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INDIAN HILL
VILLAGE
BULLETIN
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO
All Village Bulletins available on our website www.ihill.org
October 29, 2014
COUNCIL ACTIONS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 2014
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTIONS
October 21, 2014
Held a First Reading for an Ordinance Establishing
Two Special Funds for a Retirement Benefit Reserve 
within the General and Water Works Fund

Passed a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to
Prepare and Submit an Application to Participate in the
Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital
Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement
Programs and to Execute Contracts as Required

Announced administrative offices closed on November 
11, 2014 in observance of Veterans Day

Announced annual Indian Hill Veterans Day
Celebration on November 11, 2014 at 11:00 am at the
Veterans Memorial
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Announced the Public Hearing for the 2015
Appropriation Budget Presentation – November 17,
2014.
Village of Indian Hill Public Meeting Dates
All meetings held in Council Chambers
November 2014
Recreation Commission
7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 2014
Green Areas Advisory Comm
5:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 2014
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m. Nov. 18, 2014
Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nov. 17, 2014
December 2014
Recreation Commission
7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2014
Green Areas Advisory Comm
5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2014
Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2014
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m. Dec. 16, 2014
Number #9
Conditionally Approved – A special exception request
by Cincinnati Country Day School at 6905 Given Road
was approved under the continuing jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. The approval will allow for the
construction of a new 4200 square foot maintenance and
vehicle storage facility located in the southern portion of
the campus, west of the auxiliary parking lot.
Conditionally Approved – The Planning Commission
granted the approval of the preliminary plan for Phase 2A
Twin Fences at Peterloon Subdivision. The preliminary
plan calls for 21.60 acres to be subdivided into seven
building lots. Phase 2A will be served by a dedicated
public road that is designed to align with the existing
Stirrup Cup Drive and extend approximately 1,220’.
Notice of Public Hearing
There will be a public hearing on the "2015
Budget Appropriations" at the November 17, 2014
Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the Village Administration
Building, 6525 Drake Road. Draft budget will be
available online 11/14/14 with the Council Agenda
at www.ihill.org.
The Village of Indian Hill, Ohio
by: Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Comptroller
COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE
November 7, 2014
October 29, 2014—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. Anne Wrider, Episcopal Priest-in-Charge
Rev. Stephen Caine, Presbyterian Minister
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
Donne Hayden, Minister & Public Friend
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
David M. Couch, Assistant City Manager
Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt.
Don Crain, Solicitor
Connie Eberhart, 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
Allison H. Kropp
Joe Rhodenbaugh
Abbot A. Thayer
Richard C. Wiggers
GREEN AREAS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. John Hassan, Chairperson
Mrs. Helene Bentley
Mrs. Helen Black
Mr. David Burleigh
Mr. Randy Cooper
Mrs. Sally Dessner
Dr. Warren G. Harding
Mr. Scott Holzapfel
Mrs. Campbell Jolly
Mrs. Jenny Magro
Mrs. Wendy McAdams
Dr. Michael Morgan
Mrs. Elle Schiefer
Mr. Tre Sheldon
Mrs. Liz Tilton
STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM
4600 Muchmore Road—561-5151
Christopher P. Daeger
GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE
Thomas Kanis, Range Supervisor 831-0994
Peter Tsipis, Asst Supervisor 831-0994
Thomas C. Rink, Village Representative
PERSONNEL ADVISORY &
APPEALS BOARD
Kim Burke, Chairperson
Eric Holzapfel
George Glover
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. Andrew C. Hauck III, President
Mrs. Eric Holzapfel, Vice President
Mrs. Frank Welsh, Vice President
Mrs. Herbert Krombholz, 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]
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.
THE INDIAN HILL CLUB
SWIM & TENNIS
Dot Lane off Shawnee Run Road
Across from St. Gertrude, www.ihclub.com
INDIAN HILL WINTER CLUB
10005 Fletcher Road
Camp Dennison, OH 45111
513-576-9444
ihwinterclub.com
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 3
UNDERSTANDING THE VILLAGE’S SIGN POLICIES
As you may have noticed, it is not uncommon to see signs in the Village throughout the year. Such signs may be useful
in making people aware of specific community events and home sales. However, the Village’s Zoning Ordinance has
explicit regulations when it comes to signage. In order to ensure residents are familiar with the regulations, please feel
free to use the following summary as a reference.
To begin, the Village Zoning Ordinance only permits seven different types of temporary or permanent signs to be placed
anywhere in the community:
1. All public highway directional signs, traffic safety signs, and street signs erected and maintained by the Village of
Indian Hill are permitted in locations specified by the State of Ohio Uniform Traffic Control Manual. These are the
only signs which may be placed within any public road right-of-way.
2. Any residence where an occupant is operating an approved home occupation (Accountant, Attorney, etc.) may
display a small announcement sign giving the name of the occupant and the occupation, not over two (2) square feet
in area. Such signs are typically placed on mailboxes.
3. A real estate sign advertising the sale or lease of only the individual property for sale or rent, and not exceeding ten
(10) square feet in area may be placed at least ten (10) feet back from the street lot line. An exception to the setback
requirement may be granted in cases where the shrubbery or topography prevents view of the sign if placed as
required under the code. Please note that “Sold” or “Sale Pending” signs are not permitted at any time.
4. Signs identifying architects, builders and contractors of structures may be placed only to notify suppliers of building
materials of the delivery location with the prior approval of the City Manager. The policy for any such approved
signs is to limit the size to ten (10) square feet or less, and the location must be outside the public right-of-way.
Vendor advertising signs of any kind are not permitted in the Village.
5. Temporary signs giving directions and information related to social or community events may be placed within
the Village only with the advance approval of the City Manager. The Manager’s policies applicable to these signs
are as follows:
a. Individual event signage is limited to ten (10) square feet or less in area.
b. Event announcement signage for annual community events must be approved by the City Manager by calling
561-6500 and must abide by the following rules:
i. One such event sign each may be placed on properties of the event sponsor and at the event location
for the two week period immediately preceding the advertised event.
ii. Residents involved in the event may also place individual signs (1 sign per property) supporting
community events on their property, subject to a two week maximum advance placement, as long as
the sign is situated outside the public right-of-way.
iii. Only three public property locations may be used to display individual signs up to two (2) weeks
prior to the event:
1. the southeast corner of Shawnee Run and Drake Roads
2. the northeast corner of Miami and Indian Hill Roads
3. the intersection of Camargo and Drake Roads
c. Event signage related to community events occurring multiple times throughout the year may be conditionally
permitted subject to the discretion of the City Manager.
d. All temporary event signage must be removed within two (2) days after the conclusion of the event.
6. Temporary political signs denoting political cause or candidate and not over ten (10) square feet in area may be
placed at least ten (10) feet back from the street lot line. An exception to the setback requirement may be granted in
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cases where the shrubbery or topography prevents view of the sign if placed as required under the code. Only one
sign per candidate or cause is permitted on any individual property.
7. With the review and approval of the City Manager, one temporary wooden sign, not over twenty (20) square feet in
area, indicating the name of a new subdivision and contact information for the purchase of lots may be erected
within the subdivision during the marketing phase of the development.
The line between public right-of-way ends and private property can be confusing. As a rule of thumb, the edge of the
public right-of-ways can be determined by the location of utility poles. The right-of-way ends immediately behind the
pole line. It is important to note that State law does not permit any visual obstructions within the public right-of-way.
Village personnel are instructed to remove signs located in the right of ways.
Unauthorized signage on resident’s property will first be issued a written warning with a note placed on the sign by
Village personnel. If the unauthorized display continues, Village personnel are instructed to remove such signs.
Confiscated signs are stored for not more than one week at either the Ranger Station or the Public Works Department.
After that time, any unclaimed signs are destroyed.
Please never hesitate to contact the administrative offices at 561-6500 or www.ihill.org/ordinances if you have any
questions about Village sign policies.
RANGER ALARM MONITORING
The transition to the new alarm monitoring system is
progressing and hundreds of systems have already been
converted. The old monitoring system will be retired in
2015. If your alarm is monitored by the Rangers and you
have not signed up to have your radio link updated or you
have signed up but would like to know the status of your
request, please contact Koorsen at 398-4300 or email at
[email protected]. If you have other questions
about this transition, please visit www.ihill.org/alarm for
more information. You may also contact Village
Technology Manager, Mike Aaron, at 561-6500 for any
assistance with this important transition.
TWO FALL GARDEN HINTS FROM THE ROWE ARBORETUM
Hint #1 Contr ar y to some common beliefs, autumn is
one of the best times to plant new trees, shrubs, and even
some perennials. Of course it is also the best time to
include bulbs that will bloom next spring. New plantings
have plenty of opportunity to put out new root systems
into their new locations and establishing themselves as the
soil temps are still warm. With the cooler temps and the
usual rainfall there is less evaporation from the soil so
these new plants can settle in now for good growth new
spring. So the rule of thumb is this – if the ground isn’t
frozen, you can plant.
Another very important point to consider when you do
choose new plants for your gardens is how fast or slow
they grow. Do NOT ask this obsolete question “How big
does it get?” rather ask “What is the plant’s growth rate?”
Any woody plant has one, which will help you determine
an appropriate location for it. All trees and shrubs keep on
growing because if they do stop – they are dead! Time for
the chainsaw.
Use this guide for figuring out how long you may have a
woody plant in a given location before you have to deal
with it because it outgrew its space:
 Miniatures – grow less than one inch per year; expect
a purchased plant to be a foot larger in ten years
 Dwarfs – grow one to six inches per year; expect the
plant to be up to 5’ taller and wider in ten years
 Intermediates – grow six to twelve inches per year; ten
years – 10’ by 10’ is not out of the question
 Large – grow more than one foot per year, even in ten
years you are not tickling the bellies of low flying
aircraft, but they will be providing some shade for
you.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS
Thanksgiving Trash and Recycle Pick up Schedule
The Public Works Department will be closed Thursday,
November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of
the Thanksgiving Holiday. The trash and recycling
schedule for those days will be changed to the following:
Thursday, November 27th, will take place on Monday,
November 24. Pick up for those normally scheduled on
Friday, November 28, will take place on Monday,
December 1.
If you have any questions regarding these changes, feel
free to call the Public Works at 831-3712.
Pick up for those who would normally be scheduled on
WHAT'S RECYCLABLE? (Cut out & save for easy reference)
Paper and Cardboard
Newspaper, mixed paper, office paper, magazines, milk cartons, cereal boxes, junk mail and cardboard are ALL
ACCEPTABLE. Boxes must be empty and broken down.
Large amounts of boxes must be scheduled as a special pickup by calling the Public Works Department at 831-3712.
Glass
All GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS are accepted.
Please, NO pesticide or herbicide containers, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors or ceramics.
Plastic
All small mouth plastic bottles and jars with a #1 thru #7 or a recycling symbol on the bottom.
Please, no plastic containers such as butter tubs, microwave trays, salad trays, yogurt cups, car oil or pesticide
bottles, Styrofoam or plastic bags, even if they have #1 thru #7 on them.
Aluminum Beverage & Steel Food Cans
Soda, pop, beer, steel food or soup cans are acceptable. Be sure to remove labels and properly rinse.
Other Items:
Items containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, etc.) can be picked up from your home for $40.00.
Metal appliances not containing Freon can be picked up for the $10.00 special pick up fee.
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The ten year projection is sort of a green industry standard
as landscapes are many times remade in that time frame;
like remodeling or repainting. Remember this: plants can’t
read books or read fertilizer bags. They also have been
around a lot longer than we, so they can grow quite well
and grow much larger over the course of time than any
“ultimate height” written somewhere.
Hint #2 If you have deer , and just about ever ybody
does, you run the risk of the bucks rubbing woody plants
in your landscape. They are making visual territorial
markings and leaving their own scent as calling cards to
the other deer in the area. They are not however
sharpening their antlers or polishing them in order to be
more macho. A cheap inexpensive deterrent to stop the
rubs is this. ATTACH a piece of soap bar at 3 to 5 feet up
the trunk or stems of large shrubs. This way fall and
winter rains will cause a slight soap film to run down the
plant and it will smell like us. Bucks will not rub plants
that have our scent on them as they want to leave their
own distinctive smells on these rubs. Soap has a much
stronger scent than the deer’s so they move on as they
don’t want to get our smell onto them; quite unattractive to
the does. Remember to attach it and not hang it dangling
in the breeze, it won’t work. Since it is already the time of
year for this activity to take place, start the protection
method by rubbing the trunk with the soap before you
attach it. If your tree has already been marked, go ahead
and do this trick to stop further rubs by the same or other
bucks cruising the area.
Lastly, don’t forget to visit the Stanley M. Rowe
Arboretum at 4600 Muchmore Rd. It is open from dawn
to dusk every day.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 6
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 just under 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 Dave Couch at the Village office 561-6500
STINK BUGS
As our days get shorter and colder the newest nemesis in the invasive category raids our homes.
Yes, it is STINK BUG season! We offer a few tips for barricading and removal of the seemingly
endless parade of these bugs.
Almost everyone in our area knows what stink bugs look like: a brown shield with 6 legs and
antennae measuring ½ to ¾” long and wide. The official name is the brown marmorated stink bug
(BMSB). Originally discovered in Pennsylvania in 1998, the stink bug has spread throughout the Mid-Atlantic
damaging food crops in its wake. The bug is native to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
If the sheer numbers aren’t enough to creep anyone out, it’s the odor these bugs emit at the sign of danger that is the
most annoying. Harmless to humans, they fly around the house, land in your salad, get squashed by closing doors and
get tangled in your hair!
So, what can we do to keep these pests from getting inside the house?
 Make sure your screens don’t have holes
 Close storm windows and put your storm doors up if they aren’t already
 Caulk or tape cracks and crevices that could give them access to the inside of your home
 Rub screens with dryer sheets – the more pungent the better. Some homeowners have found this can reduce stink
bugs entering a home by up to 80 percent.
 Hang a damp towel over a lawn chair or deck railing overnight. In the morning, stink bugs will blanket the towel.
Dispatch bugs in a bucket of soapy water.
 Squish a few stink bugs outdoors. The odor warns other stink bugs to flee.
Once inside, here are a few tricks to decrease the numbers!
 Use a vacuum only if it has a bag so the bag can be tossed as soon as you are finished vacuuming bugs. Otherwise
the lingering odor will be prevalent next time you start the machine
 Another technique to try is to wrap a knee-high stocking around the outside of the vacuum tube, secure it with a
rubber band, and then stuff it into the tube. Stink bugs will be trapped in the stocking and won’t enter the vacuum
filter. When you turn off the vacuum, carefully remove the stocking, holding the end closed. Dump the captured
stink bugs into a container of soapy water to kill the bugs.
 Make traps and situate them at every door, inside and out. Put them close to the busiest entry area
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 7
Fill with water keeping the level below the drop hole and add a drop or two of dishwashing liquid or laundry soap in
water. Scoop the bugs into the trap. When full or too stinky empty and refill or just empty and discard trap and make new
ones. Of course we don’t advocate buying bottled water because Indian Hill water is so good!
Using pesticides isn’t a recommendable solution inside or out as you don’t want to live with the toxicity indoors and UV
breakdown and moisture won’t allow pesticides to last long enough to be effective outdoors.
According to a peer-reviewed article two important vectors of this pest are alien landscape ornamentals (go figure!): Tree
of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa). If possible, these ornamentals should be
removed.
Sources:
http://www.bayeradvanced.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-stink-bugs
http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/brown-marmorated-stink-bug
INDIAN HILL GREEN AREAS THANKSGIVING
BIRD WALK AT GRAND VALLEY!
With: Mike Kr avitz, avid bir der and volunteer at the CNC
When: Satur day, November 29
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Meet At: Gr and Valley – 8270 Glendale-Milford Rd. North end of
South Lake, before the bridge (head down the hill from entrance gate
and go left)
Dress for the weather and bring binoculars! Hope to see you there!
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY CAMARGO HUNT
To all of our spectator friends of the Camargo Hunt annual Thanksgiving Day hunt, we
are moving to Clippinger Field on Thanksgiving Day 2014. We have so enjoyed
hunting in the past from the Nipperts and hope that all of our friends will follow us to
Clippinger Field. We will have a stirrup cup (food and drink) for all spectators and
welcome all to join us for this grand tradition. For those of you who don’t know where
to find Clippinger Field, it is located at the end of Shawnee Ridge which is off of
Shawnee Run Road just before you get to Route 126. We will be dressed in our finest
Camargo Hunt formal clothes and Danny Kerr our Huntsman will cast the hounds from the large field at 10AM sharp. If
you have any questions please contact me via email at [email protected]. Thank you, Natalie Nesbitt, Secretary
Camargo Hunt.
The Village Administration, Public Works & Water Works offices
will be closed the following days in November:
Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day
Thursday & Friday, November 27th & 28th in observance of Thanksgiving
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 8
IRS WARNING ABOUT PHONE SCAMS
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
continue to hear from taxpayers who have received
unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment
while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS.
Based on the 90,000 complaints that TIGTA has received
through its telephone hotline, to date, TIGTA has
identified approximately 1,100 victims who have lost an
estimated $5 million from these scams.
"There are clear warning signs about these scams, which
continue at high levels throughout the nation,” said IRS
Commissioner John Koskinen. “Taxpayers should
remember their first contact with the IRS will not be a call
from out of the blue, but through official correspondence
sent through the mail. A big red flag for these scams are
angry, threatening calls from people who say they are from
the IRS and urging immediate payment. This is not how
we operate. People should hang up immediately and
contact TIGTA or the IRS.”
Additionally, it is important for taxpayers to know that the
IRS:
 Never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card
information over the telephone.
 Never insists that taxpayers use a specific payment
method to pay tax obligations
 Never requests immediate payment over the telephone
and will not take enforcement action immediately
following a phone conversation. Taxpayers usually
receive prior notification of IRS enforcement action
involving IRS tax liens or levies.
Potential phone scam victims may be told that they
money that must be paid immediately to the IRS or
are entitled to big refunds. When unsuccessful the
time, sometimes phone scammers call back trying a
strategy.
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Other characteristics of these scams include:
 Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers.
They generally use common names and surnames to
identify themselves.
 Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a
victim’s Social Security number.
 Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID
to make it appear that it’s the IRS calling.
 Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails to some
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victims to support their bogus calls.
Victims hear background noise of other calls being
conducted to mimic a call site.
After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s
license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon
call back pretending to be from the local police or
DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim.
If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from
the IRS, here’s what you should do:
 If you know you owe taxes or you think you might
owe taxes, call the IRS at 1.800.829.1040. The IRS
employees at that line can help you with a payment
issue, if there really is such an issue.
 If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to
think that you owe any taxes (for example, you’ve
never received a bill or the caller made some bogus
threats as described above), then call and report the
incident to TIGTA at 1.800.366.4484.
 You can file a complaint using the FTC Complaint
Assistant; choose “Other” and then “Imposter Scams.”
If the complaint involves someone impersonating the
IRS, include the words “IRS Telephone Scam” in the
notes.
Taxpayers should be aware that there are other unrelated
scams (such as a lottery sweepstakes) and solicitations
(such as debt relief) that fraudulently claim to be from the
IRS.
The IRS encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone
and email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does
not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request
personal or financial information. This includes any type
of electronic communication, such as text messages and
social media channels. The IRS also does not ask for PINs,
passwords or similar confidential access information for
credit card, bank or other financial accounts. Recipients
should not open any attachments or click on any links
contained in the message. Instead, forward the email to
[email protected].
For more information or to report a scam, go to
www.irs.gov and type "scam" in the search box.
More information on how to report phishing scams
involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website,
IRS.gov
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October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 9
LAING & KRONE ENGAGEMENT
Michael and Susan Laing of Hyde Park in Cincinnati, Ohio proudly announce
the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Elise Laing to Michael Frederick
Krone, son of the Drs. Robert and Karen Krone of Indian Hill, Ohio.
Michelle is a 2008 graduate of Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati and a 2012
graduate of Auburn University. She graduated from Mount St. Joseph
University in Cincinnati in 2014 with a Masters in Nursing. She will be
working as a registered nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Michael is a 2009 graduate of Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati. He received his
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Auburn University in 2012 and is currently finishing his
master’s degree in Health Services Administration at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
A May 2015 wedding is planned in Cincinnati, Ohio.
GROSSER & JASCHKE ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore D. Grosser of Indian Hill are pleased to announce the
engagement of their daughter Hilary Caroline Grosser to Eric Allen Jaschke, the son
of Dona Jaschke of Houston and the late Harold Jaschke.
Hilary is a graduate of Indian Hill High School and Eric a graduate of Episcopal
High School in Houston, TX. Both Hilary and Eric graduated from Washington &
Lee University in Virginia. Hilary is a Senior Associate at Carat, a media agency in
San Francisco. Eric is a Research Associate at Stephens, Inc. and a Level III CFA
candidate. The couple resides in San Francisco.
A June wedding in Cincinnati is planned.
INDIAN HILL WINTER CLUB OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
Indian Hill Winter Club offers a premier Learn to
Skate & Learn to Play Hockey program for all
ages. Registration is currently underway for the
October 1st - December 17th session. Classes meet
once a week and are offered on Wednesday evenings
or Sunday afternoons.
New members enjoy a
complimentary 10 week session of skating or hockey
classes for each family member. More information on
skating/hockey classes and membership is available at
www.ihwinterclub.com or contact Bev at 576-9444.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 10
DESIGN FIRM MOVES TO MADEIRA
The area’s well known, experienced design firm, Interiors
by Julie Bell & Associates, has moved to 7709 Camargo
Road in Madeira. Sharing the same address as Diamond
Construction and Arcanum Architecture, Interiors is located
on the first floor.
Visitors are welcome to stop by and get acquainted with the
professional services available to them. Amie Anderson,
Interiors’ Office Manager, is happy to show guests around
the new design studio. Business hours are Mon-Thurs-9:305:00; Friday-9:30-2:00.
As partners since 2003, Julie Bell and Nancy Paul earned
many awards and recognition for their interior design work
at Cincinnati’s annual HOMEARAMA® home shows. As
of August 1, 2014, Julie Bell became the firm’s sole owner
and Nancy Paul continues as an associate to allow her more
travel and family time.
Consultation appointments may be made by calling 513-794
-0300. Visit our website at www.InteriorsbyJulieBell.com,
tour our photo gallery, and learn about our services. No
design challenge is too small.
SAMPLE, TASTE AND TOUR AT GREENACRES
Greenacres Arts Center hosts wine, craft beer and bourbon
tastings at the Painting the Queen City art show.
The Greenacres Foundation is pleased to incorporate a
tour of the senses in the upcoming Painting the Queen City
art show scheduled to take place at the Greenacres Arts
Center located at 8400 Blome Road, Cincinnati, OH
45243 beginning October 17-November 16. All those who
are 21 and older are invited to experience the beauty and
wonder of the art created by the Greenacres Artists Guild
while sampling and enjoying drinks and dinner by the bite.
The tasting tours will take place from 5-9pm on three
different dates during the art show; wine tasting will be on
October 24th, craft beer tasting will take place on
November 7th and bourbon tasting is scheduled for
November 14th.
“We are excited to incorporate these fun social gathering
events into this year’s art show and provide attendees with
a memorable evening experience,” said Jennifer Hoban,
Special Events Manager at Greenacres. Indeed, with a
variety of wines, craft beers from 50 West, MadTree,
Cellar Dwellers, Blank Slate, and bourbons from Town
Branch, Jack Daniels, and Woodford, these are all must
taste events! All tastings are ticketed events; tickets are
now available for purchase at www.green-acres.org.
This year’s Painting the Queen City art show will feature
the highest quality children’s book illustrations,
sculptures, and traditional artwork from members of the
Greenacres Artists Guild. The Greenacres Artists Guild is
composed of twenty-six gifted Cincinnati artists including
John Ruthven, Carl Samson, CF Payne, Will Hillenbrand,
Gail Morrison, Carolyn Manto, Kate Lackman, and more.
As many museums and public venues are leaning more
towards contemporary art, Greenacres provides a
picturesque venue for traditional art- something that is not
found anywhere else in the city of Cincinnati.
“The quality of the artwork to be displayed is truly
amazing and we are happy to offer the city of Cincinnati
an opportunity to view such a wide array of remarkable
pieces,” said Greenacres President, Carter Randolph. A
portion of the proceeds from art purchased throughout the
show will benefit the Greenacres Transportation Fund,
which provides school buses for children participating in
Greenacres programs from schools in challenged areas.
Painting the Queen City will be on display at the
Greenacres Arts Center located at 8400 Blome Road,
Cincinnati, OH 45243 beginning October 17-November
16 with gallery hours on Saturdays, and Sundays.
FOUR INDIAN HILL HS STUDENTS NAMED COMMENDED STUDENTS
In addition to the six Indian Hill High School students
named as Semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit
Scholarship Program, four students have been named as
Commended Students.
Congratulations to Nikhil
Lingireddy, Alex Skidmore, Katherine Arnold, and CJ
Chin.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 11
INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE A HUGE SUCCESS
Over 100 eighth grade students and their families, from
Indian Hill Middle School and private schools, came out
on a wet & chilly evening October 9 to get a feel for what
Indian Hill High School is all about. Tours were provided
by current High School students who showed off the
quality of academics, the variety of sports and activities,
and the overall school spirit.
Molly Poling of Indian Hill, whose daughter Maggie will
be entering high school next year, felt the program was a
great introduction to see what Indian Hill High School had
to offer: “We really liked the way the tours were set up,
and that they actually had students in the classroom so the
kids could see what a class was like,” she says. “Learning
about the academics and all the activities was a great
experience – it was really helpful.”
Cindy Neumann of Blue Ash and her eighth grade son
Chris also attended, and agreed the evening was
valuable. She says, “The Open House provided a
wonderful opportunity for eighth graders to have a
preview of what’s next for them. Even though his brother
has taken marketing, Chris learned more about the
marketing classes during the tour. He talked about it when
we got home, and really has a lot of interest now.”
Indian Hill High School and Middle School host the Open
House every fall. They also host Shadow Days for eighth
graders to come spend a day at the High School. They are
paired with a student who has like interests, to give them a
first-hand feel for what it is like to attend Indian Hill High
School. For more information and to sign up for a Shadow
Day, visit the Indian Hill High School website.
INDIAN HILL RELEASES 2014 QUALITY PROFILE
On September 15, more than 60 school
districts throughout Ohio, including the
Indian Hill School District, released a
comprehensive,
community-oriented
companion to the State’s School District
Report Card. Called a “Quality Profile,”
the report includes additional accountability measures that
better define a high quality education and are not included
in the state’s report.
The Quality Profile examines the elements of a high
quality public education, as defined by residents of the
community, including results on standardized testing
measures. Its content is divided into six categories:
academics, arts, student leadership and activities, fiscal
stewardship, parent and community involvement, and
student services.
Over the last several years, participating districts have
been surveying residents to determine factors they value
in their child’s education that are not measured on the
state report card. The result is an expanded report that
describes, in detail, the programs and values of their
school system.
This is the second year for the Quality Profile, and the
first year it has been released statewide. The Profile is
supported by the Alliance for High Quality Education, an
education consortium that works to improve educational
opportunities for students and to speak for member
districts on matters of educational policy and funding.
Indian Hill School District’s Quality Profile may be
viewed on their website, www.indianhillschools.org.
BRAVES MARCHING BAND WINS FIRST IN CLASS
The Indian Hill Braves Marching Band won first place and best percussion in the MidStates AA division at the recent
competition hosted by Colerain High School. This year’s Braves Marching Band show is entitled “MYSTery,” with
music by Gary P. Gilroy, Kohei Mizushima & Nate Bourg. The band consists of 28 winds, 13 percussion, and 9 color
guard. Students from grades 7-12 participate, led by new Drum Major, Senior Mitch Hardy. Mitch has been passionate
about music all his life. He plays guitar, trumpet, French horn, mellophone and euphonium in concert band, jazz band
and orchestra.
The Braves Marching Band (BMB) appears at all Indian Hill home football games, and participates in seven
competitions. Their season finale is an appearance in the Bands of America competition in Indianapolis. Mr. Donald
Barker directs the BMB, with assistance from Chris Rotsching, Angela DeMoss and Rick Adams. Many thanks go to all
of the Indian Hill High School Band alumni that helped get this season started.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 12
IHHS SOPHOMORE GRACE CAIL HELPED
BRING RICK GUIDOTTI TO AREA
Grace Cail, a sophomore at Indian Hill High School, was
born with a form of Muscular Dystrophy. But instead of
focusing on her difference, her parents, Kathleen & Jeffrey
Cail, decided to make sure she had a typical life.
So when Kathleen came across the work of Rick Guidotti, a
former fashion photographer who now focuses on the beauty
in everyone, she was excited. The Cails contacted Rick and
traveled to his New York City studio for a fashion shoot.
That began a long & mutually
rewarding relationship where
the Cails and Rick have kept in
touch and worked together. In
fact, Kathleen’s work starting a
local branch of Reelabilities, a
film festival focused on those
with disabilities, brought Rick to Cincinnati recently, where
he promoted the festival, his work, and also spoke at several
local high schools, including Indian Hill.
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
The Indian Hill Public School Foundation is pleased to
welcome four new board members and new officers for the
2014-2015 school year. Comprised of community members,
alumni, parents of students and representatives from school
groups, the sixteen member Board of Directors guides
funding
and
fundraising
opportunities
for
the
Foundation. Begun in 2001, the Foundation builds financial
and other community resources to support enduring
excellence in Indian Hill Public Schools.
Attorney John McClure is the new Chairman of the
Board. Even though John and MJ’s children have graduated,
they know the value of an Indian Hill education and continue
to dedicate themselves to the Indian Hill Braves
community. John’s volunteer leadership experience includes
the Indian Hill Recreation Commission, Indian Hill Boosters
and Cincinnati State and Technical College Foundation.
Other officers include veteran board members Marci
Jacobson Blachman, Vice President and Amy Magenheim,
Secretary. Marci, an attorney by trade, is a 1987 graduate of
Indian Hill High School. She and husband Gary have twins
at Indian Hill High School. Amy Magenheim is a Director at
Deloitte Tax. She and husband Dr. Doug Magenheim have
two children in Indian Hill Schools.
Kevin Kushman, new board member and Treasurer of the
IHPS Foundation, is currently a partner at CleanBridge
Energy Partners, an energy investment and development
company. Kevin has held CEO and CFO roles for various
energy start-ups over the past decade. Kevin holds an MBA
from Xavier University and earned a bachelor’s degree in
economics from Miami University. Both dedicated
volunteers, Kevin and his wife Dr. Susie Kushman have two
children in Indian Hill Schools. Kevin currently serves as
Chairman of the Alumni Advisory Board at Miami
University’s Dolibois European Center, and has been
privileged to coach soccer, baseball and basketball teams for
the Indian Hill Recreation over the past several years.
Cindy Neumann is a well-known, dedicated volunteer for
Indian Hill Schools. In addition to a recent Indian Hill
graduate, Cindy and husband Todd also have a child at Indian
Hill High School and Middle School. Cindy, a CPA, is
currently employed part time as Controller for Linkage, a
company that works with organizations that serve the senior
population. Prior to Linkage she was Controller at Episcopal
Retirement Homes and an Audit Manager at Deloitte. Cindy
has given countless hours of service to the school for the last
eleven years.
Andy Swallow is the President and CEO of the Bethesda
Foundation. The Bethesda Foundation serves as the
philanthropic arm of Bethesda North Hospital, Bethesda
Butler County Hospital, Hospice of Cincinnati, and
Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children. Andy and wife
Chris have three children in Indian Hill Schools, where Chris
has been a tireless leader of many PTO projects. Andy
served 2 terms as an appointed member of the Symmes
Township Finance & Audit committee and actively
volunteers as a youth sports coach for the Indian Hill
Recreation Commission, coaching basketball, baseball, and
soccer.
Janet McMillan joins the Foundation as the PTO
Representative. Education is her passion, with a bachelor’s
degree in elementary education and a masters in Public
Policy of
Education
from
George
Washington
University. Janet and husband Alan have four children in
Indian Hill schools, ranging from fifth to twelfth grade. Janet
is the immediate past president of the Indian Hill PTO, and
currently teaches math and science enrichment at Good
Shepherd Nursery School. Other volunteer activities have
included the Junior League, American Red Cross, United
Way, and Council on Child Abuse here in Cincinnati.
The Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation believes that great
schools define great communities, and great communities
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October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 13
COUNTRY DAY HAS EIGHT NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
Seventeen seniors, 23% of Cincinnati Country Day
School’s Class of 2015, have been recognized by the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their academic
talent.
Eight seniors have been named Commended Students in
the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Marissa Beyette, Apurva Bhattacharjee, Will Cohen,
Kevin Geohegan, Kaitlin Harden, Celia Macrae, Pranav
Madabhushi and Akshay Sonti each will receive a Letter
of Commendation from the school and National Merit
Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program.
Taylor.
In addition, Lindsey Jarrell of Loveland has been named a
semifinalist in the 2015 National Achievement
Scholarship Program for scholastically talented Black
American high school seniors.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation
are being recognized for their exceptional academic
promise. Commended Students placed among the top 5%
of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2015
competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Earlier this month, Country Day announced it has eight
National Merit Semifinalists. They are: Will Abbotsmith,
Mia Fatuzzo, Elizabeth Grace, Isabelle Hudson, Stephen
Liao, Elizabeth Miller, Alexandra Sukin and Hannah
CCDS seniors recognized as Commended Students by the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation are, front from left, Apurva
Bhattacharjee, Pranav Madabhushi, Celia Macrae and Kaitlin Harden.
Back, from left, are Kevin Geohegan, Marissa Beyette, Akshay Sonti
and Will Cohen.
PRE-K II STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT
RECYCLING FROM VILLAGE EMPLOYEES
Cincinnati Country Day’s Pre-K II students have been
learning about recycling since the start of the school
year. Taking trips to the large recycling bins, using tally
marks to count bins on campus and creating art from
recycled materials have been just a few activities.
“The children got really excited when they saw the big
orange recycling truck pick up our school’s massive
quantity of recycling, so we decided it would be fun to talk
with the experts in charge,” said Lee Ann Bertsch, Pre-K
II teacher. “We invited the people who work for Indian
Hill Public Works into the classroom to answer some of
our burning questions about recycling.”
Students interviewed the workers and got to see, firsthand, how the bins are lifted into the trucks. When asked
about the most exciting part of the visit, the unanimous
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value and support great schools. The Foundation’s board of
directors represents a true Indian Hill Braves community
partnership with representatives from the faculty, Board of
answer was, “watching the big orange truck compact the
recycling!”
Pre-K II students at Cincinnati Country Day School learned about
recycling from the experts at Indian Hill Public Works. They talked to
students about recycling and brought a recycling truck to show them
how it’s compacted. From left are Scott McElwee and Mike Rider,
service workers; David Yeager, Public Works Collections Foreman,
and Brian Counts, service worker. The Pre-K II teachers are Suzy
Smyth, left, and Lee Ann Bertsch.
Education, parents, alumni, school support groups, and the
Superintendent of Schools. For more information, please
visit www.ihpsf.org.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 14
PASSENGER PIGEON DOCUMENTARY
For years, Cincinnati Country Day seventh graders have
learned about Martha, a passenger pigeon, in Dan Wood’s
science classes. Now, Wood and nine students have a few
seconds of fame in a new documentary about the
extinction of Martha’s species.
“From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to
Extinction” was created to illustrate the passenger
pigeon’s history and impact. It aired on public television
stations nationwide. The documentary was shown on CET
in Cincinnati on Sept. 1.
For centuries, the passenger pigeon was the most abundant
bird in North America and possibly the world. It was
hunted to extinction in a matter of decades. The film
explores the bird’s unlikely extinction and its relevance to
conservation issues today, including the depletion of the
shark species.
Cincinnati plays a role in the story because Martha, the
last known passenger pigeon, died at the Cincinnati Zoo
on Sept.1, 1914. The zoo observed the 100th anniversary
of her death.
“The filmmakers thought this was an incredible ‘teachable
moment’ because Martha’s death changed the way we
thought about conservation,” Wood said. “This can be
another reminder, another teachable moment that what we
do really does have an impact on the living things around
us. It’s an opportunity for us to pause and reflect and make
some better choices.”
A group of current ninth graders visited the zoo last
October to recreate part of the annual seventh-grade trip to
the zoo that involves Martha. “It was a fun morning at the
zoo and great to be a part of the documentary-making
experience,” Wood said.
He teaches his students about Martha (named after Martha
Washington) before the zoo field trip. Wood shares a
Natural History magazine article about John James
Audubon, including a page about Martha. Audubon
described in his journal his encounter with a flock of
passenger pigeons while he was en route to Louisville.
“It was a flock that took three days to pass overhead,”
Wood said. “It seemed to block out the sun. Pigeon
droppings fell like snow. He estimated their numbers in
the billions. He made a comment that it would seem
impossible that this many birds would ever go extinct.
That was around 1813, and Martha died Sept. 1, 1914, so
in about 100 years, that species went extinct. It had a lot to
do with human activity. Part of it was incredible hunting
pressure.”
Wood discovered the filmmakers were seeking
crowdfunding to produce the film and requested that
proceeds from a Middle School dance in spring 2013 be
donated to the cause. In return, the school would get a
copy of naturalist Joel Greenberg’s new book about
passenger pigeons and the documentary to help support the
curriculum. Middle School Head Theresa Hirschauer
agreed.
After Wood sent the donation, film producer David
Mrazek contacted him and asked him why the school was
interested in donating. Wood explained that he uses
Martha in his curriculum, and during the annual zoo field
trip, each group stops by a statue of Martha for a photo.
“It’s part of every seventh-grader’s experience,” Wood
said. “He thought it would be great if we tried to recreate
the seventh-grade trip in some way.”
In October 2013, the filmmakers came to a Middle School
assembly to talk about passenger pigeons, conservation
and what it’s like to make a documentary.
The next day, a group of students, then eighth-graders who
had already experienced the field trip the previous spring,
met at the zoo for filming. They were: Bryant Aquino,
Clarissa Conner, Grace Gilbreath, Ruth Kramer, Moya Ly,
Thomas Mactaggart, Josie Rutherford, Jordann Sadler and
Kaity Travis.
“From Billions to None,” is the American Conservation
Film Festival Broadcast Award Winner for 2014.
Cincinnati Country Day students re-enacted their seventhgrade field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo for a documentary
about the extinction of passenger pigeons. Martha, the last
passenger pigeon in captivity, died Sept. 1, 1914 at the
zoo, spelling the
end
of
that
species.
(Photo
provided by Dan
Wood)
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 15
CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY CELEBRATES HOMECOMING
INDUCTS FOUR INTO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Cincinnati Country Day School celebrated Homecoming
and Reunion Weekend on Sept. 19-20. The celebration
included a traditional FallFest carnival, “The Magic of
Country Day,” for students, an alumni reception and
football game on Friday.
On Saturday morning, the school dedicated the Fred
Carey’80 memorial plaque and rock on the Montessori
playground. Carey, a CCDS Upper School English teacher
from Milford, died Feb. 21 when the bicycle he was riding
was hit by a car.
An iconic part of the Montessori program is a very large
rock that students have played on for more than 50 years.
The rock was engraved with the words fredROCK and a
memorial plaque was placed adjacent to it
commemorating the memory of Carey, who began his
Country Day education in the Montessori preschool.
Alumnus and induct four former players and coaches into
the Athletic Hall of Fame.
They are: Distinguished Alumnus Kyle Brooks ’ 81 of
Hyde Park and inductees Will Callard ’90 of Chicago,
Brittany Woods Patterson ’04 of Deer Park, Coach
Marshall Adams of Milford, and Coach Howard
Brownstein of Union Township.
During Homecoming weekend, seven classes held
reunions: 1959, 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, and 1999.
Reunions for the classes of 2004 and 2009 will be held
over Thanksgiving weekend.
“Fred was inseparable from Country Day, so I’m honored
to dedicate fredROCK to commemorate the indelible mark
he left behind. fredROCK – the perfect tribute to a man
who was a rock for so many,” Head of School Robert
Macrae told the crowd.
Following the dedication, the Athletic Hall of Fame
Luncheon was held to recognize this year’s Distinguished
The 2015 CountryDate Raffle kicked off on Cincinnati Country Day’s Homecoming Week when the keys to a new 2015
Honda Fit, the grand prize in the raffle, were turned over to Head of School Robert Macrae by Marianne and Matt
Castrucci of Indian Hill. The 2015 Honda Fit was donated by the Castruccis and Matt Castrucci’s Auto Mall of Dayton.
Raffle tickets can be purchased by going to www.countryday.net/go/raffle. Country Date is March 7 at Kenwood
Country Club.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 16
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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. For residents with multiple accounts, payments can be made
with one user ID. 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 or go to ihill.org/billpay.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 18
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...THEN AND NOW
From the Indian Hill Historical Society
Buckingham Lodge-1861
Mary Taylor Adams, Civil War Nurse
Mary Taylor Adams was raised in Wilmington, Ohio. Her family traced its roots to Ruben Taylor, who fought in the
Revolutionary War at the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill under Col. Rufus Putnam. Her father, Justus Taylor, was well
educated and held a prominent position in Clinton County. She was the second of nine children, and was known to have a
retiring nature. After marrying David L. Adams, she moved to Cincinnati, where their daughter Cora was born. When her
husband enlisted in the Union Army she sought to aid the cause.
The Army organized women to serve in hospitals; it chose Dorothea Dix as Superintendent of Army Nurses, as she
was famous for her work improving mental hospitals. Mary applied to be a nurse and was accepted. She left her daughter at
her father’s home in Wilmington while she went to work at Camp Dennison.
The standards for enlisting as an Army nurse were rigorous. Women had to be healthy and “plain almost
to repulsion in dress, and devoid of personal attractions”. They were not allowed to wear colored dresses,
hoops, curls, jewelry, or have flowers in their bonnets, though they had to be neat in appearance. When on
duty, they were not allowed to go to any place of amusement in the evening, and they had to be in their
rooms by 9:00 at night. They were not to be accompanied by a patient or officer, except on business.
They were required to spend part of their daily pay for the welfare of their patients. The pay was 40 cents
a day, plus a meal, which averaged out to $12 monthly; but with each nurse it varied due to the amount
she donated to her patients.
When Mary Adams reported for active duty at Camp Dennison, there were no hospital facilities – only a banked
barn which had previously been used to stable animals. She cleared the barn with a spade, and shoveled straw on the ground.
She laid blankets on the earth to prepare to receive the first wounded Union soldiers. Those patients had already been to a
field hospital near the
battleground before being transported back to Ohio. Many arrived with amputated limbs and
mutilated bodies. A constant worry was camp infections – diarrhea, dysentery, and other unspecific ailments. Though Mary
had no formal nursing training, she was devoted and hard working. Dutifully, she read and wrote letters for her patients. She
kept the ward tidy and the soldiers clean. She supplied additional food other than the rations provided. She acted with
compassion in her nursing skills.
As the war went on, other relief agencies such as the Western Sanitary Commission provided nurses and other
supplies. Catholic nuns helped: the Sisters of Charity aided the patients at Dennison General Hospital. Other relief
associations provided supplies – cots, bed ticks, quilts, sheets, clothing, bandages, and towels. Other articles (quilts,
blankets, eggs, sauerkraut, cider, chickens, and writing materials) were sent to the troops. Local aid societies were
encouraged to send “a box a month” for the
soldiers. Mary Adams took the train from Camp Dennison to Wilmington on
a regular basis to collect and bring back donated relief supplies. There she visited with her daughter, and she occasionally
took Cora to Camp Dennison. Mary’s direct involvement in the Union cause helped further the belief that women could
effectively function in trying circumstances. In 1892, Mary was granted $12 per month from the Bureau of Pensions for her
wartime contributions.
With skill and benevolence, Mary Taylor Adams served the Grand Army of the Republic. She nourished soldiers,
aided the wounded, and labored under difficult conditions. Her noble actions were recognized by the Women’s Relief Corps
of Wilmington, Ohio, which long ago placed a bronze marker at her grave in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Mary Taylor Adams’ rocking chair can be seen at the Waldschmidt House in Camp Dennison.
October 29, 2014—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 19
INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The History of Cincinnati’s Railroads
On a beautiul
October 19th Sunday
afternoon, the Little
Red Schoolhouse was
transformed into an old
railroad depot, with
antique trains on each
table and a magnificent
grass tunnel with a toy
train chugging along inside
of it setting the stage on the
buffet table. The capacity
crowd learned about the
history of railroads in this
area from local railroad
historian Gary Rolih. The
power point took guests
back in time when railroads
John Hunt Morgan Trail
Sunday, November 16, 2014
4:30 p.m. at the Little Red Schoolhouse
were a key mode of
transportation and
passengers dressed in their
finest to venture from
Indian Hill to Terrace Park,
Mariemont and Norwood.
Attendees enjoyed seeing
what the area looked like
back in the day and the
Speaker Gary Rolih with chairperson
trains
of an earlier era. After
Rosemary Welsh
a wonderful history lesson,
guests enjoyed a delicious meal of ham, sweet potato
casserole and green beans, finished off perfectly with a
pumpkin cake dessert. It was a delightful way to spend a Fall
afternoon. The committee comprised of Rosemary Welsh,
Terry Quin, Ed Jacobs, Mary Krombholz, Peg Gillepsie and
Lois Rust hosted a great event.
This historic trail marks the farthest north a
Confederate force penetrated during the Civil
War. It passes through 18 counties as it traces
the path of Confederate General John Hunt
Morgan during his Great Raid of 1863. The
invasion was part of his plan to divert Union
troops north of the Ohio River. Learn from
historian David Mowery about the trail in Indian
Hill and the entire 557 mile swath Morgan’s
Raiders cut.
Contact: 891-1873 or [email protected]
Village Christmas Party
Sunday, December 7
3:00-5:00 pm
Little Red Schoolhouse
8100 Given Road
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the
fun family entertainment,
nog, grog and homemade cookies!
Reenie and David Taylor
Ellen Hill and Bruce Hill
Activities for all ages and
of course
SANTA!!
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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
The Village of Indian Hill Veterans Committee is planning a Veterans Day observance
on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the
Veterans Memorial located at the corner of Shawnee Run Road and Drake Road. The
committee members invite veterans and residents to join them in honoring and
remembering the service and sacrifices our veterans have made throughout history to
preserve and protect our country. The program will begin with patriotic music at 10:45
a.m. followed by military tributes. An honorary wreath will be placed at the memorial
by the Indian Hill Rangers and Boy Scouts. Please plan on attending this uplifting
celebration.