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 Columbia Tusculum
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March 15th, Monthly Community Council Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Columbia Baptist Church
Enter through front door on 3718 Eastern. Street parking or use parking lots at Gilligan's Law office (two doors down) and St. Stephen's. |
- Voting on the following:
-How to spend 2010 Neighborhood Support Program (NSP)
-How to spend 2010 Neighborhood Business District (NBD) funds
-Hiring a contractor to to hang neighborhood banners - est. cost $1,000
-Hiring a contractor to mow the Gateway Greenspace - est. cost $600
-Financing support for a CT Business Association advertising poster - $200
- Discussion about Community Priority Requests (CPR) - see article below
- Gary Osterfeld will detail plans for a Homerama in Columbia Tusculum |
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CT Calendar
-April 19th, Monthly Community Council Meeting, 7:00-8:30 pm, Columbia Baptist Church
-May 6th, Mural Dedication Event and Fundraiser for the Veteran's Garden.
-October 10th, Columbia Tusculum Home Tour | |
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| Columbia Tusculum Community Council Notes |
February 2010 CTCC Meeting Minutes
- February meeting cancelled due to weather. |
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Columbia Tusculum Business Association (CTBA) Meeting Minutes
-Resident Reusable Goodie Bags - All businesses can put anything they want in the bags...flyers,coupons, mugs, promo material...up to you! Items for the first 50 bags are due to Fran Santangelo at the next meeting on March 29th. Any questions please email me at [email protected] We will stuff the bags at the next meeting.
-Chris Golembiewski (Arlene - the President of the Community Council's Sister) is working on an exciting article about the improvements to our neighborhood and the addition of the biz assoc. It will be submitted to the Enquirer for publication in their "Neighborhood" section in the future.
-Gary Osterfeld (a developer in the area) visited our meeting to introduce himself and explain his goals for 2010. Gary has interest to go to the City with plans for neighborhood improvements in conjunction with the Bike Trail Expansion, 3C Rail Project, Street Improvements, and possible addition of a road between Eastern and Columbia Parkway. If you are interested in helping develop the plan for these exciting changes please contact Gary directly at [email protected]. |
Community Priority Requests (CPR)
Every three years the City Planning Department requests neighborhoods to provide input on what areas/work should be prioritized. Each city department reviews requests and determines which can be addressed. Potential funding options are considered and recommendations on projects are made to City Council to include in the budget.
Submissions are due April 2, 2010 to be considered for the 2011-2012 budget. Project disposition reports will be prepared in July, with notification to community councils after the city budget is known.
Come to the meeting on Monday, March 15th, to discuss what we, Columbia Tusculum, want to submit as our priorities. |
Mural Installation, Mural Dedication and Veteran's Garden Fundraising Event
The mural on the overpass at the intersections on Delta Avenue and Eastern Avenue will be installed in the next 6-8 weeks, weather permitting. The schedule is as follows:
-Masonry Repairs - March 29 - 30th
-Wall Preperation - April 12th
-Fabric (Mural) Installation - April 19-20th
Note: There will be some lane closures during that time, so be aware and drive carefully.
The mural dedication is scheduled for May 6th, Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00, at Tostado's. We plan to honor Pam Kravetz, local main artist for the mural, the student artists, Artworks, and others for their assistance in making this mural happen.
The official dedication portion of the night will be completed by 5:30. We know many of you can't make it until after work, so we are extended the mural celebration into the evening and combining it with a fundraiser for the Veteran's Garden.
The Veteran's Garden is on Strader Street, off of Riverside Drive, a few blocks west of Riverview East Academy. Joe Corcoran, a veteran in the area, has managed this garden for years and has been expanding it on his own for the community. The intention is to make flood zone property near the river into community gardens, that will provide jobs for neighborhood kids and local veterans.
For $25, we will provide food, drink, and live music. A great celebration, cause, and way to spend time with your neighbors! More information to follow in April. |
Spring Awakening Scavenger Hunt
Sat., March 13 11am-12:30pm
Alms Park
Search out the first signs of Spring on a relaxing walk around this gem of a park. You'll be treated to the first wildflowers of the season, buds bursting, evidence of animals awakening from the long months of hibernation and sweet songs of the season. Be dressed for wet and muddy paths. Families of all ages are welcome. For more information, call 321-6070 ext. 16. |
Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati Hosting St. Patrick's Day Parade "Afters"
The Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 11:00 AM and will start at Fifth and Sentinel Streets. The route will travel west on Fifth St. to Plum St. It will turn south on Plum St. and go to Third St. It will turn west on Third St. and continue until ending at Third and Central Streets.
After the parade everyone is welcome at the Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Avenue, to continue the celebration. Schdule is below:
-2:00pm Silver Arm
-3:30pm Irish sing-along with Mary Lou Boylan
-4:30pm Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee Club
-5:00pm Murphy's Law
-7:00pm The Flock
-8:30pm Ceol Mhor
-10:00pm Mick McEviley and Barbara Kenny w/ appearences by:
Emerald Society Pipe & Drum
Erickson Irish Dancers
Celtic Rythm Dancers
Please bring children for story time, movie mania, the children's parade and St. Patrick himself.
Indulge in some fish and chips or down a shepherd's pie. Hoist a pint to yourself and be happy you came. |
GREENER STOCK is Teaming up with Global Environmental Services to Offer Safe and Secure Home Electronics Recycling On Saturday, March 13 from 11 AM until 2 PM, Greener Stock will host a community electronics drive in partnership with Global Environmental Services, a Georgetown, Kentucky electronics recycler. Eligible items include computers and printers, audio and video equipment including speakers, gaming consoles, and cell phones. During the drive, all items will be free to drop-off except for computer monitors and some televisions, which will be assessed a $5 fee. The event will be held at Greener Stock, which is located at 3528 Columbia Parkway in Columbia Tusculum.
Global Environmental Services is one of only 34 e-recyclers in the world that is e-Stewardship Certified. If reuse of parts is not feasible, then every item is broken down, and the original parts are returned back to the manufacturing stream. E-stewardship certification ensures that parts are not sent to the landfill or exported to third world countries for dumping. Because GES believes in providing its clients with the highest level of security, they only outsource its labor to facilities that can be randomly audited.
 Greener Stock is a local company committed to providing building materials, design services, and resources to people in the greater Cincinnati area to create earth-friendly and healthy interior environments. |
'Moll' a Great Success at Irish Heritage Center -
 The play was such a success that the Irish Theater Company will put on three more performances on Friday April 30th at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 1st at 2:00 PM and Sunday May 2nd at 7:30 PM.
Don't miss this chance to join others who saw this show and found it to be very funny and thoroughly entertaining. Stay afterwards for good food, drinks and great socializing.
You can contact the Irish Heritage Center of greater Cincinnati by calling; 513-262-9932, or to talk to the Theater Company Artistic Director, call 513-225-6915.
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2010 CT Home Tour - October 10th Set as Tentative Date
Community council board member Stephen Sayre is organizing the tour this year. We will need volunteers to share the load and those efforts start now to make it successful. There are 5 committees:
Homes - Chairperson - Arlene Golembiewski
Sponsorship - Chairperson - Matt Ackermann
Promotion - Chairperson - Ran Mullins
Volunteers - Chairperson - George Frank
Transportation - Chairperson - Taylor Ebelhar
We are still looking for volunteers for each committee and for the day of the event.
We are also looking for homes to showcase on the tour.
If you would like your house on the tour or want to volunteer, please contact Steve at [email protected] or 236-4154. |
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Flying Pig Marathon Mile 21.3 Water Station
CTCC will once again take charge of staffing a water station for the Flying Pig marathon on Sunday, May 2. See the whole spectacle of the race from a front-row seat in front of the Carnegie Center. Plan to arrive by 8:15 AM to see race leaders pass by. 
Fran Santangelo, owner of BeneFit Studio, will organize the water station. She needs 30-40 volunteers to set up/clean up and hand out water to runners. It's a lot of fun and you'll receive a 2010 Flying Pig marathon T-shirt.
If you are interested in signing up or have questions, please contact Fran at [email protected] or 484-3395. |
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"Take 10" and Help Cincinnati Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years
In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses will receive a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we've evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country and our community for the next 10 years.
During Census 2000, the mail participation rate was 72 percent as of the April 2000 cut-off. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. For these and many other reasons, we must work to encourage everyone's participation in the census.
Here's what you should know about the 2010 Census:
It's easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.
It's important. Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.
It's safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Finally, the most efficient way to respond to the 2010 Census is to complete the form as soon as it arrives and return it in the postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take the count in person. |
Pancakes in the Woods
Sun., March 14 9am-1pm
California Woods Nature Preserve
Celebrate the maple season! Enjoy pancakes and sausage grilled by celebrity chefs. Learn about the process and story of maple sugaring. All proceeds benefit California Woods and Magrish Riverlands Preserves. Reservations NOT required. Requested donation: $6 for adults, $4 for children. Call 231-8678 for more information. |
Restoring Your Historic Wood Windows
On Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Westwood Branch Library, Cincinnati Preservation Association (CPA) will present "Wood Windows Work! Restoring Your Historic Wood Windows." Learn how to maintain the character of your historic home and improve energy efficiency by IMPROVING, not removing, your wood windows, casement windows, or leaded glass windows. This is a green, sustainable option that will save both money and energy.
The program presented by Ken Hughes of Decorative Restorations will be held at the Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Avenue. Suggested donation $10.00. Reservations are required: Please contact CPA at (513) 721-4506 or [email protected].
Original windows are an essential part of the architectural character of historic buildings. Because old windows are typically made of old-growth wood-a building material for the ages-they are well worth keeping. And they can last for years with proper care.
Ken Hughes will give a hands-on demonstration of wood window repair. He will show how to rebuild deteriorated sashes and frames, re-rope weights in double-hung sash, and replace broken glass, and will demonstrate the art of glazing. He will also offer suggestions on improving the thermal performance of windows, including weatherstripping and appropriate storm windows. Hands-on learning opportunities will also be available.
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How Do Prisons and Prisoners Impact Ohio
The Isaac M. Wise Temple Critical Topics Committee Presents:
Prisons and Prisoners: Impact Ohio on Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:30-9:00 PM, at Isaac M. Wise Temple, 8329 Ridge Road, Amberly Village
The following are discussion points:
- What are our jails meant to do, and are they doing it?
- How does our community's prison system really work?
- How does sentencing policy affect society's choice about prisons?
- Do we want to build more prisons and incarcerate more people?
- How are resources directed toward deterrence and rehabilitation?
- Why need we be concerned about our prison population?
- How does early release of offenders affect our community?
Panelists:
� Terry Collins: Director, OH Department Rehabilitation and Corrections
� David Yost: Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney
� David Singleton:Attorney and Executive Director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center
Moderator, Marianna Brown Bettman:
Professor of Clinical Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information: 513-793-2556; [email protected] |
| Give the Gift of Columbia Tusculum |
 Historic Home Markers
LAST THREE AVAILABLE.
Order now. When these are gone, we won't place another bulk order for "blanks" for awhile.
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.
$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. |
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!!
Can YOU help?
2010 Columbia Tusculum Home Tour: See article above in CT Neighborhood News.
2010 Flying Pig CT Water Station: See article above in CT Neighborhood News.
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.
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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It's easy to send us news. Do you have a local event to tell your neighbors about? Know of someone who's won an award, started a new business or some other noteworthy news? |
Send us just the facts, ma'am, (who, what, when, where, plus your phone number) to [email protected].
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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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