Mariemont Town Crier, May 2023, Volume 47, Issue 8

A Salute to Father-Daughter Time

By Frank X Uehlin

Happy Father’s Day! June 18, 2023

One winter day in 2006 my wife Ginny was going to the Nutcracker with our daughter, Kate, with some other moms and Kate’s classmates. I asked her why the dads couldn’t do something like that. She told me to organize something…so I did.

The first year – 2007 - a group of about 20 dads and daughters went to Bruce’s Canoe Livery in Loveland for a five-mile canoe trip. I thought the girls were going to get bored with this, so the next year we went up to Ft. Ancient for a longer canoe trip.

Then in 2009 we went to Brookville, Ind., for an overnight trip. We always camped out in tents when we stayed overnight. The first overnight my daughter and I pitched my dad’s WWII two-person pup tent, which was pretty small (3 ft. tall max) to say the least. Some of the guys had tents so big that they had an address on them. I broke down the next year and got a bigger tent. On the first day we went down the White River on inner tubes. Joe Steltzer had the misfortune of getting his inner tube impaled on a sharp branch. Luckily we were floating past another livery and a guide gave Joe one of his inner tubes. The next day we went on a nice long canoe trip.

In 2010, when the girls were in the 7th grade, we took a bus and went to Beckley, W.V., for some white water rafting on the Gauley River. We were able to get some military MREs, which were a big hit with the girls. The first day we went on rubber duckies (two-person kayaks). There was a set of rapids that capsized almost everyone. I suspect that many went under on purpose. The second day we went on 8-person rafts with a guide.

On the third day we all rode on some zip lines. Gabby Robb was so little/light that she stopped half-way through, and a guide had to come up and give her a push.

That night Jeff Lemay told a very scary, vivid story about Koko, the missing gorilla.

was sitting in a chair with a bunch of bananas that calmed the gorilla. The girls screamed and the dads got a chuckle out of it.

We did some other one-day excursions. On President’s Day we went to Mammoth Cave, Ky. David Arends said that was the

The story goes like this: A train left Cincinnati and was headed to Florida loaded with circus animals. The train derailed. Koko’s mother died in the train crash. Koko has been wandering the back country of W.V. for years. Whenever she hears a train horn, she gets very agitated. We had a CD with animal sounds and a long train horn blasting. One of the dad’s, Scott Green, came running out of the bushes in a realistic gorilla suit. Joe Toman

best ham sandwich he ever ate 300 ft. underground. On the way home we stopped at Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace. A park ranger was just about to lower the flag when we asked him if the girls could lower it. He showed them how to properly fold it; it was a proud moment. We went to Xenia twice in one year. We saw Blue Jacket, an outdoor drama with flaming arrows, loud muskets

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Dads and daughters navigate some serious rapids on a Gauley trip.

Sustainable Mariemont: Compost Your Table Scraps

By Mandy Rohal

Were you inspired by Earth Day?  Do you want to do your part for cleaner air?  Did you know that Mariemont offers a composting program? Come join other Mariemont families in our quest to reduce solid waste going into the landfill.

By reducing the amount of solid waste we add to landfills, we are able to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses going into the atmosphere. Methane is the most potent greenhouse gas (20 times more powerful than CO2), and landfills are the 3rd largest source of human related methane emissions. The question shouldn’t be: why should I compost? It should be: why not compost? If you are ready to start your composting journey, please reach out to

Mariemont Receives Recycling Grant

Congratulations Mariemont residents! The results are in, and Mariemont has been recognized for achieving a diversion rate of 66.3%, earned a recycling grant of $11,132.79

from Hamilton County R3SOURCE. (Go online to: https://mariemont.org/download/ miscellaneous/2023/RRI-2023-AwardLetter_Mariemont.pdf to read the detailed letter from R3SOURCE)

In 2022, we diverted 2,073 tons of material from going to landfill! Residents saved resources, conserved energy, and reduced pollution by recycling. Our collective recycling efforts:

• Conserved enough energy to power every home in Mariemont for 10 days.

• Reduced more air pollution than if every household in Mariemont rode their bicycle to work for 9 weeks.

• Saved 2,299 trees from being harvested. Well done and keep recycling!

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and booming cannons. Later that fall we went back to see Spooky Hollow.

These trips were very successful, and the fathers and daughters enjoyed them so much that we wanted to keep them going after the Class of 2015 graduated. So, we invited the 7th grade girls/dads the next year. There were 80 of us on that trip! The first trip activity was a paintball battle. They lined up 20 yards apart (it look like a Civil War skirmish) and let it rip. They were so proud of the welts after being shot and showed them off proudly. The next day we went white water rafting.

Some of us got sea sick. We had brought some flyers that showed how to tie different nautical

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lot of different things to do.

The last two years we went to Lake Cumberland. We had two double-decker pontoon boats, a ski boat and a couple of wave runners. Dan and Sam Telekamp kicked everybody’s butt in the Euchre tournament. We all had a good time.

Here’s to hoping the tradition of the 7th/8th grade father-daughter trips continue well into the future.

Flags and Fireworks for Independence Day!

Flags…

The Mariemont Red, White and Blue Committee invites all residents to join them again this year in decorating the Village with American Flags during the Fourth of July weekend. Last year, over 8,000 American flags lined the streets of Mariemont and the committee hopes to increase participation this year.

Residents are asked to display flags in their yards starting Friday June 30, so they can be enjoyed all weekend. Volunteers will place flags in public spaces on Friday as well.

To purchase flags, see the Mariemont Red, White and Blue insert in this issue of the Town Crier. To help put out flags in public spaces, contact ryork@mariemont.org.

…and Fireworks

Mariemont’s annual fireworks display, presented by RC Pyrotechnics, is scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, at Dogwood Park. This fun community event is made possible through donations from charitable area businesses and residents. If you would like to donate, please send your check payable to Village of Mariemont to 6907 Wooster Pike. Thank you for your continued support!

The rafting trip is only one of the Father-Daughter adventures.

The Flying Pig Bacon Station

By Nancy Clausen, Mariemont Church

The Mariemont tradition no one expected

In 2016 Rob Seetin, the then men’s ministry leader at Mariemont Church, had a crazy idea. The turnaround point for the full-length marathon had been right in front of Mariemont Church for years, and the church chose to serve the community with a fun station along the route instead of having regular Sunday morning services on Flying Pig Marathon day.

“What if we did a Bacon Station at the turnaround?” Rob floated the idea to two

close friends at Mariemont Church as they discussed trying some new ideas to liven up the marathon stop that had been going since 2011. The idea got a huge positive reaction, and the Mariemont Church Bacon Station was born.

The day before the marathon, anyone walking by Mariemont Church will be able to catch the smell of cooking bacon wafting from the commercial kitchen located inside the church just off Plainville Road. In fact, for the past few years the church has taken over an entire intersection and gives away bottled water, sponsors a live band, creates a family play area, and offers prayer for those who need it.

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“Kroger donates and we give away about 150 pounds of bacon every year now,” said Paul Rasmussen, worship pastor at Mariemont Church, one of the original Bacon Station runners. “This year, we’re planning on about 200 pounds in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Flying Pig.”

The Mariemont Church Bacon Station has become a race favorite, and the whole congregation participates in the events at the intersection every year. “People in Mariemont and beyond look for us now,” Rasmussen explained. “We can’t let them down.”

A lot of people get the irony of The Bacon Station (Flying pig…?), but many wonder if eating bacon during a marathon is a good idea. “They love it,” explained Rasmussen. “It’s protein, it’s salt, it’s fat, and it’s delicious. In fact, an ER doctor I know said it makes sense.” Rasmussen added, “You don’t have to be a runner to get some, so there are lots of people enjoying the bacon even if they’re not in the race at mile 16.”

Mariemont Church will be hosting the Bacon Station at the Flying Pig turnaround again this year on May 7 at the corner of Murray and Plainville between 8 and 11 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to come down, bring your family to the race and grab some bacon, drink some water, listen to some live music, and support those running in the marathon.

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Ron Salzano, A Gifted Barber and Mariemont Staple

By Suzy Weinland

If you’re a guy who has lived in Mariemont for a while, chances are you've met Ron Salzano, owner of Mariemont Barber Shop. Ron has been grooming generations of dads, sons, wedding parties, CEOs and celebritites here for 48 years.

Ron grew up in Coreyville after coming to America with his family from Italy in 1958. In 1965, he wanted to go to California with friends – like all free-spirited youth in the ‘60s - but his mom talked him out of it. A close friend, Ralph Green, convinced him to go to barber school and said they could both be barbers and make a fortune.

Ron became proprietor owner of Mariemont Barber Shop beside the Mariemont Inn, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Through the years, Ron has had the privilege of cutting and grooming - and in some cases still does – local celebs and leaders including musician Peter Frampton (who lived in Indian Hill until around 2012), Senator Rob Portman (who still comes in), FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan, Sam LeCure (Reds pitcher, 2010-2015 and current “Reds Live” analyst and co-host), and Boomer Esiason (Bengals quarterback for 10 non-consecutive seasons).

When asked what his favorite style was to cut, he quickly responded, “The pompadour!” And the oddest? “The mullet with a perm, and a cut with shaved lines in the side of the head.” (Author sidenote: I remember my mom taking my sister and I

definitely not a favorite of mine!)

Drew Fiorenza, of Terrace Park, was in the shop on the day I interviewed Ron. He was having his hair cut by Ron’s son Tim – one of five children - who has been a barber there for 10 years. Fiorenza has been coming to Mariemont Barber Shop for 10 years and said he "loves the great haircuts and banter."

Ron shared that he has three customers who all have been coming to him for 55 years: Ken Gergen, Paul Aiman, and Steve Pohfyer.

In December 2022, Ron was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), a progressing neurological disease that leads to loss of voluntary muscle control and movement. Despite his diagnosis, Ron has remained positive. The disease has primarily started to affect his speech. But even as we talk, he continues to smile.

While the average life expectancy of someone with ALS is 2-5 years, Ron is continuing to live life to the fullest. Ron continues to enjoy UC Bearcat games with his best friends from high school in the

fall. He used to enjoy soccer, and now plays golf. His favorite place to go in Mariemont is Graeters for donuts on Saturdays. He also reminisces about frequenting the Village Kitchen years ago when it was on the Square.

This summer, Ron is forming a team to walk in the Walk to Defeat ALS at Winton Woods on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. He invites all who would like to walk - individually or as a team – or donate to his team, to visit https://alsohio.org/2023walktodefeatals/ , scroll to Cincinnati Walk and click on “Learn More.” There you can register, find a walker or team to donate to, or contact the Southern Ohio Chapter with questions. As of print time, Ron had not yet formed his team, so check the website this summer, or stop into Mariemont Barbershop and talk to Ron in person to find out more!

And since medical bills can be strenuous on someone with ALS as well as their family, one of Ron’s longtime customers and friend, who wishes to remain anonymous, has set up a charitable fund at PNC for anyone who would like to donate to help Ron with expenses. Donations can be made either by scanning the QR code below to donate online, or by mailing or making a personal visit to PNC Bank at 7423 Wooster Pike, Cinti., OH 45227. Let them know you’d like to make a donation to the “Ron Salzano Fund.” PNC accepts all major credit cards, including American Express.

Ron would like to thank everybody for coming in over the years, including multiple generations of families. “It’s been a fun career, and I’ve met a lot of nice people. I’ve learned a lot from my customers.”

Ron Salzano (from previous page)

MSF Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

By Liz Alter

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Mariemont High School alumni graduated at least 10 years who have notably distinguished themselves by their significant contributions and/or remarkable accomplishments in their chosen career; skill, trade, or business; in civic duties; in military

service; in philanthropy; in volunteerism; in the arts; in the sciences; in education; in religion, OR any other field, endeavor, or pursuit, excluding athletics.

Nominees may be living or deceased. Nominations will be considered by a committee comprised of Mariemont School Foundation trustees and district officials. The number of recipients each year is at the discretion of the committee. Nominations will remain on file for five (5) years. Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be recognized during Mariemont’s Homecoming in September, 2023. A permanent, dedicated space at Mariemont High School also honors recipients.

A nomination form and guidelines are available on the School Foundation website: Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form | MSF (mariemontschoolfoundation.org), or by calling the Mariemont School Foundation at (513) 272-7509. Nominations are due June 30, 2023.

Please contact Mariemont School Foundation trustees Liz Alter at ealter@cinci. rr.com or Leslie Willett at leslie_willett@ yahoo.com with any questions.

Cub Scouts Help with Spring Tree Care

By Margaret Jevic

The other day my 6-year-old asked me if it was snowing. We had just parked the car at his lacrosse game, and we were in shorts and t-shirts. While his understanding of weather conditions may be an area of opportunity, he wasn’t wrong about white stuff coming out of the sky. It was a mixture of seeds and petals and pollen indicating that spring is in full swing. During this time of peak floral beauty, more tree care is being carried out on our Village street trees.

While some tree care should be left to professionals (like trimming large and/or high branches), there is plenty us regular individuals can do to help trees thrive. This past month, the Mariemont Pack Cub Scouts Troop 1 diligently removed grass and other vegetation around our 1-year-old Chinquapin Oaks planted on Chestnut St. Removing grass from around the tree trunk prevents competition for nutrients and allows beneficial mulch to be placed down for the tree to use. Having a wide circle (or square) of mulch around the base of the trunk also protects the tree

from potential damage from lawn equipment.

Our scouts worked with their parents and leader Katie Dzombar to clear space around our new oaks. Digging up grass takes a little bit of elbow grease, and this was a great opportunity for these young scouts to participate in a service project that “teaches kids about being helpful citizens and gives them a sense of pride and ownership in their community,” said Katie.

Another fairly basic tree care item is removing vines from trees. Vines can prevent good air and light penetration. They can also wrap so tightly around a tree, strangling the tree’s transport of nutrients. In extreme cases vines can become so heavy they become a burden to the tree and lead to an increased risk of branches breaking.

The best way to remove vines from trees is not by pulling them off the tree as this can lead to

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large swaths of bark being torn off, but by severing the vine near the bottom of the tree, pulling up the roots, and letting the vine die and fall off the tree. Taking these two easy measures is a great way to help a tree thrive and protect it from damage.

The Cub Scouts did a fantastic job learning about the importance of removing vegetation, and how to do it right. They can give themselves a huge pat on the back for contributing their time to the Village trees. Their effort will live on in healthy, happy trees they had a hand in raising.

Special thank you to the following scouts who served us on Chestnut St: Xavier Davis, Gracie Eversole, Adrian Fearing, Llewyn Fearing, Owen Friedhoff, Colin Friedhoff, Enzo Gibson, Lola Kato, Everett Lairson, Jay Mallon, Owen Mallon, Oliver Millard, Brooks Qin.

Nourished by Nature Opens in Mariemont

By Suzy Weinland

Holly Bostle and her fiance’, Dustin Hoffman (no, not that one), moved to Mariemont with their kids (Savannah, 5 and Noah, 14) late last year to be closer to The Cincinnati Waldorf School for their daughter, who attends kindergarten there. Holly and Dustin quickly fell in love with the area. “The walkability, the history, the small-town charm, everything,” said Holly. “Our neighbors are so kind, and the area is everything we could have ever dreamed of.”

While on a walk to grab coffee at the strand the week of moving here, Dustin saw the “For Lease” sign and made a call inquiring about the space available. At the time, Holly was running her soap company out of their home and only taking online orders while also juggling a full-time job. A few days and phone calls later, Dustin told Holly he had spoken to someone, and he thought this was an opportunity worth looking into.

“Soon after, we were holding the keys to what would be our very own storefront for Nourished by Nature. I could never thank him enough for talking me into taking this leap. He has fully supported me and this business from the start, has always believed in my products, and spreads the word any chance he gets,” shared Holly.

The couple ended up doing all the buildout work at the storefront themselves (installed floors, built a partition wall, painted, sanded/ stained/hung shelves etc.) using Dustin’s 20-plus years of former construction and woodworking knowledge to their advantage. “He even hand-built my checkout counter, which is my favorite thing in the store - it’s so beautiful,” Holly said, enthusiastically.

“We spent quite a few long days and even pulled some all-nighters there. We had the kids pitching in where they could, too. They had so

much fun learning how to build things, how to install floors, how to paint a wall properly, and so much more. I think they’re a bit sad now that the store is open and there isn’t much left for them to work on construction-wise,” she laughed.

“I breastfed Savannah until the age of 3.5, almost 4, so we had a large supply of frozen breastmilk on hand. In the past, milk baths worked wonders for her skin and for minor ailments, so I figured we would give it a try. It soothed her skin almost immediately,” said Holly. “The hives would go away at night with milk baths, and come back the next morning, so we were working through our stash of frozen breastmilk pretty rapidly.

Holly searched for ways to make the breast milk last longer and stumbled upon breast milk soap. She ordered some to try, and it worked well for Savannah’s skin, but had added ingredients that Holly didn’t like. “We prefer to use clean, organic ingredients in our household, especially on her sensitive skin.”

Nourished By Nature was inspired by Holly and Dustin’s five-year-old daughter, Savannah. In 2021, she broke out in severe rashes and hives head to toe that lasted for weeks on end before disappearing, and then reappearing days later. The doctors and specialists she saw were puzzled, and after trying a multitude of medications and steroids to no avail, Holly decided to take a more natural approach.

After a lot of research, Holly tried her hand at making cold process soap herself. “I wanted the last of the breast milk I had saved turned into soap and I wanted complete control of the ingredients it contained.” After making her first batch of breastmilk soap and waiting six weeks, it was ready to use. She said it was “amazing.” “The feel, lather, the creaminess of the bars was unlike anything I had ever used,

Dustin, Holly and Savannah

Centennial Summer Activity: How Many Plaques Can you find?

By Mariemont Preservation Foundation and the Mariemont Centennial Committee

By latest count we have found 63 memorial and informational plaques in the Village of Mariemont. There may be more, but to-date no-one has taken a comprehensive inventory of the plaques that are scattered throughout the Village.

This summer we challenge you to find and identify all 63 memorial plaques. They range from armed forces dedication plaques at the Pioneer Cemetery to informational plaques that can be found in our parks or plaques for the historic housing groups.

In our count we did not include any of the park benches in the Village with their

dedication information or the plaque monuments located on the grounds of the High School. There are still at least 63 memorial and information plaques out there for you to find.

Go to Mariemont. org to download a form from the popup box on the home page, complete it with your responses, and submit to centennial@ mariemont.org. The Mariemont Chamber of Commerce has donated prizes for those who can complete this quest. Answers, including descriptions and location of the plaques, will be posted Sept. 1 at mariemont.org/love.

February, March and April activity answers and detailed descriptions are now posted there as well.

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As we celebrate 100 years of Mariemont, below is an advertisement about the “New Mariemont” that ran in the 1929 edition of the Xavier University "Musketeer" yearbook. Thank you to Frank Uehlin for sharing his father’s yearbook and this ad with us!

Welcome Aileen Beatty, our newest Town Crier volunteer staff member. You may have seen her crossword puzzles and word searches over the past couple of years. She will now be writing a crossword for every issue. Aileen is a life-long

resident of Mariemont, is retired from a career in Analytics in Marketing Research, was the Village Assistant Building Administrator working for Don Keyes, and is a Trustee on the Mariemont Preservation Foundation Board. After doing the

New York Times Sunday crossword for years, it occurred to her that she might be able to create one herself. She watched a how-to YouTube video and was off and running. The hobby has now become a passion. (answers on page 20)

Photos from Mariemont's Centennial Celebration (courtesy of Steve Spooner and Suzy Weinland)

What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library Summer 2023

Families

Library Babies — Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Ages birth to 18 mos. Registration required for babies+adults.

Preschool Storytime — Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Ages 3-6. Registration is required for children and adults

Movers & Shakers —Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Ages 1-4.

Coding Club* — Learn to code with new games and challenges every month. Recommended for Ages 8-12. Please register for only one session per month.

May: Tuesday the 9th at 4 p.m. or Tuesday the 16th at 4 p.m. (choose one)

June: Tuesday the 6th at 4 p.m. or Tuesday the 13th at 4 p.m. (choose one)

July: Tuesday the 18th at 4 p.m. or Tuesday the 25th at 4 p.m. (choose one)

August: Tuesday the 22nd or Tuesday the 29th at 4 p.m. (choose one)

Summer Kickoff Party with Looney Ballooney! — Monday, June 5 at 11 a.m.

Sign up for our Discover Summer program and get a free book to kick start your summer reading! Looney Ballooney will be making free balloon animals and there will be games/crafts for the whole family.

Wiggly Worms with the Hamilton County Conservation District* — Monday, June 12 at 11 a.m. Animals Alive! Presented by Great Parks* —Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m.

LEGOs! LEGOs! LEGOs!* — Tuesday, July 11 at 3 p.m.

Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo! — Thursday, July 27 at 1 p.m.

Back-2-School BUBBLE-FEST! — Monday, August 21 at 11 a.m.

Teens

MaREADmont Bookclub — Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

*Registration required.

Join us while we discuss our book of the month: In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan in a no-pressure atmosphere. (There are no quizzes or participation grade here.) Our mission is to foster a LOVE of reading while creating a safe and welcoming place for ALL! Grades 8-12. Registration recommended.

Dungeons and Dragons – Tuesday, May 23 from 4:30-7 p.m.

Drop in anytime between 4:30 and 7 to create a character for a summer campaign at the library! Ages 10-15. Registration is required. D&D group meets monthly through the summer.

Adults

Mariemont Mystery Book Club — Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Book club meets through summer. Book Club — Monday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Book club meets through summer.

Library hours are 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Extend Your Years Behind the Wheel

By Kimberly Flick, MariElders Transportation Coordinator

Perhaps this worrisome thought has crossed your mind: “What’s going to happen if I can no longer drive?” It’s a complicated situation. But there are ways you can extend your years behind the wheel.

Aging naturally causes changes in vision, hearing, motor function and cognition. To continue being a safe driver, have your hearing and vision checked annually. Your hearing serves as an early warning alert to conditions around you, even before you see what’s happening. If you are developing hearing loss, don’t be shy about or too proud for hearing aids. The technology is amazing and can enhance your life in so many ways.

When driving, it’s essential to hear emergency vehicles, railroad crossings and mechanical problems with your car immediately. In-car auditory signals such as crash avoidance and lane departure warnings give you more time to avoid a collision. These safety advances in newer vehicles have significantly reduced death and injury for drivers, their passengers and other motorists sharing the road.

Our visual field decreases approximately one to three degrees per decade. By our 70s and 80s our peripheral vision can be 30 degrees less than when we were young drivers. Vision checkups can keep you in eyewear that corrects most deficiencies. Cataract and macular degeneration affect distance visual acuity - the response time needed to stop the car. Accommodation is the ability to change focus quickly between near and distant objects, such as the dashboard to highway signs. Multifocal and bifocal prescription lenses can help with that.

We gradually lose quick response motor control and nerve cell messaging over time, due to natural changes in our brain and nervous system. Reflex and reaction time varies greatly from person to person. Also, the loss of receptors and neurons can make focus and concentration more difficult. But it’s a sure bet

that you can slow down the effects of aging by staying physically active, as well as mentally and socially engaged.

Statistically, older drivers tend to take fewer risks on the road. So don’t eat and drink while you’re cruising. Keep both hands on the wheel and skip talking on the phone, even hands-free. Plan your route before you leave – and the times you drive, as well. Avoid the rush-hour mayhem. Weekends are overly busy, too. Schedule errands and appointments for mid-day weekdays if you can. After dark may not be the best time to navigate unfamiliar areas. The same is true for inclement weather.

Your doctor is one of your best consultants for driving competency. Are you taking medications that have a caution about operating a vehicle? According to the National Institutes of Health: “A patient should be advised when it is not safe to drive. If he disregards this advice and drives, he would be breaking the law and

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Perhaps the best way to extend your years behind the wheel is by taking a refresher course. You can get an idea of how much you do or don’t remember about motor vehicle laws. The Ohio BMV website offers a Drivers License Knowledge Test online. The printed version is available at most BMV locations. Or you can take an AARP online course https:// www.aarpdriversafety.org/.

Learn at your own pace at a time that’s convenient for you. Your insurance company may reduce your rates when you provide the certificate of completion. Moreover, you’ll receive renewed confidence and improved awareness of safe driving techniques and motor vehicle laws.

Or Leave the Driving to Us! When you need a lift, remember to call The MariElders. We provide door-to-door transportation to area stores and businesses, dentists and medical check-ups. Simply call in advance to reserve a ride, 513-271-5588. For a suggested donation of $2 per round trip, that’s hard to pass up!

MariElders Summer Fundraiser

The MariElders will be hosting an online auction with CTBIDS June 5-12. If you would like to donate an item for the auction you may drop it off at the MariElders, 6923 Madisonville Rd., Monday-Friday, May 22-30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Items we are looking for:

• vintage and high-end kitchen ware

• home decor

• power and/or vintage tools in good condition

• holiday décor

• original and/or signed artwork

• vintage games and toys

• mid-century modern or mission style antiques

• turntables and records

• fine jewelry

• cameras

Please do not donate anything you can’t carry! If you have any questions, call MariElders at 513-271-5588 or check out what CTBIDS is selling now.

Seeking New Director

MariElders is seeking candidates for a Senior Center Director. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the center, activities, and transportation services as well as administering supportive services to our seniors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quick Books is desired.

Are you a person who can wear many “hats” and smile all the while? If you are – or know someone who is - please reach out to Marielders@yahoo.com for more information.

Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center

May at The Barn

“Water and Thread” Exhibit Blends Fiber and Watercolor

Fiber Art at The Barn welcomes the creative and amazing blend of fiber and fine art in the exhibition Water and Thread by Kim Pickard in The Barn gallery May 5-14, 2023. An opening reception with Kim present to discuss her art will take place Friday, May 5 from 6-8 p.m.

University, followed by years of working as a toy painter for Hasbro toys, helped develop her sense of color and a foundation for her use of color in any project she tackles. She enhanced her quilting and painting by joining the Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Art Guild and being a member of Nancy Neville’s Tuesday Painters at the Barn; experiences that will be evident in this show of sixty pieces of art.

Extended gallery hours will be in effect for this special one woman show: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on the weekends. The Barn is handicapped accessible and ample street parking and Barn parking is available. The exhibition is free, although donations are always accepted to continue bringing Fiber Art exhibits to the Barn.

The Barn is pleased to host The Children’s Theatre

On May 6 at 10 a.m., The Barn will host The Children’s Theatre’s Shirley Chisholm: The Chisholm Trail for children and their adult companions. Shirley Chisholm: The Chisholm Trail is inspired by the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm.

A vivid imagination and a creative spark of energy comes to Kim’s work in the form of fiber art quilts and paintings of whimsical games, animals, and flowers. A BA in Art from DePauw

Kim continues to enjoy these hobbies after retiring as an Oncology Nurse for twenty years and uses her art forms for enjoyment and relation. The showcase piece in the gallery that will bring smiles and lots of reminiscing to all who observe it - young and old - is a quilt comprised of 147 games from her childhood and her children’s childhoods. This is a very large and colorful piece for all to enjoy. The quilt was nine years in the making with the Covid isolation period helping Kim to finish it.

Much of Kim’s work is fun and without boundaries, as she has stated, “I just would not be able to work on a precision traditional quilt or many of the rules of painting and fine art.” The direct relationship between color and the emotional content of symbolism in Water and Thread should not be missed.

Brandi La’Sherrill, the storyteller, challenges audiences to confront the pre-judgments made each time we step into a room full of strangers, or behind a podium as the first black woman elected to the United States Congress, as well as the first black female presidential candidate.

As audiences learn of Shirley Chisholm’s impact as a woman who dared to be a catalyst for change, they also learn how snap judgments prevented her from having a seat at the table. But…“If they don’t give you a seat to the table, bring a folding chair.”-Shirley Chisholm. To register, please go to artatthebarn.org.

ARTflix: Exploring Art and History Through Film

The Barn invites the community to attend its monthly evening of ARTflix on May 11 for Museum Town. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and

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the film begins at 7 p.m. BYOB. Refreshments and soft drinks are complimentary. $5 entrance fee.

Museum Town tells the story of a unique museum and the great risk, hope and power of art that transformed a desolate post-industrial city. In 2017, MASS MoCA became the largest museum for contemporary art in the world. Three decades earlier, its vast brick buildings were the abandoned relics of a massive, shuttered factory. A testament to tenacity and imagination, Museum Town traces the remarkable story of how a rural Massachusetts town went from economic collapse to an art mecca.

Threaded with interviews of a diverse cast - a tattooed curator, a fabricator, former factory worker, and shopkeepers—the film also looks at the artistic process, tracking the work and ideas of

artist Nick Cave as he creates his groundbreaking installation. With appearances by artists James Turrell and David Byrne, a soundtrack from John Stirratt of Wilco, Museum Town captures the meeting of small-town USA with the global art world as it tells a tale that is, like any great artwork, soulful, thought-provoking and unforgettable. Narration by Meryl Streep.

To register, go to artathebarn.org, then click on “this is what happens at The Barn,” then go to ARTflix.

Summer ARTflix include the following:

June 8: Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Possible

July 13: Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World

August 10: Show Me the Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall

Classes: Time for a Change?

For a list of classes featuring lessons in various mediums and for all levels, please visit artatthebarn.org.

The Barn is located at 6980 Cambridge in Mariemont. 513-272-3700. For more information about The Barn, please visit artthebarn.org

Remember Codes During Property Fix-ups

By Rod Holloway

As the weather warms, it gives me more time to stroll through the neighborhood with my deputy dog Annie and check on compliance to our Village Building and Zoning Codes. If you are contemplating work on your house or in your yard, please read some of the most common issues below. It is much better to call and discuss in advance than risk rework or throwaway on your project. The fees the Village charges are designed to offset the administrative costs for permitting and inspections. Last year the building department lost over $15,000.

Building Code Issues

Windows and Doors: Replacement windows and doors require building permits. If the window or door is the same size and requires no structural changes then the process is very simple and inexpensive, especially as the rate is flat for one or a hundred windows; a total of $95. The Village will inspect to ensure the glass type and style of window are appropriate for their location, are properly sealed to the house, as well as confirm no structural changes have been made. If you are enlarging, reducing, adding, or removing windows, additional details may be required to process the building permit. As a note, skylights are treated as windows.

HVAC: All HVAC contractors know they need a permit for their work including an

electrical permit via IBI, but often times don’t apply. Getting a permit will ensure that a “like” replacement of an AC condenser or furnace can be safely connected to the existing (old) house wiring. Please discuss this with your HVAC contractor before signing over the big check. The fee to the Village is $95 per component (furnace or AC), combined $145. Our inspector will confirm code compliance of the install. If you have an emergency, we can work with you to get the inspection done after the permit is filed.

Siding: Simple repairs of damaged trim, sections that leak, etc. do not require a permit in the Village, but when you are replacing entire sides of the residence it is time to file. As part of the inspection the Village will look for signs of damaged to the structure and ensure the underlayment barrier is properly installed. For a $80 fee you get piece of mind that your contractor is doing the job per code.

Remodels: Continues to be a BIG issue of compliance. Every month I confront at least five homeowners or contractors to review the scope of the job and confirm whether a permit should be in place. Simple retiling of a bathroom, changing of fixtures in a bathroom or kitchen do not require permits. If your contractor is adding/deleting walls, adding/deleting plumbing, changing use of a space, running new electrical wires, please review the job with the Village. The vast majority of the remodel permit costs are

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in the $200-400 range, which provides several inspections to ensure the job is done per code and allows me to confirm when contacted by realtors, home inspection, or insurance companies. Please ask the building department whether a permit is required and not your contractor.

Zoning Code Compliance

Paver Patios: As mentioned in a previous Town Crier, we have updated the ordinance to be more friendly in locating patios on your property. Once the application is received a zoning analysis is completed. Any features like pergolas, arbors, trellis, gazebos, etc. need to be reviewed as well as impacts to water run-off of the paved area. The fee for a simple patio on grade is $95.

Temporary Signage: As a mostly residential Village, our town is full of temporary signage. Examples include real estate, contractor, student athlete, holiday announcement signage, etc. Please

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remember that in all cases, to be “temporary,” the sign should only be displayed for the duration of the event that it is broadcasting. If greater than 30 days, chances are the sign is not temporary and not permitted in our residential districts.

Invisible Fences: Invisible fences were added in our fence ordinance last year. The primary reason to regulate was to ensure that wiring is fully contained on the owners property, have appropriate setbacks for public sidewalks and abutting properties as well as insuring control boxes are not in the front yard. There is also a timeframe for training flags to ensure they are removed in a reasonable amount of time. The fee for all fencing permits is $95 as the work to confirm locations and design are similar for both physical and invisible barriers for the Village resources. In no cases will the Village make any repairs to systems that are installed in the right of way.

Synthetic Turf: An ordinance was enacted last year to ensure the Village had rules governing installations. Installations are only permitted in the rear yard and must have a landscape plan submitted with the application. The health of surrounding trees and drainage are some of the considerations reviewed when the application is received. Corner and street-to-street lots may have additional location restrictions. There are also maintenance expectations for the synthetic turf ordinance. The fee for this permit is $120 as additional checks are required to insure the proper location and design standards are followed. Please call 513-271-3315, option #4 to discuss permit needs.

Mariemont Police are Hiring

The Mariemont Police Department is currently hiring for the position of full-time police officer.

Annual rate of pay: $88,496.19 (Salary top out after 3 years) Application deadline: May 31, 2023 (Applications must be turned in to the Mariemont Police Department, located at 6907 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, OH 45227).

Applications and details are available on Mariemont Police website at www. mariemontpolice.com/recruitment

Hands on physical therapy specializing in treating acute and chronic pain for the whole family

Private Pilates reformer training, PT and non-PT based options

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN THE VILLAGE

Flying Pig Marathon Weekend – May 5-7

Garden Club Plant Sale – Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the front lawn of the Municipal Building. Includes perennials and annuals, herbs, vegetables, and fresh hanging baskets from the Club’s longtime nursery partner in Batesville, Ind. There will also be gently-used garden items for sale. In honor of the Mariemont Centennial, the Village flower the daffodil has been planted at the curving rock wall at Hopkins Park, and more will be planted this coming autumn.

Kiwanis Golf Outing – Sunday, May 21 at California Woods Golf Course

Farmers Market – every Sunday, May 21 through October 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mariemont Elementary School parking lot, 6750 Wooster Pike.

Pool and Tennis Opens - May 27. Go to mariemont.org/lifestyle/swimming/ to register.

Memorial Day Parade/Outstanding Citizen Announcement – May 29. Parade begins at elementary school, winds through Mariemont, and ends with a ceremony at the Village Offices lawn on the corner of Wooster Pike and Crystal Springs. Village Offices closed.

MariElders Online Auction – June 5-12

Fireworks – July 3. Begins at dark at Dogwood Park (Bell Tower).

Safety Services Night – Date TBA

Taste of Mariemont – August 27 at the Concourse on Miami Bluff. For more info, check the Village website at www.mariemont. org throughout the summer.

Kiwanis Art & Craft Fair – Sunday, Sept. 10 at the greenspace across from the Inn

1N5 Warrior Run – Saturday, October 14 at 5:15 p.m., starting and ending at Dogwood Park.

Join Kiwanis for Their Annual Spring Golf Outing

The Kiwanis Golf Outing brings together fun and service. Each Spring, in partnership with the Village of Fairfax, foursomes gather for a funfilled day of golf, lunch and prizes. It is a major fundraiser to support the many programs that the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont sponsors.

This year’s event will take place Sunday, May 21, at the California Woods Golf Course.

This annual golf scramble was renamed in dedication to former Fairfax Mayor Ted Shannon Jr. who passed away in 2012. Ted was a remarkable individual who dedicated much of his life to serving his community.

The outing is open to both men and women, with the first tee time starting at noon. The cost of entry is $75 per player, and participants can either create their own team or be assigned to one if they register as a single player.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day of golf and camaraderie, with several awards up for grabs. Each golfer will receive a gift, and there will be a closest to the pin award on all par 3s, as well as a longest putt award. In addition, there will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for the topperforming teams.

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. The organization works to help children grow into responsible, caring adults and to improve the quality of life in their communities. The proceeds from this golf outing will go towards

supporting Mariemont Kiwanis projects and initiatives that benefit children in need within the Mariemont School District.

Registration Fees Must Be Paid by May 17, 2023. To register please send name, phone number, email address, players names if a team, and payment (checks made payable to Village of Fairfax) to Administrator Jennifer Kaminer, Fairfax Municipal Building, 5903 Hawthorne Street, Fairfax, OH 45227. Contact Jennifer with questions at jkaminer@fairfaxoh.org

Kiwanis Club Inducts Four New Members

Four new members were officially inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont during a ceremony on March 21 during the Club’s regular

weekly meeting.

“When I took over during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was uncertainty about whether or not our club would continue to exist,” previous Club President Mike Pope commented during the meeting. “Instead, we’ve continued to grow and thrive, and our impact in the community has never been as strong as it is today.”

Please join the Club in congratulating and welcoming the following new members: Aaron Pfeffenberger, Mariemont City Schools Dean of Students, Jay Gohman, currently resides in Terrace Park, Mike Wood, currently resides in Fairfax, Thomas Gilmore, currently resides in Mariemont

New members and their sponsors: Mike Wood, Dave Boyles, Aaron Pfeffenberger, Jack Smith, Thomas Gilmore, Brent Wise, Jay Gohman and Dean Clingerman.

Village Worship Services

worship, prayer, and ministry time. All are welcome!  Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time.

Tuesday 9-11 a.m.

Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday 10-11 a.m.

Mariemont Church

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Jamie Moore, Lead Pastor

Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor

Amanda Fletcher, Student Ministry Director

Katie Smith, Kingdom Kids Director

Mike Brownfield, Director of Operations

Mariemont Church Pre-School

To learn more, contact Renee Brownfield at preschool@mariemontchurch.org.

Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 7 –Instead of our regular Sunday schedule, we’ll be at the corner of Plainville and Murray hosting our yearly Bacon Station!  Join from 8 a.m. to Noon for family fun, great music, and yummy bacon!

Sunday Morning Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Kingdom Kids Ministry (Infant through grade 6) meets during both Sunday services. Next Chapter Youth (Grades 7-12) meets during the 11 a.m. service (see below for weekday gatherings)

Livestream is at 9 a.m. only on Facebook.com/Mariemont Church; our website: mariemontchurch.org; and www. youtube.com/MariemontChurch.

Current Sunday Series: The Book of John and connecting with Jesus.

Weekly Worship Opportunities in the Parish Center Sanctuary. Join us for

Family Shop Thrift Sale - 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Open to the public 10 a.m. - noon. Visit facebook.com/ mariemontcommunitychurch to sign up for a specific time.

Women’s Ministries - Grow closer to God and in relationship with other women at Mariemont Church.

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.

Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study - Starting at 6:30 a.m. every Friday in the Emery room at the Parish Center.

Next Chapter Youth Group (Grades 7-12) Thursday nights at 7 p.m. and we have Next Chapter Hangouts every 4th Friday of the month at 7 p.m. where there are games, food, and fun!  (On holiday months, we do 3rd Fridays.)

For more information about events at Mariemont Church or to learn more about our church, contact Nancy Clausen at nancy@ mariemontchurch.org.

we offer a place to slow down, connect, and build lasting friendships.

Other than Mother’s Day, our Sunday worship services in May will be held in our 3920 Oak Street sanctuary. We also livestream all our services at facebook.com/VCMChurch.

Mother’s Day Worship Service – Come join us for a special Sunday celebration at 9:30 a.m. in the historic Memorial Chapel sanctuary.

Current Sunday Series: “How Should We Then Live? A Study of 1 Peter”

The first New Testament letter from Peter answers the same questions that Francis Schaeffer asked, “In light of current headlines, cultural trends, and perceptions of the Church today, ‘How should we then live?’” Hope you can join us for this exciting journey!

Our Kidz Connection program is a fun way for children (Nursery to 6th Grade) to learn about God and the Bible during our Sunday morning worship service.

Summer Services: Church on the Lawn –check our website for Sundays we will worship outside on the lawn of the Chapel.

Women’s Bible Study meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in our Oak Street Fellowship Hall – check the website for more information.

Men’s Lunch Discussion meets weekly. Contact Pastor Todd if you have interest in this study at toddkeyes@villagechurchofmariemont. org.

Village Church of Mariemont

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Todd Keyes, Pastor Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries

You are invited to join us! We are a small church with a big heart. A place to learn, grow, be involved, and be known. We strive to be a CARING COMMUNITY, providing RELEVANT TEACHING from the Bible and AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS. In today’s fast-paced world,

Mark your calendars! Labor Day Sunday (Sept. 3rd) we will have our Church in the Park event at the Mariemont Bell Tower Shelter to kick off the Fall. All are welcome. Join us for an outdoor worship celebration with lunch following the service!

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.