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Heritage Club March 2013
1. homefrontThe Official Publication Of The HOAs Of The Heritage Club, The Woods, And Medinah At Heritage 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
2. 3March Heritage Homefront2 Heritage Homefront March
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HOMEfront.
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BANKING
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BEAUTY SALON
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BUSINESS COACHING
Focal Point Coaching
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CARPET CLEANING
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CATERING
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CHIROPRACTOR
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CONCIERGE SERVICES
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DRY CLEANERS &
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FAMILY FUN &
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Edward Jones, Bill Lendl
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FITNESS
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FLOORING
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GARAGE MAKEOVERS
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Ideal Garage Solutions
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GARDEN CENTER
Berns Landscaping
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GRANITE / MARBLE /
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HANDYMAN AND
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HARDWOOD FLOOR
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HEATING & AIR
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HOSPITAL
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INSURANCE
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MASSAGE
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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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Spring Break Vacation Pictures
Are 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!
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We 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!
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Do 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
specialevents@n2publishing.com. 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...
CONGRATULATIONS 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, & Grads
It’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
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Neighborhood
In 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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Cooks’
corner
Paula Deen's Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
Submitted by Resident Jo-Ellen Reynolds
Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked corn, fresh or frozen
• 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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A Valued Volunteer Who Had the
Honor of Attending the Presidential
Inauguration of Barack Obama
Written by Elizabeth McCabe
Photos 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
significance than ever before. Bullying is a problem everywhere,
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
through non-profit organizations.”
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
her term as the first woman to serve as a
solo 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-
ing sacrificially of her time and talent to
make the world a better place!
United States? Not the election of the
first president but the election of its sec-
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
11. 21March Heritage Homefront20 Heritage Homefront MarchNeighborhoodNews
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
and finally found a home for one. As for
the 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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homefrontThe Official Publication Of The HOAs Of The Heritage Club, The Woods, And Medinah At Heritage Club
March 2013
Residents of Heritage Club: Be certain to read the article“We Were Serious!
Please Consider Serving Your Homeowners’Association!”on p. __ of this issue
NeighborhoodNews
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When it comes down to candidate selection to top schools, test
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a publication or just for the fun of it, Heritage HOMEfront is
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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!
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Please Consider Serving Your
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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?
• Engage a property manager to carry
out 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!
• Enforce the documents of our Associa-
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.
• Develop an annual operating bud-
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 heritageclubhoa@gmail.
com 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 heritageclubhoa@gmail.com requesting that you
be added to that list. It’s that easy!
Is Your Home on the Heritage Club HOA Email List?
Petition to Address New Traffic Hazards
on Butler-Warren Road
Written 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
widened to five lanes between Mason Road and Bethany Road,
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:
• Making a left turn onto Butler-Warren from Heritage Club
Drive or Ross Lane has become very difficult and dangerous,
with traffic approaching from both sides at high speed across
five lanes.This is especially difficult for novice teenage drivers,
elderly drivers and school buses.
• Since the bicycle/pedestrian path is along the western side of
Butler-Warren Road, it can only be accessed from Heritage
Club by cutting across five lanes of fast traffic.This can be
extremely hazardous for children tempted to take their bikes
to the path.
• With a posted speed limit of 55 mph, drivers feel free to drive
at 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
soumyaspatnaik@gmail.com 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 McCabe
Photos 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
each child should aim for five fruits or vegetables daily (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
exists is the first step in intervention. Motivation is another
important 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
finishing her final year of law school at CWRU.
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.
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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
Irish Pub. Located on 5075 Deerfield Blvd in Deerfield Towne
Centre, Claddagh has all of the Irish favorites that guests have
grown to love.The ambiance is also inviting. With high ceilings,
hardwood floors, dark cherry furnishings, and a fireplace or two,
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
FANTASTIC FARE
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,
an Atlantic Cod in an ale batter.This fish was simply delectable,
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
fish is fried). But believe it or not, another item took first prize
– 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
get your fix of all your Irish favorites. Whether you are craving
Shepherd’s Pie or just an order of Fish n’ Chips, you definitely
can’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.
16. 31March Heritage Homefront30 Heritage Homefront MarchNeighborhoodNews
cornerkidskids
The Goddard School®, located at 754 Reading Rd. in Mason,
OH, recommends trying new activities with your child!
Materials:
• Clear dishwashing liquid
• Pre-mixed tempera paints in a variety of colors
• Aluminum foil muffin pan
• Paint brushes
*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
remove the artwork, or to fix a mistake, wipe with a moist
paper towel.
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Written by Elizabeth McCabe
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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-
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Neighbors...
Phoebe Walker: A Girl Who Loves
Sports of All Sorts
Written by Elizabeth McCabe
Photo 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, which is definitely a jaw-dropping adventure. But that’s
not 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
tell that Maggie definitely has
solid 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!
meet your
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
18. 35March Heritage Homefront34 Heritage Homefront MarchFinancialFitness
financial
Here’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 ProtectionTrust.
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?
The answer to the first question is “yes”— you should be con-
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 parents
avoid“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.” Encourage them to further their financial
education. Law enforcement agencies, health care professionals
and reputable financial service providers all offer personal finan-
cial management programs designed specifically for seniors.
Look for these types of programs in your area, encourage your
parents to attend — and even consider going with them.
Become familiar with their financial situation. Having a seri-
ous discussion with your parents about their finances may
not 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
a qualified financial professional,they’re probably less likely to be
victimized by fraud than if they were managing their finances on
their own.And it’s a good idea for you to know their financial advi-
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
a financial advisor,you may want to recommend one to them,par-
ticularly if it’s someone you already know and trust.
It’s entirely possible that your parents won’t need any assistance
in avoiding financial scams. But, just in case, be prepared to act
on the above suggestions. Your intervention could help preserve
your parents’ financial independence.
Written by Edward Jones
NeighborhoodNews
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daytimeBOOK CLUB
BOOK CLUB
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
learned there has been research on a specific gene nicknamed
the “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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19. 37March Heritage Homefront36 Heritage Homefront MarchLocalEvents
MarchL OCA L E V E NT S
Written by Evonne Marinakis
March 13-17
Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Cir-
cus: Fully Charged
Don’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 times
Where: U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202
Admission: Tickets $26+
For More Information: 800-745-3000
March 9
The Shamrock Shuffle
Community 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 Centre
West Chester, OH 45069
For More Information:
www.theshamrockshuffle.com
Farmers' Market presented by First
Financial Bank
Enjoy 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 45069
For More Information:
www.westchestersfarmersmarket.com
March 23
Emerald 5K Walk/Run
Scenic 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 Levee
1 Levee Way Newport, KY 41071
Admission: $30, $15 ages 12 and under
For More Information: 513-721-2905 or
www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org
March 12-17
Peter Pan
When: Various show times
Where: Procter Gamble Hall
650 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Admission: Tickets start at $28 plus fees.
For More Information: 800-745-3000
March 24
Ballet ToyBox
Cincinnati 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 times
Where: Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Admission: Tickets $20+
For More Information: 800-745-3000
TourTravel
SharkDiving
in the Bahamas
Among 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 Dive
This 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
divers may be frightened to find them-
selves in such close proximity with these
fierce meat eating predators. All novice
and 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 Rodeo
This famous shark rodeo in Little Bahama
Bank is a flat patch of sand the size of a
football field at Walker's Cay. Dive boats
will usually circle the site first, gunning the
boat'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
fish contained in a porous cylinder.The good
thing about this shark feeding system is that
it avoids pieces of fish remains floating near
watching 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!
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ALLERGY ASTHMA CENTER
Allergy Asthma Specialty
Center
Masood Ahmad, M.D.
(513) 777-7097
www.allergyandasthmaspecialty.com
BIODIESEL TECHNOLOGY
PROVIDER BIODIESEL
PRODUCER
Jatro Diesel
Rahul Bobbili, Vice President Co -
Founder
(937) 847-8050
www.jatrodiesel.com
CUSTOM JEWELRY/REPAIR
Tiger Arlington LLC
Alison Martin, G.G. (GIA)
(513) 490-4048
tigerarlington@me.com
DERMATOLOGIST
Mason Dermatology Center
Jan Fu, M.D., Ph. D
(513) 459-1988
www.drjanfu.com
FITNESS
Pilates Cycling of Mason
Cathy Kurlemann
(513) 428-1129
HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
Thomas and Galbraith Heating
and Cooling
Michael Weber
(513) 825-6805
www.MasterWorkService.com
INSURANCE
State Farm Insurance
George Meinberg
(513) 891-0100
george.meinberg.bxzh@statefarm.com
MORTGAGES
The Mortgage Network of
Ohio Inc.
Jeff Steinacker
(513) 607-6079
www.themortgagenet.net
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Oxford Physical Therapy
Centers
Ken Rusche
ken.rusche@oxfordphysicaltherapy.
com
www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com
PSYCHIATRIST
Professional Psychiatric
Services
Drs. Mohamed Aziz and Gihan Razik
(513) 229-7585
info@ppsych.com
The Christ Hospital Medical
Associates
Hanish Sethi, MD, Head Director of
Psychiatry
(513) 585-3690
www.TheChristHospital.com
PSYCHIATRY, ADDICTION
PAIN CARE
Individual Care Center
Abe Soliman, M.D.
(513) 774-9444
www.Individualcarecenter.com
REAL ESTATE
Comey Shepherd Realtors
Sandra Peters, Senior Sales Vice
President
(513) 300-2518
speters@comey.com
Comey Shepherd Realtors
Stephanie Broshear
(513) 260-6179
sbroshear@comey.com
Sibcy Cline Realtors
Madeline S. Hoge, Executive Vice
President
(513) 659-0095
mhoge@sibcycline.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Advanced Technology
Consulting, Inc. dba ATC
David Goodwin
(513) 323-1122
www.4atc.com
WEB DESIGN AND ON-LINE
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
De Novo Dezign
Maria Kalomenidou
(513) 886-7010
www.denovodezign.com
These are residents within your neighborhood who own businesses.To find out how to get a free listing for your business, send
us an email at b.hayes@n2pub.com.
resident business guide
Resident BusinessGuide HealthyLiving
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-
sure in due time. However, if you find
that 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.
A final – but not last – source of stress
that 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.
Article Source: www.wellnessarticlelibrary.com
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.
Managing
22. 43March Heritage Homefront42 Heritage Homefront MarchHomeMattersClassifiedAds
To place classified listings, please email them to b.hayes@n2pub.com. Listings are FREE and will be in ourWetherington, Four Bridges, Heritage
Club pubalications.You are welcome to submit one photo with your listing.We are not limited to just items for sale. Please limit your classified
listing to 60 words.Your listing will run for 90 days.
For Sale: Hamilton Beach Juice Extractor for sale priced at $50.00 including Food
Pusher, Food Chute, Cutter/Strainer, Juice Spout, etc. Call 513-300-2295.
Babysitter wanted: looking for babysitters for occasional work. Also seeking
possible tutor for first grade, ability to do both a plus! Please contact 668-0168
For Sale: GracoTravel System with stroller, car base, and infant carrier. Purchased
2009. Like new. Gender-neutral color. Call Carol at 513-573-7036.
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.
FOR SALE: Reebok Portable/ Adjustable Basketball
Hoop for $190. Contact 300-7871
For Sale: 1 5 light gold chandler, 1 5 light gold kitchen fixture with globes, 1 4 light
bathroom fixture with globes, 1 5-panel gold ceiling fan with remote, 1 3 Light Hall
fixture (Large glass globe). Best offer call 513-755-3748 or email bhharper1@aol.com
FREE to a good home: 27-inch colorTV. Philips Magnavox model, #TP2784C with
remote control. Purchased new Feb. 2000, tube type, weighs 80 lbs. is functional. Call
755-7449.
FOR SALE: A brand new Nike Golf ClubTravel Cover, still in box. Compression molded
shell w/internal padding, etc. Can view at nike.com for more info. List price $220, ask-
ing $150. Please contact 513-307-2454 for more details.
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