enthusiastic supporter. Read table notes below. Still don't know who to
vote for on Bd. Of Ed.? Tat's two of us. See discussion in table notes.
BRIAN GARRY will be joinin us for salon next week. I have not supported
him for council, but said wed be glad to hear his presentation. Has come
out against Issue 27 the Jail Tx.
JUSTIN JEFFRE was here also this week, spoke eloquently. Is the Green
arty candidate. I agreed to put up his yard sign.
Please send me your ideas about council and the board of ed. Ad come to
the salon!
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(Note: these notes were taken at the table and ave NOT been approved or
corrected by the speakers. Reader beware f inevitable misunderstandings
and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the table Wednesday 24 October 2007
Judge Nadine Allen judgenadineallen@gmail.cm
Ginger Lee Frank, Shari Able, Mary Biehn, Robin Hendley robinH@fuse.net
Frncine Ford fordcleveridea@earthlink.net, Gwen Marshall, Bob Witanowski,
Jon erow, Derek Lester, Steve Sunderland, Bob Fish,Vlasta Molak, Ellen
Bierhorst, Randal Ball, Justin Jeffre, Julia Yarden
Chris Metzger
ANNOUnCEMENTS
Ellen: Duane Mallory called... Will be here in future.
Steve: 1) next week across America there will be a Hate Muslims Conference
under guiance of David Horowitz ... Connecting Muslims with Fascism. A
week o hatred. Princeton had one yesterday. The civil liberty groups have
not een warned. I want to draft a letter from the salon asking we
celebrate the uslims...
2) fund raiser at Slim's to help construct houses in Northside,entirely
green, two are under construction. Thurs Nov 1 at 5:30, $100. O on Nov 4
a silent auction.
3) documentary on Granny Dee, "Grany for President"...
Vlasta on mon oct 29 at 3 pm, I've been allowed to present on OTR at Mozel's
committee on Health, d, and Environment. S.E.A.R.C.H. Project. Council
chambers, city hall. Ecoomic, Environmental, social problems all
addressed.
Judge Alllen: thre is domestic violence awareness month... Father son
retreat this weeked Woodland Park in Amelia, Oct 26-8, Calvin Williams 487
7102. For every fater/son or mentors, guardians and sons, about breaking
the vilence cycle.
* I m speaking on Oct 28, Sn, 3 pm, on gun violence in Cinti., at St. James
ME church 3485 Wilson Ave in Avondale.
I came here with an open ind. I am hre to be with people who support my
work the last 25 years.
Judge Allen (See write up on her below in Articles Section from the League
of Women Voers)
Ham. Co. Mnicipal Court. Misdemeanors, traffic, ... High volume court. I
love what I am doing. First ran 1984. Won in 1987, een on the bench
continuously since then, 20 years. This is my fifth re-election. What I
stand for is the programs the cout is now using as alternatives were
innitiated by me. M gift is programs.
License Intervention Program: because of this progrm thousands of people
have gotten their licenses back. The nunber one offense in Ham. Co. is
drivingwithout a license. Much greater than marijuana. 78% of the jail is
blackand poor people. This cannot be accepted. Judges need to be leaders;
one standard of justce. I take it that my duty is to eliminate
discrimination. ...I am the one who streamlined expungements.
....eiminated the $50 fee. (which crimes) Misdemeanor, first offender.
...Legal id has an expungement division, will 241 9400 represent you free
to get expugement. You make one application, one court appearance. ... In
the gbeginning the city fought both the license intervention program or the
expungement program.
Diversio Program, first offenders shop lifters etc. get restitution,
community servie, and charges dismissed.
When we had the uprisings in j2001 I started thining about dimissing old
moldy charges like Timmothy Thomas had...All the 14 judges were behind me.
My aims included improving community police relations.
So I have been a leader, and on the forefront, got much attacked.
We have amnesty day also, on my innitiative...you turn yourself in, cn pay
your old tickets.
Now on gun violence innitiatie. Got Prof. David Kennedy to come here.
Brought a new paradigm. "You build it, we'll build it." "Lock them up and
tow away the keay" has been proven a complete and total failure. Less
safe, not more. Crs instant poverty when we loc people up.
Now 20% drop in serious gun crime in te last year, because of the new
paradigm of thinking here... "Cinniiti Inniative to Reduce Violence" targets
ex offenders (Ceasefire is an arm of that). In Avondale alone it is a 8%
drop in gun violence. Because of this program. I amroud to be part of
this. es, alternatives to incarceration. The best alter. To incarc. Is to
have an altr. To conviction, an intervention, a diversion.
My new programs: 1) proposal t study feasibility of dismissing old charges
older than 7 years. Old warrans. If there was no violence, no victim.
I am not soft on crime, I am interested n saving taxpayer money. Chances
are these old s are dismissed anyway. My program saves overtime cop
pay, jail fees, $55/day/prisoner. Lab report. E.g. If you were going down
street in 1990 with an open bottle of beer. Lab report. Also huge bill for
public defenders.
Would save millions of dollars of worthless expenditures.
Night Court... Why don't we have a night court. So people don't have to
take off from work to go to court.
We are the only city our size with no night court.
Julia: I was in court trying to get my car out of empoundment and there were
scads of marijuana posession misdemeanors, most of them no-shows. How much
does it cost to clog the docket?
Judge:
Ask that question. What are the costs? Capeas... Witness fees... Public
defender fees...
Julia why does this city have twice the number of council members as the
city of New York?
...
Judge... Students are losig scholarships for marijuana offenses. Important
to stop smokig M.J.
Ginger: you talked of being a judge as your ministry. Separation of church
and state?
Judge that's my private ministry. I keep it out of my public work.
(We love this Judsge! Experience, passionate, innovative! Volunteer to
work at polls... Contact Francine ford to sign up... Or also to donate
money. Send to Fannie Mitchell, P.O. Box 36066, Cinti 45236 payable
"Re-Elect Judge Nadine Allen Committee".)
WILL TUTTLE
Randal He wrote "World Peace Diet". Diet and the wide ills in our society.
He is coming to town, a number of different events including EarthSave pot
luck on Sun Nov 4, Clifton U. Methodist Church at 4:30. Believes war,
oppression related to our diet. Will be at X.U. On Thursday.
* "Zeitgeist" the movie. You need to watch. Free on the Internet. Search
Zeitgeist. About the basic myths about Christianity, 911, Income tax, ...
Our whole world. Getting 60,000 hits a day right now. About who the Bush
and Chenny people are serving. All very well documented. It is very
freeing to know what is giving the Republican agenda ... Shifted the
conversation about "conspiracies". Kennedy really was shot for speaking out
against the men behind the curtain. ... The constitutional
> ammendment to allow income tax was never ratified by all states.
(Ellen: do they suggest action?) No, not yet.
...
Justin Jeffre... The Stanford Prison experiment... The Lucifer Effect...
Interesting data on this at Democracy Now web site.
...
WHY I AM RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL; JUSTIN JEFFRE
I grew up here in Cinti. Went to SCPA school in OTR. Kids from all over
the city, county. Traveled all over the world. I love Cinti, great city.
I am frustrated by the lack of direction at City Hall...missed
opportunities; boondoggles; statium; fountain square renovation; Banks;
jail. Promises, and end up disappointed, we didn't get what we were told.
I am running for council for a new vision. New priorities. We give 30
million parking garage to Kroger... Just today aother one was approved...
Handouts to the favored few. Then qhen cuts are needed they cut health and
human services, pension benefits... New study says overwhelming percent of
Cinti. Supports health and human services.
Outrageous costs of citys marijuana ordinance. People losing
scholarships... ...Landlords advised not to rent to people with drug
offense.
We need to be focused instead on people; on neighborhoods. Important to
have small local economies in Neighborhoods.
Working on a Neighborhood Rescue plan. The key is communication.
We cannot depend on the corporate media to tell the stories of the
people. E.g. The justice for janitors movement, big event here, very
exciting, nor covered by the major media.
See www.cincinnatibeacon.com
The most important issue is media reform.
I am one of the publishers of the Cincinnati Beacon.
Interesting study: from its inception to last may there were only 500
and some white people arrested with marijuana posession, but over 3,000
black perople. Studies have demonstrated that black and white people use
marijuana about the same rate. So the marijuana ordinance is being used in
a racist meanner.
Randal Brian Garry is against the jail tax issue 27.
Chris what mony comes to the city from this stock options thing?
Justin I don't know the answer... Could generate a couple illion dollars a
year, I believe.
Chris I think everyone in the NAACP election guide questionaire are
answering in the dark.
Justin you are either for fair taxing or not. I think the stock options
should be taxed.
Ellen: aren't the council members intimidated by the corporate powers,
thinking that unless we pander to them, we won't have jobs, our economy will
go down the tubes.
Justin: I agree. ... The media needs to stop focusing on the horse race
and start looking at the issues, where the candidates stand. Give us the
info.
... Campaign finance reform is only going to happen when there is a
groundswell of public outcry. ... We have to get money out of politics, we
have to have media that covers the issues, the candidates. Instead we hear
about the polls, the campaign contributions, name recogniztion surveys. We
have to change things.
... When I am elected I plan to work full time. The salary is $60,000 /
year.
(who you voting for in Council and Bd. Of Ed.)
For Board of Ed. We need change. There is ot much coverage about it. There
is a lot of waste in our ed. System. We need change. The new candidates:
Boulton, Flannery, Nelms.
Gwen: Rick Williams is most competent on the board. Flannery is not good.
I will vote for Williams, Boulton, and Chris Nelms. I have not been able to
get Flannery to show up for forums. Hasn't even given the courtesy of RSVP.
Williams does not have the AFL CIO endorsement.
The write in candidates (e.g. Sally warner) were against him because
Williams wouldn't be a yes man.
Eve Boulton is a Wyoming school teacher.
When Chris Nelms speaks he seems very competent.
Randall the green school innitiative is very good and important and leading
the country. The school board has been good.
Gwen Blackwell is bad, but the school board has been good.
Justin I have heard mixed info on Williams. I do think CPS sometimes gets a
worse rap than it should. But I do thik the sperintendant is overpaid...
Justin: for council: for Michael Earl Patton, Myself, Brian Garry now that
he is against the Jail tax issue.
(Roanne?) She is more progressive tha others on the current council. She
will win. She was wrong on the stadium; is wrong on the jail. Is very
bright, lot of experience.
(David Crowley?) My next favorite among incumbents. Both him and Rox.
Against the M.J. Ordinance, for human services, for Environmental Justice.
(John Cranley?) Don't think he is very progressive. He is now a developer.
Has supported the marijuana ordinance, for the Foutain Square deal. He
supports 3 C D C, I do not at all. I will say he was on the right side of
the budget issue, was for human services.
"The fiscal five", the conservatives: Cole, Ghiz, Bortz, Berding, Monzel.
They showed inverted priorities. We need change there.
People should know that just because a councilmember is a democrat doesn't
mean they are progressive.
Cranley is also lookig for another office.
Gwen don't necessarily vote for nine even though you may.
... If Justin gets 15,000 votes the Green party will be considered a "party"
in the city, allowing more money for the Green P.A.C.
(?) I was the original founder of the local Green party, but no longer the
convener.
Julia re. elections. Fidel Castro lampooned our elections process this
last Saturday. "US elections are corrupeted by corp money aimed at
brainwashing the few Americans who still bother to go to the polls."
~ End of Table Notes~
Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
TONIGHT AT THE LLOYD HOUSE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH - THE SECRET PATH OF SWAMI MUKTANANDA AND SHIRDI SAI
BABA BY PHILIP LIPETZ.
This introductory talk will outline the Dattatreya Path, also known as the
Secret Path of Swami Muktananda and Shirdi Sai Baba. Philip will share
from his experiences in India with Swami Kaleshwar, Swami Muktananda and
with the renowned Indian Saint Shirdi Sai Baba.
WHAT: Introductory Talk - The Secret Path of Swami Muktananda and Shirdi
Sai Baba
WHEN: Friday, October 26th, 7-9:30pm
WHERE: The Lloyd House, #3901 Clifton Ave. Parking on Lafayette Ave. Click
here for more info.
WHO: Philip Lipetz, Ph. D., Kirtan by Mike Cohen and Friends.
REGISTRATION/CONTACT: Mike Cohen - mcohen@mcgregor.edu or 614-486-2561.
COST: $14
Election Picks
So far I am supporting
-No to Jail Tax, issue 27. (see http://www.nojailtax.org/) Social programs
should not be run by the corrections system. Don't need more beds in the
jail, but instead to repeal the marijuana posession law.
* Yes to mental health levy.
* Yes but wavering on the School tax. See below.
* For council: roxanne Qualls, Greg Harris, David Crowley, Justin Jeffre
* For Board of Ed: ???
I just spoke with G.K., a devoted Cincinnatian and activist who is NOT
supporting the school levy, because it is not a renewal according to the
League of Women voters' pamphlet but an increase which would amount to many
hundreds of dollars increase on the average salonista's real estate bill,
... Is to cover a short fall by the Board, and we wonder why we should bail
out a board who has been fiscally irresponsible.
G.K. Also said-- for council:
Roxanne Qualls
Kaup, charterite... Impressive when she speaks
Garry
Jeffre
Crowley
Cranley
Eby, ®
Ghiz, ® Independent thinker, social liberal, fiscal cons.
(See Tri-State Treasures, the compilation of cultural events by Jim Kesner,
at the bottom of the entire weekly. It's juicy! E.)
Jody Grundy supporting Issue 27 Jail Tax:
From Ellen: I ran into Jody Grundy, Cliftonite, Democratic activist and
leader, at Wild Oats and learned she is FOR Issue 27, the Jail tax thing.
She doesn't have time to come speak to us about why, but this is what she is
saying:
Dear Ellen,
....
. I have contacted Kathy Binns with Issue 27 and asked her to be in touch
with you and offer a down to earth people's advocate who does speak
favorably for this Issue. I hope you will be able to accommodate that
speaker at your group yet this week or next ( I know it's Wed already!).
Also, I'm sure in the spirit of dialogue and fairness that you would be
willing to present the info that speaks to why this Issue is a help to the
poorer and disenfranchised members of our community, not just an excessive
burden on them. There is a summary "Ten Facts" piece which I hope you can
share with your group and maybe put in your newsletter. Additionally, if a
representative of the pro-Issue 27 group speaks persuasively, perhaps you
can include their responses to the concerns members of your salon have
voiced in your newsletter covering Issue 27.
I have read all the emails you've sent me and appreciate the concerns which
are mentioned; I think there are cogent replies to them which may allow room
for some change in viewpoints.
In any case, your Salon is working to encourage true dialogue...look at us
at Wild Oats market and now online!
Thanks again for your concern for David (her son, an M.D. In the army) and
always your work for our community.
Jody
513-503-1536 cell
SEE BELOW IN BLUE ARTICLES SECTION WHAT THE HAMILTON CO. DEMS. ARE SAYING
ABOUT IT; ALSO HERE IS A LINK TO THE PROPONENTS' ARGUMENTS:
http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/administrator/bsi/jail.asp
Pastels By Nina Tolle: Artist's Open House. Fri Oct 26 7.30
to 9.30pm and Sat 2 to 4pm. An invitation to view
Nina's recent pastels in good company, with wine and
refreshments. 3900 North cliff lane, Clifton 45220.
> Greater Cincinnati hosts first World Music Fest, preceded by
>> VIP international dinner! Saturday, Oct. 27, $10-50
>>
>> Please join us Saturday, Oct. 27 at a wonderful cross-cultural
>> event: A VIP international buffet dinner, with food from all
>> over the world provided by the city's best ethnic restaurants.
>> Enjoy a delicious, exotic meal while being serenaded by Chinese
>> Pipa viruoso, Ming Ke. The mayor of Newport will also be
>> attending to inaugurate the event. Tickets include dinner, live
>> entertainment, and entrance to Greater Cincinnati's first World
>> Music Fest, a concert with 13 bands playing all three stages at
>> the Southgate House, all in one night. This event will take you
>> around the world in seven hours, with everything from Bossa
>> Nova to Klezmer, Celtic to Afro-pop, Indian fusion to Reggae,
>> Gypsy to Salsa and more!
>>
>> The VIP dinner is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mammoth
>> Cafe, 515 Monmouth in Newport, 41071.
>>
>> World Music Fest takes place from 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. at The
>> Southgate House (21 and up, non-smoking, doors open at 7). $12
>> at the door, $10 online (visit www.worldmusicfest.org
> <http://www.worldmusicfest.org>)
>>
>> This is a wonderful show that will celebrate the diversity of
>> the region and bring people together around something we all
>> share in common: music.
>>
>> The event will also include a multi-media art exhibit, raffle
>> and other fun activities!
>>
>> The concert benefits non-profit organization Global Center of
>> Greater Cincinnati
Salonista Mary Ann Lederer on Will Tuttle, Earthsave presenter
Dear Friends and Members of EarthSave Cincinnati,
Dr. Will Tuttle may be the most exciting speaker we've ever had. To me
his book, The World Peace Diet, is the most exciting book I've read in
years. It is a life altering experience and great for holiday and other
gifts. Dr. Tuttle will be selling and autographing copies at our potluck on
November 4th.
Will Tuttle, Ph.D.
author of
"The World Peace Diet"
Eating For Spiritual Health And Social Harmony
Sunday, November 4th, 2007, 4:30pm
Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue
Please bring a vegan dish to share and your own plates, cups, utensils.
For more information: 513-929-2500, http://cincinnati.earthsave.org
Check out: www.willtuttle.com
"EarthSave educates people about the powerful effects our food choices have
on the environment, our health and all life on Earth, and encourages a shift
toward a healthy plant-based diet."
Other Will Tuttle events:
Thursday, November 1, 7pm: Presentation sponsored by Advocates for Animals
at Xavier, Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Ave. 45207, students/faculty free,
general public $5. 513-295-3343.
Friday, November 2, 6-8:30pm: Conversations, Imago Earth Center, 700
Enright, 45205 (Price Hill), catered by People Inspire Progress, $10,
921-5124.
Saturday, November 3, 11am-2pm: Workshop sponsored by A.P.E. and New Thought
Unity Center. Lunch provided by Gratitude. 1401 E. McMillan, 45206, $36.
513-961-2527.
Sunday, November 4, 1:30pm-4pm: Opening The Intuitive Gate sponsored by New
Thought Unity Center, 1401 E. McMillan, 45206, love offerings.
513-961-2527.
"The World Peace Diet is one of the most provocative books I've ever read. I
felt challenged and stimulated by its profound insights, and called to
question ever more deeply what Will Tuttle calls 'the taboo against knowing
who you eat.' This is a deep book, aglow with insights that penetrate and
expose the complacency of a culture that has strayed painfully far from
compassion." John Robbins, author, Diet For A New America and The Food
Revolution
"The World Peace Diet has raised the bar in the understanding of the diet
in the order of all life on planet Earth. Reading this book will arm you
with the information to become part of the solution and not part of the
problem. Will Tuttle has struck a strong blow for the future of our children
and grandchildren and you can too by reading this book."
John Mackey, Founder and C.E.O., Whole Foods, Inc.
Everyone Welcome!
Clean Energy Network Meeting
Solar Decathlon Report
The Solar Decathlon joins 20 college and university teams in a competition
to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient
solar-powered house. The international competition will occur Oct 12 – 20
on the mall in Washington D.C. and the University of Cincinnati team's entry
is set up and ready for judging. At the Nov. 8 Clean Energy Network meeting
Anton Harfmann, University of Cincinnati Associate Dean DAAP will give a
first hand report of the competition, the twenty different solar powered
model homes presented and details of the UC team entry.
Date: Thursday, Nov 8, 6pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Cincinnati State
3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223
The meeting is free & open to the public.
RSVP to John Fanselow 513-293-3241, JohnF@GreenEnergyOhio.org
Green Energy Ohio (GEO) holds quarterly meetings of its Southwest Ohio Clean
Energy Network (SWOCEN) in both Cincinnati and Yellow Springs. The meetings
feature guest speakers on clean energy topics, an overview of renewable
energy news and plenty of networking time. Meetings are free and open to the
public.
For this and other events in SW Ohio, visit www.GreenEnergyOhio.org
<http://www.GreenEnergyOhio.org> <http://www.GreenEnergyOhio.org>
<http://www.GreenEnergyOhio.org/> and click on Network Meetings, or contact
John Fanselow, JohnF@GreenEnergyOhio.org 513-293-3241 for more information.
SW Ohio GEO events are supported by grants from Duke Energy
Hosted by Cincinnati State, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Renewable Energy Program
Programming support from the Green Building Committee of the
Local Alliance for Land and Development for Hamilton County (LAND-HC)
Anti-War Rally in Chicago [Saturday 27 October @ 1:30 PM]: Be part of the
Midwest Antiwar Movement that will descend upon Chicago; part of the
nationwide antiwar mobilization that will take place in 11 cities that day.
IJPC will help organize transportation & car pools. The day will begin with
a rally in Union Park at 1:30 PM, followed by a march to The Loop at 3 PM, &
a rally at Federal Plaza at 4 PM. Take advantage of this opportunity to
visit beautiful, exciting Chicago at this nice time of year. Much more info
including transportation to & within Chicago, rally locations, Chicago
parking @ 513-579-8547, kristen@ijpc-cincinnati.org,
www.ijpc-cincinnati.org, & www.oct27chicago.org.
>
Ellen Bierhorst, Ph.D. Is a holistic psychotherapist with over 35 years
experience. Specialty area: Optimizing Mental Health ~ "Better than well".
Also: healing trauma, strengthening families and relationships, alcohol and
other addictions including food, and weight management, EMDR, GLBT, chronic
pain and physical illness. Clifton. 513 221 1289
Peak Oil Conference
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Yoga Free at the Lloyd House
Weekly yoga practice session Wednesday mornings.
9:15 meditation
9:30-10:30 yoga exercises with Nina Tolley. However, Caveat! Nina insists I
tell you that she is not a yoga teacher, only a student (though one with
long experience) and cannot correct yor postures or prevent injuring
yourself.
In the third floor meditation room, "the Zendo". Bring yoga mat; cushion or
whatever for meditating.
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Section Three: Articles
Contents:
> * HAMILTON Co. Democrats support Jail Tax
> * Caeli: against Jail Tax
> * Nadine Allen, from the League of Women voters paper
> * Gwen Marshal: against Jail Tax
> * Howard Konicov: Get Jeff Berding OFF city council!
> * Richard Blumberg urges we sign online letter re. corporate responsibility
Hamilton County Dems. -- On the Jail Tax:
There has been much discussion over recent days about the decision of
County Commissioners Todd Portune and David Pepper to enact the new
Comprehensive Safety Plan. This decision, while controversial among some,
is a courageous choice to tackle a difficult problem with a well thought out
and thorough solution.
There are some who believe this issue should have been presented to the
voters as a ballot measure and are now soliciting petition signatures to do
exactly that. We urge voters to think carefully about the consequences of
doing that and also to understand the value of what our Commissioners have
done. Democrats should stand behind our Commissioners and not support a
costly and counter productive effort to place this issue on the November
ballot.
Why? Here are just a few of the reasons.
1. An Intelligent Approach to Justice - The Safety Plan enacted goes well
beyond merely the provision of new jail space. Much of it is directed at
programs designed to reduce crime and to reduce the number (70%) of
offenders who wind up returning to jail at some later date. This is a huge
improvement over past policies and should be supported as consistent with
the values of the Democratic Party. There should be more to a justice
system than simply locking people up.
2. Replacement of Inefficient and Inadequate Existing Jail Space - Nearly
2/3rds of the jail space to be constructed under the plan replaces very
inadequate and possibly dangerous space now in use. It also replaces space
now being “rented†in Butler County at great cost and funded by a rainy
day fund which is about to run out. Its time to do the job right instead
of using a patchwork of band aide solutions as the Republicans have done in
the past.
3. Honest Cost Efficiency - Unlike previous proposals (and other proposals
now in circulation), the Commissioner’s plan is honest in that it includes
both construction funds and operating funds. Last year’s Heimlich/Dewine
Plan provided no funds for operation, it financed construction through long
term debt (leading to huge interest payments) and failed to consolidate
multiple facilities leading to much higher long term operating costs. In
the long run, the newly enacted plan will save the taxpayers Hamilton County
nearly $450 million that would eventually be spent otherwise.
4. Meeting The County’s Obligation - The County Commissioners do not
decide who and how many people shall be housed in the County’s jails.
Those decisions are made by elected Judges and the City and County
prosecutor’s offices. Legally, the County is required by statute to
provide adequate jail space. If the County fails to provide the space
needed to house offenders, the County Commissioners can and probably would
be sued and in the end, a Court would order the County to construct new jail
space. The nature and configuration of that jail space would then be
decided not by our Democratic Commissioners but by a Judge (probably
Republican) and the County Sherriff who would bring the suit. Refusing to
fund the needed construction (as have Republicans for many years) will not
prevent its construction. It will simply shift the decision making to other
parties.
5. $2 million per month, the cost of delay â€" Delaying the implementation
of the Safety Plan by placing it on the ballot will cost Hamilton County
taxpayers as much as $2 million per month, money which can be spent in much
more productive ways.
Our County Commissioner’s have stepped up to the plate and made an
intelligent and thoughtful decision as they were elected to do, a decision
that can easily be misrepresented. Such decisions deserve our support as a
demonstration that good public policy will be supported by the voters. To
do otherwise supports the sort of bad decision making based on short term
appearances that we have seen in the past. It is time for a change in
Hamilton County.
Much greater detail regarding the Safety Plan can be found here
<http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/administrator/bsi/jail.asp> .
AND...
Top 10 Myths Being Spread by Opponents of Issue 27 (these are not convincing
to me...seem to be playing to racist fear of the poor. "safety crisis". I
print them here in the spirit of fairness. Ellen.)
>
> Led by Pat DeWine, the Opponents of Issue 27 have been distributing a variety
> of so-called facts and theories about Issue 27 that, on close analysis, are
> simply not accurate. That's why, after hearing their arguments and asking the
> tough questions, even the Republican Party joined the Democratic and Charter
> parties to endorse Issue 27 as the best way to solve our safety crisis.
>
> MYTH 1: We don't need new jail space, because the jail is full of traffic and
> other non-violent offenders.
> FACT: Three quarters of the beds needed last year (on the average day) were
> maximum and medium security beds, not minimum security beds. The justice
> system has a shortage of maximum security beds. According to the Vera
> Institute's study, a recent study of the inmate population found that
> "offenders in jail in 2004 were far more dangerous than in 1999." Due to
> overcrowding, the Sheriff has had to release more than 8,000 prisoners early
> in recent years.
>
> MYTH 2: Issue 27 costs 2.5 times the plan rejected last year.
> FACT: This plan responsibly pays for the operations of the new jail, not just
> building the building. Under this plan, in addition to the elements that make
> this plan comprehensive and responsible, the operational costs will be paid
> for 30 years. Last year's plan pretended that that cost did not exist-but
> it would have to have been paid.
>
> MYTH 3: The tax will become permanent.
> FACT: Ohio law prohibits this from happening. It must phase out by year 15.
> There are sufficient dollars raised in the first 15 years to pay for 30 years
> of operations. The sales tax costs the average spender $33 per year for eight
> years, and $17 per year for seven.
>
> MYTH 4: We can build and operate a jail through cuts alone.
> FACT: All cuts ever put forward by the opponents of Issue 27, added together,
> do not even cut into half of next year's budget deficit-let alone the cost of
> continuing Butler County, Sheriff's patrols in hotspots, and building or
> running a new facility. In 20 years, despite a lot of tough talk on crime, no
> one has ever put forward a plan to solve this problem without new revenue,
> which is why we still face the crisis today. (If cuts alone could get the job
> done, why did Heimlich, DeWine and COAST leaders support a tax increase last
> year?)
>
> MYTH 5: It is "scare tactics" to say we don't have the money to keep 300
> prisoners in Butler County after December.
> FACT: The truth here is what's scary, not the tactics. Butler County costs
> about $8M per year. The County already bankrupted its reserve fund paying for
> Butler County through 2007. Given a $30M deficit, no one has proposed a way to
> pay for the Butler County contract going after this December outside of a new
> revenue stream. There will be no place to keep those 300 prisoners.
>
> MYTH 6: The plan only adds 300 beds.
> FACT: The plan adds just under 800 permanent new beds. Pat DeWine himself
> acknowledged this in a 2006 memo he wrote.
>
> MYTH 7: The plan is wasting money on undefined "liberal social programs" and
> "midnight basketball."
> FACT: Overall, every dollar that we can spend effectively to keep non-violent
> offenders from reoffending makes the community safer, and lowers our long-term
> costs. If we continue to have a 70% reoffense rate, we will have to build
> jail after jail after jail, and we don't have the funds to do that. This plan
> wisely invests in prevention and intervention, and tasks an independent panel
> (the Criminal Justice Commission) to coordinate and recommend, based on best
> practices and performance measurement, the best ways to invest these dollars.
>
> Also, for the first time, the plan is adding real accountability to the
> programs that are supposed to be reducing crime and recidivism. Under prior
> County leadership, no one ever imposed a system of accountability and
> performance measurement for taxpayer funded programs. They just kept funding
> the same things, and getting the same results. This plan adds accountability
> and performance measurements, and will cancel programs that are not getting
> the job done to lower crime and keep non-violent offenders from committing
> more crimes.
>
> MYTH 8: We're building a "Taj Mahal."
> FACT: The construction costs of this plan are actually less than the one
> approved last year by DeWine, Heimlich and others who supported and campaigned
> for last year's plan but who now oppose Issue 27 for political reasons. Many
> of the comparisons being made to neighboring counties are comparing projects
> that were less-expensive additions to already-existing facilities, as well as
> facilities that had fewer maximum security needs than Hamilton County.
> Numerous experts have confirmed the costs of the proposed facility. And due
> to high construction inflation costs, it will only get more expensive the
> longer we wait.
>
> Finally, because this plan consolidates numerous facilities, as well as
> facilities we lease from private corporations, we save about $7 million in
> operational efficiencies.
>
> MYTH 9: We must not need new jail space, because we keep 35 "federal
> prisoners" in our jail, and will do so in the future.
> FACT: Almost every county has such an arrangement with the federal government
> because the partnership allows the community to get some of the most violent
> offenders off the street as quickly as possible. "Federal" prisoners
> generally are citizens in the community who are guilty of serious, federal
> crimes-gun crimes, drug and gang crimes, etc-or they are serious criminals
> from elsewhere who happen to be hiding in Hamilton County. These are the
> people we want off the street as quickly as possible. Giving the federal
> government the ability to house them temporarily allows that to happen as
> quickly as possible (better, say, than forcing them to drive around the region
> delivering them to far-away jails). Beyond public safety, and unlike with
> other prisoners, the County gets reimbursed for the time those "federal"
> prisoners spend in the Justice Center. Continuing this relationship is
> therefore good for public safety, and also helps end the tax early because of
> the millions of dollars in revenues it generates.
>
> MYTH 10: We can just keep renting space from other Counties.
> FACT: Actually, it's these short-term band-aid solutions that end up costing
> us more money without solving the problem. After blowing through $10M+ on
> Butler County over the past 18 months, we now have bankrupted our reserve
> funds and still have no permanent solutions. In several years, Butler County
> will also need their own space for their own prisoners. Renting space is not
> a long-term solution, but simply an expensive band-aid. And there aren't even
> dollars left to keep renting without a new revenue source!
Salonista Caeli on Jail Tax:
(Emphasis added. Ellen)
> Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:44 am (PST)
>
> I think that the issues concerning the Jail tax are good ones. (from the
> Green Party post).
>
> I am highly skeptical of the jail because I know there is a trend right now
> with a privatation subcontracting push with the correctional system. I think
> there is a monetary agenda behind this... that is utilizing fear of crime to
> push it!
>
> I know there are many other agencies such as drug and alcohol rehab etc.. that
> could also possibly benefit from the new jail.. and so they see dollar signs
> from a very tight pot of money...
>
> yet looking at the mental health drug abuse rehab situation... (support the
> Mental Health levy btw ;>P).. there are few dollars for THOSE issues yet they
> want to throw more folks in JAIL ....)
>
> I heard someone from the Sherriff's dept talk about how "at least the mentally
> ill will get into the system if we have a new jail..." ...
>
> But someone is going to profit off of making this new jail.
>
> What we need is less jail more rehab mental health services.
>
> --
> Caeli M. Good
> Caelimg@fuse.net <mailto:Caelimg%40fuse.net>
Judge Nadine Allen
From the League of Women Voter's "Who and What of Elections"
regarding
Nadine Allen, Candidate for Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District
2
Qualifications for office: Senior Judge, 21 years on bench; successfully
spearheaded: the License Intervention Program, improved the Expungement
process, Cincinnati Diversion Program, a new alcohol/drug treatment program;
purged old petty offenses, amnesty, and Operation Alternative Dispute
Resolutions.
Top Priorities and plans to address top three priorities:
1. Create jail space: Via alternatives to jail and diversion programs. The
current programs have saved 1000s of jail beds and eliminated wasteful
spending.
2. Save taxpayer dollars: By purging 7+ year old petty offenses, it would
eliminate the jail bill of $55-80 per day, per defendant on old city
charges, plus lab fees, police overtime; create a Domestic Violence
Intervention Program to address the 60-75% dismissal rate; utilize other
diversions available to Judges by law; i.e. Motions for Treatment in Lieu of
Conviction, and Dismissal of Disorderly Conduct While Intoxicated option.
3. Free/low cost to implement: Most alternatives proposed are policy
changes, or a new form. Cost is none or nominal.
Specific changes would like to see in the administration of justice in
Hamilton County: Implement Policies and Training to eliminate racial,
economic, sexual and other barriers to fairness throughout the Ohio legal
system, remove disparities in bonds, sentencing, plea-bargaining, access to
alternatives to jail and diversions. Stop wasteful delays and continuances
at Trial. Promote user-friendly court processes. Promote Support and
improve the Public Defender system. Uphold the U.S. Constitution and Ohio
Constitution in all court processes.
Salonista Gwen Marshal on Jail Tax: Opposed
(Gwen co-founded the local Green Party. A smart activist.)
A proponent of the Issue 27 gave out a copy of the letter of October 8,
2007 letter from: Portune, Pepper, Leis, Deters pledging to support
the 7 specific efforts of the Comprehensive Safety Plan at Wednesday,
October 18th Christ Church Cathedral Forum. In spite of the best
efforts of the two ladies who spoke in support of issue 27, the first
question was basically, 'is there a guarantee that the progressive
programs would be funded.' A later questioner during the same forum
asked, 'what happens if there is less revenue than anticipated, would
this be the program funding that is reduced.' Both of these questions
were asked before I spoke to explain that I too had this concern and
had been actively working to get this guarantee but have no reason to
believe it is in place now or forthcoming.
I handed out literature before the Restorative Justice Program last
Saturday, October 13th and then tried to add a 'no on 27 sign' to the
parking lot next to the church's collection of signs. The person I
spoke to, who was in the group doing the gardening, told me that her
church is divided on this issue, but personally she was concerned about
the guarantee for the funding of what I call the progressive programs.
Again, she raised this issue to me, not the other way around. As you
know, my community council voted to ask this same question regarding
the guarantee of the progressive programs at their August meeting; I
do not believe that Todd's hand written letter provided a real answer.
My point is that, it is not just me or a small group of
progressives/liberals who are concerned that there is no guarantee that
the programs we support from issue 27 would actually remain funded for
the 30 years of the sales tax's projected reach. I believe that
promoting these progressive programs was a way to sell the jail
building program to an audience which would not otherwise support a
jail. I also believe that many of the people who do support the
progressive programs, don't believe the funding is guaranteed for these
programs. I think this concern is very wide spread, among this
targeted audience. I get the feeling that the lack of real guarantees
is to help sway the conservatives who want the jail but not the extra
spending, on progressive programs. Meanwhile the liberals/progressives
are being told to "trust us." I believe that I am speaking on behalf
of many skeptical others, that we cannot trust a letter as having the
force of law or that the signers of the letters will be in office and
able to enforce this letter for the next 30 years.
I just wanted to raise this issue ahead of the election; if issue 27
fails, it is not to say that people don't support the progressive
measures that are supposed to be a part of the issue 27; we just don't
believe that this is guaranteed to happen based on the restricted fund,
or a letter. I have promised others that I would write to let you know
about my concerns. I've copied this letter to several others, not
because I've promised them that I would, but because I'd like them to
be aware of this on going dialog. At the Christ Church Cathedral Forum
yesterday, I said that if this was a levy about the promised reforms
and not about the jail, then I would be out there campaigning for the
levy; I'm writing to ask you to hold me to this promise as well as
showing my colleagues that I am making this promise.
Faithful Environmentalist and Activist Howard Konicov writes:"Get Berding
off council"
Behrding has raised over $330,000 and is trying to buy his way onto Council
in a seat he is in risk of losing and preliminary polls had him losing. The
best outcome that could come from this Council election would be for him to
lose his seat. I can not stress enough how destructive his presence on
Council is to progressive causes. In the media barrage that will follow he
is going to do back flips trying to recast his record on the Environment et
al... Ellen please circulate my comments about Behrding..and ask others to
do the same, thank you, Howard Konicov
>
>
>
Sometime Salonista Richard Blumberg writes: sign this letter...
Dear Friend,
I just signed this letter asking Harry Reid to oppose immunity for companies
that break the law. The ACLU, Moveon.org, the Electronic Frontier
Foundation, Working Assets Wireless, and many prominent bloggers have signed
this letter.
Enough is enough. The law is the law, for big companies and for individuals
alike. Join us.
Read the letter and sign up here:
http://www.noretroactiveimmunity.com
Thanks!
Richard
Section Four: Books/Movies/Magazines/Reviews
...................................
Come on... send me names of books and stuff you are enjoying. ellen
...................................
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Library Provides Wider Access to Collection's Treasures: Wiki digital
technology provides a new vehicle for Public Library of Cincinnati &
Hamilton County's customers to experience the Inland Riverboats Photograph &
Lincoln Letters Collections. The Library's Inland Riverboats Photograph
Collection contains more than 24,000 photographs of riverboats, including
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Artists Workshops: Learn a variety of drawing & painting experiences
reinforced by an exposure to art history & the fundamentals of art. Weekly
subject matter includes still life, figure drawing, & portraiture.
Participants will draw & paint with media including charcoal, pastels,
acrylic & watercolors. Enjoy a time of creativity & fun. Instructor is
Jennifer Bortz Schneider.
<> Drawing & Painting for Adults [Thursday 25 October & 1 November @ 7-9
PM]: $45 & $15 supply fee.
<> Drawing & Painting for Kids [Saturday 27 October @ 9-11 AM]: $35 & $10
supply fee. Open to grades 3-8.
Both workshops at Redtree Art Gallery & Coffee Shop, 4409 Brazee Street,
Oakley, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513.321.8733,
mbusch@redtreegallery.net, & www.redtreegallery.net.
Building International Cultural Bridges [Thursday 25 October @ 7:30
breakfast & register; 8-9:15 AM]: Global business requires leaders to master
the art of verbal & non-verbal communication in a variety of different
business cultures. These workshops help prepare for cross-cultural
communication in an international business environment. Workshops cover
countries & business cultures from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.
Participants may request specific countries outside of Europe, e.g., Japan,
India, Middle East. After the meeting & after-hours - follow-up after
business meetings & behavior in social settings; discuss the concept of
Uncertainty Avoidance. Workshops are presented by Paul Bergé who has
conducted business on 5 continents. He helps companies establish a
successful presence overseas. Mr. Bergé speaks 4 languages fluently & is an
experienced trainer as adjunct professor at Xavier University. EACC members:
$30/workshop; Non-members: $40/workshop. At Gallagher Student Center, Xavier
University, Cincinnati, OH. Registration to European-American Chamber of
Commerce, 2200 PNC Center, 201 E. 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45212. More
info @ 513.852.6510, eacc@europe-cincinnati.com, &
A November to Remember [Opening Friday 26 October @ 6-9 PM]: Exhibit
features Perin Mahler (paintings), Frank Satogata (paintings), Bruce Frank
(photography), & Anne Straus (mixed media). Opening reception admission $8;
students & seniors are $5; free for Carnegie members. Exhibition runs
through November 30. At The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY
41011. More info @ 859.491.2030, emeiman@thecarnegie.com, astraus@fuse.net,
& www.thecarnegie.com.
Anti-War Rally in Chicago [Saturday 27 October @ 1:30 PM]: Be part of the
Midwest Antiwar Movement that will descend upon Chicago; part of the
nationwide antiwar mobilization that will take place in 11 cities that day.
IJPC will help organize transportation & car pools. The day will begin with
a rally in Union Park at 1:30 PM, followed by a march to The Loop at 3 PM, &
a rally at Federal Plaza at 4 PM. Take advantage of this opportunity to
visit beautiful, exciting Chicago at this nice time of year. Much more info
including transportation to & within Chicago, rally locations, Chicago
parking @ 513-579-8547, kristen@ijpc-cincinnati.org,
www.ijpc-cincinnati.org, & www.oct27chicago.org.
Building Diversity in Classical Music [Saturday 27 October @ 5 PM]:
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents a free education workshop for
families with students in grades 7-12, featuring guest speaker, Aaron
Dworkin, founder & president of The Sphinx Organization. A light dinner &
the CSO concert are included. The concert features guest conductor Eri Klas
& guest artist/CSO concertmaster Timothy Lees. Aaron Dworkin is nationally
recognized for his work promoting participation in music performance by
children in black & Latino communities. Free; reservations required by 25
October. Reserve up to 4 tickets free; parents are encouraged to attend. At
Music Hall, Large Rehearsal Room (Backstage), 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati,
OH 45202 (enter at Performer's Entrance, street level on Central Parkway
side of Music Hall). More info & reservations @ 513.744.3208, 513.744.3347,
KJFinley@cincinnatisymphony.org, & www.sphinxmusic.org.
Call for Artists [Deadline Saturday 27 October]: Redtree Gallery is
accepting applications for its Handcrafted Holiday Show to be held November
30 @ 6-9PM & December 1 @ 9AM-5PM. Accepting submissions for the sale of
artist-made gift items & wearables; all categories considered except
jewelry. Display tables provided by the gallery. Artists should be present
both days of the show & are responsible for set-up & tear-down. More info &
applications @ 513.321.8733, mbusch@redtreegallery.net, &
www.redtreegallery.net.
The Enchanted Ball [Saturday 27 October @ 8 PM - 2 AM]: (Disclaimer: this is
only a sampling of the event announcement. Read the entire invitation at the
website; it is impressively seductive.) During the days of Halloween, as the
evenings draw near, the veil between the worlds is lifted. This seeming
barrier turns from a nearly impassable web to one you can cross over with
ease… but only if your soul is haunted by a pinch of adventure. Be warned
though… once you step through this threshold there is no turning back. For
those who would rather not walk this ethereal labyrinth alone, immerse
yourselves into the best of both worlds. Experience the Enchanted Ball,
hauntingly housed within the walls of Historical Music Hall. Dress in your
eerie best... you may be elected King or Queen of the Ball & be awarded the
best Over-the-Rhine has to offer with an all expense paid night out on the
town for two. Take the time to discover the local customs & taste their
exclusive cuisine; converse with statues; dance with shadows; browse the
market place for survival supplies or souvenirs; enjoy music & melodies not
likely to be heard anywhere this side of the river Styx! Tickets are $30 per
person, $50 per couple, $35 per person at the door. Presented by Aquarius
Star. At Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix
@ 513.381.3436, lydia.stec@gmail.com, & www.enchantedball.com.
Basics of Cloth Diapering & Baby Wearing [Saturday 27 October @ 10-11 AM]:
Park + Vine is proud to offer this class in conjunction with cincyMOMS.com.
The class will focus on educating parents on the many types of user-friendly
cloth diapers & baby wearing devices available, how to care for them, & why
they're good for babies, their parents & the environment. The class is free
& coincides with Park + Vine offering cloth diapering products & baby
carriers that haven't previously been available in Cincinnati. Snacks &
activities for kids. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Over-the-Rhine,
Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP before Oct. 26 @ 513.721.7275,
info@parkandvine.com, www.diaperpin.com, www.thebabywearer.com,
www.cincyMOMS.com, & www.parkandvine.com.
The Art of Music [Sunday 28 October @ 3 PM]: The Cincinnati Metropolitan
Orchestra performs Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, selections from
Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony, Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture, & Debussy's
The Sunken Cathedrale. Free. At the Seton Performance Hall, 3901 Glenway
Avenue, Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Parking in Seton lot or parking
garage or adjacent Elder HS lot. More info @ 513.941.8956, ndawley@msn.com,
& www.GOCMO.org.
1st Annual Austin J. Elfers Walk/Run to Remember [Register by Monday 29
October for t-shirts; Event is Sunday 11 November 2-4 PM]: Each year, 1000s
of families are devastated by losing their baby to Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS). In January 2007, the family of 2-month old Austin James
lost him to SIDS. They have chosen to honor their baby's life by joining
forces with the Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio to raise funds for
educational & community outreach programs, risk reduction services, medical
research, & counseling & ongoing support for bereaved families, & for the
scholarship fund at St. Andrew/St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School where
Austin would have attended. Participate as a walker/runner and/or sponsor in
their 1-mile fun walk or run in loving memory of Austin to fund these SIDS
programs. All proceeds go directly to SID Network of Ohio & SASEAS
scholarship fund. $15 for individual, $35 for family, plus $10 for child
t-shirt or $12 for adult t-shirt; added donations gratefully accepted. At
Miami Meadows Park, 1546 State Route 131, Milford, OH 45150. More info from
Dee @ 513-732-1343, 513.675.6789, cdelfers@fuse.net, &
www1.freewebs.com/austin_j_elfers/.
Little Shop of Horrors [1-18 November @ 8 PM; Sunday 2 PM matinees]: One of
the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, this affectionate spoof of 1950s
sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name. A down & out skid row floral
assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant
with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an
ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame &
fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing
itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination. $21 for adults,
$19 for seniors & students. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts,
4990 Glenway Avenue, West Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info,
schedules, & tix @ 513.241.6550, jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com, &
www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
French Film Series [Friday 2 November @ 7 PM]: Exils (2003; 104 min) is the
2nd of the 5-film series co-presented by Alliance Française of Cincinnati &
Northern Kentucky University. One day, Zano has a crazy idea to take his
girlfriend, Naima, to Alger & see the land their parents escaped long ago.
Taking only music, the lovers go on a journey that brings them to their
origins. After a few days in Andalousia, they cross the Mediterranean Sea to
know themselves better. Awarded Best Director & nominated for Golden Palm at
2004 Cannes Film Festival. In French with English subtitles. At NKU
University Center Room 102 (Budig Auditorium), Nunn Drive, Highland Heights,
KY 41099. More info & film synopses @ 513.389.9100,
afpostmaster@france-cincinnati.com, www.pyramidefilms.com/exils/, &
www.france-cincinnati.com.
First-Ever Books by the Banks Cincinnati USA Book Festival [Saturday 3
November @ 10 AM - 6 PM]: A festival that celebrates the joy of books &
reading by highlighting more than 90 regional & national authors. Meet the
authors. Purchase their books & have them signed. Enjoy author readings &
panel discussions. Visit the Kids' Corner featuring costumed storybook
characters, crafts, storytelling, & other fun activities for families.
Something for all ages. Free admission. Presented by the Public Library of
Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Borders Books, CET, Cincinnati Magazine,
Mercantile Library, & University of Cincinnati Libraries. At Duke Energy
Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513-369-4571,
513.419.7300, phyllis.hegner@cincinnatilibrary.org, &
www.booksbythebanks.org.
2007 Women's Day of Prayer [Saturday 3 November @ 10 AM - 3 PM]: An
interfaith dialogue in dance. Creative movement runs deeper than dogmas &
suspicions. It opens our primordial voices. Women of diverse spiritualities
will be guided by Fanchon Shur in an embodied dialogue. The event will
combine personal reflection & creative ritual-making. Participation is
limited. $35 registration; ask about scholarships. At Corryville Community
Center, 2823 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & registration @
513 542-7334 & JBlackburn@fuse.net.
Reiki I [Saturday 3 November @ 9 AM - 5 PM]: Level one Reiki certification
class. Acquire proficiency in this ancient healing energy modality for self
healing & the healing of others. Learning methods include lecture, video, &
hands-on practice. Emphasis is given to the energy system of the body with a
chakra meditation, demonstration & use of a pendulum, dowsing for the aura,
& use of crystals to enhance the healing experience. Cost is $125. Sponsored
by New Moon Wellness. In Erlanger, KY, 2 miles from I-275 Turkeyfoot Road
exit; address & directions provided upon receipt of registration. More info
& register @ 859.727.1062 & herbnurse@fuse.net.
Voices of the Future: A Conference for Youth & Freedom [Saturday 3 November
@ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM]: The eBay Foundation present this free 1-day event at
University of Cincinnati for regional youth in grades 9-12, to encourage
volunteerism, promote cross-cultural interactions & alliances, & help shape
the next generation of leaders. This year's theme is "Courage, Cooperation,
& Perseverance." Organizers provide conference admission, bus service,
continental breakfast, box lunch, & t-shirts. At the University of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Much more info & register @ 513.333.7500,
ETurner@nurfc.org, & www.freedomcenter.org/youth-conference/.
I Am You Are Film Festival & Discussion [Sunday 4 November @ 5:30 PM]: "I Am
You Are" is a collection of 7 short films generated by an award-winning
youth media program with the primary goal to bring together Palestinian &
Israeli teenagers from the Jerusalem area to help break down the walls of
misunderstanding that exist between them - walls that have been created by
politics, history, & the physical separation of their neighborhoods. Israeli
& Palestinian teens building mutual understanding & respect through film.
"May" profiles a young woman with a Jewish mother & a Palestinian father;
"The Zoo" looks at friendships between Palestinians & Jews working at the
zoo; "Boy Girl" features a young woman with a knack for fixing things;
"Football" explores the leveling of cultural difference on the playing
field; "Quintuplets" brims with the energy of 5 new lives; "Sarah Sings to
the Heavens" follows an Argentinean Jewish street musician; & "Dad Between
Berlin & Palestine" shows how political conflict creates ruptures in
families. After the films, engage in discussion with filmmaker Gili Mendel.
Free. Presented by Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, the Freedom
Center, and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Israeli Film Festival. At
the Harriet Tubman Theater, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50
East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.985.1500,
dbrundage@jfedcin.org, & www.jewishcincinnati.org/filmfestival.
The World Peace Diet [Sunday 4 November @ 4:30 PM]: Will Tuttle, Pbh.D.,
author of "The World Peace Diet," will discuss eating for spiritual health &
social harmony. EarthSave educates people about the powerful effects our
food choices have on the environment, our health & all life on Earth, &
encourages a shift toward a healthy plant-based diet. Please bring a vegan
dish to share & your own plates, cups, & utensils. $3 for non-members. At
Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati,
OH 45220. More info @ 513.929.2500, http://cincinnati.earthsave.org, &
National French Week [Monday 5 November @ 11 AM & 1 PM]: A theatrical event
co-sponsored by NKU & the Alliance Française of Cincinnati. At 11 PM Tim
Mooney presents his 1-man show "Molière than Thou." At 1 PM, he presents his
interactive workshop "The Life of Molière." Free. Tim Mooney is in his 6th
year touring with "Moliere Than Thou" having introduced over 30,000 people
to Moliere. He is the author of 15 celebrated new versions of the plays of
Moliere & is composing books on acting ("Acting at the Speed of Life"), a
"self-help" book, short stories, & 2 yet-unproduced screenplays. At NKU
University Center Room 102 (Budig Auditorium), Nunn Drive, Highland Heights,
KY 41099. More info @ 513.389.9100, afpostmaster@france-cincinnati.com,
larsenpoma@aol.com, & www.france-cincinnati.com.
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Miami University Italian Cinema Series [Tuesdays thru 4 December @ 7:30
PM]: Curated & presented by Professor Sante Matteo. Movies are in Italian
with English subtitles, unless otherwise noted. Free & open to the public.
In 46 Culler Hall (north side of Spring Street, 2 buildings west of Route 27
(Patterson Street), Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. More info @
matteos@muohio.edu & www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/.
Oct 30: Una breve vacanza (A Brief Vacation, Vittorio De Sica, 1973)
Nov 6: Pasqualino Settebellezze (Seven Beauties, Lina Wertmuller, 1976)
Nov 13: Lamerica (Gianni Amelio, 1994)
Nov 27: La meglio gioventù, I (The Best of Youth, Marco Tullio Giordana,
2003)
Dec 4: La meglio gioventù, II (The Best of Youth, Marco Tullio Giordana,
2003)
Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Cincinnati [2 weekends per month thru
October]: Guided walking tours of various Cincinnati neighborhoods, focusing
on the history & architecture of the areas. The tours are conducted by a
group of trained volunteers organized by the Cincinnati Preservation
Association. Six tours cover areas such as Downtown, Over The Rhine, Mount
Adams, & Clifton. More info including schedule @
www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.html.
Red Tree Art [thru 5 November]: A solo show featuring Cincinnati artist
Anthony Baysore; an exhibit of a series of his paintings that use hand-cut,
multi-layer stencils about bicycle life in the city. Live music & light
refreshments. At Red Tree Gallery, 4409 Brazee Street, Oakley, Cincinnati,
OH 45209. More info @ 513.321.8733, mbusch@redtreegallery.net, &
www.redtreegallery.net.
Cincinnati Hurricane Relief Project needs your Help [thru Sunday-Friday 18 -
23 November & again in December]: Help is sought from companies &
individuals to help the Cincinnati Hurricane Relief Project (CHRP; an
all-volunteer non-profit organization) continue to help rebuild New Orleans.
CHRP has made several trips to the Gulf Coast since November 2005 to deliver
basic living supplies, food, clothes & workers to help local families
rebuild homes & communities. To date, the Project has gutted 5 homes &
cleaned a recreational center. They will return to New Orleans at
Thanksgiving & Christmas with more than 800 boxes of donated school text
books, musical instruments, learning tools, etc. to give to Treme Community
Center in the 6th Ward to distribute among New Orleans schools. They need
help transporting the materials &/or tape, boxes, & labor to sort & box-up
the materials. Additionally, your help will provide a positive impact on the
CHRP volunteer youth. More info Iris & Robin @ 513.919.7463, 513.407.5953,
iroley@fuse.net, & keez79@yahoo.com.
A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie [thru December 31]:
This is the 1st major traveling exhibit devoted to the transatlantic slave
trade, focusing on the Henrietta Marie, the most complete slave ship ever
discovered in the western hemisphere & the only one to be fully identified,
recorded, archeologically examined & preserved. This exhibit examines the
economic & social forces that drove the slave trade & provides insight into
its impact on the material life & culture of Europe, Africa & the Americas.
This exhibit uses artifacts & the ship's records as touchstones for the
entering the daily lives of the Africans on board, the seamen who manned the
ship, & the traders who ran this notorious enterprise. National Underground
Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. More info
@ 513.333.7500, ETurner@nurfc.org, & www.freedomcenter.org.
Pure Movement Dance Class: All In One [Mondays @ 6:30-8 PM & Wednesdays @
9:30-11 AM thru December]: "Motion is Life. Taste It. Feel It. Honor It."
Offering cardio aerobic based movement class supported by personal attention
to individual alignment & exploration of authentic expression. All classes
have a stretching & strengthening warm up that expands your range of motion.
The class achieves a balance between dynamic arousal & meditative
peace. Four consecutive classes @ $12 per class. Individual classes @ $20.
Free introductory class with Fanchon Shur, Growth In Motion Inc. master
teacher. At 4019 Red Bud Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info @
513.221.3222, fanchon@growthinmotion.org, & www.growthinmotion.org.
Julian's Stanczak Exhibition [thru 3 February 2008]: The exhibit of work by
this internationally significant artist coincides with the unveiling of his
design for Fifth Third Bank's 6th Street Façade facing the CAC. In addition
to the models & preparatory drawings, a collection of Julian Stanczak's work
from throughout his career provide a context for his newest monumental
project. Polish-born Stanczak trained under Josef Albers & Conrad
Marca-Relli at Yale University's School of Art & Architecture. He brought
this background to the Art Academy of Cincinnati where he taught from
1957-1964. Stanczak's work is characterized by scientific precision & the
illusion of pulsating motion. Using repeated line patterns, his work studies
the optical behavior of colors in close proximity to each other. His work
earned him the moniker "Father of Op Art." At Contemporary Art Center, 44
East 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.345.8400,
pr@cacmail.org, & www.contemporaryartscenter.org.
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Concert Series [Intermittent
Sundays thru 9 March 2008 @ 3 PM]: The Series presents instrumental & choral
music from the rich traditions of western liturgy & inspired classical
music, presented in a suitable visual & acoustic environment. Donations
support all series expenses & costs to preserve the Historic Matthias Schwab
Organ (1859). In other words, the Cathedral Concert Series combines music of
extraordinary range & quality in arguably the region's most magnificent
space. Concerts include Musica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra, Vocal Arts Ensemble
of Cincinnati, Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, An Epiphany Epilogue,
Concert in Memory of Dr. Louis Schwab, & JS Bach's 323rd Birthday. At St.
Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Avenue, Covington,
KY 41011. More info @ 859-431-2060, timbrel@fuse.net, &
www.cathedralconcertseries.org.
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The Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @
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