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the village of indian hill, ohio
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO Village Website www.ihill.org Volume No. LXVII COUNCIL ACTIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 25, 2008 • First reading of an ordinance establishing provisions for competitive video service authorizations, establishing fees, defining certain terms and authorizing the City Manager to provide certain notice to the video service providers offering video service in the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio pursuant to state authorization. (Council anticipates passing this ordinance on an emergency basis • First reading of an ordinance changing the charges and fees to be charged by the Water Works March 7, 2008 Department of the Village of Indian Hill for new water service connections for customers, amending Section 51.37 SERVICE BRANCH REGULATIONS and changing the rates to be charged for water supplied to customers, and amending Section 51.55 RATES of the Code of Ordinances. (Council expects to have a second reading on this ordinance at the March 24, 2008 Council meeting, and a third reading and emergency passage of the ordinance at the April 21, 2008 Council meeting. The texts of both ordinances are available on the Village Website: www.ihill.org. Number 24 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS February 19, 2008 • Approved swap of resource protected areas located on lot #6 of Morton Meadows Subdivision. All Village offices will be closed on Friday March 21 for Good Friday • Council expressed unanimous support for replacing the national police accreditation program with a locally based program. VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL PUBLIC MEETING DATES MARCH , 2008 Green Areas Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m. March 5, 2008 5:30 p.m. April 2, 2008 Council 7:30 p.m.March 24 , 2008 Planning Commission 7:30 p.m.March 18, 2008 All public meetings are held in the Council Chamber of the Village Administration Building, 6525 Drake Road. Everyone is encouraged to attend these “open meetings”. Committee meetings are also open to the public. A schedule of these meetings may be obtained from the City Manager’s office. Points of Interest Pg. 3 2008 Public Works Fire Hydrant Flushing. Pg. 4 Fire Dept. “Home Fire Safety” Pg. 5 Ranger Chat Pg. 6 Save Our Forests: Green Areas article & Recyclable Toters for sale Pg.8 Job Opportunities Pg. 11 Grand Valley Bass Tournament and Dog Leash information Pg. 12 2008 Easter Egg Hunt 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. COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE MARCH 14 BY 4:30 PM FEBRUARY 8, 2008 INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 2 THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO CHURCHES ARMSTRONG CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5125 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 - 561-4220 www.armstrongchapel.org Greg Stover, Senior Pastor Nathan Custer, Associate Pastor Stanley Lawrence, Associate Pastor Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students 8:20 a.m. Traditional Worship in Old Chap 9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sancuary 11:10 a.m. Contemp Worship in Sanctuary Adult Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 9:40 and 11:00 Student Christian Education at 9:40 Children’s Christian Education at 9:40 and 11:00 Nursery care provided at 9:40 and 11:00 Student Ministries on Wed. at 7:00 p.m. THE INDIAN HILL CHURCH Episcopal-Presbyterian 6000 Drake Road Telephone: 561-6805 www.indianhillchurch.org , Episcopal Rector David Hawley, Presbyterian Pastor Michelle Metcalf, Youth Director Ann Pardue, Christian Education Director Worship Schedule 8:00 a.m. Episcopal Holy Eucharst 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship (Presbyterian and Episcopal services on alternating Sundays) Education for Children Childcare CINCINNATI FRIENDS MEETING 8075 Keller Road - 791-0788 www.cincinnatifriends.org Dan Kasztelan, Pastor Michael Clement, Interim Team Pastor SUNDAY: Meeting for Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:00 a.m. (Carry-in lunch every first Sunday of the month; business meeting every second Sunday) Nursery and childcare provided SONRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH Office: 203 Mill Street Milford, OH 45150 576-6000 Church Services Located at Mariemont High School 3812 Pocahontas Avenue Mariemont, Ohio Jeff Aringgon, Pastor Schedule of Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship and Children’s Program Childcare Provided For all Services HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH 6905 Given Road Cincinnati Country Day High School Theater 272-5800 Office: 7800 Laurel Avenue, Madeira Chad Hovind, Teaching Pastor Schedule of Sunday Service 9:15 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m Horizon Classic Service - Separate programs specifically designed for newborn through high school seniors GREENACRES ARTS CENTER 8400 Blome Road, 45243 513-793-2787 OFFICIAL DIRECTORY VILLAGE COUNCIL 6525 Drake Road Eppa Rixey IV, Mayor David T. Ottenjohn, Vice Mayor Joseph Beech, III Susan K. Holzapfel Lindsay B. McLean Keith M. Rabenold Mark E. Tullis VILLAGE STAFF Michael W. Burns, City Manager 561-6500 David M. Couch, Assistant City Manager Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt. Donald L. Crain, Solicitor Connie Eberhart, Tax Comm. Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police Police – 561-7000 John Davis, Supt. Water Works and Public Works Dept. 831-3712 Will McQueen Manager/Park Ranger of Grand Valley Preserve 979-6221 Steve Ashbrock, Fire Chief 561-7926 – Business 911 – Fire Call Tim Ingram, Health Commissioner PLANNING COMMISSION Paul F. Madden, Chairperson Jane Koppenhoefer David T. Ottenjohn Charles E. Reynolds Richard C. Wiggers GREEN AREAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Noah Fleischmann, Chairman Mr. T. J. Ackermann Mrs. Robin Armstrong Mr. Luke Boswell Mr. William H. Chatfield Mrs. Missy Cowan Mr. Frank Hamilton Mrs. Carolyn Jones Mrs. Kathy Kranbuhl Mrs. Beth Karp Ms. Pam Middendorff Ms. Natalie Nesbitt Mr. Eppa Rixey Mrs. Lynne Vollmer Mrs. Diane White John A. Bentley, Consultant STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM 4600 Muchmore Road - 561-5151 Christopher P. Daeger GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE Thomas Kanis, Range Supervisor 831-0994 Peter Tsipis, Assistant Supervisor 831-0994 John E. Gross, Jr., Village Representative 561-0696 PERSONNEL ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD Eric Holzapfel George Glover Kim Burke, Chairman MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Edward H. Miller, M.D. Mrs. Patricia Timperman, R.S. Thomas J. Clarke, Jr., D.V.M. INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION 6855 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Barbara A. Hopewell, President Ted Jaroszewicz Vice President Molly Barber Elizabeth Johnston Timothy Sharp Dr. Jane Knudson, Supt. Julia J. Toth, Clerk-Treas. Indian Hill High School Indian Hill Middle School Indian Hill Elementary Indian Hill Primary School 272-4500 272-4522 272-4550 272-4642 272-4703 272-4754 RECREATION COMMISSION Tom Bolser Chairman 891- 4447 Program Coordinator, JackAlley 979-6212 www.ihrecsports.com INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 891-1873 Mrs.Andrew C. Hauck III, President Mrs. Donald C. Harrison, Vice President Mrs. Frank Welsh, Vice President Mr. Stephen Schultz, Secretary Mr. Otto Hausknecht, Treasurer BULLETIN EDITOR Joyce Holder All questions concerning copy for the Bulletin should be directed to the Village office at 561-6500. or [email protected] NEXT ISSUE OF BULLETIN APRIL 4, 2008 Please note that all copy for that issue must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 14 ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd. Church (513) 561-5954 School (513) 561-8020 Religious Education (513) 561-8369 www.stgertrude.org Fr. Ken Letoile, Pastor Sister Mary Sheila O.P., Principal Shari Siebert, Director of Religious Education Mass Schedule: Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM 12:30 & 6:00 PM THE INDIAN HILL CLUB SWIM & TENNIS Dot Lane off Shawnee Run Rd. across from St. Gertrude’s www.ihclub.com MARCH 7, 2008- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 3 WATER WORKS Fire Hydrant Flushing DEPARTMENT 2008 FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING Each spring, the Indian Hill Water Works in conjunction with the Madeira/Indian Hill Fire Department conduct the annual fire hydrant flushing program. The flushing program is very important in maintaining the operation of our water system. Hydrant flushing enhances water quality by removing sediment from the water mains, verifies proper operation of the hydrants and ensures fire fighting capability. If you see a crew flushing a hydrant on your street, avoid running tap water and using the washing machine or dishwasher until the flushing process is complete. In addition, please treat this like any other work zone and drive carefully when encountering one of our work crews. This year our flushing program will begin on March 17 and will continue for six weeks. Water Works crews will be posting signs at intersections to inform residents of flushing in their area. Hydrant Flushing Purposes • • • • • Verifies that fire hydrants are working properly. Flushes sediment from water mains. Checks for closed valves and weak flows in our water system. Verifies fire flows. Improves water quality. Helpful Hints During Hydrant Flushing • There may be a temporary drop in water pressure. • Water may become rusty or cloudy. Discolored water is not harmful. This discolored water will clear up within a few hours. • Avoid washing laundry during scheduled flushing times. Wait until cold water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first. • If pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles. • Avoid running hot water until cold water tap runs clear. If hot water is discolored after cold water tap is clear, run hot water tap to allow hot water tank to clear. Hot water tanks can hold discolored water for some time after the cold water runs clear. Hydrant Flushing Frequently Asked Questions Why Is Hydrant Flushing Necessary? Hydrant flushing enhances water quality by flushing sediment from the water mains. Flushing also verifies the proper operation of hydrants and maintains fire fighting capability. What Should I Do After Hydrant Flushing? • If tap water is used during flushing, it could come out full of sediment that causes discoloration. If you encounter discolor water, shut the water off and wait a several minutes. After waiting, check the clarity by running cold water for a few minutes allowing new water to work its way into your pipes. If the water is clear it is OK to use. If not; wait a few minutes and check again. In some cases, there may be a slight discoloration for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water; it does not affect the water quality. • Avoid washing laundry during scheduled flushing times. Wait until the cold water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first. • If pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles. Why Does My Water Look Funny After Hydrant Flushing? When a hydrant is opened, there will be incidences of discolored water while fine sediment particles are flushed out. There is no health hazard associated with the discolored water. Allow a few hours for discoloration to dissipate. To verify water is clear, run your cold water for a few minutes. Who Do I Call If My Water Just Won’t Clear Up? If discolored water persists for more than a few hours, please contact the billing office at 561-6679. MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 4 Hydrant Flushing Schedule March 17 through March 21 Alberly, Buckingham, Cunningham, Drewry Farm, Fox Hollow, Given (between Terrace Park & Cunningham), Hawk Ridge, Holly Hill, Kroger Farm, Kugler Mill (between Camp Dennison & Camargo), Meadow Grove, Mira Lake, Red Bird Hollow, Shawnee Run (between S.R. 126 & Drake), Whitegate, Wyman. March 24 through March 28 Deep Run, Drake ( between Shawnee Run & Camargo), Given (north of Camargo), Keller (between Given & Loveland Madeira), Old Hickory, Old stable, Pipewell, Post & Rail, Spooky Hollow (between Given & Loveland Madeira), Tangle Ridge; March 31 through April 4 Adams, Ahwenasa, Camargo Club, Chinquapin, Chumani, Crabtree, Demar, Drake (between Indian Hill & Shawnee Run), Graves (between Drake & Miami), Graves Lake, Greylock, Hunters Trail, Loan Oak, Marblehead, Miami (between Shawnee Run & water tower), Mohican, North Clippinger, Peregrine, Rettig, Sentinel Ridge, Shadyglen, Shawnee Run (between Drake & Miami), South Clippinger, Sugarun, Surryhill, Towhee, Tupelo; April 7 through April 11 Blome, Calderwood, Deer Crossing, Eagle Ridge, Finley, Fox Cub, Hoffman Farm, Keller (west of Blome), Kugler Mill (west of Loveland Madeira), Loveland Madeira, Manor Hill, Perin, Ravenswalk, Remington, Sleepy Hollow, Spiritwood, Spooky Hollow (west of Loveland Madeira), Spooky Ridge, Tall Trail; April 14 through April 18 Algonquin, Annesdale, Beacon Hill, Brill, Burley Hills, Camaridge, Camaridge Place, Cayuga, Drake (south of Indian Hill), Eustisfarm, Foxgate, Graves (west of Miami), Hilltop, Indian Heights, Indian Hill (west of Drake), Indian Run, Indian Trail, Miami (south of water tower), Muchmore Point, sorrel, Summerhouse, Taft Place, Tecumseh, Varner, Walnut Woods; April 21 through April 25 Brill (between Drake & Miami), Brillwood, Councilrock, Graves (between Miami & Pamlico), Greydonmeadow, Hobbit, Indian Hill (east of Drake), Indian Ridge, Ivy Farm, Noel, Old Indian Hill, Pamlico, Red Fox, Stonebarn, Walton Creek, Waring, William Henry Harrison, Willow Hills. Home Fire Safety: Consider the Candle and the Cigarette Two of the biggest causes of residential fires are the candle and the cigarette. Annually, candles are responsible for about 18,000 residential fires and cigarettes cause about 80,000 fires. These fires contribute to most residential home fire deaths— with cigarettes fires being the uncontested winner—killing about 800 people each year in the United States. Despite more stringent regulations for fire-resistive upholstery and bedding materials, Cigarettes, other “smoking materials” and candles continue to be major preventable causes for residential fires. The health hazard of smoking is well documented—we’ll concentrate on the FIRE safety hazard here. To reduce the risk of fire from cigarettes in your home, NEVER smoke is bed. Extinguish all smoking materials carefully and thoroughly and always use an appropriate ashtray to hold such materials during smoking. Before final discard – smoking materials should be rechecked and/or wetted before being placed in a trash can. Preferably, the trash can receiving such materials should always be OUTSIDE. Candle safety starts with the realization that a candle is an open flame—a source of fire! Only burn candles under constant supervision. Never leave your house, the room or go to sleep with a candle burning. A minimum of 1 foot should exist between a candle and any flammable material. Pay close attention to curtains that might be blown into the flame. Preferable, all candles should be burned in a special candle holder, with a “hurricane” surrounding. Common to both cigarette and candle safety is to closely control and supervise matches and lighters. Both should always be kept out of the reach of children. Candles and Cigarettes --- Just a few words toward your fire safety from the Madeira & Indian Hill Joint Fire District. We work for you—call us with questions and concerns! MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 5 RANGER CHAT There is a new look to the Rangers this year. Starting February 1st, the winter uniform has returned to a green shirt and green pants. The uniform is reminiscent of the Rangers history with the West Virginia State Police. In 1929, Sergeant Lynn Black was recruited from the West Virginia State Police, to become the first Police Chief. Sergeant Black resigned from the Rangers in February 1931 to head the newly formed Hamilton County Police Patrol and later left there to become the first Superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The summer uniform will return to the tan shirt and green pants. Also this year, new patrol squads were started. The police department consists of four squads, each of which has a lieutenant, three patrolmen and a dispatcher. Beginning this month, a squad preview will be done. This month’s squad is lead by Lieutenant Rich White. In May of this year, he will begin his 20th year with the department. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1999. Rich received a B.A. in History from North Carolina State University and played several years of professional baseball. Ptl. Shawn Perdue started with the Rangers in 2003. Shawn began his career in 1998. Through his career, Shawn has been a firearms instructor, school resource officer and has been a member of the S.W.A.T. team. He served in the United States Army Reserve as a Military Policeman and holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Northern Kentucky University. Ptl. Keith Lang has been a police officer since 1995. He has been with the Rangers since 2003. Keith is the departments Crash Reconstructionist. He has a B.A. in Criminology from The Ohio State University. Disp. Rachel Lefker started with the Rangers in June of 2006. Rachel has been a dispatcher since 1995. During her career, she has been a shift supervisor with Clermont County Communications. Rachel has received training through The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials Institute. This squad is currently short a patrolman. This position should be filled in April. (L-R) Ptl. Shawn Perdue, Lt. Rich White, Disp. Rachel Lefker, Ptl. Keith Lang MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 6 Police Solicitations Several times a year, the Rangers receive calls from residents with regards to phone solicitations claiming to represent the Rangers or other local police agencies. The solicitor may be calling in reference to youth organizations, police athletic leagues and may mention the Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Departments or the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). While these groups may be legitimate, we do not authorize our agencies name to be used in their solicitation. The Indian Hill Rangers Benefit Fund, comprised exclusively of current and retired Rangers, is the only legitimate 501 (c) (4) organization that represents the police officers of Indian Hill. While the Indian Hill Rangers Benefit Fund does accept private donations, it does not solicit over the phone. If you receive a call like this, we recommend getting as much information as possible before donating. If you are ever in doubt about any business or charity, check the organization with the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org or 513-421-3015. If there are any questions, call the Rangers. If you have any questions about this article or any crime prevention topic, please contact me at 561-7000 or [email protected]. Ptl. Dean Ramsey Crime Prevention Specialist, Indian Hill Rangers SAVE OUR FORESTS BY BETH KARP, NOAH FLEISHMAN, JOHN BENTLEY Invasive plants were mostly brought from other parts of the world by wellintentioned gardeners and landscapers. Gradually the seeds from these plants were spread by birds throughout the region, well beyond the borders of the carefully tended gardens they were meant to beautify. Now invasive plants compete with our native flora for water and sunlight. They grow rampantly and take over host tree canopies, using them as support and eventually killing them. They also crowd out native wildflowers on the forest floor. It is our hope to establish an annual invasive plant management program. Many municipalities around the country have been doing this with great success. Our plan is to start with the removal of honeysuckle on visible Green Areas property, starting with a newly acquired parcel on Muchmore Road. Eventually we plan to remove invasive plants from a majority of Green Areas property, the goal being to bring back the natural aesthetic beauty and health of our forests. Residents are urged to clear their own properties of non-native plants that are having so negative an impact on our many wooded acres. Information about how to eradicate invasive plants will be made available to residents in upcoming bulletin articles. In the meantime, now is an ideal time to kill honeysuckle plants, before the leaves come out. The simple process requires that immediately after the honeysuckle trunk is cut, using a chain saw or heavy-duty pruning saw, a concentrated dose of Roundup –type brush killer (glyphosate) must be applied to the fresh cut within minutes. If the roundup is not applied immediately, the cut will seal and the roots will generate new growth within weeks. Temperature should be above 50 degrees F. For further information about invasive plants, please visit the Midwest Invasive Plant Network website http://www.mipn.org/ or The Ohio Nature Conservancy Invasive plant distribution map and look for future articles in the bulletin. Recycling Toters Available for Purchase The new recycling toters are now available for purchase. There are two sizes to choose from. A 64 gallon toter is available for $55.00 and a 95 gallon toter is available for $63.00. The dimensions of the 64 gallon toter are 24 inches by 24 inches square and 44 inches tall. The 95 gallon toter is 30 inches by 30 inches and 48 inches tall. They both have wheels for easy handling and a lid to keep in odor and seal out rain or pests. All recycling can now be mixed together. We also accept cardboard and mixed paper along with the other recyclables. Toters are to be used for RECYCLING ONLY, we do not have the equipment to lift toters on our garbage collection vehicles. If you are interested in purchasing a recycling toter, please call the Public Works Department at 831-3712. MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 7 Acceptable Recycling Material Paper and Cardboard Newspaper, mixed paper, office paper, magazines, milk cartons, cereal boxes, junk mail and cardboard are ALL ACCEPTABLE. Boxes must be empty and broken down. Large amounts of boxes must be scheduled as a special pickup by calling the Public Works Department at 831-3712. Plastic All plastic bottles and jars with a #1 or #2 recycling symbol on the bottom. Aluminum Beverage and Steel Food Cans Soda, pop, beer, and steel food or soup cans are acceptable. Glass All glass bottles and jars are acceptable. Please no used pesticide or herbicide containers, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, or ceramics. ROWE ARBORETUM NEWS Hopefully you have seen invitations in earlier issues of this bulletin to visit the arboretum. If not, the offer is still open. Please feel free to come and view over 1500 different kinds of woody plants, all displayed and many labeled, while you leisurely stroll the gravel paths. Come and enjoy the quiet surroundings and let your mind wander. We hope you don’t mind a small distraction now and then though. Over a hundred and fifty different kinds of birds have been spotted among the gardens and they can’t be trusted to be quiet all the time. Spring is coming soon but try not to wait until then. Since our collections are centered around evergreen types, the late winter snows and ice do add a little something extra to the gardens. So bring your camera! Where is the Arboretum? It’s at 4600 Muchmore Road and is open from dawn to dusk everyday. Annual membership renewal notices will be arriving shortly. The Stanley M. Rowe Arboretum Committee wishes to thank all of you who support the Arboretum with your very generous contributions and voluntary memberships. Even though admission is free, memberships and other support efforts help the Arboretum get closer to its goal of being selfsustaining. It is hopeful that the Arboretum someday can rely on its own endowment. Our members are helping us achieve that goal and for that we are very much appreciative. Would you like more information about becoming a member? Please do not hesitate to call 561-5151 or email us at [email protected]. We’ll be glad to send you an information packet. Thank you. BULLETIN INSERTS Bulletin inserts are only for Village associated organizations such as churches, scouts, schools, clubs, committees, Historical Society and Greenacres. They are not for personal or business advertising. Because the printer has to collate all the flyers and insert them by hand, they must be printed on 20 lb. paper. Please send no more than one insert per publication. Also, consider putting an ad in instead of an insert. We can print a page or 1/2 page. The deadline for getting a flyer in the Bulletin is the same as the deadline for articles. For more information, call Joyce Holder at the Village office at 561-6500 or email [email protected] SPCA CINCINNATI SEARCHING FOR AN ANIMAL HERO Animal Hero to be honored at 2008 Fur Ball Is your dog or cat a hero? If so SPCA Cincinnati wants to hear about it. SPCA Cincinnati is holding a contest for their Animal Hero Award. To qualify, write a one-page essay on why your animal is a hero. Your essay must be received no later than March 24, 2008. Please send your essay, along with your name, address and phone number to: [email protected] or mail directly to: SPCA Cincinnati, Animal Hero Award Contest, 3949 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. The winner of this contest will receive the 2008 Animal Hero Award from SPCA Cincinnati and will be awarded two tickets to SPCA Cincinnati’s 2008 Fur Ball, Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Duke Energy Center. The top three animal hero stories will be published in the 2008 Fur Ball catalog. The winner will be contacted by phone no later than March 31, 2008. SPCA Cincinnati, located at 3949 Colerain Avenue and 11900 Conrey Road (temporarily closed), is a private not-forprofit organization that serves animals and families 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The shelter provides adoption services, reunites lost animals with their owners, offers obedience training, and prevents animal cruelty. Through humane education programs, the SPCA’s goal is to instill a love of all life in children and adults alike. For more information about SPCA Cincinnati, visit the web site at www.SPCACincinnati.org or call (513) 541-6100. MARCH7, 2008- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 8 SUMMER JOB STEPHAN FIELD The Indian Hill Recreation Commission is now accepting applications for a position at Stephan Field for the summer park program. The program will run from June 16 through August 1, 2008. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. This is a full time position as a Park Director Applications should include: SUMMER JOB STEPHAN FIELD The Indian Hill Recreation Commission is now accepting applications for a position at Stephan Field for the summer park program. The program will run from June 16 through August 1, 2008. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. This is a full time position as an assistant to the two Park Directors Applications should include: Name Address School or Non-Summer Employment Telephone Number Experience and qualifications Interest Name, address, and telephone number of a reference. Name Address School or Non-Summer Employment Telephone Number Experience and qualifications Interest Name, address, and telephone number of a reference. Please mail applications by April 1st to: Please mail applications by April 1st to: Jack Alley Recreation Coordinator 6525 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Jack Alley Recreation Coordinator 6525 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 IH Historical Society Administrator For the first time in more than 15 years, the Indian Hill Historical Society, a non-profit organization, is seeking candidates to fill the position of Administrator. The mission statement of the Society is “Keeping Indian Hill’s Past and Present Alive for the Future.” To assist in fulfilling this mission, the successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in the following: • Clear and creative writing of program materials and news releases • Accurate accounting of income and expenses • Supervising property maintenance • Assisting in planning and executing monthly program meetings • Working with a volunteer Board of Trustees This is a paid position and requires 30 to 40 hours per week. Please send resumes to Rosemary Welsh, P.O. Box 42861, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 or via email to [email protected] MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 9 MEET THE NEWEST EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ken Ratliff Hello, my name is Ken Ratliff. I have worked for the Public Works Dept. since May 2007. I am 34 and have been married to my wife Valerie for 8 yrs. We have two daughters, Caitlin (7) and Lauren (3). My family & I reside in Bethel. I previously worked in the automotive service industry where I was a technician for fourteen yrs. & shop foreman 2 yrs. In my time away from work, I enjoy working in my garage at home on various projects. I am excited & happy to be working for the Village & am looking forward to many years of service Jared Hamann Hello, my name is Jared Hamann. I started with the Village of Indian Hill in May of 2007 after leaving a restoration and detail company I worked with for over eight yrs. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife Alicia, who I’ve been with for almost 5 yrs. and my sixteen month old son Cohen. Some of my hobbies include playing softball & golf. I look forward to serving the Village for many years to come Ron Freson Hello, my name is Ron Freson. I’m 23 yrs old & have been employed with the Village of Indian Hill since July 2007. I currently work in the waste collections dept.every Tuesday through Thursday and perform various other tasks on the remaining days. I’m looking forward to a bright future with the Village in my years to come. When I’m not working for the Village, I’m busy remodeling my first house. In my spare time, I enjoy playing softball & hanging out with friends Joel Brinson Hello, my name is Joel Brinson; I am twenty five years old. I have been an employee of the Village of Indian Hill since August of 2007. My previous employer was the Greenacres Foundation on Spooky Hollow Road. I enjoy spending time with my wife and two young daughters. I spend my free time hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. I look forward to being a member of the Service Department for many years to come. Brian Counts Hello, my name is Brian Counts. I began employment with the Village in May of 2007 after leaving my lawn care and landscaping business. My current position within the waste division entails weekly service to the residents. I have resided in Cincinnati my entire life and enjoy spending my free time with my wife and two daughters. My hobbies include outdoor activities such as mountain biking, landscaping, auctions and E-bay. It has been an honor to join the Indian Hill Public Works Dept. I proudly look forward to providing superior service to the residents and maintaining the Village for the entire duration of my career. MARCH 7, 2008- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 10 2008-2009 INDIAN HILL PHONE DIRECTORY Preparation for the new Indian Hill Phone Directory is underway and will be printed in the Spring of 2008. Please check your directory listing for correct spelling and phone number. If you are new to the Village and are not listed in the 2006-2007 Directory please send your name, address and phone # to the address below. Also, let us know if you would like both husband and wife’s name listed and/or children’s phone number. Send all corrections or additions for the directory to the address below. Or email it to [email protected] Village of Indian Hill Joyce R. Holder 6525 Drake Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL 2008 BULLETIN SCHEDULE COPY DEADLINE PUBLICATION DATE FRIDAY - MARCH 14 FRIDAY – APRIL 4 FRIDAY - APRIL 11 FRIDAY – MAY 2 FRIDAY - MAY 8 FRIDAY – MAY 30 FRIDAY JUNE 6 FRIDAY – JUNE 27 NO PUBLICATION IN JULY OR AUGUST FRIDAY - AUGUST 8 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 5 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 12 FRIDAY – OCTOBER 10 FRIDAY – OCTOBER 17 FRIDAY – OCTOBER 31 FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7 FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 26 FRIDAY – DECEMBER 5 FRIDAY –DECEMBER 26 REMEMBER TO LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE YOUR BULLETIN AD We have Bulletin ads that have been running for several months. Please remember that you need to contact us before each new issue of the Bulletin to let us know whether or not you want your ad to run again. We will be eliminating ads that have been in for some time without any contact with the person who requested it be put in. Please let us know by email jholder@ihill. org, phone 561-6500 or Fax 561-8137 Bradley Wurth Johnson Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Sigma Alpha lambda is proud to announce that Bradley Wurth Johnson of Cincinnati, OH, has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda. National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Georgia. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Brad Johnson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson of Indian Hill. MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 11 Grand Valley 3rd Annual Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch provided after weigh-in *Team* Registration Fee - $25.00 *One team member must be an Indian Hill Water Customer Photo ID required at time of registration Registration forms can be picked up at the Village of Indian Hill Administration Building Registration deadline is Monday, April 21, 2008 by 4:00 p.m. All Registration forms and fees must be turned in at the Indian Hill Administration Building For any questions, call Will McQueen at 513-979-6221 Dogs on Leash The management at Grand Valley Preserve is requesting cooperation from all visitors 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. Visitors will be given one warning. On the second violation, they will be requested to leave the Preserve. The leash restriction will be in effect from March 15 through June 30, 2008. 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. While all other nature preserves require dogs to be JOHN RUTHVEN PAINTING LIMITED EDITION PRINT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC The Grand Valley property, purchased by the Village, inspired noted wildlife artist John Ruthven to paint a picture entitled “The Great Blue Heron of Grand Valley.” Mr. Ruthven donated the painting to the village to help raise funds to support the Grand Valley preserve area through a print program. The original print is on display at the Village Administration office. The Village has purchased a limited edition of 200 signed and numbered prints that are being sold unframed for $75.00 each available on a first come first serve basis. The prints can be purchased at the Village Administration office, 6525 Drake Road. Payment for the prints should be made by cash or check, made out to the Village of Indian Hill. Please call 561-6500 for more information or questions. MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 12 THE KEEP ON DANCING BALLET & MODERN JAZZ STUDIO STUDENTS OF MRS. JONATHAN ROSENTHAL ARE WINNERS AGAIN! Students of Mrs. Jonathan Rosenthal, Director of the MRS. ROSENTHAL WAS VERY PROUD Keep on Dancing Ballet & Modern Jazz Studio, attended OF EVERY ONE OF HER STUDENTS. SHE the Dance Educators of America Competition on January CONGRATULATES THEM ALL. 26, 2008. Soloists won the following awards. •Ballet “Serenity” Platinum 3rd Grand Champion in THE 2008 Division & a Scholarship VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL •Ballet “Magic Garden” Gold 2nd Grand Champion in Division, and a Scholarship ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Won the Delicious & Delightful Technique Award WILL TAKE PLACE Won Best Demi Pliay • Ballet Pointe “Tchaikovsky Waltz - Gold and a AT STEPHAN FIELD Scholarship. ON SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Gold trophies were awarded to the following Duet • Ballet ” Illumination which also won 1st Grand 2:00 p.m. Champion in.Division. Awarded 2 scholarships. • Duet Ballet “Romance” which also won 3rd Grand RAIN DAY WILL BE AT 2:00 pm Champion in Division ON SATURDAY MARCH 22 • Duet Lyrical “Now we are Free” • Ballet Group “Lost in Paradise” also won 1st Grand Champion in Division. • Ballet Group “Mirror of Dreams” Won the smooth as silk Award for dancing in unison and smooth technique. • Ballet Group “Ballet Variation” also won 3rd Grand Champion in Division. Won the Best Costuming overall. Grand Champion awards are presented to the dances with the overall highest points in their division. Mrs. Rosenthal was presented with a prestigious cash MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 13 Emerald Ash Borer Update The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been found in more locations in Hamilton County since the county’s first in early 2007. There are now 5 confirmed infestations, 4 of which are in Anderson Township and Newtown. None have been found in Indian Hill as of yet. EAB is an invasive insect pest from Asia which feeds on all ash species. It is presumed to have arrived in the U.S. during the 1990’s in various forms of wood crating. In the U.S. there are no known predators, so presently the insect has no natural enemies here and has free reign to kill every ash tree in North America. The borer does its damage in the larval stage tunneling under the bark and feeding on the living tissues, resulting in girdling and death of the above portions of the tree. They can grow into adults, emerge, mate, and re-infest lower on the same tree or move onto other ashes. It does not matter what the health of the tree is, healthy or dying, they will attack it. 34 counties in Ohio have been quarantined which means there are laws that stipulate there cannot be any transportation of hardwood products out of those counties. Federal law also covers the quarantine for the state of Ohio which does not allow any wood products to cross state lines. These quarantines apply to all non-coniferous (cone-bearing) species. No logs, firewood, lumber, mulch, etc. may be moved out of a quarantined county or state. Heavy fines are levied if caught. Quite a number of ash trees are in Indian Hill and Hamilton County with some areas having up to 25% of the existing forest made up of ashes. A stand of newly infested trees can be totally eliminated in 6 years. A single infested tree may take up to 5-6 years to die. Applying insecticides will not eradicate the borer, but it is possible to apply certain products to help protect an ash. No product has yet to be 100% effective. Approximately 10 products are currently under ongoing research studies. Our native ash tree borers unfortunately require a different insecticide for control, so it is even costlier to try to completely protect an ash tree at this time. So far it has been proven that smaller trees are the easiest to save. A bright spot of hope appeared in 2007 as a parasitoid wasp was discovered on EAB outside of the trial area where research was being done with another natural parasite. It is hopeful that someday this will result in a biological control of EAB. In the meantime we can only help prevent its spread and possibly treat the trees that are important in our landscape. Options given at a recent lecture are as follows. 1. Do nothing and let nature take its course. 2. Removal of ash trees and replace before an infestation occurs. 3. Annual insecticide applications must be given non-stop to even hope for a tree’s safe future. It has been noted that many communities have already put policies and procedures in place concerning their dealings with this invasion. It has been recommended that if you have an ash tree that is going to need a certain degree of pruning care in the foreseeable future, it may be more economical to go ahead with its removal now and plant another tree specie in its place. If your tree is fine and not in proximity of a current infestation, you can invest in preventative insecticidal treatments or wait until a solution comes along. Main items to look for when inspecting your ash trees are these. Infested trees die from the top down and the tree will grow many new sprouts below the damaged or killed upper portions. If this is the case and you have 1/8” diameter D-shaped adult exit holes in the bark, chances are you have EAB. Another indicator are serpentine tunnels filled with frass (sawdustlike borer poop) found under the bark. It is highly recommended that you call 1-888-OHIO-EAB to report any findings such as those listed here. Please also be aware of unscrupulous people scamming homeowners into treatments or tree removals. It is highly recommended that you investigate tree care companies with the Better Business Bureau and avoid advice from unsolicited sources. For more information and pictures of EAB and its destruction, check out these websites: www.emeraldashborer.info www.ohioagriculture.gov/eab www.ashalert.osu.edu Submitted by: Chris Daeger Rowe Arboretum DELIVERY NOTICE Bulletin readers and advertisers are advised that the Bulletin is delivered via bulk mail, which may be subject to delays. The Village cannot assume responsibility for the delivery of time sensitive material MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN PAGE 14 INDIAN HILL WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB Our January meeting was held in the home of Rose Topping for a pot luck lunch. Jackie DeWitt, who is a preplanning advisor for the Spring Grove Cemetery, gave a very informative talk which we all enjoyed. On February 27, Carole Monday will talk about Hamilton County parks and Ohio heritage Food and Herbs. Please join us. For more information, you may call President Maxine Blotter at 561-7523 or Rose Topping at 271-8681. Indian Hill’s Siple Wins Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year Award High School Football Coach to be Honored February 21 Indian Hill High School’s Kevin Siple has been named the winner of the Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year Award presented by National City. Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis will present Siple with the award on February 21 at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Banquet at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. The award honors one of the Tri-State’s best high school football coaches for their contributions on the field as well as their teaching skills, sportsmanship, dedication to their players and the community and commitment to education. “Kevin is a great coach and mentor for his players at Indian Hill,” said Lewis. “The impact he and his wife are making with their foundation serves as a great example of community involvement for us all.” In the past year, Siple and his wife, Sharon, started a foundation that helps single moms provide support for their families. Their foundation has reached out to many families in need throughout the Tri-State, and has great potential to make a difference in families beyond the Indian Hill borders. As the Head Coach of Indian Hill’s football team for the past 15 years, Siple has taken his team to the OHSAA playoffs eight times and earned five league championships. In addition to these accomplishments, Siple has also led two back-to-back undefeated seasons that led to many of his players earning league, area and state honors. Siple has vastly increased the football program at Indian Hill with the high school program nearing 100 student-athletes. The middle school program continues to grow, and the youth program he put in place years ago, continues to support and develop the younger players. Past recipients of the Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year Award are Troy Everhart (Winton Woods High School, 2006), Mike Martin (Taft High School, 2005), Rodney Roberts (Springboro High School, 2004) and the inaugural winner, Steve Channell (Edgewood High School, 2003). For more information about the Marvin Lewis Community Fund, visit www.marvinlewis.org. Indian Hill Middle School presents Willy Wonka Junior, Friday, Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 pm in the Indian Hill High School Auditorium, 6865 Drake Road. Written by Roald Dahl and directed by Jill Fanning. Music directed by Heather Koester Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Willy Wonka, the owner of a magical and mysterious chocolate factory invites the audience to join him in a world of pure imagination. Although Wonka excels at making candy, he is ready to retire and find some bright spark to continue his candy confectioning. The Cast includes; Jennifer Alexander, Sarah Dorger, Michelle Dunham, Tekla Gaughan, Amelia Herschede, Alexa Harris, Emily Hooker, Maria Hooker, Will Jaroszewicz, Sam Knowles, Sara Kuhn, Sarah Lowe, Lauren Lytle, Joshua Motley, Olivia Pesci, Blair Powers, Hugh Strike, Courtney Toler, Zach Whittington. With a cast, crew, and ensemble of over 60 middle school students grades 6th – 8th participating in the production, Willy Wonka Junior will delight performers and audiences alike! Songs include: Pure Imagination; Golden Age of Chocolate; The Candy Man; I Eat More; Think Positive; I See It All On TV; Cheer Up, Charlie; (I’ve Got a) Golden Ticket; At The Gates; In This Room Here; Oompa-Loompa-DoompadeeDoo; There’s No Knowing; Chew It; I Want It Now!; Finale; and more! Tickets are $5 at the door. Box office opens at 6:15 pm Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. All proceeds benefit the Indian Hill Middle School theatre programs. For more information, contact Martha Carroll Stephen, 513-519-5524 or [email protected]/ To order tickets prior to the night of show go to this link. http://www.ih.k12.oh.us/. NewsUpdates/MACS/WillyWonka2008tickets.pdf MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 15 CCDS Inducts Students into Cum Laude Society The Cincinnati Country Day School chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducted 14 new members during its annual assembly on February 5th. The Cum Laude Society was founded at the Tome School in Maryland in 1906 with the purpose of encouraging and recognizing true scholarship among secondary school students. The Society consists of 344 chapters, approximately two dozen of which are located in public schools and the rest in independent schools in the United States, Canada, England, France, and Spain. Approximately 4000 students are inducted nationwide each year. At CCDS, students are inducted into the Society on the basis of their grade point averages during the previous year and the first semester of the current year. Ten percent of the members of each graduating class are inducted as juniors, and an additional ten percent are inducted as seniors. They are honored at an Upper School assembly in February, and then again at a dinner in March, where they receive their Cum Laude pins. This year’s inductees are Class of 2008 Josef Beyersdorfer (Terrace Park) Jeffrey Bismayer (Indian Hill) Amanda Cohen (Indian Hill) Peter Dayton (Terrace Park) Utsav Hegde (Blue Ash) Varun Kejriwal (Blue Ash) Kyle Scully (Taft) Class of 2009 Kevin Breneman (Anderson) Amanda Meixner (Indian Hill) Allison Rue (Loveland) Brittani Smith (Forest Park) Anna-Alycia Tucker (Mason) Maxfield Victor (Anderson) Sara Yacyshyn (Anderson) The following members of the Class of 2008 were inducted last year as juniors: Maya Amoils (Indian Hill) Kyle Ayers (Loveland) Samantha Barney (Newtown) Carly Cantor (Blue Ash) Brooke Heinichen (Indian Hill) Rick Hynden (Indian Hill) David Pease (Indian Hill) Annie Racine (Mariemont) Photo ID for photo: Front row – seated – Jeffrey Bismayer, Trey Dayton, Utsav Hegde, Varun Kejriwal, Maya Amoils, Rick Hynden, Carly Cantor, Brooke Heinichen, Joey Beyersdorfer Back row – standing – Brittani Smith, Amanda Meixner, Kevin Breneman, Sara Yacyshyn, Allison Rue, Anna-Alycia Tucker, Annie Racine, Amanda Cohen Missing from photo: Kyle Scully, Max Victor, Kyle Ayers, Samantha Barney, David Pease Cincinnati Country Day School, established in 1926, is a private, independent, college preparatory school serving children from early childhood (18 months ) to grade 12. The school is conveniently located in Indian Hill on a beautiful 62-acre campus with over 800 students from 36 public school districts and 54 zip codes. MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 16 A Healthier Ride to School Submitted by: Jasmin Watson-El, Public Affairs Intern The bus ride to school just got healthier for children in the Southwest Ohio region. Mobile sources, like school buses, that run each day for hours on end, are being retrofitted to reduce harmful pollutants released into the air. Ken Edgell, Environmental Administrative Coordinator for Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services (HCDOES), created the Southwest Ohio Clean Diesel Campaign. Edgell wants “to provide a healthier ride and environment for school kids who are on the buses every day.” Goals of the campaign include: • To reduce the air pollution from diesel-powered engines including school buses, on-road and off-road vehicles. • To retrofit all 1994-2004 diesel-powered school buses in Southwest Ohio (approximately 800), to provide a cleaner, healthier ride to school for children. • To educate transportation managers about the numerous emissions reduction devices available for dieselpowered engines. • To promote the successes of the campaign to local media outlets. To date, through grants obtained from the U.S. EPA’s Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program ($120,000); the Duke Energy Foundation ($100,000); and, the OhioKentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments ($24,000), a total of 265 school buses have been retrofitted with diesel oxidation catalysts since 2004. As a result, approximately 15,900 pounds of pollutants have been removed from these 265 buses annually. Emission reductions are estimates because of the varying ages of the buses involved and the varying miles traveled per year. School districts that have partnered with HCDOES in the Clean Diesel Campaign include Bethel-Tate, Deer Park, Finneytown, Forest Hills, Franklin City, Hamilton City, Indian Hill, Lakota, Loveland, Mariemont, Mason City, Mt. Healthy, New Richmond, Northwest, Oak Hills, Princeton, Ross, St. Bernard/Elmwood Place, Three Rivers and Winton Woods. Within the next year, more than one hundred buses will be retrofitted. Diesel exhaust is a health concern because it consists of fine particulate matter and thousands of gases. Particulate matter is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets such as acids (like nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust particles. The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is concerned about particles that are 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller because those are the particles that generally pass through the throat and nose and directly enter the lungs. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects. Diesel exhaust from school buses contains particulate matter and toxic air contaminants including arsenic and formaldehyde. Diesel exhaust can cause chronic bronchitis, cardiovascular problems, cancer and decreased lung function in children. It is very important for schools, parents and their children to be educated about the health problems associated with environmental pollutants like diesel exhaust. To help educate the public about diesel exhaust, the EPA’s Clean School Bus USA program has partnered with Scholastic to write, illustrate and publish “The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up.” In the book, Ms. Frizzle and her students explore the pollution emitted from their own diesel school bus and learn how to reduce the emissions as they find themselves traveling through a diesel engine. At the end of the book, the “Magic School Bus” gets its own pollution control device, a diesel particulate-matter filter. For information on obtaining a copy of this edition of the “Magic School Bus,” visit http://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/msb-book.htm For more information on the Southwest Ohio Clean Diesel Campaign, please contact Ken Edgell at (513) 946-7751 or at [email protected] or visit www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/. MARCH 7, 2008- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 17 PAINTING Painting, Drywall, Plaster repairs & Tile work. Interior and exterior painting. Complete Interior painting, wallpaper removal, & plaster repairs; kitchen & bath tile & tile repairs. Insured & neat, Madeirabased. I. H. refs, owner at your project 100%. James Taylor 513-313-4838 Painting & Construction, interior & exterior renovations, historical restorations, custom painting & staining, roof restoration. Insured & no smoking policy. I. H refs. on request Call Tim Bowman at: 812-6896771 or cell phone 512-756-1351 Spring time fresh: painting, wallpapering drywall repair, plastering. Refs. avail., free estimates. 40 yrs. expr. Call Mr. Marshall at 731-9298 HOUSE & YARD MAINTENANCE Rich’s Pest Control Termite, General Pest, and Mole Eradication, fully insured. Contact Rich Rodier 293-0052 I. H. Employee Estate Maintenance, (Manager) Complete garden & home care. Over 30 yrs. experience. Seeking full or part time permanent position(s). Please call 513553-2062 or 13-319-4155 Home & Lawn Services Lawn mowing, mulching, trimming shrubs, planting, tree trimming and removal. Home painting interior/exterior, carpentry work, fix odds & ends, and recaulk tubs & showers. Fix & replace sinks & toilets. Call Jeff Kolkema in Loveland 513-382-4755 Yard Care Service Mowing, mulching, trimming, spring clean up etc. Honest, dependable, trustworthy, Father and Son business. For price quote, call 513-678-5162 Tree Service Trimming, topping, tree removal, insured and no smoking policy Free Estimates, I. H. refs.on request (812) 689-6771 or Cell 812-756-1351 Landscape Consultation and Design Services by Martha Wassermann LLC. 30 yrs, in garden/construction design & teaching landscape architecture. Info. For do-it yourselfers or installed. Discounted plant sales. Numerous awards, and refs. 631-3724 or web 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 & 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) Construction. We combine second & third generation craftsmanship with modern technology. Our goal is to achieve a job that is done right the first time with service at the speed of sound. Please contact Anthony W. Steffen at W (859) 750-2579 Masonry Work Brick, block, stone, pavers, walkways, cultured stone-patios, (specialize in repairing & matching mortar) Allen Block –wall systems - Retaining walls, chimneys, fireplaces, Snow Removal - 30 yrs. expr. Call Rick at (513) 283-4809 Hauling & Handyman Inside and Out Call Dave Montgomery 502-7465 Lawn Care, Call Gary at 528-3668. Spring Clean-up; Lawn renovation; slice seeding, sodding, mulching, planting, full tree service, stump removal, grass cutting, pavers, walkways and patios, stamped concrete, stone walls, reasonable rates, fully insured, good references. Working in I. H. since 1987 Handyman Work- Yard work Bldg. Maintenance – Quality work -competitive rates licensed & insured. I am a non- smoker, Chamber of Commerce, credit cards accepted. Call Roger Simon at 513321-1419 We have been providing lawn and landscape services for 27 yrs. in eastern Cincinnati. We specialize in maintenance of residential properties with scheduled visits you can count on & a staff trained in proper pruning & disease/insect mgmt. Call 513-271-2332 (ext. 12) to set a time to review your properties needs. www. wimberglandscaping.com BUY/SELL/RENT Thinking about going to Florida. for the winter? No hotels or condos, no hassle @ Air ports, take all your personal things with you including sleeping in your own bed! In a 36’ exceptionally clean 2001 Southwind Motor home. 20 K miles. Dealer prepped ready to roll. You must see!! Now reduced. List new $110,747 –now $55,000. extended warranty 07-16-08. Includes “Bonus” Demo Kar Kaddy, “take your own car” call (513) 561-3030 Indian Hill resident. House for sale, Terrace park. Outstanding river view. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. Study full 3rd floor with staircase. 2 fireplaces, deck, hardwood floors, granite/stainless kitchen. 1st flr laundry. 95% new construction including electric, plumbing, walls, floors, HVAC, etc. 731 Miami Ave. asking $639K. Will co-op. 513-259-6692, 513-259-3823. Kiawah Island, S.C. 2 BR. 2 BA cottage. Close to beach, on golf course. Reasonable 513-259-6692 2004 AUDI 3.0 Quattro Beautiful Audi A4 for sale with 57K miles. Car is in great condition and is fully loaded. New brakes, new tires, sunroof, leather seats, BOSE sound system, heated seats, 6disc CD player, all wheel drive. $19,400. Call 513-348-5508 Home for Sale Tudor architectural gem in central village location. Walk to parks & schools. Home recently upgraded to 12 rooms, 4 bdrms. 3 full bthrms. And 3 fireplaces. Includes barn situated on property surrounded by green belt. Call 315-2996 For Rent in Foster/Maineville area: Secluded MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 18 country cottage, 4 bedroom, one bath, simple kitchen, covered porch and balcony, fireplace, fully furnished. Overlooks the Little Miami River on 4 1/2 acres, and near bike trail. $850 a month + utilities. Call Polly at 321 - 1884 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: [email protected] or www.visual tour.com tour #331193 Call I. H. owner Bill at 271-3385 or 769-4747 ext, 108 today Baking Homemade cookies, brownies, buckeyes, and pies. Great for care packages, parties, and office treats. Call Cindy at 275-2041. Dwarf & Miniature Conifers Unusual trees & shrubs for the collector, rock gardens, and garden railways. Evening & weekend hours by apt. Call for current list 724-9032 or email [email protected] At $450,000, priced below auditor’s valuation. Approx. one acre, level Indian Hill lot with brick home and out-building. Acquire for the existing home, new house construction, or investment. Public water and sewer, and gas and electric utilities. 7700 Ahwenasa Ln. Shown by appt. Seeking reasonable offer Call Greg at 2710497 Destin FL. Tradewinds 2 Br. 2 Baths 45 ft from beach. Swimming pool, court yrd. With BBQ grills. Renovated 2007. Take a look www.twcondo.com Call Dee 561-4683 Destin FL. Located on scenic Gulf Dr. 2 Br. 2 Bath Condo Beautiful View of the Gulf– 2 pools- exercise rm. Golf coursegated community. Local I.H.owner. Check website at www.arieldunes.us. Call Dee for discounted rates 513-561-4683 Beautiful 3 bdrm., 3 bth. Chalet located in Gatlinburg TN. This Chalet has 5 TV’s, 5 DVD’s, stereo, 2 fireplaces, trails, 4 ponds, small water fall, and hot tub on your private deck. 2 minutes to downtown, special rates Feb. March & April, contact Pete 513-5614683 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, has never been in water. Call 271-2321 for more info. East Hyde Park, very large 2 Bdrm. Second floor apt. with off street parking. Newly finished hardwood floors w/energy efficient wood windows. Air Cond. No pets of children. Within easy walking distance of East Hyde Park Plaza. $750 per month. Call 513-232-6050 Decorative Concrete Coatings Epoxy Floors-epoxy quartz, epoxy chip, & solid colors. Ideal for basements, garages & around pools, and most concrete surface. Other services include concrete sealing, non-slip coatings paver sealing 513-7210631 www.Floor-Techs.com Naples Florida Timeshare On the Bay off 5th Avenue available Call Bob 616-2001 Older saddles: Passier 18” and Thorobred 17”, dressage; Steuben Sigfried 17”, 20th century closed contact 18” all in excellent condition- reasonably priced. Call 5611486 Piano – Black lacquer, baby grande Chickering piano with “pianomation.” Will include several musical discs’ for the player piano mechanism. $5,000. Call 604-8111 Thoroughbred horses for sale. Competent riders only. Call Greg at 543-3520 for more information. Pick-up truck for sale: 1986 GMC K3500, 1 ton 4x4, single rear wheels. Good work truck. Runs well, but needs some mechanical work. Little body rust considering age. 50K original miles. $800. Call 745-0504 Rapidly growing, reputable pet sitting company seeking self-motivated, dependable animal lovers to join our team. Must have reliable, insured transportation. Animal care experience or ownership preferred. Hours are flexible. Call 4045702 or email to [email protected] Lightscapes Lighting Designer, System design, system installations, system maintenance, fully insured & licensed, all work guaranteed Call Justin D. Smith at 513-560-3754 or email- [email protected] For Rent Delightfully charming 6 rm, 3 bdrm. Home on beautiful, quiet, and conveniently located street in picturesque Mariemont community. Off st. parking garage, central air, and full bsmnt. $1,600.00 per month. Mariemont school district. Call Teresa Tolintino at 319-6640 for info. Refs. required. or Sale or Lease Indian Hill-Turn of the century (1900) gem! Charming, updated Victorian 3 BR. New hardwood floors, custom made windows, large master. Pristine condition! Beautiful park like lot. High ceilings, warm paneled family room, 4 fireplaces, central air, gas heat. Great location. Call Alex at 513-519-2121. Kenwood Bungalow-treat yourself to an in-town, country retreat! Perfect for studio, office get-a-way. A great room with huge fireplace, kitchen, dining room, 2 loft rooms, bath, washer-dryer & one car garage. Rent reduced to $850.00 call at 513-407-1564 Walton Creek Condo for sale by owner. 1st floor master suite + study….1st floor laundry, 3 bdrms., 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, new hardwood floor, updated kitchen & baths, 2 car garage on large corner lot. Call 561-5737 Sanibel Gulf front Home for Sale 100 + ft. beach frontage on Gulf of Mexico. Prime location. 3bdrm. 21/2 bth. Call 561-3664 or email [email protected] for more information. New condominium 4 bdrms. 2 full bths. Full kitchen, lrn, drm, 2 car garage. Within walking distance of the Deerfield Towne Center (next to long Cove) site of 3 Homeramas. Available for rent or sale immediate occupancy. Call 561-6280 MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 19 I.H. Schools building lot with cottage - .39 acre, Good for small builder. Also zoned conditional usage. $139,000. Will rent cottage @ $700. Owner. 513-407-1564, 513-791-5177 Best Buy! .36 acre –I. H. Schools, Kenwood. $149,000, new roof, 2 bdrm. 1 bth. Bungalow, great room with brick fireplace, attached one-car garage, cathedral ceiling, built in redwood bookcases and corner cupboard, central air & heat, ready to go or add onto for more living space. Beautiful wooded oasis. Owner, 513-4071564, (513) 791-5177 your home. Will make nursing home visits. Insured-references. National certification. Gift certificates available. Call Gary 6585092 [email protected] squirrels. Licensed by the O.D.N.R. 24 hr. emergency service call (513) 797-8727 For dependable & reliable housekeeper service, please call Kathy at 753-0288 Cleaning- Is your house really clean? Detail oriented. Minimum 3 hrs. dependable, refs. available. 40 yrs. expr. Please call Brenda & Cathy at 724-2338 Childbirth Classes Bradley method, husband coached. Call Linda at 513-271-3417 Award winning In-your home tutoring. Math, Science, language Arts, etc. Call John McCarthy 271-1362 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 Wanted To Buy Double white porcelain washtub for laundry room Call: 513-377-5586 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. Candles Quality candles. Dozens of scents. Variety of sizes. Reasonable prices. Also great for fund-raisers. For more information please call Jennifer at 513-702-2369 or email [email protected] Houseman Housekeeping,cooking,runerrands home care aide & C.P.R. certified. Light maintenance, pet care or whatever you need Affordable part or full time 20 yrs. expr. I. H. refs. Call 513-484-2426 PERSONAL Relocations, Home Organizing, Senior Moving & Estate. Busy professionals & Seniors Relocation, coordinate & meet phone, internet, cable, movers, and contractors, unpack & organize, install organizer systems. De-clutter – organize home or home office. Senior Moving and unpacking Call 513-253-9824. Cleaning: appliances, kitchen sinks, floors, countertops, toilets, tubs, floors & showers, cobwebs, windowsills, ledges, vacuuming, carpets, stairs & blinds, vents & ceiling fans. We are dedicated to achieving customer satisfaction Call Katrina at 513-731-5415 or cell 368-5696 or Pam at 641-1113 Upholstering Quality craftsmanship since 1965. James & Mary Harris Ph. # 575-0289 fax 575-0793 Handyman work, yard work, Housework building, maintenance, quality work, competitive rates, licensed, & insured. Non-smoker, Chamber of Commerce, credit cards accepted. Call Roger Simon, at 513-321-1419 John Ruthven prints for sale, Red Fox & Snowy Owl. Both signed & numbered Call791-1364 for more information. Gas cutting Rates Call Ken Heile anytime at 375-3552 for 1015% below market rates on lawn mowing. We are a small, fully insured, local company. Indian Hill References are available. Archery Instruction Target, 3D Call Bob West at 509-0051 Too busy to cook? Nutritious meals prepared in your home. Weekly and partial week plans available. Special diets and allergies happily accommodated. Call Sandra at 513-631-5660 Seeking work. Will care for your hard to handle loved one. Year’s of expr. Excl. refrs. Bond please call 513-829-4191 Seeking work Care of invalid or you’re hard to handle loved one. Yrs. of expr. Please call 513829-3911. If no answer leave # Licensed Massage Therapist-In office or Dependable, non-smoking housekeeper with 23 yrs. exper. Reliable with reasonable rates & excl. refs. Willing to do laundry & ironing. Jessie Wehrmann Call Home 734125, Cell 673-5993 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, 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] Reliable Pet Care I will take care of your pet in your own home. I am an Indian Hill resident and student, I’m very reliable, excl. refrs. Comfortable with all types of pets, even snakes & horses. Contact Austin at 5614941 Beginner French lessons Call 521-2811 MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 20 Drum Lessons Indian Hill and C.C.M. Prep student available to give drum lessons in my home. I have 6 yrs. experience. Call Garrett at 561-4941 Errands, etc. An Elderly Service-transportation – Fully Insured Dr’s apt., Hair Apts. Pet service, grocery shopping, laundry, dry cleaning pick up & companionship Call Pat Sinclair 513-891-2367 Staging Your Home We work with agents as well as home owners. Let us help you make changes to your personal surroundings. Our role is to improve your home inside and out. Whether you’re moving or staying put. Call for a consultation Belle Maison 513-477-4599 4536 Airport Rd, Cinti OH 45226 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 513-490-1451 cell 513625-0560 Experienced Woman will cook dinner and/or do laundry. Companion services also available. References 513-371-1198 Home Healthcare Will care for your loved one, light housekeeping & laundry, transport to & from physician, etc. reasonable, references. Call Mary (513) 248-8422 Great Opportunity for a live-in single female/caregiver Seeking a live-in person who may be lonely and likes older people. Position entails looking after very congenial, elderly mother who lives in Madeira. Mother is physically very healthy and takes daily walks, enjoys her yard but is lonely and can use some guidance in daily living due to memory issues. Please contact Sue @ 600-6340 Nanny Care Assist with children, transporting children to & from activities. Light housekeeping & laundry. Mary Catherine (513) 248-8422 references and fun! Refs. available upon request Please call Meghan 513-460-6429 Landscaping Install, removal, maintenance. Fence installation & repair. Contact Jason at 513-265-6065. I. H. Village employee also I. H. references ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Train in your own home. Balance ball, Resistance training, toning and flexibility. CPR Training. Call Cindy 513-793-0425 Neatly done housekeeping, bonded – insured – free estimates Call 513-4039293 Private Kickboxing lessons Burn 1000 calories/hour, get in great shape. Learn self defense in comfort of your own home by the student of a 23 time world champion kickboxer Jean-Yves Theriault. Call Max at (513) 482-1850 House Cleaning Honest, reliable person looking to clean your home. Reasonable rates, great references. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Call Sandra at 513-238-5637 Cleaning Service For a professional and thorough cleaning, ask for us. We have an eye for detail. Our service specializing in residential and commercial cleaning. If you would like more information or want an estimate call Michele at (513) 478-5296 Nurse seeking work Care of elderly, excellent refs. Bond. Please call 513-546-0291 High Quality, personalized, professional house cleaning done to your satisfaction. Local refs. available, 19 yrs. expr. free estimates. Call: 528-1249 or 746-0584 Caged Pet Care: Going on vacation? I offer pet care services for any caged pet. From rats to fish, I have done it. I am ten yrs. old and have been a 4-H member for three yrs. I will provide general care and lots of attention. Very reasonable rates. Call Grace Hackett 9845225 Mother’s Helper Need a hand with little ones? I am 10 yrs. old and the oldest of three. I am good with crafts, games, & fun stuff for little kids. I have expr. as a mother’s helper & would love to help you out. Very reasonable rates, call Grace Hackett 984-5225 Housecleaning- over 5 yrs. cleaning expr. in Indian Hill & Hyde Park area. Please call for free estimate. Amanda 513-5576120 Recent Butler University graduate available for full time employment expr. with infants up to teenagers. Very creative, dependable Self Defense for Women Learn basic self defense for women with crucial pressure points on the human body. Learn how to escape from choke holds, bear hugs, wrist grabs and much more call max aubry and learn how to defend yourself Call 513-482-1850 Housekeeper Honest, reliable and experienced. Available upon request. Call Sandi 625-0949 or 5023905 We offer dependable, reasonable & professional service, & free competitive estimates. Weekly, Bi-Weekly- Monthly & on time cleaning. Quality guaranteed. Fully insured. Locally owned & operated. Call Michelle Welch @490-1451 Going on vacation, need a pet sitter? Professional elementary school teacher in Madeira/Indian Hill will watch your pets in your home. Very Experienced with many different types of pets. Refs. available upon request. Will also water plants & bring in mail, etc. Call 513-561-6280 CleaningPprofessionalsHonestand dependable & thorough residential cleaning. Move in, move out, weekly, biweekly, pre & post event. Call Beverly Hills today 513-315-4503 Refs. Cleaning your home can be a task when it comes to the busy schedules of everyday obligations. Weekly-bi-weekly- monthly. All general cleaning – spring and fall cleaning. Call Mandy at (513) 479-8568 (cell) Pet Nanny & Personal Assistant Dog walks/pet socializing for mid-day MARCH 7, 2008 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 21 breaks or long days away, overnight visits, staying in your home while you travel, so your pet can stay comfortable in their home while providing crime deterrent. My personal assistant services for your home or office provides help in getting your home or office organized, or save you time running errands. Call 513-235-7787 www.homesandpets.com. Rapidly growing reputable pet sitting company seeking self-motivated dependable animal lovers to join our team. Must have reliable insured transportation. Animal care experience or ownership preferred. Hours are flexible as you grow into a key team member position. Call 513-404-5702 Pet Care in your home or ours We provide customized care to meet the needs of your pets and your home. We also care for horses. We are bonded and insured and a member of Pet sitters international league for animal welfare & Angie’s List. I. H. refs available call 513-753-3777 or www.BlueRibbonPets.com Cleaning Specializing in cleaning with a touch of perfection. beauty is in the details. We service homes, apartments & offices, Call Cindy at 513-300-5836 for free in-home quote Cleaning Personal, professional, 20 yrs experience, local refs. reasonable rates. 578-2568 or 746-0584 Piano Tuning & repair Experienced & professional call Bryan Edington 513-231-0539 makes a great gift. Entertainment for your event Guitarist-singer Bryan Edington now booking holiday parties Call 513-231-0539 House Cleaning, honest, reliable, hard working experienced Christian woman with good references. Call Monaliza Q. Gabbard 513-875-2769 or 513-405-6482 Outstanding care for your horses and other farm animals on your premises. Stall cleaning, feeding, turn out, exercising, training, transport horses. Riding lessons care of other farm animals. Small landscaping projects, barn maintenance, winter –spring cleaning barn-vacation care full time management of barn. Refs. Provided. Call Sharon Peredo at cell 2059993 or home 677-0180. Speaking easy English lessons with Bonny Dyer. M.A. fees according to your ability Madeira downtown location Hablo Espanol---Gracias and Feliz Ano Nueo! 513-407-1564 House cleaning, Ind. Hill & Hyde Prk. Refs. Call 876-0735 Honest & dependable Personal Training: masters degree in exercise physiology and 20+ yrs. of expr. & certifications from the American Council on Exercise & the National Strength & conditioning association provides in-home training services. Call David Wernick, M.A. CSCS at 513-328-1768 for more information. Extensive expr. With middleaged & older adults. Ww.totalfitnesspro. com at 513-583-5083 or cell at 859-380-5937 Travel Companion Christian woman who enjoys traveling would like to assist a woman or couple for traveling the U.S. and/or abroad. Resume upon request. Call Pat at 513-624-9566 Need a babysitter? Very responsible 14 almost 15 yrs. old with lots of experience babysitting. Please call Sophie Glossinger at 513-600-4887 or 513271-4602 Horse Stall Wanted Looking for a responsibly prices barn to keep my thoroughbred. Can help with feeding and other barn chores on occasion. Must have good turnout area and access to trails. Please call (513) 348-5508 House & Pet Sitting Dependable elderly woman can care for your home & pets while you are away. Very reasonable. I H Refrs. Contact Martha Murphy at 604-5123 Need a general house cleaning by an experienced and dependable housekeeper? Call Denotra at 885-0724 Personal Assistant/house manager/ companion/litehousework/meal preparation/transportation/house & pet sitting/available to travel. Call Laurie @ 379-4292 Jumping on a miniature trampoline is fun, safe & will dramatically change your shape & health. Call Laurie @379-4292 & I’ll show you how. Wanted To Buy Double white porcelain washtub for laundry room Call: 513-377-5586 House Cleaning with a spring cleaning touch! Honest, reliable, thorough & experienced house cleaning with attention to details excellent references. call Rachel ALL VILLAGE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21 FOR THE GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 22 The Story of the Schoolhouse Clock Buckingham Lodge 1861 Between the blackboards on the north wall of the Little Red Schoolhouse is a Seth Thomas No. 1 Regulator clock. Its history recently came to light after a routine cleaning. In 1974 the hundred year old schoolhouse became the office of the Indian Hill Historical Museum Association, now DBA as the Indian Hill Historical Society. After a two year restoration project, the Board of Trustees furnished it using items that pertained to the period. Architect Addison Clipson, the consultant for the renovation, and a long time supporter of preserving historic structures, had a friend, Dick Hartlieb, who was a member of the Buckeye chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Mr. Hartlieb was friendly with the owners of Ken-Hav Clocks, a local firm established in 1930, which was expert at service and repair of old timepieces. The company moved from 408 Main Street to Newtown in 1973 when their downtown building was razed. In a collection of old clocks which had been stored in the firm’s basement for decades was a Seth Thomas No. 1 Regulator. Clipson persuaded the local NAWCC chapter to purchase it, have Ken-Hav restore it, and donate it to the museum in 1977. This accession, valued at $1100 then, was presented to the Board and has been proudly displayed at the Schoolhouse ever since. In very good condition and continuing to keep time well, the clock is 33” high, 15 ½ “wide, and 3 ¾” deep. The face is enclosed in a round case, and there is a second hand. Of mahogany rosewood veneer, it has a brass pendulum, and a gold painted motif of anthemion leaves on the glass. The Roman numerals on the face are balanced, with IIII (not IV) to match the four digits VIII on the left side. The interior label has directions on hanging the clock and positioning the pendulum and is marked Seth Thomas -Thomaston, Conn – Warranted good. Seth Thomas (1786-1859) was one of the leading clock makers of his era. As a young man he apprenticed with Eli Terry, a pioneer of mass production whose water- powered clock factory produced standardized components in Plymouth, CT. Thomas bought Terry’s operation with another clockmaker in 1810, and then sold his share and set up business in nearby Plymouth Hollow. Here he made tall case clocks with wooden movements. By 1844 he had discontinued wooden movements, and switched to brass; and around 1850 he began installing springs in place of weights for power in some of his clocks. Soon he was producing 20,000 brass clocks annually, and he incorporated the Seth Thomas Clock Company in 1853, so that the business would continue after his death. When he died in 1859, his three sons carried on the firm, introducing new innovations. New styles of clocks were designed, and calendar clocks became an important part of their line. In 1866, the citizens of Plymouth Hollow renamed their town Thomaston – as a tribute to the man and the industry he had established there. The Seth Thomas Clock Company employed over 800 people in the 1880s, producing over $700,000 worth of clocks annually. It still is the longest established American clock making company. A close look at the clock tells more. The words “Warranted good” imply that it was well made, of honest design. The term Regulator indicates that it was a precision clock, one that was accurate enough to use to set one’s watch. The long drop case and classically inspired gilt design on the glass connote its quality. Because it was manufactured in Thomaston, the clock must have been made after 1876, as earlier models were labeled Plymouth Hollow or Thomas Town. This Seth Thomas timepiece is a treasured possession of the Indian Hill Historical Society. Similar in age to the building, the Regulator marks the passage of time and symbolizes the value of antiquity. MARCH 7, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 23 THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY April 20th Program Will Feature History Of Village Schools R uth Wigor Honored As Past President As part of a decision to honor the past presidents of the Indian Hill Historical Society this year, Ruth Wigor has been presented with a Past President’s pin and an appreciation certificate. Mrs. Wigor served as president of the Society from 1975 to 1979. Barbara Hauck, current President, and Peg Gillespie, Past President, made the presentations to Mrs. Wigor. The Wigor family gathered at the home of Malcolm and Lori (Mrs. Wigor’s daughter) McElroy to participate in the occasion. Over the years, since its founding in 1973, the Society has had eight presidents of the Board of Trustees. The Board currently has twenty-one members and meets monthly to guide the activities dna programs of the Village Historical group. Seeking High School “Legend” Yearbooks The library of the Historical Society contains the Indian Hill High School yearbooks for the past decades. There are a few of the volumes missing from this collection, and, copies of these are being sought. Working cooperatively with the Indian Hill Schools, the Society wishes to have a complete set at both locations. The Society needs the yearbook for 1963 and any of the years prior to 1960. The schools are seeking copies of the following Legends: 1958, 1971, 4979, and 2006 Once a year, the Society presents a “Reminiscenses” program. The topic this season will focus on the Indian Hill Schools - past and present. This April 20th presentation, will include glimpses of the early schools in the Village given by residents who attended one of the one-room schoolhouses, followed by a review of the current school system, presented by Superintendent of Schools James Knudsen. At 4:00 p.m., a brief annual meeting will precede the program, with a report on the status of the Society’s status. This will be covered dish supper, with those attending contributing to what has proven each year to be a gourmet buffet of homemade recipes. Please make reservations (and specify the dish you will bring) by phoning 891-1873,or emailing at ihhist@cinci. rr.com Framed Maps Available 35th Anniversary Celebrated This Year The Indian Hill Historical Society is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Founded in 1973, by 100 residents whose goal was to renovate the Little Red Schoolhouse (built in 1873) and establish a local museum. From this origin grew the current organization of over 500 member families with a mission of “Keeping Indian Hill’s past and present alive for tomorrow.” The Schoolhouse has become a symbol of the Village, and now is used as a community gathering place for meetings, parties, and weddings. The archives of the Society, whose offices are at Buckingham lodge on Camargo Road, are a repository of Village information. The Hauck Library and Resource Center is available for research regarding Indian Hill history, organizations, homes, and families. Open Monday through Friday, the office is staffed by a librarian, historian, and administrator. Residents who wish to visit the Resource Center may phone 891-1873 to set an appointment time to meet with one of the staff members, or to do research in the files or library. The Society has framed copies of the “Map of Camargo - 1928” available at the office in Buckingham Lodge. Matted in a choice of three colors appropriate for the hues in the map, these are framed in cherry finished wood. The price is $55.00 Date Set For House Tour [email protected] Sunday, May 18 is the date of the Annual Historical Society House Tour. A tradition for almost thirty years, this members-only-tour will include once again a visit to three of the Village’s lovely homes. Mark your calendar. RETURN TO: INDIAN HILL BULLETIN 6525 DRAKE ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45243 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cincinnati, Ohio PERMIT NO. 6263