Sincerely,
Joe Enderle, Editor In Chief - Hamilton Thrive

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
Hope You All Had A Great Weekend!

🏆Splashpads And Waterparks - Where And When To Cool Off🏆

Art In The Park For Kids

Festivals Kicking Off This Weekend!!

Drive Safely This Summer, Street Paving Schedule

Andrea Holden Signs With Wright State

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

Cardinals Leave Victorious, Reds Head To Windy City

👉Community Billboard👈

🌞🌞Daily Weather Report🌞🌞

🤪🤪😵‍💫😵‍💫Stupid Dad Jokes😵‍💫😵‍💫🤪🤪

🩺🩺To Your Health🩺🩺

🤣🤣Humor/ Far Side🤣🤣

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Get ready for a splashing good time this summer as local pools and waterparks in Butler County are gearing up to open their doors! Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your aquatic adventures:

Hamilton Parks Spraygrounds, at Crawford Woods, 2470 Hancock Ave.; Jim Grimm Park, 1025 Cleveland Ave.; L.J. Smith Park, 1150 Joe Nuxhall Blvd.; Marcum Park "M" Fountain, 116 Dayton St.; and Millikin Woods, 195 N. Washington Blvd. are currently open. The Marcum Park Runnel (River section) will open Thursday. The Booker T. Washington (BTW) Center, 1140 S. Front St., and Benninghofen Park, 913 Noyes Ave., are experiencing phone service issues and will open once that is resolved with AltaFiber.

• Open Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• More Info: Visit hamiltonparks.net or call 513-785-7055.

Fairfield Aquatic Center

• Location: 2605 Augusta Blvd., Fairfield

• Opening Day: Saturday

• Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays from May 25 to Aug. 11. After Aug. 12, open noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Last day of the season: Sept. 2 from noon to 6 p.m.

• Fun Features: Climbing wall, diving board, swirling water slide, spray ground

• Admission: Season passes and daily tickets available at the door

• More Info: Visit fairfield-city.org or call 513-939-2782.

Aqua Adventures at Land of Illusion

• Location: 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown

• Opening Day: Saturday

• Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 25-26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27. Starting June 1, open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Fridays, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays.

• Highlights: Beaches, floating inner tubes, inflatable obstacle course

• More Info: Check out landofillusion.com/aqua.

Get ready to dive into summer fun at these awesome water spots!

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CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FESTIVAL DIRECTORY PAGE

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At the City of Hamilton, we're all ears when it comes to your street concerns. In the article below, you'll learn that we've got a very busy summer ahead filled with paving projects to keep our roads smooth and safe. 

City of Hamilton

May 28, 2024

As we head into the summer of 2024, the City of Hamilton is all set for a busy season of street paving and infrastructure upgrades. This year, we’re focusing on the west side of town, with plans to shift to the east side next year. These projects are part of our ongoing efforts to improve and maintain our city’s transportation network, making our roads safer and more efficient for everyone. Plus, we’re putting the Street Levy funds to good use!

### Major Construction on Millville Avenue

One of our big projects this year is the extensive work on Millville Avenue, starting June 17, 2024, and expected to continue through the summer of 2025. This multi-phase project kicks off with a crucial water main replacement. After that, we’ll enhance the curbs, sidewalks, and driveways with significant concrete work. Early in 2025, we’ll replace gas services from the curb valves to the meters. Don’t worry, Millville Avenue will remain open throughout the project. Since it’s a State Route, the final resurfacing in 2025 will be partially funded by ODOT.

### 2023 / 2024 Concrete Repair and Resurfacing Project

In addition to Millville Avenue, our 2023 / 2024 Concrete Repair and Resurfacing Project will tackle several key areas on the west side, including:

- NW Washington Boulevard

- Front Street

- New London Road

- Ridgefield Road

- Meadowood Way

- Cardome Drive

- Bender Avenue

- Kahn Avenue

Eaton Avenue will also get a fresh layer of asphalt, contributing to a comprehensive improvement across the west side of Hamilton.

### Street Levy Projects

Thanks to the Hamilton Streets Levy, approved by voters in spring 2020, we have $31 million over ten years to enhance streets across all 17 neighborhoods in Hamilton. This levy ensures funds are distributed fairly and incorporates resident input to prioritize which streets get attention. Curious about the streets we’ve already completed? Check out our 2024 Street Paving Annual Report.

### 2024 Projects

This year’s levy-funded projects include:

- NW Washington Boulevard

- Glenway Drive

- Flagler Court

- West Fairway Drive

- Fairway Court

- Kensington Drive

- Ridgefield Road

- Meadowood Way

- Cardome Drive

- Tylersville Road – Phase 1 and 2

- Bender Avenue

- Kahn Avenue

### Other 2024 Projects

Additional resurfacing projects include:

- Eaton Avenue

- New London Road (widening by ODOT funding)

- Pyramid Hill Boulevard (ODOT project)

- Bilstein Bridge Deck Replacement (ODOT grant; 9-month closure)

### 2025 Projects

Looking ahead to 2025, we’ll be resurfacing:

- Williams Avenue

- Fairview Avenue

- Freeman Avenue

- Walnut Street

- Hanover Street

- Hancock Avenue

- Van Buren Drive

- Van Buren Court

- Rutledge Court

- Holmes Court

- Lincoln Avenue

- S 11th Street

- S 12th Street

- S 13th Street

- S 14th Street

- Joe Nuxhall Boulevard

- Greenwood Avenue

- Millville Avenue

- Donna Avenue

- Taft Place

East and Maple Avenues will be addressed in the future due to the need for major underground infrastructure improvements.

### New Milling Machine Making Moves

Exciting news! Our Public Works Department has a brand new milling and paving machine, which will help us make even more progress in resurfacing neighborhood streets. The first areas to benefit include:

- Weinmann Drive

- Peregrine Way

- Sandalwood Terrace

- Barbary Drive

- Cornell Avenue

- Sunset Court

- Hilda Avenue

- Cleveland Avenue (two sections between Gray and Webster avenues)

These streets were chosen based on various criteria, including the paving condition index, underground utilities status, resident requests, ADA ramp costs, and traffic volume. This targeted approach ensures we address the most critical areas first, leading to better road conditions and improved accessibility for all.

### Staying Informed and Involved

We encourage residents to stay informed and share their input. Visit our website (www.hamilton-oh.gov/streetslevy) for information on current and upcoming street closures, projects, and paving schedules. Download MyHamilton (311) to report non-emergency issues directly to city personnel. Stay updated by signing up for our Cerkl digital newsletter, and let us know which streets you’d like to see paved via our online Streets Levy survey. Your voice is crucial in shaping our city’s infrastructure.

As we embark on this busy summer for better streets, we appreciate your patience. Please be kind to our contractors. Orange cones, flashing lights, and warning signs indicate a work zone ahead. These projects are essential for Hamilton’s growth and development, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and more beautiful city for all.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement!

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Andrea Holden Signs Letter Of Intent With Wright State U. In Dayton

Hey there, sports fans! Hold onto your seats because we've got some electrifying news coming straight from Wright State! Get ready to pump up the volume because the Raiders just scored big time!

In a move that's set the courts ablaze with excitement, Wright State proudly announced today the signing of none other than the sensational Andrea Holden! Standing tall at a towering 6-foot-6, this high-flying wing from Hamilton is ready to bring the heat to the court!

Holden isn't just any player – oh no, he's a superstar in the making! Last season, he lit up the court as an All-GMC performer, dazzling fans with his incredible skills. And let's not forget his impressive stats – averaging 12.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game! Talk about dominating the game!

But hold onto your hats, folks, because there's more! New Raiders head coach Clint Sargent can't contain his excitement, calling Holden a "hidden gem." And you know what? He's absolutely right! With Holden's athleticism, killer instincts, and growing skill set, he's about to take Wright State by storm!

And that's not all, folks! Joining Holden in the 2024 recruiting class is none other than the unstoppable force from Shelby, Ohio – Alex Bruskotter!

Coach Sargent, the mastermind behind this dream team, is pumped to welcome Holden and Bruskotter into the Wright State family! With their talent, passion, and dedication, these players are the perfect fit for the Raider culture!

So, get ready, sports fans, because the future of Wright State basketball is looking brighter than ever! With Holden representing Hamilton and Shelbyan Bruskotter leading the charge, the Raiders are gearing up for an epic season ahead! Get your game faces on because it's game time at Wright State – and trust me, you won't want to miss a single moment of the action! Go Raiders!

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Miami U. Finalizes Deal On VORA Technology Park

Miami University of Ohio has purchased the 408,194 square-foot office building in Hamilton, for $11.2 million. The property is located at 101-103 Knightsbridge Drive. Vora Technology Park LLC was the seller. 

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Red Birds Take Two From The Red Legs. Now It’s Off To The Windy City To Face Them Baby Bears Starting Friday At 2:20

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🌞Shaping up for a good weekend, break out the sunscreen!🌞

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😳😳Stupid Dad Jokes🤔🤔

Me: “You’re Right”!
Her: “But I haven’t said anything yet”.
Me: “I know, I’m just trying to save time” !🤣🤣

What do you call a reluctant potato?
A hesitater!🤣🤣

I saw a rodent dancing to a Hall And Oates song so I left:
I can’t gopher that!🤣🤣

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Natural Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Evidence-Based

Don’t smoke or use drugs, and only drink in moderation

Smoking, harmful use of drugs, and alcohol abuse can all seriously negatively affect your health.

If you do any of these actions, consider cutting back or quitting to help reduce your risk for chronic diseases.

There are resources available online — and likely in your local community, as well — to help with this. Talk with your doctor to learn more about accessing resources.

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