Heritage Club Homefront magazine with all the information about the neighborhood.

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Feb ruary 201 2
T he O f f ici a l P ubl i c at i on Of T he HOAs Of The He r it age C lub, The Wo o ds, And Me di na h At He r it age C lub

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ACCoUNt EXECUtIVE Emily Gilmartin
We at N2 Publishing hope your 2012 is off to a great start. continue to support the businesses that advertise and tell them
CoNtENt CooRDINAtoR Evonne Marinakis
you heard about them in the HOMEfront.
PRoPERty ManagEMEnt coMPany As we head into a new year, we want to extend a quick shout
ADVERtISING CooRDINAtoR Marci Fenter
Scott Losekamp, Association Manager Medinah at Heritage Club out to everyone who contributed photos and stories this month. As we take our first steps into 2012, we want you to know we
Towne Properties Asset Management Stonegate Property Management, Inc. CoNtRIBUtING WRItERS Nancy Young, Evonne Marinakis, Rachel Giesel We need and welcome your ideas, so please keep them coming! are planning to make the neighborhood newsletter better than
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nEIghBoRhooD cLuBS / oRganIzatIonS DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the If you would like to become more involved with the HOME- We wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day.
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in 2012. Please join us for our next Restaurant Review. It’s an Sincerely,
Bernadette
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June Kazin - 573-9392 Stephanie Broshear - 398-8131 events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication. opportunity to eat some great FREE food, meet some of your
neighbors, and see how you can get involved.
Book club (Wednesday afternoon) Kindervelt
Carol Hammons - 573-7036 Michelle Moran - 240-9770
Thanks also to all our loyal advertisers, who have stuck with us Bernadette Hayes
Book club (Evening) despite some trying economic times. Without you, our publica- North Cincinnati Area Director
Trish O’Conner – 336-0095 tion could not exist. To all our Heritage Club residents, please 513-846-4606
Primrose School b.hayes@n2pub.com
I M P o R ta n t P H o n e n u m b e r s of Mason
5888 Snider Rd
Mason, OH 45040
on the Cover
(513) 469-1112 Time-Warner Cable
Little People in a Vast World. l. to r. John Boes, Sue McCafferty, JoAnn and
(513) 591-7700 Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW)
(513) 459-7711
(513) 925-2525
Heritage Country Club
Non-emergency Police and Fire Depts
513.336.6756 Art Arand, Carol Boes, Dan McCafferty.
800-544-6900 Duke Energy www.primrosemason.com
Schools
(513)459-2850 Mason Intermediate Campus
(513)398-9035 Mason Middle School
(513)398-5025 Mason High School
(513)398-3821 St. Susanna Elementary School
(513)247-0900 Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Educational Child Care for Infants through
(513) 770-3223 Mars Hill Academy Private Kindergarten and After School
heritage hoMEfront
Jennifer Mueller, Contact for the Woods
dmueller10@cinci.rr.com ©2011 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved.
Michelle Moran, Contact for Medinah at Heritage Club
kmichellemoran@gmail.com

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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a
trusted neighborhood vendor and service provider to use. Take a minute to
familiarize yourself with the businesses sponsoring the Hertiage INSURANCE PAINTING REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTATION &
HOMEfront. Kathy Carroll Anne Tabor Painting Jean Raga- Sibcy Cline TAXI
(513) 543-3220 (513) 266-3412 (513) 677-1830 All Around Taxi
These local businesses are proud to partner with your neighborhood and
make this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thank (513) 894-8500
them for supporting Heritage Club! State Farm- Meinberg Extravagant Painting Madeline Hoge-Sibcy Cline
(513) 891-0100 (513) 615-0813 (513) 659-0095 TRAVEL AGENCY
Cruise Holidays of West Chester
INTERIOR DESIGN Market Ready Home Services Sandra Peters - Comey Shepherd (513) 777-5970
D.J. Designs (513) 289-9231 (513) 300-2518
AUTO DEALERSHIP CARPET CLEANING The Fitness Store HEATING & AIR (513) 539-8550 TUTORING / COLLEGE
Performance Lexus Sure Clean Carpet Cleaning, Inc. (513) 891-3888 CONDITIONING PEDIATRIC REMODELING / HOME PREP
(513) 677-0177 (513) 754-0123 Thomas & Galbraith JEWELRY Liberty Sharonville Pediatrics IMPROVEMENT Huntington Learning Center
FLOORING (513) 825-6805 Yelton's Fine Jewelry (513) 563-0044 Neal's Design Remodel (513) 489-5777
AUTOMOTIVE BODY Widmer's Market Ready Home Services (513) 860-1750 (513) 489-7700
REPAIR (513) 321-7600 (513) 289-9231 HOME SERVICES PHOTOGRAPHY WEB SITE DESIGN
West Chester Autobody Contents Management LANDSCAPING June Webb Photography Pendery Construction De Novo Dezign
(513) 777-3857 CATERING GARAGE MAKEOVERS (513) 505-8929 McKenzie Lawn & Landscape (513) 746-1810 (513) 965-9393 (513) 886-7010
At Your Service Garage Storage and More (513) 353-3046
BALLOON & PARTY (513) 847-4584 (513) 779-3400 HOME THEATER The Creative Light Studio deStefano Brothers Remodeling WEIGHT LOSS/
SUPPLIES SYSTEMS LAWN CARE/ (513) 265-6001 (513) 755-7471 NUTRITION
Party Discounters CHIROPRACTIC GARDEN CENTER Cincinnati Home Theater MAINTENANCE Advanced Wellness
(513) 755-6974 Delta Chiropractic Berns Landscaping (513) 791-4663 6 Reasons Lawn Care PLUMBING SERVICES RESTAURANT (719) 510-6309
(513) 398-2000 (513) 217-2042 (513) 777-4700 Fox Plumbing LLC Jag's Steak & Seafood
BANKING Hanson Audio Video (513) 259-0699 (910) 860-5353 WINE SHOP
First Financial bank Live Well Chiropractic Center GRANITE/MARBLE/ (937) 293-6200 LIFE INSURANCE Little Sonoma Fine Wines
(513) 234-7100 (513) 285-7482 NATURAL Western & Southern Life PRESCHOOL ROOFING (513) 942-9463
STONE HOTEL (513) 282-2181 Creative Tots CONTRACTORS
People's First Savings Bank FINANCIAL SERVICES Cincinnati Stone Works Wingate by Wyndham (513) 770-6776 Fasten Pro Roofing
(513) 398-1040 Edward Jones, Bill Lendl (513) 777-7090 (513) 777-1101 MASSAGE (513) 774-9495
(513) 777-5555 Massage Envy - West Chester Primrose of Mason
BEAUTY SALON HANDYMAN AND HOUSE CLEANING (513) 779-7444 (513) 336-6756 SALON
Exquisite Beauty Spa Harvest Financial Advisors REMODELING Maid Pro Lunatic Fringe
(513) 779-0343 (513) 779-3030 SERVICES (513) 878-0280 NAIL SALON The Goddard School (513) 795-1542
Handyman Connection Venetian (513) 398-2777
BUSINESS COACHING FITNESS (513) 733-3777 INSULATION (513) 770-0799 SPORTING
Focal Point Coaching Pilates Cycling of Mason Ray St. Clair Roofing PRIVATE SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
(937) 572-2368 (513) 428-1129 HEALTH & HOME (513) 874-1234 Mars Hill Academy Kathy's Tennis Boutique
Angela Henry (513) 770-3223 (513) 755-2387
(513) 258-3455

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Crime Stoppers
The accompanying table shows a breakdown of police activity report any suspicious activity that we see to the Mason police
for the one month period beginning November 16, 2011 and (925-2525).
ending December 15, 2011. This summary is compiled from
Mason Police incident logs. This report does not cover residents of the Woods, as their subdivi-
sion is outside the jurisdiction of the Mason Police Department.
There again was minor police activity within our neighbor-
hoods. Nevertheless, we should continue to be vigilant and “If you must leave your car outside a locked garage, take care to
remove any valuables at night.” – Mason Police
NOVEMBER 16, 2011 THROUGHT DECEMBER 15, 2011
Theft, Criminal Traffic Crash, Suspicious Extra Alarm Drops and
Area
Damage No Injury Activity Patrols Other
Ross Pod 1 - 1 1 1
Heritage Club Pod - - - 1 6
Maxwell Pod - - - - 10
Colt Pod - - - - 1
Braid Lane 1 - - - 1
The Woods*
Total 2 - 1 2 19
* The Mason Police Department does not tabulate incidents in The Woods.
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Shout save
Date
CONGRATULATIONS TO… the
Mason Hoge, son of Madeline and Tom Hoge of Morris
Court, a freshman at Ohio Wesleyan. His soccer team won the
He will be playing for Head Coach Brian Lane and Assistant
Coach Matthew Martin at Transylvania University starting in
Important Heritage Club
national championship, Division III College, in San Antonio, September, 2012. HOA Websites
TX December 2 and 3, 2011. This is the second time in the
school's history for Coach Jay Martin who set the all-time Tommy Oswalt, son of Sue and John Oswalt, a June graduate May 14, 2012 tinyurl.com/hcpropertydocuments -
record for number of wins (608) by a coach in all divisions. of the University of Connecticut, who will be taking a job with The Dragonfly Foundation's second annual Golf Event Takes you to the Heritage Club Property Documents folder
Ceasar's Casino in Las Vegas. For information please contact Ria@DavidsonCER.com
Casey Gilligan, a tinyurl.com/hcforms -
Moeller senior, was WELCOME TO… May 19, 2012 Takes you to the Forms folder
recently accepted Lunch at the Links V, a benefit for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
to Transylvania Rick and Peggy Stepien and their three sons who have become For information please contact kmichelmoran@gmail.com tinyurl.com/hchomefront -
University in Lex- new residents of Maxwell Drive Takes you to the past magazine issues
ington, KY. He will
be a member of the Bryan and Amy Fallis of Maxwell Drive tinyurl.com/hchomeservices -
To add an event of interest to our residents, please contact Bernadette Hayes
Transylvania Men's B.hayes@n2pub.com Takes you to our service directory
Golf Team. Bill and Linda McConnell of Maxwell Drive
Casey played JV golf his freshman and sophomore years and CONDOLENCES TO…
Varsity his junior and senior years for Coach Bohne. He was
honored by the coach in receiving the "Hammer Award" Teresa and Brian Young and their family. Teresa's father died
(always being able to count on his score), the Captain's Award, in December, 2011.
the prestigious "William Bohne Crusader Award," and the
"Crusader Major Monogram Award in Golf." Casey also was
named to the GCL All-League Golf Team.

7. Vast World
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Small People
in a
Written by Sue McCafferty
There are many reasons why people travel: to challenge themselves; to try new experiences; to immerse themselves
in a new culture; to relax; or to visit Sue and Dan in Zurich. We were very excited to host the Boeses and Arands at our home in
Switzerland and show them around the Zurich area. Their visit also allowed Dan to demonstrate his sommelier skills each evening.
Although he was delayed in arriving one night, his guests swiftly forgave him once the wine started to flow.
Windsor Castle
After their very long day of travel, we welcomed our guests to Zurich has a population of only 300,000 and is much smaller
our flat that overlooks Lake Zurich. We indulged them with than you would imagine seeing that it holds vast amounts of
fresh baked croissants and coffee and headed out to enjoy the worldwide wealth within its private banks. It is also home to
sights.
continued...

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...continued
some very expensive cars, as Art and John traditional dish of Zurich. It is not a friend
quickly noticed. to your heart as it is poached veal and
mushrooms in whipping cream accompa-
It was a very cloudy day and you could not nied by rosti potatoes.
see the Alps in the distance. We started
in a beautiful park that surrounds the lake We spent Sunday lounging over breakfast
and walked into the Aldstat (Old Town) and then headed to a small town called
to enjoy the charm of the older city that Rapperswil. Most stores are closed on
is unburdened by cars and city noise. We Sundays but we knew that we could walk
toured the shops and churches and stopped around the 12th century castle and enjoy
for a famous veal bratwurst and a beer that a relaxing lunch of beer and pizza. After
is traditional street food in Switzerland. that, another relaxing stroll through our
John, the perfect gentleman, would try to neighborhood was enjoyed. It is custom-
open the shop doors for us as we entered ary in Switzerland to spend Sundays John and Carol Boes, JoAnn and Art Arand waiting for the Changing of the Guard at John Boes, Art and JoAnn Arand with Carol Boes in the London Eye.
but he had a very difficult time mastering relaxing with your family. Don’t think Buckingham Palace.
that doors opening inwards instead of out- that you are going to get your yard work
wards in Switzerland. Is that because of the done as it is against the law to run loud After we relentlessly teased Carol about Queen return our requests for tea? Oh, she into having tea at the Crooked House
snow? Who knows? equipment on Sunday. That night we took her fear of heights, she agreed to go on The is in Australia -- that explains it. I really in Windsor. Everyone was happy to get
Carol and John Boes taking their shift at Windsor
a short walk from our apartment to a fon- London Eye. The sun was shining brightly wanted to see the Changing of the Guard back on the train and take a break. It had
Castle.
Art, being of German descent, could due restaurant owned by a lovely Swiss and we enjoyed a panoramic view of the at Buckingham Palace. As the band was been a long week of fun-filled sightsee-
decipher some words in German but woman who was so proud to share her city. It was worth every pound to see the playing in the courtyard, Art leaned into ing. We enjoyed our dinner that night
was totally baffled by the Swiss-German Swiss culture with our guests. We even that it costs you. JoAnn discovered this in city and pick out the sights. JoAnn took us and said, “Isn’t that the theme music to in an English pub and talked about the
language spoken in northern Switzer- enjoyed a couple of bottles of Swiss red Lucerne as she tried to use the toilet next the opportunity to take pictures from high Raiders of the Lost Arc?” It was, and then the pleasures of traveling while enjoying the
land. As we approached the Limmiquai, wine and shared a bubbling pot of fon- to the Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument). above. After Carol’s initial fear, she got off band went on to play the theme music from most delicious fish and chips.
we decided to take advantage of the few due. Swiss wine??? Yes, it is not exported Every tour bus stops at this popular site. the bench and joined us in picking out the many American movies. We were very con-
free public restrooms. There was quite a because they drink everything that they She spied a restroom sign and jumped buildings and talking with the locals. Con- fused by this as we were expecting to hear One thing that you learn when you travel is
bit of hilarity about toilet seats, proving make. She made us feel like we were wel- in, then leapt out faster than going in. “I gratulations, Carol! God Save the Queen and Rule Britannia. how young America is and how enormous
soap but no water to rinse it off with, and comed into her home. don’t care how much it costs to pee in this it is. Switzerland’s history dates back to the
trying to avoid being flushed away as the country, I am willing to pay!” The women We spent a busy four days in London We enjoyed a traditional English beef 12th century. London’s history dates back
bathroom cleans itself after each use. Our days in Switzerland were very cloudy get to pay two francs and have the privacy taking in the sights. We marveled at the dinner at Simpson in the Strand and over 2,000 years and has been peppered
and you could not see the mountains of a spotlessly clean cubicle. The men, on Parliament buildings, Big Ben housed in went to the theatre in Piccadilly Circus. with triumph and enormous tragedy. Every
An Italian tour guide was explaining to her in the distance. I was very upset by this the other hand, get to pay 1,50 CF to go St. Stephen’s tower, we toured Westmin- We encountered protesters camped out at country does the basics a little differently
group, at great length, about the park. I felt because I wanted our guests to see the to the “pissor” or pay the full two CF to ster Abbey and saw 10 Downing Street. St. Paul’s. Just after we toured the cathe- and the food is based on local ingredients
rather inferior in my role as I explained that natural beauty of the Alps. We were use a stall. We learned about all of the King Hen- dral and climbed to the highest point, the and years of tradition. You grow by learn-
it was a park built in the 12th century high headed to Lucerne and raced for the rys, King Georges, Queen Victorias and authorities decided to close the cathedral ing about the world and all that it has to
above the city to protect its residents. The precise Swiss train to get us there. We (Oh my gosh, the sun is breaking through Queen Elizabeths and many, many more due to the protesters -- only the second offer. After a few beers, we decided that we
Italian guide had a lot more to say than I enjoyed the pastoral views along the way. the cloud cover. I dragged Carol and John royal ancestors. They were not very nice time it has been closed since WWII. would love to travel while we are still young
did. What was she saying? We headed to Lucerne is known for the covered bridge back over the bridge to get a look at the people. We discovered that the Beefeaters enough to enjoy it. We will need to take
the famous Bahnhofstrasse to gawk at the that crosses the River Reusse and the Alps. You could see them in a faint out- at the Tower of London have no idea why One of our favorite excursions was tak- John with us though, because he has the
over- priced items in the windows. Who beautiful painted buildings. We grabbed line but now they will know to come back they are called Beefeaters. ing the train out to Windsor Castle and Torch app on his iPhone that we all needed
knew that you could buy Swiss watches sandwiches at a take-away and then and visit because the mountains do exist!) seeing the town and the castle itself. It is to read the menus and sort through our
cheaper in the U.S? You can buy everything headed outside to sit at the table to eat We know all about Winston Churchill’s still a working castle and the church still coins to pay at the end of our night. We had
cheaper in the U.S. for that matter. After them. Apparently, you don’t get to sit at a Off to London for the next leg of our life. But we also wanted to know where holds services every week. There was a better get going because signs of age are
watching the protesters at the Paradaplatz table if you get take-away (that is why it trip. After getting over the fright of our Kate entered the Abbey and how she large fire in 1992 that did extensive dam- beginning.
we went to the best chocolate shop (called is called take-away). This became obvious taxi driver driving on the left-hand side walked down the aisle. Where was Diana age to the interior. We were able to see
Sprungli) to see if we could afford anything as a waiter glared at us and continued to of the road, we enjoyed the sights as we Spencer buried? This is current history and the rooms that had been destroyed and There is so much to see in this vast world.
there. Gifts for family were purchased and wipe the tables beside us. traveled to our hotel. We saw Tower we wanted to know. The guides seemed less then beautifully restored to their original I hope that I can continue to enjoy for a
champagne truffles were enjoyed. We ended Bridge, the Tower of London, The Lon- than amused by our repetitive questions grandeur. Though we enjoyed lunch at a very long time.
our day with a great Swiss-style meal of You have to pay for a clean toilet in places don Eye, Parliament, Big Ben and West- but they graciously obliged. Why didn’t the very cute pub, I couldn’t talk the crowd
beer and zurcher geschnetzeltes that is the in Switzerland. It is worth every franc minster Abbey.

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Join Us For a Kindervelt sOciAl event –
Wedding
Have A Heart For Childrens Hospital
Surprise
The Heritage HOMEfront has teamed up with Kindervelt 19 to provide a fun night out to support research
at Children’s Hospital. Before you give your heart away on Valentine’s Day, share it with your sweetheart
to support Children's Hospital. It will be a night with great people, good food and wine and a love for
research at Children's Hospital.
at Heritage Club
The Event will be Wednesday February 9th at 7 pm. There will be wine provided by Little Sonoma Fine
Wines and Gourmet Food. At Your Service Catering will provide heavy hors d'oeuvres. The hosts will be
Debbie and Jerry Wagner on 4716 Maxwell Drive. Jeff vAugHn was married recently in a surprise wedding at Heritage Club. He and his fiancée, Lindsay Cole,
sent invitations for a send-off party and surprised even their parents with a minister, singer, cake, etc. on Octo-
Please RSVP, as space is limited. We will start a wait list when the event is full. There is no cost to attend ber 8. Heartfelt congratulations to Lindsay and Jeff and a warm welcome to her from all of the neighbors.
this event but we are recommending a minimum $20 donation per person.
We look forward to enjoying an evening out with you! RSVP to b.hayes@n2pub.com or 513.846.4606.
Providing Insurance
and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
George W. Meinberg
Agent, Heritage Club Resident
9400 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-891-0100
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Ladies, How About a
Night for You?
Come relax with a FREE night
Hostess Becky Staples by her Living Room Mantle
out at the brand new salon
lunAtic fringe.
Kindervelt
19 News
Janet Potts and Hostess Becky Staples Madeline Hoge delighted with the sushi set and Sue
It will be a fun night with some neigh- WHere: lunAtic fringe sAlOn Space is limited, so RSVP soon if you Oswalt, equally delighted to have unloaded it after living in
three countries.
bors getting all dolled up! They will be 7033 Yankee Road, Liberty Township, plan on attending! We will start a wait
providing champagne, free shampoo and OH 45044 list when all the spot are filled. RSVP to
style, make-up application from Jane Ire- 513.720.1320 b.hayes@n2pub.com.
dale, and chair massages. There will also "The members of Kindervelt 19 (based
be swag bags of goodies to take home. WHen: Monday, February 20th from at Heritage Club) and their friends cel-
6 – 9:00 pm ebrated the holidays at Becky Staples'
Costco will provide food for everyone home (fondly known as the clubhouse)
while we get pampered! and were treated to lots of eye candy.
Becky has dressed up her house for
Thank You and Farewell…
Christmas in a big way -- fifteen trees,
Diane Juenger, Linda Randolph, Denise Lynde, and Past President Kathy Francis presenting $1,000 check from each of which she decorates by herself --
Debbie Wagner Sam's Club to help sponsor Lunch at the Links V to Becky along with five mantels and several other
Staples, secretary and Michelle Moran, president.
points of interest in her lovely home. Her
A Special husband Rick and their two sons, Sam
and Koby, appreciate her designer's eye
and the spectacular results she produces
for them and the family's friends. Becky
It’s been 20 months since the beginning of the HOMEfront official HOME- also does Halloween and Easter big-time
magazine and we need to extend a huge thank you to Rita front coordinator. at the Staples home.
Armentrout. Her involvement and coordination of the HOME- We wanted to Michelle Moran and Joan Graham Amy Mueller and Julie Wilson, guest Carol Hammons looking quite
at party. pleased with her white elephant gift. Another highlight of the evening came
front has made our community publication what it is today. take a moment
She has been the driving force behind most of the content you to officially and when Kathy Francis, past president of
have read every month. Some of you have known Rita for years, publicly thank Kindervelt, presented an early Christmas
while others may have met her for the first time when she took Rita for all her gift to the group in the form of a check
pictures of your “precious pet" or when she asked you to be fea- help and contri- from Sam's Club to help sponsor the next
tured or to submit an article. Either way, we can all definitely butions over the Lunch at the Links.
acknowledge her impact on our magazine. last two years.
We are grateful Besides the finger foods provided by the
Rita and Gene have decided to “downsize” into a home in Four for all you have membership, all enjoyed the white ele-
Bridges. Since she has not gone too far, we may still hear from done and wish phant gift exchange -- some more than
her from time to time, but she has decided to step down as the you and Gene all the best in your new home. others, as you can see from the photos.
Janet Potts, Rita Keim and Pat Gastreich at Kindervelt Rita Keim, Denise Lynde, Michelle Moran, Amy Muel-
19 Holiday Party. ler, Debbie Wagner admiring one of Becky Staples' four-
teen Christmas trees.

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Maxwell/Raynor Holiday Party
News from the Teresa and Brian Young hosted the entire holiday party this
Heritage Club
year at their home on Maxwell Drive. Everybody brought
finger foods -- appetizers, dinner-by-the bite items, desserts
and/or wine -- and their party attitude. New neighbors were
welcomed; new pod directories were available for the taking
Heritage Club Holiday Party (thanks to Tim Reisinger); and a good time was had by all.
Chuck Goebel, Rand and Micki Lindsay; Jan and Frank Fu Hostess Teresa Young and her collection of Santa Claus figurines.
Holiday Christmas Party at Heritage
New residents Amy and Bryan Fallis with Mary Ann Lavery, Richard Caudell, Wayne Heath and Laurel Markley Kathleen Roeder, Sue Smith and Kay
Teresa Young Sue McCafferty Hillman
Pictured from left to right are Cheryl Menke, Shelly
Mattes, Allison Himes, Leslie Veldhuis, Shari Preston
and Tami Jenkins.
Holiday fun at the Club
Gail and Dave Beckett Rick Staples, Jeff Vaughn, Sue and Rich Smith Gary and Kathy Cox Laurel Markley, Wayne Heath, Micki and Rand Lindsay
and host Brian Young
Heritage Club Ladies Luncheon - Heritage Club's Gingerbread Craft Night - Mattes, Kaemmers, and
Food and Beverage Manager, Dan Myers, discussed his Rafeys.
plans for an enhanced Monthly Ladies Luncheon with Sagid Malhotra, Rita and Gene Armen- Ellen Knott, Amy Fallis, Lindsay Vaughn Randy and Janet Potts with Becky and Brian Young, Chuck Goebel, Teresa and
Julie Wilson, Sue McCafferty, Sue Smith, and in front - Santa Brunch - Kennedy Santa Brunch - John, trout, Shalini Malhotra and Denise Hopkins Rick Staples Ashley Young, Diane Goebel
Micki Lindsey and Rita Armentrout. Mattes & Grace Menke Kennedy & Margo Mattes

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Meet Neighbors…Eat FREE Food…
t r y a n e w r e s tau r a n t
Have you seen the previous Restaurant Reviews and thought, "maybe we should attend one?"
Well, join us at one of West Chester’s newest restaurants, Marlin and Rays Seafood Bar &
Grill, for our February Restaurant Review!
Consider joining us on Monday, February 27th at 6:30pm. The best establishments in the area. In exchange for this FREE
featured restaurant for this month, Marlin and Rays, is located opportunity to sample the dishes, residents will be asked to pro-
at 7701 Voice of America Centre Dr. in West Chester. vide their input regarding the experience. Please note that resi-
dents are asked to pay for their own “adult” beverages and provide a
We have limited seating for this event, so please RSVP only if tip of $5 per person for the great service.
you are certain you can attend. When all spots are filled, we will
start a wait list in the event that there is a cancellation. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Bernadette at
b.hayes@n2pub.com or 513-846-4606. We must have your
This is a great opportunity to sample cuisine from some of the RSVP by February 24th

13. 24 neighborhoodnews Heritage Homefront February February Heritage Homefront neighborhoodnews 25
Meritage Seeking a Sparkling Spring the process, produces other trace chemical compounds that are "methode champenoise." Generally, avoid bottles marked "Charmat
club
responsible for the finished product’s complex aromas, flavors Method" or "Bulk Method."
By Michael Schiaparelli, Ross Drive
and textures. The yeast also releases carbon dioxide as it does
its work. But if it gets too cold before the yeast works through A crucial factor is the quality of the grapes from which the wine
all the sugar, the process stalls. Winemakers might then bottle is made. Personally, I prefer small-production, estate-bottled
their juice with residual sugar and dormant yeast, which will wines made by the folks who farmed the vineyards. These are
Many folks pop open cel- in his abbey’s newest wines during the cold winter months.
“re-awaken” when the weather warms. In this case, a secondary alliteratively referred to as “farmer fizz” and are a better alterna-
ebratory bubbles just twice Assuming they had been ruined, he tentatively tasted the wine
fermentation occurs in the bottle, trapping carbon dioxide and tive to the huge-production sparklers (like Moët, Veuve Clic-
a year: New Year’s Eve, of to see if it was drinkable. Astonished by the texture and flavor,
producing that distinctive spritz. quot) that dominate the market.
course, and Valentine’s Day. he excitedly reported to his brethren, “I am tasting stars!”
And if you haven’t heard
Modern winemakers now know many tricks to control these To taste what I’m talking about without spending a small for-
me say it before, that’s a real It makes a nice story, though it’s clearly apocryphal since bub-
processes and avoid surprise secondary fermentations – or to tune, celebrate Valentine’s Day (or any day!) with these estate-
shame — because Cham- bles have spontaneously developed in some vintages of normally
ensure that they occur. bottled, Champagne-quality sparklers from all over Europe:
pagne and its international ‘still’ wines for as long as they’ve been bottled.
cousins (Cava, Prosecco,
It’s important to note that not all bubbles are created in the • Il Follo Prosecco ‘Rustot’ Brut ($15, Italy)
Cremant, etc.) are the most versatile wines on the market. In You see, until the mid-19th century, winemakers couldn’t
bottle, as were Dom Perignon’s stars. Cheap “sham-pagne” – the • Bott-Geyl Cremant d’Alsace ‘Paul-Edouard’ Brut
fact, they’re the perfect everyday default wines when you don’t explain the magic occurring in their cellars. They knew that cer-
kind often served (unfortunately) at weddings and banquets – is ($19, France)
know what else to serve. tain conditions produced better wines, but they were ignorant of
made by injecting carbon dioxide into bulk wine, much as bub- • Raventos i Blanc Cava L’Hereu Brut ($20, Spain)
the important role that yeast played in that alchemical process.
bles are injected into soda pop. Not surprisingly, you get what • Agrapart et Fils Champagne ‘7 Crus’ Brut
Now, there’s a legend about Dom Perignon, a 17th century
you pay for, so look for bottles labeled "champagne-method" or ($43, the ‘real’ stuff !)
Benedictine monk, who found that bubbles had developed Today, we know that yeast converts sugar into alcohol, and, in
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Our
Terrific Kids –
The Gift of Giving
By: Kennedy Mattes
Alexis Veldhuis
Alexis Veldhuis is a second
grader at Cincinnati Hills
Christian Academy. At school,
she learned about “Operation
Loveable, Adorable Snickers: The Perfect Family Pet Written by Elizabeth McCabe
Christmas Child,” a program
delivering shoeboxes full of
presents to children all around
On September 20th last year, Koby and Sam’s lives changed for responsibility. At ages 9 (Koby) and 11 (Sam), Becky felt the
the world.
the better. Why? They received a gift they had wanted for more time was right. Enter "Snickers," on Sam’s eleventh birthday.
than six years. What was this gift? The precious addition of an
On November 12, 2011 Alexis
Australian labradoodle to their household. The boys could not Dogs are often referred to as "man's best friend," but Snick-
participated in “Operation
be any happier! ers might be described as Becky’s best friend as well. Austra-
Christmas Child,” packing
lian labradoodles do not shed despite their plush fur, and they Alexis Veldhuis
her own shoebox. Alexis finds
Becky Staples, the boys’ mother, explains that she wanted to are hypoallergenic, so Becky has been quite pleased with the
this program very rewarding, knowing that some child will be very
wait to get a dog until the boys were old enough to handle the apricot-colored newest member of the family. He’s “such a good
happy to receive her shoebox full of presents for Christmas. Great
dog,” and leaves “not a hair anywhere,” she says.
job, Alexis -- you have made a big difference in someone's life!
The Staples family is not the only one to embrace Snickers.
Other neighborhood dogs have also welcomed Snickers to Irini Skoufalos
his new home. Fortunately, loveable, adorable Snickers makes Ten-year-old Irini Skoufalos
friends easily and has won over his new playmates. loves to read and is constantly
buying and reading books.
At only 20 pounds, Snickers is still growing. The veterinarian Her favorites include those
estimates that he will grow to 38 pounds, or almost double his from the Diary of a Wimpy
current size. Hopefully, he will still be able to ride in the golf Kid series. According to her
cart, which is one his favorite pastimes. mom, Irini occasionally gives
books to her friends, and
Snickers also likes to go to the school bus stop. All Becky has she has even sold her books
to say is “school bus,” and Snickers waits at the door patiently at book sales in front of her
to walk down the street with her. Of course, Snickers probably home several times.
explore a clean and healthy indoor environment
wants to see all the kids at the bus stop. He’s such a friendly dog
that people cannot help noticing him and stroking his fur. This past November, during
a discussion with her mom about being helpful and thankful in
One comical thing that Snickers does is to try gaining traction life, Irini became inspired to do something special with her used
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15. 28 neighborhoodnews Heritage Homefront February February Heritage Homefront neighborhoodnews 29
evening Book CluB By Trish O’Connor
The evening book club delves into the pasts of her characters and does an excellent job
discussed Faith by Jennifer of painting the climate of Boston at the time of the scandal,
bOOKsHelf
Haigh for our November interweaving it all into a believable story.
The selection.
The character at the center of the conflict is Father Art Breen,
Set in Boston in 2002, this and although he is likable enough, the author keeps us guess-
story centers on the Cath- ing as to his innocence or guilt. The book provided a lively
olic church and the scan- discussion for our group, and although we agreed we would
Daytime Book CluB
dal surrounding priests have appreciated a more in-depth treatment of the subject mat-
By Carol Hammons, Tillinghast Court and the sexual abuse of ter, Faith was an enjoyable and quick read, with much food for
children. It is a fictional- thought and discussion.
The Daytime Book Club pursuit of historical meanings for flowers, she shapes her future ized account of one blue-
reviewed THE LAN- as a florist and eventually finds meaningful relationships and collar family and their Our January book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by
GUAGE OF FLOWERS by success. This novel was certainly a different story and an enlight- 50-year-old son/brother Rebecca Skloot and February's book is The English Patient
Vanessa Dieffenbaugh. A ening one. who is a priest accused of by Michael Ondaatje. We meet the third Wednesday of each
girl raised in the foster care such abuse. The author month and always welcome new members.
system has many experi- Our selection for February is EXTREMELY LOUD AND
Standing: Trish O'Connor, Rita Armentrout, Julie Wilson, Peg Cotter, Deb-
ences in foster homes and INCREDIBLY CLOSE by Jonathan S. Foer. The story is about a
bie Wagner, Jennifer Zelkind, JoEllen Reynolds, Beth Paradiso and her moth-
group homes with problems 9-year-old boy whose father dies in the 9/11 attack. He finds a er, Julie Swoyer and Laurie Ashwell. Seated: Diane Ruzicka, Micki Lindsay,
arising from her lack of self- mysterious key that his father has left and goes in search of what- Denise Lynde, Jeanne Reisinger, and Nancy Brosenne.
esteem. In what seems to be ever the key unlocks. The search takes him around New York, and
a good and loving home for he encounters many individuals with interesting stories.
Evening Book Club held its monthly meeting
her, she behaves irrationally,
Wednesday, 11/16/11, and welcomed three new
thus ruining her chances We will be meeting on Wednesday, February 8, for lunch at noon at
of remaining there. While the club followed by the discussion. Please join us if you can. members -- Nancy Brosenne, Beth Paradiso, and
there, she learns to love and Julie Swoyer. We were also privileged to have Beth's
appreciate flowers. In her mother as our guest.