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July 1, 2009
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Dear Friend,
We thought summertime was supposed to be a slow news time. But this eNewsletter has more news in it than most. Congratulations, College Hill!
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| College Hill Coming Events
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Weldishofer Named Renaissance Man of College Hill
 Last Thursday, June 25, the Community Development
Corporations Association of Greater Cincinnati (CDCAGC) created a new category at its annual awards celebration, naming College Hill's Marty Weldishofer
its first "Renaissance Man."
CDCAGC's annual awards celebration recognizes the "best of
the best" in the community development industry by giving awards to community
development organizations and staff.
The College Hill Urban Redevelopment Coporation (CHCURC) had nominated Marty for Most Outstanding Community Development Corporation Executive. However, the unique nomination did not quite fit that or any other category, so the CDCAGC Board created a new
category: Renaissance Man.
Stephanie Sunderland, our Northside neighbor, won Most
Outstanding CDC Executive Director.
Marty was acknowledged for
his countless hours spent as Executive Director, Part-time Staffer and
Volunteer to redevelop College Hill.
Among his accomplishments are facilitating the College
Hill Façade Improvement Program and bringing new businesses to the business
corridor..
Marty's enthusiasm and passion for College Hill and its redevelopment
opportunities has reassured many hesitant business and property owners to submit
projects. Marty is pictured right with CHCURC President Mike Cappel.
The CHCURC Board is grateful for all of his work.
Thanks to CHCURC for this story and photo.
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CHCURC Buys Property on The Avenue
Mike Cappel, President of the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation
(CHCURC) announces that CHCURC entered into a purchase contract to
buy the former car wash at 6040 Hamilton Ave. from the U.S. Marshals on June
25, 2009. After CHCURC closes on the
property, it will seek community input as the best end use
of the property.
Says Mike, "CHCURC is excited about
adding this property to the continued redevelopment of College Hill."
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 From the Garden Tour
Seen at the Gardens of College Hill Tour earlier this
month: this clever chair/plant stand at the beautiful McAuley Convent gardens.
One of a pair, the chair added height and color to a
shady spot.
For the next few week's we'll bring you photos and short
descriptions from the gardens. And if you missed the tour--there's always
next June!
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| Administration Lauds Program at Pleasant Hill School
An emissary from the Obama administration today praised Cincinnati
Public Schools' expanded summer-school program as a creative way to
keep kids in class longer, a major administration priority.During
a tour of Pleasant Hill Academy in College Hill, where students were
finishing their last day of Fifth Quarter summer school, Jim Shelton
credited CPS for finding a good use for increased federal aid included
in February's economic stimulus package.
"We're
trying to get different districts and schools to think about different
ways to increase learning time," said Shelton, assistant deputy
education secretary for innovation. "And they seem to be really
creative about it, and think systemically about it as a district."
Above taken from an Enquirer article, which you can read here.
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Storm Pounds College Hill
Just when you thought all the damaged trees were down--after last year's hurricane and ice storm--Thursday night's intense storms
brought down limbs and cut power all around the area.
On Savannah Ave., the last remaining oak from the
row that gave the street its name lost another giant limb, and took down a
smaller tree with it.
CHCURC's Laurel Court fundraiser Friday night went on as
planned--without power.
And at College Hill Town Hall, two old trees (one pictured)
snapped off at the trunk.
Let's hope for some milder winds for the next few years!
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Follow College Hill Fundamental Academy's Renovations
 Barbara Gordon, Principal of College Hill Fundamental
Academy, invites you to bookmark this site
and follow the renovations to the historic building.
CHFA is a CPS magnet school with a program focused on
discipline and academics. It educates students from preschool to grade 6.
During renovations, students are attending classes at the former Pleasant Hill
School building behind the College Hill Branch Library.
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College Hill Soap Box Driver Places Third in Mayor's Cup
 A.J. Hlebak drove the College Hill car to third place in
this year's Soap Box Derby Mayor's Cup Race Sunday--winning $1000 for College
Hill!
A.J. (pictured with both his trophies), who will be a
seventh-grader at Clark Montessori this fall, came in eighth place overall. He
and dad Larry represented College Hill among nineteen race teams from
Cincinnati neighborhoods racing for the Mayor's Cup.
"The
Heights" and C.U.F., both Clifton neighborhoods, came in first and
second.
This year's pit crew was A.J.'s parents and sisters, his
grandfather Bob Ludwig, and neighbor Jim Carlson--a mechanical engineer who
gave A.J. driving tips. Other College Hill residents showed up to cheer the car
to victory.
It was the 75th anniversary of the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby,
which was revived several years ago after a decades-long hiatus, and the second
for the Mayor's Cup race. Last year's College Hill driver was Marshal Finke, whose dad Scott
built the car. College Hill businesses donated more than $600 to buy and
customize the kit.
A.J. plans to race next year and may take in a few races
in between to keep in practice.
"It was a long day, but a great bunch of
people," said A.J.'s mom, Kara. "And we picked up some tips for next
year!"
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Shop for your 4th of July Picnic at the College Hill Farm Market
 Here are a few of the things you can get at tomorrow's College Hill Farm Market in the Presbyterian Church parking lot from
3 to 6:30 pm.
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Local Zucchini, cabbage, and onions for coleslaw
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Local grass-fed whole chicken to barbeque
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Organic micro-greens to enhance your fresh salads and sandwiches
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Local cucumbers for salads and pickles
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Local green tomatoes and early girl tomatoes
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There may be some early local sweet corn
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Local organic Sauerkraut and Kimchi to spice up sandwiches and main
dishes
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Local green beans for 3-bean salad, dilled bean salad, or green bean
casserole
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Mustard, kale, black mustard, and turnip greens
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Local Black raspberries for cobbler
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Shadeau artisan breads
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Home-made pies, cookies and breads
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Georgia peaches
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Blueberries
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California melons, green peppers and avocados
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Jams and jellies
Stop by Thursday and support our local producers as you
think about your food needs for the holiday week-end. Sunflower will be back to perform at the
market from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Mark your calendars: July 9th is a two-hour performance at
the market by Wild Carrot and the Roots Band from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy their great
music.
Thanks to Deana Porter for this article.
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| 4th of July Recipe Using Blueberries
from the Market
 RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE PIE
8 sheets (about 13 x 14-inches each) thawed frozen phyllo dough
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1/2 cup strawberry jelly
1 cup whipped heavy cream or nondairy whipped topping (optional)
Preheat
oven to 425°F.
For crust: Grease a 9-inch pie plate; set aside. On a flat
surface place 1 sheet phyllo (keep remaining phyllo covered to prevent drying
out); brush with butter. Top with another phyllo sheet; brush with butter.
Repeat with remaining phyllo and butter to make 8 layers. Using kitchen
scissors, cut layers into a 12 to 13-inch circle. Carefully press circle into
prepared pie plate; gently fan edges. Bake until edges are just golden, 6 to 8
minutes; cool slightly on a wire rack.
Reduce oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl
with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until light and
fluffy. Add eggs; beat until well combined. Fold in 1 cup of the blueberries.
Pour into prepared crust. Bake until set, 40 to 50 minutes. To prevent
over-browning of crust, gently cover with foil the last 25 minutes of baking;
cool completely on rack.
To serve: In a small bowl beat jelly until smooth;
spread over cheese filling. Arrange remaining blueberries on top in star shape.
Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Yield: 8 to 10
portions.
Thanks to Deana Porter for this yummy recipe!
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| News from Grace Church
 Grace Episcopal Church is having a busy
summer. Members have been busy refurbishing the
historic church:
stripping and waxing sanctuary floors, painting walls,
upgrading lighting, repairing doors, and making other improvements. Post-service potluck cookouts,
called "Blessed Grills," are becoming an ever-popular way for the
congregation to get together.
Grace Episcopal Church's Vicar, the Rev. Ernestein
Flemeister, will remain at the church through the end of July--a month longer
than the church had originally planned. Starting in August, various
priests and lay people will lead worship at the church.
For more information about the church, click here.
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 Knothole Season Winds Down
The Cincinnati Knothole Baseball season winds up this
week.
This year the College Hill and North College Hill teams
combined into the North Hills group of teams. Here two boys from a North Hills
team (the Rockets, sponsored by Humberts Meats) watch their older brothers
(also the Rockets, sponsored by the College Hill Coffee Co.) play the Forest
Park Giants at Heitzler Field beside College Hill Town Hall.
Watch here next spring for information about how to sign
your child up for a team. Interested in coaching or sponsoring a team? Send an
email to baseball.collegehill@yahoo.com.
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 Home Burglary Prevention Tips
Police Officer Pechiney has provided a list of safety tips to deter home buglaries, which Tom Strothers has posted on the College Hill Portal site here.
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Friday Night Dog Swims at Caldwell Pool
 Reader Sue Bertke tells us that she and some neighbors
visited Caldwell Pool with their dogs for a great new program from the
Cincinnati Recreation Center (CRC).
Last summer the CRC held special dog swims at various
parks in a Dog Day program that will repeat this August. But this year dogs can
also swim every Friday night at the shallow pool at Caldwell Recreation Center--follow North Bend Road east until you get there, not far over College Hill's
eastern border.
Dogs can swim on Friday nights at Caldwell through July 31 from
5 to 7:30 pm. A fee of
$5 per dog goes to the SPCA. The CRC asks that you bring
only friendly, non-aggressive dogs, and pit bull mixes of any type are not
permitted. (The pool is not open on Saturdays, which gives staff plenty of time
to clean it over the weekend.)
Dog Days of Summer returns in August for six nights at
six pools. You can bring your dog to the College Hill pool on August 14 from
5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Donations for the Dog Days events are a minimum of $10
per night per dog--or buy a $25 pass for all six nights AND the Friday night
swims at Caldwell.
For more information and a schedule of Dog Days events
call 513-357-POOL or click here.
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| You CAN Sell Your House in this Market...
...according to Karen Schlosser, Vice President and Sales Manager of RE/MAX Unlimited. Come to Twin Towers for a "Lunch and Learn" to hear about the current Cincinnati real estate
market.
The event is Thursday July 16th from 11:00 am until 1:00. Tours will be available immediately following the presentation. Advance reservation is required as seating is limited; please contact
Twin Towers at 513-853-2001.
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Shhhhh in the News Again
Spencer McKinney was one of several local restaurateurs
profiled by the Enquirer last week for a story on opening new businesses in a
rollercoaster economy.
The Enquirer called McKinney, who hopes to open Shhhhh
on The Avenue within the next two weeks, a "globetrotting corporate worker" who
believes the economy won't put a damper on his plans.
Read the rest here.
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Alzheimer's
Disease: Replacing Fear with Facts
 Twin Towers has arranged to show HBO's Video
mini-series: The Alzheimer's Project, a comprehensive look at understanding and coping with one of
the most devastating forms of dementia. Produced by HBO, all four powerful segments will be
aired and include personal accounts of coping with Alzheimer's disease, advances
in cutting edge-research, and suggestions on how to discuss this difficult
issue with children.
The program--free and open to the community--will take place on July 19 and July
26 from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm at the Gulden Community Center
at Twin Towers. Children are
welcome to attend on July 19th to view the segment entitled Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? to be
followed by a special Children's Program.
In addition
to the video presentation, there will be question and answer sessions with representatives from the Alzheimer's
Association of Greater Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati Neurological
Department, and Memory Support Specialists from Twin Towers Retirement
Community.
To RSVP or
for a complete schedule of this community event, please call 513-853-4100 or click here.
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Impacts of Police Budget Cuts Described
Captain Dave Bailey, District Five Police Commander, has written a letter to the community outlining the effects that budget cuts will have on policing in our community. Suffice it to say that the effects will not be positive, and increased cooperation and understanding between citizens and police is called for. You can read Captain Bailey's letter on the College Hill Portal site here. |
More on Brian O'Connor
Last week we told you Brian O'Connor was named the
Hilltop Press's first Sportsman of the Year.
"Brian is probably the truest form of a
student-athlete that there is," Finneytown athletic director Chuck Grosser
told the paper. "He comes from a wonderful family that instilled in him
the leadership, work ethic and self-determination that is needed to become
successful."
Click here for their story and profile.
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In Memoriam: Nancy Pigg
Nancy Pigg, wife of former College Hill Christian Church
Pastor the Rev.
Larry Pigg, passed away June 19. Services have been held. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Pigg at 1191 Mosswood Court,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224.
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