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A Quarterly Publication and Service of Clifton Town Meeting, Volume IX, Number 3 A Quarterly Publication and Service of Clifton Town Meeting, Volume IX, Number 3 A Quarterly Publication and Service of Clifton Town Meeting, Volume IX, Number 3 A Quarterly Publication and Service of Clifton Town Meeting, Volume IX, Number 3 A Quarterly Publication and Service of Clifton Town Meeting, Volume IX, Number 3 FALL ISSUEFALL ISSUEFALL ISSUEFALL ISSUEFALL ISSUE 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
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Clifton ChronicleClifton ChronicleClifton ChronicleClifton ChronicleClifton ChronicleP.O. Box 20067P.O. Box 20067P.O. Box 20067P.O. Box 20067P.O. Box 20067Cincinnati OH 45220Cincinnati OH 45220Cincinnati OH 45220Cincinnati OH 45220Cincinnati OH 45220513-236-1704513-236-1704513-236-1704513-236-1704513-236-1704Online: http://tomlohre.com/chronicle.pdfPast Issues: http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/chronicle.cfm What was left out: http://tomlohre.com/chronicleW.pdfClifton Chronicle is published quarterly.Tom Lohre, [email protected] 513-236-1704Anne Montague, assistant editorJoyce Rich, advertising [email protected] 513-861-8168Ad Kit http://tomlohre.com/adkit.pdfSeth Jaeger, business [email protected] DelGado, school page editorContributing editors: Ann Baumgardner,Ron Becker, Jinny Berten, JoyceBattoclette, Nita Briggs, Eric Davis, RuthDickey, Elizabeth (Barber) Dugan, BarbraDruffel, Dick Druffel, Michael George,Cindy Hardesty, Colleen Houston, JuliaMace, Detective Paul Meyer, ChristineMasur, Kim Marcum, Chris Pantoja, TomReese, Kristen WaltersMailing List Editor: Larry HoltDistribution: Matt GundermanInternet: Margaret and Paul PayneSpecial Loving Thanks: Irene Moore
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24-page format, but we need two people tohelp with the electronic makeup. Expertisein Adobe CS is required. It takes oneperson 30 hours a quarter to lay out theChronicle. If we had two other desktop-publishing experts, we could split the loadamong us.
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We also need a daily web editor tomanage the news and blog.
Crime UpdateCrime UpdateCrime UpdateCrime UpdateCrime UpdateBy Detective Paul Meyer
Crime has increased about 28% inClifton in the past year. Apartmentburglaries and thefts account for most ofthe increase.
Thefts from cars are occurring every-where in Clifton, as well as in all parts ofthe region. Recently, Loveland had over 30in just a few days.
A burglar working in Clifton and inClifton Heights-University Heights-Fairview (CUF) is targeting apartments,with laptops being a favorite item. Problemlocations have included 607 McAlpin,
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cover. This month's subject, who wants toremain anonymous, inspires us by thebehind-the-scenes work she does to makeClifton the greatest place to live inCincinnati.
3200 Bishop and most recently the CliftonColony Apartments.
A 15-year-old was arrested for churchburglaries on Berkshire, Clifton Hills andClifton Avenue.
The unlocked door has played a part ina number of burglaries of businesses andmost recently a residence. Please lock yourlower-level doors and windows.
Calls and questions regarding crimeissues in Clifton are always of interest tous here at the District 5 station. Don’thesitate to call, 569-8580, or e-mail,[email protected].
Movie NightMovie NightMovie NightMovie NightMovie NightWe're looking for a few folks who
would like to bring back Movie Night. Lastyear's showing of Raiders of the Lost Ark:The Remake was a great success. Basi-cally this project involves just a brain-storming session about what movie(s) toshow and when, then a few small details(printing tickets, putting up promotionalposters around town).
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Phone:__________________Fax: ________________ E-mail: __________________________________Please print legibly. Note: Information provided on this form will be for official CTM business only!
The Clifton Town Meeting boardmeets on the first Monday of every monthat 7 p.m. The Oct. 5 and Dec. 7 meetingswill take place at the Clifton RecreationCenter, 320 McAlpin Ave.; phone 961-5681. The Nov. 2 meeting will take place atthe Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711Clifton Ave.
Each meeting starts with a policereport, Recreation Center report andspecial presentations. After the meeting alot of the attendees adjourn to Habanero.
E-mail:[email protected] orcall and leave a message at the CTM voicemailbox: 513-861-5946. Write to:
Clifton Town Meeting, P.O. Box 20042,Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, web site:www.cliftoncommunity.org
Clifton PlazaClifton PlazaClifton PlazaClifton PlazaClifton PlazaUpdateUpdateUpdateUpdateUpdateBy Dick Druffel
Creation of our new Clifton Plaza onLudlow is moving forward, though at aslightly slower pace than anticipated.
Over the past eight weeks, design wasfinalized, construction plans drawn up,and the project put out to bid. Cliftonresidents Jan Brown Checco and TedJohanson have worked closely throughoutthe summer with our architect, KZF, toprioritize the project features so that thePlaza can be developed in reasonablephases.
Six contractors submitted bids, allhigher than what our budget will allow, soplans are being modified to allow forconstruction of the most basic elements,including stairway, railings, granite seatingslabs, screen fencing and terracedpavement surfaces. We will be able todedicate the first phase of an attractivebasic plaza before the snow flies, withflexibility to add furniture and landscapingelements when additional funds becomeavailable. We will meet with the low bidderto establish our contract, and if all goessmoothly, we look forward to agroundbreaking ceremony within amonth’s time.
If you are interested in sponsorship oflandscaping, furniture, or signage ele-ments of the Plaza, please contact anyboard member of CTM.
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Perhaps you've seen one of theCenter's spiffy new vans tooling aroundthe area. We were pleased to secure afederal grant for these two new vehicles,thus ensuring that we can continueproviding the seniors of our communitywith rides to medical appointments and toactivities. If you are 60 or older and needtransportation services, call the Center at861-6934.
The Cincinnati RecreationCommission's annual Senior Citizen Hall ofFame banquet Sept. 4 honored volunteerschosen by their peers for their contribu-tions of time and service to their institu-tions. Clifton Senior Center membersnominated Jane Smith, an amazingcraftswoman who has provided wonderfulcreative ideas and materials for projectsthat delight our members—and keep thembusy!
Addressing topics important toseniors' lives continues to be a priority atthe Center. Every Tuesday morning, twonurses from UC are available for "Ask aNurse." They answer questions anddiscuss health issues and medicationconcerns. Once a month, nurses fromScarlet Oaks do glucose testing andblood-pressure checks. A podiatrist visits
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Telford Street will once again explodewith color when local artists come togetherto reproduce beloved paintings fromaround the world in the seventh annualStreetScapes Sept. 26-27.
The free event takes place 10 a.m. to 6p.m. both days on Telford at LudlowAvenue, in the heart of the Cliftonbusiness district. Using custom-madechalk on the street surface, teams of artists
each month.Hospice of Cincinnati provides
speakers on a wide range of topicsmeaningful to seniors, such as "How toTalk to Your Doctor" and "ProtectingYourself from ID Theft." In addition, manyof our members take advantage of themonthly Lunch and Learn programsoffered by Deaconess Hospital.
The Center will again offer flu shots toseniors this fall. This program regularlytakes place in November; a specific datehas not yet been assigned. We will postnotices in the neighborhood.
As always, we invite Clifton seniorsto join any of our activities. For a calendarof events, call the Center at 861-6934.
will create oversize replicas of classics bypainters ranging from Michelangelo toPicasso. Spectators can watch the workevolve over the course of the two-dayfestival. Children can release their innerartist in the special kids' section andparticipate in the creation of a giant chalkmural on the pavement.
For more information call the festivalhotline at 230-5126.
The last few items related to thesidewalk improvement project in theLudlow Avenue business district shouldbe completed soon. A new, expandedcommunity bulletin board on TelfordStreet, to be hung on the poles that arenext to Pangaea, will replace the old kiosk.Bids for the new board will be openedshortly. Assuming reasonable bids, thework should be finished by early October.Lights will then be hung from the remain-ing poles on Telford to enhance the newseating area.
Arts CenterArts CenterArts CenterArts CenterArts CenterReady for FallReady for FallReady for FallReady for FallReady for FallBy Ruth Dickey, director
It’s shaping up to be an extraordi-nary autumn here at the Clifton CulturalArts Center (CCAC). We have an excitingroster of classes, including new ones fromPlayhouse in the Park, Ballet TheatreMidwest, Cincinnati Shakespeare and theCincinnati Art Museum. We’re alsodelighted to be offering French andSpanish, and Pilates lessons for the firsttime. Information on classes is on ourwebsite, www.cliftonculturalarts.org. Theybegin the week of Sept. 14 unless other-wise noted.
We’re looking forward to hosting thesecond year of Tibet Fest Sept. 18-19; theOut of the Attic Art Sale Sept. 26-27, incollaboration with the Clifton CommunityFund (if you have some artwork you’d liketo donate, please do!); the play New Kidby Dennis Foon, produced by Playhousein the Park, Oct. 3; the Friends of theLibrary Community Book Sale Oct. 15-18;and the ongoing Bon Mot/ley ReadingSeries the second Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. Details are all on ourwebsite, so please mark your calendarsand spread the word.
We hope you’ve stopped by toenjoy our newly renovated front lawn,
where in June and July almost 1,800 peoplegathered, picnics and blankets in tow, forour live music and theater series, Wednes-days on the Green. It was a treat to see somany of you enjoying those al frescoevenings with us—we can’t wait for nextsummer! We will soon have new lightingand benches, and will feature a newoutdoor sculpture monthly until October.
September marks the first anniversaryof reopening the old Clifton School, 3711Clifton Ave., to the community as theClifton Cultural Arts Center. I can’t thankall of you enough for your support andencouragement in our inaugural year. It isboth humbling and awe-inspiring to seethis gorgeous old building transforminginto a busy community arts hub.
The annual dinner to benefit theClifton Community Fund will be heldSaturday Sept. 26 at 5:30 at Tinks Cafe,3410 Telford St. The Fund is an endow-ment that supports the cultural enhance-ment and enrichment of the quality of lifein Clifton. Tickets are $100; for reserva-tions, call Doreen Quinn, 221-3348. Afterthe dinner, dessert will be served at theClifton Cultural Arts Center, where guestswill view and have an opportunity to buy
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Additional submissions are beingsought for the Art Carpets project, inwhich works of art will be embedded inthe sidewalk on both sides of Ludlowbetween Clifton and Middleton Avenuesas part of the Ludlow Avenue streetscaperevitalization project in 2010. “While wereceived great submissions, we felt weneeded to expand the number,” saidTamara Harkavy, director of ArtWorks, thelocal nonprofit arts-employment organiza-tion coordinating the project. ArtWorkshas identified ways to make the processeasier for applicants and is working on anupdated plan and timeline. The newrequest for proposals (RFP) will target alarger pool of designers, visual artists andarchitects. Artists who have alreadysubmitted designs are still in the running.
ArtWorks plans to host an interactiveworkshop this fall where interested artistscan learn more about the project fromlocal historians, community members andtechnical experts. Stay tuned to theArtWorks website,www.ArtWorksCincinnati.org/artcarpets,as well as the websitewww.CliftonCommunity.org and upcomingissues of the Chronicle.
donated art at the "Out of the Attic" sale,which runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 26 andnoon-6 p.m. Sept. 27. A special sectioncalled “Not in the Attic” will featureoriginal works by Clifton artists. If you'rean artist who would like to be included,call Jinny Berten, 961-6762, or MarySchwetschenau, 861-8420.
Kids TheaterKids TheaterKids TheaterKids TheaterKids TheaterClifton Performance Theatre has moved
to 404 Ludlow Ave., transforming it into amagical little corner where they will beteaching children and adults to dance, actand sing; host shows by children; andpartner with adult performance artists andvisual artists to develop Clifton’s owntheater scene. They will present a musicalversion of Alice in Wonderland, with a castof 5-to-14-year-olds, Sept. 18-20, followedby a workshop production of Peter PanSept. 25. Visit their website for informationon shows, as well as classes in singing,acting and dance for children and adults:www.CliftonPerformanceTheatre.com.
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Annunciation SchoolAnnunciation SchoolAnnunciation SchoolAnnunciation SchoolAnnunciation SchoolSubmitted by Cindy Hardesty, principal
Annunciation School opened its doorsAug. 26 to its 170 students. The followingday, parents and students celebrated thenew academic year with a prayer serviceand reception.
New this year is “Girls on the Run” forgirls in grades 5-8. The extracurricularprogram, chaired by parent Mindy Horgan,focuses on building self-esteem andpromoting a healthy lifestyle.
Annunciation will host its annualOktoberfest Sept. 26-27. The fundraiserhas been very successful the last twoyears and has helped with the school’soperating expenses.
There will be an Open House SundayNov. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Communitymembers as well as prospective studentsare encouraged to visit and see howAnnunciation School has changed inrecent years.
Annunciation Parish is in the midst ofcelebrating our Centennial Jubilee year.Numerous events are planned nowthrough May. Visitwww.annunciationbvmparish.org for moreinformation.The New SchoolThe New SchoolThe New SchoolThe New SchoolThe New SchoolMontessoriMontessoriMontessoriMontessoriMontessoriSubmitted by Ann Baumgardner
A milk spill at the lunch table launchesour 3-to-6-year-olds into action, and like apracticed pit crew they have the messcompletely cleaned up in no time. Similarsituations throughout the day help ourpreschoolers develop self-confidence, notthrough simple praise but through theirown sense of pride in their growingindependence and problem-solving skills.What Maria Montessori realized over ahundred years ago and modern studiesaffirm is that foundations for learning arebuilt in the preprimary years. Those earlyyears are critical, and at the New School, aMontessori education begins at age 3,when children learn valuable skills throughtheir work and play. The children areencouraged to focus on work that inter-ests them, giving rise to remarkablepowers of concentration and indepen-dence that serve them well as theycontinue in their education. Within theMontessori environment, children benefitfrom multi-age groups that foster count-less opportunities to spend time inlearning groups, in one-on-one interac-tions, and in working independently.
Whether tackling spilled milk, a perplexingpuzzle or time in the sandbox, ourpreprimary children enter first grade withconfidence gained from three years ofsolid play, work and practice together.
Call 281-7999 for an appointment tovisit our school in action.Fairview-Clifton GermanFairview-Clifton GermanFairview-Clifton GermanFairview-Clifton GermanFairview-Clifton GermanLanguage SchoolLanguage SchoolLanguage SchoolLanguage SchoolLanguage SchoolSubmitted by Kristen Walters
Fairview-Clifton, a public school,began its second year in its new buildingAug. 18. Parent volunteers waited outfront the first week at dropoff and pickuptimes to make sure everyone got to andfrom school safely. Mary Sequin, aFairview parent, organized a WelcomeBreakfast for parents the first three days ofschool. Upcoming events include: OpenHouse Oct. 1; German American HeritageDay Oct. 6; Family Picnic Oct. 11; PumpkinPatch Sale and Festival Oct. 22-23; magnetschools sign-up Nov. 2.The Cincinnati WaldorfThe Cincinnati WaldorfThe Cincinnati WaldorfThe Cincinnati WaldorfThe Cincinnati WaldorfSchoolSchoolSchoolSchoolSchoolSubmitted by Christine Masur
We welcome our littlest ones with theirparents to discover Waldorf education.Classes include: Parents and Tots, meetingonce a week in a warm and nurturingenvironment where children are gentlyintroduced to their first school experience;NatureTots, similar to the Parents and Totsclass except most of the activities are heldoutside; and Morning Garden, meeting in apeaceful setting where support andfriendship grow out of weekly conversa-tions with other parents and our classteacher, while babies explore their worldthrough gentle play, social interaction,joyful singing and lap games.
For more information, visitwww.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org, or callKaren Crick, enrollment director, at 541-0220 ext. 103. Don't delay—classes arefilling quickly.North AvondaleNorth AvondaleNorth AvondaleNorth AvondaleNorth AvondaleMontessoriMontessoriMontessoriMontessoriMontessoriSubmitted by Chris Pantoja
Are you looking for a preschool orelementary school for your child?Montessori education engages all of achild’s senses in learning, and emphasizesorganization and self-directed learning.Afterschool programs at North AvondaleMontessori (NAM), a public school,include music, dance, and the Ropin’Rockets jump rope team, winners of
national and world championship medals.Next fall NAM will be moving to a newbuilding on Clinton Springs Avenue,where natural light will flood in, and aslow-flow ventilation system will provideextremely fresh air without draftiness.Children’s art will adorn the spacious mainentrance. Wide hallways will end inalternative work areas shared by fourclassrooms. A science lab will use vegeta-tion on a “green roof” to conserve energy.If you want your child to join in the grandopening of this new building in 2010, callNAM at 363-3900 to learn about theNovember 2009 sign-up process.
Good Samaritan Hospital is unveilingthe first phase of a renovated EmergencyDepartment and giving a sneak preview ofthe new Clifton Lobby during an OpenHouse, Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Emergency Department renova-tion will increase beds from 33 to 45,serving up to 15,000 additional patientsper year. It opens for patients Tuesday,Oct. 6.
The new Clifton Lobby, slated to openin November, will feature an expandedregistration area, a new outpatientpharmacy, Gift Shop and coffee bar.
Fall is here and the kids are back inschool. Remember, one of the mostvaluable school supplies you can have is
a library card! It’s free, and it offers aworld of learning and fun.
Congratulations to all our LibrarySuperstars who took part in our SummerReading Club. We had more readers thanever this year. At our Clifton branch alone,160 preschool-age children, 145 childrengrades K-5, 35 teens and 30 adultscompleted the program. This is the firstyear the program has been offered to
adults. If you missed out on the fun, weinvite you to sign up next summer.
In the meantime, if you're looking forgreat books to read and discuss with yourneighbors, please join us for the longest-running book club in Cincinnati: theClifton Book Discussion Group. It meetsthe second Wednesday of each month at10:30 a.m. Book titles and dates:
Oct. 14: Blood Flowers by AnitaAmirrezvani
Nov. 11: The Gathering by AnneEnright
Dec. 9: Hello Goodbye by EmilyChenoweth
We have some pretty cool thingshappening at the library this fall. Pleasejoin us for a ghoulishly fun Halloweenparty on Saturday Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.Decorate your goody bag, chow down onsnacks, and kick off your trick-or-treatingmadness at your favorite place . . . thelibrary! Prizes for best costumes!
Throughout the month of October, thelibrary is participating in “The Big Read—The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” celebrat-ing Mark Twain’s beloved novel that hascome to define 19th-century life along theMississippi River. Each branch library willbe ordering copies of the book so thateveryone can read (many, perhaps, for thefirst time) this wonderful American classic.Preschool story time will feature storiesand songs about life on the river onTuesday Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. The libraryoffers a preschool story time everyTuesday morning at 10 and a bedtimestory time the third Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.
We're teaming up with the CliftonCommunity Arts Center (CCAC) to host aused-book sale Friday Oct. 16, 12-6 p.m.,and Saturday Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, at theCCAC, 3711 Clifton Ave. The Friends ofthe Public Library will be on hand to set upand sell books, CDs, and movies that aregenerously donated to the library through-out the year. Details about the programsthat will be offered and a schedule of thedays’ events will be available at the libraryas well as the CCAC. We hope to see youthere.
Hola! Bonjour! Nih hao! Konnichiwa!Guten tag! And . . . hello! If you are new tothe English language and are looking for afun way to practice your English and meetgreat people from all over the globe, thenplease join us for the ESL ConversationGroup every Thursday afternoon from 1 to2 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
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Pete Schneider, a native Cincinnatianand a 20-year resident of Clifton, lives onHedgerow Lane with his wife Maggie andtwo sons, Alec and Sean, who attendFairview-Clifton German LanguageSchool. He has a degree from UC inEnglish literature and is a graduate of St.Xavier High School. A PMP-certifiedproject manager, he works for Kroger assenior manager of their infrastructureproject office. He’s been active in thecommunity as a soccer coach, as amember of several community advisorycommittees, and as a board member for St.Aloysius Orphanage in Bond Hill for nineyears. Pete believes that the best part of
All current CTM members are eligibleto vote in the trustees election at 6:30 p.m.Monday Nov. 2 before the CTM meetingat the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711Clifton Ave.
Clifton Town Meeting, an officialcommunity council recognized by the Cityof Cincinnati, is the planning and policyorganization for the residents of theClifton community. CTM’s constitutionand bylaws call for a board of 21 trustees,who typically serve two consecutivethree-year terms. Each year, 7 of the 21seats are vacated and are to be filled viathe annual election.
This year we have another dynamicslate of candidates for open seats. Withthe departure of some current trustees dueto term limits and other responsibilities,several Cliftonites have stepped forwardto fill the seven vacancies. Short bios ofthe candidates are given below. However,we are still looking for two more trusteesto fill both a one-year term and a two-yearterm (both are eligible for reelection). So ifyou have ever considered becoming atrustee, and a shorter (initial) term isappealing, please contact a CTM trustee.
Robert BlumRobert BlumRobert BlumRobert BlumRobert Blum“When I moved from Boston a couple
of years ago, there was only one neighbor-hood in which I looked to settle: Clifton. Iappreciated the vibrant, eclectic atmo-sphere, distinctive housing and retailofferings, and the people drawn to the mixof opportunities offered by the proximityto employers in health, education, anddowntown Cincinnati. I became a homeowner on Bishop Street and a property
owner elsewhere in the Uptown area.I have 13 years' experience serving as a
member of board of directors for nonprofitorganizations: nine years with the BostonGay Men’s Chorus and four years with theGay & Lesbian Association of Choruses(GALA Choruses).
Starting in 1995, I was with the GilletteCo. and Procter & Gamble in engineering,purchasing and project manager roles. Irecently left P&G via a voluntary separa-tion buyout.
I am proud of my new home city andneighborhood and appreciate the involve-ment and influence of Clifton TownMeeting in maintaining and improving it.”
Mary Jo VesperMary Jo VesperMary Jo VesperMary Jo VesperMary Jo VesperMary Jo Vesper has been a Clifton
resident since 2004. She enjoys being apart of our vibrant community and hasdreamed of living here since childhood,when she spent wonderful summer daysvisiting a cousin who lived here. You maysee her walking the family's pet, anAmerican Eskimo dog, throughout theneighborhood. Mary Jo earned a Ph.D. inbiology and was a professor and academicadministrator in Dayton and Louisvillebefore moving to Clifton. She currentlyworks at University Hospital and withinthe UC academic health center to facilitateand integrate clinical research into thehospital setting.
Zach M. Kafoglis and his wife, Karen,have resided in Clifton since spring 2008,when they moved from Bowling Green,Ky., and immediately fell in love with theneighborhood. Their home at 3619Middleton Ave. was on the Clifton housetour in May. Zach earned his J.D. from theUniversity of Louisville and has been anattorney for 23 years. He currently iscounsel with the litigation and familyservices divisions of Rendigs, Fry, Kiely,& Dennis LLP.
living in Clifton is the people—it’s theresidents who make this the most vibrant,diverse and strongest community in thecity.
Emily Haas is a student at the UCCollege of Medicine. She has lived inClifton three years with her husband, afellow medical student. They currently liveon Brookline Avenue and love being ableto ride their bikes anywhere they need togo. Emily graduated from Harvard in 2005with a B.A. in social anthropology. Inaddition to health and well-being, herinterests include recycling and education.
Jeff Rose has been a resident of Cliftonfor six years and lives in the heart of thebusiness district on Ludlow Avenue. Heserved on the volunteer committee for theCTM House Tour in May 2009. Jeffcurrently works as a business develop-ment analyst for Omnicare in Covington.He graduated summa cum laude from UCas a Distinguished Honors Scholar withdual degrees in finance and accounting.Having grown up in a small town, Jeffenjoys the tight-knit atmosphere ofClifton. He would like to help CTMsupport Clifton’s continued developmentwhile still retaining the community’suniqueness.
Linda Goldenhar, Ph.D., is an assistantdean at the UC College of Medicine andhas lived in Cincinnati 17 years, 10 of themin Clifton. She and her husband, ChrisCain, renovated their home, which was onthe 2006 house tour. She has served onCTM three years, and was president in2008 and vice president in 2009. In additionto being a member of the executivecommittee, she is responsible for member-ship committee activities and co-chairingthe Movie Night subcommittee. She alsoco-chaired the committee that created andcarried out the Light Up Clifton campaign.
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Rec CenterRec CenterRec CenterRec CenterRec CenterNewsNewsNewsNewsNewsBy Tom Reese
This summer our day campers werebusy with pottery, sculpture, design andmodel making, crafts and sports. Field tripsranged from sports activities to artsprogramming throughout the city. Outdooradventures like fishing in Burnet Woodsand a visit to Parky’s Farm in WintonWoods were funded by a grant from theOhio Department of Natural Resources.We also visited the Cincinnati Zoo,picnicked along the Serpentine Wall andwaterfront, saw a puppet show by theFrisch Marionettes on the historicShowboat Majestic, and much more.
The Cincinnati RecreationCommission's aquatics division offeredswim lessons at a welcome discount forour campers at the Hanna and CampWashington pools. Thanks to all our CRClifeguards! Looking ahead to next summer:If you have a child age 11-14 interested inlearning to train as a lifeguard, go towww.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/pages/-5659-/
Nature CenterNature CenterNature CenterNature CenterNature CenterNewsNewsNewsNewsNewsBy Michael George, director
Canoeing 101Sat. Sept. 26, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. In
stormy weather, program will be canceled.Fishing 101Sun. Sept. 27, noon–3 p.m.Fall Foliage WalkSat. Oct. 31, 10–11:30 a.m.Public Planetarium ProgramsOpen to adults and older children
accompanied by adults. Seating is limited;call 751-3679 for reservations. Fee: $3.
Apple Fest atApple Fest atApple Fest atApple Fest atApple Fest atImmanuelImmanuelImmanuelImmanuelImmanuelBy Elizabeth (Barber) Dugan
Bring your family for a fun-filledafternoon at Immanuel PresbyterianChurch, 3445 Clifton Ave., Saturday Sept.26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The AppleFestival will offer several crafts forchildren (choose three for $3), a variety ofgames, a bazaar full of handmade items,and an apple-inspired bake sale. You canalso enjoy hot dogs, chips and drinks for25 cents each. Stop by before or afterStreetScapes. And don’t forget to markyour calendars for our annual communityBreakfast with Santa, Saturday Dec. 5.Contact the church office, 751-0312, formore information.
Conni Matzkofz has been organizingthe Clifton Lantern Walk for the past 8years. She has decided to resign from thisposition. If people in Clifton are interestedin continuing the event, a replacement hasto be found for this November 2009.Conni will assist whoever wants to takeover. Please call her at 961-8287.
for info on the Guard Start program.The 2009-10 school year brings new
faces of all ages to the neighborhood, soplease watch out for our children crossingstreets and playing outside. Our fall before-and after-school day camps are alreadyfilled, and we look forward to excitingprogramming through December. Please beadvised of the new price increase effectiveas of November for the remainder of the2010 school year. Call the office, 961-5681,for any additional information.
Business Business Business Business Business Assoc.Assoc.Assoc.Assoc.Assoc.NewsNewsNewsNewsNewsBy Barbra Druffel, CBPA president
Every season brings out a differentdimension of our business district. Thenew benches on Telford Street at Ludlowhave been a great place to take a break onsummertime strolls. The annualStreetScapes fall festival will be held onTelford Sept. 26-27, showcasing localtalent in a gallery of pavement chalkpainting.
Please welcome and support three newLudlow Avenue businesses:
* It Girl Boutique is open for businessMon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at 270 Ludlow,
across from Burnet Woods, specializing infashions for young women.
* Aquarius Star & Shangri-La SpiritualCenter & Om Cafe will be opening soon at327 Ludlow, offering psychic readings,massage therapy, Reiki healing andcounseling.
In other news: Ludlow Wines isoffering regularly scheduled beer- andwine-tasting events. A photo of theEsquire Theatre was featured in theAugust issue of Outside magazine in anarticle naming Cincinnati among the top 10U.S. cities.
Cincinnati Parks is sponsoring aConcert at the Lake near the TrailsideMuseum in Burnet Woods on SaturdaySept. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. It will feature livemusic from the Bluebirds Big Band and theMount Pleasant String Band, face painters,balloon twisters, magicians—fun for thewhole family.
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Sybilka Storie is taking the Sitwellsexperience to the next level with a newapproach to customer service and contin-ued commitment to fresh local food andunique beverages.
