Volume XXXIII Issue 9 October 2007

Council discussed grand opening, From the Board: It has come to our attention that there is some confusion candidates and more in October concerning advertising policy in the Village Views. Our policy is as follows: All non-profit organizations will get By Susan House the police building and additional and sworn in as an Auxiliary Police one free ad per year. Repeat ads for non-profits will be charged The greatly anticipated Emer- work on the community house. Officer. He is a graduate of the at one half of the regular rate. Submissions, which the main pur- gency Services building “Open Councilman Howe made a Clermont County Police Academy pose of is to raise funds, are considered ads. Businesses are House” was held on September 22 point of mentioning that Porst was and has experience as a police of- charged at the full advertising rate. following the Second Annual Ter- a key player in the organization of ficer. He expressed his appreciation Our ad rates, by current standards, are quite low, and we will race Park Motor Classic held on the financing for the building project, at being able to join the department do our best to keep them so. Rates run $6 per column inch. We the green. The car show was or- and that he had spent countless in the Terrace Park community. have not raised our advertising rates in 10 years. Village Views ganized by Sean Barton and crew, hours overseeing the budget de- Candidates for council relies on ad revenue and donations to pay for publishing costs. and was a fund raiser for the fire mands of the venture. The council Jeff Krueger, who is a candidate We are not funded by the Village of Terrace Park. We are a non- and Emergency Medical Services and the mayor added thanks to running for council in the upcoming profit endeavor staffed by volunteers. Keeping the paper afloat (EMS) Departments. EMS Chief Porst for his work. Larry Williams, election, attended the council meet- requires a great time commitment and steady revenue. Thank you Connie Wilson reported that atten- the Chief Fiscal Officer was also ing. Krueger introduced himself, and for all of your past and present support, without which we would dance at the open house was ap- singled out for his diligence in mak- stayed to observe the operation of not be able to continue. proximately 250 people. ing sure that all contract payments the Village Administration. Krueger Please call the Business Manager, Gerri Kennedy, with any Chief Wilson, on behalf of her- to sub-contractors and vendors grew up in Terrace Park and works questions about advertising in the paper. Her number is: 831-2388. self, Fire Chief Jeff Carle and their were accurate and consistent. in his family’s business, Krueger We are always looking for new advertisers! It’s a great way to reach dedicated crews, expressed genu- Porst, once again, took the oppor- Nationwide Insurance. He was Village residents, as the paper is delivered to every household in ine gratitude for the new fire and tunity to thank all Terrace Park resi- thanked for “stepping up” to run for the Park. EMS facility. She extended thanks dents for agreeing to fund this im- this position. The Mayor said that Lee to the mayor, council and the Terrace portant construction. Cole has also agreed to run for a Thank you, Park community for this wonderful Pancake Supper council position. Seats will be va- Suanne Luhn, Linda Swensson, Cyndy Finnigan, Gerri Kennedy. new work space. Councilman Jeff The 48th Annual “Pancake Sup- cated by Koreman and Jack Brown. Koreman was singled out by Wilson, per” is set for Sunday, November 4 Glassmeyer retires now has additional resources that residences that leaf collection will other councilmen and the mayor for at the Terrace Park Elementary caf- Mayor Gohman reminded ev- will contribute to the development begin October 15, and will continue his dedication to the building project eteria. This is one of the fund rais- eryone that Francine Glassmeyer of comprehensive and informative through November 30. Everyone is and the rehabilitation of the commu- ers for our volunteer fire and EMS will officially retire on October 31, literature for parents and children urgently requested to make certain nity house. John Maggard was departments. 2007. A “get together” will be held alike regarding the dangers that can that the leaf piles put out for pick-up thanked for his assistance in orga- New fire fighters and police of- on that day at the Community build- be present on the internet. He feels contain only leaves. If sticks are nizing requirements for the new fa- ficer sworn in ing in appreciation of the many that this will be pertinent and use- buried within the leaf pile, serious cility. Chief Wilson also thanked all After an introduction by Coun- years of service that Glassmeyer ful information and is committed to damage can occur to the truck and squad volunteers for their help. cilman Howe, council members has dedicated to the Village. accomplishing this task. equipment used. This machinery is Maggard was also recognized for the gave consent to appointment new Internet safety Leaf pick-up expensive and when damaged is ex- demonstrations that he offered dur- fire fighters, Donald Snider and Chief of Police Jerry Hayhow Acting as the Village Street pensive to repair. If the equipment is ing the grand opening. Kevin Dunn. Snider, who was in at- and Sergeant Tim Chin attended Commissioner, Hayhow reminded not running, no leaves are picked up. Councilman Mark Porst reported tendance, was sworn in by Mayor the Attorney General’s Conference that the “close out construction meet- Gohman. He informed Council that on Law Enforcement. Investigative ing” has been held. Porst reported he is a level two fire fighter, and has techniques and defense tactics that the slated cost of the project had 6-and-one-half years of experience were among the seminars they at- actually come in at $61,000 under in Clermont County as a member tended. Of special importance was budget. He said that these funds will of the fire and EMS departments. the coverage of “Internet Use for ultimately allow for needed repairs to Brian Bauer was appointed Children.” The Chief feels that he Terrace Park teacher inducted into college Hall of Fame

Warrior Royalty Mariemont High School seniors Laura Murray and Jake Glaser were Mr. Maness with his first grade class at the assembly Kevin Maness crowned Homecoming queen and king at halftime of the football game October 5. Laura is the daughter of Joe and Patty Murray of Fairfax. Kevin Maness, a first grade College men’s swim team all four Maness has taught first grade Jake is the son of Dennis and Joy Glaser of Terrace Park. Other Terrace teacher at Terrace Park Elementary, years that he competed. He was at Terrace Park Elementary since Parkers on homecoming court were seniors Joey Mileham and Chris will be inducted into the William H. OAC Swimmer of the year in 1991 2001 and has been the Head Var- Porst, and freshman, Keeky Jackson. Hollinger Hall of Fame at Hiram Col- and seven time OAC Champion in sity Swimming Coach at Mariemont lege on October 6. Maness earned the 200 and 400 Individual Medleys High School (his alma mater) for the this recognition through his four and the 200 Backstroke during 1990 past thirteen years. Pancake Supper years of accomplishments as a var- Ð 1993. He was captain of the Terri- The Terrace Park Elementary Take a night off and let someone else do the sity swimmer for the Hiram Terriers. ers swim team for two years and staff and students celebrated Mr. cooking at the 48th Annual Pancake Supper Maness was MVP for the Hiram achieved five varsity records. Maness’ achievement with a sur- Sunday, November 4 prise all-school assembly, complete with the singing of the Hiram Terri- 4:30 p.m. Ð 7:30 p.m. ers Fight Song. TPE cafeteria Don’t miss this annual community event! Curbside leaf collection will began October 15 and continues through the end of November. Please do not put anything other than leaves in the collection piles because the leaf collecting equipment can be easily damaged by hard debris such as sticks, rocks, etc. VV Deadline changes There will be no stick collection at this time. Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6 Because of the holidays the November and A quick safety reminder: to help protect the children of our vil- December deadlines have been moved ahead. The Time: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. lage, please do not drive through leaves on the curb. Also, please deadline for the November issue is Nov. 2 discourage children from playing in leaf piles along the street. Place: Community Building The deadline for the December issue is Nov. 30. Letters to the Editor Village Views welcomes reader To the editor, mail. Signed letters to the edi- When I was asked to be part of the Mariemont School District’s Levy tor must be received by 9 p.m. th campaign for the upcoming election on November 6 , I gladly said yes. on Friday, November 2. Please My husband Paul and I moved to the district 23 years ago. We did not yet limit length to 350 words. Let- have children in the school system but we knew the schools were excel- ters over 350 words will be pub- lent and we loved the community. We now have two children in the high lished as submitted subject to school. Our neighbors and friends throughout this district are of all stages space availability. All signed let- in life, those with school-aged children, empty nesters, new and soon-to- ters will be printed as submit- be parents, business people, and dedicated citizens such as my daytime ted; however, minor editing for next-door neighbor Police Chief Jerry Hayhow. I would like to offer a few grammatical and typographical words to all of those friends and neighbors. errors may be necessary. Con- To the newest members of the community, welcome! With many tent will not be edited. Any neighborhoods to choose from, we are glad you picked this district. There questions should be directed to is much to enjoy and get involved in. the editor. See below. To the next generation of school parents, you have much to look forward to. It will go fast and be incredibly rewarding. Strap yourself in for a great ride. To the active parents who are currently involved and engaged in the schools, keep it up, you are the glue. Who to contact: To those of you who have been here many years and may no longer Managing Editor: be “direct users,” we especially thank you for being a part of this terrific Chandi Findley @ 576-0595 community and contributing to a quality of life that we all value so much. address: 427 Terrace Place You have set the bar high. T.P. 45174 And finally, to the teachers, staff and volunteers whose dedication to Business Manager / our children’s education in the Mariemont School District has consis- Advertisements: tently put this district in the highest regard, we are grateful and honored Gerri Kennedy @ 831-2388 to have you. Your contributions to the children as well as this community Distribution Coordinator / are innumerable. Extra copies Experienced Pet Sitter School funding is a difficult and confusing issue in the state of Ohio. Leslie Jones @ 831-2643 I’ll take care of your special pet while you are away! But what has not been difficult or confusing for me, is choosing to live in Calendar: Call Mac Nelson (age 10) a community that embraces all ages, starting from the very young to the Hester Sullivan @ 576-9959 most mature. @ 831-3232. th Layout: Amy Dillman Please vote YES for Mariemont Schools on November 6 . Sports Editor: Lon Stirsman Thank you, Reporters: Bren Fries, Robin Pendery Sherry Holcomb, Susan 430 Elm Avenue House Co-chair, Residents for Continued Excellence Proofreader: Betsy Porst Photographers: Ellie Pohlman Dear Community, Typist: Leslie Jones The Terrace Park Lifesquad and Fire Department volunteers would like to thank our community for their incredible support at the Car Show Where to send: and Grand Opening of the new station. We think everyone will agree, Village Views P. O . Box 212 the Car Show was a huge success. Thanks to the group of hardworking Terrace Park, OH 45174 car enthusiasts who organized this event; Bill Hayes, Steve Schooler, If possible the staff prefers to Dan Neal, Sean Barton, John Albrecht, Jeff Gibson, David Lewis and receive contributions by e- Stock Keffer. Their donation from the raffle will offset expenses for the furnishings of our new station. We sincerely appreciate their involve- mail. To e-mail, please call ment and commitment to our departments. Chandi Findley at 576-0595. Our 48th Annual Pancake Supper is just around the corner. Mark Please submit articles as your calendars.....no tickets will be sold door-to-door and remember we’ve Microsoft WORD or .jpg For- changed the day to Sunday! Please mat. Please put your name join us for pancakes served by your and date on submitted disks. local EMTs and Fire Fighters on Photographs will not be re- Sunday November 4th from 4:30- turned. The deadline is Fri- 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Park El- day, November 2 at 9 p.m. ementary School cafeteria. If you have questions, please call Sue Keffer, 248-8776 or email her at [email protected]. Advertisements for Village We thank you again for your Views may be placed in a va- support of our Departments and riety of sizes. A business card look forward to seeing you on size (2x4) is only $24 per November 4th for the Pancake month. A classified ad is $5 to Supper. Village residents only. Pay- ment must accompany ad. Your Terrace Park EMT’s and Fire Call Business Manager Gerri Fighters Photo: Ellie Polhman Kennedy @ 831-2388 for aditional rates. Village Views welcomes your business.

November deadline : Thed November deadline for Vil- lage Views is November 2nd. All camera-ready ads and ar- ticles must be submitted by 9 p.m. All advertisements go to Gerri Kennedy at 152 Wrenwood. All articles go to Chandi Findley 427 Terrace Place or call 576-0595 to e- mail an article. Photo: Lynn Siegfried From bandages for the kids (pictured top) to ice cream for everyone (even some very hot TP volunteer firefighters) the grandopening of Village Views welcomes read- the new Emergency Services Building was a “grand” event. ers to submit their ideas for articles: promotions, awards, school activities, engage- ments, weddings, births... things you think people would like to know and read about.

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- 2- Village Calendar 2007 OCTOBER 26 PUMPKIN FEST 5:30 p.m. Ð 8:30 p.m. at TPE. 6Election Day Come enjoy games, haunted house and all the fes- tivities! 12 AARP Luncheon, noon. For reservations, call 26 Early Dismissal (all Mariemont Schools) Vera Hodges at 831-7919. The program will be all about Identity Theft. Also, election of officers and wine & cheese party discussion. 31 HALLOWEEN— 31 TPE parade at 2 p.m. 13 TP Village Council, 7:30 p.m., Community 31 Trick or Treating in Terrace Park—listen for Building siren at 6 p.m. to start and siren at 8 p.m. to end. 13 TPE PTO Mtg 9:30 a.m. 13 Village Views collated & delivered to post office NOVEMBER 13-15 TPE Book Fair AP Scholars from the Class of 2008 - Left to right - Back row: Brian 2 MHS PTO Mtg 8:45 a.m. Kranitzky, Brian Baird, Chris Porst, Max Long, Whitney Taylor, Ben 15-17 MHS Fall Play The Crucible 7:30 p.m. MHS Gerberick; Third row: Laura Murray, Chelsea Thomas, Kendall Flynn, 3Terrace Park Lacrosse Sign ups 9 a.m. Ð Auditorium Elizabeth Gore, Caitlin Peterkin, Erica Franke; Second row: Andrew noon Terrace Park Elementary Kupferle, Blair Sackett, Elise Kubicki, Marcia Allen, Natalie Helmrich, 20 Mariemont BOE Mtg at MJHS 7 p.m. Public Mackenzie Fields, Chelsea Ferguson; Front row: James Foran, 4 Pancake Supper - 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. TPE Welcome Langston Vanderheide, Rachel Haddix, Drew Troller and Amir Rezyat cafeteria 21 Ð 23 No School 5 Mariemont Schools early dismissal Mariemont High School 22 Thanksgiving 6Terrace Park Garden Club, Noon, St. Tho- sets record for AP Scholar mas Parish Hall. Come learn about Seasonal Cen- 28 MJHS PTO Mtg 9a.m. terpieces and Amaryllis with Amy Nisonger. Call Awards Blair Sackett, Jeffrey Schubert, Jill Kelly, 965-0819 for more information. 30 MHS Holiday Fair 5 Ð 8 p.m. Julia Smith, Mary Spooner, 30 Leaf Collection Ends Mariemont High School stu- Langston Vonderheide, Stephen dents from the Classes of 2007 and Walker, and Katherine Warren. Please call Hester Sullivan @ 576-9959 or email [email protected] 2008 have set the record for the larg- “AP Scholars with Honor” from with calendar information est number of AP Scholars in the his- the Classes of 2007 and 2008 are: tory of Mariemont High School. Marcia Allen, Andrew Cunningham, Forty-three students at Mariemont Matthew Finn, Leslie Foard, Erica TPHS founders continue commitment High School have earned the desig- Franke, Andrew Kupferle, and The Terrace Park Historical So- nation of AP Scholar by the College Meredith Shell. These students re- ciety (TPHS) has welcomed Kay Board in recognition of their excep- ceived an average grade of at least Pope back to the board and con- tional achievement on the college- 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and ferred emeritus board member sta- level Advanced Placement Program grades of 3 or higher on four or tus on Helen Barnett. Exams. The College Board recog- more of these exams. In addition to serving on the nizes several levels of achievement “AP Scholars” are those stu- board, Kay is a regular worker in based on student’s performance on dents who received grades of 3 or the historical society’s office. the exams. higher on three or more AP Exams. Archive administrator, business Brendan Ayer (2007) was Scholars are: Brian Baird, Nicholas manager and resident computer named a “National AP Scholar” by Croswell, Allison Dilbone, Chelsea expert are some of the hats she earning an average grade of at least Ferguson, Mackenzie Fields, wears on the job, in addition to 4 on all AP Exams taken, and Kendall Flynn, James Foran, Walter answering the phone and re- grades of 4 or higher on eight or Gerberick, Elizabeth Gore, Rachel sponding to e-mails. Kay helped more of the exams. Haddix, Natalie Helmrich, Brian found the historical society in Fifteen students qualified for Kranitzky, Elise Kubicki, Max Long, Kay Pope Helen Barnett 2001 and was its first secretary. “AP Scholar with Distinction” by Laura Murray, Blythe Pardue, Caitlin She is also credited with naming Steigerwald family, which made School classmate, and 10 years earning an average grade of at Peterkin, Christopher Porst, Amir the organization’s newsletter their home at 800 Princeton Av- later returned to the community least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, Rezayat, Whitney Taylor, Chelsea “The Tracker.” enue. She graduated Ithaca Col- when they purchased their current and grades of 3 or higher on five Thomas, and Andrew Troller. Kay first moved to Terrace lege. In 1968 she married Mike home at 3 Circus Place. The Popes or more of these exams. The Students took AP exams in Park in 1960 as a member of the Pope, who was a Mariemont High have two daughters - Cindy, a pro- Mariemont High School AP Schol- May 2007 after completing chal- fessor at Central Connecticut State ars with Distinction from the lenging college-level courses at the University, and Leslie Willett, a di- Classes of 2007 and 2008 are: high school. Most of the nation’s etician who is raising two daugh- Brendan Ayer, Todd Beeby, Avery colleges and universities award ters in Indianapolis with her hus- Braun, Katherine Donovan, Chris credit, advanced placement, or both band, Jason. Greathouse, Thomas Kauffmann, based on successful performance Helen Barnett is also a found- Allison Kehoe, Chelsea Koglmeier, on the AP exams. ing board member of TPHS. She was born in Terrace Park in 1916 and has lived at 215 Oxford Avenue ever since, with the exception of a stint with the U.S. State Department in the Dominican Republic during World War II. ”Terrace Park is the only place I have ever voted,” she said, adding that family ties to Terrace Park go back to 1886 when her grandpar- ents, Louis and Ida Breiling, moved here as newlyweds.

- 3 - Neighbor to Neighbor Terrace Park enjoys annual October PTO events Eyeball Oreos, disappearing ink, bat whistles, skeleton claws and the ever-popular popcorn hands were among the goodies to be purchased at Terrace Park Elementary’s Annual PTO Bootique. This year it took place on October 4 and offered students and their Vonderheide named Na- families gobs of ghoulish delights The Scholastic Book Fair Blizzard is blowing its way to Terrace Park and fun. tional Merit Semifinalist Elementary Ð thanks to PTO Chairs Jody Kauffman, Michelle Cul- The Bootique is the official Mariemont High School class ver, their army of parent volunteers and TPE librarians Diane Gunter kick off to the PTO’s largest of 2008 member and Terrace Park and Sandy Wittman-Shell. The book fair will be open for business at fundraiser of the year, Pumpkin resident Langston Vonderheide has the elementary on November 13 from 3:30 p.m. Ð 8 p.m. and Novem- Festival 2007, which will haunt TPE rd qualified as Semifinalist in the 53 ber 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.. Here’s your chance to bundle up on Friday, October 26 from 5:30 annual National Merit Scholarship with some good books this year! p.m. to 8:30 pm in the elementary Program. The competition is based school. A haunted house, games Armed with her Bootique treats, on scores on the 2007 Preliminary galore, the Pumpkin Patch café Terrace Park fourth grader, SAT/National Merit Scholarship and more will await the little ghouls Madeline Falknor was a happy Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). and goblins. customer. His achievement on the PSAT placed him in approximately the top one percent of all those who took St. Thomas celebrates the exam. Vonderheide will now compete Christmas with new art for Finalist status. About 90% of Semifinalists advance to that level The criteria will include an outstand- event ing academic record, SAT scores The tree may not be trimmed which confirm their earlier perfor- but St. Thomas Episcopal Church mance and their school’s endorse- will have decked its halls for its ment. Half of the students named Christmas Traditions Art Show and as finalists will receive one of the Sale, November 3, 2007, 10 a.m. 8,200 National Merit scholarships to 4 p.m. worth a total of $34 million. Holiday shopping starts early in Terrace Park, with many beauti- ful and unusual gifts produced by designers and artists from Ohio and Michigan. Find one-of-a-kind hand-painted tree decorations, Father Thomas Wray blesses a dog for the Feast of St. Francis of original artwork, jewelry, textiles Assisi. The Blessing of the Creatures, conducted by St. Thomas and pottery that can only be found Episcopal Church, was Thursday, October 4, at the Terrace Park Vil- at this unique juried show. vember 2 during Ladies Night. Tick- lage Green. Terrace Park artists featured ets are $40 and include appetizers, in the show are Erin Rosson (hand- wine, a holiday fashion show by painted ceramics), Elaine Fening Twist (owned by Terrace Park resi- (hand-painted furniture and acces- dents Deborah Barton and sories), Candace Fries (jewelry), Candace Fries) and silent auction Rosell Shundich (watercolor), and raffle with items donated by the Elizabeth Olson (jewelry), Peggy artists. To reserve tickets, send $40 Reynolds (watercolor), Patricia payable to St. Thomas to Elaine Lopez and Anne-Stuart Kirkhorn Fening, 615 Miami Ave., Terrace (personalized stationary and ac- Park, OH 45174 by October 31. Troller named National cessories) and Stacy Sloan Admission to the Art show is Merit Commended student (children’s apparel). free. All proceeds benefit the pro- A special opportunity to pre- grams and mission work of St. Tho- Based upon his achievement view the show will be Friday, No- mas Church. on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), Mariemont High School student and Terrace Park resident Drew Troller received a Letter of Commendation. His score placed him in the top five percent of all juniors who took the national exam last year.

- 4 - Police report Terrace Park Historical Society Tracking our past and present for the future A resident on Lexington Av- Remains of a dog killed on By Carol C. Cole enue reported the apparent theft of Wooster Pike were found. The ani- How many of two Adirondack chairs from the front mal had no identification tags so the you watched Ken lawn. The incident occurred during officer requested that the State of Burns’ documen- the night. Ohio dispose of the body. tary entitled The Two Razor scooters were re- The Terrace Park Police De- War? That of ported stolen from the log cabin partment is responsible for that part course was World area during the bonfire. of Wooster Pike within village cor- War II in which ev- Police received a complaint poration signs. They perform traf- eryone living in from a resident concerning the fic stops primarily for traffic viola- the United States burning of trash in a nearby back tions but often find apprehended at that time was yard. When the officer responded drivers to be under warrant in other very much in- no one answered the door at the site areas or to be in violation of drug volved. A ration- reported. Police called and left a laws, etc. Police activity on the pike ing program using message asking the owner to call enhances the quality of security all Ration Stamp the station. residents enjoy. Books was set up by the govern- g ment to try to let e f h i j k l m n every person and After WWII, 144 residents who served in the armed forces were listed on the Ter- family get its race Park Honor Roll. Tutor share of products d Reading, handwriting, spelling o made scarce by war production. Robert B. Corey, Richard W. Booze, den Club on either side of the Honor These included many food items, Allen H. Lloyd and Richard Roll. “They were donated by the I am a trained Orton-Gillingham tutor. This method is a p women’s stockings, cigarettes and Isphording, Jr., are members of the War Department, through the Chief c multisensory approach to learning. It is simultaneously visual gasoline. The back cover of the Executive Committee. of Ordnance, and were delivered (what we see), auditory (what we hear) and kinesthetic-tactile books read, “If you don’t need it Headquarters of the Post are in from the Erie Ordnance Depot, b (what we feel) to enhance pathways in learning to read and spell. don’t buy it.” Very few houses were the Terrace Park Community House. LaCarne, O. These guns were used Please call Amy Dillman @ 831-8271 for more information. q built due to the difficulty of getting Regular meetings are held on the in the Battle of the Bulge in great materials. Almost everyone had a third Thursday of each month. numbers and with telling effect.” a z y x w v u t s r “Victory Garden.” Many families The majority of the 60 charter Unfortunately the Post, estab- housed European children lucky members of the Post were personal lished in 1947, by 1962 had only 27 enough to have been sent over here friends of Lt. Francis George members and so their Charter was for safekeeping. Everyone was very Baldwin, an AAF bomber pilot and revoked, January 26, 1963. At one much aware everyday of the war a casualty of World War II, after time this Post sponsored the Ter- going on even if no one in his or her whom the Post is named. The mem- race Park Boy Scouts, later taken immediate family was in the service. bership in general resides in Terrace over by St. Thomas Church. Thus World War II had a tremen- Park and Indian Hill; however, a few The only remainders from dous impact on all those who lived of the members, who knew Lt. American Legion Post No. 673 are through it. Baldwin personally, are residents of the two guns by the flagpole on the After the war the Terrace Park Mariemont and Cincinnati Ohio. Green. However one other organi- and area men and women who had Lt. Baldwin was a resident of zation that grew out of involvement served in the Armed Forces were Terrace Park (219 Oxford Avenue) in the two World Wars is still active honored by having their names on before he entered service as an Air in our area. AFS was originally the the Terrace Park Honor Roll, de- Cadet in January, 1943. He was ambulance drivers of the American signed by Carl Lindell, which was killed on Dec. 9, 1944, at the age of Field Service. Ken Burns told of a erected on the corner of the Village 24, near Oliveta Citra, southern Princeton University soccer star Green near the intersection of Elm Italy, when a plane in which he was who was ineligible for military ser- and Amherst Avenues. There were a passenger, crashed into a moun- vice due to an eye injury. He served 144 names that you can read above, tain during a heavy storm. Shortly in both Africa and Italy as an ambu- many of which are still familiar. before his death he had been in- lance driver. In 1947 after World In 1946 a group of those vet- formed of the birth, in Cincinnati, War II, it was decided to start a stu- erans decided that Terrace Park Ohio, of his only child, Francis dent exchange program, first bring- should have its own American Le- George Baldwin III. While in ser- ing German teenagers here, to get gion Post. From a newspaper ar- vice, Lt. Baldwin participated in 30 to know them as people, rather than ticle of the time one reads, “John R. missions over European combat as our enemies. Gehrig, Cincinnati attorney and a targets as a pilot in the 719th resident of Terrace Park, who Bomber Squadron. He was served in World War II as Com- awarded both the Air Medal with mander of a Navy Sea Bee Battal- Oak Leaf Cluster and the Distin- Baby-Sitter ion in the Pacific, has been elected guished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf the first Commander of the Francis Cluster.” His brother was one of the & George Baldwin Post No. 673. charter members of the Post. Other officers are John M. After the Post was established, Pet Sitter West, Vice Commander; Robert A. Commander John R. Gehrig and Need your children, dog or Van Frank, Adjutant; Simon N. Allen H. Lloyd, Post Memorial Com- cats cared for? Ross, Finance Officer; William L. mittee Chairman, were largely re- Call Isabel Lewis (TP 7th Sommer, Sergeant-at-Arms; sponsible for obtaining the “two 57- Sprague Mullikin, Historian and millimeter anti-tank guns” originally grade) @ 831-5917. Theodore A. Gatchell, Chaplain. installed by Council and the Gar-

- 5 - Artlines 2789: Local historian Gary Knepp spoke on the topic “Grant - A Re-evaluation,” offering a fresh perspective on the life and times of U.S. Grant. TPHS fall program well

researched and documented infor- attended mation that presented the much- The Terrace Park Historical maligned Clermont County native in Society’s fall program on U.S. Grant’s a favorable light. Knepp used the oc- achievements as a Civil War general casion to offer advance-purchase of and president of the United States his fourth book, “Freedom’s attracted a large audience to the Struggle” about Clermont County community center Sunday, Sept. 30. and the Underground Railroad. Gary Knepp, a historian, author The society’s next public pro- and attorney, titled his talk “Grant - gram will be Feb. 24 and will feature A Re-evaluation,” and offered well- John Cimarosti on “Lewis & Clark.” What’s happening at the Mariemont Branch Library Set a monthly date with a good November, 2007 6:30 p.m. Call to register, 369-4467. book and great conversation by join- Do you have a hesitant or un- ing our adult book club. If you are Around the World with Dora certain reader? Certified therapy new to the community, here is an Family Night at Mariemont Branch dogs continue to visit each month opportunity to connect with your is Friday, November 9, 6:30 to 8 and children ages 6 to 12 may sign neighbors and meet some new p.m. Stop in for fun crafts and en- up to read aloud in our Tales to friends. We meet on the fourth tertainment with the Mariemont li- Tails program on Saturday, No- Thursday of the month at 6:45 p.m. brary staff. And Teens, if you need vember 17 starting from 10:30 to at the library. To get in the holiday service hours or just want to have 11:30 a.m. Call the branch to sign mood, we are reading A Christmas fun, we could use your help to up for a fifteen-minute time slot Carol by Charles Dickens. Copies make Dora’s Night a success. Call during this hour. will be available at the branch. the branch if you are interested. If you are looking for enriching The Mariemont Branch Library, 369-4467. opportunities for your small children, is located at 3810 Pocahontas Ave. Monday, November 12, food stop in for one of our story hours on (369-4467) and is open Monday, and entertainment maven Jean Wednesdays. Toddler story times are Tuesday and Thursday, Noon to 8 Strasser presents Holiday Enter- at 10:15 a.m. Preschool stories are p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Satur- taining with fast, easy recipes, ideas presented at 10:45 a.m. day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and more to make your end of year festivities easy and stress free.

Mariemont High School presents The Crucible Nov. 15, 16 & 17 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call Jennifer Degerberg @561-1314

- 6 - Order gift certificates online and benefit TPE

Have you ever realized at the last Showcase Cinemas, Speedway Gas information from you. possible minute that you have forgot- and Amazon.com. If you don’t feel comfortable or- ten to buy a birthday gift? Wouldn’t What do you need to do to par- dering on the website, paper order it be nice to go to one place online ticipate? The best way is to sign up forms will be available on the PTO for ALL of the gift cards or certificates as a member at the Great Lakes bulletin board right by the school that you need for the holidays, and Scrip Center website. Follow these office, at 820 Floral Ave., or call NOT have to pay for shipping? Well, instructions: Dawn and she will get one to you. Terrace Park Elementary’s PTO may 1) Go to www.shopwithscrips.com 1) Your order won’t go through on be able to make your life a little 2) In the orange box with the title the website until Fridays at 1p.m., and easier, especially during the busy MEMBERS LOGIN, click on “not a your cards will be delivered to your holiday season. member.” door by the next Friday at 5 p.m. Terrace Park PTO has 3) Fill out the family registration The other exciting part of this partnered with the Great Lakes form, and review and accept the program is that the PTO is starting Scrip Center, whose website offers terms of use. a pilot program where we will be approximately 500 retailer’s gift 4) When asked for an enrollment keeping some gift cards on hand for cards. When you order a gift card code, enter the following: last minute gifts including, itunes, through this program, you pay the 36B86DLF2187 Amazon.com, Borders and more.. same price as you would if you went Once you are registered, you To get a last minute card call into the store (but you save the drive can go to the website anytime to Dawn at 965-0281 to arrange a pick time). The Great Lakes organiza- place an order. After you have up or drop off within 48 hours. tion offers the cards to the PTO at placed an order, you need to print Here are some ways this pro- a reduced price. So, you pay no out the confirmation page and write gram has been used in the past: more money, but the school makes a check payable to TPPTO. You can 1) People have ordered cards ev- a profit of between 2-25% per card. drop off the form and the check to ery week from Walgreens and CVS Some popular retailers that par- the elementary school office, drop to pay for monthly prescriptions. ticipate in the program include: them off at 820 Floral Ave., or call 2) Families that have been plan- Macy’s, The Gap, J. Crew, Home Dawn Burke at 965-0281 and ning Disney vacations have ordered Depot, ITunes, Starbucks, Chipolte, someone will come and pick up the Disney cards of up to $1000 to pay for their vacation. 3) Families who are doing major do it yourself projects have bought Motor Classics Lowe’s or Home Depot cards as This year’s Terrace Park Motor Classic, held on September needed. 22nd on the Village Green, featured more than 75 cars, boats, trucks 4) People who run a small business and motorcycles. have used this program to buy their The quality and va- office supplies at Office Depot and riety of vehicles Staples. and beautiful fall 5) Business travelers that travel weather helped consistently have prebought cards draw an enthusi- to the hotels that they always stay astic crowd, and in, such as Marriotts or Sheridans, the event raised as well as for their rental car needs. about $7,500 for In closing, we hope that you Terrace Park Vol- can see that this program makes it unteer Emergency extremely easy to buy cards for Services. places that you already frequent. Photo: Ellie Polhman Why not let the school make some money from the money that you al- ready plan to spend? All it takes is a little advanced planning, and our school can reap the benefits for years to come.

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- 7 - Terrace Park Sports Mariemont Lady Warriors serve up Volley for the Cure event

On Thursday, September 20, raffles, sold pink ribbons and ac- the Mariemont High School gym cepted donations to benefit the stands were “packed with pink” to Komen foundation. cheer on the Lady Warriors Volley- The pep band, cheerleaders ball team and to raise money for the and volleyball serving contests Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer (complete with prizes) added to the Foundation. Volley for the Cure vol- spirit of the evening. In all, the event leyball matches are being held in raised roughly $500 to support schools across the state in support breast cancer research efforts. of this foundation. The Lady Warriors’ event, Photos : (l to r) Back Row: Emily spearheaded by assistant varsity Taylor, Erica Franke, Haley Weber, coach Kristen Hawley, was a great Whitney Taylor, Courtney Parish success. The Mariemont players, and Rachel Haddix. Front Row: along with their Finneytown oppo- Caitlin Peterkin, Olivia Holmes, nents, all wore Volley for a Cure pink Claire Cascella and Kelsey tee shirts in place of their regular Greathouse (not pictured Lind- uniforms. The shirts were sold say Scott) helped pack the throughout the week at Mariemont Mariemont stands for Volley for High School. The Warriors also held the Cure ’07. Terrace Park Recreation Committee turns over four positions - two positions still open missioner), Phillip Maloney (Base- ball Commissioner) and John www.TPRC.net Wirthlin (Basketball Commis- The Terrace Park Recreation Celia McNeil Ð 2 years as Summer TPRC fundraisers that take place sioner). Please contact Committee (TPRC) was founded in Fun Commissioner the same weekend, have separate If you are interested in either Lon Stirsman if you have 1968 and relies completely on the coordinators and require minimal in- These six people generously of the two open positions, please an idea for a sports re- volunteerism and generosity of Ter- volunteered their skills and time to volvement by the Labor Day com- contact Tricia DiMichele at race Parkers to organize, supervise deliver the TPRC mission to “orga- missioner. For more details on this [email protected] or 965-9798 lated article. and fund the youth recreational nize and supervise recreational ac- role, contact Walt Dewees at 513- or talk to any member of the TPRC. sports programs in Terrace Park. tivities and to provide facilities for 831-3248. This past month, the commit- such recreational activities for the The second opening is for the tee said goodbye to six very dedi- residents of Terrace Park”, and left Summer Fun Commissioner role. Correction and update cated volunteers - officers and com- some big shoes to fill. For four of Summer Fun is not a fund-raising In the previous Terrace Park next year’s season. We will pro- missioners whose terms came to an the positions, TPRC already has vol- activity, but rather a service the swim team article, several chil- vide registration information as we end. In many cases they had served unteers stepping into those shoes: TPRC has provided Terrace Park dren who won awards were inad- receive it. not just one, but two and even three Tricia DiMichele Ð President kids for many years. This role en- vertently left off the list. Below Last day of school (Mariemont terms on the committee. Those Tiger Nelson Ð Soccer Com- tails setting up two consecutive are additional award winners. district): Friday, May 31 leaving the TPRC were: missioner summer weeks of afternoon activi- Congratulations! 1st day of practice @ Rick Mileham Ð 3 years as Shannon Reber Ð Secretary ties and field trips for Terrace Park Coaches award winners: TPSC: Monday, June 3 president, 8 years in total Scott Bucher Ð Treasurer kids and getting volunteers to help Cora Dupre, Sean Reber, Sadie Dual meets: Thursday, June 12; Jeff Jackson Ð 4 years as Soc- Two positions remain open. make this happen. For more de- DeCamp, Ben Phelan, Jacob Monday, June 16 and Thursday, cer Commissioner, 8 years in total The first is Labor Day Commis- tails on this position, contact Celia Maloney and Kieran Phelan June 19; Thursday, June 26; Thurs- Shannon DeCamp Ð 5 years sioner. This role entails coordinat- McNeil at [email protected]. Most improved award win- day, July 3 as Secretary ing primarily the Festivities on the Remaining on the TPRC are ners: Kate Overbey, Matthew Dive championship Meet (at Walt Dewees Ð 3 Years as La- Green (Games, Rides, Food and Sy Swart (Fields Commissioner), Maloney Terrace Park): Monday, July 7 OR bor Day Commissioner Volunteers) which take place on Steve Peterson (Lacrosse Commis- Also, for your advanced plan- Tuesday, July 8 (to be confirmed Dana Rolander Ð 2 1/2 years Labor Day itself. The Garage Sale sioner), Joe Buechel (Softball Com- ning, below is the schedule for shortly) as Treasurer and Bulldog 5K Run, two other Swim Championship Meet (at Normandy): Wednesday, July 9 AND Thursday, July 10 The 2007 Division II Boys Award Night: Friday, July 11 Lacrosse State Champions: the Mariemont Warriors JAMES R. BELL At halftime of the Sept. 14 rior 2007 Varsity Boys Lacrosse Attorney At Law Mariemont-Finneytown football team received their state champi- game at Mariemont High School’s onship rings. Kusel Stadium, the Mariemont War- 271-6554

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