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The Columbia Journal November 2009
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November 16 Monthly Community Council Meeting
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Riverview East Academy
-Representatives from MSD will provide a timeline of their upcoming work in our community and any lane closures.
-Elections will be held for the 2010 Steering Team
-A proposed zoning change for the McKinley School property will be presented by City Planning
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NOTE: The door to enter Riverview East Academy will be open from 6:15 to about 6:45 for a 6:30 pm start time. Please enter by the stairway door at the entrance to the parking under the school. It's right where you enter from Stanley. We have a CTCC sign on the door. Our meeting room is at the top of these stairs, to the left. |
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CT Calendar
November 16: CTCC meeting, 6:30 p.m., Riverview East Academy, 3555 Kellogg Ave.
No December meeting. Next meeting January 18, 2010. | |
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| Columbia Tusculum Community Council Notes |
October CTCC Meeting Notes
-Auto thefts continue to be our most frequent type of crime. The summer "serial burglar" was caught, but unfortunately received only a criminal trespassing charge.
-Lee Ann Werner, Bruegger's Area Manager, and her staff, provided Bruegger sandwiches and treats. Bruegger's has fundraising programs available for schools and other nonprofit organizations. Contact Bruegger's for details.
-A valuable discussion for our residents clarifyied details of Issue 9 and how the proposed charter amendment would work.
-CTCC will hold elections for their 2010 Steering Team at the November meeting. Three positions (Secretary and two Directors) are open. Contact Arlene if you are interested in one of these.
-City Planning will present proposed a zoning change for the McKinley School property at the November Council meeting. New Owners, The Irish Heritage Center, are considered a cultural organization. This is technically not permitted under the current "limited manufacturing" zoning. City Planning will review with us two possible zoning designations which are consistent with the rest of Eastern Ave going west to Delta Ave. These are CC-M or Commercial Community - Mix (south side of Eastern) and CN-P or Commercial Neighborhood - Pedestrian (north side of Eastern). City Planning will explain these and seek our agreement with a proposed change. The proposal next goes to the City Planning Commission on December 4 for approval, followed by final approval through City Council.
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CTCC Focus Area - Promoting Business Development
Our community has pursued business development by forming a business association. The second meeting was held at Allyn's on October 26th. Discussion centered around reaching out to our residents with a mailing to inform them of what businesses are here and to offer incentives to promote shopping locally. The next meeting is on November 30th, 6:00 pm at Allyn's.
The application for funding of the Columbia Square Art Project, through the Neighborhood Business District Improvemnt Program, was not approved. This is still a worthy project and an example of the efforts made to support our Columbia Tusculum business district. Fundraising efforts will continue, through resident donations, social fundraising events, and other grant proposals. More to follow. If you are interested in this project, contact Matt Ackermann at mackermann@fuse.net or 503-4004. |
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Citizens on Patrol Training
The Cincinnati Police Department's Citizens on Patrol (COP) Program announced that there will be a volunteer training session over the weekend of December 12 & 13th. This special weekend training session will consist of a two-day program running from 9am to 4:30 pm both days. It will take place at the Cincinnati Police Academy, in Lower Price Hill. Once completed, volunteers will then be able to join one of the many active units throughout the city.
COP members patrol their neighborhoods, acting as the eyes and ears of the police by concentrating around problem areas and helping increase visibility. In fact, the mere presence of COP units helps deter crime and increase police visibility to the general public. There is no cost to participate and all citizens are encouraged to apply. The deadline for application is December 5th. This is only done a couple of times a year, so if you are interested, now is the time.
The Columbia Tusculum neighborhood falls under the Lunken COP and our contact is Jack Karsh. Please contact Jack if you are interested. His e-mail is: jwkmjkotl1@netzero.com. You can also call 513-352-3533 for more information or to apply. |
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Columbia Parkway Scenic View Study
The City of Cincinnati has conducted a scenic view study of Columbia Parkway/River Road. The report Recommendations state, "There are three measures the City may consider in a strategic effort to enhance the scenic quality of Columbia Parkway/River Road. Ideally, all three could be implemented simultaneously as part of comprehensive planning efforts. These include zoning measures, histroic designation and scenic byway status (including vegetation management.)
To view a presentation of the report, go to the City website link:
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Energy Allies - excerpted from Soapbox Cincinnati by By: Feoshia Henderson, 10/27/2009
Many manufacturers and professional service providers are starting to make a change in doing what they do best - making and selling things. But instead of catering exclusively to more traditional manufacturing needs, like the once powerful auto industry, a group of local innovators are getting creative by breaking into the energy efficiency sector.
The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance is working to provide leadership in educating consumers, workers and government leaders on the dollars and sense it makes to embrace energy efficiency-related work and policies in this emerging, global eco-conscious era.
"The big notion we want to really rally the business and larger community around is the idea that energy efficiency is an economic driver," said Andy Holzhauser, Energy Alliance Executive Director.
Andy Holzhauser is a member of the Columbia Tusculum Community Council. For the whole article clink on this link - Soapbox Media Energy Allies. |
New Law Firm Established - Sirkin, Kinsley & Nazzarine, Co, LPA
H. Louis Sirkin, Jennifer M. Kinsley, and Scott Ryan Nazzarine are pleased to announce the formation of their new law firm Sirkin, Kinsley & Nazzarine, Co, LPA
Their practice areas include: First Amendment Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Appeals, Habeas Corpus and Post-Conviction ,Property and Administrative Law , and Constitutional Litigation
Sirkin, Kinsley & Nazzarine
810 Sycamore St., Second Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
phone: (513) 721-4876
fax: (513) 338-1992
www.skn-law.com
H. Louis Sirkin: lsirkin@skn-law.com
Jennifer M. Kinsley: jkinsley@skn-law.com
Scott Ryan Nazzarine: snazzarine@skn-law.com
Scott Nazzarine is a member of the Columbia Tusculum Community Council. |
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Cyndi Matyi Art Exhibit
Cincinnati artist and musician Cynthia Matyi, a Columbia-Tusculum resident for 28 years, is being featured in a solo exhibit at Hyde Park Framers in Oakley. The exhibit entitled, Our House, will emphasize approximately 30 of Matyi's original oil impressions of Columbia-Tusculum Victorian houses. Hyde Park Framers is located off Oakley Square at 3071 Madison Road, Cincinnati.
The exhibit will hang through December 11, 2009 and is free and open to the public.
Cindy Matyi is a member of the Columbia Tusculum Community Council. |
Metaphor Studio becomes LeapFrog Interactive
Metaphor founder Ran Mullins and Suzanne Beane, Metaphor's SVP/Chief Strategy Officer are Columbia Tusculum residents. Check out this article by Feoshia Henderson in the 11/10/09 edition of Soapbox - Metaphor Studio. |
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All That Twitters
Our neighbor, David Lyman, wrote this piece about the social networking and micro-blogging phenom known as Twitter, for the 10/13/09 edition of Soapbox. Check it out - Twitters. |
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Riley School of Irish Music Will Celebrate its 14th Anniversary
With "Peace and Merriment"
The Riley School of Irish Music, a local non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the art of traditional Irish music, is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a holiday concert of traditional Irish music. The concert, titled "Peace and Merriment," will feature Irish and Celtic holiday music. Students and faculty of the Riley School will come together to play music on a wide variety of instruments, including harps, fiddles, concertinas, flutes, bodhrans, mandolins, banjos, and guitars. Members of several well-known local Celtic music groups, including Silver Arm and Dark Moll will also participate in the concert.
The holiday concert will be presented on Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 P.M. at the Columbia Baptist Church, 3718 Eastern Avenue in Cincinnati. Refreshments will be served. This is a fund raising event for the school. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to help the school continue in its mission of encouraging people of all ages to learn and enjoy traditional Irish and Celtic music. |
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Fall Food Drive
Anytime Fitness has partnered w/Freestore Foodbank in order to feed as many families as possible this holiday season!
Please look for our container at the entrance to the club!
In order to get as many canned goods as possible.... IF YOU DONATE 5 CANNED GOODS.. YOU WILL RECIEVE A FREE ANYTIME FITNESS T-SHIRT!!!!
Thank you in Advance for your generosity!!! |
One Stop Holiday Shop at beneFIT studio
On 11/20/09 from 4 pm to 9 pm SHOP LOCAL at beneFIT studio.
Get all your holiday shopping done at one stop and support local businesses at the same time! They have got gifts of all sizes for everyone on your list. Stop by to shop and enjoy a HEALHTY Happy Hour! Healthy recipes will be provided for you to share at your Holiday gatherings.
Featured vendors are:
Wendy Wear Jewelry
Aveda Giftbaskets
Oakley Wines
Purses Galore
BC Marley Kids Tees
Monogrammed Goods
Accessories by Kyle
and more!
Located at 3567 Columbia Parkway, beneFIT Studio has been in Columbia Tusculum for one year this month. Happy Anniversary! |
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Parkside Church Holiday Toy Giveaway
We've all heard that it is better to give than to receive. How much better is it to help someone else so they can give?
Right in our neighborhood are a number of people who struggle to put food on the table and a roof over their heads. For them the added costs of holiday celebrations make this time of year more of a struggle than a time to celebrate. This year more families than ever are in need. We meet them each week at the Parkside Outreach on Eastern Avenue.
For the last several years Parkside has distributed new toys to needy parents so they can provide Christmas gifts for their children. This year, for the first time, we'll be able to distribute the toys much closer to home. In order to do this, we need you.
On the morning of Saturday, December 5th, we'll open the doors of LeBlond Recreation Center at 2335 Riverside Drive and welcome parents in to "shop" for toys for their kids. We need people greeting folks, making sure that they're registered and most importantly helping them to shop. (Parkside volunteers have done this for several years, and they will be on hand to show us the ropes.) Volunteers will need to be at LeBlond at 10:00 am on the 5th and can expect to be home by 1:00 pm. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided. If you can volunteer, please contact George at gfrank@visitparkside.com
Of course, we'll also need toys to distribute. NEW toys for boys and girls aged 0-14 can be dropped off up until November 29 at LeBlond Rec Center throughout the week or during Parkside's service there on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am.
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RVE Open Air Environmental Classroom & Garden
Riverview East Academy dedicated their new Open Air Environmental Classroom & Garden on November 7. This community garden is the result of an United Way Agency "Extreme Makeover" competition, where team of volunteers address an issue and implement a plan to solve the problem.
The project is at the foot of Delta Ave., opposite the school bus turnaround. It transformed an overgrown area near the school which was unsafe and unuseable, into an area that provides learning opportunities, increases safety, and fosters pride among the students and members of the community.
The project stems from Riverview East being named the lead environmental education school for Cincinnati Public Schools, and from the successful Veteran's Memorial Garden and Urban Orchard, two blocks away. Empty City lots between the Veteran's Garden and the school were obtained on a lease basis for the new garden.
The new Environmental Classroom and Garden includes: an open air shelter with seating to be used as an outdoor classroom, neighborhood market or school concession stand, a Rain barrel watering system, Solar night lights, and Planter boxes to be filled with flowers, vegetables and fruit trees.
Thanks to the UW volunteers from Ethicon Endo Surgery and the CIvic Garden Center for taking the lead on the project. Columbia Tusculum Community Council donated $500 for project materials. |
Thank You and Farewell to Patricia Tiggs
Patricia Tiggs is leaving as the Resource Coordinator for the Riverview East Community Learning Center. Her last day was this past week. We appreciate all of Patrice's efforts in being our RVE host for community council meetings. From that relationship, we grew closer to the school and it's activities, and were able to contribute to several school programs this year.
Thank you Patricia for being a wonderful resource for our community! We wish you and your family good health and happiness. |
Coyotes in Our Midst
A coyote has been spotted twice near Stanley and Vineyard Place. Coyotes can adapt easily to various environments, eat small rodents, trash, and have killed small pets. On rare occasions, they have become aggressive towards humans. Do not feed them. Be aware of their presence and act accordingly. |
LeBlond Recreation Center Information
LeBlond Recreation Center offers many programs. We now have a pool table! Please stop by to play a game of pool. LeBlond Recreation Center has a Fitness Center, Library, Game Room, Gym and Multi Purpose room. Please stop by for a visit!
Zumba
Wednesdays 6:00pm-6:50pm
Cost: Membership Fee- Adults: $15.00/year Seniors (50 and over): $5.00/year
Indoor Group Cycling
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am-11:45am
Fridays 9:00am-9:45am
Tumbling Tots (Ages 2-4)
Thursdays 11:00am-11:45am
November 5 - December 17
Cost: Free w/Youth Membership ($5.00)
Tot Gym Time (Ages 2-4)
Wednesdays 11:00am - 11:45am
November 4 - December 16
Cost: Free w/Youth Membership ($5.00)
Holiday Crafts (Ages 2 ½ - 4)
Fridays 10:30am-11:30am
November 6 - December 11
Cost: Free w/Youth Membership ($5.00)
Holiday Camp
Ages 6 - 12
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 30
7:00am - 6:00pm
Cost: $96.00
Must Register by December 7, 2009
Must have at least 5 children registered for the Holiday Camp to occur.
Breakfast with Santa (Family Event)
9:00am - 12:00pm
Pre Registration is Required
FREE Event
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Wednesday, November 25 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, November 26 CLOSED
Friday, November 27 CLOSED
Regular Center Hours
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
**Please call 281-3209 to find out about rental fees and available dates.
LeBlond Recreation Center
2335 Riverside Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(513) 281-3209
For Information:
Christian Armstrong-Owens
Service Area Coordinator (SAC)
Christian.armstrong@cincinnati-oh.gov
Katie Lear
Community Center Director (CCD)
Katie.lear@cincinnati-oh.gov |
Get involved in Columbia Tusculum
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If you would like to get more involved in your community and make new friends, consider volunteering. Newsletter and Website support continue to be our top needs!!
Columbia Journal editor and support: Have ideas to improve the look and content of the e-Journal? Stories to contribute? We need someone to take over as Journal editor, as well as help in writing stories.
CTCC Website development: Help update the organization and maintain content for www.columbiatusculum.org.
Special project help: Is your time limited, but still willing to help on an ad hoc basis? We can match you with current needs. Let us know your time availability or the kind of skills you have to offer.
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Columbia Tusculum For Sale
Columbia Tusculum Padfolios: These black faux leather padfolios hold a standard 8 1/2 x 11 tablet on the right and have pockets of several sizes on the left. A large outer pocket and zipper enclosure make these perfect for both work and school. A large CTCC urn and flowers logo is embossed on the front, letting people know we are "Cincinnati's Oldest Neighborhood." $18.00
Let people know you're from Columbia Tusculum with a CT tote bag. This heavy organic cotton canvas tote bag holds a lot because it's 17 in. x 13 in. with deep 7 inch side panels. Something old, something new with both CT logos front and back. A classy bargain at $12.50.
To place your order: send a check & identify items ordered to CTCC, P.O. Box 26085, Cincinnati, OH 45226. Include your name, address, email address & phone #. If orders cannot be left on your porch, give delivery instructions. |
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Important phone numbers:
Emergency Calls: 911
Non-emergency police calls: 513-765-1212 (use this for most, nonemergency calls)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.:
Officer Germaine Love, Neighborhood Liaison Officer 513-979-4480
Sgt. Cassandra Tucker, Unit Supervisor 513-979-4470
Lt. Joe Williams, 1st Shift Commander (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) 513-979-4438
Lt. Michael John, 2nd Shift Commander (1 p.m.-9 p.m.) 513-979-4437 Lt. John Rees, 3rd Shift Commander (9 p.m.-5 a.m.) 513-979-4439
District 2 Police Front Desk - 24 hours 513-979-4400
Street Corner Unit - 352-2555
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