Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 1 Message from CTM’S President Clifton Chronicle with Just a Few Weeks Left in 2015, It Coming Right up We Have the Annual P.O

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Volume Twenty-Four lifton hronicle Number Four CA Publication of Clifton Town MeetingC You Do It You Write It We Print It CTM’s 4th CTM Golf Outing Planned to Build on 2015 Success The 3rd Annual Clifton Town The 2016 outing will be held on The following is a list of sponsors. We Meeting Golf Outing was held Sat- Saturday August 27. appreciate their participation and we hope urday, August 22. It was a beautiful —Tom Dwyer you will patronize their businesses. day for golf and a good time was had Presenting Sponsor Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-0067 P.O. Box 20067 TownClifton Meeting by all. The event continues to grow Tri-Health each year as the number of players (80), hole sponsors (15) and local Hole Sponsors Access Corporation businesses donating prizes (19) all Chef ’s Warehouse reached event highs. The monies Cincinnati Eye Care Team raised benefited the Cancer Center Coldwell Banker – Kelly Gibbs at Good Samaritan Hospital and David Mann Tom Lohre was the 2015 Friend of Dewey’s Pizza - Clifton Clifton. This year's golf was high- Django Western Taco lighted by a Hole-in-One by Clif- Emily Stiens – Sibcy Cline Realtors ton's own Kevin Smith. Well done. Gaslight Properties Molly North CTM Golf Outing Looking for SAY Soccer 2016 Beneficiary Skyline Chili – Clifton CTM Golf Outing has raised Superior Honda nearly $20,000 for Clifton in the past Urban Sites three years benefiting the Clifton Woody Sander Ford Rec Center, CCAC and the Cancer Food/Gift Sponsors Center at Good Samaritan Hospital. Ace Hardware – Clifton Golf outing organizers would like to Adriatico’s Pizza hear from you if you have a worthy Arlin’s cause for 2016’s outing. Please send Cliftonite Kevin Smith knocked in a Cactus Pear your suggestions to John Whedon at Hole-in-One at the 2015 golf outing. Cincinnati Reds [email protected]. Django Western Taco Dewey’s Pizza - Clifton Esquire Theatre Holidays on Ludlow to Celebrate the Season Graeter’s – Clifton Grainger Industrial Supply Habanero Latin American Fare J. Gumbo’s – Clifton and Downtown Kingsgate Marriott Los Portillos d Ludlow Wines Paolo A Modern Jeweler Personalities by Leona Playhouse in the Park Proud Rooster Woodward Theater

CTM Trustees election d NON-PROFIT is Monday, Decemer 7 CINCINNATI, OH Permit No. 301 Wind, rain, sleet nor snow will daunt the spirits on Friday, December 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. U.S. Postage for the annual family-fun Holidays on Ludlow celebration. Santa will PAID arrive for a visit, the street will be decorated, storefronts will be well lit, Candidate bios are on carolers will sing, and many perennial activities will take place on Lud- pages 4-7. ORG. low Avenue, beginning at 6 p.m. Come prepared to enjoy! http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 1 Message From CTM’s President Clifton Chronicle With just a few weeks left in 2015, it Coming right up we have the annual P.O. Box 20067, 45220 is a good chance to reflect on some of this Holidays on Ludlow. I hope you will join Send all images, ads and stories to year’s accomplishments and look toward us to experience the Ludlow Business dis- [email protected], (513) 680-7226 what is coming up. CTM has hosted and trict in a way that happens only once a year. Past Issues: http://www.cliftoncommunity. supported several very successful events With roving carolers, musicians and, of org/clifton-chronicle/ this year. The 2015 Clifton House Tour, course, Santa Claus, there is plenty to enjoy Published Quarterly 12/1, 3/1, 5/20, 9/1 CliftonFest, now in it’s fourth year, and all for the all ages. Thanks to the dedicated Staff: the great music and movie programming on group of volunteers, including some of our Vicki Black, “Do it All” person the Clifton Plaza! We just finished up the trustees and the business owners who make Ashley Fritz, CTM liaison sold-out Third Annual CTM Golf Outing. this event possible. Tom Lohre, community liaison This year all proceeds went to the TriHealth Finally, I give special thanks to my Eight pages printed and mailed to 4,733 Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan Hos- friend Tony Sizemore for his work on Cliftonites with summaries of stories pital. A special thanks to Tom Dwyer and CTM. His efforts included coordinating Full Stories, images, calendar and the many other volunteers for coordinating the 2015 House Tour, chairing the Events groups information in the on-line version: this event on behalf of CTM. Committee, and serving as CTM Presi- http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton- CTM formed the Education Commit- dent. The entire board will miss his energy chronicle/ tee, which hosted a special meeting to start a and leadership. We wish him well in his fu- 2015 CTM Board of Trustees: dialogue about public education options for ture endeavors! Eric Urbas (President), Joyce Rich (Vice the residents of Clifton. A matching grant As we head to 2016 I leave you with the President), Adam Hyland (Vice President), was made available to the Clifton Deer or- words of Mark Twain “Whenever you find Michael Moran (Treasurer), Kevin Marsh ganization, to supplement a major donation yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to (Secretary), Adam Balz, Ashley Fritz, from The Humane Society and private do- pause and reflect.” Nicholar Hollan, Pat Knapp, Rama Kasturi, nations, to begin an alternative method for —Eric Urbas, President, Clifton Town Shaun McCance, Ben Pantoja, Morgan Rich, deer population control in Clifton. Meeting and Mike Schur. Visit the Online Clifton Chronicle Visit http://www.cliftoncommunity.org. • Rama Kasturi’s Art Show • Lantern Walk • The Clifton Community Website –www. cliftonctownmeeting.org • CCAC’s Winter Activities and Exhibits • Northside Farmers Market News • Mailing List – signup here http://eepurl.com/ • Inventors In Our Midst • Tongue and Groove bemMm5 or at the Clifton Community website. • The Whitfield — Luxury Living • Trailside Nature Center News • Facebook – www.facebook.com/ • Petey’s Pet Store Comes to Ludlow • School News CliftonTownMeeting • Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/ • VoiceScapes’ Debut • And so much more! cliftontownmeet • Library News • Email – [email protected]

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2 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Winter Activities at CCAC! Fun family performances, vibrant conversations, and exiting ex- December 13 — The Elves and The hibitions: keep the cold away by joining us for one or all of these Shoemaker, presented by ArtReach: A fun events for kids, adults, and families! Visit our website for event Division of The Children’s Theatre of details: www.cliftonculturalarts.org! Cincinnati

Second Sunday Family Showtime January 10 — The UC:CCM Youth Ballet Join us for another year of Second Sunday Family Showtime, February 14 — Black Anthology of Music, presented by Learning which will feature special receptions after the show each month Through Art, Inc. March 8th Peter and The Wolf & The Frog Shows start at 2 p.m. and are free for kids and just $5 per adult. Prince, presented by Frisch Marionettes

Whether you are buying, selling, or just need real estate advice, call Kelly! reat Lunches & inners, Full ar, Kelly Gibbs O -Street Parking 513.290.6216 [email protected] 513–542–7884 Your Clifton Real Estate Expert ruthsfe.com http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 3 Cast Your Vote—CTM Trustee Election Monday, December 7

CTM Trustee elections will be held on December 7, 2015 from 6-7 p.m. prior to the ing an alternative economy in the city. monthly CTM meeting on the same day. Elections will be held at the Clifton Recreation CTM matters and I would like to sup- Center on the 2nd floor. Current membership is required to vote, and memberships can port it as trustee. All the issues of safety, be paid current on election day prior to voting. There are seven Trustee positions open for zoning, events, the social fabric are import- election for terms beginning in 2016. There are 10 candidates vying for these positions. ant to me. My strongest interest is in the Following are bios of the candidates. This is the third time in contemporary history where business district. Eleven empty storefronts the number of candidates is greater than the number of available open Trustee positions. are too many. We need to understand more This happened during the 2012 and 2014 elections also. Election results will be announced fully why this is occurring and how we can at the CTM meeting on December 7. co-operatively do something about this. Adam Balz is a native Cincinnatian and Peter Block—I have been living in Clifton Ashley Fritz—I have lived in Clifton, a Clifton resident since 2006. Helives on for about 12 years, married to Cathy Kramer, on Middleton Avenue, for the past six years Woolper Avenue with his wife, Michelle, a long-time resident. with my husband and our two sons. Clifton and two children, Benjamin and Emily. For most of my career I was an indepen- is a wonderful neighborhood for my fam- Adam has been an active volunteer with dent organizational consultant. In the last ily, and I really enjoy the walkability and CTM—planting flowers, installing holiday 10 years I’ve worked with governments and friendliness of Clifton. However, I have the decorations, and coordinating the Memo- communities on creating more citizen en- same concerns as many residents with re- rial Day grill out since moving to Clifton. gagement. I’ve written nine books; two are gards to safety, education and the continued Adam has been a trustee of Clifton Town focused on building positive community and revitalization of our business district. As Meeting since 2013. He has a bachelor's more connected neighborhoods. a CTM trustee for the past three years, I degree in Environmental Science and a I’m on the Board of Elementz, an Urban have helped manage and edit the Clifton Master's of Public Administration and is Arts Center, and served on Cincinnati Public Chronicle and have helped organize numer- a partial owner of the environmental con- Radio Board. I helped begin the Economics ous CTM sponsored events. For this year's sulting firm Pegasus Technical Services. of Compassion Initiative which is support- Continued on page 5

4 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Clifton House Tour, I was the lead volun- that has many relatively new trustees. tired from UC and perform only occasional teer coordinator. I would like to continue I am one of a handful of Lifetime CTM pro bono work in my educational technolo- my efforts with the Clifton Chronicle and Members. I care enough about protecting gy consulting business. CTM events, as well as collaborating with and enhancing Clifton as the best neighbor- Sean Mullaney—I am a lifelong Cin- others in finding new ways to keep Clifton hood in Cincinnati to have volunteered over cinnatian with brief stays in Chicago and the best neighborhood in Cincinnati. 1,000 hours for CTM activities. I served Paris. My wife and I have lived in Clifton as a CTM Trustee twice, with one term Erin Hinson is a young professional for 20 years and we have two children. My starting in 1990 and a second in 2009. I’m who has resided in Clifton since 2013. In experience in design, business and real estate proud of the many things I’ve accomplished that time, Clifton has become home to her gives me a broad background to understand in the last 25 years collaborating with others and the place she desires to establish her the big picture of our neighborhood. We to deliver results for Clifton including the roots. Erin Hinson is a proud alumni of are fortunate to have amazing parks, stun- following: Xavier University. She is passionate about ning architecture and a unique business dis- • for our younger residents: completed soccer, which has led her to a role as the St. trict in Clifton. I would work to utilize and soccer fields at Mount Storm Lawrence youth soccer coach in her spare improve these assets to bring more people • for beautification: funded landscaping time and the captain of an intramural soccer to live, work, and play in Clifton Gaslight. for the recreation center team. • for public safety: served as police li- Cindy Oakenfull—I have been a Clif- When she’s not coaching or playing aison; funded hidden cameras to catch drug ton resident for over 10 years. My wife, soccer, Erin has started several successful dealers on our side streets; collaborated on Gillian, and I moved here when we were companies, including one where she works excessive traffic on side streets and enforce- about to start our family. We chose Clif- with small and local businesses to increase ment of speed limits ton as we wanted to raise our family in an their online audience and brand. She also • improving CTM meetings: provided open-minded, dynamic urban environment co-founded #UnlockCincinnati, a weekly and maintained audio visual system en- that also provided the charm of an histor- blog for WCPO.com and a tourism-based abling the audience to hear speakers and see ic neighborhood. We now have three sons, marketing company centered around bring- handouts and computer presentations Jack 9, Ben 6, and Danny 3. I love every- ing awareness and traffic to the abundant • for quality of life and enhancement of thing that Clifton has brought to our lives. local businesses in all of Cincinnati. property values: chaired CTM housing and My family feels connected to the communi- Malcom Montgomery—What sets me zoning committee, testified before zoning ty – its schools, its businesses, its parks and apart from the other candidates? Passion commission and city council for a more ef- its people. and experience! fective chronic nuisance law, for better zon- Professionally, I’ve served in various I would bring to CTM my passion for ing laws, for fairness in the enforcement of management roles for Paramount Parks, protecting and enhancing Clifton, my track zoning regulations and for neighborhood Fifth Third Bank, and GE Capital. Each record of accomplishments and a seasoned improvements. position provided me the opportunity to perspective that will complement a Board I have time to get things done. I am re- Continued on page 6

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Consistent and Careful in Clifton and beyond! http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 5 Cast Your Vote—CTM Trustee Election Continued from page 5 build distinct corporate business units with- energy and expertise to the development Clifton and has been a resident for most of in Operations, Sales and Marketing. After and stewardship of our neighborhood by her life. We have two children who know 16 rewarding years, I left corporate industry serving on Clifton Town Meeting Board. Clifton as their first and only home. We for academia, joining the faculty at Miami love living here because of the walk-ability, Morgan Rich—Morgan, raised in Clif- University’s Farmer School of Business, friendly people and historic character of the ton, is now growing his own family in his where Gillian is a marketing professor. In neighborhood. It is a privilege working with childhood home of 28 years. Serving as a my short time at Miami, I have found a pas- and now leading this organization. I hope Trustee for three years, Morgan has taken sion for preparing today’s students for the you will consider voting for me to a second an active role in the community to ensure challenges of tomorrow’s workforce. term as Trustee. I will continue to focus on that his young family has an equally positive We care deeply about the future of this things that are positive for Clifton. I en- experience of living in one of the city’s pre- community as it stands at the core of my joy working with our community partners, mier neighborhoods in which to live, work, family’s experience. Recently, we have rec- business district and the residents. I will also and play. ognized our duty to participate in service continue to improve the visibility of CTM roles within the community. Gillian has Eric Urbas—CTM Trustee since Jan- and the community through the website focused on education by serving on the Lo- uary 2013; CTM President and Website and social media. Thank you for your con- cal School Decision Making Committee Committee Chair. sideration. (LSDMC) at Fairview German Language I have been a Clifton resident for over School. In turn, I would like to devote my eight years. My wife Michelle grew up in Continued on page 7

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e e d 6 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader from page 6 Cast Your Vote small business in Cincinnati, but also to Development Corporations Association Seth T. Walsh moved to Clifton after start his career in community development, of Greater Cincinnati (CDC Association). graduating from Xavier University in 2013. bringing the lively energy evident in Clifton He proudly serves on the WCPO editorial He has since fallen in love with the walkable to other neighborhoods. board, the WCPO Community Advisory neighborhood and business district, and the Seth is the Executive Director of the Board, is a board member for UpSpring, and friendly and welcoming community. This Sedamsville Community Development is a founding member of the local Global inspired him to co-found #UnlockCincin- Corporation, a tiny neighborhood just west Shapers chapter. In his spare time, Seth is nati, a weekly blog for WCPO and a tour- of downtown, and is the Project Director/ working on completing a goal of reading ism-based marketing company to promote Associate Director for the Community one book on every U.S. President.

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http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 7 Cincinnati Woman’s Club Learns about Sister City Summer Readers Take Munich, Germany the Prize In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Munich-Cincinnati Sister Cities Deanne Allen re- program, the Cincinnati Woman’s Club Travel group, chaired by Janet Huston, hosted ceived a Kindle a visit by Ute Papke, co-founder of the program and its current vice-president. The 50 Fire HD as the CWC members and guests learned many facts about Germany’s third largest city. The kids grand prize Sister Cities program facilitates educational, professional, business and cultural exchang- winner at the es to develop linguistically competent, internationally-minded people. Clifton Branch Li- Since 1894, The Cincinnati Woman’s Club has focused on educating its members brary for the 2015 and working to make greater Cincinnati a better place. (See the full story and photos Summer Reading online.) Program. Got Flexible Spending Money?

Alexandria Jones Don’t let it go to waste! received a Kindle Fire HD as the Get your annual Eye Exam to protect your vision teen grand prize and use that Flex Spending before you lose it! Plus, winner at the Clifton Branch Li- shop for a new pair of eyeglasses, prescription December 31st is just around the corner! brary for the 2015 sunglasses or contact lenses! Come in today and Summer Reading check out our selection. Program.

Winter Programs at the December 31 is just around the corner! Trailside Nature Center This winter The Trailside Nature Center – Burnet Woods will play host to shows at Wolff Planetarium, including Holiday Skies and The Stars in Your Eyes – Valentine Date Night as well a Winter Break Camp for children K-3rd. See online article for full details. We Have Gifts! N N AT O U T R F

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8 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Season’s Greetings from Laurel and Hardy! Please bring a snack and/or drinks Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy return Chrislip!), cartoons and holiday-themed to share with others. More info at http:// to Clifton for a family-friendly, funny film film surprises; of course, the ‘fabulous’ raffle thechimptent.com/The_Chimp_Tent/ salute to the holidays. Their classic holiday will be there too to make your evening a lit- Home.html, or phone Gene at 559-0112. film “Babes In Toyland” will be featured, tle merrier. Come join the fun on Saturday We hope to see you there! along with another of their films, “Scram!”. December 19 at 6:45 p.m. at the E.T. Car- Also screening will be a Charley Chase son Masonic Lodge at 218 Ludlow Avenue Food Pantry in High Gear film, “The Caretaker’s Daughter” (silent but (across from Burnet Woods); $5 adults and Call Janet at 751-8771 or email her at with live keyboard accompaniment by Joan kids under 13 are always free. [email protected].

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10 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Clifton Does it Again! to begin in early December and are expect- through the “contact us” page and will be Clifton’s three-to-five-year deer steriliza- ed to last for about a week. While some answered as quickly as possible. tion study is ready to launch this December. darting might occur at volunteer bait sta- Thanks to all who have worked and do- The program is made possible by the tions in the late afternoon, most work will nated to make this happen. generosity of more than 60 individual and be done between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., while — The Team at CliftonDeer.org institutional donors, and the hard work of residents sleep and deer roam the parks and neighborhood. Most of the darting will be 30+ volunteers, including U.C. students, ConnectEd Initiative neighbors, a local vet and vet techs, and done from a clearly marked vehicle on city residents in key locations who offered their streets with Cincinnati police present or on Gives the Gift of Reading yards for bait stations. We thank individual call. Anesthetized deer will be recovered A national challenge was issued last contributors on the “Our Deer Friends” page and transported to a field surgical center, spring to schools and public libraries to of our web site. where they will be sterilized by veterinar- improve access to digital content and pub- Our threshold funding goal of $40,000 ians and tagged before being released in a lic libraries for all students, everywhere. The has been achieved. Additional donations safe area and monitored for complications. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamil- now will be used to cover any unanticipated Treated does are expected to live ton County is answering the “ConnectED” expenses and will be applied to next year’s healthy, peaceful lives. The goal is to have challenge with a plan to place a Library costs, which are expected to be much less fewer and fewer every year until the popu- card into the hands of every school-aged than this year’s. lation stabilizes at healthy, eco-sustainable child in Hamilton County. It’s been quite a year. Demonstrating levels. Find out how the library plans to do it in just how resourceful the Clifton community Ongoing progress and annual reports the online story at www.cliftoncommunity. is, residents wanting a humane solution to will be posted at www.cliftondeer.org. org/clifton-chronicle/. Clifton’s overabundance of white tailed deer Questions and comments are welcome entered into a collaboration with the Cin- cinnati Park Board to research non-lethal al- ternatives. In a surprisingly short time, they KBC engaged CTM in a studied selection pro- (Celebrating 28 years) cess, obtained a rarely granted permit from Full-Service Design/Build Remodeling Contractor the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, obtained a city ordinance needed to dart (to sedate) deer within city limits, recruited volunteers and raised the funds needed to begin the program this fall. The number of people ROOM ADDITIONS and range of talents that came together to KITCHEN REMODEL SCREENED PORCHES pull this off was remarkable. Yea, Clifton! BATHROOM REMODEL First year field operations are scheduled FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATIONS UNIVERSAL DESIGN PROJECTS STRUCTURAL REPAIR

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yogagarage.com yogagarage.com yogagarage.com Emmy Lou’s Christmas Wish for Clifton working with great en- Few people are as committed to the idea of In 1959, Emma represented Hamilton Coun- ergy and enthusiasm giving back to the community as Emma Hart- ty Kindergartens on the Curriculum Council. to fulfil her dream of kemeier, a second generation Cliftonite known After 10 years as a K-3 school teacher, Emma a revitalized, commu- as Emmy Lou to her friends and family. Born remained active in the community serving as nity-owned, walkable, Emma Louise Dieckmannat at Christ Hospital, Vice-President of the Clifton School PTA, full-service grocery Emma has continually lived in Clifton since her member of the Cincinnati PTA, and Secretary store in the heart of birth excluding the two years when she lived in of the Friends of the Park from 1975-76. An el- Cincinnati’s second Syracuse, NY. Emma and her husband of 52 der at Immanuel Presbyterian, she taught Sun- oldest neighborhood. years, Robert Hartkemeier, raised two children day school for many years, and relished her role Emma’s long tradition in Clifton and she is the proud grandmother of as chair of the grounds committee. of service to her com- five grandchildren, two of whom live in Cincin- When Keller’s IGA closed its doors in 2011, munity is awe-inspiring, and her characteristic nati. Three generations of her family (Emma, Emma was unhappy that she and her friends sharp wit and intelligence, as well as her wealth her mother and father, and her children) grad- and neighbors could no longer walk to the of life experience, are on display at weekly board uated from the old Clifton School and her par- grocery store. She vividly recalls how Ludlow meetings. Her Christmas (and birthday) wish ents were married in the Immanuel Presbyteri- Avenue had three grocery stores in the 1930s-a may soon come true—Clifton Market is wrap- an Church, which Emma still attends. Kroger, a Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store, and an ping up its fundraising goals and is slated to Emma graduated from UC in 1950 with a Alber’s Grocery. When the idea of a Clifton open the store in late spring, 2016. degree in Home Economics. She recalls, wryly, Cooperative Market was conceived, Emma was Thank you, Emma, for all that you do for how she landed a job as a kindergarten teacher delighted to join this community-led effort to Clifton. Here’s wishing everyone happy holi- because of her ability to play the piano, which put a grocery store back in the old Keller’s lo- days and a fabulous New Year. she mastered growing up on Hosea Avenue. cation. She is the oldest member of the board, — Rama Kasturi, CTM Trustee

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12 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Clifton ChronicleExtended Stories, Map, Calendar and Images Online

Benjamin and Emily Balz glow as brightly as the lantens during Clifton’s annual Lantern Walk on November 8, 2015. (Photo by Mike Shur)

Lantern Walk 2015 Contributors &Volunteers Annunciation School has adopted the Lantern Walk tradition from its European her- Charles Marxen of Clifton Market itage, in celebration of St. Martin, and the community has embraced it. Each year the Farmer John event is celebrated in early November around the time of Martinmas, which is November Sophia McAllister 11. CTM trustees and volunteers arrange for street barricades and prepare hundreds of David Bradbury luminaries to mark the walk’s path. Annunciation School sets up food and lantern booths. Ken Fritz The sentiment of the festival is while the light and warmth of the sun wans in the fall, light Carter Fritz can continue to shine in our homes and from the fellowship of friends and family. To carry Erin Hinson a light into the darkness can be reassuring. Preston Hollan Sue Meyer Chris Morsch Seth Walsh More images on pages 14 and 15 http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 13 Lantern Walk 2015 Top two images show volunteers preparing the hundreds of luminaties prior to the festival. (Photos by Ashley Fritz)

Above, community members and guest make their way along the lit Lantern Walk path. (Photo by Mike Shur)

From France comes the legend of St. Lantern Walk organizers, Ashley Martin. As a young man he passed under Fritz, Nicholas Hollan, Sophia an archway in the City of Amiens and McAllister and Adam Baltz, found a destitute beggar there. Martin tore had everything ready to light his cape in half and covered the beggar to the latens. Adam said, "On the share his warmth. After a dream he had phone with Santa, telling him the following night, Martin was convinced he is not to come now, but to the he was to devote his life in service of all Plaza for Holidays on Ludlow, humankind. He later became the patron December 11 at 6 p.m.” (Photo saint of beggars and outcasts. A gentle and by Tom Lohre) unassuming man, he was the light in the darkness, bringing light and warmth to all those whose lives he touched.

14 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Lantern Walk 2015

Eli Moore, Halee Novak, Caroline Moore and Sarah Turn- er, students at Annunciation, pick out lanterns.

Annunciation students, Mary and Nick Schneider and Eli Moore, pick out lanterns. (Photos on this page by Tom Lohre)

Lincoln John Jefferson with his lantern creation "Ghost Pirate".

Meredith and David Turner with Stacey Hert serve up Cincinnati Chili, traditional stew and deer stew by Donna Jones along with popcorn, donuts and schnecken.

http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 15 Images of CliftonFest 2015 Photos by Tom Lohre

A birds-eye view of Clifton Plaza Biagio Lamassa of Biagio's Bistro commissioned sidewalk chalk art. Below: Patrons did not eat the iguana but they did stand on it in front Original by Amedeo Modigliani, titled “Christina” hangs in The of Los Potrillos, Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill during CliftonFest. Hague.

Tom Lohre created the art carpet for Ruth’s Parkside Grill, Mary Sue Markey was the coordinator for Cliftonfest art carpets.

16 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader A Walk in the Woods of Jacob Burnet The aim of the exhibit is to show un- and dark along the major park trails and woods with my dogs, marveling at this ur- usual, in-depth and detailed images of the the seasonal beauty of the woods are high- ban “parkscape”. My daily two-mile hike ecology of Burnet Woods. Divided by trail, lighted in these photographs. through the woods and around the parkhas the artist invites the viewer to experience “My first experience of Burnet Woods offered me the opportunity to see, hear, the often missed and hidden beauty of the was in the Spring of 1996, when I rescued smell, and experience first-hand the full park. a dog and needed a place to exercise him scope of everything this park has to offer.” Rama Kasturi has lived in Clifton for daily. Twenty years later, I still walk in these —Rama Kasturi 23 years. Her visual experience walking in Burnet Woods is documented in this photography exhibit. "This exhibition has been born out of my desire to share with you some of what I have seen and experienced by walking the trails within Burnet Woods Park for over two decades. The park is a photographer's dream, offering year-round interest. My photographs are a testament to the time- less beauty of these woods located in the heart of the city and a visual reminder that- the woods, like life, are constantly renewing themselves. “I hope that my photographs will inspire you to explore the woods and leave you with a better understanding of what lies within its canopy. The images have been selected to showcase the intricate details and dazzling array of colors, textures, shapes, and forms of the immense variety of flora and fauna that are an integral part of Burnet Woods. The interplay of light

Lin and Andie admire Rama's images. Latest Utility Box

Coloring our world one utility box at a time . . . this piece was done by Tammy Stephens and is the 13th box done to date. The box was sponsored by the Clifton Com- munity Fund, the CCAC, Cincinnati Bell and Emma Hartkemeier. Cincinnati Vice Mayor David Mann enjoys conversation with a gallery goer along with the seasonal bouquets. http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 17 Little Brown Box Gift Wrapping Event Part of Holidays on Ludlow

No time to wrap holiday prizes and gift packages. gifts? The Little Brown Box Gift Safe Pastures Family Home Wrapping, a Safe Pastures Fam- serves young women who are ag- ily Home fundraiser, will be at ing out of the foster care system Clifton Market during Holidays who wish to pursue post-second- on Ludlow on December 11 ary education while living in our from 6 to 9 p.m. community. All donations will benefit For more information, Safe Pastures Family Home lo- please see our web page at www. cated in the Clifton Gaslight safepastures.org. Area. Safe Pastures Family Home is Individuals wishing to make recognized as a 501c3 non-profit a donation will be entered into organization. a raffle for a number of different —Val Bairnsfather

Caring Family Donates New Nativity Scene to Little Sisters of the Poor It’s not that the figures of the crèche for the Chapel at St. Paul’s Archbishop Leibold Clifton Home for the Aged didn’t match in size or postures. Perhaps the original Nativity scene was just as inclusive. It’s not that the baby figurine was a little worse for wear; it proba- bly wasn’t an easy stay at the stable for anyone. It was just that the dignity of the Bernice Schnirring holy occasion that the scene represents, the joyousness of the birth, the holiness of the Mrs. Schnirring received from the Little scene, visit with one of the Sisters and event needed love and attention. Sisters of the Poor during the time she experience their hospitality and love for Knowing that, the Schnirring family lived at St. Paul’s. the poor, call (513) 281-8001 or visit online generously donated a new, complete Nativ- The new figurines reflect the love at www.littlesistersofthepoorcincinnati. ity Scene for the chapel in memory of their born into the world then and remind us org. Donations are always accepted; your mother Bernice Schnirring. The gift was that we are asked to extend that love here name will be included in the thanksgiving given in thanksgiving for the loving care and now. If you would like to see the prayers of Christmas.

18 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Cincinnati Woman’s Club Learns about Sister City Munich, Germany In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Munich-Cincinnati Sister Cities program, the Cincinnati Woman’s Club Cincinnati State Travel group, chaired by Janet Huston, Names Interim Provost hosted a visit by Ute Papke, co-founder of the program and its current vice-pres- Cincinnati State ident. Ute and her husband, Hans, wore Interim President, traditional German garb to the event. Dr. Monica Posey They showed an interesting travelogue that has selected Robbin featured the historic buildings and monu- Hoopes, J.D. to take ments of this beautiful city nestled in the her place as provost Alps. The 50 CWC members and guests while she serves the learned that Munich is Germany’s third college as its interim president. largest city and is the capital of Bavaria. “After conferring with the College Modern life in Munich includes their an- community, Robbin Hoopes was the clear nual Oktoberfest, which, like ours, starts in choice,” stated Dr. Monica Posey. “He has September. It is a giant carnival which at- been a distinguished, contributing mem- tracts a million visitors a day and its festive ber of Cincinnati State since 2012, serving beer garden seats 10,000. as Dean of Humanities & Sciences. Mr. The Sister Cities program facilitates Hoopes led recent efforts to develop artic- educational, professional, business and cul- ulation agreements with the University of tural exchanges to develop linguistically Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, competent, internationally-minded people. The University of Mt. St. Joe, Miami, and University students can take courses for Wright State University which allows Cin- credit at Munich’s Ludwig Maximillians Speakers Hans and Ute Papke of Delhi, in cinnati State graduates to pursue a bache- Universtat and at the University of Cincin- their German garb lor’s degree by transferring seamlessly into nati. There are currently four businessmen university programs as a junior. Also under his leadership, college faculty has increased from Munich in Cincinnati. The Sister Since 1894, The Cincinnati Woman’s the number of College Credit Plus courses Cities relationship has led to the develop- Club has focused on educating its mem- being taught at area high schools.” ment of the Hofbrauhaus in Cincinnati/ bers and working to make greater Cincin- Prior to joining Cincinnati State, Newport, Pittsburgh, and Columbus. nati a better place. Hoopes served in a variety of roles at Sin- Season’s Greetings from Laurel and Hardy! clair Community College including Pro- fessor, Department Chair and Associate Come join “The Chimp Tent”, Cin- Dean of Liberal Arts, Communication and cinnati and the Tristate’s local chapter Social Sciences. In addition, Hoopes taught of “The Sons of the Desert” (The Laurel at Gallaudet University and Georgetown and Hardy Appreciation Society) as we University, as well as practiced law many celebrate the festive season! Yes, Stan years. Laurel and Oliver Hardy are returning “I have the utmost confidence that to Clifton for a family-friendly funny Provost Hoopes possesses the experience film salute to the holidays. Their classic and skill to successfully work with facul- holiday film “Babes In Toyland” will be ty members and staff on the college’s ac- featured, along with another of their ademic priorities, in our continued efforts films, “Scram!”. Also screening will be to serve Cincinnati State students,” said a Charley Chase film, “The Caretak- Posey. er’s Daughter” (which is a silent film Hoopes holds a BA in Political Science that will have live keyboard accompaniment December 19 at 6:45 p.m. at the E.T. Car- from the University of Akron, an MA in played by our very own Joan Chrislip!), two son Masonic Lodge at 218 Ludlow Avenue Linguistics from Gallaudet University, and cartoons, and many holiday-themed film (across from Burnet Woods); $5 adults and a Juris Doctorate from the University of clip surprises. kids under 13 are always free. There is plen- Cincinnati. In addition, he completed a As is our tradition, we will also have our ty of free parking behind the Lodge (take doctoral fellowship in sociolinguistics at ‘fabulous’ raffle to make your evening a lit- the driveway on the right of the Masonic Georgetown University – where he com- tle merrier. If you like classic film comedies, Lodge). Please bring a snack and/or drinks pleted all coursework toward a PhD in so- then please come along and feel free to bring to share with others. More info at http:// ciolinguistics (ABD). friends, family, acquaintances, people you’ve www.thechimptent.com, chimptent@live. never met, and even Uncle Bernard and Aunt com, or phone Gene at 559-0112. We hope Hortense! Come join the fun on Saturday to see you there! http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 19 Library named as prestigious Five-Star Library by Library Journal for third consecutive year

“My Library card is one of the most important cards in my wallet,” says Tracy Weingartner, a Delhi Township resident and Library cardholder. The value of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Ham- ilton County is clear to people who live here, and it was confirmed Historic Plagues Restored by the library field’s leading professional publication, the Library Journal. The publication recognized the Library — for the third year in a row — by designating it as a Five-Star Library. The Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service is a national ranking system comparing U.S. public libraries on the quantities of services they deliver based on per capita statistics for library visits, circulation, program attendance and public Internet use. The Library Journal gives an overall indication of how libraries stack up to their peers nationally. This year, the Library ranked second among libraries in the country in the $30+million expenditure category and is one of only five libraries nationwide in its category to receive a Five-Star Library rating. This year’s ratings were based on 2013 data, which libraries reported to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We are honored that the Library recognizes our commitment to Hamilton County residents,” said Kimber L. Fender, the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Library. “We have a long- term vision to improve the quality of life for our community, and that commitment is renewed every day in interactions between staff and readers at all of our 41 Library locations. We’re grateful for the chance to serve our community and plan to continue to do so for many years to come.” Tyler and Sherry from Advanced Caulking, LLC, hired by the City, work on caulking the bronze plaques that adorn Ludlow Avenue.

Golfers and Sponsors Tee Up for DePaul Cristo Rey Students One hundred golfers did more than swing their clubs in hopes of holes-in-one and under-par scores at DPCR’s 4th annual Golf Classic. At Glenview Golf Course on September 11 they helped raise more than $62,000 in tuition assistance for DPCR students. This year’s outing was chaired by David Arends, president and CEO of CR archi- Golfing as a foursome from tecture + design, the presenting sponsor. DPCR were (left to right): Arends is also a member of the DPCR principal Andrew Farfsing, Board of Directors. athletic director Lynne Mor- Other sponsors included: the Sisters of ris, student Christian, and Charity of Cincinnati, SC Ministry Foun- math teacher Kyle Nobbe. dation, KMK Law, Airport Fast Park/Fast Sundermann, Graphic Village, and United lies can’t afford other private, college pre- Park & Relax, CE Power Solutions, Vicky Maier Signs. paratory programs. This education model, and Rick Reynolds and Bartlett & Co., The DPCR Golf Classic was established in not available at any other local high school, Deye Enterprises, E.W. Scripps Company, 2012 to support the school’s tuition assis- partners challenging college preparatory HGC Construction, Jedson Engineering, tance fund. DePaul Cristo Rey, sponsored academics with a Corporate Work Study Dawn and Rich Newsted, Federal Home by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Program (CWSP). It is one of 30 Cath- Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Neyer Inter- offers a nationally recognized, dual-focus olic schools in the nationwide Cristo Rey ests, Roehr Agency, Mary Beth and Tom education model to students whose fami- Network which serves 9,800 young people.

20 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Petey’s Pet Shop Comes to Clifton Petey’s Pet Stop was founded by Linda Sterling and Beth McCarty, both occupa- tional therapists by profession and animal lovers. Linda and Beth love Clifton and the surrounding area, live in the area, and wanted to open their own small business. From there, Petey’s Pet Stop was founded. As a family-owned, local business, they wanted to provide quality products and services in a fun and unique environment creating an old-fashioned back to the basics, neighborhood experience. They carry both traditional and unique treats, The store interior accessories and foods as well as empha- sizing services such as grooming, boarding and DIY bath stations. Talking with local residents helped to determine the products and services provided. Blending the two worlds has been rewarding. They put their therapy hats on to help solve issues related to caring for pets that many seniors or individuals with dis- abilities may face. Solutions include inno- vative products or techniques, and services, including home delivery. They also like to solve the non-medical needs of older an- imals who may not be as active or toler- ate the same level of activity. Researching unique products for hiking and biking that are safe for the pet and the owner is equal- ing rewarding. Understanding the needs The wash station of each family and their pets is important to both the owners. “Every pet is different, he sat and gave paw for a treat. Pit Bull/ and sometimes VERY different, we want mixed breed dogs were not welcome in the to establish relationships with our custom- area adoption centers at that time. He had ers, our neighbors," says Sterling. such a sweet face that they took him home, “We know how bathing your dogs can conﬁdent they could find him a good fam- ruin a perfectly good Saturday, not to men- ily. He never left. His favorite pastimes in- tion the mess it leaves in your bathroom,” clude sleeping, sleeping in the sun, sleeping says McCarty. They designed two do-it- on the couch. He also is one of the blood yourself bath stations that are easy on your donors at Howell Avenue Pet Hospital. back, and can include other family mem- “We call it ‘Petey giving back’,” said Ster- bers in the experience. They are equipped ling. with a variety of shampoos, brushes, dryers and other necessities.” We love to see families come in and have a positive experience Petey’s Pet Stop bathing their dog, and the kids get involved 311 Howell Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45220 as well,” McCarty said. But if your pet 513-221-PETS (7387) has special needs (or the owner) they are www.peteyspetstop.com always willing to help out. CEO Petey They were excited to have found a great Visit us on Facebook! groomer as well. Suzanne is a talented, experienced and enthusiastic groomer who ence,” Sterling says. you will find singing or talking to the dogs A short note about Petey, the store’s throughout their bath or grooming ses- CEO. Petey was found in Fairview Park sion. “We didn’t know the first thing about apparently abandoned and about a year grooming, and welcome such great experi- old. They knew he was a good boy when http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 21 VoiceScapes 2015 Debuts—Intriguing Audiences with Beguiling Stories Images by Helen Adams Photography The first annual "VoiceScapes: A Story Telling festival was a grand success , audiences enjoyed a wide variety of both local and nationally recognized storytellers. Plans for again another event are already in the works.

A masterful storyteller goes into action.

Festival creator, Kip Eagan welcomes the storytellers to the stage in the inagural VoiceScapes event.

Local Children Perform in Cincinnati Ballet’s Frisch’s Presents the Nutcracker Cincinnati Ballet’s Frisch’s Presents The August auditions. A select few have been Nutcracker, presented since 1974 is per- cast as main characters including the roles formed December 18 through 27, 2015 of Clara and her pet poodle, Minnie. These at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. The dedicated students have been balancing whimsical production features a cast of weekly rehearsals, regularly scheduled over 150 children from the tri-state area dance classes and academic studies, while that brings energy and enthusiasm to the contributing to one of Cincinnati’s most classic holiday tale. The children’s cast has beloved holiday traditions. the distinct opportunity to dance alongside For tickets, call (513) 621-5282, visit Cincinnati Ballet’s professional company cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet of dancers. Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cin- Local resident Amber Harper will perform in Cin- These young and talented dance stu- cinnati, OH 45214. Tickets start at $32. cinnati Ballet’s Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker dents have been hard at work since their

22 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader New Luxury Apartment Living in Gaslight District at The Whitfield

By Michelle Spelman There’s a prestigious new address coming to the Clifton Gaslight District. Featuring 117 luxury units, The Whit- field will offer studio, one and two bed- room apartments. There hasn’t been a new construction project like this in the Gas- light neighborhood in nearly 40 years. Situated on the South end of Whitfield Avenue, the location is ideal for individuals seeking proximity to everything Clifton has to offer. “The Whitfield will be the residence of choice for people working at universities and hospitals in the area, who want the comfort and convenience of Gaslight Dis- trict luxury living, without the worries of home ownership,” says David Taylor, CEO An artistic rendering of The Whitfield of Gaslight Property. “It will provide an option that didn’t exist before, for Gaslight negative impact such as runoffs and pollut- opportunity to select an apartment that re- District homeowners, who wish to down- ants to the site and surrounding area during flects their individuality. Each unit incor- size without giving up their standard of construction. porates premium finishes and fixtures, and living and cherished sense of community Cycling enthusiasts will appreciate the no two units will be exactly alike. Features that is found here.” onsite bicycle storage and repair shop, as include a mix of premium flooring, trim and The project holds special significance well as easy access to the new bike path lighting elements, oversized showers and to Taylor and his brother, Rob, who grew planned nearby. stainless steel appliances. up on Whitfield Avenue. For the past 25 With seven different floor plans to Leasing will open in the New Year and years, David has been buying, restoring and choose from, residents will have a unique Grand Opening will be in Spring, 2016. managing rental properties in the Clifton To learn more, visit www.TheWhitfield.com Gaslight District; Rob joined the company 10 years ago as Operations Manager. With a portfolio of nearly 1,500 units, Gaslight New School Montessori Students Are Being Property is one of the largest holders of Guided and Mentored by Quality Literature residential real estate in the city. The Whitfield’s architectural style is -in Fourth graders at TNSM have just spired by and intended to fit harmoniously completed their study of Ancient Greece into the Gaslight neighborhood, while pro- in history class and have plunged into The viding thoughtful modern amenities. Odyssey by Homer, retold by Geraldine Features that will elevate the living ex- McCaughrean. The class read it all aloud perience include: additional soundproof- and discussed challenging vocabulary and ing, larger windows to create natural light- adventurous themes. They also discussed filled rooms, secured parking and a large Odysseus' character strengths and made outdoor terrace with two grilling and en- book covers that displayed those strengths. tertaining areas. The property also includes They had such a wonderful time studying electric car charging stations and parcel re- this book that they hated for it to end. Clo ceiving system that ensures secure delivery remarked, “It was soooooo fun; I hope to for residents who love to shop online. read it again!” A LEED Silver certified project, The TNSM’s (6-9) teachers have brought Whitfield meets strict guidelines for incor- their lessons to life by reading examples porating environmentally friendly materi- of literature to the children that embody als, construction technology and mitigating elements of good writing. As you can see from the headings and books listed in this acters to life, their stories will be replete link, children are exploring a rich variety of with sensory detail, dripping with varied fiction and can choose what kind of sto- sentence structure and brimming with ad- rytelling they'd like to employ once they venture and intrigue. Let the writing begin! begin their own writing projects. http://newschoolmontessori.com/ As the children bring their strong char- mentored-by-fiction/ http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 23 Little Sisters of the Poor Go to School for Community Service Fair Sr. Rosario, lsp and Sarah Steffen, com- tribute to the betterment of munity relations coordinator for the Little various causes. Sisters of the Poor went back to school on The Little Sisters of the Thursday, October 8 at the University of Poor provide a home for Cincinnati Community Service Fair on the neediest of Cincinnati’s McMicken Commons. As an outreach elderly. They live and work effort to meet UC neighbors, Steffen ar- with the residents and rely ranged a vendor booth for the Little Sisters on contributions, volun- of the Poor who operate the St. Paul Arch- teers, and the generosity bishop Leibold Home for the Aged at 476 of community corpora- Riddle Road. tions to care for their res- The purpose of the day, organized by idents. Students or adults UC Center for Community Engagement, may volunteer by calling Jerri Szlizews- Little Sisters of the Poor Community Re- was to alert students to opportunities to a ki at (513)281-8001 or emailing Jerri at lations Coordinator Sarah Steffen and Sr. myriad of organizations where they could [email protected]. Rosario, lsp at UC Community Service Fair. volunteer to make a difference and con-

DePaul Cristo Rey Dedicates New Santen Learning Commons and Honors 2015 Igniters of Change In an evening of celebration, gratitude and recognition, DePaul Cristo Rey High School dedicated its new Santen Learning Commons, and honored four Igniters of Change. Igniters of Change are those individuals and organizations who, in the spirit of school namesake St. Vincent de Paul, set hearts on fire for DPCR through their exceptional contributions of service and support. The dedication of the new Santen Learn- ing Commons kicked off the celebration on October 8. The space that was the former Concordia Lutheran Church was renovated over the summer into a new library with two Pictured above (left to right) are: DPCR student speaker Joseph Whittle, Linda classrooms and gallery space in the lower level. Holthaus, Paul Muething, Sheila Conway, DPCR President Sister Jeanne The Learning Commons was named in honor Bessette and David Deye. of Ann and Harry Santen, who provided the Pictured at right: Harry and Ann Santen at generous lead gift for the renovation project. the dedication of the new Santen Learning Following the dedication, guests moved to Commons. the DPCR Student Center for a reception and the Igniters of Change celebration. Two indi- Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation – viduals, a Corporate Partner and a foundation Investor in the Future Award were honored as the 2015 Igniters of Change: This award recognizes an individual or or- Linda Holthaus – Spirit of Service Award ganization who, through extraordinary support This award recognizes an individual who, and generosity, demonstrates exceptional com- through personal presence and relationships mitment to the mission of DePaul Cristo Rey. with others, has made a difference in the daily Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK life of DePaul Cristo Rey. Law), Paul V. Muething, Managing Partner – David Deye – Champion of the Mission Award Corporate Partner of Excellence Award This award recognizes an individual This award recognizes a Corporate Partner who understands, articulates and carries out who has given outstanding, consistent support through service, the transformational mission to DePaul Cristo Rey both within and beyond of DePaul Cristo Rey. the Corporate Work Study Program.

24 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Good Music, Food and Pours Set the Vibe at Live at the Ludlow Garage

After decades of facelifts and altered personalities, the 1970s hotbed of rock and roll, The Ludlow Garage, has reammerged as Live at the Ludlow Garage. And the word is out—48 of the patrons at the first four shows traveled more than 100 miles for the experience. With theater-style seating for 262, the restaurant and bar is open and serving food Tuesday to Thursday 4 to 10 p.m. upstairs and during the performances downstairs. On Friday and Saturday Live at the Lud- low Garage is open from 4 to 11 p.m. Familiar Staff Chef Steve Hermes is a Cliftonite and a former chef at the Maisonette and Uno’s. Dave and Claudia Taylor enjoy the bar at Live at the Ludlow Garage with owner Scott Owner Scott Crawford has known him Crawford. Dave said the old Clifton Trading Post will be a Gourmet Cookie shop. He owns the since he was 10 years old. old library space and is excited about renting it to a trendy restaurant. Manager Ben Jordan was the bartender at Olives for two years. He is married to Renne (two years in December) they met at Olives. She was a waitress and did not like him at first. Crawford is not limiting the music to one genre and hopes to bring in national, regional and local talent to the stage. C&D Audio is doing the sound, correcting things as needed. Taking Shape The building was closed for several months to remodel. Downstairs the area was doubled in size, acoustic spray was put on the ceiling, and some panels were in- stalled for heightened sound quality. Food and drinks will be served during performances, which theater seats with pop-up tables will accomodate. More good news for the business dist- ict is an overflow of concert patrons will be dining at other restaurants on Ludlow. Dining upstairs is a urban experience at Live at the Ludow Garage. Large windows open to the sidewalk. Live at the Ludlow Garage http://liveattheludlowgarage.com/

http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 25 Women-owned BANDI Wear a Thriving Business TriHealth CEO John with Clifton Roots Prout to Take Short By Michelle Spelman Medical Leave Your granny’s fanny pack is TriHealth announced in early October that trying to make a comeback. But Chief Executive Officer John Prout had -be Clifton entrepreneurs, Bev Per- gun a three-month medical leave after having rea and Beth Cooper-Koenig are scheduled, successful heart surgery at Good determined to save you from yes- Samaritan Hospital. Prout, 66, is the longest terday’s bulky fashion faux pax. tenured health care system CEO in Southwest Born from a desire to leave Ohio and has been TriHealth’s leader since purse and wallet behind, the two April 1, 1998. friends joined forces to create a TriHealth is a $1.8 billion unified health stylish, modern alternative for system headquartered in Cincinnati and spon- carrying small essentials. The re- sored by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and sult is BANDI Wear pocketed Bethesda, Inc. Prout holds the position of CEO belts. of TriHealth’s five hospitals, Good Samaritan, Featured on ABC Good Bethesda North, TriHealth Evendale, Bethes- Morning America’s “Deals & da Butler and McCullough-Hyde Memorial Steals” segment, the product sold Hospitals. out in a matter of hours when During his leave, TriHealth President it aired in June. The same thing happened Bev Perrea, left, and Beth Cooper-Koenig Mark Clement has been named Interim CEO. when it was showcased on TheGrommet. Clement, 61, joined TriHealth in May (2015) com, a website that spotlights inventors. after nine years as President and Chief Execu- Bev and Beth met when their sons were tive Officer of Rochester (NY) General Health in Kindergarten together at Fairview Ger- System. Clement has spent the last 24 years as man Language School. They chatted on President or Chief Executive Officer for ma- the sidelines at Clifton soccer games and jor healthcare systems or hospitals around the at swim meets. In the fall of 2010, they country. Mark is a native of Cincinnati and a realized they were both looking for a way 1972 graduate of Moeller High School. to carry their phones and money. Prout has guided the growth of TriHealth, Beth, who had just graduated to a smart Cincinnati’s fourth largest employer, to include phone, was training for her first half mar- almost 12,000 employees, more than 130 sites athon. Bev needed a place for her small of care, over 500 employed physicians and an essentials during power walks. 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26 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Upcoming Programs at the Trailside Nature Center – Winter 2015–16 Holiday Skies Family Science Night Wolff Planetarium at The Trailside Nature Center – Burnet Woods The Trailside Nature Center – Burnet Woods Friday, December 11, 2015 Friday, January 15, 2016 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. Come join us at the Wolff Planetarium as we experience the real Science is everywhere! Bring your family to Trailside Nature Cen- holiday light show, the winter sky. Discover the mysteries of the ter as we delve into the world of Science. Spend time outdoors Christmas Star, see a bright holiday “wreath” of twinkling lights, exploring the stars in our telescope. The other parts of the program and hear the tale of the man being pulled across the sky… and his will be indoors, where participants will rotate through to do experi- three baby goats! Programs are open to adults and children ages 5 ments on their own and assist as audience members for some group and older accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5 per person. Reserva- demo experiments. Reservations are required but no charge. Dress tions required. Seating is limited. Please call 751-3679 to register. for the weather. Meet at the nature center. For more information or to reserve your spot call (513) 751-3679 or email michael.george@ Winter Break Camp – Children K – 3rd cincinnati-oh.gov Deadline to register is January 13. The Trailside Nature Center – Burnet Woods Monday, December 28, 2015 The Stars in Your Eyes – Valentine Date Night 9:30 – 2:30 p.m. Wolff Planetarium at The Trailside Nature Center – Burnet Woods We’re going to celebrate the quiet calm of winter and ring in the Fri., February 12, 2016 New Year! Join in on the fun as we go exploring, play seasonal 7 – 8 p.m. games, get creative with arts and crafts and simply relax with a story. Join us for a special evening of romance under the stars. You’ll Be ready for an exciting time! Register online at CincinnatiParks. hear some of the greatest love stories ever told as we slowly make com. Online registration for this camp ends at noon on December our way through the seasons. Seating is limited; please call 751- 24. Please call 751-3679 for more information. 3679 for reservations. Fee: $5 per person. The Wolff Planetarium … where the stars come to life

UC Blue Ash Professor Earns Honor for Portraits

Helen Adams-Borders is being rec- H. Michael Sanders, chair of Electronic ognized for capturing the personality and Media Communications at UC Blue Ash, mood of her subjects so well. The UC Blue says Adam-Borders offers her students an Ash College professor is a 2015 Dada Rafi- education that goes beyond taking pro- ki honoree for her exceptional portrait pho- fessional-quality pictures. “Our students tography and was formally recognized at a working with Helen not only receive solid ceremony on October 30 in Cincinnati. technical training and business insight, but “Dada Rafiki: Reunion and Celebration they also have an excellent role model for of Sisterhood” celebrates positive women the ways in which professional communi- from all walks of life at a multicultural concert of music, poetry, song and dance. It was founded by local artist, Annie Ruth, in 2005. Adams-Borders teaches photography courses in the Electronic Media Communi- cations Department at UC Blue Ash, owns Helen Adams Photography, and gives back to the community in a variety of ways. She volunteers with Fotofocus, the Clifton Cul- tural Arts Center, Lighthouse Youth Ser- vices, and is the founder and co-director of the Cincinnati Chapter of Flashes of Hope, Examples of the portraits that have helped an organization that photographs children UC Blue Ash Professor, Helen Adams-Bor- with cancer at the Cincinnati Children’s ders, earn recognition. Hospital Medical Center. “I am motivated not by a love of photog- cators can have a positive impact in their raphy, but by a desire to connect with peo- communities.” ple in an intimate way,” says Adams-Bor- For more information about Dada Rafi- ders. “Portrait photography does that for ki visit www.dadarafiki.net. me. So does volunteering in my community. To learn more about the Electronic Being of service to others through volun- Media Communications program at teer work has sustained me during the most UC Blue Ash, visit www.ucblueash.edu/ challenging times in my life.” emedia/ or call (513) 745-5717. http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 27 Come Be A Part of Clifton’sTongue & Groove By Tom Lohre Writers! Poets! Musicians!—Be a part of Clifton’s Tongue & Groove. Contact Tracy Connor to be in the show, tconnor425@ gmail.com, (323) 578-5985. The event is TONGUE & GROOVE/ CINCINNATI, A LITERARY SALON and is produced quarterly in Clifton at THE CLIFTON HOUSE. The salon features Farmers’ Markets 6-7 local writers, poets and novelists as well as live music. Aren’t Just For Summer Tracy Connor produces TONGUE & The Northside Farmers Market GROOVE/CINCINNATI and is always on (NFM) began its 6th Indoor Season on the hunt for writers, poets, playwrights and October 21. The year-round Wednesday Claudia Reilly musicians. In her daily life, she is an actor/ farmers market has 26 vendors inside, and improvisor/writer who works with corporate a food truck will set up outside the indoor teams and as an executive coach. space every week from 4-7 p.m. at North She and her husband, Ron Golec, also Church, 4222 Hamilton Avenue. own and operate ROSE HILL TRANS- It can be surprising how much lo- PORT, a friendly neighborhood limo service cal fresh food is available throughout the to area airports and events. Ron Golec and year at NFM. Seasonal produce includes Tracy Connor, (813) 288-5797, http://www. greens, squash, carrots, potatoes, onions, rosehilltransport.com/. sweet potatoes, leeks, beets, radishes, cab- Food provided by Chef Kim’s Table, bage, herbs, and more, along with breads (513) 375-5272, http://www.cincyeatslocal. and pastries, fermented foods, mushrooms, com/. meats, eggs, and soaps. Of the seven performances two of them This year the market will add several are notable Cliftonites. Claudia Reilly read a vendors to the Indoor Market, including short story about coming of age for two girls Cucina Della Patrizia selling prepared and a boy. She is the author of the play As- Italian foods like lasagna, pastas, and con- tronauts, which is published by Heineman in diments; Baudry, LLC selling authentic A Decade of New Comedy: Plays from the Hu- Fresh éclairs and cream puffs; Bridges mana Festival. She is the author of two nov- LLC, offering Indian samosa and dishes elizations: Crimes of the Heart, based on the like curry and tikki masala; and Early Bird play by Beth Henley, and Nuts, based on the Bakery with gluten free pastries. play by Tom Topor (both published by NAL/ Also new this year, are the market’s Penguin). She has written for the TV shows Farm To Table Programs. Interested per- Married with Children, The Facts of Life, and Brenda Woodrum Folz sons may sign up for classes on NFM’s Women in Prison. Recently Claudia's essays website or at the market Info Booth during have been published in FourTwoNine maga- market hours. zine, and The Southampton Review. NFM strives to make healthy local Brenda Woodrum Folz has been on the foods accessible to everyone. VISA, Mas- music scene in Cincinnati for many years terCard, SNAP Ohio Direction Card, singing jazz and pop. Her current project has and WIC transactions are accepted at the been recreating Joni Mitchell's “Blue” album Market Info booth. In addition, NFM by singing it live, most recently at Urban offers “Produce Perks,” a matching funds Artifact and the 20th Century Theater. Her incentive program which allows low-in- guitarist, David Riedenhour, is a profession- come individuals to receive up to $10 each al guitarist who plays in and around Cincin- market visit for use on vegetable and fruit nati. He teaches at Mehas Music School and purchases. you can hear him regularly at the Meritage For a complete list of vendors, news Restaurant in Glendale. about events and programs at the market, photos and recipes, visit our website, www. northsidefm.org.

David Riedenhour

28 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Exhibits

Clay Alliance Golden Ticket 6 Best in Show Winner 6TH Annual Holiday Pottery Fair Kim Rae Taylor One-day Sale Opening Reception: February 12, 6 – 8 p.m. December 5, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Runs February 12–March 12, 2016 Join Clay Alliance for our 6th annu- 2015 Golden Ticket – Best in Show al juried art show, Holiday Fair, featuring winner Kim Rae Taylor returns to CCAC handmade ceramic goods by more than 30 to present a multi–layered exhibition of her of our talented members. work. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to Admission to all exhibits is free and purchase a wide variety of handmade gifts; open to the public. there will be pieces to fit every budget! Ad- mission and parking is free. To see examples from participating artists, visit www. clayalliance.org.

MamLuft&Co. Dance partners with CCAC to premiere a bold dance work: Summerfair Cincinnati – Emerging Artists Double|Sided Opening Reception: January 22, 6 - 8 p.m. Exhibit: January 22 – February 6, 2015 Employing perspective, framing, a split audience, and the absence of a fourth wall – or Each year, junior and senior art majors any stage-‐defining walls, for that matter – MamLuft&Co. Dance’s newest piece, from local universities, representing the Double/Sided, explores conflict and community. The world premiere is presented in next generation of artists to emerge on the collaboration with Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC), where MamLuft&Co. Dance is local art scene, are nominated by their pro- housed. Created specifically for the grand auditorium in what was originally a Double|Sided fessors, juried by SFC and are afforded the schoolhouse built in 1906, capitalizes on the architecture to create a unique experience for audiences. opportunity to exhibit their work among

their peers. SFC presents a $1,000 pur- In many ways, Double|Sided presents dance in ways most people have never chase award to the best of show. The chosen experienced: udiences a will not only face each other, split in halves, but they will also be piece hangs permanently in the SFC Gal- enveloped by the performance. Audiences can then — uniquely experience in lery. This is just one of the ways Summer- remarkable proximity — the power of the performers in a way that is just not possible in fair Cincinnati gives back to the Greater large proscenium houses. The performers also employ two moveable walls to create Cincinnati art community using funds framing, obscure, reveal, build, and break down. Double|Sided pushes, pulls, encircles, generated at their annual three–day fair. collides, divides, and unifies. The experience, combined with daring athletic physicality, goes beyond engaging.

The new dance work opens eyes through its meaning, as well, using movement and staging as metaphors for communal division and harmony. Inspired by recent events and growing tensions in America, -‐ break out choreographers Elena Rodriguez and Steven Evans explore individual and cultural presumptions and perspectives. The two choreographers premiere as headliners in this work and bring fresh artistry to the company of nine years.

Choreographer Steven Evans says, "We were drawn by many contemporary conflicts in our communities and our world...Our differences can either be used to stifle progress, Continued on page 30 http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 29 Winter Activities at CCAC! February 14 Black Anthology of Music, presented by Learning Through Fun family performances, vibrant con- Art, Inc. versations, and exiting exhibitions: keep the cold away by joining us for one or all March 8 Peter and The Wolf & The of these fun events for kids, adults, and Frog Prince, presented by Frisch Marionettes families! Visit our website for event details: Sunset Salons www.cliftonculturalarts.org! Sunset Salons—a cheeky modern take Second Sunday Family Showtime on Enlightenment salons–is a series of five Join us for another year of Second vibrant evenings designed to connect and Sunday Family Showtime, which will fea- inspire our region’s culturally invested ture special receptions after the show each adults through hands-on conversation with month! Shows start at 2 p.m. and are free panels of local experts. for kids and just $5 per adult. January 28 Confections: Have your dessert December 13 The Elves and The Shoemaker, before dinner – local chocolatiers, presented by ArtReach: A Division of The candy makers, and bakers will delight your Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati sweet tooth with sugary treats and savory anecdotes. Have your cake and eat it too. January 10 The UC:CCM Youth Ballet

Double-sided —Continued from page 29 or they can be used to find likeness and understanding. Our piece examines ourselves and our own prejudices." Partner Elena Rodriguez says about the process ofmaking Double|Sided: "It was a very personal process that dug deep for Steven and me: we were forced to analyze our own biases and perspectives and take responsibility for our roles in creating social change. We asked the dancers to do the same and bring their own opinions and personal experiences to the table. We worked to create movement that we felt represented ourselves and then began creating a story about finding acceptance and understanding with others who are not like us or who may think differently. We wanted to build a piece that showed how volatile and aggressive human confrontation can be, as well as one that portrayed some of the beauty and understanding within true human connection." Performances are Thursday through Sunday, January 14–17, 2016. Tickets are available at MLCo.org, at (513) 494.MLCo (6526), and at CCAC.

CCAC Winter Activity Calendar 12/5: Clay Alliance Holiday Fair, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (free!) 12/5: Highly Improvable – Improv Performance, 8 p.m. ($7.50/advance, $9/door) 12/11: Opening Reception: An Exhibition by Justin West, 6 – 8 p.m. (free!) 12/13: Second Sunday Family Showtime – The Elves and The Shoemaker, 2 p.m. (free for kids, $5/adults) 12/14: Winter Class Sampler, 2:45 – 4 p.m. (free!) 12/17: Cincinnati Chamber Opera presents The Little Prince: A Magical Opera, 7:30 p.m. ($25/adult, $20/student & seniors) 12/19: Cincinnati Chamber Opera presents The Little Prince: A Magical Opera, 7:30 p.m. ($25/adult, $20/student & seniors) 12/20: Cincinnati Chamber Opera presents The Little Prince: A Magical Opera, 3 p.m. ($25/adult, $20/student & seniors) 1/4: Winter Classes begin! 1/10: Second Sunday Family Showtime – The UC:CCM Youth Ballet, 2 p.m. (free for kids, $5/adults) 1/14: MamLuft&Co. Dance presents Double | Sided, 7 p.m. ($13 - $28) 1/15: MamLuft&Co. Dance presents Double | Sided, 8 p.m. ($13 - $28) 1/16: MamLuft&Co. Dance presents Double | Sided, 8 p.m. ($13 - $28) 1/17: MamLuft&Co. Dance presents Double | Sided, 7 p.m. ($13 - $28) 1/23: Madcap Puppets presents Aesop’s Classic Fables, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. ($8/ticket) 1/22: Opening Reception: Summerfair Emerging Artists Exhibition, 1 – 8 p.m. (free!) 1/27: Sunset Salons – Confections, 6:30 – 9 p.m. ($15/advance, $20/door) 2/12: Opening Reception: Golden Ticket 2015 Best in Show Winner Kim Rae Taylor, 6 – 8 p.m. (free!) 2/14: Second Sunday Family Showtime – Black Anthology of Music, 2 p.m. (free for kids, $5/adult) 2/27: ROKCincy presents The Wizard of Oz, 1 p.m. (free!)

30 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader dinner for Lighthouse at Immanuel Fri. March 25, Good Friday Church, 3445 Clifton Avenue Sat. March 26, 10 a.m., Community Sun. 11-12:15 p.m., Sadhana Service Easter Egg Hunt at Immanuel Pres- Calendar at World Peace Yoga, free byerian Church, rain or shine. [email protected] Sun. March 27, Easter Sun. April 3, following noon mass, Quarterly Daily Mon. Dec. 1, winter Chronicle expect- Annunciation Easter Egg Hunt Community Newsletter Clifton ed in mailboxes Mon. Apr. 4, 7 p.m., CTM board Chronicle Mon. Dec. 7, 7 p.m., CTM board meeting, second floor or Clifton Rec For events from March 1 to May 20, meeting, CTM Trustee election prior Center the deadline is January 24 for the to meeting from 6 to 7 p.m., Clifton Early April, Clifton Heights Music spring issue. Rec Center Festival Monthly Fri., Dec. 11, 6-9 p.m., Holidays on April 17, Deadline for summer Chronicle Late April early May, Fairview - 1st Mon. 7 p.m., CTM Meeting. Ludlow Clifton School Father Daughter Dance Meeting location to be on second floor Thurs. Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Family service 1st Sun. May, Flying Pig Marathon of Clifton Recreation Center (CRC). and 9 p.m. Candelight services, Mid May 24, 4 - 6 p.m., CoHo Swim 2nd Wed. 10:30 a.m,. Book Discus- Christmas Eve at Calvary Episcopal practice begins sion at Library Church May 20, Chronicle in mailboxes 2nd Sun. from Oct. to May 2 p.m., Thurs. 24, 5:30 p.m., Christmas Eve May 23, Clifton Meadows Opens Family Showtime at CCAC Service with Children, 7:30 p.m. Mon. May 30, 10:30 a.m., Memorial 3rd Mon. 3 p.m., Clifton Business Communion Service, 11 p.m., Cande- Day Parade at McAlpin and Middleton and Professional Association Meeting light Service, Clifton United Meth- May 31-June 11, Fringe Festival downstairs at U.S. Bank. All welcome. odist Church http://www.cliftonumc. Early June, CoHo Tie Dye Day 3rd Thur. 7 p.m., Bedtime Story com/ Early June, Paddlefest at Coney Island Time at Library Thurs. Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m., Family Early June, Annunciation Summerfair Winter Laurel and Hardy Film Club, Candelight Christmas Eve service at Mon. June 6, 7 p.m., CTM board Masonic Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave. Immanuel Presbyterian Church meeting, Clifton Rec Center [email protected] Fri. Dec. 25, Christmas Fri. June 3, National Donut Day Tongue and Groove updates on Mon. Jan. 4, 7 p.m., CTM board Mon., June 6, Sunset, Beginning of TheCliftonHouse Facebook page meeting. Clifton Rec Center. 30 Days of Ramadan Jan. 24, Deadline for spring Chronicle June-July http://yogagarage.com/ Jan. 24 to 30, Annunciation School Weekly Mon. July 4, No CTM Meeting, will celebrate National Mon. 5:30-8 p.m., Clifton Farmers unless otherwise decided at June CTM Catholic Schools Week Market on Ludlow Plaza (Summer) Meeting Feb. 1, CTM board meeting, 7 p.m., Fri. 7:30 p.m, Open Mic Poetry at Tues., July 5, Sunset, End of 30 Days Clifton Rec Center Aquarius Star/Om Cafe of Ramadan Mon. March 1, spring Chronicle in Fri. & Sat. 5-8 p.m., Ludlow Wine & Sun. July 17, National Ice Cream Day mailboxes Beer, Wine Tastings Fri. July 22, Deadline for fall Chron- Mon., March 7, 7 p.m., CTM board Tues. 10 a.m., Preschool Story Time icle meeting. Second floor or Clifton Rec at Library Mon. Aug. 1, 7 p.m., CTM Meeting, Center. Wed. 9 p.m., Faux Frenchmen @LaPoste Clifton Rec Center Early March, Over-the-Rhine Bockfest Wed. 7 p.m., Music on the Green at Sat., Aug. 27, Sat. in March, 1-6 p.m., Fair- CTM Golf Outing the CCAC, June through August 13 End of Aug., Community Art Centers view-Clifton School Fasching Kids’ Thur. 1 p.m., ESOL Conversation Day at the CCAC, music, ice cream Festival Group at Library Thur. 6-9 p.m., Dogs Night Out at Graeter’s Ice Cream Sat. 9 a.m., It’s Yoga at Clifton Plaza, spring, summer & fall, free Sat. 11-Noon, Make sandwiches and

http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 31 social and a mini-parade Early Nov., 6-9 p.m., Lantern Walk, Thurs. Sept. 1, fall Chronicle in mail- gather in Annunciation parking lot boxes Tues. Nov. 1, Election Day Early Sept. 6 p.m., Clifton Meadows Mon. Nov. 7, 7 p.m., CTM board meeting, Clifton Rec Center. FreeCycle Doggie Dip, pool closes One person's trash is another's Early Sept., 6-9 p.m., Opening of treasure! Our goal? To reduce waste by Golden Ticket Art Show at the CCAC connecting people who are throwing away Mon. Sept. 4, 7 p.m., CTM board unwanted items to others seeking the same meeting, Clifton Rec Center items. Nothing is too big or too small, but Late Sept., CliftonFest, On Facebook everything must be 100% free. Sorry: no at Cliftonfest on Ludlow pets, please! http://www.my.freecycle.org/ Late Sept., Mid-Point Music Festival Late Sept. , 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Im- manuel Presbyterian Church Apple CliftonFest 2016 Festival (3445 Clifton Avenue) September 23, 24, 25 Mid Sept., Sat. Sept., 7 p.m., – Com- Call Buddy Goose to volunteer munity Fund Dinner at The Cincinnati 751-2740 Woman’s Club (513) 751-4355 Sun. Oct. 2, 7 p.m., CTM board meeting, second floor of CRC Sun. Oct. 2, sunset, Yom Kippur begins Tues. Oct. 4, nightfall, Yom Kippur ends. Early Oct., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Schaeper’s Pharmacy Annual Health Fair, Free Tests at North Church Tues. Oct. 11 sunset, Yom Kippur begins Weds. Oct. 12 nightfall, Yom Kippur ends Mid Oct. 2-4 p.m., Open House New School Montessori Fri. Oct. 21., Deadline for winter Chronicle Mon. Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., Halloween Sat. early Nov. Autum Air Art Fair at The Lantern Walk allows for creative ways to bring light to the early darkening the Clifton Cultural Arts Center of autumn days.

32 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader Gaslight Repair Cincinnati Gaslight Hide Your Stuff (859) 727-1331 In an effort to reduce thefts from cars, the Cincinnati Police Department is asking that you remove all valuables from your vehicle or secure them out of sight in the glove compartment, console or trunk Report All Crimes Clifton Plaza and lock the car. It takes about three minutes to report a crime. You give your name, address, tel #, Management estimate of damage, insurance company, plate #, year of vehicle, etc. CTM Representatives Crime Reporting (513) 352-2960 Eric Urbas http://www.clifton.nextdoor.com Michael Moran Nextdoor Clifton is a private website CBPA Representatives created by you and your neighbors, and Youth Crisis Center Jack Brand 325-2027 An emergency shelter and hotline ser- Bryan Valerus 281-9600 supported by our company, Nextdoor, Inc. vice that provides crisis intervention and a 515-6926 Nextdoor is a private social network for haven for young people when their living Pamela Nichols, your neighborhood. It’s the easiest way situation is disrupted or endangered, the Music Booking for you and your neighbors—and only Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center is the only Lydia Stec, Aquarius Star you and your neighbors—to talk online. facility in the Cincinnati area where unac- [email protected] companied boys and girls ages 10-17 and (513) 381-3436 homeless 18-year-olds who are full-time Food Pantry Pushing students can seek shelter and safety. The Youth Crisis Center is a 20-bed emer- into High Gear gency facility open 24 hours a day, 365 Call Janet at 751-8771 or email her days a year. The Youth Crisis Center also at [email protected]. operates a 24-hour youth crisis line at

MoBo Bicycle 3330 Jefferson Ave., 45220 Phone: (513) 961-4080 Cooperative Director: Geoffrey Hollenbach Mission of MoBo: [email protected] The MoBo Bicycle Cooperative is a non-profit volunteer-run cooperative dedicated to making cycling accessible and practical to everyone in the greater Cincinnati area. We build community by providing a welcoming and communal workspace, knowledgeable staff, and the tools and parts for cyclists of all ages and skill levels to repair, maintain and acquire Happen, Inc. serves the kid in all of us, bicycles. bringing kids and adults together to share 1415 Knowlton St. 45223 creative art experiences. http://mobobicyclecoop.org/ 4201 Hamilton Avenue (513) 751-2345 [email protected] http://www.happeninc.com/ http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 33 Clifton Business & Professional The Uptown Consortium is a nonprofit organization made up of Uptown’s five Association largest employers: Cincinnati Children’s The CBPA meets the 3rd Monday at Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Zoo 3 p.m. (U.S. Bank downstairs) & Botanical Garden, the Health Alliance Jack Brand (Ludlow Garage, LLC) of Greater Cincinnati, TriHealth Inc. and president, (513) 325-2027 the University of Cincinnati. Uptown Brian Valerus (Ace Hardware) generally includes the neighborhoods of Clifton Cultural vice president (513) 281-9600 Avondale, Clifton, Clifton Heights, Cor- Lydia Stec (Om Cafe) ryville, Fairview, Mt. Auburn and Univer- Arts Center secretary (513) 381-3436 sity Heights. Together, the center city and http://cliftonculturalarts.org/ Uptown compose the core of the region. 3711 Clifton Avenue Pam Nichols Leslie Mooney, Executive Director business manager, (513) 515-6926 Director Business Affairs Emalene Benson, Programs & Office Uptown Consortium Inc. [email protected] Coordinator 629 Oak Street, Suite 306 Kaleejah Polley, Events & Gallery Coor- Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 dinator Phone: (513) 861-8726 (ext. 15) Volunteer Board of Directors Child Study Group http://www.uptownconsortium.org Kevin Reevey, President Moms’ group since 1938 Mark McKillip, Vice President Clifton Child Study Group has been City Services Rebecca Goodall, Secretary bringing Clifton-area mothers together Call (513) 591-6000 for answers to all Barbara Sferra, Treasurer to socialize and discuss ideas since the your City of Cincinnati questions. Allan Daily 1930s. Brian Harves Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Tues- Cindy Herrick day of the month, September-May. Fay Dupuis New members always welcome! Fran Larkin Contact Mindi Rich at cliftonmoms@ Jamie Easterling gmail.com Recreation Center Joe Huber Located next to the Cultural Arts Center. Jennifer Mooney Shop Ludlow web site: All City membership cards are honored at Krutarth Jain http://www.shoponludlow.com/ any CRC center: Junior/Teen $10, Adult Patty Cottingham $25, Senior $10. Sean Kelley http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov (513) 497-2860 Community Fund Phone: (513) 961-5681 P.O. Box 20041 This endowed fund is managed by the 320 McAlpin Ave., 45220 Cincinnati 45220 Greater Cincinnati Foundation. [email protected] The yearly profit from the fund is available for the beautification, preser- vation, and cultural enhancement of the Clifton Town Meeting Web Site Clifton community. http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/ We urge all lovers of Clifton to Contact them at: [email protected] contribute to this endowment so it can become even more effective. Every penny 2015 CTM Board of Trustees counts, so write your check today payable Eric Urbas (President) to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation/ Joyce Rich (Vice President) Clifton Fund and send to: The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Adam Hyland (Vice President) 200 W. Fourth St. Michael Moran (Treasurer) Cincinnati 45202-2602 Kevin Marsh (Secretary) http://www.greatercincinnatifdn.org Trustees: Adam Balz, Ashley Fritz, Nicholas Hollan, Rama Kasturi, Pat Knapp, Shaun McCance, Ben Pantoja, Morgan Rich, and Mike Schur

•Some trustees will change after CTM elections Decem- ber 7. Executive board positions will change in January. 34 Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 Download the 30+ page online Chronicle into your e-reader http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Winter 2015 35