Walking in Mariemont - Part Two
By Kristin Kalsem
Please enjoy this second installment of our Walking in Mariemont series. If you missed the first part, you can read it in the April edition of the Town Crier. Hard copies are available at the Mariemont Library as well as most businesses in The Promenade and The Square. You can also view all issues on the Town Crier Facebook page.
“I walk: I prefer walking.”
Jane Austen, Persuasion
When I ask my two terriers if they want to go on a walk, they go nuts—twirling around in happy circles, racing over to their leashes, wagging their tails, and barking until we head out the door. While I don’t literally jump for joy as they do, the truth is that the thought of a long walk on a bright sunny day excites me in the same way.
In 2013, I was invited to walk The Cotswold Way in England with a friend. Loving everything British, I immediately accepted, but soon realized that I was going to have to up my walking game. It would take preparation to ready my feet, body, and mind to traipse over hill and dale for many miles each day, for ten days in row. Luckily, I live in Mariemont, which is not only a walking community but a community of walkers. I was able to walk on trails, through the woods, and on low traffic streets--alone, with my dogs, or in the company of friends.
Since that time, walking has become one of my favorite things to do. During the summers, I walk national trails and hiking paths, mostly in England, but I have also walked in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Italy, and New Zealand. The rest of the year I enjoy trails in the Great Parks of Hamilton County; Cincinnati Parks like Ault and French; and nearby California Woods and Withrow Nature Preserves. But most of my
miles are logged right here in Mariemont, with no need to travel to find charm and natural beauty.
So why am I hooked on walking? Because I love how it makes me feel—a sentiment echoed by so many Mariemont walkers.
The Pennell family, for example, is a walking family. For years, it was difficult to go anywhere in Mariemont at any time of day without catching sight of Leslie, Mark, or one their three children out walking–usually with a Corgi or two in tow. Leslie enjoys walking every day because “the combination of fresh air and exercise is good for my body and soul.”
And research backs that up! Walking is
beneficial to physical health in so many ways. Among other things, it can boost immunity, enhance sleep, increase metabolism (which burns calories and prevents muscle loss), lessen joint pain, and improve digestion. It also has been found to reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.
But it’s that soul part--those mental, spiritual, and communal benefits—that so many walkers emphasize. Leslie takes long walks to clear her mind, and Shelley Reed finds it calming to walk with her dog Sam at dusk when the colors of the sky are so striking. Laura Gerberick is grateful to her restless dog Bear because she feels so refreshed when she takes
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Ann Foran and Leslie Pennell
Kiwanis Club Announces Graduation of Three Scholarship Recipients
The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont is excited to announce the graduation of three Scholarship Program recipients.
Erin Cash graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience and minor in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Erin is currently working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where her duties include studying hearing in kids and analysis of neuroimaging data. Erin was just accepted into the University of Cincinnati’s PhD program in Biomedical Informatics where she’ll begin a fouryear program in the fall.
Adrianna Henderson graduated this Spring from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Communication and a minor in Environmental Science. She continues her employment at the Deupree House as well as nannying, and will begin her Master’s Degree program this Fall. Adrianna hopes to join an organization where she can combine her passion for communication and environment science and effectively educate about sustainable practices.
Santi Martinez graduated this Spring from the University of Cincinnati with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and a minor in Marketing and received a certificate in Public Relations and Digital Engagement. Santi is currently employed with the Esquire Theatre Corporation, as well as interning in E-Sports/Public Relations with Game Day Communications, where he hopes to continue working full-time after graduation.
“Our goal has always been to help our students graduate with the least amount of debt possible,” said Jack Smith, who leads the scholarship program. “Beyond that, the ability to have an impact with these young people during one of the most important periods of their lives, is really what this is all about.”
The Mariemont Kiwanis Scholarship program awards over $10,000 each year to graduates of the Mariemont School District. The program uniquely provides scholarships beyond recipients’ first year of college, with many students, including their 3 recent graduates, receiving scholarship for their entire college career.
For information about how you can become more involved in serving our youth visit MariemontKiwanis.org.
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him outside for a walk. She admits that while she never looks out on a freezing day and thinks, “can’t wait to get outside,” when she bundles up and does it, it “completely resets the day.”
Sometimes walking alone offers just what we need – quiet time to think (or not), the opportunity to listen to an audiobook or the singing of birds, or the space in our busy lives to focus on and appreciate the present moment. Other times, it’s a great way to spend time with family and friends.
Jo and Alan Henning catch up on each other’s days on their evening walks. Jo explains that “our beloved dog LaRue was the original inspiration for our daily strolls, but now they have become a cherished part of our routine. We always enjoy seeing friends along the route-often the same folks we greeted on yesterday’s walk--but seeing the pair of bald eagles who occasionally perch in the trees along the bluff was a special thrill.”
Ann Foran enjoys walking with her husband Jim as well as with groups of friends, especially
since “walking is about the only way we are socializing these days.” But you won’t find her out with a dog. She recounted a story to me of a time about 10 years ago when an older couple who regularly walked their dog called out to her, “You always look so happy when you walk, you need a dog!” Not missing a beat, she replied, “Maybe not having a dog is why I’m so happy walking!“
Calm, refreshed, tranquil— both walking and being in nature have been shown to decrease stress. Our brains chemically respond to give us a sense of well-being. If all that isn’t enough, studies show that walking in nature sparks creativity and increases “joviality, vigor, attentiveness, and self-confidence.” Who wouldn’t want to increase his or her joviality?
we ended up walking a couple miles more than intended or we were laughing so hard that we kept having to slow down to catch our breath. A walk like that can make your day.”
Some of Leslie’s favorite Mariemont memories involve “walks with friends where we got so caught up in our conversation that
And that is why, like so many Mariemont residents: “I walk; I prefer walking.”
Sources: Prevention.com/Forbes.com
Trails Close to Mariemont
Trout Lily Trail, Withrow Nature Preserve 7075 Five Mile Road
https://www.greatparks.org/parks/ withrow-nature-preserve/withrownature-preserve-trail
W.M. Johnson Hills Park 7950 Bridle Road https://www.andersonparks.com/ uploads/Maps/JohnsonHillsMAP.pdf
Kelley Nature Preserve
297 OH-126 https://clermontparks.org/kelleynature-preserve/
Ault Park
5090 Observatory Avenue
https://www.cincinnatiparks.com/ parks-venues/east/ault-park/
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Shelley Reed with dog Sam and Kristin Kalsem with terriers Sydney and Maisie
Village Exemplar Celebrates 38 Years serving Mariemont
The National Exemplar Restaurant, a Mariemont neighborhood tradition, celebrated its 38-Year Anniversary the week of April 12. The week was filled with BOGO breakfast, half priced wine, Throwback Menu
features, Prosecco toasts and much more.
Exemplar Manager Lisa Hopkins said, “We thank all of our friends, neighbors and staff. We are proud to say ‘We built it from scratch, and we make it from scratch.’”
The National Exemplar Restaurant is locally-owned and locally-operated for 38 years and counting.
At left: A special “Thank You” to Julie Renner with Card My Yard for the fabulous Anniversary Wishes on Mariemont Square.
Above: An appearance from Mayor Bill Brown and Dr. Bob Keyes, A.K.A. Town Crier, made the week complete!
By Kim Beach
3 Sweet Girls Cakery Bakes Up Fun
Like every mom, Lisa Ebbert thought it would be fun to make some cupcakes with her young daughters. Little did she know she would be embarking on a sugary sweet adventure that would lead her to opening her own business and working alongside those same daughters.
Lisa grew up in St. Clairsville, Ohio, near the West Virginia border, and went off to Baldwin Wallace in Berea, Ohio, for her undergrad degree. She headed north to Connecticut for her grad school degree at St. Joseph’s and ended up in Cincinnati following graduation.
She met and married her husband, Fred, and they started a family that eventually included two daughters, Lauren and Kristen,
and their son, Aaron. Fred owns and operates two Aamco Transmission Shops (Liberty Twp. and Erlanger), and one of his businesses was actually the first location for Lisa’s business, 3 Sweet Girls Cakery.
Lisa and her girls began baking at home but then got so busy they had to move the operation to their current location at 7458 Montgomery Road (entrance on Stewart Road). They started baking cupcakes and cake pops but have expanded their selection to elaborately decorated cakes, cookies and many other custom creations. They also have Keto options and super fun and yummy birthday boxes you can order.
The business has 12 full- and parttime employees, and they hire many of their decorators from Cincinnati State’s Pastry Arts Program. Lisa credits their
3sweetgirlscakery Instagram account for expanding their business and giving life to the beautiful creations their decorators design.
3 Sweet Girls is a boutique bakery that is more focused on design than volume. The bakery itself is smaller, but has a trendy, community feel. Although Covid-19 has changed business, they still work with a lot of corporate accounts, weddings and events. Lisa also mentioned that online sales have boomed, and she sees this as an even bigger opportunity for 2021.
When asked what makes them unique, Lisa commented on many special qualities. “We are family-oriented, creative, detailed, high-quality, experienced, and serviceoriented.” 3 Sweet Girls is very involved
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with the community and supports many organizations, including the Pink Ribbon Girls, Stepping Stones, the Dragonfly Foundation, and Women Helping Women. They are also the official bakery for both the Flying Pig Marathon and the Queen Bee Half-Marathon.
The Ebberts have been in Mariemont for three years and love their home on Haines Street. Lisa explained their reasoning for moving to the Village, “We never saw our neighbors where we lived before. We love walking outside and seeing people we know in this perfect little town.” They are also close to their daughter, Kristen, who lives just a few blocks away in Madison Place. The Ebberts dogs, Daisy (mini goldendoodle) and Izzy (black pug), are also enjoying their new town where they get walked regularly. Lisa also enjoys pilates and tennis when she’s not busy baking. When the Ebberts aren’t in Mariemont, they enjoy visiting Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., with their family.
If you haven’t tried 3 Sweet Girls Cakery,
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L-R: Lauren, Kristen and Lisa
check them out online or on Instagram for your next occasion or just for a special treat. Find them at https://3sweetgirlscakery. com/ or 3sweetgirlscakery
You will delight in the amazing creations by Lisa and her daughters, Lauren Knight and Kristen Ebbert. Enjoy!
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MHS Distinguished Alumni Nominations Open
Do you know a Mariemont High School Alumni who has made significant contributions in their career or personal endeavors? The Mariemont School Foundation wants to hear from you!
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Mariemont High School Distinguished Alumni Award. This award recognizes MHS alumni who graduated 10+ years ago and who have notably distinguished themselves by their significant contributions in their chosen career, trade, civic duties, philanthropy, arts, sciences, or other fields. Nominees may be living or deceased.
Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be recognized during the Fall 2021 Mariemont Homecoming Weekend. A permanent, dedicated space at Mariemont High School also honors recipients.
To nominate someone or for more information, please visit the MSF website at https://www. mariemontschoolfoundation.org/ distinguished-alumni-all or call the Mariemont School Foundation at (513) 2727509. Nominations are due May 31, 2021.
Tennis, Pickleball Update
By Linda Bartlett
It’s May! Time to pick up your racket and head outdoors to the Mariemont courts. The MHS boys tennis season is winding down and Dave and Tracy are ramping up their offerings. Your memberships cover most of the staffing and maintenance expenses, so please go to Mariemont.org/Lifestyle/ Tennis and sign up today!
Don’t forget, on May 31, MTA will again sponsor the annual “Memorial Day Tennis Games,” beginning at 10:30 a.m. following the Memorial Day Parade. Dave will organize a round robin format with fun prizes awarded at the end. Beverages and snacks will be available. Players of all skill levels, members, and nonmembers are welcome. We hope you’ll join us!
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By Mary Alice Maze
It’s all about the colors!
The great outdoors provides a display of color that is so welcome after a long winter. Mother nature provides beauty with the change of seasons that is much anticipated by gardeners and is often the inspiration for artists as well. It is all about the colors!
As we head through spring and on toward summer, we notice in our neighborhoods the different colors of spring bringing cheer to our lives with yellow daffodils and red tulips, white and pink flowering dogwood trees, purple violets and yellow dandelions, and the grass becoming even greener with each passing day.
The first ever Art in Bloom at The Barn was held in March. Six talented Garden Club of Mariemont members were pleased to present three floral interpretations of paintings created by the Brush and Palette group.
Despite the pandemic, it was an event that was enjoyed by many and sure to become a tradition. It provided a taste of spring to the Garden Club members as they worked with various colors of plants and flowers to create their displays.
It is interesting how the artist’s palette
of colors and those found in nature and used by a gardener are often time one in the same. Whether it is a trowel and plants or a brush and oil’s, gardener’s and artists are both appreciative of all the colors provided by Mother Nature with which to create.
We thank the community for their support of both The Barn and the Garden Club and look forward to another collaborative effort in the future.
We are happy to invite you to our next “event,” our annual plant sale! Join us Saturday May 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Village lawn in front of the municipal building located on Wooster Pike. You will enjoy the display of colors provided by beautiful hanging baskets from The Garden Shack, lively colors from geraniums and annuals, and the promise of color provided by perennials. When creating your garden oasis at home this year, it is all about the colors!
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By Rex Bevis
Mariemont Mergers
Spring is here, and it truly is a season of new beginnings - particularly in 2021 as we regain control from the year of COVID-19. What seems to happen in the springtime of our lives is the blossoming of summer romances. And where better to start these romances than right here in the Village.
The Staff of the Mariemont Town Crier sought out couples who grew up here, met in Mariemont - some moved away, but then returned – and raised their families here. There are many of these couples in our community, and several with their abbreviated stories are featured in this article.
Abby and Max Mongenas are one such couple. Now residents of Bramble Hill Drive, Abby and Max met as sophomores in History class at Mariemont High School. Following
graduation from MHS, both attended Miami University so, yes, they are Miami Mergers as well as Wedded Warriors. Following graduation from Miami, they married and moved to Columbus to begin their lives together. Desiring to be closer to family, three years later they returned home. Both sets of parents, Amy and Ed Mongenas, and Melissa and Ward Mathis, remain in the area. Grandparents and parents are very proud of 16-month-old Ellie.
Margaret and Alex Jevic, residents of Nolen Circle, also met at Mariemont High School. Margaret had accompanied her family on a business-related relocation to Brazil for a couple of years, returning after her Junior year of high school. She and Alex met at this time. Following graduation from Mariemont High School, Margaret attended Miami University, while Alex enrolled at the University of Cincinnati. Later, Alex transferred to Miami’s School of Business.
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Max, Abby, and baby Ellie Mongenas
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Both graduated from Miami in 2015 and were married that summer. They knew that they wanted to return to Mariemont and were happy when they found their home on Nolen Circle. The Jevics are proud parents of four-and-a-halfyear-old Ben and eleven-month-old Ella.
Vicki and Steve Quiambao, residents of Rembold Avenue, met at the Mariemont Swim Pool when Vicki was 15 and Steve was 17. Following graduation, Steve attended the University of Tampa. Although separated during this time, their lives together were “meant to be.” The Quiambaos married and lived in Tampa, moving back a couple of years later to Murray Avenue before settling into their home on Rembold. Their children are Kaitlyn, a Mariemont High School senior, and David, in Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati.
Linda and Rob Bartlett, residents of Mound Way, graduated from MHS in '79 and '81 respectively. They met in 1983 at the Mariemont Swim Pool. Does that sound familiar? Following graduation from Mariemont High School, Rob attended Purdue University. Linda departed for
Duke University and subsequently graduated from the University of Cincinnati. Following both college graduations, Rob and Linda returned together to Duke University as a married couple in order for Rob to obtain a Master of Business Administration Degree. A career at Procter & Gamble took the Bartletts to Greenville, South Carolina, back to Cincinnati, and then a three year assignment in Costa Rica. With both sets of parents here in Mariemont, Rob and Linda knew that they would return. Two of the Bartlett children, Maria and Scott, are here in Cincinnati. Their son, DJ, lives in Arlington, Virginia.
Connie and Scott Hamlin, residents of Miami Bluff Drive, met in junior high and began dating as sophomores at Mariemont High School. Following graduation Scott attended the University of Cincinnati and Connie attended Indiana University. Connie spent a year abroad in Spain as part of her Indiana University experience, after which the two of them rekindled their relationship during their senior years of college. Following graduation and marriage, they returned to Cincinnati, settling into Mariemont in 1989. They both knew that Mariemont was home! Their children are Ally in Baltimore, Maryland; Leah in in Los Angeles; and Mark currently serving in the US Army in Alaska.
As mentioned previously there are many other families in Mariemont who met in Mariemont and became Mariemont Mergers. The common themes for their return are, of course, family still in the Village and a remembrance that Mariemont is a great place to raise a family.
If I were a betting man, I would bet that there will be spring and summer romances begun at Mariemont High School and the Mariemont Swim Pool that will result in yet an additional generation of Wedded Warriors.
Middle, top: Linda and Rob Bartlett; directly above: The Jevics - Margaret, Alex, Benjamin (4), Ella (11 months); directly below: Vicki and Steve Quiambao – Married Oct. 8. 1988; bottom of page: Scott and Connie Hamlin
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Elementary Principal to Speak with Local Theater on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
By Jackie Miesle, MPI Marketing Chair
Mariemont Players, Inc. (MPI), one of Cincinnati’s oldest and most treasured community theaters, is working to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion in its organization and the community. The theater is releasing video content, exploring topics relevant to this effort. We are excited to present a conversation with Ericka Simmons, Principal of Mariemont Elementary School and Director of Equity and Inclusion for Mariemont City Schools, to cover these important topics and her role in Mariemont Schools.
Mariemont Players, Inc. believes that diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our organization, and it is our goal to create a culture of inclusion—whereby we encourage, value, and promote the various insights, opinions, and talents of our diverse community. When the theater is ready to safely reopen, we intend to continue these efforts and amplify diverse voices through our work.
The recording of our conversation with Ericka Simmons will be available June 1, 2021 and can be found at www.mariemontplayers.com, and on the Mariemont Players, Inc. Facebook page. We look forward to continuing the conversations in the Mariemont community.
Ericka Simmons, Principal of Mariemont Elementary School and Director of Equity and Inclusion for Mariemont City Schools
Schools Mariemont High School Seniors Look Back on a ‘Not so Normal’ Year
By McKenzie Zobrist, MHS Journalism Student and Senior
On March 12, 2020, students were sent home for distance learning due to COVID-19. Over a year later, Mariemont students are back in their classrooms - new classrooms. The newly remodeled high school has finished the first stage of its construction and will be completed in August 2021.
With an array of new experiencestemperature tests, masks, online and new classrooms, distancing, and modified extracurriculars - seniors have a variety of feelings about their final year of high school.
Senior Diamond Huff explained, “I feel like the rug got dragged out from under me. I was looking forward to all those senior traditions and finally being at the top of the school, but it didn’t turn out like how I pictured it freshman year.”
Students had to modify their expectations, but learned to make the most of it. Senior Sam Flerlage said, “Going into this year, I had to adjust my expectations of what I wanted and let go of the experiences seniors had in years past.” She explained, “It was disappointing because this is what you wait all of high school for, but I had to reevaluate and be grateful for the experiences we did still get in some capacity.”
Because COVID-19 put a wrench in some experiences, students created new ones. Senior Adelyn Holliday said, “My friend group missed out on homecoming and snowball, just like everyone else did, but we focused on spending more time together and finding new and fun things to do.” Holliday, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club leader, explained how the club couldn’t meet in person this year, but instead, they created a social media account to keep in touch.
Most students seem to share the same gratitude for the effort put into making their lives seem normal this past year. Flerlage explained, “For the circumstances we are under, it could have been worse. I definitely miss what we could
Despite stadium capacity restrictions, seniors got first dibs at extra tickets to cheer on the MHS football team!
have had, but you can’t spend your whole year dwelling on what could have been, rather, spend it appreciating what you can have.”
Senior Nick Comer, member of the State Champion boys soccer team, mentioned how soccer was different because of social distancing and mask wearing, but he was still grateful for the season. He said, “All of the annoying regulations were worth it because we were still able to have team chemistry, and we were able to actually have a season.”
Comer, who will attend Virginia Tech next year, feels there’s hope for a more normal school year next year. “I personally believe that all of the vaccines will be out to the public this year, so everything will be generally back to normal. I’d just say the masks are here to stay for a bit longer.”
Ellie Trubisky, who will attend Miami University next year, agreed. “I feel like next school year will be closer to normal, but I still think there will be obstacles with some social events.”
More than anything, seniors are excited to see what next year brings. Trubisky said, “I’m most looking forward to making new friends and facing these challenges with new people.“
Senior Tyler Urton, who will take a break from school next year, explained, “I look forward to next year and figuring out what I’m going to do next.”
With a bright future ahead of them, seniors feel this year helped them grow. Senior Kyle Croll explained, “There were a lot of changes this year, but I feel like we’ve learned a lot about determination, and perseverance, and making the most out of what we have.”
Flerlage said, “Obviously, if I could redo this year without COVID, I would. Other than that, I wouldn’t redo much because I learned that I can’t take things for granted, and took advantage of every opportunity I could.”
Through the obstacles 2020-2021 has brought, all have grown from the situation and look forward to what the future holds.
By Kimberly Flick, MariElders Transportation Coordinator
Hooking up the garden hose and cranking on the spigot is about one of the most affirming signs that the Spring season is in full swing. If the urge to plant something comes over you, do not hesitate! Let the farmer, artist, magician, or kid in you out in the warm air and sunshine to grow your 2021 miracle. In the months ahead, you’ll reap the benefits in more ways than baskets of tomatoes and Ball jars full of flowers on the kitchen sill.
Researchers, psychologists and doctors agree that there are significant health benefits to gardening. The daily process of gently tending your plants gradually builds strength, improves motor functioning and decreases stress. Your positive mental well-being will bloom right along with your zucchinis and zinnias.
Gardening provides low impact aerobic exercise, which produces the “happy hormones” serotonin and dopamine while decreasing cortisol – the stress hormone. Your muscle strength and flexibility will gradually increase. Be sure to take a few minutes to do some gentle
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stretches beforehand, to minimize the risk of soreness or injury, improve your balance and muscle control. It’s important to hydrate before, during and after you work in the garden. You are in charge of how much work you do, so be sensible and start SLOWLY. You’ll have the entire Summer and Autumn to enjoy gardening. There’s no rush. The CDC considers 2.5 hours per week spent gardening can decrease health risks in seniors.
The routines of gardening encourage mindfulness and engage all of your senses. It can reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, and result in healthier eating -if you grow the vegetables that you like and they’re simple to prepare for a meal. Plus, what neighbor would turn down your surplus of bell peppers, just picked cucumbers, or fresh cut flowers?
Choose the time of day so that you’re only exposed to a moderate amount of sunshine. Sunscreen, a sun hat, gloves, stable shoes and long sleeves are in fashion when tending your garden. Planters, raised beds and vertical gardens are great modifications if bending, reaching and lifting are difficult. Invest in tools and equipment that are easy to use. With the right approach,
youngsters can lend a hand and learn.
Native plant gardening needs less tending and does not require fertilizers and pesticides. The deep root systems of many native Midwestern plants such as wild geranium, butterfly weed, and black-eyed Susan increase the soil’s capacity to store water, which can reduce runoff. In time, you’ll be creating habitats for much needed pollinators like honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
There’s plenty of online information specific to our area about plants that attract pollinators. Native plant nurseries are close by too. The Cincinnati Nature Center website is a good resource. Under the “Conservation” tab you’ll find the No Mow Nano Preserve Challenge. A PDF with info on creating your own backyard habitat will give you lots of ideas. Maybe you can include an area with a chaise lounge for a welldeserved siesta in the shade.
Colors and flavors, good health and a fresh outlook can bloom all around you, so dig in and get the most out of the beautiful weeks ahead.
Yeah, but what about the cicadas?! You mean Brood X? Any day now! And they’ll be a part of our world ‘til the end of June. Aside from being loud (the males nearing 96 decibels) they don’t do any real damage. We’ve been through more than a year of a Global Pandemic! Are we going to let a few million, thumb-length, red-eyed flying insects bombarding our yard bother us?
By Elizabeth Wood
Mariemont’s Resident “Goetta Guy”
Tom Feie has always enjoyed time in the kitchen, but it wasn’t until he retired from a 34-year career at AT&T that his culinary passions turned into a business—one with deep family roots and a savory Cincinnati-centric product.
A Cincinnati native, Tom recalls fond memories of making homemade goetta with his mother. They used Tom’s grandmother’s recipe, hand-grinding the meat with a Griswold No. 2. The recipe was heavier on meat than oats—just the way Tom’s dad preferred it. Tom’s parents fried the goetta in a skillet on the stove and served it to their five children with eggs and toast.
As Tom’s parents aged, Tom took over the tradition of cooking the family goetta recipe. He prepared it several times a year, passing it out to friends and family. Then, one Sunday morning, fate took Tom’s goetta into its own hands. Tom had prepared a batch for some volunteers at his church. Someone asked if Tom could package and sell his goetta, to which he responded, “I guess so.” Word got out, and within a few weeks, Tom was dubbed “the goetta guy” around the church halls.
The name stuck, and so did the business. In October 2019, The Goetta Guy was officially incorporated. At first, Tom prepared his goetta in his home kitchen on Settle Road, where he’s lived since 1988. Today, he works out of The Governor’s kitchen in Milford, where the product is on the menu. It’s also for sale at Lehr’s Prime Market in Milford. Tom hopes to expand with more restaurant partnerships in the future.
The Goetta Guy sells five goetta versions: original (beef and pork), chicken, Cajun chicken, habanero chicken, and vegan. His best-seller, the original, stays mostly true to his grandmother’s recipe, though he substitutes dehydrated onions for freshly chopped ones and amps up the seasonings. He adds nutmeg, like his mother did, and keeps the signature high meat-to-oat ratio. Bay leaves flavor the broth, and high-quality cuts of pork shoulder and chuck roast provide the fibrous fatty filling.
The vegan, his third-best seller, is a challenging but popular product. Anchored with pinhead or steel-cut oats, the recipe includes chickpeas, mushrooms, kale, carrots, parsnips, and a slew of seasonings. “You have to cook it longer to make it more chunky. It
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Tom Feie the “Goetta Guy”
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has to be thick because it doesn’t have the meat fibers,” Tom said.
Tom’s favorite? The habanero chicken, the spiciest of the choices.
All versions are fully cooked, sliced, frozen, sealed, and ready to fry straight from the freezer with just a small bit of butter or oil. About 200 unique customers from 14 states—from Maine to Washington—have purchased and enjoyed goetta from The Goetta Guy. Tom delivers orders to Mariemont and the surrounding neighborhoods, but many
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customers opt to simply pick it up from his porch.
For research purposes (which I didn’t mind whatsoever), I bought and fried up my own batch of original goetta from The Goetta Guy. It’s delightfully flavorful and finishes surprisingly light for a meat-forward patty. I fried mine in butter over medium heat and it crisped to perfection in about six minutes per side. Seconds were consumed, and I had to refrain myself from making thirds.
Though The Goetta Guy has certainly
gained traction since its inception, Tom doesn’t want the operation growing too large. It currently requires about 10 hours per week, and that’s the perfect amount for this hobby enthusiast. “I’m never going to become rich with this, but it’s something where I can make a little money and enjoy spreading the joy of what we’ve always enjoyed as a family,” Tom said.
Visit TheGoettaGuy.com to place your order, or email Tom directly at TheGoettaGuy@ gmail.com to coordinate a cash or Venmo order.
Scramblers Now Open on
Wooster Pike
Scramblers has opened a new location serving breakfast and lunch to Mariemont and surrounding communitites. Originally “Cafe Marie’s,” Scramblers describes itself as "dedicated to treating their guests like family and providing unmatched service." They opened their original location in 1989.
The newest Scramblers opened on April 7 at 7453 Wooster Pike in the former
Flipdaddy's location. Find more info and view the menu at: https://scramblersrestaurants. com/whatshatchin/ Open daily 6:30-3 p.m. You can follow Scramblers on FB and Insta and Twitter.
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Big Trees, Little Trees; Old Trees, New Trees
By Margaret Jevic
Flowers are blooming, trees are leafing out, and pollen is in the air. Ah, spring, and a return to the gorgeous canopy of trees we all know and love. The streets of Mariemont are lined with beautiful trees providing shade, clean air, and shelter and food for wildlife. Have you ever stopped to think how our trees came to be? Who planted them? When?
With a little digging, archival receipts of purchase provided by the Mariemont Preservation Foundation take us back to 1952 when the Village of Mariemont purchased over 300 trees and set about planting them around the community in what appears to be quick succession. While we can’t know exactly when each tree was planted, there’s a good chance the Village experienced a tree boom in the early 1950s. Red maples seemed to be the tree of choice with the majority of purchase orders. It’s no wonder since maples grow relatively large, offer abundant shade, and put on a stunning fall show.
Local resident Dr. Richard (Dick) Wendel lives on Hammerstone Way, and has been there for over 50 years. When his family moved into their home in 1963, they enjoyed the walkability and beauty of Mariemont. This sentiment is echoed by so many of us who prioritize living here for these intangible things the Village has to offer. Dr. Wendel remembers a line of then-new homes and maple trees along Hammerstone. His maple was small enough for his son to climb to the top and raking was “a
small job.” Now, his tree is taller than his house and a statement in the landscape (not to mention a much larger raking job).
It seems Villagers of the ‘50s were committed to the future of our tree landscape because nearly every home on every street was designated to receive a tree. Other letters also indicate residents were able to work with the Village to receive multiple trees as well as include on the Village order trees for other parts of their property. Much of that effort has had positive effects on Mariemonthelping us grow to be the Tree City we are today.
However, without any kind of formal program, maintenance and diversification was lacking. Planting mostly a monoculture of trees poses a few issues. If disease appears, it spreads rapidly and can take out an entire street (or town) of trees. Planting many trees at the same time poses a similar problem when the tree population ages out of its urban life, creating a mass loss of big, old trees as Dr. Wendel bore witness to on Hammerstone. He remembers that at first his street was heavily lined with trees. Over the years, as the trees aged, they were taken down one by one until just a handful of mature trees remain. Losing many mature trees all at once is an expensive
problem for the Village as well as an aesthetic Achilles heel.
Most of us are probably passively aware of the comings and goings of our Village trees, but make the assumption that someone is in charge and there’s a plan in place. Though various
Hammerstone Way is one of Mariemont’s many beautiful, treelined streets.
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forms of a plan have been implemented to various degrees over the years, there has never been a formal tree committee dedicated to the project. Mariemont’s Service Department has been the primary body in charge of our trees, working tirelessly to keep up with maintenance, removal, planting, and planning - a tall order.
To better serve our tree population and take some of the burden off of the Service Department, a council-approved tree committee was formed over the winter and has been working toward various goals in regard to our urban forest. Made up of people of various backgrounds and expertise, tackling the problem of mass die-off is a top priority for the tree committee. The hope is to be able to effectively inventory current trees, formulate a maintenance plan, keep trees as healthy as
possible for as long as possible, and curate a plan for the future.
Four tree committee members are taking formal courses offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Department because getting this right is critically important. Implementing the best techniques taught by the region’s experts is time-intensive but vitally important for the development and health of our own urban forest (different from a wild forest where some trees can live hundreds of years. Trees in an urban setting tend to have a curtailed lifespan.)
Properly planting a tree in the first place, followed by well-executed maintenance can help a tree live its fullest and best life. This keeps overall expenses down, and gives us our
fullest experience of a tree over the course of its life. Age diversity by staggering planting years is another component of a healthy urban forest, as it protects against mass tree loss.
Having trees around helps clean our air, lock in carbon from the atmosphere, lower our cooling bills in the summer, and give us that essence of Mariemont we all crave.
One of my favorite landscapers, Roger Cook from This Old House, always talks about the importance of having the right plant in the right place. In order to safeguard our trees for the future, the tree committee will work to diversify (species and age), plant native, maintain, and most importantly, plant the right tree in the right place for ourselves, our children, and the future stewards of this town.
Girl Scouts: Babysitting, Community Cleanup, Tent Camping and More
By Ellie Haynes, Troop 40829
The 9th Grade Mariemont Girl Scouts Troop 40829 has been very busy! We held our very first annual Easter Egg fundraiser, which was a huge success; thank you to everyone who ordered eggs for your support. We look forward to doing it again next year.
We are actively planning for some summer babysitting (stay tuned on Facebook and Nextdoor Mariemont for more details). Inspired by the third grade Troop, we also volunteered at Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank in April. Next up, we are planning on cleaning up the streets of Mariemont near the Bell Tower and Boathouse.
We are elated to go on our first tent camping trip this May! We learned more about outdoor essentials from the experts at RRT in Milford, and cannot wait to use our new knowledge during our camping trip. Sixth Grade Troop 45352 hopes to wrap up the year with a hike and an escape room, and they are very excited for this.
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Robert Forsee Jr., President
Troop 40829 learned about outdoor essentials at RRT in Milford, and put together eggs for their Easter Egg fundraiser.
By Kim Beach
Free Dancing at the Bell Tower, Anyone?
When the pandemic hit, Jess Evans, Founder of Dance Factory Fitness, couldn’t believe that she wouldn’t be teaching her high energy Dance Cardio class with a cultlike following for three whole weeks! Within 48 hours, Jess was teaching her first virtual
classes on Instagram live for all of her clients who had paid for “real” classes that she could not provide.
Little did she know, we would all be home for a very long time, and she would be forced to operate her business completely virtually out of her tiny living room. After a month
of teaching every day live on Instagram, Jess launched her virtual subscription platform “WERK from Home,” which gives clients unlimited access to all kinds of home workouts including Dance Cardio, Sculpt, Kids Fit, Hip Hop Cardio, and “quickie” 10-15 minute classes, for only $14.99/month.
But, it didn’t stop there. She also launched her own equipment line including 1LB “sculpt bands” for your ankles and wrists, gliders and a resistance band, because even she didn’t have any equipment at home to use. As fun as it was to pivot the business and delve head first into new aspects of virtual fitness, Jess was really missing teaching her class to a large group.
With the unfortunate death of George Floyd, and the world around her in a very sad state, Jess felt like she needed to do something. She decided to host a donationbased Pop Up class - safely, outside in Dogwood Park. Over 60 people attended on Saturday, June 13th, and Dance Factory raised over $725, which was donated to the NAACP Cincinnati chapter. It was the first in-person class Jess had taught in four months, and her clients begged for her to continue these park pop up classes. So, she did.
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Every Sunday morning she hosted her famous dance cardio class in Dogwood Park with 20-60+ clients “social disDANCING” in the park, rain or shine. If you have walked by Dogwood Park on a Sunday morning in the last 10 months, you have probably seen the large group dancing and working out. They have danced in the pouring rain and have danced when it was as low as 16 degrees in early February. The best part is, it is completely free!
The Park Pop Up will continue all spring and summer long, and Jess wants to encourage everyone to come out and give it a try. “You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy our dance cardio class. It is for everyone, and if anything, it is a really fun way to get out of your house, catch up with a friend, enjoy some great music and get a killer workout! I
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love giving back to my community and keep everyone dancing during this crazy time” she said.
The Dance Factory Fitness Park Pop Up is hosted every Sunday at 10 a.m. in Dogwood Park with no sign up required. Cancellation notices are posted on their Instagram page @dancefactoryfitness and on their website at dancefactoryfitness. com.
Jess Evans
Sizzling Days Ahead at The Barn
Thanks to the generosity of the William G. & Mary Jane Helms Charitable Foundation and Plaza Art, artists from around the TriState region will have an opportunity to win cash and prizes for their work through The Barn’s annual Mariemont Paint-Out.
The entry process begins on May 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. and on May 15 from 7 – 9 a.m., when artists must bring their blank canvases or papers to The Barn for stamping.
Completed and framed entries must be submitted by 4 p.m for the competition.
At 6 p.m. on May 15, The Barn will open the gallery doors for exhibition and purchase. Visitors can meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. The show will be open from 68 p.m., May 15. Prizes include the following: $500 First Place; $250 Second Place; $100 Third Place. Judge’s Choice Award: $150 Gift Card to Plaza Art.
The show runs through May 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Downtown resident Josie Gearhart, a graduate of the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, will serve as judge. Gearhart holds a BFA and MFA and is a member of The Cincinnati Art Club.
“I once read that no matter where life takes you, the place where you stand at any moment is holy ground… paint that moment of joy and give it all the love you can,” she said.
Entry Fee: $40 and $45 for walk-ins on May 15. Upon sale, the artist will donate a 30 percent commission to The Barn.
To register, go to thebarnatregfox.com/ mpo2021.
Nice Threads!
The Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists invite the public to visit their annual show at The Barn. The show runs from June 6-14. More than 20 artists will present between 35-40 pieces of work.
“Our contemporary work ranges from representational to abstract, and showcases a myriad of techniques for working with fabric and fiber,” said Sally Lloyd, event spokesperson, whose work is pictured below.
Galllery hours: Mondays-Fridays (10 a.m. -2 p.m.) and Weekends (1 - 4 p.m.)
The Barn Painters are Back
The Barn Painters return to The Barn for their 2021 exhibition, Summer Takes Flight. Fourteen artists with very different styles, subjects and palettes come together to welcome the beginning of summer. The group, which meets weekly, welcomes the public to view these new works in oil beginning with a meet-the-artists reception on June 18 from 6-9 p.m. Viewing hours continue 1-4 p.m. on June 19 and 20. Participating artists include Cynthia Annett, Jeanne Bossart, Barbara Brown, Tina Getter, Amy Griffin, Bea Horowitz, Kym Kuenning, Kathy McCord, Alleen Manning, Marie Nicholson, Linda
Stransky, Anne Tyndall, Michele Vollman, and instructor Jan Boone.
Summer Camp at The Barn for Grades 1-12
For a list of options, please visit https:// thebarn.regfox.com/camp2021. Camp runs from July 5-9 from 9 a.m.- Noon.
Run with the Hogs
The Hog Bristle Painters show exhibits through May 11 in the Lindner Gallery. Tuesdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and on weekends 2-4 p.m. Twenty percent of its proceeds will support Barn programs.
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Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center
Classes
Mondays
Watercolor with Nancy Neville. 12-3.
Wednesdays
Watercolors with Bruce Neville. Ongoing. 6-8 p.m. Sign up anytime.
Japanese Flower Arranging. Sogetsu Ikebana. Second Wednesday of each month. 6-8 p.m.
Fridays
Japanese Flower Arranging. Sogetsu Ikebana. Fourth Friday of each month. 10 a.m.-Noon
Open Painting Studio with Charlie Berger. TGIF! Acrylic, Oil and Pastel. 1-4 p.m. Please reserve your spot at charlieberger3@gmail.com or 513-212-2679.
Saturdays
Much Better Drawing with Charlie Berger. 9 a.m. – Noon. Call 513-212-2679 or write charlieberger3@gmail.com. to reserve your spot.
Learn to Paint the Bob Ross Way with Gary Waits. 1-6 p.m. May 15. Ages 16 and older.
Sundays
Learn to Paint the Bob Ross Way with Gary Waits. May 16, June 20. Ages 16 and older.
For more information about classes, please visit artathebarn.com.
Interested in Teaching?
Do you have a passion for fiber arts, calligraphy, creative writing, painting, drawing, flower arranging, making jewelry or prints? You can share your expertise and earn extra income by holding a class at The Barn. You can choose the format that works best for you—weekly, one-day, workshops offering class times in the morning, afternoon, or
evening, including weekends.
Each teaching studio is large, well-lit, and well-equipped for art classes, including chairs, tables, tabourets, drop cloths, easels, drawing boards, and sewing machines. The Barn has just added medical-grade HEPA filtration for extra safety. Up to nine students can provide a social distance in each classroom. The Barn requires the use of masks.
The Barn is Still Shingling
The Barn is selling personalized shingles for $25 cleverly disguised as a time capsule. It will bear your recipient’s name along with an optional message and photo from you. This
shingle gift should last a century, ensuring The Barn can continue to welcome the community for amazing art experiences for generations. To donate securely online, click on the Donate button at artatthebarn.org.
Honoring a Mission
A huge thank-you is in order for all of those who contributed The Barn’s Campaign Drive. If anyone is still interested in making a donation, please call 513-272-3700.
The Barn, also known as The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. For a complete list of summer events go to artatthebarn.org and click on Exhibits.
And so with the sunshine and the great burst of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with summer.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Courtesy of Town & Country
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ORTHODONTIST
Dr Edward J Wnek… extensive experience and education… a personal approach to each and every patient… and outstanding outcomes! For a beautiful healthy smile, contact us for your personal consultation at 513-271-5265, or visit us at www.wnekorthodontics.com.
Edward J Wnek DDS,MS • Mariemont Square
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At press time, no current Village Council minutes were available for publication. Please visit www.mariemont.org for up -to-date information.
VILLAGE NEWS
In 2015 Don Keyes was appointed to the position of Building Department Administrator. Don improved the living standards of numerous residents by enforcing housing and tenant codes through regular apartment inspections, providing permits to residents needing housing improvements, and helping maintain the historic integrity and preservation of homes and buildings in Mariemont. He also began the process of organizing and digitizing blueprints and past plans that had accumulated over decades. But Don was an integral member of this community long before being appointed to the Building Department.
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4th at Dogwood Park. Donations are necessary to keep this Mariemont tradition going. If you are interested in helping you may send a check to the Village of Mariemont at 6907 Wooster Pike. Thank you for your support! Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.
Outstanding Citizen Award –Thank you to everyone who turned in a nomination this year. Mayor Bill Brown will announce the Outstanding Citizen and congratulate the recipient immediately before the fireworks show on July 4th.
Shred Day – Free and open to the community on May 22 from 9-11 a.m. at the Municipal Building. Village of Mariemont residents may bring paper documents that require shredding. NOTE: Please remove staples, binder clips, and paper clips. Any bound material must be removed from binding.
Council Representatives
Rob Bartlett robbartlettcouncil@gmail.com
Avia Graves aviagraves@gmail.com
Marcy Lewis marcylewiscouncil@gmail.com
Maggie Palazzolo magpal00@gmail.com
Kelly Rankin kellrankincouncil@gmail.com
Joe Stelzer joestelzercouncil@gmail.com
Mayor: Bill Brown mayor@mariemont.org
– 3:30 p.m. If you are unavailable during those hours a check will be mailed to you.
Mariemont Swim Club – The pool will open on May 29. To register for a pool membership:
Mr. Keyes has played an active role as a citizen of the Village of Mariemont dating back almost 50 years. Don and his late wife of 60 years, Peggy, raised their family here. He served the Village over the decades and is the current President-Elect of the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont and as a past President and member of Mariemont Preservation Foundation, where he continues to serve as a board member. Don also was a founding member of the Mariemont Civic Association and of the Village Church of Mariemont.
In March of 2021 Don announced his retirement from the Building Department. His assistant, Aileen Beatty, is currently handling the building department duties. Don’s retirement will certainly be full with his volunteer work and as his two sons and their families, a new puppy, and his six grandchildren, including new granddaughter Peggy, are sure to keep him busy and enjoying his time at home. He will be dearly missed in the office. We thank Don for his many years of service and wish him well!
News from the Village Office:
Memorial Day – Village Offices will be closed on May 31 for Memorial Day. There will not be a parade this year.
July 4th Fireworks - The Independence Day fireworks show will be held on Sunday July
Trash Sticker Buyback – “2021 Trash Sticker Buyback” forms are available in the lobby of the Municipal Building and on the website at www. mariemont.org. Unused yellow trash stickers and the completed buyback form may be mailed or dropped off at the Administration Office, 6907 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, OH 45227.
If returning 10 or more stickers: Refunds $20.00 and over will be issued via check and mailed to your address. Please return your stickers and completed form by June 4th.
If returning less than 10 stickers: Call 513271-3246, option #3, to make arrangements for a cash refund under $20. Cash refunds may be collected May 3 – June 4 at the Administration Office, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.
“Over 80 Years of Service”
• Register online on the Village website at www.mariemont.org using a credit card. (Preferred)
• Bring your completed application and payment to the In-Person Registration on Thursday May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mariemont Pool, 6000 Mariemont Avenue, or
• Mail your completed application with a check payable to the Village of Mariemont to Jordan Schad, 6907 Wooster Pike
You can also drop off your completed application and payment by May 24 at the Village Office, there will be a bin in the lobby of the Municipal Building at 6907 Wooster Pike. (The Village office cannot accept cash. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable to the Village of Mariemont.)
Don Keyes
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New ORA Permit Allows Alcohol Outside in Designated Areas
By Suzy Weinland
On April 1, the Ohio Department of Commerce approved a section of Mariemont that includes much of Mariemont Square and part of the Mariemont Historic District to be a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). This means patrons of DORA-approved establishments may exit the premises with an opened container and consume that alcoholic beverage within the DORA boundaries during the hours and days of the week established by the Village.
Councilwoman Maggie Palazzolo explained that DORA basically “suspends” the open container law within a defined space and for the time periods set forth by the municipality. “Milford, Loveland, The Banks downtown, Cheviot and several other surrounding communities also have DORA designations. They are in areas with a lot of restaurants and outdoor events. Having an area like that in Mariemont will allow patrons to order alcohol at any of the specified locations and walk around outside, within the area.”
Restaurants with current liquor permits who are part of the DORA include: Mariemont Theatre; The Quarter Bistro; Mio’s Pizzeria; Mariemont Inn-The National Exemplar; The
Dilly Bistro, Bar and Bottle Shop; and The Emery Mariemont. Palazzolo said Mariemont will be putting up signs with a defined map of the DORA boundaries, which include certain address ranges on the following streets: Chestnut, Madisonville Rd., Miami Rd., Oak St., Plainville Rd., West St., and portions of Wooster Pike.
Village Council stated in their application that the signs will be “the brown and white wooden signs typically used in Mariemont. The size will be kept as small as possible to be effective- as judged by our Village engineer.”
DORA-approved restaurants as well as
other establishments in the defined area who wish to allow alcoholic beverages in or around their business will soon have the opportunity to place a “Mariemont DORA” decal in their front windows. Alcoholic beverages will only be permitted outside in a designated plastic cup, provided by participating restaurants.
“The Village has ordered white plastic cups that change to blue when filled with a beverage. Milford has cups that turn red – in association with their red and white ‘Eagle’ colors. We thought blue made sense for Mariemont,” said Palazzolo. “The cups also will be imprinted with ‘Mariemont DORA’ for easy identification by law enforcement.” She explained that the Village will buy the cups in bulk, and participating establishments will purchase from the Village so that all cups used in the DORA areas are the same. Alcoholic beverages will only be allowed in these designated cups.
The hours allowed for consuming alcohol outside within the DORA boundaries, include: Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m – 12 a.m.
For more information about Outside Refreshment Areas, please refer to Ohio Revised Code Section 4301.82 and the Mariemont ORA ordinance, which is located on the Mariemont Village website at www. mariemont.org.
Arbor Day Po-e-TREE Contest Winner Announced
To help kick off Mariemont’s Arbor Day celebration, young writers from around the Village were invited to submit a poem about trees. From Robert Frost to Ralph Waldo Emerson, trees (and nature in general) have a track record of fascinating and beguiling people, leading them to beautiful lyricism. Please enjoy our first Arbor Day Po-e-TREE contest winning poem by Annabel Lyons, aged 11.
Trees in the Breeze
By Annabel Lyons
The sun is shining bright I sit here with no fright.
The only sound I hear is my neighbors’ leaves so near.
All I do is rest and watch the sunset west.
I look up at the stars and I say good night to Mars.
Day and day goes by and I reach my arms so high.
I will be here every day and under me and the children come and play.
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Today I hugged a bird and he didn’t say a word.
The next day I’m inside no more fresh air or tide.
But I’ve sparkled more than ever with a star on top as we sit there together.
One by one more branches come and so I start to hum.
Finally a human comes to thank the trees for their fresh air and breeze.
So please thank us trees.
Community Village Worship Services
Mariemont Community Church
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Denis Beausejour, Senior Pastor
Jamie Moore, Co-senior Pastor
Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor
Leslie Seetin, Children’s Director
Sunday Services 9 and 11 a.m. We are having in-person services with Children’s Classes at 9 a.m. and Youth at 10:30 a.m. No RSVP needed. Masks required. Limited interaction outdoors only. Livestream at 9 a.m. can be found on: Facebook: Mariemont Church; our website: mariemontchurch.org. and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ MariemontChurch/videos.
Current and Coming Up
New Sermon Series in Colossians in which the apostle Paul once wrote a letter to a small village that talked about truth, fake news, and hope. Join us for “Truth: Grounded in Christ” in person at 9 and 11 a.m.
May 12 Wednesday Worship
Join us at the Parish Center, 3908 Plainville Road, at 7 p.m. for a night of worship and prayer. Masks required.
Village Church of Mariemont
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Todd Keyes, Pastor
Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries
The Village Church of Mariemont invites you to join us Sundays for worship at 10 a.m. During this pandemic period, services are being held inside our location at 3920 Oak Street. We ask that you be safe and respect others by wearing a mask and social distancing.
If you can’t be with us in person, join us online at facebook.com/VCMChurch at 10 a.m., or you may prefer to watch the message later on our website: www. villagechurchofmariemont.org. Either way, we hope you enjoy our service and look forward to meeting you soon!
90-Day Journey Through The Bible
Our church has started a journey of reading the Bible in 90 days, and you are welcome to join us at any point. We will focus on practical applications from these Bible readings in our Sunday services. Feel free to join us Sundays even if you can’t do the Bible readings – you will still be encouraged by your time with us. See our website for more information on this journey.
Breadcrumbs For The Journey
Check out our new weekly blog posts on our website that provide tips and tidbits of information along our journey through the Bible. Each week will include interesting Bible facts to increase your understanding of our readings and a fun activity to deepen your knowledge of the Bible.
Walk Through The Bible Class
After our Sunday services, from 11–11:30 a.m., come join us for a brief summary of the Bible history, geography, genre and more from our weekly Bible journey as Dr. Bob Keyes leads this engaging class and discussion.
