What's Happening - Mariemont Townhouses?
On Feb rua ry 8, 19 77, Chelsea Moor e sent lett ers t o its 153 to wnhouse apart ment resi de nt s That lette r sta t ed that "Ch elsea Moo re is explo ring t he feasibilit y of con vertin g t he to wnhous es from rent al li vi ng uni t s to owneroccupied living un its ." No ot her lette r has been fo rth com ing. As a res ul t of this let t er an d heavy r umors fly i ng a b o u t , 8 4 households of the townho use apartment s gathe r ed at t he Par ish Center to establ ish their own feeling s on the poss ible conversion The overwhe lmin g dec ision was aga i nst conve r sion Therefore, severa l residents were present at the Plann ing and Zoning meeting on March 21 to oppose Chelsea Moo r e' s pe ti t ion to subplat the lots on wh ich t he townhouses are situa t ed for t he purpose of sell ing th e uni t s individually Their pet it ion was ta bled until Ap ri l 18
Since the Marc h 2 1st mee tin g, unde r legal guidance of Fred Br aun , the r es i dents of t he townhouse apartments have organ ized themselves into t he Mar iemont Townhouse Resident Association with Fred Braun as legal counsel and Libby Schroeder as chairman A finance committee has been collectin~ pledges for financial support, 1f needed. A research comm ittee has been searching out Mary Eme r y ' s original intent and purpose for t he use of the townhouse apartments through the l ibrary and t he courthouse The operat ing committee has been circulati ng a petit ion to the local residents to estab lis h the number of households against conversion. A te lephon ing committee has been keeping t he res idents informed Fina ll y, a decisio n mak ing committee , made up of the heads of all working committees , will be the speake rs fo r the association
Th ere have been some voic es he ar d around th e communit y su ggest ing th at co nvertin g rent al pr op ert y t o pr ivat e home own er pro pe rt y cou ld only upgrade the property on the theory that privat e home owners take bett er care of their homes, establish deeper roots, become more involved in community affairs. This theory just does not apply to the townhouse apartments. There are over a dozen residents who have lived here more than 30 or 40
year s, a f ew si nce Mari emon t was f i r st d ev el oped There ar e gene ra tio ns of the same f am il y livin g in th e t ow nhous e a p a r tme nt s M an y o f t he resi dents hav e add ed hun dr eds of dolla rs wort h of th eir ow n improvemen t s, moder nizin g bathrooms and kitc hens, f in ishing basements and l andscaping ya rds. The ratio of residents involved in commun ity affa irs could stand beside the ratio of any othe r zone area of Mariemont. Res idents from the townhouse apartments are deeply involved in every organization through church , school, sports , scouts and community. We have a deep sense of pride in ou r homes and our commun ity. We are a part of Mar iemont. Can anyone question that?
To eli minate t hi s large sector of r enta l homes , Mar i emont would be los ing a vita l element of it s ric h an d va ri ed populace Mary Emery real ized when she founded this vill age t hat private homes would not at once be with in the reach es of everyone Ask your
ne ighbor whe r e he or she fi rst st art ed out in Mari emon t. Ma ny wou ld have t o say t he t ow nho use apartments Where wou ld th e young co uples sta rti ng out in life be able to li ve ? No t in Marie mon t. Where would t he sing l e pa rent be able to raise hi s or he r ch ildre n? Not in the warm and sec ure confines of what we now know as Mariemont. Where would the retired couple or widowed matron be able to still maintain an atmosphere of home and yard on a fixed income ? Not in Mar iemont. Libby Schroeder
Reiected
Mariemont ' s Planning Commission voted unanimously to reject a play by Chelsea Moore to convert rental-occupied townhouses to owner-occupied . Basing their decision on village requirements of a minimum of 6750 sq. ft. for single family residences, the commission was unanimous in their vote.
UCA UFO?
Just what is a UFO? And what should you do if you see one?
Learn t he answers from Leonard Stringfield, local UFO expert, at the Mar iemont Village Assembly ' s annual sprin!l' meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 1977, at 7:30 p.m · Ma riemon t High School Lib ra ry
No stranger to many of us , Len has impressive credentia ls. His 27 years of Unidentified Flying Ob j ect research in cludes working wit h the Ai r Defense Command reporti ng screen ed UFO si gh t ings Curr en tly Len is Director of Public Re lati ons for MUF ON (Mutua l UFO Network) as well as Area Investigator for t his organizatio n. He is also Associa t e lnvesti~ator for the Center for UFO Studi es , a scientific research gro up dire ct ed by Dr. J. All e n Hynek of Northwestern University. UFO research has becom e highly technical with the use of sophisticated electronic equipment that would boggle your
mind. Scientists and researchers like this can't quite be shrugged off as a bunch of kooks, whatever you may have thought about UFO ' s in the past.
Popular interest in UFO ' s will be increasing dur in~ 1977 and there are strong indications that the government will be making what they describe as "unsettling disclosures" about UFO ' s a reversal of official policy that in the past has downgraded UFO incidents.
In addit ion to hear ing Len on t he 10th of May, we may loo k fo rwar d t o his new boo k publish ed by Do ubled ay and sc heduled for release May 20, 197 7. It is called Situati on Red, T he UFO Si ege and will upd at e t he whole project.
Prior to Le n's t alk, there will be a short Vi llag e Assembly business meet in g and electi on of offic ers Group represen t ative s from the va r ious participating organizat ions are urged to report anything pert in ent.
Here Comes the Paradel
Any group wi shing to part icipate in the annua l Me mor ial Day parade should contact Fire Captain Tom Dr iggers , 271-4089 , as soon as possible.
The parade , a high li ght of Memorial Day in the village , will form in front of the Parish Center on Plainville Road at 8:15 a.m on Mo nday , May 30 Part ici pat ing organ i zati ons may choose t o dress in uniform or in ci vilian clothes , but all must dress in accordance with the choice of t heir groupContact Capt. Drigger s as soon as poss ibl e.
Soccer Registration
Mariemont Village fall soccer registration will be he ld during the l ast two weeks of May Registration slips will be sent home from school with Dale Park children. Middle School students who have played before on a Mariemont team will be contacted by phone.
Any M i ddle School boy or girl who has not played soccer before and will not be older than 13 as of Sept. 1, 1977, may call Mrs. Walter Johann (271-3633) to register
Get In The Summer Swing & Sign Up!
RECREATION DEPARTMENT PLANS
FOR THE SPRING & SUMMER
Mr. Joe Cruze of the Mariemont Recreation Department has an nounced the following plans for outdoor recreation in the village during the summer month s. It is hoped to have two Softball Leagues. One league for older men will have no definite a~e ran ge The other lea gue will include college age and high school age men 17 and older. He hopes to have 8 teams.
During the month of May when swimming and tennis passes are on sale, you will have an opportunity to sign up for summer volley ba ll, basketball and horseshoes If there are sufficient numbers of people who sign up for these activities, lea gues will be provided.
Swim passes are open only to residen t s of the Village. If you purchase your pass in advance of the opening of the pool on Saturday, May 28 , you will obtain a discount. Passes ,viii be sold on Monday evenings from 7 to 9, and on
Booster Drive - May 6-15
Rich Heiser, General Chairman for t he annual Mariemont Warric,r's Boosters Fund Raising Campaign, and Jim Ryan and Herb Barnes , area chairmen, have announced that this year's drive will be conducted during the first two weeks in May. Heiser stressed the importance of the campai~n by explaining that school district athletic activities are supported with tax monies only to the extent of pro vidin g the physical plant and coaching personnel. A ll other necessary items such as uniforms, equipments, awards, etc., come from gate receipts or funds raised by the Warrior's Booster
rClub.
The Boosters have purchased a new nine passenger van for use by a number of school groups.
As with everything else, the cost of maintaining a full athletic program i s increa sing However Rich is confident the resi dents of Mariemont, Fairfax, and Terrace Park will respon d as generously this year as they have in the past. The Boosters are particularly pleased that participation in both boys and girls interscholastic athletics is increasing. The y have enthusiastically responded to this and hope you will too when they come to call.
MARIEMONT TOWN CR IER STAFF
Co-Editors: WIL CALDWELL (271-4028)
MARTY BARTLETT (271-7069)
Business M anager: WILLIAM BROCKMAN (271-3703)
Distribution: DELL STRINGFIELD (271-4248)
PATTY SHUSTER (271-8317)
Con tr ibutor s: Su zy Baker, Janice Botsko, Maybelle Damerow, Jo Ellen Fitzger ald, Monte Fo ster, Ke n G ettelman, Mary Mace, Bill McKinley, Pam Pfeif er, Libby Schroeder, Sh aro n Swanso n, Sally Wiener, Loi s Zack.
Saturday mornings from 9 to 12 during the month of May. The passes will be available in the basement of the Municipal Building. The last day for discount purchase will be May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. After that date, summer swim passe s must be purchased at the pool.
Pre-season swim passes will have the following purchase prices. A junior pass for children up to the age of 16 will cost $10. If he or she is 16 by January 1, 1977d he or she will be classed as an a ult. An adult single season pass will be $16. A swim pass for an entire family will cost $55. After the pre-season discount period, purchase price for juniors will be $12 and tor adults $18. The family pass will be $55 no matter when purchased. Single admission prices will be $1.75 for juniors and $2.00 for adults. If a person brings a guest, the adult ~uest fee will be $2.50 and the Junior guest fee will be $2.00. All of these single admission fees are per person If a family ent ert ains out of town guests , the fee will be $9 for an adult for a week, $6 a week for a junior, and $15 a week for an entire family.
On the tennis courts, the family pass has been raised from $30 to $35. The fee for a single adult will be $12, and for a junior (up to age 18) will be $7 For further information , please call Joe Cruze, telephone number 831-2501.
Rachel Hubbard
Book Sale , May 6
The Mariemo nt Women 's Guild will hold its annua l Book Sale on Friday, May 6, at the Parish Center, 3809 Pla inville Road. Hours of sale act ivity are from 9 a.m.to 6 p m.
Selections of reading material will include fi ction, non-fiction, children's books , paperbacks, text books, magazines and records. And the prices will be reasonable
Toll Booth
Must Go
The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to accept the appeal of Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in the toll booth case. Though the decision is not official until it is mandated, an entry is expected to be journalized in ten days Fred Braun, attorney for the Mariemont Hills Citizens Action Group , says, "We're pleased , of course, very, very pleased." Referring to the controversial booth and gate, Braun said, "I want it out. Two weeks should be plenty of time."
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Splinters From The School Board
At the Tuesday, April 12, School Board meeting the Board accepted Mr Crabb's recommendations regarding renewal of teachers' contracts. Resignations were accepted from Arthur Daniels and Linda Ferdon; all other contracts will be renewed except Marlene Hines, Beverly Eiche, Tim Kish, Kaylene Ashbridge, and Margaret Boeckman Mr. Crabbs pointed out that the Special Education teachers' contracts (Kaylene Ashbr idge and Margaret Boeckman) are not being renewed due to the declining student enrollment in the Mariemont district. It is hoped their contracts can be picked up at a l ater date. Policies for the education of handicapped children were discussed,but have not been resolved as yet for the 1977-78 school year. Kindergarten teachers Susan Buck (Dale Park) and Gail Kauffmann (Fairfax) will have their contracts renewed on a half time basis. This is also due to the declining student enrollment , as next ye ar each grade school will have only one session of kindergarten.
Ray Sutherland, local uniserve representative of the Ohio Education Association, attended the Board meeting with Mrs. Eiche.
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He urged the Board not to accept the recommendation not to renew her contract, and state d that she has never been told her performance was other than satisfactory. Mr. Crabbs stated that his recommendation was based on evaluation of her professional performance by her principal and assistant principal.
He also reported she has been aware of her evaluations. Board member Paul Swanson pointed out that members of the Board of Education are not professional educators, and so must trust the judgments of the school administrators which they hi re. He also noted that Board members do not vote to hire and fire teachers based on their personal opinions of them. Litigation regar· ding this matter is anticipated.
John Mangan, a Mariemont teacher, also was present and expressed dismay that Mr. Crabbs had dismissed a teacher for one day.
In other business Mr. Crabbs reported full accreditation of th e high school by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The Board also adopted an Appropriations Resolution which will be revised again in May. During discussion of appropriations Mr. Crabbs r eported that professional consultants have been studying the school buildings regarding the "energy crunch".
An Educator's Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. on May 10 and 11, was discussed. Mr. Crabbs and several Board members plan to attend.
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Sue Bucy, Central Committee chairman, requested that Board memb er Paul Swanson attend the April 18 meeting of Central Committee to outline the future role of that organization. Is Central Committee to be an open forum for educational information with the diverse opinions of the board, the O.E.A. and the P.T A. presented, or should Central Committee take a stand on educat ional issues and work to implement them? The discussion was tabled until the next board meeting when Mrs. Bucy will formally present Central Committee's position to the board.
John Hodges reported that $125,000 had been invested at 4¼% interest for one month. Mr Denny reported that based on his projection there will be a total of only 80 kindergarten students enrolled for the 1977-78 school year.
Supt. Robert Crabbs presented the Ohio State proposal for a public survey in the District Study 700 people will be chosen at random from the re~istered voters of the school district and invited to participate in the survey. They will receive written invitations from the board and follow-up phone calls by the League of Women Voters. The board approved this by a roll-call vote.
Tom Allman reported on Bill No.61 which will make it mandatory for school boards t o hire outside legal counsel, perhaps on a yearly retainer, instead of being required to use the city solic itor to represent them. Charles Boersig suggested that the Legislative News Letter sent to the board be sent on to all district P.T.A's.
Pam Pfeifer
MCC Welcomes New Members
In March , the following j oine d in the membership of the Mariemont Community Church.
Dr John M. Cutter, Mr and Mrs. Wayne Dunlap, Miss Alice McQuitty, Mr. and Mrs James Ray, Mrs. Hele n Sheridan and Mrs. Edra Walker.
A coffee was held in their
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Hats Off!
To those responsible for the lovely display of tulips at the Family statuary. The Garden Club of Mariemont supplied the bulbs and Ruth Goering supplied the labor to the Village Assembly for the informative blue booklet for newcomers to Ma riemont. How about having it distributed by Mariemont Town Meeting committeemen?
to Sally Fenker, selected for membership in the International Trumpet Guild. Sally is one of eight finalists who will compete at t he University of Illinois for an award and a plaque. A graduate of MHS, Sally is 1st chair in both the U.C. brass choir and the U.C. Philharmonic ; she is on the Dean's List at the College Conser· vatory of Music , where she is in her junior year, and a vice pres ident of Mu Phi Epsilon, music honorary. to Mariemonters whose han · diwork was chosen for The St itchery Fair. Last year's 4th grade class, under the guidance of Louise Schomberg and Sheryl Loean, made a Bicentennial quilt which won an award for outstanding achievement. Dell Stringfield entered her crocheted partridge and a needlepoint adaptation of a family coat of arms, mounted on a slice of tree, ready for hanging to Len Springfield on the publication of his latest book,"Situation: Red · The UFO Seige."
honor in the Parish Center where they were greeted and welcomed by other church members. The Provident Bank
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The Concourse - Joy For All!
As a child did you ever picture yourse lf walking through a ~arden so beautiful that a feeling of peace, calm, and tranquillity surrounded your being? Did this ~arden make you feel as though time were endless and that only you and your creator existed in this special creation? You may suggest that this place, th i s garden, is just a fairyland , a place that exists only in the imagination of a child where fantasies are an everydar, thing, a part of growing up. Wei, my friend , perhaps. But one place that comes within one's imagination, that is nearly that place of tranquillity and peace, is right here in Mariemont. Although it is only made of limestone and concrete, the location , the architecture, the natural foliage, and the planted flowers, shrubs, and trees make this place an ideal site for dreaming, reminiscing, or simply viewine a very picturesque part of the village. Th is place is our own Mariemont concourse.
The concourse is located on the edge of the bluff at the south end of Center Street. From the concourse one can view the distant rolling hills of Kentucky and see the sun skimming across the water of the Little Miami River
Opening bids for the concourse began on December 12, 1923. Construction began shortly after. Because of the soft grounds sur· rounding this area it was necessary to construct a temporary surface of ties to support the heavy machinery needed for the building of the concourse. This surface was called a corduroy road and proved to be an essential step in planning the stone structure .
Anothe r problem encountered was the deep ravine at the west end of the site This ravine had been caused by a washout in the past and made the construction of the foundation a very difficult, if not impossible, task. The so lution to the problem was found in building a retaining wall 33 feet in height to support the concrete foundat ion
By May of 1924 the foundation of the concourse had been completed and the laying of stones for the parapet was begun.
Each stone was hauled from a stone quarry on Indian Hill Road and then placed carefully on the curved structure
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As 1925 rolled around more and more people began to move to Mariemont and the concourse, being nearly complete, became a place to gather for special occasions. On July 4, 1925, the Mariemont Athletic Association sponsored an athletic meet followed by a baseball game on the open concourse area. That evening fireworks were exploded below the concourse and a beautiful display of lights, sparkles, pops and bangs were seen and heard by hundreds of people from the top of the concourse bluff.
From beginning to end, the
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construction lasted about t wo years, but growth and beautific~tion still continue throughout this lov ely area. The wisteria that winds and twists its way through the timbers of the concourse offers both shade and beauty to the site. Boxwoods and azaleas can also be seen gracing the landsc ape of the concourse grounds. Every spring color is added to the garden design by brilliantly shaded begonias. The garden clubs of Mariemont deserve credit for their contribu tions to the beauty of the area.
The concourse has much to
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Completed Concourse, July 4, 1925 Photo courtesy of Warren Parks.
Wise Planning Makes For Perfect Parties
Checking final details for tonight's banquet, finaliz ing plans for a December wedding reception, and handling some of the administrative tasks of hotel operation are all in a day's work for Elizabeth C. Wise, Banquet Director at the Mariemont Inn. Mrs. Wise first came to the Inn twelve years ago after deciding to return to work when her son entered college. She started by doing secretar ial work at the hotel but soon began to take on additional responsibilities as she became involved in planning company parties, banquets, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions To date, she has worked on approximately 8000 parties.
A native Cincinnatian, Mrs. Wise was well-acquainted with the Village of Mariemont. Her job at the Inn soon fostered a des ir e to become a full-time resident so she moved here eight years ago. Her office reflects a love of Ma ri emont and its heritage of which the Inn is a fitting symbol. On one wall is a 1924 architect's sketch of the Mariemont Inn.
The Inn prides itself on a trad i· tion of quality and persona l ser· vice. The staff works well together as a team and many of its members have been with the Inn for years. Mr. Myro n Hughes, the maitre'd, has been there over thirty years. Recently, some remodeling and surface changes have been made but the important intangible qualities haven't
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Kiddie Kamp
Mariemont Pre -School Mother' s Group is planning the 1977 session for Kiddie Kamp. It begins June 20 and ends July 11 , with no kamp on July 4 They are offering two 3day programs for a fee of $25 for membe rs and $30 for non-members, and a 5-day program for a fee of $35 for member s and $40 for non-members. Deadline for signing up your ch ild is April 15 for members; May 15 for nonmembers.
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changed. Patrons respond to these qualities by starting traditions of their own. One family has had four daughters hold wedding receptions there.
Mrs. Wise enjoys the publ ic contact afforded by her job. Sometimes, though , a rehearsal dinner is planned entirely through a long-distance telephone conversation Careful planning and attention to detail are fundamental to success. Although there is a trend toward less formal affairs , there are still many details to oversee. Mrs. Wise tells how a pre -re ception conference before a Chinese wedding averted a crisis. Upon observing the dining area , the Chinese lady ~asped, "Why, all of the linen is white!" Since wh ite is a Chinese color of mourning, the white linens would have been most inappropriate. Naturally, red linens were then used to denote a festive occasion and the evening was a happily memorable one.
The Inn has received innumerable letters from families, church groups, and corporations expressing appreciation for parties with "just the right touch. " Mrs. Wise states that meticulous planning and coordination is her secret for a successful party Anyone who has attended a party at the Inn would certainly agree that this formula is a successful one Suzy Baker
Double Twenties June Event
At the recent Double Twent ies meeting, the proposal of makin* up the "cold weather cancelled February 4 affair with a special June gathering of the club, prob ably on the 10th, met with much interest.
There will be more information coming soon concerning this event.
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''The Mikads" At MHS
Mariemont High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado" May 5, 6, and 7. The play begins at 8:15 p.m. in the school auditorium on May 5 and 7, and at 8:45 p.m on May 6.
Tickets may be purchased from any cast member or by call ing the school (271-8310). Tickets will also be sold at the door. Adul t tickets cost $2 and student tickets are $1.
"The Mikado " is a light satire of Gilbert's Victorian England The action, set in Japan, traces the farsical adventures of Emperor Mikado's (Kent Steigler) runaway son, Nanki-Poo (Terry Gunter). Nanki-Poo's romance with YumYum, played by Donna Caswell, undergoes many trials before the inevitable happy ending.
Eric Barnes, Brad Baker, Bill Peery, Amy Quist, Gayle Gettelman, and Nancy Dernier also appear in lead roles. The total cast numbers over one hun-
dred.
Robert Dom inique, vocal music teacher, is directin g an d David Weekley, assistant principal, is producing the ,nusi ca l.
Plant SaleMay 4
A sure sign of spring is the annual Plant Sale sponsored by th e Garden Club of Mariemont. Thi s year villagers are in vited to buy dll types of plants on May 4 at th e Parish Center, starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until the tables are bare. Jeane Barnes is chairman of the sale, which will also include a bake table and a white P,lepha nt sale. Customers may pre -order by calling Edith Fenker at nl -0191. Profits from the sale will go toward civic beautification projects, a bus tour for shut -i ns, an d the Daisy Jones scholarship fund.
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M_ariem _ ont Planning Commission
~1t~ the subm1ss10n of a ~ommissioner is obligated to p~e)1f!linary Dale Park area sub· issue the permit. Comm1ss1on. Within 30 d1v1s1on plat ~y the Chelsea If the proposed work in some days after submission of t~e f or· Moore Cor~orat1on to the Marie· manner does not comply with the mal re9uest the Comm1ss1on mont Planning Com~ission, many existing code, the Commissioner must either approve or ~isap· persons are wo_ndenng Just what must deny the permit and he will prove of the plat. If no _ ac~1on 1s 1s th~ Comm1ss1on and what is its tell the applicant why the permit taken by the Comm1ss1on 1t has function? cannot be issued If the applicant the same effect as ~h_a~ of an a~-
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Council Briefs
Mayor_Charles Straley said Neil R!tze 1s f,~e choice for Council but V1lla~e will have to discontinue relationship with Texaco as conflict of interest.
The ~omm1ss1on ~s a cre ation fee Is that there a re cir· pr~val. If any sub·d1v_1s1~n plat 1s of t~e Village Council but its for· cumstances which create an ap• rei ected, the Comm1ss1on must mat,on, structure , and. operation propriate exception to the code, state the reason. , are governed by the Ohio Genera l he may request a hearing before (Cont. on Page 7) ~09e. It has pow ers , but they are the Planning Commission and hm, ted and spec1f1ed ~oth by the seek a variance. The Commission Q_h10 Code and Village Or · may grant variances but that dinances. power is limi ted and dearly spell. Its membersh_,p Is made up of ed • out by Village ordinances five Village residents: th_ree of state law~ ,. and a vast body of them from the gener_al_c,t,~er'lry court dec1s1ons surrounding the and !WO from the off1c1al Village whole quest ion of zoning fa m I I y The three c iv i Ii an Variances cannot be granted for members are Kenneth M the convenience and even Gette l man , Chairman; Sally monetary advantage of the Weed; and Warren Parks, property owner. They must be ~ecretary. M~yor Charles Straley based on some unusual condition is _ an ex-~fflc10 member and also that surrounds the particular V1~e-Cha1rman. They are ap· property in question and does not point~d by the mayor and serve apply to propoerty in iieneral. For for sityear terms. The Village example the front side or rear Council member is Councilmail yard re qui rements ~f a l~ t of very Jerry Shelton wh~ is also Chair· unusual_ shape or topography may man o! the Planning _ and Zoning be vaned by the Commission Committee of Council. where the general ordinance re-
The . Commission is not a quirements would make it im· leg1slat1ve body It cannot write or possible or unduly difficult to pass ordinances or laws. Those secure a building upon the proper· func~1ons are reserved for law ty Variances are not granted rr:iaking bodies su_ch as the Co~n- upon th~ argument that by not c,I. It can establish rules for ,ts conforming to the existing code a ow~ procedure and conduct of home would look more attractive business so long as those rules or be more convenient to the are consistent with the laws of owner. th e ¥illage and State. The Com· If a_person seeking a variance m1ss1on can recommend to Coun· ,s. denied his request by the Plan· ell th~se ordinan _ces pertaining to ning _Commission, he may take planning or zon ing that 1t feels the issue to council. If he is not would appropr iat e, but the ac- satisfied with the action of Coun· tual writing and passage must be cil he may make an appeal to the done by Council. courts.
For _t h~ most part the Planning In the case of a property sub· Com m1ss1on's work consists of division, the State Code says th at heann_gs seekin g a variance from a request with complete plans the Village Building and Zoni~g and desc~iption of the plat must Code. Any construction, s1gnif1- be submitted to the Pl anning can~. repair, al~erations, or mod1f1cat1ons to either residence or bus iness structures in the Village must not be done unti l a set of plans has been approved by the Building Commissioner and a building permit issued by him. If the proposed construction alteration and so on complies with the building and zoning code, the
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A number of area residents are hard at work in order to make your 1977 Christmas shopping lots of fun. That 's right: Chris t mas already! Plans are underway for a Christmas Boutique to be held in the Parish Center Auditorium one day during the first two weeks of November.
Many of our neighbors are ex · pert craftsmen and artisans and the ir work will be for sale at an " individual-prof it" boutique. Each cra_fts man wi ll share the ~ud,tonum re~tal price for the day m order to display and sell his own ha~dicrafts Approval to use the Parish Center has been given by the Church Board.
Crafts of all kinds • pottery si lver craft, tinware, ne edlework; pillows, toys, handbags, children's clothing, Christmas ornaments d_ecorations, gifts, antique collec '. t1bles, and much more • will be for sale.
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It you are interested in selling your own handicrafts • or perhaps, with a friend or with group (Garden Clubs, Senior Citizens, Girl Sc~uts) call any one of the following for more information, Sandra Garland 271· 7026; Donna Kent, 271:76 66 · Joyce Rosselot , 271-2524; Pat Slater, 271-4903 . In The Heart Of Mariemont CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING
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COLLECTOR PRINTS 6954 Madisonville Rd 513 / 272 - 1360
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Money matters - $1200 in repai~s to swim pool; council ok ' d ordering $2025 in landscaping material for new rec. area, work to be done by Maintenance Dept. · Emery Memorial ~ive $975 fo; b9at house pump 1f Scouts con· tribute money, labor or both· $3316 for 17 HP tractor / mowe r from Rockwell Equipment for Maint~nance Dept.
Ord1ryances Passed - increase 1~ e~rnmgs tax, additional street lighting on West St. Resolutions passed - request for tax relief tor elderly single persons main· taming households.
Under Consideration - in• crease i n family tennis ~embershi~ to $35; salary or· dinance: height of hedges at intersections; bids for garbage collection.
Committee Reports - Safety recommends purchase Chevy Nova from Economy Chevrolet for police cruiser for $4023 with trade-in; Planni ng _ and Zo ning reports C.G.&E. indicated interest in n~got i ating sale of right-of -way to village County Commissioners ha~e approv~d DD multiple residence zoning for Madison Place area Ohio Dept. of Natural R~so~rce~ have presen ted Little M1a m1 River Corridor Pla n to regional planners • Rt. 50 and Scen ic Rail, oad will be covered in next stage after review by local governmental groups.
Getting Personal
Cong ratul ations:
There's a new little person brightening the lives of Saundra and Dan Walker of Homewood. Jennifer Ann, born Feb. 28, is making things busier and happier than ever. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamb of Ma ri emont and Mr and Mrs. Daniel Walker, Sr., of New Le nox, Illinois
Susan and Bob Moore ar e delighted with their daughter born on March 25. She has been named Katherine Sherwood. The baby has two brothers, Ne ls on and Bob. The grandmothers are Maren Moore, of Boca Raton, Florida, who will be visiting in May, and Jane Sherwood, of St. Petersburg, Fla
Susan and David Elliott, 6975 Grave Avenue, announce the birth of their first child, a son, Seth Warner Elliott, on Feb. 23 Grand· parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Elliott ol Washington Court House and Col. and Mrs. Harold Newhart of Oxford , Ohio
New Neighbors:
Lynette and erry (?verbey are getting settled in their very fir st home at 3748 lndianview. The young couple are both lawyers, he with Procter and Gamble, she with Blue Cross. The Overbeys formerly lived in a Kenwood apar tment.
It's a father-son team at 3740 l nd ian view. Longtime residents with a new address are Charles Wheeler and his son Gary Charlie is with The Crane Company and Gary is with Safety Auto Glass . It's welcome back to Beulah
TOWN and COUNTRY
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3912 Miami Rd. 271-4789
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Barnes, who has lived in Florida, North Carolina, and Mar ietta, Ohio, since she left our village a few years ago. Her many friends are glad Beulah and her sister Helen Cain have decided to make the village home once more, this time at an apartment on Wooste r Pike
The College Scene:
John Burke has made the Dean 's List at the College of Wooster , where he is a freshman.
The opportunity to study in another country appeals to many Mariemont collegians. Carolyn Kei l is spending a quarter of her senior year in England as part of an exchange program arranged by Earlham College.
John Srofe will spend his spring term at The Center for Medival and Renaissance Studies at Ox· ford College , England. John and ten classmates from Hanover College will attend lectures, go on field trips, and spend a couple of weeks in freelance t ra veling
David Paris has been awarded a full scholarship from Washington Unive rsi ty in St. Louis to continue his studies of Chinese at a univers ity in Taipei, Taiwan. While there he will be living with a Chinese family. David was one of twenty students from un ive rsities in the U.S. to participate in this program. He will lea ve sometime around the end of June.
In Memoriam: Francis (Bud) Reck, 3719 Pocahontas, March 20 , 1977 ; William Constable, March 2, 1977; Bess Barr Lebedeff, March 23, 1977.
JOE PICCIANO & Sons
8165 Camargo Rd
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• Patios • Walks eWalls • Drives 891-2474
Wherever You Want to Wander?
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• MELDAHL DAM and LOCKS : just 10 minutes beyond Point Pleasant, Ohio on Route 52 East. Suggestion: take a picnic lunch and wait for a bari;:e to lock through Picnic and fishing area, public observation tower.
• BIRTHPLACE of ULYSSES S GRANT: Point Pleasant, Ohio on Route 52 East. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p m Small charge of 50¢ for adults , 25¢ for children.
• RANK I N HOUSE: An old home of 1850' s vintage in Ripley , Ohio (Route 52 East) that was part of the "uncf erground railroad" pr ior to the Civil War Open now through October 31, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
6904 Wooster Pike 271 -3223
Em ergency 231 -6276 Number s: 271 - 1161
Just over the hill from Mariemont there are in teresting places just waiting to be explored and enjoyed, particularly through the spring and summer. Places your friends and neighbors have already visited perhaps , but they are still mysteries to you and your family.
Here, for starters , is a list compiled by a Town Cr ier staff Cont'd fr om Page 6
Thus the Commission must apply the same reasonin g that it would apply to any is sue of zoning. If a proposed sub-division meets all zoning and code requirements, it is obligated to approve a plat which is then recorded by the County Recorder. Otherwise a rejection wou ld be qu ick ly ove rrul ed by the courts. A rejection would only be sustained if such a sub-division plat failed in some wa y to meet existing ordinances which in themselves must be based on the need for the general health, safety, welfare, and morals of the community.
The Planning Commission holds its meetings on the third Monday of the month at 8:00 p.m. in the Council chambers in the Municipal Building. All meetings are open to the public. Ken Gettelman
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CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY,N.A.
Mariemont Office 6902 Wooster Pike At Madisonville Road 852-5865
• SERPENT MOUND: Twenty miles beyond Hillsboro, Ohio, on Route 73 Enjoy the high observation tower , picnic area and an excellent museum featuring Indian artifacts from that region. (You can collect fossils in the creeks and road cuts, too.)
• AIR FORCE MUSEUM: Just southwest of Dayton , Ohio off 175 See how aircraft has developed through the years.
• WALDSCHM IDT HOUSE: Nearby at Camp Denison on Route 126 and U.S By-Pass 50. Turn off before the bridge at Milford. Th is is a pioneer ho me built in 1804. Open Sundays through November 1.
• CINCINNATI MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: 1720 Gilbert Ave., open Sundays from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday throu gh Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays Adults 50¢, Children 25¢ Planetarium program through June 12 is "Space -Wh o Needs It" · take a look at space exploration, past, present and future . 50¢ for students (up to 18) $1.00 for adults. Not recommended for chi ldren under 7. Call to reserve tickets at 621-3336 If any of you readers have special places of interest for nearby family forays, let us know the details and we'll pass the news along to other Mariemonters
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Inside the Hustler Case ..... .
The Prose cu ,to r's Reply
(A Town Crier "exclusive". Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney Simon L. Leis, Jr., wrote this editorial at the request of the New York Times, who refused to print it because the content really refuted the stand they had taken on this case.
It was obtained from Mr. Leis after he had read it as part of his recent presentation before the Mariemont Kiwanis Club. We thought it was important, an~ pe~miss1on was granted to publish 1t here.}
In many sections of the country, including Cincinnati, a majority of the media has been generally critical of the Hustler case. The media has attempted, through editorials and art icles, to misdirect and misguide the public.
Revenue Funds Hearing
The survey of property just east of Mariemont has prompted many questions from residents. According to reliable sources, The Charles Hawk Company is plan· ning to build an apartment com· plex just east of Glacier Springs.
Senior Citizens
Anyone interested in the problems of senior citizens is encouraged to attend a meeting May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School librar y. At the April meeting of the group, Chairman Marvin Ralston assigned committees to investigate a meeting place and finances.
What's Going On?
Mar iemont Council will hold a public hearing on the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in Council chambers on Monday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. At this time citize ns will have the opportunity to make written and / or oral comments on the possible use of Revenue Sharing Funds. Specific attention is called so that views jof Senior Citizens may be had at this meeting.
Their claim is fhe First Amendment to the Constitution was violated - freedom of the press. Obviously these editorials and articles are written from a selfish standpoin t in that the media is somewhat concerned that the protection afforded them under this Amendment is being eroded. This f ear is totally with ou t any foundation in fact or in law.
To begin with, the Supreme Court of the United States has repeat edly pronounced obscene material 1s not protected under the First Amendment, and therefore States have the right to regulat e its publication and dissemination. In Ohio the law does just that, and under it ele~en iss ues of the Hustler magazine were jud~ed to be obscene by a jury consisting of twelve members of this community (Cincinnati}.
These critical editorials and articles have brushed aside the fact that the Hustler magazine and its publisher have been convicte d of a crime. They have personally attacked me, as prosecut or , for adhering to my oath of office to enforce the laws of this State. Th ese edito rials and articles, by their very nature, are defending crim e, which I find to be utterly amazing, in vie w of the media's repeated air of selfrighteous ness. How can one construe prosecu tion of an admitted smut peddler as infringing upon the rights of those in volved in legitimate news dissemination?
Criticism has been expressed because the magazine publisher has been convicted not only with publishing obscene material, but was also charged and convicted of organized crime, an offense carrying a more severe penalty than that of publishing obscene material.
It shou ld be noted that the Legislature of the State of Ohio in 1974 passed the organized crime statute. This statute merely defines organized crime as a
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gro up of five or more people who violate a law for purposes of profit. It was not solely directed at the so -called "mafia" type of organized crime. It was a tool provided prosecutors to give the la w some teeth in their fight against crime. As in ma ny professions, includini,: the media , every resource is utilized to accomplish a goal. In this case we did jus t that.
Pornographers could care less about a violation of law which carries a minor penalty, as obscenity does They could withstand prosecution under the obscenity statute day in and day out, and still go about their business of distributing their obscene magazine. Little would be accomplished in the enforcement area if the obscenity statute alone were used. Because of the severity of the penalty under the organized crime statute, publishers will take a seco nd look as to whether or not they will assume the risk of continued dist r ib ut ion of their obscene magazine . The critics also claim that through the conviction of the publisher of Hustler magazine Cincinnati is attempting to force its moral standards on the rest of the nation. We find this to be a weak and ridiculous argument. Today the magazine is still bein g
LUCIA E. HERMANIES REALTOR
3900 Oak St., Mariemont Phone 271-0291
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WHOLESALE RETAIL
Distributors O'Brien Paints and Varnishes
6902 MURRAY AVE. MADISON PLACE 271-1758
sofd in other parts of this State, as well as in many parts of this country
To avoid this alleged secondary effect it has been suggested that the distributor should have been prosecuted rather than the publ is her Why should a pub lisher, who is the individual reaping enormous profits in the degradat ion of the female body, be allowed to hide behind a local ,distributor? His respons ibility as the pub lisher is much greater than that of the distributor , and he should be 1cc ountable for what he prints. Appa ren tly the majority of the media feels there should be no limitation as to the printed matter Rather than attacking a prosecutor doing his duty, I suggest their attention should be directed to their respective legislative bodies, petit ionin~ them to do away with the obscenity laws. Personally, I hope this never happens , for I have seen the effects of pornography. Times Square, once a lovely tourist at· traction, is now a jungle because of the many adult book store, bawdy houses, adult movie houses and massage parlors dotting its streets fn Cincinnati, because of our enforcement policy in this area, we have a clean, wholesome and vibrant city Visitors and residents are able to walk our down town streets. Recently Cincinnat i was judged one of the ten most livable cities in the nation. I believe part of the reason for this is the community attitude against pornography. We are proud of this, and as Prosecuting Attorney I will continue my endeavors against obscenity to maintain this healthy atmosphere.
Simon L. Leis , Jr.
3902 OAK STREET MARIEMONT 271-1400
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4109 Plainville Rd. 271-3210
M o re About Chelsea Moore
One young mother stated her feeli ngs this way :
" They want, I thi nk, $40.00 a square foot for these apartments. Even if we could afford that price , we wouldn 't buy the property. The buildings are 50 years old , in bad need of repairs and we would much rather put our money into a house. Many people around us have been sca r ed by the Chelsea Moore people, having been told that if they didn't buy the apartment they must move; that there were already a number of persons wanting to purchase a condominium for the asking pric e." She further stated that she and her family were young and ver· satile, so if the idea became a reality they could pack up and move But, what about the people who have lived here for years? Would they or could they just pack up and leave?
She went on to say that when she attended a meeting to discuss the issue, a representative from Chelsea Moore was not even present to explain concepts and answer questions. This lack of in-
11G u id e Ii n es"
"Guidelines", sug~estions for helping the alcoholic by Father Joseph Martin, will be shown at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, May 1, 5 and 7.
The general public is invited, admission free, to view the movie, approximately one hour in length, at 8:00 p.m. in the Gold Room of the hospital.
"Guidelines" deals largely with personal attitudes toward the drinker and how, frequently, chang in g attitudes can assist the alcoholic along the road to recovery. Since alcoholism has become so widespread, almost commonplace, the program serves a useful purpose to the public in learning proper attitudes toward alcoholics with whom they come in contact.
A call to Community Relations, at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, 271-8800 - Ext. 220, stating the night of attendance, would be ap· preciated as a help m anticipating audience participation.
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terest further emphasized the poor cooperation expressed to the residents by the company
To sum up her feelings she said that she had given up worryin~ about the whole situation. "I Just can't let the problem create a headache in my daily routine. So, I have decided to let things fall where they may and hope that the situation can be resolved in a satisfactory manner.
"I've lived her e over 40 years ," one resident said, "and I wouldn't give you 50 cents for it, much less buy it. The plumbing is all connected-my neighbor's bathtub stopped up and so did mine I paid $32.50 rent when I first moved in and now it's $173 including the garage. I've paid for many improvements myself. I don't know who's going to buy them."
Town Meeting Results
Neil Ritze was chosen as the nominee for Mariemont Council in District 1 at the Mariemont Town Meeting District caucus on March 23. Incumbents received the nod for council in three other districts: Clarence Erickson, District 3; Arthur Davies, District 4; and Carol Gettelman, District 6. Thomas Pontius was the unop· posed choice for village treasurer m all distri cts.
District committeemen were also chosen in caucus that night. In District 1 Betty George, Hugh Glore, and Ted Beach , with alter· nates Wilfred Tobler and Jer ry Sworstedt were elected; in District 2, Ga il Thompason, Vickie Schwartz, Marty Bartlett, with alternates Jim Baird and Mary Sloan.
District 3 chose Mort Prime , Lyn Guerrero, Ellen Brooks, with alternates Betty Orr and Harmon Wilson; District 4, Ann Burke, Richard Hanscom , Willa Tait, with Bob Bowsher and Robert Flee; District 5, Corning Benton, Ruby Smith, Sondra Shelton, with Carol Keller and Robert Naugle as alternates; District 6] Pat Thomas, Richard Adams, ohn Gray, with Jackie Pickering and Ed Morgan. SHARON CONTEMPORARY FASHIONS
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Junior & Missies Sizes NOW OPEN 10 :00 am to 5: 30 pm Monday thru Saturday Phone: 271-7777
The Magic World of Serendipity
"A happy discovery by chance" is the definition given of the word "serendipity" by Mrs. Bonn ie Wittenbaum, owner and manager of The Magic World of Serendipity at 3902 Oak Street on Olde Mariemont Park. For example, if you were desperate for ideas and ready to buy the traditional box of handkerchiefs for Aunt Mildred's birthday then suddenly spied a display of small pewter boxes such as the ones she collects, that would be your serendipity. And this shop is just the place to happen upon that perfect gift for someone.
Bonnie Wittenbaum and her husband enjoyed collecting unique handcrafted item s so much tha t their hobby led them into business. They opened Serendipity shops in Cincinnati and Metamora, In diana , five years ago as a result of this interest The ir Cincinnati shop moved to its pre· sent Mar iem ont location a year ago.
Serendip ity is very much a family affair, solely owned and operated by the Wittenbaums. On Bonnie ' s day off, her mother minds the store. After a year in this location, they have nothing but pra ise for the rea l friendliness of the people here and the "specia l quality" of this communi· ty.
Browsing through the shop 's kitchenware is an educational ex · per ience. One sees everything from a "rack jack" (a handy wooden utensil for moving oven racks without burning the fingers) to a "crepe rake." Radish curlers , soap savers, sauce blending spoons, bean slicers, and even chopsticks adorn one wall Everything has a label so one 's
The first name in each district 1s the chai rman.
The Town Meeting slate of of · ficers was accepted unanimously. They are : chairman Joe Hoffman ; vice-chairman, Patsy Winn ; secretary, Ed Thomas; treasurer, Bobbie Bahler , and Town Crier Ralph Smith. '
In each district alternates are ele cted in case a council nominee cannot run. District 1 council alternate is Tom Brennenstuhl; District 3, Helen Cantrell; District 4, John Paine; and District 6, Ray Parker. These alternates serve only until the November elect ion.
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FAIRFAX LOCK AND KEY SERVICE COMMERCIALRESIDENTIAL JACK ROBERTS 271-5575
curiosity is satisfied (and Mrs. Wittenbaum is saved from becoming hoarse) without having to ask the purpose of each interesting-looking gadget. There are cookie cutters for every occasion Mrs. Wittenbaum says that the kitchenware collection "just grows ." As all good cooks know, one item does seem to lead to another. Little cooks are not forgotten either-there is a large collection of miniature cookware.
Serendipity features American hand-crafted items. Mrs Wittenbaum finds that the contact with the craftsmen is one of the most enjoyable aspects of her business. Often, an interesting story is behind the goods. There are pewter items from Florida, stained glass from Indiana, animal f igures from California, an d plaques made by a retired Saturday Evening Post cartoon ist living in the Florida Eve rglades. Each item is a unique work of the craftsman's art.
The shop uses Alice in Wonderland as a theme and offers the shopper as many adven tures as Alice had. There is a lar~e assortment of Bybee and Bennington pottery, pewter gifts , and kitchenware. A "Serendipity Basket" is a special featur&-yo u can select your own assortment of gifts to celebrate a special occasion (a housewarming, a shower, or whatever) and Seren · dipity will help you arrange them in a special woven basket with bright fabric ribbon to make a lovely and unusual gift package. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Treat yourself to a visit to Serendipity soon.
Suzy
Baker
Attention - Village Photographers
We have an "opening" for you and an opportunity to help your community newspaper, The Town Cr ier.
On occasion, we could improve our paper with the inclusion of timely pictures of people, both individuals and groups, representing Mariemont activities.
If you are qualified, and would like to become a part of this rapidly-growing pub li cation , please contact Wil Ca ldwel l at 271 -4028, or write to him at 3604 Mound Way.
At the same time, if there are any of you men and women out there with writing talen ts, we welcome you to attend a meeting of our lively staff. Call Mar ty Bartlett at 271-7069 or write to her at 3744 lndianview Ave. Be an involved Mariemonter!
Fix Backs Railroad
COLUMBUS State Representative Helen Fix and Robert Taft, II are spearhead ins a move to obta in funds f or acquis ition fo r Little Mi am i/ Penn Centr al Ra ilroad for use as a scen ic railway .
Fix and Taft are among legislato rs representing distri cts bo rdering the Li ttle Mi ami Rive r who have written to Dr Robe rt Teater, director of the Department of Natu ral Resou rces , urging that suffi cient fu nds be included in the depa rtment's capita l budget to acqu ir e t he 52 mil es of Little Miami / Penn Centra l righ tof -way extending from Mar iemon t t o Spr ing Va lley Approx imately $1 mill ion has bee n estimated as the am ount needed for the acquisition Both l egislators report they have r eceived substantial mail from consit i tuents and municipalit ies expressing int erest in the project.
In their letter to Dr. Teater, the legislators gave the follow ing reasons for high prior ity fo r the p~ect .
'·' 90-10 federal matching monies are likely to be available under the Ra ilroad Rev italization Act only dur ing the 1977 -79 biennium.
,:, Inact ion by th e st ate and
Waldschmidt Tour
The Village Assembly Morning Group has a special treat planned for its May 9 meeting Any resident of Mariemo nt is inv ited to jo in a tou r of the histor ic Christ ian Waldschmidt house in Camp Denison , followed by lunch at the nearby Schoolhouse Restaurant. Those des irin g to car pool will meet at the lib r ary parking lot at 10 a.m. The tour of the house, built in 1804 and operated by the D.A.R., will begin at 10:30 a.m. Reservations for l unch are necessary and may be made by calling Mrs. Morrow Wr ight or Mrs. Kenneth Heuck by May 2
The history of the Waldschmidt house includes the days of early Oh io and the Civil War. The house was given to the Ohio Society of the D.A.R. in 1941 by Mr and Mrs Cheste r Kroger.
consequent sale of the land to others may foreclose the state ' s option to protect the Little Miam i River corr idor as a unique , scen ic and r ecreat ional resource
" Acquisition of t he right-of -way and its devotion to recreational use would link together existing publicly owned parkland and would imp lement the goal of the ODNR ' ~ Li tt l e Miami River Corridor study of 'i nsur ing longterm preservat ion and protection for the Litt l e Mi ami River and it s corridor, '" the representatives po in ted out.
" We fee l also that the recreat iona l and tourist potent ial to be realized br state acquis ition of the right -o -way will be of significant economic benefit to the entire region and thus to the state ," Fix and Taft concluded
Fix represents the 26th District , which includes the river towns of Mariemont, Terrace Park and Love l and , while Taft represents the 65th District including Love land and Milford.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ----MAY:
May 2-23
Mariemont Village swim pass and tennis member ship sale , Mondays thru May 23rd , 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays 9-12
a m thru May 21st. Municipal Bldg.
May 4 Garden Club of Mariemont Plant Sale 9 a m., P C
May 5, 6, 7 High School musical "The Mikado", 8:15
May 6 M.C C Women ' s Guild Book Sale 9-6 p.m. PC
May 8 Mother' s Day, Choral Sunday, M.C.C.
May 9 Village Assembly Morning Group, tour of Waldschmidt House.
May 10
May 10
May 11
May 17
May 19
May 2S
May 26
May 26
May 30
Village Assembly, 7:30 p.m Mariemont School Library, Len Stringfield speaker.
Dale Park PTA picnic, 6:30 p.m.
MCC Women's Guild luncheon 12:30, PC
HS Art , Home Ee, Ind Arts Open House 7-9 p m , Band Concert 8 p.m., H.S
Sr Cit izens Comm 7:30 p.m. Middle School Library Revenue Funds Hearing 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Mariemont School District Music Association meeting, 7 p.m. , Home Ee room MHS.
Last day to buy swim passes before pool opens, Mun. Bldg. 7-9
Memorial Day. No School. Mariemont Warriors Booster Drive 1st 2 weeks in May Soccer registration last 2 weeks in May.
Kiwanis Key Club At Mariemont High School
A group of young people from the Mariemont High School, interested in community service, comprises the Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont.
The club holds meetings every two or three weeks with their advisor , Mr. Jack Heckscher.
Their activities include sending representatives to the Kiwanis Club breakfast meetin~s and the state Key Club Convention. On occasion they organize the M.H.S. Teacher Raffle , sponsor dances and plan other money-raising events. The majority of the proceeds is donated to various charities.
The 1976-77 president is Dan Swensson ; the tw o vice presidents are John Reser and Randy Crowell ; t reasu rer , Da le Coate s an d se cre t ary , Ma rk McKi nney
Ot her club membe rs are: St eve Alspach, Bra d B aker , M ar k Bou dr ie, Barry Cox, Ja y Johnso n, Tom May he w, Ed Morga n and Kent Sti eg ler.
The Key Club is looking for new members among the high school boys and girls. Anyone interested in this phase of community involvement is urged to contact one of the members listed above.
Allyson Foster
Bell Tower Concerts
Starting Sunday, April 24, Bell Tower concerts will begin at 7 p.m. This schedule will continue until October, when the start ing time will revert to 4 p.m.
Correction
All festivities for the reun ion of the Class of 1951 and 1952 will be held at the Hosp ital ity Inn , including the hosp ital ity nigh t on Friday, June 17. For furthe r info rmation on the reunion cont act Mont e Foster or Ruth Iredale .
Ki wania n Key Club chairma n is Bill Ro gers with a comm itte e of Al Allgaier , Cla r en ce Erick son , Bill Knoble, Chris Truss and Steve Strickland.