Sincerely,
Joe Enderle, Editor In Chief - Hamilton Thrive

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!

It’s May and the weather is getting warmer. I encourage everyone to take advantage of our community billboard. There will be plenty of yard sales and other local activities that can be posted to share with our readers. If you have an event or know of something going on on your block, please let us know so we can post and promote for you! Email your info to:
[email protected]

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In This Hamilton! Thrive Issue

🚴🏻🚲May 8th Dave Belew Bike Trail Christened This Friday🚲🚴🏻

💰Hamilton seeking up to $4M in OneOhio grant funds💰

🏫🏫Vote For Best Of Butler County🏫🏫

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

⚾🧢🧢Reds Regroup To Take On The D-Backs🧢🧢⚾

👉Community Billboard👈

🌞🌞Daily Weather Report🌞🌞

🚗🚗Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Auditions🚗🚗

🧹🧹17 Strong Cleanup At 301 Thomas Blvd🧹🧹

🤪🤪😵‍💫😵‍💫Stupid Dad Jokes😵‍💫😵‍💫🤪🤪

🩺🩺To Your Health🩺🩺

🤣🤣Humor/ Far Side🤣🤣

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Ex Community Foundation Chairman Dave Belew To Have Bike Trail Named In His Honor

Step right up and behold the incredible tale of Dave Belew, the biking maestro whose passion for pedaling knows no bounds! From the picturesque hills of Falmouth, Kentucky, to the bustling streets of Hamilton, Ohio, Dave's trusty two-wheeled companion has been his steadfast companion through thick and thin.

But wait, there's more! Not content with merely cruising the neighborhood, Dave embarked on a mission to bring joy to the masses through the magic of biking. With his beloved wife, Marge, and their kids by his side, he traversed thousands of miles along the Great Miami River Trail, spreading cheer and goodwill with every turn of the pedals.

And lo and behold, his efforts have not gone unnoticed! The esteemed Hamilton City Council, at the behest of the illustrious Hamilton Community Foundation, has decreed that the trail shall henceforth bear the name of none other than Dave L. Belew himself! A trailblazer in every sense of the word, Dave's tireless dedication and boundless enthusiasm have left an indelible mark on the landscape of Hamilton.

But let us not forget the trials and tribulations faced along the way! Overcoming hurdles aplenty, Dave displayed the kind of grit and determination that legends are made of. Countless trips to Columbus and endless hours of hard work were but small sacrifices in his quest to make Hamilton a better place for all.

As we gather to celebrate this momentous occasion on the afternoon of May 10th, let us raise our glasses to Dave Belew, the patron saint of biking enthusiasts everywhere! Rain or shine, the festivities at the Fitton Center shall be a testament to his unwavering spirit and unwavering commitment to community.

And so, dear friends, let us pedal forth with renewed vigor, knowing that thanks to Dave Belew, the world is a little brighter, a little greener, and a whole lot more beautiful. Long live the Dave L. Belew Trail, a shining beacon of joy and inspiration for generations to come!

THE DAVE L. BELEW TRAIL

Key features:

Trailheads: There are six major trailheads along the Dave L. Belew Trail, which most are about 2 miles apart. Trailheads have parking, easy trail access, and, in some cases, restrooms.

Trailhead locations: From south to north, trailheads include Joyce Park (public restroom), Kevin Lodder Park, Fitton Center for Creative Arts & Monument Park, Marcum Park (public restroom), Canal Road, and Rentschler Forest Metropark (public restroom).

Downtown loop: The Fitton Center and Marcum Park trailheads, which are less than a half-mile apart, offer a street-level path that connects into downtown Hamilton. The street-level path and riverside path connect with a ramp at two locations, one at Marcum Park and another just south of the Fitton Center near the Columbia Bridge.

Features along the trail

There are a number of stops walkers, joggers, runners and bicyclists can make along the Dave L. Belew Trail, including:

⋅ The art galleries at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts are free and open to the public. The facility also features bathrooms, convenient bike parking out front, and air-conditioning on hot days.

⋅ The Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The monument includes an exhibit on 20th century American wars, featuring military uniforms, military medals and photographs.

⋅ There are a number of local businesses within a mile of each downtown trailhead.

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Hamilton seeking up to $4M in OneOhio grant funds for a piece of Ohio’s opioid settlement funds

Hamilton will seek anywhere from just under $2 million to $4 million in its grant request, which would support the city’s fire department.

These funds, stemming from the pharmaceutical industry's involvement in the national opioid epidemic, are set to be dispersed across 19 regions within the state, with nearly $51.2 million allocated for this purpose.

Hamilton falls within Region 14, encompassing Butler, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Greene, Madison, and Warren counties. The OneOhio Recovery Foundation has designated $7.1 million to be distributed within this region.

The City of Hamilton is poised to request anywhere from just under $2 million to $4 million in grant funds to bolster its fire department. City Clerk and Special Projects Manager Daniel Tidyman, along with Fire Chief Thomas Eikelberger and Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Wirtz, have outlined several crucial items in their proposal. Foremost among these are 14 Lifepak 35 monitors, each costing $60,000 and serving as a vital component of emergency medical response.

Additionally, the city seeks financial support for eight motorized Stryker StairChairs ($20,000 each), one to three medic units (ranging from $195,000 to $225,000 each), eight Lucas devices ($20,000 each), and 15 AED devices ($3,000 each). Tidyman notes that the city may also explore additional equipment options for funding.

Notably, the OneOhio grants do not necessitate a local match, offering a significant opportunity for municipalities grappling with the repercussions of opioid-related crises. In recent years, Butler County has experienced fluctuations in unintentional overdose deaths, with 260 reported in 2017. From 2018 to 2022, the county ranked seventh in overdose deaths, while Clark County ranked fifteenth, according to the Ohio Department of Health's Unintentional Drug Overdose Report.

The grant portal has been open since last month, allowing agencies and organizations to register since March. Hamilton Mayor Pat Moeller, serving as the chair of OneOhio Region 14, expresses optimism for the potential impact of these funds, emphasizing the importance of leveraging this opportunity for the benefit of Hamilton and Butler County.

"Region 14 receives the largest allocation of funds among all regions in Ohio," Mayor Moeller underscores. "Given our size and the scope of need, I earnestly hope that Hamilton and Butler County secure multiple grants from the $7.1 million available."

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Vote For The Best Of Butler County Attractions

Here are the finalists in Best Attraction:

• Artspace Hamilton Lofts and Resident Gallery

• Garver Family Farm Market

• Hamiltons Urban Backyard

• Jungle Jims International Market

• Pinball Garage

• Sorg Opera House

Place Your Vote At The Journal-News Website HERE

Encore Community Theatre Presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Interested in sharing the stage with everyone's favorite flying car?  If so, Encore is looking for actors for this musical adaptation of the beloved family film.  With 10+ named roles and featured parts in the large ensemble, start your summer with a Bang by auditioning for Encore's 29th season!

Auditions are May 10th and 11th

The show runs July 18th-20th 

For more information and to sign up, visit our website at:

https://encorecommunitytheatre.com/audition-information 

See you at auditions!

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Reds Drop First Of Three To Diamondbacks
Try Again Tonight At 6:40

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🌞⛈️Storms To Continue Through The Weekend⛈️🌞

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Spring Clean To Report
To Taft Place/Governor’s Hill 301 Thomas Blvd (Weather Permitting)
Today At 5PM

Get into the spring cleaning mood with 17STRONG. At 1700 hours (5pm), from May 1-17, Hamilton’s cleanup Cube will be visiting a different neighborhood each day. We are looking for volunteers to help with these cleanups and would love to have you join us for 17 minutes during the hour of 5-6pm! 

The Cube will have everything you need, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers. So bring yourself and, perhaps, a friend to one or more of our 17 cleanups. Below is the schedule of cleanup locations. 

May 8th - Taft Place/Gov. Hill (RSVP on Facebook)

• 301 Thomas Blvd.

May 9th - Riverview (RSVP on Facebook)

• 721 S. 2nd St.

May 10th - Rossville (RSVP on Facebook)

• 206 S. D St.

May 11th - New London (RSVP on Facebook)

• 1094 Southern Hills

May 12th - No Cleanup; Happy Mother's Day!

May 13th - Prospect Hill (RSVP on Facebook)

• Sutherland Park

May 14th - North End (RSVP on Facebook)

• Moser Park

May 15th - Jefferson (RSVP on Facebook)

• Jefferson Park

May 16th - Armondale (RSVP on Facebook)

• 1093 Western Ave

May 17th - Dayton Lane (RSVP on Facebook)

• 643 Dayton St.

The “Community Cleanup Chest,” a.k.a. “The Cube,” is Hamilton’s all-in-one neighborhood cleanup package, and it is available for your neighborhood cleanup. The Cube is stocked with everything you need to host a successful event. Learn more about The Cube and how to reserve it for your cleanup at https://www.17stronghamilton.org/cleanups.

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😳😳Stupid Dad Jokes🤔🤔

Why do ducks have feathers?
To cover their butt quack!🤣🤣

What are the rules in Zebra baseball?
Three stripes and you’re out !!🤣🤣

How does an Eskimo build a house?
Igloos it together!!🤣🤣

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Alternative Ways To Find Back Pain Relief

Many people worry that the only way to find relief from herniated disks is through surgery. While surgery is an option, various cases of back pain can also be managed without it ― and not all back pain is caused by disk issues. Up to 90% of Americans can expect to deal with back pain at some point, making it a somewhat annoying but normal part of aging in many instances.

Many people begin to have pain during adolescence or the early 20s. Back pain is now understood as a chronic condition with normal episodes of waxing and waning discomfort. Rarely is there a true injury.

Most of the pain is due to the very complex interactions between the musculoskeletal system, human physiology, the brain and other factors.

If you are having a pain episode, bed rest is rarely the answer — instead, seek out “functional, active, rehabilitation.” This could include activities like yoga and interventions like physical therapy.

That said, if a disk is herniated and compressing a nerve, don’t delay in seeing a back surgeon or spine physician. In the meantime, reduce or avoid your BLTs (Bending, Lifting, Twisting) to stay as healthy as possible.

Credit: Huffington Post

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