MPF Celebrates Women of Mariemont in Annual Lecture Series
By Gretchen Griffith
“This lady is why The Barn is here.” In just a few words, Mayor Dan Policastro succinctly explained the significance of Jane McDonald’s efforts as he presented her with a key to the Village during the Women of Mariemont presentation at The Barn on October 3rd.
Women have always been central to the story of Mariemont since its founder, Mary Emery, announced her plans to create a model town. And through years of dedication to Mrs. Emery’s vision, many Mariemont women have continued her legacy. On October 3, the Mariemont Preservation Foundation’s Millard F. Rogers Jr. Lecture Series honored past and present women of Mariemont for their contributions to the Village. “I look to each of these women as role models to myself and to future generations,” remarked Mary Beth York, MPF Trustee and event co-chair. Lynn Long, executive director of the Women’s Art Club Cultural Center, also co-chaired the event.
The Millard F. Rogers Jr. Lecture Series honors the late Cincinnati Art Museum director and longest-serving trustee and president of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation. Millard’s many contributions included writing the definitive biography of Mary Emery and Mariemont’s successful nomination for National Historic Landmark status.
Held at the historic Resthaven Barn, the evening’s activities included a reception showcasing the Foundation’s new exhibit displaying historical and contemporary women who have positively impacted the
Village in a multitude of ways. MPF Trustee and Docent Cindy Chalfonte reacquainted those attending with Mary Emery’s life, philanthropy, and vision. Guest speaker and honoree Jane McDonald then shared her incredible experience of working with the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati (WACC) to rescue, renovate, and repurpose the Resthaven Barn into the flourishing community arts center it is today.
As a result of the contributions of the women spotlighted in the exhibit, along with many others, we have a beautiful Village, thriving organizations, and a historical legacy for which we can all be proud. Millard F. Rogers Jr.’s widow, Nina Rogers, added her
praise for this year’s event and honorees. “I think [Millard] would be pleased that stories of Mariemont’s history continue to be told to its citizens old and new.”
In case you missed it, the lecture is available online via YouTube; simply search for “Mariemont Preservation Foundation.”
MPF selected the following women for recognition at the October 3 event:
Mariemont Women Who Kept Mary Emery’s Dream Alive—The Early Years • Isabella Hopkins: Mary Emery’s younger
Lecture attendees enjoy a reception prior to the October 3rd Women of Mariemont presentation.
Women of Mariemont (from page 1)
sister, funded the construction and equipment of the Carillon named in memory of Mary Emery
• Lois Lilley Howe and Eleanor Manning: Architects selected for the design of Denny Place; only three women-led firms existed nationwide at the time
• Nancy Ford Cones: World-renowned photography pioneer commissioned by The Mariemont Company to take pictures of the Village for promotional purposes
• Carrie Conklin Sater: One of Mariemont’s first teachers
• Marie Hawk Jordan: Teacher, suggested annual “Town Meeting” name and Village appointment of a Town Crier
• Lucia Eckstein Hermanies: Education advocate, instrumental in Mariemont having its own high school, helped to establish the recreation center, and supported working women in the 1940s by creating a daycare center
• Ann Buntin Becker: Mariemont’s first councilwoman, advocated for citizen’s
rights and established Mariemont building codes
• Helen G. Dornette: Teacher, garden lover, and benefactor
• Lois Lappin Ralston: Teacher and volunteer, charter MariElders member and later served on its Board of Trustees
• Naomi Robisch: Teacher and community volunteer, instrumental in founding the Mariemont Players Theatre Group
• Ruth Fischer Goering: Educator, lawyer, MPF Trustee, and award-winning gardener
Mariemont Women Continuing Mary Emery’s Dream
• Barb Anderson: Active leader and volunteer, multigenerational champion who implemented programs with students and elderly persons as director of MariElders
• Bobbie Bahler: Avid community volunteer and champion of recycling, established Village yard waste program
• Christina Beatty: Educator, overseer of the historic district, fundraiser for the John Nolan Pavilion and the Boat House renovations
• Sharon Bevis: Teacher, councilwoman, recreation advocate, original MPF Trustee
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MARIEMONT REAL ESTATE TRIVIA
Jane McDonald receives a key to the Village from Mayor Dan Policastro.
• Amy Fischer: Multi-talented community volunteer, established annual Village Luminaria tradition
• Phyllis Davies Hoffman: Welcoming neighbor, loving teacher, and documentarian of Mariemont memories
• Marie Huenefeld: Lifelong Cincinnati and Village volunteer, long-time member of Mariemont Board of Education, and Distinguished Alumni and “Friend of the School” honoree
• Karen Monzel Hughes: Urban planner, artist, and designer of the Village Square fountain, co-author of the book “Mariemont: A Pictorial History of a Model Town”
• Peggy Keyes: Matriarch of Village organizations, serving with compassion, hard work, and dedication to Mariemont
• Claire Kupferle: MPF Docent, Secretary, and President, and Town Crier Editor
• Louise Schomburg: Teacher and guardian of green spaces throughout the Village;
Old Town Center Park recently renamed in her honor
• Karen Sullivan: Village protector who advocated on Mariemont’s behalf to stop ODOT’s encroachment of roadways, led MPF’s Village tree replenishment program
• Jane McDonald: Historic preservationist of the Resthaven Barn and the Mariemont cupolas, Native American historian, co-producer of “Mariemont: The Ancient Story,” a documentary of the Fort Ancient Peoples, and vibrant storyteller
Did you know?
Since the Village’s incorporation in 1941, 18 women have served or are serving on Mariemont’s Village Council.
Since the establishment of the Mariemont Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award in 1982, women have been the 14 times.
Mariemont Area Chamber of Commerce: Join in!
Attention area businesses! Please join other local companies as we establish a local chamber for the Mariemont area. Goals of the chamber include:
• To further the interests of our local businesses
• To advocate on behalf of the business community
• To provide networking opportunities
• To offer cost-saving benefits to employers through SOCA (Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance)
• To work together on events that would showcase the local businesses
• To improve the economic, civic, and cultural wellbeing of the area
If you would like to be added to the list for future meetings, please email Kim Beach at kim@ insurethevillage.com.
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Mariemont Scouts Christmas Tree Sales Return for 27th Year
By Erika Turan
The Scouts of Mariemont Troop 149 will return for their 27th consecutive year of Christmas tree sales on Black Friday, November 29. Located on the lawn of the Mariemont Municipal Building at 6907 Wooster Pike, the Scouts’ Christmas tree lot is an annual tradition for many in the area. We now offer extended Black Friday hours: noon to 8 p.m., so you can kick the season off right!
Immediately after being cut down, Fraser firs and white pines ranging from five feet to 12 feet tall are brought by truck from a family-owned farm. The troop receives several shipments during the season so you know you’re getting a fresh tree. Thick, fresh pine roping, tree stands and tree disposal bags are also sold at a Santa-friendly price. The local Girl Scouts sell fresh hand-decorated pine wreaths.
With twinkly lights overhead and holiday music playing throughout, shopping for your tree is fun and easy. Plus, the Scouts carefully place every tree on a stand, making it easy to inspect from all angles so you can make sure you’re getting the perfect tree.
The tree sales are Troop 149’s only fundraiser. As such, every Scout will volunteer for a minimum of 24 hours at the tree lot – rain or shine – in addition to his or her other extracurriculars, sports and academics. Every tree includes a fresh cut, branches trimmed following your instruction and mounting on your car for no additional charge. We’ll even happily take a photo of your family with
your new tree. Credit cards, cash and check are accepted, making payment quick and easy.
The lot is open daily November 29 to December 15 (or until we run out of trees, so don’t put off coming to see us!)
Learn more about the tree sales, including hours and events, at Troop 149’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/ ScoutChristmasTree or on our website mcc149.com/tree-sales.
Scouts of Mariemont Troop 149 carry a customer’s Christmas tree to the trim station.
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Mariemont Players Announces Broadway Bound
Mariemont Players presents Broadway Bound a comedy by Neil Simon at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just East of Mariemont), November 8-24, 2019.
Part three of Neil Simon’s acclaimed semi-autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene Jerome and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with family tensions, parental pressures, and maybe even…love? When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, some things about the family portrayed in the sketch seem very familiar...
Broadway Bound is directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn, produced by Kristen Vincenty, and features the talents of Linda Callahan, Fred Murrell, Arny Stoller, Jake Hart, Tanner McDole, and Peggy S. Allen.
Come visit our beautifully renovated auditorium complete with more comfortable seating, new carpeting, fresh paint, aisle lighting, enhanced stage lighting, state-ofthe-art sound, and a sound induction loop for those with hearing aid T switches, and head sets for those with low hearing issues.
Performances:
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 (Opening Night Reception) and 9, 15 and 16, 22 and 23
2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 10, 17 and 24
7:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 14 and 21
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17
3 p.m. Saturday, November 23
To order tickets for Broadway Bound, call Betsy at 513-684-1236 OR order online at www.mariemontplayers.com. All seats are reserved and $20 each.
For more information, contact Dan at maloneykd@gmail.com.
*Note you do not need to be a member of the practice to schedule a specialty consult with Dr. Larkin
Gina Curry, MD
Ashley Shea, DNP,
1N5’s 10th Annual Warrior Run Draws 3,500 participants to Race for Life 5K
The October 5th race was followed by a family-friendly after-party with music, silent auction, kid’s games, family movie, and free food from 50 West, LaRosa’s, Pontiac BBQ, Whirlybird Granola, UDF ice cream, as well as homemade chili, grilled cheeses, hot dogs, and desserts! Funds raised support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s newly revamped Adapting for Life— Surviving the Teens program and mental health education programming in 41 area colleges and high schools. Through the Warrior Run, 1N5 has donated over $615,000 to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital allowing the Adapting for Life-Surviving the Teens to be taught in 75 local schools. 1N5 has also donated nearly $300K directly to local schools for mental health educational programming. For more information, please visit https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/surviving-teens. For more details about mental health education and resiliency programs, events, and donating to 1N5, please go to www.1N5.org.
(Photos: Steve Spooner and Four J's Photography)
Girl Scouts Have Busy Travel Summer
By Erin Kelly
Troop 47773
This summer, Ambassador Girl Scouts Melanie Weiss (far right) and Sarah Werdmann (near right)were selected to travel to Peru through the Girl Scout Destination Program. They went with a group of 15 Girl Scouts from around the United States. The areas they visited on the destination included Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. The trip was focused on strengthening leadership skills. The girls took part in a service project at a local school, met Peruvian Girl Guides, and participated in a cultural ceremony dedicated to Mother Nature. They also hiked Machu Picchu and another trail in Cusco. Throughout the trip, they made new friends, stepped out of their comfort zones, learned about Peru as a country, and gained a better appreciation for nature.
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The 8th-grade Cadette troop had a blast zip lining at Camp Kern! It was a great way to get outside. They have also started to work on their Silver Award. The topic they have chosen is vaping. They want to provide education for kids and teenagers and encourage prevention.
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Troop 49884 had fun at the free Service Unit event at Castle Skateland on September 29. The girls were amazing skaters and had a blast. Girl Scout Jaydah Rodriquez (5th grade) said that it was her first time rollerskating. She was nervous at first, but by the end of the event, she was one of the last to leave the floor.
By Erika Turan
Community Troop 149 Completes High Adventure in the Florida Keys
The past few months were busy ones for Mariemont Scouts BSA Troop 149.
Eagle Scouts
Last spring, the troop recognized its newest Eagle Scouts at a Court of Honor held at the Mariemont Chapel. Gabe Hartnett, Bennett Turan, and Griffen Wilner’s Eagle projects were: constructing a flag pole at the Mariemont Bell Tower, building an outdoor classroom at Mariemont Junior High, and clearing a trail in Fairfax, respectively. To achieve Eagle Scout rank,
scouts are required to plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to a religious institution, school, or community.
On October 12, Malachi Hammond, who
is working toward his Eagle Scout rank, lead members of Troop 149, family and friends in creating a pollinator garden at the Center for Spiritual Living Greater Cincinnati at 5701 Murray Avenue in Fairfax. Participants planted more than 40 blooming perennials and distributed approximately one ton of creek stone and gravel to border the garden and create a dry creek bed effect across the area. Thank you to vendors who helped support the project, including Natorp’s Garden Center, Creech’s Ohio Valley Stone Co., and Reading Farm and Garden Center.
Camp Friedlander
Twenty-seven Scouts and four adult leaders attended a week at Camp Friedlander in Loveland in June, which included festivities to commemorate Friedlander’s 100th anniversary. The Scouts slept in tents, competed in fishing contests, and earned badges ranging from swimming and basketry to kayaking and robotics.
National Youth Leadership Training
The troop is proud of their Scouts who completed National Youth Leadership Training in June. Zoey Drexel, Mac Marsland, Christian Rasmussen, Tierney Rasmussen, Bennett Turan, Ella Willett, and Ethan Wood all graduated from a week of NYLT with extraordinary new leadership skills, including conflict resolution, group
management and more. Bennett was selected by the NYLT staff for the Baden Powell Award, a recognition given to one Scout who exemplifies exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to the values of NYLT.
Florida Keys High Adventure
In July, 24 Scouts and adult leaders headed south to Florida Sea Base. The only World Organization of Scouting Movement SCENE Center in the United States, Sea Base offers amazing ocean adventures in the Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas, Bahamas, St. Thomas, and St. Croix US Virgin Islands. Our Scouts paddled six miles in outrigger canoes to an uninhabited island in the Florida Keys owned by Scouts BSA.
Once there, they camped, snorkeled, went deep sea fishing, and enjoyed seeing the endangered Key deer right there on the island with them. The Scouts were required to help facilitate all delivery of their potable water and food for the week as well.
Interested in learning more about joining Troop 149? Guests are always welcome at the Troop’s weekly meetings on Sundays. Troop 149 is open to all boys and girls age 11 – 18. No previous scouting experience is necessary. Email troop149. bsa@gmail.com to learn more.
Troop 149’s newest Eagle Scouts (from left): Griffen Wilner, Gabe Hartnett and Bennett Turan.
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Lily Bauer: The Runner No One Saw Coming
By Mckenzie Zobrist, MHS Journalism Student
Once overlooked, but now a key member of the MHS Girls Cross Country team, freshman Lily Bauer earned the individual gold at the 2019 Southwest Ohio Cross Country District Championships, Division II-B. Her time of 18:51 assisted the girls team in placing first overall. The MHS Boys Cross Country team placed first as well.
Bauer had hoped for a slightly faster time of 18:20, but said, "I'm still happy with my time and placement since I'm still a freshman."
After the Oct. 26 regionals, the girls CC team heads to District II State competition for the first time in 10 years on November 2nd. Bauer intends to place at least top 10 in the state finals.
Bauer began running competitively four years ago, and has since improved her skills. She has placed top five in every meet this year with a personal record time of 18 minutes 34 seconds for a 3.1 mile race, which is about a consistent six-minute mile.
In 2015, the year she began running competitively, she grew frustrated with her performance. Bauer said, “There was this girl on my team in sixth grade who was a year older than me. She won every race, and I was always second on the team, and I just always
felt like people looked past my running.” This frustration drove her determination.
In middle school, Bauer’s race pace was under six minutes per mile—11 minutes 7 seconds for two miles. Her best race this year was the Milford meet on September 14 where she placed first and beat the runner-up by 30 seconds.
“Don’t compare yourself to other people,” she said. “Once I stopped comparing myself to that girl, I started beating her consistently.”
Bauer trains six days a week, including a meet on Saturdays when she is in season. Outside of the season, she runs four to six days a week as well as runs track in the spring. Each day consists of a different workout ranging from three to nine miles. Although the off season isn’t as intense, Bauer also does weight training and cross-fit to stay in shape.
This winter, she plans to expand her training with a personal trainer five days a week.
“I enjoy running because--especially on long days--I can relax and take time to think to myself,” said Bauer. On training days she enjoys pushing herself to prove what she’s capable of.
Bauer believes that the team this year is what pushes her to do her best. “All the girls on the team are so sweet to me and to the rest of the team, which is just so encouraging.”
“Everyone is just so supportive--all my coaches, and teammates, and past coaches, and past teammates, and family, and friends.”
Her many goals include running for a top 10 Division I college, running as a professional runner, and winning state in cross country and track.
“I want to live up to what people think of me and also to what I think of myself.” You can catch Bauer racing in the 800m and the 3200m events during spring track season.
Bauer (R) runs head to head in the Kings meet on September 24. (Photo by Mckenzie Zobrist)
Celebrate Flavor with Karrikin Spirits
By Kim Beach
Growing up in Loveland, Jeff Hunt and Eric Baumann knew of each other, but didn’t “hang out.” Little did they know they would be spending a lot of their adulthood together doing what they both love: crafting spirits.
Jeff and Eric are the two owner-operators of Karrikin Spirits Company, a Cincinnati based craft distillery and restaurant in Fairfax at 3717 Jonlen Drive. There are seven investors in the venture, but Eric and Jeff have the day-to-day responsibilities of running the operation.
Eric ventured to the University of Utah for college and Jeff went to the Ohio State University, but they both ended up back in Cincinnati where the flavor magic began. According to the Karrikin website, the two are “committed to exploring our love of flavors with the community.”
As a founder of Madtree Brewing, Jeff has been involved in the Cincinnati craft beer community for a long time. When asked what lead them to the business of “spirits,” both commented on their “love of beer and flavors” and their penchant for “crafting” cocktails. The uniqueness of their concept and desire for something beyond craft beers was their motivation for building Karrikin.
The Fairfax warehouse was selected because of the central location easily accessible to Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, Mariemont, and surrounding areas. The building is big enough to house their production facility, and there is plenty of parking for all guests.
Jeff’s and Eric’s main focus is calorie consciousness and flavor-forward spirit options. With this in mind, the most recent innovation
from the distillery are “Sparkling Spirits.” These “Sparkling Spirits” are the craft version of the grocery store brands we have come to know (White Claw, Truly). Using Karrikin brands of spirits, there is an array of new “ready to drink cocktails.” Blueberry (made with Karrikin vodka), Key Lime (Tequila based), Punch (Rum based), and Hoptonic (Gin based) are the first four craft cocktails with more in the pipeline. Karrikin “Sparkling Spirits” recently cleared a big hurdle by gaining distribution in Kroger. Stay tuned for an Autumn flavor, “Apple,” that will have an apple flavor with a hint of Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
Karrikin also serves food. It offers a “sharing menu” and encourages a non-traditional group experience. To ensure the food is the highest of quality, like their “curated” cocktails, the pair brought in Jared Bennett, formerly of Metropole at 21c Museum Hotel. The menu strives to be “fresh, simple, and unique.” And speaking of unique, they even have “Hanky Panks,” which I have never seen on a menu. (“Hanky Pankys” were a 1970s West Side party favorite. According to a July 2014 blog post by Dann Woellert, Food Etymologist: “Hanky Panks, as it’s affectionately
abbreviated, is a simple pre-foodie appetizer that mixes equal parts of ground beef and ground pork sausage with Velveeta cheese, worchestershire, garlic salt, and oregano. It is usually broiled on rye bread or pumpernickel squares.”)
Outside of their very full-time jobs, Jeff and Eric keep busy with families and hobbies. Jeff loves sports, including soccer and sand volleyball. He also has three kids (7, 6 and 4) who keep him running. Eric has lived in Mariemont for two years and enjoys bluegrass music (he plays guitar), hiking and camping. Eric and his wife, Rebecca, have recently traveled to Munich and enjoyed the biggest beer festival ever, Oktoberfest. Jeff and is wife Cassandra’s most memorable trip included a visit to the Taj Mahal in India.
When asked about their favorite place in Mariemont, both enthusiastically spoke about the trails of Mariemont, including the Lower 80 and the infamous Whiskey Creek. According to legend, Whiskey Creek was the beginning of the distilling business in this area and was run by Mariemont’s own Joseph Ferris who ran a still on the creek bed.
Looking ahead to the holidays, Karrikin has several areas that are available for parties and company outings. Whether it be a small, intimate soiree or a large holiday gathering for 200, the Karrikin crew can make your event special. On December 7, the business will celebrate its first anniversary, and Jeff and Eric would like to invite everyone to come be a part of this monumental occasion. They would also like to thank the local community for the amazing support they have shown in the past year.
For more information about hours of operation, menus, etc., please visit their website at https://karrikinspirits.com/ or call 513-561-5000.
Children
What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library - November
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, Nov. 14
Read a story to Bonny the therapy dog. Ages 5-10.
Crafty Kids — 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 Ages 5-10.
Adults
Which Craft? Needle Craft Club — 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 2 & 16
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, Nov. 14
The Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. Each month there is an opportunity to socialize and enjoy music, games, and other fun activities. Activities will vary each month. Registration is recommended.
Armchair Explorers: China with Joe and Lisa Hamrick — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11
Meet and talk with folks who have stepped off the beaten path in their travels. Fire up your imagination and build that bucket list. Registration required. Teens and adults.
Book Club — 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21
We are discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean. 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
Volunteer Drivers Needed
The MARIELDERS helps our community members 55 and older get to their doctor or dentist appointments by using volunteer drivers. Our volunteers drive their own cars and take people to area medical appointments within the 275 Interstate loop. Trips usually last around three hours. You would pick the member up at their home, wait for them while they see their care provider, and then bring them home. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and we only ask for assistance two to three times a month. If you are interested in helping please call Kim at 271-5588 for more information.
Line Dancing Classes
“Dance like no one is watching…because they are not…they are checking their phones.” Unknown Author
Join us for a fun class where all of us make mistakes and laugh out loud at ourselves. Our instructor, Kim Cafazo has been dancing for a long time and makes this class enjoyable with a
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wide range of music. We meet on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Fairfax Rec Center. For questions or to sign up please come to the MARIELDERS. Cost is $20 for a month.
MARIELDER of the Year
Each year the MARIELDERS members nominate a member who volunteers their time and energy helping at the Center. This year’s recipient is Mary Jo Brumbaugh. She will be honored on November 7 at 3:30 p.m. with a “High Tea” at The Barn, including music performed by the Mariemont High School Chamber Orchestra. For more information call the MARIELDERS.
Great Decisions Movie
On Wednesday, November 13 at 1:30 p.m. we will be showing the documentary Under the Sun, directed by Vitaly Mansky. The film follows a year in the life of a family in Pyongyan, North Korea as their daughter Zin-mi prepares to join the Korean Children’s Union.
Be a Fighter: Walk!
By Kim Flick, MARIELDERS Transportation Coordinator
The next time you notice folks walking, don’t mistake them for ordinary people. Those walkers are actually fighters. They are single-handedly battling the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. They are on their feet, engaged in an assault against cardiovascular disease, stomping down the threat of cancer, attacking arthritis and osteoporosis. High blood pressure and depression are under siege by these seemingly pleasant walkers. This dramatization illustrates a point of fact: Sedentary lifestyles increase all causes of mortality.
Humans were designed to move. This was essential to our survival as a species. But in the past several decades, the increase in inactivity has been something we should stand up and take notice of. We sit in cars or in front of screens for work and leisure time. Consequently we burn fewer calories, gain weight and lose muscle strength.
If this makes you feel overwhelmed, remember you do not have to take this sitting down. Stand up. Be a Fighter. Walking is affordable and easy. It’s aerobic and burns body fat. Your circulation improves lowering the risk of stroke. It strengthens your bones and reduces the risk of fractures. Your muscle strength increases, taking the pressure off your joints, reducing the effects of arthritis.
Walking can improve your mood, releasing endorphins, a natural pain reliever. You’ll sleep better. You’ll breathe better. Walking can slow mental decline.
A study from the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, found that men between the ages of 71 and 93 who walked more than a quarter mile per day, had half the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, compared to those who walked less. The Arthritis Foundation suggests that you “shoot for 30 minutes to an hour of walking per day as your ultimate goal. If you’re starting out, try 5 minutes three times a day and increase as you build strong bones and muscles, become more limber and have less pain.”
Here are some walking technique tips from the Mayo Clinic:
• Keep your head up and look forward, not at the ground – use your peripheral vision too. Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed. Swing your arms freely. Stomach muscles should be slightly tight and your back straight. Walk smoothly, rolling your foot heel to toe. Walk confidently.
• Choose shoes with proper arch support and thick flexible soles to absorb shock. Layer comfortable clothes appropriate
for the weather. Avoid paths with uneven turf, cracked sidewalks and low-hanging limbs. Take your phone with you.
• If the weather is too rough, implement “plan B,” your indoor track. Kenwood Towne Centre opens every day for mall walkers at 8 a.m. Eastgate Mall opens at 8:30, 10 on Sundays.
• Warm up for 5-10 minutes and then pick up the pace. Cool down in the same way; to let your muscles relax.
• Drink ample amounts of water to keep
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your mind sharp and your organs, joints and muscles hydrated.
• Keep track of how much you walk. Being a walker takes commitment and initiative. If you skip days, get right back on track.
• If nature is your thing, check out the trails at Great Parks of Hamilton County, Cincinnati Parks, and Cincinnati Nature Center, to name a few. If walking alone isn’t your thing, invite a friend to join
the fight. You’re fighting for a better, healthier life.
Find some walking buddies at THE MARIELDERS Center. Also, Mindful
Maintenance Exercise classes are held at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Line Dancing is on Thursdays at Fairfax Cribbet Center. Check out Marielders.org to find more active and engaging programs for adults over 55.
The Garden Club of Mariemont’s November Happenings
The gardening season for our area has become a memory and many are thinking ahead to the upcoming holidays. But wait! You can still dabble with plants, flowers, and other gifts from Mother Nature to keep your passion for gardening alive!
We invite you to join the Garden Club of Mariemont at The Barn on Wednesday, November 6 at 1 p.m. as we learn about Tablescapes from Ashley with Benken Florist and Garden Center. No RSVP required and bring a friend with you! We hope you will consider joining us!
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ROI Part 2: Choosing Your Vendor Community
By Malia Ridge, Comey & Shepherd
How do you choose the right vendor for your home projects? There are many sites on the Internet like BBB, HomeAdvisor, Yelp, or even just Google search, but don’t let those be your final stop.
Decide which vendor(s) you will need by outlining your project. If you know that it is a bigger project than you can handle on your own, start looking for contractors (unless it is purely cosmetic in which case you would want to find a designer or interior decorator). Whether finding a designer, contractor, or even a handy man, there are two most important aspects to consider.
well. However, you should expect a text letting you know why they need a little time to get back to you. It should be easy to view a portfolio or examples of their work and review many references.
Take the time to view the examples given to you and look into the references. It is well worth it to actually reach out to the references via phone call or a visit. Here in the Village and nearby villages, most of us know friends, family and neighbors who have had work done. People are usually happy to share experiences when asked about it. If you can physically go through a home where work has been done by your vendor and talk to the homeowners, you will get a greater understanding about the vendor you are looking to hire. This is most valuable when that vendor has recently done the work. It reflects their current work ethic and ability at the moment instead of years ago. Most of the time that doesn’t change much, but I could provide examples for you of when it has and why it is worth looking into meticulously.
who is not willing to provide you with a bid in writing. Sure, there are a few times when something comes up along the way, but your bid should include itemized pricing. Do your homework upfront to reap the best results in the end.
Besides the red flags mentioned above, you should not pay in cash nor for all of it upfront. When you pay with a credit card you are protecting yourself against those few who will take the money and run. Many times, you do need to pay some upfront and even throughout the process. Pay by credit card to protect yourself. The credit card company can reimburse you and challenge the vendor on their time if things are not completed or done very poorly.
Lastly, trust your instincts. If you feel like something is off, it probably is. There are so very many great vendors available. Your real estate agent as well as many online options can help you narrow down your search. Make sure you follow through with the rest to get your best return on your investment.
Are they responsive? If they respond responsibly to your requests during the “interview” timeline, they will likely continue to do so after the hire. However, if they are not promptly returning calls, emails or texts when trying to get your business, they are even less likely to respond once they have your money. Some may be busy, because they are doing so
If your project is smaller, you would still want to follow the guidelines above in looking for a responsive vendor with great references. It is important to know that in Ohio the vendors that must carry a state license in their field are electricians, plumbers, hydronics, HVAC, and refrigeration. Make sure you understand any warranties they are offering and get those along with your bid in writing. Do not hire someone
Village Shop Local this Thanksgiving
By Carolyn Hohl
This Thanksgiving Sustainable Mariemont would like to challenge you to shop locally for your turkey, produce, and pies. Shopping locally for food and other goods helps reduce your carbon footprint and is also beneficial to our local community. Reducing your food’s “mileage” will result in more fresh options and less food waste. Local goods also result in less air pollution and fuel consumption as they do not need to be shipped from long distances. Shopping locally may seem like a daunting task but we are here to help!
Our Mariemont Farmers Market was very successful this year, but it ended at the beginning of October. There are some vendors that will continue to sell their goods throughout the upcoming months. Continuing to support our local farmers and businesses is a great way to shop local this holiday season.
Although serving a vegan Tofurky this Thanksgiving would be the most environmentally friendly option, we do not want to be the catalyst for any disputes during your family gathering. The next best option would be to purchase your bird
from a local farm. Greenacres farm (https://www. green-acres.org) is currently taking pre-orders for their fresh turkeys. Simply call 513-891-4227 to place your order. Their turkeys are hormone and antibiotic free and sustainably raised. They will also have local produce available for purchase when you pick up your turkey.
7 Wonders Farm (www.7wondersfarm.com)
was a vendor at the Sunday Farmers Market and would like to continue to provide Mariemont with healthy, local produce and meats throughout the fall and winter months. This small, family owned farm is near Oxford, Ohio and pasture raises all of its animals. Currently, you can pre-order your turkey for Thanksgiving and also order veggies for your green bean casserole or other holiday favorites. In addition to having vegetables and poultry available for Thanksgiving, Jennifer at 7 Wonders Farm is starting something new for our community. Any orders placed on the Farm’s website will be delivered in Mariemont on the fourth Sunday of every month until the farmers market reopens in May. Not great on the computer? Simply give her a call to order (513314-6483).
Enough talk of veggies, let’s get to the
dessert! What would Thanksgiving be without PIE? Pumpkin pie...pecan pie...apple pie...honey vinegar pie...?? O Pie O (http://www.opieo.com) is offering the classics as well as unique pies for this Thanksgiving. Their handcrafted pies bring out the best of seasonal ingredients and are DELICIOUS. Located on the Desales corner in East Walnut Hills, you can pick up a locally made pie for this Thanksgiving, but be sure to preorder online! These pies tend to sell out quickly.
Sustainable Mariemont is THANKFUL for the wonderful community of Mariemont and hope you accept our challenge of purchasing locally this Thanksgiving. And don’t even get us started on Black Friday...
Recycling Update
Fall is in full swing, and the holiday season is drawing near. That means plenty of decorating is right around the corner. If you like to plan ahead, start saving any holiday lights that are broken or burned out and beginning in December, Sustainable Mariemont will add a new collection bin at ACE Hardware specifically for broken holiday lights. This has been a tremendous success in years past, so this is your heads up!
If you haven’t visited our recycling collection bin at ACE, pop in and check it out. We collect old batteries, empty pill bottles with personal information removed, and home ink printer cartridges. As a handy tip, to remove your personal information from pill bottles, simply soak the bottle in water for half an hour then rub the label off with your fingers. Easy! Our colorful multi-tiered bin is filling up weekly these days and we’re always busy emptying it, and making runs to the recycling facilities. If you want to learn more about Sustainable Mariemont visit our Facebook page, “Sustainable Mariemont” or email us at SustainableMariemont@gmail.com.
Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center
The Barn Welcomes the Autumn Chill
Sinatra Relived
You’ll never get a chance to see Frank Sinatra perform in concert, but some people say that Tony Sands is the next best thing.
On November 9, The Barn presents It was a Very Good Year, a musical synopsis on film of Sinatra’s career. Sands, a New Jersey resident, has incorporated stunning graphics of Sinatra’s life from 17 to 70 that entice you the moment the stage lights dim and the music begins. The show starts with Sinatra’s early days with Tommy Dorsey to Sinatra’s comeback. Sands performs hits, such as That’s Life, Come Fly With Me, Luck Be A Lady, My Way, New York, and more. Don’t miss this one of a kind musical tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Sands first recognized his knack for emulating Ol’ Blue Eyes when he was a teenager.
“I never tried to change my vocals to imitate or impersonate Frank. It just came out naturally,” he said.
The production is a musical journey of the life and times of the late Frank Sinatra. From the early days with Tommy Dorsey, to the bright lights of New York City, the silver screen of Hollywood, and the “Main Event” comeback, Sands will sing all Sinatra’s best-loved songs.
“It’s not just somebody going out there and doing his music - we tell a narrated story, with multimedia projections at six different points in Sinatra’s career. We start out with the big band era and we end up at Madison Square Garden in 1974 when Sinatra came out of retirement," said Sands.
Lifelong Sinatra fans are startled when they hear him croon. For more than 25 years, he has been perfecting his act and wooing audiences throughout the United States with his silky,
mesmerizing renditions of the Chairman of the Board’s timeless tunes.
Sands closes his show with Sinatra’s trademark sendoff, “Put Your Dreams Away,” as made famous in his ABC television program.
For more information, go to www.tonysands. com. To register go to brownpapertickets.com.
ARTflix
On November 14, The Barn invites you to attend its free monthly movie: Desert of Forbidden Art (2010). The big Barn doors open at 6:30 p.m. for discussion and the film will start at 7 p.m.
Impoverished young Igor Savitsky manages to buy 40,000 pieces of KGB-banned art in an effort to establish a museum in Uzbekistan.
Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Ed Asner provide voices to the diaries and letters of Savitsky as they take viewers on a forbidden journey through the nuances of humanity’s search for creative freedom. The 80-minute film leaves the audience wondering about who should assume the responsibility of preserving art.
Then on December 12, Artflix presents Big Eyes, a 2014 American biographical drama film starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz. The film is about the life of American artist Margaret Keane, who gained fame with her portraits and paintings of big eyes. It follows the story of Margaret and husband Walter Keane as they struggled through a lawsuit and trial involving entitlement of artistic rights.
Both films are free. Soft drinks and light snacks au gratis. BYOB. To register, go to thebarn. regfox.com or call 513-272-3700.
Sketch Group
The Woman’s Art Club invites the community to attend its bi-monthly sketch group on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. in the Loft. Each week, the club hires a model for artists whose mediums include charcoal, pencils to painting. Fee is $5 for non-members, free for members.
Showcase of Arts Returns
On December 7-8, The Barn will open its doors to about 40 vendors who will provide an opportunity to purchase unique holiday gifts. Most of our 40 vendors have returned this year, bringing fine arts and fine crafts for holiday gift giving.
Many local creations are wearable, such as knits, hand crafted hats, adorable aprons, and printed t-shirts. Jewelers form metal into art you can wear, often adorned with semi-precious stones.
Also returning is functional pottery made by Dennis Allen of Whistle Creek Pottery, who specializes in mugs, plates and bowls. Art pottery created by award winner Jamie Iliff has been crafted from clay he digs himself from a location just outside of Cincinnati. The old 1920’s era dairy barn will be filled with one-of-a-kind items made from wood, glass and fiber.
The smells and tastes are good, too, with soaps and local honey filling the air. The Girl Scouts return with decorated fresh wreaths to adorn a front door or mantle. A local group of oil painters, known as Thee Hog Bristle Painters, will
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also return with a large selection of new works.
Betty Howell, a new vendor, will offer Bet’s Sweets and Treats. You’ll find everything from quick breads to fruit pies that can be shared at holiday gatherings or nibbled while walking around the booths. Priya Rama, another new vendor, will bring small paintings on canvas and miniature paintings on pendants and bracelets.
Visitors may purchase a lunch of organic ingredients by the Fire on High food truck. Hourly door prizes inlcude items created and donated by the exhibitors. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, December 7, and noon –5 p.m. Sunday, December 8.
Saturday’s Child
Nov. 16: “Fall Artmaking 4 Families” (Maria Bailey)
Come and make seasonal art with your favorite adult. Wear clothes that can get messy. Educator, Maria Bailey will guide you. Join us as we create works of art expressing thankfulness and gratitude of the Thanksgiving Season.
Dec. 21: “A MadCap Christmas Carol” (Madcap Puppets) Madcap turns this Christmas ghost story into a funny tale, bringing your favorite Dickens characters to life with giant puppets and exciting new twists. Ages 4+.
Madcap merged with a West Side arts organization, Cincinnati Landmark Productions, and moved into its new home at the Madcap Education Center. In collaboration with other organizations, Madcap also specializes in developing productions that combine puppetry with art forms such as orchestral music, ballet, opera performances, and museum exhibits for family audiences around the country. These are powerful partnerships that provide an unforgettable, multi-level arts experience that opens potential for a lifetime of arts appreciation.
A MadCap Christmas Carol is funded, in part, by the Mariemont Preservation Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and Artwaves. For sign-up, go to thebarn.regfox.com.
You Can Help the Barn!
You can support The Barn every time you shop on Amazon. Just go to smile.amazon. com, search for and select “Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation” and shop as usual. The Barn will receive 0.5 percent of your purchase allowing you to support the appreciation,
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creation, and educational opportunities that The Barn provides to Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
So many choices…
For a complete list of classes, go to artatthebarn.org. The Barn offers classes for all
levels and numerous mediums.
The Barn, also known as The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. For more information, please go to artatthebarn.com or call 513-272-3700.
Village Government
Regular Council Meeting - September 23, 2019
Assistant Tax Administrator Deanna Darrah has completed her Probationary Period and was voted in as a Regular Full-Time Employee. Tax Administrator Busam said Mrs. Darrah did a fantastic job while she was off work due to her back vertebra fracture. She did a great job keeping the office going and is a true asset to the Village.
A letter was read from Duke Energy: Reimbursement for Landscaping Damage and Replacement Trees for New Pole Installation –Murray Road. The Village has received the money from Duke to plant trees in areas damaged by new electric pole installation. Superintendent Scherpenberg said sidewalk work has already been completed by the Connector Park.
The Health & Recreation Committee met on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the planting of trees in the median between Murray Avenue and Madisonville Road. The meeting was held to conclude prior discussions regarding the type and placement of trees along Madisonville Road. New factors to consider were new Duke Energy power lines and the installation of curbing along Madisonville Road.
Mayor Policastro, Mr. Brown and Maintenance Supervisor Scherpenberg had met with Steven Holton, a Duke Energy representative, regarding the most current setback requirements for high voltage power lines, and stakes were placed in the ground at that time. At a Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 10, 2017, it was discussed that eight Winter King Hawthorne trees be purchased for a total price of $2,000. Allowing for the new restrictions, the trees will be placed closer to Madisonville Road along the stake line set out by Duke Energy. The Committee recommends the purchase of up to eight Winter King Hawthorne trees with
the purchase price not to exceed $2,000. The trees are to be paid for out of the Maintenance Department budget for landscaping and beautification. Superintendent Scherpenberg is looking at Natorp’s and may be able to get the trees for $1,000. The trees may not be quite as big in diameter as desired, but they are a fast growing tree. Mr. Brown said they need to be planted this fall.
At the same Sept. 18 Health & Recreation Committee repairs to the two lower Mariemont Tennis Courts was discussed. Linda Bartlett obtained three bids for the proposed repairs. Harry Ewers and Sons submitted the lowest bid, and they propose to perform improvements to the asphalt of the two lower tennis courts where there is approximately 145 linear feet of cracks. The cracks will be cleaned and filled with patch binder and Portland cement. All disturbed striping and paint will be repaired. The cost of this repair is $2,250. Payment will be made from the Permanent Improvement Fund. $5,000 has been budgeted for this type of work. The Committee recommends proceeding with the repairs. Mr. Brown said he wanted to acknowledge Mrs. Bartlett’s role in this and went above and beyond getting the bid estimates. Proposal passed.
The Finance Committee met on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss a variety of topics, one of which was to identify who should be backup to Fiscal Officer Tony Borgerding for the various Village accounts at PNC. The Finance Committee reviewed that Assistant Fiscal Officer Eli Wendler is the current backup to Fiscal Officer Tony Borgerding for many of the Village accounts at PNC. However, we have created a new sweep account and are also using our investment account more to better maximize the interest the Village earns at PNC. Fiscal Officer Tony Borgerding previously recommended via email that due to separation
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
of duties, someone other than Assistant Fiscal Officer Eli Wendler should be the backup for the sweep account and the investment account. After some discussion, the Committee agreed to make the Vice-Mayor the back-up to the sweep account and the investment account. Mrs. Singleton also pointed out that for audit purposes there needs to be documentation when we are moving money between the sweep account ant the investment account. The Committee agreed that Assistant Fiscal Officer Eli Wendler should maintain that documentation. Going forward, the following should all be copied on any instructions to PNC to move money between the sweep account and the investment account: Fiscal Officer Tony Borgerding, Vice-Mayor Kelly Rankin and Assistant Fiscal Officer Eli Wendler. Ms. Wendler will maintain the documentation for audit purposes.
The Safety Committee, which met August 12 at 6 p.m., recommends that we split the cost of removal of the fire hydrant in the alley next to Mio's with Bill Spinnenweber. Total cost is $5,625, so the Village will pay $2,812.50. In addition, there is a steam man hole in the same location that needs to be removed. It is the recommendation that the Village remove this at the same time for a cost of $1,750. Due to the quotes being over a year old, there may be a cost increase of up to 10 percent. The Committee recommends authorizing up to $3,100 for the Mariemont portion of the fire hydrant removal and up to $2,000 for the steam manhole removal. Mrs. Graves talked with Mr. Spinnenweber who said the cost will be the same as the estimate so it will not be 10 percent more. Mr. Brown asked if we were going to get more
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estimates. Ms. Palazzolo said she believed Mr. Spinnenweber got the estimates and collection of data. Mayor Policastro said there are not too many shows in town that do this kind of work. Recommendation passed.
Ms. Palazzolo said she is working on the wording in the code and asked for better understanding of what the dates were that Peggy Keyes and Linda Swenson resigned from the Parks Advisory Board as we are filling their unexpired terms. Mayor Policastro said Peggy Keyes was not resigning. Mrs. Van Pelt said Louise Schomburg talked with Mrs. Keyes who wants to stay on the Board for consulting but would not be able to do the physical work. Ms. Palazzolo said according to the current code language, the years do not appear to stagger. She said we may need to clean it up, which is no big deal. She suggested having the first reading and then working it out in a Committee meeting or during the second reading.
Ordinances (first readings):
“Ordinance Amending Chapter 90.28(A) of the Mariemont Code of Ordinances Regarding Dangerous and Vicious Dogs”
“To Reappoint Anthony Borgerding as Village Fiscal Officer for the Calendar Years 2020 and 2021”
“To Reappoint Elissa Wendler as Village Fiscal Administrative Assistant for the Calendar Years 2020 and 2021; To Set Compensation”
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November Events
Thursday, November 28 - The National Exemplar will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast from 12-7 p.m. Reserve your spots early by calling 271-2103!
Through November 30 - Into the Wilderness: Wind River Range, Wyoming exhibit at Eisele Gallery, 5729 Dragon Way. Two-person exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Robert Hagberg and Chuck Marshall. The exhibit is free, with ample free parking on site. Additional Information: www.EiseleFineArt.com/events or 791-7717.
Saturday, December 7 - Mariemont Annual Luminaria and Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Old Town Square, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Neighbors will put out their luminaria candles, lighting the way to the Old Town Square for the annual tree lighting and other festivities to welcome the winter season. There will be horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling and strings music from the MHS chorus and orchestra, hot chocolate, food trucks, and a visit from Santa. All proceeds from this event benefit the community. If you missed the online Luminaria Kit sales, kits will be available for purchase at the Mariemont Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale in front of the Village offices November 29, 30 and December 7.
“To Reappoint Elissa Wendler as Part-Time IT Administrator for Calendar Years 2020 and 2021; And To Set Compensation”
Mr. Brown proposed that the Rumpke Contract Renewal be moved from the Health and Recreation Committee to the Public Works and Service Committee. Mayor Policastro referred the matter to the Public Works and Service Committee.
Mr. Brown said Council does not receive minutes from any board except the Parks Advisory Board and asked if the other boards
should be taking minutes. Ms. Palazzolo said the code does say that the Chairman of the Health and Recreation should attend the Pool Board meeting and be the liaison to Council. Mr. Bartlett said he believes all the official boards should take minutes and give a copy to Council. Ms. Palazzolo said she would advocate for changing the name of the Pool Commission to Pool Board and making the relationship more official thus increasing better communication with Council. Council could put some of the work load onto the Boards. It also makes it more engaging to be a part of a board when you get to do that kind of work.
Solicitor McTigue said we can ask those boards to do that without enacting legislation but we could put it in the code if Council desires. Council should lay out what the duties and responsibilities are for each board in addition to recommendations the board may have for Council consideration.
Mayor Policastro referred the matter of the Pool Commission and South 80 Trails Board to the Rules and Law Committee for further review and discussion.
Come Together: The Beatles “Abbey Road” Album Music Trivia Quiz
By Pete McBride
Fifty years ago - on September 26, 1969 - an LP record with what became “the most famous album cover in history” was released for sale. (For anyone born after 1980 or so, “LP” stands for “Long Play,” i.e. 33 1/3 RPMs, a semi-prehistoric form of sound recording that could be played on something called a “record player.”)
Anyway, that somewhat whimsical collection of Beatles music from the group’s sunset years – but especially its highly-recognizable album cover – has become an iconic landmark of pop music history. The Beatles are celebrating Abbey Road’s anniversary with a suite of vinyls and CDs that were released worldwide on September 27 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/Ume.
As a music buff in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, I thought I’d share some trivia about one of my favorite albums. How many Abbey Road memories can you remember?
1.) The last original album ever recorded by The Beatles as a group is:
a. Abbey Road
b. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band
c. Let It Be
d. The White Album
2.) The last album by The Beatles as a group ever released is:
a. Abbey Road
b. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band
c. Let It Be
d. The White Album
3.) The actual “Abbey Road” pictured on the Abbey Road album cover is:
a. in the borough of Camden and the city of Westminster, in London
b. in the city of Liverpool, where the Beatles originated as a group
c. near the Crawley family estate at Downton Abbey
d. nowhere; “Abbey Road” is an imaginary street
4.) The cover photo on the Abbey Road album was shot:
a. over 4 days and many “false takes”
b. over a 2-hour period, but was later PhotoShoped for an additional day and a half
c. in 10 minutes
d. in 37 minutes, which backed up vehicle traffic on the route for over an hour
5.) In the Abbey Road album cut titled “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” Maxwell Edison is majoring in:
a. Tennyson
b. venison
c. rapt attention
d. medicine
6.) Abbey Road was produced by:
a. George Martin
b. Phil Spector
c. Barry Gordy
d. Brian Epstein
7.) Abbey Road was recorded at:
a. EMI Studios in London
b. London Recording Studios in London
c. April Media Production in Plymouth, England
d. The Liverpool Recording Studio, near “The Cavern Club” where the band originally appeared
Which of the following Beatles songs are NOT
9.) Which Abbey Road song contains the lyrics: “It’s been a long, cold, lonely winter”?
a. Sun King
b. Something
c. Come Together
d. Here Comes the Sun
10.) A rumor arising as one interpretation of the famous Abbey Road cover photo was that:
a. it intentionally depicted a funeral procession, signaling the group’s imminent dissolution
b. “Paul was dead”
c. the group wanted to “stay within the lines” musically
d. the group didn’t want yet another traffic accident at the dangerous crosswalk
11.) Who wrote the Abbey Road song “Something”?
a. Ringo Starr
b. Lennon and McCartney
c. George Harrison
d. The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger
12.) What record label released Abbey Road?
a. Capitol Records
b. Apple Records
c. RCA Records
d. Polydor Records
Sources: Wikipedia; beatelsbible.com; genius.com; lyricsondemand.com; lyricsdeot. com; abbeyroad.thebeatles.com
c.; 12. b.(The Beatles’ own label)
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 our Oak Street Building, 3920 Oak St. (corner of Oak and Maple), just a block from the Chapel.
Please excuse our mess! We are currently renovating the inside and outside of our Oak Street building in order to create a more inviting environment for families and guests. We hope to have most of these improvements finished for our Christmas celebrations.
Coming Up
Current Sermon Series for November - “BE THANKFUL” - People are more content and
satisfied in life when they regularly give thanks. You are invited to join us for a month focused on gratefulness in preparation for Thanksgiving.
Mariemont Tree Lighting Event - Join us for this kickoff to the Christmas season on Dec. 7th from 5:30-8 p.m. in Old Town Square. We will co-sponsor with MCC the MHS Strings Orchestra and MHS Choir in the Memorial Chapel that evening, and we will have crafts, cookie decorating, and perform a nativity pageant by children from our community in our Oak Street Building (corner of Oak and Maple Streets). You won’t want to miss this annual event!
Ongoing
Wednesday Night Dinner - Join us Wednesdays, November 6 and 20 (the first and third Wednesday nights each month) in our Oak Street Building at 6 p.m. for dinner and engaging Bible discussion. RSVP for dinner by calling 513515-1551.
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 a.m. in the Oak Street Building fellowship hall.
Mariemont Community Church
Mariemontchurch.org
Denis Beausejour, Senior Pastor Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor Jamie Moore, Discipleship 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.
Coming Up
Join us at MCC for our Advent series, “The Christmas Before Christmas,” an amazing story of faith, grace, and destiny. December 1, 8, 16, 22, 24, and 29.
New Sunday Morning Sermon Series: “Walk the Talk with Jesus”, Sept. 8-Nov. 24. We will be exploring true maturity in Christ and true community as we walk together through challenges. Join us!
Joy in the Morning: Women’s Bible study is just beginning! Tuesdays, 9:00-11:15 a.m. There are several study groups available. We would love to have you. Contact Barb Leonard at tfleo@cinci. rr.com for more information.
Joy in the Evening: Women’s Bible study available on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Paula Ayer at ayerpaula@gmail.com for more information.
Ongoing
Weekly Prayer Meeting – Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish Center Hearth Room.
Joy Women’s Luncheon – Second Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Family Shop Sale – Second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m.-noon.
