Postal Irregularities

Libby Wetherholt, chair of the Clintonville Area Commission, spoke on February 1 at 1:15 pm to Tony at the Beechwold Post Office at 614-447-0146.  Libby expressed concern about late mail, no mail and postal thefts throughout the 43202 and 43214 delivery zones.

 

According to Tony, the best thing to do is to call the post office at 614-447-0146 and give your name and address, as well as the problem that you are having.  In the case of thefts, a customer instruction card can be filled out to change where the packages should be left.  Be sure to get the name of the person you speak to and keep a record of the time you called.

 

CAC is aware that there are many problems and that many of you have completed these steps before.  So, as soon as you call the post office, please also send the same information to Libby at:  libbywD3@gmail.com.  Libby will begin keeping a record of complaints.  If these complaints continue at the pace they seem to have lately, it may be time to get our US Senator and/or Representative involved.  (Much of Clintonville does not have a rep at this time.)

 

Another number that can be called is the Consumer Affairs Line at 513-684-5794.  That office is in Cincinnati, so its efficacy might be questionable.

Former Patrick J’s/White Castle site

Development plans in the works! Presentation to CAC on February 1st, 7 pm, Whetstone Library Meeting Room.

http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20180122/former-site-of-white-castle-patrick-js-apartments-more-in-works-for-split-lot

CAC Planning & Development Committee Meeting

A reminder this evening is the CAC Planning & Development Committee Meeting. Time to weigh in on future uses of UIRF funds. The meeting is at Clinton Heights Lutheran church (Clinton Hts & High St) at 7 pm.

This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.!

Clintonville Women’s Club Chili Cook Off!

Thank you to the Clintonville Women’s Club for hosting the First Clintonville Community Chili Cook off! It was a nice time to meet neighbors and learn about organizations and non profits working in our neighborhood!!! The CAC silvery sign for “Out of this World Chili” was designed by kids in after school care !! Thank you Khara Nemitz for arranging!

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Here is our recipe for “Maple Bacon Chili” that Libby & Judy prepared- it was a nice combination of sweet and spicy!!

4lbs lean (at least 80%-90%) ground beef
8 medium onions and 4 medium green peppers chopped (about 6 cups)
4 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (19 oz each) red kidney beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 lbs center cut bacon
1/2 cup maple syrup
In 8-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, combine and cook beef and onions, green peppers over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are tender; drain. Fry 2 lbs center cut bacon- sprinkle with brown sugar prior to the last stir. Add to the ground beef mixture-Stir in tomatoes, bean liquid, tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hours. Stir in 1/2 cup maple syrup & red kidney beans and simmer 15 minutes.

Chamber Requests Nominations

Clintonville is a special place, filled with some incredible people! Please help nominate Clintonvilles best:

BUSINESS of the Year

BUSINESS PERSON of the Year

VOLUNTEER of the Year!

I am so proud to be on the Celebrate Clintonville this year to help celebrate the winners at the annual dinner awards program on Feb 22nd!

Are you a Clintonville business that can help sponsor or give an auction gift? Please contact me if you can—we would love to have you in and any employees in attendance as well! 🙂

Please see the website below to nominate, purchase tickets, sponsor or give an auction item!

http://www.clintonvillechamber.com/Annual_Recognition_Dinner.asp

Annual_Recognition_Dinner

Thank You!

CAC thanks “Clintonville Incorporated” for the beautiful new Clintonville flags that line High Street! Thank you good neighbors and all who donated to this community building effort!

Neighborhood Update

Neighborhood Topics:

As the snow falls, be sure to go to warriorwatch.columbus.gov to see what city streets have been serviced in the past 72 hours!

Martin Luther King Day is Monday January 15th. Numerous events in honor of Dr King around town on Monday Including special events at the convenient Ohio History Center- a nice place to spend educational time with kids on a cold Monday! Here is a link:

https://www.ohiohistory.org/…/ohio-h…/mlk-day-history-center

Emmanuel Remy of the Northland Community Council was selected to join Columbus City Council to complete the unexpired term of Zach Klein, who is the new City Attorney.

Note the Meet the New Councilmember Council Community Meeting on January 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Dodge Recreation Center, 667 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, in the Multi-Purpose Room. This event is open to the public.

If you are planning to attend, please send an email to srlopez@columbus.gov to RSVP.

There will be a new round of UIRF (urban infrastructure recovery fund) monies available for community projects. If you’d like to join in the discussion please attend the next CAC Planning and Development Meeting on January 23rd, 7 pm at the Clinton Hts Lutheran Church.

Here is a link to this topic:

https://www.columbus.gov/planning/uirf/