We Are Grateful for You! Meet Your Mariemont Town Crier Team

By Suzy Weinland

We all know Mariemont is a special community for myriad reasons. One of the many ongoing traditions that makes it stand out from other communities, locally and nationally, is the almost 50-year-old community publication that is printed eight times a year and hand-delivered to resident’s doorsteps by our Village’s own young couriers. The Mariemont Town Crier is a beloved and anticipated news piece, with informational and timely content gathered, written, edited, laid out, and organized for distribution by a committed team of residents.

As publishers of this community gem for the past seven years, Matt and I are grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful team of committed volunteers who help us continue to steward this unique tradition. We want to take this time, as we approach Thanksgiving, to introduce you to everyone and to publicly say, “We appreciate every one of you! THANK YOU!!”

Matt Ayer

Matt and his wife Paula moved to Mariemont in 1987 as their first son was entering second grade. Attracted by the community and its schools, the Ayers raised their family here and still reside in their “hidden jewel” of a house on Pocahontas. As they approach their 50th anniversary and adapt to their first full year of retirement, Matt says, “We are thankful for our Mariemont friends, new and old, and for the quaintness and beauty of our planned community.” In addition to serving as the “architectural historian” for the Town Crier, Matt serves on Village Council and the Architectural Review Board and collaborates on various Village projects. Shifting his focus from operating a consulting business for 19 years, he thoroughly enjoys helping the Village look to the future while preserving its heritage. His favorite hangout is Mariemont Memorial Chapel where he enjoys maintaining the building and its grounds and giving tours. Matt enjoys a number of hobbies but says “grandparenting is the best” job around.

Kim Beach

Kim and Ted, like many in Mariemont, met at Mariemont High School. Kim attended MHS through her junior year and Ted graduated in 1979. After college and marriage, they bought their first house in Mariemont in 1989, where they raised their sons Chase and Jimmy. Kim has written for the Town Crier for more than 20 years and loves getting to know new residents and business owners in our community, regularly writing our Business Spotlight column. Kim and Ted have both been very active in the Village and our schools over the years. Kim most recently ran an independent insurance agency (Village Insurance) and launched a femalefocused company for women in insurance (InsureWomen). She also revitalized Mariemont Area Chamber of Commerce and is excited to see it grow. In the past two years, the Beaches have welcomed two new daughters-in-law, Lauren (Jimmy) and Sarah (Chase). On September 21st, they cont'd on page 4