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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO 

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Volume No. LXV NOVEMBER 29, 2006 

Number 10 

COUNCIL ACTIONS 

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 

NOVEMBER 20, 2006 

• Conducted a public hearing on 

the proposed 2007 Budget. There 

were no changes to the proposed 

budget suggested during the public 

hearing and the budget will be 

considered in the form of an 

appropriation ordinance at the 

December 18, 2006 Council 

meeting. 

• Emergency passage of an ordinance 

amending Ordinances 01-06, making 

appropriations for the expenses of 

the Village of Indian Hill for the Fiscal 

Year 2006. Council noted that 2006 

expenditures are projected to be 

$288,000 under the original 

2006 appropriations. 

• Emergency passage of an ordinance 

authorizing the manager to convey an 

easement to the owners of 4264 

Walton Creek Road for the continued 

use and maintenance of existing 

encroachments on Village-owned 

property located adjacent to 4264 

Walton Creek. 

• Resolution accepting amended 2006 

appropriations for the Madeira & 

Indian Hill Joint Fire District. 

• Council set 7:30 p.m. on January 

8, 2007 for a public hearing on an 

appeal of a Planning Commission 

decision regarding a special 

VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL PUBLIC MEETING DATES 

NOVEMBER, 2006 

Green Areas Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2006 

Jan. 3, 2006 

Council 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2006 

Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2006 

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 relocate to an accessible 

meeting room within 48 hours advance notice file with the City Manager’s office. 

exception for a lot area reduction in 

connection with Lot 2 in Phase 2 of 

the Tudor Hill subdivision. 

PLANNING COMMISSION 

MEETING ACTIONS 

NOVEMBER 21, 2006 

• Approved - A simple lot cut-up at 

4325 Drake Road. The cut-up creates 

a 3.034 acre parcel and a remainder 

15.2 acre parcel of land. 

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS 

The Village Administration, Public 

Works, Water Works, Tax, and 

Health Department offices will be 

closed 

1/2 Day Friday December 22 

and Monday December 25 

For the Christmas Holiday 

and on 

Monday Jaunary 1, 2007 

For the New Year Holiday 

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THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO 

CHURCHES 

ARMSTRONG CHAPEL 

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

5125 Drake Road 

Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 

561-4220 

www.armstrongchapel.org 

Greg Stover, Senior Pastor 

Nathan Custer, Associate Pastor 

Stanley Lawrence, Associate Pastor 

Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students 

8:20 a.m. Traditional Worship in Old Chap 

9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary 

11:10 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the 

Sanctuary 

Adult Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 

9:40 and 11:00 

Student Christian Education at 9:40 

Children’s Christian Education at 

9:40 and 11:00 

Nursery care provided at 9:40 and 11:00 

Student Ministries on Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 

THE INDIAN HILL CHURCH 

Episcopal-Presbyterian 


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 

newborns through high school seniors 

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY 

VILLAGE COUNCIL 


Thomas C. Rink, Mayor 

Eppa Rixey IV, Vice Mayor 

Joseph Beech, III 

W. Roger Fry 

Susan K. Holzapfel 

David T. Ottenjohn 

Mark E. Tullis 

VILLAGE STAFF 

Michael W. Burns, City Manager 

561-6500 

David M. Couch, Assistant City Manager 

Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt. 

Donald L. Crain, Solicitor 

Connie Eberhart, Tax Comm. 

Will McQueen, Chief of Police 

Police – 561-7000 

Jim Fox, Supt. Water Works 

561-6679 

Rick Robinson, Supt. Public Works Dept. 

831-3712 

Steve Ashbrock, Fire Chief 

561-7926 – Business 

911 – Fire Call 

Tim Ingram, Health Commissioner 

PLANNING COMMISSION 

Paul F. Madden, Chairperson 

Jane Koppenhoefer 

David T. Ottenjohn 

Charles E. Reynolds 

Richard C. Wiggers 

GREEN AREAS 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

Lindsay McLean, Chairperson 

T. J. Ackermann 

Ms. Robin Armstrong 

Mr. William H. Chatfield 

Mrs. Missy Cowan 

Mr. Noah Fleischmann 

Mr. Frank Hamilton 

Mrs. Carolyn Jones 

Mrs. Beth Karp 

Ms. Pam Middendorff 

Ms. Natalie Nesbitt 

Mr. Eppa Rixey 

Mrs. Lynne Vollmer 

Mrs. Diane White 

John A. Bentley, Consultant 

STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM 

4600 Muchmore Road - 561-5151 

Christopher P. Daeger 

Horticulturist-Green Areas Manager 

GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE 

Thomas Kanis, Range Supervisor 

831-0994 

Peter Tsipis, Assistant Supervisor 

831-0994 

John E. Gross, Jr., Village Representative 

561-0696 

PERSONNEL ADVISORY & 

APPEALS BOARD 

Eric Holzapfel 

George Glover 

Kim Burke, Chairman 

MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

Edward H. Miller, M.D. 

Mrs. Patricia Timperman, R.S. 

Thomas J. Clarke, Jr., D.V.M. 

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED 

VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 

BOARD OF EDUCATION 


Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 

Molly Barber, President 

Timothy Sharp, Vice President 

Barbara A. Hopewell 

Ted Jaroszewicz 

Elizabeth Johnston 

Dr. Jane Knudson, Supt. 272-4500 

Julia J. Toth, Clerk-Treas. 272-4522 

Indian Hill High School 272-4550 

Indian Hill Middle School 272-4642 

Indian Hill Elementary 272-4703 

Indian Hill Primary School 272-4754 

RECREATION COMMISSION 

Paul Zinnecker, Chairman 791-8246 

Sports Program Information 684-8400 

Program Coordinator, Jack Alley 561-6500 

www.ihrecsports.com 

INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

891-1873 

Mrs. Roy N. Gillespie, President 

Mrs. Donald C. Harrison, Vice President 

Mrs. Andrew C. Hauck, III, Vice President 

Mr. Stephen Schultz, Secretary 

Mr. Otto Hausknecht, Treasurer 

BULLETIN EDITOR 

Joyce Holder 

All questions concerning copy for 

The Bulletin should be directed to the 

Village office at 561-6500. 

NEXT ISSUE OF BULLETIN 

OCTOBER 4 

Please note that all copy for that issue must be 

submitted by 4:30 p.m., 

Friday, September 15, 2006. 

ST. GERTRUDE PARISH 

Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd. 

Church (513) 561-5954 

School (513) 561-8020 

Religious Education (513) 561-8369 

www.stgertrude.org 

Fr. Ken Letoile, Pastor 

Sister Maria Christi, Principal 

Shari Siebert, Director of Religious 

Education 

Mass Schedule: 

Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30 AM 

Saturday: 4:30 PM 

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM 

12:30 & 6:00 PM

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RANGER CHAT 

Holiday Safety Tips From The Rangers 

The holidays are rapidly approaching and the Rangers would like to remind everyone to stay safe during this 

bustling season. Please take a moment to review the following reminders that are so important to keeping your 

home and family safe. The tips cover several topics, such as home security, driving safety, and general information. 

• Use your alarm system, not just during the Holidays, but throughout the year 

• Be ALERT – report any suspicious people or vehicles to the Rangers 

• Fill out a vacation report and drop it off at the Ranger Station – even for short trips and PLEASE try to 

avoid last minute phone calls to make these reports. The dispatchers are busy with their regular duties and are 

sometimes deluged with calls. You can fax a vacation report to the station at 561-9459. 

• Remind children to keep doors locked at all times and not to answer the door for strangers. If they are not 

sure, call the Rangers. Remember – don’t scare, educate! 

• Use interior and exterior lighting when away for the evening. 

• The Holidays are the time for parties, PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. 

• Drive defensively; remember everyone doesn’t listen to the above rule. 

• USE YOUR SEATBELT – that’s what it’s there for! 

• Be aware of road conditions, they can change in an instant. 

• Take a minute to speak to your teenage drivers and remind them of the importance of 

driving safely. In the past year we have had many local teens killed or injured in tragic accidents. 

The Rangers would like to wish everyone a festive and joyous Holiday Season. Post the above guidelines on 

the refrigerator or the family note board, where everyone sees them on a daily basis. If you have any questions or 

concerns, do not hesitate to call the Ranger Station. 

Mike Dressell, Patrolman 

Indian Hill Rangers 

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season 

The Indian Hill Rangers


Indian Hill Rangers’ Colour Guard Perform at Bengals Game 

The Indian Hill Rangers’ Colour Guard performed at the October 22, 2006 Bengals game. Lieutenants White 

and Shannon and Officers Schweppe, Perdue and Dunigan presented the United States of America and State of 

Ohio flags at the opening ceremony. 

NEW INDIAN HILL RANGERS DISPATCHER 

Rachel Lefker started with the Rangers as their newest 

Dispatcher in June of this year. Rachel comes to the Rangers with 

8 years experience as a Dispatcher and 3 years as a Supervisor with 

Clermont County Department of Public Safety Services (911.) She 

lives just outside Williamsburg in Brown County. She is married 

to a Deputy Sheriff with Clermont County, and has a 5 year old 

daughter. 

INDIAN HILL WATER WORKS 

IT’S TURNING COLDER… 

Water main breaks and pressure disruptions occur 

throughout the year, but the likelihood increases during 

colder weather. The Indian Hill Water Works would 

like to know if there are any special water needs in the 

community, such as continual pressure for prolonged 

periods during kidney dialysis. If so, please contact 

Jason Adkins, Water Works Maintenance Foreman, at 

831-3885. This knowledge can assist the Water Works 

in providing better service for those in need of special 

attention. 

The Indian Hill Water Works would also like to remind 

you that water pipes need extra protection in colder 

weather. Take special care with pipes that are exposed 

to cold air directly or are located next to outside walls 

or walls next to unheated garages. Wrapping pipes 

with insulation or letting water faucets drip during 

extremely cold temperatures may prevent your water 

pipes from freezing.


THE CINCINNATI CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 

NEEDS FEEDER WATCHERS 

The Cincinnati Christmas Bird Count needs feeder watchers! The count circle is 15 miles in diameter and 

includes the entire Village of Indian Hill. On that day several groups will canvass the 

area counting birds on public land as common as Cardinals to the rare (but present at 

times) Bald Eagle. Feeder watchers/backyard watchers have been important in bringing 

United States high counts of birds such as Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy 

Woodpecker, and American Goldfinch to the Cincinnati count! In years past, there were 

numbers into the 30’s of feeder watchers, last year we had two. If you have ten minutes 

to spare on December 30, 2006 you can participate no matter how common, all birds 

count. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email (preferred) 

Bob Foppe at Cincybirds@yahoo.com or call him at 513-685-2739. 

THERE’S AN ART TO WATER 

DISTRIBUTION 

Art Speer is the newest member of 

the Indian Hill Water Works. Art has 

been with the distribution crew for a 

few months, coming most recently 

from Cincinnati Testing Labs. Art 

has four daughters, is a relatively 

recent transplant from Indiana, and 

now lives with his wife, Tammy 

Lynn, in the Mt. Healthy area. Art 

enjoys coin collecting and hunting. 

Paul Hackett Commended by 

Former President 

During a recent fundraiser for 

senatorial candidate, Congressman 

Sherrod Brown, Former President 

Clinton publicly commended Paul 

Hackett for his service to the country. 

He said, “I hope Paul Hackett sees 

that his courage to make people see 

the truth about our policy in Iraq 

is now sweeping the nation.” Paul 

Hackett has been spending the past 

several months helping other Iraq 

War veterans in their political races 

across the country. 

The 16 th Annual Mardi Gras 

for Homeless Children 

Sponsored by: 

The Northern Kentucky 

Restaurant Association in 

cooperation with the Greater 

Cincinnati Restaurant 

Association 

Event Date: February 20, 2007 

Event Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

EventLocation:Northern Kentucky 

Convention Center 

Cost: $50/person 

Event Description: 

Benefits: Bethany House 

Services, Brighton Center’s 

Homeward Bound, Welcome 

House of Northern Kentucky and 

Mercy Franciscan at St. John. 

Features: Great food and beverages 

from over 40 vendors, live New 

Orleans Jazz and live/silent auction. 

Tickets are available at The 

Drawbridge Inn, Embassy Suites 

RiverCenter, Hilton Cincinnati 

Airport, Marriott at RiverCenter, 

Benefitting Agencies, by phone 

at 859/291-6572, or on the web at 

www.nkramardigras.com. 

Last year’s event raised 

more than $72,000. This year, 

the goal is to raise $100,000. 

Contact name/phone number 

email address: 

Gordon Snyder, (859) 392-2252, 

gsnyder@commonwealth-hotels.com 

Dr. Jack Hahn 

New President of American 

Board of Implantology and 

Implant Dentistry 

Dr. Jack Hahn, of the Cosmetic 

and Implant Dental Center of 

Cincinnati was elected President of 

the American Board of Implantology 

and Implant Dentistry at the annual 

meeting of the American Academy of 

Implant Dentistry held in Chicago, 

October 18-25, 2006. 

Dr. Hahn, a pioneer of dental 

implantology, has drveloped devices 

andtechniques which are utilized world 

wide.He and his wife live in Indian 

Hill.


EMERALD ASH BORER IN SOUTHWEST OHIO 

Not all ash trees are infested! The world is not coming to an end either! As of this issue, there are no known 

instances of this borer in Hamilton or Clermont County. There is, however, quarantine in effect for Warren 

County just to our north. 

We do not need to start removing all our ash trees. It may be necessary to deal with them eventually but there 

is no need to panic. It is a good idea to have a plan incase what may be inevitable does occur so that the costs 

involved do not put a strain on your budget. We can for the time being, live with our ash trees, enjoy their shade, 

fall colors, and hope that ongoing research can find a solution to this problem. 

First, a little history to help us better understand the insect. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was identified 

in Michigan in 2002, but studies are now showing it may have been in the country for up to 20 years given its 

movement and the locations it now resides. It is a native insect in Asia and is found in climates such as the 

northern U.S. One of the main reasons it took this long to diagnose was that the damage resembles typical 

problems associated with ash trees. It probably arrived in this continent via crate or packing material through 

the ports in Detroit, Michigan. The movement through Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Canada is the result of the 

transportation of trees, lumber, and firewood. It has been noted that more recent outbreaks are somewhat in the 

vicinity of interstate and state highways. 

The adult borers only fly about a half mile, a factor in determining that other methods were used in distributing 

this insect. Adults are about ½” long and 1/8” wide and are a metallic green – bronzy color. They emerge from 

distinct D-shaped, 1/8” wide exit holes May to August, where they live about 2 weeks to mate and feed. Females 

will lay eggs which when they hatch the larvae tunnel underneath the bark and begin to feed on the living tissues 

of the ash tree. The borers are whitish color with bell shaped segments along their entire length, looking like 

tapeworms. The tunnels are serpentine shaped and are filled with frass; digested sawdust. Native borers push this 

frass from the tunnels to the outside of the tree, EAB does not. 

EAB affects all ash trees and only ash (Fraxinus) trees, not Sorbus, the Mountain Ash, which is not a true ash. 

Fertilizing to increase the vigor of your ash tree will not help. They attack ash trees in all stages of health or 

decline, unlike some of our native insects, which only attack stressed trees. 

An ash tree that has been in decline or has been dying from the top down is one of the indications it may 

be infected, but ashes in general show this symptom from normal native problems. The distinct D-shaped exit 

holes in the bark are the first sign to look for. Dissecting a dead branch and finding serpentine or winding fraysfilled 

tunnels under the bark is another. If there is an increase in woodpecker activity and your tree looks like it 

may have been shot with a shotgun, that’s another possible sign for EAB. Vertical bark splitting is yet another 

indication of infestation associated with this insect. An increase in the number of live sprouts growing from the 

trunk below deadwood is also an indicator of EAB. 

Until recently, any finds of infestations were dealt with by establishing quarantine and removing all ash trees 

within a half mile of the infested tree(s). Unfortunately, the federal and state funds for such extensive work are 

not available anymore. Now when EAB is found the county is placed under quarantine. No ash trees or wood 

of other hardwoods is allowed to be transported out of the county, unless it is coniferous in nature (spruce, pines, 

etc.). That includes logs, firewood, mulch, and wood chips. It is recommended that infected ashes be ground up 

and burned to prevent its spread. There are fines associated with not following the regulations. 

The Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio State Extension Service, and the Ohio Department of Forestry 

have been working together to help others locate this pest, and educate the public on what they can do to prevent 

this from getting out of control in our state as well as neighboring states. The following are a few more points of 

interest which some may help you develop a plan or a conclusion to suit your needs. 

* Individual property owners are responsible for their own ash trees. Dead or dying ashes can pose obvious 

hazards and need to be dealt with as would any other trees. 

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* At the present time, there are 10,000 “indicator trees” around the state being collected and dissected. Sometime 

this winter these purposely injured trees will be studied and it will be determined if there are any other portions 

of the state that need to be quarantined. 

* Treatment with insecticides can only be a preventative measure. Studies have shown that efficacy levels 

have varied greatly and none are 100% effective. 

* It is recommended that if an existing ash tree is already in need of pruning work that one would consider 

going ahead with its removal at this time. As for healthy trees, there is no need to remove them now. Enjoy them 

and hope that research will result in finding a solution. 

* It would be a good idea to start planting other species to take the place of the ashes and to diversify your 

landscape. Plant a mix of trees to help eliminate any possible monoculture situation where you could lose all 

your trees if they are of just one specie. We have witnessed that with Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight in 

the past. Planting now will give the new trees a chance to establish themselves in the meantime if there is ever a 

need to remove the ashes. 

* Come up with a budget and start saving so that if an infestation does occur and you have to deal with it, the 

costs won’t be such a burden. If in the future it turns out that you do not have to deal with the problem, you will 

have funds to do with as you please. 

* It would be reasonable that ash trees in wooded areas be left alone. If an infestation does occur, such as a 

wide spread invasion in the future, leaving them to do what all dead trees do naturally would be logical. There is 

wildlife that does take advantage of such a dilemma, for example woodpeckers and other birds. 

* It appears at some levels that the loss of all ash trees is inevitable. While this may be true, there are measures 

that can slow the spread of the EAB. It may buy us enough time to learn more and come up with a solution before 

all the ashes are gone. If everyone keeps a look out for this pest and adheres to the rules of quarantine when the 

need arises, we have a chance of limiting the damage caused by EAB. 

There is considerable more information available than what is contained in this article. The following web 

sites offer more information with pictures to help you identify this pest. The following addresses and phone 

numbers offer personnel that can help you as well. 

www.aphis.usda.gov www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/eab www.emeraldashborer.info 

Toll free information line: 1-866-322-4512 

For a FACT SHEET: 

Division of Plant Industry – Emerald Ash Borer Program 

8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 614-728-6437 

O.D.A. home page: www.ohioagriculture.gov/eab 

To report an infestation call 1-888-OHIO-EAB 

Submitted by: Chris Daeger, Rowe Arboretum Manager 

1 st Annual Indian Hill High School Girls Basketball Alumnae Game. 

Thursday December 28 th , 2006 at 6:00 at the High School. 

Let’s put together an alumnae team of girls who played basketball at Indian Hill to challenge this year’s squad. 

Wear the uniform again! Have real ref’s again! We’ll pull out the bleachers and set up the clock, just like a real 

game! All ages are welcome. If you’re still in college, get back on the court again with the girls you played with 

in high school. If you’re in your 20’s or even older and perhaps not quite as conditioned as you were back in high 

school, come on out – you can substitute freely, and we promise not to press. Invite your family and friends to 

come and watch – no admission charge. 

If you’re interested in playing, please contact Coach Don Ulmer at 859-341-1664, so we can get a count. 

Spread the word to your friends, and give me a call with any questions.


GIVE GREEN IN 2006 

For decades, Indian Hill residents have made donations to the Green Areas Trust, one of the most enchanting 

features of 45243. Because of their generosity, Green Areas compose more than 2500 acres. About 20% of Indian 

Hill is preserved forever. This ensures that our wetlands, woodlands, farms, streams, 

and fields will be here for future generations. 

The aesthetic pleasures of so much greenspace are treasured by all who live in 

or visit the village. Many nature walks, stargazing/birdwatching sessions and trail 

rides have been held on land in the Trust. Its recreational value is exceptional. 

The Green Areas Advisory Committee reminds residents that end of the year 

contributions of land, cash, or securities are most welcome. Such donations will 

have a beneficial tax consequence and protect the environment. Please contact Dave 

Couch at the Village Office (561-6511) for information and details. 

GREEN AREAS BIRD WATCH 

The Green Areas Advisory Committee invites Indian Hill residents to a BIRD WATCH/WALK on January 

13, 2007 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. It will take place in Grand Valley, and we will be viewing migratory birds 

including Grebes, Geese, Dabbling Ducks, and Diving Ducks. We will walk less than half a mile. Please wear 

comfortable, waterproof shoes. Our leader, Bob Foppe, an avid bird watcher whose credentials include having 

seen 280 of the 400 birds in Ohio, will lead the group. If you have bird books, binoculars, or other instruments, 

bring them! The walk will take place rain or shine. Please park at the Grand Valley Entrance on State Route 126 in 

Camp Dennison. This is across the street from Adler Company. Display a Grand Valley decal in your car window. 

Please RSVP to Natalie Nesbitt at 561-4588 with your name and telephone number. 

Lisa Uible 

is 4th 

From Left 

Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Chapionships 

The 2006 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Chapionships were held in Bloomington Indiana 

onSunday, October 19. 

The University of Michigan’s Women’s team stretched their title streak to five consecutive Big Ten 

Championships. Lisa Uible was a runner on this 2006 winning team. Lisa is a 2003 graduate of Indian Hill High 

School. She will graduate from the University of Michigan this coming spring with a degree in mathematics. 

Earlier ini October at the NCAA Pre-National Cross Country Championships, the U. of M.’s Women’s team 

tied for second place. Lisa Uible finished 53rd overall. On November 2006 National NCAA Men’s and Women’s 

Cross Country Championship will be held in Terre Haute Indiana “Go Blue!”

Women’s Health Experience, IH 


Friday, October 6, 2006 became a day of excitement, indulgence, and knowledge for more than 600 

women who attended The Women’s Health Experience at Kenwood Country Club. The event was presented by 

the Foundation for Female Health Awareness, co-founders and Indian Hill residents, Dr. Mickey Karram and 

wife, Mona, along with their sponsor, The Christ Hospital. 

The agenda held lectures on anti-aging, exercise, erasing varicose and spider veins, female sexuality, 

and menopause to name a few, delivered by leading physicians and speakers. In an uplifting and inherently 

motivational talk, Keynote speaker, Yvonne Green, RN, CNM, MSN, Director of the Office of Women’s Health 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conveyed her message of health and safety for women through disease 

prevention, for all stages of life. 

Enjoying a continental breakfast, attendees mingled between various vendor exhibits. A Tuscany Spa and 

Salon masseuse offered complementary massages for guests. During their luncheon, attendees were treated to a 

stylish fashion show by Les at Saks Fifth Avenue, emceed by TV personality, and Master of Ceremonies, Betsy 

Ross. 

By making important health information available to the community through events such as this, the 

Foundation believes women will take charge of, and become advocates for their own health therein understanding 

common symptoms and the importance of receiving screening, treatment and counseling. 

Proceeds from this year’s event will support a cancer screening program in conjunction with The Christ 

Hospital and the American Cancer Society for uninsured women. 

Foundation for Famale Health 

Awareness co-founders and KCC 

members, Mickey & Mona Karram 

Model, Sheila Miller pauses, poses 

Model Kelly Mills in a dazzling 

Birger Christianson fur 

Indian Hill resident, Shireen Darvish manned 

the subscription and raffle tickets. 

Guests of the Women’s Health Experience, 

Cassis Jung, Shirin Zandvakili & Nancy Acholz 

enjoyed a delightful luncheon


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Janice Rafferty, MD lectured the crowd on Chronic 

Constipation, IBS and other Conversation Killers 

Enjoying the luncheon and fashion show, were guests 

Lori McKenna, Gail Boone, Rita Stolper, Sheila 

Sanders, Lori Smith, Linda Pruis, Amy Drehs, and 

Amy Oyster 

Clad in fashions from Lee Copains at Saks 

Fifth Avenue, model Karen Wirthin pauses 

on the runway for a Kodak moment. 

JANE BIRCKHEAD ELECTED 

TO THE ROTARY CLUB BOARD OF 

DIRECTORS 

Jane T. Birckhead, CPCU, Vice President of Hukill 

Hazlett Harrington Insurance Agency, has been 

elected to the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club 

of Cincinnati. The club, comprised of 450 business 

leaders in the greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, 

meets weekly to network and interact with members. 

The club’s commitment is to meet the needs of children 

with special needs, especially those impaired by barriers 

to future development. It is a primary contributor to 

Stepping Stones, Camp Allyn and Douglass School. 

The club lives by its motto: “Service above Self.” 

Jane is currently working on a club event to partner 

with the Reds Community Fund to raise funds to build 

the Miracle League Baseball Field, part of the Cincinnati 

Recreation Commission Development of the Oskamp 

Sports Complex. Stay tuned! 

Jane has been in the insurance business for over 30 

years, and joined Hukill HazlettHarrington Agency 

in 1993. It is a full service regional agency located in 

Blue Ash, specializing in clients locally, nationally, and 

globally. Established in 1838, it has developed business 

relationships worldwide based on honesty, integrity and 

respect. Jane specializes in corporate comprehensive 

insurance portfolios as well as personal insurance for 

corporate partners and employees. 

Jane is a graduate of Indiana University, Pepperdine 

School of Business, MBA, and a Chartered Property 

Casualty Underwriter. She was named one of the 

Outstanding Business Women by the Business Courier. 

She resides in Indian Hill with her husband Oliver, 

retired Chairman, Central Bancorporation ( now PNC), 

their dog and 3 cats. 

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THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY 

CHALLENGES LOCAL POLICE AGENCIES TO JOIN RELAY TEAMS 

Teams to Participate in the 2007 Flying Pig Marathon 

The Southern Ohio Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces its first ever Team In Training (TNT) Police Relay 

Challenge, to benefit the Society. 

Inspired by his personal experience running the Mayor’s Marathon in Anchorage last summer, TNT participant and Indian Hill Ranger 

Lt. Rich White wanted to find a way to encourage more people to support the Society’s mission to find a cure for blood cancers by 

completing a marathon. 

“Running the Anchorage Marathon with Team In Training was one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences of my life,” 

said White. “The support you receive during training is incredible and knowing that you are doing this to help someone right here in 

our area is great motivation to accomplish your goal.” 

Relay teams, comprised exclusively of law enforcement officers and staff from agencies throughout Greater Cincinnati and 

Northern Kentucky, will participate in the 2007 Flying Pig Marathon. The TNT Police Relay Challenge also has been endorsed by the 

Hamilton County Police Chiefs Association. 

The goal is to raise $100,000 to support the Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and to improve the 

quality of life for patients and their families. Teams can include walkers, runners or both and participants will complete one leg of 

the marathon, while raising money to help fight blood cancers. Participants will receive personalized coaching, fundraising support, a 

TNT mentor and a “hero” (a local blood cancer patient) to serve as inspiration to make it to the finish line. 

The TNT program is the largest endurance sports training program of its type in the world. Since 1988, when the first team of TNT 

marathoners was formed, the program has helped nearly 305,000 people-more than 40,000 participants annually-achieve their dream 

of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon or 100-mile (century) cycle ride. And, since its inception, TNT participants have 

raised more than $695 million to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More than $16 million has been raised locally. TNT is 

the Flying Pig Marathon’s signature charity and TNT walkers and runners represent the largest group of participants for the event. 

To learn more, please join us to one of the following information meetings, or contact Lt. Rich White, Indian Hill Rangers at (513) 

561-7000 or rwhite@ci.indian-hill.oh.us or Angela Brock at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, (513) 361-2100 or angela.brock@ 

lls.org. You also can visit www.teamintraining.org/soh/policechallenge. 

Information Meetings: 

Tues., Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at BW3’s in Milford 

Tues., Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at BW3’s in the Rookwood Pavilion 

Thurs., Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at BW3’s on Anderson Ferry Road 

Thurs., Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at BW3’s on Glendale-Milford Road 

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, headquartered in White Plains, NY, with 66 chapters in the United States and Canada, 

is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient 

services. The Society’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients 

and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $483 million in research specifically targeting 

leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, the Society made nearly 4.3 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare 

professionals. 

For more information about blood cancer, visit www.LLS.org or call the Society’s Information Resource Center (IRC), a call 

center staffed by master’s level social workers, nurses and health educators who provide information, support and resources to patients 

and their families and caregivers. IRC information specialists are available at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

ET. 

The Southern Ohio Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society encompasses a geographic area of 22 counties serving 

Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton and the Miami Valley and southeastern Ohio. Supported entirely by contributions from 

local companies, organizations and individuals, The Leukemia & Lymphoma’s Southern Ohio Chapter raised more than $4 million for 

the 2006 fiscal year.


UNITED WAY RAISES $61,825,000, 100 PERCENT OF GOAL, 

AFTER OVERCOMING $1 MILLION SHORTFALL 

United Way of Greater Cincinnati announced today (October 26) that it has raised $61,825,000, 100 percent of its 

$61,805,000 base goal. 

“I’m tremendously excited that we have reached our base goal, thanks to the generosity of a great many individuals 

and companies in our community,” said campaign chair James M. Anderson, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s 

Hospital Medical Center. 

“To go from a potential shortfall of more than $1 million to reaching goal speaks volumes about our community and what 

can be achieved when we all work together,” Anderson said. “We knew from the outset that we faced a substantial challenge 

and ran a considerable risk of not reaching the goal. 

“But we felt that setting a lower goal, which would have meant raising less than last year, was simply unacceptable. We 

could not let Cincinnati fall backwards – and we didn’t!,” he said. 

“I am so pleased that the incredibly generous people, companies and foundations in Greater Cincinnati have contributed 

so much to overcome a persistent $1 million potential shortfall.” 

Anderson said the momentum began to build toward goal late last week when three major gifts commitments ranging 

from $125,000 to $500,000 were confirmed. 

Anderson announced the campaign total to the nearly 600 volunteers, donors, agency representatives, and staff attending 

a noon finale event at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. 

Among the campaigns with strong results was Federated Department Stores, Inc., which reached $2 million for the 

first time and rose to number 4 on the Top 25 list. 

Companies on the Top 25 list with combined corporate gift and employee campaign increases of five percent or more 

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Citigroup, Federated, The Health Alliance, PNC Financial Services Group, 

and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America. 

Another key to the campaign’s success is the Leadership Giving program, with gifts ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 

or more. There are three new members of the Million Dollar Roundtable and 70 new members of the Tocqueville Society, 

including 18 new members of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council. Tocqueville Society giving starts at $10,000. 

As is the case every year, the dollar total announced includes contributions already turned in or reported as well as 

estimated or projected final figures on a number of campaigns still underway. A solid 85 percent of the campaign has been 

turned in or officially reported. That means $9,273,750 is projected and must be finalized in the coming months. 

“It’s critical that companies and individuals who haven’t finished their campaigns or pledged yet do so as soon as 

possible,” said Anderson. “It’s also not too late to start a new campaign. Anyone interested can call United Way t 762-7270. 

Volunteers and staff are ready to help.” 

Anderson said, “Reaching the base goal means United Way can begin implementing first-year funding for its new Agenda 

for Community Impact. The Agenda focuses United Way resources on helping children prepare for school and life success 

and families achieve economic self-sufficiency. It also includes a safety net of basic services available not only for older 

adults or individuals with disabilities but also for people who need services in emergency and natural disaster situations.” 

United Way had also set a $2.5 million ‘close the gap’ goal to provide additional funding for the Agenda but 

the struggle to reach the base goal meant that achieving that target became unrealistic. 

Finale attendees heard about some of those services from Regina Richmond, a 2006 campaign Loaned Executive from 

UWA 863, Ford Motor Company-Sharonville. She spoke about the help she and her family had received from numerous 

United Way agency partners including the Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati and Boy Scouts of America – Dan Beard Council. 

They also saw students who participate in FamiliesFORWARD’s after-school program perform ballroom dancing. 

Anderson’s announcement of the campaign total was preceded by a salute to high-performing companies and 

organizations, including the Top 25, the Tremendous 25 – those companies with the highest per capita giving not recognized 

through the Top 25, and the Top 10 new business leaders. 

“These companies and their employees played a very significant role in our ability to reach our goal and we want to 

celebrate their accomplishments,” said Anderson. 

United Way president Robert C. Reifsnyder said, “We want to thank every single one of the 135,000 people who have 

contributed to this community campaign and recognize the thousands of donors who demonstrated their leadership giving at 

the Leaders’ Circle giving guide level. Whether you contributed a major gift or a dollar a week, we thank you.” 

Reifsnyder said, “Funding decisions for local result-producing programs, services and strategic initiatives will be 

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announced in December and implemented in January 2007. 

The Greater Cincinnati United Way campaign includes geographic campaigns conducted in Northern Kentucky, the 

Eastern Area (Clermont/Brown counties) and the Middletown area. Their results are: Northern Kentucky, $4,229,900, 100 

percent of goal; Clermont/Brown, (Eastern Area) $1,779,490, 106.2 percent, and Middletown, $1,246,586, 105.6 percent. 

The finale luncheon was partially sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s. 

The United Way campaign is a fundraising partnership of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the 

Cincinnati Area Chapter, American Red Cross. 

2006/2007 Indian Hill CyberStudio Schedule 

Location: Indian Hill High 

School, Lab 219 

Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 

To register: Please e-mail: piquea@ih.k12.oh.us or call 272-4604 

--> All classes and open labs are FREE. 

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--> number, e-mail address (if available) and title and date of class(es) for which you are registering. 

--> You may register for multiple classes. 

--> Classes are one evening in length (unless otherwise noted). 

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--> Classes must have at least 5 registered attendees to be held. 

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Open labs do not require registration. 

Tuesday Wednesday Class 

Jan. 23, 2007 

Windows Basics 

Jan. 24 

Creating Budgets with Excel 

Feb. 6 

Powerpoint Basics 

Feb. 7 

Finding Info Online 

Mar. 6 

Finding Files on your PC 

Mar. 7 

Basic Care of your Home PC 

Apr. 10 

Advanced Powerpoint 

Apr. 11 

Web Page Creation 

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 

JOHN RUTHVEN 

P A I N T I N G 

LIMITED 

EDITION PRINT 

AVAILABLE TO 

PUBLIC 

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 theVillage of Indian Hill. 

Please call 561-6500 for more information or questions.

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Indian Hill Grad Competes on Army Team 

Bill Fry (far right, first row) earned a spot on the U. S. Army’s Ranger Challenge team at Cornell University. This is his 

second year on the team. 

The team, which includes both male and female ROTC students, recently took eighth place against more that 20 other 

college teams. The competition, run over two days at Ft. Devons, Massachusetts, consists of many individual and team 

events such an obstacle course, physical fitness test, a 10-kilometer road march, marksmanship, day and night land 

navigation, and squad tactics. All events are timed or scored to determine each team’s standing. 

Tryouts for Cornell’s team started in August, a week prior to classes, and team members trained twice a day during the 

week with an additional session on Saturday. Bill noted that this year’s dry weather during the competition was a big 

improvement over last year’s near constant rain. 

Cincinnati YOUTH Collaborative 

Dream Maker’s Gala, Cincinnati YOUTH Collaborative’s third annual Fundraiser and Awards Ceremony was held 

October 14th in the Music Hall Ballroom. The Dream Maker Awards arc given to outstanding volunteers and businesses that 

serve one or more of CYC’s programs. The awards are made in each of the areas of CYC. An annual President’s Award 

is made to selected leaders, volunteers and/or financial supporters. The ceremony was presided over by CYC President and 

CEO Jane Keller and EmCee Rob Williams of FOX 19. 

The 2006 recipients of the President’s Dream Maker Award was given to the Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones and Mrs. Lillian 

H. Jones. The Joneses arc long time advocates for children through CYC’s programs, The Marvin Lewis Foundation, The 

Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Every Child Succeeds, Stepping Stones Center, Friends of the School for Creative 

and Performing Arts and others. Leaders, board members, activists and doers describe their work. 

The elegant event, which drew 400 black tie patrons featured a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by dinner catered 

by Elegant Fare, a live auction with auctioneer Gerald Mussari and the CYC Dream Maker video presentation and Awards 

ceremony. Dancing to the exciting music of Essential Funk rounded out the evening. Co-chairing the Dream Makers event 

were Dr. Myrtis Powell and Carole Rigaud. Honorary co-chairs were Honorable Nathaniel R. and Mrs. Lillian H. Jones and 

Francie & John Pepper. 

Presenting sponsors: Knowledge Works Foundation, Blank Rome LLP, counselors at law, The Greater Cincinnati 

Foundation and The Myrtis H. Powell and Lavatus V. Powell, Jr. Family Fund . 

Sponsors: Toyota, Macy’s and Graydon, Head and Richcy LLP. 

CYC’s mission: “We bring together people, institutions and other community resources to 

help youth graduate from high school, enter post secondary education and/or obtain 

employment. 

Dream Makers Gala: grossed $106,000.00 Proceeds benefit die CYC programs. 

Photography by Joann Stewart 

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Lisa Woolfork, Julie and Peter Hill 

Dr. Jack and Barbara Hahn 

Linda & Henry Tresvant and Barbara Gould 

Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation 

Launches Inaugural Fund Raising Campaign 

Never before has there been such a major initiative to propel the Indian 

Hill Schools to the next level of leadership and educational excellence. 

Always ranked among the top 100 schools in the nation, there are now 

reasons to build increasing levels of community support to elevate the Indian 

Hill School District’s educational and leadership performance. 

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. 

In 2001, a group of parents, school board members, and alumni decided that 

it was time for Indian Hill to do the same. The group created The Indian Hill 

Public Schools Foundation (a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization) whose 

mission is to support, enhance, and expand the exceptional educational and 

leadership opportunities for the students of Indian Hill. Starting this month, 

the Foundation is reaching out to approximately 900 alumni and community 

members asking them to support this worthwhile cause. This is the first 

large-scale, formal fundraising activity for this group. The Foundation 

plans to expand the reach in 2007 to additional alumni, community business 

people, and friends in the district. 

The Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation (IHPSF) recently sponsored the “Brain Explain”, a seminar series presentation 

by nationally renowned psychiatric expert Dr. Ned Hallowell. Dr. Hallowell’s presentations addressed potential solutions 

related to some of life’s most difficult social and educational challenges. Members of the community, alumni, and students 

were able to benefit from this very well-attended event. 

The Indian Hill Public Schools Foundation will sponsor two speaker series annually: one in the Fall, which will deal 

primarily with Educational topics and one in the Spring dealing primarily with Community topics. In addition, the Foundation 

sponsors a Leadership Career Day program at the High School and is working to enhance the current internship program 

for High School age students. 

Other public school systems also use their foundations to support learning and leadership grants, as well as to 

improve offerings in specific academic areas and the arts. A similar roadmap of supporting programs has been established 

by IHPSF and will be implemented as the Foundation’s support grows. 

According to Board Chairman, Terry Bruck, “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.” 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.


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INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 

CONDUCTING SEARCH FOR POSITION OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 

The Indian Hill Exempted Village School District will be conducting a national search for the position of High 

School principal for the 2007-2008 school year. The District will be seeking input, from within the school 

community, on key characteristics desired in the next principal. Effron & Associates, an educational consulting 

firm with expertise in executive school searches, will serve as the District’s search consultant. 

CCDS Students Help Make Halloween BOO-tiful! 

Joy Ford-Harris (45231), a CCDS ninth grade student and several friends from the (Patricia) Robitaille 

Advisory helped students at the Children’s Home of Cincinnati have a boo-tiful Halloween. Laura Ford-Harris 

(Joy’s mother) was working with Robin Brown, Community Education Manager at the Children’s Home. Ms. 

Brown shared some of the difficulties children at the Children’s Home have celebrating Halloween. Many of 

the neighborhoods where the children live do not give out candy and it is unsafe for the kids to go out Trick or 

Treating. When Laura shared this information with Joy she said, “I can get my friends to help and we can make 

some Trick or Treat candy bags for them.” Joy talked to her friends and fellow advisory members and they helped 

to decorate and fill many of the bags. Joy completed the remaining bags until 80 were filled with goodies ranging 

from candy eyeballs to Barbeque chips. 

On Halloween morning, Laura called Robin at the Children’s Home to let her know that she was on the way 

with the Trick or Treat bags for the students. Robin was so surprised saying, “Often people say they are going to 

do things but don’t really follow through.” She was so happy for the students! Robin introduced Laura to Mike 

Mitchell, Vice Principal and Lou Pieczonka, Principal, and they couldn’t wait to share the goody bags with the 

students. The staff at The Children’s Home asked Laura to share with the students at CCDS how appreciative 

they were for the donation and how it brightened a rainy Halloween for the students. 

Fellow CCDS students who helped with this project were: Robitialle Advisory members: Liza, Lucie, Emma, 

Nichole, Sarah, Meredith, Anna, and other CCDS friends: Brooke, Megan, Becky, Emily and Courtney. 

Joy Ford-Harris with the Trick -or-Treat bags the students prepared for children at the Children’s Home. 

Both photos are of CCDS 9th grader, Joy Ford-Harris with the 

Trick or Treat bags the students prepared for children at the 

Children’s Home.


CCDS Makes a Difference 

Cincinnati Country Day School’s Middle School is all about making a difference. Their long-standing 

theme, “Make a Difference,” is the rallying cry around the division’s service-learning efforts. As part of the 

School’s character education program, students participate regularly in activities designed to give back to our 

community. 

The program kicked off in September with 6 th , 7 th and 8 th graders taking part in volunteer work that spanned 

tutoring at the East Academy charter school to weeding at the LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center to cleaning 

cages at the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF), a no-kill shelter. A charity walk, conducted by the sixth grade students, 

raised over $2,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. 

The House of Refuge Missions, Inc. was the beneficiary of the Middle School’s canned food drive in November. 

Also, proceeds from the fall dance were donated to the mission that serves over 1,500 families with emergency 

food each month. 

For over 12 years, the Middle School students have provided food for The House of Refuge Missions, Inc. 

In November, all the School’s divisions will collect canned goods since Cincinnati Country Day School has 

become the mission’s primary provider of food during the critical holiday period. The School will also use the 

opportunity to teach their students about the hunger epidemic facing our nation’s poor. 

Seventh grade students, Thomas Brown of Loveland and Richard Herndon of Madeira, enjoyed their experience 

helping at the mission. While stacking supplies and unloading delivery trucks, they came to “understand what it 

is like not have anything. It was cool to be helping people.” 

CCDS 8th graders Ramona Weber and Gabby Richardson 

befriend a stray puppy at ARF 

CCDS 8th graders Caroline Perrin and Kate Taylor bond with 

two puppies at the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) 

CCDS 6th grade students Caroline Blackburn and Abby McInturf 

make strides for juvenile diabetes.


CCDS Homecoming a Big Hit 

Cincinnati Country Day School held its annual Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend on October 13 

and 14. The events surrounding the homecoming celebration were very well attended and were a lot of fun for 

the participants. 

Homecoming officially kicked-off with an all-school pep rally at the football field. Complete with cheers, skits, 

and contests, the pep rally put the students in a great mood for the rest of the day’s activities. Even the youngest 

students heartily joined in the fun. 

At the close of school on Friday, the traditional CCDS celebration FallFest began. FallFest is a planned 

afternoon of fun for the students, where CCDS volunteers organize many different types of games and activities 

and bring in outside vendors to set-up activities like the giant, blow-up slide, dunking booth and jumping pits. In 

addition, the students have a wide assortment of favorite foods to choose from such as Montgomery Inn, Skyline, 

and LaRosa’s pizza, ice cream, caramel apples, and home baked goods. 

FallFest lasted from 3:15 p.m. until 7:30 with hundreds of students and parents still involved until the end. 

From 5:30-7 p.m., an alumni pre-game party was held on campus at the Broadwell House (the historical Head 

Masters House on Given Road). Then it was on to tailgaiting and the football game. Though the stadium was filled 

to capacity, the football team lost the homecoming contest - but that did not dampen the spirit of the fans. 

At halftime, the crowd was treated to performances by the CCDS dance team and pep band. In addition, the 

newest inductees into the CCDS Athletic Hall of Fame Steve Watson ’63, Shana Robertson-Shaw ’80, Rodney 

Vincent ’87 and Karl Scheer ’93 and Distinguished Alumna Katie Brown Blackburn ’82, as well as the 1993 

State Champion Baseball team were introduced to the crowd. (These individuals were formally introduced at a 

luncheon on Saturday). 

The festivities started early on Saturday morning with the 2nd annual CCDS Alumni Association 8K Run/5K 

Walk to benefit scholarship programs at CCDS. This year, the race more than doubled in size to 180 participants. 

The course covered the picturesque CCDS campus and the beautiful surrounding countryside of Indian Hill. 

The race was followed by an Alumni Coed Soccer game and the Alumni Luncheon and Athletic Hall of Fame 

inductions. 

At the annual luncheon, the 2006 Distinguished Alumna Award was presented to Katie Brown Blackburn 

’82 for her work in the community and on behalf of the school. She is a CCDS Trustee and the Executive Vice- 

President of the Cincinnati Bengals. Katie lives with her family in Indian Hill. 

Inducted into the CCDS Athletic Hall of Fame were: 

Steve Watson ’63 elected for football and basketball. He was awarded the CCDS Iron Man Award in 1963. 

Steve was the President of Dayton’s (now Target Corp.) and Gander Mountain. He is retired and living in Carmel, 

CA. 

Shana Robertson-Shaw ’80 led a pioneering effort in women’s athletics at CCDS. She was a four-sport athlete 

and still holds many CCDS records in basketball, track, softball and volleyball. She is a Vice-President for the 

Orichem Corporation in Cincinnati and lives in Hyde Park. 

Rodney Vincent ’87 excelled at football, basketball and track and went on to play Division I college football. 

Rodney works with Proctor and Gamble as Associate Director of the US Pet Care Division and resides in Hamilton, 

OH. 

Karl Sheer ’93 was an All-Ohio swimmer that went on to compete in the Ivy League. Karl is an Investment 

Analyst with Summer Hill and just returned to Cincinnati with his family from the Boston area. He lives in Hyde 

Park. 

Also, the State Championship Baseball team was introduced and a video clip played of the 1993 championship 

game, complete with the walk-off hit. Members of the team honored were Neil Fleischer ’93, Simon Gluckman 

’93, Matt Hassan ‘93, Casey Hopkins ‘93, Jimmy Jurgensen ‘93, Marc Mason ‘93, Lou Bonini ‘94, Anthony 

Fratianne ‘94, Christian Higgs ‘94, Kipp Kranbuhl ‘94, Greg Lewis ‘94, Nate Allen ‘95, Jeff Cohen ‘95, Brad 

Johnson ‘95, Brad Kirzner ‘95, Casey Mathys ‘95, Shannon Snider ‘95, Joe Stanfill ’95.


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(1.) 2nd annual CCDS Alumni Assoc. Race starts here at the 

CCDS track - (2) Fall Fest is an afternoon of fun 6th grader 

Laura Pariot takes a turn at AirBasketball (3) Newest members 

of the CCDS Athletic Hall of Fame are L-R Athletic Director 

Theresa Hirschauer Karl Sheer ‘93, Rodney Vincent ‘87, Dr. 

Robert Macrae, Head of School Shana Robertson-Shaw ‘80, 

and Steve Watson ‘63 (4) Katie Brown Blackburn receives 

the 2006 Distinguished Alumna award. Pictured with Katie 

(center) are husband Troy, children Elizabeth and Caroline 

& parents Mike & Nancy Brown. (5) Dr. Robert Macrae 

welcomes the capacity crowd to the Alumni Luncheon and 

Hall of Fame Celebration. (6) Elementary school students 

enjoy the all school pep rally. (7) Middle School teacher 

Casey Schnieber braved the cool weather & volunteered as a 

dunking booth participant at Fall Fest. 

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The Seven Hills School’s 21st Annual Books for Lunch 

Presents Mark Salzman February 1-2. 

The Seven Hills School’s Twenty-First Annual Books for Lunch is proud to present as its 2007 guest author Mark 

Salzman, award-winning author of Iron and Silk. The author luncheon, which is open to the community, will take 

place Friday, February 2, 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 1, at 

6:30 pm. 

Mark Salzman’s experiences in China were the inspiration for his first book, Iron and Silk, which was a finalist 

for the Pulitzer Prize in non-fiction and received the Christopher Award. He wrote the screenplay for and starred 

in the critically-acclaimed film version of Iron and Silk, which was shot entirely on location in China. 

New York magazine stated, “The concreteness and economy of Salzman’s writing, 

his eye and ear for tiny resonant details eventually yield their riches in a clear-eyed 

vision.” Time stated, “Gong fu, or ‘skill that transcends mere surface beauty’...no other 

term is as apt for a book that 

describes China and its people with such deftness and delight.” 

Mark Salzman’s other books include a memoir, Lost in Place: Growing Up Absurd in 

Suburbia, and the novels The Laughing Sutra, The Soloist, and Lying Awake. His power 

as a writer is such that his fiction and his non-fiction have been praised for a lyrical 

style and gut-wrenching honesty. As well, his great sense of humor—so integral to his 

marvelous ability to tell a story—is a highlight of his public appearances. 

His book True Notebooks (Fall 2003) is a fascinating look at his experiences as 

a writing teacher at Los Angeles Central Juvenile Hall, a lockup for violent teenage 

offenders. Common to each of his works is the theme of how people struggle to reach an 

ideal but often fall short, and the quiet change that takes place in facing the discouragement and the possibility of 

never achieving their goal. 

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 

Dinner with Author tickets and a table for ten at the luncheon)—$625. 

For reservation information, phone 513-321-3224 or e-mail ssleyman@zoomtown.com. Reservations are 

requested by January 20. 

The Seven Hills School’s Books for Lunch 2007 is being sponsored by Cincinnati Hematology-Oncology, 

Inc.; Sally Myers, Sales Vice President, Comey & Shepherd Realtors; Nancy and Tom Shepherd; Kari and David 

Ellis; Auer Kitchens; Atkins and Pearce; and Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP. 

Parent Mary Lou Fink of Amberley is chairing the Books for Lunch 2007 Committee, and the following 

volunteers are heading subcommittees: Cathy Osborne of Springfield Township, Phyllis Lowe of Hyde Park, 

Elizabeth Mannion of Blue Ash, Nirvani Head of Indian Hill, Susan Knust of Indian Hill, Nancy Gollobin of 

Hyde Park, Janice Amatulli of North Avondale, and Sally Leyman of Hyde Park. 

“High School Musical Debuts at CCDS” 

Disney Channel’s wildly popular High School Musical will have its Cincinnati debut at Cincinnati Country 

Day School. Eighth grade students will perform the stage version of the smash made-for-cable hit on Friday, 

December 1 st at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Keeler Theater. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. 

For questions or additional information contact: 

CCDS 

Lois Rust 

Director of Arts for Lower, Elementary and Middle School 

rustl@countryday.net

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Tim or Pat Bowman 812-689-6771 

Painting & Gutter Cleaning 

Inside & outside painting. Clean gutters & 

homes Call Gregory 792-9283 

Professional Interior Painting 

wallpaper removal, plaster repairs. Insured 

and neat. Madeira-based IH refs. owner at 

your project 100% James Taylor 

513-313-4838 

Painting 

Interior/Commercial Fully Insured. Fully 

Insured Free Estimate Call 513-625-7900 

cell 513-532-3035 

HOUSE & YARD MAINTENANCE 

Asphalt Paving and Sealing, serving I. H. 

for over 50 years. Call Bob Ewers at 

531-0023 

Electrician licensed and insured Over 

20 year’s expr. All types of repairs, free 

estimates. I. H. references J. C. Young at 

797-7878 

Professional Tree Work 

23+ yrs. expr. I. H. refs. tree trimming, tree 

removal, stump grinding. Call Gary 

753-1854 or cell 616-8733 

Tree Service & Firewood 

trees removed or trimmed, stumps ground. 

Firewood: seasoned, split, delivered, & 

stacked. Call Jay @ 266-3393 

Custom Decks, Additions 

Garages & Finished basements I. H. Refs. 

Call Dwayne Burnett at 561-3550 

Licensed Master Plumber 

25 yrs. expr. complete plumbing service, 

drain cleaning, water heater replacement & 

repair. I. H. references Call Alan at 

513-831-8890 

Deck Cleaning and Sealing 

New “One Time” Lasts seven years! Area 

References Call Tom 474-4017 

Gutter Cleaning and Guarding New 

Fiberglass Guard Keeps even tiniest debris 

out. Call Tom 474-4017 

Professional Landscape Design Services 

site planning, & project management by 

Martha Wassermann. 28 yrs. in garden & 

construction design & teaching landscape 

architecture. Numerous awards & refs. 

631-3724 or www.marthawassermann.com 

Winter Container Gardens 

Interested in having your most noticeable 

outdoor urns decorated w/colorful hardy 

winter plants selected for foliage, interesting 

bark, berries, & even flowers? Call Martha 

Wassermann to line up your order for the 

holidays. 631-3724 or 

www.marthawassermann.com 

Landscape & Maintenance Paver Patios & 

retaining walls, Fertilization Chainsaw & 

Bobcat work. Leaf removal & fall clean up. 

Fully licensed & insured. 

Call 513-734-2041 

Pressure washing & deck sealing, pools, 

decks, driveways, & walks. Call Gary 

658-5092 

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, Plumbing, etc. Serving I.H. for 

15 yrs. I.H. refs. Insured, BBB Call Doug 

Baker at (513) 490-8DBA 

Home Repairs. 

We combine second & third generation 

craftsmanship with modern technology 

to achieve a job that is done right the first 

time. Service at the speed of sound. Please 

contact Anthony W. Steffen at W (859) 

750-2579 

Masonry Work 

Brick, block, stone, pavers, walkways, 

patios, (specialize in repairing & matching 

mortar) retaining walls, chimneys, 

fireplaces, 30 yrs. expr. Snow Removal 

Call Rick at (513) 283-4809 

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 513-319-4155 

Hauling Inside and Out 

Call Dave Montgomery 

513-227-1977 or 937-444-4957 

Cleaning Service 

Seeking homes 15 yr. expr. Christian 

woman. Free est. honest, dependable, 

hardworking call Vicki 576-0833 or Shelly 

831-3181 

Lawn Care Service 

Full service lawn care. Mowing, trimming, 

weed eating, bed mulching, etc. Fully 

bonded & insured Call Jerry for free est. 

Call 575-1098 

Land and Tree 

Landscaping, design & installation. Full 

tree service, snow removal, fall cleanup 

I.H. refs. & graduate workers.comp. fully 

insured. Call Chris 984-5635 or 

Cell 293-7576 

Landscape & Lawn Care Professional 

Landscaping Property maintenance, 

mowing, trimming, snow, leaf, & debris 

removal. Storm clean up. Fully insured and 

free estimates. Commercial and residential 

references available Call Josh at 

513-305-LAWN (5296) 

Professional, knowledgeable, and wellgroomed 

landscape & lawn caretaker. 

Available for yr. round work. Call Erik at 

797-1799 

Snow Removal & Final Lawn Cleanup I. 

H. refs. available and best rates & service 

assured. Call Ken Heile anytime at (513) 

375-3552 

Housework-Yard work-Handyman Work 

Quality work – competitive rates licensed 

& insured. Non-smoker, BBB Call Roger 

Simon at 513-321-1419


Design-Build Services of quality custom 

residential additions and renovations. 

Customers receive personal attention 

from start to finish of project. This 

personal interaction is to insure customers 

expectations are met, if not surpassed. 

Minimal impact on customers’ everyday 

life is also a goal maintained through 

duration of project Call Tony Beck mobile 

# 513-675-8328 

BUY/SELL/RENT 

Vacation Home for Sale 

The Boulders, Scottsdale AZ on the 11 th 

fairway, South Course. Spectacular views, 

2 master suites, den 2.4 bths, new kitchen. 

$789,000 by owner to sell quickly. Call 

513-561-9090 

Beaver Creek, Colorado Condo available 

for weekly or monthly rental. Wonderful 

ski in, ski out location 2 BR plus sleep sofa 

in private den - 3 full baths. Call Michael 

at 1-800-910-3240 or Susan (IH owner) at 

513-319-4830 and reference unit #B-408. 

View general information at 

www.creekside-beavercreek.com 

Naples Florida Villa Home 

Available immediately. Gated golf country 

club and private beach Club are yours to 

use. I. H. owner of this two bedroom, large 

den has Murphy bed system to use as 3 rd 

bdrm. Screened Lanai Walks out onto the 

course Call 513-518-1954 

Naples 3Br – 2bth. Deluxe Condo, 

ground level on championship golf 

course, Windstar Club Naples Bay, gated 

community. Available Oct 1 to Jan 31, 1 

mo. min. Call Pat Cronenberg at 513-200- 

5488. I. H. home 

Naples Florida Villa Home Rental. 

Available immediately. 3 brm. 3½ bath, 

Deluxe Villa home in upscale Mediterra 

with pool & spa, close to beaches, Golf, 

and Shops. Email: www.wor@mricinci. 

com or www.visual tour.com tour #331193 

Call I. H. owner Bill at 271-3385 or 

769-4747 ext, 108 today 

Indian Hill Home Rental Large brick house 

on a beautiful one-acre lot, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 

baths, 2 oversized garages, updated 

kitchen, full basement. Rent $2,300/month 

Call 214-559-3091 or Mary at 513-484- 

2412 or 513-247-6723 Voice Mail 

Houses for Purple Martins, Tree Swallows, 

and Bluebirds for sale. These beautiful 

birds consume thousands of insects daily 

and are a great addition to any property. 

Assembly and installation help available 

Also bird feeders & birdbaths. Call Rick in 

I. H. @ 527-4558 

For Sale 

1999 Honda Passport EXL 

4-wheel dr., 71,000 Mi. Top model/loaded 

SUV all power options w/leather, Sunroof, 

CD, and more. Call 470-0189 

I. H. House for Lease Newly renovated, 

2+ bdrms. Ranch w/all new updates. 

New kitchen, furnace, hardwood floors, 

fireplace, oversized 2-car grg. large 

backyard, available May 2006 maintenance 

free $1,550 Call 470-0189 

Indian Hill Rental 

2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, 

full basement, garage, no pets, new carpet. 

Immediate occupancy Call Ken 561-4355 

Step 2 play set for sale: two swings, baby 

swing, little tower & slide. Great condition, 

perfect for children ages 1-5. Please call 

Alison at 561-9288 

Beautiful 5-acre I. H. home for rent perfect 

option for home renovation or building 

projects. Country setting in the heart of 

I. H. 4 bdrms., 4.5 baths 3500+ finished 

square feet includes a guest apartment & 2 

car garage Available immediately Call 513- 

884-1854 

New Condo for Rent 

Gated resort style estate, two miles from 

Disney, enjoy Epcot fireworks from 

balcony. 3 bed 2 baths, fam. Rm. w/plasma 

TV, dining rm., full kit., clubhouse w/gym, 

movie thtr. & arcade. lrg. Playground, 

heated pool. Many more amenities 

Call 401-475-0228 or gazaland@cox.net 

Baking 

Homemade cookies, brownies, buckeyes, 

and pies. Great for care packages, parties, 

and office treats. Call Cindy at 275-2041 

1977 Toyota FJ-40 

Great condition. Well maintained. Brought 

from out west. Too many extrs. To list. 

Call for details 271-8173 

Destin Florida 

Weeks available from May thru Jan.2 Br.. 2 

Bth. Sleeps 6 pool – view of the Gulf Call 

Dee 561-4683 

Gatlinburg Tennessee 

2 yr. old log cabin – 3 Br., 3 Bth. 2 Fr.pl. 

(gas) pool table sleeps 11 – Mtn. View- Hot 

tub call 561-4683 

Land for Sale 

Cape Coral Fl. Waterfront, Gulf access home 

site, great investment or vac. home site. All 

assessments paid. Seller is motivated! Call 

Robin 513-226-4947 

Vacation Home for Sale 

The boulders, Scottsdale AZ on the 11 th 

Fairway, Sough Course. Spectacular views, 

2 master suites, den 2.5 baths, new kitchen. 

$789,000 by owner to sell quickly. Call 

513-561-9090 

Horse people sought 

Local lady with IH trail license seeks other 

licensed IH trail riders to ride with. I have a 

small well-behaved (well, most of the time) 

gelding and would like to have others to 

ride with (generally on the weekends). Call 

anytime, any season; Marla 513-403-0832 

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 bc4trees@fuse.net 

Beautiful Blanket Appaloosa Horse. Seven 

yrs. old. small size, barefoot, smooth gates 

& good on trails. $1,200 Also, for sale two 

outstanding gaited trail horses. $5,000 - 

$6,000 Call 755-3374 

Large custom-built armoire, a Hottemesch 

outstanding quality, ash wood with leaded 

glass drs., arch top. Like new, great 

price. Contemporary king size bedroom 

suite, matching rope headboard, two side 

dressers, large dresser, mirror & armoire. 

Sell as set or will separate. Neutral color 

with matching bed spread great condition. 

Call 315-8078


Wanted, unwanted & damaged gold jewelry, 

sterling, flatware, pottery, art, glass, rugs, 

or military items. Will pay cash, consider 

whole house contents and/or help you with 

your estate sale. Call Victoria 755-3374 

Horse for Sale 

Registered Hanoverian. Gelding 16.3 

hands. Currently schooling second level 

Dressage with Prof. trainer. Jumping expr. 

potential eventer or hunt horse. Athletic 

Expr. rider only. Call 561-5251 for more 

info. 

Beautiful Barn in Indian Hill 

Stall with run $200/mo. Self-care, plus 

feed/hay/shavings (Order together or 

supply your own.) Daily turnout, pastures 

and sand arena) Cribbing not accepted. 

Good manners/gentle. Contact Jackie at 

561-9043 

2002 Mercedes E430 sport silver/black 41k 

miles – sport pkg. CD changer-heated seats, 

new tires, rain sensing wipers, very clean. 

Call Ted at 561-0510 or 489-1400 ext. 225 

Antique Pie Safe For Sale beautifully 

refinished, original hardware, tins in both 

upper sides and upper front. Dimensions 

76” high x 38 ½” wide and 17” deep. $800. 

Call 561-6409 

Beautiful IH home on gorgeous lot for sale. 

3 Br. (including 1 large master), 2.5 baths, 

new hardwood floors, 4 working fireplaces, 

finished attic, sealed basement, 3 year old 

appliances, aprox.1.6 acres-Perfect! Also 

on lot is a 3 story insulated carriage house 

with electricity. Please call Alex at 519- 

2121 for more information. 

For Sale 

Naples FL Villa, Pelican Bay Two bedroom 

two bath villa in Tierra Mar. updated w/ 

travertine, granite, stainless appliances. 

Your own private pool & courtyard. Flowers 

abound! Enjoy private beach, tennis, golf, 

fitness & more. Photos or information 

contact owner Linda Pavey at 

513-561-5251 or lindasp62@msn.com 

Ford Explorer-1979-one owner-new 

tires, battery, brakes, 150K miles- Good 

condition-great car for high school student 

$4,200. Call 831-7701 

Very expr. Tennessee Walking trail horse 

for lease. $200 per month. You must be 

able to do barn work (feed, turnout & some 

stall cleaning) 2 time a week. Expr. riders 

only. Call Peggy at 513-561-0510 

For Sale - Trail-et New Yorker Thorosport 

2 Horse bumper pull w/dressing room. 

Trailer in I. H. Aluminum Straight load 

w/ramp. 1997 exl. cond. lightly used, grey 

colour. Ex. wide & tall. Large windows. Dr. 

Rm. 2 saddle racks, bridle hooks, carpet. 

Padded butt bars & chest bars, hay bags 

Call for more info. $6,500. Elizabeth Hoyt 

513-791-4828 

I. H. Rental 

6 pillar brick colonial on 5 acres, 5 bdrms., 

4 full& 2 ½ bths.3 cr. Garage. Call 

484-6086 

2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE Sedan. Grey. 

Only 12K miles. Original owner, still under 

factory warranty. All paperwork avail. to 

see Automatic transmission. AM/FM/CD. 

Cruise control, tilt steering wheel, duplicate 

radio controls (on steering wheel) Power 

everything! Garaged. Non smoking car 

$11,999 Call 513-561-5251 or lindasp62@ 

msn.com 

For Sale 

West Elm 3 piece brown sectional, inc. 

chaise, brown new, never used. Retail 

$1.350+ tax. Sacrifice $950.00 Call 561- 

2962 Cash & Carry 

Lease 

5 bdrm. Home in I. H. for lease with pool, 

first floor master bdrm. Call and leave 

message at 513-786-9135 for more details. 

For Sale 

1999 Jaguar VDP, 40,000 mi., Maroon/ 

Tan, excellent condition. Call for details 

254-7149 

PERSONAL 

Special home needed for gentle & funny 6 

yr. old diabetic male cat. Best alone. Please 

call 271-.487 Other cats also available 

Furniture Repair 

Refinishing – antique and Restoration. I.H. 

refs. Doug Alexander 702-5582 Cell 

Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed by 

St. Med. Brd. of Ohio Madeira & Hyde 

Park offices. Mention this ad to receive 

$10.00 off your first table massage. Gift 

certificates call George G. dos Santos at 

513- 604-1737 

Licensed Massage Therapist Providing 

pain relief, stress reduction, & relaxation. 

Downtown Blue Ash office. $10. off first 

massage. Gift certificates available. 

Joy Kornish 513-288-4263 

Archery Instruction 

Target, 3D Call Bob West at 509-0051 

Nurse seeking work with child with special 

needs or elderly. Years of expr. excellent 

refs., bond, Call 513-829-4191 

Seeking work 

Care of invalid or your hard to handle loved 

one. Yrs. of expr. please call 513-829-3911. 

If no answer leave your number. 

Licensed Massage Therapist 

In office or your home. Will make nursing 

home visits. Insured-references. National 

Certification. Gift certificates available. 

Call Gary 658-5092 

www.garymassage.com 

Beginning French Lessons 

For children in your home or mine. Kenyon 

College Junior who will be studying in 

Paris this fall available to teach French to 

children Call 521-2811 

Sewing 

All levels, affordable prices, projects 

welcome. Call 721-0587 or Docnet06@ 

yahoo.com 


Christian women, 14 yrs. expr. free 

estimates, local Refs. Vicki 576-0833 or 

Amy 575-0739 

T Touch Practioner offering positive 

solutions to behavioral & health issues 

for companion animals. Pet sitting also 

available Call Melinda Gardner (513) 731- 

1926 or melindattouch@yahoo.com 

French Tutoring the fun & easy way. 

Call Melinda Gardner (513) 731-1926 or 

melindattouch@yahoo.com


Cleaning – Housekeeping 

Free est., affordable, honest, dependable, 

detail oriented Call 490-1485 

Neatly Done Housekeeping free est., insd. 

Call Tracey 513-403-9293 

I clean with a touch of perfection because 

beauty is in the details. Cindy Sloman 

513-300-5836 

Housekeeping Dependable, experienced, 

reliable, & quality work I. H. refs. avail. 

Call Kathy 513-753-0288 

Animal Removal. We catch it all, bats, 

beavers, birds, chipmunks, coyotes, feral 

cats, & dogs, etc. Licensed by the O.D.N.R. 

24 Hr emergency service call 

(513)797-8727 

Kenyon College Junior with clean driving 

record seeks nanny position or occasional 

babysitting jobs. Call 521-2811 

Cleaning 

Detail oriented - minimum 3 hrs. 

dependable. Refs. available. Please call 

Brenda, Call 724-2338 

Cleaning 

Detail oriented – minimum 3 hrs. 

dependable. Refs. avail. Please call 

Vanessa 625-3529 

Holistic Healing 

Anti-Aging breakthroughs 

Call 513-272-1044 for an appointment. 

Total Nutrition Therapy 

In home visit nutrition counseling with 

registered dietitians and certified diabetes 

educators. Visit us at www.eatright123. 

com or call 513-477-4270 

Small Pet Care 

I will care for your small pets when you are 

on vacation. I am a 4-H member with lots 

of experience. Call Grace @984-5225 

Seeking Work 

Care of one or two elderly, special care 

given, excl. refs. please call 513-319-4493 

If no answer, leave message and phone #. 

Professional Elem. School teacher in 

Madeira/I. H. will watch your pets in your 

home. Very expr. with many different types 

of pets. Refs. available upon request. Can 

also help with watering plants, bringing in 

mail, etc. Refs. avail. Call 513-561-6280 

ask for G 

In-your home tutoring. SAT and ACT math 

especially. Call John McCarthy 

271-1362 

Openings for adult English-as-a-secondlanguage 

students. 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 

14 yrs. expr. 513-561-5251 or lindasp62@ 

msn.com. 

Cleaning, ironing, shopping services 

available on Saturdays. Experienced, 

references. Call 513-574-6999 

Nanny 

Early childhood Ed. Degree, 12 yrs. expr. 

Looking for mother who might want time 

to shop or work out. 1 or 2 days a week 

3-5 hrs per/day. I have a 3 yr old son. We 

are looking for something fun to do. Will 

come with age approp. activities & lots of 

fun. Very reasonable rates & nanny refs. 

please call 625-4014 

Experienced Nanny/House Mgr., 

Companion Care 23 yrs expr. newborns, 

teens, elderly. Meals, running errands 

companion care. Not nursing care. 

exl. driving record-good health, own 

transportation. exl. I. H. and H. P. refs. parttime, 

full-time or overnight with notice. 

For more information, call Carol at 513- 

205-4296 

In-Home Personal Trainer 

BS Dietetics, MS exercise/Health. AFAA, 

ACE Pilates, Yoga, Body Ball, CPR 

certified, insured. Existing I. H. clientele: 

refs available. Call for complimentary 

consultation. Cynthia; (513) 403-6708 

Cook/Laundress 

Will cook dinner and do laundry. Refs. 

Available . 15 yr. expr. Call 242-1910 

or 344-6332 

After School/Overnight Care 

Your home or mine. Will transport. H. C. 

references. Call 513-344-6332 

Tutor 

Caring, creative, & patient teacher will 

tutor your child in your home. 10 yrs. expr. 

in teaching, tutoring & home schooling 

grades K-8. Call Susan @ 625-2192 

Teak 

Outdoor furniture cleaned, restored, and 

preserved. Call Tom & Tammy 474-4017 

Houseman 

Housekeeping-cooking-run errands 

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 513-257-6457 


Holidays are here. It’s a hectic time of year; 

Give us a call, so we can get on the ball, 

to help you clean it all. Weekly-bi-weeklyone 

time cleans. insured-bonded-highly 

recommended. We give attention to detail 

Call Michelle Welch at 513-625-0568 Wrk. 

or 513-490-1451 Cell. 

Need an extra pair of hands to help with 

your record keeping, personal finances, 

or just staying organized? I can provide 

confidential, dependable, and accurate 

assistance in your home or mine. 

References available. Call Marion @ 271- 

0110 or marionginger@fuse.net. 

One call, one company for all your cleaning 

& maintenance needs contact Krissy at 

513-575-9335 or email abaservicesllc@ 

yahoo.com for your free estimate. All initial 

cleanings are half off. 

Reliable, honest, person available to house 

or pet sit. Available anytime, even short 

notice. I. H. refs. Call: 513-583-8452 or 

513-255-2523 

House cleaning done professionally, the way 

it should be. Honest, reliable, dependable, 

fully bonded, & insured. Free est. call: 

Carol at 575-4930 or cell 967-3837 

Upholstering 

Quality craftsmanship since 1965. James & 

Mary Harris Ph.# 575-0289 fax 575-0793 

Reliable lady available for washing & 

ironing. Exc. Refs. I. H. & Hyde Park Call 

513-708-9773


Housekeeping 

Celebrating 10 yrs. weekly, Bi-weekly, or 

monthly cleanings. Dependable, reliable, 

affordable, free est. Owner Candy Office 

513-831-5374 or cell 607-5796 

One on One personal training. ACE certified 

personal trainer. Train in your own home. 

Resistance training, toning and flexibility. 

Call Cindy 513-793-0425 

Author, Educator 

Over 25 yrs expr. teaching, writing, editing. 

Individualized Assessment Private Appts. 

The Writing Specialist – HS & College 

prep. SAT/ACT Essay Prep Personal Essay 

for College applications, Classic Rehtoric 

instruction, specializing in college bound 

athletes, athletic resumes & college coach 

communications.Call Virginia Slachman, 

Ph. D. Call 513-961-2627 or 

Virginia.slachman@us.edu 

Personal Assistant 

Transport children to & from school and 

activities light housekeeping, laundry, run 

errands, etc. Call Mary Catherine 

513-248-8422 

Professional Mole Trapping service. Quick 

results 50+ satisfied I. H. clients. Refs. 

available (513) 252-mole 

molecatchers.com 

Cleaning -Custom residential/commercial 

cleaning, dependable, reasonable rates, 

flexible scheduling. Free estimates Jessi 

(513) 528-1249 

Personal Training 

Master’s degree and 20+ yrs. of expr. 

Comprehensive in-home fitness programs 

to improve strength balance, and flexibility, 

tone muscles and lose weight. Refs. 

available. David Wernick, M.S., CSCS. 

513-328-1768 www.totalfitnesspro.com 

Event Planning 

Weddings, showers, bar mitzvahs, 

Christmas, all social parties. Whether you 

need a little or a lot of assistance. Creative, 

style professional. Ind. Hill & Hyde Park 

refs. Contact Dora at 513-470-3838 

dora@vivabellaevents.com 

Animal Removal. 

We catch it all, bats, chipmunks, coyotes, 

moles, muskrats, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, 

squirrels. Licensed by the O.D.N.R. 24 hr. 

emergency service call Kathy at 513-753- 

0288 

Housecleaning, dependable, honest, 5 yrs. 

expr. in I. H. References. available. Call for 

free estimate 859-635-0519 

You need me! I want to work for you, 

cleaning, ironing, all housework. Careful, 

non smoker. Refs. transportation, 

dependable. 513-831-8865 Leave message 

General Cleaning Service 

Mother/daughter team will clean your home 

to meet or exceed your expectations. 20 yrs. 

expr. in the I. H. area. Honest, trustworthy, 

punctual. Refs. avail. on request. Currently 

have opening in our schedule. Call Melissa 

@403-0028 or Lynn @625-0402 to 

schedule an interview. 

Transport children to & from school & 

activities. Light housekeeping, laundry, run 

errands. Babysitting-daycare-pet house 

care during the holidays. Cleaning, care of 

elderly full or part time (727)418-7515 

Natalya, Russia 

Season’s Greetings 

and 

Happy Holidays 

from the 

Village of Indian Hill 

Council & Employees 

We have some Bulletin ads that have 

been running for several months. 

Please remember that you need to 

contact us before each new Bulletin 

to let us know whether or not you 

want your ad to run again. 

Starting next month if we don’t hear 

from you by email - phone or fax 

we will eliminate your ad until you 

contact us. 

BITS & PIECES 

Advertisements for goods and 

services are published for the 

convenience of our readers. No 

guarantee or endorsement is intended 

or implied by the Bulletin. 

SUBMITTING ARTICLES & 

PICTURES FOR THE INDIAN 

HILL BULLETIN 

All copy & pictures sent to the 

Village office to be included in the 

Indian Hill Bulletin should preferably 

be sent by email to jholder@ihill.org. 

If it is not possible for you to email 

them, you can call Joyce Holder at 

561-6500 to arrange a suitable way get 

them to her. 

Subjects of photographs should be 

identified and a return address included 

as all photographs are returned. No 

negatives accepted 

INDIAN HILL 

TRAIL 

Developed in 1984, this cul-de-sac 

lane off of Miami Road has eight 

home sites. It is one of six Village 

streetw with “Indian” in it’s name.


Simple, Solid, and Enduring – Sears Homes 

Buckingham Lodge 

1861 

Between 1908 and 1940 Sears Roebuck Company sold over 100,000 kit homes to Americans mostly by mail order. 

Middle class people moving to the suburbs fulfilled the American dream of home ownership by purchasing these ready-tobuild 

houses. Several were built in Indian Hill. 

Families familiar with Sears’ catalogs purchased precut homes according to their needs, tastes, and finances. The first Modern 

Homes Catalog (1908) offered 22 models ranging from $650 to $2500. Buyers were urged to “save rent money”, “get close 

to nature”, and “be independent” and quality was guaranteed. Eventually 447 different structures were offered – designed 

by anonymous architects and costing from $107 to $5000. Homes could be customized by adding or subtracting features, 

and it was possible to order a reversed floor plan. Sears classified their homes by expense 

level: good (Simplex), better (Standard Built), and best (Honor Bilt). Included in the price 

were millwork, cabinetry, lath, roofing materials, flooring, siding, building paper, downspouts, 

doors, window sash, shutters, hardware, nails, paint, and varnish – as well as a complete set 

of blueprints, specifications, and instructions. Not included was the foundation, although a 

suggested materials list was. 

Sears estimated that their Modern Homes cost 40 percent less to build than a conventional 

house of the same size. Buyers could hire a local carpenter or put the kit together by themselves. 

Having precut materials, marked pieces, and no waste saved labor costs. Homeowners avoided architectural fees and were 

provided guide books, e.g. How to Build the Ready Cut Way. The catalog also published testimonials with photographs 

from satisfied customers in various parts of the country. In 1911, Sears began offering financing packages – a down 

payment of 25 percent of the cost of the house and lot, and 6% interest for a 5 year loan. In 1923, the company introduced 

two new specialty catalogs: Modern Farm Buildings and Barns. 

Components of Sears homes were assembled at large factories in New Jersey and Illinois, and the 17 acre millwork 

plant currently know as the Norwood Sash and Door Manufacturing Co. locally. Delivery was by railroad, and boxcars 

transporting an average of 30,000 pieces of building material went all over the nation, with 

three staggered shipments timed to arrive sequentially. Catalog sales were so brisk that sales 

offices sprang up during the 1920s. One was located at 141 W. Fourth Street in Cincinnati. 

For over three decades, models were developed or updated, ranging from an outhouse to 

a 10 room residence. Styles included Bungalow, Prairie, Colonial, Old English, Craftsman, 

Mission, and Art Deco, keeping pace with changing tastes. There was no typical Sears 

house, but certain features were common: e.g. tall first floor ceiling heights (9’), smallish 

rooms, built-in bookcases and buffets, and closets in every bedroom. Most kit homes had 

descriptive names – ranging from the exotic (Alhambra, Del Rey) – to the historical (Martha 

Washington, Puritan) to the horticultural (Cedars, Magnolia). Models usually appeared in the catalog for just a few years, 

but the Winona, Cape Cod, and Westly were all available for much longer due to their popularity. There was a wide variety 

of interior options, with stylish hardware, built in nooks for breakfast, telephone, china storage, or ironing boards available. 

Lighting fixtures, considered the “jewelry” of the house, varied from utilitarian to elegant. 

With the stock market crash in 1929, millions of dollars of mortgages were lost through default, and Sears stopped 

offering financing, selling only houses after 1935. Sales never rebounded to the 1920’s peak years, and Sears abandoned 

the housing business in 1940. 

At least three Sears homes are located in the village. These are on Indian Hill Rd., Old Indian Hill Rd., and Given Rd. 

Though these houses have been remodeled over the years, the premium materials, sensible design, and craftsmanship of the 

original buildings remain…testaments to a bygone era with a current day unique cachet.


THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Thank You 

Party for Patrons 

The annual Patron Party for 

1873 Club Members, Patrons, and 

generous volunteers will take place 

on January 14 th . The event will 

be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. 

Marvin Quin. 

The party is by invitation only, 

and these will be in the mail right 

after Christmas. 

This is a gift to those friends of 

the Society who have played a 

major role in the support and the 

activities during the past year. 

Attic Sale Volunteers 

Are Ready for Donations 

Attic Treasures Sale VI will be 

held on June 16 th at Livingston 

Lodge. After a year off, this popular 

sale returns by popular demand. 

A committee of volunteers is in 

action. 

Donations of art, collectibles, 

small furniture, antiques, and 

all sorts of “treasures” are being 

accepted now, to be stored until 

the day of the sale. Empty your 

attics and closets now. Phone 891- 

1873 for the delivery address or to 

arrange a pick-up. 

Upcoming Programs 

For Early 2007 

February 28 will be the date 

of a dinner program at the Little 

Red Schoolhouse to explore the 

past and future of the Green Areas 

Committee. 

On March 11, Prof. James Hansen, 

will review his biography of 

astronaut Neil Armstrong, a resident 

of Indian Hill. This will be a brunch 

program. 

The Public Works Department will 

be the featured topic at the Annual 

Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on April 22. 

A covered dish supper will follow 

a visual presentation regarding the 

history of the Service Department 

and the Water Works. 

New Librarian 

Now on Staff 

With the departure of Louise Gunkel, 

who is moving to Pennsylvania, 

a new librarian has been hired. 

Emily Wichman, who has a master’s 

degree in Library Science from the 

University of Wisconsin, is now 

directing the archival work in the 

Hauck Library and Resource Center. 

A resident of Milford, and a graduate 

of CCDS, Emily is well equipped to 

help all members and residents with 

their questions and their research. 

Our thanks to Louise, who has 

maintained and improved the 

Resource Center for seven years. Job 

well done! 

ihhist@cinci.rr.com 

Christmas Party 

A Tradition 

The Village Christmas Party 

(December 3 rd this year) has a long 

tradition with the Historical Society. 

In 1980 one of the first gatherings 

at the Schoolhouse to celebrate 

the holidays featured a “Christmas 

Nostalgia” display, and music was 

provided by two harpists. 

Since that beginning, the Christmas 

Party has been an annual event. 

The music has varied over the 

years, and the theme has ranged 

from Winterland, to The Twelve 

Days to Christmas, to last season’s 

gingerbread men and gingerbread 

houses and this year’s Nutcrackers. 

One thing has remained constant: 

the arrival of Santa Claus by horsedrawn 

vehicle – either a carriage 

or a sleigh. Correction: one year 

Santa arrived on his motorcycle 

and another year there was a Santa 

parade – with horses, ponies, and 

jingle bells and costumed elves. 

Home made cookies and candies 

have been the custom, with liquid 

refreshments of egg nog, punch, and 

“Schoolhouse Grog” (from a recipe 

in the Society’s Treasured Recipes 

from Camargo to Indian Hill.) 

Plans are already underway for the 

theme for the 2007 party, and the 

tradition will continue. If those who 

plan far, far in advance, the date will 

be December 2, 2007.

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INDIAN HILL BULLETIN 

6525 DRAKE ROAD 

CINCINNATI OH 45243 

PRESORTED 

STANDARD 

U.S. POSTAGE PAID 

Cincinnati, Ohio 

PERMIT NO. 6263 

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