

Young Trees Need Training
By Margaret Jevic
Take a look outside your window (yes, this is also how I started last month’s article. We are going to be doing a lot of looking around, OK?) Find the nearest tree and take a good look at it. Now that all the leaves have left us for the season, you can really see the structure of our trees. The branching pattern can tell you a lot about the tree if you only know how to listen. Wendi Van Buren, our regional urban forester, told me that and I think it’s beautiful.
Trees grow in many different ways. Some are very upright with one strong central trunk, called a leader, and many smaller limbs protruding at 90 degree angles, while others seem to branch out with big limbs in every direction. There are two important terms to describe these patterns of growth - excurrent and decurrent. Excurrent trees have a straight central leader (think pine trees) and decurrent trees have multiple large limbs branching out and up (maples and oaks).
When a tree does not establish a central leader, limbs compete for dominance and the tree never achieves a single line from top to bottom. This excessive branching out can cause limbs to be large, heavy, and prone to breakage, as well as prevent the tree from reaching its full height or lifespan. This is where pruning comes into play.
People prune trees for a few reasonsaesthetics, clearance for cars, pedestrians, and power lines, and to increase strength and longevity of the tree. Proper pruning also saves money in the long run because when tree branches are more robust, they are less likely to fall and cause expensive damage or cleanup. The tree will also likely live a much longer life, saving removal/replanting costs.
Pruning is done by certified arborists and people with specific pruning training in a way that mimics cladoptosis, or the natural shedding
of lower tree branches. In a natural forest, most lower branches of trees are shed by the tree because they don’t receive enough light to be beneficial to the tree in terms of photosynthesis and food production.
The Mariemont Tree Advisory Board (TAB) recently had a few recruits attend a formal tree pruning seminar and hands-on training provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), with the goal of ultimately setting up a volunteer pruning committee. The idea is to do young tree training, which is scheduled, targeted
pruning every 2-3 years from the time of planting to 15 years down the line. This type of pruning only applies to young, newly planted trees and literally trains a tree to grow a certain way that is desirable for strength, longevity, health, and aesthetics.
Alan Siewert, a former regional urban forester with ODNR, likens young tree training to a facelift - meaning that the process may look a bit rough and one may wonder why one is going through
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MSF Annual Fund Drive
The Mariemont School Foundation (MSF) invites you to participate in our most important event of the year, the Annual Fund Drive. It is because of the generosity of families like yours that the Mariemont School District will be able to continue its long history of academic excellence. Gifts of ANY size are important in providing an enriched environment for our outstanding school district. Our united effort is more critical than ever before. Please consider a gift to benefit our children and our community.
The MSF is an independent non-profit 501-(c)3 organization that was formed in 1996 by a group of committed parents and residents who realized that our school district could not afford to support every initiative that could enhance the educational experience of our children. Private funds were needed to bridge the gap.
We provide financial support to the
District to fund educational initiatives and extra-curricular programming that fall outside the District’s annual budget, including:
• World language instruction and the Explorations program in our elementary schools
• Friday Expeditions programming for junior high students
• Master classes and our Intersession program for the high school
• District-wide initiatives, such as Life and Leadership Series focusing on issues of wellness, college readiness, and careers
• Scholarships and Special Funds to support individual student needs and travel-based programs, including Camp Kern (elementary), the Washington DC
trip (junior high) and the Global Leaders Summit (high school).
Reductions in state funding have put a strain on our District’s budget. Our goal this year is to ensure that the District has the funds it needs to maintain its legacy of academic excellence despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. Our efforts require resources, including the generous contributions of our District families who are in a position to give at this time. Thus, we invite you to GIVE to the MSF’s Annual Fund Drive.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made via our website at https://www. mariemontschoolfoundation.org/annualfund-drive
Thank you for your support!


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with such an endeavor, but the end result is worth it. The moral of the story being: occasionally some pruning cuts may look extreme, but there is a future vision being carried out by the pruner.
There are seven basic steps coupled with artistry and experience that make young tree training successful. When training young trees, one of the key features is establishing a strong central leader with smaller scaffold (lateral) branches properly distanced from each other to maximize light and minimize rubbing or crossing. It’s also important to understand the final height of a tree since approximately the lower third will ultimately be pruned away to give enough clearance to roadways and sidewalks.
Since young tree training takes place over the course of 15 years, a tree may not arrive at its final, maximally aesthetically pleasing state until that time. Perhaps in year seven a branch was taken off that had become large and nearly as tall as the height of the tree - termed “superdominant.” If left alone, these superdominant branches can contribute to a tree’s weakness as they are a more
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natural breaking point than a lighter, more lateral branch. At times, young tree training will look like a nice haircut, and at others it may look more like an extreme surgical procedure, but there is always thought and intention behind the pruning cuts.
This winter, during the dormant season, the TAB’s committees of trained volunteers will begin young tree training on our Village’s newer trees. While street trees are visually part of homeowner’s yards, they are planted in the right of way that belongs to the Village of Mariemont, so are taken care of by the Village. Seeing a TAB volunteer outside your window pruning a street tree may be a new experience, but all pruners will be trained and a letter explaining the process will be distributed to homeowners to let them know the trees on their
street will be pruned over the coming weeks.
The TAB is excited to have the manpower to attend to our young trees in this way as it will ensure a great start for growth as well as prevent problems down the road like eye-poking branches and branch dropping. In about 15 years we will see the fruits of our labor with strong, beautiful trees that will graduate from young tree training to become model citizens of our Village.

If you are interested in donating to Mariemont’s tree fund, please visit the Mariemont Preservation Foundation at https:// mariemontpreservation. org/make-a-donation/ under the Tree Planting Project section. Your contribution will go toward purchasing new trees for the village. Thank you!

Kiwanis’ Holiday Nut Sale Returns
By David Peterson, Holiday Nut Sale Committee Chair
The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont has kicked off its annual Holiday Nut Sale fundraiser. This year’s event will once again feature easy, online ordering and delivery, along with a return to Mariemont City Schools holiday concerts. All proceeds to benefit local scholarships.
The move to online ordering helped transform
things. That forced pivot was a success, and we’re excited to continue to offer our online store as an option for helping us raise money for scholarships.

This year’s fundraiser will feature all of the holiday favorites: chocolate covered peanuts and almonds, salted cashews, cinnamon almonds and more. Purchase 6 oz. bags for $5 or 12 oz. containers for $10. Orders can be placed online at MariemontKiwanis.org/ nuts with home delivery available in partnership
Along with the Club’s annual Art & Craft Fair and Spring Golf Outing, the Holiday Nut Sale helps raise nearly $15,000 each year for the Kiwanis’ scholarship program. To date, over 90 students have been awarded more than $250,000 in grants, with many receiving scholarships beyond their freshman year.
The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont has been serving the communities of Mariemont, Terrace Park and Fairfax since 1965. The Club meets every Tuesday morning at 7:45 a.m. in the Mariemont Elementary school cafeteria. A continental breakfast is served and guests are welcome anytime. Meetings last less than one hour and feature a variety of local speakers.
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Village Department Spotlight: Your Mariemont Police
By Chief Richard Hines
Your Mariemont Police Department is a full-service department that employs 10 fulltime sworn officers, a School Resource Officer,
one part-time patrol officer, and one nonsworn support staff employee. The department is dedicated to the community-oriented style of policing. We believe that community problems are most successfully addressed by working in

partnership with the community. Our officers are deeply committed to excellence and strive to be community problem solvers.
Our officers are held to the highest standards of integrity, honor, loyalty, dedication, and the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the State of Ohio and the Village of Mariemont. We also pride ourselves in having one the best response times to calls for service within our county.
Our Mission Statement
The Mariemont Police Department’s mission is to maintain order, preserve and protect the life, peace and property of the citizens of Mariemont. We provide a professional, well- trained staff and strive to enhance the quality of life through an active partnership with the citizens of the Village of Mariemont.
Our Vision Statement
The Mariemont Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police service and forming partnerships with the community, making the Village of Mariemont a safe place to live, visit and conduct business.
Our Services
Patrol – Provide a high visibility within the community, which helps prevent crime.
Traffic Safety – Radar Enforcement, O.V.I. Enforcement (Over the Limit - Under Arrest), Click-It-Or-Ticket program, Daily traffic enforcement within the school zones, Select Traffic Enforcement program, etc. Our aggressive traffic enforcement helps to reduce the auto accidents and to keep the streets safe. The department has received the highest national award recognition for traffic safety by the AAA Traffic Safety Program for twelve years running.
Criminal Investigations – All crimes are investigated to fullest extent regardless of how large or small the offense may be. Crime scenes are processed by our investigator(s).
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Undercover investigations are also conducted by our own officers.
Crime Prevention Programs- Information provided to our residents and our business owners. These help to prevent people from the possibility of becoming a victim of a crime by installing new locks, windows, doors, alarm systems, etc. Also, by educating people on identifying suspicious activity and the proper ways of reporting it.
Safety Programs within the Mariemont Schools – The Police Department places an officer to serve as the School Resource Officer at the High School. Officers speak to students about various safety issues. Officers are available to read books to the elementary school classes on various topics. Safety speeches are given to the high school students near the time of the prom. The Seat Belt Safety Program has been performed in the high school driveway.
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K-9 Program – Our police dog was obtained with a grant from The Matt Haverkamp Foundation. The program is funded with donations from various residents and businesses, providing services and funding without impacting the police budget.
K-9 “Dasty” and Officer Kurtz are available to perform presentations at schools and community events.



Vacation House Checks – During the periods of a resident’s absence, an officer will








check on the security of the resident’s home or business.
Senior Citizen Wellness Program –Officers respond to the seniors home to check on their well-being and to ensure that they have heat in the winter, coolness in the summer, adequate food, and medication, etc. Also, to see if they have any safety or health concerns that need attention.
Business Checks / Walk Through - To provide a high visibility of police presence and to obtain any concerns from the business employees.
Security Checks – Businesses are checked for security by our officers after the normal business hours.
Vehicle Lock-Out Service – We provide a service to anyone who is locked out of their vehicle.
Key File Program – The Police Department maintains a secure key file for residents and businesses to keep a spare key at the station if they are locked out.
Fingerprinting Program – Adults
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occasionally require fingerprinting for international travel visas or employment applications. Children are fingerprinted at the request of their parents to aid in identification should a child be lost.
Warrant Service – Warrants served from Mayor’s Court, Service of Tax and Trash fee violations, Building Code violations, etc.
Nuisance Enforcement of high grass and weeds violations throughout the Village Bike Patrol Program – Program used as a positive public relations tool as well as for crime prevention.
Bicycle Safety Program – Bicycles belonging to the residents of Mariemont can be inspected for safety and registered with our department, which may help to locate the bike in the event of it being lost or stolen.
Community Involvement / Events Security
• Security and traffic control for the annual Flying Pig Marathon, Warrior Run,


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Luminaria/TreeLighting, and Memorial Day Parade.
• Security and street closures at the annual 4th of July fireworks display
• Street closure and security at the annual Taste of Mariemont
• Security at the annual Kiwanis Art and Crafts Festival
• Security at the annual Concourse D’ Elegance Car Show in the Town Ctr.
• Security at Mariemont Schools’ events (Sports events, Parades, Dances, Graduation, etc.)
• Officers attend various resident Block Parties and provide street closures for same
• Officers and local businesses donate funds to buy Christmas presents for unfortunate families at Christmas time.
• The department conducts an annual Safety Services Night Out at the Bell Tower
• The department provides station tours and safety talks to the Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts, Pre-school children, and any other children groups who may make a request.
I am so very proud of the men and women of our safety services departments. They are well trained and dedicated to providing the best service to the residents of this wonderful community. The Police Department has obtained certifications with the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board for Community Engagement, Bias Free Policing, Investigation of Employee Misconduct, Use of Force investigation procedures, and Recruitment and Hiring practices.
I will continue to make myself available to anyone that wants to make contact or meet for any reason. You can reach me at 513-2714089. The Mariemont Police Department is located at 6907 Wooster Pike (in the Village Offices building on the corner of Wooster Pike and Crystal Springs). We are here to help our citizens and to keep our Village one of the safest and most enjoyable communities in the Tri-state. Please visit our Mariemont Police Facebook page. We will forever be “Committed to Excellence”.
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Mariemont Girl Scouts Gear Up for the Holidays!
By Ellie Haynes, 10th Grade Troop 40829
Our Mariemont Girl Scout Troops have had a very fun fall season and are gearing up for the holidays! First Grade Troop 4198 held a “Giving Thanks” canned food drive in which they walked door to door for donations. Fourth Grade Troop 41238 bridged from Brownies to Juniors in late October; congratulations to these girls for this transition!
Troop 41238 will also be donating to two organizations: May We Help and the Village Church of Mariemont. The May We Help foundation is a non-profit that provides vital aid to individuals, communities, and organizations in need. The girls were able to tour the space on Wooster Pike and present the team with their
donation check. They are now getting ready for cookie-selling season! They will plan for the sales this month and begin going door-to-door with order forms in January.
Tenth Grade Troop 40829 would like to thank the community for supporting them at their wreath sale this year, they love seeing their wreaths around the Village! They will be hosting a Holiday Mom’s Morning Out on December 20, 2021 at the Fairfax Recreation Center from 9-11:30 a.m. to give moms a chance to get some last minute holiday shopping in. Ages 4 and up are welcome. The cost is $25 for the first child and an additional $10 for any other siblings or children within the same family. Spaces are limited, so please contact Julie Aiello (513-2905697) if you’re interested.

Thomas Church
Advent & Christmas 2021
Christmas Caper
Saturday, December 11, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Festival of Lessons & Carols
more information, please visit www.stthomasepiscopal.org www.bachensemble.org www.stthomasnurseryschool.org
Sunday, December 19, 2021 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services
Friday, December 24, 2021 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. please reserve seats online
Christmas Day Service
Saturday, December 25, 2021 10:00 a.m.
Bach Vespers for Advent Sunday, December 12, 2021 | 7:00 p.m.
Visit our website for the latest information on what is available at St. Thomas
www.stthomasepiscopal.org | www.bachensemble.org www.youtube.com/stthomasepiscopalchurchterraceparkohio facebook.com/stthomasterracepark | twitter.com/StThomasOH
The Troops appreciate your support and wish you a happy holiday season!
The fourth grade troop bridged from Brownies to Juniors.
By Matt Ayer
The Oldest Roof in America
The final of a four-part series, this month features the Mariemont Memorial Church’s most famous feature, its medieval stone roof.
No single building or part of Mariemont excited our Village’s project manager, Charles Livingood, as much as the proposed church. From its beginning, it was to be the architectural gemstone of the community… The church must have an authentic medieval roof, Livingood decided, to set off its Normanstyle architecture. Although architect Louis Jallade may have suggested this special effect to him, it is known that Livingood explored the possibility of acquiring authentic roof stones from an English source in 1923, when the building’s construction commenced.
He wrote: “I want the roof to look like the roofs of Malmesbury whose charm I shall never forget. This is my one chance of making a thing of beauty in this little industrial village.” (Ref. 1)
Livingood had not yet found a source of suitable roofing materials when construction commenced in November 1923. In the interim, when the church structure was essentially complete, several thicknesses of heavy roofing paper were used for weatherproofing. The first worship service was held on July 11, 1926.
Meanwhile, that same summer, Jallade finally located authentic roof stones in the Cotswolds of England near the town of Calcot. A winter storm had severely damaged a stone barn constructed by the Cistercian monks of Kingswood Abbey, a building whose

cornerstone was dated 1300. Here, the monks had stored the local farmers’ “first fruits,” i.e., tithes, to the Church. The building’s owner sold a large portion of the roof to the Mariemont Company for its reuse on the church of the new American town.
years of Prohibition. The recipient remains a mystery.
Not only does our church have Cotswold slate tiles cut from primitive hand tools in the Late Middle Ages, their repurpose has a

As reported in the Cincinnati Enquirer: "The church, when finished, will be, throughout, one of the most remarkable pieces of architecture in America, and of all its many unusual features the roof is the most interesting, probably one of the oldest roofs in the world and by hundreds of years the oldest in America."
Bringing the slate tiles to America was no small task. The stones were carefully sorted by size and packed in old ammunition cases, then shipped as ballast. Many years later, visitors from Mariemont learned that those townsfolk had included a gift for the Mariemont workers – a bottle of rum – quite the prize during the
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number of remarkable features. Each tile came with two holes (the smallest have one hole) through which wooden pegs held them in place. A more modern method of attachment was needed for assembly in Mariemont. The hole was filled with an asphaltic mastic, then with a tin bottle cap (likely from beer bottles unbeknownst to Mary Emery), in which a lead washer was inserted, then driven through the roof felt into the wooden deck with long copper nails. It’s unclear whether the roofers in 1926 would have understood the emerging scientific concepts of galvanic corrosion among dissimilar metals, but somehow they
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The Mariemont Chapel was completed and ready for worship before the stone roof had been sourced and installed. (Photo credit: Mariemont Preservation Foundation)
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selected an optimum combination that holds fast a century later.
Mr. Jallade had a couple of tricks up his sleeve in the roof design. First, he drew an eight-inch droop across the ridge line of the main section (nave). In this manner, from its beginning, the building appears to be sagging as though it is already centuries old. Next, he purposely added horizontal waves in this roof section for the same reason.
The medieval-cut tiles have some randomness and are grouped by size for placement on a roof. The largest are placed at the roof’s eave, and are progressively smaller as tiles are assembled to the peak, a technique referred to as “diminishing courses.” Functionally, as rain flows down the roof, there are fewer gaps as the water flow increases. Aesthetically, this feature plays with a viewer’s perspective – and makes the building appear taller.
The roof work was completed in September 1927. In his summary “The Story of the Building of the Mariemont Memorial Church,” resident engineer Warren Parks noted that the stones arrived ready to serve for centuries to come. As it turns out, that forecast was optimistic.
For years it has been common to find more and more pieces of stone tile or even a complete tile on the ground near the building. The roof has undergone many spot repairs over the years. Minor leaks fixed here and there have progressed to where there are multiple places such that the interior of the building is beginning to suffer water damage.
Imbus Roofing Company, founded in 1873, has serviced the church roof for generations. Imbus also completed the roof “re-lay” for the Boathouse in 1998 with a mix of the original stone supplemented with reclaimed tiles sourced from the U.K. On this project, when the slate was removed, extensive deck repairs were also necessary, and a selfadhered ice and watershield underlayment was installed along with new flashing and downspouts.
This year, Imbus was commissioned to perform a detailed roof survey of the
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The stone roofs of Malmesbury, England, inspired Charles Livingood. (Photo credit: G. Curtin Roofing, https://www.facebook.com/GCurtin-Roofing-1605495612920232)
church. These experts in historical roof restoration closely inspected the stone slates, flashing, and gutterwork in key areas. Drone photography was used to obtain a complete picture of the entire roof. Interior damage was also assessed.
Much more complex than the Boathouse, the church has multiple annex spaces that add to the aesthetic interest of the architecture. There are 16 facets (planes) of stone roofing that each present unique combinations of customized roofing installations, a trait that complicates repair, especially when using medieval slates. Imbus documented missing, cracked, broken and slipped slates on the roof and ridgeline, along with signs of the stones delaminating. Lead flashings were observed to have visible gaps that could lead to water infiltration. The felt underlayment is expected to be found largely deteriorated, and it is expected that sections of the tongueand-groove wood decking will require replacement.
In their summary, “The current stone roofing slates are around 700 years old and almost surely past their serviceable lifespan. New stone slates are formed with a more uniform face, and with nail holes punched for modern attachment. The benefit of new stone is that their lifespan starts at year 1 and can
be expected to last anywhere from 100 to 300 years. The chapel could be limped along with small repairs but patching one area does not guarantee that another leak will not happen nearby soon after. It is thus recommended that roof replacement options are explored.”
Good news is that not only is Cotswold tile still being quarried and cut for roof installations, but also there are other natural stone materials sourced here in the U.S. that can also be considered in a renovation. Modern, self-adhering and selfsealing underlayment materials would also have a longer expected life and enhance watertightness.
Peering back through time, perhaps there was something of a “catch” to purchasing a hand-cut stone roof with 600 years of weathering that would also have been stressed from disassembly and reassembly. As of now, the building’s owner, the Thomas J. Emery Memorial, is evaluating the report and considering next steps. Another chapter in the story of the Mariemont Memorial Church will soon be written.
Reference 1: John Nolen and Mariemont, Building a New Town in Ohio, Rogers, Jr., Millard, 2001.
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By Tony Schmidt
The Murray Path: From Concept to Reality
It was a privilege to be part of a team of wonderful Mariemont residents contributing their time and talents towards the recently completed Murray Path. I always find the lasting takeaway from any project to be the people I was fortunate to work with - beyond the outcome of the project itself.
In April, 2019 I received word of early developments for a Murray Path, which happens to be right outside of our home on Settle Rd. As a designer, I wanted to volunteer somehow. I connected with Joe Stelzer who was heading up the project. We began a dialog and I started developing concept renderings of what the path might look like, generating Photoshop overlays to photographs of the site.

At the time, the median was rather dismal as an expansive, relatively unused grassy void. My family and I moved to Mariemont in 2017, and I heard rumors that it was once a lush landscape and there was passion to restore it to the beauty it once was. Today the Path has evolved into not only a beautiful park setting, but a multi-purpose path for exercise, leisurely walks, and safe passage to the Elementary School and Village Square via gorgeous landscaping.
As part of the project cycle, I had the privilege to work with Martin Koepke, landscape architect and long-time resident of/contributor to Mariemont and fellow Settle Rd. neighbor. While I was developing a key rendering for the project, Martin ensured that the landscaping was portrayed accurately. We went through several rounds massaging the rendering to get it just right to meet Martin’s vision. On September 5, 2020 we arrived at a concept rendering that became that vision for the Path. I believe that what has been installed on-site today is that rendering and so much more.
Along the way, Matt Ayer entered the picture. A great friend, and exquisite brewer (by the way), Matt and I observed the project moving towards construction.
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By Kim Beach
“Ship” Shape at the UPS Store
Meeting with Jim Cree is like taking a trip on Disney’s “It’s A Small World” ride. From Italy and Lebanon to Germany and beyond, Jim’s life has taken him to many interesting places. Now he is happy to call Loveland, Ohio home and proud to be the owner of the new UPS Store franchise in the Wooster at Walton Creek shopping center.
An engineer by trade, Jim came to the U.S. at age 18 when his dad took a job in the states. He graduated from Case Western in Ohio then got a Master of Science in Applied Materials from Penn State. He eventually added an MBA from Duke to his resume. Jim is also fluent in several languages (French is his first language) including Italian, Arabic and a little bit of German and Hebrew.
Jim started his career with Procter & Gamble where he was in Research and Development (paper) for 12 years. After various executive positions in innovation and consumer products around the United States (and other countries), Jim brought his family back to Cincinnati in 2010. He had met and married his wife, Suzi (a Miami University graduate), in 1996, after meeting at a Hyde Park Social Club event. The Crees have three children: daughter Sydney is currently at the University of Cincinnati, daughter Chloe is at The Ohio State University, and son Connor is at Loveland High School.
Jim and his team opened The UPS Store #7395 on June 9, 2021. He picked the Mariemont area because he saw a void in service and wanted to take advantage of this competitive opportunity. Jim’s team includes Store Manager KeVaughn McDowell, Assistant Manager Sarah Lori (who cut her packaging teeth at the UPS Kenwood store), and Sophia Camarillo, the store’s full-time graphic designer. He is very proud of the diversity and experience of the store’s staff.
Jim is also very involved in innovation and wanted to have a low-cost fulfillment center at his disposal to ship his entrepreneurial products out. He wants to make this easyto-use “integrated supply chain” available

to other local business owners who need shipping assistance. His goal is to establish his store as an entrepreneurial hub, with one-stop shopping, for all the needs of busy entrepreneurs. With 24/7 access to many business functions (computer, printing, etc.) and other services, The UPS Store can perform functions so that business owners can work ON their business and not IN it.
What makes Jim Cree successful? He has a “can-do” attitude for the customers. His team will work hard to make sure your packages get where they need to go, no matter what! His favorite saying, “Fortune favors the bold,” is a quote attributed to many historical figures and has been used by many U.S. military departments in various ways (motto of Navy ships, the motto for Marine units, etc.).
Jim is a car enthusiast and enjoys golf, diving, and chess. He has collected chess sets from every country he visited because he likes how each set tells a story about the culture of the country it is from. Jim also has 80 patents
from his years of corporate work.
Jim’s travel has taken him to many beautiful places but his favorite memory is of diving in the Red Sea in Egypt. When it comes to family, Jim is proud of the places he has been able to take them to explore. His favorite local spots include the Dilly Bistro, Scramblers and the Mango Tree.
The career of Jim Cree could have ended years ago and been called “extremely successful.” As Jim mentioned, he has always been a “gun for hire,” but opening The UPS Store has given him the thrill of entrepreneurship and the ability to leave a legacy for his family. His favorite word, “exploration,” succinctly defines his life’s work, and he encourages the local community to “explore” the new UPS Store and its services.
The UPS Store’s well-trained team is ready and willing to take on your shipping and packaging challenges! Please visit them at 7349 Wooster Pike or theupsstore.com
Wooster Pike UPS Store owner Jim Cree and his family.
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FAB Affair is Back!
After celebrating the 2021 FAB Affair virtually, this year’s committee is excited to have an in-person celebration once again! The 2022 FAB Affair will take place at the beautiful and historic Monastery in Mt. Adams on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The event will feature both a live and silent auction, raffle baskets, a plated dinner and open bar! It will be a FABulous night to remember!

Not familiar with FAB Affair? It is a joint fundraiser benefiting every single student in the district via our three district-wide support organizations:
Mariemont School Foundation Mariemont Arts Association Mariemont Athletic Boosters
Tickets to 2022 FAB Affair are selling fast! Visit FabTix.com or scan the QR code to learn more about the event, including pre- and post-event festivities! Get your tickets now!


Community Pack 1 Cub Scouts Are Bigger And Busier Than Ever
By Katie Dzombar
Mariemont’s Pack 1 Cub Scouts are off to the start of another great year! This fall, we welcomed 28 new members to the Pack, bringing us to a total of 59 Cub Scouts throughout grades K-5. Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers who stepped up to lead our doubled roster. The Pack induction ceremony, held in October, was a ton of fun with so many new faces!
We’d like to send out another big “Thank You!” to everyone who supported us during our annual Popcorn Fundraiser. With your help, our hard-working Cub Scouts raised nearly 100 percent of the money needed to fund their program year. One such recent activity was a November star-gazing session and astronomy lesson led by the Cincinnati Observatory at the
South 80 fields. Cub Scouts used telescopes to identify constellations and conducted experiments to make “comets” in this special nighttime activity.
This month, the Pack will focus on service to others and the community. The annual Scout Christmas Tree and Girl Scout Wreath sale now has a collection bin for strands of broken holiday lights to be recycled courtesy of Pack 1. Cub Scout families will manage this collection location in an effort to support the work Sustainable Mariemont does to increase local recycling. Sustainable Mariemont offers a holiday light recycling drop off bin at ACE Hardware throughout the season. This second drop off location will hopefully keep even more reusable materials out of landfills.
Additionally, Pack 1 will be collecting donations and making toys for dogs and cats

waiting for forever homes at two local animal shelters: Ohio Alleycat Rescue (OAR) and Save The Animals Foundation (STAF). If you have old t-shirts or sweatshirts you’d like to donate by December 12th, we’d love to help give them a second life! Please email Katie Dzombar at katiedz@gmail.com for more info.

The Tiger Den (first grade) shows off their Den Poster with the Cub Scout Motto: DO YOUR BEST!
Cheers to 30 Years: Thank You and So long to Jordan Schad
By Carolyn Hohl
Swimming caps off to Jordan Shad who is retiring from managing the Mariemont Pool after working there for 30 years. Jordan is a vocal music teacher at Elder High School and continues to be a member of the Mariemont Community. Her love of the community has been her driving motivation for dedicating the last 30 summers to the pool and its staff.
She began working at the pool at the age of 15 as a front desk worker, and over the next three decades climbed the ladder from lifeguard to swim lesson instructor, swim coach, assistant manager, and eventually manager. She is still friends with many people she met at the beginning of her career during her high school years.
Jordan reminisces about her time working with her sister in the early days and how much fun the staff had living in the community and loving their summer jobs together. After graduating from Mariemont High School in 1994, Jordan went to Bowling Green State University and received her education degree. She always loved coming home in the summers and being able to reconnect with old friends back at the pool. After graduating from BGSU, Jordan began working as a teacher but always dedicated her summers to the pool.
One of her favorite things about being the pool manager was giving young adults their


first job. Learning to interview and manage a schedule can be difficult for 15-year-olds, and Jordan was able to use her background as a teacher to help the staff grow as individuals, not just as employees. One former employee, Sophia DeCamp, commented that she “loved working with Jordan. She always had a smile on her face when she worked at the pool, even when it was super busy.”

Jordan has such a love for Mariemont and regards the community as such a special place. Where else would you see kids riding their bikes, towels over their shoulder, down to their neighborhood pool throughout the summer? Jordan wishes nothing but the best for the pool in the future and looks forward to taking some time during the summer to travel. But she still plans to be back next year as a member!



Summer 2020, during COVID: Front row, L-R – Lydia Eberlein, Catherine DeWees, Elyse Kelly; back row, L-R – Jordan, Ava Ellis, Abby Scheeser, Erin Kelly
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MariElders December Activities and Events
Non Fiction Book Club:
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Lacks and her HeLa cells, or the immortal cell line that doctors retrieved from her cervical cancer cells. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells - taken without her knowledge in 1951 - became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping and more.
Tour and High Tea at Promont House
The Promont is a Victorian mansion that was built in 1865. As the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor, this home has a vibrant history behind it. Now
a museum, Promont is filled to the brim with period furnishings and ever-changing exhibits. It also houses a reference library and a gift shop. The structure of the home has never been altered, remaining as true to its original build as possible. It has three levels and a tower that was recently renovated, so you can now climb up it for a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding area. Following our tour, we will be escorted to the Victorian parlor where we will be served a high tea in style....a meal fit for The Queen!!
The Great Cookie Exchange and Christmas Movie
What better way to spread Christmas cheer than with cookies! Bring 1-2 dozen of your favorite cookies to swap with your friends. Bring copies of the recipe to share so others can make them later from the comfort of their own home. After the exchange, we will sample some cookies, enjoy hot chocolate and watch the movie Deck the Halls.
Shopping Trip to La Soupe
Join us in the MariElder van for a quick trip to La Soupe to see what food they have to purchase. We love supporting nonprofits who make a big difference in our City!
Holiday Pops at Music Hall

Christmas Party and Luncheon
Join us for a Christmas party you won’t soon forget! Complete with lunch, desserts, Christmas music by Joe Martino and a wildly fun White Elephant Gift Exchange.
Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker
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Joy to the world! Cincinnati’s beloved holiday tradition returns with music, warmth, laughter and seasonal inspiration. Join us to share unforgettable memories in the grandeur of a Music Hall adorned with wonderous decorations and joyful song.
Lunch at Cracker Barrel and Ornament Making at Neusole Glassworks
Neusole Glassworks is a nonprofit, public access, educational glassblowing studio in Forest Park. We will be watching a hands on demonstration of glass blowing and then you will get to blow your very own glass Christmas Ornament! Before going to the studio, we will lunch and shop (if you so choose) at Cracker Barrel.
Don’t miss the return of Cincinnati’s favorite holiday tradition! Join us for the magic and wonder of The Nutcracker, with sparkling choreography, awe-inspiring sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Springer Auditorium Music Hall.
Lumaze Christmas Light Festival and Market
Experience an indoor Christmas light festival featuring towering light gardens, glowing activities, delicious treats, and live entertainment…All under the twinkle of a million lights! This season’s theme is Glow Around the World and will feature magnificent global landmarks. The event is hosted at the Duke Energy Convention Center, an indoor, spacious venue.
Jo Jo Brumbaugh was the winner of the Marielders Halloween costume contest.
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It Can Be the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
By Kimberly Flick, MariElders Transportation Coordinator
It’s the season of family, friends, food, gifts, decoration,s and the hustle and bustle that goes into pulling it together. If the Holidays leave you feeling overwhelmed, wistful or just plain sad, it’s understandable. But once you’ve put your own emotional wellbeing at the top of your wish list, much of the rest of the season will fall into place.
These ideas from Web MD might help you feel a little merrier.
• If you’re the host of a gathering, ask for help with cooking, set-up and clean-up. It’s a great way to spend timer together and get things done.
• Some treasured traditions may not have significance for everyone involved. Create new customs that are relevant and have meaning for you.
• Celebrate the memory of a loved one who has passed by doing something active. Prepare their special dish or dine at a favorite spot and offer a toast with a couple of chosen guests.
• Remember, alcohol is a depressant and in excess can leave you feeling worse. It can adversely interact with medications. Make sure you’re up to date on your prescription refills. The holidays are a bad time to miss doses.
• Adding in a little extra walking can have a strong anti-anxiety effect. So can healthy eating. You’ll feel better. If you binge on the cookies, it’s not a big deal. Just get back on track the next day.
• In the same way, don’t let spending get out of control. Draw up a budget before you shop and stick to it. Trying to buy “the perfect gift” for everyone is overwhelming. Everybody likes gift cards.
• It’s the season of kindness and forgiveness. Be gentle with yourself. Feeling isolated can affect mental and physical health. Some older adults may go days without speaking to anyone at all. The National Council on Aging
offers these suggestions to help combat loneliness.
• Make communication a priority. Reach out well before the actual holiday so the older adult in your life doesn’t feel forgotten.
• Encourage social activities by joining an older friend or loved one on a visit to a place of Faith, school program or a nice drive to look at decorations.
• Explore a hobby or read the same book and discuss it together.
• Keeping in touch through the mail may be ‘old school’, but letter writing or a note in a card can be a real pick-me-up for someone. Keep it going throughout the year.
During the Holidays, expectations are so high that disappointment is sometimes unavoidable. Families can be a source of strength and comfort but can also be a cause of emotional tension. Before a gathering,

have a plan, like removing yourself from the conversation, withholding judgement, trying not to be reactive and having a good exit strategy.
Most of all, find simple ways to make the Season meaningful.
Happy Holidays from the Staff and Members of the MariElders! Celebrating 43


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Resident Spotlight on Tracey Ellis-Haynes
By Pete McBride
Tracey Ellis-Haynes is a talented, personable, practicing professional narrative figure painter and portrait artist. Tracey has lived in Mariemont since 2014, with her husband, Dave; her daughter, Ellie, an MHS sophomore and aspiring singer/actress; and “two precious pups,” Allie and Betty. Tracey also has an older son, Chris, who is a gifted photographer.
Tracey earned her BFA in Illustration and Graphic Design from Mount St. Joseph University, and worked as a federal court illustrator for the Treasury Department for 27 years. Her love of portrait painting, and of the visual arts in general, dates back to grade school. To both refresh and further her skills, she has studied and workshopped with several acclaimed artists, resulting in several national awards. Her portraits/paintings have been selected for many national shows and exhibitions, including Women Painting Women in New York, as well as for many private collections.
conditions, or other medical issues, had emotional pain and a loss of self-worth.
According to the PORTRAIT website, the Schaefers found the Philadelphia initiative very beneficial to the children, but wanted to add a few things. They partnered initially with the medical specialists and patients of Cincinnati

Now a successful and highly-acclaimed full-time artist, her figure paintings “aim to suggest, but not directly tell, an unstated story - to subtly capture in the viewers the sense of an undisclosed, but artfully hinted-at, thoughtprovoking situation.” Tracey also generously contributes her time and artistic talent to others through an initiative called PORTRAIT of a Soul.
The noble vision behind PORTRAIT of a Soul (POAS) was introduced locally about 10 years ago by philanthropic Cincinnati area couple Susan and Lee Schaefer. The couple had discovered an innovative program being offered at Philadelphia’s Children’s Hospital, which provided a portrait to children who, due to serious burns or congenital craniofacial
meeting, each artist paints an interpretive portrait of the child, drawing upon their own artistic intuition - and sometimes also using photos of the child. The final posings for the portraits often include one of youngster’s favorite playthings - a toy, a stuffed animal, or something that reflects their personality or “inner soul.”

Childrens Hospital’s craniofacial departments, later adding a partnership with Shriner’s Hospital of Cincinnati, to “Bring the power of art to complement the properties of medicine.”
PORTRAIT of a Soul offers a “positive and uplifting experience that brings the [patient] dignity and self-esteem.” Working portrait artists create paintings in different mediums and styles of individual children who are identified by hospital staff or other medical caregivers as being both needful and emotionally able to participate in and to benefit from the program. The Schaefers give their time to identify and work with practicing artists/portrait painters - such as Tracey - to match each of them with an individual child to whom they can mutually, caringly, and artistically relate.
After an initial, in-person, artist-child introduction and an informal “get-to-know-ya”
Over the next three to four months, each artist crafts and refines a portrait of their assigned subject. Then, at a special ceremony attended by all of the kids and their families, as well as the public, each child’s portrait is unveiled by the artist who created it. According to Tracey, the kids are typically awestruck - instantly feeling celebrated, honored, and suddenly more self-confident, more accepted, and “belonging.” The original artwork is presented to the child’s family, and a collector-quality duplicate “giclee” print of the original portrait is gifted to the hosting institution.
Tracey explains, “A portrait is usually a product reserved for the wealthy, celebrities, and political/public figures. PORTRAIT of a Soul aims to honor these beautiful children with a professional portrait to reflect their worth and beauty.”
PORTRAIT’s outreach has celebrated young patients from Cincinnati, Ohio, the U.S., and even other countries. In fact, one of the first portraits completed was by local artist Evan Hildebrandt of Fairfax resident Logan Bronson. Many in Mariemont fondly remember Logan and his enthusiastic personality, and love of Elvis Presley!
Tracey remembers and cherishes all of the children whose portraits she has had the honor to paint, but a handful stand out as particularly memorable and special to her.
`Jingya, a young girl from China who was
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(L) Jingya, 2017, Shriner’s Hospital Unveiling.(The original photos from which these portrait were painted were taken by Mariemont resident Michelle DeCamp of Picture Perfect Studios, who also is a passionate advocate and practicing artist volunteer for the local PORTRAIT of a Soul program.) (R) Tracey Ellis-Haynes hugs James, the subject of the portrait behind them.
Resident Spotlight (from previous page)
treated for critical and severe burn scars over her face and tiny body, received healing care medical support at Shriners and was subsequently adopted by a loving local Cincinnati-area family. She is now growing up and doing well.
Tracey recently painted a portrait of 9-year-

old James. He had suffered severe burns when he was an infant, and is being treated at Shriners. Tracey was selected to be his portrait artist, and James’ portrait was unveiled at the November 2021 POAS annual event.
“From the moment we met, I knew I would enjoy every second of painting James’ portrait,” shared Tracey. “He has such a beautiful and playful spirit, which was immediately apparent. We got to know each other a bit, wandering around a playground near his home. Hopefully I captured a bit of the gleam of light that shines through his face.”

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She added, “It’s the beautiful strength and resilience of the human spirit that inspires me to paint people.” She feels driven by ‘Divine Love’ to paint and continue to evolve in her art. After years of working out of her cozy, but confining, in-home art studio, Tracey recently opened her new workspace at Brazee Street Studio at 4426 Brazee St. in Oakley’s art district, near MadTree Brewing.
Tracey’s CV and bio are posted on her website: traceyellishaynes.com. You can contact Tracey via email at traceyhaynes@fuse.net for
information about the availability of her artwork or to inquire about commissioning a custom portrait.
PORTRAIT of a Soul is a local, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to empowering children with cranio-facial conditions and burn injuries through the creation of a fine-art portrait created that represents the children’s victories as young heroes of beauty and esteem - and embracing the organization’s mantra: “Art to mend where medicine leaves off.” For more info, visit https:// www.portraitofasoul.org/

"The Voice" by Tracey Ellis-Haynes
"Trust" by Tracey Ellis-Haynes
The Most Artful Time of the Year: Season’s Greetings from the Barn
The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Presents its Signature Show
WACC welcomes the community to attend its 2022 Signature Member Exhibition & Sale: ART is opening with a reception on Saturday, January 22 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The event includes appetizers and beverages—perfect for the charm of a cold winter’s late afternoon.
This exhibition draws works from the club’s nearly 100 members who have achieved signature status as artists through a jurying process. They are passionate about art — creating it, enjoying it, celebrating, and sharing it. For more information and updates about this exhibition visit womansartclub.com.

WACC is the oldest existing art club for women operating without interruption in the United States. Founded Dec. 1, 1892 by 19 women artists in response to the Cincinnati Art Club’s refusal to include women, the Woman’s Art Club continues its tradition of stimulating its members to greater effort in their work and increasing a general interest in art within the TriState region.
The exhibition continues through Feb. 13. Hours include Tuesday– Friday gallery hours from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and weekend gallery hours from 1:00.to 4:00 p.m.
The Barn Needs a New Coat
If you’re looking for a special gift for a discriminating individual with a passion for art and history, The Barn can help. The century-old shingles on the exterior walls of The Barn are falling apart and must be replaced.
Your twenty-five dollar tax deductible donation will buy a single shingle that we will number and paint before installation.

We will send the recipient a gift card acknowledging your timeless gift to them, as well as note your shingle number along with your recipient’s name and an optional message, and optional photo as a time capsule within the new wall.
To join in this historic fundraiser, go to artatthebarn.org. (Barn in snow here)
Soar into the New Year: New Classes at The Barn
Please contact the instructors or the Barn at 513-272-3700 to confirm times and dates.

Painting by 2020 Signature Show winning artist, Lynn Hogan.
The Barn (from previous page)

Tuesdays
Mosaics with Sandy Caruso : Through Dec. 7 from 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Sandy also offers Thursday classes, from 6-9 p.m. Sandylou1031@gmail.com.
Intro to Drawing and Painting with Dave Laug : 9:30 a.m.-Noon.
Wednesdays
Oil Painting with Jan Boone : Ongoing. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. janwrites@ fuse.net
Watercolors with Bruce Neville: Ongoing. 7-9 p.m.
Recycle Those Broken Lights with Sustainable Mariemont
By Margaret Jevic
December is here - everyone’s favorite recycling season. Sustainable Mariemont’s holiday light recycling begins December 1 and runs through the end of January. Simply bring your broken and burned out strands of decorative lights to Ace Hardware on Wooster Pike, place them in the marked bin by the front doors, and a Sustainable Mariemont volunteer will pick them up and take them to the proper recycling facility. The last few years we have topped 500 lbs of lights - let’s see how much we can keep out of the landfill this year. Happy Holidays!
Community
Thursdays
Fundamental Drawing and Painting with Mary Lou Holt : Jan. 13-Mar.3. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Fridays
TGIF Open Studio in all media : 1-4
p.m. through Dec 17. No class Dec.3. Please email Charlie at charlieberger3@ gmail.com
If you haven’t got charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~ Bob Hope

Village Government
Village News
Mindful Mariemont
We would love to hear from you!
Periodically Village Council will post questions in the Town Crier to get input and an suggestions from the residents.
How do you feel about this?
Village Council is working on ways to reduce the traffic dangers and improve overall leaf collection. Moving around cars parked on the street is a major hindrance to efficient leaf collection. Would it be a good idea to restrict parking on your street for a couple of days during the leaf pick up season to improve overall leaf removal?
Please send your responses to Ilovemariemont@mariemont.org
Please note that this email address is not monitored. If you have a specific question please contact the mayor or a council representative.

Village News
Election Results : Thank you for your support! Many of you got out and voted in


November. The tax levy passed, and the newly elected Council members are Randy York, Susan Brownknight, Leah Geldbaugh, and Rob Bartlett. Congratulations to all! They will be sworn in on January 1, 2022. And to outgoing council members Avia Graves and Joe Stelzer, thank you for your devoted service to our Village and residents!
Building Department : New Zoning Official, Rod Holloway, started working in the Building Department last month. Welcome Rod! He may be reached at bldgdept@mariemont.org
Fire/EMS : The resident committee presented their recommendation to Council on October 11, 2021 to accept the Kramer report. Council voted unanimously to accept the Kramer report, accept the recommendations of the committee, suspend the committee, and suspend further conversations about integrating our fire department. Many thanks go to the resident committee for volunteering their time and sharing their findings with Council. The final report from Kramer & Associates as well as the recommendations from the Fire/EMS resident committee can be viewed at https://mariemont.org/fireems-resident-committee /.
December Council Meeting : Council will only meet once in the month of December on 12/20/2021.
Closed : The offices will be closed on December 24 and December 31 for the holidays.
Christmas Tree Disposal : Trees may be placed at the curb. They will be picked up on Tuesdays. Please remove ALL plastic, ornaments, wire wreaths, tinsel, and tree stands.
Leaf Pick-up : Leaf collection by the Village started the week of October 25 and will continue through the week of December 20. After Dec. 20 leaves must be bagged in brown paper yard waste bags or
Council Representatives
Rob Bartlett robbartlettcouncil@gmail.com
Avia Graves aviagraves@gmail.com
Marcy Lewis mlewis@mariemont.org
Randy York ryork@mariemont.org
Kelly Rankin krankin@mariemont.org
Joe Stelzer joestelzercouncil@gmail.com
Mayor: Bill Brown mayor@mariemont.org
in a can marked “Yard Waste” for pick up by Rumpke on the same day as your trash/ recycling. Yard waste can be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the day before your trash/ recycling pick up.
Important Leaf Collection Reminders
DO rake leaves to the front of your lawn near the curb and the Village will collect them.
DO NOT rake leaves into the street - Please be sure your lawn company knows this, as it becomes a safety hazard to drivers, pedestrians, and our service department. If you are concerned about the grass under your leaves, you are strongly encouraged to bag your leaves rather than waiting for them to be collected by the Village.
DO NOT put pumpkins, branches, or sticks in your leaf piles. These damage the Village’s leaf vacuum trucks, creating costly repairs and slowing down the crew.
DO NOT dump leaves in the swimming pool area.
The service department makes every effort to service each address in a timely manner. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Children
What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library
December 2021
Library Babies 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Ages birth to18 months. Registration is required for both babies and adults.
Outdoor Storytime: Movers & Shakers — 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays
You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance, and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Ages 1-4. Registration is required.
Outdoor Storytime: Preschool — 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while building early literacy skills. Storytime includes an early literacy craft or activity. Ages 3-6. Registration is required.
In-Person STEM: LEGO Fossils — 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8
Learn about dinosaurs as we excavate and create our own LEGO dinosaur “fossils.”
Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Adults
Book Club — No book club in December; 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27
We are discussing All the Little Hopes: A Novel by Leah Weiss. Copies are available at the branch. Registration is required.
Library hours: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; closed Friday, Dec. 24, for Christmas Eve and Saturday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day.
Mariemont Branch Library 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467








Community
Village Worship Services

Mariemont Community Church
mariemontchurch.org
Denis Beausejour, Co-senior Pastor
Jamie Moore, Co-senior Pastor
Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor
Katie Smith, Interim Children’s Director
Sunday Services 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. We are having in-person services! Masks are optional. Kingdom Kids Ministry at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., and Youth at 12:30 p.m. just after the second service. Livestream is at 9:00 a.m. on Facebook: Mariemont Church; our website: mariemontchurch.org; and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ MariemontChurch
Worship Every Wednesday in the Parish Center auditorium. 7:00-8:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Fall/Winter Activities
Women’s Ministries
JOY in the Morning: Tuesdays from 9:1511:30 a.m. at the Parish Center. Fall studies are: A Study of Exodus; Surprise the World by Michael Frost and Walk With Me: Simple Principles for Everyday Disciple-making, by Bill Mowry; God of Deliverance: A Study of Exodus 1-18, by Jen Wilken
Evening JOY: 1st/3rd Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Study is: The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and their Lessons for Today, by Shannon Bream
Save the Date: Women’s Retreat, February 4-5, 2022 at the Jesuit Retreat
Special Christmas Concert by Recording Artist, Revivaltown Music featuring Anna Moderwell of “Anna and the Deeper Well” at the Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 4, at the Parish Center.
Christmas Eve Services at the Parish Center on Friday, December 24 at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Sunday Services on December 26 at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
New Year Sunday Services on January 2 at both 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Continuation of Current Sermon Series on Spiritual Gifts: "Gifted and Going for It!" into March 2022.

Village Church of Mariemont
Villagechurchofmariemont.org
Todd Keyes, Pastor Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries
The Village Church of Mariemont is thrilled to announce that we will resume Sunday worship services in the Memorial Chapel beginning December 19 at 9:30 a.m. We hope you will stop by, meet some new faces, listen to an inspiring message, and
enjoy the beauty of Mariemont’s historic Chapel. Services will be live streamed at facebook.com/VCMChurch.
Christmas Celebrations
Children’s Nativity Pageant - Performed during our Sunday Worship service on December 19. Experience the retelling of Christ’s birth through the words and actions of our children.
Christmas Eve Service, Friday, December 24 – Begins at 4:30 p.m. Step back in time for an evening of Christmas carols by candlelight surrounded by the old-world elegance of the Memorial Chapel.
Around our Church
Women’s Bible Study continues the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, mornings at 9:30 a.m. or evenings at 7:00 p.m. Visit our website for location and contact information.
Kids Connection continues Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. for elementary age kids. If your children are looking for a group to engage with, this is it!
For more information about these events or learn more about our church, visit our website at www.villagechurchofmariemont. org or contact Pastor Todd Keyes at toddkeyes@villagechurchofmariemont.org.


