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CCCH & CHPC Collaborate on Underground Railroad Day Camp
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Christ's Community in College Hill and the children's
department of College Hill Presbyterian Church joined forces this
year for day camp. Working together, they trained counselors from
both groups, then brought their 'tween-age children together to
learn about College Hill's role in the Underground Railroad. The
children learned about key people, visited several actual sites
and experienced moving from house to house through the community
in a re-enactment of the flight from slavery. Several families who
currently live in the historical underground railroad safe houses
or in strategic locations welcomed the campers to stop by for
clues and encouragement.
Jenny Smith, a program volunteer, said, "I think the camp
experience demonstrates what is special about our
community--diverse people and organizations willing to learn about
each other and working cooperatively together."
There are several more weeks of fun in store for rising 1st
through 8th graders at Christ's Community in College Hill's Day
Camp which meets at College Hill Presbyterian Church. To register
or for more information, contact the Rev. Nathl Moore at 513-
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CHCURC Imagines a Park at Llanfair & Hamilton
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CHCURC has applied for two grants from the city's NBDIP
(Neighborhood Business District Improvement Project). One would
create a "Llanfair Commons" park at the northwest corner of
Llanfair and Hamilton Avenues; the other would put up new signs at
the entrances to College Hill.
The Llanfair Commons park grant would provide about $400,000 to
create a public gathering space for the multiple events the
community puts together. It would include a permanent structure
with a stage for concerts and summer movies. Space for the Farm
Market, currently using the site, would be provided.
The Signs grant would provide about $30,000 to replace the
existing signs at the entrances to College Hill with more
attractive and visible signs that feature the new College Hill
logo under development.
Now begins the extensive review process which will determine
whether or not these projects will be funded. College Hill has had
success in getting funding from this source in the past.
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GE Awards $150,000 to Aiken to Help College Prep
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GE, Aiken's Partner in Education for more than 25 years,
yesterday awarded Aiken High School $150,000 to help students
prepare for college. Since GE and Aiken established the
college-bound program, the percentage of Aiken Seniors going on to
college has risen from 5% to 60%. |
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Aiken/Community Collaboration
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Over 40 folks--Aiken faculty who are seeking community support
plus parents and residents with concerns--have been meeting at a
series of Community Problem-Oriented Policing (CPOP) Team
meetings. They have formed three committees to allow the community
to have more say in areas that directly effect College Hill while
offering support to our neighborhood high school. The 3 committees
are addressing:
- Uniform/cell phone/behavior policies and how the community
can support Aiken in order to decrease care and safety issues,
- Representation and participation on the LSDMC (Local School
Decision Making Committee) which is set up for each school by
the school board to address issues, set goals and assist in
governing the neighborhood school, and
- Assessing the impact of the special needs population in the
Aiken programs and any effect on our community.
You can learn more or help out by attending the next CPOP
meeting, which is July 13 at 6:30 PM at the Recreation Center on
Belmont Avenue. |
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Community Supports Expansion of the College Hill Urban Renewal
District
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The community voted unanimously to support the expansion of the
College Hill Urban Renewal District to include the Masonic Eastern
Star Home and adjoining Masonic Lodge parcels at the regular
meeting of the Forum this week. This will facilitate the inclusion
of these properties in the Linden Park Commons Project by opening
up more options for financing the project. Director of Development
Marty Weldishofer said that adding these properties to the Linden
Park Commons project would make possible the addition of some 30
single-family homes to the stores, condos and townhouses that are
already envisioned. |
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LJF Company Purchase of Savannah Gardens Gains Community Support
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The community voted unanimously to support the LJF Management
Company's purchase and rehabilitation of the Savannah Gardens
apartment complex on Savannah Avenue at this week's Forum meeting.
This approval is key to LJF's getting approval for loan assistance
from the city's Rental Rehabilitation Program. At last month's
meeting, a vote on Ms. Lynda Fox's request for support was
deferred when concerns were voiced about Savannah Garden's
negative impact on the neighborhood. During the month, Ms. Fox
worked with Officer Herb Noble and neighbor Amy Finnegan to
resolve the issues raised. A resident manager has been hired and a
block watch program has been started. The police are working
closely with LJF to identify and resolve problems as they occur
and police calls have already been significantly reduced. At this
week's meeting, both Officer Noble and Ms. Finnegan spoke in favor
of the acquisition by LJF. |
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Mike Battoclette's Contribution Recognized
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At Tuesday's Forum meeting, Mike Battoclette was presented an
award by CHCURC for his "dedication, persistence and tenacity" in
leading the Streetscape Committee's work with the city over the
past four years. Mike's efforts were key to getting the job done
and done right. |
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Bacall's Reopens
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Bacall's Restaurant reopens Tuesday, July 5, for lunch at 11:00
AM, after being closed a week for a face lift. |
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McAuley Students Win Prizes
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Three of McAuley's Advanced Placement United States History
students won prizes in an essay/research paper contest sponsored
by the Collegium Program at Xavier University. Honorees are Rose
Kramer of Harrison, Rebecca Meng of Finneytown and Kristen Marsh
of Monfort Heights. |
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Community Service Award Nominations Solicited
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The annual Josh Weiser Community Service Award will be
presented at the September Forum meeting. The purpose of this
award is to recognize those who have provided outstanding
volunteer leadership to College Hill. Nominations are due by
August 15. For a nomination form, call the Forum at 513-542-7263.
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Uniforms, No Cell Phones at Aiken
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Two significant changes go into effect at all three Aiken High
Schools the first day of school, August 23. First, every student
will wear a uniform consisting of a khaki skirt, pants or shorts
and a shirt whose color corresponds to his or her school--royal
blue for the University, black for the Traditional and red for the
Service Learning. Second, there will be no cell phones on campus.
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LaBoiteaux Woods, College's Hill's Own Nature Center
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LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center, at the end of Lanius Lane off
Hillcrest Road, offers three miles of shady trails on more than 50
acres of woodlands in College Hill. You're invited to take a walk
in the woods any time between dawn and dusk.
Walk on over to any of these summer programs at LaBoiteaux. For
more information call 542-2909.
- Firefly Fireworks, LaBoiteaux Woods, Friday, July 1, 9-10
pm, FREE. Enjoy nature's fireworks while you learn about these
brilliant beetles. Bring a flashlight to play a firefly game.
Meet at the Nature Center.
- Teen Service Camp, High School Students, July 11-15,
10:00-2:00, FREE. Earn volunteer service hours for school or
scouts by improving the nature center's woods for the benefit of
wildlife and human visitors. The main project will be removing
invasive honeysuckle bushes. Registration required.
- Nature Explorers Camp, July 18-22, 9:30-2:30, ages 7-9, $50
Learn about the natural world through hiking, crafts, games and
a week of nature fun.
- Outdoor Skills Camp, July 25-28, 9:30-2:30 on M- T-W ,
Overnight on Th-F, ages 9-13, $50 Gain skills to be confident in
the woods while learning more about our local habitats. Camp
meets at Burnet Woods on Wednesday only to fish and practice
canoeing skills. All other days at LaBoiteaux. Overnight begins
on Thursday at 7pm and ends at 9am on Friday.
- Finding Art in Nature Camp, August 1-5, 9:30- 2:30, ages
6-8, $50 Join the naturalists to look at nature with an artful
eye. Daily walks and nature activities will round out a series
of art and craft explorations.
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