Those bloomin` folk are at it again

SPRING 2013
ISSUE #38
Those bloomin’ folk are at it again...
Mt Adams Community Resources & Events
President: Jim McCarty... jimmccarty@fuse.net
Vice President: Heather Turner ... heather@tstmtadams.com
Secretary: Sue Zimmerman...suejzimmerman @gmail.com
Treasurer: Cynthia Henderson...cynthia.e.henderson@gmail.com
Trustees: Chuck Curran, Heather Turner, Jim Horrigan, Brian McIntosh,
Caroline Meier, David Brecount
Honorary Trustees: Rev. Martin Moran III, Pastor, Holy Cross Immaculata, Dr. Robert Croskery, Minister, Pilgrim Chapel
Mt. Adams News Staff:
Publisher: Sue Zimmerman...suejzimmerman@gmail.com
Editor: M’ellen Horrigan...Mellenpatch5@cinci.rr.com
Advertising: Jim McCarty...jimmcarty@fuse.net and
Jim Horrigan jhorrigan1@cinci.rr.com
Billing: Janet Steiner...janet_steiner@hotmail.com
News Columns & Contributors:
Beautification Assn: Ann Kuehn...annkuehn@cinci.rr.com
Health: Dr Pete Haggenjos...thrivechiropracticcenter.com
Civic Assn Minutes: Sue Zimmerman ...suejzimmerman@gmail.com
Civic Assn. Dues: James Horrigan... jhorrigan1@cinci.rr.com
Hill Yes!: James Steiner... jamessteiner@hotmail.com
Notes from IMAC: Katherine Keough-Jurs <keoughke@hotmail.com>
Pilgrim photos: Lee Rassmussen
Business Guild: Neil Quinn
Art Walk: Marcey Bullerman
Community Squibs: Synonomous
Monthly Meetings:
Business Guild 3rd Tuesday 3pm Tavern on Hill Neil Quinn 381 8696
Civic Association 1st Tuesday/ 7:pm Immaculata Jim McCarty 872-0055
A view from Mt Adams
MABA: 2nd Tuesday/ 7 pm TBA Caroline Meier 665- 4607
Planning and Development Last Tuesday 6:30pm Immaculata Kurt Meier
Square
665 4607
City Contacts:
Adopt A Block: 352-3711 City Events Calendar: 621-6994 City Parks
Calendar: 281-3209
Crime Reporting: 352-2960
City Planning Department: Margaret Wuerstle 352- 4889 or 352- 488
Buildings & Inspections: Mike Fehn 352-1911
Economic Development Dept: Greg Koehler 352-1596
Community Development Dept: Herman Bowling 352-1949
Fire Department: Capt. Bill Long 357-7585 Capt. Steve Coldiron 3577597
Health Department: Beth Abbot 352-1459
Police Department: Officer Doug Neack 352-2978
Don’t forget to visit
Traffic: Bill Lindsay 352-3733
www.mtadamstoday.com
24 Hour On Line 591-6000 .
For more community news
Recreation: Laura Benjamin 281-3209
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MABA: Hibernation is for Perennials
...and Sissies.
By Ann Kuehn
Waiting for re-emergence of the former, and refuting the latter, the
MABA remains “at it.”
The success of the luminary event is tucked under respective
belts (do we really need that extra pad age?). The usual gang
was freezing and sneezing while assembling the kits. We are
very grateful that Neil Bortz and Neil Quinn again allowed us to
re-use the Monastery—a roof is a roof. Dave Zimmerman not
only organized the carriage rides, but he and Sue made a donation. Delivery boys included Art Ranz, Dave Zimmerman, Kurt
Meier, and Ed Kuehn (perhaps we need to rethink the MABA).
Mary Moran picked up the mugs; David DeBra did the copying;
the street captains performed outstandingly; Sweetest Things,
Hair on the Hill, Advantage Bank, and many others offered much
appreciated support. None of it would be possible without the Mt.
Adams residents. Our thanks to each of you, for your purchases
and/or donations.
Barb Bernstein, Jane Duning and Ann Chasser organized the
Christmas party at the Pavilion—the over sixty crowd can still
raise a ruckus. Charlotte Hahn and Tina Russo organized the
Left to right:
Reg Hahn, Maureen Webb, Dan Weinstein, Diana DeBra with
Joey, Kathy Wilson, Caroline Meier, Lanie Boberschmidt, Barbara Kanet, Charlotte Hahn, Judi Cettel, Mary Moran, Bill Moran
Luninaria on the Hill
purchasing, erecting, and decorating of the Christmas tree,
which repeatedly blew down.
Evi McCord picked Sweetest Things for the January meeting,
and attendees were delighted with the location and FOOD.
Caroline Meier announced this is her third and last year as
president. Consternation abounds! Club dues will now be $25.
Four new tires are being purchased for the Zoomin’ Bloomin’
along with a new water pump. A much needed water system for
the Martin Drive Garden remains problematic. Ed Schultz will
again maintain the garden once water is available.
The next MABA meeting will be 2/12/13. Evi promises to come
up with a “fun” location.
Santa comes to the Hill
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Mt. Adams Civic Association
December 4, 2012 Minutes
Meeting, held at HCI Parish Center, was called to order by
MACA president Jim McCarty at 7:00 PM.
REPORTS
Police: Officer Doug Neack reminds us that the Reindog Parade
is this Saturday and the No Parking signs along the parade route
will go up on Friday.
Auto thefts in Mt. Adams have decreased. This past Saturday,
1:30 AM a subject was caught with stolen property. Another local habitual thief was put in jail for 11 months today.
Officer reminds all to keep things locked -- cars, homes, doors
and windows and call 911 if you see suspicious activity. “If it
doesn’t look right to you, it probably isn’t!”
He also alerts residents to be mindful of holiday scams that are
present this time of year.
A call to police is not the same as filing a police report and if a
report is not filed, there can be no follow up to a complaint.
Fire Department - No representative present.
Minutes of the November meeting were approved as posted
online and to email addresses.
Nominations – Jim Horrigan reports the MACA Trustees met and
approved the slate of officers as presented at the last meeting: President – Jim McCarty; Vice President – Heather Turner;
Treasurer – Cynthia Henderson; Secretary – Sue Zimmerman.
Dave Brecount was approved as a new trustee.
President’s Report - Jim McCarty
Thanks you for making 2012 a good year for MACA. He regrets
he did not have an opportunity to give Kelly McHoney a gift
thanking her for her service as Secretary before her move to
Chicago.
Jim would like to see us develop more daytime events, e.g. the
Art Walks, to get people to the Hill and support businesses.
Vice President’s Report – Heather Turner
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Tonight she is reporting
for the Community Life Committee, saying the website is always
looking for information to put on the site. There will be a cookie
decorating for children at the bakery; also planning a breakfast
with Santa; the family game nights will again take place in January, February and March.
Treasurer’s Report - Cynthia Henderson
MACA continues to be financially healthy. The budget process
will begin in January, it will first go to the Trustees, then will be
presented at a MACA meeting.
Cont on p. 6
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Bonded in Dirt
by Synonomous
How does anyone become bonded in dirt ? Good question! The
word “dirt’”has an ubiquitous appeal. Well, think about it. Why
do they call Dusty Baker “Dusty”?…Because people love to
associate people with dirt. All of this is just fine, but what does it
have to do with our community up here on the Hill? As the title
so titillatingly suggests, we’ve got two troopers up here who are
truly bonded in dirt: Don McClurg, who presides over the vegetable garden in the elbow of Parkside Place, and Dr. Ed ‘Spike’
Schultz, the Gartenmeister of Mt. Adams’ gateway garden at the
base of Hill Street.
Don looks the part of an urban gardener: upscale cat hat, trim
jeans always neatly pressed and that plaid shirt of the quintessential mid-western gardener. Don raises all kinds of local
favorite legumes and has varietal flowers interspaced throughout
the garden. The best part is when Don puts out the call to come
and pick the harvest. Most German-heritage folks up here would
fight over his cucumbers. And after the winter onset, Don sets
out more luminary bags throughout his neighborhood than any
three of those hottie garden club chics. All of this comes from a
guy who hails from West By God
Virginia and roots for the Bearcats and the Big Blue. What a
great neighbor he is!
Spike (the moniker he prefers) is your basic ‘too cool for
school’ guy that everybody wants to be like when they grow up.
He is deadly funny except when it comes to his garden down
on Hill Street and, on that topic, he becomes seriously proprietary. He’s proud of that garden and does it show. Doc. Spike
traded in his Hollenbach (dental hand tool) for a spade and
rake. On occasion, he ropes in his old buddy, Dr. Art Ranz,
to help out with the heavy work like spreading mulch. Spike
laughs when he comments that he has no clue who’s honking
at him when he’s down at the garden working, but he always
raises a hand in reply to the horn. These days, he’s had a lot
of people honk because he’s been down there so much taking
care of roses and the like during a wicked drought.
Both Don and Spike work in their gardens because of their
commitment to our community. It doesn’t get better than that!.
Mt. Adams Cinema in the City
Save the dates for this summer’s movie series at Seasongood
Pavilion:
Thursday, June 27
Thursday, July 25
Friday, August 16
Join us for music, movies, prizes, food and lots of fun!
Watch for more information on the movies in the next issue.
December MACA minutes cont’
Mt. Adams Beautification - Caroline Meier
The Luminaria is December 16th from 5:30 – 8:30. Luminary kit
T-shirts, sweatshirts and golf shirts are available. The decorated
tree will be in the Sheppard’s vacant lot on St. Gregory, but the
caroling will take place at the fountain. Towne Properties is putting the wreaths on the light poles on Saint Gregory St. this year.
Towne Properties’ Neil Bortz met with members and agreed to
help get water to the Martin Street garden that is maintained by
the MABA.
Clean, Safe and Attractive – Jim McCarty reporting for David
Brecount. David continues to work on trying to get ‘ambassadors’ up here, to cleanup, help with events, and help visitors with
directions. He is looking for funding.
Membership - Jim Horrigan reports we have more than 100
annual members and those memberships expire at the end of
December.
NSP - Terri Abare: No report
Grapevine - Sue Zimmerman and M’Ellen Horrigan
M’Ellen reports that there will be a $5 increase on small ads for
the Grapevine. That should make it self-sustaining for at least a
year.
Upcoming Events:
1)Tom Nurre reports The Modulators are playing at Next Chapter
at 1:00 Saturday.
2) Next phase of street renovation, Pavilion from St. Gregory
to Belvedere, is funded. Phase Three will be St. Gregory from
Pavilion to Jerome, not yet funded.
Guests:
Florence Parker, OKI
OKI is the metropolitan planning organization for southwest
Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. OKI wants
residents’ feedback on regional issues and asks us to fill out a
survey. The online survey can be found at www.howdowegrow.
org. The information will help in formulating an update to the
2005 plan.
Dave Laing, from City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld’s office updated us on the parking proposal from the City Manager.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55. The next meeting is January 8, 2013, 7:00 pm.
*Note: This is the second Tuesday, changed due to January 1
Holiday.
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by M’ellen Horrigan
competitive prices, and sophisticated cocktails appeal to a
cosmopolitan patron.
In addition, every Friday night, from 5:00-8:00 The Grotto has
a Jazz Happy hour. Later in the evening, the music switches to
acoustic. I’ve seen saxophones, trumpets, keyboards, guitars...
and this Friday, a string trio. The variety is delightful. It’s been at
least a decade since Saint Gregory St. has heard serious blues
and jazz.
Talk to Ashley Stohs, Co-General Manager, and Event Planner
for The Grotto, and you catch the excitement of a new venture
on the Hill. Sited on Saint Gregory St. in the heart of Mt Adams,
The Grotto manages both a slick contemporary style and a
warm ambience.
The Grotto continually introduces new wines to their cellars. For
example, this month they are featuring the wines of Eloa Hills.
This is a multiple award winning winery of Willamette Valley,
Oregon. Later in the spring, they will feature some new organic
wines.
The Grotto, A Grown-up Bar for
Mt. Adams
The Grotto is owned by Pat McCafferty who is a former Texas
Roadhouse franchisee and currently teaches at Miami University
in the Farmer School of Business. Pat was missing the hospitality business and became interested in the site when Neil Bortz
was looking for someone who would make a substantial upgrade
to the bar to appeal to the expanding older population of Mt.
Adams. “I wanted to create a bar with an eclectic urban atmosphere with the focus on wine and live entertainment for our
guests. To me this would be a lot of fun while filling the void of a
market niche In Mt. Adams”, said Pat.
A full house at The Grotto
Ashley Stohs of
The Grotto
It was important to tie the name to the history of Mt. Adams. The
Grotto was named after Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto underneath
Holy Cross Church. The Grotto at Holy Cross was part of the
Good Friday “praying the steps” tradition from 1873 to 1970.
After reaching Immaculata, the Good Friday pilgrims would kiss
the Wayside Crucifix and walk to Holy Cross church and pray at
the Grotto.
This eye friendly venue has already created a new space for
itself in the Hill’s entertainment offerings. Good vintages at
Ashley and her crew are looking forward to the arrival of a new
environmentally approved fireplace. This will create a focus for
the “arm chair” room at the back of the bar. I see this as the
relaxed laid-back conversation pit. Then there’s the long middle
of the room tables for how many?... chatty and alive and fun.
There’s the bar, where you can sit, talk to the bartender and
case the room. There’s even banquettes where you can just
watch everyone. The room has a wide appeal.
Another future event starting Tuesday, Feb. 19th, is the first
Mt Adams Live Comedy Night featuring 7 comics. Showtime Is
7:45 to 9:30. There will be a $3 cover charge.
In March, look for the Irish specials: “Cheers to The Hill”
Jameson,Irish Mist, with a splash of ginger ale with a fresh
lemon wedge server over ice or as a martini. I think you will like
this one, says Ashley to this reporter. I think she’s right.
Keep an eye on this new hot spot on the Hill. I think we have a
winner.
Art Walks Return to the Hill
by Marcey Bullerman
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and families as we look
forward to the 2nd Annual Mt. Adams Art Walk in 2013, from
2 pm to 7pm, on the 2nd Saturdays of spring- April, May, and
June, and fall in September and October.
Some artists from Art Walk 2012
of Mt Adams, with special thanks to: Town Properties, the Mt
Adams Civic Association, and the Mt Adams Business Guild,
who helped get our first year off the ground last year; Tom Nurre,
owner of Monk’s and Next Chapter, who assisted with getting
street banners and signs up; and 4EG (of AliveOne, Pavilion,
and Tap & Go) and Mass Marketing Inc, who each also provided
useful resources. A special thanks also goes out to local artist,
Mark Cummings, who created our first (and awesome) Mt Adams Art Walk poster. I cannot tell him enough how many praises
we received for it.
The Mt. Adams Art Walk will build on the success of last year’s
art walk where the neighborhood became a row of pop-up art
galleries on the 2nd Saturdays of April, May, June and October in 2012. Approximately 40 artists set up at 15 of our local
businesses while neighbors and patrons strolled place to place
taking in the local talent and the neighborhood.
The local artists from last year noted time and again the hospitality of the businesses as well as the warmth of the community
during those Saturday afternoons. As an example, it was often
asked, who is the energetic gentleman who helped us set up
(Don McClurg); or who was the nice and charming man that
came by with the beard (Jim McCarty, President of the Mt
Adams Civic Association). The musicians in our neighborhood
were quite appreciated as well: Allison Bishop at Blind Lemon,
Robert Beckstedt and Jay Aronoff at Next Chapter, Susan
Ferguson at Teak, Nicholas Zeman at Tap & Go, and Tana Matz
at Pavilion.
As the organizer and creator of the event, I extend the same
gratitude as the artists to the friends, neighbors, and businesses
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Letter from the MABG President
The Mt. Adams Business Guild had a lot going on during the last 12 months.
We started the year out a bit rough trying to get funding for Phase 2 of the streetscape.
We are pleased to share Missy Fox’s victory and bids will go out in March. Work should then start in the fall.
The “Hill” was alive as the businesses enjoyed Fat Tuesdays, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Opening Day and then our wonderful spring with patios and decks being full. We moved into fall enjoyed Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving and the 22nd Annual Reindog
Parade.
In 2012, the Mt. Adams merchants shared their business spaces on Saturday afternoons by participating in the first Art Walk. Artists
brought in their work to pre-disclosed locations on the “Hill” which led to those that remembered the past years of art galleries on the
Hill.
Towne Property has also participated in a couple of art related experiences. They donated the wall at 1136 St. Gregory to ARTWORKS, a non-profit organization to showcase the organizations specialty.
The chapel at the Monastery was also in use for 3 months hosting the GRAVITY of LIGHT exhibit by
Doug and Mike Starn sponsored by the Cincinnati Art Museum.
The Guild also sold the property at the corner of Belvedere and Hatch. This will allow the guild to
update brochures and locaters signs as well as help the beautification committee continue to enhance
our beautiful community.
The Mt. Adams Business Guild wishes everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.
Neil J. Quinn
President
Mr Fix-it
by synonomous
Ralph. at any given moment, can be a bon vivant, a hailfellow-well-met, or something on the other end of the
spectrum, all of which is relative, and I hope I’m not his.
Not that it would be a bad thing, but my family already has
its share of actors, more of whom aren’t necessarily needed. (When the Beach Boys talked about vibrations and
excitations, they were singing about what Ralph does to a
room upon his entry-gives it energy. Well, mostly. Compared with Tom Sellick, he gets a two point deduction.)
Ralph’s haute couture is fashionable somewhere on this
planet. I just don’t know where. Heavens knows I’m not
the local resident expert in this area. I picked up a book
about New York one day having lunch in, of all places, Bellevue, and guess what: there was a dude that looked just
like our Ralph. So don’t tell me that Ralph doesn’t have it
going on.
I detect a strange, puzzled look on your face just about
now where a few of you are wondering just who in the
world is Ralph. He’s a real guy who hangs in various places
on the Hill that have sports TVs blaring from the walls and
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also happen to sell adult beverages. His stature is so huge
up here that he used to have his portrait hanging in Longworth’s. Wait a minute. Let me save you a trip. When
Art Lykins sold the restaurant, the absolute only blasted
thing he took with him as he hit the door was... you got
it- Ralph’s portrait. Tell me that Art didn’t have good looks
and taste.
Ralph readily admits that he knows how to have a great
time at the drop of a hat, but don’t let that casual, devilmay-care attitude fool you. Ralph spent his time as a U.S.
Marine honorably serving our beloved U.S.A. Thereafter,
he spent a long patch down in Clearwater Beach living
aboard a working fishing boat. He’ll quickly tell you that
he doesn’t fish: he catches!
The seminal precept up here on the Hill is that when it
comes to overindulgence, WE ALL TAKE TURNS. I’m
not suggesting that Ralph qualifies for a turn-taker, but he’s
had a front row seat observing the guy who’s in the box
this week as town representative.
Ralph is nice, funny, a hard worker of sorts (like the rest
of us up here) and he makes civic contributions to the Hill
that make this place a delight. A lady needs her trash taken
out, Ralph is there. Got an emergency fix-it-now leak,
Ralph is your man. Need someone to run for groceries,
Ralph is at Findley Market filling your order. Ralph, keep
it up. You’re doing good, Baby!!!
Let me offer a plaintiff plea to the artist community up
here: Will somebody do a portrait of Ralph and restore
him to his rightful stall at Longworth’s. It just isn’t right
not to have Ralph hanging from a nail.*
* this is an add-on from another source:
I will tell you a story...
On a balmy clean-up day here on the Hill, while eating the
free lunch kindly offered by the new Longworth owners, 3
gentlemen of local inhabitance remained after the crowd
had dispersed. (The beer was free for the afternoon). Let’s
call them Chuck, Jim, and Joe. These three over indulged
gentlemen began to lament the disappearance of the stately
portrait that once hung over the fireplace with a plaque
naming him as Nicholas Longworth of Mt Adams fame.
It was noted that “someone had seen said portrait for sale
at Ferguson’s Antiques . ( flooded-out, later bought-out by
“design” folk and flunked-out)
Our heroes decided to pool their resources and rescue the
portrait....the honor of the Hill was involved ! The result
was a rollicking spree of a wild goose chase from locale
to locale involving an ever descending list of less and less
respectable establishments claiming they had seen it....
that-a-way. These three tipsy clowns, who collectively had
been antiquing 2 1/2 times in their lives, became instant
experts on the state of commercially offered age-enhanced
ephemera in the city of Cincinnati. Alas, Old Nick remains
elusive and un-reclaimed. Sigh…
Ya want vodka or gin?
A Combined Pilgrim-HCI Choir
Trust me, this wasn’t my idea
What’s Christmas without a carriageride?
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Santa arrives on Mt Adams
Holiday
fashion
statement
The Modulators at Next Chapter
The Irony of it All…
by Ann Kuehn
Just as the MABA lawsuit against the MOMABA (Men of Mt.
Adams Beautification Association) was revving up, information
surfaced that the impetus for the MABA came from a man! (Last
year the men were getting a bit too full of themselves.) Back to
square one, ladies.
In 1995, George Morano, was the Mt. Adams Civic Association
Chair of Parks and Playgrounds. George wanted Mt. Adams
to be “a garden of Eden” and (so like a man) handed the ball to
Tina Russo. “But George”, said Tina, “I don’t know much about
flowers.” “Doesn’t matter”, replied George, “you know how to
organize people.”
The original group was small, but energetic. With financial help
from the City, George bought 20 large pots. The pots were
placed in the business district; the garden club planted the pots.
Expectations of business owners watering unfortunately dribbled
to a halt. The garden club members watered by hand—hauling
multiple gallon jugs in trunks of cars. Gardens at Martin Drive,
Hill St., Parkside, and Elsinore were planted and maintained,
and continue to be so.
The first fundraiser was a Shed Sale in 1997, where residents
and visitors traded/sold plants and garden tools. Winnie Brueing
chaired the first garden tour (13 gardens) in 1998. June 18,
2013 is the date for the Mt. Adams Sunset Garden Stroll. Judi
Cettel and her committee members hope to raise the bar with
this event.
The first Christmas tree lighting at the fountain was in 1998.
The subsequent annual luminary event has become the major
fundraiser for MABA with proceeds allowing the purchase of the
Zoomin’ Bloomin’ to replace tedious hand watering. The City
of Cincinnati in1998 was the year that they allocated funds for
watering systems in the Elsinore and Hill St. gardens.
Past presidents of the MABA include Tina Russo, Michelle
Green, Evi Branzhaf- McCord, Mary Moran (twice), and Caroline
Meier( in her third and last year). MABA asks Grapevine readers to ignore the MABA/MOMABA two-step—all quite tongue in
cheek, which having run its course, needs to be dropped. Tina
Russo deserves special thanks for providing the information for
this article.
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COMMUNITY
We work, play and live in one of the most desirable communities in Cincinnati. This is a bold statement, but I believe an accurate
one! Mt. Adams, over the years, has worked hard to maintain a great balance of living spaces surrounded by beautiful parks,
strong healthy businesses, places of worship, venues of entertainment and shopping. We have developed a strong Civic Association and Business Guild that work together to further the betterment of this community. We should all be proud and continually
challenged to enhance this wonderful neighborhood. Membership and involvement are paramount to the success of any community, please join and become involved.
A fresh idea has been presented to help with our community spirit - a community garden for growing fresh foods. This idea has
come from various neighbors and they are looking for places on the Hill for these gardens. If you have ideas, please come forth
with your suggestions. Spring is approaching and with proper planning this is something we could move forward with, who knows
maybe we will grow grapes and return to our “roots”!
Please continue with your strong sense of community involvement and support as we continually enhance our respite on the Hill.
Farmer’s Market in Appreciation
It was just about a year ago that I first started calling local
farmers for the Mt. Adams Farmers’ Market. I had never put a
farmers’ market together before so I learned a lot about running
a market from fellow market managers. A special thank you to
Donna, the Loveland Market Manager, for being such a guiding voice. And, a special thank you to the founder of Paradise
Found, Randall Ball, for delivering organic food to my door all
those years and for directing me to several local farmers in the
areas.
We found our first home at the Monastery. Surrounded by the
grand architecture of the Monastery, Towne Properties provided
the modern amenities. Not only did Towne Properties provide the
space, they also allowed us to use their electricity and their trash
dumpsters. And, quite often you could find Neil Bortz buying
Ryan’s vegetables, Da’Mon’s bread and Georgia’s flowers. But,
the weather was changing and it was time to bring the summer
market to an end.
We ended our season with a Community Celebration at the Mt.
Adam’s Pilgrim Chapel. We shared a delicious dinner, listened
to speakers and then danced to the global jazz of Eugene Goss
and Billy Larkin. And, that night we announced that we would
open a Winter Market at Mt. Adam’s Pilgrim Chapel. It is in
deep appreciation that we say thank you to Jim McCarty for his
support of the Community Celebration. Sadly it was not to be.
..We want to say a thank you to the Mt. Adams Pilgrim Chapel
for welcoming the Mt. Adams Farmers’ Market in for our Winter
Market Our last market day will be on February 16th. Wie will be
back in the spring. We’ll see you then.Mary Barr Rhodes
Jim McCarty, President
Mt. Adams Civic Assn.
jimmccarty@fuse.net
the
grotto
wine bar
Join us for Happy Hour every day
from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm, $1 off all drinks.
Every Friday Happy Hour we have
live Jazz music
and
a wine tasting conducted by
one of our wine suppliers.
The Grotto on Mt Adams
Hill Yes! What’s it all about Ida?
by Jim Steiner
I’ve often wondered how artists find inspiration, and last summer,
I had the chance to see how it was done. I was working with the
ArtWorks team - they make public art in Cincinnati - creating our
new mural at 1140 St. Gregory St. In the process, I met lead artist Tina Westerkamp and was present as she turned imagination
into reality.
Tina got her creative juices flowing by doing extensive research
on Mount Adams history and looking at historical photos of the
Hill. She spent hours roaming the Hill to learn firsthand the significance of all our old buildings. She and her team had to create
a plan to place the mural above a busy driveway and not interrupt traffic. Traditionally, murals are painted directly onto a wall
but this one was done off-site at Holy Cross Church and installed
piece-by-piece using scaffolding lowered from the building roof.
While doing research for a project she was creating for the Cincinnati Convention Center, she discovered Nicholas Longworth,
an early developer of Mt. Adams, and fell in love with his vision
and passion to achieve it. She included Nicholas in one of her
three proposals but the selection committee didn’t choose the
design that included Nicholas.
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Not one to be discouraged, Tina let ArtWorks know she wanted
to do a mural in Mount Adams, so she could get her fixation for
Nicholas out in the open. That happened last summer when
she created our historical mural. Learn about the mural and the
symbolism and people it portrays by visiting the site and using
this Hill Yes! article as your guide.
Nicholas Longworth stands far left when you are facing the mural. In the 1830s, he grew grapes in Eden Park, cross-pollinated
strawberries, created Golden Wedding Champagne and was our
first entrepreneur. He’s wearing a coat covered with grapes, and
a strawberry hat, while holding a golden wine goblet and standing atop the vineyards and gardens in Eden Park. The branch
in his right hand has silver apples hanging from it, a reference
to Irish folklore. The branch and apples occur in the underworld.
Nicholas is ringing the apples/bells in our world which legend
says creates cooperation and harmony. There are three windows at Nicholas’s feet. A beeline extends from the top of the
middle window representing the beehives Nicholas kept.
The beeline, which is also a genealogical line, leads to the next
person in the mural, Maria Longworth, Nicholas’s granddaughter
and the founder of Rookwood Pottery, the first woman owned
internationally recognized business in Cincinnati. On her left
shoulder is a Rook, representing her pottery and below her left
arm is an image of Mary McLaughlin, an early rival in the pottery
business. The poppies growing from Mary’s head were taken
from a piece she created and represent ideas streaming from
her mind. Maria is holding a paintbrush representing her creativity and art.
Archbishop John Purcel, the first Archbishop of Cincinnati, is
next in line. Purcel was on an ocean voyage in a storm that
threatened his ship. He prayed to Mary, the mother of Jesus,
asking her to spare the ship. He promised to build a votive offering to her on a prominent point in Cincinnati if the ship survived.
It did and, in 1860, he built Immaculata Church. Behind his head
is imagery taken from the Eye of God window behind the sanctuary at Immaculata Church. The fleur-de-lis and wall designs to
his right were copied from Holy Cross Church and a red heart
on his chest represents the Passionist Order of Priests who he
invited to minister to Mt. Adams Catholics. The Passionists were
on Mt. Adams for 125 years. The water streaming from the heart
to the tan boat below represents his trial at sea and his promise
to Mary.
The next face belongs to Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel who built
an observatory on Mt. Adams in 1845. John Quincy Adams dedicated the observatory - Mount Adams is named for him – and his
name appears at the bottom of a journal page beneath Mitchel
written by a 16 year old girl who was present at the dedication.
A stylized star appears between and above Mitchel and Purcel.
It represents either heaven and spirituality or astronomy and
science. The clouds remind us weather forecasting began at the
observatory. Behind Mitchel is the current observatory in Mount
Lookout, which succeeded the Mount Adams Observatory.
The ArtWorks team - Front row from L – Lisa MeridaPaytes, teaching artist, Tam Nguyen and Ximena
Flores, teaching artist. Row two from L – Virginia
Johnson, Maddie Delgado, Sean Redmond, and Alex
Logsdon. Row three from L – Jazmin Smith, Theodore
Simon and Lauren Jones. Back row from L – Julian
Gregory, Jim Steiner, nice guy, Tina Westerkamp, lead
Ida Martin is the last figure and looks out on her Hill from atop
the hollow Sycamore tree legend says she inhabited. She was
the first European to live on the Hill and represents the strong,
pioneering spirit necessary to survive in her new home. She is
portrayed as the mother of Mount Adams and her face reflects
wisdom, sorrow, and peace. The roots of the tree beneath her
extend to nourishing water representing creativity and innovation, characteristics necessary to keep communities vital and
growing.
There’s plenty more symbolism but space limits me from including it. Please call or email if you want to know more.
Our community is artistically and historically well interpreted by
Tina’s mural. She has given us a piece of public art for which
we can all be proud. Thanks to all who helped make our mural a
reality
To the left, The Art Works Mural at 1140 St Gregory St.
Mt Adams...J. Miles Wolf Photo
Now open: you can Lunch, Brunch, or Munch at The
Sweetest Things on the corner of Hatch and Louden
Holy Cross – Immaculata Update
By: Elaine Fuell
HCI Hilltoppers
If you are a senior in Mt. Adams, we invite you to join the Holy
Cross – Immaculata Hilltoppers. Everyone is welcome!
On Tuesday, February 12th the Hilltoppers started their day with
Mass followed by lunch at Olive Garden and then a guided tour
of St. Mary’s Seminary. On Tuesday, March 11th they will have a
St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Claddagh Irish Pub.
In April, the Hilltoppers will visit Cincinnati’s new Horseshoe Casino. May’s outing will be a picnic and in June they look forward
to visiting La Comedia.
If you would like to participate in this
or other HCI Community Outreach
opportunities please call Elaine Fuell
at 513-721-6544.
Holy Week/Easter at HCI
As always, Holy Week, and especially Good Friday, will be a busy
time in Mt. Adams and at HCI.
Please see the special insert in this month’s Grapevine for more
information about our Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter schedule.
We wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Easter!
For more information about these and any other events at HCI,
please call the parish office at 513-721-6544 or visit our website
at www.hciparish.org.
For more information or to RSVP please call Nancy Feldman at
513-621-9152 and let us know if you need transportation.
Community Outreach
Twice a year, parishioners at Holy Cross – Immaculata serve
dinner to the homeless at Nast Trinity Church in Over-the-Rhine.
On January 27th, parishioners served a barbeque dinner,
prepared by Dixie Cherrington, with desserts are furnished by
parishioners. The next dinner at Nast Trinity Church will be later
in the year.
Parrish Bids Farewell to Director of
Music and Worship, Michael
Johnson
It is with mixed feelings HCI bid farewell to the winsome and popular Mr Johnson in two recent receptions. First a Parrish-wide brunch and celebration
of this young man’s future was held after Sunday
Mass. Several gifts were given to wish him well in
his new desk at St John the Baptist in Harrison.
In addition to his new parrish duties, Michael adds
new Spiritual ventures to his agenda. After a year
of Novitiate training, Michael has been accepted
as an Oblate in the Order of Saint Benedict. No
Ladies, this does not remove him from the social
scene. An Oblate is a Laic position and commitment.
Oblates associate themselves as a lay persons with
a Benedictine Community and integrate work and prayer in the
community.
HCi will miss his quirky humor, musical virtuosity, and amazing organizational skills in shaping up
the procession of Ritual Life in the
Parrish. Personally, this editor is really
going to miss his quick flourish with all
forms of Computer impedimentia Our
forms and charts, and sign-up sheets
haven’t look this good in years!
As of this writing, a planned surprise
“Roast” by the choir has been postponned by the Guest of Honor’s Flu.
It will be hosted by our superb 3 Bassi
at the Dakota Street estate of Mike
and Pauline Daly. By the time this is
published, I am certain that the gag gifts
and good cheer will have been enjoyed
by all.
Michael, we are confident, will be a man we all shall brag
and say “we knew him when. “ Bon Voyage.
Pilgrim Chapel : Always Something
Happening
With the start of the New Year, Pilgrim has had some challenges.
First of all, Dr. Bob’s surgery in September did not help his severe and constant back pain. He underwent a lengthy surgery in
January and the second time seems to be the charm. As of this
posting Dr. Bob is on his way to recovery. Dr. Richard Jameson
conducted the service on January 6 and Dr. Don Dixon, retired
minister of Hyde Park Methodist, filled the pulpit the rest of the
month. Dr. Don, a long time friend of Dr. Bob, fit right in with his
story telling style and interesting messages.
In November, a group organized by Roz Chaiken had a private
tour of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum Center and then
dinner at Roz’s and a discussion with Rachel Harris. Rachel is a
PhD candidate in Bible and Ancient Neareast Studies at Hebrew
Union College in Clifton. It was an enlightening experience for
those who attended. Much thanks to Roz for arranging the event
and hosting the dinner in her home.
Also in December, the congregation donated money and gifts for
the Camp Washington UCC Gifts of the Manger project giving
families an opportunity to obtain gifts and food for the Christmas season. The Pilgrim Chapel choir performed with the Holy
Cross Immaculata choir for Luminary Night. The annual Christmas Tableaux with the friendly beasts was a huge success with
our children acting as shepherds and angels and our four legged
friends taking the roles of donkeys, lambs, camels, and doves
(our small dogs). Christmas Eve was our candlelight service.
The last Sunday of December was a song fest of carols and
favorite hymns and Football Sunday with members wearing their
school colors. The message was how football relates to life.
January 6, Epiphany Sunday, the children of Pilgrim re-enacted
the magi with their gifts for the Christ child. This was the first
time we recreated the scene, and it was a great success.
February 10 was our annual meeting
and potluck lunch. It also was Evolution
Sunday. Science and religion are not at
odds. Science is God’s way of revealing
his creation. A book of note is Michael
Dowd’s Thank God for Evolution. Several years ago Michael Dowd spoke at
Pilgrim Chapel.
Karaoke, our fundraiser at the Wine Grotto, was held Luminary
Night, Jan.1, and Feb 17. The donations will be for lighting and
security improvements of the church and the manse. In addition, we are raising money for a memorial garden dedicated to
the innocents of senseless violence.
Spring events will include the After Derby luncheon with all the
typical derby food Burgoo, Hot Browns, Mint Juleps, Bread
Pudding,and more. Then there will be Derby related games and
of course a hat contest.
Above left, Nicky Russo “stars” the tree as Rod
Browne helps the kids decorate.
Above right, A cast didn’t stop Shirley Coffey from
performing.
Join us any Sunday at 10:30 for service and coffee hour after.
There are always talented musicians with awesome performances and thought provoking messages. Pilgrim Chapel also
makes an excellent wedding venue. If you are interested in a
wedding contact our new wedding coordinator,
Kathie Uhlmansiek, at kuhlmansiek@fuse.net.
At right, the whole cast of the Christmas Tableaux
performed with aplomb.
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Mt. Adams Civic Association
January 8, 2013 Minutes
Meeting held at HCI Parish Center was called to order by MACA
president Jim McCarty at 7pm.
Reports:
Police: Officer Doug Neack and Lt. Mike Fern spoke. Lt. Fern
is the new district commander for second shift (1pm-11pm). Lt.
Fern introduced himself and gave his background. December
had less auto reports, but last week there were problems at the
Playhouse areas of parking. As always they reminded us to
keep police informed. There was criminal damaging at the Bar
and Grille…two arrests were made.
Minutes: Approved and posted to member email addresses.
President’s Report: Jim McCarty…There have been zoning
concerns on Fort View. MACA ,is only notified of building plans
if a variance is needed. However, an audience member contributed, it appears some builders submit plans within the zoning
regulations and then are skirting the specifications; thus exceeding code. Kurt Meier’s committee is aware of the situation. Most
violations deal with height and where the origin of measuring
the height (existing ground or proposed ground) and roof line
heights. There are some problems with the parcel of land by
the Art Club which the city auctioned off. The Art Club maintains
that they have a lease on the land, and the city shouldn’t have
sold it. Graffiti popping up has been reported to 5916000.com
and it has been taken care of by the city. If you see graffiti email
the address and specifically designate the location. The Casino
sign on Gilbert (80 foot sign discussed at previous meeting) was
denied by the city zoning board.
Vice President’s Report: Heather Turner had nothing to report
Treasurer’s Report: Jim McCarty for Cynthia Henderson that we
are financially healthy with cash at hand less accounts payable
is $9,485.43. Budget process will be in March. NSP funding is
the biggest variable, and we shouldn’t depend on it. Lifetime
membership is 132. Membership for 2013 so far is 10. People
may join after the meeting. Many lifetime members still donate
money too.
Committee Reports
MABA: Evi Banzhaf McCord reported that Caroline Meier was
out of town and would report on Luminary night next meeting.
MABA will meet Tues. Jan. 15 at The Sweetest Thing at 6:30.
Tina Russo reported that the tree came down by itself the rest of
the garland will be taken down this week.
Clean, Safe and Attractive. Zand Walters reported that they
are working on Ambassador Program… The biggest problem for
her is the vomit on the street. The city has also been good on
removing reported graffiti.
Cont. p. 22
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NSP Teri – no report
Community Life Heather – no report
Grapevine Sue – Spring deadline is February 1; the spring issue
should be in mailboxes March 1. Any ad changes or additions
should be in by Feb. 1. Anyone with an article or idea should
email Sue at suejzimmerman@gmail.com
Upcoming Eventts
Mt. Adams Art Walk: Marcey Bullerman announced the return of
Art Walk on second Saturdays of Spring April 13, May 11, June
8 and in the fall Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. This year they will be
attaching an ad sheet to every Art Directory Map where businesses may offer specials/coupons. For the spring the ad will
cost $50 a month or $125 for all three months. More information
will follow.
Discussions: Issues brought up at the meeting.
City outsourcing of parking. There was an inquiry by Brian
Frank about what the possibilities with the outsourcing of parking
could mean to the Hill. The company could put parking meters
up on the hill. If this occurred it could hurt the business area and
residents. Bob Deck added that is what happened in Chicago
and fees there are outrageous. It was suggested we invite some
City Council members to our meeting and get the pros and cons
of the outsourcing and our concerns.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50. The next meeting will be
Feb. 5, 2013 at 7pm.
February 2013 minutes
Meeting was called to order at 7pm by Jim McCarty
Police Department Report …Officer Doug Neack said that it’s
been really quiet on the hill and had no crimes to report. He did
report that February 9 is the second annual of the Undie Run
1-3pm. The course with be St. Gregory to Hatch to Paradrome
to Ida to Celestial to Jerome and back up to Longworth’s.
Minutes were approved as sent via email.
President’s Report… At the next meeting John Cranley will be
present to give information on the plan to Out Source Parking
and how it may affect Mt. Adams and Downtown. Since the matter is scheduled for a vote in March, Jim McCarty said that they
will try to get a a
Vice-President… There was no report.
Treasurer’s Report… Cynthia Henderson reported “We’re
good!” Last year’s accounts payable have been turned in. Next
year’s budget from the City is unknown and we always need
money to float to pay that will eventually be paid by sponsors.
Trustees will be meeting to finalize the budget for this year. Jim
McCarty added that MABA and Grapevine are self-sufficient
which aids our stability. Movie Night brings in money. National
Night Out costs us $1,000 and Mutt Mitts run $1,000 to $2,000.
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We also have invested in the pool in the past. We have 11-13
dispensers on the Hill. Perhaps we can get sponsors to help
cover the costs.
MABA... Caroline Meier said that Luminary was the best one
yet. We made more money. Thanks to all who contributed to
the success. Caroline went down to City Council. About 5 years
ago the City decided to plant pots in 7 neighborhoods and have
the Park Board to plant them spring, summer, and fall and to
water them. Another neighborhood suggested that the money
be spread out the money. At the meeting to discuss this 13 out
of 20 neighborhoods affected came. The Park Board proposed
for 2013 to fund the original 7 neighborhoods and in 2014 do
matching funds. MABA proposed that they plant all neighborhoods once, but Park Board felt that it wouldn’t keep the pots
maintained. The Park Board said Mt. Adams does the best job
of the neighborhoods without Park Board support. We actually do the hill gardens and pots at less cost, so Caroline asked
about the possibility of matching funds for hanging baskets.
Spring Clean Up is March 23. We will meet at Bow Tie and
lunch will be provided by one of the restaurants on the Hill.
Planning and Development… Kurt Meier reported that 1136
Fortview was taken to a zoning review by the owner of 1134
Fortview. The new construction substantially obscured the view
of 1134. Kurt said the problem lies in fact that the current zoning code needs to be rewritten to eliminate many gray areas.
Kurt’s committee supported the 1134 complaint. Unfortunately,
our committee only has advisory capacity. Jim McCarty says
that we are being pro-active. The committee is Kurt Meier, Jim
McCarty, Chad Belt, and Tina Russo. Kurt said the committee
dedicated to keeping the views.
Clean, Safe and Attractive… David Brecount mentioned that
the view corridor legislation did not pass, but it should come up
again. We were close to passing it in City Council, but when
David Crowley who was a prominent supporter, died the issue
lost steam. It was also pointed out that there is an empty lost on
Fortview and one due for demolition which will no doubt bring
up zoning problems. Another problem on Belvedere is the loss
of parking due to driveway cuts. Form based code is designed
to conform to surviving houses and is needed to protect the
“walkingness” of a community.
Community Life… No report.
NSP…Teri not present. Cynthia Henderson said that Teri turned
in all receipts to receive our $5,000 from the neighborhood fund.
Grapevine… The next issue is going to the printer this week and
should be in the mailboxes March 1. M’ellen reported that if all
advertisers pay their bills, the spring issue may be $50 profit.
Upcoming events: Farmer’s Market will be Feb. 16 and then
stop until mid May. Sue Zimmernan reported that anew location
was needed for the spring and Tom Nurre volunteered the idea
of having the market in the Next Chapter’s courtyard. Tom was
given Mary Barr Rhodes email to explore this possibility. Lee
Rassmussen announced that Symphony will now be open for
Sunday Brunch.
A Celluloid Mind...
Film from the Past
By Kathleen Scully Hueneman
There were many door-to-door salesmen. The sock man was
my favorite salesman. He was short, fat, wore metal-rimmed
glasses that steamed up when he came into our kitchen, and he
spoke with a German accent. He came every Saturday night and
carried a pair of doubled paper shopping bags full of all kinds
of socks. Mam usually purchased a number of pairs since there
were four men in the family. My father especially enjoyed talking
to the sock man since Dad understood German even though he
was born of Irish immigrant parents here in Cincinnati.
Another gentleman came to our side door regularly. He was a
musician. He played a banjo. The strange thing was that his
hand that held the pick was wrapped with a black cloth and the
pick protruded just enough to hold it in place so that he could
play. I wondered what was under that wrapping. I never found
out. Dad would always say we could afford a few “coppers” to
give to him, and I got to hand him the pennies. He always said,
“Thank you,” played another tune, and then left until another
time.
Mr. Davidoff was our insurance man. Agents were assigned different territories and collected from their customers door to door.
Mam had all the children in the family covered by what were
called “Nickel Policies” in case any of us were unlucky enough
not to make it to age fifteen. I made it to fifteen and thought I
would get the money because it was in my name. I got a new
dress, instead.
The most interesting visitors were the men who were out of work
and had to beg for money or food because they had nothing.
If they were lucky enough to find a house where the residents
would share with them, they marked the house or sidewalk with
their own special markings with chalk to indicate this to others
in the same situation. Mam tried to share whatever we had with
these poor men. However, there was one man in particular that
I was never allowed to open the door to or help in any way. He
had red hair and a scary face. He also drank Sterno, my mother
told me. How she knew I never knew, but I believed her.
One man still stands out in my memory. He looked very neat in
a navy blue suit and a white shirt when he knocked at out back
door to ask Mam if she could give him some food. When we
looked more closely we could see that the cuffs on his jacket
were frayed, and the white shirt appeared to be clean but
wrinkled. My mother had him sit down in the yard at an upright
wooden orange crate and another orange crate turned sideways. She reheated left-over coffee, fried some eggs, fixed
some bread and butter and brought it out to him. I watched him
eat and we even talked to each other. He had a little girl just like
me, he said, and was looking for some work, any work. When he
finished eating, we wished him luck. He thanked us and went on
his way. When I picked up the dishes to bring into the kitchen, I
found a penny under the plate.
I particularly wanted to mention orange crates since my brothers staked out the grocery stores to be the first to grab a crate
that was put out for the trash men. They became whatever was
in my brothers’ minds—a wagon, a storage box, anything their
imaginations came up with.
It’s springtime at the Art Museum and the artwork is in full bloom!
Experience the vibrant and multifaceted collection of photography by James Welling in the first comprehensive exhibition of
work by the artist. Welling’s creations occupy a realm hovering
between painting, sculpture and traditional photography, testing
the bounds of photography today. James Welling: Monograph
is on view through May 5. With Corporation to Community: Selected Paintings and Silver from P&G (on view through Jun 29),
the Art Museum celebrates the community spirit of The Procter &
Gamble Company with this exhibition of selected paintings and
silver from the generous donations of its corporate collections.
Exhibition includes work from artists such as Elizabeth Nourse,
John Henry Twachtman and Joseph Henry Sharp. Stop in to see
our newest set of wheels, the 1957 Jaguar XK140 OTS on view
until Apr7)
For the first time, the Art Museum opened the curatorial process to our entire staff. Any staff member was able to propose
an exhibition, the finalists posted to the public for voting. The
winning exhibition, Behind the Seams: Exhibiting and Conserving Fashion and Textiles, will be on view through Apr 28th. The
exhibition includes exclusive chances to see fashion in action
during Drop-In Demos! Curator of Fashion and Textiles Cynthia
Amneus will reveal the process of making her famous paper wigs
on Mar 24, while Textiles Conservator Chandra Obie will provide
tips on caring for your own fashion collection on Apr 14.
At the Art Museum, we want to keep your intellect in fashion too,
and our spring lecture series is sure to do just that. On Mar 10,
Ulysses Grant Dietz, Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative
Arts at the Newark Museum will present the 17th Annual Kreines
Lecture on Art And Design, From Platinum to Plastic: Collecting
Jewelry for an Art Museum. Also in March we continue our new
series of conversations with Cincinnati artists during ARTiculate.
On Mar 20, join Casey Riorden Millard (“Shark Girl”) as she
discusses her large-scale installations, ceramic works, paintings
and drawings. On May 15 hear from former Art Academy professor Stewart Goldman. APR 3 we welcome Theaster Gates from
the University of Chicago for the 16th Annual Benesse Lecture
on Art and a discussion of contemporary social practice. Sample
gourmet hot chocolate and learn about early chocolate drinking
in colonial America at this year’s annual Colonial Dames Lecture
on May 8 with Amanda Lange, Curator of Historic Interiors at
Historic Deerfield.
But, if you just need an evening to relax, our Art After Dark Final
Friday happy hours will continue through the summer months.
Occurring the last Friday of each month, 5 – 9 p.m., the entire
Art Museum is open for special evening hours with musical
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entertainment, cash bar and select appetizers. Art After Dark is
always FREE and open to the public. Check our website calendar for performance and tour schedules.
Looking ahead: we will be celebrating all things local with Cincinnati Summer, a season full of programming and exhibitions
including Eternal Summer: The Art of Edward Henry Potthast
(Jun 8 – Sep 8). And as always, our summers include fun for the
whole family! The Cincinnati Art Museum Summer Classes are
held for children ages 5-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:0011:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m.), June 18 – August 15. Delve into
art this summer with eight weeks of classes packed with exciting
art projects, gallery games, and fun! Each week children will
discover all aspects of visual art through various themes and activities. Register for multiple weeks to enjoy all we have to offer!
Registration fee includes all materials and snacks. See website
for pricing and details.
About the Cincinnati Art Museum
Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. The Art Museum is closed on Mondays. The Art Museum
is FREE, EVERYDAY! The Art Museum is located at 953 Eden
Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. For general information, call
(513) 639-2995 or visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Sometimes we hear good news about good people , old Mt. Adams folk, and we just have to share. Libby Cherrington grew up
as a “Hillite.” Many Seniors on the Hill remember her “helping” in
the kitchen of her mother’s restaurant, Cherrington’s...of long Mt
Adams fame. From “nky.com” we reprint the following.
Mercy Montessori cookbook comes
out of caring
Contributed By: Lisa Galvin-Sang | Mercy Montessori
A group of fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders at Mercy Montessori
raised more than $400 for students of Monmouth Beach School
whose building was devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
The children in Libby Cherrington’s circle collaboratively selected
a service project to support the New Jersey school formerly
attended by a classmate’s sibling prior to their family’s move to
Northern Kentucky.
“My little sister felt really sad for her old school,” said sixth-grader Patrick Klesa. “I told the kids in my circle about it and they
wanted to help.”
This group of Mercy Montessori students planned, designed,
produced and promoted the book of recipes and was pleased
with the response from their school community. The cookbook
is a collection of favorites from their families’ dinner tables.
“The children managed the entire project. Having ownership
of the process meant a lot to them, particularly because it was
Patrick’s sister’s previous school,” said Cherrington. “At Mercy
we encourage students to take a leadership role. Our circle
chooses a service project each quarter that is kid-driven. My
goal is to put them in the driver’s seat and watch their success.”
The Montessori students were happy to receive a thank you
from Superintendent Brian Farrell of the Monmouth Beach
School District Jan. 28. He expressed his thanks to the East
Walnut Hills school children “We continue to use all donations
to rebuild our classrooms and get back a sense of normalcy,”
Farrell said.
Following the hurricane in late October, the New Jersey students were absorbed into a number of regional schools in their
area. Farrell is optimistic that the Monmouth Beach School will
be ready to reopen its doors sometime in the spring.
Pictured from front left are Julia Duell (Amberley Village),
Nathan Keesee (Hyde Park), Gabe Hack (College Hill), Emily
Power (Hyde Park), Nora Kocasckitz (Columbia Tusculum) and
James Page (Amberley Village); second row, Wolfie Windholtz
(Clifton), Patrick Klesa (Fort Thomas), Henry Burchett (Hyde
Park), Charlie Steward (Hyde Park), Clare Brennan (Pleasant
Ridge), Samantha Jenike (Mount Lookout), Audrey Peters (Anderson Township) and teacher Libby Cherrington (ColumbiaTusculum).
New Column
There’s a bit of irony here. Dixie is hard at work on her own
cookbook. Sorting through 3 generations of family receipes,
and 20+ years of restaurant offerings is not easy. Try it.
From the start, she was told by an experienced restauranteur
and cook book author that the feat would be a five year journey.
She is in year three., and hopes to beat that calendar. Dixie
sees 2013 as being her lucky year. Perhaps Libby’s class can
help get “Cherrington’s Classics” to press.
Next month the Grapevine would like to off two new items of
interest. One column will be titled “Fork and Cork”, and one
“What’s on Tap.” If a Hill restaurant or bar has a new seasonal
offering, we will mention it here. We’ll remind you closer to the
next issue. MCH, SJZ
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Incredible, Edible Eggs!
Mt. Adams Sunset Garden Stroll
Taking Shape
by Dr Pete Haggenjos
Eggs are one of the healthiest, most nutrient dense foods
available. In fact, even the worst quality of eggs, from chickens
raised in the least responsible manner, still are a healthy food
choice. Currently, there are very few meaningful labels to help
us determine the best quality of eggs at the grocery store. It
is a common misconception that terms such as “Free Range,”
“Cage Free,” and “Organic” imply that farmers give their
chickens access to the outdoors. These confusing labels may
lead you to think you are making a better choice; however, very
few of these terms actually mean a whole lot. For example,
“Free Range” is not even a regulated term for eggs so this can
be used by absolutely anyone. All that’s needed is a door to
the outside that gives the chickens access to an outdoor area,
whether they actually use it or not. “Organic,” simply means
the hens were fed organic feed, regardless of the ingredients.
The best tasting and most nutritious eggs can be found
at local farmers markets from farmers who keep their chickens
outdoors and let them roam around in the sun, eating bugs.
Chickens need to be outdoors in order to get vitamin D from the
sun and protein from eating bugs and worms. Real pastured
eggs have 5 times more vitamin D, 2/3 more vitamin A, 2 times
more omega-3 fatty acids, 3 times more vitamin E, and 7 times
more beta carotene than factory farmed supermarket eggs.
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Statue atop Immaculata circa 1903
Mark your calendars for Mt. Adams first Sunset Garden Party
Tour on June 18 (rain date 6/19) 6-9pm. Plan to invite your
family and friends for a night out after work in Mt. Adams. Enjoy
live music and refreshments while strolling through eight of
Mt. Adams most charming gardens and the Garden Boutique
located at the fountain on St. Gregory Street, will open at 5:30
p.m. The tour begins with a complimentary cocktail in the garden
of The Blind Lemon Café.
Free parking in designated areas and a complimentary shuttle
service will be available for those who would rather not traverse
some of the hilly streets. Tickets may be purchased in advance
online or from Sue Zimmerman (suejzimmerman@gmail.com
or 513.651.2245) and Margaret Mock (margaret.mock@ih.k12.
oh.us or 513.403.1778) for $22 May 1 through June 15. Tickets
will be available the day of the event at The Blind Lemon Café
on Hatch Street. Visit mtadamstoday.com for more information.
A 1903 photo of Statue of Mary being hauled by
mule team to the top of Immaculata Church
A View of the Mount
“April is the cruelest month.” With all due respect to Mr. Eliot and his “Wasteland,” March gets my vote for the bottom of the barrel.
It’s gray…and ugly! Which brings us to this month’s cover feature…the Mount Adams Beautification Association. Just looking at their
handiwork, I feel better already.
Okay, we often take their work for granted. We don’t notice the small pockets of quiet serenity and cheer that dot our Hill landscape…you know, those scrubby little “ to whom does that belong ” spots that the MABA adopts and transforms. Nor do we really
see the multitude of their sidewalk planter pots, until they assault us in full flush. By the time we really pay attention to the drifts of
variegated greenery and clouds of color, months of care have gone into each container and oasis.
Do we just assume elves crowd the Hill in the wee hours to do the sweat equity of fundraising, planning, purchasing, planting,
deadheading, weeding, pruning, and watering, watering, watering? …Perhaps not, at least not in the summer of 2012. In the hottest,
driest, brownest summer in anyone’s memory the Mount Adams Beautification Association did themselves, and us, proud. In a city
of dead ugly, we were beautiful. As you walk the Hill this summer, pay attention to the chic new outfit the MABA will have given our
old-gal Hill. And when you see an MABA member…thank them. MCH
Caroline Meier is current president (3years)/ treasurer, Ginger Ranz is v. president in charge of membership. Margo Hall and Ann
Chasser share the secretary job, and Lainie Boberschmidt is corresponding secretary, with Judi Cettel being activity chair. Mary
Margaret Kindel chairs the adopted pots. Charlotte Hahn chairs the watering committee. Tina Russo always gets the Christmas
tree. Tina Russo, Mary Moran, Evi Banzhaf are past presidents. Caroline has chaired the luminary event the last 4 years with Diana
DeBra. Judi Cettel is chairing our Garden Stroll.
They care for the 16 business pots (Pots run Pavilion by Crowleys and to St. G. Pots then run by laundry and TST and down Hatch
to Wareham.) Plus they care for the Hill St. Garden -Ann Kuehn, Martin Drive Garden- Art Ranz, Ed Schultz, Kurt Meier, the triangle
on Parkside-Ann Chasser, the garden at Elsinore- the Kortekamp family as well as the Monastery Garden- Mary Moran, Gail Siefert.
We also get volunteers in the community to adopt the pots in the neighborhood. A host of volunteers, are too numerous to list here.
The membership has grown each of the last three years, and due to the luminary fundraiser and watering cart, more members are
involved in an active way.
What’s Up at the Main Library?
Exhibits
The Sporting Life: Hunting, Fishing, and the Great Outdoors (February 22 to May 5) Illustrated books depicting hunting, fishing, wildlife,
and the great outdoors from the 19th century. It features John James
Audubon’s color images of North America’s four-footed animals; British
paintings and light-hearted humor; and treasures from Cincinnati’s
Cuvier Club, a sporting men’s social club dating back to the 1870s. On
display in the Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room on the third floor.
Cincinnati Public School City Wide Art Exhibition (February 23 to
April 21)
The Cincinnati Public Schools City Wide Art Exhibition will feature artwork, including drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs, from
Cincinnati Public School students in kindergarten through 12th grade
and will be on display in the atrium of the Main Library.
Programs (all FREE) at the Main Library
Flying Pig Kids…February 1 to May 4 …The Library is partnering with
the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and the Nutrition Council to help
youngsters “Be Smart, Eat Well and Move More.” From February to
May 4, kids (ages 5-12) are invited to keep a “Hog Log,” available at
all Library locations and online at www.flyingpigmarathon.com. Along
the way, selected urban Library locations will be hosting programs and
incentives to help kids learn more about the impact of building healthy
habits.
Author Visit: Will Schwalbe …Saturday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m….Will
Schwalbe, the author of the 2013 On The Same Page selection The
End of Your Life Book Club, will speak. A book signing follows.
Afternoon with Bobby Mackey…Saturday, March 9, at 1:00 p.m…Local
legend Bobby Mackey will share music and stories from his Northern
Kentucky bar, one of the most haunted destinations in America.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration…Friday, March 15, at 11:45 a.m.
Join us Friday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Song and
Dance. Kick up your heels with the McGing Irish Dancers and enjoy
Celtic music performed by Foley Road.
Skype Author Visit: Nancy Pearl…Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m…A
regular commentator on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” and
bestselling author of Book Lust, Nancy Pearl will visit via Skype.
Poetry in the Garden event…Tuesdays in April at 7:00 p.m.
Up to four winners from the Poetry in the Garden contest that ran
January-February will have their poem published on the Library’s
website in April and will be given the opportunity to read at the Library’s
Poetry in the Garden series, which is held Tuesday evenings in April
during National Poetry Month.
Author Visit: Alexander McCall Smith…Saturday, April 6, at 2:00
p.m.
Alexander McCall Smith, the acclaimed author of the “No. 1 Ladies’
Detective Agency” series, will speak. A book signing follows.
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Cincinnati Library Comic Con…Sunday, May 5, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Drawing and graphic novel writing workshops will be held in March and
April leading up to Comic Con Sunday, May 5. Enjoy panel discussions with writers/illustrators such as David Michael Black (Star Wars)
and Tony Moore (The Walking Dead), autographs, comic book swap
and giveaways, art contest awards ceremony, face painting, character
photo opportunities, cosplaying groups, and booths.
Author Visit: Patricia Schultz...Saturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.
Patricia Schultz, author of the New York Times best-selling book 1,000
Places to See Before You Die, will speak. A book signing follows.
Jazz of the Month Club…Saturday, March 16, 2:00 p.m…Marc Fields
Sextet
Saturday, April 27, 2:00 p.m…Brent Gallaher Quartet
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 p.m…Rick VanMatre Quintet
CCM Student Performances…Tuesday, March 5, at 5:00 p.m. and
Tuesday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m.
Join us in for performances by the talented students of the University of
Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music.
Annual Downtown Used Book Sale at Main Library
Saturday, June 1, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 2, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 3,Tuesday, June 4, Wednesday June 5… 9:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The annual used book sale held by The Friends of the Public Library
offers gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio and video tapes, bookson-CD, and record albums at bargain prices. Items may be purchased
with cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. Note: Friday is Bag Day! Buy
a Friends’ shopping bag for $10 and everything you can get into it is
yours!
Of Note
Remember, you can download free eBooks, music, and now magazines –all you need is a Library card (free to all Ohio residents).
Choose from thousands of the latest bestsellers or always available
classics to download to your eReader, tablet, smartphone or computer
24/7. Plus, you can download five free songs a week from Sony Music
Entertainment catalog and keep them forever through the Library’s
Freegal service. More than 160 current popular magazine titles are
now available for iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac, and PC.
Beyond the Library’s Walls
See the Story Book Club at the Art Museum, Eden Park Drive, Saturdays @ 11:30 a.m.
Join the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Public Library for exciting free
book and art discussions!
March 16
Sunflowers by Sheramy Bundrick
May 18
Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger
by Ken Perenyi
July 20
The Botticelli Secret
by Marina Fiorato
Annual Civic Assoc. Members
Albers, Lou
Banzhaf, Evi & Larry McCord
Combs, Sue
Frank, Brian
Kelly,Elizabeth
Kiser, Kay
Ormsbee
Mc Carty, Jim
McIntosh, Bruce
Ormsbee, Marilyn
Riesenbeck, Chick
Rodrian, Alicia
Seifert, Gail and Tim
Spare, Rick
Thrash, Julie
Tran, Tom and Lok-se Wong
Don’t forget Saint Patrick’s Day
Only on Mt Adams
Mr and Mrs Claus arrive on the hill
Deadline for the summer issue of The Mt Adams Grapevine will be May 1st. To be included, contact: suejzimmerman@gmail.com or mellenpatch5@cinci.rr.com
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MACA Lifetime Members
Abare Terri & Thomas
Adrien Patricia & Evan
Ahern Laura & Mark
ArmorMary
Barrett Darlene & James
Barton Christy & David
Baskett Mary & Bill
Baumgartner
Maryann &
Ray
Belt Amanda & Chad
Bernstein Malcolm
Blatt Karen & Rick
Blumenfeld Martha & David
Boberschmidt Lainie & Larry
Bortz Susie & Neil
Bortz Laura & Brian
Bortz Holly & Adam
Bortz Susie & Chris
Bova Linda & Richard
BoydRichard
BreenDon
BriggsDavid
Brinker Nancy & Thomas
Bruening Wini
Budzynski Megan & Paul
Caldemeyer Catherine & Robert
CettelJudi
Chasser Anne
Cohen Aliza & Hirsh
CollinsJannette
Crafts Martha & David
Croskery Beverly & Bob
Croskery Mindy & Rob
Cunningham
Carolyn &
Patrick
Curran Kim & Chuck
Daly Victoria & Robert
Dearth Barbara & Robert
Deatrick Linda & John
DeckBob
DirrDonna
Djuric Jean Sepate & Peter
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English Patti & John
Ferguson Janie &Mike
Finn Judy & Tracy
Foley Gail Gibson & Richard
Frey, Jr. Catherine & John
Fronduti Meghan & John
Fuell Elaine & Jerry
Gaynor Susan & Ver
GettlerDeliaan
Goldstein Janice & Sidney
Gordon Lynne Meyers
Graham Jane Henny &
Robert
GrayDon
GrayJim
Hahn Charlotte & Reg
Hall
Margo & Carl
Henderson Cynthia
Hoffman Jana
Hoffman Jay
Homan Laura & Chip
Horrigan M’ellen & Jim
Huesman Elsie
Jenike Debbie& Tom
Kanis John
Keefe Sue & Pat
Kenniston Judy & Ken
Kortekamp Betsy & Jerry
Krzynowek Daniel
Kuehn Ann & Ed
Laurens Norman
Layman Karen
Lee Michael
Loewenstine Jean & Leon
Louiso Susan & Jack
Luken Jenny & John
Masterson Melissa
Meier Caroline & Kurt
Meyers Jackie & Mitchell
Minor Caroline & Ernie
Mischler Michelle & William
Mock Margaret & Bryan
Moran Mary & Bill
Murphy Martin
Nadherny Kathy Beechem
NasserMichael
Nuckles Roberta & John
Ott Elizabeth & Kevin
Pallatroni Bob
PiazzaLana
PriceBill
Schneider Donna & Bob
Schnurr Sydney & Russ
Senhauser Teri & John
Shepherd Pat & Ed
Slokowski Brandon
SolwayElizabeth
StanleyJanice
Steiner Ellen & Corky
Steiner Janet & Jim
Strickley Mary & Patricia
Sweeney Patricia
Szkutak Joan & Dave
Ragland Eric
Ranz Ginger & Art
Rasmussen
J. Lee
RawlingsMarty
Hermans & Michael
Reilly Pam & Al
Reynolds Carolyn & Tom
Riorden Mary & Tim
RippeJoe
Robinson Bernice
Rosenthal, David
Routh Susan & Jeff
RussoTina
Schloemer Marcia Banker &
Jeffrey
Teran Roberta & Carlos
Thompson Carrie & J.Scott
Turner Heather & Eric
Schmalz Mary Ann & David
Dr Clarke Baxter
adds to the ritual
at Pilgrim Chapel,
playing the pipes
Wagner Patricia
Walters April
Wampler Nancy & Tim
Warnick Carrie Clark & Clay
Webb PAula Maureen
Weinstein Deborah & Daniel
Westmaas Deb & Kent
Wilson Kathy & Steve
Wolke Jan & Joe
Woods Judy & Tom
Zimmerman Sue & Dave
Zuberbuhler Jayne
MT. ADAMS CIVIC ASSOCIATION WANTS YOU !
You moved here for a reason, right? This neighborhood is AMAZING and getting better every year.
Please show your support by sending in dues and contact information TODAY for 2013. Membership is open to homeowners and renters of the Mt Adams community. If you live here, we want you.You are part of what makes Mt. Adams so
special.
In light of the city’s budget cuts to the Invest in Neighborhoods program, membership in the Civic association is more
important than ever to keep our neighborhood vibrant. Annual membership in the Mt. Adams Civic Association for 2013
will again be $10 per person, and Lifetime membership is $100 per household of 2 people.
Did you know?...
* A strong membership gives Mt. Adams a louder voice when dealing with the city.
* MACA sponsors community building events ( Cinema in the City, Neighborhood Block Parties, communication efforts
(The Grapevine and MtAdamsToday.com), beautification ( flower pots, gardens, Clean Up Days), and handling
issues that arise ( safety, blight, traffic, and parking)
* Only members may vote at meetings. ( community plans, use of funds, zoning, etc.)
* Providing your email address helps to keep you informed about upcoming events, security issues, and important
neighborhood news. It will not be sold or used for outside purposes.
Donations are always welcome to help fund improvement efforts. Maca is proud to have 501(c)(3) status and happy to
provide a receipt of donations for tax purposes.
Let’s invest is our neighborhood!
Mail form to: Mt Adams Civic Assn. 1027 Saint Gregory St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Mt.Adams Civic AssociationMembership Form for 2013
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Email ( print clearly):_____________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Phone: Home________________
Cell__________________
Membership Annual $10 ______Lifetime $100_______
Donation: $10________$25_________$100_________ Other_______ Thank You !
Comments/Suggestions_____________________________________
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