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- Hamilton! Thrive Issue #107
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In This Hamilton! Thrive Issue
😎😎Editor Update Regarding Airport Property😎😎
🌞City Council adopted the city’s Safe Streets for All Action Plan🌞
🎭Get lunch Wednesday and Thursday At Butler Tech🎭
⚾🤨🤨Cincinnati Reds Stay Up Past Their Bedtime And Lose 3-1
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🏛️PROTOCOL Meeting Notes🏛️
🌩️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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Editor Update
In Issue #100 an article was featured regarding the acquisition of land by the city form Hogan Farm. Information has been provided by the previous owners of the property that the sale actually occurred over a year ago. A conversation occurred with Mr. Fred Hogan providing some very interesting history regarding the property and the airport:
“ I am familiar with the land selling to city a couple years ago, since I was one of the landowners.
I am member of the Hogan family that operated Hogan Field (Butler County Regional Airport). We still maintain a presence at Hogan field as my brother, Tom Hogan, operates a flight school. It is the last remnant of the Hogan aviation empire that all started back in 1932,with involvement by two uncles since 1928. That land sold to city had a North South runway built on it during WWII, because of federal government requirements as the Hogans were training military pilots under the “Civilian Pilot Training” program, which started prior to WWII.
Our Hogan Finance LLC was formed after sale of airport to local governments and Butler County in 1985 and they have developed since.
Interesting enough, the airport and N Gilmore Road have retained the 45015 zip code, which makes us part of Lindenwald. That is because when the airport and land from Bobmeyer Road up to Hamilton Mason Road was incorporated into the city, (around late 1960’s), it was considered an extension of Lindenwald Ward 6, (not East Hamilton).
Your article indicates a problem in energy development with wind turbines. Wind turbines would be disqualified due to towers being too high next to an airport,(not safe), and FAA would never approve that.
But, solar panels are certainly an option, since they are low level, not mentioned by city officials. I would think city officials have considered that…
So on the north side of Tylersville Road from the “Hogan Farm Land” is the “Enterprise commercial park”. Enterprise park land was acquired from the Lewis family farm (in the 1990s?)
Thanks for asking. Fred Hogan”
I want to thank Mr. Hogan for his information regarding our community history.
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City Council adopted the city’s Safe Streets for All Action Plan
Hamilton City Council has recently taken significant steps to enhance safety on city streets, prioritizing the well-being of all residents. Assistant Director of Engineering, Allen Messer, emphasized the city's commitment to reducing serious crashes and fatalities, alongside an overarching aim to diminish crashes overall. Recognizing the emotional and physical toll of accidents, Messer highlighted the importance of safeguarding everyone in Hamilton, whether they're pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, or transit users.
Over the past four years, Hamilton has witnessed over a dozen fatal crashes and more than 100 pedestrian and bicycle accidents, underscoring the urgency of action. The newly adopted Hamilton Applying for Critical Transportation Safety (ACTS) Plan, colloquially known as the Safe Streets for All Action Plan, represents a collaborative effort between Hamilton's Planning and Engineering departments. This plan seeks to leverage state funds to refine existing strategies and implement vital initiatives aimed at enhancing safety.
At its core, Hamilton ACTS embraces a safe-system approach, prioritizing safety for all road users, not just vehicles. Building upon the foundation laid by the city's Active Transportation Plan and informed by insights from various projects and community engagements, the plan aligns with the overarching goals of Vision Zero, a comprehensive traffic safety policy.
Hamilton's decision-makers were compelled to act in response to concerning statistics. Between 2018 and 2022, the city witnessed 116 pedestrian and bicycle accidents, alongside a significant number of fatal crashes. Analysis revealed that a disproportionate number of these incidents occurred on a small fraction of the city's streets, with a significant concentration in underserved neighborhoods. Moreover, Hamilton's rankings in bicycle and pedestrian safety have been notably low, highlighting the pressing need for intervention.
Mayor Pat Moeller and Council member Susan Vaughn both underscored the transformative potential of the plan. Moeller described it as a "game-changer and a life changer" for neighborhoods and the city at large. Vaughn emphasized the invaluable role of resident input in shaping the plan, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in identifying high-risk areas and proposing effective solutions.
In summary, Hamilton's commitment to enhancing transportation safety underscores its dedication to creating a safer and more inclusive environment for all residents. By adopting a comprehensive approach that integrates community insights and leverages state funding, the city aims to mitigate the risks posed by traffic accidents and cultivate a culture of safety on its streets.
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SERVING LUNCH TODAY AND TOMORROW !!
Café Lee will be opening with Senior Joelle Bullock from Lakota West running the restaurant. Joelle got his start in cooking working in kitchens. He came here to study culinary arts but ended up finding a passion for teaching. After high school he is going to Grand Canyon University to pursue a career in coaching and teaching. Joelle will be running our student led Café this week on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will be accepting cash, check or credit so please come and support our Culinary Arts program.
We will be using SignUp Genius for reservations this year. It is recommended, but not required, that you make a reservation for your party if you are dining in Café Lee. You can make a reservation at the link below:
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PROTOCOL Meeting Notes
PROTOCOL met on April 15th at the Nature Center, 101 Joe Nuxhall Way, playing host to a very lively audience of citizens.
After introductions, Officer Corey Nunn addressed recent gunfire in the 800 block of Brough, continued wrong way drivers at the Corwin Ave. underpass, and made note of numerous concerns from residents about speeding on most neighborhood streets.
Kathy Klink and Peggy Bange shared updates on 17 Strong and Department of Neighborhoods efforts. They invited all to visit their website (17stronghamilton.org) for details.
Linden Elementary 5th grade students received this year's 17 Strong nano grants. They, along with faculty, will propose ideas for bettering our community. The top four will be implemented by these same students in their 6th grade year. Six more planters will be purchased, planted and maintained along Pleasant Ave. business thanks to grant funding. Art In The Park will resume this summer at Benninghofen (splash pad) Park. See their fb page for dates and times.
The property at 640 Williams Ave. will be razed with Land Bank funding. An investor continues to show interest in the Roemer Building. The Shuler Benninghofen Mill has received it's historic site designation and will pursue Ohio tax credits in the fall. Senator Lang has visited the site and will assist them in securing a one time only "pot of money" from the State. Brian Benge, the new Sweden Creme owner, shared the issues involved with getting a building (and business) up and running after a two year hiatus in it's operation, yet remains positive and optimistic that a May opening is forthcoming. They will soon have a food truck up and running and maintain their shaved ice truck. He spoke not only of "good eats," but also bringing people together in a safe place to build community. This community theme ran true throughout the entire evening.
Lindenwald Litter Patrol will begin it's one hour, monthly area cleanups on the third Saturday of the month, commencing May 18. Flowers for "Weasel Island'' (Griesmer and Hooven Aves) were secured from KCB (Keep Cincinnati Beautiful) and will be planted by local residents at the appropriate time and maintained.
A Lindenwald Porchfest (small musical groups performing on several porches along Pleasant Ave) on Sunday, July 28th. Additional info as it becomes available. Special thanks to Miles Davidson, 3rd Street Music, for his input and assistance in helping make this possibility a reality.
Joe Enderle (Hamilton Thrive Newsletter) made a presentation during the meeting and invited everyone to subscribe to his daily publication. Visit this link . https://hamiltonthrive.com/subscribe?ref=vjkXZXVfVO.
There will be a Planning Commission Meeting to update residents on STR's (Short Term Rentals) on Thursday, April 18th, 6:00pm, 345 High Street, 4th floor.
A special meeting has been called to address concerns businesses and residents have with Miami Conservancy District Plans for property assessments in Hamilton. Thursday, April 18th, 6:00pm, 345 High St., Council Chambers.
Next PROTOCOL Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 17th, likely to be held outdoors, possibly at Sweden Creme.
Respectfully Submitted
Frank Downie
Chair, PROTOCOL
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Reds Drop Second Game To Mariners 3-1
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🌩️Warm Temperatures Bring Chance Of Showers, Storms🌩️
AccuWeather
Cities such as Detroit; Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana; Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia; Pittsburgh and Nashville can be affected by thunderstorms all day Wednesday, with severe weather most likely during the afternoon or evening.
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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 would bears be without bees?
Ears!🤣
Did you hear about the sensitive burglar?
He takes things personally!🤣🤣
How do you make a Swiss roll?
Push him down a hill!🤣🤣
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On This Day in Sports History
1900 4th Boston Marathon won by Canadian Jim Caffrey in race record 2:39:44.4
1906 10th Boston Marathon won by 18-year old Tim Ford in 2:45:45; youngest race winner
1912 Pirates turn a rare 5-3-7 double play (left fielder covers 2nd base)
1917 21st Boston Marathon won by Bill Kennedy in 2:28:37.2
1923 27th Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar in 2:23:37.4 for second straight year; 3rd race victory
1928 32nd Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar in 2:37:07.8; back-to-back wins for his 6th race title
1929 Cleveland rookie center fielder Earl Averill, becomes first American League player to hit a HR on 1st at bat; Indians beat Detroit Tigers, 5-4 at League Park
1929 New York Yankees become first MLB team to permanently feature numbers on backs of uniforms; numbers correspond to position in batting order
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