OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO
Village Website www.ihill.org
Volume No. LXVI
COUNCIL ACTIONS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 19, 2007
• Council held a public hearing on the
proposed 2008 Budget.
The 2008
Appropriations Ordinance will be
considered at the December 17, 2007
Council meeting.
• Emergency passage of an ordinance
amending Ordinance 14-07, making
appropriations for the expenses of
the Village of Indian Hill for
the fiscal year 2007.
• Resolution authorizing the manager to
enter into a contract with the Hamilton
County General Health District for public
health services during 2008.
• Third reading and passage of an ordinance
adding section 72.17 (Shortcutting Across
Public or Private Property, adding Section
132.10 (Obstructing official business), and
adding Section 134.07 (Carrying Concealed
Weapons) to the Indian Hill Code of
November 30, 2007
Ordinances. (Full Ordinance available
on Website: www.Ihill.org by selecting
“City Ordinances from the list
of site choices on the left side
of the webpage.)
• Second reading of an ordinance amending
Chapter 94 Nuisances of the Indian
Hill Code of Ordinances. (Full Ordinance
available on Website: www.Ihill.org
by selecting “City Ordinances from
the list of site choices on the left
side of the webpage.)
• Passage of a resolution authorizing
the manager to execute a compensation
agreement with Donald L. Crain and
Frost Brown Todd LLC for legal
services
related
to
the
position
of City Solicitor.
• Passage of a resolution authorizing the
manager to advertise for bids for rock salt
for the Water Works Department of the
Village of Indian Hill.
• Passage of a Resolution authorizing
the manager to contract with Hamilton
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL PUBLIC MEETING DATES
NOVEMBER, 2007
Green Areas Advisory Committee
Council
Planning Commission 5:30 p.m. December 5, 2007
January 2, 2008
7:30 p.m. December 17, 2007
7:30 p.m. December 18, 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 21
County for the sale of excess Village
equipment through Hamilton County
Internet Surplus Auction, to accept bids
for the purchase of said equipment, and
take all other necessary actions
to sell said equipment.
• Set the organizational meeting for the
newly elected Council for 7:30 a.m.
on December 4, 2007.
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ACTIONS
November 20, 2007
• Approved Findings of Fact for a variance
request by Charles J. Kubicki, at 9
Creekside Drive.
• Approved a special exception application
by Cincinnati Bell Wireless, LLC, for
a twenty-four month extension with no
modifications to three existing micro-cells
located in the Miami Road right of way.
• Approved a variance request with
conditions by Mr. and Mrs. James Stafford
at 9825 Cunningham Rd. The approved
variance, permits the installation of a new
entryway gate and columns to exceed
the six (6’) foot height requirements for
entryways.
VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED
1/2 DAY MONDAY DECEMBER 24
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
COPY DEADLINE
FOR NEXT ISSUE
DECEMBER 7, BY 4:30 PM
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – 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
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
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
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
Tom Bolser Chairman
891- 4447
ProgramCoordinator,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
DECEMBER 28, 2007
Please note that all copy for that issue must be
submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, 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 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
NOVEMBER 30, 2007- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 3
Crime Prevention 101…
This past summer and into this fall, the Rangers have taken several reports of vehicles entered and property taken. While
for the most part, these incidents have been isolated, it is always a concern for the Police Department. Most, if not all of the
vehicles that were entered, were unlocked. For the most part, the vehicles were gone through and mostly cash or change
was taken.
During the months of September and into October, the problem was found to be vehicles entered while people were
walking on Redbird Hollow Trail. The vehicles were parked in the trailhead area on Given Rd. Again, the vehicles were
unlocked, or in some cases, the suspect observed the vehicle owner “hide” the key on the vehicle. Once on the trail, the
vehicle was entered, relocked and the key returned. The Rangers received a few tips from victims and witnesses and
performed a number of proactive attempts to catch a suspect. As of the time of this article submission, no arrests have been
made.
Needless to say, probably many if not all of these vehicle break-ins could have been prevented. Following is a quick rundown of what should be done to secure your vehicle and property within.
Whether at home in your driveway, at the store, at a friend’s house etc., always lock your car doors. Most thieves
are opportunistic and want to get in and get out without being detected. It is our belief that the suspects(s) in these
crimes were simply looking for unlocked car doors by pulling on car handles.
Keep valuables in your car to a minimum. Do not leave purses, wallets, cash, jewelry, electronics etc., in sight.
Again, a thief is looking for something to grab and get away with. If there is nothing of value in sight, a thief is not
likely to spend time breaking into your car.
Never leave your car keys in your car no matter where it is parked, even if it is in your driveway or garage. By
leaving the keys in the car, you have just handed a thief a high valued item to take with them.
If you park your car to walk or run, do not put your keys on the tire, behind the bumper, in the woods etc., take them
with you.
If you do have valuables in your car, secure them in the trunk or glove box. Many times these can be locked. Some
cars allow you to lock your trunk from the outside, in such a way that it cannot even be opened with the trunk
release.
Prevention is the key when it comes to car break-ins. If you limit the access and appeal to the “bad guy”, your chances
of becoming a victim decrease. The Rangers always encourage residents to call if they notice anything out of the ordinary.
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
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On November 1, 2007, the Rangers arrested a suspect in the act of entering a vehicle that was parked at the trailhead
located on Given Rd. Residents and visitors to the trail or when parking and leaving your vehicle, are still encouraged to
follow the prevention tips above, at all times.
Home Security Survey
The Indian Hill Police Department would like to offer the residents of the Village, an opportunity to have their 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 at [email protected] to schedule a time.
Ptl. Dean Ramsey
Cont. on Page 4
Cont. from page 3
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 4
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.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Remember your personal safety during those shopping trips:
• Keep gifts and valuables out of sight
• Park in well lit areas
• Keep your purse in front of you and carry your wallet in your front pocket
• Always be aware of your surroundings
If you are traveling:
• Be sure to file an away report
• Lock all doors and windows
• Have someone check on your home
• Use your alarm system
On behalf of Chief Chuck Schlie and the Indian Hill Rangers
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!
Frozen Pipe Prevention
Indian Hill Water Works
One of the joys of living in an area with freezing
temperatures is the need to take necessary measures to
prevent pipes and outdoor faucets from freezing. In order to
prevent costly damages from frozen pipes, please consider
taking the following precautions:
• Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. This allows
water to drain from frost free faucets.
• In older homes, outdoor faucets may not be frost free;
therefore, you may have to find the shut-off valve in your
basement. Once you find the shut-off valve and turn it off,
open the outside faucet to make sure the faucet drains and
the shut-off valve is completely shut off. Keep the outside
valve open for the remainder of the winter, so that any water
remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe
to break.
• If you have an outdoor irrigation system, you should call
a professional to take care of winterizing your system.
• Check around the home for areas where water supply
lines are located in unheated areas or against exterior walls.
These pipes are very susceptible to freezing, so you may
have to install insulting tape or a similar product to keep
them warm.
Just as a reminder, if you have frozen pipes, NEVER use
a torch with an open flame to thaw them. It is a fire hazard
and can further damage the pipes. A hair dryer with a low
heat setting is the safest tool to use to thaw frozen pipes, or
you can call a licensed plumber.
Water Works Dept. Grand Valley Access Cards
A new gate has been installed at the entrance to the Grand
Valley preserve. The gate will be activated later this year, and
a card will be required to open the gate. Each Indian Hill
resident or Indian Hill water customer can receive one access
card at no charge. One additional card can be purchased for
$10.00. There is a limit of two (2) cards per household.
Access cards are available at the Indian Hill Administration
Building, 6525 Drake Road, Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Photo ID will be required. For
additional information please visit the Grand Valley website
at www.ihill.org/gv or call 979-6205 for a detailed recorded
message.
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 5
Green Areas
As the year draws to a close I hope village residents will be aware of our beautiful green spaces and
remember how we attained all that space. Indian Hill has at least 2500 acres of green space (20% of
Indian Hill acreage), and this land is protected for future generations to enjoy. These hundreds of acres
woods, meadows, wetlands and riding trails were given by residents who wished Indian Hill to remain
a rural, agricultural community.
Green Areas Advisory Committee would like to remind residents that year end contributions of land, cash or securities
are most welcome. Such donations will have a beneficial tax consequence as well as protecting our rural community.
Please contact Dave Couch at the Village Office (561-6511) for more information.
by Natalie Nesbitt
Winter Vegetables
Turner Farms
At the end of October, cold weather finally arrived. With the heavy frost came the end of the long summer
gardening season and all of its bounty. Not until next summer will we see the luscious red tomatoes, the deep
purple eggplants, and the smooth skin of perfect peppers. What will fill the dinner table? There are several answers to that question, and each answer is delicious. Contrary to popular belief, many
plants DO grow in the winter. Some even thrive in the cool days. Spinach loves these chilly days, and actually
refuses to grow in the heat of summer. The small spinach seed will germinate and grow in soil with temperatures
only slightly above freezing. Under the hot sun, lettuce can turn bitter and wilt quickly. In the cool, however,
lettuce is crisp and sweet, perfect for salads. There is yet another stalwart (and less well known) plant for winter salads, and that is mache (pronounced
mosh). This little salad green is also called corn salad, lamb’s lettuce, or Feldsalat in Germany. Mache can be
harvested in the morning even if the temperature was -20 degrees Fahrenheit the night before. You can also
harvest mache when it is frozen as long as you don’t mind a slightly wilted mache when it thaws in your salad. There are several other plants that bravely stand up to winter, and these include arugula, parsley, carrots,
radishes, Brussels sprouts, and kale. Your dinner table need not be bereft of fresh produce! Summer is certainly
over, but that doesn’t mean that winter isn’t full of its own delicious vegetables. We will be growing in the winter
at Turner Farm on Given Rd. Stop by and get your fix of local and organic winter veggies; and you’ll forget all
about those summer tomatoes.
Indian Hill Women’s Civic Club
The members and their guests will meet at Rose Topping’s home on January 23 for a luncheon and a
presentation by Carole Monday on Food and Herbs.
Oh February 27, in Avis Geygan’s home we’ll have lunch and a slide show: “History of Spring Grove and its
Notable Residents.”
If anyone wishes to be our guest, please call Rose Topping 271-8681 or Maxine Blotter our president 5617523. We can even pick you up. Just call.
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the delivery of time sensitive material.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
2007 BULLETIN SCHEDULE
COPY DEADLINE
PUBLICATION DATE
Friday - December 7
Friday - December 28
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 6
JESSICA INGLIS/JONATHAN NIELSEN
WEDDING
Jessica Inglis, daughter of Mark and Stephanie Inglis of Fairfield,
Connecticut, was married to Jonathan Nielsen, son of Chip and Robin Nielsen
of Indian Hill, at 4:30 p.m. June 23 at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in
Fairfield, Connecticut. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Alida Ward.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless gown with eyelet
overlay and carried a bouquet of white orchids.
The maid of honor was Shaena McPadden, childhood friend of the bride, and
the bridesmaids were Amy Nielsen, sister of the groom, Evann Borgman, Ashley
Carlson, and April Nash. Amy Nielsen also served as soloist for the ceremony.
The best man was Andy Nielsen, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Bryan
and Jeffrey Inglis, brothers of the bride, David Krehbiel and John Krehbiel. Brad
Walker, Gunnar Polhman, and Jon Zilch served as ushers.
A tent reception was held at the home of the bride.
The bride graduated from Fairfield High School in 2003, and Miami University in 2007. The bridegroom graduated
from Cincinnati Country Day School in 2001, and Miami University in 2005. He is a partner with Riverstone Development
Group. The couple honeymooned at Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands. They currently reside in Mariemont.
Amy Shumaker/Dr. Thomas Wenker
Wedding
Miss Amy Shumaker and Dr. Thomas Wenker were married on August 4th, 2007 at the
Oakhurst Golf and Country Club in Clarkston, Michigan. Reverend Roni Berenson of
Chesterland, Ohio officiated the ceremony.
Dr. Thomas Wenker is the son of Donald and Susan Wenker of Indian Hill, Ohio. He
graduated from Indian Hill High School in 1996 and graduated from the University of
Dayton in 2000. He received his degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College
of Ohio in 2005. He is in his third year of residency in Dermatology at the Henry Ford
Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Mrs. Amy Wenker is the daughter of Nancy Shumaker and the late Robert Shumaker of Chesterland, Ohio. She is a
1998 graduate of West Geauga High School and a 2002 graduate of Bowling Green State University. She received her
Masters degree in Physical Therapy at the Medical College of Ohio in 2003. She is currently the lead Physical Therapist
for the Michigan Therapy Institute in Troy, Michigan.
The matron of honor was Lisa Jordan. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Corrigan Wenker-Browne, Miss Annie Wenker and
Miss Autumn Dobies. The flower girl was Miss Alexis Leader, cousin of the bride.
The best man was Dr. Matthew Wenker. The groomsmen were Mr. Aaron Shumaker, Mr. Brad Connor and Mr. Tim
Ratke. The ring bearers were Masters Jackson and William Steuerwald, nephews of the groom.
Following their wedding the couple honeymooned in Aruba and currently resides in Royal Oak, Michigan.
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 in an ad instead of an insert. We can do a page or ½-page ad. 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]
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 7
Elizabeth Allison Fraser/Christopher John Leonidas
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Fraser of Indian Hill, are pleased to
announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Allison
Fraser to Christopher John Leonidas, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Leonidas
of Smithtown, NY. Elizabeth is a graduate of The Summit Country Day
School and Miami University, where she majored in marketing. She is
currently employed by Grey Advertising in New York City. Christopher is a
graduate of Smithtown High School and Boston University, majoring in film
and television production. He is currently a location scout for major motion pictures in New York City.
The wedding is set for May 25, 2008 at Green Acres Art Center in Indian Hill. The couple will honeymoon in St. Lucia.
Kate Sorensen/Bobak Razavi
Engagement
Dr. Ali Razavi and Mrs. Guity Razavi of Cincinnati, Ohio are proud
to announce the engagement of their son, Bobak Razavi, to Kate
Sorensen, daughter of Rev. David Allen Sorensen and Mrs. Barbara
DeGrote-Sorensen of Litchfield, Minnesota. Miss Sorensen is a
2004 summa cum laude graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead,
Minnesota. Mr. Razavi is a 2003 magna cum laude graduate of
Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. The couple met at the
University of Wisconsin Law School in 2005, will graduate together in 2008, and will be married on August
16, 2008, in Madison, Wisconsin. They will reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota after their honeymoon.
Gently Used Soccer Uniforms Needed
Recreation Commission
The Indian Hill Recreation Commission is again sponsoring the collection
and distribution of gently used soccer uniforms for children in Bangladesh. Uniforms can be
dropped off at the Indian Hill Primary, Elementary, and Middle Schools as well as the Phinney House next to the
Village Administration building. through December 21. For more information, visit www.bangladeshrelief.org or
contact Muhit Rahman at 561-0914
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.
NOVEMBER 30 2007- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 8
The Indian Hill Mother’s Group took their children for
an exciting day at Turner’s Farm as a Halloween treat.
Pictures are of William and Bentley Dalton.
Choosing their Halloween Pumpkin
William & Bentley Dalton enjoying the horses
at Turner Farm
Indian Hill Mothers Group
children on a hayride
William & Bentley Dalton feeding the sheep
The children and Mothers had a fun afternoon at
Turner Farm
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 9
SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL’S ANNUAL
BOOKS FOR LUNCH
The Seven Hills School’s 22nd Annual Books for Lunch
presents National Geographic ocean explorer Sylvia Earle
Feb. 7-8
The Seven Hills School’s Twenty-Second Annual Books
for Lunch is proud to present as its 2008 guest author marine
biologist and National Geographic explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle.
She is co-founder and director of Deep Ocean Engineering,
Inc. and president of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research,
Inc. The author luncheon, which is open to the community,
will take place Friday, February 8, at noon at the Kingsgate
Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati
Clifton Campus. The Dinner with the Author will take place
at the home of Seven Hills parents on Thursday, February 7,
at 6:30 pm.
Dr. Sylvia Earle has been called “Her Deepness” by
The New Yorker and The New York Times and the “Carl
Sagan of our Oceans” by USA Today. She has led more
than 50 expeditions worldwide involving more than 6,000
hours underwater, and she set the record for the deepest solo
untethered dive—3,000 feet into the Pacific Ocean.
Formerly the chief scientist at the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Sylvia Earle is an explorerin-residence at National Geographic. In less than 12 months
at National Geographic, she created and gathered funding
for the Sustainable Seas Expedition. The SSE explores and
researches 12 National Marine Sanctuaries that surround
the North American continent, working to increase U.S. and
international recognition and caring for the oceans by the
public, policy-makers, and institutions.
Recognized by the Library of Congress as a “Living
Legend” and inducted into the National Women’s Hall
of Fame, Dr. Sylvia Earle is the author of more than 100
publications concerning marine science and technology. She
is the most important and active advocate for the research
and protection of one of the most precious and largely
unexplored frontiers—the seas.
Ticket prices for Books for Lunch are the following:
Author luncheon—$45 each; Dinner with Author—$75
each; Patron (includes two Dinner with Author tickets and
two luncheon tickets)—$300; Sponsor (includes two Dinners
with Author tickets and a table for ten at the luncheon)—
$625.
For reservation information, e-mail jen-sauers@cinci.
rr.com. Reservations are requested by January 25.
The Seven Hills School’s Books for Lunch 2008 is being
sponsored by The Portman Family; Don and Frani Jones;
Sally Myers, Sales Vice President, Comey & Shepherd
Realtors; Cincinnati Hematology-Oncology, Inc; L.M.
Kohn & Company; Kari and David Ellis; Atkins & Pearce;
Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., L.P.A.; The Leyman
Family; Peter and JoAnne Fried; and Taft Stettinius &
Hollister LLP.
Parent Sally Leyman of Hyde Park is chairing the Books
for Lunch 2008 Committee, and the following volunteers
are heading subcommittees:
Jennifer Nagrath of Symmes Township, Phyllis Lowe
of Hyde Park, Beth Smith of Glendale, Tracy Williams of
Madisonville, Nancy Gollobin of Hyde Park, Nirvani Head
of Indian Hill, Jennifer Sauers of Hyde Park, Edie Rau of
Symmes Township, Andrea Scheiber of Amberley, and Sara
Osborn of Terrace Park.
Some members of the Seven Hills School’s Books for Lunch
2008 Committee are (front) Sally Leyman, Kristi Woodworth,
(back) Jennifer Sauers, Sara Osborn & Phyllis Lowe
Some members of the Seven Hills School’s Books for Lunch
2008 (front) Nirvani Head, Tracy Williams, Beth Smith,
Elizabeth Mannion, Andrea Scheiber, Nora Kirsh, Edie
Rau & Jennifer Natrath
National Geographic explorer
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist
NOVEMBER 30, 2007- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 10
Horizon Community Church, which meets Sundays
at Cincinnati Country Day School, held a tent service and
luncheon on October 7th at their future church home. The
Church purchased 154 acres just south of Indian Hill across
the Little Miami River: the former Indian Valley Golf Course.
It was a capacity crowd in the tent on a sunny hot day for the
first service the church has held on a Sunday since starting
at Cincinnati Country Day School in April 2001. After the
service, church attendees placed butterflies in the grass to
represent the new lives to be changed in the new building.
The building walls were marked with stakes and bright tape
to give an idea of what the new facility would be like when
built. Plans for an official ground breaking have not been
announced. The church has secured zoning approval from
Anderson Township to build on the site and is proceeding
with building plans. The earliest start date for construction
would be the spring of 2008 according to the church. For
more information, see the church’s web site at horizoncc.
com.
Horizon Church Tent Service, packed house on October 7
Sam Scroggins, Church Board member
explains plans for the new Church
Bill Brunette of Indian Hill
gives a golf cart ride to the Heimlich family
Chip Larkin and Rich Hughes of Indian Hill
Senior Pastor Chad Hovind explains the meaning
of the butterflies that will be planted that day.
Jack Brendamour takes a tour of future building
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 11
Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation
Builds on Success with Annual “Friends” Giving Campaign
Coming on the heals of its recent Tech Academy success and its involvement with programs such as Senior Projects and
the Leadership Program, the Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation (IHPSF) is launching its second annual Friends of the
Foundation/State of the Foundation giving program.
IHPSF is dedicated to building on today’s successes of other organizations and the District and is working to develop
and support programs that help build strong, successful leaders for our community tomorrow.
With its mission clearly defined as helping to support, expand, and enhance the educational and leadership opportunities
for Indian Hill students, IHPSF is doing just that.
The Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation recently sponsored the “Tech Academy”, a seminar series presentation by
nationally renowned learning expert Mr. Ian Jukes. Mr. Juke’s presentations helped teachers and parents better understand
how to maximize learning potential in today’s ever-changing digital world. Specific tools and techniques were presented,
which have likely found their way into classrooms and homes this Fall.
In April (4/23), The Foundation will sponsor Dr. Robert Brooks. Dr. Brooks will be speaking on the topic of raising
resilient children and adolescents. Dr. Brooks is a nationally renowned speaker on themes of resilience, self-esteem,
motivation, and family relationships. Dr. Brooks will be speaking at the Indian Hill High School auditorium.
According to Board Chairman Dan Feigelson, “With the pace of innovation in education accelerating and the
globalization of the marketplace, it is critical that Indian Hill Schools maintains its position as a leader by creating the best
opportunities today for our youth to succeed tomorrow.”
In addition to its efforts to enhance and expand opportunities, the Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation was also
established to help protect against the potential of reduced state funding levels. In California, the state has re-distributed
state funds based on the financial needs of the schools, thus reducing the levels of support for schools of the caliber of Indian
Hill. These schools have struggled to keep the quality of their educations high. Initiatives have been on and off the Ohio
ballot for years. Protecting Indian Hill schools from this same unfortunate fate is central to the mission of this group.
Some of the most successful public schools in the country have created foundations to help add value to the educational
and leadership opportunities offered to students. These foundations supplement lost state funding, complement existing
support, and drive educational and leadership program opportunities to ever-higher levels. Schools like Upper Arlington,
Shaker Heights, Bexley, and Lake Forest (Illinois) have utilized strong ties with the community and alumni to raise millions
to help secure the best possible future for their students.
CCDS Names Event/Volunteer Coordinator
Kicks-off new series of events for the community
Indian Hill - Cincinnati Country Day School has named Pam Koncius (Hyde Park) the Event/Volunteer Coordinator.
Pam is a CCDS lifer, starting in the Montessori program at age 3 and graduating in 2001. She earned a Bachelors of Science
degree in Psychology from Union College in Schenectady, NY where she was an intern with the Admission Office during
her senior year. Recently, as an Admission Counselor for Thomas More College, Pam trained and managed volunteers as
well as coordinated all recruitment events. Head of School, Dr. Robert P. Macrae (Indian Hill) said, “Her enjoyment and
expertise in event planning, combined with her exuberance for Country Day will bring a new level of excellence to serving
our community.”
Pam is also an active member of the CCDS Alumni Council and will remain involved in all aspects of the Council’s
work. Pam is thrilled to be returning to Country Day and marked her return by helping to develop a new series of events
designed to celebrate the rich history and tradition of excellence at CCDS. The new events will be called the Broadwell
Series, named after the historic Broadwell House (c. 1804), the former headmasters house that sits near the entry to the
rolling 62-acre Cincinnati Country Day School campus.
The Broadwell Series events are free and open to everyone in the CCDS community. Events throughout the year
include a Tennis Round Robin, Broadwell Books, a new book club led by Upper School teachers Merle Black (history)
(Loveland) and Deborah Floyd (English) (Milford), a reception prior to the Upper School Winter Musical, Pajama Game,
and a private showing of the Upper School Visual Art Show led by fine arts department chair, Carole Lichty-Smith.
The first Broadwell Series event took place on Sunday, October 7 with a fun tennis round robin. Nearly 40 members of
the CCDS community teamed up to play on the CCDS tennis courts, including parents, alums, faculty members, and
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 12
students. The event wrapped up with a reception in the
Broadwell House for the participants and their guests.
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.
CCDS Event/Volunteer Coordinator
Pam Koncius of Hyde Park
Posing for a picture before
their match are John Wildman
‘76 and son Patrick (Indian
Hill), Jane Simon Fritz
‘78 (Hyde Park) & Casey
Schnieber (Blue Ash). John is
a member of the CCDS Board
of Trustees, Patrick is a 6th
grader at CCDS, Jane is the
Director of Strategic Planning
& development & Casey is a
CCDS Middle School teacher.
Stopping for a picture between
matches of the CCDS Tennis
Round Robin are (Back Row)
senior Brooke Heinichen, tennis
coach Lynne Schneebeck, (both
of Indian Hill) junior Frannie
Bower (Hyde Park) , Christie
Lindner (Indian Hill, senior Kyle
Scully (Pleasant Ridge) and Erin
Tapke ‘03 (Indian Hill).
(Front) Freshman Elizabeth
Blackburn,
Annie
Barrett,
Assistant Coach and 2003
graduate, both of Indian Hill.
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Teaming up in the first CCDS Broadwell Series event
CCDS senior & tennis player Christie Lindner & CCDS tennis
coach Lynne Schneebeck both of Indian Hill
Please remember that you need to contact us before
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or not you want your ad to run again.
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Debbie & Rodger Davis (Terrace Prk) get ready to play CCDS
students Joey Fritz (Hyde Park) & Olivia Tholke. (Indian Hill).
Debbie & Rodger are CCDS parents and Rodger serves as the
President of the CCDS Board of Trustees
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 13
The Auxiliary of The Jewish Hospital raises more than $100,000 for
purchase of vein viewers
The Auxiliary of The Jewish Hospital raised more than $100,000 for The Jewish Hospital at its “10th Anniversary at
Kenwood celebration,” honoring Mrs. Claire Phillips on Saturday, Sept. 8, at The Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill.
Proceeds from the event will be given to the hospital for the purchase of vein viewers, equipment that allows hospital
personnel to insert IVs and draw blood from patients with difficult veins. These instruments will benefit many Jewish
Hospital patients and will be used in all areas of the hospital.
The 10th anniversary celebration featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a tour of the estate, dinner, and dancing to the band,
The Mistics. Raffle prizes were also awarded. American Financial Group was the presenting sponsor of the celebration.
Mrs. Claire Phillips was honored at the event for her support of The Jewish Hospital. Her generous contributions have
allowed the Auxiliary to purchase a digital mammography machine, new monitors in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU),
as well as furnish the Emergency Department with state-of-the-art monitors.
The Greenacres Arts Center, purchased by Mrs. Louise Nippert and the Greenacres Foundation in 1998 from the
Fleischmann family, sits on 250 acres of pastoral land. The Arts Center fulfilled the Nipperts’ dream of educating children
of all ages in the cultural arts.
The Auxiliary of The Jewish Hospital includes more than 500 members. Dani Frappier is the current president.
The Jewish Hospital is an acute care hospital located in Cincinnati’s northeast suburbs. It was established in 1850 as the
first Jewish hospital in the United States and is part of the Health Alliance, an integrated health care delivery system. To
view other Jewish Hospital news releases, go to www.health-alliance.com/pressroom.
Claire Phillips, honoree
Susie and Jack Louiso
Peggy Greenberg, event co-chair and
Dr. Bruce Greenberg
Dr. Scott & Carrie Nix
Dr. Richard Ryan, president, Jewish Hospital
Staff & melissa Ryan, event co-chair
L to R: Phyllis Sewell & Philip T. & Helene
Cohen, The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
Leslie and Bernie Reiss
Dr. Robert & Cissy Lenobel
L. to R: Dani Frappier,, Auxiliary president;
Claire Phillips, honoree; Melissa Ryan,
event co-chair.
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN PAGE 14
Frank Noyes, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Cincinnati SportsMedicine & Orthopaedic Center,
recently performed the first computer-assisted osteotomy in Cincinnati at Jewish Hospital.
Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that corrects varus malalignment, more commonly known as bow-leggedness. Bow
legs can cause pain to the inner portion of the knee because the forces from any weightbearing activity are unevenly placed
across this area. Patients with bow legs need to undergo an osteotomy in order to correct the distribution of forces across
the knee joint.
The computer-assisted surgery is performed using specially designed software and computers in the operating room. The
computer assists the surgeon taking precise measurements of the patients bones and ligaments and creates 3-D models that
allow the surgeon to better align the joints.
Dr. Noyes performed the first computer-assisted osteotomy in the Tri-state on October 15. “Osteotomy is a reliable
method for correcting alignment problems in the knee. But if the knee joint isn’t perfectly aligned during surgery, the patient
can find themselves back in the operating room to have it re-done. These procedures require precision in millimeters and
degrees and the computer assisted navigation allows us to be very precise in our placement. It is a major advance and for
the patient, that means a more certain success,” says Dr. Noyes.
Dr. Noyes, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and other orthopaedic problems, is an
internationally recognized authority on the diagnosis and treatment of complex knee problems. He has pioneered operative
procedures to correct lower leg alignment with the goal of adding years and years to knee joints and decreasing the chance
for total knee replacement surgery.
Cincinnati SportsMedicine & Orthopaedic Center (CSMOC) is a nationally recognized center of excellence with
six offices located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. The physicians and staff at Cincinnati SportsMedicine and
Orthopaedic Center have a long-standing commitment to patient care, research, and the education of medical professionals. CSMOC physicians have won nearly every prestigious national and international award in the field of orthopaedic research
helping to develop significant breakthroughs in diagnosis, rehabilitation and surgery for complex knee, shoulder, elbow, and
foot and ankle problems.
Jewish Hospital is Greater Cincinnati’s premier knee and hip hospital, performing more computer-assisted orthopedic
procedures than any other hospital in the world. And more total joint replacements than any other hospital in Cincinnati. In
2004, Jewish Hospital opened the world’s first operating room dedicated to computer assisted orthopedic surgery.
The Jewish Hospital is an acute care hospital located in Cincinnati’s northeast suburbs. It was established in 1850 as the
first Jewish hospital in the United States and is part of the Health Alliance, an integrated health care delivery system. To view
other Jewish Hospital news releases, go to www.health-alliance.com/pressroom.
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
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 15
J.S. BACH CHRISTMAS ORATORIO PARTS, I, II AND III
The Knox Music Series, a community outreach program of Knox Presbyterian Church, Michigan and
Observatory Avenues in Hyde Park, presents J.S. Bach’s masterwork, the Christmas Oratorio Parts I, II, and
III on Sunday afternoon, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. Featured are the Knox Choir, Knox Soloists, and Chamber
Orchestra under the direction of Earl Rivers, Knox Director of Music. Featured Knox Soloists include soprano
Debra Van Engen, altos Catherine Martin and Theresa Merrill, tenor Daniel O’Dea, baritones Mathew Lake and
Joshua Moe, and Guest tenor soloist, Jonathan Zeng as the Evangelist. Admission is free; additional information
at www.knox.org or (513) 321-2573.
The Christmas Oratorio and Part I of Messiah represent the most splendid musical offerings for the Christmas
season from the Baroque period’s two most important composers – J. S. Bach and G. F. Handel. Composed for the
Christmas/Epiphany season of 1734-35 for the congregations of Leipzig, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio presents
the account of the birth of Jesus, the experiences of the Shepherds, the christening of the Child, the story of the
Wise Men from the Orient and the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt as told in the gospels of Luke and Matthew.
Additional poetic texts amplify the presentation in choruses of praise, arias expressing a personal sense of joy and
contemplation, and intermittent settings of chorale tunes representing the exuberance and wonder of humanity. A
Baroque chamber orchestra of oboes French horns, trumpets, timpani, strings, organ, and harpsichord add a rich
coloring to the work.
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio was originally presented in Leipzig as a series of six cantatas over six days
during the two-week period of the Christmas/Epiphany celebration. The Knox Music Series of Knox Presbyterian
Church gave the first documented complete performance in Cincinnati of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in 1985,
the 300th anniversary year of the birth of J.S. Bach.
University Hospital To Be Recognized by Department of Health and Human Services
for Success in Promoting Organ Donation
University Hospital will be recognized for their participation in the national Workplace Partnership for Life
initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on November 9, 2007 at the David
H. Ponitz Sinclair Center in Dayton, Ohio. “This recognition is an acknowledgment that University Hospital has done an outstanding job in promoting
organ donation among our Associates,” stated Paul Volek, Administrative Director of Transplant Services. “On
behalf of the various departments throughout our hospital who have shown committed support of our organ donor
program and our living donation initiative, we are very honored to receive this recognition.” University Hospital provides a comprehensive solid organ adult transplant program that comprises liver,
kidney, simultaneous kidney/pancreas, pancreas and heart transplantation. Approximately 420 people in Cincinnati
are on the current waiting list for a donated organ, as well as 2800 people in Ohio, 1500 people in Kentucky and
Indiana and 98,000 people in the U.S. The conference will feature the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL), a cornerstone project of the national
Gift of Life Donation Initiative launched in 2001 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to
increase the number of organ and tissue donors in this country. In addition to University Hospital, more than
11,000 national Workplace Partners have committed to the mission of educating millions of people about saving
or enhancing lives through organ, tissue, eye or marrow donation. The event is being presented by the Division
of Transplantation in collaboration with Donate Life Ohio and Gift of Life Michigan.
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 16
PAINTING
756-1351
Painting, Drywall, Plaster repairs & Tile
work. Interior and exterior painting.
Complete Interior painting, wallpaper
removal, & plaster repairs; kitchen &
bath tile & tile repairs. Insured & neat,
Madeira-based. I. H. refs, owner at
your project 100%. James Taylor 513313-4838
Professional Landscaping Fall cleanup, snow removal, free estimates
(513)305-5296
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: 812689-6771 or cell phone 512-756-1351
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
expr.
in garden & construction
design at local universities & high
schools. Numerous awards & refs.
Call 631-3724 or email through www.
marthawassermann.com
CustomPainting
Interior & Exterior painting over
40 year’s expr. fully insured, Senior
citizen discount local company, expr.
painters Call Cell Ron McGee @ (513)
616-4867
Consistent Satisfaction Painting and
remodeling 3 decades, insured call
732-1946
Painting & cleanings. Interior &
exterior painting, cleaning homes and
gutters. Call Greg Spearman 792-9283
HOUSE &YARD MAINTENANCE
Private Gardener & Home Maintenance
man seeking full or part time permanent
position. 36 yrs. expr. Strong I. H. refs.
Please call 513-553-2062 or 513-3194155
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, Indian Hill references on
request (812) 689-6771 or Cell 812-
Holiday Decorations indoor/outdoor
unique container gardens year round.
Award winning creations. Call Lisa
Gross 259-4243
Pressure washing & deck sealing,
pools, decks, driveways, & walks. Call
Gary 658-5092
Tree Care & Consulting .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 6585092
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) 2834809
Hauling & Handyman Inside and Out
Call Dave Montgomery 502-7465
Lawn care Grounds maintenance, snow
plowing, insured. Call Jim 513-3156905
Call Ken Heile anytime at 375-3552
for fall cleanup needs. Also, call if
interested in a price quote on cutting
for the 2008 season. I have refs. In I.
H. and provide great service at below
market rates.
Handyman Work- Yard work Bldg.
Maintenance Quality work competitive
rates licensed & insured. I am a nonsmoker, Chamber of Commerce, credit
cards accepted. Call Roger Simon at
513-321-1419
Landscape Maintenance
Provided lawn & landscape services for
27 yrs. in Eastern Cinti.. Specializing
in maintenance of residential properties
with scheduled visits you can count
& a staff trained in proper pruning &
disease/insect mgmt. Call 513-2712332 for apt. to review the needs or your
property. 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
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car” call (513) 561-3030 Indian Hill
resident.
Call I. H. owner Bill at 271-3385 or
769-4747 ext, 108 today
2003 VW Beetle GLS Turbo with
only14,900 original miles! Cyber
Green metallic paint with matching
color accented full leather interior; 17”
color accented alloys; tinted sunroof;
power everything; 4 speed automatic;
Monsoon sound. Local I. H. owner.
Asking $13,500. Please call 513-8311353
Indian Hill Home Rental Large brick
house on a beautiful one-acre lot, 4
bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2 oversized
garages, updated kitchen, full basement.
Call 410-350-0278 or Mary at 513-4842412 or 513-247-6723 Voice Mail
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, 6-disc CD player,
all wheel drive. $19,400. Call 513-3485508
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
“A Year in the Country”
Rental home situated on more than 300
acres 20 min. from Kenwood. Now
available after end of long-term lease.
Gated entrance. Call I. H. Homeowner
561-3456 for more info.
Event Performer: Violinist
Suggested events:
Weddings,
Receptions, Church Events, and
Parties. No Private Home Events 11 yrs.
performing expr. and am very reliable.
Please call Aly at
513-608-3821
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
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]
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 Rent Destin FL. 2 Br. 2 Bath fully
furnished Gulf Views- pool side. Aug.
& Sept. discounts three TV’s, a DVD
player www.twcondo.com Call Dee
561-4683
For Rent Destin FL. 2 Br. 2 Bath Gulf
Views– 2 pools-7 tennis courts-18 Hole
Golf Course–3 TV’s– 3 DVD’s-Grill-8
MTS, new-www.arieldunes.com Call
Dee at 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, 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 513-2326050
Weddings, portraits, senior portraits,
events & custom art. 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
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 513-721-0631 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 conditionreasonably priced. Call 561-1486
Piano – Black lacquer, baby grande
Chickering piano with “pianomation.”
Will include several musical discs’ for
the player piano mechanism. $5,000.
Call 604-8111
Bengal’s Season Tickets for Sale - 2
club season tickets to the sold out
Bengals games. The seats are located
in Club West, Section 208, seats 3 and
4, four rows back. Asking price for the
season is $6500. Please call for details
513-314-8504
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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 flexible
Hours are flexible. 404-5702
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 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.
For 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.
Residential snow plowing call Ken
Heile at 375-3552 for snow plowing
needs. Reasonable rates before or
during snows.
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
PERSONAL
Archery Instruction
Target, 3D
Call Bob West at 509-0051
Nurse seeking work Care of elderly or
special need child. Nights. Can work
day or night & weekends Years of expr.
and Excellent 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 513829-3911. 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
[email protected]
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Cleaning done right. 41 yrs. expr. - detail
oriented - minimum 3 hrs. dependable.
Refs. free estimates - flexible. Please
call Brenda, Call 724-2338 or Vanessa
625-3529
Award winning In-your home tutoring.
Math, Science, language Arts, etc. 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
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 – help decide what to take,
arrange move, packing-unpacking.
Setting up new home Estate dispersalitems to designated family members,
auctions-charities, Prep house for sale.
Call 513-253-9824.
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.513-252MOLE www.molecatchers.com
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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 (513) 797-8727
For dependable & reliable housekeeper
service, please call Kathy at 753-0288
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
[email protected]
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 brolfes@
gmail.com
Pet Care
Need your pets fed the next time you
go out of town? Call or email Brandon
Rolfes at 328-8847 or brolfes@gmail.
com
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
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
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 561-4941
Beginner French lessons Call 5212811
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
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.
www.bellemaisonstyling.com
Anne 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 - biweekly – one time cleans. We guarantee
quality. References available Michelle
513-490-1451 cell 513-625-0560
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
Landscaping
Install,
removal,
maintenance. Fence installation &
repair. Contact Jason at 513-2656065. 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
859-635-0519
Nurse seeking work Care of elderly,
excellent refs.Bond. Please call 513546-0291
High Quality, personalized professional
house cleaning done to your satisfaction.
Local refs. available, 19 yrs. expr. free
estimates. Call: 528-1249 or 746-0584
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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 984-5225
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
513-557-6120
Recent Butler University graduate
available for full time employment
expr. with infants up to teenagers. Very
creative, dependable and fun! Refs.
available upon request Please call
Meghan 513-460-6429
ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Train in your own home. Balance
ball, Resistance training, toning and
flexibility. CPR Training. Call Cindy
513-793-0425
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 JeanYves Theriault. Call Max at (513) 4821850
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 502-3905
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 @4901451
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 513561-6280
Cleaning professionals
Honest, dependable & thorough
residential cleaning. Move in, move
out, weekly, bi-weekly, pre & post
event. Call Beverly Hills today 513315-4503 Refs.
Happy Housekeeping
Cleaning your home can be a task
when it comes to the busy schedules
of everyday obligations. Weekly-biweekly- monthly. All general cleaning
spring and fall cleaning. Call Mandy at
(513) 479-8568 (cell) or
Pet Nanny & Personal Assistant
Dog walks/pet socializing for mid-day
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 inhome quote
Cleaning
Personal,
professional,
20
yrs
experience, local refs. reasonable rates.
578-2568 or 746-0584
Adoption Fundraiser
We pick up your gently used items
on Mondays or Tuesdays. Please call
us if you can donate to schedule your
pickup. Also available to baby sit and
house clean Please call Rachael @513583-5083 or Cell @859-380-5937
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 513-4056482
Outstanding care for your horses and
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 21
other farm animals on your premises.
Stall cleaning, feeding, turn out,
exercising, training , transportation
of 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
205-9993 or home 677-0180.
English tutor in Madeira office. Toefl
prep., speaking, reading, writing,
editing…all congenial climate, all ages
group rates & one to one tutoring. Call
Bonny Dyer, M.A. competitive fees
and sliding scale 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. Comprehensive in-home fitness
programs to improve strength, balance,
and flexibility, tone muscles & lose
weight. Refs. Available. Call David
Wernick M.A. CSCS 513-328-1768
Christian women seeking homes to
clean. twenty one (21) yrs. expr. refs.
available. Free estimate, dependable.
Please call Shelly 831-3181 or Vicki at
576-0833
IN HIS TWENTIETH YEAR
AS MUSIC DIRECTOR AND
CONDUCTOR,
EARL RIVERS
ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
FROM VAE
Earl Rivers, Music Director and
Conductor of the Vocal Arts Ensemble
of Cincinnati (VAE) will step down
after this 2007-2008 season, his
twentieth year with the organization.
Rivers is the second music director of
VAE, assuming the position in 1987
after Founding Director Elmer Thomas
stepped down. He has led Cincinnati’s
professional chamber choir through
two recordings, performances aired
nationally on over 200 radio stations,
multiple commissions and regional
premieres, performances for the
American Choral Directors Association
conventions, and two ASCAP
(American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers) Awards for
“Adventuresome Programming of
Contemporary Music.” He has been
a strong advocate of educational and
community partnerships in Cincinnati
and has played a major role in the
acclaim of the region’s premiere
professional chamber choir. Rivers
has been honored with a Special PostCorbett Award for outstanding artistic
achievements with the VAE and is a
recipient of Choral America’s “Michael
Korn Founders Award for Development
of the Choral Art,” honoring a lifetime
of significant contributions to the
professional choral art.
“After twenty years serving as Music
Director and Conductor of the Vocal
Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati, I believe
it is in the best interests of the VAE and
its patrons to be challenged with new
artistic leadership. Leading the VAE
has been a highlight of my professional
conducting career, and I am extremely
proud of the many collaborations
and artistic partnerships VAE has
established with other Cincinnati arts
organizations and children’s and youth
choirs.”
As a Music Director, Earl Rivers
has always had a knack for striking
the balance between the artists and
the audience. Robert Vance, current
VAE alto who joined the chorus in
2005 added these sentiments about the
director, “I feel very fortunate to have
sung with the Vocal Arts Ensemble
during these last three seasons of Dr.
Rivers’ tenure. His impressive depth
of experience and adventurous sense of
programming have made each and every
concert session unique and rewarding.
And, perhaps even more importantly,
his deep caring for the well-being of
the ensemble and its members makes
singing in VAE a true joy.”
The VAE’s Board President, Donald
Bell expressed, “The board, staff, and
patrons of VAE appreciate all that
Earl Rivers has contributed to this
organization, this community, and to
the choral art and he will be missed;
however, we look forward to new
beginnings for the VAE and the board
is in the planning stages now.”
Members of the VAE Board of
Trustees will publicly announce
Rivers’ retirement during the 20072008 Season’s opening concerts on
Sunday, November 11th 3:00 pm at the
Cathedral Basilica in Covington and
Monday, November 12th 7:30 pm at
the Museum Center at Union Terminal.
Rivers’ next leads the VAE this season
in three Holiday Concerts on Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, December 7, 8 and 9
at Anderson’s St. Timothy’s Episcopal
Church, Northside’s St. Boniface
Catholic Church, and downtown’s St.
Peter in Chains Cathedral with the
Canterbury Brass and guest children’s
and high school choirs.
Earl Rivers will remain in his
positions at the University of Cincinnati
College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
as Director of Choral Studies and
Head of the Division of Ensembles
and Conducting, where he oversees a
graduate conducting program acclaimed
by U.S. New and World Report as
among the top five such programs in
the U.S.A. On March 15, 2008 at 8:00
pm at CCM, in partnership with The
Percussion Group, he will conduct the
regional premiere of Tan Dun’s Water
Passion after St. Matthew. He will also
continue as Director of Music at Hyde
Park’s Knox Presbyterian Church,
where he leads a performance of J.S.
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Parts I, II
and III on Sunday afternoon, December
16, at 3:00 pm.
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 22
Buckingham Lodge
1861
Remembering Oliver and Grace Kaiser
Before television was a common feature in American homes, citizens entertained themselves
with other pursuits. The Oliver B. Kaisers were avid hobbyists and long time Indian Hill residents.
In 1908 O.B. purchased an 8 room house in Ramona, part of current day Indian Hill. After rebuilding
it with his own hands, he sold the house to A.H. Albers and acquired 25 acres of the Stickney farm
on Drake Road, where he designed and constructed a new home. As he labored at the site, his wife
Grace would read or compose poetry or music. Native creek stone composed the floor, and the Atlee family crest was
on the cornerstone. For 12 years, he worked on the dwelling. Originally designed to have 12 rooms, the house grew as
family activities expanded. The residence was a half timbered style popular in the 1920s, and they named it Cedar Terrace.
Mr. Kaiser was a renowned patent attorney. Grace, nicknamed “Lady of 100
Hobbies,” founded in the 1930’s both the Cincinnati Hobby Club and the United
Hobby Clubs of Cincinnati. The United Hobby Clubs was the only organization of
its kind in the U. S. Its membership of over 300 men and women included doctors,
lawyers, teachers, and young married people. Its objective was to develop “spiritual,
literary, musical, civic, scientific, and patriotic achievements; to stimulate education;
to preserve antiques and objects of historical interest; to promote spiritual and national
uplift; to create a spirit of service;… and to work in unity for the spirit of fellowship.”
Mrs. Kaiser shared her collections and passions with many through hobby clubs.
Mrs. O.B. (as she was known) was famous for her collection of hundreds of fans, from
a Japanese dagger fan (for suicides) to one enclosed in a baseball bat. Grace organized
social events to share the stories behind her items of antiquity. With her 60-bell
collection, she arranged a pageant in Morrow, Ohio in 1942. As bells from various
countries were chimed, Mrs. O.B. sang solos while wearing costumes from each nation.
On display were bells from camels, milk carts, sleighs, ships, and schoolhouses; as
Mrs. Kaiser’s goal was to acquire a bell from every country in the world. She constantly enriched other people’s lives
with her many free presentations and pageants in which the Kaiser daughters, Ramona and Olive, sometimes participated.
Almost a dozen other clubs spun off from the United Hobby Clubs including the Friendship Chain Club (devoted to
helping the infirm), the Doctors and Wives Club, the Literary, Music and Arts Hobby Club, Young Married Couples Club,
Lawyers and Wives Club, Teachers and Creative Thinkers Club, Poet, Composers, and Nature Study Hobby Club, and
the Wild Life Hobby Club. The Kaisers were members, founders, or sponsors of all of these. Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser opened
their home at 7400 Drake Road for potluck dinners with programs, presentations, and pageants. A talented musical and
dramatic composer and poet, Mrs. O.B.’s published volumes included Experience and Life’s Mirror: Illustrated Poems.
A former neighbor recalled Mrs. O.B. as a very dramatic lady with “a voice that shattered the clouds.” The Kaiser home
décor favored elegance, and rooms were draped with taffeta, velvet, and brocade. She was known for her theatrics. Mr.
Kaiser constructed a stage beside the stairs for family performances. In one presentation as Grace descended the stairs,
dressed in evening attire and wearing a beautiful hat, she tossed flowers to her audience as she sang. She had to stop several
times when she got tangled in her garb, but she maintained her composure and volume throughout the elaborate entrance.
Mr. Kaiser died in 1954 at age 76, and Mrs. O.B. in her 83rd year in 1965. These early Village residents were
colorful, talented people who followed Mr. Kaiser’s credo that “everybody should use leisure time constructively.”
NOVEMBER 30, 2007 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 23
THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Become
A Patron
U.S. Grant Portrait
Displayed at Library
A historic portrait of President
Ulysses S. Grant that was donated to
the Indian Hill Historical Society by
Andrew C. Hauck, Jr. has a new home.
It is now hanging at the Brown County
Library in Georgetown. The Society has
loaned the painting to the library since
it was felt appropriate that it reside in
the childhood home of President Grant.
The city of Georgetown held
a ceremony on November 3 at
the library, attended by both local
citizens and representatives of the
Historical Society.
Georgetown
residents have expressed their
gratitude for the sharing of this large,
almost-life size oil portrait with their
community. The painting will remain
there for the foreseeable future, but
may someday return to Indian Hill
Ice Carver Returns
A number of people have asked for
information about the ice carver on
the Schoolhouse lawn for the Village
Christmas Party. For the last two events
the sculptor has been Wally Daniels,
from Receptions Banquet Center.
Mr. Daniels is the executive chef
at the Receptions Center in Erlanger,
Kentucky.
He is self-taught in
ice sculpting and has seven years
experience. He displays his artistic
pieces at many of the events at both
the Center and at private parties.
Any one wishing to contact Mr.
Daniels may phone the office of
the Historical Society at 891-1873.
Those who are members of the
Society at the Patron and 1873 Club
levels provide an important part of the
financial support for our activities. In
appreciation, they are guests of honor
at a special party in January each year,
held in one of the lovely homes in the
Village. If you would like to become
a member at one of these levels,
please contact the office at 891-1873.
Trustees Decorate
The Schoolhouse
As has been the tradition with the
Board of Trustees, gathered in late
November to “deck the halls.” This
is done not only to be ready for the
Village Christmas Party but also
to provide a fully decorated venue
for the parties given by residents at
the Schoolhouse during December.
This December there are rentals
of the Schoolhouse for a corporate
party, a garden club gathering, a
women’s club holiday meeting, a
class reunion and several dinner
parties. Hostesses find that using a
fully decorated building makes their
holiday entertaining much simpler.
The stage is set in advance for their
use of the Schoolhouse, and with
the addition of guests, food, and
drink, festive events are virtually
guaranteed.as families gathered for
the grog, nog, the entertainment,
and to watch the ice carver...”etc.
Barb Hauck, Cindi Reid, Bill Bramlage
Decorate Schoolhouse
Traditional Village
Christmas Party
For the last four years the theme
for the Village Christmas Party has
varied. The theme chosen for 2007
was “Candyland,” with the Little
Red Schoolhouse decorated with
replicas of traditional holiday candies.
The Christmas Party has been a gift
from the Historical Society since 1980.
Over the years it has provided an
opportunity for neighbors and families
to gather. The favorite feature of the
afternoon is, of course, the arrival of
Santa Claus. He usually comes by
horse and carriage, except on those very
few occasions when there was enough
snow to allow the use of a sleigh.
In 2006 the theme for the party was
nutcrackers, with nutcrackers of all
sizes displayed in the schoolroom.
Gingerbread houses were the feature of
the 2005 party, including hand crafted
houses from the kitchens of residents
and from Indian Hill High School
students. The party in 2004 was called
“The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Large graphics of each verse in the
song were part of the décor, along with
miniature Victorian caroling figures.
Having a special theme of the
Village party each year has proved to
be popular with Indian Hill residents.
In 2006 and 2007 there was a “full
house” as families gathered for the
grog , nog, and the entertainment, snf
to watch the ice carver on the lawn
create a frozen holiday masterpiece.
Suggestions for a theme for 2008
are being sought.
Please phone
your ideas to the office at 891-1873.
[email protected]
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