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April 8,
2008
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Dear Reader,
If you didn't read about it here, it's probably
because we didn't hear about it. If you know of
news for and/or about College Hill, let us know here. Gail Finke,
Co-Editor | |
| Police Officer and Firefighter Given Awards
Last month 100 police officers and firefighters visited
the College Hill Forum's monthly meeting to see two of their
own honored by the neighborhood's community council.
The Oscar Armstrong Award is named for a fireman who
died figthting a Cincinnati fire. The Kevin Crayon Award is
named for a police officer killed in the line of duty. Kevin
Crayon's parents and Oscar Armstrong's fiance and children
were present for the awards.
 Kevin Crayon
Award: Officer Robert Smith (left, with his
wife) received this award for outstanding service. District 5
Captain Dave Bailey told the story: Police had been
expecting problems after a December funeral for a man who had
been murdered. During their patrol, Officer Smith and
another officer stopped a suspicous car and discovered that
the murder suspect was a passenger. As a result of Smith's
sense of duty, alertness, and knowledge of his beat, he and
his partner were able to apprehend a dangerous criminal and
prevent further violence.
Oscar Armstrong Award:
Firefighter Alfred Lee Harden (right, with his wife) received
this award for outstanding service. Captain Robert Hart said
he had a lot of stories about this amazing
firefighter--some not fit for polite company! In addition
to his fearlessness on the job--Harden is often the first one
on the scene of a fire--apparently Harden also has shown
bravery at the station. One night, he was the only one able to
trap a kamikaze bat in a trashcan, keeping his fellow
firefighters safe from getting dive-bombed by the critter
while they slept.
Story and photos by Sarah
Wolf |
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College Hill Rakes in CityBeat "Best
Of" Awards
 The weekly
CityBeat newspaper has given five "best of"
designations to College Hill places and people:
- Best Coffee House: College Hill Coffee Co.
- Best Jeweler: Schwartz Jewelers
- Best Soul Food: Goodies Barbeque
- Best West Side Thai: Thai NamTip (North Bend Rd.,
Monfort Heights)--owned by College Hill residents Gordon and
Tussanee (Mamm) Leach.
- Best Firehouse/Firefighters: our own Engine Company
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Congratulations to all!
You can read the CityBeat article here. |
| Nouveau Chamber Players to Give Free Community Concert
 The Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra's new ensemble for minority youth, the Nouveau Chamber
Players, will give a free concert in College Hill April
18.
The ensemble rehearses at the First United Church of
Christ on Glenview, where the concert will take place at 7 pm.
They are offering the church and the College Hill community a
preview of their April 19 Spring Concert, featuring works by
Antonin Dvorak, William Grant Still and Antonio Vivaldi.
College Hill resident Kori Hill (center in photo)
is a member of the ensemble, and resident Marion
Peraza de Webb gives the six young musicians chamber music
lessons and coaches the group.
"We are inviting members of First United Church of
Christ, who graciously donate rehearsal space at the church.
and other residents of College Hill," says CSO spokesperson
Kathy Finley.
Can't make it Friday? The Nouveau Chamber Players will
present their official spring concert at 3 pm Saturday, April
19, at the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church in Forest Park. It is
also free to the public.
Story contributed by the Cincinnati Symphony
Orchestra |
| Come "Back to Bach" in College Hill
 While
J.S. Bach is one of the Baroque era's greatest composers, he
wrote so many pieces that it's difficult for even his greatest
fans to hear them all live. ARCH and the College Hill
Presbyterian Church are teaming up with talented musicians
from CCM to give you the chance to hear all seven of Bach's
concertos for piano and strings live-and at no
cost.
Three will be presented Saturday evening, May 3, and the
remaining four on Saturday evening, June 7. Seven talented
pianists and string ensembles from CCM (including CHPC's
Polina Bespalk-Ellerhorst) will bring you Baroque music as it
was meant to be heard: in live performances. See the list of
concertos and pianists on the College Hill
Calendar.
Sam Stare reminds us that even if you think Bach
isn't your "thing," his music is widely used in films and you
probably know more than one of the pieces.
Both concerts start at 7 pm. There is no cost, but of
course your donations will be gratefully accepted and will go
toward producing more arts programming for College
Hill. |
| More April Concerts, Theater
Don' t miss these other great theater and concert
opportunities in College Hill!
- April 11 & 12, College Hill Town Hall: "Dance, Music
Story: Gloria Esenwein & Friends." The
Contemporary Dance Theater hosts this guest artist
performance. Old work, new work, tap dance, contemporary
dance, original music and performances by Gloria Esenwein,
Shirley Maul, Mary Kroner and Women of Sole, plus many other
friends. 8 pm; $10-$12. For information call 513-591-1222.
- April 11-13, McAuley High School: "The Wizard of Oz."
McAuley's spring musical is one for the whole family. 7:30
pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm Sunday. For information call
513-681-2228, ext. 2228.
- April 11, College Hill Coffee Co.: Shante' CD release
party. See inspirational R&B/soul artist Shante' begin her rise to the top with
this concert of songs from her new CD. No fee. 7:30 pm.
- April 18 & 19, College Hill Town Hall: Cincinnati
Choreographers Collective Presents: Small Streams - 1. The
Contemporary Dance Theater hosts this concert by a new
organization of tri-state choreographers. It will feature
"small gems" -- short solos, duets, and trios. For a list of
pieces and choreographers click here. 8
pm: $13-$15. For reservations and information call
513-731-8847.
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| Get Informed About Foster Parenting
 Have you ever
thought about making room in your home and your heart for a
child who needs you? Ever wondered what it's like to foster or
adopt a child?
Information about adoption and becoming a foster parent
will be given by the Hamilton County
Children's Services staff and foster/adoptive parents from
4-6 pm April 17 at the College Hill Coffee Co.
Tina Stoebert, owner of the coffee shop, said attendees
will have a chance to talk with foster and adoptive parents,
as well as recruiters and home assessment professionals about
particulars involved in preparing to become a foster or
adoptive parent.
For more information about becoming a foster or adoptive
parent, call 513-632-6366. |
| Business Association Dinner Reservations Due
Now
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the deadline to reserve your seat
at the College Hill Business Association's annual dinner. It's
one you won't want to miss. City Council member Roxanne Qualls
and UC/DAAP professor M. Triantafillou will both speak at the
program, "Looking Ahead... Are YOU Ready?"
Llanfair Retirement Community's Campus Center will be the
site of the April 15 program, which begins at 6 pm with
greetings and appetizers, followed by a 6:30 dinner and 7 pm
program. Tickets are $20.
All who live or work in College Hill are welcome. For
reservations call Karen Hartman at
513-681-5448. |
 Lillie
M. Ushery Turns 100
In our last issue we told you about Lillie M. Ushery, a
Clifton resident whose College Hill church, Golden Leaf
Baptist, was about to throw her a party celebrating her
100th birthday.
Well, she celebrated that birthday and the Enquirer
covered it here.
Again, happy birthday from the
eNewsletter! |
| Black History Month at Aiken High Schools
Students at both high schools on the Aiken campus and
their families were invited to a special Black History program
and display in the Aiken College and Career High School
Library.
Mrs. Sandra Watson coordinated the display, which
included works contributed by staff and students. They varied
in subject matter from a 3-D African jungle display, to
reports and drawings of famous Black Americans, to a moving
composition written by a 10th grade student, Chavel Glover,
paying tribute to her mother.
Mrs. Sharon Myers, wife of Aiken teacher Paul Myers,
contributed a magnificent hand-crafted quilt at the entrance
to the gallery. "The deep red stripes sewn on the quilt are
representative of the lashes on the backs of slaves in our
country's history," she explained.
Everyone who took advantage of the opportunity to see the
gallery came away with an appreciation of events and people
who carved the Black History of our country.
Aiken thanks all those who contributed artwork,
especially Mrs. Watson for her expertise in
presentation.
Story contributed by Aiken College and Career High
School |
| McAuley Thanks Good Neighbors
McAuley High School's 12th annual fundraising auction
will be held April 19th-thanks to lots of help from good
neighbors.
 These
include Larry and Judy Moyer (pictured), who live next door to
the Catholic girls' high school at historic Laurel Court.
"Each April the Moyers open their home to more than 300 guests
who stroll the grounds and interior of Laurel Court during a
champagne reception for the patrons of our auction," says
McAuley's Kathy Dietrich.
Another good neighbor is Clovernook Country Club in North
College Hill. Each February, they offer their bar area for an
evening of Mardi Gras fun with all tips received benefitting
McAuction. Roger Loth, previous neighbor and proprietor of
Laurel Court who now lives in Florida will return to be the
auctioneer for his twelfth year.
These are only some of the good neighbors who help the
school raise about $160,000 every year for building
improvements and student financial aid.
Tickets for An Affair to Remember in Barcelona
are $90 per person. The evening begins at 5 pm with a
champagne reception and hors d'oeuvres at Laurel Court and
then moves to McAuley where the gymnasium will be enchantingly
transformed into the intriguing city of Barcelona, Spain for a
gourmet dinner, oral and silent auctions, and many
raffles.
For information or reservations call Gail Kelly, at
513-681-1800 x 1117.
Story provided by McAuley High
School. |
| St. Theresa's Textile Trove Decorates the Art
House
The exhibit ends April 13, so head on out! Check the web site for
address, times, and prices. |
| Underground Railroad Landmark Still for Sale
 LaBoiteaux Woods
naturalist Kathy Dahl writes to remind us that the Wilson house
(1502 Aster Place) is still for sale.
We profiled it when the house first came on the market.
It needs a lot of work but it isn't your typical
fixer-upper--this one comes with a National Register of
Historic Places designation. It is a documented center for
abolitionist activity during the Civil War.
Like many College Hill residents, the Wilson family
helped hide escaped slaves. But unlike most of them, the
Wilson family left records of their work. Read about it here.
The house is a bargain at less than $50,000 for the
four-bedroom home with a double lot. A remodel could take it
from "bargain" to
"treasure." |
| Luken to Speak to Democrats
 College Hill
resident Tom Luken will address the Springfield Township
Democratic Club April 10, at a meeting open to the public.
Tom, 82, lives at Hammond North with his wife
Shirley. He is part of a family famous for public service to
Cincinnati and Ohio. Over a period of 27 years he was a
Cincinnati Mayor, City Councilman, and a US Congressman--as
was his son Charlie, one of the couple's eight children who
grew up in College Hill.
Tom's brother Jim was a Cincinnati Mayor and Councilman.
The Springfield Township Democratic Club meets at 7 pm on
the second Thursday of each month at the township's
senior/community center, behind the firehouse at 9158 Winton
Road. All are
welcome. | |
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