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homefrontThe Of f ic ia l Publ icat ion Of The HOAs Of The Her itage Club, The Woods, And Medinah At Her itage Club
March 2013
Residents of Heritage Club: Be certain to read the article “We Were Serious! Please Consider Serving Your Homeowners’ Association!” on p. 24 of this issue
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ON THE COVER The Ahmed family
It’s one of my favorite times of the year again . . . springtime! The dreary days of winter will soon be gone as we welcome the arrival of a brand new season. How wonderful it will be to see the green grass and enjoy the fresh spring air.
Of course, March is also popular for all of those basketball lov-ers too. How fun it is to gather around the television set for March Madness! What a wonderful time to round up family and friends and watch your favorite teams score some hoops. It’s also a great time to snap some snapshots at any March Madness parties you may have.
With that in mind, keep your stories and pictures coming! It makes our day to hear from our residents and that means YOU! So even if you haven’t reached out to us before, we welcome
your input and ideas for the Heritage HOMEfront. We are here to make it the best neighborhood publication possible! So feel free to share any family news or neighborhood news with us.
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FINANCIAL SERVICESEdward Jones, Bill Lendl(513) 777-5555
FITNESSTitle Boxing Club(513) 779-8221
FLOORINGMarket Ready Home Services(513) 289-9231
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Crime Stoppers
The accompanying tables show a break-down of police activity for the one month and twelve month periods ending January 15, 2013. These summary tables are com-piled from Mason Police incident logs for the periods. These statistics remind us that we should always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that we see to the Mason police (925-2525). This report does not cover residents of the Woods as their subdivision is outside the jurisdiction of the Mason Police Depart-ment.
“If you must leave your car outside a locked garage, take care to remove any valuables at night” – Mason Police
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Please send all pictures and story ideas to [email protected] by March 20th. We look forward to including them in an upcoming edi-tion of the Heritage HOMEfront!
Spring Break Vacation PicturesAre you planning a special getaway for spring break with your family? Whether you are going anywhere from Florida to Cali-fornia (or anyplace in between), we would love to feature your vacation pictures here in the Heritage HOMEfront. How fun it is to share your travel tale with others!
Business Owners WantedWe are in need of resident business owners for our popular Business Beat feature. If you own your own business, we would love to hear from you. What a great way to build up clientele by reaching out to the residents of your local neighborhood!
Precious Pets NeededDo you have a Fido or a Rover in your household? Wouldn’t your precious pet love to be famous and be featured in your neighbor-hood publication? Of course! That’s every animal’s dream. Why don’t you let your neighbors know all about your bundle of joy by sharing your family friend with the Heritage HOMEfront!
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Meet Neighbors….eat free food….try a new restaurant
Are you sick and tired of slaving over the stove every night? Isn’t time you deserved a break from cooking dinner? If so, why don’t you join us for this month’s Restau-rant Review? It would be great to have you! Our featured restaurant this month is the Rail House, located on 40 Village Square in Glendale. In case you are not familiar with it, this restaurant is where the Iron Horse Restaurant used to be and is now under new management. Come
check it out for yourself ! Our outing will be on March 19th from 6:30–8:30.
In exchange for this FREE opportunity to sample dishes at the Rail House, resi-dents are asked to provide their input regarding the experience.
Please note that residents are also asked to pay for their own “adult” beverages and provide a tip of $5 per person for the great service.
If you are interested in attending, please email Beth at [email protected]. We do have limited seating for this event, so please RSVP only if you are positive that you can attend. When all spots are taken, we will start a wait list in the event of a cancellation.
Shout Out...co n g R at u L at I o n S to. . .
Josh Vonderhaar who recently played with his marching band's performance at the Rose Bowl, 1/1/2013. Proud Mom and Dad, Tommi and Joe, and brother Jake accompanied him for the festivities.
The Arand Family, AJ Arand married Maria Sunderhaus on December 29, 2012. AJ is the eldest son of Art & JoAnn Arand on Maxwell Drive.
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Mom, Dad, & gradsIt’s that time of year again – time to hon-or those who mean the most to us! We welcome your notes to Mom for Mother’s Day, notes to Dad for Father’s Day, and notes to any grad that you would like to recognize. It would be wonderful to fea-ture them in the Heritage HOMEfront. Please include a picture as well. What a nice surprise to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Graduation Day. Plus, it can be a keepsake that you can treasure for years to come! It doesn’t get any better than that, does it?
Here’s an example for you:
Dear Mom,I love you so much and am so happy that you make pancakes for me on Saturdays. Thank you for always being there for me, even when I am not perfect.Love,Billy
notes to around the NeighborhoodIn December, Courtney Arand of Max-well Drive was busy giving back to the community. She is a senior at Ursuline Academy and a 4th year member of their National Championship Dance Team. This Christmas season she organized the dance team to adopt a family for Christ-mas through St. Vincent de Paul. All of the girls on the team rallied to donate toys, clothes, and household goods. Courtney took care of informing, collect-ing, and delivering everything to the fam-ily the week before Christmas.
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A Valued Volunteer Who Had the Honor of Attending the Presidential Inauguration of Barack ObamaWritten by Elizabeth McCabePhotos provided by Resident Shakila Ahmad
Shakila Ahmad has been making a difference for others in her spirit of volunteerism since 1992 by joining the Academy of Medicine Alliance of Cincinnati of which she later became president.
This dedicated and devoted woman loves to give back to her community and help those in need. Her efforts are to be com-mended because she has touched many individuals through her community outreach.
Shakila Ahmad has served on the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati’s Board of Trustees since 1995. She has also taken an active part in their interfaith community outreach program. One of the platforms of this group is their Bullying Preven-tion Program. Shakila explains that she presents this program at community organizations, schools, and Sunday Schools. The Bullying Prevention Program called “Bullies and Victims” was established in 2000. This powerful message makes a difference in the lives of others who need to hear its message the most, especially in today’s age where bullying has taken on greater significancethaneverbefore.Bullyingisaproblemeverywhere,Shakila says, “regardless of socioeconomic class or suburban setting.” This issue for children today needs to be addressed in order to tackle it head-on.
As a result of her efforts in the Bullying Prevention Program, Shakila was invited to attend the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. Originally, the president of a national group Shakila collaborates with for outreach and education was asked to go, but because she was unable, she extended the invitation to Shakila. While Shakila was uncertain she wanted to attend because of the crowds and the logistics, she was glad she made the decision to go.
She attended with an East Coast Director of the Bullying Pre-vention Program and they had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Shakila witnessed the Inaugural Parade, the swearing in of the President, and even got to attend the Presidential Ball! That means she got all dressed up in four-inch heels and a beautiful ball gown, and it was all worth it! Not only did she hear Jennifer
Hudson and Alicia Keys sing, but she got to witness an “impor-tant part of the American landscape.”
Shakila shared a quote from George Washington that resonated with her as she watched the inauguration. George Washington stated, “What is most important of this grand experiment, the
Meet Shakila Ahmad: experience it once. Fortunately, due to her exceptional volunteer efforts, Shakila had the trip of a lifetime.
Maybe you are wondering how Shakila got so interested in volunteer work. It’s simple. Shakila shares, “When I was leaving IBM, I wanted to spend more time with my kids.” Plus, she wanted to give back to the community in addition to staying stimulated. Volunteer work was her answer. It is very rewarding to “give back to the community doing work throughnon-profitorganizations.”
Today, Shakila is more active than ever before. In addition to serving on the Board of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, she also serves on the Ohio Humanities Council, the Executive Board of the YWCA, and the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Not to mention managing her husband’s busy medical practice: the Allergy and Asthma Spe-cialty Center.
But that’s not all. This avid volunteer is also a founding member of the Muslim Mothers Against Violence. Shakila has also made a difference in her local com-munity by serving on the board for the National Underground Railroad Freedom
Center and the Cincinnati Preservation Association. Last year, she completed hertermasthefirstwomantoserveasasolo board chair of BRIDGES for a Just Community, a Human Relations Organi-zation. She is simply devoted to making a difference for others and improving our community, which is remarkable. Plus, did you know that Shakila is one of your neighbors? That’s right. She has been living with her family in Heritage Club for seven years now. She loves the people in her neighborhood as well as Heritage Club herself. “It’s just a great community,” she says. “The neighbors are nice and they care about each other.” Shakila also can’t say enough positive things about the club. It’s a “wonderful facility,” she adds, as well as a nice place to go for dinner.
We are so fortunate to have Shakila Ahmad right here in our very own neigh-borhood! We are so proud of her for giv-ingsacrificiallyofhertimeandtalenttomake the world a better place!
United States? Not the election of the firstpresidentbuttheelectionofitssec-ond president. The peaceful transition of power is what will separate this country from every other country in the world.”
Shakila adds that it is an “historic moment as an American citizen” to attend the inauguration. Everyone should
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finD GooD Homes!Information and Photos Submitted by Resident Tracy Cassinelli
In this cold weather we have been hav-ing, it is always good to come home to a warm home. The same is true for our pre-cious pets.
Recently, four kittens were seen out at the clubhouse. They had no homes and were looking for a place to call their own. Fortunately, Dee, who works at the club-house, came to their rescue. She was able to capture two of them.
My son, Jeremy and I, stalked the other two kittens for several days. We were worried about these adorable little crea-tures. What if they got struck by a car? Or froze to death in these brutal winter temperatures? Finally, we came up with
a plan. Jeremy went dumpster diving and we caught one of those little rascals.
That left one on the loose. But he didn’t outwit us. We put our heads together and set up a trap. It worked! We caught the runaway fugitive. Jeremy and I brought them into our warm home and those kit-tens were so thankful! Their purring and fuzzy little bodies made it so worthwhile. We sheltered them for about two weeks andfinallyfoundahomeforone.Asforthe second one, can you guess what hap-pened? Yes, we kept the little thing. And we are so glad that we did. Having a little friend is wonderful. So now four little feral kittens have all now found good homes. What a happy ending!
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Build Your College Resume by Contributing to Heritage HOMEfront Publication!
When it comes down to candidate selection to top schools, test scores and GPA’s are often so close that the largest point of dif-ferentiation can be extracurricular activities with an additional focus placed on community service. Whether the intent is to help build a stronger college resume, gain experience writing for a publication or just for the fun of it, Heritage HOMEfront is open to creative input from the young adults in the neighbor-hood who would like to be involved. In assisting each month, students will have the opportunity to write articles on the people, places and events in Heritage Club as well as contribute creatively to future issues of the publication.
The future direction of the publication is going to depend on the ongoing contributions of the people in Heritage Club and who better to contribute to its growth than the young adults liv-ing in the community today!
TofindoutmoreinformationabouthowtogetinvolvedwithHeritage HOMEfront publication, email Evonne at [email protected] or call at 412-721-0125.
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Please Consider Serving Your Homeowners’ Association!
Submitted by Bill Partridge, HOA President
In a recent issue of the Homefront we asked for help with the important job of managing the Heritage Club Home-owners’ Association. We’re still waiting to hear from you! We know that you are busy with your lives, but please consider serving in this important role. It’s time for other homeowners who care about their community to step up! This is par-ticularly important right now as several of your HOA Trustees will step off of the Board at the next annual meeting to be held in the spring of 2013.
What are the Board of Trustees primary responsibilities?
• Engageapropertymanagertocarryout the day-to-day operations of the property. Currently Towne Proper-ties serves as our Property Manager.
Oversee and maintain the real prop-erty that is a designated common area in the subdivision. This includes land and improvements on that land. Our improvements include our three “guardhouses,” our fountain at the Heritage Club entrance, numerous stone walls and surrounds, etc. Inter-estingly, this property does not include the streets of the Heritage Club sub-division, but it does include the street lights!
• EnforcethedocumentsofourAssocia-tion, including our Declaration of Cov-enants, our By-Laws and Regulations. Appoint the members of our Design Review Committee to ensure that homeowners abide by the requirements of our Architectural Design Guide.
• Developanannualoperatingbud-get and, based on that budget set the annual assessment to be levied on all Heritage Club homeowners. Ensure that all homeowners pay their assess-ment and pursue all legal remedies to collect assessments as may be required.
If you’re a new resident with new ideas you are encouraged to consider joining the Board. If you’ve lived in Heritage Club for awhile and have some ideas you would like to see implemented, you’re encouraged to consider joining the Board. If you would like to participate in your HOA, you can send an email indicating your interest to [email protected] and you will be contacted by a cur-rent Trustee. Alternatively, you can simply contact any of the current Trustees.
We Were Serious!
Do you live in the Heritage Club? Have you recently received an email alert about a break-in that occurred in Hampton Village? If not, then you’re not on our email list. It’s important to be on that list so that you are alerted when there is important news that can impact you and your family. This list is the only way that your HOA can get you a timely notice of important happenings.
If you’re not on that list and would like to be on that list, all you have to do is send an email with your name and address to [email protected] requesting that you be added to that list. It’s that easy!
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Petition to Address New Traffic Hazards on Butler-Warren RoadWritten by Resident Soumya Patnaik
Recent changes as a result of the Butler Warren Road improve-ment project (PID 81988) have created several serious hazards for Heritage Club residents who use Heritage Club Drive and Ross Lane to access their homes. Butler-Warren Road has been widenedtofivelanesbetweenMasonRoadandBethanyRoad,and the speed limit on this stretch has been set to 55 mph. A bicycle/pedestrian path has also been added along the western side of Butler-Warren Road. The following concerns have arisen as a result of these changes:
• MakingaleftturnontoButler-WarrenfromHeritageClubDrive or Ross Lane has become very difficult and dangerous, with traffic approaching from both sides at high speed across fivelanes.Thisisespeciallydifficultfornoviceteenagedrivers,elderly drivers and school buses.
• Sincethebicycle/pedestrianpathisalongthewesternsideofButler-Warren Road, it can only be accessed from Heritage Clubbycuttingacrossfivelanesoffasttraffic.Thiscanbeextremely hazardous for children tempted to take their bikes to the path.
• Withapostedspeedlimitof55mph,driversfeelfreetodriveat 60 or 65 mph, increasing the danger even more.
The only way to address these concerns is to make appropriate changes, possibly including:
1. Reducing the speed limit.2. Adding traffic lights, stop signs, or speed bumps.3. Adding cross-walks for those wishing to access the bike path
from Heritage Club.
As some of you may recall, Heritage Club residents had peti-tioned Warren County to reconsider its plans when the project began, but that petition was denied. Now that the concerns motivating that petition have become all too real, it is impor-tant to make another concerted effort. Several residents of the affected Heritage Club areas have agreed to petition the Warren County Engineer’s Office to conduct a fresh study of the traffic and address the issues.
The new petition has the full support of the Heritage Club HOA Board and a signature drive has started. You can add your voice to the effort by signing the petition, and help by volun-teering to collect signatures from other residents.
Those interested in volunteering should contact Soumya Patnaik, 6844 Heritage Club Drive, at [email protected] or by calling 755-1601.
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Dr. Samina Ahmed: Making the World a Better Place one child at a tiMe
Written by Elizabeth McCabePhotos provided by Resident Samina Ahmed
In an age of childhood obesity and the increase of sedentary time as
a recreational pastime for children, it is necessary that medical profession-als stand on the offensive line of the battle of the bulge. Dr. Samina Ahmed is one such medical professional who makes it her mission to help children achieve optimum health. A pediatri-cian for Group Health in Springdale,
Dr. Ahmed goes beyond the call of duty to help those who need her help the most.
Calling it the “5210” plan of action, Dr. Ahmed explains that eachchildshouldaimforfivefruitsorvegetablesdaily(prefer-ably in different colors), a limit of two hours of screen time (video games, texting, or using the computer), one hour of activity (which can even be walking), and zero “bad” foods (fast foods, sweets, etc.).
Dr. Ahmed has had much success in helping “nutritionally chal-lenged” children, which is her specialty. To evaluate potential patients, she measures their BMI (body mass index). If their BMI is above the 95 percentile, then they are in dire need of assistance. But even a body percentile between 85 – 94 percent warrants action. Her goal is to catch children before it is too late. She aims to intervene by age two.
Dr. Ahmed works directly with the child’s parents to achieve their goals. Helping the child and parent realize that a problem existsisthefirststepinintervention.Motivationisanotherimportant key for action to begin to take place. Finally, the parents have to be on board with Dr. Ahmed to ensure that changes are implemented in the child’s life.
What is rewarding about her practice with nutritionally chal-lenged children is that the results speak for themselves. At the
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beginning of her intervention, patients come to her monthly for Dr. Ahmed to evaluate their progress. After that, visits may become less frequent, but each patient is assessed on a case-by-case basis. One of the rewards of her practice is to see her patients make progress toward their goals.
Dr. Ahmed has been with Group Health for six years now and enjoys her profession as a pediatrician. She resides in Heritage Club with her husband, Abdul Ahmed, who is an orthopedic surgeon. They have two daughters: Sara, who just began her studies at Case Western Reserve University and Sana, who is finishingherfinalyearoflawschoolatCWRU.
Dr. Ahmed loves the neighborhood of Heritage Club. The sce-nic view and friendly neighbors make it feel like home. Plus, she likes to walk at the park of Voice of America which is right around the corner. She attends the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati which is also conveniently close.
We wish Dr. Ahmed the best at Group Health. If you are look-ing for a pediatrician, Dr. Ahmed would love to serve you and your family. Feel free to call for an appointment at 246-7000. Better health is just a phone call away!
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for Heritage Club residents!Written by Elizabeth McCabe | Photos by N2 Staff Member
On January 28th, Heritage Club residents started out the new year right with a Restaurant Review at Claddagh
IrishPub.Locatedon5075DeerfieldBlvdinDeerfieldTowneCentre, Claddagh has all of the Irish favorites that guests have grown to love. The ambiance is also inviting. With high ceilings, hardwoodfloors,darkcherryfurnishings,andafireplaceortwo,it is a welcome place to dine. One guest commented that the restaurant was “rustic and cozy.” Others liked the fact that it was authentic, especially since the manager was from Ireland (and he had the accent to prove it!).
What was on the menu for the evening? A variety of dishes that were selected to impress! For starters, we were served Clad-
Claddagh Irish Pub Served
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dagh’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolls. These were a mixture of corned beef, cabbage, potato, and jack cheese in a fried wonton. This was complemented by the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, con-sisting of spinach and artichoke in a three-cheese blend with a baguette. One guest found this dish to be one of his favorites of the night.
And the appetizers kept coming! Yuengling Battered Shrimp were brought out to sample. The shrimp for this entrée are tossed in a sweet chili sauce and served with a sweet chili aioli. It was a nice treat for the taste buds. Of course, let’s not forget the Loaded Pub Chips either. These were loaded with cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and green onion.
But the best was yet to come! We were served Claddagh’s Fish, anAtlanticCodinanalebatter.Thisfishwassimplydelectable,melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Not only was it fresh and flaky, but it was also not greasy (which is difficult to pull off if your fishisfried).Butbelieveitornot,anotheritemtookfirstprize– the Shepherd’s Pie. The Shepherd’s Pie was a combination of ground beef, root vegetables, peas, onions, and herbs, and boy, was it tasty! Best of all, it was topped with a hefty helping of mashed potatoes. Who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? Guests rated this dish as “wonderful.” It was that good!
To round out our Irish fare for the night, we couldn’t pass up Claddagh’s Irish Beef Stew. This entrée consisted of “tender cubes of beef, carrots, onions, and mushrooms slow-cooked in a burgundy wine sauce.” This was a nice way to end our dinner.
But the night wasn’t over just yet! Claddagh was also happy to serve us dessert and their selections did not disappoint. How could you go wrong with classic chocolate cake or bread pudding? This bread pudding was something special too with apples and raisins over whiskey cream sauce, drizzled with caramel. Of course, it was topped with whipped cream, which made it all the better.
Residents had nothing but positive things to say about this Irish pub. The food was fresh, locally-sourced and made to order. It doesn’t get any better than that! Plus, it’s always great to know that you can get your Irish favorites right here in Mason.
So if you can’t take a trip across the pond, you might want to just drive down the street to get something tasty to eat. Clad-dagh Irish Pub would love for you and your family to stop in to getyourfixofallyourIrishfavorites.WhetheryouarecravingShepherd’sPieorjustanorderofFishn’Chips,youdefinitelycan’t go wrong at this restaurant. They have something for everyone here. Feel free to give them a call today (770-0999) or check out their website for more information: www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Your mouth will thank you later.
DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section provided products and/or ser-vices free of charge in exchange for this review.
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cornerkidskidsThe Goddard School®, located at 754 Reading Rd. in Mason, OH, recommends trying new activities with your child!
Materials:• Cleardishwashingliquid• Pre-mixedtemperapaintsinavarietyofcolors• Aluminumfoilmuffinpan• Paintbrushes
*Children should have adult supervision throughout this activity.
Directions:1. An adult should mix about 1 Tbsp. of dishwashing liquid
with 1/2 Tbsp. of paint. The mixture should have a creamy consistency, like house paint.
2. Pour various paint colors into the wells of a muffin pan to create a pallet.
3. Children can paint “sunny day” scenes on windows and slid-ing glass doors. Use a different brush for each color.
TIP: Keep paint away from windowsills and woodwork. To removetheartwork,ortofixamistake,wipewithamoistpaper towel.
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No task is too great or too small for this concierge service. They run errands of all sorts. Whether you have an unpleasant task that you are dreading (like supermarket shopping) or are stressed out over your overbooked schedule, Sue of Best Friend Errand Service would like to come to your aid. Best Friend Errand Service is available for personal use, small businesses, and corporate customers. They tailor their services to meet your unique, individual needs. They can even act as your personal assistant. What could be better than that? This concierge service offers pick up/drop off services (dry cleaning, video returns, library books, meals, prescriptions, pack-ages, and so forth). They also provide personal assistance (party assistance/staffing, vacation checks on house, special occasion reminders, and waiting for service men to arrive at your house). This simply makes life easier for homeowners. Best Friend Errand Service can also take the drudgery out of your day by shopping for you! Just provide them with a gro-cery list and they are able to do the rest. This is a valued service because it prevents impulse buying and can save your time on a task that you would rather not do. Besides shopping, don’t forget to call Best Friend Errand Ser-vice for moving too. Who wants to pack up all their dishes in boxes? Or try to box up a study or bedroom? Why not let Sue and her team take the hassle out of moving for you. Their ser-vices will put your mind at ease as you leave it to them. But that’s not all! Best Friend Errand Service can also act as your personal concierge on your wedding day, helping the bride and her family enjoy the day as they should. Or, they can offer assistanceinyouroffice,includingfiling,Internetresearch,and
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Phoebe Walker: A Girl Who Loves Sports of All SortsWritten by Elizabeth McCabePhoto provided by Walker Family
Phoebe Walker is a newcomer to the Heritage Club neighbor-hood. Arriving with her family in March of last year, she is
learning all about the great things that Heritage Club has to offer. One of the best things about living in her home on Heritage Club Drive is that the “club is so close,” she excitedly tells me.
A short walk away, Phoebe takes advantage of tennis lessons with her sister, Maggie, on a weekly basis at Heritage Club. Phoebe also can’t wait to get her feet wet in the pool at Heritage Club as well, which is destined to be another summer pastime of hers. Plus, Phoebe is old enough to go to the pool this sum-mer without a chaperone which she is very excited about!
In addition to tennis and swimming, Phoebe also excels as a dancer. For the past four years, Phoebe has studied ballet and jazz. Ballet and jazz take time, discipline, and dedication, but working hard is nothing new to Phoebe.
Phoebe is a student at St. Susana’s in the eighth grade. She hopes to sign up for cross country in the fall and track this spring. Considering that Phoebe enjoys tennis, swimming, bal-let, jazz, track, and cross country, you could say that Phoebe is a well-rounded athlete who loves sports of all sorts.
However, don’t be left with the impression that Phoebe does not have any time for fun. This is hardly the case. She loves to use her pass to go to Kings Island and ride Flight of Fear with her friends,whichisdefinitelyajaw-droppingadventure.Butthat’snot all Phoebe likes to do.
Phoebe is also a true “bargain hunter,” I’m told, and she loves to shop until she drops. She likes to frequent Kenwood Towne Cen-
Meet Maggie Walker: An Eleven-Year-Old Who Loves Life!Written by Elizabeth McCabe
tre. There are so many stores in this mall that Phoebe admits that she doesn’t have a favorite. She simply likes the “whole mall.” And who can blame her?
Plus, you will be happy to know that Phoebe is “very respon-sible,” Donna, Phoebe’s mother, informs me. She loves children and would love to land a babysitting job in the community in the near future.
Although Phoebe has no idea what her future holds, there is no doubt that the sky is the limit for this teenager! We are so happy that Phoebe loves her new home in Heritage Club! Best of luck, Phoebe, to whatever you decide to do in life!
the Heritage Club community wel-comed them with open arms.
Donna, Maggie’s mother, comments that “everybody was so welcoming.” She is amazed that it so easy to meet people. Being here in Mason only since last March, it is important to secure roots in a new neighborhood, which has been easy to do.
Maggie loves her new neighborhood, too, and tells me that “everyone is so nice here.” She loves the fact that “everyone goes over to each other’s house,” which makes the neighborhood more than just houses on a street, but a real community where people care about one another.
Maggie is a student at St. Susanna’s and is in the sixth grade. But she also wants to go back to the perfect paradise of Aruba.
Aruba is a “favorite family vacation spot,” and it’s no secret why. The light blue ocean water coupled with the warm tem-peratures make it enjoyable for anyone to frequent. Donna tells me that Maggie is excellent at paddle boarding and there is no better place to do this than the Carib-
bean, of course. She is even better than her mother at this water activity (which is a run-ning joke with the family).
When Maggie is not vacationing, she loves the outdoors. Going outside is always an enjoyable pastime as well as playing golf and tennis. Maggie and her sister, Phoebe, take lessons at Heritage Club with tennis professional Julie. They have lots of fun in their lessons and are learning all kinds of different tennis strokes. In addition to tennis, Maggie also likes to play golf and also takes golf lessons at Heritage Club with Rob. Mag-gie also hopes to expand her hobbies to include jazz and possibly tap. How much fun is that?
Although she is young, Maggie’s future plans are looking bright. Her career aspiration is to become a lawyer. Maggie knows the power of persuasion and feels that this will come in handy with the law profession. Getting people to do what she wants them to do is a quality that Mag-gie hopes to use to her asset profession-ally in the corporate world. For someone
who isn’t even a teenager yet, you can tellthatMaggiedefinitelyhassolid dreams and hopes for her future.
A description of Maggie’s life wouldn’t be complete without telling you about the pets in her household. She has a total of three dogs which bring joy into her life. Three four-footed friends always add liveliness to the Walker household. Then again, how could we forget about Bruno, the Walker’s parrot, who likes to mimic Donna? With the assortment of animals, Maggie always has a playmate, doesn’t she? But this pet-lover wouldn’t have it any other way.
We just want to welcome Maggie and the Walker family to Heritage Club. It is so wonderful to have them—they have made a great addition to the neighborhood!
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When Maggie Walker and her family moved from Con-necticut to Mason, Ohio, they were not sure what to
expect. But they could not have been more pleased with how
35March Heritage Homefront34 Heritage Homefront MarchFinancialfitness
financialHere’s a disturbing statistic: One out of every five Americans over the age of 65 has been victimized by a financial scheme, according to the Investor Protection Trust. If your parents are in this age group, should you be concerned? And can you help them avoid being “scammed” so that they maintain control over their finances?
Theanswertothefirstquestionis“yes”—youshouldbecon-cerned. Of course, as the numbers above show, most aging Amer-icans are not being swindled. Still, it’s no secret that many fraud schemes target seniors because of their concentrated wealth and in many cases, trusting nature. And as much as you’d like to think otherwise, your parents could be susceptible to rip-off artists. Fortunately, in regard to the second question above, you can take steps to help prevent your parents from being fleeced.
Here are a few suggestions:Observe their behavior. If you live close to your parents, listen closely to any new friends, investment deals or sweepstakes they mention
help older parentsavoid“SCAmS”
during your normal interactions. If you’re in a different city, try to stay abreast of your parents’ behavior by communicating with them frequently and by checking in with other family members or friends who have occasion to see your parents.
Urge them to watch out for suspicious e-mails. You probably “spam” these without a moment’s thought — and you should urge your parents to do the same. Remind them that any offer that sounds “too good to be true” is, without question, neither “good”nor“true.”Encouragethemtofurthertheirfinancialeducation. Law enforcement agencies, health care professionals andreputablefinancialserviceprovidersallofferpersonalfinan-cialmanagementprogramsdesignedspecificallyforseniors.Look for these types of programs in your area, encourage your parents to attend — and even consider going with them.
Becomefamiliarwiththeirfinancialsituation.Havingaseri-ousdiscussionwithyourparentsabouttheirfinancesmaynot be easy — but it’s important. The more you know about their investments, retirement accounts and estate plans, the better prepared you’ll be to respond helpfully if they mention an action they’re considering taking that, to you, just doesn’t sound appropriate.
Suggest professional help. If your parents are already working with aqualifiedfinancialprofessional,they’reprobablylesslikelytobevictimizedbyfraudthaniftheyweremanagingtheirfinancesontheirown.Andit’sagoodideaforyoutoknowtheirfinancialadvi-sor, and for him or her to know you, as you may well be involved in your parents’ legacy planning. But if your parents don’t already have afinancialadvisor,youmaywanttorecommendonetothem,par-ticularly if it’s someone you already know and trust.
It’s entirely possible that your parents won’t need any assistance inavoidingfinancialscams.But,justincase,bepreparedtoacton the above suggestions. Your intervention could help preserve yourparents’financialindependence.
Written by Edward Jones
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Submitted by Resident Jeanne Reisinger
On Wednesday, Jan 16th, the Evening Book Club met to discuss Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. It is the true story of Louis Zamperini that follows his adventures from his days as an Olympic athlete to joining the Navy in WWII where he was stranded at sea over 40 days only to be captured by the Japanese and held as a POW. We found this to be a truly amazing story of the
Submitted by Resident Carol Hammons
In January we reviewed Defending Jacob by William Landay. If you noticed in the December issue of Heritage HOMEfront, the Evening Book Club also reviewed it and with our group’s same sentiments. This is a legal thriller written with authenticity by a former prosecuting attorney.
This is not only about a boy accused of murder but the extent to which his par-ents get involved. Most parents would
come to the defense of their child in any situation. But how well do these parents know their moody, reclusive teenage boy? They have feelings of guilt, failure, and anguish over their parental roles fearing they have contributed to Andy’s behavior. Thus,
strength of the human spirit. The author (who also authored Seabiscuit) is a research fanatic and the overwhelming detail she provides gives weight to the truth of the story. It is an unbeliev-able tale of survival and the human will and the horrors and consequences of war. We think this should be required reading for students of Modern History.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb 20th at 7pm (dinner at 6pm) where we will discuss The Lacuna: A Novel (P.S.) by Barbara Kingsolver. All are welcome to join.
the family relationships begin to fall apart. We discussed the term “murder gene” used in the book as the parents worry that Andy could possibly have inherited such a gene. In actuality, we learnedtherehasbeenresearchonaspecificgenenicknamedthe “warrior gene” which does possibly contribute to aggression in some individuals. It’s little wonder this book has been found so compelling by so many. Our book for March is I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag by Jennifer Gilbert. In April the selection is Where’d You Go, Ber-nadette by Maria Semple. In May we will review We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. Come join us if you can. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at the club at noon for lunch with discussion following.
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MarchL o c a L E V E n t SWritten by Evonne Marinakis
March 13-17 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Cir-cus: Fully ChargedDon’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performanc-es that energize Children of All Ages! 130 performers from six continents, animals and more! Doors open 60 minutes before each show.When: Various show timesWhere: U.S. Bank Arena100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202Admission: Tickets $26+For More Information: 800-745-3000
March 9 The Shamrock ShuffleCommunity block party, 5K run/walk, 10K run and Leprechaun Lap on The Square at Union Centre. Join the celebration of The Square and support The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty. Day-of-event registration begins at 7:00; race begins at 8:30.When: 7–10am.Where: The Square at Union CentreWest Chester, OH 45069For More Information: www.theshamrockshuffle.com
Farmers' Market presented by First Financial BankEnjoy the local harvest and the spirit of community at the winter Farmers' Market. Locally grown produce, locally made baked goods and other products and plants are available for purchase from a variety of col-
orful vendors. RAIN, SLEET, SNOW OR SHINE!When: 2–3:30pm.Where: 9100 West Chester Towne Centre Dr.West Chester, OH 45069For More Information: www.westchestersfarmersmarket.com
March 23 Emerald 5K Walk/RunScenic course starts at Newport on the Levee, crosses Ohio River, loops through Sawyer Point into Cincinnati and then returns to the Levee. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.When: Race starts at 9am; Registration 7:30–8:30am.Where: Newport on the Levee1 Levee Way Newport, KY 41071Admission: $30, $15 ages 12 and underFor More Information: 513-721-2905 or www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org
March 12-17 Peter PanWhen: Various show timesWhere: Procter & Gamble Hall650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202Admission: Tickets start at $28 plus fees.For More Information: 800-745-3000
March 24 Ballet ToyBoxCincinnati Ballet digs into our own treasure chest of ballet and storybook classics to bring you delightful favorites that are sure to make you laugh, smile and get you moving. At under an hour and just $20 a ticket, Ballet Toybox is a great way to introduce children to the joy of dance and experience the arts with the whole family. But hurry – there's only one opportunity to see it.When: Various show timesWhere: Aronoff Center for the Arts650 Walnut St.Cincinnati, OH 45202Admission: Tickets $20+For More Information: 800-745-3000
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SHARk DIVINGin the BahamasAmong the many scuba diving attractions in Little Bahama Bank of the Caribbean Sea, scuba diving with sharks is one of the favorite underwater activities for scuba divers there.
Bahamas' Bull Pit Shark DiveThis is a classic shark diving destination and has been scuba dived frequently for many years. It is because of this factor that the sharks there can now associate the sound of boat engines with food. Hey, it is always lunch time whenever boats are approaching.
These awesome sea predators will move very quickly into the area once they sense that the dive boats are coming. This strange and unnatural shark behavior that is being cultivated by human activities is not a natural characteristic of sharks hunting for food and has been criticized by marine conservationists.
The Bull Pit is made up of a series of low lying reefs and canyons that create a maze of interesting channels and gullies for scuba divers to explore. One favorite method of shark watching by scuba divers is to wait in one of these gullies for the sharks to come near. The sharks of course are aware that the scuba divers are around and will sometimes swim up close to inspect the intruders and to check for food handouts.
Although The Bull Pit dive site is consid-ered a safe diving location, inexperienced diversmaybefrightenedtofindthem-selves in such close proximity with these fiercemeateatingpredators.Allnoviceand inexperienced scuba divers should therefore dive under the close supervision of experienced divers so that they would not panic and do things that may attract the sharks to think of them as food.
Bahamas Shark RodeoThis famous shark rodeo in Little Bahama Bank is a flat patch of sand the size of a footballfieldatWalker'sCay.Diveboatswillusuallycirclethesitefirst,gunningtheboat's engines to attract the sharks.
Upon entering the water, scuba divers will settle on the sandy seabed in sight of a 'chumsicle' which is a large frozen mass of fishcontainedinaporouscylinder.Thegoodthing about this shark feeding system is that itavoidspiecesoffishremainsfloatingnearwatching scuba divers so as to prevent shark attacking scuba divers by accident.
The feeding sharks, often more than a hundred of them from several shark spe-cies will suddenly zoom in to the chum-sicle in a feeding frenzy. This is when the show begins. Divers are warned to keep very still when some of the sharks may glide over to check out who is eye-ing their meals or worse, eating the scuba divers as their meal.
So if you plan for a scuba diving trip to the Bahamas, do dive with the sharks!Article Source: www.travelarticlelibrary.com
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Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Beds Baths Type Of Property
4857 Tillinghast Heritage Club $1,250,000 5 5 Active Listing
4665 Braid Lane Heritage Club $1,099,000 4 4 Active Listing
4906 Maxwell Dr Heritage Club $924,680 4 5 Active Listing
6537 Heritage Club Ct Heritage Club $897,000 4 5 Active Listing
6886 Heritage Club Dr Heritage Club $850,000 4 6 Active Listing
6609 Sherbourne Heritage Pointe $789,900 4 5 Active Listing
4562 Raynor (lot) Heritage Club $349,500 Active Listing
4659 MacDonald Heritage Club $4,000 4 4 For Lease
4150 Maxwell Dr Heritage Club $2,098,000 4 6 Pending
4723 Braid Lane Heritage Club $769,000 3 3 Pending
4936 Tillinghast Heritage Club $499,900 4 4 Pending
4579 Morris Ct Heritage Club $624,900 $580,000 4 4 Recently Sold
4464 Raynor Heritage Club $1,349,000 $900,000 5 5 Recently Sold
Lot 256 Braid Lane Heritage Club $149,000 $130,000 Sold
Lot 257 Braid Lane Heritage Club $125,000 $107,500 Sold
4629 MacDonald Ct Heritage Club $875,000 $840,000 4 5 Sold
4922 Maxwell Dr Heritage Club $875,000 $800,000 4 4 Sold
Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Supplied by Sandra L. Peters, Senior Sales Vice President, PBD,SRS Comey & Shepherd Realtors
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INSURANCEState Farm InsuranceGeorge Meinberg(513) [email protected]
MORTGAGESThe Mortgage Network ofOhio Inc.Jeff Steinacker(513) 607-6079www.themortgagenet.net
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PSYCHIATRISTProfessional PsychiatricServicesDrs. Mohamed Aziz and Gihan Razik(513) [email protected]
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PSYCHIATRY, ADDICTION &PAIN CAREIndividual Care CenterAbe Soliman, M.D.(513) 774-9444www.Individualcarecenter.com
REAL ESTATEComey & Shepherd RealtorsSandra Peters, Senior Sales VicePresident(513) [email protected]
Comey & Shepherd RealtorsStephanie Broshear(513) [email protected]
Sibcy Cline RealtorsMadeline S. Hoge, Executive VicePresident(513) [email protected]
TELECOMMUNICATIONSAdvanced TechnologyConsulting, Inc. dba ATCDavid Goodwin(513) 323-1122www.4atc.com
WEB DESIGN AND ON-LINEBUSINESS SOLUTIONSDe Novo DezignMaria Kalomenidou(513) 886-7010www.denovodezign.com
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How to Effectively Deal with Pressure
The first step to coping with stress is to recognize its source and to identify what it is about this source that is causing you distress. As mentioned earlier, stress can come from many different reasons, so that is why it is helpful to explore these sources and why they can be troubling.
Probably the most common source of stress comes from the family. Families are made up of individuals, each with their own unique personality. When you place these different personalities together, con-flict will undoubtedly surface and cause stress. Individuals will also experience dis-tress when a family member becomes ill or engages in self-destructive behaviors.
Family-related stress is perfectly normal and most people can overcome the pres-sureinduetime.However,ifyoufindthat you or your family is unable to cope
with the stress, it may be time to seek professional counseling to help open up the channels of communication again.
Another big source of stress is relation-ships. We can experience tension with a loved one because each person has their own way of doing things and interact-ing with others. When one person fails to meet the expectations of the other, conflict can arise. Problems can also occur during the course of normal (or abnor-mal) life changes, such as divorce, illness, and work-related issues.
If you think that you and a loved one are having difficulty managing stress, it may be time to sit down and have a heart-to-heart. Sometimes the best medicine in the world for a heavy heart is just being able to express yourself openly with someone you care about who will listen.
Afinal–butnotlast–sourceofstressthat many of us will encounter stems from work. Many people are not happy with their current job, have interpersonal conflicts with coworkers or the boss, are not being paid enough, feeling powerless or undervalued, and the list can go on indefinitely.
The best way to deal with job-related stress is to identify what’s causing the stress and determine if you have any control over the situation in order to make changes.
Effectively managing the stress you expe-rience in the various areas of your life is possible with the right tools and mindset – discover what’s holding you back from overcoming your stress today.
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stress At some time or another, we all experience stress. Sometimes it stems from family, relation-ships, or work; but regardless of its source, it still feels the same. Stress cannot be avoided, however, we can learn to effectively manage and prevent it from overtaking our lives.
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FOR SaLE: Vintage Drexel 1955 Peasant solid walnut bedroom suite 6-piece. Includes standard bed headboard (with rails can be made into queen), dresser, mirror, chest, two matching nightstands. $2000. Beautiful!! Firm price, can send photos to interested buyers. Will also sell practically new full-sized mattress/box springs just moved from Nashville, TN.
FOR SaLE: Shower door enclosure, white trim Kohler/Sterling fits standard tub open-ing, new, still in box. Retailed for $650. Will sell for $250.
FOR SaLE: Four beautiful area solid wool rugs, each 8x10. Prices vary from $100 to $150 per rug. Have been in storage and need cleaned. Original prices over $900 plus. One pink oriental, others multi style.
FOR SaLE: Amana black side-by-side pebble finish, water and ice dispenser in door. Has been in storage for five years in excellent shape. $300.
FOR SaLE: Cherry wood computer/TV cabinet. 24 in deep/36 in wide/60 in tall, double wardrobe doors with pullout keyboard. Used to hold computer, purchased at Office Max in Nashville for $327. Will sell for $95 cash. Contact 850-776-4898 for more information.
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