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2016 Winter Issue 1 MUSIC HALL Marks SPMH - President!s Message

As President, it is an honor to Hall. Our organization has been be connected to Music Hall which blessed with substantial funds has always been a venerable from the late Patricia and Ralph icon and a symbol of the Corbett and SPMH is especially creativity in our com- proud to assist with munity. the restoration of Cor- I want to start by bett Tower. thanking the Board for We are working their support. You closely with the Music could not ask for a bet- Hall Revitalization ter or more committed Company, with the team. Together we Music Hall resident strenuously endeavor companies and with to live SPMH’s mission the Cincinnati Arts As- – preserving, promot- sociation. ing, improving and pro- SPMH continues viding education about to thrive during the re- this building that we Peter E. Koenig furbishment period. love. We are developing our marketing, This is an exciting time to be outreach and educational pro- in the Over-the-Rhine. The refur- grams to keep the spirit of Music bishment of Music Hall offers an Hall alive in our community. In opportunity for renewal and revital- closing, I want to thank all of our ization that will further solidify our members whose personal efforts area by Washington Park as one and financial contributions allow us of the country’s premier musical to carry out our mission. Your sup- and performing art centers. port of our organization is much SPMH is playing an important needed and sincerely appreciated. role in the renovation of Music - Peter Koenig Table of Contents SPMH President’s Message ...... page 1 Volunteers Make it Happen ...... page 12 SPMH Mission Statement ...... page 2 Music Hall Flashback ...... page 14 SPMH Board of Directors 2016 . . . page 2 Tragedy and Comedy ...... page 19 Meet the New Members ...... page 4 Holiday Greeting ‘Winter’ panel . p age 20 2016 SPMH Annual Meeting. . . . . page 5 2015 - 2016 SPMH Members . . . page 21 Norma Petersen ...... page 9 Acknowledgements ...... page 26 Tours: “State” of the Program . . . . . page 10 MUSIC HALL Marks 2 SPMH MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall is to preserve, promote, improve, and provide education about Music Hall, funding special projects in addition to Music Hall management’s operational and maintenance obligations, and facilitating communications among Music Hall management, owner, and tenants, in order to perpetuate Music Hall as the premier cultural center of the Region, and as a National Historic Landmark of international significance.

SPMH Board of Directors 2016

President Directors Trey Devey Peter E. Koenig Lisa Allison - Cincinnati Symphony Andrew Bowen Orchestra Immediate Past President Meredith Downton Donald C. Siekmann Missie Santomo Melissa Godoy - Megan Hall Vice Presidents Tricia Johnson Steven Sunderman Lisa Allison Ken Jones – Joanne Grueter Ken Kreider Marcella Hsiung Emerita Director Phillip Long Joyce Van Wye, Kathy Janson Paul Muller - Co-Founder Ed Rider John Ryan Music Hall Liaison Recording Secretary Thea Tjepkema Scott Santangelo Karen McKim Bethany Vondran SPMH Staff Treasurer Ex Officio Directors Mary Coyne Mark Weadick Patty Beggs Ramona Toussaint, - - Director of Tours

Society for the Preservation of Music Hall www.spmhcincinnati.org. Renew your membership or join today by using the enclosed envelope. - Thank You! 3 MUSIC HALL Marks

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h H t a M K P S MUSIC HALL Marks 4 Meet New SPMH Board Members SPMH takes pleasure in intro- the Mercantile Library, The Cincin- ducing two new Board members. nati Museum Center and the Con- Their talents and expertise will, no valescent Hospital for Children. He doubt enhance the Organization’s has held board positions with the strengths in meeting challenges Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and embracing opportunities for (1981 to 1987), Cincinnati Music the good of Music Hall. Hall Association (1981-1992), Art Phillip C. Long was born in Academy (1980 to 1994), Contem- Tucson, raised near Tulsa, and porary Arts Center (1974-1984), earned a B.A. from Tulane Univer- Cincinnati Country Day (1991- sity in 1965. An army veteran with 1998), Cincinnati Park Board experience in Vietnam, he used his (1998-2003), Spring Grove Ceme- business acumen at J.P. Morgan tery (2000-2015), Cincinnati Arts and Company and his art history Association (1992-2009) and studies at the Metropolitan Mu- (2010-2016), and other organiza- seum of Art before moving to tions. Cincinnati where he assumed posi- His tireless fundraising and tions at Fifth Third Bank (1974- other efforts have positively im- 1994) including Senior Vice pacted the future of art and culture President, Trust Officer, Corporate in this community. Phillip and his Secretary, Private Banking, Chari- wife Whitney have three children table Giving, and two and others. grandchil- Phillip dren. became Di- Wm. rector and John Ryan Chief Execu- is a long- tive Officer time resi- of the Taft dent of the Museum of Greater Art (1994- Cincinnati 2007) and is area and a currently Di- 1981 gradu- rector Emeri- ate of Miami tus. University. Currently he He has 25 holds posi- years of ex- tions on perience as Boards of John Ryan and Phillip Long a financial 5 MUSIC HALL Marks advisor and as an executive in in- vestment committee of ArtsWave, stitutional sales and investment on the board of the Downtown banking. He is a wealth Manage- Council Inc. and on the develop- ment Specialist and Raymond ment committee of the Lindner James Trust Specialist serving as Center of Hope. He previously complex manager for Raymond served on the boards of the Mer- James Cincinnati/ Northern Ken- cantile Library, CET-TV, the Cincin- tucky nati Museum Center-Children’s Active in serving his commu- Museum, and the Children’s Home nity, John is on the board and ex- of Northern Kentucky. John and ecutive finance committee of the his wife Patrice have three chil- Taft Museum of Art and Freestore- dren. Foodbank Foundation, on the in- 2016 SPMH Annual Meeting

Peter Koenig, Otto Budig & Steve Leeper The SPMH Annual Meeting recent passing of former SPMH was held on Tuesday, September Board President Norma Petersen 13th at the University Club. A as well as members Barbara Boyd cocktail/hors d’oeuvres reception and Joel Ebersole, he called for a with music provided by pianist, moment of silent remembrance. Don Hurd delighted the capacity Drawing attention to the popu- crowd. lar Wurlitzer Concert Series, Peter President Peter Koenig, called introduced Don Siekmann, under the meeting to order. Noting the whose direction the program flour- MUSIC HALL Marks 6 ished. As Chair of the Nominating also spoke about the restoration of Committee, Don took the micro- the historic 1878 organ screen phone thanking retiring Directors, panels. As Chair, Ed has worked Barbara Harshman; Ramon Ro- with the Committee in negotiating driguez; Rosemary Schlachter and the terms of the $3 million SPMH Sue Sommer. He welcomed new Pledge Agreement with The Music Directors Phillip C. Long and John Hall Revitalization Company. The Ryan. Don stated that all current pledge is earmarked for the Officers have been elected to restoration of Corbett Tower. The serve another year. Facilities Funding Committee has Andrew Bowen and Thea arranged a $50,000 SPMH grant, Tjepkema took turns detailing the as well as a $50,000 challenge successes of the Music Hall tour grant, to CET for the production of program. While the building is a documentary about the Music closed for renovation, emphasis is Hall renovation. placed on outdoor walking tours, President Koenig introduced “Beyond the Bricks”, and the devel- the evening’s guest speakers, opment of outreach programs Stephen G. Leeper, President and under Director of Tours Ramona CEO of 3CDC and Otto Budig, Jr., Toussaint. The current goal is to President of the Music Hall Revital- keep Music Hall in the minds of the ization Company. Mr. Leeper gave public until the grand reopening in a slide presentation illustrating pro- October 2017. posed plans for a refurbished, ‘de- Ed Rider, Chair of the Facili- cluttered’ Music Hall. In response ties Funding Committee, took the to a question from an audience microphone to speak about the member concerning parking, Mr. committee which has taken re- Leeper indicated that the goal is to sponsibility for historic artifact re- more effectively use the Washing- moval, storage or disposition. He ton Park Garage. He also stated

Peter Koenig Steve Leeper Otto Budig, Jr. 7 MUSIC HALL Marks

Don Hurd Jim Stapleton & Amy Stier that a valet system and a shuttle will come down system are in the plans. An addi- Mr. Leeper handed the micro- tional 60 parking spaces will be phone to Mr. Budig. “There is no available south of the new Shake- Legacy more important than Music speare Theatre. The Music Hall Hall” he stated “and SPMH has back entrance will be eliminated stepped up to the plate.” Voicing and the Central Parkway Bridge concern about the exterior restora-

Ken Kreider, Don Hurd & Ron Wehmeier Mary Coyne

Valerie Newell, Don & Linda Siekmann Kathy & Scott Santangelo MUSIC HALL Marks 8

Peter Koenig & Yvette Simpson Lucy Koenig & Chris Pinelo tion he noted that $4 million is ending his speech with “I am hon- needed to finish the job properly. ored to be on this long walk with He remarked that 3 years ago he you.” urged patience and said that it is Peter thanked the guest now hard to quantify how much speakers and all attendees, for- work has been done. He referred mally ending the meeting. to Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk” - Kathy Janson

Annual Meeting Enjoying the Buffet 9 MUSIC HALL Marks Norma Petersen

"A Life Well Lived is the most Exquisite Work of Art# – Erwin McManus. Although Norma Petersen She is so personally generous, al- died on September 9th she so though when it comes to her non- positively influenced the lives of profit organizations, she’s very countless individu- tight-fisted with als and countless their money. She organizations that likes to get as her remarkable much donated as ‘Work of Art’ lives possible for them on. Among the —she’s a shrewd original members businesswoman. who organized She has been with SPMH, Norma School for the prepared its Code Creative and Per- of Regulations and forming Arts since its 501(c3) filings. its beginnings in She was the fourth the early ‘70s. She and longest serv- is very loyal to her ing President of passions and SPMH (2002- SCPA, CSO and 2010). In 2010 Music Hall are Karen McKim so Norma Petersen (courtesy Cincinnati Enquirer) among her pas- eloquently spoke of Norma that sions. She is motherly and gra- her quote is repeated in tribute: cious. She celebrates the “She works tirelessly, and she contributions of others, while she is available for meetings literally denigrates her own. I am im- morning, noon and night. Ask her pressed by her commitment to for a 7:30 a.m. meeting—no prob- communicating: she wants to keep lem. The same for any hour: and everyone informed. She pushes ex no day of the week is sacrosanct. officio participation by all the arts She’ll meet with you on Saturday, tenants of Music Hall, for example. Sunday, whatever. I’ve never seen Norma knows literally everyone by anything like her! Norma really name. That’s a talent I envy!” hasn’t a selfish bone in her body. - Karen McKim www.spmhcincinnati.org. MUSIC HALL Marks 10

TOURS: "State# of the Program

At the time of writing this pro- outreach. The Beyond the Bricks gram summary review we are more logo was created with volunteer than two-thirds of the way through input and the design skills of our the Beyond the Bricks Outreach partner, Cincinnati Arts Association. campaign, designed to bring to life It is the intention that outreach ef- the part of SPMH’s mission to edu- forts will bring greater awareness cate the public about Music Hall. and support to SPMH, CAA and The program was conceived be- Music Hall’s resident companies. cause of the building renovation, in Next was to determine what out- hopes of keeping Music Hall in the reach in the community looked like; public eye, and finds its place in a three prong approach was cre- the resurgence of energy and inter- ated: est in modern-day OTR neighbor- 1. Beyond the Bricks: Outdoor hood. Program accomplishments Building Tour of Music Hall include: • Keeps the public engaged and in- 1. Created four new tour program terested in the building itself products • Develops return visitors 2. Increased number of tour guides • Builds partnerships with local and quality of training. (Half of OTR businesses guides are Certified Tourism Am- • Diversifies audience (for example bassadors with the Regional family fun) Tourism Network, Cinti USA) • Deepens and strengthens the 3. Secured a company sponsor for Music Hall story the outdoor building tour – Sym- 2. Beyond the Bricks: Speaker Se- phony Hotel donated $3,300 to ries purchase an outdoor voice amplifi- • Brings Music Hall to your work- cation system to improve the guest place, conference, civic group or experience nursing home on a variety of re- 4. Developed community connec- lated topics. Examples include: tions to businesses, in tourism and – A Ladies’ Legacy: The Women other local tour programs Who Mattered – Music Hall in Pictures: A Virtual I. THE STRATEGY - Going Be- Tour yond: Tours and Speakers and – My O My: The Organs of Music Schools Hall Building an identifiable, brand – Music Hall 360: Architecture of to which the community can relate, Music Hall was one of the first priorities for 3. Beyond the Bricks: In-school 11 MUSIC HALL Marks Program informed and optimistic about the • Designed to address Common program’s future. Core standards, this entertaining, A major improvement in hands-on, Music Hall curriculum capacity, efficiency and consumer helps children learn as they fall in experience is the adoption of a love with the building before step- ticketing system through Cincinnati ping one foot in it Arts Association box office. Also, the addition of a private, volunteer II. VOLUNTEERS email account allows turn-key ac- It cannot be overstated that cess and control for volunteers re- the importance of volunteer en- garding tour guests. gagement with consistent, high- – Ramona Toussaint level contributions are the most essential elements to this program’s success as volunteers provide the pas- sion and commitment that sustain the program. In ad- dition, their preparedness to represent SPMH with cour- tesy, professionalism, knowl- edge and warmth is our only deliverable that matters when they are serving as the “face” of the organiza- tion to all visitors. Retention of volunteers Beyond the Bricks remains high since volun- New Speaker Series Comes to You! teers are engaged and com- While undergoes mitted to SPMH, Music Hall, renovation, a Society for the Preservation of and the program’s vision for Music Hall tour guide can bring this National further growth and develop- Historic Landmark to you. ment. Regular team meet- The Beyond the Bricks Speaker Series are excit- ings, on-going training and ing talks centered on the 140 year history of this development, celebration of Cincinnati icon. successes, project/content Bring intriguing stories about Music Hall’s past, development committees, present & future to your classroom, group meet- and regular communications ings or functions. like progress reports and For information contact Ramona Toussaint other information affecting [email protected] Music Hall and the program, 513-744-3293 have ensured volunteers are MUSIC HALL Marks 12 Volunteers Make It Happen

Those who give their time to SC: My high school Junior and educate the public about the his- Senior proms were in the ballroom tory of Music Hall are among the and my graduation was on the most dedicated, passionate, and Music Hall stage. I attended POPS enthusiastic people I have ever concert for years. Once you learn met. They research, plan, and en- the history you think, “This is cool”. tertain, representing Music Hall and I feel it is really important to give SPMH with outstanding profession- something back - and it’s a story alism. The program’s accomplish- worth telling. ments are the result of their efforts. What do you like the most? I recently spoke to three guides, JM: I would say, having people Judy Martin, Harry Kegley and share our interest and delight in the Steve Carlson to discover what stories that make Music Hall come gets them excited about SPMH to life. They bring different things Music Hall “Beyond the Bricks” and you learn from them. Fellow Outreach Program. volunteers are interesting and en- (Judy Martin, a former violist joyable people. with the CSO, has a unique view- HK: I completely agree-the point from her position on the people. My fellow guides have a stage; Harry Kegley is a retired wide range of interests and profes- teacher, who loves to spark curios- sions. They are dedicated and ap- ity in others and Steve Carlson de- preciative of each other and work scribes himself as a good well as a group. You meet people salesman who loves to tell a great from all over the world on tours too, story. Music Hall has a trove of like China, Croatia and all over the great stories.) US. You are not historians, so SC: In the past, I came to why do you volunteer for a Na- events. I appreciated it, but know- tional Historic Landmark? ing the history has deepened my JM: When I was with the CSO, appreciation. I would also add that I sometimes did behind the scenes when you give, you get; you get peeks; I loved seeing people light something back from the people on up when their interest is piqued by the tours. some new information or insight. This is such a historic time. HK: I volunteer because it ex- What is that like? presses my passion for the arts JM: Well, it makes me appreci- and Music Hall. I want to share it ate the 140 years of vision, dedica- with people. tion, and labor that went into 13 MUSIC HALL Marks creating our magnificent MH and What do you see for the fu- seeing it through its various up- ture of the program? dates, remodeling, and renova- JM: The future is just “Wow”! I tions. am looking forward to showing SC: So true, I suppose when people all the changes. It is going they renovated Music Hall in 1896 to be fun! or 1969 they thought – that is it. HK: This is the beginning of a But technology today will allow this new era. The program exploded place to be a crown jewel of into an exciting and vibrant en- Cincinnati for the next 100 years, I deavor; one which makes me am sure. The photos of change proud to be a part of. since 1878 are incredible. There’s SC: Under the current sup- just so much positive happening port and leadership we have been here. able to tell a better story. We HK: I feel the same way as started out as random group with- Judy and Steve. I just know I am out formal structure. Then we sat going to be in awe when I give that down together; it’s pretty exciting. first tour. –Ramona Toussaint

(front row) Ron Hoffman, Barbara Gomes, Gayley Hautzenroeder, Judy Martin, Harry Kegley, Ramona Toussaint; (back row) Steve Carlson, Thea Tjepkema, Fred Warren, Carol Kruze, SusanWestrick, Cliff Goosmann MUSIC HALL Marks 14 Music Hall Flashback 15 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 16 17 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 18 19 MUSIC HALL Marks Tragedy and Comedy

For several decades, thou- the National. In 1884, the building sands of patrons have passed the was sold, eventually converted to South Hall sculp- tures. ‘Tragedy and Comedy’, gifts of Dr. William C. Wachs, in memory of Maestro Thomas Schippers, were originally installed in the historic Na- tional Theater on Sycamore between 3rd and 4th Streets. The Na- tional, built by John Bates in 1837, was considered a mar- vel of architecture. For over 25 years it gave Cincinnati dis- tinction in the the- ater world Tragedy Comedy alongside New York and Boston. In addition to na- a tobacco warehouse and was de- tional and international actors and molished in 1940. As the sculp- actresses in tragedy and comedy, tures are not original to Music Hall, there were many distinguished they are now considered surplus lyric artists. Jennie Lind made her artifacts to be relegated to another Cincinnati debut performance at venue. To learn more about MUSIC HALL, Past, Present and Future Visit the SPMH Website www.spmhcincinnati.org MUSIC HALL Marks 20 WWisihshiningg YYoou tthhee JJooyys s ooff tthhee SSeaassoonn

And Many Blessings in the New Year! Unrestored 1878 Music Hall Organ Screen Panel ‘Winter’ carved by Sarah “Sallie” Bigler Ehrman, student of Ben Pitman, the School of Design 21 MUSIC HALL Marks 2015 - 2016 SPMH Members

A David & Elaine Billmire Jim & Mary Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Blum, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James R. Adams, Esq. Ken Bordwell Kenneth & Lois Allen Jennifer G. and Andrew C. Bowen Lisa & David Allison Mrs. A. S. Braude The Alpaugh Foundation Dr. James & Joanne Brewer Carolyn B. Anderson Lori Bridgers Peter & Tamara Anderson Trish & Rick Bryan Theresa M. Anderson Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Anonymous Mary Alice Burke Edward & Rebecca Apfel Nancy J. Apfel C Thomas Ashwell Sherry L. Caito Mr. Donald Auberger Deborah W. Campbell Steve & Cookie Carlson B Betty Carroll Nancy & William Bahlman, Jr. Mrs. Mary E. Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Carroll R. Baker Shannon K. Carter Iris G. Ball Edward & Susan Castleberry Michael & Kimberly Baranowski Myra & Louis Chabut Mr. & Mrs. Wayne K. Barfels Cincinnati Research & Paranormal Studies John F. Barrett Foundation Cincinnati Stage Employees Local No. 5 Earvy & Glenda Bates Dr. & Mrs. John & Julie Cohen Robert A. Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Phillip T. Cohen Beck Architecture - Donald Beck Anthony F. Cole Mrs. Lillian B. Becker Leland M. & Carol C. Cole George & Carol Beddie Harry & Kathy Collins Mrs. Patricia Beggs Phillip & Anne Cone Joan & Bill Bender John P. & Rosemary Connole Drs. Leslie & Carol Benet Randal Cooper Lois G. Benjamin Corbett Foundation Ellen A. Berghamer William & Paula Cordes Mary Bergstein J. Edgar & Jane G. Cox Eileen Berke Phillip H. Coy Kathleen Bertrand Mary & Timothy Coyne Jan Conversano Besl Stephen & Faye Crawford Bruce & Barbara Best Mary Anne Curtiss Todd Bezold MUSIC HALL Marks 22 D Ms. Susanne E. Geier Louis Dauner Sandra R. Geiser Carmon DeLeone Teresa M. Geiser Sally H. Dessauer Dr. Michael & Janelle Gelfand Jay & Jackie DeWitt S. Bradley Gillaugh Dr. Karen Dinsmore Gary L. Gilmer Paul Dirkes D.D.S Mary & Jack Gimpel Bunny & Wayne Doebling David N. Ginsburg Jean Z. Donaldson Melissa Godoy Robert W. Dorsey Barbara Gomes & Ron Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Downton III Clifford J. Goosmann & Andrea Wilson Marjorie W. Drackett Madeleine Gordon Mr. & Mrs. David W. Dressler Page C. Grad Mark & Anne Durket Martha A. Gramss Richard B. Dusterberg Steven & Sue Grendel Philip Groshong E Bob Groszer & Donna Wirth David Eager Kathy Grote in memory of Robert Howes Harold & Linda Eberenz Joanne Grueter Mr. Charles N. Ellman H - I F Mr. & Mrs. Richard Haberstroh Susan Fielman Priscilla G. Haffner Mr. & Mrs. John W. Fischer lll Jeanette Hagerman Mr. & Mrs. William A. Fisher Vincent C. & Ann Hagerman Kay & Barry Fittes Dr. Kelly Hale Constance S. Flodder Megan Hall & Joel Werner Doris A. Fluck Bruce M. Halpryn Gail Forberg Mercedes M. Hance Ashley & Bobbie Ford Tom & Jan Hardy Ms. Rochelle Fradkin Dr. & Mrs. Morton Harshman Thomas Frank Steven & Karen Hartjes Sue Friedlander Emma D. Hartkemeier Therese A. Froehle Dr. Robert & Suzanne Hasl Dr. & Mrs. Harry F. Fry Lenore Hatfield Patricia K. Fry Gayley & Phil Hautzenroeder Michael & Judy Hayes G Norman & Pat Hayes Marie Gallagher Anne P. Heldman Kathy & Joe Ganim Mr. & Mrs. John Heldman Neil & Linda Gartner Thomas & Dawn Heller Gaynor Family Foundation Robert & Patricia Henley 23 MUSIC HALL Marks Shirley Henrich Connie Kohls William E. Henrich Carol & Scott Kosarko Sandra T. Hitzler Kenneth P. & Emily Kreider Daniel J. Hoffheimer, Esq. Carol L. Kruse Mrs. Florette B. Hoffheimer Theresa M. Kuhn Tom & Kathy Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence H. Kyte. Christina & Alan Hollatz Ruth C. Holthaus L Bob & Dolly Holzwarth Mr. & Mrs. Polk Laffoon IV Carolyn Honkomp Susan Laffoon Marcella Hsiung & Tony Lang Thomas & Jane Lake Dan Hummer Frederick H. Lampe Thomas E. Hunenefeld Sandy Laney Carolyn Ruth Hunt Charlene Lausche Donald A. Hurd Ms. Cynthia A. Leslie Jack & Linda Linker J - K Calvin & Patricia Linnemann Mr. & Mrs. Michael Janson Adele & Thomas Lippert Tommie J. Jenkins Ginger & Steve Loftin Henry L. Jennings Dr. Jennifer Loggie Linda Busken Jergens Whitney & Phillip Long Jean C. Jett Joanie & Bill Lotts Ann M. Johnson Susie & Jack Louiso Marlene R. Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Franklin Lowe Robert L. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lowenstein Scott & Karolon Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Luttmer Tricia & Eric Johnson Mary Reed Lyon Brenda A. Jones Dr. Edmund & Della Jones M Ken Jones Marianne Magill Mary Ann Jordan F. I. & C. G. Mahan Jay & Shirley Joyce Lois & Richard Manifold Mace Justice Anita & Ed Marks Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kashar Judith L. Martin Nancy & Bill Keating David J. Mason Jeannette Keeton James & Rebecca McDermott Terry & Kathy Kessler Dr. & Mrs. William McKim, Jr. Lori & Tom Klinedinst III Laura McMahon David A. Klingshirn Frank & Janna McWilliams Austin Knowlton Foundation Amy Mercer Lee Koehler Susan Sterritt Meyer Peter Koenig Dr. Karen Meyers & William Jones MUSIC HALL Marks 24 James & Sarah Michael Mr. & Mrs. John E. Pepper, Jr. Lynn C. Micklas Alice & David Phillips Bob & Jenice Miller Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Pichler Deb & Jerry Miller Ed & Gwen Pietzuch David & Martha Millett Mr. & Mrs. John W. Plattner M. G. Minsky Timothy L. Pohlman, D.D.S. Graham & Sharon Mitchell Judith & Ron Porges Donna S. Montgomery Barbara & Michael Porte Herta L. Moore Judith Prinz Regeana & Al Morgan Scott Provancher & Teresa Hoelle John & Frances Morris Amanda H. Prus Wayne Morse Marjorie Motch Q - R Paul Muller Cliff & Debbie Radel Maribeth & Martin Rahe N Bernadette F. Raney Mrs. Svet Nankovitch Jean Ratcliff Timothy S. Needler Joan F. Reckseit, Ph. D. Charles Scott Nelson Timothy & Paulette Reed Jerry & Monica Nerl Sandy & Frank Reeder Janet C. Neumann David & Marilyn Reichert Chris & Tom Neyer Kathleen Reinmann Donald & Joan Nitz Prof. Edward J. Requardt Brad & Lisa Nogar Alene W. Rice Ed & Barb Rider O Charles Scott Riley III Foundation Jane & Ervin Oberschmidt Linda K. Roberts Tamar & Alan Oestreich B. J. Robinson Cora Ogle Ramon & Christina Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. William R. Oligee David & Priya Rolfes Fred & Leila Oliver Mr. & Mrs. J. David Rosenberg Robert & Anne Olson Nancy G. Rosenthal Nancy Oscherwitz Solveiga Rush Mrs. Sylvia E. Osterday Marilyn Z. Ott S Saenger Family Foundation P Betty Salzer Judge Mark & Sue Ann Painter Scott Santangelo Steve & Sara Paxton Melissa Santomo Mark & Kim Pearson David & Judy Savage David & Lisa Pease Mr. Thomas R. Schiff Rick Pender & Joan Kaup Rosemary & Mark Schlachter 25 MUSIC HALL Marks Stacy Sommer Schmidt Joyce Thieman & Earl Ross Reverend George Schmitz Norman J. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Schmitz James L. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schorr Sally & Scott Tieke Mrs. Zell Schulman Janet G. Todd Charlene Schwab Nydia C. Tranter Martha Seaman Mildred J. Selonick V – W Jon & Jacqueline Seymour Benjamin Van Wye Ildiko Sherman Joyce Van Wye Eli Shupe & Toby Ruben Ruth Ann Voet Brian & Julie Siekmann Cedric W. Vogel Donald & Linda Siekmann Bethany A. Vondran Irwin & Melina Simon Linda, Jim & JD Voss Murray & Robin Sinclaire Nancy C. Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sittenfeld Patricia M. Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Skidmore Michael L. Walton, Esq. Adrienne A. Smith Jack & Leann Ward Genevieve Smith & Charlotte Smith (deceased) Mr. & Mrs. Frederick D. Warren William & Judith Smith Daniel & Tina Watcher Sisters of the Transfiguration Paula J. Watters Elizabeth A. Snyder Wayne Wauligman, D. D. S. Ellen & Clark Sole Mark & Lisa Weadick Bill & Sue Sommer Mrs. William N. Weed (Katie) Andrew Speno Mr. Ron Wehmeier Richard & Lois Sprigg Richard & Ervena Weingartner Cherry & Bob Staab David & Sandy Westerbeck Mr. J. R. (Bob) Steelman Michael L. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman Dr. & Mrs. James Willis Bob & Jan Steiner Kelly Koenig Windholtz Nancy M. Stemen Mrs. Beatrice Winkler Julia & David Stephen Betty Ann Wolf Amy Stier & Jeff Brown Stacey & Kathryn Woolley Blanche & Tim Sullivan Carol & Don Wuebbling Steven R. Sunderman Mrs. Dorothy Wuzelbacher Symphony Hotel Inc. X - Z T – U John M. Yacher Dudley S. Taft Margaret Yeiser Thomas L. Tallentire Dr. Shiro Tanaka Please let us know if we have duplicated, omitted or misspelled your name Sue Thacker Call (513) 744-3293 or [email protected] MUSIC HALL Marks 26

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Acknowledgements

Editor: Photo Credits: Kathy Janson Phil Groshong

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