OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO

Village Website www.ihill.org

Volume No. LXVII

COUNCIL ACTIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2007 • Passage of a resolution appointing VantageTrust Company as successor Trustee for the City of Indian Hill ICMA 457 Plan and ICMA Sidecar IRA Plan. • Emergency passage of an ordinance establishing a special revenue fund associated with state mandated police officer annual training. • Emergency passage of an ordinance amending Section 77.01 (WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN ROADS) of the Code of Ordinances, deleting Section 77.02 (WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN BRIDGES) of the Code of Ordinances, amending Section 77.99 (PENALTY) of the Code of Ordinances. • Passage of a resolution authorizing

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the City Manager to announce the availability of a contract for engineering services related to the completion of a Water Works System Master Plan; evaluate the qualifications of interested firms; and, negotiate contracts for services with the most highly qualified firms. • Passage of a resolution authorizing the manager to advertise for bids for rock salt for the Water Works Department of the Village of Indian Hill. • Passage of a resolution authorizing the manager to employ an engineer to prepare plans and specifications for street rehabilitation, Water Works improvement projects, and other special capital improvement projects, advertise for bids and award contracts for the construction of said work. • Passage of a resolution authorizing the manager to accept 2007 Green Area

VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL PUBLIC MEETING DATES FEBRUARY , 2008 Green Areas Advisory Committee Council Planning Commission Planning Commission Public Hearing

5:30 p.m.

February 6 ,2008 March 5, 2008 7:30 p.m. February 25, 2008 7:30 p.m. February 19, 2008 7:30 p.m. March 18, 2008

All public meetings are held in the Council Chamber of the Village Administration Building, 6525 Drake Road. Everyone is encouraged to attend these “open meetings”. Committee meetings are also open to the public. A schedule of these meetings may be obtained from the City Manager’s office. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Indian Hill Council Chambers are not accessible by disabled persons. However, all meetings scheduled in Council Chambers may be relocated to an accessible

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Gifts. • Passage of a resolution authorizing the manager to advertise for and accept bids for the supply of one (1) 2008 full size 4x4 SUV type vehicle for use by the Indian Hill Rangers and one (1) 2008 twenty-five (25) cubic yard rear load packer body for the Public Works Department. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS January 15, 2007

• Approval of a variance request by Mr.

& Mrs. Barry Bucher at 8725 Blome Rd., permitting a two story addition to their existing residence.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, MARCH 18 7:30 P.M. Points of Interest Pg.3 Council Passes Ordinance to limit Heavy Truck Traffic Pg. 3 Traffic Laws at Railroad crossings Pgs.4 &5 Crime Prevention 101 Pg. 5 I. H. Planning Comm. Hearing March 18, 2008 Pgs. 5 & 6 Grand Valley update Pg. 7 Rowe Arboretum Pg. 8 Summer jobs available Pgs. 9&10 Engagements & Weddings Pgs 16-20 Bits & Pieces Pgs. 22 & 23 Historical Society

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THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO

CHURCHES

ARMSTRONG CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5125 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 - 561-4220 www.armstrongchapel.org Greg Stover, Senior Pastor Nathan Custer, Associate Pastor Stanley Lawrence, Associate Pastor Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students 8:20 a.m. Traditional Worship in Old Chap 9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sancuary 11:10 a.m. Contemp Worship in Sanctuary Adult Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 9:40 and 11:00 Student Christian Education at 9:40 Children’s Christian Education at 9:40 and 11:00 Nursery care provided at 9:40 and 11:00 Student Ministries on Wed. at 7:00 p.m. THE INDIAN HILL CHURCH Episcopal-Presbyterian 6000 Drake Road Telephone: 561-6805 www.indianhillchurch.org , Episcopal Rector David Hawley, Presbyterian Pastor Michelle Metcalf, Youth Director Ann Pardue, Christian Education Director Worship Schedule 8:00 a.m. Episcopal Holy Eucharst 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship (Presbyterian and Episcopal services on alternating Sundays) Education for Children Childcare CINCINNATI FRIENDS MEETING 8075 Keller Road - 791-0788 www.cincinnatifriends.org Dan Kasztelan, Pastor Michael Clement, Interim Team Pastor SUNDAY: Meeting for Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:00 a.m. (Carry-in lunch every first Sunday of the month; business meeting every second Sunday) Nursery and childcare provided SONRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH Office: 203 Mill Street Milford, OH 45150 576-6000 Church Services Located at Mariemont High School 3812 Pocahontas Avenue Mariemont, Ohio Jeff Aringgon, Pastor Schedule of Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship and Children’s Program Childcare Provided For all Services HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH 6905 Given Road Cincinnati Country Day High School Theater 272-5800 Office: 7800 Laurel Avenue, Madeira Chad Hovind, Teaching Pastor Schedule of Sunday Service 9:15 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m Horizon Classic Service - Separate programs specifically designed for newborn through high school seniors GREENACRES ARTS CENTER 8400 Blome Road, 45243 513-793-2787

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

VILLAGE COUNCIL 6525 Drake Road Eppa Rixey IV, Mayor David T. Ottenjohn, Vice Mayor Joseph Beech, III Susan K. Holzapfel Lindsay B. McLean Keith M. Rabenold Mark E. Tullis VILLAGE STAFF Michael W. Burns, City Manager 561-6500 David M. Couch, Assistant City Manager Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt. Donald L. Crain, Solicitor Connie Eberhart, Tax Comm. Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police Police – 561-7000 John Davis, Supt. Water Works and Public Works Dept. 831-3712 Will McQueen Manager/Park Ranger of Grand Valley Preserve 979-6221 Steve Ashbrock, Fire Chief 561-7926 – Business 911 – Fire Call Tim Ingram, Health Commissioner PLANNING COMMISSION Paul F. Madden, Chairperson Jane Koppenhoefer David T. Ottenjohn Charles E. Reynolds Richard C. Wiggers GREEN AREAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Noah Fleischmann, Chairman Mr. T. J. Ackermann Mrs. Robin Armstrong Mr. Luke Boswell Mr. William H. Chatfield Mrs. Missy Cowan Mr. Frank Hamilton Mrs. Carolyn Jones Mrs. Kathy Kranbuhl Mrs. Beth Karp Ms. Pam Middendorff Ms. Natalie Nesbitt Mr. Eppa Rixey Mrs. Lynne Vollmer Mrs. Diane White John A. Bentley, Consultant STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM 4600 Muchmore Road - 561-5151 Christopher P. Daeger

GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE Thomas Kanis, Range Supervisor 831-0994 Peter Tsipis, Assistant Supervisor 831-0994

John E. Gross, Jr., Village Representative 561-0696

PERSONNEL ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD Eric Holzapfel George Glover Kim Burke, Chairman MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Edward H. Miller, M.D. Mrs. Patricia Timperman, R.S. Thomas J. Clarke, Jr., D.V.M. INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION 6855 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Barbara A. Hopewell, President Ted Jaroszewicz Vice President Molly Barber Elizabeth Johnston Timothy Sharp Dr. Jane Knudson, Supt. Julia J. Toth, Clerk-Treas. Indian Hill High School Indian Hill Middle School Indian Hill Elementary   Indian Hill Primary School

272-4500 272-4522 272-4550 272-4642 272-4703 272-4754

RECREATION COMMISSION Tom Bolser Chairman 891- 4447 Program Coordinator, JackAlley 979-6212 www.ihrecsports.com INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 891-1873 Mrs.Andrew C. Hauck III, President Mrs. Donald C. Harrison, Vice President Mrs. Frank Welsh, Vice President Mr. Stephen Schultz, Secretary Mr. Otto Hausknecht, Treasurer BULLETIN EDITOR Joyce Holder All questions concerning copy for the Bulletin should be directed to the Village office at 561-6500. or [email protected] NEXT ISSUE OF BULLETIN MARCH 7, 2008 Please note that all copy for that issue must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd. Church (513) 561-5954 School (513) 561-8020 Religious Education (513) 561-8369 www.stgertrude.org Fr. Ken Letoile, Pastor Sister Mary Sheila O.P., Principal Shari Siebert, Director of Religious Education Mass Schedule: Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM 12:30 & 6:00 PM THE INDIAN HILL CLUB SWIM & TENNIS Dot Lane off Shawnee Run Rd. across from St. Gertrude’s www.ihclub.com

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COUNCIL PASSES ORDINANCE TO LIMIT HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC On January 28, 2008 Village Council passed an emergency ordinance which is directed at limiting the number of heavy vehicles traveling on Village roads. The ordinance, which went into effect immediately, limits the size of vehicles traveling through the Village to a maximum of two axles, with the exception of those vehicles traveling through the Village on Loveland-Madeira Road and Remington Road. Trucks in excess of two axles are permitted to make local deliveries in the Village, but their routing will be limited, to the extent possible, to Loveland-Madeira Road, Remington Road, and portions of Drake Road, Indian Hill Road and Miami Road. Routing assistance for local deliveries may be obtained by contacting the Indian Hill Rangers at 561-7000. Council found it necessary to enact the emergency ordinance because of a recent dramatic increase in construction traffic hauling fill dirt and construction debris on roads which are simply not constructed or intended for use by heavy truck traffic. This heavy traffic threatened to damage the roads, and it presented safety and noise issues for residents living along the affected roads. As indicated above, the ordinance does provide for local deliveries by trucks in excess of two axles. Residents who are expecting deliveries of materials by large trucks can assist the Village in limiting road damage by advising the supplier of the axle restrictions and encouraging them to contact the Rangers for routing information.  

Traffic Laws at Railroad Crossings This is just a friendly reminder for the traffic laws that regulate traffic around and through Ohio’s railroad grade crossings.  Ohio has had a decrease in railroad crossing crashes and fatalities in 2006.  However, this should be a statistic that could be all but eliminated with cautious and defensive driving.  The law as stated in 4511.62 of the Ohio Revised Code states that “Whenever any person driving a vehicle or trackless trolley approaches a railroad grade crossing, the person shall stop within fifty feet, but not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail of the railroad if any of the following circumstances exist at the crossing: (a) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train. (b) A crossing gate is lowered. (c) A flagperson gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a train. (d) There is insufficient space on the other side of the railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle or trackless trolley the person is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, trackless trolleys, pedestrians, or railroad trains, notwithstanding any traffic control signal indication to proceed. (e) An approaching train is emitting an audible signal or is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing. (f) There is insufficient undercarriage clearance to safely negotiate the crossing.” Anyone approaching a grade crossing with any of the above conditions is not permitted to cross the grade crossing unless the person is signaled by a law enforcement officer or flagperson that it is permissible to do so.  In the Village of Indian Hill, all the grade crossings have the red flashing lights which activate upon the approach of a railroad vehicle.  Please understand that if the lights are flashing any person or driver should stop immediately and not cross the tracks.  Also exhibit caution when approaching any grade crossing when the lights are not flashing due to a possible malfunction.  The penalty for this offense is a misdemeanor of the 4th degree, punishable by a fine of up to $250 and 30 days in jail. In addition, please be patient and courteous to all school buses at grade crossing.  School buses, as well as many other types of commercial vehicles, must stop at all railroad crossings.  Thank you and please drive safely. Ranger Keith Lang

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Crime Prevention 101… I wanted to take an opportunity to give everyone a quick snapshot of Police activity within the Village during the year 2007. This information was obtained through checking reports and other logs used by the police department. The information presented is believed to be accurate, but depending on updated reports, offenses found not to be what they really were (ex. possible reported theft turned out to be a lost/found article), there may be minor changes in the numbers. The following offenses are only a portion of the reports generated during the past year. Burglary Cases – 10 Juvenile Cases - 25 Theft Cases – 51 Wanted Persons (Indian Hill Mayors Court) - 33 Motor Vehicle Thefts – 3 Wanted Persons (Other Agencies) - 56 Drug Cases – 17 Driving Under Suspension - 44 OMVI (DUI) – 24 General Information Reports – 103 This past year, the Rangers responded to over 1,175 burglary alarms. These alarms were all false alarms that resulted in the dispatch and response of a Ranger to the residence. These responses resulted in approx. 392 total man hours (using about 20 minutes for response, house check and clearing the scene. Some alarm times are longer others shorter depending on the residence and what is found upon arrival. Most alarms are handled by a single Officer). For the 10 listed Burglary Cases, either the alarm was not used, or the home did not have an alarm, so these 10 are NOT part of the 1,175. For the burglaries, three (3) cases appear to be forced entry cases and for the other seven (7), the garage door was left open, a vehicle was parked in the driveway unlocked and the remote was used to gain entry, or an unsecured door to the garage was entered. The seven (7) cases where the garages were entered, there did not appear to be any entry into the residence itself, only items were taken from the garage or vehicles were gone through. These cases took place mostly in the evening or overnight and occurred during the month of December. Looking through the reports, it should be noted that there were six (6) arrests, clearing about four (4) of these cases. Theft cases speak for themselves. These generally take place in a home under construction occupied or unoccupied, at the school, from parked motor vehicles etc. With regards to the vehicle thefts, I was able to see that at least two (2) of the vehicles stolen were left parked in the driveway, unlocked and with a key inside. It should be noted that an arrest was made in each of these cases. The juvenile cases refer to incidents resulting in a report, where a juvenile is involved, such as underage consumption, drugs, disorderly conduct etc. Looking at traffic related incidents, there were about 768 traffic citations issued, 1,743 traffic warnings, (31% of the total traffic contacts in 2007 resulted in a citation), 173 automobile crashes, 24 OMVI’s (DUI) and 44 Driving Under Suspensions. The fastest speed I could find was 72mph. in a 35mph zone. The highest OMVI test was .293 (that is over 3.5 times the legal limit of .08). The wanted persons usually result from traffic stops, especially the Wanted Person Other Agency. The Wanted Person (Indian Hill Mayors Court) are warrants that are issued from Indian Hill, mostly for Failure to Appear or Failure to Comply. These arrests generally result from traffic stops or contact from other police agencies. The listed stats reflect only a portion of the reports and police activity that the Rangers are actively involved in. It is important for all of us to recognize that many of our residents assist in many different ways. Several of our arrests are attributed to good witnesses and the reporting of crimes in a timely manner from residents. So what can residents do to help reduce these numbers? Many of these cases are preventable. Be sure to secure your home any time you leave. Lock all doors and windows. Use the security alarm if you have one. Make sure that it is working properly and that all family members know how to work it, to reduce the number of false alarms. In March of last year I reported that in 2006, there were approx. 1,251 burglar alarms, in 2007, there were about 1,175. That means that there were about 76 fewer false alarms (about a 6% reduction) in 2007- GOOD JOB!! If you park your car outside be sure to lock the doors and do not leave a key inside. If you are having construction

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done in your home, secure your valuables in a safe location. Observe the speed limits. Many times, radar or traffic patrols are being conducted in some areas of the community due to resident complaints (Selective Enforcement Patrols). These can range from speed to stop sign violations. And many of the violators in the “Selective Enforcement Patrol” areas are residents. The speed limits that are put in place are the speeds deemed the safest to travel for that stretch of road, based on visibility, road conditions, lighting etc. These days, Indian Hill gets very busy during the rush hours, with people passing through to get from one side of the village to the next. Traffic enforcement is needed to help ensure safe travel. A traffic citation is never given and should not be taken as a “personal thing”. All traffic signs are very clear and posted to meet or exceed required guidelines. So that there are no secrets, there are no speed limits in the village (except I-275) over 35 mph. School Zone speed limits, on school days and during restricted hours is 20 mph. The major roads, Drake Rd., Miami Rd., Shawnee Run Rd, Indian Hill Rd., Loveland-Madeira Rd., Remington Rd., Spooky Hollow Rd. and Given Rd. are patrolled more often than not, with routine patrols and enforcement on all other connecting roads. We use a combination of radar and laser for traffic enforcement. With radar we can get your speed driving toward us, away from us or in the same direction. Hopefully this information will encourage everyone to be careful and obey all traffic laws. The Rangers hope that everyone has a Safe New Year! Together, we will continue to live and work in a great community that provides professional Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works, Water Works and City Administration, supported by understanding residents. If there are any questions about this article or any Crime Prevention topic, please feel free to contact me at 561-7000 or [email protected]. Ptl. Dean Ramsey Crime Prevention Officer

Resident Packets

If you are a new resident, a resident who has never completed a resident packet or a resident whose information may have changed, please stop by the Ranger Station to pick one up. This information is valuable to the Police and Fire Department for alarms or for emergency contact information. Be sure that there is a current key on file as well. For questions, please call the Rangers, 561-7000. INDIAN HILL PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 18, 2008 This notice will advise that the Indian Hill Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 18, 2008 to consider draft amendments to the Indian Hill Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 6525 Drake Road, Indian Hill, Ohio 45243. The amendments under consideration deal with the ordinance language governing entryways to properties under Section 59.8 of the Ordinance and related definitions provided in Section 38.6 of the Ordinance. The draft language is available either on the Village Website www.ihill.org or at the Village Offices. The Planning Commission will hear testimony from the appellants and other interested parties regarding these amendments. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission will prepare a written recommendation to Village Council on whether the amendments should be formally adopted for inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact the Office of the City Manager by calling 561-6500.

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GRAND VALLEY UPDATE 2007 It just seems like yesterday, but Grand Valley Preserve has been open since January of 2007. You know the saying, “Time flies when you are having fun.” I wanted to take this opportunity to share an update on the events and projects that occurred this past year. In January, the first order of business was placing as many Christmas trees as possible in the lakes for fish habitat. Approximately 350 trees were submerged in the various lakes. This will be an on going project for the next several years. The fishermen indicated the trees are holding the “big ones” but then again if you know anything about fishermen the fish they catch always become larger. Two kayak and canoe demo days were held this past spring. It was a great opportunity to test out the latest canoes, kayaks and accessories on the lakes. Both events were well attended with over 80 participants at each event. In April Grand Valley held its first spring fishing tournament. It was a picture perfect day with 26 teams entering the contest and plenty of spectators to cheer them on. Everyone enjoyed the fishing and the food. There were over 200 bass caught and released back into lakes to be caught again someday. Grand Valley hosted a moonlight beaver stroll in September hoping to show off the resident beaver families. A short presentation was given on the history of the beaver followed by a moonlight tour. Several of the beaver did cooperate for the 40 participants of the event. A second fishing tournament was held in October. The day brought wind and rain but the 14 teams made the best of it. After the tournament everyone met back in the new kayak building to share fishing stories and enjoy a delicious hot meal. Grand Valley shared its’ wildlife in November with a group from Cincinnati Nature Center. Although it was a cold rainy morning the group enjoyed the vastness of the preserve. Several varieties of plants were identified as well as an opportunity to view different species of waterfowl. A resident muskrat also took time out of his busy day to allow the group to observe him sitting on top of his home. I would like to share some of the projects that took place in 2007. The following is a list of the major projects at the preserve. • Electric was installed to the new building from S.R. 126. • Miscellaneous grading, clearing and stockpile of areas. • Office trailer for the preserve manager which included electric and alarm system. • Installed a reinforced concrete boat ramp on the west side of the main lake. • Raised walking trails in areas where water floods the trails in the spring. • Created a new trail between north lake and main lake. • Grading and seeding of the islands for nesting areas. • Stocked golden shiners, bluegill and amur in the large lakes. • Constructed a new kayak and canoe storage building equipped with an alarm system. • Installed an electric gate at the front entrance to the preserve. If you or your family enjoys kayaking and canoeing, fishing, walking trails, photography, observing wildlife or just being outdoors I recommend you to take advantage of what Grand Valley Preserve has to offer. I think of Grand Valley as a diamond in the rough and I am excited about the future of the preserve. Grand Valley will continue to improve as new projects and events take place. I encourage everyone to be familiar with the mission statement of preserve by going to the website at www.ihill.org and click on the Grand Valley link.   Will McQueen Preserve Manager

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COME VISIT THE ARBORETUM Have you visited the Arboretum lately? For most of you who get this bulletin it’s not that far away. Here are a few good reasons to stop by soon and enjoy the gardens: * Right now it’s probably one of the quietest times of the year, so the solitude will do you good. And if it snows…with all the evergreens…you get the picture! * Consider the Arboretum as one of your favorite places to appease any new year’s resolutions you may have. * It won’t take much gas to get here, so you can be ‘green’ if you do visit. * Oh yeah, we do have about 1500 different kinds of trees and shrubs on display for you to enjoy, or see the many birds that call the Arboretum their home or resort. You can find all this and more at 4600 Muchmore Road. The Stanley M. Rowe Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk everyday. For more information please do not hesitate to call 561- 5151 or email the Arboretum Manager, Chris Daeger at [email protected]

SPECIMEN OF THE MONTH Instead of a ‘tree of the month’ we are going to highlight an interesting specimen growing in our collections every once in a while. Our subject du jour is none other than the Horstmann’s Silberlocke Fir. It is a dwarf cultivar of Korean fir which has a character all its own. Instead of normal flat green needles on this evergreen, they are curled upward to show their white bottom sides. The result is a rather silvery-white and green small tree all year long; doesn’t need snow to be showy as it’s built in. The plant’s origin is rumored to have been the result of plant propagator, or perhaps a mad scientist, who microwaved seed from a normal fir! We don’t have the only one; there are many more out there. Our specimen can be found just 8’ off the northeast corner of the Arboretum Center, next to the patio and the pathway to one of our dwarf conifer areas. Come and see this amazing plant and theorize yourself on how this plant came to exist. How many of you have already pictured Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory? Come on now, admit it.

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Recycling Toters Available for Purchase The new recycling toters are now available for purchase. There are two sizes to choose from. A 64 gallon toter is available for $55.00 and a 95 gallon toter is available for $63.00. The dimensions of the 64 gallon toter are 24 inches by 24 inches square and 44 inches tall. The 95 gallon toter is 30 inches by 30 inches and 48 inches tall. They both have wheels for easy handling and a lid to keep in odor and seal out rain or pests. All recycling can now be mixed together. We also accept cardboard and mixed paper along with the other recyclables. Toters are to be used for RECYCLING ONLY, we do not have the equipment to lift toters on our garbage collection vehicles. If you are interested in purchasing a recycling toter, please call the Public Works Department at 831-3712.



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SUMMER JOB STEPHAN FIELD The Indian Hill Recreation Commission is now accepting applications for a position at Stephan Field for the summer park program. The program will run from June 16 through August 1, 2008. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. This is a full time position as a Park Director Applications should include:

SUMMER JOB STEPHAN FIELD The Indian Hill Recreation Commission is now accepting applications for a position at Stephan Field for the summer park program. The program will run from June 16 through August 1, 2008. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. This is a full time position as an assistant to the two Park Directors Applications should include:

Name Address School or Non-Summer Employment Telephone Number Experience and qualifications Interest Name, address, and telephone number of a reference.

Name Address School or Non-Summer Employment Telephone Number Experience and qualifications Interest Name, address, and telephone number of a reference.

Please mail applications by April 1st to:

Please mail applications by April 1st to:





Jack Alley Recreation Coordinator 6525 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

Jack Alley Recreation Coordinator 6525 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

CCDS 3rd Annual Wrap-in Joins Entire Campus for Great Cause

The Cincinnati Country Day School 2007 Great Wrap-In took place on Tuesday, December 4th.  Each student was asked to bring in a moderately priced gift ($10–15) for a child of his or her age.  With some guidance, the students were encouraged to pick the gift themselves so that the gift would be personal and the children would be reminded of the true spirit of the season. Since CCDS is fortunate to have all students on the same campus (18 months - grade 12), the older and younger students joined together in teams to wrap all of the gifts. The upper and middle school students walked to the lower and elementary school to join the students they would be teamed with. At the end of the morning and after all of the wrapping was finished, the students brought the presents to the dining terrace where they enjoyed snacks and sang songs together. As a Students in front of over 800 result of the Wrap-In, over 800 gifts were assembled and stacked high in the CCDS Dining presents they wraped Terrace. CCDS Head of School, Dr. Robert Macrae said, “Thanks to the giving-nature of the CCDS community, our Dining Terrace is filled with hundreds of gifts, ready for delivery to deserving agencies around the city.  We hope the children who open these presents will enjoy a holiday that is a little brighter, thanks to the kindness of our community.”   The gifts went to agencies who help children who might not otherwise receive a new, unused present during the holidays.  Agencies who will receive gifts this year include:  The House of Refuge Missions, Inc.; ACT, Inc; Families FORWARD; Mercy Franciscan at St. John’s, The Brighton Center, Memorial, Inc, JFS Adoption Connection, ProKids and Interfaith Hospitality Network. 

Senior Robbie Acklen with Student Tommy Scheer

Sophomore Liza Cohen & Second Senior John Rabiner with Senior Josh Brown helping Grader Gretchen Langenbahn Student Sam Nitzberg Student Jessica August



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Annie Wenker & Ryan Landefeld Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wenker of Indian Hill, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Annie, to Mr. Ryan Landefeld, son of Mr. and Mrs John Landefeld of Troy Michigan. Ryan is a 1992 graduate of Sherman High School and a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M University. He is currently a Business Consultant for Wells Fargo in Scottsdale, Arizona. Annie is a 1999 graduate of Indian Hill High School and a 2003 graduate of university of Dayton. She is currently a Specialty Sales Representative for Abbott immunology in Scottsdale, Arizona. The wedding will take place September 6, 2008 in Cincinnati.

Mary Brosius Krehbiel & JonathanWilliam Rausch Wedding

The wedding of Miss Mary Brosius Krehbiel of Indian Hill, and Mr. Jonathan William Rausch, of Lake City, Pa., took place on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at St. Rose Church, Eastern Ave. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Father Barry Windholtz officiated the ceremony, and the reception followed at The Cincinnati Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis Krehbiel of Indian Hill and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Krehbiel also of Indian Hill. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Garry L. Rausch of Fredonia, New York. Miss Amber Better, friend of the bride, served as the Maid of Honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Allison Nagel, sister of the groom, Miss Ellen Bailey, Miss Laura Catalusci, Miss Bronwyn Lehman, Miss Emily Rowe, Miss Kavita Venkatesh, and Miss Kathryn Wolfenden, all friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaids were Miss Mazie Krehbiel, cousin of the bride, and Miss Carli Nagel, niece of the groom. Flower girls were Miss Haley Bolton, cousin of the bride, Miss Rianna Mueller, cousin of the bride, Miss Alexzandra Nagel, niece of the groom. Mr. Garry Rausch, Jr., brother of the groom, served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Mr. John Krehbiel, Jr., and Mr. David Krehbiel, brothers of the bride, Mr. Christopher Nagel, brother-in-law of the groom, Mr. Brandon Billing, Mr. Garrett Boyce, and Mr. Gregory Copeland, all friends of the groom. The junior groomsman was Mr. Christopher Nagel Jr., nephew of the groom. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Indian Hill High School and a 2005 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is employed with Cintas Corporation as a Health and Safety Coordinator. The groom is a 2001 graduate of Girard High School, Girard Pennsylvania, and a 2005 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He is employed by Edgenet Inc. as a Software Engineer. The couple honeymooned in Aruba and is currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Ashley Scott Hamilton & Harold Michael Lewellen, Jr. Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hallberg and the late Mr. Jeffrey Dean Hamilton are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Scott Hamilton to Harold Michael Lewellen Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Lewellen of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The June 16th 2007 wedding took place at Indian Hill Church and the ceremony was performed by Reverend Paul Long. The wedding reception was held at the home of the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hallberg of Indian Hill. Ashley, a graduate of Indian Hill High School, received her undergraduate degree in economics and finance at the University of Kentucky. She is currently a sales and marketing manager for SST Corporation. Michael received his undergraduate degree in marketing at the University of Kentucky. He is currently a financial advisor for the O’Dell Group. The couple honeymooned in Bora Bora and Moorea. They are currently residing in Mt. Lookout.

Hillary Elizabeth DeHaan and Stephen James Hawes IV Engagement

Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider of Indian Hill and Mr. Peter DeHaan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillary Elizabeth DeHaan, to Mr. Stephen James Hawes IV, son of Drs. Stephen and Anne Hawes of Columbia, South Carolina. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Cincinnati Country Day School and a 2005 graduate of Washington and Lee University. She is an assistant account planner for the advertising agency Ideopia. The groom is a 1998 graduate of Charlotte Country Day School, a 2002 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a 2005 graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law. Mr. Hawes received his Masters of Laws in international taxation from The University of Florida. He is an attorney with the Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C. A spring 2008 wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Washington, D.C. 2008-2009 INDIAN HILL PHONE DIRECTORY Preparation for the new Indian Hill Phone Directory is underway and will be printed in the Spring of 2008. Please check your directory listing for correct spelling and phone number. If you are new to the Village and are not listed in the 2006-2007 Directory please send your name, address and phone # to the address below. Also, let us know if you would like both husband and wife’s name listed and/or children’s phone number. Send all corrections or additions for the directory to the address below. Or email it to [email protected] Village of Indian Hill Joyce R. Holder 6525 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

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A Look Back at the







Development of Grand Valley

With the end of the year and the beginning of a new year we look back at the “birth” of the Grand Valley Nature Preserve. What a vision Village Council and the Grand Valley Advisory committee had for this wonderful piece of property, to save it from development, traffic, sewage, and the demise of a natural wildlife area. Without this beautiful preserve, our children may never have known the allure of the outdoors. never know the beauty of a colored bird in flight, or the beaver working on his house, or the very abundant colorful wild flowers that surround them. Our ducks are plentiful with humorous names as Coot and Bufflehead, but beautiful as a Widgeon, Mallard, Wood Duck, or Canvasback. Throughout the summer we have noticed the migration of our birds. Purple Martins, plentiful in July are now in South America. But we waited with great anticipation for “our” Bald Eagle to return. November 10th marked his arrival. This beautiful bird has made “your” preserve his winter home for the last three years. The amazing comeback of this bird is a credit to the study of environmental issues and, as with us, a habitat compatible for their survival. Recently this beautiful bird has been removed from the “Endangered Species List”. Your eagle will stay until the end of February, as long as it is cold. We hope you can enjoy a moment with this magnificent and majestic bird. This is “your” nature preserve and we hope you will visit the Grand Valley Preserve and experience and enjoy all that nature has to offer. SPCA FUR BALL The Fur Ball is the major fund raiser for the SPCA, which operates primarily on donation. This year, the event is being held in conjunction with The Everything Pets trade show at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The date of the Fur Ball is April 12. There will be a silent auction, dinner, live auction, and dancing. Tickets are $150 each, or a table of 10 for $1250. There are also sponsorship opportunities available with some corresponding advertising benefits! (See separate attachment). Carol at the SPCA, 541-6100, is in charge of ticket sales. SPCA Cincinnati oversees animal care and control in the region, covering an area of more than 500 square miles. Last year, alone, the staff cared for over 16,000 animals. They rescue domestic animals and wildlife 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They provide humane education to school children, spaying and neutering of adoptable animals, free pet food programs, therapy dog services, and animal adoptions. These are just a few of their many services. FINE ARTS and FINE MUSIC AT PETERLOON On October 24, 2007, The John Magro Foundation sponsored a special dinner party and concert featuring Cincinnati And Northern Kentucky’s most talented student musicians and artists. The event is part of the Magro Foundations continuing efforts to sponsor educational grants For deserving arts students showcasing their talents tot Peterloon each fall. According to those who knew him, John Magro was a man whose contributions to the business, civic, and philanthropic organizations within Cincinnati and abroad became legendary. The zeal and passion with which Mr. Magro served his community Were fueled by a near-catastrophic event of his childhood that forever influenced his view of life. At the age of eight, John Magro was seriously injured in sledding accident. Gravely ill and barely conscious, He overheard his physician’s admonition to his Mother that it was unlikely he would survive. That instant became the turning point in his life. Determined to survive, he vowed to do everything in his power to repay “The Gift Of Borrowed Time”, as he referred to his second chance at life. As young John Magro savored this ‘Borrowed Time’ and matured into manhood, he recognized his way of expressing gratitude for this gift of life was giving to others. Due to his passion for music, Mr. Magro became board president And general manager for the Cincinnati Opera and became instrumental in promoting up and coming young singers. In 1959 he began to replace some operas “Big Names’ with less experienced performers who had not yet received international fame.

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He began Opera at Peterloon’, a special program to showcase opera audition winners and their performances on the lush lawns of the lovely Peterloon estate. After Mr. Margo’s death, his daughter, Victoria Pfeil founded the John L. Magro Foundation, a non-profit organization whose primary purpose was to serve public interests in the arts and sciences. She continued his work until the fall of 2000, when she died unexpectedly due to injuries suffered in an auto accident. Today, dedicated friends and arts advocates of the John L. Magro Foundation have combined resources to continue the organization’s philanthropic works. The October event at Peterloon represents the annual tradition and a yearly April event was added due to public Interest in the organization. Indian Hill residents who serve on the board of the Magro Foundation include Sally Rowe Heckscher, Vicki Jahns, Jenny Magro, Chris Weber, Helene Bentley, Lois Rust & Vicki Aug. Other board members include Christine Willis who resides in Montgomery and Sylvia (Tibby) Plyler, renowned professor at CCM, serves as our music consultant and coordinator. For more information on John L. Magro Foundation events, or to make a donation to support students studying Fine Arts, please contact Sally Heckscher at 561-3812 or [email protected].

CCM Singers

Clark & Ellen Sole and Frank & Rosemary Welsh

Ken Mahler

NKU Musicians NKU Visual Artist

Sheila James & Guests

Board members seated L-R Chris Weber, Helene Bentley, Jenny Magro, Sally Heckscher standing L-R Christine Willis, Vicki Aug & Shawn Pfeil

BULLETIN INSERTS DELIVERY NOTICE Bulletin readers and advertisers are advised that the Bulletin is delivered via bulk mail, which may be subject to delays. The Village cannot assume responsibility for the delivery of time sensitive material

Bulletin inserts are only for village-associated organizations such as churches, scouts, schools, clubs, committees, Historical Society, and Greenacres. They are not for personal or business advertising. Because the printer has to collate all the flyers and insert them by hand, they must be printed on 20 lb paper. Please send no more than one insert per publication. Also, consider putting in an ad instead of an insert. We can do a page or ½-page ad. The deadline for getting a flyer in the Bulletin is the same as the deadline for articles. For more information, call Joyce Holder at the Village office at 561-6500 or email [email protected]

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From Computers to Curves “What made you do that?!” is the question that Michelle Selnick, the new owner of the Curves franchise in Madeira, is being asked on a daily basis. Selnick is a local “computer geek” and President of webFEAT, the top web development firm in Cincinnati. The purchase of Madeira Curves franchise seemed a bit out of Selnick’s comfort zone. Actually, Selnick has always been a fitness buff, athlete and coach. Getting back to the fitness arena was something she was excited to do. Two years ago, Selnick began working out as a member at the local Madeira Curves and lost 40 pounds within the first year. Curves had a workout that she could fit into her busy lifestyle as a mother of five, and President of five other local companies. She was “sold” on the concept of the Curves 30 minute workout philosophy. “When a friend told me that the Curves franchise was available, I jumped at the opportunity. I found that I was working 16 hour days but often never engaging in conversations with other women. There were many days that 90% of my communications centered on emails, IM’s and programming logic. Buying Curves gave me the opportunity to meet lots of interesting women and help them achieve their weight loss goals. It also made it much easier for me to workout EVERY day and that was a great incentive.” Curves, International currently has over 10,000 active franchises around the world. It is a 30 minute total body workout for women of all ages. The local Madeira-Indian Hill franchise is located at 7813 Laurel Avenue. Ms. Selnick can be reached at 561-4930 for a personal training session and program details. Selnick has expanded the hours of the Madeira Curves to 7:30am to 7pm Monday through Friday and 8am to noon on Saturday. Curves currently offers a 30% discount on membership fees with convenient monthly payment plans on membership “dues”. Local Women’s Group Holds 5th Annual Luncheon to Benefit Athletic Program On Tuesday, March 4, Women for Christ, a community prayer group uniting women throughout the Cincinnati area, will hold its Fifth Annual luncheon to benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The largest interdenominational, schoolbased Christian sports organization in the world, FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering, and encouraging people to make a difference through Christ. Monies raised by FCA help fund student-led accountability groups that stress character building and moral integrity in athletics. Guest speaker for this year’s event will be Jan Dravecky, wife of baseball legend, cancer survivor and amputee Dave Dravecky. Author of “A Joy I’d Never Known,” and co-author of “Stand by Me,” “Glimpses of Heaven,” and “Do Not Lose Heart,” Dravecky will share the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of her journey through depression as she struggled to meet life’s demands in difficult times. Her universal message of hope is one that will inspire and encourage women as they face challenges and pressures in their own lives. The Fifth Annual Women for Christ luncheon will take place at Xavier’s University’s Cintas Center, and will feature a Silent Auction, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., before the 11:30 a.m. lunch. Tickets are $35 per person/$350 per table of ten. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call (513) 2779374 or e-mail [email protected].

L to R Lynne Mileham (Auction Chairman), Peggy Robinson (Publicity) Lawsie Cole (Founder) Scott Dotas (FCA Director) Sue Helbling (House Tour)

Presidents’ Day Monday, February 18

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Mardee Dinerman Wachs Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Dinner *2008 Honoree, Dr. Jack Gottschalk* What do Moses, Aristotle, Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill have in common with a speech client at the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center? They all suffered from stuttering. It is estimated that over 2 million people in the US alone suffer from stuttering. Successful communication is essential for academic success, economic self-sufficiency and the attainment of an independent and fulfilling life. When someone suffers with a speech fluency problem, success in many areas of life is jeopardized. That is why this years recipient of the Mardee Wachs Award is Dr. Jack Gottschalk. Jack came to the Center while in high school to get help with stuttering. He worked diligently with his speech therapist, graduating from Walnut Hills High School, Ohio State University, and Ohio State University Dental School. Dr. Gottschalk became a successful dentist with a thriving practice. He credits the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center with helping him to overcome this obstacle to communication. Once he began his dental practice he started talking to adult stutterers about what had helped him. Dr. Gottschalk was heavily involved in “Stamp Out Stuttering” a program of the Cincinnati Public Schools. He would talk to over 100 children and their parents about stuttering and discuss what had helped him become a successful professional. In his desire to give back to the Center that helped him overcome his speech fluency problem he became extremely involved at the Hearing Speech & Deaf Center. Jack has been instrumental in becoming an agent for positive change and an unrelenting champion of the Agency. Over the past five years he has served as Vice President of the Board of Directors, chair of the first ever Mardee Dinerman Wachs event, event sponsor committee chair and consultant to the Executive Director. He is an accomplished dentist and has received innumerable awards in his honor; to name just a few, they are: The Ohio Dental Association Meritorious Service Award and Distinguished Dentist Award, The Cincinnati Dental Society Meritorious Service Ward and The Ohio State University Distinguished Dental Alumni Award. Dr. Gottschalk is a dedicated professional and volunteer! The Hearing Speech & Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati (HSDC) invites you to join them for their upcoming Awards Dinner benefiting Cincinnati’s Deaf Community. HSDC will honor long time center volunteer and board member Dr. Jack Gottschalk on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Drees Pavilion in Covington, Kentucky. The evening begins with cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, awards ceremony and speaker to follow. Tickets for the event are $150. As a premier community resource with a reputation for excellence, the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati believes that communication is the foundation of all human interactions. The center provides a barrier-free, inclusive and nurturing environment for anyone seeking to overcome obstacles related to speech, hearing or deafness regardless of their ability to pay. For more information on this event or any programs we offer, please contact Kelly Lyle, Development and Marketing Assistant, at 513-221-0527, ext. 156 or [email protected] or please visit out website at www.hearingspeechdeaf. com.

JOHN RUTHVEN PAINTING LIMITED EDITION PRINT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC The Grand Valley property, purchased by the Village, inspired noted wildlife artist John Ruthven to paint a picture entitled “The Great Blue Heron of Grand Valley.” Mr. Ruthven donated the painting to the village to help raise funds to support the Grand Valley preserve area through a print program. The original print is on display at the Village Administration office. The Village has purchased a limited edition of 200 signed and numbered prints that are being sold unframed for $75.00 each available on a first come first serve basis. The prints can be purchased at the Village Administration office, 6525 Drake Road. Payment for the prints should be made by cash or check, made out to the Village of Indian Hill. Please call 561-6500 for more information or questions.

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Exhibits at the Public Library On Display at the Main Library Through the Winter Months Willie Mays: Art in the Outfield

naturally the place to publish early editions of McGuffey Readers and Ray’s Arithmetic schoolbooks. Also on display are early plays that were performed at the National Theater in Cincinnati and the first book of instruction in drawing or painting published west of the Alleghenies entitled The Young Ladies’ Assistant in Drawing and Painting.

Willie Mays embodied the changes that racial integration brought to America’s game fields and its larger culture in the mid-20th century. Playing baseball with grace, skill, flair, and obvious delight, Willie Mays broke color barriers for more than just himself. He combined the ability to stroke majestic home runs with an equal ability to outrun and catch what would have been home runs for opponents. Willie Mays could do it all. Local author Mike Shannon pays tribute to that legacy with Willie Mays: Art in the Outfield. The exhibit showcases contemporary artists’ representations of the skill, fame, and sheer love of the game that make Mays so remarkable and memorable. First curated as a traveling exhibit to honor his 75th birthday, this artistic tribute to Willie Mays will be displayed in the Main Library’s Atrium now through March 20. The art includes a broad range of styles and media from impressionistic graphite pencil drawings on paper through realistic Kodachrome photographic prints to expressionistic colored acrylics on canvas or glass. CINCINNATI PUBLISHING EXHIBIT ON VIEW IN THE CINCINNATI ROOM Explore a bit of Cincinnati’s history as a leader in the publishing industry in Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise: Published in Cincinnati on display in the Main Library’s Cincinnati Room (3rd Floor) through March 30. This exhibit highlights several 19th century medical, musical, and educational works all published in the Queen City. Healthy - Themes of proper exercise and temperance dominated many published works of 19th century. Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise showcases three works of famous Cincinnatian Dr. Daniel Drake, a prolific writer of medical discourses. Wealthy - Cincinnati’s publishing industry brought spiritual and moral wealth to the 19th century world through the publication of many songbooks and hymn tunes as well as Ohio Anti-Slavery Society publications. Wise – A literary mecca of the age, the Queen City was VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL ANNUAL NEW RESIDENTS PARTY

The New Residents party is given each year by the Village of Indian Hill to help acquaint new residents with Village officials, committee members, school officials, and area ministers. This year’s New Residents party will be held Sunday, March 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Little Red Schoolhouse 8100 Given Road. Invitations will be mailed in February to residents that have moved into the Village during the past 15 months. If you were invited but unable to attend last year’s event and would like to attend this year or if you have any questions please call Joyce Holder at the Village office 561-6500. Mrs. Helen Verkamp, will be chairing the hostess committee for this event.

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PAINTING Painting, Drywall, Plaster repairs & Tile work. Interior and exterior painting. Complete Interior painting, wallpaper removal, & plaster repairs; kitchen & bath tile & tile repairs. Insured & neat, Madeirabased. I. H. refs, owner at your project 100%. James Taylor 513-313-4838 Painting & Construction, interior & exterior renovations, historical restorations, custom painting & staining, roof restoration. Insured & no smoking policy. I. H refs. on request Call Tim Bowman at: 812-6896771 or cell phone 512-756-1351 Custom Painting Interior & Exterior painting Over 40 year’s expr. fully insured, Senior citizen discount local company, expr. painters Call Cell Ron McGee @ (513) 616-4867

Award winning creations. Call Lisa Gross 259-4243 Professional Landscape Design Services – Choose among consultation, Site planning, plant sales and/or project management services by Martha Wassermann LLC. Over 25 yrs. in business & extensive adult education expr. in garden & construction design at local universities & high schools. Numerous awards & refs. Call 6313724 or email through website. www. marthawassermann.com Pressure washing & deck sealing, pools, decks, driveways, & walks. Call Gary 6585092 Tree Care & Consulting B.S. Forestry 30 yrs. arborist expr. deep root tree feeding, pruning, tree, & stump removal. Call Gary at 658-5092

Consistent Satisfaction Painting And remodeling 3 decades, insured call 732-1946

Beautiful evergreens planted in your yard. Norway Spruce, white pine, Colorado blue spruce etc. Call 658-5092

Painting & cleanings. Interior & exterior painting, cleaning homes and gutters. Call Greg Spearman 792-9283

Complete Professional Home Repair & Service. Carpentry, Electrical, Drywall, Painting, Tile, Plumbing, Gas Fireplace Serv. Serving I.H. for 15 yrs. I.H. refs. Insured – BBB- Call Doug Baker at (513) 490-8DBA (8322)

HOUSE & YARD MAINTENANCE Estate Maintenance, (Manager) Complete garden & home care. Over 30 yrs. experience. Seeking full or part time permanent position(s). Please call 513553-2062 or 513-319-4155 Yard Care Service Mowing, mulching, trimming, spring clean up etc. Honest, dependable, trustworthy, Father and Son business. For price quote, call 513-678-5162 Tree Service Trimming, topping, tree removal, insured and no smoking policy Free Estimates, Indian Hill references on request (812) 689-6771 or Cell 812-756-1351 Professional Landscaping Fall clean-up, snow removal, free estimates (513)305-5296 Holiday Decorations indoor/outdoor unique container gardens year round.

Construction We combine second & third generation craftsmanship with modern technology. Our goal is to achieve a job that is done right the first time with service at the speed of sound. Please contact Anthony W. Steffen at W (859) 750-2579 Masonry Work Brick, block, stone, pavers, walkways, cultured stone-patios, (specialize in repairing & matching mortar) Allen Block –wall systems - Retaining walls, chimneys, fireplaces, Snow Removal - 30 yrs. expr. Call Rick at (513) 283-4809 Hauling & Handyman Inside and Out Call Dave Montgomery 502-7465 Lawn care Grounds maintenance, snow plowing, insured. Call Jim 513-315-6905 Handyman

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Maintenance – Quality work -competitive rates licensed & insured. I am a nonsmoker, Chamber of Commerce, credit cards accepted. Call Roger Simon at 513321-1419 We have been providing lawn and landscape services for 27 yrs. in eastern Cincinnati. We specialize in maintenance of residential properties with scheduled visits you can count on & a staff trained in proper pruning & disease/insect mgmt. Call 513-271-2332 (ext. 12) to set a time to review your properties needs. www. wimberglandscaping.com BUY/SELL/RENT Thinking about going to Florida. for the winter? No hotels or condos, no hassle @ Air ports, take all your personal things with you including sleeping in your own bed! In a 36’ exceptionally clean 2001 Southwind Motor home. 20 K miles. Dealer prepped ready to roll. You must see!! Now reduced. List new $110,747 –now $55,000. extended warranty 07-16-08. Includes “Bonus” Demo Kar Kaddy, “take your own car” call (513) 561-3030 Indian Hill resident. 2004 AUDI 3.0 Quattro Beautiful Audi A4 for sale with 57K miles. Car is in great condition and is fully loaded. New brakes, new tires, sunroof, leather seats, BOSE sound system, heated seats, 6disc CD player, all wheel drive. $19,400. Call 513-348-5508 Home for Sale Tudor architectural gem in central village location. Walk to parks & schools. Home recently upgraded to 12 rooms, 4 bdrms. 3 full bthrms. And 3 fireplaces. Includes barn situated on property surrounded by green belt. Call 315-2996 For Rent in Foster/Maineville area:  Secluded country cottage, 4 bedroom, one bath, simple kitchen, covered porch and balcony, fireplace, fully furnished. Overlooks the Little Miami River on 4 1/2 acres, and near bike trail.  $850 a month + utilities. Call Polly at 321 - 1884 “A Year in the Country” Rental home situated on more than 300

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acres 20 min. from Kenwood. Now available after end of long-term lease. Gated entrance. Call I. H. Homeowner 561-3456 for more info.

small water fall, hot tub on your private deck. 2 minutes to downtown, special rates Feb. March & April, contact Pete 513-5614683

Event Performer: Violinist Suggested events: Weddings, Receptions, Church Events, and Parties. No Private Home Events 11 yrs. performing expr. and am very reliable. Please call Aly at 513-608-3821

For Lease: Beautifully updated 5 bdrm., 5 bth. home w/old world feeling yet very spacious. Large flat yrd. w/beautiful inground pool. Gourmet eat in kit, opens to hearth rm. w/ fireplace. This home offers a first fl. Master. Please contact 513-623-4648 Lv. Message.

Naples Florida Villa Home Rental. Available immediately.3 brm. 3½ bath, Deluxe Villa home in upscale Mediterra with pool & spa, close to beaches, Golf, and Shops. Email: www.wor@mricinci. com or www.visual tour.com tour #331193 Call I. H. owner Bill at 271-3385 or 7694747 ext, 108 today Baking Homemade cookies, brownies, buckeyes, and pies. Great for care packages, parties, and office treats. Call Cindy at 275-2041. Dwarf & Miniature Conifers Unusual trees & shrubs for the collector, rock gardens, and garden railways. Evening & weekend hours by apt. Call for current list 724-9032 or email [email protected] At $450,000, priced below auditor’s valuation. Approx. one acre, level Indian Hill lot with brick home and out-building. Acquire for the existing home, new house construction, or investment. Public water and sewer, and gas and electric utilities. 7700 Ahwenasa Ln. Shown by appt. Seeking reasonable offer Call Greg at 2710497 Destin FL. Tradewinds 2 Br. 2 Baths 45 ft from beach. Swimming pool, court yrd. With BBQ grills. Renovated 2007. Take a look www.twcondo.com Call Dee 561-4683 Destin FL. Located on scenic Gulf Dr. 2 Br. 2 Bath Condo Beautiful View of the Gulf– 2 pools- exercise rm. Golf coursegated community. Local I.H.owner. Check website at www.arieldunes.us. Call Dee for discounted rates 513-561-4683 Beautiful 3 bdrm., 3 bth. Chalet located in Gatlinburg TN. This Chalet has 5 TV’s, 5 DVD’s, stereo, 2 fireplaces, trails, 4 ponds,

Sea Eagle Inflatable boat, new, has never been in water. Call 271-2321 for more info. East Hyde Park, very large 2 Bdrm. Second floor apt. with off street parking. Newly finished hardwood floors w/energy efficient wood windows. Air Cond. No pets of children. Within easy walking distance of East Hyde Park Plaza. $750 per month. Call 513-232-6050 Weddings, portraits, senior portraits, events & custom art. Jemailfoto.com Call 513236-4074 John Jemail Office Space for Lease Near corner of Loveland-Madeira Rd. & Remington Rd., 730 s.f., 3 offices, 2 nd floor, off street parking, all utilities included. $650. per month.791-6200 Decorative Concrete Coatings Epoxy Floors-epoxy quartz, epoxy chip, & solid colors. Ideal for basements, garages & around pools, and most concrete surface. Other services include concrete sealing, non-slip coatings paver sealing 513-7210631 www.Floor-Techs.com Naples Florida Timeshare On the Bay off 5th Avenue available Call Bob 616-2001 Older saddles: Passier 18” and Thorobred 17”, dressage; Steuben Sigfried 17”, 20th century closed contact 18” all in excellent condition- reasonably priced. Call 5611486 Piano – Black lacquer, baby grande Chickering piano with “pianomation.” Will include several musical discs’ for the player piano mechanism. $5,000. Call 604-8111

Bengal’s Season Tickets for Sale - 2 club season tickets to the sold out Bengals games. The seats are located in Club West, Section 208, seats 3 and 4, four rows back. Asking price for the season is $6500. Please call for details 513-314-8504 Thoroughbred horses for sale. Competent riders only. Call Greg at 543-3520 for more information. Pick-up truck for sale: 1986 GMC K3500, 1 ton 4x4, single rear wheels. Good work truck. Runs well, but needs some mechanical work. Little body rust considering age. 50K original miles. $800. Call 745-0504 Rapidly growing, reputable pet sitting company seeking self-motivated, dependable animal lovers to join our team. Must have reliable, insured transportation. Animal care experience or ownership preferred. Hours are flexible. Call 4045702 or email to [email protected] Lightscapes Lighting Designer, System design, system installations, system maintenance, fully insured & licensed, all work guaranteed Call Justin D. Smith at 513-560-3754 or email- [email protected] For Rent Delightfully charming 6 rm, 3 bdrm. Home on beautiful, quiet, and conveniently located street in picturesque Mariemont community. Off st. parking garage, central air, and full bsmnt. $1,600.00 per month. Mariemont school district. Call Teresa Tolintino at 319-6640 for info. Refs. required. For Sale or Lease Indian Hill-Turn of the century (1900) gem!  Charming, updated Victorian 3 BR.  New hardwood floors, custom made windows, large master.  Pristine condition!  Beautiful park like lot.  High ceilings, warm paneled family room, 4 fireplaces, central air, gas heat.  Great location.  Call Alex at 513-519-2121.  Kenwood Bungalow-treat yourself to an in-town, country retreat! Perfect for studio, office get-a-way. A great room with huge fireplace, kitchen, dining room, 2 loft rooms, bath, washer-dryer & one car

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garage. Rent reduced to $850.00 call at 513-407-1564

Target, 3D Call Bob West at 509-0051

Walton Creek Condo for sale by owner. 1st floor master suite + study….1st floor laundry, 3 bdrms., 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, new hardwood floor, updated kitchen & baths, 2 car garage on large corner lot. Call 561-5737

Seeking work. Will care for your hard to handle loved one. Year’s of expr. Excl. refrs. Bond please call 513-829-4191

Sanibel Gulf front Home for Sale 100 + ft. beach frontage on Gulf of Mexico. Prime location. 3bdrm. 21/2 bth. Call 561-3664 or email [email protected] for more information. New condominium 4 bdrms. 2 full bths. Full kitchen, lrn, drm, 2 car garage. Within walking distance of the Deerfield Towne Center (next to long Cove) site of 3 Homeramas. Available for rent or sale immediate occupancy. Call 561-6280 I.H. Schools building lot with cottage - .39 acre, Good for small builder. Also zoned conditional usage. $139,000. Will rent cottage @ $700. Owner. 513-407-1564, 513-791-5177

Seeking work Care of invalid or your hard to handle loved one. Yrs. of expr. Please call 513-829-3911. If no answer leave # Licensed Massage Therapist In office or your home. Will make nursing home visits. Insured-references. National Certification. Gift certificates available. Call Gary 658-5092 [email protected] Cleaning done right. 41 yrs. expr. - detail oriented - minimum 3 hrs. dependable. Refs. free estimates - flexible. Please call Brenda, Call 724-2338 or Vanessa 6253529 Award winning In-your home tutoring. Math, Science, language Arts, etc. Call John McCarthy 271-1362

Best Buy! .36 acre –I. H. Schools, Kenwood. $149,000, new roof, 2 bdrm. 1 bth. Bungalow, great room with brick fireplace, attached one-car garage, cathedral ceiling, built in redwood bookcases and corner cupboard, central air & heat, ready to go or add onto for more living space. Beautiful wooded oasis. Owner, 513-4071564, (513) 791-5177

ESL Tutor (English-as-a-second-language) Adult students only. Grammar, listening comprehension, writing, conversation, cultural situations, TOEIC & TOEFL preparation. Private lessons in your home, office, or at Madeira Library. Contact Linda Pavey for information, rates, and résumé́ of 16 yrs. expr. 513-561-5251 or lindasp62@ msn.com.

John Ruthven prints for sale, Red Fox & Snowy Owl. Both signed & numbered Call791-1364 for more information.

Houseman Housekeeping-cooking-run errands home care aide & C.P.R. certified. Light maintenance, pet care or whatever you need Affordable part or full time 20 yrs. expr. I. H. refs. Call 513-484-2426

Wanted To Buy Double white porcelain washtub for laundry room Call: 513-377-5586 PERSONAL Residential snow plowing call Ken Heile at 375-3552 for snow plowing needs. Reasonable rates before or during snows. Archery Instruction

Relocations, Home Organizing, Senior Moving & Estate. Busy professionals & Seniors Relocation, coordinate & meet phone, internet, cable, movers, and contractors, unpack & organize, install organizer systems. De-clutter – organize home or home office. Senior Moving and unpacking Call 513-253-9824.

Upholstering Quality craftsmanship since 1965. James & Mary Harris Ph. # 575-0289 fax 575-0793 Mole Control Professional mole trapping service. Quick results. 50+ satisfied IH clients. BBB Member Refs. avail.513-252-MOLE www.molecatchers.com Animal Removal. We catch it all, bats, chipmunks, coyotes, moles, muskrats, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, squirrels. Licensed by the O.D.N.R. 24 hr. emergency service call (513) 797-8727 For dependable & reliable housekeeper service, please call Kathy at 753-0288 Childbirth Classes Bradley method, husband coached. Call Linda at 513-271-3417 Spanish Tutoring A nice and easy way to learn Spanish. All ages are welcome!!! It never is too early or too late. Call Alexandra Cadenas (513) 272-1270 or [email protected] Computer/E-Bay Assistance Village resident & Xavier High School student available for computer help, (digital cameras, email, ipods, software issues, and more) and/or eBay help (buying or selling). Call or email Brandon Rolfes for further information. Call - 328-8847 or email [email protected] Pet Care Need your pets fed the next time you go out of town? Call or email Brandon Rolfes at 328-8847 or [email protected] Cleaning: appliances, kitchen sinks, floors, countertops, toilets, tubs, floors & showers, cobwebs, windowsills, ledges, vacuuming, carpets, stairs & blinds, vents & ceiling fans. We are dedicated to achieving customer satisfaction Call Katrina at 513-731-5415 or cell 368-5696 or Pam at 641-1113

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Handyman work, yard work, Housework building, maintenance – quality work, competitive rates, licensed, & insured. Non-smoker, Chamber of Commerce, credit cards accepted. Call Roger Simon, at 513-321-1419 Reliable Pet Care I will take care of your pet in your own home. I am an Indian Hill resident and student, I’m very reliable, excl. refrs. Comfortable with all types of pets, even snakes & horses. Contact Austin at 5614941 Beginner French lessons Call 521-2811 Drum Lessons Indian Hill and C.C.M. Prep student available to give drum lessons in my home. I have 6 yrs. experience. Call Garrett at 561-4941 Errands, etc. An Elderly Service-transportation – Fully Insured Dr’s apt., Hair Apts. Pet service, grocery shopping, laundry, dry cleaning pick up;companionship Call Pat Sinclair 513-891-2367 Personal Service Staging consultant, interior & exterior property consultation and staging. Merchandising, design, & development. www.bellemaisonstyling.com Anne Clossinger 513-477-4599 Cleaning Service Work, games, holidays, entertaining & cleaning. Call us and we’ll help take care of some of the load. Weekly - bi-weekly – one time cleans. We guarantee quality. References available Michelle 513-4901451 cell 513-625-0560 Experienced Woman will cook dinner and/or do laundry. Companion services also available. References 513-371-1198 Home Healthcare Will care for your loved one, light housekeeping & laundry, transport to & from physician, etc. reasonable, references. Call Mary (513) 248-8422 Great Opportunity for a live-in single

female/caregiverSeeking a live-in person who may be lonely and likes older people. Position entails looking after very congenial, elderly mother who lives in Madeira. Mother is physically very healthy and takes daily walks, enjoys her yard but is lonely and can use some guidance in daily living due to memory issues. Please contact Sue @ 600-6340 Nanny Care Assist with children, transporting children to & from activities. Light housekeeping & laundry. Mary Catherine (513) 248-8422 references Landscaping Install, removal, maintenance. Fence installation & repair. Contact Jason at 513-265-6065. I. H. Village employee also I. H. references Neatly done housekeeping, bonded insured free estimates Call 513-403-9293 House Cleaning Honest, reliable person looking to clean your home. Reasonable rates, great references. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Call Sandra at 513-238-5637 Cleaning Service For a professional and thorough cleaning, ask for us. We have an eye for detail. Our service specializing in residential and commercial cleaning. If you would like more information or want an estimate call Michele at (513) 478-5296 Nurse seeking work Care of elderly, excellent refs.Bond. Please call 513-546-0291 High Quality, personalized, professional house cleaning done to your satisfaction. Local refs. available, 19 yrs. expr. free estimates. Call: 528-1249 or 746-0584 Caged Pet Care: Going on vacation? I offer pet care services for any caged pet. From rats to fish, I have done it. I am ten yrs. old and have been a 4-H member for three yrs. I will provide general care and lots of attention. Very reasonable rates. Call Grace Hackett 9845225 Mother’s Helper Need a hand with little ones? I am 10 yrs.

old and the oldest of three. I am good with crafts, games, & fun stuff for little kids. I have expr. as a mother’s helper & would love to help you out. Very reasonable rates, call Grace Hackett 984-5225 Housecleaning- over 5 yrs. cleaning expr. in Indian Hill & Hyde Park area. Please call for free estimate. Amanda 513-5576120 Recent Butler University graduate available for full time employment expr. with infants up to teenagers. Very creative, dependable and fun! Refs. available upon request Please call Meghan 513-460-6429 ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Train in your own home. Balance ball, Resistance training, toning and flexibility. CPR Training. Call Cindy 513-793-0425 Private Kickboxing lessons Burn 1000 calories/hour, get in great shape. Learn self defense in comfort of your own home by the student of a 23 time world champion kickboxer Jean-Yves Theriault. Call Max at (513) 482-1850 Self Defense for Women Learn basic self defense for women with crucial pressure points on the human body. Learn how to escape from choke holds, bear hugs, wrist grabs and much more call max aubry and learn how to defend yourself Call 513-482-1850 Housekeeper Honest, reliable and experienced. Available upon request. Call Sandi 625-0949 or 5023905 We offer dependable, reasonable & professional service, & free competitive estimates. Weekly, Bi-Weekly- Monthly & on time cleaning. Quality guaranteed. Fully insured. Locally owned & operated. Call Michelle Welch @490-1451 Going on vacation, need a pet sitter? Professional elementary school teacher in Madeira/Indian Hill will watch your pets in your home. Very Experienced with many different types of pets. Refs. available upon request. Will also water plants & bring in mail, etc. Call 513-561-6280 Cleaning professionals

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Honest, dependable & thorough residential cleaning. Move in, move out, weekly, biweekly, pre & post event. Call Beverly Hills today 513-315-4503 Refs. Happy Housekeeping Cleaning your home can be a task when it comes to the busy schedules of everyday obligations. Weekly-bi-weekly- monthly. All general cleaning – spring and fall cleaning. Call Mandy at (513) 479-8568 (cell) Pet Nanny & Personal Assistant Dog walks/pet socializing for mid-day breaks or long days away, overnight visits, staying in your home while you travel, so your pet can stay comfortable in their home while providing crime deterrent. My personal assistant services for your home or office provides help in getting your home or office organized, or save you time running errands. Call 513-235-7787 www.homesandpets.com. Rapidly growing reputable pet sitting company seeking self-motivated dependable animal lovers to join our team. Must have reliable insured transportation. Animal care experience or ownership preferred. Hours are flexible as you grow into a key team member position. Call 513-404-5702 Pet Care in your home or ours We provide customized care to meet the needs of your pets and your home. We also care for horses. We are bonded and insured and a member of Pet sitters international league for animal welfare & Angie’s List. I. H. refs available call 513-753-3777 or www.BlueRibbonPets.com Cleaning Specializing in cleaning with a touch of perfection. beauty is in the details. We service homes, apartments & offices, Call Cindy at 513-300-5836 for free in-home quote Cleaning Personal, professional, 20 yrs experience, local refs. reasonable rates. 578-2568 or 746-0584 Piano Tuning & repair Experienced & professional call Bryan Edington 513-231-0539 makes a great gift.

Adoption Fundraiser If you would like to donate to the Adoption Fundraiser, we can pick up your gently used items on Mondays or Tuesdays. Please call Rachel at 513-583-5083 or Cell at 859380-5937.

@ 379-4292

Entertainment for your event Guitarist-singer Bryan Edington now booking holiday parties all 513-231-0539

Wanted To Buy Double white porcelain washtub for laundry room Call: 513-377-5586   House Cleaning with a spring cleaning touch! Honest, reliable, thorough & experienced house cleaning with attention to details excellent references. call Rachel at 513-583-5083 or cell at 859-380-5937

House Cleaning, honest, reliable, hard working experienced Christian woman with good references. Call Monaliza Q. Gabbard 513-875-2769 or 513-405-6482 Outstanding care for your horses and other farm animals on your premises. Stall cleaning, feeding, turn out, exercising, training , transport horses. Riding lessons care of other farm animals. Small landscaping projects, barn maintenance, winter –spring cleaning barn-vacation care full time management of barn. Refs. Provided. Call Sharon Peredo at cell 2059993 or home 677-0180. Speaking easy English lessons with Bonny Dyer. M.A. fees according to your ability Madeira downtown location Hablo Espanol---Gracias and Feliz Ano Nueo! 513-407-1564 House cleaning, Ind. Hill & Hyde Prk. Refs. Call 876-0735 Honest & dependable Personal Training: masters degree in exercise physiology and 20+ yrs. of expr. Comprehensive in-home fitness programs to improve strength, balance, and flexibility, tone muscles & lose weight. Refs. Available. Call David Wernick M.A. CSCS 513-328-1768 House & Pet Sitting Dependable elderly woman can care for your home & pets while you are away. Very reasonable. I H Refrs. Contact Martha Murphy at 604-5123 Need a general house cleaning by an experienced and dependable housekeeper? Call Denotra at 885-0724 Personal Assistant & house manager/ companion lite housework, meal preparation, transportation, house & pet sittingand available to travel. Call Laurie

Jumping on a miniature trampoline is fun, safe & will dramatically change your shape & health. Call Laurie @379-4292 & I’ll show you how.

Travel Companion Christian woman who enjoys traveling would like to assist a woman or couple for traveling the U.S. and/or abroad. Resume upon request. Call Pat at 513-624-9566

Christ Hospital Lit Its Tower Red to Kick Off Heart Month and Recognize National Wear Red Day The Christ Hospital lit its tower red on Friday, Feb. 1, to kick off American Heart Month and to recognize National Wear Red Day. Friday, Feb. 1, was National Wear Red Day, part of the American Heart Association’s public awareness campaign, Go Red for Women. The red dress and the color red are the symbols for women and heart disease. “As Greater Cincinnati’s Heart Hospital, The Christ Hospital supports the national Go Red for Women movement with the goal of raising women’s awareness of cardiovascular disease and empowering women to reduce their risk,” said Susan Croushore, President and CEO, The Christ Hospital. “At Christ, we are committed to educating the community about heart disease and its symptoms in both men and women. Lighting the tower red is

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one way we can increase awareness of heart disease and demonstrate Christ Hospital’s dedication to providing quality heart care to our community.” Heart disease is the number one killer of women. About one out of every 2.5 women’s deaths results from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Every year since 1984, more women than men have died of heart disease. The Christ Hospital is hosting several heart events for the public throughout the month of February. Feb. 7 – Women and Heart Disease 5:30 p.m. The Christ Hospital Auditorium. Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America? We now know more about how heart disease affects women vs. men and the different symptoms each gender exhibits when experiencing a heart attack. Learn the ins and outs in prevention and treatment for women at this one-hour seminar. Refreshments will be served. To register for this FREE event, please call 513-585-CARE. Feb. 13 – Life Beyond Congestive Heart Failure Health Fair: 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 5-6 p.m., The Christ Hospital Centennial Pavilion. Seminar: 3:30-5 p.m. The Christ Hospital Auditorium We all know someone who has had heart disease. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the most advanced, chronic form of heart disease. Living with CHF is never easy, but there is a better quality of life to be had. Learn about the latest in congestive heart failure treatments from congestive heart failure specialists. Join us for a mini-heart health fair including blood pressure

and cholesterol screenings before and after the seminar. Refreshments will be served. To register for this FREE event, please call 513-585CARE. This event is sponsored by The Christ Hospital and The Lindner Center for Research and Education. Feb. 21 – The Electrician and The Plumber 5:30 p.m. The Christ Hospital Auditorium. Like an electrician takes care of the wiring in your home, an electrophysiologist takes care of the electrical current of your heart, or your heart beat. And like a plumber takes care of the pipes, an interventional cardiologist takes care of the flow of your blood through veins and arteries. This free lecture will give you insight into the workings of your heart, and what’s the best way to care for it. A question and answer session will follow. Call 513-585-CARE to register. Refreshments will be served.  The Christ Hospital is a 555-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital, offering services in cardiovascular care, spine treatment, women’s health, major surgery, cancer, behavioral medicine, orthopedics, emergency care, kidney transplant and others. It is consistently recognized by U.S.News & World Report as one of the nation’s top hospitals, and has been named Cincinnati’s Most Preferred Hospital for 12 consecutive years by National Research Corporation (NRC). For more information about The Christ Hospital, visit www. TheChristHospital.com. VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 FOR PRESIDENTS DAY

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM FIRST EVER DANCE COLLABORATION The Vocal Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Earl Rivers will be joined by the CCM Dance Department and Chamber Players to perform Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Unicorn, the Gorgon, and the Manticore. Performances are March 1st and 2nd at CCM’s Corbett Auditorium and Loveland’s St. Margaret of York Catholic Chursh, respectively. Each program features an outstanding area children’s choir – Cincinnati Children’s Choir- Bel Canto Choir on March 1st and York Youth Singers on March 2nd. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS

Saturday, March 1st, 8:00 am Corbett Auditorium

U.C. College Conservatory of Music

Guest Choir: Cincinnati Children’s Choir Jubilate and Lyric Choirs

Sunday, March 2nd, 4:00 pm St. Margaret of York 9483 Columbis Rd. Loveland Guest Choirs: York Youth Singers Tickets: $20 Adults, $10 Students and ETA/Start Members Order tickets and find concert information online at www.vaecinci. org or call or email the VAE at (513) 559-0000 or [email protected].

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The Public Works Facility

Buckingham Lodge 1861

Located on State Route 126, the Public Works Facility has undergone major renovations recently. The building complex, adjacent to the Water Works, houses Indian Hill’s Public Works Department, which currently has a staff of 35, plus 9 members of the Water Works Department. The original 1940’s public works office was located in Allandale, next to the first Ranger station. In the 1950s the department moved to a new structure at the current Camp Dennison site. As the Village grew, the number of employees increased, as did the amount of equipment necessary. In 1972 another new building was erected behind the 1950’s structure. It had 10 stalls for vehicles, a work bay with an in-house lift, and a mechanics room that also served as a lunchroom. In 1992, an office addition was made to accommodate 3 supervisors and in 2000, the supervisors and receptionist moved to a trailer. By 2003, the Public Works Department had outgrown the existing facility – additional waste collection, the recycling program, more park maintenance, and greater snow removal responsibilities were all factors. The old building was cramped and deteriorating. Council agreed to build a new facility in 2004. Input was received from public works personnel, and supervisors took tours of other public works departments. Working with Rick Tripp of MSA Architects, plans were formulated to “build for today and tomorrow”. There were two phases to the project, which was awarded to Schwitzer Construction after the bidding process. Ground was broken for Phase One in May, 2005. The 1950’s building was razed, and in its place went an office complex, lunchroom/training facility, fitness center, and maintenance garage. During construction, public works personnel utilized the 1972 building. Phase One took 11 months, and in April 2006, the department moved in. Phase Two commenced in April 2006 and concluded in October 2006. It involved the demolition of the 1972 structure and the construction of the 80’ x 250’ equipment storage garage for 50-60 vehicles. Today’s 40,000 square foot complex is well-designed and meets the needs of the Public Works Department. At the entry, the receptionist guides visitors through the security system. From west to east are the supervisors’ offices, separate locker rooms for men and women, the dual purpose lunchroom/training facility, fitness center, maintenance garage, parks garage, and equipment garage. All these are under one roof. The well equipped fitness center gets considerable use, and is open 24 hours daily to accommodate all Village employees. The lunch room converts to a classroom, where training sessions are provided (e.g. traffic control, snow and ice removal) to staff members and also to neighbors (Terrace Park, Madeira.) The new maintenance garage has 5 bays, whereas the old one had only one. The lift can accommodate even the garbage packer trucks, saving the time of sending them elsewhere for repairs. Normal building hours are 7:30 – 4:00, but all employees have access cards, enabling them to enter for exercise or emergency response (tree down, winter storm). All members of the Public Works Department take pride in their outstanding reputation. Village residents can rely on these dedicated individuals. The new public works compound provides ample space for work and storage, more office privacy, and a sophisticated and efficient communication system. As Superintendent John Davis remarked, “The

new facility is not only going to take care of us today, but for years to come.”

Special thanks to John Davis for assistance with this article.

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THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hauck Library Acquisitions

Recent acquisitions to the Hauck Library and Resource Center were videos of two 1950’s theatrical productions at one of the Village estates. These will be added to the audio/visual section of the library, which includes recordings of past Historical Society programs, parades, and other events. The library has viewing equipment for videos and slides, and a light box for examining archived slides. Please phone 891-1873 to make an appointment if you wish to do research in the audio/video files.

St. Patrick’s Day Is Coming!

As a repeat of the very successful St. Patrick’s Day Party of 2002, the Historical Society is planning a program of Irish fun and food. at 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 14, at the Little Red Schoolhouse. Music will be provided by a Gaelic trio, using instruments such as harp, fiddle, and Irish drum; and the McGing Irish Dancers will also perform dances from “the old sod.” Dinner will be featuring traditional Irish food and pub drinks (green or not green - your choice). “Wearin’ of the green” is not required but suggested for those who wish to get into the spirit of the evening. . Make your reservations for this lively event by phoning 891-1873.

Looking for Information

2008 Rental Dates Being Accepted

The Historical Society office is accepting reservations for Schoolhouse rentals for 2008. Already on the calendar are several weddings, club meetings, private parties, and even one corporate holiday season celebration. Membership is required for rental of the Schoolhouse, as well as evidence of liability insurance coverage. Residents receive a discounted rental rate. Phone 891-1873 to save your date.

Thank you To Kroger

Once again this year during the One-Room Schoolhouse Experience for area fourth grade students Kroger Company is providing an apple for each student “from the teacher.” Each morning, as the Schoolhouse program draws to a close and the return bus trip and lunchtime approach, the children are delighted to receive a juicy, red apple to munch on during the closing lecture. Thank you, Kroger!

The historian and librarian of the Society are seeking any information that readers may have regarding the “Society of Cheerful Workers.” This group met in the early 1900’s in the Remington and Indian Hill area. A current researcher, who is utilizing the Hauck Library and planning to 1920 ‘s Former Student publish a book on the subject, would Visits Schoolhouse appreciate any information offered. Accompanied by two members Please send your comments to of her family, Mary Louise Strong [email protected]. Emerson attended the Historical Society’s annual Village Christmas Save the Date Party. A resident of Fairfield, Ohio, The April 20th program will be Mrs. Emerson was a student at the “Reminiscences: Indian Hill Schools Little Red Schoolhouse (Washington Then and Now,” accompanied by a School) in the late 1920’s and early covered dish supper. The House Tour 1930’s. is May 18th at 1:00 p.m., and it will Mrs. Emerson was the center of again include a visit to three lovely a conversation group at the party, Village homes. with many people gathering at her side to hear her recollections of oneroom schoolhouse education and her memory of fellow students.

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