INDIAN HILL VILLAGE BULLETIN

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL, OHIO All Village Bulletins available on our website www.ihill.org

November 4, 2020 Number #9

COUNCIL ACTIONS PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2020 ACTIONS

• Passed Resolution - Recognizing the City of The Village of Indian Hill • The October 20th Planning (“Indian Hill”) Public Safety Personnel as Substantially Dedicated to Commission Meeting has been Mitigating or Responding to the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and cancelled due to a lack of agenda Authorizing the Expenditure of Cares Act Funds to Cover the Costs of items. Public Safety Personnel Payroll Expenses

• Passed Resolution - Authorizing the City Manager of the City of the Village of Indian Hill (“Indian Hill”) to Execute on Behalf of Indian Hill a 2020 Cares Act Local Jurisdiction Agreement with the Hamilton County, Ohio Board of County Commissioners Notice of Public Hearing

• Second Reading – Ordinance adopting Chapter 53, amended Chapter 153 and amended Chapter 154, Section 154.098 Rules and Regulations, There will be a public hearing on the for the City of the Village of Indian Hill draft "2021 Budget Appropriations" at the November 23, 2020 Council meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the • Passed Resolution - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Council Chamber of the Village Compensation Agreement with Scott L. Phillips, Esq. and Frost Brown Administration Building, 6525 Drake Todd, LLC for Legal Services Related to the Position of Solicitor Road. The draft budget will be

available online Friday, November 20, • Passed Resolution – Revising Fees for the Indian Hill Recreation 2020 with the Council Agenda at Commission www.ihill.org. Due to current COVID-19 status and its continuous • Passed Emergency Ordinance - Authorizing an Agreement Between policy changes, please refer to Village the City of the Village of Indian Hill and the Board of Hamilton County website/App calendar for meeting Commissioners Relative to the Improvement of Blome Road format closer to date (www.ihill.org).

Please go to http://www.ihill.org/council/council.aspx The Village of Indian Hill, Ohio to review full Council Packet for more details by: Paul C. Riordan Clerk/Comptroller

Village of Indian Hill Public Meeting Dates 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. November 13, 2020 November 4, 2020—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 Melissa S. Cowan, Mayor 513-831-5659 www.armstrongchapel.org Richard J. Hidy Alfred B Winters Jr, Pastor Www.armstrongpreschool.org Elizabeth C. Isphording 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 Shayne Manning 2:30 pm 1st Saturdays, Ministry of Love at Heartland 9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary Donald C. McGraw of Madeira Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in Worship Ctr Monique A. Sewell 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 Nancy Aichholz, President The Rev. Dr. Stephen Caine, Presbyterian Minister 561-6500 Kim Martin Lewis, Vice President of Finance The Nancy Hopkins-Green, Episcopal Priest Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police Elizabeth Johnston, Vice President of Operations Jennifer Taylor, Dir. Of Youth 561-7000 Eddie Hooker & Niki Singh Worship Schedule: Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am 911 (Emergency) Mr. Kirk Koennecke, Supt. 272-4500 (Alternating Services: Episcopal/Presbyterian) Jason Adkins, Superintendent WW & PW Departments Mick Davis, Treasurer 272-4513 Nursery/Preschool care provided 10:30 am 831-3712 Indian Hill High School 272-4550 Sunday School (K-7th grade) 10:30 am Rick Babcock, Park Ranger Grand Valley Preserve Indian Hill Middle School 272-4642 Adult Ed Forum 9 am (Sept-May) 979-6221 Indian Hill Elementary School 272-4703 Stephen C. Oughterson, Fire Chief Indian Hill Primary School 272-4754 561-7926 (Business) CINCINNATI FRIENDS MEETING 911 (Fire call) RECREATION COMMISSION 8075 Keller Road—791-0788 John Rabenold, Chairman 271-4938 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. Shayne Manning Joe Rhodenbaugh INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meeting for Worship 11:00 a.m. Rita Stolper Richard C. Wiggers 891-1873 Children’s Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Frank Welsh, President Nursery and childcare provided GREEN AREAS Mr. George Glover, Vice President ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Gregory Miller, Vice President SONRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH Ms. Liz Tilton, Chairperson Ms. Lois Rust, Secretary 8136 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Eileen Alexander Mr. Chip Hunter, Treasurer 513-576-6000 Todd Bailey Jeffrey Graham www.sonrise-church.com Pat Hinkley Ken Koster ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Facebook: facebook.com/SonRiseCommunityChurch Cynthia King Trish Krehbiel Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd. Twitter: @sonrisec Wallace Lovejoy Shayne Manning Church 561-5954 Contemporary Worship & K-6 Programs: Jenny Margo Ellen Schiefer 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. Rev George Schommer, O.P. Pastor STANLEY M. ROWE ARBORETUM Sister Marie Christie Greve, O.P. Principal HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH 4600 Muchmore Road—561-5151 Brad Bursa, Dir. of Evangelization 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 Beth Wright, President 513-576-9444 Al Koncius David Williams Jeff Evans, Vice President ihwinterclub.com Michael Sewell Paul C. Riordan Jim Gulick, Treasurer John Hassan, Secretary CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL CAMARGO HUNT ETB 1925 David Ellis Scott Gehring 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 Membership contact: [email protected] William Higgins Jennifer Lightcap 513-561-7298 Don McGraw Dave Parlin Anthony T. T. Jaccaci, Head of School Sam Robinson Joe Weil

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VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the country. On November 11th as well as any day, we Governor’s Order allowing no more than ten people at a welcome everyone to take a few minutes out of their day gathering, the Village of Indian Hill and the Indian Hill to visit the Memorial and pay their respects to all military Veterans Committee regretfully announces that this year’s families. Their sacrifices to defend all the freedoms we formal observance will be cancelled on November 11, share today are immeasurable. 2020. In lieu of the observance, this Bulletin includes two However, the Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of articles associated with the background of Veterans Day – Shawnee Run Road and Drake Road, will be decorated one from Mayor Melissa Cowan and the other related to a appropriately with the annual placement of flags and very special poem entitled “In Flanders Field.” military wreath honoring all those who served their

VETERANS DAY 2020 Many confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day, but it is American Revolution in the Continental Army, created in important to know the difference between the two, as well 1775 when colonial militias formed a common army under as the history of this very important holiday. In 1918 to command of George Washington. Since then, the United end World War I, the Allies and Germany put an armistice States has declared war eleven times and has fought in into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the conflicts around the world. More than 41 million eleventh month. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson Americans have served over the course of the nation’s proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to history—and since 1973, they have served as an all- commemorate the “war to end all wars.” Armistice Day volunteer force. became an official holiday in 1938 to honor veterans of World War I. After World War II and the Korean War, in Veterans Day is a good time to remember that our freedom 1954 Congress changed the name of Armistice Day to isn’t guaranteed. It is protected by the men and women in Veterans Day to honor the veterans of all wars. our Armed Services. Although fewer than 10 percent of the country’s population are veterans, you almost certainly According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, know someone who served in the armed forces. On Veterans Day is a “celebration to honor America’s Veterans Day, please take time to tell them, “Thank you veterans for their patriotism, love of country and for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.” for us all. Thank you for your service!” And at 11:00 a.m. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day honors all those who on November 11, please observe a moment of silence to served our country in war or peace, not only those who think about those who have kept all of us free. died or were wounded in battle. Melissa Skidmore Cowan The first veterans of the United States served during the Mayor A WRITTEN TRIBUTE TO ALL VETERANS IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY – NOVEMBER 11, 2020 IN FLANDERS FIELDS POEM Take up our quarrel with the foe The World’s Most Famous WAR MEMORIAL POEM To you, from failing hands, we throw By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae The torch: be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die, In Flanders fields the poppies blow We shall not sleep, though poppies Between the crosses, row on row, grow That mark our place: and in the sky In Flanders fields The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. Composed at the battlefront on May 3, 1915 We are the dead: Short days ago, during the second battle of Ypres, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Belgium Loved and were loved: and now we lie In Flanders fields! "In Flanders Fields" is a rondeau (Continued on page 4) November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 4

(Continued from page 3) Helmer. The poem describes the tragedy of the soldiers' written by the Canadian poet, soldier, and physician John deaths, as well as the ongoing natural beauty that McCrae. McCrae wrote the poem in 1915 as a memorial to surrounds their graves. It also addresses the question of the those who died in a World War I battle fought in a region next generation's responsibility to carry on the soldiers' of Belgium known as the Ypres Salient. McCrae himself battle. treated many of the soldiers injured in that battle and was particularly moved by the death of a close friend, Alexis “In Flanders Field” is read each year at the annual Indian Hill Veterans Day Observance.

Thank you. . . Reforest the Hill’s New Achievements!

This year, Reforest the Hill had great support and success, as the donations received in 2020 were the largest ever. With such generous supporters, the Village not only continued the green space reforestation, it also was able to complete two additional project areas.

The first project was a result of the generous donation from the Indian Hill Garden Club. The Village was able to collaborate on reforesting the green area along Indian Hill Road just east of Madisonville. By clearing out the invasive honey suckle and replanting 40 trees, it truly affected and improved the beauty of the Indian Hill area.

Next, with the gracious support from the Daley

Family Foundation, the Village collaborated on a complete street planting program along Crabtree Lane. Working with the neighborhood, the Village was able to get temporary right of entries and maintenance agreements from each participating resident to plant trees along the road right-of-way.

Remarkably, the continued program support in 2020 surpassed previous year programs with over $38,000 in donations. Because of the kindness and generosity of our residents, these donations assisted the Village in planting 121 new trees in green spaces throughout Indian Hill.

Thank you to all the donors. The Reforest the Hill success is because of your caring and continued support. The Village looks forward to working alongside future donors next year. November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 5

GRAND VALLEY WEST TRAIL RE-ALIGNMENT The Village of Indian Hill would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Osher and the Osher Family Foundation for their generous donation to Grand Valley Nature Preserve this year. Dr. Osher’s goal was to create a long lasting improvement that would enhance the experience for all of our visitors and guests at the Preserve. The Village used the donation to contract with Evans Landscaping to re-align approximately 1000 linear feet of the west trail between the entrance drive and boat storage building. Thank you to the Osher Family Foundation for your generous gift that will be enjoyed by Grand Valley patrons for many, many years.

THE VILLAGE’S 150’ TULIP TREE The Green Areas Advisory Committee Appalachian forests. They can grow to a height of nearly met on October 7th, and were treated to a 180 feet, with the largest recorded in the Great Smoky meeting in the woods! Our trek down one National Forest above 190 feet tall and estimated at over of the bridle trails was for the express 500 years old. The eastern hemlock, loblolly pine, and purpose of viewing a stately Tulip tree white pine are the tulipifera’s cohorts in the eastern region that predates the beginning of the 20th century. One of the of the United States. GAAC members who is also an active member of The Equestrian Club ‘discovered’ the massive tree while on the Tulip trees thrive in deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly bridle trail earlier this year. The bridle trail where the acidic soils, receiving full sun to part shade. They may be Tulip tree stands in all its towering magnificence is located harvested for their fine-grained and stable wood, and used in the Green Areas that had once been part of the Sleepy for the internal framework of cabinetry. Tulip tree wood is Hollow 100+ acre farm a century ago. sometimes referred to in the trade as poplar wood or canoe wood. Due to the length of the tall trunks and moderate Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wyman purchased Sleepy Hollow rot resistance of the wood, Native Americans used tulip Farm in the 1920s. Mr. Wyman was an executive with the tree trunks to hollow out for dugout canoes several Baldwin Piano Company and also President of the hundred years ago University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. On their property, in the grandeur of the woods, the The tulip tree may be a good addition to your property. Wymans, to the delight of their guests, hosted many an Tulipifera grows relatively fast in a pyramidal shape evening with classical musicians playing under the providing an area with shading or screening. Typically evening sky. they grow 70’ – 90’ and demand little maintenance.

Adjacent to the clearing where the Wymans entertained The lofty tulip tree we visited in the village Green Areas is stands a 150 foot tall Tulip Tree. The tree measures 41 fortunately disease free with no fungi or insect damage. inches in diameter at chest height. Tulip trees are known The deadwood from the branches of the tulip tree has been scientifically as Liriodendrons (genus) of which there are removed and our green space can look to be graced with only 2 species; Liriodendron tulipifera, native to the her presence for many eastern part of North America and Liriodendron chinese, decades to come. native to China and Vietnam. The tulip tree is named for their large flowers’ resemblance to tulips. Liriodendrons Article written by Trish are deciduous trees in the magnolia family. The leaves are Krebiel Green Areas distinct in shape, forming 4 distinct lobes. Advisory Committee Member. Tulip trees are some of the largest seen in the Eastern November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 6 OKI SPONSORS LORDSTOWN MOTORS ENDURANCE TOUR With Tesla grabbing most of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across the headlines, you might not realize Ohio is taking a leading Midwest, and is excited for the Endurance to hit the road. role in the development of EVs, specifically electric pickup trucks and vans. This exciting development was In addition to sponsoring the Lordstown Motor’s on display in September, when the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana demonstration, OKI funds over $40 million in projects to Regional Council of Governments’ (OKI) sponsored a solve a wide range of transportation, air quality, water, and demonstration of Lordstown Motors’ EV pickup truck, the land use issues for the 2 million residents in the tri-state Endurance. The truck will start manufacturing in 2021 region. These projects include the Brent Spence Bridge within the former Lordstown, Ohio GM assembly plant. replacement and regional interstate highway planning for over 200 communities, including Indian Hill. The Village Lordstown Motors was founded by Steve Burns. Steve is has representatives on OKI from Village Council and the no stranger to EVs having also founded the Workhorse City Engineer (Kathy Wade-Dorman). Group in Loveland, which makes electric delivery vans. He strongly believes there needs to be a “Tesla of the It’s exciting to see Ohio manufacturers participating in the Midwest”. The Endurance looks more like a traditional fast-growing EV business! pickup truck than Tesla’s Cybertruck, and the crowd at the OKI’s September demonstration was impressed with what Article written by Council Member Steve Krehbiel, was on display. The truck boasts 7,500 pounds of towing Village Council’s OKI representative. capacity, a 250+ mile range, up to 600 horsepower, and incredible acceleration thanks to its 4 in-wheel hub motors. The Endurance could even power your house for 2 days during a power outage. While the production launch date is in 2021, Lordstown Motors has taken over 40,000 pre-orders to-date for what Burns aims to be “the safest truck, the best handling truck, and the most economical truck” in the industry.

Another Indian Hill resident, Kevin Kushman, was at the Lordstown Endurance Tour event. Kevin runs Electrada, a local startup building a network of owned and operated

DIRT DAUBERS GARDEN CLUB OF INDIAN HILL NEWS

On October 6, 2020, members and guests of the Dirt The Dirt Daubers Garden Club of Indian Hill members Daubers Garden Club of Indian Hill gathered for the meet the first Tuesday of the month. Their special club’s second meeting of the 2020-2021 season. A emphasis is to have interesting topics in gardening and beautiful fall day greeted them at the Green Acres Arts related programs. The next meeting has not yet been Center, where the group learned about container announced. gardening and fall planting. Greenacres staff members Nate Bundy and Samantha Bundar led the presentation, If anyone is interested in more information about the beginning with a fascinating background and history of Club, you are invited to contact Ingrid Daoud Greenacres, which was founded in 1988 with a mission to at [email protected] preserve land donated by Louis and Louise Nippert “for the education and enjoyment of future generations.”

Following the presentation, the group was treated to a cutomized tours of the green houses and gardens, organized in small groups to observe appropriate social distancing.

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STEPPING STONES’ 4TH ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS

Stepping Stones hosted its 4th annual Sporting Clays The event’s platinum sponsors were the Austin E. Tournament on October 9, 2020 at the Sycamore Pheasant Knowlton Foundation and an anonymous donor. Gold Club in Loveland. The event netted more than $77,000 to sponsors were the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family and benefit year-round programming for children, teens and Brock & Scott PLLC. Jersey Mike’s and Taziki’s were adults with disabilities. food sponsors for the event. Beverage sponsors were Brian Albach, Gregory Wells and Stephen Dauer. Julie & John Attendees hit the course for a clay shoot featuring 75 Richardson of SugarCreek were the course map sponsors. targets and a flurry game. Supporters raised money for the organization by participating in a raffle with nine excellent (L to R) Mark Greene, Lance Lohr, Mark Hill, Tony Scalia and Mark prize packages and a silent auction with two premier Cunningham win first place. shooting experiences. Mark Cunningham, Mark Greene, Mark Hill, Lance Lohr and Tony Scalia won the team competition and Herb Schul was the winning individual shooter.

“2020 has been a hard year for many, especially those with disabilities,” said co-chairs Peter Borchers and Brian Folke. “We are thankful to the community for coming out and supporting Stepping Stones and the programs that are so needed right now.”

ELEVEN MEMBERS OF THE CCDS CLASS OF 2021 RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL MERIT Five seniors have been named Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an Semifinalists in the 2021 initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high Program. They are: Nora school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in Brant, Skandda Chandrasekar, each state. Abhimanyu Jetty, Michelle Riemann, and Lila Weizer. In To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, addition, Marley Cox and Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance Dereck Gray received to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Over National African American 90% of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist Recognition and Melvin Van standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a Cleave received National National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar Hispanic Recognition. Celie title. Hudson, Griffin McAndrew and Aziz Mahmud are The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a National Merit Commended not-for-profit organization that operates without Celie Hudson students. This represents 15% government assistance, was established in 1955 of the Senior Class. specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by the Approximately 16,000 Semifinalists have been named in NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These business organizations and higher education institutions academically talented high school seniors have an that share NMSC's goals of honoring the nation's opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million academic excellence. that will be offered next spring. About 15,000 Semifinalists are expected to advance to the Finalist level. Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 8

LINDA CLEMENT-HOLMES HONORED BY INDIAN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOOSTERS

The Indian Hill School District congratulates Linda “I’m incredibly humbled and super thankful to all of Clement-Holmes for being recognized by the Indian Hill Indian Hill, from the Boosters, to the entire Athletic Boosters as, “a special person who has made extraordinary Department, to the parents, administrators, teachers, efforts in helping our student-athletes during their time at support staff, students, players, and my own sons,” said Clement-Holmes. “I could not do what I absolutely love to Indian Hill Schools.” Indian Hill Athletic Director Brian do, without you.” Phelps presented Clement-Holmes with the Tomahawk Award during the final home football game Friday, "Linda has truly been a gift to the Indian Hill School September 25 at Indian Hill’s Tomahawk Stadium. District and has captured the passion, focus, determination, and triumph in the faces of our student- “It is an absolute honor to be able to present this award to athletes,” said Indian Hill Boosters President Chris Linda,” said Phelps, who is in his first year as athletic Swallow. “Her photos are timeless keepsakes for our director. “In my short time so far at Indian Hill, it did not Braves. Thank you, Linda, for your talent and your take long to realize the valuable contributions she makes dedication to our students.” to not only the Indian Hill Athletic Department, but also to the entire Indian Hill community. Linda is absolutely The award was presented by Indian Hill Athletic Director Brian Phelps during the final home football game September 25, 2020. amazing and we cannot thank her enough for what she does for all of us!”

From the fields to the courts, Linda Clement-Holmes has volunteered countless hours dedicated to capturing the athletic experience that is uniquely Indian Hill through her camera. Although she spent her 35-year professional career in corporate, ultimately earning the title of CIO at P&G, she was always the daughter of a photographer. Clement-Holmes began to pursue this passion on the sidelines of Indian Hill games when her own students started to play, and agreed to volunteer to serve as the official athletic photographer for Indian Hill. She has been trained by Sports Illustrated, Getty Images, and Associated Press photographers.

Clement-Holmes has taken more than 200,000 photos of Indian Hill athletics.

INDIAN HILL PROMISE: DYNAMIC STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT This October, we released our biannual IH Promise The IH Promise newsletter is released both digitally and newsletter. We use these communications to capture the printed and mailed to the entire Indian Hill School success of our students and staff in academics, the arts, District. Last school year, it was one of nine printed and athletics; to provide you with a financial update; and publications we produced, six of which were mailed to all to share with you the investments we are making as a residents. District. The Fall 2020 IH Promise newsletter provides you with detailed information about the work we did Communication is critical to the enduring excellence that regarding safety for our Brave Return to School. makes us uniquely Indian Hill. Dynamic Stakeholder Engagement is an integral part of our GOLD Strategic Right now, for all of us, there is no greater priority. We Plan for Transformational Excellence. It is defined as will continue to be transparent about how we are building and nurturing relationships with parents, managing the reality of COVID-19. community members, business leaders, alumni, and (Continued on page 9) November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 9

INDIAN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT EARNS HISTORY-MAKING 24 AWARDS DURING BLUE CHIP CELEBRATION! The Indian Hill School District congratulates all Braves who were nominated for a District record-setting 25 This year's ceremony was in a virtual format Thursday, video programs as part of the 2020 Blue Chip Awards. September 17. The winning producers included: Indian Hill won 13 Blue Chip Awards with 11 nominated · Robert Brunner: 5 Blue Chips, 1 Runner Up programs earning Runner Up for a total of 24 recognized · Rama Sardar: 3 Blue Chips, 3 Runner Up video programs. These programs were all produced during · Jake Sumerel: 3 Blue Chips, 2 Runner Up the 2019 calendar year and included: Indian Hill · Owen Norwell: 2 Blue Chips, 4 Runner Up Television Network (IHTN) with six nominations; Indian · Ethan Shah: 2 Blue Chips, 2 Runner Up Hill High School’s Braves Beat weekly newscast with six · Julianne Lambert: 1 Blue Chip, 3 Runner Up nominations; the Indian Hill and Lockland Collaborative · Lena Bruscato: 1 Runner Up Newscast with two nominations; and, various other · Sailor Betts: 1 Runner Up programs, individuals, and small groups earning a · Daniel Chen: 1 Blue Chip collective 11 nominations. · Brian Jia: 1 Blue Chip · Steve Overberg: 2 Blue Chips, 1 Runner Up “Our Indian Hill video producers have set a record this · Heather Higdon, Kirk Koennecke & Dennis year for the most Blue Chip nominees in our history,” said Dupps: 1 Blue Chip Indian Hill High School Teacher Dennis Dupps. “This dates back to our very first Blue Chip Award in 1998. I am very proud of our program’s success, and this year stands out like no other. These students are very talented and passionate about their work.”

“Award-winning production quality – you better believe it!” said Indian Hill High School Principal Jeff Damadeo. “We are incredibly proud of our IHTN studio and the work Mr. Dupps does in collaboration with our students and staff. We are thrilled with our success from 2019, and we look forward to what our talented Braves produce during the upcoming school year.”

(Continued from page 8) earned accolades in the National Junior Classical League. government representatives through transparent These are the stories you will read. This is the news we communications to foster support of the District’s Vision, love to share. Mission, Values, and Goals. It takes us all to help young scholars grow and develop Our stakeholders deserve to know how their investment is into global leaders; at the Indian Hill School District, that being put to use. Our focus on Dynamic Stakeholder is the business we are in. We thank you for your continued Engagement is the bridge we have designed to support to help us achieve success. The IH Promise communicate this. newsletter is not simply about the school district; it is our story. We do this with the understanding that we are partners who are dedicated to the success of our students. Students In service to our children, like Ethan Marx who is one of seven Indian Hill High School Mock Trial Team members competing in Yale’s Kirk Koennecke exclusive, invitation-only mock trial competition; students Superintendent like Joy On and Elsa Zhou who placed in the top 15 Indian Hill School District writers in the state; and students like Alex Sheldon who November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 10

NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNIZES 18 INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Indian Hill High School congratulates the 18 students who were recognized as part of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their outstanding performance last year on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Five students from Indian Hill High School have qualified for the National Merit Semifinalist Competition: Maya Anderson, Matthew Copfer, William Ford, Janaki Kode, and Victor Stettler.

In addition, 12 Indian Hill High School students have been recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars: Saraus Anand, Audrey Bristol, Caroline Gaede, David Kholodenko, Kevin Lewis, Ethan Marx, Jai Masturzo, Sarah Motawi, Emily Sichel, Amitesh Verma, Olivia Wang, and Jenny Zhang.

Indian Hill High School also had one student, Andrew Sakemiller, recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar.

“This is an incredible moment in the academic careers of these Braves – they have achieved academic prestige and we are so excited to celebrate their hard-earned success,” said IHHS Principal Jeff Damadeo. November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 11

NICHE: INDIAN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT ‘BEST IN OHIO’ AND NO. 7 IN COUNTRY!

The 2021 Niche rankings are out and the Indian Hill School District has again topped the charts. Out of 605 Ohio school districts analyzed, the Indian Hill School District has earned the top spot. Out of 10,760 school districts nationally, Indian Hill earned No. 7!

“We are incredibly proud of our students and our staff, and we do believe they are the best,” said Indian Hill Superintendent Kirk Koennecke. “This ranking is one data point out of many that we analyze each year to ensure our programming maintains the enduring excellence our community expects and deserves.”

The Niche 2021 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more.

“Our focus is always on the student experience; our Indian Hill Promise is to create magic within the classroom and to provide our students unparalleled opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics,” said Koennecke. “If our students can dream it, we want to create the opportunity for them to do it.”

Indian Hill High School celebrated a socially distanced, in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 12

TWO INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AWARDED PRESIDENT’S GOLD VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Indian Hill High School (IHHS) congratulates senior Making weekly calls to check-in on seniors through the Amitesh Verma and freshman Arjun Verma for each Adopt-a-Senior program and delivering meal boxes to earning the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award. senior residences around Cincinnati was a revelatory Amitesh Verma was recognized for volunteering experience for me, showing me just how rough their approximately 270 hours over a period of 12 months at conditions can be." various organizations; Arjun Verma dedicated a summer to volunteering with Groundwork Ohio River Valley. Arjun Verma focused the majority of his volunteer experience at Groundwork Ohio River Valley during the “Service to others is part of what it means to be a Brave; summer. As part of his volunteer experience Arjun pulled Amitesh and Arjun are to be commended for their out invasive species of plants, created electronic books for dedication to help others,” said Indian Hill High School children, and packed snack boxes for Meals on Wheels. Principal Jeff Damadeo. “We are incredibly proud of these scholars, and we appreciate that the White House “Groundwork is focused on removing invasive species recognized their efforts.” from our local forests,” explained Arjun Verma. “While working with them, I got to learn how invasive species can Indian Hill High School students served more than 10,000 take over our forests and how important it is to remove hours during the 2019-2020 school year before the them. This experience really opened me up to the many COVID-19 pandemic forced the District into distance ways you can make a difference in our community. Even learning. Amitesh Verma spent time volunteering at the if the problem you are working towards is not very Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio, Meals on Wheels, prominent in your community, contributing to solutions Mercy, Jewish, and Bethesda North hospitals, and the can truly make a difference and bring awareness to those Loveland LIFE Food Pantry to fulfill his service hours. In issues.” addition to being the founder of the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter at Indian Hill High Indian Hill High School freshman Arjun Verma and senior Amitesh School, Amitesh serves as a board member for the SADD Verma were recognized for exemplary volunteer service by earning the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award. National Student Leadership Council, a cohort of students who plan health-related events for all SADD chapters across the United States.

"I am honored to receive this award and truly grateful to SADD Ohio for nominating me,” said Amitesh Verma. “Receiving this award meant the world to me because it recognizes the importance of community service, especially in times of crisis. As my father is a front-line healthcare worker, early in the pandemic I realized just how exposed he can be to COVID-19, alongside many others on the front-line. When school became remote and throughout the summer, I sought ways to contribute to these healthcare heroes who tirelessly work during these challenging times. By utilizing money raised from a GoFundMe page, I organized and delivered meals from local restaurants to COVID-19 testing tents around the city.

“Another severely vulnerable population is the elderly. They need our help the most right now, and the Council on Aging was the perfect opportunity to support them. November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 13

Village of Indian Hill 2020 Bulletin Schedule

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SUBMITTING ARTICLES AND PICTURES All copy and pictures sent to the Village office to be included in the Bulletin should be sent by email to [email protected]. If it is not possible for you to email, you can contact Kari at 979-6218. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.IHILL.ORG You can find the Indian Hill Bulletin on our website at www.ihill.org. Just click on Bulletin and begin reading! You will find the most recent Bulletin as well as past Bulletins. You will also find information on all our departments, Grand Valley and meeting minutes for Council and Planning Commission. You can find schedules for recycling and trash pickup and fill out forms for Building and Zoning, the Rangers, Public Works and Taxes. There are also links to the schools, churches and the Recreation Commission.

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. November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 14

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From the Indian Hill Historical Society Buckingham Lodge 1861

The Farny Exhibit of 1975 For decades the Indian Hill Historical Society has offered a variety of events for members and guests. Forty-five years ago, the Society organized and sponsored an exhibition of the works of Henry Farny, the nationally prominent artist. This celebrated the grand opening of the then newly restored and renovated Little Red Schoolhouse at 8100 Given Road, a project in which over 100 founding members and numerous regular members participated. It also coincided with the nation’s Bicentennial. Henry Farny (1847-1916) was already painting in Cincinnati about the time the Schoolhouse was constructed in 1873. A native of France, Farny and his parents emigrated to America in 1853 and moved to Ohio in 1859. When his father died, Henry left school and went to work in 1863. He drew illustrations for a local newspaper and the Gibson Company, and later for Harpers’ Weekly, Leslie’s and the McGuffey Reader series. He traveled to Europe several times, and then to the American West in search of new material in 1881. Thus began Farny’s Native American phase. He met many tribe members, collected their paraphernalia, sketched and photographed them, and when he returned to his studio in Cincinnati, he painted using these materials and his memory. He A Moment of Suspense is known to have infused his paintings with the pathos, the philosophy, and the underlying significance of the Native American people. They were depicted in harmony with the land. Farny’s western images were richly detailed and featured meticulous brushwork. From July 2-27, the exhibit was open during select hours. It was the largest exhibit of privately owned Farny paintings ever held and featured over 80 pictures collected from throughout the United States, with many loaned from Indian Hill Village residents. Orchestrating this event was an extraordinary feat for committee members, most of whom were Board members of the then named Indian Hill Historical Museum Association. The Historical Society committee effectively arranged for the loans of Farny originals prior to the exhibit. Then the group insured them, provided publicity, produced a full color 30 page catalogue, and arranged for security – with the help of Pinkertons Agency, the Rangers, and volunteers from the community who provided “guard duty” on overnight shifts. Boy Scouts assisted with parking cars, and Girl Scouts acted as hostesses for guests. Colorful pink invitations were distributed to Village residents and a nationwide selection of art aficionados. The nominal fee to attend was one dollar. Catalogues were available for $6.00, and raffle for a Farny print (Snake Dance of the Moqui Indians) were on-site sources of revenue. Privately about $3000 was donated. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council awarded the Indian Hill Museum Association with a $250 grant to help defray expenses. Farny’s paintings were mounted on pegboards around the perimeter of the Little Red Schoolhouse, and on a standing display in the center of the room. Other items on view included Distant Village Farny memorabilia such as a pair of Colt 38 derringers he used, a personal letter from Teddy Roosevelt, and a war dance rattle. The collection contained works in the mediums of oil, watercolor, and gouache. The Native American theme was the focus because of the tie-in between Farny, the painter of Native Americans, and Indian Hill Village. Henry Farny’s son, Daniel, of Stockton California was the guest of honor at the preview parties and the public opening. He brought items from his own collection to share with attendees. Reviewers gave the exhibition high praise. Farny captured the western terrain and its inhabitants in a unique way. Other artists of the same era depicted Native Americans as killers, whereas Farny’s were “non-violent pictures, Indians sitting quietly” observed Mrs. Truxton Emerson, Jr., the director of the exhibit. The subjects appeared noble and stoic in these illustrations. The Farny Exhibit of 1975 was the inaugural event of the Indian Hill Historical Museum Association. It was a smashing success! Approximately 3,900 people attended, including visitors from 6 foreign countries and 26 states. It was a harbinger of the fascinating programs that the Historical Society has offered for over four decades. November 4, 2020—Indian Hill Bulletin— Page 15

INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

….. Before you throw those old pictures away!!!

Please consider if your old pictures may be of interest to the Indian Hill Historical Society.

A recently “rescued” donation is now a treasured photo hanging on the wall at Buckingham Lodge, the Historical Society’s office. In this specific instance, it is a picture of the Commerce Club of Cincinnati in 1944. The “movers and shakers” of the time are pictured seated or standing in the photo, and their names are documented on the backside of the photo. This picture has already been used to assist a previous resident doing research on old family photos. The Society helped in identifying men in her print.

Did you know ? …

The recent newsletter emailed on October 6th had an extensive article about the Elliott House (next to Livingston Lodge). John Elliott came to America in 1784 from Ireland and travelled to Pennsylvania. Shortly thereafter, John wrote to his family and suggested that they all come, too. The family boarded the Faithful Steward ship to cross the Atlantic. A terrible storm arose while the captain was inebriated, and the ship crashed along the coast of Delaware. All on board were drowned except two Elliott brothers (Simon and William) who managed to swim to shore. Somehow, they managed to get to Pennsylvania and find John (who had met his soon-to-be bride, Mary Miller). Later, they all traveled west to the Ohio Territory and from there the brothers headed their separate ways. John & Mary selected the Elliott House site for its ideal location next to the Little Miami River as they planned to build a mill. The family reportedly lived in a large Sycamore tree said to be 11’ in diameter while they built the home utilizing stones and wood from the surrounding land! The Hauck Library has the book, The Elliott Families, 1762-1911, which traces the Elliott’s history. The tale of the shipwreck is particularly harrowing and tragic.

The library is open and available for research. Please contact the office, 891-1873 or [email protected], with any questions. E-Newsletter Indian Hill Historical Society’s quarterly newsletter contains fun facts, stories and news!

If you would like an emailed copy (you do not have to be a member), please provide your email address by sending it to [email protected] or by calling 891-1873.

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Green Areas Advisory Comm 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2020 Green Areas Advisory Comm 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2020 Public Safety Committee 7:30 a.m. Nov. 12, 2020 Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2020 Law Committee 8:00 a.m. Nov. 12, 2020 Public Safety Committee 7:30 a.m. Dec. 10, 2020 Finance Committee 7:30 a.m. Nov. 13, 2020 Law Committee 8:00 a.m. Dec. 10, 2020 Water Works Committee 7:00 a.m. Nov. 17, 2020 Finance Committee 7:30 a.m. Dec. 11, 2020 Public Works Committee 7:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 2020 Water Works Committee 7:00 a.m. Dec. 15, 2020 Buildings & Grounds Committee 8:00 a.m. Nov. 17, 2020 Public Works Committee 7:30 a.m. Dec. 15, 2020 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Nov. 17, 2020 Buildings & Grounds Committee 8:00 a.m. Dec. 15, 2020 Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nov. 23, 2020 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2020 Mayor’s Court/Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Dec. 21, 2020