Published by :The North Avondale Neighborhood Association

617 Clinton Springs Ave. 45229 Voice mail: (513) 401.5356 Email: nanacincinnati@gmail.com Website: Northavondalecincinnati.com Facebook: North Avondale Neighborhood Association Cincinnati Volume LVIII No. 8 President: Heather Herr Editor: Charlene Morse

MAY 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Neighbors,

I have enjoyed representing NANA this past year and I am committed to the growth and success of North Avondale. NANA was organized in the mid 1960’s and has grown into one of the strongest neighborhood associations in the city. Our ongoing

involvement and service, while maintaining strong relationships with other communities and city representatives is commendable. We are a neighborhood organization which exemplifies passion, teamwork and commitment.

Thank you to everyone who makes up that teamwork: Board Members Rick Ruehlmann (1st VP & Strategic Planning), John Jones (2nd VP), Jimmy Musuraca-Messer (3rd VP), Kelley Bagayoko (Corresponding Secretary), Ken Brawner (Recording Secretary), Doug Louder Jr. (Treasurer); Committee Chairs Carolyn Gillman & Dirk Pastoor (Law & Safety), Carolyn Gillman (Block Watch), Beth Ewing & Emily Harten (Membership & Communication), David Emery (Pedestrian Safety & Strategic Development); Committee members and helpers Charlene Morse, Maura Wolf and J Miles Wolf for his pro-bona photography services. Being President takes a lot of time and hard work none of which I could do without the help of my wonderful and supportive family. Thank you Jeff, Skylar, Sydney and Shay.

We had a great Saturday, April 13 combined Green Up & Great American Clean Up Day where volunteers from the neighborhood and UC helped make our neighborhood beautiful. I thank all of you for your hard work. (see Beautification Article page 2 and pictures throughout).

Come to our NANA Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 19th 4:00 to 6:00pm at Ryan Messer & Jimmy Musuraca-Messer’s home at 992 Marion Avenue.

Also enclosed in this mailing is a return envelope to make it easier to send in your NANA Dues/donations. Or go to northavondalecincinnati .com/membership/to pay electronically. Thank you, NANA can’t do it without you!

Heather Herr

WE SEND OUT A NANA NEWS BY EMAIL EVERY MONTH. ONLY ONE A YEAR COMES VIA US MAIL DO YOU GET ONE EACH MONTH? IS THIS YOUR FIRST NANA NEWS?

If you do not already receive a monthly email newsletter and would like to: go to northavondalecincinnati.com and click on Sign Up For Our Newsletter on the right hand side or bottom depending on your device. or email nanacincin-nati@gmail.com or pay an extra $10 with your dues to have your newsletter mailed via the US Postal Service. To view past newsletters, you can go to northavondalecincinnati.com then click on Newsletters.

58TH NANA ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019

MARION HALL, RESIDENCE OF

RYAN MESSER & JIMMY MUSURACA-MESSER 992 MARION AVENUE

4:00 TO 6:00 P.M.

N ANA’s 2018-2019 Nominating Commit-tee comprised of: Chair Maura Wolf (Lenox PL.), Lesley Chapman (Red Bud PL), Carolyn Gillman (Red Bud), Emily

Harten (Marion), Heather Herr (Betula), John Jones (Marion) is pleased to announce the proposed slate of officers:

2019/2020 NANA Board of Trustees President:

Ethan Perry (Wedgewood) 1st Vice President:

Heather Herr (Betula Ave.) 2nd Vice President:

Jimmy Musuraca-Messer (Marion) 3rd Vice President:

Sarah Henderson (Mitchell Ave) Recording Secretary:

Lesley Chapman (Red Bud) Corresponding Secretary:

Rick Ruehlmann (Winding Way) Treasurer:

Doug Louder Jr. (Avondale Ave)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• Thane Maynard, Director of Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - Zoo’s Plants for Pollinators Program

• Annual Officer/Committee Reports

• Election of Officers

VISIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

debris collected at our 3 pick up spots very efficiently.

Every Wednesday 10am to 12 Noon we work in the park. Please come bring a trowel, gloves & your drink.

Happy Spring and Summer, Emily Harten

To pay the Parks to maintain the flower pots along Reading Road, we are taking donations for 2019. You can make a donation on line at: northavondalecincinnati.com/ donate/ and check Other and put: flower pots or you can mail a donation to: NANA, 617 Clinton Springs Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229, ATTN: Beautification. Please consider helping with a tax deductible donation so we can continue making our neighborhood beautiful! Thank you!

NANA Beautification Team

LAW & SAFETY There have been many accidents at the intersection of E. Mitchell and Red Bud. Duke has already installed additional lighting. Here is an update from DOTE: • Chevron signs will be installed through the curve to

supplement the existing night arrows. Chevrons are smaller, rectangular signs typically mounted low to the ground. • Our staff visited the site and saw that the chevron signs

have been installed; however, they feel that the signs need to be repositioned for better visibility. They will have Public Services perform this operation.

• A curve warning sign will also be added to the left side of the roadway to further emphasize the upcoming change in direction along the roadway. • Again, when our staff visited the site they became aware

that these signs have not yet been installed. They will look into fulfilling this request as soon as possible.

• It will take DOTE staff about a month to prepare a funding application to send to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) (This email was from 2/20). ODOT will review and evaluate the application. • A: Staff is finalizing estimates and are hoping to submit

the application to ODOT by the end of this week (it took a little longer than anticipated).

If you have additional questions, or require more information, please let us know.

Erin Murphy, Assistant to the Director Transportation and Engineering

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COMMITTEE UPDATESCOMMITTEE UPDATESCOMMITTEE UPDATESCOMMITTEE UPDATES

BEAUTIFICATION

Dear Neighbors, Family and Friends,

This year North Avondale teamed up with Cincinnati Parks for Green Up Day and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful for the Great American Clean Up. Maura Wolf deserves the credit for helping us organize the work accomplished on Saturday, 4/13, at Seasongood Square Park, as well as Sarah Koucky for helping me with the beautiful gardens there; and, much appreciation goes to Richard Jackson and Mary Piper for the spectacular gardens at Dana Triangle, and beyond! Well, I must say, our Parks look beautiful and alive. All the mulch was spread around the trees & in the flower beds and the appearance from the street looks so good. The playground looks clean with the fresh new mulch. WE ARE TEAM WORK! Many thanks to all of you who helped & joined in by carrying mulch via wheelbarrow, spreading mulch, raking leaves, removing dead plants, managing the sign-in table, and picking up litter on surrounding streets. A sincere thank you and much appreciation from all of us to the following partners and participants: • North Avondale’s 5 Star Community Volunteers:

Abby Allen & Ethan Perry, Janet & Bob Banks, Fred Fegan, Jennifer Harten, Paul Harten, Angel Henry, Grace & Brian Hill, Richard Jackson, Sarah Koucky, Hanne Løken Larsen, Charlene Morse, Laurie Pike, Mary Piper, Mark Schuller, Ann & Stan Wong, Maura & J Miles Wolf. Carolyn Gillman, Jake Gillman, Teresa Harten and Regine Moulton, are helping outside of our work day. Cheers to all of you, and those who regularly pick up litter, help with gardening, and keep our neighborhood beautiful and safe!

• 40 UC Student Volunteers and the chief organizer Fran Larkin, Director, UC’s Center for Community Engagement. The students were nothing short of amazing! They worked diligently with a fabulous work ethic!

• Cincinnati Parks Grounds Crew, Jennifer Harten, Interim Superintendent for the East District, and Jim Burkhardt who organized the work plan, and helped get all the tools, the mulch and Pizza. Christyl Johnson-Roberts, Volunteer Coordinator, who helped with the UC student volunteer connection and the Park’s new online Green Up volunteer registry. So thankful for this fabulous team!

• Keep Cincinnati Beautiful (KCB) Emily Bottoni, Volunteer Program Coordinator, provided several supplies: gloves, tee shirts, water, and bags for trash and recycling; thanks to all KCB funders as well. Fantastic Partners!

• Cincinnati Police Department, District 4, Officer Hill provided security with his keen smile. A great addition to our team!

• City’s Department of Public Services Damon Ulmer coordinated picking up the 20+ bags of litter and

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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT - Joint Committee of NANA and NABA

3864 Reading - Rubel Property: The Port Authority is stabilizing this historically significant property at the request of NANA, NABA and the City. The Rubel property was designed by renowned architect Samuel Hannaford. Because it is located in our Business District, it is eligible for grant funding for a business or mixed-use (residential/offices/business). NANA and NABA provided partial funding for stabilization -$30,000- obtained through a City of Cincinnati Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP) grant. The Landbank agreed to retain title, stabilize the property, rebuild the porch, fix the slate roof, and to consult with NANA/NABA on the sale and redevelopment of the property. ATTN: Contact us if you are interested in starting a business in this property at nanacincinnati@gmail.com. Many thanks to Megan Meyer and Liz Eddy of the Port Authority/Landbank, Kathleen Colley, City’s Department of Community and Economic Development, and SSRG (Structural Systems Repair Group), the firm completing the stabilization work. 2-acre City-Owned Vacant Lot Redevelopment at Reading and Paddock: The City plans to work with NANA and NABA to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) to secure a developer who will develop the property consistent with our community’s vision. The RFQ committee will be reforming so contact us at nanacincinnati@gmail.com if you can help.

North Avondale Gateway Sign at the Dana Triangle: It is completed and looks fabulous! This project was funded with a grant obtained by NABA and NANA through the City’s NBDIP (2014). Many thanks to our Gateway Sign Team: Amy Harten, Richard Jackson, Hanne Løken Larsen, Mary Piper, Maura and J Miles Wolf, and City of Cincinnati DOTE representatives Laura Martin and Jeff Stein.

Pedestrian Safety Requests: City plans to implement a few of our several requests: 1) Install pedestrian-triggered flashing lights and crosswalk paddle on Clinton Springs at North Avondale Montessori School, and 2) Install temporary radar

signs on Reading Road, one northbound and one southbound in our neighborhood business district. A sincere thank you to David Emery for heading up the committee.

Traffic Calming at the intersection of Reading and Paddock Roads, is hopefully being addressed with a redesign of the intersection and enhancements along Reading in our business district. Also, See Law and Safety Report to address Red Bud and Mitchell intersection: many thanks to Carolyn Gillman, Law and Safety Chair, who is working with City for solutions.

Spring 3-season Banners Along Reading Road and Clinton Springs will be spruced up and re-installed, funded by NABA, through City of Cincinnati Neighborhood Business District Support Funds.

All of the above projects will benefit from participation from NANA members to maximize community success. Please consider volunteering by contacting us at nanacincinnati@gmail.com

The North Avondale Business Association (NABA) represents the collective interests of North Avondale businesses to the City of Cincinnati and acts as a pooled knowledge source for the many small business owners of the neighborhood. NABA works collaboratively with NANA and the City of Cincinnati, planning and funding community projects to achieve our mutual goals, making North Avondale a great place to establish and grow small business. Join us at our next meeting Monday, May 27, 2019, 7pm, 938 Avondale Ave. To become a member of NABA, contact mileswolf@gmail.com.

Michael Caporale, NABA President & Maura Wolf, NABA Secretary, NANA/NABA Liaison

FUN IN THE FUN IN THE FUN IN THE FUN IN THE

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North Avondale Montessori 2nd Annual Golf Outing

The North Avondale Montessori School Foundation and NAM Father Group are excited to be jointly hosting our 2nd Annual Charity Golf Outing at Avon Fields Golf Course on Saturday, May 18, 2019 (8am shotgun start, please arrive for check-in at 7:15am)! Funds generated from this event will be used to support the many excellent programs and events that both the Foundation and Fathers Group sponsor throughout the year. Registration: $75 per person$300 foursome. Player/Team Registration: namrockets.org/golf Sponsors: golf@namrockets.org

National Pizza and Beer Festival coming to North Avondale area at Wiedemann’s Brewery in St. Bernard May 18

Pizza (LaRosa’s), Beer (13 Craft Breweries), and Boxing (Golden Gloves) LaRosas Pizza and B-105 radio are hosting this event on May 18th at Wiedemann’s Brewery. It will be the greatest experience of craft beer (60 beers on tap), food (multiple food trucks), and live boxing (18 USA boxing matches) that you have ever seen. New Features include the KIDS ZONE from 12-5pm and Semper Fi Girl Raffle contest where patrons can win a CASH PRIZE. Time: Kids Zone 12pm - 5pm, Beer Festival 12pm-12am, Boxing 4pm-12pm Ticket Link: https://www.beerboxing.com/tickets Thank You for your continued support, hope to see you!

Danny Calhoun Go Punch House! (Reading Rd) Founder Since 2011 Phone: 513.692.5123 Web:

www.ThePunchHouse.com

FROM YOUR

NEIGHBORS

Slow Down Yard Signs A neighbor-led safety initiative is underway, asking residents and visitors to remember to slow down on our streets. Thanks to a generous donation by Jack Wolking and 30 other neighbors, we have purchased over 200 yard signs for North Avondale residents to place in their y a r d . P l e a s e c on t a c t S a r a h R i c h a t SarahElizabethRich@gmail to obtain a sign for your yard.

Sarah Rich (Rose Hill)

Monarch butterflies need all the help we can give them. Seek out seeds and plants to provide what they need. Go to a greenhouse or go online for help, but whatever, now is the time to plant.

Mel Nizny (Rose Hill)

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FUN AROUND TOWNFUN AROUND TOWNFUN AROUND TOWNFUN AROUND TOWN

CPA Annual House Tour Saturday, May 11th is the CPA's annual house tour. This year there will be only one magnificent house to tour with several speakers. Tours will be given on the half hour: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00.

Topics scheduled that day include: Modernism in Cincinnati, Terrace Hilton, Rauh House There is NO parking at the actual house. Guests will park at the Armstrong Chapel, 5125 Drake Road, and catch a free shuttle to the house. Tickets will be $30 in advance for CPA members and $35 non members. Tickets day of the event will be $35 for all. Tickets go on sale April 1. http://cincinnatipreservation.org/events/

IKRON Corporation 50th Anniversary Cincinnati nonprofit IKRON Corporation is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 22, 6-9 pm at Memorial Hall. Tickets are $85. Tickets Cincinnati.ikron.org.

North Avondale residents, the late Dr. Scott and Dr. Julian Myers (Leyman Drive), founded IKRON in 1969 to help people in the Cincinnati area who were struggling with mental health challenges, physical or mental disabilities, or substance use disorders.

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WELCOME NEW

NEIGHBORS

• Lin Jianzhong & Zheng Haiyun at 206 Glenwood Ave. • Kenneth Parker at 3955 Wess Park Dr.

RECYCLING TIPSRECYCLING TIPSRECYCLING TIPSRECYCLING TIPS

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Hello Neighbors, Here’s your chance to dispose of any household hazardous waste items. Check this out: Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. March 21 - October 24, 2019 Environmental Enterprises, Inc. 4600 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 Guidelines:

•Hamilton County Ohio Residents Only (must show proof of residency). • Businesses and non-profits are not permitted to participate; materials from commercial establishments or brought in commercial vehicles will not be accepted. • Do not get out of your car; staff will remove your items. • Only drop-off during designated hours.

Acceptable Items: •Pesticides/Fertilizers • Solvents/Thinners/Oil-Based Paints & Stains Lawn/Pool Chemicals • Cleaners • Batteries • Fire Extinguishers • Propane Tanks Mercury • Fluorescent Bulbs • Driveway Sealer • Gasoline/Motor Oil Antifreeze • Thermostats • Tar • Oxygen/Helium Cylinder

Unacceptable Items: •Latex Paint • Radioactive Materials • Medical Waste • Explosives/Ammunition • Tires • Yard Trimmings • Garbage • Roofing Materials • Appliances Computers/Electronics Unmarked or Inoperable Cylinders • Fireworks/Gun Powder • Prescription Drugs

L e a r n m o r e h e r e : h t t p : / /www.hamiltoncountyrecycles .org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=6463011&pageId=13810308

PARKS & RECREATION

North Avondale Recreation Center ● 617 Clinton Springs Ave. ● 961.1584

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; Friday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00pm

Memberships: Youth (5-17) $2.00; Young Adult (18-24) $10.00; Adult (25-49) $25.00; Senior (50+) $10.00; Weight Room $10.00/3 months, $35.00/year

Spinning: Tuesday & Thursday 6:15 to 7:00 pm; Thursday at 10:15 to 11:00 am. All classes $5 or purchase a Class Pass for 10 classes - $50 for Non-member Or $30 For Members.

Yoga for Adults: Yoga Basics with Relaxation Focus class is be offered Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at North Avondale Recreation Center. Each class is $7.00 or pay $50 for 10 classes Mats are available for use during class.

Pick up an Spring Schedule at the Recreation Center. Please call 961.1584 if you have any Rec Center questions.

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Hirsch Center ●3620 Reading Road ● 751.3393

Is closed for renovations. Some programs are at South Avondale School.

For Monthly Activities at the Library: http://cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar (limit calendar to the Branch Name by month for their calendar for their activities)

NORTH AVONDALE MONTESSORI 363.3900 ● 615 Clinton Springs

www.namrockets.org May Calendar 2 - Spring Pictures

4th Quarter Parent-Teacher Conference Night - 4 to 7 pm 6 - ILT Meeting - 2:30 pm Art room 7 - LSDMC Meeting - 5 pm - Media Center PTSO and NAM

Foundation Meeting - 6 pm - Cafeteria 10 - Dance Recital - 6pm - Cafeteria 14 - Clark Montessori Steel Band plays at NAM - 12:45 pm 16 - Transition Night - K to 1, Grade 3 to Grade 4, and all new

students! 7 pm - Cafeteria 17 - Sports Day! 18 - NAM Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Outing - 8am - Avon

Fields 22 - Grade 6 Recognition Ceremony - 6pm - Gymnasium 23 - Field Day! Last day for students. 24 - Last day for teachers. 9 to 12 Age Level Students Visit Music Hall! On Monday, April 15, students in the 9 to 12 age level attended the Black Violinist performance at Music Hall. The musicians combined hip hop with classical music. Students were amazed on how blending the of the two genres created beautiful music. "I really enjoyed listening to the violinist. hey

were very talented and creative," said Violet, a Grade 6 student. Ms. Paulette Simpson, Media Specialist, arranged the trip. "This was a great opportunity for our students to attend an event downtown at the Aronoff. Students were

dressed up and upon returning to NAM, we enjoyed a catered dinner. Overall, this was a great experience and everyone enjoyed the day, " said Ms. Simpson. NAM Students Receive Gold Seal Recognition Award at CPS City Wide Art Show! Congratulations to Timone M. and Annabelle W. for receiving the highest art award, a gold seal, at the CPS City Wide Art Show. Ms. Cooper, Art Teacher, was very proud of her students accomplishments.

"Over the years at NAM we have had many of our student's art work selected to participate in this event. This by itself is quite an honor, but to have two students receive a Gold Seal is a first. I am proud of all my students and happy for Timone and Annabelle for being recognized for their outstanding art work," said Ms. Cooper.

Roger Lewis, NAM Principal

636 Prospect Pl. ~ Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 ~ Ph: 513.363.5500 ~ Fax: 513.363.5520

Website: https://southavondale.cps-k12.org

Creative Integration of Arts and Science (STEAM) May 9, 2019: School Wide Spring Expo-Cincinnati Renaissance theme. 9:00 am - 2:30pm (All Are Welcome) May 10, 2019: Ride for Reading: 12:00 Noon Tutors and Volunteers needed for school year 2019-2020. Please contact Mrs. Sandidge @ 513.363.5530 We are also looking for those interested in STEAM activities for after school programming for school year 2019-2020. Please contact Mrs. Sandidge @ 513.363.5530

Ingrid Sandridge

THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (TNSM)

281.7999 ● 3 Burton Woods Lane www.newschoolmontessori.com

The New School Montessori's Shakespeare Club Performed Throughout the City

Since September, New School Montessori 4th-6th student actors have been studying and practicing a 25-minute version of Romeo and J u l i e t . They explored the s t o r y w i t h visiting actors f r o m T h e C i n c i n n a t i S h a k e s p e a r e Company and performed the play this spring at numerous venues. After one of the students' performances, Ken and Carol Adelman discussed the play with New School elementary children. Ken and Carol lead a company called Movers & Shakespeares where they execute development and leadership training for executives using Shakespeare's plays. Ken explained to the children, "Shakespeare understood

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City Complaint/Request Hotline 591.6000 5916000.com N.A. Neighborhood Officer Anthony Hill 569 8678 anthony.m.hill@cincinnati-oh Neighborhood Liaison Sgt. Shawn George 569.8655 shawn.george@cincinnati-oh.gov Police District 4 569.8600 Nonemergency Police 765.1212 To just make a crime report (no police visit) 352.2960

To learn about Crime in Cincinnati visit: Spotcrime.com Crimereports.com

Truancy Hotline 363.0003 Track property code violations:

http://cagisperm.hamilton-co.org/cpop/ Nextdoor Neighbor Sit e: http://nextdoor.com Request City Services 5916000.com Request A Recycling Cart 591.6000 Report Air Odors 24/7. 946.7777 Where to Recycle Different Things http://earth911.com/

NANA EXECUTIVE BOARD & COMMITTEES

President: Heather Herr heatherherr91@gmail.com Treasurer: Doug Louder Jr.

Douglouder@yahoo.com

1st VP & Strategic Planning: Rick Ruehlmann

rruehlmann@c4financial.com Block Watch: Carolyn Gillman cgillmanwhhs@gmail.com

2nd VP: John Jones jwjphoenix@gmail.com Law & Safety: Carolyn Gillman Dirk Pastoor

cgillmanwhhs@gmail.com dpastoor1@gmail.com

3rd VP: Jimmy Musuraca-Messer jamesallenmusua@hotmail.com Master Plan Update: Ian Smith ian.mowbray.smith@gmail.com

Cor. Sec.: Kelley Bagayoko kelleybagayoko@gmail.com Pedestrian Safety & Strategic Development: David Emery

emeryda@gmail.com

Rec Secretary: Ken Brawner

kbrawner@fuse.net

Editor: Charlene Morse nanacincinnati@gmail.com

Cincinnati’s Best Address with: Beautiful Homes, Great Neighbors & Civic Passion

NANA CALENDAR

• Sunday, May 19, NANA Annual Meeting, 4:00 to 6:00pm, Ryan Messer & Jimmy Musuraca-Messer, 992 Marion Avenue • Tuesday, June 11, NANA General Meeting, 7:00 pm, North Avondale Recreation Center, 617 Clinton Springs Ave.

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Work Inspired by Andy Goldsworthy New School Montessori elementary art teacher, Robin Hartmann, introduced her students to the work of artist Andy Goldsworthy. Andy creates art from found objects in nature, and Robin's students designed their own interpretations using objects from nature found in our Elementary Woods.

Ann Baumgardner, Communications Director