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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013

FAMILY TEAM Chris Arington has his own basketball team. Literally. Full story, A4.

BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Kindervelt 50 hosting Evening of Art By Lisa Wakeland

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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

Indian Hill Primary School first-grader Hazel Stettler, of Kenwood, is ready to join in as the students present their annual holiday music program. The annual assembly, which precedes the students going on winter break, features the youngsters singing and playing musical instruments. For more photos, please see page B1. FORREST SELLERS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

District addresses school safety By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

With recent concerns about gun violence in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., shootings, many schools are taking a proactive approach toward security. The Indian Hill Exempted Village School District is considering plans to upgrade security and install additional security cameras at all of its facilities. The upgrades are part of a five-year capital improvement plan presented to the school board during its January meeting. The plan has not yet been voted on. During the meeting Superintendent Mark Miles and Indian Hill Middle School Principal Josh Kauffman also provided an update about safety and security measures in the buildings.

FOOD Try these meals that are quick, appealing and not budget-busting, including a moist banana bread. Full story, B3

These measures incorporate fire drills, tornado drills which are also referred to as shelter in place drills, and intruder response measures among others. “(It’s) timely to remind staff and the community,” said Miles. Miles said he has considered safety a priority since he started as superintendent of the district last year. “Each school has an up-to-date emergency plan,” he said. Each building has multiple safety drills so staff know what to do, said Miles. Miles said updated plans are submitted to the Ohio Attorney General’s office every three years. Kauffman said fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis and shelter in place drills are typically conducted once a

month during tornado season, which is generally considered between April and June. A shelter in place drill is also conducted in the fall. The schools also have a lock-down drill which involves students and staff confining themselves to a classroom during an emergency situation. Board Vice President Kim Lewis said it is important that safety training be age appropriate, adding that younger aged children might not necessarily know what to do in a certain situation. Miles said staff and administrators regularly participate in safety training sessions. Both Miles and Kauffman said the district has a good relationship with the Indian Hill Rangers and the local fire department.

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IF YOU GO » What: Kindervelt 50’s Evening of Art to Benefit the Heart » When: 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. » Where: The 21c Museum Hotel downtown, 609 Walnut St. » Tickets are $100, and include light food, a dessert bar and drink tickets. » Visit Kindervelt 50’s Facebook page to learn more or buy tickets. » The benefit raises money for the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

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It’s a party for a good cause. Kindervelt 50, which is comprised of women from Indian Hill, is hosting its first fundraiser for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center on Saturday, Jan. 26. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the new 21c Museum Hotel downtown, 609 Walnut St. Tickets are $100 each and include light food, a dessert bar and three drink tickets for beer or wine, said fundraiser co-chair Tamara More. “We raise money for Children’s (Hospital), and this year the money is going toward the Heart Institute,” she said. This is the first fundraising year for the Heart Institute’s Neurodevelopmental, Educational and Learning Center. Every few years, Kindervelt selects a new area to raise money for and its based on the needs of the hospital, More said. Kindervelt 50 is aiming to raise $100,000 at this year’s benefit, she said. The “Evening of Art to Benefit the Heart” also includes a silent auction, cash bar, music from DJ Matt Joy, event photography by Framester and special guest artist Sloan Showalter. “Most of us have children and most of us have had to take them to Children’s Hospital,” More said of the Kindervelt group. “It’s such a wonderful place and they do such wonderful work. We’re trying to continue the great programs they have there.” The Heart Institute’s Neurodevelopmental, Educational and Learning Center is a special program designed to address the psychosocial and education needs of children with complex heart problems, according to the hospital’s website. Research shows that children with complex heart problems have a higher risk of speech or learning disorders, attention, behavioral or emotional problems, and delayed fine and gross motor skills. The new clinic includes many specialists who work with children and their families to identify and address these issues. Tickets are available on Kindervelt 50’s Facebook page. Contact More, 265-3875, with questions.

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