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WESTERN HILLS PRESS

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Price Hill Day at Coney Island is July 20 Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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Chuck Hausman, a UPS driver who has logged more than 2 million miles with no accidents over 35 years, attributes his clean driving record to vigilance and good training.

UPS driver logs 2M miles, 35 years, 0 accidents Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Chuck Hausman has logged more than 2 million miles during his 35 year career as a driver for UPS. Over three and a half decades, the average driver of about 13,500 miles a year would have been involved in at least two accidents. Yet, with four times that number of miles under his belt, Hausman has had no accidents. Zero. Aside from a speeding ticket at age 16, his driving record is clear of any traffic citation, both at work and off the clock. Hausman, who began driving for UPS at age 19, defies the

statistics, and has earned a spot in the company’s Circle of Honor, which recognizes drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for at least 25 years. The group numbers 8,703 across the company’s 108-year history, with 1,613 inducted worldwide this year. The resident of Cleves, who has had long-distance routes driving semi trucks as well as local routes in package vehicles, has had no accidents in 35 years, avoidable or otherwise. He attributes his clean record to vigilance and good training. It helps that he’s a patient man, too. He’s working third shift, starting at 3 a.m. driving a double trailer to Hamilton, where he breaks down the contents

before heading back to the Sharonville hub. At times Hausman has driven local routes, dropping off packages at homes and businesses. He’s also driven longer routes, up to 250 miles each way in a semi truck. “Sitting up higher, we’re able to see farther,” he said of driving the semi. “You’re constantly looking in the mirror, every five-to-eight seconds. “You memorize what vehicles are coming up on you and how fast they’re going.” The key is anticipating what those drivers might do, and being ready for it. “You can’t let your guard down at any moment.”

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PRICE HILL – July is here, which means it’s time for Price Hill residents to make the journey east to partake in a summer tradition at Coney Island. The 101st annual Price Hill Day at Coney Island is set for Wednesday, July 20. Hundreds of residents will gather at the amusement park for a day of rides, games, picnics and splashing in Sunlite Pool. “It’s a great community tradition that brings neighbors together,” said Flo Sparks, a Price Hill Historical Society member who serves on the event’s planning committee. Dating back to 1915, the celebration at Coney was started by the former Price Hill Civic and Business Men’s Club. More than 20,000 Price Hillians made the trek to Coney for the inaugural Price Hill Day. Businesses in the neighborhood closed for the day and people took off work to attend the event. Price Hill Day at Coney Island continued until the early 1970s, when it was moved to Kings Island for a few years. It was then held at Stricker’s Grove for many years, and the historical society took over sponsorship of it and moved it back to Coney Island in 2000. Rob Geiger, a former historical society coordinator who helped resurrect the event at Coney, said many people who have since moved away from Price Hill still make it a point to attend the day at Coney. “It’s old home week,” he said. “It’s nice to get reconnected again with everyone.” Dave Sparks, Flo’s husband and an historical society member who is also on the planning committee, said the event now typically draws about 700 to 800 people. Last year’s attendance was down a bit with roughly 450 guests, likely due to the fact it took place a week earlier than usual, he said. “We hope to rebound and have a big success this year,” he said. Historical society board member Joyce Meyer said she attends the event every summer and enjoys seeing families spend time together and all the children running around. “Our primary goal is to keep the tradition alive. We do this for

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Price Hill youngster Eric Tharp took a break from swimming and riding the rides at Coney Island to eat some lunch under the Lost River Shelter at last year’s Price Hill Day at Coney. This year’s event is July 20.

the neighborhood,” she said. “It’s very affordable and a great opportunity for families to do something together in the summer.” Mrs. Sparks said they’ve developed a nice working relationship with the folks at Coney Island over the years and the park offers a good deal for Price Hill Day. She said the cost is $18 for ages 5 and older and $6 for children ages 2, 3 and 4. Children 2years-old and younger get in free. Admission includes all the rides, Sunlite Pool, the shows, miniature golf, paddle boats and parking. The park’s Lost River Shelter will once again be reserved for the day and families are encouraged to bring food for picnicking. Regular admission is $25.95, plus $9 for parking for those who don’t buy tickets in advance. Mr. Sparks said the planning committee works hard to organize Price Hill Day, but it’s rewarding. “I have a lot of good memories from Coney, and now my kids get to enjoy it,” he said. “It’s fun. I like to see all the kids having fun.” Tickets can be bought, cash only, at Cincinnati Federal bank branches in Price Hill or Miami Heights, Radel Funeral Home on Neeb Road in Delhi Township or the Price Hill Historical Society & Museum on Warsaw Avenue. Call 251-2888 for information. Vol. 88 No. 35 © 2016 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


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