Volume XXXX Issue 7 July 2014 TP Emergency Medical Services What Memorial Day Means to Me By Bren Findley Congratulations to our new the most relaxing part of my day. graduates! I could focus on a single subject Editor’s note: Each year, The is for. Memorial Day is a day to be The Terrace Park Emergency and have some social time with the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont spon- proud of our heroic soldiers. It is Medical Services would like to other students.” She felt that the sors a Memorial Day Essay con- a day to teach America’s children congratulate Terrace Park resi- instructors were both supportive test for sixth grade students in the how devastating wars are, and how dents Tara Kenneway, Scot Harris and entertaining when they shared Mariemont City Schools District valuable our freedom is. Memo- and Julie Smith, who have all suc- the observations from their years and selects winning essays from rial Day symbolizes our freedom, cessfully completed the 2014 Life of experience in the field. Terrace Park, Mariemont and and what we will do to protect it. Squad training program. Julie, who is employed full Fairfax. Each year the Village If someone were to ask me a Tara, who is a mother of three time and coaches girl’s basket- Views publishes the essay written couple of months ago what Me- school-age children and is em- ball, also agreed that the loca- by the local winner. This year’s morial Day was all about, I would ployed full time, said that the class tion in Terrace Park was very winner from Terrace Park was probably have said that it is about was a great opportunity. “It was convenient. “Holding the class Bren Findley. Following is the es- celebration, the pool opening, so easy – the class is free and of- in the emergency station was a say he read at the Memorial Day and a day off school! However, if fered right here in Terrace Park, real advantage. We were able ceremony on the Village Green. someone were to ask me on this only two nights a week. The to familiarize ourselves with the Memorial Day is a day to very day what it is about, I would knowledge we gained is very use- ambulance and equipment that honor those who have served. A say that it is about saluting our ful, especially if you have young we would actually use, and it was day to remember your relatives’ brave soldiers and honoring them children or elderly relatives. The available to practice with when- enticing war story. A day to com- for all they do to protect America’s Bren Findley experience was both eye-opening ever we needed.” She also found memorate all of our brave soldiers freedom. That it is about remem- and mind opening, and often it was (continued on page 7) who risked their lives for us. Me- bering loved ones, and knowing all served. My great-great-grand- morial Day is very important to that they not only did it for you, father served in WWI, my great- Americans because if our brave but for America’s future. And that grandfather served in WWII, and soldiers hadn’t fought and won the it is not about the pool or parade, my grandfathers served in the wars, we would not be here today, but about looking back and being Korean War. Although they have living in peace and safety. Our grateful. I would tell them that we all passed away, today I look back lives would not be at all like this. celebrate Memorial Day as a day at them as heroes, and I am proud The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, to remember. to be their descendants, and I Air Force, and the Coast Guard all To me, Memorial Day is very am honored to have their badges protect us with their lives, and we important because I have a great- and uniforms. As soon as I saw need to respect them for that, and great-grandfather, a great-grand- these articles, I knew that they that is exactly what Memorial Day father and two grandfathers who (continued on page 2) Council considers request for curfew

By Martha Rassi The June meeting of the Hayhow participated in the con- Mayor’s report TP’s newest Life Squad training program graduates (l-r) Tara Kenneway, Scot Terrace Park Village Council versation and was asked to ob- Mayor Gohman’s report in- Harris and Julie Smith was called to order by Mayor tain sample ordinances from area cluded thanking all volunteers for Jay Gohman with the request communities and present these to their efforts in making the Memo- for residents to address council. the Village for review. Currently rial Day celebration a great event. Katherine Stautberg addressed the only Village curfews are for Special thanks were given to the Texas Rangers draft Swanson council suggesting establishment school property and a 11:30 p.m. essay winner Bren Findley. He By Josephine McKenrick, Mariemont City Schools of curfew ordinances for the Vil- restriction for the log cabin. Resi- also recognized Mariemont High lage. Several council members dents are asked to provide council School’s Lacrosse team for win- Right-handed pitcher and beginning his professional base- posed questions and a discus- members with their suggestions ning the Division II state cham- Mariemont High School graduate ball career. After much discussion sion followed. Police Chief Jerry and opinions. (continued on page 4) Erik Swanson was recently signed with his family, he decided to pur- to play baseball for the Texas sue professional baseball. Rangers in the American League. “I really can’t believe that my Swanson played baseball and first real job is going to be play- Play ball! Local soldier honored by Reds attended school at Iowa West- ing baseball,” said Swanson. “It’s ern Community College, and his truly a dream come true. I’m still On May 15, 2014 Staff Ser- baseball team at Iowa Western re- in shock.” geant Timothy Nisonger (711 cently won the National Champi- He heads out to Spokane, Yale Avenue) was honored with onship in junior college Division Washington later this week to play throwing out the ceremonial first I baseball. He just completed his a short season with the Spokane pitch at the Reds game at Great second year and had to make the Indians, a minor league baseball American Ball Park. His long- tough choice between accepting team that is the farm team of the time friend Tony Rinaldi, also of a scholarship to play baseball at Texas Rangers. After that season Terrace Park, was his catcher. the University of Pittsburgh and (continued on page 3) Tim was recognized for his Service in the Army, having recently returned from his sec- ond tour in Afghanistan. Tim’s specialty is EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal – the bomb squad). Their job is to render safe IEDs (improvised explosive de- vice) on the battle field. Currently stationed in Ft. Polk, Louisiana he has received number medals Timothy Nisonger (r) and Tony Rinaldi pictured on the Jumbotron at Great and commendations, including 2 American Ballpark. bronze stars and a purple heart. Amy Nisonger who want to thank were able to come and show their He is the son of Harry and all the Terrace Park residents who support at the game.

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I realized how much cour- ly, observes in their own respects, a age it takes to be a soldier, and moment of silence. how awful it must feel to think that Memorial Day shouldn’t be you might never see your family mistaken for a fun day off school, Where to send: again. I realized that soldiers feel because it’s not. Sure there is the Village Views P.O. Box 212 for each other, make friends, and candy from the parade and all, Terrace Park, OH 45174. If pos- support each other, just like we do but Memorial Day is much, much sible, the staff prefers to receive every day. I learned that soldiers more than that. Sure, I do love contributions by e-mail at aren’t just pawns being sacrificed marching in it and tossing candy, [email protected]. Please for the king, but that they could be but now, looking back at myself, I’m ashamed of myself. 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2 Neighbor to Neighbor TPEG Summer Activities Terrace Park Woman’s Club honors sixth graders By Josephine McKenrick, Mariemont City Schools Once again this summer the cal group or would like to learn Terrace Park Environmental Group more, contact Anthony Sullivan Each year at the Sixth Grade will be sponsoring and coordinating [email protected]. Recognition Assembly the Terrace the Music on the Green Series. We E Waste Pick Up will be Sat- Park Woman’s Club awards four will also be sponsoring an E Waste urday, September 13th. You put sixth grade students for their excel- Pick Up in September (save those your old computer equipment in lence in Language Arts throughout hard drives, wires, monitors, print- the driveway, and we come pick it their years spent at Terrace Park ers etc for us! Don’t let them go to up. That night we’ll celebrate the Elementary School. These stu- the landfill!). We are also kicking tons we keep out of the landfill with dents are selected by their teachers off a Respect the River campaign. a concert at the Log Cabin. for this award. The 2014 winners The Music Series will be Sat- TPEG is also kicking off a are Charlotte Coates, Jacque- urdays 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: August RESPECT THE RIVER cam- lyn Kauffman, Wiley Lyons and 9th, August 23rd, September 13th paign this summer. We have many Rye Walker. (E Waste Pick Up Day), Septem- people pass through Terrace Park Their names have been en- ber 27th and October 18th. If you on the River. Some have taken a graved on a plaque which is on weren’t able to join us last summer, ride when the water was too rough. display in the hall of the school. don’t miss it this year! Bring the Others feel the need to leave their A book, marked in recognition of kids, a blanket, a picnic, your best trash on the river banks. We will their award, has been added to the reusable picnic ware, food and bev- be sponsoring a river clean up, an school library, selected by School erages. Special dates in the series environmental education tour and Librarian Sandy Wittman-Shell. are September 13th which will be urging local liveries to put up signs Each student also received a E Waste Pick up Day and the con- asking patrons to Respect the River. gift certificate from Joseph-Beth cert that evening will be held at the Respect the fact that the water flows Booksellers to add a book to his Log Cabin. October 18th will be at different rates and know your or her private collection. our Third Annual Chilipalooza to limitations. Respect our beautiful Starting in the early 1900s as benefit Terrace Park Emergency environs and DON’T Litter! Watch a book club and study group, the Charlotte Coates, Jacquelyn Kauffman, Wiley Lyons, and Rye Walker Services. Music will feature local for our clean up and tour dates later Terrace Park Woman’s Club pur- fan favorites like The Little Miami in the summer. pose is to encourage greater in- River Band. If you have a musi- tellectual attainment and broaden jects and present in depth reports the field of language arts, our hope social vision of its members. Over to the membership each month. is that all young students will en- the years, the format has changed By honoring these students and joy reading and learning through- and we now research assigned sub- recognizing their achievements in out their lives. Texas Rangers draft Swanson (continued from page 1) ferent career path, but continued tive things about my experiences wraps up, he hopes to participate to work with a pitching coach at Mariemont High School, both in the Instructional League, have and here I am,” said Swanson. “It on and off the field,” said Swan- time in the winter months to meet hasn’t quite sunk in yet. I’m ex- son. “I had the opportunity to learn with nutritionists and other well- cited to start a new chapter of my from three great coaches and to ness and fitness experts and then life and just work on constantly play baseball with some of my best begin spring training in February. improving my pitching skills.” friends – what else could I ask for?” “After I graduated from high Swanson attended Mariemont Although originally from school, I thought baseball might be High School all four years and was Fargo, North Dakota, Erik Swan- more of a hobby. I never dreamed coached in baseball by Joe Re- son now calls Terrace Park home, I would make a career out of it. gruth, Tom Nerl and Mike Hanley. where his parents, Cari and Jeff I went to college to pursue a dif- “I could say so many posi- England, reside. Little Free Library in TP By Sarah Dunning There is a new library in card or check out needed. Inter- ished with many of our children’s town. It’s called the Little Free est of titles will range from tod- books. After years of teaching Library and it sits near the side dlers through young adults, at school and working for Scholastic walk at 404 Stanton (between this point. Some readers have left Publisher, my book collection was Floral and Yale). This library is nice post-it notes in or on a book too big for our house. With some filled with books to share with with a message saying what they help from Michaelson Homes, I the families of Terrace Park. Feel liked about it. was able to install a Little Library free to borrow a book (or a few I got the idea to bring the and hope everyone will stop by books) anytime. Contributing an little Library to Terrace Park from and enjoy the selections. old book from your home is also the Little Libraries in Mt. Look- For more information about welcomed. The library is open, out and Hyde Park. Since my the Little Library organization, go just pull the door down from the daughter, Courtney, is now a high to http://littlefreelibrary.org. top and help yourself. No library school sophomore, we are fin- FAMILIES GROW HERE!

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3 Garden Club puts their mettle Council considers request for curfew to the pedal (continued from page 1) pionship with special thanks to tracts will be presented at the next for the 2015 year as the budget’s The GMEAC (Greater Mil- Military Men and Women” with coach Steve Peterson. council meeting. public hearing was held prior to ford and Arts Council) hosted the white bike bedecked with red, Martin/Marietta mine Budget this council meeting. The resolu- Bikes in Bloom again this year. white and blue flowers and flags. Solicitor Robert Malloy re- Finance Chair Jeff LeMay tion was passed. With this action This unique event ran from May Plant material was purchased at ported that Martin/Marietta re- presented a resolution for the the meeting was adjourned. 24th – June 29th. The entry from the Olde Garden Shack. As of the ceived an extension to file a re- adoption of the Village’s budget the Terrace Park Garden Club was printing of this issue awards had sponse to the briefs. He projected at the corner of Miami Avenue and not been distributed, but in the past a final ruling around the close Wooster Pike, just before the stop Garden Club entries have been of 2014. sign near the Olde Garden Shack. very successful. We hope you en- EMS and Fire Carol Barnes and Sue Dolan joyed the festive decorations. Chief John Maggard noted g designed the entry “Salutes our that there have been 64 Emergency r Yo a ! Services runs thus far this year and e ur is on that a new volunteer will be sworn at smile si in at the next meeting. One more f es volunteer will complete training rst impr this summer but more volunteers are needed for both Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire to keep this amazing Village ser- vice going forward. Holly Purcell Please Call The Dentist of Terrace Park added that any resident thinking 683-8600 about doing the training, but hav- ing questions, should contact one of the current volunteers or speak with Fire Chief Luke Frey or EMS Chief Maggard. Streets and sidewalks Street Commissioner Hay- how announced that the grants for sidewalk and road reconstruc- tion have been received and con- Classified Sanibel Rental Summer never ends in our little piece of paradise. 1300 sq. ft., 2 BR/2BA, den, lanai, internet, DVD’s, 77 steps from the beach. See www.VRBO.com/96791; 513-919-1770.

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By Lon Stirsman On June 7th at Olentangy Lib- erty High School in Powell, Ohio, 2014 Ohio Lacrosse Awards the Warriors men’s lacrosse team accomplished something no other All American athletic team had in the history of Sam Long Mariemont High School; they be- Macko Saffin came the first team to win back to Ryden Lewis (Academic) back state titles in their sport. The Warriors finished their regular season with a record of Division II Player of the Year 12-2, the best ever regular season Macko Saffin record for The Program. The War- State Champs Photo by: Steve Spooner/Mariemontstuff.com riors defeated five Division I teams Division II Position Players of In the semifinals they faced Seven Chagrin tied the game 2-2 during the regular season and fin- number 1 seed in the Southwest the Year Hills, which gave the Warriors a early in the second quarter and ished up with a 17-5 beatdown of Region and was the highest rated Sam Long – Goalie close game during the regular they appeared to try to slow down arch-rival Indian Hill before a rau- Division II (DII) team in the state Sam McManus – Long Stick season and fielded the best team the pace of the game like DeSales cous crowd at Kusel Stadium. according to Laxpower.com. In Middie The Warriors entered the their opening game they coasted in their school’s history. The War- did in the semifinal. Mariemont riors prevailed easily, defeating went up 3-2 halfway through the post-season tournament as the to a 21-1 victory over Oakwood. 1st Team All State the Stingers 13-6. This brought quarter, on a sweet transition goal Ryden Lewis about a rematch with Indian Hill started by a Sam Long save and Sam Long in the regional final on May 31st clear to midfield, followed by Sam McManus and once again, the Warriors quick bang-bang passes to Con- Dalton Osgood dominated play as they soundly nor Bortz for the score. Chagrin Macko Saffin defeated the Braves 11-4 before tied it back up 3-3 within a min- Parker Sullivan another rockin’ crowd at Kusel. ute, but then the Warriors got hot. With the win the Warriors re- 2nd Team All State turned to the State Tournament as Cal Fries the Final Four representative from Sander Henning southwest Ohio. The Warriors were matched 3rd Team All State against St. Francis DeSales from Connor Bortz the Toledo area in their state Kieran Phelan semifinal game. Due to inclem- ent weather the game was pushed back 24 hours and moved from 1st Team All Southwest Region Springboro to Orange High All 10 players listed above School, north of Columbus. War- Happy Warriors Photo by: Steve Spooner/Mariemontstuff.com Chris Cascella rior Nation showed up in force Cooper Hayes and made their presence known from the stands throughout the 2nd Team All Southwest Region game. However the Knights were Jack Stehling not intimidated and scored first, and took a 3-1 lead early in the second quarter by slowing down Award information from the pace and shutting down the www.ohsla.org powerful transition game of the Warriors. From that point on above: Jack Stehlin the Warriors took control of the below: Sammy McManus Photos by: game, winning possessions, forc- Steve Spooner/Mariemontstuff.com ing turnovers, and grinding out goals to take a 6-3 lead while Three quick goals by Saffin, Fries, exploded as their fans went nuts. holding the Knights scoreless un- and Sander Henning within a four The excitement and stress til well into the fourth and final minute period gave the team a 6-3 level in the stands peaked as time quarter. Mariemont finished with lead at halftime. wound down and each player tried a 6-4 victory, earning a return The third quarter was all to make a play for their team. And visit to the state title game. Mariemont as their depth, ath- then with 45 seconds left, Sam Cal Fries Photo by: Steve Spooner/Mariemontstuff.com As the defending state leticism, and execution allowed Long did what Sam Long does. champs the Warriors faced a dif- them to take control on the field. He stopped the last shot attempt ferent kind of pressure this sea- Chagrin Falls was shut out in the Chagrin would get, successfully son, as expectations were so high. quarter as the Warriors extended cleared the ball so his teammates They returned a veteran and ex- their lead to 9-3 on goals by Fries, could protect it, and ensured the perienced team including 11 se- Kieran Phelan, and Ryden Lewis. Warriors would walk off the field niors, some of whom had been Warrior Nation roared their ap- as champions once more. varsity starters the previous two proval as the Chagrin fans saw The Warriors won their first years. Opponents were licking their team’s chances slipping away. state title in 2007 when this year’s their chops at the idea of knock- Some say that lacrosse can players were running around ing off the state champs, yet the be a game of runs. One team may Drackett Field as Bulldogs. With Warriors rose to the occasion over get hot and another go cold, but this victory the Warriors have and over again during the season. that does not mean the flow of the now won three DII state titles in I’ve been watching Warriors la- game will remain that way. Those lacrosse, surpassing two-time crosse since the 2002 season, and in the stands at Olentangy saw winners University School and I think this team was the deepest, this first hand during the fourth Dublin Jerome as the school with smartest, and most unselfish team quarter. That 9-3 lead started the most DII titles in Ohio. I’ve seen at Mariemont. They slipping away as Chagrin ral- Not bad Coach P (and Joe, have been an absolute pleasure to lied. They scored 15 seconds into Graham, Mike, Phil, and Crit- watch perform. the quarter. They scored again ty)…not too bad at all! Dalton Osgood Photo by: Steve Spooner/Mariemontstuff.com In the state final they faced two minutes later. Then a third Postscript the Chagrin Falls Tigers from shortly after that. Chagrin domi- The Program continues to the Northeast Region. A young nated Mariemont during faceoffs reload. While the 11 seniors will team with only three seniors and throughout the game and now this be missed skilled underclass- a sophomore goalie, they had run was enabling them to retain pos- men are ready to step up and take up an impressive overall record of session after each goal. their place. The junior varsity had 16-2 entering the championship The Warriors temporarily another stellar year, capped off game. Cal Fries got the Warriors stopped the flow when Henning with a victory over Mason in the on the board two minutes into the scored off an assist from Fries championship game of the East- game, with a goal from the right with 6:20 left, making it a 10-6 ern Cincinnati postseason tourna- side off a beautiful question-mark game. But Chagrin won the next ment. And the junior high squad dodge. Macko Saffin followed faceoff and scored 9 seconds later led by Phil Stephens finished off that one with an unassisted score, to make it 10-7. They scored again their season by winning the Divi- and then Chagrin got on the 30 seconds later, to make it 10-8. sion II middle school state cham- scoreboard with their first goal With 1:45 left in the game, Cha- pionship in that postseason tour- after ten minutes of play in the grin scored yet again to make it nament in Columbus. Welcome to Warrior Nation Photo by: Steve Spooner/Mariemontstuff.com first quarter. 10-9 and their side of the stadium Lacrosseville. Roll Pride!

5 Letters to the editor: Kiwanis Club recognizes students’ achieve- ments Summer Camp Traffic By Josephine McKenrick, Mariemont City Schools As the culmination of their and Catherine Donahue, who will what my experiences there will To the Editor, student achievement recognitions attend Xavier University to study hold in store for me.” for the year, the Kiwanis Club of theatre. Each recipient took time “When we invest in these stu- May 21, 2014 Mariemont recognized Mariemont to thank Kiwanis for its contribu- dents, we invest in our community, High School students and intro- tion to their education. “This year, and I am proud of each and every Summer means day camp We work hard to keep things duced next year’s officers. I’ve learned how much you can one of them and look forward to at Stepping Stones – an oasis of moving quickly and appreciate “The opportunities Kiwanis handle when you have to,” said hearing updates from them when fun and just being a kid for more your understanding. The times of provides to our young people Catherine. “Because of the lovely they come back to visit us,” said than 400 children with disabilities highest congestion will be 9 a.m. can change their lives,” said Jim people looking out for me, I am Todd Keyes, Kiwanis president. who attend the summer program to 9:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:45 Renner, high school principal. able to attend a private school and at the bottom of Given Road in In- p.m. The first week is the most “All of these students give back to am over the moon excited about dian Hill. challenging. Remember, Old In- their communities now and I know We want to alert neighbors to dian Hill Road is a possible alter- they will continue to do so well the camp schedule so motorists can nate route. into the future. Kiwanis is making be aware of possible traffic conges- For motorists who may find a great investment by believing in tion around 5650 Given Road. their pace slowed by camp traf- these students, and with the help Stepping Stones’ camp runs fic, we apologize for the inconve- of groups like Kiwanis, we are on Monday through Friday, June 9 nience. Everyone at camp appre- track for making our school dis- through Aug. 8. Close to 180 chil- ciates your patience. Your smile trict known as one that gives back dren with disabilities, 65 staff and or cheery wave can be an incred- to those around us.” 100 volunteers participate each ible gift. The return smile may Kiwanis member and day. Staff and volunteers arrive be- make your day. Mariemont High School Kiwanis tween 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Chil- mentor David Petterson talked dren arrive in buses and cars at 9 With best wishes for your about the Key Club’s community a.m. and start leaving at 3 p.m. summer, and school involvement, and in- Life moves at a slower pace troduced next year’s officers: Sam for most of the individuals we Chris Adams, Executive Director, Telgkamp, Mac Nelson, Brooke serve. Staff and volunteers must Stepping Stones Kelly, Addie Shelley and Micaela match that pace to give them the 5650 Given Rd., Duever. He then introduced the care and attention they need. Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Kiwanis Outstanding Community Service winner - for the second year in a row - Sarah Blatt-Herold. Sarah was crucial to the organi- zation of the first Eliminate 5K in Mariemont, which raised over $12,000 to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) around the world. The second annual Eliminate 5K will be held on Sep- tember 21. Sarah thanked Kiwanis and said her involvement “really made my high school experience awesome, and I am hoping to start a Circle K Club at Harvard.” Petterson also mentioned this year’s Hugh O’Brien Leadership (HOBY) conference attendees, Grace Westfall and Jeff Timmers. Each year, the high school coun- selors select a sophomore girl and a boy to attend this special leader- ship training and bring their learn- ing back to the school, and Kiwan- is makes it financially possible. Petterson then introduced the Kiwanis Scholarship winners. “These students really are the key to the future,” said Mr. Petter- son. So far Kiwanis has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships. This year, three Mariemont High School seniors received scholar- ships: Abbie Moreton, who will at- tend Northeastern to study physi- cal therapy; James Allen, who will attend University of Cincinnati;

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6 Girl Scout troop gives back in Village Calendar 2014 Boston JULY AUGUST By Amy Weiss 4 Independence Day 5 Terrace Park Garden Club “Gardeners On June 7th Girl Scout volunteered at Room to Grow. This 4 4th of July Celebration at TPSC, Food Fun & Luncheon” at the home of a member. Call Amy Troop 41262 traveled to Martha’s organization supports babies born Games, Time TBA Nisonger for more information, 831-7320. Vineyard and Boston. The troop into poverty during their first three spent two years saving for this years of life. The girls spent an 8 TP Village Council Meeting, 7 p.m. in the 12 TP Village Council Meeting, 7 p.m. in the amazing trip. afternoon sorting toys, books, and community building community building On Martha’s Vineyard, they clothing. They were great ambassa- learned about the local area from dors from Cincinnati and took time 22 Board of Education Meeting 19 Board of Education Meeting a naturalist on Chappaquiddick Is- out of their day to give back to the Mariemont Elementary School cafeteria Mariemont Elementary School cafeteria, 7 p.m. land and enjoyed a kayak tour near city they were visiting. This trip not 7 p.m. State Beach. In Boston, they took only allowed the troop to visit inter- 20 First Day of School for Students a Duck Tour and walked the Free- esting places, it also taught them 28 MHS Sports Physicals Mariemont City Schools, 8 a.m. dom Trail. about compromise, group dynam- MHS Commons In addition to learning about ics, and making a difference in the 6 p.m. Terrace Park Swim & Tennis Club See website American history, the troop also lives of those less fortunate. 28 MJHS Sports Physicals (http://www.terraceparkswimclub.com/calendar. MHS Commons php) for details on a number of programs for 7 p.m. Adults and Juniors. Special events and clinics, Non-Members welcome for an additional fee.

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Twelve valued members of MCS retire By Josephine McKenrick, Mariemont City Schools

This year the Mariemont City School District honored 12 retir- ees, after a collective 316 years with the district! Dan Aden, Don Books, Jane Concannon, Patti Hannahan, Art Heagy, Becky Jones, Maggie Kornreich-Glazer, Natalie Lucas, Ann Muennich, Becky Popolin, Karen Potoka Second row - Matisse Peppet, Nathalie Weiss, Emily Ferguson, An- and Holly Reckman have been naClaire Lackney, Alcid Jacobs, Taylor Powers, Nina Payiatis, Kath- extraordinary co-workers, men- erine Alsfelder, Rebecca Michels, Jennifer Teague from Room to tors, friends and leaders in the Grow, Fiona Kane. First row - Lily Grantham, Clare Oberton- community, and their coworkers Vester, Ellie Long, Madison Telgkamp. and loved ones had a great time (From left to right: Jane Concannon, Ann Muennich, Art Heagy, Maggie Korn- celebrating them at Montgomery reich-Glazer, Becky Popolin, Patti Hannahan, Karen Potoka, Dan Aden and Don Inn in Montgomery! Books. Not pictured: Becky Jones, Natalie Lucas & Holly Reckman.)

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