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Summer 2021 - City of Springdale
Summer 2021

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                                                                          Saturday, September 11, 2021 • 3:00 - 9:00pm
The process to update Springdale’s Comprehensive Plan is under            Join your neighbors and community friends for a full
way, with the goal to adopt the updated plan by the end of this           day of wholesome family fun and entertainment at the
year. The Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2002, serves as a           Springdale ComeUnity Bash on Saturday, September
guide for making development decisions and will address such              11. As the name would imply, the event is offered to
topics as economic development, housing, parks and recreation,            provide an opportunity for people of all ages in the
transportation, and land use and development trends.                      community to come together, socialize, and enjoy life
                                                                          in Springdale. Let’s commemorate those we lost on
Springdale residents and stakeholders had the opportunity to
                                                                          9/11 and wear our Red, White, and Blue.
provide comments and ideas in a series of surveys throughout
the month of July. The survey results will be posted to www.                               Family MudQuest
PlanSpringdale.org in August.                                                     September 11, 2021 • 1:00 - 3:00pm
The draft goals and objectives will be made available for public          Get down and dirty in the ‘Dale with your family
review and comment. A public open house will be scheduled later           and friends in the 9th annual Family MudQuest.
this year, where residents and stakeholders will be able to view maps     Through mud pits, over hay bales, and down the
and other plan components, speak to City staff and consultants about      slippery slope are just a few of the challenges in this
the plan, and provide additional comments. Please be sure to follow       messy and fun family event. The Family MudQuest
Springdale on Facebook for further updates and announcements.             will be held on Field #5 at the Community Center
                                                                          and begins at 1:00pm. Registration begins August 9.
Aldi Coming to Springdale                                                 Space is limited.
                                                                                     Food, Fun & Entertainment
                                                                                  September 11, 2021 • 3:00 - 9:00pm
                                                                          There will be a series of three local bands performing
                                                                          in the amphitheater with music to appeal to a wide
                                                                          range of taste. At 3:00pm, Saffire Express will take the
                                                                          stage, playing their unique blend of contemporary,
                                                                          classic rock, and 50s-60s hits. Beginning at 5:00pm,
Renovations continue to the 26,000 sq. ft. former Michael’s space at      the Jason Owens Band will hit the stage with some
Springdale Plaza. We are excited to see progress on what will be a        of the biggest country singles and modern day hits.
new Aldi store in Springdale. Expected to open later this year, it will   The Everyday People Band will take the stage at
be joining Five Below as the newest tenants to that shopping center.      7:30pm. The Everyday People Band is one of the most
                                                                          sought after bands in the area, providing a concert
Bugatti’s Grand Opening                                                   level performance. They offer Motown, R&B, Pop,
                                                                          Funk, and Disco. The Cincinnati Circus will present
Mayor Doyle H. Webster
                                                                          their amazing Stunt Side Show with performances
and other City officials
                                                                          scheduled for 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Each show will
helped celebrate the grand
                                                                          provide you with comedy, juggling, magic, dazzling
opening of Bugatti’s
                                                                          stunts, and more! There will be an abundance of
Cuisine & Cocktails,
                                                                          other family friendly activities throughout the
located at 340 Glensprings
                                                                          afternoon and evening, including a climbing wall,
Drive. Visit https://
                                                                          petting zoo, and games for all ages, all free of charge.
bugattiscuisine.com/ to
                                                                          Our local service groups and organizations will have
view the large menu or to
                                                                          food and refreshments available for purchase. So
make reservations.
                                                                          come out and enjoy this year’s ComeUnity Bash!
Summer 2021 - City of Springdale
City of Springdale Staff Updates Tax Department
                                                                      Natasha Allan joined the Tax Department
Fire Department                                                       in May of 2021. A graduate of North
                                                                      College Hill High School, she went to
After serving the Springdale Fire
                                                                      Thomas More University to pursue a
Department for 31 years, the last 8 years as
                                                                      degree in English. Prior to arriving in
Chief, Michael Hoffman retired on May 28,
                                                                      Springdale, Natasha was employed by
2021. Beginning as a part-time Firefighter
                                                                      the National Highway Traffic Safety
in 1990, Chief Hoffman became the Chief
                                                                      Administration as a Crash Investigator and
Fire Inspector in 1996, was promoted to
                                                                      Reconstructionist.
Assistant Fire Chief in 2008, and ultimately
was appointed as Chief in 2013. Inspired                              Natasha’s hobbies include gardening, cooking, and reading
by his father and grandfather, Mike                                   historical fiction novels, with her favorite being The Pillars of
became a third-generation Firefighter, and after what would be        the Earth. She is married to her best friend, Dustin, who makes
a 40-year career in the fire service, he is now looking forward       her laugh constantly. Avid do-it-yourselfers, Natasha and her
to spending his retirement years with his wife in Florida.            husband are always in the middle of a home improvement
                                                                      project. In addition to two awesome children, Donovan and
Anthony Stanley was promoted to Fire                                  Lily, they also have a Corgi named Butters Vanderbilt Allan and
Chief of the Springdale Fire Department                               cats named Fitzgerald, Francis, and Cottonball Reginald Allan.
effective May 28, 2021, after the retirement                          In their down time, the family enjoys hiking and crafting.
of Fire Chief Michael Hoffman. Chief
Stanley is a long-tenured member of the                               Kristen Sullivan also joined the Tax
Fire Department with twenty-two years of                              Department in May of 2021. She moved
distinguished service. He started on April                            to Oxford from northeast Ohio after high
12, 1999, as a recruit. Chief Stanley was                             school to attend Miami University. Kristen
promoted from Firefighter/Paramedic to                                then spent the next 18+ years taking classes
Fire Captain on March 15, 2010. He served as the EMS Captain          and working for the university as a sous
and the Training Captain for the department during his time           chef in the dining halls. She has received
in that position and was later promoted to Assistant Fire Chief       a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology &
on June 2, 2013. Chief Stanley has trained extensively in the         Health with a focus on education, health
areas of incident management, business administration, and            literacy, and health coaching. Outside of work, Kristen spends
leadership, to name a few. He prides himself on his work              time with her family and animals, and enjoys her hobbies of
ethic and looks forward to serving in his new role. In his free       puzzles, sewing and crafts, and volunteering with the Society
time, Chief Stanley enjoys working on construction projects,          for Creative Anachronism where she researches and teaches
coaching basketball, and spending time with his family.               medieval cooking methods and practices.

New Employees Giving Attention to City Infrastructure
Steve Jordon started full-time with the                               Jesse Creech joined the Public Works team
Public Works Department in February                                   in May of 2021 as a full-time Maintenance
of 2021 as a Maintenance Worker. Steve                                Worker. After attending Lakota High
has joined the team after working at the                              School, Jesse attended the Warren County
Ohio Department of Transportation for a                               Career Center and specialized in HVAC.
number of years and brings a wealth of                                He was employed at a local heating and
experience and knowledge with him. He                                 air conditioning company for a number
currently resides in Ross Township with                               of years before joining our team. Jesse
his wife and three children. When not                                 brings a wealth of general construction
working for the City, Steve is working around his cattle farm         knowledge to the existing pool of talent. In his free time, Jesse
and enjoys camping in his free time.                                  competitively hunts with beagles, enjoys the outdoors, and
                                                                      spends time with his friends and family.
Dylan Wray joined the Public Works
Department as a full-time Maintenance
Worker in April of 2021. He previously
worked at the City of Lebanon as a part-
time employee in the Parks Department.
Dylan is a graduate of Lebanon High
School. In his free time, Dylan enjoys
hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, and
spending time with family.

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Required Immunizations for School Attendance                                               Ten-Digit Calling this
The Ohio Department of Health requires the following immunizations for school age
children prior to fall 2021 enrollment:
                                                                                           Fall for 513
                                                                                           Beginning October 24, 2021, residents
Meningococcal vaccine              One dose prior to seventh grade; two doses prior to     within the 513 area code will be
                                   twelfth grade                                           required to dial the area code plus
                                                                                           the seven-digit number for all local
Tdap                               Four doses prior to kindergarten; one dose after the    calls. In July of 2020, the Federal
                                   tenth birthday                                          Communications Commission (FCC)
Hepatitis A                        Prior to Preschool, Head Start, or Child Care           adopted rules establishing a nationwide
                                                                                           three-digit number (988) for the
Polio                              Three doses of IPV prior to entering kindergarten
                                                                                           National Suicide Prevention & Mental
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Two doses of MMR prior to entering kindergarten                Health Crisis Lifeline. It was necessary
                                                                                           for the FCC to implement ten-digit
Hepatitis B                        Three doses of HEP B prior to entering kindergarten
                                                                                           dialing in order for 988 to work and be
Chickenpox                         Two doses of varicella vaccine prior to entering        active by July 16, 2022. Ten-digit dialing
                                   kindergarten                                            has been implemented in 36 states to
                                                                                           date, and the FCC says the switch will
Remember to obtain proof of the vaccination prior to the first day of school.              make it easier for Americans in crisis to
The Springdale Health Department provides Vaccines for Children (VFC) for                  reach the help they need.
Medicaid-eligible and uninsured children. The VFC clinics are held on the first and
third Wednesday morning of each month. Call 513-346-5725 to schedule a VFC                 All programmed numbers in phones,
appointment with the Springdale Health Department.                                         safety or security devices, or other
                                                                                           telephonic equipment such as fax
For a complete outline of the ODH’s Immunization Summary for Preschool and                 machines will need to be reprogrammed
School Attendance, visit:                                                                  using the new dialing procedures.
https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/immunization/                    Three-digit dialing for numbers such
media/immunizations-for-child-care-head-start-and-preschool                                as 211, 311, 411, and 911 will continue
                                                                                           to work using only those three digits.
https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/Immunization/
                                                                                           If local calls are made with only seven
Required-Vaccines-Child-Care-School/Required-Vaccines-Child-Care-School
                                                                                           digits on or after October 24, a recording
                                                                                           will inform you the call cannot be
The Springdale Garden Club News                                                            completed and will require you to hang
                                                                                           up and dial the ten-digit number.
Since this spring, the Springdale Garden
Club has been reinvigorating the planters at

                                                                                                  Join Us!
the front of the Community Center. Many
of you will be returning to that building for
the first time in quite a while to take part in
the activities you have been missing for so
long. Take some time on the way in to smell                                                       Regularly Scheduled
the roses (and other flowers)!                                                                     Monthly Meetings
On August 9, we plan to start a new year                                                      Held at the Springdale Municipal
for the club with a salad supper and                                                          Building, 11700 Springfield Pike:
planning session. We will be meeting at one
of our members’ homes, and it is always a                                                                    City Council
fun occasion to see the host’s garden.                                                                 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of
                                                                                                         each month at 7 p.m.
September 13 is a business meeting where
we will plan for our big event of the year,                                                           Planning Commission
our flower show, which is scheduled for                                                          2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
October 16. This year, it is entitled “When                                                               Board of Health
Art and Botany Collide.” It is a free event                                                      2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
for both the arrangers who are entering                                                                (except June, July & August)
their works and for our visitors who will be viewing the works. The arrangers are to
                                                                                                     Board of Zoning Appeals
select any piece of art they love and create a flower arrangement to represent that art.
                                                                                                  4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
All are invited to enter, but we are limited on space. If interested, call Gwen at 513-         (November & December 2021 - 3rd Tuesday)
746-1509. Flyers with more particulars are available at the Community Center.
                                                                                               Held at the Community Center:
On November 15, we will be making wreaths and swags for the “Welcome to
Springdale” signs and for our community buildings. We meet at the Fire Station from                  Recreation Commission
6:00pm to 8:00pm. All are welcome to participate, and we will be happy to show you              1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
how to make them.                                                                                      (except June, July & August)
For more information about the Garden Club, or one of the events described above,                  For more information about
contact Joan Knox at 513-674-7755 or joanknox99@fuse.net.                                       meetings and events, please call the
                                                                                                  Municipal Building at 346-5700.
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Grandparent Scam
We have seen an increase in what is known as a “Grandparent Scam” in the region
and have had a couple instances in Springdale. Grandparent Scams begin with a                       How can
phone call from someone posing as their grandchild or child. They will speak in a
frantic voice and quickly describe some type of trouble they are in, like being arrested
or in some type of accident. Then another person will take over the phone call acting
                                                                                                    we help?
as the “arresting officer” or some other person of authority. Usually, they will have                  Police or Fire Emergency
a small amount of knowledge of the grandchild that they found online or on social
media. However, sometimes the grandparent may actually give the suspects their
                                                                                                                  9•1•1
                                                                                                   Not an emergency? Then call
grandchild’s name by responding “Sally, is that you?” The person of authority will                      346-5760 for Police
then give the grandparent instructions on how they can wire “bond” money or                              346-5580 for Fire
“settlement” money to some location, often a foreign country. Although it sounds               General Information.........................346-5700
hard to believe, the suspects are very good at their act and can be quite convincing.
                                                                                               Mayor Doyle Webster
There are a couple things you can do to avoid falling victim to the Grandparent                  City Building.............................. 346-5705
Scam. First, just slow down and never be in a hurry to send money to someone you                 Home ..................................... 671-4489
do not know. Think about how realistic the situation is and what is the likelihood of          Clerk of Council/Finance Director
this being real; trust your instincts. Second, make a couple of inquiring phone calls.         Kathy McNear ............................... 671-2510
With cell phones, it is fairly easy to get in touch with someone, so make a call to your       City Administrator
                                                                                               John J. Jones ................................ 346-5700
grandchild, their parents, co-workers, or friends if you know them. It should be easy
to find out if they have actually been arrested or in an accident. Of course, you can          Assistant City Administrator
                                                                                               Brian Uhl ..................................... 346-5700
always call the Police Department and ask an officer if it seems real. Usually, we
                                                                                               Building Department........................ 346-5730
can do some quick investigation and determine if it is a real situation or a scam. The
Springdale Police Department non-emergency phone number is 513-346-5760.                       Finance Department........................ 346-5700
                                                                                               Police Department (non-emergency) ...... 346-5760

Citizens Police Academy                                                                        Fire Department (non-emergency).......... 346-5580
                                                                                               Health Department.......................... 346-5725
The Springdale Police Department will be hosting its 9th Citizens Police Academy               Public Works Department ................. 346-5520
beginning September 13, 2021. The Citizens Police Academy is an 8-week program                 Property Maintenance
designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Springdale Police                     & Zoning Hotline ............................ 346-5734
Department. It consists of a series of classes and discussions held once a week on             Recreation Department .....................346-3910
Monday night from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The class size is limited to approximately
                                                                                               Income Tax Department.....................346-5715
15 students, and there is no cost to attend. The next class will start September 13,
                                                                                               Internet Address .............. www.springdale.org
2021, and will graduate November 1, 2021.
                                                                                               e-mail address ............. admin@springdale.org
Students will be instructed in the areas of:
   Overview of the Police Department and Municipal Government
    Current Issues, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure

   Use of Force / Less Lethal                                                                  Annual Health Fair
   Use of Force Practical Scenarios                                                            Springdale Community Center
   Patrol Tactics / OVI / Traffic Stops                                                           11999 Lawnview Avenue
   Criminal and Narcotics Investigations                                                          Tuesday, October 5, 2021
   Crime Scene Investigation                                                                           12:00 - 2:00pm
Each student will be provided with an academy shirt and a training manual.                  Adult flu vaccinations available for $25
Donated meals from restaurants within the City and the academy alumni will be                • Some Medicare plans can be billed
provided prior to each class so students can build camaraderie amongst each other.           • Bring all of your insurance cards
All students considered for the Springdale Citizens Police Academy must sign                 • Free flu vaccinations if no insurance
a waiver of liability prior to attending the academy and may be subject to a
background investigation. This is not a “Citizens on Patrol” academy; it is strictly for    Free flu vaccinations for children
educational purposes.                                                                       Free blood pressure checks
For more information, contact Officer Keenan Riordan at kriordan@springdale.org or          Free BMI (body mass index) screening
513-346-5530.

Charter Amendments
At their July 21, 2021, meeting, Springdale City Council gave consideration to
two pieces of legislation for proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of
Springdale. If passed by Council, the electorate will then be afforded the opportunity         Call Springdale Health
to vote on those amendments at the November 2, 2021, general election. A notice              Department for Appointment
outlining the proposed amendments will be sent to every registered voter prior to the
election. Additional information will also be posted on the City’s website at www.
springdale.org.                                                                                  513-346-5725
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!                                             Fall Leaf Collection Will Be Upon
OCTOBER 2 FROM 11:00am TO 3:00pm                                       Us Soon
Springdale Fire Department • 12147 Lawnview Ave                        The Public Works Department is once again gearing up
                                                                       for the annual leaf collection program which typically
                  513-346-5580                                         begins in late October. Please DO NOT place leaves in
After missing last year due to COVID-19, we are anticipating           the street because stormwater flow and structures can
a comeback year for our open house at the Fire Department.             be blocked, causing the potential for roadway flooding.
There will be activities for everyone and plenty of food. We           Instead, leaves should be placed behind the curb, but not
look forward to seeing each of you this year. Look for more            blocking sidewalks or covering fire hydrants. Leaves must
information as we get closer to October 2. An updated list             be free of debris, such as litter, trash, limbs, and branches.
of events will be on our Facebook, or feel free to contact us at       These items cannot be collected with the leaves and
the firehouse.                                                         piles containing these items will be left until the resident
                                                                       removes this unacceptable material. Limbs and branches
                                                                       which are stacked in a separate pile will continue to be
                                                                       collected by the City under the chipper program that
                                                                       continues to operate during leaf collection.
                                                                       This year, residents will be permitted to bring leaves to
                                                                       the curb until Sunday, December 5, 2021. Residents are
                                                                       no longer allowed to bring additional leaves to the curb
                                                                       after this date. Leaves brought out by December 5 will be
                                                                       collected, but any leaves after this date must be bagged
                                                                       and placed at the curb for regular trash collection.

                                                                       Chipper Program Continues to
                                                                       Operate during Fall Leaf Season
                                                                       Residents are asked to place brush and limbs with the cut
                                                                       ends facing the road in a separate pile and away from the
                                                                       leaves. Keep in mind that the brush program only handles
                                                                       woody materials such as branches, limbs, and logs, while
                                                                       the leaf program only handles leaves. All herbaceous
                                                                       landscape plant material must be bagged for regular
As we recover from COVID-19, please remember to routinely              Rumpke collection as this material cannot be handled by
check in on family, friends, and neighbors. Many people may            either the chipper or the leaf machine. As a reminder, this
still be dealing with the emotional and psychological impacts          is a residential service only and any material generated
of the pandemic. A friendly visit or phone call can help.              by a contractor shall be removed by those performing the
Look out for these potential signs of mental health concerns:          work. Please have all acceptable material placed at the
                                                                       side of the curb by Monday morning at 7:00am in order to
 Avoidance of social situations                                       ensure timely collection.
 A basic inability to concentrate or perform daily tasks
 Low energy levels
 Unexplained aches and pains
                                                                       9 Easy Steps to Cleaner Stormwater
 Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness                             While heavy rainfall events are becoming more frequent,
 Substances abuse (smoking, drinking, drugs)                          the need for cleaner stormwater becomes even more
 Severe anger, worry, or confusion                                    necessary as this will one day be your drinking water.
 Verbal or physical confrontations with friends and family            Here are nine simple things that you can do to help the
 Thoughts of self-harm or harm to others                              stormwater remain clean.
Proven methods to improve mental health:                               1. Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways and
 Seek professional help if needed                                        sidewalks.
 Connect with friends and family                                      2. Never dump anything down storm drains or in the
                                                                          streams.
 Keep a positive outlook
                                                                       3. Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
 Stay active, exercise
                                                                       4. Compost yard waste.
 Help others
                                                                       5. Use least toxic pesticides, follow the labels, and learn
 Get adequate sleep                                                      how to prevent pest problems.
 Develop healthy coping skills                                        6. Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.
 Meditate or pray                                                        Consider capturing the rainwater in a rain barrel and
If you have additional questions or concerns, please call                 using the water to irrigate landscaping.
the Springdale Health Department at 513-346-5725. We will              7. Take your car to the car wash where water is recycled
provide referrals to local agencies that specialize in treatment          instead of washing it in the driveway.
and care. In extreme cases, call the suicide hotline (1-800-273-       8. Check your car for leaks, and recycle your motor oil.
8255) or 911 for immediate help.                                       9. Pick up after your pet.
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Springdale Community Center Members can register online for Programs and Events, Room Rentals for
                                                    Birthday Parties and Family Gatherings, and Membership Renewals. Visit www.springdale.org/goplay!

         Community Center                                                     YOUTH PROGRAMS                                         Club Rec is open to all
                                                                                                                                     Springdale youth in 5th- 8th
             2021 Memberships                                               Teen Fit                                                 grades. It’s a great way to
 ALL REGISTERED RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY CENTER.        Sunday, October 17 • 1:30 - 4:30pm                       socialize with friends, participate
               (PLEASE CALL 346-3910 FOR INFORMATION)
                                                                            This class will cover the basics of cardio, strength     in fun activities, and help out in the community.
                                                                            training, and nutrition. All teens are welcome to        Contact Elaine Hansen for additional information
  Type                                                Individual   Family
                                                                            learn the proper way to work out and eat in this         on events EHansen@springdale.org.
  Activity Membership                                   $20        $30
                                                                            hands-on class. After passing the class, those 13                   SCC Members - $2 per event
  Fitness Membership                                    $50        $70
                                                                            and older with a Springdale Community Center                        Non-SCC Members - $4 per event
  Pool Membership                                       $75        $95      Fitness Membership will be able to use the                          Participants must pre-register
  Racquetball Membership                                $15        $25      Fitness Center. Registration required. A current
  Must have Activity, Fitness or Pool Membership.                                                                                               for all ClubRec events
                                                                            Community Center Membership is required.
  Senior Resident Membership                            $20                 See a Fitness Center Team Member for more                Freaky Friday Festivities
  Residents 62 and older will receive an Individual
  Pool Membership, access to the Racquetball Courts                         information.                                             August, “Friday the 13th” • 6:30 - 8:30pm
  and Senior Lounge at this special price.                                                                                           Where fun and scary meet.
  Senior Non-Resident                                   $20                 Tiny Gym Time                                            Registration: July 10 - August 12
  Activity Membership                                                       Fridays (Begins Oct 1) • 10:00 - 11:30am
  Non-resident seniors 62 and older may join the                            Come tumble, run, jump, and play with us during          Fall Fest
  Community Center and enjoy the same benefits
                                                                            Tiny Gym Time at the Springdale Community                October 8 • 6:00 - 8:00pm
  as an Activity Membership, which does not
  include access to the Fitness Center or the Pool.                         Center on Fridays from 10:00am-11:30am starting          Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Enjoy a fall
  Non-Resident                                         $300        $400     Friday, October 1. Free and for ages 2-5 years           themed evening of games and activities. End
    Six Month Option                                    $160       $225     old. For more information, contact Springdale            the night by cooking s’mores over the open fire.
  Business Membership                                  $150        $200     Parks and Recreation Department at 346-3910.             Registration: September 10 - October 7
    Six Month Option                                    $85        $125

             Springdale offers                                                   YOUTH SPORTS                                          ACTIVE ADULTS
         Active Duty Military Pass                                          Springdale Community Center Members                    Co-Ed Cornhole league
      The City of Springdale will grant a complimentary annual              (SCC) may register beginning September 1,              Thursday Evenings
 Community Center membership to any Springdale resident, spouse             2021. SCC Activity membership requirement              Register NOW
   and dependent children who are serving full-time active duty in
  the military. Membership will be granted on an annual basis with          waived for residents participating in youth sports     Play Begins: September
     verification of “Active Duty Orders” and proof of residency.           for their first time. Non-resident registration        Price: $25 per team of two
                                                                            begins October 1 and fee is an additional $25 per
         Daily Hours of Operation                                           child. Youth sports fees may be paid online with       Co-Ed Racquetball
                                                                            credit card (SCC members only) or in person with       Days Vary
  Monday - Friday.......................9am - 9pm
  Fitness Center, Indoor Track, Main Gymnasium, Racquetball Courts,         cash, check or card. For online registration, visit    Registration Begins: November 1, 2021
  and Senior Lounge open at 6:00am. Monday-Friday mornings.                 www.springdale.org.                                    Play Begins: January, 2022
  Saturday................................9am - 5pm                                                                                Price: $5
  Sunday..................................1pm - 9pm
                                                                            Instructional Basketball
  Times are subject to change and will be posted at the Community Center.
                                                                            Children in kindergarten and 1st grade                 Women’s Volleyball
                                                                            Registration: September 1 - September 30 - $20         Wednesday Evenings
                Holiday Schedule                                                          ($35 beginning 10/1)                     Registration Begins:
  Labor Day Monday, September 6................ Closed                      Basketball – Youth and teens in grades 2-12            November 1, 2021 (SCC member teams)
                                      (Pool Open: 12pm - 8pm)               Registration: September 1 - September 30 - $40         December 1, 2021 (Non-SCC member teams)
  Thanksgiving Thursday, November 25.......... Closed                                     ($55 beginning 10/1)                     Play Begins: January, 2022
                                                                                                                                   Price: SCC Member Teams $135
                                                                            Cheerleading – Youth in grades 1-5                            SCC Non-Member Teams $235
What is SYB                                                                 Registration: September 1 - September 30 - $20
                                                                                                                                   Springdale businesses may register a team
(Springdale                                                                               ($35 beginning 10/1)
                                                                                                                                   beginning November 1 for $135.
Youth Boosters)?
About the Springdale Youth
Boosters: The group is a non-profit, volunteer-
                                                                                          REGULAR POOL SEASON                                    Now – September 6
based organization comprised of Springdale                                       Pool Season Hours                                   Pool Concession Stand
residents working together to secure donations                                   Now - August 8 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm                   Open during pool hours. 
that help provide more affordable youth sports                                   Extended Pool Season Hours
programs in Springdale. To join, contact                                         Aug. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 & Sept. 4-6                Pool Closes for
Springdaleyouthbooster@yahoo.com.                                                12:00pm - 8:00pm                                    Season September 6.
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FITNESS PROGRAMS
Ballroom Dancing                                      Hip-Hop Spin                                          Slimnastics
Thursday • 3:00 - 4:30pm                              Monday, Wednesday, Thursday • 7:15-8:15pm             Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:15-10:15am
This beginner class will introduce dancers to         2nd Sunday of every Month • 1:15 - 2:15pm             A class for women that combines the best parts
Detroit style ballroom dancing. We recommend          Hip-Hop Spin is about getting on the bike and         of dancing and aerobics into one to lower body
that women wear small heels with felt pad             spinning to your favorite Hip-Hop music while         fat and burn calories. Instructor – Sue 738-0361
coverings and men wear leather soled shoes.           burning calories. Instructor – Inga 341-5669
Instructor – Kathye and Greg 604-2483                                                                       Slimnastics +
                                                      Jazzercise                                            Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 10:30-11:30am
Boot Camp                                             Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 5:55 - 6:55pm             Join us after Slimnastics as we have some fun
Monday • 5:30 - 6:15pm                                Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday • 9:30-10:30am            and learn a few new dances. Instructor – Joyce
Join us for a high energy, fat burning workout that   A high-intensity mix of dance-based cardio and        825-3057
utilizes military moves with body weight that’s       strength training for a calorie-crushing total body
sure to help build stamina, promote weight loss,      workout. Instructor – Elaine S. 260-3604
                                                                                                            Tai Chi for Health
                                                                                                            Monday • 1:00 - 2:00pm
and build muscle. Instructor – Fitness Center
Team 346-3910                                         L.I.F.E. – Low Impact                                 A gentle, yet powerful exercise form that
                                                                                                            combines fluid movements, breathing, and
                                                      Fun(ctional) Exercises                                stretching to improve muscle tone, balance,
H.I.I.T. Fit                                          Tuesday, Thursday • 11:00am - 12:00pm                 flexibility, and reduce stress. Instructor – Barbara
Tuesday, Thursday • 5:55 - 6:55pm                     This class promotes stronger bones, better balance,   267-0409
Saturday • 11:00am - 12:00pm                          and healthier bodies that will help with everyday
This action packed high intensity interval            tasks. Instructor – Fitness Center Team 346-3910      Zumba
training (H.I.I.T.) class combines the benefits of                                                          Tuesday • 7:05 - 8:05pm
kickboxing and strength training that’s sure to       Line Dance                                            Zumba combines high energy and motivating
challenge your body and give you the results you      Thursday • 1:00 - 2:00pm                              music with unique moves and combinations for a
need. Instructor – Elaine M. 446-1839                 Open to singles and couples who want to learn         fun workout. Instructor – Melissa 969-4772
                                                      to dance or expand your existing dance skills
                                                      while having fun and exercising at the same time.
                                                      Instructor – Judy 520-2784

                                                             SPECIAL EVENTS
Neighborhood Yard Sales                               Shred Sensitive Documents                             Skills & Drills
Saturday, August 14 • 9:00am - 2:00pm                 Saturday, October 23 • 9:30am - 12:30pm               Basketball Clinic
Clean out the garage, attic and basement while        A mobile shredding unit will be on                    Saturday, November 13 • 10:00am-12:00pm
earning some cash during this year’s Neighborhood     site at the Community Center on                       Participants 7-12 years of age will run through
Yard Sales. The best part of all, the sale is right   Saturday, October 23 from 9:30am-12:30pm so           various fundamental drills to improve their technique
at YOUR house. The City of Springdale will            that residents may safely destroy their unwanted      and skills. Registration begins October 15.
widely publicize this community-wide event. Take      sensitive documents and records. This is an
advantage of the extra traffic of buyers who will     opportunity to dispose of those old financial and     Tree Lighting Ceremony
cruise Springdale looking for your bargains!          medical records, past bank statements and other       Monday, November 29 • 7:00pm
                                                      documents which you would not feel comfortable        The tree at Springdale’s Municipal Building will
Junior Olympics                                       throwing away in the trash. All material will be      be illuminated, officially beginning the holiday
Saturday, August 21 • 10:00-11:30am                   shredded onsite and recycled.                         season in Springdale. Springdale Elementary
The event is comprised of eight competitive events                                                          students will sing carols with a visit from Santa,
for boys and girls ages 10 and under. Event is free   Monster Mania IX:                                     and refreshments to follow. The public is invited
and open to the public. Pre-registration begins
August 1 at the Community Center. If interested in
                                                      A Monster Comeback                                    to this free event.
                                                      Saturday, October 23 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
volunteering, contact 346-3910.
                                                      Come down to the Community Center where kids
                                                                                                            Springdale Santa 5k
                                                                                                            Saturday, December 4 • 9:00am
Family Movie Night in the Park                        ages 2 through fourth grade will enjoy Halloween
                                                                                                            Run or walk our 1mile/5k course
Friday, October 1 • Movie                             games, activities, treats, haunted room tours, and
                                                      a costume contest. Registration begins October 1.     dressed as Santa or in
begins at dusk (approx. 7:20pm)                                                                             your festive holiday attire.
Fun for the whole family! Each fall, Springdale
Youth Boosters hosts a family movie night at the      Veteran’s Day Ceremony                                Afterwards join us for
                                                                                                            music, cookies, and cocoa
Springdale Community Center in the Amphitheater.      Thursday, November 11
                                                                                                            with Santa. Proceeds
Bring chairs and blankets to get comfortable.         Springdale Veteran’s Memorial                         benefit Springdale Offering
Concessions will be open for a variety of snacks,     In honor of those who have defended                   Support (S.O.S) helping
hot dogs, drinks, and of course popcorn!              freedom, many paying the supreme sacrifice,           needy families in our community.
                                                      Springdale will present a special ceremony in         Registration begins November 1.
Father-Daughter Dance                                 commemoration of Veteran’s Day. Parking is
Saturday, October 9 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm                  available at the Municipal Complex. Groups
                                                                                                                  For any additional information on our
Fathers and their daughters will enjoy music,         interested in participating in this year’s tribute
                                                                                                             programs, events, and services, please check
dancing, food, and making memories. Tickets           should contact Matt Beaty at mbeaty@
                                                                                                              us out online at www.springdale.org/goplay,
will go on sale September 1 at the Springdale         springdale.org. Time and details to be
                                                                                                             346-3910, Annual Program Guide or Facebook
Community Center.                                     announced.
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  11700 Springfield Pike
  Springdale, Ohio 45246

   Mayor
   Doyle H. Webster
     Office .............................346-5705
     Home..............................671-4489
   At-Large Council Members
   Carolyn Ghantous .................328-4046
   Lawrence Hawkins III.............300-4607
   Joe Ramirez ........................608-9003
   Districts Council Members
      Jeffrey Anderson...............400-4786
      Holly McQuillan-Emerson ....742-2418
      Meghan Sullivan-Wisecup....293-6408
      Tom Vanover....................671-7034
   Clerk of Council/Finance Director
   Kathy McNear......................671-2510
   City Administrator
   John J. Jones.......................346-5700
   Assistant City Administrator
   Brian Uhl............................346-5700
   email ......................admin@springdale.org

                                                       www.springdale.org

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Concerts in the Park                                    Get the SCOOP!                                 15th Annual Business Expo/Chili
   Location: Springdale Community
                                                        The Scoop is a                                 Cook-Off to be Held October 5, 2021
                                                        bimonthly adult/senior newsletter with         The annual Business/Community Expo
             Center Amphitheatre                        two months of fun, educational programs
 11999 Lawnview Ave. Springdale, OH 45246                                                              & Chili Cook-Off is planned for Tuesday,
                                                        and activities planned to keep you             October 5, at the Community Center from
    Food: Springdale Youth Booster                      engaged. Mailing is by subscription to         11:00am to 2:00pm. Sponsored by the
          Concessions                                   active members age 55 and older. If you do     Springdale Chamber of Commerce, the
Derek Alan Band                                         not currently receive the Scoop and wish to    Expo is open to all businesses as well as
                                                        be added to our list, contact the Springdale   the public. The Expo is a free public event,
August 5, 2021 • 7:30 – 9:00pm
                                                        Community Center at 513-346-3910.
High energy popular country with a                                                                     complete with door prizes and free chili
modern sound and classic roots                          COVID-19                                       samples. If your business is interested in
                                                        As many of us have witnessed over the          having a booth or in donating door prizes,
Active Aging Week (October 4-8)                         past year, the information surrounding         contact Julie Matheny at 513-346-5712 or
Active Aging Week is back! Join us                      the COVID-19 virus changes regularly.          julie@kemperpondofficepark.com.
as we celebrate active adults ages 50                   For the most current information, please
and older and promote the benefits of                   utilize the following resources:               Garbage and Recycling Collection
leading an active, healthier lifestyle.
                                                        Ohio Department of Health’s                    Note – Thanksgiving Day
Once we begin, your week will be
                                                        Coronavirus Hotline: 833-4 ASK ODH             Rumpke collects trash and recycling
packed full of eventful sessions to keep                                                               on Thanksgiving Day. The Rumpke
you busy. We finish Active Aging Week                   To register for the vaccine, visit: https://
                                                                                                       schedule for the week remains
with a social where everyone is invited                 gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/
                                                                                                       unchanged.
to enjoy games, giveaways, activities,                  Springdale Health Department Website:
and light appetizers. It’s going to be a                https://www.springdale.org/health-
fun, educational, fit week!                             department.aspx
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