From Mariemont Recreation Center to Global Impact Today
By Matthew Ayer
This is the third in a series of articles about the Thomas J. Emery Memorial Recreation Building. This article features some current activities that take place in our iconic clock tower building. With no Mariemont Company or philanthropic funds to financially support the building as a recreation center, the Emery Memorial sold the building to Mariemont Community Church (MCC) in 1954. MCC has continued to maintain this exquisite structure and conducted a major renovation in 2008.
The Building Today
In its 56th year, Mariemont Preschool occupies most of the lower level under the loving direction of Renee Brownfield. On the main floor, the updated auditorium is equipped with modern lighting, sound, and video capabilities to serve as MCC’s principal gathering place for Sunday worship.
The foyer retains its original stone floor, light fixtures, and distinctively stained wainscoting. Church administrative offices encompass the north (tennis court) end of the main floor and feature the original “hearth room.” A beautifully restored space with natural lighting, original wainscoting and a wall of books serves as the Senior Pastor’s office. One meeting space, the Baker Room, was named for the generous contributions Baker Concrete made to the renovations.
Describing the space’s transformation, church architect Philip Markwood noted, “It’s all about the Light.”
activities. A large, renovated commercial kitchen lies between this space and the auditorium.
At the south end is the Emery Room, originally the ladies’ game room, and now is a space suited for large classes, group meals, or receptions. Its fireplace, windows, light fixtures, and outdoor terrace have been carefully preserved or restored. French doors connect the Emery Room to the original ladies’ parlor, which now serves as the The Meeting Room, used for various church and community meeting and
The Upper Room: Equipping Ministries International
Few Mariemont residents realize what happens on the upper floor in a beautifully renovated office and meeting space at the north end of the building. Founded more than 40 years ago, Equipping Ministries International (EMI) moved its headquarters to Mariemont in 2011. Its core mission is rooted in John 10:10(b): “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” EMI is passionate about experiencing the life, a state of wholeness and maturity, that Jesus intended. EMI equips not only pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries – but also anyone seeking this abundant life.
A foundational step in EMI training is the “Creating Connection” course, which cont'd on page 4
A “Creating Connection” class in the Emery Room, January 2024
Village
Letter to the Editor
Let’s keep our natural environment as healthy as possible!
Several months ago, the Tree Board reported that they would be planting nonnative Ginkgo trees along one of our Village’s streets. I was surprised by this, since there has been so much written in the past decade about the importance of planting native tree and plant varieties to help support beneficial insects and animal life. Ginkgos, native to Asia, are not considered invasive/destructive but they support almost no native birds or beneficial insects. Native trees and insects have evolved together; at a time when our bird and insect populations are crashing it is important to select plants and trees that help them keep going.
Here is a quote from the national Audubon Society in an article by Marina
Richie (2016): “[R]esearch by entomologist Doug Tallamy has shown that native Oaks support more than 550 different species of butterflies and moths alone. The non-native Ginkgo tree supports just 5. Caterpillars are the go-to food source for migrant and resident birds alike. In the 16 days between hatching and fledging, a clutch of Carolina Chickadee chicks can down more than 9,000 of them.” I would hope that in the future only varieties of trees native to our region would be selected for planting by the Tree Board.
In a related question, is there a need to have The Barn’s cupola lit up all night long? I live close to The Barn and agree that seeing it lit up for a part of the night is lovely. But by now it is also well known that lighting up prominent features like the cupola can disorient birds as they migrate in
the spring and fall. Additionally, during the warm months when moths and other native insects are out, lights like this have been shown to attract and exhaust the insects to the point of death. Farmers and gardeners rely on pollinators, including native moth populations. Would it be possible to limit the hours that public buildings in our Village are lit up at night – perhaps turning off the lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.?
I know that we all enjoy the beauty of nature that surrounds us in the beautiful Village we call home. Let’s do what we can to protect this natural world!
Linda Roomann, 6987 Grace Avenue
Editor’s Note: Please see the Tree Board article on pg. 10 for a detailed journey through Mariemont’s tree planting plan.
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focuses on how to connect with others - and then deepen that connection - using reflective listening. The four-hour course provides not only principles but also a series of active, practical exercises in which the participant serves as the speaker, the listener and the “coach.” Testimonials from participants include:
• “As soon as I got home, I asked my wife for 12 years of forgiveness. For the first time in 12 years, I listened to my wife with warmth, empathy, and respect.”
• “I’ve never been listened to this way before.”
• “This ministry and teachings transformed my life.”
• “The fact that these skills are highly transferable in all my relationships – family, friends, co-workers, church, and community - made this class a wisely chosen investment of my time.”
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its International School of Service (SOS). Prior to COVID, EMI conducted its SOS three times each year. During a weeklong learning experience, participants from around the
were granted. In June of this year, an EMI team of 15 will take its mission to Nairobi, Kenya. Why Kenya?
After attending a Creating Connections class on February 1, Mariemont resident Larry Bourgeois commented: “EMI knows how valuable listening can be in forming trusting and caring relationships. They provide practical, life-tested wisdom and guidance to help everyday people improve the quality of life in their families and among friends and acquaintances.”
Over the years, EMI has provided training for approximately half a million participants from over 120 countries through
world were hosted by local families and were nourished with training and resources to develop skills in communication, fostering trust, and respect – with the intent that each participant would return home to replicate what they learned within their churches, communities, and families.
Time to Flip the Script and Bring Training Overseas
Over the past few years, the vast majority of visa requests have been denied. In October 2023, 95 students applied and only three visas
• EMI has a strong base of graduates in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
• A three-time attendee, Reverend Daniel Wambua, of Joy Tabernacle Ministries International, is hosting EMI’s team.
• Attendees from Central and East Africa will be able attend with no international restrictions.
• Attendees from North America, Europe, and Asia can obtain approval from the Kenyan government within one day via Electronic Travel Authorization, an online process with a $30 fee.
• This trip is a first step toward realizing the longtime dream of a training center in Kenya.
• As a bonus, the EMI team and training attendees will experience a 3-day safari at the savannah wilderness of Maasai Mara National Reserve and witness the annual wildebeest migration.
A few words from EMI’s Kenyan host, Pastor Wambua: “EMI’s training will shift servants of God to caring ministers who are able to listen with empathy and respect and speak the truth in love. One of the greatest life transforming experiences happens in the breakout groups as people open up for renewal of their mind.
“I am eagerly awaiting this wonderful experience as we allow the Holy Spirit’s transformative work in our lives. I take this opportunity to welcome, especially those who are coming to facilitate. Hakuna matata. Karibuni Kenya.”
Back here in Mariemont, EMI will host its next Creating Connection experience on Saturday, May 31, at Mariemont Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EMI suggests a donation of $80, or whatever a person can afford. Anyone can sign up at www.equippingministries. org/events.
Reverend Daniel Wambua enjoys Fall in Mariemont while making plans for the June trip.
2024: Preserving Our Past and Preparing Our Future
By Mayor Bill Brown
2024 was jam-packed with accomplishments in the Village of Mariemont. I, along with administrative staff, council members, and Village employees, planned, participated in, and oversaw an extensive list of achievements.
One of those achievements was the relocation of Pease Industries to a vacant property in the Industrial Park that included the award of $100,000 grant from the Hamilton County CDBG Community and Economic Development Assistance Program. Emil Lisznianski of Envision conducted a year’s-long economic review and was instrumental in bringing Pease into the Village. We are excited to welcome Pease Industries to our business community!
Infrastructure
The street rehabilitation of Pocahontas Avenue, Grove Avenue, and Patriot Lane was completed. The Village received $257,000 in reimbursement for the Pocahontas and Grove projects in the form of a SORTA Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant. The stormwater pipe on Pleasant Street at Dogwood Park underwent replacement, provided by a grant from Hamilton County ARPA.
Pool Improvements
Looking forward to summer and warmer climates, we worked cooperatively with the Pool Commission to raise more than $165,000 for the construction of a new wading pool at our municipal pool. Volunteers worked countless hours on the campaign. The
Village received $2,337 from the Hamilton County Waste Reduction Innovation Grant for the installation of the water bottle filling station at the pool. A pipe was relined in the lap pool drain line, and we also added umbrellas, restored tables, updated the snack shack menu, added ping pong, replaced two pool ladders, spruced up the pool house and renovated the pump room.
Trees
We worked with the Tree Advisory Board in planting 70 new street trees across the Village, and revitalized Patriot Park, including resurfacing the asphalt pad, crowning of trees, and the removal of nuisance underbrush.
Additionally, I and a small group of resident volunteers undertook the reconstruction of the wood pergola at the Concourse, completing the west wing. Reconstruction of the east wing will begin in spring 2025. Further improvements at the Concourse included the cleaning of the stone and removal of invasive trees.
Village Projects
Painting of the Village’s 110 historic streetlights and 165 fire hydrants was finished, and we initiated a project to convert our streetlights to LED with completion estimated to be in 2025. Construction of the Murray Path multi-use trail from the Library to Miami Road was finalized. The project was funded exclusively by private donations and a $229,743 grant from the ODNR Clean Ohio Trails Fund.
Also in 2024, we received grants and commitments of over $1,000,000 for the Dogwood Park Centennial Rehabilitation.
We worked cooperatively with Spinnenweber Builders to re-landscape the island at Wooster Pike and Madisonville Road and on the electrification of the islands on Wooster Pike. The clock on Wooster Pike was restored, thanks to a donation from The National Exemplar. We replaced the Municipal Building’s main door and windows and initiated a project to renovate the Village administrative office. The John Nolen Pavilion roof was repaired and repainted, the basement door at the Bell Tower was replaced, and the Charles Livingood Monument was cleaned and repaired.
Additionally, we worked with the South 80 Committee on the installation of a solar water pump at the South 80 gardens, completed 100 rental property inspections, repaired the walkway at Mary Emery Park, and completed the Village of Mariemont Economic Development Strategy.
Big plans for 2025 are well underway!
April 26, 7-10 p.m.
The Bacon Barn in Blue Ash Look for more info to come at www.1n5.org and in the April Town Crier.
Village Welcome Scott Flynn and Eric Hudson to Our Service Department
By Matthew Ayer
At its meeting on January 27, Village Council officially hired Scott Flynn and Eric Hudson as full-time, permanent employees on Ben James’ team in our Service Department. Each successfully completed his 12-month probationary period.
Originally from Rhode Island, Scott graduated from Colerain High School and has been a Mariemont resident for seven years with his wife, Amanda. Previously, he worked as a warehouse supervisor. His favorite pastime is enjoying his family, especially coaching sports for his three kids, Knox (12), Lucy (10) and Nora (9). With classical piano training, he also enjoys playing his keyboard.
When asked what he likes about working in our Service Department, Scott described his preference for working outdoors and a job with plenty of variety. He enjoys people on the Service Department team, but also the residents he serves. As for how residents can help the Service Department, he mentioned that it is most helpful when everyone places their leaves on the curb as requested, with
no sticks and other debris mixed in… making their work much more efficient. He appreciates residents having patience from time to time during peak leaf season. As for new skills he would like to master, Scott is interested in being trained and qualified to perform basic electrical work.
Eric hails from Anderson Township and High School. He joined the Service Department with valuable experience in operating heavy equipment from his work in highway paving with a contractor and with the County Engineer’s Office. Eric enjoys family time with wife Jessica and their children Breanna, Mackenzie, Logan, Cali, and Nolan, especially in their home’s pool.
Eric enjoys the close-knit team of the Service Department and the small community vibe of Mariemont. He echoed Scott’s appreciation for residents to have patience with the Department during peak times. Eric hopes to continue to enhance his skills as a mechanic in maintaining our Village equipment and facilities. You might also find Eric enjoying some time on his motorcycle. He also moonlighted for four years as operator of a barbecue restaurant.
A follow-up lunchtime interview seems necessary with Eric supplying the barbecue and Scott the live music. In the meantime, please take a moment to welcome our newest employees.
Service Dept. Superintendent Ben James, Mayor Bill Brown, and full-time service team members Eric Hudson and Scott Flynn at the January 27, 2025 Mariemont Council Meeting
The Garden Club Invites You…
By Mary Alice Maze Garden Club of Mariemont Member
Spring is knocking at our doors, and the Garden Club of Mariemont invites you to Join us during one of our favorite seasons of the year! The month of March is filled with activities to help your inner gardener get ready for spring.
Upcoming Meetings
March 5, 1 p.m.: Join us at the Parish Center on Plainville Road for an afternoon learning about Birds: creating native habitat, feeding and identification with Ann Huey.
April 2, 1 p.m.: Join us, again at the Parish Center, for They’re back…Cicadas! with Jesse Smith.
Art in Bloom at the Barn
Join us March 21 at The Barn on Cambridge Ave. for the opening evening reception of “Art in Bloom.” Meet the artists from the Brush & Palette Painters and the flower designers from the Garden Club of Mariemont and The Terrace Park Garden Club.
The exhibit will run through Sunday, March 24.
Come out of winter hibernation and consider joining! The first day of Spring – March 20th – will be here before you know it!
Village Expands Parks Advisory Board
By Jim Goetz Parks Board Chair
You can’t drive through Mariemont without being struck by the beauty of the Village’s trees, parks and greenspaces. Our Village Council recognizes the value of these natural assets and the need to preserve and protect them for the next hundred years and generations to follow.
Council previously established the Tree Advisory Board and now Councilman Randy York, and the Health and Recreation Committee that he chairs, have championed an initiative to reinvigorate and expand the Village’s Parks Advisory Board to focus additional attention on these key Village assets.
Council established, by ordinance, the Park Board to “oversee, plan and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding conservation, management and development as necessary of the Village’s parks
and greenspaces for the benefit of the entire Village.”
A group of volunteers has been meeting over the past few months to discuss how the Parks Advisory Board can most effectively serve the community and provide advice and assistance to the Village Council. The volunteers, who have recently been appointed by Mayor Brown to be Board members, include Jim Goetz (Chair), Steve Pipkin, Brad Lockhart, Carolyn Hohl, Jerry Stephens, Leigh Sullivan, Tom Eckardt, John McIlwraith, Kyle Kropog, Mike Sunderman, Greg Wells, and Frank Marzullo.
Board Charter
Board membership has been expanded to allow for up to 13 volunteer members who will serve for two-year terms. A Charter has been developed by the Board to establish its key goals and objectives as well as the roles and responsibilities of its members. The primary goal established by the Board is to “provide strategic master planning and oversight for the long-term vision and preservation of the Village’s parks and greenspaces to ensure they meet the needs of the community while being sensitive to the John Nolen vision for Mariemont.”
Each Village park and greenspace has a unique character and collectively provide a wide range of opportunity for utilization by the community. We are fortunate to have parks that provide space for recreational activities, a bird sanctuary, shared biking/jogging/walking paths, natural woodlands and everything in between. The Board plans to work with the community to develop master plans for each of these spaces and to identify short term and long-term projects to implement those plans. This effort will provide a road map for projects to be equitably prioritized and initiated as funds become available.
The Board also plans to be a strong advocate for environmental protection and conservation and will work with schools and community organizations to encourage environmental and outdoor educational programming in our parks. The Board, with the help of neighbors, will strive to monitor maintenance and repair needs to ensure our parks are safe and welcoming to everyone who visits.
You can find the complete Charter posted on the Park Board page of the Village’s updated website at mariemont.org/village-boardsand-commissions/mariemont-parks-board
2025 Plan of Work
A Plan of Work for 2025 has been adopted by the new Board and it is well on its way to accomplishing this year’s goals. Board members have each selected a particular park or greenspace to act as its “Champion” and will work to build groups of neighbors and friends to volunteer, plan and promote their park. The Board also plans to strengthen or establish working relationships with community organizations and businesses it has identified as “Key Partners” in its role of park advocates.
The 2025 Plan of Work includes a variety of actions including: assessing the current condition of each Village park and greenspace; compiling an updated list of all parks and greenspaces to elevate community awareness and utilization of each; proposing a “Preferred Style” for benches placed throughout the Village to establish a consistent visual standard; and beginning the master planning process for each park and greenspace, including public engagement sessions.
Spring Blitz
A new initiative the Park Board is planning will be a “Spring Blitz” to clean up our parks and greenspaces after the effects of an extreme
winter season. The Board plans to collaborate with other groups such as Sustainable Mariemont and Mariemont Racquet Club, which are planning similar activities this spring. The first target for our Blitz will be Mary Emery Park, in collaboration with the Racquet Club on March 1 with a backup rain date of March 8. Watch for upcoming announcements and postings on the Park Board webpage about the dates and volunteer opportunities planned for the Blitz and join your neighbors in helping to spruce up our beautiful parks and greenspaces for the year.
We Welcome Your Input
If you have questions, comments or suggestions for the Park Board, feel free to reach out to us at our new email address mariemontparks@gmail.com. You can also watch for the rollout of new Park Board social media sites soon. We look forward to seeing you in the parks!
Village Racquet Club Swings Back into Action
By Matt Tripepi Mariemont Racquet Club Board Member
Did you know that the tennis courts behind Mariemont Elementary School and next to the Parish Center are actually known as “Mariemont Racquet Club”? MRC has been a staple here since 1928 with the courts also home to the Mariemont JV and Varsity Warrior Tennis Teams, as well as clinics, pickleball
tournaments and many opportunities for friends and families to hit the hardcourt.
With the arrival of a new season, there’s no better time for individuals and families from all neighborhoods to become part of this awesome community resource for tennis and pickleball enthusiasts alike! We have the ability to switch between pickle or tennis on three of our courts and can host up to seven matches simultaneously.
We are also in the process of securing public and private funding to expand our pickleball options! More details to come soon.
The goal is to create dedicated pickle courts while still having at least five regular tennis courts, with these changes hopefully coming this fall so as not to disrupt play this summer.
In other news, we will host a clean-up day March 1 (rain date March 8) and will have digital payment options for memberships as well as guests to pay at the courts. Expanded options for lessons, tournaments, and programming will also include pickle this year alongside tennis.
Membership signups start mid-March and play typically extends into November/ December. Whether you’re a seasoned player seeking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, club pros Dave Russell and Tracy Glassmeyer have many opportunities around individual or group lessons for both kids and adults.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest Club news and upcoming events, just search for “Mariemont Racquet Club” on each. Hope to see you on the courts soon!
Two of the Mariemont Racquet Club courts.
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Creating a Master Planting Plan
By Margaret Jevic Tree Board Member
Meteorological spring is upon us! This winter season has been a particular challenge for tree pruning since there have been so few days with good enough conditions to allow TAB members to prune the many trees that need attention this year. So, you will still see us out finishing critical pruning this spring. We will also begin planning for this year’s tree planting.
Planting in District 4 is up this year and spans the north side of Wooster from Indianview, through the Square, past The Strand, around Plainville, back east on Murray all the way down to Indianview again. Planting District 4 has some unique quirks not held by any other district, and was the hardest, last to be finalized, district in our Master Planting Plan. In that spirit, I thought it would be fun to bring you along on the journey of how the TAB formed the Village Master Planting Plan now that we are ready to plant the Village’s most challenging district.
by ODNR, trees are categorized by their size at maturity and whether they can withstand certain soil conditions and pollution. What you end up with is a matrix of information to sift through to make the best overall decisions for the Village as a whole - far more than putting a tree in the ground because you’d like it there.
Step two is to select trees to go in your large, good quality sites first. That way you maximize your large at maturity trees that aren’t hardy enough to take Wooster, for
sapiens but we are all genetically different). A cultivar is a clone of a single tree (e.g. Prairie Fire Blackgum) that is not genetically different from the one next to it. You can plant a cultivar (clone) of a native tree, and while they will produce a certain look that may be desirable, they will not have the strength of genetic diversity to help withstand pest or disease spread.
When you’re going to select a tree for a street, you start from the ground up. You sample the soil, determine the quality of the site (good, intermediate, or poor), you measure the size at maturity tree the site can support (large, medium, or small), you assess whether you will be limited by overhead power lines, and you calculate the road speed to determine whether or not the tree will be impacted by salt and road spray. With information provided
example. For us that looked like using up our allowance of native oaks, maples, plane trees, etc. Then you move on to intermediate and poor sites that need what our ODNR mentor famously refers to as “junkyard dogs” - trees that can take any conditions and still perform. That’ll be things like your Ginkgos and Zelkovas - non-natives, but the alternative is no tree at all. In the case of District 4 in our Village, if we chose no tree for all sites we couldn’t plant our preferred natives, at least a third of the major streets would be barren. Plainville, Wooster, parts of Madisonville, and Murray would have zero trees.
When we select a species, we also consider if it is a “straight species” or a “cultivar.” Straight species trees are written in their Latin name (e.g. quercus alba is a White Oak). Each tree you plant will be genetically different from the next, but they are all in the White Oak species (just like people are all homo
TAB selects straight species whenever we can since we believe that is the highest standard to do right by our natural world. Though a straight species native is our gold standard, we can’t always meet it due to nursery practices beyond our control or in cases when a native isn’t an option. In the cases of Plainville and Wooster, they are heavily traveled roads with high levels of pollution. We had no native options left, which meant we looked at our non-native options. Non-native trees are trees that do not naturally occur here, but they have been time-tested to make sure they are not invasive (trees that would spread and cause competition problems with our native trees).
The Callery pear is one such example. It was heavily planted in the 1980s before people knew its tendency to proliferate and take over native areas. It is now illegal to sell or plant this tree in the United States. Trees like the Ginkgo and Zelkova are native to Asia but have not shown invasive tendencies so they are the next best option in certain cases where you can’t make a native work. At the end of the day, they are still trees that offer certain benefits the TAB believes outweigh having zero trees at all in an area.
We also want to maintain certain maximum percentages of each genus, family, and species of trees to keep a healthy diversity of our urban forest. For those residents who’ve been around long enough to remember the Emerald Ash Borer of the early 2000s when our entire swath of Wooster median Ash trees was decimated, you’ll understand how
Plainville Rd. trees in the fall
important this piece is. Foreign pests and diseases are a persistent threat to our native plants and trees and can cause devastating, massive loss. One of our top goals was to do what we can to protect our Village trees from becoming an easy target and a highway for these pests and diseases. After many conversations with our regional urban forester, we learned the best practices for doing so. We have no streets that intersect each other of the same tree family so that if a pest or disease strikes one street it will be more difficult for it to spread to others.
We cap any one species at 5 percent of our total canopy, families are capped at 10 percent, and any one genus cannot take up more than 15 percent of the canopy. When you throw this into the matrix, the options become more gridlocked. District 4 was an exercise in patience and perseverance to land on the plan we have.
While all of us on TAB would have liked
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for locations where the only other option is no tree. When you walk around Graeter’s and down by Starbucks, it’s lovely to be shaded and canopied by trees in the middle of concrete. As a board we chose to maintain trees in these spots even if not native since there will always be the benefit of shade, storm water absorption, and shelter spots for birds and small animals.
On Plainville we needed a junkyard dog tree and chose the Ginkgo, a beautiful, ancient tree that was once proliferative here back before the time of the dinosaurs. While no longer a true native in the sense that we consider a plant that supports a multitude of life, it is a tree that can handle the difficult conditions of that site, it is a large at maturity tree to provide shade, gorgeous fall color, it absorbs massive amounts of pollutants to help clean the air, and it provides a plethora of nesting sites (go check out the Ginkgos currently there, you’ll spy many nests!).
version of the native Chinkapin Oak planted on Chestnut St. Our hope is this tree is one we can source and plant - another challenge we have faced. Nursery stock is not always what you’d like for it to be and you’re always playing the game of figuring out what you can get.
For the TAB, this journey has involved so much learning, trial, error, replants, more replants, staking, watering, fixing the hole, fixing the mulch, learning to source, budget, and maintain. I’m so proud of what the Master Planting Plan has become, and I know so much work, thought, time, and professional input went into it. District 4, we are ready. And we hope you too can come along with us and appreciate the work it takes to get the dream of a beautiful, healthy urban forest off the ground.
Thank you, residents of Mariemont, for engaging with us and asking us questions. We love hearing from you and how pleased you are to see new trees on your street. You can always
What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library
March 2025
Youth
Movers & Shakers — Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance, and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Ages 1-4.
Library Babies — Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Ages birth to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime — Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Ages 18–36 months.
KinderBridge Storytime — Thursdays from 2-3 p.m.
Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 4-6 years.
Stem Discovery Day — Wednesday, March 12 from 4-5:30 p.m.
We offer a variety of hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire and educate. Drop in any time between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Recommended for grades K-8.
Legos @ the Library — Saturday, March 8 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Show us what you can build and connect with other LEGO enthusiasts.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Club — Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, challenge other trainers, trade cards, and make new friends. Bring your own cards or play with one of our decks. Ages 7-14.
Adults
Which Craft: Knitting and Crocheting Group — Saturday, March 1 and March 15 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Bring the knitting or crocheting project you're working on to the library and work with others.
NEW! Mariemont Non-fiction Book Club — Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in discussing Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. Copies available at the branch.
Mystery Book Club — Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss Trouble Island by Sharon Short, who will visit via Zoom. Copies available at the branch.
Coffee Cozies — Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m.
Make your own felt no-sew coffee cozies! All supplies and some templates will be provided, but feel free to bring your own ideas. Registration required.
Debt Management Workshop — Tuesday, March 25 from 3-4 p.m.
Join us as we discuss the most common types of debt and analyze budgeting and debt management strategies and solutions. Presented by Jeanette Trujillo from Fifth Third Bank. Registration required.
Book Club — Monday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss Maid by Stephanie Land. Copies available at the branch.
Library hours are 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mariemont Branch Library 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467
Community
District Resident Jamie Overbey and Vistage Help Companies Succeed
By Kim Beach
A Knoxville, Tenn., native, Jamie Overbey has called Terrace Park, Ohio home for over 30 years. Along with his beautiful and talented wife, KT, the Overbeys enjoyed an idyllic life as they raised their three children, Juliana (27), Scott (25), and Kate (23). Jamie and KT met following his graduation from UVA when the pair were both attending a “math review camp” for MBA school at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. As Jamie remarked, “it was a pretty nerdy way to meet my future wife.”
Following a successful career of over 25 years with local Fortune 500 companies, Jamie decided it was time to make a change. He had been traveling 70 percent of the time and missing out on his kid’s educational accomplishments and sporting events. He left the corporate world to, as Jamie stated, “make an amelioratory contribution to local businesses, their employees and families.” Making things better was Jamie’s calling card, and Vistage was the organization who helped him make it a reality.
Founded 70 years ago in San Diego, Vistage now has a total of over 45,000
members in over 40 countries. The Vistage platform provides peer advisory groups for small (avg. $16M) and middle market (avg. $160M) businesses. The groups work with Jamie (the Master Chair) to “help you evaluate opportunities, gain new perspectives, build courage and confidence for tough decisions, and discover a renewed sense of direction.”
Jamie founded his company in 2012 and is currently in the Top 10 of all Vistage chairs in the country (800+). The current group of chairs in Cincinnati (10) represent the third generation of Vistage in the Queen City. Occupying office space in the Mariemont Executive Building for over ten years, he most recently moved to office #210, which enjoys a bright corner of the building. The office is complete with a comfortable sitting area for meetings, a large conference table, and numerous accolades and awards. The walls also boast beautiful pictures that Jamie and his family have taken while enjoying one of his favorite hobbies…scuba diving.
Jamie’s top priority is helping companies succeed, and he currently leads nine groups with that mission in mind. In 2025, he plans to expand these groups while also launching new ones to provide even greater support. After spending an hour speaking with Jamie, I can confidently attest to his genuine
enthusiasm and deep commitment to the success of his group members. As he states, “Vistage is a great platform, and I care about helping local businesses. Being a chair enables me to effectively guide businesses through critical issues and provides an altruistic outlet for my business experience.” The program offers multiple tiers, ensuring that executives at every stage of their career can find the right fit to grow and succeed.
Besides scuba diving, the Overbeys also enjoy traveling (planning trips now to Antigua and Antarctica). Jamie is also beginning to train for his first Olympic triathlon, which will take place later this year. Future Jamie would also like to add “Boat Captain” to his resume. When it comes to volunteering, the list is extensive. Terrace Park fireman, Cub Scout leader, swim official, school levy co-chair, girls lacrosse coach (the genesis of the MHS State Championship team), and many more!
When asked about his favorite place he has ever been, Jamie reflected on his current home in Terrace Park. He shared, “We had plenty of opportunities to move away from here (Mariemont Schools/Terrace Park), but each time, we found ourselves drawn back to this incredibly special place.” If he had to pick another spot, he would recommend St. John’s Island because “it is two thirds undeveloped
Jamie Overbey being recognized by one of his Vistage groups
and just spectacular.” When asked about a favorite place in Mariemont, he quickly responded with “the National Exemplar.”
An aficionado of encouraging phrases and sayings, Jamie’s favorite is “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” He believes it originated as an old African saying. For a short and sweet phrase, his favorite (as well as this writer’s) is “Carpe Diem”. And when he finally finds himself with free time, he is catching up with one of his children. They are all out of town, so FaceTime is a pure luxury. And when asked what he couldn’t live without, “family” is #1 (with a very good bourbon coming in second). This includes their rescue dog Maya who was saved from a dog shelter in Colorado and flown home to Terrace Park. What a lucky dog!
If you would like to learn more about Jamie’s work, he can be reached at (513) 4770486 or jamie.overbey@vistagechair.com
Community
Drive Safely this Spring!
By Erin Rothfuss MariElders Executive Director
Spring is in the air! With the birds chirping and the flowers blooming, an accident will only dampen the mood.
Drive safely, and follow the posted signs—especially the one that reminds you not to cut through the MariElders parking lot! This past month our RAV has been hit, and our members have needed to dodge cars as drivers use our driveway as a shortcut through traffic.
None of us likes to wait, but neither do we want dings on our cars or on our hips! Let’s all enjoy the spring beauty of Mariemont safely.
MariElders’ professional drivers are happy to pick you up and drop you off anywhere in our service area of Mariemont, Fairfax, Terrace Park, Plainville and Madison Place. We take members to doctors, pharmacies, grocery, banks, salons, and other businesses within this service area. Our shuttle service is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact us at 513-271-5588 to schedule your transportation needs.
The South 80 after a previous year’s flood.
By Kim Beach
Community Mariemont Area Chamber of Commerce Spreads the Love
Founder & Village Valentines Event Chair
On Saturday, February 8, the Village of Mariemont and neighboring Columbia Township came alive with excitement as residents and visitors embarked on a thrilling, fun-filled hunt for beautiful glass hearts.
“Village Valentines” was a huge hit in its first year, and we appreciate the participation of so many area shops, restaurants and companies.
Thanks for joining the festivities and please make sure to support your local businesses!
MACC board, L-R: Founder and Village Valentine’s Event Chair Kim Beach, President Delta Crabtree, Project Coordinator Kati Best, and Vice President Jackie Barnes prepare to set up glass hearts and heart-shaped balloons around the Village for the Village Valentine’s hunt
Payton Harris finds a heart on the Mariemont Square Fountain.
Nancy Lonnemann pulls a glass heart out of a planter near The Wardrobe Cincinnati shop.
Even the dogs were on the hunt for the colorful glass hearts.
A little boy spies a glass heart hidden near a tree by the Mariemont Inn.
Over 100 beautiful glass hearts created by Brazee Studio were placed in plain sight around iconic and popular Mariemont locations and MACC businesses.
Village Sustainable Mariemont to Host Community Recycling Drive
By Alicia Stock Sustainable Mariemont Volunteer
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, Sustainable Mariemont will host a community recycling drive where Village residents can easily drop off hard-to-recycle items in one convenient location! The event will take place on Saturday, April 5th from 9 a.m.-noon in the Mariemont municipal building parking lot behind the firehouse, at 6907 Wooster Pike. Parking and drive-through options will be available.
Plastics
• Rigid plastics that are not accepted curbside: including clamshells, clean prescription bottles, disposable contact lens containers, bread bag clips, straws, utensils, and more! Accepting 1PETE and 2HDPE if shorter than 3” (bottles taller than 3” can be recycled curbside), 3PVC, 4LDPE, 5PP, 6PS, 7OTHER, and no # rigid plastics.
• Soft plastics: flexible film, including pet food bags, chip bags, crinkly packaging, plastic pouches, and 6-pack rings
• Clean white styrofoam: no tape, no labels, no other types of Styrofoam
• Oral Care & deodorant: Any brand of oral care and deodorant packaging including toothbrushes, deodorant containers and caps, floss containers, floss picks, toothpaste tubes and caps, any mouthwash bottles and caps unable to be recycled curbside (3” and shorter)
• Garden planters and flats (rinsed clean, no dirt)
Clothing
Items
• Tennis shoes in poor condition or mismatched
• Glasses, sunglasses, and cases all in good condition
• Textiles that can’t be donated (Must be clean but can have stains/holes)*
* Good condition textiles and tennis shoes should be donated to a local charity of your choice. Old towels, sheets and blankets of any condition can be donated to local animal shelters, such as Cincinnati Animal Care, a no-kill shelter located at 3949 Colerain Ave, 45223.
Metal/Electronics
• Small kitchen appliances that cannot be donated (coffee makers, blenders, mixers, etc)
• Decorative light strands
• Small scrap metal: yard sign stakes, nails, screws, wardrobe box bars, unusable pots/ pans, etc
• Small electronics: phones, ipads, ipods, smartwatches, airpods/earbuds, digital cameras
• Phone/computer chargers, power cords/ strips
Most plastic bottles, jugs, #5 tubs, and clear cups can be recycled curbside through the Rumpke curbside recycling program. Hamilton County has recently partnered with the Hefty ReNew Program to accept additional plastic items curbside in the orange Hefty Renew bags, including Styrofoam, straws, plastic utensils, food storage bags, and more! Hefty Renew bags can be purchased at the Mariemont Kroger in 20 count boxes. Most other hard-to-recycle plastics can be taken to the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub at 911 Evans St in Price Hill. The “Hub” participates in programs like TerraCycle and utilizes free shopping days to recycle and reuse unwanted plastic items.
In addition to the community recycling drive, Sustainable Mariemont will also be partnering with the Mariemont Park Board to organize volunteer clean-up days of our beautiful Village parks throughout the month of April. If you have a group that would like to get involved, please email us at sustainablemariemont@ gmail.com. Follow Sustainable Mariemont on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates on all these events.
Schools
Fun and Fundraisers Support Students
By Suzy Weinland
Mark your calendars for March fun and fundraisers for Mariemont School District’s Mariemont Arts Association, Athletic Boosters, and School Foundation.
FAB Affair
Saturday, March 15, 6-11 p.m.
The Mariemont Arts Association, Mariemont Athletic Boosters, and Mariemont School Foundation will host the 2025 FAB Affair, “Rockin’ the Red Carpet,” at Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St. in downtown Cincinnati. FAB is the largest annual fundraiser for all three organizations, funding a wide variety of art, athletic and academic endeavors for students throughout the year. Attendees will enjoy a meal, drinks, and the pleasure of supporting the stars of our district (our students) with a live and silent auction, basket raffles, and more! Get your tickets now at FABtix.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Music Bingo
Friday, March 21, 7 p.m.
The Mariemont Arts Association invites all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun music bingo at Karrikin, 3717 Jonlen Drive in Fairfax. There will be a split the pot with all proceeds supporting the Mariemont Arts Association!
Spring Maker’s Market
Sunday, April 27, 12-4 p.m.
The Mariemont Arts Association invites the public to its spring Maker’s Market, featuring student and local artists and crafters selling their creations. Takes place throughout Mariemont High School, 1 Warrior Way.
Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center Artists and Gardeners Collaborate for Fifth Year
By Mandy Putnam Brush & Palette Painters
Armed with brushes, paints, panels, and palettes, the Cincinnati Brush & Palette Painters again ventured into familiar and unexplored territory in Southwest Ohio. Even once familiar lands brought new surprises and challenges, such as the goat farm with no goats.
Occasionally reaching for our rose-colored glasses and bug spray, we interpreted rundown barns as rustic, decrepit houses as mysterious, and barren fields as colorful vistas with beautiful wildflowers. We also took our oils, pastels, and watercolors to breathtaking venues, including our trip to historic Madison, Indiana, this year.
Of the hundreds of paintings produced by members this season, artists selected over 70 to feature in our upcoming “Fresh Paint 2025” show at The Barn from March 8-30. Please join us for the opening reception of the Brush & Palette
Painters’ artwork on March 8 from 1-4 p.m.
This year marks the fifth successful collaboration between the Brush & Palette Painters and the Mariemont and Terrace Park Garden Club members. Garden Club members will select the Brush & Palette Painters’ paintings as inspiration for creating gorgeous floral arrangements for “Art in Bloom at The Barn.”
The garden clubs’ opening reception will be held on Friday, March 21 from 6-8 p.m. “Art in Bloom” will be displayed through March 23
Participating painters include: Carol Abbott, Nancy Achberger, Laurie
Arshonsky, Martha Carmody, Debby Combs, Mary Beth Dowlin, Susan Grier, Gayle Hixson, Marty Emery Hoffman, Carol Holland, Martha Howard, Diana Kilfoil, Kathleen Kilgallon, Christine Kuhr, Ivanka Lempitskiy, Gail Morrison, Nancy Nordloh Neville, Lori Newsom, Dana Olsen, Mandy Putnam, and Bobbi Thies.
The Barn’s gallery is open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays. The Barn is located at 6980 Cambridge Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45227.
Please visit facebook.com/ Cincinnati-Brush-and-Palette-Painters184707068217722 for more information about the Brush & Palette Painters, and go to www.artatthebarn.org for more on exhibit and class offerings at The Barn.
By artist Carol Abbott
By artist Gail Morrison
By artist Debby Combs
Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center
The Barn’s Big Summer Plans: More Camps, More Topics, More Ages!
By Christine Parker Executive Director
We’re going all out this year! The Barn will be offering camps every week, except July 4th, with really cool new topics and a focus on camps designed specifically for older kids and teens.
Just a few of our new camps for 2025:
Garden, Cook & Create: Spend the week doing all three, culminating in opening your own market/cafe for family and friends on the last day at pick-up time.
Beginner Sewing: For true Beginners, this camp is available to ages 8 through teen, broken into smaller sewing camps by age. Campers will quickly learn to become truly accomplished independent sewers using our machines, tools and fabrics. We provide everything!
Sewing & Fashion Design: Once you’ve mastered Beginner Sewing, get ready to dive in! Spend the week choosing fabrics and designing as well as sewing your own garment. End the week with a photo shoot in downtown Mariemont and a fashion show for family and friends at The Barn!
Best of Show Pet Camp: Spend a week making things for a beloved pet(s), or for yourself with an animal/pet theme. Your family and pets are welcomed on the last day for the show, just before departure.
DIY Studio Camp: We set up an entire studio of metal, wood, glass, and other starter projects, as well as an array of paints, papers, clay, twine/ribbons, and a huge selection of embellishments, not to mention the tools, tapes and trinkets needed to design and make projects for your room, your locker, your life etc. A million options!
Treasure Hunt: With all sorts of supplies available, campers can create all sorts of
treasures. Then design the treasure map and hide them throughout The Barn so your family go on a treasure hunt on the last day of camp at pick-up!
There’s More! Check out all our camps at www.artatthebarn.org
Finally, A HUGE “Thank You” to everyone who participated in our Annual Fund Campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise over $35,000 to support The
Barn’s ongoing operations and programming. We can’t do it without you, and we send our sincere thanks!
Campers unleash their creativity and learn new skills at The Barn’s summer camps.
Renovations in Municipal Building
The Native American Cultural & Education Center remains closed to the public through early 2025, while the administration office is being renovated and using that space. We are hoping to open it back up by the end of March.
Inclement Weather
Winter is not quite finished with us yet! In the event of inclement weather, please move cars off of the street, if possible, to allow the streets to be cleared. Please remember to take care of the sidewalk in front of your property. Keep the sidewalk free of ice and snow.
Outstanding Citizen
Nomination forms are due to Joanee Van Pelt in the admin office by March 13. Forms are available at www.mariemont.org and in the lobby of the municipal building.
Taxes
2024 tax forms are available online at www.mariemont.org or outside the tax office on the first floor of the municipal building, outside of the tax office.
Village News
Website
Our website has been updated!
• If you are not receiving the Village emails, you might need to register again: www.mariemont.org/resident-signup
• If you are receiving the Village emails, be sure to click on the “update your preferences” link at the bottom of every email to make sure you’re signed up for the distribution lists that you want to receive in your inbox.
• Please note: Any links sent out for public records stored on www.mariemont.org prior to 1/1/2025 will not work. You should be able to find the same public records on our current site, under “Governance.” If you have any questions, feel free to contact Allison at info@mariemont.org
Council Representatives
Mayor Bill Brown mayor@mariemont.org
Rob Bartlett rbartlett@mariemont.org
Susan Brownknight sbrownknight@mariemont.org
Matthew Ayer mayer@mariemont.org
Marcy Lewis mlewis@mariemont.org
Robert Van Stone rvanstone@mariemont.org
Randy York ryork@mariemont.org
Community
Village Worship Services
Village Church of Mariemont villagechurchofmariemont.org facebook.com/VCMChurch
Mariemont Memorial Chapel Offices at 3920 Oak Street
Todd Keyes, Pastor Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries
If you are currently searching for a church home, we invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the historic Mariemont Memorial Stone Chapel. 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 Christcentered caring community, providing Christ-centered teaching and authentic relationships. In today’s fast-paced world, we offer a place to slow down, connect, and build lasting friendships.
Sunday Series in March: A Study in the Book of Romans. Many scholars say if you can only study one book of the Bible, choose the book of Romans. Come join us at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday as we study this pivotal book of the New Testament.
Our Kidz Connection program is a fun way for children (Nursery to 5th Grade) to learn about God and the Bible during our Sunday morning worship service from 9:3010:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. We will prepare our hearts for this sacrificial season at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5th in our 3920 Oak Street Building with a brief service that concludes with ceremonial ashes.
Serving Others: We are continuing to collect winter clothes/gear for the homeless
through Community Matters and prescription bottles for Matthew 25 (please thoroughly clean bottles). Collection containers are at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
Women’s Bible Study meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4–5:30 p.m. at our Oak Street Building. 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 and other events or to learn more about our church, visit our website at www. villagechurchofmariemont.org or contact Pastor Todd Keyes.
Mariemont Church mariemontchurch.org facebook.com/MariemontChurch The Clocktower Building at 3908 Plainville Rd. 513-271-4376
Jamie Moore, Lead Pastor Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor Katie Smith, Kingdom Kids Director Renee Brownfield, Preschool Director Mike Brownfield, Director of Operations Nancy Clausen, Office Manager/Communications
Sunday Morning Services take place at 9 and 11 a.m. Livestream services at our website, www.mariemontchurch.org.
Current Sunday Series: “… First: Seeking the Kingdom”: Monday through Saturday.
Kingdom Kids Sunday School takes place for infants (nursery) through grade 5 during both Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. Contact Katie at katie@ mariemontchurch.org for more information.
Next Chapter Youth Group for Junior High and High School (Grades 6-12) meets Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Contact Katie at katie@mariemontchurch.org for more information.
Women’s Ministry: Worship, prayer, connection and community. Grow closer to God and in relationship with other women at Mariemont Church. JOY in the Morning Bible Study starts September 17 and meets Tuesdays from 9:15-11:30 a.m. Evening JOY Bible Study starts September 16 and meets 1st/3rd Mondays of the month from 7-8:30 p.m.
Weekly Worship, Prayer, and Meditation Opportunities: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in the Clocktower Building Auditorium. Join us for worship, prayer, and ministry time. All are welcome! Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time.
Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study: Starting at 6:30 a.m. every Friday.
Small Groups are available for adults including 20s-30s and seniors.
Mariemont Church Pre-School is in Session! To learn more, contact Renee Brownfield at preschool@mariemontchurch. org.
For more information about events at Mariemont Church or to learn more, visit www.mariemontchurch.org or contact Nancy Clausen at nancy@mariemontchurch.org
