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Cruise
the Ville Expands for 2008, Super Cruise Returns, Friday Movie at
Studio 35
For the
sixth year, they’ll come Cruisin’ in Clintonville. The Chamber’s
popular summer event just keeps growing. This year’s Cruise the Ville
has expanded to a two day event, including special showing of the
movie “Grease” at Studio 35 on Indianola Ave on Friday night. Our
Cruiser’s will get free admission to the show and special parking on
Indianola to show off their cars.
On
Saturday, the “Main Event” will kick off with registration at the
NAPA
Registration tent starting at 11:00 am. Cruise Chair Brenda Pinnell
and her committee have continued to expand the events activities,
offering “something for everyone.”
Event Sponsors
The Cruise Committee has been hard at work for several months securing
sponsors for the various activities.
Tansky’s Sawmill Toyota
will be
the “Park Sponsor” for 2008. Returning as our stage sponsor is
Fifth Third Bank.
The
featured entertainment for the afternoon will be the Bill Foley Band
playing all of the cruiser favorites. Our entertainment sponsor is
Ohio Auto Kolor.
The
very popular “Touch-A-Truck” display for kids of all ages returns for
2008, and appropriately,
Two Men and A Truck
will
sponsor the display. The trucks currently scheduled for display will
include a fire truck, police vehicle, construction vehicles from
Performance Site,
a bucket truck from
Davey Tree Service,
WBNS News
van,
Rumpke
trash
truck,
COTA
bus, a
moving truck from Two Men and a Truck along with the popular
character “Trucky”.
Weiland’s Hog Roast
Food
for those attending the event has also been expanded for 2008.
Weiland’s will be on site with their famous Hog Roast from 2:00—4:00
pm., with the Hog carving taking place at 1:00 pm. Weiland’s staff
will also be conducting a number of grilling demonstrations throughout
the afternoon.
The
first 200 cruisers will also receive a commemorative dash plaque
provide by
Beechwold Automotive.
The
Chamber will also present 50 trophies to those truly special cars.
Trophy sponsors are
AutoZone
and
Clintonville Automotive Repair Service (C.A.R.S.).
The
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department,
ThisWeek Clintonville
and
DeFourny Realtors are also assisting in the promotion of the
event. Also new this year will be a Pilot Dog demonstration by Central
Ohio Pilot Dogs, sponsored by
Knapp Veterinary Hospital.
Super Cruise Returns for 2008
One
popular feature will return after being missed last year. The 9-mile
“Super Cruise through the streets of Clintonville will take place at
3:30 pm. Along High St., Morse Rd., Indianola Ave, and Arcadia St.
10TV Family Fund Will Benefit
For the
fifth consecutive year, a portion of the proceeds raised from Cruise
the Ville will benefit the WBNS 10TV Family Fund, which is used
to assist central Ohio families in need. Cruise the Ville has
contributed over $5,000 to the Fund from past events.
For
complete schedule of activities and more go to
www.cruisetheville.com.
July 4th at Whetstone Park is a Family
Tradition...Join Us for Fun!
Volunteers Make It Happen!
From the Community Breakfast to the last glow of the fireworks show,
July 4th is a special time in Clintonville, and it’s all done by
volunteers! The Clintonville July 4th Celebration happens because of
the dedicated work and involvement of a group of Clintonville
residents. It is the largest privately funded celebration of its kind
in central Ohio. Former Chamber Board Chair Scott Smith has headed
the volunteer July 4th Board for the past ten years. Chamber members
and businesses provide a significant portion of the funding for the
event, and Clintonville residents also support the groups efforts
with contributions.
Again this year, the Chamber will be hosting the events “Hospitality
Village” for event sponsors and Chamber members. Chamber members are
welcome to join us for refreshments and a great view of the fireworks
show
Friday July 4th Schedule
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7:30 - 10:30 am Community Breakfast at Whetstone Shelter House
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8:00 am - 12:00 N - CRC Community Food Drive, Hollenback Dr.
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9:00 am - Flag Raising Ceremony with The Flag Lady and Post 82 Color
Guard
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9:00 am - Pet Parade Registration, Sponsored by Faulkner Realty
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10:00 am - Bike Parade Registration, Sponsored by North Area Realtors
Assoc.
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm - Fishing Derby at the Casting Pond
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3:00 - 7:00 pm - Entertainment on the Main Stage
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7:30 - 10:00 pm - The Street Players - Main Stage
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10:00 pm - THE FIREWORKS SHOW!
Business Briefs.....
 Cooper
State Bank Expanding to North High Street Location
Cooper
State Bank will soon be opening a second Clintonville location. The
bank has begun construction and renovation of the former Melting Pot
building at 5090 N. High St. across from Graceland. The new branch
should open in the fall.
Terraces on Walhalla Project at Weber &
High is Underway.
Walhalla Development Group, LLC commenced laying the ground work on
the corner of High Street and Weber Road in Clintonville for what will
become Terraces on Walhalla. On Tuesday June 17th, crews began moving
ground in preparation of laying the foundation for the four story
residential structure. Terraces on Walhalla has
 surpassed
all expectations to date with seven out of twenty of it's flats sold,
5 of which are to existing Clintonville
residents, reinforcing what the developers already knew, Clintonville
is a great place to call home. Terraces on Walhalla is on schedule to
welcome it's new residents to finished flats in the spring of 2009.
At right,
Tim Welsh (r) of Urban Vision, project architect and partner in the
Walhalla Development Group, reviews the site plan with Chamber
President Ernie Hartong and partner Hanno Schickram
Columbus Development Commission Rejects BP Renovation at
Henderson & High
By a
vote of 5-0 the Columbus Development Commission rejected the proposal
if BP Oil to place a new AM-PM Mart on their existing site at
Henderson and High.
BP
had requested a variance from the Urban Commercial Overlay, and wanted
to place the new building on the rear of the lot, next to the existing
ally. BP is currently re-evaluating plans for the site.
Shaklee Wins 2008 Stevie® Award For Environmental Responsibility
The
Shaklee Corporation announced that the company received the 2008
Stevie Award for the Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility
Program. The Stevie Awards are the world’s premier business awards
for whose mission is to recognize and generate public awareness of
excellence in the workplace. Shaklee received the award in recognition
of numerous innovative projects, partnerships, and achievements
launched by the company in 2007.
“I am
proud to represent a company that has been a steward of the
environment for more than 50 years,” said Judy Robinson, local Shaklee
Independent Distributor. “I hope that all Clintonville Chamber members
will support and join Shaklee to make the planet healthier for
generations to come.”
COVA Ice Cream Social July 10th
COVA will hold their annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 10th,
at their offices at 3770 N. High Street.
Chamber members and their children are invited to stop by for a cool
treat. In addition to the ice cream, there will be music, games and
an inflatable Moonwalk.
The
event will also feature a Pet Parade at 6:00 pm. COVA staff and
volunteers will be dishing up the free ice cream from 4:00 until 8:00
pm.
Civitan Sunday Concerts Return to Whetstone Park of Roses
I t’s
a great way to spend a summer evening, with music and friends at the
Civitan Summer Concerts. 7:00 pm Sundays at the Gazebo. The complete
schedule is on Chamber web.
For a complete list of the
Civitan Summer Concert schedule, click the logo.
Tell us
what's happening in your business. Email stories to
info@clintonvillechamber.com
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Welcome New Members
Clintonville Family Dentistry
Shirin Amini, DDS
4425
N. High St.
Columbus, 43214
614-261-8700
FAX
261-8705
www.clintonvillefamilydentistry.com
General dentistry.
Clintonville Animal Hospital
J. Daniel & Christine Monfort
3045
N. High St.
Columbus 43202
614-263-6730
FAX
263-5995
Full care veterinary hospital.
Buyers Choice Cars
Rober Cordell
4720
N. High St.
Columbus, 43214
614-559-9555
www.buyerschoicecars.com
The Right Choice!
Your Membership is
enhanced by
Your Involvement!
For a
Chamber Membership Application
Click
HERE or go to Chamber
Membership Benefits
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Chamber Ambassadors
Judy
Robinson, Shaklee
Cinda
Manchester
Heartland Payments
Noah
Moore
Whetstone Gardens & Care Center
George Henry, CRI Digital
Mark
Dent
On
the Mark Tax Service
Judy
Davis
J
Thomas Davis Guitar Maker
Bill
Alsnauer, State Farm Insurance
Nancy
Miller, COVA
Dave
Cook, American Family Insurance
Chris
Nottke, National City Bank
Gary
Weaver, KEMBA
Chris
Shea, Attorney at Law
Jeni
Engel, Hair Concepts
Jacquelyn Lucas Murphy
Edward Jones Investments
Contact an Ambassador for
Membership information
The Chamber
Ambassadors meet the Third Monday of each month, 4:00 pm at the
Chamber Office.
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Third Public Forum on Clintonville Plan, July 9th
Meeting to be Held at Bishop Watterson High School
The
City of Columbus Development Department planning staff has taken all
of the input from the first two public workshops regarding the
“Clintonville Neighborhood Plan” and have created a draft document
which will be reviewed at the third public forum on Wednesday, July 9,
2008, at Bishop Watterson High School. The meeting will begin at 6:30
pm.
The
Plan deals with housing options, transportation alternatives,
improving walking and biking, and guidelines for new development.
It is
very important that Chamber members and the business
community provide the City staff with input regarding the Clintonville
Plan and its proposed strategies and policies, in order to protect
future property rights and land use.
Chamber Members Get "Sneak
Preview" of New Rec Center
The
renovation and expansion of the Whetstone
 Recreation
Center is in the home stretch, with the official dedication scheduled
for Sept. 6, but Clintonville Chamber members got a sneak preview of
the new facilities at our June luncheon.
Rick
Miller, (right) project manager for the Recreation and Parks
Department pointed out the many improvements to the facility,
including new air conditioning, windows, and reception area.
The
biggest change is the new “multi-purpose room” and community room
additions and second floor restroom facilities.
The
Chamber is assisting the Whetstone Recreation Initiative with fund
raising for the new center. Jacquelyn Lucas Murphy, Chamber Vice
Chair also serves as the Co-Chair for the fund raising effort along
with former Clintonville Area Commissioner, Betsy Hubbard.
“The community has committed to raising an addition $500,000 to
augment the City’s $5 million investment in the project.” Murphy
said. “It is our way of making the new facility truly a Clintonville
Community Center and not just another City of Columbus recreation
facility.”
The
original plans for the Center called for $1.3 million in improvements,
but efforts by Clintonville leadership working with the Recreation and
Parks planners, expanded the project to include the new multi purpose
room and community room.
If
you are interested in making a contribution to the new center, contact
the Chamber office at 262-2790, or to learn more about the project go
to www.whetstonepark.org/wri/
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July 2008
