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7780 S. State Route 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Phone: (513) 683.8520 Fax: (513) 683.4325 Mark Sousa - Board Chair Joe Rozzi - Trustee Darryl Cordrey - Trustee Kurt Weber - Fiscal Officer Interim Township Administrator Scott Hughes (513) 239.2372 Police Department Scott Hughes - Police Chief (513) 683.0538 (Non Emergency) Fire & Emergency Services Jason Jewett - Fire Chief (513) 683.1622 (Non Emergency) Public Works Director Don Pelfrey (513) 683.5360 Planning and Zoning Administrator - Cathy Walton (513) 239.2371 Assistant Fiscal Officer Ellen Horman (513) 239.2377 Human Resources Manager Cheryl Allgeyer (513) 239.2384 Zoning Inspector Cory Sanders (513) 334.9689 Parks & Recreation Nicole Earley (513) 239.2391 Cemetery Sexton/PW Admin. Asst. Chrisie Hainey (513) 683.5320 Administrative Assistant Heather Murdock (513) 683-8520
Fall 2023
Did anyone else feel like this summer was a whirlwind and here and gone before we knew it? In this day and age, the days seem to fly by with calendars full of activities for the entire family and 24/7 digital access to everything can make us feel like we never disconnect. It's important to recharge and we hope you're enjoying your backyard fire pits to help you do so. There's just something so mesmerizing and calming about cozying up next to a fire. And, we know you need some relaxation after traveling through the construction zones to get home! Check out the SR 48 improvements on page 3 to stay in-the-know about what's happening. We've had man's best friend on our minds here lately. Did you know that the HTPD recently added a K9 to our staff? Join us in welcoming K9 Kahn to the Hamilton Township family! He and handler, Officer Alex Stephens are wrapping up their training that includes location of illegal narcotics, building searches, criminal tracking and apprehension, locating missing children, officer protection, and community relation programs. We are grateful to The Matt Haverkamp Foundation for donating the K9 to us! The Matt Haverkamp Foundation was established in 2005 in remembrance of a beloved son, dear friend, and K9 police officer. The purpose of The Foundation is to continue Matt 's legacy and keep his memory alive by supporting law enforcement agencies in the greater Cincinnati area. The Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) also held a Bucks for a K9 Pup basket raffle to raise funds for the program that includes providing equipment, training, and ongoing care. Thanks to all who supported the cause!
Man's best friend
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head to mounts park
back the boo 5k run/walk
trunk or treat & pet masquerade
Dress up the whole family, including man's best friend for this family fun day! Treats for kids and pups and costume prizes awarded for both, too!
Join the HTPD for the Back the Boo 5K Run/Walk! Register by 10/15 for a reduced $35 registration fee and to receive a t-shirt. Registrations are welcome up to race day and increase to $40. The course is on the Little Miami Bike Trail at the Monkey Bar. Dogs on leashes are welcome to participate!
bike trail @ Old 3c
Calling all dog lovers! Fall is a great time to be outdoors with the cooler temperatures being comfortable for pups and people alike. Check out these ideas happening right in our own backyards that are fun for the whole family, including man's best friend!
4851 stubbs mill
Let Fido burn some energy with his puppy pals at this 6 acre fenced in space solely dedicated to man's best friend!
22/3 @ Morrow cozzadale
8am-
HIT THE DOG PARK
Fall is absolute paw-fection
Saturday, 10/28
Race
testerman park
Take a walk on the trails all while taking in the panoramic views of the changing colors. You'll find endless photo opportunities!
saturday, 10/21 1pm-3pm
Day of Registration
Construction of new storm sewer
What:
Various locations east side of SR 48 north of US 22/3
When:
Where:
Mid August - late November
Mid August - October
SR 48 Road Improvements
Mid September - late November
West side of SR 48 from US 22/3 to Ridgeview Lane
West side of SR 48 in the area around Tire Discounters, Kids R Kids
Mid August - November
Duke Energy Gas (4") Relocations
Construction of new 16" water main
Duke Energy Gas (8") Relocations
As we can all see, the State Route 48 improvements are underway. Check out what's been happening and what's ahead for the rest of the year.
REad more about the project by clicking here
Both sides of SR 48 though west side primarily; north side of US 22/3 east of SR 48
Tee 18 Golf broke ground and construction is underway on the new multi-tenant retail development next to Servatii's.
economic development
After a small delay in securing permits, construction is now underway on the 123,000 square foot Marketplace planned for the space on SR 48 between Shooters and Carriage House Car Wash.
Click here TO LEARN MORE ABOUT economic development
Stotler II has received Preliminary Plan approval for 271 single family homes.
Chase Bank has committed to an outlot at Hamilton Township Pointe. They have had their pre-application meeting.
Valvoline Oil Change has committed to an outlot at Hamilton Township Pointe. They are still in the planning stage.
Myers Y. Cooper has received permits for a 20,234 SF multi-tenant commercial building.
Special Needs Fishing Tournament at Lake Cozydale
stay connected!
Movie in the Park
National Night Out
out & about
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Sunflower Field
Marvel Ferguson's 104th Birthday
Wreaths Across America 12.16 | 12:00 pm | Maineville Cemetery
Please join us for a day at Station 76. We're opening our doors for our residents to meet your Chiefs and Firefighters, have an up-close look at the station, check out the services we provide, demonstrations, and activities for the kids. Free hot dogs, popcorn, and KONA Ice.
Dress the whole family up, including man's best friend for some fall fun! Kids can trunk hop for candy and pups can enjoy a pup cup, games, monster tunes, and a photo backdrop to snag a family photo. Kona Ice & grill items by Warren County Little League are available for purchase. Want to dress up your trunk? Click here to register your trunk!
Hamilton Township & the Village of Maineville have created a wonderful partnership and will be hosting some community events jointly to benefit all of our residents together!
EVENT CORNER
Wreaths Across America Day is held annually at cemeteries across the nation. The mission is to Remember the Fallen, Honor those who Serve, and Teach our Children the value of Freedom. Become a wreath sponsor for just $17 by clicking here. This ensures a wreath is laid at each our 450 veterans headstones.
Fall Decorating Contest October | Various Locations |
Decorate your house for all of our residents to see! Fall and Spooktacular categories. Entries must be received by 10/12 & online community voting begins October 17th. Enter here or visit our Facebook page to vote!
Trunk or Treat & Pet Masquerade 10.21 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm | Testerman Park
Hamilton Township and The Village of Maineville want you to join us for some holiday fun! Pictures with Santa, smores station, games, cookies and hot chocolate. Performances by Santa's Goody Bag Band, Members of the Little Miami Select Choirs, LMHS Symphonic Band, NCYO and more. Fireworks and drone show finale!
Click here to see our full event calendar
December 9th
Station 76 Open House 10.14 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Station 76
Tree Lighting Celebration 12.9 | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm | Station 76
When you pick up a deck of playing cards I'm sure you wouldn't imagine that the very first playing cards made in this part of the country were made in our own backyard. In 1860 Septimius Longley settled with his family in Hamilton Township and in 1861 he and his brother Servetus began manufacturing playing cards in what was then known as Fosters Crossing. These playing cards, known as Continental Playing Cards, looked much different than playing cards today. The four suits were Sabers, Bugles, Anchors and Cannons and the cards had no numbers; Sabers and Bugles were red and Cannons and Anchors were black. The face cards had pictures of historical figures from the Revolutionary War. The king and queen of Bugles honored George & Martha Washington. The king of Anchors featured Commander John Paul Jones and the king of Cannons featured General Henry Knox who founded the Society of Cincinnati. When the Civil War broke out the printing of playing cards temporarily ceased. In 1862 the Union Army was in need of military flags and they contracted with the Longley brothers to make 120 infantry and artillery flags. To do this Septimius and Servetus started the Longley Flag Making Business located at 164 Vine Street in Cincinnati. After contracting to make 235 regimental flags a year later, they moved the business to 143 Walnut Street. That year also brought some unwelcome excitement as a train on the Little Miami Railroad that Septimius was riding to Foster was stopped and robbed by General John Hunt Morgan and his raiders. Elias, the oldest Longley brother, who was a newspaper reporter with the 148th National Guard, was kidnapped by the raiders and held as a spy when they saw his notes were in shorthand. In 1864 the Longleys became exceptionally busy as they contracted for 600 cavalry standards, 200 regimental colors, 30 garrison flags, and 30 storm flags. Brothers Elias, Alcander and Albert stepped up to help with the flag making while their other brother, Lt. Cyrenious Longley, was fighting for the Union with the Ohio 11th. The Cavalry Standard, seen here, was quite stunning as it was composed of dark blue banner silk, 29 1/2 inches wide and 25 1/2 inches tall, edged on three sides with a 2-inch deep yellow silk fringe. Thirteen stars, gold painted, each 1 inch across, and applied to both sides form two arcs above a full painted rendition of the coat of arms of the United States. Below the coat of arms, a three-piece gold edged red scroll was painted to receive the unit abbreviation. The flag was attached to its staff by means of a sleeve about 2 inches wide when flat. The text on the tag reads "Regimental Cavalry Standard Longley & Brother, Cincinnati Depot contract 1864."
the longley brothers: did they play their cards right?
Historic
Tales of the Township
In 1864 Servetus and his family joined Septimus in Hamilton Township purchasing 50 acres just south of where his brother lived. That same year, Servetus received a patent for the Continental Playing Cards which were made under the name Longley & Brother Co. This was not his first patent as he had previously received one for a Barrel Roller in 1856 and a Street Sweeping Machine in 1860. At the end of the war, the brothers services for flag making was no longer needed so they went back to making playing cards. In 1866 they moved from 143 to 248 Walnut Street and began making the Longley Great Mogul Playing Cards which was the only Longley deck to print a Cincinnati address on the Ace of Spades. In 1867 the Longley brothers signed a land contract with S.B. Greely to purchase an empty mill in Foster on the west side of the river for the purpose of manufacturing playing cards. However, that never happened as poor card sales resulted in the brothers declaring bankruptcy. Septimius then headed west to join his father in Kansas, but Servetus was not ready to give up on making playing cards. In 1873, he with the help of John Clement, son of William Clement (President of the Little Miami Railroad), and others opened the Paper Fabrique Playing Card Company. After one short year, Servetus sold his share of the company and is also believed to have sold what was left of his original playing card company to Russell and Morgan (who started the U.S. Playing Card Company) at that same time. By 1875 Servetus was back in downtown Cincinnati as Longley & Company which made special paper to line trunks. The factory making the trunk coverings was located in Greely's former flour mill in Foster. Unfortunately, in 1877 a fire destroyed much of the factory creating a loss of over $15,000 (today's equivalent of $300,000) as it was only partially insured. Servetus was still determined to be part of a playing card company and this time he found people from Middletown, Ohio that shared his dream. In 1884 the Card Fabrique Playing Card Company was born and it's chief competitor was the U.S. Playing Card Company. When Servetus had his right arm severely injured in the back press at Card Fabrique, he quit the company. The company closed shortly after in 1889. He tried once more in Basic City, Virginia but things turned bad early on and he returned to Cincinnati. He advertised himself as a maker of playing cards even though he was no longer doing so. However the Longley Brothers contributions did play a lasting part in the history of playing cards.
Greely's Mill
Longley's Property, arrow is Greely's Mill
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Is there a historic tale, person, or place in Hamilton Township you would like to know more about or do you have some historical pieces of information you'd like to share? We want to hear from you! Email us here or call us! 513.683.8520
Thank you to Dr. Karen Dinsmore for her contributions. Special thanks to Eric Bowyer and Dan Kindel for their help with this article.
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On March 25, 2022 an historic marker was unveiled on Walnut Street near Fountain Square honoring Margaret and Elias Longley for their efforts to give women the right to vote. Professionally, Elias was a reporter for the Cincinnati Gazette and an expert in shorthand. His wife, Margaret was an expert in typing and founded her own school, Longley Shorthand and Typing Institute and introduced the innovation of eight finger typing.
In 1890 William H. Longley, son of Septimius moved to Kalamazoo, MI after being invited by the Kalamazoo Paper Company to start a playing card company there. Septimius came to help him start what was first known as the Kalamazoo Paper Box & Card Company. In 1906 it was renamed Kalamazoo Playing Card Company and then the American Playing Card Company. The company was very successful and for over 20 years, William H. Longley was manager there. The company eventually became part of the US Playing Card Company in Cincinnati.
Ingredients
Autumn at Ashlee's
This 5 minute recipe is sure to have you feeling fall!
Pumpkin Fluff Dip
This annual tradition can be enjoyed in any neighborhood in Hamilton Township. Rain or Shine.
10.31 | 6:00pm-8:00 pm
1. Mix pumpkin, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice together in large bowl. 2. Fold in whipped topping.. 3. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 4. Serve with your choice of accompaniments for dipping.
Directions
1 Can (15oz.) Pumpkin Puree 1 5oz. Package Instant Vanilla Pudding 1 16oz. Container Cool Whip 1 Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice Graham Crackers, original and/or cinnamon Apple Slices Pretzels Vanilla Wafers Gingersnaps
Ashlee Rector is the Administrative Assistant for the HTFR and is responsible for tracking call volume and statistics, managing day-to-day billing, taking incoming calls, assisting with payroll and is the "Mom" of the department. She helps with all things Hamilton Township, is the proud mother to Peyton, Mason, and Hollie and is married to HTPD Sgt. Tim Rector.
Thank You to Kings High School Senior Day of Service Volunteers!
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We're grateful for the 41 students that spent The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance with Hamilton Township by giving back to their community. Students painted park structures, laid playground mulch, built and painted rain barrels for our community garden, painted a fresh coat on the Maineville cemetery fence, and more!
WCF's Impact in Hamilton Township: "I truly view the WCF as a great partner to our Y. The investment made in impact grants over the past couple of years has allowed us to grow our Veterans Connect program and provide greater service to those that have served and defended our nation. The funding from the WCF has allowed us to positively impact veterans in our county mentally and physically, and the investment allows us to strategically plan for growth and service to more veterans as awareness of the program grows." -Matt Bruns, Chief Development Officer, Countryside YMCA
Reach out today to learn more about how you can positively impact Hamilton Township and Warren County through charitable giving. www.WarrenCountyFoundation.org - 513-934-1001 - Tom Seddon, CEO
The Warren County Foundation (WCF) helps impact Hamilton Township by delivering its mission to enhance the quality of life in Warren County through charitable giving. In 2023, WCF is striving to expand its impact throughout the county with donors and non-profit, government, school and business partners. WCF serves Hamilton Township and the Warren County region by: 1) Providing a variety of funds, backroom support, and investment options to assist individuals and organizations for charitable giving. 2) Addressing community needs by making grants to area non-profit organizations
Participants in the YMCA Veterans Connect program, supported through the generosity of WCF Donors
Warren County Foundation Impacts Hamilton Township Community