OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO
Village Website www.ihill.org
Volume No. LXVI
MAY 31, 2007
COUNCIL ACTIONS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 2007
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ACTIONS
MAY 15, 2007
authorizing the employment of a
Playground Director and an Activities
Supervisor; authorizing the issuance of
certain permits and establishing rates
therefore; and, authorizing the Manager
to enter into a contract with the Camargo
Racquet Club for the provision of summer
tennis lessons.
• Emergency passage of an ordinance
amending Chapter 95 of the Indian Hill
Code of Ordinances by adding park
regulations applicable to the Grand Valley
Preserve.
• Second reading of an ordinance changing
the rates to be charged by the Water Works
Department of the Village of Indian Hill
for water supplied to customers and
amending Section 51.55 RATES of the
Code of Ordinances.
• Granted consolidated approval for
• Emergency passage of an ordinance
the Concept and Preliminary Plans for
Phase 2A of the Twin Fences at Peterloon
Subdivision.
• Granted conditional approval for a
special exception application submitted
by the Indian Hill Swim Club, at 7585
Shawnee Run Road, for the replacement
and construction of the existing swimming
pools and primary building. The Indian
Hill Swim Club operates as an approved
special exception under the “Continuing
Jurisdiction of the Planning Commission”.
The Indian Hill Swim Club will return
to the May 29, 2007 special Planning
Commission meeting, to verify that the
required conditions have been met for final
approval.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL PUBLIC MEETING DATES
JUNE , 20007
Green Areas Advisory Committee
Council
Planning Commission 5:30 p.m. June 6, 2007
7:30 p.m. June 18, 2007
7:30 p.m.June 19, 2007
All public meetings are held
in the Council Chamber of the Village Administration Building, 6525 Drake
Road. Everyone is encouraged to attend these “open meetings”. Committee
meetings are also open to the public. A schedule of these meetings may be
obtained from the City Manager’s office.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE
Indian Hill Council Chambers are not accessible by disabled persons. However,
all meetings scheduled in Council Chambers may be relocated to an accessible
meeting room within 48 hours advance notice filed with the City Manager’s office.
Number 16
• Tabled a variance request by Mr.. &
Mrs. Steve Steinman at 8905 Shawnee Run
Road. The Steinman’s requested variances
to the maximum wall height requirements
and the front yard setback requirements
related to accessory structures.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of June, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., a public
hearing will be held on the Budget
prepared by the Village of Indian Hill
of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the
next succeeding fiscal year ending
December 31, 2008. Such hearing will
be held in the council Chamber of the
Village Administration Building, 6525
Drake Road
The Village of Indian Hill
POINTS OF INTEREST
Pg. 3 Rangers Blood Drive
Pg. 4 Rangers Articles
Pg. 6 Rowe Arboretum Workshop
Pg. 8 Rangers Lost & Found and
Green Areas Beneficial Insects
Pg. 9 Summer Recreation & Tennis
Pgs. 15 & 17 School News
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THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO
CHURCHES
ARMSTRONG CHAPEL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5125 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
561-4220
www.armstrongchapel.org
Greg Stover, Senior Pastor
Nathan Custer, Associate Pastor
Stanley Lawrence, Associate Pastor
Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students
8:20 a.m. Traditional Worship in Old Chap
9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
11:10 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the
Sanctuary
Adult Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45,
9:40 and 11:00
Student Christian Education at 9:40
Children’s Christian Education at
9:40 and 11:00
Nursery care provided at 9:40 and 11:00
Student Ministries on Wed. at 7:00 p.m.
THE INDIAN HILL CHURCH
Episcopal-Presbyterian
6000 Drake Road
Telephone: 561-6805
www.indianhillchurch.org
Patricia L. Merchant, Episcopal Rector
David Hawley, Presbyterian Pastor
Alexis Kent, Youth Director
Ann Pardue, Christian Education Director
Worship Schedule
8:00 a.m.
Episcopal Holy Eucharst
10:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
(Presbyterian and Episcopal services on
alternating Sundays)
Education for Children Childcare
CINCINNATI FRIENDS MEETING
8075 Keller Road
791-0788
www.cincinnatifriends.org
Dan Kasztelan, Pastor
Michael Clement, Interim Team Pastor
SUNDAY:
Meeting for Worship
11:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
(Carry-in lunch every first Sunday of the
month; business meeting every second Sunday)
Nursery and childcare provided
SONRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Office: 203 Mill Street Milford, OH 45150
576-6000
Church Services Located at
Mariemont High School
3812 Pocahontas Avenue
Mariemont, Ohio
Jeff Aringgon, Pastor
Schedule of Sunday Services
10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship and
Children’s Program
Childcare Provided For all Services
HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati Country Day
High School Theater
272-5800
Office: 7800 Laurel Avenue, Madeira
Chad Hovind, Teaching Pastor
Schedule of Sunday Service
9:15 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m
Horizon Classic Service - Separate programs
specifically designed for newborn
through high school seniors
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
VILLAGE COUNCIL
6525 Drake Road
Thomas C. Rink, Mayor
Eppa Rixey IV, Vice Mayor
Joseph Beech, III
W. Roger Fry
Susan K. Holzapfel
David T. Ottenjohn
Mark E. Tullis
VILLAGE STAFF
Michael W. Burns, City Manager
561-6500
David M. Couch, Assistant City Manager
Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt.
Donald L. Crain, Solicitor
Connie Eberhart, Tax Comm.
Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police
Police – 561-7000
John Davis, Supt. Water Works 561-6679
Rick Robinson, Supt. Public Works Dept.
831-3712
Will McQueen Manager/Park Ranger
of Grand Valley Preserve 979-6221
Steve Ashbrock, Fire Chief
561-7926 – Business
911 – Fire Call
Tim Ingram, Health Commissioner
PLANNING COMMISSION
Paul F. Madden, Chairperson
Jane Koppenhoefer
David T. Ottenjohn
Charles E. Reynolds
Richard C. Wiggers
GREEN AREAS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Lindsay McLean, Chairperson
T. J. Ackermann
Mrs. Robin Armstrong
Mr. William H. Chatfield
Mrs. Missy Cowan
Mr. Noah Fleischmann
Mr. Frank Hamilton
Mrs. Carolyn Jones
Mrs. Beth Karp
Ms. Pam Middendorff
Ms. Natalie Nesbitt
Mr. Eppa Rixey
Mrs. Lynne Vollmer
Mrs. Diane White
John A. Bentley, Consultant
STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM
4600 Muchmore Road - 561-5151
Christopher P. Daeger
Horticulturist-Green Areas Manager
GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE
Thomas Kanis, Range Supervisor 831-0994
Peter Tsipis, Assistant Supervisor 831-0994
John E. Gross, Jr., Village Representative 561-0696
PERSONNEL ADVISORY &
APPEALS BOARD
Eric Holzapfel
George Glover
Kim Burke, Chairman
MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Edward H. Miller, M.D.
Mrs. Patricia Timperman, R.S.
Thomas J. Clarke, Jr., D.V.M.
INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED
VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
6855 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
Timothy Sharp, President
Barbara A. Hopewell, Vice President
Molly Barber
Ted Jaroszewicz
Elizabeth Johnston
Dr. Jane Knudson, Supt.
272-4500
Julia J. Toth, Clerk-Treas.
272-4522
Indian Hill High School
272-4550
Indian Hill Middle School
272-4642
Indian Hill Elementary
272-4703
Indian Hill Primary School
272-4754
RECREATION COMMISSION
Paul Zinnecker, Chairman
791-8246
Sports Program Information
684-8400
Program Coordinator, Jack Alley
561-6500
www.ihrecsports.com
INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
891-1873
Mrs. Roy N. Gillespie, President
Mrs. Donald C. Harrison, Vice President
Mrs. Andrew C. Hauck, III, Vice President
Mr. Stephen Schultz, Secretary
Mr. Otto Hausknecht, Treasurer
BULLETIN EDITOR
Joyce Holder
All questions concerning copy for
The Bulletin should be directed to the
Village office at 561-6500. or [email protected]
NEXT ISSUE OF BULLETIN
JUNE 29
Please note that all copy for that issue must be
submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2007
ST. GERTRUDE PARISH
Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd.
Church (513) 561-5954
School (513) 561-8020
Religious Education (513) 561-8369
www.stgertrude.org
Fr. Ken Letoile, Pastor
Sister Maria Christi, Principal
Shari Siebert, Director of Religious Education
Mass Schedule:
Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30 AM
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM
12:30 & 6:00 PM
THE INDIAN HILL CLUB
SWIM & TENNIS
Dot Lane off Shawnee Run Rd.
across from St. Gertrude’s www.ihclub.com
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ROSEMARY WELSH TO CHAIR 2007 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Mayor Thomas Rink has named Rosemary Welsh as chair of the Village Nominating Committee for the
November 2007 Council elections. The nominating committee is charged with reviewing prospective candidates
for Village Council and preparing a recommendation to the community. This process of nominating qualified
candidates has been a tradition in the Village since the community incorporated in 1941.
Anyone who is interested in serving on Village Council, or suggesting the name of another resident as a
candidate, should contact Mayor Rink or Mrs. Welsh. In the alternative, interested persons may contact the
Village offices and leave a message for the committee.
The Nominating Committee will review interested candidates during May and June and prepare their
recommendations for inclusion in the June 29, 2007 edition of the Bulletin.
Dogs on Leash
The park management at Grand Valley Preserve is requesting cooperation from all guests of the preserve. It is
mandatory that all dogs be kept on a leash during the bird-nesting season. The preserve not only has numerous
species of waterfowl nesting, but also has Woodcock, Killdeers, and the rare Cricket Frogs that nest on the
shoreline. Guests will be given only one warning. On the second violation, they will be requested to leave the
preserve. The leash restriction will be in effect until July. The restriction will then be examined to ascertain if
a permanent leash requirement is necessary. Updated information will be posted on this site. A major part of
the mission statement at Grand Valley is to protect the wildlife and the environment by maintaining low impact
activities at the preserve. Please help us achieve our goal
RANGERS HOSTING 5th ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
The Indian Hill Rangers in conjunction with Hoxworth Blood Center the will be holding their 5th annual
blood drive on June 9, 2007 from 9AM until 4PM. You may sign up ahead of time by calling the Ranger
Station, 561-7000, and asking for Lt. Mike Dressell. If he is not on duty leave a message on his voice mail
and he will return your call to schedule a time. You may also e-mail Lt. Dressell at [email protected] and
request a time slot. It will be first come - first serve so please register early to get the time most convenient
for you. The Hoxworth bus will be parked on Drake Rd. in the pull off, directly in front of the Ranger Station/
Administration building at 6525 Drake Rd. Please take some time out of your day to participate in this worthy cause.
Thank you in advance,
Lt. Mike Dressell
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Crime Prevention 101…
This month, I would like to focus on the home and personal safety while on vacation.
As we quickly approach the summer months, many of us have planned or are planning a vacation with our families and
friends. It is during this period that many of us get so wrapped up in preparation and the idea of leaving town that we forget
about our home and personal safety.
For the home, many of the topics discussed in previous articles will help protect your personal property. Items such as
proper use of your alarm system, locking all doors and windows and having a trusted friend or relative check on the residence
and collect the mail and news paper, will help you to travel with confidence. In addition, it is always recommended to leave
lights on timers. Today’s timers can be set for multiple times and to vary from day to day. Consider leaving a television
or radio on a timer as well, to contribute to a “lived in look”. Keep things normal around your home. Do not close blinds
or shades, unless that is a normal thing you do. Continue the maintenance of your landscape. Once again, have a friend or
neighbor visit the home for a presence.
Keep the following suggestions in mind when traveling:
1) Limit the amount of cash you carry. Use traveler’s checks if possible.
2) Limit the number of credit cards you take with you. A lost or stolen credit card will lead to long worrisome
trip.
3) Be sure family members are aware of your plans. If driving, leave specific directions and routes you will
travel.
The Rangers strongly recommend filling out an Unoccupied Home Report when going out of town. These forms are
available at the Ranger’s Station or on the Village website, www.ihill.org. On the front page is a “Forms” tab on the main
menu. This will take you to the form. It can be dropped off or faxed (561-9459). In addition, make sure that there is a current
key on file. For an emergency, it may be necessary for the Police or Fire Department to make entry into a home and breaking
a window or door should be a last resort. A current key also comes in handy when you or a child locks yourself out of the
home. Enjoy your summer vacation!!
If there are any questions about this article or any Crime Prevention topic, please feel free to contact me at 561-7000 or
[email protected].
Ptl. Dean Ramsey
Crime Prevention Officer
Indian Hill Rangers Citizen Police Academy
The Indian Hill Rangers would like to offer the residents of the Village, an opportunity to participate in the Rangers first
Citizen’s Police Academy. While the planning process is still ongoing, it is hoped to have a class begin in September of this
year. The class will last for about 10 weeks, one night a week, for about 3 hours per class. Each class will be a different topic,
with several hands on opportunities. If you would be interested in participating in this or future academies, please contact me
at 561-7000 or e-mail at [email protected]. Class sizes are limited. Participants must be 21 years of age, complete
an application and undergo a background check prior to being accepted. More information will be forthcoming.
Ptl. Dean Ramsey
Academy Coordinator
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Continued from Page 4
Home Security Survey
This spring, the Indian Hill Police Department would like to offer the residents of the Village, an opportunity to have
there home surveyed for security strengths and weaknesses. The survey will look at the exterior of home, interior of home,
doors, windows, security system, and other areas of concern. This will be a one-on-one interaction to answer questions about
home security and to offer advice to improve on areas that might need corrected. If you are interested in a Home Security
Survey, let me know. You can contact me at 561-7000 or e-mail me at [email protected], to schedule a time.
Ptl. Dean Ramsey
Resident Packets
If you are a new resident, a resident who has never completed a resident packet or a resident whose information may have
changed, please stop by the Ranger Station to pick one up. This information is valuable to the Police and Fire Department
for alarms or for emergency contact information. Be sure that there is a current key on file as well. For questions, please call
the Rangers, 561-7000.
Dirt Daubers’ Garden Club
Donates Money to Village of Indian Hill
In Honor of Connie Mets
Kelly Sulliven accepting a check on behalf of the Village of
Indian Hill from Peg Gillespie, an 11 year member of the Indian
Hill Dirt Daubers Garden Club. The donation is in memory of
Connie Mets, a 36 year member of the garden club and will be
used to purchase and plant daffofils
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JUNE
INDIAN HILL WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB
Our club members were honored to listen to Jim Simon, a Private Investigator who owns his business Intelligence
in Mariemont.
Jim and his chief assistant, Tommy Frey, took us behind the scene of a Private Eye. They gave us an hour of
very fascinating stories and examples about how their business operates and Tommy showed many technical tools
a P. I. needs.
Also, following were many questioins and answers about this important occupation
We met at the home of Ruth Hubbard, our lady President, for a delectable lunch.
Visitors are welcomed: 271-8681
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THE STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM
4600 MUCHMORE RD. INDIAN HILL, OHIO 45243 513-561-5151
2007 BULB SALE AND FORCING WORKSHOP
This year we are bringing to you a selection of some favorites and a few new varieties. For those of you
who like to naturalize, grow for cut flowers, or even exhibit them at flower shows, we do have something
for you. Here’s a little description of this years assortment. The list starts with the daffodils and many
have multiple flowers per stem. Please feel free to contact the arboretum for more detailed descriptions.
ZIVA – Our annual paperwhite offering, needs no cooling; force it anytime during the winter for indoor flowers.
DUTCHMASTER – very large all yellow daff; great for naturalizing; 15”
SALOME – 12” white daff with a pink coral cup, a returning favorite.
DELNASHAUGH – large, 14-16”, double flowers that are white and pink.
ITZIM – a 12” yellow flower with a red cup.
FRUIT CUP – a jonquil type, multi-flowering, white with yellow cups, 8”
TETE a TETE – Bright yellow clusters of blooms, early season, 6” and great for rock gardens or
naturalizing.
We are also offering these other “naturalizers”: mixed color windflowers or anemones, the botanical iris
‘Pauline’, and like last year, another fall blooming crocus, C. sativus, the blue flowering Saffron crocus. We
are also offering a salmon pink, fragrant Hyacinth called ‘Gypsy Queen’. And if there is anything else you
would like us to order for you, please call the arboretum.
Please note that all the prices are on the form and your check must accompany your order BY JULY 1.
We cannot guarantee any orders after this date. Due to circumstances beyond our control we reserve the
right to substitute if necessary.
The bulb forcing workshop will be held October 3 at 1 P.M. Anyone wishing to come at noon and bring
their lunch is quite welcome to do so and enjoy some lemonade and cookies with us. Handouts will be given
to all who attend the class. Please bring your own containers for potting bulbs (with drain holes) or Ziva
bowls; (no holes needed). Potting soil will be available at the arboretum.
The arboretum again will be accepting donations of bulbs for the Dorothy Rowe Meadow. With our
increase in the size of the area, we have plenty of room for more additions to one of the more favorite
gardens in our collections. Order extra!
Bulb pick up day will be Wednesday October 3, from 7:30 AM until 4 PM.
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2007 ROWE ARBORETUM BULB ORDER & WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS FORM
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY PRICE
TOTAL
ZIVA – PAPERWHITE
$.75
DUTCHMASTER – 1 Y-Y 1.00
SALOME – 2 W-PPY
_____
1.00 DELNASHAUGH – 4 Y-P
_____
2.00
ITZIM – 6 Y-R
_____
.75
TETE-A-TETE – 12 Y-Y
_____
.50
FRUIT CUP – 7 W-Y
_____
1.00 GYPSY QUEEN HYACINTH
_____
1.50 ANEMONE BLANDA, MIXED _____
.50
PAULINE BOTANICAL IRIS
_____
.50
SAFFRON CROCUS
_____
.75
OTHER BULBS? CALL THE ARBORETUM TOTAL DUE - $ SEND CHECK : ROWE ARBORETUM, 4600 MUCHMORE, 45243, BY JULY 1
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE#
CITY,STATE,ZIP
[__] WORKSHOP RESERVATION, WED. OCT. 3 – NOON B.Y.O. LUNCH
[__] WORKSHOP RESERVATION, 1 P.M. CLASS TIME
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[__]PICK UP BULBS ON WED. OCTOBER 3rd FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
WORKSHOP – OCT. 3rd [__] NOON & BRING LUNCH [__] 1 P.M. CLASS
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FOUND - ABANDONED PROPERTY
The Rangers are in possession of the following unclaimed property items:
Men’s Bike
Running Stroller
Women’s Rings
All items were turned in as found property from various locations within the village. You must be able
to identify the item(s) in order to prove ownership.
If you believe you are the owner of any of the above property, please contact Officer Cogliano at 5617000. These items shall be destroyed 10 days from the date of this publication.
PLANTS THAT ATTRACT BENEFICIAL INSECTS TO OUR GARDENS
Mother Nature provides plants that attract beneficial insects to our gardens. If we attract
the beneficial insects then we won’t have to use dangerous chemical pesticides to keep our
gardens growing lush and beautiful. Why? Well, the beneficial insects keep the pesky,
destructive insects away from our flowers, shrubs, and vegetables. Wouldn’t it be great if
we could get rid of the pesticides that get into our ground water tables and then we wouldn’t
have to put up warning signs to keep pets and children away from recently sprayed lawns and
gardens. You will find a list below that includes beneficial insects and the plants that attract them.
Easily grown plants:
Anise Hyssop (Agastache), provides butterfly food and pollen for bees
Borage, attracts lacewings
Corn, its pollen attracts ladybugs and pirate bugs
Fennel, provides larval food for butterflies, attracts ladybugs and parasitic wasps
Ornamental grasses, provide summer shelter and over-wintering sites for ground beetles, ladybugs and preying mantises
Sweet Alyssum, attracts hover flies
Tansy, attracts ladybugs, small wasps and lacewings
Other insectary plants include:
Achillea (yarrow), Angelica, Asclepias (butterfly weed), Buckwheat, Calendula (pot marigold), Carraway, Ceanothus (new
jersey tea), Chervil, Cilantro, Clover, Crysanthemum, Dill, Erigeron (fleabane), Gypsophila (baby’s breath), Heliantus,
Heliopsis (sunflower), Iberis (candytuft), Leucanthemum, Lovage, Marigold, Monarda (bee balm), Nasturtiums, Oenothera
(evening primrose), Parsley, Picnanthemum (daisy), Queen Anne’s Lace, Ruta (rue), Thymus (thyme), and Valerian.
Beneficial Insects:
Beetles – feed on unwanted slugs, snails, caterpillars, cutworm, and moth larvae
Centipedes – they devour pests and help break down decaying garden waste
Earthworms – they create the topsoil by depositing their mineral-rich castings into soil
Hoverflies – these odd, wasp-shaped predators prey on scale insects, mealy bugs and mites. Their larvae eat aphids, codling
moth larvae, caterpillars and slugs
Lacewings – in a single season the larvae of just one female can eat more than 13 million aphids.
Spined Soldier bugs – “Stink Bugs” prey on many garden pests
Spiders – these predators feed on many unwanted garden insects
Wasps – to feed their young they will eat slugs, codling moth larvae, weevils, grubs and scale insects.
Other beneficial insects include:
Ladybugs, millipedes and Preying mantises.
Article courtesy of Design magazine June/July 2006
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SUMMER RECREATION
PROGRAM
TO BEGIN JUNE 18
The Summer Recreation Program at
Stephan Field will begin on Monday, June
18 and continue through Friday, August 3.
The program will start at 10:00 a.m. each
day and end at 3:00 p.m. The recreation
program operation will be separate from
the tennis camp, which will be operated by
the Camargo Racquet Club at the Stephan
Field courts. Attendees will enjoy many of
the favorite activities from previous years,
such as; basketball, baseball, soccer, water
day on Fridays and board games/crafts.
As in previous years, a parent or
guardian must register each participant
the first time they attend. Children must
be at least 6 years old by June 18. We
will require each participant between the
ages of 6-9 years of age to be signed in
and out by a parent or baby-sitter. Older
participants may sign themselves in and
out. The directors will follow-up with the
parent of any child who was signed in by a
parent but failed to sign out before leaving
the park. The children are expected to
follow the program rules. Those who do
not will be sent home immediately.
Kelly Iles and Pam Allen will share
the position of program director again this
year. Both are employees of the Indian Hill
Primary School and are familiar with many
of the kids who will attend the program.
The Indian Hill Recreation Commission
offers the Stephan Field program for
recreation use only. IT IS NOT A BABYSITTING SERVICE OR DAY CARE
CENTER. Your cooperation with the
program directors is most appreciated. The
program directors are not able to stay at
Stephan Field beyond closing and clean-up
time (3:15 p.m.). After this time, children
ages 6-9 will be escorted to the Indian Hill
Ranger Station.
If you have any questions regarding the
program, please contact the Village Offices
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. daily. The office phone is 561-6500.
INDIAN HILL RECREATION
COMMISSION SUMMER TENNIS
PROGRAM 2007
For the 11th consecutive year, the
Indian Hill Recreation Commission and
the Village of Indian Hill will sponsor
an outdoor summer tennis program for
Indian Hill school district children aged
5-11 (kindergarten through grade 5). The
program will begin Monday, June 11th and
will run for eight weeks through Friday,
August 3rd, 2007.
This program will offer group
instruction and pre-match play, including
basic strokes, serve and volley, and court
strategy. Instruction will be provided by
teaching staff from Camargo Racquet Club
and will take place outdoors at Stephan
Field courts. Group size will be limited
to encourage maximum learning during
the two-week sessions that run Monday
through Friday. Schedules are as follows:
PEE WEE TENNIS CAMP:
(Ages 5-7):
Monday - Friday 9:00 – 10:30
Session I: June 11 – June 22
Session II: June 25 – July 6**
Session III: July 9 – July 20
Session IV: July 23 – August 3
** No camp on Wednesday July 4;
make-ups can be scheduled for earlier/later
sessions if space is available.
Cost: $135/Session
$ 75/Week
NOVICE CAMP: (Grade 1 – 5):
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. –
Noon
Session I: June 11 – June 22
Session II: June 25 – July 6**
Session III: July 9 – July 20
Session IV: July 23 – August 3
**No camp on Wednesday, July 4;
makeups can be scheduled for earlier/later
sessions if space is available
Cost: $220/Session
$125/Week
REGISTRATION:
Will take place for all eight weeks of the
program starting May 1, 2007, at Camargo
Racquet Club (Carla or Kim – 793-9200).
Registration is available on a first-come
basis. Please specify STEPHAN FIELD
TENNIS PROGRAM when requesting
registration forms.
TENNIS EQUIPMENT:
Tennis equipment for class participants
should include tennis shoes, loose-fitting
shorts, T-shirt, water bottle and tennis
racquet. Light-colored or white clothing
and a hat are highly recommended. For
information on the appropriate size of type
of racquet needed for your player, please
visit Camargo’s Pro shop and we will be
glad to assist you.
Make-ups due to inclement weather
may be scheduled, where space is available,
during open sessions throughout the eight
weeks of the program. Please contact
Camargo prior to sending your child to
a make-up class. Classes may be moved
indoors to Camargo Racquet Club during
extremely hot days.
It’s New!
Adult Tennis Now Available through
the Indian Hill Recreation Commission
In response to inquiries by many local
families and residents new to the Indian Hill
School district, the Indian Hill Recreation
Commission will offer an adult beginner
tennis class this summer at Stephan Field
Park.
This class will be held in conjunction
with the youth Summer Tennis Program
that the Village of Indian Hill and the
IHRC have jointly sponsored for the last
ten years.
Classes will be held daily, June 9
– August 3, Monday through Friday 10:30
am to noon. Classes will focus on tennis
fundamentals, stroke production, serves
and volleys, and court positioning. Cost
will be $75 per week per adult. Fees
are payable to “Indian Hill Recreation
Commission.” Enrollment is limited, so
advance registration is recommended.
Registration begins May 1, 2007.
For additional information, please
contact IHRC Tennis Chair Moira Grainger
at [email protected] or 793-9200
MAY 31, 2007- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 10
IT’S TIME TO VISIT
ROWE ARBORETUM
Renew yourself. Feel the serenity of this Village jewel and sanctuary,
right here in our own community. A visit by both parents and children
provides a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
It’s easily accessible. Here is the location...
4660
Rowe Arboretum consists of nine rolling acres of native and exotic
shrubs and trees collected from around the world. This glorious
variety of evergreens and conifers is unmatched for hundreds of miles.
Come and explore. Open dawn to dusk. You’re Invited. No need to be a
member to enjoy the Arboretum... but if you like what you see, why not?
Family memberships are $25(to help defray maintenance expenses)
Rowe Arboretum
4600 Muchmore Rd.
45243
561-5151
MAY 31, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 11
YWCA HONORS
DR. REBECCA
BECHHOLD AT
THE 28th ANNUAL
SALUTE TO
CAREER WOMEN
OF ACHIEVEMENT
LUNCHEON
The YWCA of Greater
Cincinnati
will
honor
Dr.
Rebecca
Bechhold,
Medical
Director
of
Hospice of Cincinnati, at
the annual Career Women of
Achievement luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Duke
Energy Center. Selected by an independent panel of community
leaders, Dr. Bechhold was one of eight women chosen this year
for her outstanding career achievements, strong leadership
qualities, and ability to serve as a role model. Among her many
accomplishments are the following:
● Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology,
Hospice and Palliative Care
● Manages an annual budget of $40 million and seven associate
medical directors
● Partner, Oncology-Hematology Care, Inc.
● Affiliate Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of
Cincinnati
● One of the longest serving hospice medical directors in the
country
● One of the founding physicians, Bethesda North Breast Center
● Chair, Ethics Committee, Bethesda Hospital
● Board and Advisory Board member, American Cancer Society
(Hamilton County), Wellness Community
● Leadership roles in numerous regional and state cancer
organizations
● 1997 Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year
● Honoree, 2001 “Speaking of Women’s Health” Conference
The Salute to Career Women of Achievement is the single
largest fundraiser for the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, a 139-year
old organization. Proceeds from the event directly support critical
YWCA programs that serve more than 30,000 women and families
each year.
The luncheon will begin at 12:00 noon and end promptly at
1:30 p.m. Susan L. Taylor, editorial director of Essence Magazine,
will be the keynote speaker at the event. The cost of individual
tickets for the luncheon is $50. Corporate sponsor tables are also
available. For more information, call the YWCA of the Greater
Cincinnati at (513) 241-7090 or visit www.ywcacincinnati.org.
JOHN L. MAGO FOUNDATION CELEBRATES
SIXTH ANNUAL “TUNES & TULIPS”
The John L. Magro Foundation recently celebrated its sixth
annual “tunes & tulips” event at the spectacular Mt. Adams home
of author, Stephen Birmingham & Dr. Ed Lahniers. A beautiful
warm & sunny spring day was the backdrop for an afternoon
of exceptional music performed by Cincinnati Opera Outreach
Soloists, Joshua Marr & Kearstin Brown. Dmitri Shelest, a
graduate student at Northern Kentucky University, accompanied
them on the piano with great passion & ease. Prior to and following
the entertainment, guests mingled and enjoyed the lovely ambiance
of its setting while sampling appetizers & libations.
The John L. Magro Foundation, a non-profit organization, was
established to promote college aged singers and award scholarships
on the basis of teacher recommendations and financial need. Many
of the selected performers pursue leading roles in the opera &
musical theatre world.
For additional information about the magro foundation, please
contact Sally Heckscher at 561-3812.
Guests, L to R Susan Rowe, Pam Middendorf, Ellen Sole
Missy Norton & Clark Sole
Hosts Author Stephen Birmingham
and Dr. Ed Lahniers
Baritone Joshua Marr,
Soprano Kearston Brown
& pianist Dmitri Shelest
Board Members L to R ,Jenny Magro, Vi cki Aug, Christine Willis,
Chris Weber, Sally Heckscher, Lois Rust and Helene Bentley
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 12
Ballet and Modern Jazz Studio
Mrs. Jonathan Rosenthal, director of the Keep on Dancing
Ballet & Modern Jazz Studio is celebrating with her students
and parents their twenty-seventh annual recital that will be
held at the Cincinnati Country Day School at 5:00PM on Saturday,
June 23rd, 2007.
Mrs. Rosenthal attended L’Opera de Paris for her training
in ballet, worked and danced in France with a Russian dance
group, and choreographed for several schools, companies,
and workshops. Her mentor in her training in Modern Jazz is
Luigi of Carnegie Hall in New York City. As a dancer, she was
always recognized for the purity of lines in her technique and
choreography.
Mrs. Rosenthal’s original works in choreography have won
her numerous awards including the June Taylor Award for
Original Choreography. Several of her students have pursued
dance as a profession. In July of 2006, she was presented with
the National Teacher of the Year Award and Plaque. She is
an active member of the Dance Educators of America, and the
Professional Dance Teachers Association.
Several dances on pointe, ballet, jazz and tap will be presented
at the recital. For more information, call 561-5140.
Indian Hill Resident Jane Birckhead Fundraising for
Miracle League Field
Rotary Board Member, Jane Birckhead, is the Chair of “A
DAY AT THE DIAMOND” benefit to be held on July 21, 2007 at
the Great American Ball Park. The Rotary Club of Cincinnati, and
the Reds Community Fund are partnering to raise funds to build a
Miracle League baseball field at Oskamp Sports Complex in Western
Hills. The field is a rubberized turf, which will allow athletes with
physical and cognitive disabilities to play baseball, yet insure safety.
“A DAY AT THE DIAMOND” is a 2 tiered event
9 INNINGS OF FUN AND DINNER ON THE DIAMOND Nine Innings of Fun is a family-fun event featuring access
to the ball park field, dugouts, bullpens, and fan zone. Families
will be able to experience Great American Ball Park just like
a Reds player. This interactive event will include pictures
with Gapper and Mr. Redlegs, admission to the Reds Hall
of Fame and souvenirs. Nine Innings of Fun will be from
4-7 p.m. and tickets are $40/adult and $25/child under 12.
Dinner on the Diamond is a special evening at the Ball Park
with special field access and a roving feast in the Diamond
Club, dugouts, bullpen, and new Riverboat Deck in centerfield.
Tickets for the 7-11 p.m. Dinner on the Diamond are $400/couple.
Tickets for both events can be purchased in advance at
www.cincinnatirotary.org or by calling (513)739-1115.
St. Gertrude Parish Festival
Fun, Food, Music, Rides – Great family weekend!
Friday, June 8th, 6-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 9th, 5-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 10th, 3-10 p.m.
New this year! - Bungee Trampoline, Cornhole,
Video Horse Racing (10 races daily) & Goetta Burgers!
Over 60 fun booths & rides • All your favorite festival foods!
2400 sq. ft. Super-Sized Auction Booth • Live entertainment all 3
nights
Air conditioned gaming hall • Funny Companie Clowns
Celebrity guest appearances • Warm 98
Tae Kwon Do & K9 Search and Rescue demonstrations
Fish Fry on Friday • 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Saturday
$10 Arm Band ride special, 3-6 p.m., Sunday
FLAG DAY
JUNE 14
Major Award Prizes!
1st place: 2-year lease on Honda Accord EXL or $10,000 cash
(Thank you to Century Motor Group for this generous donation!)
2nd place: 2 Bengal Season Tickets (10 games - 2 pre and 8 regular
season)
A free bus shuttle for festival patrons will be running continuously
up and down Miami Avenue, making frequent stops.
7630 Shawnee Run Rd. - Madeira, OH 45243
For more information call Cathy @ 494-1391 or visit www.
stgertrude.org
Continued from Page 12
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 13
IHMSLA Young Men’s Lacrosse 2007
The Indian Hill Middle School Lacrosse Association grade 7 and 8 young men’s team finished the 2007 season with a strong showing
at the Ohio Middle School Championships. The club operates two levels of team play: “A” level that is competitive and participates
in the Ohio Championships and “B” level which is
developmental and meant to aid new and less experience
players in skills development. IHSMLA formed in 2006,
taking over the middle school club lacrosse program
that had been around since 1997. This nonprofit, board
directed club is geared toward providing a comprehensive
developmental lacrosse experience that prepares team
members for high school team participation and success.
It is fun to win and certainly a team goal for all, but
more importantly Coach Lewis and Stokley strive for
overall player skill and situational awareness development
as the primary indicator of program success. Having kids
provide immediate contributions to their high JV and
Varsity programs based on skills gleaned at IHMSLA is
the real success.
The coaching staff emphasizes teamwork,
sportsmanship and love for the game as cornerstones
of the lacrosse experience. “We plan each season for a
higher than average number of games and out of town
(also overnight) experiences to provide emotional growth for these young men as they mature into young adults,” says Coach Stokley.
“Our schedule is tough; we intentionally play the best and show the kids competition at the highest levels in the state.” says Coach Lewis,
“We wouldn’t do it any other way!”
Left to right. Top row: S. Brendamour, N. Rippe, W. Kite, T. Stokley, J. Bayhnam, J. Ward, L. Sweeney
3rd row: S. Chabut, A. Gill, C. Scherzinger, J. Briscoe, D. Stokley, M. Allen
2nd row: S. Briscoe, J. Brockhoff, M. Lappin, J. Meyers, J. Pipes, J. Schreiner, Q. Colleti, M. Lewis
1st row: M. Longhi, J. Gawne, L. Lewis, B. Turnbull, J. Pyles, T. Briscoe Missing: C. Sagester
2005 Indian Hill Graduate Zach Reckman
Zach was the first Indian Hill student to receive a full athletic scholarship from a D-1 school. Though Zach was a defensive end and heavy
weight wrestler at Indian Hill, the Purdue Boilermakers are grooming Zach into an offensive tackle. Zach, (#75) is now 6’6 and 295 lbs.
Purdue lost to Maryland in the Champs Bowl in Orlando in January.
Zach is studying business at Purdue.
MAY 31, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN PAGE 14
4th of July Parade
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2007
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE PARADE!
Don’t miss out on the fun this year! Indian Hill will celebrate the Fourth of July with its Twenty
First annual parade. Participants for the following categories as well as those with NEW ideas are
welcome. Political candidates are strongly discouraged. We invite everyone to show their colors
and patriotism this year.
2007 CATEGORIES:
Floats
Sports Teams
Fire Trucks
Dressed-up pets
Antique Cars
Garden Clubs
Decorated Bikes
Area Churches
Trail Riders
Bands
Scouts
Veterans
Pony Club
Hunt Club
Go Carts
Rollerbladers (All ages)
New Ideas?
4-H
Land Rovers, bring rover along with you.
Clowns
No entries with business or political advertisement on them
This year’s parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4. Participants will assemble at 9:00 a.m.
at Cincinnati Country Day School on Given Road. The parade will start marching at 10:00 a.m.
Refreshments, games and some new surprises will be at Stephan Field for all parade participants
and viewers.
PLEASE HELP US BY COMPLETING AND SENDING IN THE ENTRY FORM BELOW.
IT HELPS THE PARADE LINE-UP MOVE MUCH MORE EFFICIENTLY! THANKS!
Cut off and send to Village of Indian Hill, 6525 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 (561-6500)
2007 INDIAN HILL 4TH OF JULY PARADE
TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY JULY 4
NO ENTRIES WITH BUSINESS OR POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS ON THEM
NAME(S)
PHONE ADDRESS Describe your entry (or your group’s entry) ­
YES, I WILL PARTICIPATE BY MAKING A DONATION
ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK FOR $ Please make check payable to Village of Indian Hill
with a notation on the bottom of the check (4th of July Parade).
Donations Not Required
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 15
SCHOOL NEWS
ELIZABETH OBLINGER RECEIVES DEAN’S AWARD
Elizabeth Oblinger, a 2006 Cincinnati Country Day School
graduate was a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic
excellence at Colgate during the fall semester. To be eligible for
this award, a student must achieve a 3.3 GPA or higher while
carrying a full course load of at least 4 courses. Elizabeth is the
daughter of Dr. Phillip and Erin Oblinger of Indian Hill.
Care, Jane Wildman of Indian Hill.
The students learned a great deal about P&G history and the
many factors, which have contributed to the growth of P&G.
They began with a tour of historical and product displays
in the lobby area (in-between the two tower buildings), and
finished the tour with a visit to the office of archives. At each
step of the tour, the students received a special presentation by
members of the P&G team, Jane Wildman and Dianne Brown.
If you would like further information on this innovative
outreach program, please contact Kenneth Gillette at (513) 7625255 or [email protected]
CCDS Teacher to Help Develop
New U. S. History Curriculum
Colonial Williamsburg has asked CCDS Upper School history
teacher, Peter Fossett (Montgomery, Blue Ash) to participate in
the development of a new U.S. History curriculum for high school
students. Peter spent a weekend in Dallas and this summer he will
spend a week in Williamsburg working on the creation of the new
materials.
Peter participated in a teachers’ institute in early American
history at Colonial Williamsburg during the summer of 2004 and
his work in that institute was a factor in his receiving an invitation
to participate in the writing of the new U.S. History curriculum.
Seven Hills School senior has fastest final mile
of any runner in Flying Pig Marathon.
In this year’s Flying Pig Marathon, Seven Hills School senior
Spencer Cowan of Indian Hill won the Old Spice Endurance Mile
Award, having the fastest final mile of anyone in the race with a
time of 5:39. This topped his finish last year, when he had the
fastest final mile of any Cincinnati man. In the 2007 race, out of
3975 runners, he finished in 76th place with a time of 3:06:50. He
was first among 18 year olds and ninth in his age group of 18-24
year olds. His finish in the 2007 Flying Pig Marathon qualified for
next year’s Boston Marathon.
CCDS “Introduction to Finance” Class Tours
Procter and Gamble
A group of Cincinnati Country Day Middle School students
recently had the opportunity to take a field trip to Procter and
Gamble as part of their Middle School class, “Introduction to
Finance.” This innovative and unique class is being taught by
Hyde Park resident, Kenneth Gillette, Vice President and Wealth
Management Financial Advisor for Smith Barney. This is Mr.
Gillette’s second year teaching the course.
Students are provided lectures ranging from the basics of
portfolio management to the application of leadership skills as well
as field trips to relevant sites to view facilities and speak with
management. Two recent trips have been to Paul Brown Stadium
and Procter and Gamble. The field trip was arranged by CCDS
parent and Procter and Gamble Vice President of Global Baby
CCDS Graduate Wins FulbrightTeaching
Assistantship to Spain
Washington and Lee University senior romance language major
Emily Sberna ‘07 (Cincinnati Country Day School 2003, 45243)
has recently been awarded the distinguished Fulbright Teaching
Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
Sberna’s Fulbright is designed to improve Spanish students’
English language skills, as well as to improve their knowledge of
the United States. Sberna will be placed within a major city in
Spain and will become fully integrated into the host community.
“I plan to do everything possible while I’m in Spain!” said
Sberna. “I’ve never been to Europe before (a ‘sin’ considering I’m
a Romance language major) so I am going to take advantage to
visit every single place. Of course, I’ll have to visit the Prado in
Madrid, and then I’ve been told Seville is gorgeous and relatively
close to some amazing beaches. I do not know yet where exactly
in Spain I’ll be, I only assume Madrid, but it doesn’t really matter
to me because I will be happy wherever I go.”
Sberna is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the only sister in a
family of five brothers. “It is a lot to handle,” said Sberna, “but
I wouldn’t have had it any other way.” One of her older brothers,
Nick, graduated from W&L in ‘02, and her youngest brother,
Doug, was just accepted here for the class of ‘11.
Sberna loves to watch movies. Foreign films are her favorite,
and she can use her French and Italian to understand the dialogue.
When not improving her languages through film, she enjoys
attending sporting events. “I am a huge Cincinnati Reds and
Bengals fan,” said Sberna, “but I guess over in Spain, I will really
get into soccer.”
After her Fulbright year is over, Sberna has no concrete future
plans. “As far as afterwards, I don’t know yet! I could fall in love
Continued on Page 17
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 16
S U M M E R A RT F O R “ A RT M AT T E R S ”
J u n i o r H i g h A r t C l a s s e s - F o r b o y s a n d g i r l s a g e s 11 - 1 3
Class requirements: to love, love, love art; with the ability to become highly focused.
About the Class
Drawing, painting, and printmaking will be taught on a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon
from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in Mrs. Burton’s Madeira studio.There will be five consecutive sessions starting on
July 10th. Classes will be small.Total cost for the 3-day workshop is $195.00 including the $50.00 material
fee. Please send the $50 material fee in with your registration form and the remaining $145.00 should be
brought on the first day of class.
About the Instructor
Mrs. Burton is an art instructor at Ursuline Academy where she has been teaching drawing, painting,
printmaking, and AP Studio Art for more than 25 years. She received her B. A. in Art Education from Ohio State
University and her M. F. A. from D.A.A.P. at the University of Cincinnati. She attended the New York Studio
School and was an Art Fellow at Skidmore College and the Santa Fe Institute of Fine Arts. Her students at Ursuline
Academy have consistently won awards and special recognition for their art works.
To register, return the form with a $50 material fee to
Amy Burton – 7408 Juler Ct., Cincinnati OH 45243
For more information call 561-6949 – leave your name and ph. #
Session Dates
Session 1
July 10, 11, and 12
Session 2
July 17, 18, and 19
Session 3
July 24, 25, and 26
Session 4
July 31, August 1 and 2
Session 5
August 7, 8, and 9
(Detach form and include in an envelope with your $50.00 deposit)
Student’s name: Address:
Phone# (daytime): Zip: Phone # (nighttime) Artistic Goal: School you attend: Which session you will attend (circle)? 1
2
3
4
Grade in fall of 2007: 5
Signature of Parent: Your signature releases Mrs. Amy Burton from all liability. Mrs. Burton reserves the right to dismiss a student who is inattentive or
destructive to the learning environment.
School News Continued From Page 15
MAY 31, 2007- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 17
with Europe and want to stay there, or I could come back here
and teach Spanish or maybe French, or I’ve always thought about
being a translator or interpreter... pretty much I just want to keep
up with the whole language/international scene. I can’t imagine
having a career where I don’t use my Spanish, or other language
skills. Having the Fulbright scholar attached to my name will
hopefully open countless doors for me after this coming year, so I
guess I could say the sky’s the limit!”
Emily is the daughter of Dr. Joseph and Kathleen Sberna of
Indian Hill.
CCDS 6th Annual Bike-a-Thon for
Children’s Hospital a Huge Success CCDS Third Graders Provide Dinner at
Ronald McDonald House
Cincinnati Country Day School Third Graders are in charge of
the pop tab collection to raise money for the Ronald McDonald
House (RMH) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Recently
they donated thousands of pop tabs that they had collected to RMH
so that Ronald McDonald House could recycle them and earn
money to help support the operations of the Ronald McDonald
House. As part of the presentation of the pop tabs, the students and
their parents prepared a wonderful lasagna dinner for the guests of
the Ronald McDonald House. Families come from all over the
world to stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their child is
at the hospital. With the help of local communities like ours, the
RMH is able to provide families with a comfortable place to stay
and three meals a day.
The CCDS third grade would like thank everyone in the CCDS
community for their help in collecting all of the pop tabs this year.
They are also grateful to the many families that were there to help
set up, serve and eat dinner. It was a very successful and rewarding
evening!
Cincinnati Country Day School raised nearly $6,000 for
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s School Intervention Program. The
heart of the fundraiser was the CCDS Lower School 6th Annual
Bike-a-Thon. Students 18 months to 2nd grade found sponsors and
rode their bikes around the track at the CCDS football field many,
many times. When other members of the CCDS community heard
about the wonderful work of the Child Life Specialists and the
School Intervention Program, they wanted to join the fundraising
efforts as well. Kindergartners grew flowers and held a flower
shop. First graders wrote a book about Cincinnati, published it,
and sold over 200 copies to support the cause. The Middle School
joined by both volunteering at the Bike a Thon and donating all the
proceeds from their dance. Heavy clouds and the occasional sprinkle didn’t dampen the fun. The Lower School students, faculty, staff and volunteers enjoyed
a picnic lunch. They also enjoyed snacks and water donated by
Biggs. In addition, CCDS parent Laurie Acklen (Indian Hill) donated snow cones that the children especially enjoyed after
riding around the track. The highlight of the lunch break was
definitely the teacher games. Teachers raced to dress each other
in scrubs and even raced tricycles (wearing helmets of course). Second Grader Mollie Sullivan (Terrace Park) noted, “This day
is all about fun!” Jennifer Aquino (Lebanon), Lower School Head
said “This is our 6th annual bike-a-thon and each year, the students
find more and more ways to support the greater community. They
are thrilled to be able to help.” The entire 1st grade class
of Mrs. Marge Rockwell
held a book sale to support
Children’s Hospital as part
of the CCDS Bike-A-Thon
CCDS
Kindergarten
student Anna Curtis, 1st
graders John Pettengill
and Frank Weston, and
Kingergartner
Louna
Condou ride to raise
money in the CCDS 6th
Annual Bike-a-Thon for
Children’s Hospital
RMH guests and CCDS parent
volunteers
Maddie Entine, Kady Abraham,
Rachel Anderson, Molly Sullivan
Dana (CCDS 3rd Grade teacher)
& Read Pease
CCDS
Kindergarten
students Eric Fleischmann
and Hanna Hess sell
flowers to help the cause,
and Montessori student
Miller Lyle helps the cause
with a purchase.
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 18
PAINTING
House Painting – Great Rates, Insured.
Call Chris at 314-5123 for free quote.
mowing, great rates, spring, & fall clean up
and mulching. 15+ yrs. expr. I. H. refs. free
est. Call Ken at 617-6787
Professional Painting & Tile
Exterior painting. Get your exterior painting
scheduled for Summer! Limited openings
left. Complete Interior painting, wallpaper
removal, & plaster repairs; kitchen & bath
tile & tile repairs. Insured & neat, Madeirabased. I. H. refs, owner at your project
100%. James Taylor 513-313-4838
Professional Tree Work
23+ yrs. expr. I. H. refs. tree trimming, tree
removal, stump grinding. Call Gary
753-1854 or cell 616-8733
Painting & Construction, interior & exterior
renovations, historical restorations, custom
painting & staining, roof restoration.
Insured & no smoking policy. I. H refs. on
request phone: 812-689-6771 or cell phone
512-756-1351
Custom Painting
Interior & Exterior painting. Over 40 years
expr., fully insured, Senior citizen discount
local company, expr. painters
Call Cell (513) 616-4867
HOUSE & YARD MAINTENANCE
Yard Care Service
Mowing, mulching, trimming, spring clean
up etc. Honest, dependable, trustworthy,
Father and Son business. For price quote,
call 513-678-5162
Asphalt Paving and Sealing, serving I. H.
for over 50 years. Call Bob Ewers at 5310023
Trimming, topping, tree removal, insured
and no smoking policy Free Estimates,
Indian Hill references on request Call
(812) 689-6771 or Cell 812-756-1351
Wood decks, stamped concrete, paver
stone, & natural stone, walk ways, patios,
driveways, stone walls. Free est. BobCat
work brush clearing, light clearing excavating Call Kyle Jones at 561-2650 or
706-5616
Electrician licensed and insured Over
20 year’s expr. All types of repairs, free
estimates. I. H. references
J. C. Young at 797-7878
Tree Service
Lawn Care & Landscaping Service. Full
service property maintenance. Weekly
Service. Carpentry, Electrical, Drywall,
Painting, Tile, Plumbing, Gas Fireplace
Serv. Serving I.H. for 15 yrs. I.H. refs. Insured – BBB- Call Doug Baker at (513)
490-8DBA (8322)
Tree Service & Firewood
trees removed or trimmed, stumps ground.
Firewood: seasoned, split, delivered, &
stacked. Call Jay @ 266-3393
Construction
We combine second & third generation
craftsmanship with modern technology.
Our goal is to achieve a job that is done
right the first time with service at the
speed of sound. Please contact Anthony W.
Steffen at W (859) 750-2579
Custom Decks, Additions
Garages & Finished basements I. H. Refs.
Call Dwayne Burnett 561-3550
Grass Cutting, spring clean up, tree service,
stump removal, mulching, planting. Good
I. H. references Call 513-528-3668
Licensed Master Plumber
25 yrs. expr. complete plumbing service,
drain cleaning, water heater replacement,
& repair. I. H. references Cal Alan at
513-831-8890
Masonry Work
Brick, block, stone, pavers, walkways,
cultured stone-patios, (specialize in
repairing & matching mortar) Allen Block
wall systems, Retaining walls, chimneys,
fireplaces, 30 yrs. expr. Call Rick at (513)
283-4809
Family owned & operated Lawn and
Landscaping business.
Committed to
dependability & quality. Provide lawn
mowing, seasonal yard & bed preparation,
landscaping, mulching, aeration, and
fertilization & weed control and flat rock
stonework. Contact Steve Kaimer @ 513266-8763
Professional Landscape Design Services –
Choose among consultation, Site planning,
plant sales and/or project management
services by Martha Wassermann LLC.
Over 25 yrs. in business & extensive
adult education experience in garden &
construction design at local universities
& high schools. Numerous awards & refs.
Call 631-3724 or email through www.
marthawassermann.com
Pressure washing & deck sealing, pools,
decks, driveways, & walks. Call Gary 6585092
Tree Care & Consulting
B.S. Forestry 30 yrs. arborist expr. deep
root tree feeding, pruning, tree, & stump
removal. Call Gary at 658-5092
Beautiful evergreens planted in your yard.
Norway Spruce, white pine, Colorado blue
spruce etc. Call 658-5092
Complete Professional Home Repair &
Hauling Inside and Out
Call Dave Montgomery 513-227-1977 or
937-444-4957
Lawn Care Service
Full service lawn care. Mowing, trimming,
weed eating, bed mulching, etc. Fully
bonded & insured Call Jerry for free est.
Call 575-1098
Professional Landscaping
Spring Clean-up, property maintenance,
mowing, & trimming, fertilization,
irrigation, & landscape lighting. Free
estimates. Fully insured Commercial and
residential references available Call Josh at
513-305-LAWN (5296)
Event Performer: Violinist
Suggested events: Weddings, Receptions,
Church Events, Parties. No Private Home
Events 11 yrs. performing expr. and am
very reliable. Please call Aly at
513-608-3821
Summer Lawn Care Call Ken Heile (P&G
Retiree) at 375-3552 for summer mowing,
mulching and other outdoor chores. Fully
insured business with I. H. refs. available.
H o u s e w o r k , Ya r d w o r k , H a n d y m a n
Work Quality work Bldg. Maintenance
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competitive rates licensed & insured. I am
a non-smoker, Chamber of Commerce,
credit cards accepted. Call Roger Simon at
513-321-1419
Baking
Homemade cookies, brownies, buckeyes,
and pies. Great for care packages, parties,
and office treats. Call Cindy at 275-2041.
Landscape Lighting
We design, install, & repair landscape
lighting. Lighting improves the value of
your home and adds safety & security. We
always offer free estimates, and we can
provide references upon request. We only
use high-quality products and materials.
Online billing and credit cards accepted.
Call to schedule an appointment today.
513-560-3754
Dwarf & Miniature Conifers
Unusual trees & shrubs for the collector,
rock gardens, and garden railways. Evening
& weekend hours by apt. Call for current
list 724-9032 or email [email protected]
Spring Clean Up
Mulching-grass cutting-planting-seedingtree & stump removal-free estimatesreasonable rates Call Gary 528-3675
Handyman
Hauling - gutter cleaning – odd jobs. No job
too small, we do it all. Is your basement,
attic or garage full? We will haul it away at
reasonable rates. Minor home repairs, yard
work done, furniture moved around? Call
Dan at 513-898-9457
Grass cutting, light landscape & consulting.
Based in Norwood,. Call 859-363-7608
BUY/SELL/RENT
Naples Florida Villa Home Rental.
Available immediately.3 brm. 3½ bath,
Deluxe Villa home in upscale Mediterra
with pool & spa, close to beaches, Golf,
and Shops. Email: www.wor@mricinci.
com or www.visual tour.com tour #331193
Call I. H. owner Bill at 271-3385 or 7694747 ext, 108 today
Indian Hill Home Rental on a beautiful oneacre lot, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 oversized
garages, updated kitchen, full basement.
Call 214-559-3091 or Mary at 513-4842412 or 513-247-6723 Voice Mail
Houses for Purple Martins, Tree Swallows,
and Bluebirds for sale. These beautiful
birds consume thousands of insects daily
and are a great addition to any property.
Assembly and installation help available
Also bird feeders & birdbaths. Call Rick in
I. H. @ 527-4558
Horse for Sale
Registered Hanoverian.
Gelding 16.3
hands. Currently schooling second level
Dressage with Prof. trainer. Jumping expr.
athletic, potential eventer or hunt horse.
Experienced rider only. Call 561-5251 for
more info.
For Sale - Reduced!
Naples FL Villa, Pelican Bay Two bedroom
two bath + den villa in Tierra Mar. Updated
travertine, granite, stainless appliances.
Private pool & courtyard. Flowers abound!
Enjoy Pelican Bay’s private beach, tennis,
golf, fitness & more. Walk to waterside
shops & the Phil. Furnished! Contact owner
at 513-561-5251 or [email protected]
Destin FL. 2 Br. 2 Bath Gulf View – pool
great discounted in June Rates – Dee 5614683
Destin FL. 2 Br. 2 Bath Gulf View – 18
Hole Golf Course – 2 pools – work out
room – Gated Comm. Dee 561-4683
For Lease:
Beautifully updated 5 bdrm., 5 bth. home
w/old world feeling yet very spacious.
Large flat yrd. w/beautiful inground pool.
Gourmet eat in kit., opens to hearth rm. w/
fireplace. This home offers a first fl. Master.
Please contact 513-623-4648 Lv. Message.
Sea Eagle Inflatable boat, new, never been
in water. Call 271-2321 for more info.
East Hyde Park, very large 2 Bdrm.
Second floor apt. with off street parking.
Newly finished hardwood floors w/energy
efficient wood windows. Air Cond. No pets
of children. Within easy walking distance
of East Hyde Park Plaza. $750 per month.
Call 513-232-6050
Portraits, senior portraits, weddings.
Jemailfoto.com Call 513-236-4074 John
Jemail
Office Space for Lease
Near corner of Loveland-Madeira Rd.
& Remington Rd., 730 s.f., 3 offices, 2
nd floor, off street parking, all utilities
included. $800 per month. 791-6200
For Sale
Selling price lowered to $495,000 for
approximate one acre, level Indian Hill
lot with brick home and out-building.
Acquire for the existing home, new house
construction, or investment. Public water
& sewer, and gas and electric utilities. Call
271-0497
Decorative Epoxy Floors-epoxy quartz,
epoxy chip, & solid colors. Ideal for
basements, garages & around pools, and
most concrete surface. Other services
include concrete sealing, non-slip coatings
paver sealing 513-721-0631
www.Floor-Techs.com
Naples Florida Timeshare
On the Bay off 5th Avenue available Call
Bob 616-2001
Older saddles: Passier 18” and Thorobred
17”, dressage; Steuben Sigfried 17”, 20th
century closed contact 18” all in excellent
condition- reasonably priced. Call 5611486
Piano – Black lacquer, baby grande
Chickering piano with “pianomation.” Will
include several musical discs’ for the player
piano mechanism. $5,000. Call 604-8111
Bengals Season Tickets for Sale
2 club season tickets to the sold out Bengals
games. The seats are located in Club West,
S4ection 208, seats 3 and 4, four rows
back. Asking price for the season is $6500.
Please call for details 513-321-5080
Horse stalls for lease. Private Indian Hill
barn with trails & indoor arena. Call Greg
at 543-3520 for information.
Horse stall available. Private Indian Hill
barn with trails and arena. Call Jackie 5619043 for information.
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Trailer for Sale
1976 McQuerry 2 horse tandem trailer 6’
6” height, 10n step in loading, rubber mats,
spacious saddle compartment. Excellent
condition $2,500 Call 513-315-4300
Lightscapes
Lighting Designer, System design, system
installations, system maintenance, fully
insured & licensed, all work guaranteed
Call Justin D. Smith at 513-560-3754 or
email- [email protected]
PERSONAL
Furniture Repair
Refinishing – antique and Restoration. I.H.
refs. Doug Alexander 702-5582 Cell
Archery Instruction
Target, 3D Call Bob West at 509-0051
Nurse seeking work Care of elderly or
special child. Years of expr. and refs. Call
513-829-4191 If no answer leave ph.#
Seeking work
Care of invalid or your hard to handle loved
one. Yrs. of expr. please call 513-829-3911.
If no answer leave #
Licensed Massage Therapist
In office or your home. Will make nursing
home visits. Insured-references. National
Certification. Gift certificates available.
Call Gary 658-5092
www.garymassage.com
Cleaning
Cleaning done right. 41 yrs. expr. - detail
oriented - minimum 3 hrs. dependable.
Refs. free estimates - flexible. Please call
Brenda, Call 724-2338 or Vanessa 6253529
Award winning In-your home tutoring.
Math, Science, Language Arts, etc. 2711362 Call John McCarthy 271-1362
ESL Tutor (English-as-a-second-language)
Adult students only. Grammar, listening
comprehension, writing, conversation,
cultural situations, TOEIC & TOEFL
preparation. Private lessons in your home,
office, or at Madeira Library. Contact Linda
Pavey for information, rates, and résumé́ of
16 yrs. expr. 513-561-5251 or lindasp62@
msn.com.
Houseman
Housekeeping-cooking-run-errandshome care aide & C.P.R. certified. Light
maintenance, pet care or whatever you need
Affordable part or full time 20 yrs. expr. I.
H. refs. Call 513-484-2426
House cleaning done professionally, the way
it should be. Honest, reliable, dependable,
fully bonded, & insured. Free est. call:
Carol at 575-4930 or cell 967-3837
Upholstering
Quality craftsmanship since 1965. James &
Mary Harris Ph.# 575-0289 fax 575-0793
Mole Control
Professional mole trapping service. Quick
results. 50+ satisfied IH clients. BBB
Member Refs. avail.513-252-MOLE www.
molecatchers.com
Animal Removal.
We catch it all, bats, chipmunks, coyotes,
moles, muskrats, rabbits, raccoons, skunks,
squirrels. Licensed by the O.D.N.R. 24 hr.
emergency service call Kathy at 513-7530288
Pilates builds a better body, relieves stress,
eliminates aches & Pains, develops strong
core & improves flexibility. Joseph Pilate’s
words “Feel better in 10 sessions, look
better in 20, & have a whole new body in
30. group or private reformer classes. Call
513-271-8500
Childbirth Classes
Bradley method, husband coached. Call
Linda at 513-271-3417
Spanish Tutoring
A nice and easy way to learn Spanish. All
ages are welcome!!! It never is too early
or too late. Call Alexandra Cadenas (513)
272-1270 or alexandracadenas@yahoo.
com
Computer/E-Bay Assistance
Village resident & Xavier High School
student available for computer help, (digital
cameras, email, ipods, software issues,
and more) and/or eBay help (buying or
selling). Call or email Brandon Rolfes for
further information. Call - 328-8847 or
email [email protected]
Pet Care
Need your pets fed the next time you go out
of town? Call or email Brandon Rolfes at
328-8847 or [email protected]
Cleaning:
Our services include appliances, kitchen
sinks, floors, countertops, toilets, tubs,
floors & showers, cobwebs, windowsills,
ledges, vacuuming, carpets, stairs & blinds,
vents & ceiling fans. We are dedicated
to achieving customer satisfaction Call
Katrina at 513-731-5415 or cell 368-5696
or Pam at 641-1113
Professional & thorough clean, specializing
in residential & commercial cleaning. We
have an eye for detail. For move info. call
Michele at 513-478-5296
Nanny
Expr. nanny available for full time
employment beginning July 1. Expr.
with infants, toddlers & older children.
Extremely professional, dependable, patient
and trustworthy. Currently employed w/
Kenwood family that is relocating. Call
Leanna at 513-793-2373 or 347-6081
Housekeeping
Springtime is upon us. Need a helping hand
with the basic thing? Call Kathy 513-7530288
Private Swimming Lessons for any ability
children & adults. Your pool or the Blue
Ash YMCA. Call Barb Uible, 271-8179 or
479-5895, Masters swimmer, coach YMCA
instructor.
High School Senior wants summer job
as nanny. Has excellent references &
experience with young children, including
handicap. Call Mae 271-7726
Handyman work, yard work, Housework
- building, maintenance – quality work,
competitive rates, licensed, & insured.
Non-smoker, Chamber of Commerce,
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credit cards accepted. Call Roger Simon, at
513-321-1419
Reliable Pet Care
I will take care of your pet in your own home.
I am an Indian Hill resident and student, am
very reliable, excl. refrs. Comfortable with
all types of pets, even snakes & horses.
Contact Austin at 561-4941
Babysitting
Kenyon College senior with clean driving
record available for summer babysitting.
I am also available for housesitting
Call 521-2811
Beginner French lessons
Call 521-2811
Drum Lessons
Indian Hill and C.C.M. Prep student
available to give drum lessons in my home.
Call Garrett at 561-4941
Errands, etc.
A Concierge Service
Dr’s apt., Hair Apts. Pet service, grocery
shopping, laundry, dry cleaning pick up,
companionship
Call Pat Sinclair 513-891-2367
Personal Service
Staging consultant, interior & exterior
property consultation and staging.
Merchandising, design, & development.
w w w. b e l l e m a i s o n s t y l i n g . c o m A n n e
Clossinger 513-477-4599
Cleaning Service
Work, games, holidays, entertaining &
cleaning. Call us and we’ll help take care
of some of the load. Weekly - bi-weekly
– one time cleans. We guarantee quality.
References available Michelle 513-4901451 cell 513-625-0560
Housecleaning
In May I will have Tuesday & Thursday
open for cleaning homes in Indian Hill.
Weekly, bi-weekly & one time cleaning.
Please call Betty at 513-732-1817
Experienced Woman
Will cook dinner and/or do laundry.
Companion services also available.
References Call 513-242-1910
Home Organizing
Professional Organizer will come to your
home to help you Declutter, Organize,
and Take Control of Your Surroundings.
If moving, help in organizing and sorting
through your belongings to either keep,
sell, or donate them. Will help prep the old
house for sale and set up & organize your
new home. Call Carol @ 937-241-9740 or
email [email protected]
Chrissy’s Residential & Commercial
Cleaning Service 12 yrs. expr. reasonable,
reliable rates. We don’t cut corners, we
clean them. Free estimates. Ask for Chrissy
513-898-9457
Home Healthcare
Will care for your loved one, light
housekeeping & laundry, transport to &
from physician, etc. reasonable, references.
Call Mary (513) 248-8181
Nanny Care
Assist with children, transporting children
to & from activities. Light housekeeping
& laundry. Mary Catherine (513) 248-8181
references
Landscaping Install, removal, maintenance.
Fence installation & repair. Contact Jason
at 513-265-6065. I. H. Village employee
also I. H. references
Neatly done housekeeping, bonded
– insured – free estimates Call 513-4039293
House Cleaning
Honest, reliable person looking to clean
your home.
Reasonable rates, great
references. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly.
Call Sandra at 513-238-5637
Cleaning Service
For a professional and thorough cleaning,
ask for us. We have an eye for detail.
Our service specializing in residential and
commercial cleaning. If you would like
more information or want an estimate call
Michele at (513) 478-5296
Housecleaning, dependable, honest, 5 yrs.
expr. in I. H. refs. available Call 859-6350519
2006 Recycling Top Ten List
Submitted by Karol Osinski Public
Affairs Intern
The numbers are in for Hamilton County
recycling. Last year, County residents
recycled 9.41% of their waste, keeping
33,946 tons of materials from ending up
in the landfill. Congratulations to residents
from the following communities, who
recycled the largest percentage of material
in Hamilton County.
Recyeling Rate Tonnage
1 Wyoming
26.76%
1148.02
2 Mariemont 26.39%
425.14
3 Blue Ash
24.09%
1401.44
4 Indian Hill 20.41%
699.49
5 Montgomery 19.49%
958.68
6 Madeira
17.33%
869
7 Fairfax
15.80%
125.18
8 Terrace Park15.79%
190.88
9 St. Bernard 14.58%
398.15
10 Evendale
14.57%
270.93
Combined, these ten communities
recycled 9,488.51 tons of waste, 28% of the
County’s total. Thank you for your efforts!
The Solid Waste Management District
is responsible for implementing programs
to encourage and promote recycling in
Hamilton County. In some cases, such as
managing Household Hazardous Waste,
this means providing direct programming.
For the most part, however, this is
accomplished by providing residents,
communities and businesses with the tools
and resources they need in order to develop,
offer and participate in recycling and waste
reduction programs.
For more information on recycling,
including information on how to get a bin
or how to start recycling in your home,
office or apartment complex, please visit
www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org or call
the Hamilton County Recycling Hotline at
946-7766.
June 17
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 22
Buckingham Lodge
1861
The First Annual Grand Valley Fishing Tournament
Grand Valley Preserve, a 350 acres site with approximately 150 acres of water was the location for the first annual Grand
Valley Bass Fishing Tournament on April 21. The event was publicized on the village webpage and by word of mouth.
Each team of two people paid a $20 registration fee at the Administration Building. One member of each team had
to be an Indian Hill water customer, and a map of the preserve and a set of rules were
provided for each team. Fishing was from 8:00 – 12:30, and was allowed from boats only,
restricted to small electric trolling engines or hand powered. No live bait was permitted,
only artificial lures. All bass had to be caught and released except those between 11” and
13” long. Prizes were awarded to the person catching the largest fish, and the team with
the most pounds of bass, with a limit of 8 bass. Fish had to be alive to be weighed, so
participants needed either a fishing basket, or cooler with water and some type of aeration
system. The rules stated that a coin toss would break any tie.
Park Manager and former Chief of the Rangers, Col. Will McQueen, organized the
event and reported that at least 10 boats were practicing the day before the tournament.
When Saturday dawned, coffee, juice, and doughnuts were available to all fishermen and
women. The spring weather was perfect – a clear sunny day with temperatures of 45 in
the early morning, rising to 70 by noon. The Village furnished 3 canoes in case entrants
did not have their own boats. Project
Manager George Kipp and several
Rangers assisted McQueen with the
logistics of the event.
Twenty four teams entered the contest. Though there were some
canoes, most anglers brought their own small boats. There were
about 4 youths, most of whom partnered with their fathers. One
adult team of women participated, and about 3 women were on other
teams. A member of Village Council entered, and one man drove from
Columbus OH to partner with his sister. One confident angler was
overheard saying, “I’m in it to win it.”
For over four hours, the teams navigated the interconnected lakes,
strategically casting into the clear water. They changed lures, drifted into shallows, went to secret hotspots, and used
various casts to attract largemouth bass from the honey holes of Grand Valley. Some had more luck/skill than others. Col.
McQueen and a Ranger patrolled in the Bass Tracker, checking to make sure all participants were safe, and conforming to
the rules.
The winning team of Mike Sparks and Rick Hartig had 8 fish weighing 11 pounds, 14 ounces. Sparks and Bob Watson
tied for catching the largest bass, which weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces. Some teams caught 40 bass, while others got
skunked. Interested spectators – friends and spouses – watched the weigh-in and joined participants at the complimentary
buffet lunch. McQueen presented the awards, including two Quantum rods and reels, a Ruthven print, and large tackle
boxes. Door prizes (hats, tee shirts, and merchant gift certificates) were distributed. All agreed that it had been a superb
morning.
According to an old adage, “in fishing there are good days and bad days, but even the bad days are almost always
good days”. April 21 qualified. When Park Manager McQueen assured everyone of more fishing tournaments, there was
energetic applause.
MAY 31, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 23
THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Historical Society
Ohio Corporation
In March of 1974 the Indian Hill
Historical Museum Association was
approved by the office of the Secretary of
State of Ohio as a corporation. In 1991
the organization was granted permission
by that same office to be known also
as The Indian Hill Historical Society.
The Society is further registered as
a Charitable Organization with the
Attorney General’s office in Columbus.
2007-08 Schedules
To Be Mailed This
Summer
Watch your mailboxes for the familiar
annual brochure of the Society, which
will list the programs planned for the
upcoming season. This will reach the
homes of residents toward the end of
the summer.
Summerhouse
Road
Summerhouse Road
This private lane branches off near
the south end of Drake Road. Its
name is reminiscent of the trend in
the 1920’s to build summer houses on
the Hill to escape the city heat. It is
now the site of three large year-round
homes.
Society Honors Peg Gillespie
Peg Gillespie, President of the Indian Hill Historical Society, was honored by
the Board of Trustees on May 8th with a dinner party at The Little Red Schoolhouse.
Recognition was given to Mrs. Gillespie for her service to the community and to
the Society during her thirteen years at the helm. Also honored were the previous
Presidents of the organization.
Peg Gillespie was the seventh President of the group since its founding in 1973.
Several highlights of her time in office were initiation of Indian Hill’s Bicentennial
Celebration in 1995, the publication of Virginia S. White’s second edition of From
Camargo to Indian Hill, the certification of the Society by the Ohio Association of
Historical Societies and Museums, and the establishment of the Hauck Library and
Research Center in Buckingham Lodge. Mrs. Gillespie will continue as a member
of the Board of Trustees.
Barbara Hauck has been elected to replace Peg for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. A
member of the Board of Trustees since 1987, Barb has served as a Vice-President
of the Society since 1994.
Society’s Status
As 501 (c) (3)
The Indian Hill Historical Society
holds the IRS designation of 501 (c) (3)
as an organization. This was awarded to
the IHHS in 1974. The significance of
this status is that donors to the Historical
Society can consider their contributions
to be tax deductible.
Contributors to the Historical Society
are advised to consult with their tax
attorney or accountant to make them
aware of this designation.
Society Certified
By OAHSM
The Ohio Association of Historic
Societies and Museums (of which our
local society is a member) awarded to
The Indian Hill Historical Society the
designation of “Certified” in 1997. To
reach this level of recognition required
submitting accreditation for Board of
Trustees, Officers, financial report, and
detailed reports on such subjects as
Acquisitions, Policy of Ethics, Code of
Regulations, and Policy Statements.
This honor was awarded by OAHSM
at the Regional Meeting in Blanchester
in March, 1998.
Buildings Leased to
Historical Society
The two landmark buildings associated
with the Historical Society are The Little
Red Schoolhouse (c.1873) located at
the intersection of Given and Camargo
Roads and Buckingham Lodge (c.1860)
at 8650 Camargo Road. Both of these
historic structures are owned by the
Village of Indian Hill and are leased to
the Historical Society.
The Little Red Schoolhouse was also
known as the Washington Heights
School and is used for Historical
Society functions and meetings and is
available for rental for parties, seminars,
etc. Buckingham Lodge (also known
as the Bonnell House) is the site of
the Historical Society’s office and the
Hauck Library and Resource Center.
[email protected]
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