working on installing a new post at the corner there thanks to Hasler Lumber on Blossomhill. We are ten down, and two to go.
A special thanks to Dave Hasler for helping me stain the flower boxes. He had an assembly line going and we finished in no time.
I also want to thank personally Pat Kraemer, her daughter, and Roxanne Engel for putting up with my indecisiveness. When I purchased the lettering for the memo board, I was very positive about my choice in style. Both Pat and Roxanne came to the rescue and painted the lettering. It was tedious and time consuming. When I put the lettering up this past week, I realized I made a terrible choice in style and replaced it with the letters on display now.
I owe a major apology to all three woman for their time and effort. I really appreciate that you stepped up to the plate to help me with this project. We will be using this unused lettering for a future project when we can find somebody to make us a nice wooden sign at the corner of View Place and Wellesley to hide the Bell box eyesore.
It is my hope that all the flower boxes will be ready by Mother's Day. If you have an empty flower box in front of your house, please call me at the number listed on the memo board. To the good neighbor who put the Lantana in the box at VP and Wellesely, when we put the new flower box on we will carefully transfer your flowers. Thank you whoever you are!
And I think Mrs. Rizzi and crew are working on the boxes at Blossomhill and Shelley. Thanks to all of you!
Hope to see you all at Hummer Park on Wednesday. I'm sure at least one of my kids will have something going on this evening like many of you... but I will try my best to be there. I know you will, too!
Donna on Deanview...
Thursday, May 04, 2006
TO VIEWPLACE PARENTS: DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE AT 7:45 P.M.?
At least one parent did not know that on Tuesday, May 2 at approx. 7:45 p.m. their darlings were vandalizing yards/homes on Viewplace, Wellesley, Blossomhill and Shelley.
I don't know the details but it appears that two of our neighborhood kids had nothing better to do on Tuesday except for using homes and yards for target practice. Neighbors heard a potato "gun" going off and tried to go after the kids running down the street. I heard through the grapevine they have a good description of the boys.
Also heard through the grape vine, in case any of you parents reading this are wondering what happened to the oranges you bought for school lunches, I hope you give the township police a call. It appears your boys may be in for a few years of "hard labor" like cutting grass, house painting, and cleaning kitty litter trays to pay for the damage.
The neighbors who were victimized are also in need of an apology. Big Time!
I don't know the details but it appears that two of our neighborhood kids had nothing better to do on Tuesday except for using homes and yards for target practice. Neighbors heard a potato "gun" going off and tried to go after the kids running down the street. I heard through the grapevine they have a good description of the boys.
Also heard through the grape vine, in case any of you parents reading this are wondering what happened to the oranges you bought for school lunches, I hope you give the township police a call. It appears your boys may be in for a few years of "hard labor" like cutting grass, house painting, and cleaning kitty litter trays to pay for the damage.
The neighbors who were victimized are also in need of an apology. Big Time!
Welcome May Members!
Alicia & Harry at Georgetown
Mark & Barb on Georgetown
Thiemann & Ohr renewed after re-joining in October! THANKS!!!
Dick & Nola on Deanview
Mary & Art on Keats at the top of the hill renewed, too! Thanks!
Dave & Elizabeth at Blossomhill
Joseph on Commonwealth
Jen and Chris on View Place -- newer neighbors -- welcome!!!
Phillip and Barb on View Place!
Anne on Deanview -- another new neighbor but not new to Finneytown
Donna & Thomas on Shelley Lane
Hesse's on View Place
Hester's on View Place
Duffy's on Deanview
Debby and Tom on View Place
Richard and Mary on View place
Mark & Barb on Georgetown
Thiemann & Ohr renewed after re-joining in October! THANKS!!!
Dick & Nola on Deanview
Mary & Art on Keats at the top of the hill renewed, too! Thanks!
Dave & Elizabeth at Blossomhill
Joseph on Commonwealth
Jen and Chris on View Place -- newer neighbors -- welcome!!!
Phillip and Barb on View Place!
Anne on Deanview -- another new neighbor but not new to Finneytown
Donna & Thomas on Shelley Lane
Hesse's on View Place
Hester's on View Place
Duffy's on Deanview
Debby and Tom on View Place
Richard and Mary on View place
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