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Point of view
Though it was published about a year ago, the book “Indian Hill: A Point of View” continues to be on the minds of both its creators as well as readers. The book, which consists of paintings by local artist Leslie Shiels and anecdotes by William Chatfield, was published by the Indian Hill Historical Society last year. FULL STORY, A2
Tree debris
An Indian Hill resident is upset because she spotted someone dumping tree debris on village property near her home. Village resident Suzi Hackett said she recently noticed two suspicious-looking pick-up trucks near her home carrying tree debris. FULL STORY, A4 For the Postmaster
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Bucket brigade
Enjoying the sights and sounds of the Indian Hill Fourth of July parade while waiting to fill their buckets with candy are Tim and Kelly Brown’s children, left to right, Caroline, 2, Sarah Grace, 5, and Henry, 2. The Brown family lives in Indian Hill.
Celebrating independence Neighbors enjoyed the Indian Hill Independence Day parade, picnic and fireworks July 4.
Enjoying hot dogs and a laugh at the Indian Hill Fourth of July picnic are, left to right, Rick and Diana Jones and Marcie and Mark Longenecker of Indian Hill. DAVE DOVE/CONTRIBUTOR
Hosbrook Road study almost done By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Sycamore Township is closer to calming traffic on Hosbrook Road. The traffic calming study composed of residents, township officials and representatives from the city of Madeira is near completion. The township will conduct a public meeting in the next few months before decisions are made on which steps to take on Hosbrook. During the hearing, township officials and representatives from Brandstetter Carroll Inc., the engi-
neering company involved with the traffic calming study, will give residents more detail on the construction of sidewalks and other options, Molloy including gateways and landscape islands at intersections along the road. Sycamore Township Administrator Rob Molloy said that the gateways could include a left turn lane at Euclid Avenue.
Ben Brandstetter from the traffic calming study committee said that the island gives the illusion of a restriction along the road which would slow traffic at the intersections. Molloy said the public meeting is being conducted to keep the residents involved. He also said the Board of Trustees may not take the entire study as a whole. “They could take a combination of any of it,”Molloy said. Molloy said a date for the public meeting has not been chosen, but it could be as early as August.
For the 29th year, the Cincinnati Ladies of Charity will be holding its annual “Treasure Mart” for conscientious shoppers and to assist those in need. The sale, held Saturday, July 18, at St. Gertrude Church, features thousands of items at low prices. Proceeds from the event will benefit needy families in the Cincinnati area. Indian Hill resident Marsha Belk, who’s co-chairing the event and whose mother started the fundraiser 29 years ago, said with the economy still struggling, not only will the proceeds of the sale benefit those in need, but there may be more people shopping who need items for their home. “We’ve got a feeling a few more people that will be there shopping who need to be there shopping,” she said. Like many charitable organizations, the Ladies of Charity have What’s found an going on? increase in W h a t : Treasure those in need, while Mart, a large d o n a t i o n s rummage sale held are more dif- by the Ladies of ficult to come Charity non-profit organization by. When: 9 a.m. to However, 3 p.m. Saturday, T h e r e s a July 18 Dorsey, presWhere: St. ident of the Gertrude Church, at organization, the corner of said reason- Shawnee Run Road able prices and Miami Avenue The sale is open and a good cause should to the public and drive shop- there is no cost of pers back to admission. For the Treasure information about Mart, which donations, the sale, or volunteering, g e n e r a t e s contact Theresa long lines of Dorsey at 497-1764. consumers waiting just to get in the door. “This is our major fundraiser for the year,” she said. Dorsey said Ladies of Charity is seeking additional volunteers to help with the sale, as well as more donations.
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The Ladies of Charity Treasure Mart brought huge crowds to St. Gertrude Church last year.
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