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Dear Reader,
Today's a good day to think about who else would like to see the College Hill eNewsletter. Think of some? Click here to send them a copy of this issue.
As usual, if you've got news--send it here.
Ken Lyon, Co-Editor
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 It's Not Too Late to Get Luminaries for Saturday's Light Up College Hill Night
Saturday is Light Up College Hill night. Many streets will be illuminated with wonderful luminaries.
Luminary kits are still available. The kits include the makings of 10 luminaries and cost $5. If you'd like one, contact Juanita Canfield at 513-541-8506.
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| First WIN House Now For Sale
 The first new house built by Working in Neighborhoods in College Hill is now for sale.
The $115,000, three-bedroom house has a two-car attached garage and is
energy-efficient. It is available to qualified low-income buyers, who
will be able to use a grant to help pay for the home. This arrangement
helps build property values in the neighborhood. If you're interested in buying the home, you can call WIN at 513-541-4109. You can see the MLS listing here.
 In a grand opening two weeks ago, WIN Executive Director Sister Barbara Busch, SC (pictured left with State Representative Dale Mallory) and WIN staff joined neighbors and other city, state, and neighborhood leaders to tour the house at 5836 Saranac Ave.
 Also present at the grand opening (pictured right): City Councilman Cecil Thomas, a neighbor and well-known College Hill volunteer Amos Robinson.
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| Facade Spotlight: The Plaza and Goodie's
The College Hill Plaza and Goody's Restaurant received bright new awnings thanks to the facade matching grant arranged by CHCURC with the City of Cincinnati.
The facade program was a matching grant from the city for projects that made significant improvements to facades on buildings facing Hamilton Avenue. We are highlighting a different facade every week.
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 Santa Visits the Summit
Santa Claus (Officer Tony Dawson) and his elvish helper (Officer Katrina Neal) paid a visit to this morning's meeting of the College Hill Summit on their way to visit area schools and retirement homes.
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College Hill Artist Part of Annual Train Display
For the last 13 years, College Hill artist Margaret
Mailly has been part of the Duke Energy/CSX Holiday Model Train Display. Once again, Mailly's watercolors of railroad-related
subjects will be exhibited at the display, a family favorite for 63 years.
Admission is free to all and children have a special
viewing ramp in the Duke lobby at the corner 4th and Main Street, downtown.
Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm Sunday; through December 31; closed Christmas.
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| Senior Independence at Llanfair Named to HomeCare Elite
For the second straight year, Senior Independence of Southwest Ohio has been named to HomeCare Elite, a listing of listing of the most successful home care agencies in the United States
Compiled by Outcome Concept Systems and DecisionHealth, the annual list includes the top 25% of agencies.
Located at Llanfair, the agency serves Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, and Clinton Counties.
"We are excited to receive this important recognition for the second straight year," said Senior Independence Executive Director Joan Punch-Fleming. "This achievement is a reflection of our staff's high quality service that extends and enhances the independence of the older adults we serve."
For information about Senior Independence and its many services, click here.
Thanks to Kay Howard for this story.
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| Thieves Target Catalytic Converters
 Cincinnati Police District 5 warns that thieves stole some catalytic converters from cars in Mt. Airy and College Hill earlier this week.
According to Officer Jason Pechiney, the College Hill streets hit were Lantana, Cedar and Groesbeck.
"Thieves can get under a vehicle, cut these off, and be gone in minutes," says Officer Pechiney. "Please pass the word around to watch for suspicious persons and activities in your neighborhoods."
Keep an eye out for this and any other suspicious activity, and call 911 when necessary. Catalytic converters are tempting because they contain platinum and easy to sell for scrap.
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| A Week Out of Jail, Man Arrested in College Hill
 Out on bond for a robbery in another neighborhood, an 18-year-old man (pictured here in a photo by Sharon Coolidge for the Enquirer) was arrested earlier this week robbing Creative Kutz on Hamilton and Marlowe.
Police Officer Lisa Johnson, on her regular College Hill detail paid for by the College Hill Business Association, arrested him and another suspect. One of them is also accused of armed robberies last weekend in Clifton and Winton Place.
Thanks, Officer Johnson, for the quick work!
Read more in an Enquirer article here.
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| Where to Call to Report Trouble
Of course, if you have an emergency or see one, call 9-1-1.
To report other unlawful activity, call the District 5 non-emergency number: 5143-765-1212. Be sure to have the address of the property you're calling about.
To report problems with public or private property (ie: sunken sewer grates, abandoned cars, overgrown property) call the City of Cincinnati's hotline at 513-591-6000.
That number is also the number to call for information about garbage collection and other city services, and for information about how to contact any city department or employee.
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Pleasant Hill Class Visits Coffee Co.
 The College Hill Coffee Company's enewsletter (sign up
for it on the website here) reports that a third grade class from Pleasant Hill Academy visited to
learn about coffee and coffee beans, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
The Coffee Co. participates in Pleasant Hill's
Adopt-a-Class program. There are plenty of classes yet to be adopted. If your business, church, or organization would like to
adopt a class, call PHA Principal Cherese Clark at 513-363-4300.
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Aiken University High School Recognized
Aiken University High School is being recognized for their
community work program with Llanfair Retirement Community. To support students in their transition from school to work, Aiken University
High School and Llanfair Retirement Community developed a
community work program.
12th graders from Aiken work with supervisors at Llanfair
developing work skills in the areas of dietary, activities,
laundry, supply room and grounds upkeep. One student is now employed by
Llanfair as a result of her participation in the community work
program. Another student has been invited to apply for a position to
work after school hours.
What a great way to construct meaningful work experiences
for our students, strengthening the relationship between a CPS school
and a community partner!
The Department of Student Services thanks the staff at Aiken University for providing a
supportive learning environment and quality education to our
increasingly diverse student population.
Thanks to Tanya Davis for this article.
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 Sunday Enquirer Features Laurel Court
Last Sunday's Enquirer featured Laurel Court and owners Judy and Larry Moyer in an extensive article about this College Hill landmark. See the article here.
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| McAuley Alumnae Come Back to Play
Twenty-two McAuley alumnae came back to play the current varsity basketball team in the school's annual alumnae game on the day before Thanksgiving. It's the largest alumnae team ever.
The varsity team won, but according to the school the alumnae gave them a great game, with the lead going back and forth between teams several times.
Pictured are: Teresa Sealschott Kluener '87; Tracy Harmeyer Wood '89; Cindy Herbert Lynn '91; Gina Pellman Reynolds '91; Cara Peyton Etheridge '96; Christy Hoffman Even '97; Christa Dirr MacFarlane '98; Julie Rosing '02; Jan Frazee '03; Katie Frey '03; Laena Makia '03; Sandy Rack '03; Jackie Masur '04; Nicole Battle '06; Brittany Jones '06; Brittany Wheeler '06; Eileen George '07; Molly Inderhees '07; Allyson Engelhart '08; Melissa Kling '08; Sam Wheeler '08; Lauren Wood '08.
Thanks to McAuley High School for this story.
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New Year's Eve Dance Returns to Town Hall
 CincySwing will host its 8th annual New Year's Eve Dance at College
Hill Town Hall.
The party and dance begins at 9 pm, preceded by a free
swing dance lesson at 8:15. Live music will be provided by John Zappa of Rich Uncle Skeleton (a local swing band
popular in the 90s). "They are very excited about playing for the
dancers," says organizer Terry Thompson-Cannon, "and we are super excited to have them!"
Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Snacks and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Table seating is limited; if you want a table, get there early. For more
information, call Terry at 513-290-9022, or click here to register.
Thanks to Terry Thompson-Cannon for this story.
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Oakley Store to Help Angert's Customers
According to Channel 9, The Appliance Loft in Oakley will help Angert's customers who are having problems with installations and waranties. See Channel 9's coverage here.
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| North Hills Swim Club: Two for One
 The board of the North Hills Swim and Tennis Club on Daly Road announces a "twofer" new member special. Member singles, couples, or families that join together each receive half off their initiation and first year membership dues--and know that when pool season starts, they'll already have a friend who is a member.
Those who join before the end of December will receive an additional $50 off.
North Hills is a private swimming and tennis club that traditionally draws from Finneytown and College Hill. For more information, call Kathy Goldschmidt at 513-522-4663.
Thanks to Laura Saylor for this story.
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The eNewsletter is published every week or so by 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 independently prepared and published by neighborhood volunteers. It is not affiliated with the College Hill Forum Community Council.
Opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of any College Hill or other organization--or even of the editor. The inclusion of an article is not necessarily an endorsement. The fact that something isn't in the eNewsletter is not necessarily a lack of endorsement--it's most likely because no one told us about it.
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Send us news that you think would be interesting to your College Hill neighbors--and we'll very likely publish it. Email to eNewsletter@CollegeHillOH.net.
- Co-editors: Ken Lyon and Gail Finke
- Contributing Editor: Sarah Mann Wolf
- Backup Editor: Tom Strothers
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