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The Columbia Journal December 2009
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No December Community Council Meeting - Holiday Break
CTCC moves to new location & meeting time as of January 18, 2010:
- Columbia Baptist Church, 3818 Eastern Ave
- Start time returns to 7:00 p.m.
Enter through front door on Eastern. Street parking or use parking lots at Gilligan's Law office (two doors down) and St. Stephen's. |
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CT Calendar
No December meeting. Next meeting January 18, 2010.
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| Columbia Tusculum Community Council Notes |
November CTCC Meeting Notes
The City of Cincinnati Planning Department reviewed a rezoning proposal for the McKinley School property, converting the lot from the current "limited manufacturing" zoning to "commercial neighborhood-pedstrian" (CN-P). This zoning is consistent with the properties across the street and restricts businesses on this site from using drive through lanes. A council motion passed unanimously in support of rezoning as CN-P.
MSD Engineers gave an overview of the sewer project that will address stormwater overflow during periods of heavy rainfall. The 2010 project starts on Kellogg near Riveriew East Academy and will continue up Stanley Ave to the back side of Columbia Square. We can expect to see lane closures on Stanley beginning about June, 2010.
The 2010 CTCC Steering Team was elected: President, Arlene Golembiewski, Vice Presdient, Matt Ackermann, Secretary, George Frank, Directors: Beth Fiore, Lisa Hilbert, Stephen Sayre.
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Columbia Tusculum is Finalist in Mayor's You52 Video Contest
Congradulations to residents Matt Ackermann and Stephen Sayre for shooting and producing a video on Columbia Tusculum that has been selected as a finalist in the Mayor's You52 Video contest. This contest is aimed at helping the city's 52 neighborhoods promote themselves by providing coaching and support to produce U-Tube style short videos.
The top 6 finalists have been selected and forwarded to the Mayor's office for final review. Mayor Mallory will determine the winner. The Mayor's office found "the videos we received were truly exceptional and definitely display each neighborhood's creativity and individuality! " Originally planned for the winner, they've now decided all finalist videos will air on Fountain Square's big screen. The winner will also be promoted on Channel 12 News.
Matt and Stephen captured many of the Columbia Tusculum landmarks and scenes we know and love. Stayed tuned for when you -and the rest of Cincinnati - will see Columbia Tusculum in its glory on the big screen. A big thanks to Matt and Stephen for all their work on this! |
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Cyndi Matyi Art Exhibit - til Dec 11
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. |
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Riley School of Irish Music Will Celebrate its 14th Anniversary
With "Peace and Merriment" - Dec 13
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. |
Ballet Theater Midwest performs the Nutcracker
Nancy Fountain and Daniel SImmons will lead their students in three performances of The Nutcracker. Enjoy seeing Columbia Tuscuum's resident ballet company in this holday classic.
Friday, Dec 18, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 19, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.
All performances are at the Walter C. Deye Performance Center,
St. Xavier High School, 600 West North Bend Road
Tickets:
Adults - $18
Children 12 & Under and Seniors 65 & Over - $12
Call (513) 530-2334,
or visit
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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!!!
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Greener Stock announces opening of Green Building Supply and Design Center on Columbia Parkway
In Late December, a New "Green" Business is opening on Columbia Parkway. Greener Stock: Building Materials with a Conscience will sell eco-friendly Building Products and Design Services.
Local Architect and LEED AP, Heather Curless, derived the business model after having difficulty accessing green building products in Cincinnati for her own design projects.
The store will be a resource and design center showcasing a variety of earth friendly and non-toxic materials including:
* Recycled content Countertops made from paper, glass, and concrete
* Flooring and Sheet Goods made from rapidly renewable materials such as cork, bamboo, wheat, and sorghum
* Non-toxic Paints and Sealers derived from natural products such as clay and cashew shells
* Energy and Water Efficiency items such as building insulation made from denim, LED light bulbs, solar panels, rain barrels, and dual flush toilet converters
Curless and her team will also be providing design services for both commercial and residential clients including:
* Color and product selection
* LEED/green consulting
* Energy audits
* Architectural building plans
The business, a first of its kind in Cincinnati, is located at 3528 Columbia Parkway in the Historic Columbia Tusculum Business District. Greener Stock is an environmentally friendly company looking to help others build or remodel their homes or businesses using recycled and green products offered by many different vendors.
The desire for green building products is on the rise. With ever increasing energy costs and health issues being attributed to negative environmental factors, green buildings are starting to make more sense economically and environmentally. The products offered at Greener Stock are a beautiful way to positively impact one's lifestyle and bottom line. www.greenerstock.com |
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The Irish Heritage Center gets started
The Irish Heritage Center is now the proud owner of the MckInley School building. Maureen Kennedy and husband, Kent Covey, sent the note below describing how they are getting started. We've missed their weekend clean-up last week, but it's not too late to congratulate them and lend a hand over the coming months. Contact them about their Wish List. We're delighted to have them sinking their roots into our neighborhood.
"Our Irish Community now has a (potentially) beautiful 44 thousand square foot building, The Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati!
There is space for everything Irish! There is room for Theater, Music, Dance, Lectures, Classes, Clubs, Rehearsals, Art, Children's Activities, Events, Weddings, Parties, Films, Storytellers, Sing alongs, Irish Language Classes, Geneology, Glee Clubs, a Library, a Museum, etc. etc.
There are plans for a Rose of Tralee competition, an AOH Convention event in the summer of 2010, the premier of "Moll" by the famous John B. Keane February 26-27-28, 2010, and more!
The Irish Heritage Center is located at the corner of Tennyson and Eastern Avenue at 3905 Eastern Avenue at the site of the former McKinley Elementary School in Columbia-Tusculum.
The Center will be available for all who want to take an active part. Renters are warmly welcomed: This is an immediate opportunity.
Currently we are seeking contributions in the form of help in marketing and promoting, clean up & fix up volunteer time, and, if you cannot come in person, any size donation of supplies or money that will help us get going. Immediate needs will be posted at the Center in the front hallway for viewing and action!
Come and visit, even if you only have an hour or two, and see what it looks like. If the mood strikes you, grab one of the "Gift with a purpose" stickers off the corkboard and sign the register with the date you will be bringing the chosen item (or its monetary equivalent) back to the Center!
We hope this will be the first of many many visits you will make over the next fifty years.
Please contact Kent Covey the Managing Director of the Center, with any questions you might have now or in the future at 513-262-9932."
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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
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
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
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| Give the Gift of Columbia Tusculum |
Looking for a unique holiday gift? We have three for you.
Home Plaques - Only a few left - Order by Dec 11 for Xmas delivery
Originally produced for the historic district, you do not need to own a historic home to order one.
Just provide your home's construction date, often available on the Hamilton County Auditor's website.
Must receive order by Dec 11 to be ready before Xmas.
$35
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 them 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. We only deliver within the 45226 area. No shipping included. Indicate in your instructions if you plan to pick up.
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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.
Columbia Tusculum Welcome Bags - Track home sale info and put together welcome bags for new residents with neighborhood and CT business information and coupons.
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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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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