INDIAN HILL VILLAGE BULLETIN
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO All Village Bulletins available on our website www.ihill.org
May 1, 2019 Number #4
COUNCIL ACTIONS PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING April 22, 2019 ACTIONS April 16, 2019 Second Reading – Ordinance approving the Plat of Shawnee Brook Farm Subdivision recorded in Plat Conditionally Approved - A Concept Plan Book 281, Page 67 of the Hamilton County, Ohio submitted by Graeme Daley, for the reconfiguration Recorder’s Office, and accepting the dedication of of Part Lot 2, Stevens Estate Subdivision located at Given Road, Parcel ID Number 529-0030-0047 5940 Towhee Lane, was Conditionally Approved. The proposal will reconfigure three existing parcels, Passed Emergency Ordinance – Authorizing the City which total 4.61 acres, into two single family Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of building lots. The proposal includes a 1.62-acre the Village of Indian Hill and the Board of Hamilton Green Area parcel. County Commissioners, in substantial format, for the replacement of Keller Road bridge PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE Second Reading – Ordinance changing the rates to be charged for water supplied to customers by amending The Village of Indian Hill Planning Commission will Section 51.55 (Rates) of the Code of Ordinances: consider an application for variance from Lynda and Provides for a 15% increase on July 1, 2019 Tony Shipley, 7755 Surreyhill Lane, to permit Third Reading – May 20, 2019 Council construction of a small covered front portico addition meeting attached to the front of the home and a roof extension to the rear of the home. The applicant is requesting a Please go to http://www.ihill.org/council/council.aspx variance to the front and rear yard setbacks. to review full Council Packet for more details The hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Village Administration Building, 6525 Drake Road, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 Village of Indian Hill Public Meeting Dates for Memorial Day. All meetings held in Council Chambers
Please see back page for a complete listing of Village Public COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE meeting dates & times. May 10, 2019 May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 2
THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO ARMSTRONG CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST OFFICIAL DIRECTORY THE HEART CHURCH MINISTRIES CHURCH VILLAGE COUNCIL OF CAMP DENNISON 5125 Drake Road 6525 Drake Road 10048 Campbell St, Camp Dennison OH 45111 Cincinnati, Ohio 45243—561-4220 Mark D. Kuenning, Mayor 513-831-5659 www.armstrongchapel.org Melissa S. Cowan, Vice Mayor Alfred B Winters Jr, Pastor Www.armstrongpreschool.org John B. Armstrong 10:45 am Sunday Worship Service David Brown, Lead Pastor Stephen H Krehbiel 7:00 pm Tues Night Bible Study & Perfecting Class 8:20 a.m. Traditional Worship in Old Chapel Donald C. McGraw 2:30 pm 1st Saturdays, Ministry of Love at Heartland 9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary Monique A. Sewell of Madeira Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in Worship Ctr Abbot A. Thayer 7:00 pm 4th Friday Men & Women Fellowship (please Student Ministries—Wed. at 7:00 p.m. call for Host/Hostess location for the month) VILLAGE STAFF THE INDIAN HILL CHURCH Dina C. Minneci, City Manager INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED Episcopal-Presbyterian Jonathan D. West, Assistant City Manager VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 6000 Drake Road Paul C. Riordan, Clerk/Compt. BOARD OF EDUCATION Telephone: 561-6805 Scott D. Phillips, Solicitor 6855 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Scott Gully, Finance Director / Tax Commissioner Kim Martin Lewis, President The Rev. Dr. Stephen Caine, Presbyterian Minister 561-6500 Nancy Aichholz, Vice President of Finance The Rev. George Sherrill, Episcopal Priest Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police Elizabeth Johnston, Vice President of Operations Jennifer Taylor, Dir. Of Youth 561-7000 Lyle Fiore & Eddie Hooker Nikki Daley, Communications Director 911 (Emergency) Dr. Mark T. Miles, Supt. 272-4500 Worship Schedule: Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Jason Adkins, Superintendent WW & PW Departments Mick Davis, Treasurer 272-4513 (Alternating Services: Episcopal/Presbyterian) 831-3712 Indian Hill High School 272-4550 Nursery/Preschool care provided 10:30 am Rick Babcock, Park Ranger Grand Valley Preserve Indian Hill Middle School 272-4642 Sunday School (K-7th grade) 10:30 am 979-6221 Indian Hill Elementary School 272-4703 Adult Ed Forum 9 am (Sept-May) Steve Ashbrock, Fire Chief Indian Hill Primary School 272-4754 561-7926 (Business) CINCINNATI FRIENDS MEETING 911 (Fire call) RECREATION COMMISSION 8075 Keller Road—791-0788 Tim Ingram, Health Commissioner John Blazic, Chairman 791-4718 www.cincinnatifriends.org Jack Alley, Program Coordinator 979-6212 Jim Newby, Minister PLANNING COMMISSION www.ihrecsports.com SUNDAY: Paul F. Madden, Chairperson Adult Discussion 10:00 a.m. Joe Rhodenbaugh Rita Stolper INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meeting for Worship 11:00 a.m. Abbot A. Thayer Richard C. Wiggers 891-1873 Children’s Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Eric Holzapfel, President Nursery and childcare provided GREEN AREAS Mr. Chip Hunter, Vice President ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank Welsh, Vice President SONRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH Mr. David Burleigh, Chairperson Mr. Edgar Cox, Secretary 8136 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Eileen Alexander Todd Bailey Mr. James Barber, Treasurer 513-576-6000 Ann Gibson Jeffrey Graham www.sonrise-church.com Pat Hinkley Cynthia King ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Facebook: facebook.com/SonRiseCommunityChurch Trish Krehbiel Wallace Lovejoy Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd. Twitter: @sonrisec Shayne Manning Jenny Margo Church 561-5954 Contemporary Worship & K-6 Programs: Ellen Schiefer Liz Tilton School 561-8020 Sundays @ 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Religious Education 561-8369 Childcare provided at both services www.stgertrude.org Jr. & Sr. High Sundays @ 6 p.m. Fr. Andre-Joseph LaCasse, O.P. Pastor STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM Sister Mary Aquinas, O.P. Principal HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH 4600 Muchmore Road—561-5151 Shari Siebert, Dir. of Religious Education 3950 Newtown Rd. Jason Donovan Mass Schedule: Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30 a.m. 513-272-5800 www.horizoncc.com GUN CLUB REPRESENTATIVE Saturday: 4:30 p.m. “Yours to Explore” Dick Steuerwald, Range Supervisor 831-0994 Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Schedule of Sunday Services: 8:50 a.m. Equipping Jack Basham, Asst Supervisor 831-0994 12:30 & 6:00 p.m. Service, 10:00 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. Exploring Service Thomas C. Rink, Village Representative Separate programs offered for infants through high THE INDIAN HILL CLUB school students PERSONNEL ADVISORY & SWIM & TENNIS APPEALS BOARD Dot Lane off Shawnee Run Road GREENACRES ARTS CENTER Kim Burke, Chairperson Across from St. Gertrude, www.ihclub.com 8400 Blome Road, 45243 Eric Holzapfel 513-793-2787 George Glover INDIAN HILL WINTER CLUB 10005 Fletcher Road AUDIT REVIEW COMMITTEE MADEIRA/INDIAN HILL JOINT FIRE DIST. Camp Dennison, OH 45111 Monique A. Sewell, Chairperson Robert Gehring, President 513-576-9444 Al Koncius David Williams Beth Wright, Vice President ihwinterclub.com Michael Sewell Paul C. Riordan Jim Gulick, Treasurer Jeff Evans, Secretary CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL David Ellis Scott Gehring 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 John Hassan William Higgins 513-561-7298 Jennifer Lightcap Don McGraw Anthony T. T. Jaccaci, Head of School Dave Parlin Sam Robinson May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 3
GREEN AREAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE HOSTS INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Please join the Green Areas Advisory Committee at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Council Chambers of the Administration Building. Each May, students from Indian Hill High School present the Indian Hill Water Quality Report. The presentation includes an accumulation of their field visits to four watershed areas, the streams that surround them, and the lab analysis from those visits. The insight provided by these bright, young minds is very educational and enlightening event. We welcome everyone to come listen to a great presentation.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – MAY 2, 2019 On May 2, 2019, Village Council will join the City of Madeira City Council as we host the annual National Day of Prayer at Stephan Field, at 7:30 a.m. National Day of Prayer has been observed in the United States for more than two centuries in recognition of the role of faith and prayer in our lives, in our heritage and in our common humanity. The tradition calls on all people of different faiths to pray for the nation, its leaders and its people. Please join Indian Hill and Madeira officials as well as local clergy in observing this grand tradition.
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, May 27th at 10:30 a.m. there will be a Memorial Day celebration at Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church in the cemetery.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL’S JULY 4TH CELEBRATION The Village of Indian Hill’s Annual July 4th parade and If you wish to have a booth at Stephan Field after the festivities will take place on Thursday July 4, 2019. This parade, please contact Mrs. Beth Wood at 561-7000. year’s co-chairs, Leigh Anne Meurer and Barbara Sharp, along with the Village’s Beth Wood, Jessica Chaney and In keeping with tradition, the Village will sponsor a Jerry Hensley, are planning an event you won’t want to fireworks display which will begin at approximately 9:45 miss! It will be a great event for the entire family! p.m. at Stephan Field. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the gorgeous lights! As always, the parade will begin at Cincinnati Country Day School at 10:00 a.m. The parade will travel along If any student would like to volunteer at this event for Given Road to Shawnee Run to Stephan Field. Food, fun community service time, please contact Barbara Sharp at and music by “The Most Wanted” will be on hand at 561-5562 or Leigh Anne Meurer at 582-0040. Stephan Field following the parade. For your convenience, Village staff will be available in the Indian Hill booth to answer questions about services and **Please remember to honor those who fought for our programs. There also will various activities for young and freedoms that are celebrated and cherished on July 4th old under the “Big Tent” in the center of the festival. by visiting the Veterans Memorial across from Stephan Field.** If you would like to participate in the parade, please complete the entry form on the Village of Indian Hill’s website (www.ihill.org). Simply click Forms on the left side of the website and then proceed to click on Independence Day Parade Form. Once the form is completed, please return it to the Village administrative offices, Attention Mrs. Beth Wood. Forms also are available at the administrative offices.
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CALLING ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY: THE 2019 NOMINATING COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Mayor Mark Kuenning has named former Mayor Keith contact Mr. Rabenold or any member of the Nominating Rabenold as Chairperson of the Mayor’s Nominating Committee by June 1, 2019. You also may contact Ms. Committee for the November 2019 Council election. Kari Zenni at the Village administration office to leave a Members of the Committee include Mr. Gary Bayliff, Mrs. message for the Nominating Committee. Maria Markesbery, Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce, and Dr. Robert Rhoad. The Nominating Committee will interview interested candidates the first week of June and prepare its The Nominating Committee is charged with gathering and recommendations for inclusion in upcoming Bulletins. reviewing prospective candidates for Village Council and preparing a recommendation to the community. This Please note that it is not a requirement to participate in the process of nominating qualified candidates has been a Nominating Committee process in order to run for Village tradition in the Village since the community incorporated Council. If you are interested in running for Village in 1941. Council outside of the Nominating Committee process, please contact the Hamilton County Board of Elections at Anyone who is interested in serving on the Village 513-632-7000 or http://boe.hamilton-co.org/candidates- Council beginning December 1, 2019 or who would like to portal.aspx for information on how to participate in the suggest the name of another resident as a candidate, please election process.
NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM UPDATE The Village has been informed that Energy Alliances, Inc. explains the fixed rate and provides additional information the Village’s gas aggregation consultant, was able to about the Village’s program. If you did not receive a obtain a competitive renewal rate with Constellation notification in the mail or are not currently participating in Energy Services for the Village’s Natural Gas Aggregation the Village’s Aggregation Program, but want to enroll, Program for the upcoming term which is expiring with the please contact Constellation at 1-877-226-9456. May 2019 meter reading. As a reminder, if a resident wishes to remain in the Constellation was able to secure a fixed rate of $0.396/Ccf Village’s aggregation program, please do not respond to ($0.4237/Ccf with current 7% sales tax) that will become any mailers or phone calls from other agencies – simply effective with the June 2019 meter reading (July invoice) ignore them. If you have any questions, please do not and end with the May 2022 meter reading (June 2022 hesitate to contact the Indian Hill toll free customer invoice). service number at 877-226-9456 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or log on to Indian Hill’s dedicated web Constellation will be sending notification letters to current page at www.constellation.com/oh-indianhill. program participants in April and May. This notification
THE VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO THE COMMUNITY FORUM SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 5, Lodge. 2019 at 6:00 p.m. City Council invites all residents to for the Indian Hill Biennial Community Forum. Come meet The Community Forum also will be feature a presentation your City Council members and staff while learning about from Lieutenant Shawn Perdue about the Village’s all the latest Village updates. Some topics that will be approach to addressing the highly visible coyote discussed include infrastructure projects & road closures, population throughout the Village. Lt. Perdue will the Village’s “Reforest the Hill” initiative, and Blome provide background on what attracts the coyotes to the Road Bridge. The Forum will be held at Livingston (Continued on page 5) May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 5
FIREARMS INSTRUCTION NOW OFFERED AT THE INDIAN HILL SHOOTING CLUB Instructional classes in the safe use and responsible for the 2019 season is the third Wednesday in May. ownership of pistols and rifles are now being offered to the members of the Indian Hill Shooting Club. The pistol There is a $40.00 fee to members for the pistol class. class is for the beginner, or for those who want a refresher However, there is no charge for the rifle program. The course in the basics of owning and shooting both semi- ammunition and rifles are provided. Both instructional automatic pistols and revolvers. The course includes courses are available only to members of the Indian Hill classroom instruction, firearms proficiency and live fire Shooting Club, their immediate families and to approved on the range and is taught by experienced NRA youth groups, such as Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts. instructors. Owning a pistol is not necessary as firearms are made available to students for the live fire portion of Residents of the Village of Indian Hill may join the Indian the class. Hill Shooting Club by submitting an application for membership at the Village administrative offices during The rifle program is a longtime tradition at the Indian Hill normal business hours. New members are welcome to join Shooting Club for the youth of the Village going back at any time during the year. many years. Focusing on safety, attitude, knowledge and marksmanship, many of today’s current IHSC members For additional details on the classes or on joining the and Village residents can trace their love of the shooting Indian Hill Shooting Club, please visit the website at sports back to this same program from their youth. The www.ihill.org or email the IHSC Supervisor, Dick rifle program is offered each Wednesday evening Steuerwald at [email protected] throughout the summer months. The anticipated start date
DETECTIVE SHAWN PERDUE PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT
Shawn Perdue has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with the Indian Hill Rangers. Lt Perdue is replacing Lt. Mike Madsen who retired earlier this year. Lt. Perdue has been with the Rangers since 2006 serving as a patrolman and detective. He has 21 years of law enforcement service with prior service with the City of Reading. Lt. Perdue has been married to his wife Megan for 17 years and they have two children Morgan and Aidan.
(Continued from page 4) Indian Hill. Communications about the Community community and how residents can protect their property Forum will be available on the Village website, the and pets. Village App and through E-mail Blasts. If you wish to be included in future E-mail Blast communications, please go Residents will be provided ample opportunity to ask to www.ihill.org/enotify to register your e-mail address. questions of Council and staff related to all aspects of May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 6 TREES IN OUR URBAN & SURBURBAN LANDSCAPES On April 3rd the Green Areas Advisory population has been decimated. The green, white and blue Committee welcomed a presentation on ash trees are all primary hosts for the EAB. Depending on trees in our urban and suburban an assessment of ash trees, homeowners and municipalities landscapes from Cassandra Homan, can remove ash trees preemptively, treat trees if in the M.S. Urban Forestry Planner and David early phase of an infestation, and of course remove trees if Benninger, ISA Certified Arborist with the Davey they pose a hazard. Resource Group. Unfortunately, the large canopy loss that occurs after a In addition to the obvious beauty a landscape of trees devastating attack by invasive pests leaves the landscape provides, technology exists allowing us to quantify the open to new invasive trees, shrubs, and plants. Invasives actual economic benefit of trees. A forest, grove and even like the bush honeysuckle and autumn olive wood are the a single tree in the urban forest can reduce pollution, first to leaf out in the spring, and the last to drop their asthma and cardio-pulmonary disease, while increasing leaves in the fall. Invasive species crowd out the mental well-being, helping to control storm water and landscapes reducing sunlight and space needed for native even provide energy bill relief. Large populations of plants to grow. mature trees in the United States have unfortunately been decimated throughout history by invasive pests. What is a good strategy to combat the loss of so many trees, and how should we strengthen our landscapes? The three major invasive pest attacks on the U.S. canopy According to Ms. Homan, “Resilience through diversity” of mature trees began with the Chestnut Blight in the early is a good motto to follow to combat any future influx of 1900s, followed by Dutch Elm disease in the 1930s, and destructive pests. Good practices in assessing and moving concluding with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) pest first toward a diverse landscape should include the following: detected in 2002. The Chestnut Blight was a fungal Remove invasive species - they will eventually crowd disease accidentally transported to the U.S. through out native trees, shrubs & plants nursery stock from Japan in 1904. The Chestnut Blight When planting in a residential or urban landscape: wiped out the American Chestnut Tree by 1940, of which Plant no more than 10% of one species only a small number of isolated trees remain. Dutch Elm Plant no more than 20% of a genus disease was brought to the U.S. via a beetle that arrived Plant no more than 30 % of one family of with wood imported from the Netherlands in 1928. By trees 1989 over 77 million elm trees were lost, representing 75% of the elm tree population. The Emerald Ash Borer Removing the invasive greenery will not only contribute (EAB) beetle came through Canada, and was first detected to preventing mass canopy loss in the future, but will also in Michigan in 2002. When arriving in an area, the EAB improve soil stabilization and habitats for flora and fauna will completely devastate the ash tree population within 15 throughout our green spaces. The Village of Indian Hill years. Millions of ash trees have succumbed to the EAB has taken a step forward in replacing our loss of the ash and billions more are at risk. tree canopy through The Reforest The Hill program. If you would like further information please contact the In Hamilton County alone about 85 % of the Ash tree Village. SUMMER TENNIS CAMP OPPORTUNITIES AT STEPHAN FIELD
In conjunction with the Indian Hill Recreation WHEN: Monday, June 10th – Friday, June 14th, Commission, Kathy Blum (CCDS Physical Education Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st teacher and middle school tennis coach with 21 years’ Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th experience) is pleased to offer the following: Monday, July 8th– Friday, July 12th Monday, July 15th – Friday, July 19th WHAT: Youth tennis camp and/or private lessons Monday, July 22nd – Friday, July 26th Monday, July 29th – Friday, August 2nd WHERE: Stephan Field, Indian Hill *Other sessions possible depending on interest (Continued on page 7) May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 7
PET RESPONSIBILITY REMINDER Now that spring is finally here with its beautiful sunshine and, hopefully, mild temperatures, Village officials highly encourage everyone to be outside and enjoy the wonderful park system that Indian Hill has to offer. Village parks include Rheinstrom, Grand Valley Nature Preserve, Rowe Arboretum, Whitacre, Camp Livingston, Camp Dennison, Radio Range, Drake Park, Bonnell Park and Stephan Field. Each park has its own unique aspect that include such things as walking trails, sporting events, playgrounds, picnics, nature preserves and bird watching.
Along with these activities, many residents and park patrons choose Village parks, including Redbirdhollow Trail, as a place to bring their dogs for exercise and fresh air. As a way to promote a pleasurable experience for everyone, the Village would kindly ask all pet owners to be considerate by taking responsibility for their pets. All parks are equipped with free mutt mitts to assist with pet clean up. Responsible and consistent use of the mutt mitts by all pet owners is expected and will assist greatly in providing clean and pleasant parks.
Village Code of Ordinances §91.06 and §91.99 state:
“It shall be unlawful for an owner or harborer of any animal to fail to pick up and properly dispose of any fecal matter left by his or her animal on any private or public property other than the property of the owner or harborer in charge of such animal.”
“Any owner or harborer found in violation of §91.06 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine or penalty of not more than $250.”
“Any owner or harborer found in violation of §91.06 for the second time within a 30 day period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine or penalty of not more than $500 for each offense.”
In addition, the Village respectfully asks for pet responsibility to be extended when walking pets throughout Village neighborhoods. A simple, responsible gesture can go such a long way in making the Indian Hill community even better!
(Continued from page 6) TENNIS FOR TOTS: Description: This course is a very basic introduction to TENNIS FOR TOTS: 9:00 – 10:00 AM for ages 4 and 5, the game of tennis. Students will be introduced to the (preschool-aged) ; or possibly from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, tennis court and how to hold the racquet. Students will combined with the older students for that hour learn to balance a ball on a racquet, carry a ball, bounce the ball up and down, drop-hitting a ball over the net, and TOTALLY TERRIFIC TENNIS: 10:00 AM – 12:00 for hitting a ball softly thrown at them. Students will need to entering 1st grade – entering 6th grade (Minimum of 3 bring a tennis racquet, water bottle, and wear the proper students and maximum of 20 per session) athletic clothing including shoes.
COST: $100/week for younger students (9:00 – 10:00 TOTALLY TERRIFIC TENNIS: camp) Description: For the beginner to advanced beginner $150/week for older students (10:00 – 12:00) players that want instruction on the basics of tennis. This course covers tennis court rules, racquet grip, forehand and Questions? Contact Kathy Blum backhand ground stroke development, volleying, and at: [email protected] or (513) 543-1624. serving. Basic drills and fun learning games will be used to improve court awareness and ground strokes. Private lessons also available. Contact Kathy Blum Participants will leave with a general knowledge of tennis, directly for more information. basic skills to play the game, and a desire to pursue the game further! Bring a tennis racquet, water bottle and wear the proper athletic clothing including shoes.
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SPRING PLANT SALE ONE DAY ONLY, SATURDAY 5/18, 9-1:00 St. Gertrude’s Gardening Group presents this annual fundraiser to help support landscaping projects We will feature various perennials, houseplants, and miscellaneous gardening items. Look for us on the front lawn near the parish center Questions - contact Reen Taylor @ 561-0059 DIRT DAUBERS GARDEN CLUB On April 2nd, twenty-five members and guests of the Dirt Mariemont. If anyone cares to know more about the Club, Daubers Garden Club of Indian Hill met at the Mariemont or to come to one of our meetings, please contact Ingrid Inn for breakfast and an inspiring talk focusing on Daoud at 513-225-8617, [email protected]. perfume, its history, cultivation and creation. The talk was given by Charlotte Moore, a member of the club, and was entitled "Coco Chanel in the Garden, Making Sense of Scent” The presentation focused on the use of fragrant and non-fragrant flowers in perfume making, and the talented perfumers and perfume houses that make up the industry. Three of these most popular scents are jasmine, rose, and lavender, among others and are the essence of our favorite and most popular perfumes. Many of these flowers and plants that were mentioned, can be grown right here in our own gardens in Ohio.
The Dirt Daubers Garden Club is celebrating 65 years of "Friendship and Gardening." Our next meeting will be Connie Cevasco, Charlotte Moore, Susan Hunter, Monica Chahrour, held the first Tuesday in May at The Barn in Janet Conboy
WHY VOLUNTEER? At Stepping Stones, our volunteers come in all shapes and sizes and all walks of life, from therapy dogs and mini- ponies to moms, dads, and siblings, as well as our corporate partners and community groups.
Each year, more than 1,500 of these wonderful individuals bring a friendly face, a welcoming smile and a helping hand to our programs, creating a best-ever experience for our participants. Please consider sharing some of your time and talents this summer by joining our Volunteer summer camp team!
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CCDS STUDENTS BRING OHIO INVENTORS TO LIFE Ohio inventors, ranging from Wilbur and Orville Wright to Harvey Firestone, came to life during Cincinnati Country Day School’s fourth-grade Invention Convention. Each student chose and researched an inventor, presenting the information to parents, guests and CCDS students. The 50 fourth graders looked the part and brought props representing the inventions, which included the airplane, popcorn machine, tires and more. All students in photos are Indian Hill residents. May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 11
CCDS ATHLETES VOLUNTEER AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
A group of Cincinnati Country Day School athletes made and served breakfast for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Avondale. They are, front from left, Jack Wright, Franco Valentin and Sean Thomas. Back, from left, are Dereck Gray, Abhi Jetty, Cole Jeffries, Mark Tereck and Ethan Jeffries. It’s the second year in a row that a group of CCDS athletes volunteered to make breakfast at the Ronald McDonald House.
ANONYMOUS DONOR OFFERS $500,000 MATCHING GIFT TO RAISE THE FINAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR THE INDIAN HILL HOME OF THE BRAVES CAMPAIGN
An anonymous donor has stepped forward with an Thanks to the generous donor, gifts made to the Home of unprecedented and generous commitment to help the the Braves campaign will now be doubled—so now is the Indian Hill Foundation’s Home of the Braves campaign perfect time to give. cross the finish line! The donor has committed to match donations made to the campaign up to $500,000. This “We hope the community will take advantage of this matching gift opportunity will help ensure the entire opportunity and help us match the full $500,000 gift. Your design vision is realized. gift will now be matched dollar-for-dollar and have even more impact for our children and community,” said Craig “We are so close to crossing the finish line. We need Sumerel. everyone’s help to get there and your gift can now have double the impact,” said Peter Klekamp, a district parent There are still several easy ways to give and to make your and resident of Indian Hill Village who is co-chairing the mark on the Home of the Braves: campaign alongside Craig Sumerel, a fellow district parent and village resident. Online at www.indianhillschools.org/ HomeoftheBraves.aspx The Home of the Braves campaign will create a new multi By mailing a check to the Indian Hill Foundation -purpose athletic facility for Indian Hill schools that (memo: Home of the Braves) at 6855 Drake Rd. houses critically needed field-side team locker rooms for a Cincinnati, OH 45243 variety of sports, concessions, designated space for By calling the Indian Hill Foundation office at 513- coaches and trainers and accessible restrooms. The 272-5932 campaign will also create a new Braves Welcome Plaza that will tie together the district’s athletic complex and Donors have many opportunities to be recognized for their create a beautiful new community gathering space for support. Any gift of $5,000 or more will be recognized on events. a prominent donor wall in the new Braves Welcome Plaza. Additionally, customizable engraved pavers can be With the construction budget for the project coming in purchased for $250, $1,000 or $2,500. higher than originally anticipated, this matching gift opportunity provides a pathway to all of the needed Aside from the transformative impact this gift has on the amenities for our students. If the community successfully campaign, it also represents the largest gift ever committed capitalizes on this matching opportunity, the campaign to the Indian Hill Foundation, which seeks to leverage will have raised $4,250,000 to allow the full design vision philanthropy to create bold opportunities for students to be built. within the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District.
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INDIAN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
At the Indian Hill School District, excellence in financial reporting is award-winning – so says the Ohio Office of Due to excellent management of a bond issue, the District the Auditor. Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber presented recently achieved taxpayer savings of $8.5 million. Indian Hill School District Treasurer Mick Davis with his A significant share of what residents pay on the bond third-consecutive Auditor of State Award for excellence in expired, which reduced the bond debt by 1.74 mills. This financial reporting during the year 2018. equates to an annual savings of $304 on a $500,000 home, and an annual savings of $609 on a $1 million home. “This award is a reflection on our Board of Education and administration’s commitment to conservative fiscal “Our District has the lowest tax rate within Hamilton management, transparency, and strategic investment in the County,” said Davis. “Our community receives an District’s mission,” said Indian Hill School District exceptional value for the excellent services we provide. Treasurer Mick Davis. “We are stewards of taxpayer While we face a future where we understand we are going money, and we take our community’s investment in our to have to address aging facilities and operational needs, ability to provide exceptional educational services to our residents can rest assured we will move forward in a ensure the intellectual development, personal growth, and way that will honor our tradition of excellence with an eye social responsibility of each student extremely seriously.” toward responsible fiscal management.”
GREENACRES FOUNDATION CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRAVES
It is not his typical work environment. students – Owen Norwell and Lena Bruscato – produced a documentary at Greenacres on a farm restoration project. During most days, Dr. Carter Randolph is helping to That documentary is now up for two awards. Greenacres, manage the 600 acres of preserved forests and creeks that so impressed with the ability of the students, wanted to make up Greenacres Farm. As the president of the show their appreciation. Greenacres Foundation, an education-based non-profit located within Indian Hill, Dr. Randolph works to preserve “Mr. Dupps has been a leader in education for many years tradition. It was a different mission Wednesday, March 6, and his dedication to students and new technology is when Dr. Randolph stepped into the high-tech Indian Hill simply amazing,” said Greenacres Foundation President Television Network (IHTN) studio to greet his former Dr. Carter Randolph. “The student video was of teacher and current executive producer of Braves Beat professional quality, and Greenacres wanted to recognize Dennis Dupps. Within a green bag decorated with the that quality by providing something that could make the Greenacres logo, Dr. Randolph personally delivered a Indian Hill Technology Department stronger. We are very special treat for students that was a long way from the happy to provide this state-of-the-art camera and look farm. forward to future video joint ventures with IHTN. We are very fortunate to have such a great relationship with Indian “The gift is a PTZ Robotic Camera and accessories for use Hill Schools, students, and teachers like Mr. Dupps.” in Braves Beat and IHTN productions,” explained Dupps as he examined the new technology. “This will allow us to “Greenacres has now created two significant opportunities utilize a camera within our Braves Beat productions for our Braves – first, the documentary storytelling, and remotely. We are extremely excited about the production now the addition of the new technology,” said Dupps. possibilities this technology creates.” “What an amazing partnership we have developed; we sincerely appreciate everything they have done for our The farm/studio partnership actually began during the students.” 2017-2018 school year when two Indian Hill High School May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 13
BRAVES DOMINATE AT DECA STATE COMPETITION By Indian Hill High School Senior Emily Singer In the end, the IHHS DECA team swept the competition with 47 top 10 finishers and 23 international qualifiers; It was an early morning departure Friday March 15, for 71 those students will compete in Orlando, Florida during the Indian Hill High School (IHHS) DECA students who International Career Development Conference April 27- boarded buses with posters, manuals, and official DECA 30. blazers. Alongside Great Oaks/IHHS marketing teachers Phil Said and Susan Schonauer, the group headed to "This is the second largest group of students in Indian Hill Columbus to compete against students from all over the High School history to qualify," said IHHS teacher Phil state in a variety of marketing events. The events ranged Said. "Indian Hill was led by State Champions Lexi from 20-page papers, to role plays, to presentations. By Magenheim, Emily Singer, and Connor Morris in Creative testing many different "real-world" marketing skills, Marketing, David Slattery and Lauren Sewell in Financial DECA allows students to take a glance into their potential Management, Corinne O'Dell and Abby Campa in future careers. Skills like working together, problem- Hospitality, Sophie Sawyers in Hotel and Lodging, and solving, planning, and analysis are key parts to success at Payton Hoffman in Quick Serve Management." the competitions. "DECA was one of my favorite weekends from senior "Teamwork was a huge part of DECA for my team," said year, and I am so excited for the opportunity to compete at IHHS sophomore, Corinne O'Dell. "We both have ICDC," said IHHS Senior Payton Hoffman. "I am really different strengths, and when we combine them we make a happy so many younger students will get to experience really strong team." this as well."
INDIAN HILL BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSES APPLICATIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Indian Hill Board of Education has officially closed June 30, 2019. Dr. Miles accepted the position of the application process in the search for the next Indian Superintendent of the Rockwood School District in St. Hill School District Superintendent of Schools. The Board Louis, Missouri. In his new role, Dr. Miles will lead one will review candidates and select finalists this month, with of the largest school systems in Missouri with interviews anticipated at the end of April. During the open approximately 20,000 students. During his seven-year and transparent process, the Board of Education has tenure at Indian Hill, the District has shown exceptional worked with executive search firm McPherson & performance within the state and nationally in academics, Jacobson, LLC to collect input from all stakeholders, arts, and athletics. Under his leadership, the District including holding public community meetings, offering an conducted a multimillion-dollar renovation of performing online survey, and meeting directly with students and staff arts and athletic facilities, articulated the Strategic Plan for members during March. All data was compiled for the Transformational Excellence (GOLD Standard), achieved Board of Education to consider. A new superintendent is an all-time District high ACT composite of 27.0 in 2018, expected to be announced in early May. was recognized this year by Niche as the sixth best public school district in the nation, and received Top Workplace recognition from Cincinnati Enquirer (2015, 2016, 2017, Stay up-to-date on the latest information about the search 2018). by going to the Indian Hill School District website 2019 Superintendent Search< http:// Additionally, the Board of Education recently initiated an www.indianhillschools.org/2019SuperintendentSearch.asp extensive, community-based facility and finance x> page. discussion regarding future needs for the school system. The work will continue on these projects and will be Background: among the important work and planning for the next The search began following the resignation announcement superintendent. by Indian Hill Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles effective May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 14
2019 OHIO ECONOMICS CHALLENGE STATE CHAMPIONS: INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL
State Champions – that is the title four Indian Hill High “Our students did all the work,” said IHHS teacher and School (IHHS) students earned during the 2019 Ohio team sponsor John Slonim. “We are all incredibly proud Economic Challenge sponsored by the University of of how they represented Indian Hill High School, and we Cincinnati and affiliated with the National Economics congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment.” Challenge. IHHS seniors Radu Dragomirescu, Ethan Shah, Cooper Pierce, and Mark Kholodenko were announced This is the second time in the past three years Braves winners of the challenge (Adam Smith Division) April 3 earned the State Champion title. These four Indian Hill after competing with students across the state by taking an High School students will now advance in the competition online test during March. The top three scores for the team and compete in the National Semi-Finals. The top eight determine the team score. finishers advance to the Nationals in New York City in May.
BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION INDIAN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT When it comes to music education, the Indian Hill School “We are extremely grateful to the NAMM Foundation for District is one of the best in the nation; so says the recognizing our community’s enduring support of music National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). The education in our schools,” said Indian Hill School District NAMM Foundation awarded Indian Hill a Best Orchestra Director Trista Emmons. “From the moment a Communities for Music Education award March 26. This child walks into our schools, our hope is that their musical is the fifth consecutive year Braves have brought home experiences create a lifelong spark of wonder, passion, and this honor, and Indian Hill was one of 623 districts in the exploration. Thank you to the Indian Hill community for country to earn this recognition this year. cultivating an environment where this is possible.”
INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR RECOGNIZED FOR HUMAN RELATIONS WORK
The Indian Hill School District congratulates Indian Hill applauded and I was so humbled and honored. As I High School (IHHS) Counselor Donita Jackson for being walked onto the stage, my family was walking across the recognized by the Ohio Association for College stage from the opposite side. I had no clue and was totally Admission Counseling (OACAC) with the M. Jeanne elated to see them.” Talley Human Relations Award. The award recognizes individuals who have given above and beyond to those in “It is completely unsurprising to anyone who has worked need. The award presentation Sunday, March 10, during with Mrs. Jackson that she received this special the OACAC Conference in Columbus was a surprise to recognition,” said Indian Hill High School Principal Jeff Jackson. Damadeo. “Mrs. Jackson – through her leadership within our building and our District – is opening the door to “I was extremely shocked and utterly surprised!” said conversations on inclusion and building strong Jackson. “As the presenter read the description of the relationships with our students and with each other. We nominee, I sat there smiling and happy for the individual. sincerely appreciate all she has done for our Brave family, The more I heard – I realized it was me. I placed my head and congratulate her on this much-deserved honor.” in my hand. When my name was announced the audience May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 15
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Village of Indian Hill 2019 Bulletin Schedule
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ONLINE BILL PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE Residents and customers can now make payments online. This service is a bill payment service for alarm monitoring, boat storage, bridle trail membership, gun club membership, extra pickups, water bills, or any other account you may have with the Village. One time payments can be made, or you can sign up for payments to be deducted from your bank account on their due date automatically. This service allows for secure electronic transfer of payments from your bank account. To sign up for this service, log on to the Village’s website at ihill.org and click on the link on the homepage. May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 18
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Don Crain: His Service and Gift to Indian Hill In November 2018, Donald L. Crain retired from his position as Village Solicitor. He was the third Solicitor of Indian Hill, following Pete Steer (1941-1973) and Ted High (1973-1998). Don was selected in 1998 as the best of ten applicants for the job. Mr. Crain, then a partner with the law firm of Frost & Jacobs, now Frost Todd, Brown, LLC brought his personal experience in several areas including Ohio municipal law, public and private sector labor and employment law, arbitrations, contract negotiations, commercial law, and litigation. He had previous proficiency representing municipalities, school districts, counties, and townships as their counsel. At his recent retirement, Don Crain stated, “During this past 20 years, it has been my greatest privilege to serve as Indian Hill’s Solicitor, as many view Indian Hill as one of the foremost communities to take up residence.” He recognized his responsibility to protect the integrity of the Village Charter of 1941 and its unique restrictive Zoning Code. He commented on “stewardship” Don Crain as one of the roles he assumed when he worked to preserve and protect the governance, spectacular architecture, and natural areas of the wonderful community. Looking back at the past, and recalling that the City Manager and Council were averse to overregulation, Mr. Crain and the Councils which he assisted kept new ordinances to a minimum. Many potential problems were resolved by personal communication with individuals. Only a few new major regulations were adopted. One was a property maintenance code, which ensured that property owners kept their lots tidy. Also fencing and wall size regulations were added to maintain the Charter’s goal of a “rural atmosphere”. Ohio and Hamilton County sewage requirements were passed for health standards. Other new laws regulated signage in the Village and prevented unwanted solicitors from appearing at residents’ homes. Council was careful not to over-legislate during Mr. Crain’s 20 years. There were major accomplishments to which this esteemed Solicitor was party. One was the 2002 creation of the now 379 acre Grand Valley Preserve in Camp Dennison. He also negotiated two labor contracts which protected the Village’s management of both its public safety employees (2006) and public works employees (2008). Additionally Mr. Crain provided oversight of the addition of over 550 acres of Village parks and Green Areas Trust lands. Inside the Village Administration Building, there is some magnificent artwork donated by former residents and past mayors. Don Crain augmented this collection with a stunning portrait in February 2019. As a graduate of Miami University, where he played basketball and baseball as a student, he has a long standing history with the institution, having served as a member and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and chair of the Development Committee of the Miami University Foundation Board. It was at Miami that Mr. Crain decided to practice law. He embodies the college’s code of “Love and Honor”. This past February, at the regular monthly Council meeting, Mr. Crain greeted Mayor Kuenning, City Manager Dina Minneci, and Council members and provided a little history about the Native American tribes who inhabited southwestern Ohio in an earlier era. One such tribe was the Miami. Don then donated a signed John Ruthven print of a majestic Miami warrior, which was his parting gift to the Mark Kuenning & Don Crain with citizens of Indian Hill. The print partially is a tribute to the name of the Village Miami Indian portrait and also honors his alma mater. Council was most appreciative of this gesture and the framed print is currently hanging in Chambers. As Solicitor, Mr. Crain was invaluable in his assistance to Council, the staff, and the City Manager for 20 years. He helped preserve the character and identity of the City of the Village of Indian Hill. As he retired, he thanked many people for fond memories. He deserves praise for his acumen, thoughtfulness, and dedication to this community for two decades. The Miami warrior print that he gifted the people of Indian Hill will always be a reminder of his loyal service. May 1, 2019—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 19
INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1848 Panorama of Cincinnati On September 24, 1848, Charles Fontayne and William S. Porter set up their camera on a rooftop in Newport, Kentucky and panned across the Ohio River capturing on eight separate daguerreotype plates a panorama of the nation's sixth largest city, Cincinnati. This photograph was so exceptional that it was displayed at the Crystal Palace in London for the first World’s Fair in 1851. This 8 panel daguerreotype is on display at the Cincinnati Public Library downtown. In 2008, these brass panels were cleaned and digitized, and a richness of details previously unseen emerged. For example, it became possible to read the time on the clock tower and know the picture was taken at 1:55 p.m.! The speaker, Chris Smith, of the Cincinnati Public Library, introduced the capacity audience to many of the interesting features captured in the prints.
Panel # 6 Cynthia & Kelly King with Howard Jinkinson Cathy Hausknecht & Barb Hauck
Doug Manzler, Paula Watters, Chris Frutkin Patrick Nesbitt, Dan & Kellie Peters Blair & Louisa Fleischmann, Jane Cox
Kenner Toys
Remember those great childhood toys - Easy Bake Oven, Spirograph, Girder and Panel building sets, and all the action figures such as Batman, Darth Vader, Superman, etc. that were mainstays of fun and imagination for children? Founded in 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio by two brothers, Phillip and Joseph Steiner, the Kenner brand created memorable favorites until 2000. It was a pioneer in the use of television advertising for the marketing of merchandise across the United States. Learn about the inspirations behind the minds that created these toys, and the fun they had in doing so! A delectable dinner will be served after the program.
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Village of Indian Hill Public Meeting Dates All meetings held in Council Chambers May 2019 June 2019
Green Areas Advisory Comm 5:30 p.m. May 1, 2019 Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. June 3, 2019 Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. May 6, 2019 Green Areas Advisory Comm 5:30 p.m. June 7, 2019 Public Works Committee 7:00 a.m. May 7, 2019 Public Safety Committee 7:30 a.m. June 6, 2019 Buildings & Grounds Committee 7:30 a.m. May 7, 2019 Law Committee 8:00 a.m. June 6, 2019 Water Works Committee 8:00 a.m. May 7, 2019 Finance Committee 7:30 a.m. June 7, 2019 Public Safety Committee 7:30 a.m. May 9, 2019 Public Works Committee 7:00 a.m. June 11, 2019 Law Committee 8:00 a.m. May 9, 2019 Buildings & Grounds Committee 7:30 a.m. June 11, 2019 Finance Committee 7:30 a.m. May 10, 2019 Water Works Committee 8:00 a.m. June 11, 2019 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. May 14, 2019 Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. June 17, 2019 Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. May 20, 2019 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. June 18, 2019