| The College Hill eNewsletter |
| Telling
the story of "A Diverse and Neighborly
Community." |
April 15,
2008
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Dear Reader,
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, or filed for an
extension, you're late!
I decided not to mention tax day last week after getting
another date wrong, thanks to a newsletter from a city
official who shall remain anonymous. Oh well, I have learned
my lesson and will verify dates and times in the future, no
matter where I get them. If anyone put out leaves and yard
waste a week early because of the eNewsletter, I profusely
apologize.
Don't forget Friday night's free chamber orchestra
concert at the First United Church of Christ (see our calendar
website for more concerts and performances), and if
you're suffering from spring fever, see below for a great new
College Hill hike.
Until next week ... Gail Finke, Co-Editor
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| Spring Comes to College Hill
Wow! A look at the Cincinnati School Employees Credit
Union and the gorgeous blooming trees in front of the College
Hill Fundamental Academy remind us that the cold snap will
soon be over and spring has, indeed, arrived.
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| Hike the New Kirby Road Trail Saturday
 The
Cincinnati Parks Department will hold a two-mile hike
Saturday over the new Kirby Road Trail in the
Bradford-Felter Tanglewood Preserve.
The 212-acre woods is undeveloped, and the hike will be
"moderately strenuous," according to naturalist Pat
Agnew. "It is still pretty rugged, partly due to the
hilly terrain, partly because it is new and less trampled,"
she says.
The hike will start at 1 pm Saturday at the small
gravel lot on the west side of Kirby Road just south of the
junction with Glenview. It will last approximately two
hours. Dress for the weather and bring a snack.
To register and get detailed information about the
meeting place, call 513-542-2909.
Read a previous eNewsletter article with more
information about this neat trail here. |
| Firehouse Honors Fallen Firefighters
 Engine 51, like
other firehouses around the region, is flying its flag at half
mast in honor of Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefigher Brian
Schira, who died fighting a fire in Colerain
Township.
Thank you, Engine 51, for all you do to keep us
safe! |
| Men on Campus Day at Aiken College and Career
High School
 This spring Aiken College
and Career High School flooded the campus with men to
model success and achievement. Men on Campus Day was sponsored
by the Men of Aiken and the M.O.R.E. (Men Organized,
Respected, and Educated) student groups. The men invited to
the day are leaders in business, services, and
education.
Following a catered luncheon, Tommie Lewis, Senior
Manager of Global Diversity of the Convergys Corporation gave
the keynote address challenging students to "work, believe,
and achieve." Four workshops followed:
- Life after High School, presented by Central State's
African American Male Leadership Institute;
- The Role of a Man in Today's Society, presented by GE,
Aiken's Partner In Education;
- Do the Consequences Outweigh The Benefits? (on
premarital sex) presented by Ozie Davis of the Queen City
Youth Development; and
- How Can I Make It Through This? (dealing with social
problems and addictions) presented by Bishop Bobby Hilton
from the Word of Deliverance Ministries in Forest
Park.
In addition to these guests, men who offered their
encouragement included Mayor Mark Mallory, City Councilman
Cecil Thomas and local NAACP President Chris Smitherman.
Principal Eric Thomas closed the event.
Are you interested in making a positive impact on the
young men of Aiken College and Career High School? It's not
too late to join this mentoring prorgram. Call Paul McMillan
at 513-363-6760 or email him at mcmillanpa@yahoo.com.
Story provided by Aiken College and Career High
School. |
| McAuley Senior is Munoz Straight A Finalist
 Rose Hessler is
the only female student from a private school to be chosen as
a finalist in the annual Anthony Munoz Foundation Straight A
Campaign.
Nine young women and nine young men are selected for
their straight A's in Academic excellence, Athletic
achievement, Active role in the community, a strong Ambition,
a winning Attitude, and the ability to overcome
Adversity.
Rose, who lived in College Hill for much of her
childhood, was homeschooled until high school. Thoracic Outlet
Syndrome, a painful disease, has not stopped her swimming
competitively for 11 years for the Cincinnati Marlins and four
years for McAuley. She is a member of the Latin, Drama,
and Key Clubs, and the National Latin Honor Society. She
tutors children at Becker and Jane Hoop Elementary Schools,
and works as a lifeguard in the summer. She has received a
Catholic Legacy Grant from Xavier University, where she plans
to major in nursing.
All 18 students will be honored at an April 29 banquet,
where two will be presetned with $2,000
scholarships. |
| Spend Mother's Day with Team Cincinnati
Team Cincinnati, winners of the Christmas reality show
Clash of the Choirs, will peform at McAuley High
School at 7 pm on Mother's Day.
 Ellen Schnier, a
2001 McAuley graduate and choir member whose family lives in
College Hill, is glad to be back for a concert. "I am excited
to perform in the newly renovated performing arts center, and
the choir is so pleased to use our gifts to benefit those
organizations that have supported us individually in the
past," she says. Choir member Shonda Fowler (pictured) is also
from College Hill.
The May 10 concert will also feature the McAuley Vocal
Ensemble and the BreakOut Band from Trinity Lutheran Church in
Mt. Healthy.
Tickets are $10, $5 for students 18 and under. They will
be available the night of the performance, if it doesn't sell
out, but make your mother happy--buy in advance by calling
513-681-1800, ext. 1148. |
| News from Sonshine House and 3Cs
 Sonshine House, the
consignment store that benefits 3Cs Nursery School, will hold
a children's storytime Saturday. Sonshine House is the bright
yellow building at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and
Llanfair.
The half-hour event is geared toward children ages 2 1/2
to 6 and their parents, although older siblings are welcome.
It starts at 10:30 am.
3Cs Nursery School has been a favorite with College Hill
parents for decades. It's a Christian co-op preschool
and kindergarten held at College Hill Presbyterian
Church.
For information about Sunshine House or 3Cs, call Jenny
Smith at 513-853-8489, or attend a Parent Orientation
Night April 24 at 6:45 pm.
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 Commercial Filmed
at Coffee Co.
Spotted at the College Hill Coffee Co. & Casual
Gourmet last month: School Board member Michael Flannery, who
grew up in College Hill, filming a commercial. Rumor is, the
subject is adoption. Look for it
soon! |
Crosley Book Co-Author to Speak at Historical Society
Meeting
 The College Hill Historical Society is pleased to
announce the special guest speaker for its Annual Meeting
on Sunday, April 27.
It's Michael A. Banks, Co-Author of Crosley: Two
Brothers and a Business Empire That Transformed the
Nation. In addition to this book--a must-read for
College Hillians--Michael is the author of three dozen other
non-fiction books and several novels. You can find out
more about him at here.
The meeting is at Twin Towers in the Art Gallery
from 4 - 7 pm. All are welcome to attend the party which
includes a look back at last year, announcements of upcoming
events, officer elections, membership drive, and much
more! Please bring a snack to share.
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| Clean-Up Day needs Volunteers and TRUCKS!
 Organizers for The Great American
Clean-Up in College Hill are gearing up for the April 26th
event, and they're looking for lots of volunteer hands and
trucks.
Lend a hand for a few hours to help rake leaves,
pick up trash, plant/mulch gardens--or drive your truck around
looking cool as you drop off and pick up supplies all in our
effort to beautify Our Hill.
Meet at 9 am at the lot at Hamilton and Llanfair for your
assignment. This year there's a new project: Traffic will be
detoured from Grey Road so volunteers can work there safely.
T-shirts, gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Breakfast, lunch, drinks and prizes too!
All who come out that morning will be very welcome, but
we urge you to call 513-542-4934 or email roths@nku.edu so we have a better idea of
how many volunteers to expect.
Story contributed by the Great American Cleanup
Committee. |
| WAKW Gets New Name
College Hill's Christian radio station has a new
name. WAKW,
formerly "New Life 93.3" is now "Star 93.3, Cincinnati's
Uplifting and Kid Safe Station."
The station "will still play the same music, with the
same message ... but we will now be able to brand ourselves in
the market and increase awareness of who we are," says Kurt
Wallace, program director. According to WAKW's web site,
its vision is: "Challenging listeners to live for
Christ with greater purpose and passion, STAR 93.3 will be the
single most listened to, life changing Christian music radio
station in the country."
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| Six OVI Arrests at Checkpoint
 Last month's OVI
(Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated) Checkpoint in College
Hill resulted in 6 arrests for drivers with an average blood
alcohol content nearly double the legal limit.
CPD Captain Daniel Gerard said another 10 arrests (for
wanted persons, suspended driver's licenses, open containers,
etc.), numerous traffic citations, and high visibility in the
neighborhood made the checkpoint a success.
"Both CPD and OSHP look to our College Hill checkpoints
as the model to strive for across the both the City and State,
and enjoy working with the College Hill community." Captain
Gerard said. |
| Twin Towers Helps Eagle Scout
 Colerain High
School senior Jeremy Dunbar had plenty of help for his Eagle
Scout project--improving a hiking trail in Mt. Airy Forest.
What he didn't have was a good way to get his more than 40
helpers and materials to build a bridge to the isolated
spot.
A call to Twin Towers Senior Living Community changed
that. Director of Hospitality Russell Johnson not only got
permission for the team to go through the College Hill
retirement community's land, he came out and helped with
the project himself. "As a parent and leader at
Twin Towers, I felt like this is what we are supposed to do
for the community," he said.
 The scouts spent
a day edging the trail, building dams to slow erosion,
leveling walking paths, and building a 14-foot bridge from
materials donated by Cincinnati Parks.
Jeremy's mother set up a "chuck wagon" at a cul de sac at
the Twin Towers South Ridge Patio homes and fed the troops
with submarine sandwiches.
Sharon Menke contributed to this
story.
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| Patio Home Open House
 While we're on the
subject of Twin Towers...
Are you interested in a South Ridge Patio Home for
yourself or a relative?
Twin Towers invites the public to an Open House on
Tuesday, April 22, from 1-3 pm. Call 513-853-2001 for
reservations and
directions. |
| You're Invited for Passover
The House of God Community Ministries on Marlowe Avenue
invites all to celebrate in its Passover and Feast of
Unleavened Bread Friday.
According to Senior
Pastor Anthony Hoskins, services will include feet washing and
communion. "We invite you to join us for this consecrated
service and Seder Meal, and look forward to seeing you," he
says. "God Bless!!"
The April 18 service begins at 7 pm. For more information
call 513-429-2106.
Story contributed by House of God Community
Ministries. |
| It's Spring and Our Fancy Turns to ... Linden Park!
Robin Cox of Al Neyer, Inc., has come up with this nice
Spring poster for the Linden Park
development.
See pictures and get details at www.LindenParkCondos.com. Then tell your
friends about the advantages of living in College Hill.
Open House weekend hours are Saturday from 1 to 4 pm and
Sunday from 11 to 4 pm or by appointment with Theresa
Alexander at
513-807-8882. | |
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- Editors: Ken Lyon and Gail Finke
- Contributing Editor: Sarah Mann Wolf
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