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Serving Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky Neighbors February-March, 2008 Vol. 12; No. 1

Nick and Nina Clooney to receive Kinship Award May 19th Lower Price Hill—The Ur- supported by his wife, Nina. A type of bag for carry-out food. hours speaking at schools, ban Appalachian Council’s writer and television host in her Nina and Nick Clooney’s churches, and town meetings 2008 Kinship honorees, Nina own right, she has brought grace love of family is demonstrated about this issue. The documen- and Nick Clooney, are nation- and intelligence as well as a in words and actions with their tary that was made on their trip ally as well as locally recog- truly Appalachian ingenuity children Ada and George and “Journey to Darfur” was nized and honored. and determination to every- their grandchildren Allison and shown at the National Under- The lives and community ac- thing she does. Nick. As a family whose mem- ground Railroad Freedom Cen- tivities of UAC’s 2008 Kin- Nina Clooney has a long pro- bers have been in the public eye ter”, where the May 19 Kin- ship Award honorees demon- fessional list of credits in tele- for decades some of their fam- ship Event will be held. strate the values Appalachians vision, writing, hosting and ily moments are recorded in Nick Clooney says he has treasure. production, not a surprise for print or broadcast form. Nick worked all his life as a reporter. This year’s decision by the a woman who thinks doing Clooney’s memorial to his sis- He began when he was only 17, Selection Committee to name many things at once is normal. ter Rosemary is one of these. at his hometown radio station a couple rather than an indi- In describing her life she noted The clear and compelling in Maysville, Kentucky. Since vidual was well considered as she and her husband Nick have words remind us of how im- then his experiences have been both Nina and Nick Clooney’s “racked up enough frequent portant family is. wide and varied. He has been a lives exhibit those values that flyer miles to keep them in the Nick’s recent visits to and reporter, anchor, managing edi- Appalachians hold dear: self air for the next 20 years, while advocacy for Darfur, with his tor and news director in Lex- reliance, love of family, loyalty, traveling for work, pleasure, son George, demonstrates his ington, Cincinnati, Salt Lake and social equality. and family events”. In addi- clear commitment to the wider City, Buffalo and Los Angeles. From Nick Clooney’s earli- tion to her work in media Nina ‘family of man’ as well as to In addition he wrote three col- est days in local television, has rehabbed three houses, run social equality and Justice. umns a week for the Cincin- through his year as WKRC- an antique store for 10 years, While George has recently been nati and Kentucky Post, is the TV’s managing editor, to his served on the Augusta, Ken- named a special ambassador for author of three books and has more recent columns in the tucky City Council and re- peace at the United Nations, been a speaker, master of cer- Nina and Nick Clooney Kentucky Post, he has been ceived a design patent for a new Nick has given hundreds of See Kinship, Page 3, Col. 1 10th Annual Appalachian New Year event sets record By Christian Beck and dance to celebrate the reju- there was a smorgasbord of de- Price Hill—The wind was venated spirit of the mountains licious edibles that was noth- cutting through the trees with and the people. ing short of home-cooked buf- sharp energy, little boys and The event was nothing short fet. The line was longer than at girls bundled up in neon par- of a true community gathering, your Golden Corral, but once kas, people scurried inside to boasting more than 200 attend- you got a taste of the food, you escape the relentless weather. ees. Local artists helped cel- realized it was well worth it. Approaching the Holy Fam- ebrate this joyous occasion. There were people young and ily Church Hall in Price Hill on Green Willow sang its melo- old who attended the event. January 20, you could hear the dies with a haunting beauty just Just when they were not ex- faint sound of a banjo. It was short of a nightingale. Rabbit pecting to see any additional the Urban Appalachian Hash String Band had even familiar faces, they were joined Council’s (UAC) Tenth Annual the most laid-back gent tappin’ by the ever-vibrant and lively “Ringing in an Appalachian his foot. Crossroads Dancers Louise and Art Spiegel, among New Year” event. UAC holds provided those present with the original founders of the Ur- this annual event to celebrate some well-practiced stepping ban Appalachian Council orga- Appalachian culture, the con- that entertained the whole nization. Louise stated, “We tinuing strength of the commu- crowd of delighted spectators. really enjoy coming to [Ring- nity and its people, and to kick Other bands that performed ing In …], it’s great and we re- off their annual Cultural Pre- included River Valley Ram- ally enjoy it.” sentation Calendar. blers and Magnolia Moun- As a personal statement, I In former years, many Ap- tain who played marvelous have to say that normally, pre- palachian people would wait crowd pleasers. MLK is luminal time that I until ‘old Christmas’ (what As with any Appalachian want to fill with something some call Twelfth Night) to cel- event food played a big part in worthwhile. After finding out Calamity Rain performs at New Year event ebrate the holidays. In coming the celebration. There was “Ringing In” is an annual event, Debbe Whitacre, left, and Amy Clay together as a community, they more than a delicious side-bar I know what I will do for years would share food, play music of food as advertised; instead to come. (Additional Photos, Page 4) FREE Receive the Connection e.mailer—See Page 2 FREE PAGE 2 February-March, 2008 Appalachian Connection UAC develops strategy to address new era Since the Urban Appa- ously missed. The idea ultimately involve hun- lachian Council’s (UAC) spread across neighbor- dreds of community Cultural Corner incorporation in the early hoods with UAC’s help people in creating UAC’s 1970s, the organization and support—providing role in the future. March has sought to be respon- joint fund raising, ac- In large and small Saturdays—Art of the Traditional Quilt Class, and get your shirts pressed on the way! Info: sive to the concerns of counting services, and a groups, through discus- 10am – 12:30pm, Art Academy of Cincinnati, (513) 241 6550 or http://www.cincinnati- 1212 Jackson Street. This class for both quilters landmarkproductions.com . urban Appalachian people forum for advocacy and sion, interviews and sur- and non-quilters interested in the tradition will 8th—Bluegrass in the Cornfield, 3pm Famous and communities. mutual support. This net- veys input is being gath- emphasize the role of art and design in creating Old Time Music Company, Wapakoneta, OH. In the early years, re- work continues to the ered. Analysis of this data quilts and quilt patterns. Composition, color Indoor concert featuring Vernon McIntyre and effects and patterning will be explored as we Appalachian Grass. Info: 419-568-1220. $10. search and documenta- present through Project will be the task of a Plan- investigate the many types of quilts, including 14th—Taylor Farley and Blue Rock, 9pm, tion of socio-economic ACE (AmeriCorps Com- ning Team involving rep- white work, appliqué, patchwork, crazy quilting Deadwood Saloon, Covington, KY,508 Madison status helped position munity Education). resentatives of Key and album quilts. Students will create their own Ave. Info: (859) 491-3323 UAC to access resources The years have Stakeholder groups and small quilts. Some materials will be available. This 14th & 15th—Herb and Garden Days, 9am – class runs simultaneously with a Drawing and 2:30pm., Blue Licks State Resort Park, Mt. and address the critical brought many changes to facilitated by Mel Hensey, Designing quilt class for children. (Limit 12, Olivet, KY, Over 20 vendors showcase their issues in the ‘port of en- Cincinnati’s Appalachian UAC member and sup- Minimum 5). Info: www.artacademy.edu. FREE. wares. Meet and greet tea for vendors and early try’ neighborhoods. neighborhoods, people, porter as well as a nation- Every day But Monday—Masterpiece Quilts arriving weekend guests Friday night. Saturday from the Shelburne Museum, Cincinnati Art morning breakfast for vendors. Show opens at 9 In the early 1980s and even the wider com- ally known consultant. Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive. 11am – 5pm. a.m. with presenter classes beginning at 10 a.m. Michael Maloney and munity in which UAC Updates on the plan, as it From bold Amish prints to peculiar patchwork, and 11 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Info: 859- others confirmed through operates. In addition, it is is organized, will be pub- explore 40 heirloom American quilts dating from 289-5507 1800 to 1900. Admired for their aesthetic appeal 800-443-7008 [email protected] research what community anticipated that the orga- lished in future issues of and expert craftsmanship, these reresent some of 28th & 29th—Southern Ohio Indoor Music advocates knew experi- nization will see the tran- The Appalachian Con- the finest examples of quilting from the New Festival, 10 am – 11pm, Roberts Centre-123 entially: Appalachian sition of key leadership by nection. England, mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions. Info: Gano Rd.-Wilmington OH, Bluegrass and youth had the highest the end of 2010. In order If you would like to www.cincin-natiartmuseum.org. acoustic music have outsold and outgrown all other American music forms in the past decade dropout rate in the City of to prepare for and re- learn more about this pro- 1,2,5,6,7,8,9—Honky Tonk Laundry, 8pm – and Ohio has always been a home to many great Cincinnati. Adults also spond to these realities, cess or want to give in- 10:30pm except Sudnay at 2pm, Covedale Center outdoor music events. However, this event is struggled to find and re- UAC has launched a put, please call 513-251- for the Performing Arts. Honky Tonk Laundry, the area’s only indoor Bluegrass festival. The by Roger Bean. Lana Mae and Katie are up to talent line-up features the IBBA (International tain employment due to comprehensive strategic 0202 or e-mail to their elbows in soap, suds, and cheatin’ boyfriends. Bluegrass Music Assoc.) best in awards. This low education levels. The planning effort that will [email protected]. When these two country angels join forces, they spring festival will feature: Rhonda Vincent and Appalachian community turn their good ol’ laundromat into a boot-scootin’ the Rage, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top response was to set up in- honky-tonk, guaranteeing every customer a good, X-Press, The Rarely Herd Nothing Fancy, Paul clean time. HONKY TONK LAUNDRY features Williams and the Victory Trio, The Williams dependent community- the music of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Reba and Clark Expedition, Michael Cleveland and based learning centers McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Flamekeeper, IIIrd Tyme Out, Don Rigsby and where neighborhood resi- Parton and many more. Songs include: Nine to Midnight Call, Joe Mullins and the Radio Five, Stand By Your Man, These Boots Were Made Ramblers, Additional Performers TBA.Info: dents could come, at no For Walkin’, Coat of Many Colors, I Fall To (937) 372-5804. Adults $27-$60, General cost, to get the educa- Pieces, D-I-V-O-R-C-E , I Will Always Love You Admission: Children 16 & under Free with Adult tional certificate (GED) or and many more! Take a ride to Nashville heaven, Purchase skill level they had previ-

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Presbyterian Church for events sponsored by the religious and secular alike cultural calendar or pre- sic, or eating cornbread The Fine Arts Sampler providing space, advertis- Urban Appalachian hummed and swayed sentations and demon- together. This event was Weekend is supported by ing, and use of their sound Council (UAC) delighted along to the music in strate the importance cul- supported in part by the the Fine Arts Fund with system and the Price Hill audience members during North Presbyterian tural arts and heritage has Fine Arts Fund as part of generous support from Library for providing the Fine Arts Sampler Church for an hour of in the Urban Appalachian its Sampler Weekend and Macy’s. UAC wants to space and other support Weekend in February. tunes ranging from community. Celebrating also by an Ohio Arts thank both the North for the events. The first event was “Amazing Grace” to “Un- together is one of the core Council Sustainability held at the Price Hill Pub- der the Boardwalk” end- values as Urban Appala- Grant. With such support, lic Library. The audience ing with “America” and chians. UAC’s Cultural the UAC is pleased to was entranced by Hannah personal requests. Audi- Program wants to show provide joyous and infor- Salesperson Sue Cooper, a truly enter- ence members could all aspects of culture mative events for the gen- taining and traditional hardly believe the oppor- wanted third-generation Appala- tunity to hear this group chian storyteller from live since the widely ac- We are seeking a person(s) Kentucky’s Perry County claimed group schedules who knows Appalachian Heri- area. She held the atten- events as far away as tion of children and adults notable European cities. tage and the Appalachian Com- alike with lively tales of Despite their fame they munity and can tell potential mountain culture and encouraged onlookers to Advertisers the benefits of beautiful encounters with come on stage and har- Mountain Lady’s Slippers, monize with them. It was advertising in a beautiful orchid. absolutely crowd pleas- The Appalachian Connection. Hannah Sue even broke ing. This five man group Good Commision for the right person(s). cornbread with the group had enough sound to fill to feed their bellies as the hearts of all who Contact the Publisher—513-241-7539 well as their minds. heard their voices. Everyone enjoyed her These two events were staging and the kids were part of the Urban Appa- NKY Brotherhood buzzing in the halls with taking request expectations as one de- lightful tale followed an- other. REVERSE Next day, the event was a melodic treat as participants ears were MORTGAGE swooned by the a cappella sound of the Northern Kentucky ARE YOU AGE Brotherhood, soon to be The Brotherhood because 62 OR OLDER? “two of them are from A Reverse Mortgage allows you to: • Tap the wealth (equity) tied-up in your home. Kinship—from Page 1 • Cash advances can be used for any purpose. emonies, or panelist at more • The homeowner always retains title than 3000 events coast to and ownership of the home. coast. He has been recognized locally and nationally, with honorary doctorates, induction CALL US TODAY FOR into Television and Journalism Halls of Fame, Emmy nomina- MORE INFORMATION! tions and awards, and other 513-542-7800 honors. Nina and Nick Clooney will be honored by the UAC at the 2008 Kinship Dinner on May 19th. The event will take place at the National Underground LOOK TO THE NORTH™ Railroad Freedom Center. For Hannah Sue Cooper www.northsidebankandtrust.com more information please call with homemade gourd dipper UAC at 513-251-0202. Member FDIC PAGE 4 February-March, 2008

The United States of Appalachia Ringing In An Appalachian New Year * Years before the Dec- contributed “We Will How Southern laration of Independence Overcome” as an anthem Mountaineers was written, a back- (later changed to Brought Indepen- woods mountain settle- “Shall”). dence, Culture and ment, the District of * Appalachia was also the Enlightenment to Washington, (a confed- birthing ground of union America eration of North Caro- and labor movements in By Jeff Biggers lina mountain people) the U.S., organizing coal declared its independence miners and textile work- Published 2006 by of the British in 1772, set- ers throughout the moun- Shoemaker & Hoard, a ting a “dangerous ex- tains. division of Avalon Pub- ample for the American * American music is not lishing Group, Inc., people” according to the neglected by the author. Emeryville, CA British authorities. He presents Appalachia Author Jeff Biggers, did * Appalachian volunteer as multiracial with wide- a presentation this last forces (Shelby and his spread contributions to October, at the Volunteer Overmountain Men and American music and cov- Crossroads Dancers Appalachian Celebration mountain militias) orga- ers performers such as Swinging and entertaining down on old Eastern Av- nized their own attacks on Nina Simone, Perry enue, giving Como, Elvis members of Presley, the Urban BOOK REVIEW Roscoe Appalachian By Kathryn (Kay) Russ Holcomb, Coouncil Bessie (UAC) a chance to meet British troops and turned Smith, John Coltrane and with him (and purchase the tide of the Revolution- numerous others; music autographed copies of ary War. such as blues, country, the book)! * The first abolitionist ragtime, rock and roll, Jeff Biggers gives a newspaper in the country ballads, jazz, gospel ; all Louise and new viewpoint to the con- was published by Appa- of which came out of, or Art Spiegal tributions of Appalachia to lachian preachers and were changed by Appa- American history and so- writers. lachian mountain cul- Among founders of ciety. The title is based on * The New York Times tures. Urban Appalachian a suggestion in 1839 by owes its eminence and In the last part of this Council Washington Irving (the continued existence to an well-written, very read- author who gave us the editor out of southern Ap- able book, current prob- Rip Van Winkle legend) palachia, Adolph Ochs. lems are briefly discussed, that the name of our coun- * Sequoyah, an Appala- such as strip mining and try should be changed to chian with a Cherokee mountain removal tech- The United States of Ap- mother and a Maryland- niques and their effects palachia, instead of born father, invented the on modern Appalachia. America, because he Cherokee syllabary, the It is difficult to ad- thought this “southeast- first in modern history. equately cover the broad ern mountain range was (The book also includes scope of this work in a the great American land- a great deal of back- brief review, but the book mark”. ground on American In- is a fascinating new per- Biggers points out that dian involvement in Ap- spective on Appalachia, although Appalachia has palachia.) with excellent biblio- often been regarded as a * The Highlander Folk graphic notes in a sepa- backwater, it has actually School, in Monteagle, rate section for those been in the forefront of Tennessee, based on the who are interested. U.S. developmentt—his- successful Danish Folk Jeff Biggers torically, culturally and Schools, provided a strong Jeff Biggers presents socially—and backs up impact on American de- entertaining insights into his claims. segregation by training Appalachian American Following are just a few black and white leaders See Book, Page 6, Col. 3 examples: for the movement and February-March, 2008 PAGE 5 Valuing Our Past Going Home without the Trip

By Thomas E. Wagner into an organization that were drawn to southeast- and Phillip J. Obermiller became Our Common ern Michigan by job op- Cincinnati’s Urban Ap- Heritage. Lela Estes, portunities in the automo- palachian Council is president of the organiza- bile industry. Detroit, Flint, among the best known tion, remembers that the Ypsilanti, Romulus, and urban Appalachian advo- group was formed follow- other communities be- cacy organizations in the ing “a big homecoming came home to many mi- region. However, as we type event” organized by grants from Kentucky, noted in our last article, Laurel Reece and spon- West Virginia, and Ten- urban Appalachian orga- sored by the Kentucky nessee. nizations were established Chamber of Commerce. The Kentuckians of in a number of Midwest- Estes and the new or- Michigan, formed by mi- ern cities where mountain ganization gained credibil- grants, has held annual migrants settled. ity in 1976 for their lead- picnics since 1960. In our earlier article we ership role in the Dayton Bobbie Sue Williams, an covered the Urban Appa- school system’s desegre- officer of the organiza- lachian Council in Cincin- gation efforts. The pur- tion, believes it grew out nati, West Virginia Soci- pose of Our Common of reunion picnics regu- ety in Akron, Ohio, and the Heritage, according to larly held by migrants O’Tucks established in member Fred Barten- from specific Kentucky 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio. stein, was to encourage counties. “Then someone In this article we will fea- “the music and arts and came up with the bright ture two other organiza- literature and pride” of idea of just everybody tions: Our Common Heri- Dayton’s Appalachian going together and form- tage in Dayton, Ohio and residents. Although not a ing one big club because Lela Estes at Dayton Festival Kentuckians in Michigan, formal service organiza- some of us...were from ren’s Christmas Party, are the Chicago Center you’d like to have in- a group in southeastern tion, word soon spread other counties,” she said. dinner dances and other established in the Uptown cluded, please contact the Michigan. that Lela Estes and Our By 1963 the word had events became regular neighborhood of Chicago Editor at Meamon@- Many of the early Ap- Common Heritage could spread and nearly 10,000 occurrences. Although by the Council of the aol.com. palachian migrants to help migrants who needed came to the picnic. Mem- the group’s primary pur- Southern Mountains and (Thomas E. Wagner is Dayton clustered in the food and a new place to ber Charles Lowe de- pose is to be a social and a national group of Afri- retired from the Univer- city’s East Side Neighbor- stay, help find jobs, or help scribes the annual picnics cultural organization, they can-American migrants sity of Cincinnati; hood. These newcomers with problems with the as a day “that takes us are often called upon to from eastern Kentucky. Phillip J. Obermiller is were largely invisible to police. back home with having to respond to the needs of (This is the sixth install- a member of the Urban human service groups. Working with the AFL- take the trip.” Appalachians in south- ment in this series. If you Appalachian Council’s Dayton’s Appalachian CIO and the Municipal In 1980 the Kentuck- eastern Michigan. have a topic or theme Research Committee.) migrants only gradually Employee Union, most of ians of Michigan pur- In our next article we will became known to the whom were Appalachian, chased several acres of discuss two urban Appa- staff of the social welfare money was collected, land, turned it into a pic- lachian organizations that To Advertise agencies who were ac- phone calls were made, nic grounds, and renamed do not fit the pattern of customed to serving other and problems were it Kentucky Liberty Park. those discussed in this and client groups. Through solved. This role contin- Weekly bingos, a child- our previous piece. They 513-241-7539 the 1950s and 1960s some ues today as the organi- local organizations and zation seeks to be an ad- agencies such as the East vocate for Dayton’s ur- Book—from Page 4 our country. Mt. Auburn Baptist Church Dayton Community Com- ban Appalachians. history that you won’t 2147 Auburn Ave. 513-621-9331 mittee and YWCA at- Each year in August, find in standard history I would strongly recom- tempted to offer pro- Our Common Heritage books. Using little-known mend The United States Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m., grams for mountain mi- members celebrate Ap- facts and building on what of Appalachia as a “good Worship 11 a.m. Sunday mornings grants. palachian heritage with actually occurred, this au- read” and a great way to Office Hours: Tues 1-4 p.m.; By 1973 an informal one of the largest cultural thor gives the reader increase pride in an Ap- Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. network of Appalachian festivals in Dayton. glimpses into why and palachian heritage. Co-pastors. Dr. Donald Rogers migrants had coalesced Appalachian migrants how things happened in and Dr. John C. Gilbert PAGE 6 February-March, 2008

is no organized con- her fellow members of sands of quilt patterns out hard to come up with a spiracy to the barn side Countryside Homemak- there. more appropriate quilt POINTS EAST quilt craze. It’s, more or ers Club, a group of up- According to local lore, pattern to put on the side By Ike Adams less, just happening. start women here in Paint and a historical marker out of the old building she Someone told me it had Lick notorious for getting on 52, Harriet Beecher loved so well and worked Quilt Trail actually spread to at least things done that make our Stowe used a local plan- so long and hard to pre- Depending on who you if you’ve driven through 20 states across the na- community a better place tation on which sat the serve. talk to, a phenomenon central Kentucky on an tion. to live. Soon the FOPL dwelling that served as the There’s not a doubt in called the Appalachian interstate or other main Paint Lick’s own crowd was fired up and model for Uncle Tom’s my mind that Dean Quilt Trail either started in road recently, you have Glenda McQuerry gets the women at the Paint Cabin. According to would be grinning from Ohio or in east Tennes- probably noticed these most of the credit for Lick Methodist Church several histories of the ear to ear if she were see. quilts springing up and at- planting the seed and and before anybody else Underground Railroad, here to witness this. I’m not going to get into tractively displayed to making the idea of putting knew what was going on quilts were often hung out As I said, the quilt is or try to settle any argu- catch the eye on the sides a quilt on the side of the a pattern had been se- as signals or message ready to be hung but some ments about who first of tobacco barns. I know Friends of Paint Lick lected and now a 64 boards to people escaping coordination has to be came up with idea of put- for sure that there are at (FOPL) Building. Her square foot quilt is ready slavery. A Wagon Wheel done to make sure the ting artistic renditions of least 26 in Madison reasoning is that Paint to be framed and hung. quilt on display meant that weather is cooperating old quilt patterns on the County alone and I can Lick seems to be the first Countryside Home- a wagon was ready for with the guys who will sides of old barns, cov- take you to at least three real settlement in what is makers modeled their runaway slaves to hide in take time to hang it. Be- ered bridges and other in Rockcastle County. now Garrard County so project on a process used for the next leg of the fore the month is out, for landmark structures Anyway, if you are pay- we may as well be the by the Madison County journey northward to sure, is Glenda’s best throughout the region, but ing much attention to the first community here to Homemakers Associa- freedom. guess. it has caught on and it’s scenery as you tool put a quilt up and the tion, the group largely re- While there is no docu- Incidentally, if you’d far more tasteful than ad- around you can spot them FOPL building is the first sponsible for the afore- mented evidence that like more information on vertising chewing to- along I-75 from Georgia thing you see if your’re mentioned 26 quilts. Paint Lick was ever a putting a quilt on display bacco or suggesting that to Michigan and there coming into Garrard They hired Don Hart to stop on the Underground somewhere in your com- you “See Rock City.” doesn’t seem to be much County headed west on actually draw the pattern Railroad, the pattern is a munity, Glenda Mc- In fact, as far as I’m rhyme or reason as to how 52. to scale on 4 wooden nod to what might have Querry can steer you in concerned, it’s nothing and why they are popping Of course Glenda boards and then the been. Consideration was the right direction or at short of wonderful. And, up. In other words, there planted that seed with women painted it, applied also given to the notion least tell you how Paint numerous coats of sealer that we need to keep Lick went about it.. As I and assembled the final building our community so said, there is no central product. that accounted for the organization or licensing Michael Maloney Lots of thought went carpenter’s theme. or what not involved. PROVIDING CONSULTING SERVICES TO into selecting just the right And finally, one of the But I still can’t think of CHURCHES & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS pattern which wound up late Dean Cornett’s, co- a better way to preserve being what is called the founder of FOPL, favor- an important part of our Planning & Management “Wagon Wheel”; some- ite sayings anytime a new cultural heritage and re- Community Needs Assessment times called the “Carpen- project was getting ally dress up an old barn Outreach Ministries ters Wheel.” Readers started up was that we all sitting beside the road. Community Organization might be interested to had to push to keep the Glenda’s number is Advocacy know that there are thou- wheel rolling. 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McMillan Street Just east of I-71 Cincinnati, OH 45206 February-March, 2008 PAGE 7 Genesis of a Dream—an Imaginary Clothesline Growing up in West Vir- as large as a mural. As County residents. Missouri, Minnesota, Ne- barns, other farm build- assets. Each project cap- ginia, Donna Sue Groves’ she traveled throughout On October 13, 2001 braska, New Hampshire, ings, flood walls and sig- tures the spirit of place family would play a the Ohio River Valley, she during the Lewis Moun- New York, Wisconsin, In- nificant community struc- using ‘art’ for com- simple car game counting looked at those empty tain Olde Thyme Herb diana, Michigan, Illinois, tures across the United munity celebration and advertising signs such as barn walls as an opportu- Fair the first quilt square, Texas, Pennsylvania, States. All projects are economic development. Chew Mail Pouch, See nity to create public art an Ohio Star created by Maryland and beyond. similar but they are For more information Rock City, Seven and she kept talking about Mark Lewis and Bill It is estimated that more shaped by each com- contact: Donna Sue Caves, Natural Bridge, her promise to her mother. Brown was unveiled. The than a thousand colorful munity’s values, vision, Groves,:937-549-2131 or Drink R C Cola painted In 2001, Pete Adams County Quilt Barn quilt squares now adorn heritage and cultural [email protected] on the various bank, to- Whan with The Nature Sampler Project was of- bacco, round, crib, dairy Conservancy – Edge of ficially dedicated to honor barns as one way to pass Appalachia offered to Donna Sue’s mother Nina the long hours riding in the help paint a quilt square Maxine Groves, a fifth car. Her family used barn for her mother. Donna generation quilter from watching as an opportu- Sue suggested that if they Roane County, West Vir- is pleased to announce nity for family discussions were going to paint ginia and her Appalachian and as a history lesson. one square why not con- heritage. Nina and Nick Clooney In 1989, Donna Sue sider painting more. She During the summer of are the and her mother purchased believed that the squares 2003 Maxine’s quilt a farm in Adams County, would offer an opportu- square finally became a 2008 Kinship Award Recipients Ohio. On the farm was a nity to develop a driving reality. It is the Snail’s ********** tobacco barn. The barn trail to entice tourists to Trail pattern designed and Join us in honoring them at the 16th was plain and not of re- visit Adams County which painted by Geoff Annual Kinship Dinner and Program markable architecture. would foster economic Schenkel, Marietta, Ohio. May 19, 2008 Donna Sue believed that opportunities for local Almost overnight the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center it needed color, something businesses and artists. word spread to neighbor- to brighten it up. She Although the ing communities, counties For Ticket Information Please Call UAC thought a large quilt concept was and other states about the at 513-251-0202 square would be exciting. simplistic Donna Sue Quilt Barn Project. They She promised her mother knew that it reinforced asked if they could par- that someday she would the best of our region — ticipate. Donna Sue en- paint a quilt square on it our farming and quilting thusiastically said yes and for her. As the years heritage. It would offered her support and The Appalachian Community passed she kept thinking utilize local assets and expertise. She asked that Development Association about her tobacco barn engage community folks each new community re- and the quilt square that in the process of planning member the genesis of the is proud to present she had promised to paint. and implementation. Pete project — and that they As the Southern agreed and a grassroots in turn would share it with 39th Appalachian Festival Field Representative for committee was organized. other communities. the Ohio Arts Council, The Adams County Donna Sue’s early vi- May 9—11, 2008 at Coney Island Park Donna Sue has worked Quilt Barn Project was sion was to create an with non-profit organiza- designed and imple- imaginary clothesline of tions and artists nurturing mented entirely by volun- interconnecting barns community development teers. The committee decorated with quilt through the arts for the worked hard to encour- squares across Ohio and last 20 years. She has ex- age the involvement and the nation thus creating a perienced first hand the participation of other National Quilt Barn Trail. power of public murals to community members in And so it has happened produce social value, fos- the process of - ter community pride, creating public art. The National Quilt Barn serve as catalysts for eco- Funding was received Trail (or as some call it Cherryholmes nomic development as a from The Nature Conser- – The Clothesline of tourism destination, and to vancy, the Ohio Arts Quilt Barns) has rapidly Come join us for the best down-home Mountain support community self Council, Adams County spread across 19 states, Music, Crafts, Traditional Arts Demonstrations, expression. However, not Chamber of Commerce, starting in Ohio and mov- Storytellers, Living History Village, Food, all rural communities had Foundation for Appala- ing to Iowa, Kentucky, Educational Exhibits and more! a floodwall or existing wall chian Ohio, local busi- Tennessee, Virginia, West Volunteers still needed space to paint something nesses and Adams Virginia, North Carolina, www.appalachianfestival.com PAGE 8 February-March, 2008 Grailville hosts Women’s Writing Retreat February 29-March 2 Loveland—Grailville also learn new ways to course) fun! commodations and food. and the release of community offering spiri- Retreat and Education craft their lives. “The What other women The Practice of Poetry: women’s creative energy tual, cultural and educa- Center in Loveland will Practice of Poetry” will have said about Grailville Writing as a Spiritual and throughout the world. Lo- tional opportunities for the offer “The Practice of help you find new mean- Retreats: Creative Practice will be cated on 300 acres of public, as well as provid- Poetry: Writing as a Spiri- ing in your experiences, I felt a sense of shared held February 29-March woodlands, pastures and ing guest facilities for tual and Creative Prac- and make room for both purpose in creative com- 2 at Grailville, 932 organic gardens. meetings, lodging and din- tice”, a weekend retreat inspiration and careful dis- munity and delight in see- O’Bannonville Road, Grail-ville is a diverse ing. February 29-March 2, de- cernment in the decisions ing/feeling/experiencing Loveland Ohio. Reserva- signed to help women use that affect your spiritual the creativity, insight, tions are required; tuition the “practice of poetry” as and creative lives. words and images created (includes meals) is $250 Advertise—513-241-7539 a support to their spiritual Facilitator Pauletta by others and the sense of double occupancy and and creative lives. Hansel (Grailville’s Co- being witness of each $200 commuter. Limited Led by Poet Pauletta Director) is a poet, woman’s steps in her own single occupancy accom- Hansel, this retreat will teacher and author of two journey. modations available for provide opportunities for collections of poetry. This The sharing of life sto- $300. Limited scholar- using creative writing as retreat will be open to all ries is very healing. I es- ships are available. Con- a tool to listen deeply to women who desire to pecially liked the range age tact 513-683-2340 or your own heart’s wisdom, write. Past experience in of ages. I appreciate lis- www.grailville.org for as one might in meditation poetry is not required; a tening to elders and also more information. or prayer. Attention will willingness to experiment to have the younger Grailville is a center of also be given to the pro- is! This Writing Retreat voices was wonderful. The Grail, an international cess of revision of poetry: will include time for writ- What brought me joy movement of women by crafting the words to ing, group sharing, rest was inclusion in the group, committed to spiritual describe your own life’s and reflection, commu- acceptance and support, search, social actions, journey. Paticipants will nity-building and (of camaraderie, great ac- ecological sustainability

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