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On the cover,Shamani Jones, of

Springfield Township, helpsmake the township an even

more beautiful place byparticipating in the Great

American Clean-up.

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4 Welcome letterTownship trustees introduce magazine.

5 At your serviceA listing of township services.

7 Community masterplanTownship plans for the future.

EDUCATIONSCHOOLS

8 Student athletes highlightedTop athletic students share their thought on their team, community.

9 St. Xavier’s Fine Arts ProgramFine Arts Program works to produce fine men.

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10 The perfect staycationWinton Woods Campgrounds offers great getaway experience.

11 Home landscape tipsMark Goldick offers great tips for spring landscaping.

12 YMCA welcomes new aquatic center for all agesYMCA gears up for grand opening, while members wait with excitement.

14 The perfect picnic at Winton WoodsWhat you should include in your picnic basket.

15 The Grove Banquet HallTownship offers beautiful facility for your special occasion.

16 Get the scoop on the good lifeGraeter’s photo essay.

LOCALPEOPLE

17 Great American Cleanup comes to townshipFind out how local groups are makingthe community more beautiful

18 Working out her missionCurves owner Pat Welti, 72, is working hard to make the communitymore healthy.

DIVERSITYCULTURE

19 Panegyri Greek Festival Festival bakers carry on authentic tradition.

HAPPENINGSEVENTS

20 Events calendar


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It is our pleasure as Township Trustees to welcomeyou to Springfield Township in Hamilton County,Ohio! We hope you enjoy perusing through this mag-

azine, brought to you by Community Press. Amongthese pages, you will find the heart of SpringfieldTownship – our residents, local businesses and neigh-borhoods. You will find just a few of the many reasonswhy over 39,000 residents call Springfield Townshiphome.

The citizens of Springfield Township share a greatdeal of pride in their community, which many of thearticles in this issue illustrate. You will find out howlocal residents, working together, will bring new life to aneighborhood park. You will read how one local busi-ness has gathered volunteers to spruce up gateways tothe community and how you can join in their cause.Further along, you will learn about the traditionsinvolved in several of our community festivals and meetsome of the grandparents passing down the traditionsof the Panegyri Festival to the next generation.

Springfield Township has a thriving business com-munity that is filled with entrepreneurial spirit. Smallbusiness owners have an opportunity to make a namefor themselves here, and despite a tough economy,many are doing well. We recognize that our businesscommunity is important to our overall vitality, and thiswill continue to be one of our focal points as we moveinto the coming years. We encourage you to read aboutone local entrepreneur who at 72 years young, is work-

ing to help women become healthier. Springfield Township is not only a great place to

work, but a great place to play and enjoy nature at itsfinest! Our community is anchored by Winton Woods,the picturesque park operated by the Hamilton CountyPark District. Winton Woods boasts two local golf cours-es, a water playground, hiking, fishing, boating, camp-ing, biking and even a little farming! Many of ourneighborhoods enjoy mature trees, backyard creeks,neighborhood parks and public playgrounds. Focusingon the outdoors, this issue highlights the YMCA as itprepares for the grand opening of an olympic-sized pool– making Springfield Township a premier place to growup healthy and strong.

In this issue, you can also read an update on theTownship’s careful planning process, allowing our com-munity to maximize the amount of open park landavailable while also providing for a balance of desirablebusinesses to serve our residents. These characteristicshelp make Springfield Township a special community.

We believe the quality of life in Springfield Townshipranks among the highest in the area of first-ring sub-urbs. We encourage you to explore more aboutSpringfield Township on our Web site at

www.springfieldtwp.org.

Sincerely, Joseph Honerlaw, TrusteeTom Bryan, TrusteeGwen McFarlin, Trustee

WELCOME LETTER

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The Springfield Township Fire andPolice departments are committedto protecting residents and busi-

nesses through proactive education andawareness programs, and high qualitylaw enforcement, fire suppression andmedical services whenever needed.

POLICE DEPARTMENT1130 Compton Road | 729-1300David Heimpold, Police Chief

The Springfield Township PoliceDepartment is among the best in thecountry. As an internationally accreditedagency, the department operates with thehighest level of excellence and profes-sionalism in law enforcement servicesand community awareness activities.Unlike most townships, the SpringfieldTownship Police Department does notrely on the Sheriff’s office for road patrolservices. The department is self-sustain-ing with its own detectives, highlytrained in crime scene processing usingthe most modern forensic and criminal

investigative techniques. The patrol offi-cers continuously receive updated profes-sional training to be able to deliver highquality, professional law enforcementservices to our community. Relevant toits strong police force, FBI statistics reporta low crime rate in Springfield Townshipin comparison to neighboring communi-ties. Springfield Township’s PoliceDepartment has several specialized divi-sions including K-9, vice units, detectiveunits, traffic-safety, school resource offi-cers, and neighborhood bike patrols andhas developed a strategic IMPACT teamto provide targeted crime prevention.Springfield Township police officers par-ticipate in the regional Drug AbuseReduction Taskforce (D.A.R.T.) and coun-tywide Special Weapons and Tactics(S.W.A.T.) team. The Police Departmentalso employs civilian personnel in itsRecords and Communications Division.In addition to providing law enforcementservices, the department conducts pro-grams such as a Citizens Police Academy,Citizens on Patrol, D.A.R.E.,

Neighborhood Block Watch, Kids’Academy and an award-winning LawEnforcement Explorer Post for teens andyoung adults.

FIRE DEPARTMENTMain Station 799150 Winton Road | 521-7578Station 7510335 Burlington Road | 851-3030Robert Leininger, Fire Chief

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Based on run volume and populationserved, Springfield Township’s Fire andEmergency Services Department isamong the busiest in Southwest Ohio.The department has two fully staffed firestations that serve 39,755 residents withsuperior fire and paramedic services.The department averages more than4,000 medical and 1,000 fire emergenciesannually. Currently carrying an ISO rat-ing of Class 3, the department is amongthe top 3.5 percent of all fire departmentsin the country. ISO measures what acommunity is doing to mitigate fire loss.The rating scale is 1 to 10; the lower thenumber, the better property insurancecredits a homeowner or business mayqualify to receive.

The Springfield Township FireDepartment provides ParamedicEmergency Medical Services and oper-ates under the auspices of the GreaterCincinnati Academy of Medicine.Paramedic Emergency Medical Servicesis considered an advanced level of careknown as Advanced Life Support (ALS).The four paramedic ambulances and twofirst responder vehicles are equippedwith life-saving pharmaceuticals, heartmonitors and automatic defibrillators forquick assessment of chest pain. If a per-son is having a heart attack, the diagnos-tic data (EKG) can be sent via a high techmodem directly to the hospital ER whilein route. Residents of SpringfieldTownship can be assured that theSpringfield Township Fire Department’sEMS will respond quickly with para-medics to any of their emergency med-ical needs and provide Advanced LifeSupport (ALS) if needed.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT952 Compton Road | 522-4004 John Musselman, Service Director

The responsibility of maintainingmore than 92 miles of road, 12 neighbor-hood parks, the vehicles and the munici-pal facilities of Springfield Township isthat of the Service Department. Withcare, attention to detail and fiscal respon-sibility, routine responsibilities of theService Department include snow andice removal, road and curb repairs, streetsweeping, animal removal, storm drainand storm sewer maintenance, resurfac-ing and street improvements, and mow-ing and maintenance of 181.5 acres ofpark space. Since 1995, the departmenthas received more than $6 million in

grant funding. With the construction ofthe new Service Department facility in2005, the Township was able to constructa 5,000 ton salt dome, which allows serv-ice crew to stockpile enough salt at a bet-ter price. The newer facility also holds afleet maintenance garage, with the capa-bilities to repair damaged Fire, Police,Service and Zoning department vehicles.Servicing our own vehicles has savedeach department hundreds of thousandsof dollars.

SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER9158 Winton Road | 522-1154 Thom Schneider, Senior/Community Services Director

The Senior/Community Center, 9158Winton Road, is located behind theSpringfield Township AdministrativeComplex, just east of the soccer field.The mission of the Senior Center is todevelop and provide quality programs,services and volunteer opportunities in asupportive environment in order toenhance the quality of life of individuals55 and better. To that mission, the centeroffers a variety of programs, activitiesand educational opportunities for thesenior community during weekdayhours, along with enrichment programsand rental opportunities for all ages onevenings and weekends. Senior membershave access to a library, gift shop, artsand crafts room and a fully equippedwoodshop, in conjunction with a varietyof daily activities. The center is open forsenior activities 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays through Thursdays and 9:30a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Communityprograms are scheduled at various timesas offered. A complete list of programscan be found atwww.springfieldtwp.org.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT9150 Winton Road | 522-1410Christopher Gilbert, DevelopmentServices Director and AssistantTownship Administrator

The Development ServicesDepartment was created in 2001 to meetthe needs of existing businesses and toencourage new business development inthe community. Working in unison withHamilton County Department ofEconomic Development, SpringfieldTownship offers and promotes incentiveprograms to attract and retain business-es. The department also enforces theTownship Zoning and PropertyMaintenance Codes in order to promotepublic health and safety and preserve thequality of life in Township neighbor-hoods. Working in the best interest of thecommunity, the Development ServicesDepartment coordinates the process ofsecuring grants for the Township. Mostrecently, the Department secured a$750,000 grant to pay a large amount ofthe streetscape for Winton Road.Decorative street lighting and modestlandscaped areas will be put in placewith grant dollars in summer 2010.

PLAYGROUND

TOWNSHIPPARKSPARK ADDRESSClifford George 12089 Mill Rd. 2 2

Frost Playground 2065 Mistyhill 1 Yes

Schottelkotte Park 10651 Hamilton Ave. 4 2 1 Yes

Hollydale Park Toulon Dr. 1 1 1 Yes

McKelvey Fields Old McKelvey 2 2

Helwig Park 9990 Winton Rd. 4 Yes

Lexington Heights Park 1400 Meredith 2 1 2 2 Yes

The Grove Park 9158 Winton Rd. 1 2 1

Brentwood Park 8862 Monsanto Dr. 1 Yes

Crutchfield Park 6309 Simpson 2 1 1 1 Yes

Stephanie Hummer

Memorial Park 661 North Bend 3 1 Yes

Hillside Park 368 Caldwell Dr. 2 1 1 Yes

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Springfield Township is a unique,diverse community that is com-prised of many different neighbor-

hoods, each with their own unique char-acter, attributes and needs. With a total of39,755 residents and about 16,000 house-holds, Township leaders recognize thatan overall master plan for the entireTownship may fail to address the indi-vidual and specific needs of a particularneighborhood. Therefore, SpringfieldTownship is currently in the process ofcreating a master plan that embraces theTownship for what it is - a community ofneighborhoods. Creating many individu-ally customized, but unified neighbor-hood and district plans, will allow com-munity leaders to better ensure theTownship’s sustainability and create apath for a bright future.

To begin the process of a neighbor-hood-by-neighborhood master plan,Springfield Township Trustees invitedresidents to voice their opinions in elevendifferent neighborhood meetings. Over500 residents attended their neighbor-hood meeting and provided valuableinsight needed to move forward. Theyparticipated in a brainstorming sessionand then followed up with writtenresponses to specific questions targetingkey components of a master plan. Manyindividuals offered their continued sup-port and expressed interest in participat-ing on a steering committee for the plan-

ning process. Three to nine residents from each

neighborhood district were selected toserve on a steering committee. Monthlymeetings are now being held to strategi-cally address certain categories of a cus-tom master plan including: AchievingFinancial Stability, Communications &

Marketing, Services, Crime,Neighborhood Stability, Infrastructure,and Planning/Land Use.

Up-to-date progress on the plan maybe found online and will be reported inthe Township’s e-news. (Register for e-news at www.springfieldtwp.org) A draftof the final plan will be unveiled in 2011.

Trustees Joe Honerlaw and Tom Bryan look over a map of the township.

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EDUCATIONSCHOOLS

Many wonderful education-al opportunities abound inSpringfield Township. Part

of that opportunity involves excel-lent athletic programs. We’ve high-lighted a few of the area’s top stu-dent athletes who have benefitedeveryday from the dedication oftheir educators and coaches.

FINNEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOLAlex MurphySport/Position: Soccer/Forward, mid-fieldCollege she will attend:Georgia Southern UniversityScholarship:Soccer

What has been the most rewarding thingabout playing sports?Getting to meet new people that have thesame love of sports as you. Traveling tonew places you’ve never been and learn-ing valuable life lessons.

What do you enjoy most about being apart of a team?That your more than just a team, you’refamily. You always have each other’sback and will fight for each other. Yourteam helps you stay strong and pushesyou to become a better player.

What’s the most important lesson you’velearned from being a part of a team?That there is NO ‘I’ in team. You have towork together to be successful.

What has it meant to you to be involvedin your school and/or community?The support from my school and com-munity throughout my high school

career has been more than I could ask for.It means the world to me to have peoplebehind me 100 percent.

WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOLJacob SengerSport/Position: Soccer/Forward

What has been the most rewarding thingabout playing sports?The most rewarding thing about playingsports is just being a part of somethingand being able to do what I love.

What do you enjoy most about being apart of a team?Knowing I am with a group of friendswho will always have my back. To me,my team is like a family.

What’s the most important lesson you’velearned from being a part of a team?I have learned that a good team is notalways about having the best player, butlearning to work together as a team. Theteams that bond know that there is noone you can trust more than each other.

What has it meant to you to be involvedin your school and/or community?It has meant a lot to be to be involved inmy school as a part of the soccer team. Igot to play the sport I love while makingfriends and supporting my school as anathlete.

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLPreston BrownSport/Position:Linebacker/Running BackCollege he will attend:University of LouisvilleScholarship:Athletic Full Scholarship

What has been the most rewarding thingabout playing sports?Making friendships and excelling in thesports I participated in while atNorthwest.

What do you enjoy most about being apart of a team?I love to lead. It is one of my naturalqualities.

What's the most important lesson you'velearned from being a part of a team?I learned what it meant to be a leaderand how important it is to be a part of ateam.

What has it mean to you to be involvedin your school and/or community?I love to be involved with the communi-ty. I want to be a positive example andshow the youth in the community that itcan be done!

MT. HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOLTerrell SmithSport/Position: Football/Defensive tackleCollege he will attend: University ofCharlestonScholarship:Full Football Scholarship

What kept you going this season?The coaches and the team helped me outa lot.

What’s the most important lesson you’velearned from being a part of a team?

We do everything together.

What are you most grateful for?I just want to thank the coaches for

sticking by me and supporting me.

Alex Murphy of Finneytown HighSchool.

Jacob Senger of Winton Woods HighSchool.

Preston Brown of Northwest HighSchool.

Terrell Smith, of Mt. Healthy HighSchool, signs a letter of intent to playfootball at the University ofCharleston.

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By Neva Martin | Contributor

Sculpture, stage and song play astrong role in the education programat St. Xavier High School.

Integrating the arts into the curricu-lum is a big part of Jesuit education ingeneral, says Mark Motz, director ofCommunications and Publications at St.X, and the 1,550 all-male students mustcomplete a credit in fine arts.

“The idea of cura personalis – or carefor the whole person – says we try toeducate our young men academically,religiously, spiritually, emotionally, physi-cally and expressively,” Motz added.“Every part of the school is a classroom,(not always with) the traditional fourwalls and blackboard.”

St. X’s fine-arts wing, which opened atthe start of the 2004-05 school year, hasenhanced the program and reinforced theidea that learning doesn’t have to be con-fined to “four walls and a blackboard.”

They can act, they can sing, they candraw, said Michele Mascari, head of theFine Arts Department.

“As freshmen, they make a choice asto what they want to major in – visual,music or performing – it’s a semester-long course,” Mascari said, adding,

“Sophomores fulfill their full credit bytaking another semester.”

By the end of their sophomore year,they will have completed their artsrequirement, and can opt for an electivecourse.

“We have several visual arts rooms,for sculpture, ceramics, and printing,with a fine-arts computer lab,” Mascariadded. “At the lab, students can work incomputer-generating imagery, to produceanimation similar to the movie ‘Avatar.’”

An extracurricular program, TheatreXavier, draws many students to perform-ance, presenting at least two shows ayear, a drama or comedy in the springand a musical in the fall. TX has won sev-eral awards, as a member of GreaterCincinnati Cappies, since its first yearhere in 2001-02.

Cappies (short for Critics and AwardsProgram) is an international outreachprogram that helps train theater and jour-nalism students as critics. Studentsattend shows at other schools, writereviews and publish them in their localnewspapers. About 30 area schoolsbelong to Cappies, giving students anopportunity to see other performances,and “raising the bar for high school the-ater in town significantly,” Motz said.

Another award-winning programincludes St. X’s chorus, and vocal directorKarl Thomsen, who arrived in 2003,expanded the program

“When Karl (came), we had a verysmall chorus,” said Motz. “But Karl is amusic professional and teacher. Choralwork is his forte. He was able to spendhis time developing it. With help, we alsohave a string ensemble that’s flourishingand growing.”

Thomsen says the main chorus, calledthe X Men, numbers around 195. He alsodirects a number of smaller “breakout”groups, as well as the Bombers Chorus(named for the school mascot), com-prised of freshmen and sophomores, andShades of Blue, made up of junior andsenior singers. They’ve won awardsacross the country, including FestivalDisney last year.

Thomsen said he has felt much sup-port by the local and greater community,since many area residents attend St. X’sconcerts throughout the year, and heapplauds the school’s goals.

“At an all-male school that has a highprofile in athletics, I think it’s importantto note that the arts are equally highamong the athletes and the scholars,”Thomsen said. “If we want to turn outgood citizens, not just people who jumpthrough hoops, I think it’s critical to bewell-rounded.”

ST. XAVIER FINE ARTS PROGRAM WORKS TO PRODUCE FINE MEN

Theatre X has won many major awards with theGreater Cincinnati Cappies group, including fivefor Best Musical and one for Best Play. Last fall, TXpresented “The Fifth Sun” by Nicholas Patricca,which recounts the few years prior to the assassina-tion of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador in1980 and blends Catholic theology with ancientMayan theology. Father Hector was played by sen-ior Paul Kubicki. Holding him is Archbishop Romero(senior Tommy Boeing). Others, from left, areMayan gods Chac (lord of the rain), Kulkulcan (lordof life), Ghanan (lord of cultivation), and Aupuch(lord of death). They mourn the death of FatherHector and lift his spirit to the heavens.

The X Men is one of many choruses at St. Xavier High School and gives concerts for the communitythroughout the year. Vocal director Karl Thomsen has helped to expand the chorus program and his St. Xgroups have won many awards throughout the country.

By Melissa Hayden | Editor

In Springfield Township, you don’thave to go away for the perfect get-away. There’s a wonderful ‘staycation’

awaiting you and your family at WintonWoods Campground.

Miami Whitewater Forest has 46 sites;Steamboat Bend at Woodland Mound has

55 sites. WintonWoodsCampgroundnow has 123sites, accord-ing toHamiltonCounty Park

DistrictCommunications Coordinator JoyLandry. An expansion project was com-pleted last year.

“First opened in 1957, Winton WoodsCampground has seen numerousimprovements and upgrades over theyears as campers’ needs have changed,but none so dramatic as this $2.7 million

investment completed in 2009,” sheexplained.

Campers visiting Winton Woods thissummer will notice the changes as soonas they pull in to the new entrance whichfeatures expanded visitor parking and anew campground office, store and cafe.Inside the campground there are 12 newpull-through campsites with concretepads, patios, water, sewer and 50-amphookups. Twenty-five new back-in fullhookup sites with 50-amp hookups andpatios have also been added, she said.The biggest news for many campers maybe the rustic deluxe cabin loop with eightluxury cabins featuring full kitchens,baths, air conditioning, deck, a privatequeen-size bedroom, fold-out full-sizebed and loft-space for the kids.

Other campground improvementsinclude a new playground, activity shel-ter, expanded dump station facilities andpublic WiFi access.

“All of these improvements combineto make the family camping experienceat Winton Woods among the best the area

has to offer,” she said. Not only is the campground afford-

able and accessible, it is surrounded byparks that offer playgrounds, lakes forfishing and boating, trails, and golfcourses.

“Camping is a wonderful way forfamilies to spend time together with theadded benefits of the great outdoors,”Landry said. “The tough economy, com-bined with gas prices that are forecastedto rise again this summer make the ‘stay-cation’ concept even more appealing.”

THE PERFECT ‘STAYCATION’


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Compiled by Mark Goldick Springfield Township Parks Supervisor

MARCH (EARLY SPRING)• Start cleaning up landscape beds by

removing leaves, sticks, and other debriswhich have accumulated over winter

• Cut back perennials• Cut back knockout roses to 8”-10”• Cut back ornamental grasses• Loosen/turn over hardbark mulch

with a rake (a Garden Weasel worksgreat for this)

• Apply pre-emergent weed control tolandscape beds at this time (be sure toread and follow label instructions)

• Apply crabgrass preventer to turfwhen Forsythia start to bloom (be sure toread and follow label instructions)

• Resist the urge to apply any newmulch to landscape beds at this time; thesoil is still too wet. Allow it to dry out afew more weeks.

APRIL (MID SPRING)• Edge landscape beds with a sharp

spade. Correct/alter any lines which willmake mowing easier.

• Fertilize plants at this time (readproduct label for correct amounts)

• Inspect landscape lighting.Check/adjust fixtures which winter’ssnow loads and frost heave have dis-turbed. Re-aim, and replace burnt outlamps (bulbs).

• Apply fresh mulch as needed, if thesoil has dried enough. Never apply morethan 3” depth, keeping it away from treetrunks. Don’t be afraid to try differentmulch this year like Grade A Cypress AllBark, or pine straw mulch. Both of thesemulches perform well on steep slopesand other trouble spots.

MAY (LATE SPRING)• Prune any early spring flowering

plants that have finished flowering. Holdoff pruning other plants until they havefinished flowering.

• Plant annuals after the danger offrost is past; typically after Mother’s Day.

• Experiment with some newcolors/annuals this year. Be sure anynew selections are suited to the locationyou have in mind.

HOME LANDSCAPE HINTS FOR SPRING

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YMCA WELCOMES AQUATIC CENTER FOR ALL AGES


Sarah Krueger, 16, is ready to dive in!Into the new Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA pool that is.“I think it’s going to be great,” said the 5-year member of the

YMCA’s national swim team. “I was walking around the area just theother day and it’s going to look beautiful. This is so awesome!”

The new aquatic center will nearly double the size of theYMCA’sprevious outdoor pool and will include a new baby pool with fun,interactive features such as geysers and a palm tree that sprayswater. There will also be a new deck and fencing, as well as newlighting for evening swim events.

The new outdoor aquatic complex gives the YMCA one of theregion’s largest year-round aquatic centers.

The swimming pool will measure 50 meters by 25 yards withrecreational diving boards on its deepest end, and is being designedwith a zero-entry wading entrance for accessibility. It will be versatileenough to accommodate either a 10-lane 50 meter or a 21 lane 25yard competitive swimming event. During recreation time, it will beset up with eight swim lanes, a diving section, and an open swimarea. The heated pool will also be open beyond the facility’s seasonsfrom mid-May through mid-November (weather permitting).

“This pool will be a lot more accessible to members with physicalchallenges,” said Executive Director Cindy Tomaszewski. “There willbe steps, a ramp and a lift.”

The project is made possible by an anonymous donor who will benamed at the grand opening, set to be held later this spring. A dedi-cation and grand opening celebration is being planned.

“We were elated,” said Tomaszewski, when they found out aboutthe donation. “How do you say thank you to someone so generous?These gifts don’t happen very often and it’s thrilling to be a part of itwhen they do.”

The donor’s family, Tomaszewski said, has a long-standing rela-tionship with the YMCA and saw this as an opportunity to make a“huge difference for the Y and the community.”

“We are thrilled to offer such an amenity to people of all ages,”Tomaszewski said. “It is humbling to work for an organization likethis. This pool is for everyone, not just those with financial means.It’s going to add to the quality of life for the entire community.”

Tomaszewski said the pool will offer a different experience for dif-ferent people.

For Krueger and her team, it offers the opportunity to practice andcompete in a world class facility.

“It’s really not about the size of the pool,” Tomaszewski said, “butwhat we do in the pool. It’s a chance to learn how to swim, ease thepain of arthritis, and even regain self worth.”

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Winton Woods, located inSpringfield Township and oper-ated by the Hamilton County

Park District, features dozens of ameni-ties to appease the mind, body, and spirit.It’s also the perfect place for the perfectpicnic.

What might the perfect picnic basketinclude?

Well, items found right here in thetownship like a bottle of wine fromBrentwood Spirits or tasty wings fromSteak Nina’s. Here’s some suggestions ofwhat else you can pack...

FRIED CHICKENYum, is the first thing that comes to

mind when even thinking about friedchicken from Schmidt’s Meats andCatering. The full-service catering com-pany has been in business since 1937 andoffers anything and everything your tastebuds desire from prime rib to brats, mets,and hamburgers.

The fried chicken is made from scratchand is owner John Holletz’s great grand-mother’s own recipe.

“We pride ourselves on home-cookedfoods, that’s what we’re all about,”Holletz said.

COLD CUTSHumbert’s Meats is owned and oper-

ated by brothers Scott and MikeDaubenerkl. They took over the businessa few years ago for their father who hasoperated it for about 25 years. The fullbutcher shop has a full deli with the deli-cious Boar’s Head meats, a wide-varietyof cheese, fresh fish, and salads. It’s amust stop before any picnic in the park.

“We carry Boar’s Head because it’s asmart-healthy brand,” said Scott. “We canslice it anyway you want it and we’llserve you with a smile.”

BOXED LUNCHESDon’t have time to prepare yourself,

why not visit Meals-To-Go for your pic-nic needs. The new business, that justopened last November, is ready to cus-tomize your meal just the way you like it– you can even give them your ownrecipe and they’ll make it for you.

“We can serve one to 130 people,” saidowner Janet Drachman. “We offer goodhomemade meals at affordable prices.”

HOMEMADE HAMBURGER BUNS

Graeter’s has been serving up unfor-gettable ice cream since the 1870’s. Didyou know, however, they make home-made hamburger buns too? What a per-fect addition to your picnic basket!

“They’re perfect for picnics becausethey are moist and flavorful,” saidSpringfield Township location managerStephanie Young.

TAILGATE GRILLNeed a tailgate grill? There’s no better

place to visit than Burke Hardware.Ready to order, you just say what youwant.

“People should come to us for theirtailgate grill needs because we’re central-ly located in Finneytown, offer great cus-tomer service and they’d be supporting acommunity store,” said owner PatrickBurke.

TABOULEHAh, what better way to compliment

the fresh spring air than with the freshtaste of Tabouleh. Tabouleh is aMediterranean wheat salad that canfound at Athena Foods.

“It’s very flavorful and healthy,” saidAthena Foods owner Buzzy Gaz.

Athena Foods has been serving thetownship residents for 34 years. Gaz andhis sister are the third owners.

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By Jill Rooksberry | Contributor

Special events call for special venues,and The Grove Banquet Hall, nes-tled in heart of Springfield

Township, is prepared to pull out all thestops for your wedding, prom, reunion,corporate event and more. ThomSchneider is the facilities director and isproud to offer a state of the art banquethall in an ideal location at a competitiveprice.

“The Grove is centrally located andpractically right in the middle of

Hamilton County,” Schneider said.“Andthe way the hall is structured we are in aprice range that people are looking for inthis economic climate.

The Grove is owned and operated bySpringfield Township and all of the rev-enue generated by event rentals supportsthe Township Senior and CommunityCenter.

“The more clients we have, the morerevenue we generate for the township,and the more we can do for the commu-nity,” Schneider said.

Jim Sketch of Springfield Township

was looking for a place to hold a recep-tion for his daughter and son-in-law whohad been married in Houston and want-ed to celebratewith friendsand family inCincinnati whocould not attendthe wedding inTexas. Sketchhad a list ofoptions and theGrove BanquetHall was the first one from the list hewent to see in person. It turned out to bethe only hall he visited, as he was con-vinced it was the right place for his eventfrom the start.

“We were looking for someplace con-venient that had ample parking, and theGrove had all I was looking for,” Sketchsaid.

The event itself was a great success,and Sketch would not hesitate to makeuse of the facility again.

“It was set up very nicely with roundtables and the large dance floor which wemade use of,” Sketch said. “Everythingcame together exactly how we wanted,and we were happy with it.”

THE GROVE BANQUET HALL

For more infor-mation about the

Grove Banquethall check out

www.springfield-twp.org

or call 522-1154.

The Grove Banquet Hall, nestled in the heart of Springfield Township, is the perfect place for your important event.


AROUNDTOWN

GET THE SCOOP ONTHE GOOD LIFE

Dana Hamilton, 31, of Western Hills, accepts her ice cream from RyanMcGoron, 18, of Finneytown. Hamilton’s mother, Sheila White, of Finneytown,looks on.

“We come here a lot,” Kellie Siler said. Todd and Kellie Siler, both 40, of Wyoming, enjoy taking theirdaughters Erin, 6, and Jillian, 3, to the Graeter’s location in Springfield Township. Whether the family iscelebrating an event or just wants a tasty treat, Graeter’s is top on the list to visit. “I think it’s the bestice cream in the country,” Todd said. “It’s rich and it has the best flavor.” The Siler daughters agreewith dad. Erin said it tastes good and her favorite flavor is either coffee or raspberry chip, “Because ofthe giant chocolate chunks,” she said. Jillian, on the other hand, likes the colors of the ice cream fla-vors.

Ryan McGoron, 18, of Finneytown,makes a parfait with butterscotchand bittersweet. McGoron has beenworking at the Springfield Townshiplocation for three years. He said thereis so much to like about working for acompany like Graeter’s, in additionto being surrounded by cakes, can-dies, and delicious ice cream. “Myco-workers are really great, and so isthe Graeter family,” he said.“Everyone is really supportive andgreat to work with. My favorite thingthough, is seeing all the regularscome in. They’re all nice people.”

Sierra, 10, of Springfield Township,checks out the many varieties ofcakes and cupcakes at Graeter’s,while her brother, Charles, 2, admireshis ice cream cone. Sierra said shelikes the vanilla and strawberry fla-vors the best. “Ice cream makes mefeel happy,” she said. “When I eat icecream I feel calm.”

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LOCALPEOPLE

By Jill Rooksberry | Contributor

Spring is here and your house is notthe only place in need of a goodcleaning.

Springfield Township is gearing up forKeep America Beautiful’s GreatAmerican Cleanup on Saturday April 24from 9 a.m. until noon, where volunteerscan contribute their collective elbowgrease and give the environment and thecommunity a sprucing.

Kim Flamm is the projects, events &communications coordinator forSpringfield Township and she is excitedto make this year’s GAC bigger and bet-ter than ever.

“We had 80 volunteer last year and weare looking at doubling that number thisyear,” Flamm said.

“This is an opportunity for volunteersto get

involved inthe commu-nity. Peopleare lookingfor a way togive backand this is agreat wayto do it.”

The GreatAmerican Cleanup is the nation’s largestcommunity improvement program andtakes place annually from March 1through May 31. Volunteers donated 5.2million hours in 2009 to the GAC andhelped beautify more than 32,000 com-munities during more than 30,000 eventsin all 50 states. Liz McEwen with KeepCincinnati Beautiful says that it is helpfulto pick one day in the three-month time

frame of the GAC to get communitiesfrom all over the area united to tackle thetrash.

“It makes things easier to focus on oneday for an all around cleanup,” McEwensaid.”It gets everyone in the same placeat the same time and educates the com-munity that this is a problem the entirecommunity needs to work on.”

Mercy Franciscan Terrace is lookingforward to returning to the GAC wherethey will devote their day to making theentrance and exit ramps along CrossCounty Highway at Galbraith Roadsomething that Springfield Township canbe proud of.

Rachel Wirth, Mercy FranciscanTerrace’s administrator, believes it is timeto help this gateway to the township putits best face forward.

“This area is what people first seewhen entering Springfield Township andif it is unkempt and strewn with litter, itdoesn’t give a very good first impressionof our community. We certainly want tobe a part of beautifying that area,” Wirthsaid.

Helping to make the community acleaner and more beautiful place to be issomething that Wirth believes is the leastshe and her team can do.

“Springfield Township does so muchfor us with the fire department, thepolice, medical transport and the like thatthe Great American Cleanup is a smallway we can give back to the township”Wirth said.

The Finneytown School District is alsoreturning to the GAC this year ready totake on a huge project at BrentwoodPark. Ornamental grasses will be plant-ed, swing sets will be sanded and paint-ed and a general cleanup of the park willmake it a more enjoyable place for thecommunity to come together.

A much-anticipated addition to thisyear’s Great American Cleanup is thetire drop-off that will take place from 9a.m. to noon at the administration com-plex, 9150 Winton Road. Residents ofSpringfield Township will be able to tosstheir old tires into the designated dump-ster and the township will in turn takethe tires to be recycled.

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP SPRUCES UPSPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

Get involvedIf you are looking toget in on the GAC

action this year, go towww.springfieldtwp.org

/greatamerican-cleanup.cfm for more

details.


Pat Welti may be 72, but she doesn’tlook like it. The Curves franchiseowner, doesn’t feel or act like it

either. Welti’s secret?Her business!Curves has made such a difference in

her life, that three years ago she decidedto purchase the location where sheworked out in Finneytown to help otherwomen like herself. Now she owns theGreenhills location and is making a dif-ference in the lives of others everyday.She recently sat down for an interviewfor the Springfield Township magazine.

How did you get started at Curves?I didn’t know anything about it until aperson at a prayer meeting mentionedthat she could get in half price if some-one would go with her. Without reallythinking, I said, ‘I will.’ Afterward Iwanted to back out but couldn’t. So, Icame and absolutely loved it because itwas so doable.

What were your results?I could move better and had better bal-ance. I felt better.

What made you decide to purchase aCurves of your own?I did it to save my Curves. The owner of

the Finneytown location was moving. Ihad never been in business before. Mystaff has since taught me a lot.

What is your goal for your business?My goal is to help as many people as Ican to be fit, and I’ll keep going as longas I can. When I told my daughter that Iwas buying a Curves, she told me: ‘Momit’s your mission.’ I guess it is.

What keeps you motivated?Anytime I get tired or down, I see the mem-bers who have improved in their physical fit-ness and I think: ‘That’s why I’m doing this.’

What do you enjoy most?(Laughing) Where else can you go towork everyday in exercise clothes? Andin purple – my favorite color. I enjoyevery bit of it. Seeing people progress

and spending time with people and shar-ing our lives.

Why is it important to exercise regularly?It will add years to our lives! It adds tothe quality of life. We’re prolonging life.We get so busy we forget that there aregoing to be retirement days. How do youwant to spend them?

What makes Curves so unique?You don’t have to be Barbie-figured to befit. You just have to move and that’s whatwe get you doing. Curves is about hav-ing curves.

Are people surprised by your age?People ask: ‘Why are you doing this atyour age?’ Well, my husband is 78 and heis a scout master with the Boys Scouts. Wejust don’t know when to quit. You can’tquit, that is what I tell everyone here.

LOCALPEOPLE

WORKING OUT HER MISSIONPat Welti,72, ownerofFinneytownandGreenhillsCurves getsin a quickworkout.

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DIVERSITYCULTURE

By Neva Martin | Contributor

Mention baklava and most peoplehave heard of this tasty pastry.But try galaktoboureko or

koulourakia, and they’ll probably say“It’s Greek to me.”

Unless they come from a Greek her-itage or have attended the the PanegyriGreek Festival. Held the last weekend inJune at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas GreekOrthodox Church, the festival draws

thousands to thiswest side tra-dition, now inits 36th year.It offerseverythingGreek: folkmusic, danc-ing, food anddrink. It alsoreceives helpfrom manyvolunteers,

said EugeneNicholas, in his second year as chairmanof the festival.

“We probably have about 300 volun-teers throughout the weekend,” saidNicholas. “Some of them are not mem-bers of the church. They are friends thatlove to come and help us.”

A core group of 20-25 women makeabout eight different pastries. They usual-ly meet once a week at the church, start-ing after Easter, to produce authenticfood that is part of the Greek way, saidPana Gregg, the church’s secretary andco-chairman of the baking, along withRena Poneris, who was born in Greeceand has lived here 30 years. Poneris hashelped with the baking for most of that

time, “for the love of the church.”“It’s very labor-intensive,” said Gregg,

referring specifically to the phyllo, super-thin sheets of flour dough, the mainingredient in baklava. “Every layer mustbe buttered. The more hands, the quickerit goes.”

And the bakers don’t cut corners.“With baklava, you have eight layers,

with each layer buttered; walnuts andreal syrup; then 10 layers more of phyllo.We use real butter, real walnuts, realsyrup (homemade simple sugar withhoney),” said Gregg. “We’ll have 200pounds of baklava to sell this year.”

Phyllo also figures in galatktoboureko,surrounding a custard mixture. “Wemake about 80 pounds.”

While all the dishes are authenticallyGreek, Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas’ mem-bership comes from many different back-

grounds. With more than 1,000 familieson its rolls, it is the only Greek-Orthodoxchurch in Greater Cincinnati, with mem-bers from Northern Kentucky andMaysville, Ky., as well as the Finneytownarea.

“We have a lot of non-Greeks,Ethiopian, Norwegian, African-American,” said Gregg, whose family ori-gins are from Cyprus. “I don’t have anyfamily here except my husband, Jeff (whois part Native American) and my daugh-ter, Sandra (1-1/2 years). So I really feellike I’m a part of the church family.”

This year, they are recruiting youngermembers to learn the baking, since manyof the bakers are in their 80s, and theywant to pass the tradition along.

“By the time my daughter is 16, she’llbe able to roll out the dough,” saidGregg.

All in all, the baking and the festivalitself are what Gregg describes as “a cele-bration of family and faith.”

“We want those who come to the festi-val to feel that experience,” Gregg added.“You’re coming into our home, and wewant you to experience the hospitality.”

And it must be working.“We sold every little piece last year,”

said Gregg, adding, “We say it doesn’thave too many calories because it’s madewith love.”

The detailsThe Panegyri Greek

Festival will be held atHoly Trinity-St.

Nicholas GreekOrthodox Church, 700

Winton Road inFinneytown the week-

end of June 25-27.Call 591-0030 for

more information.

PANEGYRI GREEK FESTIVAL BAKERS CARRYON AUTHENTIC TRADIT ION

Glazing the koulourakia (butter cookie twists) before baking, are Angie Rombes, Mary Trohanis and Jane Sideris.

Several dedicatedteam members at

Holy Trinity-St.Nicholas Greek

Orthodox Church,seen here with Fr.

William “Bill” Cassis,have worked with

the baking team formany years. EugeneNicholas, back right,is in his second year

as chairman.


HAPPENINGSEVENTS

Find more communityevents on theCommunity Calendar

and Newsboard atwww.springfieldtwp.org

APRIL 16-17“WIZARD OF OZ” MUSICAL Winton Woods High School -1231 W. Kemper Road

8-10 p.m., both nightsFor information call 619-2420.

APRIL 22-25“URINETOWN” MUSICALSt. Xavier High School - 600 North Bend Road

One of the most uproariouslyfunny musicals in recent years,URINETOWN is a hilarious tale ofgreed, corruption, love, and revolu-tion in a time when water is worthits weight in gold. In a Gotham-likecity, a terrible water shortage,caused by a 20-year draught, hasled to a government-enforced banon private toilets. The citizens mustuse public amenities, regulated by asingle malevolent company that

profits by charging admission forone of humanity’s most basic needs.Amid the people, a hero decideshe’s had enough, and plans a revo-lution to lead them all to freedom!Inspired by the works of BertoltBrecht and Kurt Weill, URINE-TOWN is an irreverently humoroussatire in which no one is safe fromscrutiny. Praised for reinvigoratingthe very notion of what a musicalcould be, URINETOWN catapultsthe “comedic romp” into the newmillennium with its outrageous per-spective, wickedly modern wit, andsustained ability to produce gales ofunbridled laughter. Thursday, April22, Friday, April 23, Saturday, April24 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 25 - 2p.m.; Friday, April 30 and Saturday,May 1 - 7:30 p.m. Tickets - $10 Forinformation call 761-7815, ext. 586.

APRIL 24GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP

9 a.m. to noon Springfield Township takes part

annually in the Keep AmericaBeautiful Great American Cleanup,the nation’s largest communityimprovement program.

Activities include beautifying

park and recreation areas, han-dling recycling collections, pickingup litter, and planting trees andflowers. Volunteers are needed forthis one-day event. Interested vol-unteers should meet in one of thetwo designated locations - theGrove Banquet Hall or the PleasantRun Farms Swim Club at 8 a.m. Atire recycling dumpster will beavailable to residents from 9:00 a.m.to noon at the Springfield TownshipCivic Center. (9150 Winton Road)Proof of residency will be required.Call 522-1410 or visit www.spring-fieldtwp.org for more information.

APRIL 27SENIOR RECOGNITION CHOIRCONCERTWinton Woods High School - 1231 W. Kemper Road

Show begins at 7:30 p.m.Call 619-2420 for information

APRIL 28LUNCH & LEARN-ALASKA! At Winton Woods Park

Journey on the Inside PassageNoon to 2:30 p.m.Alaska is a land of unexplored

beauty with endless mountains andlakes. Join us for an armchair jour-ney through the Inside AlaskanPassage via a PowerPoint presenta-tion. We will taste some foods of thestate and make a craft from this, ourlargest state in America. Cost is$15.00 and the deadline to register isApril 14. Adults age 55 and over areinvited to register for this programonline or by sending your name,address, daytime phone numberand the appropriate fee to GreatParks Club, Hamilton County ParkDistrict, 10245 Winton Road,Cincinnati, OH 45231. Make checkspayable to the Hamilton CountyPark District.

APRIL 29 -30ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWFinneytown High School - 8916 Fontainebleau Terrace

Secondary Campus MediaCenter

Thursday, April 29 - 6 -8:30 p.m.Friday, April 30 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.High school students showcase

their artwork and photographyskills in the annual event.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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HAPPENINGSEVENTS

MAY 1CHLOE BECKER MEMORIALSENIOR BRIDGE TOURNAMENTSpringfield Township Senior Center- 9158 Winton Road

9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cost - $30 per couple. You must

arrange for your own partner.Registration forms available at

the Springfield Township SeniorCenter

For more information, contactIrene Hufnagel at 931-1461.

Deadline to register - April 28.

MAY 1ST. VIVIAN TOY & CLOTHING SALESt. Vivian School & Church -7600 Winton Road

9 a.m. to noonMark your calendars for St.

Vivian’s annual toy and clothingsale! Gently used items will be forsale! You are sure to find somegreat bargains! The event will beheld in the Activity Center locatedin the back of the school. Cash only.

Call 728-4331 for more informa-tion.

MAY 4FINNEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOLBAND FESTIVAL8916 Fontainebleau Terrace at theSwartzel Performing Arts Center

7 p.m; Final concert of the yearfor members of the FinneytownBand programs.

MAY 6SENIOR RECOGNITION BANDCONCERT WINTON WOODSHIGH SCHOOL1231 W. Kemper Road - 7 p.m.

Call 619-2420 for information.

MAY 6-27MT. HEALTHY ELEMENTARYSCHOOLS FINAL GOODBYE

Five elementary schools willclose at the end of the school yearto make way for the new Northand South Elementary Schools!Were you alumni? Join us as we

celebrate new beginnings!Thursday, May 6 - 7 p.m. - New

Burlington ElementaryTuesday, May 11 - 6 p.m. -

History of the Hoop - HoopElementary

Thursday, May 13 - 6:30 p.m.during Spring Education Fair -Duvall Elementary

Friday, May 14 - 6 - 8 p.m. -Greener Elementary

Thursday, May 27 - 6 - 8 p.m.during Spring Education Fair -Frost Elementary

MAY 7VETERANS ADMINISTRATIONMOBILE UNITAT the Springfield Township CivicCenter

Calling all veterans! Stop by theSpringfield Township Senior Centerto talk with representatives fromthe Veterans Administration.Representatives will be able toanswer your questions regardingbenefits that are eligible to veteransand their spouses between thehours of 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thisevent is free of charge. No registra-tion necessary. Call 522-1154 formore information.

MAY 7THE MICHAEL BENSON JAZZCONCERTSt. Xavier High School - 600 North Bend Road

Friday, May 7 - 6:30 p.m.Concert begins in The Black BoxAdults - $15 Students & chil-

dren - $5For information call 761-7815,

ext. 510

MAY 8COMPOSTING BIN SALE!

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Hamilton County Solid

Waste District is hosting aComposting Event at two locationsin Hamilton County. The event fea-tures deeply discounted compostbins (only $35!), regularly sched-uled composting demonstrations,and composting experts to answerall your questions.

Princeton High School - 11080Chester Road (In parking lot acrossfrom high school)

Cincinnati State and TechnicalCollege - 3520 Central Parkway (Inparking lot C off of LudlowAvenue)

MAY 11FINNEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOLCHORAL FESTIVAL8916 Fontainebleau Terrace at theSwartzel Performing Arts Center

7 p.m.

MAY 13ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERTWinton Woods High School - 1231 W. Kemper Road

7 p.m.Call 619-2420 for information.

MAY 18ART SHOWWinton Woods High School - 1231 W. Kemper Road

6 p.m.Call 619-2420 for information.

MAY 18VARSITY ENSEMBLE AND JAZZBAND CONCERTWinton Woods High School -1231 W. Kemper Road

7:30 p.m.Call 619-2420 for information

MAY 21WINTON WOODS GLORIOUSGARDENS TOUR

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Begin with a hearty breakfast

before traveling to Spring GroveCemetery. A leader in landscapedesign and management, SpringGrove Cemetery boasts 733 acresand is nationally recognized for itsexotic and native plants, State andNational champion trees and itsCentenarian collection. A walkingtour will explore some of theseunique features. Then it’s off toGlenwood Gardens for lunch. Thisquiet park is home to HighfieldDiscovery Garden, walking trailsand the Legacy Garden. After

lunch, we’ll explore just a few ofthe outstanding amenities offeredby this park. Bring garden glovesand a trowel; you may get yourhands dirty! Cost is $60.00 and thedeadline to register is May 6.

Adults age 55 and over areinvited to register for these pro-grams online or by sending yourname, address, daytime phonenumber and the appropriate fee toGreat Parks Club, Hamilton CountyPark District, 10245 Winton Road,Cincinnati, OH 45231. Make checkspayable to the Hamilton CountyPark District.

JUNE 15 - JUNE 19SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP KIDS FIREACADEMY (AGES 8-12)

10:00 a.m. to noon each day ofcamp

Students will learn about thedaily activities of a firefighter. Basicfirst aid and CPR, making fireescape plans, proper use of a fireextinguisher and severe weathersafety will all be taught. The KidsFire Academy is open toSpringfield Township children ages8 - 12 only and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Presented by the SpringfieldTownship Fire Department. Call522-1410 to register or for moreinformation. This camp accepts 20children.

JUNE 18-20ST. VIVIAN FESTIVALSt. Vivian Church - 7600 Winton Road

Friday, June 18: 6 - 11 p.m.;Saturday, June 19: 4-11 p.m.;Sunday, June 20: 4-10 p.m.

Features all of your favorites!Games, rides, food, entertainment,gambling & bingo in air-condi-tioned comfort! There will be a DJFriday and Saturday nights and ofcourse Father’s Day FireworksSunday at 10 p.m.. Raffle grandprize will be $10,000!!! For moreinformation call 728-4331

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HAPPENINGSEVENTS

JUNE 21-26SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP KIDSPOLICE ACADEMY (AGES 8-13)

9 a.m. - noon each day of campChildren participating in the

program have the opportunity tointeract with police officers on anindividual basis while learningabout the operation of a policedepartment as well as fingerprint-ing, bike patrol, safety and canineuse. The Kids Police Academy isopen to Springfield Township chil-dren ages 8 -13 only and filled on afirst-come, first-served basis. The

week concludes with a graduationceremony and pizza party for thestudents and officers. Presented bythe Springfield Township PoliceDepartment. Please call Officer KenKlayer at 729-1300 for more infor-mation. Registration will be open to20 children. Register online atwww.springfieldtwp.org.

JUNE 25-27CORPUS CHRISTI FESTIVAL

2014 Springdale RoadFriday, June 25: 6 p.m. - mid-

nightSaturday, June 26: 5 p.m. - mid-

night

Sunday, June 27: 3-10 p.m.;Family time from 3-5 p.m.

For more information call 825-0618

JUNE 25-27PANEGYRI GREEK FESTIVALHoly Trinity - St. Nicholas GreekOrthodox Church - 7000 Winton Road

Friday, June 25: 5-11 p.m.;Saturday, June 26: 3-11 p.m.;Sunday, June 27: 1-8 p.m. HolyTrinity-St. Nicholas GreekOrthodox Church in Finneytownhosts this annual big, fat Greek cel-ebration, which draws thousands

for food and fun the last weekendin June. Greek fare such as baklava,souvlaki, gyros and dolmas - muchof it made by members of the con-gregation - is a huge draw. And it’sa hoot to watch hundreds of peoplejoin in the folk dancing, led by chil-dren of the local Greek community,who have practiced for months.Everybody’s welcome, whether youknow the steps or not. Crafts, fromjewelry to paintings, are on sale,and the Greek music doesn’t quit.There’s a free parking shuttle fromSt. Xavier High School at 600 NorthBend Road. Opa! It’s festival time!For more information call 591-0030.

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JUNE 5THE BIGGESTSPRINGFIELDTOWNSHIPCOMMUNITYGARAGE SALE!!

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. It’s spring-clean-

ing time, but don’tthrow everythingout! June 5th willmark SpringfieldTownship’s annualCommunity GarageSale Event! Last yearover 1,400 came toshop! This one day“sale-a-bration” isthe perfect time tosell your unwanteditems and make afew bucks! Bothindoor and outdoorbooth spaces arenow available to res-idents of theTownship for just $5-$15. The fees willpay for all of theadvertising used todraw in the largestcrowds. As an addedbenefit, Goodwillwill take donationsafter event is over!There will only be 63spaces available, soregister early! This isa rain or shine event,no refunds.Shoppers- prepare tobe dazzled and bringa van! This will beone garage sale youwon’t want to miss!Doors open at 9:00a.m. - ** Due to out-door vendors settingup, we will notallow cars to enterthe parking lotbefore 9:00 a.m.Please no early birdshoppers. Call 522-1410 to register.

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