the
Monzel Report
Citizens on Patrol to Hold
Training Session in October
The Cincinnati Police Department’s Citizens
on Patrol Program announced that there will
be a volunteer training session beginning on
October 25th. The training consists of three
consecutive Thursday evening classes at
the Cincinnati Police Academy, in Lower
Price Hill. Once completed, volunteers
may then join one of the many
active COP units throughout
the city. COP members patrol
their neighborhoods, acting
as the eyes and ears of the
police by concentrating around
problem areas and helping the police by
increasing visibility. COP units deter crime
by their mere presence and visibility to
the general public. There is no cost for
the course or membership and all citizens
are encouraged to apply. The deadline
for application is October 19th. For more
information, or to apply, please contact
Officer Terri Windeler at 513-352-3533 or
terri.windeler@cincinnati-oh.gov. Last year,
Councilman Chris Monzel took the course
and has been an active member of his
neighborhood’s Citizens on Patrol group.
Literacy Program Seeks
Volunteer Tutors
Did you know that one in five adults cannot
perform the basic literacy requirements of
a typical job? In fact, it is estimated that
over 200k adults in greater Cincinnati need
help with basic literacy skills. The Literacy
Network of Greater Cincinnati champions
the development of literacy by raising
awareness, improving access, and serving
as a catalyst for literacy efforts. Once a
month, the organization holds a Saturday
training session for anyone interested in
becoming a volunteer tutor. The training
dates for the 4th quarter of 2007 are
September 29, October 27, and November
17. If you are interested or would like more
information, please contact call 513-621-
7323, or visit www.lngc.org. Any time you’re
able to give will be greatly appreciated.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.........September 22nd thru 23rd.........Downtown Cincinnati.........www.oktoberfest-zinzinnati.com
Cincinnati City Councilman Chris Monzel
Truancy Hotline in Place to
Report Kids Skipping School
Now that school is back in session it is
important to know that if you see school-
aged children hanging around during the
day instead of being in school, there is a
number you can call to report them. The
Cincinnati Public Schools has established
a Truancy Hotline for citizens where truant
children can be reported. The number is:
513-363-0003
Dispose of Your Old
Television Sets - for Free
Do you have an old television that needs
to be thrown away? The Hamilton County
Department of Environmental Services
has announced that on three separate
days in October they will accept old TV’s
as part of a special recycling program. In
order to participate, you must contact the
department at 513-946-7719 or email
susan.schumacher@hamilton-co.org in
order to get an event confirmation and a
voucher that will be mailed out to you. Your
drop-off location will also be included along
with your confirmation. There is a limit of
two tv’s per household.
Avondale
a community profile...
Annexed by the City of Cincinnati in
1896, Avondale is one of the city’s largest
and most populated neighborhoods. It’s
single and multi-family homes range from
elegant brick to
Gothic Tudors. The
tree-lined streets
add to the unique
character of the
neighborhood. It
is centrally located,
giving it easy access to both I-71 and I-
75. Avondale is home to one of the top
tourist attractions in the Cincinnati Area,
the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
For more information about the community,
visit www.avondalecommunitycouncil.org.
September 2007
Volume 3, No. 9
Neighborhood Block Club
in Price Hill is Working
to Make a Difference
The old saying that “when the going gets
tough, the tough get going” certainly rings
true with a group of dedicated neighbors
on “short” Pedretti Ave. in West Price Hill.
After experiencing numerous criminal
issues & other activities associated with
problem properties in their community,
several residents banded together to form
a neighborhood block club. The group has
been meeting since early summer and has
already started seeing results. For instance,
their efforts working with the Police and
local businesses have resulted in a Police
Sub-Station being established in a donated
storefront at nearby Eighth & Pedretti. They
h a v e
a l s o
b e e n
working
with the
city to
address
s t r e e t Councilman Chris Monzel speaks with
members of the “Short Pedretti” Block
lighting
Club about ways to improve their
i s s u e s neighborhood’s quality of life.
which
has resulted in a new streetlight that will
soon be erected over an area where drug-
dealing has been known to take place. At
a recent meeting, attended by Councilman
Monzel, an officer with the Cincinnati Police
Department’s District Three distributed &
discussed local crime statistics with the
group and fielded questions about ways to
help make a difference on their street. The
group plans to continue monthly meetings
and is planning to establish working
relationships with other community groups
in Price Hill.
Share Your Thoughts With
Councilman Monzel
ph: 513-352-3640 fax: 513-352-4649
801 Plum St., Room 346-B
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
email: chris.monzel@cincinnati-oh.gov
 QUALITY OF LIFE
TEAM TRAINING
One by one…street by street
WHY should your community council have a Quality of Life Committee?
In some cases, to help your community to survive in this transition time, in other
cases, keep your community viable as it faces future changes. Create a sense of pride
and community ownership while holding City services accountable for action.

WHAT would we do? Identify any properties and property owners that are in
non-compliance of any City ordinance that is causing disorder in your community,
follow an established process and be persistent in resolving the issue.

WHERE do we start? Come to this presentation for one process that has been
used in College Hill effectively for the past three years to deal with many issues in an
organized, persistent, and accountable way.

WHO will do it? It only takes you to get it started. Bring a neighbor!
Presented by
College Hill Forum Quality of Life Committee
&
City Councilman Chris Monzel

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

6:30 – 8:30 PM
Oakley Community Center
3882 Paxton
Cincinnati, OH 45209

Please RSVP by September 21 to

513-352-3640 or christa.criddle@cincinnati-oh.gov