August 31, 2016 - The Village of Indian Hill
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August 31, 2016 - 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 August 31, 2016 COUNCIL ACTIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2016 Reviewed Council Committee Reports for Finance, Law, Building and Grounds, Public Works, Water Works and Deregulation, Public Safety and Planning Commission Passed a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a compensation agreement with Frost Brown Todd LLC for legal services related to the position of City Solicitor for a two year term COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE September 9, 2016 Number #7 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Indian Hill Planning Commission will consider a special exception request by Cincinnati Bell for two existing 70’ tall wireless telecommunications poles located at 5535A and 4662A Miami Road. The special exception request is to install new wireless equipment and antenna on two former Cincinnati Bell Telephone micro-cell poles for wireless communication services by Verizon Wireless. The hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Village Administration Building, 6525 Drake Road, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday October 18, 2016. INDIAN HILL PLANNING COMMISSION By: Dina C. Minneci, Secretary $139,000 In Unclaimed IH School District Property Tax Refunds Will Soon Be Forfeited The headline above and statements below are those of the Committee for Responsible School Spending. August 31, 2016—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 Kathleen Kisner, 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 Randall Davidson, 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 Jim Newby, Minister SUNDAY: Adult Discussion 10:00 a.m. Meeting for Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:00 a.m. 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 Daniel Feigelson George M. Gibson Don Siekmann Michael Sewell Paul C. Riordan OFFICIAL DIRECTORY VILLAGE COUNCIL 6525 Drake Road Daniel J. Feigelson, Mayor John B. Armstrong Molly R. Barber Melissa S. Cowan Mark D. Kuenning Donald C. McGraw 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 Mrs. Wendy McAdams, Chairperson Mrs. Helen Black Mr. David Burleigh Mr. Randy Cooper Mr. Jeffrey Graham Mrs. Pat Hinkley Mr. Scott Holzapfel Mrs. Campbell Jolly Mrs. Cynthia King Mrs. Trish Krehbiel Mrs. Jenny Magro Mrs. Ellen 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 Kim Martin Lewis, President Eddie Hooker, Vice President Nancy Aichholz, Lyle Fiore and Elizabeth Johnston Dr. Mark T. Miles, Supt. Julie J. Toth, Clerk-Treas. Indian Hill High School Indian Hill Middle School Indian Hill Elementary School Indian Hill Primary School 272-4500 272-4522 272-4550 272-4642 272-4703 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 August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS July 19, 2016 Conditionally Approved – A special exception r equest by the Cincinnati Country Day School at 6905 Given Road was conditionally approved under the continuing jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. The approval was for the construction of the Leonard Athletic Center (LAC) Phase 2 improvements and the final documentation for the CCDS north campus site improvements. August 16, 2016 Conditionally Approved – A special exception request by the Turner Farm, Inc. at 7400 Given Road was conditionally approved. The approval is to utilize the entire 200 plus acre Tuner Farm property and designated buildings for places of “Public Assembly”, allowing participants to engage in programs and activities in furtherance of the mission of Turner Farm. Approved – A variance request by John and Mary Chadwick at 7705 Indian Hill Road was approved by the Planning Commission. The variance request was for the conversion of the existing carport into a completely enclosed garage on a non-conforming home located on a non-conforming lot. INDIAN HILL RANGERS ANNOUNCE PROMOTIONS The Indian Hill Rangers are proud to announce the promotions of Lieutenant Steve Makin to Captain of Investigations and Ranger Frank Cogliano to Patrol Lieutenant. Captain Steve Makin began his career with the Rangers on January 21, 1995 after serving with the City of Covington and Cincinnati Police Departments. Steve has served as a patrolman, detective and patrol lieutenant prior to his current position. He has also been in charge of other duties with the Rangers including self-defense, active shooter/ school response plan, dignitary protection, planning for special events and served as president of the Indian Hill Rangers Benefit Fund. Steve was also a member of the SWAT Team and a K-9 officer for Cincinnati P.D. Captain Makin is a graduate of Roger Bacon High School, Police Executive Leadership College, and the prestigious Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville. Lieutenant Frank Cogliano began his career with the Rangers on August 2, 1999 after serving with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. Frank has served as a patrolman with the Rangers and has held several positions within the Rangers such as, accreditation manager, property room and inventory officer, and treasure of the Indian Hill Rangers Benefit Fund. Frank is a graduate of McNichols High School, the University of Cincinnati, and most recently he graduated from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. EXTENDING A WARM VILLAGE WELCOME TO KATHY WADE-DORMAN—NEW CITY ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER Ms. Kathy Wade-Dorman has replaced Mr. George Kipp, who served the Village for 12 years as the Village Project Manager from 2004 –2016. Ms. Wade-Dorman began work on June 30, 2016. Graduating from Ohio University with a degree in civil engineering, Ms. WadeDorman is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and is a Ohio certified Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator. She has twenty-three years of public sector experience. She worked her way up the ranks at the City of Mason over seventeen years and became the Assistant Public Utilities Director. Prior to hiring on at Mason, she worked as a traffic engineer with the Montgomery County Engineer’s Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation in Technical Services. Her public sector experience includes overall project management (from concept to completion), engineering design, grant applications, all forms of infrastructure improvements, capital planning, inspections, storm water management, and budgeting. She is on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Stormwater Association and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Ohio Water Environment Association. Ms. Wade-Dorman lives in West Chester Township with her husband, Tim, and two children. The Village of Indian Hill would like to extend a warm welcome to Ms. WadeDorman. We are confident her highly qualified skills and talents will embrace the Village of Indian Hill’s mission and continue the strong foundation that has served the residents well for so many years. August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 4 VILLAGE RECEIVES AUDITOR OF STATE AWARD The Ohio Auditor of State recently completed the 2015 financial audit and the Village has received the “Auditor of State Award.” This award is presented to the Village for having “exemplary financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).” The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report: The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally (Continued on page 5) August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 5 RANGER CHAT 2016-2017 School Year With the new school year in full swing, the Ranger’s would like to remind everyone of some very important items with regards to school traffic. Within a school zone, you can expect traffic into, out of and around our schools, to become congested with vehicular traffic. As responsible drivers, we all share the responsibility in the safe operation of our vehicles. Remember that the speed limit in a school zone, during regulated times is 20 MPH. This is not a suggestion, but the law. If you are in a school zone and you know there is a Ranger present to direct traffic, please use extreme caution. Use your turn signal and obey the speed limit. Using your tur n signal helps move tr affic along in a safe and efficient manner. To save yourself time, if you normally drive through a school zone, consider an alternate route to avoid any traffic congestion. Be sure to pay special attention to stopped school buses. The law requires that any traffic approaching a stopped bus, with caution lights activated, to stop not closer than 10 feet from the bus. This distance allows for any crossing children and the bus driver, to see that traffic has stopped, in order for a child to cross the road safely. Unused Prescriptions and Medications Just a reminder, the Rangers are able to accept expired or unused prescriptions or medications. A drop-box is available in the lobby of the Ranger Station for anyone to drop off prescriptions and medications that are no longer used. This method of disposal is safer than flushing or throwing in the trash. Syringes and liquid prescriptions cannot be disposed of in this box! Political Signs As we enter the political sign season, we just want to take a moment to remind everyone about the regulations regarding the placement of political signs on property and in the Village in general. 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 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. Signs found to be in violation or in public right of way, are subject to removal by Village personnel. (Continued from page 4) Accepted Accounting Principles); The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, single audit findings or questioned costs; The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to: ethics referrals, questionable costs less than $10,000, lack of timely report submission, reconciliation processes, failures to obtain timely single audits, findings for recovery less than $100, public meetings or public records processes and other financial transactions and procedures. The Village would like to thank Mr. Paul Riordan, Comptroller, Mr. Scott Gully, Finance Director/Tax Commissioner, and all other staff for their commitment to financial accuracy, transparency and efficiency. Their hard work and attention to detail has placed the Village in a highly respected category when it comes to governmental effectiveness. August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 6 JULY 4TH APPRECIATION The Village’s annual July 4th festivities were, once again, enjoyed by all as the day included the one mile run, parade, festival and fireworks. Even a little rain could not stop the good time had by all those who attended. Festival attendees enjoyed more great rounds of scrumptious pie-eating contests, a bike decorating contest, and a dog costume contest. Attendees also enjoyed free ice cream graciously donated by the Lindner family and United Dairy Farmers as well as fruit and drinks supplied by Kroger. In addition, this year’s Grand Marshal, the Indian Hill Rangers, were the center of attention as they were honored for receiving the Hamilton County Police Association’s Clarence “Cid” Caesar Investigation Award as well as all they have done and continue to do to protect, serve and go beyond the call of duty for the Village residents. As always, the Most Wanted band provided an entertaining and energetic variety of musical favorites. The day was led by Jack Alley, Barbara Sharp and Leigh Anne Meuer who were the brains and organizers behind, and in front of, the scenes. The Village appreciates all their dedicated time, resources and efforts to ensure a funfilled, family event. In addition, the Village would like to thank Tom Powers and Dan Robinett for organizing a great Fun Run, the Indian Hill cheerleaders’ face-painting skills, and the numerous Village staff who did everything in their power to ensure the day was an ultimate success, despite the heavy downpours! In addition, the Village wishes to thank Moira Grainger for sharing the following photos (below and on page 7) of the fun that was had by all at the parade and Stephan Field: August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 7 REPLACEMENT SHRUBS AFTER REMOVING AMUR HONEYSUCKLE The Indian Hill High School Water Quality Report was presented to The Green Areas Advisory Committee on May 4, 2016. The students noticed an increase in erosion along Village tributaries, a direct result of the elimination of honeysuckle. Residents have been making a concerted effort to eliminate honeysuckle, a non-native invasive shrub, from their yards. But, it is equally important to replace honeysuckle with a native noninvasive shrub to prevent soil run-off into the streams. Below is a list of shrubs that are native to the Cincinnati area. Amelanchier arborea - Common serviceberry (for drier areas) Amelanchier laevis - Allegheny serviceberry Asimina triloba – Pawpaw (small to medium size tree) Cornus alternifolia - Alternate-leaf dogwood Cornus drummondii – Roughleaf dogwood (drought resistant) Corylus americana - American hazelnut, American filbert Crataegus crus-galli – Cockspur hawthorn, Crusader/ Inermis hawthorn Hamamelis virginiana – Witch hazel Lindera benzoin – Spicebush (likes moist areas) Photinia melanocarpa (syn. Aronia melanocarpa) Black chokeberry Physocarpus opulifolius – Common ninebark Rhus aromatica, R. aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ – Fragrant sumac (drought resistant) Rhus copallinum – Winged or Shining sumac Viburnum dentatum – Southern arrowwood Viburnum prunifolium - Blackhaw viburnum (drought resistant) Viburnum rufidulum – Rusty blackhaw viburnum Not only will these plantings help prevent erosion, native shrubs provide healthful berries for birds at the appropriate time of year. These berries contain lipids, or fats, that help fatten and energize birds for migration. Honeysuckle berries, on the other hand, “feed” birds but are akin to a bowl of sugar and are not nutritious. Erosion along our Village waterways is impacting the water quality in the streams. This results in higher bacteria levels and warnings to not enter the water. Planting the appropriate shrubbery will help prevent soil run-off. (It was also noted that this does not affect the Village drinking water.) Source: Greater Cincinnati Chapter Wild Ones August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 8 August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 9 INDIAN HILL GARDEN CLUB ANNOUNCES COUNTRY MARKET ON SEPTEMBER 17 Indian Hill Garden Club’s Country Market will take place on Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. at Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243. This family friendly event showcases homemade provisions, baked goods, local produce, heirloom flowers and bulbs, and specialty items from local vendors in addition to other activities. A picnic lunch will be available. In addition, the market will offer many nature related craft activities for both young and old. Since 1923, the club has organized a Country Market that supports various philanthropies for the Village of Indian Hill and the Cincinnati area. This year, a portion of the proceeds will go toward the continued development of the Radio Range Park on Indian Hill Road. The Indian Hill Garden Club and the village’s Public Works Department have teamed up to transform Radio Range Park into a bee and butterfly friendly haven of prairie grasses and wildflowers. The Garden Club continues to support garden related nonprofit organizations such as Rowe Arboretum, Cincinnati Nature Center, and the Civic Garden Center. The organization has given educational grants to St. Gertrude’s School, Cincinnati Country Day School, Turner Farm, East End Community Garden and the Rothenberg School Rooftop Garden. Sixty members of the Indian Hill Garden Club work together to make this annual fund-raiser a success. MAGNIFIED GIVING GRANTS PROVIDE A RECORD $103,358 IN FUNDING TO LOCAL CHARITIES Funding Will Benefit 82 Non-profits in the Region Across Multiple Areas of Focus Magnified Giving, whose mission is to educate, inspire and engage students in life-long philanthropy, announced today that it concluded its 2016 Student Philanthropy program by providing grants totaling $103,358 to benefit 82 local charities, some of which received multiple grants. The 2016 program included sixty-one (61) middle and high schools in the region, involving more than 3,000 students in the process of evaluating non-profits and making informed choices to award funding. Magnified Giving’s program allows participating students to see the needs of local non-profits, and to use funds provided by Magnified Giving to provide grants to the charities that they assess and select. Students at more than sixty regional high schools implemented this program throughout the school year. During the months of April and May, the students concluded the process, as they presented their chosen charities with the granted funds. This proven methodology educates students in the process of philanthropy, expands their knowledge of charities, and engages them personally in making a lasting impact in the local community. The goal is to transform students to become life-long philanthropists. Magnified Giving would like to acknowledge the corporate sponsors who contributed to the Award Ceremonies, including United Dairy Farmers (which provided ice cream for each event), as well as Cincinnati Bell, Duke Energy, and General Cable. “These sponsors, and all our donors, make our programs possible,” stated Collison. “We’re deeply grateful to them for their commitment to our great mission.” The program had a significant impact on local nonprofit agencies, such as Our Daily Bread, which received a total of $4,500 from three separate participating schools, including Madeira Middle School, Taft IT and LaSalle High School. “Thank you so much to each student who believe our mission was worthwhile and important to our community,” stated Julia Sharp, Director of Development at Our Daily Bread. Local schools reported that Magnified Giving’s program was a great success for their participating staff and students. More than 3,000 high-school and middle-school age students participated in Magnified Giving’s 2016 Student Philanthropy program, among the many were Indian Hill, Madeira and Cincinnati Country Day. Donor gifts are needed to support this life-changing mission, and to maximize the benefit of the matching gift opportunity. Those interested in supporting Magnified Giving, sponsoring a school program or providing any resources for operational support are asked to contact Kelly Collison at 513-733-9727 or [email protected]. Donations can be made online at www.magnifiedgiving.org. August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 10 THE INDIAN HILL HALL OF FAME NEEDS YOU!! The Indian Hill Hall of Fame committee is now accepting nominations for the IHHOF Induction class of 2017. The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2016. We need your community support, and your nominations to help make the IHHOF a success! New HOF inductees will be announced to the public on December 1, 2016; our IHHOF Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday January 27, 2017 during the Indian Hill Homecoming Boys’ basketball game. Anyone may make a nomination by completing a nomination form, available at the IHHS Athletic Department office or online at www.ihbraves.org. Just click "BOOSTERS" on the top right of the web page, and then on the left, click “VIEW OUR HISTORY” under Athletic Hall of Fame, and finally, next to “DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION GUIDELINES, click on the blue hyperlink “clicking here” to find the form. If you have any [email protected] questions, please email The purpose of the Indian Hill School District Athletic Hall of Fame is to record, preserve and promote the accomplishments and achievements of Indian Hill athletes, coaches, administrators, and boosters. We look to recognize those individuals/teams that have brought prominence to Indian Hill Schools in hopes to inspire and empower new generations to achieve at their highest level and to recognize superior achievers for their accomplishments. WHAT ARE THE INDIAN HILL BOOSTERS? The Indian Hill Boosters Association is parent-lead and one of the only groups of its kind in this area that supports athletics and fine arts as well as other extracurricular activities in all our Indian Hill Schools. Here is a list of what our IH Boosters did during the 20152016 School Year: Picnic Tables at the Booster Pavilion iPad and Router for Football Film Study 2/3 Purchase of Cross Country Tent (Parent Contributed 1/3) New Sports Banners in Gym New Scorers Table in Gym Misc. Sports Awards and Plaques across all Sports Hotels and Meals for Swim Champions New Marching Band Metronome 2 Pair of Orchestra Cymbals IHTN Studio Remodel Contribution Provide 10 Seniors with a Scholarship to Attend the Annual Senior Trip Provided Competitive Cheer Team with Tumble Mats Generous Supporter of After Prom and Music Fest Financially Assisted DECA, Latin Club, and Robotics Club to attend Competitions Provided Primary School with New Student Shirts Sponsored the Hall of Fame Ceremony and Senior Athletic Awards Provided Homecoming with Fireworks, DJ, Movie, and Spirit Panels Both Soccer and Football Booster Bash were provided Entertainment and Pizza Theatre Program with a Snow Machine, Fogger and Subwoofers New website www.ihboosters.com Stock and Support the Bravesline Shop And Last but not Least – The Delivery of our Feathered Spirit Cheerleader, Tom The Hawk! August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 11 IHPSF ANNOUNCE FIRST IH DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS Nominations are now being accepted for the inaugural Indian Hill High School Distinguished Alumni Awards to be awarded by the Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation in April of 2017. The IHPSF is proud to announce that there will be three alumni awards for consideration: IH Distinguished Alumni, IH Young Brave Award, and the IH Service Award. Nominations are due November 1, 2016 with the honorees being announced by February 1, 2017 and celebrated at a Foundation event in April 2017. states Marci Blachman, current IHPSF Board President. The awards are established to recognize IHHS alumni who have made significant contributions to their profession and/or community or have shown exemplary support of the IH District and are a source of pride for all Braves alumni. Award recipients should be an inspiration to current and future alumni and exemplify what it means to ‘be a Brave” in the years beyond school. Anyone may make a nomination to the IHDAA Committee by completing the IHDAA nomination form which is available online at www.ihpsf.org or at the IH Foundation office, located in the Middle School East wing at 6855 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, but will close on November 1, 2016 for the 2017 award. “"We are so happy to be able to recognize and celebrate the amazing achievements of our Indian Hill Alumni," Indian hill senior, Milan Bhandari, took his love for making computers to new heights. Beginning in eighth grade, Milan decided he was going to make his own computers using better, faster components at a fraction of the cost of name brand computers. After this excellent success, he began assembling computers for his grandfather, also an Indian Hill resident, and owner of Sumit Computer Systems. Clients enjoyed the extra functions and components they could receive at lower or similar costs. Around that time, Milan had also began tutoring the children of refugees from Bhutan who had been sponsored and settled in Cincinnati. He was teaching them math and language skills. He also saw that household items the new settlers could use, anything from beds, mattresses, sofas, kitchenware to clothes were being donated. "It was an eye opening and humbling experience to see this new community struggling to not only make ends meet and educate their children, but also to fit in and retain their culture" says Milan. Computers were also being donated, some of which were usable and others The IH Distinguished Alumnus will be the top honor for outstanding personal accomplishments, honors or recognition in one’s career or on behalf of the community. The IH Young Brave Award will celebrate the outstanding personal achievements in career or on behalf of the community within 20 years of graduation. Finally, the IH Brave Service Award will r ecognize an alumnus who has generously dedicated their time and talent to the service of the IH School District and its mission. Service can include volunteer time as well as resources. which were outdated or nonfunctional. This made him realize the great potential of being able to optimize donated computers and give them back to underprivileged students and underfunded schools in the greater Cincinnati area. This led to the creation of "FixN'Give", a nonprofit company to formally collect donated computers, fix them up and donate them back to the community. Milan's passion for upliftment stems from stories he has heard from his family and his work with the Bhutanese community. The edge of a good education coupled with up to date technology in this fast moving world, can make a huge impact to struggling families. FixN'Give is now in partnership with Crayons to Computers. Crayons to Computers is handing over all the computer related donations to FixN'Give to get to useful functioning condition and hand them over to those who need them. If you have any items you wish to donate, please fill out a form at www.fixngive.com. Monetary donations are also much appreciated for the purchase of necessary computer related parts. Students Aiden Gallagher, Sam Braverman and Karthik Raturi, also seniors at Indian Hill, and Shaan Bedi, senior at Mason High School, have joined FixN'Give in its mission. (Continued on page 12) August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 12 (Continued from page 11) On September 22, 2016, Milan is hosting an Entrepreneurship and Technology symposium at Indian Hill High School. All students, teachers, and parents are welcome to attend this informative symposium showcasing innovative leaders who are the forefront of the startup culture right here in Cincinnati. Speakers will include Mahendra Vora, CEO of Vora Ventures, Bob Coy, president of CincyTech, and Larry Kavanaugh of Navistone to name a few. The invitation is open to anyone in Cincinnati. It's a great opportunity to learn about the great work happening around us, to take a look at potential investment opportunities and to motivate students to think beyond their classroom curriculum to internship opportunities with some great companies here in town. You can sign up to attend the symposium at www.Fixngive.com/symposium. A $5 sign up donation per person is appreciated to help fund the workings of FixN'Give. Each $5 donation will qualify for a raffle ticket! Food will also be served. We encourage you to come share a bite and rub elbows with these very innovative companies and people in the tristate area. INDIAN HILL ON TOP OF THE WORLD This summer, the Lallement family climbed Mt. Katahdin, the highest mountain in the state of Maine at 5,267 feet, at the end of their 600 mile hiking journey on the Appalachian Trail. And what did they carry with them? Nothing less than an Indian Hill Braves banner! Thank you, Lallement family, for representing in the clouds this summer, and sending us this awesome photo! And congrats on quite an impressive hike! August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 13 CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY HOLDS 2016 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Cincinnati Country Day School celebrated the graduates of the Class of 2016 during its 90th Commencement on June 3. The ceremony for the 67 seniors was held at the school’s new Carey Family Amphitheater on the North Lawn. Jonathan B. Hall, president of the Board of Trustees, delivered the graduation address. Head of School Anthony T.T. Jaccaci made welcoming and farewell remarks. Nicholas Sam, president of the senior class, and David Xiaodi Yang, president of the student council, provided senior remarks on behalf of their classmates. Molly Murray Petre, Middle School English teacher, led the invocation. Robert Plummer, Upper School math teacher who is retiring after 42 years, introduced the 11senior “Lifers” who attended Country Day from first through 12th grade. Diplomas were presented by Jaccaci, Hall and Upper School Head Stephanie Luebbers. All members of the Class of 2016 will attend four-year colleges at 50 schools across the country. Students received 347 college acceptances and were awarded $8.4 million in grants and scholarships. Class of 2016 Colleges The University of Arizona Ashland University Bowling Green State University Brown University Bucknell University Case Western Reserve University (2) University of Cincinnati (3) University of Colorado Cornell University Dartmouth College (3) University of Dayton Denison University University of Denver DePauw University Earlham College Elon University The George Washington University Georgetown University Hanover College Harvard University (2) Hillsdale College Indiana University Jacksonville University University of Kentucky Lake Forest College (2) Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marist College Miami University, Oxford (8) Mount St. Joseph University The University of North Carolina Northeastern University Northern Kentucky University University of Notre Dame The Ohio State University (2) Occidental College Ohio University (2) Parsons School of Design Principia College Saint Louis University Savannah College of Art and Design Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Stanford University Tufts University Washington University, St. Louis Wellesley College West Virginia University University of Wisconsin Xavier University (2) August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 14 Photos from graduation and the awards ceremonies: August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 15 CCDS PRESENTS UPPER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS Cincinnati Country Day School presented its Upper and Middle School awards for the 2015-16 school year. Among the award winners are these Indian Hill residents: Country Day Mission Awards Peter Levinson Memorial Award Grace Pettengill ’17 Athletic Letterman Leadership Awards Sean O’Brien ’16 Fine Arts Drama Award Teja Atluri ’16 Departmental Lee S. Pattison History Award Sean O’Brien ’16 Cum Laude Society Trisha Atluri Sean O’Brien Grace Pettengill National Merit National Merit Commended Students Trisha Atluri, Sean O’Brien National Merit Scholarship Finalists Cameron Stewart National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Recipient Cameron Stewart Middle School Awards Eight students received the Richard O. Schwab Middle School Award, the highest award. It recognizes the boy and girl in each grade who exemplify the following qualities: positive attitude, dedication to school work and school activities, leadership, respect for others and kindness to everyone. Richard O. Schwab Middle School Award 7th Grade-Jack Wright Class Scholar Awards Herbert Snyder Award (8th) David Morales, Matthew O’Brien Bobbie Pogue Prize (7th) Sabrina DelBello, Celie Hudson, Michelle Riemann, and Jack Wright Eighth Grade Science Award Matthew O’Brien Gilmore Award Josh Nixon National Spanish Exam David Morales and Mona Sahney National French Contest Nicholas Bulas CCDS STUDENT CO-CHAIRS CINCINNATI FLOWER SHOW TEA Cincinnati Country Day School senior Megan Campbell co-chaired her second and final Cincinnati Flower Show Tea, which was another sold-out success. This year’s theme was an American twist on the old English classic tea. “A Southern Afternoon Tea” was presented by Platinum Sponsor Goldsmith Cardel. Again, it catered to a sell-out crowd of almost 250. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of tea and special treats amidst the breathtaking setting of the Flower Show gardens. As the doors to the tent opened, guests were greeted by the sights, sounds and scents of an elegant, southern garden party — flowering trees and plants, a beautiful trellis and water fountain, handsome benches and upholstered seating. While Megan co-chaired the tea with her mother, Martha Campbell said the ideas and creativity come from her daughter. Megan’s flair for event planning came to light last year when she organized a Country Day School tea to benefit breast cancer research. That gave Megan the passion and purpose to do more and the recognition that resulted in an invitation to do the Flower Show Tea. “Megan Campbell is a true agent of change,” said Deborah Floyd, director of Service Learning at Country Day. “She is equal parts style and substance, using her organizational skills and flair for planning in the service to others.” This fall, Megan is moving on to Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, as a member of the Class of 2020. 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By appointment only 513917-2600 or 513-969-7413 August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 17 Village of Indian Hill 2016 Bulletin Schedule Copy Deadline Mailing Date 1/15/2016 2/12/2016 3/11/2016 4/8/2016 5/6/2016 6/3/2016 8/12/2016 9/9/2016 10/7/2016 11/4/2016 12/2/2016 2/3/2016 3/2/2016 3/30/2016 4/27/2016 5/25/2016 6/29/2016 8/31/2016 9/28/2016 10/26/2016 11/23/2016 12/28/2016 SUBMITTING ARTICLES AND PICTURES 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. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.IHILL.ORG You can find the Indian Hill Bulletin on our website at www.ihill.org. Just click on Bulletin and begin reading! You will find the most recent Bulletin as well as past Bulletins. You will also find information on all our departments, Grand Valley and meeting minutes for Council and Planning Commission. You can find schedules for recycling and trash pickup and fill out forms for Building and Zoning, the Rangers, Public 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. August 31, 2016—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 18 IMAGES ...THEN AND NOW From the Indian Hill Historical Society Buckingham Lodge 1861 The Story of Turner Farm Turner Farm (7400 Given Road) is an iconic working farm in the Village, and its history spans almost two centuries. In 1840, John Symmes purchased one section (640 acres) of land in current day Indian Hill. It was about a square mile along Given Road. When Symmes died in 1865, the property was divided amongst his heirs, one of whom was his daughter, Margaret Katherine Buckingham. She married Richard Turner of Miamiville when she was 16 years old. They moved into the original homestead, raised crops, and added rooms as their family expanded. Of their 6 children only five survived until adulthood – John, Lulu, Viola, Alice and Mary. Lulu married and moved away. John died in 1948. The three sisters continued living on their ancestral property. Viola was a bookkeeper; Alice taught at Washington School (today’s Little Red Schoolhouse); and Mary taught at Jefferson School. In 1966 they sold their property to a neighbor, Mary LeBlond, and moved to a retirement center. Mary LeBlond was an avid horsewoman and the first female Master of Foxhounds of the Camargo Hunt. She permitted the Miami Valley Pony Club to use Turner Farm for its activities. The Indian Hill chapter of this national organization trained youths in equestrian skills. Besides receiving instruction, they had horse shows there and helped rehabilitate the barn and paint and wallpaper the original farmhouse. One room was covered with pages from The Chronicle of the Horse, and others were painted in vivid colors. Pony Club used the farm for about 15 years. In 1993 Bonnie Mitsui (Mary LeBlond Stephenson’s granddaughter) moved back to Cincinnati – to the 60 acre Turner farm, a place she had loved since her childhood. Spurred by an interest in organic agriculture, she restored the farmhouse and became a farmer. She used a trial and error approach and reached out to others for help. She purchased antique farm equipment and draft horses. Bonnie thought it was important that people understand the labor that goes into farming. So she created a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) operation, whereby people pay for a share of produce, but are required to labor each week on the farm. Soon after, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association certified Turner Farm to be organic. Besides the CSA, the farm’s produce was sold at Finley Market, and later at the Madeira Farmers’ Market. In 2002 Bonnie established a conservation easement for Turner Farm, ensuring it would always remain in organic agricultural production. The easement is held by the Land Conservancy of Hamilton County in cooperation with the American Farmland Trust. The farm will never become a residential subdivision. For the 20 years that Bonnie lived at Turner Farm, she taught others the benefits of farming organically. Bonnie Mitsui died in 2013. Turner Farm is now managed by a Board of Trustees, 5 farm managers, and a staff of 10. This year round operation educates and provides healthy local food to the larger Cincinnati community. The Turner Farm website (www.turnerfarm.org) describes many opportunities such as walking tours, field trips, horse drawn wagon rides, landscapes to paint or photograph, summer camps for children, and adult classes on many topics. The CSA program is ongoing, and a Veteran to Farmer Training Program is offered to soldiers. The farm itself is home to many plants and animals, both domestic and wild. There are gardens, fields, hedgerows, meadows, woods, and a pond. The shed has self-serve organic vegetables as well as chicken, eggs, lamb, pork, lard, and organ meats. Organic potting soil and pesticides are also available. Turner Farm is a vibrant place. It fulfills its mission to “promote connections between people of all ages and the land that feeds them in body, mind, and spirit.” The land which has been continually farmed since the 1800s will always be farmed. It is a rural haven, and the legacy of Bonnie Mitsui (pictured at right). August 31, 2016 —Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 19 INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Taft Family Legacy One Room Schoolhouse Experience Sunday, September 18, 2016, 4:30 p.m. The Little Red Schoolhouse 4th Grade Program 2 weeks in January —2017 The Little Red Schoolhouse Local history and experiencing what it was like to attend a one-room school is the theme of this field trip for over 300 local children. Students, teachers, and parents are always enthusiastic about participating in this 1873 school day! The Taft family has significantly influenced the course of political and economic events and the fine arts in Cincinnati for almost 200 years. The Tafts have served the public good through numerous organizations and represented the city of Cincinnati, the state, and the nation at the highest political levels. The Sad, Seamy, Sinister Side of Cincinnati National Historic Landmarks of Hamilton County Sunday, October 16, 2016, 4:30 p.m. The Little Red Schoolhouse Sunday, February 19, 2017, 1 p.m. The Little Red Schoolhouse Serial murderers, grave robbers, epidemics, personal tragedies and even slime are all part of Cincinnati’s history. Come hear stories about some of the city’s most notorious citizens and their nasty deeds. Learn the details about a few of the saddest stories and how two of Cincinnati’s Presidents were victims of ghastly graveyard events. The Wings of World War II Sunday, November 13, 2016, 12 p.m. The Tri-State Warbird Museum, Batavia, OH Join us for a road trip to see the incredible Warbird Museum at the Clermont County Airport. This historic aviation museum provides a unique up close and personal opportunity to explore aviation history, as well as to appreciate the commitment and sacrifice of the American people during World War II. Village Christmas Party Sunday, December 4, 2016, 3:00-5:00 p.m. The Little Red Schoolhouse Bring your family and join your neighbors for a delightful afternoon at the Historical Society’s Annual Village Christmas Party. Make merry with the music, juggler, magician, and of course, SANTA! Eggnog, punch, and homemade cookies top off our annual gift to the Village. Take a virtual tour with us to 14 sites in Hamilton County designated as National Historic Landmarks by the US Department of the Interior. These places have played an important role in shaping America’s history. Cincinnati Legends Mural Series by ArtWorks Sunday, April 23, 2017, 4:30 p.m. The Little Red Schoolhouse One of Artworks’ missions is to turn bare walls into public masterpieces. As of April, 2016, they have created 101 amazing public murals in 36 Cincinnati neighborhoods and 7 nearby cities. A portrait of Annie Oakley is the latest work of art to be painted. Come learn about the process and the passion behind these murals. Spring Musicale Sunday, May 21, 2017, 4:30 p.m. Livingston Lodge Join us for an afternoon in Dixie, featuring one of the area's best Dixieland ensembles. The New Horizons Dixieland Band, a local group specializing in the music from New Orleans, will get your toes tapping! RETURN TO: INDIAN HILL BULLETIN 6525 DRAKE ROAD CINCINNATI, OHIO 45243 Village of Indian Hill Public Meeting Dates All meetings held in Council Chambers September 2016 Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. Sept. 06, 2016 Green Areas Advisory Comm 5:30 p.m. Sept. 07, 2016 Mayor’s Court/Council Mtg 6:00 p.m. Sept. 19, 2016 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Sept. 20, 2016 October 2016 Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. Oct. 03, 2016 Green Areas Advisory Comm 5:30 p.m. Oct. 05, 2016 Mayor’s Court/Council Mtg 6:00 p.m. Oct. 17, 2016 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Oct. 18, 2016 Notification Services Email, text and phone messaging are used by the Village to keep residents up to date on current events and in emergency situations. If you would like to sign up to receive important notices from the Village or to update your contact information with cell phone numbers or email addresses, go to www.ihill.org/notify where you can also learn more about the types of notification available.