Sincerely,
Joe Enderle, Editor In Chief - Hamilton Thrive

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In This Hamilton! Thrive Issue

😎😎17 Strong Grant Recipients😎😎

🌞🌞Lindenwald PROTOCOL meeting Tonight at 6:30🌞🌞

🎭Hello Dolly Coming Up April 25th Thru 28th🎭

🏆Check Out The New And Improved Business Directory Page !!🏆

⚾Cincinnati Reds And Girls Varsity Softball Schedule For April⚾

👉Community Billboard👈

🏛️Hamilton City Council Urges Rate Hike Appeals🏛️

☃️❄️Daily Weather Report❄️☃️

🧑‍🎨🧑‍🎨Ace Hardware Round Up For Kids Month🧑‍🎨🧑‍🎨

🤪🤪😵‍💫😵‍💫Stupid Dad Jokes😵‍💫😵‍💫🤪🤪

🏅🏅On This Day In Sports History🏅🏅

🤣🤣Humor/ Far Side🤣🤣

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Announcing the 2024 Microgrant recipients!

Microgrants range from $500 - $2,500 and are awarded to any applicant or group of applicants that reside within one of our 17 neighborhoods.

City of Hamilton

Apr 10, 2024

17STRONG is excited to announce the 12 selected recipients for the 2024 Microgrant season, resulting in over $25,000. In total, there were 31 Microgrant applications.

2024 MICROGRANTS

The 17STRONG Microgrant Committee and Advisory Board have chosen the following: 

Believe in Basketball 
A summer basketball camp for girls taking place at various schools throughout the city. 

Christmas in the Village 
A Christmas event held in the German Village neighborhood. 

Hamilton’s Hispanic Festival 
The first ever event in Hamilton to celebrate the Latino/Hispanic community in the city at Marcum Park. 

Hamilton Hollow Earth Festival 
The first ever event in Hamilton to bring awareness to Symmes Park, its history, and the famed resident who is buried there, John Cleves Symmes, Jr. 

Third Annual South Side Youth Kickball Tournament
A kickball tournament over Labor Day weekend that will take place at Booker T. Washington Community Center. There will be food, speakers, and an awards ceremony. 

Jefferson Park Neighborhood Information Board 
A permanent sign board for posting neighborhood information at Jefferson Park. 

Let’s Continue to Beautify Lindenwald
An additional installation of permanent planters and flowers along the Lindenwald Business Corridor. 

Summer Chess Club and Fatherhood Initiative 
An event to engage adults and youth in chess throughout the summer ending in a chess tournament. 

Taco’s Together 
A series of outreach events in Jefferson Park to bring the neighborhood together.

EmPOWERing Art, Celebrating Community 
A project to beautify an electric box at 7th and Dayton streets, which will reflect the history of Dayton Lane. It will be painted by artists from Inspiration Studios. 

Equality for All (Kids) 
A handicap accessible swing set to be installed at Moser Park on Heaton Street. 

North End Summer Bash
A block party for kids in the North End neighborhood to celebrate the end of the school year. There will be food, tie-dye, games, and crafts. 

YOUTH-LED GRANTS WITH ENVISION PARTNERSHIPS
Something new this year that the Microgrant Committee is honored to share is a partnership with Envision Partnerships. The organization has committed to funding $2,500 this year and next year. These funds will cover an additional four Microgrants, all of which are all youth led. 

Cleaning Crawford 
A neighborhood cleanup in the East End. 

German Village Cleanup/Spring into a Better Summer 
A neighborhood cleanup in German Village. 

Eaton Hill Cleanup 
A neighborhood cleanup in Taft Place / Governors Hill. 

Midnight Waltz
A dance for senior citizens and high school students to interact, dance, eat, and have a good time. 

SPONSORSHIP GRANTS
When it comes to Sponsorship grants, there were two recipients awarded with $500 each. Those are the following: 

Back to School Block Party 
A neighborhood block party at Eaton Road Church of God for kids in the community to get Hamilton students excited about going back to school. There will be food, music, haircuts, and school supplies. 

Corn Stand Jam 
Corn Stand Jam is an annual festival in Hamilton raising awareness and funds that support mental health organizations and scholarships. 

How does it work? 

The purpose of the 17STRONG Neighborhoods Microgrant Program is to serve the residents of Hamilton by providing materials or reimbursable financial support for programs, projects, or events that promote citizen engagement, beautify the neighborhood, improve safety, or address neighborhood needs and aspirations. We're all about empowering YOU to bring your brilliant ideas to life.

Microgrants range from $500 - $2,500 and are awarded to any applicant or group of applicants that reside within one of our 17 neighborhoods. Grants are selected by the 17STRONG Microgrant Committee and approved by our 17STRONG Advisory Board. There are also Sponsorship grants, which are previously fully-funded Microgrants that have proven to be successful and a recurring annual event. They are worthwhile opportunities for citizen engagement that have a city-wide impact.

Neighbors and neighborhood groups have had great success hosting events in their local parks or side-lots. From showing movies on the big screen to cultural celebrations, Hamiltonians come up with events for everyone, such as: 

Won’t You Be My Neighbor
A block party to give residents the opportunity to mingle, create, and brainstorm to improve our community. Residents of Prospect Hill tie-dyed t-shirts to show their 17STRONG pride, painted rocks to add some color to the neighborhood, and enjoyed the company of neighbors. Residents were also given the chance to share what they love about Prospect Hill and ways they feel their neighborhood could improve.
We're not just talking about throwing parties here (although those are pretty awesome too!). We're talking about real, tangible improvements that have changed the game for our neighborhoods. A previous example: 

Jefferson Monthly Newsletter
A monthly newsletter for the Jefferson neighborhood, in both English and Spanish, that’s hand-delivered to the residents and businesses in the Jefferson neighborhood.

Creating safe, clean, and engaged neighborhoods sometimes takes some brick and mortar. There have been several microgrant funded structural improvements throughout the city, such as:

Little Free Pantry
A blessing box known as a “Little Free Pantry” was installed in the North End neighborhood, which provides non-perishable foods (including cereal, canned soup/pasta, granola bars) as well as hygiene items (including shampoo, soap, toothbrushes/toothpaste and toilet paper) to local residents when needed.

So, who’s eligible for a Microgrant? Any resident from one of our 17 neighborhoods, who's got a rad idea and wants to make a positive impact. Whether you're an individual, a group of pals, or a neighborhood organization, we welcome all the above. 

We would be remiss not to mention that there are a few things we can't fund. While we understand sprucing up individual yards and homes can have an impact on the overall appearance of the neighborhood, the Microgrants can not be used for individual property, charitable donations, alcohol, faith based activities, operational costs, items that will be donated/raffled/auctioned off, or political campaigning. 

17STRONG is all about bringing neighborhoods together. How about we join forces and make Hamilton even more amazing, one microgrant at a time!

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PROTOCOL

(People Reaching Out To Others;  Celebrate Our Lindenwald)

YOUR Lindenwald Community Council PROTOCOL will meet Monday, April 15th, 6:30pm, The Nature Center, 101 Joe Nuxhall Way.

Agenda items include HPD liaison Officer Corey Nunn, updates from 17 Strong and Department of Neighborhoods, 17 Strong grants issued to Lindenwald groups, the latest on business corridor buildings including the Bowling Alley, Roemer Building, former Shuler Benninghofen Woolen Mill and Sweden Creme, Beautification Committee, a Porchfest possibility, Thrive online Hamilton news, Pleasant Ave. week long lane restrictions and anything else on resident's minds. There will also be a surprise presentation by Hamilton Thrive. The event will be recorded and posted for the enjoyment of all Thrive members to see! Watch for that recording on Tuesday.

Respectfully Submitted

Frank Downie

Chair, PROTOCOL

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Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre Will Be Presenting “Hello Dolly”
April 25-27, 2024 @ 7:30PM
April 28, 2024 @ 2:00PM 

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Ohio city gave out free eclipse glasses — but they were a little too dark !

Oh gosh, this is so embarrassing. Mayor Judson Kline of Orange Village was so excited about the solar eclipse, thinking it would be this amazing event for his city. They even went the extra mile and distributed 1,500 eclipse glasses to make sure everyone could enjoy it safely. But oh, what a disaster it turned out to be.

Mayor Kline was all hyped up, thinking he'd get to witness history, but it ended up being a total nightmare. The glasses they handed out, meant to protect people's eyes, just didn't work. Can you imagine? The mayor himself wore a pair, eagerly anticipating the celestial show, only to be greeted by... darkness. Total darkness. How mortifying!

And it gets worse. People started texting him, saying, "Uh, these things aren't working." Talk about a cringe-worthy moment. Now the city officials are scrambling, trying to figure out why their glasses failed so spectacularly. They're even trying to contact the company, but no luck so far. Can you imagine the awkwardness of explaining this blunder?

Mayor Kline is doing his best to make things right, but honestly, how do you make up for ruining the eclipse experience for an entire city? And to top it off, they're still hoping to get their money back for those useless glasses. Talk about adding insult to injury.

"It's obvious that they can't redo the eclipse," Mayor Kline lamented. Yeah, no kidding. The damage is done, and all they can do is cringe and try to move on from this astronomical embarrassment.

‘We’re fighting for you’: Hamilton Council urges property owners to appeal flood protection rate hikes before April 24th

In a bizarre display of financial recklessness, the Miami Conservancy District has unleashed a torrent of outrage by proposing a jaw-dropping hike in annual assessments. Unsurprisingly, the City of Hamilton finds itself at the forefront of this battle, bravely defending its citizens and businesses against the insidious greed of the MCD.

Hamilton City Council, rightfully incensed by this audacious move, has called for a halt to the madness. Councilman Michael Ryan minced no words in his condemnation, accusing the MCD of attempting to sabotage Hamilton's hard-earned pro-business environment. And he's right – after over a decade of progress, the last thing Hamilton needs is to be dragged down by the parasitic demands of a bureaucratic behemoth.

The gall of the MCD knows no bounds. Despite claims of engaging stakeholders, their actions speak volumes. Instead of fostering cooperation, they've chosen to steamroll ahead with their agenda, heedless of the consequences for hardworking residents and entrepreneurs.

And what are they proposing? A staggering 1% capital assessment coupled with a 0.59% increase to the maintenance assessment, all to fund projects that should have been addressed years ago. It's clear the MCD is grasping at straws to justify their exorbitant demands, citing aging infrastructure and extreme weather as excuses for their fiscal irresponsibility.

But Hamilton isn't backing down without a fight. Led by Councilman Joel Lauer, they've labeled the MCD's actions for what they truly are – a shameless money grab. And rightfully so. To burden businesses and citizens with unjustifiable financial strains is not only reprehensible but potentially catastrophic for Hamilton's future growth and development.

Even the Great Miami Riverway, a source of pride for Ohio, is not spared from the MCD's voracious appetite for funds. Susan Vaughn's call for a broader assessment is a plea for fairness in the face of blatant disregard for the community's well-being.

The defiance of Hamiltonians like David Stark and Mayor Pat Moeller is commendable. They refuse to be bullied into submission by the MCD's heavy-handed tactics, demanding transparency and accountability every step of the way.

As the battle lines are drawn, the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce stands shoulder to shoulder with its constituents, demanding justice and equitable treatment from the MCD. Dan Bates rightly points out the mismanagement and shortsightedness that have brought us to this precipice, urging a strategic approach that prioritizes community needs over bureaucratic bungling.

In the face of adversity, Hamilton remains resolute. Vice Mayor Eric Pohlman's rallying cry echoes through the streets, a call to arms against the tyranny of unchecked power. The fight is far from over, but with unwavering determination and unity, Hamilton will prevail.

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Reds Take Series From Sox, Play In Seattle Tonight at 9:42

⚾Girls Softball Schedules For April⚾

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🌩️Warm Early, Potential For Severe Weather Midweek🌩️

A severe thunderstorm risk could continue into midweek across portions of the Midwest, focusing over the Ohio Valley. Although the risk may not be quite as high as previous days, the strongest of thunderstorms could still feature damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours and hail.

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• 1500 Plaza Drive Hamilton, Hamilton, OH, United States, Ohio

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ROUND UP your total during the month of April and 100% of the change will be donated to Cincinnati Children's!

The amount raised during this campaign truly blesses the children and families in our local community!

Will you help by rounding up your change?

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Stupid Dad Jokes

What kind of music do planets like?
Neptunes!🤣

What do you call a row of rabbits hopping away?
A receding hare line!🤣🤣

Where does the electric cord go shopping?
The outlet mall, of course!🤣🤣

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On This Day in Sports History

• 1904 NY Highlanders' future Baseball HOF pitcher Jack Chesbro's first of 41 wins this season; pitches complete game and beats Boston Americans, 8-2 at Hilltop Park, NYC

• 1910 US President William Howard Taft begins tradition of throwing ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day of baseball season

• 1917 Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Cicotte no-hits St Louis Browns, 11-0

• 1925 First regular-season Chicago Cubs game broadcast on radio (WGN) by caller Quin Ryan; Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-2

• 1928 Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: In only their 2nd season in the NHL, New York Rangers beat Montreal Maroons, 2-1 for a 3-2 series win

• 1931 Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks, 2-0 for a 3-2 series win; Canadiens' back-to-back Championships

• 1941 45th Boston Marathon won by Leslie Pawson in 2:30:38; his third victory in the event

• 1948 Stanley Cup Final, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI: Toronto Maple Leafs go back-to-back with a 7-2 win over Detroit Red Wings for a 4-0 series sweep

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