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OCTOBER 31, 2008 – INDIAN HILL BULLETIN – PAGE 16 Gabriel Owens ‘16 Kevin Koller Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 2 Is your emergency preparedness stockpile up to date? Continued From Page 15 HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – When it’s time to change your clocks because of daylight saving time, remember to check your emergency preparedness kit. As winter approaches, the American Public Health Association (APHA) and Hamilton County Public Health want to ensure that you and your loved ones are prepared for a possible public health emergency. If you haven’t created a stockpile yet, now is the time to create one! “To cope with emergencies better and decrease risk during a possible disease outbreak or disaster, everyone should have an emergency plan and stockpile,” Tim Ingram, Hamilton County Health Commissioner said. “When it’s time to change your clocks, check your emergency kit to make sure your stockpile isn’t missing any items and that the food hasn’t expired.” Be sure that you have at least a three-day supply of bottled water, non-perishable foods, and essential medications for each member of your family. Also include: • Flashlight • Batteries • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio • Cash • Garbage bags • First-aid kit • Warm blankets • Manual can opener Visit hamiltoncountyhealth.org for stockpiling checklists, recipes and additional resources.
OCTOBER 31, 2008- INDIAN HILL BULLETIN - PAGE 17 BETTS HOUSE FOUNDER MARTHA TUTTLE DIES AT AGE 92 On September 25, 2008, Cincinnati lost a hero of the local historic preservation movement, Martha Tuttle. In the late 1980s, Mrs. Tuttle ventured into a long neglected part of town to see the house where her mother was born. The Betts House, built in 1804 by Mrs. Turtle’s great-great-grandfather William Betts, was in a state of utter disrepair. Shocked and saddened at the condition of the house, she made it her mission to save it; not only because of her personal ties to the house, but also because of its importance in Cincinnati’s history - as the oldest house in Cincinnati still on its original site and the oldest brick house in the state of Ohio. In 1981, the city of Cincinnati acquired the Betts House, along with many others in the Betts-Longworth Historic District, with the hopes of encouraging developers to create an economically and racially mixed community. Instead, many properties sat vacant, continuing to deteriorate. Mrs. Tuttle had followed these developments and in 1987 started writing letters to city and state officials asking for their help in saving the house. In 1988 the city revoked development rights on the Betts House and several others, allowing other individuals and groups to step in and start anew. Mrs. Tuttle worked with the Ohio chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America and fifteen partners to save the Betts House. She raised funds and support for the restoration. A hands-on advocate, Mrs. Tuttle visited the work site every week and was involved in every decision. At the end of this arduous process, the Betts House was not only restored, but it received awards from Greater Cincinnati Beautiful and the Miami Purchase Association, and was selected for the 1990 American Society of Interior Designers Decorator Designer Show House and Garden Tour. Mrs. Tuttle was not content to preserve the house as a historic home; she wanted something more for this historic site to preserve it for the future. After speaking with museum and preservation professionals, she decided on establishing a museum dedicated to the study of building materials and traditions. The Colonial Dames retained ownership of the property, but the museum would be operated by the Betts House Research Center, a newly formed non-profit organization. After years of effort, writing hundreds of letters, and quite likely many sleepless nights, Martha’s dream was realized. In 1996 the Betts House Research Center opened its doors as a museum. Martha served as President of the Board of Trustees for several years before turning over the leadership of the organization. Sally Connelly, NSCDA Ohio President recalls, “Martha had a deep impact on our whole city and is an example of an extraordinary woman whose vision became a reality. She was the heart and soul of the Betts House. Today the Society continues her work as stewards of the Betts House and we are proud to carry this distinguished member’s legacy.” In the years that followed, the Betts House has hosted exhibits on brick, cast iron, fireplaces and windows. In recent years it has expanded its focus to include historic preservation with exhibits on lost and endangered Cincinnati buildings. Through it all, the inspiration of Martha Tuttle has guided the organization. Were it not for her love, commitment, and sense of history, this special place may have been lost. Now it is a resource for the community to enjoy. Robert Dorsey, former president of the Betts House board, said, “Martha was a woman of vision. She was motivated to save the house and upgrade the entire neighborhood. Twenty years later, the Betts House is a thriving institution and the neighborhood is stable and improving.” In addition to her love of history, Mrs. Tuttle was also sincerely interested in the natural world. According to Dr. Eric Lentz, Executive Director of Cincinnati Center for Field Studies, “Martha was one of our first contributors to the UC Field Station. Her donation set up a strategic planning exercise that really gave direction to the formation of what is now the Cincinnati Center for Field Studies.” Martha Tuttle is survived by her children Elisabeth Tuttle Miller of Maysville, Kentucky and Richard Tuttle, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and her granddaughter Martha McCrea Tuttle Andersen, also of Colorado Springs. Mrs. Tuttle was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Tuttle, Sr., and two of her children, Martha Tuttle and Capt. McCrea Benedict Tuttle. Her funeral was held on September 30, 2008 at the Norman Chapel of Spring Grove Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Betts House Research Center, 416 Clark Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. ABOUT THE BETTS HOUSE Built in 1804, the Betts House, Ohio’s oldest brick house, is located in the Betts-Longworth Historic District in downtown Cincinnati. The Betts House Research Center was established to promote the study of building materials and historic preservation through special exhibits and public programs. Tours of the house showcase its history and construction. An ongoing exhibit features a timeline of the house paired with the history of Cincinnati and the nation. The current exhibit - Great Cincinnati Families at Home - is on view through October 30, 2008. The Betts House also supports the fields of construction and architecture with a summer outreach program, Bond at the Betts, providing youth from inner-city neighborhoods a hands-on introduction to the building trades.
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