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S EPTEMBER 2 0 1 1 • M ARIEMONT , O HI O • V OLUME X X X V I , N O . 1 WARRIOR RUN TO BENEFIT SURVIVING THE TEENS PROGRAM

The Warrior Run: The Race for Life will be held in Mariemont on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The event features a 5K race and one-mile walk, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Both courses start and finish at the Bell Tower at Dogwood Park, off Pleasant Street, in the Village of Mariemont. The event benefits the Surviving the Teens® program created by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. It provides information, resources and support on teen mental health problems to help guide teens and families through the ups and downs they might face. To date, the Warrior Run: The Race for Life has raised over $30,000 for the Surviving the Teens® program.

conclude with a fun filled night of food, drinks, music, kids’ games and a movie at dusk for the entire family. Food for the event includes City Barbecue pulled pork and chicken, homemade Chili, LaRosas pizza, UDF ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salads, and cookies and muffins. This year’s event will also include a Bid-n-Buy with merchandise donated by area merchants. Featured merchandise includes an Eddie Lane sapphire ring, necklace, earrings, two $250 gift cards from Hunt Club Clothiers, a 4-week boot camp pass to Adventure Boot Camp, a Recreation Outlet gift card, a Widmers gift card, a Vera Bradley purse, a pomegranate & lime gift card, a Wooster Tavern gift card, First Watch gift cards, and a certificate for a Power 3 personal trainer for 12 weeks. Event Sponsors include City BBQ, Rewind 94.9, which will provide music and entertainment for the event, Bob Roncker’s Running Spot, and Comey and Shepherd Realtors. Pre- Registration Fees (Includes race t-shirt, parking, electronic goody bag plus admittance to after race party): 5K Runner , $25.00; 1 Mile Walk , $20 registration ; Kids 12 and under FREE, no T-shirt, kids 13-18 years old $12, no T-shirt; Group/Team Pricing: Groups of 4—$60, groups of 8—$112, groups of 12—$156. Call for other group sizes; Party Only, $10 registration; T-Shirt Only, $5 . Following the 5k race and the untimed Jim Miller Memorial Mile (Continued on next page) walk through Mariemont, the family- oriented event at the Bell Tower will

T HE V OICE OF THE V ILLAGE V ILLAGE Writers Needed! The Town Warrior Run: Continued Crier is looking EARLY PACKET PICKUP Directions for a few more writers to help Friday, October 7, 2011, 4 to 7 p.m., Bell Tower Park is located at the corner of cover stories Running Spot, O’Bryonville, 1993 Madison Rd., Wooster Pike and Pleasant Street, Mariemont, of interest to Cincinnati, OH 45208. 45227. Village residents. Late/Race Day Registration Staffers are Begins at 4:00 pm. Run/party $30, walk/ Parking asked to come to the meetings when party $25, includes t-shirt and goody bag while Parking is very limited in the Bell Tower area, possible and contribute to a minimum of supplies last. Kids 13-17 yrs old $15, no T-shirt. therefore we ask you to park at Mariemont High four out of our eight annual issues. If you Groups of 4—$72, groups of 8—$134, groups School at 3812 Pocahontas Ave, Cincinnati, 45227. are interested in writing for the Town Crier of 12—$186. FREE bus shuttle to race location will be provided. for the 2011-2012 publishing year, please Please allow extra time!!! Awards contact Claire Kupferle at indy3844@aol. com. No writing experience is necessary Top overall male and female plus top Questions – just a love of Mariemont! Mariemont male and female. The top 3 in each age division. Male/female runners: 10 [email protected] or call Nancy Miller, and under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 513-271-5559 or Steve Prescott, Race Manager at 513-777-1080. 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Top 25 For Town Crier walkers. Complete race results will be posted Advertising Information, online that evening at www.sprunning.com. contact Claire Kupferle @ [email protected] SOLD in 2011! We Get Results!

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by Dick Gegner always makes the Village’s BY CLAIRE KUPFERLE, EDITOR display of fireworks extra special. And, once again, our residents and businesses Memorial Day 2011 came through with enough donations to totally cover the cost of the event. The top donors were Spinnenweber Builders, the Mariemont Civic Association, and Cincinnati Steel Treating. They deserve our thanks, as do all of this year’s donors. Safety Services Night Out

This year’s annual Police Night Out Village are numerous, and include serving was held on July 26 at the Bell Tower and as the Editor of the Town Crier for 16 years featured presentations and information and as a contributing writer for three years. about our Fire and Police Departments and He also coached soccer for eight years, youth baseball for 14 years, and elementary school basketball for two years. Randy has been a manager in the Men’s Softball League for 12 years and was one of the founders of the Jim Miller Memorial Run, now The Warrior Run For Life. Randy and his wife, Mary Beth, have lived in the Village for 25 years and raised their three children here. The Village appreciates all Randy has done, especially other safety organizations. The evening for the young people in our was filled with good food, great music from the police band, Most Wanted, a visit community. from the Air Care helicopter, and many

Photographer Ron Schroeder caputred images from the Memorial Day parade and Fireworks festivities. Enjoyed By All

Randy York Named Once again, the Fourth of July fireworks were a Outstanding Citizen huge success! We had a great turn-out this year At the Memorial Day Parade, it was and everyone I spoke with announced that Randy York had been said it was the best show selected as the Outstanding Citizen of the yet! Of course, the patriotic Year for 2011. Randy’s contributions to the Carillon concert performed

P AGE 4 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER more activities and displays. Recently Adams. Rebecca’s watercolor painting of broke the Mariemont career point record retired Crossing Guard Patty Combs was the Mariemont High School will be paired of 282 during the squad’s win over Miami recognized for her many years of service to with the watercolor picture of the old High Valley Career Technology Center, May 19. the Village. School and displayed in the High School and The trio combined to score seven of the the alumni office. MHSAA congratulates the Lady Warriors’ 10 goals in the win over winners and thanks all the students who Indian Hill. Alumni Association Art participated in the competition, with special At midfield, Ferry said Steph Jones, Competition Winners thanks to Mrs. Julia Lair (MHS art teacher) Kaila Roberts and Mari Mileham have and Dr. Jim Renner (MHS principal) for shored up their respective line, while Emily Announced their support with the art competition. Moreton has been a force on defense. When In the photo below left are winners combining all aspects of the game, Ferry Since Mariemont City Schools is of the Mariemont High School Alumni believes the Lady Warriors are a tough team at a time of change in regard to school Association artwork competition: Rebecca to beat. buildings, the Mariemont High School Adams (1st place), Meggie Bailey (3rd “This team is at its best when it’s taking Alumni Association (MHSAA) felt it place) and Kyle Greathouse (2nd place). advantage of the very talent we have on the was an opportune time to showcase the field,” Ferry said. “We have people who Mariemont High School (MHS) of today… complement each other really well. When and of yesterday. The Association currently Girls' Lacrosse Finishes we are all playing our role, this team really, had a watercolor picture created by Lynn Strong really clicks.” Kerr (MHS class of 1956) of the former high school - which is now Mariemont It turns out the fourth time is the Emery Park Mariemont Elementary School. Their goal was to secure charm for the girls of the Mariemont an original piece of artwork depicting the High School lacrosse program. The Lady Condo Development current high school building in a similar Warriors advanced to the Division II state style. semifinals after defeating Indian Hill, 10-5 Celebrates at Kusel Field, May 26.The 2011 “Topping Out” season marked the fourth time that Mariemont advanced to the regional finals – a point the team hasn’t been able to get past – until now, according to head coach Kevin Ferry. Ferry said a good combination of senior experience mixed with an enthusiastic crop of younger players has helped make Mariemont one of the top-ranked teams in the state. Heading into the regional title game, the Warriors were ranked No. 9 in Ohio by Laxpower.com. Polls were not something the team paid attention to in In the spring of 2011, MHSAA the past, but considering a team’s ranking sponsored an artwork competition with impacted its tournament seed this season, the MHS advanced art students to create the girls started to take notice. a watercolor painting of the current high “We were more interested in it than school. Eight advanced art students in prior years for that reason,” Ferry said. participated and during the Alumni Ferry said his squad has seen success this In a construction ritual dating back Association’s April meeting, the board season because the Warriors are hard for more than 1,300 years, Greiwe Development members voted. It was very difficult to other teams to match up with offensively. Group this morning celebrated the choose a favorite among all the exceptional “Everyone on the offensive end is a treat,” “Topping Out” ceremony for its Emery watercolor renderings. Ferry said. “And I think it’s our best Park Mariemont development. Keeping MHSAA is proud to announce the balanced team in the seven years I’ve been with tradition, an evergreen was hoisted to winners: in third place and recipient of coaching…with the most offensive power, the top of the new structure as a good luck a $50 prize is Meggie Bailey; in second for sure.” charm for future occupants. Emery Park, place and recipient of the $100 prize On offense, the Warriors have been a 31-unit, second-phase condominium is Kyle Greathouse; and the first place led by attackers Madison Saffin, Elizabeth winner and recipient of $150 is Rebecca McCracken and senior Leigh Fisher, who (Continued on next page)

M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 5 V ILLAGE 8 Summer Roundup Continued8 development, follows the sold-out Jordan her well-designed plan for this walkable reflected on the rich history and growth of Park development and will be open for community,” said Rick Greiwe, principal of the Village. Fr. Robisch lived in Mariemont occupancy in October of this year. Greiwe Development Group. when the Village was first incorporated in In a tradition dating back 1941. to 700 AD in Scandinavia, the “This is such a special event,” said Fr. Topping Out ceremony thanked Robisch. “We’re celebrating new growth and the tradesmen for their safe development in this wonderful community, work on the project and paid while still paying homage to Mary Emery’s respect to the wood that created original vision. It’s a fitting way to celebrate the building’s structure. During the 70th anniversary of Mariemont and the ceremony, an evergreen was I’m so blessed that I’ve been able to call hoisted to the top of the Emery Mariemont home for so many years.” Park structure as a good luck Mariemont Mayor Dan Policastro charm for future occupants. issued a proclamation for Emery Park. “We Tradesmen then signed the last look forward to welcoming all our future piece of framing lumber to be Mariemont residents who will call Emery placed on top of the structure. Park home,” said Mayor Policastro. “At a “Emery Park is the realization of Mary Reverend Todd Keyes Senior Pastor of time when economic realities are taking Emery’s vision for the extension of the the Village Church of Mariemont provided their toll on cities across the country, we’re Village Square, and 90 years later, we’re a traditional blessing for the building, and excited to celebrate this new development able to say that we have fulfilled a part of Mariemont resident Father David Robisch and the important impact it’s having on our community.” Groundbreaking at Former Fairfax Elementary Kicks Off Junior High School Construction

Paul Imhoff, Natalie Lucas, Bill Flynn, Peggy Braun, Marie Huenefeld, Dee Walter, and Ken White participate.

P AGE 6 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER V ILLAGE Neighboring with Nina Mariemont when they started a family. Eddie born and raised in California and moved to BY NINA IREDALE is an electrical engineer with Alexander Mason 20 years ago to be closer to family. and Associates and Avia is an Employee She has two grown sons, Tyler and Chad who Hello! It’s Relations Manager with Domtar. They have live in Deer Park. Ric has 3 grown children, exciting to be back two daughters, Nora, 3 and Clara, 3 months Alisa, Emily and Matt. Two grandchildren and sharing all the along; with a black labradoodle named Indie are a delight and keep Tammie and Ric busy. information that and a black cat named Sam. Tammie is a Realtor with Sibcy Cline and fell I have collected 3809 Petoskey was purchased by Amy in love with Mariemont while showing the about our “new Windhorst. Amy attended Xavier University condo to a client. They sold their house in neighbors”. and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Mason and moved here. While renovating At anytime, if in English. She is originally from Louisville, their home, they are keeping the local you are new to KY but was lucky enough to get employed restaurants in business and are looking Mariemont and I haven’t contacted you yet, in Cincinnati after graduation. Mariemont forward to the lifestyle change Mariemont please feel free to email me and I will gather reminds Amy of the neighborhood she grew has to offer. your information. It’s never too late to be up in and she loves it here! Amy is employed Tim and Julena Bingaman purchased welcomed! doing web work for Luxottica Retail in 6725 Wooster Pike in June. They relocated Van and Elizabeth Taylor purchased Mason. here from Northern Kentucky. They have 3 3725 Homewood in late March. They moved Chris and Julie Haimbach bought 3608 children-Julianna is starting her Junior year to Cincinnati from Chicago as newlyweds Flintpoint Way in June. They relocated at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Mary in September of 2009. Both Van and here from Fayetteville, AR with Chris’ job at will be in 2nd grade and Wolfgang will be Elizabeth recently earned their Masters Procter & Gamble. Julie continues to work in Kindergarten at Mariemont Elementary. Degrees before moving here. Van’s is an for Saatchi SaatchiX remotely. Chris and Tim leads a Learning & Development MBA and Elizabeth’s is a Masters in Music Julie have two daughters, Ellery “Elle” (3.5 Team at Citigroup and Julena is a Brand and Vocal Performance. Their relocation yrs) and Coraline “Cora” (1.5 yrs) and are Ambassador for Votre Vu, where she helps was for Van’s job as VP of Marketing for expecting their third child in September. women become more beautiful, confident Coca Cola. Recently, they welcomed their They chose Mariemont due to the family and financially secure. The Bingaman family beautiful daughter Vivian Opal! The Taylors atmosphere, small town charm and short loves cooking, swimming and having fun! are looking forward to meeting all their commute to downtown. Denis and Marianne Beausejour neighbors, getting established and exploring Josh and Elena Taylor purchased 3706 purchased 4008 Miami Road in July. Denis all that Cincinnati has to offer. They Homewood on June 22nd. They relocated has served for the last 7 years as pastor absolutely love Mariemont with its fabulous here from eastern Pennsylvania for Elena’s at Mariemont Community Church. They homes and excellent schools. job at Procter & Gamble. They looked at relocated here from Indian Hill. Denis and 3722 Homewood Road was purchased hundreds of homes from Downtown to Marianne have 4 grown children-Denis by Chris and Amy Hollon on 3/31. They met Kings Island and absolutely fell in love in Chicago, Michael in Ft. Thomas and in high school at Fenwick in Middletown. with Mariemont. The quaint old world Patrick in Cincinnati. Mariel is headed to Amy is a graduate of Miami University atmosphere and family friendly environment her freshman year at Wheaton in Chicago. and works for Job & Family Services as are sure to make their new home enjoyable The Beausejour’s would love to meet their a Communication Specialist. Chris is a for many years to come. Moving here has new neighbors and will hold open houses at graduate of Notre Dame and Ohio State brought Josh and Elena closer to family too! various times in September. School of Law. They relocated here from 3838 Homewood was purchased in I have one new baby to announce Columbus for Chris’ job-he works for June by Jason McElroy and Susan Flanagan – Sean and Renata Moore on Harvard Acres the Court of Appeals. Driving through who moved here from Clifton. Besides welcomed daughter, Olivia on April 27th. Big Mariemont they loved all the trees and how buying a home, they also became engaged brother Benjamin will be two in August. beautiful the Village is and knew this was the in June. Susan grew up in Hyde Park and place they wanted to live. Chris and Amy remembers coming to Mariemont for piano I’d like to WELCOME all of our new have 2 cats, Madaket and Wemeley. lessons and to buy their Christmas tree from neighbors and if anyone knows of a new Eddie and Avia Graves purchased 3925 the boy scouts. She is a teacher for Brown addition to someone’s family or a new West Street in early March. They chose County Schools and teaches English and neighbor that I may have missed, please let Mariemont because they love the small Government. Jason is a band director. They me know so they can be included in a future town neighborhood feel, being a walking have two dogs, Jack and Dakota. issue. My phone number is 272-1551 and my community, the schools and proximity to 3 Spring Knoll Dr is the new home of email is [email protected]. the city. Originally from Cincinnati, both Tammie Iverson and Ric Riedy. Tammie was Avia and Eddie knew they wanted to live in

M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 7 M ARIEMONT P RESERVATION F OUNDATION Meet Mariemont's English Sister City

Mariemont Trust office and formally establishes the has a beautiful relationship. Collaborations in education, English sister. On tourism, and culture are being planned. Mariemont’s 88th The eminent architectural historian, birthday, April Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, described HGS as: 23 2011, Mayor “that most nearly perfect example of the Dan Policastro unique English invention and speciality, signed a proclamation the garden suburb”. Mary Emery, who establishing a sister-city wanted Mariemont to be a haven for happy relationship with Hampstead Garden children, would likely have approved the Suburb (HGS) near London. collaboration with HGS after hearing actress The Mariemont Preservation eminent Mariemont planner John Nolen Elizabeth Taylor describe her own HGS Foundation (MPF) had approached who took inspiration from the English childhood with the statement that “ The the Mayor with the idea of a sister-city precedent. The architectural styles of both happiest times of my youth were when my relationship with an English planned towns employ the Georgian Revival style, brother and I would run through the woods community after having a Sister City have tree-lined streets with a central square, and feel quite safe. I wonder whether the Committee study the possibility. Several and are considered “Garden City Suburb” Suburb is still like that. I do hope so. It was planned communities in the United communities that implement basic town heaven for this child and her brother.” Kingdom were considered and HGS planning principles. Both are also within If any resident is planning a trip was chosen because of its parallels to easy commuting distance to major cities. to London and would like to take the Mariemont. Mayor Policastro was receptive to opportunity to visit our Sister-City, HGS and Mariemont are planned towns the MPF’s idea. He wrote to his HGS please contact MPF (272-1166) and founded by wealthy heiresses in the early counterpart, including information about they can provide information to help 20th century. Their founders, Henrietta Mariemont, and proposed the sister-city plan your visit! Not planning a trip to Barnett and Mary Emery, were women relationship. HGS was pleased to accept. London? – then “visit” Hampstead Garden with a social conscience who wanted to On May 27, MPF executive secretary Janet Suburb at http://www.hgstrust.org/news/ provide good housing for people of modest Setchell, coincidentally visiting London, 1OpenHouse2010SuburbWalk.pdf or http:// means. HGS was laid out 20 years prior to served as Mariemont’s first ambassador and www.hgs.org.uk/tour/index.html for an on- Mariemont by the prominent town planner hand-delivered the mayor’s proclamation. line tour! Sir Raymond Unwin, a close friend of The proclamation now hangs in the HGS Submitted by Joe Stoner, MPF

P AGE 8 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER M ARIEMONT P RESERVATION F OUNDATION Announcing “Mariemont: A Pictorial History of a Model Town”.

About four years ago, today. Millard Rogers’ text the Board of Trustees is an engaging and highly of the Mariemont informative accompaniment Preservation Foundation to the photographs and decided to pursue the illustrations, bringing this development of a coffee unique history alive. table book that would After four years of very showcase some of the hard work, MPF is proud incredible images and to present this book as an documents in their unparalleled visual history of archives. A committee Mariemont. of four MPF Board Do not miss the members began working opportunity to purchase on selecting images and your copy of “Mariemont: forming the concept for A Pictorial History of a the coffee table book. Model Town”. It will be Karen [Monzel] Hughes available to Village residents took on the design of in October for $48, and is the book, working with perfect for anyone who loves the other committee Mariemont. See the flyer in members to develop the this Town Crier for pre-order concept for a historical history of Mariemont from the time of the information and form. overview. Millard Rogers, Director Emeritus native settlement, through the design and of the Cincinnati Art Museum, and author of building of Mariemont, to the present. several books on Mariemont, Mary Emery, and The book contains reproductions of John Nolen, began working in collaboration original photographs, maps and architect’s with Karen to develop the text to accompany renderings from numerous sources. Many the images. Committee members Amy Fischer of these documents are in the Mariemont and Pam Pfeifer Gaines worked diligently to Preservation Foundation archives, but few assist, and wrote successful grant applications people have seen them until now. The early to the Helen G., Henry F. and Louise Teuchter photos of the construction of Mariemont Dornette Foundation and the Robert H. Reakirt provide a wonderful view of the historical Foundation. MPF secretary and archivist Janet development of this National Historic Setchell was absolutely invaluable for her in- Landmark town. Drawings by John Nolen and depth knowledge of the MPF archives. other original architects provide a glimpse The committee approached a number into the design process of developing a town of publishers, with Ohio University Press plan. Stunning black and white photographs ultimately being selected. Published by by Nancy Ford Cones show Mariemont in OU Press and the Mariemont Preservation the early days, while color photographs by Foundation, this beautiful 9”x12” hard cover noted photographer Robert Flischel as well book, depicts in both pictures and text the as Karen Hughes show Mariemont as it is �� ATTENTION: Home Owners... If You Have a Plumbing Problem, Don't Panic! "How to Get a 'Top Talent' Plumber to �� Show Up On Time So You Don't Waste Time" ��

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M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 9 W OMAN ’ S A RT C LUB C ULTURAL C ENTER An Evening at the Barn Fundraiser Set for October 1 Please join the Woman’s Art Club more information and Cultural Center Foundation as we celebrate to register for the silent our 4th annual fundraiser, “An Evening at auction. the Barn”, on Saturday October 1st, 2011, While enjoying at the “Barn” in Mariemont, from 6-9 pm. elegant edibles, music, Setting the stage this year for the event is a martinis, and wine, striking painting by Bessie Hoover Wessel. you will be able to The oil painting will be available for purchase peruse this year’s via a Silent Auction. Gallery Sale, which is Bessie Hoover Wessel was president of an exhibit of WACC the WAC from 1917-1919. Bessie studied active members’ under Lewis Henry Meakin, Herman excellent work. This Wessel and Frank Duveneck. She is mainly year a total of $500 in known for her portraits, but also achieved prize money will be recognition for her Above, l to r: Jane McDonald given to 1st and 2nd brightly colored still (Mariemont); Barbara Weyend Indian level prizewinners. A life’s of memorabilia, Hill); Alleen Manning (Indian Hill); Diana percentage of artists’ fruit and flowers. The Kilfoil( Hyde Park); Jan Boone(Amberly sales will benefit the painting, donated by the Village); and Larry McGruder (Indian WACC Foundation’s Wessel family, is one Hill). Not pictured, Stan Bahler, Myrtle programs. of her most spectacular Blankenbueler, Sherie Marek, Jan Ring, Mini masters still-life compositions. It Carol Rentchler, Joanne Sloneker, Susan are back by popular is oil on board, size 40” VanVleet, and Don Wymore. demand. These 8 x 35”. “Still Life” may be x10 originals are all viewed at Eisele Gallery bid of $5,000. Bids available for sale of Fine Art during the will be accepted from unframed for just $99.00. month of September. Pre-auction estimate September 1 until the evening of October Don’t miss this year’s exciting raffle. The is $7,500-$10,000, with a minimum opening 1. If interested, please call 513-272-0089 for items are: • “An Evening of Dinner and Theater’’; four tickets to Playhouse in the Park and dinner on the Hill. CINCINNATI CENTER FOR IMPROVED • “Stunning, Dramatic and Handsome”; COMMUNICATION, INC., 14K yellow gold link necklace from the Frank Herchede Co. The necklace is currently provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals with communication disorders and language-based learning problems. valued at $7,000 and has been donated by a generous patron. Affiliated occupational therapy services through Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute (COTI). “An Evening at the Barn” is $50 per person or $ 75 a couple. The “BARN” is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Discover a practice which offers Mariemont, Ohio 45227. For more comprehensive speech, language, information call the Barn at 272-3700 or go and language-based learning services to www.womansartclub.com. Proceeds will throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. benefit on-going projects and community outreach at the Barn. Co-chairs for “Evening at the Barn” are Central Intake Number 513.771.7655 Barbara Weyand and Larry McGruder; with Certified FastForWord® Provider committee members, Jan Boone, Stan Bahler, Myrtle Blankenmueler, Diana Kilfoil, Jane McDonald, Alleen Manning, Sherie Marek, Sharon K. Collins, MS, CCC-S/LP Two Convenient Locations Owner/Director Jan Ring, Carol Rentchler, Joanne Sloneker, Blue Ash Site Mariemont Site Susan VanVleet and Don Wymore. 4440 Carver Woods Drive Mariemont Executive Building 513-771-0149 fax Cincinnati, OH 45242 3814 West Street, Suite 321 www.ccicinc.com Cincinnati, OH 45227

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AFTER SCHOOL FUN FOR Cincinnati Ballet: In-Step Workshop; “A The Art of Charley and Edie Harper CHILDREN! day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer”, November in Needlepoint at “The Barn” Gallery Young Picasso’s With Daryl Urig 13th, no time has been set. Fifty-Six needlepoint reproductions of Artist Daryl Urig is offering painting Cincinnati Art Museum: Look, See, Charley and Edie Harper prints by Richard classes for children in grades 4-6 at the WACC Do; “Native American Indian,” “Cultural Gegner will be on display throughout Barn. Classes will be structured, yet with a fun Celebrations,” and “Me, Myself and I: Self September. and creative atmosphere. Classes are being Portraits.” Dates are not set as yet. Charley’s graphic and often humorous held after school every Tuesday throughout Ensemble Theater: Four Theater images of wildlife are unmistakable. His the school year beginning on September 13, Workshops (Two per day); “Science of unique, simplified and geometric view of the from 4:00-6:00 pm. Cost per class is $25; the Theatre Workshop” January 7, 2012 at 10:00 natural world lends itself to create wonderful September fee is $75. For more information am. and “Theatre in Real Life Workshop” at needlepoint canvases. New additions to his call the “Barn” at 513-272-3700 or Daryl Urig 1:00 pm. show are 20 reproductions in needlepoint at 708-7981, or email [email protected] “Stage Fright Workshop”: January 14, of Edie Harper’s artwork, executed by Mr. for a registration form. 2012 at 10:00 am, and “It’s not WHAT you Gegner in the last two years. say it’s HOW you say it!’ workshop 11:30 am. Mr. Richard Gegner, a retired music Taft Museum of Art: “Costumes in Art in teacher, fell in love with these unique images ARTS ALL AROUND US! 2011-2012 the Taft Museum of Art”; February 7, 2012 at Arts Schedule at the WACC Barn 15 years ago and has been doing them ever 7:00 pm. Presented by Nancy Huth, curator since. Richard taught elementary music for ArtsWave Presents: This event brings of Education, Taft Museum of Art. 33 years and has been retired for 17 years. musicians, dancers, actors, and artists He is a Carillonneur for the Mary M. Emery from Cincinnati’s art organizations into Private Studio Available for Rent Carillon in Mariemont. neighborhood cultural centers such as the The opening, which is free and open to “Barn”. Here is a sampling of events: at the WACC Barn the public, is at 3:00 pm Sunday, September Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: “Off The studio measures 14X13.8’ with track 4, 2011. The exhibit is open from 2-5 p.m. on the Hill” fall show; “What’s Buggin’ Greg” lighting. Rent is $350 per month. Call 272- September 7, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 23-25. Sunday, October 9, 2:00 pm. 3700 for an appointment to see the space. Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra: “Art For more information you can always call the and Music”; Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. “Barn” at 272-3700. Woman’s Art Club Monthly Meeting/Speaker Schedule– 2011-2012 Become a member of The Woman’s Art Nov. 12, 2011: Critique Session at the Barn At the Barn Club and enjoy great speakers, tours, and events. – Chuck Marshall 12:30 – Meeting An added benefit for members is the “Second At the Barn 1:00 – Program Sunday Art Exhibit” at the Barn. Each member 12:30 – Meeting can bring one or two pieces of artwork to the 1:00 – Critique session (bring one piece for March 10, 2012: Children’s Book monthly meetings (the second Saturday of the critique) Illustrator – Christina Ward month) for display and sale on the following day, At the Barn “Second Sunday.” Contact Janet Vernnemeyer at Dec. 10, 2011: Christmas Luncheon 12:30 – Meeting 513-522-5427 for details. Greenacres Art Center, 8400 Blome Road 1:00 – Program 45243 Sept. 10, 2011: WACC Potluck Luncheon 12:00 – Lunch and string quartet from April 14, 2012: The Motherhouse of Mt. Bring a dish to share, meet new members and get Indian Hill High School St. Joseph, 5900 Delhi Road 45051 the latest info on the new programs and events. 1:00 – Tour of Greenacres 12:00 – Lunch and meeting at the At the Barn RSVP - $25 pre-registration by Dec. 5 Motherhouse 12:00 – Lunch 1 – 2 pm – Tour of art collection of the 1:00 – Meeting Jan. 14, 2012: Computers and the Fine Motherhouse Arts – Dan Marshall Oct. 8, 2011: Spring Grove Cemetery , At the Barn May 12, 2012: “Women and Art” with 4521 Spring Grove Ave. 45232 12:30 - Meeting Judith Hutchinson 12 – 1 pm – Lunch and meeting (optional – 1:00 – Program At the Barn bring your own brown bag lunch, chair, blanket) 12:30 – Meeting 1 – 2 pm – Tram tour of Sculpture Gardens Feb. 11, 2012: Marketing and Self- 1:00 – Program Optional – Meet at 9:30 am for plain air Promotion for Artists landscape painting, weather permitting. Maureen Bloomfield, Editor of Artist Magazine

M ARIEMONT TTOWN CCRIER PPAGEAGE 1111 V ILLAGE Taste of Mariemont Features Local Favorites & More

The Taste of Mariemont, presented by Mariemont Preservation Foundation, was held at the Concourse on Sunday, August 28.. This year, the “Taste” featured food from Flip Daddy’s, Hahanna Beach, the Quarter, Dilly Deli, the Exemplar, Graeters, LaRosa’s, and Coffee On Wooster, games and a puppet show for the kids, and entertainment. All money for the food went to the participating restaurants. Once again, the annual Taste of Mariemont was combined with the Canine

Parade. This year’s parade was a bit shorter. It began at 4:30 in the Comey & Shepherd parking lot at the corner of Wooster Pike and Miami Road, then proceeded down Center Street and arrived at the Concourse at approximately 5 pm. Mariemont is a pet lover’s community that prides itself on supporting charitable causes such as The League for Animal Welfare. This no-kill shelter has placed over 750 dogs in the Cincinnati area, and had 2 adoptions at last year’s parade. The Adoption Van was present at the Taste of Mariemont again this year. Mayor Don Policastro served as Grand Marshall of the parade.

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000 First Day Memories: August 26, 2011

Photos by Ron Schroeder

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Upstate New York High Adventure

For seven days, members of Boy Scout all our food for the week in a bear proof on the terrain. They stopped by Rocky Falls Troop 149 went on a backpacking trip to can. The next morning (Monday) we split on the first day. On the hike’s second day, the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack up into three groups and headed in our they faced the greatest challenge of their Mountains in upstate New York. We different directions. trip, Indian Pass. It was a hike out of the saw Niagara Falls and camped by Lake The first group was the sixth grade crew. valley to the ridge lines. They made it out Ontario the first night before we got to the The group consisted of Bryan Biggs, his of the pass and ate lunch on Summit Rock Adirondack Lodge. When we arrived at dad, William Oyler, his dad, Jack Wilder, where there was a view of a beautiful valley the Adirondack Lodge, we ate dinner and his dad, and Joe Veeneman. They averaged and the surrounding mountains. “As I slid prepared for the upcoming hike. We packed about four or five miles a day depending to the edge to get a picture with my camera, it fell out of my pocket and over the cliff. It was gone,” said Bryan Biggs.

Day Three was easier but it started The seven non-negotiables of following the Master. to rain around noon and after roughly

�� two miles, they stopped and made camp �� inside a lean-to that was already built. It �� rained on Day Four, but they hiked four �� miles to Marcy Dam through Avalanche �� Pass. In Avalanche Pass there were cliffs on either side of the lake and they could �� see the clouds at the top of the mountains. �� They made it to Marcy Dam that night and �� camped for the next two nights in a lean-to. �� Then they had to make the final hike of their www.MariemontChurch.org trip, roughly two miles to the lodge. The second group was a seventh grade crew. This was my group consisting of

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Michael Caperton, Siddiq Ashraf, Reid the last night. When we all got to the Fakes, his dad, Conner Jacobs, his dad, Adirondack Lodge, we took showers, got and me. We hiked for about two miles in the cars, drove to the hotel in Buffalo on the first day to Marcy Dam and stayed and stopped at a restaurant for some real at a camp site for the night. The next day food. we went on a side trip up Mount Phelps Our Adirondack High Adventure was and on the way back we swam in a pond one for the books. According to Michael fed by Phelps Creek. On the third day we Caperton, the trip was “very challenging hiked through Avalanche Pass and spent and very fun”. Our leaders, especially the night at a camp site. That night, our Mr. Urbanski and Mr. Fakes, prepared crew met up with the other seventh grade us very well for this one-of-a-kind trip, crew. The next day we hiked towards and it was a rewarding experience for Indian Pass and stayed the night near the everyone. I highly recommend it to entrance to Indian Pass in a lean-to. anyone looking for a challenging summer The third group was another seventh adventure. You won’t be disappointed. grade crew. The group consisted of Logan Troop 149 is sponsored by Urbanski, his dad, Brennan Crowley, and Mariemont Community Church and open his dad. They went on a slightly more to all eligible boys in the area. For more ambitious route. They covered closer to information, please contact Scoutmaster around five miles a day. They climbed John Fakes at [email protected]. Mt. Marcy and went through Avalanche Pass to Marcy Dam where they stayed Submitted by: Andrew Moeller

Preschool For Town Crier Advertising Information, Parents Host contact Claire Kupferle @ [email protected] Kick-off Meeting

The Mariemont Preschool Parents Group will host their annual Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, September 8 2011. 6:30pm- New Member Introduction 7:00pm-Existing Member Social and Meeting Where: Mariemont Community Church, 2nd Floor Resident and non-residents with a child under five years of age are encouraged to join. Please contact Julie Curran (513) 271- 7709 or [email protected].

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Mariemont Village Council unanimously Council Meeting Highlights passed a plan to study the possibility of adding about 80 parking spaces to West Street May 9 at a special council meeting. But because some BY AMY HOLLON A cycle-cross bike race could come to council members believed other solutions Residents can view Council meetings Mariemont in 2013, including both on- and might also be needed, council expanded the Tuesday at 5 pm, Saturday at 3 pm, or Monday off-road cycling. Mitch Graham of Bio Wheels study to include a comprehensive overview of at 7 am. A Time Warner subscriber can watch told the Mariemont Village Council he is parking in the Village’s downtown. on channel 8. With no converter box, channel considering Mariemont for a race that would Mayor Policastro said he proposed the 15. On your computer go to http://www/icrctv. be hosted one week before the cycle-cross idea of expanding West Street to help alleviate com/Mariemont. championship in Louisville. The course would the parking concerns for both the schools and involve the central business district and would business located near West Street. April 25 pass by both Dale Park and the Bell Tower. “I think it will be a great thing,” Policastro later told the Mariemont Town Crier. “I think Mariemont received an $80,000 Safe Graham was not looking for financial help it is important that there is parking right up Routes to School grant, which will provide from council, but said he would need to work next to the schools so parents can walk up. money for traffic calming, sidewalks and closely with the police department to help Especially when they have basketball games upgrades to the signs in Mariemont. Mayor block off areas and redirect traffic. He said you can park right up next to the school and Dan Policastro said there has been some he liked Mariemont because it is photogenic people won’t have to park in the merchants’ discussion about using the money to move and will provide a good atmosphere. Graham lot.” the yellow lines on west end of Wooster Pike asked council to create a proposal for the The specifics of the plan, such as inward to encourage traffic to go slower. services it would be willing to offer. if parking spaces will be diagonal or Moving the lines inward would also allow the An arborist will inventory all the street perpendicular to the roadway and how many Village to build bike lanes with bump outs, trees in the Village and perform tests on 12 spaces would fit in the area have not yet been which are islands about four feet into the trees to find out if they are hollow on the finalized. Policastro said the engineering firm, roadway. Ramps would be built into the bump inside. The idea is to create a comprehensive CDS Associates, will evaluate and create the outs to allow cyclists to travel over them. plan about what work needs to be done safest possible plan. Although reception of Council member Courtney Scheeser said he before the village creates a bid. According to the West Street plan was mostly favorable, liked the idea, but he wanted to ensure it was the mayor, a similar study was done about there were some concerns from both council aesthetically pleasing. five years ago and it helped the village get its members and residents. Some individuals According to the 2010 census, there are trees back in shape. Already, 60 percent of were worried about the safety of the area. 3,400 people living in Mariemont, about the the trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer Although Police Lt. Tom Ostendarp said same number that lived in the Village during have been removed according to Maintenance he believes the parking plan could improve the 2000 census. The 2009 population estimate Superintendent John Scherpenberg, and all of traffic safety in the area, Council member for Mariemont had been 3,196. the infected trees should be removed by next Courtney Scheeser said he was concerned that Village residents will need to put one year. Scherpenberg said trees on Beech Street 70 additional parking spaces would make the sticker on each 45-gallon can or two stickers will be replaced once the stumps are removed area less safe, particularly around 3:15 pm on larger cans for their trash to be picked up. and work to the curb is complete. when school lets out. The city administration will provide three Mariemont will lose approximately Rick Greiwe, developer of Jordan Park, non-compliance stickers to Rumpke, one for $250,000 a year when the inheritance tax is Emery Park and Nolen Park, said while he no sticker, one for overflowing trashcans and repealed in January 2013 according to Clerk is in favor of the West Street parking plan, one for not enough stickers on a can. Rumpke Tony Borgerding. the Village needs to continue to pursue other will place the non-compliance stickers on Council approved approximately $11,000 options if the Mariemont Theater adds screens residents’ trashcans when they have not to replace the apparatus doors at the Fire or a new restaurant is added. followed the rules to help communicate which Department. Although it was too expensive to Council member Andy Black agreed that rule they have broken. install doors similar to the previous doors, the it was important to do two studies: one on the Council members approved approximately new doors do have windows at eye level. proposed West Street parking and a second $90,000 to replace a utility vehicle and dump looking for parking solutions as a whole. truck. The old equipment will be auctioned. May 18 – Special council meeting CDS Associates will likely have a proposal to be debated by council in October Policastro said. If council approves the final plan, Policastro told the Mariemont Town Crier the project could go to bid late this year and construction could begin in the spring. Scheeser also said he was frustrated that he had not received a personal call from the

P AGE 18 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER C OUNCIL N OTES mayor to notify him of the special meeting June 27 – Budget hearing up two regular spaces, Mayor Dan Policastro like some of the other council members had. The mayor said a levy will be the best said the administration will look at expanding Policastro said he did not call all the members option for Mariemont in 2012 if the Village the lot next year without eliminating too much of the committee but had Joanee Van Pelt, a hopes to be able to survive the coming green space. member of the administrative staff, make the budget cuts. According to Council Clerk Tony Council approved $10,834 to purchase calls in his stead. Borgerding, the Village is expected to operate turnout gear for seven firefighters. According at a $189,000 deficit in 2011 and a $155,000 to Council member Dennis Wolter, the cost May 23 deficit in 2012. Mariemont’s struggles will was initially $10,000 for five sets, but the Construction and major home come to a head in 2013, Borgerding said. Village was able to negotiate two additional improvements will no longer be allowed Policastro said he believes the Village can sets for $834. Seven sets should provide in the early mornings and evenings within get the support needed to pass a levy simply enough gear for everyone. All of the sets were the Village after some residents expressed by explaining to people the importance of needed, Wolter said, because the current gear concerns about the long construction hours the funds and by not asking for more than is has been worn to the point that it is now out of this year that were caused by weather delays required. But some council members aren’t compliance with regulations. earlier in the season. Council approved a so sure. Councilman Cortney Scheeser said he recommendation by the Rules and Law believes residents are still anti-tax because of July 11 Committee to restrict hours for construction uncertainty with their jobs. Councilman Jeff Mayor Dan Policastro suggested it is time or home improvement from 7:30 am to 7 Andrews said a levy is one of several options. to start letting individuals rent park facilities, pm Monday through Friday; 9 am to 7 pm Still, Council member Dennis Wolter said particularly Erickson Pavilion. Not only does Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm Sundays. The new he believed a levy would pass if presented to he receive repeated calls from people wanting hours will be given out along with building the residents correctly. Regardless of which to rent the facilities, but it could be a way to permits, Mayor Policastro said. option is chosen, council members and raise money for Mariemont. Mariemont Police Officer Cameron Shaw the administration agreed they will have to The village received a $4,500 Emergency was placed on full-time status after completing reevaluate expenses to look for inefficiencies. Medical Services grant which will be used for his probationary period. Currently, revenue is up in three areas. The equipment or training. Council approved a contract with Koepke earnings tax is bringing in additional revenue After a third reading, Council members Design to prepare drawings and landscape as the economy recovers, the real estate tax is adopted a resolution to allow the 3-mill tax design for the proposed West Street parking expected to increase with new development levy renewal to be placed on the November plan. Policastro said an important part of and the trash fees were increased by 35 ballot. the plan will be to ensure the area is still percent in 2011 generating an additional aesthetically pleasing. $80,000 in revenue. But despite those July 25 increases, Borgerding said there are several Council member Courtney Scheeser June 13 concerns about the future of the budget. apologized for causing some village workers The Village was awarded $60,000 by the First, the estate tax may be repealed to question the stability of their jobs after a Ohio Public Works Commission to resurface after 2012. Second, the Village will receive 25 blog post he wrote about a council meeting. Miami Road from Wooster Pike to Rembold. percent less in local government funds from Scheeser said his intention was only to Work is expected to begin in 2012. the state per the state budget. And third, communicate open and honesty. Chief of Fire Although Mariemont had initially planned personal property tax will be phased out and Police Richard Hines said there were to repair the sidewalk along Miami Road this beginning in 2013. Although Mariemont has some serious concerns about Scheeser’s blog, year, that project will be delayed until next been able to save money by combining the which in part about was about his desire to year when the road is resurfaced. Instead, police and fire chief positions and decreasing revisit shared services. Hines said employees the money will be used to repair sidewalks personnel, the cost of health insurance is have made concessions in pay, benefits and elsewhere in the city. expected to rise 25 percent in 2012. healthcare and deserved more thanks for their Village council members in coordination loyalty and hard work. Scheeser said the blog with the administration decided not to apply June 27 was a collection of ideas that need to be talked for federal development funds in coordination Council unanimously passed a proposal about, but he will position things differently in with the Hamilton County Economic to paint the curbs yellow at the intersection the future. Development Plan this year. Several council of Pleasant Street and Mariemont Avenue Condo associations that contract directly members said they were concerned that they and the intersection of Pocahontas and with trash companies for services will be able would have to relinquish some control to Hiawatha Avenues to eliminate parking at the to apply for a waiver of city services under Hamilton County and to the stipulations of the intersections. Council member Dennis Wolter new rules approved by council. According to grant as to the location of low-to moderate- said drivers park too close to the intersections the new rules, the waiver must be a written income housing within the Village. Council and both safety and visibility is a concern. request and show proof that the condo members said they would rather apply for A handicap parking space will be added association is contracting with the trash federal funding for development projects to parking lots at both the Tot Lot and the independent of Hamilton County. ballpark. Because the handicap space will take (Continued on next page)

M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 19 C OUNCIL N OTES company for both trash and recycling to a new location on Lila Avenue in Milford. Council Representative Information services. Council will review the request and National Prize Fulfillment, formerly Jeff Andrews – [email protected] the waiver can be revoked at any time if the known as Bones National Prize and Toy, Andrew Black – [email protected] services provided by the condo association bought their former building. According to Joe Miller – [email protected] are not equal to Village services. Payments the website the company manufactures and Cortney Scheeser – [email protected] already made in 2011 by condo associations to distributes game prizes to amusement parks Dennis Wolter – [email protected] Mariemont will be refunded. and carnivals. Vice Mayor Andy Black said Denise McCarthy – [email protected] the news of 3M’s departure came as a surprise August 8 and council needs to attempt to prevent such For full minutes, go online to www. Three new deer warning signs will be surprises in the future. The Village does not mariemont.org. placed in the village because of several near- want to be blindsided by businesses leaving, crashes caused by deer crossing Wooster Pike. Chief Hines said the signs were given by the state of Ohio to the Village for free. Although MariElders News some council members expressed concerns about the number of signs, council ultimately September is Senior Center month! Stop approved the idea. byBlack the said.MariElders Councilman during Jeffthe monthAndrews and said enjoy GLOBAL MUSIC and WELLNESS Mariemont will lose one business but somehe believes of the wonderfulcouncil needs activities to create that aare plan planned to PRESENTS HEALTH RHYTHMS increase communication with local businesses gain another. 3M will move from their Futuro for the month. We would love to see all of our Health Rhythms is a group drumming and ensure their satisfaction. manufacturing facility on Mariemont Avenue neighbors young and old. Come on over and join program that will be offered at the MariElders the fun and thanks for all your support. Center on Mondays beginning September 12 at The MARIELDERS staff. 10 am. This program will be free for the first six weeks. ASK A NURSE There are many health benefits to group On the second Thursday of every month drumming: positive immune system changes, a nurse from Collier Nursing Services is at the improvements in mood states and burnout MariElders from 1-3 pm to offer free blood reduction, improved teamwork, increased pressure screening. This service is free and attentiveness, participation and socialization, open to the public. Just stop in and see how and enhanced self- esteem. So come join us your heart is ticking. as we take out all our frustrations by beating drums. Please sign up on the bulletin board or MARIELDERS BI-ANNUAL call Barb for more information. JUNK SALE The MariElders will be having their fall MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN junk sale on Saturday, October 29. We are now The Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography collecting items for that sale. Items we do not Van will be at the MariElders on September accept are: clothing, shoes and large pieces of 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. For an appointment furniture. If you have treasures that you are please call Kathy at 271-5588. getting rid of please think of donating to us first. The Center is open Monday – Friday from LIFE LINE SCREENING 9am to 4:30 pm. Are you at risk for Stroke, Heart Disease and Diabetes? Life Line Screening offers a wide VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! variety of tests including but not limited to: The Center is in need of volunteer drivers. 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your We have members who do not drive and need risk of heart disease, congestive heart failure, rides to their doctor appointments. If you can stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer, thyroid spare 3 to 9 hours a month we really could use disorders, prostate cancer, heart rhythm, you. Here is how it works – come in and see abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, and Kathy, she will give you a form to fill out and osteoporosis screening. If you are interested for your doctor to sign. Once she receives the in any of the test Life Line Screening will forms back she will explain how the system be at the Fairfax Community Center on works. We do not reimburse for gas and the Thursday, October 13, 2011 (sponsored by the members do not pay you. If you are interested MariElders). Pre-registration is required. Call in meeting new neighbors and friends please 1-800-324-1851 or visit their web site, www. call Kathy at 271-5588. lifelinescreening.com/communtiy-partners.

P AGE 20 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER V ILLAGE Beyond Rice and Potatoes

because of these properties, NASA has nutritious, flavorsome, and very adaptable. BY SHELLEY PADEN & MIKE BENSON considered it as a potential crop for long- No matter what flavor or food you like, there’s duration manned space flights. Quinoa is probably a way to incorporate it with one or Rice and potatoes are incredibly versatile available at most grocery stores in boxed or more of these often overlooked staples. They foods. Potatoes can be baked, boiled, deep pre-packaged form. It can be cooked like don’t cost much and are worth a try. fried, steamed, sautéed, and even grilled. You rice in boiling water in a roughly 2 to 1 ratio can leave them whole or peel and cut them of water to grain for about 10 to 15 minutes. into all sorts of shapes – slices, cubes, balls, It has a light fluffy texture with a mild, sticks – or just mash them up. Mixed with somewhat nutty flavor. As with rice, you can some sort of fat (oil, butter, milk, or cream) substitute vegetable or chicken stock for the Resident and seasoned simply with salt, they almost water and combine the finished product with a always satisfy. Likewise, rice is flexible large number of seasonings and vegetables. It Featured In but in a different way. The flexibility of can even be served as a high-protein breakfast rice comes from its ability to mix well with food with honey, nuts, or berries. Photo Exhibit almost all things edible. Cooked rice can Couscous is made of semolina flour that be combined with meat, poultry, seafood, is formed into small granules. It packs a Downtown shellfish, vegetables, fungi, dairy products, better vitamin punch than pasta while having and sweeteners, such as honey and sugar. a lower glycemic load. The pre-steamed and Mariemont resident Cynthia N. Zulla For the cook, rice and potatoes share many dried variety cooks in boiling water or stock was featured in a photo exhibition on the handy features. Neither of them is fussy in only five minutes making it faster to get on Fountain Square Jumbotron. Her photos, about temperature or time of day. They can the table than rice and equally as fluffy and entitled “Play Me a Tune,” “Lavender,” be served hot, cold or lukewarm and at any mild in taste. It adapts well to whatever flavor and “the #20,” were chosen last summer meal of the day. On menus they serve as you cook with it and can be combined with from hundreds of submissions in last multitalented utility players, useful in salads, vegetables, poultry, seafood, or meat. Or it summer’s Kroger Cincinnati Snaps Photo appetizers, entrees, sides, or even, in the case can be eaten as a desert when combined with Competition. There were a total of 42 of rice, desserts. Lastly, they are both cheap such things as sugar, nuts, cinnamon, raisons, winning photos submitted by 27 winners and nutritionally valuable. Thus, it is not butter and cream or milk. The Israeli form from 21 zip codes ranging from Verona, surprising that rice and potatoes are mainstays of couscous is larger variety that can be used Kentucky to Flint, Michigan. The photos on many a family table. in meals as diverse as kid’s food and haute highlighted Cincinnati and its diverse But if you would like to break out of the cuisine. neighborhoods. The exhibit ran at Fountain mainstream and try something different or if Orzo, a close relative of couscous, is a form Square from June 15 through August 31. you have a finicky eater who doesn’t care for of pasta that is the size and shape of large rice. rice or potatoes, there are other options. You In fact, at mealtime it is used in places where might consider quinoa, couscous, or orzo. rice is often found—as a pilaf, with sauces, Like rice and potatoes, all three are flexible, or in soups and stews. It also can be used in flavorful, and cheap, and all three have cold salads with fruit, vegetables and a simple attractive nutritional properties. vinaigrette dressing. The National Exemplar Quinoa (pronounced, “keenwa”) is a features it in a favorite Italian cold salad with grain-like crop that has edible seeds. Quinoa wild rice, currents, dried cranberries, walnuts, was once considered a sacred food by the corn, and yellow peppers. Orzo cooks in less Incas. It is growing in popularity in the U.S., time than rice or pasta. Usually 5 minutes will because it is a gluten-free complete protein get it al dente. that is considered easy to digest. Indeed, Quinoa, couscous, and orzo are filling,

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M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 21 V ILLAGE Crosset Family Visits Kennedy Center

Last March, thirteen members of the festival’s aim is to bring together the most the final curtain call, Ann came on stage with Crosset family assembled in Washington, D.C. promising, talented young dancers in the her dancers, looking glamorous in her “Snooty for a production at the Kennedy Center of international ballet world, and each country Fox” gown, to acknowledge the audience’s the Royal Danish Ballet Children’s Company is asked to present something ethnically applause and graciously receive a bouquet. “ A “Kompagi B.” Ann Crosset, daughter of Mary appropriate. Ann adapted three pieces from the magical moment for her family”, her mother and Bob Crosset of Mariemont, is the artistic famous Danish Bourneville dances into what said. director and choreographer for the company. one reviewer called “The loveliest children’s Ann is a graduate of Walnut Hills High Periodically the Kennedy Center invites ballet he had ever seen”. School and the Julliard School in New York. several of the major ballet schools of the The Playbill described Ann and listed her She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her world to Washington for a dance festival. The many accomplishments, awards and prizes. At husband and two sons.

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P AGE 22 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER V ILLAGE What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library

September is a busy month at the branch. 17 at 10:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity Part 2: Stamp Making Monday, Check out the fun for all ages. to introduce your baby to books, songs, and September 12 at 6:00 pm. Registration fingerplay. Ages birth to eighteen months. required. Families Registration required. Part 3: Card Construction Saturday, Adventures Around Cincinnati: Saturday, Movers and Shakers: Wednesdays at 10:30 October 1 at 2:00 pm. Registration required. September 10 at 2:00 pm. Join the authors of am. Ages 1 to 4 years. Bring the little ones for Fall Plant Swap: Saturday, September 24 this dynamic guide to “staycationing” in the stories, songs and dance as they learn about the at 11:00 am. Fall is the perfect time to divide Tri-State area for tips and ideas on enjoying our library. your perennials and share them. Stop by with local attractions. Get some great ideas for fall Pre-school Story Time: Wednesdays at your “babies” and pick up some new varieties. weekends with your family! 1:30 pm. Join Miss Katheryn for stories and Food Preservation Basics: You’ve grown crafts. Ages 3 to 5. your veggies all summer-now what to do with Children Tales to Tails: Read to a therapy dog your garden bounty? Monday, September 26 at and practice your reading skills. Thursday, 6:00 pm. Crafty Kids: Fun crafts to make with your September 1 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Registration Mariemont Book Club: Thursday, friends. Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Ages 5 to 10. suggested. September 29 at 6:45 pm. Join us for a Ready for Bed, Sleepyhead: Family story discussion of Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Copies time, Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 pm. Wear are available at the branch. your PJs if you like! Teens Technology Classes: Interested in Collect the Button Book Club (CBBC): Wilderness Survival: Thursday, September brushing up computer basics or want to learn Each month, Ms. Katheryn’s CBBC features 1 at 4:00 pm. how to download music or books? Call the a children’s book series. Read at least one Jewelry Making: Thursday, September 15 branch and schedule a session. book from the series then stop in the library to at 4:00 pm. complete an activity and earn a button. Collect Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 three buttons to receive a free pizza coupon Adults Pocahontas Ave., 369-4467 from Snappy Tomato Pizza. This month’s Eco-Craft Series: A three part series of Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, series: “A to Z Mysteries” by Ron Roy. Ages paper making, stamping and card construction. Noon to 8:00 pm. Wednesday, Friday and 5-10. Take all sessions or just one! Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Library Babies: is the first Friday of the Part 1: Paper Making Tuesday, month at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, September September 6 at 6:00 pm. Registration required. Hats Off! …to Chase Beach, named a U.S. Lacrosse Boys’ All-American. With an amazing 50 goals and 51 assists in his senior season, Chase Beach was designated one of the best lacrosse players in the country. As captain of the squad, Beach led the team to the Division II quarterfinals and a solid 15-5 record for the 2011 season.

M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 23 S AFETY B EAT New Route To School Safer

The Mariemont Police Department’s Below is a map explaining department (271-4089) with any top priority is the safety of our children. We the new changes in the concerns or suggestions into this have met with school officials and will need pedestrian route. These important matter. We are sorry to change the route to school for this coming changes were made for the for the inconvenience, and look school year while the construction of the new safety of the children. There forward to a safe school year. building is underway. will be a large amount of construction Clear Out Your Car and heavy There have been several thefts equipment from cars reported in Mariemont. traffic in Don’t be a victim! The Mariemont the area of West Street. Police Department and the Neighborhood The new route will provide Watch Group want to remind you to not to crossing guards at the leave valuables in your car and make sure intersections, and will your car is locked. Leaving outside lights provide a safe route. We on will also deter thieves. If you should see are aware that the route any suspicious activity, please call the Police is a little longer, but it is Department at 271-4089 or call 911 for an temporary emergency response. Please contact Captain Messer at the police

Sharing God’s love and growing His family one heart at a time: Compassion, Community, Commitment

Upcoming Series: GodQuest Ever wonder what God is like? Come on a journey with us this fall Come Experience the Community as we explore God’s attributes and Join us Sunday mornings at why they matter to us. 10 A.M. in Dale Park Jr. High Pastor Todd Keyes Sunday School available for Nursery to 6th Grade Website: villagechurchofmariemont.org

P AGE 24 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER S CHOOLS Elementary Team Competes at DI Global Finals

Calling their international academic rare, to be honest,” Ms. Bixler competition “just a contest” is like calling said. “Typically, it is years that the Olympics “just a sporting event.” Truly, they’ve been involved in the Destination Imagination Global Finals 2011 was program before they reach that so much more than an academic competition, level. Most teams do not do the students say. it as quickly or as capably as “The Global final tournament is not just those two Mariemont teams did. about competing. It’s also about having fun, They’re on a different type of and, even more importantly, meeting people level.” from all over the world,” said Colton Urbanski, The price tag to send one of 14 Mariemont Elementary School the team members and their students who competed in the May event. “It is coaches to Globals was almost as if a whole new door opens in your life; it is a $11,000. The trip would not very amazing thing.” have been possible without Destination Imagination is an academic generous donations from the endeavor that challenges teams of students The Mariemont Elementary School students and team ME PTO, Mariemont Civic to solve a variety of problems. This year, coaches who participated in Destination Imagination Association, Hahana Beach, two Mariemont Elementary School teams, Global Finals are: (front row, from left) Nick McCarthy La Rosas, Madison Wealth The Oily Foily Scientists and the Crummy and M.J. Griesmer; (second row, from left) Emery Shelley, Management, and the Kiwanis Cookies, earned top spots at regional and state Shannon Mathews, Kristen Crabtree, Abby Ewart, Zach Club of Mariemont. Thank you tournaments to qualify for the global event in Weinland and Lucy Hanley; (third row, from left) Kayla to all these organizations and Knoxville, Tenn., in May. The Mariemont High Dewey, Daniel Keyes, Colton Urbanski and Michael thanks to all the residents who School team Mental Sweat also qualified for Wuertemberger; (fourth row, from left) coach Katie supported the 50/50 split the pot the finals, but did not attend. The international Robinson, Joseph Robinson, Alex Copetas, coach Ted raffle, which netted the group competition involved more than 8,000 children, Copetas, and (fifth row, from left) coaches Stu Shelley and over $1800. We are so blessed hailing from the United States and 30 countries. Jeff Ewart. to live in such a supportive The Crummy Cookies tied for 10th in their community. improvisational skit challenge; The Oily Foily created a common ground between the students, Scientists tied for 21st in their structural regardless of where they lived or what language challenge. Each team had about 80 teams to they spoke. Student Joseph Robinson said compete against in its respective category. one of his favorite moments was trading pins The four-day event was full of activities with Guatemala team members at the closing for the kids, including a 3M duct tape costume ceremonies party. They also taught him how to ball, where creativity reigned as students used do the chicken dance in Spanish. duct tape to create clothing, accessories and Kayla Dewey agreed that the experiences other costume items. Opening and closing outside of competition were great. “Some of ceremonies were punctuated by laser light the best things about Globals were the opening shows and indoor fireworks at the University of ceremony and the pool,” she said. “The costume Tennessee basketball arena. The boys and girls party and pin trading were also a lot of fun!” also participated in a remote control robotic Was this a once-in-a-lifetime experience challenge and pin trading. for these students? Maybe not, said Ashley Pin trading involves exchanging lapel pins Bixler, a regional director with the Ohio from your hometown, state or country, with Destination Imagination organization. It’s others. The pins are then displayed on a towel quite an academic feat that these two teams and represent a keepsake for the people met placed so well at the finals, she said. “It’s very and memories made. The practice of pin trading Mariemont Eyecare Dr. Mark Kuhlman, O.D. Inc. 7437 Wooster Pike 561-7704

M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER P AGE 25 S CHOOLS Welcome to Mariemont Elementary's Modular Village

At Mariemont Elementary it is business as usual. Though the entire school was relocated to a modular village in the spring, the school continues to run in its predictable exemplary fashion. The students, teachers and staff have made a wonderful transition to this new way of doing “school.” The modular village is home to three buildings that have pathways and ramps connecting them together. These buildings include the school office and bright and comfortable classrooms for preschool through sixth grade students. The lunch room, gym and library are housed within a section of the former Mariemont Elementary. Though there is no auditorium, our neighbors at the Mariemont Community Church have opened their doors to share their space for large spaces around the modular. During recess the buildings. Others are escorted to the gatherings and tornado shelter. some students play in front of or between area near the Family Statues and the Bell There are several different playground Tower. The lower tennis courts have also been made available through the kindness of this Village allowing for hard-surface play. Recess has continues to be safe, healthy and among one of the students’ favorite times of day. The entire school body has done a fabulous job of making our Modular Village a place to continue to maintain the Mariemont City School District’s mission of providing the utmost in quality education for our Scholars of Today by offering enriching opportunities for individual achievement to inspire our Leaders of Tomorrow. Though the temporary school may appear to be unlike the former school, rest assured it is business as usual at Mariemont Elementary School. Submitted by: Mary Jacob, Second Grade Teacher

P AGE 26 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER V ILLAGE Mariemont Connection to the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame

What do basketball previously Head Coach at legends Oscar Robertson, Xavier University and Butler Jack Twyman, Bobby University). The Induction Knight, Jerry Lucas, Clark Event and the dinner Kellogg, John Havlicek, combined for an excellent and Mariemont resident evening. Jim Downing have in Jim is not only a Charter common? They are all Member of the Hall of Fame. members of the 2006 He has volunteered his time as Charter Class of the Ohio a Board of Director Member Basketball Hall of Fame. of the Ohio Basketball Hall The dream of a handful of Fame and Museum, of men in the early Above, Jim (left) with Beevo Francis at the along with such notables as 2000’s resulted in the Basketball Hall of Fame induction dinner in basketball great Wayne Embry establishment of the 2006. Right, Jim Downing (#21)eyes the lay and former Miami University Ohio Basketball Hall up with teammate Jerry Lucas( #13). Head Coach Darrell Hedric. of Fame and Museum Belated congratulations to coach, Charlie Coles. The in 2006 with the desire to preserve Ohio Jim Downing on his induction featured speaker for the basketball history and honor the players, into the Ohio Basketball Hall evening was Thad Motta, coaches, and other contributors to Ohio’s of Fame! current Ohio State Head basketball legacy. Submitted by Rex Bevis Basketball Coach (and The initial class included the basketball stars mentioned above and also included team recognition. One of a handful of teams inducted in the 2006 Charter Class was the Middletown High School ’56 – ’58 Team, of which current Mariemont resident Jim Downing was a member. The “Middies” High School Team went undefeated for two years, including back-to-back State Championships in 1957 and 1958. My wife Sharon and I had the opportunity to travel to Columbus on May 21, 2011 with Jim and his wife Char to participate in the 6th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With over 600 people in attendance, the 2011 Class was introduced and inducted into the Hall of Fame. This year’s class included long- time Miami University basketball player and

P AGE 27 M ARIEMONT T OWN C RIER V ILLAGE 26th Annual Kiwanis Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday, September 11 from 11 am to 5 pm on Wooster Pike in the heart of beautiful, downtown Mariemont. This year’s Fair will feature over 75 exhibitors from across the Tri-State area, including many in our local community. Exhibitors will be showing a wide variety of original art and craft ideally suited for home and office décor, gifts and collections. Because of their unique nature, most items are not available anywhere else. The Annual Fall Art and Craft Fair is one of Kiwanis’ largest fundraisers for local scholarships. The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont exists to serve the youth of the Fairfax, Terrace Park and Mariemont communities, and each year raises close to $15,000 in scholarship money for graduating seniors of the Mariemont School District. In addition,

Kiwanis works closely with students in the surrounding communities to provide mentoring relationships and support local youth activities. For information about how you can become more involved in serving our youth, stop by the Kiwanis booth at the Fair or visit their Website at www.mariemontschools. org/kiwanis. The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont meets every Tuesday morning at 8 am at the Dale Park Junior High School in Mariemont. A continental breakfast is served at 7:30 am and meetings last one hour.

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