Hello Mt. Lookout! The past several weeks have drastically changed how we are living and working. We hope you are all managing as well as can be. If you need any assistance, please
send us a note
and we will work to get you the help that you need.
Our update for April is quite long and includes information about current topics of importance to our community. As we progress through the upcoming weeks, let us know if you have any questions, comments or information you’d like to share. We can be reached at
info@mtlookout.org
or at 513.723.5599. Stay well Mt. Lookout!
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Many of our city service departments have recently released information about changes in operations due to the coronavirus. Following are some of the latest updates:
CINCINNATI POLICE
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Cincinnati police officers are temporarily suspending in-person responses to certain 911 calls for service:
- Assault reports where there is no medical attention necessary and suspect is no longer present
- Breaking and entering reports where there are no suspect(s) or possibility of property recovery
- Criminal damaging reports
- Dog bites
- Lost property
- Lost or stolen license plates
- Menacing reports, unless a suspect is expected to or threatens to return or is part of the elements of domestic violence
- Phone harassment
- Property damage
CPD asks victims to report these crimes through CPD’s
online reporting system
. If a report does not qualify for an online filing, call the non-emergency number, 513-765-1212, to help determine if a report can be made over the phone or in-person.
In addition, Cincinnati police officers are only responding to auto collisions involving injuries or where vehicles are not drivable. If you’re involved in crashes with property damage only, please exchange information with all involved parties and complete the State of Ohio Crash Report, form BMV 3303 available online. You can find more information on crash reports
here
.
Finally, CPD also requests that 911 callers meet responding officers outside of their location when possible.
YARD WASTE AND BULK ITEM PICK UP
The City’s trash and recycling services will continue to operate on their regular schedule. However, the start of yard waste and bulk item pick-ups have both been delayed until June 1. In the meantime, find out where you can take your yard waste by clicking
here
.
CINCINNATI PARKS
Cincinnati Parks and walking trails remain open, however, all playgrounds and play equipment are closed. Park visitors must observe social distancing recommendations of six feet from other persons at all times (except for direct family members, care givers, couples, etc.). Click
here
for more information.
GREATER CINCINNATI WATER WORKS
GCWW has suspended its customer lobby operations. You can access your account and pay online at
myGCWW.org
; click on
Billing Information/Create My Account
. If you need further assistance, call GCWW’s Customer Contact Center at 513.591.7700.
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EVERYBODY COUNTS
By now, you should have received your census forms in the mail.
Make it a priority to complete the forms and send them in.
Several Mt. Lookout residents have been working to help get the word out about the importance of this year’s census effort – thank you Tom Arnold, Kevin Celarek and David Jester for all your hard work. Some of the information they have shared includes:
- For every person not counted, Cincinnati and Hamilton County loses $1,814 of support for various public works programs.
- The census helps determine how much we get in terms of federal and state revenue sharing, how many federal congressional representatives we are allocated and how much assistance is provided for local support channels for healthcare, families in need, seniors and young people.
- When you respond to the census, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics and your personal information is kept confidential.
- You can complete the census by mail, phone (844-330-2020) or online.
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ELECTION DAY: APRIL 28
Election Day has been moved to Tuesday, April 28. In light of the current public gathering restrictions, this vote will be conducted by mail through absentee ballots.*
Keep in mind that you have to mail in your request form and once you receive and have completed your ballot, you have to mail that in as well. Ballots must either be postmarked by April 28 or received by 7:30 p.m. on April 28 to be counted. The sooner you request your ballot, the sooner your can send in your vote.
* People with a qualifying disability or are registered as having no home address are the only ones who will be voting in-person on Election Day, and only at their local Board of Elections.
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Carry-out Service in Mt. Lookout
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Support our neighborhood businesses! The following Mt. Lookout food and drink establishments are open and offering carry-out service. Note that some operating hours have changed due to current social distancing restrictions. If we missed anybody, please
let us know
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Cloud 9 Sushi
,
513.533.9218
Ichiban
,
513.321.8686 (not confirmed)
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Happy 150th Anniversary Mt. Lookout!!
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2020 is the 150
th
anniversary of our community! To celebrate, we have a number of special activities and events planned – from a wine tasting party to Mt. Lookout Day at the Ball Park. We have something else brewing too, but aren’t quite ready to share that just yet . . . Be sure to keep an eye out – more information is coming soon!
Did You Know?
- Our community was originally named Delta. Founded as a farming community, Delta was located in what was known as Spencer Township. In 1870, it was annexed by the City of Cincinnati.
- In 1873, the Cincinnati Observatory was moved from Mt. Adams and placed in Delta. The neighborhood’s name was soon changed to Mount Lookout. Today, the Observatory is still active and boasts the oldest working telescope in the U.S.
- In 1901, a Frenchman names Frank Boesch bought four acres of land in the neighborhood and developed most of the western side of the Square. One of the buildings still bears his name.
- The oldest business on the Square is Rohde Funeral Home, established in 1919. The second oldest business is Zip’s Café, which opened in 1926.
Thank you to
Cincy Shirts
for these great Mt. Lookout fun facts and the historic photo of Mt. Lookout Square!
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MT. LOOKOUT HAS A NEW FLAG!
There's a new flag flying around Mt. Lookout. Developed through the
CincyFlags
project with community input, our new flag is blue for education and learning and white for motion and connection. Front and center on the flag is an illustration of the Observatory which gave our neighborhood its name. A constellation of stars above the Observatory conveys a sense of movement throughout the community. When the state's stay-at-home order is lifted, be sure to stop by Flaggs USA in Oakley to order one of your very own and fly it with pride!
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April is MLCC Membership Month!
As we move into spring, we’re asking all current MLCC members to take a moment and renew their memberships this month. New members are welcome as well!
Your support is needed
To renew or become a new member, simply click on the green Purchase Your MLCC Membership button. You can also go to the Support the MLCC section on the right side of any page of our
website
and click on the Buy Membership button. We use PayPal for online purchases. Payments can also be mailed to us at MLCC, P.O. Box 8444, Cincinnati, OH 45208.
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MLCC membership fees are $20 per family. We are a non-profit organization and all funds received are directly reinvested back into our community to support landscaping in the Square, holiday lights in the winter, community events such as the Fall Festival and Luminaria, and more.
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The next MLCC meeting will be ONLINE
Monday, April 20 | 7:30 p.m.
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Our next MLCC Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Due to the current public gathering restrictions,
we are taking this month’s meeting online
. We’re still working out the details and will send out information about how you can participate in the meeting as we get closer to the meeting date. We will also post access information on the
homepage of our website
. Stay tuned!
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MT. LOOKOUT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30
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The Mt. Lookout Community Council is proud to support the Mt. Lookout Scholarship and Endowment Fund. This fund is for any individual pursuing post-secondary education, whether it be with an accredited college, technical college, or community college. The award is a one-time $500 scholarship and can be used for any education-related expense: tuition, books, housing, or other reasonable and customary expense. Click
here
to learn more about the scholarship and application details.
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MLCC GOLF OUTING POSTPONED
Due to COVID-19, we are postponing our annual Golf Scramble until later this year, date to be determined. Thank you for your continued interest and we look forward to playing a round with you later this year!
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THE FRONT PORCH PROJECT
Mt. Lookout’s
Keepsake Photography
is participating in The Front Porch Project, a nationwide initiative in which photographers are capturing portraits of families in front of their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim will drive to your home at no charge and photograph you and your loved ones on your front porch or in your front yard (from 10 feet away), then post the photos on her website for you to see before ordering prints and/or packages. Be creative and
have some fun showcasing the lighter side of spending time at home with your family
during these days of social distancing. Call Kim at 513.321.1125 to schedule a session!
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Please support our
Mt. Lookout Business Association Members
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Accoy Health
1028 Delta Ave
321-3600
Animal Hospital on Mt. Lookout Square
3175 Linwood Ave
871-8866
Boardwalk Hobby Shop
1032 Delta Ave
871-2110
Cincinnati Spanish School & Academy
816 Delta Ave
602-6100
Delwood
3204 Linwood Ave
321-0051
Delev & Assoc. LLC
1050 Delta Ave
621-0930
G.H. Rohde & Son
3183 Linwood Ave
321-0404
Huwel Insurance
1981 Madison Rd
321-1400
Karen Miday, MD Psychiatrist
1015 Delta Ave
321-1944
Keepsake Photography
1008 Delta Ave
321-1125
Lookout Joe
3181 Linwood Ave
871-8626
LQ Consulting
3164 Linwood Ave
520-4809
Millions Café
3210 Linwood Ave
815-4500
Mt. Lookout Chiropractic
455 Delta Ave
321-8484
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Mt. Lookout Dentistry, D. Croop DDS
3197 Linwood Ave
871-2852
Mt. Lookout Shoe Repair
3152 Linwood Ave
871-8160
Mt. Lookout TV
1010 Delta Ave
321-2830
Mt. Lookout Tavern (MLTs)
3209 Linwood Ave
871-9633
Nailtique
3181 Linwood Ave
321-5666
Ramundo's Pizza
3166 Linwood Ave
321-0978
Retirement Designers, Inc.
3181 Linwood Ave, #22
871-0990
Romer and Co. Inc.
1021 Delta Ave
321-5900
Salon M of Mount Lookout
1018 Delta Ave
533-2352
Sterling Homes
347 Stanley Ave
659-5361
Subway
1018 Delta Ave
321-0123
TriYoga with LQ
3164 Linwood Ave
520-4809
Weisenberger Dental
1017 Delta Ave
321-7300
Zip's Café
1036 Delta Ave
871-9876
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