Jersey Mike’s Mariemont: A Family Affair
By Kim Beach
Jeff and Glenn Ayers have always been close, and recently they took their Father/ Son relationship to a new level. They are now business partners in the recently opened Jersey Mike’s in the Mariemont Promenade.
Growing up in Hyde Park, Glenn Ayers enjoyed a busy family life with many siblings and a strong work ethic learned from his dad and stepmom. Glenn began working at the Hyde Park Jersey Mike’s in high school (Clark Montessori) and continued his work there as he began his college education at the University of Cincinnati. He studied Business Management and began thinking about a career with Jersey Mike’s.
Glenn had been mentored by the Jersey Mike’s Area Director, Larry Rover, and began to realize that opening a franchise (versus just working in one) was within his reach. Only 25 years old at the time, he started discussing the opportunity last May with Rover and Jersey Mike’s corporate office. He signed his agreement in July and began scouting locations. Now came the excitement of identifying the best setting for the future of his dream.
The Ayers family has always been fond of Mariemont and loved the proximity to their Hyde Park home. Finding the location at the Promenade was the perfect solution for their new business. Glenn and Jeff talked about the factors that made Mariemont the ideal fit.
“We looked at the high traffic count, the incredible sense of local community, the disposable income of area residents, and the nearness to our home as valuable factors in
our decision to pick the Mariemont location,” Jeff remarked. Retired from a successful insurance business, Jeff is thrilled to have a chance to work with his sons (Jeff Jr. is also involved) and his wife Nancy. Additional siblings (there are eight total) will pitch in as needed!
The company name, Sundance LLC, originated with a chance meeting between Jeff Ayers and Robert Redford when they were both skiing 13 years ago. After meeting Redford and then subsequently skiing with him, Jeff’s family and friends aptly nicknamed him “Sundance” after Redford’s famous movie. When it came time to name the company, this inside family joke was the impetus for the corporate name.
The Ayers mention multiple opportunities
for success in the upcoming year. They are excited to open the store and make a difference in our community. They also are focused on building into the people that they hire (as of this writing, at least five Mariemont high schoolers will be working at the location). As Glenn mentioned, “We want to be able to assist our employees both careerwise and life-wise.” They are also working with City Link to hire people who need a second chance to start a new life.
The family is also very philanthropic and launched their Jersey Mike’s location by supporting Stepping Stones throughout the Grand Opening. During the “Five Days of Giving” from March 13-17, all patrons received a “free” sandwich for a minimum
Nancy, Glenn and Jeff Ayers at Jersey Mike's Grand Opening.
Mariemont Preservation Foundation:
By Kim Beach
Perpetuating Mary Emery’s dream of the Village as a special place for family life is an important mission of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF). Please join us as we celebrate her dream this month! Included in this month’s Town Crier is membership information for the Mariemont Preservation Foundation and we hope you will consider joining our effort to keep our Village as extraordinary as Mary Emery imagined it would be. You can also join online at https:// mariemontpreservation.org/join-mpf/
This year, MPF will be observing “Dream Week” during the week of April 22. Several events and membership opportunities are planned for the week. On Tuesday April 23, also known as “Founder’s Day” for the Village
of Mariemont, volunteers from MPF will be on the square with information about membership. We are also asking all residents who own a Village of Mariemont Flag to fly it proudly the week of April 22, and post pics on social media with #MPFDreamWeek.
If you would like to purchase a flag, please visit the MPF office on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 3919 Plainville Rd or online at https://mariemontpreservation. org/mariemont-flag/.
There will also be an event tied in with Arbor Day on Friday, April 26. “Dream Week” will culminate on Saturday, April 27 with a “Blessing of the Bikes” for all area families. The event will be held in Old Town Center
and include a safety blessing for all children and adults for the bicycling season, snacks, a bike decorating contest, and a bike parade.
Please follow us on Instagram (mariemontpreservationfdn) and “Like” us on Facebook for details of the membership campaign and Dream Week events. Visit mariemontpreservation.org for more information about MPF and its’ accomplishments. Questions? Or would you like to get involved? Please contact Kim Beach at 513-831-0179.
Mary Emery with the Livingood children.
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Letter to the Editor
Historic Preservation: What’s it Worth?
By Deborah L. Brown
The pastoral wooded landscape of 3921 East Street and its historic integrity are in jeopardy of being irreversibly altered if, as proposed, a new structure is erected in its front yard.
This 1890 gem, graced with abundant heritage trees, is so unique that John Nolen, Mariemont’s town planner, kept a photograph of it in his notebook. He earmarked the property, stunningly situated on three lots, not to be destroyed or altered.
A request has been made to the Planning Commission to subdivide the property at 3921 East Street to create a buildable lot in the front yard. If the request is approved, visual quality of this remarkable property will be obscured and jarred by incongruent construction. It will fade into insignificance and all but disappear from view.
Whether or not this property can be saved is unknown at this time. But we might take this opportunity to reflect on the value of preserving our historic architecture. One of the aspects of being a National Historic Landmark Village is that we recognize and safeguard the distinctive historic and architectural character of our community.
In 1924, Charles Livingood, directed by Mary Emery, selected over two-dozen architects from around the country to design homes and other structures in Mariemont. Each was instructed to maintain compatibility of architectural design. Their efforts created a legacy of unique architecture that we are not only blessed with but also obligated to protect and preserve.
Within the Mariemont Code of Ordinances, three designations provide a measure of protection for many of our original structures: Historic District, Historic Site, and Landmark.
Historic District designation is an area which contains one or more landmark structures, such as the Old Town Square. Historic Site is a premises that has been designated as such by the Architectural Review Board for its archaeological or historic significance. Landmark status, in short, is for any object, site or building structure, which has special aesthetic value, character or historical value.
Historic preservation requires more than mere lip service. It requires commitment to make it a reality. Is there a compromise between the property rights issue of freedom to do whatever you want and the sacrifice required to preserve our historic properties? Short term goals will come and go, but the Village’s loss will remain. It’s only fair to pass on to the future what was passed on to us.
Who will stand up and defend the unique architectural character of our community?
Please contact Dan Policastro, representing the Architectural Review Board, at mayordan1@gmail.com or Mariemont Preservation Foundation’s Joe Stoner at joestoner@fuse.net if you have thoughts on this subject.
A historic photo of 3921 West St. from John Nolen's notebook.
3921 West St. today
Jersey Mike's (cont'd from front page)
$2 donation, which in turn was donated to Stepping Stones.
According to their website (https:// steppingstonesohio.org), since 1963 Stepping Stones has been helping people with disabilities find pathways to independence that will improve their lives and enable them to be more fully participating members of their communities.
The Ayers family is close: they ski together, vacation in Hilton Head as a family, and attend Crossroads Church en masse. They also visit Mariemont restaurants frequently with Glenn preferring 50 West while Nancy and Jeff choose the Quarter Bistro as their favorite “hang.”
When asked about “success factors” for their business, Glenn and Jeff include “a great brand in Jersey Mike’s, the fact the we are ‘people people’, and good energy as a family.” As they both said (almost simultaneously), “we are very blessed.”
We are happy to welcome Jersey Mike’s to the Mariemont area and believe this family and
business are going to be positive forces in our Village. Please visit them at 7205 Wooster Pike
and learn more about their store at https://www. jerseymikes.com/2081/cincinnati-oh.
April Events at the Exemplar
The Exemplar would like to invite you to the following events and fundraiser in April: Bunny Brunch (April 14 and 20 at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
Guests will enjoy a buffet brunch full of Exemplar breakfast favorites, a mini Easter basket for the kids, and a special appearance by and personal visits with the Easter Bunny! Two seatings on each day are available: 9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required and are $15 per child and $20 per adult.
Mt. Eden Wine Dinner (April 25 at 6:30 p.m.)
Experience a specially crafted four-course meal, expertly paired with wines from Mt. Eden Vineyards. Mt. Eden’s wine expert will teach guests about what goes into the different wines and how different flavors compliment them. Reservations are required and are $85 per person, not inclusive of tax and gratuity.
Great Food for a Great Cause - Brandon C. Gromada Head & Neck Cancer Foundation (April 29 from 5 to 9 p.m.)
No programs, no speeches — Just great food for a great cause! All net proceeds from dinner on April 29 will go to Gromada Head & Neck Cancer Foundation to support research leading to the development of treatments and cures for head and neck cancers. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (513) 271-2103 or by visiting www.nationalexemplar.com.
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Village Tennis Season Set to Begin
“Racquet Swingers Hot and Bothered
The season of the challenge is again with us. The lusty wallop of the challenger and the condescending pat of the defender resound throughout the land. Lady luck smiles first on one then upon the other…”
Mariemont Messenger, June 19, 1931
Happy Spring, everyone! The 2019 tennis season is set to kick off soon, and the Mariemont Tennis Association Board would like to invite all Mariemont residents and their guests to sign up early, to take full advantage of the warm weather that will be here before we know it. David Russell returns as Director of Tennis, and he and Tracy Glassmeyer will again offer a full slate of private lessons and clinics geared to players of all ages and stages!
Membership: All Mariemont residents are eligible to join the MTA. Membership allows you and your guest(s) full use of any courts not in use by the pros or tennis teams. We offer individual and family memberships at extremely reasonable prices!
Guest Fees: Guests at our courts (residents
be held at the courts following the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. We will gather at 10:30 a.m. to play in a round robin format. Players of all skill levels, members and nonmembers are welcome, and beverages and snacks will be provided. Dave will lead the fun-filled event, culminating in prizes awarded in several offbeat categories.
Any ladies looking for a fun, friendly way to improve your tennis, with a little competition thrown in? We have just the interclub team for you! Our existing team is comprised of intermediate to advanced players. Dave runs our practice on Thursday mornings, working on doubles strategies and drills. We’re close to building a second team, which would join the league at the Division III level (beginner to intermediate). Practice day/evening and time are to be determined. Matches for all levels are played against other local clubs on Friday mornings in June and July, followed by socializing during a light meal provided by the host team. With enough players we can be flexible about commitment and work around vacations, so let me know if you’re interested in either team!
Our adult men hit the courts on Saturday mornings (time varies with temperature and daylight) for rousing doubles play. Many also attend a Wednesday evening clinic with Dave, as an enjoyable and rewarding way to hone their skills. Don Slavik at siesta4us@fuse.net can add you to the email distribution list if you’re interested.
who don’t belong to MTA and players who live outside of the Village) must be accompanied by a member or an MTA pro, and are expected to pay a $5 fee each time they play. This fee can be given to the pro or placed in the slot by the door of the Tennis Shelter. Frequent guests may opt to pre-pay the fee, at the membership rate which meets their needs.
Membership and Guest payments can be made online at www.mariemont.org/ Recreation, or download an application form and submit it with your cash or check to the Village office. Clinics, lessons, and team fees are paid directly to the pros.
SAVE THE DATE: The annual “Memorial Day Tennis Games” will
We look forward to seeing you on the courts soon! Your MTA Board:
Dina Wilder, President
Linda Bartlett, Membership & Ladies’ Team Captain (bartlettfive@gmail. com)
Michael Benson
Carter Kemper
Nancy Lonnemann
Amy Weiss
Director of Tennis, Dave Russell (859-512-4041 or mmdrussell@ hotmail.com)
2019 Town Meeting Encourages Resident Discussion About its Future
By Clem Luken, Town Meeting Chairman
The 2019 annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. in the Mariemont Elementary School auditorium.
This year’s format will be different, in light of the change in internal procedures used in 2018 to select new members for Village Council following several announced resignations. Villagers who are interested in running for open slots in Village government are encouraged to attend Town Meeting and inform the audience of their intention. Each interested resident will have time to describe their qualifications and answer questions from the audience. Town Meeting will not present a slate of candidates independently from those who express an interest at the annual meeting.
We would like to encourage an energetic discussion about what you, as Mariemont citizens, would like to see from Town Meeting going forward. The organization was historically set up as a non-partisan group within the Village to serve as a means to supply candidates for residents to then vote on for elected positions in our local government.
Mariemont’s Town Meeting, the only such organization in the State of Ohio, does not have a mandate to require Village Council to consider its identified candidates for inclusion on council. Our system, of long standing, survives where there is assent among council members to accept the people who have been vetted through Town Meeting for serious consideration as potential council, mayoral, and clerk positions. Where assent is lacking, Town Meeting’s value diminishes.
It is hoped that current Village Council members will attend this year’s Town Meeting and be available to answer questions from the audience about the future of the relationship between Town Meeting and Village government. As in the past, we also will be asking for status updates from Village leaders regarding school, government and organizations’ activities.
Any Village organization that would like to distribute information or discuss the organization’s function with attendees can contact me (Clem Luken) at 513-241-2324. A table will be set out in the entrance hallway (space permitting) near the auditorium for you to use as a display area.
We invite all residents to attend and voice your thoughts and questions in regard to the future of Town Meeting.
By Margaret Jevic
Spring Recycling Events
I think we can all finally exhale and say that spring is upon us. So is spring recycling collection at Ace Hardware on Wooster. Bring
your household alkaline batteries (in plastic bags), empty, label-free pill bottles, and household ink cartridges. Place items in the marked stacking bin at the storefront to be collected and recycled by volunteers. With your help we have managed to keep over 1,000 lbs. of waste out of landfills. Way to go!
On Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m., a guest speaker from the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District will be on hand at The Barn for an hour-long seminar focusing on the basics of backyard composting. Anyone who would like to attend the event must register since space is limited. Visit hamiltoncountyrecycles. org, click on “Composting Seminars,” and scroll
down to fill out the registration form – make sure to select the Mariemont seminar at The Barn.
Those without Internet access, can call 946-7766 to register. If you have any questions, feel free to email Sustainable Mariemont at SustainableMariemont@gmail. com.
The Mariemont Memorial 5K is Back!
Looking to kick off the unofficial start of summer on the right foot? The Mariemont Memorial Day Weekend 5K race is returning this year! More details to come, but in the meantime, if you are interested in helping plan the race, please reach out to new chairs Ali Alurovic at shewmon.8@ gmail.com or Dan Hoying at dhoying@ gmail.com.
Village
Pricing Right Wins the Sale
By Shelley Miller-Reed
What is the single most important factor in selling your house for top dollar? You may be thinking location, condition, updates or size. The most important factor, however, is PRICE! Pricing your home correctly from the beginning will get you the most for your house!
Shelley Miller-Reed
To make sure you are priced correctly from the start, it’s best to meet with a local real estate professional who knows the local market and has been involved in all of the comparable sales. They will base it on location, size, condition, and current updates. Let’s take a look at each of these factors.
Location – This is something that can’t be changed, but plays a big part in pricing. Consider the following: What is the size of the lot? Is it a corner lot? Is the lot private? Is it on a busy street? These are all important factors to a potential buyer, and you must price according to the positives and negatives of the specific location.
Size – While size is important, the
layout and functionality of the space is often more important than the square footage. Buyers and sellers often ask “What is the price per square foot?” This can be a deceiving number for many reasons. The auditor’s site does not always have the correct square footage listed on their website. To get an accurate square footage number, it’s best to have an appraiser measure your house. Price per square foot doesn’t include the lower level, which, if it’s finished, adds value to the house. It also
you can get a premium price for a house in excellent condition with recent updates that are on trend. Most buyers today want to just move in and are pretty selective about the updates they prefer.
doesn’t include garage size or any type of enclosed porch.
Desired layout and functional square footage is a factor too. If a house has a lot of wasted space or if doesn’t have an open floor plan, the price per square foot will be lower. Price per square foot can vary tremendously even on the same street. In the past year on Miami Bluff, the price per square foot ranged from $201 - $294, on Mt Vernon from $232 - $307, on Pocahontas $173 - $237, and on Settle from $107 - $265.
Condition and Current Updates
— This is the only factor that you CAN control. You can’t change the location of your house, and most owners won’t be adding space to sell. In the current market,
Light colored, high quality kitchens and baths are the current preference. On the flip side, if a house needs updating and the mechanicals are older, you need to price it accordingly. The other option is to do some updates before listing. Painting and decorating in current colors, decluttering, staging, and minor kitchen and bath updates can significantly increase your listing price. Curb appeal and landscaping can also significantly affect pricing. An experienced real estate agent should be able to guide you in this process and help coordinate these improvements.
What shouldn’t you use to price your house? The Zillow Zestimate! The biggest reason is that it doesn’t take into account condition and updates. It is a computerized model based off public records that often are incorrect. And in a neighborhood like Mariemont, where no two homes are alike, the likelihood of accuracy is diminished. You also shouldn’t price based on what you want or need to get out of it as that has nothing to do with the value of your house.
So once you are prepped for selling and hopefully priced correctly, the market will tell you pretty quickly if you are over or under priced. You get the most traffic online in the first few days you are listed. If a buyer doesn’t see the value based on photos and price, they will move on to the next listing.
In Mariemont in 2018, 39 of the 74 houses sold in two weeks or less, and six sold over the listing price. As an experienced agent, I usually know within a week or two if one of my listings is overpriced. Since the market bears the price, the quicker you react to the market, the more you will get for your house. In the end, your house is worth what a qualified buyer is willing to pay!
By Deborah Dwight
IPM Fundraiser Makes a Difference
It is a sobering statistic: Cincinnati has one of the five worst rates of childhood poverty in the nation. Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) has been on the front line of this battle for 55 years, running two food/ clothing pantries in Newtown and Amelia as well as a variety of support programs.
How can you help? IPM’s major fundraiser for the year, “Celebration 2019: 55 Years of Serving,” is Friday, April 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Crossroads East Side. The event, emceed by Fox Sportscaster Thom Brennaman, will include food stations by Funky’s Catering and favorite area restaurants, bourbon flights, and a wine/ beer bar.
Featured items in the live auction are an acoustical concert in your home by
WOMEN
CMA Recording Artist Dan Varner, a Bourbon Tasting Experience for 8, a three-Hour Yacht Party Cruise on the Ohio River, and MANY more exciting items.
Tickets are $60 each; reserve a table for 10 or come individually. If you cannot make this event, please consider donating to IPM or becoming a volunteer. IPM is substantially helping Cincinnati’s working poor, just minutes away from us here in Mariemont.
For more information or reservations contact claudine@ interparish.org or call 513561-3932.
By Fran Turner
Village
Join the Garden Club in April to Learn About Dandelions, Bats and Composting
At our March meeting, Brian Jorg from the Cincinnati Zoo showed us slides of the mass plantings of tulips at the Cincinnati Zoo. They make a dramatic statement, if you have a couple of acres to work with! The tulips are treated as annuals—planted in the fall and then dug up after blooming in the spring. This is cost effective, as cleaning, drying and storing the bulbs over the summer would be prohibitive, and they must use the space that they were in with other annuals.
He also told us about a 600+ acre Native Plant area between Mason and Lebanon, which was willed to the Zoo several years ago. They are restoring it to
Its former state. Recently it was used for agriculture. No guided tours, but they do have a Native Plant Sale three days in the summer: May 11, July 13 and September 28. More information can be found on the Zoo website.
On Wednesday April 3 at 1 p.m., we
will meet at The Barn to hear Jason Neumann of the Cincinnati Nature Center talk about Dandelions: Panacea or Plague? I know that we will hear something interesting! We will have a second meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m., at The Barn. Kathy Edelon, founder of EchoBats, Inc., will give a talk on bats. We are having this in the evening so that people who work can attend. All are welcome. If you are interested in bringing children, please contact Karen Berkich at edwardkarenber@gmail.com
Sun and water and soil are the three elements necessary for plants to grow. The one that we must attend to, and generally neglect, is enriching the soil. As we all are aware, amending the soil with compost is one of the best and cheapest ways to enrich the soil. We are very fortunate that on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m., Sustainable Mariemont will be hosting a guest speaker from the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District for an hour-long seminar focusing on the basics of backyard composting. There will be a time for questions. Registered participants will receive a free kitchen collector and a composting handbook. Registration required at hamiltoncountyrecycles.org or call 946.7766.
Community
What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library - April
Children
Movers & Shakers — 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Bring the little ones in for stories, songs, and dancing as they learn about the Library. Ages 1-4.
Library Babies 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Have fun, meet other parents and babies, and promote early literacy! Ages 6-18 months.
Tales to Tails — 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11
Read a story to Bonny the therapy dog. Ages 5-10.
Crafty Kids — 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11
Make and take a fun craft. Ages 5-10.
Family Pajama Storytime — 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities—in your jammies! All ages.
Adults
Which Craft? Needle Craft Club — 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, April 6 & 20
Stop by with your current work in progress for pointers or just to have fun with co-enthusiasts. Knitting, crochet, needlework — whatever you like to do.
Book Club — 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 25
We will discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Copies will be available at the branch.
Library hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Mariemont Branch Library 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467
JAMES T. WESTERFIELD, D.V.M.
By Erika Turan
Mariemont Troop 149 is excited to welcome a troop for girls. The revised Troop 149 is a “linked troop,” meaning there are two troops that share the same number, chartering organization and troop leadership committee.
Troop 149 is following in the footsteps of the Boy Scouts of America, which recently enacted changes allowing girls to join all levels of Scouting. National surveys conducted by the BSA found 90 percent of girls ages 11 to 17 were interested in joining BSA programs.
Scouts BSA Troop 149 Welcomes Girl Troop
Troop 149’s girl troop already has nearly a dozen members, many of whom have brothers in Troop 149. Like the boys, the girls have access to monthly outings like camping and skiing, summer camp, High Adventure trips, and every rank, including Eagle.
Troop 149’s boys are led by Scoutmaster Mike Wood and the girls are led by Scoutmaster Sheila Rasmussen. The troops have their own youth Scout leaders, who hold elected positions ranging from historian and bugler to webmaster and Senior Patrol Leader.
“The Scout program offers extraordinary
opportunities, from teaching leadership and responsibility to traveling to some of the most beautiful places in the country. Merit badges allow Scouts to choose to learn about topics ranging from cooking and wilderness survival to archery, journalism and cinematography. Along the way, they have a lot of fun outdoors,” said Mike Wood.
Girls in the troop have identical uniforms to the boys, but sized to fit them comfortably. Every Scout uses the same handbook, only the photography is different, allowing a Scout to see him or herself reflected in the pages.
Troop 149 meets Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Mariemont Parish Center at 3908 Plainville Road. Becoming a member is easy, and no previous scouting experience is required. Boys and girls interested in joining simply need to be age 11, or age 10 AND have completed fifth grade. Scouts can remain members of Troop 149 until they are 18 years old.
Interested in learning more or joining the troop? Email troop149.bsa@gmail.com, or attend a Sunday night meeting.
Boys and girls of Troop 149 are pictured with their Scoutmasters before a recent meeting
MariElders Junque Sale is Back
Junque Sale
The MARIELDERS’ famous sale will be Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. We are now accepting items for the sale. If you are spring cleaning please remember us first to donate to. We take everything but clothes, shoes and large pieces of furniture. Our big selling items are: books, linens, antiques, kitchen items, and knick-knacks. Please drop off your items when we are open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Center.
Free Activities
Individual Technological Support on Mondays with Jake Goodwin - Jake is a UC student who is offering one-on-one 30 minute appointments for assistance with computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Appointments must be made in advance by calling the Center. Times are 9:30-11 a.m.
Individual Technological Support on
Wednesdays with Aileen Beatty - Aileen is the founder of AB Tech, her focus is on Apple products. She is available on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Her experience includes: how to set up and use devices, apps, troubleshooting, and help with forgotten passwords, etc. Appointments must be made in advance.
Fiction and non-Fiction Book clubs led by Mariemont Librarian Kelly Hartman
April 4 - Fiction Book Club will discuss “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles at 11:15 a.m.
April 24 – Non-fiction Club will review “Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben at 11:15 a.m.
In-house Movies
Shown in the lower level of the Center at 1:30 p.m. Please join us!
April 2 – The Man from Snowy River
April 9 – Seabiscuit
April 16 – Buck
April 30 – National Velvet For more information call the Center at 2715588 or go to marielders.org.
Village Don’t Get Scammed
By Kim Flick, MariElders Transportation Coordinator
The types of consumer scams and fraud tactics are growing exponentially.
If you feel you’ll never be ripped off in one form or another, you’re fooling yourself. Your best defense is to arm yourself with information about fraud and scams and follow some basic do’s and don’ts to protect yourself and your family from being victimized.
Seniors are a target simply because they may be less likely to report the crime due to embarrassment, or feeling that it may infer they are no longer capable of managing their own affairs.
shoddy work that causes even more problems.
Phone scams and robo calls can pressure you into verifying account numbers, wiring money or sending a pre-paid card “right away” to a phony utility rep, fake collections agent or someone posing as a relative in trouble.
So here are some basics to help you avoid being swindled:
So much of our sensitive information is open to hackers online, and details of our life are offered up on social media. But even if you do not use a computer or smart phone, you can still be a prime target of door-to-door hucksters, phone scams and even insurance fraud.
Just by opening your door, a crooked contractor can be convincing enough to extract a down payment from you and disappear without doing any work, or do
Medicare imposters requesting your new 11-digit account number and other sensitive information can lead to identity theft. According to Allianz Life Insurance the average loss to elder victims was $36,000 –which for many meant financial ruin.
Insurance fraud, involving false claims by policyholders, or unnecessary procedures by providers, indirectly affects consumers through increasing rates to the tune of nearly $80 billion annually, according to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.
“Phishing” is an email cybercrime, but have you heard of “porting”? That’s where your wireless phone gets “hijacked” and your cell phone account gets ported to a new provider, opening your information to the thieves. There also are “shimmer” scams that target the chip in your credit cards.
• Do not send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request. Hang up. Personal information should not be shared freely. If it sounds too good to be true – be wary. Free trials, for instance, can be a set- up for a ripoff. Trust your instincts.
• Do not be pressured into making a quick decision. Legitimate agencies will not make such urgent demands.
• Do not automatically click on an email. Check the domain and address. If it doesn’t look genuine or the spelling is off, err on the side of caution. By clicking, you may inadvertently download malware onto your computer.
• Be prudent about what you post to social media. Oversharing gives scammers information that can be used to con you.
• Consider lowering credit limits on cards. Close accounts that you no longer use. Check your accounts often to catch suspicious activity.
• Most of all, keep abreast of what’s going on and enlist the help of a trusted family member or friend to talk to about strategies to keep yourself protected.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC. gov/scams) has a list of current scam alerts that is a real eye opener. One of the most comprehensive websites is the AARP Fraud Resource Center (https://www.aarp.org/ money/scams-fraud/), featuring explanations of over forty common scams.
Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center
Paradise in Mariemont
Corner of Paradise: A Synthesis of Art and Nature
When post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne exhibited his oil composition of female bathers in 1906, little did he know that more than 100 years later The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation (WACCF) would be using it to create interest in the arts in one of the country’s latest up and coming art communities.
“Corner of Paradise: A Synthesis of Art and Nature” happens on April 26 at The Barn. Each spring, WACCF, along with the Taft Museum of Art, celebrates Impressionism by inviting Dr. Richard Brettell of the University of Texas Dallas to speak on a subject that affected the art collective of its era. The evening’s topic is centered on Paul Cezanne’s Large Bathers.
In addition to the short lecture, this year WACCF will present a wine-tasting event and silent auction featuring an evening-on-thetown theme, including a night at the Four-Star 21 C Museum Hotel on Walnut Street, ballet, opera tickets and more. Proceeds will allow the Foundation to provide another year of free or low-cost programs related to the visual and performing arts for all ages.
Brettell, who has spoken throughout Europe, will present a full-length lecture on the following day at the Taft Museum on Pike Street.
Brettell holds the Margaret McDermott Distinguished Chair of Art and Aesthetic Studies, as well as The Edith O’Donnell Chair, and has had several appointments throughout the years, including positions at the University of Chicago, Yale University and Harvard University.
Sommelier Kevin Hart of Hart & Cru will provide six French wines for tasting—each paired with delectable bites. Hart, who launched his company in 2015, has worked alongside the likes of Chef David Falk of Boco and Sotto and FourStar Chef Jean Robert de Cavel of the former Maisonnette and current operator of Jean Robert’s Table. Hart was also instrumental in the growth of wineCRAFT, a Cincinnati-based import and distribution company. Hart & Cru is dedicated to wine education and selection throughout the TriState region.
Sponsors of the event include the following individuals and companies: AG Engineering, Kathryn Al-Lamadani, Allusions Hair Restoration, Comey and Shepherd, Dilly, Laura Drake, Griewe Group, Trevor Furbay, Carol Harris, Marie Huenefeld, Ann and Jon Keeling, Diana and Tim Kilfoil, Lynn and Gary Long, Alleen and Shayne Manning, Kym and Mark Kuenning, Rebecca Messenger, Kelly Pear, Quarter Bistro, Mary Ran, Nancy and Jon Reynolds, Jan Ring, Mary Sloneker, Carolyn and Ed Tuttle, THP Limited, and Barbara Weyand.
For tickets to the event, please go to http:// thebarn.regfox.com/brettell19. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
The exhibition, selected and judged by Jim Glover and Mark Gingerich, will focus on craftsmanship, color, and composition with an emphasis upon diversity in style and subject. Glover is a nationally recognized oil painter with
Juried Show Coming Up
The Woman’s Art Club welcomes the public to its 126th juried show and competition. The opening reception and award announcements happen on May 10.
30 years of experience in wildlife illustration and graphic design for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Gingerich is a contemporary impressionist painter from Ohio. He is a founding Cont'd on next page
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member of the Ohio Plein Air Society and a signature member of the American Impressionist Society.
Exhibition Dates are May 10 - 26, 2019
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: Friday, May 10, 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Closing Reception: Sunday, May 26, 1-4 p.m.
Gallery Hours at The Barn: Weekends, 1-4 p.m.; Tuesdays – Fridays, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE: Paint-Out 2019
WACCCF welcomes plein air artists from around the Tri-State to participate in a springtime paint-out in Mariemont. Participants will have an opportunity to win cash and prizes for their work including Best of Show, First, Second, and Third places, as well as a few specialty categories.
The event begins with artists bringing their blank canvases to The Barn to be stamped on either Friday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m. or Saturday, May 4 from 8-10 a.m. Artists will have until Saturday at 4 p.m. to submit their finished paintings for competition. Paintings will hang until Sunday, May 12 in The Barn’s gallery where they will be available for purchase by the public.
Entry Fee: $30, plus 30 percent commission to The Barn when it sells.
The Barn staff invites the public to attend the competition and show on May 4 from 6-8 p.m. Appetizers and wine au gratis.
Spring ARTflix
The Barn invites the public to a 1988-version of Camille Claudel on Thursday, April 11. This poignant films tells the story of the mental demise of French sculptor Camille Claudel who sacrificed her talents for the affection of Auguste Rodin. The scandalous love affair begins when Rodin notices Camille’s work, but endures conflict when Camille dedicates too much of her time to his success.
The two-hour and 55-minute film stars Isabelle Adjani and Gerard Depardieu. It is the recipient of numerous awards including the Cesar Award for Best Actress, Best Film and Best Cinematography.
On May 9, beginning at 7 p.m., two of the most recognized artists of the modern era come together on the screen for The Barn’s last ARTflix of the season. Matisse/Picasso, a 60-minute documentary, celebrates the magnificent
mediums of both painting and sculpture, as well as the relationship of the two avant-garde personalities of the twentieth century and how they enlightened each other’s work.
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Pablo Picasso
(1881-1973) are shown live in archival footage, including photos of their pieces. The evening includes an undisclosed second feature.
Artist and educator Dave Laug of Terrace Park will lead a discussion following the film. As always, ARTflix offers door prizes, snacks and soft drinks. BYOB. To register, please visit thebarn. cincyregister.com/artflix.
Expanding Programs for Youth
The Barn has long been known as a haven, providing art enrichment for adults. Now that we’ve completed renovations, our mission to create and expand more opportunities for the younger population is taking flight.
Maria Bailey, an Education major from the University of Cincinnati, joined The Barn Board last December to facilitate this effort. Bailey, a former teacher for Loveland City Schools, Mariemont City Schools, and homeschool teacher from grades K-8, is passionate about the arts and its importance in children’s lives.
“In this age of overly stressed youth, so often preoccupied with mobile devices, social media, and high academic expectations, it is more
important than ever to provide opportunities and places to allow for and promote the development of hands on creativity, and to allow one’s turn to tap into skills waiting to be discovered,” said Mrs. Bailey, a Mariemont resident.
One goal at The Barn is to implement such a haven for younger artists as well as adults. In addition to accommodating youngsters, The Barn also would like to extend an invitation to homeschool teachers to consider the facility as an option for fulfilling art requirements, as well as other schools and groups seeking art enrichment. Current programs include Drop in and Draw (Grades 1-4), Pinterest Palooza (Grades 6-8), and Ballroom Dance for high school students.
Please visit www.artatthebarn.org “Kids at The Barn” containing complete information on children’s programming.
Summer Camp Registration is open. It offers one-week, two-hour per day classes for students entering grades 1 – 12. Classes include mosaics, drawing, painting, manga cartooning, sculpture, sewing, weaving, and miniatures. Please visit https://thebarn.regfox.com/parent-survey to participate.
Classes for All
Drawing the Face and Hands with Charlie Berger: Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Skill Level: Intermediate, or Beginner with some experience. Graphite and charcoal. Each session with a professional model. Fee: $175 includes the model fee. Call 513-272-3700.
Mosaics with Sandy Caruso: Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. Sign up on the Art Academy Community Education page.
Pencil, Paint and Composition with Eileen McConkey: Tuesdays at Noon. 513-801-7648 or Eileen.mcconkey@gmail.com.
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Mariemont Planning Commission Meeting 2-20-2019
Joyce Monger of 3921 East Street, Mariemont, OH 45227 requested to subdivide parcel 527-0020-0023-00 from its current size and shape into two smaller and different shaped parcels.
Finding of the Building Commissioner: The two parcels were consolidated into one parcel at some time in the past. The current lot is planned to be expanded to the East to allow a proper setback for the house as it currently sits on the property. An additional section is planned to be added to allow the current driveway to provide access to the garage. These changes allow a remaining rectangle large enough for a lot in Mariemont. The front yard would face Murray.
Mr. Keyes said the house was built before the lot existed. On the property lot that exists there is not enough front yard for it to be on East Street, but there is enough front yard for it to face Murray Avenue. It needs the other lot in order to have a front yard for East Street.
Questions from Ms. Reed, Mr. Vianello and Mr. Brown as well as neighbors on East Street included where the new driveway would be, what size the house would be, exactly how the home would be situated on the lot, whether trees would be removed, and what neighbors think about building a new house on the front lot yet having it face Murray.
Ms. Monger said the new lot will be oriented with the front door facing Murray Avenue and a rear entry garage. She has worked closely with Mr. Keyes, but said she already has permission from the Planning Commission from 2005. She distributed drawings of what was approved then, but does not believe it is an attractive use for the property and her main concern is to be sure that fits with the neighborhood and community.
Discussion ensued around requiring Ms. Monger to provide a graphic concept of the size and style of the home and allow neighbors to see and give feedback on that. Neighbors are concerned about taking away the historic charm of the current home and lot, which was set in place by John Nolen, as well as having to look at the back and side of the proposed new house, since it would face Murray instead of East Street. They also expressed concern about removal of
trees, what the landscaping would look like, and potential decrease in surrounding property values.
Mayor Policastro said the survey shows 2005 but he does not remember this matter coming before the Planning Commission. Mr. Vianello indicated concerns about the size of the home. Ms. Reed thought there was new legislation that all new construction had to be reviewed. Mr. Keyes said it is something the Building Administrator is supposed to do. Ms. Reed said the Village cannot change the house to historic just because they want to. Mr. Brown said he is not sure that is accurate. It is within the purview of Council to declare a house historic with or without the owner’s permission. Mr. Vianello said he believes we need to talk with the Village Solicitor regarding the previous approval by the Planning Commission. We have an obligation to investigate it and protect the Village.
Mr. Joe Stoner of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation, read an email he had sent to the Commission regarding John Nolen’s wishes for the property even back in his day, as Nolen felt it was “beautiful and historic” even then, and it would be a shame to see such a part of Mariemont History allowed to be destroyed in this way.
Ms. Monger said what was previously approved by the Planning Commission was not instituted. She can institute them by taking the documents to the Court House without coming back before the Planning Commission.
Council member Rob Bartlett suggested involving the Village Solicitor and have the Planning Commission work with Ms. Monger to ensure no lines are being crossed legally. Mr. Dennis Wolter, 3804 East Street, also suggested a graphic concept and for Planning Commission to gather more data.
Mr. Vianello moved, seconded by Mr. Brown to table the matter on splitting the lots until there is a schematic that is indicative of an architectural concept of what will go in there and the Village Solicitor will be contacted regarding the earlier Planning Commission ruling. If it does exist how does that impact this decision? On roll call; four ayes, no nays.
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Rob Bartlett robbartlettcouncil@gmail.com
Bill Brown wbrown1750@gmail.com
Avia Graves aviagraves@gmail.com
Maggie Palazzolo magpal00@gmail.com
Kelly Rankin kellrankincouncil@gmail.com
Mary Ann Schwartz maschwartz@mariemont.org
Mayor: Dan Policastro mayordan1@gmail.com
Mr. John Swisher, 6624 Wooster Pike, was granted permission to address Council. He was in attendance for the bid opening for the Outsourcing of Mowing meeting the other night. He submitted a bid from his company, Organically Inclined, for the upcoming year. There were three companies who were qualified as best candidates with his company being one of them. His company had the lowest bid. It is his understanding that the Committee made the decision to go with a different company that did not have the lowest bid. He would hope that Council would want to work with a small business within the community.
Mr. Brown said it is true that Mr. Swisher’s company had the lowest bid by .08 cents and the after cut price was $1400, while Grasscor was $1277.78 per additional cut. Mr. Swisher said the after cut is usually only done once. Mayor Policastro said Mr. Swisher has cut the grass for the Village in the past and has done a good job and has been a good citizen.
Later in the meeting, Mrs. Schwartz moved, seconded by Mr. Brown to accept the recommendation of the Public Works and Service Committee which met on February 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to evaluate the mowing contract bids and recommend award.
Bid amounts:
Supreme Scapes $46,000.00 plus $1000 per additional cut
Grasscor $46,000.08 plus $1277.78 per additional cut
Organically Inclined, LLC $46,000.00 plus
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$1400 per additional cut
Lawnscapers $47,175.00 plus $2700 per additional cut
The bids were opened at the meeting, reviewed and discussed. Decision to recommend was based on lowest and best bid. The Committee recommends to award the 2019 Mowing contract to Grasscor.
On roll call; six ayes, no nays.
Mr. Dennis Wolter, 3804 East Street, asked that a letter to Village Council members from the Community Waldorf School dated September 12, 2018 be put in the minutes in full. He said he just received a copy of this letter a week ago. It detailed the placement of a sign on Monday, August 27, 2018, on the hillside between CWS and the Mariemont Chapel stating “Historic and Native American Burial Site, Please Be Respectful.” School leaders say they are not sure of the validity of this statement and invite the Village of Mariemont to conduct archeological investigations.
Mr. Wolter said the school had their own anthropology archeologist expert find no listing of this area being designated as such and that there would have to be a study through the State Historic Preservation Office and the Native American Antiquities office. That tells him that the Village gave the school an easement on the property that we were not sure about. He recalls reading an ordinance about making a piece of property with a special designation, be it historical or otherwise, it has to be done by Council. This was never put before Council. It is important in the future these types of things go into Council committees. Mayor Policastro said he has asked Dr. Tankersley to explain in letter form and hopes to have it for the next Council meeting.
Solicitor McTigue said it is a historic site but not necessarily a Native American Burial Site and we may have given an easement a little bit bigger than we hold ourselves. It is why
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he thinks it is important to get together with Waldorf School and discuss it. Mayor Policastro said they are destroying the area especially by the war memorial where the pioneers were buried. There is proof that it could be Indian burial ground. Solicitor McTigue said he agrees but Council’s point and Mr. Wolter’s point is we have to at least communicate what the Village is doing.
Mr. Bartlett said he and Solicitor McTigue spoke after the last meeting and when the sign went up it said Native American Burial Site is a new designation. That is not in the Ohio Historic Preservation Office system anywhere. He gets concerned when we do not follow the process. Solicitor McTigue said Mr. Bartlett is right about that and what he said to Mr. Bartlett was we need to get the proper designation. If it is in fact a burial site as opposed to a historical site let Council decide what it is and we will notify Waldorf accordingly.
Mr. Bartlett said it would actually go to ARB first and then go to Council when it goes through for a new historic designation. There was also discussion about someone seeing a classroom digging on the hillside. Mr. Bartlett said if it is a group then it needs to be approved by Council. Mayor Policastro said Council did approve it. Solicitor McTigue suggested putting it on the next agenda, get our ducks in a row with Dr. Tankersley and possibly hold a Special Meeting of Council. It is a sensitive issue for a lot of people. We may have gone a bridge too far in days gone by but right now we are trying to correct it.
Ms. Palazzolo moved, seconded by Mrs. Rankin to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to re-appoint Ed McTigue as the Village Solicitor. The Committee voted to recommend that Frost Brown Todd be the back-up attorney to Mr. McTigue. On roll call; six ayes, no nays.
Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mrs. Rankin to accept the recommendation of the Finance
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Committee regarding the Village Solicitor RFP process, and in an effort to have a more positive working relationship with the Village Solicitor going forward, the committee has put together a list of expectations that council has of the Village Solicitor. Ed McTigue, the current Village Solicitor, has reviewed this document and said he would be comfortable working under these expectations. The Finance Committee would propose this document be signed by the Village Solicitor, when he/she signs the contract with the Village, and that the document also be revisited by Council at a minimum every time the Village Solicitor’s contract comes up for review. Mr. Brown asked by the Solicitor signing this is he legally binding himself to it. Solicitor McTigue said yes he is and he is comfortable with it.
On roll call; six ayes, no nays.
Mrs. Rankin moved, seconded by Mrs. Graves to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to discuss the upcoming retirements in the Tax Office and the plan to fill the vacancies. With the pending retirements of Debbie Combs on March 8, 2018 and Patty Busam on December 31, 2019, the committee recommends creating a new role, Assistant Tax Administrator, with a salary range of $35,000 to $48,000. The plan is for the person filling this role to eventually take over as Tax Administrator. The committee is recommending to pass this change to the salary ordinance on an emergency. Ms. Palazzolo said the new hire would have to essentially work March to December to learn the role of Patty’s job before taking over. Mr. Bartlett said it would depend on performance.
On roll call; six ayes, no nays.
Mrs. Rankin moved, seconded by Ms. Schwartz to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee that when we come across language in Mariemont’s code book that is outdated, inaccurate or confusing, we should opportunistically look to fix these. As such, the Finance Committee would like to propose the
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following change to section 31.075(D):
Current language in 31.075(D):
1. Consideration for additional compensation shall be given by the Village Finance Committee with approval of Village Council, for the following services on an individual basis: bond issuance or tax assessment proceedings; and services rendered in court action regarding village liability. Compensation for such work be at $30 per hour.
Proposed language for 31.075(D):
2. Consideration for additional compensation shall be given by the Village Finance Committee with approval of Village Council, for the following services on an individual basis: bond issuance or tax assessment proceedings; and services rendered in court action regarding village liability. On roll call; six ayes, no nays.
Ms. Palazzolo moved, seconded by Mr. Bartlett to accept the recommendation of the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee regarding information in Section 7 and 9 of Resolution NO R-19-07, which lays out the details of the creation of the Councils. Section 7. A “Community Reinvestment
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Area Housing Council” shall be created and a tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) shall be established by the recommendation of the Committee. The Mayor will get this on the Planning Commission agenda and will contract the Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Auditor. It is also recommended by the Committee that we get these openings out to Mariemont residents. We are recommending that information regarding these openings be placed in the Mayor’s Bulletin, on Next-door Mariemont and also be announced in a Council Meeting. A simple resume is requested to be sent to Sue at the Village office by March 15th. On roll call; six ayes, no nays.
Solicitor McTigue said he got a letter from the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office about the high school for the new construction. The high school wants to use some of the land where the public library is for a staging area for materials the construction. The Village has what is called a Reverter Clause in our deed when we conveyed it to the public library. Technically the Village has an interest in the property. He has asked that it be put on the agenda for the next Council meeting.
Mr. Brown said he wants to make sure wording is in the paperwork that they have to restore the property. Solicitor McTigue said absolutely.
Mayor Policastro read the following miscellaneous announcements: Village Offices will be closed Friday April 19, 2019 in Observation of Good Friday
Various resolutions and ordinances were read and/or adopted, including:
Appointing Peter Wren as a Member of the Architectural Review Board for the Calendar Years 2019 and 2020.
Taking the Resolution reappointing Solicitor McTigue off the table to have the second reading. Second reading confirmed the re-appointment of Edward J. McTigue as Solicitor and appointed Frost, Brown, Toss as the backup should the need arise.
Amendment of Ordinance O-20-18 of the Mariemont Code of Ordinances To Increase
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Payment for Employees; and To Declare Emergency had three readings and passed.
Mr. Bartlett moved, seconded by Mr. Brown to invoke the emergency clause. On roll call; six ayes, no nays. Ordinance No. O-3-19 was adopted.
Mr. Bartlett referred to an email from Rick Greiwe dated January 22, 2019 and asked for an update. Mayor Policastro said he is going to refer the matter to the Health and Recreation Committee the planting of 8 trees in the Plainville/Murray Island. He said he has been trying to get the money from Duke Energy. He met the Duke representative along with Superintendent Scherpenberg and was told the trees we had planned for the area will not work. We can only put in trees that will not grow taller than 15 feet. We cannot do the Winter King. We passed that a year ago through the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Greiwe wanted to do $10,000 worth of trees and the Village said they did not have the money. Council approved $2,000 to put in Winter King Trees with the Parks Board to figure placement of the trees.
Introduction to Creative Drawing and Painting with Dave Laug: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All levels. 513-831-5338 or dvdlaug@gmail.com.
WACC Open Studio: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Free for members; $5 for non-members (Cash only, please.) No sign-up required.
WACC Open Model Sketch: First and Third Tuesdays, 1 – 4 p.m., $10 for members, $15 for non-members—cash only. Deborah Ridgley at 513-259-9302.
Oil Painting with Jan Boone: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 - 4:15 p.m. $20 per class. 513-791-7044 or janwrites@ fuse.net.
Acrylic Painting with Dave Laug: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – Noon and at 7– 10 p.m. dvdlaug@gmail.com or 513-885-5284.
Drawing and Painting: Thursdays with Mary Lou Holt: 1:30 -4:30 p.m. 513-226-3833 or marylou@marylouiseholt.com.
Oil Painting with Jeff Morrow: Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. jeffmorrow@gmail.com or 937267-6868.
Drop In and Draw with Maria Bailey: Thurs. from 3:45-5 p.m. Grades 1-4, Free. The Barn.regfox.com/drop draw.
House fit for a Mouse with Maria Bailey:
Fridays from 3:45-5 p.m. Grades 1-3. Requires Mail-In Enrollment or visit artatthearn.org. Scroll to classes.
Pinterest Palooza for Kids with Maria Bailey: Fridays from 3:45-5 p.m. Grades 6-8. Requires Mail-In enrollment or visit artatthebarn. org. Scroll to classes.
Graduate Pastels with Ray Hassard: Second and final Fridays of each month. 12 -3 p.m. 513- 941-1116.
Art4Kids: Students will be introduced to a variety of art methods and techniques through hands-on projects designed to inspire the imagination and encourage creative thinking. This class will cover a range of materials, and is great for aspiring young artists. Ages 5 to 12. All materials provided.
This class is offered by the Art Academy of Cincinnati. To register, call 561-6262.
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Just Tryin’ to ‘Fool’ Ya: April Trivia Quiz
By Pete McBride
1.) The origin of April Fool’s Day is unclear, but some historians believe it was:
a. in 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar
b. in 1700, when English pranksters began popularizing the annual tradition by playing practical jokes on each other
c. in Scotland where people pinned “kick me” signs on others’ derrieres or were sent on prank errands
d. all of the above
2.) In France, a “poisson d’avril” (April fish) meant an “easily hooked” fish in reference to:
a. the springtime migration of carp up the River Seine
b. rotten fish left over from Paris’ mid-March fisherman’s market
c. a gullible person
d. poison seafood
3.) The 1957 hit song April Love was released (and performed in the movie of the same name) by:
a. Black Sabbath
b. Frank Sinatra
c. Pat Boone
d. Trisha Yearwood
4.) The 1948 movie Easter Parade starred:
a. Fred Astaire and Judy Garland
b. Roy Rogers, Dale Evens, and Trigger
c. Kate Blanchet and Leonardo de Caprio
d. John Phillip Sousa and the Mariemont High School marching band
5.) The next line in Irving Berlin’s classic lyric “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it…” is:
a. “Please don’t get any stains on it.”
b. “You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.”
c. “I want to write a sonnet.”
d. Mr. Berlin couldn’t think of anything else to rhyme with “bonnet” and “upon it.”
6.) And now, in response to all of those Town Crier readers who have begged for more Middle English-related quiz items… Fourteenth-century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer hailed the arrival of spring in the opening lines of his most famous work, The Canterbury Tales, when he wrote (in Middle English):
“Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote The droghte of March hath perced to the roote…”
He was saying:
a. April showers bring May flowers
b. April showers may come your way...
c. Your tax returns are due on the 15th d. April’s sweet showers end the dry spell of March
7.) The much-loved Easter Bunny character is based on:
a. A 1912 ad campaign launched by the American National Egg Growers Group (A.N.E.G.G.)
b. the ancient German tradition of a mythical egg-laying rabbit called “an osterhase”
c. an Anglo-Saxon festival of “Estre”, the spring goddess, whose fertility symbol was a rabbit
d. a hare-brained notion conducted by fowlthinking scientist
8.) Hot cross buns, a pastry traditionally served on the Christian holy day of “Good Friday”:
a. symbolize the end of the forty days of Lent
b. are an indicator that the bakery had an oversupply of fruits and raisins
c. should be left out for the Easter Bunny before they go stale by Easter Monday
d. commemorate Jesus Christ’s death and suffering on the cross
9.) The name “April” is derived from:
a. “Aprilis”, the fourth month of the ancient Roman calendar (although previously the second month of the year when Rome followed the Juilian 10-month year)
b. according to some etymologists, the Greek verb “aperire” (“to open”, as in spring leaf buds and blossoms)
c. the Latin word for “umbrella”
d. a phrase of unknown origin meaning “aerate your lawns”
10.) April is one of the four months with only 30 days, as you can easily remember by:
a. recalling the traditional rhyme that children learn:
30 days has September, April, June and November. All the rest have 31 Except February alone, Which has 28 days clear And 29 in each leap year.
b. simply dividing 55.56 into 1666.8 (in your head)
c. checking the calendar on your cellphone
d. using the ”knuckle method”
11.) April is, among many other things:
a. National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Month
b. National Canine Fitness Month
c. International Guitar Month
d. All of the above
With reference and thanks to: History. com Editors, A&E Television, Wikipedia, ThoughtCo.com, Time.com, mathisfun.com
11. d.
7.b. and c., 8.d.; 9.a. and b.; 10.a.,b.,c. or d.
ANSWERS: 1.d (…after the Council of Trent in 1563. People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes.); 2.c.; 3.c.; 4.a.; 5.b.; 6.d.;
Community
Village Worship Services
Village Church of Mariemont
Villagechurchofmariemont.org
Todd Keyes, Pastor
Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries
The Village Church invites you to bring a friend or neighbor and join them for worship services each Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Mariemont Memorial Stone Chapel on Cherry Lane. Children’s Sunday School for pre-K through 6th grade is provided during the service at the Oak Street Building, 3920 Oak St. (corner of Oak and Maple), just a block from the Chapel.
Good Friday Service: April 19
Service at Noon / 11:45 Carillon Prelude Bell Tower Pavilion
Easter Services: April 21
Sunrise Service - 7:00 a.m.
John Nolen Pavilion near the Mariemont Swim Club
Easter Service - 10:00 a.m. Mariemont Memorial Chapel
Coming Up & Ongoing
Wednesday Night Prayer - Join us every
Wednesday night in our Oak Street Building (3920 Oak St.) at 6:30 p.m. for prayer.
Whiz Kids - Weekly after-school reading program at Mariemont Elementary; anyone interested in tutoring a child in this program please contact Jamie Keyes at jamiekeyes6@ gmail.com.
Mariemont Community Prayer
Breakfast - Thursday, May 2, 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. in the Mariemont Elementary Cafeteria. Millions will UNITE in prayer from coast to coast on this National Day of Prayer. You can take part as well as community leaders lead us in prayer for our community, city and nation. The Mariemont Town Crier, Boy Scouts and others will join us as we hear about the importance of faith and prayer for our nation. Please R.S.V.P. to pray.mariemont@gmail.com so we know how much food to provide.
Mariemont
Community
Church
Mariemontchurch.org
Denis Beausejour, Senior Pastor Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor Leslie Seetin, Children’s Director
Mariemont Community Church welcomes you to their Sunday services, held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Parish Center building, 3908 Plainville Rd. All activities are held at the Parish Center unless otherwise noted.
Family Shop Sales
On 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Located in the basement of the Parish Center.
Saturday Seminar:
Building Vision for your Family Team
Saturday, April 13, 9-11:30 a.m. (with childcare). Senior Pastor Denis Beausejour with his wife, Marianne, son and daughterin-law, Michael and Sammy Beausejour, will look at the key processes for shaping your family vision, goals and activities to shape and sharpen your family’s culture while preserving a multi-generational perspective. They will also look at some of the key rhythms to sustain and encourage family growth. Contact: Terri Cofskey terri@mariemontchurch.org to RSVP for childcare with names and ages of children.
Sunday Morning Sermon Series
Our sermon series on Building Strong Families in a Complex World continues through April 14, followed by Easter Sunday. The titles of the sermon topics are:
April 7: Defending Your Family from Evil April 14: Summary and Testimonies of Building Strong Families
April 21: Easter- Resurrection Life Now April 28: New Sermon Series: Selah Mission
Craig White, Physical Therapist since 2001 Anne Reed, back to living her life
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