Architects of Mariemont: Richard Henry Dana and “The Dana Group”
By Matt Ayer
Architect Richard Henry Dana was born in 1879 in Cambridge, Mass., into a remarkable family. His paternal grandfather, as an undergraduate at Harvard, had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. Thinking it might help his health, he signed on as a common sailor on a voyage around Cape Horn to California, returning two years later on another brig. He kept a diary throughout his voyage, and upon his return wrote the American classic Two Years Before the Mast, published in 1840. He then finished his degree at Harvard and pursued a career in law.
Richard Dana’s maternal grandfather was poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, most famous for “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.”
Dana’s father, another Harvard man, was a well-known lawyer, author, and civil service reform advocate. He recognized the need for a voter’s identity to be anonymous to counter practices of intimidation, blackmail, and potential vote buying. He authored the Massachusetts Ballot Act of 1888, the first “Australian ballot” (secret ballot) law in the US and now a fixture in all fifty states.
Richard Dana also graduated from Harvard (1901), followed by three years at Columbia University, where he earned a BS degree at the School of Architecture, followed by two years of study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris to complete his formal architectural training. Next, Dana worked as a draftsman, serving one year each with two different New York firms.
He then entered into partnership with Henry Killam Murphy, an association that lasted twelve years. During this period, Dana designed
twelve of the eighteen educational groups undertaken by the firm in China and Japan, primarily the Yale in China project in Changsha. He also served as a visiting professor at Yale and received an honorary degree in architecture.
Recognizing that the work in the Orient demanded personal supervision, but unwilling to relocate there with his family, Dana dissolved the partnership in 1920 and practiced under his own name for the remaining twelve years of his life, from an office in Manhattan. In 1933, his life and distinguished career were cut short at the age of 54, from pneumonia.
His practice centered on the design (as well as restoration or alteration) of commodious homes for wealthy clients, primarily in Connecticut and New York. His son wrote that
he “was known to his friends as an expert in the refinements of the Colonial and Georgian styles, though his success in this field was probably inadvertent. The choice of style was often a requirement of the client, and an architect cannot always choose his own clients. He was particularly successful in planning for both the practical and artistic needs of his clients, in making sure they had what would suit them best, and in supervising every detail of the work.”
Two projects brought Dana to the Midwest, each notable as “outside his wheelhouse” of fine homes, churches, and schools. In 1929, the Muncie, Ind., Chamber of Commerce commissioned sculptor Daniel Chester French Cont'd on page 4
Part of The Dana Group residences on Chestnut Street.
Community
Letter to the Editor
During this past year it has come to our attention that many in our community are unaware of the intricacies of the culture war going on in our K-12 schools’ systems. Until the Loudon County Public Schools in Virginia gained national attention, most didn’t realize the speed at which shifts in K-12 education were happening. Terms like Critical Race Theory, Social Justice, white privilege, affinity groups, social affirmation, and microaggressions are new to our vocabulary. Even then, many of us don’t understand where this is coming from, and even more importantly, where it is taking our children in the education process.
A group of community parents and residents has launched a website in order to educate those interested on the trends in the public and private schools across the country, in our state, and in our school district and those districts around us. The content will be updated on a regular basis. As the website
evolves we will be expanding community participation. This is a learning experience for all of us. Come join us to expand your knowledge at Beacon4MariemontSchools.com.
Don Venderbush, Mariemont School District parent
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Mariemont Area Chamber of Commerce Updates!
By Kim Beach
The Mariemont Area Chamber of Commerce invites area businesses to join us for a networking event on Thursday, March 10 from 5-7 p.m., at the National Exemplar.
We are also pleased to announce our new leadership for the Chamber. Lisa Hopkins, from the National Exemplar, will lead the organization this year as president, and Mariemont resident Claire O’Dell is serving as the interim executive director for the Chamber.
We invite you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn –and stay tuned for a new Mariemont Area Chamber website coming spring of 2022! For information about Chamber membership, please email Kim Beach at kim@insurethevillage.com.
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and architect Dana to design a memorial to the five Ball brothers, industrialists and generous benefactors to the community. French was a famous American sculptor, whose works included the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, the Statue of the Republic for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and the Minute Man in Concord. Dana visited Muncie to offer French (then 78 and reluctant to travel) options for site selection for what was his final major work. French had finished casting the bronze statue within a year, but as the Great Depression struck, the project lay dormant until completion in 1937, after both designers’ deaths.
They had named the statue Beneficence, now affectionately called “Benny” and an iconic symbol of Ball State University. (A now dated tradition at the school was that one was not truly a coed until kissed beneath Benny.)
The memorial above symbolizes the university’s commitment to do good in the world, with Benny seen as “a goddess of altruistic ethics made real on the landscape.” According to Webster, “beneficence” is “the quality or state of doing or producing good.”
Dana exhibits his Classical training and his penchant for symmetry. Columns of the Corinthian order symbolize five men who served as pillars of the Muncie community. The integral benches and steps provide practical spots for meeting or reflection. A small fountain reminds citizens of the continuing, ever-flowing beneficence in one’s community, as do the never-ending concentric circles.
In Dana’s other Midwest project, he accepted the challenge of Charles Livingood to design one of the durable, modern, sanitary groups of housing units designed to meet the budgets of wage earners renting a home in this
new model American town. A review of Dana’s listed works indicates that he designed nothing remotely similar in his career. Today one can speculate that Dana valued participation in the Mariemont project, certainly a break from the routine of designing the estates of well-to-do New Englanders.
The result is the Dana Group – seven buildings in the Georgian Revival style, containing townhouse residential units and apartments on the north side of Chestnut Street, and at the corner of Chestnut and Plainville in a V-shaped building. Each building houses four, five or six units. Each townhouse has a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main floor, two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor, and a poured concrete basement for utilities, laundry, and storage.
The solid brick construction was clearly intended to last for many generations. Each building is characterized by symmetry with an aesthetically-pleasing balance of triangles, arcs, and rectangles. The buildings are each slightly different, with varied setbacks. Some buildings have units connected by garages, accessed by the rear alley. These add variability in the roof line in an aesthetically pleasing manner, and appear from the front as an additional room with a large front window. Shutters and trim colors are maintained consistent among the buildings via constraints in our Village’s Code, requiring a “Certificate of Appropriateness” from the Architectural Review Board for exterior changes, including paint colors.
This attractive row of Dana Group homes and its townhouses’ floor plans were featured in
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early sales brochures for Village living. Dana’s resolve to produce a deliverable satisfactory to Livingood’s goals is evident from his personal interest to display a unit that was “fully furnished” at a cost of $500 (in 1924, a bit less than the cost of a new Chevrolet).
With constraints on unit size and costs, Dana outfitted the model, galley-style kitchen (below) with shelving, counter space, ice box, and a three-burner gas stove. The door is more than half glass, with a transom window above to provide the natural light stipulated by Livingood for all Village units.
Fast forward to 2021 and appreciate the vision and thoughtful renovations by a current building owner. This Dana unit has been carefully preserved on the exterior, but inside it has been transformed throughout with today’s modern amenities. The wall between the dining room and kitchen has been opened
Simplif ying moves and estate dispersal for seniors and their families Architects (from previous page)
to accommodate a beautiful stone workspace. Modern appliances are integrated with new cabinetry. Recessed lighting brightens the space.
At the same time, the original doors, transom window and its working hardware remain. (Photo above)
As you view the Dana Group buildings and this lovely individual unit nearly 100 years later, it is clear that:
Richard Dana “nailed it” in meeting Charles Livingood’s specifications for rental housing in the Dale Park District.
The buildings deserve care and preservation as important historical landmarks of our model town, on the National Register of Historic Places, and as part of Richard Dana’s legacy.
Attention to detail and exquisite care by conscientious owners can retain the attractiveness and livability of these homes and the Mariemont experience.
Mary Emery exemplified beneficence in her sponsorship of a National Exemplar in town planning. From his attention to detail, it appears that Richard Dana embraced the importance and merit of this concept and the project’s ideals.
A good friend wrote of Dana’s “sincerity of his aims and his profound knowledge of early American traditions. Directness and simplicity of design and refinement of proportions characterized all his work.”
Current photographs by Ron Adair. Visit the Mariemont Preservation Archives to view the rest of the Dana model home photos, as well as a book highlighting Dana’s work. The Muncie Star Press featured a history of Beneficence May 17,
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The Mariemont Girl Scouts are Ready for Spring!
During the winter, fourth grade Troop 41238 completed projects to earn their Scribe and Jeweler badges, donated gifts to kids whose guardians are getting treatment for cancer, and they also went to a Cookie Rally to prepare for the cookie season. They have been selling since January, and if you are still craving your favorite Girl Scout cookies, fourth grade Troop 41238 and second grade Troop 4162 are combining to host a Cookie Booth at Ace Hardware in Mariemont on Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (or until they sell out)!
Please support your local Girl Scouts by checking out their cookie booths! If you miss our Mariemont troops, you can visit https://www. girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies. html for other troops' booth locations and dates in the area and to order online through March 20.
The seventh grade Troop 45352 is hoping to participate in an online event called Voices for Animals, and they are looking forward to touring the Toledo Zoo where they will get to talk to the staff and see behind the scenes exhibits and animals.
The tenth grade Troop 40829 is getting ready to egg yards on Easter! They hide eggs filled with fun toys and nut-free candy in yards after
8 p.m. on April 16. If you’re interested, scan the QR code and fill out the order form to make your child’s Easter extra magical this year. The girls also participated in a
Predator Prevention Self-Defense class, where they were taught many valuable skills by a martial arts professional (including how to gauge someone’s eye out!), and where they learned tactics to be aware and alert.
By Kim Beach
Community Downsizing Dream Team: Queen City Transitions
When Katie Brooks had a personal experience with one of her relatives moving, she saw first-hand how traumatic it could be. The amount and breadth of “things” that seniors have accumulated can be overwhelming to the adult children who are now charged with accessing and dispersing these items. Katie became interested in the business of assisting these families and eventually purchased Queen City Transitions about two and a half years ago.
Katie graduated from Miami University and then went on to complete her Master of Arts in Interior Design at the Savannah College of Art & Design. While in Savannah, Katie met and married her husband, Ben Brooks. The Brooks eventually settled back in Cincinnati (Katie is a native) and found their way to Mariemont. They have lived in Mariemont Landing for almost 9 years now and have two young sons, Quinn (4) and Whit (1).
Queen City Transitions has been helping seniors downsize since 2008. They provide a number of transition services ranging from managing the move from beginning to end,
packing and unpacking, estate dispersal, organizing, to preparing a home for sale. They also specialize in space planning, furniture placement and interior design for the client’s new home so that it feels as comfortable, or perhaps more comfortable, than the home you are moving from.
They are also specialists in “estate dispersal” and can help sort and identify the best way to consolidate belongings from a home. They use various local companies to find the most advantageous distribution of the many items accumulated over time. These range from auction, estate sale, consignment, donation and more. They also want to pass along cherished items to the proper family members.
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from the pent-up demand from seniors who remained in their current homes during Covid. As these folks start to think about putting their homes on the market, there will be an increased need for help with these huge undertakings.
Queen City Transitions provides a very hands-on level of service for its clients, which differentiates them from their competitors. They are a Platinum Member of the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers, the only professional association supporting organizations who are dedicated to assisting older adults and families with these moves.
When not working, the Brooks enjoy vacations to Hilton Head, SC, and share that Virgin Gorda has been their favorite place to travel. In the Village, they note that the Dilly Deli is their favorite spot and especially enjoy the hummus plate.
When asked about a guiding quote from Katie, she answered with: “The mind forgets but the heart always remembers” (Anonymous). As a business that is centered around memories, this is a great reminder! For more information about Queen City Transition’s services, please reach out to Katie Brooks at 513-432-2020. They are also conveniently located in Fairfax at 5725 Dragon Way, Suite 202.
The Queen City Transitions team working hard to help a senior client pack for a move.
Village
Spotlight on Mariemont’s Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission
By Bob Van Stone
Before any changes can be made to a property in the Historic District, the plans must be approved by the Architectural Review Board
The ‘ARB’ was established in 1983 by a Village ordinance to:
• Review proposed constructions, alterations, and additions,
• Review proposed repairs to signs, fences, and other exterior construction,
• Review colors of approved painting and roof work within the Historic District established by Council,
• Issue or refuse a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work.
The Architectural Review Board meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers. Requests for a hearing
before the Board must be submitted in writing to the Village Office by the first Monday of the month prior to the scheduled meeting.
The mission of the ARB is to “help maintain a high standard of community development and the principles of town planning, to protect and preserve property, to promote the stability of property values and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value for the general community welfare by regulating the exterior architectural characteristics of structures throughout the defined Historic District. It is the further intent of the ARB to preserve the distinctive historical and architectural character of this community, which has been greatly influenced by the architecture of an earlier period, as acknowledged by listing of the Village of Mariemont in the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1979.”
Before any building permits can be issued for a property within the Village, the Building Department must review the plans to assure the plans meet the requirements of the Village Zoning Code. When a proposed project does not meet those requirements, the Zoning Officer informs the property owner of that decision. At
that point, the property owner has the option of asking for a public hearing with the Planning Commission by filling out an application and paying a $100 fee to cover the costs of the preparation for the hearing.
The Planning Commission reviews each application independently and can issue a variance giving permission to violate the zoning code. The Mariemont ordinances have charged the members of the planning commission to protect and preserve the character and orderly development of neighborhoods and to assure that the proposed project will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the properties in the vicinity.
The most frequent reasons for hearings are issues related to setbacks, accessory buildings, and use of such structures. Setbacks are the distance from the lot lines where there can be no building construction. There are front, rear, and side yard setback requirements set up in the ordinances. There can be no HVAC units in the front of a residence or in the required side yard setback. In some cases, fences can be constructed
ARB members, L-R: John Bentley, Bill Brown, Matt Ayer, Peter Wren, Brad Lockhart, and Marcy Lewis
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up to the lot lines. The ordinances specifically charge the Planning Commission to consider exceptionally narrow, shallow, or irregularly shaped lots as well as their topography as well as when large “specimen” trees are in jeopardy.
Accessory structures are any building separate from the primary residence. These, by ordinance, cannot be used for human habitation and are only to be used for storage of vehicles and tools, etc. There can be only one accessory building per lot. The Planning Commission has recently been asked to grant variances for accessory structures.
Planning Commission meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month. These are public meetings announced on the Village website and also distributed using the Village email lists. Announcement of the meeting are also mailed to the owners of adjacent property to make sure that they are aware of a potential project. Typically the only attendees are the members of the Planning Commission and the applicants.
The members of the Planning Commission encourage public participation so that the
Commission hear the perspective of the Mariemont citizens concerning the character of the project and whether they consider it injurious to their property or property values. In most cases, this is the last opportunity for the public to have input on a specific project. The decisions of the Planning Commission are decided by a majority vote. Any decision by the Planning Commission can be appealed to the Village Council.
The members of the Planning Commission include the mayor, one Village council member, and Mariemont residents nominated by the mayor. The current members are Bill Brown (mayor), Leah Geldbaugh (council member), Shelley Miller Reed, Bob Rich, and Bob Van Stone.
Spotlight on the Village Administrative Office
The Administrative Office is home to Mayor Bill Brown, Administrators Joanee Van Pelt and Allison Uhrig, Fiscal Officer Tony Borgerding, and Assistant Fiscal Officer Eli Wendler, who doubles as the Village IT Administrator.
The Village administrators assists residents with questions or concerns regarding such items
as community-related issues, parks/shelters, trash collection, recyclables, etc. They also operate as support staff for the Mayor, acting as a liaison for Council, working in partnership with the fiscal officers, and serving as an information source for general questions while performing daily office duties. In addition to the above, the administrative staff manages payroll for all Village employees, processes all purchasing as mandated by the State of Ohio Auditor, and works in cooperation with all Village departments.
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Joanee Vam Pelt and Allison Uhrig
Spotlight (from previous page)
In 2020 the Village administrative team focused their efforts on the creation of a new Village website. Sign up for email lists at mariemont.org if you haven’t yet! The goal has been to keep the residents as informed as possible with the information they need right at their fingertips. They can look up each department, find email addresses and phone numbers for Village staff, print forms from the Building and Tax departments, review the Village calendar for events/meetings and the limb collection schedule, and make shelter reservations from March through October. Much of 2021 was devoted to being trained on new payroll and accounting software. The migration to the new software has been a complex endeavor but we will be completely switched over by 2022.
Joanee Van Pelt has been with the Village of Mariemont since February 2000. In addition to overseeing all the daily operations of the Administrative Office, Joanee also processes payroll for all Village employees including filing and maintaining all local, state and federal reporting. She attends and takes the minutes for meetings of Council, Architectural Review Board and the Planning Commission. She provides the Mayor, Elected Officials and Appointed Officials with a support system that allows them to focus on the issues of the Village.
Working in the public sector runs in the family – her husband, Rick, is a retired Police Lieutenant with 30 plus years’ service to the Village of Mariemont. Her son, Daniel, a 2014 Mariemont High School graduate, works as an Accountant/Auditor with the Department of Labor and Regulations for the State of South Dakota. In her off time, Joanee volunteers with American Black and Tan Coonhounds Rescue transporting hound dogs to their new “furever” home.
Allison Uhrig started working for the Village in 2019, replacing Sue Singleton upon her retirement in the Administrative Office. Allison is usually the first point of contact in the office when a resident has a question or concern. Her primary duties include managing outgoing payments for the Village, assisting Council and the Mayor with legislative tasks, updating the website as necessary, managing shelter reservations, and tending to daily clerical chores.
One of her favorite parts of her job is getting
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to know the residents of the Village. She also loves the charm and small-town feel of Mariemont. Allison enjoys getting the chance to work with the various departments to serve the community. It is a true team effort! When she’s not working her
top priority is creating fun memories with her son Griffin who is a freshman at Kings High School. She also likes going to concerts, Kings Island, Reds games, and most importantly, spending time with friends and family.
What’s a gardener to do while waiting for spring to arrive?
By Mary Alice Maze
Sunshine one minute and chilling temperatures the next make gardening wishful thinking this time of year. Here are some ideas to help you stay busy - garden themed of course!
Art in Bloom at The Barn Returns!
We invite you to enjoy the second Art In Bloom at The Barn, on Cambridge Ave., featuring floral interpretations of paintings from the Brush and Palette group created by members of the Garden Club of Mariemont and the Terrace Park Garden Club. An opening reception will be on Friday March 18 from 6-9 p.m. Art in Bloom continues on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
The next Garden Club of Mariemont meeting is on Wed March 2 at The Barn. Join
us to learn about Dahlias from the Dahlia Society of Cincinnati.
Seed and plant catalogs are eye candy for those eager for spring to arrive. Here are a couple of favorites…
Looking for organic or heirloom seeds? DollarSeed. com offers non GMO, Organic and Heirloom seeds. Thespruce.com offers information on a variety of garden seeds and supplies such as The 9 Best Places to Buy Seeds of 2022 and tips and methods for starting seeds indoors.
enjoy the fresh smell of spring. Krohn’s spring show entitled “Folklore of the Forest” ends on March 6 and will tempt your desire to get into your own garden!
Plan ahead for a shopping trip to Natorp’s Outlet in Mason - Join the Plant Lovers Club now and receive free plant coupons mailed to members! Follow Natorps on Facebook to find out when the outlet is open for the spring season (usually toward the end of March).
A visit to Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park whisks you away for quick trip to the tropics, orchid room or desert. All the while you can feast your eyes on plants galore and
Enjoy the first day of spring on Sunday March 20, and remember…
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” ~ Audrey Hepburn
Community Kitchen Upgrades Bring Best Sale Value
By Jaclyn Dunn
It has long been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that adage remains true even in 2022. With the Covid-19 pandemic keeping us closer to home, many of us have spent far more time in our kitchens than ever before. Often the kitchen is where our family gathers every day; we now spend an estimated two hours per day preparing food for our loved ones. So how important is an updated kitchen? According to multiple resources…very!
Both the National Association of Remodeling Industry and the National Association of Realtors state that a complete kitchen remodel or even just a kitchen upgrade are ranked as the two projects most likely to appeal to buyers and bring the best resale value to your home. What does that mean in terms of dollars? The industry standard return on investment says a mid-range kitchen make over will bring back to you between 50 percent and up to as high as 80 percent of your overall budget.
For example, if you spent $40k on your renovation, expect to recoup $20k to $32k when you sell your home. The NAR also states that an updated kitchen has successfully helped close as much as 20 precent of all home sales, making the effort well worth the expense.
Estimates can vary widely on average costs for a kitchen update or remodel, but expect to pay somewhere between $25K to $55K. It is also wise to set aside about 20 percent of the budget for unexpected surprises, especially in our older homes where water damage or electric or plumbing problems not visible prior to renovations can quickly add to the project costs. If you are moving walls or adding luxury items, do not be surprised if that total climbs as high as $80K, according to Ted Dostal, owner and primary cabinet designer for the new Eastside Design Center at 5610 Wooster Pike in Fairfax (behind Karrikin Spirits). Cabinets, the largest expense, will typically consume up to 25 percent of your total budget.
According to Amanda Cook of Tisdel Distributing, a distributor of fine appliances, located at 5901 E. Galbraith Road, a reasonable cost range to replace basic appliances (i.e.,
refrigerator, gas stove with range hood, and a dishwasher) with higher end appliances such as Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove brands, averages $25k for the full suite. Luxury upgrades like wine storage will add more but is a highly desired addition.
So, what is trending in kitchens for 2022?
The National Kitchen & Bath Association shares that organic and natural styles are gaining in popularity as millennials are wanting to bring more of the outdoors inside. White oak is gaining popularity because it stains well and is cost effective. In researching cabinet color trends, both light and dark greens are being used as an accent color to compliment the more traditional white and off-white cabinet colors. This is no surprise to me since every major paint company named a shade of earthy green as their Color of the Year for 2022. Ted Dostal finds that customers who are looking for a safe but fun pop of color often land on some shade of blue, with Sherwin Williams Naval (SW 6244) being one of the most popular.
According to Amanda at Tisdel, when it comes to appliances, stainless steel continues to lead the way by far as the color still trending. She is also seeing the combination of mixed metals
such as brushed brass and chrome accents on ranges and hoods. Beyond classic stainless, white and black are also strong contenders in appliance colors trending in popularity. Multipurpose capabilities and flexible use of kitchen space is also high on the desirable list, as is integrated technology.
Amanda shares with me that according to their vendor’s research, over 69 percent of their clients voiced a “very strong interest in connected kitchen devices.” This technology allows for continuous improvements and constant care of your appliances and remote monitoring of appliances while you are away. These latest developments allow your appliances to link to your mobile device, and other smart home features such as Amazon’s Alexa. Soon this technology will have the ability to diagnose and solve problems remotely, reducing the need for technicians coming to your home. The Sub-Zero
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Photo credit: Ross Van Pelt, RVP Photography
Photo credit: Ross Van Pelt, RVP Photography
Village Understanding Mariemont Fencing Permits
By Rod Holloway, Mariemont Building & Zoning Officer
One of the most requested and often misunderstood zoning permits is for fencing. Any time a fence is added or replaced on a residence in the Village a permit must be obtained prior to the work commencing. Applications for permits are available at https://mariemont.org/departments/ building-department/building-departmentforms/ (application for Building or Zoning Permit) and has a $95 fee. Details of the fence design and its location are required to process the application.
Failure to have a permit can result in the removal or rework of the fence to meet Village Ordinances 151.100 thru 151.106 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ mariemont/latest/mariemont_oh/0-0-
0-14288#JD_151.100. The homeowner is responsible to insure a permit is filed before the work begins, and not your contractor.
Fencing must be placed on your property and not in the Village right-of-way. To check whether you are in compliance, visit https:// cagis.hamilton-co.org/cagisonline/ and search for your particular parcel. A survey is not required for fence installations but could
avoid issue with your neighbors or the Village.
For most lots, fences are allowed in the front yard, but must be greater than 50 percent open design and limited to 4 ft. in height. Privacy fences up to 6 ft. in height are allowed in the side and rear yards as long as they are not along a public street or right of way. If you live on a corner, irregular shaped, or narrow lot, it is best to call the building department before the planning begins as there are additional requirements. New fencing cannot be of a chain link design and the post-side must face your yard.
If you have any questions, please reach out the building department via phone (513-2713315, option #4), drop by the Village offices, or send an email to bldgdept@mariemont. org . We are staffed weekdays from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
National Exemplar Celebrates 39 years
By Lisa Hopkins, Manager
Many great memories have been made at Mariemont’s National Exemplar Restaurant throughout its 39 years in our community. It has been a neighborhood tradition for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays are celebrated in the comfortable and inviting dining rooms daily. Children who came with their parents as they were growing up, now bring their children to dine with them.
Many menu favorites from 1983 are still enjoyed in 2022! Made from scratch Pancakes, Farmhouse Hash, Liver & Onions, Prime Rib au jus and, of course, the beloved Hungarian Mushroom Soup. Always consistently using the highest quality, freshest ingredients ensures an outstanding dining experience.
We love to hear your National Exemplar stories with your family and friends. Please share your memories with us at nexemplar@ nationalexemplar.com
The National Exemplar invites you to celebrate with us April 18-24, 2022. Keep in touch through our website www.nationalexemplar.com or our Facebook page for anniversary features and celebrations.
The Mariemont Inn Says Goodbye, Welcome
The Mariemont Inn would like to share some sad news of the passing of Dianna Lane in late 2021. While some might not think they know Dianna, she was a familiar face and voice if you ever had a reservation at the Inn or even walked through the lobby. Dianna started at the Mariemont Inn as a housekeeper but eventually switched departments to the front desk where she became the front desk manager. Dianna was a true caretaker of the Inn and exemplified the meaning of service through her 46-year career at the Inn. And if you were lucky, she would share some of her incredible cooking recipes! Dianna will truly be missed by not only our team
of excellence that the Inn has established over the years as an upscale, boutique hotel.
The Mariemont Inn is pleased to announce that Monika Evans has joined the team as the Inn’s new General Manager as of January 2022. Originally from Estonia, Monika has called Cincinnati home during her 20-plus year career in the hotel industry. She previously served as the general manager of other hotel brands, including IHG and Marriott. Monika brings the expertise, skillset and drive needed to maintain the standard
As more hotels are built around the city, it becomes even more important for the Inn to highlight its unique characters and enhance its amenities to the savvy traveler. Engaging with the local community is a key focus for Monika and the Inn, and will play an active part in promoting The Mariemont Inn as a leisure and business destination. The Inn will continue to provide guests with memorable historic experiences while striving to further enhance service quality and develop new hotel amenities for our guests and the local community well into the future.
members but every guest that she interacted with over the decades.
National Exemplar employees gather for their annual pre-holiday photo.
Community Join your friends at MariElders in March!
Tuesday, March 8
The MariCrafters
This month we will make a Home Sweet Home décor piece using Washi Tape. This craft can be customized for your own home and is interchangeable for the seasons and holidays. You DON’T have to be a crafty, creative, or artistic to participate. The crafts will be easy to do and fun to make. You’ll leave with a masterpiece for your home or a gift for a loved one or friend.
Wednesday, March 9
Non Fiction Book Club: Hiroshima (1989 version)
Hiroshima was written by American author John Hersey. It is regarded as one of the earliest examples of New Journalism, in which the story-telling techniques of fiction are adapted to non-fiction reporting. The book opens with the sudden dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The narrative then follows six survivors of the blast as they recount their lives before, during, and after the explosion. Get these books at MariElders.
Friday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Day Party Luncheon
Lucky You! You’re invited to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at the MariElders! So put on some green and join us for a luncheon!
Monday, March 14
Doughnuts and Discussion with Katie Harper
Katie Harper with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will be sharing about Seniors vulnerability to fraud and scams and how many likely go unreported. You will learn about the latest scams targeting the senior population, and find out how to protect yourselves and your loved ones.
Wednesday, March 16
Croswell Trip to SCHMIDT’S in German Village
This exciting one day tour takes us to Columbus and Schmidt’s Banquet Haus. Enjoy a
strolling accordionist, in addition to the bountiful buffet. After lunch enjoy a one-hour guided tour of Columbus and browsing in German Village.
Tuesday, March 22
Muffins with the Mayor
Mayor Brown wants to stay in touch with our members. Please bring questions, concerns, or just curiosity, and he will bring the muffins!
Tuesday, March 22
Sherd Nerds: How Broken Pots Teach about Ancient Life
The Mariemont Library is hosting a speaker from the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Classics. The program called Sherd Nerds: How Broken Pots Teach about Ancient Life. (“Sherd” is archaeology speak for pieces of broken pottery.) This talk is about how archaeologists can learn a surprising amount of information from ancient pieces of broken pottery. They focus on Greek and Roman archaeology. Usually, they bring an example or two of actual Roman pottery for participants to look at and even handle. If you are interested in this lecture meet at the library at 6 p.m.!
Wednesday, March 23
Tour of the Warbird Museum
The Tri-State Warbird Museum was formed with a commitment to preserve the aircraft of World War II, educate visitors on America’s role in WWII, and to honor the veterans who fought and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Continuing to grow, the Tri-State Warbird Museum aircraft
Residents JoJo Brumbaugh, Flo Carroll, Aquila Stoner, Ann Marie Wendler, Carol Donahue, and Sue Roberts join other MairElders to give thanks to the Mariemont Public Library for their support.
collection now consists of nine significant WWII aircraft. Join us to explore the history of aviation, honor Veterans, and learn about a part of our history that must be kept alive for generations to come.
Wednesday, March 23
Fiction Book Club: Fever 1793
Fever 1793 was written by American Author Laurie Halse Anderson.
During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie’s world upside down. At her feverish mother’s insistence, Mattie flees the city with her grandfather. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere,
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and Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease. Get these books at MariElders.
Monday, March 28
Tour of The New England Club (Anderson Township)
New England Club is an award-winning, independent senior living community. Residents appreciate the freedom and flexibility the independent living communities offer as needs around personal care and medical assistance change. Choosing a la carte from third-party health care and personal care providersmany with offices right inside the community – gives residents the power to choose their providers and obtain similar services as they would in a higher level of care like assisted living, but without giving up the independence, warm community of friends, and fun-loving atmosphere they enjoy so much. Lunch is included!
Tuesday, March 29
Bonding with Baby Goats
Steve and Regina Baushner live in Goshen, Ohio, on their farm Honey Sweetie Acres. In 2011, after raising their own kids, they bought a farm and began their second life raising kids…only this time their girls and boys are Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats. They also make and sell goat milk soap. On their farm they offer a Bonding with Baby Goats class but they have generously agreed to bring their goat babies to us here at Marielders! Join us to learn about the care of momma and baby goats, watch their milking procedures and feed babies who have transitioned to bottles. You’re not going to want to miss cuddling with baby goats!
Call MariElders for more information on any of these activities! 513-271-5588
(L to R) Nancy Powell, Carol Donahue, Becky Ventura, Diane Sabo
Holy Daffodils! Plenty of Budding Activities at The Barn
The Great American West at your Doorstep
On March 10, The Barn invites the community to attend Ansel Adams, a 90-minute documentary about the life and work of one of the country’s most beloved photographers and champion of environmental protection as he recorded the beauty of the American west. National Public Television originally broadcasted the film in 2002.
“His greatest photographs would seek to capture the instant of revelation — of timelessness amidst the evanescence of the natural world,” according the Joshua Mueller of the American Experience. (Courtesy of pbs.org)
The film begins at 7 p.m. in the Loft at The Barn, 6980 Cambridge Avenue. Terrace Park resident Dave Laug will lead a discussion before and after the presentation. Lights refreshments are available. BYOB. Your $5 fee will cover administrative costs.
Art and Architecture of Italy
The Barn is pleased to welcome Gene Johnston as she presents a lecture series entitled The Art and Architecture of Italy on Saturdays throughout April.
Italy is a stunning composite of history, natural beauty and the arts. From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance and throughout history, Italian artists, architects, and composers have left a legacy that has had a great impact on the world. Even today the creative class in Italy is cutting edge and setting new standards.
This four-week lecture series will feature this legacy in Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, etc., according to Johnston, an American/Parisienne, who has given this lecture series for various organizations throughout the years. She is a designer of interiors, furniture, fashion, jewelry, and the owner of retail stores and art galleries.
Lecture dates: April 9-30, 2- 3:30 p.m., in the Loft. Fee is $25 for the series. To register, go to thebarn.regfox.com. Please go to artatthebarn.org or call 513-272-3700 for COVID updates.
Juried Show Returns
The public is invited to attend the reception of The Woman’s Art Club 129th Annual Juried Exhibition and Sale on April 10 from 2- 4 p.m. The entire show runs from April 1 – May 1.
Come and enjoy lively conversations, refreshing beverages and nibbles with the artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on weekend from 1 to 4 p.m.
The goal of this exhibition is to showcase fine art works produced by women, ages 18 and older, residing in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Awards total more than $3500 with the Best of Show Award being $1500.
Thomas Warton, an award-winning realist painter whose work has been shown nationwide, selected this year’s entrants. In addition to his
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work as a fine artist, he has had a distinguished career as a designer, illustrator, art director and creative director.
M. Katherine Hurley will select the award winners. She has exhibited her evocative landscapes in oil and pastels in premier galleries and in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Hurley has mentored countless artists of all ages and participates in the Taft Museum of Art’s Artists Reaching Classrooms Program.
Classes for All Styles and Levels
Tuesdays
Mosaics with Sandy Caruso (An Art Academy Class at The Barn): March 29- May 3 from 1-4 p.m. Sandylou1031@gmail.com. All levels. Sandy also offers Thursday evening classes. Description: Supplies provided. $175 (Standard), $155 (Seniors over 60), 75-percent discount for faculty and staff of the Art Academy, 10-percent discount for Academy alumni.
Figure Drawing with Dave Laug: 9:3011:30 a.m. Jan.11-March 15. $245. Live and print references.
The Art Club with Dave Laug. For seniors. Zoom it! 1:00-2:30 p.m. Through March 15. Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center
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Instructor explores various drawing and painting projects stimulating creativity and offering good conversation. Register through MariElders. This class is a no-charge outreach program. To register, write marielders@yahoo.com or call 513-2715588.
Oil Painting for the Thinking Artist with Chuck Marshall. Ongoing from 1-4 p.m. Instruction covers concepts, design, and use of abstract shape, use of prismatic palette, as well as other palettes, styles and painting techniques. First class is a lecture and demonstration. $25 per class. Register at marshallstudio@icloud.com.
Wednesdays
Oil Painting with Jan Boone: Options include: Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and afternoons from 1:15 – 4:15 p.m. Instruction in technique, realistic rendering, and design. Four classes each month for $80. Call 513-382-7044 or janwrites@fuse.net.
Watercolors with Bruce Neville: Ongoing 7-9:00 p.m. Develop and expand your creativity and watercolor skills with Bruce Neville’s pay-asyou-go class, allowing you to work in as many classes as you wish around your schedule. This class is for advanced beginner | intermediate | advanced students. Each class begins with a demo by Bruce Neville. You will learn the process of painting watercolor in your style. Learn how to mix colors, create values and the value of composition. $30 per class. To Register: go to bnneville@aol.com.
Thursdays
Fundamental Drawing and Painting with Mary Lou Holt: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 2-4 p.m. Ongoing. $160 per eight-week series. $80 minimum for individual classes. Each class hosts sections for beginners and advanced artists. Call
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or write Mary Lou at 513-226-3833 or marylou@ marylouiseholt.com. Instructor requires face masks and vaccinations.
The Oil Painting Workshop with Charlie Berger: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Sessions through April 7, then April 21-May 26. This class is for oil painters with some experience who are looking for serious professional instruction and frequent personal feedback. Charlie provides instruction in both traditional oil and water-soluble oil. Charlieberger@gmail.com or 513-212-4679.
The Pastel Workshop with Charlie Berger 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Through April 8, then April 22- May 27. All experience levels. Individual professional feedback and advice. Register at Charlieberger@gmail.com or 513-212-4679. $185 per six-week series.
Mosaics with Sandy Caruso (An Art Academy Class at The Barn): 6-9 p.m. Description: An informal atmosphere of camaraderie and fun as you create mosaic art. Sandy will provide supplies and she welcomes all levels. $175 (Standard), $155 (Seniors over 60), 75-percent discount for faculty and staff of the Art Academy, 10-percent discount for Academy alumni. Tuesday morning classes are also available. To register, go to amp. activecommunities.com, then type “mosaics” in the search bar. Sandylou1031@gmail.com
Fridays
TGIF with Charlie Berger. 1-4:00 p.m. through May 27. Each 3-hour drop-in class $25. Open to experienced beginners and above in any
painting or drawing medium.
Personal, professional instruction, feedback and advice geared to your individual skill level. Please call, text or email ahead to sign up for each individual Friday afternoon session.
Six sessions: Charlieberger@gmail.com or 513-212-4679.
Saturdays
Create Decorated Eggs in the Ukrainian Style with Ivanka Lempitskiy: March 12, April 2 and April 9 from 2-5 p.m. Students will learn to decorate an an empty, clean egg shell using beeswax and vegetable dyes. 513-373-8660 or Ivanka.lempitskiy@gmail.com. $40 per class.
The Figure Drawing Workshop with Charlie Berger: This class is for adults with some drawing experience. Three-hour long-pose sessions with the nude model. Each six week session: $210. includes the model fee. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Six week sessions: March 5-April 9 and April 23-May 28. Please call or write Charlie Berger at 513-212-4679 or charlieberger@gmail.com to discuss your needs.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
May 6 at 6 p.m: Hog Bristle Painters
The only things in my life that compatibly exists with this grand universe are the creative works of the human spirit.” – Ansel Adams
The Barn, also known as The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont For more information, go to artatthebarn.org. Please keep yourself aware of possible closures before attending events.
The
Village Government
Village News
Snow/Ice Removal: The Service Department wishes to thank the residents for moving their cars off the streets last month when we had the snow/ice event. It made the job of clearing and treating the streets much easier. They were able to work faster, more efficiently, and safer. The crew did a wonderful job in very hazardous conditions!
Shred Day – CANCELLED: The Community Shred Day that had originally been scheduled for early June has been cancelled. Residents may check https:// www.hcdoes.org/302/Documents for a list of shredding events and providers in the Cincinnati area.
Outstanding Citizen Nomination: Forms are still available. Please turn them in to Joanee by March 10. Call the Village office for more information. Forms may be obtained at the Village office or on the website, www. mariemont.org.
Muffins with the Mayor: The MariElders Senior Center will host “Muffins with the Mayor” with Mayor Bill Brown on March 22 at 10 a.m.
Tax Office: Tax Administrator DeAnna Darrah, who served the Village for three years, left her position in February. We thank DeAnna for her dedicated service and wish her the very best! Her replacement, Chuck Barlow, joined the tax office full-time in late February and is ready for tax season! Mr. Barlow brings 12 years of experience from his former position with the City of
Norwood where he previously served as tax administrator. He was also a Council member in Norwood for three years. Please join us in welcoming him to the Village.
Graduation Parties: As we head into graduation season we wish our best to the soon-to-be 2022 graduates and their families! As a reminder, Mariemont shelters may be reserved through our website (“Parks and Shelters” under the Lifestyles section). Please note: ALL reservable shelters in the Village have a MAXIMUM capacity of 30 people. No exceptions will be made for graduation parties. In addition:
• Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in any Village park.
• If you reserve a shelter for a private event, please make sure to bag your trash and take it with you.
Council Representatives
Mayor Bill Brown mayor@mariemont.org
Rob Bartlett rbartlett@mariemont.org
Susan Brownknight sbrownknight@mariemont.org
Leah Geldbaugh lgeldbaugh@mariemont.org
Dr. Marcy Lewis mlewis@mariemont.org
Kelly Rankin krankin@mariemont.org
Randy York ryork@mariemont.org
• Shelters may be reserved for TWO HOUR blocks. The online reservation system automatically inserts 30 minutes before/after your reservation to allow time for set-up and clean-up.
Rumpke Adds Cups to Recycling Efforts
By Dean Ferrier, Rumpke
Since 1932, Rumpke has been committed to helping our neighbors properly dispose of their own mountains of waste. Throughout our 90-year history, our team has remained steadfast in our commitment to being a total waste solutions provider, dedicating resources, research, and innovation to provide our customers with essential services that are vital for human health and the environment.
Rumpke’s 14 regional landfills provide an environmentally sound and cost-effective disposal option for items as the end of their useful life, and our network of 12 recycling facilities allow our customers to divert many of these items from their waste stream to be turned into new and useful products.
We are excited to announce that our customers can now add even more items
to their recycling bin. Rumpke will accept paper, plastic and aluminum cups in your community’s recycling program. Recently, paper mills throughout the Midwest have pledged to accept paper cups and recycle into paperboard and cardboard, and innovations in plastic recycling have opened up secure, long-term partners for additional types of plastic to make this change possible. Additionally, Rumpke has upgraded technology at its facility to help recover the cups entering its plant.
Examples of new material that customers can recycle include paper and plastic beverage cups from fast-food restaurants (Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.), plastic souvenir cups, and Ball brand aluminum cups. Like other material, cups should be clean and empty prior to placing in recycling container.
What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library
March 2022
Children
Library Babies 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Ages birth to 18 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.
Adults
Mariemont Mystery Bookclub — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15
NEW! Join us for lively discussions of books across the mystery subgenres. This month’s title is Thin Ice, by Paige Shelton. Registration encouraged.
Sherd Nerds: How Broken Pots Teach About Ancient Life — 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22
The majority of artifacts archaeologists discover are broken pieces of cups and bowls just like those in your cupboards. Together, we will learn how archaeologists dig up this material and study it to discover various aspects of the ancient world, from trade-routes to how people ate and drank. Presented by the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Classics.
Book Club — 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31
We are discussing The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles. Copies are available at the branch. Registration is required.
Library hours are 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mariemont Branch Library 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467
Styrofoam and polystyrene (#6) cups (like Solo brand colored party cups) won’t be accepted, nor will plastic lids on paper cups (many are made from polystyrene). Plastic lids on plastic cups WILL be accepted, however, and should be reattached to the cup before tossing in the recycling bin. Straws and stoppers should be discarded in the trash. This material is much too small to effectively run through the plant.
Visit www.rumpke.com to learn more about what you can recycle and how the process works!
www.rumpke.com, 1–800–828–8171.
“Over 80 Years of Service”
Hobby Turns into Fun Business
Williams Meadow resident and high school sophomore Caleb Ching has developed a small business opportunity from a school-learned hobby. When in the eighth grade at Mariemont Junior High, Caleb took an “Expedition” course from teacher Mr. Willis on making balloon animals. Caleb enjoyed the course and became quite skilled at making the animals, so he decided to offer his services for children’s events.
His initial event was a Terrace Park Pre-
School Valentine Party in the Spring of 2000. Subsequent to this party, Caleb has worked at several birthday parties, doing one or two a month. He makes about 40 different animals including dogs, horses, and even unicorns. The children love the balloon animals.
Caleb is an active teenager, involved in
Mariemont High School cross country and track, and he has recently engaged in a small Robotics club. He also participates in the Source of Strength program, funded in part by 1N5.
to add a fun activity to your child’s birthday party!
A Grizzly Bear of Lights
By Margaret Jevic
Thank you Mariemont community for helping divert over 600 lbs. of holiday lights from the landfill this winter (the weight of a grizzly bear!)
At the recycling facility, usable components are stripped from the lights to be given a new life. The plastic, glass, copper, and lead can be separated out and sold by the recycling facility as a raw material to make new products. This prevents toxic or difficult to break down materials from
entering the landfill, as well as saves new mining or production. We couldn’t do it without you, our dedicated, sustainable neighbors.
As a reminder, Sustainable Mariemont has still not resumed battery collection at Ace Hardware due to a loss of our recycling stream. We are still accepting empty, label-free pill bottles and home ink cartridges continuously. Just drop your items into the marked bin by the front doors at Ace Hardware on Wooster Pike and our Sustainable Mariemont volunteers will take care of the rest.
Caleb Ching
Community
Village Worship Services
Village Church of Mariemont
Villagechurchofmariemont.org
Todd Keyes, Pastor
Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries
The Village Church of Mariemont has returned to the Memorial Chapel on the Old Village Square. We invite you to worship with us Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Services will also be livestreamed at facebook.com/VCMChurch.
Upcoming Events
Join us Sunday mornings during this Lenten season for relevant Bible-based messages; authentic worship with a genuine community of believers in the Memorial Chapel.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. We will prepare our hearts for this sacrificial season at 7 p.m. on March 2 in our 3920 Oak Street building with a brief prayer service and ceremonial ashes.
Women’s Bible Study continues the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month - mornings at 9:30 a.m. or evenings at 7 p.m. Contact Valerie McEnroe for more information at vmcenroe1@ gmail.com
Men’s Bible Discussion meets weekly over lunch. Contact Pastor Todd if you have interest in this study at toddkeyes@ villagechurchofmariemont.org.
Kidz Connection continues Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. for elementary age kids in our building at 3920 Oak Street. Our children learn biblical principles through science projects, crafts and discussion. If your children are looking for a group to engage with, this is it!
For more information about these events or to learn more about our church, visit our website at www.villagechurchofmariemont. org or contact Pastor Todd Keyes at toddkeyes@ villagechurchofmariemont.org.
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 and 11 a.m. We are having in-person services! Masks are optional. Kingdom Kids Ministry at 9 and 11 a.m., and Youth at 12:30 p.m., just after the second service. Livestream is at 9 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, 7-8:30 p.m. All are welcome! Check mariemontchurch.org for any weekly details.
Winter Activities
Women’s Ministries
JOY in the Morning: Tuesdays from 9:1511:30 a.m. at the Parish Center.
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
Spiritual Gifts Conference March 4-6, 2022 at the Mariemont Church Parish Center, featuring author and pastor, Jack Deere. He is the author of the bestselling book, Surprised by the Power of the Spirit. Check mariemontchurch. org for details closer to the time of the event.
Continuation of Current Sermon Series on Spiritual Gifts: "Gifted and Going for It!."d The final message will be April 3, 2022.
Palm Sunday April 10.
Easter Sunday April 17. We will be serving Chef Michael Belanger’s famous smoked salmon bagels between services.
Check our Spring Series: “But God!”
Starting April 24 for six weeks, we will study Paul's last letters to his proteges, Timothy and Titus, which are filled with wisdom for life today. Our retiring pastor, Mariemont resident Denis Beausejour, will share highlights from almost two decades of ministry in Mariemont.
Check mariemontchurch.org for details closer to the time of the event.
