An Interview with Ohio City Resident

Katherine Thorpe

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Why did you choose

ohio city?

I chose to live here because of my father. He had moved into Riverview and needed my support. I stayed after he died because my children grew to love the area and the traditions we had created.

Favorite season

in ohio city

Fall is my favorite. I love taking my two boys trick or treating. It reminds me of the community experience I enjoyed in California.

What is Ohio City's

best kept secret?

Wow that is a hard one to answer. Joyful Noise music school comes to mind, as it was the last thing for my family to discover. I love the community as a whole and imagine being here until all my children graduate from high school at the very least.

What are your favorite

West side market stands?

Narrin's is by far my favorite. I get everything I need from her except produce.

What are your favorite

ohio city traditions?

Open Streets and Ohio City Games. My children love Station Hope, as they are active participants in Cleveland Public Theatre productions.

Describe your

Involvement in the community

If I know about ANY event I will be there with my children. I am actively working to bridge the gap in community offerings to low income residents of Lakeview and Riverview as I have experience living in Lakeview and appreciating all of Ohio City's free and low cost activities. I want others to known and appreciate the community as much as my family so as to relieve any tensions or animosity between all residents within close proximity.