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A Clifton Town Meeting • You Do It • You Write It • We Print It Publicaton Spring 2018
Volume Twenty-Seven
Number One
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-0067
P.O. Box 20067
Clifton Town Meeting
Clifton’s Diverse Architecture
Featured in 2018 HouseTour
been confirmed for this triennial event. As in
the past, CTM expects nearly 1,000 visitors to
tour the chosen residences.
Entrance tickets for all homes on the
tour are $20 each for a pre-purchased ticket
or $25 each when purchased on May 13. A
beautiful house tour booklet with pictures
and house biographies will be included with
each ticket. Tickets can be purchased online
at http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-
house-tour-2018/ or at selected businesses in
the Business District.
If anyone is interested in taking advantage
of a unique, targeted advertising opportunity
by placing an ad in this keepsake House Tour
booklet they can contact housetourmarketing@
cliftoncommunity.org.
CTM house tour committees have been
formed and will be recruiting volunteers to
help on the day of the event. Volunteers will
be assigned a two-hour shift, leaving them time
Sneak peek! These snippets are from photos of the homes
to freely tour homes of their choice. Volunteers
being highlighted on this year’s CTM House Tour.
(Photos by Eric Urbas/Collage by Kevin Marsh) will not be required to purchase a ticket.
Immediately following the house tour, an
Following tradition, Clifton Town Meeting’s appreciation reception will be held for all vol-
premier fundraising event will be held on unteers and home owners. If you would be in-
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 1 to terested in volunteering, please contact Ashley
5 p.m. Seven outstanding examples of Clifton’s Fritz, mevansa3@yahoo.com
diverse architectural home styles have already We hope to see you there!
Save the Date — May 28, 2018
NON-PROFIT ORG.
CINCINNATI, OH
Permit No. 301
U.S. Postage
Hey Clifton Neighbors and Friends – It’s never too early to start thinking
PAID
about how you’re going to decorate your bicycle, what your pet’s costume will
be, or the theme for your family float for this year’s Memorial Day Parade and
Grill Out. Put it on your calendar now – Monday May 28, 2018.
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CTM President’s Message Clifton Chronicle
P.O. Box 20067, 45220
I would like to begin by thanking Eric Ur- public meeting to discuss ideas for the future Send all images, ads and stories to
bas for doing an excellent job serving as CTM development of the merchant’s lot. There were vblack1@cinci.rr.com
President for the last two years. Last year 50 people who attended the meeting, and 282 Past Issues: http://www.cliftoncommunity.
was my first year as a trustee on the board of people who responded to the follow-up survey. org/clifton-chronicle/
CTM, and I was very impressed with the level The goal of the Howell Avenue Develop- Published Quarterly 12/1,3/1,5/20, 9/1
of dedication and involvement of the trustees. ment Visioning meeting was to allow every-
Staff:
CTM meetings are run very efficiently, one an opportunity to discuss their ideas and
Vicki Black, “Do it All” person
and I hope to continue that effort. At the same have open conversations with the development Ashley Fritz, CTM liaison
time, I would like to see more community in- team about their concerns and top priorities Tom Lohre, community liaison
volvement. I encourage community members for the Howell Avenue Development site, be- Twelve pages printed and mailed to 4,770
to become involved with CTM by volunteer- fore an official zone change was submitted to Cliftonites with summaries of stories
ing on one of our committees, attending our the City of Cincinnati (another public meet- Full Stories, images, calendar and
monthly meetings, which usually take place on ing will be held when a draft concept plan is groups information in the on-line version:
the first Monday of the month at the Clifton ready for review). Many participants felt that http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-
Recreation Center, or attending an issue-spe- this process was extremely useful and some chronicle/
cific community engagement meeting. have expressed that they would like to see 2018 CTM Board of Trustees:
If you’re not already receiving Clifton more public engagement meetings like this. Christine Celsor (President), Patrick Borders
community electronic news, you can sign up on I hope CTM can continue to be a valu- (Vice President 1), Joyce Rich (Vice President
the CTM website: www.cliftoncommunity.org. able partner to encourage community en- 2), Buddy Goose (Treasurer), Kevin Marsh
If you are interested in working on one gagement. This type of community involve- (Secretary), Adam Balz, Peter Block, Ashley Fritz,
of the CTM Committees listed on page ment helps give residents a say in important Brad Hawse, Rama Kasturi, Seth Maney, Gina
3, please send an email to contactctm@ development projects in a productive way. Marsh, Vince Metzger and Malcolm Montgom-
cliftoncommunity.org Looking to the future, CTM could be a cat- ery (Trustees).
Visit http://www.cliftoncommunity.org
Last year as Chair of the Housing and alyst for developing a neighborhood plan for
Zoning Committee, I was pleased to be part Clifton. Ideally, the plan would be developed
of a team that organized the Howell Avenue by the City of Cincinnati’s Department of
Stories Online
• Local Fire and Police Heroes • Library
Development Visioning meeting that took City Planning, including a comprehensive
Events • CCAC’s Complete Spring Line-up
place in November. CTM’s Housing and community engagement process. A neigh-
• Summer Camps • CANS • First Woman to
Zoning Committee partnered with the borhood plan would establish neighborhood
Conduct May Festival • YWCA Art Exhibit •
Clifton Business and Professional Association, wide goals and priorities, and provide a frame-
And so much more!
Gaslight Property and the City of Cincinnati’s work for future development and policies.
Department of City Planning to organize the —Christine Celsor, CTM President
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New CTM Board and
Trustees
Far left: President Christine Celsor,
Vice President 1 Patrick Borders, Vice
President 2 Joyce Rich, Secretary Kev-
in Marsh and Treasurer Buddy Goose.
Recently elected CTM Trustees include
Patrick Borders, Buddy Goose and
three others—pictured in right-hand
photo—Gina Marsh, Rama Kasturi
and Vince Metzger.
Welcome to 2018! time reserved for public input. Individu- meeting. Statements will be no more than
Your neighborhood community council, al input on agenda items will be no more three minutes during the questions and
Clifton Town Meeting (CTM), has a than two minutes. Community members concerns agenda item.
Board of 15 Trustees. The organization has are able to speak on non-agenda issues Our Committees are always seeking
a set of bylaws that governs its operation during the public questions and concerns volunteers for specific activities or for lon-
and action. http://www.cliftoncommunity. agenda item. Individuals with statements ger term participating on the work of the
org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CTM- are asked to sign in before the start of the Continued on page 4
Bylaws-Revised-Dec-2015.pdf
There are many ways to interact, engage, Committees and Chairpersons for 2018
volunteer, and communicate with CTM. Beautification — Adam Balz Ad Hoc Committees
In person options Business District — Joyce Rich and Fundraising — Brad Hawse
We have monthly Board meetings. The Gina Marsh By-Laws — Malcolm Montgomery
schedule is set every January at the first Board Clifton Chronicle — Ashley Fritz Support the CCAC — Malcolm Montgomery
meeting of the year. Generally, the meetings Website / Social Media — Eric Urbas Liaison Role
are on the first Monday of the month from Membership — Kevin Marsh Uptown / NOU — Joyce Rich
7 to 9 p.m. at the Clifton Recreation Cen- Housing and Zoning — Christine Celsor Invest In Neighborhoods — Buddy Goose
ter. Exact dates will be posted on the Clifton Nominating — Patrick Borders TriHealth — Brad Hawse
Community Calendar website page. Clifton Community LLC — Christine Clifton Community Fund — Eric Urbas
You can speak at these meetings on a Celsor and Buddy Goose CPBA — Joyce Rich
specific topic or at the end of the meeting. Transportation & Public Safety — Mike Schur Clifton Market — Rama Kasturi
Community members should sign up to Parks — Rama Kasturi UC Health — Rama Kasturi
speak on an agenda item before the start of Education — Vince Metzger NSP Approval Committee — Shaun
the meeting. Not all agenda items will have Arts & Culture — Sean Mullaney McCance
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Welcome to 2018 Events CTM produces or co-sponsors three years on Mother’s Day. Next Tour is
Continued from page 3 annually along with our event captain: this year, and event captain is Adam Balz.
Committee. Your involvement, be it big or Memorial Day Parade/Cookout — Buddy All our events are more successful when
small, is welcome and desired. Goose we have volunteers from the community to
Some of our Committees hold pub- Clifton Fest Booth — Christine Celsor participate in planning or on the day of the
lic engagement / discussion meetings to Golf Outing — Eric Urbas event. Please email CTM to offer help.
gather input on specific topics. These are Lantern Walk — Adam Balz Emails to CTM
announced in advance by email and put Holidays on Ludlow — Brad Hawse You can use email to convey informa-
onto social media channels. The Clifton House Tour is held every tion, concerns, questions, etc to CTM:
•Our primary email is contactctm@
cliftoncommunity.org. This email is moni-
tored daily. Your email is forwarded to the
most appropriate person or Committee for
response. When in doubt, use this email
for all purposes.
•Matters dealing with Housing and
Zoning, you can email the Committee
directly at housingandzoning@
cliftoncommunity.org
•Submit an article / photo for the Clif-
ton Chronicle or wish to place an ad, you
can email vblack1@cliftoncommunity.org
Emails from CTM
CTM has a subscriber, opt-in, email
list that is used to send information & an-
nouncements related to Clifton. We never
sell or share this list, and we do not email
you constantly. Two to five emails a month
including the monthly CTM meeting
Continued on page 8
Clifton in the News:
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Wednesdays on the Green Moves to Burnet Woods
After much deliberation and several are excited to bring the concert series to many of you would like time to say fare-
months of uncertainty on the timing of our neighborhood park — combining two well to the 1906 Clifton School building,
our official exit date from the 1906 Clif- gems of Uptown to produce an exception- so we’re planning a big party on the front
ton School building, Clifton Cultural Arts al community event that has the potential lawn this summer to celebrate the past
Center (CCAC) has made the difficult to bring live music, art, and community nine years of growth at this home and wel-
yet exciting decision to move our weekly connections to even more members of our come a new decade of arts and culture in
summer concert series to the iconic Burnet uniquely diverse neighborhoods. We know our community.
Woods bandstand. The free Wednesday
evening performances will bring music
and fun to the recently renovated, histor-
ic 1911 music pavilion in one of Cincin-
nati’s oldest and most picturesque parks
through a partnership between Cincinnati
Parks, Cincinnati Parks Foundation and
CCAC.
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Renamed “Wednesdays in the Woods,”
the series will begin on May 30, 2018 and
run weekly through August 8. Bands will
be announced soon, and you can expect to
see some of your perennial favorites as well
as new local artists. We’ll be bringing back
the popular Kids Art Corner, sweet and
savory food vendors, and extending the
concerts an additional 30 minutes, from
7-9 p.m. As always, musical genres will be
as diverse as are the members of our Up-
town communities.
We understand that this news may MOVES TO BURNET WOODS BANDSTAND!
come with some mixed emotions, as the
Wednesdays on the Green series on the Every Wednesday May 30 – August 8, 7 – 9pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Online!
front lawn of CCAC has become a sum-
cliftonculturalarts.org/concert-sponsor
mer staple for many of our friends and
neighbors over the past nine years. This
marks the beginning of a year of transition
for all of our programs — a year when you
will see more of CCAC out in the com-
munities of Uptown.
As the plans for this partnership in
Burnet Woods have come together, CCAC Early childhood education since 1966
has looked to the future and become very Call 321-3282 today
enthusiastic about our new beginning. We
to schedule your private tour
CCAC 2018 Summer Camps and observation!
Now’s the time to sign up for summer www.montessoricenterroom.com
fun! Visual arts and theatrical opportuni-
ties abound at CCAC this summer: read
online to see what we’ve got planned, then
visit cliftonculturalarts.org for the most
up-to-date details!
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DPCR Senior Awarded Full Tuition Scholarship
T h e
to One of America’s Most Selective Universities QuestBridge
DePaul Cristo Rey High School senior selective universities in America, with an Nation-
Denna Habetaslassa has been matched admissions acceptance rate below that of al College
with the University of Chicago through four Ivy League schools. For the Class of Match pro-
the QuestBridge National College Match 2020, fewer than eight percent of those gram pairs
program with a full scholarship package students who applied to the University high-achiev-
that includes tuition and fees, room and were offered admission. ing, low-in-
board, books and supplies, and travel ex- Denna, a resident of St. Bernard, plans come high
penses for her four years of undergraduate to major in bio-chemistry and eventually school se-
education. pursue her Ph.D. and a career in medical niors with
“Business Insider” has ranked the Uni- research. She was drawn to the University Denna Habetaslassa full scholar-
versity of Chicago as among the most of Chicago because, “while it’s known for ships to the nation’s top colleges. Denna
its academic atmosphere, it’s also a place started in this year’s pool of 15,606 Quest-
where I can pursue creative interests. It’s Bridge applicants of whom 918 were se-
a place where I can take the time to learn lected as College Match Scholarship re-
more about myself and the world.” cipients.
Facade Improvement Program
A 50/50 matching grant from the City Group, LLC is the general contractor. The
of Cincinnati’s Neighborhood Business budget allows for the demolition of the
District Improvement Program is help- current balconies, constructing new sheet
ing J. Gumbo’s building owner Tom Thie metal balconies with waterproof mem-
Deaconness Golf Outing restore the historic building’s second- and branes, general carpentry, caulking and
third-floor balconies. Overseen by the painting. Although, J. Gumbo’s awning
Breaks Giving Record Department of Community & Econom- has been removed, the restaurant remains
From left are Don Blades, Mike Giordano, Seth ic Development and The Department of open for business.
Meyers and Curtis Ross from Mason & Co., who
Economic Inclusion, the façade improve- Other businesses who have applied
took first place in the Deaconess Associations Foun-
dation’s (DAF) annual golf outing. DAF raised ment project at 286 Ludlow Avenue is val- for the Façade Improvement Program in-
$60,000 to benefit residents of Deaconess’ senior ued at $28,000. Once the project is com- clude: World Peace Yoga, Toku Baru, Pan-
service communities in Ohio. (Read complete sto- plete, the city will reimburse the building’s gaea and Ludlow Wines.
ry online.) owner for half the cost. Max Construction —Joyce Rich, CTM Vice President 2
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Clifton Market Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Keith Brock, general manager of the Clif- be placed online or in-store. Come and check in-store for pickup or online (https://clif-
ton Market (CM), and his staff savor this mo- out the popular Meatless Monday and unique tonmarket.shelfscouter.com/t/specialities/
ment. It has been a full year since the coop- vegan (tempeh, egg and “chicken” salads) deli balloons) for delivery to your special event.
eratively owned market opened its doors, one case offerings. As he reflects on the year ahead of him as
filled with successes and growing pains. With CM is now also offering balloons for GM of the Clifton Market, Keith’s message
1,835 owners, including the Mayor of Cincin- sale in partnership with USA Balloonatics to the community is simple. “Come celebrate
nati, John Cranley, Clifton Market anticipates (ohioballonatics@gmail.com), a local, stu- and shop with us. We are still here! Become
slow but steady growth in its second year, offer- dent-owned business. Orders can be placed an owner. Buy your share today.”
ing competitive new every-day-low prices on
a variety of items, and a wide variety of fresh,
local, organic and unique prepared foods.
The market offers convenient on-line or-
dering (www.cliftonmarketgrocery.com) with
both curbside pickup ($2) and home deliv-
ery by Grocery Runners ($10). The popular
deli was formally dedicated on December 11,
2017 to Emma Hartkemier, lifelong Clif-
ton resident, board member and a passionate
supporter of the market. Emma’s deli offers
boxed lunch specials and Party Trays for your
home and office catering needs. Orders can
Resident Leads Change
Clifton homeowner, Mary Steele, is
a member of Envision’s Emerald Gala:
Night of a Thousand Stars event commit-
tee. Set for May 11, at Anderson Pavilion,
the event will celebrate a 55-year history of
Greater Cincinnati teachers, pioneers and
individuals who lead and help others lead
meaningful lives in the face of daunting
challenges. See the on-line Chronicle for
full details of the event and Envision.
Who Knows a Neighborhood
Better than a Neighbor?
Buying or selling a home?
Call a neighbor in the business!
Let me put my knowledge of
our community and the benefits
of living here to work for you.
Emily Stiens PBD, Realtor®
(513) 658-1715
estiens@sibcycline.com
www.sibcycline.com/estiens
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Welcome to 2018 contains a variety of news, calendar, public events on the calendar. http://www.
Continued from page 4
safety links, prior CTM meeting minutes, cliftoncommunity.org/calendar/
agenda. You can opt-in at this link: http:// Clifton Chronicle issues, links to institutions
eepurl.com/bemMm5 Social Media
and businesses in Clifton and much more.
CTM operates various social media
There are links on the website to submit
accounts:
Clifton Community Website questions / concerns directly to CTM.
•Facebook page - https://www.
CTM maintains the Clifton The Clifton Community Calendar
facebook.com/CliftonTownMeeting
Community website at http://www. has a moderated submission link that you
•Twitter account - https://twitter.com/
cliftoncommunity.org/ This website can use to create entries for community
cliftontownmeet @cliftontownmeet
•NextDoor Clifton account - https://
clifton.nextdoor.com/login
Social media “likes”, shares, retweets
do not imply Board positions or agree-
(Celebrating 31 Years) ment. We like to promote Clifton-related
events for the good of the community.
Full-Service Design/Build Remodeling and Home Modifications
Postal Mail
We accept mail at P.O. Box 20042,
Cincinnati, OH 45220-0042. This is the
slowest way to contact us.
Membership
Our organization is always seeking
the financial support of the community
through a variety of membership options.
You can start or renew a membership
online at http://www.cliftoncommunity.
org/products-page/membership We run
a more detailed membership drive effort
each year as well describing the benefits of
being a member.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing
and hearing from you.
—Kevin Marsh, CTM Secretary
If it’s Clifton…
it must
be Ora!
Ora FOrusz, Crs, rTs
Executive Sales Vice President
1994 Realtor/Salesperson of the Year
(513) 368-8498
oraforusz@sibcycline.com
www.sibcycline.com/oraforusz
Your Clifton real Estate Professional
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Activities Galore at Fairview
A lot is happening this year thanks to
the dedicated administration, staff, and vol-
unteers of Fairview Clifton German Lan-
guage School.
To begin, there is a new lunch time
enrichment activity taking place this year
called Mittagsmusik en der Mensa (midday
music in the cafeteria). Erin Locke and the
Tumblers performed for the student body
in December during all lunch bells. Our
Wellness Committee coordinated a citrus
tasting with volunteers passing out a vari-
ety of citrus to those students who wanted annual school festival, is April 7, noon to 5 day with our Clifton community. All are
to try the fruit. Volunteers wore “Mittag- p.m. We look forward to enjoying this fun welcome! — Christine van der Bent
smusik” aprons made possible from a donor
at Clifton CRC. The music was lively, en-
gaging, and welcoming for all. Two other
Clifton Deer Report – Year 3
dates are in the works featuring a classi- Field operations ended this year at 7 hypothermia. Hand warmers and space
cal guitarist and a possible a musical duo a.m. on January 14 when our eighth and heaters at the outdoor command center
with a flute and other instrument. We are last newly sterilized doe awoke and tod- helped keep the transport and recovery
currently looking for additional musicians dled off. This brings the total number of team volunteers from freezing!
(contact vicepresident@gebas.org). sterilized deer to 59. How close we are "Doe #27, sterilized
Vielen Dank to Clifton resident Carol to our goal of sterilizing 95 percent of our in December 2015
Wright for donating her time and talent does will be answered by the field camera and turning 8 years
in the creation of a mural in the school. It population survey now underway. old this Spring, is
is truly eye catching and leaves viewers Of all the moving parts and variables one of the oldest does
dreaming of far off places, crafting stories in field operations must contend with, weath- in our herd. She
their heads, and walking away with a smile. er is the one we are least able to control. spends her days in
Our parent organization, GEBAS, While freezing temperatures and snow on and around Mt.
hosted a new parent only fundraising event, Storm Park. (Photo
the ground did not interfere, a winter ice
by Sally Skillman)
Falkenfest, on February 17, at Urban Ar- storm did shut down operations for one
tifact. night. Precautions like ground tarps and
Mark the calendar! FASCHING, our blankets help protect recumbent deer from The full story is in the online Chronicle.
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Local Author Wants You to Start Composting
Have you ever considered backyard in Clifton, Northside, Walnut Hills and
composting? Then you may want to check Over the Rhine. Local photographer Anna
out a new book by local author and Clif- Stockton partnered with Michelle to cre-
ton resident, Michelle Balz. Composting ate the book. “Our neighbors are so gener-
for a New Generation gives you all of the ous,” Michelle comments. “I put a request
tips and tricks you need to start compost- on NextDoor asking for people with back-
ing successfully in your backyard and has yard compost bins and I was amazed at
lots of DIY projects for building bins and how many people were willing to let Anna
tools. photograph their bins.”
Michelle has lived in Clifton for 12 The book contains everything you Michelle Balz
years and works for the Hamilton Coun- would want to know about backyard com- with her childen
ty Recycling and Solid Waste District in posting, including the benefits of and sci- Ben and Emily
Corryville. When not promoting recycling, ence behind composting, maintenance and pose in front of
backyard composting, or reducing wasted how-to, dozens of composting methods her book display
food, Michelle spends time with her family both in bins and integrated in your garden, at Joseph Beth
(husband Adam and kids Ben and Emily). vermicomposting (indoors with worms!) Booksellers
The Balz family currently has five backyard and using your finished compost. You can
compost bins, which Michelle admits is “a pick up a copy of the book at Joseph Beth Rocking for 2018 Dollars
little excessive for a small urban backyard. Booksellers, Barnes and Noble, and oth- Friends, family and Residents will be
I might be a touch obsessed.” Michelle er local bookstores, as well as online. For “rocking” Saturday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m.
also writes a laid-back blog on composting those willing to put their name on a wait in the second Little Sisters of the Poor St.
called “Confessions of a Composter”. list, the book is also available through the Paul’s Home Rock-a-Thon fundraiser. The
Composting for a New Generation fea- Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamil- home is honored to provide another op-
tures photos of compost bins and gardens ton County. portunity for pro-rockers! (Read full sto-
ry online and see photos of their Winter
Spring 2018 - Program Opportunities at the Ball.)
Trailside Nature Center The New School Montessori
Spring Fest in the Woods Saturday, April 28, 2018 11a.m. - 2 p.m
Melissa Robinson, former NKU di-
It’s a celebration of Spring! Join us flowers and how you can help with habitat rector of strings, is leading our elementary
for wild edible cooking demonstrations, restoration. Get some spring tonic while music and strings programs. She intro-
crafts, vendors, live animals and more! Live you’re there! Call 861-3435 for more in- duced ukuleles as a fun way for students
music, animals and face painting on site. formation. See Trailside Nature Center’s to explore melody, harmony, rhythm, form,
Learn about Ohio’s native plants and wild- slate of summer camps online. dynamics and tempo. (Full story online.)
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10 Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 Download the 30 page + on-line Chronicle into your e-readerSkirball Museum Celebrates Drink the Water Community Fund wants that legacy to be re-
Israel’s 70th Birthday Clifton Community Fund wants residents membered.
From March 8-June 3, The Skirball to know that the water from the Probasco Dick Druffel has organized a commit-
Museum on the historic Clifton campus Fountain bronze flower is safe to drink. The tee to research the possibility of embedding
of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Insti- Probasco Fountain was named for its donor, a granite stone in the pavers in front of the
tute of Religion celebrates Israel’s 70th Henry Probasco and designed by Samuel bronze flower. Craved into the stone will be
birthday with a wide-ranging exhibition of Hannaford. Built is 1887 as a drinking foun- words to reassure visitors that the water flow-
paintings, sculpture, silversmith work, and tain, its four basins were meant to refresh ing from the flower is continually moving,
photography drawn from the museum’s humans, horses, dogs and birds. The Clifton fresh and drinkable.
core collections and from the B’nai B’rith
Klutznick National Jewish Museum col- CANS News — (Full story and photos online)
lection, now housed at the Skirball. Read CANS / Clifton Area Neighborhood School is ready to serve PreK – 1st Grade students in
the full story with photos online. 2018-19! CPS Program Manager Mrs. Kelley Bagayoko joins the CANS Advisory Group.
Visit our website for FAQs and much more at https://www.canselementary.org/faq/
The Library Awaits You!
We invite you to stop in to your local
library. Great books, informative maga-
Room for different beliefs. Yours.
zines, entertaining and educational films,
and enlightening music of all genres await Join us in working for justice,
you at the local library along with friend- celebrating diversity of faith,
ly, helpful people! Events and classes are and welcoming freedom of thought.
also offered to people of all ages. Please
visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org and click At St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, we join all
Unitarian Universalists with commitment to religious
on “Events and Classes.” See you at the freedom, peace and justice, family diversity, the individual
library! (Read full story online.) search for truth and meaning and
caring for all members
Be A Happy CRC Camper of the web of life.
Camp CRC at Clifton run from Thurs-
day, May 31 until August 10, 2018. The
cost for 10 weeks of camp ($1,345) in-
cludes swim lessons and all field trips. 320 Resor Ave.
Open registration starts Monday, February Clifton Gaslight
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Clifton_CliftonChronicle_5X4-DentalMembership-UCThe Chronicle Chats with “The Trash Lady”
Hello and welcome to the Chronicle What is your favorite spot in Clifton?
Chats. We are two girls that live in Clifton “My favorite spot is Clifton Cultural
and plan to interview somebody interest- Arts Center, followed by the Esquire.”
ing from our neighborhood to tell their
What is the most interesting item of trash
stories in the upcoming issues of the Clif-
that you have found?
ton Chronicle.
“I don’t know if it’s interesting, but I
Our first chat is with someone who
find money every now and then. I find
cares a lot about our neighborhood. She is
clothes sometimes. Usually, whatever I
the lady that picks up trash around Clif-
find I give to Goodwill or St. Vincent de
ton. She makes our neighborhood a much
Paul.”
more beautiful environment for everyone.
Her name is Amira Beer AKA The Trash It’s 2018 , and people are still littering.
Lady. What is your opinion about that?
“I think it’s disgusting, and there is no
Where do you live? excuse for it. Things might fall out of your
“Lafayette Circle.” pocket, but I don’t think McDonald’s bags Amira Beer AKA The Trash Lady. center, with in-
Describe your perfect day. Where would you fall out of your car. I don’t know why it’s trepid Clifton Chronicle “Chat“ reporters Lucy
go? What would you do? Who would you that hard to put things in the trash.” Marie Weldon and Ava Jane Meyer.
spend it with? If you could change one thing about Clifton,
“My perfect day starts with a walk. It what would you change? ton to the Ludlow area, and then I turn on
doesn’t have to be hot or sunny, just a nice Middleton, and then I go through Scarlet
“I think Clifton is pretty good. If I was
day. I would walk around the neighbor- Oaks, The Windings and the park, then
queen for a day, I would banish trash and
hood and do what I love to do, pick up back home”
all people who litter from the neighbor-
trash. Then I would go home and relax, hood.”
read the paper, maybe do some yard work, Thank you, Trash Lady!
maybe catch a movie or bake some cook- Has anyone ever called you the trash lady?
ies.” “My husband calls me the trash-walk- Chat by Lucy Marie Whedon, sixth
er. Yes, I am called the trash lady!” grade at Fairview, and Ava Jane Meyer,
What is your favorite Graeter’s Ice Cream sixth grade at Mercy Montessori.
flavor? Please send Clifton Chats suggestions to
What is your route?
“That’s an easy one, Mocha Chip!” thewhedons@gmail.com.
“My route is around the circle, up Clif-
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12 Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 Download the 30 page + on-line Chronicle into your e-readerNot to be con-
fused with the
CTM House
Tour, the
quarterly Clif-
ton Walking
Tours are con-
ducted by the
Clifton Branch
Library staff
with ocassion-
al input from
Cliftonites. See
story on next
ONLINE page.
Local Family Shares Heartfelt Appreciation for First Responders “Gifts”
There’s something special about the Police Sgt. Josh Smith, right, was one of
holidays. Just as special is the extraor- the First Responders to come to Janessa
dinary bond between grandparents and Sim’s aid when an asthma attack took
grandchildren, which is unmatched by any a lift-threatening turn. Along with
other. The thought of losing a grandchild Police Sgt. Josh Smith, other personnel
and the inability to comfort your child on the scene that morning included
through the loss, can be one of the most Police Officer Eric Rodriguez, Police
devastating challenges imaginable. It was Officer Todd Compesi, Fireman Brian
a thought, however, that Janet and Andrew Reilly, Fireman Robert Terry, Fireman
Sims had to consider when their daugh- Peter Schmitt, Fireman Michael Turi,
ter Amber found that their five-year-old Fireman Paul Wendling and Fireman
granddaughter’s asthma attack had taken Jacob Garcia.
a turn for the worst. Even more, during a
time in the nation where it seemed trust- ber that there is still genuine
ing law enforcement would be cautious at human compassion left in
best. But still, the need to call 911 when the world. And these spe-
granddaughter Janessa was in trouble that cial men and women for the
early morn, was the trusted call. sake of "a job, a career" give
After weeks of serious hospital atten- of themselves, putting their
tion, of medical treatments, therapies, lots lives on the line daily that
of loving care and abundant prayer, Janes- you and I have the gift of a
sa was finally able to come home and, of second chance.
course, the story ends there right? Not Thank you Clifton First
exactly, this story has a gift that kept on Responders, be safe out
giving. While Janessa was recuperating the there. The Sims family will
first responders (police officers and EMTs) forever be grateful for your
took it upon themselves to check in on her genuine care you have given
grandparents, asking about Janessa’s con- after giving your best on the
dition and how the family was holding up. job. Special Thanks to 911
After Janessa’s release from the rehab the operator Suzanne McAvoy
firefighters and police officers (who came police officer J. Smith &
to Janessa's rescue) invited her to meet Fireman Brian Reilly. You Police Sgt. Josh Smith, left, and Fireman Brian Reilly,
with them and even the dispatcher who guys are the best! right, continued to reach out to the Sims family after their
took the 911 call got in on the act, sending —Janet Sims initial contact in the role as First Responders.
well wishes and gifts.
The Sims family is grateful first to
God for the miracle of Janessa’s life and “ . . . these special men and women for the sake of ‘a job, a
complete recovery, but also eternally grate- career’ give of themselves, putting their lives on the line
ful to the men and women of the Clifton
Police and Fire Departments who went daily that you and I have the gift of a second chance.”
BEYOND their “duty” to help us remem-
http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 13See Historic Clifton Homes on Walks with a Librarian
The first thing Lisa Hamrick noticed generously gave their time and shared in-
when she started as branch manager at the formation about their homes, is exactly what
Clifton Library was how many historic made the event so special,” said Hamrick.
buildings called Clifton home, including the “The tour is well worth your time and
former Boss Cox mansion that now houses energy because it gives you a completely
the Library. That’s when she was inspired different perspective on the art and beauty
to start the Clifton Walking Tours. The first that is so present in the Clifton homes, said
walk took place last November. Nelson. “When one looks around Clifton
“I love the variety of houses found quickly you’re impressed how no two homes
throughout the Clifton community and, resemble one another. When
knowing about the country’s fascination you look deeper at each of
with DIY and HGTV shows, I thought oth- the architectural elements
ers might also be interested in wandering you can see there’s been a
through Clifton to look at the homes near great deal of thought and ar-
the branch,” said Hamrick. “I hope people tistic sensibility and creating
who take the tours enjoy a morning of appre- a broad range of design and
ciating architectural details on the exterior of artistic balance throughout
the homes in Clifton, a chance to hear some the community.”
interesting stories about the homes and the Hamrick plans on mak-
people who lived in them, and even an op- ing the Walking Tour a quar-
portunity to learn about the homes through terly event. Each tour will be-
the people walking on the tour with us.” gin with a tour of the Clifton
She said she plans on creating different Branch and then go on the
routes for future walks. Hamrick also said the neighborhood. walk. Future walks are scheduled for: March
she has enjoyed talking with homeown- “Our next-door neighbor on Jefferson 24, June 23, and Sept. 22. For more infor-
ers in the area and gathering details about Avenue—Dan Nelson—arrived in a top hat mation, call the branch at (513) 369-4447 or
the buildings on the walking tour, and was to share details of his building. The involve- go to CincinnatiLibrary.evanced.info/signup
impressed when several people in the tour ment from so many different people, who closer to the dates.
group volunteered their own stories about
2018 Summer Camps at CCAC!
CRC Clifton Track Now’s the time to sign up for summer 2nd day of the selected Camp week.
fun! Visual arts and theatrical opportunities Youth Circus Camp with My Nose Turns
Coaches Have abound at CCAC this summer: read on to see Red Youth Circus
Outstanding Season what we’ve got planned, then visit cliftoncul- My Nose Turns Red offers your child the
turalarts.org for the most up-to-date details! opportunity to run away and join the circus
Camp Art Academy with Art Academy without leaving home! Learn how to juggle,
of Cincinnati balance on the rolling globe and learn the
Balancing technical instruction with basics of creating a clown character. Camps
freedom of self-expression, Camp Art and classes are highly engaging; challenging
Academy’s curriculum includes funda- youth to walk on the wire, balance on the rola
mental visual art skill building activities, bola and build human pyramids. Students
two and three dimensional hands-on ex- play a wide variety of circus games that build
periences, top-notch guest artists and cre- teamwork and cooperation, trust and friend-
ative problem solving with lots of fun! ship. Boost your children’s self-confidence
Camp Dates for campers 5 – 12: and creativity in a safe and non-competitive
Week 1 – June 11-15, 2018: Color Me Crazy environment. My Nose Turns Red programs
Week 2 – June 18-22, 2018: It’s Elemental are led by highly experienced, profession-
Week 3 – June 25-13, 2018: Time Warp: al circus coaches and experienced assistant
Art through the Ages coaches. Gym wheel coaches are certified by
Week 4 – July 9-13, 2018: Ni hao: The Art Internationaler Rhönradturn-Verband.
of China Camp Dates:
Cincinnati Recreation Commission Clifton Week 5 – July 16-20, 2018: Take A Bow! July 9 – 13, 2018
was represented by Track and Field Coach- Week 6 – July 23-27, 2018: It’s A Bird, It’s July 16 – 20, 2018
es Hunter Grace and John Forde in the fall a Plane July 23 – 27, 2018
season. Congratulations on a winning sea- To register, visit http://www.bit.ly/ July 30 – August 3, 2018
son and outstanding leadership. CampArtAcademy - please choose care- To register, please email info@
fully. No refunds will be given after the mynoseturnsred.org or call (859) 581-7100.
14 Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 Download the 30 page + on-line Chronicle into your e-readerMelissa Mitchell with her booth
TriHealth volunteers giving Jill Metz, leather jewelry artist Donna Telerico's Artwork, a Evan Sikes, Clifton resident and
out TriHealth donated light up Clifton Artist owner of Caza Sikes Gallery
wands
POP UP
SHOP
Bonita's Sweet Potato Pies Chacre Teas
http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 15Holidays on Ludlow continued from previous page CTM Trustee Adam Balz looking like a kid Ace was the place where Santa was spotted Devon & Kristin Rich early Santa visitors again with Bryan. Lights on this year's carriage Beautiful & gentle beasts Kids get crafty 16 Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 Download the 30 page + on-line Chronicle into your e-reader
Clifton Market Delivers!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our loy-
al customers! We just celebrated our First Birth-
day. Stuart Reid, Executive Director of Food Co-
op Initiative (FCI), tells us “It is rare for a new
co-op to open in under three years. The Clifton
Market did an exceptional job of recruiting Share
Owners and support.”
We are pleased to announce that we now offer
home or office delivery within five miles in Ohio
of all the groceries and prepared foods on our
website, including beer and wine for $10 – www.
cliftonmarket.com
We also have partnered with Beer Runners,
www.BeerRunners.com to deliver beer and/or
wine also within five miles in Ohio for $8. Their
website links directly to our beer and wine pages.
Also, you can shop on-line and pick up your
groceries at a specific time at our loading dock in
the parking lot in the back of the store for $2.
We have accomplished a lot and we are half-
way to our potential. The Board has requested that Named for our hard-
our Market Analyst do our first annual assessment working board mem-
of where we are and steps to take to increase our ber and big fan,
sales. Emma Hartkemeier,
In December, Clifton Market named our Deli “Emma’s Deli” is a
“Emma’s Deli” after hardworking Board Member hoping place.
and Big Fan, Emma Hartkemeier. We are still a
work in progress and have plans under way for At left, shoppers enjoy
a juice bar, growler station and upgrades to the a break. The Friday
parking lot. after-five crowd can
The heart of our success is you shopping in also enjoy happy hour.
Clifton Market and you encouraging your friends
and neighbors to do the same—either in person
or on-line! Our community “barn raising” contin-
ues! —Marilyn Hyland
CTM Membership
Clifton Town Meeting (CTM) is your local community council which advocates on behalf of the Clifton community. CTM also
sponsors many activities and festivals throughout the year for our community. To support this important community work, we need
your generous support. Membership dues are tax deductible and are the second largest source of income for CTM. If you paid mem-
bership dues sometime in 2017, thank you for your support. Memberships are based on the calendar year, and we need your support
again in 2018.
Starting or renewing your membership will help us keep Clifton a vibrant, desirable, and fun place to live, work, and play. CTM also
accepts donations, and you can do that at the same time you renew at http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/products-page/membership/
or clip the form below and send a check or money order payable to Clifton Town Meeting, P.O. Box 20042, Cincinnati, OH 45220.
Membership Categories
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__Household (2 votes)…………………$20 __Senior household, 65+ (2 votes)…....$14
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http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/clifton-chronicle/ Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 17Library Corner with Eric Davis
After a roller coaster winter of tem- And, yet to be announced, our summer Media; Microsoft Office; E-branch and
perature ups and downs, spring is sure to reading club, “Summer Adventure”, begins Mobile devices, and more! Registration
be exciting and most certainly welcome! in June and runs through July. Have fun, required.
As you emerge from your cool-weather win prizes, and be rewarded during the Music Listening and Sharing Party
burrows and venture out, we invite you to summer simply for reading…win win! We Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.—Do you love
stop in to your local library. Great books, will be having weekly events to celebrate listening to music? Do you have music you
informative magazines, entertaining and our love of reading and library fun! This want to share? Each month, we will have
educational films and enlightening music event is for all ages so kids, teens and, yes, a theme – bring music that matches our
of all genres await you…not to mention adults are all encouraged to participate. theme to share, or just come and listen.
friendly, helpful people! You might also More information will be available in the You could go home with a new favorite
wish to attend some of our events and summer issue and in a few months on the musician! And there will be CDs you can
classes, which are offered to people of all library’s website. check out. No registration required.
ages. We also have some cool events just for Friday Morning Book Club 2nd Friday of
Do you have or take care of a little one? teens! Each Month 10:30 a.m. No registration
Please join us for fun, free, literacy and Teen Tuesday: Bookface Photo Fun 3/6/18 required.
music based story times. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.—Celebrate Teen Tech Space Wizards Book Club 3rd Tuesdays at
Library Babies Story Time with Mr. Week by snapping some Bookface photos. Lydia’s on Ludlow 6:30-8 p.m.—This is
Eric meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Replace your face with the cover of a book, Clifton Branch’s Science Fiction and Fan-
in our beautiful solarium. In addition to then take a photo! Get creative with li- tasy book club. Whether you favor tales of
stories, music and rhymes, little ones get brary books, a camera, and a green screen. swords and dragons or robots and galactic
to meet and socialize with each other (and No registration required. empires, come and join the Space Wizards
parents get to get out of the house and ACT Free Practice Test 4/28/18 11 a.m. Book Club! No registration required.
meet some of their neighbors). For chil- - 3 p.m.—Take a full-length ACT practice ESL Conversation Group Thursdays at 1
dren ages birth to 18 months. test, given under the same testing condi- p.m.—The Clifton Branch Library hosts a
For toddlers and preschoolers, we have tions as the actual exam. Afterwards, you weekly conversation group for speakers of
a fun and rockin’ Movers and Shakers Sto- will receive a personalized score report English as a second language. Come meet,
ry Time with Mr. Eric every Tuesday at 10 that shows your strengths and weaknesses. greet, chat, and practice English with your
a.m. Presented by The Princeton Review. Reg- neighbors. No registration required.
Do you happen to work during the day istration is required. For more information about events
and are not able to attend our morning And we invite adults to join us for and classes at the Clifton Library and
story times? Feel free to join us the third some fun, crafty and educational events at throughout the library system, please visit
Thursday of each month for a family Bed- the library. our website www.cincinnatilibrary.org and
time Story Time. We meet in the solarium Craft and Create! Second Saturday of click on “Events and Classes”. See you at
(would that then be a lunarium?) at 7 p.m. each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registra- the library!
Pajamas are welcome! tion required.
We have some special events for Ted Talks Are About Us! Sunday, 3/11/18
school-aged kids and their families on se- 2-3:30 pm
lect Saturdays. Who Are You? Investigating Personality.
Leprechaun Party! 3/17/18 11 a.m.-1 Registration required.
p.m.—Celebrate all things green…and Clifton Architectural Walking Tour
Irish! Crafts, music, snacks and a pho- 3/24/18 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.—Learn
to-op with the Library Leprechaun! ‘Tis about the architecture and history of the
more than a wee bit o’ fun! No registration Parkside Manor. Then go on a guided
required. walking tour to discover more about the
Magnificent Magnets! 4/07/18 11 a.m.- houses and buildings nearby. Registration
1 p.m.—Explore the fun of science as required.
we check out magnets and magnetism. Edible Flowers! 3/31/18 1-2 p.m.—
Hands-on learning activities, projects Learn about the global uses of edible flow-
and a cool painting craft will delight and ers. Author and expert, Dr. Mary Newman
amaze you! No registration required. will treat you to a presentation, interactive
Celebrate National Comic Book Day! activities and tastings! Registration re-
5/05/18 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Join us as we quired.
design our very own comics and share Tech Talks Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-12
our enthusiasm for this hip, pop-art form. p.m.—Weekly topics on basic computer
Each child will also receive one free com- usage including: Using a mouse, keyboard,
ic, while supplies last. No registration re- and flash drive; creating a free email ac-
quired. count; Internet usage and safety; Social
18 Clifton Chronicle Spring 2018 Download the 30 page + on-line Chronicle into your e-readerClifton Cultural Arts Center Spring Activity Calendar
Join CCAC for an exciting lineup of events, performances, art and more!
March 11: Wump Mucket Puppets presents Bee Happy at Sec- May 4: Looking Forward Opening Reception – This exhibition
ond Sunday Family Showtime – This presents an opportunity to highlight past ex-
lively performance features two new pup- hibitions and participation at the Clifton Cul-
pet skits featuring puppet stars Coleman tural Arts Center while located at the historic
the Sasquatch, Unka Unka, and Space 1906 Clifton School Building, as well as to
Princess G’Wizzl visiting The Queen look to the future of the center’s continued role in the communi-
Bee, to learn how bees help us, and how ty as it transitions to a new space. Opening Reception from 6 – 8
we can help them. Doors at 1:30 p.m. p.m.; exhibit runs May 4 – June 9. Free Admission.
show at 2 p.m.; tickets are FREE for kids and $5 for adults.
May 5: Highly Improvable Comedy Show - Cincinnati’s own
March 17: Madcap Puppets presents The Case of the Kidnapped improvisational (improv) comedy troupe returns
Backpack – Caw Lumbo, child crow and to CCAC for an evening of unscripted fun! Per-
amateur sleuth extraordinaire, is on the forming a series of improvisational games fueled
case! Billy the Racoon misplaces his back- by audience suggestions, Highly Improvable makes each show
pack… or was it stolen? Everyone is a sus- uniquely entertaining. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; tickets are
pect in this hilarious musical-puppet-who- $7.50/online and $9/door.
dunnit! Shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; tickets
are $8 general admission.
May 16: Sunset Salons: One Day Adventures – Summer is com-
March 21: Sunset Salons: Chocolate – Learn all there is to know ing and you want to get away, but you only
about chocolate, from the origin and his- have one day? Local travel experts share
tory to correctly tempering and storing to insights on the best one-day trips for solo
ensure your sweets stay sweet – we’ll even travelers, adventure groups, and families
make a chocolatey treat! Program from 6 in our region: no overnight bag required.
– 8 p.m.; tickets are $10/online and $12/ Program from 6 – 8 p.m.; tickets are $10/
door. online and $12/door.
Eun Sun Kim to Conduct Verdi Requiem
March 23: what they wore Opening Reception – A show of Performance During 2018 May Festival
work by 2017 CCAC Golden Ticket Best- The Cincinnati May Festival is pleased to announce that con-
in-Show winner Debora Myles. Opening ductor Eun Sun Kim will make her exciting Festival debut on May
Reception 6 – 8 p.m.; exhibit runs March 18, leading the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony
23 – April 21. Free Admission. Orchestra in a performance of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem at the reno-
vated Cincinnati Music Hall. She replaces the previously announced
conductor, James Levine.
The May 18 concert also features soprano Michelle Bradley, mez-
zo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, and tenor Matthew Polenzani.
Born in Korea, Ms. Kim made her acclaimed U.S. debut in Oc-
March 29: Young Artists At Work Opening Reception – CCAC is tober, leading performances of Verdi’s La Traviata at the Houston
proud to host this annual exhibition, fea- Grand Opera, and she is quickly gaining notoriety around the globe
turing the exceptionally talented young for her great sensitivity and artistry. She will make her debut with
artists of our partner elementary schools: the San Francisco Opera during the 2018-19 season and will be the
Fairview-Clifton German Language and first woman to conduct a concert in the May Festival’s 145-year his-
Annunciation. Opening Reception from tory. Eun Sun Kim studied composition and conducting in Seoul
6 – 8 p.m.; exhibit runs March 29 – April and continued her training in Stuttgart where she graduated with
14. Free Admission. distinction. Immediately after graduation, she was awarded First
Prize at the International Jesús López Cobos Opera Conducting
April 8: Cincinnati Baila! Dance Academy presents BAILA! Competition.
Kids Latino Dances – Prepare to be de- For additonal
lighted with a taste of everything our information about
Hispanic heritage has to offer! You will the 2018 May
see folkloric dancing, merengue, flamen- Festival (May 18-
co, and Sonora bronco rhythms. Doors at 26), visit http://
1:30pm show at 2pm; tickets are FREE mayfestival.com/
for kids and $5 for adults Eun Sun Kim
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