Big Band Bash a Hit!
More than 300 people braved the rain to attend the Mariemont 75th Anniversary Big Band Beer Garden Bash on September 10. The event was part of a year-long celebration commemorating the incorporation of the Village of Mariemont in 1941. The wonderful evening included live music by Sound Body Jazz Orchestra, craft beer from Rhinegeist and MadTree Brewing, and traditional English pub
fare by The National Exemplar.
The once-in-a-generation event took place under a big tent in the green space adjacent to the Mariemont Inn. Guests danced the night away to big band tunes, enjoyed fare from the culinary team at The National Exemplar and sampled delicious craft brews. Guests were treated to souvenir beer mugs and historic Mariemont image postcards as a thank you
for supporting the event. There were many requests for making this an annual event! Proceeds from the bash benefit the Mariemont Civic Association.
The event was hosted and sponsored by The National Exemplar, Mariemont Inn, Mariemont Civic Association, the Village of Mariemont and Mrs. Barbara Policastro.
Photos courtesy of Stephanie Frantz/The National Exemplar
The beautiful decor reflected the festive evening to come. It isn't big band music without dancing!
Brewery sponsors provided floral displays as well as craft brews.
Old friends reconnected and new friends were made at this joyous celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the incorporation of Mariemont.
Hats Off to MJHS 7th Grader!
Congratulations to Benny Mitchell, a 7th grader at Mariemont Junior High School. He will be performing in Xavier University’s production of The Music Man for 4 shows beginning October 20, 2016. Starting February 1, 2017 he will begin 17 shows at Taft Theater performing in The Wizard of Oz through The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati.
Benny Mitchell
The 2016 Annual Luminaria and Tree Lighting Evening will be held on December 10th from 5:30 - 8 pm. Look for the order form in this edition of the Town Crier and return it to the address listed on the form. Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket located on the back of the order form for your chance to light the Village Christmas tree.
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MHS National Merit Semifinalists Announced
The faculty and staff of Mariemont High School are pleased to announce that four seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board. Erin Cash, Neil Findley, Amanda Lewis and Jack Mathis all scored in the top half of one percent of the nearly 1.6 million students who took the PSAT last October.
“We are incredibly proud of these young scholars for this exemplary achievement,” said James Renner, Ph.D., Mariemont High School principal. “These four students, their families and their teachers are to be congratulated for this huge accomplishment. At Mariemont High School, we strive to ensure our students achieve their highest potential as they prepare for the colleges and careers to which they aspire after high school. I wish these students the best of luck as they pursue their interests and progress through the rest of the school year.”
According to the National Merit Scholarship Organization website, about 16,000 students, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers, are notified that they have qualified as Semifinalists. To ensure that academically talented young people from all parts of the United States are included in this talent pool, Semifinalists are designated on a state representational basis.
In February, about 15,000 Semifinalists will be notified by mail if they have advanced to the Finalist level. There are eight requirements the Semifinalists must achieve in order to advance to Finalist, including a record of consistently very high academic performance in grades 9 through 12 and in any college course work taken, as well as submitting SAT scores that confirm their 2014 PSAT performances.
In late April, the organization will announce the corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients; in early May they announce the National Merit $2500
Seniors Neil Findley, Amanda Lewis, Erin Cash and Jack Mathis were named National Merit Semifinalists in September 2016.
Scholarship recipients; in late May they announce the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients; and in mid July
they will announce any additional collegesponsored Merit Scholarship recipients.
Taste of Mariemont: Full of Family Fun
The annual Taste of Mariemont event, sponsored by Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF), was a fun-filled afternoon for local families. Pony rides, roasted corn, and tempting offerings from area restaurants made for a great event.
Fluffy cotton candy was a tempting treat
Boy Scout Troop 149 brought back grilled corn – a real crowd-pleaser!
was had by all.
Pony rides were a new addition to the event. Young riders enjoyed time in the saddle on a sunny day! Sponsored by the Village Church of Mariemont and MPF.
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Enjoy the Winning Recipes!
As promised, here are the recipes for the winning entries in the Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF) Pie and Cake Bake-Off. The event was sponsored by MPF as part of the 75th Anniversary event in July.
Mary Ann Schwartz Almond Amaretto Cheesecake
Crust:
1 package plus six Pepperidge Farm Chessman shortbread cookies
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (no
substitutions)
¼ cup sugar
Filling:
Four 8-ounce packages of cream cheese
1.5 cups sugar
6 large eggs
Three 8-ounce containers sour cream
1/3 cup amaretto
Topping:
¼ cup butter
1 cup sliced almonds
5 Tbsp sugar
Directions:
Make crumbs of the shortbread cookies in food processor. Combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a bowl and stir. Press firmly in bottom of 10 inch springform pan. Chill 30 minutes. Wrap bottom of pan in foil to catch any butter that might leak out.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and Amaretto, beating at medium speed until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 1.5 hours; turn oven off. Leave in over with door closed for 4 hours. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. Remove cheese cake from oven. The cheesecake may crack but no worries, because the almonds will hide that. Gently run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the sides. Cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle topping over cheesecake. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours before serving.
For topping: Melt butter in saucepan over high heat. Add almonds and sugar. Cook until almonds are light brown, stirring often. When
almonds start to turn brown, watch carefully as they can get burnt quickly. When golden brown put on foil or parchment paper to cool. I always double the topping so I have extra to put around the bottom as well as the top.
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
1 cup whipping cream
1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Press pecans into the bottom of the pie crust.
Bake pie crust in a preheated oven at 375 for 12 minutes or until done. Set aside to cool.
Whip cream and set aside.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
Pour in completely cooled pie crust and refrigerate until set.
Garnish with fresh fruit.
Lindsey Frye Summertime Pie
There’s a new jewelry store near the Village of Mariemont. J.P. Knight Diamonds has opened their manufacturing showroom in the Promenade Center at 7243 Wooster Pike.
Although new to the area, J.P. Knight Diamonds has been a family tradition for over 100 years. In 1912 John Paul Knight left Cincinnati and headed to New York City to learn the exacting art of “Diamond Cutting”. Two years later, J.P. returned to Cincinnati and built his business and reputation on cutting and polishing top quality loose diamonds for the retail jewelry trade. In the 1930’s two sons, Paul and Don Knight, entered the business extending the tradition. As the business grew, mountings and jewelry were added to complement the loose diamonds. In 1960, jewelry manufacturing was added to expand J.P. Knight’s capabilities of crafting a wide variety of fine jewelry along with the addition of exceptional colored stones, such as rubies,
Today the manufacturing, repair, and designing of fine jewelry is done on location, in the J.P. Knight factory. After over 100 years, the firm celebrates four generations of family tradition, and is still owned and operated by
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Elementary Creative Spotlight
By Karen Kennedy
blue and brown paint combined with a brush signifying the
are doing a beautiful job! This year the art students are “dreamers” of great things to come.
Ann Hobartis using art to teach students about the letter “b." They are using black,
letter “b”.
Lucy Eversole and Bryson Lindsley
Lucy Eversole concentrates on her brushstroke. Art teacher Ann Hobart.
Bryson Lindsley uses every part of the paper for his design.
Trees
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shadow you do not expect to sit.”
- Nelson Henderson
Fall is the best season to plant trees. One could wonder why the Environmental Protection Agency and the nursery landscaping industry have not put more emphasis on planting trees. Our Village places a priority in removing diseased trees and planting a variety of species. The Village of Mariemont has been designated as Tree City USA for a number of years. This fall the Garden Club of Mariemont is providing monies to the Village to purchase native trees/ shrubs as needed.
All living plants take in greenhouse gas
our Environment's Best Friend
(CO2) and change it into oxygen. Trees provide our environment with the biggest bang for our buck because of their ever increasing size and the amount each tree consumes of CO2. Other benefits include shade to keep our homes cooler in the summer, food for birds/animals and leaves absorb surrounding noise.
Suggested large trees for our area:
Maple Autumn Blaze – Red fall color. Average mature size: 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide
Maple Fall Fiesta – Most colorful w/ large dark green leaves that turn orange/red.
Average mature size: 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide.
Red Oak – Best tree to plant in the tristate – beautiful shade of scarlet. This tree drops all of its leaves in the fall. verage mature size: 50 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
Taxodium Common Bald Cypress – A stately tree that looks like an evergreen w/ small cones forming in the fall. Pyramidal growing to 40-50 feet tall and 15-18 feet wide
Zelkova Green Vase – Leaves are similar to American Elm w/ vase shaped upright arching branches. Orange to bronze-red color. Average mature size: 50 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
Ginkgo Autumn Gold –Great gold fall color w/ leaves falling in 24-36 hours in the late fall. This is a male ginkgo bearing no fruit w/ a symmetrical conical form growing 50 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
The Enquirer, October 2015 by Denny McKeown
The Garden Club of Mariemont invites you to our next meeting, Wednesday, October 5, 1:00 pm at The Barn to hear our speaker, Mary Lou Osterfeld discuss A Day in Our Parks. Stop in for food, fellowship and facts!
Submitted by Carolyn Tuttle
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Mariemont Girl Scouts Take Europe By Storm
Being a Girl Scout requires a lot of dedication, business sense, and teamwork. After three years of cookie sales, wreath decorating, and a variety of fundraisers, my Girl Scout troop had saved up enough money for a trip to Europe. This wasn’t just a trip to one part of Europe either. We were going to Paris, Switzerland, and Munich.
We met early in the parking lot of Mariemont Elementary School to begin our journey. After loading up the cars with our luggage and hugging our parents goodbye, we were off. The overnight plane flight went by quickly and soon we woke up to the bustling airport of Paris. We pulled our suitcases down the cobblestone streets to a string of old and intricate apartment buildings. A wiry older woman with a lot of life in her eyes welcomed us to the building while simultaneously putting a single finger over her mouth. She wanted to warn us to be quiet when entering our apartment because the locals did not like too much noise.
The apartment was beautiful, with two small bathrooms and intricate designs on the trim. After putting down our things, we went out to explore the city. Stopping at a small cafe, we ate omelets for lunch. These were nothing like overstuffed American omelets. In Paris, the food was good because of the quality of it, not the quantity. The Eiffel Tower was next on our list. After a small debacle over not being allowed to bring our Swell bottles up with us, we slowly climbed the steep steps to the top. Once on top of the tower, my heart dropped and then soared. As I looked around, I could see that all of the other girls were feeling the same way I was. We were all in shock at seeing
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Pictured are (front to back): Nathalie Weiss, Taylor Powers, Nina Payiatis, & Emily Ferguson. All the girls are seniors.
the whole beautiful Paris at once. While in Paris we also stopped at museums, beautiful churches, and St. Peter’s Basilica. What stood out were the Sistine Chapel and Versailles. Both were so full of detail and history.
After a few days in Paris, we boarded a train and then a second train to reach Switzerland. When we got there, I felt a full-on surge of culture shock. All you could see for miles were beautiful mountains varying in color, small farmer’s homes, and an impossibly blue sky. We plopped down our luggage and sat on a picnic table outside of the chalet that we would be staying in. None of us could believe that the sight we were seeing was real.
The chalet was made completely of wood and was filled with enthusiastic girl volunteers from all over the world. We had discussions about gender roles and how to recognize abusive relationships. We also had discussions about music and life.
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We took long hikes in the mountains and it was amazing to see how far we could push ourselves physically and mentally. I jogged down the hills at speeds I felt would have been impossible for me to run in America. But the beauty of nature gave us all strength. We visited a woodcarvers shop after a hike one day and had the best lemon cake that any of us had ever tasted. The wood carvings were beautiful and it was more meaningful that they were all made by one family and made by hand.
Our stay at the chalet ended with a campfire with everyone sharing songs from their native countries. We were then all given pins that read “Our Chalet.” We were part of a new family.
With one destination left on our trip, we took another two trains to Munich. Munich reminded me of Paris but I felt that a lot of the culture circled around beer. This was interesting, but was also something that we couldn’t really participate in. Every day we went to
the Munich farmer’s market for lunch. There we tried fresh juices, dragon fruit, and candied ginger. One could also see groups of old men in traditional German dress drinking beers in steins that they were chilling in the public fountains. All of Munich had a sort of merriment to it. On our last night in Munich we ate at a beer house. This was a very cool experience because you were randomly seated and everyone was one jolly crowd. An old Irishman was playing the spoons at one table and at another, some men were having a rowdy game of cards. Our Girl Scout troop sat together, drinking nonalcoholic beer, eating the best soft pretzels we had ever had, and soaking in the culture.
Arriving back at the Cincinnati airport, I think I can speak for all of us in saying we were changed. Exposure to new ways of life and culture has made all of our worlds just a little more broad.
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by Nathalie Weiss
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Small Town Friday Night at Its Best!
By Elizabeth Miller Wood
Confession: I’m a sucker for a good high school football game. I get giddy at the sound of drumlines, and I get chills during the national anthem. I love the roar of the players as they run onto the field, and I love to hear the claps and snaps of the cheerleaders echoing through the stands. Best of all, it warms my heart to see a crowd full of fans—parents, students, neighbors—coming together for a common love of the game…and their team.
New Kid on the Block
When it comes to small town Friday night football games, no one does it better than Mariemont, though I’m perhaps a smidge biased. I’m embarrassed to admit it took me two years of living here to attend a game, but my first game was September 2nd against Batavia. Both teams came into the night with 1-0 records. Mariemont was the team that left undefeated after a 49-0 victory. I couldn’t stay for the whole game because my little future Warrior (class of 2034) had to get home for bedtime, but I saw enough to know that our team looks sharp this year.
“We’re off to a great start,” said Mariemont Athletic Director Tom Nerl. “We’re healthy, and our numbers are consistent.”
The season began with a muggy nail-biter against Oakwood. The Warriors pulled out a victory at the bitter end. “It was like watching a Rocky movie in the last two rounds, watching them trade punches,” according to Nerl.
After a 6-4 record last year, Nerl is hopeful for another winning season. Last year the team was bumped up a division to Division 4, and the goal is to make it to the playoffs after missing them last year.
At the game I attended, the student section was decked out in red-white-and-blue apparel, which totally confused me (aren’t our colors blue and yellow?) until Nerl explained that each game has a theme, like beach night or white out. Apparently I had attended on U.S.A. pride night, and there was lots of pride!
Kusel Stadium is small enough to feel approachable, but large enough to feel festive. There are fans of all ages—and not just parents of the players, cheerleaders, and band members. It’s a whole community event.
“It’s part of our fabric here in Mariemont,” said Nerl. “And I don’t think it’s just football;
it’s our high school programs period, whether it’s a Saturday night soccer game or a Friday night lacrosse game. It’s such a rallying point for our community.”
At just $6 per adult ticket and $4 for students (senior citizens are free), it’s also a very affordable Friday night out.
“Our goal here in the athletic department is that game night is a big night,” said Nerl. “It doesn’t matter if it’s volleyball or soccer or any other sport, we love game night.”
And now that I’ve experienced what all the buzz is about, I can confidently say I’m a fan of game night, too.
Big Changes Mean Little Trees
By Margaret Jevic
Like many of my fellow villagers, my husband and I enjoy unwinding with evening walks in Mariemont. Now that we have (hopefully) crested the worst of the heat and humidity, we hope to extend our strolls beyond having a visual of our house from every street. Our regular route loops down Murray, and when we’re feeling adventurous, a stint down Rembold and Hiawatha.
For the past month, we noticed many trees along the way all of a sudden donning big X’s, and we began hearing rumors of plans to tear out all the trees from Beech to Pocahontas for the sake of power lines. This all sounded very alarming considering the aesthetic quality trees give our village. Word quickly surfaced of work to be done on the lines by Duke Energy, but the anxiety surrounding the inevitable tree removal seemed to take the spotlight. Full disclosure - I have never truly assessed the status of tree limbs in power lines, so I figured now was as good a time as any to start. After a trek along the route in question, I noticed that indeed, many of the trees have grown so tall they are happily embracing our power lines. This is
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of concern because limbs can fall on the lines causing power outages or exposing live wires, but of equal concern is the loss of beautiful trees.
After reaching out to village officials, there is now some clarity regarding the plans for affected areas. As many of us now know, Duke Energy will be working within the village to address two main issues: replacement of our old, rotting poles, and removal of trees reaching too close to the high voltage power lines. There are major lines running all over Ohio, with a stretch entering Mariemont by Belmont, running down Murray and Hiawatha, and exiting near Pocahontas. Duke began working in Fairfax, and made their way to Beech Street early in September. Work will continue down Murray and Hiawatha through the fall.
The plan is for Duke to replace the old power poles with taller metal poles spaced farther apart, and to remove trees that would pose a safety threat if they grew into the lines. As grateful as I am to have safe power lines, I hate to see trees go. However, in order for Duke to effectively address the issues, trees must come down. That leaves the next obvious question – will Mariemont become a barren desert void of trees?
Fortunately, Mayor Policastro assured me working with Duke Energy has been an extremely positive experience, and Duke has been more than receptive of Mariemont’s wishes to maintain our treescape. In fact, Duke is providing the village a budget in the neighborhood of $30,000 to replant. While the exact replacement species for each location is still in the works, there are already some real contenders that meet the requirements. Mayor Policastro is working in conjunction with landscapers and engineers in the hopes of finding a nice diversity of trees that will grow to be less than 20 feet tall, provide year-round interest, and give visual screening – “diverse, yet uniform” as the mayor put it. A few potential replacements are the Red Buckeye, Amur Maple, American Hornbeam, and Lilac. The area from Settle to Plainville will hopefully be replanted by the close of fall, and the median between
Rembold and Hiawatha will most likely get some attention next year.
Since portions of the route will already be worked on, this is a good time to introduce some improvements to the area. Mayor Policastro tells me he is working with an engineer to improve the parking situation for the townhomes on Murray by adding an extra approximately 20 slanted spots along the median. Although this project would need approval and to receive a permit, it is something that is certainly on the radar. The median between Rembold and Hiawatha will also boast a new crop of 15-20 foot tall, suntolerant trees once its lines are replaced. Last but not least, the woodsy path off Pocahontas leading to the high school where many highschoolers walk to school will also be touched by this major undertaking. There are currently trees and honeysuckle that serve as a screen for the homeowners, and the latest word is most of this area will remain intact, with only a few large trees being removed.
As work inches along into Mariemont, we will all undoubtedly notice the shiny new power lines as well as the stumps left behind. I take solace in knowing how dedicated our village is to replacing trees lost with beautiful alternatives, and I look forward to our evening walks, colored by new trees underneath safe power lines.
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What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library
October
Children
Baby Sign Language — 11:30 am Fridays, October7 & 21
Communicate with your baby! • Ages 6-24 months. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers — 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Wednesdays.
Bring the little ones in for stories, songs, and dance as they learn about the Library. • Ages 1-4.
Library Babies 11:30 am Wednesdays
Have fun, meet other parents and babies, and promote early literacy! • Ages 6-18 months.
Crafty Kids 4 pm Thursday, October 27
Get crafty at the library! • Ages 5-10.
Teens
Teen Chef — 6 pm Thursday, October 13
Create creepy edibles for Halloween fun! Ages 10-17. Registration required.
Adults
Cultivating Your Genealogical Roots — 6 pm Thursday, October 6
Join us for an introduction to genealogy. Registration required.
Scrapbooking: Birthday Pages and More! — 10:30 am Saturday, October 22
Fancy paper and some other supplies provided. For adults and teens!
Which Craft Needlecraft Club 10:30 am Saturdays, October 1 & 15
Stop by with your current work in progress for pointers.
Library hours are noon to 8 pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 am-6 pm Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
The library will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Avenue, 513-369-4467
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The Mariemont Beer Club: Brewing Up Fun!
By Kim Beach
It started as a simple email at the end of 2013 to a couple of friends… “Is anyone interested in having a beer club”? The response was an overwhelming “yes” and the “Beer Club” was born in 2014. Ryan McGuire was the initiator of the email and it began with five guys meeting at Mac’s in Fairfax during January of 2014 to make a plan for their club for the remainder of the year. Ryan enjoys living in Mariemont on Pocahontas Avenue with his wife, Heather and their two daughters, Emily and Kate.
The premise was a basic one…it’s just a beer club with an open membership to anyone who would like to join. Ryan is currently “in charge” and handles the email distribution list and sends out the monthly details. All the members are interested in the brewing process and local craft beers so the Beer Club enables them to enjoy both. They visit new or existing breweries around the city, typically the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month.
Beer tasting and camaraderie are the main focus of the Beer Club. The “membership” is around 50 people who have signed the log and taken the beer test. The beer test is something that was created by Tom Boecher, as a fun way to test overall beer knowledge of each new attendee. Tom keeps a running log of attendees and beer test scores. Although the majority of the
members are Mariemont residents, all are welcome!
On September 1t, the group visited the Woodburn Brewery (2800 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206) which had just opened. One of the members, Dexter Simpson, is an investor/ part-owner and was thrilled to finally have the Beer Club to his own establishment. Dexter and his family (wife Emily and four kids) are also residents of the village. According to the Woodburn website, the new brewery is pouring a pineapple saison, made with real pineapple; an American pale ale; a chocolate cherry stout; a cedar IPA; a Belgian Wit; a Belgian Quad; an American brown ale; a breakfast IPA, and the fourtime gold medal winning SteinPils.
This year, the Beer Club started a new tradition and will be collecting a nominal fee at each outing to benefit a charitable organization at the end of the year. We are glad they are spreading cheer as they research beer. Cheers to this new Join the next outing: Thursday, Oct 20th at Mt. Carmel. 8pm onward.
If you are interested in joining the Beer Club, please email Ryan McGuire at ryanmcguire0816@gmail.com.
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Beer Club member and Woodburn Brewery investor Dexter Simpson gives a tour of the brew room during a recent club event.
Woodburn's sign marks the brewery's stylish and inviting location on Woodburn Ave.
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MariElders October News
Community Event – Opera in the park
Cincinnati Opera presents Rossini’s light-hearted, comic opera “The Barber of Seville.” Join us for an evening of dinner and opera. On Sunday, October 16 at the Bell Tower Park. The evening starts at 4 pm with a catered dinner from Smoker EZ and then at 5 pm the opera. (please bring a lawn chair if you can – minimal chairs available)
Will Count Almaviva win the heart of the firery Rosina? With help from the clever Figaro, the barber of Seville, he will! Filled with hits like “Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! and “Una voce poco fa,” the production, performed by professional singers, will leave you humming some of opera’s greatest hits.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the MARIELDERS, Monday through Friday from 9 am-4 pm. Benefits MARIELDERS.
Art Classes with the Barn
David Laug from the Barn will be coming to the MARIELDERS to teach introductory drawing. This is a six week class from October 3 through November 7. This Monday class begins at 1:00pm and will be held in our lower level. Cost of the 6 week class is $5.oo includes all materials. This is for MARIELDER members only. Please sign up by September 29 at the Center.
Book Club
This month’s book is The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. This beloved modern classic of historical fiction is the story of the young woman who inspired Dutch painter Vermeer’s most celebrated painting. Club will meet on Thursday, October 6 at 10am on the first floor of the Center. Copies available at the Center.
Ted Talks
On Monday, October 10 at 10 am we will be watching a video by German philosopher Thomas Pogge. He will discuss how medicine should do a better job of reaching 99% of the global population. Community welcome, reservation is $1 and must be in by October 4. Class will be held in the lower level.
Tai Chi
This is a new class it will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 10 am in our lower level. Cost is $6 for members and $7nonmembers. Please sign up by October 5
Coffee Talk
How much do you know about the Evacuation of Dunkirk?
Our speaker, Diane Shields will be here on Thursday, October 13 at 10 am to discuss this fascinating event that took place during World War II. . Community welcome, reservations is $1 and must be in by October 4. Class will be held in the lower level.
Art Museum Tour
On Wednesday, October 19 we will going to the Cincinnati Art Museum to see the Van Gogh show. We will leave the Center at 11:30 am, have lunch at the Terrace Café and then enjoy the paintings. Reservation is $10 and must be in by October 12.
Lecture Series – Germany and the Netherlands
Dieter Kohler was born in Germany and lived close to the Netherlands border. He will be here on Monday, October 24 at 10 am to discuss the differences between German and Dutch cultures. Herr Kohler is currently lecturing with OLLIE. Community welcome, reservations is $1 and must be in by October 17. Class will be held in the lower level.
Non-Fiction Book Club
On Wednesday, October 26 at 10 am this book club will be discussing The Perfect Horse by Elizabeth Letts. She tells the story of a U.S. mission to rescue the priceless stallions kidnapped by the Nazis in World War II. Copies available at the Center. (Discussion will be held on the first floor of the Center).
Woman’s Art Club
Cultural Center
Mariemont Preservation Foundation
Provides Grant to WACC
Fundraising for the Loft of the old dairy barn at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont just got a little lighter. Thanks to the generosity of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF) Board of Trustees, the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati (WACC) Foundation can proceed with its vision to create a comfortable performance and educational space in the Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, known as “The Barn”.
MPF voted unanimously at its August board meeting to contribute $7,500 to the renovation of the old hayloft of the Barn. MPF Trustees believe The Barn contributes to the principles established by Mary Emery for the Village of Mariemont---the quality of life for the residents, according to a letter signed by Treasurer Richard Adams.
“The Mariemont Preservation Foundation has always been very generous to The Barn as our goals are very aligned. We appreciate their generous donation to help us realize the completed development of The Loft. MPF has given their support to a family cultural series called Mariemont Preservation Presents for the last four years. Holding family cultural performances in the Loft will allow us to double our audience size,” said Koehler, a senior project manager for Architects Plus in Cincinnati. He and the Board hope to retain the Loft’s “barn-like” feel for future arts instruction and programs.
The Barn serves as home to the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati, who purchased the 10,000 square-foot circa 1924 former dairy barn in 2007 after establishing a 501c3 foundation to transform the building into a community arts center. The Barn and The Club are separate entities, sharing similar names. Both organizations support classes and workshops related to the arts at affordable rates to the Cincinnati, Indiana and Northern Kentucky region.
The facility received 14,000 visits in 2015, according to Lynn Long, Executive Director. The building hosts nearly 15 exhibits each year, which include diverse forms of artistic media.
“The Barn has become a popular destination
for so many Greater Cincinnati residents, thanks to our gallery exhibits, classes, workshops, and cultural events. The time has come for us to expand our space to keep up with demand by renovating the hayloft on the second floor into a flexible performance and classroom space,” she said. Long has been serving as director for five years.
Over the recent years, the Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Opera, Playhouse in the Park, MadCap Puppets and the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati have performed at The Barn. The 2016 autumn schedule includes “Robin Hood,” “Chamber Music 4 Kids,” and “Harriet Tubman.”
The MPF award will help the facility support Phase I of the Loft project, installing heating and cooling units and insulation in the 3600 sq ft. space.
Professional events footsteps from your door
Mariemont residents need to go no further than Cambridge Avenue to enjoy professional performances and workshops. The Mariemont Preservation Foundation is providing yet another season of affordable events on Saturdays 201617 at 10:00 am at the Barn (The Woman’s Art Cultural Center).
This fall’s repertoire include the following: October 22.--Robin Hood (Cincinnati Playhouse—“Off the Hill.”) Robin Hood is a Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park off-the-hill classic production boasting sword fights and word plays with a modern twist.
November 19—Chamber Music for Kids (Ensemble Fioratura). This interactive feature allows families to enjoy an hour of music-making together.
December 17—Family Artmaking (Artist Beth Renick). Attendees will make crafts in the charm and warmth of the main floor of the old barn.
WACC will announce 2017 events at a later date. The Barn is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. All events costs $5. Check out artatthebarn.org for more information. To register for any or all events, please visit thebarn. cincyregister.com/MPF2016
Shop Amazon and Support WACC
Please help be a part of Mariemont history. As of late August, customers of Amazon.com can help raise money for the Woman’s Art Cultural Center. Go to smile.amazon.com and search for Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation. Select it as your charity, then shop as usual. The donation will not affect the customer’s price. WACC will apply proceeds to the Loft Improvement Project, which includes the addition of an elevator for handicap accessibility and a heating and cooling system—all in an effort to expand its reasonably-prices programs. WACC whole-heartedly thanks supporters in advance.
Painters Among Us
The Barn invites budding or accomplished oil painters to attend an informal session of painting on Tuesdays from 6 PM to 9 PM for $5 each evening. Twice each month, artist Ray Hassard will assess the work of the class for $20 per person. Please contact susanelisetemple@gmail.com for more information. Please note that this is not an instruction class. BYOB and supplies.
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Sewing seeds of interest
Not a football fan? Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings are set aside for sewing classes at the Barn. No sewing machine? No problem - you can rent one of the Barn’s machines.
Classes will cover sewing knits, making quilts, baskets, bags & totes, even a vintage-inspired apron. Classes are for ages 8 and up, so you can sign up with one of your favorite youngsters and learn some new sewing tricks. Call 513-272-3700 for more information.
Painting like a Pro
Eileen McConkey is teaching a fall oil-painting class on Tuesdays from noon until 3:00 PM. Eileen emphasizes the use of values, color, edges and composition for intermediate students. Cost is $200 for eight weeks. To register check out eileenmcconkey@gmail.com. Class size is limited.
Creative Acrylics with Dave Laug
It’s time to express yourself. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, allow Dave to help you sharpen your palette while enjoying artistic conversation and artmaking. Can’t commit to ten weeks? Contact Dave to personalize your schedule. Call 513-272-3700 for more information. Classes are on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mosaics with Ray
Create mosaics in an atmosphere of relaxed fun and inspiration. Learn how to use nippers on china and tile. Incorporate a variety of materials such as plates, beads, coins, glass and more. Students may try different adhesives and experiment with grout colors. Ray welcomes all skill levels. All materials and supplies are provided. This class is offered by the Art Academy of Cincinnati and held at the Barn. Learn Advanced Pastel Techniques with well-known Cincinnati artist Ray Hassard. Class meets twice monthly from noon - 3p in the Tack Room. Class dates this fall: Oct. 7 & 21; Nov. 18; and Dec. 9. This is an ongoing class.
The Woman’s Art Club annual free show and sale: Our Stories
The members of the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati will present its annual All-Member Show, entitled “Our Stories” for free public viewing from October 9 through October 30 at The Barn at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. The opening reception occurs two days earlier on October 7 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
“Our Stories” will draw work from more than 200 local artists who share their statements in print as part of the presentation.
Organizers invite the public to attend the opening reception on Friday, October 7 to view diverse pieces of original art ranging from mosaics to fiber to oil and watercolor paintings. Free wine and hors d’oeurves. A preview event will be held on October 4 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Barn. For a calendar of events related to “Our Stories,” visit artatthebarn.org.
ArtFlix-- Free discussion and film
Educator and artist Dave Laug will present a free discussion and showing of the 2007 documentary film “Edward Hopper”on October 27 at the Barn. Actor, art collector and musician narrates Steve Martin this film about artist Edward Hopper. On November 17, Dave will present “The Rape of Europa,” a film that relates the story of the Nazi’s plundering of artwork during World War II, as well as the Allies mission to reduce damage. Organizers will present each feature in the main gallery at the Barn. Barn doors open at 6:30 PM for free refreshments. The movie begins at 7:00 PM. Donations are accepted and will be applied to the Loft Improvement Project. BYOB.
Mark your calendars
Watch for more WACC events.
November 5-7—Art of Charlie and Edie Harper in needlepoint: A Showing of works by Richard Gegner.
December 2—“Antiques Roadshow: All About Art with Wes Cowan
December3-4—Showcase of the Arts: A Holiday Boutique
December 10-31: Studio 7C-Artworks Visit artatthebarn.org for more information.
What’s in a Name?
Mariemont is home to The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati, The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, and The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation — and, they all share the same address on Cambridge Avenue. Yes, it’s confusing but this should help clear some of that up.
The Barn (Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center — WACCC) has quite a history — commissioned by Mary Emery and designed by Hubert Reeves, the Resthaven Barn was constructed in 1924 to serve the farmland and livestock of Mariemont; during the 1930s, the Lindner Quality Milk
Company leased the dairy (including the barn); more recently, the barn was used by the Mariemont Maintenance Department and the Tax Office. In 2006, The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati, established The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation to purchase and renovate The Barn as a community arts and cultural center. And, they named it — The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center.
The Club (The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati — WACC) is the oldest existing woman’s art club operating without interruption in the United States. Since its founding in 1892, the Woman’s Art Club has had several homes but none of them had the potential for permanence until 2006 when Resthaven Barn became available for sale. Unable to own property because of its tax status as a club, The Woman’s Art Club created the Foundation to purchase and renovate Resthaven Barn. You guessed it, the name of the foundation is The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation (WACCF).
The Foundation (The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation — WACCF) owns and continues to oversee renovation, maintenance, and operation of The Barn (Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center — WACCC).
The Barn, The Club, and The Foundation share a common goal — to stimulate artistic creativity and provide quality educational and cultural experiences to benefit the residents of Greater Cincinnati. Through The Foundation, The Barn is able to offer opportunities for families to enjoy outreach programs by The Cincinnati Playhouse, The Cincinnati Opera, The Cincinnati Symphony, and other performance organizations. By renting classroom and gallery space, The Barn is able to bring art exhibitions, cultural events, and art instruction into an approachable neighborhood setting. The Barn also serves as a charming venue for weddings, meetings, and other events. The Club (WACC) continues to support The Barn and The Foundation with financial donations, by being its main volunteer resource, and by renting the facility for meetings and exhibitions. The Club also rents office space from The Barn and is delighted to have such a lovely home.
For more information about The Barn, The Foundation, and The Club please visit ArtAtTheBarn.org
Link to a video about our ongoing renovations: tinyurl.com/thebarnloft
Council Meeting Aug 22, 2016
Mayor Policastro called the meeting to order with the following Council members present: Mr. Brown, Mr. Hlad, Mr. Marsland, Ms. Palazzolo, Ms. Schwartz and Mr. Wolter.
Mayor Policastro introduced Architect Bob Rich who presented Council and guests with copies of the plans and costs estimates for the renovation of the Municipal Building. He said eventually we are going to have to borrow about $300,000. The hope was to create an appropriate facility for a Native American display center and, at the same time, work in space for the Tax Office. On the first floor, there is an ADA accessible restroom. On the second floor the plan shows an expansion to the south. That room is a multi-purpose room where there would be openings from the current Council room that could be left open to be an overflow space. That room could also be used as a conference room when people come in and need to meet with officials. The major costs of the addition come from the elevator, the stairs, and the restroom.
What is not in the cost estimate are some fees. Mr. Rich will have to hire some engineers. He is donating his services, but he will have to pay the people who will be drawing construction documents. Mr. Hlad said he understands that we want to be conservative with finances and not over-extend or over-borrow on projects like this. However, looking at the bay for the fire equipment and he wondered if there was potential to move the firemen’s quarters above the bay. Mayor Policastro said we are going to look for more grants, but we can only do one thing at a time.
Chris Buchert of American Heritage Homes handed out information about his company. He said he wanted to express his concern for his reputation and things that have been said about his company, about himself, about the houses they have built here over the past five years and remodeled, as it related to this ordinance that was recently passed and some of the comments that were made in relation to that ordinance in Council meetings. In July, Council passed an ordinance and the nature of the ordinance and the comments in the July Council Meeting minutes would make one get the impression that American Heritage had done something wrong. In addition, the ordinance and the comments that have been coming out of social media.
Several residents spoke in favor of American
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Council Representative Information
District 1: Dennis Wolter dwolter@mariemont.org
District 2: Bill Brown wbrown@mariemont.org
District 3: Eric Marsland emarsland@mariemont.org
District 4: Maggie Palazzolo mpalazzolo@mariemont.org
District 5: Mary Ann Schwartz maschwartz@mariemont.org
District 6: Lorne Hlad lhlad@mariemont.org
Mayor: Dan Policastro mayordan1@gmail.com
Heritage and the homes they have renovated in the Village. Beckie Moore of 6737 Maple Street said she has lived on Maple Street for five years. She is a teacher and has been a Girl Scout Troup leader. She wanted to point out that when she posted her comments on Nextdoor Mariemont, she was trying to get the attention of realtors and asking them to stop giving American Heritage pocket listings. She said she has a realtor, but cannot get to a house before American Heritage. She has a massive problem with the quantity of the homes in the $200,000 and $300,000 range that are disappearing from the people who want to buy them. This is about a company purchasing properties before families can. She said the siding is ugly and she will not retract that statement.
Several other residents addressed Council on this issue, speaking in favor of American Heritage and teh imporvements they have made to the houses in the Village. John Swisher of 6624 Wooster Pike wanted to talk about the ordinance that was passed on an emergency basis last month. He saw it written up and he saw historic values and thought Council was just worried about the historic district. When he saw the minutes, he was really confused. He felt it was an ordinance regarding American Heritage. He doesn’t understand the necessity for this to be an emergency ordinance that had to be passed right away. It doesn’t have anything to do with safety, life safety, finances, or anything like that. Maybe having only one Council meeting per month doesn’t work. He said one of the problems he sees with the ordinance is that it depends on the Building Commissioner’s judgment of what is appropriate for building new houses. He said he has a lot of respect for Mr. Keyes, but he is an engineer, not an architect. He is just asking that Council do its due diligence and not pass ordinances as an emergency when it is not really necessary.
Mayor Policastro addressed Mr. Swisher. When a number of houses in all areas of the Village starting getting torn down in recent years,
it caused Council to realize that they needed to put something together quickly so that the Village would have a say in what was being built. Mayor Policastro was asked why he referenced the houses on Belmont Avenue when this ordinance was being discussed. He said he was just using them as an example.
Linda Buchert said that she thinks it should be a part of the minutes that Council was not singling out American Heritage, but that you were referencing an issue that you are facing for which you have no guidelines. Mayor Policastro said that is 100% true.
Planning Commission Meeting Aug 24,
2016
Mayor Policastro called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: Planning Commission members Ms. Reed, Mr. Vianello, and Mr. Wolter as well as Building Administrator Don Keyes, Council Members Maggie Palazzolo and Bill Brown, applicant Mr. Greiwe, project architect Sary Lehtinen, and landscape architect Martin Koepke. Mayor Policastro excused the absence of Mrs. Garber.
The only request was from Mr. Greiwe regarding the properties at 3814 to 3818 Miami Road. The properties would be razed and replaced with a multiple unit condominium complex. As part of the change, the Zoning of the properties must change from Residence B to Residence D to allow the multiple unit condominiums to be built and allow the setbacks for the properties to change.
Finding of the Building Commissioner: The process for changing the Mariemont Zoning Code has been established in Ordinance 0-20-13, dated October 14, 2013, where the properties on Madisonville Road and Murray Avenue were converted from Residence B to Residence D. The decision by the Planning Commission will be placed before Village Council to establish the new zoning. The current plan for the building follows all
code requirements for Residence D.
Mr. Greiwe said while his other projects have been a Tudor revival design, this one would be an English Cottage design, because this is a different location and a special location and they want to respect that. The team for this project is the same as the other buildings, with Sary Lehtinen being the building architect and Martin Koepke being the landscape architect. Sary Lehtinen of Glaserworks is the chief architect on the proposed project. Ms. Lehtinen gave a slide show presentation that illustrated the property lines of the new project, was well as the setbacks, and renderings of the front and side elevations of the building. She said that the project had been approved by the Architectural Review Board. Tonight’s meeting was to discuss the details of the Residence D zoning. The site of the building is on Miami Road on the corner of West Street, directly across from Albert Place. The new project would fit the requirements of Residence D zoning just as Jordan Park does in the terms of setbacks and building heights. The setbacks would be the same as those at Jordan Park, Emery Park, Nolen Park, and Livingood Park. The setbacks on West Street would range from 10 feet to 22 feet. The rear yard setback is measured from the center of the lane (alley) and zoning requires a setback of 30 feet for the building and 25 feet for the balconies. She said all parking would be located underground, with two spaces for each unit plus four additional guest spaces, with the entrance to the garage being on Lane O. Ms. Lehtinen went on to explain that they had lowered the elevation of the building to limit the height of it as much as possible. It was necessary to have three floors in order to make the numbers work from an investment perspective.
Mr. Greiwe explained that the homes on Albert Place were the inspiration for the design of this project. They would be using a off-white brick, roof timbers, and steep sloping roofs just like the homes on Albert Place. He said he could not use a pure white brick and try to match Albert Place because there are too many variations in the color white. Mayor Policastro said he would like to see a sidewalk put in along West Street between the curb and the south side of the proposed building that would lead from Miami Road to Lane O.
Margery Mattox of 3820 Miami Road said her apartment building is right next door to the new building and asked what would be done to protect the privacy. Ms. Lehtinen said the windows of the new building are situated so that they orient more toward the street than to the neighboring buildings. Ms. Mattox asked if having the garage
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entrance on Lane O might cause traffic congestion there considering all the apartment buildings that also use Lane O to enter and exit their garages. Mr. Greiwe explained that there were a total of 12 units in the buildings that are being torn down. The new building will have 18 units, so they are actually only adding the traffic from six new units to the amount of traffic using the lanes. Sally Coffman of 4 Albert Place said she is concerned about the height of the building and the ten-foot setback. She feels it will hover over the homes on Albert Place. The other condominiums may have the same setback, but they have open spaces or parks across from them so they don’t seem so imposing. She wondered if the building could possibly be moved back. Ms. Lehtinen said the building could not be moved back without violating the rear yard setback requirements of Residence D zoning.
Jenny Ferguson of 3810 Miami Road said she welcomes the idea Mr. Greiwe is proposing. She appreciated the fact that he had been willing to meet with her and other neighbors to show them the plans and explain the project to them. She feels Mr. Greiwe’s projects have caused property values to improve and they are very appealing. Fran Turner of 10 Albert Place said the design is very attractive. However, she also feels the building is so massive it would overwhelm the houses on Albert Place. She said if there could be more of a setback and have some trees in front to mask it, it would be better. Kevin Hassey of 3717 Center Street said he is in favor of the project. He said we need to think in terms of the alternative. One of the buildings this project would replace was empty, with no utilities.
Dave Boyles of 6709 Mariemont Avenue said he had several concerns. First he wanted to know if the building could be moved farther back from Miami Road. He hoped that some of the older trees could be saved. He was also worried about the hazardous materials that would be put out in the air when the buildings are torn down, such as lead paint. He wanted to know if there would be leadbased paint abatement. He also wanted to know how they would minimize the dust that would be created from cutting the stone for the building.
Mr. Greiwe addressed each of those concerns. He has already had the buildings inspected for lead paint and asbestos. They did find some asbestoswrapped pipes that will be removed by a certified technician before demolition begins. That is a requirement of the building code, so there will be no hazardous material released during demolition. The building will be constructed of fired brick and it will be delivered already cut to size, as will
the concrete parts of the building. They may have to trim some of the bricks to fit, but it would be minimal. The noise from the construction would be limited to the hours allowed by the Village and that would be included in the construction agreement between him and the Village. The exterior landscaping lights will be low lighting. The lights from inside the building will be warm rather than bright or stark. He is willing to eliminate or limit the number of exterior lights.
Martin Koepke, the landscape architect for the project, said some trees will have to come down, but they would keep whatever trees they could. He referred to photo of Albert Place from when those homes were first built and showed that there were no trees there in the beginning. Tim Biggs of 3605 Center Street said he works in commercial real estate. It is his experience that not many property developers offer the kind of quality that Mr. Greiwe does.
Mr. Greiwe said if the project is approved demolition would start in the early part of 2017 and the construction would take about a year. He will be mindful of the children going to and from school and will have his workers park on Wooster Pike so they don’t take up the parking spaces on Miami Road, West Street, or Albert Place. When asked what price point of the units would be, he said they would range from $650,000 to $1,200,000.
Ray Sabo of 3712 Pocahontas Avenue said he is also in favor of the project. He asked if Mr. Greiwe could get a variance that would allow him to add five feet to the setback from Miami Road. Mayor Policastro said that there is nothing behind the building and asked if the variance would allow the building to be moved back five feet. He saw no reason why that couldn’t be done. Ms. Lehtinen said they could move the building back five feet from Miami Road if they were given a variance to reduce the required setback on the rear of the building. Mr. Vianello asked if the rear yard variance would result in a 15-foot setback and Ms. Lehtinen said it would. Mayor Policastro said the Planning Commission has the authority to grant that variance. After further discussion and input from residents, it was decided that granting the variance would help to alleviate a lot of the concerns and make the project more appropriate for the area. Therefore, Mr. Vianello moved, seconded by Mr. Wolter, to change the zoning from Residence B to Residence D and to grant the variance on the rear yard setback necessary to allow for a 15-foot setback on the Miami Road side of the building. On roll call: four ayes, no nays.
Kiwanis Art & Craft Fair a Success
The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont held its 31st Annual Fall Art and Craft Fair Sunday, September 11th with beautiful, fall-like weather in the heart of downtown Mariemont. Nearly 100 vendors from across the Tri-State were featured and enjoyed by many area residents.
The Kiwanis Club would like to extend special congratulations to the following award winners: Best in Show - Art, Marc Wavra, Photography (MarcWavra.com), Runner-Up - Art, The Women’s Art Club of Cincinnati (ArtAtTheBarn. org), Best in Show – Craft, Elizabeth Ross, Chestnut Street Studio (Facebook.com/
ChestnutStreetStudio), and Runner-Up - Craft, Michael Ball, Unique Wood Turning. The judges were very impressed with all of the amazing talent on display during the event.
A very special thank you to Officer Steve Watt with the Mariemont Police Department for his bagpipe presentation of Amazing Grace along with the Mariemont Town Crier for helping us commemorate the 15th Anniversary of 9/11.
Kiwanis also thanks our food vendor, Village Church of Mariemont, as well as several local businesses who donated raffle prizes: Kroger,
National Exemplar, Mariemont Inn, Graeter’s, Mariemont Theater, and Sky Galley Restaurant.
The Annual Fall Art and Craft Fair is Mariemont Kiwanis’ largest fundraiser for local scholarships. Along with our annual spring golf outing, the Fairfax Fall Festival and upcoming holiday nut sale, the fair helps raise close to $15,000 for scholarships for graduating seniors of the Mariemont School District. To date, the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont has given away over $200,000 in scholarships to nearly 70 students from Mariemont, Fairfax and Terrace Park.
The Teal Pumpkin Project: Candy and Prizes!
Our family is supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project® this Halloween. The campaign helps create a safer, happier evening by giving trick-or-treaters the choice of candy or non-food items to allow children with food allergies to participate. I’m writing in hopes that just a few friends and neighbors will join us this year in Mariemont!
To help get the program off the ground locally, I’d be more than happy to provide non-food options for anyone interested. Please send me an email at Kimdonovansmith@gmail.com!
Thank you for your consideration and Happy Halloween!
Submitted Kim Smith
Our daughter Parker was diagnosed with a serious nut allergy in 2015. She was just learning to walk and too young to truly trick-or-treat last year, but we dressed her up as the hungry caterpillar and paraded her around Mariemont to join the festivities! Now that she is a year older, I hope that she and other neighborhood children with food allergies will be able to join in all the fun --even if it’s just to a handful of homes!
Participating is very simple:
1. Provide non-food treats (in a separate bowl than your candy). Glow stickers, bracelets, stickers, bubbles, bookmarks, pencils, etc.
2. Place a teal pumpkin in front of your home to indicate you have non-food treats available to passersby
3. Display a free printable sign from tealpumpkinproject.org to explain the meaning of your teal pumpkin
Grandpa Terry Donovan with Parker Smith
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Falling Leaves in Mariemont
By Delta Crabtree
Mariemont’s tree-lined streets and historic charm has earned many awards and honors, including 24 years of recognition as a Tree City USA neighborhood. With the beauty comes the task of clearing leaves. I hope this season brings many crisp fall days full of sights, smells and sounds of fall. Enjoy the leaves!
Please join me in welcoming Susan Zurface and her daughter Marissa (Daniels). They are our new neighbors at 6730 Chestnut Street. They have relocated here from Hillsboro, Ohio, where they lived for over 25 years and where Susan
practiced law for almost 17 years. Susan is an attorney with a general practice in Highland County and is in the process of relocating that office to Columbia Tusculum where she will handle domestic relations, particularly collaborative divorce; mediation; and criminal and juvenile defense cases.
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Susan is a cyclist, racing for Team Dayton Cycling. She is an advocate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the James Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute. She is also active with the CACP (Cincinnati Association of Collaborative Professionals) and the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court’s Family Law Clinic, in conjunction with the Volunteer
Lawyer’s Project.
Marissa just started her junior year at Mariemont High School, which is a big change from rural Hillsboro High School. She is in Leadership Council and DECA and intends to major in Business at the University of Denver. Susan’s son Austin, is a Specialist in the United States Army. He will be able to visit a few times a year. Welcome to Mariemont, Susan and Marissa!
I encourage you to reach out if you are new to Mariemont and have not yet been featured in the Town Crier. It is never too late! I can be reached via email at dcrabtree@comey.com or my cell 513-3044719. I am also always happy to greet you in person at our neighborhood Comey & Shepherd office.
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