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Dear ,
 Recently we lost a dear friend in the Township, Mr. Carl Abel. Carl was a Springfield Township Trustee for twenty years, then later served as the Township's first
Senior/Community Center Director. There will always be a special place in the heart of residents who were fortunate enough to meet Mr. Abel. His witty charm and humor made people want to engage. He will be sorely missed.
In his honor, the Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center will be organizing a fundraiser for a memorial dedicated to Mr. Abel. They are anticipating a formal dedication one year from now. An announcement regarding donations for the memorial will be announced in the upcoming months.
Sincerely, Your Trustees - Joseph Honerlaw, Gwen McFarlin and Tom Bryan 513-522-1410
josephhonerlaw@springfieldtwp.org gwenmcfarlin@springfieldtwp.org tombryan@springfieldtwp.org View the current 2012 Township budget online at http://www.springfieldtwp.org/GeneralBudget.cfm |
Fire and EMS Response Contracted For Pleasant Run Farms and Hollydale Neighborhoods
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Continuing to evaluate our day-to-day operations is increasingly important as we look for ways to extend our current levies with reduced state funding. This evaluation process is ongoing as we look at every way to serve the public at the best price.
For more than last two decades, Springfield Township contracted with Forest Park to provide emergency medical (EMS) and fire services to the outlying neighborhoods of Hollydale and Pleasant Run Farms. The Township proposed modifying the contract this year to a first response type service with the Township providing the medic transport in the Pleasant Run Farms neighborhood. However, Forest Park declined this proposal.
After careful analysis, it was determined that Colerain Township was willing and able to provide this service for Pleasant Run Farms, and Springdale would provide full-service to the Hollydale neighborhood. Both Departments will be able to deliver equitable response time as compared to Forest Park, but at a significantly reduced cost.
As of May 1, all Pleasant Run Farms emergency calls are now dispatched from Colerain Township's Kemper Road fire station. At the same time, Springfield Township is dispatched from Burlington Road station to transport the patient to the hospital. Emergency calls made by residents living in Hollydale are dispatched from Springdale's Fire station for first response emergency care and transport.
The new contracts are collaborative partnerships already resulting in great savings, with no impact on residential services. Residents continue to receive the same quality of care with quick response. The total savings to the Township is anticipated to be nearly $150,000 per year.
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Sign Reflectivity
Yet Another Unfunded Mandate
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During this historically difficult and financially-challenging times for
local governments, Township officials are weighing the costs involved in
meeting the requirements of a federally unfunded mandate for street signs.
The law was intended to increase night visibility and reduce accidents, but in
reality, could create another unwarranted financial burden on the residents of
our township. The federal law requires street signs not meeting the guidelines to be replaced and upgraded to higher retro-reflectivity standards. Specifically, by January 22, 2015, all agencies must comply with the retro-reflectivity requirements for most of their traffic signs, including: white on red and black on white regulatory signs (such as STOP signs and speed limit signs); black on yellow warning signs; and post-mounted white on green guide signs (except street name signs). By January 22, 2018, all agencies must comply with the retro-reflectivity requirements for overhead guide signs and all street name signs.
Not all signs in the Township need to be replaced. Every sign however, must be tested for its reflectivity. Service Director, John Musselman estimates that replacing all of the Township signs would cost the Township over one hundred thousand dollars. Although a final estimate has not been determined for the number of signs not meeting the guidelines, the costs associated are not expected to be minimal. Trustee Tom Bryan feels this law should be rescinded, "It is absurd that the federal government continues to create these cash devouring monsters and then turns them loose on the citizens of our state and township. It is time that we all stand up, contact our legislators and say enough is enough!"
To voice your opinion, call or write your congresswoman Jean Schmidt at her Cincinnati office.
8044 Montgomery Rd., Suite 170
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 791-0381
Fax: (513) 791-1696
Link to Jean Schmidt's web page.
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Great American Cleanup Results!
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Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest annual community improvement program, brings the power of 3.8 million volunteers and participants to create local change. Springfield Township participated in its eleventh year of the Great American Cleanup on April 21, 2012. Even though it was a chilly and wet day, one hundred and fifty-four dedicated volunteers came together to clean our creeks and waterways, remove 115 bags of litter from our streets, plant over 300 flowers and paint 16 picnic benches. Through sponsorship support, volunteers were treated to bagels from Bruegger's in the morning and lunch at McDonald's.
We would like to sincerely thank all of the volunteers who participated with such enthusiasm and effort!! A special thank you goes to the large community groups who gathered volunteers to make this event possible: Pleasant Run Farms Civic Association, Bridge Creek Condo Team, Boy Scout Troop 390, Finneytown Civic Association, Daisy Troop 48729, Citizens on Patrol, Finneytown Athletic Association Cheerleading, Finneytown High School Varsity Football and Basketball teams, Lifespring Church, Northwest School District and Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center. We would also like to thank Springfield Township resident Dan Deitsch for his role in fundraising and in coordinating large projects.
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New Summer Classes For Kids!
Register Now!!!
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Looking for something NEW and DIFFERENT for the kids this summer! Springfield Township has partnered with local agencies to provide free and/or low cost enrichment programs for children this summer! Take a Look!!!! ART IN MY OWN BACKYARD! Presented with support by the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr/US Bank Foundation and Artswave. AGES 9-14 Maximum 15 students in each class Every Other Monday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per class Location: Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center Calling all young artists! Through a unique sponsorship with Artswave, Springfield Township will be offering four accelerated art classes for kids between the ages of 9 to 14. Each class will feature a different type of art media taught by high school art instructors. One unique project will be completed and then displayed for one week in a local business. Weekly press announcements will be distributed to announce the completed projects and where the art will be displayed. We are only able to accept 15 children per class, so we ask that each child choose only 1 class to participate in so that more children can experience this unique opportunity. | Monday, June 11 | "Mixed Media Summer Themed Wall Hanging" | Students will draw on fabric and embellish with objects found to create a summer-themed work of art.
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Monday, June 25
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"Print & Go"
| Students will design and carve relief stamps to create their own personalized t-shirt
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Monday, July 9
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African Paper Bead Making
| Using a variety of papers, students will learn how to create beads in traditional African style, culminating a piece of jewelry
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Silk Sun Catcher
| Using the resist technique students will create their own painted sun catcher | REGISTER HERE
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ECO-FUN FRIDAYS!
AGES 6 - 13
(Parent Volunteers Welcome!)
Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free! Maximum: 30 per class Location: Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center June 8 Anne Lyons, Greenacres Foundation Fish Printing Children will learn about the art of Gyotaku - or Japanese fish printing, an ancient way that was used for centuries to record fishing catches. Participants will use rubber fish and paint to create a fish imprint on t-shirts or paper. We'll discuss fish native to our area, and examine the rubber fish to discuss the various parts (gills, fins, tail etc.). June 15 Niki Marengo, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District Edible Soils How awesome is soil? It does so much for all of us and for many other organisms! We will talk a bit about all that soil supports and how soil is made. Afterwards, everyone will make their very own yummy edible soils cup! June 22 Lora Alberto, Mill Creek Restoration Project Macroinvertebrates and Water Quality Did you know that you can tell how healthy your water is by what kind of bugs live there? We'll look at the kind of bugs that indicate that your stream is a good one, and then use some fun chemistry to do some water quality testing in order to look for some potential pollutants. June 29 Niki Marengo, Hamilton County and Soil and Water Conservation District Ohio Fossils Rock! Cincinnati is an awesome area for fossil hunters! We will talk about how Ohio came to be such a fossil-rich area and look at some actual 450 million year-old specimens to identify them. Afterwards we will make fossil casts from an actual Ordivician-era Ohio fossil and some Plaster of Paris! *Depending on weather, this class may take place at Brentwood Park. Play In A Day Workshop With Cincinnati Ensemble Theatre June 20, 2012 9:00a.m. - noon; Public performance at noon! FREE to 20 children with a desire to learn more about theater. 20 children, grades K-5th will be selected through an application process to participate in the Play For A Day Workshop with Cincinnati Ensemble Theater! The professional theater company will bring a huge treasure box of fabric, paints, papers and miscellaneous craft supplies. Working in small groups, children will develop a storyline and build their set, costumes and character props within a three-hour time limit. A script will be read and the children will act out their parts using all of their creations. This is an exercise in creativity and imagination! The final production will be seen as the opening act for the Puppets For Lunch event scheduled on the same day. Requirements: The children who register for this program must LOVE to paint, be creative and not afraid to get on stage. (Don't worry, you won't have to memorize any lines!) The children must be able to share well and work together as a team. *Children participating in Play For A Day will have lunch provided for them by McDonald's. Volunteers over the age of 18 are needed for this program. Please call Kimberlee Flamm at 522-1410 if you or a group is interested in becoming a volunteer to assist. FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FOR PLAY IN A DAY WORKSHOP HERE. |
Springfield Township's Community Day at The Y
June 3, 6-9 p.m.
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Mark your calendars now for an event dedicated to celebrating community in Springfield Township! Residents of the Township are all invited for FREE admission to the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA on Sunday, June 3rd from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Residents will enjoy a FREE gift bag packed with goodies from local businesses, games in the pool, door prizes, dancing with our local DJ, and shopping with local merchants. The YMCA's new Olympic sized outdoor pool, indoor waterpark and gymnasium will all be open for this exclusive after hours resident pool party!
*Registration is not necessary for this event. Children who do not have a YMCA membership must take a swim test prior to entering the pool. Nonswimmers and children under the age of 6 must have a parent in the water with them. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult for this free program. |
PUPPETS FOR LUNCH
Free Family Event
sponsored by ArtsWave Presents, McDonald's & Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center
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What?! Puppets for lunch! We can't eat the puppets!!! No, of course not - but plan to pack your picnic lunch and favorite blanket for an entertaining lunchtime performance on the lawn at The Grove, located behind the Fire Station at 9158 Winton Road. Your entertainment will begin with an opening performance by kids in the community who have signed up to be a part of "Play For A Day Workshop". (See above for details) After the opening act, Madcap Puppets will hit the stage for their hilarious slapstick adventure "When You Wish Upon A Fish". In this show, the famous Grimm brothers take the stage in one of the most popular Madcap shows of all time! The brothers have three completely different versions of "The Fisherman and his Wife" and can't decide which fishy fairytale to choose for their book. Each outrageous version includes audience participation, a magical talking fish, and a surprise ending. After the shows, stay for a make-it-take-it craft and enjoy the afternoon in the park! 9:00 a.m. 20 students and adult volunteers work on their "Play For A Day" skit. Noon Opening Act 12:10 p.m. Madcap Puppets 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Craft *Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support the NEW Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment fund. In the event of rain, the event will take place indoors at The Grove Banquet Hall. Volunteers needed to assist with the crafts. Call 522-1410 if interested. * This event is made possible through sponsorships and grants from ArtsWave Presents, McDonald's and The Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center. |
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Is everything in your recycling bin recyclable?
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Submitted by:Maria Butauski, Public Relations Intern, Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Everyday people are tossing things into recycling bins that actually belong in the trash. Although recycling efforts are always appreciated, it is important that we are all recycling the correct items. There are many items that seem like they would be recyclable, but actually are not. Often, people throw their lunch or snack containers into the recycling bin, but pudding cups, yogurt containers, potato chip bags, Ziploc bags, plastic carry-out containers and juice boxes/pouches are not currently recyclable in our area. If you want to be an efficient recycler remember to stick to basic plastic, glass, paper and metal items. Lids to plastic bottles are recyclable now, too! Just crush the air out of your bottle and twist the cap back on before throwing it in the recycling bin. Below is a list of recyclable items: Plastic - Remember only bottles or jugs can be recycled. - Pop/water bottles
- Shampoo bottles
- Condiment bottles
- Milk jugs/juice bottles
- Contact solution bottles
- Laundry detergent jugs
Glass - Food Jars
- Beer/wine bottles
- Pop bottles
Paper - Newspapers and inserts
- Magazines-dull or glossy
- Phone books
- Catalogs
- Cardboard boxes-flatten
- Brown paper grocery bags
- Paperboard boxes
- Junk mail
- All envelopes
- Office paper
- Cores of paper towel/toilet paper rolls
- Beverage carriers
Metal - Soup cans
- Pop cans
- Beer cans
- Fruit and vegetable cans
- Meat cans
- Juice cans
- Coffee cans
- Empty aerosol cans (lids and tips removed)
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FREE Electronics Recycling Through The Summer for Hamilton County Residents
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Hamilton County residents can now drop off their outdated electronics for proper recycling at no cost. The program, coordinated through the Hamilton County Solid Waste District and operated by Global Environmental Solutions, is now accepting TVs, CPUs, hard drives, personal copiers, docking stations, monitors, scanners, printers, cellular telephones, tape and disk drives, tapes (VHS, Beta, Cassette, 8-track) VCR and DVD players, circuit boards, cables, mainframes, servers, terminals, fax machines, PDAs, back up batteries, chips, keyboards, mice, modems, computer speakers, CD Rom drives, and laptops.
CSI/ Republic Transfer Station
10751 Evendale Drive
Evendale, Ohio 45241 May 1- October 31, 2012
(Closed May 28, July 4, September 3) Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm Also open the second Saturday of every month from 10 am - 4 pm: May 12
June 9
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Winners Announced For The Second Annual
Street Banner Contest
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Twenty-seven applications and a total of fifty-two artworks were submitted for the second annual Springfield Township street banner contest. The winners Susan Grogan, Roger Ross and Anne Marie Herrera, were announced April 16th. Each artist was awarded $100, provided through a grant with ArtsWave and a partnership with ArtWorks, but the real prize comes when they see their paintings hanging along Winton Road this November. Long-time Springfield Township resident Roger Ross admits, "I am very humbled, yet excited to see something I created for everyone to see."
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Officer Dan Carter Named Officer of the Year
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Officer Dan Carter was recognized as Officer of the Year by the Springfield Township Police Department on May 1, 2012. This coveted award is recognized annually and is based on nominations by peers within the department.
Officer Carter has been on the police force for over sixteen years. In 2010 his role and responsibilities within the department increased as he was accepted into the K-9 handler program. This position requires dedication and extensive training. Beyond his responsibilities on the road, Officer Carter is required to respond with his K-9 partner to the needs of Springfield Township and to surrounding communities requiring expert tracking. In the past year, Officer Carter has responded with the K-9 to 179 deployments for searches and tracking which has resulted in locating 41 suspects and 30 pieces of evidence and contraband. Recently, Officer Carter attended the USPCA Region 5 competitions and placed sixth overall in the state of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and Best First- Year Handler and Best Dog overall.
Officer Carter's dedication to the Springfield Township Police Department and to our community is exemplary, rightfully earning him this recognition. We congratulate Officer Carter and thank him for his service.
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Congratulations To Paramedic/Firefighter Mitchell Frey!
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Part-Time Paramedic/Firefighter Mitchell Frey placed 21st out of 4,000 runners in the Flying Pig Marathon. This was Frey's first marathon, which he completed in a remarkable 2 hours and 57 minutes. This qualifies him for the Boston Marathon. Way to go!
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Upcoming Events In and Around Our Community!
See the Community Calendar and Newsboard for each of theses events with details and contact information
(Located by event date)
May 10
Mt Healthy Jazz Band Coffee House May 12
Mother's Spa Day at the West College Hill Neighborhood Services Center May 195K Walk to Wellness and Spring into Health Fair Free Spaghetti Dinner and Movie Night Groove to the Music Coffee House Annual Support Fundraiser For the Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA May 20Music Ministry Spring Concert at St Bartholomew May 28Memorial Day Parade and festivities at Crutchfield Park (Hosted by Steel Sub Reunion Committee) June 2 Community Garage Sale at Finneytown High School click here for booth informationJune 3Community Night At The Y (Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA)
June 6
Senior Wellness Day at the YMCA
June 12
Springfield Township Board of Trustees Meeting June 14Brookdale Place Race to Remember Flag retirement ceremony with the boy scouts (open to the community) June 20
Puppets For Lunch Event
June 22-24Panegyri Greek Festival
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Phone Numbers
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Springfield Township Administration Offices
522-1410
Springfield Township Police
729-1300
Fire Station 79
(Winton Road)
521-7578
Fire Station 75
(Burlington Road ) 851-3030
Service Department (Roads)
522-1410
Senior/Community Center 522-1154
The Grove Banquet Hall (Rentals)
522-1154
Property Maintenance Complaint
522-1410
nuisancecomplaints
@springfieldtwp.org
Hamilton County Roads: 946-8900
Hamilton County Board of Elections
632-7000
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Two New Playgrounds Installed at Winton Woods Park!
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It was double the fun when 100 U.S. Bank volunteers build not one, but two universally accessible playgrounds at Harper Meadows in Winton Woods! These gracious volunteers came together on Tuesday, May 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to make this project a reality.
As part of the Hamilton County Parks Foundation Corporate Volunteering Program, the team from U.S. Bank worked with Park District staff, in cooperation with GameTime and David Williams & Associates, to install playground equipment, plant trees and mulch areas. Penn Station East Coast Subs also supported this effort as a corporate sponsor by providing lunch for all the community build participants!
Both playgrounds are located in the Harper Meadows picnic area at separate locations. (Off Lakeridge Drive in Springfield Township) The new play areas are double in size and are universally accessible. Some of the features include a poured rubber safety surface, wide ramps and transfer platforms for users of all abilities, "Power Scape" areas for fitness, shade canopies and an array of fun and vibrant colors.
US Bank has been in partnership with the Hamilton County Park District for a number of years, donating hours of volunteer help with landscape projects at different park locations.
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NEW REDUCED PRICES ON ZUMBA CLASSES !
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Zumba is taking off and we would like to see even more students feel the benefits of working out! We have REDUCED prices on our Zumba classes to attract more people to this fun Latin inspired cardio workout program. Now, Springfield Township residents can participate in ZUMBA classes for $5 per class or $45 for a ten class punch card. Nonresident fees are now just $6 per class, or $55 per ten class punch card. Come join the fun and find a new way to get fit this summer! Learn more at http://www.springfieldtwp.org/adultprograms.cfm |
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