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NOVEMBER 2022 NANA NEWS Volume LXII No. 3
Published by the North Avondale Neighborhood Association
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Your monthly news & updates | |
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Dear Neighbors,
The fall leaves and cool air of October have passed and we are putting our gardens to rest. November has arrived and winter is coming. This fall NANA and NABA (North Avondale Business Association) sponsored the Festival of Leaves on a beautiful cool sunny day where neighbors, friends and families came together. They enjoyed food trucks, ice cream, pizza, walking tacos and Kona ice for all! There was also fun for the kids, including the Halloween bouncy castle, pumpkin painting, face painting and a petting zoo. I wanted thank everyone that made the festival a success. A special thank you to Beth Ewing, Carly Stone and Alexandra Schickli for helping organize this special event. There were so many more that contributed a few hours to help, Tricia Renneker, Teresa Harten, Jennifer Harten, Chris and Allison Harten, Victor Williams, Robbert DeJong and Valerie Williams, Charlene Morse, Justin Stone and Remco DeJong. As always, thank you to my husband Walter Koucky for his never ending support. Thank you to everyone who came and supported North Avondale. See pictures below under "Fun In The Neighborhood".
NANA Board members submitted the Community Budget Requests for FY24/25 with the City of Cincinnati’s Planning Division. The results will be announced in August of 2023. The final projects submitted North Avondale Streetscape, NA Recreation Center Playfields and Playset and a multi-modal transportation center-solar charging center, red bikes and scooters. Also, in October the City announced an extra $85 million budget carryover. While North Avondale was not high on the priority list, the city is considering replacing the playset at the recreation center. Many other neighborhoods may receive substantial considerations for example, a 3.5-million-dollar renovation for Ziegler Park. Please contact your councilmembers and neighbors, Jan-Michelle Kearney, Meeka Owens and Chris Smitherman, (running for Hamilton County Commissioner) and ask them to support North Avondale in these and future funding requests.
The Law and Safety and Zoning committee are hard at work. Carolyn Gillman was successful in closing down the illegal group home at 970 Dana. We suspect that some of the recent house to house solicitations for money will end. In addition, the Zoning committee is busy reviewing another development, Victory Vistas, a proposed Affordable Housing Senior Living facility at Victory Parkway and Asmann. Chinedum Ndukwe, from Kingsley and Company, along with Paddock Hills Trustees and neighbors living near the proposed development were invited to the NANA Executive Board meeting to discuss the plans. More to come on this.
There are so many ways to get involved in our neighborhood. Please consider giving back and volunteering a few hours each month. NANA also asks that each of you add us to your yearly gift giving by visiting the NANA website and making a donation. We need your support to continue making our neighborhood a better place to live and raise our families.
Please click to Pay Your Dues or to make a Donation
Sarah Koucky
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NANA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm
(Meeting date changed due elections and school closure on November 8)
at the North Avondale Montessori School Cafetorium
Meeting Agenda Items
- Business Section
- Victory Vistas
Next Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 6:30
THANK YOU FOR PAYING YOUR 2022 NANA DUES
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COMMITTEE UPDATES
BEAUTIFICATION
In this month of giving thanks we want to highlight the garden captains who have maintained our community gardens for the past year, adding so much to the beautification of our North Avondale community. We are extremely thankful for their year long commitment to our gardens.
When you see these volunteers, please take time to thank them for their service to our community.
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- Dana / Victory Parkway Triangle
| Mary Piper garden captain | | | Rob Lewis garden captain | | | Carolyn Gillman garden | | | Susan Kenford garden captain | | | Rob Lewis garden captain | | | Sarah Kouchy garden captain
Ann Wong and
Emily Harten - co-captians | | | Rob Lewis garden captain | - Smitherman bench at Rec Center
| Beth Ewing garden captain | - Kessler Memorial at North Avondale School
| Charlene Morse garden captain | | | Terri Byczkowski, Megan Rothe garden co-captains | | |
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Stay tuned next month to learn about our wonderful fall luncheon celebrating our garden captains.
If you interested in helping our garden captains in 2023 please contact nanacincinnati@gmail.com. We would love to have your help in the coming year.
Judy Evans, NANA Community Gardens Chair
LAW & SAFETY
Updated crime stats from Sgt. Meister are in the Neighborhoods favor as of 10/25/2022
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Robbery down 66.7% from 3 last month to 1 this month.
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Felonious Assault down 75% from 4 last month to 1 this month.
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Burglary up 20% 5 last month to 6 this month.
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Theft from Auto down 71.4% from 7 last month to 2 this month.
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Auto Theft down 85.7% from 7 last month to 1 this month.
Carolyn Gilman Chair
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UPDATE THE NORTH AVONDALE MASTER PLAN
NANA Volunteer Request
We are asking for your support! NANA is looking for members of the community to work to update the North Avondale Master Plan. This is a great opportunity for members of our community to participate and provide input on the future of our community. The North Avondale Master Plan was originally written in 1974 and the North Avondale Reading Rd. Urban Design in 1995. In 2019 the project to update was put on hold due to lack of resources The new project team will be working with a City Planner and other members of or community to revise/update the plan which can be reviewed at https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/neighborhood-plans/approved-plans/.
Anyone with planning or outreach experience would be especially appreciated.
Please contact nanacincinnati@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
WELCOME
The welcome committee celebrated a job well done on Wednesday, October 12 with their last meeting and a reception at the home of Jolene Struebbe, committee chair.
The committee is prepared to start welcoming new neighbors in November and will reconvene next spring or summer to evaluate their processes and plan for phase 2, ways to welcome those who are not homeowners.
The committee created a very informative welcome booklet which will be available for all neighbors by accessing a link on the Nana website.
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Pictured above:
Back row: Jolene Struebbe, Bryan Nelson, Wendi Wilson, Jan Hoeweler, and Katie Andreas.
Front row: Janet Banks, April Pandora, Kim Hubbard, Charlene Morse, and Tiffani Tribble.
Jolene Struebbe, Chair
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FUN WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS
●Big thanks to Sarah Koucky for dreaming up the festival and all the volunteers who made it happen! Thanks so much, it was really great. Shout out to the amazing face painter, too!!!!
Sarah Rich (Rose Hill)
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●Xavier University Music Series
We are presenting jazz icon Fred Hersch at Xavier University with his trio on November 10.
Fred Hersch grew up in North Avondale and went to NA Elementary and Walnut Hills High School.
Here is the link to the Fred Hersch concert:
https://www.xavier.edu/musicseries/hersch
There are many more artists that I think might be wonderful for North Avondale community to be aware of!
Here is the link to the series: https://www.xavier.edu/musicseries/index
Polina Bespalko
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●Zion Baptist 180th Church Anniversary | |
Vanessa Sorensen ( Marion) | |
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●Fall is here and winter is coming. However, Eden Urban Gardens will continue to have produce into December and beyond! Lots of new items including salad mixes, microgreens, herbs, and more! Home delivery and pick up are available. We want you to be healthy and eat tasty organic produce! We appreciate your support of our small woman-owned farm into the winter season. Thank you.
To Order click on: https://app.barn2door.com/edenurbangardens/all
This week's new Organic Produce:
- Romaine Lettuce Heads
- Green Giant Salad & Pea Shoot Mix
- Radishes bunches-great sauté in butter greens & roots
- Super Salad mix of shoots & herbs
- Pea Shoots Microgreens
- Cilantro Microgreens
- Celery bunches- slender stalks, robust leaves & stalk flavor!
- Spicy Mustard Greens- both red & green available
- 3 Herb Mix: Rosemary, Parsley & Dill!
- Organic Eggs from our partner farm- Dale Filbrun Farm
Farm Box Subscriptions & 10 Week Winter CSA (Prepaid Option for csa available)
- 10 weeks CSA still has some openings available- $250 for 10 weeks, prepaid discount,
- weekly payment options for csa is $27/wk
- Small & Large Farm Box Subscriptions will continue throughout the winter $24/wk small farm box, $38/wk large farm box subscriptions
- Holiday break Dec 16th-end of January, details on store website
Other Goodies:
- Homemade banana bread- made by us, delicious!
- Local honey (sustainably raised) Bee Haven, a great boost for wellness!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us by email, text or phone. We are honored to serve you!
With Gratitude,
April Pandora, Urban Farmer
Enriching Lives Through Organic Produce
Phone/text: 513.485.2679
Website:www.edenurbangardens.com
To order: https://app.barn2door.com/e/9YGlr/all
●Re: Clover
Not a word from neighbors
NO to Clover as I have since learned that it is Deer favorite food !
Will explore alternative trial of thyme.
Mel Nizny (Rose Hill), Melmind@aol.com
●Piano Lessons
I'm accepting new piano students (age 6 through adults) at my North Avondale home studio as of November, 2022. I teach students from beginning to advanced levels in all genres of music from classical through jazz and popular forms. Your initial interview/lesson is free.
I'm a classically trained pianist, composer and music educator with a career that has spanned both Europe and the United States. My teaching credentials include: Butler University, Indianapolis, 1968 - 1973 / Munich (Germany) Conservatory (Hochschule für Musik, 1977 - 1982 / Xavier University, Cincinnati, 1994 till present / Concerts/master classes & music seminars throughout the US and Europe, 1977 till present / Jazz concerts and club dates, 1977 till present.
Please give me a call (or text) at: 513-252-3366 or email me: jameshartcole@gmail.com
Jim Hart (Valley Lane)
●Incidents on Wedgewood
I live at 169 Wedgewood Avenue. My property has a long driveway and is somewhat secluded. I have lived here for 30 years and have never had any problems.
I have had two burglaries in my detached garage -- On Sept. 10th, my snow blower was taken and on Oct. 2nd the window was pried open and a chain saw, weed eater and leaf blower (all Stihl equipment) were taken. On Oct. 14th two people drove onto my property and were looking in the detached garage. Police reports have been filed. Please see the photos below to help with identification.
Sandra Hodges, BArch e-mail: collinwood410@yahoo.com 513.314.0685
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FROM THE CITY & NONPROFITS | |
●CINCINNATI WATER WORKS LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
In 2017 the Cincinnati City Council established a Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Private home owners were to share the replacement cost with GCWW. Since the December 15, 2021 program change, the entire cost of replacing the lead water pipe is now borne exclusively by the GCWW. Did you pay to have the lead service pipe replaced in your home between 2017 and December 15, 2021? Did you pay when the work was completed or was the amount added to your property tax? If you believe you are an affected property owner, please contact leadpiperefund@gmail.com for more information about this issue.
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● Housing Our Future: Strategies for Cincinnati and Hamilton County
“The Renew Collaborative is a collaboration between landlord and tenant service provider, and it creates a disruptive social innovation and, systemically changing the eviction crisis … The process is simple, it's efficient, but more importantly, it works, and the impact is stunning.” – Matt Pritchard, President & Executive Director of HomeStart
In partnership with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), the program will be introduced over the next few years to create a proof point that could be expanded across the region.
For more information on the program and how it works, watch the video below and visit our website: Housing Our Future - Events | LISC Greater Cincinnati
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a US non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) that supports community development initiatives across the country. It has offices in nearly 40 cities and works across 2,100 rural counties in 44 states.
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●Voting Help
As the 2022 general election approaches, the partners of the Greater Cincinnati Voter Collaborative (GCVC) would like to ensure that you and your neighbors have everything you need to vote and to help others vote.
We offer free rides to vote (early and on election day) as well as nonpartisan voter tools and resources.
Cincinnati Rides to the Polls
Since 2020, GCVC has been offering free rides to vote during early voting and on election day. Anyone who needs a ride to vote can text RIDECINCY TO 513.281.9955, call 513.204.9743, or visit our website at CincyVotes.org. Here’s a direct link to the ride request form: Cincinnati Rides to the Polls (google.com). Early voting begins October 12th.
Justin and the GCVC partner team
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●League of Women Voters Guide
https://www.vote411.org/ballot
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NORTH AVONDALE HISTORY
● Was recently asked about the cemetery behind the Hirsch Center on Reading Rd. This is a great article with maps, photos, etc. On the map where it shows Clinton St. which was renamed to Burton Ave. Some of you might remember the cemetery (ies)/there were two per the map. Ok to talk about what you remember if you want. Article/research completed in 2013.
http://www.diggingcincinnati.com/2013/01/a-missed-named-national-register-house.html
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From Linda Kreindler on North Avondale History Facebook page | |
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North Avondale Montessori
●615 Clinton Springs ●513.363.3900 ●www.namrockets.org
A great Soccer Season
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Back to back undefeated seasons for this team of fantastic first and second grade girls! (Not even one goal given up!) Way to represent Rockets! | |
NAM soccer for the win! We had another great season!! | |
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Congratulations to the 2022 Fall NAM Boys Strikers Team!!!
The Rockets brought home the wins to secure their place into the SAY East Tournament on 10/29!
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Ohio's graduation requirements have changed. To earn a high school diploma in Ohio, students must complete the state's required courses, then choose at least one of three pathways that will show readiness for college or career. Cincinnati Public Schools' students have three pathways to meet the state requirements to earn a high school diploma, which allows students to select which works best for them.
Learn all about CPS' graduation requirements here: https://fal.cn/3t2mR
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The New School Montessori (TNSM)
● 3 Burton Woods Lane ● 513.281.7999 ●www.newschoolmontessori.com
We are so grateful to our New School Montessori families for teaching us about various celebrations around the world.
Students learned about Diwali, which is a 5-day festival of lights, and enjoyed some favorite treats shared from India. Children listened to the presentation, learned about the names of the clothing worn and asked questions about the bindi that Shital wore on her forehead. The red dot used to be worn to show that a woman was married. Today many wear a bindi as a sign of a blessing, keeping one centered.
Another important celebration, this time from Mexican culture, is Dia de Muertos. This was presented by Karla, a New School Montessori parent who read to the children about how "Day of the Dead" is celebrated in Mexico and that it is to honor loved ones who have died yet remain in our hearts and thoughts. The children applied colorful decorations and talked about those we remember.
Learning about our culture as a community – asking questions, tasting foods, hearing stories – brings us into a better understanding and appreciation of the diversity we value so much.
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Ann Baumgardner, Communications Director | |
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●North Avondale Recreation Center - 617 Clinton Springs Ave. 513.961.1584
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Fall Hours: open Monday through Friday 10am to 8pm
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Next North Avondale Barbershop talk series on November 21 from 6pm-9:00.
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Senior Knitting & Social Group: Monday, 12:00 to 1:30 membership required.
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Beginner Open Pickleball on Monday afternoons from 12 to 2 and Wednesday mornings from 10am to noon.
- Membership required
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Tai Chi class Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Membership required plus fee $50 per month, $7 per class.
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Congratulations to 7 Star Dragons Team members, Emmy Schulert, Devlin Kennedy and Donovan Torrey. On Saturday , October 8, 2022 they participated in Regional 8 Nationals Karate Championships in Dayton, Ohio.
We are so proud of Emmy, 13 years old, who was awarded The Grand Champion of 17 and under Intermediate division. This was an amazing accomplishment, since this was only the second tournament she has participated in! She received 1st place in Kata and Weapons Division.
Donavan from North Avondale community, won first in Kata and Weapons Division competing in the 10 & 11 year old division. Her two first place wins placed her in her first Grand Champion competition. This is we’re all first place 17 and under first place Novice winners compete for the Grand Champion. Donovan’s scores placed her as the runner up!
Devlin won 2 second places in 14 -17 Year advance Kata and Weapons Division. He was focused and performed well! Several new students went to watch and cheered on their team mates and had a wonderful experience.
Our team is rebuilding and many new students are excelling and are looking forward to competition. Our parents are extremely supportive and are appreciated !
We also appreciate NANA’s support and all the staff at North Avondale Recreation, CRC.
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Master Terrell Davis
Nialani Robinson, Community Center Director
●Hirsch Recreation Center - 3620 Reading Road ● 513.751.3393
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Hours: Monday & Friday 12:00 pm to 8:00pm; Tuesday & 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 12:00 to 9:00pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00pm
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Hirsch will have a fall fest on Nov 12, 2022, from 12 pm to 3 pm.
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Closing the Health Gap Nov 19, 2022, 2 pm to 4 pm
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Free La Soupe Frozen meals available Wednesday after 2:45 pm until gone. This is for anyone who may need a meal in our surrounding community.
- Please call 513.751.3393 for availability.
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Spin Class Monday 6:15 to 7:00pm & Thursday 10:00 to 10:45am Please reserve your bike ahead of time.
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The Fade/Game Room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 ages 8 to 17
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A1 since Day 1 Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 12 to 17 years old
Taren Carr, Service Area Coordinator
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WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS
- Summit Property Buyers LLC at 3716 Alaska Ct.
- Cardamom LLC at 3716 Beatrice Dr.
- James B Whitford & Alexa Teare at 986 Dana Ave.
- Dawn Johnson & Robert James at 33909 Dickson Ave.
- Rachel & James Desrochers at 3937 Ledgewood Dr.
- Steven L Howard & Ramona Angelica Jones at 961 Marion Ave.
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NANA CALENDAR
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Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm, NANA General Meeting IN PERSON at the North Avondale Montessori School Cafetorium 617 Clinton Spring
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Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 pm, NANA General Meeting IN PERSON at the North Avondale Montessori School Cafetorium 617 Clinton Spring
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NANA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEES | |
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President: Sarah Koucky
1st VP: Patrice Watson
2nd VP: Elizabeth Tye
3rd VP & Events: Robin Senser
Corresponding Sec.: Troy Robinson
Recording Sec.: Rocco Rossi
Treasurer: Sandesh Samdaria
Beautification: Jolene Struebbe
- Litter:
- Community Gardens: Judy Evans
Block Watch & Law & Safety:
Zoning
NABA/NANA Liaison: Maura Wolf
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