Mariemont Community Church
Preschool Celebrates Five Decades
By Margaret Jevic
Coming Full Circle
It was 23 years ago that my husband, Alex Jevic, walked through the doors of Mariemont Community Church Preschool as a tiny twoand-a-half year-old ready for his first day of preschool. A new teacher’s assistant, Renee Brownfield, had started at the school two years earlier and would become one of Alex’s teachers during his time at the preschool.
Now things have come full circle. Our son, Benjamin, started preschool in August at MCCP where Renee is now director, and where the teachers and students are celebrating the school’s 50th year being open. Many other Mariemont families are likely in the same spot – having attended MCCP and subsequently having a child who attended. That’s the great thing about Mariemont; those who grew up here often want to come back here to raise their families.
For Brownfield, this is the first time such a “full circle” event like this has happened. She grew up in Fairfax and went to Mariemont High School, graduating in 1988. After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, she started at MCCP in 1994 as a teacher’s assistant.
As Renee recalls, she was a new grad looking for a meaningful job. She accompanied her mother to church one day and heard that MCCP was looking for a teacher’s assistant. Renee went to the interview and initially believed it could at least serve as a “stepping stone until [she] could get a real job.” That was 25 years ago.
After Renee walked through the doors of MCCP, she tells me she “fell in love” with the job, the environment, the ratio of children to teachers, and couldn’t bring herself to leave. She worked her way up from assistant to teacher to lead teacher to full time director. Renee was initially hesitant to take on the director role, as she had only been with MCCP for six years and still felt so new, but she decided to take it anyway. That same year, in 2002, the church was uncertain if it would be
able to keep the preschool open and decided to try one more year to see if they could make it work.
MCCP is now celebrating 50 years strong. Sometimes all the pieces just fall into place, and that’s what has happened for MCCP and Renee. The preschool is fortunate to be located in such a wonderful spot, supported by an attentive church and community, and
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Renee Brownfield (right) with former Mariemont Community Church Preschool student Alex Jevic (left) who is holding his son, and current preschooler, Ben.
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directed by someone who truly loves what they
History & Memories
The preschool as it stands today has a unique and rich history like most establishments in the Village. The building itself, located at 3908 Plainville Road, used to primarily function as a community center, with a large gym/gathering area and stage, bowling lanes in the basement, archery, and served as a teenage hangout. The building also housed its own community preschool.
In the 1950s, Mariemont Community Church began using space in the building and in 1969 opened a church preschool on the lower level. For a few years, there were two preschool options within the same building, but demand for the church’s preschool won out and the community preschool closed.
When I went to the preschool to talk
with Renee and check out where my son will be spending two of his mornings every week, Renee pulled out photo albums from the 1970s through the 1990s showing former preschoolers in classrooms and on field trips. The walls of the ‘90s are brown cement block, the stage is covered in tan carpet, and the bowl cut is in. Plenty has changed since then outside of decor and quality of photographs, but MCCP is proud to maintain a certain air of tradition.
If you have been involved with MCCP in any capacity, you know there are a fair amount of memento shirts and ornaments to be made, as well as the annual Christmas program to look forward to. These traditions carry on year after year, solidifying the familiarity and repetition little kids (and parents) love.
Alex reminisces about his time at MCCP and remembers the “vintage feel” of the
classrooms and, unsurprisingly, remembers the indoor muscle room with bikes (boys, eh?). He even remembers specific details about what color the walls used to be and getting lined up to be checked for lice. Even if preschool memories are spotty and a little strange, it’s clear so much heart goes into nurturing Mariemont’s youngest citizens.
Embracing Tradition
When I asked if MCCP faces any academic pressures in regard to technology or pushing kids harder, she told me she feels fortunate that a heavy pressure isn’t there for them at this time. MCCP has done a good job at remaining a very traditional place. The classrooms are filled with blocks, cars, dolls, dress up, kitchen play, and places to do art. There are no frills – in the best way possible. Perhaps most things aren’t brand new, but they’re certainly tried and true. Perhaps the
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preschool is in a basement, but the windows are bright and the children happy.
After an extensive renovation in 2008, bathrooms were added to each classroom, fresh paint coats the walls, and bright, cheery classrooms flood with natural light. The preschool reminds you of your childhood, the way it should be. You won’t find any iPads, you’ll find kids playing together and individually, smearing paint on the back of a paper plate, or a gaggle of five running around with capes on their backs.
“School is for playing, experiencing, and physical learning,” Renee said. “We don’t want technology in rooms,” which is a selling point for many parents. At MCCP, preschool is about experiential learning, mostly through play, supervised by loving teachers who nurture our smallest community members’ emotional and academic learning.
The future of the preschool is bright with all the traditional offerings and a few extras on top. There are now before- and after-school care options and rotating enrichment classes for pre-kindergarteners taught by community volunteers. Anyone is welcome to attend MCCP, though currently about 60 percent of kids live in the Village of Mariemont, approximately 25 percent live in Fairfax, and the remaining 15 percent come from Terrace Park, Hyde Park, and Anderson.
MCCP is a place full of caring adults ready to embrace the little ones who come through the doors in the fall. Our Ben is an old soul but ever-talkative two-and-a-half year old who I know will have his own collection of bizarre and wonderful memories from his time at MCCP.
Happy 50th Birthday MCCP, I hope to hear of more “full circle” moments yet to come.
Alex Jevic at the preschool around 1996.
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A Contagious Spirit of Volunteerism: Rex Bevis, Mariemont’s 2019 Outstanding Citizen
By Kim Beach
The Town Crier would like to congratulate staff writer Rex Bevis on receiving the 2019 Outstanding Citizen Award from the Village of Mariemont on Memorial Day. Rex Bevis and his wife Sharon have lived in and been active residents of Mariemont for over 43 years. They raised their three children, Rex Jr., Julie and Rich, in the Village and now enjoy time visiting with their children and five grandchildren who live nearby. Rex Jr. is in Columbia Tusculum and Julie and Rich both live in Anderson.
Rex served 12 years on Mariemont Village Council, including the position of Vice Mayor for two years. Over the years, he served as president of the Tennis Association, coaches for both the Mariemont Rec girls’ basketball and boys’ baseball. Rex currently serves on the board of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation as their treasurer, is a member of the Mariemont Civic
Association, and writes for the Mariemont Town Crier.
The Bevis family moved to their Miami Road home when Rex’s job brought them to Cincinnati. Rex began his career in hardware sales then moved to software as it became more prevalent. He currently consults with Ability Network who provides software to doctors and hospitals to aid in the collection of Medicare payments. Rex is from Middletown, Ohio, and graduated from Miami University. He met his wife Sharon after college but is still considered a “Miami Merger” since they both went to MU.
Rex attributes his “spirit of volunteerism” to his wife Sharon. He said he “followed in her footsteps” for several Mariemont volunteer roles. To wit, Sharon was on Mariemont council for two terms in the late ‘80s and Rex followed her, serving three terms about 10 years later. Sharon was also a Trustee on the Mariemont Preservation
Foundation and Rex joined MPF in 2015 and is currently the Secretary.
When asked which volunteer project he is most proud of, Rex responded that being involved with the renovations to the square to make it more “outdoor friendly” for dining was the most satisfying. “It has added tremendous value to the square and provides a vitality to the community that we didn’t have previously,” stated Rex.
The Bevis family is proud of their Mariemont heritage and all three children are still very close to the friends and classmates they grew up with in the Village. Their idyllic childhood consisted of playing outside all day, being able to walk to school and hang with their friends. Their family also enjoyed annual trips to Glen Lake in northern Michigan for summer vacation.
Mayor Policastro said of Rex, “Throughout his many areas of service to the Village, Rex has always demonstrated integrity and fairness. This is a well-deserved honor that was a long time in coming.”
We at the Town Crier couldn’t agree more, and would like to thank Rex for his many years of writing for the Town Crier as well. Congrats, Rex!
Rex Bevis with wife Sharon at the Palm Court restaurant.
Mariemont High School Project Update
By Alex Lange, MCSD Director of Communications
As the 2019-2020 school year begins, community members will see a lot of changes to the campus of Mariemont High School. Construction proceeded full steam ahead throughout the summer to demolish the old academic wing of the building and prepare the temporary classrooms for students and staff. Below are the key points to know about the Mariemont High School facility project and how it will affect daily life at Mariemont High School this upcoming school year.
As always, the district website is the best place to check for the latest project information. In an effort to keep the community, staff and students informed with the latest on the facility project, Mariemont City Schools will be periodically rolling out a Hard Hat Update to share up-to-date news and notes. Hard Hat Updates will include FAQs, news releases, video interviews, renderings and more and will be disseminated whenever there is new information to share.
Mariemont High School Facility Project Updates – August 2019
While the academic wing of the high school is under construction, Mariemont High School classes will take place in temporary classrooms which have been constructed in the auxiliary gymnasium and in modular units on the Kusel Stadium parking lot. These classrooms will include all of the amenities of a traditional classroom.
You will notice a new access drive to the high school constructed off of Wooster Pike. This driveway will be used for construction traffic only during the upcoming school year but will become a new entrance/exit to the school upon its completion. And, yes the pole that is currently in the middle of the new driveway will be moved.
Athletic events at Kusel Stadium, the gymnasium and pool will be held on campus as normal throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Parking for these activities will be held in the existing sophomore/junior lot and in the newly constructed upper parking lots which sit on top
of the hill overlooking Kusel Stadium.
For the 2019-2020 school year, the Mariemont High School administrative offices and main entrance to the school will be located in the back of the school, inside the district’s central office.
As the summer comes to a close, the Mariemont High School facility project remains on schedule and within budget. Construction Phase 2A of the project (new academic wing construction) will be completed in the summer of 2020 while Construction Phase 2B (arts/athletics wing renovation and system replacements) will be wrapped up by the summer of 2021.
Mariemont City Schools will host the last of three Community Open House events on Wednesday, September 18. Be on the lookout for more information on the MHS Facility Project page of the district website.
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New Murray Avenue Path Approved
By Bill Brown
The Health and Recreation Committee met on May 30 to approve and pass final plans for the Murray Avenue pathway between Settle and Plainville Roads. Choice One Engineering has completed all preliminary design work and the public was invited to view the plans, ask questions, and make comments.
This will be a multi-purpose pathway for pedestrians, cyclists, and provide a safe way for children to walk to school (see rendering at right.)
The path will gently meander through the Murray median creating opportunities for landscaping so that the area can be enjoyed in a park-like setting. The existing diagonal parking spaces will be converted to parallel parking spaces, with the possible addition of three extra parking spaces.
Estimated cost of the project is $360,000. The Village has applied for a grant from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund for $260,000 leaving $100,000
to be raised via private donations in order for the project to proceed.
Village resident Joe Stelzer is heading up the fundraising efforts. He and many volunteers have established a logo and a Murray Path Facebook page. Additionally, a Murray Path Group has been set up on Nextdoor Mariemont.
The first big fundraising event, in partnership with Columbia Township, will be the Ultimate Bengals Tailgate Party scheduled for Sunday, September 8 at 1p.m. in front of the old Firehouse on Murray. Bands, food, drinks, a raffle, big screen T.V.’s, and a visit from former Bengals quarterback Kenny Anderson are some of the festivities.
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Students Memorialize Memorial Day
Thank you to Mariemont resident Teri Spooner for suggesting we share the three winning student essays from the Kiwanis annual Memorial Day Essay Contest. And congratulations to Madeline, Cami and Caitlyn for being recognized for such touching essays on what Memorial Day truly means. Here they are in their original formats. Enjoy!
A Grateful Nation
By Madeline Love, 7th Grader, Mariemont
valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” It’s these sacrifices that we honor today, that define our country, and provide the freedom that attracts the world’s citizens to our borders.
Dicenzo, Major Thomas Kennedy, Lieutenant Leif Nott, Captain Ben Tiffner, Captain Andrew Houghton, Captain Drew Jensen. These, along with other soldiers like his tank driver Private Carson Ramsey, were killed in a war in the Middle East that my father fought in and thankfully survived.
A pool of fountains surrounded by fifty six columns and a wall of four thousand shining gold stars. A black wall chiseled with thousands of names. Twelve bronze soldiers marching through a triangular field. Four walls of names at West Point with room for more. Some may ask, why are these memorials so powerful? The answer to that can be found in the hearts of those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Those who have been handed a folded flag amidst the echoes of Taps, and heard the words “on behalf of the president of the United States and a grateful nation.”
Many feel that Memorial Day is a day of celebration. A day off from the hustle and bustle of life to kick off summer. But Memorial Day is not a day of celebration. It is a day of commemoration, and a chance to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As President Truman once said, “Our debt to the heroic men and
Memorial day, originally declared “Decoration Day” by General John A. Logan, first observed on May 30th, 1868 in the Arlington National Cemetery, was a day created to honor the Union and Confederate soldiers of the Civil war that were killed in combat. On this day loved ones would place flowers on the graves of their soldiers who had died. By the 1900s this holiday had become a day to honor all American soldiers who died while serving in war and was legally named Memorial Day in 1971 by federal law.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to observe Memorial Day because it holds great meaning for several generations of my family. Every Memorial Day, my great grandma Neura, an immigrant from Lithuania, wore the same burgundy dress, gold star, and rack of medals to honor her oldest son, Captain Ted P. Neura Jr., who was killed in action in Vietnam. An all-American football player for Auburn, drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he chose to pause his football career and instead serve in the Air Force. News of his passing came more quickly than the flowers that he sent home for Christmas just days before his plane was shot down, leaving behind his wife and two young children. His name is one of many inscribed in the black stone of the Vietnam Wall.
The four walls of names I previously described reside in Cullum Hall on the grounds of West Point overlooking the Hudson River. I recently visited this hall with my family...my dad pointing out a few names of the friends he had lost: Captain Ian Weikel, Captain Dennis Pintor, Captain Doug
These experiences and losses live in our hearts forever, and shape who we are as people and as a family. They lie at the proud heart of a patriotic immigrant family that has visited the Wall for generations, and of a family in Mariemont that proudly displays our country’s colors at every opportunity to show appreciation for those that have served and continue to do so.
While it is true that Memorial Day is a day away from work and school, it is also a day to reflect upon the freedom for which we are so grateful and proud. But this freedom has come with a very grave price. As Abraham Lincoln once said, “The mystic cords of memory, stretching from every battlefield to every living heart…should swell into a mighty chorus of remembrance, gratitude and rededication of this solemn occasion.”
Memorial Day
By Cami Hackney, 7th Grader, Terrace Park
Giving tribute to the ones who risk their lives for us is extremely important on this day.
For today is to celebrate those who have fought and came home. It
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is also to celebrate the many who don’t come home and to be greatful that we are living in a free country where you can have dreams to be whatever you desire to be and who to become. Today is the day of remembrance and gratitude. Today is Memorial Day.
Memorial day, an American holiday, is celebrated to honor those who died to protect the lives of many. This holiday was originally known as decoration day. It became a national holiday and the years following to the Civil War. The Civil War claimed more lives than any other major conflict in U.S history. The Civil war ended in 1865. Near the 1860s in the spring Americans began to hold tributes by decorating graves with flowers and recited prayers for the many fallen soldiers. In 1968 congress established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May. This holiday became an official federal holiday in 1971 and gives federal workers a 3 weekend holiday. In present day, communities just like ours have parades and other ceremonies to remember the generations who gave their lives for our nation’s freedom.
I truly appreciate how incredible these soldiers really are but my great grandpa in particular is a true hero to me. My great grandpa Herbert L. Hackney born December 23, 1918. In eastern Kentucky he was the son to Charles H. Hackney and to Zee Short Hackney and was the fifth of 15 children. When the war broke out he drove two hours to Ashland, Kentucky to volunteer but you had to weigh 125 pounds to be a accepted. He was 5 foot three and weighed 115 pounds so they won’t take him in. Six months later he tried again, with only 117 pounds again he
was turned down. Six months later he tried again this time the officer put him on the scale with three big books and he weighed exactly 125 pounds and they took him in. Then he was assigned to General Patton’s tank division as a tank mechanic. He landed in Normandy, France in the battle of the Bulge and was wounded crossing the Rhein river into Germany and received a Purple Heart. Sadly later on in his life he was diagnosed with alzheimer’s. My great grandpa is a true hero and was a very brave and dedicated man.
Memorial Day used to be the day where I get a lot of candy and when I get to see my friends and cool floats. But, in these past couple of years the meaning has changed entirely. Now I truly understand that this
special day isn’t about all the candy or floats it is about honoring these amazing heroes whose job is to protect our country and to honor and respect people who died for our lives. They risk losing their families and friends for our country to be save. I wake up some days and don’t even notice how lucky I am to be in the country I am in. I wake up with no fear about never seeing my family again. These men and women know that they could die any day on the battlefield up in a plane or in the marine corp but they keep doing what they do anyway.
Memorial Day is a day to appreciate and give tribute to the fallen soldiers but we
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Resident Teri Spooner with local children say the “Pledge of Alliance” at Mariemont’s Memorial Day ceremony. Photo Credit: Steve Spooner, MariemontStuff.com
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should also celebrate the lives of these hero’s and we should always honor their dedication to our country.
A Red, White, and Blue Tribute
By Caitlyn Luthanen, 7th Grader, Fairfax
Memorial Day. A day of reverence, remembrance, and honor. When you think of Memorial Day, what usually comes to mind? To some, the playful laughter of children, echoing down the street as the parade and floats lumber by. To others, the cool calmness of floating in the pool as the cookout begins. But, to some few families, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. Of flashbacks to that day. The day when your parent runs almost frantically to the door to answer the knock. You hear a gasp from the next room. You look in to see your parent as stiff as a board, and some whispering outside. You peek around the still outline of your parent, and are face to face with it. The gently folded American Flag, with the camouflage helmet on top.
When you were younger, you probably didn’t know what this meant. But now, you understand that for some families, this means everything. Memorial isn’t about parades, cookouts, pools opening, and a day off of school. You may include some of these things in your celebration, but they are not what Memorial Day is truly about. Memorial Day is about honoring those who have fallen in war, or combat. Those who fought for their country, protecting those who cannot. They faced the bombs, explosions, bullets, and fire so that we don’t have to. Those who have fallen in combat are revered, respected, loved and thanked for all the things they did for
their country, even giving their own lives up to those who needed it most.
Memorial Day is a day where people pay their respects for all of the veterans who sadly lost their life in combat. There are many ways you can do this. You can go place flowers at the gravesites of fallen soldiers, visit a special memorial like The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, take a tour around Arlington National Cemetery, or go to a public speech. Even if you haven’t known anyone who was a fallen veteran, you must understand how important it is to respect and honor these brave soldiers. They gave up their lives for us, so we must at least do something in return for their undying love for the citizens of our country.
It all started in Waterloo, New York, in the late 1860’s when a few scattered services were held in spring as a tribute to the soldiers who died in the Civil War shortly before. People would place a few flowers at the graves, and say a few words. Waterloo became well known as “The Birthplace of Memorial Day.”
As the United States Department of Veterans Affairs states, Memorial Day was actually known as Decoration Day. A little while later, in 1971, Major General John A. Logan passed the federal holiday as officially the “Memorial Day” as we now know, love, and celebrate every last Monday of May.
This year, Memorial Day is observed on the 27th of May. According to the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Decoration Day started when women,
children, friends, family, and neighbors would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers as a way to honor their sacrifice. They would put flowers, bouquets, strings of beads, and necklaces along the graves, and some would even put little vases and figures up next to the stones. Nowadays, the art of glassmaking and carving can be seen throughout cemeteries.
My Great Grandfather on my father’s side was an Air Force veteran. Although he did not pass in war, it was hard enough for my grandmother. Not seeing him for prolonged periods of time, and praying every day that he would return safely. My Grandfather on my mother ‘s side was an Army Ranger before he hurt his back. He always loves to tell us stories on the treks through the woods, and of all of the animals that he saw. The stories that have been passed down through my family pull us closer with every sentence, word, and description.
Even though soldiers who have passed in the line of duty don’t know it, but they affected the whole world. At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, no one knows who he is, but he fought for our country, and now he is one of the most visited memorials in the world. He is respected and revered for all that he did, even though he had no family to return to. Instead of just his family, the whole world pays their respects by the thousands every year.
Memorial Day is a special day to honor, respect and revere all of those who have passed in combat. They gave up their lives when we needed it the most. They knew there was no turning back. They kept their word to the very end, and in turn we keep them alive every day, in our minds. Through memories, songs, and stories. Their hearts beat true to the red, white, and blue, and ours do too.
Lisa Larkin, MD and Associates Launches Ms. Medicine
By Kim Beach
Lisa Larkin, MD, and Associates opened in Mariemont Square in September 2016, and has recently expanded to include a women’s-focused arm called Ms. Medicine.
Dr. Larkin said she “couldn’t have picked a better location.” She grew up near Mariemont and loves the area and the residents. “We are very centrally located and easy to get to, and the community has been amazing.”
Dr. Larkin is an internal medicine physician who specializes in - and is passionate aboutwomen’s health. She is a strong advocate for women, and feels that for too long “much of women’s complex health needs have not been met in the primary care setting.”
She talks about emerging research and the importance of lifestyle factors in preventing diseases, such as breast cancer. “As a breast cancer survivor myself, I want to ensure women are knowledgeable about their individual risk, and that they can work with their provider to develop a long-term wellness plan to reduce their risks of developing diseases.”
When asked about her decision to launch Ms. Medicine, she said, “I’ve realized over the years that women are not getting the care they deserve. Women are not just small men. Yet, the healthcare industry – from researchers, to pharmaceutical companies to health care providers themselves— treat women as if they are lesser ‘men.’”
“The bias isn’t just in the ER or specialty fields,” she added. “Even primary care doctors overlook many of women’s healthcare needs because today’s traditional, insurance-based, medical model works against women. Doctors are expected to see 26 - 28 patients in a day, resulting in minimal time with each patient; the average visit is just seven minutes. That’s barely enough time to address immediate health needs let alone focus on prevention and overall wellness.”
She noted that doctors are actually financially penalized when they do spend time providing complex women’s health care because more time with individual patients means seeing fewer patients per day. Dr. Larkin also feels that most primary care providers are inadequately trained in women’s health, especially in areas such as breast cancer risk assessment, prevention and survivorship, menopause management, bone health, women’s preventative cardiology, and sexual health. Her frustration: “As a result, women today are not getting the care they deserve.”
“Our mission is to improve the quality of healthcare for women,” she stressed. “We do so
by offering a concierge medicine model that is not tied to insurance or Medicare, so we see fewer patients overall and are able to spend more time with each patient,” she explained. This allows her practice to focus not just on immediate concerns, but also wellness, prevention, and long-term health goals.
Ms. Medicine is affiliated with primary care providers who have special training in women’s health needs and are committed to continuous learning and evidence-based practices.
In the next year, her goal for Ms. Medicine is expansion. “We’ll open an office in the Washington, DC area with our eye on three to five more offices, likely in Florida, and other cities in Ohio.”
She added, “Lisa Larkin, MD, and Associates and Ms.Medicine are grateful for the community’s support since our opening. We love being a part of the Mariemont community.”
Lisa Larkin, MD, in front of her office on Miami Rd. at the square.
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What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library - September
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, Sept. 12
Read a story to Bonny the therapy dog. Ages 5-10.
Crafty Kids — 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 Ages 5-10.
Teens
Cosplay 101 — 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
Learn costume-making basics, and get advice on building your own cosplay or Halloween costume from scratch. Registration required. Ages 12-18.
Adults
Which Craft? Needle Craft Club — 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7 & 21
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.
Memory Café — 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12
The Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. Each month there will be an opportunity to socialize and enjoy music, games, and other fun activities. Activities will vary each month. Registration is recommended.
Armchair Explorers: Madagascar with Rachel & Shane Strunk — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16
Meet and talk with folks who have stepped off the beaten path in their travels. Fire your imagination and build that bucket list. Registration required. Teens and adults.
Book Club — 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2
We will discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. 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; closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day.
Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467
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Village
Constant Changes
By Kim Flick, MARIELDERS Transportation Coordinator
It has been said that change is the only constant. Adopting that axiom might be important as we age. Instead of clinging to the past, or living in nostalgia mode, maybe it would be better to keep adapting; just as we did through all the other stages of our life.
WikiHow provides a list of how to accept change as you get older. https://www.wikihow.com/ Deal-with-Anxiety-Brought-on-by-Aging Have Realistic Expectations. “…try to develop a realistic (not pessimistic) expectation of what getting older will actually be like.”
Relax. “…accept the changes that aging brings and find happiness in this new stage of life.” Avoid denial. Redefine attractiveness - as in being healthy and self-assured.
Be proud and grateful. Aging means you’ve survived! And all that life experience = wisdom.
If you were to write down just a few things that you’re grateful for each day, it would probably increase your happiness and wellbeing. Remember that old tune “Keep Your Sunny Side Up”?
Be positive. It can improve your life. And it’s contagious – in a good way.
Keep learning. Even if you’ve reached a point where you’re physically unable to do some things, you can keep learning. Read books, watch documentaries, exercise your mind and keep life interesting. Learn to play an instrument, try a simple healthy recipe, or take basic art classes. If you have skills, maybe you can share your expertise in a volunteer capacity.
Stay social. Becoming isolated can hasten mental decline. Plus, it’s just a bummer! “Make new friends and keep the old.” Find something that gives your life meaning. There are people who need you. Talk to folks who are older than you. That can help demystify aging.
Manage your health. Stay physically active. If you’re not, start in small ways and work yourself up. Have a chat with your healthcare provider first. Stretching, chair yoga, or Tai Chi can strengthen your core, improve your balance and keep you flexible. Feeling stiff? “Motion is lotion.” Eat a healthy diet; lots of fresh plain vegetables and fruits, good fats such as avocados and fish, cut out the junk food and consume lots of good old fashioned water. Keep up on regular checkups with the dentist and doctor. Catching things early can keep it from getting serious. If you find these visits stressful, take
a friend or loved one along.
Consider trying meditation. Some benefits include reducing anxiety and depression, and may even help you deal with physical discomfort. Start by clearing your mind and focus on your breathing for several minutes.
Perhaps the most difficult changes that come with aging involve loss. The National Institute of Health cites that “people typically lose almost one-half inch every 10 years after age 40”. That’s no “biggie”. But there are serious losses to contend with as we age. The passing of loved ones, friends, and pets, medical disorders and inability to take part in activities can take a toll on a person’s emotional well-being. Failing eyesight, hearing loss, limited finances, and delayed reaction times can increase the hazards associated with cooking, driving and self-medication. The American Psychological Association states that “while aging is an inevitable part of life, depression need not
be. Early recognition, diagnosis and treatment can counteract and prevent the emotional and physical consequences of depression.” https://www.apa.org/ helpcenter/aging-depression.aspx
Keep adapting and pushing yourself a little each day to deal with necessary changes. Are there devices you can incorporate around your home to make life easier and safer? Maybe it’s time to learn a new smart phone or add a voice controlled personal assistant like Alexa. Maybe you could give chair yoga a try, adopt a pet or travel somewhere. Things might take you a little longer than they used to, but patience is power.
The MARIELDERS Center is a good place to change and adapt. You’ll make connections and friends here. We offer lots of things to do including free tech assistance. Check out our website MARIELDERS.org, or pick up our newsletter; better still – just drop in any day Monday through Friday 9 - 4:30. We would love to meet you.
Village MariElders News
Pickleball Doubles
When: Tuesdays (Starting September 10)
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Meet at Mariemont Tennis Lower Courts (corner of Plainville and Madisonville Rd.)
Cost: $15 one-time fee to purchase paddle and ball
Sign up at the MARIELDERS front desk.
A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. This game is for all ages and skill levels. Games usually last 10 to 15 minutes, so players can take frequent breaks, and since the court is small and most people play doubles, there’s no serious running — making it easier on the knees. You’re also less likely to have an injury such as tennis elbow, thanks to the lightweight paddle (like a PingPong paddle but larger) and plastic ball.
Lunch and LearnBenefits of Line Dancing
When: Friday, September 20
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: MARIELDERS Lower Level
Cost: $5 (lunch and lecture) $1 (lecture only)
Sign-up by: Friday, September 13
Kim Cafazo, who has over 35 years of various dance experience, is our Line Dancing Instructor. She will discuss the benefits of Line Dancing for seniors. Participants will be able to try steps to various types of music and routines. No experience is necessary. Lunch will be quiche with salad and dessert.
Great Decisions Ch. 8: State of the State Department and Diplomacy
When: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: MARIELDERS Lower Level
During the Trump administration, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have been upended. Many positions in the State Department have never been filled, and meetings with foreign leaders such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin have been undertaken with little advance planning. What effect are these changes having now, and how will they affect ongoing relations between the United States and its allies and adversaries?
Volunteers from the MARIELDERS helped promote the new Carriage House Car Wash by handing out flyers at their grand opening on May 18th and 19th, while also asking drivers for donations to MARIELDERS. After the two-day opening, Carriage House presented the MARIELDERS with a check for $4,377!
When: Monday, September 16
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: MARIELDERS
Cost: $5
Sign up by: Wednesday, September 11 (maximum 6 transportation)
The Tower a clean, state of the art facility was completed in 1998 and stands nearly 300 feet tall. After the tour we will have lunch at the Greyhound Tavern in Fort Mitchell.
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MPF Highlights Arbor Day Village
Louise Schomburg is known by most in Mariemont as the Village Gardener. A former teacher, and lover of the outdoors, Louise has put in years of volunteer time putting in and maintaining gardens and planters in the public spaces and entry points to our community. On May 31, the gardens around the fountain at the Old Towne Square, by the large “Christmas tree,” were officially dedicated by Mayor Policastro as the Louise Schomburg Gardens. Congratulations, Louise, and thank you for your dedication to providing beautiful gardens and places of repose around our Village!
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As part of Arbor Day celebrations in Mariemont, a tree was planted in the cul-de-sac of Lytle Woods Place in front of Pete Brown’s home. Pictured L-R are neighborhood children who were excited about the tree planting, Pete Brown, Mayor Dan Policastro, Councilman Bill Brown, and Louise
Schomburg. Photo
Credit: Gretchen Griffith
September in Sustainable Mariemont
By Margaret Jevic
It’s been a low-key summer in Sustainable Mariemont with limited new pursuits and our old reliable Ace collection bin. Volunteers have been quietly collecting from Ace, dropping items on porches, and waiting for the official tally of either weight or quantity diverted from the landfill.
Since our last battery weigh-in in February 2019, we have accumulated a whopping 405 pounds of batteries, which if you’re curious, weighs about as much as the heart of a Blue Whale. Multiple minivan loads of pill bottles have been taken to Matthew 25 Ministries, and plenty of ink cartridges have been shuttled off to Staples.
If you have an interest in learning more about Sustainable Mariemont or
contributing some ideas, please reach out to sustainablemariemont@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page “Sustainable Mariemont.”
New Seafood Restaurant to Fill Space Next to Mariemont Theater
According to Bill Spinnenweber, Jr., the vacant space next to the Mariemont Theater has officially been leased! It will be a high-end seafood restaurant, Emery, and it is slated
to open sometime in December or January. Emery is owned by Looking Glass Hospitality Group (LGHG), who also owns Tahona Kitchen + Bar in Blue Ash’s Summit Park and Clyborne in Mason.
Spinnenweber commented about the new restaurant, “We think Emery will be a great compliment to the restaurants in the Village!”
Look for more details and a spotlight on Emery in a future edition of Town Crier. You can also visit the LGHG website at lookingglasshg.com.
405 pounds of batteries were collected since Feb. 2019!
Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center
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All-Member Show Coming Up:
The Art We Make
The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati invites everyone to attend its annual all-member show.
More than 60 artists representing genres in photography, oil painting, jewelry, textiles, watercolor, and acrylics will present original pieces of artwork for viewing and for sale.
The Art We Make opens on Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and wine au gratis. Additional hours include weekends from 1–4 p.m. and weekdays Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m.–2pm. End date: Oct. 28
ARTflix is Back!
Getting smart about art just got a little bit easier. The Barn invites the community to the Loft to attend its free monthly movie series about art and artists. Each month, artist and educator Dave Laug selects a movie or documentary about artists, art collection or art history from his vast movie archives. Laug, a Terrace Park resident, will be your host for the evening, providing an introduction, a scintillating post-movie discussion, and door prizes. BYOB and enjoy light refreshments while mixing and mingling with fellow art-lovers before the movie starts. The big Barn doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the films will start at 7 p.m. Thank you to Dave for providing this third season of entertainment.
Mark your calendars: Sept. 12: Paris: The Luminous Years (2010), Oct. 10: Séraphine (2008), Nov. 14: Desert of Forbidden Art (2010), Dec. 12: Big Eyes (2014), Jan. 9: Siskert vs. Sargent (2007), Feb. 13: The Best Offer (2013), March 12: At Eternity’s Gate (2018), Apr. 9: Thomas Hart Benton (1988), May 14: Final Portrait (2017), June 11: My Left Foot (1989). To reserve a seat, please go to https://thebarn. regfox.com/artflix. The Barn welcomes walk-ins.
A Walk in Paris
This eight-week lecture series by American/ Parisian Gene Johnston will take you on a walk in the most beautiful city in the world, and to secret places in the 2,000-year- old city that only Parisians know. Paris is a city that, for centuries, has been the epicenter of art and culture because of its contribution to art that made and changed art history. The series will cover the artists,
writers, and people who made that contribution, and the museums in Paris that house their work.
Paris has been the most written about, sung about, filmed, painted, and visited city in the world. This visual presentation will show its gorgeous harmonious architecture, boulevards, parks and monuments in every area of Paris.
Ms. Johnston will also provide travel tips: How to navigate French airports, train stations and city transportation, and how to read signage, to order and eat like a local, and how and where to shop in its stores. She will also discuss easy side trips out of Paris to see more of France.
The series will take place in the Loft at The Barn on Sundays beginning Sept. 8 and running through – Nov. 3, from 1 – 3 p.m. (no lecture on Sept. 29th). The Loft is wheelchair accessible.
Ms. Johnston is an American/Parisienne living in Paris and in the US. She is also a designer of interiors, furniture, fashion, jewelry, and owner of retail stores and art galleries. She has given this lecture series for various organizations through the years, and The Barn is thrilled to have her present in our newest artspace. Go to artatthebarn.org to sign up.
The Woman’s Art Club to Exhibit in Milford
Thanks to the efforts of the Greater Milford Area Historical Society, the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati will exhibit its works of fine art, including paintings, fabric and jewelry. The show runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street in old Milford on Sept 28
Celebrating Cincinnati Faces
What do a Cincinnati judge, a famous athlete, a TV anchorman and a chef all have in common? They are all participants in the on-going portrait project, A Portrait of Cincinnati, created by Cincinnati portrait artist Deborah Ridgley.
It began in February of 2018. Ridgley says that she started her project by inviting a crosssection of unique personalities and newsmakers that shape the modern Cincinnati community. As of June 2019, she has completed the faces of more than 55 Cincinnatians in oil. The mission of A Portrait of Cincinnati was to create a one-onone interaction with the sitter and ultimately a collective interaction with the community.
“As an artist living and working in the area my entire life, I have always wanted to ‘paint the town’ and see the great people of Cincinnati through an artist’s eyes. The most exciting part of this project was meeting the wonderful variety of participants who volunteered to sit for their portrait sketch,” said Ridgley, a Kenwood resident. From all walks of life, the participants are from the Cincinnati community including leaders and professionals in the arts, sports, medicine, government, nonprofits, local businesses and the butcher, baker and candlestick maker.
“I am in love with Cincinnati. It’s an amazing city, close to magical...full of outrageously wonderful people who are courageous, kind, generous, and wicked smart,” said Julie Isphording, an Olympic marathon runner and Cincinnatian, who is one of Ridgley’s subjects.
The direct interaction with the sitter was paramount for this project. During the painting process Ridgley enjoyed hearing their unique life stories and asking each subject about what they enjoy most about Cincinnati.
Ridgley plans to incorporate the responses to her questions in the exhibit. In addition, her main
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goal was to create a shorthand painted sketch from life, rather than a finished portrait. “A big part of my discipline is painting from life, with the goal of recording the unique quality of the sitter that can only be achieved by starting a painting from life,” she said.
The exhibition will be held at The Barn. The Opening Reception is Sept 20, from 6-9 p.m. Exhibit Hours through Sept. 30: Tuesday - Friday 10-2 p.m and Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more information call 513-259-9302.
Saturday Mornings at The Barn
Oct 26: “Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli’s Fire” (Frisch Marionettes) Mowgli… stolen from his mother at birth, and raised in the jungle by wolves, must face his destiny as a man when Shere Khan threatens him and the peace in the jungle. The show is produced and directed by Kevin Frisch and adapted from an original script by Nicholas Coppola with original music composed and performed by Steve Frisch. Age 4+.
Nov. 16: “Fall Artmaking 4 Families” (Maria Bailey) Come and make seasonal art with your favorite adult. Clothes will get messy!
Dec. 21: “A MadCap Christmas Carol” (Madcap Puppets) If you think you know the story of miserly old Scrooge, think again! Madcap turns this Christmas ghost story into a fantastically funny tale, bringing your favorite Dickens characters to life with giant puppets and new twists. Ages 4+. To register for these events, please go to artatthebarn.org or call 513-272-3700.
Readers Theatre
The Readers Theatre Project presents its first season at The Barn with readings of some of the world’s great plays performed by a group of the region’s finest actors. The new season opens with Art by Jasmina Reza on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
Art won the Moliere Prize shortly after it premiered in Paris in 1994. Within four years, the play opened in London, then on Broadway. It earned the NY Drama Critics’ Circle Award and the Tony Award for Best New Play.
Art, also winner of the Lawrence Olivier Prize, continued a remarkable eight-year run in London. The play has been performed by great actors including, Albert Finney, Sean Connery, Alan Alda, Richard Thomas, Jud Hirsch, and a host of others who have been drawn to this amazing
script. Playwrights have translated Art into 30 languages. It continues to be one of the frequently produced plays of the past 25 years. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of its remarkable success in London, the Old Vic, a non-profit playhouse in London, mounted a new production. In January 2019, it began a national tour throughout England.
This comedy presents three strong-willed and opinionated men who have been close friends for 15 years. Serge purchases a large completely white painting for $ 200,000. Lines and boundaries are drawn as Marc, Yvan, and Serge are locked in a discussion that not only asks the question of what
defines art, but what constitutes friendship itself. The cast will include Robert Pavlovich**, Aubrey Berg, and Vincent DeGeorge**. For reservations, please go to artatthebarn.org
*Art is licensed by Dramatists Play Service,**Robert Pavlovich and Vincent DeGeorge perform with permission from Actors Equity Association
The Barn, also known as The Woman’s Art Cultural Center, is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue. Visit artatthebarn.org or call us at 513272-3700.
Mariemont, Ukraine Students Partner for Unique Art Show
Art students in grades K-12 from Mariemont and Kharkv, Ukraine will have their artwork featured in a special art exhibit at The Barn Sept. 10-15. Sixty works of art to the theme “Every day in my Country: USA & Ukraine,” will be on display, demonstrating the similarities and differences these students experience in their respective countries.
An Opening Reception will take place on Friday, Sept. 13 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit closes on September 15. The Mariemont High School Chamber Orchestra will provide music for the opening reception. Sergey Grichanok, who created the exhibit’s poster, also will be in attendance from the Ukraine.
Thank you to Mariemont art teachers Shelley Komrska, Ann Hobart, and Melissa Marker as well as Bob Herring, president of the Cincinnati Kharkv Sister City Partnership (CKSCP), the exhibit’s collaborating organization, for all of their hard work to bring this unique opportunity together for our district’s students. And a special thank you to the Mariemont Arts Association for sponsoring the event with funds for all printed materials and certificates for the students.
August 1, 2019 Special Council Meeting
A meeting was held to vote on recommendation of the Public Works & Service Committee to install additional curb on the north side of Madisonville Rd. This section was not included in the bid from Ford Development as part of the rehab project. With Ford currently working on the road project, it is more cost effective to proceed now, it will be part of making an attractive gateway in to the Village embedded into a landscaping plan for the area, and would serve as impetus for further improvements. The proposal was voted on, accepted with 5 ayes, no nays. Ordinance No. 0-17-19 was adopted.
July 22, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
First topic of discussion was Whiskey Creek and who is responsible for cleaning it. Mayor Policastro said the state is doing a study to measure water quality. Concerns include: a fallen tree, potential chemical pollutants from businesses up-stream including Madeira and Indian Hill, and feces that Service Superintendent Scherpenberg said are in it. Mr. Scherpenberg said if the fallen tree is not impeding water flow it must remain where it is. If blocking flow, we can remove with permission from Hamilton County. Ms. Palazzolo said she has seen kids swimmning in the area where the water pools at the end of the creek in the South 80. While it is being tested for pollutants, it was decided that signs should be posted in the South 80 that there is no swimming in the creek or retention pond.
Other topics of discussion and/or approval, which can be found in more detail in the minutes
Village Government
tab on mariemont.org included: Clean-up of the park along Wooster Pike, which is being done by volunteers headed up by Louise Schomburg and with help from ODNR’s Wendi VanBuren. Concern about a tree by the Tot Lot that looks like it is dying and that Wendi VanBuren from the ODNR should look into. Approval of the Finance Committee’s recommendation to renew the Village’s risk management insurance with major new coverages including malicious assailant, cyber security/liability, a new ambulance, the municipal building addition as well as the Native American artifacts coming from Dr. Charles Metz’s collection. Decisions on how to best optimize the Village’s PNC accounts as well as how best to invest the Village’s current $1.5 million in cash. Council agreed to look into energy aggregation services for the Village, with ability for residents to opt out. Many other municipalities do this and Mr. Brown said residents could save anywhere from $35 to $100 a year, depending on their usage.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2019
Ms. Lisa Wharton, 3867 Homewood Rd., addressed Council to discuss the issue of the Planning Commission once again taking public park space for the benefit of private property owners, this time around the public space slated for the new Murray Multi-Use Path. She believes insufficient attention has been given to understanding the dynamics and extent of the parking problem for renters and owners in certain areas of the Village, and said there are multiple tools available to the Village to assist these owners/ renters in finding parking solutions, including tax incentives, tax abatements, and public grants.
Council Representatives
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
Solicitor McTigue agreed with her point, that the Village should not be using public property for certain private landowners, and suggested referring the matter to the Public Works and Service Committee, as his understanding was that the additional parking spots along Murray would be for those visiting the Village.
Council accepted the recommendation of the Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee to accept the agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for the “Inspection Only” extended warranty due to limited use of the elevator. This warranty covers annual staterequired inspection and two other visits a year to examine and maintenance any parts as necessary. Cost is $840, saving $700 per year.
Additional discussions centered around removal of a heritage tree on Cambridge Ave., and contradictory language surrounding Code sections 37.03 Parks Advisory Board and Section 151.076 Park District as to whether it is the Mayor or Vice-Mayor who is to present advice from Parks Board to Council. Mr. Bartlett pointed out that Council had previously agreed that as they find errors in the Code, to have the Rules and Law Committee look to fix it. Mayor Policastro referred the matter to that committee.
Council went into Executive Session to discuss the threatening lawsuit by Perkins/Carmack Construction Company. Additional meetings since May, for which minutes can be found on the Village website, are:
Special Council Meeting, June 25, 2019
Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 2019
Regular Council Meeting, May 28, 2019
September/October Community Events
Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Fair: Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Fair, which is in its 34th year, will feature nearly 100 exhibitors from across the Tri-State area, showcasing original art, crafts, jewelry, woodworking, glass art, and more! Artists’ booths will be located along the green space on Wooster Pike just west of Mariemont Square. Raffle tickets will also be available on-site at the Kiwanis tent located in the middle of the booths, with prizes including a Kroger gift card and a Mariemont Night Out package of dinner at the National Exemplar, tickets to the Mariemont Movie Theater and credit toward one night’s stay at the Mariemont Inn. Be sure to come hungry, as the Village Church of Mariemont will once again be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, and drinks!
p.m - Libby Coulton Korosec of Cincinnati Children’s and Elizabeth Pierce of the Cincinnati Museum Center will be guest bartenders for a fundraising event for their respective organizations. A portion of Southerby’s proceeds for the entire evening will be donated.
· Monday, September 23 – 29 – Come see us during Fall Restaurant Week!
Homecoming Hoopla 2019: Friday, Oct. 11, 5-7 p.m. The Mariemont High School Alumni Association will once again have a tent on the grassy median between Hiawatha and Rembold avenues before and during the Homecoming parade. There will be food, drinks, ice-cream, and spirit wear – including a new “Once a Warrior Always A Warrior” T-shirt - for purchase (cash/check only, please). Kids can also enjoy free face painting and games! Come join the fun and cheer for our Mariemont Warriors!
School of Rock Events!:
Second Annual Mariemont Community School Protection Prayer Event: Sunday, Sept. 8, 6 -7 p.m. Neighbors are invited to join the Village Church of Mariemont and Mariemont Community Church at the Mariemont Elementary Auditorium to pray for the safety and health of our students and teachers as we enter this new school year. All ages welcome. There will be FREE Kona Ice afterward!
National Exemplar September Events
· Wednesday, September 18 from 5:30 to 7:30
Native American Cultural Center UPDATE:
Bill Brown and his wife recently returned from an up-and-back trip to Minneapolis to retrieve artifacts for the Cultural Center from Dr. Charles Metz’s grandson. Dr. Metz was the Harvard professor and archeologist who original uncovered the Native American artifacts in the area around the “South 80” and swim club. Bill is working with a local Amish cabinetmaker to have a conference table made for the Center, as well as a display case for the Metz artifacts.
10th Annual Warrior Run 5K/1Mile Walk: October 5, beginning at Dogwood Park. The 1-mile walk starts at 5:15 p.m. and the 5K begins at 5:30 p.m. There will also once again be a Kids Fun Run, FREE food, kids games, and an outdoor movie post-race! This familyfriendly fundraiser is celebrating 10 years and benefits the newly revamped Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s “Surviving the Teens – Adapt for Life®" program, plus local in-school mental health programs. Help us Stop the Stigma and Start the Conversation by registering as an individual, joining an existing team, or creating a new team by going to cincywarriorrun.org. You can also follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all the latest race updates.
9/8 - Murray Avenue Bengals Tailgate Party 1-7:30 p.m. - SOR Grad School plays songs from Guardians of the Galaxy 1-2 p.m.
9/13 - Rock 101 plays Oaktoberfest! - Oakley Square 6-7p.m.
9/13 - Black Sabbath tribute show - 7p.m. at Riverfront Live!
9/14 - Beatles tribute show - 7p.m. at Northside Tavern
9/15 - Beatles tribute show - 4p.m. at The Redmoor
9/15 - Black Sabbath tribute show - 6p.m. at The Redmoor
9/28 - Bonfire @ McDonald Commons in Madeira - 6-10 p.m. - SOR House Band 7:308:30 p.m.
“Over 80 Years of Service”
Village
Help Support The Arts and Athletics in Mariemont Schools!
By Suzy Weinland, MAA Vice-President & Angela LeMay, Boosters President
ARTS
Walk through any of our Mariemont Schools' hallways and around nearly every corner you will find a vast array of visual art created by art class and art club students. Attend a free choir, orchestra or band concert, and you will be enthralled by the dedication and passion that both students and teachers at Mariemont devote to music education. Purchase a ticket to the MHS fall play, spring musical, MJHS play and 6th grade plays and lose yourself in the stories, song and dance, and artistic sets that showcase the months of practice and talent that is Mariemont theater.
Visual and performing arts students and teachers district wide rely annually on the Mariemont Arts Association (MAA) for yearly discretionary funding, box office management, accompanists, competition fees, yard signs, art framing and displays, and senior arts and music scholarships. The MAA is also the go-to organization for special requests such as classroom equipment and furniture, instruments, uniforms, auditorium sound systems, display cases, and much more!
sales. In fact, nearly half of the MAA funds are reached through food and beverages sold to hungry Warrior Fans – and visiting teams –during fall and spring outdoor home sporting events.
Every student in Mariemont Schools is touched by the arts, either in the classroom or through extracurricular activities. Your help at Kusel, even for even one, two-hour period a season, can make a HUGE difference. Join us in the Stand please go to: https://signup.com/ go/vPyRqie.
Membership in the MAA also has its perks for YOU! From “I love the arts!” window clings, free play and musical tickets, early access ticket purchases, and listings in all arts event programs, to special events and evenings out for members only, the MAA is growing and wants you to grow with us! Please consider joining and check out membership levels and perks at our new online membership page through Huddle Tickets/ GoFan at https://gofan.co/app/events/64088.
In addition to membership, funds come from donations and Kusel Stadium Concession
And of course, keep in-the-know by following us on Facebook and Instagram @Mariemont_ Arts_Association. For questions about membership, please contact mariemontartsmembership@ gmail.com. For questions about volunteering, please contact mariemont artsconcessions@gmail.com.
The MAA thanks you for your support!
ATHLETICS
The Mariemont Athletic Boosters is geared up for a great year in Warrior Sports! In the fall, fans can come cheer on our high school and junior high student athletes in football, soccer, golf, cross country, girls tennis, and volleyball. In the winter, come support our swimming and basketball Warriors, and in the spring enjoy the excitement of lacrosse, track & field, baseball, softball, and boys tennis.
SO many sports to choose from! And YOU can help make Mariemont athletics a success by becoming a Boosters member. Funds from Boosters goes partially to operations of the athletic department and in part to fund identified needs each year. Some previous items paid for by the Boosters, include:
• Purchase and installment of a Warrior
branded awning of the lower (pool) entrance.
• Purchase of fence wind screens for Kusel stadium and other fields/courts.
• Renovations of the JH and HS home tennis court.
• Additional strength training equipment.
• Senior picture banners.
• New nets in Aux gym.
• Two $1,000 scholarships to graduating senior athletes.
• Awards and plaques for League Champions and District Finalists.
• Coaching certifications and education. … and much more!
This year, the Boosters is using the online ticketing site Huddle Tickets/GoFan to provide Boosters Passes. The GoFan Mobile Pass allows you to use your mobile device for admission to all Mariemont Home Games
(excluding tournaments/OHSAA tournament games and previews). Purchase and entry to games just got easier for all Mariemont Warrior fans!
To join Boosters/purchase your season pass, go to https://mariemontsports. com, and click on “Purchase Booster Membership” to be directed to the new Booster’s GoFan ticketing page. For questions about Boosters membership, contact mariemontboostersmembership@gmail.com. The Boosters thanks you for supporting our student athletes!
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. Children’s Sunday School for pre-K through 6th grade is provided during the service at our Oak Street Building, 3920 Oak St. (corner of Oak and Maple), just a block from the Chapel.
Upcoming Events:
Second Annual Mariemont Community Protection Prayer Event - Sunday, September 8, 6 - 7 p.m. in the Mariemont Elementary
Auditorium. Free Kona Ice right after the event. It is unfortunate, but given tragic events in other communities, a top concern as we start the school year is safety. Come join others in the Mariemont Community to pray for protection of students and faculty heading into the 2019-2020 school year. Please RSVP on our Facebook page or Nextdoor Mariemont post.
Ongoing Events:
Wednesday Night Dinner - Starting Wednesday, September 11th join us every Wednesday night in our Oak Street Building (3920 Oak St.) at 6:00 P.M. for dinner and engaging Bible class discussion. RSVP for dinner by calling 513-515-1551.
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.
Men’s Breakfast Discussion - First Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Oak Street Building fellowship hall.
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.
Craig White, Physical Therapist since 2001
Anne Reed, back to living her life
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Call Annie Novak 513.533.5014 or visit marjorieplee.com/rehab
Expertise includes orthopedics, cardiac, respiratory and wound care.