Mariemont Town Crier, November 2022, Volume 47, Issue3

Luminaria: A Magical Night of Traditions, Old and New

By Ashley Crosh, MPPG Luminaria VP

It’s a warm summer day in August of 2020. Fifteen Mariemont Preschool Parents Group moms are safely spaced out in a local backyard, discussing how to approach the Village’s most magical night later that year. So much of our sense of normalcy had already been lost, and we understood how much this meant. For decades Luminaria had created core memories for families throughout our community. The thought

of letting down the charities that relied on our donations was too much to bear. Determined, we found a way for us to safely be together while still capturing some of that special holiday magic we love so dearly.

I am incredibly proud of what came from the challenge of planning a covidsafe Luminaria: getting to stroll through the Village while admiring all the festive homes and luminary-lined streets, the new house decorating contest, catching a

special moment with Santa at one of the delightfully decorated stops, and seeing the many smiling, rosy-cheeked families that we’d missed so dearly throughout the pandemic. Personally, that will be what I choose to remember–how we came together to not only find a way to create an extra special new Luminaria, but also break records on fundraising for some wonderful charities.

Luminara, a charitable event by the Mariemont Preschool Parents Group, lights up the streets of the Village each year.

Community

13th Annual Race for Life: Warrior Run a Huge Success

By Jessica Hartley, 1N5

Over 1500 individuals participated in 1N5’s 2022 Warrior Run, a scenic 5K run/ walk through Mariemont that took place Saturday, October 8. Thank you to our local business partners who provided food and beverages at the family-friendly after party at Dogwood Park. With more than $175,000 raised, 1N5 will support mental health education and suicide prevention programming in over 110 area schools and colleges, as well as Cincinnati Children’s

Hospital Medical Center’s Adapt for Life program, which 1N5 recognizes as a valuable building block for youth mental health. For more details about mental health education and resiliency programs, events, and donating to 1N5, please go to  www.1N5.org For more information about the CCHMC Adapt for Life program, please visit https:// www.adaptforlife.org

1N5 founder and Mariemont resident Nancy Miller with mascots Victor the Viking from NKU, D’Artagnan the Musketeer from Xavier, and Gapper from the Reds.

Publisher's Note

We apologize for the misprint in the caption on page 20 of the October issue. Pictured is Mayor Bill Brown, helping the maintenance department with leaf collection.

Monthly Town Crier Chat

Suzy and Matt will be at Starbucks again this month on Friday, November 11 from

8:30-10:30 a.m. for anyone who would like to stop by and share ideas, ask questions or just chat!

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This year the celebration begins on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m., combining the best of the old and new Luminaria. We hope you’ll find that this year harkens back to many of the beloved and much missed parts of this night at Old Town Square. The carriage rides, special Mariemont speakers, a hot chocolate station, the official countdown to the lighting of the tree, and performances by the MHS choir and orchestra at the Memorial Chapel are all being happily reintroduced.

We also are excited to continue to provide the option to explore the Village, checking out the three special themed destinations (The Concourse, Dogwood Park, and Old Town Square), the amazing house decorating contestants (cast your

vote for the most festive home on the MPPG Luminaria event Facebook page at www. facebook.com/mariemontppg), and Santa on his route throughout Mariemont. Who knows, you may even hear a special story or carol from Old St. Nick himself!

To the right is the full schedule of events. You will also find the schedule inside your Luminaria kits. If you are still looking for luminaries to light your yard, we will have kits available for purchase at the Scout Tree Sale the weekend after Thanksgiving, and the day of the event from 12-4 p.m. while supplies last.

As always, we thank you for your support, sponsorship, and participation. To all our MPPG families: we appreciate your time and dedication to this magical night of traditions old and new.

Luminaria Schedule of Events

5:30 p.m.: Santa takes off on his sleigh towards the Concourse, then the Bell Tower, and then the Old Town Square. Santa will complete two loops of his route around the Village. Please refer to the map included in luminaria kit programs.

5:30-8 p.m.: Family photo opportunities at the Concourse, Bell Tower and Old Town Square “Winter Wonderlands.”

Old Town Square Activities

5:30- 8 p.m.: free hot chocolate provided by Biggby Coffee

5:50: MHS Choir sings carols in the Old Town Square

6:00: Towne Crier, Mayor Bill Brown, and MPPG President (Jess Evans) kick off further events

6:00: Horse-drawn carriage rides begin. Carriages will take riders around Oak, Elm, Beech, and Chestnut Streets. Tickets are $3/person (free for 2 and under) and will be available the night of the event (cash only)

6:10: Tree lighting with countdown, led by our Towne Crier and Mayor Bill Brown

6:30: MHS Strings Orchestra performance in the Chapel

7:00: MHS Choir performance in the Chapel

7:30: MHS Strings Orchestra performance in the Chapel

8:00: Carriage rides end and conclusion of all events

Luminaria (from front page)

Village

Give Your Feedback About the Centennial

Submitted by The Centennial Committee

Online Survey Available

The Village of Mariemont will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its groundbreaking in 2023. To commemorate the Centennial, the Mariemont Centennial Committee along with the Mariemont Preservation Foundation and the Village of Mariemont have organized a number of projects to preserve, upgrade and enhance the parks and green spaces of our historic Village.

Mariemont Preservation Foundation and the Mariemont Centennial Committee have developed a survey to access the thoughts and opinions from the residents on the planned

Centennial projects. The survey was built under the direction of Mariemont resident Lorne Hlad.

The Centennial Group has been developing plans and seeking out funding throughout 2022. There have been a number of residents and groups involved in the process, but we have yet to engage the entire community. We are at the point where we have basic outlines for the plans and can solicit input and direction from the Village overall. The plans are still evolving.

We request your input by completing the survey that can be accessed at https://forms. gle/kZUVRnMQN6swhd7X7 Please complete the survey by November 18th. We will compile the results and schedule a public meeting in early December.

For additional information on this and other Centennial projects as well as giving opportunities please visit www. mariemontpreservation.org/centennial. You can also reach the centennial committee at centennial@mariemont.org with comments and questions.

The History and Mystery of the Mariemont Memorial Church Bell

By Matt Ayer

Viewed from Oak Street, a small belfry surmounts the gable of the chancel of the historic stone Mariemont Memorial Church. Various historical records describe the building’s small bronze bell that Charles Livingood found in a shop in Athens, Greece, salvaged from a Byzantine Church, perhaps two hundred years old. The swinging bell was rung by pulling a chain that ran into the church vestry.

A bronze plaque beneath the belfry reads: “Church Bell rededicated June 10, 1979 in memory of Dortha and Charles Straley. A crucifix is cast on the side of the bell that dates from the 18th century. It originally hung in the belfry of a Greek church.” A civil engineer, Mr. Straley served as Mariemont’s mayor for 15 years beginning in 1962, during which the “new” Mariemont High School was built and annexed to the Village. He is also credited with overseeing many rebuilding and landscaping projects funded by the Thomas J. Emery Foundation.

Archivists from Mariemont Preservation Foundation advised that at some point this bell had gone “missing.” However, a bell still hung in the belfry, and a defunct electrical switchbox with “ring” and “toll” buttons remained on a wall in the chancel. No one had been able to ring the bell in approximately 20 years. As the roofing project reached the belfry end of the church, the “case of the missing bell” was re-opened and partially solved.

The longtime church organist recalled that in the early 1980s, Reverend Mel Dibble sought a bell with a richer, less tinny tone, and struck a bargain with his friend, Jim Verdin of the famous local bell manufacturer and restoration specialist, the IT Verdin Company. Sure enough, Verdin’s archives include project notes confirming the installation of a new bell and ringing system in 1981 with the trade-in of a “12-inch bell of poor quality.” These notes made no mention of any distinguishing marks. The whereabouts of the original bell remain a mystery, as there was no record in the file of its disposition. It may have been scrapped and melted.

As it turns out, the larger replacement bell is a one-fourth replica of the Liberty Bell, manufactured by Petit & Fritsen, a world-class bell foundry from the Netherlands dating back to 1660. Our “new” bell was likely part of a production run when replica Liberty Bells were especially popular to commemorate the bicentennial in 1976. In fact, the Department of the Treasury commissioned 55 full-scale Liberty Bell replicas – one for each state and U.S. territory. Ohio’s Liberty Bell resides in our state capitol.

Ask someone if they have an “idiophone” and they will likely show you their latest model, indispensable personal electronic device. No, an idiophone is a resonant musical instrument that creates sound by vibrating itself. A bell produces many frequencies of sound, each produced by a different vibrational mode of the bell. Not yet the

practice of the bellmakers of our first instrument purchased by Livingood, 20th century master craftsmen tune these partial frequencies by machining annular rings from the inside, carefully checking the partial tone emanating from sections of the bell. The main “partials” (or harmonics) of a well-tuned bell are the hum note (an octave below the named note); the dominant strike tone (also called tap note or named note); tierce (a minor third above the named note); quint (a fifth above the named note); and the nominal (an octave above the named note). In this sense, a single, well-tuned bell is not just a “voice” but a “choir.”

Larger than our original Greek bell that swung, space limitations required the Liberty Bell replica to be installed as a stationary bell, with an internal, electro-mechanical striking

Petit & Fritsen Liberty Bell, 1/4 - scale replica, ready for reinstallation.

mechanism (clapper). Inspections confirmed that the clapper mechanism was broken and beyond repair. Concurrent with the roof project, sponsored by the Thomas J. Emery Memorial, the bell was removed, its mounting framework restored, a new clapper system sized and built, and a programmable controller (PC) installed. The PC has a “swing” mode designed to simulate the back-and-forth sound variability of a swinging bell, and a softer “toll” mode, traditionally used for funerals.

As of this writing, the bell is programmed to chime the number of hours, on the hour,

from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. This new sound in the Old Town Center has been described as subtle, subdued, soft, rich, sweet, and pleasant. The plaque remains on the building as a remnant of our Village history, although a “footnote” might be in order someday.

As you stroll by “on the hour,” perhaps now you will be reminded of dedicated public servants exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. Straley. Our own Village Liberty Bell might cause you to reflect on the freedoms of our nation. Maybe you can distinguish between successive rings

The forklift used for the Chapel roofing project came in handy for taking the bell in and out.

and imagine a bell that is swinging. Most likely you will check your cell phone and confirm the time. In any event, come April 23 of next year, it will be time to set the church bell to ring 100 times as we celebrate the Village Centennial. Let freedom ring!

MHS Invites Veterans to Annual Celebration

Mariemont High School would like to invite all interested veterans to attend the annual Veterans Day celebration at the high school on Friday, November 11. Guests should arrive at the high school main entrance at 2 p.m., sign-in and be escorted to the gymnasium where the ceremony will begin at 2:25 p.m.

Anyone interested in being recognized should email Mike Hanley (mhanley@ mariemontschools.org) or Amy Leatherwood (aleatherwood@mariemontschools.org) by November 9. In the email, please include your name, branch of service, location, years of service and any other noteworthy information.

The students and staff of Mariemont High School look forward to celebrating with you!

By Kim Beach

The Mariemont Pedego Electric Bike store is bright, cheery and full of colorful new electric bikes. Ken Durham, the owner of the store (and one in Milford), said he is enjoying this “fun” job after a long career in insurance.

The store opened in March of 2022 in the Mariemont Promenade, near Ace Hardware. The Milford store, run by Ken’s son KJ, opened in April of this year and is strategically located near the Little Miami Bike Trail and the Little Miami Brewery. Pedego has about 230 stores nationwide and is expanding quickly due to the popularity of electric bikes.

Ken picked the Mariemont area because it was a perfect blend of a good location in a busy shopping center, surrounded by family-focused neighborhoods with higher-than-average income and a passion for exercise. He picked the Pedego brand because they are the number one selling brand, with a 5-year warranty. They are also an

American company (started in 2008) with “a great vision for the future,” Ken said.

Growing up in Clermont County, Ken graduated from high school and attended Morehead State. After graduation, he got involved in the insurance business and has held company jobs and owned his own business along the way. Ken and his wife of 41 years, Brenda, live in the Loveland/ Montgomery area and enjoy bike riding (of course) and travel. They recently returned from Hilton Head, which they love because it is so family-oriented. Ken is also an avid golfer (with one hole-in-one) and an enthusiastic photographer.

In Mariemont, Ken and Brenda love to visit the Dilly Bistro and the National Exemplar. In their neighborhood, their favorite spot is the Silver Spring House where Ken’s favorite

bartender serves. Ken is looking forward to the next year and is excited to meet more folks from Mariemont and the surrounding neighborhoods. He wants to immerse himself into the community and share the benefits of electric bikes.

Recently, he donated a bike at cost to the Mariemont Maintenance Department for an association golf outing they were involved in.

There are three ways to enjoy an electric bike: 1) Pedal it like a regular bike, 2) Use “pedal assist,” which can go up to 20 MPH, 3) Engage the throttle to jump the bike into gear. As Ken says, “It is just like a regular bike, but better!”

Another favorite saying of Ken’s is “You can get everything you want out of life by helping others get out of life what they want.” Stop by and see how he can help you “be a kid again” with all the fun and thrills of riding a bike!

Owner Ken Durham (L) and Pedego Manager Alex Saylor (R)

Village

Village Street Tree Pruning is Underway

By Kristin Van Scoy, Tree Advisory Board

Once Mariemont’s beautiful autumn leaves fall, expect to see a different sight outside your window. The Tree Advisory Board (TAB) pruning committee will embark on its second year of young tree training and pruning throughout the Village.

During the dormant season between now and early spring, trained TAB volunteers will tend to street trees in right-of-way areas belonging to the Village of Mariemont. Sometimes, these areas are easy to identify due to sidewalks; in other cases, they may visually appear to be part of the homeowner’s yard. Either way, ownership of and care for the trees in right-of-way areas falls to the Village. The volunteers you will see in rightof-way areas are trained by the Ohio Division of Natural Resources (ONDR) Division of Urban Forestry and authorized by Council to work on Village trees.

If you see these trained volunteers on your street, they will be doing one of two things. Work on mature trees will be limited to removing

suckers or small branches that are damaged or creating clearance issues for pedestrians and/ or cars. For young trees (less than 15 years old), volunteers will be “training” them to grow in a way that is desirable for strength, longevity, health and aesthetics.

Since young tree training takes place over the course of 15 years, a tree may not arrive at its final strong and beautiful state until that time. At times, young tree training will look like a nice haircut, and at others, it may look more like an extreme surgical procedure, but there is always thought and intention behind the cuts. To learn more about why and how young trees are trained, refer to the TAB’s December 2021 Town Crier article about young tree training by scanning the QR code included with this article.

While the Village will not be providing written notice to each household before pruning occurs on their street, the work will be done in close coordination with the Village Service

Department to ensure pruned branches gathered near the curb are picked up in a timely manner, consistent with the Village’s current collection schedule.

The TAB, in partnership with the ODNR, continues to offer training for residents who would like to volunteer to help maintain our street trees, including handson practice with certified Urban Foresters right here in the Village.

If you would like to join the team, all you need is a willing attitude and a couple hours of free time – no experience is needed to get started. Email MariemontTrees@gmail.com to join the TAB’s pruning efforts or learn about other ways you can help out.

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

Village

MPF Prints on Sale

MPF is proud to announce that photographic prints from our collection will be on view as part of the Taft Museum of Art’s FotoFocus exhibition “Craft and Camera: The Art of Nancy Ford Cones,” October 1, 2022, to January 15, 2023. MPF has loaned some of its original Nancy Ford Cones works from its collection to be featured in this special exhibition. For details and ticket purchases, go to: https:// www.facebook.com/taftmuseum or bit. ly/Taft-NFC-Tickets

Lift Your Spirits for Pies!

By Megan Reichard

Karrikin Spirits opened their doors at 3717 Jonlen Drive in Fairfax on December 8, 2019. Karrikin is a grain-to-bottle distillery. You name it, they make it…when it comes to spirits. Everything is done on site in their 33,000 square foot building.

The company prides itself on keeping their roots local and doing as much as they can for the community. During the pandemic Karrikin made hand sanitizer for first responders. The need for assistance and compassion is as high as ever post pandemic.

So, November 1-20, Karrikin’s restaurant wants to give back. For each bottle or canned Karrikin Spirit purchased in November, they will donate a pumpkin pie to Our Daily Bread soup kitchen and social center.

Stop by Karrikin today and help the hungry in our communities!

Village

Mariemont Says ‘Goodbye’ to Beloved Resident and Teacher Sharon Bevis

By Suzy Weinland

Sharon Miller Bevis, longtime Mariemont resident with husband Rex, passed away October 7, 2022, at the SEM Haven Assisted Living facility in Milford.

Sharon was very involved in the community and schools over the years. She served two terms – 8 years – on Mariemont Village Council in the 1980s while raising her three children, Rex Jr., Julie and Richard. She was also an early Trustee in the Mariemont Preservation Foundation and served on the Board of Directors for MariElders.

Sharon received her BA degree in Elementary Education at Miami University and her master’s degree at Northern Kentucky University. Prior to having children, Sharon taught elementary education in the Oakwood City School District. She returned to a lengthy career teaching second grade at Mariemont Elementary School once her children were grown. She also taught religious education at St. Gertrude Church in Madeira.

Rex shared with the Town Crier that “Sharon absolutely loved children – teaching them, being with them. She was a big part of the development of the Tot Lot back in the ‘80s.” Anyone who had a child in Mrs. Bevis’ class – which I did - can attest to that, along with recalling her bright smile, light laughter, and twinkle in her eye. “She was just a pleasant person,” Rex recalled fondly. “Even when putting up with me!”

Tennis was a favorite pastime for Sharon as well as her entire family. Rex shared that she loved to play tennis at the Mariemont courts, and the family still plays “family doubles” when they can get together. Sharon even coached the Mariemont High School girls’ tennis team for a season.

Sharon loved her children, her grandchildren (who called her Gigi), and her students. She enjoyed frequent vacations to Glen Lake in northern Michigan with Rex and family. Many

former students came to pay their respects at Sharon’s visitation and funeral, which took place on Oct. 14 at St. Gertrude Church.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Helen Miller and is survived by her husband, Rex; sister Barbara Reed (Ken) of Williamsburg, Kentucky; and children Rexford Bevis, Jr. (Liz), Julie Sheffer (Scott), Richard Bevis (Emily); grandchildren Matthew Sheffer, Kaci Sheffer, Benjamin Sheffer, Mason Bevis, and Alyson Bevis; and many cousins, nephews, nieces

and friends.

Memorial contributions in Sharon’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 (www.alz.org), the Mariemont School Foundation, 2 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 (www.mariemontschoolfoundation.org) or Mariemont Preservation Foundation, 3919 Plainville Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 (www. mariemontpreservation.org).

Sharon and Rex at Orchids at Palm Court

Sharon with granddaughter Kaci.

Village

Mariemont Scouts Christmas Tree Sale Returns for 30th Year

Open Daily Starting November 25

The Scouts of Mariemont Troop 149 will return for their 30th consecutive year of Christmas tree sales on Black Friday, November 25. Located on the lawn of the Mariemont Municipal Building at 6907 Wooster Pike, the Scouts’ Christmas tree lot is an annual tradition for many in the area. We offer extended Black Friday hours: noon to 8 p.m., so you can kick the season off right!

Immediately after being cut down, Fraser firs ranging from 5 to 12 ft. tall are brought by truck from a family-owned farm, so you know you’re getting a fresh tree. Thick, fresh pine roping to decorate inside and outside your home, quality tree stands to securely display your tree, and tree disposal bags are also sold at Santa-friendly prices. The local Girl Scouts

will also have their popular, fresh, handdecorated pine wreaths for sale.

With twinkly lights overhead and holiday music playing throughout, shopping for your tree is fun and easy. Plus, the Scouts carefully place every tree on a stand in the tree lot, making it easy to inspect from all angles so you can make sure you’re getting the perfect tree for your home.

NEW this year the Scouts will offer a variety of hand-poured, Christmas-themed candles for sale. The soy candles are made in Ohio. Delectable scents include:

Christmas Cabin – a wonderful blend of pine, cinnamon, and bayberries.

Colorado – a year-round staple featuring notes of spruce, spice, and cedar. A balanced blend of nature and spice, not too harsh and

not too sweet.

Cozy – A clean scent with a touch of warmth. Snuggly fresh, calm, and relaxing.

Happy Holidays – A fresh and cheerful scent. Includes base notes of juniper berry and fresh pine with hints of peppermint and woodsy camphor.

The candles make excellent gifts and home décor, with a burn time of 90+ hours for just $20 each.

“We’re very thankful for the ongoing support of the community. By including us in their holiday traditions, those who shop with us have helped hundreds of Scouts learn life skills in leadership, responsibility, and character over the past three decades. We’re thrilled to welcome people back for our 30th year of sales – but don’t wait too long to shop with us. We always sell out!” said Mike Wood, Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 149.

The tree sales are Troop 149’s primary fundraiser. As such, every Scout will volunteer for a minimum of 24 hours at the tree lot – rain or shine – in addition

Scouts of Mariemont Troop 149 provide fresh, Fraser Christmas trees. NEW this year: hand-poured, holidayscented candles!

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What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library November 2022

All Ages

Native Flutes with Janice “Sunflower” Trytten — Saturday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Let the sound of the Native flute transport you to an earlier time. Janice will display and play her large collection of flutes and discuss their construction, makers and materials.

Children

Indoor Library Babies — Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. 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.

Indoor Preschool Storytime — Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Ages 3-6. Registration is required for children and adults

Movers & Shakers—Wednesdays at 11 a.m. You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance, and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Ages 1-4.

Coding Club — Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Learn to code with new games and challenges every month. Laptops are supplied and no prior coding experience is needed. Recommended for Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Adults

New Leaf Kitchen: DIY Natural Babycare Products — Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Join us to learn how to make your own baby care products (diaper rash cream, belly cream for moms and more) with natural ingredients with New Leaf Kitchen! Registration required.

Mariemont Mystery Book Club — Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for lively discussions of books across the mystery subgenres. This month we will read The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. Copies available at the branch. Registration encouraged.

Book Club — Thursday, Nov. 27 at 6:45 p.m. We are reading Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee. Copies are available at the branch. Registration encouraged.

Library hours are 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed on Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day.

Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467

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The Girl Scout Troops of Mariemont Dove into Fall!

By Ellie Haynes, Girl Scout Troop 40829

The 5th grade Troop 41238 had the opportunity to go to Buff City Soap in Oakley where they were able to create and decorate their own unique bath bombs and bond as a troop. They also completed their “Social Butterfly” badge in September, where they deepened their friendships through interviewing each other. They grew as speakers and learned how to stay engaged in a conversation through eye-contact, asking questions, and smiling while talking to each other.

The 11th grade Troop 40829 once again volunteered at the annual Warrior Run by supplying the food booths with anything they needed. They will be having their wreath sale again this year! Come see them at the Tree

Lot or Art Barn Holiday Sale, where they will be selling their hand-decorated and fresh-cut wreaths. All proceeds will go to the troop and their efforts to go to Europe this coming summer. This is their favorite tradition, and they love to see their wreaths across the neighborhood. The girls would like to thank the community for their support!

MariElders Events and Activities

Monday, November 14

The Exhibit “Made in Cincinnati” at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Stories of businesses built on artisanal, handcrafted goods and household names powered by mass-market appeal and industrial power come to life in beautiful object displays, personal narratives and interactive opportunities to get involved. Glaze your own Rookwood Pottery piece, try your hand at running a machine tool, test your knowledge of the city’s history of wartime pivots, try Henry Boyd’s 19th century patented design for a better sleep and meet the next generations of entrepreneurs. A narrated object theater introduces innovations that transformed breakfast, radio, firefighting, manufacturing and more.  Join us to discover how innovation is, and always has been, in Cincinnati’s DNA.  We will eat lunch at Nourish 513 at the Museum center before exploring the exhibit.

Wednesday, November 16

Snacks and a Speaker with Diane Shields

Join us as we hear from local historian and lecturer Diane Shields. Diane is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. She received her BS in Education and was a High School educator teaching American History, Government and World History. She will be speaking to us about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Thursday, November 17

Croswell Trip to the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and Der Dutchman Luncheon

Join us as we travel to Columbus to visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. This is the only museum in history dedicated to honoring all the courageous men and women who answered the call of our country. Hear their stories and honor their service through a dynamic and participatory experience. With letters and personal effects, multi-media

presentations, and interactive exhibits, these elements link our national story to the larger context of world events since our country’s earliest days and demonstrate the importance of individuals in shaping our history. They have included a comprehensive guided tour during your visit. Our luncheon will be special as Der Dutchman in Plain City hosts us with a delicious full-course luncheon with dessert. This tour is perfect for a November getaway…one you will not want to miss!

Thursday, November 17

Juniors Helping Seniors

Juniors Helping Seniors is an organization started by the Berndts’ family and their two incredible children Zoe and Owen. Their mission is to connect older adults to the digital world around them by improving their digital literacy. It is all about the connection. When Zoe Berndt was 11 years old she made a simple manual for her grandfather to teach him how to use the iPad he received on his 80th birthday and connect to the world around him. Fast forward to 2018, when her brother Owen started 7th grade and he asked 12 of his friends to help him train older adults at the New England Club on how to out-

smart their smart devices. Then Covid hit.

During that time, the siblings tried to figure out how to bring back that very needed concept of training older adults in technology and helping them bridge the digital divide. They explained their concept to Anderson Township Senior Center and classes began October 2021. Now they have partnered with Mariemont High School students and are coming to MariElders!

The format begins with a 10-15 minute presentation led by students on various topics revolving around technology once a month. You will be given a manual with copies of all the presentation topics. The students will then break up into 1:1 or 2:1 groups with you to help you learn the concepts of the lectured topic or anything else you want to know about your devices.

Our Juniors helping Seniors classes will be held the third Thursday of each month at MariElders starting on November 17th from 3:45-5:15 p.m. This month’s topic will be Out Smarting your Smart Device-the Basics and Not

Wes Iredale on a tour of the LST warship

So Basic Use of Cell Phones. Please RSVP so they can make sure they have enough students for our audience.

Monday, November 21

Tour and Lunch at The Barrington of Oakley

The Barrington of Oakley offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services and is located just down the street from

Community

the shops of Oakley and the restaurants of Hyde Park. The community is filled with experienced staff who take the time to understand residents’ needs. Their lifestyle options offer seniors the perfect balance between care and maintaining as much independence as possible, complete with daily engaging activities and helpful services.

Wednesday, November 23

Friendsgiving Feast

Join us for a delicious Thanksgiving Luncheon!  We are so very thankful for each and every one of you!  So come gather with us and eat all your turkey day favorites while enjoying time with your friends at our Friendsgiving Feast!

Tuesday, November 29

Guided Tour of The William Howard Taft National Historic Site including his childhood home and The Taft Education Center followed by lunch at Taft’s Ale House.

Join us as we venture to Mt. Auburn to The William Howard Taft National Historic Site, which preserves the birthplace and boyhood home of William Howard Taft, the nation’s 27th President and 10th Chief Justice.

The Site consists of two main buildings: the first is the original home, a two-story Greek Revival house built circa 1835, owned by William Howard Taft’s parents, Alphonso and Louise Taft. This family house has been restored to look as it did during the time William lived there. All the family portraits and many of the books on display belonged to the Taft family. The first floor has five rooms restored: William’s birthplace, and four rooms representative of the period. The second floor contains exhibits on the accomplishments of William.

The second building is the Taft Education Center. The exhibits and displays build upon the story told at the family house, detailing the past, present, and ongoing achievements of the Taft family and their legacy. The Taft Education Center has an audio-animatronic exhibit of William’s son Charles Phelps Taft II fishing and telling stories about his father and other members of the Taft family, a short biographical film on William Howard Taft, as well as a gift shop. After the tour we will enjoy lunch at Taft’s Ale House, a restaurant that resides in a renovated historic church originally built in 1850 in Over the Rhine.

Saturday, December 3

Marielders (from previous page)

Janet Kalas enjoying lunch

Flo Carroll, Diane Sabo and Ruth Varner enjoying a Reds game

Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center

With Gratitude from The Barn

Artflix

Brushstrokes: Every Picture Tells a Story

The Barn presents Brushstrokes: Every Picture Tells a Story . Acclaimed British art critic and television presenter Waldemar Januszczak investigates the stories behind four internationally famous works of art from Gaugin, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Dobson. Each episode focuses on one painting. Waldemar takes us deep into the world of the artist who created it, including popular influences, events in the artists’ life, and any hidden meanings within the works. Nov.10 at 7 p.m. Barn doors open at 6:30.

Showcase of Arts

It’s that time of year! Local artisans will again decorate the walls and tables of both floors of The Barn with original pieces of artwork ranging from knits, pottery, paintings to jewelry, baked delights, soaps, and wreaths. The event takes place Dec. 3 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Dec. 4 (12 - 4 p.m.). Proceeds benefit The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation.

Classes

Mo’Vida, Darling

The artwork of Dave Laug runs through Nov. 30 at The Barn.

Please visit artatthebarn.org for a complete list of classes.

Congratulations!

A great big “way to go” goes out to the following women for their award-winning participation in the BIG ART Show in October. Best of Show award and $1000 went to Dana Olson. Judge Veronique awarded the AKM CARE award and $500 to Eileen McConkey. And the Grand Dame went to Cathy Pearson for $400. Three

People’s Choice Awards went to Allison Coffman, Leslie Durham, and Tracy EllisHaynes.

The Barn wishes to thank Starforce, Judy and Frank Mayfield Jr., AKM Care, and Claire Long for their generosity.

Veronique Hammond of Harper’s Pointe “Veronique” curated the show. After viewing 86 candidates, she selected

64 pieces, representing 2-D and 3-D art for the show, the second of its kind at the Barn.

Chris Payne judged the art and chose three winners based on composition and the execution of each composition. Payne is a graduate of Miami University and the Illustrators Workshop. He is an illustrator of national renown. His illustrations have appeared in magazines, advertisements, and in children books for more than 40 years.He is currently the Director of the MFA in Illustration program at the Hartford Art School in Connecticut.

His work has appeared on the covers of Time Magazine, MAD Magazine, Der Spiegel, The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and Reader’s Digest. The Society of Illustrators inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 2018.

The Big Art Collaborative consists

of Marie Smith, Bev Seibert, Bonita Goldberg, Judith Affatato, and Claire Long, with Bobbi Thies as chairperson. At least 20 others assisted to make this show possible.

American Author 1927-1996

The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center 6980 Cambridge Avenue Mariemont, Ohio 45227 Artatthebarn.org 513-2713700

“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”

Erma Bombeck,

Village

Village News

Leaf Collection: Leaf collection will continue through the week of December 19th. The Village will collect the raked leaves left on the front of your lawn, near the curb. The vacuum truck can ONLY handle leaves. Large twigs, pine cones, yard waste, pumpkins, etc., will damage the vacuum and significantly slow down the collection.

Please be mindful about keeping leaves out of the streets. The loose leaves slow the Service Department down as they must stop to unclog the drains and can be a safety hazard to pedestrians, drivers, and our service employees.

Please be aware that leaf pick-up may be slower this season as we have limited manpower and the Service Department is still doing their regular tasks throughout the Village. All residents have the option to bag their leaves. Rumpke will pick up leaves on your normal trash day. They must be in brown paper yard waste bags,

available at most hardware stores and Kroger, or in cans marked “Yard Waste.” If you have a landscaper helping with your leaf collection, they can haul your leaves away too. You may also dump leaves in the S-80 in the designated area. Thank you for your cooperation!

Limb Collection: The Service Department’s scheduled limb collection route for branches and large limbs occurs on the first and third Monday and Tuesday of each month. Branches and trimmings should be stacked in manageable bundles not to exceed 8 ft. in length or 50 lbs and set at the curb, not in the street. Check the Service Department’s page for more information. https://mariemont.org/departments/ service-department/

Election Day: Tuesday, November 8th.  Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Not sure where your polling location is? Call Hamilton County Board of Elections at

Council Representatives

Mayor Bill Brown  mayor@mariemont.org

Rob Bartlett  rbartlett@mariemont.org

Susan Brownknight  sbrownknight@mariemont.org

Leah Geldbaugh  lgeldbaugh@mariemont.org

Marcy Lewis   mlewis@mariemont.org

Kelly Rankin  krankin@mariemont.org

Randy York   ryork@mariemont.org

513-632-7000 or visit their website.   https:// votehamiltoncountyohio.gov/where-to-vote/

Thanksgiving: Village offices will be closed November 24-25.

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Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale: The tree sale, in front of the Municipal Building, will begin on November 25. Visit their website for more information. https://www. troop149.com/tree-sales

Luminaria & Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 3rd, 5:30-8 p.m.  A limited number of Luminaria kits will be available for purchase from Mariemont Preschool Parents Group at the Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale at the Municipal Building November 25-27 and December 3.

Fire Hydrants Painted Along Wooster Pike

The Mariemont Fire Department along with the Mariemont Service Department recently painted 16 fire hydrants along Wooster Pike. The departments first prepared the hydrants for painting, and then the Village contracted Static All-Pro to electrostatically paint them. The Village utilized highway funds to complete this project.

“Over 80 Years of Service”

Assistant Fire Chief Dan Copeland organized the effort and was assisted by firefighter Lieutenant Josh Watren. The Village owns the “Plug Hug” attachment that sands and preps the fire hydrants but rented the equipment to move, position, and activate the plug hug. Preparing the fire hydrants for painting also included the partial dismantling and tapping of the threads so the hydrants would function properly. After the painting was complete, The Mariemont Fire Department attached identifying reflectors to each hydrant. There are a total of 165 fire hydrants in Mariemont, and the Village is working on funding to paint those remaining.

Assistant Fire Chief Dan Copeland oversees the preparation of a fire hydrant for painting as Lieutenant Josh Watren operates the plug hug.

Village News (from previous page)

Community

“Gobble Up” This Happy Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz

By Pete McBride

1. Besides the U.S., what countries celebrate some version of Thanksgiving every year?

a. Canada b. Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and the Leiden area in the province of South Holland, (where the Pilgrims settled before coming to America) c. Turkey d. a. and b.

2. “Pilgrims” and “Puritans” are terms often used interchangeably in reference to the groups who established settlements in New England, but... a. although both groups resisted compulsory Church of England membership in England, they did so for different reasons, arrived in New England at different places, in separate cohorts, and on different dates

b. “Pilgrims” (known as “separatists”) believed they must leave England to free themselves from the Church of England’s trappings of Roman Catholicism

c. “Puritans” believed in reforming the Church of England from within - back to Christianity’s original simpler and less “doctrinal” roots d. all of the above

3. According to Pilgrim colonist Edward Winslow’s journal, at the legendary 1621 event popularly called “The“First Thanksgiving” feast, the settlers and their Native American Wampanoag tribe hosts reportedly dined on: a. squash and corn b. fresh gamefowl, including wild turkeys, ducks and swans, venison, fish, and lobster c. vegetable pakora, tandori chicken, curried lamb, saag, aldo tiki, and paneer bhatura - all very tasty and popular “Indian” dishes (sorry, couldn’t resist) d. a. and b.

4. According to some sources, although they landed on Cape Cod, the Pilgrims’ originallyintended landing destination had been: a. the mouth of the Hudson River near what is now New York b. Boston Harbor

c. Disney World d. None of the above

5. The local indigeonous Wampanoag tribeinhabitants of the Plymouth area - may have welcomed the Pilgrim settlers so cordially because they: a. sought an alliance with the settlers against hostile enemy tribes b. may have thought that having friends with firearms wasn’t an altogether bad idea c. believed the newcomers were gods d. knew the Pilgrims had cable TV with a full schedule of Thanksgiving Day football games

6. Establishing a national day of Thanksgiving was: a. rejected as unconstitutional by President Thomas Jefferson on the grounds of preserving the separation of church and state b. starting in 1827, heavily crusaded for and tirelessly promoted in letters, articles, and stores by Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Ladies Magazine

c. first proclaimed as a national holiday to be held on the last Thursday in November by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 - to improve morale and give thanks after the Union victory at Gettysburg d. moved to a date one week earlier in November, in 1939 - to boost Christmas shopping and retail sales during The Great Depression by then-president FDR (and was critically referred to as “Frank’s Giving”) e. established in law to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year by a Congressional Joint Resolution in December, 1941, effective 1942.

f. all of the above

7. Many cultures, nations, and civilizations (including Ancient Irish, Jewish, Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Native American) around the globe and over countless millennia have held and hold autumnal “harvest festivals”...

a. to celebrate and express gratitude and thankfulness for bountiful crops

b. that are often rooted in religious beliefs, some predating Christianity by millenia c. that typically involve feasting, parades/ processions, and/or civil or religious ceremonies d. all of the above

8. Thanksgiving in Canada occurs earlier in autumn (on the second Monday in October) because: a. a later date would overly interfere with hockey season b. the Mayflower Pilgrims had a stopover in Toronto before landing at Plymouth c. the Canadian calendar only has ten months, ay? d. being situated at a more northerly latitudehence earlier frosts - harvest season happens earlier in the year

9. New York City’s first ever Thanksgiving Day Parade was (and still is) sponsored by: a. Walmart b. amazon.com c. The National Alliance of Turkey Growers d. Macy’s (in 1924)

10. Plymouth Colony Governor General William Brandford was astonished when first introduced to Squanto, a member of the Patuxet tribe because:

a. Squanto was wearing the new “white-look” Bengals uniform b. Squanto spoke English, a result of having been kidnapped by an English sea captain years earlier... but had managed to escape from England back his American homeland c. Squanto later taught the new Pilgrim colonists how to grow corn, tap maple trees for sap, and avoid poisonous New World plants d. b, and c., but not a. because all stores were already sold out of Bengals gear

Sources used: www.history.com Thanksgiving 2022 (July,2022); HISTORY, Claire Bugeros. (Nov. 2019; National Museum of American History/Smithsonian Institution); www.newyorktimes.com; Thanksgiving and Harvest Festivals, Scherer, Margaret R. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1942); William Breadford’s History of the Plymouth Settlement 1606-1659, Valerian Paget. ed. (John McBride* Company,1906)

*no relation to this author

Answers: 1. a and b; 2. d; 3. d; 4. a; 5. a and b; 6. f; 7. d; 8. d; 9. d; 10. b and c

Community Village Worship Services

Holiday Canned Food Drive: We will be collecting canned goods in our church lobby during the holiday season and distributing them to families in need.

Village Church of Mariemont

villagechurchofmariemont.org

Todd Keyes, Pastor Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries

Happy Thanksgiving! We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in our 3920 Oak Street Building. We also livestream all our services at facebook.com/VCMChurch.

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 and AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS. In today’s fast-paced world, we offer a place to slow down, connect, and build lasting friendships.

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! See our website for more information.

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

Sharing and Caring for others

Operation Christmas Child: Pick-up a shoebox beginning November 1st. Fill it with toys and necessities for impoverished children around the world (we will provide you with an easy list to follow). Register your box online at Samaritan’s Purse and return it to the VCM Oak Street Building by Sunday, November 20th. It is an easy way to impact a child’s life at Christmas.

Women’s Bible Study: Will meet in November – 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.

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.

Center auditorium. 7:00-8:30 p.m. All are welcome! Check the events tab on mariemontchurch.org for any weekly details.

Family Shop Thrift Sale: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Sign up to attend on our Facebook page: The Family Shop

Fall Activities

Worship Ministry

Weekly Worship - Check the Events tab on our website at mariemontchurch.org for dates and times in October of our Prayer and Worship Gathering. Join us for worship, prayer, and ministry time. Kids are welcome!

Women’s Ministries

JOY in the Morning: Tuesdays from 9:1511:30 a.m. at the Parish Center. Fall studies are: Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilken; Study of Matthew led by Liz Baker

Evening JOY: 1st/3rd Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Study is: Friendship with God,  by Jamie Moore, our own pastor. Study goes through Spring 2023.

Mariemont Church mariemontchurch.org

Jamie Moore, Senior Pastor Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor Katie Smith, Children’s Director

Sunday Services 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.:  Kingdom Kids Ministry meets at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., and Youth at 12:30 p.m. just after the second service. Livestream is at 9:00 a.m. only on Facebook: Mariemont Church; our website: mariemontchurch.org; and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ MariemontChurch.

Weekly Worship: In the Parish

Christmas Activities

Front Porch at Mariemont Church, Saturday, December 3rd

• Photo-op on Santa’s Sleigh

• Live Christmas Music

• Hot Cocoa Bar

Christmas Eve Services at MC Parish Center

• Traditional Christmas carols and Christmas Story reading

• Saturday, December 24th

• 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

No Service on Sunday, December 25th - Merry Christmas!