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Addition under way

Those driving past, living near or attending Armstrong Chapel have likely noticed work has begun on the church’s construction project. There was an official groundbreaking ceremony in August, and work began in early October on the project that will add another worship center, more classrooms and a gathering space, among other amenities. Pastor Greg Stover said workers are currently excavating the basement area below what will become the temporary worship center. SEE STORY, A2

Budding artists

Fifth-graders at Indian Hill Elementary School have a chance to create their own art exhibition. Julie Pfeiffer, an art specialist at the school, introduced the idea of a presentation called “Gallery Talk” this year. The students pick their best painting to show family and staff and then provide a description of the work and what inspired it. SEE STORY, A5

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Hey kids! It’s time to start writing your letters to Santa and send them in to the Community Press, where they will be published on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Please send your brief letter to Santa to Melissa Hayden, Santa’s Helper, 394 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140 or via e-mail to mhayden@communitypress.com. Be sure to include your child’s name, age, the community you live in and the Community Press paper you read, as well as a telephone number we can use to contact you if we require additional information. You may also include a nonreturnable photogaph (or JPG image) that may appear with your letter. Letters and photos are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13. For the Postmaster

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Demand for locally grown food is on the rise, and Turner Farm is hoping to parlay that interest into more local residents taking farming into their own hands. The Indian Hill farm is hosting a free seminar Tuesday, Nov. 17, for those interested in community supported agriWhat’s culture, distribugoing on? t i o n What: Turner Farm is methods hosting a free seminar on and the farming and community c h a l supported agriculture lenges of programs gardenWhen: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. ing in an Tuesday, Nov. 17 urban Where: Turner Farm, setting. 7400 Given Road There is no cost for T h e this event, but e v e n t reservations are required w i l l by Tuesday, Nov. 10, and include a can be made by calling panel of 561-7400. seven experts from local farms, ranging from Melinda O’Briant at Turner Farm to Gretchen Vaughn, owner of Greensleeves Farm in Alexandria, Ky. Sally Godschalk, Turner Farm education and outreach director, said Turner’s community supported agriculture program, which allows people to sign up to receive weekly supplies grown on the

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Melinda O’Briant, garden manager at Turner Farm, will be one of several panelists at Turner’s seminar on Community Supported Agriculture. The event is free and for those interested in farming from home. farm in exchange for a fee and work done in the fields, has actually been turning people away due to the program’s growing popularity. She said the farm decided to host the event so people could

learn how to farm, however small the crop, themselves. “It’s always nice to know who grows your food,” she said. O’Briant said there were 54 members in Turner Farm’s community supported agriculture pro-

gram, with more than 30 people being turned away. She said some of the memberships are split among more than one family. “We’re probably serving 70 families,” O’Briant said.

Bring Rookwood pottery to history event By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

What’s next? Here’s a look at some upcoming events from the Indian Hill Historical Society: • Trim-A-Tree Party, Tuesday, Dec. 1 • Village Christmas Party, Sunday, Dec. 6 • One Room Schoolhouse Experience, two weeks in January and February

Rookwood pottery hasn’t been created in Cincinnati since 1967, but the historic pieces of work are getting a welcome revival thanks to a local group. The Indian Hill Historical Society is hosting its “Rookwood Pottery” program Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The event will feature a guest speaker who will discuss the history of the pottery, and anyone who owns Rookwood Pottery is invited to bring their pieces to be

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What: “Rookwood Pottery” program, presented by the Indian Hill Historical Society When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 Where: The Little Red Schoolhouse, 8100 Given Road Attendees are asked to bring their pieces of Rookwood pottery to the event, which will feature a gourmet brunch. Reservations are required. $25 for members, $30 for guests. For more information, call 891-1873.

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Anita Ellis, deputy director for curatorial affairs for the Cincinnati Museum of Art, will be the guest speaker for the Indian Hill Historical Society program, “Rookwood Pottery.” Ellis has written several books on the subject. discussed during the presentation. Rookwood pottery was created between 1880 and 1967 in Cincinnati and is marked with either a reverse “R” and a “P” or simply the word “Rookwood” on the pottery. Anita Ellis, guest speaker and

deputy director for curatorial affairs for the Cincinnati Museum of Art, said Rookwood Pottery is highly technical and is considered stylistically “beautiful.” She said much of her talk will be focused the pieces of Rookwood pottery brought in by attendees.

“I will talk about the history of Rookwood through their pieces,” Ellis said. Ellis has written several books on the pottery, and says she’s seen approximately 20,000 pieces from the era. Terry Quin, the program chairwoman, said while she isn’t an expert on Rookwood pottery, she has gained a strong interest in it since beginning work on the program. She said learning about this particular piece of local history is the driving force behind this program’s expected success. “It’s a real piece of Cincinnati history,” Quin said.

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vating the basement area below what will become the temporary worship center. He said the construction has led to a “minor inconvenience” with some areas closed off to church members and a portion of the parking lot taken up by the construction fence. Despite that, Stover said he’s happy to see work taking place. “We’re excited to actually be in the building process,” Stover said. While the church is pleased to be moving forward, residents once opposed or at least skeptical

of the project are closely monitoring the situation. Elizabeth Bieser, who lives directly across from Armstrong on Drake Road, said though the construction is in its earliest stages work is moving along and the site has been “wellorganized.” She said the noise has been a concern, but she and other residents agreed to let workers work from 8 a.m. to sunset in order to finish the project as quickly as possible. “We’re making the best of it,” Bieser said.

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Correction

A story in the Oct. 29 edition of the Indian Hill Journal should have said the Kindervelt No. 50 group raised a total of $51,000 in 2008.

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Tobi Iacono of Indian Hill and Karen Harmon of Sycamore Township along with West Chester residents Mary Jo Byrnes Speed and Becky Byrnes Gumbleton again accepted the responsibility of the Catalog Committee for Mount Notre Dame’s Grande Gala “Pearl of the Orient.” The committee is responsible for writing and editing all items for the auction catalog. They also store the gifts and write descriptions of donations reflecting the style and theme of the event. “Working on this committee for the past couple of years has been a lot of fun and very rewarding,” said Gumbleton. “The night of the Gala makes it all worthwhile. It is a great event that benefits all the students who attend Mount Notre Dame High School.” The Grande Gala, scheduled for

March 6, 2010, relies heavily on volunteers, sponsors, current and past parents, alumnae, local business and community support. “Without their enormous energy of time, talent and treasure, the Gala would not be possible,” said Gala Director Jackie Siders of Loveland. “MND is so grateful for the committee chairpersons and volunteers, who last year exceeded 400 in number. Their involvement makes MND a truly special and blessed environment for educating young women.” Many levels of sponsorship and donations are being accepted. All proceeds from the event will help support Mount Notre Dame’s commitment to providing a Catholic education students, including scholarship and tuition assistance opportunities. For more information, call Siders at 821-3044.

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Fifth-graders at Indian Hill Elementary School have a chance to create their own art exhibition. Julie Pfeiffer, an art specialist at the school, introduced the idea of a presentation called “Gallery Talk” this year. “It’s an opportunity for the students to share their work and (get) feedback,” said Pfeiffer, who also owns a business in Montgomery called Imaginattic. The students pick their best painting to show family and staff and then provide a description of

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Fifth-grader Colin McQuinn, right, discusses his still life painting with Emily Rowe of Indian Hill during a recent Gallery Talk at Indian Hill Elementary School.

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the work and what inspired it. Matthew Hayes, 11, showed off a sports-themed painting he had done. “It’s for all the kids in the class to show our parents our work and get their comments,” said Hayes. Classmate Austen Rowe, 11, drew a still life of a pineapple. “I like how some parents already paint so they can compare their paintings to ours,” he said. Pfeiffer, who is a resident of

Madeira, said the students have an opportunity to learn about various artistic styles and compositions. One of the student’s images is of a toy box done in an Impressionist style. “I like that (the students) made choices about what they would paint and the medium they would use,” said parent Susan Whitman of Indian Hill, who attended a recent Gallery Talk.

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The St. Ursula Villa Student Council Officers kicked off the SuperVilla Raffle Rally at a pep rally Sept. 4. Since then, the committee has netted close to $40,000 for the school. Student council members are, first row from left, Julie Ivers (Loveland), Tassy Taylor (Anderson Township), Sarah Mahon (Anderson Township), Patrick Gunning (Indian Hill), Jack Caudill (Hyde Park), Meredith Stautberg (Anderson Township), Hannah Schube (Anderson Township); second row, Maureen Kimutis (Anderson Township), Bridgette McShea (Anderson Township), Emma Siegel (Anderson Township); third row, Jake Larmann (Anderson Township), Jay Shanahan (Hyde Park), James Heskett (Glendale).

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Fifth-grader Tucker McMullen shares his artistic inspiration with his mother, Stephanie McMullen, left, and Susan and Mark Whitman during a Gallery Talk at Indian Hill Elementary School.

National Merit semifinalists

Several St. Xavier High School students were named semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition. They are, from left: front row, Ryan Donnelly (Mason), Michael Tontillo (Mariemont), Joe Cassiere (Western Hills), David Huber (Anderson Township), Noah Johnson (Harrison), Dennis Trinh (Mason), Brett Geiger (Maineville), Hirsch Matani (Sharonville), Brian Hurwitz (Wyoming), Will Beischel (Glendale), Daniel Weber (Forest Park), John O'Connor (Newtown), Alec Pawlukiewicz (Sharonville), Patrick Kimutis (Newtown), Sam Lipari (Forest Park); back row, Sean Drake (Anderson Township), Alex Longi (Indian Hill), Nick Scheper (Guilford, Ind.), Logan Hood (Mt. Healthy), John Muething (Deer Park), David Berger (White Oak) and Ed Horgan (Dayton). PROVIDED

Several Cincinnati Country Day School students have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their achievement on the collegelevel AP Examinations taken in May 2009 and prior.

Students from Indian Hill include: Scholars with Distinction – Alexandra Brown, Patrick Daly, Amanda Meixner; Scholars with Honor – Nicholas Bender, Isaac Guttman, Fletcher Pease; AP Scholars – Fabrizio Aquirre, Megan Bonini, Meredith Hritz.

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CCD stalls at district

The Cincinnati Country Day boys’ soccer team advanced to the district semifinals in the tournament before being eliminated by No. 4 Dayton Christian 4-0. No. 7 CCD defeated No. 14 Clark Montessori 1-0 on Oct. and defeated No. 8 Mariemont 1-0 on Oct. 24.

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• Cincinnati Country Day boys shut out Mariemont High School 1-0, Oct. 24, in Division III Sectionals. CCD’s goalkeeper, Ryan Galloway, made eight saves. Rob Pierce scored the goal. CCD advances to 10-6-1 with the win. • Indian Hill High School girls shut out Mariemont High School 1-0 in overtime, Oct. 26, in Division II Sectionals. • Indian Hill girls shut out Waynesville High School 1-0 in overtime in Division II District Finals, Oct. 29. Katie Markesbery made nine saves for Indian Hill. Susan Plunkett scored the goal. Indian Hill advances to 12-4-4 with the win. Indian Hill will play Madeira, Nov. 4. • Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy boys beat Waynesville High School 2-1 in Division III Sectionals, Oct. 24. Jack McIver and Craig McGinlay scored CHCA’s goals. CHCA advances to 8-6-3 with the win. • Seven Hills boys shut out Cincinnati Christian 4-0, Oct. 24, in Division III Sectionals. Ian McNamara made one save for Seven Hills. Brandon Williams, Matt Cohen, Hill and Walker Schiff scored Seven Hills’ goals. • Seven Hills boys shut out Madeira 1-0, Oct. 27, in Division III Sectionals. Ian McNamara made five saves for Seven Hills. Hill scored the goal. Seven Hills advances to 16-1-1 with the win.

Ursuline finished

An overtime loss to Turpin High School, 1-0, during the Division I Sectional Championship finals ended the season for Ursuline Academy’s girls’ soccer team. The sectional finals concluded Monday, Oct. 26, as Ursuline fell just short of advancing to the district finals. Ursuline finished at 13-5-1 overall including a 2-1 record during Division I post-season play. Ursuline, the No. 4 seed in Cincinnati’s Division I sectional bracket, opened tournament play with a first-round win Oct. 19 over No. 30 Mount Healthy, 9-0. The Lions bested No. 10 Kings, 1-0, in the sectional semi-finals Oct. 21 before falling to No. 7 Turpin, 1-0. Desirae Ball led the Lions with 34 points this fall including 17 goals. Ursuline keeper Erika Wolfer led the Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League across all three of its divisions with nine shut-outs.

MND field hockey done

Mount Notre Dame’s varsity field hockey team ended its season with a tournament loss to Saint Ursula, 1-0, during the Division I District Championship finals Saturday, Oct. 31. The MND girls posted a 2-1 record during tournament play before being eliminated by Saint Ursula. In the first round Oct. 22, MND bested Ursuline, 2-1, to advance. MND posted a shut-out during the Division I District Championship semi-finals Oct. 29 with a win over Oakwood, 1-0. Saint Ursula advanced to the Division I State Championships with its win over MND.

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The Moeller Crusaders may have lost the battle for the GCL championship but are already focusing on winning the war. “We have to just put the St. X loss behind us and go on to the next game,” Moeller head coach John Rodenberg said. The Crusaders (9-1) are the No. 2 seed in Division I region 4 and will have a first round game with No. 7 Middletown (9-1). Moeller will be looking to rebound from a 13-10 loss to St. Xavier and the 10 points was the lowest output for the Moeller offense all season. “We moved the ball in the second half and showed we could do it. We’ll get there,” Rodenberg said. “We knew that game would come down to who made the most mistakes and we made too many mistakes in that game. The fumbled punt gave them three points, and we lost by three.” Middletown finished third in the GMC and suffered only one loss all season, a 10-7 loss to Colerain. The Middies are led by the top quarterback in the GMC, Caleb Watkins. He leads the conference in passing with 1,447 yards and 13 touchdowns. Middletown outscored its opponents by an average of 40-9 but didn’t play as difficult a schedule as Moeller’s. Rodenberg said St. Xavier played a good game and that he hopes to have a second go at the Bombers in the regional finals. “They are a good team, I give them a lot of credit,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll meet them again in the regional finals.” While Moeller lost to St. Xavier, the Crusaders would not have to face another GCL team until the regional finals. St. Xavier, if the seeds hold, would face Elder in the semifinals. Moeller, if

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Indian Hill’s Mick Thomas chases down Wyoming quarterback Kyle Seyfried for a sack. Indian Hill lost in the final seconds to Wyoming 50-49 in the final game of the regular season. victorious against Middletown on Saturday Nov. 7, would face the winner of the No. 3 Anderson v. No. 6 Lakota West game. The loss was tough for Moeller fans, but fans are optimistic about a playoff run. “I really think Moeller should’ve beat St. X and I definitely think they can put a playoff run together,” said Moeller fan and 2006 graduate Anthony Luciano. “There’s just something special about this team.” Some past players are simply happy to see Moeller back near the top of the city again. “The proud football tradition is a part of what makes the Moeller family so speical,” said 2004 alum Mike Cronin, who played offensive line for the Crusaders. “It warms my heart to see the blue and gold near the top of the state again.”

just missed out on the 2009 Division VI playoffs as the Indians finished No. 9 in the Division VI Region 24 Harbin Ratings at 7-3 overall. CCD finished with a 10.78 computer average with Covington High School finishing at No. 8 with a 7-3 record and 11.35 average. The top eight teams advanced to the Division VI playoffs, making CCD the first team out in Region 24. CCD last made the play-

offs in 2004 and will have to wait another year to snap the streak. The Indians suffered a loss to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 14-5, in week 10 to end the regular season. In week 10, CCD senior Max Dietz rushed for 67 yards on 27 carries during the Indians’ loss. Dietz also connected on a 23-yard field goal in the first half. Dietz cracked the 1,000-

yard rushing mark for the second-consecutive season in week 10. CHCA’s Alex Swartz led the Eagles with two rushing touchdowns against CCD. Swartz was also 19-of31 passing for 200 yards. CHCA led CCD by a 14-3 margin at halftime with only two points scored by either team in the second half. The Indians started the season at 5-0 before posting a 2-3 record during the final five weeks of the 2009 campaign.

Wyoming 50, Indian Hill 49

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Indian Hill quarterback Sam Hendricks blows past a Wyoming defender during an 80-yard touchdown run. Hendricks had 269 rushing yards against Wyoming as the Braves fell short in the final seconds, 50-49.

Indian Hill’s CHL-win streak was snapped at 39 after a last-second loss to Wyoming 50-49 in the final game of the regular season. Indian Hill led 35-21 at one point and led 49-42 with less than a minute to play. Indian Hill was led by quarterback Sam Hendricks, who ran for 269 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries. Reid Lockwood, Jeremy Dollin and Jacob Bauer also scored for Indian Hill, who finished the season at 6-4.

CHCA 14, CCD 5

Cincinnati Country Day

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Moeller running back Tucker Skove (2) is wrapped up by St. Xavier defenders. Moeller faces Middletown in the first round of the Division I playoffs.

Indian Hill, CCD runners advance to state Local high school cross country runners advancing through regionals travel to Scioto Downs in Columbus for the 2009 State Championship Saturday, Nov. 7. The state meet begins at 11:05 a.m. with a trio of

girls’ races followed immediately by three boys’ races. The Regional Championship was held at Memorial Stadium in Troy Oct. 31 for all Cincinnati runners from Divisions I-III. The top four teams and top 16 indi-

viduals advanced from regionals to state. Below is a list of some local state qualifiers:

Division II Girls

Division I Boys

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11, Alanah Hall (Cincinnati Country Day), 20:06.03.

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November 5, 2009

Indian Hill girls soccer continues to roll Of the 16 teams remaining in the Division II girls state soccer tournament, three of them are from the CHL. Indian Hill is one of those three after winning two straight overtime games en route to a district championship. “I’m very excited with how the season has gone, especially the second season,” Indian Hill head coach Amy Dunlap said. The key for the Braves’ postseason success, according to Dunlap, has been experience. “We’re a young team overall so it took a little while to get them believing we can compete with and beat the best in the state,” Dunlap said. “You never know how a team will come together, but we have a lot of new people and they have surpassed expectations.” The Braves have only three seniors on the roster, but that leadership has been

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Indian Hill’s Liz Dammeyer, left and Madeira’s Kristin Richardson battle for the ball in a game earlier this season. Indian Hill has been on a tear in the postseason. critical for the newer players. Indian Hill has six freshmen on the playoff roster. “I can’t remember the

last time we had that many freshmen on varsity,” she said. “The seniors have been terrific all year. They set a great example for our

younger kids.” Indian Hill’s seniors are Courtney Lucien, Katelin Randall and Sara Matasick. The Braves have been led by a strong defense in the postseason. Goalkeeper Katie Markesbery has nine shutouts on the season in her first year at the position. In front of her, Bryn Brendamour, Maddie Slattery, Liz Dammeyer and Jeannette Jinkinson, have been outstanding, Dunlap said. Offensively, the Braves have been led by Kaeli Flaksa, who is the team’s leading scorer, and Susan Plunkett, who has scored some big goals for the Braves, including the overtime goal against Waynesville to win the district title. Outside of the district title, Indian Hill has had plenty of highlights in 2009. Among those would be defeating Mariemont twice when the Warriors

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The Braves also played a very difficult out of conference schedule, including games against Badin, Fenwick and Cincinnati Country Day. Indian Hill advances to play Madeira Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Lakota West High School. “It will be a tough game,” Dunlap said. “We need to maintain our defensive presence, which has been fantastic, and find a way to score some goals.”

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Indian Hill has politely declined Symmes Township’s suggestion that the village help pay for improvements to the water line in Camp Dennison. Do you think Indian Hill should help pay for improvements? Why or why not? No responses. What is the scariest movie you’ve seen? The scariest movie villain? What made them so scary? “Mothra/ Rodan? As a youth it terrified me and I think some others that saw it for the first time as I did in certain parts. “As I became older and saw it again it no longer frightened me at the point in time as the initial viewing.” Frightened Into A Frenzy “I can’t remember the last scariest movie I saw ... maybe ‘Poltergeist’ ... living in today’s society is scarier than I can handle.” Florence “I don’t watch scary movies. The evening news is frightening enough for me.” G.G. “I wouldn’t waste my money on today’s ‘scary,’ i.e. blood, violence, gore, sex, etc. but a long, long time ago I loved what I thought was scary was all the Frankenstein movies. “What your imagination can dream up is a lot scarier.” Duke “Scariest? ‘The Exorcist’! The reverse spider walk down the steps scene makes me leave the room. At that point, what’s the use for a priest? Al Gore’s ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ is pretty scary.” T.S. “I would have to say the scariest movie I ever saw was ‘Psycho’ directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It was a 1960 black and white “who done it” thriller. “As opposed to today’s blood and guts (make you sick) movies this one really kept you on the

Next question Do you plan to attend a Veterans Day event in your community? What does the day mean to you? Every week the Indian Hill Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to indianhill@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. edge of your seat. “Plus seeing it in the theater added to the suspense. ‘The Exorcist’ was a close second. “Most of today’s scary movies are more about special effects and less about acting and directing. Go figure!” T.D.T. “Stephen King’s stories always terrorize me: I am afraid of kids on Big Wheels, cornfields, fog, clowns, proms and Saint Bernards.” K.G. “The scariest movie would be ‘Poltergeist’ and the scariest villain would be Freddie Kruger. “The suspense made the movie scary and Freddie’s killing methods made him a real baddie.” B.N. “I saw ‘The Birds’ and ‘Psycho’ when I was about 8. Seeing the birds pick at the women’s head is still gross; in ‘Psycho,’ the shower scene. “The second would be ‘My Bloody Valentine.’ The laundromat dryer shot said it all to turn the stomach.” S.B.T. “By far – Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho.’ The suspense held me, I never knew what would happen next. “There is a scene where the door flies open and Anthony Perkins comes running out with knife in hand. I was scarred for life. “Let’s just say that to this day, when I am in my mom’s cellar, I keep looking around at all the doors down there expecting someone to pop out. (Now she knows why I always run up the stairs).” C.A.S.

OFFICIALS DIRECTORY LOCAL

Indian Hill Village Council

Village of Indian Hill: 6525 Drake Road. Phone: 561-6500. Web site: www.ihill.org. Mayor Eppa Rixey; Vice Mayor David T. Ottenjohn; council members Joseph Beech III Susan K. Holzapfel, Lindsay McLean, Keith Rabenold and Mark Tullis. City Manager Michael W. Burns; Assistant City Manager David M. Couch; Chief of Police Chuck Schlie; City Solicitor Donald L. Crain; Clerk-Comptroller Paul C. Riordan; Fire Chief Steven Ashbrock; Public Works Superintendent John Davis; Tax Commissioner Constance Eberhart; Water Works Superintendent John Davis. Schools

Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools

Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools Board of Education: 6855 Drake Road. Phone: 272-4500. Web site: www.ih.k12.oh.us. Indian Hill school board meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Indian Hill High School, 6845 Drake Road. Board President Barb Hopewell; Vice President Ted Jaroszewicz; board members Molly Barber, Elizabeth Johnston and Tim Sharp. Superintendent Dr. Jane Knudson; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mark Ault; Treasurer and Business Manager Julia J. Toth, 2724513; Director of Pupil Services Lisa Huey; Transportation Supervisor Cynthia Ketterer; Facilities Director Ken Stegman and Director of Communications Martha Stephen.

FEDERAL

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt

2nd District includes nearly all the northeastern and eastern Cincinnati communities. Local: Kenwood office – 8044 Montgomery Road, Room 540, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; phone 791-0381 or 800-784-6366; fax 791-1696. Portsmouth office – 601 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662; phone 740-3541440. In Washington, D.C.: 238 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; phone 202225-3164; fax 202-225-1992. E-mail: jean@jeanschmidt.com Web sites: www.house.gov/schmidt

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown

Cincinnati: 425 Walnut St. Room 2310, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-3915; 684-1021; fax 684-1029 . Washington, D.C.: C5 Russell Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510; phone 202-2242315; fax 202-224-6519. E-mail: None available yet Web site: www.brown.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich

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Telephone rates, consumer protections are at risk Legislation being considered by the Ohio General Assembly will likely raise telephone rates and will significantly reduce consumer protections. Ohioans across the state deserve fair, competitive and reasonably priced telephone service. For this reason, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) opposes Senate Bill 162 and House Bill 276, legislation backed by the telephone industry that would deregulate local telephone service and have significant negative consequences for Ohioans across the state. The proposed legislation harms consumers by allowing rate increases, weakening consumer protections, reducing low-income customer benefits, lowering service quality standards and failing to expand broadband access in rural areas of Ohio. The proposed legislation: • Allows rate increases. Telephone companies will be able to raise their monthly rates for basic telephone service by $1.25 every year. Also, non-Lifeline customers will likely face an additional surcharge to pay for part of the Lifeline discount. In some areas of the state, there is no alternative to landline telephone service and only one provider offers this service. Some Ohioans could face telephone rate increases of up to 20 percent to 40 percent over the next few years, with no alternative. • Weakens consumer protections. The current Minimum Telephone Service Standards – a set of rules and consumer protections – would be replaced with weaker laws, leaving customers with fewer rights to address grievances. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would lose its authority to order automatic monetary credits for customers

when telephone companies do not comply with certain standards. The legislation adversely affects current proJanine consumer tections on such Migden- important matOstrander ters as disconCommunity nection, reconand Press guest nection s e c u r i t y columnist deposits. • Reduces low-income consumer benefits. Currently, hundreds of thousands of low-income Ohioans benefit from discounts on basic landline service through the Lifeline program. The proposed legislation limits the eligibility of Ohioans who can benefit from the Lifeline discounts, eliminates their protection from rate increases and severely reduces the program’s educational marketing efforts. Many eligible consumers will not be informed about the availability of a significant discount off the price of their basic local telephone service. • Lowers service quality standards. For example, the time companies have to restore an out-ofservice telephone line increases from 24-72 hours. While current rules require telephone companies to provide automatic credits for outages of 72 hours or longer, the legislation takes away the PUCO’s authority to order those credits if this standard is not met. Customers will need to file a formal complaint, including coming to Columbus for a hearing. Being without service for many days puts consumers, especially seniors and those needing emergency services, at risk and serves as a disincentive for com-

panies to expeditiously restore service. This could lead to deterioration in service quality. Phone companies may cut jobs because they will be less compelled to repair service promptly. • Fails to provide broadband access to all Ohioans. Expanding consumers’ access to broadband is important for economic development and job creation. Access provides customers with opportunities, including the ability to receive telephone and Internet service over a high-speed connection. Access to broadband provides competition in places where currently none exists. Some of Ohio’s economically depressed areas suffer because of their inability to access highspeed Internet through broadband services. • Fails to protect consumers who have bundled telecommunications services. Customers who receive a package of telecommunication services do not receive minimal safeguards. For example, there is no time requirement for telephone companies to install bundles, restore outages or reconnect a customer who has been disconnected for non-payment. There also is no limit on the deposit a company could charge to begin telephone services. The only protection for customers is the forbidding of “unfair or deceptive” practices. The OCC urges consumers to contact their legislators immediately and let them know the importance of keeping basic telephone rates affordable and maintaining consumer protections for telephone services. For more information, consumers can contact the OCC at www.pickocc.orgor 1-877-PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622). Janine Migden-Ostrander is the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel.

Goal for 2011 election: ‘Eleven in Eleven’ for village council I was inspired to write this editorial after briefly reviewing the council candidate statements in the Indian Hill Bulletin published on Oct. 2 of this year. I did so the morning after attending the school board’s forum (more about that later) and I submitted this editorial knowing it would run after the 2009 elections. If you have a moment, look at those council candidate statements. Of the seven Mayor’s Nominating Committee’s endorsed candidates six have closing statements addressing their priorities if elected. Their priorities include: “To work to preserve”; “to help preserve”; “maintain established traditions”; “protect the unique character”; “preserving the character”; and “preserving the values and traditions.” Not only are the similarities striking in the choice of priorities and language used but more dispiriting is the defensive nature of the language. It sends the message that change is to be feared and avoided.

David Turner Community Press guest columnist

Change is inevitable – you can plan for it and hopefully by that guide it or you can withdraw from it and let it occur passively and accept whatever outcome results. Contrast that with the tone set by the school board

candidates. The school board candidate forum was constructive, engaging, proactive and empowering. The candidates each had clearly thought a great deal about their responsibilities. They discussed topics in a public forum which were far ranging and important. These topics included the interrelationship between the quality of our schools and the value of our properties and the future of the village as a community. It was an inspiring evening. Each of the four candidates would undoubtedly bring value to the

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school board should they be elected. I would gladly vote for them as village council candidates given the depth of thought and obvious level of commitment to big picture, proactive thinking they have made. What’s “Eleven in Eleven?” you may ask. It is a goal to see 11 candidates run as independents for the Village Council in 2011. There are already three committed. There are others who have expressed an interest. While there will be some sharing of information and technical support as to how to run as an independent candidate there will be no “alternative slate.” The 11 will run independently with their own thoughts, on their own, with their own proposals for actively making the village an even better place to live. If you are interested in learning more as to how you can run as an independent for Village Council in 2011 (its easy), please feel free to contact me at 314-6027 or kturner1@cinci.rr.com. David Turner lives in Indian Hill.

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5, 2009

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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Melanie Poston is owner of Tulips on Erie. The boutique-style store specializes in home items and fine gifts.

Store specializes in unique home items The location may be different, however, the boutique-style atmosphere and attention to customer service hasn’t changed at Tulips on Erie. The business recently moved to it’s new location on Edwards Road. The store specializes in home items and unique gifts. Owner Melanie Poston described Tulips on Erie as “smart, expressive, practical and pretty all in one special place.” The store opened in Hyde Park Square in 2007. “I wanted a walk-in boutique atmosphere,” said Poston, who previously worked in fashion. Tulips on Erie has a variety of items, including Juliska ceramics and handblown glassware, Beatriz Ball handmade aluminum products such as tableware, serving trays and

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Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Located at 3446 Edwards Road. Call 533-1838. bowls and a wide assortment of candles. “We strive to find unique and special items for the home and gift giving,” said Poston. “You can stop in and pick up a quick hostess gift for a dinner party (or) a wedding gift on the weekend.” Poston said Tulips on Erie has also started a bridal registry. The store is located at 3446 Edwards Road. For information, call 533-1838. By Forrest Sellers. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@ communitypress.com

THINGS TO DO

Student delegates to the Northeast Community Challenge leadership conference pose in front of Acton Lake at Hueston Woods.

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Student leaders present workshops conference The 17th annual student leadership conference presented by the Northeast Community Challenge Youth Coalition gave student delegates the opportunity to develop their leadership capacity and to hear expert speakers. The Youth Coalition consists of student body leaders from Archbishop Moeller High School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Sycamore High School, and Ursuline Academy. Delegates were nominated by the above mentioned respective schools. At the two-day conference at Hueston Woods Conference Center and Resort, the Youth Coalition conducted five interactive workshops. Student delegates had the opportunity to develop the following skills: leadership/character development, problem solving/goal setting, group dynamics/team building, conflict management/emotional intelligence and

how to build a school climate of respect. Student delegates also participated in communication exercises and an outdoor Leadership Challenge Course. Invited speakers included: Daniel Cummins, associate dean of students/director, University Judicial Affairs at the University of Cincinnati, who spoke on “Leadership, Ethics and Integrity.” Officer Tom Wagner of the Montgomery Police Deptartment, who delivered “Caught in the Web,” a presentation educating about the importance of Internet safety, and Dr. Loretta Novince, a developmental psychologist and consultant for the conference, who presented on the developing adolescent brain. The student delegates discussed teen issues with a panel of professionals with expertise in health and nutrition, adolescent development, law

enforcement, and self-defense. The panelists included Wagner, Officer Kristy Baker, Dr. Michele Gottschlich and Dr. Gene Donatell. The conference culminated in a strategic planning session, during which the students served as a focus group for the new NECC Youth Coalition “Respect” campaign, a social marketing campaign that will be targeted at today's youth and the topic of respect and social cruelty. The mission of the Youth Coalition is to promote student leadership, community service and positive youth development. The Youth Coalition is a project of NECC, funded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy through a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Drug-free Communities Grant.

On stage

Mariemont Players Inc. is presenting “A Tuna Christmas” at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Columbia Township. Two actors portray all the wacky inhabitants of Tuna, Texas. The cost is $17 and reservations are recommended. The play will continue through Nov. 22. Call 684-1236.

Antiques show

Moeller Band Boosters is hosting the Moeller High School Antique Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Moeller High School, 9001 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. The event features more than 100 dealers. Concessions are available. Admission is $4. Call 791-1680.

Run or walk

race. Proceeds to benefit Matthew 25: Ministries. Local 12 Sports Director Brad Johansen will kick-off the race. The cost is $20, $15 students. Registration is required. Call 793-6256 or visit www.hunger5k.org.

Education, enrichment

Cincinnati Family Magazine is hosting the 2009 Education and Enrichment Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sycamore Plaza, 7800 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. It is for parents to meet oneon-one with schools, day cares, music, dance and performing arts studios plus a variety of enrichment products and services. Includes stage performances, giveaways, and promotions from exhibitors and merchants. The event is free and family friendly. Call 252-0077 or visit www.cincinnatifamilymagazine.com.

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Lake Isabella stocks yellow perch in lake Anglers won’t have to travel all the way to Lake Erie in search of yellow perch. For the first time, Lake Isabella is stocking this popular pan fish. Yellow perch average eight to 12 inches long and can be caught on wax worms, minnows and small lures. Many anglers enjoy catching perch because they not only provide great sport but they are considered one of the finest eating freshwater fish. Anglers are limited to six yellow

perch per visit. Rainbow trout will also be stocked at Lake Isabella every Friday through Nov. 13. Lake Isabella is a 28-acre lake with an outdoor fishing pier and full-service boathouse. Fishing is from the bank or by rental boat. Children 12 and under and Golden Buckeye Card holders may fish free daily. Those ages 13 to 59 may purchase a daily fishing ticket for $9.50.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, N O V. 5

EDUCATION

Intuitive Development Training, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Develop psychic skills using tarot cards and spirit artwork. Learn old-fashioned art of tea leaf reading, flame messages and clairvoyantly seeing with inner eyes. Beginners start 6:30 p.m.; advanced, 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations required. 791-9428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef. Freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 574-1849. Indian Hill.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds. Free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

The Rusty Griswolds, 9:30 p.m. Bar SeventyOne, 8850 Governors Hill Drive. Ages 21 and up. $10. 774-9697. Symmes Township.

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Nick Thune, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Exercise Aches and Pains, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to deal with normal aches and pains that occur when exercising regularly. $20. Registration required. 9856712; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Bone Voyage Band, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Cactus Pear Southwest Bistro, 9500 Kenwood Road. 791-4424. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Nick Thune, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students and military. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

All Shook Up, 7 p.m. Ursuline Academy, 5535 Pfeiffer Road, Besl Theatre. Elvis jukebox musical comedy. Story of small-town girl who dreams of hitting road and guitar-playing roustabout who shakes things up. $10. Tickets required. Presented by Ursuline Academy Stage Company. Through Nov. 8. 791-5791, ext. 1802; www.ursulineacademy.org. Blue Ash.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For those who suffer from hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 5872437. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 503-4262. Montgomery. F R I D A Y, N O V. 6

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

ART OPENINGS

Immortality: Revisited, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave. Photographs by Linda Tabler. Exhibit continues through Nov. 30. Presented by The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati. 2973700; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

All Shook Up, 7:30 p.m. Ursuline Academy, $10. Tickets required. 791-5791, ext. 1802; www.ursulineacademy.org. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - THEATER

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. Holiday comedy. Two actors portray all the wacky inhabitants of Tuna, Texas. $17. Reservations recommended. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through Nov. 22. 684-1236. Columbia Township. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 7

ANTIQUES SHOWS

Moeller High School Antique Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Moeller High School, 9001 Montgomery Road. More than 100 dealers. Concessions available. Benefits Moeller High School Band. $4. Presented by Moeller Band Boosters. 791-1680. Kenwood.

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Crafty Kids’ Camp and Mom, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Children and their moms create a Thanksgiving/fall candle and centerpiece while learning new crafting skills. Ages 8 and up. Family friendly. $25 for child and mom (includes all supplies). Registration required. 7934558. Blue Ash.

CRAFT SHOWS

Fall Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Some 50 crafters and vendors. Pumpkins available on front lawn. Free. Presented by Children’s Council Ministries. 7913142; www.cos-umc.org. Montgomery.

EDUCATION

2009 Education and Enrichment Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sycamore Plaza, 7800 Montgomery Road. For parents to meet one-onone with schools, day cares, music, dance and performing arts studios plus a variety of enrichment products and services. Includes stage performances, giveaways, and promotions from exhibitors and merchants. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Family Magazine. 252-0077; www.cincinnatifamilymagazine.com. Kenwood.

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FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

FESTIVALS

Novemberfest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road. Obstacle courses, moonwalks, giveaways, karaoke, dancing, gymnastics and dance demonstrations, sport activities, music, food and more. Free. 527-4000. Fairfax.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Linton Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions, 10 a.m.-10:35 a.m. Dancing Day. Bach, Vivaldi and Irish jigs. Dance along with cello, piano, flute and Irish penny whistle. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Educational and interactive chamber music performance. Ages 2-6. Family friendly. $12 for four tickets; $4. Presented by Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions. 381-6868. Kenwood.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Nick Thune, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

All Shook Up, 7:30 p.m. Ursuline Academy, $10. Tickets required. 791-5791, ext. 1802; www.ursulineacademy.org. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - THEATER

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.

RECREATION

Hang at the J, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Indoor waterpark, games, dinner, movie and snack. Wear gym shoes and socks and bring swimsuit and towel. $27, $20 siblings. Registration required. 761-7500. Amberley Village. S U N D A Y, N O V. 8

ANTIQUES SHOWS

Moeller High School Antique Show, noon-4 p.m. Moeller High School, $4. 791-1680. Kenwood.

FOOD & DRINK

Turkey Dinner, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. St. John Vianney Parish, 4448 Berwick St., Dinner and raffles. $9, $5 children and seniors. 271-5490. Madison Place.

ON STAGE STUDENT THEATER

All Shook Up, 2:30 p.m. Ursuline Academy, $10. Tickets required. 791-5791, ext. 1802; www.ursulineacademy.org. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - THEATER

A Tuna Christmas, 7 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Pastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500. Loveland.

PROVIDED.

Matthew 25: Ministries is hosting the Fighting Hunger 5K Run and Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. The event includes door prizes and refreshments after the race. Proceeds to benefit Matthew 25:Ministries. Local 12 sports director Brad Johansen will kick-off the race. The cost is $20, $15 students. Registration is required. Call 793-6256 or visit www.hunger5k.org.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Sunday Celebration, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Kids Ministry, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 6778500. Loveland. Sanctuary Preparation Prayer, 10:15 a.m.10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500. Loveland. Worship Services, 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road. Free. 891-8181. Madeira. Worship Services, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. MadeiraSilverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave. Free. 791-4470. Madeira. M O N D A Y, N O V. 9

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

CIVIC Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds. Free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.

FARMERS MARKET

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

Weight Loss Booster, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to plan healthy meals, jump-start your metabolism and pinpoint and change behaviors that lead to overeating and weight gain. $125. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 7934500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Room 13. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Kenwood. Overeaters Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Room 16A. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Montgomery.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Madeira Woman’s Club Meeting, 7 p.m. Paul Daugherty presents “What I do, how I do it, and what I hope to convey to my readers.” Madeira City Building, 7141 Miami Ave. 793-9484. Madeira. HOLIDAY - VETERANS DAY Veterans Day Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park, Corner of Hunt and Cooper roads. Paul Brondhaver, keynote speaker. Ohio Military Band performs. Luncheon follows ceremony at Blue Ash Recreation Center with entertainment by Ohio Military Band. $4 luncheon. 745-8510. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Cincinnati All Star Showcase, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Cincinnati’s best stand-up professional comedians. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 9849288. Montgomery.

SHOPPING

Glamour, Glitz and Girlfriends, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road. Latest fashion styles and beauty tips. Includes appetizers, desserts and cocktails. Celebrity jewelry designers and information on how to make your legs look and feel great. Free gift bag and info on heart and stroke. Benefits American Heart Association. Ages 21 and up. $35. Reservations recommended. Presented by Vein Solutions. 8428863. Madeira.

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 1 0

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Tri State County Animal Response Team Meeting and Training, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Cat Handling Skills in Temporary Shelter Facility. Best Friends Pet Care, 11216 Gideon Lane. Volunteer meeting and disaster preparedness training for animal rescue. Free.7028373; www.TriStateCART.com. Sycamore Township.

EDUCATION

Astrology Class, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6. Beginning to Intermediate Astrology with Pam Gallagher. Certification available. $30. Registration required. 984-2293. Madisonville. PROVIDED

The Bank of Kentucky Center hosts the Royal Hanneford Circus from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8.50-$38. Visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

PROVIDED

Steely Dan’s Rent Party Tour comes to the Taft Theatre at 7:30 p.m. for two nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 10-11. On the first night, the duo will perform the complete live version of “Aja,” and on the second night, “The Royal Scam.” For tickets, call 877-598-8703 or visit www.livenation.com.

Life

Indian Hill Journal

November 5, 2009

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Indian Hill Journal

Life

November 5, 2009

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Indian Hill Journal

November 5, 2009

BRIEFLY ing held in Cincinnati and hosted by the Garden Club of Cincinnati. Indian Hill residents Judy

Williams and Mary Ida Compton received the Zone Civic Improvement Award for their leadership and initiative in creating the Hyde Park Farmers Market. The market provides a venue for urban residents and local farmers to buy and sell fresh locally grown food. For complete information, visit hydeparkfarmersmarket.com. In the category of Garden History and Design, Phillip C. Long of Indian Hill was awarded the Historic Preservation Award for his dedication to the Taft Museum of Art, A

National Historic Landmark, and his perseverance in its preservation, renovation, and expansion. Garden Club of Cincinnati member, Stella Williams Hassan of Indian Hill was honored for her leadership and vision in creating Grand Valley Preserve, to protect unique and important wildlife species for future generations. The Garden Club of America is comprised of 199 member clubs with more than 17,500 members in 40 states. The Garden Club of Cincinnati was founded in

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The Art Academy hosts ‘Carniball’ on Nov. 14 The Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Alumni Association announces its biannual Beaux Arts Ball “Carniball” Saturday, Nov. 14. The event is from 7 p.m. to midnight at Gameday Café, 537 East Pete Rose Way, downtown. The festival fuses the performance aspects of the circus carnival with the Art Academy’s own artistic talent and flair. Side show acts by Dante’s Gypsy Belly Dancers, Pickled Brothers, acts of amazing feats of skill, Jamming Talent Productions Aerial Show, Presto Paul escape artist and acts by fire-breathers are among the attractions. Commissioned artworks of one-of-a-kind puzzle games called “Artist Blocks” by renowned artists such as Thom Shaw, C.F. Payne, Jay Bauer, John Ruthven and more will be featured in a live auction. Plus original circus posters created by Art Academy students will be auctioned off. A raffle of merchandise and gifts valued up to $1,500 will top off the night. Other features include live music by Buckra and body painting by Fabulous Faces by Jen. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be provided by Queensgate Catering Service, and a cash bar will be available. All funds raised from Carniball will support the Art Academy’s Faculty Development Fund. The goal through this fund is to help offset some of the expenses needed to support the faculty and to continue to provide the highest quality of education for Art Academy students. Tickets are $50 general admission (reservations recommended but not required). There is free parking across the street on East Pete Rose Way.

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Community

November 5, 2009

BUSINESS UPDATE H&M opens

International retailer H&M will open its Kenwood Towne Center store at 7875 Montgomery Road noon Thursday, Nov. 5. The store will offer affordable fashion-forward style options, including women’s, men’s and children’s clothing as well as lingerie and accessories. H&M hours will be 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call the store at 791-1178.

New business

American Pie Consignment has opened at 7004 Center St. in Madeira, next

to Creations By Melody. The shop has and is accepting these items: new to barely used women’s designer clothing (no alterations except hemming); accessories (shoes, scarves, pashminas, jewelry, handbags, etc.); home goods (light fixtures, rugs, furniture); hard cover books; CDs and DVDs; and small electronics (iPods, cameras, kitchen gadgets). American Pie Consignment will assist the children’s charities Kenzie’s Closet and the Boys and Girls Club of Cincinnati through sales. Store hours are 11 a.m.3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information,

call consignee Susie Gaynor at 703-7673 or Rachel McLane at 520-4128.

One-year celebration

Designs by Dawson is celebrating one year in Madeira this November. An anniversary open house will be conducted 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Attendees may enter to win a large gift basket. Refreshments will be served. Located at 7713 Camargo Road, the store offers original invitations, stationery, holiday announcements, gift wrap, tags and more. Owner Dawson Bullock works one-on-one with clients to design customized hand-made correspondence to fit their needs. For more information, visit www.designsbydawson.com. cincinnati.com/community

Indian Hill man leads Ohio lake cleanup A group of local Cincinnati environmentalists, known as AET (Ag-Environ Tech, LLC), headed by John E. Conlan of Indian Hill, has been actively focused since 2007 on an ecological solution to the crises level sediment and E. coli pollution problems at Grand Lake St. Marys, Ohio’s greatest (13,500 acre) inland water resource. Their project is known as Challenge at Grand Lake (CGL). Over the past five years, the beaches at Grand Lake St. Marys have often been closed due to the high E. coli counts, and sediment composed of topsoil run-off, manure fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, waste from failed septic systems, petroleum products and dumped solids, flowing into the lake

for the past 100 years. It has now reached 16 feet in several areas of the lake, thereby Conlan reducing the water level to six feet. The AET group, in cooperation with the Battelle Institute in Columbus, has developed solutions to both of these problems. AET is dedicated to restoring and maintaining Grand Lake St. Marys to a healthy condition using a business approach to ensure that the project will remain financially self-sustaining. Toward that end, the company is working with state Rep. John P. Adams (78th District), state of Ohio agencies and the Battelle

Institute. The key benefits of this Challenge at Grand Lake project are recycling of an abundant natural resource (sediment); higher quality intake water for Celina, Ohio, citizens; maintaining lakefront residential and commercial property values; and re-establishing Grand Lake St. Marys as a desirable vacation destination with odor- and pollutionfree swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, water skiing and camping. In addition, AET will establish Earth and Environmental Science scholarships at the Lake Campus of Wright State University that will require recipients to share responsibility for stewardship of the lake. For more information, call AET at 271-7888.

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The third annual Houses of Hope Gingerbread Contest and Display is taking registration for participants. The show, which is the largest collection of gingerbread structures in the Midwest, is open to bakers of all levels and ages. There are several categories – professional, adult, families, students, teens, youth and scout troops – with more than $6,000 awarded in prize money. The gingerbread houses will be on display Dec. 4-6 at the Cincinnati Shrine Center on Wm. Howard Taft. Complete information and online registration is available at www.cincyhousesofhope.com. Houses of Hope has donated more than $150,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati since 2007. For more information, visit www.cincyhouses ofhope.com.

Community

November 5, 2009

Indian Hill Journal

RELIGION About religion items

“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.

The Community Press welcomes news about a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation or any special activity that is open to the public. Deadline: Two weeks before publication date. E-mail: indianhill@communitypress.co m with “religion” in subject line Fax: 249-1938.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com .

Church of God of Prophecy

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Mission Maniacs (children kindergarten-sixth grades) will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Memory candles will be made for families that have lost loved ones during the year. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Haiti Mission Trip 2010 sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February. Call the church office for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142;

Preschool has openings for the 18-24 month Parent’s Day Out classes. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Choose one or two days a week. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and play with children his/her own age, while you get some much needed time to yourself. Call Stacy at 6834256. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Connections Christian Church

The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is hosting “Life’s Healing Choices for Women,” a one-day conference with Sandra Morgenthal PCC, S, CCFC, RN, of Professional Pastoral-Counseling Institute, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. She will share on topics that are pertinent to women’s needs for this day in society. Topics include: Nurturing Relationship Skills, Answers for Anxiety and Depression, Compassion for Grief and Loss, and Caring Like Christ in Culture. There is a fee of $15 per person for the day. Included in the cost of registration is a copy of the book “Life’s Healing Choices,” a catered lunch and child care. Registration is required by Nov. 6. Call 791-8348 or e-mail marcia@connectionscc.org. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16.

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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

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Indian Hill Journal

On the record

November 5, 2009

POLICE REPORTS INDIAN HILL

At Carolines Trail, Oct. 13.

Incidents/investigations Burglary Door of residence found open at 7175 Given Road, Oct. 14.

Domestic dispute

At Muchmore Point, Oct. 13.

Property damage

Boom truck struck power line at 6350 Shadyglen, Oct. 12.

Recovered property

Camera found at Stephan Field, turned in at 6300 Drake Road, Oct. 13.

About police reports The Community Press obtains reports on file with local police departments. We publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. Following disposition of

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ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245 Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave

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EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

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EVANGELICAL COVENANT

3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy

INTERDENOMINATIONAL Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com

Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894

UNITED METHODIST

Cincinnati Opera will present the spectaculaire 2009 Opera Ball, the “Bal du Moulin Rouge,” a French-themed black-tie affair honoring longtime Cincinnati Opera benefactors Cathy and Tom Crain, Saturday, Nov. 21. Inspired by Cincinnati Opera’s presentation of Puccini’s La Bohème in 2010, the Bal du Moulin Rouge will transport guests from the Music Hall Ballroom to the glamorous and romantic Moulin Rouge. Swaths of

red, purple, and orange, glittering lights, and entertaining surprises throughout the evening will evoke the legendary Parisian cabaret. Tickets are $250 for individuals; $300 and $500 for hosts and hostesses; $3,000 and $5,000 for corporate and individual table sponsorships; “Late Night at the Moulin Rouge” tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Contact Christine Reed at 768-5520 or creed@cincinnatiopera.org for details.

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Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc.org

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MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Sunday Worship 10:45am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:45am Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 Years"

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CHURCH OF GOD

Marilyn A. Tr to Brown Nancy E.; $285,000.

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Convenient hours, including evenings and weekends. Plenty of parking.

AMERICAN BAPTIST

cases in the court system, individuals may supply The Community Press with documentation of the disposition for publication. To contact your local police department: • Indian Hill Rangers: Chief Chuck Schlie, 561-7000.

PRESBYTERIAN MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am

Church School for Everyone 10:10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243

Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648

Jeff Hill • Minister

www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am

FAITH CHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street (Newtown)

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

www.cfcfc.org Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship & Bible Study Service 7pm Sunday School - All Ages 9-10:00am New National Seminary Emerging www.Kingswellseminary.org

Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com

www.community-cleveland.com/cc/uccoakley Judy Jackson, Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”