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July 22,
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Dear Reader,
This week's issue is early so you can read it
here first: Our two Aiken High Schools are
combining. We thank Principal Virginia Rhodes for
getting the word to us so we could get it to you.
Gail Finke & Ken Lyon, co-editors
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Combinatorial Math: Aiken + Aiken = Aiken
 Aiken University
High School Principal Virginia Rhodes writes, "Here is the hot
scoop on a very recent decision involving the Aiken High
Schools."
Aiken University High
School, Ohio's first and only urban Environmental Studies
high school, will be merged with Aiken College &
Career High School in the fall of 2009, reuniting the
Aiken Falcons as a single school once more.
Aiken U. will continue to operate in its present form
this coming school year, however, Dr. Virginia Rhodes, who
started the Environmental focus, will take over as Principal
of Western Hills Design Technology this August. Both AU
and Design Tech are considered "STEM" (science, technology,
engineering & math) schools. Eric Thomas,
present principal of ACC, will serve as Principal of both
schools on the Aiken campus for the 08-09 school
year. Dr. Rhodes and Mr. Thomas have worked together to
improve the academic climate on the Aiken campus. They have
worked with the College Hill Forum and have been visible and
active around the College Hill community, improving
relationships between neighborhood residents and Aiken
students. The merger decision is timely, as the
Cincinnati Public School Design Team process calls for the
Aiken campus to be rebuilt as a new school, with demolition
and construction beginning as early as summer of 2009.
Aiken students will attend school in a "swing" space, with the
location yet to be determined. Dr. Rhodes, a College
Hill resident, says "I have enjoyed my work at Aiken immensely
for the last two years," and looks forward to running into all
the College Hill folks at the coffee shop and post office.
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CHCURC Raises $14,000; Director of Community
Development Retained
 Fundraiser at
Laurel Court Raises $10,000Over 70 guests
attended a College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment
Corporation fund raiser-- Summer Fete, an Evening of
Song--at Laurel Court the
end of June. Kudos go to many of College Hill's residents and
businesses and to Judy and Larry Moyer, the owners of Laurel
Court, for helping CHCURC raise over $10,000 at this
event. With such a beautiful setting, catered
appetizers and delightful entertainment, the lively evening
was over much too soon. The evening began with musical
entertainment provided by the inspiring students of Peraza's
Music Workshop--Leah Anderson, age 12; Bryson Karrer, age 9;
and Deidra Ryan age 14. College Hill Forum President
Elizabeth Sherwood served as the Mistress of Ceremonies and
had the crowd rolling in the aisles with her witticisms (see a
previous edition
of the eNewsletter for
"You Know You're From College Hill If..."). How many
communities can boast that the President of their community
council is a comedienne? Mezzo soprano Miriam Allbee
performed beautifully, accompanied by husband Mike
Kelly. These recording artists and their two children
reside in College Hill. eNewsletter Appeal Raises
$4000Additional thanks go to those who
responded to the electronic appeal for funds in a special CHCURC edition of
the eNewsletter.
CHCURC President Mike Cappel reached out to the College Hill
community to keep our Director of Community Development (Marty
Welidshofer) funded. That appeal brought in close to
$4000 in donations! These two fund raising efforts have
enabled CHCURC to keep our Director of Community Development
working under contract on a part time basis.
Future Fund
RaisersMore fund raising efforts are needed and
are underway.
- The next event will be the 5th annual 5K Rhythm Run/Walk
on Saturday, September 20th. Typically about 50
or more volunteers work together to carry out this
event. If you are interested in volunteering for the
Rhythm Race, please contact Mike Cappel at mikecappel@gmail.com .
- Later this fall, another Celebrity Bar Tending event
will be held at the Clovernook Country Club.
Thanks again for your generous support of
CHCURC's mission to improve College Hill through economic and
community development. Contributed by Carolyn
Royalty. |
College Hill Block Party Events Scheduled
 The annual College
Hill Community Block Party is back and better than ever.
Four nights of entertainment are scheduled. Tuesday,
AUGUST 5: College Hill's National Night
Out celebration features a free cookout and performances
by local bands Tone Farmer and
Nate Holscher.
Meet neighbors, representatives of civic associations and
churches, and Cincinnati police and firefighters from 6 to 9
pm at the parking lot of the College Hill Presbyterian Church
(Will move indoors to air conditioning if too
hot). Wednesday, AUGUST 6: The amazing Eddie Love Big
Band will be back and swinging. Double dutch jump
ropers will start off the night, and the Sister Steppers will
dance. Also: four square, corn hole, free hot dogs and
water. Thursday, AUGUST 7: The return of 3 on 3
Basketball Night. Sign up at the Recreation Center or The
Rock. Check-in begins at 5 pm, games at 6 pm. Sherman Bradley
from the City Gospel Mission will speak; LaRosa's will sponsor
free pizza. Friday, AUGUST 8: Praise and Worship Night
with College Hill churches. Learn about your neighborhood
churches, enjoy free desserts, and see praise dancer Brittany
Edwards, Christian Saxophonist Bryan Arvin, and Dave Minor and
his praise team. Free pulled pork and slaw! Story provided by Amy
Finnegan. |
 Bishop O'Neal Opens NAACP Convention's Gospel
Extravaganza
College Hill's Bishop Todd
O'Neal, Co-pastor of the House of Joy, gave the invocation for
the NAACP Convention's Gospel Extravaganza
Wednesday. Bishop Todd is well-known as a choir
director and musician, among his many talents. See a
photo gallery of the event at the Enquirer's website. |
 Local Couple at Extreme Makeover
Thousands of people volunteered last week, when
Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition built a new house for the Akers family of West
Chester. And some of those volunteers were from College Hill!
Spotted at the Families of SMA (Spinal Muscular
Atrophy) booth were Gwen and Geoff Tipton (right).
Two
of the Akers children suffer from SMA, a degenerative genetic
disease that destroys the nerves controlling voluntary
movement. The Tiptons told us they volunteered because they
have friends who have a child with SMA. To find out how you
can help families with SMA, see the link above.
Did you
volunteer for Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition? Let us know at enewsletter@collegehillohio.org.
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 Llanfair Breaks Ground
Cincinnati luminaries were out in force last
Wednesday for the groundbreaking of the Llanfair Retirement
Community's new addition.
State Senator Dale
Mallory and City Council members Chris Monzel and Roxanne
Qualls were here for the groundbreaking of the Margaret Jean
Wells Chapel and Clara Curry Wellness Center on July
15.
See the Enquirer's coverage here.
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Parolees Give Back to College Hill
 Many people don't know that for the past
two years, some badly needed work at neighborhood churches and
non-profits has been done by the State of Ohio--through
parolees from state prison. The College Hill Forum
Quality of Life Team arranges work for the parolees, provides
them with a free lunch, and works alongside them and their
parole officers. The men are non-violent offenders who are
allowed to work outside. "These guys are hard workers,
and many of them look forward to working with us
each month," says QOL coordinator Phyllis Schoenberger. "Lunch
provides an opportunity to talk with us, which has been very
rewarding, and provides them with a full meal that they
generally don't have." For the past few months some of
these men have been working on the Cincinnati Black Theater
Company's building, scraping paint from the brick to prepare
it to be painted again. When the CBTC finishes tuck
pointing, the parolees will give the building a gorgeous new
coat of paint. Phyllis expects that to happen either on the
next work day (this week) or next month. If you would
like to prepare a lunch for future work days, email Phyllis at
phylmark@fuse.net. |
| Host an Exchange Student
Sherrie Bjurstrom reminds us that foreign
exchange students who will attend La Salle, Roger Bacon, SCPA
and St. Xavier need host families for the coming
year.
If you would like to "host a high school exchange
student and experience the world at its best," call Sherrie at
513-550-0618, or Clyde Brown at 513-550-0617.
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Home Decorating for the Budget-Minded Coming to Six
Acres
 The Six Acres Bed and
Breakfast Luncheon Lecture series will present "Home
Decorating on a Budget" with budget decorating expert
Sharon White on August 10 from 1 to 4 pm. This
Sunday afternoon event includes a gourmet luncheon.
Folks should bring pictures of their home's interior if they'd
like a free home decorating
consultation. For Reservations call Six Acres Bed
and Breakfast at 513-541-0873. The cost is $39 per
person. |
Coming Events in College Hill
Here is a selection of upcoming events from the College Hill
Calendar. Check the calendar for uptodate
information. If you know of an event that isn't yet on
the Calendar, click on "Submit an Event" below & let us
know about it!
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2008
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| July |
| 25 |
Raison D'etre -
"Reason for
Being" Three women who know
their reason for being are coming to share their pure
Kentucky blend (as in vocal.) RAISON D'ETRE, the
award-winning folk trio from Northern Kentucky, will add
a little jive to your java as they perform original
tunes, a cappella swing, and covers of song writers like
Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Jesse Winchester, and Dolly
Parton. Their sound has been described by CITYBEAT as
"some of the best three-part harmony singing you'll
likely ever hear." Violet Rae, Vickie and Roberta back
themselves on guitar, banjo, keyboard, and six-string
mandolin for an evening of swinging country folk.
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"Runnin' on
Empty" Duo returns --
Rick Endres and Laura Langland
The
RUNNIN' ON EMPTY Duo has been playing throughout the
area for the past eleven years in its current
configuration, and even longer in various combinations.
Rick Endres (vocals, guitars, harmonica) and Laura
Langland (vocals, keyboards) have a vast and varied
repertoire of classic rock, and occasionally slip in an
original song. Their sound features tight harmonic
vocals over a lush bed of acoustic guitar and keyboard.
Their playlist includes such stalwarts as James Taylor;
Eagles; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; Carole King;
Fleetwood Mac; Bonnie Raitt; Seals & Crofts; Elton
John; Creedence Clearwater Revival; and Carly Simon, to
name but a few.
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 College Hill Branch
Library: End of Readquest Party.
The summer-long reading program for children and teens
ends with food and fun. No fee; 1
pm.
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| August |
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Nyeemah MacDonald
- Every first Friday of the
month! Nyeemah's music is an
amalgamation of lyrics, tones, and energies, a blend of
elements that touch on a universal language from spoken
word to driving Afro-Cuban percussion, Tibetan chants,
jazz, blues, hip hop.
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Mike Biere Mike's full of music,
full of fun - and sometimes, just full of it! No
wonder we love having him here. And no wonder his
fans and groupies keep coming back - join them and us!
It's always TGIF when Mike's on stage. A College
Hill resident and part of the "Those Guys" group that
packs them in here. This is one of Mike's solo gigs
especially for us - and for you. A great
pre-Valentine event! (Be still, my heart!) An
encore performance with a mix of Top 40 classics, some
new tunes and favorites you love to
hear.
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Block Party 2008: College Hill
Presbyterian Church Parking Lot. |
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National Night Out: College Hill
Presbyterian Church Parking Lot. Kick off the
annual College Hill Block Party with a great evening of
food, fun, and music -- free! National Night Out
promotes police/community relatins. Meet neighbors, find
out about how you can join community groups, enjoy a
community cookout, and more. This year will feature live
music by Nate Holscher and by the band Tone Farmer. And
if it gets too hot, we'll move inside CHPC to air
conditioned comfort. No charge; 6-9
pm.
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The amazing Eddie Love Big Band will be
back and swinging. Double dutch jumpropers will start
off the night, and the Sister Steppers will dance. Also:
four square, corn hole, free hot dogs and water. College
Hill Presbyterian Church Parking Lot.
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The return of 3 on 3 Basketball Night.
Sign up at the Rec Center or The rock. Check-in begins
at 5 pm, games at 6 pm. Sherman Bradley from the City
Gospel Mission will speak; LaRosa's will sponsor free
pizza.
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Praise and Worship Night with College Hill
churches. Learn about your neighborhood churches,
enjoy free desserts, and see praise dancer Brittany
Edwards, Christian Saxophonist Bryan Arvin, and Dave
Minor and his praise team. Free pulled pork and slaw!
College Hill Presbyterian Church Parking Lot.
Josh Eagle,
singer/songwriter/storyteller, has been preaching his
positive sound through songs for the past 5years.
The Cincinnati native's music echoes the early 1970's
folk scene with influences from Neil Young, Cat Stevens,
Carole King, James Taylor, Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs to
mention a few. Josh likes to classify his gentle voice
and message as "sincere folk tunes."
LaBoiteaux
Woods: Vermicomposting Workshop. Learn how to use an
indoor worm bin to recycle your kitchen waste and
improve your garden. Your fee gets you a bin, worms, and
an instruction booklet to help you remember what you
learn at the workshop. $10; 7 - 9 pm. Reserve your spot
by July 31 at (513)
542-2909.
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Mary
Kroner
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the volunteers listed below. Our purpose is to help make
College Hill an even better place to live, play and do
business by publishing a broad spectrum of news for and about
College Hill, with an emphasis on stories of College Hill
people working together to improve our community.
The eNewsletter is
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Opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of any
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- Co-editors: Ken Lyon and Gail Finke
- Contributing Editor: Sarah Mann Wolf
- Backup Editor: Tom
Strothers
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