November 25, 2015 - The Village of Indian Hill

INDIAN HILL
VILLAGE
BULLETIN
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO
All Village Bulletins available on our website www.ihill.org
November 25, 2015
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTIONS
November 17, 2015
COUNCIL ACTIONS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 16, 2015
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Motion to uphold the Planning Commission decision in
Case #15-006, application by Shawn and Tammy Hill
for the property located at 9176 Old Indian Hill Road,
to allow the house to be constructed at the 117’ setback
and to amend the decision of the Planning Commission
to make the approval contingent on the installation of
the attached landscaping plan and to require that the
ongoing maintenance or replacement of trees, if
necessary, is a condition of approval.
Held a Public Hearing on 2016 Annual Budget
Second Reading – Ordinance amending Chapter 93 of
the Codified Ordinance of the City of the Village of
Indian Hill regarding municipal income tax
Passed a Resolution to revise fees set for the Indian Hill
Shooting Club
Passed a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a program agreement in its substantial formal
with Constellation LLC for supplying natural gas to the
participants in the City of the Village of Indian Hill
governmental aggregation program
Village of Indian Hill Public Meeting Dates
All meetings held in Council Chambers
December 2015
Green Areas Advisory Comm
5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2015
Recreation Commission
7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2015
Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Dec. 14, 2015
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2015
January 2016
Recreation Commission
7:30 p.m. Jan. 4, 2016
Green Areas Advisory Comm
5:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2016
Special Mayor’s Court
6:00 p.m. Jan. 11, 2016
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m. Jan. 19, 2016
Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Jan. 25, 2016
Number #10
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Approved – A side yar d setback var iance r equest by
Jeffrey Betts was approved for the construction of a three-bay
detached garage to the rear of the home on a non-conforming
lot. The property is located at 6420 Miami Road.
Approved – The Planning Commission granted the approval
of the Re-subdivision of Lots 17 and 18 of Annesdale
Subdivision, Section A. The request was to adjust the
common lot line between two existing lots. The Planning
Commission also approved adding resource protection areas
on Lot 18.
Approved – A request by Patrick and Elizabeth Beiter to
build a new residence on a non-conforming lot of record, per
Section 81 of the Zoning Ordinance, was approved. The
property is located at 4725 Walton Creek Road.
Public Work Session – The Planning Commission held a
public work session to review building design and site plan
updates for the Indian Hill Fire Station located at 6475 Drake
Road.
Ranger alarm monitoring conversion
deadline: December 31, 2015
Over the past year, most of the alarms monitored by the
Rangers have been converted from the Dangel system to
the new KoorsenNet system. The Dangel system will
be retired December 31, 2015 and if you have an
alarm system monitored by the Rangers and the radio
link in your system has not been converted, please
contact your alarm company to request this important
upgrade.
If you have any questions about this
transition, please call the Village office at 561-6500.
COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE
December 4, 2015
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 2
THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO
ARMSTRONG CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
5125 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243—561-4220
www.armstrongchapel.org
Greg Stover, Senior Pastor
Jim Nathan, Associate Pastor
Stanley Lawrence, Associate Pastor
Kyle Hazen, Pastor to Students
8:20 a.m. Traditional Worship in Old Chapel
9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
11:11 a.m. Contemporary Worship in Worship Ctr.
Adult Christian Education at 8:20, 9:40, 10:00
& 11:00
Student Christian Education at 9:40
Children’s Christian Education at 9:40 & 11:00
Nursery care provided at 9:40 & 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
Rev. Stephen Caine, Presbyterian Minister
Rev. Heather Wiseman, Episcopal Interim Priest
Michelle VanOudenallen, Dir. of Youth Christian Ed
Jennifer Taylor, Dir. Of Children & Family Ministries
Worship Schedule: Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am
(Alternating Services: Episcopal/Presbyterian)
Nursery/Preschool care provided 10:30 am
Sunday School (K-7th grade) 10:30 am
Adult Ed Forum 9 am (Sept-May)
Open Table 9:30 am (Sept-May)
CINCINNATI FRIENDS MEETING
8075 Keller Road—791-0788
www.cincinnatifriends.org
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
8136 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
513-576-6000
www.sonrise-church.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SonRiseCommunityChurch
Twitter: @sonrisec
Contemporary Worship & K-6 Programs:
Sundays @ 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Childcare provided at both services
Jr. & Sr. High Sundays @ 6 p.m.
HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH
3950 Newtown Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
513-272-5800 www.horizoncc.com
“Yours to Explore”
Schedule of Sunday Services: 8:50 a.m. Equipping
Service, 10:00 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. Exploring Service
Separate programs offered for infants through high
school students
GREENACRES ARTS CENTER
8400 Blome Road, 45243
513-793-2787
AUDIT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mayor Keith M. Rabenold
George M. Gibson
Don Siekmann
Michael Sewell
Paul C. Riordan
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
VILLAGE COUNCIL
6525 Drake Road
Keith M. Rabenold, Mayor
Molly R. Barber
Melissa S. Cowan
Daniel J. Feigelson
Mark D. Kuenning
Laura S. Raines
Abbot A. Thayer
VILLAGE STAFF
Dina C. Minneci, City Manager
Jonathan D. West, Assistant City Manager
Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt.
Don Crain, Solicitor
Scott Gully, Finance Director / Tax Commissioner
561-6500
Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police
561-7000
911 (Emergency)
Jason Adkins, Superintendent Water Works & Public
Works Departments
831-3712
Rick Babcock, 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
Joe Rhodenbaugh
Rita Stolper
Abbot A. Thayer
Richard C. Wiggers
GREEN AREAS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Michael Morgan, Chairperson
Mrs. Helen Black
Mr. David Burleigh
Mr. Randy Cooper
Mr. Jeffrey Graham
Mr. Scott Holzapfel
Mrs. Campbell Jolly
Mrs. Cynthia King
Mrs. Jenny Magro
Mrs. Wendy McAdams
Dr. Michael Morgan
Mrs. Elle Schiefer
Mr. Tre Sheldon
Mrs. Liz Tilton
Mr. Casey Ward
THE HEART CHURCH MINISTRIES
OF CAMP DENNISON
10048 Campbell St, Camp Dennison OH 45111
513-831-5659
Alfred B Winters Jr, Pastor
10:45 am Sunday Worship Service
7:00 pm Tues Night Bible Study & Perfecting Class
2:30 pm 1st Saturdays, Ministry of Love at Heartland
of Madeira Nursing Home
7:00 pm 4th Friday Men & Women Fellowship (please
call for Host/Hostess location for the month)
INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED
VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
6855 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
Mrs. Kim Lewis, President
Mr. Erik Lutz, Vice President
Dr. Eddie Hooker, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston and Mr.
Tim Sharp
Dr. Mark T. Miles, Supt.
272-4500
Julie J. Toth, Clerk-Treas.
272-4522
Indian Hill High School
272-4550
Indian Hill Middle School
272-4642
Indian Hill Elementary School
272-4703
Indian Hill Primary School
272-4754
RECREATION COMMISSION
John Blazic, Chairman
791-4718
Jack Alley, Program Coordinator
979-6212
www.ihrecsports.com
INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
891-1873
Mrs. Eric Holzapfel, President
Mr. Chip Hunter, Vice President
Mrs. Frank Welsh, Vice President
Mr. Edgar Cox, Secretary
Mr. James Barber, Treasurer
BULLETIN EDITOR
Kari Zenni
All questions concerning copy of the
Bulletin should be directed to the Village office at
561-6500 or [email protected]
STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM
4600 Muchmore Road—561-5151
Christopher P. Daeger
ST. GERTRUDE PARISH
Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd.
Church 561-5954
School 561-8020
Religious Education 561-8369
www.stgertrude.org
Fr. Andre-Joseph LaCasse, O.P. Pastor
Sister Mary Aquinas, O.P. Principal
Shari Siebert, Dir. of Religious Education
Mass Schedule:
Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30 a.m.
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12:30 & 6:00 p.m.
GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE
Dick Steuerwald, Range Supervisor 831-0994
Jack Basham, Asst Supervisor 831-0994
Thomas C. Rink, Village Representative
THE INDIAN HILL CLUB
SWIM & TENNIS
Dot Lane off Shawnee Run Road
Across from St. Gertrude, www.ihclub.com
PERSONNEL ADVISORY &
APPEALS BOARD
Kim Burke, Chairperson
Eric Holzapfel
George Glover
INDIAN HILL WINTER CLUB
10005 Fletcher Road
Camp Dennison, OH 45111
513-576-9444
ihwinterclub.com
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 3
GIFTING LAND REMINDER
Here we are at the end of yet
another year! The Green Areas
Advisory
Committee
hopes
residents
will
continue
to
remember the Indian Hill Green
Areas in their year-end giving.
Contributions of land, cash or
securities are always welcome and appreciated.
Indian Hill has roughly 3000 acres of protected acreage
including forest, meadow, wetlands and amazing horse
riding trails. Take advantage of beneficial tax
consequences and help retain the rural atmosphere of our
precious village. Contact Dina Minneci at the Village
office, 561-6500.
Read our Gifting Land brochure on the Village website:
http://www.ci.indian-hill.oh.us/pdfs/GA%20booklet.pdf
A VILLAGE GEM
The Green Areas Advisory
Committee gathered for its
monthly meeting near sunset
at the Rowe Arboretum in
November.
The Rowe
Arboretum sits on the ridge
overlooking Walton Creek
and Muchmore Rd in the
southeast corner of the
Village. With the setting sun and fall leaves thinning, the
view was spectacular.
Roughly ten acres of specimen trees and shrubs are
protected by deer fencing, which you can access by car
through an electronic gate. The Rowe Arboretum is a
public area owned by Indian Hill Village and has a rich
history, as it was founded in 1926 by Stanley M. and
Dorothy Snowden Rowe, who lived on the ridge top at the
time. A visit will reveal extraordinary plant groupings,
which reflect the passion that the Rowes had for various
species of plants, particularly conifers.
The Rowe Arboretum is a non-profit organization, which
is funded by endowment and support of members and
visitors. The grounds are open to the public but
membership is encouraged to help with upkeep. Special
projects donations in keeping with the planting themes are
welcome! Membership information and forms are
available along with a grounds map at the Arboretum
building.
It is the gifting of land that makes this public nature rich
area, along with others in Indian Hill Village, possible to
enjoy by residents and other visitors. If you have never
been to the Rowe Arboretum, plan a visit and walk the
grounds for a peaceful break on a hectic day. If you bring
your dog, please use a leash.
You can read more about the Rowe Arboretum on the
Village website:
http://www.ci.indian-hill.oh.us/departments/rowe.html
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS
The cold weather has arrived, and with it comes snow and ice. The Public Works would just like to
give a reminder on some winter weather driving tips. If you must travel during less than desirable
conditions, here are a few things to take into consideration. The first is to reduce speed and increase
following distance. By doing this, you will increase reaction time and reduce your risk of being in an
accident. Next, be aware of the shaded areas on the roadway. These areas are prime locations for
what people call ‘Black Ice’. This occurs frequently where roads are completely shaded by trees.
These areas freeze first due to the lack of sunlight to heat the roadway. Finally, be aware of Village
salt trucks. We ask that you give plenty of room for the drivers while they are trying to make the roads safe for you to
travel. When following a salt truck, increase following distance so the drivers can see you. If you can’t see their
mirrors, they can’t see you. This will also keep you away from the salt coming off the spinner. When a snow storm is
forecasted, please avoid parking your vehicle on the street. On street parking makes it very difficult for the salt truck
drivers to clean the roadways. If you do have the unfortunate experience of being in an accident, call the Ranger’s (5617000) and stay with your vehicle unless instructed otherwise. Thank you and drive safely.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 4
LAUREN & MATTHEW WILLIAMS WEDDING
Lauren Michelle Wirtz and Matthew Merle Williams were
married Saturday evening, October 10, 2015, at the
Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park. Pastor Wayne
Holmes officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wirtz of
Indian Hill. She is a graduate of Miami University and is
currently employed as a Trust Officer at PNC Financial.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael LeMay of
Loveland and the late Merle Williams. He earned a
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems
and a Master’s Degree in Accountancy from Miami
University and is currently employed in the Technology
Group at GE Aviation.
Flesch, and Greg Brelsford.
A dinner reception was held at the Museum following the
ceremony. After a honeymoon trip to New Zealand and
Australia, the couple and their dog Max will be residing in
Madeira, Ohio.
Samantha Wirtz, the bride’s sister, served as maid-ofhonor. The bride’s maids included Jessica Williams, sister
of the groom, Jenny Nesbitt, Jennifer Shah, Lindsey
Snyder, and Ali Sympson.
James Sturges, friend of the groom, served as best man.
Groomsmen included Michael Wirtz, brother of the bride,
Philip Ledford, Brian Sympson, Nicolas Pedler, Adam
Who:
The Indian Hill Women’s Civic Club
Hosted by: Marcia Dempsey 561-6760
Co-hosted by:
Pat Fry 271-6792
Jerry Bollinger 271-0186
Maxine Blotter 561-7523
What:
Lunch and annual Christmas Auction
When:
December 9th at Noon
Where:
In the beautiful home of our wonderful hostess Marcia Dempsey
6760 Camaridge Lane
Why:
Why, not? Any and all women of Indian Hill are invited and
encouraged to attend
PUBLIC WORKS
WASTE AND
RECYCLE
SCHEDULE
Due to Christmas and New Year’s
falling on Friday this year, those of
you who normally have Friday
pickup will be moved to Monday
on those two days. Trash and
Recycling will be collected on
Monday, December 28 instead of
Friday, December 25.
Trash
pickup for Friday, January 1 will
take place on Monday, January 4.
The Public Works, Water Works
and Administration offices will be
closed on Friday, December 25 and
Friday, January 1.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 5
Residents
Dr. Manish Bhandari and his wife, Dr. Shalini Gupta,
have made an exemplary gift to The Christ Hospital
Cancer Program—the largest physician gift ever
made to the hospital—to advance targeted cancer
treatment for patients.
“Dr. Bhandari’s gift exemplifies his passion for
exceptional care and the impact physicians can make
when they give,” says Rick Kammerer, President of
The Christ Hospital Foundation.
a suitable tribute to a great man with a selfless heart.
The gift was made in honor of Dr. Bhandari’s father,
Sidhraj Bhandari, who passed away from cancer. His
father’s personal dedication to philanthropy made this
The Christ Hospital's new Montgomery Cancer
Center is named: The Bhandari Cancer Center, in
honor of Sidhraj Bhandari.
Talbert House is pleased to
announce its newly appointed
member to its board of
trustees: Mark Addy.
strategy. Prior to joining Phillips Edison, he practiced
law for 15 years in the areas of commercial real estate,
financing and leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and
general corporate law. Mr. Addy is a former chair of
Talbert House’s Fatherhood Celebration Luncheon.
Mr. Addy, a resident of
Indian Hill, is Co-President
of Phillips Edison REIT and
has over a decade of
experience in implementing
the
company’s
growth
Each fall the YWCA inducts their newest class of
Career Women of Achievement Honorees into the
Academy of Career Women of Achievement. With
this newest class of inductees, the Academy is now
290 women strong. It was established as a means of
fostering interaction among Career Women of
Achievement award recipients. Academy members
provide leadership and diverse skills, and promote the
personal and professional growth of women in
Greater Cincinnati. This annual intimate dinner is
A medical oncologist in Cincinnati since 2005, Dr.
Bhandari is committed to achieving the best possible
outcomes for his patients. Through his gift, he hopes
to help the Cancer Program develop new targeted
treatment options based on patients’ cancer cells and
genes, making care more efficient and impactful in
the future.
He has been married to Kelly for 27 years and has two
children, Harrison and Emily, who are both college
students at the University of Michigan.
held at the Queen City Club and is attended by
YWCA Academy members, Board members and the
newest class of YWCA Rising Stars, young
professional women chosen for their outstanding
performance and their ability to attain marked
achievement in their careers. This year’s keynote
speaker was the YWCA USA CEO, Dr. Dara HeronRichardson. The 2015 inductee from Indian Hill is:
Carolyn Tastad, Group President-North America,
P&G.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 6
TURNER FARM HOSTS EVERGREEN WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 28, 10:00-Noon ~ wreath
Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:30-8 P.M. ~ wreath
Saturday, December 5th, 10 A.M. - Noon ~ wreath
Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30-8 P.M. ~ wreath
Saturday, December 12th, 10:00-Noon ~ centerpiece
Private Bookings~ call for information
Presented by Melinda O’Briant
Get in the holiday spirit by making your own fresh and
fragrant evergreen wreath and/or centerpiece. Use balsam,
cedar, and juniper boughs and adornments such as
handmade bows and pinecones to make a unique natural
wreath. Decorate your home with your one of a kind
arrangement or give it to a friend as a fantastic gift.
All necessary materials are provided,
but you are encouraged to bring your own pruners.
Evergreen Workshop
Name:____________________________________
Phone:____________________________________
E-Mail:___________________________________
Please check class attending:
Sat. Nov. 28____, Wed. Dec. 2____, Sat. Dec. 5
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Wed. Dec. 9 _____, Sat. Dec. 12_____
The class fee is $35. Pre-pay in order to reserve a spot.
Place cash or check (payable to Turner Farm) in moneybox
with flyer, mail check with flyer to: 7400 Given Rd.,
Cincinnati, OH 45243 or pay on-line at
www.turnerfarm.org.
For questions call 513-561-7400.
this unique Georgian mansion. What better way to
awaken your holiday spirit and add another crafty skill to
your repertoire?
$65 includes class, materials, tour, and light refreshments.
Space is limited. Visit www.peterloon.org for ticket
purchasing information.
OR http://peterloonpresents.brownpapertickets.com
A Holiday Wreath Making Class
with
Patricia Duque Campos of Una Floral
December 13, 2015, 2 pm-5 pm
Learn how to decorate your door while enjoying Peterloon
in its holiday splendor. We will create a fresh and stylish
wreath using evergreens and other interesting ingredients.
Experience the smell of piney greenery, delicate holiday
lights, and hot, mulled cider - all to take place fireside in
Patricia Duque Campos is a Cincinnati-based graphic
designer-turned-florist and her love of muted-colored
flowers knows no bounds. Flowers and the people that
arrange and honor them make her happy, and her love and
admiration for florals comes across in her textural and
thoughtful designs.
Stay tuned for more information on the 2016 Floral &
Foliage Workshops.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 7
November 10, 2015
Contact:
Andrea Brady, Director of Communications
513/272-4505
Cell: 513/240-2870
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIAN HILL BOARD OF EDUCATION PASSES RESOLUTION SETTLING
PROPERTY TAX LITIGATION
The Board of Education of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District has passed a resolution tonight agreeing to a
settlement of the property tax litigation.
As part of the settlement, the Board has agreed to refund the full amount of property taxes requested by plaintiffs in the
current action pending in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. The amount of property taxes the Board has
agreed to refund is $5,500,000, and is almost $2,000,000 in excess of the increase in property taxes that resulted from the
disputed change in the Board’s property tax budget in 2010. Nonetheless, in an effort to put this matter behind the
District so it can focus on educating our school children without the distraction of continued litigation, the Board has
agreed to a make a refund of the larger amount of property taxes, plus interest, as requested by the plaintiffs in their
complaint.
Also as requested by the plaintiffs, the Board has agreed not to oppose plaintiffs’ request that $860,000 of the refund
amount be paid to plaintiffs’ lawyers as attorney fees and costs, and an additional $40,000 of the refund be paid to the
individual plaintiffs.
This refund amount to be paid to each taxpayer represents approximately 4% of the total property taxes paid by an
individual taxpayer to the District in the relevant years. The District’s residential and commercial property taxpayers
who paid property taxes in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 will be receiving a class action notice from the Court or its
designee informing the taxpayer of the settlement. As part of this notice, each taxpayer will be provided the option of
either receiving a check for the refund or donating the refund to the Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation, a non-profit
501(c)(3) entity that builds financial and other community resources to support sustained excellence in the Indian Hill
Public Schools so that all students have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.
Although the settlement has been agreed to by the parties to the lawsuit, it still has to be approved by the court. We
anticipate the court approval will take a few months, and at this time we anticipate that the class action notice letters will
be sent out in the next 2-3 months, and any refund checks issued in the next 4-6 months.
“Foundation
representatives
were
approached by several taxpayers who
wanted to direct their tax refund to the
Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation
as a charitable gift. We are grateful
that the proposed agreement will allow
taxpayers this option. As a public charity and official
school support group of the Indian Hill Exempted Village
School District, the Foundation is pleased to partner with
community members to support enduring excellence in the
Indian Hill Public Schools.”
Lori Klinedinst
Executive Director
Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation
www.ihpsf.org or 513-272-5932
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 8
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS OF ATTENDING IHHS
Each year, eighth grade students in the Indian Hill school
district area are invited to an Open House to showcase the
superior education available at Indian Hill High School.
This year’s Open House was highly successful, ushering
almost 200 students through the hallways on tours to visit
teachers, art rooms, the television studio, and more. Latin
students demonstrated “red-figure” and “black-figure”
Athenian vase painting techniques using pumpkins …
Mock Trial showed off their persuasive skills (as well as
some fun lip-syncing) … and art teacher Adam Wolter
created pottery before attendees’ eyes. Small group tours
allowed students and parents to easily engage with current
students and teachers. Club demonstrations reinforced that
an education at Indian Hill HS goes well beyond the
classroom.
New this year: all 8th grade students who intend to be
Braves through their high school years received a
Commitment Yard Sign with Class of 2020 emblazoned
proudly. IHHS students will be asked to keep their yard
sign and get it out each October at Open House time, to
display their commitment to IHHS. In a few years, 5
graduating classes worth of yard signs will be seen
throughout the Indian Hill School District!
If your middle school student is interested in a tour of
Indian Hill High School, it’s easy to sign up: visit the
Indian
Hill
High
School
website
at
www.indianhillschools.org/hs
and register for a Shadow Day.
INDIAN HILL MS SPANISH STUDENTS EXPERIENCE SPANISH CULTURE
In IHMS Spanish classes, experience is the name of the
game. Teachers Jennifer Stidham and Hilary Smith work
to incorporate cultural experiences to bring the culture to
life.
Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a Mexican
holiday that focuses on remembering those who have
passed and helping them on their spiritual journey. This
year, seventh grade Spanish classes created Dia de los
Muertos altars, elaborate structures decorated with photos,
flowers and “papel picado (tissue paper cut into funny
characters). Two of the altars were dedicated to Lauren
Hill and Sonny Kim, which made it extra-personal for the
students.
Last year, students were able to experience a variety of
Mexican foods that are traditional at Dia de los Muertos.
This year, one food they did not get to try last year – pan
de muertos – a sweet bread baked around Dia de los
Muertos – was part of the celebration on November 2.
Below are comments from seventh graders about this
project and Spanish class in general:
Carly Bayliff: I like how interactive our school is and
doing the projects. I like to learn the culture. You can’t
learn the culture just be looking at pictures. Doing things
like this [the altars] makes you feel like you’re part of
Mexico.
Robert Brunner: I like Dia de los Muertos because it’s a
time where we get exposed the most because there are so
many activities that we’re able to do over the years. We
get exposed to culture a lot by reading and eating and
doing activities like this. It’s just more than trying to learn
a language, it’s trying to get to believe you’re in Mexico.
Ridge Dumoulin: It’s important to know Spanish because
you need to know different languages if you want to do
business. Plus if you’re going on vacation to Mexico, you
can use Spanish there. I really enjoy Spanish class.
Harris Foad: We saw so many pictures of the Spanish
foods & altars. Last year, we got to taste tamales – they
were one of the favorites. We’ve been talking about the
Day of the Dead. We also talked about the pan de muertos
(bread of the dead); we knew about it, but didn’t know
what it tasted like. It was neat to taste it.
Jake Fox: The Spanish people celebrate Dia de los
Muertos because they want to remember the dead and
honor them. They are not afraid of death because they
believe there is a life after your regular life. There are two
days: on November 1 you celebrate the kids, and the
second day you celebrate adults.
Lily Johnson: I like how we celebrate all the holidays in
Spanish. Also, when our Spanish teachers tell us words,
they act them out and show us how to use them. We read
books in Spanish and we write down words we need help
with.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 9
IH PRIMARY SCHOOL KIDS WHO CARE CLUB
COLLECTS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
This year, Indian Hill Primary School’s Kids Who Care
Club kindergarten and first grade members decided to
help all kids have a fun Halloween by collecting
costumes for children who would not have them any
other way.
They created posters, which were hung all around the
school, asking for students to donate to the costume drive.
Second grade Kids Who Care Ambassadors made special
morning announcements encouraging donations as well.
IHPS students and their families are so generous that over
100 costumes were collected, which means Kids Who
Care were able to donate to two organizations: Rees E.
Price Academy, a Cincinnati public neighborhood school
in East Price Hill; and Wesley Chapel Mission Center on
McMicken Avenue.
Many thanks for all those who donated and made this a
special Halloween for so many children – including the
IHPS students who learned how wonderful it feels to help
others.
SECOND ANNUAL IHMS STEM NIGHT TEACHES
STEM CONCEPTS TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES
On Wednesday, November 4, Indian Hill Middle School
hosted its second annual Family STEM Night. This
evening was an action-packed event filled with a variety
of design challenges addressing engineering processes and
exposing students to a variety of science, technology,
engineering & math concepts.
Each challenge was created and executed by the students
and designed to develop and promote collaboration,
creative problem solving, and perseverance through the
use of the mathematical practice standards as well as
scientific reasoning. In some cases, parents had more fun
than the students!
The challenges included:
 Longest Line Challenge: Create the longest bridge
supported by only two cups.
 Money Boat Challenge: Construct a boat using limited
materials that can hold the most pennies.
 Penny Bridge Challenge: Using limited supplies, build
the strongest free-standing bridge.
 Sailboat Challenge: Create a sailboat that will travel a
given distance under windy (fan) conditions.
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The Great Wall: Create a wall that can withstand the
impact of a rubber wrecking ball.
The Ramp Challenge: Using limited supplies, create
the longest marble ramp.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 10
THE INDIAN HILL SHOOTING CLUB HOSTS
PROFESSIONAL TEAM BUILDING EVENT
On the evening of October 8th the Indian Hill Shooting Club hosted Dr. Kent Morris and his team of
orthodontic professionals for their team building outing. Ten highly skilled technicians learned how to
properly fire 20 gauge shotguns and shoot trap from NRA Instructor and IHSC member Paul Cowens. While
Dr. Morris is an accomplished skeet and trap shooter, the ladies on his team broke many of the fast flying
targets. Dr. Morris and his team continuously strive to keep their office on the cutting-edge of orthodontic
treatments and technologies. He firmly believes that being a strong team will carry over into each patient’s
orthodontic experience, so all team members participate in regular team building sessions.
Dr. Morris has practiced orthodontics in Cincinnati since 2002. His practice has two office locations-one in the
Montgomery area and one in the Landen/Loveland area.
The Indian Hill Shooting Club features a 200 yard range for pistols and rifles, two skeet fields, sporting clays
and trap fields. The Club is open weekend mornings for pistol and rifle shooting and on weekend afternoons
and Tuesday and Thursday evenings for skeet and trap shooting. The IHSC is currently accepting new
members. If interested in joining the Club you can contact the Range Supervisor by email at:
[email protected].
Featured in the pictures are Dr. Kent
Morris, Hollie, Karen, Barbie, Teri,
Taylor, Sondra, Mady, Kayla and Natalia.
Also pictured are Paul Cowens, NRA
Instructor and Dick Steuerwald, IHSC
Range Supervisor.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 11
CCDS KINDERGARTEN PLANTS “LIFER TREE”
Cincinnati Country Day School's kindergarten Class of 2028 planted a “Lifer tree” to help repopulate the campus tree
canopy. A bur oak was planted on a mound, in an area now known as Lifer Grove, south of the Alumni House. Many of
the school's trees have been lost to disease, insects and non-native invasive plants.
In a planting ceremony, Head of School Tony Jaccaci talked to the students about the importance of having healthy trees
and told them they can watch their tree grow as they grow at Country Day. Each student helped plant the tree by
shoveling soil around the tree's roots. This is one of many traditions Jaccaci hopes to establish at Country Day. Every
year, the kindergarten class will choose a tree to plant in Lifer Grove. When the Class of 2028 graduates, their Lifer
picture will be taken by the tree with the students who took part in its planting. Lifers are students who attend CCDS
from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Head of School Tony Jaccaci of Indian Hill
and three kindergarteners scoop soil around
a “Lifer tree” planted on campus. They are,
from left, Avery King, Harrison Zimmerman
and Tony Suarez.
Kindergarten Class of 2028 planted a bur oak to help repopulate the campus tree canopy, which
has lost many trees to disease, insects and non-native invasive plants.
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Offering 7th
Annual Matching Gift To Help Horses Like
“Catch This T”
Reading in the news, sometimes there are reports of car
accidents. Maybe a hit and run. But, surely it is not every day
that one reads about what happened to a Thoroughbred horse
named “Catch This T” (affectionately known as “T”). In 1999,
this unfortunate horse was hit by a truck. The force was so great
as to throw him onto the hood. The good news is that he
survived, and healed, but unfortunate circumstances found “T”
once again when he was adopted by a new owner. This person
did not properly care for him, and he became emaciated, losing
a lot of body mass and muscle tone. He was literally starving.
Shortly thereafter, he contracted Equine Protozoal Myelitis
(EPM), which is a neurological condition that causes
incoordination and weakness. Luckily, “T’s” luck turned around
when he was accepted by Bright Future’s Farm in Pennsylvania
as one of their permanent residents.
Cincinnati-based Brennan Equine Welfare Fund (BEWF) was
happy to award a grant this year to Bright Future’s Farm
specifically to assist with “T’s” care. In addition to his daily
feed, grain and routine veterinary care, his special needs require
that he receive massage and chiropractic treatments as well as
acupuncture to help manage his symptoms. The grant helps, in
part, with these expenses. “T” has come a long way in his care,
by gaining weight and muscle tone. This year, he got dapples on
his coat. Dapples are a sign of good health and balance within.
For this 22-year old who has been through so much, he certainly
deserves this.
If you would like to honor a special person or equine that has
touched your life, or are interested in year-end giving ideas, a
charitable donation to Brennan Equine Welfare Fund would be
honored. You can be assured that any gift you make will help
provide grant funding for special equines in need just like
“Catch This T” for years to come. Any contribution to Brennan
Equine Welfare Fund is tax deductible and 100% goes towards
the horses.
Linda will be personally offering a $5,000 (five-thousand dollar)
matching gift through December 31, 2015. Your donation will
have double the power to offer a second chance to equines in
need as all personal donations will be matched dollar-to-dollar
until $5,000. is realized. Checks may be made out to The
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (make sure to write “Brennan
Equine Welfare Fund” on the memo line) and mailed to The
Greater Cincinnati Foundation, 200 W. 4th Street, Cincinnati,
Ohio 45202. For more information or to donate online, please
visit http://www.brennanequinewelfarefund.com or call Linda
Pavey at (513) 561-5251.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 12
BITS AND PIECES
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO BITS & PIECES
A $15.00 fee will be charged for ads placed monthly for all non-residents
All ads must be resubmitted each month to insure that the item or property is still for sale or rent
All ads will have a 30 word maximum
Each JANUARY all non-residents placing service ads must provide a LOCAL background check from
their county of residence. (Background checks are no longer available through the Indian Hill Rangers)
All ads must be submitted via email to [email protected] or [email protected]
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Quick results. 50+ satisfied IH clients, BBB
member, ref available (513) 252-MOLE
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Call:
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Call 941.587.9585 or email
Email:[email protected].
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GMAT, and LSAT. Call: 617-692-0677,
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Beautiful Small Gardens designs plans prepares
garden beds, mulches, plants, bushes, perennials,
annuals, bulbs, & trees. Spring Fall The time to
start is Now. Email smack5512@icloud telephone
Steve Mack 513-404-3487
Voice/Guitar Lessons - In your home or
mine. Bachelor/Master Degrees in Voice. 40
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as desired. $40/45 min. lesson. Call Steve 4444411
HOUSE & YARD MAINTENANCE
Complete professional home repair and service
since 1992. Carpentry, electrical, drywall,
painting, tile, plumbing, etc. IH refs, insured,
BBB. Call Doug Baker (513) 490-8322
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Complete gas fireplace service since 1993 over
4,000 units. Can convert from wood to gas. Fully
insured, workers’ comp. BBB member. Call Doug
Baker (513) 490-8322
Exterior drainage services sewer work
downspouts, French drains, catch basins, trench
drains, video inspection, cleaning, Serving IH for
24 years, BBB member, fully insured 513-6623380 or email Brent at www.tischbeincoinc.com
Charming two bedroom, one bath Cape Cod home
in Village on one floor, screened porch, equipped
kitchen. Available for least 12/1/15. Single/
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Masonry Brick & Stone work – Brick block stone
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in stone repair and pointing. 40 years experience.
Veteran. References available. Call Rick 513283-4809
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furnished condo for rent on beach w/views of
Gulf and Venetian Bay, fitness center, spa,
Computer Coaching at Home. Learn how to use cabana, community room-call Sandy Laney 513your smart phone, tablet or computer in your 240-1555
home, at your pace. Stop asking the grandkids!
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families, seniors, give as a gift. Focused on fresh with matching bench. Ebony semi-gloss with
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Reliable Pet Care : 7 yrs. experience caring for all
types of pets. (walking, playing) etc. also
watering plants. Exc. I.H. Ref. Call Elise 5033402
Mother of two looking for an energetic part-time
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150+ Pieces of clear glassware. Mostly Fostoria
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November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 13
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All copy (including Bits & Pieces) and pictures sent
to the Village office to be included in the Bulletin
should be sent by email to [email protected]. If it is
not possible for you to email them, you can contact
Kari at 979-6218.
A reminder that all ads (resident & nonresident) placed in the Bits & Pieces section
must be submitted each month. Copy deadline
for each issue is at the top of this page. Nonresidents are charged a $15.00 fee EACH time
they submit their ad. All ads will be 30 words
maximum. Non-residents may only place ads for
rentals or property for sale if the advertised
property is located in Indian Hill.
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reading! You will find the most recent Bulletin as well as past Bulletins. You will also find information on all
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Works and Taxes. There are also links to the schools, churches and the Recreation Commission.
ONLINE BILL PAYMENT
NOW AVAILABLE
Residents and customers can now make payments online. This service is a free bill payment service for alarm
monitoring, boat storage, bridle trail membership, gun club membership, extra pickups, water bills, or any
other account you may have with the Village. One time payments can be made, or you can sign up for
payments to be deducted from your bank account on their due date automatically. This service allows for
secure electronic transfer of payments from your bank account. To sign up for this service, log on to the
Village’s website at ihill.org and click on the link on the homepage.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 14
IMAGES
...THEN AND NOW
From the Indian Hill Historical Society
Buckingham Lodge
1861
Indian Hill’s Bicentennial Sculpture
In 1995 Indian Hill Village celebrated its Bicentennial. Many activities marked this significant anniversary including
an extravagant Fourth of July parade, and the adoption of a village flag. Village Council commissioned a monument
depicting scenes of Indian Hill’s history.
Karen Heyl was selected to create this work of art. Educated at U.C., the Visual Arts Institute, the Art Academy of
Cincinnati, and an Italian school, Karen has exhibited, judged, and taught both watercolor and sculpture. Once she
began specializing in carving, Karen did many large scale public works for churches, corporations, park facilities,
cemeteries, and hospitals - and one at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton. Her bas relief artistry brought her
both local and national awards.
After discussions with members of Council, the Historical Society, the City Manager, and other Village officials,
Heyl devised a plan for carving images into three separate limestone panels, each representing a particular era. The
Little Miami River – present on all panels – led viewers through history, and provided the reason why this area was
settled in advance of other greater Cincinnati communities. Also each panel included vegetation and wildlife, indicative
of Indian Hill’s rich natural beauty and its Green Areas.
John Bentley, Village consultant, sited the sculpture at the southwest corner of
Stephan Field at Drake and Shawnee Run Roads. He designed the area to
encourage visitors to guide themselves while interpreting the art. A safety zone
was established to insure that stone dust and chips were confined.
In March the artist and a few residents watched as Stone Center workmen
installed the massive stones selected by Karen. For seven months, Heyl’s
temporary studio was Stephan Field. Using a pneumatic hammer and chisel, she
etched history into the panels. Spectators who watched her progress asked her
questions during her breaks. They witnessed her at work, dressed for the weather –
Bicentennial Sculpture Panels
in shorts and using an umbrella on hot sunny days, and wearing layers of warmer
clothing and boots in cooler months – and always wearing protective eye gear, a visor, and gloves.
The first panel, 6 feet tall, 4 feet wide and 10 inches thick, represents the years of early settlement. One side features a
Native American beside the river. Curving around to the other side, a bearded pioneer and his wife in a bonnet show the
arrival of the settlers. A plough represents the impact of agriculture; and a rustic barn and the 1831 Armstrong Chapel
are depicted. The second panel , 7 feet tall, presents the period from the Civil War through the 1941 incorporation of
Indian Hill. A Union Army bugler is there, along with the Little Red Schoolhouse, a mill, and a
river vessel. The opposite side of the panel contains images of estates built in the 1920s and 30s,
their silos and barns; and it features a griffin crest from Alberly Manor. The Administration
Building and Village seal are also easily discernible. The 8 foot tall third panel reflects everyday
life, with the front having scenes of the Camargo Hunt and Blome Road Bridge; and the back
showing a Ranger, Fireman, the Indian Hill school logo, and children with sports equipment.
The edges of the slabs are also used to portray history – etched with railroad tracks, the Camargo
Hunt logo, and a bluebird house.
The three slabs, vertically placed at visually interesting angles and subtly uplighted for night
viewing, continue to attract onlookers. Ms. Heyl was honored as a Post-Corbett finalist in 1995
for her historically interpretive artwork. When the sculpture was complete, residents had the
opportunity to purchase engraved paver stones around its perimeter.
Now twenty years old, the Bicentennial Sculpture is a treasured landmark. Reminding
Pioneer Era
residents of Village history, it testifies to the passage of time in a unique community – Indian Hill.
November 25, 2015—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 15
INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Inside Scoop on Soap Operas and Procter & Gamble with Pat Gentile
Pat Gentile, former manager of Procter & Gamble Productions shared fascinating stories
of his work with all of the television programs that Procter & Gamble used to produce,
manage, and own. P&G pioneered the soap opera format over 78 years ago with the radio
debut of Ma Perkins in 1933. TV was the new media format in the 50’s, and Guiding Light
became the longest running soap opera series— 56 years on TV (preceded by 15 years on
radio). Its final airing was 9/30/08. Through the years, 20 soap operas were created and
produced by P&G with Guiding Light, As the World Turns, and Another World being the
Speaker Pat Gentile with
most popular. These daily shows incorporated socially relevant topics in their plot lines
Program Chairman Clark Sole
including racism, alcoholism and drunk driving, health issues (such as cancer, HIV, ADHD),
drug abuse and the Vietnam War, just to name a few. Each series incorporated 5 factors in the storyline: connection,
conflict, inspiration, surprise, and evolution of the story and characters. In
addition to the soap operas, P&G produced movies, beauty pageants, award
shows, documentaries, syndicated and mini-series. The benefits for P&G from
these programs included earning broadcast and license fees, providing brands
to have a platform from which to reach their desired demographic households,
allowing product placement in media productions, and giving the company a
presence in the media entertainment industry. There are many actors who
started their road to fame by performing in soap operas including James Earl
Jones, Susan Sarandon, Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Calista Flockhart, Larry
Hagman, and Billy Dee Williams — the list goes on and on.
A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all, as were the decorations. Pat brought
one of the 130+ Emmys won by P&G and a People’ Choice Award. Peg
People’s Choice and Emmy Awards along with
original Procter & Gamble products
Gillespie contributed many original P&G products from her collection, too.
The Village Christmas Party
Sunday, December 6, 3:00—5:00 p.m.
The Historical Society is continuing its tradition of celebrating the
holidays at the Little Red Schoolhouse.. Everyone is welcome to come
enjoy the music of the Indian Hill Performing Arts group, have a
delicious glass of egg nog or “Schoolhouse Grog” along with homemade
cookies. In addition to music, there will be a magician, balloon artist,
and coloring activities for the children. Santa will be coming, too! He
will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage from Turner Farm around 4:00.
We hope you will be able to join us for this time-honored tradition.
Gift Ideas for the Holidays
From Camargo to Indian Hill traces the history of Indian Hill from its origins as a rural farmland community beginning
in 1795 to its emergence as a residential village for prominent Cincinnatians in the 1920’s. Fascinating text along with
photographs of the grand homes and grounds from the estate era to today make for engaging reading. Book Price: $15
Treasured Landmarks of Indian Hill is a collection of pen and ink drawings of the houses, barns and other structures
that preceded the great estate era. Jim Schwering’s 64 drawings are accompanied by Virginia White’s historical
commentary. Book price: $10
Schoolhouse Jigsaw Puzzle is the perfect entertainment for a fun family evening. This bright colorful 672 piece puzzle
depicts one of the most significant historical landmarks in Indian Hill. Puzzle Price: $20
Sales of these items help to support on-going activities of the Indian Hill Historical Society.
Call 513-891-1873 or email [email protected]
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